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RAQUEL NOZOMI GUSHI

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QUEEN EMMA BUILDING THESIS WORK CUZCO, PERU URBAN STUDY HIGH DENSITY HOUSING HONOLULU ZOO LANDSCAPE PLAN PAKI PARK COMMUNITY CENTER LEOKU TRANSIT STATION VIVIAN ST. GABRIEL AIA HONOLULU COMPETITION

CAD, Construction Documents Research, 3D Rendering Conceptual Design, Sculpture Design, 3D Rendering Site Planning, Hand Rendering Passive Design, CAD, 3D Rendering 3D Rendering 3D Rendering, Graphic Design

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QUEEN EMMA BUILDING


Description

This was a design-assist dormitory conversion project in Honolulu. I was

responsible for setting up the sheets for the permit set and construction documents, and enforcing office CAD standards, under the direct supervision of an associate and principal.

Drawing from permit set

Drawing from permit set

Drawing from permit set

Case Studies

Community Self-Analysis : Info-Diagramming System

Information gathered for contextual research is organized by Nine Success Indicators. To understand how the information affects the built environment, it is converted to a common visual language and laid over a 3D representation of the district to give it spatial meaning. Like GIS and Google Earth, this system is meant to be accessible to everyone on the Internet as a resource and analytical tool. Ideally, it would be constantly updated as information becomes available. Honolulu Chinatown was used as a site for the Info-Diagramming System prototype. Key diagrams were evaluated derive possible intervention sites.

Fort Point Channel, Boston

Southtown, San Antonio

Pioneer Square, Seattle

THESIS WORK
Course

D.ARCH

Semester

FALL 2009/SPRING 2011

Project Description

The development of arts and cultural districts is known to be a catalyst for

revitalization in declining communities. Over time, however, further development can alter the communitys original identity by driving out artist, merchants, and long-time residents due to gentrification and up-scaling. The intent of this research project was to explore ways to allow cultural districts to evolve and respond to changing times, while keeping the components of its identity intact, through addressing the built environment. A system of self-analysis and temporary intervention is proposed to be a solution. Temporary Intervention The interventions are meant to be itinerant, ephemeral pockets of public space that use art and cultural activity to: Initiate changes in small areas of the district Strengthen the districts identity and local cultural brand Spatial Framework: The Pedestrian Experience Safety and Cleanliness Visual Interest Places for People to Gather Content: Installations and Galleries Retail Education (lectures, classes, forums) Entertainment (performances, films) Green Space Food

Weaving is a tradition in Cuzco that has survived since Inca times. The two basic components of a woven textile - the warp (vertical strands) and weft (horizontal strands) - are manipulated to represent Cuzcos urban condition during the Inca era and post Spanish invasion. Final installation in School of Architecture courtyard

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During the Inca Era, Cuzco was divided into two zones - Hurin Cuzco and Pumac Chupan. My strip of the city is where the division of these zones occurred. Two different colored warps are exposed over the city blocks to differentiate the zones. Hurin Cuzco is designated in yellow, and Puman Chupan in brown.

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Running between the planks are strands of blue yarn, which represent the rivers that have shaped the plan of the city during the Inca era and still today. Yellow and red strands represent the traditions, like weaving, that have been passed down for generations.

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Site plan of modern Cuzco, post Spanish invasion.

When the Spanish invaded Cuzco, they tried to raze the city but found that the Incan stonework was well engineered and built their buildings over the existing foundations. Yellow and brown warp strands represent Incan Cuzco, and the blocks are woven over the top of it.

CUZCO, PERU URBAN STUDY


Course

ARCH 402

Semester

SPRING 2008

Project Description

Each student was assigned a slice of the city, which was represented by two

1x8 wood planks held 3 apart by threaded rods. Cuzco during the Inca era was modeled on one plank, and on the other plank was Cuzco after the Spanish invasion. The intent was to sculpturally represent the urban condition of the city during both eras. Part of the study included a site visit to Cuzco.

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HIGH DENSITY HOUSING


Course

ARCH 690

Semester

FALL 2008

Project Description

By incorporating different systems of interchangeability and space efficiency,

this 825-square foot apartment unit offers flexibility and functionality to its residents. It can accommodate a range of occupants, whether it is a group of single roommates, a couple, or any combination in between.

bedroom

bedroom

living room

kitchen

bathroom

Flex walls allow the unit to transform from a two-bedroom, to one large bedroom, or one small bedroom. The flex walls also allow for the living room expand when company comes over.

To efficiently use every square foot, the space created between the different levels are utilized. Storage is placed in dead spaces which dont take up extra square footage.

In this unit, a swing-out window opens like a garage door. When the window is shut, the room is enclosed again, and no separate balcony goes unused.

Playground (existing)

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Tiger Exhibit (existing)

The snack bar is placed at a 45 angle for better visibility from surrounding circulation paths. Terraced stairs cut through a grade change to connect to the Childrens Zoo. A updated gateway will assist in way-finding and attract visitors from the major circulation path. A new paved path creates another entrance directly across from the popular tiger exhibit. Low shrubs are used simply to define the eating area. More trees are introduced for shading to eliminate the existing umbrellas that obstruct the views of the snack bar and the Childrens Zoo from the major walkways.

Childrens Zoo (existing) 3

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2 Triangle Lawn (existing)

1 Snack Bar (modified) Restrooms (existing)

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HONOLULU ZOO LANDSCAPE PLAN


Course

ARCH 690

Semester

SPRING 2009

Project Description

The final project for this elective seminar on landscape design was to develop a

new landscaping plan for the snack bar at Honolulus beloved but aging zoo. The rest of the zoo is a lush garden of large trees and greenery, while the snack bar is not as inviting in its current state.

A Hand-rendering of gateway entrance

Existing dining area

Existing gateway entrance

PAKI PARK COMMUNITY CENTER


Course

ARCH 544

Semester

SPRING 2009

Project Description

The community center was placed on the site to take advantage of its climatic

conditions. The buildings narrow cross-section and placement perpendicular to the dominant wind direction allow for cross ventilation (fig. 1). The operable windows, which clad the exterior facades, and interior wall louvers also aid in encouraging cross ventilation. The roof was designed to respond to the suns changing position throughout the year (fig. 2). The warm light of the high summer sun is let in because there is virtually no overhang on the

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north facing facade. During the winter, when the sun is low, the building is shielded from direct sunlight by an overhang.

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station site

LEOKU TRANSIT STATION


Course

ARCH 542

Semester

FALL 2008
farrington hwy kiss-and-ride bike parking leoku street

kiss-and-ride

Project Description

The Honolulu Rail project has architects and urban planners abuzz about the

future of our communities. Following the mid-term project, which was to design a TOD master plan around a proposed station in the town of Waipahu, each group member took a building within the plan to further develop.

Located at the heart of this Waipahu community, the and transit station was foodretail coffee designed to be a kiosk central meeting place for residents and visitors. More than just a point of arrival and departure, the station encourages people to gather and socialize.

ster plan for la TOD Master pla fo Waipahu, Oahu


ticket and nd vending machines service areas

Site Plan NTS


overpass kitchen dining room

platforms rail cars

mezzanine floor plan

platform floor plan

restaurant floor plan

North Entrance

South Entrance

VIVIAN ST. GABRIEL


Description

On a freelance basis, I assisted Fung Associates, Inc. with creating the renderings

for a high-end jewelery store in Waikiki, Hawaii. The 3D model was built in SketchUp, rendered with SU Podium, and enhanced in Photoshop. The main intent was to show the selected finishes and spatial layout of the design.

via Harry Winston

via Romo

via Vycon

Inspiration and finishes provided by Fung Associates, Inc.

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AIA HONOLULU COMPETITION


Description

On a freelance basis, I assisted Fung Associates, Inc. in creating the renderings and

presentation materials for a design competition. The competition was to design the interior space for AIA Honolulus new office. The renderings were done in SketchUp and enhanced in Photoshop;
the presentation boards were assembled in InDesign and features my original artwork.

Reception area

Gathering space

Presentation boards

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