PARASITIC TECHNOLOGIES
3d printed prototypes shown above (with their printing supports). this project explores the role of design in sustainability through the creation of a 3-dimensional wind generator. the project looks at how design can be incorporated into a technical apparatus that attaches to existing urban infrastructure, on the facade ideally, calling to question the design role of the apparatus and how it informs architecture as well as how to design sustainable apparatuses in order to be more accepted and widely used and to view an urban infrastructure as a 3-dimensional landscape in collecting natural resources. the technology behind this project is based upon a wind belt, optimal in low wind speeds and can be inexpensively reproduced and is easy to maintain and using recycled and re-purposed materials. this project is ongoing and has recently been awarded faculty development grant funding through the pratt institute
COMMUNITY 2.0
With a major interest in government 2.0 and technology's influence on community and government (and in light of recent events), www.cs-er.com was launched as a community forum for the village of Cold Spring, NY in order to place discussion in the control of the people. An experiment for now, it will be seen as to how successful this model will be
ST. LEO ROAD APARTMENTS: MUMBAI, INDIA
st leo road is a seven-unit apartment complex in mumbai, india. this complex features a pool and gym on the first level with perforated aluminum panels cladding the exterior which not only allow the pool to be open-air, but allows creates the effect of a beacon for the neighborhood at night. the building also boasts a pool at the penthouse and a view of the arabian sea. with khanna schultz
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ECO-RESORT: MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
an eco-resort in maharashtra, india, this resort sought to offer not only luxury, but sustainable practices and materials. the institute located on site showcased local culture. structures incorporated simple building construction and materials such as thatched roofs and dung plaster. with khanna schultz
441 EAST 57TH STREET: NEW YORK, NY
this project sought to resolve the traditional brick facade building with contemporary glass curtain wall facades. incorporating a frit pattern with each puzzle-like glass panel. the frit pattern was designed to be seamless throughout the facade no matter the panel size and/or orientation. with flank
520 WEST 27TH STREET: NEW YORK, NY
520 west 27th street is a tower located in the chelsea neighborhood in new york city. this project put on two faces: one addressing the street level and the other serving as a beacon for the neighborhood through its glass-block facade. it welcomes those to the building by incorporating a ramp entry and lit signage. with flank
PROPOSED ARTS COMPLEX: NEW YORK, NY
this project explored the construction of body movement through a space, influenced by program and use. this project begins with an order and infused with scripts, it examines the limits that form can take before it becomes unusable
PROPOSED SUBWAY STATION: QUEENS, NY
this project examines the role of geometry and digital means of production in the process of generating architectural form. throughout the thesis process, the project questioned the inherencies within geometry as an experience and what one would recognize through its deconstruction and translation with the incorporation of program into the form. this thesis also tracked the realities and constraints between a malleable digital modeling program versus physical material form. it incorporated an analog process of modeling concurrently with various digital studies.
PROPOSED MIXED-USE FILM CENTER: MINNEAPOLIS, MN
this thesis focused upon the theatrics of interconnected spaces and unrealized relationships in mixed use design. sited in minneapolis, minnesota, it incorporates the multiple levels of the city and its skyway system. as an a film school branch to the walker arts center, the program aimed to connect different demographics within the site, forcing chance encounters and experiences. the program also incorporates the use of residual spaces in the urban fabric and turns them into performance spaces.
TOWNHOME RENOVATION: BROOKLYN, NY
for this brooklyn town home, the exterior extention was opened up to allow for new steel windows creating a kitchen open to the rear yard. above, a skylight was added to further open the kitchen to the exterior and an exterior deck was installed on the roof of the extension. with khanna schultz
PROPOSED MIXED-USE TOWER: NEW YORK, NY
this proposed mixed-use project was located on greenwich street off of the hudson river. from the water, this project was to be a landmark beacon for an addition on an existing structure. with it’s triangular facade feature. incorporated into the hotel, the bar area would allow outdoor access and with it’s water feature serve as the main feature for this project. with flank
PROPOSED PAVILION: CONEY ISLAND, NY
this project sought to investigate the meaning of form as it is developed through computational means. with the introduction of actual construction methodology, this project explores the tension between computational design means and translation through building materials
EXHIBITION, PRATT INSTITUTE: BROOKLYN, NY
institute incorporates the reuse of materials salvaged from construction sites. construction and demolition materials account for a majority of landfills. through their reuse and re-presentation, their usefulness is extended, keeping them from filling our landfills.
UNBUILT HOUSE ADDITION: NEW ROCHELLE, NY
this project involved redesigning the interior of the house as well as adding two wings to the house for the kitchen and porch. with dba
URBAN DESIGN RESEARCH: LEVITTOWN, NY
this project focused upon the suburban trophy lawn as an unproductive plot and sought to reclaim it to be a productive node within the community. the project took the quintessential suburban model of levittown, new york and sought to preserve the culture of the suburb through the sharing of the resources of the community for the benefit of the whole
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DESIGN RESEARCH
decentralized city is the theory that in the future cities, due to a myriad of factors, will become decentralized. this will be possible through the role of the internet and the increased role of suburbia and exurbia. it is self-healing without black-outs and other results of excess and will not drain resources from the site
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHAPEL PROPOSAL:
ADIRONDACKS, NY
the process for the development of this project was done through a series of dozens of scale models, each addressing the same goals for the project: to create a private space of reflection for their own inner worship, while providing a space on a peninsula in the lake that is protected from environmental elements. structure is also expressed in how the building members are developed. one material, lumber, is used for the entire structure, being employed as seating, structure, screening, and as a materials derived from natural sources, thus connecting the worshiper to nature.
COMPETITION: AUSTIN, TEXAS
this project was a study of anamorphosis and architecture. using the building as sign. the sign cane together if seen from a specific vantage point
ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH
this project exploits the product of natural processes and forces in the use of an exterior wall system using composting and passive wall design where the waste and greywater from the structure are incorporated into the system in order to aid the process of composting. the wall cavity, in the colder months, is filled with compost. the compost not only insulates the home through the passive wall design, but as it composts, it generates heat, heating the interior space. as the weather gets warmer, the system can be emptied, producing rich soil for planting. the empty system then acts as a trombe wall, allowing for the movement of the wind to naturally infiltrate and cool the interior
REUSE GRANT RESEARCH
this project, developed from a faculty development grant awarded by the pratt institute investigates the reuse of the existing faculty row houses, a grouping of row homes that are currently not fully occupied and are in a state of disrepair. this project sought to investigate how these units can be reincorporated back into the campus life as they are historically landmarked and cannot be demolished. through the process of exploring relative schedules and times in order to maximize the effects of sustainable moves, this project sought to explore how systems with inputs and outputs as well as systems of time schedules can impact energy use. this project also investigated the products on an art school and how they can be utilized by the larger institution
PROPOSED ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL ADDITION: SYRACUSE, NY
this design proposed a link between the hall of engineering and slocum hall on the campus of syracuse university. the main feature of the design is circulation around the lecture hall and the open atrium allowing students to witness lectures from outside the space without disturbing those inside the lecture hall. this design served as a beacon and a demonstration of the life of the architecture student, showcasing their round-the-clock commitment to their studies of which the rest of campus may not be aware.
PROPOSED FILM CENTER: BROOKLYN, NY
this design examined the evolution of language and connecting the interface of the fluctuations in language and examining the underlying structure by which, through its evolution, it is still comprehended. this project sought to examine cultural filters that help us connect to an idea through program and function
