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✉ stephascott.ss@gmail.com (347) 888-7056 STEPHANIE SCOTT EDUCATION B.Arch Candidate I Spitzer School of Architecture, CCNY A.A.S. Architectural Technology I Queensborough Community College SOFTWARES Revit | AutoCAD | Illustrator | Bluebeam I D5 I Photoshop I Sefaira EXPERIENCE ProjectAssistant I Landscaping & General Contracting Corp. I 2022–2025 SELECTED WORKS 01 02 03 SYMBIOSIS BETWEEN THE WALLS DESERT RAIN HOUSE
“Symbiosis” is an accessory dwelling unit conceived as a symbiotic extension of a primary home. The project explores independence within proximity, testing how scale, orientation, and environmental strategy allow two structures to coexist in mutual benefit. SYMBIOSIS Portland,ME
Visual connection maintained between ADU and main house while preserving zones of privacy was achieved by dividing outdoor spaces into public and private zones Playground area designed with impact-absorbing safety surfacing, ensuring child protection and long-term durability under outdoor exposure Patio finished with French tiles, providing a durable, water-tolerant surface that supports outdoor use while allowing controlled surface runoff away from the building Site grading directs roof and surface runoff to two rain gardens and vegetated swales to retain 100% of storm water on-site under normal conditions Site grading directs roof and surface runoff to two rain gardens and vegetated swales to retain 100% of storm water on-site under normal conditions Herringbone brick pavers are utilized for pedestrian pathways, offering a stable, slip-resistant walking surface while promoting surface drainage through the joint pattern Exterior circulation routes provide accessible connections between the main house, ADU, and outdoor areas, with smooth patio-level transitions (≤1/2") and clear paths designed for easy wheelchair movement along 5' wide pedestrian walkways and a 12' wide driveway SITECONDITIONS SITECONDITIONS SITE CONDITIONS SITE CONDITIONS SITECONDITIONS USER REQUIREMENTS ADA/ SITE CONDITIONS
FLOOR PLAN LOFT PLAN SOUTH ELEVATION - MAIN ENTRANCEBEDROOMLIVING ROOMKITCHENMUDROOMOFFICEBRWCPATIOLOFT
LIGHTING PLAN ADA PLAN WEST ELEVATION - PATIO ENTRANCE ADA/ ACCESSIBILITY 60" turning radius in kitchen, living, bath Front‑loading W/D, side‑by‑side, ≤48" AFF, 30×48" approach 34" counters, 27" knee clearance, 30×48" at sink + cooktop ≤1/2" threshold at entry 36" clear circulation throughout 36"+ bedroom aisles, ≤48" AFF closet rod, 30×48" approach Toilet 16–18" off wall, 60" lateral transfer 30×60 roll‑in shower, 17–19" seat, bars 33–36" AFF, controls 38–48" AFF LIGHTING LEGEND
This project reimagines a narrow Harlem lot as a sanctuary for women students. Framed by two solid party walls, the building opens toward light and community through carved brick façades, inset windows, and intimate balconies. A central terrace anchors the shared spaces, creating a calm, protective environment where women can live, study, and feel at home within the density of the city. BETWEEN THE WALLS Harlem, NYC
WALL SECTION - SOUTHSOUTH ELEVTION - MAIN ENTRANCE
GROUND FLOORBASEMENT PLAN BASEMENT AXO GROUND FLOOR AXO
DUPLEX DORM LEVEL 1 DUPLEX DORM LEVEL 2 DUPLEX DORM LVL 1 AXO DUPLEX DORM LVL 2 AXO
ROOFTOP PLANLEVEL 4 PLAN LEVEL 4 AXO ROOFTOP AXO
CIRCULATION DIAGRAMWEST ELEVATION ELEVATOR SHAFT DUPLEX STAIRS (PRIVATE) FIRE ESCAPE STAIRS
EGRESS PLAN - GROUND FLOOR EGRESS PLAN - DORMS FACADE DETAILS PARAPET DETAIL SECTION DETAIL
A desert dwelling shaped by Tucson’s extreme climate, this project uses the courtyard as a cooling lung and a seasonal water collector during the summer monsoon rains. Roof planes are oriented to channel stormwater toward a central cistern, turning brief rainfall into a long‑term resource. The west façade is thickened with thermal mass to buffer the harsh afternoon sun, while openings are minimized to reduce heat gain and create a calm, dim interior atmosphere. Shaded circulation, controlled apertures, and material density work together to produce a refuge that responds directly to the desert’s cycles of heat, wind, and sudden rain DESERT RAIN HOUSE Tucson, AZ
FLOOR PLAN AXONOMETRIC VIEWBEDROOMKITCHENCOURTYARDLIVING ROOMDINNING ROOMGARDENBEDROOMBRRAIN WATER COLLECTIONENTRANCEWATER CHANNEL
NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION WALL AREA= 461 SF WINDOWS AREA=163 SF WWR=35% ALLOWS WINTER SOLAR GAIN; SHADED WITH HORIZONTAL OVERHANGS; USED FOR DINNING, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM USES EGGCRATE WALL TO REDUCE AFTERNOON OVERHEATING; BUFFER SPACE PLACED BEHIND (STORAGE, LAUNDRY) WALL AREA= 684 SF EGGCRATE = 89.3 SF WWR=13% WALL AREA= 312 SF WINDOW AREA=63.2 SF WWR=20.3% CONTROLLED MORNING LIGHT; VERTICAL SHADING USED; USED FOR BEDROOM & KITCHEN WALL AREA= 514 SF WINDOW AREA=12 SF EGGCRATE = 44 SF WWR=10.9% SOFT DAYLIGHT; MINIMIAL HEAT GAIN; USED FOR BEDROOM, OFFICE OVERHANG CALCULATIONS FOR SOUTH FACADE BASED ON WINTER AND SUMMER SUN ANGLESSUN ANALYSIS FOR FOUR SEASONS
SSSSSSSSSRCP LEGENDEXHAUST FAN DIFFUSER RETURN GRILLPENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE RECESSED LIGHT RECESSED LIGHT WET RATED SPOT LIGHT SWITCH THREE-WAY SWITCHSSSF1F1OPEN TO BELOWLAUNDRYOPEN TO BELOWR1LIVING ROOMS1BEDROOM 1R1F1F1S1 DI NNI NGS1BATHROOMP1OPEN TO BELOWS1F1F1S1BEDROOM 2R1KITCHENENTRYR1P1P2R1R2S2S1S1S1S1PENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE (COMPACT FLUORESCENT)AREA: 45 SQ.FTAREA: 376 SQ.FTAREA: 106 SQ.FTAREA: 118 SQ.FTAREA: 75 SQ.FTAREA: 142 SQ.FTAREA:181 SQ.FTAREA:50 SQ.FTC .H .: 8'- 0" A.F.FSD/ CMDSD/ CMDC.H1.:0'-0" A.F.FC .H .: 8'- 0" A.F.FSD/ CMDC.H.:10'-0" A.F.FC .H .: 9'- 0" A.F.FSD/ CMDSD/ CMDC .H .:11'- 0" A.F.FSD/ CMDSD/ CMDC .H .:11'- 0" A.F.FC .H .:9'- 0" A.F.FSD/ CMDSD/ CMDCOMBINED SMOKE DETECTORAND CARBON MONOXIDE DET EC T ORLIGHTING PLAN LEGENDS1WALL SCONCE SWITCH LED LIGHT FLOOR LAMPSL1F1SOCKET BEDSIDE LAMP SENSOR MONITORB1M1SSSSF1F1L1L1M1S1M1S1M1L1F1F1S1M1L1S1B1M1F1F1S1B1B1L1M1S1M1S1S1S1LIGHTING PLAN RCP PLAN NIGHT COURTYARD RENDER NORTH WINDOW VENTILATION & ILLUMINATION3X5 NORTH WINDOW GLASS 4% OF THE ROOM'S FLOOR AREA (376 SF) ENOUGH NORTH GLAZING PROVIDES BALANCE TO DAYLIGHTING AND ALLOWS CROSS VENTILATIONI L L U M I N A T I O N L E V E LC R O S S V E N T I L A T I O N
HVAC PLAN HVAC AXO RAINWATER COLLECTION AXO RAINWATER COLLECTION SECTION