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PORTFOLIO 

RENEE WHITELEY | ARCHITECTURE | HOWARD UNIVERSITY

PER 

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ONAL 

TATEMENT 

Hello, 

My name is Renee Whiteley and I am a 5th year architecture student. I was born in 

Brooklyn, New York, grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and I now reside in Washingston, 

D.C. Art and technical drawing has been my utmost passion since high school, my 

only focus was to be successful in architecture. My love for architecture has grown 

tremendously since my first day at Howard University. Being at Howard has encouraged 

me to enter competitions and be actively involved. Pursuing architecture as a 

profession directs me to a path where the love of art and people can be combined, 

while offering a service of design and planning. Building art is a synthesis of life in 

materialized form. It is my goal to not only stand out as an architect but also as an 

individual, for me creating is a powerful skill, an intriguing ability evolving from our 

originality and perspectives. By formulating our own unique creations, we may 

endeavor to create a parallel between our imagination and the world in which we live. 

This portfolio is the composition of my academic work, it shows what was done in my 

second and third year of architecture school. This will provide insight on my personality 

and work ethics.

CONTACT 

ren.whiteley@gmail.com 

http://linkedin.com/in/renee-whiteley-aa9041134 

https://issuu.com/reneewhiteley/docs/whiteleyportfolio2016 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

2018 - Present PUSH Studio 

Washington, D.C. 

Staff Architecture & Landscape designer 

Summer 2018 

2015- 2018 

Ryan Companies (Internship) 

Minneapolis, Minnesota 

Architecture & Interior design intern 

Howard University School of Architecture 

Washington, DC 

•Researh assistant 

•Teaching assistant 

•Plotting, lasercut & 3D print assistant 

EDUCATION 

Howard University 

(B.Arch) professional degree 

August 2014 – Present 

St. Andrew School (Pre-University) 

September 2012 – 2014 

AWARDS 

Summer 2017 

Summer 2016 

Summer 2015 

Walt Disney Imagineering (internship) 

Orlando, Florida 

Architecture intern 

Jamaica Social Investment Fund (internship) 

Kingston, Jamaica 

Reviewing and redesigning existing 

architectural drawings. 

Sandals International Hotel - Jamaica (PM) 

Assisting entertainment manager with 

day to day operation of the hotel 

• Howard University 4th year top 

design student award 

• Walt Disney Imagineering 2017 

Imagineering competition Finalist 

• NOMAS design competition 

participant 

• NOMAS (Howard Uni. chapter) 

design competition - 1st place 

• Howard University Dean’s List 

• Student leadership award 

• Special Awards for Art 

• Good exam performance -Cape 

level 

• Honor student award 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 

2017 - Current - National Organization of minority architects (President) 

2015 - Current - Alpha Rho Chi Inc. (Treasurer) 

2015 - Current - American Institute of Architecture Students 

2015 - Current - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars 

2014 - Current - Operation help the People 

2014 - Current - Caribbean Student Association 

2012 - 2014 - Six Form Association (Treasurer) 

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 

• Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop 

• Adobe InDesign • Adobe AfterEffects 

• 3ds Max • AutoCAD 

• Hand Drafting • Photography 

• Revit 

• Rhinoceros 

• SketchUP 

• Lasercutting 

• Presentation 

• 3D Printing 

• Enscape

COMPETITIONS 

CAMPUS CANVAS 

WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING DESIGN COMPETITION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

01 

SPRING 2017 PAGES 01-08 

CONTENTS 

ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL 

NOMAS BAURA LAURIE DESIGN COMPETITION 

HOUSTON, TEXAS 

FALL 2017 

TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT 

NOMAS BAURA LAURIE DESIGN COMPETITION 

CHICAGO, ILLINOS 

FALL 2018 

04 

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05 

PAGES 29-34 

06 

PAGES 35-42 

07 

PAGES 43-52 

02 

PAGES 04-14 

03 

PAGES 15-20 

DESIGN STUDIO 

LANGSTON POWERPLANT 

WASHINGTON, D.C 

SPRING 2015 

ARCHEOLOGY 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

FALL 2018 

COMMUNITY HUB 

WASHINGTON, D.C 

SPRING 2017 

PERSONAL WORK 

SKETCHES, PAINTINGS, GRAPHICS

01 

WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING COMPETITION 

HOWARD UNIVERSITY 

PROJECT TYPE: 

DESIGN INTEGRATION 

LOCATION: 

WASHINGTON DC 

YEAR: 

2016 

AT DISNEY, THEIR PARKS, RESORTS, CRUISE 

SHIPS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES ARE 

DESIGNED TO BE PLACES FOR FAMILIES AND 

FRIENDS TO GATHER AND CREATE MEMORIES 

TOGETHER. BEYOND THE ATTRACTIONS, 

RESTAURANTS, SHOWS AND PARADES, THE 

PARKS AND RESORTS INCLUDE OUTDOOR SPACES 

THAT ARE FUNCTIONAL YET INVITE GUESTS TO 

PAUSE AND ENJOY THE TIME IN BETWEEN THEIR 

ACTIVITIES. THE CHALLENGE WAS TO APPLY 

SOME OF THEIR SAME DESIGN PRINCIPLES TO 

CREATE A NEW OUTDOOR SPACE WITHIN MY 

UNIVERSITY THAT ADDRESSES CURRENT 

STUDENTS, FACULTY AND VISITORS NEEDS 

WHILE PROVIDING A RESPITE FROM THE STRESS- 

ES OF COLLEGE LIFE.

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CAMPUS CANVAS TAKES FORM IN A VARIETY OF WAYS THAT WE CALL “MODES”. EACH MODE PROVIDES GUESTS WITH A 

DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE CREATING STREET ART.

GUEST EXPERIENCE 

our campus 

AS STUDENTS, FACULTY AND VISTORS WALK AROUND OUR CAMPUS CURRENTLY, THEIR EXPERIENCE IS MUNDANE, 

AND UN-IMAGINATIVE. THE BUILDINGS ARE TRADITIONAL AND HISTORICAL, BUT ARE NOT A REPRESENTATION OF 

OUR UNIVERSITY’S CULTURE AND ATMOSPHERE. 

IN COMPLETE CONTRAST, THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, D.C. IS A CULTURAL HUB AND GATEWAY FOR ARTISTS ALIKE 

TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN MANY FORMS. GRAFFITI AND STREET ART HAVE BECOME A HUGE PART OF DC’S 

IDENTITY AND IS NOW DEEPLY ENGRAVED IN THE CULTURE. 

our city 

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MODES 

THE INTERFACE THAT APPEARS ON THE GLASS IS 

DESIGNED TO BE SIMPLE ENOUGH FOR EVEN CHILDREN 

TO USE. IT ALLOWS USERS TO CHOOSE FROM ONE OF 

THE TWELVE COLORS ON THE WHEEL AND CHANGE 

THE SHADE OF THE SELECTED COLOR

CIRCULATION MODE 

C IRCULATION MODE CREATES A DYNAMIC PATH THAT SERVES AS A 

GALLERY, ALLOWING GUESTS TO CREATE AND OBSERVE THE ART 

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT CAMPUS. THE EXPERIENCE OF WALKING 

TO AND FROM CLASS WILL EVOLVE FROM ONE THAT IS TIRESOME 

AND BLEAK TO ONE THAT IS STIMULATION AND UNDER CONSTANT 

CHANGE. 

INTERACTIVE MODE 

I NTERACTIVE MODE ALLOWS GUESTS TO BECOME FULLY IMMERSED 

IN THEIR ART. GUESTS WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO WALK 

AROUND AND THROUGH THE ANGULAR STRUCTURE WITHOUT 

IMPACTING THE ART ALLOWING THE ARTIST TO PAINT FROM ANY 

POSITION. 

SHOW PIECE MODE 

S HOWPIECE MODE CREATES A CENTRAL SPACE WHERE STUDENTS, 

FACULTY, AND VISITORS CAN GATHER TO COLLECTIVELY ADMIRE A 

SCULPTURAL PIECE. EVERY WEEK, A NEW, FEATURED ARTIST WILL 

HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW OFF HIS OR HER TALENTS TO 

THE CAMPUS. AT THE END OF EACH WEEK, THE ART WILL BE 

CLEARED TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEXT FEATURED ARTIST. 

F INALLY, THE ESSENCE OF C AMPUS C ANVAS, BUILDING MODE. 

T HIS MODE OFFERS GUESTS THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING A 

GRAFFITI ARTIST, LEAVING THEIR MARKS ON THE SIDES OF 

BUILDINGS AROUND CAMPUS. TAGGING BUILDINGS IS AN 

ACTIVITY THAT IS SEEN AS TABOO, BUT C AMPUS C ANVAS 

ENCOURAGES USERS TO TAKE IT UPON THEMSELVES TO MAKE THE 

CAMPUS BEAUTIFUL 

BUILDING MODE 


MODES

THE CAN EXPELS A COLORED MIST THAT GIVES THE 

FEELING OF REAL SPRAY WITHOUT ACTUALLY LEAVING ANY 

PIGMENT ON GLASS TO PROVIDE AN AUTHENTIC STREET 

ART EXPERIENCE. THE SENSOR USES THIS INFORMATION TO 

COMMUNICATE WITH THE SMART GLASS AS TO PRECISELY 

WHERE AND OF WHAT COLOR PAINT SHOULD APPEAR ON 

THE GLASS. 


EMPOWERMENT 

PRIDE OF 

SUNNYSIDE 

YOUTH INVOLVEMENT 

LACK OF YOUTH EDUCATION 

& INVOLVEMENT 

CRIME 

LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE 

02 

JOHN S CHASE ACADEMY OF 

ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, 

AND SUSTAINABILITY 

BAURBA LAURIE NOMA COMPETITION 


GROWTH 

CONNECTION 

TRUST 

EDUCATION 

YOUTH 

SAFETY 

HEALTHY LIVING 

INVOLVEMENT 

INTERACTION 

DISTRUST 

THE COMMUNITY 

PRIDE 

SAFETY 

TRUST 

GROWTH 

PARTI 

EXISTING CONDITION 

CONCEPT 

PROJECT TYPE: 

HIGHER EDUCATIO 

K2- K12 

LOCATION: 


YEAR: 

2016 

The school for architecture, design and 

sustainability is designed as a safe place 

for Sunnyside’s youth to develop their 

creativity and offer them options to 

possibilities that can help them improve 

their community through manipulating 

their environment. The Community 

Center shares the same passion by 

providing space to educate residents 

while also creating a space to relax and 

connect with their neighbors. 

TEAM MEMBERS: JORDAN MCRAE, HUY BUI, 

KENNEDY CARTER & MAYA PIQUABT

PHYSICAL MODEL 

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DN 

UP 

14 

14 

27 

29 

28 

4 

22 

4 

15 

DN 

3 

DN 

14 

14 

11 

10 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

19 

26 

26 

26 

26 

26 

DN 

30 

SITE PLAN 

1 Gallery Space 

2 Classrooms 

3 Computer Lab 

4 Storage 

5 Production Room 

6 Office 

7 Library Stacks 

8 Mechanical/Electrical 

9 Custodial 

10 Multipurpose Room 

11 Common Area 

12 Lecture Hall 

13 Work Room 

14 Bathroom 

15 Crit Room 

16 Offices 

17 Conference Room 

18 Professor Lounge 

19 Gymnasium 

20 Nurse 

21 Locker Room 

22 Cafeteria 

23 Community Kitchen 

24 Dance Studio 

25 Museum 

26 Studio 

27 Kiln Room 

28 Art Room 

29 Model Room 

30 Public Library 

PLAN - LEVEL 1 

PLAN - LEVEL 2 

SOUTH ELEVATION 

EAST ELEVATION

PROGRAM ANALYSIS 

LEARNING 

RESOURCES 

The openness of the design invites the neighboring 

police department to enjoy the space with the 

community, creating a natural flow of interaction 

between two conflicting groups. Over time, this 

design will dissolve the guard between the police 

and the community, unifying Sunnyside as a safe and 

happy community that can look forward to a positive 

future. 

ADMIN 

VISUAL 

ARTS 

CAFETERIA 

MULTI PURPOSE 

& COMMON 

AREA 

PHYSICAL 

EDUCATION 

ACADEMIC 

INTERACTIVE 

SPACE 

COMMON 

LOBBY & 

MUSEUM 

INDOOR 

COMMUNITY 

CENTER 

MULTI MODAL 

OUTDOOR 

PAVILLION 

POLICE 

STATION 

PROCESS DIAGRAM 

STUDENT EDUCATION 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION 

CORNAL ST 

STUDENT EDUCATION 

INTERACTIVE SPACE 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION 

CORNAL ST 

CORNAL ST 

CORNAL ST 

REED RD 

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY 

REED RD 

REACTION TO POLCE STATION 

ASHVILLE DR 

REED RD 

NODE IDENTIFICATION 

REED RD 

NODE REACTION 

ORGINAL MASSING 

REACTION TO NODES 

CREATION OF PROMINENT FORM 

MINIMIZE EAST AND WEST 

SUN EXPOSURE 

INTEGRATION OF LOUVERS 

& OUTDOOR FRAMES 

LONGITUDAL SECTION 

CROSS SECTION 


COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPACE 

ARTERY 

COMMUNITY CENTER 

FREEWAY 

GREEN SPACE 

CONNECTOR 

POLICE STATION 

ARTERY 

SITE SELECTION 

MINOR 

STREET 

EXISTING TYPOLOGY 

closed-off 

private 

unimaginative 

COMMUNITY REACTION 

distrustful 

intimidating 

stagnant 

STEP 1 

open 

expressive 

reactive 


inviting 

desirable 

progressive 

STEP 2 

transparent 

multi-functional 

casual 


connected 

approachable 

trust-building 

POLICE STATION TRANSFORMATION 

HEALTHY LIVING 

CAREER DEVELOPM

ENT ARTISTIC EXPRESSION TRUST-BUILDING 


SITE 

WOODLAWN COMMUNITY WOODLAWN 

WOODLAWN COMMUNITY OBAMA 

GATEWAY 

CENTER 

03 

WOODLAWN GATEWAY PAVILLION 

BAURBA LAURIE NOMA COMPETITION 

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 

THE RIPPLE AFFECT CONCEPT 

PROJECT TYPE: 

TRANSIT/ MIXED USE 

LOCATION: 

WOODLAWN, CHICAGO 

YEAR: 

2018 

Our approach to tackling this issue 

begins with the community itself and 

recognizing the needs. According to 

current residents, they would like to see 

better educational resources, healthier 

living, a safe and walkable neighborhood, 

affordability, amenities, and 

community-based retail. In keeping all of 

this in mind, we have proposed a development 

centered on the concept of a 

“ripple effect”. When one drop of water 

crashes into a pond, it creates a ripple 

that travels throughout the rest of the 

body of water. The proposed Woodlawn 

Gateway Pavilion aims to embrace the 

Woodlawn community and inadvertently 

spreads the Woodlawn history and 

culture by means of modern pro-gram 

and design. 

TEAM MEMBERS: OTHNEIL WILLIAMS, CYDNEY 

ANDERSON, KENNEDY CARTER & GHALEYA 

ALDAHFARI


E 63rd ST 

SITE PLAN & SITE DIAGRAMS 

S BLACKSTONE AVE 

BUILDING ACCESS 

VEHICULAR / SHUTTLE CIRCULATION 

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION 

BUILDING ENTRY 

E 64TH STREET 

TRAIN ACCESS 

VERTICLE CIRCULATION 

S DORCHESTER AVE 

S BLACKSTONE AVE 

PROGRAM ACCESS 

INTERIOR CIRCULATION 

Building Circulation 

E 63RD STREET 

1 

2

63RD STREET PROPOSAL 

START 

START OF THE 

JOURNEY TO THE 

OPC 

1 

PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 

NIGHTLIFE & 

ENTERTAINMENT 

GROCERY STORES, 

RECREATIONAL PARKS, 

RETAIL, RESIDENTIAL 

TRANSPORTATION HUB 

(SITE) 

END 

2 

PROCESS DIAGRAMS 

King Drive Gateway 

The “Green Line” 

Cottage Grove 

Woodlawn Central Park 

63rd Street METRA 

Stony Island 

3 

King Drive Gateway 

Restaurant 

Health Store 

Jazz Club 

Park 

Residential 

The “Green Line” 

Theater 

Cottage Grove 

Grocery 

Small Business 

Community Garden 

Education 

Woodlawn Central Park 

Green Space 

Small Business 

Church 

63rd Street METRA 

Green Space 

Stony Island 

4 

5 

3 

4 5 


FLOOR PLANS 

10 

2 

2 

1 

4 

4 

3 

3 

11 

10 

11 

5 6 

8 

8 

7 

7 

6 

1 

9 

9 

1 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

SHUTTLE STOP 

MUSEUM 

YOUTH CENTER 

INDOOR PARK 

TRAIN ENTRY 

ATRIUM 

MARKET 

RESTAURANT 

THEATRE 

OUTDOOR PARK 

BASKETBALL COURT 

LEVEL1 LEVEL 2 

Transportation is a vital component for a thriving community. Public transportation allows residents to experience more 

opportunities, resources, and amenities that may not have been offered otherwise. Implementing a shuttle service for our 

site will con-nect the residence of woodlawn and neighboring communities through the revitalize 63rd street corridor, to 

our Transit Center, and to the Barack Obama Presidential Center. The timeless and minimalist design of our Transit center 

along with our retail and other attractions will help increase ridership. Incorporating a rainwater system will assist with 

irrigation on site as well as reduce the amount of water used by the Transit Center. 

LONGITUDINAL SECTION 

CROSS SECTION

SMART GROWTH INITIATIVE 

PICP PAVEMENT 

CURB 

UNDERGROUND SYSTEM 

PERMEABLE LINER 

PUMPED OUTFLOW 

OPEN GRADED BASE 

& SUBBASE STORAGE 

SUB-SURFACE 

DRAIN PIPE 


LANGSTON POWER PLANT 

1200 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 

4 

PROJECT TYPE: 

HISTORIC PRESERVATION 

LOCATION: 

WASHINGTON DC 

YEAR: 

2016 

LANGSTON TERRACE DWELLING WAS BUILT IN 1938, 

IT IS THE OLDEST PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN 

WASHINGTON, DC AND AMONG THE FIRST IN THE 

COUNTRY. THE SITE WAS FORMALLY FUELED BY A 

COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT, WHICH WAS DECOMMIS- 

SIONED IN THE 1980S. THE PLANT HAS BEEN INOPERA- 

TIVE FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. 

THE DESIGN CHALLENGE WAS ENFORCED BY SUSTAIN- 

ABLE DC. THEY PROVIDED THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- 

BIA HOUSING AUTHORITY (DCHA) WITH $245,000 

FROM THE SUSTAINABLE DC INNOVATION CHALLENGE 

GRANT TO TEST THE FEASIBILITY OF REDEVELOPING AN 

IDLE POWER PLANT AT LANGSTON INTO A CLEAN 

ENERGY-GENERATING ASSET. THE GRANT WOULD HELP 

SUSTAINABLE DC MEET ITS GOAL THAT “ALL PUBLIC 

HOUSING WILL BE GREEN, HEALTHY, AND CAPABLE OF 

MEETING NET-ZERO ENERGY STANDARDS” BY 2032.


1ST 1ST FLOOR FLOOR

2ND FLOOR 


SITE PLAN 

THE BRAND-NEW PLANT WOULD SERVE AS A MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY THAT WOULD INCLUDE; A CO-WORKING SPACE, TEACHING 

KITCHEN, COFFEE SHOP, MUSEUM, GIFT SHOP, RETAIL SPACES, CLASS ROOM AND OUTDOOR SPACES. BEYOND ENERGY SAVINGS AND 

RENEWABLE POWER PRODUCTION, MY AIM WAS TO ENABLE A SIGNIFICANT QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RESIDENTS, TO 

MAKE A MODEL FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY BUT ALSO PRESERVING THE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN OF THE 

PLANT.

EXTERIOR PATIO 

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MUSEUM 


OFFICE SPACE MUSEUM CLASSROOM 

CLASSROOM 

CAFE 

EXTERIOR PATIO 

COFFEE SHOP

TEACHING KITCHEN 

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SITE 

ABOVE GRADE 

BELOW GRADE 

05 

ARCHAEOLOGY CENTER 

HOWARD UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL 

CONCEPT DIAGRAMS 

BASE SHELL 

TRANSPARENCY OPENINGS UNFOLDED 

TRANSFORMATION/ SPACES DIARGRAMS 

PROJECT TYPE: 

Multi-purpose complex 

LOCATION: 

WASHINGTON DC 

YEAR: 

2018 

Yin′ and yang′ in chinese philosophy 

and religion, two principles, 

one negative, dark, and feminine 

(yin), and one positive, bright, and 

masculine (yang), whose interaction 

influences the destinies of creatures 

and things. In chinese philosophy, 

yin and yang describes how opposite 

or contrary forces are actually 

complementary, interconnected, 

and interdependent in the natural 

world, and how they give rise to 

each other as they interrelate to one 

another. In this case the building 

primary focus is conncectivity, and 

the role of yin and yang highlights 

that. It defines the relationship with 

above and below and light and dark 

in this building. Whered the skylight 

& floor acts as the connector inbetween.


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SITE DIAGRAMS 

SECTION A-A 

5 

4 

1 

2 

5 

3 

LOCATION 

2 

6 

VEHICULAR 

1ENTRY 

2SERVICE COUNTER 

3GIFT SHOP 

4LOADING/ STORAGE 

5RESTROOMS 

6MEETING ROOMS 

7ADMIN OFFICES 

8RESTROOMS 

9KITCHENETTE 

9 

8 

8 

7 

6 

SECTION B-B 

1ST FLOOR 

SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0” 

PEDESTRIAN 

SECTION A-A 

4 

4 

4 

4 

5 

VIEWS 

3 

6 

SECTION B-B 

1 

SITE PLAN 

1 MUSEUM 

2 MEDIA/ RESEARCH LAB 

3 LIBRARY 

4 LAB 

5 STORAGE 

6 SEATING 

2 

-1ST FLOOR 

SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0” 

SECTION A-A 

NORTH-EAST ELEVATION

1 2 3 4 5 

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 

G 

F 

E 

D 

C 

B 

A 

M 

L 

K 

J 

I 

H 

G 

F 

E 

D 

C 

B 

A 

M 

M 

L 

M 

L 

K 

M 

L 

K 

J 

L 

K 

I 

J 

K 

I 

J 

H 

I 

J 

H 

G 

I 

H 

G 

F 

H 

G 

F 

E 

G 

F 

E 

D 

F 

E 

D 

C 

E 

D 

C 

B 

D 

C 

Indoor Training 

Media Center/Lab 

Director’s Apt. 

B 

A 

C 

B 

In-residence Apt. 

A 

B 

A 

A 

Storage 

Staff Parking 

In-residence Apt. 

Artifact Lab 

Reference Library 

Equipment/Supplies Sales 

Public Toilets 

Service Counter 

Loading Dock 

Staff Showers 

Staff Lockers/Mud Space 

Staff Toilets 

Gift Shop 

Meeting Spaces 

Administrative Facilities 

M 

M 

L 

M 

L 

K 

M 

L 

K 

Kitchenettes 

J 

L 

K 

I 

J 

K 

I 

J 

H 

I 

J 

H 

G 

G 

E 

Temp. Lockers 

Board Room 

I 

H 

F 

H 

G 

F 

G 

F 

E 

D 

F 

E 

D 

C 

E 

D 

C 

B 

D 

C 

B 

A 

C 

B 

A 

B 

A 

A 

SECTION A-A 

1 

1 

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 

LEVEL 2 

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 

3 

SECTION B-B 

STRUCTURAL GLASS GRID 

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 

LEVEL 1 

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 

4 

1 RESIDENCE 

2 DIRECTOR’S RESIDENCE 

3 STORAGE 

4 ADMIN OFFICES 

2ND FLOOR 

SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0” 

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 

LEVEL -1 

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 

SECTION A-A 

STRUCTURAL FLOOR TRUSS GRID 

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 

LEVEL -2 

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 

2 

4 

ADMIN 

STAFF 

5 

CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM 

RESIDENCE 

PUBLIC DISPLAY & 

EXTERIOR SPACE 

SECTION B-B 

RESEARCH 

1MUSEUM 

2LOCKER ROOM 

3RESTROOMS 

4MECHANICAL 

5EQUIPMENT STORAGE 

6INDOOR TRAINING 

7OBSERVATION PATIO 

7 

6 

ROOF 

DUCT SYSTEM 

PUBLIC 

SERVICES 

-2ND FLOOR 

SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0” 

FLOOR TRUSSES 

STRUCTURAL WALL 

SECTION B-B 


ENCLOSED PATIO 

CONFERENCE ROOM 

SUITE BALCONY

3 

3 

2 

1 

LOBBY 

GLASS FLOOR (FROM REAR OF BUILDING) 

PERSPECTIVE SECTION 


06 

GEORGIA AVENUE’S COMMUNITY HUB 

FOR FOOD, ART, AND ENTERTAINMENT 

GEORGIA AVENUE AND COLUMBIA RD 

GENERIC BOX CONNECTION CORRIDORS CENTRAL COURTYARD COMPATIBLE SCALE BUILDING CONNECTORS + ELEVATED PARK GREEN BALCONY + FORMAL EXPRESSION 

PROJECT TYPE: 

MIXED USE COMPLEX 

LOCATION: 

WASHINGTON DC 

YEAR: 

2017 

GOAL 1: Provide affordable, 

healthy, and sustainable food 

options to alleviate high cost of 

living. 

GOAL 2: Expand the notion of a 

farmer’s market to a community 

hub for food, art, and entertainment. 

TEAM MEMBERS: JORDAN MCRAE & HUY BUI



SITE ANALYSIS 

CRIME COMPARISON OF DC UNIVERSITIES 

RACE BREAKDOWN 

COST OF LIVING IN AMERICAN CITIES 

CRIMES WITHIN 1000 FT OF CAMPUS 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 

08’-09’ 

10’-11’ 12’-13’ 14’-15’ 16’-17’ 

HOWARD 

DCU 

CATHOLIC 

GEORGETOWN 

AMERICAN 

BLACK - 49% 

WHITE - 28% 

HISPANIC - 16.5% 

ASIAN - 4% 

MIXED - 2.5% 

MEDIAN COST OF LIVING 

40k 

30k 

20k 

10k 

0 

WASHINGTON DC 

LOS ANGELES 

CHICAGO 

DALLAS 

CLEVELAND 

ZONING INFORMATION 

CURRENT ZONING: MU-4 

MODERATE DENSITY DEVELOPMENT 

SHOPPING, BUSINESS, HOUSING, 

MIXED USES 

LOCATED IN LOW AND MODERATE 

DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AREAS WITH 

ACCESS TO MAIN ROADWAYS/TRANSIT 

F.A.R =3.0 WITH INCLUSIONARY ZONING 

HEIGHT = 50FT + 12 FT FOR PENTHOUSE 

LOT OCCUPANCY = 60% AND 75% WITH 

INCLUSIONARY ZONING 

GREEN AREA = 0.3 

PROPOSED ZONING: MU-5B 

MEDIUM DENSITY, COMPACT MIXED USE 

DEVELOPMENT WITH EMPHASIS AN 

EMPHASIS ON RESIDENTIAL USE 

SHOPPING, BUSINESS, HOUSING, 

MIXED USES 

LOCATED ON ARTERIAL STREETS AND 

NEAR TRANSIT STOPS 

F.A.R =3.0 WITH INCLUSIONARY ZONING 

HEIGHT = 50FT + 12 FT FOR PENTHOUSE 

LOT OCCUPANCY = 60% AND 75% WITH 

INCLUSIONARY ZONING 

GREEN AREA = 0.3 

RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT 

NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE 

MIXED USE 

RESIDENTIAL FLAT 

MAJOR AVENUE 

SECONDARY AVENUE 

TERTIARY STREET 

MAJOR NODE OF ACTIVITY 

LEGEND: 

MARKET 

ART & CULTURE 

RETAIL 

AMENITIES 

APARTMENT 

CIRCULATION & UTILITY 

BUILDING USE 

CIRCULATION 

NODES OF ACTIVITY 

CROSS SECTION 

LONGITUDAL SECTION

OFFICE 

MAIL 

ROOM 

BUSINESS CENTER 

MAIL 

ROOM 

OFFICE 

OFFICES 

MECHANICAL 

STORAGE 

MAIL ROOM 

KITCHEN 

KITCHEN 

MAIL ROOM 

OFFICES 

RESTAURANT 

CONCIERGE 

OFFICE 

OFFICE 

CONCIERGE 

RESTAURANT 

STORAGE 

OFFICES OFFICES 


STORAGE 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

OFFICES 

OFFICES 

OFFICES 

OFFICES 

RESTAURANT 

ART & CULTURE 

MARKET 

RESTAURANT 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

MECHANICAL 

BATHROOM 

BATHROOM 

MECHANICAL 

RESTAURANT 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RESTAURANT 


OFFICES 

OFFICES 

OFFICES 

OFFICES 

OFFICES 

STORAGE 

STORAGE 

OFFICES 

RETAIL 

MAIL ROOM 

KITCHEN 

KITCHEN 

MAIL ROOM 

OFFICES 

RETAIL RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

STORAGE 

STORAGE 

RETAIL RETAIL 

UNITS 

UNITS 

UNITS 

UNITS 

UNITS 

UNITS 

OPEN TO BELOW 

OPEN TO BELOW 

AMENDITIES 

AMENDITIES 

RESTAURANT 

RESTAURANT 

AMENDITIES 

AMENDITIES 

UNITS 

UNITS 

RESTAURANT 

RESTAURANT 

AMENDITIES 

AMENDITIES 

UNITS 

UNITS 

RESTAURANT RESTAURANT 

RESTAURANT 

AMENDITIES 

AMENDITIES 

RESTAURANT 

AMENDITIES 

AMENDITIES 

OPEN TO BELOW 

RETAIL 

OPEN TO BELOW 

RETAIL 

AMENDITIES 

AMENDITIES 

STORAGE 

STORAGE 

UNITS UNITS UNITS 

RETAIL 

UNITS UNITS UNITS 

UNITS 

UNITS 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

RETAIL 

UNITS 

UNITS 

STORAGE 

BATHROOM 

STORAGE 

STORAGE 

BATHROOM 

STORAGE 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 

LEVEL 3 

LEVEL 4 


EAST ELEVATION 


EXPLODED AXON

PERSPECTIVE SECTION 

CROSS SECTION 

LONGITUDINAL SECTION 

CONCRETE COLUMN 16” 

MESH + 

FLOOR SLAB 8” 



REINFORCEMENT BARS 

NEGATIVE REF 

75 

MESH + 

75 

NEGATIVE REF 

POSITIVE REF 

SLAB REINFORCEMENT 

SLAB REINFORCEMENT 

CIRCULAR STIRRUPS 

REINFORCE BEAM 

SLANTED COLUMN 

COLUMN REINFORCEMENT 

COLUMN SECTION 

FLOOR & COLUMN REINFORCEMENT 

SLANTED TO STRAIGHT COLUMN 

STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM 


View of the atrium from the market 

Farmers market

View from the typical apartment 


8 

O 

PERS NAL 

W RK 

PHOTOGRAPHY, SKETCHES, & GRAPHICS


STILL LIFE DRAWING


CONTRAST




Thank you. 

Renee Whiteley

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