ARCHITECTURE matt bramstedt
UNDERGRADUATE WORK DANVILLE, IL nature center UNDERGRADUATE WORK ROANOKE, VA passive house GRADUATE WORK LONDON, UK children’s hospital GRADUATE WORK CHICAGO, IL hotel chicago PROFESSIONAL WORK ST. LOUIS, MO internship work PROFESSIONAL WORK EAST LANSING, MI internship work MASTERS THESIS SAO TOME, AFRICA education center
NATURE CENTER
eco design - danville, IL
course: architectural design and the landscape when: fall semester 2003 instructor: meg calkins site: kickapoo state park, danville, il project description: The initial phase of this
project consisted of analyzing and selecting the location for a nature center among
four choices: a designated wetlands area, a street front area, an accessible and partially-developed area, and a steep, wooded area. selecting the lo-
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The students developed an accurate topography map, wind and sun diagrams, a detailed description of each site, and made several site visits. This concluded the group work, and based upon the site research, each student chose his or her site. This project incorporated two of the sites, including the accessible and partially-developed area and the steep,
wooded area. In this serene, natural environment, three elements help to create a place where the landscape becomes the focus: the circular outdoor space, the oating bridge, and the building. As the user transitions from each place, a tangible connection to nature can be made. For example, one may begin by sitting peacefully on the stones encircling the clearing of trees and then reach
down and touch the water as they pass over the pond on the bridge. Upon reaching the nature center, one may enjoy the transparency of the main gallery space as the building blends the differentiation of interior and exterior space.
One arrives to the site from the south where there are outdoor activities such as picnicking, ďŹ shing, and hiking. Adjacent to the entry is an area where a natural clearing in the trees occurs. This focal point of the project creates an axis to the building and provides a dynamic view. The clearing is a special place for people to rest and enjoy nature. Curved-stone forms sunken into the ground enhance the circular geometry and provide a place to sit. The bridge, the primary pedestrian access to the building, oats securely on the pond creating an exciting and dynamic approach to the building. The building, with its simple geometry and sleek horizontals, echo the strong lines of the bank. The vertical masses rise up through these linear forms mimicking the verticality of the trees. A full length overhang articulates the linear geometry while providing shade from the sun, and the extension of a deck blocks the glare from the water. The building is nestled into the hillside and becomes an extension of the landscape.
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1. Entry 2. Permanent Gallery 3. Art Gallery 4. Library 5. Reading Space 6. Temporary Gallery 7. Auditorium 8. OfďŹ ce 9. Receiving 10. Mechanical 11. Bathroom 12. Lab Space 13. Storage
PASSIVE HOUSE
design competition - roanoke, va
course: sustainable design and the passive house when: fall semester 2004 instructor: katrin klingenberg project site: Roanoke, VA project description: The Cradle to Cradle Home Design and Construction Competition provided guidelines for this project. The studio combined these guidelines with the highly, energy-efďŹ cient passive house standard for a design challenge that would seek to ďŹ nd the most sustainable solution. This project required the design of a singlefamily, three bedroom home with sensitivity to the environment, economy, and social context .
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Solar Thermal Panels for DWH
The Passive house uses only 10% of the energy that a conventional home uses for heating, cooling and household appliances. My work on this group project includes schematic design ideas, research, sketches, diagrams, and a perspective rendering. In response to the local climate and environment, the design of this
project takes full advantage of solar energy with large south facing windows, while the north, west, and east facades help minimize heat loss. The site is located at a highly visible intersection so its innovation in aesthetics can be showcased. Each component of a typical house was analyzed and redesigned. The front
porch utilizes a living shading device that changes in the seasons. The thickness of the vegetation in the summer provides ample shade, and in the winter months when the leaves are sparse the sunlight enters the house. The various layers and the curved roof create a strong impact.
Air Lock Zone Key: 1. Porch 2. Entryway 3. Dining Room 4. Kitchen 5. Living Room 6. Bath 7. OfďŹ ce/bedroom 8. Laundry/entry 9. Bedroom 10. Loft 11. Storage
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The conditioning system, a HRV unit based on the Vitotres 343 (by Viessmann) is a highly effective ventilation machine with over 80% heat recovery. In addition to this system, using both photovoltaic cells and solar thermal panels located on the building’s south facade, the domestic hot water demands will be met and the electricity needs will be exceeded. These technologies can effectively produce excess energy and be sold back to the local power company. This forms the idea of the home as a producer and not a consumer. The materials selected and construction details for this project are essential in reducing energy. Concrete flooring, concrete countertops, and the concrete mass provide thermal comfort as they absorb the heat in the summer and radiate heat in the winter, and using 12” TJI wall construction helps provide a larger wall thickness for adding insulation. The standing seam metal roof eliminates the need for hazardous asphalt shingles and the use of cedar siding provides a healthy and sustainable solution instead of vinyl siding.
Standing seam metal roof Architectural glulam 12” TJI Construction Isover - Hemp + wool ins. OSB sheathing inside/out Cedar siding Concrete slab on grade Thermal mass - flooring - countertops - vertical stone element
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
sustainable design - london, uk
course: sustainability and health care when: spring semester 2006 instructors: botand bognar & kenneth yeang project site: london, uk project description: In teams of two, each group designed a children’s hospital with inpatient and outpatient service units that connect to the existing hospital. Movement throughout the building and connection to nature and to activity are the main design elements. Movement is organized around a “spine” that houses public spaces. Branching off from this “spine” are patient rooms and private offices. Patient rooms overlook the active lobby so as to foster an inclusive healing environment.
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Opposite the patient rooms on the exterior glass facade are two walkways that connect this building to the existing building. Places for respite integrate comfortable seating with natural vegetation and views to the outdoors. Next to these spaces flows a rock-lined water stream surrounded by trees and vegetation. From the courtyard, one can see the opportunity for plenty of “daylighting” and views to nature. The expression of the structure and the architectural detailing brings a fresh look to the hospital complex and exemplifies a living, breathable building.
CHICAGO HOTEL
design integration - chicago, il
Atmosphere
course: designing for the user when: fall 2005 instructor: kurt baumgartner project site: stetson ave. chicago, il project description: This project explored architecture guided by a response to the human senses so as to provide quality spaces for the business clientel as well as the public. By incorporating rich materials, natural daylighting, human scale, exterior spaces, and by blending the boundary of public versus private space, the building relates to the senses at all levels.
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conference level plan
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INTERNSHIP WORK
architectural intern - st. louis, mo
Metro North Site Plan Redevelopment where: durrant architects, st. louis, mo when: summer 2006 position: architectural intern project description: This project involved the redevelopment of a kansas city, mo shopping center. The proposed plan was to renovate the existing anchor stores and use their positioning to create a walkable community. The site is located off a busy highway and a main street in kansas city. Adjacent to the site are existing residential communities. I collaborated with an architect to make initial design decisions, drafted the site plan, and rendered the ďŹ nal presentation drawing. The proposal was presented to a developing group where I was able to take part in the meeting.
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Metcalf South Site Plan Redevelopment where: durrant architects, st. louis, mo when: summer 2006 position: architectural intern project description: This project involved similar elements as the Metro North Redevelopment including a shopping center and a residential and retail area. The proposed plan was to renovate an existing shopping mall and subdivide the land surrounding it as leasable land for new retail and shopping while adding attachedsingle-family housing units to north. The site is located near a highly traveled highway and a main street in kansas city. Adjacent to the site are existing residential communities and retail. My role in this project was similar to the Metro North Redevelopment project.
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INTERNSHIP WORK
architectural intern - east lansing, mi
where: anselmo + associates, east lansing, mi when: summer 2007 position: architectural intern project description: This project involved the redevelopment of a residence in Lansing, MI. I provided site analysis services and documented the existing conditions. My work also included schematic design, design development drawings, and construction documents that were submitted to receive a building permit. In working directly with the contractor, I developed oor plans, framing plans, electrical plans, HVAC plans, a typical wall section, and elevations. The front elevation image will be used by the contractor/owner as a marketing tool to help bring in a buyer.
Renovated West Elevation
Existing South Elevation
Existing East Elevation
Renovated South Elevation
Renovated East Elevation
Renovated North Elevation
Renovated West Elevation
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Existing Roof Plan
Renovated First Floor Plan
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EDUCATION CENTER
unifying communities - sao tome, africa
Tranquility
course: design thesis when: fall 2006-spring 2007 instructor: james anderson project site: sao tome, africa project description: This project responded to the climate and culture of Sao Tome by incorporating appropriate local materials, utilizing passive energy, and including nature as the central focus in the building program. The building provides opportunities for many different user groups to interact and share space. For example, a caretaker living on the second floor oversees and maintains the property. Visiting faculty and students living on the second and third floors teach the local students who come to work and study. NGO’s and administrative staff who work on the first floor assist in education, provide staff support, and manage the office. This live-work environment is to serve as a model for future research and education centers in Sao Tome.
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West Elevation Bamboo Louvres Air Insulation Layer Operable Panels
Gravel for water penetration
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Oversized Fans
Small Exhaust Fan (Typ) Stack Vent
Clivus Multrum Composting Toilets
This system uses a foam-flush toilet for the 2nd floor and a waterless toilet for the first floor. It uses a ventilation system that pulls air down through the fixture creating an odorless bathroom. 1-3 gallons of water are used per day for both toilets combined.
Gravity System
Lateral Force Resistance System
The system consists of 8” columns supporting a 6” two-way flat plate. The two-way slab eliminates the need for beams, provides a clean aesthetic. and reduces the amount of formwork.
The system uses a concrete moment frame to resist the lateral loads.
Gravel for water penetration
Air Gap for Ventilation
Oversized Fan Breezeway
These fans used throughout the building provide 25 times the airflow from a standard ceiling fan and use a minimal amount of power.
Fresh Air Intake This system utilizes pressure differences in order to bring fresh air into the building through floor vents located in the basement as well as in the interstitial space between the first and second floor.
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Storage Area Composting Storage Tank
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