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Concept
Our aim is to continue to enhance Milwaukee’s public spaces by installing a kiosk with a design that is not only contextually relevant, but also adds a unique force to the areas it occupies. One of the inspirations central to the Deleted Cube design comes from the railroad lines that have played a pivotal role in the history along the Menomonee River. The once symmetrical railroad ties have shifted with the topography over time and steadily worn in an asymmetrical fashion to create a rich pattern across the landscape. The architectural “skin” for our kiosk is inspired by this pattern. We expect that the Deleted Cube will only improve as it is worn by time. We are also excited by the public green space scattered within and around Milwaukee. The events that take place in these pockets of green encourage people to come outside, socialize, and interact. We see this “organic” space as the glue that binds the diverse built environment of our city. To reflect this idea, we framed the Deleted Cube’s negative space with a vibrant (modern) tone and wrapped the remaining positive space in naturally aging material. This juxtaposition makes our structure visually dynamic and it also helps us represent our mutual love for nature as well as our city.
Method of Construction
Our goal is for our informational kiosk design to be something that looks unique and aesthetically attractive, but that is also relatively easy to construct and de-construct while simultaneously being cost-efficient. Keeping all of these aspects in mind during our design phase, we decided to use materials that are common and accessible such as wood, steel, and paint, all with the intention of using the ordinary to create something extraordinary. The structure will be framed out with lumber (2”x4”x10’) and reinforced with bracing around the areas with the most predicted loads. The 10’ vertical wood frame of our design will be reinforced the most, while the other two horizontal wood frames (the roof and base of the structure) will be secured to the vertical portion of the kiosk. The roof and base of our design will be removed from the vertical frame during every disassembling/transportation of the structure. The four 36”x36” bulletin cases will be stabilized to a threaded steel rod, which will be secured to the top and bottom horizontal wood frames with steel anchors. These rods will also serve as a reinforcing agent for the entire structure and have the ability to be broken down and removed during the dismantlement of the kiosk. Exterior paint and waterproofing will be applied to every plywood surface to resist weather and rotting, and metal roofing will be applied to the top of the plywood on the roof to effectively manage weather runoff. Pieces of lumber will also be attached to the exterior framing to serve as an architectural skin for the kiosk. The painting and construction of the skin will be completed before final construction, and the skin will not be removable.
Predicted Wear
We aimed to make the predicted wear of the kiosk something that enhances the physical structure over time. The wood framing and exterior skin will weather to better fit in with the natural surroundings of the trails, making unnecessary the need for replacement lumber. Possible maintenance may be the re-painting of the interior plywood if it fades or the replacement of the metal panels of the roof as they weather over time. The steel rods should be rust-resistant and reliable for many years.
Budget Description of Item
Vendor
Unit Cost
Usage/Purpose
Total
1. 2”x4”x10’ Lumber
Home Depot
$2.97/each
Framing and exterior skin $350.00
2. 3/4”x4’x8’ Plywood (approx. 6 sheets)
Home Depot
$40.97/each
Base, siding, and roof covering
$245.00
3. Base paint, exterior paint, and waterproofing sealant
Home Depot
$20.00/each, $10.00/each, and $40.00/ each
To paint the surfaces of the plywood sheets
$70.00
4. 3/8”x10’ Threaded Support Rod (approx. 4 rods)
Home Depot
$6.21/piece
Support rods for bulletin cases
$45.00
5. Metal roofing panels
Home Depot
6. Assorted nuts/ fasteners
Home Depot
Several dozen To manage rain runoff and resist wood rot Varied Fasten support rods holding bulletin cases to top and bottom framing of the structure
7. Sandbags (approx. 4) and chains
Uline and Home Depot
$39.00/ each (bags); $10.00/each (chains)
$120.00 $50.00
To add weight (theft $200.00 prevention; survive poor weather) and secure bags to bottom of (underneath) structure Estimated Final Total
$1,090.00
Final Total of Project $5,090.00 (including artists’ stipend)
[Academic use only]
Plan
Brochure holder 5’6”
Elevation Threaded steel rod
36”x36” Bulletin case 10’ Exterior lumber “skin”
[Academic use only]
14’6”
F RANK
Construction In the summer of 2010, I designed and constructed a 80 sq ft workshop and storage shed. The shingled structure incorporated a recycled window and a original door that doubled as an equipment ramp. The building process was completed with assistance from Jason Setter.
Architecture Following a studio prompt, I designed a community recreational facility. From the outside, the structure keeps a horizontal profile as it blends into the pedestrian right-ofway. On the inside, the active light dapples through the open plan.
Streetscape Design This work is one part of a set of drawings exploring ways to improve the pedestrian experience under a formerly inhospitable highway interchange. The green, blue, and red strips are lights that respond to car traffic.
Architecture Studio For architecture students, studio is our way of life. We are given a creative freedom that I’ve always cherished. In my first graduate studio we were given the task of designing a structure that would encourage users to experience fully all of their directional senses; up, down, left, right, forward, and backward. To encourage this, I designed an enclosed stairway to inform the user of their limitation, leading up to an open air balcony.
Art
Drawing Expressing myself on paper is one of my most treasured passions, and I have been practicing my skills with a pencil for most of my life. This is a figure drawing from a class I took during my undergraduate years.
In my second semester of graduate school I was presented with an opportunity to experiment with mediums that I never have before, including charcoal and conte crayon on wood. This is my artist interpretation of the Seagram Building by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
frankzimm@gmail.com
Frank R. Zimmerman
512.497.5518
School of Architecture and Urban Planning |UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Master of Architecture and Master of Urban Planning, Current
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy. Class of 2010 Concentration: International Studies: Urbanizing World. Honors: Graves Prize for delivery of an essay in Political Economy
International Honors Program: Cities in the 21st Century
A semester abroad focused on the issues, and practice solutions, for the challenges faced in urban development. Spring 2009
São Paulo, Brazil; Curitiba, Brazil; Cape Town, South Africa; Hanoi, Vietnam
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield, MA
Earned High School diploma. Class of 2006
Significant Experiences Historic American Buildings Survey Drawings- Taliesin
How to Make it Through America: Creative Traffic Solutions for Boston and Beyond
Spring Green, WI
Worked with a team to complete a set of measured sectional drawings of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Studio for the Library of Congress. Ink on Mylar. Summer 2012.
Boston and Williamstown, MA
Policy paper researched, written, and presented with four other students on the transport inefficiencies plaguing the city of Boston and proposed solutions to those problems. Awarded the Graves Prize for the project’s presentation by Williams Faculty. Graduation 2010
Independent Research Project on Transmilenio and Metrocable Systems
Spent a month observing, researching, and writing on the innovative transit systems in two of Colombia’s largest cities. January 2010
Work History American Planning Association
Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas Intern, 2010-2011 Conducted research, maintained website literature and media, coordinated events.
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Bogotá and Medellín, Colombia Washington, DC
Job Development Intern, Summer 2009 Aided incoming refugees in finding employment, applying for public assistance, arranging for housing, and becoming acclimated to the United States. Founded a weekly soccer club that connected settled refugees with other Capitol Region residents.
Albany, NY
Sarah C. Kavanagh
School Address: 3911 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Home Address: 70 East Road Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 534-5767, kavanag2@uwm.edu EDUCATION:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Masters of Architecture, Graduation Date: May 2014 GPA: 3.54 and pending Courses: Arch 820 Graduate Studio, Arch 302 Architecture and Human Behavior, Art 541 Advanced Drawing, Arch 833 Graduate Studio, Arch 303 Architecture and Environmental Response, Arch 510 Advanced Structural Systems, Arch 560 Introduction to Historic Preservation Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Graduation Date: May 2011
SKILLS:
3D/2D Computer modeling: AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Illustrator, Bentley MicroStation Computer Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
EMPLOYMENT: UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning Computer lab assistant, Milwaukee, WI September 2011 – present EXPERIENCES: Study Abroad – India SARUP: The Making and Unmaking of an Indian City, January 2013 Plan to visit Agra, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Delhi, India to experience the process of globalization and its dramatic impact on the physical and cultural environments of the city. Study Abroad – Lehigh in Vicenza, June-July 2010 Lived and attended regular classes in Vicenza, Italy for one month with a heavy focus on Carlo Scarpa, the history of surrounding cities and Italian life (Venice, Verona, Padua, Treviso) and the art of drawing buildings and marketplaces. Summer Studio T.A. – May-July 2011 Assisted undergraduate students with their portfolios, taught AutoCAD and Photoshop, as well as the use of the lab computers and equipment under the supervision of Professor Hyun-Tae Jung.
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