Architecture is over-simplified as the art of conjuring up a building – to me this is a craft where materials, structures and standards can play with scale, geometry, light, form and so much more to achieve a composition that both satisfies a feeling and function.
Fibonacci Pool House, Los Angeles, CA
Concept sketch_ ball point pen on bond paper
program
To create a guest + pool house less then 1200 sq. feet located on a Los Angeles cliff side with views to the ocean. Clients wanted a modern design that related to their adjacent craftsmen residence.
design solution
Respecting views + sun orientation and driven by a geometric grid to create rhythm, harmony and proportion this design mixes modern simplicity with craftsmen detail.
2010 (academic)
Fibonacci Pool House, Los Angeles, CA
Perspective 3D Model study_ Sketchup
program
To create a guest + pool house less then 1200 sq. feet located on a Los Angeles cliff side with views to the ocean. Clients wanted a modern design that related to their adjacent craftsmen residence.
design solution
Respecting views + sun orientation and driven by a geometric grid to create rhythm, harmony and proportion this design mixes modern simplicity with craftsmen detail.
2010 (academic)
Fibonacci Pool House, Los Angeles, CA
Geometric breakdown of space layout_ ink + vellum
program
To create a guest + pool house less then 1200 sq. feet located on a Los Angeles cliff side with views to the ocean. Clients wanted a modern design that related to their adjacent craftsmen residence.
design solution
Respecting views + sun orientation and driven by a geometric grid to create rhythm, harmony and proportion this design mixes modern simplicity with craftsmen detail.
(academic)
Fibonacci Pool House, Los Angeles, CA
Ground Level/ Level 1M floor plan_ AutoCad
program
To create a guest + pool house less then 1200 sq. feet located on a Los Angeles cliff side with views to the ocean. Clients wanted a modern design that related to their adjacent craftsmen residence.
design solution
Respecting views + sun orientation and driven by a geometric grid to create rhythm, harmony and proportion this design mixes modern simplicity with craftsmen detail.
2010 (academic)
Fibonacci Pool House, Los Angeles, CA
Ground Level/ B1 Level floor plan_ AutoCad
program
To create a guest + pool house less then 1200 sq. feet located on a Los Angeles cliff side with views to the ocean. Clients wanted a modern design that related to their adjacent craftsmen residence.
design solution
Respecting views + sun orientation and driven by a geometric grid to create rhythm, harmony and proportion this design mixes modern simplicity with craftsmen detail.
2010 (academic)
Fibonacci Pool House, Los Angeles, CA
Section/ Perspective_ SketchUp + Photoshop
program
To create a guest + pool house less then 1200 sq. feet located on a Los Angeles cliff side with views to the ocean. Clients wanted a modern design that related to their adjacent craftsmen residence.
design solution
Respecting views + sun orientation and driven by a geometric grid to create rhythm, harmony and proportion this design mixes modern simplicity with craftsmen detail.
2010 (academic)
Fibonacci Pool House, Los Angeles, CA
South East exterior elevation_ SketchUp
program
To create a guest + pool house less then 1200 sq. feet located on a Los Angeles cliff side with views to the ocean. Clients wanted a modern design that related to their adjacent craftsmen residence.
design solution
Respecting views + sun orientation and driven by a geometric grid to create rhythm, harmony and proportion this design mixes modern simplicity with craftsmen detail.
2010 (academic)
Fibonacci Pool House, Los Angeles, CA
South West exterior elevation_ SketchUp
program
To create a guest + pool house less then 1200 sq. feet located on a Los Angeles cliff side with views to the ocean. Clients wanted a modern design that related to their adjacent craftsmen residence.
design solution
Respecting views + sun orientation and driven by a geometric grid to create rhythm, harmony and proportion this design mixes modern simplicity with craftsmen detail.
2010 (academic)
Fibonacci Pool House, Los Angeles, CA
North East exterior elevation_ SketchUp
program
To create a guest + pool house less then 1200 sq. feet located on a Los Angeles cliff side with views to the ocean. Clients wanted a modern design that related to their adjacent craftsmen residence.
design solution
Respecting views + sun orientation and driven by a geometric grid to create rhythm, harmony and proportion this design mixes modern simplicity with craftsmen detail.
2010 (academic)
Fibonacci Pool House, Los Angeles, CA
North West exterior elevation_ SketchUp
program
To create a guest + pool house less then 1200 sq. feet located on a Los Angeles cliff side with views to the ocean. Clients wanted a modern design that related to their adjacent craftsmen residence.
design solution
Respecting views + sun orientation and driven by a geometric grid to create rhythm, harmony and proportion this design mixes modern simplicity with craftsmen detail.
2010 (academic)
Sustainable Townhouse, San Francisco, CA
exterior render_ graphic { SketchUp + Photoshop
program
To create a single family townhouse design of 6 units at a maximum of 2,500 sq. feet each. The design takes place on San Francisco’s Pier 70.
design solution
A design that takes the surrounding industrial area as inspiration and displays an array of green building systems to create a case study for how a home should function.
(academic)
layout
“ natural light + indoor air quality are pivotal ”
An open plan is used to make the narrow residence appear bigger, but equally as important is its function to increase natural light distribution and air ventilation + quality.
bioclimatic sections
summer day
graphic { SketchUp + Photoshop
(academic)
bioclimatic sections
summer night
graphic { SketchUp + Photoshop
(academic)
bioclimatic sections
winter day
graphic { SketchUp + Photoshop
(academic)
bioclimatic sections
winter night
graphic { SketchUp + Photoshop
(academic)
roof design
“ the roof design is governed by function ”
Angled to position the photo voltaic panels at their most optimal position creating a V–shape to collect rainwater.
plumbing design
“ the plumbing design is the life blood of the structure ”
There is only one main wet wall connecting all of the bathrooms, the kitchen and utility room. This water system is connected with the rainwater catchment, radiant floor heating and grey water system.
graphic { SketchUp + Photoshop
(academic)
materials + products
Factories and industrial materials were kept in mind when selecting materials such as brick, steel and glass aside from more sustainable materials to create a unique design with a sense of place. Furniture selections carry out a horizontal emphasis pushing the illusion of depth and space.
living room { modeled in 3DS max + V ray
(academic)
materials + products
Factories and industrial materials were kept in mind when selecting materials such as brick, steel and glass aside from more sustainable materials to create a unique design with a sense of place. Furniture selections carry out a horizontal emphasis pushing the illusion of depth and space.
dinning room { modeled in 3DS max + V ray
(academic)
kitchen design
The layout of the kitchen invites connection and interaction with the rest of the spaces and its users. Special attention was placed on appliances along with material selection.
(academic)
kitchen design
The layout of the kitchen invites connection and interaction with the rest of the spaces and its users. Special attention was placed on appliances along with material selection.
kitchen { modeled in 3DS max + V ray
(academic)
materials + products
Factories and industrial materials were kept in mind when selecting materials such as brick, steel and glass aside from more sustainable materials to create a unique design with a sense of place. Furniture selections carry out a horizontal emphasis pushing the illusion of depth and space.
bath room { modeled in 3DS max + V ray
(academic)
materials + products
Factories and industrial materials were kept in mind when selecting materials such as brick, steel and glass aside from more sustainable materials to create a unique design with a sense of place. Furniture selections carry out a horizontal emphasis pushing the illusion of depth and space.
bedroom { modeled in 3DS max + V ray
(academic)
architecture