DONALD HULL Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio
FINDING THE BALANCE I have spent much of my time as a student of architecture attempting to find a balance between the wildly conceptual and creative side of architecture and the actual pragmatism that allows a building to function properly. Each of my projects is intended as a highly specific, yet innately comprehensible, solution to a specific problem brought about by the building’s location, program, or intended user. Therefore, each project may be best understood by slowly peeling away the layers of logic that led to the building’s final form. Accordingly, unlike a traditional portfolio, my projects are presented in reverse chronology, stepping backwards through stages of development to ultimately reveal the basis of each design.
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Minor in Digital Media
email dhull16@iastate.edu phone 1-847-830-0768 skype d.hull16 online issuu.com/donniehull
iowa state university|2011-2016
Bachelor of Architecture
undergraduate portfolio|contents
DONALD HULL
BOATHOUSE 03-10
PRAIRIE RETREAT 11-18
NYC OASIS 19-26
SEA & SKY MUSEUM 27-34
DESIGN INTERESTS 35-38
RESUME 40
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BOATHOUSE Individual Project Fall 2012 Located off of a small tributary near the Mississippi River, this project is intended for the storage and display of a specific watercraft as well as functioning as a weekend getaway.
Proposal
A multi-leveled and volumed sequence of spatial progressions clad in local burr oak wood and supported by a concrete and steel structure
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mines of spain park|dubuque, ia
fall 2012|campbell studio
BOATHOUSE
site context
BOATHOUSE
Development
A choreographed progression through the site and building provides a psychological transition from work life to recreation, culminating as a user is introduced to his or her watercraft in the building’s large, cantilevered volume
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mines of spain park|dubuque, ia
fall 2012|campbell studio
plan|n
frontal elevation
Schematic
A sequence of circulation which mirrors the natural spatial shift from a small, secluded creek to the mighty Mississippi River provides a psychological transition for a user, preparing him or her for a rejuvenating encounter with the water
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mines of spain park|dubuque, ia
fall 2012|campbell studio
BOATHOUSE
spatial & elevational sequence
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PRAIRIE RETREAT 3 Person Team Fall 2013 Situated in rural Iowa, this building is meant as a retreat center where medical professionals from the Des Moines urban area can come to recharge.
Proposal
A series of ellipsoid-shaped private living spaces perched above public and semi-public programs all intimately connected to the site
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fall 2013|bonvehi-rosich studio
former soybean farm|winterset, ia
PRAIRIE RETREAT
fall
winter
spring
summer
Development
A building consisting of few corners and flat planes, this retreat experience offers unique occupancy solutions and a range of social options, keeping a user close to nature both physically and mentally
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transverse sections
fall 2013|bonvehi-rosich studio
former soybean farm|winterset, ia
PRAIRIE RETREAT
horizontal sections
longitudinal sections
separation from urban life
plan|n
site section
restore native prairie ecosystem
new grass level
repopulation of native species natural landmarks
fall 2013|bonvehi-rosich studio
PRAIRIE RETREAT
programs
lobby & reception auditorium kitchen & dining
public
circulation lounge sleeping units
public/private
circulation
Schematic
A rural retreat designed for medical professionals, this space attempts to counter the highly regulated, sterile environments that these users are used to by creating a tactile and organic architectural experience which connects a user to the site
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former soybean farm|winterset, ia
semi-public
private normal
ramps & stairs
views
private views
ground level aperatures
public views
roof terrace aperatures
site development strategy
mesic zone mesic-dry zone
mesic zone plants
mesic-dry zone plants
dry zone
dry zone plants
green roof detail
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NYC OASIS 2 Person Team Spring 2014 Wedged into the dense urban fabric of New York City, this project provides a range of 32 residential units ranging from 350sf to 1050sf while incorporating an appropriate ground level commercial program.
A dual-volumed building consisting of a residential tower abutting a signature full-height atrium space with a bespoke panel system that strategically reflects natural light
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soho|new york city, ny
Proposal
spring 2014|lewis studio
NYC OASIS
NYC OASIS
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spring 2014|lewis studio
A intricately resolved natural lighting strategy provides a relaxing inhabitation experience for the residential tower while coexisting seamlessly with the public street level programs of a spa and health foods cafe
soho|new york city, ny
Development
6am
7am
8am
9am
10am
transverse section
light shaft activation 11am
noon
1pm
2pm
3pm
4pm
5pm
longitudinal section
NYC OASIS
A respite from New York City’s hectic streetlife is offered to occupants of this residential tower by flooding each unit with natural light from two sides, while also catering to the general public through the building’s street-level program of a spa and health foods cafe
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soho|new york city, ny
Schematic
spring 2014|lewis studio
environmental controls
programmatic breakdown
light shaft angle basis
morning typical
midday typical
afternoon typical
morning highest
midday highest
afternoon highest
light shaft
circulation
residential
spa
residential lobby
spa retail space
cafe
mechanical
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SEA & SKY MUSEUM 2 Person Team Fall 2015 Covering Seattle’s expansive history of maritime transportation, this museum provides a significant cultural institution located on one of the city’s most polarizing sites.
Proposal
An experiential building whose aesthetic relies heavily on the surrouding park, lakeshore, and seaplane runway while also providing a protected gallery space for its largescale collection
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gasworks park|seattle,wa
fall 2015|whitehead studio
SEA & SKY MARITIME MUSEUM
fall 2015|whitehead studio
SEA & SKY MARITIME MUSEUM
A large open-air central display space where the collection of seaplanes and maritime artifacts can be displayed against natural backdrops is flanked by smaller support galleries on one side and administrative and public space on the other
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gasworks park|seattle,wa
Development
transverse section perspective
longitudinal section perspective
SEA & SKY MARITIME MUSEUM
Schematic
A unique setting along the shoreline of a popular and historic—but polluted—park influences the building’s siting, depth, and massing, which act together to increase public access to a low-use area, mitigate pollution, and create unity between the collection and its natural setting
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gasworks park|seattle,wa
fall 2015|whitehead studio
site strategy
existing park
isolate from pollution
filter passing pollutants
connect modes of transport
expand public access
respect historic remains
engage the water
protected gallery
final massing
programs
galleries
public space
administration
loading & storage
community area
seawall & filtration
detailing strategies
filtration system
hvac chase
hydronic radiant floor
operable windshield
thermal glass
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INSPIRATION ABOUNDS Although my passion for architecture, specifically large-scale public buildings such as stadiums and arenas, remains paramount, an interest in all design has pushed me to expand my boundaries. Architectural inspiration can come from anywhere. Boundless curiosity and a willingness to learn are key to the creation of architecture that is experiential and emotive, and resonates with users. Throughout my time at Iowa State I’ve experimented with still-life renderings, 3D digital prototyping and physical mockups, lasercut fabrication, 3D printing, stadium design, and achitectural visualization of existing buildings. In addition, I was able to spend a semester abroad in Rome, traveling throughout Europe and broadening my perspective on design.
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college of design|ames, ia
2011-2016|iowa state university
DESIGN INTERESTS artwork digital design prototyping
stadia
visualization
travel
photography
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DONALD HULL Bachelor of Architecture|AIA Minor in Digital Media
email dhull16@iastate.edu phone 1-847-830-0768 skype d.hull16 online issuu.com/donniehull
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
ACHIEVEMENTS
Carmel Catholic High School Mundelein, IL 60060 2007-2011
Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 1-847-821-7465 Supervisor: Bob Silver Summers of 2012 & 2013
Adobe Dreamweaver Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Premiere Pro
Carmel Catholic High School Hockey Team Four Year Varsity Player Varsity Asssitant Captain
Iowa State University Ames, IA 50010 2011-2016 Iowa State University Rome Center Rome, IT Spring 2015
Rebuilt the two rinks housed in the complex, tasks included operating machinery, installation of new sub-ice piping and insulation, ice and line painting, as well as general rink upkeep. Mundelein Park District Mundelein, IL 60060 1-847-566-0650 Supervisor: Paul Rogus Summer 2014 Job as a seasonal parkman included general upkeep of parks and occasional rebuilding or reinforcing of park shelters and seating. University of Chicago - Facilities Services Chicago, IL 60615 1-773-834-1414 Supervisor: Jim Cook Summer 2015 Worked in tandem with contracted architects to finalize new building plans and enter them into the University’s database. Also assisted with an update to the University’s online maps (through GIS) of historical buildings and accessible routes.
Autodesk 3dsMax AutoCad Revit Microsoft Excel Powerpoint Word Other GIS Keyshot Render Lumion Render Rhino Grasshopper SketchUp
Iowa State University Honors Student Dean’s List 2011-2016 3.63 GPA Aarhus School of Architecture Drawing of the Year Competition Finalist Third Year Hanson Scholarship Competition Competition Finalist - 2nd Place Roma Tre International Student Workshop Wall Walk Project Competition 3rd Place Scholarships Sue & John Lawson Scholarship for Academic Achievement Four Year Recipient ISU Grant Four Year Recipient
Donald Hull Iowa State University
2011-2016