Paulina Shahery - Spring 2014 - Portfolio

PAULINA LEA SHAHERY [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

URBAN ZEN

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPACE

FORM FOLLOWS [BODY] FUNCTION

How DAYLITE informs DAYLIFE

Master Plans of Major Cities

Life Size Human Centered Design

East West Charter High School Avi Gesundheit Traveling FellowshipCultural Center for Joshua Tree National Park

Llacuna Catalyst Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

Canoodle BenchSpinning Spines ReliquaryMao Jacket The Arts

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPACE How DAYLITE informs DAYLIFEEast West Charter High School Avi Gesundheit Traveling FellowshipCultural Center for Joshua Tree National Park

INITIAL STACKING

COMMUNITY SPACES VS. CLASSROOM BARS

SHIFTING

SECTION VS. IN PLAN

ALIGNMENT

IN LINE VS. IN SPLINE

E A S T W E S T C H A R T E R H I G H S C H O O LErik Mar | Spring 2012

Challenges and Intent

Design Solutions

- Design educational facilities at Glendale Blvd. and Sunset Blvd. overpass- Transition between busy low-rise commercial blvd to the West and quiet residen-tial zone elevated on hillside to the East - Provide natural ventilation yet minimal noise pollution - Provide natural light yet mitigate heat gain and direct light

- Separate private/classroom and public/social core of building - Spread circulation along the West façade as buffer from noise and sun, and to activate the street front throughout the day - Provide continuous views and communication throughout all public spaces, inspired by 3XN Architect’s Orestad College in Denmark- Mitigate discrepancy between orthogonally stacked public spaces and angled overhanging classroom bars with gradually undulating sun shading façade fins, also referencing Orestad College- Studies on natural daylighting and psychological effects on students was catalyst to apply for Avi Gesundheit Traveling Fellowship

PERFORATED METAL MESH

W24 BEAMS

4” X 4” EXTRUDED ALUMINUM

VERTICAL HORIZONTAL

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM STRUCTURE INSULATION

CONCRETE SLAB

W28 BEAMS

WOOD FLOOR FINISH

WOOD ACOUSTICAL CEILING

GLASS AND MULLIONS FOR SKYLIGHT

GLASS AND MULLIONS WINDOW AND DOOR

VERTICAL HORIZONTAL

CONCRETE SLAB WITH OUTDOOR FINISH

SOLID 42” RAILING GLASS 42” RAILING

VERTICAL


PERFORATED METAL MESH

W24 BEAMS

4” X 4” EXTRUDED ALUMINUM

VERTICAL HORIZONTAL

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM STRUCTURE INSULATION

CONCRETE SLAB

W28 BEAMS

WOOD FLOOR FINISH


GLASS AND MULLIONS FOR SKYLIGHT

GLASS AND MULLIONS WINDOW AND DOOR

VERTICAL HORIZONTAL

CONCRETE SLAB WITH OUTDOOR FINISH

SOLID 42” RAILING GLASS 42” RAILING

VERTICAL


SECTION A SCALE 1/8 “ = 1’

POSITIVE PRESSURE PREVAILING WESTER WINDS OVER ROOF

NEGATIVE PRESSURE PROMOTES STACK VENTILATION THROUGH SKYLIGHT

NUETRAL PRESSURE CROSS VENTILATION THROUGH SHORT SPAN OF DINING AREA

METAL MESH

FLOOR HEAT RADIATOR

W24 BEAMS

W 12 JOISTS

4” X 4” EXTRUDED ALUMINUM VERTICAL HORIZONTAL

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM STRUCTURE

FROSTED GLASS

MULLION

TRANSPARENT GLASS

INSULATION

2’ X 2’ ACOUSTICAL TILESDROP CEILING CLASPS

CONCRETE SLAB STEEL S-SHAPE CONCRETE CAP

DETAIL A

DETAIL B

DETAIL C

DETAIL D

METAL MESH

FLOOR HEAT RADIATOR

W24 BEAMS

W 12 JOISTS

4” X 4” EXTRUDED ALUMINUM VERTICAL HORIZONTAL

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM STRUCTURE

FROSTED GLASS

MULLION

TRANSPARENT GLASS

INSULATION

2’ X 2’ ACOUSTICAL TILESDROP CEILING CLASPS

CONCRETE SLAB STEEL S-SHAPE CONCRETE CAP

DETAIL A

DETAIL B

DETAIL C

DETAIL D

WHITE PLASTER BOARD GREEN ROOF SYSTEM +

BEFORE STEVEN HOLL WATERCOLOR

CONSTRUCTION INDIRECT LIGHT DISSIPATION

AFTER EXHIBIT SPACE PHOTO

PRIMARY STEEL STRUCTURE

STEEL DECKING WITH CONCRETE FILL

GLAZING AND BLACK OUT CURTAIN

STRUCTURAL DOUBLE GLAZED CURTAIN WALL WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE INSULATED GLASS UNITS

RIGID INSULATION + WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

BLACK OUT SHADES WITH MONITORS

GLAZING MULLION SUB-STRUCTURE

SECONDARY BRACING SUPPORTS

CLERESTORY DETAIL DRAWING SECTION

CLERESTORY INSTANCE ANALYSIS

COMPOSITE AXONOMETRIC VIEW

HAT CHANNEL 12” O.C.

WHITE ROOF FINISHING

C-CHANNEL

METAL DECKING

ANGLESSTEEL TUBES

AIR GAP

BATT INSULATION

C-CHANNEL

LIGHT GAUGE FRAMING

METAL FRAMING WITH INSULATION

FRAMING WITH INSULATION

I-BEAM

DRY WALL

RIGID INSULATION

PAULINA SHAHERYHERNING MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

STEVEN HOLLCLERESTORY#1

CHANNEL GLASS FACADE SYSTEM 60 W WITH TRANSLUCENT INSULATION SPLIT IN TWO

STEELMESH IN GRID 8- X 60 MM OG 80 X 120 MM RSH HANGER FOR FLATROOF AREA ABOVE GALLERIES INTEGRATED BETWEEN SHINS OF CHANNELGLASS

500 MM

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AV I G E S U N D H E I T T R AV E L I N G F E L L O W S H I P Finalist | Summer 2012

Nordic DAYLITE + DAYLIFE As the final recipient of the Avi Gesundheit Traveling Fellowship, I was the only third-year architecture student chosen to receive a $5,000 grant for independent research abroad during the Summer of 2012. I visited various cutting-edge design-ers and buildings throughout Scandinavia. By interviewing the buildings’ architects and users, and applying my own architectural expertise, I conducted studies whereby natural light could be utilized to positively impact human performance. I chose to focus on healthcare, office and education buildings, hoping to have an impact on children and patients in a region where the sun hardly ever sets in the summer and barely rises in the winter.

The following Revit detail drawings of Steven Holl’s Herning Museum of Contem-porary Art in Herning, Denmark are from a group collaborative project. In addition to overall foundation and structure, I focused on natural daylight studies.

GEOTHERMAL GROUNDWATER SYSTEM: FOR SLAB COOLING & VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING

RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM: SUPPLY POOLS; POOLS = FILTER FOR GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM.

LOCAL STONE PAVINGBLACK CAST IRON FLOORTO MATCH CONCRETE FLOOR

INTEGRAL-COLORED CONCRETE FLOOR

WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

RIGID INSULATION SOIL TEMPERATURE:INTAKE AIR FOR PREHEATING AND PRECOOLING

AIR HANDLING UNIT

PRE-CAST CONCRETE FOOTING

BASIN FOR REFLECTION POND

GEOTHERMAL WALLS

COOLING & HEATING DIRECT FROM GEOTHERMAL SOURCE

DETAIL : MATERIALITY, FOOTING, MEMBRANES

WATER SYSTEMS

GEOTHERMAL GROUNDWATER SYSTEM: FOR SLAB COOLING & VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING

RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM: SUPPLY POOLS; POOLS = FILTER FOR GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM.

LOCAL STONE PAVINGBLACK CAST IRON FLOORTO MATCH CONCRETE FLOOR

INTEGRAL-COLORED CONCRETE FLOOR

WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

RIGID INSULATION SOIL TEMPERATURE:INTAKE AIR FOR PREHEATING AND PRECOOLING

AIR HANDLING UNIT

PRE-CAST CONCRETE FOOTING

BASIN FOR REFLECTION POND

GEOTHERMAL WALLS

COOLING & HEATING DIRECT FROM GEOTHERMAL SOURCE

DETAIL : MATERIALITY, FOOTING, MEMBRANES

WATER SYSTEMS

nite lite design life

internationalregional DAYLIfE climate

SUMMER EQUINOX

BERGEN, NORWAY SUNSET AT 11:58 PM

SUNRISE @ 4:32 AM

DAYLItE

LOS ANGELES, CA LATITUDE: 3

KIRUNA, SWEDEN LATITUDE: 53

WINTER

SUMMER

AVI GESUNDHEIT TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ON CREATIVE + SUSTAINABLE

DAY LIGHT STRATEGIES IN SCANDINAVIA

nordic daylite

daylife + P L S

paulina lea shahery+310.467.8006 + [email protected]

EXPERIENCED JOY YESTERDAY STANDARD OF LIVING BETTER/WORSE PLACE TO LIVE COST OF HIGHER EDCATION LAND MASS PERCENTAGE INCOME TAX OVERALL CITY SATISFACTION POPULATION

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READING LIGHT READING CAVE

As the recipient of the Avi Gesundheit Fellowship, I was the only third-year architecture student chosen to re-ceive a grant for independent research abroad during the summer of 2012. As a Gesundheit Fellow, I explored cutting-edge projects throughout Scandinavia. By interviewing the buildings’ architects and users, and apply-ing my own architectural expertise, I conducted studies in which natural light could be utilized to positively impact human performance. I chose to focus on healthcare and education buildings, hoping to benefit children

and patients in a region where the sun hardly ever sets in the summer and barely rises in the winter.

The Nordic aesthetic – characterized by honest material expression, respect for nature and utter fascination with light – is pervasive across all areas of design. From urban master plans to product design details, Scandina-

vians are increasingly dominating the international design realm.

While exploring the rich Nordic culture, I had the opportunity to meet with architects to better understand the experiential and environmental intent behind their projects. Many successful sustainability strategies tested in

such extreme northern conditions are directly applicable to our beautiful sunny California climate.

I am humbled by and grateful for the people who made this experience possible for me. Thank you to Susan and Jaime Gesundheit for their generous fellowship gift in loving memory of Avi.

Also, I am grateful for my family for their support and for the numerous inspiring mentors along the way, including Professor Douglas Noble Johanna Guldager and Hugo Hopping of THE WINTER OFFICE.

TEN FUNDAMENTAL FINDINGS 1. Synthesized Nordic design values a. Honest treatment of materials b. Sensitive use of ligh c. Connection to nature.

2. Attention to detail across all forms of design a.Scandinavian designers known for fine urban design, architecture, fashion, interiors, lighting, product design.

3. Competition based culture a. Due to the scarce funding for building projects in 2012, the majority of firms at all scales relied on competitions to build portfolios and strive for projects. b. Competitions are conducted for nearly all public projects to choose architects c. Competitions often have a high barrier to entry, making it difficult for new or experimental smaller firms to compete against the proven well-known larger firms 4. Intelligent adaptable architecture a. Success of sustainability strategies is directly proportional to flexibility of the system. b. Façade elements such as louvers and awnings must easily adapt to changing daily and season tem perature swings c.Similar to Professor Emeritus Ralph Knowles’s study of sun, rhythm and form, Nordic architects re spect the changing uses of a building seasonally.

5. Respect for the pedestrian a. Public transportation is fundamental to cities such as Copenhagen b. Even with the surplus oil reserves in Scandinavia, gas prices are high and public transportation ac counts for majority of transit, especially in Copenhagen c. Cyclist detailing for super-highway, easily accessibility even in countryside d. Small walkable cities with flourishing walking-streets

6. Respect for Designers a. Scandinavia citizens generally value sleek and efficient design, and pay well to achieve it b. Scandinavia architects are paid more than American architects, even with strict government laws to limit overtime hours

7. Respect for Old and New a. Modern efficient systems in region with rich history b. Extensive retrofits to adapt historic architecture to currents standards, particularly in Stockholm

8. Connection to Outdoors a. Tightly seals windows and well insulated high tech building materials enable large glazing areas on modern projects b. In this way, users benefit from a greater connection to the outdoors, which is imperative in the meek winter months

9. Design encourages creativity and movement in youth a. Recreation activate promotes lifestyle outdoor imagination at young age b. Almost all school recess is outdoors -- regardless of weather c. Lego toys

10. Systematized sustainable urbanism a. Underground water system heating system in throughout Stockholm b. Parks are required within the city nearly every several block c. High speed bicycle systematization

COULD YOU BE HAPPY WITH MERELY FEW HOURS OF

DULL DAYLIGHT IN THE WINTER?

OR, WOULD YOU GO CRAZY WHEN THE SUN SHINES BRIGHT

NEARLY ALL SUMMERLONG, EVEN AT NIGHT?

CAN ARCHITECTS DESIGN FOR HAPPINESS? OR, PREVENT SEASONAL AFFECT DISORDER, IN A REGION WITH THE MIDNIGHT SUN PHENOMENA?

IMAGINE...BIKING TO SCHOOL IN DARKNESS. AND RETURNING HOME IN DARKNESS TOO.

NEVETHELESS, AS PER TO A RECENT FORBES STUDY, SCANDINAVIANS ARE AMONG THE

HAPPIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH!

1. THE MIDNIGHT SUN EXPEDITIONa. Won $5,000 grant for independent research b. Only student awarded among all third-year USC Bachelor of Architecture c. Traveled to Denmark, Sweden and Norway d. Shared discoveries instantly via blogosphere: www.PS i am HERE.tumblr.com

2. INTENT a. To explore the design innovations of Nordic architecture b. To conduct and interdisciplinary study of architecture, as it pertains to earth science, engineering,

communication and psychology. c. To share that knowledge with USC and greater Los Angeles design community

3. TANGIBLE RESULTS a. Presented research to USC School of Architecture 402B class with Douglas Noble b. Published two research papers in Spring 2013 regarding psychological perspective of in Nordic architects in technology/nature c. Popularized fellowship offerings by working with Carrie Banasky, president of USC Architecture

Guild, nearly tripling the application rate d. Accepted to USC Environmental Sustainability Research Network in April 2013e. Presented research to Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work in May 2012 f. Juxtaposed Northern European design philosophies to that of southern, central and eastern Europe

during study abroad at the Universidad de LaSalle en Barcelona, Spain g. Validated Nordic aesthetic upon attending the 13th International Architecture Biennale h. Spearheaded the lighting and sustainability component for precedent study of Steven Holl’s Herning Museum of Contemporary Art in Herning, Denmark using Revit, Rhinoceros 4.0, Ecotect, Vasari and Adobe Software

4. METHODSa. Developed thesis and itinerary to examine urbanism, culture and geography as a generator for day-

lighting strategies, sensitivity to context and sustainability in Nordic architecture b. Surveyed local residents and regional designers to examine culture as it pertains to urbanism and

architecturec. Conducted personal interviews of a broad variety of Scandinavia designers – ranging from corporate to private, large to small firms, public to private, international to local projects,

urban planner to product designers, architects to interior designers, broad scope to specialized d. Traveled primarily by public transportation, by foot or by bike to experience local culture firsthand

5. TYPICAL INTERVIEW SURVEY: ARCHITECT a. What are the general guidelines and principals you support? b. How would you describe by the Nordic aesthetic? Do you abide by it? c. What qualities of light do you strive for? Why? How? d. What are common successes and problems you deal with most regularly? e. How are the driving forces behind your design? What aspect of the pedestrian experience do you

strive for? f. What motivates you? g. What is your favorite part of your job? Least favorite? h. What is the public perception or value on design?

6. TYPICAL INTERVIEW SURVEY: PEDESTRIANa. What mode of transportation do you typically use? b. What are your views and criticism on the given project? c. If you had the power to make a change, what would you change first? d. What qualities (of light) do you value in work space? At home? e. How do you cope with the lack of light in the winter? f. How is your daily life affected by the strongly seasonal climate? g. What do you think of your government policies and public projects? h. Have you considered moving? Why and where? i. Or, what enticed you to move to Scandinavia.

7. SUSTAINABILITY : COMFORT NEEDS a. Climate conditions nearly always below comfort zone b. Increase solar heat gain in both winter and summer c. Increase natural daylight to compensate for lack of outdoor activity in cold weather d. However, minimize glare to accommodate visual needs, especially in work zones e. Due to the Midnight Sun phenomenon, block out daylight to sleep at night f. Natural ventilation and passive systems are preferred over active heating and cooling

FELLOWSHIP RESEARCH HERNING CENTER OF THE ARTS VENNESLA LIBRARY & CULTURAL CENTER Damian Albrycht Chelsey Koenig Esther LeeAndi Hua Ruohan WangKevin Yan

Debra HakimiSeri HieattDeborah LiuWesley LunaFarrokh SalehPaulina Shahery

Traditional homes in cold climates had snug floor plan with central heat source, south facing windows, and roof pitched for wind protection.

Traditional homes in cold overcast climates used low mass tightly sealed, well-insu-lated construction to provide rapid heat buildup in morning.

Steep pitched roofs, vented to the exterior with a well insulated ceiling below, work well in cold climates (sheds rain or snow, prevents ice dams).

Extra insulation (super insulation) might prove cost effective, and will increase oc-cupant comfort by keeping indoor temperatures more uniform.

If a basement is used it must be at least 18 inches below frost line and insulated on the exterior or on the interior (fiberglass in furred wall).

Organize floor plan so winter sun penetrates into spaces with specific daytime fun-tions that coincide with solar orientation.

Tiles or slate (even on low mass wood floors) or a stone-faced fireplace can help store winter daytime solar gain and summer nighttime ‘coolth’.

Glazing should minimize conductive loss and gain (minimize U-factor) because undesired radiation gain or loss has less impact in this climate.

Small well-insulated skylights (less than 3% of floor area in clear climates, 5% in overcast) reduce daytime lighting energy and cooling loads.

Insulating blinds or heavy draperies will help reduce winter nighttime heat losses.

Use compact building form with cubic floor plan and multiple stories to minimize heat loss from building envelope (minimize surface to volume ratio).

Trees (neither conifer nor deciduous) should not be planted in front of passive solar windows, but rather beyond 45 degrees from each corner.

DESIGN STRATEGIES Helen + Hard @ Venessla, Norway 2011 Norwegian firm

Steven Holl Architects@ Herning, Denmark 2009 American Firm

8. SELECTED PERSONAL INTERVIEWS a. THE WINTER STUDIOb. BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group c. 3XN Architects d. SHL |Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects e. C.F. Møller Architectsf. INDEX | Design to Improve Live g. Rosan Bosch Architectsh. Vandkunsten Architectsi. Scandinavia Lighting Design Group j. BoConcept | Modern Furniture

9. CITIES VISITED a. Denmark | Copenhagen, Ørestad, Humlebækb. Sweden | Stockholm, Malmöc. Norway | Bergen, Trondheim

PS i am HERE.tumblr.com

DENMARK SWEDEN FINLAND NORWAY

C U LT U R A L C E N T E R | J O S H U A T R E E N AT I O N A L PA R K Douglas Noble | Spring 2013


Design Solutions

- Educate visitors about the rich mining history and natural rock formations iconic to the Mojave Desert - Build upon natural circulation through canyon to popular Lost Horse Mine - Provide indirect diffused natural light and natural ventilation from prevailing southwesterly winds in the central open exhibit space - Two precast concrete bars of program frame, support and define the open exhibit space

- Use Computational Fluid Dynamics, Autodesk Vasari, Ecotect Analysis and Cli-mate Consultant to examine environmental conditions - CNC Mill and vacuum-form the formwork to test the precast concrete fins struc-ture - Carve intimate learning spaces within large exhibit, inspired by interview at and fellowship research to Rosan Bosch Architect’s Vittra Telefonplan School in Sweden - Puncture floor of exhibition space with on-site boulders for geothermic cooling, natural ventilation, and interactive learning facilities

URBAN ZEN Master Plans of Major CitiesLlacuna Catalyst Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

L L A C U N A C ATA LY S T | B A R C E L O N A , S PA I N Kim Coleman | Fall 2012


Design Solutions

- Activate courtyard as intended by urban planner Ildefons Cerdà- Revitalize the 22@ Industrial District of Barcelona on LLacuna Ave, a pivotal street with potential to connect city center to sea, live and work facilities, and modern with historic architecture - Through discussions with locals, provide the much needed adult trade school and day care facilities

- Revitalize the historic buildings by making them entryways and focal points to the courtyard - Weave minimally invasive new education facilities into the urban fabric - Create office spaces and related program to reactive ground level of mixed-use buildings

Duelings and facilitiesDuelings and facilities

PROGRAM

LAND USECIVIC

CULTURAL

OFFICE

MIXED-USE

RESIDENTIAL

EDUCATIONAL / RELIGIOUS

PARKING

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S K I D M O R E , O W I N G S & M E R R I L L L L P Architectural Intern | Summer 2013

Challenges and IntentWorked directly with principal Paul Danna, FAIA , to design Long Beach Civic Cen-ter; proposals accepted to short list competition. Generated 2D and 3D studies of Downtown Long Beach with programming, environmental research, FAR and RFQ research.

Generated proposal packet for LA MART. Prepared Revit set drawings for Los Ange-les Federal Courthouse.

Photos courtesy of SOM

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south park

financial district

jewelry district

historic core

gallery row

toy district

little tokyo

arts district

bunker hill

civic center

el pueblo

chinatown

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PARKING STRUCTURE REQUIRED @ 1,000,000 SF² PARKING STRUCTURE REQUIRED @ 4,000,000 SF²

PARKING @ 1,319,000 FT²

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PARKING @ 4,244,500 FT²

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FIGUEROA CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT

CONVENTION CENTER

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EXPOSITION PARK

STAPLES CENTER

LA LIVE

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landmarks

FORM FOLLOWS [BODY] FUNCTION Life Size Human Centered Design Canoodle BenchSpinning Spines ReliquaryMao Jacket The Arts

5: Disk Replacement Model - Foam, wood, plexi - Blue foam: 3” x 2” x 1.5” - Plexi plastic : 0.08 thickness- Elastic String: 1mm diameter - Distance between holes: verti-cally 1”

Disk Replacement Surgery - Blue foam: 3” x 2” x 1.5” - Plexi plastic : 0.08 thickness- Elastic String: 1mm diameter - Distance between holes: verti-cally 1”

MODEL 1

3 “ dowels Not connected horizontally One string weaved through all vertically

MODEL 2

3 “ and 6” dowels Not connected horizontally One string weaved through all vertically

MODEL 1

3 “ dowels Connected horizontally and verticallyElastic string connects each dowel to the next

M6-L Artificial Lumbar Disc


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5: Disk Replacement Model - Foam, wood, plexi - Blue foam: 3” x 2” x 1.5” - Plexi plastic : 0.08 thickness- Elastic String: 1mm diameter - Distance between holes: verti-cally 1”

Disk Replacement Surgery - Blue foam: 3” x 2” x 1.5” - Plexi plastic : 0.08 thickness- Elastic String: 1mm diameter - Distance between holes: verti-cally 1”

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3 “ and 6” dowels Not connected horizontally One string weaved through all vertically

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3 “ dowels Connected horizontally and verticallyElastic string connects each dowel to the next

M6-L Artificial Lumbar Disc


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S P I N N I N G S P I N E S | C U R AT O R F O R L A A R T WA L K Neil Leach + F. Myles Sciotto | Fall 2013


Design Solutions

- Experiment with stepper motors, continuous servos, Arduino, etc - Learn MAX 6.0 to program motion activated installation - Studied biomimetics of the elephant trunk and its similarities to human spine for large range of motion

- Vary lever arm length to magnify ‘Amplification Constant’ - Vary shape of cruciform to adjust overall form based on elephant trunk and human spine - Vary height of acrylic spacers between vertebrae to limit prevent or promote curling - Activate 6 stepper motors based on human density and acceleration in 6 sections of live feed webcam

- Curated the LA Art Walk exhibition for over a dozen undergraduate and graduate students in the interactive studio in Fall 2013. Poduced film of student work.- Selected for ‘Building Site’ exhibition at A+D Museum in Spring 2014

20 1.3 in

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Spine 2: Human Spine Spine 3: Robot Arm

SPACERS: Creating a Unique Behavioral Properties

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801.3 inWiffle Ball (1.5 inch diameter, .25 inch holes)

Smallest Cross Arm (4 inch from center)

Largest Cross AArm (9 inch from center)

Geometric Logic of CrossCreating a Logic for the Spine’s Skeletal System

Wiffle Ball (1.5 inch diameter, .25 inch holes)

Smallest X arm (4 inch from center)

Largest X arm (9 inch from center)

Geometric Logic of XCreating a Logic for the Spine’s Skeletal System

Wiffle Ball (1.5 inch diameter, .25 inch holes)

Arm Length (3 inch from center)

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C A N O O D L E B E N C H | M AT E R I A L E X P L O R AT I O N Eric Nulman | Spring 2011


Design Solutions

- Design and build a bench for someone to sit, stand and lay on - Explore 1 material (noodles) and 1 relationship (bundling)- Create structurally stable bench with seemingly flimsy elements - Generative detailing

- Hide heavy internal structure within light tubes - Slide noodle onto respective PVC pipe based on proportions - Vary height of noodle and PVC pipe depending on the location of the material on the human body

R E L I Q U A R Y | C R A F T T H E S I S Lee Olvera | Spring 2014


Design Solutions

- Pattern: Create a 9” x 9” x 9 “ interactive box to carefully house three valued objects - Material palette: unlimited; generative detailing- Chose objects representing transition to womanhood - Glorify objects’ colors and the light of the candle - Create ambiguity between objects seen through

- Vertically stack 36 sheets of ½” clear acrylic- Increase ambiguity of vision and precision around delicate objects by alternating stacked sheets of cellophane gift wrapping paper - Eliminate need for glue by exploiting friction of three horizontally threaded acrylic rods - Maintain rigid cubic exterior with organic interior subtractions to house the objects without moving - Carve organic interior spaces to suit the objects while maintaining orthogonal exterior shell

M A O J A C K E T | C R A F T T H E S I SLee Olvera | Spring 2014


Design Solutions

- Pattern: create a innovative jacket using Mao Zedong’s traditional cut - Material palette: maximum two; generative detailing- Weave thread on 5 looms, reminiscent of the Persian rug tradition - Alter the original wire to maximize variation with merely two weave patterns: stranded vs open, knotted vs. braided, brushed vs. twisted, oxidized vs. untouched

- Weave horizontal grid consistently at ½” - Weave vertical grid at varied densities depending on the female form - Inspired by ‘Ornament and Crime’ by Adolf Loos, connect seams by combining existing grid, rather than adding extraneous material - Poke all seams outward to keep interior completely smooth and protect the skin - Invite oxidation and aging through a comparative exercise of using bare hands or gloved hands depending on the location of the material on the human body.

T H E A R T S

Challenges and Intent- Draw your perception of the world and be aware of the beauties around you - Pencil, charcoal, ink, water color, paint, photography, pastels

PAULINA LEA SHAHERY [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL

EDUCATION

REFERENCES

Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, LLP (SOM) | Architectural Intern

University of Southern California | B.ARCH

Stem Designs for Joshua Tree | Founder and Project Leader

Ramon Llull University | Engineering, Architecture and Business Management

Avi Gesundehit Traveling Fellowship | Finalist

JTD Architects | Design intern

Templum Architects | Design consultant

HAFCO & Associates | Intern

Paul Danna

Lee Olvera Douglas Noble

Summer 2013 | Los Angeles, CA

Fall 2014 | Los Angeles, CA

Summer 2013 – Present | Los Angeles, CA

Fall 2012 | Barcelona, Spain

Summer 2012 | Denmark, Sweden and Norway

Summer – Winter 2011 | Santa Monica, CA

Winter 2011 | Sherman Oaks, CA

Summer 2010 | Los Angeles, CA

Worked predominantly with Design Director Paul Danna, FAIA, to design Long Beach Civic Center; proposals accepted to short list competition. Generated 2D and 3D context studies for site with programming, environ-mental research, FAR and RFQ research. Prepared Revit set drawings for Los Angeles Federal Courthouse

Recruited a team and led weekly meetings to propose next campground and pavilion for national park

Received $ 5,000 Independent research grant. Examined the architectural, urban, social, psychological impact of the Midnight Sun lighting phenomenon on Scandinavian design. Focused on adaptive facades in education and public buildings. Published ‘Nordic DAYLITE + DAYLIFE’ at two USC Symposiums

Worked directly with client on modern home addition from schematic design to sustainability testing; cur-rently in construction. Also, created landscape plan for 220-unit housing respecting local land ordinances

Reconfigured layout and specified floor finishes for a recently remodeled yoga and dance studio

Collaborated on as-built drawings, modern façade and landscape plans for home renovation

213.327.2411 | [email protected] Director | SOM

310.460.8436 | [email protected] Professor | USC 213 446 5419 | [email protected] and Project Architect | USC

INTERDISCIPLINARY LEADERSHIP

SKILLS

RECOGNITION

Magbit Foundation’s First Young Leadership Gala | Creative Director

USC Architecture Guild | Student Representative

Programs

OrganizationsFabrication

Linguistic

LA Art Walk: Interactive Installation| Curator and film producer USC Fisher Museum of Art | Yoga and Meditation Instructor Delta Omicron Zeta, USC’s Premier Leadership Fraternity | Design Director

Summer 2012 | Denmark, Sweden and Norway

Summer – Winter 2011 | Santa Monica, CA

Winter 2014 | Los Angeles, CA

Fall 2012 – Present

Fall 2013 | Los Angeles, CA

Spring 2014 Spring 2014Spring 2013Spring 2013Spring 2013Spring 2011Spring 2011

Summer 2011 – Spring 2012Summer 2011 - Spring 2012

Generated graphic design and oversaw event planning for charity event, raising over $75,000

Collaborate with Guild to promote fellowship opportunities and guide applicants. Mentor incoming students

Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit 2013, BIM, MAX 6.0, Arduino Highly Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD 2013, Rhino3D 2012, V-Ray 2012, SketchUp 8.5, Adobe Creative Suite CC6, Vasari, Ecotect Analysis, Climate Consultant 5.4, Autodesk 123D software, Microsoft Office, PC and Mac platforms.

Association for Women in Architecture (AWA-LA), American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)CNC, 3D printing, laser cut, woodshop, manual and computer drafting and modeling

Fluent in Spanish, Working knowledge of Farsi and Hebrew

Interactive installation and film - A+D Museum ‘Building Site’ exhibition Co-author and designer | Joshua Tree National Park Environmental Design Guidelines Book Autodesk Building Performance Analysis Certificate (BPAC)USC Environmental Sustainability Research Symposium USC Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work First Place | National Concrete Masonry Unit Hardscape Design Competition Honorable Mention| ORCO Block Unit Design Competition

Developed marketing plan, brand image and graphic design for USC’s leadership society

THANK YOU.

Paulina Shahery - Spring 2014 - Portfolio

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