design portfolio b.arch 2016
GOOD ARCHITECTURE IS RELIANT ON THE UNDERSTANDING OF PLACE. MY APPROACH TO DESIGN INVOLVES THE ABILITY TO STUDY AND REACT TO AN EXISTING ECOLOGY OF A LANDSCAPE. IT IS AN ACT OF MEANINGFUL PROBLEM SOLVING; THE CREATION OF MOMENTS FOR PEOPLE AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS TO ENGAGE WITH ONE ANOTHER. THE FOLLOWING WORK IS A COLLECTION OF DESIGN, RESEARCH AND BUILT PROJECTS FROM MY TIME AS AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. EACH PROJECT WAS CREATED TO FURTHER MY GROWTH AS A STUDENT AND AS A RESPONSE TO VARIOUS DESIGN PROMPTS, PERSONAL INQUIRES, AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT.
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Mono Lake, California
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DESIGN 7 John Yeon architectural center 11 Eugene cycling center + habitat restoration 13 Portland culinary institute 17 Utopia’s offcuts RESEARCH 23 “An Ecological Management Guide to the South Hills” 25 “Porterville Courthouse Lighting Case Study” 27 “Evaluating Connections” +BUILD 33 The “Ecotone” 35 HEDCO Learning Commons Luminaire 37 OregonBILDS 38 Evergreen Roofing
“the ecotone”, see page 33
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Bike Touring, Oregon Coast
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DESIGN
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JOHN YEON ARCHITECTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER portland, oregon Acting as a backdrop to a newly developed park, the principles behind the design of this architectural center in downtown Portland stemmed from the idea of water flow and its connection to human movement. Situated between a main street to the north, and the southern park, the building sits at the peak of Portland’s grid shift, a feature enabling the roadways to align with the Willamette river, east of downtown. By understanding the characteristics of both the northern and southern edge of the building, I was able to highlight the key aspects of each while using movement through
the structure to create significant connections. [left] south facade wall section. The facade is a paneling of concrete forms, molded from the placement of timber logs. While paying tribute to the city’s logging history, the concrete form gives the building a solid, sculpture like appearance, a concept that reflects some of the many fountains found within the city. [right] exterior perspective The view of the complex from 9th street’s sidewalk shows large glazing flowing from the concrete mass, into the waterfalled terrace below.
Vertical Studio, 2014 Professor, Jim Tice Pencil + Ink, Autocad, Illustrator, Google Sketchup
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[left] site plan. The building sits at the border of two urban fabrics, celebrating and connecting the streamlined nature of Burnside st. to the north and the eddied form of oak park to the south. [top right] west section. This image clearly displays the spatial relationships within the three story gallery, as well as its connection to the east landing of the atrium and the event hall below. [bottom right] south section. Cutting through the main atrium, this section clearly depicts how one would move through the space. Gallery entrances are located to the left, while entrances to the library and administration exist just off of the elevator landing. Workspace can be seen, hovering above the main entrance to the right.
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EUGENE CYCLING CENTER & HABITAT RESTORATION eugene, oregon “To emerge from an existing ecology.” This project sought to create a facility that would unite a community within Eugene that currently exists without a home. The Cycling Center would act as a hub for the various needs of the biking community while also taking in the needs of the landscape. Inspired from my work researching savanna habitats in Eugene’s past, the site would provide an opportunity for members of the community to gather and learn about the ecology of active transportation and sustainable and regenerative habitat restoration.
The plan for the building was to be simple, elegant, and functional, similar to the parameters of bicycle design. Located next to the Willamette River and a main bike thoroughfare, the site provided an opportunity to mix various systems of movement. Through these overlapping systems, an undefined occurrence of creation, inspiration, and collaboration could act as a catalyst for further development.
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[left] concept model. Made out of recycle bike parts, this models was the first step in visualizing the creation of a facility that would enhance the interaction of community members
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Vertical Studio, 2015 Professor, Tom Hahn Pencil + Ink, Watercolor, AutoCad, Illustrator, Photoshop, Bike Parts, Wood+Metal
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Portland Culinary Institute portland, oregon Peering over the public realm, the environment of the kitchen is brought to life in front of the community. With five stories of classrooms, kitchens, a library, and a restaurant, this building serves to provide students with a school built around the collaboration and connectivity that is essential for educational growth in the culinary world as well as creating a public destination, providing the community with a place of dining and access to any culinary needs or questions. The Institute’s library becomes the bridge between the lower floors of public activity and the life of the culinary institute above, bringing the users up to the main atrium space, resting on the third floor. By creating a central core, the
building serves to connect these two groups of people while also providing each with their own privacy and seclusion. Instead of separating the building by floors and sections, the structure itself will act as a single space, broken apart by diffused light from above and through the use of material, fluctuate from public to private and from inside to outside. Just as food unveils itself within the kitchen, views within the space change from step to step exposing the structural and spacial components as the user moves in and out of the space. [left] exterior perspective. [top right] concept model. [bottom right] axon diagram.
Second Year Studio, 2013 Instructor, Joile Kerns Google Sketchup, Photoshop, V-Ray, AutoCad
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[top left] west section. Circulation through the building moves users vertically along the south facade, in between the public realm of the street below and the central atrium of the building. [bottom left] north section. The culinary institute’s main kitchens push out over the street, accenting their public presence on the city below.
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[right] atrium perspective. The central atrium of the building unfolds itself through various views as users move from space to space.
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UTOPIA’S OFFCUTS bend, oregon Focusing mainly on the conceptual ideas of utopia, this project aimed at providing an abstract look at how the architecture of bend could respond to the city’s footing along the banks of the Deschutes river. With water demands of a rising population sky-rocketing and energy needs exceeding any previous time in the city’s history, the idea of creating a building system which could both harness the energy of local resources and provide habitat for wildlife emerged. The facility created then became a scaffolding for future innovation and
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collaboration, utilizing the power of the river’s water flow and the 300+ days of sunshine to create energy for its operations and the neighborhood surrounding. [left] mapping exercise. Green space within the city, urban growth, energy sources, transportation methods, population rise + current water sources. [right] rendering exercise. From the beginning of the project, we reversed the typical design schedule by creating imagery which tried to captured our thoughts on specific Utopian ideas regarding the city of Bend.
Vertical Studio, 2015 Instructor, John Brockway Pencil + Ink, Photoshop, Rhinoceros, Illustrator
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OBSERVATION ROOF & ALGAE PRODUCTION
RIVER TRAIL OVERPASS
CANOPY & TRAIL STRUCTURE
URBAN INFILL
BOARDWALK
[above] aerial perspective The facility sits as the bridge between downtown and the existing waterfront. [left] facility axon. Layers of the facility can be peeled up to explore how each piece fits together
DESCHUTES RIVER WATER CATCHMENT & GENERATOR WETLAND FILTER
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[right] facility section. Various elements of the project are on display within this image. As water moves throughout the facility, the public utilizes its boardwalk as a way to socialize and engage with both the river and the opposing wetland.
OBSERVATION ROOF
RIVER EDGE
MANUFACTURED WETLAND
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Hot Creek, California
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RESEARCH
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An Ecological Management Guide to the South Hills eugene, oregon
Management Species
[figure 1] historic habitat map of the south hills. 1851 A
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Executive Summary Over the course of the last 200 years, The Willamette Valley and the South hills neighborhood at its southern end have changed dramatically, Forces of human intervention and expansion have shifted the preexisting management and disturbance regimes. Agriculture and Logging have transformed the landscape, and urban development has brought with it significant population growth and land transformation as well. Key Intervention/Goal • Restore 20% of the historic Oak Savanna or 10% of the total land cover to the South Hills neighborhood with a focus
on expanding existing patches of Oak Savanna, identifying and creating new patches, and developing connections that link multiple patches together. Complimentary Hydrological Intervention • Re-establish focused areas of wetland prairie habitat within the South Hills neighborhood, as a way of reconstituting a small but critically important habitat type that has been almost completely lost within the watershed. ...What follows is part 4 of the final document, detailing our effort to improve urban green infrastructure
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Principles of Applied Ecology, 2015 Professor, Bart Johnson InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Aerial Mapping, Google Earth, Surveying, Plant Identification
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overgrown with conifers. Riparian Corridors have been piped, paved, and drained for the benefit of human efficiency and the thirst for luscious flat land. This drastic urbanization has forced native flora and fauna to the outskirts of the city’s urban growth boundary and pockets of habitat still in
existence continue to shrink smaller and smaller while invasive species dominate in their absence. [green infrastructure] Disconnected and infrequent, the current state of the South Hills requires denser patches, habitat land increase, and greater connectivity through a more
complex corridor system. A large portion of these existing patches are the result of cemeteries, golf courses, and parks in the city seen figure 3. [plan for the future] Our 50 year goal is for savannas to reoccupy at least 10% of the land cover in the South Hills Watershed.
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Land noted for restoration can be seen above in figure 4. Key features for their selection included flat terrain, minimal canopy cover, close proximity to patches & corridors, and overall size. Corridor development will continue along Amazon creek and supporting riparian areas, power line clearances, and
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PORTERVILLE COURTHOUSE LIGHTING CASE STUDY porterville, california Abstract This case study examines the interaction of daylight, integration of electric lighting, and visual comfort in the Tulare County Superior Courthouse. Information was collected during the month of November in 2014 and includes quantitative and qualitative measurements and interviews with two of the architects involved in the project. Lighting levels are compared to recommended levels by IESNA, the distribution of daylight throughout the spaces, how much daylight is reaching the courtyard throughout the year, and whether or not electrical lighting is being used beyond hours of operation.
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Research Questions Are the courtrooms adequately lit based on IESNA illumination guidelines? How much daylight reaches the courtyard during summer? Is electrical lighting needed in the courtrooms during daytime hours? Does the electrical lighting operate as intended in certain spaces within the building? Full report can be provided with further inquiry. [right] shading devices outside the courtroom windows.
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[top] the exterior canopy can be see from the parking lot. This space served to both shelter the building from the sun, and provide a welcoming entrance to the facility.
[top] high levels of glare were reported in the exterior courtyard. Minimal Southern protection and highly reflective surfaces lead to levels greater than a 40:1 ratio of surface luminance.
[bottom] temperatures along this hallway were taken on various surfaces. Horizontal shading, a non-reflective exterior ground surface, or vegetation could be possible solutions to the high levels of direct lighting that seem to penetrate this southern facade.
[bottom] Controllable layered window systems in the courtrooms allowed an even distribution of light within the space with minimal glare potential. [right images] research conducted on site involved hours of documenting the daylighting and electrical lighting in various rooms multiple times throughout the day. Our team of contributers can be seen in the bottom right photograph.
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EVALUATING CONNECTIONS barcelona, spain The purpose of this project is to identify and analyze existing neighborhoods to understand how the current infrastructure is meeting the needs for public space. Problem While the development of superillas in Barcelona promote the overlapping of systems within complex city, an understanding of where to locate places of social integration and human communication (�third places� as described by Ray Oldenburg) has not been developed. The exact decisions of what kind of program to develop in specific locations
should be looked at in a closer view, so that the city can provide the best possible environment for its inhabitants. With a more adequate system of conversation and dialogue in place, human innovation and cultural aspects of an area are deepened, shared, and improved. Purpose To develop an analysis and optimization tool to inform the programming of social spaces within specific blocks of a superilla, thereby facilitating connections between individuals within a neighborhood and decreasing transportation needs to and from the home.
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DATA COLLECTION RADIUS
city geometry residence floors housing cost private space public space
GEO-LOCATION x-axis y-axis
GATHER & CALCULATE need for pubic space
NUMBER OF PUBLIC SPACES X NUMBER OF PRIVATE SPACES Media for Design Development; Parametric Places, 2015 Collaborators, Kawoon Bahn Professor, Philip Speranza Rhinoceros, Grasshopper + various plug-ins, InDesign, Illustrator
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3D SURFACE CREATION map surface over z-line heights
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STREET VIEW SECTION CUTS cut section along street to analyze ratings
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OUTPUT 1 Radius [ 300 ft. ] the following output analyses the need for public space based on accessibility radius of 300 feet from the center of each block
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OUTPUT 2 Radius [ 500 ft. ] the following output analyses the need for public space based on accessibility radius of 500 feet from the center of each block
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Block Ratings rating for public space need is represented by a vertical line
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based on each block’s rating, a surface is created from connecting each blocks rating height through a series of curves
the contours of the surface is flattened on the superillas plan to better understand which areas are most in need of public space
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Street Section a section cut through the street shows how public space need varies across a superilla
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Reconstructing Rotted Roof Trusses, Oregon
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Marking the forest | “The ecotone” veneta, oregon Marking the Forest, a visiting school program established by the AA in London seeks to establish a connection with the way we use natural resources in the built environment by inventing, imagining, designing and building an insertion in the forest in ten days. Exploring old and new growth woodlands and the commercialization and commodification of the tree, we investigated the natural lifecycle of the forest and proposed and constructed solutions for thoughtfully marking and occupying its terrain. In the second year of the program, I took part in the design and
creation of the “Ecotone”, an effort to enhance the transition from the meadow to the dense forest. Through the use of lumber provided by a local mill, we strove to create a connection between users and their relationship with the forest as they move through the structure. The material used and the representation of stacked lumber creates a poetic tension between the natural and processed wood, giving those who pass through an appreciation for the forest and its relation to the built environment.
Architecture Association Visiting School, 2013 Directors, Kristen Cross + Stewart Dodd
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HEDCO LEARNING COMMONS LUMINAIRE university of oregon campus
Located in the heart of the Education School, the light box acts as symbol for knowledge. The purity of the cube serves as a reminder for the ability one has to unlock that knowledge within, enabling the light to stream outwards to brighten the space.
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From individual reading to lively group work, this luminaire provides a powerful glow or more subtle ambient gleam. The symbolism of the luminaire’s operability stems from the discovery of knowledge itself: though not initially evident, the Our luminaire process of experimentation engagement opens belongs on the numerous and communal tables within the up possibilities previously HEDCO Learning Commons, unknown. The luminaire’s the Education School at the users, education majors within are encouraged University of Oregon. The HEDCO, movable wood panels allow in this way to never stop users to adjust the luminaire playing, even in the midst of for the desired light level their studies.
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Environmental Control Systems II, 2013 Collaborator, Kyle Stuart-Willis, Erik Larson, Wyatt Ininns Professor, Ihab Elzeyadi
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LOW INCOME HOUSING DESIGN+BUILD eugene, oregon “OregonBILDS (Building Integrated Livable Designs Sustainably) is a design-build studio program at the University of Oregon. It is a dynamic collaboration of classroom instruction and practical, realworld application of design, construction, and community involvement. Participating students collaboratively design and build one residence per year. Each project explores the nature of sustainable architecture in relation to affordable residential design. Students engage the fundamentals of residential design and construction as
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OregonBILDS, 2015
they conscientiously develop an appropriate design solution for a typical residential site.� (OregonBILDS website) I took part in OregonBILDS in the Spring of my Junior year, helping to finalize the construction and landscaping of a home that students had designed in the Fall . My contributions to the project included constructing the rain garden in the front yard, installing attic flooring, building cabinets, installing water barriers and exterior facades, painting, and various other tasks.
ROOFING EMPLOYMENT willamette valley and oregon coast For the Summer of 2015, I spent my time working in the field for Evergreen Roofing of Oregon. During this time, I worked with a partner to repair and construct new roofs on existing and new construction in the Lower Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast. I worked on a variety of various roof types, completing a range projects on residential, commercial, and education buildings. Notable projects included the repairing of structural damages to a Middle School roof, re-roofing the
oldest home in Eugene, and handcrafting many of the metal caps and flashings for a new residential project overlooking eugene. Through these projects I gained a variety of roofing, carpentry, and metalworking experience working alone, in a team, under the guidance of an experienced partner or as a leader of new staff. Roof types included Single-Ply Membranes, Laminated and Cedar/Shake Shingles, Tile, and Slate .
Evergreen Roofing of Oregon, 2015
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EXPERIENCE
Capitol Construction | University Of Oregon Architectural Drafter | May 2014 - June 2015 Under the guidance of the architect, work involved meeting with clients, analyzing site conditions, producing construction documents, generating physical models, and collaborating with contractors to see out various renovation and new work projects on campus. Autocad Record Drafter | April 2013 - May 2014 Post-Construction, tasks involved visiting project sites and collecting data and measurements for the updating and redrafting of building and space planning in AutoCAD and Excel. Evergreen Roofing of Oregon | Eugene, Oregon Roofer | June 2015 - October 2015 Work involved roofing, carpentry, and metal work on various residential, commercial, and educational buildings in the Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast. Working alone, under the guidance of an experienced partner or leading new crew members I completed a number of projects on both new work and renovations. Erb Memorial Union | University Of Oregon Event Technician+Support | January 2012 - June 2016 Provided event support by assisting student groups or outside organizations, serving as a Lighting or Sound Engineer for specific events and concerts along with acting as a supervisor or part of a setup or take-down crew. Event sizes ranged from 10 to 800 people. Publications “A Tale of Three Zones” ARCC 2015 /// Future of Architectural Research Published April 2015 “Porterville Courthouse Lighting Study” CO Architects & University of Oregon January 2015
EDUCATION
University Of Oregon School Of Architecture And Allied Arts Bachelor of Architecture, June 2016 five years, 231 credits Minor in Environmental Studies, June 2016 two years, 32 credits Participation in UO Outdoor Program leader of two technical courses four backcountry courses six frontcountry courses cumulative g.p.a of 3.23 Notable Courses Environmental Control Systems I & II Structural Behavior Wood + Steel Building Systems Case Studies In Sustainable Architecture Building Enclosures Human Context of Architecture Principles Of Applied Ecology Living Landscapes Environmental Education
SKILLS
Physical Modeling [Hand+Laser Cut] Site Models Structural Models Sketch Models Diagrammatic Models Massing Models Computer Software Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Microsoft Excel Autodesk AutoCAD Google Sketchup Rhinoceros Revit (in work) V-Ray Grasshopper Hand Media Pen+Ink Graphite Watercolor Copic Marker Personal + Outdoor Roofing Carpentry Metal Work Sound Engineering Lighting Design Plant Identification Backcountry Rescue Techniques Sport and Lead Climbing Techniques Mountaineering Bike Touring Backcountry Skiing First Aid + CPR
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CONTACT Garrett Taylor Watkins email, gwatkins@uoregon.edu
Blue Lake, John Muir Wilderness