A. B. Corriher, but my friends call me Austin Architecture + Visualization
Austin Corriher
Architecture + Visualization
E: abcorrih@ncsu.edu P: +1 704 989 3540 L: Raleigh, NC, USA
HOWDY Let’s get acquainted.
Esse quam videri. To be, rather than to seem.
The state motto of North Carolina as well as an intergral part of my personal and architectural philosophies. It is much more difficult to be disingenuous about intentions than it is to be genuine. This certainly extends to architecture. Thanks a ton for taking an interest in my work! I hope that you find yourself dwelling on at least one page in this book. A good deal of passion and care went into the ideas displayed here. If you like what you see, give me a call, shoot me a text, or write me an email. I’d love to hear from you.
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Museum of the City
Carmichael Gymnasium
Charleston, SC
Raleigh, NC
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NCSU Swine Facility
The Prague-ject
Raleigh, NC
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Stoneline Cidery
Durham, NC
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Raleigh Central Library
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Flamingo Visitor’s Center Abu Dhabi, UAE
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BE WELL, DO GOOD.
Homeplace: Durham Fall 2018 ARC 503 Tom Barrie + David Hill Durham, NC Architect Magazine Studio Prize 2019, Winner | Group AIA Triangle Scholarship Competition First Prize Veteran homelessness is both a state and a national issue and the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness has a particular focus on ending veteran homelessness in North Carolina. A more modern solution are micro house villages: a collection of single dwellings that are no more than 400 square feet in size. This allows residents the dignity and autonomy of their own home whole benefitting from the supportive services and community environment. “Everyone should have a right to housing: a retreat, a safe place to call home.” This idea is central to the development and design of the project- a rallying cry to bring the NC Coalition to End Homelessness’s mission one step closer to reality.
Single Unit Front Perspective
Social Scale A variety of exterior space scales provides a transitional experience for residents to navigate. From a more private porch environment, to a group courtyard, and finally to a set of common greens.
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In Plan The architectural form was not only built upon the efficiencies the plan layout, but also the concepts of prospect and refuge. There are always actors and observers; providing spaces for both allows for a more well rounded home.
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Spaces to see without being seen are crucial to the safety and security of residents. Both the eyes on the street and the tight knit community formed by the inhabitants keep the neighborhood free of trouble. The most public spaces are adjacent to the social areas of the site while the more private spaces are always grouped together towards the more quiet areas. Units are then able to flip and stack to increase density and variety in the community.
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The development of a prefabricated, modular, architectural system that merges with existing modular units allows for a cheaper means of customizable and personal design. Integration with less expensive, widely available items provides a jumping off point for a manufactured system to create affordable architecture once economies of scale are introduced.
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On site work is reduced and the entire building can be feasibly assembled in a controlled environment and shipped to the site.
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Individual - 1 Us residents can use individual spaces for ourselves or share it with our friends and family. The threshold of the house becomes the dividing line between public and private. This is a space to personalize and make my own!
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Group - 2 Group courtyards are for the small groupings of residents to come together and share our experiences together. These are inclusive spaces that the small pocket neighborhoods call our own.
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Community - 3 Community spaces are for larger groups of residents looking to engage in activities with the larger community. Junctions between neighborhoods make for a varied quality of space that lends itself well to any activity!
Site - 4 Larger site elements come together to create a holistic design that is inclusive to those who need a hand up. Activities and resources are diverse and varied to generate a community where everyone has a place and integrated as part of a community.
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Individual Unit interiors are light and open with soft and economical material choices. Each room has a relationship with not only the other rooms, but the small spaces to the exterior which act as unit buffers. Solar orientation and proper shading ensures that each unit receives ample natural light but not too much glare.
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Individual Each house provides spaces to us to interact and spaces for us to retreat, depending on the preference of the individual- moments of prospect and refuge. W ho
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SKY’S THE LIMIT.
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Keflavík International Airport Spring 2019 ARC 503 Wayne Place Keflavík, Iceland Partner: Caroline Cox Azure Magazine AZ Awards 2020, Finalist Watch the Video Flythough if you’d like to really take the best look possible at this project! Located on the Atlantic Ocean side of the country- Keflavík Airport is the gateway to the Iceland. Offering a variety of public programs, this airport of the future provides multi-modal connectivity using a variety of land, sea, and air methods. The end result is a hub of activity which encourages interaction through multifaceted, public oriented programs. The ultimate aim is to declare the airport as a major public gathering space- incorporating culture and the shared experiences of those who visit Iceland. This project is an exploration into how the airport of the future should develop in both form and function as every aspect of the industry evolves.
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Reykjavik
Fjord Taken from old Norse origins, fjord means “a place for travel” or “to travel from one shore to another.” In our Icelandic context, the word forms the basis for the concept.
Jera A Nordic rune meaning “harmony with the landscape” organizes the plan into the two cliffs with circulation between: a passageway between the peaks.
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The new KEF airport offers multimodal transport options -maglev railway, domestic vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (VTOL), and sea traffic- to connect visitors with the island like never before. The railway offers highspeed and direct transit to Reykjavík, the country’s capital, improving transport efficiency of the large number of passengers looking to see the island’s most populous city. VTOL craft provide access to the network of airports across the country as well as locations without the proper infrastructure for traditionalflight aircraft, effectively acting as a long-distance taxi service. In tandem with the ability to accept sea traffic, all modes of transportation allow for Iceland to be the most accessible it has ever been.
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A Well Oiled Machine The most imortant aspect of airport design is circulation. This not only deals with how vehicles travel about the architecture, but how people of every type know where to go. The circulation of KEF is different with regard to not only the drive-through airport and seaport- it allows for every visitor to experience the ammenities and grandeur that takes place in the new gateway to Iceland.
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BAGGAGE VISITORS
EMPLOYEES
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ENTRANCE HALL Micro Housing Rooftop Access, Hiking, Spa, Museum, and Information Center
Hotel Self Check-In
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SECURITY Support for retail and deliveries
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Restrooms, Mechanical, Office, Control Center, Aircraft Maintenance
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In Section In section, KEF is embedded into the ground to take advantage of the earth’s natual insulative properties as well as utilize Iceland’s abundant geothermal resources. Set back and tiered flooring systems with several light wells provide light, even in the darkest months of the year.
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Passenger aircraft do not come standard with a traditional ‘reverse’ geartherefore, the time and energy expended to pull them from their gates reduces efficiency and turnover rate for gates. By using the drive-through organization, KEF reduces aircraft time spent at the airport, increases overall operations, and eliminates aircraft traffic and backup. Time saved here can provide airlines with an additional operation per craft for a given day.
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Spaces for All! The airport’s forested central landscape serves as an open social hub for all visitors- not just those coming to travel. Green space stretches to the farthest reaches of the building- traversable inside using daylit corridors or outside using the building’s network of hiking trails. Separated into zones by public spaces such as museums and galleries, Iceland’s airport of the future is a public forum for any and all of the country’s culture.
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Panoramic Views The concourses of KEF provide plenty of views- in, out, up, and down. From anywhere in the councourse, stunning views of the Icelandic landscape are available for the taking. Views are not limited to the landscape, however. All gates drop below the floor plates, giving passengers a 360 degree panorama into the heart of the airport operations below.
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ROOM TO READ.
Raleigh Central Library Fall 2017 ARC 501 Matt Griffith Raleigh, NC AIA Triangle Scholarship Competition Nomination Located in downtown, the future home for the Raleigh Central Library is situated on the intersection of East Martin and South Wilmington Streets. It is conveniently located one block from Fayetteville Street and only two blocks from the State Capitol Building along a major pedestrian and vehicular thoroughfare. The objective of this project is to create a cohesive element in the urban fabric of Raleigh that draws in and engages patrons in a meaningful way. The components of the project work in tandem to curate a dynamic experience that is both visceral and intellectual. The juxtaposition of the past and the present utilizes materials in a way that complements both the past and the future of Raleigh.
Roots The connection to the users and the urban fabric is the foundation for the concept. Comprised of two volumes, canted to create social spaces on ground level.
Understory The Understory is a showcase and interpretation of threshold, divides the two main volumes of the of the library. Cased in glass, it offers views out at day and a view of the workspace at night.
Canopy Topping the structure is the Canopy. The perforations in the skin make views to the city and immediate surroundings deliberate and focused, connecting the solitary and sociable landscapes.
Library Addition of architectural elements creates Raleigh Central Library. The conjunction of forms creates a new hub of connectivity and knowledge for the city of Raleigh.
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In Section The section of the Raleigh Central Library is characterized by the five floor atrium space that greets users as they enter. Views open onto the void space and connect the building as a whole. Throughout the day, light streams down through the canopy to the lower levels.
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Raleigh Central Library’s parametrically designed perforated screen wall is derived from a photograph of an old oak tree in Moore Square, located just a block away. The design is not only stunning to look at, but also provides an evenly distributed, soft light quality to make sure that readers in the canopy are not disturbed.
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The Experience Both during the day and at night, RCL activates the public space through the courtyards and gathering spaces included in the project. The Canopy screens serve as an interesting piece of architectural artwork that provide views for those both in and out of the project.
Reading Rooms Both the quiet and social reading rooms are designed with exterior terraces and ample natural light. Daylight is evenly distributed by the screen wall and canvas sheet hung from the beams, leaving readers worrying less about the light in which they are reading and more about what books they will check out.
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The Chunk Weighing in at a hefty 184.3 pounds and a final height of 4’- 5” tall, the 3/8” = 1’-0” Chunk Model displays a bay section of RCL. Composite walls and floors are layered appropriately with different materials and the structure is self-supporting with no fakery involved.
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WHAT THE FLOCK?
Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor’s Center Summer 2020 310 Architecture + Interiors Project Manager Abu Dhabi, UAE Bee Breeders International Competition Short List Floating, prefabricated, wood frames clad with sand-toned terracotta baguettes provide a dynamic and harmonious experience with the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve. Delicate and respectful construction allows the natural environment to reclaim portions of the site previously taken by human intervention, providing a hands-on and integrative encounter between the visitor and the landscape. This project creates a holistic and inclusive environment for learning and recreation with a solution driven by the desire to let the architecture serve to enhance the landscape- not the other way around.
The wind brushes across the landscape; it shifts sand and rustles grass. Dry, arab sun is pushed away- if only for a briefly. The gentle grazing of foliage against the building above provides a calming background to the calls of marsh terns and flamingos echoing in the distance. Streaks of light cast by the architecture dance amongst the reeds as a spiny-tailed lizard darts between the plants in front of you. For a fleeting moment, the structure that frames your view fades away into the environment, leaving only the expanse of desert wetland between you and infinity- your trance only broken when coffee arrives at the table.
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Separation It quickly became apparent that the connection to the landscape would be diminished for interior spaces if the program were one mass.
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A basic box of program was the basic form of the visitor’s center. Control the footprint’s size to minimize intrusive moves.
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One mass was shifted out beyond the landscape to hover dramatically and provide unostructed views while the other was nestled back into the foliage.
Passage A jog in the path was neccessary to allow the courtyard space to be a deliberate node along the network of trails.
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A Delicate Touch and Framed Views These two big ideas were the main driving force behind the structural composition. The ability to extend into the landscape and float above a fragile site allows for an respectful and elegant solution. Couple that with deliberate, framed views, and the architecture can serve the landscape inside and out.
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Connection and interaction with a landscape can be described using two broad methods: The first directly embeds the building to the ground, allowing it to connect to the environment in a physical way. This is generally destructive.
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A common issue with visitor’s centers that are positioned to not disturb the natural environment is that they are situated in a manner that forces visitors to strain themselves to see the landscape that surrounds them.
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Like a painting, proper framing and composition are key. When all views are panoramic, visitors may feel as though they have seen everything there is to see from the first view they encounter- which is certainly not the case on the reserve.
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Our approach elevates the architecture above the landscape in a gesture of respect. The touch of the building is delicate. This approach is used to allow the natural environment to continue to thrive around the architecture.
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By separating our program into two bars and allowing nature to reclaim the center garden space, visitors have the opportunity to directly interact with elements of the reserve in a more personal, inclusive, and informative way.
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By using the architecture to frame the landscape, spaces have specific, meaningful, and well composed views to the site. This creates a variety of memorable experiences that are not overwhelming. Each visit is different and makes the individual’s experience more significant.
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Oi! I heard this place can’t be Beat!
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Visual versus Kinesthetic One of the most important things about this project is how the visitors interact with nature- be that through staged views or physically touching the environment around them. The architecture mimics stragegies of Islamic garden design to achieve a holistic connectoin to the natural world.
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A Moment in Time When visiting famous places, how do your experiences differ from those who have come before you? Generally, the gist of what is told in a story remains constant. The landscape breathes and morphs, so too should the experience of the place. Framing views so specifically, as if each were a painting, allows for wildly different experiences between visitors that arrive just minutes apart. Every individual leaves with a moment they feel was unique to them.
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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.
Professional Work Sample Ongoing: 2017-2020 310 Architecture + Interiors Raleigh, NC
As a multidisciplinary design studio, 310ai strives for excellence in both client service and design. We seek through our design process to thoroughly understand the vision, goals and aspirations of our client’s project and organization, and to reflect those ambitions in the design and development of the project. Experience at this office includes all aspects of architecture from conception to completion. Intermixed are marketing, graphics, fabrication, and interior design. All of these skills have been applied to an array of work including mixed-use, higher education, corporate, hospitality, and retail projects.
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A Package Deal 2019 310 Architecture + Interiors Western, NC
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A multinational corporation approched 310ai to design a North American headquarters for a design-focused brand update. The program is mainly warehouse space, coupled with some R&D and office zones. The serene location offers world-class views to employees and visitors alike. Shipments arrive on a drive underneath the office space and circle back uphill to the entrance with a spectacular valley reveal. Expressive structure and a dainty connection to the landscape creates a dramatic silhouette surrounded by nature.
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...and yes, the columns do need to be thicker.
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From Fish Camp to Food Hall 2019 310 Architecture + Interiors Knightdale, NC
Drop by in early 2021 to grab a drink with us!
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The most important feature of this project was thoughtful materials and detailing. Whether it’s flashy tile compositions or mundane drywall details, everything is thought through from an architectural, interior design, and experiential design perspective.
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It’s like food trucks, but in a building. This adaptive reuse of an older warehouse-style building is an exercise in small spaces. Four kitchens, seating areas, a bar, cafe, and a stage for performances are all housed inside. The client came to 310ai with a big dream and a small budget and we delivered.
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Community Campus 2020 310 Architecture + Interiors Holly Springs, NC
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To this nationally focused client, the most important thing is giving back. When the decision to return to the town they were founded was made, they wanted to come back with that in mind. The new national headquarters is designed to be the first of many buildings on this campus with an outward facing approach to the community. Among others, the performing arts center and retail all play an important role in creating a quad with a big impact and a sense of community.
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Movie night is starting (hopefully) in Fall of 2021! Bring friends because there’ll be a lot of popcorn to eat.
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Commitment in a Box 2020 310 Architecture + Interiors Cary, NC
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This isn’t Fifth Avenue- this is Cary with Fifth Avenue style. A North Carolina-based jewlery chain is coming into the 21st century with class; a new flagship store is the centerpiece of the new brand identity. Elegance, detail, and, most importantly, security are the drivers behind this design. While it might look ordinary at a glance, each aspect of the building is carefully considered from the standpoint of a heist and is nearly as secure as the vault itself!
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The building is covered finger to toe in customfabricated jewlery with stone-cut motifs. Check back in with me in a few months, I’m building some of it myself!
MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONECE ONCE.
Fabrication and Builds Ongoing Verum Ipsum Factum. The truth is what is made. Not a direct translation, but Vico did say it better than I can. This is a collection of things that I have made, both individually and alongside other, very talented people. It includes a couple, but certainly not all, of my more recent forays into design as a product of making. What isn’t included with this are countless other attempts, mostly failures, to create beautiful things. It’s just that, often times, the failures don’t take pretty pictures.
Concrete Panel Testing Exploration into the process of concrete panelization starts by breaking the mold! Wait, or is that after you cast? This process included design, casting formliner, building molds, inserting rebar, mixing, pouring, mounting, and earthquake testing for multiple concrete panels.
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Freedom by Design 2019’s project for the NCSU Chapter of AIAS Freedom by Design partnered with Raleigh’s Tammy Lynn Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities. As it stood when we did our initial client meetings and charettes, the existing water tables were fairly lackluster for how much the children used them. Using concrete tubes, CNC machinery, front end loaders, and hammer drills, the project made a huge splace at the TLC! Each ring was made using a two part mold and several hundred pounds of concrete held up by steel tubing and custom joints. Colors, additives, and other mixers were carefully calculated for the highest fidelty from form to product.
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slot Doghouse Graphics and construction for a modular doghouse entered in Barkitecture 2019 by Caroline Cox. Made from 3 pieces, slot is easy to take wherever you need it and sturdy enough to hold dogs up to 150 pounds! Walnut veneer plywood and hardwood edge-banding make this a pleasure to have inside and outside the house.
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! see ya