P O R T F O L I O BRENDAN COLFORD
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CURRICULUM VITAE BRENDAN COLFORD
08 / 2018 - Present
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019 - Summer
05 / 2020 - Present
05 / 2021 - 08 / 2021
12 / 2021 - Present
2022 - Present
brendan.colford@huskers.unl.edu 402.942.2347 236 N 33rd St, Lincoln Ne, 68503 issuu.com/brendanxc15
University of Nebraska-Lincoln l GPA 3.618/4 Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Minor in Product Design, Class of 2022
Randy Mayer & Associates l Architectural Intern Worked one on one with Randy Meyer performing tasks for him such as architectural drafting, computer modeling, AutoCad, graphic design work, assembly of building construction documents, participating in client meetings. Pizza Hut l Delivery Driver Customer service, cashiering, food delivery. Seasonal work. Whole Foods l Prepared Foods Food Prep, customer service, cashiering. Summer Job. Jason Griffiths XX LAM Studio l Student Worker I was brought on to help assist with some final fabrication work such as cnc, sanding, drilling, etc, as well as set up an exhibition on curved CLT structures. I will also assist Jason as he continues his curved CLT research into 2022. College of Architecture Woodshop l Student Worker Tasks for the position include Inventory/receipt management, material processing, shop maintenance, and student instruction.
Physical l Making Model making, sketching, laser cutting, 3D printing, mold making, resin casting, basic wood shop skills, basic CNC skills, design build, product prototyping
SKILLS
Digital l Design Rhino, AutoCad, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, V carve, V-ray
HONERS
REFERENCES
2018 - Present
Tau Sigma National Honers Society l Architecture
Lloyd (bud) Shenefelt l Assistant Professor of Architecture bshenefelt2@unl.edu Aziza Cyamani l Assistant Professor of Product Design acyamani@unl.edu Jazz Graves l Studio Instructor and Associate at Kieran Timberlake jazzgraves@gmail.com
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Tessellated Gables l Brendan Colford & Hannah Lau
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Philly Maker l Brendan Colford & Tymaree Krusemark
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Lincoln Montessori l Brendan Colford SOUTHEAST ISO SOUTHWEST ISO
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Taxonomy Pavilion l Brendan Colford
Baltic Hangboard Mount l Brendan Colford
TESSELLATED G A B L E S
HAUS takes a step away from the ancient, exclusive, hierarchical design practices of learning centers’ past, and moves towards breaking down the barriers between student and teacher, restoring power to the students through ownership of space, structure, and curriculum. It is understood that the general educational facility or learning environment is often designed with the majority in mind, so HAUS seeks to use its reclamation of student power to provide the less represented, arguably forgotten, body with a space to flourish. Located next to UNL’s Love Library, Haus is a community center that merges interactive learning, community outreach, and student housing to bridge the gap between education and social inequality. Haus is owned and operated through a collective of student organizations with a focus on giving back to its members. The programming creates a mainly non-hierarchical hodgepodge of people. Student space, as well as organizational space, living space, creative spaces, and social spaces all intermingle to encourage interaction and growth
This Project was a collaborative effort: Overall design and 3D model work by Brendan Colford and Hannah Lau. Presentation images by Brendan Colford.
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FIRST FLOOR 1. ATRIUM 2. CO-ED RESTROOMS 3. VESTIBULES 4. MAKER SPACE 5. CLASSROOM 6. LECTURE HALL 7. LOUNGE SPACE 8. EGRESS
SECOND FLOOR 1. ORGANIZATION OFFICE 2. ORGANIZATION LOUNGE 3. CONFERENCE ROOM 4. OPEN STUDY SPACE 5. STUDY PODS 6. COLLABORATION ROOM 7. CLASS ROOM 8. CREATIVE STUDIO 9. LIVING SPACES 10. CO-ED RESTROOMS
11. SINGLE RESTROOMS 12. STORAGE 13. LOUNGE SPACE 14. BREAK ROOM / KITCHEN 15. EGRESS
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THIRD FLOOR 1. DEMONSTRATION GALLERY 2. LIBRARY 3. COMPUTER LAB 4. COMMUNITY CAFE 5. STUDY BOOTHS 6. OPEN STUDY SPACE 7. OPEN LOUNGE SPACE 8. CLOSED LOUNGE SPACE 9. LIVING SPACES 10. SINGLE STUDY ROOMS
11. GROUP STUDY ROOMS 12. BALCONY 13. CREATIVE STUDIO 14. CO-ED RESTROOMS 15. SINGLE RESTROOM 16. STORAGE 17. EGRESS
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Philly Maker is a collaborative maker space situated in Philadelphia on the corner of North 10th and Buttonwood Streets. The site itself is full of many constraints such as the old rail viaduct on the East, a 10-story building to the North, and development to the West. However, there is an opportunity to engage with the viaduct and program it into a rail park. The focus of this project has been through the lens of steel makers/fabricators and their connection to the community. The building facade uses steel components to respond to the environment. It consists of two different types of steel panels that are attached to a metal framework on the exterior of the building. One of them is stationary and is used for water collection and harvesting and the second component panel is adjustable and is used for sun shading/privacy. There are two styles of shading panels one that swings open and closed and the other moves like an accordion. The shading panels are colored to give a fun and unique look that matches the culture of the lively neighborhood. This Project was a collaborative effort: Overall design by Brendan Colford and Tymaree Krusemark. Floor plans were done by Tymaree Krusemark. Presentation images were done by Brendan Colford.
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1. RECEPTION / ART DISPLAY 2. DESIGN SPACE 3. WORKSHOP 4. EGRESS 5. RESTROOM 6. STORAGE 7. PARKING ENTRANCE 8. LOADING 9. TRASH 10. WELDING STATION
1. CO-WORKSPACE 2. CONFERENCE 3. FLEX SPACE 4. EGRESS 5. RESTROOM 6. KITCHEN 7. LINK 8. OUTDOOR SPACE
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Shown is an iterative hybrid drawing of the Philly Maker Space, an interior render of the third floor event space/gallery and a interior render of the second floor co-work space.
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L I N C O L N MONTESSORI
Lincoln Montessori is an early education school for 3-6 yearolds based on the widely renown principles of Maria Montessori. Some basic principles include self-directed activities, hands-on learning as well as collaborative play. Hands-on learning is done inside and outside the classroom. Lincoln Montessori is situated near the Antelope Creek Trail allowing easy access to nature. Students also have access to a secured yard as well as a green house for self-directed activities. Inside the building there is a large open space studio area for them to play and learn in. There are a few additional rooms for the teacher’s office and classrooms where one-onone teaching sessions can occur.
This project was an individual effort: Design and presentation images where done by Brendan Colford
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This project has two primary focuses. To teach visitors about the site’s history with botany and to preserve the site and what we can of the original structure while still connecting it to the new event pavilion. The Oliver Ames Estate has a rich history in botany. Harvard professor and botanist Oak Ames cared for his plants in the greenhouse just a couple hundred feet away from the Ames Mansion. The site itself is home to many endangered plant species and expert landscaping by the likes of Frederick Law Olmsted. Every part of the site provides an understanding of its history. Even the Ames Mansion, which is not original to the site and of lower quality construction, has value in terms of context. As the trustees’ state, the main structure of the mansion will be demolished, and a small portion dubbed The Cube will remain. In its place would be an event pavilion that informs visitors of the history of the Ames Estate. Some optional spaces to utilize are the carriage house, which sits to the south of the mansion, and the greenhouse sitting north of the carriage house. An additional constraint is that the construction of the event pavilion must be built within the original footprint of the Ames Mansion.
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EXIT DECK
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To preserve the cube effectively, renovations are limited to the interior for ADA accessibility and functionality purposes. Covering most of the exterior is a new transparent facade structure. The cube has significance in its context to the site and remains partially visible to visitors. The addition of a translucent skin or SKRIM allows the original facade to remain intact while still visually connecting it to the design of the event pavilion.
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The event pavilion is a simple domino structure prioritizing views to the estate and a light-touch approach to altering the site. On the first floor is the kitchen, which is highly visible to the outside, making catering events a display to those that attend. On the second floor is an interactive taxonomy wall, which reflects the designated aesthetic of botanist diagrams. Here a visitor could take a flower, press it, and then display it on a grid-like glass structure creating a collectively informative display.
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BALTIC HANGBOARD M O U N T
One of the biggest issues with rock climbing is that the rate muscle growth occurs is not the same as the rate that tendon strength occurs. To go up an advanced or even an intermediate level climbing grade (5.11D to 5.12D on the YDS climbing grade system) is very difficult. It can take up to a year or more of consistent training for a climber’s tendons to catch up to their muscles. Rock climbers will often find themselves in situations where their tendons are not strong enough for the desired route. To combat this issue, they use a hang board for finger strength training. Hang boards are specialized training equipment that rock climbers use to hang off with their fingers periodically throughout the week in 3-10 second bursts to strengthen their finger tendons and ligaments. Hang boards help to isolate finger exercises into short, controlled repetitions and speed up the training process. Hang boards are often difficult to install in old homes, and often a permanent hang board cannot be used. This device works similarly to a door-mounted pull-up bar where a climber can attach the mount to the door frame without damaging it. This mount allows for a hang board or even standard climbing holds to be attached to the door mount.
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deep arm
compatible with standard climbing holds
2’ spacing
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3/4” baltic birch rubber mat
Climbing grade 3/8” t-nuts
adjustment system
standard arm
5” recessed t-nuts no friction on trim
multi-hole adjustment block allows for uneven trim
7.5” secured by carriage bolt
3/8” steel dowel nuts
fits most doors
front view
high quality fasteners
back view
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P O R T F O L I O BRENDAN COLFORD
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