Portfolio January 2013

1. CHESTER LECH
Design | Planning | Architecture

2. t y p o l o g y
Program Analysis Concept & Implementation
The program of the project is based upon the needs of the
neighborhood. Due to the poor high school graduation rate
Mixed-Use Project
and the even lower number of college educated residents, a
tutoring facility is provided. It should serve the needs of the
surrounding neighborhood and likely beyond.
The grocery store was selected with health in mind. Many
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of the local food stores are small and generally only make
money on unhealthy foods. With the provision of fruit and
vegetable stands, along with healthy choices, the residents of
this neighborhood should lead healthier lives.
Graduate Studio - Brooklyn, NY Restroom
Kitchen
Typology
Family Room
Bedroom
All buildings fall into certain classifications or typologies. When one thinks of
a hospital, there are certain things expected of the hospital type such as a large Playground
building with multiple wings consisting of multiple rooms and flooring made
Testing
Rooms
of linoleum tile etc. This project attempts to analyze the mixed use typology and Computer
Labs Tutoring
Offices
Picnic
Area Grocery
Store
develop it further along the lines of comfort, accessibility, and a sense of neigh-
Area
borhood.
Fruit &
Vegetable
Lobby
Stands
Software used: Rhino, Sketchup, VectorWorks, Illustrator, Photoshop
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FAMILY SIDE
2 Bedroom, 2 Story
Apartment
B-B
A-A
2 Bedroom, 2 Story
Apartment
2 Bedroom, 2 Story
Apartment
2 Bedroom, 2 Story D-D D-D
Apartment
C-C C-C
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NORTH-SOUTH SECTION
1/8” = 1’-0”
B-B
A-A
FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
1/16” = 1’-0”
2 Bedroom, 2 Story
FAMILY SIDE Apartment
2 Bedroom, 2 Story
B-B
A-A
2 Bedroom, 2 Story
Apartment
Apartment U
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2 Bedroom, 2 Story D-D D-D
Apartment U
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C-C C-C
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A-A
B-B
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
NORTH-SOUTH SECTION 1/16” = 1’-0”
1/8” = 1’-0” Studio Families Arch 6120, Carl Ray Miller
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SINGLE / INDIVIDUAL SIDE
B-B
A-A
U
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2-STORY STUDIO 2-STORY STUDIO
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FAMILY SIDE C-C C-C
3-STORY STUDIO 3-STORY STUDIO
2-STORY STUDIO
2-STORY STUDIO
“Brownstone”
A-A
B-B
FRUIT & VEGETABLE
Communal Stair FRUIT & VEGETABLE GROCERY STORE SECOND FLOOR PLAN
GROCERY STORE
1/16” = 1’-0”
EAST-WEST SECTION
1/8” = 1’-0”
A-A
B-B
SINGLE / INDIVIDUAL SIDE
SNEDIKER AVENUE
HINSDALE STREET
D-D D-D
“Brownstone”
Communal Stair
“Brownstone” C-C C-C
Communal Stair
FAMILY SIDE
2 Bedroom Apartment BROOKLYN CULTURE BROWNSVILLE / EAST NEW YORK
Brooklyn is home to many different cultures. 43% is white, Brownsville is home to a black majority population who make up 75% of its
2 Bedroom Apartment 36% is Afican American, & 9.3% is Asian. 37% of the popula- residents. Hispanic, White, and Asian make up less than 15% each. 37% of the
A-A
B-B
tion is foreign born while almost half speak a second lan- residents graduate from college while only 13% have bachelors degrees, com- LIVONIA AVENUE
guage. Finally, 27% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. pared to the 27% for the entire borough. The median household income is ap-
Much of the culture in Brooklyn is brought from the foreign proximately $25,000 ensuring that most residents live below the poverty line.
born population. Typically, these cultures congregate around Most families consist of more than three people and there is a need for larger
particular areas of the borough and create areas such as living space within their homes and apartments.
“Little Poland” & “Little Odessa”. Brooklyn surely lives up
to it’s slogan: “Home to Everyone from Everywhere!” GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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3. P O T E N T I A L I T Y
Old Country Buffet
2007-2008
KCA Architects - Fairfax, VA
Potentiality
Building sites are not only restricted by the law but sometimes offer the chal-
lenge of a lack of space. A designer must maximise on the potential of a space in
order to provide the client with the best use of his/her money. Taking advantage
of the potentiality allows the client the possibility to achieve a high profit. This
space utilized every inch of space for the kitchen while providing ample seating
for customers.
Software used: AutoCad, Photoshop
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4. S I M
P L I F I C T
A I O N
Mama Lucia’s Pizza
2007-2008
KCA Architects - Fairfax, VA
Simplification
In retail, as in architecture, it is about simplification for the user, client, contrac-
tor, etc. The purpose of a space should be evident visually and not confuse the
consumer. The details of describing the structure of a project should be clear
visually as well. Notes and signage need to be used when necessary when the
architecture cannot fully describe a space. This project was made simple by al-
lowing customers to understand precisely the way in which they were to traverse
the space.
Software used: AutoCad
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5. a m e l i o r a t e
Hollywood Tans
2007-2008
KCA Architects - Fairfax, VA
Ameliorate
As the world grows, business does as well. Clients tend to outgrow their space.
To ameliorate this, a new, larger space needs be designed better than the first.
Each nook and cranny must be examined and well designed. The floor, ceiling,
walls, door handles, parapets, phases of demolition, etc. require a consistent
thought process. Below represents only a small portion of what a good designer
provides to the contractor for a complete job.
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6. C O M M O D I O U S
Hecht’s / Lord & Taylor / Bloomingdales
2004-2008
KCA Architects - Silver Spring, MD
Commodious
Buildings can take up an enormous amount of space if given a vast program.
Depending on that program, users may want to occupy a cozy space or, in
contrast, they may want to feel the grand size of the space. Shopping requires a
mix of both. Users want to be able to see the products throughout the store from
wherever they stand, while not feeling engulfed within that space. A large retail
space such as this Bloomingdales, perfectly implements both desires seamlessly.
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