THE FAÇADE HAS THE HIGHEST POTENTIAL WHEN TRYING TO OPTIMIZE THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF A BUILDING. THE MAIN GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO... Show moreTHE FAÇADE HAS THE HIGHEST POTENTIAL WHEN TRYING TO OPTIMIZE THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF A BUILDING. THE MAIN GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO INVESTIGATE WHAT IS THE VALUE OF FACADE RETROFIT AND STUDY THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERFORMANCE, WEIGHT, EMBODIED ENERGY, ASSEMBLY EFFORT, COST AND POTENTIAL SAVINGS. 4 DIFFERENT FACADE SYSTEMS ARE ANALYZED AND COMPARED IN THE CONTEXT OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. ONE OF THE SYSTEMS IS CURRENTLY INSTALLED AND HAS BEEN RECENTLY RETROFITTED, WHILE THE OTHER THREE ARE DESIGN PROPOSALS WHICH FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS: PERFORMANCE AND DAYLIGHT, MINIMAL STRUCTURE AND ADAPTABILITY. Sponsorship: Sobek, Werner Show less
My thesis proposition is to design a center for yoga, meditation and spa. The idea is to engage architecture, hospitality and interior design... Show moreMy thesis proposition is to design a center for yoga, meditation and spa. The idea is to engage architecture, hospitality and interior design as a medium to create a space for an overall holistic experience. I am interested in the ethereal qualities in nature and their ability to tranquilize a person’s state of mind. Show less
This project explores an architecture of symbiosis between Dance Academy and host community as a critique of contemporary private property... Show moreThis project explores an architecture of symbiosis between Dance Academy and host community as a critique of contemporary private property development in a mature and gentrifying Chicago neighborhood. Show less
This project is a mixed-use high rise which will incorporate the program of the newly constructed high rise buildings of retail, hotel, and... Show moreThis project is a mixed-use high rise which will incorporate the program of the newly constructed high rise buildings of retail, hotel, and condominiums with the program of the existing Powerhouse Arts District, art gallery, auction house, art work spaces, and artist lofts. In order for this combination of program to occur and to retain developer interest in this high rise tower, relationships between the program were investigated. Typical “inefficient” or unleasable spaces in a traditional high rise were used as opportunities to incorporate these art district programs into the site. Artist lofts were design on the perimeter of the mechanical floors to take advantage of double height spaces as well as privacy. Art galleries, and an auction house was incorporated on the lower service level in order to take advantage of loading/unloading access. Art work spaces were designed around program which required column free spacing and a sunken art plaza was designed to add additional frontage to different retail and art programs located below grade. The design of both the high rise and its program intends to restore the deteriorating identity of the Powerhouse Arts District in Jersey City, NJ. Show less
This project is investigating the change in urban dwelling typologies when an impassable perimeter is placed around a city for future social... Show moreThis project is investigating the change in urban dwelling typologies when an impassable perimeter is placed around a city for future social and environmental reasons. I will work in two phases first establishing how the city might change and then designing a living unit which addresses the needs of those transplanted and fits into this new closed city. Show less
The old market is medical herbs and dried fish market. Those stores have started with street stalls from 1900. This market was one of the... Show moreThe old market is medical herbs and dried fish market. Those stores have started with street stalls from 1900. This market was one of the Busan's attractions. However, as department store, big mart and hotels comes around the market. It has lost its competitiveness And this place will be developed as tourist complex area. My goal is to redevelop its original role as market and provide public space for customers and tourist. Show less
This is the design of a medical tourism tower located in Seoul, Korea. It is a mixed-use high rise which includes three plastic surgery... Show moreThis is the design of a medical tourism tower located in Seoul, Korea. It is a mixed-use high rise which includes three plastic surgery hospitals along with a luxury hotel. Show less
This is the design of a medical tourism tower located in Seoul, Korea. It is a mixed-use high rise which includes three plastic surgery... Show moreThis is the design of a medical tourism tower located in Seoul, Korea. It is a mixed-use high rise which includes three plastic surgery hospitals along with a luxury hotel. Show less
This is the design of a medical tourism tower located in Seoul, Korea. It is a mixed-use high rise which includes three plastic surgery... Show moreThis is the design of a medical tourism tower located in Seoul, Korea. It is a mixed-use high rise which includes three plastic surgery hospitals along with a luxury hotel. Show less
This is the design of a medical tourism tower located in Seoul, Korea. It is a mixed-use high rise which includes three plastic surgery... Show moreThis is the design of a medical tourism tower located in Seoul, Korea. It is a mixed-use high rise which includes three plastic surgery hospitals along with a luxury hotel. Show less
This is the design of a medical tourism tower located in Seoul, Korea. It is a mixed-use high rise which includes three plastic surgery... Show moreThis is the design of a medical tourism tower located in Seoul, Korea. It is a mixed-use high rise which includes three plastic surgery hospitals along with a luxury hotel. Show less