L.Johnson_Portfolio by Loren Johnson

Loren Ordean Johnson

1151 North State Street Elgin, Illinois. 60123

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Architectural Portfolio

Works

Chronology

Employer/University

Graduate Thesis II

December 2012 - May 2013

Judson University

Graduate Thesis I

May 2011 - December 2012

Judson University

CSS ADAPT Competition Entry

February 2013

Competition

Advanced Digital Design Studies

October 2012

Judson University

Private Residence - Wilmette, IL

February 2012

Kioxin, Inc.

Marketing - Park Ridge, IL

August 2011

Kioxin, Inc.

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church - Elgin, IL

Fall 2011

Judson University

Transit Oriented Development - North Milwaukee Corridor

Spring 2011

Judson University

Public Library - East Dundee, IL

Spring 2010

Judson University

Zeitgeist Arts Theatre - Duluth, MN.

Summer 2008

Stanius-Johnson Architects

Hand Sketches - European Study Tour

Summer 2010

Judson University

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Graduate Thesis II - Judson University Project Summary

› Create a building and landscape design that actively improves or restores the native ecosystem. › Explore the question of how people best learn in, of, and about nature. › Use systems-thinking to address ideas of materiality, life-cycle costs, energy saving, and habitat development.

Terrestrial Zone Bridge Surface Aquatic Predator Zone Water Level Aquatic Predator/Prey Zone

Design Product

› This building was thought of as points along a gradient. That gradient was considered as belonging between two extremes, the ecologically dominated and the human dominated. › The entire architectural product is a response to the bio-facilitation bridge, an manifested idea of eco-mimicry which takes a documented biodiversity response and forms it into a bridge concept.

Creek Bed

Screw Piles

Immersion - Absence of architecture - Portable Instruments - Compromised by lack of structure and control.

Graduated Area - Diverse opportunity - Mixed seating options - Proximity to structure, but without its limitations

Observation - Ordered Seating - Scientific Equipment - Compromised by lack of context.

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Animal Beha Observation Classroom

Exhibition/Demonstration Space

Office

Office Outdoor Atrium

Living Machine Display

Central Platform Display

Dispersed Pedestal Display

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Detail Elevation/Wall Section Composite Drawing Legend

1. Winter Solstice_27o

1. Photovoltaic Panels 2. Habitat Modules 3. Sculpted Light Shelf This element serves to enhance the quality of light within the interior spaces by rounding the top of the shelf. Since the sun’s rays are nearly parallel in their relationship to each other, they will reflect off of a curved surface due to their angle of incidence. 4. Articulating Biomass Solar Shade This element is one way of recycling on-site woody biomass. Cellulosic branches less than 2 inches in diameter are framed into an articulating metal bracket which serves to protect the interior spaces from unwanted solar gain in fall and spring when the weather is warmer.

5. Thermosiphon Gabion Wall This element serves to pre-heat the air coming into the building after being collected by the earth tube system. In the winter months, the black metal screen will heat up in the suns rays, warming a pocket of air behind it. This air can then be drawn into the building in order to lessen the load on the mechanical units.

Wildlife Observation Deck

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    



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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Biointrusion: This is an action which must also be taken with the highest level of care and scientific study. As humans do not yet entirely understand the innerworkings of ecological or biogeochemical interactions, this theoretical space should only be used in cases of simple input, impact, and output. One model that fits well in this area is the use of “views” of nature. In this arena, views of nature are seen as biointrusive because of the laws of quantum mechanics (one cannot observe a system without changing it) On a less esoteric level, the very metrics of sight distance require a building to be close enough to provide a view, and the building’s intrusion on a natural ecology will change it.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        



physical affec







Biomimicry: In this theoretical space, nature is used as either model, measure, or mentor in order to achieve a “biomimetic” result (or that which mimics nature towards a goal), be it energy savings, reduced drag, aesthetic affect, etc. This space is wholly modeled on the book “Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature”

s) yu en * (B icry mim bio

 

 

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bioregional scale



Bioassistance: Serves to assist the natural ecology in terms of using the natural model paired with human resources and ingenuity to attain a “hybrid” natural model. This model is primarily utilized in either the task of remediation of previously ruined areas, or in the cultivation of a natural ecosystem which is struggling to succeed on its own. These tasks should only be undertaken with strict ecological study and supervision.



 



   

Biostasis: Serves to maintain the state of the biosphere. In social and mental states it serves to provide the most natural conditions of the citizen. Strives to maintain a completely neutral existence. Portions of the “Cradle to Cradle” model belongs in this theoretical space, so far as it is a “net-zero” system. The book “Towards Zero Energy Architecture” is also entwined in this system as the architecture depicted within is based on the neutral energy model.

abiotic

fabric scale



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                                                                                                                                                               

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bioregional scale

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ecosystem scale

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› In the field of architecture, humanity’s relationship to nature is being reconsidered. Homes are being designed to higher energy standards; materials are commonly specified as non-toxic, ethical, and sustainablysourced; and urban planning is experiencing a renewal of sustainable techniques and practices. Parallel paradigm shifts are ongoing in the many fields of material science, waste management, holistic medicine, and engineering. Interwoven among these movements is a theme of looking to nature for advice, ideas, restoration, wholesomeness, and invention. Drawing on the work of academics, architects, and experts in forestry and ecological science,this thesis brings together a cohesive method for explaining the attributes of “biocentric design” in relationship to one another and to the concept of biocentrism as a whole.

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Graduate Thesis I - Judson University Ecological Attributes of Biocentric Architecture

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SPECIES INTERACTION THEORY

SPECIES SURROGATE THEORY: INTRODUCTION

Species X

Species Y

resource:resource relationships (trophic mutualism)

Interaction Type

ARCHITECTURAL SURROGATE THEORY* resource facilitation

cyclical utilization *Unused Interactions Competition: mutually detrimental interaction between two organisms. Neutralism: interaction but mutually (negligible) effect. Herbivory: the partial consumption of an organism by another.

System/Species X

Interaction Type *In seeking to understand the interaction between our architecture and ecology, we can place architecture in surrogacy of the human species and translate the traditional interaction types.

natural functions

ORGANIZATION LEVELS

anthropic botanic primary*

alpha

organism species population

building

beta

community

ecosystem biome biosphere

service: that ecological action which another species benefits from, but this benefit is external to that species which directly engages in the production of the “service”. Is not “used up” as a result of the interaction. examples:

resource: “something in the environment required by an organism for its maintenance and growth that is consumed in the process of being use” (Sadava et. all, Life, G-25)

natural functions assembly work cleaning protection-safety

food shelter air water material nutrients

this describes a condition in which the resource-resource exchange creates suitable living conditions for a third organism.

secondary*3

zoologic

Great Blue Heron

material component assembly

metabiosis

Species Y

INHERENCE

Bullit Center, Seattle Miller Hull Architects

XY ++

SPECIES SURROGACY THEORY DIAGRAM 05a: MUTUALISM: RESOURCE-RESOURCE mutualism describes an interaction between two or more species in which each species derives a benefit as a result. In this case, each side experiences a resource-based benefit as a result of the interaction.

X Y Type of Interaction 0 0 Neutralism* 0 - Amensalism + O Commensalism - - Competition* + + Mutualism + - Predation or Parasitism 0 is no effect, - is detrimental, and + is beneficial. In this system, architecture (as primary to humanity) or ecology/species can be substituted for either x or y value. Architecture is defined as a surrogate for humanity and as such is grouped with it.

this describes a condition in which biological material flows in both directions continuously.

examples:

resources water water avail. nutrients org. material air air land space land space sunlight

services resource mgmt resource mgmt prevention break down preservation maint. structure remediation process inf. metabiosis make modify maint. comm. move or stay aesthetics

05b: MUTUALISM: SERVICE-SERVICE

gamma

CLASSIFICATION OF INTERACTIONS Antagonistic XY 0Amensalism net negative

XY -0 Amensalism net negative

Mutualistic Symbiotic XY +Predation

XY +Parasitism

XY +0 Commensalism

XY 0+ Commensalism

XY ++ Mutualism

net zero

net positive

gross positive

tree thinning-tree return

aerated veg.-planter

tree thinning-copse return

aerated veg.-planted area

alpha-gamma

tree thinning-forest return

aerated veg.-planted ecos.

beta-alpha

copse thinning-tree return

aerated lvg wall-planter

beta-beta

copse thinning-copse return

aerated lvg wall-planted area aerated lvg wall-planted ecos

alpha-beta

B B

beta-gamma

copse thinning-forest return

gamma-alpha

forest thinning-tree return

urban park-planter

gamma-beta

forest thinning-copse return

urban park-planted area

gamma-gamma

forest thinning-forest return

urban park-planted ecos.

predator | p. dart frog

osprey | fish

cowbird | eastern phoebe

egret | cattle

shark | remoray

clown fish | anemone

Ecos. -

Arch. -

Ecos. 0

Arch. -

Ecos. +

Arch. +

Ecos. -

Arch. +

Ecos. 0

Arch. 0

Ecos. +

Arch. +

Ecos. +

organism species population

material component assembly

alpha

building

beta

community

street neighborhood city/town

gamma

ecosystem biome biosphere

measure

mentor

ethics

programmatic

form

ingrained

output

inferred

input

graphic

management

EXAMPLE

Arch. 0

cons. biomimicry trad. conservation

model

programmatic

ingrained

EXAMPLE

architecture whose programmed spaces provides for management of ecosystems architecture whose physical incarnation aids in the management of ecosystems

natural functions

home | tree overshading

chernobyl | forest

building | forest

thorncrown | ozarks

concrete | biosphere

cladding | vegetation

in exchange for the resource of 3.8 million years of design iteration, architecture may return a service in the form of active management of local areas.

physical affect

preservation resource mgmt.

sight

break down

hearing

maintain physical integrity

touch

taste+nutrition process smell make

modify

land-use | ecosystem

conservation

scale legend

resource:service relationships

penicilium | staph.

an interaction between two or more species in which each species derives a benefit as a result. One example of this is biomimicry, or the act of “emulation of nature’s genius”. This is conditional upon Benyus’ theory of ecological return (supported theologically by Dr. Calvin DeWitt’s theory of earthkeeping, avad’ stewardship, and con-service). service:service relationships

INHERENCE

street neighborhood city/town

binary scale sets A A alpha-alpha

maintain community

move or stay

CSS ADAPT Competition Submission › “The University will explore, through a two-stage open design competition, possible alterations to the facades of the building that could improve its appearance for both users and guests of the School of Education. The building remains a temporary home for the School, yet it is likely to remain in Creekside South for the foreseeable future. The competition is an ideas competition for a second-generation, cost-conscious, aesthetic adaption of the original structure.”

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Project Summary

Design Product

July 15, Noon

› This project is a response to the above Judson University Competition brief, aligning with the ideas of energy savings and the function of architectural ornament. The idea of a transpired solar collector is used in conjunction with the concept of a “timekeeper” layer of skin atop existing vertical metal cladding. The two layers act in synchronicity in order to create variegated shade and shadow on an otherwise plain building face.

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Morning

Noon

Evening

Advanced Digital Design Studies - Judson University Summary

› Used Rhinoceros 5.0 and Grasshopper 0.9 to create an open-source tutorial for Judson University. › Translated solar geometry algorithms into a workable parametric model for use in surface analysis, object reorientation, and solar position tracking. › Verified solar geometry algorithms with Professor of Advanced Daylighting, Dr. David Ogoli.

solar geometry equations ast: apparent solar time (conversion of local standard into solar time) = LST+(ET/60)+(LSM-LON)/15 LST: local standard time LSM: local standard time meridian et: equation of time (difference between apparent solar time and mean solar time) = 9.87sin(2B)-7.53cos(B)-1.5sin(B) b=(360(n-81))/365 n: julian date (expression of the date as a number counting forward from 0) : solar declination angle (Earth’s deviation from its 90° axis.) =23.45°sin[360(284+julian date)/365] hour angle: (expression of the hour as an angle from solar noon) =15°x(current time - 1200) : solar altitude angle: (vertical angle of the sun above the horizon at 0°) sin =((sin latitude)*(sin))+((cos latitude)*(cos)*(cos hour angle) : solar azimuth angle: (horizontal angle of the sun from the south at 0°) cos=(((sin)*(sin latitude))-(sin))/((cos)*(cos latitude))

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Private Residence - Wilmette, IL Project Summary

› Redesign of interior and garage addition onto a historic 1920’s home in Wilmette, Illinois. › Extensive zoning code review, neighborhood appearance review, as well as meetings with neighbors to resolve disputes.

Responsibilities

› All on-site measurements, as-built documentation, and digital drafting from pre-design to construction documents using AutoCAD 2009. › Zoning code graphic illustrations and packet to be presented to the local commission. › Architect-client meeting notes and photography of existing conditions › Coordinate with contractor/developer on measurements and shop drawings.

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Marketing - Park Ridge, IL Project Summary

› During the holidays, create a marketing strategy of various materials, including gifts to previous clients composed of digital illustrations of their projects.

Responsibilities

› Create a “hand drafted” visual aesthetic with the use of digital tools. (SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator) › Maintain the visual aesthetic throughout all marketing materials. › Compose all digital models from prior construction documents, typically ink on mylar.

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St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, Elgin IL. Project Summary

› Create a landmark church building to represent the Greek Orthodox faith in northern Illinois. › In keeping with doctrinal beliefs, the design should last 1,000 years. › Use daylighting, material, and color to compose a rich worship experience.

Design Product

› The entire building is composed of the primary elements of Greek Orthodoxy. The dome represents the heavens, the square represents humanity, and the towers serve as angels to guard that which is holy. › Self-taught Revit and 3DS Max to produce building model and photorealitic rendering. › Analyzed and designed for church choir acoustics and adequate daylighting in the local climate. › The building components were made to be demountable in the event of a component failure as to prolong the life of the building as a whole. Long-lasting materials and short-lived materials were separated into distinct zones.

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Transit-Oriented Development - North Milwaukee Corridor, IL. Project Summary

› Create a walkable, contextual, transit-oriented development to serve the neighborhood with high-density residences and office space.

Design Product

› Building form and siting was driven by daylighting conditions and the local climate. The unique aspect of incorporating the existing L-train station into the building form was a learning experience as well.

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Public Library - East Dundee, IL. Project Summary

› Create a design for a new public library to revitalize and energize a economically depressed neighborhood

Design Product

› The prevailing design influences for this project were strict programmatic separation and designation, investigation of the relationship between solar angles and a translucent skin, and investigation into a modular system for a skin/structure relationship.

1/2” Scale

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Zeitgeist Arts Theatre - Duluth, MN Project Summary

› Renovation of historic building into a combination art theatre and cafe while retaining the exterior facade materials. › Incorporate the personal aesthetic style of the client in the form of art prints, sleek modern design, and colorful, flexible furnishings.

Responsibilities

› Creation and management of the digital model throughout the schematic design and design development phases. › Create dynamic, animated presentations showcasing the designs of the architect and in-house interior designer. › Create multiple options for each presentation and manage the digital content for continuity and digital resiliency.

photo courtesy SJA

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International Airport - Duluth, MN Project Summary

› New, $78 million International Airport to serve the Duluth/Northland area. › Full design, engineering, and interior design services.

Responsibilities

› Creation and management of the digital model throughout the schematic design and design development phases. › Create dynamic animated presentations showcasing the designs of the architect and in-house interior designer. › Create multiple options for each presentation and manage the digital content for continuity and digital resiliency.

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Sketching - Florence, Rome, Paris, Barcelona, and Cordoba Summary

› Over the summer of 2010, I traveled with students from my studio class to Italy, France, and Spain. We sketched, studied, and examined the buildings of the past to inform the architecture of the present and future.

Notre Dame, Paris

Hector Guimard End Table, Musee D’Orsay

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