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04. Moira: Autograph Poshtel

14. 8’ Living Wall

18. T.E.S.A.

24. Practitioner Studies

26. Chico’s International

28. Dwellines

MOIRA: AUTOGRAPH POSHTELMOIRA: AUTOGRAPH POSHTELUniversity of Cincinnati // Cincinnati, OhioTeam members: Amanda Crane, Amy Stock, Halie Zulch

Asked to design a new branch for the Autograph Hotel line in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, a different approach to the boutique hotel was implemented for a unique audience. Catering to millenials between the ages of 23 and 35, Moira is a poshtel that draws on the experiences one gains from a hostel and pairs them with the luxury provided by a boutique hotel. Moira is named after the three fates in Greek mythology, playing on the idea that the people one encounters at this poshtel and the experiences had here are meant to be, for Moira is where fates are discovered.

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Hand rendered Penthouse Suite

Longitudinal & Transverse Sections

Drawn in AutoCAD

When designing the public spaces for Moira, we wanted to

focus on those that would foster social interaction amongst

guests, eventually deciding on a lobby, large restaurant/

venue space, a mezzanine bar, and a coffee lounge that is

located on the second floor overlooking the lobby. Clear

sight lines into all of the public spaces were made possible

through the use of open windows and several double height

rooms. A lively and fun atmosphere is created through the

use of various materials and pieces of art and furniture that

serve as both conversations starters and interactive spaces.

Drawn in AutoCAD

Modeled in Sketchup; Rendered by hand and Photoshop

Plan and elevations drawn in AutoCAD

Plan and elevations drawn in AutoCAD

8' LIVING WALL8' LIVING WALLUniversity of Cincinnati // Cincinnati, OhioTeam members: Luis Barreda, Brendan Carr, Kevin Kastle, Laura Kennedy, Maeve McCarthy, Tom Mahoney, & Halie Zulch

Using four sheets of birch plywood and 20 pine two-by-fours, teams of 10, designed and produced 60 identical units in order to form 3 or more different 8’ tall screen walls that could be constructed and torn down in a matter of minutes.

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T.E.S.A.T.E.S.A.

University of Cincinnati // Cincinnati, OhioTeam members: Abbie Gelfand & Steven Kempf

Summer 2014 studio asked to design a space using futuristic technology that would shift the world’s view of manufacturing towards a more positive light. After several weeks of research and visits to various manufacturing facilities, we realized the vast expanse and grasp that the manufacturing process has on the world; everyone is a part of the cycle. In order to bring this thought to light, we conceptualized T.E.S.A. - a traveling educational sky attraction - which is a flying vessel that travels to cities across the United States and takes citizens of these towns on a journey through the skies, surrounding architecture, and the process that makes it all possible.

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Grand Canyon Skywalk

Epcot China Glass bottom kayak Skybox at Sears Tower

Drawn in AutoCAD; Rendered in Photoshop

Longitudinal section

Floorplan

Madrid blue carpet

Brushed aluminum

Aluminum

Satin etched glass

Modeled in Rhino; Rendered with Vray and Photoshop

There are 3 phases to the TESA process overall. Phase 1

begins when a tent is placed in a centrally located area in a

city in order to draw people in. In the tent citizens draw their

favorite memory of their town on touchscreen interior walls. In

phase 2, they are taken into TESA where they fly around their

city and look into the ways in which manufacturing directly

effects them and their city by being enveloped by omnimax

screen walls and a glass floor and ceiling. In the final phase,

a wall is constructed in the same place where the tent first

touched down, with tiles that have etchings of the favorite

memories on them. TESA will be forever remembered.

PRACTITIONER STUDIESPRACTITIONER STUDIESRMIT University // Melbourne, Victoria

The first five weeks of the semester were spent looking at the work of five different practitioners in the field of architecture, in order to learn from and perhaps draw upon them in our own designs. Week 1 was spent looking at Vladimir Tatlin and his corner reliefs, asking us to create our own in order to connect 2 different planes in our studio. Week 2 was looking at Kurt Schwitters, creating a labyrinthine object after going into the streets of Melbourne and being inspired by the “underbelly”. Week 3 focused on the paintings of Le Corbusier by choosing one and separating out the layers of it. Week 4 examined the architectural drawing style of Eileen Gray and asked us to create our own set of drawings that represented different types of transport in that style. The final week looked at the architecture of ARM, a Melbourne-based firm, and to create an object that was inherently Melbourne. Each object was then paired with a collage.

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CHICO'S INTERNATIONALCHICO'S INTERNATIONALChico’s FAS // Fort Myers, Florida

The Chico’s brand has recently added a new concept to its repertoire since expanding into Canada and Mexico. The new international identity led to a revamping of materials and a fresh take on their iconic eclectic glamour. Jovena limestone, brass accents, and dark woods are amongst some of the updated finishes that make the stores sparkle. The following renderings are examples of their international concept as seen at Memorial City Mall in Houston, Texas and West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada.

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West Edmonton Mall; Drawn in AutoCAD and rendered with Photoshop

Memorial City Mall ; modeled in Sketchup and rendered with Podium and Photoshop

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ain’t nobody dope as me, I’m dressed so fresh so clean

---Outkast

DWELLINESDWELLINESPersonal

I have always believed that there are two things that truly bring people together - the home and music, and this project combines the two. Hip hop music is something that is very close to me, it is something I can talk about with a lot of people and the mutual love that myself and others share for the genre has helped to strengthen several of my relationships. For Dwellines, classic lyrics from songs that are held close to my heart are paired with images of classic rooms in a home, thus bringing the lines to life.

Created in Adobe Illustrator

So Fresh, So Clean by Outkast

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hot n’ fresh out tha kitchen

--- R. Kelly

Just hold on, we’re going home --- Drake

I gotta leave, I wish I could stay, but I’ll be home for the holidays --- J. Cole

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Ignition (remix) by R. Kelly Hold On, We’re Goin’ Home by Drake Home For the Holidays by J. Cole

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