Connor Dimick
Architecture + Design Undergraduate Portfolio / Virginia Tech
Interest While in the process of attaining my Bachelors Degree in Architecture at Virginia Tech, I am seeking employment opportunities to gain experience and expertise in the field of architecture complementary to my education and looking to enhance my design abilities while being able to contribute to a creative and driven environment. Education 2011-2016 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University B.Arch / Expected Graduation May 2016 Dean’s List Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall / Spring 2013-14 Fall 2014 Work Experience 2004-2006 Safeway Company Courtesy Clerk 2008-2010 Orca Theatre Manager / Cashier / Ticket Sales 2009-2013 Alaska Serenity Lodge Landscaping / Building Maintenance 2011-Present Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Road Sign Maintenance
Computer Skills - Rhinoceros 3D - Revit Architecture - V-Ray - Autodesk AutoCAD - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe InDesign - 3DS Max
Other Skills Model Making -Scale modeling -Laser cutting -3D Printing -Wood Working Hand-Drafting Sketching
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University College of Architecture and Urban Design
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cdimick@vt.edu 1.907.398.0792 143 Farnsworth / Soldotna, AK / 99669
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Author’s Residence
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Montessori School
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Futurehaus / Kitchen
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University College of Architecture and Urban Design
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cdimick@vt.edu 1.907.398.0792 143 Farnsworth / Soldotna, AK / 99669
With the span being a large aspect of the project, it was important to determine how to accomplish the distance with as little impact to the program as possible. By using incredibly deep glulam beams that are tensioned with cables that dive deep into the ground on a single end, it presents the opportunity to have a completely unobstructed volume. This perfect balance halves the distance and almost meets a reflected copy, leaving a consistent beam of light throughout the entire complex.
Professor / Joe Wheeler Project : Design a complex for the Virginia Tech campus to house an olympic-sized swimming pool and service the Virginia Tech swim team.
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Secondary : Consider and design the structure for the span determined by the olympic pool dimensions and other necessary program.
With the proposed structure of repeated cantilevered beams, the need for lateral bracing is imminent. By using a band of polished slatelike Hokie Stone around the entire building, it provides unity between the pool area and the other program along with unifying the building to rest of the campus buildings. To further bring the project to a human scale, the pools are recessed into the ground to allow the highest diving board to be at ground level. This allows for a path to slice through the space so that students are able to get across with as little diversion as possible, while also being able to view the pool areas. The recession into the ground and large site give the possibility of a separate entrance for the public into the mezzanine seating area. To access this entrance the public can enter into an outdoor reflecting pool area accessible from either end. As to mimic and prepare for the complex’ true purpose.
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With writing being a substantial part of Kings life, this house provides the necessary work space for King, a glass office separate from the main interior living area that provides adequate space and privacy, along with a view over the river from atop the hill in Eggleston, VA. The design emits the importance of material choice, hovering a concrete shell structure that conveys Kings chilling personality brought out through his love of writing. A portion of the house is integrated into the earth that allow two protrusions, one being the entry for the garage and two, being King’s personal office / library. Programmatic Requirements:
Professor / Erin Putalik
Stephen King Residence
Project: Design a residence for a well-known author, suited to their writing and lifestyle. Location: Eggleston, Virginia
Work Spaces (100-200 sq ft each) -Writing Area -Office Space -Library/Study Living Areas (100-300 sq ft each) -Kitchen -Living/Gathering -Master Bedroom Outdoor/Exterior -Deck -Interstitial Space Mechanical -Bathrooms (2-3) -Mechanical/Storage
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Project: Design a one-room school building for an existing Montessori school in Blacksburg, VA. It will be for the age group 4-7 years, and should engage the students in a collaborative and creative environment, with ample room for material and craft. The initial research was done in a hands-on approach in which the designers were invited to a local Montessori School and given a tour by the children.
The more important information learned from the experience was in which way the students learned. The method for learning is based on independence within certain limits, allowing children to learn by way of natural interest rather than formal teaching methods. This was demonstrated by having certain areas of the single room structure dedicated to separate subjects and allowing the students to explore each in a multitude of ways and at their own pace.
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The design incorporates these ideas in multiple ways to allow a fun learning environment conducive to this teaching method.
The design uses a typical standard square plan, with secondary cubes puncturing the walls creating “classrooms” with each cube being used for the Montessori’s separate subject curriculum. The central area is used for work requiring more space and any type of group work, or class announcements. The open plan coincides with Montessori protocol of the classroom allowing the teacher to see and teach with any student at any time.
The cubes allow for dictation such as Cube A, Cube B... or Reading Cube, Writing Cube...etc. Structural beams span between the cubes with a geometry allowing a skylight above the work area. The heights of the cubes extend above the roof plane creating a separation to allow natural light to enter from both sides.
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Materials 1 - Excavation 2 - 1’ Floor Slab / Working Slab 3 - Vapor Barrier 4 - Concrete Footing 24” Depth x 1’ top x 2’ bottom 5 - 1’ Thick Concrete Shells 6 - #8 Rebar 7 - 1/4” Interior Wood Paneling 8 - Aluminum Mullions 9 - 1/2” Insulated Glass 10 - Rainscreen 11 - 2 x 8 Wood Wall Studs 12 - 6” Batt Insulation Infill 13 - 1/2” Plywood Sheathing 14 - Metal Flashing 15 - 1/8” Vapor Barrier 16 - 2 x 4 Furring Strips 17 - Air Space 18 - Wood Panel Rainscreen 19 - 8” x 12” Concrete Beam System / Outlines Skylight 20 - 6” Concrete Roof Slab 21 - Parapet Roof 22 - 6“ Concrete Roof Decking 23 - 2” Rigid Insulation 24 - Outer Roof Membrane 25 - Ballast 26 - Roof Beam Seat / Concrete Notch 27 - Aluminum Mullions 28 - Vertical Back Glazing 29 - Skylight
The futurehaus is a proposal for the construction and fabrication of modular medium to high-density housing. A large part of the success comes from the offsite construction of the modules. Offsite construction allows for the for the integration of todays technology. It also allows for quality control in a well managed environment. The modules are designed at the scale of each individual room or area, or what we call ‘cartridges.’ Each cartridge is machined individually from cnc-ing the walls and chases, to placing each wire and appliance. Allowing for a plug-n-go approach. By initiating compliance of all the components at the source of production the issues of quality, sizing, and efficiency between material and technology are resolved.
Futurehaus / Kitchen
The kitchen ‘cartridge’ was the first fully designed and built portion of the futurehaus. The research was conducted through personal application of everyday life by the students. It begins around the center island which incorporates a fifty-five inch touch screen monitor that is fully integrated with the touch screen backsplash and every appliance. For close monitoring of energy output and access to functions of all appliances. All of which is accessible from your handheld smart device.
The first prototype of the Kitchen was physically built and assembled on Virginia Tech’s campus at the Research and Development Facility. As modular proof of concept, the kitchen’s floor was folded up securing the appliances and cabinets and shipped by truck to be presented at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. Because of the way it was packed and transported, the kitchen was ready for presentation within minutes, only needing to place the center island and laying down the glass floor plates. The kitchen is only the first part of the projected 3 year plan to have a fully functional futurehaus on campus. The next portion of the futurehaus is currently under design and construction and will be presented at the AIA convention in May.
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cdimick@vt.edu 1.907.398.0792