David Ettinger Academic Work
The University of Pennsylvania Master of Architecture
The University of Florida Bachelor of Design
L.F. Rehabilitation Center Design Critic Scott Erdy
Project Location Philadelphia, PA
Project Description
Interior
Night View
The Lama Foundation Center for Social Rehabilitation is the product of the Lama Foundation, and organization from the south west United States. Their goal is to bring people back to nature. They live with nature by farming and building using natural techniques and materials. They promote the awareness of self that is achieved with a closeness to nature. The Lama Foundation aims to become a catalyst for change in the West Philadelphia community. Their lifestyle will be put on display. Individuals coming from correctional facilities back to West Philadelphia will have the opportunity to stay with the Lamas who will teach their ethos to the individuals in transition. The Lamas look to inject the community with their teachings by reintroducing ex convicts back into their homes now as thoughtful and engaged members of the community.
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Eco-Sino Design Critic David Ruy STATISTICS: 638’-2” 549’-2” 47 1569 150,000 sqf 350, 000 sqf 200,000 sqf
Design Team David Ettinger Adam Fenner Johnny Lin
Project Location Port of Miami, FL
Project Description
Landscape
The project develops a fluid architectural language in concert with radical structural and mechanical systems—spaces and mechanisms co-evolve. While developing a coherent fusion with a diversified landscape, the fluidity of the architectural form also comes into a relationship with the fluidity of the interiorized environmental conditions. Literal mass runs in parallel to thermal mass. The radical pragmatics of the building systems simultaneously operates as the spectacle of the casino. Mechanized bladders expand and contract with the daily fluctuations of atmospheric pressure at the site, allowing the building to inhale and exhale once per day. In addition to developing controlled environments through alternative means, the micro-climates extend the range of sensations to the extremes of experience.
Interior
TOTAL HEIGHT: HEIGHEST FLOOR: FLOORS IN TOWER: TOTAL ROOMS: CASINO AREA: HOTEL AREA: LEISURE AREA:
Journal SquaRED Studio Critic Matthias Hollwich
Design Team David Ettinger Adam Fenner Jake Fry
Project Location Jersey City, NJ
Project Description
Interior
Journal Square is the primary PATH station for regional commuters entering Manhattan. The current condition of the site is strictly utilitarian. Only the commuters with the intention to use the transportation system bother with the challenge of navigating the station. Journal SquaRED is a redevelopment scheme which will make the Journal Square PATH station a regional destination.
Plan
X-ray of Retail Space 1� = 252’
Santa Fe Institute Design Critic Cecil Balmond w. Roland Snooks
Design Team
David Ettinger Kyu Ho Chun Alan Song+Ching Tai
Project Description
Organizations
Topologies
This project explores the generation of complex topologies through the self-organization of program. A multi-agent design methodology was created to generate a stigmergic interaction of agents seeded with programmatic intent. The self-organized system proposes a new process of program planning and ciruculation management. Research in ant pheromone logics provides the projects foundation. It was developed within the Complex Phenomena research studio that explores non-linear algorithmic design methodologies.
Spoleto Arts Center Design Critic Paul Robinson
Project Location Charleston, SC
Project Description
Activities
Plan
The Spoleto Festival is a 2 week long celebration of the arts. The Kronos Organization, a group of performers and musicians require a large performance space for use during the festival, along with a public art gallery. An additional living component for artists in residence requires space to sleep, eat, practice and relax. The public and private aspects of the program are split to provide a reclusive-ness to the performer’s living space. The monolithic construction of the performance space provides an improved acoustic quality while relating to the large scale institutional architecture to the east. The more tectonic living component breaks down the scale of the block to relate the site to the residential neighborhood across the street.
Aperiodic Wall System Design Critic David Ruy
Design Team David Ettinger Pablo Kohan Johnny Lin
Project Description
Glazing
Plaster Mold
Current fabrication technology enables designers to produce limitless variation. There is no longer the challenge to design radical form, but instead to achieve extreme affect efficiently. Through non linear repetition, a limited number of building units produces infinite variation. A framework of strict orthogonally geometry supports 5 unique wall units. The translation of the digital model uses CNC technology to produce the 5 unique molds which in turn can make the number of units required to fulfill a conceived wall system.
David A. Ettinger 283 Ave. C NY, NY 10009 EttingerDA@Gmail.com (239) 269-3272
Education University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
University of Florida Gainesville, FL
Master of Architecture Educational emphasis directed towards explorations in digital techniques. Research focus on performance efficiencies and digital fabrication. 3 semesters in ceramics studios to persue parallel design interests.
Bachelor of Design [Cum Laude] Focus directed towards designing with light building technology. Studio work concerned with tropical-climate specific construction. Began explorations in digital representation through light & materials.
Skills
Work Experience Habitat for Humanity
Naples, Fl
Heerim Architects Seoul, Korea
Volunteer [Summer 2009] Learned from general contractors the process of early contruction management. Gained experience with rough framing and small house contruction. Enjoyed the satisfaction of giving back to my community.
Designer [Summer 2009] Team member in an international competition based design studio. Worked on the evolution of site and program diagramming towards architectural solutions. Performed climate analysis for the development of environmentally efficient surfaces. Experienced working abroad in an unfamiliar culture, adapting to new customs and traditions.
Studio Assistant/ Instructor [Summer 2008] Kilns n’ Clay
Naples, FL
Erdy McHenry Architecture Philadelphia, PA
University of Florida Gainesville, FL
McWard Architects Naples, FL
Responsible for the maintenance and operation of a small scale pottery studio. Taught introductory wheel students fundamental skills. Commissioned by local restaurants to provide handmade dish ware. Produced ceramics for the Kilns n Clay store.
Intern Architect [Winter 2007/08] Hand modeled 1/8”=1-0’ working /final model for Drexel University dormitory. Worked with the design team to provide the physical representation of ideas.
2007 2006 2005 2003
3d Studio Max AutoCAD Ecotect Form Z Geomagic Studio Grasshopper Illustrator InDesign Maxwell Render Maya MS Office Photoshop Rhinoceros Real Flow Vray
Teaching Assistant [Fall 2006]
Modeling
Helped first year design students learn critical architectural skill sets and vocabulary. Lead model making technique demonstrations in acrylic, metal and wood. Involved with developing the direction of coursework. Worked with the students individually as a critic and resource for semester projects.
3d Printing Digital Fabrication Model Building Mold Making
Intern Architect [Summer 2005/06] Developed design sketches into construction documents. Accountable for the drawing and arrangement of interior elevation and detail CD sets. Contributing designer for country club dining room interior renovation. Worked on site with documentation of work progress. Communicated directly with craftsmen to ensure fulfillment of design intentions.
Awards 2009 2008
Software
Chosen to represent design studio in Penn Design “Work”” exhibition and publication Awarded E. Lewis Dales Traveling Fellowship Chosen to represent design studio in Penn Design “Work”” exhibition and publication Recipient of The University of Pennsylvania John MacGuire Scholarship Chosen to represent design studio in Penn Design “Work”” exhibition and publication Awarded The University of Florida President’s Honor Roll Recipient of UF SOA “Award for Design Excellence” Awarded “Top 10” in UF SOA 2nd year design exhibition 1st place ceramics entry in Marco Island Art League annual student show