Joshua Protil- Spring Portfolio (2024)

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SELECTED WORKS 2020-2023

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NEXT

Design Firm Office

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Bridge

CoWorking Space

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My Place

Fusion Restaurant

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Merge

Refugee Shelter

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Odyssey

Academic Library

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Additional Works

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Architecture & Design Firm Office 11000 sq ft | Dallas, TX 9 weeks | Fall 2023 [Revit, Enscape, Ps, Ai, Id]

2023 Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition- Top 28 (Top 2%) CONCEPT: Based on the concept of “assemble,” this 11,000 sq ft office space for NEXT global architecture and interior design firm in Dallas, Texas, aims to create points of intentional interactions and learning opportunites by using the power of architecture and design to empower people to create, ideate, and collaborate.

It answeres the question: How to establish a collaborative environment that challenges the way people interact with each other and with clients and honors the art of making?

[Assemble: the process of coming together as a whole] The idea of “assemble” is based on the foundation of the firm: architecture and design.

Design explores how things are made and how things interact with each other. Thus, through drawing parallels between the tectonics of architecture and the tectonics of people, this office energizes and connects diverse ages, experiences, and cultures together through intentional collaboration areas that lead to curiosity and discovery.

NEXT Office Location Victory Station Transit Stop Interstate 35E Trinity River Tramwell Crow Park

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Perspective of reception and elevator lobby

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Concept Development: Massing Interior building volume derived from focusing on assembling each distinct volume, emphasizing the interaction between each part.

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3. Join parts to assemble whole via passageways

Exploded axonometric

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1 Reception 2 Client Presentation Room 3 Mother’s Room 4 Phone Room 1 5 Design Library 6 Huddle Room 1 7 Classroom 8 Workstations (Corporate) 9 Workstations (Education) 10 Private Offices 11 Huddle Room 2 12 Innovation & Model Shop 13 Resource Room 1 14 Magnolia Meeting Room

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Trinity River Meeting Room Huddle Room 3 Huddle Room 4 Work Cafe Wellness Room Phone Room 3 Pin-up & Display Space Workstations (Healthcare) Private Offices Phone Room Resource Room 2

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Workstation Configuration Assembling a cohesive team starts with building a strong relationship between individual work and team collaboration that leads to (1) open and inclusive collaboration, the basis of innovative ideas and (2) the ability to adapt to new ideas, resulting in the celebration of people, place, and culture.

Diagram exploring the kit of parts relationship within the firm that compose it as a whole (above)

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Workstation Axonometric (right, above) Axonometric of workstation spatial organization, prioritizing access to collaboration to all (right)

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Perspective of third level workstations

Enscape 360 View

Ology Desk Steelcase

TS Series Storage Steelcase

SOTO Task Lighting Steelcase

Jaku Office Chair AMQ

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Enscape 360 View

Perspective of design library and monumental staircase

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Collaborative Learning Spaces Informal and formal collaboration areas throughout facilitate active learning and accessible collaboration and promotes communication with hybrid and inperson abilities. These spaces also have adaptable layouts and emphasize furniture that addresses different posture preferences for work styles.

These spaces are defined by a specific color and material palette (below).

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1. Billiard Multi-Use (Olivine) | Upholstery | Designtex | PVC-free 2. Corkboard | West Elm 3. White Laminate | Steelcase | Surfaces 4. K-13 Acoustic Sound Spray (Blue) | International Cellulose 5. Coral Red |Accent Upholstery, Paint 6. Hub Tile (Collaborate) | Carpet Tile | Shaw Contract | C2C Certified 7. Concrete | Flooring, Walls | Existing

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Perspective of work cafe Enscape 360 View

Funda Chair Viccarbe

Belle Lounge West Elm

Montara Bar Stool Coalesse

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Perspective of “wildcard” pin-up and display space Enscape 360 View

Digital Display Boards View Sonic

Pendant Cylinder Downlights Focal Point

Pendant Track Lighting Erco

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Central Railway Station Newtork BRIDGE CoWorking

Roanoke River River and Railroad Historic District

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CoWorking Space 8100 sq ft | Roanoke, VA 12 weeks | Fall 2022 [Revit, Enscape, Ps, Ai, Id] ASID VA/WV IDEAS Awards 2023- Honorable Mention CONCEPT: Centered around the idea of “BRIDGE,” this 8100 sq ft CoWorking space aims to connect the concept of “workplace” and “home” in an existing building in Roanoke, Virginia, through initiating an interactive space between public and private to address the growing demand of CoWorking spaces, focusing on wellbeing, sustainability, and inclusivity.

It answers the question: How does the overlap and incorporation of different community and business spaces change the definition of “the office” and impact modern work and leisure?

By exploring different means of transmission through transition, the repetition of form through columns, disclosure of material through partitions, and intersection of function reinforces the distinct yet unified nature of the space.

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Perspective showing the community and collaboration spaces

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Context Development Initial site analysis conducted to inform the building design based on the needs and circumstances of the given area.

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Concept Development Through studying the distinct yet unified volume making up the space and taking inspiration from the surrounding area of Roanoke, the emphasis on connection and collaboration is portrayed through the bridging of the three separate masses.

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Inspired by the concept of running or driving through a forest at high speeds, the idea of the screen was developed.

When going quickly past trees, they act as a type of auditory and visual filter.

Imitating this in the space, the wire mesh acts as a visual and auditory filter to establish a degree of visual and auditory privacy without being fully closed off.

a. Concept picture demonstrating a visual filter b. First iteration of a screen: linear wooden slats c. Second iteration of a screen: metal chains d. Third iteration: metal mesh panel e. Fourth iteration: Shifting grid of wire mesh when direction of mesh screen changes

System of Screens For every screen placed parallel to the East-West direction, a horizontal and vertical grid is use (orange) For every screen placed parallel to the North-South direction, a diagonal grid is used (blue)

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Reception Riverside Conference Room (Small) Small Lick Conference Room (Small) All Inclusive Restroom Phone Booths Library/Coffee Bar Printing Station Administrative Office Bike Storage Lockers/Coat Storage

Storage Hot Desks Strava Conference Room Strava Office Space Kitchen and Dining Area Big Lick Conference Room (Medium) Open Lounge/Community Area Informal Collaboration/Connection Spaces Entrepreneurship Private Offices Emergency Exit

Enscape Walkthrough

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Sectional perspective of the first floor and second floor relationship via the atrium.

Longitudinal Cross Section | NTS

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Modular Conference Room This medium-sized conference room, named “Big Lick Conference Room,” is equipped with a raised floor for power access and a “kit of parts” furniture selection to offer flexible and inclusive layouts, easily adapting to user needs.

“Big Lick” references one of the orignal titles of Roanoke, named for its signature salt marshes (“licks”).

Focused Second Level Axonometric Focused Second Level Axonometric

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Axonometric showing the main workspace areas

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Focus on Existing Structure One of the focuses was establishing a relationship between new use of the space and the existing architecture, bridging “old” and “new” materials to create the basis for the design.

Exploded axonometric diagram of existing structural elements (left) Marker rendering of the existing structure’s influence in the developed design (below)

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Perspective of Strava’s entrance and second floor entrance/passageway areas

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SoundBar Acoustic Baffle and Lighting Arktura

Versatility and sound absorption; White Soft Sound Fabric finish (Acoustic PET)

“Strava Orange” Acoustical Fabric Soundcore Cumulus CSI Creative

Recycled PET Felt Board VOC free, 100% recyclable, anti-microbial, non-toxic

Strava | Tech Company Strava is Swedish for “strive,” and this is reflected in their goals and values.

Their mission is to “connect athletes to what motivated them and help them find their personal best.” By focusing on a “digital team,” they foster inspiration among the global athlete community, and specify athletes as any member of the Strava community.

Coupled with Strava’s GIS and tracking technology, this startup mixes humancentered movement with humandesign transportation to strive with athletes anywhere, and to look toward the future with transportation infrastructure.

Roanoke Topography

Processed through QGIS Reason for selection: Bringing in the local Roanoke influence while tying it into the theme of Strava.

Relief Tile LATH #50760 Durable Carpet Tile Floorvana

Recyclable, Cradle to Cradle certified

Strava displays local topography, streets/roads, trails, and rivers and provides suggested paths of travel (orange line) based on activity analyzed throughout the Strava community and filtered to the user’s preferences and history.

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Informal Collaboration Spaces

White Oak Cork Flooring

A bridge is more than a transition way; it is a “nuanced intersection.” While an intersection can be random, a bridge is an intentional interaction between two or more things. This idea is reflected in the informal collaboration areas, spaces for meaningful, inclusive collaboration between different groups and types of people who are encouraged to deepen understanding and to explore creative ideas.

References the white oak trees that help give the Blue Ridge Mountains their color 100% natural, hypo-alergenic

These areas are distinguished by using a distinct color palette and similar material qualities.

LVT Flooring

Clad Celliant 3796-301 DesignTex

Low VOC No Antimicrobials

Ripple River Tile (Juniper) Thompsontile & stone

Referencing the Roanoke River, it gives a water-like look with sunlight.

Sustainably sourced, durable

Bitta Club Swing Rope Set Kittal

Bela ropes with basalt finish.

Seat cushion with 290 Whitecliffs fabric finish.

BuzziBalance Haworth

Acoustic fabric, blush and Kvadrat Hero (BHR) finish

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Perspective of one of the informal collaboration areas

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Enscape 360 View

Perspective of large community space

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Existing Wooden Structure

Leaf/Ceiling Baffle Iteration

Oak Stain

Biophilic design is introduced through space using the concept of a leaf as a form and as a means of transmission of light through the spaces in the overlapping layers.

Blue Metal Mesh Chosen for the building’s history as the former Virginia Tin Company’s location.

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Whitewashed Brick Chosen because it respects the nature of the brick.

Antimicrobial, breathable surface, cost-effective

“Lively Meadow” Acoustical Fabric, Soundcore Cumulus CSI Creative

Recycled PET Felt Board VOC free, 100% recyclable, anti-microbial, non-toxic

a. Concept picture of a leaf b. Subtracting the stem structure form the sold leaf makes the inspiration for the outline of the ceiling baffles c. Creating four distinct clusters and separating them from each other d. Ceiling baffles demonstrating the idea of a bridge: distinct, yet unified, through a common element.

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Branding Iteration

MY PLACE

Fusion Restaurant 4000 sq ft | Fresno, CA 6 weeks | Spring 2022 [SketchUp, Ps, Ai, Id]

CONCEPT: Centered around the idea of “RELEASE,” this restaurant style soup kitchen aims to provide relief from the outside world in the Fresno, California, community through creating individual and community dining, as well as resources and collaboration to better address the contextual needs of the surrounding community.

The RELEASE of void from solid creates disclosure and different levels of permeation, allowing for more public and private areas. The RELEASE of form from surface creates continuous movement through paths, emphasizing a distinct circulation. The RELEASE of parts from the whole highlights each part, and focuses on the individuality within the community as a whole, where they each can find “MY PLACE.”

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Early iteration of the entrance perspective

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Concept Development Based on the history of agriculture in Fresno, the concept of “release” came from the idea of a beet “releasing” from the ground when it is ready to harvest.

The beet shape also influenced the iterative forms in the space.

“My Place” grid

Fresno grid

The name “My Place” references the neighborhood where it is located, which is dubbed “The Place”

Models experimenting with the interaction of the atrium and the column grid

Grid organization for “My Place” based on Fresno’s street grid, with the central atrium space reflecting the distinct rotation in the city grid

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Restaurant Floor Plan NTS

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“My Place” Sign

Communal Dining Area Inclusive Restrooms

Mezzanine Floor Plan NTS

Sound Dampening Wall Service Station

Electrical Panel Kitchen Entry

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Lounge Area Study Area Communal Workshop Area Private Consultation Room Sound Dampening Feature Wall

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Feature Ceiling & Materials The “beetroot” purple ceiling tiles reflects the geometry of cut beets and act as a means of wayfinding for distinguishied seating and walking aisles. The vibrant color was also the basis for the natural matieral palette.

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1. Quartz Countertops | Locally sourced 2. Polished Concrete | Flooring | Reused 3. Hisa- Verde Agua | Chair Upholstery | Kravet Inc. 4. Oak | Timber Columns | Sourced by Vintage Timberworks (CA) 5. Terracotta | Select partitions | Locally sourced 6. Organoid Self-Adhesive Mous HellGrian | Upcycled moss 7. Beetroot | Color | Sensitile Terrazzo StoneFin Ceiling Tile | PVC Free 8. Chloe Ceramic Tile | Wall Treatment 9. Silver-Lake Soundcore Cumulus Acoustic Fabric | Mezzanine Partition | Sound Dampening | VOC free

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Perspective demonstrating the relationship of the community dining to the mezzanine area and the restaurant

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Partition Design The partition design is based on the Japanese principle “Wabi-Sabi,” which highlights cracks of pottery by painting them gold (highlighting “imperfection”).

Development sketch of the disinguished cracks of pottery (above)

Perspective of the mezzanine “Restoration and Community Area” and its relationship to the atrium

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Rendered Cross Sections | NTS

Sketch of the idea of a volume/ atrium space (above), ceiling system, (below)

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Refugee Shelter | 480 sq ft | Lesbos, Greece 1 week | Fall 2022 [Revit, Enscape, Ps, Ai, Id] Team Project with India Womack IDEC 2023 Competition Program Finalist CONCEPT: Centered around the idea of MERGE, this 480 sq ft refugee shelter aims to provide relief through creating communal and secure settings that speak to the four teenagers’ different cultural and religious identities.

By exploring different meanings of “merge,” the movement of materials, modularity of form, and intersection of cultures creates a haven that answers the question of how to address traumatic experiences and to create a sense of belonging and identity in a foreign and temporary space.

The material selection is focused on local materials and “found objects,” emphasizing reuse to optimize experience and quality within a minimal budget.

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Entrance Perspective

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Behram, Turkey Who: All four teenagers When: Early August 2023 What: All four make it on the same raft that is crowded with over twenty-five strangers. Exhausted yet determined, the only thing that stands between them and a step to a new life is the Aegean Sea. In sight of Lesbos, their raft starts to sink because of the excess weight. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, they start swimming.

Lesbos, Greece Who: All four teenagers When: Early August 2023 What: After four hours fighting against the waves of the sea and the excessive heat of the sun, they finally make it on the mainland. They are sent to the prison-like refugee camp in Lesbos, grouped into the same shelter. Although this is not their final destination, it is a stepping stone into their future. While they have their respective differences, they agree on one thing: just because these events happened to them, does not mean they have to be defined by them.

Lesbos, Greece

Aegean Sea

Al Hasakah, Syria

Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan

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Al Hasakah, Syria Who: Two siblings, 14 and 15 years old, identifying as practicing Chrisitans When: Early July 2023 What: The recent military out-break in Al Hasakah took the lives of their parents, and turned their home into ruins. Due to their religious practice and fear of persecution, there are no safe spots in the city for them to go to, and if they stay, they are guaranteed to die. Leaving with nothing but torn up clothes, worn-out shoes, and hope, they start their journey to Europe as they hear that the government is required to offer international protection for refugees.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Cartographic journal

By Joshua Protil

Who: Two teenagers, 13 and 14 years old, identifying as practicing Muslims, no previous relationship When: Early June 2023 What: The country’s political and humanitarian conflicts have come to a climax, leaving the city in desperation and the people without aid. Left impoverished and homeless, they are fleeing in search of more opportunity in Europe. With only a 3 inch by 3 inch picture of their family, ID card, and the clothes they have on, they both jump on a truck full of livestock to get out of the city.

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Concept Development The concept development is focused on the idea of how to merge (and distinguish) shared and private spaces in the adaptive reuse shipping container, and how that works conceptually as well as spatially.

a. Study of volume and massing b. Parti diagram c. Existing partitions (orange) and designed partition system (blue) d. Personal and shared space

Interactive “Tile” Partition Made with recycled awning fabric Colors chosen to symbolize their journey and reflect cultural meaning: Yellow - Hope Green - New beginnings/growth Blue - Serenity Red - Struggle for independence

Concept diagrams, Interactive “tile” wall by Joshua Protil

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Floor Plan By Joshua Protil, India Womack Axonometrics by India Womack

The modular curtain system runs on a track to allow the refugees to create and divide space, giving them a sense of control and privacy.

Axonometric study of different configurations of the modular curtain system (above)

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Enscape 360 View

Perspective of study area and lounge area divided by the interactive partitions

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Exploded Axonometric of Materials & Furniture (recycled, reused) Corrugated Sheet Metal Reused

Greek Cane - Ceiling Feature Local Material Fishing Buckets - Light Fixture

Found Objects - Reused

Islamic Prayer Mat Facing Towards Kaaba

Awning Fabric Local - Recycled

Wood Pallets & Crates Found Objects - Reused

Linoleum Flooring Limestone Pattern - Local Influence Storage Lockers

Revit Model by India Womack, Joshua Proitl Material Axonometric by India Womack

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Academic Branch Library 13000 sq ft | Phoenix, AZ 6 weeks | Spring 2023 [Revit, Enscape, Ps, Ai, Id]

Odyssey: //a large group of phoenixes// CONCEPT: Based on the concept of “imprint,” this 13000 sq ft academic library in Phoenix, Arizona, aims to translate the traditional language of a library into the present innovation of an academic library through establishing an opportunity for creative enjoyment and engagement, education, and research.

It answers the question: How to increase visual connection and physical collaboration while still establishing loud and quiet spaces?

By using the relationship and interaction with solid and void, the idea of synecdoche (relationship of parts to whole) found in literature, wayfinding through a visual ribbon, and the exposure of collaboration, this space reinforces the interactive yet independent nature of a modern academic library.

BRANCH LIBRARY 1 BRANCH LIBRARY 2

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ODYSSEY LIBRARY

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Concept Development: Massing

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Interior building volume derived from focusing on existing structural separation, emphasizing the interaction between solid and void.

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Cafe, Retail Display, Branding Service/Circulation Desk Copy/Print/Self-Check-Out Gender Inclusive Restrooms Book Return Current Magazine Area Book Collection & Individual Seating Classroom/Conference Room Open Collaboration & Study Space Makerspace 3D Fabrication Lab Communications Lab Virtual Environments Lab Sort And Check In Custodial Storage

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General Storage Branch Manager Office Telecom Room Staff Lounge Staff Workroom

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Mezzanine NTS 22 Individual Reading Area 23 Group/6-Person Study Room Longitudinal Cross Section | NTS

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1. “Imprint” | Fabric, Paint | Used when an imprint in form 2. Hourglass (Aegean Blue) | Chair Upholstery | Knoll Textiles | GreenGuard Certified 3. Ash | Wood | Tables | Recycled 4. White Laminate | Bookcases, Surfaces 5. Endless Tile (Nature) | Carpet Tile | Shaw Contract | Cradle to Cradle Certified 6. Structure Tile (Metallic Beige) | Carpet Tile | Shaw Contract | Cradle to Cradle Certified 7. Polished Concrete | Flooring | Reused

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Perspective showing mezzanine and study areas Enscape 360 View

Dual Lounge Chair Studio TK

Pip Laptop Stand Table Haworth

Sound, Light Baffles Arktura

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Architectural Intervention: Visual Ribbon Arktura Light & Sound Baffles

Frosted Walkway

The mezzanine walkwayis a visual ribbon and used as a tool of wayfinding for one to find the creative studios/collaboration spaces. It ties all the spaces together, and creates an interactive experince between those walking on the path and those observing their footsteps.

The walkway is made of frosted glass panels with a dim lighting, with touchactivated floors (creating the colored foot steps/”imprints”).

Exploded Axonometric of Visual Ribbon Elements (right), Axonometric showing the collaboration and individual spaces located with the visual ribbon (below)

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Improved Acoustic Performance By layering sound transmission techniques throughout the space by activating ceiling and wall surfaces, it allows for connection, community, and collaboration while still establishing more “quiet zones” for individual reading and studying.

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Exploded axonometric showing sound/light panel system used in book collection area 1. Graphic of historic downtown Phoenix, AZ, on Arktura Vapor Perf Graphic Panel 2. 1” Air Gap 3. Back Lighting 4. Acoustic Backing Panel

Axonometric showing book collection, reading area in relation to main circulation (above)

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Perspective showing open collaboration/ study space and its relationship to the mezzanine Enscape 360 View

Qui Ottoman Studio TK

DNA Lounge Teknion

Thesis Table Teknion

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ADDITIONAL WORKS +wo +wo = 2 Two + Two = 2 Groundskeeper’s Dwelling and Workshop | Blacksburg, VA 4 weeks | Fall 2020 [Hand Drafting, Drawing] +Embedment of: Concentration of Light + Celebration of Collected Rainwater +Elevation of: Craft of Making and Holding + Fire of the Forge =Watching over + Living in What the Groundskeeper Keeps

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Dwelling: By enhancing the groundskeeper’s senses, the embedded dwelling uses the concentration of light and the acoustics of the rain walkway to define space.

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Floorplan Perspective of the workshop entrance (below), Perspective of the blacksmith shop (below right)

Workshop: By employing distinct materials to define space, the elevated workshop allows the tools to be respected and honored. Most importantly, it enables the craft of making through the fire of the forge.

Constructional oblique of the connecting rain walkway

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ART OF SKETCHING

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THANK YOU! 540.480.5445 joshuaprotil@vt.edu