HERB ALPERT EDUCATIONAL VILLAGE, MASTER PLAN

Santa Monica, California

In order to continue school operations on site during the projected phasing sequence for the Herb Alpert Educational Village, 13 ready-made classrooms are strategically positioned to allow for the construction of Phase One and Two of the trailers, with minimal inconvenience. Bland and stark in appearance “out of the box,” the modules are wrapped in an inexpensive composition of ivy and recycled wood slats over a chain link fence to create a layer of privacy for individual modules and a sense of place for children and faculty to enjoy outside of their learning environment.

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In order to continue school operations on site during the projected phasing sequence for the Herb Alpert Educational Village, 13 ready-made classrooms are strategically positioned to allow for the construction of Phase One and Two of the trailers, with minimal inconvenience. Bland and stark in appearance “out of the box,” the modules are wrapped in an inexpensive composition of ivy and recycled wood slats over a chain link fence to create a layer of privacy for individual modules and a sense of place for children and faculty to enjoy outside of their learning environment.

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Architectural Photography - by Jarrad Rosson

DOUGLAS APARTMENTS

Echo Park, California

The study of a 10 unit apartment building located just outside of downtown Los Angeles in Echo Park focuses on maximizing views, light, and social space. Positioned on a sloped hillside, three different sized units are employed to form and compose the massing and orientation within tight spatial parameters. Strategically organizing the units to provide proper access to 'light and space,' presents four very distinct social zones - a covered breezeway, a public courtyard open to air, a semi-public courtyard open to air, and a roof deck overlooking greater Los Angeles.

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South Elevation

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AIR FORCE VILLAGE CHAPEL

San Antonio, Texas

The proposal is a competition entry for an 11,000 sq. ft. Non-denominational Chapel addition to the existing Healthcare Center at the Air Force Village Retirement Community. Stipulations set forth by the competition brief stressed proximity, accessibility, and iconography. The proposal engages the existing building by utilizing the nave as the primary transition and the buffer to the chapel. In support of this transition - glazed courtyards, symbolizing life, reflection, remembrance, and peace, are inserted along the nave to enhance and inspire religious contemplation prior to ones entrance into the place of worship, while maintaining a constant visual connection with the Chapel.

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Site Plan

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View of Chapel Entrance

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Roof Study

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Interior Connection to Hospital

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Chapel Plan

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View from Lake

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Roof and Water Court

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Chapel Interior

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Chapel

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Concept