TABLE OF CONTENTS
OUTDOOR SCULPTURE GALLERY
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SMOKEJUMPER LODGE + MEMORIAL
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NEW YORK FACADE / ADAPTIVE REUSE
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NEURO-VITALITY CENTER / INTEGRATED DESIGN
RECREATION + CULTURAL CENTER
NEURO-VITALITY CENTER
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INTEGRATED FLOOR
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AKRON ART MUSEUM OUTDOOR SCULPTURE GALLERY
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GOAL & CONCEPT: The goal for the outdoor sculpture gallery was to present visitors with a sense of adventure as they travel through the space. With this in mind, the decision to create a cave and canyonlike space added the adventurous element desired. This gave the extremes required for the area to have an interesting layout that would draw visitors to explore through the unique space.
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CIRCULATION Various level changes provides visitors with a chance to explore through the sculpture gallery in one flow. This layout offers the capability for a story to be told as everyone progresses along the sculpture walk. All areas are connected with a system of ramps so that all visitors have the chance to explore no matter their mobility.
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SMOKEJUMPER LODGE + MEMORIAL
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Yellowstone National Park
Trilobite Point
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Objective: In response to the courageous men and women of the Smokejumpers, we commemorate their efforts and sacrifices by presenting them with a memorial, accompanied with a visitor’s lodge in Yellowstone National Park. To respect what they risk their lives for, it is highly important to maintain the surrounding area with the least amount of impact to the environment as possible.
SITE ANALYSIS
Overall Soil Analysis: The majority of Yellowstone National Park does not have sufficient soil analysis and only briefly describes certain characteristics within the area. Due to the very little amount of data from this analysis the best course of action is to chose a location that is away from 100-year floodplains and where the land is relatively flat. If a steeper slopped area is desired then the necessary precautions to utilize a deeper foundation should be considered. Most solutions for building in a 100-year flood plain could be costly and should be avoided as much as possible. In response to this brief analysis, it has been determined that the area around Lake Trilobite holds the best set of circumstances.
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M O R N I N G
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M I D D A Y
EVENING
CIRCULATION
LUXURY SUITES CIRCULATION BELOW VERTICAL CIRCULATION PRIMARY CIRCULATION EGRESS
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
Concept: Highlighting a historical, geologic feature of Yellowstone, an anomaly of sorts, offers visitors a chance to appreciate the complexities of the natural environment. Trilobite fossils were discovered early in the late nineteenth century; elevated in the mountains of Yellowstone. This discovery provides significance to the site for the lodge and memorial while another notion signifies a deeper meaning of purpose. The cosmos has been a pivotal aspect of human history; driving many religions, cults, governments, sciences, philosophical thought and beyond. The influential magnitude of the universe around us is crucial and should not be ignored as today’s society blinds us with so many distractions. With this idea in mind the design should capture the magnificence of the planets, stars, nebulas, and galaxies surrounding us by emphasizing these views above.
LUXURY SUITE
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SITE PLAN
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Stargazing became a large aspect to the overall project, adding many key elements; one being a stargazing tower. While designing the tower I began to write a narrative as I imagined the space and the visitor’s experiencing it.
ASCENSION
“Upon entering the restaurant, a double height space, an immediate focal point emerges; the elevator rises up through a triple height space as the ceiling represents the stratosphere of the Earth and the elevator the capsule. Naturally, visitors will gaze up into this space to be confronted with the elevator piercing through the ceiling. While in the elevator they are lifted up a glass shaft into an area that begins to darken until they pass through the floor plate into an almost pitch black area where small holes are then aligned with the shaft, representing the constellations. Almost immediately this experience seizes as the elevator doors open into another daylit area with a tremendous view of either the surrounding landscape of the site or the night sky.�
STAR GAZING TOWER
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MEMORIAL When approaching the memorial along the permeable pathway visitors enter through the ceremonial complex or walk around it. Either direction will involve coming into contact with a thin stream of running water along the ground below. This stream guides the visitors to a single tree that is native to Yellowstone; representing what the Smokejumpers fight to save. At this point they are in view of the entrance to the memorial, which frames a portion of the night sky, The Hero constellation (Perseus), within the interior.
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NEW YORK FACADE
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THERMOBIMETAL
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SECTION PERSPECTIVE 1 Thermobimetal Window Panels 2 Insulation 3 Finish 4 Steel Angle 5 Built-up Floor
The pre-existing structure remained and the skin was applied to the exterior; being connected primarily to the floor plate. Precast, reinforced concrete made up the structure of the building and was most likely done using tilt-up construction methods.
6 Concrete Slab with Reinforcement 7 Ductwork 8 Drop Ceiling
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RECREATION + CULTURAL CENTER
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STRENGTH Studying forms was the starting point of the designing process for this recreation and cultural center. After many different iterations one form began to show up repeatedly and soon it began to represent the inevitable concept of strength. The concept embodied traits through the form; tilting, embedding, and protruding. Eventually the program and circulation also took on the meaning of strength as the various programatic pieces played off of one another and the circulation provided a stronger connection to the urban fabric in the surrounding area.
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Axonometric Mass / Program / Circulation
Lower Level
Street Level
Bridge Level
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Connection with Views
Sun + Grey Deck
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