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Transitional Living Page 01 Project Name Page 11 Construction Details Page 25 Construction Documents Page 31 Photography Page 35 Resume Page 44

transitional living

Fall 2014

Layout 1 Private living (Bedroom/bath)

Layout 2 Semi private (Kitchen/dining)

Layout 3 Extended kitchen

Layout 4 Open public

Layout 5 Divided living

CONCEPT: Collapsible frame sets up as a core element to allow for modules to be inserted. When needed, modules can be slid out, and unfolded to be used

MOVING AS A MODERN DAY CRISIS moving as a modern day crisis

With population growing and the demand for high density living in urban envirnonments, moving spaces and living conditions has not been addressed when considering how we can live more efficiently. How can we eliminate the idea of “the moving box” and integrate our storage into the way we live by allowing With the population growing and the demand for high for simple and easy transitions, from moving density in your urbanhouse, environments becoming items living around to moving fromhigher, place toofplace. moving spaces and living conditions has not been

Collapsible frame acts as exoskeleton to hold modules

Module slides out of the frame in folded form when needed.

addressed when we consider how to live more efficiently. PROBLEMATIQUE How can we eliminate the idea of the “moving box” People in cities are constantly moving. PROBLEMATIQUE and our storage into the way we live by allowWhether it's from one apartment to integrate anoth-

Module unfolds to be used.

er, or upstairs to are downstairs, everyone ingmoving. for simple and easy transitions, from moving items People in cities constantly has stuff it's that from movesone with them, and Whether apartment to it's anotharound your residence, to moving from place to place. always a upstairs pain. er, or to downstairs, everyone has stuff that moves with them, and it's always pain. HOW DO a WE MOVE?

Specifically sized subfd r ap muet ti oth o l d s p e c i f i c Move it out. We take our stuff, an modules in the box. We take our stuff, and put it Move it out. in the box.

HOW DO WE MOVE?

Start with a box.

Secondar y storage space for related items 1 1

Move it back in.

4ove M

it back in.

Take our stuff out, and put it back in place. Take our stuff out, and put it back in place.

Now we have our stuff back and empty boxes. Now we have our stuff back and empty boxes.

2 2

Process of moving involves excess effort in organizing, modulating, and moving all objects. The use of moving boxes to modulate loose itemsofadds an extra step where designed itemsin Process moving involves excess effort and material and furniture couldand solve the problem organizing, modulating, moving all objects.ofThe organizing and moving things.

use of moving boxes to modulate loose items adds an extra step where designed items and furniture could solve the problem of organizing and moving our items and spaces.

Con sp

Cr he th di

system CONCEPT:

A P P L I C AT I O N TO SYSTEM FURNITURE SCALE

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CONCEPT:

A P P L I C AT I O N TO SYSTEM FURNITURE SCALE

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human interaction

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Standard 4 legged table

A P P L I C AT I O N TO FURNITURE SCALE

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Standard 4 legged table Excess space after human interaction

Module slides out of the frame in folded form when needed.

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ule unfolds to be used.

A P P L I C AT I O N TO FURNITURE SCALE

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VERTICAL ORGANIZATION Create an organizational method by using standard heights for furniture and cabinets, as well as using the comfortable reach for a human. In turn a gradient is formed from frequency of use. Convert excess to storage space, allow for folding into module

ORGANIZATION

Specifically sized subframe to hold specific modules

Convert excess to storage space, allow for folding into module

V E R T I C A L O R G A NI NIFZR EAQTUIEON TN U S E Create an organizational method by using standard heights for furniture and cabinets, as well as using the comfortable reach for a human. In turn a grad i e n t i s f o r m e d f r o m f r e q u e n c y o f u sF e .R E Q U E N T

(STORAGE)

organization

ORGANIZATION

USE - REACH

V E RY F R E Q U E N T US E @ STA N D I N G H E I G H T INFREQUENT USE (STORAGE) FREQUENT USE - REACH/SIT FREQUENT USE - REACH INFREQUENT USE (STORAGE) V E RY F R E Q U E N T US E @ STA N D I N G H E I G H T

FREQUENT USE - REACH/SIT

Secondar y storage space for related items Infrequently used items are stored above. Require standing reach. Height 75” - 90”

Frequently used items stored above - modules not removed until moving. Height 60” - 75” I te m s / s to ra ge u s e d d a i l y. Include counter/workspace?

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INFREQUENT USE (STORAGE)

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wall systems

STANDARD ROOM VS. standard EQUIPPED WALL SYSTEM equipped scattered furniture creates a static environment where spatial rearrangement is Scattered furniture creates a static restricted.environment The possibility of multiple uses of where spatial rearragnea single is so limited ment only space ends in many options.

Use of equipped wall system allows for furniture to be efficiently stored when not in Use of equipped wall system allows use, andforeasily deployed when needed. This funriture to be efficiently stored allows for a dynamic space thedeployed ability for when not in use, andwith easily whenarrangements needed. This and allows for a multiple uses.

The possibility of mulitple uses of a single space is limited.

dynamic space with the ability for multiple arrangements and uses.

wall types

N TO A P P L I C AT I O N TO S C A L EF U R N I T U R E S C A L E

WALL TYPES WALL TYPES

gged

dependent

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independent

DEPENDENT DEPENDENT some appliances/furniture require external sources such as water or gas Some Some appliances/furnatureWALL requireappliances/furnature TYPESrequire

INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT furniture and storage do not require outside Furniture storage do not require Furniture andsources storage doand not require can beand used independently outside sources - can be used outside sources - can be used

WALL TYPES

external external sources such as water or gas.sources such as water or gas.

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DEPENDENT DEPENDENT

after ction

Excess space after Some appliances/furnature require h u m a n i n t e r a c t i o n Some appliances/furnature require external sources such as water or gas. external sources such as water or gas.

Excess space after E xhc ue m s sa snp ianctee raaf ct et iro n human interaction

INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT

EX. KITCHEN

independently.

EX. BEDROOM

Furniture and storage do not require Furniture storage require outside and sources - candobenot used outside sources - can be used independently. independently.

i.e. kitchen

i.e. bedroom

EX. BEDROOM EX. BEDROOM

EX. KITCHEN EX. KITCHEN

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Collapsability of units for different Collapsability of units for different uses under substorage organization. uses under substorage organization. Collapsability of units for different Collapsability of units fororganization. different uses under substorage uses under substorage organization.

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transparency

closed

TRANSPARENCY Closed unit allows for no views or transparency into space, but allows views into rear of unit, allowing the items to define the space from the exterior

TRANSPARENCY

all system allows fficiently stored d easily deployed is allows for a h the ability for ents and uses.

Closed unit allows for no transparency into space, but allows views into rear.

open

Open unit reveals transparent back, allowing light to exit enter space

Open unit reveals transparent back, allowing light to enter/exit through the unit.

process

RENCY PARENCY

PROCESS PROCESS

ws nitfor allows for parency into into tviews allows views o rear.

tower is located via transport vehicle

back up to tower, align with lift mullions depending on specific unit

Tower isTower loacedis via loaced via UHaul transportation UHaul transportation

unit eals reveals ntallowback, allowr/exit to enter/exit nit. h the unit.

attach unit to facade via mullion lift track system Attach unit to facade via mullion lift track system.

o tower, t mullions n specific t.

Attach unit Attach to facade unit to facade via mullion via mullion lift tracklift track system.system.

Back upBack to tower, up to tower, align with align liftwith mullions lift mullions dependng dependng on specific on specific unit. unit.

unit lifts to desired space via integrated elevator system within facade

Attach unit to facade via mullion lift track system.

Unit lifts to desired space via integrated elevator system within facade.

Pull unit in after attaching to ceiling track system.

Glazing opens to allow for unit insertion via sldidng track system

glazing opens to allow for unit insertion via sliding track system Glazing opens to allow for unit insertion via sldidng track system

pull unit in after attaching to ceiling track system

Pull unit in after attaching to ceiling track system.

Glazing opens to allow for unit insertion via sldidng track system

Layout 1 Private living (Bedroom/bath) Pull unit in after attaching to ceiling track system.

Layout 2 Semi private (Kitchen/dining)

7 Layout 3 Extended kitchen

Layout 4 Open public

use space as desired

Use as desired. Layout 5 Divided living

layouts

exploded axonometric showing placement of units within tower

Layout 1 private living (Bedroom/bath)

Layout semi - private (Kitchen/dining)

Layout 3 extended kitchen

Layout 4 open public

Layout 5 divided living

plans showing placement of equipped walls in units

project name

Spring 2015

concept appreciating the unknown through wandering spaces

In an urban setting where we are constantly exposed to external influences, pressures, and unfamiliar experiences, it can be dificult to see and understand the positivity of the unknown in the things that surround us. With a demographic consisting mostly of college students and young adult professionals, many people in Boston (and other large cities) are in a transitional phase in their life, where futures arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set and stepping out of your comfort zone into the unknown is necessary. By allowing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self to wander, both physically and mentally, the understanding that giving yourself no direction in order to find your own direction creates an appreciation of being able to step forward into something new.

site analysis

site circulation

public to private gradient

site massing

program

program elements breakdown

grid along site lines

program arranged on grid

neighborhood plan

materiality concrete - rammedearth earth-- glass wood - wood concrete - rammed texturesand and contrasting densiearthearth likelike textures contrasting densities ties create layering of materials and spaces create layering of materials and spaces throughout site throughout site

path

translucency

movement / direction

layering / views

earth / texture

isolated gardens / path

natural / path

landscape

path - natural carvedlandscape landscape concrete - naturalenvironment environment - -carved gradual terracing combined gradual terracing andand pathspaths combined with withisolated isolated natural elements natural elements.

footbridge

carved landscape

stepped path

lighting

layering framing- texture - texture layering --framing harshlight light directed directed onto layered material to harsh onto layered/textured create moments well as density light material to createasmoments as of well as light denisty

forest density

moment on texture

harsh light / texture

diffused focus

layered material

spatial enclosure techniques using different material densities

site plan site plan

f-f’ a-a’ b-b’ g-g’

c-c’ d-d’ e-e’

h-h’

scale: 1/32” = 1’-0”

reﬂection space entrance

overhead corridor

reﬂection space interior

cross sections sections cross

a-a’

b-b’

c-c’

d-d’

e-e’

longitudinal sections

longitudinal sections f-f’

g-g’

h-h’

level two plan level two plan

reflection space small gathering wall section

small gathering

main corridor

cafe/ kitchen

gathering space reflection space

reflection space

scale: 1/8”=1’-0”

level one plan

reflection space small gathering

small gathering

admin offices

wall section

small gathering

main corridor

cafe/ kitchen

gathering space reflection space

reflection space

scale: 1/8”=1’-0”

level one plan level one plan

reflection space small gathering

small gathering

admin offices

gathering space reflection space

reflection space

scale: 1/8”=1’-0”

components

mullions / glazing

wood slat skin

rammed earth enclosure

concrete steps

stone circulation space

wall section: threshold

detail: wood slat threshold door hinge rod wall slats

door slat blocking door slat

recessed handle

latch mech. rod

construction details

Spring 2013

plan section thru cabinet

LINE OF RECESSED BASE SS-3 ZODIAQ CLOUD WHITE

RECESSED BASE LINE CUT OUTS RECESSED STANDARDS AND BRACKETS

ADJ. SHELF FOR MONITORS ABOVE, PROVIDE GROMMETS FOR EACH MONITOR

REMOVABLE WOOD VENEER ACCESS PANEL

SELF CLOSING OVERLAY HINGES

FIXED WOOD VENEER PANEL

WOOD VENEER CABINET DOOR AND DRAWER INTERIOR MELAMINE FIN.

LINE OF WORK SURFACE ABOVE

millwork details showing construction of lobby security desk

security desk section

SS-1 TO BE MITER JOINED @ ALL OUTSIDE CORNER EDGES

LINE OF STORAGE COMPARTMENT

SS-1

WD-1

ADJ. SHELF W/ BLACK P-LAM 12” RECESSED STANDARDS & BRACKETS PAINT TO MATCH PLAM

RECESSED BOX FOR SECURITY BUTTONS EQUAL TO OASIS “MINI A”

3” DIA. CUTOUT BEYOND V.F.

6” PLUG STRIP CONT WIRE MGR BY MILLWORKER

REMOVEABLE ACCESS PANEL

RECESSED BASE W/ MIRROR FINISH STAINLESS STEEL LAMINATE NOTE: SHOW EXACT MONITOR TO SCALE IN SHOP DRAWINGS

millwork details showing sectional construction of lobby security desk

detail @ elevator lobby cove EXISTING STEEL BEAM VERIFY LOCATION

FIXTURE TYPE L1 STAGGERED ABOVE NEWMAT PANEL

3-5/8” STUD

CLG-1 FIXTURE TYPE L4 IN PERIMETER COVE DETAIL

large section detail comprising of specific details of elevator lobby and reception area ceilings, and custom millwork wood wall section

2-1/2” STUD

detail @ reception area cove

wood wall section

PLENUM BOX TAPED IN DIFFUSER EXISTING WALL

2-1/2” FRAMING

1/2” SPACE ACT-1 2-1/2” STUD 7/8” FURRING CHANNEL 5/8” GYP. 3/4” PANEL ON Z CLIPS 2” CONTINUOUS RETURN AIR SLOT

BUILT UP WOOD VENEER PANEL WD-1 REFERENCE PLANE 0” FACE OF PANEL

BUILT UP WOOD VENEER PANEL WD-1 WD-1 WOD VENEER OR LACQUER PANEL AT BACK SURFACE

MONITOR

COORDINATE POWER AND DATA LOCATION WITH MONITOR BRACKET PROVIDE 2” CONDUIT TO SECURITY CLOSET

WD-1 BASE

construction documents

Spring 2013

reception area plan

Detailed construction plan of reception area and elevator lobby with related elevations and enlarged elevations.

east elevation/section

south elevation

west elevation

north elevation

enlarged elevation @ wood wall

photography

2014 - 2015

museum of fine arts boston #emptyMFA social media amplification / architectural photography

toyota Bold in Boston Campaign social media amplification / product photography

verizon Verizon Destination Store Boston social media amplification / architectural photography

daniel wellington Sketch Series social media amplification / product photography

christian borger education

596 Cambridge Street Allston, MA 02134 857 200 5230 christian.borger@the-bac.edu

Boston Architectural College Boston, MA Candidate for Bachelor of Architecture / 2010 - Present Niskayuna High School Niskayuna, NY Advanced Regents Diploma / June 2010

work

Builder Daniel Madri Construction and Fine Carpentry / Waltham, MA November 2013 - December 2014 residential construction, interior and exterior renovation, ﬁnish carpentry, client and subcontractor communication Model Maker GPI Models / Somerville, MA July 2013 - November 2013 advanced model making, laser cutting, AutoCAD drafting, SketchUp, shop work and operation of shop equipment and tools Architectural Assistant / Drafter Elkus Manfredi Architects / Boston, MA February 2012 - June 2013 Interiors Department: construction documents, construction administration, general ofﬁce tasks, hand sketching/rendering, SketchUp modeling, model making

freelance

skills

Photographer Museum of Fine Arts Boston / architectural Toyota / product Verizon / architectural Daniel Wellington / product

Technical Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop; AutoCAD 2D/3D; Microsoft Ofﬁce; Rhinoceros; SketchUp; residential framing; ﬁnish carpentry Creative hand drafting (2D/3D), hand sketching, hand rendering, freehand drawing, model making, critical thinking, verbal and electronic presentation, photography

personal

Memberships American Institute of Architecture Students, Student Member Boston Society of Architects, Student Member Publications Street Dreams Magazine, Issue. 003 Street Dreams Magazine, Issue. 004 Recreation photography, drawing, watercolor, building, woodworking, piano, guitar, cross-country skiing, cycling, hiking Language / Travel 4 years advanced German / Germany 2010 1 year advanced Russian / Russia 2011

44 references and portfolio available upon request