Architecture Portfolio

Design PortfolioChristopher DeRosa

Christopher DeRosa32 Northhamton Boulevard Stafford, VA 22554

[email protected](315)415-2714

ContentsStudent Work

Pixel RevoltFall 2009

Projective Care UnitSpring 2009

Flashing ParkingFall 2009

Pegboard ArchitectureSummer 2009

Taking StockFall 2010

Professional WorkStudent Teaching TheaterSummer 2010

Bohemian HallSummer 2007

Pixel RevoltColumbia University, New YorkThe Fairchild Center has evolved since its construction in 1970s. Many of the laboratories that once served as work spaces for research have been replaced with computer labs and traditional office spaces. What has not changed is the mechanical system. The strict sterile environment required for labs is used for the entire building. This project is an attempt to hybridize the buildings performance by having it react to the building’s new organization and use. While the labs need to maintain complete mechanical conditioning and artificial lighting, in contrast the other spaces within the building have more flexibility.

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daylighting anaylsis on facade [Ecotect, Illustrator]

left_polar sun chart [Autodesk Weathertool]below_view west of west elevation [Rhion, Photoshop]

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above_detail of office work space [ Rhino, Photoshop]

exploded axon of intervention [Rhino, Photoshop]

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facade detail[Rhino, Photoshop]

section detal[AutoCAD]


Projective Care UnitAccra, GhanaLocated within a new corporate park the proposed free pediatric clinic has very little in common with the surrounding offices and commercial businesses. This project attempts to prompt these different groups to engage with each other through the sharing of resources. The key design move is the creation of a public park within the clinic which acts as an informal meeting place.

view of east facade

site plan

program diagram

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green space

birds eye view

view of west facade

program diagram

program diagramground level plan second level plan

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Flash ParkingSyracuse, NYLike many American cities Syracuse’s downtown is filled with parking lots. These parking lots are part of the commuter culture that has been prevalent in the city since the 1960s. During the working week these parking lots are filled with cars however the rest of the time they are left empty. This project proposes a scheme of alter existing parking lots to allow for a degree of flexibility. These parking lots have the potential to be used for numerous social activities and can be viewed as a new urban park.

section [Rhino, Illustrator]

site plan [AutoCAD, Illustrator]

axon of the site [Rhino, Illustrator]

Facade Detail

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syracuse parking lot diagram [AutoCAD]

event diagram [AutoCAD, Illustrator]

Pegboard ArchitectureFlorence, ItalySituated outside the historic core of the city this community center and art gallery is geared to local teenagers. Without a permanent art collection the design is meant to have a high degree of flexibility for the continuous changing exhibition. This is achieved through a digital media wall which acts as a kind of infrastructure..

birds eye of site [Rhino, AutoCAD, Photoshop]

axon of media wall [AutoCAD, Photoshop]

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Akron University

Goodyear Tire

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Akron University

Goodyear Tire

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Akron University

Goodyear Tire

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Goodyear Tire

Taking StockAkron, OhioLike many other Rust Belt Cities, Akron, Ohio has developed a new economic identity after the manufacturing decline of the 1980s. In the case of Akron it has come in the form polymer manufacturing. This project attempts to understand this development through the mapping and analysis of this economic shift.

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site plan [AutoCAD]

Exploded Axon

exploded axon [Rhino]

section [AutoCAD]

north Elevation [AutoCAD]

view within auditorium

view on north ramp

view of informal gathering spaces [Rhino, V-Ray]

Student Teaching TheaterUniversity of Souther Indiana/Holzman Moss BottinoFor more than 2 months I worked on this theater as part of an architectural team. The project consists of a new theater and lobby. My role in the project was focused upon developing the design and construction drawings for the lobby area. In doing so I had the opportunity to create a physical model and do research on heavy timber.

RCP @ 2nd level [AutoCAD]

physical model [Chipboard]


physical model [Chipboard]


physical model [Chipboard]wall detail [AutoCAD]


physical model [Chipboard] heavy timber details [AutoCAD]

Bohemian HallNew York, NY/ EBM EngineeringAs a structural consultentI I assisted in the renovation of an 18th century building in New York city. My most significant role was the design of a spiral stair that cuts through the center the building. I was integrated into the design process at the very early stages. I worked closely with the architect to develop constructional form and material character. The stairs final form was very much driven by the engineering.

building section/base dwg. by architect [AutoCAD]

stringer base detail [AutoCAD]

unwrapped elevation detail [AutoCAD]

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