ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO
MARLON T. PERKINS JR, LEED GREEN ASSOC., NOMAS, AIAS e: perkinsjr@andrews.edu in: Marlon Perkins Jr
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She Shed Visiting Critic | Topic studio
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Collective One Integrative Design Studio
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Haven
Visiting Critic | Topic Studio
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Work By Hand Sketches + Watercolors
She Shed Berrien Springs, MI
The She-Shed is a design-build project created for a Elizabeth Muhlenbeck in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Drawing inspiration from various design styles and precedent projects, the design team sought to create a whimsical escape from everyday life. The client wanted a safe space that she could have complete control over.
Key Roles:
Design Team:
Schematic Design
Marlon Perkins Jr
Design Development
Vince Fernando
Pre-Construction
Dorcas Hakiza
Construction
MonaLee Machado
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Foundation plan
Floor plan
Site plan
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North elevation
East elevation
South elevation
West elevation
North - south section
East - west section
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East park view render
Collective One St. Joseph, MI
Understanding locality is important when we take on the task of designing for the community. The people that live and work within a community are what give life to the place. Through careful observation and study, we the designers can pick up on the nuances of people, cultures, and lifestyles that come together and act as the identifier of a neighborhood. With locality being a catalyst, we the designers can move forward with developing architecture that’s representative of the people that will be using it. Marina Island in St. Joseph County, Michigan is the location of the current project. It acts as a midpoint for the cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, as well as a center for industry, recreational water sport, and private residence. Both Benton Harbor to the east and St. Joseph to the west, have an architectural history that’s reflective of the industry that’s existed in southwest Michigan for several decades. Finding a way to synthesize the two communities through design as a means of total human enrichment is vital to the formation of a project that fosters true growth. Using the surrounding context as precedent, drawing heavy inspiration from the industrial architecture style and the small business local to the area, patrons will be able to interact with not only each other but the architecture that’s rooted deeply in the place. Creating an overall environment that fosters true relationship building and unifying conversation is the main motivational force behind the design portion of Marina Island. Designing environments that people want to be in is key. Creation of these environment that cater to human wellbeing will be beneficial for all parties involved; from the patrons and clients to the site developers and designers. The love that people have will sustain the project for years to come.
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East - West site section
North - South site section
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SECTION DETAIL AT PARAPET WALL
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1 1/2” = 1’-0” (1:10) 4 2 12
1. Prefinished metal coping 2. F.T. blocking as required 3. Drip edge 4. 7/8” metal panel on 5/8” exterior sheathing on metal stud framing 5. Steel parapet support 6. Counterflashing 7. Modified bitumen roofing 8. Cant 9. 2” min. rigid insulation 10. Concrete roof deck
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12' - 0"
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SECTION DETAIL AT BALCONY 1 1/2” = 1’-0” (1:10)
1. Reider metal panel - EIF system 2. Exterior sheathing on metal stud framing 3. 6” metal stud 4. F.T. Blocking as required 5. Aluminum residentail window 6. 5/8” gypsum board ceiling
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12' - 0"
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SECTION DETAIL AT CORNICE
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1 1/2” = 1’-0” (1:10)
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1. Storefront window 2. Aluminum sill flashing with sealant and backer rod 3. Brick rowlocksill to slope 15% 4. Brick veneer Weeps at 24” O.C. Thru wall flashing lapped under sill 5. Masonry wall ties 6. 2“ nom. airspace 7. Rigid insulation 8. Stone cornice 9. Thru wall flashing seal at top with adhesive flashing 10. Metal louvres 11. Backer rod and sealant under metal stud wall 12. Batt insulation with 5/8” gypsum board finish
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15' - 11 3/4"
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SECTION DETIAL AT FOUNDATION
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1 1/2” = 1’-0” (1:10)
1. Reinforced concrete sidewalk with 1/8” per ft. slope 2. 4“ gravel and compacted fill 3. Expansion material and backer material 4. Perforated drain and earth shaped to form gutter 5. Piers 6. 10 mm underslab vapor barrier 7. Reinforced concrete slab with turndown
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Apartment wall section + construction details
Site plan 9 | 10
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WALL SECTION 1/2” = 1’-0” (1:25)
Apartment exterior render
Apartment transverse section
Apartment south elevation
Apartment Level 4
Apartment Level 5-12
Apartment Level 1
Apartment Level 2-3
Apartment structural axonometric
Apartment architectural axonometric 11 | 12
Health club basketball court render
Health club longitudinal section
Health club level 1
Health club level 2
Health club east elevation
Health club pool render
Health club pool mechanical system - cross section
Health club pool mechanical system axonometric
Health club pool mechanical system - transverse section 13 | 14
Anchor store level 1
Anchor store level 2
Anchor store level 3 - 5
Anchor store roof plan
Anchor store structural axonometric
Anchor store cross section
Anchor store north elevation
Anchor store architectural axonometric
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Parking structure level 1
Parking structure level 2 - 5
Parking structure architectural axonometric
Parking structure structural axonometric
Parking structure level 1 office render
Parking structure south elevation
Parking structure cross section
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Exterior south view render
Haven Eswatini
This project seeks to understand the rural language in the Southern African context. The structure is a multi-purpose space designed for ophan children at the Insaba farm in partnership with SOHO (Saving Orphans Through Healthcare And Outreach).
“This is the land where miracles cover the soil like hills and mountains. For years, feet that walked this land carried hopeless souls, weary spirits, and children. Little girls and boys, with hearts of a thousand worries of tomorrow. Upon daylight passing, I prayed for a restful night of sleep and water. But when the day came, walls grow from the ground with stories of belonging, pride, and dignity; inspired by my past, my history, and beauty. Beauty that my hands can make and my mind creates. The floors revealed patterns from my roots with a place to unite. A place for songs, a place to learn, a place to grow, a place to dream. A haven; announcing a message of hope like light in the darkness. A place where eyes can shut with little worry for tomorrow. Where little girls and boys don’t fear what the night might bring and rather admire it’s start. I felt power in the rooms. From the textures, lights, shapes, the love, and care, giving me a strength. I did not know before. In this land of broken childhoods, I found a miracle. An oasis, where a child’s dream is more than enough to change the world.” - Dorcas H.
Key Roles:
Design Team:
Schematic Design
Marlon Perkins Jr
Design Detailing
Vince Fernando
Rendering
Dorcas Hakiza
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South elevation
North elevation
West elevation
East elevation
Classroom
Lobby
Storage
Office
Bathroom
Kitchen
Meeting Space
Bedroom
Level 1 floor plan
Level 2 conference room floor plan
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East classroom render
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THATCH ROOFING
FIRE RETARDING MEMBRANE
10" RAFTER POST
10" WOOD BASE POST STUCCO
WOOD CEILING TRIM
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WINDOW AWNING (COORDINATED WITH CONTRACTOR)
8" CMU LINTEL
GUESTROOM
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WINDOW (COORDINATED W/ CONTRACTOR)
SILL 8" REIN. CMU
1' - 11 9/32"
1" AIRSPACE STONE VENEER CONC. BASE STONE
4" REIN. CONC. SLAB SLOPE @ 1/8" PER 1'-0"
EXPANSION MATERIAL AND BACKER ROD.
CONC. FOUNDATION WALL - BELOW FROST (SEE IBC)
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SOLID SUPPORT UNIT 1/2" RIGID INSUL. 5/8" GYP. BOARD W/ PLASTER FINISH
4" REIN. CONC. SLAB W/ TURNDOWN
3 - 1/2" GRAVEL AND COMPACTED FILL UNDERSLAB VAPOR BARRIER
CONC. FOOTING
PERFORATED DRAIN W/ FILTER FABRIC AND EARTH SHAPED TO FORM GUTTER #4 REBAR
#5 REBAR
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Wall Section 3/4" = 1'-0"
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Place de Vosges, Paris, France
Work By Hand Travel has been an integral part of my architectural education. The following are select works from my travels abroad. A collection of sketches and watercolor paintings, these pieces allowed me to better understand the various building typologies and public spaces found throughout Europe. In addition, there are a few personal pieces I’ve done that have helped me train my eye to understand the human form as well.
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Parthenon, Athens, Greece
Mars Hill, Athens, Greece
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Left to right: Entablature study, Athens, Greece | Caryatid, Athens, Greece | Erechtheion, Athens, Greece
Left to right: Monticchiello, Tuscany, Italy | Vittorio Emanuele II, Rome, Italy | Markets of Trajan, Rome, Italy
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Villa D’ Este, Tivoli, Italy
Pienza, Tuscany, Italy
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Partial portrait of man, pencil on watercolor paper
Portrait of woman, pen on watercolor paper
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MARLON T. PERKINS JR, LEED GREEN ASSOC., NOMAS, AIAS e: perkinsjr@andrews.edu in: Marlon Perkins Jr