Alexander Bahr
Architect, writer, designer, and philanthropist; Alexander Bahr works to expand architectural thought and build happiness into society. Using many different media and practices, Mr.Bahr pushes the envelope of what is norm and strives for perfection. Understanding that every problem has a different set of challenges, Mr.Bahr always creates new and interesting solutions for clients needs. Mr.Bahr is currently going through the Intern Development Program and is continually pushing his experience in LEED. Currently Alexander Bahr holds a B.S. Architecture from Catholic University of America and is a LEED Green Associate.
GSA Visitor Center
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GSA Visitor Center
Site Plan
Date of Project: June 2013/Senior Year Group Collaborators: Robert Lang, Marceico Gurerro, Silvia Ivanova
What was the Problem: Design a Visitor Center for the Department of Homeland Security’s new campus in Washington D.C.
Approach: The Center uses precise perforations in the building’s skin to create an interactive and visual timeline in our nation’s war on terror. Measuring
an opportunity to show that while we can never forget events in our past, the Department of Homeland Security is creating a safer tomorrow.
Duties: • Collaborated • •
with one other to build Revit
model, and renderings Created construction documents of major building components Collaborated with two others to build all physical models
the sun’s position and path during specific events in our history, the building uses the sun’s rays to project beams of light that penetrate the skin to illuminate our past. Rather than a somber and depressing recitation of tragic events, this gives us GSA Visitor Center
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Section Perspective
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GSA Visitor Center
GSA Visitor Center
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Axonometric Plan of Structure
After the design development phase of was completed,
the
project
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taken
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material selection and construction documents phase. The project had a minimum efficiency standard of LEED Gold, thus material selection and building details are crucial to accomplish that goal. The project specified many different systems and energy saving strategies such as green roofs, grey-water collection, and passive heating and cooling. For example the detail shown on this page highlights the capillary mat system, which is highly energy efficient because it heats and cools the building radiantly through the walls and floors and not the air.
Section Detail of Wall, Roof and Foundation
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GSA Visitor Center
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Entry Board for DC UNBUILT Competition
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GSA Visitor Center
Time of Project
Name of Project
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Sadler Residence
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Rendering of Half Bath
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Sadler Residence
Perspective of Living Room with Furniture Selection
Date of Project: June 2013 Budget: $60,000 Project Scope: Remodel a
owner’s love of his favorite jazz clubs: the mirror and tile work together to create dramatic effect. 1940 Georgian
Overall, the home now combines the hospitality of
home in a contemporary style, while keeping its
the traditional southern bungalow with a ease and
vintage spirit, on a tight budget.
comfort of a modern, urban lifestyle.
Description:
Simple modifications to the
floor plan transformed this residence from a series of cramped rooms into a sleek and open space. Highlighting the double-height ceilings in the living room, a new color palette and contemporary furniture created an inviting and warm environment. The little-used dining room was updated with a
Duties: • Collaborated with one other to design entire scope of the project
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Created
all
renderings
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priced
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descriptive
drawings
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Choose
all
furniture
and
construction in project
serene color palette, and we added much needed storage. The powder room is an homage to the Sadler Residence
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Ground Floor Plan
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Passeggiata A Pizza Rotonda: Graphite on Paper
Hand Sketches
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Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center
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Hand Sketches
Capitoline Hill
Description: Drawing is not just a graphic medium to show an architect’s ideas, drawing is a tool to explore through architectural ideas and layering them together. Every page has several different drawings on top of each other to explore layering and depict more information to an audience. Several different techniques are used to highlight the urban environment and it takes into account many different social, economic and political factors all at once. It is this complexity that the project sets out to diagram and display.
Hand Sketches
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On a rainy Sunday morning, a man unloads a crate of Red Delicious apples from his truck as eagerly awaiting passers-by watch. This man is just one of a growing number of farmers driving their crop to DC city markets, like this one in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. According to the USDA, farmers’ markets in Washington DC have grown by 14.4 percent in the past year. And it doesn’t look like that number is slowing down with organizations like FreshFarm Markets, http://www.freshfarmmarkets.org, where the man unloading his apples and over 150 other farmers and food providers supply food to 11 different markets spread throughout the city. Excerpt from “An Architect’s Vision of food”
Link to site: http://architecturedcblog.com/
Blog homepage
AIADC Architecture Blog
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Urban Cowboy Pop-Up Store
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Custom Milled Merchandise Shelves and Clothes Hanger with Low Laying Boot Rack
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Urban Cowboy
Check-out Counter made with Reclaimed Wood Base and Plastic Counter top
Branding Iteration: Final Logo
Date of Project: Summer 2013 Type of Project: Hypothetical What was the Problem: To help a client from the beginning idea of a project to the implication and branding
How it was Solved:
The Urban Cowboy is
a hypothetical project to promote an architectural design firm that specializes in pop-up stores and graphic branding. The project took on three phases: branding
and
strategy,
concept
and
design,
construction and visualization. The first phase of the
would think of as cool and hip; A pop-up store was determined to the best solution. The design of the pop-up store builds upon the western theme with the draped canvas ceiling and brass and walnut furniture.
Duties: • Lead Designer and Architect • Created Logos and Conceptual
ideas for
branding
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Created the all digital components and descriptive drawings
project understood the client’s needs to have a brand and image that a 18-45 year old audience Urban Cowboy 31
Rendering of Storefront at Night 32
Urban Cowboy
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WHAT I’VE DONE Education
B.S. Architecture at The Catholic University of America, May 2013
Experience Intern Architect: Fox Architects (November 2013 - Present) Created renderings and project boards for client’s needs. Help with general design and construction documents of several high profile projects. Fox Architects, 1121 14th St NW # 300, Washington, DC 20005 Junior Designer: KS International (May 2013 - November 2013) Designed floor plans to accurately assess space needs for the Department of Health and Human Services. KS International, 1600 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1400 McLean, VA 22102 Interior Architectural Intern: NEVO Group. (May 2013 - July 2013) Designed interiors for a variety of projects, selected furniture, fixtures and materials. Developed 3D renderings and construction documents. Managed projects timelines and requirements. NEVO Group. 1010 Wisconsin Ave. NW | Suite 250 | Washington, DC 20007 202.684.9880 | info@nevogroup.com.
WHAT I CAN OFFER • Strong Design Skills: I can quickly dive into any project and create construction documents • LEED Green Associate: Being certified as LEED Green Associate, I can bring a fresh perspective to every assignment and use latest green techniques and technology. • Writer/Collaborator of AIA DC Blog: I can write about subjects that will grab people attention and network the school’s work to a broader audience. • Advanced Rendering Skills: Using Revit and Photoshop, I can create renderings and descriptive drawings • Project Management Experience: I can help maximize workflow and productivity • Government Experience: Working with the Department of Health and Human Services , I can bring a highly professional work ethic and teach others how to do the same. • Proactive Approach: I have a can-do attitude and there is not project too small that I won’t execute with enthusiasm.
WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO FOR YOU I want to foster new and interesting spaces and push myself farther in architectural exploration. I would like to express my enthusiasm for architecture and design to every person I meet and have the opportunity to inspire other greater work. I would like to continue to push myself farther in the IDP program and build my knowledge of LEED and sustainability.
70 Bates St. NW Washington , D.C. 20001 Email: alex.abdesigns@gmail.com Phone #: 708-941-0045
Alexander Bahr
Alexander Bahr