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About me...Eduardo Daniel Lam doesn’t only live life but experiences it to the fullest drawing inspiration from every source he comes across. Born in South America, Eduardo has Peruvian and Chinese blood coursing through his veins and his upbringings reflect both cultures. Uprooted to south Florida Eduardo excelled in his early studies and graduated from a Magnet Engineering program while at Stranahan High School. Soon after he ventured to the University of Miami and obtained a dual bachelor’s in Structural Engineering and Architecture.

A remarkable feature is that his scrupulous attention to detail and quick pace is no compensation for the production quality and reliability of his work. Eduardo invests every ounce of his fervor and talent into each project and undertaking he does. Having worked a wealth of internships, receiving his E.I. in engineering, working/studying internationally, and honing his crafts, Eduardo Lam is a designer in every sense of the word.

“Desgin is about mastering the practice of viewing the world through different lenses. One must possess the ability to simultaneously be mindful of the individual while considering everything from global issues to the finest of details.”

Table of ContentsOffice/Corporate

1..............................Ideaology

Historical PreservationGovernment House..............7

Furniture11....Disney’s Boardwalk Hotel

Sustainability23.......Solar Decathlon 2011

Character AnimationMaya....................................27

Hand SketchesFigure Drawing/Buildings....29

Competitions31.......................CADE/Witter’s

HealthcareByrd Alzheimer’s Institute.....15

INFORMATION:LocatIon: 3344 Peachtree StreetAtlanta, GA 30303 (22nd Floor)Size: 26,300 SQ.FT.Duration: 6 WeeksTeam: Audery Rada & Melissa SheppardMedia: AutoCAD®, Photoshop®, InDesgin®, 3ds Max®

PROBLEM:□ The world is constantly reinventing itself□ Man has evolved from basic physiological needs to striving for self-actualization□ 86 Employees□ 11 Administration offices□ Problem-centric work zones□ Large conference room□ Client path□ Private zones□ Copy room□ Bistro/breakroom□ Client gallery

SOLUTION:□ Humanistic Design□ Internal vs External Focus□ Sustainability: Promotion of a healthy lifestyle

Think globally, act locally.

DESIGN:GROWWe need buildings that support

life. Personal growth leads to business growth and ultimately

global growth.

DETAIL:UPCYCLEThe process of converting useless products or waste

materials into a new product or material of better quality or of

higher value.

DELIVER:REVIALIZEWe need to be responsible for our own actions and work together to

resolve them.

22nd Floor

Employees are encouraged to revisit their roots in order to reflect on a personal, business, and global level. A blance of private focus zones and collaborative zones

allow will promote self-actualization of the corporate environment.

Bistro

Every space is an opportunity to reflect the firm’s branding. Even mundane tasks in the copy room are brightened with clever and purposeful design.

Upcycling discarded wine paraphernalia gives the kitchen a raw translucent effect which sheds light on the firm’s up-front approach to design.

Informal work zone

Men’s restroom elevation Women’s restroom elevation

INFORMATION:LocatIon: 48 King StreetSt. Augustine, FL 32084Size: 19,600 SQ.FT.Duration: 6 WeeksTeam: Alex Bailey & Nancey JonesMedia: AutoCAD®, Photoshop®, Hand rendering

PROBLEM:□ The Government House has been used for different purposesover the years and lost track of its original intent□ Modifications the building have not been properly documented□ The building is not up to code□ ADA Standards□ 3 Classrooms□ Public outreach □ Gallery

SOLUTION:□ Re-establish branding through program□ Text-messaging tour□ Host public forums □ Transparent Materials□ Acoustical considerations

Exploring the layers of history.

GOVERNMENT HOUSERESEARCH INSTITUTE:ST. AUGUSTINE

DESIGN:INTERACTVisitors to history.

Students to community.Building to public forums.

DELIVER:GATHERThe use of a text-tour allows us to

target a younger audience.

DETAIL:OBSERVEFloor to ceiling windows provide vision for visitors to view student

work.

By bringing the building up to code and repurposing the spaces with a new program, the Government House can return to be a landmark in the city of St. Augustine.

Plaza Mayor

INFORMATION:LocatIon: 2101 Epcot Resorts BoulevardLake Buena Vista, FL 32830Size: 90,000 SQ.FT.Duration: 8 WeeksTeam: Kwannet KeyesMedia: AutoCAD®, Photoshop®, InDesgin®, Hand sketches

PROBLEM:□ Disney undergoes resort refurbishments of hard- goods every 10-12 years□ 11 different designs□ 52 replicas (total of 572 armoires)□ Durability

SOLUTION:□ Destination qualities□ Luxury in the details□ High detail for mass production□ High durability materials due to guests’ constant use

The Devil is in the details.

DESIGN:DATUMADA standards were essential to

cater to all of the users.

DETAIL:ORNATEHidden Mickeys are no

exception to furniture design.

DELIVER:REPETITIONConstruction documents were carefully detailed to be mass

produced.

Construction Documents

INFORMATION:LocatIon: 4001 E. Fletcher AveTampa, Florida 33613Size: 23,000 SQ.FT.Duration: 6 WeeksTeam: E. Driebholz, L. Hesmat, S. Kravitz, L. MasseMedia: AutoCAD®, Photoshop®, InDesgin®, PowerPoint®, Revit®, 3ds Max®

PROBLEM:□ Patients might stay 1-2 days□ Patients will wander□ 1 central waiting space□ Private vs public spaces□ Educational zones□ Residential feel□ High contrast with neutral tones□ PET scan machinery

SOLUTION:□ Evidence Based Design (EBD)□ Wandering path□ Eden Alternative□ Moments of pause to promote retention of memory

An elephant never forgets.

Samantha Kravitz Elizabeth Dreibholz Laura Masse Linda Heshmat Eduardo Lam

DESIGN:SUPPORTIVEHarmonious proportion of parts and elements create a blance

between spaces.

DETAIL:PERSONALClear signage and ample lighting provide seamless

wayfinding

DELIVER:WARMRibbed ceiling conditions ensure wandering patients are safe to

walk about these areas.

2nd Floor

Employees are encouraged to revisit their roots in order to reflect on a personal, business, and global level. A blance of private focus zones and collaborative zones

allow will promote self-actualization of the corporate environment.

PET scan room

A graphic wall provided wayfinding for users. Using the concept of an elephant’s journey we created landmarks as a way for the patients to use their current loca-

tion to recall other locations.

The five senses: An open floor plan for a bistro would remind patients to eat as the aroma would engage their sense of smell. Adjacent to the bistro is a music area to

ease the patients with nostalgic sounds.

Informal work zone

Bistro elevationCelestial light fixtures

Nurse station

Soft vs hard seating

Evidence Based Design:□ Signage should be legible, simple, and consistent for easy navigation.□ Wandering should be encouraged but controlled.□ Social interaction uses the brain’s cognitive function, engages the senses, and keeps the brain active.□ Connection to nature allows the patient to feel less constrained and more at peace.

An appropriate amount of environmental stimulation can have a positive effect on Alzheimer’s patients.

Conference room

The ceiling conditions inform the wandering path, and circles around nodes, so there is a seamless beginning and end. Furthermore, flooring changes should be subtle but with high contrast to verticle elements.

Flexibility of spaces is paramount for employees with limited office space. For example, A break room that doubles as informal work space.

INFORMATION:LocatIon: 4202 East Fowler Ave.Tampa, Florida 33613Size: 1,000 SQ.FT.Duration: 1 YearTeam: UF, USF, UCF, FSUMedia: AutoCAD®, Photoshop®, InDesgin®, PowerPoint®, Revit®, 3ds Max®, Final Cut Pro®, wood models

PROBLEM:□ Vertical studio integration□ Collaboration between 4 Florida Universities□ 1 year to design, plan and build a house□ Privacy issues□ 10 different competitions□ Sustainability□ Relocate to compete in Washington, DC□ Marketability

SOLUTION:□ Age-in-place□ LEED Silver□ Pre-fabrication□ Weekly Skype meetings□ Flexible spaces and selective program□ Natural Ventilation□ Dimmable lights

Flexible = Age-in-place

DESIGN:FLEXIBLEAge-in-place allows for a young

couple to grow old in a house the accommodates for their needs.

DETAIL:PROGRAMEvery detail has a multifunction.

The kitchen table doubles as work surface with adjustable

legs. The sofa folds into a bed. An office becomes a loft for a

guest to stay the night.

DELIVER:PRE-FABSimple construction, front-loaded with very detailed

designs ensured our victory for competition day.

PV Array

Louver/Umbrella Shading

Structural Steel

House Envelope

Floor and Roof/Ceiling Structure

The main body of the house can be shipped on one truck (to minimize shipping costs) and quickly deployed on the site. Sliding modules contract into the main

body during shipping and roll out a the site to maximize the floor area.

The design incorporates passive and active lighting strategies to create visual com-fort, promote energy efficiency, and utilizes dimmers for comfort levels based on

the age-in-place concept.

INFORMATION:Duration: 3 MonthsProblem: Design and develope a character,environment, and create a 2 minute long videoMedia: Maya®, After Effects®, Final Cut Pro®,Photoshop®

Maya:Video Game Animation

DETAIL:UV MAPPINGAfter learning to 3D model using

Maya, we learned to apply texture to the characters.

DELIVER:VIDEOAfter the models were

developed, they were rigged and animated to create a video

DESIGN:STORYBOARDQuick sketches helped develop the story behind the characters.

INFORMATION:Duration: 10-20 MinutesMedia: Charcoal

FIGURE DRAWING

INFORMATION:Duration: 4 DaysProblem: Design a museum for creativity.Media: AutoCAD®,Photoshop®, chipboard model

CADE MUSEUM OF CREATIVITY AND INNOVATIONCOMPETITION

Eggs are laid singly in a cell in a wax honeycomb, produced and shaped by worker bees.

Future InventorsGreat ideas are born from a strong foundation.

Worker bees cooperate to find food and in doing so collect pollen on their limbs, causing cross-pollination

Creative ThinkingInterdisciplinary collaboration is key to resolving any type of problem.

Early EntrepreneursIn order to reach our full potential we must be flexible to any situation.

The hive structure is a densely packed matrix of hexagonal cells that serve as multipurpose spaces.

Hive Concept Mission

Site plan Building Sketches

Information is powerful, but it is how we use it that defines us.

Ideation

Lobby