Portfolio of Selected Works by Brandon Newcomer

A R C H I TEC TUREPORTFOLI O

B randon Newcomer

[ ARCHITECTUREPORTFOLIO ] BRANDONNEWCOMER Master of Architecture University of Michigan

a. 5698 Pebble Drive Frederick, MD 21703 c. 240.626.6675 e. bjn@bnewcomer.com www.bnewcomer.com

curriculum vitae

atmospheric convention

spatial packing

responsive skin

urban hub

artistic kindergarten

exhibition pavilion

environode

[ CURRICULUMVITAE ] Education 2012

Master of Architecture

University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture + Ubran Planning 2009

Bachelor of Science in Architecture Catholic University School of Architecture + Planning

2007

Associate of Applied Science in Architecture Montgomery College

Professional Experience 2011

Lehman-Smith McLeish Intern

Entry-level architectural work including programming, design development, construction drawings, presentation drawings and site analysis for interior and core projects 2009

Steven J. Karr aia, Inc. Intern Architect

Entry-level architectural work including design development, construction drawings, redlines, 3d modeling, and initial project management for a commercial based project

2007-2008

King, Asbury & Associates Intern

Entry-level architectural work involving schematic design, construction drawings, pre-design analysis, redlines, and initial project management for institutional and commercial projects

2003-2004

Dimensions Design-Build Intern

Produced architectural research, site visits, and construction drawings for commercial projects

Academic Experience / Research 2011

2011

Graduate Student Instructor

University of Michigan Sustainable Systems II: Assisted in preparing tests, giving lectures, and grading

Net Zero Emissions Building Design

Research + Design involving net zero emissions housing 2010

Adjunct Faculty / Lecturer

Montgomery College Taught an advanced 3d computer modeling and architectural presentation course

2008-2009

EnviroNODE

Design/build of 400sf prefabricated sustainable living unit function â&#x20AC;&#x153;off the gridâ&#x20AC;?

Awards / Recognitions 2010-2011

Cleland Scholarship + Architecture Grant

University of Michigan - merit based scholarship $20,000

2009

Award of Distinction _ 2nd Place: (Re)thinking Transit Comprehensive Building Design Studio Competition

2009

Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society

2006

Winning Entry _ 1st Place: Emergenc y Relief Housing

Honor Society in Architecture - based on academic merit A.S.I.D. Student Competition

Academic Involvement 2007-2010

Invited Juror

Catholic University + Montgomery College 2009

Invited Speaker / Lecturer

Portfolio Workshop - Montgomery College 2008-2009

AIAS Freedom By Design Project Manager

2008-2009

AIAS Communications Committee Co-Chair / Editor

[ AT MOS P H E R I CCO N V E NT ION ] Site 42° 16’ N + 83° 44’ W Ann Arbor, Michigan Proposed Client Ann Arbor DDA Program Mixed Use Residential Tower The Detroit Convention Center, known as the Cobo Center, exists as a formal and spatial exclusion from the city. The massive structure consumes multiple city blocks removing the user from any sense of their surroundings. However, the Cobo Center has an intricate relationship with the automotive industry in Detroit, an industry that provides economic support to the city and building alike. The failure of the automotive industry and its resulting evacuation of the city left behind a series of vacancies within the urban fabric. The cities economic decline and the collapse of industry leave the Cobo Center unoccupied and underused. As a standing reserve of unused space, the convention center holds similar atmospheric qualities to the other vacancies within the city. This thesis asserts atmospheric control as a means to renegotiate the boundary between the Cobo Center and the city. Inherent

relationships are established between the spectacle of the auto show and atmospheric qualities used to showcase cars. The spectacle is made apparent through the varying control of atmospheres with distinctive relationships established between vacancies of the city fabric and the convention center, through atmospheric mappings. Further examination of mediation takes place through the manipulation of enclosure on both interior and exterior space allowing atmospheric qualities permeate the site, generating complex spatial relationships. Programmatic relationships are shaped by these conditions and form spatial intricacies through unconventional means and atmospheric control. The programmatic shifts provide a mix of use and conditioning to allow for the continuous programming of the site. The boundary between building and city are blurred by the dispersion of the building’s enclosure and its

extension outward. Through these spatial suggestions the building becomes programmatically integrated to the urban fabric, while formally remaining an exception from the city through its perceived enclosure.

Paris, France Frankfurt, Germany Geneva, Switzerland Detroit, MI Chicago, IL

New York, NY

Las Vegas, NV

Tokyo, Japan

Los Angeles, CA

Dubai, UAE

[control] naias worldwide as exception michigan state legislature

regional venues of similar typology sized relative to sq footage & cobo center

Toronto

footprint of building & block relative to square footage of building

c.1984 cost_ n/a >600,000 sf

Boston

c.2005 cost_ $850 million >2,100,000 sf

oakland county government

Grand Rapids

Detroit

c.2003 cost_ n/a 260,000 sf

Milwaukee

c.1960 cost_ $56 million 2,400,000 sf

c.1974 cost_ $15 million 500,000 sf

macomb county government New York

c.1922 cost_ n/a >400,000 sf

c.1987 cost_ n/a <100,000 sf

c.1960 cost_ $35 million > 2,600,000 sf

c.1986 cost_ n/a >700,000 sf

Cleveland

Toledo

Chicago

Philadelphia c.1993 cost_ n/a >1,000,000 sf

Pittsburgh

c.1981 cost_ $373 million >1,500,000 sf

Columbus c.1993 cost_ n/a 1,700,000 sf

Washington, DC c.2003 cost_ n/a >2,300,000 sf

Indianapolis

detroit metro convention & visitors bureau

c.1974 cost_ $82 million >1,000,000 sf

wayne county government

Cincinnati

c.1968 cost_ n/a 750,000 sf

city of detroit

St. Louis c.1977 cost_ n/a >500,000 sf

DRCFA

SMG

[control] political + governmental as exception

[control] convention as exception New York

population_ 8.2 million area_ 302.6 sq. mi. density_ 27000 /sq. mi.

Chicago

population_ 2.7 million area_ 227.6 sq. mi. density_ 11,843 /sq. mi.

Toronto

population_ 2.5 million area_ 243.2 sq. mi. density_ 10,287 /sq. mi.

Philadelphia

population_ 1.5 million area_ 134.1 sq. mi. density_ 11380 /sq. mi.

Indianapolis

population_ 820,445 area_ 361 sq. mi. density_ 2,270 /sq. mi.

Columbus

population_ 787,033 area_ 217.2 sq. mi. density_ 3623.5 /sq. mi.

Detroit

population_ 713,700 area_ 138.5 sq. mi. density_5,142/sq. mi.

Boston

population_ 617,594 area_ 48.3 sq. mi. density_ 12786 /sq. mi.

Washington, DC

population_ 601,720 area_ 61 sq. mi. density_ 9864 /sq. mi.

Milwaukee

population_ 594,833 area_ 96.1 sq. mi. density_ 6189.7 /sq. mi.

Cleveland

population_ 396,815 area_ 77.7 sq. mi. density_ 5107 /sq. mi.

St. Louis

population_ 319,294 area_ 61.9 sq. mi. density_ 5158.2 /sq. mi.

Pittsburgh

population_ 305,704 area_ 55.4 sq. mi. density_ 5518.1 /sq. mi.

Cincinnati

population_ 296,943 area_ 77 sq. mi. density_ 3811.8 /sq. mi.

Toledo

population_ 287,200 area_ 80.7 sq. mi. density_ 3559 /sq. mi.

Grand Rapids

population_ 188,040 area_ 44.4 sq. mi. density_ 4235.1/sq. mi.

longitudinal building section

atmospheric conditions plan: level I 12

atmospheric conditions plan: level II

atmospheric conditions plan: level III

atmospheric conditions plan: level IV

typ. condition I

typ. condition II

typ. condition III

site strategy I - zone identification

site strategy II - zone separation

Hotel

Hotel Office

Office

Support

Support Office

Office

Support

Prefunction Services

Support Support

Prefunction Services

Support Support

Support

Performance Theater

Management

Support

Office Support

Support

16 Level - Plan Ground

Office

Support Support

Office Staging Area

Performance Theater

Management

Support

Banquet Hall

Support

Office Staging Area

Support

Banquet Hall

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site strategy IV - zone integration

Hotel

Hotel Conference

Conference

Office

Office Hotel Support

Support

Office

Prefunction Services Support

Support

Support Support Services

Services Management

Management Support

Support

Performance Theater

Support NAIAS Office

NAIAS Office Support

Support

Office

Office Office

Support

Support Banquet Hall

Office

Performance Theater

Office Support

Support

Staging Area

Office

Office Support

Banquet Hall Banquet Hall

Upper Level - Plan

Upper Level +I - Plan

[ SPAT I A L PAC K IN G ] Site 42° 16’ N + 83° 44’ W Ann Arbor, Michigan Proposed Client Ann Arbor DDA Program Mixed Use Residential Tower Spatial Packing was undertaken as a graduate comprehensive studio focused on midrise, mixed use housing in downtown Ann Arbor. The requirements were to provide varying sizes of units for mixed income families. The design addresses multiple site conditions and the demands and requirements of downtown conditions. The site was split into two buildings. A smaller low rise building faced the adjacent library and residential housing with live work studios on the ground floor as well as other public amenities. The roof slopes to respond to sun angles, ideal views, and the change in surrounding building elevations. The corner was emphasized by a large community space that connects the corridors and lobby space. The second of the buildings is a taller mid-rise tower that seeks to be a landmark building and place of destination. The floors are broken up into a series of community nodes providing double

height community spaces which vary in function every four stories. The tower responds to the surrounding context in a similar way as the lower bar building, with regards to sun angles, views, and neighboring context. Connecting the two buildings is an exterior courtyard that is the main public catalyst for the project. The courtyard connects the public from the adjoining bus transit center. The courtyard acts to support the influx of people with a array of transit oriented commercial and retail amenities. The facade pushes and pulls of the building creating a dynamic array of units and balconies while responding to local climate and energy conditions. It employs a series of screens and glazed panels that add to its dynamic nature.

2950 SF Urban Life Shop Bike Store

1200 Cafe

Weights

860 sf Retail/ Boutique

2950 SF Urban Life Shop Bike Store

1200 Cafe

Weights

Ramp to Garage Level

860 sf Retail/ Boutique 1560 sf Bar/Restaurant

Restaurant Patio

Live/Work First Floor

Boutique Shop

Restaurant Patio

Live/Work First Floor

Boutique Shop

Ramp to Garage Level

1560 sf Bar/Restaurant

Ground Level Plan

Water / Sewer / Telecommunications / Electrical Connections Room

Maintainence Storage

Exit Ramp 20%

Cafe Annex Boutique Retail Annex

Telecommunications & Electrical

Maintainence Storage

Entry Ramp 20%

HVAC and Fire Suppression Pipes

Telecom & Elec Chase

10 Parking Spaces 4 ADA Parking Space

78 Storage Spaces

Mechanical Space

15' CLTurning Radii

160 Bicycle Spaces Exit Ramp 20% Womens

Boutique Retail Annex

Telecom & Elec Chase

Telecommunications & Electrical

Fire System Panel

Mechanical Space

Water / Sewer / Telecommunications / Electrical Connections Room

160 Bicycle Spaces

Mechanical Space

78 Storage Spaces

Mechanical Space

Telecommunications & Electrical

HVAC and Fire Suppression Pipes

Telecom & Elec Chase

Maintainence Storage

Telecommunications & Electrical

Maintainence Storage

Fire System Panel

Cafe Annex

Kitchen

Boutique Annex

Mens

10 Parking Spaces 4 ADA Parking Space

Basement Plan 22

Entry Ramp 20%

15' CLTurning Radii

144 Bicycle Spaces

Telecom & Elec Chase

Massing Diagrams

floor plans- levels 2-5 26

floor plans- levels 6-9

floor plans- levels 10-13

floor plans- levels 14-17

Site Plan

[ RESP ONSIV ESKI N ] Site 38° 53’ N + 76° 59’ W Houston, TX Proposed Client Program Adaptive Facade System [ Focus ] [ Skin ] Building on the notion that indoor environmental quality is one of the most important aspects of design, the research engages current climate and atmospheric conditions attempting to manipulate or enhance how we perceive the indoor environment. Current building techniques are applied in a way that secludes us from experiencing these conditions while on the interior. The research and design strategies aim to develop a responsive system connecting the end-user with the exterior environment; a system that responds to and changes depending on exterior climate factors. The proposal speculates at the possibilities of harnessing climate conditions in a more productive means, going beyond current applications for energy collection and generation.

Initial research lead to the development of a new building “skin” that responds and adapts to the exterior environment. The responsive factors based on site location and climate are humidity, temperature, percipitation, and wind. The skin will adapt to those exterior factors based on the perception of acceptable environmental quality. The adaptability to these factor results in a limitless number of possible facade conditions. The skin development also aims to respond to the presence of the interior user.

[ URBA NH U B ] Site 38° 53’ N + 76° 59’ W Washington, DC Proposed Client DC Department of Transportation Program Transit Oriented Development Mixed Use UbranHUB involves the design and development of a transit oriented, mixed use center located in the Capitol Hill district of Washington, DC. The hub is to support multiple modes of public transportation and the newly proposed street car network. The design aims to solve several architectural issues in a rundown neighborhood with emphasis being placed on the connection of the surrounding neighborhoods and the design of a strong public integration. Formally the building represents the multiple modes of transportation while also using structural concrete to allow for less interior columns. The form supports the concept of creating connections to the community, specifically Eastern Market and Barrack’s row. The building acts as a guiding force across Eastern Market allowing the axis of the building to draw people to the Transit Center, providing them with a means to connect to the neighboring communities

and the rest of DC. The interior spaces gives way to the form creating the sense of the dynamic movement present in the systems interacting with the building. It allows for the creating of both large open spaces and more enclosed intimate spaces. The design utilizes various sustainable strategies, specifically an operable louver systems, high-efficiency l.e.d. lighting, photovoltaics, integrated insulation, and sustainable m/e/p systems.

Glound Level Plan

Level Two Plan

Level Three Plan

Roof Level Plan

DC Plan w/ proposed HUB & modes of transportation

Concept Models & Planning Strategies

Site Plan

Concept Models

Circulation Diagram

Section

East Elevation

West Elevation

Electrical Diagram 50

Plumbing Diagram

Mechanical Diagram

[ ARTI S T I CK IN D ER GART E N ] Site 38° 54’ N + 77° 12’ W Washington, DC

Proposed Client DC Department of Education Program Open Gallery Kindergarten The project consisted of designing a small art kindergarten for approximately 20 children. The site was located in northwest Washington, DC in a residential neighborhood. The design solution focused on the use of color and the relationship to its meaning and learning as well as the buildings integration within the surrounding context. The form of the building was two-fold. I looked to mirror the form of the existing houses on the block, and use the function of space to create division; student classrooms and faculty space. I utilized a strong central axis to create separation allowing for student classrooms on one side with faculty spaces on the other, connected by an outdoor playground space and the lobby / display gallery. The outdoor playground space is centrally positioned at the interior of the site to keep the school activity away from the edges of the site which had a high volume of street traf-

fic. The playground space helped strengthen the formal division between “learning” space and “administration” space. On each side of playground there is an inner corridor with glass panels that have the ability to open to the outside allowing for the passage of air. The corridor acts to let indirect light into the working spaces. The colored glass panels on both sides of the corridor provide a contrast reaction of the senses while entering into the corridor and classroom at certain times, while at others reflecting into the exterior playground.

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KITCHEN

STORAGE

EXTERIOR PLAYGROUND

RESTROOMS

OFFICES

CAFETERIA

LOUNGE

HALL

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EXTERIOR PLAYGROUND

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ENTRY/ GALLERY

HALL

CLASSROOM #3

GARDEN

CLASSROOM #2

GARDEN

CLASSROOM #1

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Ground Level Plan

[ EX H IBI T I ONPAVILION ] Site 38° 51’ N + 77° 1’ W Washington, DC

Proposed Client National Portrait Gallery Program Artist Gallery + Exhibition Cente r The project called for the design of an artist gallery acting as an extension of the National Gallery of Art. Located on Hain’s point peninsula in Washington, DC, the extension consisted of the main gallery space, a bookstore, a cafe, a lobby, and various support spaces. The implemented design aims to take advantage of certain site conditions, most notebly, the views across the river, sun angles, and wind directions on the elongated site. The proposal accentuates the elongation of the site was through a continuing path that doubles as the corridor and circulation once it enters the building. The corridor also serves as athe connection point for the different programmatic functions of the gallery. The gallery, exhbition space, and private gardens are divided into both exterior and interior, branching off from the main circulation corridor. The corridor controls the outward views with the use of

a wooden rain screen focusing the users attention on the artwork. The endpoint of the corridor opens up to a panoramic view looking back at Washington, DC and revealing the exterior. The corridor also serves as a division point, separating the gallery to the north for more ambient light, and the bookstore and cafe to the south for more direct light. The large solid, rain screen covered volume of the gallery acts to balance the adjacent corridor and opposing glass facade of the lobby, bookstore, and cafe. Within the solid volume are narrow openings under the wooden skin, diffusing the light into the display space for the required ambient light needed to effectively display artwork.

First Level Plan

Second Level Plan

COPPER FLASHING 4" POURED LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE OVER METAL FLOOR DECKING

FASCIA

W8 X 21 STEEL BEAM 6" LIGHT GAUGE STEEL C-RUNNER

18" STEEL BAR JOISTS @ 24" O.C.

2" EXTERIOR CONCRETE PANELS OVER 5/8" SHEATHING

BATT INSULATION SMOOTH FACED INTERIOR CONRETE FINISH OVER 5/8" GYP. BOARD

MOISTURE BARRIER BATT INSULATION 6" LIGHT GAUGE STEEL STUDS @ 16" O.C.

VENETIAN PLASTER FINISH OVER 2-LAYERS 5/8" GYP. BOARD

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ROOF DETAIL SCALE: 1'' = 1' - 0''

6''

2" EXTERIOR CONCRETE PANELS OVER 5/8" SHEATHING

INTERIOR CONCRETE FINISH OVER 2-LAYERS 5/8" GYP. BOARD 3" POURED LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE OVER METAL FLOOR DECKING

BATT INSULATION MOISTURE BARRIER 6" LIGHT GAUGE STEEL STUDS @ 16" O.C. 6" LIGHT GAUGE STEEL C-RUNNER STEEL COLUMN INCASED IN CONRETE @ 16' 0.C. W8 X 21 STEEL BEAM 6" LIGHT GAUGE STEEL C-RUNNER

18" STEEL BAR JOISTS @ 24" O.C. BATT INSULATION SMOOTH FACED INTERIOR CONRETE FINISH OVER 5/8" GYP. BOARD

D03

FLOOR DETAIL SCALE: 1'' = 1' - 0''

6''

2" EXTERIOR CONCRETE PANELS OVER 5/8" SHEATHING INTERIOR CONCRETE FINISH OVER 2-LAYERS 5/8" GYP. BOARD 6" REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB

BATT INSULATION MOISTURE BARRIER 6" LIGHT GAUGE STEEL STUDS @ 16" O.C. 6" LIGHT GAUGE STEEL C-RUNNER

4" GRAVEL BED W/ 6MIL PVB

5/8" ANCHOR BOLT @ 4 FT O.C.

POURED-IN-PLACE CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL SHEAR KEY 12" X 24" POURED CONCRETE, CONTINUOUS, STRIP FOOTING

D02

FOUNDATION DETAIL SCALE: 1'' = 1' - 0''

6''

[ ENV IRONO D E ] Site 38° 49’ N + 76° 11’ W Washington, DC

Proposed Client Program Prefabricated Modular Dwelling Unit EnviroNODE is the research + design of a 400sf sustainable, digitally prefabricated modular house. The project utilized digital design technologies, simulation and fabrication technologies in its conception, analysis and construction. Central to the project is the concept of four investigative nodes; mass customization, compact/ hybrid space, sustainable technology, and innovative construction strategies. The concept of the node carried into the physical structure of the design. The design used a prefabricated method of assembly allowing for the creation of a set of components and program modules that can be plugged in and arranged in accordance with certain site characteristics. The nodes translate into the interior functions of the space - kitchen, bath, sleeping, utility. Any given node can be activated at any time allowing for the user to define the allocation of a specific space or program. This

allows for the maximization of space within the overall living space. The final design incorporated all of the systems into the prefabricated assembly, generating an “off the grid” adaptable space.

Galvanized Aluminum Tubes radially framed to create structural platform

Prefabricated Floor Module with Integrated MEP systems, radially framed to create infrastructure platform

PRIMARY PROGRAM

SECONDARY PROGRAM

Prefabricated program modules w/ integrated shear bracing, MEP systems, & furniture; site characteristics determine where modules are fixed to floor platform

SLIDING PARTITION

COMPOSITE NODE

Program modules support lvl beams which frame openings and cantilevers

Node panel diagrams - optimization of interior / exterior space

Prefabricated roof panels w/ integrated lighting, radially framed to create structural ring at roof level

Infill roof w/ conventional wood framing

Exterior sliders: open

Exterior sliders: semi - open

Exterior sliders: closed

Rotating out: open

Rotating out: semi - open

Rotating out: closed

Interior sliders: open

Interior sliders: semi - open

Interior sliders: closed

Rotating in: open

Rotating in: semi - open

Rotating in: closed

Plywood sheathing over conventional framing

Pre-sloped rigid insulation and heat seamed rubber roofing membrane

Environmental Analysis

Daylight Analysis

KITCHEN SOUTH GLAZING OUT

KITCHEN SOUTH GLAZING IN

BATH SOUTH GLAZING OUT

BATH SOUTH GLAZING IN

BED SOUTH GLAZING IN

BED SOUTH GLAZING OUT

Node and Glazing Orientation

June 21 % 92.0+ 84.0 76.0 68.0 60.0 52.0 44.0 36.0 28.0 20.0 12.0

Average daylighting factor DFavg= T x W x O _________ 2A x (1-R)

T = transmission of glazing (0-1) W = total area of glazing ft2 O = angle of sky subtended at the window (degrees) A = total internal surface area, wall, floor, ceilings, and glazing (ft2) R= Area weighted average reflectance of surfaces (0-1)

T e m p e r a t u r e

H o u r l y Te m p e r a t u r e P r o f i l e 30

20 10 0

December 21 no heating 1

Time

bed south glazing in bed south glazing out bath south glazing in bath south glazing out kitchen south glazing in kitchen south glazing out OUTSIDE

80 70

June 21 natural ventilation 1

7/8â&#x20AC;? hat channels create air gap for rain screen facade panels

Prefabricated / mass customized rain screen panels hung on hat channels

Estimated Heating/Cooling Loads bath south glass in

bath south glass in

30000000

8000000

25000000

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20000000

bath south glass out

15000000 10000000 5000000

kitchen south glass out

kitchen south glass in

bed south glass in

bed south glass out

Resource consumption required to maintain an indoor environmental comfort range between 64 and 78 degrees F. Ta b l e s l i s t e s t i mated annual resource consumtpion in BTUs.

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bath south glass out

2000000

kitchen south glass out

kitchen south glass in

bed south glass in

bed south glass out

Customized glazing location responds to site characteristics as well as creating exterior deck spaces

High efficiency photovoltaic panels allow for low slope applications and integrated appearances