Davina Camardo - Portfolio
Contact email: dicamardo@gmail.com
Contact phone: (408) 507-2747
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Office Building, Heritage Center, Convention Center, Historic Addition
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Camp Cabin, Design Development, Modeling, Furniture & Photography
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The CPI office building brought four charities together in a collaborative space so that they could pool their resources. Bringing in controlled daylighting through shading devices and a large atrium was the key consideration for all the spaces. Located in Old Town Portland, OR, the brick facade is a modern interpretation of historic precedents.
This project consisted of a running heritage center and a rental shop for the main park in Eugene, OR. The building is about conveying the narrative of Oregon’s rich history of track and field to its visitors, along with connecting to the historic landscape. Steve Prefontaine’s trail splits the building in two, showcasing the runners using the park. This dynamic schism creates a sense of the movement and rhythm, an integral part of the sport.
The concept for the Eugene Convention Center was to create a nexus at one of the city’s main crossroads. Creating connections to downtown, the university, and the river was the main focus of this design, for example, bringing back the historic millrace walk from U of O to the Willamette. The large scope of the project also included a study of the urban development along the Franklin corridor and issues of transportation both to and around the center.
As an addition to a historic building, the challenge in this project was to create an aesthetic and form that both differentiates itself from the original building as a new space but also feels like part of the same complex. Sustainability was also a major consideration for this small non-profit, such as bringing light into the dance studios and classrooms as well as using the site to generate energy and water.
As a technical exercise working with exposed stick framing, this project focused on how to make the ordinary beautiful. I developed drawings and a model to increase my understanding of how the project would actually come together and be built. The cabin is also a study in vernacular architecture.
The goal of this project was to develop an understanding of the expression of stick framed buildings, and more specifically, how rainscreens can be used to increase their lifespan and performance. I also studied how to create clean lines through the development of the eave and the corner window.
This clock tower was an exercise designed to help students understand both load-bearing brick and steel framing simultaneously. The brick acts as a rainscreen barrier in front of the steel frame.
Modeling is a very important part of my design process and is usually both my first step in a design and a final presentation. I enjoy both the exploration of materials and forms as well as the precision and expression of the model itself. These models come from earlier studios and class projects. They include a chapel, single family home and observatory, space port, and violin school.
This handcrafted, contemporary rocking chair emphasizes the act of rocking through the armrests which are swinging pendulums. The design is based upon the ergonomic principle of movement rather than static sitting. All of the connections are hidden, creating a sleek form of warm maple.
One of my favorite hobbies is taking pictures of windows. I love the variety of forms, colors, and materials. This collection is from my study abroad in Europe. It was during this time that I decided to pursue an education and career in architecture.
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