Michigan_Taubman College_MArch 2 Year_ Applicant Portfolio

Michigan ARCHITECTURE MArch jriver914@gmail.com cell: 505.XXX.XXXX

14 JAIME RIVERA albuquerque, nm 87119 USA

01ARCH 301 Louisiana Blvd Housing Project

02ARCH 302 Sandia Peak Lower Terminal

05Competitions The Precipice_Kawneer Library Competition contributors: kristen gandy, tyler beecham

03ARCH 401 Albuquerque Transportation Center Albuquerque Transportation Stops Bridge Project

04ARCH 402 Disaster as Architecture Mass & Curvature study Parametric Study

ARCH 301 The Louisiana Housing Project is a multiplex system of housing units and commercial centers that allow the site to open up to the public; and not just the residents that will live in the units. A focus that led to the arrangement of the units was the use of light and views, to break up to massing of commercial and residential.

Units vary from one bedroom, two bedrooms, and three bedrooms; intent was to allow varied individuals that would be able to live within the site. By creating an environment that allows multiple ‘typologies’ to interact the overall ambience is better suited for the new generation; that is dynamic in itself.

Of course we could not leave sustainable issues out of this project. The individual sets of units incorporate green wall systems that allow vegetation to grow, allowing the environment of the site to be eco friendly. Albuquerque receives little rain throughout the year that is why the units have a complex geometry on its roof that allows water to be collected. The water that is collected flows to the green walls, if there is excess the landscaping on the ground floor collects it; avoiding runoff.

An open courtyard allows the transition between the city and the site to be seamless. By incorporating areas of Greenscape the site diffuses the intrusive nature that would otherwise exist. The commercial sectors of the site take advantage of the Greenscape and allow the public to engage in a manner that allows it to be ‘open.’ Parking is taken out of the picture by providing the residents with an underground structure, with enough spaces to accommodate the residents. Since the site is located in proximity to a commercial district, parking is shared for the commercial sectors of the site.

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SITE the connection to a commercial sector allows public enjoyment throughout the site. attention to views and flow of the inhabitants shaped the field for development.

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ARCH 302_sandia peak lower terminal

ARCH 302 The Sandia Peak Lower Terminal is a project that illustrates the possibilities of new design on current buildings. The tram at Sandia Peak is the longest in the US with 2.7 miles of incredible views. The existing terminal takes the conventional rectangular scheme in order to develop the continuity of specific programs. Being that the site where it is located is very dynamic, it was no wonder where the new design would lead to. The inspiration for the building came from the unique boulder arrangements that are seen throughout the open landscape. A major component of the design phase was to make the building a ‘gem’ that could be seen by the public as worthy.

Facets started to break the exterior of the building in order to mimic some of the context that the boulders offered; this was also carried inside of the building. The current building had many closed of parts that did not allow the public to have a more enjoyable experience. With this in mind the new design incorporated a lot of glass apertures that allowed the exterior context to be enjoyed by the riders waiting for the tram. Another exterior feature that was dealt with was the manipulation of the driveway. Tactical urbanism approaches were taken in order to allow people to go to the terminal and enjoy the scenery without having to actually ride the tram.

Within the terminal there are shops and grand open areas that allow the public to have a good experience. Visible mechanics of the tram are no longer isolated and can be observed by the public.

There are gallery spaces and restaurants that allow there to be variety of things to do while waiting. Offices spaces are also available, that give a different environment to work in. Underground parking diffuses the intrusive nature of flat parking lots, that take away from the scenic views that Sandia Peak has to offer.

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Project Program: Entrance Lobby and Ticket Counter Gift Shop Restaurant Locker Space for Skiers History Museum Gallery Space Restrooms Men and Women Ranger Station Administration Area Reception Area Four Offices for Administration Break Area Copy/Fax One Unisex Restroom Subtotal Circulation/Service/Mechanical Areas Mechanical Server Room/Tele Com. Electrical Janitor Loading

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The double height spaces that are created offer the public a circulation system that embraces the openness of the terminal. There are two cores of circulation that give a hierarchy of private navigation. The use of elevators does not take away from the experience, as they are design with glass components that allow the visitor to enjoy what the terminal has to offer.

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structure The terminal utilizes a geodesic dome structure that allows zinc panels to cover the exterior skin. Triangulation facilitates the fractured quality of form. The paneling system is able to introduce a linear component to the aesthetic of the terminal.

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ARCH 401 The Albuquerque Transportation Center introduces a new system to the city that fixes some of the problems that current transportation offers. The location of the site is allocated along Central Avenue within the University of New Mexico. The nature of the site allows fluid moves to occur; with its long stretch of context. An existing parking lot that takes over the site was redesigned within the transportation center master plan. The intent was to break the apparent ‘wall’ that separates the university and the public. By breaking the typologies it offers a new context that makes architecture more dynamic.

The project is broken into phases and introduces a large scale landscape development that transitions the university with the community. There are underground levels that add to the new canvas that is being proposed. These added layers bring innovation to the site that was not there before. The center brings the community and the students of the university to collaborate in an environment that is open and does not create barriers.

The Hub offers offices to business along central and to the university to allow conversation to continue between the two entities. Areas of relaxation at the Hub, allow users to wait for the light rail in a non stressful manner. The light rail is incorporated in a proposed underground system that would ail the current traffic congestions.

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The read of site asks for a building that is skinny and allows a crossover from pedestrian and vehicular. This proposal brings in something different to the university that allows for a better pedestrian friendly infrastructure. Although the site is about 1500 feet long, by creating spaces that are enjoyable to walkthrough; the fact that it is 1500 feet long goes away. Today the lot services parking for over 600 vehicles. It serves only for this purpose, when it could easily be something much more.

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ARCH 402 Disaster as architecture takes the design skills of individuals and asks for critical solutions to emerge. In this particular setting, the disaster that was looked at introduced the hardships that living along the coastline could bring. Hurricanes are a menacing disaster that can reset the context of a community. Many problems surface from the impact of hurricanes, but one of the first obstacles that needs to be dealt with includes the immediate response teams that need to be dispatched. When the respondents are placed in an environment where chaos has stricken and the public is in a fragile state the operations of the team must take on an organized/efficient position. The question of whether we should build in locations where the public is susceptible to disaster is one that must be handled in a delicate way.

While we must design with factors of disaster in mind as we look to the future, the present is where we need to take initiative.

Awareness is a crucial part for future endeavors to succeed. When looking at coastal conditions, 39% of the US population lives along shorelines; making it a focal point where designers can input innovative designs that can start to shape the future urban fabric.

In this particular project, disaster was addressed as being something that is inevitable and the best course of action is to make people aware of their environment.

The system introduced here goes beyond the building and explores the possibilities that the urban landscape has to offer. A major contributor for future compositions, is the research of nanotechnology. Currently many of these technologies are being looked at for medical purposes. The architecture scale is something completely different which asks the public to imagine in a future that takes innovation to another level.

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ARCH 402_disaster as architecture

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Aperture_Moisture Polymer

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Pavillion Space undulating system_frame_mass_shelter A shifting system that allows form to change between mass and void. The structure goes from a pure frame, fading into mass, and at points turning into a covering. By allowing the system to have a varied transition, it allows itself to adapt to the fabric of the strip along the coast. This delineation between frame and mass makes it easy for areas with commercial and/or residential can affect how the structure is diployed.

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THE WALL_boardwalk responsive shelter_human awareness More and more people live in coastal areas and they have increasing exposure to floods and cyclones. As these conditions become worse, it is essential for ‘parametric design’ to become part of the solution. In this piece the idea is to allow people to be aware of their surroundings and interact with ‘design’ and ‘site.’ This project becomes an example as to what some of the possibilities are for tackling the issues facing coastal areas.

The system uses a polymer skin that takes into account the moisture and temperature in the atmosphere to influence when the apertures opens and close; expanding when absorbing moisture.

An added component to the project was the issue of wind and how it contributes to the dangers of a storm. Structure became the piece that would start to react to the wind conditions. A concept that was explored was ‘elasticity as structure,’ meaning thatthe structure, ‘space frame’, would respond to the strong winds, allowing the surface to move while still being structurally sound.

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Polymer System The idea is to concentrate the polymer into a state where moisture and temperature in the atmosphere can influence the closing of the aperature. The expansion and compression of the polymer will be dependent of the absorbtion of the moisture.

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Aperture_Scalar Study takes the complexity of curved surfaces and adapts the aperture to make scalar competitions. As the surface becomes curved the apertures within the curve become smaller, allowing the curve to occur. When the surface becomes planar the apertures grow in size.

Before Storm LOCATION: GALVESTON ISLAND ELEVATION: 7 FEET

TIME: 6:00 PM DATE: 05.01.19 TEMP: 37° WIND: 80 mph PRECIPITATION: 25% 97”

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Competition_FALL 2012

Kawneer Library Competition The competition introduced Kawneer Products that could be utilized as a part of the new generation of architecture.

Albuquerque, NM was chosen by the team as the location for the implementation of a new library design. The site offers views towards the mountains and gives the users a scenery like no other.

Libraries are a place for users to gain knowledge and where books become the primary source of education. Today we see computers becoming an added component to libraries and show the evolution that technology has offered.

As we look at the future we must take note of innovative designs and introduce them to the public as a way to progress. The notion of the book starts to become obsolete and digital frame works start to take over. The Precipice implements a new system which enables users to allocate one another based on topics of discussion within the building. It takes tablets as the new source of study in libraries, offering faster information.

Contributors: Kristen Gandy & Tyler Beecham

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The Precipice_Concept The interactive system is one of the many ways that the design will ensure the continued relevancy of the ‘Library’ in our communities.

The diagram below explains a possible layout for the interface which would provide data and a gps locater related to the library floorplan.

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Follow The Path to your desired location

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Topic: Aristotle

court yard ventilation creates stack effect thermal mass walls are highly effective in new mexico climate building overhangs provide shade in summer months and allow solar penetration in winter months

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Exterior Concrete finish therml mass component 1600 wall system high performative thermal product

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Site Location: Albuquerque, NM

LEGEND SITE PARKS SPECIAL USE MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL

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