ISABELLA VAN DER GRIENDArchitecture Portfolio 2011-2014

Isabella van der Griend203-253-5393vandergriend.i@gmail.com

Isabella’s House

Berlin

Visual Preforming Arts School

Culinary School

Library

Structures + Tectonics

Pavilion

Boat House

Canal House

Summer 2014

Fall 2013

Spring 2013

Fall 2012

Fall 2012

Fall 2012

Spring 2011

Spring 2014

Spring 2014

Work Experience

Projects

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Back Bay Fens

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Her House

The Memory of Isabella Stewart Gardner and her House on the Hill

Project Description

To clearly communicate ideas and data about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and her legacy through graphic representation. The museum houses an art collection of world importance, including signi�cant examples of European, Asian, and American art, from paintings and sculpture to tapestries and decorative arts.

Semester Summer 2014Duration Six weeksLocation Boston, MACourse Advanced Arch. CommunicationInstructor Sam Choi

East Cloister North Cloister

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West Cloister Stairway Early Italian Room Fenway

HER LOVE FOR ART

THE LONG GALLERYA PASSAGE THROUGH TIMEThis long narrow corridor is full of hidden surprises. It showcases the innovations of the later middle ages and the Italian renaissance. It reminds us how much art has been created in the service of religion.

RAPHAEL ROOMRENAISSANCE GRACE AND ELEGANCEThis room is dedicated to the painter Raphael as two of his paintings are hung here; a small panel from an altarpiece and a portrait. The art in this room is made for both religious and domestic settings by Italian Renaissance artists.

THE GOTHIC ROOMJOHN S. SARGENT’S STUDIOIsabella’s portrait by John S. Sargent is in the most prominent corner of the final gallery of the museum. All of the art in this room is from the medieval period. This room is were Sargent painting many of his portraits.

The Short Gallery

SketchingsArtist: Edgar DegasDate: 1850Origin: FranceMedium: etching on paper

The Blue Room

Chez TortoniArtist: Edouard ManetDate: 1878–1880Origin: FranceMedium: oil on canvas

La Sortie de PesageArtist: Edgar DegasDate: 1850Origin: FranceMedium: etching on paper

The Dutch Room

Storm on the Sea of GalileeArtist: RembrandtDate: 1633Origin: The NetherlandsMedium: Oil

A Lady and Gentleman in BlackArtist: RembrandtDate: 1633Origin: The NetherlandsMedium: Oil

Self PortraitArtist: RembrandtDate: 1634Origin: The NetherlandsMedium: etching on paper

A SINISTER PLANSketchingsArtist: Edgar DegasDate: 1850Origin: FranceMedium: etching on paper

SketchingsArtist: Edgar DegasDate: 1850Origin: FranceMedium: etching on paper

Mitte residential towers

Project Description

Berlin’s unique “mietskaserne” style block allows for an intricate courtyard system throughout the city. This project developed a city block in the neighborhood of Mitte which is a very big artist community full of cafes and galleries. This block of buildings includes residential, cafes, galleries and commercial program while incorporating a variety of courtyard spaces. One of the buildings on the site is a residential “T” shaped building. The concept of this building is three towers of interlocking “tetris” like apartments. The center of the building is cut out to allow for a green space in the in the middle of the three towers. The tetris pieces interlock to allow for every apartment to have access to each possible facade and access to the center void.

Semester Fall 2013Duration Eight weeksLocation Berlin, GermanyCourse Urbanism AbroadInstructor Bruno Röver

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T Shape Building Carve out center Interlocking tetris apartmentsto allow for double heighted

rooms

Compact design Push and pull

PUBLIC/MIXED

RESIDENTIAL

The center of my T shaped building is cut out to create a void for the main circulation. The circulation in this atrium space has various sized landings in which some are used as gardens or gathering spaces. The stairs also vary in design to allow for areas for people to sit.

Site Analysis and Master Plan

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The interlocking apartment design in this building allows for each apartment to have a double height space, access to balconies and access to every possible facade. This also provides very good cross ventilation through each apartment.

Fourth Floor Plan Fifth Floor Plan

Visual & Preforming Arts School

Project Description

The building is divided into three volumes: academic, open/gathering spaces, and studio spaces. The academic volume is very regular and serves as a wall to the back of the school. Contrastingly the studio volumes are very irregular and act as a group of clusters. The open spaces connect the two volumes by the use of open �oor plates. The �oor plates have cuts to allow for integration between spaces, double height spaces and vertical circulation.

Semester Spring 2013Duration Twelve weeksLocation Boston, MACourse Advanced Arch. CommunicationInstructor Sam Choi

Academic Bar runs parallel to Shawmut Ave

Center Void opens up to School’s outdoor space

WASHINGTON STREET

Studio program push and pull

Interior PerspectiveThis view shows how the �ex space is connected by auditorium seating

Section

Site Axonometric

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Street Perspective

Elevation

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First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan

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TheaterDanceMusic

Visual Arts

Classrooms

Administration

Library AuditoriumGallery

Common SpaceFlex Space

Service

OPEN SPACESACADEMIC STUDIOSThis diagram shows the evolution of the building. The studio spaces have been repositioned to allow for open spaces and circulation. This diagram illustrates how the �oor plates allow for gathering spaces such as the common area and �ex spaces.

Third Floor Plan Fourth Floor Plan

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Library

Project Description

Located in Bostons district of china town, the library is designed around a 75 ft vent. The library engages with the vent by wrapping the around it. The program is placed in horizontal volumes to juxtapose the verticality of the vent. The main circulation is designed to create a sequence from public to private program. The public program which includes the circulation desk and the catalogue work stations are easily accessed on the �rst �oor. On the second �oor the book stacks are lifted to create a continuous outdoor public space underneath while allowing for the volume to detach itself from the busy street. The top volume that is where all the more private program is situated to allow for a more quiet and removed environment from the rest of the library.

Semester Spring 2013Duration Seven weeksLocation Boston, MACourse Site, Space, and ProgramInstructor Andrew Grote

PUBLIC

BOOKSTACKS

PRIVATE

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Entrance and Circulation

Book StacksGeneral Reading

Children’s Reading

Sectional PerspectiveCut through the main staircase

Elevation

AxonometricThe program is organized i horizontal volumes while the circulation is organized in vertical cores

SURFACE ROAD

EGRESS

ELEVATORBOOK

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Program1 Bookbinding Room2 Catalog Workstations3 Multimedia Area4 Circulation Desk5 Auditorium6 Reading Area7 Restrooms8 Mechanical9 IT Closet10 Classroom11 Conference Room12 Children's Area

First Floor Second Floor

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PUBLIC PARK

SURFACE ROAD

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Connection of interior and exterior spaces through the use of windows

Negative space carving into the building

CULINARY SCHOOL

Project Description

Design a Culinary institution that contains a demonstration kitchen, classrooms, and a public restaurant. The building is divided based on program type; service, academic, and public spaces. The academic space presents itself to the outside while creating a sense of hierarchy between volumes.

Semester Fall 2012Duration Four weeksLocation Boston South End, MACourse Site, Space, and ProgramInstructor Andrew Grote

Model Photos

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VEGETABLE GARDEN

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1 Restroom2 Of�ce3 Mechanical4 Trash room5 Incubator6 Dry Storage7 Storage8 Classroom

9 Demonstration Kitchen10 Cafe11 Patio12 Commercial Kitchen13 Refrigerator14 Classroom15 Storage

Program

Elevation

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Second Floor

Third Floor

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STRUCTURES & TECTONICS

Project Description

Studying the theory of materials and structures. Examining basic elements in masonry and wood construction.

Semester Fall 2012Course Structures 2: TectonicsInstructor Michelle Laboy

WatchtowerTimber frame construction model Masonry cavity wall

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Exploded AxonShows the di�erent views that areframed throughout the pavilion

PAVILION

Project Description

Create a pavilion that best showcases two statues. Rede�ne visual and spatial relationships in the Christian Science Center by using different planes to direct people. The sequence starts off with smaller spaces then slowly expands when walking through the pavilion to reach a climactic view of the “Appeal to the great spirit” statue and the re�ecting pool of the Science Center.

Semester Spring 2012Location Boston, MACourse Fundamental Arch Representa-tionInstructor Daniel Adams

Model Photos Plan

Site map

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ELEVATION

SECTIONCONCEPT SKETCHES

HOUSEBOAT, KODDE ARCHITECTEN

Project Description

Located in a quiet suburb outside of Amsterdam this houseboat provides great views of the surrounding water and land. The top �oor is completely transparent with a thick frame to allow for views through the house directly to the water. The bathroom and service areas are enclosed in the center to divide the kitchen and living room areas while still maintaining an open plan. The private bedrooms are located 1.7 meters below water level. There is a 70 cm ribbon window between the two volumes to give the illusion of a �oating volume and to also give light to the bedrooms bellow.

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KERKSTRAAT 404, KODDE ARCHITECTEN

Project Description

The canal houses of Amsterdam date back to 17th century and were built tall, slim and deep. These houses typically have narrow windows, decorative gable tops and narrow stairs. Today, many of these canal houses are in need of renovation but since the Amsterdam’s city council is concerned with maintaining Amsterdam's aesthetic, there are many rules and regulation when renovation canal houses. This canal house was bought by a family to be renovated and extended. The facade has to remain in original condition and the extension at the back of the house must have a very transpar-ent and modern look to be able to differentiate the new from the original monument. All of the interi-or walls will be removed and a new stair on the bottom �oor will be built to allow for a �uid connection between the ground �oor and the living room and kitchen area on the second �oor.

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Front Facade Back Facade 22