JOSEPH SCHERER CLEMSON ARCHITECTURE SELECTED WORKS | 2021
3 PORTAL OF THE PIAZZA 13 DETROIT GROWS 23 RECLAIM RESILIENCY 33 SHELL HOUSE 43 PARKLET 49 ECLAIR
THE PORTAL OF THE PIAZZA
Genova Columbian Exchange Museum ARCH 3530 - Studio Genoa Fall 2018 Professor: Henrique Houayek Partner: Erin Doering Duration: 16 weeks
THE PORTAL OF THE PIAZZA | 5
While living and studying in Genoa, Italy, I had the ability to become a part of the historical city. The city has so much history to offer to people. It is the home of Christopher Columbus, the explorer who helped pave the way of the exchange that happend between the East and the West. This exchange played a big part in the concept for our Columbian Exchange Galleria. We wanted to create a public space that stregthened the urban and geographical connections of the city. This space is a piazza within a piazza. This is achieved by keeping the space in our galleria open and very inviting.
CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
Two Separate Levels
Connecting the Two Levels
Splitting the Slope
Splitting the Levels
Adding a Canopy
Carving out Pocket Spaces
SITE EXPLODED AXON
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Top Level Plan
First Floor Plan
SITE PLANS
SITE SECTIONS
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Longitudinal Section
Transverse Section
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NORTH SIDE RENDER
NORTH SIDE RENDER
THE PORTAL OF THE PIAZZA | 10
THE PORTAL OF THE PIAZZA | 11
SECTION
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1 - Glulam Beam 2 - Aluminum Structure 3 - Steel Connection 4 - Steel I-Beam
5 - Wood Panel Facade 6 - Glass 7 - Facade Structure 8 - Moisture Protection Seal 9 - Concrete Foundation
DETAIL AXON
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DETROIT GROWS
Agricultural Learning Center in Detroit
Synthesis Studio Spring 2019 Professors: George Schafer, Tim Brown, Dave Lee, Dave Franco, Ulrike Heine Partners: George Sorbara, Brendan Swinehart, Adam Giordano, Lucas Helander Duration: 15 weeks Awards: Clemson University Undergraduate Prize in Design Honorable Mention
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Site Location
This is an adaptive reuse project on the site of the abandoned Detroit Naval Armory. Through our research and understanding of the city, we adopted the mindset that the education center should foster education on a variety of essential topics. By educating the community on these motives for positive change. The Great Lakes Learning Center can function as a catalyst for growth in its remote community and to the network of learning centers in the Great Lakes area.
SITE PLAN
Parti Diagram
Building Connection to Urban Farm
Site Connection to Waterfront
Site Connection to Nearby Park
DETROIT GROWS | 16 PLAN DIAGRAMS
The design embodies each educational program it offers. The building itself makes the connection between the historic architecture of the Detroit and the contemporary design creating a dialogue of duality with the old and new. The existing outdoor spaces has been transformed into a living classroom of urban agriculture and its role in shaping communities. The building has been programmed to feature many forms of learning including independent study, collaborative workspace, and opportunity for presentation.
DETROIT GROWS | 17 Section A
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SITE SECTION AND RENDERS
1 Central Library Void
2 Cantilevered Space
3 Core Atrium
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4 Open Lobby
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Exhibition Space
6 Fourth Floor Lobby
SITE SECTION AND RENDERS
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LEVEL -1
LEVE
LEVEL 0
1 1
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PLANS
LEVEL 2 DETROIT GROWS | 20
LEVEL 3
PLANS
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DETROIT GROWS | 21 Subtraction of existing form
Remaining Form
Addition of new form
Isolate Circulation Core
Addition of cantilever
PROJECT DIAGRAMS
Southern Addition Structure
Add Urban Farms and Green Space
Exterior Louver System
Insulation
Steel truss member Glass railing
Roof cap Insulation
Double paned thermal glass
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Roof cap
Cladding bracket
Shading louvers Double paned thermal glass
North/Old end roof Core Circulation stairs
Mullion Connection clip & Plate Web stiffeners
Poured concrete slab Wide flange beams
Wide flange joists
Compression column
Wide flange column
Thermal expansion joint Poured slab
Corrugated steel decking
Retaining wall Compression column footing Sand Gravel Compact Earth
SECTION A
CMU foundation wall
Poured slab Backer rod Gravel Compact earth
SECTION B
DETAILED SECTIONS
Concrete
RECLAIM RESILIENCY Dismantle, Dredge, Dwell
COTE 10 Competition Project Fall 2019 Professors: George Schafer, Dave Franco, Ulrike Heine Partner: Ryan Bing Duration: 16 weeks Awards: AIA Columbia 2019 Fellowship Competition Winner AIA COTE TOP TEN For Students Design Competition 2020 Winner
RECLAIM RESILIENCY | 25 “Reclaim Resiliency: Dismantle. Dredge. Dwell.� is a project which focuses on reconnecting Louisville with its riverfront, while integrating permanent flood protection, opportunities for food security and community engagement, and mixed income housing into built solutions. While doing so, the landscape and the buildings are investigations in how to address the unique issues of re-inhabiting abandoned spaces under and around highway infrastructure, while also capitalizing on recycling opportunities on site and near the site.
SITE DIAGRAM AND SITE PLAN
RECLAIM RESILIENCY | 26 SITE DIAGRAM AND RENDER
River sediment is a replenishing material that can allow the existing flood wall to be phased out in segments over time. Possibly by 2030, 2 miles of shoreline adjacent to downtown and West Louisville can be fortified by a public, vegetated wall that helps mitigate flood activity with bios-wales and vegetation while also protecting against the threat of a rising river.
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SITE SECTION AND RENDER
1 LIGHT WELLS
ACOUSTIC WALL 2
SITE SECTINO AND RENDER
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DIAGRAMS
RECLAIM RESILIENCY | 30 COMMUNITY KITCHEN/ GATHERING AREAS
3 BEDROOM 1125 SF UNITS
PUBLIC MEETING SPACES ALSO BUFFER AGAINST HIGHWAY SOUNDS WIND TURBINES GENERATE ENERGY FROM VEHICULAR DRAFT FOR ALL LIGHTING
2 BEDROOM 975 SF UNITS
1 BEDROOM 600 SF UNITS
SITE AXON
SOLAR PANELS PROVIDE 75% BUILDING ENERGY
RECLAIM RESILIENCY | 31 PASSIVE AIR CIRCULATION THROUGH LIGHT WELLS GREEN ROOF
100% RECYCLED STEEL STRUCTURE
ECO RESTORATION + SHORELINE RETENTION RECYCLED CONCRETE WALLS
45’ FLOOD HEIGHT 30’ FLOOD HEIGHT SMART SECTION
15’ FLOOD HEIGHT
2,300,000 FT3 SEDIMENT DREDGED FROM OHIO RIVER
HIGHWAY NOISE DEADENED BY 10-15 dB
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RECYCLED METAL FACADE PANEL DECREASES NOISE BY 6dB
Reuse of materials and leveraging existing dredging practices to generate building materials cuts considerable costs from the project. But economically, this project has the potential to contribute on a much larger scale. Improving the resiliency of the shoreline in the face of floods decreases the costs of flood damage and maintenance to the deteriorating current flood wall. Over just a decade, the dollar savings could number in the millions.
ZOOMED IN SECTION
DRAINAGE FROM ROOF IRRIGATES HANGING VEGETATION
SHELL HOUSE
Creating with Math Fluid Studio Spring 2020 Professor: Joseph Choma Duration: 16 weeks
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{ u | 0 ≤ u ≤ 2π }
{ u | 0.875 ≤ u ≤ 2.075π }
{ u | 1.75 ≤ u ≤ 2.15π }
{ u | 2.625 ≤ u ≤ 2.225π }
{ u | 3.5 ≤ u ≤ 2.3π }
x = cos(u) y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))sin(sin(u))sin(cos(u))) / 15
x = (u / 2)cos(u) y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))sin(sin(u))sin(cos(u))) / 15
x = ((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u)))) / 10 y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))sin(sin(u))sin(cos(u))) / 10
x =(((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u))))sin(2u)) / 10 y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))sin(sin(u))sin(cos(u))) / 10
x = ((u / 2) + (uusin(cos(u)))(sin(2u))(cos(u))) / 3 y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))sin(sin(u))sin(cos(u)))
{ u | 0 ≤ u ≤ 2π }
{ u | 0.875 ≤ u ≤ 2.075π }
{ u | 1.75 ≤ u ≤ 2.15π }
{ u | 2.625 ≤ u ≤ 2.225π }
{ u | 3.5 ≤ u ≤ 2.3π }
x = cos(u) y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))sin(sin(u))) / 10
x = (u / 2)cos(u) y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))sin(sin(u))) / 10
x = ((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u)))) / 15 y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))sin(sin(u))) / 15
x = (((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u))))sin(2u)) / 15 y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))sin(sin(u))) / 15
x = ((u / 2) + (uusin(cos(u)))cos(u)sin(2u)) / 10 y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))sin(sin(u))) / 15
{ u | 0 ≤ u ≤ 2π }
{ u | 0.875 ≤ u ≤ 2.075π }
{ u | 1.75 ≤ u ≤ 2.15π }
{ u | 2.625 ≤ u ≤ 2.225π }
{ u | 3.5 ≤ u ≤ 2.3π }
x = cos(u) y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))) / 10
x = (u / 2)cos(u) y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))) / 10
x = ((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u)))) / 10 y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))) / 10
x = (((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u))))sin(2u)) / 15 y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))) / 15
x = ((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u)))sin(2u)cos(u)) / 20 y = ((u / 2)(uusin(u))) / 20
{ u | 1.75 ≤ u ≤ 2.15π }
{ u | 2.625 ≤ u ≤ 2.225π }
{ u | 3.5 ≤ u ≤ 2.3π }
x = ((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u))) ) / 20 y = (u / 2)sin(u)
x = (((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u))))sin(2u) ) /20 y = (u / 2)sin(u)
x = ((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u)))sin(2u)cos(u)) / 10 y = (u / 2)sin(u)
{ u | 0 ≤ u ≤ 2π } x = cos(u) y = (u / 2)sin(u)
{ u | 0.875 ≤ u ≤ 2.075π } x = (u / 2)cos(u) y = (u / 2)sin(u)
{ u | 0 ≤ u ≤ 2π }
{ u | 0.875 ≤ u ≤ 2.075π }
{ u | 1.75 ≤ u ≤ 2.15π }
{ u | 2.625 ≤ u ≤ 2.225π }
{ u | 3.5 ≤ u ≤ 2.3π }
x = cos(u) y = sin(u)
x = (u/2)cos(u) y = sin(u)
x = ((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u)))) / 20 y = sin(u)
x = (((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u))))sin(2u)) / 20 y = sin(u)
x = ((u / 2)(uusin(cos(u)))sin(2u)cos(u)) / 20 y = sin(u)
2D LINEWORK
Cylinders, spheres, and cubes are just a few shapes that use a single word to describe them. However, other shapes cannot be found in a dictionary. These shapes are found by using trigonometry. Using RhinoScript and trigonometry these lines and shapes can be created and discovered. The first part of the project was used learned and developing the mathematical equations shown, using RhinoScript, to create architecturally interesting shapes using math. We started with just 2 dimensional linework and then later transitioning to 3 dimensional shapes.
{ (u,v) | 0.875 ≤ u ≤ 2.075π, 0.4175 ≤ v ≤ 1.025π }
{ (u,v) | 1.75 ≤ u ≤ 2.15π, 0.835 ≤ v ≤ 1.05π }
{ (u,v) | 2.625 ≤ u ≤ 2.225π, 1.2525 ≤ v ≤ 1.075π }
{ (u,v) | 3.5 ≤ u ≤ 2.3π, 1.67 ≤ v ≤ 1.1π }
x = (v / 3) + cos(u) y = (v / 2)(vvsin(u))sin(sin(v))sin(cos(v)) z = (((v + u + u)/3)(v + cos(4v)))/3
x = (v / 2) + cos(u) y = (v / 2)(vvsin(u))sin(sin(v))sin(cos(v)) z = (((v + u + u)/3)(v + cos(4v)))/3
x = ((v / 2) + (uvsin(cos(u)))) / 5 y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))sin(sin(v))sin(cos(v))) z = (((v + u + u) / 3)(v + cos(4v))) / 3
x = (((v / 2) + (uvsin(cos(u))))sin(2v)) / 5 y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))sin(sin(v))sin(cos(v))) z = (((v + u + u)/3)(v + cos(4v)))/3
x = ((v / 2) + (uvsin(cos(u)))sin(2v)cos(v)) / 3 y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))sin(sin(v))sin(cos(v))) z = (((v + u + u) / 3)(v + cos(4v)) ) / 3
{ (u,v) | 0 ≤ u ≤ 2π, 5.5 ≤ v ≤ 2.3π }
{ (u,v) | 0.875 ≤ u ≤ 2.075π, 0.4175 ≤ v ≤ 1.025π }
{ (u,v) | 1.75 ≤ u ≤ 2.15π, 0.835 ≤ v ≤ 1.05π }
{ (u,v) | 2.625 ≤ u ≤ 2.225π, 1.2525 ≤ v ≤ 1.075π }
{ (u,v) | 3.5 ≤ u ≤ 2.3π, 1.67 ≤ v ≤ 1.1π }
x = (v / 3)cos(u) y = (v / 2)(vvsin(u))sin(sin(v)) z = ((v + u + u)/3)(v)/3
x = (v / 2)cos(u) y = (v / 2)(vvsin(u))sin(sin(v)) z = ((v + u + u)/3)(v)/3
x = ((v / 2) + (uvsin(cos(u)))) / 10 y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))sin(sin(v))) z = ((v + u + u)/3)(v)/3
x = (((v / 2) + (uvsin(cos(u))))sin(2u)) / 10 y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))sin(sin(v))) / 2 z = ((v + u + u) / 3)(v) / 3
x = ((v / 2) + (uvsin(cos(u)))sin(2v)cos(v)) / 10 y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))sin(sin(v))) / 2 z = ((v + u + u) / 3)(v) / 3
{ (u,v) | 1 ≤ u ≤ 2π, 0.25 ≤ v ≤ 0.5π }
{ (u,v) | 0.875 ≤ u ≤ 2.075π, 0.4175 ≤ v ≤ 1.025π }
{ (u,v) | 1.75 ≤ u ≤ 2.15π, 0.835 ≤ v ≤ 1.05π }
{ (u,v) | 2.625 ≤ u ≤ 2.225π, 1.2525 ≤ v ≤ 1.075π }
{ (u,v) | 3.5 ≤ u ≤ 2.3π, 1.67 ≤ v ≤ 1.1π }
x = (v / 3)cos(u) y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))) / 5 z = ((v + u + u)v ) / 5
x = (v / 2)cos(u) y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))) / 5 z = ((v + u + u)v) / 5
x = ((v / 2)(uvsin(cos(u)))) / 5 y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))) / 5 z = ((v + u + u)v ) / 5
x = (((v / 2)(uvsin(cos(u))))sin(2v)) / 5 y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))) / 5 z = ((v + u + u)v ) /5
x = ((v / 2)(uvsin(cos(u)))sin(2v)cos(v)) / 5 y = ((v / 2)(vvsin(u))) / 5 z = ((v + u + u)v) / 5
{ (u,v) | 0 ≤ u ≤ 2π, 0 ≤ v ≤ 0.75π }
{ (u,v) | 0.875 ≤ u ≤ 2.075π, 0.4175 ≤ v ≤ 1.025π }
{ (u,v) | 1.75 ≤ u ≤ 2.15π, 0.835 ≤ v ≤ 1.05π }
{ (u,v) | 2.625 ≤ u ≤ 2.225π, 1.2525 ≤ v ≤ 1.075π }
{ (u,v) | 3.5 ≤ u ≤ 2.3π, 1.67 ≤ v ≤ 1.1π }
x = ((v / 2)(uvsin(cos(u)))) / 20 y = (v / 2)sin(u) z = vv
x = (((v / 2)(uvsin(cos(u))))sin(2v)) / 20 y = (v / 2)sin(u) z = vv
x = ((v / 2)(uvsin(cos(u)))sin(2v)cos(v)) / 10 y = (v / 2)sin(u) z = vv
x = (v / 2)cos(u) y = (v / 2)sin(u) z = vv
x = (v / 3)cos(u) y = (v / 2)sin(u) z = vv
{ (u,v) | 0 ≤ u ≤ 2π, 0 ≤ v ≤ π }
{ (u,v) | 0.875 ≤ u ≤ 2.075π, 0.4175 ≤ v ≤ 1.025π }
{ (u,v) | 1.75 ≤ u ≤ 2.15π, 0.835 ≤ v ≤ 1.05π }
{ (u,v) | 2.625 ≤ u ≤ 2.225π, 1.2525 ≤ v ≤ 1.075π }
{ (u,v) | 3.5 ≤ u ≤ 2.3π, 1.67 ≤ v ≤ 1.1π }
x = (v/3)cos(u) y = (v/3)sin(u) z =v
x = (v / 2)cos(u) y = (v / 3)sin(u) z=v
x = ((v / 2)(uvsin(cos(u)))) / 20 y = (v / 3)sin(u) z=v
x = (((v / 2)(uvsin(cos(u))))sin(2v)) / 20 y = (v / 3)sin(u) z=v
x = ((v / 2)(uvsin(cos(u)))sin(2v)cos(v)) / 20 y = (v / 3)sin(u) z=v
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{ (u,v) | 0 ≤ u ≤ 2π, 0 ≤ v ≤ π }
The shape I created was a shellular shape that I found through the changing the amount of spiral, how flat it was, the range of the equations, and how much modulating took place. I found that with the proper amount of each the shape became more controlled and refined.
3D LINEWORK
The second part of the project was taking our final shapes and using them to inform on the design of a house for a re-imagined suburbia.
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GHOSTED DRAWING WITH AXON
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2 CARVED STAIR LANDING
L2 PLAN
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L1 PLAN
PLANS AND RENDERS
1 CARVED CENTRAL STAIR
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NORTH ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
SITE ELEVATIONS
SITE ELEVATIONS
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EAST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
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RENDER
RENDER
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PA RKLET
100 Calhoun Street Fluid Studio Fall 2020 Professor: B.D. Wortham-Galvin Duration: 16 weeks
PARKLET | 45 CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
Starting Surfaces
Adding Thickness
Rotating the R
Folding/Combining Letters
Single Parking Space
Extrude for Two Spaces
Cutting Surface for Access
Extruding Barrier
PARKLET | 46 AXON
This project focuses on creating a focal point by re-inhabiting street parking within Charleston. The focal point is created by integrating temporary high ground during flooding, opportunities for community engagement, safe place for bicycles to exit and enter the street and establishing a new landmark for the city. This parklet design uses Letters, made from perforated metal sheets, to create different zones within the parklet. This is achieved through rotating to create a threshold or having a part of letter extrude out to create a place of rest.
PARKLET | 47
Perforated Metal Letters
14’
Stepped Seating Provides Barrier from Traffic
Steps are at 1’ Increments
Street and Sidewalk Bike Access
Calhoun Street
7’
Sidewalk
ELEVATION AND PLAN
The site for the parklet is created by occupying two parking spaces. Afterwards to create a way for bicycles and scooters to safely enter and exit the street the parklet platform is cut to allow access. To protect pedestrians from traffic coming into the parklet and pedestrians going into the street barriers are extruded to fit in between the letters.
6’
PARKLET | 48 Perforated Metal Wall Allows Visual Continuity while providing Physical Barrier
RENDER
Stepped Seating
ECLAIR
199 St. Philip Street Fluid Studio Fall 2020 Professor: B.D. Wortham-Galvin Duration: 16 weeks
ECLAIR | 51 Rotating a wall around Site
Folding Edge Over
Continuous Form with Seating
Creating a Softer Edge
CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
Contouring Form
Creating Egg Pattern Structure
ECLAIR | 52 Positioned right outside the Brown’s Court Bakery to allow for extra seating and place to eat your bakery goods. This Bakery expansion gives customers the options of seating inside or ourside. St. Philip Street is not busy so patrons would not have to worry about traffic, which would give a pleasant place to enjoy the bakery goods.
Egg Crate Construction
CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
Seating Integrated
ECLAIR | 53
Seating
6 ft Sidewalk
PLANS, PARTS, AND ELEVATION
ECLAIR | 54 40” Top Edge Counter
Perforated Mesh Allows Water Through 18” Seating
6” Platform and Sidewalk
Egg Crate Construction
SECTION, PARTS, AND RENDER
Seating Integrated
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