Architecture Portfolio 2009

architecture portfolioby marlon charles

undergraduate

project 1: The object of this project was to create a sequence of spaces that lead up a wooden arma-ture. The assignment called for the investigation of spaces through the folding of planes using sheet metal. Also the spaces were designed in relation to a dancer’s movement of his leg.

concept 1: The spacial rhythm and sequence is similar to the dancer’s rotation of his leg backwards and around going from an inside to outside position. As one moves up the path there is a constant feeling of tension and anxiety created by the expansion and contraction of the spaces as well as the play of light which fi lters downs and suggest the point of release.

project 2: The assignment was to design three elements of a dwelling, the entrance, stairs and porch based off of a fi ctitious client from a short story. The dwelling is in a complex surrounded by two other houses.

concept 2: The character of this dwelling was a notorious gangster that had a secret softer side, which was a love for pets. The concept for this project was that the main residence is hidden away in an under-ground complex while the front is only a huge false facade. All the elements were designed to conceal the presences of the character which will allow him privacy.

space + body + movement

undergraduate

structure + investigation project: The object was to construct a double cantilever structure, out of solid square mild steel sec-tions, that would have the highest possible strength to weight ratio when loaded evenly from both side. To test its effectiveness the structure was put in a device that gradually put stress on it until it failed. This experiment was conducted three times, after each one, a detail analysis was done to assess the weak-ness and strenght of the structure in order to improved the effi ciency of the subsequent model.

test 1: The structure failed due to the bending of the cantilevered arms under compression forces

test 2: The cantilevered arms were strengthen by using a diamond shaped structure that resisted bend-ing in the arms considerably. However, the failure was at the tip of the right arm.

test 3: The structure was lightened and refi ned using triangulation of the trusses. It again failed at the same point. This maybe as a result of the unequal loading or inconsistencies in construction.

visitors + studio

project: This studio was comprised of four visiting critics from different parts of the world. Each professor taught 3 week design studios that they produced. All the projects were located on the Convento site, which is the oldest cultivated land in North America, and each were con-cerned with the revitalization of this area.

undergraduate

undergraduate

desert + sanctuary

project: This project basically called for a structure which is composed of two cubes that demonstrated the qualities of heavy and light as well as make a con-nection between the earth and the sky.

concept: This project signifi ed a gate-way that connects the city to the natural landscape of the cultural center. The cube are arranged in a symbiotic relationship where the light airy one is cantilevered off the grounded cube and shades it.

undergraduate

dwelling + investigation

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3350 x 1800

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5568

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alum. framed �casement window

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300

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1121

3200

1402

3048

1800

1732

350

721

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TOP OF PARAPET WALL

signage

alum. shop �front doors

alum. framed �fixed glass panels

dotted outline �of roof inside

metal framed �canopy

applied textured �wall finish by specialist

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signage

dotted outline of �exst. roof inside

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

TOP OF PARAPET WALL

TOP OF RING BEAM

TOP OF RC GUTTER

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TOP OF PARAPET WALL

3700

3180

verify width on site

700

alum. framed �fixed glass panels

100 x 150mm RHS�columns to support �metal canopy

1732

350

3048

420mm h x 2400mm wide �plycem boards @ 471mm�centres fixed to parapet wall

alum. sections fixed �to blockwall, see �detail section c

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SERVICE YARD

CURRENTLY IN CONSTRUCTION

ENTRANCE

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service walkway

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proposed guard booth

proposed entrance feature

proposed traffic barrier

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377.8sq.m

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83° 56'30.45

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FURNITURE PLUS (EXISTING)

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paved area

t&tec �transformer

EXST. WAREHOUSE�TO REMAIN

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83° 52'76.14

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174° 47'10.06

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200mm thk. retaining wall to eng. details

400 x 75 thk. (mm) conc.coping all round top ofparapet to detail later

400 x 75 thk. (mm) conc.coping all round top ofparapet to detail later

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parapet wall behind

gypsum ceiling

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2850

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BEDROOM #2

free standing wall rendered and painted

window canopy to detail later (type)

300

Roof Floor Level

62650

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50ø m.s pipe

6mm thk. m.s plate

nuts and bolts equally spaced

Canopy: Detl. 2Scale: 1:5

Canopy: Detl. 3Scale: 1:5

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EARTH BERM & SIDEWALK DETAIL�SCALE: 1:25�

900 min

grass

450 angle of slop will vary �depending on ground �level10

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100 mm �conc. curb

50 mm thk. �conc. slab cover

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35mm sq. r.h.s. frame�with fibreglass grating�infill. Mounted with approx.�75mm space all around

12mm dia. re barwelded to a 75mm x 6 thkm/s plate screwed to wall

ELEVATION OF OPENING IN LOBBY�SCALE = 1:25

floor level

203 thk. blockwall

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PLAN OF SEAT IN LOBBY �(TYPICAL FOR FIRST.SCCOND & THIRD FLOORS)�SCALE = 1:50

SECTION X-X �(TYPICAL FOR FIRST.SCCOND & THIRD FLOORS)�SCALE = 1:50

floor slab

50 x 100 green heart�fascia with rounded edges

50 x 100 cedar�support quick fixed to wall

50 x 100 cedar�timber slats with rounded�top edge screwed and plugged�to supporing frame

12mm gaps

drip groove�refer to A-102

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line of support

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35 mm sq. �r.h.s frame

6 thk. m.a platequickfixed to wall

12 mm dia.rebar welded to plate

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SECTIONAL ELEVATION�SCALE = 1:5 SIDE ELEVATION

SCALE= 1:5

projecting �slab�

projecting �canopy�refer to A-102



projecting �plastered cornice �refer to A-102

rendered and painted �blockwork

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r.w.d.p.

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25mmx50 dtpp framing

25mm mdf door faces �w/ plastic laminate finish�w/ double locks

solid surface counter top


25mmx38mm solid surface�bullnose edge

25mm mdf vertical face �w/ plastic laminate finish

25mm mdf shelf�w/ plastic laminate finish

50mm x 100 dtpp frame�w/ painted finish



20mmx20mm stop

25mm mdf shelf�w/ plastic laminate finish

20mmx20mm stop

solid surace counter top



25mm mdf vertical face �w/ plastic laminate finish


25mm mdf drawer face �w/ plastic laminate finish

50mm x 100 dtpp frame�w/ painted finish


drawers:13mm mdf vertical and�horizontal faces w/ plastic laminate finish





vertical face �see detail

25mmx50 �dtpp framing

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Section c-cScale: 1:10

Section b-bScale: 1:10

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12 mdf panel w/ aluminium laminate

12mm sq. aluminium rods

12 x 50mm blocking w/ cedar laminate

25mmplywoodbacking

panel

467 300

25mm mdf counter top�w/ 3mm solid surface veneer

Reception CounterScale: 1:25

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dotted line ofcupboard storage

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dotted line indicates mdf panels w/ aluminium laminate

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storage below

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12mm wide aluminium rebates

1/2" aluminium channels

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cedar rebates facing strips

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solid surface counter topcedar facing

1/2" wide aluminiumchannel

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Architecture Portfolio 2009