Elaine C. Fultz P O R T F O L I O elainefultz@gmail.com | 317.753.3148
This collection of undergraduate and graduate work is intended to exemplify my skills as a designer as well as my architectural philosophy. I believe in humane architecture. Architecture built in the appropriate the context at the right scale with lasting materials and aesthetic appeal. Together these elements of design establish better neighborhoods and cities, and in turn a better quality of life for all people. As a designer, I strive to achieve a strong sense of place while taking a conscientious urban approach where sustainability is inextricably connected. My process is not informed by any one style or predetermined formula, but rather strives to create architecture that is inventive yet timeless. My ability to find inherent order among these complex components enables me to create projects tailored to their unique environments and the client’s specific needs. It is my greatest desire that all buildings and spaces I design will captivate the human mind and spirit, communicate a respect for the environment and community context, and embody a critical transition towards the future of design.
TRUSTEES GARDEN LOFTS
2008
ARCH 301 | Architecture Design Studio ONE
FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2009
ARCH 302 | Architecture Design Studio TWO
BRAZILIAN CULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER
2009
ARCH 303 | Architecture Design Studio THREE
EAST MANHATTAN GRAND OPERA & MUSICAL THEATERS
2009
ARCH 404 | Architecture Design Studio FOUR
[FAB]RICATING HABITAT: A PROTOTYPE FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
2010
ARCH 405 & 406 | Architecture Design Studio FIVE & SIX
COOL BLOW MASTER PLAN
2010
ARCH 707 | Architecture Design Studio SEVEN
RETURN TO THE CITY: MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING FOR SUBURBAN TRANSPLANTS
2011
ARCH 708 & 709 | Architecture Design Studio EIGHT & NINE
COMPARTMENTALIZED SHELF & TABLE FURN 200 | Materials and Techniques
2009
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TRUSTEES GARDEN LOFTS S AVANNAH , G EORGIA Located on top of a bluff along the eastern edge of downtown Savannah, the Trustees Garden Lofts are directly connected to the urban fabric of the city to the west, while take advantage of the open views and salt marsh landscape to the east. The four lofts have varying degrees of indoor and outdoor living space. Wide covered verandas and floor to ceiling windows bring the surrounding nature into the space. The elevator and stair shaft serves as a vertical axis in the center as the elongated terraces cascade outward from its core. The building’s envelope wraps horizontally back and forth through each floor creating a sense of enclosure in some areas and openness in others.
Physical Building Model
Architecture Design Studio ONE
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TRUSTEES GARDEN LOFTS S AVANNAH , G EORGIA
Building Model Details Unit Floor Plans
Architecture Design Studio ONE
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL P ASS C HRISTIAN , M ISSISSIPPI After devastating Hurricane Katrina swept through Pass Christian the congregation at Trinity Episcopal Church was broken. Our studio was asked to redesign the exterior of the existing water damaged church and create a new Fellowship Hall. Since water also represents purification, I proposed a channel be placed in the center between the church and the Fellowship Hall. The channel travels through the site along a spiritual reflecting path for members of the congregation to use. The new Fellowship Hall responds to site by opening up to the wooded views to the west and its proposed location is in close proximity to the existing church.
Site Model Contextual Images
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL P ASS C HRISTIAN , M ISSISSIPPI
Concept Model for Louver System Final Design Exterior Louver System Fellowship Hall Elevation Fellowship Hall Floor Plan
02 Architecture Design Studio TWO
BRAZILIAN CULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER S ÃO P AULO , B RAZIL Nestled between two existing buildings this Brazilian Cultural Research Center is situated on a triangular site along a busy street. The inspiration for the building’s massing came from naturally occurring fractals. The new building is comprised of self-iterating modules fashioned from a leaf pattern. Each module is connected by a main corridor or ‘artery’ comprised of glass. The building creates a V-shaped footprint in which one wing addresses the public street frontage and the other is elevated off the ground allowing users to easily traverse between the adjacent buildings through the newly redesigned courtyard.
Overall Final Building Model Detailed Perspective Views Concept Image
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BRAZILIAN CULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER S ﾃグ P AULO , B RAZIL
Concept Models Perspective Renderings Concept Sketch
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EAST MANHATTAN THEATERS N EW Y ORK , N EW Y ORK This former site of a Con-Edison power plant on the eastern edge of Manhattan struggles to bring liveliness to the area. An elevated highway stands as a barrier between the coast and the site. I proposed to remove the highway and to replace it with a more urban minded and pedestrian friendly multi-way boulevard. The two theaters, a musical theater and grand opera theater, may now take advantage of the waterfront park for outdoor events. The theaters are intended to have a duelling quality and a strong solid/void relationship. A majestic courtyard entry connects the theaters, and also at the ground floor are commercial and retail spaces to help the area thrive.
Site Panoramic
Architecture Design Studio FOUR
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EAST MANHATTAN THEATERS N EW Y ORK , N EW Y ORK
E. 31st Street
Musical Theater
East Wat
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First Avenue
E. 32nd Street
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Grand Opera Theater
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Final Site Plan Multi-way Boulevard Section City Blocks Diagram Context Map
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EAST MANHATTAN THEATERS N EW Y ORK , N EW Y ORK
Massing Model & Programming Diagram Conceptual Sketches Building Section
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EAST MANHATTAN THEATERS N EW Y ORK , N EW Y ORK
Ground Floor Plan Phasing Study Diagram
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EAST MANHATTAN THEATERS N EW Y ORK , N EW Y ORK
Site Section & Building Elevation Exterior Perspective Renderings Building Envelope Detailed Section
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[FAB]RICATING HABITAT A PROTOTYPE
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This elegant yet simple home design for Habitat for Humanity serves as a new option to their current stock of housing models. My fictional client was a single mother with three children who gives private at home piano lessons. The prototype was also intended to be situated anywhere in the Southeastern United States, therefore the house has a long overhanging roof and ample covered porch space for community interaction. It has three bedrooms and two baths and is based on five large plywood “ribs”, resembling piano keys, which are centered on 10’ increments. The open floor plan allows for flexibility, family interaction and enough space for the client’s baby grand piano.
The Williams Family
10 mo.
31 yrs.
Piano Teacher 3yrs.
7yrs.
Perspective Rendering Family Profile Concept Image
Architecture Design Studio FIVE
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[FAB]RICATING HABITAT A PROTOTYPE
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Concept Model Concept Sketches
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[FAB]RICATING HABITAT A PROTOTYPE
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Back Elevation Front Elevation Daylighting Diagram
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1. Living 2. Dining 3. Kitchen 4. Bathroom 5. Bedroom 6. Office 7. Porch
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Floor Plan Ventilation Diagram
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For this project I proposed the walls be formed of Papercrete - a construction material consisting of repulped paper fiber, Portland cement or clay, and soil. Unlike concrete or adobe, papercrete blocks are lightweight, less than a third of the weight of a normal brick, which can easily be carried and assembled by Habitat’s unskilled volunteer labor.
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Building Section Detail ‘Papercrete’ Construction Process
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[FAB]RICATING HABITAT A PROTOTYPE
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HVAC Diagram Lighting Plan Electrical Plan Plumbing Diagram Concept Rendering
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[FAB]RICATING HABITAT A PROTOTYPE
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Perspective Renderings Rib Diagram
05 Architecture Design Studio FIVE
COOL BLOW MASTER PLAN C HARLESTON , S OUTH C AROLINA Cool Blow is a lower-income African American neighborhood in East Central Charleston. Due to its location at the crossroads of I-26 and route 17 and its proximity to downtown, the neighborhood is poised to see increased development in the near future. Such patterns can already be seen in the recent completion of 1 Cool Blow, a new mixed-use development geared toward young professionals, a new Innovation Center, and numerous other planned projects, including a black box theater, farmers depot, and additional mixed-use developments. This plan aims to re-enlivening a depressed neighborhood, while its existing residents remain an integral part of the transformation. Design Partner: Stephen Martyak Civic Master Plan (left) Public Realm Plan (right)
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COOL BLOW MASTER PLAN C HARLESTON , S OUTH C AROLINA
Light Rail Stop Vignette Residential Typology Diagram Regional Map
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PROPOSED Arch itectu re Design S tud io S E VE N
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COOL BLOW MASTER PLAN C HARLESTON , S OUTH C AROLINA
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“Lowline” Vignette Inspirational Images of the Highline, NYC Existing & Proposed Parks
A rch itectu re Design S tud io S E VE N
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COOL BLOW MASTER PLAN C HARLESTON , S OUTH C AROLINA
SUNNY DAY FARMS
Cool Blow Market Vignette Longitudinal Section Site Plan
NOON SKY BAKERY
8’ WALKWAY 11’
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10’ LANE
20’ PLATFORM 42’ LIGHT-RAIL STATION
11’
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OPEN GREENSPACE
PUBLIC PARKING (PERMEABLE PAVERS)
CHARLESTON LOW-LINE
12’ PATHWAY
OUTDOOR WEEKEND FARMERS MARKET
12’ SIDEWALK COOL BLOW LOCAL MARKET
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10’ LANE
7’ PARKING
17’ ONE-WAY STREET 41’ LOW-LINE STREET
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COOL BLOW MASTER PLAN C HARLESTON , S OUTH C AROLINA
Civic Plaza Vignette Mixed Use Typology Diagram Site Plan
MIXED USE A rch itectu re Design S tud io S E VE N
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COOL BLOW MASTER PLAN C HARLESTON , S OUTH C AROLINA
Rear View of “The Sliver” Vignette Longitudinal Section Hierarchy of Streets Diagram 18’ WALKWAY/PATIO 10’ LANE TO THE ASHLEY RIVER
7’ PARKING
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THE SLIVER LOCAL BUSINESS INCUBATORS/RESIDENTIAL LOFTS
22’ SIDEWALK
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7’ 5’ PARKING BIKE LANE
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10’ MEDIAN 54’ TWO-WAY STREET 96’ EAST BAY STREET
10’ LANE
5’ 7’ BIKE LANE PARKING
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16’ WALKWAY 20’ SIDEWALK
16’ WALKWAY 16’ PLANTER
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VARIES OPEN GREEN SPACE VARIES CIVIC PLAZA
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20’ SIDEWALK
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34’ TWO-WAY STREET 76’ CURRENT STREET
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COOL BLOW MASTER PLAN C HARLESTON , S OUTH C AROLINA
Romney Street Vignette Typical Street Sections Connecting Public Spaces Diagram
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COOL BLOW MASTER PLAN C HARLESTON , S OUTH C AROLINA
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Cool Blow Common Vignette Longitudinal Section Site Plan
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NEPO DLEIF
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RETURN TO THE CITY URBAN HOUSING FOR SUBURBAN TRANSPLANTS S AVANNAH , G EORGIA The seemingly perfect nuclear family situated in the suburban landscape is now a physical expression of the past stressed beyond its capacity. Families have grown more diverse and complex, while the suburban form is becoming less accessible and caters to a smaller range of people. The need for change is here. Families are seeking solutions to their unique identities and demand a new public face to their private lives. West Boundary Row is a contemporary housing solution comprised of 21 housing units and a mixed-use building with retail, office, and institutional space, designed to give suburban transplants a true sense of community within a revitalized urban landscape.
View from Northeast Corner Essential Neighborhood Components Suburban vs. Urban Figure Ground
Architecture Design Studio NINE
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RETURN TO THE CITY URBAN HOUSING FOR SUBURBAN TRANSPLANTS SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Charleston
Savannah
Jacksonville
‘Balcony Culture’ at West Boundary Row Building Massing Diagrams Location Map
Architecture Design Studio NINE
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RETURN TO THE CITY URBAN HOUSING FOR SUBURBAN TRANSPLANTS SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Final Site Plan Adapting to Family Growth Contextual Site Map
Architecture Design Studio NINE
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RETURN TO THE CITY A PROTOTYPE FOR SUBURBAN TRANSPLANTS SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
East Building Elevation North Building Elevation Suburban Amenities
Architecture Design Studio NINE
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RETURN TO THE CITY A PROTOTYPE FOR SUBURBAN TRANSPLANTS SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
West Building Elevation South Building Elevation Suburban Amenities
Architecture Design Studio NINE
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RETURN TO THE CITY A PROTOTYPE FOR SUBURBAN TRANSPLANTS SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
View into Lane and Parking Area America’s Housing Crisis Building Section
Architecture Design Studio NINE
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RETURN TO THE CITY A PROTOTYPE FOR SUBURBAN TRANSPLANTS SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Typical Unit Floor Plans Building Section Detail Conceptual Model
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RETURN TO THE CITY A PROTOTYPE FOR SUBURBAN TRANSPLANTS SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
View from Southeast Corner Final Scale Building Model
Architecture Design Studio NINE
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COMPARTMENTALIZED SHELF & TABLE Inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement of the 1930’s, this table and shelving object are made from poplar wood with accents of red mackory. The top of the table cantilevers out from the legs and appears to float above its base. The compartmentalized shelf is intended to hold everyday items such as mail, keys, magazines, fresh cut flowers, etc. The corners of the backboard are finger jointed and provide a place to hang coats or bags behind it.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO: LARAINE MONTGOMERY JUDITH RENO CRAIG CLEMENTS ALEXIS GREGORY DAN SNYDER CHRISTIAN SOTTILE ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY!