Spring 2022 Process Book Evan Ford
Table of Contents
Project 01: Albina Yard Study Pages 4 - 11
A diagrammatic case study and exploration of Albina Yard and Lever Architecture’s use of sustainable systems.
Project 02: Connecting Bethlehem
Pages 12 - 27
Focusing on materiality and the interconnection between program and Bethlehem.
site this performance center strives to catalyze the city of
Project 03: Death Valley Atmospheric Research Center
Pages 28 - 37
Working with NOAA to create a sustainable, purposeful, and
reasonable research center in one of the worlds hottest environments.
Project 01: Albina Yard Study After researching the tectonics and sustainable choices that compose Albina Yard, designed by Lever Architecture, I found that the most meaningful choices made were the stimulation of local businesses and the use of renewable resources. Lever Architecture composed this timber constructed office with the use of strategically placed and integrated structural connections.
The
exposure of these connections and relationships between contrasting
materials, like wood and steel, is what process of project one.
The
I
had diagrammed and modeled throughout the
composite drawing highlights these sharp contrasts between
these materials and the ratios at which they are viewed while the hybrid drawing showcases the interconnected systems and their diagrammatic qualities.
Lastly,
the physical model
brings the simplified expression of these concepts to life by highlighting the overpowering that one material may have onto another over time.
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Concept Drawing 01
Composite Drawing Iteration 01 Pg. 6
Concept Drawing 02
Concept Drawing 03
Composite Drawing Iteration 02
Final Composite Drawing Pg. 7
Study Model 01
Study Model 02
Study Model 03 Pg. 8
Study Model 03 Development
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Final Massing Model Images
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Final Massing Model Movement Diagram
Hybrid Concept Sketch
Final Hybrid Drawing Pg. 11
Project 02: Connecting Bethlehem Carrying the previous concepts of material connections and contrasts with me I began to develop this performance center. Connecting Bethlehem is made up of three primary masses each designated to a range of functions including residential, performance, and public spaces. Throughout the design process, I focused on the connection between these masses along with the connection of materials and site context. The existing ruin is used as interior and exterior walls as well as a threshold between the assigned programs. Emphasizing the connection is an exterior facade that mimics the interior programs and showcases the exterior transition between recycled brick, locally sourced wood, and glass.
Along with
the use of local materials, the observation lounge frames a perfect view of the historical steel stacks creating a direct relationship with the surrounding context of
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Bethlehem.
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Site Analysis Diagram
Planning Diagram Pg. 14
Development Sketches
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Massing Models Pg. 16
Facade Development
Concept Diagrams Pg. 17
Perspective Sketching Pg. 18
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Final Massing Model Photos
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Final Wall Section Model Photos
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Final Floor plans Pg. 24
Diagrammatic Axon
Site Plan
Program Diagram
Wall Section with Details
Materiality Diagram Pg. 25
South Facing Elevation
South West Facing Exterior Elevation
East Facing Elevation Pg. 26
South Facing Building Section
Interior Observation Lounge Perspective
Interior Entrance Perspective
Exterior Bridge Perspective Pg. 27
Project 03: Death Valley Particulate Research Center Working
with
Lola Lopez, Daniel Habeeb,
and
Paul Spence
we aimed to create a functional
and sustainable research center within one of the hottest climates of world. Located alongside the
Eureka
dunes of
Death Valley California,
this atmospheric research center combats the
extreme heat and dynamic environment with the use of strategic tectonic systems. plethora of natural sand on site for a
Utilizing the
3D printed structure allows for the research center to
serve its designated 8 month time span and dissolve seamlessly back into the natural topography of its surrounding dunes. The uniquely printed structural supports allow for airflow to travel within the building’s walls to keep a consistent passive cooling system throughout the entire building. To power the active cooling systems our researchers continue to harvest the wind with the use of
3D
printed and adaptable bio-plastic wind turbines that surround the
exterior perimeter and can easily be moved to the most efficient area.
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25mph
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Concept Sketches - Evan
Group Concept Sketch
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Concept Sketches - Daniel
Conceptual Sections
Concept Sketches - Lola
Concept Sketches - Paul
Study Massing Model Pg. 31
Final Tectonic Model Pg. 32
Final Massing Model Pg. 33
Floor Plan
Diagrammatic Exploded Axon Pg. 34
Exterior Elevation
Tectonic Wall Section Pg. 35
Exterior Courtyard Perspective
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Interior Research Lab Perspective
Exterior Perspective
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