Matthew Weiss
Portfolio Spring 2018
Relevant Experience Wright Heerema Architects // Architectural Intern / co-op August 2017—December 2017, Chicago, IL, USA • Projects included; national headquarters of Salvation Army, MacArthur foundation renovation, & materials library management. • Interfaced with consultants at various professional events, via email, and over the phone • Tasks; site visits, Autodesk Revit modeling John G. Waite Associates, Architects PLLC // Architectural Intern / co-op January 2017—April 2017, New York, NY, USA • Produced AutoCAD drawings based off site visits • Coordinated with consultants and contractors • Attended client meetings Kolbrook Design // Architectural Internship May 2016—August 2016, Evanston/Chicago, IL, USA • Collaborated on a team of 10 Architects & Designers, as well as engineering consultants • Projects included; retail offices for a large corporate physical therapy company, and design concepts for a historic theater restoration • Interacted with clients and blueprint offices • Tasks; site visits, field measurements. Torus Architecture and Engineering Design, LLC // Architectural Internship June 2014—August 2014, Chicago, IL, USA • Projects included; BADIR Program for Technology Incubators and Accelerators Complex, KACST, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. • Sketched staircase designs and bathroom layouts as well as researching the cultural context of a building to be constructed in Saudi Arabia.
Content
01. Film Institute 02. Insertion Project 03. Summer Studio 04. John G. Waite Associates. 05. Folly 06. Maria Stuarda Opera Set Design 07. Deck Project & Mission Trip 08. Autodesk Revit & Rhinoceros 09. Armature
01. Film Institute
The objective of this project was to create a Film Institute for the Greater Cincinnati region, which currently lacks such a facility. The site is located in the National Historic District of Over-The-Rhine, which has seen significant urban renewal and gentrification in the last 10 years. Our site also contains a traditional Italianate structure to be incorporated into the final design.
01. Film Institute
1/16� scale process models of the proposed structure. The final process model (immediate right) is the basis of inspiration for the 1/8� scale model. The materials used include 2 ply chipboard, bristol paper, and basswood sticks.
02. Insertion Project
The goal of this project was to improve an existing building by inserting a construct into the space. The building provided was the alms building portion of the DAAP complex on campus. I proposed to add a grand stair to the southern edge of the building that creates space to enjoy the light qualities and views from the insertion. The exterior skin of the addition is a modern, reflective metal that draws attention to the building and establishes a visual focal point near one of the main entrances of the college.
03. Summer Studio
This project is largly a massing study and introduction to digital v-ray Rhinoceros rendering. The building is meant to be a lab for scientists on a fossil park.
03. Summer Studio
Final renderings for the laboratory. The site in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio was steeply sloped and presented unique design challenges.
03. Summer Studio
04. John G Waite Associates, PLLC.
Building 110 on Governors Island, New York Harbor is one project I worked on during my time at John G Waite Associates. Tasks included structural brick analysis, general current conditions survey, & creation of AutoCAD elevations & floorplans.
05. Folly
The objective of the folly was to create a space for meeting within an 8 foot cube using only pine, MDF, and a third white material of choice. Our 8-person group went through a comprehensive iteration process before arriving at our final model design. We then fabricated the entire full-scale project in a week. The string wall is semi-permeable and encourages interaction as passerby attempt to walk through it. Additionally, the string produces unique lighting qualities.
06. Maria Stuarda Opera Set Design
Through a collaboration between the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) and the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), we designed and finished a set for the opera Maria Stuarda. I collaborated with two fellow DAAP friends, and our design was chosen for full scale fabrication through a competitive charrette process.
07. Deck Project for Mission Trip The objective of the deck project was to create a wheelchair ramp and outdoor gathering space for a family in the small town of Murray, Iowa. A primary goal was to engage the family throughout the entire construction process.
08. Autodesk Revit & Rhinoceros Tectonic study models created in Rhinoceros with Grasshopper.
Wireframe study model created in Autodesk Revit.
09. Armature
The objective of the armature was to create a pedestal and semi-enclosure for a plaster piece. The plaster piece was created earlier in the semester to study balance and form. A primary goal was to continue similar design language from the plaster piece to the wood structure.
Matthew Weiss Architecture student with a passion for historic preservation. EDUCATION
HONORS
University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) August 2015—June 2019, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Certificate in Historic Preservation
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America Troop 50, Park Ridge, IL, 2015 University Honors Program, 2015—Present, Cincinnatus Scholar • Comprised of the top 7% of students at University of Cincinnati National Honor Society, 2013—2015 Illinois State Scholar, 2015
Maine Township High School South 2011—2015, Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
ACTIVITIES
EXPERIENCE Wright Heerema Architects // Architecture Co-op Intern August 2017—December 2017, Chicago, IL, USA • 60 person interior & architecture studio • Revit software building and solids modeling • Coordinated with clients & consultants John G. Waite Associates, Architects // Architecture Co-op Intern January 2017—April 2017, New York, NY, USA • Preservation architecture firm • Completed site analysis, onsite measurements, AutoCAD drawings • Coordinated with clients, contractors, and consultants McMicken College of Arts and Sciences- Communication Department & UCommunicate // Graphic Designer August 2016—Present, Cincinnati, OH, USA • Develop logos and marketing materials to be distributed through social media, print, and campus video boards for high visibility • Expedited turnaround timeline for many projects Kolbrook Design // Architectural Internship May 2016—August 2016, Evanston/Chicago, IL, USA • Collaborated on a team of 10 Architects and Designers • Projects included; retail offices for a large corporate physical therapy company, and design concepts for a historic theater • Interacted with clients and professional blueprint offices • Tasks included site visits, field measurements, and traffic studies Torus Architecture and Engineering Design, LLC // Architectural Internship June 2014—August 2014, Chicago, IL, USA • Projects included; BADIR Program for Technology Incubators and Accelerators Complex, KACST, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. • Sketched staircase designs & bathroom layouts. Researchd the cultural context of a building to be constructed in Saudi Arabia.
Alpha Rho Chi Professional Co-ed Architecture Fraternity November 2015—Present; House Manager, Fall 2016 | Worthy Scribe, Spring 2018 • Events include networking with members at other colleges, firm visits, and social outings. • House manager position includes interacting with the landlord, collecting rent from brothers, and managing the bank account. American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) August 2015—Present; Treasurer, Fall 2016 • Student professional organization companion of the American Institute of Architects. • Attended 2016 Midwest AIAS Conference in Detroit, MI. Focused on Historic Preservation. • Treasurer position includes managing the organization bank account and applying for University funding. DAAPtribunal and Undergraduate Student Government August 2016—Present; DAAP College Senator, Fall 2016 • One of two Senators chosen to represent over 2,500 DAAP students on the University-wide undergraduate student senate. DAAP Ambassadors April 2016—Present • Interact with prospective students and families at college admission events and orientation as well as leading tours of the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. Set Design for Maria Stuarda Opera, Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) September 2015—February 2016 • Group design selected via competitive charrette process. • Full design work from sketches and concepts to a full fabrication of the set. Deck Project for church group mission trip June 24-27, 2016, Murray, Iowa • Completed a wheelchair ramp and deck for a family in Iowa.
SKILLS Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Rhinoceros Grasshopper Microsoft Office
Model Making Sketching Hand Drafting Hand Rendering Code/Permit Research Diagramming Basic Construction
Park Ridge Friends of the Parks June 2013—June 2015, Junior Advisory Board Member • Leadership role within a charitable organization that works with the Park District • Organized first annual Bike and Trike event; collected then sold 70 bikes, totaling $1,600 • Interact with citizens at several large community events to foster an appreciation of the parks.
622 Parkwood Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 weissmj@mail.uc.edu 847-363-6989
Thank you for your consideration. Matthew Weiss weissmj@mail.uc.edu 847-363-6989
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