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FARMING THE URBAN CONTEXT Currently 80% of the American population lives in an urban context. Limited access to fresh produce and a sense of community are two issues facing the urban population. By merging the farmer’s market typology with the urban context, a new urban node can be implemented in cities around the world. Embedded within the tower, an eightstory communal green space brings the residents together to grow and share SP
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The louvered facade is fully operable from each unit of the residence, allowing residents to create their own unique lighting and living condition. From the outside, the facade is constantly changing, constantly interacting with the texture of Soho, New York.
New York, NY
Individual
USA
Spring - 2013
3,700 m2
12 Weeks
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produce in New York City. A ground level market acts as a community hub and point of distribution for the neighborhood’s products.
Concept
Levels 06-08
Levels 01-05
Ground Floor
Adjustable facade allows for unit customization
Larger units have direct access to growing space
950 m2 of growing space
Greenhouse effect reduces need for artificial heating Market becomes community node bringing the products of the city to the Community
South East Elevation
Ground Floor Entry
OBJECT IN THE CITY Columbus is a city whose landscape is held together by a series of architectural interventions. With no defined border between residential and commercial districts, a ‘bar’ scheme was used to metaphorically stitch the urban fabric together. Primarily clad in limestone, the cladding is disrupted with a secondary slate facade, which carries into the interior, designating the primary circulation route.
The exhibition bar is disrupted by vertical glass insertions, which allows for larger installations to be viewed from multiple levels as well as distribute diffused light through each level of the exhibit.
Columbus, IN
Individual
USA
Autumn - 2014
2,500 m2
12 Weeks
SYCAMORE ST
LAFAYETTE AVE
FRANKLIN AVE
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The social and cultural hub acts as an outlet for local and international innovation at various scales. The bars are broken into individual programs to assist in way-finding and curation.
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Program Distribution
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Utility
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01 - Vertical Steel Reinforcing Bar 02 - 5cm board insulation 03 - Gravel Base 04 - Air and Water Barrier 05 - Cast in Place Concrete Slab 06 - Shaw 3-in-1 pad 07 - Engineered Wood Flooring 08 - Through Wall Flashing 09 - Staggered Steel Stud @ 40cm O.C. 10 - Air and Water Barrier 11 - Vertical Window Mullion 12 - Triple Glazed Window 13 - Window Casing 14 - Drip Edge 15 - Typ. Window Flashing 16 - Steel Window Sill 17 - 2.5cm Rigid Insulation 18 - 5cm Rigid Insulation 19 - 1.5cm Gypsum Board 20 - 1.5cm Sheathing 21 - Continuous L’ Anchor for Stone Veneer 22 - Grout Joint 23 - Limestone Veneer 46cm x 100cm 24 - Steel Deflection Plate 25 - W- Flange Decking Support 26 - 5cm airgap filled with insulation 27 - 1.5cm Shadow Gap Profile 28 - 10cm Steel Decking w/ Polished Concrete Slab 29 - Wire Support 30 - Recessed Can Light 1m O.C. 31 - Ceing Support Bracket @ 1m O.C. 32 - 1.5cm Gypsum Board Ceiling Panel
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STUDIO ANDINO Artisan fishing is responsible for a majority of the fish eaten in Lima, Peru. Playa Pescadores, an artisan fishing wharf in Chorrillos, is the primary source of fish for South Lima, and therefore is a major resource for the city. Currently, the wharf is facing urban displacement from the government and surrounding forces. By placing additional resources and time on community and tourism, rather than labor, a stronger
micro-economy can be created to sustain the wharf. Over two years, the first two phases of the master plan have been completed. The construction of new display tables and repurposing of abandoned boats has begun to reestablish the community presence within the wharf.
Lima
Team: ISU Anthropology
Peru
Spring - 2014 Spring - 2015
2,500 m2
2 years
100’
200’
Table + Master Plan 7 weeks Design & Anthropology $200 +
Goals: Create a collapsible table to display the days catch Overview: Using materials purchased in Lima, the team built a 24 sqft table that was water resistant, easy to clean and store, light weight, and could be easily transported. Case Study: N/A
Community Nodes 8 weeks Design & Urban Planning $1200
Goals: Create points of interaction for the community Overview: Using abandoned fisherman’s boats from the surrounding beach, points of refuge and socialization were created around the wharf for community interaction. Case Study: N/A
Design-Build Firms
Research Labs
Design School Studios
Wharf Design-Build Program
Info Point 1-3 weeks Graphic + Architecture $1000-6000
Toilets 4-6 weeks Design + Engineering $3000-20000
Goals: Wayfinding + Information
Goals: Water Purification and Waste Recycling
Overview: One or more kiosks that can enhance wayfinding throughout the wharf for various user types. Experimental and traditional opportunities to connect the wharf to itself and greater Lima.
Overview: A public toilet that uses minimal water and engages sustainability, minimizes waste/ output, and utilizes experimental technologies including bio-digester / self-composting systems.
Case Study: Walk [Your City]
Case Study: Reinvent the Toilet Challenge
Tide Pool 6-18 months Biology + Design Students 50-300k (sponsorship/grant)
Food Truck 6-18 months Cooking + Design Students 50-100k
Goals: Sea Purification
Goals: Information, Food, Community
Overview: Currently, the water around the wharf is contaminated with trash dumped in the ocean south of the municipality. The beach tide pool will be a self-sustaining filter for both the beach goers and the fish that are caught in the area.
Overview: To raise community awareness and cleanliness of the site and fish, a food truck can sell raw and prepared fish throughout the city of Lima. Not only will word of food quality spread, but a moving information point will help tell the story of the artisan fishermen.
Case Study: Asheville Design Center
Case Study: N/A
Information Station Advertising has become prevalent in modern society. The aesthetical and political consequences cannot yet be foreseen. Rather than subtly hiding ads throughout the project, the team designed a shading system that boldy shoves advertisements into the consumers face (while providing passibe cooling), a new form of hyper-commercialism. As more information covers the facade, the more bold and larger advertisements must become until every surface is covered.
The site is a white space between two major highways and the light rail service near downtown Dallas. The incorporated fueling station and park-and-ride seek to fill a gap in the current infrastructure by acting as an oasis to the car-centric metro. The project is organized around the deceleration of user groups within the site. As all three user groups slow down, they intersect at moments saturated in advertisements.
Dallas, TX
Team of 4
USA
Autumn - 2015
30,500 m2
12 Weeks
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PEDESTRIAN Using the elevated walkway, pedestrians can move freely over vehicular traffic to access the park system and design district.
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Commuters have easy access to the Dallas light rail system which provides access to downtown, hospitals, and sports arena.
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Truck drivers are provided with a high efficiency route providing, food, maintenance and a convenience store.
Site Section
Cross-Node The proposed buildings act as the catalyst for the Porta Genova redevelopment effort. The landscape, while primarily hardscape, features two large groupings of trees, which soften the presence of the contemporary design amongst the existing context without obstructing pedestrian movement.
through its overhang and towering facade respectively. The elongated hostel was conceived as an informal passageway, formed by adjacent streets and promenades, guiding visitors from the soon to be redesigned Porta Genova train station to the south and the multi-functional pavilion at the north.
The hostel activates the piazzas’ to the north and south by creating focal points
Milan
Team of 3
Italy
Autumn - 2017
80,000 m2
8 Weeks
Circulation
Vegetation
Seating
Lighting
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Hostel Section
Landscape Section
Pavilion Section
East Elevation
West Elevation
Longitudinal Section
Seating Plaza
Overhang Piazza
Public Private Rooms Shared Rooms Shared Bathrooms
Program
4 Beds 8 Beds 12 Beds Folding Chairs and Tables Folding Doors
Room Organization
Reception
Multifunction Pavilion
Exhibition
Pavilion West Elevation
Conference
Pavilion North Elevation
20mm Floating Concrete Pavement Floating Pavement Supports 60mm Insulation Flashing w/ Continuous Caulk Prefinish Coping Cap Flashing 50mm Plywood Single Pane glass panel w/ black film
100mm Sloped Foamglass Insulation 25mm Plywood 20mm Plywood W270 180mm x 60mm Curtrain Wall Head Mullion Double Pane Curtain Wall Panel Inner Panel - Clear Void - Argon Gas Outer Pane - 15% Grey
70mm x 70mm Steel Angle W270 Wrap W-Flange w/ 60mm Insulation 30mm Plywood
25mm Plywood 10mm Carpet Finish
50mm in-floor Heating 60mm Insulation Vapor Barrier Concrete Topping w/ Water Pipes 70mm Steel Decking Prefinished Vented Soffit 15mm Suspended Gypsum Ceiling 20mm Bedonia Stone Panel Water Barrier 30mm Plywood 100mm Insulation 25mm Plywood Vapor Barrier 60mm Insulation (2) 25mm Gypsum Baoard
160mm Tall Concrete Curb 10mm Floor Finish 15mm Reveal 100mm Quartzite Paver Vapor Barrier 20mm Compacted Sand Drainage Pipe 75mm Insulation Water Barrier 30mm Insulation Water Barrier Igloo Drainage Pipe 100mm Concrete Slab
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Lift Bovisa Taking inspiration from the industrial vernacular to the north, the fitness facility utilizes a permanently placed crane to install and maintain the provisional structures of the Polimi facility. To contrast the sterile environments of the sport halls, a wood truss frame was used to warm up the aesthetics of the space. The trusses support a single-ply ETFE membrane system which varies in transparency to address human comfort inside the sport halls.
Each sport hall features a prefabricated CLT locker room which is self supporting. Like the truss structure, the locker rooms can be easily moved to events around Milan or remain in place after the shell structures have been moved. The light weight of the ETFE Panels plus the easily assembled truss system allows any of the main sport halls to be easily disassembled and reassembled.
Bovisa
Team of 3
Italy
Spring - 2018
12,000 m2
8 Weeks
Construction Cycle
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9 Nodes/ Frame 12 Chords/ Frame
Pool Construction
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Adhesive Joint Continuous Preformed Aluminum Gutter Aluminum Polygal Mullion Head 2cm Transparent Polycarbonate Panel Circular Hollow Column 219x20
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Single Layer ETFE Panel Wood Truss Chord Beyond Steel Chord End Beyond Steel Truss Node Steel Coupling Ring 2m OC Anodized Aluminium ETFE Clamp
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Mercy Woman’s Health Center The center needed a strong physical presence and identity, as the existing building features a heavy rhythm and symmetrical repetition through use of brick and EIFS materials. The team created an innovative exterior entrance design with dramatic height and Corian cladding.
concepts of warmth and richness were incorporated. Structural wood decking wraps the interior lobby and is complemented by interior finishes throughout the renovated space. The addition leverages healing qualities of daylighting through an elegant use of high-performance glazing.
To give the patients a welcoming, comfortable and non-clinical atmosphere, spa-like finishes, natural light and
Phase two will add a garden for meditation and contemplation around the exterior premises.
Awards 2017 | Excellence in Design Merit | AIA Iowa Role: Lead Schematic Design Architect
South Exterior
South Elevation
Bubba Southern Comforts As part of the renovation of the Clemens Building, this tenant improvement project was influenced by the building’s era and the restaurant owner’s southern roots to create a unique identity for this fine dining establishment featuring southern food and drinks. The restaurant owner wanted a specific, distinctive atmosphere for this new restaurant and bar. We used
two oversized custom chandeliers as focal points for guests and pedestrians. Chesterfield-style sofas, high wing-back chairs and custom plaid banquettes create an intimate dining space unique to Des Moines. Original hexagon tile and exposed exterior brick walls proudly display the rich fabric of this building, which is maintained on the National Register of Historic Places.
Des Moines, IA
Team of 2
USA
2016
5,700 m2
Role: Material Selection, Drafting
Custom Banquet
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WROUGHT IRON BALUSTRADE3/4"X3/4"; EVERY 10TH BALUSTER TWISTED STYLE, REMAINDER STRAIGHT
FAUX-FINISHED MERCURY GLASS PANELS GLASS SHELVING ON CONCEALED STANDARDS-BLACK FINISH
HARDWOOD TRIM AROUND OPENING-3/4"
CUSTOM WOOD BAR-PAINTED FINISH WITH ANTIQUING VARNISH
MATTE BRASS FOOT RAIL
01 Bar Elevation
WROUGHT IRON CURTAIN ROD CURTAINS-OFOI
EXISTING WINDOWS TO REMAIN, TYPICAL
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EXISTING DOORS TO REMAIN-REFINISH
PROVIDE ARMOURPLATE ON PUSH SIDE OF EACH DOOR; PROVIDE REMOVABLE MULLION
Green @ Techworks The transformation of this former John Deere manufacturing warehouse into an upscale hotel for business travelers and families is an important step in Waterloo’s downtown revitalization efforts. With historic tax credit assistance, and other state funding, the team restored the building shell and carefully melded its industrial historic fabric with the hotel’s luxurious interior palate.
solved two challenges on the project. The elevated floor creates space for the routing of mechanical infrastructure, which allows the unique column capitals and building structure to remain uncluttered and visually exposed. The historic fabric consisted of the remaining building shell making it important to maximize exposure of the existing brick and unique concrete structure.
The team’s creative raised floor solution
Waterloo, IA
Team of 6
USA
2016
20,000 m2
Role: Unit Standards, Courtyard
METAL AND WOOD GATE EXPANSION JOINT TYP. AT EXTERIOR PERIMETER. SEE 7/A0.01
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Maple | Walnut | Steel A custom storage solution for a Des Moines Executive. The original closet, consisting of only wire hangers was unfit to display the wealth of bespoke clothes and Italian leather shoes. The primary design complications included a narrow space of 1.8m x 6m, which could not be enlarged and a series of MEP components at the 2.5m datum line. By creating a hanging system that
was oriented perpendicular to the length of the closet, visual clutter was reduced without reducing from the original storage capacity. Accessory storage is concealed behind magnetic closers, further reducing the visual clutter of the wardrobe. The shoe storage solution integrates with a solid walnut bench, reducing the need to leave the closet while dressing.
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Architectural Photography The ability to capture time, space, form, and lighting all within a single frame is the beauty to which I am drawn. I use photography not only as a form of observation but also as a tool to understand the intimate relationship between the subject and its domain.
I began working as an architectural photographer in 2014 as the Tier-II photographer at INVISION. I was able develop a portfolio and fill a market niche in the growing Des Moines construction market.
Working as a photographer has shaped my eyes as an architect. I design around the idea of ‘how will I photograph this space when it is complete’.
Clients include: Neumann Monson Architects, Simonson Architects, Projects Contemporary Furniture, RIFA, Hildreth Construction, and INVISION
Publications 2012, 2013 | Best College Photography | Photographers Forum Magazine 2017 | Fall Issue | Iowa Architecture Magazine 2017 | November Issue | DSM Magazine
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