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filtration
meditation center
burn box
OCAC student pavilion - group design-build
the intersection of cultures multicultural center
a “slice� of urbanism
a tall building for Portland, Oregon
DIY creative
center for innovation & manufacturing
kevhaus
Kevin Cloutier residence
practice
architectural work experience
professional
cloudscraper
academic
sports & entertainment district
The flow and filtering water, and it’s related processes through the wetlands is the main concept driving the site layout and the form of the main meditation gallery.
site diagram
filtration
meditation center
conceptual design | site planning | landscape | building design | tectonics | materiality
The architectural qualities, the tectonics, and materiality all play off the metaphor of filtration, specifically the filtration of thoughts and the representation of passing time. The simple yet intricate construction of the gallery pieces are meant
to create a unique experience with the site and the architecture. The phenomenological aspects of the space encourage contemplation, mediation, and selfreflection.
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ARCHITECTURE AS CRAFT
OCAC student pavilion - group design-build
concept design charrette | project management | full scale mock-ups | design-build | interdisciplinary collaboration | client presentation | construction
reinforce wayfinding
The 10 weeks collaboration between Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, the University of Oregon School of Architecture in Portland, and AndersonAnderson Architecture began as a design-built workshop seeking to find answers to: What is craft in architecture in an age of
modular contemporary design? The result is a student pavilion that also acts as a way-finding feature as well as a sculpture creating new identity on campus.
As a member of the roof and enclosures design team, I created multiple digital and physical models of assembly strategies and construction documents.
Full scale mock-ups made the design and construction experience completely hands-on at the very beginning of the process.
CHAR
OIL
STACK The 4x4 cedar and doug fir members were first charred then brushed and finally treated with a sustainable and natural tung oil finish to bring out their natural beauty.
See the project process blog at http://makemakemakemake.tumblr.com/ See full publishing at http://issuu.com/sethdunn/docs/ocac_monograph.
the positive & negative connotations of intersecting cultures
the intersection of cultures conceptual modeling | urban design | building design | interior architecture
multicultural center
The circulations spaces are slightly oversized to serve as galleries and exhibition spaces for cultural artwork.
Hallways branch off of the large atrium, which is treated with strips of different materials reflecting the concept of crossing paths.
ur • ban • ism
- the characteristic way of life of city dwellers - the study of the physical needs of urban societies
a “slice” of urbanism
sports & entertainment district
conceptual design | schematic design | massing | urban design | structure | tectonics | signage
Following an in downtown Through the ing, and the
exploration and examination of urban strategies Las Vegas, a future Sports District was imagined. practical implementation of urban strategies, brandcarefully planned placement of buildings, venues, and
open spaces, multiple building types began to liven up the future urban fabric. The end result is a hopeful glimpse into a mixed-use, diverse, and rich urban fabric filled with cultural, economical, social, and architectural interactions.
connecting to Lawrence Halprin’s “Portland Progression” concept of interacting with water
cloudscraper
a tall building for Portland, Oregon
conceptual design | building design | schematic massing models | structural design | tectonics
forest views
Downtow
n views
Typical Plan
Portland’s Stumptown nickname is also an accurate description of the much shorter buildings. The mixed-use nature of the program is divided vertically and city’s skyline. Few tall buildings pierce the skyline which poses a particularly is dictated by sustainable concepts of solar orientation and light access with offices unique challenge of designing a skyscraper within an urban context of primarily on the NW and apartments on the SE sides.
FRIT GLASS
CLEAR GLASS
METAL PANEL
The tiered and battered look of the “cloudscraper” aims to aesthetically fit into Portland’s Lawrence Halprin’s sequence of fountains, and
celebrates the region’s wet climate as it interacts with water. This concept of erosion by water is also reinforced in the design of the curtain wall system.
DIY creative
center for innovation & manufacturing
conceptual design | infrastructure | urban design | building design | space planning | modular design
The “Do It Yourself “Creative Center is a low budget transit oriented development (TOD), a manufacturing and research campus for prototyping and showcasing products in SE Portland.
The concept of the project is informed by the sequential process of bringing products to market. “Form follows process” as the campus incorporates the connection of distinguished neighborhoods and light rail transit.
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MATERIALITY
Ground Floor
kevhaus
Kevin Cloutier residence in Austin, Texas
conceptual design | viability studies | regional development code check | schematic design | design charrettes with client | client presentations | Revit
development in Revit Second Floor The Kevhaus project is an individual freelance design experience of a residential feasibility schematic study for a historic neighborhood parcel in Austin, Texas. The design carefully balances the site’s narrow shape with the local
neighborhood development standards and Mr. Cloutier’s unique programmatic desires. The house’s main feature is an outdoor courtyard achieved by the “C” shaped plan that creates transparent yet intimate indoor-outdoor spaces.
Expo Project Mixed-Use Convention, Trade, Retail, Hospitality Master Planning Confidential Site role:
schematic design circulation and massing models at Gensler
Expo Project Mixed-Use Convention, Trade, Retail, Hospitality Confidential Site role:
schematic design permitting package, AIA Design Awards Unbuilt Poster Design at Gensler
professional practice
architectural work experience
conceptual design | schematic design | design development | construction documents | construction administration | post occupancy analysis
City Center Luxury Hotel, Casino, Retail, Convention Center Executive Architects Las Vegas, NV role:
construction administration field verification of convention center back of house at Gensler
Veer Towers Luxury Condominiums Executive Architects Las Vegas, NV role:
construction administration quality control punch listing at Gensler
Leftbank Art World Market Center Art Gallery Showroom Las Vegas, NV role:
construction documents revisions at Gensler
Nourison World Market Center Showroom Tenant Improvements Las Vegas, NV role:
construction documents revisions at Gensler
professional practice
architectural work experience
conceptual design | schematic design | design development | construction documents | construction administration | post occupancy analysis
Confidential Project Commercial Retail, Casino, Entertainment, Restaurant International, Asia role:
conceptual design visualization post-productions, schematic design package, material specs at Gensler
302 Carson Commercial Office Common Spaces and Police Deputy LEED Gold Interiors Tenant Improvements Las Vegas, NV
role:
construction documents revisions at Gensler
Arpad Takacs arpad85@gmail.com 702.630.8378