undergraduate portfolio

PORTFOLIO ERIC WINKELMANN TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

CONTENTS an urban house levels of permeability transforming the grid bvcasa mediatheque frozen music graphic thinking specific potential resume

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AN URBAN HOUSE

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four person residence + art studio arch 305 - spring 2010

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A “s.o.h.o� (small office home office) designed in an imaginary city located on an

urban block

made up of 18x18m lots. Focusing the layout

central reflecting pool creates spatial consistency and a calming view from each area around a

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of the residence.

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unfolded section showing spaces branching from main circulation atrium

above sections show vertical relationship within program and variation in space heights

The house takes advantage of

vertical

relationships between superimposed plans with double height spaces. While the open program creates a smooth flow between rooms, visual separations remain within the

interlocking program flow from street

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varying ceiling and floor heights.

LEVELS OF PERMEABILITY

office 20,000 m2

redesigning the barcelona 22@ district carc 301 - fall 2009

A proposed design to regenerate interaction within typical blocks formed through in-depth studies on physical, visual and spacial blocks are developed connecting program

permeability. The

residential 15,000 m2

as a mega structure with

adjacencies and shared

semi public spaces.

section showing the unique layering compared to typical barcelona blocks

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academic 7,000 m2

Structural connections are formed by

elevating

traditional ground level thoroughfares and plazas.

Higher spaces branch off to serve as

connections

for occupants of the structures themselves.

The main raised plaza is used as a venue to

funnel pedestrian traffic from the

adjacent boardwalk into the site and

disperse visitors throughout the block via

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upper level connection bridges.

The openness of the mega structure design allows for ample sunlight in the main raised plaza and in the ground floor public space, while successfully handling large program requirements.

layering and connection of program creates a vital balance Its unique

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between shaded and open areas.

TRANSFORMING THE GRID

gallery designed through grid based process ends 106 - spring 2008

preliminary rigid grid of model

art gallery overlooking the ocean located on the steep cliff side of a rugged A small

island chain. The project centers deeply

process, using strict grid transformations to define spaces around design as a

and exploration of various artistic media as

transformed grid based on photographic overlay

charcoal representation of sculpture with attention to connections and

space

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representation.

CONCEPTUAL TRANSFORMATION PROCESS

original three dimensional grid based on

square and rectangular spaces using rotational connectivity as

sculptural representation of rigid grid transformed through photographic overlay forming

unfolded sculptural plans redefined along topography of steep cliff side site

new set of boundaries and spaces

a guide to define a given set of

sculptural plan unfolded allowing definition between

space and boundary

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boundaries

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chronological sections through time with floor plan underlay

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BVCASA Rehabilitation Facility

brazos valley council on alcohol and substance abuse bryan, texas arch 206 - spring 2009

A team

renovation project transforming

a run down vacant office building into a long term

recovery men’s rehabilitation

facility. The main purpose was to provide a safe

stress free environment for men trying

to reintegrate into society while creating

multiuse spaces and semi-private living

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quarters.

Utility room is close to the bedrooms but soundproofed by the masonry walls

Spanning windows bring in sunlight making the room feel more spacious and reducing the need for artificial lighting Arrangement of bunk beds and furniture creates a sense of privacy

Manager is able to monitor the front door and bedrooms

Armoires provide enough space for the residents to store their belongings

South-facing windows provide sunlight in the afternoon Plants create a soothing environment and provide privacy from the public flow

Kitchen door allows food shipments

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Enclosed outdoor patio Spacious bedrooms prevent overcrowding provides privacy while being outdoors

Doors on both side of the Buffer zone saves energy by restroom allow better keeping the outside air from accessibility altering inside climate

Homelike appearance in the reception area makes residents and visitors feel welcome

Accordion wall allows classroom to be expanded for larger groups

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restroom

dining room

bedroom

classroom

day room

lobby

Renovation Transformations before and after

MEDIATHEQUE downtown bryan, texas arch 405 - fall 2010

A 20,000 ft2 multifunctional

media library

designed to serve as the living room and

cultural meeting place for local residents and

weekly

visitors

alike.

The

project

focuses on natural program flow and spatial

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aesthetics while developing systematic and structural integration.

PROCESS massing

division

The

ascending open and organized

layout proves to be spatially efficient for rapidly changing forms of interaction devices.

media and

The main media

space is subdivided by each height change and

connected to higher

program by the exposed stairs and bridges.

ratio

flow

space

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exploded axonometric of levels

spatial section through main media area

From both the ground level and open bridge spaces visitors can enjoy various media displayed on

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hanging LED spheres.

east elevation with existing downtown facade

interior view from balcony of movable shading panels that curtain the east facade

                   

1 2” to move water 2 8-1/2” expanded polystyrene insulation r-value of 29.75 3 1/2” gypsum board 4 3” deep steel decking 5 2” space to hang duct 6 1-1/2” duct insulation 7 3” electrical 8 steel c channel 9 1” ceiling 10 fiberglass batt 11 12” duct 12 wide flange beam 13 1/2” gypsum board 14 house wrap 15 porcelain steel panels 16 pvc flashing 17 polyvinyl chloride plastic roofing membrane

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Environmentally friendly ground source heat pumps are integrated into the building as well as the adjacent park.

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1 double paned heat absorbing glass 2 steel c channel 3 5-1/2” high density fiberglass batt r-vaule of 21 4 1” plasterboard 5 backer rod and sealant 6 house wrap 7 pvc flashing 8 polyvinyl chloride plastic roofing membrane 9 2” to move water 10 8-1/2” expanded polystyrene insulation r-value of 29.75 11 3” deep steel decking 12 7/8” hat channel 13 w12x45 wide flange beam

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FROZEN MUSIC “closer� -nine inch nails ends 105 - fall 2007

A conceptual design project used to sharpen modeling and drafting skills by creating a structure from

music.

Variables were applied to different beats, tones, and rhythms of a song to form an interaction space based

plan view of final model model process from song analysis to interactive structure

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on aesthetic feelings of sound.

synthesized version for detail

magazine

showing building’s importance

GRAPHIC THINKING poli house in tomĂŠ, chile arch 305 - spring 2010

An in-depth analysis of different

systems

and components of a structure by studying,

understanding, and recreating the given

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detail.

enclosure

program

geometry

vertical circulation

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30-60 axonometric

SPECIFIC POTENTIAL arch 305 - spring 2010

The purpose of this project was to analyze and understand the qualities, properties, and potential of the laser cutter by designing something that could only be done with this tool.

The process in creating a unique

language for the design was formed by remaking the acronym

LIGHT AMPLIFICATION STIMULATED EMISSION RADIATION

of laser and extruding the line

intersections of each letter.

ENERGY EXPAND TRIGGER DIFFUSION CIRCULATION

laser cut plexiglas constructed as spherical rings of pattern language

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E N E R G Y E X P A N D T R IG G E R D IF F U S IO N C IR C U LA T IO N

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University - College Station, Texas Fall 2007-Spring 2011

SKILLS

AutoCAD 2011 CS5:

BA in Architecture and Environmental Design

Photoshop

Minor in Art and Architectural History

Illustrator

Expected graduation: May 2011

Indesign Revit 2011

Blinn College - Brenham, Texas

Google SketchUp

Fall 2005-2009

Basic web design

Dual credit and core classes

and CSS coding Sketching, Modeling,

Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya - Barcelona, Spain Fall 2009 Study Abroad

Drafting

ERIC WINKELMANN ericwinkelmann@tamu.edu 979-251-1703 The Cove - A Wounded Veterans Retreat Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation Halifax, Virginia

1719 old mill creek road brenham, texas 77833

Spring 2009

BVCASA - Rehabilitation Facility Renovation Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse Bryan, Texas Spring 2009

City of Brenham - Landscaping Parks and Recreation Brenham, Texas Spring 2007-2009

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EXPERIENCE