Mission
Architecture echoes the truth concerning who we are as individuals and communities. As the built environment actively defines our behavior, interactions, and understanding, it consequently contributes to the thesis of society. Through these feats of design and engineering, we express what we value most and how we hope to be remembered. Whether intended or not, a building elicits a response from each individual who comes into contact with it. Some of these structures will be observed in the blink of an eye, while others will define a city. Our charge as architects is to create beautiful environments in which people can actively immerse themselves in the human condition while being aware of not only the grand gestures, but also the most simple details. These compositions should, above all else, allow those within the walls to experience the profound. The layers of a building should be constantly revealing themselves to those who interact with it; an edifice should not merely be the sudden crash of a cymbal, but rather the resonating hum of a chord. This demanding challenge falls upon our shoulders and we grapple with it one project at a time. As architects, we must bear many responsibilities, but none are greater than that of exulting the finest qualities of humanity.
truth beauty details profound responsibility
Résumé Information
Education
Awards
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Experience & References
John Raymond Muir Ferrigan 1775 Gilham Road | Eugene, OR 97401 | 541.954.8489 johnferrigan@hotmail.com | http://issuu.com/johnferrigan
2010 2005 2005 2004
Master of Architecture B.A. Philosophy B.A. History Comprehensive Leadership
University of Oregon Gonzaga University Gonzaga University Gonzaga University
Environmental Control Systems Project Hall of Fame Spatial Composition Final Project Archive Studio Project Archive | Eranos Institute Lyle P. Bartholomew Architecture Scholarship Published in “What We Think: Young Voters Speak Out”
American Solar Energy Society Annual Conference Presenter | Buffalo, NY 2009 ASHRAE Portland Chapter Student Member USGBC Member Volunteer Home Construction in Tijuana, Mexico Volunteer at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Youth Group | Eugene, OR
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, Podium, Kerkythia
Robertson Sherwood Architects | Practicum | Eugene, OR | Spring 2010 Reported to Randall Nishimura | rnishimura@robertsonsherwood.com Conducted Post Occupancy Evaluation of Springfield Justice Center Graduate Teaching Fellow | Intro. to Arch. | University of Oregon | Fall 2009, 2008 Reported to Professor James Givens | jgivens@uoregon.edu Primary responsibilities included tutoring and grading assignments. Project Designer | Trinity Grammar & Prep | Napa, CA | 2009 Conducted design development for renovation of existing school chapel. Graduate Teaching Fellow | Arch. Context | University of Oregon | Spring 2009 Reported to Professor Brook Muller & Professor Peter Keyes Primary responsibilities included teaching class sections, tutoring, and grading. High School Teacher | Palma High School | 2005 - 2006 Taught theology and history for 11th and 8th grade, served as 11th grade moderator, and coached junior high and junior varsity soccer teams.
Contents Urban Family Housing A detailed design of high-density residences with excellent spatial layouts and a focus on sustainable design such as recycled chain link fence posts utilized as exterior shading devices.
Eranos Institute of Portland This project focused on the poetics of design as well as how to create a truly compelling and inviting space that touches visitors whether they linger or merely take a glimpse.
Library for the Body & Mind The design process is the driver of this project. A playful adaptation of the mundane and ordinary fused with excitement and innovation led to a unique design that expresses the building’s identity.
The Wet Window Here, a comparison of the thermal performance of concrete and water as applied in a trombe wall led to the notion that water could serve as a trombe wall window without impeding system performance.
Light, Wind, & Water Using photorealistic scale models and full scale prototypes, multiple devices were designed to enliven spaces while also improving thermal gain resistance.
“Alluminaire� While not intended to be a primary source of light, this design strengthens focal points and enhances experience through its distinct yet restrained presence in a variety of circumstances.
Artwork Beauty cannot be ignored, and all too often the demands of clients and deadlines lead to the creation of uninspiring and undesirable spaces. Art allows a designer to remain focused.
Trinity Chapel A renovation project for a school in Napa, California that celebrates the transcendent and rejuvenates the soul as a center for worship.
Urban Family Housing University of Oregon Terminal Studio | Spring 2010
detail
shades made of reused poles from chain-link fences
profound
Families tend to move away from cities and into the suburbs. This project creates a neighborhood in the urban context that supports families and allows children to be themselves by opening the heart of the block.
Desirable Density
• 50 units per acre • Communal Spaces • Condominium row houses are not typical rentals
standard block
Kids Can Be Kids
• Large spaces dedicated to outdoor activities • Simplified woonerf
Family Budget
• Flats range from 723 ft² to 758 ft² • 3 BR Condos 1,259 ft² • 5 BR Condos 1,468 ft²
shift in block paradigm
Octavia Boulevard, San Francisco, CA
responsibility
sunlight fills community space to prevent a canyon of row houses
details
the single paving material and spacing of the trees encourage slower driving
Urban Family Housing University of Oregon Terminal Studio | Spring 2010
beauty
incorporate the classic forms of the city
Row House 1st Floor Plan Features: • Storage under front porch • Privacy for water closet • Dining area is connected to kitchen • Built-in desk in nook at stairs • Ample shelving and storage for small area
500 ft²
Octavia Boulevard, San Francisco, CA
responsibility
a variety of strategies were implemented to mitigate the cost of living
Mixed Use - Unit 1 Plan Features: • Clear distinction between public and private • Generous room for storage • Multi-purpose bar with view • Efficient kitchen • Open sight-lines for greater sense of space
758 ft²
Eranos Institute Archived Studio Project | 2009
truth
piano nobile defines a hierarchy of spaces
In ancient Greece, the name “eranos” meant a banquet at which each guest presented an intellectual gift: a song, a poem, a speech. The Eranos Institute is dedicated to the understanding of science, the humanities, psychology, and religion.
Park Blocks
beauty
• Unique urban setting • Currently terminate at a parking lot, but now meet with a beautiful destination
Central Stairway
• Modeled after Spanish Steps • Circulation doubles as amphitheater for public events
Interaction With City central stairs are an event and not merely circulation
• Institute is not an ivory tower • South facade opens to park • Details support noble purpose
North Park Blocks, Portland, OR
profound
the linear axis flows from park blocks through the building
details
open risers prevent the grand stairs from darkening the building
Eranos Institute Archived Studio Project | 2009
responsibility
the park blocks terminus deserves to be magnificent
beauty
the noble mission of the institute is strengthened by the magnificent detail
Library for the Body & Mind AIA Student Design Competition | 2008
beauty
the new functions of the library are reflected in the structure
With so many libraries throughout the country starting new programs to introduce youth to literature amidst swarms of technology, it is essential that these endeavors are equally as innovative.
Wholistic Approach
• Celebrate man’s dual nature • Library associated with mind • It should also nurture the body with new services and classes
Innovative Strategies
• Typical building materials modified and used in new ways • Creative environmental solutions
truth
Community
• Large open foyer also serves as community event center • Located across from school • Adjacent to multiple bus lines
the thinker symbolizes body and mind
The Wet Window Presented at American Solar Energy Society Conference | 2009
The drawback to a trombe wall is that windows take away from the overall performance of the system or windows are omitted and therefore there is no view to the outside. If a building has a beautiful vista from its southern exposure, then a trombe wall will not be a viable option.
Water vs Concrete
• Uniform testing of thermal insulation values of water and concrete • Multiple tests with simulated interior air space exposed to heat lamp
Results
• Water performed similarly to concrete • Only negligible differences in performance
The project was done in conjunction with Harlan Justice,Todd Palmer, and Aiden Humphry.
Light, Wind, & Water Two Part Studio | Spring 2008
1. Moire Pattern
detail
actual space that was modeled
Much of the built environment is stagnant and lacks vitality. Man is meant to be in his natural surroundings yet as a society, we spend over ninety percent of our lives in buildings. This project looked at animating spaces like waiting rooms with light, wind, and water by incorporating these elements into two unique passive devices.
bring the movement of the wind inside
2. Cascade Shade
responsibility
1. Moire Pattern • Scale testing done with photorealistic model for accuracy • Light and wind create patterns in material 2. Cascade Shade • Rain is stored and travels down the full scale shading device • Water plays with sunlight
devices that do more than just shade, they strengthen the experiences within
These devices serve the dual purpose of providing needed shading and dynamic experience.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u50nZF1O_cA
“Alluminaire” Environmental Control Systems Project | Spring 2008
details
studies of practical applications in various spaces
The nature of the LED light is a small, but powerful source of light. The “Alluminaire” celebrates the LED with well proportioned components of high-tech materials that sculpt the light into a dramatic moment.
Materials
• Perforated aluminum gives the light a contemporary look • Cork continues the feeling of lightweight, small elements
Performance
truth
• Not intended to be a primary source of light, but an accent • The light also casts dynamic patterns on nearby surfaces
Cork LED
1/2”
classical proportion
This project was done in conjunction with Alex Toevs, Tara Velarde, and Brett Holverstott.
Perforated Aluminum Cylinder Diffuser Glass Lens
1 1/4”
Artwork
“University Street Home” - Watercolor - 2008
“Hidden” - Plaster Carving - 2006
“Deady Hall” - Ink Sketch - 2009
“Shea Center” - Ink Sketch - 2007 “Peter’s Layers” - Watercolor - 2008
Trinity Chapel Interior Renovation | Napa, CA | 2009
beauty
the traditional pattern from historical churches
responsibility
Trinity Grammar & Prep in Napa, California selected me to redesign the interior of the school’s chapel. The existing conditions are both dated and in disrepair. The client desired a beautiful space that is appropriate for worship while remaining cost-effective.
Definition
• Convert this generic gathering space into a Catholic chapel • Create layers and hierarchy
Low Cost
• Reusing as much material as possible • Introducing inexpensive fixes
existing images show a dimly lit, stark room is no place for a house of worship
The school has put the project on hold in the wake of the economic downturn, but the plans remain in place as they look to improve the aesthetics of the campus.