Interiors Graphics Architecture
Design Portfolio 2012
ExisƟng Skyline
Exterior Rendering
Vicinity Plan
Outdoor Event Space
Urban City Center Denver, CO
2 Million Sq. Ft. Retail and Dining Conference and Event Space Leasable Oĸce Space Health Club 400 Room Hotel 300 Condominiums Resident Dog Park Outdoor Concert Area
The goal of this studio was to develop a 2 million sq. Ō mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Denver. Extensive research was done on similar project types, security and circulaƟon. Emphasis was placed on connecƟng this facility to the community which was achieved by creaƟon of public outdoor event space and state-of-the art ameniƟes.
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Urban Public Park
Hotel Lobby
Outdoor Concerts
16th St. Pedestrian Mall
Elevated Terraces
Program Diagram
SUMMIT 162 Graduate Studio III
Green Roof
Algae Bio-Reactors
Double-Skin Facade
Beetle-Kill Pine
Sustainable Interiors RooŌop Heliostats
Reclaimed Wood
Operable Windows Low VOC Finishes
Radiant Flooring
Recycled Wall covering
DaylighƟng Natural VenƟlaƟon
3Form Eco-Resin
Building Integrated Photovoltaics
Cork Flooring
Exterior Sunshading Under-Floor Air DistribuƟon Occupancy Sensors Algae Bio-Fuel ProducƟon Greywater Recycling
SecƟon Diagram
Green Strategies Mixed-Use High-Rise
Double-Skin Facade SecƟons
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Study Model
Form and Structure
Summit 162 faced many design constraints such as integraƟon of exisƟng historic buildings on the site, complexity of program and LEED PlaƟnum design criteria. ConsideraƟon was given to the form through site analysis of sun orientaƟon and exisƟng traĸc paƩerns. By using emerging technologies such as the culƟvaƟon of algae bio-fuel in the facade, I was able to create a self-suĸcient development that would be a symbol of sustainability to residents and out of town visitors. Deliverables for this project included progress models, secƟon model, 3DMax renderings, display boards, construcƟon documents and a digital animaƟon.
Final Model
Street Approach
SUMMIT 162 Graduate Studio III
St. Luke’s Hospital
Orthopedic Floor Remodel This project was constructed in at St. Luke’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ in 2007. I was on the 5 person design team for this project when employed at Architectural Nexus. My role in this project was to have input on space planning and design of the ceiling plans and interior elevaƟons. I also selected all Įnishes and designed Ňoor paƩerns. During the FF&E phase of the project I worked with the client and to select and specify hospital furniture, fabrics and some equipment. I also provided input into the artwork and signage contracts. The client was extremely happy with the result and there were few issues during construcƟon administraƟon.
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ASU Renovations
Ira Fulton School of Engineering These engineering labs are part of a 3 year contract with Arizona State University that included 7 labs and 5 administraƟon oĸce remodels in various buildings across campus. I was the lead designer on these projects and met with user groups and the director of faciliƟes. My tasks included space planning for new lab areas and coordinaƟng placement of new and exisƟng equipment. I also created all of the materials paleƩes and design concepts. I was responsible for puƫng together and draŌing construcƟon documents which were then reviewed by a licensed principle. During the contract I aƩended many coordinaƟon and construcƟon meeƟngs with engineering consultants, contractors and clients and handled some construcƟon administraƟon.
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4 1. Media and collaboraƟon space 2. Bio-engineering assembly area 3. Student lounge and library 4. ERC Electrical Lab 5. MulƟdiscipline research lab
Architectural Nexus Phoenix, Arizona
Winery program requirements.
Program arranged on site to guide progression.
Production interlocked with visitor experience.
SOURCED AND GROWN GRAPES VISITOR PRODUCTION 3000 S.F.
STORAGE
PRODUCTION
VISITOR 1500 S.F.
STORAGE 5000 S.F.
EXISTING PARKING EXISTING BUILDING
HWY Y
VISITOR PARKING (17)
MORNING FOG
PEDESTRIAN PATH
VIEW OF MOUNT ST. HELENA
BOTTLING SORTING
PREVAILING WINDS
Site Analysis
Exploring Terroir
Russian River Valley, CA
SERVICE ROAD
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ProducƟon Floor SORTING ACCESS
APPROACH PATH
BOTTLING ACCESS
VINEYARD PATH
Wine as place or wine as art? The task of this studio was to explore wine making as more then just an industrial process but also as craŌ. Combining programmaƟc elements of producƟon and storage with the visitor experience. The grapes take a path from vineyard to boƩle while the visitor intersects that path seeking to enrich their experience of wine culture.
Arista Winery Graduate Studio IV
PEDESTRIAN PATH
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RETAIL R.R.
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SERVICE ROAD OPEN TO BELOW
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SORTING FLOOR
WATER RESEVOIR
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LAB
HIGHLY REFLECTIVE ROOF
STORAGE NATURAL VENTILATION
PRODUCTION FLOOR
BOTTLING ACCESS
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BARREL ROOM
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CLARIFICATION FERMENTATION AREA PHOTOVOLTAIC SCREEN
WATER RESEVOIR
RAINWATER COLLECTION STRATEGIC DAYLIGHTING
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The open air producƟon Ňoor allows natural venƟlaƟon and reduces material costs and cooling loads. A highly reŇecƟve roof is posiƟoned to provide cover during sorƟng then gravity fed into fermentaƟon tanks to eliminate energy used in tradiƟonal grape pressing. Rammed earth, photovoltaics and rainwater collecƟon are addiƟonal sustainable features.
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Arista Winery Graduate Studio IV
The objecƟve of this project was to design a restaurant for the locaƟon of Palm Springs, CA. The program included a commercial kitchen, rest rooms, storage and various seaƟng arrangements. Archeologie is a steak house that mixes modern interiors and prehistoric art to provide a clean and organic aestheƟc. Having worked in restaurants for many years, I was eager to put my experience to use when planning work Ňow and selecƟng durable and sophisƟcated materials.
Entrance
Rendered Plan
Prehistoric Inspired Steakhouse Palm Springs, CA
Concept
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Finish Materials Art and Furnishings
Lounge Area
Archeologie Commercial Interiors Studio
Holistic Day Spa
Relief from Multiple Sclerosis
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Rocky Mountain Seƫng Tranquil Retreat ConsultaƟon and EducaƟon Yoga and Cardio FaciliƟes Cooling TherapeuƟc Pools Barrier Free Design ADA Accessible Sustainable Materials Healing Environment Local Art Adjoining Residence Contemporary and Livable Healing Environment
Curativo Summit Commercial Interiors Studio
This project was from Įrst year architectural design studio. The objecƟve was to introduce us to the noƟon of carving out space from a solid mass using a single block of basswood. The Įrst phase was to be an abstracƟon of the concept of shear on an axis of momentum. The next subtracƟve moves were to create stasis. I arrested the shear moves by cuƫng notches proporƟonal to the voids created by the previous displacement. From the Įrst sculptural construct, we were asked to develop a landform and create occupiable spaces out of our previous formal moves. Now I had the task of considering gravity and scale to incorporate procession and areas for reŇecƟon. This was not to be a building per se, but a habitable environment that could be accessed from grade and navigated past a main gallery where reŇecƟon could occur and up to two plaƞorms for viewing the landscape. SHEAR
Subtractive Methods
STASIS
LANDFORM
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CADENCE
OVERLAP
MARKER
ASCENSION
VISTA
In this next project from the same studio we explored Le Corbusier’s 5 Points of Architecture, constructed from individual elements of bass wood. In the Įrst phase we were to create a module that would then form a repeaƟng cadence. My module was a frame of U-shaped plaƞorms that would connect with a fricƟon joint when rotated. We then added the element of overlap to layer of complexity of parts to the whole. I conƟnued with an interlocking theme and constructed a puzzle-like skin and a screen that was bound by the module. AŌer the conceptual phase the task was to design a tower that would display a marker from the base and then ascension to a Įnal vista.
Additive Methods
Design Vocabulary Graduate Studio I
In this last project from Įrst year architectural design studio, the focus was to combine subtracƟve and addiƟve design methods. The model was required to display the concepts of opposiƟon by isolaƟng the methods in a porƟon of the model and then weaving them together into a whole. I achieved opposiƟon by cleaving away material from a solid mass for the subtracƟve element. To form the addiƟve porƟon of the model, I created a hollow tube of individual members that travel through the subtracƟve area and emerge on the opposite side. IntegraƟon occurs where my subtracƟve moves become slices oī the original mass decreasing in size and spacing to take on the properƟes of the addiƟve element. In the next phase the abstracƟon was translated into a gathering space located as a rooŌop paƟo with circulaƟon occurring through the addiƟve passage.
OPPOSITION
Hybrid Methods
INTEGRATION
GATHERING
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This sleek, contemporary kitchen was designed in response to a compeƟƟon hosted by Kitchenaid to highlight their appliances. Pendant lighƟng hangs from a marble veneer frame that wraps around the workspace. Highlights of this space include walnut cabinets, exposed ceiling and custom stainless steel range hood.
Modern Kitchen Residential Interiors Studio
Flat-Pack Prototypes
Finishing Fiƫng Slip Joints
My introducƟon to custom furniture design. I was interested in creaƟng Ňexible and furniture pieces that were economical and easy to store, ship, and disassemble for those with transient lifestyles. Diagonal slip joints were Įt with precision to use fricƟon for stability without glue or mechanical fasteners. The weight of the glass top secures it to the base but everything can be pulled apart on when necessary. Method of construcƟon includes minimal saw cuts into maple veneered plywood and laminated edge banding. The wood was Įnished with a water-based stain and polyacrylic.
Flat-Pack Design
Furniture Flexibility Study
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Occasional Tables Furniture Design
I lived in Asia for 9 months to explore my interest in the art and language of diīerent cultures. Most of my Ɵme was in Thailand where I taught conversaƟonal English to 800 students of varying age and ability. It was a very challenging experience as I had to create all of my curriculum but it really helped develop my own communicaƟon skills. In my free Ɵme I explored through photography the disƟncƟve Thai design and ornamentaƟon.
Thailand
Teaching English
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With the USU Graphic Design Program, I spent a summer in Switzerland. Everyday our group would travel by train to a diÄŤerent Swiss city to visit a landmark, art exhibit, cultural demonstraĆ&#x;on or draw the surroundings. These sketches were done in Avanches medieval village.
Switzerland
Graphic Design Program
Experience Abroad Photography and Sketching
TEMPE VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
Executive Summary This report serves as a compilation of documentation of the Valley National Bank Building, Tempe, Arizona prior to its demolition, in accordance with provisions of the State Historic Preservation Act. The Valley National Bank Branch (ASU Visitor Center) was constructed in 1962 by local Phoenix architects Weaver and Drover. Today the firm exists under the name DWL Architects and Planners, Inc. The primary architectural element of the building employed the geodesic dome concept patented by R. Buckminster Fuller and manufactured by Henry J. Kaiser of Kaiser Aluminum. The design of the Valley National Bank was a response to the changing trends in branch banks of the Phoenix Metro Area, adopting a retail image to reflect its more consumer-oriented services such as television drive-through banking, and yet at the same time conveying a sense of permanence and stability. The Valley National Bank was successful largely due to the philosophy and management of its president, Walter Reed Bimson, who is considered by many to be the greatest banker in Arizona history. The Valley National Bank building has had various occupants in successive years following its function as a financial institution. On September 30, 1988, the property was acquired by Arizona State University as part of a land exchange. ASU had occupied the building as a Visitor’s Center from 1994. The building was demolished February 10, 2007 for the development of the Barrett Honors College on the site. The geodesic dome structure has been saved from demolition. ASU is currently developing plans for the dome which will include input from the local community for re-use on the Tempe campus.
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TEMPE VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
The significance of the Tempe Valley National Bank as it relates to the development of post-war banking and trends in modernist architecture in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the 1960s is the focus of this document. The distinctive appearance of Valley National Bank, which stood at 826 E. Apache Boulevard, served as a landmark to lifelong Tempe residents and newcomers alike as an entrance point to the ASU campus. The gleaming geodesic dome, inspired by the futurist architect Buckminster Fuller, was a beacon of modernity and innovation on the Arizona landscape. Not only was this building notable for its forward-thinking design, but also for its owner, Walter Bimson, one of the most
Dome close up. Tanner 2007
influential bankers of the era. Built during a time of great economic growth and development in the area, this branch bank modeled the architectural response to the changing function of banking on national and regional levels. After acquisition by ASU, the building was used as a Visitor Information Center for the campus until its demolition in February of 2007. The Valley National Bank was constructed in 1962 by the architectural firm Weaver and Drover, later
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Landscape. Tanner 2007
Front Entrance. Tanner 2007
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TEMPE VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
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Schweikart, Larry. 1982. A History of Banking in Arizona. Tuscon, AZ The University of Arizona Press Taylor, Ed. East Valley Tribune. ASU Razes Building, Saves Geodesic-Dome Roof. February 14, 2007 Tempe Historical Society. Tempe Valley National Bank Building. 2006 http://www.tempe.gov/museum/hps440. htm Interview with architect Frank Henry 3/2/07
Hopkins, J. Ernest. 1962. Financing the Frontier/ Vol. 2, The Bimson Period. Unpublished Manuscript. Arizona Hayden Library. Kossen, Pat The Arizona Republic. Gold Domed Roof Spared in ASU Construction. Feb. 11, 2007
Interview with journalist Walt Lockley 3/6/07
Interview with ASU Assoc VP of Comm, Nancy Jordon 3/5/07
Lockley, Walter. Banking on Progress: The History and the Future of the Valley National Bank Buildings in Phoenix, AZ. Accessed 2/23/07 http://www. modernphoenix.net/vnb/tempedome.htm.
View of the dome as it is integrated with ASU campus beyond. Tanner 2007
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