Aj Suever
University of Cincinnati DAAP MArch 2017
AjSUEVER
about me
My name is AJ Suever and I love design and problem solving. I have a passion for architecture because I find that it gives me the ability to combine these two interests and utilize them together to influence society through the built environment.
experience
education
lowney architecture oakland, ca [fall 2015] collective architecture washington, dc [spring 2015] hsb architects + engineers cleveland, ohio [summer 2014] european study abroad 12 countries [fall 2014] stoiber & associates washington, dc [summer 2013] cr architecture cincinnati, ohio [fall 2012] voa associates chicago, illinois [spring 2012]
skills
autocad indesign illustrator photoshop rhino sketchup revit vray
interests
university of cincinnati march [2014-2017] university of cincinnati bsarch [2011-2014] rensselaer polytechnic institute [2010-2011] westlake high school [2006-2010]
urban architecture green infrastructure urban agriculture architectural graphics technology + innovation horticulture soccer running + biking
contact cincinnati, ohio ajsuever@gmail.com (440) 465-3496 in www.linkedin.com/in/ajsuever www.issuu.com/ajsuever AJSUEVER
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COLUMBUS ATHENAEUM PLEASANT ST PARKLET HOTEL DUO THE BROOKLYN HACK-MAKE LOOKOUT LIVE ACOUSTIC WALL COMPETITION
professional work 07 VOA ASSOCIATES | TAIPEI DEVELOPMENT 08 STOIBER & ASSOCIATES | 8TH ST CONDOS 09 HSB ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS | PNC BANK 10 TRAVEL SKETCHES
2010-2015
academic work
01 COLUMBUS ATHENAEUM rhino | sketchup | vray | photoshop
Creating a building that could serve this corner site in Columbus, Indiana for both day and nighttime use was a major consideration in the design of the Columbus Athenaeum. A multi-layered facade approach was developed to control the various lighting, acoustical, and thermal comfort needs of each individual space while materials like polycarbonate were selected to create a glowing effect at night. There are four layers to the facade design and different layers are revealed and concealed based on the needs of each space.
section perspective
wall sections | facade combinations
glazing + polycarbonate
cement fiberboard + polycarbonate
wood slats + polycarbonate
single package unit
plumbing services electrical services mechanical services skylight box detailed plan | vertical shafts at back wall
design is in the details
detailed section | horizontal shafts
Design through detailing was also a significant consideration in the development of the Columbus Athenaeum. The intent was to create a fully integrated building where the various MEP systems were grouped together in channels that run vertically up the back wall of the structure and then branch out to various spaces. These MEP channels not only serve the necessary system functions for the building, but they were also designed to create an organizing rhythm throughout the building that helps divide various programmatic functions.
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4. reception 5. auditorium
second story floorplan
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7. cafe 8. bookstore 9. visitor center 10. temporary exhibition 11. auditorium 12. existing garage
washington st.
ground floorplan
02 PLEASANT ST. PARKLET COLLABORATIVE STUDIO PROJECT
autocad | rhino | vray | photoshop The Pleasant St. parklet is a project which developed from a semesterlong initiative that sought to create a more enjoyable pedestrian experience along Pleasant St in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. Pleasant Street was selected as the location because of its unique potential to become a pedestrian connection between Findlay Market and Washington Square Park. The design of the parklet was developed through multiple community engagement events. The intent was to create a space that would both draw people down Pleasant Street from Findlay Market and be a usable space the local community could enjoy as well.
site diagram
view from sidewalk
1”x1” STEEL TUBE
1”x1” STEEL ANGLE
1”x4” WOOD SLATS
CARRIAGE BOLTS
1”x1” STEEL ANGLE
1”x2” STEEL TUBE
planter axon detail
1”x 1” STEEL TUBE RAILING FRAME 1”x 4” WOOD SLATS 1”x 2” STEEL TUBE FRAME 1”x 4” WOOD SLATS 1”X 1” STEEL ANGLES 1”x 4” WOOD SLATS
TENSION CABLE RAILING PARKLET DECK
planter/bar top connection detail initial prototyping + construction method testing
The main goal of the parklet was to create a comfortable space along Pleasant Street that would encourage pedestrian activity along the street. With this goal in mind, the parklet was broken up into three zones in order to create different areas that could address multiple users at once.
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
bar height counter with seating + bike racks
main gathering table with benches
casual bench seating
aerial perspective
TREET
13TH S
03 hotel duo
WITH LAUREN HILLNER rhino | sketchup | vray | photoshop
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The location of this boutique hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio was the primary driver for the design. Located on the fringe of downtown Cincinnati and Over the Rhine the building serves an important role in connecting these two different neighborhoods. The main design concept of integration was developed from this idea of connecting the two neighborhoods. The design of the building’s facade intends to combine and integrate both the historic solid wall with punched openings that represents the architecture of Over-The-Rhine and the light, open curtain walls that are present throughout downtown Cincinnati. Inside the building, hotel functions are organized to integrate private and public activities on each floor to encourage people to get out of their individual rooms and give opportunity for interaction and engagement.
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site context
concept + branding
building concept sketch
HOTEL
DUO + COASLES
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hotel logo
Branding for this boutique hotel was developed from the concept of connecting the two adjacent neighborhoods. The name was chosen to subtly reflect the “two neighborhood� aspect, while the logo was derived from a concept sketch for the building design.
TREET
13TH S
street view
solid
translucent
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ART RETAILER
EAST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/8” = 1’
west elevation
SOUTH ELEVATION SCALE: 1/8” = 1’
south elevation
WEST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/8” = 1’
east elevation
lobby perspective
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1. hotel lobby
6. breakfast room
2. boutique art store
7. lounge
3. back of house
8. bar
4. event space
9. flex bar/ event space
5. catering
10. exterior patios
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level 9 plan
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level 2 plan
level 7 plan
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level 1 plan
level 4 plan
04 03 THE BROOKLYN HACK-MAKE rhino | grasshopper | vray | illustrator
The roof design is driven from parametrically controlled extrusions of equilateral triangles. The parametric variation in the tapering of the extrusions not only allows for a distinctive pattern on the interior, but it also allows for control over the amount of light penetrating the different interior spaces. By making the roof the featured faรงade, it supported the idea of an open floorplan where the presence of walls would only fragment the experience of the building as a whole.
transverse section
interior perspective
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1. entry
7. lounge
2. cafe
8. mechanical
3. cafeteria
9. workshop
4. restrooms
10. storage
5. open work space
11. kitchen
6. exterior steps/courtyard
12. presentation space
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ground floorplan
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roof model
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model
longitudinal section
exterior perspective
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CULINARY SCHOOL & EVENT CENTER
rhino | sketchup | photoshop | illustrator RIVE R AXIS
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This hilltop site overlooking the Ohio River in the Mt. Adams neighborhood of Cincinnati is the proposed location for the Lookout Live Culinary School and Event Center. The objective was to create an event center that was supported by a culinary education program. The design developed from the idea that each building supported each other in a symbiotic relationship. The two structures are designed as if they were once one and have been “pulled apart” to expose an exterior terrace and amphitheater that takes advantage of beautiful views of the Ohio River Valley.
culinary school section
site plan
plaza view
3D printed models
3D printed models
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culinary school ground floorplan
culinary school second floorplan
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event center ground floorplan
1. Lobby
6. Classroom
11. Main Dining
2. Wine Classroom
7. Library
12 Stage
3. Lecture Hall
8. Student Lounge
13. Bar
4. Restrooms
9. Exterior Patio
14. Back of House
5. Lab Classroom
10. Gardens
15. Kitchen
06 ACOUSTIC WALL COMPETITION | 3RD PLACE WITH REBECCA DOUgHTy, THERESA BORT, AND MARy WISCHMEyER rhino | revit | ecotect | illustrator
The competition called for the creation of an acoustical wall that could easily be produced and assembled to dampen sound in a large studio space. Parametric design was utilized to develop a sound absorbing partition constructed of foldable cardboard cones that are held together by octagonal connecting pieces. The cones start at 4� in depth with a small opening and grow based on their distance from a single pre-selected point. The octagons are painted red to serve as a visual datum from where the cones grow out from.
prototype
rendering rendering
ecotect sound absorption testing The diagram above demonstrates each side of the wall capturing sound waves. The diagram on the right shows that the wall can absorb about 75% of sound waves in the space.
rendering
acoustical testing diagrams
prototype
2011-2015
professional work
07 voa & associates taipei development autocad | sketchup | photoshop
Views in and out of this residential high-rise complex were the main focus in the early stages of development. Studies included variations in tower size, shape, and quantity and looked to explore what combinations would produce the best fusion of design quality and maximum FAR.
site plan
elevation
street view
potential views study
08 stoiber & associates 8th street condos autocad | sketchup | photoshop Creating a corner presence and complimenting new developments in the area were the major goals of this mix-use residential building in Washington DC. The design stems from the concept of a layered the facade that gives depth and visual interest to the building. The unit layout was focused on maximum efficiency “microapartments� in attempts to get as many units per floor as possible.
residential floor plan
commercial floor plan
09 hsb architects + engineers pnc bank autocad | sketchup | photoshop
Emphasis on branding and a new concept for banking were the main drivers for both downtown Cleveland PNC projects. In all of the work it was important to create a cohesive design that embodied what PNC was while also thinking about the future of banking.
concept render
PNC Tech Bar | Downtown Cleveland
PNC Bank Addition | Elyria, Ohio
PNC Branch Bank | Downtown Prototype
branch concept renders
10 travel sketches & photography I believe that inspiring moments can be found anywhere, no matter how big or small. The sketches and photography seen here are from various travels throughout England, Ireland, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.
brussels, belgium
2 GLASGOW ENGLAND DUBLIN
IRELAND
14COPENHAGEN DENMARK
3 1 OXFORD ENGLAND LONDON ENGLAND 4
15 AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS PRAGUE
CZECH REP.
PARIS
FRANCE
13 BERLIN GERMANY 12
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11 VIENNA AUSTRIA
LA TOURETTE 6 FRANCE 10 VENICE ITALY NIMES 7 FRANCE 9 FLORENCE ITALY
gaudi detail, barcelona
gaudi roof, barcelona
BARCELONA
SPAIN
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travel map
parliament building, vienna
neue wache, berlin
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