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MaxBorshchevskiy

Arizona Season 2010-2011

2nd year M.Arch


To the Review Committee Dear Reader, Thank you so much for taking the time to read this portfolio. It is my third completed portfolio since I started my Masters at Taliesin, The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. This season in Arizona was full of exciting moments and new impressions. I want to share with you my learning experiences and new expectations for the final Wisconsin season.

Yours sincerely,

Maxim Borshchevskiy

Introductory Letter Arizona 2010-2011 Season


Box project 3

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Structures seminar

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Structures 1&2

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Construction Document Technology

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Codes

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Technical Drawing

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Proportions & Scale

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Building Systems

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Construction Contracts

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Field Trips

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Relaxation

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Instructor Evaluations

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Assessment Map

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Bibliography

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Looking Forward

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Table of contents Arizona 2010-2011 Season


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For my third Box project I designed a house for my family back in Russia. The design process was very challenging.As I had to consider the unique conditions of the site and follow the requirements of my clients program. I consider the project I presented for the review a successful schematic design; the idea which will be further developed to become a new residence for my family.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

CRITICAL GROUND

Gavrilkovo Settlement

My goal with this project was to design a modern, comfortable and sustainable house. I developed structural and mechanical systems of the building, worked on interiors and paid special attention to smaller details. I believe that this process helped me to learn more about residential design.

Program requirements:

PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN

New building site area- 0,164 hectar/ 0,404 acre Site requirements Access road 3,5-4 (11,5- 13 ft) m wide, with efficient snow removal/ site drainage system

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Preferable building placement- lower property line Provide access to the waterfront with series of steps/ platforms following the terrain

REPRESENTATION

Building preferable orientation- longer axes orientation- east-west/ 45 degrees to slope Basement Mechanical room/hot water boiler/ diesel generator/ HVAC system Skiing gear storage room Sauna – 3-6 sq.m(30-65 sq.ft) with locker room/ shower/ toilet

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MATERIAL FACTS

Swimming pool 9-12 (100 -130 sq.ft) m length with sun deck/ terrace access/East-West orientation preferred

Ground floor

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INTEGRATED PRACTICE

Public zone on ground floor with entry hall and toilet Open terrace under canopy with barbecue zone Living room -40-50 sq.m (430-540 sq.ft)/ 1,5-2 floor height with fireplace and panoramic views Kitchen- 25-30 sq.m (270-320 sq.ft) might be connected with living room/ separate entrance

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

Architectural Studio- 25-30 sq.m (270-320 sq.ft) separate entrance/bathroom First floor 2-3 Guest bedrooms with one bathroom- 10-12 sq.m (110-130 sq.ft)

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Master bedroom-2 rooms, 15-18 sq.m (160-190 sq.ft) total floor area with balconies and shared bathroom Bedroom 12-14 sq.m (130-150 sq.ft) with balcony Garage or canopy for 2-3 cars and boat/ATV/snowmobile . Can be separate from the house. Security room/house on site Possible “bania” building with outside deck and hot tub Gas heating/ electrical system connection from existing lines Possible sustainability features

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ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Possible terracing of the site

Storage rooms/ laundry

I also compared building codes, structural and mechanical systems in Russia versus the United States, and analyzed Frank Lloyd Wright’s design principles that could have been applicable to my design. I explored better solutions for my project and finally did my best to design a new home for my family.

SOCIAL CONTEXT

-property for sale lineStructures/ material selection - client Provide fire-protection system Total floor area 450-550 sq.m (4850-5950 sq.ft)

DESIGN COMPOSITION


SITE PHOTOs My client’s major requirement was to design a habitable and comfortable dwelling for our family as a year-round alternative to our city apartment. I went through a series of case studies and multiple preliminary designs and sketches before I found the best solution to the given problem. I considered the connection to the landscape and vertical planning of the site as important parts of my design. Structural systems and material choices for the project were chosen according to the climatic conditions, aesthetic qualities and cost effectiveness. Spatial composition of interior spaces, framing of the important views and achieving the balance between exterior and interior spaces were my major concerns in the design. I also integrated sustainability features such as passive solar and grey water harvesting in my design. This project helped me to better understand the relationship between various spaces and also to realize the importance of details in a smaller scale project.

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PRELIMINARY DESIGNS

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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

CRITICAL GROUND

SOCIAL CONTEXT

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

DESIGN COMPOSITION


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SITE PLAN 1- HOUSE 2- GARAGE 3- EXISTING HOUSE

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

CRITICAL GROUND

SOCIAL CONTEXT

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

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2080 (0,51 acre) m2 total site area 145,5 m2 pavement area 427.5 m2 floor area total 152.3 m2 (1639 sq.ft.) living area 235.6 m2 (2535 sq.ft.) built up area

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DESIGN COMPOSITION


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UPEER LEVEL PLAN 1-STUDIO A: 29.9 m2

2-BATHROOM A: 2.8 m2

3-LOBBY A: 19.0 m2

4-HALLWAY A: 5.5 m2

5-BEDROOM A: 16.1 m2

9-BATHROOM A: 5.5 m2

10-BATHROOM A: 3.7 m2

11-BALCONY A: 8.7 m2

12-BALCONY A: 20.6 m2

13-GARAGE3 A: 8.7 m2

6-CLOAKROOM A: 3.8 m2

7-GALLERY A: 22.3 m2

8-MASTER BEDROOM A: 13.5 m2

14-GARAGE2 A: 44.9 m2

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

15-GARAGE1 A: 20.6 m2

16-DIESEL GENERATOR A: 4.6 m2

CRITICAL GROUND

SOCIAL CONTEXT

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

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DESIGN COMPOSITION


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LOWER LEVEL PLAN 1-GUEST ROOM A: 12.6 m2

2-GUEST ROOM A: 10.0 m2

3-BATHROOM A: 4.6 m2

4-CORRIDOR A: 4.8 m2

5-WINTER GARDEN-HALL A: 36.3 m2

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

6-KITCHEN-DINING ROOM A: 41.2 m2

7-LIVING ROOM A: 42.4 m2

8-TERRACE

CRITICAL GROUND

A: 141.4 m2

SOCIAL CONTEXT

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

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BASEMENT PLAN 1-MECHANICAL ROOM A: 9.9 m2

2-CORRIDOR A: 24.6 m2

3-SKIGEAR STORAGE A: 11.1 m2

4-LOCKER ROOM A: 5.3 m2

5-STORAGE/ LAUNDRY A: 8.1 m2

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

6-SHOWERS A: 6.1 m2

7-SAUNA A: 8.6 m2

8-TOILET

CRITICAL GROUND

A: 2.8 m2

9-MECHANICAL RM A: 2.8 m2

10-CHILLOUT A: 15.3 m2

SOCIAL CONTEXT

11-SWIMMING POOL A: 59.4 m2

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

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DESIGN COMPOSITION


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SECTIONS

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

CRITICAL GROUND

SECTION B-B

SOCIAL CONTEXT

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

DESIGN COMPOSITION

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WALL SECTION SECTION C-C


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ELEVATIONS

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

NORTH ELEVATION

CRITICAL GROUND

SOCIAL CONTEXT

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

DESIGN COMPOSITION

WEST ELEVATION

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EAST ELEVATION


MECHANICAL DIAGRAM

-diesel- generator for backup

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

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-Split-packaged airconditioning system with indoor units on each floor -Gas heater unit with louvers for air supply -Hot-water heating (natural gas supplied from public system). Two-pipe system with radiators. -Hot-water radiant system in bathrooms/ living room/ studio/ bedrooms -Hot water boiler -Electric supply- public system -Natural gas supply- public system -Water supply- from public system -Mechanical ventilation air ducts Private sewage disposal system

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

CRITICAL GROUND

-Swimming pool equipment -pump/ dehumidefier/ heater/ filtration system -Passive solar gain in two-storied sun-space / thermal mass floors -Geothermal heat pump/ 2 Mammoth WLC072/ WLC-043 units (27 k/watt total)/ overall zondes depth- 480 m

-Rainwater storage tank on site

SOCIAL CONTEXT

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

-Rectangular tube columns 100x200

-Cast-in-place concrete beams and columns -Roof and upper level floor 2-way spaning structural system glu-lam beams (300x100) typ 750 mm. o.c. -Load-bearing walls- solid glu-laminated wood walls with moisture protective and fire fire-retardant coatings -Cast-in-place concrete slab below grade/ typ. 300mm -Cast-in-place concrete walls below grade/ typ 250mm/ 150mm retaining walls typ.

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MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

DESIGN COMPOSITION


BOX NARRATIVES BOX3 Midpoint Narrative Max Borshchevskiy 2nd year M.Arch In the first stage of my design I was focused on spatial composition and organization of interior and exterior spaces of the project. The most important part of the original concept was to achieve a perfect north-south orientation for major living spaces to provide solar gain and magnificent views of the river. The topography of the site was a real challenge in placement of the building and parking platform. I decided to create 2 terraces- one for the parking level and another for the house, leaving the natural terrain of the site untouched. After discussing the landscaping with my client I may add some additional terraces for gardening. The main entrance to the house is now on the second level- which is a parking level. The building is divided in 2 wings- the first oriented south-north and turned 40% to slope. It has three bedrooms at entry level and kitchen-living room- dining on the first level. The second wing is 15% offset from the horizontal grid and oriented south-east/ north-west. The studio is located on the entry level with 2 guest rooms below. Two wings are connected with entrance lobby and 2 story winter garden space. The basement level has a swimming poolsauna complex, laundry, storage and mechanical room. Swimming pool is lit by 2 skylights. The exterior composition of the structure is based on the dynamic composition of two wings and different level terraces. The whole structure including parking area and garage is covered with a lowpitched roof with openings above. The orientation of the building provides additional protection from snow melt and also gives some shading in the summer by means of deep overhangs and northoriented terraces. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and bedrooms provide views and create a lighter impression of the building; I think they work well with horizontality of walls and cantilevered balconies.. I consider my design at this point not more than a basic shape. The next step will be to develop the structural system and landscape design. I will also work on mechanical systems for the house as I am particularly interested in using sustainability features in my design.

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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

CRITICAL GROUND

SOCIAL CONTEXT

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

DESIGN COMPOSITION


BOX NARRATIVES

Box 3 Final Narrative Borshchevskie Residence. Gavrilkovo, Russia. Max Borshchevskiy 2nd year M.Arch

This is my third Box project in Master’s program at Taliesin. It was probably my most moving and interesting project to date. Designing a house for my family was definitely a great experience and turned out to be one of the most developed and complete architectural designs. Working with my clients was a very exciting, but at the same time very challenging process. The fact that your client is a professional architect and your father at the same time made me particularly attentive to any suggestions and comments concerning my design. Probably my best accomplishment with this project was the final approval of my design concept by my father. Achieving the goals that I have outlined in my Box proposal was my major focus for the past three months. My winter break vacation in Russia helped me to better understand what is critically important for my design. Visiting the site and discussing the project with members of my family helped me to realize certain weaknesses of my design. One of the major concerns after midpoint critiques was interior circulation. In my final design I maximized the usable floor space and developed a more efficient circulation pattern. Following the advice of Michael P. Johnson I also made some changes in the geometry of my floor plan. I turned the Studio wing to a full 45 degrees angle to the other part of the structure. That change helped me to better organize my circulation on the lower and upper levels and to improve the overall constructability of the project. The grid system for the building is based on 1500 mm unit that can be easily divided in smaller parts multiple of 300 which is a common unit used in building construction. I also changed the orientation of the master bedroom and created a twostory sunspace on the south side of the main wing of the building. This sustainable feature became a central design element and an efficient way to minimize the amount of energy required to heat the building during the winter period. The thermal mass floors in the kitchen and living room act as a passive solar design system for the house. The curtain wall system also brought in a better visual connection between the exterior and interior spaces. A sliding door in the master bedroom provides natural ventilation in summer.

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Another sustainable feature of my design is the mechanical system for the building. I am considering a geothermal heat pump system with vertical zonding. Two “Mammoth WLC” series heat pumps would maximize the energy savings in winter and may also support the air conditioning system in summer. Another option is a more traditional two-pipe gas heating system with radiators. Radiant floor heating is used in bathrooms, bedrooms and in the pool area. Split-system with air-handling units on every floor is used for air conditioning. The other important issue was the vertical layout of the building. In my final design I developed the idea of having the main entrance on the upper level and providing a direct access to the house from the car port. The visual accent in the main entry is provided by a higher ceiling in the lobby area and a clerestory above. The overall design composition of the building was also changed since the midpoint review. The third roof over the lobby area is now sloping towards the west side of the site, providing natural light through the clearstory windows. The horizontality of the building is expressed in long cantilevered balconies with solid railings painted white. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the north-east corner of the building visually lighten the structure. Floating roofs and vertical loadbearing walls create a visual rhythm and make structural system of the building more articulated. The structural system of the building is pretty straight forward and efficient. The basement level walls and cantilevered slab are designed as cast-in-place reinforced concrete with additional beams and columns in critical connections that are integrated into the wall system. Above grade load bearing walls are designed as glulaminated wall system. It is exposed both from the interior and exterior and provides the natural texture of the wood and also provides enough insulation in winter. Glu-lam beams are used to support the roof structure and upper level floor. In my final design I paid special attention to the landscape features of my site. The upper portion of the site is stepping down the slope with three terraces. They are oriented towards the river views and get enough sun for active vegetation. The lower terrace connects to the cantilevered balcony with a pedestrian bridge. The lower portion of the site has three more terraces that go down to the pool level and close the circulation loop within the building. I consider my project a successful conceptual idea and a good starting point for implementing the new family residence idea in life. March 6, 2011

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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

CRITICAL GROUND

SOCIAL CONTEXT

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

DESIGN COMPOSITION


Completing the Structures course was one of my major priorities for the Arizona season. The lack of experience in structural design from my previous education made me particularly interested in this course. Our instructor Greg Brickey presented the material in a clear and understandable manner and helped me to understand the basics of structural systems and their integration in architectural design. We did a series exercises for wood, steel and concrete structures, developed our skills in tracing loads, drawing shear and moment diagrams and doing structural calculations.

We had to complete several research projects, choose and compare buildings in Phoenix and all over the world, analyze how well the structural system was integrated into their architectural design, whether they support each other and also explore which buildings best fit into the environment.

Structures Seminar Arizona 2010-2011

Structures Seminar Research Project 1

Borshchevskiy Maxim 2nd year M. Arch.

RESEARCH

The adjective that I have chosen to describe myself was 'nice'. The three buildings that I've chosen appeal to me personally in one or another way. I believe that beauty in architecture can be only achieved by harmonizing all the elements of the building, balancing the structural essence with aesthetic values like proportion, scale and spatial composition of spaces. I consider the following three buildings thriving examples of modern architecture, in which architecture and structure are coexisting in harmony without dominating one over another. According to my personal preferences I decided to put them in three categories: -NICE University of Chicago's new Graduate School of Business, Chicago. Architect- Rafael Viñoly. The Chicago Booth is a very good example of how structural system can be integrated into design composition, become the visible dominant of the interior space. The main lobby is a steel structure with a skylight roof and glazed enclosure that maximizes daylight in the central space. The roof structure is a pointed vault built with tubular steel members. The shape of the roof allows rainwater harvesting and accelerates hot air convection. It also effectively concentrate snow load on the column axis rather than in the span. The massing of the elevations and proportional relations between elements are developed according to the surrounding context. The structure of the building serves its function and being exposed, form the interior spaces.

Structures Seminar Research Project 2

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My descriptive adjective was 'nice'. For the second assignment I have chosen three buildings in Phoenix area. As in the previous assignment I will analyze them according to their ability to balance structure and architecture. My main criteria will be how harmony of proportion, scale and spatial composition of spaces can interact with structural essence of the building without dominating one over another. The following three buildings are presented in random order and all three are categorized as “Nice”.

-NICE

Optima Camelview Luxury Garden Condo. Scottsdale, AZ. Architect- Douglas Sydnor The Optima residential condominium building is a multifunctional complex. Six-storied high structure contains luxury apartment, offices and retail, underground parking and full set of services including fitness, spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and other features. The spatial composition is based on interaction between the building elements and landscape features. Together they create the feeling of privacy and protection. The dynamic composition of the structure is based on the rhythm of long cantilevered balconies, floor-to-ceiling glazing and deep roof overhangs that provide shading. Series of pedestrian bridges span over shaded green courtyards with water features. The steel frame structural system became a good solution for a dynamic architecture of the building, allowed more flexibility in designing interior spaces.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

-NICE Tempe transportation center Tempe, AZ. Architects- Architecton and Otak

- VERY NICE Kaufmann residence (Fallingwater), Pennsylvania. Architect- Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater was the first project of Mr. Wright that I studied and it is still my favorite. There are many features of this building that I personally admire but the most important for me is the dynamic composition of the building that would be impossible without the structural system of reinforced concrete cantilevered balconies. Among other interesting aspects of the building are spatial composition, harmony of vertical and horizontal surfaces in relationship to surrounding landscapes, and exceptional use of materials and textures.

-REALLY NICE Jubilee Church, Rome. ArchitectRichard Meier. I believe that Jubilee Church is an exceptional example of contemporary architecture. It is amazing how the architectural idea was expressed in the form using advantages of structural system. The three curved concrete shell arcs, simple geometry of white stucco vertical walls, almost invisible glass ceilings and skylights that span the entire length of the building result in the harmony of interior and exterior spaces. Materials used in the building increase the visual lightness of interior, diffuse the natural light and articulate the holiness of the

The 40,300 sq.ft building in downtown Tempe houses a bus plaza ,multistory building containing offices for the city's transit division, commercial space, a community room, and an indoor bike garage with shower facilities. New center consists of a stretched a 52-footwide, curved driveway, lined by 13 bus shelters, across nearly the entire width of the 2.7-acre, triangular site. Western portion of the site is a three-story, steel-framed box. The other part of the composition is 2,400-square-foot wing that was envisioned as an expressive counterpoint to West Wing. New transportation center is a good example of modern architecture that serves its function and at the same time brings in dynamism of contemporary architecture into the urban fabric. The steel frame structure allowed longer spans and more freedom to create interesting interior spaces. It also provided structural stiffness for multiple cantilevers and support for outside shading devices and grid elements. Use of low-E, insulated glass and motorized screens as well as opaque facades with slit windows provided effective protection from sun exposure and brought in more playfulness to facade architecture. -NICE Rocky Slope Residence.Phoenix, AZ Architect- Jones Studio I consider Rocky Slope Residence a good example of contemporary west residential architecture. The composition of the building is an interesting mix of organic and modernistic architecture. The spatial composition of spaces and the geometry of the building is more parallel to modernistic approach to design. The designer’s attention to the building placement on the site, sensitivity to the sharp change in elevation and overall horizontality in elevations resulted in big overhangs and careful selection of materials for walls and roofs. Use of natural desert landscaping and special attention to details relate this building to organic architecture. Designers ideas were expressed in flexible structural system which was a combination of concrete masonry units for load- bearing walls and steel structural elements for longspan roofs and cantilevers. Floor-toceiling windows provided the sense of lightness and openness for the interior spaces.

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

PERSONAL COMPETENCE


TREEHOUSE

We studied the loads which act upon buildings and resulting forces that act within structural elements. I became familiar with traditional and contemporary methods of analyzing these forces. I also built a basic understanding of the way in which load-bearing structure is used in architectural design. One of the assignments for Structures Seminar course was to design a tree-house using the real size 2,4 and 6 by members and calculate all the loads. This was a very challenging exercise for me because I wanted to express my design ideas while at the same time make the structure as simple and elegant as possible. My design idea was to have two floor decks and a roof twisted in plan, all resting on three supports-branches. Assignment included completing all structural calculations.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

REPRESENTATION Structures. Treehouse Design

Maxim Borshchevskiy 2nd year M.Arch

MATERIAL FACTS

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

Structures. Treehouse Design

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Maxim Borshchevskiy 2nd year M.Arch


In Structures I&II courses we were offered a more in-depth look at structural design for wood, steel and concrete structures. In class we learned new and traditional techniques of structural analysis for typical building members like beams, slabs and columns. We had a series of field trips to construction sites, concrete batch plant and precast concrete manufacturer plant. Local product manufacturers presented a series of lectures on their products and showed us examples of different structural systems design with materials like wood, precast and cast-in-place concrete and galvanized structural steel, explaining their pluses and minuses. The most exciting assignment for these classes was to design wood and concrete structures that could span 4 feet and take the maximum concentrated load at their mid span. It was a great experience of working with real materials, designing the structure, calculating the reinforcement for concrete, and thinking through wood connections. Our final structures were tested at the ASU testing lab and were able to withstand 4,5 kips load for concrete and 2 kips load for wood structure.

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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

PERSONAL COMPETENCE


These courses helped me develop a basic understanding of the structural behavior of the systems and of their components and realize the importance of structural design. It also resulted in a deeper understanding of the nature of materials like concrete and structural wood. The final assignment for Structures II course was to choose and analyze any existing structure’s building system and do basic calculations for floor slabs, walls and roofs. My research project was a Jubilee Church in Rome by Richard Meier.

STRUCTURES II FINAL ASSIGNMENT

STRUCTURES IFINAL ASSIGNMENT

Wood Building Structural Analysis

Concrete Building Structural Analysis

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Jubilee Church Rome ITALY 1996 - 2003

Taliesin West

The three shells after the pouring of concrete and post-tensioning

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

The Joints Going along with the construction system of the post-tensioned pre-cast concrete clad shells, Meier decided not only to expose the concrete, but also to articulate the joints. According to Meier, “We wanted to express each panel, yet minimize the joints and keep them tight for weatherproofing and for the expression of the shells.”

Architectural Drawings

The joining pattern combines two distinct geometries: Horizontal radial lines from the three concentric spheres intersect the parallel vertical lines derived from minor spheres.

EAST ELEVATION

SITE PLAN

Joints at skylights, glass ceilings and window walls accommodate the independent movement of the stiff shells, which are mainly due to temperature effects on their southern exposures and also by wind and seismic loads. An arched steel truss, held back with a series of horizontal rods, supports the center of the glass roof over the main nave.

Detail at skylight and wall over nave

FLOOR PLANS Interior view Jubilee Church

Breezeway/ kitchen at Taliesin West (1946- 1951)

WEST ELEVATION

For the Structures I final assignment we had to choose any existing building at Taliesin West and apply dead live loads per code for roof and floor structural members. I did some basic calculations of the Breezeway and Guest deck beams and discovered that they generally meet the requirements of current building code. This course was definitely a worthwhile experience for me and made me more conscious in understanding and designing the structural systems for my new architectural projects.

REPRESENTATION SECTION

The Concrete Clad Shells

The Main Structure The Jubilee Church’s

9,000-square-foot

massing is defined by three concrete shells, ranging from 56 to 88 feet in height. The shells, which are segments of a sphere, demarcate three distinct spaces -- the main sanctuary, the weekday chapel, and the baptistery, each with its own entrance. Separated by vertical expanses of glass and skylights that span throughout the entire building, the shells in appearance seem to be freestanding and to be reaching over towards the “spine” wall, but in reality, they are cantilevered onto the ground.

Breezeway/ kitchen at Taliesin West (current condition- timber members replaced by steel/ concrete beams) Structural Plan of the Jubilee Church

Exterior Curved Walls Cantilever Effect The three large white shells on the south

The three 'shells', tallest is 88 feet high, are all cut from the same approximately 38m radius sphere and built from precast concrete blocks 80cm thick by 3m tall by 2m wide. Total of 256 double-curved, prefabricated elements were utilized. The blocks are cut from the sphere along 'horizontal' radial joints and true vertical minor circle joints. These vertical joints occur at varying angles to the surface so that the blocks are only identical on a vertical stack. The joint between one block and another , which is considered the most unique and distinctive feature of entire structure, was designed to allow connection between the pre-tensioning bars and to ensure stable continuity to the structure. The detailed design of the shells is by Italcimenti, the Italian concrete supplier and fabricator. This was inspired by both the Roman use of large stone blocks and the more recent use of prefabricating blocks by Pier Luigi Nervi. It took little to convince the Italian engineers and contractors to adopt this approach.

MATERIAL FACTS

Pre-cast blocks with pre-tensioning bars

Each pre-cast block had to be lifted and set in place adjacent to others with the greatest accuracy according to the sail’s geometry to permit interconnection of the bars. The pre-cast concrete segments were then post-tensioned in situ.

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

perimeter of the church curve up and over the main body or the “spine” of the church Meier remarks, “Each shell is literally free standing and cantilevered from the

The Steel Reinforcement

ground.” The shells are tied down to the

Both pre-tensioning bars and post-

ground to resist seismic wind loads. Thus,

tensioned steel was used as reinforcement

the shells act as vertical cantilevers, and

for the concrete-clad shells.

Steel bars in between the pre-cast concrete panels

the ground as the fixed end accordingly.” Meier placed a narrow slot at floor level on Wind load resistance

on of the shells to emphasize the non-load-

is developed through a vertical cantilever

bearing aspect of the concrete panels

effect, acting across the full depth of the

immediately above it, versus the steel

cross section. These walls are composed of inner and outer shells that are connected by a diaphragm.

skeleton frame hidden within the shell. According to John Eisler, project manager of construction of Jubilee Church, “Think of a globe turned 90 degrees. The

Guest deck at Taliesin West (1946- 1951)

parallels run vertically [in this scenario], and the meridians run horizontally. As a result, a single stainless-steel form, adjustable on the The curving gantry crane

ends only, can be used for every block.”

The loading of a concrete panel

The Narrow Slot at floor level

The Construction Process

To avoid the need for a steel framework, the concrete shells were subdivided into large precast blocks with double curvatures. The curved walls are cantilevered vertically from the ground, with glass placed in and around the structures, enveloping portions of the church. Rather than being castin-place concrete, the precast concrete made it easier to control the form of the curved sections and give them the same smooth, white surface inside and out. Each segment of the semi-spherical shells weighs about eight tons with segments shipped directly to the site The pre-cast

Structures I&II Arizona 2010-2011

Guest deck at Taliesin West (current conditiontubular steel structure)

concrete blocks had to be maneuvered with extreme precision within a limited area The three concrete-clad shells and glass curtain walls

of action. Italcementi, or rather Gennaro Guala in particular, came up with a solution, by developing a special, 32-m high curving gantry crane. This machine allowed each precast block to move toward the exact X-Y-Z axes. Close-up of the Openings of the first and second shells


In Construction Document Technology class our instructor Ron Geren introduced us to the contract types, delivery methods and CSI classification systems. We became more familiar with how the architectural project develops: from the programming phase to construction documents and actual construction. The course helped me realize the importance of project scheduling, life cycle cost estimation and facility management.

Construction Document Technology Assignment No.1

with Boldt, the prime contractor for the project to see if the firms’ cultures aligned. Firms

-What worked well using this

had previously worked together on traditional design-bid-build projects in the Midwest,

method?

so they came up with a decision to proceed. The initial project team consisted of Sutter

Project Analysis

Health (the overall corporate entity), Sutter Regional Medical Foundation (the local

Maxim Borshchevskiy. 2nd year M.Arch.

Sutter affiliate,) HGA and Boldt. The three-way contract called for the core team of

SUTTER HEALTH FAIRFIELD MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING. Fairfield, California.

possible mistakes and conflicts in the project on early stages.

bid with lump sum prices. 2. The leadership Core Team -What considerations went into the site selection?

(Owner, Architect and Contractor)

The proposed site for the new medical office building was a part of Sutter Fairfield

and the IPD (Integrated Project

Medical Campus, which included existing Sutter Regional Medical Foundation building.

Team of architects, engineers,

The campus was centrally located compared to the population of both overall patients

contractors, subcontractors and

and indigent patients currently served by Sutter. Vehicular and pedestrian accessibility

owner representatives) worked

of the site for patients and employees as well as availability of alternative and public

together to design a project that

transportation in the area were amongst major considerations during the site selection.

optimizes the whole, rather than the

The construction of a Medical Campus had to meet the Sutter Health Facility Planning

individual pieces.

and Development Building Design Policy for Sustainability with respect to site selection, water efficiency and conservation, energy efficiency, material and resource efficiency and environmental air quality. The proposal for Medical Campus included sustainable design and construction practices. The main goals were to maximize green space, Project description The new medical office building is a 3-storied facility which includes administrative offices and primary care medical practices and laboratories, including rheumatology,

3. Planner scheduling allowed the

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

team to obtain reliable promises. Scheduling tools gave the team the ability to set milestones, collect promises, specify handoffs, measure results, and then, if needed, correct possible failures.

employ energy efficient hospital design, water conservation and implement a construction waste management and recycling plan for all construction components. -What factors had an influence on the project’s development and design?

4. The IPD method improved the communication between parties. It also provided an opportunity to generate sets of alternatives, define the measure of accomplishment. Finally it allowed new ideas to come from everyone on the team. The new culture of

oncology and cardiology departments. It is located in Fairfield on the Sutter Fairfield Low Court Medical Campus. Final GSF- 69,948 SF. Year began- July, 2005. Year

One of the major aspects of the project development and design was the extensive use

completed- November, 2007. Form of agreement- Multi- party contract. GMP-

of BIM technology. Design team, structural and MEP engineers were working with one

$19,573,000. Final cost- $ 19,437,600. RFIs- 123. Construction time- 15 months total.

model in which the steel structure was modeled along with duct runs, plumbing lines,

5. BIM modeling provided the teams with crucial level of coordination and problem

cable trays and sprinkler systems. Boldt and HGA held weekly live group modeling

solving.

sessions, involving owner representatives and subcontractors. These sessions enabled the team to identify over 400 system clashes that, because they were discovered early, provided significant cost savings and tighter schedule. One of the advantages of the

creativity and innovation was developed during the project.

As a result a new facility was designed and completed in only 25 months. The project also finished under budget and the final cost per square foot (excluding site work) was

Integrated Project Delivery method was an early involvement of contractor and subcontractors into the design process. That helped to define priorities and discuss

estimated to be around $60 less than similar projects in the region, according to the

constructability issues on the early stages of design. Much less detailing effort was

contractor. Sutter Health had money returned to them as a result of the project running

needed from an architect because of the direct communication between design team

under its expected Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). -What didn’t work well using this method? 1. Some of the parties were unfamiliar with the IPD and BIM methodology due to its novelty. Additional time and effort was required to integrate them into the team. Boldt intends to provide superintendants with BIM capability and experienced IPD consultants in future projects. 2. A few subcontractors did not want their representatives to attend group scheduling meetings. Boldt will make it mandatory in future projects. 3. The owners’ project manager was distracted with another project and the team felt

-What generated the need for the project?

that this fact slowed the decision making. With IPD owner must be kept engaged from earliest design and throughout construction.

Sutter Health is one of the largest health care providers in Northern California. The Fairfield Medical Office building project was the first built component of a $6.5 billion

4. The exterior glazing and skin subcontractors should be among the early selected

capital program of which several subsequent projects are in advanced stages of design,

subtrades, and be fully engaged in early design.

including the California Pacific Medical Center’s priced $1.7 billion, $320 million 5. The complete separation of the cost of work from the profit engages the team to drive

Sutter Medical Center in Castro Valley, California and the 555-bed Cathedral Hill

down the cost, and the partner’s actual savings go up.

MATERIAL FACTS

Campus in San Francisco. There was a need for a new medical facility, which would 6. Boldt and HDT collaboratively decided that shop drawings should be a part of the design, not after the design.

-How did the owner define its requirements?

-What delivery method was used and why?

The key owner’s requirement was to have the project delivered in a timely fashion and

After completion of several projects in medical industry Sutter Health started looking for

All the parties agreed that IPD method is more applicable to larger-scale, complex

within budget. The design requirements were based on the idea of a medical building

a better way to build facilities. The Sutter Lean Summit in 2004 helped to set forth a

projects and perhaps not so valuable for smaller projects.

being a custom design product, efficiently serving its function and providing comfort to

vision for transforming the way Sutter capital projects would be designed and built.

-Were there other features about the project that were unique and notable?

its occupants. There were no particular aesthetic requirements for the project. Sutter

Sutter also researched the new ways to modernize and expand their facilities in the

Health used room data sheets and narratives to establish detailed requirements.

wake of rising healthcare costs and shrinking budgets. The Integrated Lean Project

Medical personnel were involved in the programming, that allowed to be define specific

Delivery (IPD) method was selected for the new Fairfield Medical Office project.

needs and requirements of actual users of facility. Each room’s equipment needs, finishes, utilities and special requirements were documented. This approach was used to document and preserve decisions made by stakeholders during programming and ensure that the final product met stated needs. Sutter needed the building delivered in 25 months and that was accomplished despite a three month delay for reprogramming at the start of the project and with the addition of extra scope.

This project-delivery approach integrates people, systems, business structures, and

1. Boldt created a website for the project. All the submittals were made and processed electronically. More than half of submittals were processed by the architects without paper documentation.

practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the insights and talents of all participants to reduce waste and optimize efficiency through all phases of design and construction. The process has increased performance in many areas, from design and construction of new facilities to healthcare operations and patient care. Sutter Health is an early adapter of ILPD method in the United States.

2. The project team used advantages of BIM technology for unique and costly operations. For example, BIM and GPS measurements were used to drop ducktwork hangers into the metal decking before the concrete was placed. It was done with great accuracy and 5 times faster and with less labor required.

-How was the contractor selected? Boldt Construction was selected to provide general contractor services on the project because of its prior experience in constructing similar scale projects includung healthcare facilities. Boldt is also considered pioneer in construction techniques designed to streamline projects. The fact that HGA and Boldt worked together before was also important for the owner. Three parties used the Integrated Form of Agreement (IFOA) where each party is held accountable to each other as equal partners. The IFOA creates a

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design process, allowed to eliminate

subcontractors very early in the design process. Smaller subtrades were competitively

be able to provide variety of medical services for the people living in the area.

On a field trip to the new Federal Court building in Phoenix I learned a lot about the construction process and understood the importance of early integration of different systems into design as well as the advantages of using Building Information Modeling software.

involvement of participants in the

owner, architect, and builder to collaboratively select the main design-build

and subcontractors- with no loss of design and quality control.

We completed a series of assignments for this class, including the case study of a recently completed project with analysis of the delivery system used and the major responsibilities of an Owner, Architect and Contractor.

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1. IPD method based on early

system of shared risk, at the same time -How was the design team selected? The design team for the project was selected through RFQ (request for qualification) issued by Sutter Health in 2005. HGA was interviewed along with other participants and won the job. The Sutter decision was primarily based on successful prior relationship with HGA and its broad experience in healthcare projects. Sutter asked HGA to meet

reducing the overall project risk instead of shifting it between the parties. HGA and Boldt were jointly responsible for construction errors and design omissions. That system required active collaboration and united problem solving based on trust and relationship. The team managed the transition from design to construction without exceeding the target cost.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Healthcare Design2009May;9(5):52-59 AIA IPD Case studies 2010 www.aia.org www.healthcarebuildingideas.com www.hga.com Photographs courtesy of HDT and Boldt

INTEGRATED PRACTICE


Contract Documents class was an introduction to the legal aspects of architectural practice. I learned a lot about construction and procurement documents, and contracting requirements. An important part of the course was to understand the National CAD Standard and Uniform Drawing System and also to realize the importance and advantages of using Building Information Modeling technology. We learned the basics of specifying. Ron introduced us to MasterFormat, UniFormat and explained how to work with these documents. We went through the bidding, negotiating and purchasing requirements of a typical construction project. Understanding the responsibilities of an architect under contract during construction phase and basics of Integrated Project Delivery method were the major learning outcomes of this class for me.

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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE


In the Codes class we were focused on the 2009 International Building Code. Even though the class was a brief overview of the IBC it was a great opportunity for me to analyze and compare Building Codes in Russia and the United States. We completed the series of assignments that helped us to become more familiar with building occupancies and construction types, and to better understand how the fire protection systems and fire resistive construction apply to different types of buildings. I carried out the basic understanding of the means of egress, accessibility and energy efficiency. Interior environment, materials, special construction, structural and special inspection were the topics of following classes. The final assignment was to determine the compliance of the Box project to the IBC. I think that the knowledge of Building Codes and other regulatory requirements are an important part of any architectural education.

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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

INTEGRATED PRACTICE


Technical Drawing class with Michael P. Johnson was a great opportunity to improve my drafting technique and also to learn about the process of preparing construction documentation for the typical building in the U.S.

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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

For this class we had to complete a full set of construction documents of a middle size commercial building. Drawings included site plan, floor plans, sections, elevations, structural and architectural details as well as mechanical and electrical diagrams and details. We were encouraged to pay special attention to quality of our drawings, line weights and hatching. I consider this course a very helpful introduction into the real world of architecture where drafting is an integral part of professional practice. I also learned a lot about the structural system of the building and integration of mechanical systems in design.

Technical Drawing Arizona 2010-2011

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE


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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

Technical Drawing Arizona 2010-2011


In Proportions and Scale class our instructor Michael P. Johnson introduced us to the proportional relationships and geometry that lays behind most of the architectural masterpieces of all times. We studied Golden Rectangle, the Canon of Proportion and Le Modulor and were offered a series of readings on the topic. The assignment for this class was to choose several wellknown architectural works and analyze their geometry by applying the Golden Rectangle or the Canon of Proportion to the architectural drawings. I chose the Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoy, Jacobs House by Frank Lloyd Wright and Seagram Building by Mies van de Rohe. It was fascinating to discover how the geometry of floor plans, sections and elevations of these buildings is based on the geometric relationships of Golden Rectangle and Canon of Proportions.This class helped me to better understand the importance of proportion and scale in development of architecture. I also became more familiar with the great work of famous architects by studying their drawings and sketches.

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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

CRITICAL GROUND

REPRESENTATION

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

DESIGN COMPOSITION


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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

CRITICAL GROUND

REPRESENTATION

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

DESIGN COMPOSITION

Proportions & Scale Arizona 2010-2011


23 Building System class was a basic introduction to Mechanical and Plumbing systems of the building. The learning outcome of this class for me was the basic understanding of the relationship between the building envelope and the environmental control systems of the building. I believe that the basic knowledge of these system and the ability to integrate them into the building is very important for an architect. In this class we also focused on ASHRAE standards, building envelope systems, plumbing,water conservation and energy management systems. The assignments for the class included calculating the ceiling height, choosing the proper sizes of diffusers and returns for different types of occupied spaces and preparing a schematic design of the mechanical systems for the Box project.

Building System Arizona 2010-2011

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

2 storied residence in Kazan, Russia. Ground floor 1529 s.f. Upper level 1521 s.f. Basement 1511 s.f. MECHANICAL DIAGRAM Total 4561 s.f. Winter temperature -25.6 F Summer temperature 95 F Building systems integration solutions: Heating -Passive solar gain in two-storied sun-space/ thermal mass floors -Hot-water heating (natural gas supplied from public system). One- or two-pipe system with radiators. -Hot-water radiant system in bathrooms/ living room/ studio/ bedrooms -Hot water boiler -Gas heater unit with louvers for air supply Option: Geothermal heat pump/ 2 Mammoth WLC-072/ WLC-043 units (27 k/watt total)/ overall zondes depth- 480 m (based on a similar project in Russia) Air-conditioning system Split-packaged system with indoor units on each floor Option: Geothermal cooling Other features Water supply- from public system Private sewage disposal system Electricity- public system (diesel- generator for backup) Rainwater storage tank on site

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE PERSONAL COMPETENCE

-diesel- generator for backup -Split-packaged airconditioning system with indoor units on each floor -Electric supply- public system -Natural gas supply- public system -Water supply- from public system -Mechanical ventilation air ducts Private sewage disposal system -Swimming pool equipment -pump/ dehumidefier/ heater/ filtration system -Passive solar gain in two-storied sun-space / thermal mass floors -Geothermal heat pump/ 2 Mammoth WLC072/ WLC-043 units (27 k/watt total)/ overall zondes depth- 480 m

-Rainwater storage tank on site


In Contract Lectures class with Kim Hurtado we were focused on Building Information Modeling contracts. One of the major outcomes of this class for me was understanding how contract terms are used and their integrity in modifying the contract. Another important idea of the class was to make us more familiar with BIM industry, the process of creating and modifying of the Model. I also understood the possible liability issues and responsibilities of an architect as an active contributor to the Building Model.

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PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

REPRESENTATION

Kim walked us through AIA E202 and Consensus DOCS 301 BIM Addendum. Overall this class was a worthwhile experience and the final role play helped to understand some intricacies of contract negotiation.

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MATERIAL FACTS

INTEGRATED PRACTICE

PERSONAL COMPETENCE


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New laboratory building under construction at ASU campus. Structures II field trip.

Rock Solid concrete batch plant and precast concrete masonry manufacturer plant. Structures II field trip.

Field Trips Arizona 2010-2011

New Federal Courthouse under construction. CDT class field trip.


My second Arizona season was pretty intense and I was working hard on my Box project and other classes. But as it usually happens in Taliesin we always find time for fun. We had a series of wonderful formal evenings where I met many interesting people, enjoyed delicious meals and exciting entertainments. For my winter break I was visiting my family and friends back at home. Even though my visit was a little longer than I expected, I did my best to spend as much time with members of my family as possible because they miss me so much. For the Spring break we went skiing in Colorado- we had a great time and really enjoyed the cool weather and tons of snow after Arizona’s desert climate. Part of the requirements for the Masters program is to give a certain number of shelter tours. Giving first couple tours was a little uncomfortable, but later on I really enjoyed meeting new people and talking about organic architecture. I also practiced my photography skills and the results you can see on a next couple pages.

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Single Family Residence- Gavrilkovo, Russia Box #3

BOX
PROJECT
EVALUATION M.Arch

STUDENT:
Max
Borshchevskiy EVALUATOR:
Frank
Henry,

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a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c

BOX
PROJECT
‐
TALIESIN
WEST
2010‐11 (‐) M‐ M M+ (+) PERFORMANCE
IS
RATED
AS:
(M)=Mastery,
(+)=Excellence,
(‐)=Deficiency CriMcal
Ground Set
clear
design
objec1ves
and
cri1cal
perspec1ve
for
the
project x Correlate
objec1ves
to
specific
design
decisions
and
make
those
explicit x Develop
the
design
using
historical
examples
and
Frank
Lloyd
Wright's
work
&
principles x Social
and
Cultural
Context Ar1culate
social
and
cultural
context
in
the
design
strategy
of
the
project x Make
specific
reference
to
how
the
design
challenges
or
accepts
cultural
precedents x Create
a
"social
site
plan"
that
ar1culates
everyday
habits
of
the
family
occupying
the
space x Ecology
and
Environment Address
design
strategies
for
the
impact
of
the
design
on
the
environment x Give
examples
of
specific
solu1ons
to
ecological
and
environmental
needs x Explore
natural
resources
&
characteris1cs
of
the
site,
rela1ng
the
home
to
the
environment x RepresentaMon Convey
the
design
with
a
comprehensive
visual
strategy x Correlate
the
visuals
with
the
verbal
communica1on x Concept
sketches,
3D
model,
full
set
of
drawings‐
sec1ons,
floor
plans,
eleva1ons,
perspec1ves x Material
Facts Discuss
choices
and
reasoning
for
materiality x Substan1ate
choices
of
materials
and
systems
in
the
design x Develop
structural
and
mechanical
systems
that
explore
different
combina1ons
of
materials x Integrated
PracMce Respond
to
clear
limita1ons
and
check
the
design's
compliance
to
them x Treat
the
project
as
a
realizable
proposi1on
to
a
design
problem x

Personal
Competence a Present
in
a
clear
and
professional
manner
and
keep
the
audience
in
mind b Respond
to
ques1ons
and
cri1cal
reviews
with
interest
and
reflec1on c 8 Design
ComposiMon a Discuss
design
choices
with
substan1al
reference
to
composi1on b Ar1culate
the
design
decisions
with
regard
to
geometry
and
part/whole
rela1onships c Adapt
the
architectural
design
to
the
program
&
make
it
fit
the
unique
environment
of
the
land

M

M

M

+

M

M

M

x x

x

Combined
raMng

Evaluator
RaMng

x

M

x

Final
EvaluaMon
(pass/fail)

Pass

Frank
Henry,
B.Arch;
Victor
Sidy,
M.Arch,
AIA,
LEED
AP;
Aris
Georges,
M.Arch,
4/1/11 EVALUATOR
SIGNATURE
+
DATE EVALUATOR
NOTES: FH‐
Max
presented
a
very
well
ar1culated
architectural
solu1on
in
terms
of
propor1on
and
scale.

Max's
plan
did
not express
the
dynamics
of
the
architectural
form.

Max's
graphic
presenta1ons
were
excellent.

It
was
very
complete. VS‐
Well
executed
project.

S1ll
not
convinced
that
the
project
completely
responds
to
unique
quali1es
of
the
site,
in
poe1c
 or
celebatory
ways.

Find
ways
of
humanizing
the
renderings,
even
though
they
are
spectacular.

Study
more
contemporary
 art
perhaps... AG‐
Excellent
visuals
but
the
concept
of
the
roofs
and
walls
is
too
complicated
to
comprehend.

There
are
unresolved
 circula1on
issues
and
the
size
of
the
public
spaces
seems
unreasoned
(i.e.
too
much
unused
space
in
kitchen/dining
but
a
 crowded
living
rom.

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PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION CORE
CURRICULUM
‐
M.Arch

Student:
Max
Borshchevskiy,
entry
date:
10/19/09 Instructor:
Greg
Brickey,
PE;
SE

PC
4

PC
3

PC
2

PC
1

Combined
rating

Instructor
Rating

Structures
Seminar

Arizona
2010‐11 (‐) M‐ M M+ (+) PERFORMANCE
IS
RATED
AS:
(M)=Mastery,
(+)=Excellence,
(‐)=Deficiency 1 Critical
Ground a n/a b 2 Social
and
Cultural
Context a n/a b 3 Ecology
and
Environment a n/a b c 4 Representation + a Demonstrate
appropriate
structural
system
and
basic
material
choices
for
buildings
through hand
drawings X

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8

PC
7

PC
6

PC
5

5

Material
Facts Analyze
forces
and
determine
reactions Calculate
forces
generated
in
elements
of
a
structure Develop
shear
and
moment
diagrams
 Demonstrate
understanding
of
material
choices
for
structures 6 Integrated
Practice a n/a b c 7 Personal
Competence a Punctual
attendance
at
all
class
sessions b Class
participation c Completion
of
all
assignments,
quizzes,
tests,
and
projects
as
outlined
in
the
syllabus 8 Design
Composition a n/a b c a b c d

12/14/10 INSTRUCTOR
SIGNATURE
+
DATE

X X X

X X

M

X

M X

Final
Evaluation
(pass/fail)

P

Contact
hours

12

INSTRUCTOR
NOTES: Max
is
a
natural.

He
has
a
gift
for
structural
concepts.

His
challenge,
or
at
least
from
my
perspective,
is
to
discover
his
 strengths
and
to
integrate
them
into
his
architecture.

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PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION CORE
CURRICULUM
‐
M.Arch

PC
4

PC
3

PC
2

PC
1

Student:
Max
Borshchevskiy,
entry
date:
10/19/09 Instructor:
Greg
Brickey,
PE;
SE

Structures
1

Arizona
2010‐11 PERFORMANCE
IS
RATED
AS:
(M)=Mastery,
(+)=Excellence,
(‐)=Deficiency 1 CriRcal
Ground a n/a b 2 Social
and
Cultural
Context a n/a b 3 Ecology
and
Environment a n/a b 4 RepresentaRon a Demonstrate
appropriate
understanding
of
wood
and
steel
structural
systems
and
basic material
choices
for
buildings
through
drawings
and
models.

+

*

PC
7

PC
6

PC
5

5

PC
8

Material
Facts Demonstrate
understanding
of
material
proper9es
of
wood. Demonstrate
understanding
of
wood
structural
systems. Demonstrate
understanding
of
wood
systems
and
construc9on
methods. Demonstrate
understanding
of
wood
lateral
load
resis9ng
systems. Demonstrate
understanding
of
material
proper9es
of
steel. Demonstrate
understanding
of
basic
structural
member
selec9on
and
systems. Choose
appropriate
structural
materials
and
framing
system. Demonstrate
understanding
of
material
choices
for
structures. 6 Integrated
PracRce a n/a b 7 Personal
Competence a Punctual
a<endance
at
all
class
sessions b Class
par9cipa9on c Comple9on
of
all
assignments,
quizzes,
texts,
projects,
and
field
excursions
as
outlined
in
the
syllabus. 8 Design
ComposiRon a n/a b

(‐) M‐ M M+ (+)

Combined
raRng

Instructor
RaRng

a b c d e f g h

4‐Apr‐11

*

* * *

+

*

* * *

+

* * *

Final
EvaluaRon
(pass/fail)

P

Contact
hours

45

INSTRUCTOR
SIGNATURE
+
DATE INSTRUCTOR
NOTES:

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PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION CORE
CURRICULUM
‐M.Arch

PC
4

PC
3

PC
2

PC
1

Student:
Max
Borshchevskiy

entry
date:
10/19/09 Instructor:
Greg
Brickey,
PE;
SE

Structures
2

Arizona
2010‐11 PERFORMANCE
IS
RATED
AS:
(M)=Mastery,
(+)=Excellence,
(‐)=Deficiency 1 CriRcal
Ground a n/a b 2 Social
and
Cultural
Context a n/a b 3 Ecology
and
Environment a n/a b 4 RepresentaRon a Demonstrate
appropriate
understanding
of
concrete,
masonry,
and
steel
structural
systems and
basic
material
choices
for
buildings
through
drawings
and
models.

+

*

PC
7

PC
6

PC
5

5

PC
8

Material
Facts Demonstrate
understanding
of
material
proper:es
of
concrete
and
masonry. Demonstrate
understanding
of
concrete
structural
systems. Demonstrate
understanding
of
concrete
systems
and
construc:on
methodologies. Demonstrate
understanding
of
concrete
and
masonry
lateral
load
resis:ng
systems. Demonstrate
understanding
of
material
proper:es
of
steel. Demonstrate
understanding
of
basic
structural
member
selec:on
and
systems. Choose
appropriate
structural
materials
and
framing
system. Demonstrate
understanding
of
material
choices
for
structures. 6 Integrated
PracRce a n/a b 7 Personal
Competence a Punctual
a=endance
at
all
class
sessions b Class
par:cipa:on c Comple:on
of
all
assignments,
quizzes,
texts,
projects,
and
field
excursions
as
outlined
in
the
syllabus. 8 Design
ComposiRon a n/a b

(‐) M‐ M M+ (+)

Combined
raRng

Instructor
RaRng

a b c d e f g h

1‐Apr‐11

* *

*

+

* * * * * *

+

* *

Final
EvaluaRon
(pass/fail)

P

Contact
hours

43

INSTRUCTOR
SIGNATURE
+
DATE INSTRUCTOR
NOTES:

32


PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION CORE
CURRICULUM
‐
M.Arch

Student:
Max
Borshchevskiy Instructor:
Ron
Geren,
B.Arch

PC
5 PC
6

a b c d e f a b c d

(‐) M‐ M M+ (+)

Understand
the
elements
of
construcLon
documents Understand
the
differences
between
procurement
documents
and
contract
documents Understand
the
organizaLon
and
funcLon
of
contract
drawings
and
specificaLons Understand
the
language
and
methods
used
in
specificaLons Understand
the
types,
funcLons,
and
applicaLons
of
documents
used
during
the
construcLon
process Understand
the
purpose
of
construcLon
documents
in
the
post‐construcLon
phase

Integrated
PracLce Understand
the
concept
of
the
project
team,
project
delivery
methods,
project
life
cycle,
and
 contractual
relaLonships Know
the
phases
of
design
and
the
documents
associated
with
them Understand
the
contractual
roles
of
the
project
team
during
procurement
and
construcLon
phases Understand
the
responsibiliLes
of
the
project
team
in
the
post‐construcLon
phase

Combined
raLng

Construc)on
Document
Technology,
Arizona
Fall
2010 PERFORMANCE
IS
RATED
AS:
(M)=Mastery,
(+)=Excellence,
(‐)=Deficiency Material
Facts

5

6

Instructor
RaLng

M

X X X X X X

M X

X X X

Final
EvaluaLon
(pass/fail) 1/7/11










Contact
hours
(actual
from
a_endance):

Pass 30

INSTRUCTOR
SIGNATURE
+
DATE INSTRUCTOR
NOTES: Very
clear
and
organized
writer.

Good
understanding
of
the
contractural
roles
of
the
construc7on
team.

Need
to
ensure
 that
when
reviewing
CDs,
you
check
all
appropriate
documents
(drawings
and
specifica7ons)
to
obtain
the
necesssary
 informa7on.

Suggest
being
a
liEle
more
involved
in
discussions.

33


PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION CORE
CURRICULUM
‐
M.Arch

Student:
Max
Borshchevskiy Instructor:
Ron
Geren,
B.Arch

PC
6

6

Building
Codes,
Arizona
Spring
2011 PERFORMANCE
IS
RATED
AS:
(M)=Mastery,
(+)=Excellence,
(‐)=Deficiency Integrated
PracLce

(‐) M‐ M M+ (+)

Understand
the
methods
of
classificaLon
in
the
IBC:
Occupancy
group
classificaLon
and
construcLon
 a type
classificaLon b Be
able
to
calculate
allowable
height
and
area Be
able
to
determine
fire
resistance
requirements
for
building
elements,
including
walls,
floors,
doors,
 and
windows c

d Understand
the
components
of
the
means
of
egress
system e Be
able
to
analyze
a
project
for
compliance
with
the
building
code

Combined
raLng

Instructor
RaLng

M X X X X X

Final
EvaluaLon
(pass/fail) 4/11/11










Contact
hours
(actual
from
a^endance):

Pass 24

INSTRUCTOR
SIGNATURE
+
DATE INSTRUCTOR
NOTES: Excellent
performance
in
class,
even
a3er
missing
first
four
sessions
due
to
visa
issues…turned
in
first
assignment
on
9me.

 Work
was
detailed
and
easy
to
follow.

34


PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION Core
Curriculum‐
M.Arch

(‐) M‐ M M+ (+)

2

Social
and
Cultural
Context a N/A

3

Ecology
and
Environment a N/A

4

RepresentaQon a Demonstrated
understanding
of
computer
graphics
within
the
context
of
the
language
of technical
drawings/construc9on
documents.

PC
3 PC
4

Combined
raQng

Instructor
RaQng

Technical
Drawing
AZ
2010‐11 PERFORMANCE
IS
RATED
AS:
(M)=Mastery,
(+)=Excellence,
(‐)=Deficiency 1 CriQcal
Ground a N/A

PC
2

PC
1

Student:
Max
Borshchevskiy,
entry
date:
10/19/09 Instructor:
Michael
P.
Johnson

+

x

PC
6

PC
5

5

Material
Facts a Understanding
of
structural
systems,
construc9on
methods,
nature
of
materials,
and sustainable
methods
and
materials
as
demonstrated
in
the
construc9on
documents
 produced. 6 Integrated
PracQce a Demonstrated
in
construc9on
documents
mee9ng
building
code
requirements
for
 commercial
construc9on.

M x

PC
8

PC
7

7

Personal
Competence a A@endance
and
punctuality. b Completeness
of
final
set
of
technical
drawings c Class
par9cipa9on. 8 Design
ComposiQon a N/A

x

M x x

Final
EvaluaQon
(pass/fail) Michael
P.
Johnson,
3/27/11 INSTRUCTOR
SIGNATURE
+
DATE

+

x

Contact
hours

Pass 44

INSTRUCTOR
NOTES: Good
work.

35


PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION M.Arch

2

Social
and
Cultural
Context a N/A

3

Ecology
and
Environment a N/A

4

RepresentaQon a Comple5on
of
hand
and
computer
drawings
that
demonstrate
understanding
of
propor5on and
scale
in
the
development
of
architecture.

PC
3 PC
4

Material
Facts a N/A

6

Integrated
PracQce a N/A

PC
6

PC
5

5

(‐) M‐ M M+ (+)

M x

M x

PC
8

PC
7

7

Personal
Competence a A?endance
and
punctuality. b Completeness
of
all
assignments. c Class
par5cipa5on. 8 Design
ComposiQon a The
student
shall
complete
hand
drawn
overlay
sketches
for
each
building
indica5ng
their
 determina5ons
and
discoveries.

x x x

M

M

x

Final
EvaluaQon
(pass/fail) Michael
P.
Johnson,
12/26/10 INSTRUCTOR
SIGNATURE
+
DATE

Combined
raQng

Instructor
RaQng

Propor%on
and
Scale
AZ
2010‐11 PERFORMANCE
IS
RATED
AS:
(M)=Mastery,
(+)=Excellence,
(‐)=Deficiency 1 CriQcal
Ground a The
student
shall
study
each
of
the
buildings
plans,
sec5ons
and
eleva5ons
to
determine/ discover
their
rela5onship
prorop5ons
and
scale
as
set
forth
in
the
historical
dogma.

PC
2

PC
1

Student:
Max
Borshchevskiy,
entry
date:
10/19/09 Instructor:
Michael
P.
Johnson

Contact
hours

Pass 36

INSTRUCTOR
NOTES: Good
work,
you
might
look
again
at
the
Jacobs
as
the
unit
system
used
2
to
1
varies
from
the
golden
sec5on.

36


PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION CORE
CURRICULUM
‐
M.Arch

PC
6 PC
7 PC
8

6

Instructor
RaSng

(‐) M‐ M M+ (+)

x x x x

including
ac1ve
and
passive
hea1ng
and
cooling,
indoor
air
quality,
solar
orienta1on,
dayligh1ng
and 
ar1ficial
ligh1ng,
electrical
systems,
acous1cs,
ver1cal
transporta1on,
and
fire
protec1on. b Demonstra1on
of
understanding
of
how
material
choices
contribute
to
the
architectural
work
through 
their
characteris1c
forms
and
through
the
selec1on
of
intrinsic
proper1es
of
strength,
durability,
and economy. c Demonstra1on
of
how
alloca1on
of
resources
used
in
design,
construc1on,
opera1on,
and
altera1on of
the
architectural
work
balances
environmental
impact,
cost,
efficiency,
and
quality
in
LEED
cer1fied levels. d Demonstrate
understanding
of
the
basic
principles
involved
in
the
appropriate
applica1on
of
building envelope
systems
and
associated
assemblies
rela1ve
to
fundamental
performance,
aesthe1cs,
 moisture
transfer,
durability,
and
energy
and
material
resources.

Integrated
PracSce a Demonstra1on
of
understanding
of
professional
standards
related
to
mechanical
 engineering
such
as
ASHRAE
standard
90.1. 7 Personal
Competence a Demonstra1on
of
problem
solving
skills
and
reflec1ve
learning. a Punctual
aLendance
at
all
class
sessions. b Class
par1cipa1on. c Comple1on
of
all
assignments
and
projects. 8 Design
ComposiSon Demonstrated
understanding
of
Building
Systems

Combined
raSng

Building
Systems
Arizona
2010‐11 PERFORMANCE
IS
RATED
AS:
(M)=Mastery,
(+)=Excellence,
(‐)=Deficiency 1 CriScal
Ground n/a 2 Social
and
Cultural
Context n/a 3 Ecology
and
Environment a Demonstrate
ability
to
op1mize,
conserve,
and
reuse
natural
and
built
resources
to
reduce the
environmental
impacts
of
building
construc1on
and
opera1on. b Demonstrate
ability
to
provide
healthful
environments
for
occupants/users. 4 RepresentaSon a Represent
understanding
and
applica1on
of
building
system
integra1on
through
hand
or computer
drawings. 5 Material
Facts a Demonstra1on
of
understanding
the
principles
of
environmental
control
system
design
and
integra1on

PC
5

PC
4

PC
3

PC
2 PC
1

Student:
Max
Borshchevskiy;
entry
date:
10/19/09 Instructor:
Michael
Barkley,
PE,
LEED
ap

M

M M

x x x

x x x x x x

M M

M pass

Michael
Barkley,
PE,
LEED
AP,
4/10/11 INSTRUCTOR
SIGNATURE
+
DATE INSTRUCTOR
NOTES:

10.5
hrs

37


PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION CORE
CURRICULUM
‐
M.Arch

PC
5

PC
4

PC
3

PC
2

PC
1

Student:
Max
Borshchevskiy;
entry
date:
10/19/09 Instructor:
Kim
Hurtado,
esq.

Construc)on
Contract
Prepara)on
&
Nego)a)on


AZ
2010‐11 PERFORMANCE
IS
RATED
AS:
(M)=Mastery,
(+)=Excellence,
(‐)=Deficiency 1 CriScal
Ground a n/a 2

Social
and
Cultural
Context a n/a

3

Ecology
and
Environment a n/a

4

RepresentaSon a n/a

5

Material
Facts a n/a

(‐) M‐ M M+ (+)

PC
7

PC
6

6

PC
8

Integrated
PracSce a Demonstrate
understanding
of
contract
nego2a2on
terms
and
exercising
integrity
in
 modifying
a
contract
through
class
role
play
of
the
nego2a2on
of
selected
contract
terms. b Demonstrate
understanding
of
how
contract
terms
are
used
to
assist
in
equitable
dispute avoidance
and
resolu2on
during
construc2on
administra2on
through
class
role
play
of disputed
contract
interpreta2on
and
contract
enforcement
issues. c Demonstrate
ability
to
objec2vely
modify
contracts
and
nego2ate
them
so
that
the
 student's
client
would
be
fully
informed
about
the
contract
terms,
using
the
contract
to develop
a
shared
vision
for
a
successful
project.
 7 Personal
Competence a Comple2on
of
assigned
readings
prior
to
each
class. b ABendance,
ac2ve
listening,
and
engaged
class
par2cipa2on. c Timely
comple2on
of
prac2cum
assignment,
with
custom
modifica2ons 8 Design
ComposiSon a N/A

Combined
raSng

Instructor
RaSng

Kim
Hurtado,
Esq.,
3/20/11 INSTRUCTOR
SIGNATURE
+
DATE

M

x x x

M

x x x

Final
EvaluaSon
(pass/fail)

P

Contact
hours

6

INSTRUCTOR
NOTES:

38


Review Date: April 26, 2011

M.Arch PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT MAPPING Student:
Maxim
Borshchevskiy,
entry
date:
10.19.09 Advisor:
Aris
Georges

Architectural
Prac@ce

Integrated
Studies
(general
educa@on)

Pass/Fail

Subtotals
(Hours)

M=Mastery,
+=Excellence,
‐=Deficiency

Material
Facts

M.Arch
Year
2‐
Explora2on‐
AZ
2010‐11;
WI
2011 CORE
CURRICULUM

CONTACT
HOURS
(Based
on
AOendance)

Design
Composi@on

Personal
Competence

Integrated
Prac@ce

Representa@on

Ecology
and
Environment

Social
and
Cultural
Context

Instructor
Ra@ngs

Cri@cal
Ground

MASTERY:
The
level
of
achievement
required
for
successful
 comple@on
of
the
Master
of
Architecture
program
is
described
as
 “mastery”
of
the
Performance
Categories.
Mastery
is
determined
by
 faculty
review
of
student
work
that
concludes
not
only
presence,
but
 integra@on
of
the
Categories
into
a
successful
whole.
Showing
how
 the
Performance
Categories
are
interrelated
in
the
work,
not
just
 cited,
is
evidence
of
mastery.
 EXCELLENCE:
Presence
of
evidence
that
the
student
accomplished
 considerably
more
work
qualified
by
the
Performance
Category
as
 guided
by
faculty,
on
the
student's
ini@a@ve.
 DEFICIENCY:
Absence
of
evidence
that
the
student
accomplished
 work
qualified
by
the
Performance
Category,
without
reason
or
 reasonable
explana@on.

PERFORMANCE
CATEGORIES

STUDIOS

1 2 3

PROJECTS

4

0

5 Box
#3‐
Single
Family
Residence
(Henry)
AZ

M M M + M M M M

6 7 8

60

+ M M M M + + + + M + + M M M M M

9 Structures
Seminar
(Brickey)
AZ 10 Construc@on
Document
Technology
(Geren)
Az 11 Codes
(Geren)
AZ 12 Structures
I
(Brickey)
AZ CLASSES
/
SEMINARS

P

60

13 Structures
II
(Brickey)
AZ 14 Construc@on
Contracts
(Hurtado)
AZ 15 Technical
Drawing
(M.
Johnson)
AZ 16 Building
Systems
(Barkley)
AZ

M

P P P P P P P P

12 30 24

+ + M M M M

45 43 6 44 11

x x x x x x x

17 18 19 20 21 22

215

ELECTIVES
+
INDEPENDENT
STUDIES 23 Propor@on
and
Scale
(M.
Johnson)
AZ

M

M

M M

P

36

24 25 26 27 28

AP‐
Russia‐457
hours

PC
BALANCE
RATING
(commiOee/student)
(1‐5) OVERALL
BALANCE
RATING
(commiOee)(1‐5)

36

11.58%

311

12%

1=unbalanced;
5=very
balanced

REVIEW
COMMITTEE
SIGNATURES: Tour
Hours:

46




































Required:
45 Integrated
Studies
Hours:
99












Total
Hours
Required:
135 Architectural
Prac@ce
Hours:

767







Total
Hours
Required:
700

39


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Biblography Arizona 2010-2011

40


Looking Forward

41

The upcoming Wisconsin season is going to be my final season at Taliesin, The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. I believe that I have accomplished a lot since I have started my Masers more than a year ago. I think that it is time now to improve my knowledge of architecture through professional practice. My number one priority for the upcoming season would be to find an internship opportunities for the summer and to prepare myself for professional practice. I would like to focus on architectural practice projects. For my Final Box I will be looking for a middle size project in United States, a competition or an architectural practice project. I am interested in designing a public building, possibly a church or a temple. Building Materials and New American Home are the elective classes I want to take in Wisconsin season. I also want to work on independent study project possibly a research project on contemporary architecture.

Thank you for your attention Sincerely,

Max Borshchevskiy Credits: Graphic Design by Maxim Borshchevskiy Photos by Pranav Naik, Hu Ee Wong, Fil, Maxim Borshchevskiy Special thanks to all of Taliesin.

Looking Forward Arizona 2010-2011

C 2011 MAXIMBORSHCHEVSKIY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


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1. Introductory letter addressed to the Review Committee 2. Table of contents (this means the pages in the portfolio will be numbered) 3. Portfolio selections- what did you do? What did you learn? To include: -All courses and studios selected in the Learning Path, Box project documentation architectural practice, and independent study projects (if applicable), sketches, drawings, musings, journal excerpts, photographs -All instructor evaluations -Reflective self-assessment included with each entry -Current reading list and bibliography (properly cited- use Chicago Manual of Style) -Timesheet documenting Tour, Architectural Practice, and Independent Study hours as applicable 4. Performance Category map- provided by Education Office 5. Disk with copy of current portfolio and timesheets 6. Include this checklist

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