LEVI WALL DESIGN / WORK
LEVI WALL: EDUCATION
Kansas State University: Manhattan, KS 2007-2012 Master of Architecture Doherty High School: Colorado Springs, CO 2003-2007 Graduated in top 5% of class
WORK
February 2013-Present: [au]workshop, Fort Collins, CO Conceptual/Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Masterplanning, Capacity Studies, Landscape Design Visualization, 3D Modeling September 2012-Present: Freelance Graphic Design, Visualization August 2011-May 2012: GTA for History of the Designed Environment I+II, K-State CAPD May-August 2011: Brubacher Building Workshop, Lawrence, KS Interior remodeling, including demolition, framing, painting, and concrete work; furniture building, welding, woodworking, fabrication, 3-D visualization
SKILLS Sketchup AutoCad Revit 3dsMAX Maxwell Render
Hand-built Models Woodworking Framing Concrete Welding
Hand Drawing Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Office
Rhino Grasshopper V-Ray Kerkythea
CONTENTS:
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14 OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE
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A HOSTEL FOR THE WILDERNESS
leviwalldesign@gmail.com 719.649.8698 issuu.com/leviwall leviwalldesign.tumblr.com
ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCE 2011-2012: Oz Design Journal, Staff member for issue 34: Infrastructure helped with putting on events, especially designing promotional graphics. October 2011: Joplin Design Charette,organized by AIA Central States and Springfield participated in a charette, where students and professionals developed a conceptual masterplan for Joplin Missouri. Spring 2011: Study Abroad Program, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy spent four months in Tuscany, with trips to other European cities such as Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, and Assisi, Barcelona, Berlin, Prague, and Paris Fall 2007-Fall 2010: Cru Worship Team Leader I consider music a driving passion, and had the opportunity to use my talents and practice my faith by being a full-time member of the worship team.
AWARDS
Delineation Competition, Spring 2012 First Place in the Computer Rendering category. Emporia, KS Transitions House Co-winner in design competition of an educational house, to be finished Spring 2011 Dean’s List Spring 2009, Spring 2010
REFERENCES Prof. Wayne “Mick” Charney charney@ksu.edu 785.532.1103 More references available upon request.
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38 SUBURBAN ECOVILLAGE [THESIS PROJECT]
GRAPHIC DESIGN 3
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE CONCEPT / MASSING
G STIN EXI TIES LI FACI
Fall 2010 / Prof. Miriam Neet
NEW SITE
OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD, CHICAGO, IL
Our studio proposed an expansion to the Old Town School of Folk Music and Dance in Chicago, IL, to accommodate a growing student base. Located in the heart of Old Town, a historic neighborhood, the school caters to a diverse group of musicians, singers, dancers, and lovers of the arts who attend private lessons, group workshops, and public performances. The program consists of individual music lesson rooms, dance studios, group practice rooms, performance space, and archive storage. EXPANSION SITE, NORTH SIDE OF LINCOLN AVE.
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MASSING / FACADE DESIGN >
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN THROUGH MODEL ITERATION
MASSING
The design creates a public space on the first floor by lifting up the building mass and minimizing structure. The facade strategy explores dematerialization of brick, a historic neighborhood material, by floating it off the ground and puncturing it with large windows. These windows broadcast the inside activities to the street, encouraging practice to become performance.
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OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE FACADE DESIGN
ASSEMBLY EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
The private program is conceived as a lifted mass, creating a public ground floor. Light wells divide the mass into three parts, penetrating the building to the ground floor. Interior windows connect to the light wells, giving all major programmatic spaces access to daylight.
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Fall 2010 / Prof. Miriam Neet
SPATIAL ORGANIZATION >
PERSPECTIVE FROM LINCOLN AVE.
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OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION
Fall 2010 / Prof. Miriam Neet
The art of dance is created by the illumination of movement. Different lighting situations are explored in the design of the dance studios, so the architecture may inform the art. Third Floor Plan
Light wells acted as a datum for functionally dividing the plan on one axis, while a circulation corridor separates program space and support space on the other axis.
Second Floor Plan
The performance hall visually opens up to the lobby, drawing the visitor in. This space is simple and ideal for different types of performances and events. First Floor Plan
NW(Left) Elevation
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SW(Front) Elevation
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT >
DANCE STUDIO
PERFORMANCE HALL 9
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Design of the school progressed from the schematic level, through design development and construction documentation. As a result, the structure, details and materials became integral to realizing the conceptual ideas. Ash wood panels clad the light wells, warming up the light, and contrasting with the dark brick exterior. Steel box girders free up the ground floor of visible structure, and create the notion of floating masses, left from the carving out of the light wells.
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Fall 2010 / Prof. Miriam Neet
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A HOSTEL FOR THE WILDERNESS SCULPTURE
WRAPPING/WEAVING
Fall 2011 / Prof. Bob Condia
PROCESS-BASED SCULPTURE
The genesis of this project was the exploration of the nature of arachnids in both form and performance, through drawing, sculpture, and model. Early sculptural iterations focused on the three-dimensional bodies of web-weaving spiders; later iterations explored the process of wrapping in dialogue with solid elements as a way to generate form. Finally, the ideas of wrapping, weaving, and tension structurally evolved into a variation on the space frame, which became the basis for a portable wilderness hostel. Martin Heidegger’s writings on phenomenology served as a basis for this reversed design process, where our studio explored essence through the act of creation, then programmed and applied architectural meaning to the resultant objects.
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STRUCTURE >
SCULPTURE 1
STRUCTURE
SCULPTURE 2
STRUCTURAL EXTRAPOLATION
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A HOSTEL FOR THE WILDERNESS STRUCTURE
Fall 2011 / Prof. Bob Condia
STRUCTURAL/SPATIAL DESIGN
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FINAL ITERATION >
CANOPY
RIPSTOP FIRE-RETARDENT NYLON
ROOM PODS
COLORED RIPSTOP NYLON ATTACHED TO HEAVYDUTY NYLON STRAPS, WITH FOAMCORE BASES VENEERED IN WOOD INSIDE, FORMING FLOORS AND SLEEPING SURFACES.
WALKWAYS
SPACE FRAME
6” ROUND PINE MEMBERS ATTACHED WITH CUSTOM ALUMINUM CONNECTORS. STEEL CABLES CREATE TENSION ON BOTTOM CHORD AND ANCHOR FRAME FOR CANTILEVER
UNDERBODY
RIPSTOP FIRE-RETARDENT NYLON
Each iteration became more refined, and basic ideas started to reveal themselves. The process of wrapping explores tensile strength, so I began to explore tensile structures, tents, and space frames. The lightweight nature of these sorts of structural systems lends itself to portability, ideal for remote locations, and minimal site disturbance, ideal for natural areas, thus the program of a wilderness hostel emerged. The final idea about construction consisted of a mix of lightweight standardized and customized components, which could be backpacked into a remote location, as well as site-sourced lumber, all of which would be assembled onsite.
ALUMINUM 5-WAY JOINT
CONCRETE FOOTING
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
PIKES PEAK SUMMIT
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
“DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND” (6 mile hike)
HOSTEL SITE
(1.5 mile hike)
CRAGS CAMPGROUND
PHENOMENOLOGICAL DIAGRAM
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A HOSTEL FOR THE WILDERNESS FINAL ITERATION
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Fall 2011 / Prof. Bob Condia
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SUBURBAN ECOVILLAGE [THESIS PROJECT] CONCEPT
Spring 2012 / Prof. Bob Condia
PANORAMA OF THE SITE, LOCATED NEAR OVERLAND PARK, KS
SITE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
The success of suburbia in America represents a widespread desire to re-create the country in the city (or vice versa), fostered by both the nostalgic view of America’s agrarian past, and its abundance of land and natural resources. But why does this desire to live in some image of the past exist? Why are so many city-dwellers taken with the idyllic imagery of the countryside? Perhaps the way ‘they used to live’ represents a more holistic approach to life, one in which the human being understood his connection to the earth and his fellow human beings. Alternatives exist to modern urban and suburban lifestyles. Among these, the model of the eco-village stands out as a particularly interesting combination of low-tech organic farming, high-tech energy systems, and the desire to live in community.
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REST
CHAPEL
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
REST
‘WRAPPING’
HOUSING
K PROGRAM
PATHS/CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY CENTER cafe, market, gathering spaces, etc.
SITE / MASTERPLAN >
‘CLOISTER’ COMMUNITY ROOMS
SOCIAL SPACE SPICE + HERB GARDEN INTEGRATED PV PANELS
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ANIMALS
FOOD PRODUCTION
COOK
PREFAB SIPs
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PREFAB ROOM INSERTS
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REST
‘WRAPPING’
HOUSING
PARK
WORK PROGRAM
GREEN SPACE/PATHS
PATHS/CON
MASS CUSTOMIZED, SUSTAINABLE HOUSING
PROGRAM SITE
DIVERSE LIVING ACCOMODATIONS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
AUTHENTIC ENCOUNTERS WITH NATURE
HANDS-ON FOOD PRODUCTION
SOCIAL SPA
INTEGRATED PV PANELS
FOOD PROD
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PREFAB SIPs
SITE MASSING POPULATION:100-150
WINDOW/ MOVEABLE SHADE SYSTEM PREFAB ROOM INSERTS
GREEN SPAC
GICAL SOUNDNESS
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REST
PARK
GATHE
WINDOW/ MOVEABLE SHADE SYSTEM
ORCHARD
VEGETABLES
Sustainable Energy Systems
HEAT
FABRICATION [Sustainable Systems and Practices]
MODULAR, PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES
Participation in Food Production/ Natural Systems
SITE
Experiential Connections
-insulation (Passive house) -natural ventillation -site: windbreaks -passive solar heating -solar water heating -geothermal heating
Visual Connections Architectural Expression of Ideals
CONCEPTUAL COLLAGE
LIGHT -daylighting -views -optimizing planting plan
MECHANICAL -mechanical potential of architecture -machinery+tools housing
APARTMENT BUILDING
METABOLIC -growing food on site -organic farming
COMMUNITY ROOM
The project consists of a prototype housing/multipurpose development that fosters community and ecological connectedness by responding to three tenets of holistic living: personal satisfaction, social satisfaction, and ecological soundness. The goal was that in the authenticity of architectural expression, a holistic truth will be revealed about human nature that encompasses physical, mental, spiritual, vocational and ecological diBUILDING CLUSTER mensions. Located in the southern part of Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City, KS, on the cusp of suburban development and near patches of rural remnants, the ecovillage makes a statement about the status quo of modern suburbanites verses the possibilities of quality of life and sustainability.
SUPPLEMENTAL -solar panels -windmills
‘CLOISTER’
SINGLE FAMILY UNIT
SITE MASSIN
POPULATION:100-1
POPULATION:18-24
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SUBURBAN ECOVILLAGE [THESIS PROJECT] SITE / MASTERPLAN
Spring 2012 / Prof. Bob Condia
The site, with the surrounding condition applied. The density and morphology must be improved, but the “houseness” of individual dwellings must be retained.
The site, with Steven Holl’s Horizontal Skyscraper applied. The notions of massiveness, connectedness and unity in the architecture emerge.
The site, with the Italian medieval hill town of Pienza applied. The concept of the urban plinth as a model for density and creating a sense of place emerges.
A series of explorations of the site revealed ideas about how to create a dense condition to maintain land for food production, how to foster a strong sense of place, how to accommodate passive and sustainable systems of energy producion and conservation, and how to relate to the landscape. Unlike the usual suburban condition, the resultant ideas maintained a strong delineation between “urban” and “agrarian” spaces, allowing for more efficent land use and more specific experiences.
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URBAN PLENTH ACTS AS A RAIN CATCHER
SITE / MASTERPLAN >
PHASE I
PHASE 1
PHASE II
PHASE 2
PHASE III
PHASE 3
The “Urban Plinth”, an abstracted version of a medieval hill town, presented itself as a holistic way to create density, architectural unity, systems integration, and a sense of place, as well as allowing for phased development. The morphology of the plinth evolved to become more expressive and site-specific. THE URBAN PLINTH: MORPHOLOGICAL DIAGRAM 23
SUBURBAN ECOVILLAGE [THESIS PROJECT] SITE / MASTERPLAN
Spring 2012 / Prof. Bob Condia
FINAL SITE MODEL
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PLACE MAKING > PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS 20,000 ft total 2
PROGRAM/STRUCTURES single family homes apartments group homes commercial/work space community rooms “barn” events space daycare center cafe water tower/chapel barn
GARDENS/GREEN SPACE 20,000 ft total 2
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
AUTO CIRCULATION/PARKING
PLENTH BASE
WATER COLLECTION/FILTRATION SYSTEM
GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
WINDSPIRE WINDMILLS
PARKS/OPEN SPACE FOOD PRODUCTION:
orchard ground planting animals
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Spring 2012 / Prof. Bob Condia
PLACE MAKING >
“THE BARN” : A GATHERING SPACE Every town needs its forum. The Barn is a flexible space for gatherings of all sorts, from community meetings to markets, from concerts to exhibitions. The trussed roof structure frees up a large, continuous floor space. Retractable overhead doors allow different levels of enclosure.
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Spring 2012 / Prof. Bob Condia
PLACE MAKING >
â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TOWERâ&#x20AC;? : A SPIRITUAL PLACE The water tower presented itself as a special opportunity for typological combination. Its relative height to the residential buildings echoes how grand medieval churches towered above, and visually anchored their surroundings. Partially enclosed, the underbelly of the tower becomes the ceiling of a chapel, and lights streams down around its sides. The chapel exudes a sense of refuge from the elements, and is ideal for both personal reflection, and small gatherings.
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SUBURBAN ECOVILLAGE [THESIS PROJECT]
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Spring 2012 / Prof. Bob Condia
CONSTRUCTION >
“THE GARDENS” : COMMUNAL INTERSECTIONS In addition to the shared fields, individual plots are provided within the Urban Plinth, encouraging residents to cultivate their own plants and create outdoor spaces. Unlike suburban yards, the gardens are grouped together in the center of the buildings, so that “yard work” becomes an opportunity to encounter community.
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BUILDINGS SPACE ADEQUATELY FOR SOLAR ACESS EVERY BUILDING EQUIPPED WITH SOLAR PANELS PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING ON GROUND FLOOR
WORK
SUBURBAN ECOVILLAGE [THESIS PROJECT] CONSTRUCTION
URB
PROGRAM
Spring 2012 / Prof. Bob Condia
PATHS
SOCIAL INTEGRATED PV PANELS
FOOD PH PREFAB SIPs WINDOW/ MOVEABLE SHADE SYSTEM PREFAB ROOM INSERTS
PH
GREEN
FIRST HOUSING ITERATION
PH
SECOND HOUSING ITERATION
SITE
+ MASS CUSTOMIZATION
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+ PASSIVE HOUSE STRATEGIES
“HOME-NESS”
CONSTRUCTION >
The ideas of mass customization, passive and active energy conservation/creation systems, a context-specific material palette, and traditional typological reference were employed in designing the construction and assembly strategy. Mass customization enables the ecovillage to be settled in phases, with each individual or family customizing their dwelling from a system of standardized parts. In addition to general site sustainability strategies, each buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roof is angled for and equipped with photovoltaic panels to provide a portion of the electricity needed, and retractable sunshades to control solar gain and glare. The buildings were also thought of in terms of physical, social, and experiential contexts, so elements like gabled roofs and inclusion of color and recycled barnboard reinforce the idea that the ecovillage is synthesized of both old and new ideas.
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LARGE APARTMENT
SUBURBAN ECOVILLAGE [THESIS PROJECT] CONSTRUCTION
1/8”=1ʼ
Spring 2012 / Prof. Bob Condia
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
RECYCLED WOOD CLADDING
Loft
ALUMINUM FRAME
integrated operable shading panels, polycarbonate diffusing panels, recycled wood cladding panels
STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS 8”, R-35
Second Floor
WINDOW/DOOR UNITS
windows are operable for natural ventillation
WALL UNITS/ BATHROOM BLOCKS
First Floor
PREFAB FLOOR PANELS
SINGLE FAMILY HOME 1/8”=1ʼ
STAIR UNTIS
SITE-BUILT CONCRETE FRAME
integrated utility chase, radiant floor heating system
FINAL HOUSING ITERATION 34
CONSTRUCTION >
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Track Aluminum Frame Aluminum Shutters 1 2 5
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Track Nylon Rollers Aluminum Shutters
Shutter Housing, Motor Aluminum Shutters Photovoltaic Panels Recycled Wood Cladding Transluscent Polycarbonate Panel 06/20 9:00
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EXTERIOR FRAME ASSEMBLY DESIGN / SOLAR SHADING STUDY 35
SUBURBAN ECOVILLAGE [THESIS PROJECT]
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Spring 2012 / Prof. Bob Condia
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
COVER DESIGN for ARWEN FONZEN SINGER/SONGWRITER + PIANO
COVER DESIGN for AARON BROWN ACOUSTIC FOLK
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ALBUM ARTWORK
PHOTO COMPOSITING
PHOTOGRAPH from ASSISI, IT COMPOSITED WITH FOLDED PAPER SCAN
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
POSTER DESIGN
“TOUR” POSTER for ANTLER BEAR FOLK ROCK / AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY 40
POSTER DESIGN
PROMOTIONAL POSTERS for OZ JOURNAL, A STUDENT-EDITED PUBLICATION at K-STATE CAPD
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
POSTER DESIGN
TOUR POSTER for ANDREW BIRD FOLK ROCK / AVANTGARDE / BLUEGRASS COMPETITION ENTRY 42
POSTER DESIGN
EVENT POSTER for INGROOVES FONTANA 10th ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION ENTRY
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