Brandon Hodge Designs
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ABOUT ME ABOUT ME
My name is Brandon Hodge and I am from Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Throughout my school career I have been trying to find what exactly gets me excited to work on architecture. I find that I am always attracted to designs with industrial tones. Steel, Concrete, Glass, Woods, and Masonry are usually my materials of choice based on their flexibility and dynamic properties. When I design my own projects, I tend to delve deep into details in both my technical drawings and digital models. The details are usually what bring a project to life because people can envision the drawing coming to fruition. My design process usually begins with some research about the overall problem and specific area. Then I lead into sketches and conceptual model making to get basic ideas out. After committing to an idea, I start building a digital model to bring my ideas to life. I repeat this process multiple times until I develop a strong concept or idea. I also enjoy building multiple physical models because it helps support the ideas behind my concept and helps identify . One of my main strengths is my is my ability to collaborate with various people. Most of my college career has involved group work, especially with people with different design ideologies. These different ways of thinking drastically improve the outcome of projects because of the various viewpoints applied to the design. I desire to work on the technical side of architecture while also being able to explore and work on topics that I have not had any experience with. My ability to adapt to various design situations can be beneficial to any design process. Thank you and take your time exploring this portfolio.
CONTACT INFO WEB: https://www.behance.net/hodge01580428
PHONE: 484-866-7426
EMAIL: hodge0158@mail.philau.edu
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GARGANTUA
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Gargantua, located along the Delaware waterfront in Philadelphia, is a mixed use high-rise intended to address the issues that arise in 2050’s Philadelphia. It employs the use of “smart city” technologies, like automated drones and smart sensors. The autonomous drones are able to carry residents to any point in the city, which is meant to help alleviate the future congestion to transportation that Philadelphia will experience.
An analysis diagram of the Master-plan developed along the Delaware Waterfront. Site Circulation
Algae Facade
Underground Roads
Wind Path
DIAGRAMS
Drone Ports
Walk Times
Green Infrastructure
FORM
AIR FLOW
DRONE PORTS
Sun Path
CIRCULATION
PROGRAM
SKY LOBBIES
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FLOOR PLANS / SITE PLAN
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Gargantua was planned to be the “Tower in the Garden”. The masterplan that was developed created a centralized hyperloop transportation center between the group’s buildings. This meant that people would enter from the center of the site and move outwards. Gargantua capitalizes on this progression by being situated on the edge of the property and by creating a large green space. The green space offers newcomers and residents a joyful site when the come to Philadelphia.
RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE
EVENT
DRONE PORTS
FACADE GRID
Finish Floor
Steel Tube Structure
Concrete Floor
Wide Flange with Fireproofing
Metal Decking
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
FLOOR PLATES
Ventilation SECONDARY STRUCTURE
CORE COLUMN GRID
Shading System
Drop Ceiling
Recessed Lights
Angled Mullion CANOPY
EXPLODED STRUCTURE AXON
Exterior Vents
SECTION DETAIL
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3D PRINTED SITE MODEL
3D printed site model of Philadelphia and the proposed masterplans. Each student was responsible for developing their individual tower. The model represents the various neighborhoods that were developed throughout the project. They were Schuylkill Yards, Jefferson University in Center City, Vine Street, 30th street station, and the Delaware Waterfront. The model proposes the change in Philadelphia’s skyline for 2050.
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NIGHT RENDERING
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GOWANUS RESEARCH CENTER
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The Gowanus Toxicology and Aquaculture Research Center is located along the hazardous Gowanus Canal in New York. The Center was a 2030 redevelopment project to help revitalize the polluted waterway and reuse the forgotten and abandoned factory buildings in the area. The Toxicology and Aquaculture center would study affected fish and help educate people on the importance of pollution research of our waterways. The idea of the facility is to help nurture aquatic creatures back to health and to populate the waterway with creatures that can withstand or remove the harmful chemicals in the water. The facility extends into the water to collect samples of the water to continually test for hazardous materials.
DIAGRAMS
FLOOR PLATES
ENCLOSURE
CIRCULATION
INTERIOR
PIPES
STRUCTURE
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RENDERINGS Interior rendering of the holding tanks highlighting the series of pipes needed to pull the water in from the canal. This space is used for both research and educational purposes.
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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
SECTION THROUGH WATER COLLECTION
WALL SECTION
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FLOOR PLANS
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FIRST FLOOR
RESIDENTIAL FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
UNDERGROUND
RENDERING
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STEWARDSON - EXCAVATE
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Excavate was a one week architectural exploration in re-imagining the contemporary library. The library is located within the small town of Renovo, which is about one hour away from Lockhaven, PA. Renovo has a population of about four thousand people with about sixty percent over the age of fifty. This library recognizes its context based around the surrounding railroad remnants and coal mines and lowers the library program underground. Each building is a separate set of program ranging from a quiet library, and active library, and a learning space. Each program is connected via underground passageways, which are learning spaces meant to bring the public together as a community. Excavate desires to become the new cultural hub of Renovo, PA.
RENDERING + DIAGRAMS
UNDERGROUND
SOLAR PANELS
PROGRAM
CIRCULATION
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WISSAHICKON - CONNECT
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Wissahickon Connect is a transportation center that aims to connect the Wissakickon waterfront, the Wissahickon SEPTA bus station, and SEPTA train station with a single route for easy access. The station also combines both architecture and landscape to create dynamic views and devise a better experience with transportation. The station is composed of three levels, the first being dedicated to bus transportation, the second dedicated to administration purposes, and the third for community use. The roof of the building has been developed as a green boardwalk meant to be a peaceful space away from the hectic nature of the transportation center.
The roads of the site needed to be reconfigured based on the dimensions and turning radius of a SEPTA bus. The turning radius of a bus was a large driver for the overall size of the station.
SITE PLAN
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DIAGRAMS
Diagrams explaining the analysis and reasoning behind the creation of the transportation center. The elevation change between the three areas was the largest challenge to the overall building concept.
1. Diagram of proposed green space based on overall design.
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2. Water flow diagram identifying the slope of the proposed design. 3. Proposed bus loop and sawtooth parking design. 4. Overall intended circulation through the site.
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MODEL PHOTOS
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RENDERINGS Interior rendering of one of the possible uses for the community space on the third level of the station. The image proposes a possible community art exhibit to display the work of local artists.
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RENDERINGS
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GIBSON MUSIC CENTER
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The Gibson Foundation Music Center is a public music center located within the cultural district of Nashville, TN. The project was designed to embody the identity and mission of the Gibson Foundation, which tries to promote education, music and the arts, the environment, and wellness causes. They mainly try to encourage youth to explore new avenues especially those who live in poverty stricken areas. The building brings various groups together in order to create a diverse cultural hub to a city which already has a very colorful culture. The front facade creates a transparent barrier that grabs the attention of anyone walking along the street. A main concourse atrium connects the street side with the expansive green space that connects to the existing park. Throughout the space, there are moments of tension and release that have views to areas unreachable in the current location. Ideally, luring people to the active spaces through exploration, intrigue, and the sound of music.
PARTI CONCEPT
SYNCOPATION
PROGRAM
CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
The main concept of the design was syncopation, which is a variety of rhythms which are in some way unexpected. This occurs in multiple locations throughout the project. The overall form tries to embody the curvature of the nearby park, while also adjusting itself to the raised pedestrian path. The medium theater, located beneath the cafe, appears to be dangling from the above structure. It is unexpected at first glance, but the closer one gets to it, the more they understand about it. The exterior staircases located at the front of the building also create an unexpected moment. Only one of them is accessible from the outside, which is a direct route to the third floor education area. The building relies on these unexpected moments to create a sense of intrigue in the users. The idea that a moment catches someone’s eyes and drives them to use the space and figure out exactly how and where to get there.
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Detail | Floor Slab Connection
Detail | Rib to Curtain Wall
DETAIL DRAWINGS
1. Concrete floor detail and connection to the exterior facade. 2. Detail of glulam ribs in connection with curtain wall 3. Example detail of medium sized recording studio. 4. Knife plate detail of glulam ribs connecting to primary foundation
Detail | Recording Studio
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Detail | Knife Plate
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PERSPECTIVES
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ATRIUM RENDERING
UNDER MED. THEATER
BOTTOM EXT. STAIRS
VIGNETTES / SECTION
UP EXT. STAIRS
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CIRCULATION / THEATERS
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The small theater was designed as a “theater in the round� where the public can use it as they please. The intimate environment was meant to encourage random people to perform without hesitation.
The medium theater was designed for more private performances for about 50 or fewer people. Anyone inside the music center has access to the performances that take place daily. The theater also entices patron using the pedestrian bridge intersecting the building.
The large theater was designed to hold the major performances, which require a ticket to access. The audio is synced with the street facing facade and acts as an audio equalizer to attract other patrons to future events CIRCULATION
Diagram Ribs
LAMINATED RIBS
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Diagram Structure
STEEL FRAME STRUCTURE
CLASSROOM RENDERING
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