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Rooftop Farm and RestaurantSolar Panels

Restaurant RowAquatics Center

Main GymnasiumCommunity Services

Indoor TrackCrown Heights Cultural MuseumCommunity Services

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Thank You.Thomas Alia

This particular physical model was central to the understanding of how this surface was performing and where to begin developing a proposal for the site. Through aggregating the surface as a continuous entity, not as a combination of surfaces removed from the circumstances of the forces that created them, a clear understanding of my surface as a machine was developed. This machine begins to twist and rotate, with its scale steadily increasing, developing a layer cake of sharp interconnected surfaces along its periphery, and an interior of flat open spaces. The model was limited in its means for circulation, its relation to the ground and the context of the site, but the emphasis on the surface as a continuous entity found its way into the final proposal.

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Coney Island is divided into four distinct zones. The first, the water, becomes important when noting the tendency of lines to act and react as singular forces. One black line moving to the left results in the changing geometry of the grey and white lines at its base. One black line bursting towards the top of the page throws grey and white lines in a circling frenzy. The beach becomes a zone of gathering and accumulation, where lines begin to orient themselves based on their surroundings. The boardwalk organizes lines to overlap over one another. Bolder lines indicate pressures and lighter lines indicate linear trajectories across the zone. The amusement park, or the machine, organizes lines along a completely continuous flow, eventually combining all lines into one entity. Lines lose their individual character.

Site of Change

In its latest phase, the surface produces an excess of planes, folded in several ways on the left side, while stretched and bended on the right. These folds create divisions but at the same time create an interconnected network that pushes the planes upwards and through, where flatter surfaces gently overlap and interlock. The surfaces then begin to collide and push upwards and downwards in more localized instances, as the entire flow begins to gravitate towards the left. These collisions meet at specific points and form bridges in and along one part of the surface and the other. Finally the surface curves inwards and upwards as the surface continues to gently collide in the same fashion. The excess in the surface lies along the congested curvelinear trajectory of where the planes are headed, and where they collide.

Surface Excess

Design: Exploded AxonOur final design combined our best material choices, creating a highly insulative structure. Based on theses materials superior thermal resistance, we are able to maintain a comfortable temperature through passive means, while the windows and light shelves allow more than adequate daylight to permate the offices.

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6 Concrete Masonry 4 Air Cavity

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VE 1-2M Window, 1/4 Glass

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1.5 Building envelope and heat transfer Talmond JoyFinal Design: Exploded Axon

Design: Wall Sectionthe interior light shelf is successful in refracting light past the normal sunlight range particularly during the winter solstice. This is also apparent during the fall/spring equinox, although only during teh morning hours. During the summer, the light comes in at too steep of an angle for the light shelf to refract any light, but less light is preferrable during the summer.

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6 Concrete Masonry Unit

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1.5 Building envelope and heat transfer Talmond JoyFinal Design: Section Perspective

PORTFOLIO Thomas AliaMaster of Architecture

PortfolioRsum2

Thomas Alia

Skills

AutoCAD Rhinoceros 3DMaya Adobe Creative SuiteVectorworksGrasshopperPhysical Model Making Digital AnimationMaxwell Render

Awards

The National Italian American FoundationFilomena J. Peloro Scholarship Award Recipient

Extracurricular/Service Experience

Rising Architects & Designers at the Unison School, Brooklyn, NY Design Mentor Sept. Dec. 2014

Habitat for Humanity, Staten Island, NY Construction Volunteer Aug. 2014

American Institute of Architecture Students at Fordham University, Bronx, NY Founding Chapter President Sept. 2012 May 2013

Professional Experience

Rampulla Associates Architects, LLC, Staten Island, NY Architectural Intern June 2015 Present

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY Teaching Assistant, Professor Theo Davids Studio Spring 2015 & 2016

Evelyn Tully Costa Designs, LLC, Brooklyn, NY Co-Designer and Renderer July 2014 Present

Kiss + Cathcart, Architects, Brooklyn, NY Research Intern June Aug. 2013

Capital Projects Intern The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Nov. 2011 May 2012

Education

Master of Architecture Pratt Institute Fall 2013 Spring 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Visual ArtsFordham University Fall 2009 Spring 2013

32 Jumel Street, Staten Island, NY 10308 talia0974@gmail.com718-702-0779

Bedford Union ArmoryPgs. 221- 27

Work ExperiencePgs. 22 - 27

PortfolioSelected Projects 3

Pixelated SupermarketPgs. 4 - 11

Urban CanyonPgs. 12 - 15

Elementary SchoolPgs. 28 - 31

Chain Link 3D PrintingPgs. 16 - 17

Digital MediaPgs. 18 - 19

Digital AnimationPgs. 20 - 21

Architectural Projects Elective Projects Community Projects Professional Work

Pixelated SupermarketRenderings4

Design Team Thomas AliaDillon KeaneYufan Zhang

ConsultantsDesign: Kutan AyataStructure: Sarrah KahnFacade: Sameer KumarMEP: Robert KearnsSustainability: Meta Brunzema

To respond to the condition of a bridge building crossing above a busy interstate highway, as well as the challange of designing for different speeds, we designed a supermarket that teases out the potentials of a pixelated surface.

To a driver, our building appears as a singular rectangular object , yet breaks down and pixelates as one approaches. When a driver takes the off-ramp, these pixels transform into sinuous, stretched surfaces that define walls, roof, and interiors.

PIXELATED SUPERMARKET

Pixelated SupermarketRenderings

No trace of the pixels remain at the entrances of the supermarket,

which is accessible from the parking lots on either side of the

bridge.

The interior consists of two main sets of aisles, which are supported

by vierendeel trusses. These two main areas are connected in the

middle by a series of smaller bridges, also supported by smaller

trusses. These spacesare set aside for local vendor

stands, as well as eating spaces for customers. Along the edges of the interior, where the pixels are visible

from the inside, the small spaces hollowed out by the pixels act as more shelving for products, and

offer views of the highway and the surroundings. These sinous,

nature of the building layout pulls customers through the building in

an experience unique to a supermarket.

For storage, facilities, and supplying the supermarket, an underground

cellar is found underneath the berm which supports the building on

either side of the highway.

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6 Pixelated SupermarketLand Use & Urban Morphology Drawing, Site Plan

7Pixelated SupermarketCellar Floor Plan

Pixelated SupermarketFirst Floor Plan, Reflected Ceiling Plan8

Pixelated SupermarketSections 9

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Urban CanyonSection12

URBAN CANYONProfessorCarlos Arnaiz

Is it possible to integrate leisure and housing in the 21st Century?

The typology of New York City housing towers presents challenges for traditional scenarios, as residents have little horizontal space with which to flex their legs. However, what if we were to think in terms of vertical space instead of the horizontal?

The activity of climbing through crevices is made possible by carefully arranging housing units, which allow for light and adequate living space. As one climbs up the tower, the housing units transition from many two and three bedroom flats to few studios and penthouse apartments. Three stories arereserved as public space for climbers and residents.The facades rough textture allows for privacy through the small glass openings while allowing for scattered light to pass through. The solid parts of these walls serve as climbing surfaces for the athletes.

Urban CanyonAxonometric Diagrams

Housing Units Climbing Surfaces Structure Facade

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Urban CanyonFloor Plans, Renderings 15

Chain Link 3D Printing3D Print16

CHAIN LINK 3D PRINTINGProfessorJonas Coersmeier

Design Team Thomas AliaSandra Berdick

Taking inspiration from microscopic natural phenomena, We sought to explore ways in which geometries can transform under certain conditions. For example, a pattern laying flat on a table, to then be lifted or dragged up to form something that can support itself and define space.

Through precise 3D Modeling, we designed rotatable joints attached to hinges. Each stand-alone module is attached to the other and is printed as such, with no assembly necessary. Using animation software, we were able to test multiple configurations and the outcomes of their movement. This showcases an entire array of new design possibilites and experiments.

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Digital AnimationMorphological Drawing18

ProfessorChris Kroner

This project explored the potential of digital animation through kinetic manipulation. Using Maya software,a digital model based on Santiago Calatravas Wettstein Bridge was morphologically enhanced through a series of formal investigations. A short 2 minute film was created and is available for viewing online:

http://vimeo.com/94010853

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Digital MediaDigital Media20

ProfessorsBen MartinsonBridget Rice

A series of explorations in digital representation were undertaken, each with increasing complexity. These included line drawing, sur-face modeling. 3d-printing, and an organizational, fluctuating surface array.

Digital Media

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Bedford Union ArmoryCorner Image 22

Client Evelyn Tully CostaCrown Heights Armory Group

The Bedford Union Armory can be found on Bedford Avenue between President Street and Union Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Originally owned by the state, it is now up for sale to developers. The Crown Heights Armory Group was concerned that future developments will ignore the context, history, and needs of the community.

They commissioned me to visualizing the armory as community center, complemented with residential towers inspired by art deco skyscrapers. The drawings are now used to inspire groups at community meetings to get peopleinvolved and try to turn some of these ideas into reality.

Bedford Union Armory

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Rooftop Farm and RestaurantSolar Panels

Restaurant RowAquatics Center

Main GymnasiumCommunity Services

Indoor TrackCrown Heights Cultural MuseumCommunity Services

Bedford Union ArmoryAxonometric Diagrams 23

FirmRampulla Associates Architects

While working at Rampulla Associates Architects, I have had the opportunity to work on a wide range of tasks. I have made simple changes and redlines to schematic design, design development, and construciton drawing sets. I have initiated preliminary research at the start of new projects. In a limited capacity, I have helped put together sets of drawings and presentations for the BSA and DEC. I have helped collect material samples for possible implementation in projects, and I have occasionally answered Dept. of Building Objections. These are a sample of the tasks I have completed.

The following is a small project for a cabana that I created all the drawings for, with the help of my coworkers.

Work Experience

Work ExperienceKey Plan, Section A-A24

Bedford Union Armory Detail Section, Elevations 25

Work ExperienceFoundation Plan, First Floor Plan26

Bedford Union Armory Framing Plan, Roof Plan 27

Elementary SchoolSite Plan28

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLProfessorTheo David

This building engages two distinct contexts through its changing response to the sidewalk.. The school faces Brooklyn Borough Hall, which boasts a larger, monumental scale, with its own solid, impermeable facade. A collonade faces Brooklyn Heights, which is characterized by smaller residences. This colonnade is permeable depending on the schools needs, and contains special classrooms on the second floor. Both zones meet through a linear circulation corridor, whichis covered in glass.

Elementary School Aerial View 29

Elementary SchoolSite Plan30

Elementary School Physical Model 31