ARCH. PORTFOLIO // 2025
Hi, I’m Shane. I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture at NJIT, currently battling through my 4th year studio. I am passionate about all fields of design and the ways it can be used to shape experiences and environments, and I most appreciate architecture as a medium to explore these opportunities. I am far more interested in the creative/conceptual side of design, but I do understand that technical knowledge, in both hard and soft skills, is the limit to these creative ideas, and I work hard to make sure one side is never out pacing the other.
I have a particular interest in graphics and typography design and I often try to implement them into my architectual projects and representation. I don’t think it’s always incredibly successful, but I much prefer to fail at making work that excites me rather than succeed at something I know will work.
Email // sjw29@njit.edu
Phone // (908)-323-4905
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F23 STUDIO V // ex. 04
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Despite what the brand has become today, the original intent behind the designs of Ray and Charles Eames was to create beautiful furniture and architecture with simple and easy to find materials. This accessory dwelling unit is inspired by that philosophy and attempts to expand upon it by introducing passive design strategies to reduce its footprint and enhance the experience of occupants.
The wood frame of the structure of the two seperate units are supported by acro props (/shoring posts), with non-loadbearing walls composed of steel mullions filled with corrugated metal, polycarbonate, and plexiglass.
The walls and overhangs are curated to block direct summer sunlight from hitting the permeable fixtures, while the east and west facades are much more exposed to embrace the lower sunlight during the winter months. These facades also have operable windows and sliding doors to allow winds to cross ventilate through both structures.
The walls and planters surrounding the complex create a private entrance and allow occupants to roam freely inside and out without risk of losing the sense of privacy and environment.
Situated in the back right corner of a residence yard, the unit looks to distinguish itself and create its own private environment that allows for an intimate interior and exterior experience.