ALEXANDER HARVILL G R A D UAT E P O RT F O L I O
AUBURN UNIVERSITY 2022
Contents Architecture STEAM Year Four | Spring
Multi Media
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Year Five | Fall
Cubic Constraints
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Year Five | Fall
Resonating Architecture Year Five | Spring
Exhibit Expansion Year Four | Fall
Rural Studio Turner’s Home
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Year Three | Spring
Other Works Historic Watercolor Rendering Nature
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ARCHITECTURE
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STEAM Spring 2021 Montgomery, Al This school is designed around the STEAM Education approach, which is a learning that focuses heavily on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. This education is focused on creating innovators, educators and leaders. Thus the school is designed to take advantage of this philosophy. Therefore, the building has multiple systems in place to ensure that the children’s learning can be creative and collaborative. By creating a building that steps back in nature the children are able to collaborate indoors and outdoors no matter the floor they are on. Also designing the classrooms to open up into several spaces to promote learning from other classes and the ability to move outdoors. Creating changing learning environments allows the school to not become dull, but exciting. This idea translates to the facade, which uses colorful corrugated metal to evoke a sense of fun. The separation of the school into two masses allows for a central play field, which plays off of the jagged nature of the building.
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A Day in the Life above Collage representing the spectrum of a child’s day at school. Exemplifying ideas of vertical movement and upward progression.
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Vertical Relationships above Developed from the premier ideas from A Day in the Life collage. Shows how a multi-story building can be pulled back to create a one story feel having direct outdoor access on all levels.
Vertical Relationships above Purple: Classrooms, Orange: Cafetorium, Yellow: Media Center, Pink: Labs, Blue: Gym, Green: Outdoor
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Concept Model top right The initial concept for the school was to have two volumes that created a central zone for controlled play while also to step back on higher floors for direct outdoor access and a more intimate one story feel. Facade Diagram middle right The facade is painted in warm and bright colors to help the school feel more welcoming and uses steeply corrugated metal allowing the facade to change depending on the side you are looking from. Plan Relationships above These collage diagrams show how the relationships between indoor and outdoor experiences work within the program. Purple: Classrooms, Orange: Cafetorium, Yellow: Media Center, Pink: Labs, Blue: Gym, Green: Outdoor 11
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076200 Metal Coping 075423 TPO 075423 Roof Insulation
061516 Wood Decking 061063 2 x 4 Lumber 329700 Vegetated Roof Assembly 071416 Hot Applied Waterproofing 053100 Steel Decking 033000 Cast in Place Concrete 051200 Steel I-Beam 072413 Rigid Insulation 230000/233713 HVAC Duct
057300 Steel Rail 074213.13 Corrugated Metal 072600 Air/Vapor Barrier 051200 Steel I-Beam 061600 Sheathing 072100 Batt Insulation 092900 Gypsum Board 054000 Cold Formed Metal Framing
083213 Sliding Doors 071326 Waterproofing 072419 Assembly Insulation/Drainage Board 072419 Drain 033000 Concrete
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Site Plan top Showing off the designed play space. It incorporates a tower, slides, rock wall, climbing bars, and it built up from the earth and down into it. Floor Plans above Beginning with first floor plan (top left) to third floor plan (bottom left). Classrooms are placed at the outer edges of each floor to allow direct access to outdoors.
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MULTI MEDIA Fall 2021 Atlanta, GA We used to understand historically conventional media (such as newspaper, film, radio, TV) as devices by to distribute a flow of information to their audiences, but currently the way media is absorbed is changing. Multi Media is a form of emerging media that combines forms such as audio, imagery, video, text to interact together as one rather than separate these forms. The project design is intended for a new media graduate school for Georgia State University that is appropriate for the era of constantly evolving information networks. The school will function as the assembly point for advanced media studies, providing opportunity for exchange of ideas among current and future leaders of the field. To support education in new and emerging media the program will contain lecture/seminar courses, experimentation, studies and exhibitions/displays of contemporary media platform. Accommodating multimedia into one building means the design should promote this as well. Therefore the project follows the concept of fluidity and organics. This concept is meant to connect all forms of media organically, whether through form or relationships. The building structure is raised off the ground to allow a common space underneath which promotes assembly between all members of the city.
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Spatial Collage above The initial concept was to have a series of paths on different planes all connected by portals of light that would provide for the whole building. Spatial Model above Physical Concept model showing how movement exists on different plans within a volume. Transverse Section bottom right Shows one of tubes and how it carries light throughout the building and down to the outdoor common space on the ground floor. Circulation Diagram top right The volumes in blue represent egress stairs while the volume in green represents the main elevator which has a spiral staircase that wraps the volume.
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Site Plan above Longitudinal Perspective right
Exterior Perspective above
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Plans left Four major tubes run through the building which provides light to the interior spaces. Exterior Perspective top right The building is raised off the ground using the organic tube structure to create a ground level plaza for the public to gather. Interior Perspectives right The floor plates are pulled back to soften the boundaries between the the levels and encourage communication.
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CUBIC CONSTRAINTS Spring 2021 Montgomery, Al Working withing the constraints of 12 ft cubic volume this design takes from the premise of a resonance chamber, this project explores how architecture can be used to amplify sound. Curves are used on the interior and exterior allowing the user to experiment with sound in different ways. The interior acts as a megaphone, which channels sound to increase volume output. Also, a row of teeth are used to absorb sound and reduce reverb. This allows sound waves to be focused towards the exterior. The strong exterior curve acts as a stage amplifier, directing sound towards the audience to produce stronger sound for performance. Breaking away from the constraints of a 12 ft cubic design, this expansion reacts to a couple issues from before. Allowing for a more exuberant amplification of sound, the new design takes cues from the bell of a brass instrument, which expands from large to small. The design has also become stretched to act as sound tunnel and create more drastic effects. Previously the acoustic teeth were facing in both directions, but in order to properly focus on escalating sound, the panels now open in one direction. Propelling sound out in one direction and stopping it from another.
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Model above The fins are used to stop incoming reverberations to deaden sound. Allowing for greater sound output rather than input. Perspective top right The curved exterior can be used as an outdoor performance stage. Sections right The curved funnel shape of the structure encourages the amplification of sound.
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Plans above Acting like a row of sharks teeth, acoustic fins run along the walls and ceiling of the structure to catch incoming sound. Diagrams right The form is comprised of copper patina on exterior and cedar on the interior with acoustic paneling set in between. Perspective far right The modified form encourages a stronger amplified output.
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RESONATING ARCHITECTURE Spring 2022 Seattle, WA Music is a sensory experience it is something you can touch, hear, see and even smell. Experiencing a live concert you can see the expression the musicians carry into their instruments, hear the melody ring throughout your ears, smell the sweaty odor of the dancing crowd, and feel your surroundings. When thinking about music and architecture, architecture can be used to manipulate sound, in ways of material, acoustics and form. These techniques can enhance the experience for live performance. The project proposal is an outdoor concert hall for the Seattle Center in Downtown Seattle. Currently it holds a tight group of arts and entertainment buildings, such as the Experience Music Project. The proposed site is adjacent to the Experience Music Project as it is meant to be a counterpart to the role that the museum plays in promoting music. The preliminary idea for the concert hall was to create a steel structure that covered the hall and fixed seating promoting the reflection of light. This was done in order to enhance the music listening experience. As for the concert hall, the form was initially taken from the idea of a spiral, which spins and grows in size. This would encourage sound to compound allowing for greater output towards the audience.
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Site right The site is locating in The Seattle Center directly adjacent to the Space Needle and Experience Music Project. Site Map below Collage above Expanding from the original black and white collage this one further expresses how light and structure and be used to amplify the music experience. Also, begins to hint at places for travel and places for listening. North Beach Olympic Hills
Ballard Fremont Magnolia
Queen Anne
Capitol Hill
Central Seattle Downtown
West Seattle Beacon Hill Georgetown
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Concept Model top Presenting ideas about quality of light and how steel can be used for reflection. Light Collage right Black and white collage expressing how the concert hall can be a place to reflect light and also gather it. Wave Diagrams above Preliminary diagram expressing idea of how the site and concert hall can be formed like sound waves.
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Spiral Diagram right The spiral shape originated from the idea of sound growing from large to small Sound Diagram right With the use of the spiral shape and angled grooves within the interior walls, sound able to be amplified naturally Site Plan below Situated in the Seattle Center the concert hall takes advantage of a reflecting pool surrounding the concert hall to create a more intimate venue Plan bottom The plan layers program pieces such as concessions and ticket offices throughout for people to interact with as they progress upward
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Perspectives above An array of glulam arches spreads over top the fixed seating and lawn area. This is done to create an envelope for the concert hall and give the venue a feeling of privacy. The arches are also used as a place for lighting and speakers to be held to carry sound across the lawn.
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Transverse Section right The glulam arches provide coverage over the concert hall lawn and the riverwalk. Longitudinal Section middle The audiences procession are two paths that lead directly into the heart of the concert hall, right in between the fixed seating and the lawn. Transverse Elevation below The glulam arches cover over the entire concert hall and comes end as a half dome to create a grand entry.
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Riverwalk Perspective above The glulam arches reach down over the lawn Detail left Steel mesh panels wrap the glulam arches to reflect light in the evening and shade from light in the day. Sectional Model far left The spiral shape originated from the idea of sound growing from large to small North Elevation bottom Shows the concert halls relation to the Space Needle and Experience Music Project.
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EXHIBIT EXPANSION Fall 2020 Atlanta, GA The High Museum expansion and master plan takes place adjacent to the site of the Renzo Piano High Museum in Midtown Atlanta. The site carries an existing Marta and Bus Station, both of which were to remain operational. In order to not disturb Marta and Bus flow, a plinth was designed reaching from East to West over the site. The new site was complete with apartments, offices, restaurants, shops, a hotel, and the museum expansion with concert hall for added program. The aim for the High Museum expansion was to create diverse experiences for the user. This is done by using varying spatial heights. These double and triple height spaces are connected to each floor through lookouts helping create a fluidity between the floors. The interior is comprised structurally of CLT structural floors and walls. The exterior is comprised of copper patina with engineered timber beams to screen light and complement the green hue of the copper.
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Hotel
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Site Plan left The new master plan buildings are signaled by orange, while Renzo Piano’s existing buildings are in yellow. The museum expansion and concert hall are signaled by the lighter shade of orange. Site Elevation above The site drops thirty-two feet in elevation East to West, leaving ample room under plinth for bus traffic.
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Site Section above Cutting through both High Museum expansion (left) and Renzo Piano’s existing High Museum (right) Floor Plans right Beginning with first floor plan (top left) to fourth floor plan (bottom left). Galleries start on second floor and highlighted in blue are lookouts to floor below.
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North Elevation above At specific moments, such as extended galleries and egress, the wood pattern is broken and the copper patina is accentuated. North South Section below The concert hall uses a hydraulic lift to carry the stage from first to second floor. When not in use the first floor becomes an auditorium.
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Interior Perspective middle Looking into one of two interior atrium spaces. West East Section below Gypsum board it attached to walls where artwork will be hung, therefore CLT walls will not be drilled into for each new installation.
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1 metal coping waterproof seal 2 gravel/ roofing membrane rigid insulation 1ʼ cross laminated timber (CLT) panel 3 patina copper panel aluminum retainer frame 7” assembly screw sealed insulated safety glass cross laminated timber beam wood siding 4 9 x 18” engineered timber circular steel 10” screw steel plate
5 9 x 18” engineered timber patina copper panel sheathing thermal insulation 6” CLT wall panel steel angle 6” screw 8” CLT beam/ 6” wall panel gypsum board 6 1in cross laminated timber panel steel hanger supply air vent 7 return air vent 8 twin pane insulated glazing
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South Elevation above Detail Wall Section left
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RURAL STUDIO
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T U R N E R ’S HOME Spring 2020 Newbern, AL Turner’s Home is an existing 20k home designed and built by Rural Studio, but its design is not in the current 20k product line. The goal of the project was to introduce new parameters to assist in the creation of a new 20k product line home, while maintaining the ones that make this home unique. Some the unique elements of the original home include a storm shelter, integrated as a part of the shower, a gallery style porch, and a long ramp. For the revised Turner Home the primary focus was on improving daylight, ventilation, and utility space, while incorporating a bedroom closet and quarter bedroom. The revision created three separate zones which are resting, utility, and living. The resting zone is organized with a bed, desk, and closet space. The laundry and water heater were moved accordingly into the utility zone from the bedroom and set within the bathroom. The living zone has been developed with eating and sleeping nooks and a four foot knee wall to separate space. With a maximum addition of 400 square feet, the new plan only adds 200 square feet.
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Original Plan left The original plan is has 650 square feet of interior space and 950 sqaure feet with the porch addition.
Cross Ventilation
Original Section right Cut through the kitchen and bathroom.
Resting Utility Living
Modified Plan left Highlighted in green are the major changes to Turner’s Home. The living room uses a low rise four foot wall to keep the space open. The back porch addition is aimed at allowing ease of access to and from the bedroom. Modified Section right Cut through the bedroom and back porch addition.
Couch Nook
Desk Nook
Original Exterior above Photo by Timothy Hursley
South Elevation above The revision includes a back porch to allow the guest in bedroom access to room without disturbing living room resident.
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Modified Exterior above The exterior metal paneling is green to blend well with surrounding nature.
East Elevation above
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Metal Roofing
Cellulose Insulation 1/2” Plywood/OSB Sheathing Single Glazing Window Frame
2” x 8” Blocking Metal Siding
71, 2” x 10” Floor Joist Termite Shield 6, 2” x 12” Girder Concrete Block Foundation
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Original Exterior above Photo by Timothy Hursley
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SMALL WORKS
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ETHEREAL SPACE Art project using the medium cardboard and paper as a means to collage three dimensional space. Each collage represents a broader idea of place. One of Earth, one Water and one Space.
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HISTORIC WATERCOLOR In this project, a historical building in Alabama was assigned to be drafted in detail from the elevation. Perry County Courthouse is the fourth circuit court of Alabama and is located in Marion. Historic Greek elements were also meant to be chosen and appropriately collaged within the frame of the elevation. Once drafted the image was water colored using colors to bring out vibrancy and shade and shadow to make the images realistic.
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RENDERING NATURE The project was to choose a plant and mirror the image with as much detail as possible onto a piece of Arches using only colored pencils. The plant chosen for the exercise was the Ogre Ears Succulent. It was chosen for its unique form, which as the name states appears to mimic that of ears. Colors also played a part in it choice because the plant itself is very vibrant.
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