PROFESSIONAL P O R T F O L I O
M ATTHEW A. SPINNER BACHELOR’S OF FINE ARTS IN ARCHITECTURE
PERSONAL DESIGN PHILOSOPHY + WORK ETHIC A DIVERSE BACKGROUND FOR A DIVERSE PROFESSION
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY My designs have the ability not only to adjust to their surrounding context, but also stand out from the rest of the neighborhood context—a signature characteristic of true organic architecture. In our current society, we have hit a tipping point for the amount of developed land that already exists. The sites that we build on have been tampered by human hands, a history which needs to be taken into consideration when designing. Whether the site is in a rural landscape with untouched land, or in an urban context with no remaining traces of nature, the need to transplant the landscape helps to revert us to our natural existence; Tapping into this innate and natural state of being is the key to good design.
INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION This portfolio belongs to Matthew A. Spinner. Do not copy without permission. Some of the samples within this portfolio are the property of the organization, or persons, whose name appears on the document. Permission from each has been granted for the product to be used as documentation of my work.
Keeping in tune with this idea of the natural state of existence, my selection of natural building materials is based on both site location and regionalism. My designs always hold deeper meaning than what is visually apparent, rooted in addressing the social, cultural, and political issues that plague our societies at both the local, and, more importantly, the global scale. Over time, what happens in one corner of our world will affect something on the opposite side of the world; this new way of thinking needs to be embraced as we enter into a time period of fragile human existence. One way that I address this is by focusing on designing architecture that balances the energy equation, transforming his architecture into a living object that breathes, hydrates, and absorbs its nutrients from its immediate surroundings.
CARPENTRY + CONTRACTING APPRENTICESHIP RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
EDUARDO-CALVO FASHION HOUSE
FASHION + FURNITURE Using a piece of furniture to represent the ideals and aesthetic aspirations of a architectural or urban design firm helps to relate the overall themes that can be hard for the client to digest. Presenting them in the form of an object that the client can easily associate with through everyday use allows for these ideals to be easily understood.
ARCHITECTURE STUDIO III: SELECTED FOR 2013 NAAB EXHIBITION A duality has always existed between fashion and architecture. They both reflect personal, social and cultural identities of specific regions and time periods. The value of good design in both practices is for the public to decide, which usually reciprocates in the tastes of an era.
These tastes are prominently represented in the form of the fashion and architecture, creating a symbiotic relationship between the both of them. Although the scale of both art forms is greatly different, they are both derive from the scale of the human body.
Penthouse + Office Located above the SoHo skyline, this space lifts occupants above the city offering spectacular views out over the NYC community. Museum + Gallery Space Bringing back to the community, this space allows for local fashion designer’s and artists to showcase their work. Restaurant + Lounge Introducing nightlife to the building, allows for public use of the building to continue throughout the entire day and night. Storage + Utilities Sandwiched between public and private domains lies the heart of the building. It supplies and stores necessary ingredients for the buildings survival. Retail + Merchandising Situated above ground level is retail space, fitting rooms and lounges, secondary displays, employee facilities, and bathrooms; all catering to the couture experience. Entrance + Main Displays Located on ground level this space pays particular attention to bringing individuals in from off the street.
CONTEXTUAL SITE ANALYSIS
Source: Google Images
The SoHo district, located in Manhattan, New York, is home to a very specific style of architecture dated to the early 1800s. Brick, concrete, and iron were the three main materials used to construct this historical neighborhood, whose foundation is based in industrial context but has now entered the modern world of retail and fashion. Engaging this historical context in a proper manner is a crucial factor when designing in this district. Within the past few decades, highend retail has made a home for itself within the cast iron context of the SoHo district, bringing a new elegance to the area and making it a luxury destination. Studying the surrounding urban fabric allows for the ability to creatively design for the individual client while still being courteous to community of the SoHo and Manhattan.
Surrounding Retail Shopping
Sun Angle Diagram
Public vs. Private Space
Main Structural Layout
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS + DETAILING
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
Automatic Fire-Damper
Foundation Detail
TERTIARY
COMPUTER MODELING + LEED DESIGN 3DS MAX DESIGN, LIGHTING ANALYSIS, + LEED ANALYSIS
PROJECT: Beach House LOCATION: Barnegat, NJ DATE: December 21 By studying the natural daylighting during the winter solstice, we gain a better understanding of how the lighting will affect the performance of the building materials and spatial qualities during the cold weather months. Orientation of the building can be utilized to harness solar heat gain through exposed glazing and thermal massing, in order to heat interior spaces of the building throughout the evening and nighttime hours. White trim windows and doors allows for light refraction into the interior, causing increased light levels during the daytime hours.
Second Level
Ground Level
INTERIOR + EXTERIOR LIGHTING ANALYSIS FOR DAY + NIGHT
D
MECH
W
BATH HALL LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM 1
BEDROOM 2 UP
STORAGE
6/21 18:00 . EV:9.0 . 12000 Kelvin
6/21 6:00 . EV:12.5 . 12000 Kelvin
12/21 22:00 . EV:4.5 . 12500 Kelvin
6/21 12:00 . EV:12.0 . 12500 Kelvin
6/21 18:00 . EV:12.0 . 12500 Kelvin
12/21 12:00 . EV:8.5 . 12500 Kelvin
12/21 22:00 . EV:4.5 . 12500 Kelvin
12/21 12:00 . EV:7.5 . 12500 Kelvin
DAYLIGHTING ANALYSIS FOR LEED CERTIFICATION Ca erteria
Copy Print
224
228
ice
228 Lounge
Women
223
ice 231
22
226 Electrical
230
dministration
Men
225 225
DN
226
230
UP
Stair
231
oilet
227
232
227 223
22
233 233
232
Corridor 234
222
234
Computer Lab 222
221 Instruction 221
UP
Electrical 220
Lobby 216
220 21
DN
DN
218
Corridor
UP
235 212 217 Instruction 218
214 Electrical
207
206
205
204
203
202
201
210 Computer Lab
212
Library . 3/21 15:00 . EV: 5.0 12500 Kelvin . 354 fc
208
201 Stair 211
DN
Lounge
Library . 3/21 9:00 . EV: 7.5 . 12500 Kelvin . 5463 fc
20
214
Stair 217
UP
Women
Men
211
210
Room 204 . 3/21 9:00 . EV: 7.0 12500 Kelvin . 1026 fc
20
Dra ting
Copy Print
Lounge
Instruction
Computer Lab
Instruction
208
207
206
205
203
202
UP
DN
Room 204 . 3/21 15:00 . EV: 7.0 12500 Kelvin . 1045 fc
CNC MANUFACTURING + CUSTOM MILLWORK CAD/CAM TECHNICIAN FOR TEA + ELLE WOODWORKS, L.L.C.
VICTORIAN FRETWORK RESTORATION Ocean Grove, NJ holds one of the highest concentration of Victorian style homes in America. Hired to accomplish the millwork for the replication and replacement of weathered fretwork, the intricacies of the custom patterns were re-milled using a weather resistent poly-vinyl material.
RUBBER MALLET FURNITURE While working for this company, I was approached by the owner to see if I could find a way to maximize the potential of the machines in the shop with the workflow of the men working in the shop. The solution was to create a repeat flat-patterns that could be milled and then quickly assembled and boxed by the worker’s in the shop. Slip-fit tolerances were used at all joints, and only a rubber mallet is needed to assemble the furniture.
CUSTOM CABINET SYSTEMS