Milton Major Architecture+Design Portfolio 2017 by Milton Major

MILTON MAJOR ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Milton Major

Address

Architectural Designer

2136 5th Ave. Apt. 4 12180 Troy, NY

Contact

mmajor628@gmail.com +1 570 815 2868 @miltonfmajor

PERSONAL STATEMENT

EDUCATION

Hello, my name is Milton Major, I am currently a graduate student majoring in architecture. I am seeking full time employment in an architecture firm in order to advance my knowledge and skill set. I am passionate about all aspects of design and production, with a primary focus in architecture. I look forward to gaining experience, responsibility and learning from those around me.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Master of Science in Architecture

2016 - May 2017

Marywood University Scranton, PA Bachelor of Architecture, cum laude

2011 - 2016

International Studies Institute Florence, Italy Study Abroad

Spring 2014

DESIGN SKILLS Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Adobe After Effects Autodesk AutoCad Autodesk Maya Autodesk Revit Google Sketchup Microsoft Office Rhinocerous

WORK EXPERIENCE Major Plumbing and Heating 2006 - present Scranton, PA Apprentice plumber, assisting in on site construction of both commercial and residential projects. Participated in creating shop drawings for bidding, negotiating and permitting. Architecture in Schools (AIS) Spring 2016 Wilkes-Barre, PA Instructor, taught students basic principles of architecture in an after school program for eight weeks.

RECOGNITIONS Dean’s List Marywood University Colonial States Athletic Conference Marywood University Men’s Golf Team Conference Champions

2011 - 2016

2015

ACTIVITIES NCAA Men’s Division III Golf Team Marywood University Co- Captain

2011 - 2015

Blood, Sweat, & Gears Bike Club Marywood University Vice President

2014 - 2016

Mu Sigma Pi Fraternity Marywood University Member

2014 - 2016

Geisinger Health System Summer 2015 Wilkes-Barre, PA Facilities planning intern, assisted in schematic layouts ranging from small mill work drawings and employee moves to 100,000+ sq. ft. test fits. Assisted in pre-bid walk through, and bid descope meetings on projects over 1 million dollars. Chartwells at St. Joseph’s Center 2011 - 2014 Scranton, PA Catering services, used my attention to detail to create well crafted fruit and lunch meat platters.

DESIGN INTERESTS 3D Printing CNC Milling V-Ray Rendering Digital Fabrication Material Exploration Graphic Design

2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 4

DESIGN STUDIO 8

WASHINGTON, D.C.

CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION ECO-PARASITE

The re-design and addition concept for the Martin Luther King Jr. Library was to make the previously hidden book stacks a main focal feature and programming element throughout the building. This building is a Mies Van Der Rohe design and shares the common elements in many of his designs, such as ornamental I-beams and a recessed ground level plan. The book stacks cross multiple floor planes and programs, and serve as unifying elements such as masses, and at times voids to let in natural light to the core of the building. A central circulation path created through ramps provides increased natural light, an inviting entry way and a direct circulation path to the upper levels of the library. The book stacks that are half in and half out of the building are a gesture and recognition of the library of the 21st century, where books and technology have to coexist. In the public realm, the first floor market hall and event space create a visual connection from the exterior to the interior breaking the threshold of a former unused space.

HERITAGE TRAIL

DESIGN STUDIO 8

MLK LIBRARY

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

CONTEXT MAP: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EXISTING SITE CONTEXT: G STREET NW

2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 6

DESIGN STUDIO 8

MLK LIBRARY

HERITAGE TRAIL

CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION

EXISTING SITE CONTEXT: 9TH STREET NW

ECO-PARASITE

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

STUDY MODELS:

INTERIOR CIRCULATION

2011 2017

MASS VS VOID

FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 8

DESIGN STUDIO 8

EXTERIOR CIRCULATION

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

MLK LIBRARY

HERITAGE TRAIL

CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION

ECO-PARASITE

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

FINAL SITE MODEL [CONCRETE/WAX]

MARYWOOD SOA

eleation G street nw

2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 10

DESIGN STUDIO 8

MLK LIBRARY

HERITAGE TRAIL

CALDER FOUNDATION

elevation 9th street nw

IN(sta)FlaTION

ECO-PARASITE

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

DIGITAL COMMONS

PLAN LEVEL 5 [ADDITION]

DIGITAL COMMONS

DIGITAL COMMONS DIGITAL COMMONS

DIGITAL COMMONS DIGITAL COMMONS STAFF ELEV.

TOIL. RM

ELEC. STAFF ELEV. ELEV. STAFF

STORAGE

(26 SF)

(158 SF)

STORAGE

TOIL. RM DN UP ELEV. TOIL.

ELEV.

OFFICE (158 SF)

(158 SF)

STORAGE FREIGHT ELEV. (158 SF)

(158 SF)

ELEC.

OFFICE (158 SF)

FREIGHT ELEV.

TOIL. RM

DN UP

ELEV. (26 SF) TOIL.

(26 SF)

ELEV. ELEC.

ELEV.

FREIGHT ELEV. FREIGHT ELEV.

ELEV.

ELEV. ELEC.

ELEV.

STAFF OFFICES STAFF OFFICES STORAGE

JAN.

ELEC.

ELEV. STAFF ONLY

(67 SF)

WOMEN

JAN.

(428 SF)

ELECT.

MEN (309 SF)

STORAGE

ELECT. JAN. STAFF ELEV. D.W JAN.

TOIL. RM

(30SF)

TOILET STORAGE ROOM WOMEN (67 SF)

(147 SF)

(428 SF)

WOMEN

TOIL. RM (30SF) TOIL. RM

(30SF)

JAN.

DN TOIL. RM (30SF) DN TOIL. UP RM

TOILET ROOM (147 SF) TOILET ROOM

(147 SF)

DN TOIL. ELEC. JAN. RM

MEN (309 SF)

TOILET ROOM (147 SF) TOILET ROOM

DN UP

(30SF)

ELEC.

ELEV. STAFF ONLY TOILET ELEV. ROOM STAFF (147 SF) MEN ONLY (309 SF)

(67 SF)

(428 SF)

STAFF ELEV. D.W STAFF ELEV. D.W

ADULT SERVICES POPULAR LIBRARY POPULAR LIBRARY

ELECT.

SCIENCE & GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS ART & SCIENCE FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY LANGUAGE ART FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ADULT GREAT HALL OPEN SPACE SERVICES

MEETING AND EVENT SPACE

STAFF OFFICES STAFF OFFICES

PHILOSPHY & RELIGION SOCIOLOGY& PHILOSPHY GOVERNMENT RELIGION BUSINESS SOCIOLOGY

ELEV.

ELEC.

FREIGHT ELEV. FREIGHT ELEV.

CENTER FOR INNOVATION & PROTOTYPING

ADULT SERVICES DREAM ADULT (NON-FICTION) LAB SERVICES (NON-FICTION)

ELEC. D.W STAFF ELEV. ELEV. D.W STAFF

(158 SF)

STAFF D.W ELEV.

STAFF D.W ELEV. STAFF D.W ELEV.

(30SF)

(147 SF)

DIGITAL COMMONS DIGITAL COMMONS

DIGITAL COMMONS

TYPICAL PLAN LEVELS 2-4

D.W STAFF ELEV.

TOIL. RM

(158 SF)

OFFICE

DIGITAL COMMONS STAFF DIGITAL ELEV. COMMONS

TOIL. RM

STORAGE

DIGITAL COMMONS

OFFICE

DIGITALD.W STAFF TOIL. RMCOMMONS ELEV.

(158 SF)

(26 SF)

(158 SF)

ELEC.

ELEC. ELEV. DN TOIL. RM DN UP TOIL. RM UP

ELEV. STAFF ELEV. STAFF ELEV.

FREIGHT STORAGE ELEV.

OFFICE (158 SF)

(158 SF)

STORAGE

ELEC. ELEV. ELEC.

ELEV.

ADULT TEEN'S AREA SERVICES

(26 SF) TOIL.

(26 SF)

ELEV.

FREIGHT ELEV. FREIGHT ELEV.

ELEV.

ELEV. ELEC.

ELEV.

STAFF OFFICES

STORAGE WOMEN (428 SF)

TOIL. RM

(30SF)

MEN (309 SF)

TOILET ROOM STORAGE STORAGE

WOMEN

(67 SF)

(428 SF)

JAN.

WOMEN (428 SF)

STAFF TOIL. ELEV. D.W RM (30SF) DIGITAL STAFF TOIL. ELEV. D.W COMMONS RM

(30SF)

STAFF D.W ELEV.

ELEC. JAN. JAN.

(147 SF) TOILET

DN TOIL. RM (30SF) DN TOIL. UP RM

(147 SF)

TOILET ROOM

ROOM

(147 SF)

MEN (309 SF)

TOILET ROOM

(147 SF) TOILET

DN UP

(30SF)

DN TOIL. RMELEC.

TOILET ROOM ELEV. (147 SF) STAFF ONLY ELEV. STAFF MEN ONLY (309 SF)

(147 SF) (67 SF)

POPULAR LIBRARY POPULAR LIBRARY

STAFF OFFICES ELEC. STAFF OFFICES JAN.

ELEV. STAFF ONLY

(67 SF)

JAN.

ELECT. JAN.

POPULAR LIBRARY

ADULT SERVICES ADULT SERVICES

STAFF OFFICES

STAFF OFFICES STAFFELECT. OFFICES

STAFF ELEV.ELECT. D.W

ADULT SERVICES

ELEC.

FREIGHT ELEV. FREIGHT ELEV.

(NON-FICTION)

CHILDREN'S HUB (0-12 YEARS) CHILDREN'S HUB (0-12 YEARS)

D.W STAFF ELEV. D.W STAFF ELEV.

TOIL. RM

DN UP

(158 SF)

TEEN'S AREA

MUSIC & RECREATION LITERATURE HISTORY & TRAVEL BIOGRAPHY MUSIC SCORES PERIODICALS

ELEV.

(158 SF)

FREIGHT ELEV.

OFFICE

STAFF D.W ELEV. DIGITAL STAFF D.W COMMONS ELEV.

(30SF)

DIGITAL COMMONS DIGITAL COMMONS

DIGITAL COMMONS

G PLACE G PLACE

STAFF ELEV.

TOIL. RM

STORAGE

OFFICE

D.W STAFF ELEV.

TOIL. RM

(158 SF)

(26 SF)

(158 SF)

ELEC.

ELEC. ELEV.

ELEV.

RAMP DN

FREIGHT ELEV.

EMERGENCY (STAFF ENTRY ONLY) EXIT EMERGENCY (STAFF ENTRY ONLY) EXIT

DN TOIL. RM DN UP TOIL. RM UP

STAFF D.W. ELEV. STAFF D.W. ELEV. ELEC.ELECT. ELEV. ELEV. ELEC. LOBBY JAN. 108 ELEV. LOBBY 108 STAFF ELEV. D.W

TOIL. RM

STAFF WORKROOM (798 SF) STAFF

WORKROOM STAFF (798OFFICES SF) DN

ELEV. STAFF ONLY

TOILET ROOM

(147 SF)

TOIL. RM TOIL. RM

D.W STAFF ELEV. D.W STAFF ELEV.

ELEC. ELEC. ELEV. ELEV. JAN.LOBBY ELEC. 134 ELEV. ELEV. LOBBY 134

CORRIDOR FREIGHT ELEV. FREIGHT MEN ELEV. (309 SF)

TOILET ROOM

(147 SF)

CORRIDOR

STORAGE CORRIDOR (67 SF) FREIGHT ELEV. WOMEN (428 SF)FREIGHT ELEV.

ELEV.

(30SF)

POPULAR LIBRARY

DN UP CORRIDOR

ELEV.

CORRIDOR CORRIDOR

UP UP

(623 SF)

(175 SF)

OUT

ADULT SERVICES

EMERGENCY (STAFF ENTRY ONLY) EXIT EMERGENCY (STAFF ENTRY ONLY) EXIT

CORRIDOR CORRIDOR

STAFF OFFICES OFFICE

ADULT LITERACY

2011 2017

STAFF OFFICE (623 SF) STAFF

MANAGER'S OFFICE (175 SF) MANAGER'S OFFICE

ADULT LITERACY

OUT

RAMP UP RAMP UP

ADULT SERVICES (NON-FICTION)

PHILOSPHY & RELIGION SOCIOLOGY GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ART FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ELEV.

FREIGHT ELEV.

RAMP DN

ELEV. ELEV.

DN TOIL. RM UP

(30SF)

STAFF D.W ELEV.

MEETING AND EVENT SPACE MEETING AND EVENT SPACE

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CENTER FOR ACCESSABILITY

GREAT HALL

CENTER FOR ACCESSABILITY

GREAT HALL

(10,261 SF) (10,261 SF)

CLOSET

ELECT.

(56 SF)

CLOSET

ELECT. JAN. (285 SF)

VEST. 135 VEST. 135 FAC. STOR. FAC. STOR.

OFFICE STAFF ELEV. D.W STAFF ELEV. D.W FRIENDS LIBRARY STORAGE/ BOOK DEPOSITORY FRIENDS LIBRARY STORAGE/ BOOK DEPOSITORY DIGITAL COMMONS

STAFF ELEV.

PUBLIC ENTRANCE & SECURITY VESTIBULE PUBLIC (1,900 ENTRANCE & (87DESK SF) SF) SECURITY VESTIBULE DESK

(56 SF)

OFFICE

JAN.

(285 SF)

DN TOIL. RM TOIL. RM

TOIL. RM

DN UP

(1,900 SF)

ENTRANCE LOBBY ENTRANCE LOBBY

(84 SF)

UP EMERGENCY ONLY (84 SF) CORRIDOR EMERGENCY ONLY CORRIDOR

STORAGE (158 SF)

EMERGENCY EXIT EMERGENCY EXIT

(87 SF)

ELEC. ELEV. JAN. STAFF (63 SF) VACANT ELEC. ONLY ELEV. (99 SF) JAN. STAFF (63 SF) VACANT ELEV. PUB. TEL. ONLY (99 SF) LOBBY (116 SF) 136 ELEV. PUB. TEL. LOBBY (116 SF) DN NOT 136 TOIL. IN D.W USE SEC. RM NOT OFFICE UP DN TOIL. IN (84 SF) D.W USE SEC. RM OFFICE UP (GREAT HALL) (84 SF)EMERGENCY ONLY STORAGE CORRIDOR (170 SF) (GREAT HALL) EMERGENCY ONLY STORAGE CORRIDOR (170 SF) DIGITAL COMMONS

OFFICE

(158 SF)

TOIL. RM

(26 SF)

9TH 9TH STREET STREET

SPR. 2016

DIGITAL COMMONS

GROUND LEVEL PLAN

FALL 2016

D.W STAFF ELEV.

(158 SF)

ELEC.

TEEN'S AREA

ELEV.

ELEC. ELEV.

FREIGHT ELEV.

ELEV.

ADULT SERVICES

G STREET G STREET

DESIGN STUDIO 8 CHILDREN'S HUB

STAFF OFFICES

POPULAR LIBRARY

STAFF OFFICES

0’

30’

60’

90’

MLK LIBRARY HERITAGE TRAIL CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION ECO-PARASITE LO-TECH/HI-TECH

The interior contains an open atrium area that is created by removing the current floor slabs and exposing the structure within them. The exposed I-beams serve as reminders of the previous design, while also supporting the new scheme. Book stacks are placed as monolithic elements along the interior circulation that remind the visitors even though this is a new technological era, books were once the main source of information. These stacks are seen throughout other areas of the building

as well providing connectivity between floors and separation of interior program. The previously separated and distinct spaces were opened up to create areas that are more free and flexible for occupants to enjoy. The general idea behind the rebranding of the building was to make it known that there is a library behind the facade and the books being shown from the street reflects this idea. Books are a symbol of information and knowledge and will continue to be seen as such in the MLK Library. MARYWOOD SOA

2011 2017

DETAIL MODEL: TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL SECTION

FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 14

DESIGN STUDIO 8

MLK LIBRARY HERITAGE TRAIL

2 3

1 STEEL TENSION CABLE 2 SINGLE PLY ROOFING MEMBRANE 3 RIGID FOAM INSULATION 4 SLAB ON COMPOSITE DECKING 5 STEEL BOOKSTACK 6 CURTAIN WALL

IN(sta)FlaTION

CALDER FOUNDATION

7 STEEL GIRDER 8 ALL-AIR HVAC SYSTEM 9 LED DOWNLIGHTING 10 LOW-E FRITTED GLAZING 11 DIAGONAL STEEL CROSS BRACING

ECO-PARASITE

10 11

EXTERIOR LED UPLIGHTING ELECTRICAL CONDUIT CONCRETE ENCASEMENT EXTERIOR LED DOWNLIGHTING

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

12 13 14 15

16 LED PATHWAY UPLIGHTING 17 CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL 18 STEEL REBAR

MARYWOOD SOA

2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 16

DESIGN STUDIO 9

MLK LIBRARY

SCRANTON, PA

ECO-PARASITE LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

IN(sta)FlaTION

The community center serves as an urban node along the reclaimed post-industrial Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. The trail is located on the footprint of a previously abandoned railroad, which serves daily as a primary catalyst for recreational activity. Not only is the site used for pedestrian activity, but it also houses a community center, business center, housing for adults with autism and a private sanctuary space focusing on natural light. The form of the site plan was taken from alignments of existing structures and surrounding areas. This form creates an urban funnel for pedestrians along the trail and residents on site. The ground level of the project is composed of the public space of the program and is structured to hold up the rectilinear housing on top. The housing lies along the North/South axis in order to accommodate natural forces and systems and is cantilevered across the site with the aesthetic of a train trestle. This project is to serve as a communal intervention in an area that needs revitalization.

CALDER FOUNDATION

DESIGN STUDIO 9

HERITAGE TRAIL

PROPOSED SITE

CONTEXT MAP: Heritage TRAIL TIME INTERVALS

EXISTING SITE CONTEXT

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DESIGN STUDIO 9

MLK LIBRARY

HERITAGE TRAIL

CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION

ECO-PARASITE

EXISTING SITE CONTEXT

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

2011 2017

MASSING STUDY 1

MASSING STUDY 2

MASSING STUDY 3

MASSING STUDY 4

FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 20

DESIGN STUDIO 9

MLK LIBRARY

HERITAGE TRAIL

CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION

ECO-PARASITE

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

FINAL MODEL: HERITAGE TRAIL

MARYWOOD SOA

BROADWAY STREET ELEVATION

An urban node for community activity and a trail head for the Heritage Trail Society, this intervention seeks to establish a recreational center in a former post-industrial site. The program consists of a business center, cafe, community center, autistic housing and a small sanctuary space. The varied programs allow the form of the buildings on the site to take on main arteries of pedestrian flow. The entry areas are announced by

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DESIGN STUDIO 9

copper cladding and structure is composed of cast in place concrete panels. The vegetated roofs allow the building to appear to be growing out of the site, an aesthetic chosen for its proximity to the Lackawanna River. The facilities embrace the existing surroundings while improving the overall experience for both occupants, residents and visitors.

MLK LIBRARY

HERITAGE TRAIL

CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION

ECO-PARASITE

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 24

DESIGN STUDIO 9

MLK LIBRARY

HERITAGE TRAIL

CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION

ECO-PARASITE

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

COMMUNITY CENTER ELEVATION LACKAWANNA RIVER ELEVATION

2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 26

DESIGN STUDIO 9

MLK LIBRARY

HERITAGE TRAIL

CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION

ECO-PARASITE

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

HOUSING

COMMUNITY CENTER

BUSINESS CENTER 2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015

SANTUARY

SPR. 2015 28

DESIGN STUDIO 9

MLK LIBRARY

1 4

2 3

HERITAGE TRAIL

CALDER FOUNDATION

IN(sta)FlaTION

ECO-PARASITE LO-TECH/HI-TECH

14 15

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

STEEL GIRDER SINGLE PLY ROOFING MEMBRANE ALUMINUM FLASHING STRUCTURALLY INSULATED PANEL 2 x 10 WOODEN BEAM ALUMINUM PANELED FACADE WINDOW ASSEMBLY LOW-E GLAZING

9 BAMBOO FLOORING 10 WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE 11 COPPER LOUVERS 12 CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL 13 STEEL REBAR 14 WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE 15 KEY FOUNDATION 16 RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARYWOOD SOA

NOR

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DESIGN STUDIO 10

CHER

MLK LIBRARY HERITAGE TRAIL

PHILADELPHIA, PA

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

ECO-PARASITE

The Alexander Calder Foundation is a proposed museum, auditorium and research/ restoration facility in center city Philadelphia. The chosen site is a former parking lot near an arts corridor with a view of the William Penn statue designed and built by Calder’s father. The building was designed to showcase Calder’s work inside and out, while providing space to reflect upon the monolithic sculptures in the context of the city. The Footprint of the building intentionally creates large amounts of public space incorporating vegetated roofing as well as a sunken theatre. A main axis connects the building to the rest of the city allowing for movement through the site as well as places of refuge.

IN(sta)FlaTION

DESIGN STUDIO 10

CALDER FOUNDATION

FIGURE GROUND 1 STUDY 1 FIGURE STUDY GROUND

FIGURE GROUND 2 STUDY 2 FIGURE STUDY GROUND 2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 32

DESIGN STUDIO 10

FIGURE GROUND STUDY 3

MLK LIBRARY

HERITAGE TRAIL

CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION ECO-PARASITE

larger program into distinct parts. The pedestrian axis also allows for opportunities to view Calderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work while circulating through the city. The building form is oriented to specific views that enhance the way the sculptures are viewed, this allows the downtown to be the backdrop for the art work. This strategy was realized through a series of figure/ground studies that were created using alignments taken from prominent locations in the immediate vicinity of the site.

MARYWOOD SOA

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

The street corner typologies in center city Philadelphia were analyzed and documented in order to study the way pedestrians move throughout the urban context. The harsh 90 degree corners that are very common were preventing a freedom of movement from block to block and they formed a rigid boundary between the buildings and the sidewalk. I wanted to reduce this boundary by chamfering the buildings on the site and creating a main pedestrian axis that bisects the

/m n 1. s

/ n 1 s

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

4 4 9

7 11

2011 2017

FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015

GROUND LEVEL

SPR. 2015 34

DESIGN STUDIO 10

MLK LIBRARY

13 8

7 11 18

_GENERAL STORAGE

8,000

_RESEARCH LIBRARY

3,900

_AUDITORIUM 13

4,400

_RESTROOM

200 x 14

_OUTDOOR SCULPTURE GARDEN

12,000

_AUDITORIUM LOWER LOBBY

1,650

14 ROOM _MECHANICAL

3,000

8 9

_MAIN LOBBY _CAFE

5,500 1,150

_LOADING DOCK

800

_AUDITORIUM UPPER LOBBY

1250

_AUDITORIUM MEZZANINE

18,000

13 14 15

_PERMANENT GALLERY _TEMPORARY GALLERY _GIFT SHOP

1,600 4,000 2,000

_ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

175 x 6

17 18

_ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE _EDUCATION CLASSROOM _VEGETATED ROOF

650 x 2 1,500 x 2

TOTAL BUILDING SQ. FT. EXISTING BUILDING LOT SQ. FT. TOTAL EXTERIOR SITE SQ. FT. 0

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

LEVEL 2

ECO-PARASITE

IN(sta)FlaTION

LEVELS 3-5 [TYPICAL]

16 16

CALDER FOUNDATION

17 17

LEVEL -1

15 9

11 6

4 4

4 9

7 7

HERITAGE TRAIL

4,500 98,000 55,000 37,500

MARYWOOD SOA

4 4

2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FINAL

MODEL: CALDER FOUNDATION

FALL 2015 SPR. 2015 36

DESIGN STUDIO 10

EXISTING BUILDING LOT SQ. FT.

LEVEL 0

LEVEL -1

[ON GRADE]

[-20 FEET BELOW GRADE]

TOTAL EXTERIOR SITE SQ. FT.

HERITAGE TRAIL

TOTAL BUILDING SQ. FT.

MLK LIBRARY

9_CAFE 10_LOADING DOCK 11_AUDITORIUM UPPER LOBBY 12_AUDITORIUM MEZZANINE 13_PERMANENT GALLERY 14_TEMPORARY GALLERY 15_GIFT SHOP 16_ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 17_ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE 18_EDUCATION CLASSROOM 19_VEGETATED ROOF

CALDER FOUNDATION IN(sta)FlaTION ECO-PARASITE LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

NORTH 15th STREET ELEVATION NORTH 15THSTREET STREET ELEVATION NORTH 15th ELEVATION

2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. CHERRYSTREET STREET ELEVATION CHERRY ELEVATION 2016 FALL CHERRY 2015

STREET ELEVATION

SPR. 2015 38

DESIGN STUDIO 10

MLK LIBRARY

LEVEL 1

[+20 FEET ABOVE GRADE]

LEVEL 2

[+35 FEET ABOVE GRADE]

HERITAGE TRAIL

LEV

[+50

CALDER FOUNDATION

5 6 7

IN(sta)FlaTION ECO-PARASITE LO-TECH/HI-TECH

MARYWOOD SOA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

ALUMINUM SINGLE PLY ALUMINUM CONCRETE GRAVEL DR RIGID FOA WATERPRO REINFORCE STEEL OUT ALUMINUM STEEL REBA STEEL SUP WINDOW LOW-E GL STEEL COL

AUDITORIUM SECTION

SECTION A GALLERY/ADMINISTRATION SECTION

2011 2017 FALL 2016 SPR. 2016 FALL 2015 SPR. 2015

SECTION DESIGN B 40 STUDIO 10

MLK LIBRARY HERITAGE TRAIL

5 6 7

CALDER FOUNDATION

10 11

IN(sta)FlaTION

ECO-PARASITE

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

ALUMINUM FLASHING SINGLE PLY ROOFING MEMBRANE ALUMINUM GRATE CONCRETE WEAR COURSE GRAVEL DRAINAGE LAYER RIGID FOAM INSULATION WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB STEEL OUTRIGGER ALUMINUM PANELED SCREEN STEEL REBAR STEEL SUPPORT WINDOW ASSEMBLY LOW-E GLAZING STEEL COLUMN

1’

2’

4’

MARYWOOD SOA

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MATERIAL SYSTEMS

MLK LIBRARY HERITAGE TRAIL CALDER FOUNDATION

COLLABORATION WITH STEPHANIE BRESLIN]

INsta(F)LATION

TROY, NY

RENSSELAER SOA

LO-TECH/HI-TECH

INsta(F)LATION is an inflatable installation located in the lobby of EMPAC (Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center). EMPAC was chosen as a site for this installation because of its poor vestibule design. The installation will provide a new transition from exterior to interior allowing for a smoother thermal transition into the building. The design concept revolves around motion actuated silicone inflation that provides a thermally dynamic surface. This surface is constricted by a tensile rope and is allowed to inflate in an irregular asymmetrical movement. The experience of the installation is multi-sensory incorporating both visual and tactile performance for the user. The air source is concentrated on top of the space frame that supports the inflatable installation; the inflation occurs when movement is sensed and follows the path of the user. Temperatures of the air flow vary based on the seasons.

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NO. 1: RIBS; TWO HALVES FASTENED TOGETHER

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4: HOLLOW CENTER; CONSTRICTED INFLATION

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AIR DISTRIBUTION + TUBES_

SPACE FRAME_the frame provides

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a substructure to support both the silicone and necessary equipment to allow the installation to function. This frame is attached to existing structure at EMPAC.

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LED LIGHTS_lights are placed

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houses the silicone and allows it to be suspended from the frame. Performatively, the rope compresses the inflation of the silicone creating dynamic results.

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air which inflates the silicone varies based on the exterior temperature. The silicone is inflated and serves as a thermal mass, slowly conditioning interior air.

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and the inflation are triggered by motion. This interactive experience is dynamic for the user and varies based upon location of movement.

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throughout the frame to illuminate the silicone below. Colors vary based on the temperature of the air flow and are actuated by movement.

TENSILE ROPE_the rope structure

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air is distributed from compressors on top of the space frame. When movement is sensed, air travels through tubs inflating the silicone.

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actuation along the path of travel of a user. Because sensors track the users movement, the installation is always changing and the same experience is never achieved twice.

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FINAL MODEL: INFLATABLE MODULI; DYNAMIC OUTPUTS

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A design propsal for New Orleans and Miami, two cities which flood often. This design provides a temporary relief shelter for humans as well as a more permanent ecosystem for non human flora and fauna. The design takes advantage of the hot humid climate by growing vegetation on itself. The parasitic form attaches itself to a building stealing daylight and opportunities for views from the occupants, but in return provides a symbiotic relationship in terms of passive cooling and sun shading for the building.

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ETFE An inflated waterproofing membrane that serves as the form-work for the moss substrate.

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Moss Substrate A porous material that allows plants to take root and retain moisture for increased growth.

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Ecological Strategies - permanent avian habitat - provide green corridor in cityscape - reintroduction of native species

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Bioclimatic Strategies - evaporative cooling - sun shading - improved air quality - reduce heat island effect - water filtration through vegetation

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Spanish Moss This native species to both New Orleans and Miami allows for protection from the sun while providing an accessible surface for animals.

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Nylon Rope This rope structure serves as the structural framework that attaches the parasitic body to the built environment.

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Stage 1_No Vegetation Fully inflated ETFE balloon deployed on building facade. Moss substrate has not yet begun growing vegetated matter. At this stage it is not yet habitable for humans or animals.

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Stage 3_Semi-Habitable As the vegetation grows, species of flora and fauna begin to form a habitat.

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Stage 2_Growing Vegetation Moss substrate has begun to develop moss. However, it is still not habitable by humans or animals.

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Stage 4_Fully Habitable After the ETFE balloon pops, a fully vegetated shell emerges as a self supporting skin. This layer stimulates a symbiotic relationship between the human and non human inhabitants.

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SELECTED SKETCHES: THE ART AND CRAFT OF BUILDING [FALL 2015] RAFAEL MONEO: LADY OF THE ANGELS CATHEDRAL

ALVIRO SIZA: SPORTS CENTER

SOUTO DE MOURA: PAULA REGO MUSEUM

SANAA: GLASS PAVILION

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Examples demonstrating representation and production ranging from hand drawing and woodworking to parametric modeling, 3D printing and CNC milling.

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COLLABORATION WITH STEPHANIE BRESLIN, BERT MEEKINS, JOE DILORETTO]

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HYBRID EXOTIC FLOWER: 3D PRINT IN SANDSTONE [MAYA MODEL]

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PAVILION DETAIL: 3D PRINT IN NYLON [RHINO/GRASSHOPPER MODEL]

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DYNAMIC SURFACE: CNC MILL IN RIGID FOAM [RHINO/GRASSHOPPER MODEL]

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