Audian Theater

The Audian Theater project was an adaptive reuse team project with two of my classmates, Lue Huang and Marit Pinkoske. The objective was to turn an old theater in Pullman, WA into a bar and study area. Our client also wanted to use this space for socializing and entertainment.

We first researched about what a "third place" was by going out to Cafe Moro to observe the behaviors of the customers and users. We organized the floor plan by figuring out the kitchen first. Then we moved on to planning the bar and seating areas. A second floor was added to create more seating areas. To represent the Cougar nation, we used the colors crimson and gray.

 
 Posters by: Nkojoua Yang

Secret Garden

An existing site relic of concrete and columns were given to build a new construction off of. This home was designed for a cookbook writer as a retreat for the client to engage in his/her passion. There are plants outside on the porch to allow easy access for gathering ingredients. The light moment is also integrated into the entry hallway creating a warm and welcoming space. Massive glass windows expose the interiors to daylight and nature for inspiration.
  



What I would change about this project is the outdoor area. I would add a roof over the porch and design a garden for the cookbook writer.

Light Moment

The objective of the light moment model is to create a three-dimensional vignette where light, space and materials unite to create a poetic spatial moment related to prospect or refuge. The inspiration of this project was Richard Diebenkorn’s painting called, “Ocean Park.” The soft glow, colors, transparency, texture and contrast of the painting guided the process of creating the concept model and light moment. Chipboard and foam core were used to emphasize contrast in texture and color. The soft glow of light creates a calm and relaxing feel to a bathroom space.

Designing for Disaster Relief: Tajikistan

The objective of this project was to choose a location and a natural disaster that took place in that area. My partner, Megan Pharmer and I chose one of the poorer countries in Central Asia called Tajikistan. The climate changes easily from hot to cold so avalanches are most likely to occur and destroy homes.

The solution to provide temporary homes was Super Adobe homes designed by Architect Nadar Khalili. This home is cheap and affordable because the only materials needed are barbed wire and sand bags; the sand bags would be filled with local land.

"To heal what nature has done is nature itself." - Nkojoua & Megan

This video was also submitted for the Designing for Disaster Relief Competition.