Work Samples

2013PORTFOLIO

MARCHANYbianca

Candidate- Master of Interior DesignWork SamplesFall 2013

EXPERIENCEstudio

STUDIOcommercial

The Legatum Center- MItSummer 2012crandon gustofson3 weeks

MIT’s Legatum Center hosts young entrepreneurs who are building businesses off of a bottom up business model in order to stimulate underdeveloped economies. The Legatum Center space will allow for these students to come together and share ideas, make their business plans stronger and develop innovative ideas for their business models. This design is focused on how students can come together to work utilizing hot spots, or mixing stations, of collaborative opportunities.

LEGATUM CENTERFOR DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Plan

The design of this space is meant to bring the Fellows together in multiple ways. There are huddle spaces created in each corner of the space making collaboration an open opportunity for everyone to have access to. Theprogramincludedprivateofficespace for the Legatum Staff, private meeting rooms for investor meetings, a technology room for graphics work and video editing, a small kitchen area, a small lounge area, a fishbowl style conference room andmultiple small huddle spaces as well as desking opportunities for the Fellows to sit still if needed. I space planned based on the idea of “hot spots,” a concept I derived from the idea of what happens at the water cooler in a typical working condition. I hope that this space plan will not only encourage the Fellows to come to the Legatum Center to work, which they currently do not, but also to work together.

Plan

Part of my investigation about collaboration was to look at the different kinds of ways in which people worked and worked together. I designed the space with this in mind, to ensure that these multiple working conditions would be supported at the Legatum Center.

LEGATUM CENTERFOR DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Not only is it important to investigate how people work throughout the day, but looking at how they change their positions throughout the day. And also, how the space transforms throughout the day. I looked at how this space might be arranged at 8am and then how it might be arranged at 4pm.

The Reflected Ceiling Plan showshow suspended clouds in the form of arcs are used to orient the occupant and direct them through the space ensuring they are aware of all of the different kinds of working spaces offered in the center. I didn’t want to impose a lot of down lighting onto the Fellows while they work, so I infused moments of cove lighting all around to add enough ambient lighting. There are pendant lights over the “hot spot” areas, the lounge area and the kitchen area. The space has a southern facing wall with a large set of windows so direct daylighting will provide a large amount of ambient light in the day, but will have to be managed well to ensure the lighting isn’t distracting and doesn’t create glare.

ReflectedCeilingPlan

Section Facing East

Presentation/ Large Collaborative Space

Investor Meeting Room

Fishbowl Meeting Room

Collaborative Space

Haworth 109 Reside, Beside, Belong

Haworth 121 Reside, Beside, EncloseLEGATUM CENTERFOR DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Northwest Axonometric

I chose to look at Haworth furniture because it seemed as though Haworth had taken the time to investigate collaboration space and how the furniture in the space caninfluencetheywaypeoplework.Ifeltthis fit right into my concept of creatinghot spots to encourage people to come together and work together. I was able to utilize two lines of furniture from Haworth. I chose the Reside, Beside, Belong line for the desking because it offered the opportunity to be rearranged throughout the day as needed. It also provided some typical desk workspace that some people are simply accustomed to. I chose the Reside, Beside, Enclose for the private meeting rooms because of the opportunities to videoconference and the white board space provided for pin up and idea generation. I think furniture selection is an imperative part of this process and I’m curious what other furniture dealers are doing.

STUDIOlighting

Retail Fit-OutSpring 2012Lukas Sturmand Amber Hepner8 weeks

FLO BAKERY

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LIGHTING PLAN- DAYLIGHT and ELECTRIC

Daylight plan shows natural light coming from apertures. Electriclightplanshowsfixtureslightingthespace.

T.O. Masonry11' - 2 1/4"

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4"

1' - 0"

0' - 7 1/8"

3' -

1 3/

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SECTIONS

Section Facing East

Section Facing South Wall Graze Detail

Cove Detail

PERSPECTIVES

View From the Stage

View From the Entrance

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5DIM

4DIM

P-1

C-1

F-1

G-1

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SWITCH DIAGRAM

Type Description Manufacturers and models Lamp Notes

P 1

Pendant fixture, plumen designer CFL, e26 medium base 7.55”h x 3.93”l x 3.93”w, 11 watts, 680 lumens, non-dimmable, CRI greater than 80, pendant set mount with black fabric cable (98” MAX), black metal ceiling rose 4.5” diameter, 1.5” height, 120 v, 2700k, general diffuse distribution

Plumen

#S7431

11t3/e26/2700k/PLUMEN

Pendant set and bulb only, pendant cable 25” from base of rose to top of lamp

C 1

Cove fixture, 12.8”l x 1.9”h x 2.1”w LED, 120v, 2700K, 290 lumens, CRI= 70, 6.5 watts, IP20, no shielding, direct Distribution, dimmable

General Electric LED Cove Lighting System

LC12/727/120V 73098

LED cove fixture, mounting track spec LC-MT48/0 0 degree track 48”, leader cable 73108 LC-LC/40 120v 480”, jumper cable 73109 LC-JC/3 120v 36”

G 1

Graze fixture, 2700l, 10ox60o beam angle, 1’l x 2.1”w x 2.8”l, 120v, 427 lumens,34.1 efficacy, CRI 83, 15 watts, dimmable, linear LED surface light, direct distribution

Phillips

eW Graze Powercore

523-000030-02

Dimming capability requires reverse-phase ELV-type dimmer, extruded anodized aluminum cool gray hinge, clear polycarbonate lens, fixture connectors are integral male/female waterproof connectors, run lengths 100 at 120v installed end to end, 20A circuit standard 50ft leader cable

F 1

Flood fixture, white, 3000K, CRI 85, 120v 50/60Hz, 15 watts, power factor less than .9, 36o beam spread, 90 delivered lumens, efficacy 57, dimmable,7 5/16”lx 2 ½”w x 7 5/8”h, direct distribution

Lightolier

Lyten Spot LED LLAB0

LLAB030RFWH

Dimming capability requires reverse-phase ELV-type dimmer, radius white track molded polycarbonate, track adapter housing die cast aluminum steel eyelet friction connection rotates 350o

LED Cove Lighting System

GE Lighting Solutions

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eW Graze Powercore2700 K, 10º x 60º beam angleLinear LED surface light for wall washing and grazingeW Graze Powercore Powercore linear LED lighting fixtures are ideal for surface grazing and wall-washing applications that require high-quality white light. Featuring Powercore technology, eW Graze Powercore processes power directly from line voltage, eliminating the need for external power supplies. Fixtures are available in eight color temperatures, ranging from a warm 2700 K to a cool 6500 K, including standard color temperatures of 2700 K and 4000 K. eW Graze Powercore offers superior illumination quality and dramatic energy savings for new installations and retrofit upgrades. A space-efficient, low-profile aluminum housing and flexible mounting options allow discrete placement within a wide range of compact architectural details.

• Tailorlightoutputtospecificapplications— eW Graze Powercore is available in standard 1 ft and 4 ft exterior-rated housings, and standard 10º x 60º and 30º x 60º beam angles.

• High-performanceilluminationandbeamquality—Superiorbeamqualityoffersstriation-freesaturation as close as 6 in (152 mm) from fixtureplacementwithnovisiblelightscallopingbetweenfixtures.

• Supportsnewapplicationsforwhitelight—Long useful source life (50,000 hours at 70% lumenmaintenance)significantlyreducesoreliminates maintenance problems, allowing the use of white lighting in spaces where lamp maintenance may be limited or unfeasible.

• Universalpowerinputrange—eWGrazePowercore accepts line voltage input of 100, 120, 220 – 240, and 277 VAC.

• Versatileinstallationoptions—Constanttorque locking hinges offer simple position control from various angles without special tools.Thelow-profileextrudedaluminumhousing accommodates installation within architectural niches of many different shapes and sizes.

• Supportforinstallationsrequiringconduittofixtures—eWGrazePowercoreConduitfixtureshaveflyingleadsandthreadedopeningsfor1/2inNPTconduittosupportinstallationsin North America where conduit is required.

• Widerangeofcustomconfigurations—Additionalfixturelengths,beamangles,andcolor temperatures up to 6500 K are available ascustomconfigurations.SeetheeWGrazePowercoreOrderingInformationspecificationsheet for complete details.

• “Coollighting”functionality—eWGrazePowercorefixturesdonotheatilluminatedsurfaces, discharge infrared radiation, or emit ultraviolet light.

• Dimmingcapability—PatentedDIMandtechnology offers smooth dimming capability with selected commercially available reverse-phase ELV-type dimmers.

For detailed product information, please refer to the eW Graze Powercore Product Guide at www.colorkinetics.com/ls/essentialwhite/ewgraze/

2.1 in(53 mm)

24 in (609 mm) / 36 in (914 mm) / 48 in (1219 mm)

17.4 in (442 mm) / 29.4 in (747 mm) / 41.4 in (1052 mm)

2.8 in(71 mm)

3.4 in(85 mm)

2.7 in(69 mm)

3.4 in(85 mm)

2.36 in(60 mm)

.38 in(9.5 mm)

1.38 in(35 mm)

.88 in(22 mm)

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.813 in(21 mm)

1.75 in(44 mm)

2.25 in(57 mm)

1.94 in(49 mm) 1.4 in

(39 mm)

.28 in (7.2 mm) x4Substrate

3.16 in(80 mm)

1.38 in(35 mm).88 in

(22 mm)

.38 in(9.5 mm) 2.36 in

(60 mm)

.22 in (5.5 mm) x6Fixture

12 in (305 mm)

Professional SeriesThe first “designer” low energy bulb.

The Plumen 001distributed by SATCO Products.

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NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION

$16.95 ea.Master carton quantity: 12

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The PLUMEN 001 is the world’s first designer low energy bulb.

The dynamic, sculptured form contrast to the dull regular shapes of existing energy bulbs, in an attempt to make the Plumen a centerpiece, not afterthought.

The PLUMEN 001 works like any other high quality low energy bulb – saving you 80% on your energy bills and lasting 8 times longer than a standard incandescent bulb.

It screws into any standard bulb fitting, gives off a warm white light and will work either shaded or even better, completely naked.

S743111T3/E26/2700K/PLUMEN

• 11 Watt

• 680 Lumen

• Medium Base (E26)

• Equivalent to 60W Incandescent Light bulb

• Lifetime 8,000 Hours

• Non–dimmable

• Kelvin Temperature: 2,700K

• Lamp Dimensions: 7.55” x 3.93”

• Energy Label

• Switching Cycles:

More than 10,000

• Warm–Up time: Less than 30 Seconds

• Mercury Content: Less than 5mg

• Luminous Flux: Initial Output 680 Lumen, final results pending.

• Power Factor: Greater than 50

• Lumen Maintenance: 70% after 6,000 hours.

• Colour Rendering: Greater than 80

• If the PLUMEN 001 breaks, please go to www.epa.gov/cfl.

• For the best way to dispose of the PLUMEN 001, please go to www.epa.gov/cfl.

SPECIFICATIONS

LLAB0Lytespan Spot LED

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2 1/2 in[64 mm]

9 5/8 in[244 mm]

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7 5/8 in[194 mm]

Ø5 7/16 in[138 mm]

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Features1. Track attachment fitting: Molded polycarbonate. Integral color in gray, black or white. Rotates in to track and locks into place with the use of push tab.2. Push tab: Molded polycarbonate. Locks and detaches unit.3. Track adapter housing: Die cast aluminum. Steel eyelet friction connection. Rotates 350°.4. Movable contact: Solid Brass. Extends for connection to 2cd circuit in Advent track.5. Ground contact: Solid Brass.6. Vertical pivot mount: Stainless steel eyelet friction connection. Rotates +/-90° from vertical aim to floor.7. Driver housing: Extruded aluminum with die cast aluminum end caps.8. Integrated heat sink: Die cast aluminum effectively cools leds providing a minimum 50,000 hr lifetime at 70% lumen maintenance.9. Optic assembly: Efficient TIR (total internal reflection) optically clear thermoplastic lenses held securely by frosted translucent thermoplastic holder. Positive securement into luminair with screws and accurately positioned on leds with locating pins. Prevents dust and contaminants from entering led compartment.10. Light source: 9 high brightness white led. 80-85 CRI, LEDS selected for tight color consistency between luminaires single 3 step MacAdam ellipse max.

Accessories: Requires 8595 accessory holder.Accepts two accessories.Snoot: 23SNT6WH/BK/ALLouver: AL4HC SeriesDiffusion/special filters: AF4 SeriesColor filters: ADF4 Series*

MountingFor use with Lytespan Basic, Advent, Radius track, and monopoints. May be used with Lytespan to ProSpec adaptor 26075BK/WH when ProSpec track is preferred.

FinishPowder coated finish* will project colored light on ceiling.

ENERGY STAR

FIXTURE SCHEDULE

STUDIOresidential

Single Family HomeFall 2012Heath Cody and Gabriella Gatto8 weeks

simple.logical.rational

downtownCambridge

schools forthe blind

site trans node

site.19 william st, cambridgeimpact of site• entry condition• public transportation access• neighborhood walk ability• clearlydefinedconsistentway

findingsystem• opportunity for external

services, recreation and jobs

cambridge city center

proximity to schools for the blind

site showing neighborhood walk ability and public transportation access

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indoor air quality.direct sun

firstfloor secondfloor thirdfloor roof

program.conceptthe Cardoza family

Frank: Professor of Criminal Justice at Northeastern Univer-sity, enjoys cookingJuli: Real Estate Agent, enjoys gardeningJason: 11, class clown, loves video games and to play outside, very protective of his little sisterGia: 10, suffers from gross near sightedness that developed at the age of 3, enjoys playing with her brother, gardening with her mother and cooking with her dad, also has a seeing eye dog named Rufus

program

Gathering spaces: great room, living room, kitchen, dining room, activity room, roof garden, storagePersonalspace:3bedrooms,office/guestroom,3bathrooms

simple.logical.rational

The design of this house will be as simple and clear to under-stand as possible in order to offer Gia the most control over her decisions to move through the house. She will be able to develop a method for which she can easily orient and reori-ent herself.

The intent is that this house will then become the founda-tion for which she is comfortable to move through the city of Cambridge as she grows up and gains her independence.

circulation

conceptual.plans It was very important to me that this house made sense to Gia very quickly. I designed the interior space plan based on a rigid circulation plan, allowing you to only turn left, right, go forward or turn completely around. This was derived from looking at the circulation of the City of Cambridge. I postured all primary programmatic functions in a manner that makes the most logicalsenseasyouenterthatfloor.Allprimarycirculationfortheflooris off to the right, while primary circulationbetweenfloorsisofftothe left. This is the same on every flooraswell.

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gathering

wet personal

storagecirculation

logical.bubbles

first floor second floor third floor roof

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logical.plans

first floor second floor third floor roof

first.floor

entrance

living.room

living room interior elevation

crown molding detail

I selected a neutral color pallet that allowed for contrasting variation specificallyidentifyingwhatmaterialwasfloormaterial, wall material and ceiling material. This notion is carried on throughout the entire house as to be consistent in order for Gia to understand its meaning. The furniture specifiedforthelivingroom maintained a rectilinear form in order to fitinwiththerectilinearcirculation around. I also specifiedalowback,widearmed sofa system so that it would differ from other seating selections in the house. All furniture specifiedforthishousehasa simple and logical design.

first floor.kitchen and dining

kitchen elevation

utility pull out drawer

The kitchen is a popular place for any family and wanted to be sure Gia knew where she was within the kitchen at all times. The kitchen island surface is a Vermont marble, cool to touch, very hard, and also white. Where as the dining room table is a monolithic wood, warm to touch, softer than marble and dark in color. The kitchen cabinets are a pencil yellow, postured in front of a slate gray tile backsplash. All appliances will be white so that they are easy to identify against the yellow cabinetry

down light

cove light

decorative pendant light

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Lumapro LED Lightbar

(1.5w, 120v, 2700k, 150 lumnes)

Juno 4” LED Down Light

(120v, 2700k, 600 lumens, IC rated)

firstfloor.lighting

lighting concept image

Lighting in the house would play a large role of whether or not this house will be successful for Gia. I chose cove lighting to be the ambient light source for the entire house.Ispecifieddownlighting over circulation spaces to serve as a beacon for Gia as she moves through the house at night.

third.floor

great room

Great roomGia’s private space

thirdfloor.gia’s space Another big family space is the great room. This is a more casual space where everyone can be together to play games and watch movies. I created a special nook space for Gia to be with a soft couch and highly materialized throw pillows. I also added apendantlightfixturethat can be dimmed with multiple lamps so that Gia can control her ambient lighting. I thought this would be a cool space for a young girl to hang out and listen to music or spend time with her friends.

FURNITURE SPECIFICATION SUMMARYITEM CODE DESCRIPTION IMAGE QTY. UNIT COST EXT. COST COMMENTS

Hive Place Sofa C-1Metal Frame, wood structure, polyurethane foam, 2 seater 2 $7,820.00 $15,640.00

Usona Occasional Chair C-2 Bultex and beech structure with oak feet. 1 call to request #VALUE!

Topsider Coffer Table T-1 Rhythymic plank patern, solid shesham wood 1 $449.00 $449.00

Terra Dining Table T-2 Monolithic structure built from FSC certified wood 1 $499.00 $499.00

Metal Schoolhouse Counter Stool C-3

Cantileve styled metal chair to be used around kitchen island 4 $149.00 $596.00

Saarine Tulip Arm Chair C-4

Aluminum base, fiberglass with an upholstered seat 4 $1,559.00 $6,236.00

Drop in Sectional C-5 Steel structure, wood footings, upholstered 1 $8,040.00 $8,040.00

LIVING ROOM

DINING ROOM

GREAT ROOM

TOTAL: $31,410.00

furniture.specification

STUDIOresidential

Three family homeFall 2012Heath Cody and Gabriella Gatto8 weeks

This multifamily project is situated in the heart of South Boston. We were encouraged to investigate neighborhoods that we were not too familiar with. Though I have worked in South Boston at the Design Center, I never really ventured past Drydock Avenue. I thought South Boston would be a great place to investigate ideas for how to build a community within a community. In this design project, our client would be a developer, who will be looking to rent space in a three family home.

South Boston, MA

“They may take you or break you, but they’ll never forsake you.”

-Southie Is My Hometown, Jerome L. Proctor

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History

Present Day: developed by the Boston Wharf Company

1880: used for iron foundries and shipyards

1776: “Dorchester Neck” used for grazing livestock

Southie

Planning District

Neighborhood

The Neighborhood

30,000 residents3.3 square miles

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SouthieDemographics

48.1% of residents are 25-44

Age Distribution

Education

about 45% of men and women have at least a

Bachelors Degree

Marital Status

Household Population

average household size is 2-3 people

Researching demographics is essential to understanding the kind of people that live in South Boston, and the kind of people that will most likely look into living in this newly developed triple decker. The key demographic notes studied help me design a space that would fit the most likely candidate for the space.

East Broadway

Summer Street

Congress Street

L Street

West Broadway

Dorcheste

r Street

SiteSite- 585 E. 5th Street

Public Transportation

Major Roads

Community Activity

Site

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Site selection became a pragmatic approach to what a developer would want to attract tenants. I chose a site right in the heart of South Boston within walking distance to market, transportation and entertainment.

Program:-Unit to accommodate a single per-son-Unit to accommodate a couple-Unit to accommodate a small family of three-Community gathering space on first and second floors-Community gathering space on roof-Storage space in the basement-Laundry facilities in the basement-Elevator-Two stair options, main and emer-gency-Incorporate sustainablilty

Site585 E 5th Street I walked South Boston looking for the perfect block and I settled in on this one. I’ve chosen to put my building in the heart of the block, just as the neighborhood is deep within the heart of South Boston.

* Located in the heart of the South Boston Neighborhood* Close proximity to major thor-oughfare* Close proximity to public trans-portation* Close proximity to local market-place* Residential street, parking all around* Located in the heart of the South Boston Neighborhood* Close proximity to major thor-oughfare* Close proximity to public trans-portation* Close proximity to local market-place* Residential street, parking all around N

Family

Community

old

segregated/ isolated

blue collar

“neighborhood”

rural

traditional

shipyards/ iron works

preserve

new

inclusive/ community

white collar

“planning district”

urban

contemporary

business

develop

The Dichotomies of Southie Pride

In order to enhance the relationship between the original residents of South Boston and newly relocated urban professionals, we must find a way to balance the strength of historic pride and the existence of gentrification. This can be done by blurring the boundaries of community and preserving the working nature of South Boston.

CommunityPrecedent Studies

Union Wharf- Baltimore City, MD -Bozzuto developed this 250+ Unit complex with community in mind, the building encourages its residents to gather with various activities such as a spa, yoga and chic lounge areas.

Monumental Stair -Designed to slow movement to allow the occupant to appreciate the environment

Sanchinarro Mirador Housing, Mardrid -MVRDV Architects explore privacy and publicity with this 21-story housing project. They offer multiple opportunities for public space within the building through circulation and courtyard. -Reinterpreted the American Fire Escape by centralizing it.

Yoga at the Union Wharf Monumental Stair- Cefalu, Italy

Egress Stair- Mirador Mirador Housing Project

CommunityFamily

Community

Conceptual Floor Plans

Unit 3Unit 2Unit 1Basement Roof

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CommunityUnit Floor Plans

Unit 3Unit 2Unit 1

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Bathroom

Bathroom Bathroom

Bathroom

Entry

KitchenKitchen

Kitchen

Living Area

Living Area

Living Area

Bedroom

Closet

Closet

Closet

Closet

Closet

Closet

Closet

ClosetCloset

Office

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From the demographic research conducted, I decided I would design each unit a little differently. The first floor unit I designed for young, single people. These people might be looking to live in a shared condition with a roommate. Here the space offers room for each tenant to have separate private spaces while gathering spaces are central, and building circulation is also central. The second floor is for a young couple. Here they can share a bedroom with larger bathroom facilities and they also have a large living area for possible entertaining. The third floor is for the young urban professional who probably works a lot and spends little time at home relaxing. I’ve added a bonus home office space for this tenant, so that he/she may separate work from home.

CommunityCommunity Spaces

Solar Panels

Storage Unit

Storage Unit Storage Unit

LaundryStation

Water Tanks MechanicalRoom

Bike Racks

Bike Racks

Roof Deck

Air Conditioning Units

Storage

Basement Roof Deck

Roof Deck View of the City

Laundry Station in Basement

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A large part of creating a community is creating the space for the community to interact. I found two opportunities to do this within the building. In the basement, a laundry and storage facility is provided for the tenants. Since the site is in close proximity to other facility, I’ve provided bike storage as well for the tenants who choose to ride their bikes to work or school. On the roof, I’ve created multiple areas for socialization and retreat. Here, the tenants can enjoy summer roof parties or an afternoon with the Sunday paper.

CommunityKey Elevations

Water Systems Storage Unit Storage UnitWall Mounted Bike Racks

Basement- West Elevation

Entry- West Elevation

Bathroom Elevation

Kitchen Counter Detail

CommunityVisually and Audibly Permeable Elevator

Early Elevator Technology

Elevator Concept Image

Vertical Concept Diagram

A large part of my concept for building community within this building was the centralized circulation. I wanted to use an elevator that would still allow for visual connectivity from there to the stair, so as tenants moved throughout the building, they would be encouraged to interact with one another, getting to know each other.

CommunityFinish Selection: Entry

Entry Elevation- Facing East

Inspiration for Mailbox System

Rubik Console Table

Material Selection

I chose a rich pallet for the entry condition to represent South Boston’s rich history. I incorporated a mudroom cabinetry system for the tenants to use as a point to drop their bags while they check their mail or if they were just caught in the rain. I wanted to use a mailbox system that could be aged, possibly an antique from the late 19th century.

CommunitySustainable ImplementationUS Green Build Council LEED Credit Opportunities

Indoor Environmental Quality 161: design entryway with track of mats on the exteriorEnergy and Atmosphere 1: utilize thermal mass of concreteEA48: optimize energy performance (HVAC, domestic hot water, appliances, lighting)EA60: specify different window glazing for windows with different orientationsEA90: provide indoor lighting controlsEA101: solar hot waterInnovation and Design4: manage noiseID5: design with indoor air quality in mindID7: universal designID8: optimize layoutID9: sheltered entrywayID10: storageMaterials and Resources 117: use high recycled, formaldehyde free content

STUDIOfurniture

Coffee tablespring 2013Joe Deveau and Kelly Jean Ard16 weeks

Furniture Design Studio is intended to teach interior design students about wood, wood working and furniture construction. What I found most exciting about this studio was the opportunity to see one of my designs come to fruition. I enjoyed the problem solving required to develop joints to support the weight of my table and ensure it came together as I had hoped. I implemented a few complex angles into my design and it was imperative that I tested different approaches to ensure they worked well. I am proud of my design, a little frustrated with some of the details, however, overall glad that I have a fantastic coffee table!

A Bridge as a Connector

The View of a Beautiful City

efficiency in multi functionality Bianca MarchanyFebruary 1, 2013

Candidate- Master of Interior Design

We began the course with an inspiration board. We were to select multiple ideas that we are interested in and document them in a way that demonstrated the concepts I was interested in. I was interested in the idea of a bridge as a connector because connectivity is a common concept I have investigated in other studio design projects. I thought there could be an interesting way to develop this concept into a piece of furniture. The view of a city is always in high demand. Whether it’s real estate or a hotel room, people will pay for a view. I’ve lived in a few great cities around the world, and I’ve come to appreciate how city centers begin to develop their own identity through a skyline. As a designer, we are encouraged to be efficient andfunctional in the way we design. I thought it would be interesting if my piece of furniture could serve two purposes.

Bianca MarchanyCandidate- Master of Interior Design

March 11, 2013Furniture Design Studio

“the Eusapia of the living has taken to copying its underground copy” - Italo Calvino, Invisible CitiesEusapia

a subtle dialogue between the living and the dead As we developed our inspirational ideas into sketch model and mock up, I began to understand where this design would go. I was suggested to read the book, “Invisible Cities” by Italo Calvino because of my interest in the concept of city. The book discussed ancient cities and their relationships to each other, the water, the people and the dead. I found myself drawn to the city of Eusapia where the city revere the dead and in return the dead revere the city. I found there to be an interesting fine line betweenliving and not living that could easily be misconstrued. I thought this could be an interesting opportunity to design. As I progressed through a design the evolved from abstracted views of my favorite cities, I landed on a design that would investigate void and connectivity aswell as the fineline connecting them.

Bianca MarchanyCandidate- Master of Interior Design

May 13, 2013Furniture Design Studio

a subtle dialogue between the living and the dead As this piece developed, joint study became an imperative part of the design to investigate joint in order to ensure my table would be structural without breaking the line connecting each piece to the next. I used miter joints at each corner, however given the complex angles at four points, I added a partial spline for added support. I was able to maintain the grain throughout the entire piece, which was awesome, however I was frustrated with how some of my miters came out. Miters are tough, anyone who is familiar with wood working recommends a different joint, however miters are seamless, and that was important to me. I chose a rosewood veneer backed with a quarter sawn wenge. I chose the rosewood because it had beautiful cathedraling, and the wenge because it would serve a nice dark underside, to represent the dead. The rosewood darkened a littleafterfinish,butfitsinquitenice with my home aesthetic.

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spring 2013Paul Joyce16 weeks

Thesis Seminar is meant to prepare us for entry into thesis ensuring we have developed a strong thesis proposal securing a site and a thesis advisory panel for the year to come. I chose to continue to investigate ideas from the Graduate Research and Writing class I took the semester before. I investigated the notion of the “adjacent possible” and idea developed by Steven Johnson in his book, “Where Good Ideas Come From.” In this book, Johnson discussestheessentialstepstodevelopinganinnovativeidea.Thefirststepisthe“adjacentpossible” which states that in order for an idea to develop, it must connect to another existingidea.Therewillalwaysbeafinitenumberofexistingideas,howeverthemorethey connect, the better chance these ideas will build off of one another. I’ve translated this concept into the workplace and have begun to learn about the many different ways we can create collaborative space where ideas can begin to connect with one another.

>a space for collaboration > Cultivating an environment that supports innovation for MIT’s Legatum Center

Boston Architectural College > Master of Interior Design > Spring 2013

Bianca Marchany > Student > ______________________________________________________________

Kara Hanson > Advisor > ___________________________________________________________________

Crandon Gustafson > Head, School of Interior Design > _______________________________________

Paul Joyce > Instructor > _________________________________________________________________

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Cultural Context > Cultural Collaboration

“When designed to foster cross-cultural collaboration and innovation, work envi-ronments can help build trust—the currency of collaboration— among coworkers, and between employees and managers. Establishing trust is paramount to suc-cess abroad—and can be accomplished by studying the local cultural traits that outwardly manifest themselves in the workplace.” ~ The Culture Code Team, Steelcase 360

>> create visual connectivity

> visual communication important

> individualistic work style

> accepting of group activity

> relationships are important

> relationships not as important

> maintaining harmony is paramount

> offer moments of solitude

> accepting of dense space

> support multiple postures

> offer multiple work spaces

> work spaces reflect tradition

> value in personalized space

> integrate brand messaging

> appreciate “tech-rich” space

> not accepting of change

> accepting of change

> working lunch common

> incorporate lounge opportunities

> incorporate cafe atmosphere

> spaces to relax at work, not common

> “go-with-the-flow” attitude*Diagrams courtesy of Steeclase Cultural Research Team*

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Precedent Study > Vodafone

Vodafone Headquarters in Amsterdam was a design collaboration between Steelcase and OCS Workplaces in order to create an office environment that achieved the following: -optimized business organization -facilitated mobile working -encouraged collaboration, and -ensured all branding was visible.

Designers utilized the concept of “the changing workplace” in order to offer Vodafone office members multiple opportunities to work in different working conditions. The design incorporates visual connectivity with glass partitions between conference areas, semi-private office areas and circulation space in order to add to the opportunity for serendipitous encounters fostering the adjacent possible. The design also incorporates multiple seating style options ranging from lounge chairs to bar stools, to a very clever niche option. What I can draw from this design is the execution of the concept with particular attention to the need for people to change their body position. The use of transparency to create visual connectivity and also to allow light to pass deep into a space.

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>Precedent Study > Blackduck

Blackduck Software, Burlington, MA was designed by SGA out of Boston. This project takes on a character of its own with a secret script left for employees only. The use of binary code as a part of the environmental graphics is one of the few design elements that inspires Blackduck employees.

Designers created a collaborative space for employees to spend more time working together than glued to their multiple computer screens by lowering panel partitions between workstations. They also included nomad space, spaces for anyone to come and work, integrated between workstations. Workstation included white board and pin-up panels for employees to post and write, there were similar opportunities in conference rooms utilizing a glass panel with quadrant styled tinting, to be used as a calendar, or a graph, or whatever the users needed.

Another aspect of the design for this space was to incorporate a cafe atmosphere for the employees to have another opportunity to collaborate. Here there are small round tables, low work bars, high work bars, and lounge chairs. The space is also highlighted with two televisions to keep employees updated on current events, or whatever they want to watch.

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Precedent Study > IDEO

Focused Chaos

The use of “pin up” space is a method to allow all ideas to be viewed by all in order to evoke new ideas. The space these ideas are displayed becomes a hot spot for innovation to occur. IDEO utilizes this method during the beginning steps of their innovation process. They call it the “deep dive” or “focused chaos,” a non-conventional brainstorming session with rules: >one conversation at a time >stay focused on the topic >encourage wild ideas >defer judgment >build on the ideas of others.

As the office members brainstorm ideas they pin them up on corkboard-covered walls. By the end of a three- or four-hour session, hundreds of ideas have been pinned up. The pin up method is crucial to IDEOs method and is furthermore crucial to the concept of the adjacent possible.

What else is interesting about IDEO is the space for which they work in. They pride themselves on the idea of personalizing their spaces and the ability to make changes that each individual believes is better for the whole.

> My proposed site will be the Legatum Center at MIT, this site is for students of the Sloan Business School who have been accepted into the Legatum program because they have a great idea for a business that will stimulate a third world economy. These students will use the space to work together to build business plans, to meet with investors, to present their ideas and to gather as a community. The site is located at 238 Main Street, 4th Floor, Suite 401 in Cambridge. The building has strong north and south facing facades and is located within a block from the intersection of Memorial Drive and the Longfellow Bridge. The site is one block away from the Charles River situated on the east side of the MIT campus. The site is accessible via the Red Line

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Site Analysis > Sun and Wind

Based on ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals Comfort Model, 2005 “For people dressed in normal winter clothes, Effective Temperatures of 68°F (20°C) to 74°F (23.3°C) (measured at 50% relative humidity), which means the temperatures decrease slightly as humidity rises. The upper humidity limit is 64°F (17.8°C) Wet Bulb and a lower Dew Point of 36F (2.2°C). If people are dressed in light weight summer clothes then this comfort zone shifts 5°F (2.8°C) warmer.”

>This corner of campus is a typical bustling part of Cambridge. The Kendall T Station and a Hub Station are just across the street making access to the site easy.

Site Analysis > Circulation and Access

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>Building Code Analysis

Building Code: 04.25.2013

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ZONING REQUIREMENTS1 Zoning District RES C-3B2 Lot Area 26,622 sf3 Maximum Floor Area Ratio4 Total Building Area 82,390 sf

5 Building Height - No. of Floors 5 storiesHeight limit within the District is 120 ft

6 Minimum Yard dimensions (front, rear, side)300 sf Lot Area: Dwelling Unit

7 Off Street Loading 8 Off Street Parking9 Landscaping

10 Other relevant ordinances

BUILDING REQUIREMENTS1 Occupancy Classification (s) 304 1 B2 Height and Area Limitations Table 503

a) Exceptions to Area Limitations 504 2 Sprinkled BLDG 20'/ storyb)Mixed Occupancy Buildings

3 Types of Construction 601 1A4 Mixed Occupancy Separations5 Req.Hrs of Fire Resistance6 Exterior Bearing Walls 601 37 Exterior -Nonbearing Walls 601 18 Interior Bearing Walls 601 3a

9 Interior Nonbearing Walls 601 010 Columns 601 3a

11 Columns Supporting Roofs Only12 Beams 601 3a

13 Beams Supporting Roofs Only14 Floor Construction 601 215 Roof Construction 601 1a/2b

16 Elevator Framing17 Mezzanine Floors18 Basement Construction19 Driveways and Loading Spaces20 Fire - Resistive Requirements

a) Stairway Enclosures 708 4 2b) Elevator Enclosures 708 4 2c) Enclosures of Heating Roomsd) Enclosures of Wells & Chutese) Battery Roomsf) Interior Wall and Clg.Finishes 706 0 Noncumbustibleg) Storage Rooms over 100sq.fth) Boiler Roomsi) Corridors 1018 1 0

21 Fire Protection Equipmenta)Sprinkler Systems 903 1 Yesb)Special Requirements

22 Openings in Required Stairs23 Combustible Materials

EXIT REQUIREMENTS1 Types of Exits2 Automatic sprinkler system? Yes3 Minimum Number of Exits 1021 1 24 Travel Distance to Exits (in feet) 1016 1 200 ft 300 ft total travel dist.

a)Increases Permitted (in feet) 1016 1 100 ftb)Dead End Corridor (in feet) 1018 4 50 ftc) Common Path of Travel 1014 3 100 ft

5 Capacity of Exitsa) inches of exit width per occ. - Stairs 1005 1 30 inb) Total Exit Width in inches - Stairs 1009 1 44 inc) People per unit of exit width - Doors 1015 1 49 per

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IBC238 Main Street, Cambridge

d) Total Exit Width in inches - Doors 1009 1 44 in6 Minimum Width of Exits

a) Stairs in inches 1009 1 44 inb) Corridors in inches 1018 2 44 inc) Doors in inches 1008 1 32 in

7 Revolving Doors8 Landings9 Handrails

10 Stair Construction11 Enclosures12 Headroom13 Distance Between Exits14 Accessible Entrance & Vestibule Doors

SANITATION REQUIREMENTS1 Toilets(WC) 2902 1.12 Women 2902 1.1 23 Men 2902 1.1 24 Urinals IPC 419 25 Lavatories 2902 1.16 Women 2902 1.1 27 Men 2902 1.1 28 Drinking Fountains 2902 1.1 1 ADA 6029 Accessible Toilet Room Facilities 1109 2 1 ea

10 Toilets and Fountains Max. Travel Dist. 2902 3.2 500 ft

HEIGHT AND AREA LIMITATIONS5.01 Height Limitations Table 503 UL5.02 Area Limitations Table 503 UL5.03 Height Increase for Sprinklers 504 2 20 ft5.04 Area Increase for Street Frontage 506 2 0.1833 18.33% ? If= (20/P -.25)W/305.05 Area Increase for Sprinklers 506 3 200% If= (214/583 -.25)15/305.06 Unlimited Area Buildings

OCCUPANCY1 Occupancy Classification2 Mixed Occupancy 3 Maximum Accessory Assembly Area4 Occupancy Calculations Occupant Load: TOTAL = Occupants5 100 s.f./person Businesss 10,000 s.f. 1006 15 s.f./person Assembly - Conf. s.f. assembly a possibility7 15 s.f./person Assembly - Café s.f. café a possibility8 xx s.f./person Assembly - Locker s.f.9 xx s.f./person Assembly - Gym s.f.

10 xx s.f./person Assembly - Auditor. s.f.11 xx s.f./person Storage s.f.12 TOTAL 10000 s.f.

ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1 Scope 1101 12 Elevators 1109 63 Signage 11104 Toilet Rooms and Shower FacultiesFacilities 1109 2 1 ea5 Doors 1008 1 32 in6 Controls and Operating Mechanisms 1109 127 Accessible Entrance 1105 18 Drinking Fountains 1109 5 19 Telephones

10 Accessible Toilet Sinks11 Platform Lifts12 Alarms13 Seating, Tables, & Work Surfaces 1109 10 5%14 Accessible Route 110415 Areas of Rescue Assistance16 Curb Ramps17 Ramps18 Stairs19 Detectable Warning Floor Finish

EXPERIENCEwork

AsatechnicaldesignerwithWorkflowInteriors,Iwasquicklybroughton todrawoffice furnitureplansand installationdrawings. Iworkedonfurniturespecificationsespeciallywithregardstoasbuiltconditionsforresaleandreuseaswellasnewofficeconditionstoassistinstallers.I’ve been fortunate to have been apart of a few large scaled projects to include EnerNOC’s Marina Bay building, and an Appnexus design for theirSanFranciscoandSeattleoffices.

Workflow interiorsspring 2013peter elliot3 months and counting...

Once furniture plans are made it is essential to identify power cores for each group of workstations. Here we can be sure the power can be integrated directly into the workstations without allowing for loose cables. Each power core can supply power to up to eight workstations, but we typically prefer it support four to six workstations. Power cores are dimensioned off of exterior walls or columns, in some cases off of significant interior partitions.

Installation drawings are merely the furniture plan with workstations dimensioned off to the nearest exterior wall, column or particularly significant interior partition. We try to give the installers just enough information without overwhelming the drawings with dimension lines. Here they can understand what our intentions are, and still make necessary on site decisions.

Furniture specifications can be complex. For the EnerNOC offices alone, there were ten furniture acknowledgements, each with their own associated plan, an example is featured above. Here, we are able to ensure each and every piece of the furniture has been ordered and at the right count. Our crude way of color coding may seem a bit archaic but it works, and I hope one day I can develop a better method for specifying a project.

EXPERIENCEwork

Teacher’s Assistant- CityLAB, BACWinter 2012-13Len Charney, Alyson Tanguay8 Weeks

The BAC conducted a second pilot study of a CityLAB course intended to introduce BAC graduate students to the concepts of mapping and palimpsest as each student studies and investigates the city of Boston. The future intention of the course is to ensure every student at the BAC earns this knowledge and possible the essential design principles. As a Teacher’s Assistant, I was responsible for supporting the lead instructor, Alyson Tanguay in every aspect of the position from research to course packets builds to coordinating site visits. I also co-taught two design software workshops, Photoshop and InDesign, for the studentsas in introduction todesignproductsand toprepare them for thefinalpresentations.

Even though I was a TA, I felt like I was apart of the course, discovering new perspectives of the city through the eyes of new interior designers and investigating different ideas as I moved in and out of the city.

CITYLAB INTENSIVEWinter 2012-2013

Photo collage of the city of Boston as expressed on the rear wall of a conference room, Boston Society of Architects, Boston, MA.

This course was in its second round as a pilot, so fortunately we had a good amount of work to use as a starting point. The most imperative decisions we needed to make was what the scale of the course would be in reference to what parts of Boston we would investigate. Collaborative, we designed the course to look at the city of Boston in different scales, specifically investigating the neighborhoods of the Back Bay and the North End. These neighborhoods were selected because of their inherent palimpsest nature. When investigating each neighborhood, we began with a site walk, investigating the city at the street scale, then looking at the city from above to identify how scale changes perceptions

CITYLAB INTENSIVE: COURSE PLANNING

CITY LAB INTENSIVE 01.18.13 – 01.25.13

DAY ONE: FRIDAY 01.18.13 BACK BAY TRACINGS

8:00am

Breakfast at BAC Fishbowl Introduction to CityLAB: Personal Introductions and Course Objectives Distribution and Introduction of Workbook Discussion: Preconceived Notions, Three Things You Don’t Know About Boston and the City Hypothesis Discussion/ Lecture: Mapping, Tracing and the City of Boston

• Review and Discussion of Pre-readings • Maps as artifacts; A short history of mapping, map typology, map terminology • Introduction to Boston: historical and geographical overview • Palimpsest: why layers, traces and remnants matter

11:00am

Initial Observations: Silent Site Walk to the Prudential Center • 3-5 experiential impressions documented in writing/ sketching

11:30am

Site Visit: Prudential Center Skywalk Discussion: Frame of Reference: A View From Above

• View Back Bay model • How does a bird’s eye perspective change our understanding of the worm’s eye vantage we

assumed during our recent site walk? • Given your new perspective, what are the questions you would like to answer when your back

on the ground?

12:30pm Lunch: Prudential Center Cafeteria (self pay, roughly $8-10)

1:30pm Back Bay Palimpsest Quest: Prudential Center to the Esplanade • Discovering Traces: Find 5 examples of palimpsest along the way • Exploring the language of stoops, sidewalks and yards through streetscape sections

2:45pm Site Visit: Church of the Covenant • Group Tour by Brian Reardon • Group Discussion: Review of palimpsest quest findings.

after hours Reading: • Lynch, Kevin. Image of the City. Massachusetts: MIT Press, 1960. (pp 14-25, 46-90) • Mikoleit, Anne and Moritz Purckhauer. Urban Code. Massachusetts: MIT Press, 2011. (pp.10,

14, 30-31, 38-40, 52-53, 74-75, 98-99) *Available : CityLAB 2013 Reading Folder in Dropbox

CITYLAB INTENSIVE: DAY 1

Day one of the course was an introduction to the course ensuring each student understood the concepts of palimpsest and mapping as they apply to the idea of city. We wanted to be sure they could compare and contrast two distinctly different parts of Boston. We started with the Back Bay because it is the home of the Boston Architectural College and where the students might already be familiar. The design of the course was meant to compare two neighborhoods to show how the notion of palimpsest exists in different ways. Looking at the Back Bay and how its was filled over 200 years compared to the North End and how it has been preserved in a similar way.

1/ Site Visit with Dan Shanahan to the Prudential Center.: Dan spoke to us about the design of the Prudential Center and possible expansion plans.

2/ Student Sketch: This student traced her route from the BAC to the Prudential Center while looking down from above.

3/ The Back Bay From Above

4/ Student Sketch: Sketched by a student during the Back Bay Site Walk from the Prudential Center to the Church of the Covenant. This student found a stone detail to be interesting.

5/ Site Visit with Brian Reardon to the Church of the Covenant: Students learned a brief history of the church and we also discussed the space as a site for gathering.

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DAY TWO: SATURDAY 01.19.13

BACK BAY TRACINGS

8:00am Breakfast at BAC Fishbowl Review:

• Day One Findings and Readings • Three Things and City Hypothesis Update

Discussion: Patterns in our Physical Environment • Introduction to Cognitive Mapping and Image of the City as a lens for viewing (and knowing)

Boston • Lynch’s Kit of Parts (Nodes, Paths, Edges, Landmarks, etc)

10:00am Image of the City Scavenger Hunt • Begin as a group at Copley Square • Individual/Small Group Scavenger Hunt in Back Bay/Boston Garden/Boston Common • Documentation to include sketches, descriptions, diagrams and photographs

12:00pm Lunch: Meet at the Boston Public Library Maproom Café, self pay or brown bag View Mapping Exhibit: Boston in the Guilded Age: Mapping Public Places in Leventhal Map Room

1:00pm Site Visit: Boston Public Library • Voice of Transition Exercise and understanding the relationship between exterior and interior

public realms

3:00pm Regroup at the BAC Fishbowl • Review Findings from Days One and Two • Intro to Big Dig and prepare for Days Three and Four

4:00pm Skills Workshop: Photoshop • Scan and edit an image • Image Adjustments • Layers/ Masks • Editing Tools: crop, magic wand, lasso, pen, eraser

after hours Readings: • Murray, Hubert. “Paved With Good Intentions: Boston’s Central Artery Project and Failure of City

Building.” Harvard Design Magazine 22 (Spring/Summer 2005): 74-82. • Murray, Hubert. “Reforming Boston: Re-evaluating the Big Dig in the Wake of Tragedy.”

Architecture Boston 10.1 (Jan/Feb 2007) 12-15. *Available : CityLAB 2013 Reading Folder in Dropbox

Day 2 served as the second day in the Back Bay. As we continued to investigate the Back Bay as a palimpsest we also continued to look at gathering spaces. We spent the morning discussing the day before and the readings. Then conducted a scavenger hunt where the students set out to find elements of what Kevin Lynch describes in terms of mapping: paths, edges, districts, nodes and landmarks. We convened at the Boston Public Library and discussed the idea of the “voice of transition” by investigating thresholds and paths. The students navigated their way through the library and documented it with a sectional sketch or a plan. We closed the day with a Photoshop Skills Workshop lead by Aisha Densmore-Bey and me. We introduced the students to basic editing skills and explained how Photoshop software can be a useful tool for them as they progress through design schools. They were able to edit some of their sketches from the day.


1/ Student Sketch: A student marked the threshold and entry conditions of the Reading Room at the Boston Public Library.

2/ Student Sketch: A student described her entrance to the library from Copley Square in plan marking the stair condition and elevation changes, also pictured in image 4.

3/ Student Photograph: A student found this detail from the Copley Square doors to be architectural, she then edited the photo on her phone to give the impression of age, with respect to the age of this part of the library.

4/ Site Visit to the Boston Public Library: Here a student, seen on the far right, sits and sketches a bride having her photo taken.

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DAY THREE: TUESDAY 01.22.13

GREENWAY TRACINGS

8:00am

Meet at Aquarium T Stop Site Walk: Initial Observations Silent Site Walk to Customs House Tower

• 3-5 Experiential impressions documented in writing/ sketching along our walking route

9:00am

Site Visit: Customs House Tower Discussion: Big Dig Discussion hosted by Maria Bellalta

• Frame of Reference: How does a bird’s eye perspective change our understanding of the Big Dig/ Greenway?

• Given the juxtaposition between these perspectives, what are the questions we want to answer when we get back on the ground?

10:00am Mapping Connections Along Greenway: Customs House to the Boston Society of Architects • Site reconnaissance and analysis at 3 distinct sites along the Kennedy Greenway

11:00am Lunchtime Discussion: The Big Dig with A Better Community’s Richard Dimino and Perkins + Will’s Ed Brown [Lunch provided by Boloco]

12:30pm Site Exploration: The BSA Space

1:30pm Site Visit: South Station • Finding the Logic with Crandon Gustafson

Review: Day’s Findings and Three Things/City Hypothesis check in

4:00pm Skills Workshop: InDesign • Formatting a document • Layers • Editing Tools: text, lines, forms, graphics

after hours Readings • Puleo, Stephen. The Boston Italians. Boston: Beacon Press, 2007. (pp. IX-XV, 65-73, 254-

257,281-286) • Puleo, Stephen. Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. Boston: Beacon Press,

2004. (Author’s Note, Prologue, Ch 2) *Available : CityLAB 2013 Reading Folder in Dropbox


Day three was a sort of transition day from the Back Bay to the North End. Here we had the opportunity to discuss the Rose Kennedy Greenway and the Big Dig and how this design impacted the North End community. Again, we started with a site walk from the Aquarium T Station to the Customs House Tower where we were able to take a look from above. At the Customs House Tower, Maria Bellalta spoke to the students about her involvement with the planning of the Big Dig and the Greenway. The students learned a little more about urban planning and design and how it effects architecture and interior design. We then moved over to the Boston Society of Architects’ space to investigate gathering space in a different way. We also shared lunch with other Big Dig/ Greenway planners to include Ed Brown and Richard Dimino. They spoke to us not only about the design intention, but also about the logistics and the politics behind the design. After Lunch, Crandon Gustofson, Head of the Interior Design Program at the BAC, lead us on a wayfinding exercise through South Station. Here the students learned the concept of wayfinding and why it is so important to interior design. We closed the day with a second skills workshop. Aisha and I gave the students a quick introduction to InDesign in preparation for the presentation on the final day of the course.

1/ Photograph by the BAC: From the top of the Customs House Tower of the North End, the view from above portion of the experience.

2/ Photograph by the BAC: Student observing the North End from the top of the Customs House Tower.

3/ Photograph by BAC: Lunch with Richard Dimino and Ed Brown during a discussion of the Big Dig/ Greenway design.

4/ Personal Sketch: I drew this sketch of South Station in section to show the approach to the front plaza from the train platforms.

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DAY FOUR: THURSDAY 01.24.13

NORTH END TRACINGS

8:00am Breakfast at BAC Fishbowl Review:

• Reflect on Day Three findings and discuss readings • Intro to the North End as a cultural and historical palimpsest, principle of authenticity • What does Authenticity mean in the North End? The importance of primary personal accounts

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10:30am Why Is It Worn? in the North End • Quest/ Scavenger Hunt starting at Haymarket Station to Regina Pizza (11.5 Thatcher Street) • Find and document given examples, and discover at least 3 more

12:00pm [Lunch: En route, self pay. Pizza Suggested] North End Interviews: Getting to Know the Neighborhood

• Personal Interviews with North End residents, visitors and proprietors • Documentation to include photographs, interview reports, sketches, maps

2:00pm Site Visit: Old North Church • Compare the civic gathering spaces in the North End to the Back Bay through sketches,

photographs and writing • Short guided tour by church staff

3:00pm Discussion • Regroup: Three Things and City Hypothesis check-in • Discuss final presentation

after hours Prepare Presentations


Our second day of the North End began with a “Why is it worn?” exercise to investigate the age of common things around the North End. The students began with a experiential walk from Haymarket T station to Regina’s Pizza. As we walked through the North End we looked for indication of use since the birth of the North End. During lunch, the students conducted personal interviews with local business owners and people in the street. The learned that many of the residents of the North End had been residents for over 3 generations. Finally, we visited the Old North Church. Old North served to be a nice closing site to visit as we drew the class to a close, because the site served as a gathering space in multiple fashions, from military hospital to house of worship.

1/ Image of a post outside of the Paul Revere House, here you can easily see how the post has taken a new form over the years from people brushing up against it and using it as an arm rest.

2/ The students conducted personal interviewers with local business owners to learn about their migration to the North End and how their business’ have been since the Big Dig.

3/ These women have been in the North End for 3 generations.

4/ This is a small Veteran’s Memorial just behind the Old North Church.

5/ The organs of the Old North Church have been preserved for just short of 300 years.

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DAY FIVE: FRIDAY 01.25.13

8:00am Breakfast at BAC Fishbowl Charrette for Final Presentations

• Instructors and TAs available for individual critiques and feedback on issues of scale, representation, presentation, layout, plotting and printing, etc.

12:00pm Lunch: Fresh City- BAC Provided with Invited Critics, Instructor and TAs

1:30pm Presentations: Individual/group presentations with discussion

3:00pm Reflections: A Week in Review • Reflections of Pin Ups • Three things you know about the city, three things you don’t know about the city. • Things you still wonder about……

after hours ***Get out now! Explore … more! Have a great semester!***


The final day of the course was a final presentation by the students on their experiences during CityLAB. The students did an excellent job of summing up their experiences over the past week and presenting to a large group of reviewers. My favorite part of this experience was being on the other side of the table, in terms of student and teacher. I’ve been in teaching positions before in my experiences in the military, however in a design setting, this was completely new to me and I wasn’t sure if I could do it well. I was honored and excited to be invited to be a Teacher’s Assistant, however, I wasn’t an expert on the City of Boston, I don’t even consider myself a local; however I am an excellent project manager and logistician and I was able to put those skills to work. I’m also grateful for sharing experiences with incoming BAC students and for the opportunity to make myself available to them as they progress through their design studies. I found my studio TAs to be a good example of what I wanted to be like as a student at the BAC, and I was honored to be in the position to support future students like I was supported.

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