BARRIO WEST
BARRIO WEST
low income housing
low income housing
location:
menlo park, tucson, arizona
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program:
residential
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structure:
concrete frame
materials:
concrete + steel
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Team:
multidisciplinary team
location:
menlo park, tucson, arizona
​
program:
residential
​
structure:
concrete frame
materials:
concrete + steel
​
Team:
multidisciplinary team
Tucson is a sprawling city that grows outwards rather than upwards. The typical Tucson residence is a single story structure that contributes to Tucson’s ground-hugging nature. The Menlo Park neighborhood is no exception as it is composed of low-rise residences. In order to blend in with the urban context, the majority of the proposal’s buildings is one story, with some units strategically rising up to two stories, the maximum height within the housing complex.
The project focuses on implementing various housing types that fall within the “middle housing” category which is slowly disappearing from the American society. The units include row houses, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes; multiplexes, live/work, and garden homes. Each of these typologies are placed on the site to respond to specific areas surrounding the site.
Tucson is a sprawling city that grows outwards rather than upwards. The typical Tucson residence is a single story structure that contributes to Tucson’s ground-hugging nature. The Menlo Park neighborhood is no exception as it is composed of low-rise residences. In order to blend in with the urban context, the majority of the proposal’s buildings is one story, with some units strategically rising up to two stories, the maximum height within the housing complex.
The project focuses on implementing various housing types that fall within the “middle housing” category which is slowly disappearing from the American society. The units include row houses, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes; multiplexes, live/work, and garden homes. Each of these typologies are placed on the site to respond to specific areas surrounding the site.
KITTITASH CHAIKUNPON
EDUCATION
2020
Bachelor Of Architecture
School Of Architecture I University Of Arizona
EXPERIENCE
Architectural Designer (Internship)
2020 - 21
Tasty's Architect, Thailand
developed conceptual design via 3D modeling and visual representation for marketing and promoting the firm
2020
Teaching Assistant I Ethics and Practice
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
assisted faculty with instruction, record keeping, guidance, and lesson planning
2019 - 20
Student Representative I Sustainability Pedagogy Committee
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
collaborated with faculty and students to integrate sustainability aspects into architecture curriculum
2019
Teaching Assistant I Contract Documents
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
assisted faculty with instruction, record keeping, guidance, and lesson plan
Volunteer I Architecture Film Festival
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
accommodated visitors and organized the place
2015
Volunteer I Architecture School Summer Camp
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
assisted architects and professors with instruction and guidance as well as helped and supported participants
2014
Volunteer I Faculty Fellow Activity
Arbol De La Vida Dorm, University Of Arizona
cooked Thai food for honors students
HONORS AND AWARDS
2020
Capstone Award
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
a clear hypothesis that tests the work for fundamental aspects of the human activities of building, dwelling, thinking
Faculty Commendation Award
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
achieved a cumulative Grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the academic year 2019-2020
Professional Practice Stream Award
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
exceptional achievement during the Bachelor of Architecture degree in Professional Practices + Ethics
Winner ABA Portfolio Competition
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
Design Excellence Nomination
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
outstanding studio work from all levels and programs in the School of Architecture
2019
Honorable Mention, Second Place
Multidisciplinary Team I United States Of America
Low Income Housing Challenge Bank Of America Merrill Lynch
AIA Arizona Community Education Award
Studio I American Institute of Architects (AIA) Arizona
“Tucson 2050 One Water” Exhibit, A Vision For Tucson’s Water Independence
Milestone 2.0 Merit Award
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
A Mandatory Review Of Progress Toward The Accredited Degree
2018
The Monsoon Award Nomination
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
Design Sensitivity To Water, Wellness, And Environment In Architecture
The Archon Award Finalist
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
Land Ethic Competition
2017
Tau Sigma Delta, Top 20% Of Class
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
Honor Society In Architecture And Allied Arts
2015
School Of Architecture Foundation Award For Grit
School Of Architecture, University Of Arizona
2012 - 20
One District One (Full) Scholarship
Royal Thai Government
SKILLS
Drawing/ Draft
Fabrication
Hand
Rhinoceros
AutoCAD
Revit
Grasshopper
Laser Cut
Wood
Metal
Concrete
Editing/ Graphic
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Microsoft Office
Languages
Thai
English
BACKPACKING
America
USA
Brazil
Bolivia
Argentina
Chile
Peru
Ecuador
Asia
Thailand
Cambodia
Vietnam
Laos
Myanmar
Hong Kong
Qatar
Europe
Russia
Germany
Czech
Austria
Hungary
Turkey