La Silla Tejida
 La Silla Tejida La Silla Tejida weaves Latin American influences in a cardboard lounge chair for reading, rocking, and relaxing.Made with recycled cardboard. Manipulations used were weaving and slotting. Cultural ContextWeaving is a tradition in the Caribbean island of Cuba. They utilize many different weaving styles in order to create many things from hats to baskets to much more. These weaving styles were many used by farmers and peasants but now has made its way into furniture. A common type of weaving used is a plain weave. Weaving in the Caribbean has been around Pre-Columbus. The Taino population was known for a meticulous type of intricate weaving, which is still around today in some comtemporary communities. The colors of La Silla Tejida were inspired by the colors of traditional dresses of Cuba. The Form of La Silla TejidaThe form is inspired by a bean bag. The relaxed form of a beanbag is the kind of structure La Silla Tejida was going for. The sturcture is great for relaxing, and reading. The bottom of La Silla Tejida is curved for the rocking element of the chair. Egg Crate StructureAn egg crate structure is a structure that is made using vertical and horizontal pieces to create cell-like divisions. It creates a matrix that can be very strong. The interlocking of these vertical and horizontal pieces make it so the structure is very stable and won’t budge. Because of this type of joinery it is a very versitile way of construction and can be done with little to no adhesives. It can be used with geometric and organic shapes. Drawing done in AutoCAD  Drawing done in Rhino  Render (made in Photoshop)   Weaving Details |
The Filter
The Filter is an ecological solution for everyone and the Hudson river by purifying water and offering various activities from the tide effect, designed to be playful and contribute to environmental protection through river engagement. Site analysis Phenomena explanation 02.25.24
The Filter
The Filter is an ecological solution for everyone and the Hudson river by purifying water and offering various activities from the tide effect, designed to be playful and contribute to environmental protection through river engagement. Site analysis Phenomena explanation 02.25.24
Joyous Shades
Joyous Shades is a colorful play space that calls attention to the sun path though the shadows it casts. As the Sun moves across the sky and shines though the openings in the canopy, it will activate different colored panels
Joyous Shades
Joyous Shades is a colorful play space that calls attention to the sun path though the shadows it casts. As the Sun moves across the sky and shines though the openings in the canopy, it will activate different colored panels
The Undimmed
The Undimmed crafts a sunset even during cloudy skies harnessing the gleam of copper sheets to evoke a captivating orange radiance. The Undimmed, where even cloudy skies can’t dim the allure of a sunset. Here, I’ve captured the gleaming beauty
The Undimmed
The Undimmed crafts a sunset even during cloudy skies harnessing the gleam of copper sheets to evoke a captivating orange radiance. The Undimmed, where even cloudy skies can’t dim the allure of a sunset. Here, I’ve captured the gleaming beauty
Pnuema
Pnuema [ noo·muh ], is a sensory experience that celebrates wind by exploring a wind-driven dynamic labyrinth using sense of touch. Inspired by the motion of dandelion seeds in a gust of wind and their random dispersion, “Pnuema” was created.
Pnuema
Pnuema [ noo·muh ], is a sensory experience that celebrates wind by exploring a wind-driven dynamic labyrinth using sense of touch. Inspired by the motion of dandelion seeds in a gust of wind and their random dispersion, “Pnuema” was created.
FLOATING MOTIONS
Concept Statement “FLOATING MOTIONS is a design that interacts with nature, harnessing the power of wind andsunlight to create a dreamlike space and provide an environment for people to observe andconnect with nature.” Phenomenon Overview The phenomenon of reflection occurs
FLOATING MOTIONS
Concept Statement “FLOATING MOTIONS is a design that interacts with nature, harnessing the power of wind andsunlight to create a dreamlike space and provide an environment for people to observe andconnect with nature.” Phenomenon Overview The phenomenon of reflection occurs
LIGHT STUDIO
Light Studio is a immersive space that celebrates the diurnal movement of the sun by revealing changing patterns of light as the sun penetrates various apertures over the course of the day. —————————————————————————————————————————————— “Crepuscular Rays” “Crepuscular Rays” is the scientific
LIGHT STUDIO
Light Studio is a immersive space that celebrates the diurnal movement of the sun by revealing changing patterns of light as the sun penetrates various apertures over the course of the day. —————————————————————————————————————————————— “Crepuscular Rays” “Crepuscular Rays” is the scientific
Muhheakantuck
Muhheakantuck [Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk] is how the Lenape, the indigenous people that lived in Manhattan called the Hudson River. The word means “River that Flows Both Ways.” First, we should know the fact that the Hudson River is not a river, but
Muhheakantuck
Muhheakantuck [Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk] is how the Lenape, the indigenous people that lived in Manhattan called the Hudson River. The word means “River that Flows Both Ways.” First, we should know the fact that the Hudson River is not a river, but
MyCell
Concept MYCELL is a bionic device that simulates and utilizes the forms of mushrooms and mycelium to attach to growing plants, allowing people to feel the atmosphere of the surrounding forest and the quiet experience of plants in the busy
MyCell
Concept MYCELL is a bionic device that simulates and utilizes the forms of mushrooms and mycelium to attach to growing plants, allowing people to feel the atmosphere of the surrounding forest and the quiet experience of plants in the busy
Asphodel
Asphodel is a calming, luminous, torus-shaped space that captures natural light through a central color-tinted light-well, then diffuses and reflects it within. The form and reflective surfaces inside amplify this luminosity, filling the space with soothing light for a serene,
Asphodel
Asphodel is a calming, luminous, torus-shaped space that captures natural light through a central color-tinted light-well, then diffuses and reflects it within. The form and reflective surfaces inside amplify this luminosity, filling the space with soothing light for a serene,
Wind’s Symphony
“Wind’s Symphony” is designed to be a living, breathing space that harmonizes technology, art, and nature, offering a unique experience that changes with the wind. Its goal is to inspire, educate, and provide a space for contemplation and community interaction.
Wind’s Symphony
“Wind’s Symphony” is designed to be a living, breathing space that harmonizes technology, art, and nature, offering a unique experience that changes with the wind. Its goal is to inspire, educate, and provide a space for contemplation and community interaction.