Cevan Noell Architecture Portfolio 2021 by Noell.C

Cevan Noell Portfolio

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Growing up in Philadelphia, I was exposed early on to the importance of architecture. Not just in the pure creation of space, but in the crafting of culture and community. As I continued to grow, I developed a deep respect for architecture both historic and new. The effect growing up in a world heritage city has had on me guides my passion as I dive deeper into the architectural processes. As I transition into the professional field, I look forward to honouring my community as a crafter of equitable, liveable, and sustainable spaces. Thank you for viewing my portfolio and may our paths cross again soon. Kind regards,

Projects Solar Decathlon China

Solar Decathlon Façade Proposal

NYC Toobe

Pneumatic Rail System

Kuri Cabin

Low Ground Disturbance Shelter

Cherry Pop

Modular Night Seating Pop-up

Fractured

Jefferson Glass Competition Entry

Nook Along the Arroyo Desert Broom Library

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Solar Decathlon China Facade Proposal

As a joint collaboration with Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) since August 2020, my colleagues from Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) and I have been designing an environmentally conscious passive home for lower to middle-class families as part of the 2021 US Department of Energy/China Solar Decathlon. Under the guidance of our professor, we have rapidly developed and designed an innovative operable envelope/skin for the “Y- House”. I have had the opportunity to work on multiple aspects concerning the skin system including operability, detailing, system placement, system design, and visualization for our international team. As part of the Solar Decathlon, completed entries will be showcased at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Our “Y-Team” (XJTLU/ TJU), are currently placed 2nd internationally out of 15 finalist teams. Rhino 6 | Revit | Twinmotion | Lumion | Design 10 | Spring 2021

Solar Decathlon China

Jiayi Yan, Jie Li, Jingyi Zou, Junyu Chen, Keyin Wang, Leying Xu, Lin Lin, Liuming Bao, Liyu Zhang, Mingyuan Zhou, Qingning Lin, Qining. Song, Qirong Wang, Qiujun Chen, Ran Zang, Shuhang Chen, Shuyu Ni, Silas Oludawahunsi, Siqi Deng , Siyan Shen, Tianhao Yan, Wang Xiaoyu, Weishan Zhang, Wenjunlan Huang,

Qiu Zhang, Chenyu Zhou. Thomas Jefferson: Olivia Birritteri, Cynthia Baublitz, Norman Engel,Saifeldin Hussein, Matthew Ledner, Nicholas Lockard, Ryan Mcmahon, Cevan Noell, Eric Rushinski, Anthony Sclafani, Jack Whalen.

The Y-Project design is forwar edge design elements along w Preliminary research for the Z in sustainability-minded home buying decisions.

Flying Architecture

Integrated in the building skin and part of the architecture of the house, the semitransparent, perovskite-based photovoltaic modules supply 100% of the energy

Daylight and solar heating a re a d j u ste d b a s e d o n thermal control and user requirements

The interactive wall enables smart working, home automation and entertainment through an intuitive interface integrated in the architecture

The living roof and wall add extra thermal insulation and inertia a n d p re -f i l t rate t h e external air

The doubles k i n fa ç a d e and the buffer space provide dynamic insulation, solar preheating and protection from the extreme weather for the plants.

The house experiments with urban farming and aquaponic agriculture in the solarium and in and in the separated greenhouse enable

Preheated air from the solarium is transferred through to the AHU to reduce heating loads.

AHU The house is smart-gridready, with batteries able to store renewable energy from the photovoltaic systems to ensure continuous supply and flexible exc h a n g e s w i t h t h e network

The solarium brings nature and daylight at the heart of the house and accommodates smallscale indoor farming

The radiant floor works at low temperature, maximising the efficiency of the heat pump and ensuring impeccable thermal comfort

The house relies largely on passive strategies to reduce energy consumption to a minimum. The residual thermal need is met by a highefficiency geothermal heat pump, using the renewable energy generated on site

Building Section Perspective Smart plant Our proposed acrylic facade double membrane system has mirrorand wall many unique characteristics that require vigorousInteractive testing Smart polygon display development. If successful, our “second skin” will allow prevegetated planters a protective barrier from the climate of Zhangjakou, China which is characterized by cold winters where Smart control temperatures are able to drop to -25 C. The air between the outer and inner facade walls takes advantage of solar gain to become preheated before exchanging that energy through our AHU.

Solar Decathlon China

This allows us to achieve significant energy reductions in the heating dominated region while venting Integrated Furniture in the summer to function as a solar chimney, cooling the interior. Our facade is Flexible Space also designed as an operable wall system, allowing easy access to the greenery beneath as well as allowing connection to the Adaptable Configuration outdoor terrace and garden on the building exterior. Our facade integrates vertical greenhouse spaces, crucial insulation values, natural ventilation, as well as a modular system with potential for a larger scale application.

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16mm CLEAR ACRYLIC PRINTED PEROVSKITE PHOTOVOLTAICS

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16mm ACRYLIC WALL PANEL

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East Elevation 1 : 50

Functionally , the structure uses the cardinal directions to its advantage. On the southern face, the envelope utilizes multiple different systems to respond to the programmatic needs of the interior. For the central solarium space, we once again designed for the greenhouse affect, by bringing the southern heat into the building. When cooling is desired, either the intermediate space can be vented or alternatively, the entire facade could be opened to the exterior allowing a physical connection

East Elevation WEST ELEVATION SIMILAR ON OPPOSITE

A102 For each of the “side bays” which of the interior and exterior. house the living spaces and sleeping quarters, the envelope’s FACADE EAST ELEVATION functionality maximizes the radiant solar energy projected on to the building through the use of Perovskite Photovoltaic (PV) panels. The east, west, and north walls focus on shielding the vegetation beneath while allowing maintenance access.

LADDER

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Roof Plan 1 : 50

FACADE ROOF PLA

PRINTED PEROVSKITE PHOTOVOLTAICS

Roof Plan 10 Solar Decathlon China

ALUMINUM C-CHANNEL EXTRUSION DOUBLE 3mm ACRYLIC PANEL WITH 10mm AIR GAP

80mm ALUMINUM TUBE BOLTING PTFE VENT FLAP AND GRILL ALUMINUM TUBE SUPPORT FOUNDATION PLATE

Side Bay Foundation 1:5

Side Bay Foundation 11

DOOR HANDLE TEE EXTRUSION

DOOR HINGE ALUMINUM L BRACKET

TIE BACK

GASKET

PTFE VENT FLAP

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ALUMINUM ANGLE DOUBLE 3mm ACRYLIC PANEL WITH 10mm AIR GAP

PRE-VEGETATED PLANTERS

10mm ALUMINUM SPACER BAR AND DESICCANT

STRAW BALE INSULATION

GASKET

SHEATHING STUD

LIFT OFF HINGE ALUMINUM U CHANNEL

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North Edge Detail 1 : 20

North Wall Corner Detail

Southern Corner Detail 1:2

Southern Wall Corner Detail

A301 To properly support the envelope system, the framing dimensions of our modular facade have been designed to coordinate with the structural spacing of our primary structural walls. This cuts down on cost of additional framing and materials and creates a synergistic feedback loop between the second facade, the vegetated planter system, and the structure beneath. In order to eliminate the moment of generated by the facade panels, a concrete footer is constructed allowing a secure connection to the earth. 12 Solar Decathlon China

CORNER DETAILS

C-CHANNEL ALUMINUM ANGLE

WEATHER PROOFING SEALANT ALUMINUM ANGLE/HEADER GASKET

FLASHING GUTTER ALUMINIUM ANGLE EPDM GASKET SILICONE

ALUMINUM SPACER AND DESICCANT

ALUMINUM SPACER 3mm ACRYLIC 10mm AIR GAP

DOUBLE 3mm ACRYLIC PANEL WITH 10mm AIR GAP

40mm x 80mm C CHANNEL

TYP. Wall Header Detail

Header Detail 1:2

North Header Detail and Gutter

North Header Detail 1:2

16mm CLEAR ACRYLIC 40mm x 40mm ALUMINIUM TUBE

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PRINTED PEROVSKITE PHOTOVOLTAICS ON ACRYLIC

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GREEN ROOF

NON-OPERABLE ACRYLIC PANELS

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OPERABLE ACRYLIC PANELS

PRE-VEGETATED PLANTERS

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360mm STRAW BALE WALL

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OPERABLE ACRYLIC PANELS

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PREVEGETATED PLANTER

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HANNEL

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DRAINAGE CHANNEL

PTFE VENT FLAP ALUMINUM TUBE SUPPORT

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UCTURE

East Wall to PV roof 1 : 30

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East Wall Section

West Wall Section West Wall Section 1 : 30

GUIDE BAR

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HORIZONTAL LOUVRE PIN ROTATION POINT

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ALUMINUM STOP ALUMINIUM FRAME

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RIDGE BEAM

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SILICONE SEALANT BACKER ROD

LOUVRE ALUMINIUM FRAME 30

Ridge Vent Detail 1:5

ALUMINUM COVER

SMALL ROTATING MOTOR

Ridge Vent Detail

PIN CONNECTION ROTATING METAL ROD

GUIDE BAR

16mm ACRYLIC ALUMINIUM GUTTER/CATCH

HORIZONTAL LOUVRE

STAND OFF

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ROTATING ROD MOTOR MOUNT

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ALUMINUM COVER SMALL MOTOR L ANGLE WELDED PLATE ALUMINIUM TUBE BEAM

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METAL GRATE PTFE VENT FLAP ACRYLIC PANEL 80MM EXTRUSION Ridge Vent Linear Section 3 ALUMINIUM TUBE 1:5 SUPPORT METAL PLATE 16mm ACRYLIC ENTRANCE RAMP MOUNTING BOLTS ALUMINUM CATCH

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STEEL END CAP

16mm ACRYLIC

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ALUMINIUM COVERING

Ridge Vent Section 1 : 25

Ground Condition Detail at Ramp

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RIDGE VENT DETA

Ground Condition at Entry

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FRITTEDFRITTED ACRYLICACRYLIC

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Typical Door Panel Elevation Typical 1 Door Panel Elevation 1 : 30 1 : 30

ALUMINUM ALUMINUM TUBE TUBE SUPPORT SUPPORT 30mm 30mm DIAMETER DIAMETER

Typical Facade Door Panel Elevation 50mm SHEATHING 50mm SHEATHING STRAW BALE WALL STRAW BALE WALL

DOOR HANDLE DOOR HANDLE

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North Wall Se North 3 Wall Section a 1 1 : 30 : 30

BREATHABLE WATERPROOF BREATHABLE WATERPROOF MEMBRANE MEMBRANE PRE-VEGETATED PRE-VEGETATED PLANTERPLANTER SUPPORT SUPPORT

IRRIGATION IRRIGATION PIPING PIPING 1200

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PRE-VEGETATED PLANTERS PRE-VEGETATED PLANTERS PTFE VENT FLAP & METAL PTFE VENT FLAP & METAL GRILL GRILL 40mm ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 20mm x20mm 40mmxALUMINUM EXTRUSION FACADEFACADE TIE BACKTIE BACK

Typical Wall Plan Detail Typical 2 Wall Plan Detail 2 1 : 30 1 : 30 16 Solar Decathlon China

80mm ALUMINUM C 40mm x40mm 80mmxALUMINUM C CHANNEL SUPPORT CHANNEL FACADEFACADE SUPPORT STRUCTURE STRUCTURE

Typical Facade Door Panel Plan

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ACRY ACRYLIC

Building Massing

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PRINTED PEROVSKITE PHOTOVOLTAICS ON ACRYLIC 1110

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COUNTERWEIGHT

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DOOR GUIDE TRACK

PULLEY & HANDLE

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VERTICAL BIFOLD DOOR FRAME

Outer Solarium Elevation 1 1 : 30

DOUBLE LAYER 3mm ACRYLIC PANEL WITH 10mm AIR GAP

Outer Solarium Elevation

Solarium Wall Section Solarium Wall 1 : 30

Section

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PRINTED PEROVSKITE PHOTOVOLTAICS ON ACRYLIC

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Side Bay West Elevation 1 : 30

Side Bay West Elevation

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INTERIOR GLAZING

PTFE VENT FLAP

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80mm x 40mm C CHANNEL

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DOUBLE LAYER 3mm ACRYLIC WITH 10 mm AIR GAP

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Typical Side Bay Plan Detail 1 : 30

GLUBAM Y STRUCTURE

Side Bay West Plan

Side Bay Wa 1 : 30

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1:1 Scale Models As the project nears completion, we decided to create several 1:1 scale models to better understand and improve construction tolerances and feasibility. These are some of the examples of our assemblies. The first (opposite and below) being a corner condition showing the roof and wall construction with our acrylic panels set inside their frames. At left is our operable door system mock up.

NYC Toobe

Pneumatic Rail System With rising sea levels and an already flooding subway system, New York City required a transit system capable of functioning in the now flooded subway without being impacted by water. Paying tribute to the Beach Pneumatic Transit subway and the New York Metro’s rich history in public transit, I created three sample structures (attached, spanning, and underground) for a self sealing pneumatic transit system (Toobe).

Revit | Photoshop | Design 6 | Spring 2019

Site Map

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Grace Station Proposal Facing East

Tectonic Expansion

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High pressure air pushes the trailing carriage.

Intermediate pressure forms carriages into a “train” of compressed air Pockets.

The intermediate pressure builds forcing the carriage in front to either move forward or the car behind to Slow to a Stop. Keeping the spacing equal distant.

In front of this “train” of carriages is a low pressure vacuum.

When a carriage is stopped at a station the air pressure bypasses the blockage by being diverted into the station structure itself and re-enters the system on the other side of the stationary carriage. This allows one carriage to be stopped while the others continue to operate.

APPEARANCE. THIS ALLOWS THE VISUAL IMPACT TO BE LESS THAN CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS FORMS THAT ENHANCE THE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE.

GRAND CENTRAL SPANNING CONDITION

South Elevation (100% Expanded)

West Elevation (100% Expanded)

Building Entry Approach (100% Expanded) Low Pressure (Vacuum)

Side Elevation

W.R. Grace Building Attached Condition Example

South Elevation (100% Expanded) 0 10

Front Elevation

Adaptability

With the vying for space on Manhattan, adaptability is key. Toobe’s structure relies on a lightweight steel, ETFE and plexiglass construction that allows relatively high adaptability in deployment and appearance. This gives a softer visual impact when compared with conventional constructions as well as allowing for forms that enhance the pedestrian experience.

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MAIN CONCOURSE (BELOW)

Platform Level Plan

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Section Through Platform

INTERACTION

NORTH BALCONY

THOUGH TOOBE IS DESIGNED TO PRIMARILY FUNCTION AS A SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT SYSTEM UTILISING THE EXISTING NEW YORK SUBWAY TUNNELS AND STATION SPACES, WHERE REQUIRED THE SYSTEM IS ADAPTABLE TO ABOVE GROUND OPERATIONS. THE LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION IS SUITABLE FOR DELICATE INTERACTIONS WITH EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE CAUSING MINIMUM DISRUPTIONS TO STRUCTURE AND View From East Balcony SURROUNDINGS. EAST BALCONY

WEST BALCONY

View From West Balcony (60% Expanded)

MAIN CONCOURSE (BELOW)

Grand Central 42nd Street Spanning Condition Example 0

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Platform Level Plan

View From Main Floor (60% Expanded)

Platform Level Plan

Section Through Platform

West Elevation (60% Expanded)

Section Facing West

Interaction

Toobe’s structural system is adaptable to above ground operations and allows delicate interactions with existing infrastructure with minimal disruptions to structure and surroundings. In this example, I added another layer to the rich tapestry of Grand Central Station. To respect the historic structure, I wanted my design to contrast itself from the existing station and fully embrace its contemporary design. 26 NYC Toobe

View From West Balcony (60% Expanded)

Grand Central 42nd Street Spanning Condition Example

TOOBE’S INFRASTRUCTURE.

Surface Level Access to Underground Concourse Surface Level

Access to Underground Concourse

Deflated Condition

Mezzanine Level Connections to Broadway Line Platforms and Mezzanine Level Lower Mezzanine

Connections to Broadway Line Platforms and Lower Mezzanine

Inflated (Bypass) Condition

Upper Platform Level Platforms Serving Broadway Lines Lower Mezzanine with Connections to Upper Platform Level 7th Avenue Line Platforms Platforms Serving Broadway Lines Lower Mezzanine with Connections to 7th Avenue Line Platforms

Reuse

With Toobe’s dimensions based off of existing New York tunnels, New York’s subway network is rapidly adaptable to housing Toobe’s infrastructure. Flooding tunnels in existence are renewed by retrofit with the atmospherically sealed pneumatic system. In the event of new line or expansions the relative small size of a single tunnel allow for low cost excavations. 28 NYC Toobe

Lower Platform Level Serving the 7th Avenue Line Lower Platform Level Serving the 7th Avenue Line

Times Square

Underground Condition Example 29

Kuri Cabin

Low Ground Disturbance Shelter Kuri Cabin’s design (Inspired by “Hut on Sleds” by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects), perches itself on sleds to minimise contact with the ground. Nearly the entire facade is enveloped behind rough reclaimed timber clad shutters, which fold away to reveal and shade a large picturesque window on the front facade. Inside, the intimate cabin has ample storage on the warm walnut built in bookshelves, while heat is supplied by way of a kindling burning oven. At the rear of the cabin, a lofted sleeping area is accessible via ladder. Kuri Cabin takes advantage of the park’s natural splendor by enhancing inhabitants’ views.

Loft Floor Plan

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Site Diagrams

Main Living Space Entry Porch Sleeping Loft

Ground Floor Plan

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Interior Rendering

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Cherry POP

The site is located on the corner of 19th and Cherry Streets in Center City Philadelphia. Through our research and observations there seeme on the go style of food consumption. This Pop-up would enhance the area by supplying a visually interesting evening display to attract peo for local food vendor’s to come and sell, and supply a space for relaxing and interaction between commuters, local residents, and tourists tha modular seating booths are designed to be moveable as well as color customizable. During the heavy morning commute the booths could site. During the evening they can be spread out to welcome slower moving traffic. This allows for each booth to be an independent entity, w one hue to celebrate a holiday or event and creating a carefully choreographed arrangement.

Cherry Pop

Cherry Street

Modular Night Seating Pop Up

19th Street

Located on the corner of 19th and Cherry Streets in Center City Philadelphia. This Pop-up would enhance the area by supplying a visually interesting evening display to attract people who would otherwise leave the area after working hours, give space to local food vendors to sell, and supply a space for relaxing and interaction between commuters, local residents, and tourists that frequent the area. To better interact with the daily shifts in the usage of the area, the modular seating booths are designed to be moveable as well as color customized. During the heavy morning commute the booths are designed to be pushed out of the Cherry way to POP allow fast moving Night Circulation Diagram pedestrian traffic on and off the site. During would The sitethe is locatedevening on the corner of 19th they and Cherry Streets in Center City Philadelphia. Through our research and observations there seemed toNight be little to no spaces for people to sit and eat. Most of the Diagram eateries cater to a more Site Circulation go style of food consumption. This Pop-up would enhance the area by supplying a visually interesting evening display to attract people who would otherwise leave the area once they are done with their day, give space be spread out to welcome slower movingonfor the traffic. local food vendor’s to come and sell, and supply a space for relaxing and interaction between commuters, local residents, and tourists that frequent the area. To better interact with the daily shifts in the usage of the area, the

Day Circulation Di

Flyers

Phillies

modular seating booths are designed to be moveable as well as color customizable. During the heavy morning commute the booths could be pushed out of the way to better allow fast moving pedestrian traffic on and off the site. During the evening they can be spread out to welcome slower moving traffic. This allows for each booth to be an independent entity, with Breast their own lights and orientationEarth or to Dayallow for booths to act as a whole, lighting as Cancer one hue to celebrate a holiday or event and creating a carefully choreographed arrangement. Cherry Street

Cherry Street

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Eagles

Easter Independence Day

Booth Color Diagram for Events Frosted Acrilic

Glass Acrilic

Dark Steel

Dark Stained Wood

Steel

Rubber Tile

LED Strips

19th Street

Cherry Street Rendering

Night Circulation Diagram

Physical Concept Models Phillies

Breast Cancer

Day Circulation Diagram

Primary

Day Site Circulation Diagram Secondary

Flyers

Earth Day

32 Cherry Pop Easter

Eagles

Material Diagram

19th and Cherry Street Renderin

Rendering From Opposing Corner 33

Night Circulation Diagram Phillies

Flyers

Breast Cancer

Earth Day

Eagles

Easter Independence Day

Booth Color Diagram for Events Each booth is an independent entity, able

Frosted Acrilic

have lights orientation or Tile Glass Acrilic to Dark Steel their Dark own Stained Woodand Steel Rubber

Materiality Diagram

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Module Color Samples

to act as a whole, lighting as one hue to celebrate a holiday or event and creating a carefully choreographed arrangement.

Day Circulation Diagram

Primary Secondary

Cherry Street Rendering

View From Cherry Street Towards Vending Area

Fractured

Jefferson Glass Competition 1 Kelly Drive requires a privacy wall to separate it’s carpark from the green set back created between Kelly Drive and the building edge. Fractured, breathes visual interest back into an under-stimulating stretch of historic waterfront real estate while paying homage to the local geographic conditions. Fractured, accomplishes this by offering two layers of interaction; a large flowing sculpture made to be experienced from afar by car or bike, as well as a more human scaled glass wall up close. the shape of the wall panels invoke the form of the natural stone cliffs found along the river’s edge.

Revit | Studio 6 | Fall 2018

Physical Model Photographs

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Section

Kelly Drive Elevation

Material and Structural Diagram

Wall Rendering

Construction begins with a poured concrete base embedded with steel support rods to transfer the load of the wall to the ground. The main load bearing element is a steel truss running along the central mass of the wall. LED strip lightning is then installed on the vertical face of the truss. Each panel of spindral glass is mounted to an aluminium frame and then attached to the main supporting truss via aluminium rods. 37

Nook Along the Arroyo Cave Creek Community Library

In a team of three Audrey Swanson, Mike Conolly, and I created and documented a series of drawings to a design development (DD) level of insight. Our chosen project was located in Cave Creek, Arizona (Phoenix Area). In response to local use of the existing library, we focused on providing a well balanced centre for the community that incorporates aspects of a library, learning lab, and local gathering space all organized around a central outdoor terrace.

Revit | 3DS Max | Studio 8 | Spring 2020

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Exterior Courtyard Facing South 39

Site Context Site

Context

Site Context

Our site location is located withing the Phoenix metro area. The site sits on the edge of a suburban predominately single family area and the undeveloped and protected desert. Our project begins by studying the visual surroundings of the site and its connections to the Sonoran Desert, area mountains, and the city centre. An early interest of ours was the study of the area inhabitants. 40 Nook Along the Arroyo

Not having physical access to the site, our investigations relied on virtual studies and cold calling. Our findings found a majority white collar workforce with a heavy dependence on automobiles for transit. Interesting as well was the breakdown of homes with children and Sinks and Dinks which we found to be a sizeable part of the population.

Demographics & Climate

Building Context Site

Existing Program The current library’s program is organized around the stacked area with a pinwheel arrangement of auxillary spaces. To bring the functionality of the building in line with not just the modern ideas of a library but how the current users enjoyed the space, we decided to organize our program around the outdoor terrace.

This response was driven by not only capatilizing on the views and connection out toward the desert, but on the communities love and engagement with the existing terrace space. We also incorporated an increase in breakout and event space to change the building from just a library into a space for community.

DESERT BROOM LIBRARY EXISTING PROGRAM

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Proposed Program

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Site Plan

Responding to existing drainage and winds we developed a tripartite program plan of service areas, meeting spaces, and the main stacks. Stepping the building back allows for the building to sit low and not dominate the flat desert expanse. Sloping our roofs towards the arroyo directs rainwater during seasonal rainstorms. 44 Nook Along the Arroyo

The creation of northern clerestory windows allows diffused natural light into the buildings interior while shading from the more harsh southern exposure.

orm Development

Massing Diagrams

Massing Diagram

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Materials

Structure

Material Diagram

olar Studies

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Circulation Desk & Lounge

MEP Coordination

Reception Desk View North

Elevations

East Elevation

Structure Materials

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West Elevation

North Elevation

South Elevation

ructure, MEP, and Aesthetic Goals

Building Diagram

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MEP Plumbing

Plumbing Diagram

Gutters & Downspouts

Gutters and Downspouts

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Standing Seam Metal Roof

Exposed Timber Structural System

Tripartite Main Floor Layout With Open Circulation Spines

HVAC Return/Exhaust Running Over Service Core

Service Core

Raised Floor System For Mechanical Access

Glazing Facing North For Views

Exterior Patio With Shading HVAC Supply and Electrical Running in Crawl Space

MEP Coordination

Exploded Building Diagram

West Wall Section 2D

Wall Detail Sections

MEP Coordination

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West Wall Detail

Rammed Earth Wall Section

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Green Roof Wall Detail

MEP Coordination

Green Roof Wall 3D Detail

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Career Objective

Cevan Nichol Noell

cevannoell.ddns.net Contact 1(267) 274-7115

Cevannoell@gmail.com 6611 North 11th Street Philadelphia, PA 19126

Education 2018 - 2021

Bachelor of Architecture

Minor in Historic Preservation Magna Cum Laude Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA

2016 - 2018

Associates of Art in Architecture

With High Honor

Associates of Art in Interior Design

With High Honor

Architectural Visualization Certificate

Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA

Additional Skills Revit AutoCAD 3DS Max Sketchup

Seeking an entry level position in the field of architecture to bring my problem solving and creative mindset. Will leverage my diverse background and skill set in contribution to team goals and needs.

Professional Experience Sous Chef June 2014 - May 2019 M.A.T.T.’s Sliders / Philadelphia, PA Increased kitchen productiveness through careful managing and directing of multiple staff in an industrial kitchen setting. Insured kitchen functionality by organizing, managing, rotating, and ordering new and existing food and goods as well as opening and closing the establishment. Intern June 2013 - August 2013 Naval Surface Warfare Center Systems Station / Philadelphia, PA Worked closely with 20 engineers through daily face to face office communication. Developed a more operative office through general office maintenance and organization. Assisted in developing and testing ship elevator systems. June 2012 - August 2012 Intern K.S.S. Architecture / Philadelphia, PA Furthered design goals by assisting in the development of plans using Autodesk Revit while working closely with architects and drafts-persons. Increased library productivity through organization.

Activities and Other Experience Website Design 2013 - Present Designed and coded website for M.A.T.T.’s Sliders as well as personal website using HTML, Java, and Bootstrap. Jefferson NOMAS Treasurer Treasurer for Jefferson’s NOMAS student organization.

2019-2021

Rhino Maya Excel, Word, Powerpoint HTML, C++, C# Programming

Licenses and Certification O.S.H.A. 30 Certified (2015)

Jefferson University Glass Competition 2019 Designed runner up glass wall for Jefferson University’s 2019 Glass Competition. Jefferson University SPACEWORK Competition Third place in showcase for rendered images. PORTFOLIO AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

2019

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