ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL Stevens & Wilkinson 6 Irmo High School 8 MUSC Urban Garden 14 Meyer Davis Studio Inc 16 ACADEMIC Montgomery: Thesis Rome: Religare Institute Chicago: Tower Venice: Night Club Montgomery: Boathouse Auburn: Intermodal Station Vertical Landscape
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PROFESSIONAL WORK
Stevens & Wilkinson Columbia, SC August 2011 - present During my time with Stevens & Wilkinson I have worked on a variety of projects with different programs, scales, and responsibilities. The following selected projects demonstrate my level of involvement and the range content that I created. I have done several renderings for marketing proposals. The lower one is a bank set in a historic fire station. Historic constraints guided many design features such as the reuse of the former fire tower. It would be converted to an iconic sign for the business and the area. The image to the right is a condo building proposal for a developer.
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Irmo High School Stevens & Wilkinson
Irmo, SC Fall 2011 Ashby Gressette, Bill Fleming, Adriane McGillis The Irmo High School project was 50,000 SF of renovation work and 50,000 SF of new construction. In addition to a master plan for the campus we designed a new performing arts center and athletics field house. The goal of the project was to unify the campus and make it more cohesive. Built in stages over 50 yearsthe school needed focus, fluidity, and a new image. I was an integral part of the project from development to construction. I participated in design charettes and helped to guide the layouts and plans of buildings. Through meetings with teachers, clients, and administrators we gathered as much information as possible to help them meet their goals. Architecture and engineering were managed in Revit with linked building files. This provided me with helpful BIM experience and coordination. The project bid was awarded and construction began in the fall of 2012.
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The new auditorium was sited between existing buildings and replaced a parking lot/drop off area. This was a major student crossing, but was dangerous with all the foot traffic. The new auditorium recenters the campus and unifies the connections between classrooms. Now students have a safe, covered way to travel in between classes.
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Initially, during the design phase it was proposed to have two towers at the existing building connections and to situate the theater in between. I thought a wholistic approach would be better and that a singular move should be made. Combining the lobby with the main path of movement between buildings created a central gathering place. By keeping it as one fluid space it preserves a clear visual connection between buildings. The overall goal of the project was to unify the campus. I thought this needed to be reflected throughout the project. The downward slope of the site towards the CATE Center posed different challeges. Ultimately I thought it would be best to leave the theater lobby level at the same height as the CATE Center’s main entrance (which is technically its 2nd floor). The music classrooms are downhill on the first floor though, so we created a “tunnel” from the CATE Center to the back of house in the auditorium. A freight elevator allowed musicians to move equipment with ease without going into the lobby. Also, keeping the auditorium lobby level with the CATE Center’s 2nd floor eliminated awkward split level staircases. The CATE Center had a long blank facade facing the theater on a downward slope. I proposed to transform this existing hill into an amphitheater- an additional classroom for drama lessons and teachers lecturing outdoors. These residual spaces between the buildings were recovered and used to further unite the campus.
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In addition to the theater building, the main Academic Building was given a new grand entry to welcome students to the campus. A new school sign was constructed to signify the relocated entrance. It has the same language as the new additions and creates a fresh image for the school from its busiest thoroughfare- St. Andrews Road. Also, the football field was completely redone along with a stadium upfit. An athletic field house was erected to make a central home for all the sports. Two locker facilities and a weight room give the boys and girls sports a new place to meet and train. During the design phase I decided that the entry to the locker room should be centered on the goal post. This allowed the home team to run out onto the field during a football game. 12
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MUSC Urban Garden Pavillion Stevens & Wilkinson Charleston, SC Fall 2011 Robby Aull The urban garden is sited on the Medical University of South Carolina’s campus in downtown Charleston. It replaces an old parking lot and provides a green and pedestrian alternative between new large classroom buildings. Its installation benefits both the students on campus and the surrounding community. It serves as an educational tool for people of all ages in the area. With Charleston’s burgeoning local food scene this project is the perfect addition for the area. The pavillion includes a bathroom, classroom, and area to store tools. The design intention was to integrate the structure with the surrounding fence. It’s a classroom that pedestrians can watch on their way to class. Its proximity to sidewalks and the street enables passersby to interface with the project and learn more about it.
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_SUNLIGHT: Growing healthy plants is the ultimate purpose of the garden. To ensure maximum sunlight the pavilion is sited on the south east corner of the urban garden, minimizing shadows cast from the structure. _EDUCATION: The pavilion’s function is to educate people about the advantages of urban farming. It is designed as an extroverted structure that brings the field into the teaching space. The building’s transparency allows the public to see its functions and its corner location maximizes pedestrian interaction. The wooden walls separate different areas, but allow for an inexpensive way to shade, ventilate, and secure. _SUSTAINABILITY: The pavilion is intended to be functional while also showing people how to be sustainable. It includes simple methods such as rainwater harvesting and composting. Charleston’s proximity to the ocean creates strong breezes that cool the area and surrounding homes. The building’s roof is separated from its slatted walls, maximizing the movement of air and ventilation throughout the space.
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Oscar de la Renta: Dubai Meyer Davis Studio, Inc. New York City, NY Summer 2009 Dubai Mall
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For my internship with Meyer Davis Studio I worked on a number of projects, most notably the Oscar de la Renta store in Dubai. I helped construct a digital model and rendered the scenes using materials selected for the store. The entrance rendering was selected for inclusion in the September 2009 issue of Time Design and Style.
ACADEMIC WORK
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Montgomery, AL Fall 2010 - Spring 2011 Prof. Behzad Nakhjavan Our thesis assignment was to design a project to improve the struggling downtown area of Montgomery, Alabama. The difficulty with such an open ended assignment was finding a place to start. I investigated and worked on many different ideas to fix the city, but “fixing it” was not the right angle. It was an approach based on self-interest and not that of the city’s. Don’t design for the city- let the city design for you. I looked closer and asked the difficult question: What does Montgomery really need? After intense studies and research I decided to create a much needed pedestrian connection to the River Walk for the neighborhood of Cottage Hill. I chose Overlook Park for my site because it’s the only area in Montgomery where you can tie together the downtown, neighborhood, and River Walk. The drastic slope of the site led to the creation of a public elevator. This evolved to become a tower, observation deck, and a monument in the landscape. It’s more than just utility- it’s an icon for Montgomery.
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The need for a pedestrian friendly neighborhood access to the riverwalk drove my final thesis decision. Montgomery’s existing access points are downtown and are built for cars. The closest access point to the neighborhood is part of a parking deck. I explored my options and decided that the unused land known as “Overlook Park” would be an ideal site for several reasons. Overlook Park’s proximity to residential areas, downtown, and the proposed river walk make it a unique spot. You cannot tie all three together anywhere else. The city’s connections determined my site.
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The height of the tower was a result of the steep topography along the riverfront. The level change is 140’. The tower’s observation area is just high enough to see over the houses of the cottage hill neighborhood- giving visitors unobstructed views of the city and surrounding area. The tower has 3 main levels: the entry courtyard from the park along the riverwalk, the pedestrian bridge, and the meditation space/ observation deck. The elevator stops at each level and provides ADA accessibility for the tower’s main features. The tower as a vehicle allows for different levels of experience during the visitor’s movements upwards. With different windows in the skin, and viewing platforms on the stairs, it frames specific moments.
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Religare Institute Rome, Italy Spring 2010 Prof. Scott Finn The Religare Institute is a modern take on the Roman Baths. Situated in downtown Rome near the Coliseum- the project was sited on an existing park. Instead of taking away a beloved piece of the community, I decided to instead lift up the park and build under it. Placing the spa underground allows for noise and light regulation. It creates an intimate grotto feel and transports the guests away from hectic city life to renew themselves.
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we lifted up the lawn...
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Piazza Celimontana
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1_lockers 2_cleanse 3_massage 4_caldarium 5_tepedarium 6_frigidarium
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The program required a variety of different types of spa facilities. I decided to add a mixing pool to unite all of the different rooms together. The different spas drain into the long mixing pool that runs the length of the grotto. This provides a unique way of interacting and previewing the nearby rooms. By providing the guest with only a glimpse of what lies within it creates a sense of wonder in the spa. For example, upon experiencing a cold spot guests can exit the pool with nearby stairs and enter the frigidarium. Or or if the smell of eucalyptus piques the senses, spagoers can take a relaxing stop in the aromatherapy room. Whatever their preference- they tailor their own experience at the Religare Institute. The spa terminates at the silent garden- under the ground, but open to the sky. This space holds yoga classes, spiritual guidance, and therapy.
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Chicago Tower Chicago, IL Fall 2009 Prof Tarik Ă–rgen The Chicago Tower was a mixed use project in downtown across from Mariano Park. The program required a theater, commercial space, parking, a sports complex with basketball and racquetball, and apartments. The building has a small footprint to create a public area as an extension of the park. The large cantilevered theater has an amphitheater underneath to encourage community events and to give people a place to gather. The public and private realms within the building are separated by a garden. The residents get to mingle in their own private garden on the roof of the gym. Their apartments are above and the semi-public facilities are below.
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The ground floor gives a space back to the public. The sunken area outside the restaurant entrance creates a gathering area that can be used as an amphitheater. The first floor store fronts were pushed back on the corner to keep them in line with the street edge.
The second floor contains the theater entrance. The theater above relates to the public space below. The retail area on Rush St. expands to maximize window space and square footage.
The gym level contains a basketball court and racquetball area. The weight room is stacked on top of the changing rooms. The racquetball courts have glass sides and are next to expansive windows giving them an open air feel.
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The Skin The skin protects the building, offers privacy, frames views, and controls light. It is constructed of polished steel box bands that react to the need of the building by twisting and bending. With residential units, strips of the skin rotate to block residents from looking onto their neighbor’s porch, but allow them to look outward towards the city. 37
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The slope of the theater seating is slanted to align with the winter sun angles in Chicago. On cold days, the sun penetrates as far possible into the site. During the summer days it shades people gathered in the amphitheater.
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Night Club Venice, Italy Spring 2009 Prof. Paul Zorr ZEITGEIST: “Spirit of the Times” The digital revolution has given us a new world of opportunities for design, music, and experiences. The orthogonal nature of the building is a nod to the pixel- the building block of digital imaging. The building’s form is pixelated- an abstract reference to the digital world that surrounds us. The canal facing facade is reminiscent of waves in the water or the sound waves in the club. The pixelated undulation morphs into a cornice like piece that runs along the side of the structure. It references classical Venetian style and expands the floor area of the balcony. The courtyard and the first floor are an open layout which allows people to move freely through a crowded area. The space can be opened to the outdoors when the weather permits. This saves on cooling costs and gives the club an open air feel. The roof of the glass enclosure retracts and doors slide open to aid in cross ventilation.
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The project had an open ended program. I began by studying the influence of digital technology on architecture. The program progressed when I discovered the recently unveiled piezoelectric dance floor. I wanted to explore a piece of technology and how people interface with it. My investigation into sustainable entertainment implemented passive cooling and other low impact technologies. There are ways to reuse water and cut down on waste in a bar- a place that is largely about consuming.
Boat House & River Walk Montgomery, AL Spring 2008 Prof Justin Miller The program required a boathouse for rowing sculls along the Montgomery River Walk development. The project also needed to work in the future expansion of pedestrian walkway. I decided to bring the river walk through the building and allow the public to view the boats and activities going on inside. The wooden wall blocks harsh direct southern light and shades the building in a constantly changing array of shadows. As the visitors’ journey continues towards the river the wall grows and begins to disintegrate. This allows more light through and increases the view, pulling people forward. The wall controls views from the grassy River Walk. It vignettes the rowing sculls on the Alabama River, the River Walk, and the amphitheater. The boathouse uses the center point of the curve from the existing amphitheater to shape the building. This keeps it in context and allows for a greater area for the boats to maneuver.
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The wooden skin of the building was designed by hand, but in order to achieve openings in their precise location I constructed a 3D model. I carefully arranged each board to hide the structure behind it and obfuscate the window frames. I wanted openings such as doors and windows to appear as a moment of disintegration rather than a plane with clean edges. After creating a 3D model with all the correct openings I digitally unrolled the surface using technology typically reserved for naval architecture. Then I laser cut the wall to place each opening exactly. Once I curved and bent it into shape it fit perfectly in with the rest of the physical model. The skin achieves a more uniform appearance as a single composition.
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The model splits along one of the radii to form two section models.
Intermodal Station Auburn, AL Spring 2008 Prof. Justin Miller The Auburn Intermodal Station was a project that explored the idea of bringing a light rail from Atlanta to Auburn. It would rejuvenate the railways and provide travelers with a bus stop to get to their local destination. The program included a train platform and a waiting area for the bus riders. The form of the building was inspired by the streamlined train engines of the 1930s - 1950s.
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Vertical Landscape Auburn, AL Summer 2007 tile module
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For this challenge we were to make a landscape from a single tile. I reiterated the tile 9 times- each time with an increasing element of chaos. For my second landscape I decided that the two half panels should work together. By combining them it give the impression that the landscape is lifting up and flying away.
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY
Axon Drawing hand drafted fall 2007
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Montgomery Faรงade prismacolor fall 2010
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Italia figure/ground study 120 film
Portraits this page: silver gelatin print, 2010 opposite page (clockwise) polaroid, 2011 digital, 2010 digital, 2010 negative scan, 2011
South Carolina Sleeps digital
PAUL RUDOPLH - KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY HOUSE Auburn, AL February 26, 2011
Wollensak 4� Barrel Lens Ilford Orthochromatic Plus FIlm ID-11 Developer
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