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C O L LEC TIV E L AN D S CAP E S RO CKY M O U N TA IN LABORATO RIES National Institutes Of Health Hamilton, Montana Arch 450 - Community Design Center Professor Brian Brush
The research of infectious diseases done at the Rocky Mountain Labs affects the global community at large and every community in between. The current pandemic places RML at a turning point, but it is not an unfamiliar one. We have an opportunity to dictate our trajectory and design a new normal for our futures. Within the boundaries on the Rocky Mountain Laboratories, are all of the tools necessary to combat this global pandemic, but there is a disconnect between the labs and the communities they serve. The project is an architectural solution to redesign a new normal for the inevitable pandemic ridden future in order to better serve the communities who will depend on the work done at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories.
Top left and top right photos contain a larger site model completed in group
COLLECTIVE LANDSCAPES
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The fundamental change necessary to redesign our future will require a holistic approach that incorporates cultural, social, economic, and environmental change. It is the intersection between these building blocks where identity occurs. Each condition is interdependently influenced by research, education, resources, practices and attitudes. The only two things that can move through populations without care of their impact are disease and ideas. It is our duty to positively impact the latter and to prevent the former. This project redesigns the collective landscape to redirect our collective identity which can set a catalytic precedent for a redesigned future within a global network of similar research institutions.
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Process sketches exploring how folding space can create unique adjacencies and experiences.
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LOBBY CAFE EXHIBIT TEACHING SPACE LABORATORIES RESTROOMS MECHANICAL STORAGE STAIRS
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MEZZANINE LIBRARY LECTURE HALL CONFERENCE ROOM GUEST ROOMS OUTDOOR SPACE CO-WORKING MEDIA LAB GATHERING NODES
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LONGITUDINAL SECTION
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The folding timber clad roof is a physical manifestation of the metaphorical fold that creates unique proximities and program adjacencies. The materiality of the building is mainly wood in order to have an organic aesthetic that can be sustainably stored. By having unique pieces of program reorganized with unconventional proximities, there is opportunity to bring people together and act as a threshold between RML and the communities they serve. Every programmatic and spatial quality of the space reinforces each other to create a unique design that comprehensively addresses the catalytic and fundamental change required to move forward.
CROSS SECTION B COLLECTIVE LANDSCAPES
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION - 5/8” GYPSUM CEILING - 5-PLY CLT FLOOR PANELS - 1/2” PLYWOOD SHEATHING - ACOUSTIC CARPET PADDING - WOOD FLOOR FINISH
EXTERIOR WALL CONSTRUCTION - 5/8” GYPSUM WALLBOARD - 5-PLY CLT WALL PANEL - 2” RIGID INSULATION - 1/2’ PLYWOOD SHEATHING - AIR/WEATHER BARRIER - FURRING - CERAMIC FACADE
FLASHING ANCHOR BOLT CONNECTION SLAB ON GRADE - 2” RIGID INSULATION - 6” CONCRETE SLAB - 1/2” GROUT - SLATE TILE FLOOR FINISH SUBGRADE CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL & FOOTING ASPHALTIC WATERPROOFING FOUNDATION MEMBRANE FOUNDATION DRAINAGE
TIMBER ROOF DETAIL CERAMIC FACADE DETAIL
ENVELOPE ROOF CONSTRUCTION - T&G SOFFIT - 1/2” PLYWOOD SHEATHING - GLULAM BEAM, PARALLEL TO SLOPE - 2X6 PURLINS PERP. TO SLOPE - 1/2” PLYWOOD SHEATHING - 2X4 BLOCKING AIR CAVITY - 1/2” PLYWOOD SHEATHING - ROOF MEMBRANE - CFS METAL FURRING - HORIZONTAL FASTENERS - TIMBER CLAD ROOFING
ROOF DRAINAGE DETAIL
WALL SECTION
VENTILATED TIMBER CLADDING, PARALLEL TO SLOPE
HORIZONTAL FASTENERS CFS METAL FURRING, PARALLEL TO SLOPE ROOFING MEMBRANE 4” POLYISO CLOSED CELL RIGID INSULATION COLD ROOF CONSTRUCTION - 1/2” PLYWOOD SHEATHING - 2X4 LUMBER, AIR SPACE - 1/2” PLYWOOD SHEATHING 2X6 PURLINS PERPENDICULAR TO SLOPE GLULAM BEAM, PARALLEL TO SLOPE
WOOD FLOORING ACOUSTIC CARPET PAD 1/2” PLYWOOD SHEATHING 7 PLY CLT FLOOR PANEL 5/8” GYPSUM CEILING VENTILATED CERAMIC FACADE PANELS W/ CONCEALED ATTACHEMENTS CFS METAL FURRING ATTACHMENTS AIR/WATER BARRIER 1/2” PLYWOOD SHEATHING 2” POLY ISO RIGID INSULATION 5 PLY CLT WALL PANEL 5/8” GYPSUM WALLBOARD
VENTILATED TIMBER CLADDING, PARALLEL TO SLOPE
HORIZONTAL FASTENERS CFS METAL FURRING PARALLEL TO SLOPE 4” POLYISO RIGID INSULATION ROOFING MEMBRANE CONCEALED VALLEY GUTTER HEAT TAPE UNDER GUTTER COLD ROOF CONSTRUCTION 2X6 PURLINS PERPENDICULAR TO SLOPE GLULAM BEAM PARALLEL TO SLOPE
COLLECTIVE LANDSCAPES
A M OM E NT I N TIME CREM ATO RIU M & COLUM BA RIU M Bozeman, Montana Arch 356 - Architectural Design IV Professor Chere LeClair
A crematorium and the designing of a sacred space calls for the examination of our interaction with death and human emotion as well as our time spent as the living. This project’s goal is to create a timeless reality that evokes profound emotion. It explores the “mysterium tremendum” and the uncanny yet sacred world. The simple building form is an extension of the existing landscape and an abstraction of the time continuum. The columbarium represents a rupture in this continuum that reconstructs a profound sacred reality that does not exist in the profane world. The design balances between sacred exterior and interior spaces, where the public can contemplate how we interact with death regardless of religious beliefs or traditions. By manipulating space, materials, light, and shadow, the architecture is designed to evoke the human senses and emotions.
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
Abstract Tone Drawing of the Time Continuum
SITE PLAN A MOMENT IN TIME
MAIN FLOOR PLAN
A large portion of this project is exterior public space where discretion is imperative and the existing site conditions and views must be maintained. In order to create a sacred exterior space, there are areas that are designated to be native landscape restoration that extends onto the sloping roof of the building. A central circulation spine with a guiding skylight takes occupants on a journey to the most sacred spaces, ending in the crescendo of an exterior columbarium striking through the landscape. Descending exterior terraces opposite the columbarium are intended to be another sacred exterior space for the public to enjoy. The journey through the design allows for internal reflection with the space to celebrate a person’s life while surrounded by loved ones.
CROSS SECTION A MOMENT IN TIME
C O NTEMPL ATE
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Montana State University, Bozeman Campus Arch 356 - Architectural Design IV Professor Chere LeClair
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FLOOR PLAN
This design explores the transition from the profane world to the sacred. The first layer is the landscape, which allows the building to discretely sit within its surroundings. The next threshold is a glass box which acts as a intermediary space where one can enjoy the outdoor landscape as well as private contemplation without being exposed to the elements. The final layer of the building is the most sacred. The interior sacred box houses the large worship space. This space is designed to powerful and dramatic. By using concrete and simple skylights, which represent the opening of the heavens, there is an opportunity to have a profound contemplative experience. There are also similar private meditation spaces on the north side that have the same goal of enhancing profound contemplation, but with the option to do so in a more private setting. The materiality of the outermost glass layer is meant to juxtapose the interior concrete layer as an expression of the intimacy of internal refletion.
CONTEMPLATE
WABA S H C O R RIDOR Woodlawn residents currently fall victim to a lack of access to entrepreneurial and business opportunities. To help Woodlawn resist the pressures of rapid development and increasing business startup costs, we propose a unique business innovation space to jump-start a community based, self-sustaining economy. By mixing small, unique private business spaces and a resource-rich public space we intend, to increase access to necessary business amenities and promote interdisciplinary interactions. This condition is meant to set the stage for Woodlawn to make their place in Chicago’s economy and keep their neighborhood their own.
WO O DLAWN, CH IC AGO NEI GHBORHO O D PLA N
Chicago, Illinois Arch 355 - Architectural Design III Professor Michael Everts & Andrew Vernooy Project Partnership with Michael Behm All Drawings Shown Completed by Individual
We diagrammed space organization precedents (below), including corporate America, incubator spaces, MIT media lab and public libraries, in order to best determine what elements of space organization encourage interdisciplinary innovation. Our diagrammatic solution is shown to the right.
To maximize the effect of these innovation centers we propose to place these buildings and public spaces at multiple points along Wabash Avenue to make an Innovation Corridor which takes advantage of pre-exisiting urban conditions and links the neighborhood to the large Chicago transportation network. This Innovation Corridor links the business centers with reciprocal pedestrian focused public spaces and intertwined green spaces. This Corridor makes itself a safe area with “eyes on the street” helping to reduce crime and become a destination as a gateway into Woodlawn. This strategy catalyzes controlled development in the surrounding vacant land in order to accommodate for inevitable growth while reducing displacement.
OVERALL NEIGHBORHOOD CORRIDOR STRATEGY
WABASH CORRIDOR PLAN WABASH CORRIDOR
SITE PLAN
CROSS SECTION
WABASH CORRIDOR
The building will be three levels of unique small business spaces arranged along a wide, open corridor with nodes for equipment, amenities, seating and work spaces. The shape of the floor plans are a chevron and the floors cantilevered over each other to dramatically connect the building’s facade to the street space below and a public park across the street. These design features break down the hard edges between public and private realms and promote healthy communication among the businesses of Woodlawn. The design focuses on fostering collaboration and intentional interactions. The innovation module space are tacked onto the collaboration space and are selfprogrammed shell space. The collaboration space is filled with amenities like sitting areas, kitchen, restrooms, etc. and resources like laser cutters, 3D Printers, computer stations or any other resources necessary for the occupants. In order to maintain openness and visibility, the spaces are connected with a stair and atrium across the back.
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
WABASH CORRIDOR
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CONTINUOUS AIR WEATHER BARRIER
ANGELED GRATE STRAINER
RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
ROOF DRAINAGE DETAIL
T.O. PARAPET 186' - 6"
RAINWATER COLLECTION DRAINAGE SCUPPER
EXCESS WATER RETURN TO CITY STORMWATER
T.O. ROOF 185' - 0"
CONCEALED GUTTER FASTENERS
ROOF CONSTRUCTION - MECHANICALLY ATTACHED EPDM ROOF MEMBRANE - 4X LAYERS OF 1/2" OSB SHEATHING - 4" POLY-ISO CLOSED CELL RIGID INSULATION - 5-PLY CLT ROOFING PANEL
HORIZONTAL METAL SUPPORS FOR RAINSCREEN ATTACHMENT
RAINWATER COLLECTION DOWNSPOUT TO BELOW GRADE CISTERN VERTICAL METAL SUPPORTS FOR RAINSCREEN ATTACHMENT
WATER TANK TO PLUMBING DISTRIBUTION
RAINSCREEN CORTEN METAL PANEL
SECOND FLOOR 114' - 6"
RAINWATER CISTERN GREYWATER RETURN TO PLUMBING IN RESTROOMS
PARTIALLY THREADED TIMBER SCREW CONNECTION
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION - 1-1/2" OAK WOOD FLOORING - 5/8" ACOUSTIC UNDERLAYMENT - 2" GYPCRETE - 5-PLY CLT FLOOR PANEL
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MECHANICAL - RAINWATER SYSTEM
HORIZONTAL METAL SUPPORS FOR RAINSCREEN ATTACHMENT
GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEM
FASTENERS VERTICAL METAL SUPPORTS FOR RAINSCREEN ATTACHMENT
1/2" OSB SHEATHING
WALL CONSTRUCTION - 1/2" OSB SHEATHING - 3" POLY-ISO CLOSED CELL RIGID INSULATION - 5-PLY CLT WALL PANEL
AIR WEATHER BARRIER RAINSCREEN CORTEN METAL PANEL
GROUD SOURCE HEAT PUMP
CONTINUOUS THERMAL INSULAITON CONTINUOUS AIR WEATHER BARRIER CONCRETE HOLDDOWN STEEL PLATE
SILL PLATE PARTIALLY THREADED TIMBER SCREWS
T.O. FINISH FLOOR 100' - 0"
FLASHING PAVERS
SLAB-ON-GRADE CONSTRUCTION - 6" CONCRETE SLAB W/ ACRYLIC SEALANT - 4" RIGID INSULATION - GRANULAR CAPILLARY BREAK & DRAINAGE PAD
CONCRETE SLAB SELF-TAPPING MASONRY SCREW
RAINWATER COLLECTION DOWNSPOUT TO BELOW GRADE CISTERN
CONCRETE GRADE BEAM BELOW GRADE VAPOR BARRIER
FOUNDATION DRAINAGE PIPE
24" DIAMETER CONCRETE PIER
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Bozeman, Montana Arch 340 - Building Construction II Prof. Chris Livingston
3" RIGID INSULATION
CONCRETE PILE CAP
RADIANT FLOOR HEATING
BELOW GRADE CLOSED LOOP HEAT EXCHANGING PIPES
ANCHOR BOLT 6' - 0"
BUILDING SYSTEMS
CURTAIN WALL DETAIL
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Project Partnership with Jerry Schmit All drawings shown completed by individual
R EDEFIN IN G C O MM U N IT Y
SITE PLAN Hand Drafted
This project worked with pseudo clients to replicate the traditional cohousing design process. The main client goals were to maintain access to outdoor space, create community diversity, and preservation of existing conditions and views. To satisfy these goals, different layers of public and private space transition from indoor to outdoor space in order to facilitate community interaction. The planned development of the site is 42 total units, a 9000 square foot common house and terrace, a wood-shop, storage building, a recycling compost center, a garden, an orchard, and a rainwater retention pond.
COHOU S IN G CO M M U N IT Y
Bozeman, Montana Arch 254 - Architectural Design II Professor Eric Bonnet
The dwelling building is organized around the central circulation of the atrium. The dwelling units flank the space. There are four different unit types to allow for diversity in the community. In order to maintain the open circulation, there are entrances from the front and back of the building with long hallways connected by sky walks on each floor. The common house is the focal point of the community and completes the L shape of the site plan with this central atrium in order to continue the vernacular from the dwelling units. The client expressed a want for the indoor dining to flow out to the common terrace which flows out to the common green. The common house sits up above the common green to show hierarchy and allow it to be the focal point of the community.
Common House
Dwelling
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Hand Drafted
REDEFINING COMMUNITY
AXON Hand Drafted
A HELPING HA ND
The driving design principle was the paradigm, “if you give a man a fish he eats for a day, but if you teach a man a fish he eats for a lifetime.” This concept calls for the additional program of a food education center which allows people of the community to learn how to cook. This creates a feedback loop where the food education center is a catalyst for the community. The site is a dynamic spot in downtown Bozemn which shows inherent places of gathering and action. This is capitalized upon with the lobby space in relation to street and a dining and event space that opens the interior of the urban block.
COM M UNI TY K ITC H EN & CULINARY SCH O O L FIRST FLOOR PLAN Hand Drafted
Bozeman, Montana Arch 253 - Architectural Design I Professor Andrew Vernooy
PAT TERNS OF THE SUN NUANCES OF STRUCTURE
PARAMETRIC RHIZOME
PAT TERNED GROWTH PUBLIC SPACE OF OPPORTUNITY
MAPPING CONSTRUCT OF URBAN GROWTH
MAKING Explorations of material and 3-dimensional space as an expression of abstract concepts
EXPERIENCE OF THE EQUINOX
TINY HOUSE COMMUNITY
CONTINUUM OF TIME
REDESIGNING OUR LANDSCAPES
RUMINATE A LO O K IN TO M Y M IN D
Personal Work Fall 2020 Adobe Illustrator
COMPOSITION E X P LO R ATI ON OF THE E Q U IN OX Arch 261 - Architectural Graphics I Prof. Zuzanna Karczewska Graphite
MATERIALITY T H E P O RO S IT Y O F FAB R IC
Arch 261 - Architectural Graphics I Prof. Zuzanna Karczewska Graphite
EDGE CONDITION M APPING BO ZE M A N ’S URBAN GROW T H
Arch 152 - Design Fundamentals II Prof. Bradford Watson Mixed Media
IN MOTION A BST R AC T I O N OF M OV E ME NT Arch 151 - Design Fundamentals I Prof. John Brittingham Graphite