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aniel rana
U n d e r g r a d u a t e W o r k s 2009-2012
Personal Information
Daniel Vrana 34 Sunhill Road Nesconset, NY 11767 (631) 433-9327 Candidate Bachelor of Science in Architecture SUNY University at Buffalo 2009-2013
Contents
Emergent Transformation
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Living Wall
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Progression of Light
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Formicis
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STACKed Forest
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Construction Technology
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Determinate Omission
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Spring 2012
Spring 2010
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Spring 2012
Fall 2011
Emergent Transformation Arc 302 | Spring 2012
pro gra m | Brad Wales Sub d i vi de Professor
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The focus of Emergent Transformation was to create a transition between the original Olmsted design of South Park and the structure which was designed for the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens by Lord and Burnham. Even though it was understood that South Park is a completely constructed environment, the project particular surface was viewed as a transition from nature was metaphorically to built form.the uld begin to enter of the Thegrid strategy , rotation the was to create a form which was buried into the land in some portions and left deliberately open in others. To the north and west, the landscape e which is tilted only on was sculpted over the building so that, when viewed from pear solid from the South Park, thepark structure began to disappear. To the d andsouth Burnham side of addition lifted itself from the ground and east, the ilted along oneforaxis willsouthern light to reach plant exhibits to allow direct roof separated in other portions to allow ht willwithin. enter The the space more light to of enter, certain portions the and tiles of glazing were incorporated to receive different amounts of sunlight.
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Sur f ace t for pro de gram faceof creating viewsheds L if t for pro gram SLif ub divi Olmsted’sSur idea throughout and landscape was utilized in the design. It was G ra s s h othe p p e r Sur f a ce St u die s important to create points throughout park A series of studies were done in which a particular surface was where the old Lord and Burnham structure would manipulated in order to test how sunlight could begin to enter the G rasshopp er Sur face Studie s included rotation of individual tiles, rotation of the grid the be able to be seen past the surfacespace.ofTeststhe new shown below, utilizes awas simple grid shift and a tile which is tilted only on A series of studies were done in which a particular surface one axis. This design allows for the tiles to appear solid from the park addition. This would create a link between the manipulated in order to test how sunlight could begin toappearing enter very theporous from the Lord and Burnham side of side while the structure. Structurally, a tile which is only tilted along one axis will historical and theofhistorical structure. space. Testspark included rotation individual tiles, rotation of the grid the be more stable. The renderings show how light will enter the space
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through the cracks the tiles form. In addition, certain portions of the
building will separate from each other to form large, south-facing glass shown below, utilizes a simple grid shift and a tile which is tilted only on openings. A surface analysis (below) was performed inthe order Individual tiles will be covered with creeping thyme instead of grass. one axis. This design allows for the tiles to appear solid from park side while appearing very tiling porous from the Lord andsurvive Burnham of in sunny side or semi-shaded areas and only grows to be 1”-4” in to determine which method would prove the S ub di vide pli t i nto pa ne ls R o tate for s un height, meaning each panel the structure. SStructurally, a tile which is only tilted along one axis will will be maintenance free once installed. most advantageous for lighting. be more stable. The renderings show how light will enter the space through the cracks the tiles form. In addition, certain portions of the building will separate from each other to form large, south-facing glass openings. Individual tiles will be covered with creeping thyme instead of grass.
survive in sunny or semi-shaded areas and only grows to be 1”-4” in height, meaning each panel will be maintenance free once installed.
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Model Photos and Elevation from Park
In order to analyze and understand the concepts of the project and how they were realized within the final building, a series of large scale detail sections were drawn. They examined the way that the panels created different lighting effects within the space, and the way that structure and form were integrated into a coherent building system. Detail Section
Key Heat Flow Sunlight Air Flow Water Collection
Outline Specifications 1 Operable Glazing Overlapped double pane insulated glass Allows for ventilation Shading system 2 Planted Roof Panels 1/2” Growing medium Rigid insulation 2x4 Stud framing Flashing to allow for drainage 3 Space Frame 3’ Deep with 10’ bays 3” Members 4 Columns 2’ cylindrical column Vents at top and bottom to filter air through space Pipes and wiring run through center
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5 Main Floor Slab 4” thick site cast concrete slab Rigid insulation Finish on underside 6 Basement Slab 4” thick site cast concrete slab Rigid insulation Gravel 1’ thick footing 7 Basement Main Cistern
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8 Radiant Floor Heating Heating from hot water cycled from basement boilers 9 Curtain Wall Glazing to allow southern light into space 10 Structure for Space Frame Beams extend from main columns to support framing at connections
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The Living Wall
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Arc 102 | Spring 2010 Professors | Nicholas Bruscia, Shadi Nazarian, and Christopher Romano Team | Daniel Fiore, Andrew Hilfiker, Morgane Lebeuf, Linnea Spampinato, Joseph Swerdlin The Living Wall project began with a 6’ x 6’ x 8’ volume. Shifts were made to this volume in order to program three sleeping spaces, an entry, and a circulation path. The original volume had to be registered in the final design. Projects were be joined together in a linear form in order to generate a micro community. Within this “Living Wall,” groups were encouraged to communicate as well as consider the impact of their design decisions on their neighbors. The semester began with individual projects, and as projects were eliminated from contention, larger groups were formed in order to focus on a full scale build. The final group approach utilized a diagonal cut in the volume which was then shifted upward in order to allow for a rolling entry. Sleeping spaces were stacked, and multiple strategic cuts in the volume allowed for ventilation and light. Project was awarded Best Modular Scheme by faculty and was featured in several publications including Architizer and the Buffalo News.
The simple shift in massing allowed for entry, circulation, and sleeping spaces within the volume. Modules were designed in order to allow for ease of assembly in the full scale installation.
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Construction drawings and models (both macro and micro scale) aided the investigation into the full scale assembly. Modularization is shown through these exercises as well.
Progression of Light
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Arc 403 | Fall 2012 Professor | Annette LeCuyer
The area surrounding the globe market site on elmwood avenue is full of culture, specifically based in the arts. Numerous art galleries are located in the area, supporting fields such as drawing, painting, and sculpture, but very few galleries are dedicated solely to the art of photography. In addition, movie theaters and venues to screen films are nearly non existent in the area. Therefore, a project was proposed to bring a venue to the area which addresses both of these concerns.
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In ‘Progression of Light,’ a mixed-used apartment building located on elmwood avenue, a public photo gallery and movie theater was introduced to the area, along with a dark room available to the public to rent in order to develop photographs. An outdoor space for screening films was provided for so that during the hot summer months, the courtyard adjacent to globe market would be activated. Individual units contained studio space which was kept dark in order to provide for space artificially lit photography and film editing.
The public program of the cinema, gallery, and cafe lent themselves to the surrounding context, while the residential units are meant to be much taller than the lower surrounding context.
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Two grids were superimposed in order to derive the form of the building. The diagonal grid allowed each unit to have views of elmwood, while the orthogonal grid lends itself to the grid of the surrounding context. The structure of the solid exterior walls and the spaced out interior columns furthered the idea of an interactive space. Programs were organized with respect to the amount of light they need in order to function. Public program was arranged as individual objects on the site.
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Studio units and 1 bedroom units were stacked to the west, with 2 bedroom units and 3 bedroom units to the east, leaving each with a south frontage. In order to allow for sunlight to enter all of the bedrooms of the 3 bedroom units, they were placed at the top of the tower. This also allowed for entry to the residential garden as the 2 bedroom units were pulled back from the egress stair on the third level.
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All units within the project were Type A accessible (all spaces fully accessible). 18” pull side clearance and 12” push side clearance were included to allow for accessible entry to and exit from the units.
Structural Grid
Ground Floor Plan
Typical Residential Plan
Basement Plan
Second Floor Plan
Foundation Plan
The structure of the building followed the grid that the building was designed from. Shear walls occupied the perimeter of the site which allowed the center to become much more open.
Cinema, Cafe, and Gallery
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Two separate HVAC systems were used within the building. The first, a forced air system, was used to service the cinema, cafe, and gallery. Localized heat pumps allowed for spaces to be controlled separately. The second system, a water to air system, was used in the residential units. Centralized boilers with individual heat pumps allowed for maximum control with minimum equipment within the units.
Residential Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Basement Plan
Key Chimney
Hallway Chases
Horizontal Distribution Zone
Elevator Room
Water Pipes
Smokeproof Lobby
Meter Rooms
Cooling Tower
Cinema/ Gallery Chases
AHU Intake
AHU/Fan Room
Kitchen Exhaust
Residential Chases
AHU Exhaust
Boiler/Chiller Room
Cistern/Water Collection
West Facade
East Facade
South Facade
Cinema Facade
Cinema/ Darkroom Facade
The integrated axonometric displays how all systems functioned as one cohesive entity within the residential portion of the building and the darkroom at ground level.
Integrated Axonometric
Facades are detailed in order to show the variety achieved through finishes and techniques of applying concrete and black zinc panels.
The performative section shows how systems were integrated in two dimensions. Structure, ventilation, hvac distribution, lighting, sprinklers, shading systems, and finishes are shown in order to prove the functionality of the building.
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Performative Section
Elmwood Elevation
Through a physical model (pictured left and above), conditions of the facade, massing, and site context were analyzed. Materiality was shown in order to get a sense of the final construction of the building. The ground floor extended into the neighboring site to allow for a connection between the two spaces.
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Formicis
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Independent Study | Spring 2012 Professor | Michael Rogers Team | Peter Foti, Sean Rasmussen, Vincent Ribeiro The theoretical framework for the research of Formicis was based upon the premise that a component can be viewed as a behavioural agent capable of self-organization and situational adaptation. Research was based around questions of how the components could respond to their environment and how the group could begin to create a component that was able to make multi-criteria decisions. Ant bridges were used as an example throughout the project as to how a single component can only make local decisions, but how these local decisions affect an entire operation. Digital and analog ways of working were employed in order to approach the problem from multiple angles. Formicis has been shown at the Artists Among Us II at the Burchfield Penney (Buffalo, NY), the University at Buffalo (Buffalo, NY), Beijing Design Week 2012 (Beijing, China), and as a part of a lecture entitled Foreign Design (Buffalo, NY) by Michael Rogers and Daniel Vrana.
The component was made up of vectors organized into the “spine,” the “legs,” and the “arms.” Immense amounts of options were achieved by changing five elements that made up the component such as radius, wing angle, edge length, height and spine angle. Plan
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Using Algorithms as a means of Projection and Simulation 5 Input Starting Points
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Component Array 0= Component Identity 1= Start Point (x,y,z) 2= Tangent Point (x,y,z) 3= Normal End Point (x,y,z) 4= Wing 1 (x,y,z) 5= Wing 2 (x,y,z)
Row B reacts to itself (snapping and inserting)
Basic Governing Principle #3: React to neighboring components
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Branch, +1 component every 1 gen Branch, +1 component every 2 gens Branch, +1 component every 3 gens Branch, +2 components every 2 gens Branch, +2 components every 3 gens Follow rule with addition Inverse rule with subtraction
Drawing techniques were developed throughout the project in an effort to explain a very complex project in simplistic terms. A revised drawing (below) allowed the group to be able to show basic relationships in the components and gauge the amount of components that would be needed for an individual piece. The color represents each basic rule with the hatch representing an inverse of the rule. An older drawing technique (below) was tested using the final model (right). Each component was represented similar to DNA, with the inside color representing concavity. Connections were shown through lines directly between components.
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The final piece, shown below, used the relationships investigated through modeling and diagramming in order to test the physical capabilities of the components. New ideas were discovered concerning density, branching patterns, and how branching patterns and density began to affect each other.
STACKed Forest
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Arc 201 | Fall 2010 Professor | Curt Gambetta
The project for a library proposal for the North Campus at the University at Buffalo came with a very specific set of programming needs. Studies were done concerning occupancy and organizational strategies were investigated within the library typology before arriving at a structure in which book stacks and other programmatic furniture were used in order to create space. Voids in the organic forms created by the furniture allowed an opportunity for vertical circulation through the space as well as a balcony area. A simplified box surrounded the interior program in order to lend itself to the orthagonal nature of the surrounding architecture. Kanagawa Institute of Technology Workshop Junya Ishigami
Beinecke Library Gordon Bunshaft Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill
Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)
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Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship
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Beinecke Library Gordon Bunshaft Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill
Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)
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Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship
Kanagawa Institute of Technology Workshop Junya Ishigami
Beinecke Library Gordon Bunshaft Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill
Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)
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Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship
Maribor Gallery Andrea Branzi
Exeter Library Louis Kahn
Kanagawa Institute of Technology Workshop Junya Ishigami
Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)
Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building
Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)
Beinecke Library Gordon Bunshaft Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship
Basic concepts were enhanced through precedent study of the Maribor Art Gallery (voids used to create circulation), the Exeter Library (infiltration of light), the Kanagawa Institute of Technology (columns used to create space), and the Beinecke Library (building sits atop a smaller plinth level). Envelope studies below were used to analyze how space could be created using buffers and overlap. Ground Plane Diagram
Exeter Library Louis Kahn
Exeter Library Louis Kahn
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Envelope Studies
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Envelope Studies
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Massing shows how a simple box was utilized to enclose the program with the base level being slightly smaller which gave the building the effect that the upper floors were hovering above the site.
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Massing Strategy
Massing Strategy
Maribor Gallery Andrea Branzi
Exeter Library Louis Kahn
Kanagawa Institute of Technology Workshop Junya Ishigami
Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)
Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building
Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)
Envelope Studies
Beinecke Library Gordon Bunshaft Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship
Ground Plane Diagram
Basement Program
Conference Room Kitchenette
Closed Stacks Closed Stacks Massing Strategy
Restrooms
Two Projection Rooms
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Administrative Offices Projection Room
Final Envelope Diagram
First Floor Program
Ground Floor Plan
Entry Exhibition Space
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Stairs (Up) Exhibition Space
culation (green)
Exeter Library Louis Kahn
Kanagawa Institute of Technology Workshop Junya Ishigami
Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building
Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)
Fourth Ground Floor Plane Program Diagram
Fourth Floor Plan
Basement Program
Restrooms
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Conference Room
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Massing Strategy
Computers
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Second Floor Program
Second Floor Plan
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Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship
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Beinecke Library Gordon Bunshaft Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill
Envelope Studies Second Floor Program
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Third Floor Program
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Study Space
Study Space
Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)
Basement Program
Exeter Library Louis Kahn
Kanagawa Institute of Technology Workshop Junya Ishigami
Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building
Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)
Second Floor Program
Conference Room
Entry Circulation Desk
Study Space Study Space
Study Space Publication Office SA Office Stairs (Down)
Closed Stacks
Stairs (Up) Cafe Seating
Restrooms
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Computers Study Space
Group Study Space
Printers Group Study Space
Computers
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Administrative Offices
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Envelope Studies Third Floor Program
Ground Plane Diagram
Basement Program
Group Study Space
Conference Room Kitchenette
Reference Desk
First Floor Program
Third Floor Plan Entry Exhibition Space
Stairs (Down)
Computers
Restrooms Stairs (Up) Exhibition Space
Computers Group Study Space
Stairs (Down)
Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship
Study Space
Closed Stacks
Projection Room
Beinecke Library Gordon Bunshaft Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill
Stairs (Up) Group Study Space
Fourth Floor Program
Kitchen/ Cafe Kitchenette
Two Projection Rooms
Computers
Group Study Space
Maribor Gallery Andrea Branzi
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Reference Desk
First Floor Program
Basement Plan
Stairs (Up) Group Study Space
Computers Group Study Space
Closed Stacks Closed Stacks
Massing Strategy
Two Projection Rooms
Restrooms Stairs (Up)
Stairs (Down) Entry Circulation Desk
Administrative Offices
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Projection Room
Final Envelope Diagram
First Floor Program
Longitudinal Section
Transverse Section
Construction Technology
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Arc 442 | Spring 2012 Professor | Annette LeCuyer
Drawings completed for Construction Technology were used to teach how different materials and systems come together in a completed work. Two works studied were the Menefee Cabin by Clark & Menefee Architects (below) and the University of Washington Conibear Shellhouse by the Miller Hull Partnership (right). 1 Foundation for Perimeter Wall 30” x 12” thick continuous strip footing with 3-#5 reinforcement bars 2 Foundation Wall at Fireplace 9’x 13’ feet x 12” thick site cast concrete pad with #5 reinforcement bars @ 12” o.c. both directions 3 Foundation for Perimeter Wall 40” x 12” thick continuous strip footing with 3-#5 reinforcement bars 4 Basement Floor 4” of crushed gravel fill 1” rigid insulation Vapor barrier 4” thick site cast concrete slab on grade Steel mesh
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5 Wall Assembly 8” x 8” x 16” CMU inner wythe 2” rigid insulation Vapor barrier 2” air space 8” x 8” x 4” outer wythe facing #5 reinforcement bars at 48” on center 6 External Wall Below Grade 8” x 8” x 16” CMU Vapor barrier #5 reinforcement bars at 48” on center
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7 External Wall at Ground Level 8” x 8” x 16” CMU inner wythe 2” rigid insulation Vapor barrier 2” air space 8” x 8” x 4” outer wythe facing #5 reinforcement bars at 48” on center Site cast concrete sill 8 External Wall at Upper Floors 8” x 8” x 16” CMU inner wythe 2” rigid insulation Vapor barrier 2” air space 8” x 8” x 4” outer wythe facing #5 reinforcement bars at 48” on center Site cast concrete sill
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Menefee Cabin
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Clark & Menefee Architects Charlottesville, Virginia
Menefee Cabin
Geiger, Matthew Trautman, Christa Vrana, Daniel
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15 Loft Floor Structural steel I-beam 4” x 10” joists at 16” on 8” x 9-1/2” tongue and
16 Roof Flitch beam Laminated veneer plyw 1/2” plywood sheathin Resin sheet Metal roofing Ceiling: 3/4” gypsum Batt insulation
Outline Specifications Substructure 1 Foundation Existing concrete wall Existing concrete piles and pilecaps #5 rebar at 12 inches OC Superstructure 2 Steel Columns W10x33 steel columns 3 Lower Floor Slab Prepared subgrade Granular fill Vapor barrier 2 feet of R-10 rigid insulation on perimeter 6 ½ inch structural concrete slab on grade 4 Main Floor 2 inch topping slab with broom finish Wire mesh 1 inch rigid insulation Drainage composite Protection Sheet Asphaltic membrane 2 ½ inch concrete topping slab 2 inch composite metal decking Existing steel structure R-14 insulation finish board
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5 Main Floor Inside Linoleum finish 2 inch topping slab Wire mesh Air gap for services 2 ½ inch concrete topping slab 2 inch composite metal decking Existing steel structure R-14 insulation finish board W10x29 I Beam
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6 Ceiling 1 Exposed structure Finish board insulation Paint 7 Ceiling 2 Exposed wood decking Stain
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8 Roof W16x50 I Beam W24 moment frame 2 x 6 P.T. Nailer 2 x 6 T&G Wood Decking Plywood Sheathing Outline Specifications Vapor barrier Substructure R-21 rigid insulation ¼ inch overlayment board 1 Foundation Existing concrete wall Single ply PVC membrane Existing concrete piles and pilecaps #5 rebar at 12 inches OC
9 External Wall Superstructure Cast in place concrete panels 2 Steel Columns R-11 batt insulation W10x33 steel columns 3 5/8 inch metal studs at 24 inches OC 3 Lower Floor Slab subgrade 5/8 inch hi-impactPrepared gypsum wall board
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Granular fill Vapor barrier
10 Garage Door 2 feet of R-10 rigid insulation on perimeter 6 ½ inch structural concrete slab on grade 12 feet x 11 feet Main Floor Glazed panels 42 inch topping slab with broom finish Wire mesh Tracking
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1 inch rigid insulation Drainage composite
11 Curtain Wall Protection Sheet Asphaltic membrane 9” Curtain Wall Assembly 2 ½ inch concrete topping slab
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2 inch composite metal decking Existing steel structure
R-14System insulation finish 12 Exterior Louver 1 board Exterior fixed louvers 5 Main Floor Inside Linoleum finish Interior operable louvers
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2 inch topping slab Wire mesh Air gap for services 2 ½ inch concrete topping slab 2 inch composite metal decking Existing steel structure R-14 insulation finish board W10x29 I Beam
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6 Ceiling 1 Exposed structure Finish board insulation Paint 7 Ceiling 2 Exposed wood decking Stain
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8 Roof W16x50 I Beam W24 moment frame 2 x 6 P.T. Nailer 2 x 6 T&G Wood Decking Plywood Sheathing Vapor barrier R-21 rigid insulation ¼ inch overlayment board Single ply PVC membrane 9 External Wall Cast in place concrete panels R-11 batt insulation 3 5/8 inch metal studs at 24 inches OC 5/8 inch hi-impact gypsum wall board
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10 Garage Door 12 feet x 11 feet Glazed panels Tracking
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11 Curtain Wall 9” Curtain Wall Assembly
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12 Exterior Louver System 1 Exterior fixed louvers Interior operable louvers 6
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University of Washington Conibear Shellhouse Renovation and Addition
The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP Seattle Washington 2003
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Kevin Schildwaster Kevin Schildwaster
Aaron Taube Aaron Taube
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Marc Velocci
Marc Velocci Daniel Vrana
Daniel Vrana
Conibear Shellhouse
Determinate Omission Arc 301 | Fall 2011 Professor | Michael Rogers
Influenced by the inherent patterning which reveals itself through a canopy of leaves, Determinate Omission exploded ways to create density through overlap within a hypothetical facade. Through scripting and manual intervention, a system was created which populated a surface, deleted components where density was not necessary, and overlapped numerous iterations in order to achieve depth. Project was displayed at an exhibition entitled Extending the Strip in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Density Studies
Process
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Final Facade Diagrams (Overlap and Individual Layers)
Final Facade