Amoia Cody Studio - NYIT Thesis - 2009-10

Program Planning Diagram

2010-08-30T17:28:00.000-04:00

Final Renderings

2010-08-15T22:10:00.000-04:00

Final Presentation

2010-08-15T21:41:00.006-04:00

Structure - Circulation - Void - Mass Diagram

Hierachy of Program ( Yellow - Most Public, Red - Private )

Comments by Michael Leocata – Cody Studio : Final Jury May’10

2010-06-10T16:51:00.002-04:00

Rob,

Here you go. Sorry it took so long.

Mike

Comments by Michael Leocata – Cody Studio : Final Jury May’10

Studio:

In all, really nice work. The effort to create a solid and stylized presentation was appreciated and successful. More importantly, I thought the progression from where the projects were (from my last visit) to the direction shown - was very good. This phase of work, in my opinion – is a much more difficult process than the concept work I reviewed last time.

There were some general items that would make the techniques of the presentations stronger... Just some suggestions:

v Bring study models and sketches which bolster your thesis

v When describing your design process. Don’t use words such as, “I was playing around with this….” Rather, present your work with, “I was investigating…” Architecture is a rigorous analysis, so don’t cheapen your approach with wrong word choice.

v Look out for misspellings on your drawings. I saw the word “SEXTION” on one, I don’t know if that was a Freudian play on words, but once again – double check.

v Time management – the final model is a trap. Be sure that in every model made, (be it the final white strathmoor board or the initial gesture chipboard study) is an excuse to make/manipulate space. If the model is to fulfill a requirement, it will more than likely be unsuccessful.

Projects:

Brian: Hawaii lab building– Glad to see that you didn’t bring along the SIPs panel this time ;). The project came a long way in attempting to deal with the site. My comments were that the architecture didn’t modulate itself enough from point of entry to the larger spaces. The building needed to be developed, defined and detailed. The windows and the experience of the exterior walls folding away and disappearing needed to be a point of departure. The use of the indigenous black sand could have resulted in an interesting brise soleil that actually addressed the concerns of the overpowering glare and midday sun issues surrounding your site.

The colored plans were nicely drawn, but your final model was not as powerful as your earlier studies, culminating with the rear retaining wall (cistern) which was architecturally unsuccessful.

Stacy: Holistic Long Island Community Center – Architecturally speaking, your work was a major push forward from my last visit. The drawings and models were well executed. There were a couple of criticisms that were mentioned that I agreed with in terms of the creating of the courtyard space, and the randomness of the façade skin, but I thought – that IF you introduced a couple of living units onto the site – it would have bolstered the premise of your thesis. To create / activate that site with amenities (and proximity to trains), the natural progression would be housing. Even if a pioneering singular housing unit was created for the caretaker of the facility, it would lend to the permanence and importance to your project.

Dennis: NJ Community Center and School – In my opinion, your project not only became successful, but became architecture. Previously your project evolved from three disparate buildings in a field to an integrated amalgam that created its own archetype. Perhaps the portalled façade was a bit too funky for some, I appreciated its playfulness – especially in its skin for a school. Your drawings and model were very well constructed and what I thought was most successful was your investigation of the project in section. To emerge from the ground to the entry is a powerful way to approach the site. Good work.

Matt: Farmer’s Education Center – I really like your thesis. The building at time of the presentation needed work. My comments were to mirror the location of the living quarters so that their facades bask in the south light. The idea of the court space was intriguing but needed development and investigation. Since the jury, I peeked into the studio blog and noticed the current state of your models and drawings….Massive improvements! Very beautiful actually, so you don’t need any of my other thoughts…that’s for sure.

Nik: Malta Symposium Center – Strong project start to finish. The process you went through is a good example of experiment, trial and error – in an attempt to continually test your thesis. The building was appropriate scale for site. Simple for tweaking and structural refinement needed to be vetted. Materials (travertine) and shadow studies could be integrated into the drawings. Structure holding theatre needs to integrate and develop into the main language of the architecture. Solid.

Derek: Roosevelt Island Recovery – Amazing possibilities abound. This project is sweeping and broad with many tensioned poetic dichotomies. The introduction of the water elements and amphitheatre breaks down the scale and creates potential moments of intimate reflection….awesome. I suggested the potential sectional interplay between the water elements to create motion and sound. Perhaps that can assist in connection/procession between programmatic elements.

What was curious to me was handling the new form-making against the backdrop and within the hallowed existing ruins. Unfortunately, you didn’t get that far. I suggested you look at the First Unitarian Church in Louisville, KY and the other professor suggested Paul Rudolph (First Church of Boston?). Once you get past the reverence of the existing hospital and really explore the modern organic transformation – the project has a lifetime of details and space-making opportunities. I hope you continue with a real bold approach to the architecture to match the bold thesis.

Stephen: Closter Reservoir Rehabilitation – I understood the direction that you took for developing your archtitecture and thesis, but I personally disagreed with your approach. The original scheme had a chapel and several moments that made places within the landscape. When the project abstracted to basically two building forms with the organizing central court to bind the project – I felt it lost something. The buildings in my opinion were sited too far away from each other to create a dialog or tension. It just needed some more time to congeal. This can be taken further especially after the professor gave you a great idea for simplifying the entry sequence.

Jenn: Market – I felt your project was tough to develop because a major component was creating flexibility – thus, all needed to be open and clear – and when you did take a stand and create the mini-module-pod pieces to the idea – it seemed forced or unsupportive to your overall idea. I suggested the use of color and the rooftop form to be more delicate in section as investigated in your 1:50 scale chipboard model… It is a tough project to critique because its power is when the exhibits/people inhabit it and create the richness within your shell.

Once again, thank you all for having me.

Michael Leocata

Architect

Matt- Photo Montages

2010-06-01T22:39:00.003-04:00

Matt- Final Model

2010-05-31T22:48:00.006-04:00

I was able to take some outside photographs of my final model playing with sun and shadows.

Final Model

2010-05-20T10:27:00.016-04:00

Matt- Final Presentation

2010-05-19T10:45:00.013-04:00

floor plans

2010-05-18T19:24:00.002-04:00

final

2010-05-18T19:16:00.003-04:00

Review Order

2010-05-16T22:51:00.000-04:00

Unless somthing changes tomorrow, this is the order.

Pin-up at Noon in room 134. I'll be in around 11am.

Matt
Brian
Stacy
Dennis
Jenn
Nik
Steven
Derek

NO CLASS TOMORROW

2010-05-14T00:41:00.000-04:00

Things look like they are shaping up. Keep working. No need to see me.

Elevation FINALLY corrected

2010-05-13T15:03:00.003-04:00

Here is the Western Elevation, added some shadows and I think it did alot as far as adding some depth. The drawing was way too flat previously. Let me know what you think. Tried to use the people to highlight the more public area's rather than labeling it....which i'm really trying to avoid doing.

Site Plan Revised

2010-05-13T14:59:00.002-04:00

Final Changes that I made to the site before cutting my topo's. Theres a new retaining wall toward the south that follows the edge of the amphitheatre. It had to be created in order to accuratly make a connection between the surface above the gym and the area on the right. Took me a long time to fix all my topographical disasters i created. No more " -10, 0, 10, and 20. The real topo's are 2 , 12, 22, and 32. The water is 2 feet below land around the whole site.

Long Section

2010-05-13T04:26:00.002-04:00

Nik - Elevation Adjusted

2010-05-12T17:48:00.002-04:00

Just adjusted my elevation. I think its looking good. I got to adjust the plans accordingly now since this will change the overall layout of the top 2 floors for the theatre.

Final Crit Boards

2010-05-12T15:57:00.009-04:00

East and West Elevations

2010-05-12T13:43:00.002-04:00

North and South Elevations

2010-05-12T13:39:00.004-04:00

I still have to add the gray tone for the glass and the shadow for the glass that is set back.

Section 2

2010-05-11T23:49:00.002-04:00

Section 1

2010-05-11T23:38:00.001-04:00

Section 2

2010-05-11T22:23:00.001-04:00

Elevations

2010-05-11T21:50:00.009-04:00

The hatch is too dark on the top picture. It will look like the bottom picture when printed at full scale. I tried printing to size and adding to the blog but it wouldn't let me. The true lineweights are in the bottom picture.

Nik - Drawings

2010-05-11T00:05:00.002-04:00

7 Floor Plans

2 Short Sections

3 Long Sections

Site Plan

2 Elevations

Renderings

Diagram of Public vs Private Circulation (Not sure how to show this one so any ideas would help)

Prof. Cody I'm also unsure on how to show the drawings comparing old vs new if you could help me out with that. I'm working on my elevations now and will post them ASAP if you could comment on them prior to me starting the model that would be great.

Also for the model I had a question. For the little model since I'm using wood for the surrounding buildings I want to use wood for the heavy base in my project that ties into Malta. For the bigger model Im making my surrounding buildings out of butter board and was thinking of using that for the walls with wood for structure (columns and that heavy base)

Section 3

2010-05-10T18:36:00.001-04:00

I put the lineweights at 50% for a smaller image.

Section 1

2010-05-10T14:26:00.000-04:00

Final Site Plan

2010-05-10T03:56:00.001-04:00

Final Plans

2010-05-10T03:22:00.003-04:00

Nik - Final 2nd Level

2010-05-10T01:14:00.001-04:00

Floor Plans

2010-05-10T01:05:00.004-04:00

I fixed all the major issues in the floor plans. I am although, not happy with the staircase from the first floor to the basement. So I am working to come up with a new solution. Will post when I have something. Sections and elevations to soon follow.

Nik - Final Ground Plan

2010-05-09T21:49:00.002-04:00

Plans

2010-05-09T19:37:00.004-04:00

Drawing List

2010-05-07T09:32:00.000-04:00

Everyone must present a drawing list today. I'm only interested in what the presentation is starting to look like. Stacy said she wanted to present today. Let's start with her. Pin up.
Robert Cody

Sections

2010-05-07T01:47:00.001-04:00

Malta!

2010-05-06T23:45:00.004-04:00

Hand Sketches & Renderings

2010-05-06T22:20:00.014-04:00

2010-05-06T21:59:00.004-04:00

Long Section

2010-05-05T00:20:00.001-04:00

Plans

2010-05-04T15:23:00.003-04:00

Class today

2010-05-04T13:18:00.000-04:00

I'll be a little late today - stuck on a train with some police activity. Please have all of your drawings printed and ready for discussion. Take a little time and go to the library and fine some details related to the sysytems in your project. Detail magazine is a good source. Copy and bring to studio.

RC

Nik - Sketched Over Plans

2010-05-03T02:47:00.003-04:00

So, I really picked apart the floor plan a bit and think I came up with something really good here. The ramps that lead up to the platform are on axis with the 2 building parts. Anything shaded is open to below which, as you can see, is a lot. I really opened it up. I was able to completely open up the courtyard to the north by taking away the steps and am currently allowing the 3' water wall to break apart and become benches. Let me know what you think. I'm getting this all detailed in cad then moving up up up!

Updated floorplan/elevation

2010-05-02T10:33:00.003-04:00

I updated the floor plans and elevation. I like the elevation alot better. But I think the left side of the building is missing something. Not sure.

Matt- Updated Drawings

2010-04-30T10:03:00.007-04:00

material rendering

2010-04-30T07:50:00.002-04:00

Study Model

2010-04-29T21:51:00.006-04:00

I will take more photos with the model outside with the sun to see how the light wells work on each level.

Detailed Floor Plans

2010-04-29T09:11:00.003-04:00

I've added a lot of details to the walls and glass portions. I am almost done with the first and basement floors and will add to this post when I am finished. Just thought I would get thoughts and ideas - if there are any.

rendering

2010-04-28T21:12:00.003-04:00

model

2010-04-28T20:44:00.005-04:00

THIS IS IT!

2010-04-28T16:03:00.002-04:00

All,

It’s curious to me that the level of work over the past few weeks has declined just as the pace should be picking up. It’s important to see ALL the drawings (site plan, floor plans, sections, elevations, diagrams and 3-d drawings) and a complete model before laboring over the idiosyncrasies that remain in your project. On Friday have ALL the drawings – no excuses – and a completed (it can be ugly) model that shows the final intent of your project.

RC

Models!!

2010-04-26T16:05:00.002-04:00

I will see new complete models tomorrow - yes?? Its your last chance!!!

A complete set of drawings is also important.

Nik - New Plan

2010-04-26T15:50:00.003-04:00

So I have been working on this one plan this whole weekend......yes i know im taking a while but this plan gives me the rest of my plans. I am currently working out the circulation piece for the education "wing" and how it affects the lecture halls. I decided to allow the lower level where im raising the ground to become underground parking. I also bumped up the height of it to 10' but where the water hits im still sinking down to -6' roughly. I like where im going with it. Im also trying to rethink my structure for the education wing and trying to find a reason why i should keep it angled when the angle came from the lecture halls structure of where it use to be.

Elevations

2010-04-24T17:55:00.000-04:00

Sections

2010-04-24T13:15:00.002-04:00

Nik - Updated Project

2010-04-22T12:50:00.002-04:00

So after Amoia came and talked with me I have been thinking heavily about what she had said. I then tried it out really quickly by changing my current model and doing some sketching over my current plans. The project I think is really coming through now it allows me to open up my main plaza completely while having the lower plaza develop as an entrance. Everything else is pretty much the same. I will be working on this from now on because I believe it to be a better plan section and elevation. Of course this means I must put this project into ultra turbo mode in order to solve and finish up but I have faith.

rooftop farms & comments from Tuesday

2010-04-21T22:06:00.000-04:00

http://rooftopfarms.org/

You have all had a project for sometime now. What is important is to try to go beyond the planning of your projects concept and see it for an actual representaion of a place. I recommended to my D6 class to go to Detail magazine and find a project which is similar in concept to develop details and material surfaces for your own project. After all, developing details is an anylatical process about seeing how other things have been made and adopt them for your conditions. It is another scale of design.

Matt- Model Progress

2010-04-20T20:41:00.007-04:00

1/16th Scale

I am currently working on the site for this model so it will be better represented for friday in addition to working on my sections.

Design Requirements

2010-04-19T15:05:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow

2010-04-19T08:49:00.001-04:00

All,

Stacy had a review by an outside critic who exposed some critical issues and helped her find resolution on those issues. The project is now better and I'm glad she looked for alternative criticism and I encourage all of you to do the same. In light of this, Amoia and I came up with an idea of swapping class for half time tomorrow to look at each others studio projects as a kind of closed review. Pin up your work and your complete model and she will review it without you discussing it to see if it looks convincing and has followed through on its promise. If you don't have a complete set of drawings and a model I'm sure she won't be convinced and this will impact my view going forward. Plan to stay late and we can talk more even after the evening event. Who is doing the presentation?

Robert Cody

Design

2010-04-18T21:39:00.005-04:00

Connection Details

2010-04-18T21:38:00.004-04:00

Structure

2010-04-12T16:28:00.002-04:00

Structure progress

2010-04-11T16:30:00.008-04:00

I am still working on the structure change for the top canopy level

April pin up

2010-04-09T07:59:00.007-04:00

Pin-Up on Friday

2010-04-07T23:05:00.000-04:00

All,

Pin-Up on Friday. Everyone MUST have a COMPLETE set of plans, sections and elevations + a site plan. Time is running out fast!!

RC

Diagrams

2010-04-07T22:52:00.006-04:00

Diagrams & Sections

2010-04-07T22:23:00.007-04:00

Matt- Queens Botanical Gardens

2010-04-02T13:53:00.006-04:00

BKSK Architects

2006- Flushing, Queens

L.E.E.D. Platinum

Matt- Sketches

2010-04-02T13:40:00.002-04:00

Matt- Midterm Drawings

2010-04-02T13:31:00.006-04:00

Matt- Midterm Models

2010-04-02T13:13:00.005-04:00

Nik - Mid Crit Model Updated

2010-04-02T02:19:00.002-04:00

Here are my changes to my model so far. I tried cutting the theatre piece back using the line from the educational wing but not sure about it. Although I do like its separation from the other wing. The truss is working very well. I have a section of the lecture halls but its not posting for some reason.

Nik - Mid Crit Model

2010-04-02T02:14:00.001-04:00

Question for Derek

2010-03-21T16:45:00.000-04:00

Hey Derek I was wondering if you could tell me where you get your plexi from? I'm trying to do my final site model out of wood and plexi and don't really know what to use and was wondering if you could help me out finding what I want since I'm not from here haha. My cell is 646.725.7033 send me a text. Thanks

Mid Crit

2010-03-19T06:04:00.006-04:00

Plans Thus Far

2010-03-18T20:16:00.004-04:00

Plans are in order, Floor Plane -10 is on top, followed by 0, and lastly is +10

I know the hatches are turned off,

But here is where im at on my plans. Sections, elevations and model are all underway.

I realize these drawings look like mayhem right now, but theres a method to my madness...I think.

Floor Plans

2010-03-18T18:16:00.008-04:00

First Floor- I came up with this configuration for the stairs and elevators... after many different attempts. I think it works better but I am not totally sure yet.

Second floor

Third Floor

Fourth Floor : still working on it!

Last Changes to Study Model

2010-03-18T15:04:00.004-04:00

Professor Amatuzo stopped through today and was talking to Steve about my project. He commented that everything seemed to be working well except that the corner where the residences transition into the open space infront the amphitheatre seemed disconnected from the rest of the flow of the model. I think this made an improvement.

Model Pictures

2010-03-18T10:58:00.001-04:00

I am still adding and changing things as I progress with the drawings. As I commented on your post I am trying to figure out if I should put plexi as the glass or use basswood as a frame. to model the glass parts.

OK?

2010-03-18T10:44:00.000-04:00

Everyone good to go for Friday? If you have any last minute comments or questions - now is the time to ask.

roof, third floor, second floor, first floor

2010-03-17T21:28:00.002-04:00

Review Friday

2010-03-17T00:35:00.001-04:00

All,

Sorry I had to disappear this evening. I'm still trying to catch up after the storm. Two days without power and still no internet.

The basic requirements are the same as last time, but now with more detail. Everyone is in pretty good shape so concentrate on the presentation of your ideas. A complete model is most important.
Any questions post or email me. I will answer them as best I can tomorrow afternoon.

Remember, we start at 1pm sharp upstairs.

RC
Robert Cody

Circulation Diagram

2010-03-15T23:06:00.001-04:00

study model

2010-03-15T22:04:00.001-04:00

Model-Part 3

2010-03-15T05:08:00.007-04:00

These are the newest changes. What ive done is as follows.

a) Pulled the facade of the medical building seen best on the lower picture out toward the front of the site in order to continue the geometry of the existing building around the corner. It actually seems to open open the entrance a bit more, creating another layer of circulation that has not yet quite become unnecessary. Its necessary because it allows you to walk through the portion of program, gaining a better relationship to your surroundings in that particular area of the project.

b) Two circulation cores added to manhattan edge of the project. I feel like its only natural that while moving throughout these spaces vertically, you may as well have a preety skyline to look at :)

c) Pushed a portion of the residences back toward the waterfront, opening up circulation toward the park, and emphasizing the path of travel with a cantelever ( Will most likely be used for smokers in foul weather ) and a collonade of tree's to make the gesture more pronounced. The tree's also cast a nice reflection within the water element infront of the amphitheatre.

Let me know what everyone thinks. I feel like its getting a bit closer. Now onto plans.

Model- Part 2

2010-03-15T05:05:00.002-04:00

Changes Include the reflection pond, core cutouts of main spaces for double height space, etc.

Nik - Model Photos

2010-03-15T00:54:00.002-04:00

2010-03-11T08:16:00.004-05:00

2010-03-08T23:18:00.004-05:00

Circulation & Program Diagrams

2010-03-08T23:04:00.007-05:00

Mid-Reviews

2010-03-08T15:11:00.001-05:00

All,

Let's make the review for 1pm Friday 3/19 upstairs pin up. The space is reserved.

On Tuesday 3/16 I plan to be around all day. I will be at DiNatale studio in the am and Amoia in the afternoon so no class. Plan to attend the Friedman Lecture as a substitute and we can talk after. You are also welcome to come find me during the day and to sit in on the morning and afternoon reviews.

RC
Robert Cody

Mid Review

2010-03-08T13:07:00.000-05:00

All,

I would like to move the mid review to Friday, March 19th at 2pm. On March 16th, DF2, D2 and D6 are having mid reviews and Friedman is having his lecture that evening. Its a logistic problem which we will avoid by moving to Friday.

Prof. Palmore - if you are available, we would love to have your insight at the review.

June - is the upstairs pin-up reserved for that afternoon?

Thanks.

RC
Robert Cody

Look familiar?

2010-03-07T22:54:00.000-05:00

Piero Portaluppi - Studi per abitazioni ed uffici di Hellytown (1926)

Luciano Baldessari - Padiglione Breda (1952)

2010-03-07T22:45:00.002-05:00

UMBERTO BOCCIONI

2010-03-07T22:41:00.002-05:00

UMBERTO BOCCIONI

2010-03-07T22:36:00.000-05:00

Sant'elia

2010-03-07T22:24:00.000-05:00

Atkinson and company - Visualisation Project - Sant'elia

Bikuben Student Residence, Copenhagen by Aart

2010-03-07T22:19:00.000-05:00

Bikuben Student Residence, Copenhagen by Aart - Architecture Design, Home Design, Interior Design, Decorating Ideas on Best House Design

Nik - Model Photos

2010-03-07T18:01:00.002-05:00

Nic - precedent Study

2010-03-07T17:57:00.001-05:00

Hey Nic, Can you send me the name of that building you showed me last week?

Thanks so much!

2010-03-06T13:44:00.006-05:00