CHRIS DAUBERT design portfolio 2011 - 2013 usc architecture
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CHRIS DAUBERT
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chriskdaubert@gmail.com 140 west 4 street apt. 7 new york, ny 10012
personal intent The percolation of Architecture provides the strength to create a seamless relationship with other professions. I believe since technology has progressed with unprecedented speed that architects now have the ability to manage a well-rounded approach to design. While respecting the past and accepting the future, fabrication and technology have redefined what sustainability means, making the term homogeneous with architectural design. Through these advancements; concepts can begin, and follow through with close intentions of community, climate, politics, and overall design.
university of southern california master of architecture
contents
01 double loop endeavour museum project arch 505a
08
blossom pavilion
14
extract + return
25
b-lo cycle shelter
group pavilion project arch 605b
long beach, ca rowing facility arch 605a
ub bicycle shelter competition
double loop
505a fall 2011
project: endeavour shuttle museum location: exposition park - los angeles, ca size: 75,000 sq ft program: museum
The arrival of the endeavour space shuttle provides a great educational opportunity for the greater Los Angeles area. There is a need for the museum to attract people from the outsite and lure them in to catch a glimpse of NASA history. A double loop design integrates itself inside exposition park, anchoring to the existing urban fabric. The overall form is manipulated by specific moments of interests around the site that enhances the building to site connection. These strategic gestures maximize the potential of space, a resolution to the previous endeavour museum that is currently unoccupied. By displacing the program to the perimeter of the site, the building continues the geometry of existing buildings and establishes itself on the site. A direct correlation is made by placing the exhibits inside the building that corresponds to a specific part of the shuttle. Each manipulation of space creates a variety of experiences for the inhabitants and shuttle. These moves work on a variety of scale, rejuvenating the social potential of the site location. Exposition Park as a whole will allow for the shuttle to become the iconic artifact it was meant to be.
program components phase one Administration Gift Shop Shipping / Receiving Shuttle Exhibits
55,000 sq ft 10,000 sq ft 5,000 sq ft 2,000 sq ft 38,000 sq ft
History
5,000 sq ft
Equipment
4,500 sq ft
Take Off
8,000 sq ft
Cockpit
6,000 sq ft
Landing
8,000 sq ft
Trajectory
6,500 sq ft
phase two
10,000 sq ft
Administration
1,500 sq ft
Classrooms
7,500 sq ft
Conference Room
1,000 sq ft
main exterior perspective
context + research demographic info
EDUCATION
MUSEUMS
Contextual relevance and research developed early on in the beginning of the project set up for overall massing strategies and layout.A deep understanding of the surrounding area helps provide important information that can have an impact on the design. in this case, an analyis of the urban fabric detected that almost 50% of the footprint researched was used for educational purposes. This dominant factor pushed the museum to not only house the endeavour, become an educational catalyst for the surrounding area. Basic demographic information is collected as well to truly understand the sociological impact the building can have.
population
3,792,621
Male
1,889,064 (49.8%)
Female
1,903,557 (50.2%)
White
1,888,158 (49.8%)
Black
365,118 (9.6%)
Hispanic
209,387 (5.5%)
Asian
426,959 (11.3%)
Other
902,959 (23.8%)
50%
10%
geography + climate Land Area Altitude Average Temperature
469 sq mi High : 5,081 ft 66
F
Footprint Coverage (50%)
Footprint Coverage (10%)
Design Influence (75%)
Design Influence (80%)
GREEN SPACE
PARKING
20%
RESTAURANTS
10%
10%
Footprint Coverage (20%)
Footprint Coverage (10%)
Footprint Coverage (10%)
Design Influence (25%)
Design Influence (50%)
Design Influence (20%)
massing strategy
01
Based on research gathered, along with a strong contextual influence, specific gestures are applied in order to create a relevant form that addresses the endeavour shuttle as well as surrounding context. The double loop scheme divides both phases of the museum; one being responsible for the endeavour shuttle itself, and the other for an educational opportunity for the community. The important relationship between the building and its surrounding creates a stronger anchor to the urban fabric. The facated form exemplifies itself on the site as a new building while respecting the historical relevance the surrounding area has.
02
PROGRAM
03
DISPLACE
04
SEPARATE
APPROPIATE
05
06
INTEGRATE
MANIPULATE
formal process Strong gestures work on a variety of scales for the building. After important contextual influences were decided upon, smaller manipulations were made in order to satisfy the needs of the program. The double loop scheme stays consistent throughout, but with different qualities. Program is placed differently throughout the building and the morphology of the building is tweaked. Formal studies such as these generate a narrative for the process of design. Multiple iterations are considered in order to achieve the most successful resolution. Each step has its meaning, and with each step comes a more resolved design.
site plan
GROUND FLOOR PLAN HUMAN SYSTEMS
LANDING (BELOW)
PHASE 2 LAUNCH
ON THE GROUND
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
IN-FLIGHT MEZZANINE
LAUNCH
ON THE GROUND
THIRD FLOOR PLAN MEZZANINE
OFFICES
MEZZANINE
interior perspective
south elevation
0 5'
25'
50'
100'
main entrance
construction tech The endeavour shuttle requires an extensive amount of preservation. Direct sunlight that comes in contact with the shuttle may have harmful effects down the line. A micro-perforated facade system was used in order to diffuse the light evenly throughout the space. The perforations range in size based on the structural members behind the skin. The visual effect highlights the particular manipulations of the building that were used to indicate what part of the museum the inhabitant is in.
perforated steel panels
spider glass system
perforated facade
10� x 8� tube steel structure
primary structure
perforated steel panels
spider glass system secondary structure
circulation
extract + return
program components
605a fall 2012
project: community rowing facility
location: marine stadium - long beach, ca size: 92,000 sq ft program: sports facility The current state of water contamination in Long Beach, California presents an epidemic that can be resolved through design. This political approach provides an alternative way to conceptualize the rowing facility located at marine stadium in alamitos bay. The design concept evolves from the fundamental problems existing in the water; utilizing the very nature of the site in order to express the situation through architecture. Mechanisms carry water up through the building to activate the space while serving multiple purposes. The architecture becomes a machine; a structure that facilitates algae cleansing tubes invoking new ideas on how to spark an initiative to revive. Inside the building tubes suggest a sense of ciruclation while cleansing the water. in particular areas the tubes become walls that allow for natural cooling to take place. A direct connection is made from the colorado lagoon to the alamitos bay. The addition to the rowing facility is not meant to overtake the original program, but celebrates the idea of water reclamation through architecture. Situated in a park that was under-utilized and poorly maintained, the rowing facility creates new purpose for the park, acting as an extension to the landscape.
total
92,000 sq ft Storage Facility
17,000 sq ft
Gym / Training
10,000 sq ft
Locker Room
7,000 sq ft
Administration
5,000 sq ft
Classrooms Water Reclamation Equipment Research + Development
8,000 sq ft 10,000 sq ft 8,000 sq ft 7,000 sq ft
Workshop
10,000 sq ft
Public Facilities
10,000 sq ft
main exterior perspective
context + research
150 ppm
140 ppm
water quality the initial research for this project was the conceptual driver for the project. water quality in the alamitos bay area in long beach, ca has been a problem for an extensive amount of time. a deep anayltic approach to the project generates statistical information that can be used as design. pollutants are broken down and compared over time. the information collected sets up a basis for which the design evolves from. an indepth understanding of the condition is critical before the initial design. the architecture can address a serious environmental epidemic and utilize it to its advantage. a celebratory stance on a progressing dilemma.
substances Aluminum Arsenic
130 ppm
120 ppm
110 ppm
100 ppm
90 ppm
80 ppm
70 ppm
Bromate Chloramines
60 ppm
Haloacetic Acids Nitrate
50 ppm
Coliform Bacteria 40 ppm Uranium Alkalinity
30 ppm
Boron Calcium
20 ppm
10 ppm
0 ppm
2008
2009
2010
0
2011
2012
2013
site selection alamitos bay
marina vista park
+ storm water runoff
underground culvert
formal process Multiple massing strategies were considered for the approach of this project. The complexity of the building alone presents a diffilcult task, but when tapping into another system the ramifications grow exponetially. Seen here are several massing models showing different layouts considered. The end result translates into a narrative from one body of water to the other. The architecture comes from within the colorado lagoon and is treated along the way until it is dispersed back into alamitos bay. A direct connection creating a positive outcome to a negative impact.
system development
iteration 4
iteration 1 concrete sleeves
pvc membrane anchor ties algae water
iteration 2
cable structure cable pins cable tie backs pvc membrane rib structure algae water
iteration 3 exterior membrane algae water rib structure
interior membrane anchor bolt
interior perspective - gym / storage connection
exterior perspective
colorado lagoon
second level
third level
alamitos bay
ground floor plan
fourth level
blossom pavilion
pavilion components
605b srping 2013
project: full scale pavilion
location: watt hall courtyard - usc campus, ca
hardware
size: 10’ x 12’ x 15’
4’ x 8’ Plywood
program: social gathering
4’ x 8’ petg Plastic
Designed and constructed in full scale, the blossom pavilion utilizes parametric design along with digital fabrication techniques to design and build the piece. the means of development bridge the gap between concept and construct. Utilizing basic materials such as wood and plastic and applying complex technology define the transition architecture is enduring with the advancement of fabrication techniques. The blossom pavilion takes on a societal responsibilty by inducing a sense of ambiguity between social interactions. Moments of clarity open through the shell of the pavilion in order to highlight or attract specific parts of the human body. Particular points of interest within the surrounding context suggest shifts in the geometry that allow for a more accurate sense of space. The translation from design to construction is no longer about numerical dimensions but geometrical relationships brought upon by the complexity of parametric design. This process does not overtake the design, but instead creates the possibility of advancing design and its capabilities of social institution. A close, intimate space provides the opportunity to engage with other people; revitalizing the traditional meaning of the pavilion.
White Paint Screws 18” x 32“ x 1/4” Acrylic Rivits
32 Sheets 34 Sheets 18 Gallons 1,008 Screws 6 Sheets 528 Rivits
software Rhino 5.0 Grasshopper CNC Milling
total size Total Wood + Plastic Man Power Days of Construction
18 Hours
1,800 cu ft 2,112 sq ft 3 People 9 Days
main entrance
FORMAL ITERATIONS GENERATIVE PROCESS One advantageous quality of parametric design is the ability to mass produce with the potential of mass customization. Hundreds of formal studies were computed and produced. After several generations, five groups were selected and then finally narrowed down to a single geometry. The relationship between the interior and exterior shells was influenced by the particular points of interest surrounding the site. Areas that had more influence were pulled with greater attraction. The aperture size depended on how close or far the extrusion was from the centroid of the geometry. Site specific research and computational design generate a complex form that is precisely accurate to its location. These extrusions are meant to create a sense of transparency through the pavilion; highlighting particular social conditions that occur inside the pavilion.
SERIES A
SERIES B
A-1
B-1
A-2
B-2
A-3
B-3
A-4
B-4
SERIES C
SERIES D
SERIES E
C-1
D-1
E-1
C-2
D-2
E-2
C-3
D-3
E-3
C-4
D-4
E-4
geometry manipulation
origin
stairwell clarity
main entrance
geometry resolution
origin
base
aperture
seal off
pathway clarity
entrance
walkway clarity
height
final geometry
cantilever
final
night time en
tectonic assembly In order to construct such a complex geometry several techniques were researched and studied. the final resolution? A two way waffle system that interlocked using no hardware. due to the limitation of a 3-axis cnc router, one plane of wood has to remain level, while the other went in a radial direction. This strategy allowed for an accurate reference to the original geometry while staying within budget and construction time. The router milled individual knotches into the vertical pieces so that the plastic could slide into them. Custom acrylic hardware pieces were made in order to lock the plastic into place. The base pieces were added so that inhabitants could walk into the geometry and sit on the bench inside.
horizontal pieces
plastic pieces
vertical pieces
base pieces
vertical wood pieces
rivit connection
plastic fastener
petg plastc ribs
horizontal slots
plastic to wood connection detail
night time perspective
b-lo cycle shelter
shelter components
competition srping 2011
project: bike shelter competition place: 1st place
statistics
location: Greiner Hall dormitory
Bicycle Occupancy
size: 60’ x 20’ x 12’
Re-Used Bike Chains
program: storage Kinetic and static systems seemlessly work together in order to create a unique alternative to bike storage. The static qualities of the structural system give support for the kinetic capabilities of the facade system. Given the site location at the University at Buffalo North Campus, the opportunity for an experimental approach for a bike shelter seems appropiate. Continuously changing its appearance, the bike envelope becomes a direct resemblance of the activity within the structure. The interactive concept of the shelter chooses to engage the students rather than neglect them. Pushing bicycles into a vertical position slides the glass panels up and down that not only provides shelter for the bike, but displays a different character depending on the number of bicycles stored. The B-LO Bike Shelter creates a dynamic space to pass through, rather than creating dead space that traditional bike locks create.
Design Period
62 bikes 184 chains 1.5 weeks
Climate Average Temperature
56
F
Average Precipitation
3.38 in
Average Wind Speed
11.8 mph
walkway perspective
context + research STATISTICAL GENERATION
31 33
Windspeeds Jan-Jun
3.18
42 55
3.89
71
er
emb
59 48 36
13.1 mph 13.1 mph
rua ry
4.01
dec
80
12.3 mph
2.87
11.4 mph
feb
er emb
75 78
13.8 mph
2.59
january
67
nov
10.8 mph
h arc
m
3.01
april
october 3.52
tem
ber Jul-Dec
e
3.26
Windspeeds
3.46
jun
july
aug ust
3.90
may
sep
Located in the lake effect region in Erie County, New York, Buffalo has unique climatic conditions few cities endure. The use of statistical information can act as a design generator. The design becomes as dynamic as the weather. Pooling all the data together allows for the design to address these conditions and adapt to the anticipated. A sharp awareness for climatic conditions can be expressed through an elegant architecture that presents itself as a work of art.
weather analysis for buffalo, ny
3.66 3.23
10.2 mph 9.7 mph 10.2 mph 11.1 mph 12.3 mph 13.1 mph
Temperature Wind Speed Precipitation
Transparent Glass Panel
Bicycle chain
step 1 chain diagram
primary crank shaft
translucent Glass Panel
step 2
front wheel brace
step 3 bike lock
opaque glass panel
step 4
shelter to bike relationship diagrams
bicycle chain mechanism
DAUBERT - 2013