Portfolio of Architecture and Design Maxwell Justman
Maxwell Justman
maxwell.justman@gmail.com (818) 605 8765
EDUCATION
University of Colorado at Boulder Bachelor of Enviornmental Design
2011-2015
ACHIEVMENTS
University of Colorado at Boulder Dean’s Honor List
Fall 2012 Spring 2015
University of Colorado at Boulder Christie Lodge Design Competition 2nd Place
Fall 2014
Rhinoceros Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Lightroom Google Sketchup
Proficient
Revit Vray Adobe Indesign
Working Knowledge
SOFTWARE
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Christie Lodge [Re] Invented
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New School of Architecture
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Mapleton Coffee House
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Architectural Photography
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While earning a degree in Enviornmental Design, I developed an interest in Architecture that is both innovative and sustainable. With a harsh climate and dynamic terrain, Colorado was an ideal location to study this type of design. I am eager to learn more about all aspects of the Architectural profession. I hope to find a position which will allow me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and refine my skills. I am especially interested in working in adaptive reuse, as well as strategic design that is thoughtful of a location’s surroundings. I have also found inspiration in the cross section of Architecture and photography. The process of reframing a space within a photograph adds a compelling new dimension to design.
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Christie Lodge [Re] Invented A redesign of one of Avon’s staple hotels and conference centers
Avon, Colorado
Elevation: 7,430’ Population: 6,447 Beaver Creek Annual Skiers: 900,000 Vail Annual Skiers: 1,200,000
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Roof
24,000 sf Solar Panels
Floors 9 & 10 24,000 sf Viewing Space Shared Kitchen
Floor 8
18,000 sf Time Share Office Director’s Suite
Additional Office Bar Space Fireplace/Seating
Private Faculty Fitness Center/ Hot Tubs Childeren’s Center
Floor 7
18,000 sf Swimming Pool/ Hot Tubs Viewing Space Shared Kitchen
Floors 5 & 6 24,000 sf Viewing Space Shared Kitchen
Floor 4
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20,000 sf Restaraunt 2
Floor 3 UP DN
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20,000 sf North Entry North Lobby
Egress Outdoor Dining Outdoor Space
Floor 2 DN
12,000 sf Housekeeping Restaraunt 1 Conference Rooms
Floor 1 UP
12,000 sf Reception Main Entry Storage Egress
Front Desk Coffee Shop Ski Shop Mechanical Laundry
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Design Process Located deep within the Rocky Mountains, the [Re] Invention of the Christie Lodge offers a unique opportunity to evaluate the potential for the building to act as much more than a hotel, with a demand for a unique array of public, private, and semi-private programmatic conditions. Through a synthesis response to the programmatic conditions. Through a synthesis of response to the programmatic, enviornmental, and social conditions at hand, this [Re] Invention of the Christie Lodge is intended to act as an extension of both time and place within Avon, Colorado. I-70
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Interior Render: Guestroom
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Surrounding Views Avon offers dramatic views of the Rocky Mountains in nearly every direction. Four unique seasons means year-round, world class views. Our mission was to engage these views while being mindful of the adjacent properties.
Interior Render: Circulation Route
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Climatic and Geological Conditions All guestrooms in this plan are south facing in order to allow natural light to flood in. Our south facing facade features an operable screen system allowing guests to control how much sunlight enters their space. The sourrounding grounds have been pushed and pulled in order to create ground to roof sequences and indoor/outdoor experiences. The building is tucked into this landscape in a seamless manner.
Interior Render: Guestroom
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Guestroom Plans The furniture in our guestrooms act as operable features in order to allow different user groups to adapt the space according to their needs. Stow away beds, foldable dinner tables, and sliding glass panels allow the living room to transform into a second bedroom.
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Transverse Section 1/64”=1’
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Interior Render: Guestroom
Interior Render: Guestroom
Our bedrooms are composed of a combination of concrete and beetle kill wood. The soft white lighting and the darker material choices create a calm and comfortable ambiance.
The bathrooms feature the same conrete and reclaimed wood materiality as the bedrooms. They are complimented by stainless steel hardware and white porcelain amenities.
The Christie Lodge is located just off I:70 in Avon, Colorado. It lies within walking distance of the town center, offering a plethora of retail ammenaties, and just a short trip from Beaver Creek and Vail Resorts. A high speed rail line is proposed to run between the site and the interstate, in turn reinforcing the Christie Lodge as the gateway to Avon. The north face of the building is composed of both transparent and frosted glass. The light within the building glows outward to invite travelers on the highway to stop by. The south face of the building has three sections pulled outward at an angle in order to frame views of the surrounding moutains and ski resorts.
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Materiality The interior surfaces are composed of a two tone palette. High quality concrete and reclaimed beetle kill wood complement one another to create a calm atmosphere. The beetle kill wood is locally sourced and treated. The rooms also feature frosted glass which creates ambient lights and increased privacy. The graphic to the left shows a cavity wall with wooden coverings, allowing space to store suitcases and ski gear. Interior Render: Guestroom
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Views The south face of the building has three sections pulled outward at an angle in order to frame views of the surrounding moutains and ski resorts.
Interior Render: South Circulation
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Building as a Tool
The New School of Architecture & Performative Design University of Colorado Boulder, Co
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The nature of the site lends itself to a linear geometry. Our mission was to create a design that is unobstructive to both the existing circulation flow as well as a mature grove of trees. The site’s location within the campus adds an opportunity to become the center of the art/design district.
Ground Level Plan 1/64”=1’
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Basement
1/64”=1’
Assembly
Laser Labs CNC
Photo Lab
Spray Booth
Storage Space
Wood Shop Concrete Shop
Metal Shop
Level 2
1/64”=1’
Advising Offices VRC Restrooms Library
Studio: Year 5
Gallery Flex Student/Faculty Loungs
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Level 3
1/64”=1’
VRC Restrooms
Studio: Year 3
Library Studio: Year 4 Faculty Offices Director’s Suite
Level 4
1/64”=1’
VRC Restrooms
Studio: Year 2
Library Studio: Year 1 Gallery Flex Financial Offices Admissions Offices
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Site
Subtract
Fracture
Shift
Structure
Synthesis
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Exterior Render: Outdoor Space
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Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level B
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The library is located on the west end of the building and stretches vertically from floor 2 to floor 4. This was done in order to provide all studios with same level access. The library provides a combination of resources and work space. Flex gallery spaces are located throughout the building to provide a space to shocase the work of the students. These gallery spaces can be adapted to hold larger groups and events.
Interior Render: Library
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Interior Render: Grand Staircase
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Contoured wooden slats are used on the walls and ceilings to create a seamless integration between the building’s variety of spaces. The grand staircase located just inside the main entrance acts as both a main vertical circulation route and a gathering space for students who need a rest.
The studio spaces feature a variety of equipment and machines including laser cutters, CNC machines, and plotting stations. Lower year studios are located on the top floor to increase exposure to other students and work spread throughout the building.
Interior Render: Studio Space
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M apleton Coffee House Downtown Boulder, Colorado
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Courtyard Space
Serving Space
Storage
Indoor Space
Courtyard Space
Floor Plans 1/8�=1’
Mapleton Coffee House is a surface redesign of a cafe space within an The existing structure in downtown Boulder. The vision for the cafe was to use
digital fabrication methods to create an installation that is both functional and elegant. The result is a combination of addition, removal, and contouring. A series of vertically stacked wooden boards make up a flowing, singular form.
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Digital Fabrication The Mapleton Cafe was designed using digital fabrication methods. The design was convieved and then built in Rhinoceros. The wooden boards in the installation would be cut with a CNC machine and connected to brackets using a lap joint. The result is a dynamic and functional wall and bench system.
Elevation: Exterior Wall
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Perspective: Exterior Wall
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The lap joint allows plywood sheets to be stacked withmspacing. The joint is made by cutting matching notches into each plywood board, and fitting them together. The proper tolerence will make the two boards lock together. 35
Interior/Exterior Render: Courtyard Space
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Photography Equipment Sony Alpha 7RII Sony Alpha 57 Tamron Wide Angle Lens Ziess Zoom Lens Tripod Adobe Lightroom
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21_21 Design Sight : Tokyo, Japan : Tadao Ando
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Garden of Fine Arts : Kyoto, Japan : Tadao Ando
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Aspen Art Museum : Aspen, Colorado : Shigeru Ban
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