Architecture Portfolio

KATY SWANK UNDERGRADUATE PORTFOLIO AUGUST 2020

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Invisible Refuge Zero Energy Modular Home Glenn H. Curtiss Museum East Aurora Theater A Vision for Preservation Disco Company of Rochester Hive: RoboBee R&D Facility Urban Sketching The Tower Adirondack Eco-Camp

01 In-Visible Refuge project statement:

The In-Visible Refuge sits along the Finger Lakes Trail as an interpretation of the typical lean-to structures found at other points on the path. These lean-tos provide a place to pause and rest during long hikes throughout western New York. The curve of the steel structure provides a frame to drape the steel mesh and glass across. The result is reminiscent of a tent, but remains as a permanent object in the woods, providing a place to pause and reflect along one’s journey.

tools:

colored pencil, autocad, sketchup, lumion

design studio 2 february 2017

steel mesh cable clamp glass square

site analysis: ontario county park

02 Zero Energy Modular Home project statement:

ZEMH is a home that suits the rural setting of Allegany County while introducing a new, more efficient way of living to the region. The design abides by shipping regulations to allow the component modules to be transported to the site after being assembled in a controlled environment.

Solar panels, geothermal heating, and repurposed, local materials were incorporated into the design to further increase the efficiency of the home.

tools:

autocad, sketchup, lumion Room Key 1. Covered Entry 2. Kitchen 3. Dining Room 4. Outdoor Patio 5. Living Room 6. Bedroom 1 7. Bedroom 2 8. Mechanical Room 9. Bathroom 990 Square Feet

axes

floor plan

private vs. public

design studio 2 march 2017

section A

view of west elevation

section B

03 Glenn H. Curtiss Museum project statement:

The existing Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY lacked organization and was far from representative of the incredible innovator and engineer that Curtiss had once been. The design intent of the museum redesign was to create an exciting and engaging space for visitors to learn about the incredible man Glenn Gurtiss had been and create an educational experience that people would want to return to again and again.

The architecture seeks to replicate the 5 phases of flight and the emotions associated with each phase: grounded beginning, ascent, flight, descent, and landing.

tools:

colored pencil, prismacolor marker

parti

design studio 3 december 2017

massing development

longitudinal building section

04 East Aurora Theater project statement:

The Village of East Aurora highly values its historical identity and building stock, however the movie theater on Main Street has lost the character that had once identified it as a primary community gathering place in the early twentieth century. Research was conducted to understand how the context and materials of the building had changed from the original architecture to the present condition. The information gathered was used to propose a new facade that embraced what the theater had once been, while recognizing the need to be conscious of contextual changes over time.

tools:

colored pencil, prismacolor marker

future

design studio 4 february 2018

past: 1928

present: 2018

“East Aurora is a community that is firmly rooted in its past and keenly aware of the qualities that make the Village a great place to shop, work and live.�

-Village of East Aurora

05 A Vision for Preservation project statement:

A collaborative project that involved all classmates to envision what the future of Andover, NY could be with a strong emphasis on involving community members. The project was presented in Washington D.C. at the Appalachian Regional Commission Teaching Project Conference. The Village of Andover will increase its sustainability by optimizing green spaces, reusing existing buildings, and introducing sustainable infrastructure.

Main Street currently lacks activity nodes and stopping power to engage people passing through the village. Main Street will become a promenade that enhances the architectural, social and economic capital of the Village. It will provide economic resources; a high concentration and variety of activity; sociability; a strong community identity, and architectural beauty. role: student leader, main street team leader

studio colleagues at community presentation

design studio 5 november 2018

North Main Corner Park: Define the Main Street Promenade to the north and reclaim the street. A redundant section of street was removed and replaced with pedestrian walks, seating, and interpretive signage on the history of the village.

Tufty’s Grill: Convert a rundown and abandoned garage into a vibrant community gathering place with street side seating.

06 Disco Company of Rochester project statement:

The Disco Company is inspired by the initial development of the dance and the freedom it provided during the 1970s. The building is almost completely submerged to reflect how the dance began as an underground movement before it exploded as the most popular dance of the decade. The underground building allows for a large urban plaza above, inspired by the circular forms of disco balls, that creates a place for people to gather both day and night. The projections into the urban plaza allow for glimpses into the party below and glow at night to draw people into the performance center.

tools:

revit, autocad, sketchup, lumion, illustrator, photoshop

process sketches

design studio 5 december 2018

parti

view of stage

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longitudinal building section

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design studio 5 december 2018

physical model

07 Hive: RoboBee R&D Facility project statement:

The Hive acts as the laboratory of RoboBee research and development, similar to how a beehive acts as the home of a honey bee colony. All paths of circulation pass through the central, hexagonal atrium, creating a stimulating and dynamic environment, much like the hum of an active beehive. A greenhouse and green roof are integrated within the facility to provide ample area for the experimentation of RoboBee prototypes. Sustainable design strategies, such as ground-source heat, solar power, natural ventilation, and a focus on daylighting form a facility that is deeply rooted in and reliant upon its site.

tools:

revit, autocad, illustrator, photoshop, lumion EQ

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natural ventilation

solar angles

stack ventilation

rainwater collection

design studio 6 may 2019

view of main entrance

view of atrium

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design studio 6 may 2019

CLEAN MECHANICAL ROOM 6 HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR HANDLING UNITS PARTICULATE SENSORS SMART CONTROL SYSTEM ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEMS

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07 Hive: RoboBee R&D Facility

OUTER COPING ROOF BASE FLASHING 8” RIGID INSULATION WATERPROOF MEMBRANE W 14 x 30 OPEN WEB JOISTS AT 5’ O.C.

WOOD RAINSCREEN 1” AIRSPACE 2” RIGID INSULATION WATERPROOF MEMBRANE 8” CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT 4” REIN. CONCRETE SLAB STEEL DECKING OPEN WEB JOISTS AT 5’ O.C. W 12 x 14 BEAM

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design studio 6 may 2019

physical models

08 Urban Sketching project statement:

A selection of sketches from my study abroad experience.

urban sketching & journaling march-may 2018

09 The Tower project statement:

A modern incandescent light fixture. Designed as a table lamp to provide diffused light in a living room or bedroom.

tools:

bass wood, vellum, wood stain

color, lighting, & acoustics november 2017

10 Adirondack Eco-Camp project statement:

The Adirondacks have been a destination for adventure-seekers and those looking to spend time in the great outdoors since the nineteenth century. Recently, a sharp increase in tourism has begun to degrade parts of the natural landscape and is contributing to hot spots of human activity within the park. The development of an Eco-Camp would allow tourists to enjoy the wilderness responsibly and with minimal impact on the landscape by encouraging sustainable tourism and backcountry skills. The following thesis explores the development of a single Eco-Camp in the Adirondack Park and the effects it could have on the surrounding region. If successful the Eco-Camp could be replicated in other areas of the Adirondack Park and anywhere that tourism has begun to degrade the beauty of the natural wilderness.

tools:

revit, autocad, illustrator, photoshop, lumion

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

ADIRONDACK PARK

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HIKER TRAILHEAD REGISTRATION TOTALS: CASCADE TRAIL

thesis studio may 2020

CLINTON COUNTY

FRANKLIN COUNTY ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY CRANBERRY LAKE

HERKIMER COUNTY

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LEWIS COUNTY

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HIGH PEAKS WILDERNESS AREA

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HAMILTON COUNTY SPECULATOR

NORTH RIVER NORTH CREEK

WARREN COUNTY LAKE GEORGE

SARATOGA COUNTY FULTON COUNTY

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ADIRONDACK PARK

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HIGH PEAKS WILDERNESS DESIGNATED A HOT SPOT OF HUMAN ACTIVITY

10 Adirondack Eco-Camp problem:

An unprecedented number of recreationalists visiting the Adirondack State Park over the past 10 years have begun to cause irreversible damage to the pristine Adirondack wilderness. Approximately 12.4 million people visited the Adirondack State Park in 2017, 24% more than visited the park in 2011. The sheer number of untrained and unprepared recreationalists visiting the Adirondack State Park are causing damage to unique ecosystems and contributing to severe overuse of certain areas within the park.

societal need:

The education of tourists visiting sensitive environments is crucial to make people aware of the impact their actions have on the region they are visiting. This increased awareness will help to preserve the biodiversity of the tourist destination and also promote environmentally conscious behavior when the tourist returns home in order to sustain a resilient planet.

9 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE IN THE OUTDOORS ARE UNINFORMED ABOUT THEIR IMPACTS

HYPOTHESIS If the Eco-Camp is developed then a culture of sustainable wilderness tourism will be fostered in the Adirondack Park through the education of tourists on the value of biodiversity and on the impact their actions have on the natural environment.

thesis studio 6 may 2020

HIGH USE OF ADIRONDACK PARK

EXPOSURE TO NATURAL AREAS

EDUCATION

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS BEHAVIOR

DEGRADATION OF ADIRONDACK ECOSYSTEMS

NEED FOR RESPONSIBLE DESTINATION

NEED FOR EDUCATION

ADIRONDACK ECO-CAMP ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

MORE SUSTAINABLE ADK TOURISM

project logic diagrams

10 Adirondack Eco-Camp

ECO ADK

IF SUCCESSFUL THE ECO-CAMP WILL...

EDUCATE

DIVERSIFY

...by facilitating connections between outdoor experts and tourists.

...through sponsorship programs and school partnerships.

DISPERSE REVENUE

PROMOTE ETHICAL RECREATION

...by attracting tourists to a location that has not yet beneďŹ ted from increased Adirondack tourism.

...through guided programs and access to a variety of outdoor activities.

PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ...by employing strategies of passive design and utilizing locally available materials.

NATURAL DAYLIGHTING

methodology

RAINWATER COLLECTION

NATURAL VENTILATION

SOLAR POWER

LOCAL MATERIALS

NATURAL MATERIALS

thesis studio 6 may 2020 CORNWALL MASSENA

site selection criteria:

MALONE OGDENSBURG

MASSAWEPIE SCOUT CAMP PIERCEFIELD, NY

1. Immersive natural landscape 2. Legal zone of development 3. Access to state land for recreation 4. Access to waterways or lake 5. Town with currently low growth in tourist spending 6. Proximity to railroad transportation

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As it is the mission of the Eco-Camp to conserve and preserve the beautiful landscapes that make up the Adirondack Park, the development of Eco-Camps on previously developed state land would benefit the park as a whole by promoting the education of park users and advancing sustainable tourism in the region. In keeping with the strict regulations of the Adirondack Park, a site was selected that has previously been developed and operated a similar type of camp to the proposed Eco-Camp, Massawepie Scout Camp, in St. Lawrence County.

Camp Entrance

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Deer Pond

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programming:

Immersion in the wilderness often, ironically, requires shelter. The Adirondack Eco-Camp provides both wilderness immersion and shelter for all who visit. The entire campus of the Eco-Camp serves as an outdoor classroom: a destination for experiential learning to take place in nature. Experiential, nature-based learning has the ability to increase one’s value of the natural environment, which encourages

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

TENT SITES

BATH HOUSE

actions that help to preserve and protect the wilderness. The selected site for the proposed development of the Eco-Camp is deep in the Adirondack Park surrounded by nothing but trees, water, wildlife, and fresh air. Guests to the camp will leave modern amenities behind in favor of a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle filled with opportunities to learn and engage with environmental experts.

thesis studio may 2020

10 Adirondack Eco-Camp

DEER POND CABINS ACCESSIBLE BOARDWALK

BATH HOUSE

WATERFRONT TENT SITES LODGE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM BOARDWALK TO ACCESS STAFF VILLAGE, STORAGE, & MAINTENANCE SHUTTLE STATION 0

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thesis studio 6 may 2020

APPROACH TO LODGE

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

10 Adirondack Eco-Camp LEVEL 1 1. Lobby 2. Balcony 3. Lounge 4. Conference Room 5. Director’s Office 6. Office 7. Delivery 8. Medical 9. Toilet Room 10. Housekeeping 11. Shower Room 12. Bunk Room 13. Dining Hall 14. Kitchen 15. Kitchen Storage 16. Mechanical 17. Storage 18. Classroom

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thesis studio 6 may 2020

CHIMNEY ACTS AS THERMAL MASS ABSORBS HEAT FROM SOLAR GAIN AND FIRES AND THEN RELEASES EVENLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY

HIGH EFFICIENCY PELLET STOVE 1 PER BUNK ROOM

TROMBE WALL

NATURAL VENTILATION

RADIANT FLOOR HEATING PIPES NATURAL VENTILATION

POND LOOP COLLECTOR

RADIANT FLOOR HEATING PIPES HEAT PUMP

LODGE: THERMAL COMFORT

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