Forrest Meyer + Selected Works
“The strength of a good design lies in ourselves and in our ability to perceive the world with both emotion and reason.� -Peter Zumthor
Forrest Meyer (860) 707 - 3088 meyerforrest.com issuu.com/forrestmeyer formey44@gmail.com 11 Harvest Lane, Glastonbury, CT
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art in Architecture Candidate
2018
Savannah College of Art and Design + Savannah GA Anticipated Graduation with Architectural History Minor + June 2018
Study Abroad
2016
Savannah College of Art and Design + Lacoste Cote d’Azur France
Experience
Sawyer Design | Savannah GA
2016 - 2018
Currently working for a design firm which works residential and some non residential projects. Work includes programming, drafting, hand drawings, and technical drawings. Additionally, work includes site visits and analysis, client meetings, planning, and historic approval meetings.
Micah House Chapel | Glastonbury CT
2015 - 2018
Current member of a Chapel design committee. Working closely with an architect, and to be involved in material finishes for the design.
Member of NOMAS | Savannah GA
2017
Member of a student chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects which competed in a design challenge.
ICC Coordinator of RAD | Savannah GA
2018
Inter Club Council and Special Operations coordinator for student competition organization.
Achievements
Dean’s List | SCAD
2014 - 2018
Dean’s list student throughout academic, art, and architecture studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Competition Honorable Mention | NOMA
2017
Member of a design competition tasked with designing a high school. Achieved an honorable mention for excellence in design.
Competition Winner | IPCD
2017
Member of a group of four which achieved first place designing a safe, and welcoming nurse’s station for the Institute for Patient-Centered Design.
Skills
Design
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Autocad Revit Rhino Models & laser cut
InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Hand drawing
Contents
About
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Asheville Public Library
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maker 2.0
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St. Simons Flight
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nascence
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Monastic Chapel
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About
Architecture is the pursuit that enlivens and sustains me. It is a medium that asks for continuous refinement, and thus allows me to practice the material expression of my interests, emotions, and observations. Architecture generates potential for my visionary edifices that parallel tangible reality. I have always been drawn to the aesthetic realm, and through my studies I found the medium of space most gratifying. Architecture is my peace. I study Architecture at the Savannah College of Art and Design with a minor in Architectural History. I enjoy traveling, hiking, and reading, all of which inspire my work. As I continue to learn, I am in constant pursuit of new, inspiring architectural content.
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Exterior Moment
Asheville Public Library The Asheville Public Library is an ode to the beauty of public access to knowledge. The project asks its users to use the building as a place of gathering and learning. The project is adapted in order to accentuate the natural beauty of the site and continue with its use as a public park. The city of Asheville, N.C. would benefit greatly from the addition of a library which also acts as a public space which contains a cafĂŠ and an auditorium. The project takes its place from the beauty of the site and its views, classical proportions, solar
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studies, and programmatic use. The proposed Asheville Public Library will greatly add to the spirit of Asheville’s French Broad River and Park. Studio V & VI: 20 weeks Revit, AutoCad, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign Nominated for Best Capstone Project
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Pre Cast Concrete Double T
Pre Cast Concrete Column
Form in Site
Sawtooth Roof w/ PV
Local Granite Exterior
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I Beam Gypsum Board Steel Studs Plywood Flashing Bookshelf Moisture Barrier Air Gap Rigid Insulation Z Clip
Local Granite Cladding
Metal Overhang
Triple E Window Caulked Gap In-Slab Radiant Heat
Steel Joists Metal Plate Shelf Angle Reflecting Pool
West Elevation and Wall Section
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Exterior Arrival
Lobby View
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maker 2.0 The building creates a maker space by embracing the river and interacting with its contextual surroundings. The building’s orientation maximizes sun exposure, and further benefits from adjacent outside forces like the river. The building will foster a healthy environment, which contradicts the river’s brutal industrial past, by implementing programs specific to creative wellbeing. As a result, maker 2.0 allows for the community, Pittsburgh locals, and residents to interact in flourishing environs. The site neighbors a proposed park along the Allegheny River. The
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building invites its users to visit the river and enjoy the makers’ creations. Studio IV: 10 weeks Revit, AutoCad, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
40.4° N, 79.9° W
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building envolope
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Structural System 1. 12� x 11.5� glulam column 2. three layer cross laminated timber 3. wood joists forced HVAC space 4. electrical space 5. cross laminated timber 6. glulam beam varied sizes
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Building Form
Facade System Solar Shading
Building form allows for ample light in the winter to alleviate load on the heating systems. The long east - west axis harvests greater amounts of southern exposure. This design allows for passive heating strategies.
Green Roof
Geothermal
Green Roof Green roof retains water, improves air and water quality, insulates, reduces noise, and provides green space which reduces heat island effect.
PV Panels
Facade System
CLT Panels
Geothermal Geothermal energy stabilizes internal temperatures and reduces the load on HVAC systems. Geothermal energy uses stable temperatures underground.
Facade System Double facade is shaded by vertical louvers in the warm season and overhangs provide reflected daylight. In cold season the facade allows for heat gain and daylighting. Double facade allows for insulation in the winter and cooling in the summer.
Solar Shading Solar shades / overhangs block direct sunlight and heat gain in warm months. This reduces the cooling load and high glare. In cold months sunlight is used to reduce heating load and gain daylight.
PV Panels
Solar Shading
PV panels collect solar energy and uses it to power facilities. The building is oriented to maximize southern exposure.
CLT & LVL Cross Laminated Timber panels and Laminated Veneer Lumber Beams and Columns provide the structural system for the building.
LVL Columns | Beams
Thickened Slab & Pilings
Thickened Slab & Pilings Thickened slab allows for solid foundation surrounding a relatively high water table. Pilings secure foundation and provide proper footing.
3D Section
River View
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Street View into tech shop
Green Green Roof Roof
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views to form
St. Simons Flight St. Simons Flight is a small private airport which embodies the golden era of flying. The design draws from mid-century influence, structural prowess, and experience to achieve an inspired facility. The design invigorates the user by elevating and instilling the thrill of departure. The airport was asked to incorporate a strong structural element. The structure is a physical representation of departure and gives the design a unique element and perspective. St. Simons Flight acts as a private airport, spa, and restaurant to serve the community of St. Simons Island, GA. The design closely caters to staff, pilots, users, and customers.
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The program includes, baggage check, a private lounge, fine dining, a courtesy suite, pilots lounge equip with a bedroom, lounge, bathroom, and kitchen. Additionally there is a lower lobby, an upper lobby, a spa, and staff offices. St. Simons Flight attains an experience worth flying for. Studio III: 10 weeks Revit, Autocad, Photoshop, Illustrator
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Mexico City
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nascence Nascence is an eVolo competition submission for 2018. Mexico City, North America’s largest city, has a population of 8.8 million people and a greater population of 21 million people if including the entire metropolitan area. Due to the geographic location, pollution is constantly trapped within the volcanic valley. At an altitude of 2,240 meters, there is less oxygen in the air to enable hydrocarbons to fully combust, which subsequently creates a high level of soot pollutants. Vehicular pollution is currently the primary air pollutant in Mexico City. Statistics show that yearly 7580% of the days in Mexico City are considered
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to have poor air quality. Additionally, more than 75% of energy consumption comes from fossil fuel burning, which increases the severity of the problem. As Mexico City grows, the immense pollution that is consequent of the city’s energy consumption could suffocate the valley entirely.
Competition Group of Four: 9 weeks Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
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the Solution: This design combats the issues of energy pollution by generating clean energy and filtering the air, thus alleviating the burden of dense pollution. The design is located on the outskirts of Mexico City,
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Volcanic Geothermal: The volcanic geothermal plant produces a
great amount of renewable energy. When water is introduced to volcanic matter, it settles in a super critical state, neither gas nor liquid. This form of geothermal energy uses less water, which can be recycled for the same use and produces ten times the amount of energy of conventional geothermal.
Filtration Skin: The skin of the building contains hexagonal filters
spreading across the angled facades of the building. Each individual hexagon has three layers of filtration designed to be cleansed by the encasing structure. The structure acts as a series of apertures designed to hold the filters as well as vacuuming the surfaces to kill any germs with ultraviolet light.
Sentinel and Dock: The sentinel is designed to dislocate
from the building in order to filter the center of Mexico City daily. Each sentinel acts as an independent unit soaring through the sky in order to collect pollutants in the air. The sentinels have homing capabilities which allows for a docking system. The docks are designed to house the sentinels for purposes of charging and vacuuming.
The addition of nascence to Mexico City will improve both
the air quality and the ability to create clean energy. With better air and energy quality, Mexico City will begin to build a healthier life.
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Energy Generator: Steam from geothermal shaft is introduced into the turbine to generate energy. Water Collection Basin: Storm water collected by the catcher is stored in this basin to then be introduced into the geothermal shaft.
Vacuum: The skin is continually being vacuumed through the webbing system to collect particles. Vacuums allow for uninterrupted air filtration for the skin and sentinels.
Particle Collection Basin: Vacuum exhausts black carbon particulate matter from filters into collection basin.
Geothermal Shaft:
Compressor:
Rain collected water is pumped 2 kilometers into the volcanic matter. Super critical water is pumped back up the shaft to power the turbine and generator. Power is used to vacuum the skin and to charge sentinels. Water is recycled through this process.
Black carbon particles are compressed for condensed storage. Compressed particles can be used for: industrial rubber products, high performance coatings, batteries, inks, & plastics
STEEL STRUCTURAL SYSTEM WATER COLLECTION CATCHER WATER COLLECTION PIPE SENTINEL DOCKING SKIN FILTER SKIN
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY GENERATOR WATER COLLECTION BASIN VACUUM EXHAUST PIPE COMPRESSOR ARM COLLECTION BASIN SURFACE CASING GEOTHERMAL SHAFT
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FILTER SKIN
SENTINEL SKIN
AERIAL VIEW OF MEXICO CITY
UV DISINFECTANT LAMP
STEEL HORIZONTAL CONNECTION
TITANIUM DIOXIDE COATING
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Filter 2: The second layer is a carbon filter that traps odor and gases in the surrounding air.
Ball and Socket Joint: The joint allows for the rotation of the three propeller stabilizers which defines direction and allows the sentinel to dock vertically onto the facade of the structure. UV Lamp: The interior is lined with an ultra-violet lamp, which kills the bacteria from the filters and stops micro-organisms from reproducing. Intake Vents: Intake valves draw air internally to an impeller fan.
Outtake Vents: Outtake valves extract moving air when flying.
The first layer is a fiberglass filter that removes large air particles. This is 99.7% effective at catching particles as small as 3 micrometers. Filter 3: The third layer is a fine fiberglass filter that will remove smaller air particles like pm2.5 and bacteria. These fine atmospheric particles come from volcanic eruptions, motor vehicles, and power plants. Stainless Steel Ionizer: This electro-static technology produces negative ions to clump particles together and magnetically attracts them to the filters to be removed from the air. Pollution Tracker: This sensor is combined with GPS electronics to track pollution hot-stops on the principle of light scattering. Propeller Stabilizers: Blade-less propellers take advantage of headwind and forces it through internal ducts to generate a downward flow and allows the sentinel to lift. Its angled design creates a negative pressure causing the air to accelerate. Exterior Coating:
Aerodynamic Design: The aerodynamic design allows for induced wind to be drawn in.
Recessed Docking Station: The recessed design of the docking station allows for the sentinels to be flush with the skin of the structure when attached.
The sentinel is coated with a superfine titanium dioxide, which is activated by ambient light and can fight against pollution.
Docking Connection Joints: These joints provide energy to re-charge sentinels. Additionally, these joints allow for a connection between the sentinel and the central vacuum structure.
Vacuum Ducts: These ducts connect the central vacuum structure to the sentinels in order to clean the particulate matter from the filters
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Monastic Chapel The monastic chapel manifests time, exploration, and depth. The site is located in the deep, natural barriers of white limestone amid an abandoned quarry in Lacoste, France. The design was expected to explore classicized utopian governances; though, I pursued a utopia as that which is free of distraction rather than defining systematic organizations of archetypal utopias. Successively, the mindful construct prompts personal growth and nourishes one’s natural processes including, but not limited to; religious and spiritual awakening, learning, planting, exercise and connection to the natural world.
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While researching futuristic utopias and ideal societies, I found a working monastery on a day trip and with further investigation I became inspired beyond measure. A monastery is a place to cherish inner peace. After consulting with silence, I was able to embody ideals personal to me as a designer through the creation of a monastic chapel. Silence contemplates time, and redemption is pursued by the shadowing utopia. Studio I: 7 weeks
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A visual study of Abbaye Notre Dame de Senanque
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Forrest Meyer (860) 707 - 3088 meyerforrest.com formey44@gmail.com 11 Harvest Lane, Glastonbury, CT