ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO DANIEL HOLTON
Daniel Holton A: 702 S High Point Rd, Madison WI, 53719 T: +1 651-329-4828 E: dholton3@gmail.com
Education University of Kansas
- Lawrence, KS - August 2014 - May 2019 - Conferred Master of Architecture degree - Final GPA: 3.63
Korea University
- Seoul, South Korea - Study Abroad Semester - Fall 2017 - Continued studying architecture at Korea University
Work Experience Haenglim Architecture & Engineering Position: Architectural Intern - Seoul, South Korea - June 2018 - December 2018 - Work focus on design competitions and project documentation - Helped with documentation/translation for two International Property Awards submittals, both of which were awarded to Haenglim
Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop Position: Sales Associate
- Lawrence, KS - May 2016 - May 2019 - Works within bike department of store and provides sales knowledge of cycling merchandise to customers
Skills Proficient in:
AutoCAD
Revit
Sketchup
Rhino
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Achievements - Helped secure IPA awards during internship at Haenglim Architecture & Engineering - Winner of 2015 KU Linkugel Speech Festival - Donald P. Ewart Memorial Traveling Scholarship - KU Excellence Scholarship
Languages - Fluent in English - Intermediate-Advanced in Spanish - Intermediate-Advanced in Korean (TOPIK I, Level 2 Certification)
Microsoft Office Suite
CONTENTS
MINNEAPOLIS MIXED-USE SKYSCRAPER
A HOUSE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
MULTI-UNIT HOUSING
KC CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PYEONGHWA MARKET RE-USE
NEW KOREA UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
MINNEAPOLIS MIXED USE SKYSCRAPER Design and create an iconic mixed-use skyscraper that can stand as an icon in the Minneapolis area whilst also seamlessly integrating the architectural design tenets of living space, office space, and public space. LOCATION PROJECT TYPE YEAR
MINNEAPOLIS, MN MIXED-USE 4TH YEAR, 2018
SITE
LOCATION The site for this project was located just a few blocks east of the heart of downtown Minneapolis. However, given its relative distance from the taller buildings of the downtown area, as well as its proximity to the brand new Vikings stadium, a main design challenge for us was to design a mixeduse skyscraper that not only would mold well with the surrounding vernacular architecture, but also not greatly disrupt the aesthetic of the greater Minneapolis area.
SITE
RESIDENTIAL ZONING
SITE
COMMERCIAL ZONING
SITE
GREEN SPACE ZONING
Before true design development was underway, extensive site analysis was integral in determining not only our site’s context, but also determining how we would eventually program our tower, given the dense buildup of commercial and residential areas nearby.
The inspiration for the form of our skyscraper came from a combination of previous parti models that we had generated, as well as an attention to detail regarding our site’s property lines and how far we could extend beyond the site. The bend in the tower’s form was created to create a visual contrast between the mixed uses of the tower, and the slits near the edges of the tower were to improve aerodynamic flow, as well as creating a physical separation between the “body” and the “legs” of the tower, inherently creating a spatial hierarchy within the building.
1. Allowable FAR: 10
2. Extruded Form
3. Bend to differentiate form/spatial arrangement
4. Form tapered towards top of tower + sunken plaza
5. Gaps added to further create spatial separation and aerodynamic flow
SITE PLAN
The site planning design process in particular revolved around the concept of a “sunken plaza�, an area that existed underneath the tower itself, directly accessible from the north and south sides of the site. The sunken plaza was achieved through the act of cantilevering the tower over the ground via three individual space frames linked together from the base of the tower all the way to the roof.
West Elevation
The form of the tower was inspired in equal measure by two main design variables: 1) Attempting to physically manifest an intentional separation of space between the office space (bottom half) and the residential space (top half), and 2) exaggerating the form of the tower as much as possible by “bending” it all the way to the property line of our site, creating a more dynamic tower design typology.
West Section
The bend in the tower, as well as the cantilevered and covered sunken plaza, created a whole host of structural challenges in regards to how the tower itself would be supported. The solution was a series of three separate space frames located at the base, middle, and top of the tower connected via a more conventional column/beam system. This structural system allowed us to maintain the open nature of the sunken plaza, as well as allowing the bending nature of the tower to exist.
Office Floor Plan
1 - WOOD PANEL SOFFIT 2 - ALUMINUM STRUCTURAL FRAMING 3 - RETURN AIR 4 - FRAMELESS GLASS BALUSTRADE 5 - T.O.F.F. RAISED TILE RAISED FLOOR JOISTS CONCRETE SLAB 6 - BALUSTRADE MOUNTING BRACKET 7 - ANGLED WOOD PANELING 8 - SUSPENDED WOOD PANEL CEILING 9 - 4 FT. MOUNTED LED STRIP LIGHT 10 - SUSPENDED CEILING SUPPORT 11 - FLOOR TO CEILING CURTAIN WALL
Office Detail Section
Residential Floor Plan
1 - T.O.F.F 2 - WOOD SLATS 3 - 12” 2-WAY CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB 4 - HVAC SUPPLY VENT 5 - DROPPED CEILING HANGARS 6 - RECESSED LIGHT 7 - FIREPROOFING 8 - INSULATION 9 - SPANDREL GLASS PANEL 10 - VISION GLASS PANEL 11 - 3/8” GYPSUM BOARD
Residential Detail Section
Office Axo Diagrams
Residential Axo Diagrams
Perspective Section Through the creation of a perspective section drawing, it became much easier to visualize how the building interacted with the site as a whole. The “ground level” space frame tied to the core of the tower allows for a dramatic cantilever to exist over the sunken plaza area, allowing the space to be utilized year round. Off the sides of the plaza area are large underground storefront areas for retail spaces. This spatial organization, as well as the space frame, creates an elevated lobby area for the tower’s employees to enter. This, combined with the expansive open lobby area, large cable tensioned curtain wall, and set back office balconies, creates a dynamic and enrapturing view northward towards the nearby Mississippi River.
In order to create a large and open foyer area within the oďŹƒce part of the tower, we had to contend with the structural challenges presented with the diagonal curtain wall. This led to the implementation of a cable tensioned curtain wall system which transferred the load of the curtain wall to diagonal columns located at the perimeter of the curtain wall, which then subsequently transferred the load to the underlying space frame, the core, and then ďŹ nally, the ground. Curtain Wall Detail
A HOUSE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Design a single family residence that reflects an “innovative, creative, environmentally responsible, and culturally sensitive approach towards domesticity”. LOCATION PROJECT TYPE YEAR
DULUTH, MN RESIDENTIAL 5TH YEAR, 2019
SITE
LOCATION This project was part of an ACSA design competition that sought students to put forth a unique residential design that reflected “an innnovative, creative, environmentally responsible, and culturally sensitive approach” to residential architecture. In an effort to select a site that I believed to be capable of providing both a unique and challenging site condition, I selected a plot of open land directly adjacent to Lake Superior in Duluth, MN to design my project on.
Site Plan
The site for the house was located on the shore of Lake Superior, directly south of the greater Duluth area. The rather longitudinal nature of the site inuenced the form of the house, with the house itself being composed of three geometric masses that staggered towards the lake. The outdoor landscaping of the house follows the form of the house
Level 1 Plan
Level 2 Plan
South Elevation
West Elevation
Perspective Section
While a perspective section wasn’t a required deliverable of the submission requirements, the creation of one helped me to better understand and display the unique spatial quality of the house that is created through the double story nature of the main living area. This section in particular helps reinforce the duality and multi-purpose nature of the house’s living space whilst simultaneously showcasing the layout of the home’s interior space on the first floor.
MIXED-USE HOUSING COMPLEX Design a multi-unit housing complex that integrates both a sense of community and local commerce within the downtown area of Lawrence, Kansas. LOCATION PROJECT TYPE YEAR
LAWRENCE, KS MIXED-USE 2ND YEAR, 2016
SITE
LOCATION The site for this project was located just a few blocks east of the heart of downtown Minneapolis. However, given its relative distance from the taller buildings of the downtown area, as well as its proximity to the brand new Vikings stadium, a main design challenge for us was to design a mixeduse skyscraper that not only would mold well with the surrounding vernacular architecture, but also not greatly disrupt the aesthetic of the greater Minneapolis area.
COMMERCIAL ZONING
RESIDENTIAL ZONING
INDUSTRIAL ZONING
Upon the onset of this project, site and zoning analysis of Lawrence’s downtown fabric was critical in not only assessing what building typologies currently exist in the area, but also was important in discovering new mixed-use developments that took on a similar role to our project. This drove us to create an even more unique and distinguished design scheme.
MIXED-USE ZONING
GREEN SPACE ZONING
EDUCATION ZONING
SITE PLAN
Given the multi-use nature of the project, as well as the longitudinal nature of the site, I planned three separate apartment buildings that are situated at the edge of the streetscape, with two located at the edges of the site and one centrally located. Also located directly behind the apartment buildings are three separate community gardens that can be utilized by not only the residents of the apartments, but the general public, as well. In between the apartment buildings are two separate retail centers with multiple pathways leading towards and away from them, creating a more natural boundary between building masses.
1st Level Floor Plan
2nd Level Floor Plan
The layout for the apartment buildings within the greater multi-use complex revolves around a twostory design, with the first floor serving as the communal area of the apartment, whereas the second floor housing the apartment’s more private spaces, primarily the main bedroom and bathroom.
Section The framework for the apartment buildings consists of a double-story tall space, with living and kitchen areas located on the first floor of the space, the living area in particular enjoying a double-story height. The second story loft space is where the occupant will find his/her bedroom and bathroom, creating a distinct separation of space and usage between the more communal areas on the first floor. Additional private rooftop gardens also allow for residents to enjoy their own private, outdoor spaces.
KC CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Create an engaging and rewarding learning experience for students through the concept of integrated learning. LOCATION PROJECT TYPE YEAR
CROSSROADS DISTRICT, KANSAS CITY, KS EDUCATION 3RD YEAR, 2016
SITE
LOCATION For this project, our goal was to create a K-5 elementary school in the heart of the Crossroads District of Kansas City, Kansas. The Crossroads District of Kansas City serves as the city’s main art district, with a whole host of galleries and art installations within the area. Additionally, the district has existed primarily as a warehouse/industrial district, which creates an even greater need for an educational institution in this specifc part of Kansas City.
Site Plan
The site for the school was located on an L-shaped parking lot. This created the opportunity to take advantage of the site’s boundaries and more naturally create a school building that followed the form of the site itself. The main massing of the school houses all of the classrooms and staff offices, whereas the secondary building located to the west contains the school’s gymnasium and library.
Level 1 Floor Plan
Classroom
Learning Pocket
Classroom
Level 2 Floor Plan
Classroom
Learning Pocket
Classroom
The main design tenet of the school’s design is the planning of “integrated learning pockets”, which are communal spaces located between individual classrooms. This allows students and teachers alike to be able to spill out into the learning pockets via retractable NanaWalls and can allow individual classes to collaborate with each other in a much more direct and accessible manner.
Detail Wall Section
PYEONGHWA MARKET RE-USE Create a new design of the Pyeonghwa Fashion Market in Seoul, South Korea that carves out a niche of its own, but still reflects the qualities of architectural re-use. LOCATION PROJECT TYPE YEAR
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA COMMERCIAL RE-USE 4TH YEAR, 2017
SITE
LOCATION This project was part of my semester studying abroad at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea. The studio class I was enrolled in focused on a design mission of active re-use of one of the city’s oldest fashion markets. Dongdaemun, a district of Seoul focused on clothing and fashion, houses the historic Pyeonghwa Market, an older clothing market dating back to the 1950s. Our goal was to revitalize the building through adaptive re-use, by eect, re-activating this part of the city.
Roof Plan
Third Floor Plan
2nd Floor Plan
1st Floor Plan
As the main purpose of this project was adaptive re-use rather than a new construction, I was challenged to create a newly programmed piece of architecture that still largely remained the same and retained the character of the old Pyeonghwa Market. With that in mind, I decided to maintain the exterior shell of the existing building whilst simultaneously opening up the interior of the building. This new layout opens up certain parts of the existing oor plates, allowing for taller spaces throughout the building. The curvature of he new oor plates is derived from the curvature of the nearby Cheoggyecheon Stream.
GREEN ROOF STRUCTURE VEGETATION PLANTING MATERIAL FILTER LAYER DRAINAGE LAYER MOISTURE VAT INSULATION VAPOR CONTROL LAYER CONCRETE SLAB (ROOF STRUCTURE)
BUILDING STRUCTURE CURTAIN WALL
CONCRETE COLUMNS
LINOLEUM FLOOR FINISH
CONCRETE SLAB (FLOOR STRUCTURE)
CURTAIN WALL ANCHOR
CONCRETE BEAMS
Detail Wall Section
NEW KOREA UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE STUDIO Imagine and design a new space that can be utilized by Korea University’s Department of Architecture as a studio space whilst maximizing the space’s spatial and experiential qualities. LOCATION PROJECT TYPE YEAR
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA EDUCATION/INTERIOR DESIGN 4TH YEAR, 2017
SITE
LOCATION This project was also part of my semester studying abroad at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea. This project in particular focused on renovating part of an exsting building on the university’s campus. The building currently serves as a cafeteria, but we were given the challenge of renovating the third floor (and roof, if necessary) into a new architecture studio/classroom environment for the university’s architecture students.
Level 3 Floor Plan
Roof Plan
This project revolved around an existing building on the Korea University campus, a three-story circular building that currently serves primarily as a cafeteria for students and faculty. The design program called for the third story of the building (and roof, if applicable) to be renovated into a studio environment for Korea University architecture students. Given the circular nature of the building, the layout of the rest of the classrooms and other facilities follows the existing form of the building. Additional consideration was given to the roof plan, which was converted into an indoor library/study space.
Section Drawing
An additional story was added in the middle of the building to accommodate the new library/study space located directly above the third-story. Also accessible is the rooftop garden located directly adjacent to the classrooms on the third story, providing easy and direct access to the outdoors .
New Roof Massing
New Circulation to Additional Interior Space
Natural Light for Classrooms + Outdoor Garden
The main design concept for the new Korea University architecture studio is broken down into three main design tenets: 1) Completely renovate the existing third oor with classrooms along the perimeter and a new outdoor garden in the center, 2) Add a new student space above the pre-existing third oor for more communal functions, and 3) Tie the two levels of spaces together with brand new circulation that also follows the form of the building.
Partition: Side Closed and Transparent
Partition: Side Open and Transparent
Partition: Fully Closed and Transparent
Partition: Fully Closed and Frosted
One main design component of the design of the new Korea University studio was the implementation of Nana-Walls with smart glass panels, allowing the studio’s occupants to open up the classrooms for more collaborative uses, or keep them closed and frost the wall’s glass panels for more privacy.
Daniel Holton dholton3@gmail.com +1 651-329-4828