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Phone : 440.479.0315 E-mail : lfallert@gmail.com
Websites : issuu.com/lfal1985 flickr.com/linzhalo Twitter : @lfal1985
Current Address : 1209 S. College St. Unit #2331 Charlotte, NC 28203
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CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Professional
2015 2014 2014 2013
Sanstone Offices The Palm Restaurant Adaptable School Prototype Tin Lizzy’s Cantina
2012 2011 2011 2010
Thesis: Steampunk & Architecture Rosewood Arts Centre Malta Passivhaus Studio West Chelsea Towers
2009 C.H. Robinson & Fusions 2008 Cleveland Design Competition 2008 Cletronics, Inc.
2007 2007 2006 2004
Myaamia Tribe Studio London Sustainability Studio Luxembourg Urban Studio Artwork
Graduate
Professional
Undergraduate
2015
Sanstone Offices
PURPOSE: To design the corporate offices for the owners and operators of Sanstone Health Facilities. REQUIREMENTS: Two stories to include open and enlosed office spaces, two separate ground level entrances and reception areas, one centralized staircase, and ample conference areas. CONCEPT: The create a residential-style office building which would mimic the adjacent built environment. The lower level is to feature an open office space with smaller offices to accomodate a future tenant, while the second story will contain large offices for the owners of the company. The interior will feature modern furniture, millwork and a cable rail staircase. Large windows and a cupola bring in ample natural light.
Upper Right: Interior Perspective [SketchUP, Shaderlight] Section [AutoCAD] Above (Left) Exterior Perspectives [SketchUP, Shaderlight]
Above (Right): Floor Plans (Axons) [SketchUP, Shaderlight]
M i l l s R i v e r, N o r t h C a r o l i n a
2014
The Palm Restaurant
PURPOSE: To design a new eatery for the international restaurant group, The Palm. The Dallas location will feature an upscale dining experience. REQUIREMENTS: One story restaurant and patio on the ground floor level of the brand new Dallas One building. Wall treatment will include The Palm's famous cartoons featuring Dallas images. CONCEPT: Create an intimate dining space with mixed seating to include large tables, booths, and group seating. Provide a private dining area for banquets and corporate events which features sliding glass doors. The bar should have a lounge look and feel with white, modern banquettes. The architecture should showcase the artist’s talents and the unique characteristics of the Dallas landscape.
Upper Right Floor Plan Axon Featuring the Dining Area [SketchUp, Shaderlight]
Above: Interior Perspective [SketchUP, Shaderlight]
Dallas, Texas
2014
Adaptable School Prototype
PURPOSE: The Adaptable School Prototype is a unique opportunity to design, test, and evaluate the viability of a pre-designed, phased kindergarten through eighth grade school. REQUIREMENTS: Provide an inexpensive charter school model which can be expanded, pushed and pulled, to fit the needs of each individual educational community. CONCEPT: Focus on the major tenants of modern school design. This is to include human (children and adult) scale, visual transparency and safety, integrative technology, daylighting, outdoor fitness, the promotion of collaboration, community connectivy, and flexibility.
Phased Kindergarten Through 8th Grade Top: Front Entrance Perspective [SketchUP] Center Right: View From Above [SketchUP]
Above: Outdoor Playspace [SketchUP]
Anywhere, USA
ADAPTABLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
FEATURE FOCUS:
PHASED KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE
HUMAN SCALE From furniture to architectural features, careful attention is paid to the child’s interaction with the environment.
VISUAL TRANSPARENCY / SAFETY Interior classroom windows allow for a visual connection with the learning commons.
TECHNOLOGY Technology integration provides a greater connectivity to classrooms across the globe, access to new teaching methods, and student participation opportunities.
DAYLIGHTING
The Adaptable School Prototype is a unique opportunity to design, test, and evaluate the viability of a pre-designed, phased kindergarten through eighth grade school. We invite you to explore the complete design package provided in this document, ask us questions concerning the design, cost, or feasibility, and then we in turn will modify the design to create a school that fits your particular needs.
Natural daylight is invited into each and every classroom which has been proven to improve student’s test scores.
OUTDOOR FITNESS Each grade level has direct connectivity to the outdoors, allowing for active learning and play.
COLLABORATION Spaces are provided for varying levels of collaboration including learning commons, huddle spaces, and a large centralized commons.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY The community is invited into the building for use of the media center/ library, viewing of the gallery walkway, and to watch afterschool performances.
FLEXIBILITY Large open spaces such as commons areas provide multi-functional space while furniture and partitions allow for smaller groupings.
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PHASE I: KINDERGARTEN - FIFTH GRADE SECOND GRADE
FOURTH GRADE
KINDERGARTEN
PLAN KEY
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning
Living Machine
Teacher/ Guidance Specialty Classrooms Kindergarten and First Grades
Learning Commons
Science Flex
Second and Third Grades
Learning Commons
Learning Commons
Fourth and Fifth Grades Adaptable Classroom
Huddle
Huddle The Social
CLASSROOMS
Media Center
Kitchen Study Nook
Commons
3 classrooms per grade level space for 1 additional classroom per grade level
Study Nook
The Galley
Gallery Walkway
The Arts
SIZE
3D Art Display
Music Room A
Administration/ Work Room Music Room B
Conference
Guidance Office
Performance Huddle
Huddle
35,000 S.F. (as shown) 40,000 S.F. (total building square footage to include 4 classrooms per grade)
Tutor Room
STUDENTS 20 students per classroom
Learning Commons Learning Commons
Science Flex
Learning Commons
360 students @ 3 classrooms 480 students @ 4 classrooms
COST Base cost at $85 per S.F. $3,400,000 (total building)
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning
THIRD GRADE
FIFTH GRADE
THE COMMONS
FIRST GRADE
LEARNING COMMONS
OUTDOOR LEARNING
The Kindergarten through Fifth grade Phase I prototype module offers a comprehensive design strategy for a modest budget. Careful attention is placed on human scale, visual transparency, technology, daylighting, outdoor fitness, collaboration, community connectivity, and flexibility. PLAN FEATURES - A secure entrance with an adminstrative work room - Guidance office, tutor, and conference room - An entrance art gallery for 2D, 3D, and mixed media arts - 3 Specialty classrooms (Arts, Music, Media or Library) - Six grade levels with 3-4 classrooms to each accommodate between 20-25 students - Learning commons by grade level which includes lounge or stage space, meeting areas, small group work space, a wash area for Second through Fifth grade, a storage room, and lockers or cubbies - Flexible space for a variety of learning opportunities including stages for “campfire” space, small group meeting areas (Huddle room) for “watering hole” space, and lounge or study nook areas for “cave” spaces - A large centralized commons area for dining, study, performance, and exercise - Outdoor learning environments for scientific study, fresh air, and exercise
PHASE II: MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAN KEY
SIXTH GRADE
The Middle School Phase II addition connects directly to the base prototype and further expands the Charter School programmatic requirements.
Teacher/ Guidance Specialty Classrooms Sixth Grade Learning Commons
Seventh Grade Eighth Grade Administration Offices
Science Flex Tres Ans Cafe Exercise Room Fitness Center Outdoor Exercise P.E. Office Huddle
Study Nook
Art Walk Study Nook Huddle
Science Lab
Huddle
PLAN FEATURES - A Cafe/ Commons area for dining, study, and group meetings - An Art Walk corridor for student display - A Wellness Center which includes a large fitness room, a smaller exercise (weight and tumble) room, a P.E. Office/ Health room, and access to an outdoor exercise space - A Science Lab which includes wash sinks and upper level lab equipment, with direct access to an outdoor courtyard - Three grade levels with four classrooms each which will accommodate 20-25 students - Learning commons by grade level which includes lounge and meeting areas, a storage room, and lockers - Flexible space which includes three different sizes of Huddle rooms, a booth style study nook, and science flex rooms CLASSROOMS
Learning Commons
Science Flex
Science Flex
Learning Commons
4 classrooms per grade level
SIZE 22,000 S.F.
STUDENTS 20 students per classroom SEVENTH GRADE
EIGTH GRADE
240 students @ 4 classrooms
EXPANSION PACK: PROTOTYPE MODULE UPGRADE Conference Teacher’s Lounge Additional Classroom
Guidance
Media Loft Open To Below
Office Manager
Principal
Assistant Principal
Secretary Office
Interim Office
Health Room
Records
Additional Classroom
LEVEL TWO: The Kindergarten through Fifth grade module has the ability to accommodate a second story level above the music room, storage, and restrooms. This space may provide additional classrooms, commons or open media space, two story atrium, relocation of guidance rooms, a teacher’s lounge, and an administration wing. Two new stairs and an elevator provide accessibility to the second story.
Reception
Concessions
ADDITIONAL MODULES: Bleachers
P.E. Office 1 P.E. Office 2
Boy’s Locker Room Girl’s Locker Room
Storage/ Laundry
Gymnasium
Additional modules may be added to the base prototype upon request. Options include a Gymnasium which would house concessions, locker rooms, and PE offices, an Arts Expansion to include practice rooms, separate choral and instrument rooms, and a black box performance space, or a Theater to include a stage with fixed seating, formal lobby, ticket sales, practice and dressing rooms, and prop/ costume storage.
FINANCIAL PLAN The following spreadsheets provide a conceptual proforma and development cost information for the Adaptable School Prototype. This data is based on the assumption that the first year will provide for 360 students (3 classrooms per grade) while year five will include both phases that will provide for 720 students in total. Annual revenue is based on revenue projections from LEA 2013-2014 per pupil funding for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to include state funds, local funds, and federal EC funds. Insight Architects recognizes that each school will have different needs and requirements based on initial funding available. We have formed relationships with funding sources which will help to fast track your plan into a reality. In addition, we have the resources to assist in your search for a new site, for the building or purchase of temporary (modular) structures, or for locating and upfitting an existing temporary space. Phase One Ͳ Years 1 and 2 (Estimates Based on Second Year projections) Charter School Ǧ Gross Cost Annual Revenue (Year Two): $3,481,310 (From Application 2nd year Projections) Source: Form 990 Source: NACPS for Same Year Grades Served: Annual Revenue # Students Annual Lease Total Dev. Costs* $3,481,310 480 15% of Revenue $ 522,197 $ 5,094,600 $3,481,310 480 20% of Revenue $ 696,262 $ 6,792,800 Approx PPR $ 7,253
Phase Two Ͳ Years 3Ͳ5 (Estimates Based on provided financial projections) Charter School Ǧ Gross Cost Annual Revenue: Source: Form 990 Annual Revenue # Students Source: NACPS for Same Year Grades Served: Annual Revenue # Students Annual Lease Total Dev. Costs* Year Three $4,105,827 560 15% of Revenue $ 615,874 $ 6,008,527 $4,105,827 560 20% of Revenue $ 821,165 $ 8,011,370 Approx PPR $ 7,332 Year Four $4,681,678 $4,681,678
2015Ǧ2016 KǦ5 Dev. Cost / Pupil $ 10,614 $ 14,152
2016Ǧ2018 KǦ8 Dev. Cost / Pupil $ 10,730 $ 14,306
640 640
15% of Revenue $ 702,252 $ 6,851,236 $ 10,705 20% of Revenue $ 936,336 $ 9,134,981 $ 14,273 $ 7,315
720 720
15% of Revenue $ 790,314 $ 7,710,379 $ 10,709 20% of Revenue $ 1,053,752 $ 10,280,505 $ 14,278 $ 7,318
Approx PPR Year Five $5,268,759 $5,268,759 Approx PPR
*Total Dev. Costs include everything required to complete the project: land/building acquisition, due diligence, legal fees, agent fees, permitting, construction, interest carry, etc. Insight will "reverse engineer" what a school can afford based on the school's actual revenue and expenses with an emphasis on design. Development Cost Phase One $ 3,860,668 (Based on 20% of Operating Cost Year One (Maximum)) Item
Description
1 2 3 4
Land Acquisition Real Estate Fees Inflation Contingency Testing and Misc. Civil Engineering Design Fees Construction Cost Furnishings/Fixtures/Equipment Utilities
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Units
School Year: Grades Served: Cost
Acres
6.0% 3.5% 5.0% 1.5% 1.0% 6.0% $85 /S.F. 3.0% Variable
2015Ǧ2016 KǦ5 Cost
$ 411,308 Available For Acquisition $ 24,678 $ 99,960 $ 142,800 $ 42,840 $ 28,560 $ 171,360 33,600 $ 2,856,000 $ 85,680.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 65,000.00
Total
$ 3,860,668
Year One Cost
Annual Revenue (Year One) $2,638,123
# Students (Year Two)
Annual Lease 360
Total Dev. Costs*
Dev. Cost / Pupil
15% of Revenue $ 395,718 $ 3,860,668 $ 10,724
2013
Schematic Design
Tin Lizzy’s Cantina PURPOSE: To design a new restaurant for Atlanta's own Tin Lizzy's Cantina in Kennesaw, GA. The local restaurant chain typically reuses existing buildings and therefore this stand alone structure will serve as their new branding package. REQUIREMENTS: Two stories to include a kitchen, restaurant and bar on the first level, and a second story indoor/ outdoor bar and patio area.
Site Investigations
CONCEPT: The design arose from discussions with the client concerning their brand (i.e. "we do what Mexi-can't") and how they wanted to incorporate their existing finishes. I worked in conjunction with the principals of BoggsVickers Architects, John Boggs and Travis Vickers, to arrive at a building which expresses a modern, eclectic cantina.
Upper Left: Site Investigation [Photo, SketchUp, Photoshop, AutoCAD Architecture 2013] Schemtic Design [SketchUp, Photoshop, Marker and Ink Rendering]
Above: Tin Lizzy's Cantina, Kennesaw
Kennesaw, Georgia
2012 Thesis
Steampunk & Architecture
This unique time period of innovation, held between the middle of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, serves as the turning point of modernity, and the point at which we have the greatest opportunity to learn from both the successes and failures of past inventors, scientists, and engineers. Reflecting on the Victorian era is not nostalgia; it is the puposeful investigation of an alternate history.
In architecture we may reveal columns, beams, or even treat our mechanical systems as exoskeletons, but we do not touch, move, or interact with these building elements. They are static and clean; washed, masked, and altogether stripped of imperfections. Steampunk as a design methodology is a method of release from tehse strictures of contemporary thought and practice. Therefore, this thesis seeks to address the question,
As designers, we have traveled too far along a linear path and forgotten what it means to interact with and understand our built objects and structures.
How can the unique retrospective futurism of steampunk inspire new architectural discourse and design?
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It is the overarching ideas of steam, invention, engineering, exploration, and perhaps most importantly the integration in design of the edgy anti-establishment attitude of punk which provides designers the opportunity to produce visually exciting interpretations. Top: Sections [AutoCAD]
Below: Steampunk Transit Station [AutoCAD, Marker, Pencil]
Detroit, Michigan
2011
Rosewood Arts Centre
PURPOSE: To design a community arts centre in the town of Kettering, OH. The existing arts centre is located in an old elementary school building and no longer suits the client's needs and desires. REQUIREMENTS: Provide a design development set of the proposed structure and present conceptually driven design to the client at the completion of the studio. CONCEPT: The concept for the design stems from the existing use of the centre for performance art, including ballet. Thus the dynamic curve of a ribbon on a ballet slipper can be seen in the unique curvature of the building facade. MATERIALS: In order to accentuate the dynamic nature of the form as well as to integrate the sustainable concept of local and found materials, the exterior material choice includes weathered wood, dark grey metal panels (3'-5'), corrugated tin or aluminum, sheet metal, and concrete.
ROSEWOOD ROSEWOODARTS ARTSCENTRE CENTRE
Above: The Rosewood Arts Centre Perspective [Autodesk Revit, Adobe Illustrator] Top Left: First Floor Furniture Plan [Autodesk Revit]
Kettering, Ohio
LEED Ju stification – Rosewood Arts Centre in Kettering, OH 63 points – LEED Gold SUSTAINABLE SITES – 19 pts. 1 pt – Site selection – existing site 5 pts – Community Connectivity – existing site, located close to residential areas, close to basic services 6 pts – Public transportation access – RTA bus stop to be installed per existing Arts Centre specification 3 pts – Low‐emitting and fuel‐efficient vehicles – provide preferential parking to 5% of spaces in lot. 1 pt – Maximize open space – 20% of site to be vegetated open space (green roof included) 2 pts – Stormwater design – quality and quantity control – new concrete to be impervious, additional water from green roof to be stored for greywater use. 1 pt – Heat Island Effect – roof – green roof and white roofs. WATER EFFICIENCY – 8 pts. 4 pts. – Water efficient landscape – all new landscaping to conform to LEED standards. No potable water use for landscaping, only use greywater / rain collection. 2 pts. – Innovative Wastewater Technologies – Reduce potable water use by water conserving fixtures and the use of greywater. 2 pts. – Water Use Reduction – reduce water use by 30% of baseline. All water‐use fixtures are to be efficient and urinals to be waterless. ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE – 15 pts. 10 pts. – Optimize energy performance – optimize performance by 30% of baseline per LEED standards. 1 pt. On‐Site Renewable Energy – (4) solar panels = 1% renewable 2 pts. Enhanced Refrigerant Management – minimize or eliminate harmful emissions per LEED standards. 2 pts. – Green Power – 2 year energy contract for 35% of energy to be from renewable resources. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES – 8 pts. 2 pts. – Building Reuse – walls, floors, and roof – reuse at least 75% of existing structural material 1 pt – Building Reuse – maintain 50% of interior non‐structural elements – interior building materials to be reused. 1 pt – Construction waste management – 50% of construction materials to be recycled or salvaged 2 pts – Materials reuse – 10% of total construction materials to be reused or from a recycled source. 1 pt – Recycled content – materials to have 10% recycled content. 1 pt. – Regional Materials – 10% of materials to be regional INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY – 8 pts. 1 pt. – Increased Ventilation – to be ventilated per code and LEED standards 1 pt. – Low‐emitting materials – adhesives and sealants – comply with LEED standards 1 pt. – Low‐emitting materials – paints and coatings – comply with LEED standards 1 pt. – Low‐emitting materials – flooring systems – comply with LEED standards 1 pt. – Low‐emitting materials – composite wood and agrifiber products – comply with LEED standards 1 pt. – Controllability of Systems – Lighting – lighting to have a control system for window shades, light sensors, and occupancy sensors. 1 pt. – Controllability of Systems – Thermal Comfort – UFAD flooring system enables users to control amount of air to their environment. Centralized controls determine requirements for each zoned area. All reachable windows to be operable as required. 1 pt. Thermal Comfort – Design – Design to comply with LEED standards. INNOVATION AND DESIGN PROCESS – 1 pt. 1 pt. – LEED Accredited Professional – accredited professional required to be on design team. REGIONAL PRIORITY CREDITS – 4 pts. 4 pts. – For Zip Code 45420 – Eac2, MRc1.1, MRc2, MRc3 TOTAL LEED POINTS: 63 points
2011
Malta Passivhaus Studio
PURPOSE: To participate in the 14th Annual Passivhaus Conference in Innsbruck, Austria. Next, to travel to Malta for a three week tour (including site visits, limestone heritage museum, ancient site explorations, etc.) culminating in a one week intensive Passivhaus thermal bridge study. REQUIREMENTS: Using the program Heat2, determine thermal bridge issues and solutions for (3) typical housing constructions. Maltese, American (specifically the Midwest), and Passivhaus.
DOCUMENTATION: The studio also required documentation of the thermal analysis, daily response journals, conference notes, site visits (during conference and in Malta), and a collection of sketches.
Maltese Construction
United States Construction
Passivhaus Construction
EXPLANATION: All details are analyzed for the winter season. The Maltese detail is of a window sill, while the American analysis is of an eave detail. Note the loss of (interior) heat in both the Maltese and US details. Left: Maltese Window Sill [Farmhouse Photo] Heat Transfer Analysis [Heat2 Program] Eave Detail Sketches
Above: Plant Sketch [Pencil]
Republic of Malta
2010
From Plant to Plate
West Chelsea Towers PURPOSE: To design a high rise mixed use building in New York City. The site is located on the iconic High Line in West Chelsea. REQUIREMENTS: Provide for retail, office, and residential uses. Conform to or contest existing building codes and FAR regulations. Provide preliminary cost analysis (pro forma). CONCEPT: Living locally. The towers should epitomize the desire to be emersed in the district's culture. Located near the Chelsea Piers Entertainment Complex and direcly connected to the high line, the towers offer stunning views of Manhattan and the Hudson River. Gaze at the passing sailboats or watch the streets come alive.
SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTOR MOUNTED TO OVERHANG
PROVIDE GUTTER FOR GREYWATER COLLECTION LEVEL 12 RESIDENTIAL +155'-0" A.F.F.
OPERABLE DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW @ TOP FOR RELEASE OF HEAT IN SUMMER MONTHS 42" HIGH GUARD RAIL
PROVIDE DRAIN FOR GREYWATER CAPTURE GREEN ROOFS LOCATED @ OFFICE AREAS (REFER TO PLAN) FOR WATER CAPTURE AND PLANT GROWTH
LEVEL 11 RESIDENTIAL +144'-0" A.F.F.
INCIDENTAL LIGHT ANGLE OFF OF LIGHT SHELF TO ILLUMINATE LIGHT COLORED CEILING SURFACE
INTERIOR LIGHT SHELF
UNDER FLOOR AIR DISTRIBUTION
LEVEL 10 OFFICE +130'-0" A.F.F.
OFFICE / RESIDENTIAL SECTION SCALE: 1" = 1-0"
Bottom Left The West Chelsea Towers [Sketching, Autodesk Revit, Adobe Photoshop] Upper Left: Wine Barrels [online source], Hydroponics [giantbomb.com], High Line Art [Photograph taken September 2010]
Bottom Right: Wall Section [AutoCAD]
New York Cit y, New York
2009 Interiors
Fusions
C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson & Fusions
PURPOSE: An interior build-out for the company C.H. Robinson, to be located in the HDBC builidings previously designed by AODK, Inc. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is one of the world's largest third party logistics (3PL) providers. They offer freight transportation and logistics, provide sourcing, and offer information services.
REQUIREMENTS: My primary task was to provide specifications for lighting, casework drawings and details, and a finish schedule to include carpeting, base, tile pattern design, and color. CONCEPT: The client wanted a modern, open work environment for its employees, and a comfortable, fun lounge and break area.
PURPOSE: Relocate an existing salon to a new location in a popular shopping area. The existing site was too large, and the interiors did not relate to their current brand image. CONCEPT & REQUIREMENTS: The concept was to provide a modern, functional interior which integrated their existing black and grey salon fixtures. I attended the first client meeting and brought a materials package to gauge interest. The client chose to continue with the project and accepted the materials board as it was presented.
Upper Right: C.H. Robinson Cafe [Photograph]
Above (from Left to Right): Fusions Salon [Photograph] Makeup Station [Photograph] Interior Materials Board [Materials & Inspiration Images]
Fairview Park, Ohio Stow, Ohio
2008
Cleveland Design Competition
PURPOSE: Project 2008: interPLAY was an open, single stage ideas competition focusing on activating an existing multipurpose path and tunnel through intergenerational play.
REQUIREMENTS: To design an object on the site located in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood of Cleveland that would surprise and engage the population as a destination and an activity. CONCEPT: The project team, under my direction, developed the concept of "the bar" which would house streaming viewer content and media. In this way, the community would be able to promote their unique culture and services while also utilizing the site for events and activities. I broke the team into smaller groups to achieve the deadline. All work shown on the page was of my construction, wih the use of online image bank sources. The project poster was a joint effort, combinging all of the images into a presentation graphic. AWARDS: My team won Noteworthy Design in this international competition.
Above (Background): Conceptual Sketch [Penci] Main Image Bar [Online Image Collage] Above: Final Competition Boards [Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Sketches, Online Image Collage]
Cleveland, Ohio
interPLAY
2008
Cletronics Inc.
PURPOSE: To design a new building in Medina, OH for the company Cletronics Inc. Cletronics is a manufacturer of custom electronic components such as transformers, inductors, chokes, deflection coils, stators, toroidal coils, air coils, and other specialty coils. Their existing building was not able to suit their needs as a growing company. REQUIREMENTS: The exterior was designed by David Krebs, and it was my task to translate that design into a workable set of documents under the supervision of the project manager, Ian Rosby. I selected and specified the exterior and interior materials and finishes. Also, for this set of construction documents I produced mechanical drawings which included duct sizing and design. The section for the canopy is credited to the combined efforts of the project manager and myself. CONCEPT: Friendly, inviting exterior and interior with large amounts of glass accented by color.
Above (Left): Entrance Canopy Photograph Upper Right: Canopy Wall Section [Autodesk AutoCAD]
Above (Right): Executive Office Wall Section [Autodesk AutoCAD]
Medina, Ohio
2007
Myaamia Tribe Studio
PURPOSE: To design a visitor center for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma that will be used to share with others the unique experience of the Myaamia culture. In this structure, the tribe has the ability to express their history in various forms such as artwork, films, photographs, text, etc. The building also allows for specific tribal use which may include small meetings, private gatherings, and social events. Included is an indoor/outdoor marketplace designed to encourage the selling of local produce and wares to the larger community. CONCEPT: The visitor centor final project was derived from the tribe's selection of three individual projects designed by Stephen Rader, Tom Schmidt, and myself. Tom and I worked from the chosen designs while combining feedback from the tribe to create the final design. We submitted our design with four specific goals: 1. Retain the important elements of the three selected projects. 2. Create a space that represents and works with the culture of the tribe. 3. Design a sustainable structure. 4. Create flexible spaces for a growing and changing people. Above: The Miami Tribe Visitor Center Perspective [FormZ, Adobe Illustrator, Pencil Rendering] Right: Market Perspective [FormZ, Adobe Illustrator, Pencil Rendering]
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Bottom Right: Floor Plan with Landscaping Key Miami, Oklahoma Photographs
Miami, Oklahoma
2007
London Sustainability Studio
PURPOSE: To design a building in Canary Wharf, London for the design & media firm SquareCIRCLE. Their requirements are for the structure to house a ground level restaurant and retail space, with upper levels for their offices and an additional leasee. CONCEPT: The form for the structure began out of a desire to merge the design aethetics of my studio partner, Jim Macmillan and myself. Once we discovered our architectural interests, strengths and weeknesses, we began the site analysis. Three points stood out to us which had a direct impact on the final design: 1. The site contains a large portion of trees considering the surrounding urban fabric. 2. The site is located strategically; connecting the highway to the city. Currently used as a parking lot, it serves as a point of entrance and departure. 3. The existing buildings that flank the site are much larger and taller than our proposed structure. DOCUMENTATION: The preliminary design was a collaborative effort. Jim and I both sketched and created small scale models until we reached a design concensus. Then, we each developed different elements of hte project. The studio was designed to be paperless, thus the project developed digitally.
SUSTAINABILITY: In order to address sustainability the building systems include: 1. Natural ventilation (operable windows, partial open air atrim) 2. Rain water collection (on roof ) to use for roof garden and toilets 3. Passive solar gain - low E coated glass facades 4. Geothermal - use ground temperature to heat and cool buildings through columns 5. Partial green roof 6. Open, adaptable floor plan for natural vetilation and light infiltration.
Upper Left: Initial Design [Pen] Mid-Left Night Perspective of SquareCIRCLE Building [FormZ, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop]
Right (bottom): North / South Section Cutting through all floors & Geothermal System [FormZ, Adobe Illustrator]
London, United Kingdom
SquareCIRCLE
2006
Luxembourg Urban Studio
PURPOSE: To develop individual modeling and graphic skills while working as an urban design team. The goal is to create a modern, uniquely American presentation for the 2007 Capital of Culture urban design exposition.
REQUIREMENTS: The group of (5) students, including myself, began the project working as individuals, and then combined our thought processes to create a cohesive design for the city. I worked on the graphics for what we named the "pressure points;" three sections of the city and their unique features. I worked with one of the graduate students on the "conceptual and contextural story;" describing in images and text the role that Differdange plays in the larger context. I also participated in the manufacturing of the 3ft. x 9ft. model. The final role I had in the project was creating the final presetion boards with the assistance of the professor of the course, Linn Song.
Above ( "Pressure Points [Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator]
Above (Full): Final Project Boards Narrative, Existing Site, Proposed City Plan, Central Perspectives, Model Photos, Site Sections [Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator]
CONCEPT: The proposal focuses on the potential for expansion and growth of the city and surrounding region in the next 30 years. It is projected that Luxembourg will double its population by 2037. Therefore, the design stresses the importance of creating a healthy, dense, and active urban environment. There are (4) points of focus for the design which include: 1. ALTERNATIVE HOUSING: Affordable housing, accessible quality of life, and dense inter-generational population. 2. LANDSCAPE, LEISURE & RECREATION: Dynamic Landscapes, accessbile recreation, and connections to the greater region. 3. CONNECTIVITY: Ease of access from the highway, local train & bus routes, pedestrian access and slower traffic. 4. INDUSTRIAL IDENTITY: Embrace history & culture, transformation to diverse economic functions, enhance city qualities to create opportunities.
Differdange, Luxembourg
2004-Present
Artwork
PURPOSE: To practice graphical representation in multiple media and mediums. To develop the skills necessary for graphic rendering for artistic and architectural purposes. REQUIREMENTS: From oil to watercolor, pencil, marker, chalk, pastel, and ink.
Upper Left: Charleston, South Carolina [Oil Painting]
Upper Right: Veiled Woman [Pen Sketch]
Lower Right: Ionic Column [Watercolor]
Lower Left: The River Runs Through [Watercolor Pencil]