jeremy FERGUSON architecture por tfolio
2012
jeremyFERGUSON Jeremy Walter Ferguson fergusonjeremy.w@gmail.com 3538 Maluhia Street Honolulu, HI 96816 808-639-5008 University of Hawaii at Manoa 2500 Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822 School of Architecture D.Arch Candidate Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental Design
architectural lab ARCH342
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bunk house ARCH490
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urban escape ARCH415
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Spring 2012 / 8 + 5 Weeks Arch 342 / Lance Walters
architecturalLAB Located at sixty degrees north latitude, the given site offers a variety of topographical challenges and impressive seasonal changes throughout the year. The client, Sanford Kwinter, an architectural theorist who has helped pioneer new ideas across the arts and sciences, was an inspirational catalyst to the design of the architectural lab. As his ideas bridge philosophical issues to design and architecture, the concept was to bridge theoretical with pragmatic while simultaneously bridging site conditions. Inspired by caves, entries are designed not only to guide the user but to limit the amount of exposure to the elements. The views are also designed to give the user glimpses of the outside environment while exposing moments within the buildings structure. The entire building is meant to be experienced inside and out, as circulation or as shelter.
main entry approach
9 square transformations The project began with computational studies of point, line and plane in the 9 square grid exercise. The 9 square grid then went through a series of morphological transformations in Photoshop. The purpose of the transformations was to discover relationships between the morphed forms and the original.
program entrance
_ 500 sf - provide the initial view for the Lab
gallery
_ 1000sf - to be used for art, fashion, presentations, etc‌
library
_ 500sf - (aka design lab) for reading, inspiration, reflection
kitchen
_ 300sf
bed rooms
_ 2 @ 400sf
grasshopper transformations The transformational relationships aided in creating a generative algorithmic definition in grasshopper to allow for quick geometric explorations. The mathematical algorithm dictates the specified and absolute behavior of each component allowing multiple variations of the explorations and the ability to discover different site relationships, compositional relationships, and form.
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site plan
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gallery plan
library plan
entry plan
living plan
section perspective a-a
living/entry space
master bedroom model
north view
Spring 2011 / 16 Weeks Arch 490 / Jason Selly & Miriam Gee
bunk HOUSE Build Lightly Studio was a collaborative design/build project that paired UH Architecture students with architecture, engineering and construction professionals to develop an integrated sustainable solution for a non-profit outreach client on Oahu. The project was to repurpose a single family home in Kalihi Valley into a Bunk House for Ho’oulu Aina and the volunteers that work there. Our goal was to revitalize the bunk house from its overgrown and decomposing condition into a habitable and vibrant space to help bring the community together while enhancing the relationships between the people and the land. The new Bunk House serves to bring the workers and the community closer to the natural beauty of the surrounding preserve and farm land. This collaborative studio gave everyone a chance to participate in the project from design to finish work giving us not only great handson and construction experience but also showing us how to lead, follow, and work as a team to deliver quality solutions.
1. ridge vent to allow for convective cooling 2. green roof for plantings and heat mitigation 3. large covered entry for shade and passive cooling 4. aquaponics pond 5. gravel and wood paver pathway using materials on site 6. entry ramp using invasive trees from site
entry view to deck
truss concept
concept section
south view
truss construction
pocket door detail sketch
pocket door detail
Fall 2012 / 8 Weeks Arch 415 / Byoung Soo Cho / Seoul, Korea
urban ESCAPE The main intent of this project started from a material study of clad metal and tension wire. The idea was to create a type of systematic wall facade that could be applied to a specific site and eventually a building. The wall facade would then become the basis of the whole design. The site chosen was the Seocheon area in Seoul. Seocheon is an area rich with cultural history yet pressured by the recent growth of Korea. As Korea continues to grow, globalization makes its mark and old ways begin to fade away. With this pressure in mind, the project was to create a unique program in this artistic and culturally rich area with the intention to restore the Seocheon. While reading the Tao, I came across a section in the 8th passage where it said, “in dwelling be close to the land; in meditation go deep in the heart.� This passage brought me back to Soswaewon garden and reminded me of how peaceful it was to be surrounded by the trees, bamboo and wind. With this feeling in mind the urban escape was designed as a space to challenge typical meditation practices of escaping into nature and single-pointed concentration and provide a new train of thought in the urban setting. A space for the community to remember, forget, and learn.
material study model
material study model
The study/faรงade focused on the materials in their simplest form and reflective qualities. The main idea however, was to create a faรงade that could be either changed by natural forces, the wind, or the user itself by using a free spinning connection allowing the pieces to rotate 360 degrees providing different visual and emotional experiences throughout the day.
material study concept sketch
connectivity mapping
The chosen site is located at the edge of the residential and business districts capable of becoming a node for the area. Other student projects located along the main pedestrian path could also act as nodes connecting the area from north to south.
view frames
The site provides three excellent views of culture, nature and connectivity. Surrounding traditional houses provide a look into the past and present, the mountain to the north relates to the feng shui principles and the view south relates back to the connectivity of the area.
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The floor plans of the Urban Escape were designed to be open to accommodate a wide range of programmatic functions. The structural beams are used to create and define sub spaces within the main spaces themselves.
concept sketches
south elevation
section a-a
east elevation
section b-b
entry to meditation space
staircase to 2nd floor
east street view
Over the past 4 years, my views of architecture have changed dramatically. What I once thought of as just designing homes and buildings quickly disappeared as I entered into architecture school and was introduced to the vast field of the built environment. The architecture program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa has given me great groundwork to becoming a great designer. Not only have I expanded my understanding of a strong work ethic, self motivation, and drive to learn new things but I have also explored my ability to constantly discover new ways of solving design issues and to assess situations in greater detail than before. As I continue to move forward in the world of architectural design, my interests towards multidisciplinary collaboration have grown. Understanding that social, environmental, economic, and artistic realms all have an impact on architecture can further aid in better decision making. There is no one specific answer to today’s challenges. Although I love Hawaii, the opportunities and experiences that the world has to offer will constantly push my growth. As with any new project, I am excited and ready for the new challenges ahead.
jeremyFERGUSON