MELANIE WHEDON ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO 2014
M E L A N I E
W H E D O N PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE CLASS OF 2014
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P R O F E S S I O N A L W O R K
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U rban Gr ocer y and Heal th
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N orth er n Li ber ti es Li br ar y
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U rban T ower Re-Gr owth
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P atc h A dams Communi ty Heal th Cl i ni c
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U rs i n us Col l ege A r t.S ci ence.Medi a Center
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P aram etr i c Inter acti ons
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P aram etr i c Water Wal l
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C omcast Home of the F utur e
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F ranci svi l l e A r ts Di str i ct_Infi l l ed
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1 0 H artfo r d Hospi tal CE S I
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1 1 S ai nt Mar y’s Heal th S ystem
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1 2 S k etches fr om Rome
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E D U C A T I O N
P hi l adel phi a Uni ver si ty | P hi l adel phi a, P A 5 Y ear B achel or of A r chi tectur e | May ‘14 G P A : 3 . 7 6 | Dean’s Li st: F ’09 - F ’13 M i nor: P s y chol ogy U ni v ers i ty o f A r kansas Rome Center S emes ter Abr oad | F al l 2012 GPA: 3.93
S K I L L S
A C H I E V E M E N T S
E X P E R I E N C E
A utoD es k CA D, Revi t, 3DS Max, E cotect A dobe P hotoshop, Il l ustr ator , InDesi gn S k etc hU p, Podi um Render i ng S oftwar e R hi noc eros , Gr asshopper , Rhi noS cr i pt S k etc hi ng, Hand Dr afti ng, Model Maki ng
P hi l adel phi a Uni ver si ty F i nal i st i n 113th John S tewar dson A r chi tectur al F el l ow s hi p, S pr i ng 2014 C omc as t S P RINT Week F i r st Runner Up, F al l 2013 C arpenter’ s Company of P hi l adel phi a S chol ar shi p Reci pi ent, S pr i ng 2012 & 2 0 1 3 P hi l adel phi a Uni ver si ty Honor ’s Juni or P i n Reci pi ent, S pr i ng 2012 A C E C onnecti cut S chol ar shi p Reci pi ent, F al l 2009 - 2013
T ec ton A rc hi tects, P C H artford, C onnecti cut M ay 2 0 1 3 - A ugust 2013 I ntern A rc h i tect C ol l aborated wi th the desi gn team to pr oduce draw i ng s ets, r ender i ngs, and B IM model s.
Toner Architects Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 2013 - November 2013 Intern Architect Assisted with Revit modeling, existing building representation, and design.
S T U D I O
P R O J E C T S
URBAN GROCERY &HEALTH
52n d + Ma r k et S treet; W es t Ph i l a d e l p h i a ; F al l 2 0 1 1 , D es i gn V
Nearly 35% of adolescents in West Philadelphia are considered obese. In low income areas of Philadelphia, there is a lack of affordable, healthy food available as well as general knowledge of how to live a healthy lifestyle. Our studio proposed a mixed-use program in an area of Philadelphia lacking healthy food access: a grocery store combined with a health clinic.
S T R U C T U R A L
E X P R E S S I O N
T H E
E L
MULTI-PURPOSE SECTION
WIT H A ROOF THA T BRE A THE S WI TH I TS ACTI V I TY ADMIN
MINUTE CLINIC
FROZEN
FOOD
SECION MECH
GYM OUTDOOR PLAZA LIBRARY
CONNECTION FROM HEALTH TO FOOD
THIRD
FLOOR
EAST
EAST
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PLAN
WEST
WEST
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CONNECTION
SECTION
SECTION
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NORTHERN LIBERTIES
LIBRARY
2nd + Spring Garden; Northern Liberties, Philadelphia; Spring 2012, Design VI Can a singular wall separate the loud community spaces of a library with the individual quiet study spaces? Located near one of Philadelphia’s most used subway stations, Spring Garden, the library sits on the unnamed entrance to Northern Liberties and acts as a messenger of our current multi-media.
NORT NO RTHE R THE HERN RN R N
LIBE LI BERT TIE ES
LIIBR L IB BR R RAR A RY AR
ADMIN
STREET 2ND
s t r e e t
CE SECT ION
s e c o n d
REFEREN
CIRC DESK
QUICK READING CAFE BOOKSTORE
SPRING GARDEN STREET s p r i n g g a r d e n s t r e e t
OUTDOOR READING
DE LA WA RE
SPRING GARDEN
context
EX PR ES SW AY
STREET
N 2N D STR EET
INTENT: to use a built wall to separate and connect different groups throughout a library.
loud d
quiet/loud
quie q iett
second street
quiet administrat ion loud d
separated by administration
ACROSS 2ND STREET
green street
spring garden
CIRCULATION DESK
quie q iett administrat ion on loud d
built wall
N BO DIN
N AM ERIC A
GREE EN N
green street
PRIVATE VS. COMMUNITY
spring garden
magazines & newspapers
reference & encyclopedia
public meeting
film & audio
homework help
children
individual study
STT ORED AND DISPLA A YED THROUGHOUT THE SPINE
adminisration core
commuter
lounger
F A C A D E
I N T E R A C T I O N
S P R I N G
G A R D E N
&
P A T T E R N
E L E V A T I O N
D E V E L O P M E N T
listener
reader
EUR TOWER
REGROWTH Cristiforo Colombo & Americana ; EUR district, Rome, Italy ; Fall 2012 ; Design VII
Mussolini’s EUR, or the Esposizione Universale Roma, was chosen in the 1930s as the site for the 1942 world’s fair, which Mussolini planned to open to celebrate twenty years of Fascism. The exhibition never took place because of World War II, yet the architecture and urban planning began according to fascist ideology, the result being a modern, simplified neo-classicism laid on top of orthogonal axes and stately buildings. Three prominent towers designed by Renzo Piano were partially constructed, and now sit un-used. The idea of this project is to bring life back to the EUR through culturally active program and living facades.
R O M E C E N T R O
M U S S O L I N I ’ S E U R
PRODUCTION AND GARDENS WITH TOWER AIR OPEN
INFILLING AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH LIFE
breathing a new life into the old by using an old structure for a vertical garden and production
PATCH ADAMS
COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC 17t h & Al l e g h e n y A v enue ; N orth P hi l adel phi a Sp r i n g 2013 ; D es i gn V I I I
The Patch Adams Group of Philadelphia chose 17th and Allegheny to repurpose this 5-acre vacant lot along one of the city’s commercial corridors to put a free health clinic, community garden, and public recreation. Located in one of Philadelphia’s most dangerous neighborhoods, the project has the potential to help clean up the city and decrease crime rates while creating a spot for the community.
RD RECREATION
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OR DOCTSING HOU
HEALTH CLINIC
OUTDOOR CAFE
A ORCH
RECREATION
ORCHARD
RAISED residential
residential
Westmoreland Street
BEDS
residential
Westmoreland Street
residential
Westmoreland Street
Westmoreland Street
public recreation
public recreation
Patch Adams
Patch Adams
Patch Adams
Allegheny Avenue
Allegheny Avenue
Allegheny Avenue
Allegheny Avenue
commercial
commercial
commercial
commercial
N. 17th Street
atio edi rem
community garden
bio
community garden
N. 17th Street
community garden
N. 17th Street
N. 17th Street
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public recreation
bioremediation
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cafe & kitchen
physical therapy
garden
west section
east section
multi-purpose
children daycare
children reception
common area
senior reception
senior care Allegheny Avenue
elevator
east-west section
daycare center
common area
bookstacks & computers open classroom
mechanical
pharmacy
library lounge
quiet waiting
free information
cafe
demonstration kitchen
outdoor cafe
STRUCTURE
HVAC
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exam x room o 3
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sunspace
sunspace
LIGHTING
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senior care
AVENUE
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fac.
ALLEGHENY
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demo e kitchen k e
common m area
child daycare
aluminum siding plywood sheathing vapor barrier rigid insulation metal stud wall plywood sheathing gypsum wall board
W18x35 Wide Flange girder 8� steel tube column
carpeting concrete on metal decking
metal rod railing wooden support and finish 2x4 wood stud framing steel girder air space for HVAC ducts cove lighting acoustic ceiling tiles
composite vinyl flooring concrete slab on grade
MEZZANINE
DETAIL
URSINUS COLLEGE
ART SCIENCE
M EDIA CENTER Ma i n St r e e t , U rs i nus C ol l ege ; C ol l egev i l l e, PA ; F a l l 2013 ; D es i gn I X Ursinus College is a small, liberal arts college in the suburbs of Philadelphia. They currently lack a visual identity from their primary entrance, the front yard along Main Street. The intent of this semester was to create a cohesive project which scaled from a masterplan of the entire University’s campus, to the proposal and design of a building program which would solve many of the campus’s problems. The Ursinus Art.Science.Media center aims to connect the arts and sciences at Ursinus College while creating a stronger visual identity on the front lawn.
PFAHLER
CLASSROOMS
LECTURE
HALL
OUTDOOR
HALL
SCULPTURE
ADMIN
CONFERENCE
GALLERY
OUTDOOR
PLAZA
EMPHASIZE CAMPUS CORE
HISTORY
CREATING A NEW IDENTITY FOR URSINUS college
A IL S M E N TR
CAMPUS LIFE
P E R K IO I S A IL M E N TR
S M A L L S O C I A L S PA C E S
CULTURE
P E R K IO
I N T E G R AT E T H E T W O W I T H
ACADEMICS
A C T I VAT E T H E P E R I M E T E R
net square footage : gross square footage :
E N V. S T U D I E S
4,000 ft 2
BIOLOGY
20,000 ft 2
PSYCHOLOGY
4,700 ft 2
2 teaching labs 2 research labs 6 teaching labs 12 research labs
2 teaching labs
A N ATO M Y
2,000 ft 2
1 teaching lab 1 research lab
B I O - C H E M I S T RY
2,800 ft 2
OFFICES
1,000 ft 2
1 research lab
1 0 o ff i c e s
A RT & A RT H I S TO RY
SCIENCE
1,600 ft 2
1 teaching lab
1,200 ft 2
A RT H I S TO RY 2 classrooms 1 seminar room
PA I N T I N G
1,000 ft 2
SCULPTURE
1,600 ft 2
D R AW I N G
1,000 ft 2
3 studios
1 studio 1 woodshop 1 studio
P H O TO G R A P H Y 1,000 ft 2 1 studio 1 dark room
PRINT MAKING
1,000 ft 2
VIDEO
1,000 ft 2
G A L L E RY
900 ft 2
1 studio
1 AV s t u d i o
1 gallery
OFFICES
1,000 ft 2
9 o ff i c e s
UNDERGROUND CISTERN
3,100 sqf M E D I A & C O M M U N I C AT I O N
10,700 sqf
36,100 sqf NEUROSCIENCE
49,900 sqf 90,000 sqf
JOURNALISM
900 ft 2
2 classrooms
D I G I TA L M E D I A
500 ft 2
C O M M . + C U LT U R E
500 ft 2
SCREEN STUDIES
500 ft 2
1 work room
1 work room
1 work room
OFFICES 7 o ff i c e s
700 ft 2
AR ART STUDIO STU T DIO D IOS S
RESEAR RES EARCH CH LAB LABS S
S ENC SC SCI ENCE E LAB A S
SERVICE
ART ST STUDI UDIOS OS S COLLAB COL LABORA LAB ORA RATIO TION N S CE SPA C // OPE OPEN N WOR R K ROOM R OOM TEACHI TEA CH NG LAB LABS S
GALLERY Y
1 SCI C ENC E NC CE LA S LAB
RESEAR RES EARCH AR CH H LAB LABS S
SCIENCE AND ART FACE EACH OTHER, ANCHORED WITH THE RESEARCH LABS AND SERVICE STAFF WITH THE COLLABORATION WORK SPACE LOCATED IN THE CANTILEVER.
ART STUDIO STU DI S DIO
GALLERY
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ART ST STUDI UDIOS UDI OS
COLLAB COL LAB A ORA R TIO TION N S CE SPA C /// OPE OPEN N W K ROOM WOR R OOM M TEACHI TEA CHING NG LAB LABS S
RESEAR RES EARCH C LAB CH LABS S
BY SHIFTING THE ART AND SCIENCE SEGMENTS IN SECTION, ONE PERSON CAN LOOK INTO TWO CLASSROOMS. IN PLAN, THE STRUCTURE OPENS TO THE COLLABORATION SPACE.
S ENC SC SCI ENCE E LA S LAB
A ART S DIO STU DIOS IO S
GALL GA LLER ERY Y UNDERGROUND CISTERN
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SERVICE
SERVICE
ART ST STUDI UDIOS OS COLLABORATIO ON SPA ACE // OPEN WORK ROOM TEACHI TEA CH NG LAB LABS S
THE ANGLE OF THE ROOF WILL DIRECT WATER TO A WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM WHILE A CENTRAL ATRIUM WILL CONNECT THE BUILDING AS A WHOLE.
RESEARCH LABS
ARTIST STUDIOS AND TEACHING LABS
COLLABORATION SPACE AND WORK ROOMS
quiet study
research lab (1)
dark room mechanical space
tv studio
photo&film studio computer lab
research lab (2)
collaboration &open work space research lab (3)
prep room
teaching lab (anatomy) research lab (5)
prep room
research lab (4)
teaching lab (psychology)
quiet study
classroom
classroom
faculty offices
research lab painting and sculpture
faculty offices
research lab drawing&printmaking
media work room
research lab formal lecture hall
collaboration &open work space
photo&film
lobby & gallery space
lab large light & views
classroom views & light
art studio ambient lighting
gallery
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S H O R T
P R O J E C T S
PARAMETRIC INTERACTIONS Visualization II ; Advanced Modeling Grasshopper ; Fall 2011 The point of this assignment was to learn the Rhino plugin, Grasshopper. The wall uses two attractor points which determine the shape of the brick, and creates a gradual and sudden appearance on the porous wall.
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stacked
f u l l
module
module
w a l l
BREATHING THERMAL MASS Ex p e r i m e n t a l Model i ng ; G ras s hopper Sp r i n g 2013 This project took a manufactured plastic waterwall (shown below)and redesigned it in order to allow sunlight and ventilation through the wall. The parameters are set so when the sun angle is lower, the hole facing the sun is smaller with a larger surface area, whereas when the sun angle is at its highest, the holes are larger towards the sun for sunlight and ventilation and decreasing the direct gain surface area.
winter
soltice
fall/spring
summer
equinox
soltice
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LOCALIZED SMART GRID ENERGY
SOLAR POWER
‘SMART’ HEATING + COOLING
COMCAST SPRINT
H OME 2020 De s i g n I X I n t e r i m W eek C ompeti ti on
SHARED ENERGY
* Fi r s t Ru n n e r U p ; F al l 2 0 1 3 For one week, architecture students merged with landscape architecture students as well as interior design students to design the Comcast home of the future. Our group focused on how technology could enhance the lives for those living below the poverty line, and with that we developed a new technological hearth that will bring families together, rather than separating them.
GEOTHERMAL POWER
MANAGING + MONITORING STORMWATER
USE FOR IRRIGATION USE AS GRAY WATER IN HOME SHARED STORMWATER SYSTEM OVERFLOW FROM ROOF RUN-OFF
HOW TECHNOLOGY ACTIVATES SPACE
SEMI-PRIVATE TERRACES SOCIAL STREETS
SHARED COURTYARD
SOCIAL STREETS
a new way to i m ag i n e t h e t ra di t io n a l ro w hom e
FRANCISVILLE ARTS DISTRICT De s i g n X ; Pe n ns y l v ani a S tew ards on Co m p e t i t i o n ; J anuary 2014 * Ph i l a d e l p h i a U ni v ers i ty T op R ank Every year, the fifth year students at Philadelphia University take part in a ten day competition, known as the John Stewardson’s Fellowship in Architecture. This year, the program was set on the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue in Francisville, just north of Center City. Similar to many other areas of Philadelphia, This region aims to bring more creative arts and mixed use development. This project sought to create a new architectural language to Ridge, by exposing the light structure to contrast the original heavy brick. This project was chosen among seven students to further in the Stewardson Competition.
Arts Garage
Divine Lorraine
R id ge Av en ue
Calderwood Gallery Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
Spring G arde
Philadelphia Inquirer Headquarters
Vine Str eet Expr es
Philadelphia Convention Center
Penn Academy of Fine Arts Love Park
Masonic Temple
Fabric Workshop &Museum
Philadelphia City Hall Market
Prince Music Theater
Chestn
Walnut
ut Stre et
Street
Academy of Music Merriam Theater Wilma Theater Spruce Street Philadelphia International Records
Kimmel Center
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UARTS
BROAD
STREE
T - AV ENU
Suzanne Roberts Theater
South S treet
Clef Club of Jazz
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SUN KEN PLAZ
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METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE
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MARY JANE HOME ENRICHMENT CENTER
FIRE STATION
M AR KE SPP T CORP PL
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ARTS GARAGE
PHILADELPHIA COMMITTEE FOR THE HOMELESS
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING CENTER OF PENNSYLVANIA
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CHILD CARE RI
PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE CHARTER SCHOOL
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FRANCISVILLE PLAYGROUND AND RECREATION CENTER CREDIT UNION PROJECT H.O.M.E.
A MIX E D U SE C OM P L E X T HAT C A N B E N E FIT T HE EN TIRE C OM MUN ITY
THE FAIRMOUNT HEALTH CENTER
SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD CENTER SALVATION ARMY
DIVINE LORRAINE
ADAPTIVE RE-USE
PASSIVE STRATEGIES
PHOTOVOLTAIC GLASS
The intention of this complex is to make use of all structures and materials already on site. The aesthetic of the complex is to compliment the original rowhomes on the site by contrasting the heavy brick with light steel and accented wood.
The complex uses an abundance of overhanging structures to shade internal spaces from the harsh summer sun, while allowing the sunlight to warm the spaces in the cold of winter.
On the main southern facades, the curtain wall will be glazed with photovoltaic glass to maximize solar energy.
GREEN STREETS
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
COMMUNITY GARDENS
Along the street are vegetated planters which will capture much of the storm water, the overflow will then be directed to above ground cisterns.
Green roofs will capture much of the rainwater, and the overflow will drain into above ground cisterns which will be reused for irrigation as well as gray water throughout the building.
The vacant lots throughout the area will become community gardens to contribute to the Francisville Farmer’s Market as well as local restaurants and residents.
PR OFES S IO N AL
WO RK
With Tecton Architects, PC
CENTER FOR EDUCATION, SIMULATION, AND INNOVATION (CESI) Te c t o n Ar c h i t e c ts , P C ; H artford Ho s p i t a l , Ha r t f ord, C onnec ti c ut ; Su m m e r 2013 Given a Google Sketchup model as well as a more accurate Revit model, these renderings were done in Adobe Photoshop for the Planning and Zoning Committee of Hartford for Hartford Hospital’s addition to their campus - a simulation lab and education center for practicing doctors and nurses.
DAYTIME VIEW FROM JEFFERSON STREET Concept: to create a high appeal for a world-class program as well as an open park for pedestrians.
SAINT MARY’S HEALTH SYSTEM Tecton Architects, PC ; Gatto Development ; Southbury, Connecticut Summer 2013 Southbury, Connecticut is a very traditional town - but Chris Gatto of Gatto Development has an artistic vision of the town’s development. Saint Mary’s Health System is moving to a quieter, scenic location within Southbury, While working on the project, I was given the task to create a revit model solely from AutoCAD drawings, as well as developing the north and west elevations for the Planning and Zoning submittal.
VIEWING WINDOW TOWARDS BROOK Concept: use the scenic natural view of brook in the woods to help patient recovery time.
S K E T C H E S
SKETCHES FROM ROME
ity ; Rome, Italy ; Fall 2012 Architecture and the City As a part of the architectural curriculum in Rome, we were required to sketch ancient buildings while learning about the aesthetic and structural values. Drawing what you see is an important asset, as done in what follows.
C O N T A C T
Melanie Whedon 143 Brandy Street Bolton, Connecticut 06043 WhedonM@gmail.com 860.593.0316