2. 18-23 STOCKHOLM LIBRARY
Pennsylvania College of Technology | 2016
6-11 THE RETURN | Monie Bay Research Facility
University of Maryland Integrated Studio | 2018
12-13 NORTH CAMPUS MASTER PLAN | UMD
University of Maryland Design Studio IV | 2018
14-17 CORN CRIB CROSSING | Brainy Camps Master Plan
University of Maryland Design Studio VI | 2019
24-27 BOHEMIAN HOSTAL
Pennsylvania College of Technology | 2017
28-29 DIGITAL MODELING
Pennsylvania College of Technology | University of Maryland | RLPS Architects
3. INTERSECTION NATURAL & BUILT
EXPRESSED STRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES
SPACE CREATION
Project Description and Vision
The Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland, Part of the
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, employed the students at the University
of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation to develope a field sta-
tion located in Princess Anne, MD as a Monie Bay Field Station. The Field Station has
an opportunity to have a large impact by engaging with the community in new ways
with special events, exhibits, and classrooms for hands-on learning. The building , as a
model of energy and resource efficiency, will itself be a teaching tool.
At the intersection between human experience and the marsh ecosystem, the building
acts as a water filtration facility. Educational wastewater filtration terracing serves as
the central organizing element, ultimately returning the water to the wetlands. The
dormitory, research, and gathering spaces are connected by a linear porch space and
organized around a decked courtyard to maximize views and access to the
Marshlands.
THE RETURN
Monie Bay Research Facility
University of Maryland Integrated Design Studio | Fall 2018 | Project Length 12 weeks
Collaboration with Adam Knoebel
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4. SOUTH ELEVATION
THE DELTA: SHARED COURTYARD
Site Plan Site Plan
Stage 1 and 2
Amphitheater
Living Machine
Soft Parking
Outdoor
Shower
Ground Source Wells
Site PlanSITE PLAN Site Plan
Stage 1 and 2
Amphitheater
Living Machine
Soft Parking
Outdoor
Shower
Ground Source Wells
SITE PLAN
SOUTH ELEVATION
Site Section Longitudinal
Site Section Longitudinal
SITE SECTION LONGITUDINAL
South Elevation
North Elevation
FLOOR
CONNECTION
VERANDA
CONNECTION
ROOF
CONNECTION
WALL SECTION
AMPHITHEATER: VISUAL EDUCATION SPACE8 THE RETURN 9
5. 1. DEEP OVERHANGS
2. ENERGY GENERATION
3. SOLAR TUBES FOR DEEPER SPACES
1. PRIMARY TANK
2. RECIRCULATION TANK
3-4. TIDAL FLOW WETLANDS5-6.VETICAL FLOW WETLANDS
INFLUENT BLACK/GREY WATER
FALL
SPRING
WINTER
SUMMER
Labratory Perspective LABORATORY PERSPECTIVE ADMINISTRATION PERSPECTIVE
SECTION PERSPECTIVE: THROUGH ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF DORMITORY
Wall Section Comparison 1/4” = 1’-0”
2 X 12
RAFTER
2 1/2" ROOF ZIP SYSTEM
11 1/2" WOOL INSULATION
STANDING SEAM
METAL ROOFING
2 1/2" WALL ZIP
SYSTEM
AIR/WATER
BARRIER
WINDOW HEADER
2 X 6 WALL
STUD
5 1/2" INSULATION
RECYCLED
METAL SIDING
SELF-ADHERED MEMBRANE
ROLLING SHUTTER
SYSTEM
VENT
RECYCLED METAL
SIDING
FLASHING
2 1/2" WALL
ZIP SYSTEM
TONGUE AND GROOVE
CEDAR FINISH
2 X 6 WALL
STUD
5 1/2" WOOL
INSULATION
WINDOW HEADER
SIMPSON STRONG TIE
PROTECTIVE PANEL
RAIL
2 1/2" ZIP
AIR/VAPOR
BARRIER 2 1/2" OSB
INSULATED
PANEL
8" WOOL
INSULATION
1 1/2"
SUBFLOOR
3/4" GYPSUM
MAPLE FLOORING
2 X 12 TGI FLOOR
JOISTS
PROTECTIVE
PANEL RAIL
2 X 4 KICKER
SIMPSON HANGER
CEDAR CLADDING
COMPOSITE DECKING
2 X 12 JOISTS
Building Section 1/4" = 1' - 0".
2 X 12
RAFTER
2 1/2" ROOF ZIP SYSTEM
11 1/2" WOOL INSULATION
STANDING SEAM
METAL ROOFING
2 1/2" WALL ZIP
SYSTEM
AIR/WATER
BARRIER
WINDOW HEADER
2 X 6 WALL
STUD
5 1/2" INSULATION
RECYCLED
METAL SIDING
SELF-ADHERED MEMBRANE
ROLLING SHUTTER
SYSTEM
VENT
RECYCLED METAL
SIDING
FLASHING
2 1/2" WALL
ZIP SYSTEM
TONGUE AND GROOVE
CEDAR FINISH
2 X 6 WALL
STUD
5 1/2" WOOL
INSULATION
WINDOW HEADER
SIMPSON STRONG TIE
PROTECTIVE PANEL
RAIL
2 1/2" ZIP
AIR/VAPOR
BARRIER 2 1/2" OSB
INSULATED
PANEL
8" WOOL
INSULATION
1 1/2"
SUBFLOOR
3/4" GYPSUM
MAPLE FLOORING
2 X 12 TGI FLOOR
JOISTS
PROTECTIVE
PANEL RAIL
2 X 4 KICKER
SIMPSON HANGER
CEDAR CLADDING
COMPOSITE DECKING
2 X 12 JOISTS
Building Section 1/4" = 1' - 0".
2 X 12
RAFTER
2 1/2" ROOF ZIP SYSTEM
11 1/2" WOOL INSULATION
STANDING SEAM
METAL ROOFING
2 1/2" WALL ZIP
SYSTEM
AIR/WATER
BARRIER
WINDOW HEADER
2 X 6 WALL
STUD
5 1/2" INSULATION
RECYCLED
METAL SIDING
SELF-ADHERED MEMBRANE
ROLLING SHUTTER
SYSTEM
VENT
RECYCLED METAL
SIDING
FLASHING
2 1/2" WALL
ZIP SYSTEM
TONGUE AND GROOVE
CEDAR FINISH
2 X 6 WALL
STUD
5 1/2" WOOL
INSULATION
WINDOW HEADER
SIMPSON STRONG TIE
PROTECTIVE PANEL
RAIL
2 1/2" ZIP
AIR/VAPOR
BARRIER 2 1/2" OSB
INSULATED
PANEL
8" WOOL
INSULATION
1 1/2"
SUBFLOOR
3/4" GYPSUM
MAPLE FLOORING
2 X 12 TGI FLOOR
JOISTS
PROTECTIVE
PANEL RAIL
2 X 4 KICKER
SIMPSON HANGER
CEDAR CLADDING
COMPOSITE DECKING
2 X 12 JOISTS
Building Section 1/4" = 1' - 0".
2 X 12
RAFTER
2 1/2" ROOF ZIP SYSTEM
11 1/2" WOOL INSULATION
STANDING SEAM
METAL ROOFING
2 1/2" WALL ZIP
SYSTEM
AIR/WATER
BARRIER
WINDOW HEADER
2 X 6 WALL
STUD
5 1/2" INSULATION
RECYCLED
METAL SIDING
SELF-ADHERED MEMBRANE
ROLLING SHUTTER
SYSTEM
VENT
RECYCLED METAL
SIDING
FLASHING
2 1/2" WALL
ZIP SYSTEM
TONGUE AND GROOVE
CEDAR FINISH
2 X 6 WALL
STUD
5 1/2" WOOL
INSULATION
WINDOW HEADER
SIMPSON STRONG TIE
PROTECTIVE PANEL
RAIL
2 1/2" ZIP
AIR/VAPOR
BARRIER 2 1/2" OSB
INSULATED
PANEL
8" WOOL
INSULATION
1 1/2"
SUBFLOOR
3/4" GYPSUM
MAPLE FLOORING
2 X 12 TGI FLOOR
JOISTS
PROTECTIVE
PANEL RAIL
2 X 4 KICKER
SIMPSON HANGER
CEDAR CLADDING
COMPOSITE DECKING
2 X 12 JOISTS
Building Section 1/4" = 1' - 0".
WALL SECTION PERSPECTIVE:
SECTION TO ELEVATION
SOLAR STRATEGIES
RAINWATER AND FILTRATION STRATEGIES
WIND ROSE & NATURAL VENTILATION STRATEGIES THE RETURN 1110
6. Paint Branch
Cam
pus Creek
02
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
North Campus Master Plan
University of Maryland Design Studio IV | Spring 2018 | Project Length 5 weeks
Collaboration with Elizabeth Brown, Matthew Rissmiller, and Trevor Wood
Project Description and Vision
The University of Maryland North Campus is known for having the Xfinity Center and more back of house locations for the campus. This studio was focused on creating a
master plan future for the North Campus of the University of Maryland. The studio was divided into several teams with different objectives. The North Campus Mixed-Use &
High Density scheme is a response of what the existing North Campus lacks. The overall objective for the scheme is to create a stronger sense of community, better site and
campus sustainability, densify north campus, improve occupant wellness, and create a sense of place on North Campus. The vision saw the need for creating a connection to
the College Park City center while approaching the concept of connecting the University of Maryland to the existing town. The scheme implements a careful interaction with
the existing vegetation on campus while occupants have a connection nature.
EXISTING PLAN NORTH CAMPUS MIXED-USE HIGH DENSITY PLAN NORTH CAMPUS
CAMPUS CREEK HYDRO PARKTERRAPIN GARDENS NORTH CAMPUS XFINITY PROMENADE
XFINITY NATURE WALK SECTION
SECTION CAMPUS CREEK HYDRO PARK
SECTION CAMPUS CREEK & PUBLIC HEALTH
SUSTAINABILITY: FOOD TO
WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM12 UMD NORTH CAMPUS 13
7. 03
Project Description and Vision
In 2018, Children’s National Hospital purchased 129 acres in Mattaponi, Maryland
to be redeveloped as a woodland campus for Brainy Camps, a consortium of 14
residential camps for children with serious, chronic diseases. The site, located 18 miles
southeast of Washington, DC near the Patuxent River serves as the proposed location
for a permanent home for Brainy Camps. The Studio organized site design schemes
and designs for different building programs.
Corn Crib Crossing focuses on an urban intersection at the existing Tobacco Barn lane
and Welcome Way promenade crossing the site. This specific design entails cabin
design influenced by a typical agriculture typology of the corn crib. This offers a more
residential scale for the individual cabins rather than the larger agricultural forms. This
design focused on low-heat materials and best sustainable practices to lessen envi-
ronmental impact and energy use for each structure.
CORN CRIB CROSSING
Brainy Camp’s Master Plan & Cabin Design
University of Maryland Topical Design Studio VI | Spring 2019 | Project Length 9 weeks
The Corn Crib
Elevation Study
Ideal Form Simplistic Geometry
Ventilation from Spaced
Siding & Rafters
Exaggerated
Overhangs
14' - 0"
SETBACK
6' - 0"
VEGETATION
16' - 0"
STREET
16' - 0"
STREET
10' - 0"
SETBACK
16' - 0"
VEGETATION
14’ - 0”
SETBACK
16’ - 0”
VEGETATION
16’ - 0”
STREET
6’ - 0”
VEGETATION
10’ - 0”
SETBACK
Figure Ground Regulating Lines Circulation
Vegetation edges Topographic edges Water / wetlands
Existing Mattaponi Site
This existing site poses the amoung of natural edges
surrounding the exisiting buildings. The site through
diagrams reveals regulating lines connecting at a central
point on the site. Exisitng topographic conditions pose a
natural edge and a separation of the land uses existing.
The site sits in a natural buffer as nature takes its course
and takes over.
EXISTING SITE PLAN
VEGETATION EDGES
Figure Ground Regulating Lines Circulation
Vegetation edges Topographic edges Water / wetlands
This existing site poses the amoung of natural edges
surrounding the exisiting buildings. The site through
diagrams reveals regulating lines connecting at a central
point on the site. Exisitng topographic conditions pose a
natural edge and a separation of the land uses existing.
The site sits in a natural buffer as nature takes its course
REGULATING LINES
Figure Ground Regulating Lines Circulation
Vegetation edges Topographic edges Water / wetlands
This existing site poses the amoung of natural edges
surrounding the exisiting buildings. The site through
diagrams reveals regulating lines connecting at a central
point on the site. Exisitng topographic conditions pose a
natural edge and a separation of the land uses existing.
Figure Ground Regulating Lines Circulation
Vegetation edges Topographic edges Water / wetlandsWATER / WETLANDS
CORN CRIB AVENUE CORN CRIB CROSSING 15
8. BRAINY CAMP MATTAPONI CAMPUS: CORN CRIB CROSSING
MANOR
HOUSE
GRIST MILL
LIVESTOCK
BARN
TOBACCO
BARN
PROPOSED
NATATORIUM
PROPOSED
HEALTH CENTER
PROPOSED
W
ELCOME
CENTER
CORN CRIB CROSSING:
SITE DIAGRAM
4'0' 8' 16' 32'
GRAPHIC SCALE - 1/16" = 1'-0"
CORN CRIB CROSSING: SITE DIAGRAM
MANOR
HOUSE
GRIST MILL
LIVESTOCK
BARN
TOBACCO
BARN
PROPOSED
NATATORIUM
PROPOSED
HEALTH CENTER
PROPOSED
W
ELCOME
CENTER
Coauthored: Joanna Hess, Andrew Mazer, Deane Townsend, Taina Peters, James Jesmer
BRAINY CAMP MATTAPONI CAMPUS: EXISTING SITE PLAN
BRAINY CAMP WAY
This wooded way is a green space between the Health Center (located on the left of the image) and Corn Crib
Avenue. This connection is a path students take when first coming to the camp. In initial search for the students
cabins, campers will interact along this path with initial connection to nature and a sense of community. The
design driver leading to an urban intersection happening on this historic site was the opportunity to lessen walking
distance between activities and maintain visual connection to all the campers. Brainy Camp Way connects the
cabins for the students through a shared green space.
2'0' 4' 8' 16'
GRAPHIC SCALE - 1/8" = 1'-0"
TRANSVERSE BUILDING SECTION
LONGITUDINAL BUILDING SECTIONLONGITUDINAL BUILDING SECTION
TRANSVERSE BUILDING SECTION4'0' 8' 16' 32'
GRAPHIC SCALE - 1/16" = 1'-0"
CABIN AXONCABIN AXON
MODEL WALL SECTION
Roof Exterior to Interior
• Cedar shakes
• Vapor barrier
• OSB Sheathing
• 2x10 dimensional
lumber
• Sheep Wool Insulation
• Cedar interior plank
•
Wall Exterior to Interior
• Charred Cedar Siding
• BamCORE Panelized
wall system
• Sheep Wool Insulation
• Cedar interior planks
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9. 04
Project Description and Vision
Stockholm the capital of Sweden is one of the most populous urban areas in the
Nordic countries. The city consists of fourteen islands where most of the city center is
situated on the water. The community located west of the downtown center includes
a ferry stop which is a prime location for a new library and new cultural piece to the
surrounding area and visitors. Being a more northern climate, the library needs to take
advantage of as much solar gains and be designed with energy efficiency in mind.
Stockholm Public Library is designed to incorporate community while bringing edu-
cational opportunities to those who enter the facility. In addition, this library includes
spaces for the community to read, take classes, hold conferences, and other public
amenities serving the surrounding community. The function of the building is centered
around efficient circulation of employees in addition to the individuals attending. Mate-
rials chosen reflected natural color palette with cutting edge manufactured materials.
Comfort to each occupant is taken seriously with connection to nature, natural materi-
als, and daylight entering each space.
STOCKHOLM LIBRARY
Public Library | Stockholm, Sweden
Pennsylvania College of Tech. Design Studio VI | Fall 2016 | Project Length 4 weeks
Collaboration with Adam Knoebel
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10. SITE PLAN
SITE ANALYSIS: CIRCULATION
3D BUILDING SECTION
STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS THIRD FLOOR PLAN: CONFERENCE ROOMS, READING ROOMS,
CLASS ROOMS, STUDY SPACES
SECOND FLOOR PLAN: OPEN WORK AREA, CLASS ROOM, STUDY
ROOMS, KIDS LIBRARY,
FIRST FLOOR PLAN: BOOKSTORE, CAFE, LIBRARY SERVICES, BIKE
STORAGE, CIRCULATION/REFERENCE, GREENHOUSE
Two, Three story rectangles forming an edge to the street. Using one rectangle to form a visual extrusion into
street edge. Circulation from within the buildings shown on the exterior with stairway extrusions. Bringing vegeta-
tion back to waters edge for visual connection and natural edge to existing waterfront edge.
DESIGN PROCESS
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11. CAFE: FIRST FLOOR
KIDS LIBRARY: SECOND FLOOR
EXTERIOR: BIKE ENTRANCE
EXTERIOR: FERRY STOP WITH NEW PUBLIC SPACE OPEN READING SPACE: 1ST TO 2ND FLOOR
WALL SECTION: DOUBLE SKIN FACADE22 STOCKHOLM LIBRARY 23
12. 05
Project Description and Vision
The Bohemian Hostel is the creation of anew prototype model for accommodation
throughout the world, one in which priority is given to the enjoyment of its context, the
urban space, and the comforts provided by its own facilities. The objective behind this
hostel is to enable young tourists - who are traveling with minimal baggage - to enjoy
a space where they can wake up and see the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona while being
able to interrelate with other young people.
The site is located adjacent to the famous Museum of Contemporary Art designed by
Richard Meier. The goal was to offer an icon for the future of Barcelona while respect-
ing the scale of the nearby buildings. This design respected the historic architecture
within the first three floors where the following floors were designed to be a light piece
of architecture towering above the surrounding buildings. The building is designed to
follow values associated with “zero ecological impact”. The building reacts to promi-
nent wind directions as well as natural ventilation.
BOHEMIAN HOSTAL
Gothic Quarter | Barcelona, Spain
Pennsylvania College of Tech. Design Studio VII | Spring 2017 | Project Length 4 weeks
Collaboration with Adam Knoebel
SHARED COMMUNITY SPACE
TYPICAL OUTDOOR TERRACE
TYPICAL ONE BEDROOM
ROOFTOP BAR/CAFE
BARCELONA HOSTAL 2524
13. DESIGN PROCESS
MAX HEIGHT AND BOUNDARY SPACE BETWEEN TYPOLOGY OPTIMAL AERODYNAMICS OPTIMAL VIEW RANGE
OUTDOOR TERRACES WITH
COMMUNITY SPACES
WIND AERODYNAMIC STUDIES
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES SECTION BARCELONA HOSTAL 2726
14. CHESAPEAKE ST. SQUARE
Tenleytown is a community with a history of changes that
have been made. Tenleytown has a deep rooted history of
previously establishing itself as a Fort during the cibil war,
to Reno City (which was a residential area after the civil war),
to where the park stands today as Fort Reno Park. Tenleytown,
located in the Northwest area of D.C., is in ned of a structure
tto connect the surrounding residences of Fort Reno Park to
retail heavy area on Wisconsin Ave., just south of Fort Reno
Park. The town is divided by heavily used vehicular traffic on
Wisconsin Ave. as well as Nebraska Ave. A community driven
piece is in need to be used to promote community social life
as well as connectivity.
Chesapeake St. Square includes spaces to encourage art from
within thewithin the community to broaden the cultural aspect of the
site. The spaces are intended to be used by the community at
will while being connected to the downtown business setting
of Wisconsin Ave. Chesapeake St. Square is an addition to the
community to enhance the wellbeing of individuals by
creating an mixed used enviroment that boasts connectivity
with those from winin the community of Tenleytown.
Transparency through objects
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2
3
VIEW TOWARDS NORTHEAST (1)
Movement of People Through Uses
REVIT MODELING
Undergraduate & Graduate Projects
Projects shown are modeled in revit then post processed in Photoshop.
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SUN HEALTH SENIOR COMMUNITY: RLPS ARCHITECTS INTERNSHIP
RIO FAN ZONE: FALL 2016
GOLDEN GATE HOUSE OF MUSIC: FALL 2016
NEW ORLEANS RESIDENCE: SPRING 2017
POINT PLAZA: FALL 2017
LONDON INTERNET MUSEUM: SPRING 2016
LONDON NURSERY SCHOOL: SPRING 2016
AURORA BOREALIS OBSERVATORY: SPRING 2016VOLO DI VENEZIA: SPRING 2016
CHESAPEAKE ST. SQUARE: FALL 2017
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