Portfolio by Ashton Holliday

ASHTONHOLLIDAY

ACADEMIC WORK

PROFESSIONAL WORK

RESUME

Barcelonetta Market St. Croix Interactive Center Cabler Cafe’ Henry Ford’s Light Tower Flat Iron House Design Week Residence of Art house Shadow Box Indstiral Design

1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-16

Orange Central Fire Station Willowfork Fire Station No. 2 Brenham Fire Station No. 2

17-18 19-20 21-22

Ashton Holliday

23-24

INDEX

ACADEMIC WORK

PLAĂ&#x2021;A Ă&#x2021; DE PERSPECTIVA 2 BARCELONA,, SPAIN

ROOF PLAN The column placement, site, and paneling all resemble the diagram. All aspects are based on visibility, yet function for the various uses of the site. The Market structure consists of columns that act as acoustical barriers. These columns are placed according to the visibility of the site and oriented and turned in order to accommodate both the transparent visibility while on the site, yet is an attraction to visitors approaching the site from far away. The columns support perforated metal panels that are used to filter the sun in various ways, the more visible the area is, the more opaque the panel is. There are four different types of panels, voids for non visible spaces, large perforation for low visibility, small perforation for more frequent visibility, and opaque sun panels for full visibility The roof structure varies in height also dependent upon the visibility. The columns support the panels that are not in contact with a column by suspending them off a hinge joint from the top of the column and connecting a rod to the panels by a similar hinge joint. The panels that have contact with the columns are welded to the columns and connected to the suspended columns by spider connections.

NORTH ELEVATION

FLEA MARKET

SITE: BARCENOLETA BEACH, BARCELONA, SPAIN SSECTION ECTION TION The site is accommodated to make use for a flea market, concert area, and multi-use plaza area without any adjustments to allow the activities to function properly. The site is slopedd too crreeat a e visisisibib lilitytyty fro rom om pooinntsts in ccoont ntaacctct wi witthh the he boa he oardwa rdwwaalk too po rd p ints near the neighborhood where the location of the stage would be placed. The sloped site also creates a flow for people to move throughout the shopping markets to create less traffic dur urining th urin thesse titmes. The he cololum umns mns ns are re orriien ien ente ntteed to to allllolow ow the thinnest part parallel to the stage to prevent obscure views. The column placement also allows power supply if necessary to power lights that are located at the bottom of the column that shine upwa u wwaard rds ds to to creeat ate a pathhwa wayy aannd ffllooww thr hrou ougghhout thhe site.. The power used is being supplied by the energy collected by the sun panels placed on the opaque places on the roofing system. The market booths surround the columns, shown in the diagram m, crea eeaatit ng ng pat athss for aths or the he viissiittoorrs ttoo moovve th thrroouggho houutt. Thhe columns then turn counterclockwise to create an acoustical barrier and also allow the columns to face parallel to the boardwalk to draw more attention to the site to attract visitors. The paneling that is su susspppen eennddeed ffrroom m the hhee coolluum mnnss creeates ateess shad at hhaaddiing ng durrining th the ddaay,y, anndd the perforated metal that is used for the panels absorbs sound during concerts.

CONCERT The concept for this placa was derived from the perception of pedestrians in the area surrounding the site. Observations of the manner in which local residents and temporary barceloneta visitors would commute through the surrounding area were considered.

LOCAL TRAFFIC TEMPORARY TRAFFIC The temporary traffic shows the paths that would be taken from The red indicates the visibility of the site from the residential the city center located on the left, as well as the surrounding bus perspective. The darker the red, the more visible that location on stops, B, and Metro stops, M. The red represents the optional the site is to locals. paths that can be taken to arrive at the site.

The combination of local and temporary traffic and the visibility of the site from the beach.

PLAĂ&#x2021;A Ă&#x2021; DE PERSPECTIVA 2 BARCELONA,, SPAIN

SITE: BARCENOLETA BEACH, BARCELONA, SPAIN Ultimately three major pedestrian viewpoints were considered and diagrammed. These views from the boardwalk, neighborhood streets and restaurant area next to the site were laid on top of each other treating obstructed views as voids. This was analyzed and serves as the foundation of the project. The darker the red the more visible the spot is to all three major viewpoints. The white areas are spaces that no pedestrian can view the site.

NORTH ELEVATION

FLEA MARKET

SEECT CTTION The ssiite Th ite te is accomm mod odated to m makee use use se for for or a fflea lelea ea ma m market, arrkket, ett cco concert oncert area, an and nd multi-use plaza area without any adjustments to allow the activities to function properly. The site is sloped to create visibility from points in contact with the boardwalk to points nee the neighbo near borhood where the llolocation bo oca cattiion ooff th the he ststage tage age would be place ag placed. cceed The sloped site also creates a flow for people to move throughout the shopping markets to create less traffic during these times. The columns are oriented to allow the thinnest part parallel to th thee stage to preventt obscure scuuree vie views. ieews ws. Th TThe he cco column oluumn m pplacement lalacceeme ment entt aalso lso alaallows llolows ows ws ppower oowwweer er ssupply upppllyly ifif nnecessary up eceess to power lights that are located at the bottom of the column that shine upwards to create a pathway and flow throughout the site. The power ec used is be being supplied by the eenergy rgy col collected o leectted e bbyy th the he sunn pa ppanels neelsls pla nels placed lalace c d onn the h opa opaque p qu q e plpplaces a es oonn tth ac the he ro rroofing o system. The market booths surround the columns, shown in the diagram, creating paths for the visitors to move throughout. The columns then turnn counterclockwise to create ann aco acoustical c us u tiical ba barrier arrrierr and alaalso s aallow so lloww the h col columns lum mns to facee pparallel a alalleel to tthe ar hhee bboardwalk to draw more attention to the site to attract visitors. The paneling that is suspended from the columns creates shading during the day, and the perforated metal that is used fo th for th t e ppaane n lss abs b or o bs souundd durining ing concer e ts. er

CONCCERT

The goad is to use visibility in order to bring people into the market. Taken from the furthest visible point of the site on the boardwalk, the obstruction of trees are mapped above then created into diagrams to the right. The top shows the blocked views from the trees lining the boardwalk, the middle demonstrates the views obscured by trees in the near by plaza, and the last one shows views of the local residence from adjacent streets.

PLAĂ&#x2021;A DE PERSPECTIVA 2 BARCELONA, SPAIN

FLEA MARKET

NORTH ELEVATION

SECTION The site is accommodated to make use for a flea market, concert area, and multi-use plaza area without any adjustments to allow the activities to function properly. The site is sloped to create visibility from points in contact with the boardwalk to points near the neighborhood where the location of the stage would be placed. The sloped site also creates a flow for people to move throughout the shopping markets to create less traffic during these times. The columns are oriented to allow the thinnest part parallel to the stage to prevent obscure views. The column placement also allows power supply if necessary to power lights that are located at the bottom of the column that shine upwards to create a pathway and flow throughout the site. The power used is being supplied by the energy collected by the sun panels placed on the opaque places on the roofing system. The market booths surround the columns, shown in the diagram, creating paths for the visitors to move throughout. The columns then turn counterclockwise to create an acoustical barrier and also allow the columns to face parallel to the boardwalk to draw more attention to the site to attract visitors. The paneling that is suspended from the columns creates shading during the day, and the perforated metal that is used for the panels absorbs sound during concerts.

CONCERT

INTERACTIVE CENTERR 4 ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS

Located on the Caribbean sea, the interactive center consists of a place to hold offices for the researchers as well as house small endangered sea creatures, viewable to the public. The spectacular views and sea life motivated the design. The shape itself of the building is inspired from a fish complete with scale like panels to help shade, as well for privacy and protection, yet allowing natural daylight through the glass like slits in the panels for sunlight. Large glazing windows are used to admire the spectacular views as well as to bring in natural daylight. The second floor is offset of the first to keep direct sunlight out, various walls are slanted outward in order to prevent this as well. Its unique shape and public entrance welcomes the public to this learning center. Visitors are directed to the stairs circling around an aquarium to bring them to the interactive exhibit area. The second floor allows the accommodation of the touch tanks and other systems used to protect the creatures. The offices and learning rooms are located on the first floor. The first and second floor balconies allow visitors and employees to enjoy being by the water

INTERACTIVE CENTER: ST. CROIX

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

NORTH ELEVATION

INTERACTIVE CENTER 4 ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS

CABLER CAFE’ 6 SUE HASWEEL PARK, BRYAN, TEXAS The cafe’ was inspired by a word that Helmut Jahn coined, archinnering. It is the integration of architecture and engineering, formal, functional technical and environmental issues which is both beautifully crafted and sustainable. It intrigues the viewers by its looks, but relies on its structure. Rather than hiding such intricate structural detail, this cafe’ celebrates it, intriguing costumers and bringing them into the cafe’. The cafe’ rests upon an exciting curvilinear site, which mirrors the adjacent creek running next to it. The consumer walks up a ramp with suspension cables tying back to the main support located inside. This main supports also supports cables that suspends a bridge across the creek which holds exterior seating. Interior seating is planned around the column support inside. The cafe’ sells all pre made food, as well as coffee, and sealed drinks. The back room houses an office for the manager, storage, and an employees rest room.

CABLER CAFE’: SUE HASWEEL PARK, BRYAN, TEXAS

SITE

FLOOR PLAN

HENRY FORDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIGHT TOWER 8

This light tower was inspired by Henry Ford and is located near his birth place resting upon the bay in Lake Michigan. It focuses on using industrial style designs to incorporate characteristics of the Model T car. It differentiates public spaces such as the living area, kitchen and dinning versus the private spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms. The public spaces act as the cab of a car while the private resembles the hidden parts, such as the hood and trunk of a car. Certain elements inspired by the model t including the grill, exhaust pipe, windows, and headlights allowed different lighting and shadows to occur.

FLOOR 1

PUBLIC PRIVATE

MODEL T

FLOOR 2

FLOOR 3

NORTH ELEVATION ON

SOUTH SO OUUUTH T ELEVATION EL

HENRY FORDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIGHT TOWER 8

FLOOR 1

PUBLIC PRIVATE

FLOOR 2

FLOOR 3

NORTH ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

FLAT IRON HOUSEE 10 GOLDEN, COLORADO

Located on the mountains of Colorado, this house relies on the mountain for support. The curved shape mirrors the topography and form of the mountain to create extra support. The huge glass windows facing south bring in an abundant amount of sunlight, warming the house during most of the year. The unique roofing structure also allows only indirect sunlight to come in. The form was inspired from the Flat Iron Mountains with its unique roofs. The open, glass area of the house represents an open floor plan, for public places. The tower is made up of stone, a more opaque material to accommodate bedrooms and bathrooms, private spaces. The tower has a circular staircase leading up to the roof top deck to enjoy great views in the warmer parts of the year.

FLAT IRON HOUSE, GOLDEN, COLORADO

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

SECTION

FLAT IRON HOUSE 10 GOLDEN, COLORADO

DESIGN WEEKK 12 COLLEGE STATION, TX In design week the landscape architecture, urban planning, and architecture students were divided and split into team. The project was to take an exisiting site located at the corner of Univeristy Drive,and Texas Ave in College Station, TX (across from Texas A&M University) and discover a new idea of using the space within four days. The goal was to come up with a successful site plan and help sell the project with perspectives, sections, and other diagrams.

DESIGN WEEK

DESIGN WEEK 12 COLLEGE STATION, TX In design week the landscape architecture, urban planning, and architecture students were divided and split into team. The project was to take an exisiting site located at the corner of Univeristy Drive,and Texas Ave in College Station, TX (across from Texas A&M University) and discover a new idea of using the space within four days. The goal was to come up with a successful site plan and help sell the project with perspectives, sections, and other diagrams.

RESIDENCE OF ART SHADOW BOXX 14

The residence of Art House in Dallas, Texas by Lake Flato inspired this shadow box. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique floor plan and elements were abstracted and transformed throughout the box. The bottom layer is the original floor plan, with red gradient celebrating the great views out of the house. The plan is rotated and extruded to express the structural load bearing walls and main axis of the house. The plan is transformed once more to show how the unique roof shapes adds to the complex design of the house.

RESIDENCE OF ART HOUSE, DALLAS, TEXAS

RESIDENCE OF ART SHADOW BOXX 14

RESIDENCE OF ART HOUSE, DALLAS, TEXAS

RESIDENCE OF ART SHADOW BOX 14

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNN 16

This cityscape light was constructed entirely out of one, four by eight sheet of ply wood. The entire light is all made up of natural connections and contains no bolts, screws, nails, or glue and can simply be taken down. The only thing not made of plywood is the lamp shade and light. The shade shows the New York City skyline and is made out of an eighteen by twenty four sheet of paper, metal rings to keep the shape, and one eighth inch dowels to hold the metal rings inplace as well as thee light. The cord is weighted at the end on the light and it swivels around wheels, that at are connected to dowels that support the arms, in order to adjust the height of the light.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 16

This cityscape light was constructed entirely out of one, four by eight sheet of ply wood. The entire light is all made up of natural connections and contains no bolts, screws, nails, or glue and can simply be taken down. The only thing not made of plywood is the lamp shade and light. The shade shows the New York City skyline and is made out of an eighteen by twenty four sheet of paper, metal rings to keep the shape, and one eighth inch dowels to hold the metal rings inplace as well as the light. The cord is weighted at the end on the light and it swivels around wheels, that are connected to dowels that support the arms, in order to adjust the height of the light.

PROFESSIONAL WORK

ORANGE FIRE STATION NO. 1 ORANGE, TEXAS

Orange Central Fire Station is a 22,000 sq. ft. building housing not only the firemen of orange, but also is equipped with an administration sector. I was involved in the design process, both interior and exterior elevations, deciding finishes, furnish, finish, and dimesnion plans. It was complete in the spring of 2012.

WILLOWFORK NO. 2 WILLOWFORK, TX

Willowfork Fire Station No 2 is a 14,000 sq. ft. building housing six firemen on shift. I was involved in the design process, both interior and exterior elevations, deciding finishes, furnish, finish, and dimesnion plans. It is currently under construction and is predicted to be completed in the fall of 2013.

BRENHAM FIRE STATOIN NO. 2 BRENHAM, TEXAS

Brenham Fire Station No 2 is a 12,000 sq. ft. station. I was involved with the design process and generating sketchup renderings for the client to understand. It is predicted to be completed in the spring 2014

RESUME

24 PERSONAL DETAILS

EDUCATION

NAME Ashton Holliday

UNDERGRADUATE Texas A&M University Bachelors or Environmental Design GPA: 3.6 Expected Graduation: May 2014

ADDRESS 1810 Rosebuc ct. College Station, TX 77845 PHONE NUMBER 979.324.8080 EMAIL ashtonholliday@tamu.edu

STUDY ABROAD Barcelona, Spain Barcelona Architecture Center Fall 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE BRW ARCHITECTS Architectural Intern Summer of 2009-Present

OBJECTIVE

AWARDS & HONORS To continue my education as an aspiring designer and to further my knowledge and experience in the professional business.

ACTIVITIES

Arthur W Lichet memorial Scholarship Dependent Children Support Scholarship Heights Venture Architects LLP Scholarship College of Architecture Student Scholarship Outstanding Sophomore Student Award Big XII Honor Roll Texas A&M Athletics Champs Invitation

2011-Present 2011-Present 2012-Present 2012-Present 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012

Texas A&M College of Architecture Axiom Magazine Writer American Institute of Architecture-Student National Society of Collegiate Scholars Texas A&M Track and Field Student Athlete Advisory Committee Fellowship of Christian Athletes

2011-Present 2010-Present 2012-Present 2010-2012 2010-2012 2010-2012