SOLARHOUSE
A combined structure meant to house both scientists and artists with their studios within the same space. The building is marked by a large glass Solar House that sits on the southern side of the facade, meant to collect solar energy. This building features parabolic troughs intended to collect concentrated solar energy to power the building. The site is meant to work with the natural landscape of the Blackstone River Valley.
BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Off-Broadway, a black, misshapen orb sits. It seems to have descended from the sky, wedged between two sinuous brick walls—a sanctuary amidst the urban stimulus. There are no windows; it is a place for inward reflection, a fortress.
It aspires not to be seen as an unwelcome intruder but rather as a benevolent companion, offering the most fundamental comfort: sleep.
Welcome to all at any hour. It is a communal haven for rest, equipped with necessary hygienic amenities. Beyond mere respite, this compacted sphere evolves into a beacon of support, guiding its visitors toward securing permanent abodes, embodying the essence of public access sleep spaces.
TENSTA
This project is a redesign of the Tensta neighborhood in Stockholm’s Västerort, developed as part of the Million Program, currently home to 18,500 residents. We aimed to address the challenges of better public transit access and underutilized parking areas. Our design aimed to improve accessibility and foster community engagement through several key initiatives: reconfiguring interior layouts for better navigation, making playgrounds accessible from street level, transforming four out of six parking garages into dynamic public spaces, and revitalizing Tensta for its diverse inhabitants.
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Community Center project envisioned expanding an existing structure to provide multi-unit, temporary housing tailored for new migrants. This initiative was designed to cater to diverse family configurations and cultural backgrounds. My emphasis was on fostering a welcoming atmosphere for inhabitants, achieved through architectural elements such as a multi-pitched roof and an interior courtyard, which seamlessly connected the old and new parts of the building. Additionally, a section of the ground floor was dedicated to a childcare facility, library, and classrooms for the residents' benefit.
ABSORB
This space represents an architectural exploration of absorption. By incorporating long strips of fabric throughout the design, it aims to create an environment that emphasizes absorption in terms of acoustics and atmosphere. These fabrics are hung in strips, forming small, intimate areas for gathering and rest.