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Laundromat Diagrams

Architectural Studio Final – Dichotomy

Materiality and Assembly Final – Kerf Wood

The project was completed throughout a series of different iterations in which kerf cuts were applied to different types of woods to make them more flexible. The kerf cuts also created a perforated surface which made the wood visually appealing… Continue Reading →

Entry 9- Porcelanosa

Going to the Porcelanosa construction site was informative in terms of tectonics and the logistics that go in to actually having a site be constructed. It was really interesting to see the floor plans in the maintenance room and then… Continue Reading →

Entry 8- Barclays Center

As a Brooklyn native, I wasn’t too excited to see the Barclays center since it is a place I know all too well. However, listening to the SHoP architects talk about the materiality and assembly really interested me, particularly the part… Continue Reading →

Materiality & Assembly Midterm

  In my midterm critique, Nick and Nancy made mentioned that the plexi glass frame and connection is too limiting and final. However, the way I envisioned my wall facade being used was to make the bend wood be the main… Continue Reading →

Material Study

Material Exploration – Metal (Joints)

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Materials Category

1. Concrete- What interested me about concrete was the claim that cement is environmentally friendly because it doesn’t emit a lot of pollution in the transportation phase because a lot of concrete can be transported at once. However, the making… Continue Reading →

Materiality And Assembly Post #5

1. The Nolitan The Nolitan has to the one building that we have visited that blends such a high number of different materials in such a small space. As soon as you walk in through the front door, the viewer is… Continue Reading →

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