SAMUEL AJAYIDESIGN PORTFOLIO

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“architecture is a hazardous mixture of omnipotence and impotence. it is by definition a chaotic adventure... in other words, the utopian enterprise.”

LIVE - MAKE 01

R & R HOUSE 06

JURJ HOUSE 10

AAA SCHOOL 14

CHURCH/SCHOOL 17

OPERA HOUSE 20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESIGN PORTFOLIO

live:make

bringing communities together through interstitial space

Location:

MAKE:45,324 / LIVE:22,574

Design Concept:

This project looked to find a way to revitalize the historic Brewery District of Cincinnati. The site was determined to be along the spine of the district because of the locations ability to exact change, and begin the rejuvenation process.The two major design concerns for this project were to bring together artists from the surrounding areas into a thriving and self-sufficient community. And secondly, to help bring a new sense of community to this area in hopes of spearheading similar projects with community cohesion and well-being in mind.The plan is laid out in such a way that all the storefront and areas of public interest are housed in the rectangular building to the south of the site and dubbed MAKE. The housing, or LIVE units, are placed towards the north of the sight in a 5 story building which also has units equipped with studio space. The entire site is surrounded by public garden space and paths as a means of integrating the community at large.

Cincinnati, Ohio

EAST ELEVATION

CROSS SECTION

Sq. Ft.:

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SECOND FLOORFIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOORTHIRD FLOOR FOURTH FLOOR FIFTH FLOOR

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SECOND FLOOR

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r & r houseDesign Concept:

Family time and relaxation are seemingly becoming “amenities” that we in the 21st century may not always make enough time for. Through the use of architecture, and the way the built space can guide human function, the R & R house hopes to address this issue.Located amongst the higher elevations of a small beach town along the Oregon coast, the house is sheltered from all but the south side by trees and brush. Open rooms that share boundary lines and flow into one another, were created with an emphasis on mainting site lines to all related communal spaces.

Location: Newport, Oregon

Sq. Ft.: 3,308

SOUTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION

7ARCHITECTURE

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

CROSS SECTION

DESIGN PORTFOLIO8

9ARCHITECTURE

jurj house

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Design Concept:

With an emphasis on safety and private dwelling, the Jurj house aims to keep occupants protected while still maintaining a sense of warmth. Ribbon windows augment the bedrooms along the south and west walls, while the elongated shed roof helps to bring in light from the south, east and west. The main communal lounge space of the house is further illuminated by a main atrium, the house’s centerpiece.

Location: Portland, Oregon

Sq. Ft.: 5,094

EAST ELEVATION

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

11ARCHITECTURE

FIRST FLOOR

SOUTH ELEVATION

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LECTUREOFFICES RETAIL

CLASSROOMSW/C

GALLERY

CAFTE

GALLERYART

GALLERY

LOBBY

DEAN

W/C

WORK ROOM

STUDIO BLOCK

W/C

STUDIO STUDIO BLOCK

aaa schoolDESIGN PORTFOLIO14

FIRST FLOOR

Location:

A proposal for a new school of Architecture and Allied Arts on the University of Oregon campus that would help bring different disciplines together. As is evident in so many schools of “disparate” thought, combining space into one building is not enough to foster dialogue. This proposal combats the issue at hand by utilizing the circulation nodes, both of the university as well as the proposed building, to create connections between different groups.The location of the building on the fringe of campus and surrounded by retail outlets, coupled with its enigmatic form, help to captivate the attention of passersby and occupants alike. Taking advantage of many of the main circulation paths through campus and incorporating them into the buildings anatomy increase its relevance to campus life.

341,589

Design Concept:

Eugene, Oregon

Sq. Ft.:

WORK RM

REVIEW REVIEW

W/C

WORK RM

CLASS RM

CLASS RM COMP LAB STORE MODELSHOP

CLASS RM

CLASS RM

CLASS RMAAD

PD

OFFICES

HP ARH

CLASS RM CLASS RM

STUDIOWORK SPACE

LIBRARY

SHARED OFFICES

WC

PPPM

CLASS RM

OFFICES

W/C

STUDIO BLOCK

STUDIO BLOCKLOUNGE

W/C

WC

W/C

LIBRARY

STUDIO BLOCK

CLASS RM COMP LAB CLASSRM

W/C

WORL RM

CLASS RMRESEARCH RESEARCH CLASS RM

REVIEW

ARCH

OFFICES

SHARED OFFICES

LA STUDIO

STUDIO BLOCK

STUDIOBLOCK

LOUNGE

STUDIOS

RESEARCH

W/C

W/C

REVIEW

W/C

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

SHAREDOFFICES

OFFICES

STUDIOBLOCK

integration of space, function, and thought

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SECOND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR FOURTH FLOOR

connecting different disciplines through interstitial space

CROSS SECTION

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

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church/schoolLocation:

10,985

Design Concept:

A proposed Mennonite church / community center and alternative high school. This project takes into account how spaces are shared between two very different groups of people, and the relationships these groups, and the community at large, share together. Aside from just the built structure, the large expanse of land was also very important in terms of extending these integrating concepts past the building and through the site as a whole.

Eugene, Oregon

Sq. Ft.:

17ARCHITECTURE

NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

CROSS SECTION SOUTH ELEVATION

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community space through shared experience

19ARCHITECTURE

opera house

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Location:

169,338

Design Concept:

Due to Portland’s lack of an stand alone opera house, this proposition was made. Located on the west waterfront just off the boardwalk, this is an exceptional location. Very close to the heart of downtown, and just a short walk away from a number of parks, both pedestrian and motor traffic make this a highly accessible venue. Housing two auditoriums, both located on the north side of the structure, it will be able to host a number of productions. The building, although a large structure compared to the existing surrounding, relates to it’s surroundings most prominently by extending it’s west wing towards the water. This cantilever creates a sheltering relationship with boardwalk users and helps to attract those passing by through the highly transparent ground level.

Portland, Oregon

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

Sq. Ft.:

21ARCHITECTURE

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

WEST ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION CROSS SECTION

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Character and job references available upon request

Education:

2009 University of OregonBachelor of ArchitectureBusiness Administration Minor

Work Experience:

2010 - 2013 Royal Bearing Inc., Architectural Consultant / International Business Laison and Purchasing Agent•Cultivated and sustained business relationships with overseas and domestic clients•Led architectural development of Royal Bearing Inc.’s properties

2003 - PRESENT Freelance Rendering, Designer•Rendered interior and exterior spaces to be used in commercial andresidential projects

2003 - PRESENT Freelance Family Housing, Architectural Draftsman •Created the final construction documents•Guided design direction from concept through the permit process

2007 - 2008 Transystems Corporation Architecture of Oregon, Architectural Intern•Prepared sheet sets, detailed drawings, and red lined construction documents •Completed design work and code research for multiple projects

2003 - 2005 Baker Bearing Company, Inventory Analyst•Remodeled the complete warehouse inventory•Shipped and received power transmission parts

2005 - 2007 Lesher Masonry Inc., Site Coordinator•Mainted high standards in the quality and consistency of mortar and stone •Controlled the logistics of the preparation and disassembling of job sites

Professional Skills:

•Sketchup•Multiframe•Mac and PC OS•Microsoft Office Suite•Atrex Business Software

Special Projects:

Mennonite Church/Alternative High School•Conceptualized with church members and students on ways to remodel their current space to further accomodate the needs of both parties

Non Profit Orginization Summer Campground•Developed the detailing of the built structure and the composition ofmaterials through 3D renderings

•AutoCAD & Autodesk Affiliations•Adobe CS Platforms•Revit•3DS Max Design•Kerkythea Rendering System

Other Skills:

•Hand rendering•Physical modeling•As-Built drawing sets