Preston Gaines CV Design Samples

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GAI N E S PRESTON A. GAINES CURRICULUM VITAE

DESIGN PERSPECTIVE

Design has always been an integral part of my daily life. Since childhood, I have been inclined to see things through an artistic perspective. My personal design point of view is less philosophical and more pragmatic. I believe that we should gain inspiration directly from our surroundings, whether it’s from a conversation with a colleague or from the last hour spent listening to Pink Floyd’s the Dark Side of The Moon.

Design is all around us, and as humans we have an innate awareness of our environment. We seek out environments with certain qualities. Personally, design plays a significant role in nearly every facet of my life. From the clothes that I wear, to the places I visit, to the people with whom I spend the majority of my time, whether consciously or instinctually design has a hand in all of them.

Designers are simply artists that are able to communicate their vision through marketable and tangible elements, and apply their specific point of view to it by translating that idea into a presentable, tangible element for ease of sharing with others. Most people see design as a visual object or result of the presentation skills.

The idea is to think about what you’re creating, but not overthink it. Learn to trust your instincts and intuition, especially once you’ve digested all the information. I believe that true design can only really occur when you challenge convention with confidence, and then apply design talent and skills to make everything look great.

I feel that as designers we need a culture of design stimulus. We need environments that feed our visions and help us reflect and generate more compelling work. In the end all we want is the opportunity to express our personal opinion through design, while at the same time being part of that greater identity.

PRESTON A. GAINES

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DESIGN SAMPLES 1.

ARCHITECTURE

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STRATFORD BREWHOUSE

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FURNITURE

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ZZENN CLOCK

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GRAPHICS

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OKTOBERFEST

PERSONAL INFO. N: A: D: E: C:

PRESTON A. GAINES 1917 Prospect St. Houston, TX 77004 04.23.1990 GPRESTON11@YAHOO.COM +1 817 937.6964

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P R E S T O N A .

G A I N E S C:+1 817 937.6964 - GPRESTON11@YAHOO.COM OBJECTIVE To obtain a diverse yet rewarding position in the Design field where I may develop my skills to contribute to society in a way that is unprecedented.

EDUCATION JAN. 2014 - MAY 2015

MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE Prairie View A&M University

PRAIRIE VIEW, TX

AUG. 2008 - MAY 2013

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE Prairie View A&M University

PRAIRIE VIEW, TX

AUG. 2008 - MAY 2013

MINOR IN CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE Prairie View A&M University

PRAIRIE VIEW, TX

(EXPECTED GRADUATION)

EXPERIENCE WORK JAN. 2014 - DEC. 2014

HOUSTON, TX GENSLER ARCHITECTS Technical Designer Responsible for assisting the Project Architect with project coordination from design development through contract administration. Sometimes acting as the role of Project Architect on projects of limited scope.

JAN. 2013 - JAN. 2014

HOUSTON, TX TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Graphic Designer + Marketing Specialist Coordinated the development of narratives, graphic layouts, communication of marketing strategies, promotional recaps, statement of qualifications / proposals, creative briefs, project recommendations, interview presentations, and informational graphics.

JUNE 2012 - DEC. 2012

TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Intern Assisted in obtaining, coordinating and distributing the information and authorizations required to construct projects on time, within budget and to the quality specified. As wells as maintain daily contact with subcontractor’s representatives, forepersons and other Turner Staff responsible.

HOUSTON, TX

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COMPETITIONS DESIGN DEC. 2012

A’ DESIGN COMPETITION

CERTIFICATIONS + ACCREDITATIONS DEC. 2013 NOV. 2012 MAY 2008 - MAY 2011

AUTOCAD CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL OSHA 30 CERTIFICATION STUDIO DESIGN AWARD IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I - VI

ORGANIZATIONS AUG. 2008 - MAY 2013

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECT STUDENTS (AIAS PVAMU) Vice President 2011 - 2012

AUG. 2008 - MAY 2013

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MINORITY ARCHITECT STUDENTS (NOMAS) General Member

SKILLS COMPUTER AUTO DESK - AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE CS6 - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator TRIMBLE SKECHUP RHINO 3D V-RAY 3D LUMION 3D MICROSOFT OFFICE LANGUAGES

ENGLISH SPANISH

NATIVE LANGUAGE BASIC KNOWLEDGE

INTERESTS PROFESSIONAL

+ PERSONAL

DESIGN - Architectural, Graphic, Industrial, Sustainable ART - Drawing, Print, Painting, Photography, Wood Craft, Fashion, Kinetic Installations SOCIAL - Traveling, Friends, Adventures, Skateboarding

REFERENCES

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

AVAILABILITY

TWO WEEKS NOTICE

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WORK SAMPLE 1.

A R C H I T E C T U R E ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE

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ARCHITECTURE

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STRATFORD BREWHOUSE

STRATFORD BREWHOUSE TYPE

EDUCATIONAL PROJECT

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STRATFORD, TX 36.3361째 N, 102.0714째 W

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SKETCHUP, V-RAY, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP, AUTOCAD

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ARCHITECTURE

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SITE PHOTO

1.1.1 Texas grain elevator and silo, located in front of existing steel-fabrication plant on site.

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ARCHITECTURE

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STRATFORD BREWHOUSE

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CONCEPT ARTICULATION

The Stratford Brewhouse can be read as a reflection of basic architectural themes such as scale, but the project also transcends the strictly architectural. After all, the Brewhouse’ main function is the brewing of beer, anything else is purely aesthetic. At the same time, the brewhouse can be read as a monumental remnant to the steelfabrication plant that once stood in its place.

Stratford Brewhouse is a three story structure located in Stratford, Texas.

By virtue of its materiality and scale, it stands out on the North Texas streets, lined with large feedlots, production plants, and other buildings typical of rural landscapes. The massing is accented by its use of corten steel and horizontal wood planks that run along the facade of the building, as well as majority of the floor. Like most architecture today, the geometric, abstracted massing and minimally detailed entry as well as interior and exterior spaces imbues indeterminacy to the scale of the building. The brewhouse consists of an estimated 80 tons of corten steel plates joined by 4000 asymmetrically spanned vertical members, and is built on a reinforced concrete foundation. Through the use of corten steel horizontal plates, the steel-fabrication plant that stood in its place is transformed into a transparent piece of art. Depending on an individual’s perspective the brewhouse can be perceived as a massive building, or fade effortlessly into the surrounding landscape.

The first floor, in which the brew room, malt storage and milling, fermentation room, walk-n-cold room, lab, offices and entrance area are located, serves as the focal point of the brewhouse. In addition to the terrace running along the north and west sides, additional window openings provide adequate lighting to the side elevations. Just like the floors below, the spaces of the uppermost floors incorporate exterior terraces located on the south and north sides of the building, allowing each floor to have access to its own exterior spaces.

In the finely crafted interior, the continuous use of few materials provides a seamless room impression, in which daily life, in all its shapes, can find a place. Just like in the facade, warm natural materials such as wood were used throughout.

All these layers merge in one work of art that is open to various interpretations, from a strictly architectural one to an artistic one. At the same time, The Stratford Brewhouse is an accessible spatial intervention that gives its viewers an unexpected visual experience.

1.1.2 Through the use of corten steel horizontal plates, the steel-fabrication plant that stood in its place is

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transformed into a transparent piece of art

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ARCHITECTURE

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STRATFORD BREWHOUSE

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MATERIALITY

1.1.3 The massing is accented by its use of corten steel and horizontal wood planks that run along the facade of the building

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STRATFORD BREWHOUSE

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NORTH ELEVATION

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North Elevation

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ARCHITECTURE

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STRATFORD BREWHOUSE

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RENDERING 01

1.1.5 The brewhouse consists of an estimated 80 tons of corten steel plates joined by 4000 asymmetrically spanned vertical members

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ARCHITECTURE

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STRATFORD BREWHOUSE

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FLOOR PLANS

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1.1.6_1 First Floor The first floor, in which the brew room, malt storage and milling, fermentation room, walkn-cold room, lab, offices and entrance area are located, serves as the focal point of the

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brewhouse

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STRATFORD BREWHOUSE

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FLOOR PLANS

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1.1.6_3 1.1.6_2 Second Floor

1.1.6_3 Third Floor Just like the floors below, the spaces of the uppermost floors incorporate exterior terraces located on the south and north sides of the building, allowing each floor to have access to it own individual exterior spaces.

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STRATFORD BREWHOUSE

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TRANSVERSE SECTION

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1.1.7_1 Transverse Section Detail

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Transverse Section

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STRATFORD BREWHOUSE

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RENDERING 02

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WORK SAMPLE 2.

F U R N I T U R E

FURNITURE

FURNITURE

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FURNITURE

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ZZENN CLOCK

ZZENN CLOCK

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PERSONAL PROJECT

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SKETCHUP, 3DS MAX, V-RAY, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP + AUTOCAD

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ZZENN CLOCK

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ZZENN CLOCK

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DESIGN

There’s not a single day we don’t look at clocks, watches or other time-dictating devices to track our daily activities. For years though, we have been conforming to traditional mechanical or digital clock designs without actually exploring the alternatives. Most of us are still used to clocks that are composed of the classic hour, minute and second hands against a square or circle clock face filled with 12-hour numerals.

This minimalist wall clock was created with the intention of exploring the use of naturally oxidized elements as a basis for the materiality of furniture design. The clock is composed of maple wood that has been oxidized, aluminum clock hands and metal wood joiners placed on the back that allow the clock to retain its oval like contour.

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WORK SAMPLE 3.

G R A P H I C S GRAPHICS

GRAPHICS

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GRAPHICS

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OKTOBERFEST

OKTOBERFEST TYPE

PROFESSIONAL PROJECT

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PHOTOSHOP + INDESIGN

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