TSC HUB

This project focuses on using research on biophilia, color psychology, and indoor environment quality (IEQ) to improve the current Taggart Student Center (TSC) Hub area on the USU campus. This research includes studies on which colors help 
students focus, how biophilia can impact IEQ, IEQ factors for work/study environments including space planning solutions, acoustic considerations, control and flexibility in a space, creating work environments for different needs (i.e. quiet/focus vs. group/collaboration), etc. The results of this research are  implemented in a hypothetical proposal of what the TSC Student Hub could look like, and how these changes could improve the work/study habits of students on campus.

THE SUNSTONE HOTEL

The design intent is for an historic Irish pub in the heart of Portland to be used as a free “hotel” designed to address the issue of homelessness in Portland. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple hotels were used to support the unhoused population in Portland and provide safe spaces for them to isolate. This project mimics that, but as a long term solution for rehabilitation and continued community support that leads to unhoused people finding permanent housing and integrating back into the community.

MONET COTTAGE

Alpine, Utah has a beautiful natural landscape with colors reminiscent of some of Monet’s most famous artworks, making it the ideal location for a French Cottage style home inspired by his work. This home takes elements from classic French Cottage architecture including a natural stone exterior, a steep pitched roof with multiple focal points, an abundance of windows with small panes and thin mullions, and a large second level patio inspired by french balconies. The attached greenhouse and multitude of windows help to connect the surrounding nature to the interior of the home as an homage to the work of Claude Monet.