BENJAMIN BRANNAN UNDERGRADUATE PORTFOLIO
CONT
ENTS RESUME
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THE INNERLINK
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THE URBAN ABNORMALITY
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MICRO RETREAT
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DIGITAL FABRICATION
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ART WALL
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FLORENCE SKETCHES
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Benjamin Brannan Email: bbrannan@kent.edu Phone: 330.415.1796
EDUCATION
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: FALL 2013 - SPRING 2017
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, expected May 2017 Cumulative GPA: 3.592 Major GPA: 3.705
PROFESSIONAL WORK
JONES GROUP INTERIORS: SUMMERS OF 2014 AND 2015
Primarily functioned as a CAD operator working on several drawings, and utilized Photoshop, Rhino, and Vray for rendering purposes. Assisted and personally headed client meetings. Had on-site experience with both assembly and administration.
MANN PARSONS GRAY ARCHITECTS: SUMMER OF 2016
Primarily worked on construction documents, but also worked on various other tasks. I heavily utilized Revit and AutoCAD as a means of production, being drawings and renderings.
VOLUNTEER
STUDENT SUCCESS LEADER: FALL SEMESTERS OF 2014, 2015, AND 2016
Facilitated a class of newly admitted freshman into the College of Architecture and Environmental Design teaching practical skills and familiarizing them with Kent State University. Acted as a mentor to underclassmen, being a continual resource outside of the classroom.
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Permanent Address: 828 Thorndale Dr. Akron, Ohio 44320
EXTRACURRICULAR
ALPHA RHO CHI PROFESSIONAL FRATERNITY BROTHER: SPRING 2014 - PRESENT Position Held: Recruitment Committee Chair
Functioned as the event organizer for all Alpha Rho Chi recruitment events, and organized preparations leading to Initiation.
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS 2016 2016 2016 2016 2014
“The Most Inspiring Student Project Competition” Award Winner Exhibition Assistance for “The Most Inspiring Student Project Competition” submissions. Achieved President’s List (4.0 GPA for 18 course credits). Studied Abroad in Florence, Italy. Hillel Organization “Sukkah Design Competition”.
SKILLS
Architectural: Digital Modeling: Digital Drawing: Rendering: Other:
Physical Modeling, Sketching, Composition, Hard-line Drawing Rhinoceros 5, SketchUp, Autodesk Revit Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign Maxwell for Revit, Vray for Rhino, Vray for SketchUp Grasshopper, Ecotect, Microsoft Office Suite
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THE
INNERLINK
MOTORSPORTS F A L L MUSEUM 2016
The innerLINK project seeks to cooperate with The B.E.L.T. master plan as an addition to the infrastructure and public space. The site is located in Akron, Ohio, directly north of the Innerbelt and sits as an edge-like condition. This adjacency calls for a similarity in socially responsive program. The function of the innerLINK is a museum representing the motor sport history of Akron, but also adds aspects of technological innovation and future goals in ecological sustainability surrounding the automotive industry. Similarly, the innerLINK project achieves ecological sustainability through technological means. Kinetic systems have been integrated into the facades to create a building which may constantly respond to the surrounding environment. This allows the project to primarily respond to site conditions, such as circulation and views, above the environmental. Achieving sustainable goals through passive means may be the most economical. However, in order to push the envelope beyond the existing and towards means of greater innovation, other solutions will need to become more widely available and well established..
TRANSFORMATION
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KINETIC LOUVERS
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KINETIC PERFORATED PANELS
FIRST + LL
SECOND
THIRD
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THE
URBAN ABNORMALITY
SPRING 2016
I’m interested in augmenting the urban social atmosphere, and redefining historic and modern coexistence. By reconstructing the neglected Piazza Brunelleschi, a new opportunity for social interaction presents itself in relation to both the resident and the tourist. In the historically dominated city of Florence, Italy, contemporary architecture can be a blatant abnormality. With that being said, I believe that it is important to create a building which functions to serve the community rather than a single private entity. Enabling residents and tourists to interact with the new addition to the Humanities Library of Firenze University can transform the thought of contemporary architecture in Florence, and, consequently, affect the future built environment of the city.
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LANDMARK CONNECTION
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TRANSFORMATION SURFACE
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TOWER DEFINITION
ENTRY DEFINITION
FULL SURFACE DEVELOPMENT
ADDED MASSING
ADDED STAIR
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PROGRAM LOBBY
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
THEATER LOBBY
THEATER
BOOKSTORE
PRIVATE EXHIBITION
CAFE
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FACADE
STUDY ROOMS
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LOBBY
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
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THE
RETREAT HOUSE
FALL 2015
I am interested in augmenting the natural experience through exemplifying outdoor activity, specifically fly fishing. Also, to minimally obstruct the aesthetic qualities of the surrounding environment by creating a natural interior/exterior experience. Upon entering the unit the user will be greeted with the natural wood interior, and a location for storing fly fishing gear; which provides quick access for easy transition. Then, to the left is the master suite-like bedroom area. The kitchenette contains an island with an integrated fish cooler to preserve the days catch. This island also contains a folding extension to create a larger work surface. Moving to the living room, this area allows the user to relax after a long day and enjoy the view.
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ACCESS
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SITE SOUNDS
VIEWS
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DIGITAL FABRICATION
PIANO LINE
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FALL 2015
POINT DATA
DOMAIN DEFINITION
METHODOLOGY The process of development began with the analysis of the song Take Five, by David Brubeck. The song is a popular jazz piece, which lies in the definition of mainstream, in relation to music written in the 1950’s. I have chosen to use the main piano line as a construct for the domains of the section. Rather than taking the position of the notes on the sheet music as a direct set of data points, I used the major notes as additive elements and the minor notes as subtractive elements. The residual form of the device is an interpretation of the smooth musical quality, which is inherent in jazz. Every line, every note, is meant to be played with a soft continual flow. The rolling forms of the device and lightness in materiality act as a response to this stylistic character. The primary goal of the device is to act as a sculptural piece within the interior of the Micro Unit while maintaining a contextual response in both form and color. Also, to manipulate the lighting qualities which supplement the architectural experience.
POINT INTERPOLATION
DEVICE SECTIONS
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HARDWARE DETAIL 5/16” STEEL ANCHOR SHACKLE
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3/32” STEEL CABLE
3/32” ALUMINUM FERRULE
2 - 5/8” STEEL SCREW EYE
PLAN VIEW
COMPONENT BREAKDOWN
The components called out above are the controlling factors in the script. They randomize a series of points within a set domain, and are also directly derived from the six notes within the piano line. The placement of these controlling factors are another implementation of the additive and subtractive methodology used to create the section.
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THE
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ART WALL
FALL 2014
The Art Wall does not exist within the confines of a particular site. Rather, this device could be placed virtually anywhere and still retain its function. It is essentially a small gallery designed to provoke the movement of the viewer. Each opening acts as an opportunity to display art of many forms and may be used to alter the viewers navigation in and about the device. The art displayed is not predetermined, but may change to suit its needed purpose.
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FLORENCE SKETCHES
SPRING 2016
“God created paper for the purpose of drawing architecture on it. Everything else is, at least for me, an abuse of paper.” Alvar Aalto
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SAN MARCO
1.20.16
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PALLAZO DAVANZATI
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2.17.16
MUSEO MARINO MARINI
2.24.16
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SANTA CROCE
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3.7.16
PIAZALLE MICHELANGELO
4.4.16
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