The Secured Dwelling is a first-year architecture model project I completed in November 2022 highlighting my classmates and I's ability to draw, construct, and present our own design process and ideas.

My shelter demonstrates a geometric, trapezoidal frame with two queen size bed platforms, thin columns separating the living space from the sleeping areas still proving a non-claustrophobic open concept along with framed shelving.

A requirement was to have two open walls. One side can open upwards completely providing shade and a platform to sit on centralizing the indoor-outdoor feel. Another side halfway opens with another upwards opening door proving the same aspects.

The shelter is lifted to accommodate stability and airflow with ramps for ADA accessibility. A skylight and three high sitting windows on the structure not only entertain much needed privacy, but also sunlight no matter the time of day.