MORGAN GUNDLACH G R A D U AT E P O R T F O L I O
EDUCATION: CLEVELAND URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVE [CUDC] KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Master of Architecture & Master of Urban Design 8/2015 - 5/2017 KENT STATE UNIVERSITY BS, Architecture 8/2010 - 8/2014
PROJECT INDEX
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[THESIS] CAPSTONE; AN AUTONOMOUS CHANGE Master thesis project || Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
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[ULI 2017] THE LEVEL
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GROW ST. CLAIR - SUPERIOR
Urban Land Institute Hines Student Competition, Urban Design and Development || January 2017
[Home Economics Studio] A study of Cleveland’s neighborhoods; policy and housing || Summer 2016
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[INDEX STUDIO] A RESILIENT HARBORFRONT
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SECOND ENERGY
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[ULI 2016] MID-BLOCKS
Redevelopment plan for the Nico-Lopez oil refinery, Havana, Cuba || Spring 2016
Cleveland [First Energy] coal plant lakefront redevelopment || Spring 2016
Urban Land Institute Hines Student Competition, Urban Design and Development || January 2016
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AN AUTONOMOUS CHANGE Autonomous Vehicles and the Urban Environment August 2016 - May 2017
CAPSTONE [THESIS]
Location: [University Circle] Cleveland, Ohio This project investigates how autonomous vehicles will affect our experiences in and of the city with alterations to the built environment [Architecture, structures, infrastructure, circulation patterns, services, ext.] Information gathered was distilled down into insights which were then used to develop a
new building [typology] that could exist on the University Hospital Campus. The focus is in the interface between building, street, and user. 1. There will be a lot of ‘leftover’ surface. Roadway, parking, driveway, ect. 2. The entry sequence into a[ny] building could dramatically change. Freedom of pick-up and dropoff location will alter approach. 3. A city core could return to pedestrian heavy traffic circulation patterns. 4. ‘Testing’ will happen slowly on existing campuses such as colleges, large corporations, and downtowns. These districts will become the forefront of the AV technology revolution.
Research has been inductively studied with the end goal of theory-generation. AVs are an extremely current issue in the architecture and urban design discourse, and therefore not much variety is available on the topic. In this case, literature marketed for the car community and tech enthusiasts has been extrapolated into the realm of architecture and urban design. [below]
WHO DOES THIS AFFECT? Changes inside a vehicle will directly affect human perception of a city. In a vehicle today there are ‘roles’ played by the occupants with different objectives and challenges.
AV SHOTGUN -Navigate -DJ -Keep driver awake -Snack master
THE DRIVER -Drive -Eyes on the road at all times -Stay awake
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BACK SEAT -Sleep -Absent from any and all conversation -Look out the window
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PASSENGER -Enjoy the ride and the view -Maintain a conversation -Get some work done -Sleep -Host a tea party
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Checked in! Oh, hey! Its my friend!
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DV The patient checked in remotely! They will be here in 10 minutes. AVs on the sidewalk. Again. This is a nice crosswalk!
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EXPERIENCE MAPPING A large portion of this project studied the change in a user experience from a current [dependent] vehicle to an autonomous vehicle. A route was mapped, and the emotional journey was charted on a spectrum relative to stress, happiness, and external stimulation. [Higher points on the line are positive emotions and lower points are negative emotions.] The map on 6
The discharge process covers a lot of material.
I know this discharge information will be covered again in the car.
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the left is showing the change in experience of a college student walking across campus. The map on the right is showing a patient experience approaching the hospital.
EXPERIENCE ROUTES Routes [yellow] with experience zones
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SITE OF INTENSIVE STUDY The Uptown area of Cleveland [and the University Hospital area] has been selected as the project location for a variety of reasons, most of which make the campus / district a good candidate for AV testing immediately. Road type diversity, seasonal changes, and the clear need of a entry sequence study, provide conditions that appear in cities throughout the United States. The hospital typology can benefit the most from studies about entry sequencing and the idea of drop-off patterns changing.
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MAJOR EXPERIENCE ROUTES The campus is dense and adjacent neighborhoods have space available for future development. Most paths around and through the area cross over a variety of experience typologies: zones, intersection of people, intersections of vehicles, commuter traffic, a hospital, a college, a residential community, a bus thoroughfare, ect. These two routes are heavily used at present by both visitors and locals.
ZONES OF EXPERIENCE The area of study has three major program types: Hospital [University Hospitals], college [Case Western Reserve University & the Cleveland Institute of Art] and flow [traffic along Euclid Avenue]. In addition, the site was studied as a program type. Each 0.1 square mile section has a unique overlapping combination of these types and, therefore, unique design challenges and opportunities.
ENTRY POINTS With the opportunity of entry anywhere, it is important to understand the relationship of one entrance to another. This is best studied without the overlay of roads, sidewalks, or any permanent circulatory paths. Shown above are all entry points [x] to structures within the district area. Proximity to the hospital, to other entrances, and to clusters is a crucial step in analysis of the area and where hotspots will most likely appear in the future. Hotspots are locations that have the potential to become nodes or centers; this will depend on placement of urban planning strategies and new infrastructure.
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ULI COMPETITION
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TEAM PROJECT. Design: Morgan Gundlach Caitlyn Scoville Finance: Darren Cross Tarreh Spiegner Simon Housted
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Amanda Resides nearby in Wicker Park, and works the graveyard shift on site. The recent addition of new development has allowed the site to better service the existing public realm.
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Craig Into outdoor activities during his free time, but has professionally worked with troubled youth. He is renting a small flex space in The Level where he can easily store and launch his kayaks into the Chicago River.
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Currently, the Planned Manufacturing District (PMD) exists and thrives in this slice of the industrial corridor along the Chicago River. Though optimistic, The Level recognizes the uncertain future of a planned manufacturing district, and envisions the next archetype of development for a planned manufacturing community. The design is adaptable and able to respond to future needs. The implementation of the 606 trail across the river will serve as a connector between The Level and Lincoln Park. On site, the new 312 Connector- an elevated bike and pedestrian path- is used as a direct connection from one side of the site to the
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other across the North-South Axis, joining the 606 to Goose Island and continuing along the river into the heart of downtown. This cycle and pedestrian path will activate a public realm on the second floor and encourages relationships between programmatic elements both vertically and horizontally. With five on/off access points across the quarter mile stretch, the 312 is highly entwined within the urban fabric. It serves as a path, a guiding light, and a constant way finding element. The provided extensive view shed is desired by the existing 24hr city. 13
RESILIENT BY DESIGN The buildings within the grid are oriented to maximize sun exposure and prevent wind tunnels. Operating on a DC Microgrid allows the community to continue to run, even in the event of a brown out, while the implementation of green roofs and solar panels reduce both the heating and cooling demands. The building footprints are derived to meet current market needs, but are designed to be adaptable for different needs over time, such as office floor plates with a grid layout that can easily be converted to apartments if the need arises in the future. The Level is just one component of a greater vision to transform the 14
Chicago River, and the city itself. The Level responds to this, modeling a community that can embrace current situations, celebrating successes of the PMD on site, while being able to adapt to future needs; positioning itself as an asset, in order to create a resilient community for Chicago. Creating a community oriented design that will endure and adapt to demands, as needed, for future generations.
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GROW ST.CLAIR - SUPERIOR Cleveland Decentralization meets Agriculture Summer 2016
HOME ECONOMICS
Location: Cleveland, Ohio Decentralization stems from the ramifications of a shrinking city. Over the last century, the affluent residents moved away from the industrial center, favoring the countryside or the Lake Eire shoreline. Overtime, it became financially feasible for the middle class to move as well, and the population has continuously fled to the suburbs leaving downtown and adjacencies empty.
COMPOSITE MAP Cleveland, Ohio
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This proposal envisions a re-densification of the urban core, utilizing vacated landscapes on the fringe of downtown. The area is sparsely populated with small, tight knit communities needing easier access to jobs, affordable housing, and education. This proposal aims to stitch these communities to jumpstart the development process for the future by first investigations the St. Clair Superior neighborhood.
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NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN St. Clair - Superior, Cleveland
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The heart of this neighborhood is located a little over a mile from downtown Cleveland, but the population density here is half of what it is for Cleveland as a whole. With the population spread thin, access to amenities and services are difficult for residents, particularly healthy, quality food. Through this proposal, the neighborhood will become more compact; truly urban. The demand to live in the neighborhood is 18
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presently low with food access being the highest need. Dedicating 10 acres to food production will fulfill the community’s temporary needs. As regional food produce suppliers become familiar with the area and begin doing business, land can be return to residential. In 10 years, 70% of the farm will be returned to housing, capturing the projected demand for housing.
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A RESILIENT HARBORFRONT Sea Level Rise in the Bay of Havana Spring 2016
INDEX STUDIO
Location: [Nico Lopez Oil Refinery] Havana, Cuba TEAM PROJECT
This proposal is part of a larger neighborhood scematic. It accepts the likelihood of increased flooding and receding coastline due to climate change, while identifying a range of opportunities for creating Havana’s most resilient waterfront neighborhood. The project team generated a multiyear phasing strategy redeveloping the Nico-Lopez Refinery on the Bay of Havana. The phases are divided into four 20 year steps:
HAVANA’S FIRST PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS Swaths of land along the waterfront are left undeveloped to provide protection from occasional flooding and future sea-level rise. Although many acres of shoreline remain unbuilt, this green infrastructure ribbon is dedicated to public use.
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Nourish (0-20 yrs), Establish (20-40 yrs), Strengthen (40 - 60 yrs), and Thrive (60-80 yrs). A ribbon of green infrastructure between the water’s edge and building facades functions as a sponge, absorbing excess water and attracting visitors through a variety of landscapes. These landscapes- dedicated to public use, including Havana’s first beach- will protect the city in the event of a flood.
Area of Potential Land Loss The sea level rise will impact approximately 200 acres of the 500 acre site if left unaddressed.
Area of Accepted Sea Level Rise Compromise. Waterfront property will remain as green infrastructure as opposed to built construction. A tiered beach will allow people to explore the harbor quite far away but still be in shallow water.
Minimal Area inaccessible to human pedestrians (birds and boats welcome) Only a small portion of the original 200 acres will be unaccessible. This includes a marina and wetland bird sanctuary.
ZONE STRATEGY The coastline is divided into six zones based on both the anticipated 5’ sea-level rise and the proposed uses of the surrounding districts based on a master plan collaboratively designed as part of INDEX Studio. This responds to The NOAA projected- predicted statement/ that over the course of the next 80 yrs the sea level will rise 5'0". The proactive approach to coastline design will increase access to the waterfront and improve overall water quality. 21
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The focus on water quality extends beyond the waterfront to the entire neighborhood. A system of green infrastructure elements weave through the districts, creating a network of bioswales, green corridors, and public parks.
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Casablanca Neighborhood Proposed Wetlands Park and Public Beach
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SECOND ENERGY Celebrating Solitude on Cleveland’s Lakefront Spring 2016
INDEX STUDIO
Location: Cleveland, Ohio The First Energy Coal Plant sits in isolation, disconnected from the surrounding site attributes. This 55 acre project recognizes that seclusion can be special, and works to explore what solitude can mean within the urban fabric. Understanding how contrasting formal elements [density, space, use, and topography] when juxtaposed with ecological responses, can generate an urban design solution. Activate Waterfront : Recreation, fishing, boardwalks, and beaches. Rehabilitate Brownfield : The property has sat deserted for years; rendering it uninhabitable. Clean, safe access will strengthen Cleveland’s relationship with Lake Erie. Promote Wellness : Improve physical and mental wellness with year-round immersion in nature. Celebrate Solitude : Integrate programmatic elements which can be done individually or with a small group, recognizing overlap, and maintaining privacy in denser or more active areas. 24
CONTRASTING ARCHITECTURE A manicured and pristine topiary garden directly contrasts 25 the ‘ruins’ of the coal plant power house; a place to wander.
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MID-BLOCKS A Neighborhood of Parks January 2016
ULI COMPETITION
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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TEAM PROJECT. Design: Morgan Gundlach Katelyn Millius Caitlyn Scoville Finance: Ken Kalynchuk Susan Vincent
This proposal creates a rich urban fabric integrating historic structures, new development and natural spaces. Respectful of the past, authentic landmarks are recognized as assets and woven into a new, smart city design. Starting with students and young entrepreneurs, a network is laid which eventually connects businesses to residents to tourists and creates a neighborhood attractive to seniors and families. Enhanced by Smart City Technology and diverse housing opportunities, MidBLOCKS is a safe, sustainable community, constantly learning from the past to make better
decisions in the future. Beginning as a commuter location with isolated towers and featureless parking, MidBLOCKS becomes vibrant with signature parks, defining this reawakened neighborhood. The network of green spaces offers ecological and human health benefits, but also provides appealing environments for locals to meet and co-create ideas. Shaded streetscapes and engaging parks encourage both office workers and residents to navigate their space on foot.
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