PULL ALL WORK PRESENTED AS CREATED BY, COLLABORATED WITH, OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
JASON P. O’MARA ACADEMIC 6 16
KAIZEN,KANBAN,POKA-YOKE PARAMETRIC STUDIES
ARCHITECTURAL 26 32 34 40 50
34TH STREET ERFL CACC SOFTHOUSE DAVOLI RESIDENCE LAMAR RESIDENCE
ARTIFACTS 58 62 66 68 78
FIN STOOL FIXTURE TABLE 2 INCH RETURN PORTABLE LIGHT AEROSPACE COMPONENTS
ACADEMIC
KAIZEN, KANBAN, POKA-YOKE Ann Arbor, MI (2006-2007) Graduate Thesis Submission Advisors: Jason Young, w/Robert Adams and Amy Kulper University of Michigan, TCAUP Shifts in production regimes have pushed the American post-industrial city into an overabundant remnant of mass-produced society and repetitive measure. I engage this context through the paradigm of mass customization and virtual description to transcend speculative production and consumption. Operating on Albert Kahn’s derelict Packard Plant, I emerge an agent of the middle, seeking the pull of demand to activate the material assets found in these sites. JustIn-Time deconstruction of the site opens architectural opportunities for material reuse, simultaneously sponsoring transformation locally and abroad.
The site is activated through the cooperation of a diverse set of agencies. Each agency acts sequentially and simultaneously in response to real-time signals sent down the supply chain. A continuous tally of the physical material assets that remain on site is meticulously tracked. These are represented by the metrics located at the bottom of the mapping.
The Agencies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
WRAPPING MAPPING SHEARING CRUSHING MOVING REFINING DISTRIBUTING
Below: Materials recovered are down cycled in adjacent vacancies architecturally reconfigured to process the assets. Materials are sorted by type and grade into a series of volumetrically fixed kanbans Demand, both local and abroad, pulls material from the kanbans and signals the need for replacement material of a particular type and grade. Opposite: An examination of an excavator’s tectonic extents
Although much of the material recovered will be relocated and converted to capital some material will be processed and reapplied on site.
PARAMETRIC STUDIES Ann Arbor, MI (2007) Paramod Studio Professor Karl Daubman University of Michigan, TCAUP GT Digital Project, Rhinoceros + Adobe Illustrator To measure these investigations, a “meta-model” was created and developed during the iterative study and interactions with the parametric software. Such “meta-models” can be seen on the opposite page. This study tracks a sinusoidal function applied to a line of fixed length in one plane. Arrayed along the line are switches of equal length and spacing. The switches rotate about this fixed point, driven by the same sinusoidal function. This relationship is then stacked, doubled, put in different planes, and mirrored to produce the depicted iterations.
H (1.4) V
(90°) 45°
F(x)
F(x) = abs(sin(’primary reference angle’))*1in
The sinusoidal function as applied to an ellipse, equally divided with switches normal to pre-determined center
The “Paradiamond� as arrayed in 5 groupings of 5. The permutations are based upon a modulating angle and constant surface adjacentcy.
The “Parasponge� contained within a 4x4x3 matrix. The original geometry is instantiated throughout the matrix, relative to the corners of each sector. This preserves a common plane that is shared between each sector assuring geometric continuity between adjacent cells. As an added measure of continuity, each spline is derived by a rule of tangency or and endpoint relative to 1/3 of the sector’s line length.
ARCHITECTURAL
34TH ST. E.RIVER FERRY LANDING New York City, NY (2007) Kennedy + Violich Architecture Boston, MA 3/4” = 1’-0” This model provided both a presentation piece for the client and a design aid for the team to thoroughly examine construction techniques and details within the proposed design. The scale of the model was determined by the greatest size that would fit in KVA’s laser cutter. The laser was used in its traditional role for cutting materials, and a non-typical use as an ultra precise surveyor/layout tool for the build site. This tool allowed for precise construction using a bottomup methodology to index key features of each proceeding layer.
CLEMSON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE Charleston, SC (2004) Kennedy + Violich Architecture Boston, MA 1/8” = 1’-0” This study model was created to examine the scalar and aesthetic relationships within the proposed site’s current neighborhood context. The base model was designed in two halves to allow for easy shipping and access to more camera angles. The “Green Screens” sought to diminish the buildings scale, increase privacy for the adjacent properties, and help to manage storm water run-off collected on site.
SOFTHOUSE for Vitra of Germany (2007) Kennedy + Violich Architecture Boston, MA 1/2” = 1’-0” This study model was created to demonstrate the proposed design of a prefabricated, single family home. In this concept, a curtain with integrated electrical harvesting and distributing capabilities, travels throughout the home via raceway. The path of the raceway allows the curtain’s custom designed solar PV cells to be oriented toward the sun throughout the day. The curtain also influences the home’s interior through access to a powersource that has been collapsed into a spatial divider.
DAVOLI RESIDENCE Lexington, MA (2009) Michael Price Architects Belmont, MA As part of an addition to the Davoli Residence, custom stairs were designed to provide access to the new outdoor spaces and structure for the addition’s dramatic cantilevers. The design intent was to provide a stair that was articulate and visually light. The entire stair is comprised of prefabricated elements. The structure is galvanized and powdercoated high strength steel. This element was craned into place aligning with existing concrete embeds in the addition’s 1st and 2nd floors as well as an existing concrete pier to seat the column. The stainless steel tread pans were then bolted into place on pre-drilled locations and finished with a cut bluestone tread surface.
LAMAR RESIDENCE Lake Tomahak, Wisconsin (2009) Michael Price Architects Belmont, MA This guardrail was designed to complement the high craft of a newly constructed lakeside cottage in the Wisconsin wilderness. The design intent was to make a balustrade out of the same material as the deck, Brazilian Ipe, while limiting the obstruction of views toward the lake. Much of the system was prefabricated and assembled on site. The final design features scalloped and pitched horizontal members with a bottom-up logic of stackable, self locating copper spacers supported by stainless steel stanchions.
Tilting the horizontal members diminishes the visible cross section when looking through the ballustrade downhill toward the lake from the deck. The copper spacers act as a guide to properly set the angle and distance of each horizontal piece in the assembly.
ARTIFACTS
FIN STOOL Ann Arbor, MI (2006) Interweave Studio Professor Jonas Hauptman University of Michigan, TCAUP The Fin Stool combines techniques in analog and digital fabrication. The seat was output to a CNC router. For the prototype, glue laminated MDF was used to test the tool paths and process. The stool’s base was hand bent on a fixture that allowed for exchangeable radius blanks. In addition to the raw components an assembly fixture was designed to properly index the hand bent components into their final position for welding.
FIXTURE TABLE, TABLE FIXTURE Ann Arbor, MI (2006) Interweave Studio Professor Jonas Hauptman University of Michigan, TCAUP Fixture Table, Table Fixture was designed and produced with the concept of one surface literally having both a functional and aesthetic relationship with its counterpart. The geometry was inspired by a popular modern furniture design that uses a downturn and upturn at the end of the table surface to stow books and magazines. The course called for the design to be produced using standard tools. To produce this table all that is required is a table saw, chop saw, drill, welding equipment. screws, glue, sandpaper, and paint.* *maybe a hand held grinder or metal file for the welds.
2 INCH RETURN Lansing, MI (2007) Independent Study Lansing Tool & Engineering Lansing, MI This table attempts to create a sleek, lightweight, modern design, while using material efficiently. The design goes from flat to complete in six folds. It is then welded at the seams. Two tone paint, a wet sand and polish, and acid wash with gunmetal patina, are all types of finishes considered for the product.
THE PORTABLE LIGHT PROJECT Ann Arbor, MI Cambridge, MA Jalisco and Zacatecas, Mexico (2004-2007) Kennedy + Violich Architecture Boston, MA “The Portable Light Project is a non-profit research, design and engineering initiative established by KVA MATx that creates new ways to deliver decentralized renewable power and light to the developing world.” http://www.kvarch.net/ I participated in Portable Light as a student, teacher, designer, innovator, and project manager.
I’m teaching students at the Harvard Graduate School of Design some basic concepts of electrical wiring and techniques for soldering the PL prototype circuit boards.
One configuration utilizing a programmable circuit board to test battery life of the lithium ion cell designated for the project.
The Portable Workshop Two-piece construction; part work surface part lantern. Group prototype created while attending the University of Michigan. Exhibited at Wired Magazine’s NextFest in 2004 and 2005.
Left: An early attempt at integrating smart power management via microcontrollers and resistors on a single printed circuit board (PCB). Opposite: A layout for the “technology pocket� The PCB used a test distribution of 100 prototypes made possible through grants and charitable donations.
Opposite: Prototypes in action. Various settings for light application. Daytime charging of the PL power source
AEROSPACE COMPONENTS Lansing, MI (2010) U.S. Tool + Production, LLC Lansing, MI As project manager for a new aerospace manufacturing division of U.S. Tool + Production, I procured and produced two components for major commercial jet airliners. These parts were manufactured from a special aluminum alloy specified for its tensile strength and machinability. A multi axis CNC lathe was used in a temperature controlled environment to ensure the extreme precision and repeatability of each piece. A microfinish of 16Ra or better was achieved while holding critical tolerances to .0000 (ten-thousandths). One of the two parts was also offset for type III hardcoat anodizing* in two different thickness. The projects were successfully completed simultaneously in 14 weeks time. *anodizing not depicted