Richard Lucero 3A-4A Portfolio

YEK/PORT
Architecture/Photography/Design/Building
YR 2010 - 2012
May 2012
Insistent Compulsive Queer
R15

Yek/Port
Richard Lucero
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R15

YEK/PORT
Architecture/Photography/Design/Building
YR 2010 - 2012
May 2012
Insistent Compulsive Queer
R 15
Yek.3

Pr /Statement
4a
P1
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Art and science of building
Formation or construction
resulting from a conscience act.
Creating structure that is
appealing and performative.
Using methods that are
derivative of a life time of
knowledge and experience.
Pragmatic development at a
component level to produce a
cohesive unforeseen whole.
Designing from a pragmatic
logical start to create intelligent
solutions for specific programs/
problems/ structures. Working
and attacking the design
problem in similar manner so
that the aggregation/ assembly
of components work together
to create a cohesive design
solution that is comprehensive.
Architecture should effect
and affect its inhabitants and
on lookers. It should attempt
to better the world through
the built environment and be
available to everyone. It should
never only be superficial and
post rationalized. It should
never be faked in order to
misrepresent its actually
potential or lack there of.
Architecture is in the
details as its the details
that are at a human scale
and its human interaction
with the built environment
that makes architecture.
/Museo Soumaya Adjacent + Raymundo
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4a
/Table of Contents Pr
Contents
4 P1
Statement
Art of building defined
6 01
Planet Fight Club
Film stills to planet to film
8 03
Hearst Tower
Sustainable systems analysis
9 05
Farmers
Film stills to planet to film
10 07
Island of the Misanthropic
Alternative living test bed for new
urban city typology
22 19
Prada + Lomas
Tectonic expression
24 23
Hoover Schemes
Initial concepts
26 25
Speedway Foodie
Residential block + gastro pub
train bridge
34 27
Half Truss Table
Mode stand + cool table
36 35
SCI-Arc Grad Pavilion
Fabrication + documentation
40 37
JWRH
Installation proposal
42 39
Union Station Master Plan
Initial schemes + models/ drawings
46 41
Sky City Transit Master Plan
Skyways and vertical streets
Union Station master plan
60 43
M 2 CBWD
Sustainable living
62 45
Mat Lab 2.0
COB + OWF + mock up + testing
70 57
FReD
Solar Decathlon scheme
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Vs
/Planet Fight Club
3a
Planet Fight Club
Film Stills Transformed.
Using Rhino to map images, textures and displacement maps
to create an abstraction of a planetary mass.
01
/Rhino V-Ray Render of Planet Fight Club
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3a
/Planet Fight Club Vs
The Observer
Model Prep (1)
3D Prints are rarely printed at
SCI-Arc and left usually as a
modernist white object.. Taking this
opportunity to give the painted
object additional texture and
elements through the use of color.
The Observer
Physical Model
Planetary mass base powder
print painted and featured in a
short film. The model started in
Rhino and utilized Grasshopper
to create texture on various
surfaces. This was then exported
to Maya to print and animate.
/Model Prep (1)
/Opening Sequence
/Sunrise
The Observer
Internal Physical + Animation (2)
Continuing the use of color was adapted and pushed further by using a film as a visual
collage of intense color and textures through motion. Using this to effectively paint the
interior of the model through projection on to the unfinished white interior surface.
/Internal Physical + Animation
/Abstract End Sequence (2)
/Physical Model Photos
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Ap /Hearst Tower
3a
Hearst Tower
03
Sustainable Systems Analysis
First tower to receive LEED Gold
Certification for “Core and Shell and
Interiors” in New York City
- Foreign Materials

3a
/Farmers Ct
Farmers
05
Urban Systems Research Paper
Farmers Markets in California would
have seemed to be a “peace, love
and hippies” – Shannon Reid sort of
endeavor but it becomes apparent
how arduous the task can be in starting
one and even participating in one.
Certification is done by the state
and enforced by management
organizations that are mostly nonprofits.
The largest non-profit seem
to fall under the for profit category
considering past and present incidents.
At the core of the farmers market is
the local farmer selling directly to
consumers and this has been a part of
California since 1977. More recently
the popularity of these markets
is the result of an economy that is
looking for quality and affordability.
Organizations like SEE-LA that help
move this thinking forward with
their markets and new cooking
course. Better food, health, and
overall quality of life. For most of the
organizers there isn’t much profit
after permitting, insurance and rent.
Management and city only receive a
small percentage of producers profit.
Resulting from the surge of customers,
organizations like Raw Inspiration set
up farmer markets whenever possible
in places like Glendale’s Americana;
traditional bottom up to top down
business strategy. Authenticity
comes at the price of the producers
that have to pay more for these
more desirable new hip venues.
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St /Island of the Misanthropic
3a
Island of the Misanthropic
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A test bed for alternative living solutions for a new urban city
typology. Proposing typical residential densities on a third of
the land leaving the rest of grade as open space and the lower
level as a public park.
The Island of the Misanthropic is a community
that is centered on a central Greenhouse Coop. A
resident of this island in the desert will be required
to work a minimum set of hours during the day
(additional hours reduce rent) to maintain the co-op
greenhouse. In return the resident will be rationed
a portion of the harvested goods that will meet
average nutrition requirements for an average
individual.
The residences will be highly efficient and
comfortable with views looking out and away from
the island as well as an entry from the inner green
house atrium. Each resident will have their own
private green space to produce herbs or other plant
varieties. The resident is not obligated to stay with-in
the walls of the island and is encouraged to explore
other exploits. Affordable comfortable housing
and guaranteed proper nutritious meals will enable
individuals to have a successful less stressful life
outside of the island on a daily basis. Encouraging
their other pursuits within the city will produce
productive members of both societies. It is through
caring for the green house that a sense of place,
pride and community can be established.
Affordable housing and proper nutrition will
only help ease the stress of living an inhospitable
and competitive environment. It is through living
in this environment and the associated Island
culture that a new paradigm will emerge, where
efficient living develops into the realization
that the need for excess is not necessary for
happiness, and that material obsession and
drive can be replaced with a fulfillment that
comes from the interpersonal relationships
developed within and outside the community.
/Site
/Town Home Development
/Low Density Housing
/Resort Style Development
/Miscellaneous Small Tract Developments
/High Density Tract Houses
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3a
/Island of the Misanthropic St
Misanthropic Structure
The basic structural system in use
is a modified 3-pin arc truss. The
primary structure (1) is constructed
with a modified wide flange with
a rectangular tube welded to
the outside. This acts as a rail to
bolt various components. Primary
structure has a hinge at its base and is
held in place by a solid steel pin (2).
Primary structure connects to a
vertical vierendeel concrete truss (3).
These are precast much like a large
CMU and stacked. Their primary
purpose is to act as an anchor to
prevent the primary structure from
moving on their pin connections,
The concrete vierendeel trusses
carry the residential units (4). The
residential units are supported on
a steel framed carriage (5) that
also acts as a cross brace for the
vierendeel trusses.
All components are bolted/ pin
together for ease of assembly.
The primary and secondary
structures are spanned by large
rectangular wide flange steel trusses.
These trusses range from a couple
feet deep at the lowest level to 1-2
stories deep at occupied levels in the
middle (6). A simplified arc truss at
the top (7) supports a circular welded
tube frame for the PV film glazing (8).
Another simple steel frame and rails
support standard frit glazing (9).
Girders (10) that span between
trusses are square steel tubes that get
deeper toward the center reaching
approximately 3’ to span 45’. They’re
minimum depth is 1’ and are 14’
spaced on center. Flat vertical steel is
used to support an expanded
metal floor.
Glazing is split between standard
low-e frit glazing and a PV film
glazing. Standard glazing is mounted
on steel frames that run up and over
the structure. Each rail is connected to a
bracket that connects the glazing system
to the a tertiary truss system that is
attached to the primary structure. (2)
The system as a whole brings loads
from glazing to a tertiary structural
system that then transfers their load
to the primary structure to either grow
surfaces trusses or foundation. All
(8) (9)
(1)
(10)
(6)
structural members are tied together in
various manners to each other which in
turn provides the structure’s stiffness
Growing surface is an aeroponic
tray system that sits between floor
support structure. All the weight is
transferred to floor and in turn to the
Trusses. From here both to primary
and secondary structures then to
the ground via the foundations.
(7)
(4)
(5)
(3)
/Detail Transverse Section Drawing + Rendering
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St /Island of the Misanthropic
3a
A
Typical Floor Plan
Typical plan displays units
in relationship to the
growing surface as well
as the below grade park
and its features. Floors are
expanded metal to allow air
and light into lower levels.
+0’-0”
+ 22’-0”
+ 0’-0”
+ 22’-0” + 22’-0”
+ 0’-0”
+ 22’-0” + 22’-0”
+ 22’-0”
+ 0’-0”
+ 0’-0”
B
+ 0’-0”
+ 22’-0”
+ 11’-0”
+ 11’-0”
+ 11’-0”
A
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+ 11’-0”

3a
/Island of the Misanthropic St
+ 22’-0”
+0’-0”
+22’-0”
STAIR G
CATWALK
+22’-0”
+ 22’-0”
B
LIVING
C
KITCHEN
MUSIC RM
PATIO
LIFT G
BATHROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
KITCHEN
+22’-0”
+0’-0”
UNIT TYPE/ PLANS
FLOOR PLAN - TYPICAL UNITS
SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”
+18’-0”
E - ENTRANCE
UL - UPPER LEVEL
UL
PA
LL - LOWER LEVEL
PA - PATIO
TYPE 2
E
E
E
UL
PA
LL
UL
TYPE1 TYPE 3
LL
PA
LL
PA
+ 22’-0”
/Unit Plans
Unit Plans
Plans of typical unit configurations.
Units in direct relationship to
catwalk circulation, lift, stairs
and growing surfaces.
Unit Diagram
Unit program organization as
well as the various types and how
they interlock with one another.
Crop Diagram
Floor allocations for
typical crops to be grown.
C
BR
BR
BR
BR
SP SP SP
SP SP
BB BB BB
SB SB SB SB SB
BB - BLUE BERRIES
BR - BROWN RICE
SB - SOY BEANS
SP - SWEET POTATOS
/Typical Floor Plan
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St /Island of the Misanthropic
3a
Exterior Night
North side of the project. Rendered
in Mental Ray with minimal
photo manipulation. The yellow
tint glazing is the same PV film
glazing. The blue glass is standard
4’x 8’ low-e glazing with frit. The
glowing protrusions are vents for
the below grade parking as well
as exterior lighting for a park on
the north side of the structure
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3a
/Island of the Misanthropic ST
/North Facade Night Rendering + Hobbes Ein Socks
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St /Island of the Misanthropic
3a
Preliminary Animation
Initial thought was to go through each floor
to allow both exterior and interior views.
Problem was a limited viewing angle. Wider
lenses caused too much distortion and
transitions from floor to floor were awkward.
This first pass was also made to look drawn and
impressionist. This was changed for clarity.
/Evaporative Cooling Pond
/Aeroponic Growing Surface
/Unit Interior Bedroom + Study
/Unit Interior Kitchen + Wine Bottle
/Unit Interior Bath + Practice Space
Even though the it was decided to not cut through
the floors there was still a quality to experiencing
the spaces in this way that still held something quite
unique and fascinating. It was also reminiscent
of the movie Fight Club’s Opening Sequence.
/Unit carriage _ Roof Glazing and Support
/Exterior Glazing + PV Glazing
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3a
/Island of the Misanthropic St
/Parking Area + Evaporative Cooling Pond
/First Level Open Grate
/First Unit Level
Overly saturated and lens flares abound the finished
result was better then anticipated. Only issue was
the animation of the fish and vehicles weren’t
working correctly as they did in the test animation.
/Unit Bedroom + Practice Space
/Unit Kitchen + Living Area
Final Animation
Camera was moved adjacent to the units at a
distance to enable views of the unit interiors as
well as the rest of the structure. Nighttime was
chosen to give a better idea of the project with
lighting and it made for more dynamic images.
/Unit Bedroom + Exterior Patio
/Exterior Glazing + Adjacent Housing Tracts
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St /Island of the Misanthropic
3a
Labor of love and would not been
possible to produce without the
diligent shared modeling and
coordination with my partner. The
arduous task of cleaning up vector
layers was quite the ordeal and
figuring out the amount of peel and
steps took a few iterations before
coordinating line weights and labels.
Under grad Director of SCI-Arc. John
Enright, stated “Every student at some
point while here I would hope be
able to produce such a drawing.”
D
E
A
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3a
/Island of the Misanthropic St
Axonometric
Peeling away the various systems
that make up the enclosure
and structural systems.
M
L
K
J
I
H
G
F
/Axonometric
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Ap /Island of the Misanthropic 4a
PV Film Glazing
Articulated Frame
Frame Supports
1
A 13.0
2
A 13.1
Frit Low-E Glazing
Glazing Frame
Glazing Mount
Glazing Support Frame
Glazing Gutter
Support Frame Mount
1
1
1
A 10.1 A 10.2
A 10.3
Catwalk
Hand Rail
Expanded Metal
Primary Surface Truss
Unit Connector
Unit Frame
Unit Platform
Unit Glazing
Unit Cabinate/ HVAC
ADA + Chunk
ADA was already
consider so only
documentation needed
to be produced for
compliance. The
Chunk shows all the
building components
and relevant details.
2
A 15.1
Griders
Stringers
Floor Truss
Aeroponic Feed
Aeroponic Plants
Aeroponic Fabric
Aeroponic Tray
Aeroponic Drain
1
A 15.3
1
HVAC
Aeroponics
Support Column
Exterior Park Seating
Exhaust Fan Housing
Exhaust Fan
Retaining Wall
Parking Surface
A 15.1
Lift Connector
Lift Cab
Lift Platform
Lift Rails
Glazing Rain Gutter
Pond / Water Basin
2
A 14.3
Over Flow
Water Storage
1
A 14.3
Irrigation Feed
The chunk took many iterations in order to decide how it should
be represented. This result is a composite of the many different
portions of the entire structure exposing the various systems.
Central Primary Concrete Structure + Foundation
Exterior Primary Steel Structure + Foundation
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4a /Island of the Misanthropic AP
1-1/2"
Silicon Seal
Steel Cap
Wood Cabinet
3"
8"
1'-5"
Ø1-1/2"
2
Laminated Glass
Argon Cavity
Silicon
Argon Seal
Extruded Aluminum Frame
A 10.2
1'-0"
1'-2"
1/2"
Steel Tube
Steel Plate Welded
Laminated Point Supported Glass
Recatngular Tapered Steel Post Welded
Treaded Rod
Nut
Washer
Rubber Gasket
3'-2"
0"
3"
3"
Rectangular Steel Tube
Welded Glass Support
Rubber Grommit
Glass Support Screw Cap
3'-3"
9"
0"
7"
/Cabinet Mounting Details
3'-6"
6"
3'-0"
1'-8"
Details
4"
Steel Base Plate
Bolt
Washer
Nut
Top Truss Cord Wide Flange
11"
3"
5"
4"
6"
11"
4"
1'-2"
4"
1'-3"
Details were developed for the
unit cabinets. They are hung on
custom laminated glass using a
custom cuff developed to support
the cabinets as well as allowing
utilities through the glass without
compromising insulation.
The Guard/ Handrail was also
developed and designed to be
very minimal and transparent.
4"
Moment Reinforcement Plate
Primary Truss Chrod Wide Flange
Bolts
Washer
Nut
Steel Plate Footing
Teflon Coated Plate Welded
1"
3"
2'-1"
3
A 10.2
1'-1"
8"
The entire building as a result of its
sheer scale needed to be divided
into four separated buildings as far
as structure is concerned. Hence
the need to develop a movement
joint so that adjacent members are
not physically connected welded
or bolted but sit on a support so
that the two buildings can move
independent of one another.
Teflon Coated Steel Plate
Moment Framing
Wide Flange Floor Girder
Floor Joist Steel Tube
Steel Rib
Expanded Metal
/Guard/ Handrail + Moment Detail
1"
1 Upper + Lower Cabinet Detail
A102 S l 1" 3"
3
A 10.2
/Upper + Lower Cabinet Section Detail
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Ap /Prada + Lomas
3b
Prada + Lomas
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Prada Structural Components + Lomas Geometry
Diagrid structure of Prada Tokyo flagship store was
used as the framework. Expanded with a series of joint
connectors that utilized the hyperbolic geometric. This
enabled the ruled surface to develop and manipulated
a surface with varied thickness and apertures.
Tectonics Drawing
Showing components and
assemblage including a
section through the developed
joint used to secure aperture
system to the structure.
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3b
/Prada + Lomas Ap
/Component Parts to Whole Assembly
/Finished Installed Exhibited Model
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St /Hoover Schemes
3b
Hoover Schemes
Embracing parking by making it the
departure point
A central hydraulic lift, habitable
parking garage, elevated tree
houses were initial
schemes for
23
developing a project based on a
need for parking cars and embracing
this rather then burying it.
The central hydraulic lift enables the
structural footprint of the building to
be fairly minimal. Central circulation
and organization. The primary problem
would be multiple cars leaving which
could be remedied by having multiple
platforms using one hydraulic piston.
Hoover Scheme Models
A central hydraulic lift
schemes were favored but
development took another
direction for various factors.
/Center Lift
/Center Lift
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VIEW TO DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
3b
/Hoover Schemes St
Another viable scheme with
great potential except for the
complexity of the organization
and structure. This was decided
against because of complexity
but one can argue that complexity
is only in aggregation of the
simplistic components and not
in the actual organization which
is very linear and layered.
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
CENTRAL LIFT AND FLANKING EGRESS
STEEL TRUSS PATIOS
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPIABLE WINDOW BOXES
EXPANDED METAL CATWALK
A LIGHT AND PORUS STRUCTURE THAT NAVIGATES BETWEEN BRUTALISM AND MODERNISM
VIEW TO HOLLYWOOD SIGN
VIEW TO SANTA MONICA MTNS
BRUTALIST GREEN/ ROCK WALK
USING VISUAL CONNECTS TO ORDER THE WALK
LOBBY OFFICES AND MISC PROG DISTRUBUTED THROUGHOUT
VIEW TO EXPOSITION PARK
Crazy Scheme
VIEW TO LAX
MODERNIST WHITE STRAWBOARD ENVELOPE
CONNECTS UNDERNEATH BRUSTALISM AND TOWERS BETWEN
A Zaha Hadid museum inspired
residence. Using angular forms to
develop the units and the structure
as various tonic expressions of
material with pragmatic functions.
Units are nested within a green
channel which have catwalks
linking various levels and
cantilevered truss patios. The
whole structure floats above the
ground plane touching down
only at three points; the lift in
the center and at each end.
CONCRETE + STEEL FLOOR SLAB
STAGGERED FLOORS AND MULTIPLE STORY UNITS CONCENTRATE MASS
TERRACED BURM + HOBBIT GASTRO PUB
PUBS + KITCHEN + STAGE = DAILY USE AND ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNITY INTERACTION
ONE WAY DOUBLE LOADED UNDERGROUND PARKING
EFFICIENT UNI DIRECTIONAL + MECHANICS AND ELECTRICAL
/Program Diagram
/Plans
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St /Speedway Foodie
3b
25
Speedway Foodie
Elevated green walk with suspended
residential units within a train bridge
structure stemming from a gastro pub.
Primary objective of the project
was to create use of the site that
would benefit the local community
and neighborhood. Creating a new
typology with a minimal footprint that
can produce a new mix use building
type. This could be deployed in
similar freeway adjacent parcels.
Primary strategy was to use a steel
truss structure to elevate residences
off the ground to leave the quietest
portion of the site for communal uses.
Hence, the public and communal
program is located here. The focal
point is a gastro pub that opens to
ground level for overflow. Full bar and
kitchen with event space and stage
to accommodate any local need from
community meetings to local shows.
Structure is a simple open truss system
that extends and wraps around its self to
produce greater area to accommodate
residences while creating a green walk
that opens to the public and residences
alike. Being the tallest structure in the
immediate area allows for panoramic
views of Downtown and Hollywood Hills.
Residential units are split level and sit
at various heights within the structure.
Units are accessed from both within
the truss and the roof level of the truss.
Constructed of steel rings, Insulated
with an extruded translucent insulation
and clad with a resin sheet. Internal
dividers and panels are translucent as
well so that the units glow with light at
night and have plenty of day lighting.
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3b
/Speedway Foodie St
Unit Organization
Simple one side circulation and
entry. This enables the versatility
in placement within the structure
as well as various floor heights
1 br.
/1 Bedroom 834 sqft
/Studio 668 sqft
/3 Bedroom 1216 sqft
3 br.
/2
Bedroom 1051 sqft
/Unit Floor Plans
Parking Layout
The underground parking solution
meets all requirements as far as
capacity, ADA, Turning radius, ramp
slope, egress while still allowing
two access points for stairs and lifts.
Maintenance and trash facilities
are located underground as well.
/Underground Parking Level
/Information + Site Board
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St /Speedway Foodie
3b
/+5’
Plans + Weird Section
Plans are cut as various heights
in order to best describe the
ramping surface that with in
the tube steel truss structure.
/-5’
The section was cut “weird”
in order to show all the major
components. This was also
done to show the various
conditions of the project by
peeling away components.
/Weird Section
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2 br.
2 br.
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3b
/Speedway Foodie St
/-25’
/+35’
/+45’

St /Speedway Foodie
3b
Unit Plan + Wall Section
Enlarged unit plan describing the
organization at a larger scale as
well as how the unit interfaces
with the structure. The Enlarge
wall section shows the material
and construction methods used.
01 - Roof Green Space
02 - Private Garden Space
01 - Roof Green Space
02 - Private Garden Space
03 - Public Walk
04 03 - Bar - Public Roof Terrace Walk
05 - Bar Exterior Patio
06 - Entry Road
07 - Clean
08 - Sleep
09 06 - Book - Entry Reading Road Seat
107 - Dress - Clean
11 - Store
12 08 - Enter - Sleep
13 - Cook + Eat
14 - Live
15 10 - Lobby - Dress
16 - Grassy Knoll
11 - Store
- Decking
12 - Grass - Enter
- Wood Flooring
13 - Cook + Eat
- Pavers
- Insulation
04 - Bar Roof Terrace
05 - Bar Exterior Patio
09 - Book Reading Seat
14 - Live
15 - Lobby
16 - Grassy Knoll
- Decking
- Grass
- Wood Flooring
- Pavers
- Insulation
06
+1
Meditate
Store
Sleep
Read
Dress
Watch/
Converse
Eat
Lounge
B
Clean
Store
Climb
Store
Cook
/1 Bedroom Unit Plan + Layout
Insulation
Pillow
03
Translucent
Divider
Created and envisioned so that
the overall figure would be filled
with and emit light.
Translucent
enclosure, insulation, dividers
would produce the
desired effect.
01
/1 Bedroom Unit Perspective
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A
15
3b
/Speedway Foodie St
+28
+24
07
+35
08
12
+25
05
+19
+28
10
+1
09
11
14
16
+5
13
B
02
A
04
+13
+27
Plan Detail
/Plan Detail
Scale: 1/2" = 1'-0"
/Wall
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Detail
Wall Detail
Scale: 1" = 1'-0"

St /Speedway Foodie
3b
Unit Structure
Four partial units and one complete
unit was construction for the
structural model. These consisted
of the primary bent wide flange
structure as well as the secondary
wood framing members, sub
floor and cantilevered stairs.
/Interior Perspective
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3b
/Speedway Foodie St
Completed Structure Model
Assembled structure model with
units in place and the model
mounted on a cantilevered
base and the wall.
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Cn /Half Truss Table
3b
/Finished Table in Metal Shop
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3b
/Half Truss Table Cn
/First Perspective
/Second Perspective
/Corner Condition
/Site Mounting Pin
28'-3"
38'-11 15/16"
G
Half Truss Table
Welded steel model base
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A
35'-3 7/8"
B
25'-6"
24'-0"
H
C
33'-6"
32'-0"
E
36'-6 3/4"
F
Great effort was made in trying to
create a model base that reflected
an aspect of the project. Hence,
a truss derived configuration that
takes the structure of a truss and
splits it. What looks very unstable
is actually quite stable as a direct
result of the construction welds.
41'-4 11/16"
28'-3"
D
/Construction Drawing
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Cn /SCI-Arc Grad Pavilion
Su
35
SCI-Arc Grad Pavilion
Steel Fabrication + Rope Knitting
Rope Installation and Documentation
for Oyler Wu Collaborative
(Adj. Photos Courtesy of Dwayne Oyler)
Participated in modeling, building,
steel fabrication, rope knitting,
planning, installation, welding, and
process documentation via photo
and video. Project was fabricated
over the course of two months.
The finished pavilion housed the
graduation ceremony for SCI-Arc.
/Footing + Rope Tie Off
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Su
/SCI-Arc Grad Pavilion Cn
/Stage
/SCI-Arc Graduation
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Cn /SCI-Arc Grad Pavilion
Su
/Foundation cage Drawing
/Rebar Bending Rod
/Rebar Cutting
/Cut + Bent Rebar
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Su
/SCI-Arc Grad Pavilion Cn
/Rebar Welding
Foundation Cage
Foundation cage fabrication
consisted of creating a bending
jig for the rebar as well as
assembly and welding of the
cages within a high tolerance.
/Finished Cage
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Ap /JWRH
4a
The Maya modeled volume was
printed to scale and mounted on
1/4” steel plate, the same as the
proposal. This volume was used to
trim the construction to give it the
desired form and spatial qualities.
/Model Front + Scale Figure
JWRH
Julienned White Rabbit Heart
37
Developing a figure that stems from
3 points to one off center to 4 point
to support a load was the primary
problem. The second part to the
problem was doing this with 1/4”
plate steel. As a design problem
the initial approach was to design a
volume that would hit the required
points and create an interior space
with certain effects like hunching
under and being able to see up
and through the structure.
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/JWRH Ap
/Render in SCI-Arc North Gallery
Final design renderings of the
proposed steel plate structure. It
would be placed within
SCI-Arc and support a weight
of approximately 4 000 lbs.
/Interior Render in SCI-Arc North Gallery
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St /Union Station
4a
Union Station
39
Master plan for new developments
The studio design problem is the
addition of three million sqft in mix
use residence programing added
to the existing Union Station site.
There is also the addition of tracks
and a high speed rail station.
The second challenge in addition to the
program is the goal of maintaining as
much of the existing without disruption.
In addition to the above there is the
larger question of transit and Union
Stations role in the larger picture of
the Los Angeles transit system.
(1)
(6)
(2)
(5)
(3)
(4)
/Split
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/Union Station St
(1)
(6)
(2)
(5)
An important part of the
architectural practice should
be models and drawings done
manually/ physically. The aesthetic
quality and invaluable development
of the process is invaluable.
(4)
(3)
/Joint
Split vs Joint Drop Off
First scheme splits bus departures and vehicular drop off/ pick up. Bus
Departures (6) come off of Caesar Chavez Tunnel (1)and leave the same
way. Other vehicle traffic drop off (5) comes from Vignes (2)and the freeway
(3) and leave either back on the freeway or exit onto Alameda (4).
The other scheme uses the Chavez tunnel as entry and
departure for all vehicle types but still keeps a drop off
area (5) adjacent to the freeway and separate.
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St /Union Station
4a
Circulation Paths
Model exhibiting various transit,
pedestrian and vehicular access routes.
/Circulation Model of Transit Modes
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/Union Station St
Suspended Program
Distribution of program in suspended volumes
clears the track level and enables new
program not to interfere with existing. This also
allows all the program to be relatively dense
making the distance to and from various tracks
and transportation quicker. The eight program
volumes are hung and/ or cantilevered
from six structural circulation cores. This
system relies heavily on the volumes being
counter balanced with one another.
Multi Level Platforms
One solution for adding more tracks and
increase pedestrian flows is to separate tracks
to various levels and use the levels to separate
pedestrian traffic. In this way you can allow
unidirectional flows in and out of trains, which
has in and of itself greater efficiencies. Moving
tracks vertically also allows larger wider
platforms to accommodate more people.
/Multi Level Platform Model
/Suspended Program Model
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St /Sky City Transit
4a
Sky City Transit
41
Encouraging public/ shared transit through
elevated means.
Los Angeles is a city that has been
developed over the past century
around the personal automobile.
In the beginning it was based on
rail car stations. The first freeway
was a converted bike way from Los
Angeles to Pasadena
C
D
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C
E
Wilshire / Western Station
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Vermont / Beverly Station
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X Y
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Wilshire / Vermont Station
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G
M N O
1 2
The City for a brief moment was
organized and developed around
Public transit and non motorized
forms of transit. Allowing the
majority to navigate a decentralized
city. A new network typology
and infrastructure is required
to transition the transit back to
Public and non motorized forms
of transport. Functions at the
various levels of incoming transit.
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Wilshire / Normandie Station
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14
16
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6
7
8 9
12
11 13
18
19
Westlake / MacArthur Park Station
Union Station will be the start
and Major hub of this new Transit
Network Typology. This new
network forms that of an elevated
bike/ walk way will encouragement
motorized forms of transport and
free streets of cars to enable the
transition to dedicated lanes for
public and shared transit. At the
hub is an network of structures used
to elevated program structures.
/Vicinity Transit Map
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/Sky City Transit St
R
Chinatown Station
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W
X
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Vicinity Transit Map
M
L
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Initial research drawing on
the existing transit systems
and conditions. Indicating
major lines and stops.
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A
Civic Center Station
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N
S
Pershing Square Station
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W
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P
Little Tokyo Station
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R
Bus Stop
Metro Station
Gold Line
Red Line
Purple Line
High Speed Rail
Freeway
Bike Route
Rapid Transit Line
Vicinity / Transit
1000 2000
5000
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St /Sky City Transit
4a
Union Station Context
The proposed structure sitting within the existing context of the
surrounding area and Union Station. Sited just above the tracks.
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/Sky City Transit St
/Isometric of Union Station Proposal
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Program
St /Sky City Transit
4a
Translucent Canopy
Kiosk
Elevated Train
Structure
Sky Light/ Ventilation
High Speed Rail
4 Platform Levels and 4
Tracks. Long Wide with Uni-
Directional Circulation to
help with crowds
Program Articulation
Similar to before but articulated
in a similar way to one another
so that it all reads as the same
language. This is done to create
a more cohesive environment.
Stairs/ Escalator
Parking Structure
Balcony
Support Column
Open Courtyard
Residences
Cutting at the exterior to create
private and public balconies.
internal open court yards allow
ramp circulation access. Partial
suspended and column
supported.
Placed adjacent to East Portal
entrance and freeway this would
be the major entrance for
pedestrian vehicles through
Vignes or 101 Freeway. 11 story
primary structure for long term
and temporary parking. extens at
grade under existing tracks to
create vehical drop-off that
connects to both Cores and
existing track tunnel. This level
also exits to Alameda and 101
Freeway
Structure
Primary Parking
Grade Level Vehicle Drop-Off
Employee Parking
Ramp Opening
Void for Core
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/Sky City Transit St
Retail
Open Program
Ramp Circulation
Exterior Store Front
Green Walk
Slabs use flowing
Multi Level Planes to Create
an Exterior Terrain that Allows
Exterior Park Like Store Fronts
Exterior Circulation/ Open Program
Kiosk
Pedestrian Walk
Stair
Truss
Bike Path
1:15 Ramps are used to
traverse program and other
cicrculation, bridging between
via truss structure and
suspension cables. Lower level
are uni directional bike paths
and above is open pedestrian
walk with open program spaces
and space allocation for kiosks.
Major Connectors have two
pedestrian levels
Office
Offices
Using Channels to cut through the
floors allow a narrow office space
fo better light and natural
ventilation while also creating
exterior spaces for Eating/
Smoking.
Exterior Open Program
Exterior Courtyard
Large Private Office Suites
Primary Navigation Levels
Support Structure
Open Program/ Planted Area
Flat Circulation
Used to traverse the site from
east to west. 3 sets exist, one
coming from Metro HQ, the
second from East Portal and the
third from the Parking Structure.
is open program which can be
planted allow for kiosk. Lower
levels are used to navigated
laterially between platorms and
types of transport.
Performace Area
Entertainment
Maximizing floor area and ceiling
height to create large open
volumes with mezzanine/ balcony
areas to acomodate various types
of events.
Mezzanine
Exterior Patio/
Open Program
Concrete Structure
Lift
Ramp
Kiosk
Courtyard/ Attrium
Stairs
Structural Core
Primary Structural Support for
programatic spaces as well as
Ramp Circulation. Support via
Suppension or Catalevers. A
double walled ribben like tube
carriers all load to the ground
keeping the track level mostly
open as well as connecting
various levels and program
through out. Ramps in opposing
directions are 1:15 with at
minimum 2 lifts at most 4 lifts.
stairs run from below to top
levels. Ment to create a vertical
pedestrian walk.
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St /Sky City Transit
4a
Plans
Plans at various levels
representing the over all site,
track levels and tunnel levels.
Caesar Chavez Tunnel
Existing Apartments
Existing Apartments
Metro HQ
Metro HQ Parking
Bus Drop Off
Union Station
East Portal
Union Station
Existing Train Tunnel
East Portal
East Portal Parking
Amtrak Maintenance
Bus Roundabout
First 5
Personal Vehicle
Drop Off / Pick up
New
Parking
Structure
Metro District Water
El Monte Bus Way
/Site Plan
/Plan at Existing Tunnel Level
El Monte Bus Way
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/Sky City Transit St
Plan at Height
Plan cutting through the upper floor of program. Color volumes are
program. Five of seven residential block are cut through and exhibits
the roof condition of the other two. Also shown is an office and
entertainment theatre with a balcony condition . Retail is also shown cut.
Residential Block
Existing Apartments
Metro HQ
Metro HQ
Theatre
Ramp
High Speed Rail
Canopy
Union Station
Existing Tracks
East Portal
Residential
Block
East Portal
Amtrak Maintenance
Bus Roundabout
Retail
High
Speed
Station
New
Parking
Structure
Parking Structure
Metro District Water
Metro District Water
Office
Mix Use
Block
El Monte Bus Way
/Plan at Existing Track Level
/Plan at Height
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St /Sky City Transit
4a
Ceasar Chavez Tunnel Bus Drop-Off Entrance/ Exit Metro HQ Metro HQ Parking High Speed Rail Major Ramp Circulation East Portal/ Tunnel Subway Lift
Core Ramps Kiosk
St
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/Sky City Transit St
Sections
The sections are essentially
the same cuts as before but
with increased development
and articulation in all aspects.
Flat Circulation High Speed Rail East Portal
A-A / C-C Sections
48
96
Bus Roundabout
240
airs
Program Blocks
Vehicle Drop-Off
Parking
Residences
El Monte Busway
Freeway
Subway
Tunnel
/Longitudinal + Transverse Section
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St /Sky City Transit
4a
Renderings
Taken from the pedestrian
ramp above to the subway
below looking through the
towering structure to the
sky. The interstitial middle
flat section exhibits the
largest tower, high speed
rail station and the various
program types including
the suspended ramps.
/Elevated Pedestrian + Cycling Ramp
/Subway Intersection Open to Sky
/Flat Transition Adjacent to High Speed Rail
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/Sky City Transit St
/Core + Existing Red/ Purple Line Subway
/Cable Suspended Model
Below Grade Physical Model
The model construction started
from below grade and worked
its way up. The subway was
built first which includes the
track level, platform, mezzanine
and entrance from East Portal.
Also below grade is a core
that intersects the subway and
provides access to parking
and the above levels.
/Parking Level + Core
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St /Sky City Transit
4a
/Core + Elevated Rail + High Speed Station
Above Grade Physical Model
A sectional that is cut on three sides contains the SE
corner of the station. It cuts the East Portal building
in half. Above grade features include the tracks,
elevated rail, high speed rail station, a whole core as
well as a partial core. Ground condition for the East
portal is evident as well as the subway entrance.
/Core + Elevated Rail + High Speed Station
/Core + High Speed Rail
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/Sky City Transit St
Model Stand + Mover
Steel Stand is a derivative
of the suspended structural
system in the project. Three
legs similar to the core and
the model is an example of
the suspended residences.
/Suspended Model in Stand + Moving Cart
/Tensioned Cables Clamp to Base
/Cables and Mounting Points
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Cs /M 2 CBWD
4b
M 2 CBWD
Micro Multi Couple
Bubble Wrapped Dwelling
43
A critical component to stainability is
doing more with less. It is important
that architecture encourages greater
efficiencies in living, e.g. higher
population densities on a lot. Also to
encourage more common open shared
space resulting in a greener cityscape.
Water in Los Angeles is an expensive
commodity. Three quarters of the
cost of water is related to energy
required to pump water from
various locations to Los Angeles. It
is important to retain as much rain
water as possible to cut dependency
on pumping. The amount of rainfall
that falls on a standard lot is enough
water to sustain 12 people for a year.
Materials used should be easily
reusable and recyclable by avoiding
the use of plastics and adhesives.
Minimizing hardware enables
recycling and reusing materials far
easier . This all results in building
components having a longer
succeeding lives in other buildings.
Dwelling One
Bubble Wrapped
Enclosures
4.5 KW Sterling Engines
Dwelling Two
Expanded Metal Decks + Car Park
Sloped Concrete Grade
Retention Ponds
Typical Water Mid Water Level Max Water Level Tank Orentation
Shared Deck
/Aerial Perspective
Water
Water Levels can vary
depending on Tank Capacity
or through the use of closing
tanks and plumbing in order
to achieve a typical water
level or full retention.
5570 Gallon Tank (12x)
Each Person is Allocated
~15 gallons of water a day
/Water Level + Storage Tank Diagram
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/M 2 CBWD Cs
Closet
Private + Common
Each dwelling is organized
into three sections. Two of
which are private and the
other common. The privates
space consist of bedrooms
that have their own baths.
The common space consist of
the living, kitchen and Dining
Spaces. The and dining make
use of moveable furniture in
order to make use of as little
or as much space as possible.
Private
Common
Private
/Plan
Car Parking
Seat +
Hidden Bath
Storage
Bedroom
Sink
Turntable
Living Kitchen Dining
Bedroom
Bedroom
Seat +
Hidden Bath
Seat +
Hidden Bath
Shared Deck
Bedroom
Living
Seat +
Hidden Bath
Seat +
Hidden Bath
Bed
Bedroom
Kitchen Dining
Bench
Table
Built-in Bench
Sink
Bedroom
Toilet
Tub
Car Parking
Car Parking
Interior
Interior private spaces are
separated by a common
space that can serve multiple
functions. All the furnishings
are design to be nested and
compact when unused.
Sterling Engine
Car Parking
Retention Tanks
Living Bed Dining
Shared Deck
Living Kitchen Dining
Retention Tanks
/Section A
/Interior In Use Perspective
/Interior Open Space Perspective
/Cantilevered Private Areas Exterior Perspective
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Ap /Mat Lab 2.0
4b
Mat Lab 2.0
45
COB + OWF + Mock Up + Testing
The last material lab without anything being built this time around it was super exciting
with the possibility of the project becoming a permanent structure in SCI-Arc.
The semester started with a simple idea of taking a standard wide flange
and de constructing it. It evolved to a reconstructed wide flange that would
become a beam that would transition from various standard steel sections
into one another and this would compliment its movement and load.
Chill Out Beam was a heuristic project that used a concrete mass,
doubling as an chill out space, would demonstrate visual its weight and
the forces it exerts on the beam as it hangs acting as a cantilever.
For many reasons nothing will be built permanently. A piece of the beam was
fabricated in aluminum and tested to failure. The beam was incredibly strong
and as a cantilever its webbing deformed until it fell out of the rig.
Re Constructed Wide Flange
Second version of this was to
look at various types of steel
sections and how they might
transition into one another and
how this might occur for structure
or programmatic reasons.
Hanging Cantilevered Beam
The last variation of this was
reproposing the beam into a
hanging cantilevered element
that could possibly support a
weight as a heuristic exercise
or a program space.
De Constructed Wide Flange
Initial concept was de constructing
the wide flange by separating
the flange from the web and re
purposing these components into
a new from with multiple purposes.
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/Mat Lab 2.0 Ap
Alternate Transitions
Transitions
The beam transitions take a natural progression of sections
moving the web between flanges to create the variation.
Each regular section of steel extends 8” before it transitions to the next profile.
Each transition is 24” in length generally.
The production of the Beam would be done by cutting and bending flat steel plate.
A
B
C
New Beam
A
B
C
Original Beam
Top
Section A-A
Section B-B
Section C-C
/Beam Elevations + Sections
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Ap /Mat Lab 2.0
4b
Data:
Total # of 4’ x 8’ sheets: 5
Total # of pieces: 95
Total linear feet of welds: 189’
total weight of pieces: 1632 lbs.
Total linear feet of cutting: 249’
Misc. Data: concrete weight
equates to 183.6 Cubic feet of
concrete and weighs 27,540 lbs.
Mezzanine
Studio
Chill Out Beam
The primary premise of this
scheme is to use a single pice
of steel that will morph into a
variety of sections to cantilever
a concrete mass that will act as
a chill out spot for students.
The Concrete is formed to create
the platform, stair, guard rail and
seating. Current it is approximately
183 cubic ft of concrete which
equates to 27 540 lbs.
The Beam transitions from various
types of standard extruded steel
sections using the wide flange
as the initial and last state.
Juror
Existing
Studio
/COB Perspective
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/Mat Lab 2.0 Ap
/Low Wide Perspective
/At Stair Perspective
/COB Transitions Exploded Isometric
/Plan
/Sitting in Chaise Perspective
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Ap /Mat Lab 2.0
4b
Channel to Triangle Beam
Beam Prototype
DATA:
TOTAL # OF 4' x 8' SHEETS: 1
TOTAL # OF PIECES: 6
TOTAL LINEAR FEET OF WELDS: 24’
TOTAL WEIGHT OF PIECES: 1632 lbs.
TOTAL LINEAR FEET OF CUTTING: 105’
Wide Flange to Triangle Cantilever
The primary premise of this scheme is to use
a single pice of steel that will morph into a variety
of sections to cantilever a concrete mass
that will act as a chill out spot for students.
The Concrete is formed to create the platform,
stair, guard rail and seating. Current it is
approximately 183 cubic ft of concrete which
equates to 27 540 lbs.
The Beam transitions from various types of
standard extruded steel sections using the
wide flange as the initial and last state.
COVER SHEET
GROUP 3 Richard Lucero, Kevin Chen, Joseph Chiafari AS MATERIAL LAB SEMINAR - SPRING 2012
DATE: 2012-02-27 1
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/Mat Lab 2.0 Ap
Plasma cut sheets are prepped by grinding to finish the edges.
Pieces are twisted to form and placed in their correct location and
clamped into place.
Welds are cleaned up where necessary.
Testing Supports are cut and constructed
from thicker steel to ensure it
does not fail before the piece.
Angled Supports are made for the other end of the Beam which will then be attached to a column.
GROUP 3 Richard Lucero, Kevin Chen, Joseph Chiafari AS MATERIAL LAB SEMINAR - SPRING 2012
PROTOTYPE
FABRICATION PROCESS
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Ap /Mat Lab 2.0
4b
1/2” Plate to Distribute Load
Shackle
1/2” Thick Steel Base
- Piece not Attached,
Only Friction Held.
3/16” Wire Rope
1” Deep Concrete
Anchors (6x)
Pulley to Redirect Force
Wire Rope to Winch
Steel Bracket to Secure
Guide Wire to insure
vertical loading
CANTILEVER TESTING RIG
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Pulley to Redirect Force
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/Mat Lab 2.0 Ap
Cantilevered Beam
Failed as a result of deformation
of the web under
load until the pieced
fell out of the base.
CANTILEVER TESTING
GROUP 3 Richard Lucero, Kevin Chen, Joseph Chiafari AS MATERIAL LAB SEMINAR - SPRING 2012
RESULT 15
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St /FReD
4b
FReD
57
Folding Residential Dwelling
Solar Decathlon Schematic Design
The primary driver for this scheme
was to create an easily transportable
and deployable . The project
developed from a fairly complex
design with multiple moving parts
and portions that slide vs fold.
Eventually the scheme would
be simplified in order to bring
the probably cost to something
more reasonable and went with
a version that was all folding in
order to strengthen the design.
/FReD V27 - Midterm Presentation Rendering
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/FReD St
Folding Residential Education Deployment
SCI-Arc Solar Decathlon 2013
A Leodan Castillo & Richard Lucero Colaboration
FReD V47
Easily transportable exhibition
educational demonstration
home. Utilizing integrated
PV glazing and MEP systems,
natural ventilation, natural
materials and finishes.
/FReD V47 - Post Final Exterior
/FReD V47 - Post Final Interior
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St /FReD
4b
Area + Volume
Enclosed Square Footage
of the home is minimal but
utilizes built-ins and flexible
furniture to enable variation
in use of space. Exterior
decks link the home to the
exterior environment as well
as increase living areas.
Volume is used as a way
of both creating an easier
conditioned space and a
space that could be cozy
without feeling closed
and short and confined.
Transition
The program was broken by
programmatic function and
level of privacy. Transition
from most public to most
private in a linear fashion.
Most Public / Greet Public / Live Common / Work Private / Rest Most Private / Clean
34 sqft
The Private portions of the
home are also at a higher
elevation and make use of a
translucent divider
6’9”
59 sqft
129 sqft
(157 sqft Deck)
689 sqft
175 sqft
(71 sqft Open Kitchen) 156 sqft 29 sqft
12’0”
4911 cuft
35 sqft
29 sqft
6’5”
1’0”
1546 cuft
7’6” 12’6”
9’0” 2’6” 11’6” 3’3”
1555 cuft
1810 cuft
/Area vs Volume
/Public to Private Program Transition
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Insulation
Typical Wall Construction:
Primary Steel Frame
Type 5 In fill Framing
Typical Batt Insulation (4.3R/ IN)
1” Min. Ply Sheathing
Wood Finish on Int. & Ext. (2.521R/ IN)
The Thinnest Walls on North
have a minimum of 4” of
batt insulation rated @ 4.3
= 17.2R with the addition
of 1” osb /wood finish on
both sides with an R Value
of 2.521 = 5.042R. Total
minimum R value of 22.242
The Thickest Walls on South
are minimum of 11” insulation
not counting any insulating
value of garments or other
items stored in these walls and
the bed when folded up. This
equates to a rating of 47.3
with the addition of 1” osb and
finishing value of 5.042. Total
maximum R Value of 52.342
Floor Thickness is at a minimum
of 9.6” batt insulation with a
rating of 41.28 plus the typical
5.042 rated osb and wood
finish. Total R value of 46.32
Ceiling is a Minimum of
10” batt insulation with a
R Value of 43 plus typical
5.042 rated osb/ wood
finish. Total R value 48.042
Windows
All glazing shall be double pane low-e
glass with a 1/2” airspace. Aluminum
frame with a thermal break equals a
Total R Value of 2.04
Ceiling
10” Insulation Typ.
Removable Window Insulating Panels
A 2” semi rigid panel would be used when need to cover and seal
glazing. These would be cellulose filled with a rating of 3.1/ IN. They
would be stored in Cabinets and most likely portions of the floor.
Total R value of 7.6
3” Water Tubes
5.3” Insulation
4.4’x8’x9”
Water Tank
Floor
17” Insulation
Floor
9.5” Insulation
6.5’x7’x9”
Water Tank
Skylight
11.8” Insulation
13.6” Insulation 13.6” Insulation
7.75” Insulation
4” Insulation 4” Insulation
4” Insulation
Floor
9.5” Insulation
6.5’x7’x9”
Water Tank
5” Insulation
Floor
9.5” Insulation
4” Insulation
Floor
14” Insulation
Insulation Goal
The primary goal would be to get
the need of insulation down to a
level where the use of cotton batts
be eligible.
12.8” Insulation
4” Insulation
11.3” Insulation
13” Insulation
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4b
Solar Thermal Tubes
34 6.75’ Tubes @ -15º
Onyx Solar
Crystalline Glazing
16 Watts / Square foot
@ 0º 110.6 SQFT (16.7W/SQFT) = 1847W
Onyx Solar
Crystalline Glazing
16 Watts / Square foot
@ 0º 100 SQFT (16.7W/SQFT) = 1670W
Onyx Solar
Crystalline Glazing
16 Watts / Square foot
@ 11.5º 54.5 SQFT (16.7W/SQFT) = 910.1W
Onyx Solar
CIGS Glazing
11 Watts / Square foot
@ 90º 115 SQFT (12W/SQFT) = 1380W
Solar Thermal Tubes
34 9.4’ Tubes @ 0º
Onyx Solar
Crystalline Glazing
16 Watts / Square foot
@ 11.5º 59.3 SQFT (16.7W/SQFT) = 990.3W
Onyx Solar
CIGS Glazing
11 Watts / Square foot
@ 90º 83.5 SQFT (12W/SQFT) = 1002W
/Solar Thermal + PV Glazing Specifications
Solar Thermal Tubes
PV Glazing
0º
15º 11.5º
90º
Solar Thermal
These tubes wrap the Dining area and used
for pre heating water. They are also used for
insulating the skylight. The idea is that some of the
tubes would be evacuated while others maybe
just water tubes for insulating or aesthetic. .
Onyx Solar PV Glazing
This configuration uses opaque panels gaining
the highest efficiency for PV Glazing. The goal
would be to reduce the PV need so that the use of
translucent and color glass PV could be use to have
a more versatile design. Already there is a 23%
performance buffer that could be used for design.
Solar Thermal Tubes
West Elevation
15º 11.5º
West Elevation
PV Glazing
0º
90º
/East Elevation - Solar + Thermal Angles
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4b
/FReD St
MEP
Mechanical Room is situated just off the front
porch and hidden behind a couple of doors.
Condenser is open to above while the
junction boxes and water heater sit below.
Water storage tanks and grey
water tanks sit in the floor.
Heating and cooling units sit high and
across the living and bedroom spaces. Air
purge blower is situated at the highest
point exhaust out the east side.
Air Purge Blower
Bath Exhaust
Heat + Cool Unit
EVR
Mech Room
Shower Head
Shower
Toilet
Sink
Washer / Dryer
Kitchen Sink
Stove Exhaust
Condenser
Coolant Lines
275 Gal.
Gray Water Tank
275 Gal.
Gray Water Tank
Heat + Cool Unit
Mech Room Exhaust
Junction Boxes
Water Heater Unit
Heated Water Tank
Water Line
Water Feed Line
195 Gal.
Pre Heated Water Tank
/MEP Systems Layout
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4b
(SH)
(SH)
(CJ)
r
Tertiary Timber
Folder
Ceiling Joist (CE): 2x8
Dim: 1.5”x7.5”
Wall Stud (WA): 2x6
Dim: 1.5“x5.5”
Floor Joist (FJ): 2x18
Dim: 1.5“x17.5”
Sheathing (SH): OSB Ply
Dim: 4’x8’x5/8”
(WS)
(FJ)
(FF)
(IF)
Interior FInish (IF): Marine Ply
Dim: 4’x8’x3/8”
Finish Floor (FF): Bamboo
Dim: 3-3/4”x5/8”
Exterior Finish (EF): Reclaimed
Dim: 6”x5/8”
(PS)
(HI)
(SH)
(CJ)
Tertiary Timber
(HI)
(PS)
Secondary Steel
Folder Pivot (FO): Tube 12x4
Dim: 4”x12”x1/4”
Floor Girder (FL): Tube 8x3
Dim: 3“x8”x1/4”
Pivot Support (PI): Tube 4x3
Dim: 4”x3”x1/4”
Post (PO): Tube 3x3
Dim: 3”x3”x1/4”
Hinge (HI): Flush
Dim: 1-1/2” Dia. 1/4” Plate
Buffer (BU): Rubber
Dim: 1/2”
(HI)
Ceiling Joist (CE): 2x8
Dim: 1.5”x7.5”
Wall Stud (WA): 2x6
Dim: 1.5“x5.5”
Floor Joist (FJ): 2x18
Dim: 1.5“x17.5”
Sheathing (SH): OSB Ply
Structure
Dim: 4’x8’x5/8”
The goal is to create as light and as Interior FInish (IF): Marine
strong a structural system as possible Dim: 4’x8’x3/8”
in order to minimize weight.
(FF)
Finish Floor (FF): Bamboo
Therefore
(IF)
the approach was to Dim: 3-3/4”x5/8”
use a 3 types of structures:
Exterior Finish (EF): Reclai
Primary wide flange for the Core Dim: 6”x5/8”
Secondary tube structure for the folders
Tertiary type 5 for in fill.
(PS)
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(FL)
(FO)
(HI)
Secondary Steel
Folder Pivot (FO): Tu

4b
/FReD St
Pushup Closure
Pushup Closure
Sky Light
Hatch
Aluminum Frame Openings
Built-in Bracing
Finish Marine Ply
Primary Steel
Floor Girder (F): W12x16
Dim: 4”x12”x1/4”
Beam (B): W8x13
Dim: 4”x8”x1/4”
Post (P): Tube 4x4
Dim: 4”x4”x1/4”
Spacer (S): Custom W7
Dim: 4”x7”x1/4”
Storage Built-ins
Moveable Built-ins
(S)
Ply
med
(PS)
(HI)
(B)
(F)
be 12x4
(P)
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St /FReD
4b
/Mexico City Museo de Soumaya Adjacent Mall Roof Top Exhibition
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4b
/FReD St
/Mexico City Vogue Photo Shoot
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YR. ‘10-12
MAY 2012 Richard Lucero