Urbanization requires adaptation to population density and embrace of associated housing typologies, including vertical living that is cost-efficient, sustainable, resilient, and inclusive.

The evolution of the office and corporate workplace solutions have predominantly been an exclusive process. This thesis will take an outside-in approach to include the community directly into the professional corporate spaces. Combining these “markets” will create new definitions of territory and foster a place for increased collaboration under one roof.

This thesis project explores how the elementary shapes and forms cooperate and translate the design functionality and circulation within multiple dimensions. The transition between graphic 2 dimensional and extruded 3 dimensional spatial elements create a complex yet minimal interior architecture which accommodates a diverse range of programmatic functions.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

This thesis explores constructed experience through atmosphere, light and color. Research conducted includes a technical understanding of light and color perception, along with translucency and transparency as a method of veiling. A greenhouse, the selected site for this project, provides the stage for a sensorial progression highlighting mood and materiality. Inspired by Holi, brew HUE serves explosion of color, meditation on light, and quality seasonal micro-brews. An included sit down restaurant highlights the practicality of the greenhouse, encouraging patrons to dine among the hops used to brew their beer, which has been paired with seasonal cuisine.

This thesis has explored the concepts of global and digital nomads – in that, due to factors such as globalization and technology, we are able to live location-independent lifestyles.

Mino is a large entertainment and leisure art mall. It is built in the abandoned PECO power station which located in Fishtown.

Exploring the pure aesthetic perception of minimalism as both an architectural style and as a rising lifestyle trend, re.house focuses on creating opportunities for sustainability through retail, recycle awareness and community involvement.

This thesis explores the confluence of new with old in interior environments. The interventionist approach to adaptive reuse is a powerful tool to use in making old buildings pertinent in today’s world, thus preserving the cultural heritage that they bring while adding relevance, accessibility and sustainability to their presence. An interventionist approach has been applied to the proposed renovation of The Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms.