Author: michaelocejo
Structural Precedents
Carbon 12, Portland, Kaiser Group & Path Architecture
Sketch Assignment 1
SHOP
American Copper buildings This diagram demonstrates how the buildings form is created; the building starts as two towers thats shift in and there is a sky bridge that connects both structures. U.S. Embassy Offices in Bangkok This diagram demonstrates how the buildings form is created; the building starts as a box that has certain sections … Continue reading SHOP
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Phase 4
Main Story: The main story of Hyde park is that it's a unique neighborhood in both Chicago and the south side. This is one of the south sides most diversity neighborhoods and it's one of the few middle class areas left in Chicago. Hyde Park is an example as to what Chicago could strive to … Continue reading Phase 4
Phase 3: Michael Ocejo
Merge: The model is divided into five different color groups that combine as they go into the center. The desinty also increases as user goes into the center of the model. The candles are also placed on an angle to add a sense of percarousisness. I wanted to create a feeling of hierarchy in the … Continue reading Phase 3: Michael Ocejo
Phase 2 Review: Case Study Studied
Weave: The circulation for mirador goes in and out and throw spaces in the building as shown in the concept model. Intersect: Habitat 57 form is a great example of this, it's composted of interlocking boxes that move, shift and rotate around as it goes higher. Bundle: Torres Blancas form is shaped based on a … Continue reading Phase 2 Review: Case Study Studied
Phase 0: Michael Ocejo
I was born and raised in Miami Florida. Roughly since the age of 7, I wanted to go into the career of architecture. Call it cliche, but what first inspired me to study architecture as a kid were legos. As I grow up I've became more interested in the built environment which surrounded around me back home. … Continue reading Phase 0: Michael Ocejo
Phase 1A: Michael Ocejo
Examples From My Daily Life Galvin Library is really just a big open space but due to it's program the density of people in a space changes. While the core rooms in middle of the building are really the only space that is private. The shared sink area of the SSV dorm bathroom is very … Continue reading Phase 1A: Michael Ocejo