GREGORY GOBAT ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
CONTENTS EUGENE LIVE|WORK SURGE|PROOF BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL
*HAND DRAWN
*MODELED IN RHI N O 3 D , C R E A T E D W I T H A I + A U T O C A D
EUGENE LIVE|WORK PR O J E C T T Y P E : M I X E D U SE RESIDENTIAL SIT E : E U GE N E , O R CO M P L E T E D A T U N I V E R SITY OF OREGON | FALL 2013 GO A L : design a live/work community on skinner butte that is able to support a variety of artisans and craftsmakers with businesses of varying sizes and needs while still providing adequate living space. there should be an emphasis on creating a connection with the rest of the city of eugene.
DE S C R I P T I O N : there are four unit types of varying stories and footprints. while living spaces remain more or less consistent in each unit type, the square footage of the workspaces vary to accomodate different programs. an underground parking garage, accessible from the main frontage street and
patron
friendly.
at
access the
( s h e l t o n m c m u r p h e y b l v d ), a l l o w s v i s i t o r
while
highest
keeping point
a
the
environment
community
center
pedestrian overlooks
eugene toward spencer butte to the south, visually linking the live/work community with the rest of the city.
*CREATED WITH G O O G L E E A R T H + P S , M O D E L E D I N S K E T C H U P , R E N D E R E D I N S U P O D I U M
SURGE|PROOF PR O J E C T T Y P E : R E S I D E NTIAL HIGH RISE SIT E : N E W Y O R K C I T Y , N Y CO M P L E T E D A T U N I V E R SITY OF OREGON | SPRING 2015 GO A L : design a master plan that initiates a softer urban waterfront in order to prevent recurring catastrophic storm effects like hurricane sandy. further develop one of the buildings on the site to create a unique living experience that educates and informs residents both visually and experientially.
DE S C R I P T I O N : the new master plan for the waterfront is located in greenpoint, a neighborhood in brooklyn. it reinstates naturally occurring flora
and
fauna
that
once
existed
in
the
region.
though
the
plan includes a mixture of mid-rise and high-rise buildings, the focus is on one of three residential towers that overlook the east
river
and
midtown
manhattan.
the
program
also
includes
some commercial and mixed use space, planned park space, and a
(especially the ferry) that take people across the river to and from manhattan. bolstering of the current transit options
AN A L Y Z I N G T H E A R E A : the original zoning of greenpoint placed industry on the shore, with residential areas limited to the core. when industry moved locations or closed down, the land became brownfields
(upper
right).
reason
the
inundated
areas
from
hurricane
sandy
are
enough to discourage residential development on the waterfront
( l o w e r l e f t ) y e t t h e y w e r e s t i l l b u i l t ( l o w e r r i g h t ). t h e s i t e i s a 22 acre plot that is slated to allow ten towers to sprout in place of the existing industry. surgeproof reduces that number to three, expanding the existing city grid with pedestrian boardwalks a n d c r e a t i n g a n a t u r a l p r o t e c t i v e b u f f e r z o n e ( f a r r i g h t ).
commercial street
high rise presence
bolstered water transit
restored oyster habitat
resilient wetlands
public transit
*ALL DRAWINGS O N T H I S P A G E C R E A T E D W I T H A U T O C A D + A I
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TH E V I S I O N & T H E D E T A ILS: the
thoughts
the
new
presented
master
plan
TYP. WALL SECTION
SAMPLE UNIT ARRANGEMENT
in
are
not
intended to be limited in scope to this particular region of the river, but rather as a solution for
the
left),
entire
bay
(far
down
the
upper
continuing
edge of the east river in both directions, and ideally on both sides. the building itself uses a
20 ’ x 2 0 ’ x 2 0 ’
load-
structural
bearing wall framing technique that
only
requires
a
set
SAMPLE UNIT CUTAWAY
of
steel beams every 8 floors. this allows for prefabrication offsite, and a quicker assembly onsite. this type of construction has
been
used
in
smaller
buildings before, but there is no reason why the concept cannot be
applied
like
this
out at
to
one.
larger the
projects
tower
tops
40 stories. SUSTAINABILITY
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Figure 63: Unit section
TH E B U I L D I N G the building’s structure is laid out in a simple grid with a central core, with circulation surrounding it. the gap in the exterior w a l l s c r e a t e s a n H- s h a p e t h a t a l l o w s d a y l i g h t l i g h t t o e n t e r into the core, a welcome sight when exiting the elevators or s t a i r w e l l . w i t h i n t h e 2 0 ’ x 2 0’ x 20’ f r a m e w o r k , t h e r e a r e s e v e r a l options for units: a 400sf unit with a double height ceiling, a 60 0 s f u n i t w i t h a l o f t ( b e l o w ), o r a n 800 s f u n i t w i t h a f u l l t w o floors. shading panels can slide open or closed depending on the desired amount of daylight, offering a custom experience to the tenant while simultaneously creating facade movement.
*ALL DRAWINGS T H I S P A G E C R E A T E D U S I N G A U T O C A D , S K E T C H U P , A I + P S , R E N D E R E D I N P O D I UM
PENTHOUSE BAR
DWELLING UNITS
OFFICE / ADMIN / COMMERCIAL
*RENDERED DIRE C T L Y F R O M S K E T C H U P U S I N G P S
BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL PR O J E C T T Y P E : M I X E D U SE INDUSTRIAL SIT E : P O RT L A N D , O R CO M P L E T E D A T U N I V E R SITY OF OREGON | FALL 2014 GO A L : design a “place for makers” that has varying types of space, both private as well as communal, to support tenancy from varying types of makers, to be decided by the designer. show how this type of industry will not only change the particular site, but also how maker spaces can transform the east side’s community.
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DE S C R I P T I O N : portland’s industrial areas are transforming to support a new type of industry: maker space. maker space supports creative minds in many fields by offering communal facilities and equipment that under
normal
circumstances
would
be
out
of
financial
reach.
historically the east side has offered industry direct access to
(shown in gray above) but as more mixed industrial zoning (purple) permeates the area, it opens the door for more residential zoning (yellow) that will allow for a better connection to the river and more of a community on the east side. the water
GR O U N D F L O O R P L A N the
ground
floor
is
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
home
to
the
west
half
of
each
floor
communal
areas
almost entirely public amenities:
houses
large
a
while
circulation
corner
retail
store
for
makers to market and sell their
the
two
products, a coffee shop and full
an
opportunity
kitchen
spontaneous
for
breaks
and
three
between
elevators for
offers daily
interaction.
exhibition spaces connected to
smaller, quieter workspaces are
a spacious courtyard via large
available within the east half,
garage doors.
offering a variety overall.
INS I D E T H E P D X M I C R O H UB: while the hub is intended to set the example for how maker space should be approached, there is more to the idea than just providing adequate
multidisciplinary
workspaces.
creative
minds
benefit
highly from being around other creative minds, particularly in diverse settings. as a result, there is a unique opportunity for a place where new ideas frequently abound. the hub’s courtyard connects the makers to the neighborhood, allowing the general public to peruse exhibitions, enjoy a hot cup of coffee, or swing by the courtyard for lunch at a food truck.
*ALL IMAGES THIS P A G E M O D E L E D I N S K E T C H U P + R E N D E R E D I N S U P O D I U M
GREGORY GOBAT 732.947.8459 greg.gobat@gmail.com 306 Blanchard St Apartment 602 Seattle, WA 98121 issuu.com/gsgobat
EXPERIENCE INTERN ARCHITECT Craft Architects PLLC
FABRICATION LAB ASSISTANT University of Oregon
ARCHITECTURAL SUMMER INTERN CollinsWoerman
MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA/WEB ASSISTANT Carl T. Smith (author)
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF OREGON PORTLAND Master of Architecture Specialization in Urban Architecture + Urban Design
CASL Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Living Passive House Design / Build
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Art in Architecture Cum Laude | Study Abroad in Barcelona
SOFTWARE 3D MODELING Rhino3D | SketchUp Pro | Revit
DRAFTING AutoCad | SketchUp Layout | Revit
POST-PROCESSING Adobe Creative Suite | SketchUp Podium
ACCOMPLISHMENTS PROFESSIONAL Graduate Studies Committee | University of Oregon Furniture Show: ‘Modern’ | Eugene, OR 2013 Evolo Competition - Clemson University Finalist
PERSONAL Published Author on Embark.org Cycled 4900 miles across the US
INTERESTS Photography | Cycling | Backpacking | Music | Web Design
APPENDIX
FLIP-TOP PR O J E C T T Y P E : F U R N I T URE DESIGN SIT E : N O N E CO M P L E T E D A T U N I V E R SITY OF OREGON | SPRING 2014 GO A L : DESIGN A PORTABLE DESK THAT AIDS IN THE USE OF A LAPTOP WHILE INCREASING ERGONOMICS
FOR
THE
USER.
USE
UNIQUE
CONNECTIONS
IMPECCABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP OF ALL PIECES INVOLVED.
AND
FOCUS
ON
x1 1/4”
13-3/4”
x2
x1
x1
AT | SPRING_14
FLIP_TOP
1-7/8”
1/2”
15-3/4” 20”
TOP PIECE EXPLODED VIEW R. GOBAT | SPRING_14 SCALE: 1/2” = 1”
R. GOBAT | SPRING2014 FURNITURE STUDIO E. HAGENLOCHER
DOWELS SEWN IN WITH LINEN THREAD
MATERIAL LIST 1/32” THICK BROWN GENUINE COW LEATHER - C/O OREGON LEATHER CO. 1/32” THICK BLACK GENUINE COW LEATHER - C/O OREGON LEATHER CO. 22’ OF 1x6 HARDWOOD MAPLE - C/O CROSSCUT HARDWOODS 6’ OF 1/4” DIAMETER BASSWOOD - C/O UNIVERSITY OF OREGON DUCK STORE 8’ OF BLACK LINEN THREAD - C/O PROF. ESTHER HAGENLOCHER
LAPTOPS HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR, BOTH FOR THEIR SMALL SIZE AND THEIR VERSATILITY AS A COMPUTING INSTRUMENT. HOWEVER, THE DRAWBACK OF BECOMING MORE PORTABLE AND EVEN SMALLER THAN EVER BEFORE IS THAT THE ERGONOMIC POSITION OF THE BODY SUFFERS. FLIP_TOP PRESENTS A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM, BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF POSITIONS AND PARTS. IT THEREFORE ALLOWS THE USER TO TAKE WITH THEM ONLY WHAT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING THE UTMOST COMFORT.
PARTS LIST
DE AT | SPRING_14
x2
x1
x1 x1 x1
x1
x1
x1
x2 17”
x1
3/8”
x1
16-1/4”
x1
x1
x1
x1 x1 LIST OF PARTS SCALE: 1/8” = 1”
R. GOBAT | SPRING_14
TOP PIECE EXPLODED VIEW R. GOBAT | SPRING_14 SCALE: 1/2” = 1”
BOTTOM PIECE EXPLODED VIEW R. GOBAT | SPRING_14 SCALE: 1/2” = 1”
DE AT | SPRING_14
DE S C R I P T I O N :
HINGE DETAIL
THE IDEA FOR A DESK AROSE FROM A DESIRE TO COMPACT AN ENTIRE DESK TO A MANAGEABLE PORTABLE SIZE. WITH AN INTERNAL COMPARTMENT, ACCESSORIES LIKE A MOUSE, HEADPHONES AND M ORE CAN BE EASILY TRANSPORTED. DEPENDING ON THE HEIGHT OF THE USER, THE TOP OF THE DESK CAN BE RAISED TO BOOST THE SCREEN TO A MORE SUITABLE EYE LEVEL. THE SIDE OF THE DESK PROVIDES A SPACE TO USE A MOUSE, LAY A PAD TO WRITE NOTES, OR HOLD A WRI TING SECTION THROUGH LEFT SIDE R. GOBAT | SPRING_14 SCALE: 1” = 1”
UTENSIL. WITH INTRICATE DETAILS LIKE A LEATHER HINGE AND FINGER-JOINTED PIECES, IT EXUDES A QUALITY OF TRUE CRAFT.