brad MANN Portfolio 2015
brad MANN bradgmann@gmail.com 404.933.2723
Clemson University MARCH
2642 Battle Overlook, Atlanta, GA 30327 bradgmann@gmail.com 404.933.2723
Throughout my graduate studies in architecture, I have not only tried to learn HOW things are done, but I have also tried to ask WHY things are done a certain way, and WHAT can be done differently. This constant QUESTIONING has not only accelerated my learning, but it has also led me down some very interesting paths during projects. To me, design necessitates this CURIOSITY and PLAYFUL EXPLORATION. It allows me to be both PRACTICAL and THEORETICAL through the realization of a project. Good design, therefore, has the ability to be many things; it can go UNNOTICED, be PROVACATIVE, enhance SOCIAL life, be ENVIRONMENTALLY responsible, be finacially PROFITABLE, create a Home for an INDIVIDUAL, or cater to millions of PEOPLE. This potential for endless possibilities is what drew me to architecture and has maintained my passion throughout my education. This portfolio is a brief look into some of my explorations as a graduate student of architecture at Clemson University, and aims to show a PROCESS of thinking as much as a final product.
RESUME EDUCATION
August 2012 to Clemson University Present College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities, M. Arch Graduate Assistant Semester study abroad program in Genoa, Italy Wood Shop Supervisor
Clemson, SC
August 2011 The University of Georgia Terry College of Business, BBA, Real Estate Terry College of Business Real Estate Society Summer study abroad program at Oxford University, England Executive Board and Captain, UGA Lacrosse Team Sigma Chi Fraternity Hope Scholarship
Athens, GA
May 2007 The Westminster Schools Peer Leadership, GHSA Lacrosse State Champion, Varsity Football Captain
Atlanta, GA
EXPERIENCE
Summer 2014 Cooper Carry Intern Hospitality Studio Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents Completed initial site and building massing studies Participated in meetings and presentations with clients
Atlanta, GA
Summers Summerour & Associates Architects 2012-2013 Intern Design Development, Schematic Design, Construction Documents Model Building 3D Computer Modeling Site Observations September 2011- Marsh & McLennon Agency LLC, Rutherfoord Division June 2012 Account Executive/Producer Commercial insurance brokerage and risk management Research, build and manage portfolio of clients Provide surety bond advice and expertise to client base Align clients with appropriate surety providers Maintain relations with surety carrier underwriters Comprehensive national intern program during the summer of 2010
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Summer 2009 Carter Intern Internship with real estate investment and sales division Evaluated foreclosed properties for acquisition or management Completed research and data collection, conducted analyses and performed property inspections
Atlanta, GA
Summer 2008 JOA Marine Supervisor Managed the ski shop for a sales and service boat dealership Assisted in the service and parts departments Managed inventory maintenance, customer support and pricing estimates
Atlanta, GA
Summers Southwick Real Estate Lakemont, GA and Atlanta, GA 2005-2006 Site Manager and Work Crew Supervisor Managed daily activities of the work crews on residential construction sites Worked as part of the labor crew on multiple properties
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Rhino; Autodesk: Revit, AutoCAD; Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro; Microsoft: Excel, Word, Powerpoint; SketchUp; Model Making; Hand Drafting
REFERENCES
References provided on request.
TABLE OF
BB&T RENOVATION
CONTENTS
8
BIKE FRAME
16
HAIKU HOUSE
22
PRECAST TESSELLATION
28
MODEL MAKING
36
PHOTOGRAPHY
42
SKETCHES
50
BB&T RENOVATION FALL 2014 / STUDIO / CLEMSON
8
BB&T RENOVATION
This studio project was located in Asheville, NC where we were challenged to renovate the existing BB&T office building into a mixed-use hotel, vacation rental and condominium tower. My design seeks to break up the monolithic facade of the 1964 building by referencing the depth, texture and materiality of historical downtown Asheville.
Strip Existing Facade
Existing Floor Slab
Shift In and Out According to Program
Divided by Column Grid
Reinforce Horizontal Slab Edges
Shifted According to Program
Reinforce Verticality
Slab Edge Redefined
DN
DN
DN
UP
LOBBY FLOOR PLAN
DN
DN
UP
UP
TYPICAL HOTEL FLOOR PLAN
TYPICAL VACATION RENTAL FLOOR PLAN
DN
UP
TYPICAL CONDOMINIUM FLOOR PLAN
BIKE FRAME FALL 2014 / PRODUCT DESIGN / CLEMSON
16
GEOMETRY BIKE FRAME
Bike frames are typically made from tubular pieces that are welded together through a rigorous process of measuring, jigging and welding individual tubes into the desired geometry. For my project, I wanted to challenge this by using an I-beam structural system where the entire profile of the bike frame could be cut out in one piece, eliminating the geometrical jigging and measuring during fabrication. I mirrored that piece and added a center webbing to provide stiffness and stability. I cut the frame using a CNC router from a single sheet of 1/8 inch aluminum and then welded it together.
PIECES
56 cm 17.5 cm 57.3 cm 54 cm
40.8 cm
73ยบ
73.5ยบ 99.3 cm
MODELING
FABRICATION
ASSEMBLY
HAIKU HOUSE FALL 2013 / STUDIO / CLEMSON
22
HAIKU HOUSE
The first project of my second year of graduate school was a small, 1000sf house design for the Clemson, SC area. We started by writing a Haiku poem about our notion of “home,” and then derived our design based on that. We were asked to prioritize a select list of criteria to incorporate into the houses. My house is a modern take on a traditional “Dogtrot” house that takes advantage of passive heating and cooling strategies as well as precast pod construction.
WALL SECTION
D.W.
REF.
W
D
H.W.
FLOOR PLAN
FRONT ELEVATION
PRECAST TESSELLATION FALL 2013 / STUDIO / CLEMSON
28
SINGLE BRICK
STACKED
ROTATED VERTICALLY
PRECAST TESSELLATION
This studio project focused on exploring the possibilities of precast concrete. We began by studying different tessellations and the process of forming and casting the pieces. We developed the tessellations into a ‘kit of parts’ that could be cast repeatedly to create a structure or system. My project began as a single tessellating brick that developed into a kinetic precast structure held together by a tension structural system.
ELONGATED
RECONNECTED
ASSEMBLED INTO SYSTEM
STRAIGHTENED
BYPASSED / TENSION INTRODUCED
HINGES INTRODUCED TO ALLOW MOVEMENT
DUPLICATED AND ANCHORED
ALLOW MOVEMENT
INTRODUCE TENSILE ROOF
FORMWORK FOR CASTING HINGE PIECES PROCESS
MODEL MAKING CLEMSON / PROFESSIONAL WORK
36
STUDIO CLEMSON, FALL 2012
RELAXATION PARK TOYO ITO CLEMSON, FALL 2012
SUMMER INTERNSHIP SUMMEROUR & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS
PHOTOGRAPHY FIELD STUDIES / STUDY ABROAD
42
MUNICH, GERMANY
ROME, ITALY
VENICE, ITALY
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
PORTOFINO, ITALY
BMW HEADQUARTERS MUNICH, GERMANY
BRION-VEGA CEMETARY SAN VITO D’ALTICOLE, ITALY
SKETCHES FIELD STUDIES / STUDY ABROAD
50
brad MANN bradgmann@gmail.com 404.933.2723
Clemson University M.ARCH