ARCHITECTURE
PORT FOLIO
BY. DANIELLE DRINKUTH
U N D E R G R A D U AT E PORTFOLIO 2017
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W E L C O M E HI. I am Danielle Drinkuth. From the very beginning of my life, I have been exposed to architecture’s ability to shape a person’s being. Architecture fills our most basic need for shelter but also fills society’s needs for places of education, worship, government, medicine and healthcare, and enjoyment. I believe that because of these functions, architecture has a responsibility to serve the interests of the common person and that well designed architecture is a human right. I have witnessed first hand the power of architecture to heal, dignify, empower, and strengthen. Throughout my architectural education, I have been exposed to a diversity of cultures and have been challenged by them in my design work. These projects exist because of the dedicated people who believe that architecture can facilitate social change. This portfolio showcases examples of how culture influences my design strategy. I strive to capture sense of place, and am hopeful for a world transformed by human-centered design. Thank you
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Across the Gap Fall. Sweep. Repeat. The goal of this project is to span a 30 foot gap across a gorge of alternating heights. A triangle forms a tectonic module repeated in a spiral motion that sweeps across the span. A series of triangular arms cross above, enhancing the kinetic movement of the bridge. A forest of columns is bundled in the center, and creates the point about which the triangle plates rotate. As the pedestrian walks, bikes, or runs across the bridge, they get a sense of falling triangles overhead and sweeping triangle plates underneath. The experience is all about kinetic movement.
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A repetition Made For : Individual Project Year : 2014 Critic : Prof. Anne Marie Jacques
Above, the experiential plan drawing on the left and the model plan photo on the right are compared to show the various movements and patterns created by the triangular design module.
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Chicora School Adaptive Reuse. Studio U led by Ray Huff at the Clemson architecture center in Charleston is a community based studio. The intent of this project is to determine the feasibility of adapting a former public elementary school, Chicora Elementary, to house a multi-program community center. Currently, the school is closed due to mold, asbestos, and water damage. The school however is a gem in the heart of a blighted community. Through adaptive reuse, this school could provide a community suffering from the effects of gentrification with an economic asset. North Charleston community non-profit group called Metanoia charged us with preparing a series of design concepts for the adaptive reuse of Chicora Elementary. The studio’s efforts focused on a rigorous analysis of existing conditions/ influencers followed by a series of conceptual studies for utilization of the facility and employing innovative strategies to create an environment that supports the ambitions of Metanoia and various North Charleston Communities. The goal of this project is to put forth a vision for a facility that benefits neighborhood residents and community activities. Upon completion, we were able to submit to the city of North Charleston a series of actionable construction objectives generated by community contributions and design expertise.
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Reimagining success Made For : Group Project Year : 2016 Critic : Prof. Ray Huff
The members of this project consisted of Rayshad Dorsey, Graham Pankratz, Jeremy Hartz, Alex Sanchez, Liam Johnson, and Justin Timko. All members had a critical role in all components and phases of this project. Individually contributed to making of the model, as built documentation, schematic design, digital and analog rendering.
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Three opportunities to reimagine Chicora: 1. Site 2. Facade 3. Entry Analysis + Engagement + Design = 1. continued development 2. economic growth 3. community investment
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South Elevation
Overall North Elevation
Documentation of the building was done with 3d scan technology along with group measuring to make an accurate assessment of the building and its conditions. Both exterior and interior spaces were scanned, and generated many images like those seen here. West Elevation 11
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REIMAGINING THE SITE
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A. Plaza B. Event Space C. Event Space D. Courtyard E. Corridor F. Parking G. Fresh Future Farms H. Parking
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visualization of atlantic street corridor (letter E on site) 13
tech space art space
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reimagining facade using shipping containers and perforated metal panels
Artist Live-Work original classrooms : artist live-work studios and community art rooms
Tech Offices original classrooms : rentable office space outfitted with modern technology to attract start-up companies
Entry Points Three main points of entry identified. Full height space with identifiable features to help facilitate navigation and circulation
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Rhythm of Life Dignifying a culture. CAGE is an organization dedicated to the retention, preservation, and education about the unique culture of the 7-Mile neighborhood in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. As Mount Pleasant continues to sprawl, communities are being absorbed into a mix of ex-urban patterns that is neither suburban nor urban. This transitional condition plays a role in the realization of design strategies for this important community project. This project focuses on a thoughtful analysis of cultural influences followed by a series of conceptual studies for development of a facility that reinforces community values while simultaneously addressing the transitional contextual nature of both the “place” and the “idea of retention of culture.” This project was begun by site and cultural context analysis and progressed through community engagement workshops. The 7-Mile community, comprised primarily of people of Gullah Geechee descent, provided the program for this community facility. The program is comprised of a gymnasium, fitness facility, meeting rooms, and gallery space.
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“She grabbed the sweet grass by the handful and with her foot on the root, pulled it out of the ground.� - Gullah Interviewer
A Reconservation Made For : Partner Project Year : 2016 Critic : Prof. Ray Huff
This project was designed in conjunction with Rayshad Dorsey. We each developed conceptual design strategies and worked together seamlessly to achieve the final project.
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The Gullah Geechees A culture tired of being ignored demands respect by occupying a building with an iconic nature
This design proposal mirrors the rhythmic actions and patterned forms of the 7-Mile community in order to provoke an emotional response. Through this strategy, the center becomes a cultural mecca of heritage and tradition established many years ago. The metal exterior feature adds an element of intrigue, so common people passing by recognize the deep-rooted history of the low country. This center will allow the community to solidify their presence and to cultivate the history that lives on in its members today.
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perforated metal panels derived from imagery
ramp as gallery exhibit diagram 22
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Thank you. Danielle Drinkuth 1092 Morado Drive Cincinnati, OH 45238 513.607.5714 drinkuthd@gmail.com