1. james renny caleca
conceptual work 1993 to 2009

2. front elevation
first floor plan second floor plan
perspective/color studies typical section
blue-orange study
blue-orange/red-green study yellow-violet study red-green study
• Site: N/A
• Project Definition:perspective color studies
• Project year: 2005
• Project Description: Building on the concepts of “Joseph Albers”; these perspective/color studies
were painted to create a visually dynamic display of complementary colors and the
uncomfortable vibrations that they produce when they are placed next to each other.
The eye has trouble settling with the constant play of space and color.

3. temple of my religion
chair closed / open installation at exit show
temple altar closed / opened
• Site: N/A
• Project Definition:graduate work
• Project year: 1998
• Project Description: Answering questions about ones own mortality is always difficult, each person
interprets their religion of choice their own way. Each version is a religion unto itself. Temple is
my version given a concrete form.

4. process dining
the process
physical model computer model
• Site: N/A
• Project Definition:furniture – table
• Project year: 2001
• Project Description: an exploration of using a table that seats 8 to create storage for service for 8

5. armor
wall armor
soft armor
floor armor steel armor installation at exit show
• Site: N/A
• Project Definition:graduate work
• Project year: 1997
• Project Description: sculptural forms derived from a story about the
disadvantages of being too tough

6. vertical dance project
site
site plan unfolded
perspective sketch
first level plan third level plan site section
• Site: Soho, Canal & Green Street, Manhattan, NYC
• Project Definition: School of Dance
• Project year: 1993
• Project Description: Using the already existing envelope of brick buildings I created a naturally
occurring dance of public and private spaces that would accommodate practice and
performance areas. These spaces would clearly articulate themselves on the building façade
and hint at the tremendous amount of work that goes on “behind” a performance.

7. dysfunctional housing
first floor plan second floor plan
front elevation typical section
• Site: Brooklyn Heights, NY
• Project Definition: multi-family housing
• Project year: 1993
• Project Description: Using the exiting pattern of townhouses; I created a grid that confines the
dynamic family units behind them. This use of materials marries the street aesthetic with the
unpredictable nature of family life. The housing constantly punches thru the façade that gets
thinner as it rises from the street loosing its value as a privacy screen.

8. mass housing
Byker Wall
• Site: Harlem, NY
• Project Definition: multi-family housing
• Project year: 1994
• Project Description: Program a 300+ unit building that takes up half a city block with integrated
park space and retail. The form is inspired by “Byker Wall” in Germany and integrates a walk
up tower that gives the residence a view of midtown.

9. 16 keats court
• Site: Bethpage, NY
• Project Definition: Single Family Residence
• Project year: 2000
• Project Description: I am not my neighbor
– A suburban renovation to make a typical developer house into an individual house using the same typical
materials in non typical ways.

10. seliger residence
• Site: Santa Cruse, CA
• Project Definition: single family residence
• Project year: 2002
• Project Description: Perched at the top of an apple orchard, the client was looking for a 1500 sf
jewel where she could retire and enjoy an invigorating designed building. The use of the
exterior columns was inspired by the means of propping up the apple tree branches at
harvest time with wooden poles.

11. 426 sherman canal
• Site: Venice, CA
• Project Definition: Single Family Residence
• Project year: 2003
• Project Description: A spec. house for a developer with a plot of land on the Venice Canals that
wanted to maximize the outdoor area. This project was a proposal for future development
projects in the area.

12. arnall residence
• Site: Venice, CA
• Project Definition: Single Family Residence
• Project year: 2005
• Project Description: The object was to maximize the garden area and create living spaces on the
floors above. The ground floor would be outdoor kitchen and garage space with the living
spaces hovering above the garden.

13. hickey residence
• Site: Cheviot Hills, CA
• Project Definition: Single Family Residence
• Project year: 2005
• Project Description: A 5,000 sf new construction building for a family that overlooks a golf course.
They wanted to maximize the yard and outdoor space while maintaining scenic views of the
golf course.

14. pacific canal condos
strongs drive facade
pacific avenue facade
• Site: Venice, CA
• Project Definition: multi-family housing
• Project year: 2007
• Project Description: A proposal for a small lot subdivision in Venice, CA; the units included 4 three
story townhouses at +3,000 sf of which two faced Pacific Avenue and two faced Strongs
Drive.