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This abridged portfolio includes works in architecture, urban design, and international community development.
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The informal settlement of Armutlu faces imminent eviction. As one of several geçekondu [squatter settlements] in Istanbul, this community’s violent political history and numerous health and safety deficiencies make it a vulnerable target for generic redevelopment. In order to avoid a forced relocation to public housing projects, residents must address the physical and social deficiencies that would justify mass eviction.
This project, which proposes a series of improvements for the geçekondu, outlines a process by which the inhabitants upgrade their environment themselves. The improvements are systematically achieved as the result of interventions that grow in scale and scope as the project develops over a period of twenty to fifty years. The interventions have a cumulative effect, cultivating a sense of collective identity and strengthening local networks within the community.
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high security barrier
reservoir floodpath
high security barr
ier
mafia
gated
community
Konaklar
gated
communities
Etiler
histo
ric waterfront
Baltalimani
sta
te university
Istanbul Tech
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Reşitpaşa
wat
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nt residential
Emirgan
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gal settlement
Karanfilköy
high security barrier
POLICESTATION
tank
national party headquarters
local government headquarters
local government headquarters
CULTURAL & COMMUNITY
CENTERgentrifyingretail
2008: 22 houses demolished
2008: 9 houses demolished
2008: 33 houses demolished
2005: 108 houses demolished
2006: 80 houses demolished
2002: 50 houses demolished
armed watchtower
armed watchtower
wastewater treatment
facility
Housing Types
geçekondu house:low income, traditional lifestyle
apartment building:high income, established families
Road Uselight traffic
medium traffic
heavy traffic
Public Transport
municipal bus service
local dolmuş service
Threats Conflicts
armedwatchtower
Motorway
Proposed Motorway
Development Axis
State Housing Development
Central Business District
Illegal Housing Settlement
ArmutluIstanbul
Metropolitan Region
Urban Design ProposalAvoiding Eviction in Armutlu
2011
[email protected] 116 N. Avenue 53 Los Angeles CA 90042312.315.2122 MArch Urban Design - University College Londonwww.travis-hodges.com B.S. Architecture - University of Michigan
Travis Hodges Selected Works
Urban Design The Bartlett, London
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SocialProjects
0.0 Prime Minister Erdoğan and the AK Party renew threats to develop Küçük Armutlu
People’s Committee resolves to address the following justifications for eviction:
EnvironmentalProjects
People’s Committee considers strategies to avoid forced relocation
0.1 General Meeting at community center10.2 Community Festivalshowcase all improvements to date
5.2 Domestic water filter workshopinstruct how to make filters for safe drinking water
1. Water management
2. Air quality
3. Building construction
4. Security
A. Flooding and erosion damage B. Unsuitable drinking waterC. Untreated wastewater
A. Poorly-ventilated coal firesB. Incineration of hazardous materials
A. Substandard concrete and B. Poor foundation
5. Perception as extremist enclave
A. CrimeB. Delinquent youth
A. Introduce strategy and vision
C. Institute tax for community improvements
0.1 Distribute wildflower seedsresidents show support for new initiative by scattering seeds throughout the community
B. Appoint environmental & social task forces
A. interview residents
B. observe and document
C. findings determine boundaries of target zone
0.2 - 1.1 Water survey and analysistask force determines where water collects, flows, and causes problems
1.2 Establish target zonetask force identifies specific area for concentrated improvements
1.3 Launch agriculture programmeoffers services to residents of target zone and volunteers A. loan of tools
B. supply of seed
C. access to gardening expertise
Team A. collect litter
Team B. trim overgrown vegetation
Team C. plant trees and flowers
0.4 Community work dayinvite residents to collaborate on collective projects
Team D. feed and entertain volunteers
2.2 - 4.1 Upgrade water infrastructure (phase I)provides paid work for unemployed residents
A. address immediate flood risks
B. excavate ponds and canals
C. construct retaining walls
1.1 - 1.2 Agriculture Co-operativefacility for operations and storage
1.4 Commence gardening class at community centerweekly course obligatory for target zone residents
3.1 Establish garden schoolA. formal training for co-op volunteers
B. best practices for community gardening
C. access to gardening expertise
2.3 - 3.2 Recruit co-op volunteersbeautify common spaces within zone
A. general maintenance
B. plant ornamentals in key areas
4.2 Domestic compost workshopteach fundamentals of composting organic waste
3.1 - 4.1 Agriculture Co-operative IIexpansion to include meeting space, greenhouse, compost zone, kitchen, and supply store
5.4 - 7.4 Upgrade water infrastructure (phase II)heavy machinery used to install components
A. canals and storage tanks
B. wastewater treatment measures
C. connections to municipal drainage canals
5.1 - 5.4 Maximize agricultural productionintegration with other improvements
A. increased irrigation from rainwater harvesting
B. community-wide knowledge and support networks
C. collective solicitation of resources from institutions
6.3 Expand role of co-op workforceemployees and volunteers become agricultural specialists
A. construct and maintain water infrastructure
B. convert uncultivated terrain to agriculture plots
C. manage co-op programmes and facilities
3.2 Community tree-planting dayplant seedlings donated from Istanbul Botanic Gardens
4.4 Provide market space at co-operativeresidents encouraged to sell their produce
8.2 - 9.4 Community Centrereflects new role of co-op at the center of community
A. permanent market and public interface
B. complete plant nursery and greenhouse
C. processing zone for agriculture exports
D. meeting and performance spaces
8.1 - 10.2 Upgrade water infrastructure (phase III)comprehensive flow sequence completed
A. water system fully connected to agriculture
B. aesthetic water features developed
C. expanded to areas outside target zone
6.4 - 7.1 Biogas Digester Iconverts compost into cooking gas and fertilizer
7.1 Community compost campaigncollect and recycle domestic and agricultural waste for fertilizer
10.2 Expand target zoneinclude vacant areas with agricultural potential
11.2 Make trainings accessible for every residentcontinuous courses in sustainable practices
A. childcare and meals provided for incentives
B. coordinated with community social events
9.1 Community work dayvolunteers develop high-visibility areas
Team A. plant ornamental shrubs and flowers
Team B. paint utility poles, kerbs, and railings
Team C. feed and entertain workers
13.2 Collaborate with university students and professionalsprovides opportunities for institutional exchanges
A. transmission of technical knowledge
B. real-world applications for science research
16.2 - 17.4 Environmental Research Centerfor the development of high-tech sustainability projects
A. funded by university and other institutions
B. solar and other energy solutions explored
15.2 Assist co-op employees find work in private sectorworkers encouraged to provide services outside community
A. Co-op exports a skilled workforce
B. employment engine lifts family incomes
C. reputation of community grows11.4 Introduce recycling program at former co-op facilityseparation of household waste for recycling
A. provides employment for salvage collectors
B. allows community to sell bulk quantities of material3.2 - 3.3 Conduct land-use survey for future developmentidentifies earthquake risks and ecologically sensitive areas
A. provides significant economic benefit
B. functions as a virtuous circle system
11.3 - 12.4 Aquaponics Facilitycultivates live fish and aquatic plants
17.1 18.2 Develop parks and natural areasdesignate green spaces as territorial assets
A. construct trails and seating areas
C. encourage local youth to guide visitors
B. draw attention to local assets or significant views
A. interview residents
B. identify community leaders and social promoters
C. determine traditional wisdom networks
0.1 - 0.4 Human resource surveytask force identifies individuals with special capabilities
2.2 Handicraft workshopencourage local artisans to teach their trade to other residents
1.1 Database of professional skillscommunity directory of knowledgeable experts
12.3 Relocate poorly-sited dwellingsconstruct new houses for displaced families
A. survey to determine best location
B. community-wide knowledge and support networks
C. collective solicitation of resources from institutions
0.3 - 0.4 Community Tenttemporary structure to appearat subsequent community events
A. building and carpentry
B. agriculture and cultivation
C. cuisine, traditions, and handicrafts
D. music and performance
2.1 Facilitate temporary food marketprovides selling space to any resident
2.4 Invite local hospital to host health fairprovides screenings, vaccinations, and basic consultations
2.2 - 2.3 Trade Workshophardware store to provide workspace and project advice to residents
4.3 Invite weekly mobile library servicelocal library makes stops at key locations
7.4 - 8.2 Upgrade central athletic pitchencourages community participation in sport
Events
Buildings
5.2 University student visitInvite ITU students to observe and participate in projects
14.1 Community Centerexpansion to accomodate new cultural uses
A. youth radio station
B. performance hall for semah and baglamah
C. visitors center
4.4 - 5.1 Handicraft Exchangeretail shop to sell goods and workspace to practice traditional crafts
Visiting Students
Experienced Farmers
Heavy Machinery
Terraced Gardens
Agricultural Worker
New Public Spaces
Visiting Practitioner Volunteers
Composting Area
Community Participation
Recycling Worker
New Trees and Gardens
Public Water Access
Agriculture Cooperative
Transformed Open Space
Mobile Library
Handicraft Vendors
Temporary ClinicArtisan Food Vendors
Volunteer
Street Commerce
Urban Design The Bartlett, London
The timeline below identifies the specific actions and people necessary to carry out each stage of this incremental development plan. The initial projects are low-cost and temporary, such as educational workshops or events. The cumulative interventions build on one another, gradually transforming the cummunity with sustainable new infrastructure and vibrant social participation.
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Urban Design The Bartlett, London
Urban Theory ProjectPatchwork City
2011
This conceptual city model is an urban “tile” within a patchwork of other students’ models. The project provided an introduction to the Urban Design program and encouraged students to express their position on the city.
My fragment depicts a hypothetical future of global economic collapse. Despite an absence of formal government and planning systems, the inhabitants of this “makeshift city” have transformed the urban environment in response to the catastrophe. This new community has dissembled, reallocated, and reconfigured existing urban infrastructure to reflect the values and lifestyles of the new population, which is highly conscious about efficient resourse use as a strategy for survival.
A demonstration of the transormation taking place, showing the original state and the subsequent rearrangement of the urban landscape in the model.
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Community Development Peace Corps El Salvador
Salcoatitán, El SalvadorMunicipal Development Specialist
2007-2009
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foto: Ejemplo de un mosaico para adornar la cantarera.
fotos: Edificios de la calle principal como están ahora , y como se puede transformarlos en espacios que demuestran la identidad de la comunidad.
ahora después
fotos: Terreno de la ceiba en la entrada del pueblo
Elemento C: Parque La Cantarera
Creación de un punto de encuento: apodo de plantas, siembra de flores, un mural o mosaico grama, plantas ornamentales, pintura, mosaico 16m x 8m $500
Descripción: Materiales: Dimensiones: Costo Estimado:
Elemento B: Parque de la Ceiba
Atractivo turístico con bancas y una caseta para atención al turista bancas, grama, flores y plantas ornamentales, caseta de turismo (madera de teca, barra de castilla, teja) 16m x 16m $500
Descripción: Materiales: Dimensiones: Costo Estimado:
Elemento A: Arco de Entrada
Rotulo de bienvenido a Salcoatitan
Paso para peatones Estructura de bloque y hierro, repellado y pintado
Techo de teja amarrada a la estructura de hierro
Arco de bienvenido en la entrada del pueblo hierro, cemento, bloque, pintura, teja 12m (largo) x 1.5m (ancho) x 6m (altura) $5000
Descripción: Materiales: Dimensiones: Costo Estimado:
Elemento D: Mantenimiento del Paisaje Urbano
Campaña de limpieza, pintada de edificios y acercas, pintada de murales, siembra de plantas ornamentales pintura de aceite, pintura de oleo, pinceles Primeras tres cuadras $1000
Descripción: Materiales: Dimensiones: Costo Estimado:
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foto: Arco en el camino a Apaneca, construido de hierro, 5 metros de altura.
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Arte Inéditogalería de arte
El Pan Nuestropanadería
Intervenciones UrbanasSALCOATITANRuta de las Flores
C.E. Pestalozziescuela (primaria - bachillerato)
Saritasorbetería y abarrotería
Churrasco de Don Rafa restaurante
Borboletasarte y artesanias
Terragalería de arte
Los Patiosrestaurante
Recibidero de Cafebeneficio en desuso
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Ceiba Centenariapatrimonio cultural
Cantarerapozo de agua
LajaEmpedrado grama
Calle Arco MuroLinea delPrecipicio
On behalf of the tourism committee, I designed an urban improvement plan (above) of city beautification elements. Using this plan, the committee obtained funding for the proposed projects from a government ministry. Two arches were constructed to mark the town’s entrance, and a neglected water tank was covered in mosaic tile and converted into an inviting public park.
I began my Peace Corps service in May 2007. For the following two years, I lived and worked in Salcoatitán, a town of 5,000 inhabitants located in the coffee-producing highlands of western El Salvador.
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Working with local government and public institutions, I designed and managed projects in education, youth development, citizen participation, income generation, and the environment. My approach of involving the community in every step of the process from design to construction provided locals a sence of ownership they seldom experience.
Building on efforts to capitalize on an emerging tourist economy, I helped form a committee of local business owners and developed a strategic plan to avoid the consequences of rapid growth.
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1. Artesanías Dorita2. Feria Gastronomica3. Iglesia Católica4. Quesadillas Típicas
5. Casa de la Cultura6. Panadería El Pan Nuestro
7. Restaurante Los Patios8. Galería Arte Inédito
1. Artesanías DoritaTenemos alfombras en lazo,
carteras con tule de agua y pita,
piñatas, tejas pintadas, arreglos
en foamy, y arreglos orales para
muertos y para estas. Es el único
negocio que ofrece productos
hecho en Salcoatitán.
6. El Pan NuestroEl autentico pan del horno a la
boca. Gran variedad de pan
semi-dulce, tortas de yema,
quesadillas, marquezote, delicioso
cafe gourmet, y mucho mas.
Visite tambien nuestra exposicion
permanente de bonsai.
2. Feria GastronómicaPlatos típicos, conejo y costilla
ahumado o adobado, churrasco,
sopa de gallina india, paella, panes
con gallina, yuca, todos derivados
de elote, torrejas, dulces típicos,
chilate con nuegados, minutas con
fruta, y pinchos de fruta.4. Quesadillas TípicasElaborada con harina de arroz y
los mejores productos lácteos.
Disfrútela en: Rincón de la
Quesadilla Típica Café, o también
para llevar.Tenemos café, chocolate, etc.
Mas de 50 años en sabor.
5. Casa de la CulturaDel 3 al 12 de abril, disfrute de la
Exposición de Arte Religioso en la
Casa de la Cultura, donde podrá
apreciar piezas de arte mezclado
de elementos europeos y con los
rasgos de la cultura indígena.
3. Iglesia CatólicaLe invitamos a participar de todos
los actos litúrgicos y procesiones
con fé y devoción. Nuestra iglesia
colonial es patrimonio cultural del
pueblo. A la par está el recién
completado templo, lo cual se
inauguró el sábado 4 de abril.
7. Restaurante Los PatiosLe ofrece comida de alta calidad con
productos de la zona. Exposición
permanente de la conocida artista
Patricia Salaverría. Gran venta de
orquídeas y bromelias, muchas de
ellas únicas en el pais.
8. Galería Arte InéditoVenta de artículos decorativos
y obra de la artista Maira Handal
y Galería de arte con la obra
del artista José Retana y otros
artistas invitados. El taller ofrece
la creatividad y calidad ganada
durante 17 años de trayectoria.
SalcoatitánCorazón de la Ruta de las Flores
Bienvenidos a
SALCOATITANRuta de las F lores
ADETURS: Asociación de Desarrollo Turístico de Salcoatitán
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Desarrollo Turístico de SalcoatitánADETURS
Fiestas PatronalesSan Miguel Arcángel
SALCOATITAN1-9 Noviembre, 2008
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Turicentro ShutecathCaluco, Sonsonate
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8. cultivos industriales y comerciales9. plantas indigenas10. jardín de flores11. plantas ornamentales = árbol existenteWorking locally with municipal institutions or partnering with Peace Corps
volunteers throughout the country, I created construction documents, presentation drawings, digitized maps, and graphic design for logos, brochures, and promotional material.
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glorieta / techado
hospital
clinica
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baños (mujeres)
dormitorio (familias)
dormitorio (hombres)
bodega (alimentos)
cocina
comedor
administración control
clinica
clinica
dormitorio (mujeres)
distribuición
acceso vehicular
baños (hombres)
duchas
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Centro Benéfico
Hermano Mío
Texistep
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Festival de la Planta y la FlorSalcoatitán, Sonsonate
Complejo Educativo Juan Enriquez Pestalozzi
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Community Development Peace Corps El Salvador
Design ServicesThroughout El Salvador 2007-2009
Río Ipayo
Río Shutía
Río Valle
Nuevo
Río San Jacinto
Río Lempa
Río Chuquezate
Río Amayo
Ferrocarril
Ferrocarril
Ferrocarril
Ferrocarril
Cantón Costa Rica
Cantón Cujucuyo
Cantón El Jute
Cantón Santo Tomás
Cantón San Miguel
Cantón Chilcuyo Zona
Urbana
El Sillón
San Antoñito
San Jorge
Casitas
Las Mesas Lagunetas San Ricardo
El Matazano
Monte El Padre
Las Chiches El Pilón El Milagro
San José El Triunfo
San Joaquín
Texis Junction
Paula Isabel II
Los Mangos Tras del Cerro
La Linea San Miguel
Los Cedros
Valle Nuevo
El Triunfo
La Montañita
San Jacinto Chilcuyo
Casacas
Azacualpa Chilin
San José el Zompopo
Barranquilla El Zunza
San Miguel Llano El Amate
San Esteban
San Andrés
Los Sandovales
El Tule
El Paraíso
Potrerios
Ojos de Agua
El Chichipate
Piletas
Brisas de Guajoyo
San Marcos
Nance Dulce
Santo Tomás
Las Lajas
Las Mesitas
Agua Caliente
Chacurra
El Jute
6 de Mayo Piedras Negras
Segovia
Polanquitos El Bado de Arena San Idelfonso
El Tamarindo
Las Negritas
Las Brisas San Tiburcio
Los Horcones La Florida
El Aguacatal
Los Cerritos
Costa Rica
El Menudito
La Estancia
La Cuchilla
Santa Elena
Guarnecia
Los Jobos San Luís Cujucuyo
Valle Los Noguera
San Antonio El Pajonal
Santiago de la Frontera
Candelaria de la Frontera
Santa Ana
Metapan
Masahuat
Nueva Concepción
La Estancia 8 La Florida 3 Los Cerritos 2 Los Horcones 16 Los Jobos 11 Ojos de Agua 5 San Jacinto 7 San José El Triunfo 5 San Miguel 10 San Tiburcio 16 Santo Tomás 5 Texis Junction 4 Valle Nuevo 8
Agua Caliente 7 Azacualpa 9 Casitas 7 Chilcuyo 9 Costa Rica 2 Cujucuyo 5 El Aguacatal 3 El Jute 5 El Paraíso 17 El Tamarindo 11 El Zompopo 7 El Zunza 11 Guarnecia 8
Distancia de Texistepeque (kms.)
Municipio de Texistepeque
Extensión Territorial: Area Rural: aprox. 178 km2
Area Urbana: aprox. 2 km2
Municipio deSalcoat i tán
PARQUEO PROHIBIDO
ZONA DE PARQUEO EXCLUSIVO
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Cherry Hill HomestoreLocation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherry Hill, NJStart Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 2006Completion Date: . . . . . November 2007Size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,000 ft.2
Edina HomestoreLocation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edina, MNStart Date: . . . . . . . . . . September 2006Completion Date: . . . . . . . . March 2008Size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,000 ft.2
Architectural Design Crate & Barrel, Chicago
Crate & Barrel is an international retailer specializing in housewares and furniture. I created drawings, models, renderings, and design presentations for the company’s in-house architecture department. I also coordinated with real estate developers, construction firms, and local planning commissions.
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sports court
school
chapel
Cathedral
library
Dorter
workshops
workshops
hostel
refectory
kitchen
hypostyle hall
shipping & receiving
cellars &storage
agriculturalequipment
winery
stupa
clinic
inner cloister
zen rock garden
entry court
forecourt
noviciateresidential courtyard
teahouse
administration
food vendors
Undergraduate Architecture University of Michigan
Undergraduate ThesisRetail Reincarnated
2005
The final undergraduate design studio is dedicated to the role of design to facilitate social action. Students are encouraged to explore design processes that transcend linear problem solving and question the spatial implications of community-based dysfunction.
A series of phases introduces a yoga studio, public library, and new age bookstore. Weeds and grasses begin to dominate the vast parking lot, which is eventually cultivated and gardened extensively. Courtyards and corridors open the dark mall to the sky. Ultimately, Mervyn’s, Sears, and Value City become cathedral, mosque, and synagogue.
Corridors once walked by consumers, hands full with shopping bags, will now be walked by monks and nuns, minds full with contemplations of a more meaningful nature.
The building typology of the suburban mall is iso-lated and introspective. So too is that of the mon-astery. With the studio’s emphasis on resistance as a means of bringing change, I describe subtle changes aimed at subverting the current condition.
Analysis of the site and its surroundings revealed that retail has become a redundant and unsustainable program for the Livonia Mall. In a playful twist of program, I propose transforming the mall into a monastery.
Vacant shopping malls are ubiquitous icons of economic failure. This project transforms an dilapidated suburban mall near Detroit into a diverse forum for public engagement.
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This semester-long building project proposed an International Automotive Archive for downtown Detroit. The building design makes the most of natural light on the site, employing carved spaces to direct and diffuse the light where necessary.
Second Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Basement Plan
Transverse Sections
Fourth Floor Plan
Third Floor Plan
Undergraduate Architecture University of Michigan
Design Studio ProjectDetroit Automotive Library
2004
In order to convey the carved qualities of the concrete, 1/8 scale models of significant moments were cast, resulting in expressive volumes which communicate the effects of light and shadow.
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