Dezeen School Shows: an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with a rooftop patio that challenges the traditional American white picket fence home is included in Dezeen’s latest School Show by students at UCLA.
Also featured is an ADU intending to cater to the Californian lifestyle and another that utilises regenerative materials such as bamboo panels.
UCLA
Institution: UCLA
School: Architecture and Urban Design School
Courses: Summer Programmes
Tutors: Julia Koerner, Morgane Copp, Areeba Naeem, Emmanuel Osorno, Aura Venckunaite, Hallie Black, Emalee Davison, Alix Wilson, Alexa Vaughn, Juliet Iacono, Katarina Richter-Lunn, Pooneh Enami, Wei Qiu, Kinamee Rhodes, Blane Hornung, Marjorie Tello Wong, Evan Bruetsch, Kaitlyn Angen, Cameron Jones, Sam Merecicky, Jorel Sanchez, Thea Alfsmann, Eric Lin, Jaewon Lee, Dusty Frye, Hanna Wittmack, Giovanna Bentes Queiroz, Adam Cardenas, Jorge Alvarado, Nabil Davidson, Jassimran Nagra, Anel Alpysbayeva, Maxwell Orroth, Woody Miottel and Minrong Sun
“UCLA Architecture and Urban Design (AUD) offers two summer programmes, TeenArch and JumpStart – TeenArch is open to high school students and JumpStart is geared toward prospective and current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as early and mid-career professionals.
“Alongside design tools and perspectives, both programmes offer students a glimpse into life at one of the leading public universities in the world and the opportunity to earn college credit.
“Structured around the experience of a design studio – typical within the curriculum of a college-level architecture programme – students focus on developing and advancing their design skills through space, form-making and 2D and 3D representation techniques.
“Led by AUD summer programmes director Julia Koerner and assistant director Morgane Copp, both the JumpStart programme and TeenArch Studio engage students in a wide range of activities from intensive design exercises, individual feedback sessions and small group discussions to studio-wide presentations and reviews.
“Students will be introduced to the conceptual and technical facilities essential to the study of architecture as a discipline and its practice as a profession.
“To supplement studio activities, weekly lectures from UCLA faculty and notable guest designers will explore the many facets of idea-driven design, as well as urban and design culture in Los Angeles.
“Both programmes culminate in final presentations of work to guest critics, offering students a chance to apply their skills and gain experience and poise with giving professional presentations.
“Students leave the programmes with new design languages and insights, as well as a design portfolio they can use to apply to future design programmes.”
Monsanto Garden Home by Mona Masotta
“This accessory dwelling unit and landscaping project is aimed to create outdoor gardening and leisure space, complemented by a separate 750-square-foot housing unit on a 6050-square-foot property.
“Both buildings are connected by circulation to common space with a pool and a tiered garden. The space is ideal for the owner to indulge in their gardening exploits.
“At the top of the tiered garden is an open lounge and social space. Inside the house is a single bed and bath, kitchen, living space and indoor garden, lit by a large window on the south-east side.
“The design concept for the ADU is a faceted spherical shape pierced by a diagonal linear rectangle, serving as an entrance and skylight.
“Its circular form compliments the Monsanto House’s “X” shape on the site.”
Student: Mona Masotta
Course: JumpStart 2024
Tutor: Emmanuel Osorno
Plastic Fantastic ADU: Bridging the Gap by Aliyah Larson
“Fragmentation is a process of breaking or being broken and divided into smaller segments.
“Through the lens of the Monsanto house and the site on which it resides, two processes of fragmentation occur: firstly, the constructed plastic structure fragments into the environment and secondly, the habitats and ecosystems become fragmented in their development.
“These processes contribute significantly to environmental degradation through pollution and loss of biodiversity.
“The ADU stands to criticise unsustainable development, especially those that threaten biodiversity, while attempting to make amends with natural systems.
“The investigation of fragmentation was sustained through form, imagining the five modules of the Monsanto house being fragmented and rotated in space. These fragments ultimately meet together in an offset manner, grounding themselves to bridge the gap between two fragmented habitat islands.
“Architecture was utilised as a literal and metaphorical bridge, connecting human activity with natural ecosystems.”
Student: Aliyah Larson
Course: JumpStart 2024
Tutor: Aura Venckunaite
Evolve, Monsanto by Konrad Collins
“Evolve, Monsanto is a conceptual accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designed in conversation with the iconic, yet controversial, Monsanto House of the Future.
“Inspired by the radial, modular construction of the Monsanto house – and its intent to advertise Monsanto’s plastic ‘product of the future’ – Evolve, Monsanto utilises the next generation of regenerative materials.
“It features cross-laminated bamboo panels to fold flowing, structural ribbons around a central core.
“Designed for the lonely, remorseful ‘heir’ to the Monsanto fortune, it includes common areas on its lower level and an upper level with a private bedroom, office and open-air terrace.
“The upper office and terrace reveal views directly down toward the Monsanto House. Here, the heir can ponder the conflicted legacy his family left him and how might he regeneratively steer their impact into the future.
“In opposition of the Monsanto Company’s sterilising products, Evolve, Monsanto attempts to reconnect people with ecological forms, flora and systems.
“The site model contains bamboo sticks, bamboo leaves, 3D-printed plastic and laser cut museum board.”
Student: Konrad Collins
Course: JumpStart 2024
Tutors: Emmanuel Osorno
PlastiShell: Plastic Fantastic ADU by Zixuan Gao
“This accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a stand-alone residential unit beside the Monsanto House.
“Instead of centring around a utility unit like the Monsanto House, the ADU features a central garden that provides a tranquil buffer for the ADU residents, referencing the Monsanto House in its appearance.
“Whilst the Monsanto house has an ‘X’ shape, the ADU takes shape of a ‘+’ symbol and rotates around the house.
“Its striking structure features sweeping curves and dynamic angles, reminiscent of a futuristic pavilion.
“The interior layout is designed for maximum efficiency and comfort, with open-plan living spaces that seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly features.
“The design includes large windows for natural light and a private entrance, creating a comfortable and secluded living space.”
Student: Zixuan Gao
Course: JumpStart 2024
Tutor: Emmanuel Osorno
Translucent Currents by Zoe Gorman
“When first evaluating Perloff Hall, Gorman knew they wanted to create something unique yet relevant for the site.
“Keen to incorporate various model types and features, it was difficult to select which would work best.
“After first completing the geometric, basic origami pattern, Gorman experimented further, forming a dome shape.
“The designer adapted the pattern into a rhino model and made it into a tunnel inside Perloff. They dug into the floor to ingrain it, based on the logistics of the structure.
“The model is made of glass, aiming to provide a fun and mesmerising internal and external experience.
“Spectators can then see all of the water and sea life through the glass. When scaling the tunnel, Gorman knew they wanted it to be big and to extend to the steps of Perloff.
“This was an essential decision as they wanted the main focus to be on the tunnel and its surrounding aquarium, which was captured perfectly in their collages.”
Student: Zoe Gorman
Course: TeenArch 2024
Tutor: Katarina Ritcher-Lunn
Boundless by Catherine Tang
“The main idea behind this design was to create a free flowing space.
“It not only provides a tranquil backdrop for students but equally draws in those outside, resulting in a welcoming environment.
“As students spend majority of their schooling in stuffy classrooms, the concept behind this model is that it is a space with no harsh ends.
“It is intended as a unconfined space with the same notion applied to one’s thoughts and emotions when in the structure.”
Student: Catherine Tang
Course: TeenArch 2024
Tutor: Wei Qui
Fluid Forms by Mina Tuna
“When initially designing the project, Tuna wanted to create something with an organic shape. However, the designer needed structure for their design to stand on its own.
“Tuna took inspiration from the Singapore airport, the waterfall in The Dubai Mall, wooden structures made by Kengo Kuma and elements of nature.
“Since they wanted to use natural elements in their project and ensure a strong structure, the designer used nature itself rather than the shape of it. Tuna created a waterfall structure that leads down into a pool and then into tubes to enable the circulation of water.
“Sunlight is an important element of nature yet can sometimes be disturbing and even dangerous to health.
“The structure leans on the roof of Perloff Hall, which lets controlled sunlight in for people to enjoy the space.”
Student: Mina Tuna
Course: TeenArch 2024
Tutor: Blane Hornung
Resinate by Gracyn Hayunnga
“Hayunnga aligned the design of their accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with the themes of plasticity and the coastal Californian lifestyle.
“The ADU is reminiscent of wringing water out of a bathing suit, post-surf or swim and leaving it out to dry.
“One of the most prominent features of its ADU is the curves on the sides that wrap all the way around the building.
“At the top, it takes on the form of a larger block, with detailed windows. This large, geometric portion of the building creates a ‘squishing’ effect, as if a hand is pressing on top of it, with the material below compressing like a sponge.
“The ADU is stylistically reminiscent of a small, communal surf bungalow. It functions as a place to reside, but also to access aquatic or coastal sports like surfing, tanning and swimming.”
Student: Gracyn Hayunnga
Course: JumpStart 2024
Tutor: Aura Venckunaite
Processing by Tia Fong
“This processing accessory dwelling unit (ADU) embodies the anthropocentric ethos of the Monsanto House as an imposition of our will on the world.
“Unlike the glorified material of human innovation like the Monsanto House, it demonstrates the way we re-engineer the natural world to achieve ‘care-free’ living.
“Smooth surfaces and curves on the exterior mimic organic forms and disguise the sharp underlying core. The ADU reaches above the Monsanto House to emphasise the sheer volume and use of airspace.
“The kid’s bedroom from the Monsanto House is redeveloped for the maximalist lifestyle of adult baby boomers.
“Fold-out tables separate spaces within the home to transform public spaces into private at a whim. The upper floor offers respite from high-energy activity and reflects a highly crafted system with its open plan and minimalist aesthetic.
“The rooftop patio is also a modern twist on the traditional white-picket fence American home.”
Student: Tia Fong
Course: JumpStart 2024
Tutor: Aura Venckunaite
Partnership content
This school show is a partnership between Dezeen and UCLA. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.
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