ALEX GILLIG-VASSALLE
university of cincinnati bachelors of science in architecture
2012 / 2016
“I don’t build in order to have clients. I have clients in order to build.”
-Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead
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LIVING CAMP
CENTER FOR BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH
SITE AND COMMUNITY ANALYSIS studio work
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studio work
NATIONAL INTERSTATE CORPORATE OFFICE
A PLACE FOR MAKING
cooperative work
studio work
LINE, PLANE, & VOLUME
MIXED USE / MULTI - UNIT APARTMENT
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EXPLORING SPACIAL RELATIONS
SITE AND COMMUNITY ANALYSIS
studio work
studio work
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CLIENT ANALYSIS
SITE AND CLIENT ANALYSIS
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SITE ANALYSIS AND TECTONIC INTERPRETATION
CLIENT ROW HOUSE
PERSONAL WORKS
SITE AND CLIENT ANALYSIS
CREATIVE INFLUENCES
studio work
original works
RESUME 52 - 53
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LIVING CAMPUS 3400
vine street
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c i n c i n n at i , o h
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project analysis
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the living building challenge studio will explore sustainability scenarios
that
meet
the
requirements
of
the
living
building
challenge. formulated by living future institute, the living building challenge might be thought of as the next generation of leed certification. within the studio there was a large emphasis placed on developing, understanding, and determining the efficiency of passive
and active solutions to satisfy the two most stringent requirements of lbc
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net zero energy and net-zero water. the studio will work
with the cincinnati zoo in determining their needs and desires through a collaborative process, while also aiming to enhance the neaby community of avondale.
first and second-hand research led us to our goal: support the
citizens of avondale by providing a space for vocational education,
fresh produce, and community events. the campus is also designed to compliment the goals of the cincinnati zoo
&
botanical gardens
by pursuing the living building challenge.
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avondale community statistics extensive research on the social, demographic, and cultural conditions provided an insight and basic understanding of the avondale community. within avondale, there are age and only
12,706 people of which 7,453 are working 4,517 of those are employed. a low average income
and a lack of fresh produce as well as a low college enrollent rate encourage bad nutrition habits. grocery stores restaurants businesses churches schools
employment
age WORK AT HOME 6%
WALK 8%
SENIORS 17%
ROOM MARRIED MATES MANAGEMENT, 12% 6% SCIENCE & ARTS 13%
UNEMPLOYED 19%
MINORS 25%
MALE HOUSE HOLDER 5%
SERVICE 17% DRIVE ALONE 55%
ATION
IN COLLEGE 21% YOUNG ADULTS 21%
ADULTS 37%
FEMALE HOUSE HOLDER 0%
LIVING ALONE 49%
SALES AND OFFICES 19%
CARPOOL 9% PRODUCTION & TRANSPORTATION 10%
the program is focused on young adults and
adults AGE GROUPS OF .AVONDALE TRANSPORTATION TO WORK
Minors ages 0-17 (3,219) Drive Alone (2,496) transportation Young Adults ages 18-29 (2,670) Carpool (395) Adults ages 30-59 (4,783) Public Transportation (1,009) Seniors WORKages AT 60 + (2,124) Taxi (32) HOME Work at Home (254) 6% TAXI Walk (332) WALK 1% SENIORS 17%
8% MINORS 25%
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
job opportunities on site 1% can eventually be staffed by the avondaleHOUSE community to lower HOLD TYPES OCCUPATION TYPES the unemployment rate. Assuming that 7,453 people are of working Married Children age (18-59) and that those with in college are(635) not Male Only House Holder with Children (293) working. Only House Holder with Children (1,575) Managment,Female Science & Arts (950) Living Alone (2,746) Service (1,280) ROOM MARRIED Not Living Alone (347) Sales & OfďŹ ce (1,411) MATES MANAGEMENT, 12% 5,596 House Holds in Avondale 6% Construction & Maintenance (105) SCIENCE Production & TransportationMALE (771) & ARTS UNEMPLOYED HOUSE 13% In College (1,602) 19% HOLDER Unemployed (1,334) 5%
household types
SERVICE 17% PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 21%
DRIVE ALONE 55%
YOUNG ADULTS 21%
ADULTS 37%
LIVING ALONE 49%
IN COLLEGE FEMALE HOUSE 21% HOLDER 0%
SALES AND OFFICES 19%
CARPOOL 9% PRODUCTION & TRANSPORTATION 10%
the site will be easily accessible by foot, bike, andAVONDALE public transit . AGE GROUPS OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK
6 Minors agesDrive 0-17 Alone (3,219)(2,496)
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE 1%
the program will provide avondale with a
community space to hold socialize.TYPES HOUSE HOLDevents TYPES and OCCUPATION
Assuming that 7,453 people are of working Married with Children (635) age (18-59) and that those in college are not Male Only House Holder with Children (293)
mission growing
our goal is to support the citizens of avondale by providing a space for vocational education, fresh produce, and community events. the campus is
also
the
&
designed
goals
of
the
to
provide
on-site
spaces
to
eating
learning
grow
Supply
a school where students
offer areas such as the cafe and
fruits and vegetables that will be
and adults can learn about wildlife
market
used in the zoo, cafe, market, and
conservation,
nutrition
avondale.
animal
care,
and
where and
information fresh
about
produce
is
culinary skills that can be applied
accessible and easily attained by
in every day life.
community members.
compliment
cincinnati
zoo
botanical gardens by pursuing
the
living
building
challenge.
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conceptual diagrams in our conceptual design phase we considered aspects of the site including topography, water flow,
circulation, and environmental factors as well as site
accessability and safety for the avondale residence.
site boundary location in the cincinnati zoo
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programmatic flow
the campus plan focuses on growing, learning how to prepare, and eating produce from the greenhouse. the greenhouse gives on-site space to grow greens, vegetables, and microgreens; the school provides classrooms
for vocational education such as wildlife conservation, animal care,
passive design
strategies such as building orientation, solar shading, and natural ventilation allow each building to optimize passive design. maximizing solar gain, creating stack ventilation, and providing different means of sustainable energy reduces the
and culinary preparation; and the cafe and market offer a way to bring
EUI and creates a net zero campus.
fresh produce and knowledge about nutrition into daily habits. together,
WESTERN WINTER WINDS
these programmatic elements create a campus that educates users about sustainability and healthy habits.
PREDOMINANT SOUTHWEST WINDS SUN PATH
access circulation
circulation paths are driven by a need to bridge the zoo and the avondale community. a direct entrance from each area joins at the top of the site to create a circular motion that connects the two communities. secondary experiential paths are placed adjacent to both direct paths for leisure.
phasing
one:
two:
three:
total:
& lbc strategies 5 - 6 years school, cafe, & market 2-3 years creating a hub/center in avondale 6+ years 15 years greenhouse
AVONDALE COMMUNITY
PHASE ONE
ZOO COMMUNITY
PHASE TWO
AVONDALE / ZOO COMMUNITY
PHASE THREE
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school
/ level 1
school
/ level 2
entrance lobby
conference room
atrium
western shading fins stack ventilation
culinary lab space
typical class room
lab storage
(25 steats)
green roof gardens open air hallway
greenhouse
/ level 1
greenhouse
/ level 2
cleaning and packaging storage hydroponic microgreens
hydroponic lettuce
germination station cold storage space
solar panels above sunken greenhouses
offices hydroponic vegetables exhibit exhibit
/ hydroponics / aquaponics
administration
exhibit
exhibit entrance from zoo
entrance from parking
cafe
/ level 1
energy center
/ level 1
entrance dining space bar
exhibit office mechanical room
kitchen outdoor dining patio
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production diagram
cucumbers are vine plants that required a lot of vertical height but can be spaced tightly in their frames at one foot apart. while each plant has a long growing period of 60 days, it will produce about 20
fruits. due to its density, only ten frames are needed and
each
cucumber
onions are grown in structures over a
30
will
25
supply
four
salads.
stackable box frame
day period. the onions are
lettuce is a key component to any salad. in order to grow enough lettuce for 2,000 salads a day, it is
grown hydroponically on large a frames in the upper greenhouse.
lettuce has a growth cycle of
days and each
30
head will produce three salads.
microgreens consist of young plants and sprouts harvested between
tightly but comfortably spaced six inches apart
they
are
on each frame. one bulb will supply three salads.
and
flavor .
in
the
often
back
of
20
40
and
used
the
as
days of growth .
accents
microgreens the
lower
of
are
spice grown
greenhouse
led
lighting
although tomato plants require more space and time
spinach
is
being
grown
to grow, they produce more edible fruit per plant than
the lettuce. each head is spaced three inches
60 days for a tomato plant to reach maturity and it is expected to get 40 tomatoes per plant. there are 30 frames dedicated to this plant and each fruit will supply three salads.
as
mimic
and
on
other greens. it takes
to
sunlight .
depend
a
supplement
to
apart on stacked frames. there are ten frames dedicated to growing spinach located in the lower greenhouse. one head will supply four salads.
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mechanical site plan
water treatment system tank size:
6,000 ft³
tank size:
6,000 ft³
annual use:
79,780 gal
filtration tank under
return to ground
biosoil:
water table
6,000 ft³
annual collection:
172,600 gal
annual use: annual
clean water
evapotranspiration
retention tank in tank under pond:
87,061 gal
site:
259,661 gal
evapotran-
evapotran-
6,000 ft³v
6,000 ft³
on
spiration
greenhouse:
rainwater retention
use
water
spiration
weekly recycle
annual collection:
1,300 gal ground water table
SOLAR PANEL PLACEMENT BIOSOIL FILTRATION WATER RETENTION AREA after being naturally filtered in the entrance meditation garden, the water treatment system is designed with the topography of the site in order to reduce energy needs. all water used on campus
rainwater is held in a retention tank underneath the pond at the top of the site. a small portion of this rainwater is used in toilets
is cleaned by bacteria, algae, and plants, then returned into the
while the rest of the water is sent through a sand filtration
creates a key learning experience for all users.
greenhouse. before use, water used for outdoor irrigation, sinks,
ground water table. this system mimics a natural process and
system. this grey water is held in a clean water tank located in the
and drinking fountains is further purified before use with ozone emergy for the campus is supplied by solar energy. in accordance
filtration. water used inside the greenhouses for hydroponics is
in order to meet the campus energy needs. all solar panels are
be removed. after use, all water goes through biosoil filtration
located under a dedicated solar field west of the greenhouse that
here, naturally occurring bacteria and algae that live on the
provides learning opportunities for guests.
plants clean the water so that it is pure enough to be returned
with the living building challenge, scale jumping was required
recycled weekly, allowing nutrients to be added and sediment to
oriented south in order to optimize efficiency. an energy center is
located on the terraced topography north of the greenhouse.
to the ground table.
north
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/ south section
energy used vs produced
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greenhouse
energy used vs produced
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school
energy use diagram
monthly heat gain
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greenhouse
monthly heat gain
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school
to achieve a net positive energy output for the greenhouse and school, solar panels were implemented on all of the roofs on site as well as three zoo buildings adjacent to the site. the square footage of solar panels required to achieve a net positive energy rating was determined from an energy modeling software, sefaira. according to sefaira the school and greenhouse required a total
1,510,268 kbtu annually to operate. this translates to 89,129 12% efficiency. following the living building challenge standard, which calls for 105% net positive energy, there is a total of 93,581 square feet of solar panels on site that generating 1,585,781 kbtu annually. of
square feet of solar panels working at
east
month heat loss
/
greenhouse
month heat loss
/
school
/ west section
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water use vs water collected water collected annually :
water used annually
172,600
gal
259,661
gal
water recycled annually
87,061
gal
EUI
22 greenhouse
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14 school
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A PLACE FOR MAKING /
project analysis
originally
known
as
/
langland st,
cumminsville,
the
neighborhood of northside is the home to this residential project. demographics of a racially, ethnically, and
the area show
economically diverse population; however, in recent years there has been a surge of young professionals known to be
“hip�.
the
retail side of the neighborhood presents many small boutique, coffee, tattoo, and restaraunt
options
catering
to
this
new
demographic. a place for making was the prompt for this project. creating a centralized space in the
home to fit any type of creating, whether
it be music, woodworking, sculptures or paintings, was integral in the challenge. a main type
of making would be chosen at
the end. an occulus was also required in the
making space. a successful project would push the boundaries of the town to draw in creative types, yet respect the equity of neighbors.
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northside, oh
NORTH SECTION PERSPECTIVE
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the site was divided into a grid in order to place the making space in the center; this way it is an integral part of the circulation of the house. other program is then wrapped around this center.
while the traditional occulus is located above the making space, an inherent move to pierce through the house’s center, by use of connecting apertures, can also be considered an occulus.
as the anchor of the house, the making space sits slightly lower than the rest of the first floor.
keeping the house open to making while establishing a sense of public versus private space was done by incorporating sliding doors and through the use of different stains for the concrete floors. the master bed and bath as well as the kitchen are also located on towards the east side of the first floor. the front of the house faces the west and consequentially over heats the entertainment and exhibit space in the summer. over hanging structural beams provide some shading while the roof garden above aims to soak up heat.
first floor
1650 sf
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second floor
1140 sf
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east elevation
west elevation
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east section
north elevation
north section
south elevation
structurally, the core of the house is framed by steel columns and beams extending to the roof and out to the cast in place concrete load bearing walls. the core is also comprised of concrete walls not only to support the double hieght space and occulus, but also to make it feel like the anchor of the home.
the exterior utilizes glaznig to turn corners and allow light to better penetrate the interior. this glazing is wrapped by horizontal members in order to create a visual barrier between the outside and inside. a sense of privacy is then established in an otherwise popluated area.
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the connect at otr
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MIXED USE - MULTI UNIT 1903
vine street
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c i n c i n n at i , o h
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project analysis
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believed to be the largest intact, historic district in the united states, over the rhine (otr) has gone through many periods of change. this multi unit
/ mixed use project aims to celebrate otr’s rich history in architecture,
music, culture, and arts through site driven analysis. architecturally, the building must resound with its environment, yet be able to stand alone as a unifying element. specifically, the connect at otr provides
affordable housing for local students, families, travelers, and visitors as well as a link to nearby events,
entertainment, and necessities. it allows easy access to transportation for the nearby university and downtown cincinnati via the metro, public bus, and newly renovated street car.
the aim of the mixed use
/ multi unit project was to create an integrated space into the vigorusly redeveloped
community of over the rhine with the hopes that more development will spread throught the rest of the area. housing is aimed at middle income tenants and a strong focus on contextual site forces.
criteria for the building includes
: 20 housing units common recreational spaces parking for residents limited but relevant retail space practical outdoor space integrating public and private remote storage
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contextual site forces
the site is located between vine and mcmicken st. in the area known as over the rhine. both streets lead to uptown and downtown and thus are essential means of transportation. however, the many bus stops surround the site making public transit accessible. recently, plans for a street car have been put into effect, of which two stops will be in walking
and serve as selling points for the area.
while considering the form of the building, many of the contextual site forces stood out as
important factors to incorporate. from this diagram it is apparent that a the site needs to be connected to both streets in order for public access to transportation and destinations.
/ record
step two
/ analyze
pedestrian foot paths bus
/ street car stops
distance of the planned building. two main destinations are also nearby, rhinegheist brewery and findlay market. both are popular with young professionals as well as locals
step one
vegetation vine st.
/ mcmicken st.
rhinegeist brewery findlay market
common foot paths to nearby points of interest begin to speak to form.
step three
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/ interpret
programming form
parking
/ ground floor
- second floor
retail space
residential units
horizontal circulation
residential gathering verticle circulation
residential units
- second floor
residential units
- second floor
residential units
- second floor
residential gathering
residential gathering
residential gathering
verticle circulation
verticle circulation
verticle circulation
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et vine stre
ke
ic
cm
m n st re et
et vine stre
parking parking spaces
ground floor
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mcmicken access
lobby cafe
: 2057 sf
/ event hub :1055 sf : 1000 sf 830 sf
bike kitchen
local artist gallery:
west section
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1/16” = 1’-0”
second floor
1 bedroom : 2 units - 940 sf 2 bedroom : 2 units - 1260 sf 3 bedroom : 1 unit - 1730 sf recreation room : 1375 sf
third floor
fourth floor
fifth floor
1 bedroom : 2 units - 940 sf 2 bedroom : 2 units - 1260 sf 3 bedroom : 1 unit - 1730 sf recreation room : 1375 sf
1 bedroom : 2 units - 940 sf 2 bedroom : 2 units - 1260 sf 3 bedroom : 1 unit - 1730 sf lounge / outdoor patio : 850 sf
2 bedroom : 2 units - 1260 sf 3 bedroom : 2 units - 1730 sf outdoor garden : 800 sf
north section
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vine elevation
1/16” = 1’-0”
rhinegiest brewery
findlay market
precast concrete
african cedar
metal panels
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mcmicken elevation
1/16” = 1’-0”
parks
combining elements from the two nearby attractions into the building helps create a link to the otr community. it celebrates otr’s rich culture and unifies the building to the site by providing familiar materials into new vegetation
spaces.
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CLIENT ROW HOUSE 233
riverside dr
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covington, ky
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project analysis
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a row house can be considered as any number of houses joined by common side walls, traditionally longer than wide. finding a solution to a specific client as well as site incorporation were the focus of this project. lindford detweiler and karin berquist, founders of the otr (over the rhine) band, are
the clients for this project. requirements from the client include: recording studio
/ entertainment space / personal reconnecting space / and 2
guestrooms. the site was located on riverside drive in convington, ky, and
is facing the ohio river and cincinnati skyline. the surrounding residential neighborhood consists of other row houses, colonial homes, a small park,
and walking paths along the river. a bridge divides the residential side of convington from its business district. north section
south section
a cascading theme wraps the shape the overall ground work for the house. accentuating the slope of the topography makes the house feel like it naturally leads to the views of the city and river, a main strength of the site. wood decks and outdoor terraces help wrap the home and provide guidance to main entries. from the bottom, spatial program moves from public to more private towards the top.
letting natural light in was a challenge as the row house shares one side with adjoining row houses, while the other has only a few feet from the next house. off-setting each floor as well as opening up double and triple height spaces near common and circulation areas allows natural light to illuminate main spaces as well as lighten the feel of the house.
front
/ north elevation
back
/ south elevation
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the basement floor consists mainly of the couple’s studio space. the studio is divided into a control room, basement
recording room, storage, supply and mechanical room. outside and open to the stairway is a bar for relaxation after recording sessions.
the ground floor consists of living
/
entertainment
arears, kitchen and dining, and a small collaboration ground floor
room for the couple. separate from the house are a
guest house and garage. a small green space is used to open up the site.
the second floor consists of another guestroom, trophy
hall for the couple’s accomplishments, patio, laundry second floor
and mechanical room. part of the second floor is open to below to allow light in from south glazing.
the third floor is strictly for the couple. the master bed as well as a private patio is secluded from the rest third floor
of the house. spaces for reconnecting are important for
the couple’s marriage and privacy for those spaces is essential.
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traffic circulation
site analysis was important to gain knowledge of views, traffic patterns, surrounding factors, drainage, traffic
sunlight,
patterns
privacy
show
and
streets
safety.
that
are
public most
used as well as possible places for garage and parking. most residence have parking on the back of their houses, leaving the front open to views.
keeping the front open to the skyline and the river enhances the value of the home and living spaces. placing front and rear entrances allow private and off street access. giving the couple a sense of seclusion while mainting the feel of a row house was accomplished by pulling out the party walls of the house and creating a buffer between the party wall. this buffer wraps the house and continues on the other floors. separating the detached guest house is a small wooden deck that connects the other row houses, creating a sense of unity between neighbors.
covington, ky
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CENTER FOR BIODIVERSITY & FORESTRY RESEARCH /
site analysis
/
langland st,
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northside, oh
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conceived as the nation’s first urban reforestation project, mt airy park
serves as organic getaway from local city life. developing synergy between structure and the forest in order to promote biophany and biodiversity was the aim of this project. tectonic exploration was the initial charge that shaped structure, while site diagramming and environmental conditions refined the shape of the building.
12500 sf / program requirement that consists of administration, residential, instructional, and service. initial entrance to the space raises a sense of curiosity as the center bends and dips in rhythm to the natural topography of the site. visitors are pulled
onto main paths leading to critical program, but secondary destinations linger on the periphery, begging the rest of the site to be explored. moving
/ important relationship between / visitor & nature. i consider this to be a crucial aspect of successful forestry research. throughout the site develops an intimate resident
1. exhibition lobby / primary & secondary instructional 2. primary & secondary research / director’s office 3. primary research observatory 4. secondary research observatory 5. residential housing 6. public gathering 7. retreat housing 8. public - residential parking
- manicured grass - semi manicured meadow - berm - hardscape - paths - wooden bridge - added trees - current trees * white line indicates current
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tree line
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4
2
6
1
3
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paths through the site as well as the central outdoor gathering space make the research center feel like an open campus. the main center focuses on an exhibition hall for current
research, auditorium space for lectures both public and private, and primary research
space. second floor balconies, while granting access to views, also act as clerestories
for natural light to penetrate the building. the spine making up the roofs of the buildings also permits light through glazing along the ridges.
the research center focus on, primary research. it also has secondary room for lectures
auditorium
/ primary instructional exhibition
/ gathering
instructional center
/ ground floor
instructional center
/ second floor
secondary instructional
primary research
and teaching classes as well as office spaces.
both buildings face towards the center of the site, again making the center feel like a campus surrounded by nature. the off campus programs include living quarters for
permanent residence, view stations for research, and retreat housing for classes and faculty.
the topography of the site is fairly flat with narrow valleys surrounding it on all sides. these valleys help with drainage as well as permit longer views into the forest from the main campus.
research center
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/ ground floor
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the form work for the building was derived from the umbrella column shell tectonic. the base unit usually consists of four
adjoining surfaces derived from a central column. these surfaces direct primary horizontal bending moments to the vertical faces of the column. the advantage comes from
repeating and combining the base unit, creating bays of space.
from here the tectonic was massaged into a different form, while still keeping its original function. this process was
accomplished through rhino modeling. the shape was then milled into a
40lb piece of foam for further study of tectonic interpretation.
before a final form was picked, the models were taken to rhino once again; however, this time focusing on arraying the moduals taken
from the individual formworks. multiply,
fold, and twisting the moduals attempted to keep the inherent tectonic shape while breathing new life into it.
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plan
axonometric
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a final
“molded�
shape, that still resembled the original
tectonic, was then chosen to be
3d
printed. points where
the model touches the ground act as columns while the broad cupped top flairs out like the umbrella shell. the
ridges and spine-like underbelly of the model went on to shape the form of center of biodiversity.
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE CORPORATE OFFICE /
adding value
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RICHFIELD , OH
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option
1 / view 1
photoshop
national interstate insurance is a leading specialty property and casualty insurance holding company that offers various products and services to its customers. at kaczmar, we were tasked with proposing a renovation for their central hallway which leads to various conference spaces located in their corporate headquarters.
this option focuses on incorporating wood option
2 / view 1
into all three variables. the piers become wooden strips. behind them lie line lights which accentuate the wood members.
leading to this hallway is an elevator lobby. the lobby is lined
with faux wood and black sweeps. initial iterations attempted to incorporate these elements.
streamlining the overall floor plan of the hall was the first objective. pulling, pushing, shortening and lengthening the walls and furdowns helped create a rhythm down hall. the design
iterations focused on three variables, the piers along the wall, the type of light associated with each pier, and the carpet runing the length of the hall. out of the many proposals, national interstate
1, shown above, which consists of color accented piers, linear set-in lights, and main carpet with accent carpet along the piers and fur-downs. chose option
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above is a flowing way finding option
2 / view 2
wooden curve. in layed are typical can lights. below, wood flooring
replaces accent carpet in regular intervals down the hall.
option
1 / view 2
option
this option focuses on clean option
3 / view 1
this option pull the piers away from
modern look of white. piers become connected to the wall and full
option
4 / view 1
illumination.
the rhythmic piers, lights and
3/ view 2
carpet standout as a simple and clean design throughout the hall.
the walls, allowing room for the lights to lay inside them, washing the walls in light.
length linear lights provide more
option
1 / view 3
light is more diffused along the option
4 / view 2
walls, floors, and ceilings while keeping the modern feel.
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LINE, PLANE, AND VOLUME /
exploring space
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wood
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studio
plaster
project description: design a wooden armature to hold/display our plaster cube models.
6”x 6”x 6”
introducing functionality to design was the initial challenge facing in the
the form of the white plaster cube was derived from the voids of the balance
construction of my armature. following the linear and orthogonal elements
block
of the plaster cube, the armature becomes an extension of the cube. while making the piece unique, the ability to break down the armature into separate components creates an interactive element, transcending a once static and inanimate object into a personal experience for the viewer.
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(shown
in the following project). construction of the cube started
with shaping the form out of foam and wood and then inserting the form into a
6” cube. the cube was then filled with plaster and left to harden.
cleaning and packaging storage hydroponic microgreens germination station cold storage space offices hydroponic vegetables exhibit exhibit
/ hydroponics / aquaponics
administration entrance from parking
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project description on
1 point.
: create a 12” x 12” x 12” cube that balances
through the exploration of line, plane and volume, the balance block was created from pine. it is confined to a
12”
cube and
balance on a single point of contact with a surface. various
combination blocks were made to experiment with the line, plane,
and cube relationship. from there, certain aspects of each were combined to create solids and voids in the balance block.
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PERSONAL WORKS /
creativity
/
everywhere individual piece layout
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y e a r d e v e lo p m e n t
mind
/
hands
helix guitar body initially an extension of the a place for making pieces created in rhino
project, the helix guitar was a look into what it meant
to be a luthier, or a maker of stringed instruments, in order to understand the needs and hurdles of owning ones own wood working shop. the materiality and grain of the ash and walnut both intersect and contrast each other to signify the duality
of computer assisted wood working.
finding a way to interlock the
4
individual pieces was
a challenge but accomplished through creation and assembly
3d modeling. rough design
combining wood planks
4
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w e e k d e v e lo p m e n t
rhino
/
cnc machine
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STEP 1 / creating a rough design focusing on an interlocking of materiality STEP 2 / outline the main pieces to be created STEP 3 / model the main pieces in rhino STEP 4 / layout pieces on wood planks to be used in routing STEP 5 / use the cnc machine to cut all 4 pieces STEP 6 / combing the walnut bases & then laminate ash pieces on either side STEP 7 / extensive sanding to smooth edges and prep for polyurethane stain STEP 8 / stain entire base. appreciate beauty
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pine coffee table exploring art as well as other interests outside of class has broadened my creative horizon, adding ideas and inspiring in everything that i do. i believe
that “playing� outside of work can have a profound influence on how you think and create.
dedication
to
excellence
is
something
that
i
take seriously. i represent my work and my work represents me.
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c o f f e e ta b l e pine wood
/
p o ly u r e t h a n e f i n i s h
pine coffee table
the inspiration for this project was derived from the need of a table to put my things on. repurposed wood was taken from my freshman year group project.
1 / cutting the long pieces of pine to three feet in lengths. 2 / made biscuit cuts between wood members & connected members with wood glue and biscuits. step 3 / legs were laminated and cut at an angle for effect step 4 / legs and top were sanded and coated with polyurethane step 5 / horizontal bracing was cut and applied with the finish step 6 / members were assembled with screws and glue step
step
tool used
/ miter saw, band saw, biscuit cutter, circular hand saw, table saw,
screw driver, clamps.
i chose to use the dark piece of pine as an accent piece as well as the knots in the wood for a unique texture. the polyurethane finish provides protection
for the wood and provides a glossy sheen. hindsight revealed that joints could have been stronger as well as placement of screws. my table has survived for
3
years and tested up to
180
lbs of weight. overall, i was very
happy with how it turned out. i still use the table today.
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alex gillig-vassalle bs architecture
about me
& bba marketing
:
My goal is to continually expand my design skills and knowledge in Architecture and Design at a professional level. Belief in dedication, hard work, and eargerness to learn, make me a valuable asset on any team. Quality work as well as innovative design are found in all that I do.
contact
:
email gilligax@mail.uc.edu phone
(513)-384-7624 portfolio http://issuu.com/alexgilligvassalle address
2332 flora cincinnati, oh 45219 52
education University of Cincinnati College of DAAP and College of Business Bachelor of Science in Architecture G.P.A. 3.36 Bachelor of Business Administration G.P.A. 3.50 St. Ignatius High School Cleveland, OH, Class of 2009
experience Vocon May 2015 - Aug 2015 .............................................................................senior Digital Modeling and Rendering for clients Attended site visits and contractor meetings Worked on mixed use and corporate building projects Assisted in floor plan layouts and client presentations Learned about and drew building details for multiple systems Kaczmar Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 .........................................................................junior Digital modeling for client proposals Worked extensively in Revit / CAD / SketchUp Attended site visits consisting of measuring and analysis Attended contractor meetings Reviewed and updated redline floor plans Corgan Jan 2014 - April 2014 ...................................................................sophomore Digital Modeling and Rendering Created facade elevations that were presented to clients Participated meetings with engineers, clients, and contractors Worked heavily in Revit and Photoshop Completed redlines for new and remodled MOBs Developed effective communication skills for process efficiency Attended firm-based lectures and received AIA credit
skills
Revit Rhinoceros AutoCAD SketchUp Adobe Suite Microsoft Office
Sketching Model Making Drafting Wood Working Milling Vacuum Forming
Communication Collaboration French Willingness Adaptability Critical Thinking
activities LBC (Living Building Challenge) Certified 2016 Recipient of Dean’s List 2010-2016 University of Cincinnati External President of B.A.N.G. 2012 L.E.A.P. [Leaders for Environmental Awarenss and Protection] 2011 Founder of Drawing Club in High School Participated in two mission trips to West Virginia
hobbies Sketching, digital desiging, working out, playing basketball, wood working, reading, playing guitar, and trying new food!
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