PORTFOLIO OF ARCHITECTURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
PERSONAL STATEMENT
“The journey towards understanding is a daily quest that is long, ardeous, but at end fullfilling...until renewed tomorrow.”
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mcintosh garth jr.
E d u cat i o n Master of Architecture 2013 Florida A &.M University, School of Architecture
C o n ta c t
1917 Nicklaus St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 garthmcintoshjr@hotmail.com garth1.mcintosh@famu.edu (Home) 954-237-6671 (Cell) 850-519-7015
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Masters Project/ Thesis: The Architecture of Healing Thesis Advisor: Edward T. White, Tenure Professor
a f f i l i at i o n s National Organization of Minority Architects (Student) Atlanta American Institute of Architecture - Students (AIAS)
BS Architectural Studies 2006 Florida A & M University, School of Architecture
Experience Clancy + Theys Construction Company (Orlando Office) Assistant Superintendent 2006 - 2007
Renaissance Hotel (Orlando FL) Atrium Renovation – $4 Million Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority office complex (Orlando, FL) – $19 Million
McIntosh Enterprises: Blue Water Pools of Freeport Project Manager 2008 - 2011
Discovery Land Company: Bakers Bay Golf and Ocean Club Marina Pool
research / Interests Healthcare Architecture Nature + Design Business Construction Management Building Construction Building Material
abilities DESIGN MEDIUM FAMILIARITY Autodesk [Revit, AutoCAD Architecture, 3D Studio Max,] Google SketchUp PRESENTATION DESIGN MEDIUM FAMILIARITY Adobe [Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design] Microsoft Office [Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Projects] PROJECT SCHEDULING MEDIUM FAMILIARITY Oracle [P6 Primavera Project Management] MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCED Coordinated + Conducted owner/ contractor meetings Coordinated over 10 sub-contractors
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INTUITIVE UNDERSTANDING
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DEMONSTRATIVE UNDERSTANDING
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CULINARY INSTITUTE OF APPALACHICOLA A P PA L A C H I C O L A , F L
PLAY, LAUGH, LEARN, EAT
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The Evolution of Space: The Culinary Institute of Apalachicola As with all living things on earth, evolution not only is a characteristic of life but an overall survival tactic. Architecture, an existentially inspired endeavor, for so long has negated context, creating miniature societies that constantly conflict with one another thus pushing one further away from the other. The world as we knew it, no longer exists, but is now evolving. A new reality lies in the distance, about the horizon, permeating from the dust and mistakes of the past. It was the famous quote by Albert Einstein that stated, “We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive.” Bio-mimicry, a term coined by Janine Benyus, simply can be defined as ‘doing it nature’s way’. Nature in itself is perfect in its design and function, creating a closed loop balance of waste vs. new growth that is completely sustainable. Although, the mimicry of this perfection is unattainable, characteristics of it can be incorporated within design. COPPER PLATED DIAGRID STRUCTURE
1” LOW-E SUN GLAZING
12” FLOORING (WOOD JOIST & BEAM)
BIOMIMI CULINARY INTITUTE OF APPALACHICHOLA
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Case in point: The Culinary Institute of Apalachicola, FL City of Apalachicola, primarily a pedestrian dominated coastal city, has rich history and culture interwoven within its urban fabric. Being a coastal town, fisheries is its major industry, and it is said to be the seafood capitol of the region. The proposed site, currently cleared of all vegetation, is 70% surrounded by water with the river outlet at one side, the Gulf at the other and a man-made canal on another, creating almost an oasis. The site is also the current venue for the annual Florida Seafood festival, a 50 year tradition and an overall tourist destination for the area.
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Being that the city of Apalachicola has a fishery character, the blue crab, which is a local delicacy, was selected so as to mimic its unique characteristics. The radial organization and geometry of the crab was used as well as its structural characteristics. Blue Crabs (Crustacean) have exoskeletons which protect its delicate organs and eggs. The student run restaurant displays the layered characteristic of the crab exoskeleton having a diagrid structure as its hard layer, glazing system as its thin membrane and interior as its protected organs. The site also being the current venue of such a historical event as the National Seafood Festival was treated delicately so as not to segregate such a close knit community from the very well-known site. Community involvement and interaction was at the forefront of the Institute’s design theme. The Culinary Institute is divided into individual wings, Education, Public, Administration, Study, all connected by a public plaza which is designed to be a melting pot of residents, tourists and students. Similar to life, the plaza becomes a journey with individual events and experiences along the path with the public restaurant becoming the terminus. The Culinary Institute of Apalachicola is envisioned to become an integral portion of the overall Apalachicola experience as well as community involvement.
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THE AMARI BUILDING
B U I L D I N G S Y S T E M S E X P L O R AT I O N the amAri building: jacksonville office complex
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STRUCTURE The Ameri Buiding, located in Jacksonville, Fl, displays a steel tructure composed of steel crossing members, for added stability, and reinforced concrete moment walls. With its site located on the Jacksonville river front the use of structural foundational pillings were necessary. Its six story open space has horizontal bridging at each level, for circulation from one wing to another. Vertical circulation borders the atrium while its thickened wall double at structural elements to which structural comp[onents are attached.
INTERIOR LIGHTWELL AND HALLWAY STRUCTURE The Ameri Building’s movement core composed of its hydraulic elevator and fire stair allows for circulation of useres both vertically and horizontally.
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ENVELOPE The building’s envelope, composed primarily of glass and steel, acts as a nested reflective gem situated on the river’s edge. Bright blue-green glazing occasionally interupted by horizontal aluminum mullions creates uniformity and order similar to our greek inspired civic buildings and offices.
the amAri building: jacksonville office complex
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PA S S I V E D E S I G N Interior light wells allow for the deep infiltration of natural daylight within the building’s core. The lightwell also doubles as a landmark that can be an interesting space for chance meetings. Amari Building’s curtain wall enclosure allows natural daylight within the building while harmful UV rays are obstructed by solar shading devices.
LIGHTWELL
SECTION THROUGH INTERIOR LIGHTWELL
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SENSITIVE UNDERSTANDING
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AN INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DESIGN, NATURE AND HEALING
THE ARCHITECTURE OF HEALING
“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out until sundown, for getting out, I found, was really getting in.” John Muir, Nursing Home Resident Why are we, as human beings, so drawn to the natural environment? Truly, this is a question that has shaken the very foundations of reality, and has caused known theory to dwell on the very premise that mind, spirit and body are ultimately affected by one’s environment. New studies have scientifically linked health, wellness and most importantly healing to one’s environment (Ulrich, 1985). Theoretically, it’s the warmth of a summer sun cascading along your face that restores vitality, or the view of an endless tumbling shore that silences a busy mind. These are instances of what science has labeled Environmental Psychology an interdisciplinary field focused on the interplay between humans and their surroundings. Over the last half century the social landscape of health and healing has changed considerably, prompting the need for an overhaul of entire practices, and theories, as well as cultural paradigms. Society as we know it is no more, but now evolving. Rising from the ashes of the past, new life sprouts more vividly, determined to learn from the past faults and mistaken notions. The human experience has been placed at the forefront, this shift sending ripples among all professions and industries alike.
MASTERS THESIS
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MAIN DRIVE PERSPECTIVE
DESIGN + N WEST ELEVATION
ARCHITECTURE OF HEALING
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NORTHWEST PERSPECTIVE
FRONT PERSPECTIVE
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SOUTHWEST PERSPECTIVE
GREEN-WAY
CAFÉ COURTYARD AND BUILDING ACCESS
LEGEND Infusion Station Café General Seating Area Surgery/ CT/ X‐ray Emergency Ward General Clinic Patient Lobby Admin. Lobby
SUB-LEVEL SERVICE ACCESS
Second Level
EMERGENCY COURTYARD RECEPTION AND WAITING ACCESS
LEGEND Habitation Sun Room Patient Rooms Habitation Reception Administration Dept. Rooftop terrace access
MEDICINE + ARCHITECTURE
Ground Level
EXTERIOR COURTYARD
EMERGENCY CO
Patients and family the emergency war yard entrance. The the general clinic an and through large o tion space within th view exterior terrai
CAFE COURTYAR
The Hope Café Cou general seating are services outdoor di option for families
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OURTYARD
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INTERIOR COURTYARD INTERIOR GREEN COURTYARD
A green interior courtyard spanning the building’s length is populated with tall Caribbean yellow pine, majestic yellow elders and much other indigenous plants and birds. The interior courtyard’s undulated enclosure system, composed of steel and glass, allows for the incorporation of various tree heights. The taller trees filter direct lighting while at the same time create an intriguing play of light and shadow.
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LOBBY
PATIENT LOBBY
Patients are greeted to a double level green atrium with minor seating and warm hardwood flooring with earth tone colored wall. A transitional space controlled by the main receptionist.
ADMINISTRATION LOBBY
Staff are greeted equally as patients and family with a double level green atrium as well.
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INTERSTITIAL SPACE
LOWER LEVEL ATRIUM
Circulation space encompasses and meanders throughout the green courtyard creating an interesting play between interior and exterior space.
LOWER LEVEL ATRIUM
Upper level corridors look down upon the live green courtyard as patients, family and staff bas in the life giving ambiance.
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GATHERING SPACE
GENERAL SEATING
An interior garden set at the centre of the space ensures the complete immersion within nature.
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INFUSION GENERAL SEATING
The general seating area bathed in natural lighting through extensive usage of transparencies creates serene environments that counter the stressful nature of the program.
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CAFE
The CafĂŠ provide users not only with a pastrami sub and a coke but an exquisite view.
3RD LEVEL LOUNGE
These private spaces offer additional options for staff, family and patients looking for added privacy and distance.
SUNROOM
The sun room/ playroom are where parents and family can gather outside of the patient room. The sun room opens to an active green terrace that overlooks the northern green landscape. Warm lighting beams through large openings filling the space with daylight.
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INFUSION ROOM The infusion ward is bathed in natural lighting and warm earth tone materials. With a centrally located nursing station the infusion ward ensures complete visual surveillance of all infusion stations. The jogging of form once again creates intimate, private spaces that are completely surrounded by exterior views. Each infusion station, large enough for the comfortable incorporation of family acts as tiny pods that seemingly heave patients deep within natural settings. With the combination of floor to ceiling windows and reflective materials, natural lighting invades the space, igniting vigour and life from deep within.
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PATIENT ROOM
Patient rooms are centrally designed around the care and assistance of the ailing patient. Constant visual surveillance from the attached nurse station provides an added sense of care and security. Zoning that incorporates the family has also been integrated to complete the holistic healing environment. Large openings allow views onto the exterior green terrace and distant natural setting. Playful hues and warm lighting instil confidence within family and reinvigorates the child patient.
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ROOF TOP GARDEN
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