MATTHEW P. RODGERS Portfolio of work
Matthew Paul Rodgers, M. Arch As architects, it is our responsibility is to shape the world of human habitation. There are many avenues in which the responsibility of architecture can be pursued. I have explored many avenues and through this portfolio, I will demonstrate significant architectural concepts. Architecture should embrace Social Appropriateness Architecture must share a dialect with the local community, and establish a sense of “Place�.
Architecture is about Contextual Innovation Innovation, It is innovation that drives the field and rescues architecture from sameness. This is achieved by challenging the preconceptions of our field, and implementing solutions to satisfy larger conceptual issues.
Architecture is about collaboration. This is demonstrated through Architecture idea sharing, and through the Performance of Architecture. These are a few of the concepts that give architecture power, and are important concepts in shaping habitable space.
Matthew Paul Rodgers, M. Arch
I am a recent graduate with a Masters Degree in Architecture from UNLV, which focused on Urban and Civic design. My thesis project was advised by Gensler Architects of Nevada, and utilized street performance and performance arts venues as an urban intervention for Downtown Las Vegas. The pedagogy of the Gensler Studio provided me with valuable experience in design methodology, skills in collaboration, teamwork, and idea sharing. I’ve heightened these skills as I’ve been working towards completing my IDP at a small firm in Clearwater Florida. This firm has provided me with experiences in all phases of the design process. Contact Information
matthewr28@ymail.com 702.688.9581 444 Paula Dr. N Dunedin, FL 34698 Education
• College of Southern Nevada Associates of Business, 2004 • University of Nevada Las Vegas B. Science Architecture, 2009 • University of Nevada Las Vegas Masters of Architecture, 2012 with Urban Design Emphasis,
Skills
• Revit Architecture 2012 • AutoCAD Architecture 2012 • Adobe In-Design CS6 • Adobe Photoshop CS6 • Google Sketchup Pro 8.0+ • Rhino 4.0+ SR5 & RDK Other Areas of Study
• Theater Design, Vectorworks • Shakespeare & Stage Acting • Graphic Design & Marketing • Photography & Videography • Music, Song Writing & Dance References
• Yim Jew • 415.412.4196 yimgloriayim@yahoo.com • Carly Mossman • 702.893.2837 carly_mossman@gensler.com • Istvan Peteranecz • 727.478.3073 istvan@architecturebp.com
Recent Significant Accomplishments 2012 • Best of Jury • Thesis Project, Performing Art-erial
• advised by Gensler Architects of Las Vegas.
2012 • Gensler Town Square Initiative • Research and Exhibit Q1
• Thesis Project presented at Conference in London.
2012 • ACSA ”Next 100 years of Architecture” • design competition
• “Spacebook” submission.
2010 • Silver Certificate • Assisting in Accreditation Process for the
Graduate program at UNLV.
2009 • Manville Roof Design Competition Finalist
• Construction Technologies instructed by Jay Barry.
2008 • Las Vegas Arts District “Gateway” • design competition
• submission
Significant Professional Experiences
06.2013 - Present • Intern Architect • Behar + Peteranecz Architecture • Clearwater, Florida • Project Design, Project Management, Design Development, CDs 06.2012 - 09.2012 • Design Consultant • Talulah Boutique, Galleria Mall • Las Vegas, Nevada • Consultation, Conceptual Drawings, Shelving Design, Production 09.2011 - 05.2012 • Student Internship • Gensler Architecture of Nevada • Las Vegas, Nevada • Model Building for Sahara SLS, Assistance on projects as Needed. 04.2008 - 06.2010 • Sr. Graphic Designer • Max Media Productions • Las Vegas, Nevada • Client Relations, Graphic Design, Printing, Videography, Tech support 05.2009 - 08.2009 • Consultant/Intern • UNLV Downtown Design Center • Las Vegas, Nevada • Consultation, as-built drawings, design solutions, Production drawings 03.2007 - 04.2008 • Drafting & Design • Las Vegas Awnings, LLC • Henderson, Nevada • Design, 3D Modeling, Drafting & Red Line Corrections, Client Rapport
A COLLECTION OF WORKS
CONCEPTION
ANALYSIS
DESIGN
SOCIAL APPROPRIATENESS Downtown Las Vegas Community Library
3rd year Studio • Supervised by Professor Jess Holmes, AIA • Spring 2008
EXPLORATORY DEMONSTRATION UNLV Science Research Laboratory
4th year Studio • Supervised by Dr. Firas Al-Douri • Fall 2009
CONTEXTUAL INNOVATION Suburban/Urban Hybrid Housing in Las Vegas
5th year Studio • Supervised by Professor Jess Holmes, AIA • Spring 2010
PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURE Performing Arterial Urban Intervention in Downtown Las Vegas 6th year Studio • Supervised by Gensler of Nevada, AIA • 2012
PROFESSIONAL WORK Collection of Professional Projects
Intern Architect • Behar + Peteranecz Architecture • 2013-Present
PRESENTATION
• Downtown Las Vegas Community Library
3rd Year Studio • Supervised by Professor Jess Holmes, AIA • Spring 2008
• Downtown Community Library of Las Vegas Is a project that celebrates the post-enlightenment ideology, that all people from all walks of life have the ability to learn and be educated. The Downtown Las Vegas Library expresses this ideology formally, as a way to connect back to the local community and to the city.
PRE-ENLIGHTENMENT PATH TO EDUCATION.
LIBRARY OF LAS VEGAS’ PATH TO EDUCATION, EMBRACING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
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The Downtown Community Library of Las Vegas connects to the local community, and to the city. The courtyard at the entrance embraces the local community, by giving the community a visual connection to the library book stacks.. The courtyard expresses the post- enlightenment ideology, that all people have the ability to be educated. The Library’s 4th Floor Gallery connects to the city, by placing the inhabitants directly in the context of the city, through a panoramic visual gallery.
CONNECTION TO THE CITY - THROUGH VISIBLE SKYLINE
COMMUNITY’S VISUAL CONNECTION TO BOOK-STACKS
4TH FLOOR GALLERY
PUBLIC COURTYARD
• 4TH FLOOR PLAN (OVERLAY)
4TH FLOOR GALLERY
CONNECTION TO CITY
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY
• WEST SECTION & VERTICAL CIRCULATION CONNECTION TO CITY
• BALCONY ABOVE THE 4TH FLOOR GALLERY
CONNECTION TO THE CITY
In the city of Las Vegas, change is a constant. This Gallery space is designed as a way to capture the ever-changing skyline of Las Vegas, and place users in the context of the city itself...Even if its only static for a brief moment in time.
• 4TH FLOOR PLAN - READING ROOM AND GALLERY
PUBLIC SPACE
CONNECTION TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
The Downtown Community Library of Las Vegas is a project that celebrates diverse collections. It celebrates the diverse collection of people that are a community, the diverse collection of books that is a library, and it places Users in the diverse context of architecture that is a city.
COINS ILLUSTRATING “COLLECTION”
• UNLV Science Research Laboratory
4th Year Studio • Supervised by Dr. Firas Al-Douri • Fall 2009
• UNLV Science Research Laboratory Is a scientific research facility, for an integrated science based community on the UNLV campus. The concept of Biodiversities, relates to different organisms having a natural balance in their ecosystem. This concept is used in connecting The UNLV Science Research Laboratory with the related buildings on the campus. E
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The UNLV Science Research Laboratory is a project that demonstrates an architectural relationship to the science buildings on the UNLV Campus. These science buildings are Life Sciences, Chemistry, and Geo-Science. The UNLV Science Research Laboratory building connects to each of the science disciplines below through materiality, structure, and form.
LIFE SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
GEO-SCIENCE
• SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS CONNECTION TO LIFE SCIENCE LAB CORRIDOR LAB MODULE
CONNECTION TO CHEMISTRY
LAB
LAB SUPPORT
ENTRY LAB
CONNECTION TO GEO-SCIENCE
PLANT LIFE AND NATURAL WETLAND RELATES TO LIFE SCIENCES
DOUBLE SKIN FACADE RELATES TO CHEMISTRY CANYON RELATES TO GEO-SCIENCE
• SOUTH SECTION AT ENTRANCE
• NORTH ELEVATION ILLUSTRATION MATERIAL USE
STONE VENEER RELATES TO GEO-SCIENCE
COPPER PATINA RELATES TO CHEMISTRY
PLANT LIFE RELATES TO LIFE SCIENCE
• Urban/Suburban Hybrid Housing in Las Vegas (sustainable approach) 5th Year Studio • Supervised by Professor Jess Holmes, AIA • Fall 2010
• URBAN/SUBURBAN HYBRID HOUSING IN LAS VEGAS Las Vegas is a city that is predominately automobile orientated. This project is meant to be a transition, Between the Sub-Urban sprawl that floods the valley, in a cognizant shift in make housing more Sustainable, affordable, and economical in Las Vegas.
• SUBURBAN HOUSING MODEL
• URBAN HOUSING MODEL
SHARED SPACE RETAIL SPACE
• LAS VEGAS HYBRID HOUSING MODEL
RETAIL SPACE STREET
SHARED SPACE
In Las Vegas, growth became exponential, and suburban sprawl has created a series of privatized neighborhoods that do not offer the residents the opportunity of a Live/Work experience. Urban/Suburban Hybrid housing is intended to be a catalyst and a driver for change in how the city of Las Vegas approaches housing. As Las Vegas is currently over-built, space starts to become more and more valuable, this project recognizes that we will soon reach a point in which land will be a vital asset.
FLAMINGO BLVD RETAIL SPACE
HOUSING
HOUSING
SHARED HOUSING SPACE
HOUSING
MAXIMIZING SPATIAL QUALITY MODULAR ROOM BLOCKS +
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OPTIONAL ROOM 4
OPTIONAL ROOM 2
THE DESIGN OF THIS HOUSING STEMS FROM THE IDEA OF FLEXIBILITY IN MODULARIZATION.
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OPTIONAL ROOM 3
OPTIONAL ROOM 1
ROOM TYPOLOGIES: • Living Room • Dining Room • Bedroom(s) • Office • Library • Roof Patio • Bathroom(s) • Kitchen
INTERCHANGEABLE BASED ON PREFERENCE
FLEXIBILITY OFFERS PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CUSTOMIZE THEIR HOUSE TO FIT SPECIFIC NEEDS.
MINIMIZING SPATIAL USAGE
DIAGRAMMATIC PLAN
TYPOLOGY OPTION 2
TYPOLOGY OPTION 1
CENTRAL BLOCK
DIFFUSED DAY LIGHTING
DIAGRAMMATIC SECTION The conception of this house is derived on Minimizing spatial usage, and maximizing spatial quality.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL FLOORS
The design is based off these modular blocks that assemble as a kit of parts, and can be interchanged based on user preference. TYPOLOGY OPTION 2
CENTRAL BLOCK
TYPOLOGY OPTION 1
• 1st FLOOR PLAN AND LOT LAYOUT This housing model is designed to minimize the necessary footprint for housing in Las Vegas, while taking advantage of certain spatial opportunities to maximize spatial quality and flexibility.
KITCHEN CENTRAL BLOCK
DINING
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
LIVING
ENTRY
• SPATIAL MAXIMIZATION DIAGRAMS FOR ALL TYPOLOGIES
TYPOLOGY 1 (SHOWING EXPANDED WALL)
TYPOLOGY 2 (SHOWING PRIVATIZED WALL)
RYOJI WALL
As it minimizes the footprint, this housing project also maximizes spatial quality by taking advantage of key places where space can be altered and an open feel can be obtained.
BATHROOM
FUNCTIONAL COMPONENT TYPOLOGY 2
CENTRAL BLOCK
DIFFUSED DAY LIGHTING
FUNCTIONAL COMPONENT TYPOLOGY 1
• LIBRARY AND OFFICE TYPOLOGIES (OPTIONAL 3RD FLOOR)
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LIBRARY (SHOWING CONTRACTED DESK)
BUILT IN COMPONENTS
OFFICE (SHOWING EXTRACTED DESK)
Spaces that have multiple functions can provide a distinct quality of life to the user that may otherwise be unobtainable. In these diagrams, an office space can also be used as a library/reading room with a few simple alterations.
LIGHT SHELVES
• BEDROOM OPEN SPACE DIAGRAMS (MULTIPLE OPTIONAL)
BEDROOM 1 (SHOWING CONTRACTED BED)
MURPHY BED
BEDROOM 1 (SHOWING CONTRACTED BED)
Allowing these spaces to become flexible, allows them to serve multiple functions. Having a bed that tucks away when not in use will allow the user to use the space for multiple functions throughout the day, as they are needed.
LIGHT SHELVES
The facade of the houses have a light shaft, utilizing the porosity of the staircase, in order to provide diffused lighting to the space. Also, from the assemblage diagram one can see how these spaces can be implemented.
OPTIONAL ROOF DECK
OPTIONAL ROOF DECK
DIFFUSED LIGHTING
SHADE SCREENS
3rd Floor (optional)
2nd Floor
1st Floor
SECTION DIAGRAM
FLOOR PLATE ASSEMBLAGE
COVERED DECK
• Performance Architecture
6th Year Studio • Supervised by Gensler Architects of Nevada • Fall/Spring 2012
An AVENUE of DISCOVERY and EXPLORATION for STREET PERFORMERS and And PERFORMANCE ARTS venues.
Urban Intervention Concept Diagram
•Site Research Downtown Districts Density in Downtown Fremont Diagrams
•Conception Concept Models Language Diagrams Conceptual Section
•Performance Mapping Performance Research Performance Diagramming Performance Opportunities
•Program Research Performance Types Block Components Component Matrix
Project Description: Performing Architecture is an urban intervention for Downtown Las Vegas. The project utilizes Performance Arts and Performance art venues as a way to characterize Downtown Las Vegas. This project demonstrates the implementation of an environment that revolves around performance art, and establishes a live-work environment for the inhabitants. Background Information: Las Vegas itself is home to one of the most famous streets in the world, the Las Vegas Strip. I feel that the Downtown Las Vegas area has the potential to provide Las Vegas with an identity that extends beyond the “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” conception. Downtown Las Vegas is the byproduct of a city that is the quintessential model for suburban sprawl. As Las Vegas is rich in theater and art, it is the goal of Performance Architecture to offer an alternative to the character of Las Vegas. Studio Culture: The project is supervised by Gensler Architects of Nevada. It was offered as part of an urban design focused studio for the completion of my thesis. Being mentored by Yim Gloria Jew currently teaching at CCA, the project has received recognition. This project has allowed me to demonstrate my passion for Architecture and Performance Arts in a single project.
•Typologies Finalized Site Plan Typologies: S, M, L, XL Studio Component
•Streetscape Linkage Diagram Streetscape Components Social Media Exploration
•Implementation Specialty Venue Typology Repertory Theater Specialty Venue Components Bridging the district divide
• SITE RESEARCH: Downtown Las Vegas District, and Hierarchal Civic Placement V
Fremont Street Experience
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Las Vegas School Of the Performing Arts
5th Street School
CIVIC DISTRICT
This map illustrates the different districts in Downtown Las Vegas. The areas that are not defined are considered to be “Mixed Use�, commercial and residential.
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• SITE RESEARCH: Downtown Las Vegas Density Study
NOTES • High Density at Fremont Street Experience, 24 hours a day • Density in the Civic District, primarily during business hours • Charleston BLVD interests and divides the Arts District
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• SITE RESEARCH: Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience Conceptual Diagram
Street Level
• SITE RESEARCH: Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Las Vegas
Street Performers are like canaries in the mines... When the canaries die that means that the mines are poisonous, and must be evacuated. Like canaries the presence of street performers shows that the society has the necessary freedoms to allow healthy human habitation. When the laws of society become so restrictive, or public spaces get so controlled that street performers can no longer exist than that’s the sign that society is not healthy for human habitation. - Mark Rothman
Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, Nevada
Live Performance at Fremont Street Experience
Street Performance
• CONCEPTION: Conceptual Models, Language Diagram, and Conceptual Section: Architectural Language Diagram
PROGRAMMATIC COMPONENTS
LINKAGES
These diagrams express the language used in the Performance Architecture intervention. It will consist of performance stages/venues, program supporting the performance spaces, and linkages to offer streetscape with an identity.
PERFORMANCE STAGE
Conceptual Street Section Drawing
• CONCEPTION: Conceptual Models, Language Diagram, and Conceptual Section: Conceptual Rendering Conceptual Model
Conceptual Model
These conceptual models illustrate the relationship to performance spaces and programmatic elements. These models lead to the idea of a 2nd floor arterial that will attach to the studio spaces and provide the users with a unique experience.
• PERFORMANCE MAPPING: for Spatial Characteristics, Energy, and Movement of Performances Performance Diagram Components:
Performance Space
Stage Area
Hip Hop Street Dance • Venice Beach, CA
Audience
Performance
The Concept of Performance Mapping was derived from Paul Simpson’s article, “Public Space, Sociality, and Intervening the Everyday”. This process allows one to understand spatial, and societal characteristics for street performances.
Street Dance Performance Diagram
• PERFORMANCE MAPPING: for Spatial Characteristics, Energy, and Movement of Performances Music Band • Las Vegas, NV
Stage Band Performance Diagram
Break Dancer • New York City
Solo Break Dancer Diagram
Graffiti Mural, unknown Location
Graffiti Art Performance Diagram
• PERFORMANCE MAPPING: for Spatial Characteristics, Energy, and Movement of Performances Interactive Graffiti • GRL, London
Solo Singer • Las Vegas, NV
Animated Wedding • unknown location
Singer Performance Diagram
Wedding Performance Diagram
OPEN CITY
Graphic Display Diagram
• PERFORMANCE MAPPING: for Spatial Characteristics, Energy, and Movement of Performances Music soloist • Las Vegas, NV
Single Musician Diagram
Fire Dancers • Las Vegas, NV
Interpretive Dance Diagram
Chalk Art Mural, New York City
Chalk-Art Performance Diagram
• PERFORMANCE MAPPING: Performance Space Opportunities in Downtown Las Vegas (Existing)
This map illustrates the existing opportunities to take advantage of and create performance spaces within. These spaces have a certain spatial size and quality that would be used for street performances. Urban Linkages are a way to stitch together the existing performance spaces, and give the Downtown a coherent identity.
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Performance Space Opportunities (Existing) Urban Linkages between Performance Spaces
• PROGRAM RESEARCH: Performance Types, and Block Components Categorized Performance Types
Acting/Singing
Dance/Interpretive
Music/Poetry
Studio Specialty
Retail
Supporting Program
Performance Type Cafe
Entertainment Residential
Conceptual Block Components
Graphics/Animation
Art/Sculpture
• PROGRAM RESEARCH: Programmatic Matrix
Performance Type
Retail Venue
Urban/Living
Entertainment
Food
Specialty Venue
Suites/Condos Acting Studios and Teaching Studios Convenient Stores, Laundromats
Night Club
Acting/Singing
Clothing Stores, Costume Shops, Make-Up, Video Store, Arts and Crafts
Coffee Shop Restaurants Health Foods
Movie Theater Gym Repertory Theater
Clothing Stores, Shoe Stores, Records, Stereos, and Video stores
Artist Lofts, Dance Studios and Teaching Studios, Convenient Stores, Laundromats
Dance Club Night Club
Dance Cafe Ballroom Restaurant
Gym Theater Space
Instruments, Clothes, Shoes, Record shops, Stereo and Videos, writing materials
Artist Lofts, Music and Teaching Studios, Convenient Stores, Laundromats
Night Club Jazz Bar Kereokee Bar
Hard-Rock Music Cafe Coffee Lounge
Amphitheater Gallery
Print Shops, Comic Book stores, Video Game stores, Computer Supplies
Lofts, Graphic and Teaching Studios, Parks, Convenient Stores, Laundromats
I-Lounge Video Game Bar
Google Cafe
Newseum Movie Theater Large Projection Screen
Art Supply stores, Wood/Hardware, Industrial Materials, Spray Paint and graffiti supplies
Lofts, Art Studios and Teaching Studios, Parks, Convenient Stores, Laundromats
Galleries
Art Cafe Bistro Wine Tasting
Museum Arts Collective
Dance/Interpretive
Music/Poetry
Graphics/Animation
Art/Sculpture
• PROGRAM RESEARCH: Programmatic Opportunities in Downtown Las Vegas (Existing)
This map illustrates existing infrastructure that can be utilized, and opportunities for new installations can be implemented to fit the Urban Intervention.
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Programmatic opportunities, consisting of: Abandoned buildings, vacant lots and under utilized structures Existing infrastructure to be integrated in Urban Intervention.
• TYPOLOGIES: Finalized Site Plan, Transportation and Infrastructure:
Performance Space Opportunities (Existing)
Transportation Hubs
Urban Linkages between Performance Spaces
Bus Routes & Bike Paths
Programmatic opportunities, consisting of: Abandoned buildings, vacant lots and under utilized structures
5 Min. Walking Distance
Existing infrastructure to be integrated in Urban Intervention.
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• TYPOLOGIES: Sm (small) Corner Performance Space: Corner Performance Diagram
Performance Type View Angle
Necessary Components
Performance Space
Programmatic Opportunity
Diagrammatic breakdown
Street Perspective
Performance Space Patio Dining
Pedestrian Realm
Retail Shops Cafe
Performance Types for Small Typology
Solo Musician
Sculptural Art
Break Dancer
Graffiti Art
• TYPOLOGIES: M (medium) Courtyard Performance Space: Courtyard Performance Space
Performance Type View Angle
Necessary Components
Performance Space
Backdrop Props
Stage Entrance
Programmatic Opportunity
Diagrammatic breakdown
Street Perspective
Performance “stage”
Retail & Res.
Studio
Entertainment
Performance Types for Med. Typology
Stage Band
Sculptural Art
Street Dance
Graphic Display
• TYPOLOGIES: L (large) Strip Performance Space: Strip Performance Diagram
Performance Type View Angle
Necessary Components
Performance Space
Programmatic Opportunity
Street Perspective
Diagrammatic breakdown
Cafe
Night Club
Shops
Shops
Performance Space
Bar
Studio
Shops
Retail/Res
Performance Types for Large Typology
Street Dance
Wedding
Interpretive Dance
Stage Singing
• TYPOLOGIES: XL Full Block & Pedestrian Only Street Performance Space XL Typology B (Front Connection)
XL Typology A (Side Connection)
FULL BLOCK PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY
FULL BLOCK PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY
PEDESTRIAN ONLY STREET
XL Typology A Components
PEDESTRIAN ONLY STREET
Street Perspective
Entertainment
Food Venue
Residential
RESIDENTIAL
STUDIO PEDESTRIAN ONLY STREET XL Typology B Components
PEDESTRIAN ONLY STREET Food Venue STUDIO
Cafe
Studio Space
Residential
Night Club Retail Venue Entertainment
Retail
• TYPOLOGIES: Studio Component: and it’s relationship to public Studio Plan Diagram
Studio Space Plan Diagram
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Lobby Stairs
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The Studio component will activate the street by opening up to the pedestrian only streets, where available. This allows the spaces to spill out on to the streets and create a dynamic experience. Studio Space Components
Graphic Signage
Arterial Art Opportunities
• TYPOLOGIES: Studio Component Street Perspective
RESIDENTIAL
STUDIO SPACES
ARTERIAL
STUDIOS PEDESTRIAN ONLY STREET
• Streetscape & Linkages: to Large Performance Venues
WAY-FINDING LINKAGES PARK SPACE SPECIALTY VENUE
As a method of way-finding, the streetscape is to be designed as a component of performance artistry space. These components can link to the performance, park spaces and navigate users to larger performance arts venues.
• Streetscape & Linkages: Components
STREET SIGNAGE
ART DISPLAYS
BUS STOP DISPLAYS
CROSSWALK LINKAGES SIDEWALK LINKAGES
SIDEWALK MURALS
• Streetscape & Linkages: Components DANCE STEP STREETSCAPE LINKAGES
LINKAGE
Dance Venue
Dance is the poetic illustration of human movement. As a way-finding device sidewalks embedded with dance steps allow users to experience dance in first person.
ACTING SCENE STREETSCAPE LINKAGES
It is the cause... It is the cause my soul.
LINKAGE
Acting Venue
- Othello Shakespeare
Street Lighting illuminates the streets. Displaying acting scenes as way-finding linkages will illuminate the street experience as users navigate to acting venues.
• Streetscape & Linkages: Components MUSIC COMPOSITION STREETSCAPE LINKAGES
LINKAGE
Music Venue
Music enlivens our daily lives, streetscape components that reflect daily motion will be embedded with musical compositions, to enliven our daily experiences.
ANIMATION STREETSCAPE LINKAGES
LINKAGE
Graphics Venue
Crosswalks are an opportunity to display animation sequences. Having them activate as users step across them, provides visual safety to pedestrian traffic.
• Streetscape & Linkages: Components CHALK ART STREETSCAPE LINKAGES
LINKAGE
Graphic Arts Venue
Graffiti art has a colorful presence. It is also gives urban artists a voice. Expressing these arts as linkages to venues will enhance the street experience.
URBAN MUSEUM STREETSCAPE LINKAGES
LINKAGE
Museum Art Venue
Art enriches our lives. Art display boxes will give the street experience a museum-like quality. As users navigate to art venues, they can experience artworks on the street.
• Streetscape & Linkages: Components PARK SPACE PLUG IN COMPONENTS Performance Kiosk
Park components will be implemented along the streetscape linkages. The frequency is determined by the program opportunity space available. Plug-in Park Component Plan
NAVIGATIONAL KIOSKS MULTI-FUNCTIONAL USES Performance Kiosk Performance Kiosk
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This component serves multiple functions. First as a way-finding device, and secondly as a way to stream live performances
• Streetscape & Linkages: Social Media Exploration
Access
Send
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Record
Dance Street Performance recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Streetscape & Linkages: Social Media Exploration
Receive
Project
London, England
View
Projection performance Diagram The conception of the kiosk is that it serves multiple functions, and would act as a live performance networking system, as well as a database for uploads and streams. This information can then be transmitted around the world, and projected on a large screen in a public space. Dance Street Performance projected in London, UK
• Implementation: Specialty Venue Typology
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• Implementation: Specialty Venue Typology This Urban Intervention zooms in to a block that consists of a specialty venue, a programmatic collaboration piece, and an arterial bridge to link together the two sides of the arts district.
Supporting Program
Programmatic Collaboration Piece
Bridge Supporting Program
Acting/Singing Specialty Venue
Public Space
Pedestrian Only Street
Supporting Program Supporting Program
Specialty Venue Components Programmatic Collaboration Piece
Repertory Theater
Bridge
• Implementation: Specialty Venue Supporting Programmatic Components
Supporting Program Model Shared Arts Collective
Acting Studio
Sculpture Studio
Residential Lofts Supports
Residential Lofts Graphic Design Studio
The program will work as a collective environment with shared workspaces in order to support the specialty venue. In this case an acting venue will utilize sculptural studios, acting studios, and graphic design studios to put on performances.
Arts Collective Workshops Repertory Theater
Supporting Program Model
Diagrammatic Breakdown Acting Studio Supports
Supports
Supports
Sculpture Studio
Graphic Design Studio
Collaboration between arts to support venue
• Implementation: Repertory Theater (Acting Specialty Venue) Repertory Theater Functionality Stage Theater
Exterior Stage
Repertory Theater Facade as Artist Canvas Theater In Round
Users of the facade can become a part of the space, by adding artworks to the surfaces.
Urban Additive Demonstration
• Implementation: Bridging The Arts District The Arterial walkway connects both sides of the arts district together, stitching the district back together. The Arterial walkway will have programmatic components attach to it, and open up to the arterial side of the street. Arterial Bridging Diagram
Street PLUG IN PARK COMPONENT
Attached to Arterial PROGRAMMATIC COMPONENTS
Bridge ARTERIAL PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
Conceptual Sketch
Components
• Professional Work
Intern Architect • Behar + Peteranecz Architecture • May 2013-Present
• Sunday’s in Belleair Poster Design - Surf’s Up! Role: Poster Design, T-Shirt, and Ticket design/artwork. Status: Completed.
Description: This poster was designed for a Beach Boys cover band. The concept was to celebrate the Beach Boys lifestyle by using a compositivhn of elements that are symbolic of the Beach Boys’s culture.
• Ticket Front • T-Shirt Front
• Ticket Back • T-Shirt Back
• Sunday’s in Belleair Poster Design - Billy & Elton
Role: Poster Design, T-Shirt, and Ticket design/artwork. Status: Completed. Description: This poster was designed as a dual venue, featuring both Billy Joel and Elton John cover bands. The concept was to equate the two performers, and connect them with the element of the piano, which is resemblant of both.
• Ticket Front • T-Shirt Front
• Ticket Back • T-Shirt Back
EXISTING ENTRY PROPOSED ENTRY
• Grand Villa of St. Petersburg, Porte Cochere’
• ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN
Role: Design, Development, and Presentation Status: In Construction Description: This project was a renovation project for an assisted living facility. We were tasked with revitalizing the space, so we proposed a more functional and aesthetically pleasing entry sequence.
• ENLARGED PLAN
• PORTE’ COCHERE’ ELEVATION
• PORTE’ COCHERE’ SECTION
• Grand Villa of Pinellas Park, Facade Re-Design
Role: Conceptual Design, DD, and Presentation Status: In Progress, CD Phase Description: The scope of this project was to re-design the facade of the Grand Villa in Pinellas Park. It’s an assisted living facility with a very flat, and longitudinal feel, as well as a porte cochere’ that is severly out of proportion. With only a $50,000 budget, the goal was to give the building a “face-lift”, and provide the occupants with a more appealing residential experience.
• EXISTING FACADE
• DESIGN DRAWING
• EXISTING BUILDING & SITE
• EXISTING BUILDING & SITE
COLOR SCHEME OPTION 1: WOOD TRIM WITH RED HIGHLIGHTS PALLET
COLOR SCHEME OPTION 2: TOMATO RED WITH BROWN HIGHLIGHTS PALLET
• Piazza residence - Restroom Addition
Role: Conceptual Design, DD, CD and Presentation Status: In Progress, CD Phase Description: This is an addition to the second story of a client’s house. We presented him with 7 options for adding a restroom on to an existing bedroom, and had the client choose the option or features that were most desirable.
PROPOSED RESTROOM
BATH EXISTING BEDROOM
• PIAZZA RESIDENCE RESTROOM ADDITION - DESIGN SKETCH
CLOSET
Option 1: Visual Projections
The first proposition was to project visual projections on to a public surface. These projections would consist of video projects and commercials for Blaque Tye, including fashion shows and events.
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Option 2: Run Way
The second proposition is for a temporary structure to be displayed at various locations, and live fashion shows take place in public environments.
Option 3: Street Dance
The third proposal would utilize an advertising backdrop and live dance performances to attract crowds. These dance performances would revolve around the concept of trnasformation.
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for the distinguished gentlemen that wants to stand out. ll as elegant Men’s clothing for Men who care about their tegy is focused on the ideas of Transformation, and using ffective, and efficient as a grass roots form of advertising and ncepts presented. The forth proposal was to illustrate the graffiti murals, as a method of advertising. These productions ed then streamed as a commercial as well.
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This is dedicated to: My parents, Yim, and Jason. Thank you for being such a big part of my life.