Autocad Drawings

A place to live... with meaning

A place to live... with rendered views

Horizontal lines, cantilevered planes and regional colors come together to create a space that reflects the local flavor of Greensboro--more specifically, Northridge Rd.  Set in a landscape both rural and industrial, today's southern context is not unlike the rails that run alongside the Becher-Weaver warehouse.  I write this because I see the railroad as being traditional and innovative all at once, leading us to look to the past while we head for the future (here I reference Greensboro's once impressive railroad hub, and the potential for a high speed rail system across our country).  Other figurative connections within the architecture include the cantilevered counter and bench system (designed by ArchiTechtonics)--reminding me of rail road barriers, the retractible laundry line (seen in the exterior view)--recalling the linear grace of power lines, and the Cor-Ten steel trim--which gives a weathered rusty underline to the space like old rails under a boxcar.

A place to live... with materials

A place to live... with color

A place to live... with plans

A place to live... with sketches

A place to live... with spacial elements

Porch:

Stoop, rain barrel, shade structure, laundry line and seating.

Living room:

Foyer, book cases, seating, side/coffee table, reading lamps and exterior views.  

Kitchen:

Compact fridge, cabinetry, counters, induction stove, extractor hood, oven, double sink, gooseneck faucet, compost/trash bin, and recessed lighting. 

Bathroom:

Dual flush toilet, sink, wall mount faucet, extractor fan, wet room shower, cabinetry, and mirror. 

Office:

Desk, chair, day bed, cabinetry, and side table.

Bed loft:

Queen bed, side tables, full length mirror, reading lamps, and seating.

Walk-in closet:

Shelving, rods and natural light.

A place to live... with an exterior

Here the exterior has come a bit further into focus as the linear shifting of passing trains has evolved into a trellis, which arches over the exterior like railroad tracks. The effect would be slatted light over the shared spaces (coffee shop, community center, laundry mat and mailroom) and a distinct identity for the warehouse.

A place to live... within a shell

These sketches represent my early thoughts regarding the exterior of the warehouse, which is situated along an operating railroad. The forms are derived from trains and speak towards the linear shifting of perception that takes place as trains pass us by.