Architectural Portfolio by Andrew Schiffer

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Andrew K. Schiffer Bachelors of Architecture, 2017 E: andrew.schiffer11@gmail.com P: 505.452.7302

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This computational design project proposed a new tower typology that could combine small under preforming lots to maximize their potential. Various parameters including height, rotation angle, exterior facade and bending point can be controlled to mass produce and optimize potential building designs.

Layers of historical development have left downtown San Diego wrought with contradictions and ripe for intervention. Small vacant lots under preform as surface parking while mega developments occupy entire city blocks, destroying the vibrant urban fabric held together by the historic Gaslamp district. In order to preserve the small scale street scape, Vacant Generation combines distinct small sites to form an iconic tower for Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finest City.

Vibrant Historical Core

Divergent Conditions

Vacant Generation Infillls Surfae Parking Small Lots Combine to Maxamize Potential Dynamic Urban Enviornment Preserves Historic Buildings

Mega Developments

Historic Core Mixed Use Vibrant Urban Fabric Cultural Signifance

Surface Parking

Mega Devleopment Single Use Top Down Capatial Intensive

Surface Parking Prime Real Estate Unstainable Irrelevant for Locals

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A 24,000 square foot educational building for Math and Physics at East Los Angles Community College developed in collaboration with Rosina Diaz. Connecting the earth and the sky while maximizing outdoor space for student interaction, the building was developed with an advanced envelope and optimal learning spaces.

Urban Context Analysis H A H A

A Direct visual connections with adjacent buildings. B

D E CH B G

Views of immediate landscape and green roof are a main focus for the interior public spaces as well as the exterior building circulation through ADA ramp and terrace.

C The building form holds a higher elevation on the

G F

project west in order to make a connection with the adjacent building and holds a lower more open elevation towards the east for the enjoyment of the landscape design.

The building design takes advantage of the calm north direct views of raised topographic landscape through its wall curtains in the lecture rooms.

E Large curtain walls with a variety of opacity levels and operable windows allow for the wind to cool the building through.

F Landscape works with the examined common paths of pedestrian travel through the campus to allow an enjoyable walk through the created park and into the building.

G The landscape holds various sitting areas for waiting. H There are two main entrances to the building, one facing south and one facing east. These are facing the areas of dense housing around the campus and their possible path of travel into the site.

The compact community college campus context was analyzed in depth to limit the building footprint while maximizing student spaces. The concept for tectonic plates splitting and separating was foundational in developing a building with various levels of transparency and a variety of spaces at different heights. Parti Diagrams

Thrust Fault

South Elevation

North Elevation

Anthropology Lab

Geology Lab

Physics Lab

Anthr Storage

Optics

B C D

Storage Optics

A Rock Prep

Hallway

E Physics Stockroom

Lobby Tech Office

Electrical Room

Lobby IDF

GIS

BDF

H I C

Ground Floor Plan 1”= 8’

Site Plan

West Elevation

East Elevation

Form Analysis

Structure Analysis

Programatic Analysis

Laboratories: Ground Floor Geology Anthropology Physics Second Floor Geography Third FLoor Astronomy

1222 SF 1065 SF 2811 SF 1378 SF 1690 SF

Lecture and Classrooms: Second Computers 1090 SF Lecture Room 3121 SF

Building Facade

Offices: Ground Floor East 275 SF West 600 SF

Primary Structure

Restroom: Ground Floor East 325 SF West 340 SF Second Floor East 225 SF West 310 SF Third Floor East 225 SF

Floor Plates

Workrooms Second East 235 SF West 120 SF Third East 586 SF

Interior Walls

SOIL OVER PARAMABLE DRAINAGE FABRIC

4” CONCRETE ON METAL DECK WITH #4 REBAR @10” o.c. ALUMINUM DUCT

SUSPENDED ACOUSTICAL CEILING

STOREFRONT GLAZING

FURRED DOWN SOFFIT WITH ALUMINUM PANEL

W12X40 STEEL IBEAM

STEEL STUD FRAMING WITH BATT INSULATION

VARIABLE DEPTH STONE FACADE

STEEL CLIP FACADE SUPPORT

EXTERIOR SIDE WALK

METAL FLASHING

SPREAD FOOTING WITH #4 REBAR @10” O.C.

3” SAND OVER VAPOR BARRIER

COMPACTED EARTH

Wall Detail at North Fascade 1”=2’

Envelope Analysis Mullion

Stone Walls

- Curtain walls are located on three major spaces: South vertical circulation East public upper views of the designed park landscape North on the lecture rooms to allow for diffused mood lighting and to simulate a bigger space

- This size and textured stone was chosen due to the program of the buildig dealing with science, the building wants to be earth tone hues and present a texture which triggers the familiarity of natural elements. 18”

14”

- The brick system presents a gradient of parametric formation which takes segments of a wall and pulls a module forward to create a dynamic system of shading and then goes back to standard brick formation.

10”x7”

- The system has 4 width sizes of windows: 1 ft for more density of mullion for shading 2 ft which are operable windows 3 ft for direct sunlight to come in 4ft of opaque glass to bring diffused light to avoid overheating

- The stone sizes become smaller towards the middle of the parametric segment creating shadows within the wall Smallest size: 10” x 7” Largest size: 18” x 7”

- The system has three heights to adapt desired views and accomodate for enough operable windows and door heights

- As the stone brick is pulled, the module thickness goes from 3” to 8” at its highest point

-Mullion extends 1 ft from glazing support to allow for shading on the interior

- Each wall presents a different condition due to needed fenestration, ventilation, lighting, and cooling

- Operable windows allow for warm air to exit the building, they have a slight level of opacity for people to open them withot receiving harsh sunlight Lower East Wall 1”=4’

South Curtain Wall 1”=4’

Upper East Wall 1”=4’

- The stone brick aims to address energy needs by providing extra shading to windows and to the pedestrian as he or she walk through the exterior promenade due to the shadows it casts

Lower South Wall 1”=4’

Passive Systems Analysis - A pattern of transparent and opaque windows on the curtain wall create a lighting system suitable for lecture rooms. - Cross ventiation removes heat from the rooms through operable windows. - Green roof absorbs direct sunrays from the sun and makes for a passive cooling system that reduces the temperature on the interior. - The vegetation on the green roof allows for evaporative cooling on the terraces. - Mullion on windows is designed to reflect direct sunlight and diffuse it into the room to maximize natural lighting and reduce electricy usage. - Natural lighting enters the room for an enjoyable learning environment.

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After an intensive urban exploration of Mexico City, this small scale project was developed for a transforming neighborhood. The context was framed by a historic church and a historic theater, difficult challenges which informed design decisions. The massive extents of the city and the issues it faces around air quality gave form to this urban periscope for the public. 26

In a city of more than 20 million, architecture should make people think about their specific place within the city. This project makes peoples image, or identity of the city clearer, by essentially shrinking it down, creating one surface, at the ground level that depicts a slice of the skyline. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really simple, it works just like a periscope with seats across from it, so you can sit down and look at the mirror, and see the city like you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually get to see it.

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Developed in collaboration with Rosina Diaz and Rachel Blanc this proposal presented a creative office space for Los Angeles. By documenting and analyzing an existing industrial building, potential for flexible new uses was uncovered. The production of physical models helped to design and enhance the quality of changing environments. 32

In the heart of the Arts District in Los Angeles, this large scale revitalization project focused on an antiquated warehouse building. The Clean Tech Corridor initiative for economic development defined the open and flexible office space that this restoration sought to create. The proposed a new facade system and overall program for the building breath life and playfulness into this industrial neighborhood.

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The STEaM connect conference, which brings educators, professionals and community leaders together from across the country, asked students at NewSchool to design and build a pavilion for their opening reception. Together with a team of 16 students, we conceived and fabricated the structure in only 4 weeks with a very limited budget.

Utilizing CNC fabrication and parametric modeling, our design featured an entrance, a bar, a stage, ample seating and pod line meeting spaces for intimate interactions. The Pavilion received international press coverage and received an A+ award from Architizer in addition to being nominated for an Orchid in San Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 Orchids & Onions Architecture awards. 42

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Currently, architecture is restricted by accessibility standards. It could be liberated by the advancement of mobility devices that enable those with impairments to fully participate in interactive engagement with their surroundings. Historically the discipline of architecture has sought to enable people to live fulfilling rich lives. These pursuits lead to the standardization and regulation that has allowed people with disabilities better access to public buildings.

ABLE

DIS

DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCACY

TECHNOLOGY

health condition

interatcion with enviornment

ACHIEVING ACCESSIBILITY

disability better wheelchairs

designers

umwelt TY

lawyers

COMPLIANCE

better wheelchairs

more ramps

TY LI

built enviornment A

The rise of robotic technologies coupled with a culture of making and cheap fabrication technologies will empower the disabled to attain new identity and freedom. This connection could be fostered by an architecture that combines open sourced hacker spaces with rehabilitation facilities in an environment that celebrates and enables robotic technology and holistic healing. Adapting to disabilities presents unique physical and social challenges that cannot be solved through accessible design alone. Beyond door handles and handicapped ramps, people with disabilities want freedom and identity.

technology

advocacy

more ramps

INNOVATION

homo erectus homo spaiens ladditus

homo sapiens homo hablis

homo cyberneticus

homo optimus

homo sapiens neanderthalensis

homo hybridus

homo machinus

robotus primus

1.5 million years

125,000,000 years

today

750,000,000 years

40,000,000 years

200 years 50 years

robotus multitudinus

500 years

1920

The word and concept of robot is concieved.

2020

Ugly laws exist.

Le Corbusier draws his famous Le Modular.

Vereriants with Disabilities protest after World Wars.

Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with Disabilities Act becomes law.

Niel Harrbisson becomes the first cyborg.

President Obama plays with ASIMO robot.

these spaces. Rapid prototyping and accessible tools allow people with disabilites to learn new skills and adapt to new lifestyles.

EDUCATION & RESERACH Research and community outreach to inrease public understanding of disability and robotics. Helping young makers connect to real world issues while also giving them the tools to make real world impact.

DOING DOINGMOVING GARDENING

DOING

THING

SUNBA

HEALING HEALING

LEARNINGLEARNING

NIN DOING RUN WALKING

MAKING MAKING

REHABILITATION:

ACTIVE CONNECTIONS

After accute care, disabled individual spend time in rehabilitation with services and facilities for healing.

Flexible site features encourage active lifestyles and physical excersice, both key for rehabilitation. Bridges built between community &individuals, education & practice, design and ability.

MAKING

Open-sourced, hackable body adaptations are specifically designed for each individual in these spaces. Rapid prototyping and accessible tools allow people with disabilites to learn new skills and adapt to new lifestyles.

DOING DOINGMOVING GARDENING

DOING

HING

SUNBAT

HEALING HEALING

LEARNINGLEARNING

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MAKING MAKING

92 sq.ft. ROOM

PHYSICAL 779 sq.ft. THERAPY #2

DOCTOR'S 74 sq.ft. OFFICE

MEN'S

88 sq.ft. W.C.

EXAM 92 sq.ft. ROOM

DOCTOR'S 91 sq.ft. OFFICE

UTILITY 83 sq.ft.

UTILITY 72 sq.ft.

941 sq.ft.

MEN'S W.C.

70 sq.ft.

DOCTOR'S 91 sq.ft. OFFICE

CONFERENCE 150 sq.ft. ROOM

WOMEN'S 70 sq.ft. W.C.

14 sq.ft.

BALCONY

231 sq.ft.

STORAGE 98 sq.ft.

OPEN TO BELOW

ROBOTICS/ART STUDIO

PHYSICAL THERAPY #1 834 sq.ft.

26 sq.ft.

228 sq.ft.

MEN'S 69 sq.ft. W.C.

ROBOTICS LAB 3094 sq.ft.

HACKING SPACE 915 sq.ft.

WOMEN'S 69 sq.ft. W.C.

OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW

72 sq.ft.

7304 sq.ft.

BALCONY

STORAGE

CLASSROOM

OFFICE

MEN'S

OFFICE

69 sq.ft. W.C.

156 sq.ft.

DINING 1015 sq.ft.

KITCHEN

11 sq.ft.

WOMEN'S W.C.

MEN'S W.C.

OFFICE

AUDITORIUM

WOMEN'S 70 sq.ft. W.C.

1732 sq.ft.

18 sq.ft.

UTILITY

545 sq.ft.

OFFICE

OFFICE 81 sq.ft.

LOADING ZONE 250 sq.ft.

STAFF 202 sq.ft. LOUNGE

231 sq.ft.

81 sq.ft.

RECEPTION 150 sq.ft.

1364 sq.ft.

246 sq.ft.

LAB

MEN'S 69 sq.ft. W.C.

445 sq.ft.

WOMEN'S 69 sq.ft. W.C.

WAITING AREA 389 sq.ft.

75 sq.ft.

ENTRANCE 177 sq.ft.

ATRIUM

UTILITY 171 sq.ft. ROOM

541 sq.ft.

1672 sq.ft.

LIBRARY READING 302 sq.ft. ROOM

GALLERY

1011 sq.ft.

662 sq.ft.

WOMEN'S 231 sq.ft. W.C.

MEN'S 231 sq.ft. W.C.

OPEN TO BELOW

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