Ashley Austin Architecture Portfolio

ASHLEY AUSTIN UNDERGRADUATE PORTFOLIO

KNOWLTON SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

CONTENTS

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ATRIA

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THE AVERAGE GYM

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A NEW HOME FOR JEFF

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(ARCH) ITECTURE

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MILLERSBURG CENTER

US EMBASSY IN MEXICO CITY

JESSE OWENS RECREATION CENTER

INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE/ OSU DESIGN COMPETITION

VOTING BOOTH INSTALLATION

HOLMES COUNTY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER

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01 Professor J. Diles ARCH 4410 Design Studio V Fall 2017 Timespan 10 weeks

ATRIA UNITED STATES EMBASSY LOCATION MEXICO CITY, MEXICO As the political climate of America evolves, so too does the relationship between our country and those that share its borders. Recent years have seen tensions rise between the United States and Mexico on the subject of border control. Radical ideologies set fourth a division in the approach to handling the situation, fracturing the beliefs of this country in two.

Atria looks to call attention to the physical and ideological split between these two nations in an effort to highlight the stark reality of the lengths this country has gone to segregate these two cultures.

Model Image

Plans

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Site Plan 6

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Diagrams

Renders

“The band” that cuts through the building’s form mimics the dead zone present in-between the two fences that comprise the border defense system. While the fences offer a physical boundary between the two territories, the gap creates a visual separation, thus intensifying the division.

The red vinyl glass application on “the band” represents an architectural abstraction of the border fence texture. The pattern is meant to obscure the viewers sightline while simultaneously reading as physical barrier between spaces.

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02 Professor S. Kochar ARCH 3410 Design Studio III Fall 2016 Timespan 8 weeks

THE AVERAGE GYM JESSE OWENS RECREATION CENTER LOCATION COLUMBUS, OHIO Over the past 20 years, pop culture’s perception of the ideal body type has changed. We’ve seen one extreme body type to another come into the spotlight, whether it was the stick thin supermodel of the 90s, or the obesity epidemic of the 2000s. In both of these eras, one thing has remained constant, the average. This project explored the role of the average, along with its resulting extremes, in a gym setting and how it influenced architectural form. A narrative driven design strategy, coupled with a MOS graphic aesthetic, resulted in a formally diverse and visually captivating project.

Diagrams and Plans

Extrapolated from human figure

Architectural form extracted

Initial form mimiced to create exaggerated character form

Form extruded to create neutral bar

Architectural Average

Elements from each character begin to break through neutral bar

Extrapolated from human figure

EXAGGERATED AVERAGE LAZY

Architectural form extracted

Initial form mimiced to create lazy character form

“Fitness Freaks”

-TRX -Boxing

“Mildly Obsessed”

-Free Weights

“Thinks They’re Active”

-Strength Training Machines -Cardio Machines -Basketball Courts -Volleyball Courts -Racquetball Courts

“Imaginative Exerciser”

“Wannabe Average”

-Ping Pong Tables -Game Room

“Thinks They’re Average”

-Lounge

“Couch Potato”

-Juice Bar

In order to develop formal qualities of the gym, a narrative was composed defining three characters: the AVERAGE, the LAZY, and the EXTREME. But, how do these characters influence architectural form? The basic organization strategy stratifies these characters in section.

The Lazy gym-goer is not willing to exert the extra effort to travel up into the building, so the Lazy program has immediate access to the ground plane. Formally, the bent, ridged lines suggest that the structure appears to be unaware of the support functions it is supposed to perform, almost as if the system was slouching under the weight it has to carry.

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Atop the Average is the Extreme.

The Extreme houses the most physically demanding equipment, such as the free weights and TRX spaces. The form itself is highly articulated, just like that of an extreme physique. Harsh angles contrast the simplicity of the neutral datum below.

The Average rests atop the Lazy and sectionally appears as a solid bar. In plan, the floor plates bend, mimicking the edge of the site, as if trying to conform to what is around it. The Average is neutral in nature and the ridged form sets up a datum for the program inside.

Here, the program most likely used by the average person resides, such as the cardio machines, basketball courts, and classrooms.

EXAGGERATED -Strict diet of 1,500 calories/day -Workout 4-5 times/week -Planned meals -Regimented lifestyle = Regimented gym experience -High intensity workouts

AVERAGE -Consumes 2,000 calories/day -Exerscises 3-4 times/month -Non-strenous activity -Element of fun or entertainment introduced into activity

LAZY -No restriction on caloric intake -may go to the gym 1-2 times/m -No activity involved -Social interactions -Enter for a secondary function

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Section Obliques and Model Images

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Professor W. Flemming ARCH 5510 Building Construction I Fall 2016 Timespan 1 weeks

A NEW HOME FOR JEFF INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE/ OSU DESIGN COMPETITION LOCATION COLUMBUS, OHIO One of the most famous exhibits in Orton Hall is “Jeff the Giant Sloth”, the full skeleton of a Jefferson’s Ground Sloth (Megalonyx Jeffersoni) found in Ohio in 1890. In recognition of Jeff’s fame and elder status, the university has decided to relocate Jeff to a purpose-built building. The new structure is set in the heart of OSU’s academic campus. The brick masonry work ties the home for Jeff in with the surrounding academic buildings. The simple geometric form gives way to a glass curtain wall on the northwest corner, inviting students and visitors alike to enter and learn all about this prehistoric animal. Clerestory windows on the western half of the building let in large amounts of light to showcase Jeff in all his glory.

Wall Section

Detail Section Through Window

Steel Edge Cap

Steel Edge Cap

Air Vent

Plywood Roof Decking

2’ 0”

2’ 1”

Air Vent Plywood Roof Decking Steel I-Beam Drywall

Steel I-Beam 2x4 Dimensional Lumber

Brick 2” Air Space

Ridgid Foam Insulation

Batt Insulation Brick Drywall

CMU

10’ 7”

12’ 8”

Steel Rebar

Steel Wall Anchor

Drywall Ridgid Foam Insulation

Steel Wall Anchor CMU

Flashing Weep Hole Sealant Rebar Tension Members Steel Plate

10’ 0”

Glass

Flashing Weep Hole

Aluminum Window Frame 4” Concrete Slab

2x4 Dimensional Lumber 4” Concrete Slab

4” Gravel Backfill

4” Gravel Backfill

Concrete Footing

Concrete Footing

Gravel Backfill

Gravel Backfill 4” Drainage Pipe

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4” Drainage Pipe

17’ 3-5/8”

Batt Insulation

5’ 3-5/8”

Steel Rebar

Plan and Section

Internal Render

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(ARCH) ITECTURE

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Professor Z. Snyder ARCH 2420 Design Studio II Spring 2016 Timespan 5 weeks

VOTING BOOTH INSTALLATION LOCATION COLUMBUS, OHIO Voting has been a staple of the democratic process in America ever since its creation. Through long-fought battles and political movements, the right to vote has been granted to every citizen of this country. So, if every citizen has the ability to go out and cast a vote to make their voice heard, why are voter turnout rates at an all time low? This project was an instillation piece aimed to bring back the thrill and excitement of voting through redesigning the voting booth. With cardboard as the main material, structural and formal limitations were pushed to the extreme.

Model Images

Plans, Sections, and Diagrams

STRUCTURAL PINS

The form of the booth was derived from OMA’s CCTV building. The simple form was duplicated then tilted forward to link the structures and create two separate spaces. The desk where voting takes place acts as a pin, connecting and stabilizing the two structures. One side of the voting booth accommodates two standing desks, while the other side houses an ADA compliant desk. The form of the desk was meant to mimic the upward arch on the interior of the ADA side. The design utilizes five distinct elements: the beams, which are used as structure; the voting booth, which houses the desks and ballot box and acts as the linchpin for the project; the strings, which provide a boundary between interior and exterior; the pins, which prevent the beams from rotating over; and the brackets, which hold the strings in place.

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STRINGING BRACKETS

EIGHT SHEETS

TWO SHEETS

LAMINATION OF PIECES

LAMINATION OF PIECES

EXTERIOR

STRINGING

NOTCHES IN BRACKET

STRING THROUGH NOTCH

INTERIOR

Model Images

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Axonometric Drawing

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MILLERSBURG CENTER

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Professor G. Gargus ARCH 3410 Design Studio III Fall 2016 Timespan 8 weeks

HOLMES COUNTY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER LOCATION MILLERSBURG , OHIO Millersburg, Ohio is home to a diverse population. The Millersburg Center is run by a non-profit organization with the mission of providing education opportunities and access to the performing arts for individuals of all social and economic backgrounds. The Center features amenities such as a large performance auditorium, and a digital classroom for community learning. Each space is designed to fit the needs of its occupants first and foremost and to foster community involvement.

Site Plan

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Renders

Form Diagram and Plans Sectionally, the building is split into two levels. The more mundane program, such as the health clinic and oďŹƒce space reside on the first level. The second level houses the arts-driven program, such as ceramics and dance studios. This programmatic distinction can be seen from the exterior of the building as well. The white stucco facade on the lower level gives way to the aluminum clad second level.

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Studios

Health

Administration

Support

Lower Level

Ground Level

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Sections and Model Images

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