DIANNA MONTZKA Architecture Portfolio 2016
PURPOSE I aspire to create beautiful environments for people and nature to thoughtfully interact with each other and learn from one another in the everyday life. I hope to use my design skills as a means to build community and place.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Architecture June 2016 University of Oregon
CONTACT
720 480 3327 dianna.montzka@gmail.com Linkedin.com/in/dmontzka
DESIGN
Torsion
K i n e t i c A rc h i t e c t u re
Bauhaus Art Museum Dessau, Germany
Courtyard Housing H o u s i n g Pro t o t y p e s
Portland Culinary Institute Po rt l a n d , O re g o n BUILD
Two Chairs
Fu r n i t u re S t u d i o
Meeting Hall S t r u c t u re s COMPETE
Envisioning the Future of AAA U n i v e r s i t y o f O re g o n , Fi r s t P l a c e CREATE
Tactical Urbanism - Placemaking
I n t e r s e c t i o n M u ra l - E u g e n e , O re g o n
Sketches
Va n c o u v e r, B C
Photography
Italy, Portland, Copenhagen, Colorado
TORSION Kinetic Architecture In collaboration with Nicole Ghiselli and Vince James
FINAL CONCEPT
MOVE
STACK
Torsion is a kinetic solar shading and air ventilation device designed to be implemented in a gallery or atrium space. The shading device allows for an assortment of lighting qualities with a range from direct lighting, diffuse lighting, and fully closed for a minimum light penetration. The kinetic device is run though a logic control system that can adjust to create optimized solar conditions or with a manual override system allowing the user to customize the lighting conditions in the space. In this studio we had the opportunity to work with Turner Exhibits and Olson Kundig, experts in the kinetic design field, to flesh out the details of our kinetic mechanisms. To see a video of Torsion in action, follow this link: https://youtu.be/2T7sCZXx930
Location: Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Roof Structure Exploration
Shading Conditions
Rack and Pinion Driving Mechanism Logistics
fully closed
partially twisted on one or two sides
fully open on both sides, perpendicular to glazing
If the mechanism had gears of different sizes, that would cause the shades to turn at different speeds and the angles of the shades would not allow in as much light.
When the mechanism involves a rack and pinion system with gears of the same size and circular guides of sizes that support the differing size of the shade, more light can be let in at the gears move.
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Summer Solstice
Manual Override
Fall and Spring Equinox
Winter Solstice
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BAUHAUS MUSEUM Dessau, Germany Thesis Studio
PARTI
This design for the Bauhaus Museum in Dessau, Germany took the approach of ‘a total work of art’, also known as ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’, an idea the Bauhaus embraced as their foundation. Although the Bauhaus school interpretation of this foundation signified that the architect was responsible for the design of all furnishings, accessories, shell, and landscape, this design focuses on a total work of art at a larger scale.
ECOLOGICAL CORRIDOR
LANDSCAPE AS EXHIBIT
In this sense, I looked to address how the building could be a part of a larger work of art within its context. How do the building, landscape, social conditions, and economy overlap to be successful as one sustainable work of art? One branch of this idea does not exist without the other. They intertwine, they support one another, and they compliment and enhance one another. Dessau has become a shrinking city since its population decreased by 25,000 people in the past 20 years. The city has adopted a radical strategy to demolish abandoned sites throughout the city and reclaim the land. The site for the Bauhaus Museum is an end node to the ecological corridor that will result from the reclaimed sites. This potential for the site was a large driving force behind the design.
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Germany
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Dessau - River Elbe - River Mulde
Shrinking Cities - Green corridor site redevelopment
Transportation - Dominant site access points
Public intersection
Parti
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Site Plan
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Public - Private
Solid - Void
Circulation
Connections to Park
Private back-of-house operations
Solid
Horizontal
Opportunities to connect with park
Public gallery space
Void
Vertical
Places to rest/sit
Public Passageway/Entry
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1. Loading Dock 2. Processing 3. Control/Packing 4. Clean Receiving 5. Employee Entry 6. HVAC/Mechanical 7. Dirty Receiving 8. Photography workshop
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1. Office/Meeting 2. Office 3. Modeling/Repair Workshop 4. HVAC/Mechanical 5. Conservation Workshop
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9. North Entry 10. Janitor 11. Museum Shop 12. Restaurant 13. Food Storage
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7. Kitchenette 8. Office 9. Meeting 10. Open Office
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14. North Office Entry 15. Changing Rooms 16. Office/meeting 17. South Office Entry
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18. Event/Workshop Room 19 Storage/Janitor 20. Lockers 21. South Building Main Entry 22. Information/Tickets 23. Temporary Exhibit
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Bauhaus Galleries: 1. Prologue 2. Museum 3. Inventor
Bauhaus Galleries: 4. Factory 5. Clubhouse 6. Department Store 7. School
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Ground Floor
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11. Bridge/Overlook to Landscape Exhibit 12. Temporary Exhibit 13. Park Exhibits
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Second Floor
Exploded Section Perspective
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Daylighting Study
Initial daylighting strategy: Frame truss around skylight opening to reflect light into the space
Modified daylighting strategy: Remove side reflecting walls to allow for more light higher up on the walls and better distribution throughout
Side lighting for views out
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Sun angles
Top lighting for views in
Vegetation as solar buffer
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B-B Section
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A-A Section
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Formal vs educational landscape
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Urban forest - Wetland meadow
Site contributes to a larger ecological corridor
Triple glazed low-E windows
Social and contextual sustainability - A place people want to gather - A place to build community - A place open for everyone -An education center - A place for locals and visitors
Daylighting Green wall system - increased thermal control - contribute to park ecology
PV Panels
Pollinators Protected bird habitats Bioswales - roof runoff filtration
Sustainable education
Locally grown food Urban forest: Increased air quality and carbon sequestration
Native grasses and plantings - increase biodiversity and reduce water use
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North Building Plaza Elevation
South Building Plaza Elevation
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East Elevation
West Elevation
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Wall Section
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Building model in site
Building model in larger site model
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Model with roof
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Model with trusses exposed
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COURTYARD HOUSING Housing Prototypes Design Studio
GATHER
PASSIVELY HEAT AND COOL
COMMUNITY GARDENS
PRIVACY THROUGH GREENERY
This nine day design was part of a Housing Bootcamp studio that explored five different housing prototypes in nine weeks. This project in particular followed the 2007 Courtyard Housing Competition in Portland. Throughout the term, the housing focused on right-sizing homes and designing spaces where families can age in place.
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Site and 1st Floor
UNIT TYPE 1 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Smaller bedrooms can be transformed over time
UNIT TYPE 2 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Multipurpose room on second floor; Studio, entertainment room, guest room, office etc.
2nd Floor
UNIT TYPE 3 2 bedroom 1 shared bath 2nd bedroom can be converted to a multipurpose room, office, guest room, etc.
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PORTLAND CULINARY INSTITUTE Portland, Oregon
COLLECT
SHADE
STACK
NEW & OLD
In the Pearl District of Portland, OR, I wanted to give my culinary institute an identity that would resonate with the people and urban setting of Portland. It was important for the building to take advantage of, and respond to, the park blocks west of the site, considering the limited green space in an urban setting. Furthermore, it was important acknowledge Portland’s presence of farmers markets and teach students and the community about growing their own food and utilizing local, seasonal foods. I wanted to pay close attention to daylighting, shading, and sustainable water usage that support the building and the surrounding environment and ecosystems. The use of materials was key to integrating the building into the city fabric. The pearl district is full of culture, diversity, and community. These are elements I wanted to incorporate into the culinary school, in that it is not just a school, but a learning center that embraces its community physically, socially, and economically.
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PARK BLOCKS
SITE
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FACADE PRINCIPALS
TRANSPARENCY TO PARK
BLEND
GATHER
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Exterior View
View of Atrium
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2 CHAIRS Furniture Studio
This studio, taught by Tim Fouch of Fieldwork Design & Architecture, included the design and construction of two chairs. The first was a chair that had been found on the side of the road or in a dumpster, abandoned and forgotten. Our goal was to give this chair new life. The second chair was a standard design of Tims and we were allowed one ‘rule break’ to make the chair our own. My rule break was to make the chair more comfortable, a theme carried over from my first chair. This resulted in adding arm rests with a stylistic similarity to chair 1.
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Chair One Old Chair Remodel an abandoned, forgotten chair and give it new life
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Chair One
Existing notes
Parts
Sanded and structurally sound
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Initial Backrest Sketches
Backrest treatment study
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Chair Two Chair Two New Chair Start with a base chair and use one rule break to modify
Base Chair Shop Drawings
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Base Chair
Construction
Parts
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Preliminary Sketches
Cutting, measuring, and fitting the arm rest support
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MEETING HALL Structures
This project involved designing a wood truss on existing masonry walls. The design parameters prohibited horizontal spanning which allowed for a lofted space. Multiframe structural analysis was used to understand the forces on the structure.
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ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF A&AA Design Competition - University of Oregon First Place
This design competition was completed with Amin Yazdi, an Architecture student, and Ryan Covey, a masters student in Nonprofit Management. This first place submission focused on multi-disciplinary design and collaborative spaces that connect people to their community, fellow students, and the environment.
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Connecting the Community
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CONNECT
A&AA is a large, academic community. However, the current physical setup makes this community feel disconnected: long, narrow hallways section off departments and studios; studios located in buildings far from Lawrence; entire departments located in other buildings. Interview responses showed a dissatisfaction with the current layout and connectivity of A&AA.
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To reestablish the connection of the A&AA community, we designed an atrium concept to eliminate these disconnections by bringing the departments under one roof. Mixed studio and lab levels opening to the center of the atrium enhance the community feel and connectivity between the departments. Departments are located in large corridors, eliminating the narrow, secluded feeling currently observed. A central hearth serves as the heart of the atrium and an open gallery showcases the scholarly, scientific, and creative adventures of the A&AA department.
A Connecting the Community Connecting the Students Connecting the Environment
Our vision is for an interactive, engaging space that draws in people from the campus and public community. This building would represent the academic focal entry to south campus that showcases A&AA’s and the University’s mission and commitment to sustainability and academic success. Spaces will foster curiosity and participation in A&AA disciplines allowing for a transformative learning experience. Connections within and beyond the community are essential as it will increase the social capital of each and every student, providing them with the tools they need to succeed.
Connections in academia spawn creativity, open new doors, and create relationships that further the academic experience for students and teachers alike. The question universities should seek to answer is, "How do they create these connections?" Education thrives when students are engaged in their work, invested in their education, and connected to their peers and teachers. The mission and values of A&AA attempt to encompass these three features. A&AA is dedicated to providing a high quality education and environment for students; encouraging a multi-disciplinary approach to learning enhanced by cooperation among departments; and recognizing its impact on environmental, social, and cultural systems.
Writable Walls and Windows
- Open sharing of ideas - Expansion of informal learning zones - Spontaneous expression - Located throughout the building, including lab and studio spaces - Increase collaboration potential
The question we sought to answer was “have they been meeting these goals?” Interviews with over 25 students and teachers from each department of A&AA showed a high degree of satisfaction with their overall A&AA experience, but there is room for improvement. The primary area for improvement stated by each interviewee was based on the idea of collaboration. Collaboration in the form of mixed classes; shared studio spaces; open studios and labs; open study areas; and public space for displaying the talent of A&AA.
Student Gallery
- Highlights A&AA talent - Where theory meets practice - Display student work from all disciplines - Physical and digital displays - A&AA’s “advertisement” to the community - Fuels ideas and creativity throughout disciplines
Our vision for the new A&AA building expands on the idea of collaboration among students and departments, to create a true community, to enhance those connections the university seeks, while continuing with the mission to provide a high quality learning experience and recognizing the systems impacted. Interview responses influenced our design concepts. We envision a transformative learning experience that expands the evolution of learning.
WELCOMING ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY
Atrium
- Gateway to A&AA - Open pin-up space for student, faculty, or community input on in-process work from any discipline - Public workspaces - Increased natural lighting and visual accessibility to greenery to increase well-being
landscape interior
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historic preservation history
digital arts product design
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CENTRAL N O DE
THE HEARTH
history arts and administration
planning public administration
PPPM
nonprofit administration
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Connecting the Students
Connecting the Environment
A challenge for universities is how can they connect students to one another? To their teachers? How do teachers connect? How do departments connect? To address these questions we focused on the concepts of integration and transparency, concepts we feel are imperative to the new A&AA space.
Connecting people to the environment is important for the health of students and faculty. To further that connection, we designed a green space on the roof that would inspire collaboration, relaxation, and creative thinking. It would also provide the university and A&AA a unique opportunity to showcase their commitment to sustainability, by expanding vertically and utilizing the roof as an academic tool and social space.
Integrate studio spaces so that art studios are not segregated from architecture studios, and interior architecture studios are next to product design studios. Glass walls would create transparency between studios and allow for the potential sharing of ideas and inspiration between students. Media labs would facilitate interaction between students, so that potentially a Masters student in Urban Planning could work side by side with a Bachelor of Architecture student.
Outdoor Seating and Decks
- Spaces to rejuvenate in a natural, peaceful setting - Social space to mix disciplines
Collaboration Pods
Wide corridors throughout the building would house conference pods. Offices, studios, or classrooms would surround the pods allowing for increased accessibility and interaction. Informal learning spaces will also inhabit these corridors with nooks, window seats, and comfortable seating to increase interaction between students and teachers.
- Student and faculty collaboration space - Writable boards and screens for multimedia uses - Sliding walls eliminate the threshold between in and out
Wellness Lounge (most desired in the interview process)
Through these spaces we have increased interaction, increased creativity, and increased connections which will provide the optimum teaching and learning experience for A&AA.
- Hub for interaction and relaxation - Resting place for long nights in studio - Comfortable, varied seating areas - Recreation opportunities - Kitchenette - Individual sleeping pods - Outdoor balcony
Dynamic Studios and Biowall
- Adjacent studio spaces from different departments - Transparent studios lead to creativity and collaboration - Biowall provides cleaner air, enhances building aesthetics, and reduces noise pollution
Study Nook
- Informal and intermediate learning space - Place to create special moments and experiences - Complementary to other informal learning spaces throughout the hallways
SUSTAINABILITY CREATIVITY
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Intermediate
The conference pods provide an intermediate space that A&AA currently does not have. There is a desire and need for this intermediate space for a variety of activities across the A&AA disciplines. The versatility of these pods stems from the need to have adaptable spaces: public level of openness for invitation to collaborate, or minimal level for private meetings. Pods will contain writing surfaces, large tables, and multimedia technology.
EPIC BRAINSTORMING
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Green roof will provide a large, open space for students and faculty to engage the environment for their academic, creative, or relaxation needs. Outdoor seating will provide quiet areas and vary from open to covered. Landscaped with an emphasis on native Oregon plants and trees. Planting workspace for landscape architecture students. Atrium roof will provide natural light through the cavity of the building. Solar panels line the tops of the collaboration pods and wellness lounge. Rainwater harvesting systems allow for greywater use in the building and reduces runoff pollution.
INSPIRE SYNERGIZE INTEGRATE
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TACTICAL URBANISM - PLACEMAKING A community street intersection mural Eugene, Oregon This street intersection mural in Eugene, Oregon was completed in an effort to bring the community together, beautify the neighborhood, and encourage cars to slow down at a 4-way intersection with no stop sign. The project stemmed from a concerned resident who brought the project idea to my classmates and I, a group of five students working on Tactical Urbanism in Eugene. From there, we took on the project, reached out to the neighborhood and the neighborhood association, got approval from the neighborhood board, and applied for and received a grant from the city to complete the project. The project started in September and came to full fruition in June. Please visit the links below to see the facebook page, articles, and videos on the project. https://www.facebook.com/EugeneIntersectionRepair/ https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=6YkgN3pQUYY&feature=youtu.be https://aaa.uoregon.edu/news/citystudents-partner-eugene-issues?utm_ source=ENewsletter+Volume5+Issue4&utm_ campaign=ENews+V5+I4&utm_medium=email
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After the project was taken on by my classmates and I, the first step was to go out in the neighborhood, talk with the residents about the lack of safety at the intersection, and discuss the idea of a intersection mural. My groupmate Jackie and I took advantage of Halloween night to do this outreach. We knew we had a better chance of people answering their doors on Halloween than any other night.
Halloween night canvasing in the neighborhood
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There was an overwhelming amount of positive feedback and enthusiasm expressed from the neighbors about the project. We passed out flyers and received contact information and signatures.
Once we knew the neighborhood was in favor of the project, we brought the idea to the neighborhood board meeting to seek endorsement from the board members. This endorsement was needed as part of the grant we applied for from the city. In addition, signatures from everyone within at least a block of the intersection needed to be included in the grant.
UO group discussion
The grant was submitted and a few months later we were given $1,400 for the painted intersection mural. A few budget items this money went towards were paint and supplies, a block party permit, and block party insurance.
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To come up with a design for the mural, there was a design group that included four households from the neighborhood, my group-mate Jackie, and myself. Through three meetings we were able to come up with a final design. I was one of three designers who digitally produced iterations of the design.
Design Team
Preliminary ideas and themes
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Final Design
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A few of many neighbors who showed up to paint throughout the day
The three design leaders: Me, Erik, Jackie
This project would not have been possible without the support and generous donations from the following local entities and businesses:
Friendly Area Neighbors Drone 1 Photography
No Shame Theater Flex Studios
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SKETCHES Vancouver, BC
A small collection of sketches from studying abroad in Vancouver, BC
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TRAVEL Photographs from Italy, Portland, Copenhagen, Colorado, Vancouver BC
Sweden Norway Denmark England Vancouver, BC
Ireland France
USA Mexico
Switzerland Italy
Costa Rica
A small selection of photography from 4 of 12 countries I have visited. Taking photographs of the built and natural environment is where my interest in architecture stemmed from at a young age. Everywhere I have traveled has educated and inspired my design thought process and has increased my awareness of how these environments overlap.
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Portland, Oregon
Colorado
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Cinque-Terre, Italy
Steamboat Springs, CO
Cinque-Terre, Italy
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CONTACT
Dianna Montzka 720 480 3327 dianna.montzka@gmail.com Linkedin.com/in/dmontzka