architecture por tfolio
Jordan Teitelbaum architecture portfolio
Hancock Student Housing
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Hornsby Bend Birding Blind
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Cabinet
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Apartment for Aging Parents
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Tribeza Runway Installation
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One Congress Plaza
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Field House
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HANCOCK STUDENT HOUSING Advanced Studio | Spring 2015 | Martin Haettasch Instructor University of Texas Design Excellence Nominee Collaboration with Trey Farmer
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Austin, Texas The City of Austin has experienced tremendous growth in luxury student housing in recent years, resulting from zoning changes meant to encourage a more dense, urban environment surrounding the University of Texas campus. In response, the Hancock project takes a conceptual approach to the issue of housing, derived from the culture of coffee shops. Patrons can easily work or socialize in their homes, but often opt for the environment of a coffee shop where they will be surrounded by people and activity. The lifestyle of young students follows this model, claiming a small personal area amidst a large, active setting. As such, the Hancock Housing project eliminates the private living room and kitchen in favor of more active space. Individual rooms are reduced to the absolute minimum, utilizing the gained area for a multitude of programmatic and spatial zones throughout the dorm that foster the coffee shop dynamic. Spaces such as a library, game rooms, dining areas, and generous gym facility provide students with the opportunity to claim their own space while remaining part of the larger collective.
early spatial planing diagrams
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conceptual model
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individual unit plan
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The coffee shop thesis is achieved by reducing the private bedroom to its minimum, and pushing units to the east and west est edges of the building. This grants access to natural light, and creates a frame to foster coffee shop dynamic. The structure of the building follows suit,t, with concrete shear wal walls a ls forming a type of honeycomb rigid structure on the exterior edges, andd 4’ beams making the massive spans in-between. These shear walls form a grid which accounts for two units, leaving each bedroom with an exposed e posed ex concrete wall. This honeycomb sits atop a large, public/privatee gym. The program prescribes an exercise facility for student residents,, but in order to subsidize a more unique, open facility, the design suggests ts a publ public b ic partnership. In this proposed scenario, membership fees from the he general public subsidize the added cost of this more substantial facility. This his more public component aligns with the thesis by creating a busy and vibrant nt atmosphere. An outdoor running track encircles the facility, creating constant tant movement around the building’s 2nd floor deck.
structural concept diagram
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structural bay diagram
section looking east
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HORNSBY BEND BIRDING BLIND Vertical Studio | Fall 2013 | David Heymann Instructor
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Austin, Texas Hornsby Bend is a biosolid management plant stretching along 3.5 miles of the Colorado River in Austin Austin,, Texas. In addition to treating the city’s biosolids and yard trimmings, it is known nationally as one of the state’s best birding locations. The site has a range of biodiversity, resulting from the nutrient rich treatment process and the many habitats along the riverfront. Birds of varied habitats behave differently, and thus parts of the walkway have different restrictions. Certain species scare easily, and by lowering the deck of the walkway while keeping the handrail at a constant level, birders are hidden where necessary. This raising and lowering establishes a rhythm, providing views and taking them away. The watchers are able to see out of the walkway through operable “windows,” manually slid up or down to the birder’s comfort. The walkway ends at a tower in the middle of the site’s lake. The tower’s surprising height negates the start horizontality of the lake, and entices visitors with an extraordinary space in addition to the opportunity for birdwatching.
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walkway intersection plan
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The walkway contains a number of operable “windows” along the way. These openings are slid down or up to the birder’s comfort, allowing the desired view with minimal exposure.
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CABINET Wood Design | Fall 2014 | Mark Macek Instructor University of Texas Design Excellence Nominee
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This cabinet was designed to showcase the qualities of two materials, wood and metal. The wooden outer case is constructed of hard maple, enabling a thin band around the cabinet’s facade. The plywood drawers are faced with powder-coated aluminum sheet, contrasting visually as well as providing a tactile difference that is felt when using the drawers. The case sits on a welded steel frame, with maple feet mimicking the steel’s profile. A single open compartment connects to a space behind the drawers for cable management, allowing audio and power cables to be connected out of sight.
open media compartment record storage
All fabrication by Jordan Teitelbaum with the exception of powder coating.
aluminum sheet plywood drawer face drawer
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APARTMENT FOR AGING PARENTS Vertical Studio | Spring 2013 | Michael Benedikt Instructor
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Los Angeles, California In this project, home owners wish to add a detached apartment for their aging parents at a residential home in west Los Angeles. The original home was designed by architect Steven Ehrlich, and the Japanese inspired structure shows a clear affinity for the natural surroundings of the residence. Nestled into the hillside, the living room’s rear glazing provides light and views without compromising privacy. The kitchen and dinning areas look to the estate’s expansive yard, surrounding the residents with a view of nature and grandkids playing in the pool.
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TRIBEZA RUNWAY INSTALLATION Matt Fajkus Architecture | UT Materials Lab | Fall 2014
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Austin, Texas Tribeza is a popular arts and culture magazine that hosts a fashion show to culminate Austin Style Week each year. Matt Fajkus Architecture has worked on this event since 2012, and in 2014 partnered with the UT Materials Lab to collaborate on the design and fabrication of a runway backdrop. At the time of my involvement, schematic sketches had been made, and realization of those concepts was the challenge moving forward. The venue, Fair Market in East Austin, was booked the days prior and following, so installation and tear-down of the backdrop had to be completed on the day of the event. Connection points for the backdrop structure were limited to the surface of the temporary stage, and the steel structural members of the venue. The solution was to build each piece as a module, light enough to move with one person and able to fit in a standard pickup bed. The use of hinges between the angled connection members allowed flexibility during installation, and enabled the structure to be placed without the use of heavy machinery.
tessellated concept model by Jordan Teitelbaum
schematic sketches by Thomas Johnston
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photo: Natalie Merola for Austin Fashion Report
elevation
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backdrop installation sequence
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ONE CONGRESS PLAZA Vertical Studio | Spring 2014 | Adam Pyrek Instructor
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Austin, Texas One Congress Plaza is a 30-story tower in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas, known for its iconic stepped pyramid design, and the one-acre sunken plaza. Unfortunately, the current plaza goes largely unused. The focus of this project was the redesign and reprogramming of the plaza to encourage public awareness and engagement of the space. The proposal includes a partnership with The Contemporary Austin, the city’s premier art gallery located 7 blocks north on Congress Avenue. The new design inverts the sunken plaza, creating a raised park at street level and a sunken public gallery bellow. This gallery space is curated by The Contemporary, acting as a satellite venue for the larger gallery nearby. Pedestrians can easily see and access the upper level, and are provided with views into the lower gallery space.
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FIELD HOUSE Public Interest Design | Summer 2015 | Coleman Coker Instructor
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Bastrop, Texas The Public Interest Design studio is a design/build workshop focused on bringing design services to underserved communities. Project partners included Edwin Marty(City of Austin Food Policy Manager), Green Gate Farms, and the Multicultural Refugee Coalition of Austin. The Field House was developed in response to work conditions at Green Gate Farms in Bastrop, Texas. The expansive farm employs members from Austin’s Multicultural Refugee Coalition, providing fresh produce and meat in exchange for help with various duties in the fields. While on the farm, workers must walk more than a mile to the nearest toilet and spend most their day in the harsh Texas sun. The challenge of the Field House was to provide a mobile structure that could serve as rest area; providing shade, seating, a toilet, and storage for tools and personal items. Green Gate Farm provided a 7’ x 20’ mobile home chassis, and was an active participant in the design process. The studio consisted of seventeen students, all of whom had input on the project.
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1. Operable Awning 2. Tool Storage 3. Personal Storage
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6. Sink / Rain Water Collection (above)
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2� x 4�steel tube galvanized steel flashing 6mm Polygal
Corner Lap Joint
6mm Polygal
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reinforcing steel tubing
perforated steel sheet
My focus on the project was primarily the design and fabrication of the operable awnings. Shade was identified early on as one of the significant program elements, and incorporating the awnings doubled the amount of available shade. This claims the space surrounding the structure as a part of the project, enabling large groups to comfortably rest, eat, and socialize. Industrial grade gas springs provide the force to lift the large awnings. Ratchet winches control the rate of lift, and once fully open, a steel safety arm is engaged as a precaution.
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I spent the early part of my creative life pursuing music. After working various side jobs in construction, I realized the world of designing and building was where I wanted to be. My past experiences have taught me about working on musical instruments, houses, stagecraft, lighting, and many things in-between. These discrete fields have all informed the way I think about design, and how to solve problems. I currently live in Austin, Texas with my wonderful wife Gayle. Beyond architecture, I enjoy biking, obstacle courses, NPR, and restoring vintage bicycles.
Jordan Teitelbaum 512 917 3804 | jordan.teitelbaum@gmail.com
www.issuu.com/jordanteitelbaum
Experience
Skills
The University of Texas|Materials Lab|Austin, TX teaching assistant|material researcher|2014-2015
Software Adobe Creative AutoCAD Revit Rhinoceros SketchUp V-Ray
- Designed and fabricated installations and exhibition displays - Researched and procured new material samples for library collection - Participated in planning and execution of exhibitions, installations and field trips for students
D&W Lighting|Austin, TX manager|designer|fabricator|2010-2012
- Oversaw daily operation of residential lighting shop - Designed and fabricated lighting products to meet client needs - Restored and repaired antique and contemporary lighting products - Maintained parts and equipment inventory, facilitated contractor work
Fabrication Casting MIG Welding Wood Working
Design Build
Ilios Lighting Design|Austin, TX site manager|lighting tech|2008-2010
- Directed setup and operation of lighting packages for corporate events, weddings, and other functions - Operated additional equipment pertaining to lighting including generators, truss-structures, motors and lift systems
Traditional Line Architectural Restoration|New York, NY apprentice carpenter|2007-2008 - Performed and assisted with trim carpentry, framing, cabinet installation, mill-work and hardware installation - Performed and assisted with finish work including stripping, sanding, rebuilding and finishing woodwork - Scheduled material delivery and waste collection, maintained site organization
Public Interest Design|2013.2015
Design build studio with Coleman Coker, focused on raising environmental awareness and bringing design to an under-served community -Sourced reclaimed material for project -Developed system using gas force springs to operate hinged awning -Assumed a leadership role in project design and construction | poeticsofbuilding.com/portal |
Tribeza Runway Installation|2014
Education The University of Texas at Austin|Austin, TX Master of Architecture 2015
gpa 3.6/4.0
Berklee College of Music|Boston, MA Bachelor of Music 2005|Cum Laude
gpa 3.7/4.0
Collaboration between Matt Fajkus Architecture and UT Materials Lab to design, fabricate and install a backdrop for local fashion show -Designed system of construction for existing schematic design -Designed system for quick installation, utilizing ratchet straps and prefab inserts for existing venue structure -Participated in fabrication of final product -Participated in expedited install and removal of project | tribezaevents.com |