This project aims to develop a new design strategy to redevelop the Pari yard and reclaim the adjacent Tamanduatei river by turning it into an... Show moreThis project aims to develop a new design strategy to redevelop the Pari yard and reclaim the adjacent Tamanduatei river by turning it into an operative landscape. A holistic system to harverst, clean and reuse the abundant summer rainfall was created in order to enable a highly sustainable urban redevelopment. Show less
This project is about creating a recreation and education center dedicated to the architectural attributes of Chicago. Redevelopment of the... Show moreThis project is about creating a recreation and education center dedicated to the architectural attributes of Chicago. Redevelopment of the Chicago Architecture Foundation is explored through the integration of local museums in order to enhance the knowledge of architecture and design for residents and visitors. Show less
"The Memory Step"� is a public library combined with a community center. The project is located in an urban area that has lost much of its... Show more"The Memory Step"� is a public library combined with a community center. The project is located in an urban area that has lost much of its character over time. Time has several important meanings that include tradition, history and discovery of unique characteristics - in other words, culture. Culture provides a city with a unique identity and as software, it provides city with diversity. Placing the project within this specific area will act as a catalyst to revitalize the cultural and social identity and regenerate the unique urban fabric. The project is based upon three principles : Identity, relationship, and Community. Show less
The project is a resource center for formally incarcerated people returning to civil society. Many transitional facilities are overrun with... Show moreThe project is a resource center for formally incarcerated people returning to civil society. Many transitional facilities are overrun with the great flux of people reentering society every year. Room for Growth project proposes to stabalize this group of people by offering another option of counseling centers, housing and work training facilities in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago. Show less
Fostering Synergy will create a community based support system by pairing young mothers outgrowing the foster care system with community... Show moreFostering Synergy will create a community based support system by pairing young mothers outgrowing the foster care system with community matriarchs in need of companionship. Each generation has social and physical needs that can be eased through the Fostering Synergy support system. Show less
Widespan design.Investigating the integration of windmills into longspan structure and investigating the axial forces of tension to span... Show moreWidespan design.Investigating the integration of windmills into longspan structure and investigating the axial forces of tension to span grater spans using virtual depth concepts with slender lightweight design. Show less
What if the school were more like a playground; a laboratory for exploration and discovery? What if the place itself actually inspired the... Show moreWhat if the school were more like a playground; a laboratory for exploration and discovery? What if the place itself actually inspired the students within it? My proposal for a new primary school in Chicago attempts to become such a place. With an emphasis on wellness and ecologically based practices the school becomes a teaching tool. Featuring a diverse range of flexible interior and exterior spaces, the building supports different learning environments. The school also encourages community involvement through shared resources and volunteer opportunities. The project becomes more than a school; an integral part of the neighborhood and place to experience learning. Show less
This project was done as a response to the thriving public performance community at the northern side of Grant park in Chicago, IL. As a... Show moreThis project was done as a response to the thriving public performance community at the northern side of Grant park in Chicago, IL. As a former resident of the South Loop a rift was readily perceived between the North and South ends of the park in both venues for entertainment as well as general amenities. This project looked to fill a void on the south end of the park to create both a more welcoming outdoor space for the public but also to create a performance venue that could help bring business and pedestrian traffic to the southern end of the loop. 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
to create a vertical community bound together by two key issues/requirements in Korean society: urban agriculture and mental health care to... Show moreto create a vertical community bound together by two key issues/requirements in Korean society: urban agriculture and mental health care to create a ‘vertical façade farm’ capable of producing 156 tons of vegetables (predominantly lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries) and 200 tons of fish per year to create a mental health sanctuary (or sanatorium) that provides short term (days), midterm (months) and long term (years) residence and care for people with mental health issues that may require physical operations and/or psychological care. to actively engage the mental health residents in aspects of the agricultural production to draw on research showing that engagement with plants/nature assists in mental healing. to create a large multi-purpose space at the ground floor of the building which will largely serve as a farmer’s market for sale of the agricultural produce and engagement between the community residents and the public to create a series of gardens/green spaces at height within the complex, as well as vertical green walls, for healing (residents and urban issues) to use the double-skin ‘façade farm’ for assisting in passive natural ventilation of internal spaces Show less
Widespan design.Investigating the integration of windmills into longspan structure and investigating the axial forces of tension to span... Show moreWidespan design.Investigating the integration of windmills into longspan structure and investigating the axial forces of tension to span grater spans using virtual depth concepts with slender lightweight design. Show less
The aim of this thesis is to revitalize suburban subdivisions not by destroying existing typology but by using the typical cookie cutter homes... Show moreThe aim of this thesis is to revitalize suburban subdivisions not by destroying existing typology but by using the typical cookie cutter homes as a basis for re-envisioning subdivisions. By creating key room components, existing homes can expand outward to provide additional rooms for current family members, for older generations moving back home and/or for additional rental spaces as a way to supplement income. The end result creates unique spaces and courtyards that places the resident much closer to nature. Show less
By creating affordable live-work environments and a cooperative production facility the project will reestablish the Bucktown neighborhood as... Show moreBy creating affordable live-work environments and a cooperative production facility the project will reestablish the Bucktown neighborhood as a strong and viable artist community in the city of Chicago. Show less
I want to make the senior center to allow the elderly to discover new places and new uses for them, to watch the activities of others between... Show moreI want to make the senior center to allow the elderly to discover new places and new uses for them, to watch the activities of others between social spaces that can promote interaction among users, and to exercise like care services itself along the dynamic circulations. I also make the massing of the building that act as a landmark to bring the excitement of the welfare center not just to the users but also to passersby for regenerating people and the context as well. Show less
Widespan design.Investigating the integration of windmills into longspan structure and investigating the axial forces of tension to span... Show moreWidespan design.Investigating the integration of windmills into longspan structure and investigating the axial forces of tension to span grater spans using virtual depth concepts with slender lightweight design. Show less
This project is high-rise building with wind turbine. Entire mass is applied optimal design through the CFD simulation.High level community... Show moreThis project is high-rise building with wind turbine. Entire mass is applied optimal design through the CFD simulation.High level community floors have a variety of space and ventilation to feel as base ground's activity. Show less
This project is about Renovation of Pritzker Park with refurbishing an underutilized urban pocket park, by adding a public community facility. ... Show moreThis project is about Renovation of Pritzker Park with refurbishing an underutilized urban pocket park, by adding a public community facility. Sponsorship: Denison, Dirk Show less