a rch it e c ture p o rtf o l i o nicholas j. horvath
nicholas j. horvath architecture portfolio
contents resume graduate student work century market - schematic phase frame tesseract kansas city film institute
photography
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century market
Century Market Thesis Project 5th year thesis studio
Within the context of Downtown Wichita, Century Market will reimagine the role and identity of architecture for the future of Wichita. Beginning with an expanded view of the district, materiality is primarily masonry brick and limestone. As the nature of this program is to shape the future of Wichita in a productive manner, it is imperative Century Market embodies the surrounding context, but with a design that is both sensible and innovative in comparison to the area. The design’s contextual sensibility relies on a material palette consisting of steel, limestone, and light. The simple material palette is portrayed in the key building elements which consist of large masonry walls, glazing, and a roof plane. Through the use of simple building materials and elements, Century Market acts as an example for the architectural potential of Downtown while still maintaining a hold on Wichita’s history.
canopy
roof enclosure
glazing enclosure
stuctural walls
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century market
Downtown Wichita Masterplan This master-plan will aim to turn the city block into the new “backyard” for Wichita. Century Park will host many of the city’s festivals and events, as well as provide a safe environment for families and citizens to enjoy the downtown area any time of the week. A key factor to the site’s development will be the removal of a portion of English Street and replacing it with a pedestrian mall. In context to the entire district of Downtown Wichita, Century Park will be at the Western end of English Street and the Intrust Bank Arena will be at the eastern end of the street. This will create a main entertainment corridor within Downtown Wichita, and generate the constant activity which has alluded Downtown for decades.
D O U GL AS AV E riverfront shops
renovated into office space
M A I N ST
plaza
overflow space
EN GLISH ST
lawn space
ARKANSAS R IV E R
WAT E R M A N ST
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thesis project
Building Program
patio
structure
event space
storage
mech
cold storage
servant vs. served
second floor plan
section through food hall
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century market
Tectonics Tectonically, the market’s roof system is the critical detail when relating the market to the overall park master-plan. One of the design features to the building’s roof is its intention to blur the lines between the interior and exterior, therefore intensifying the relationship between the park and market. The exterior space adjacent to building connects to the larger axis in the park to connect the Downtown area with the Riverwalk. The roof enclosure consists of three layers: the topmost layer being an array of louvres, below the louvers an ETFE roof system, and lastly a fabric layer to help diffuse light and dampen sound. The layering provides the ability for the large walls to read as the main structural element and allow the roof to have a light presence between the walls. Another detail which will further enhance the presence of the masonry walls will be the implementation of moveable filigree walls as the enclosure between the interior and exterior. Through the use of large sliding glazed doors, the filigree walls will be drawn up during mild weather.
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steel tube with welded steel plate connection
ETFE supply pipes - 6” 2’ 3”
steel frame
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4’ 1’ 27’
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gutter and flashing
ETFE air pump
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light-filtering fabric frame
motor for hydraulic door
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thesis project
.125” aluminum sheathing .25” steel ribbing welded to 6”x12” steel tube louver assembly
steel tube support structure
gutter system drainage grate
ETFE panel
accoustic fabric
low-e glazing
substrate
2 1/2” rigid insulation
limestone veneer
interlocking channel attachment system honeycomb substructure
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frame
Frame
silent meditation forest cabin international design competition honorable mention Frame utilizes the mentality of focus and mindfulness. The cross laminated timber (CLT) frames are carved to a single view for the user to look out through, simplifying their thoughts and allowing a clear state of mind. Simplicity is themed throughout the design from the form all the way down to the details. The basic form allows for the hut to be placed anywhere throughout the Ozolini property so to give users as many different experiences as possible and truly experience the Latvian landscape.
form
view
frame
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site plan and floor plan
site plan
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floor plan 1. mediation space 2. pull-down bed 3. dry toilet 4. counter with under-counter storage and overhead cabinet storage
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construction
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1. corrugated metal roof panels 2. furring strips 3. insulation 4. CLT panels 5. CLT frame 6. charred wood siding 7. bug screen
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elevations
sections
tesseract
Tesseract
5th year thesis studio fabrication project in collaboration with J. Reed Strawn A tesseract is defined as a four-dimensional analogue of a cube and is often described as the movement of a threedimensional cube through space-time. The cube is ever changing and never ending. The goal of this studio is to design for the future of Wichita - a future that is ever changing and never ending such as the tesseract. This system was designed to be dynamic and adjust to whatever application it may need to fill in the future plans for Wichita. As inspiration we looked towards designer and inventor: Buckminster Fuller. The late Fuller was renowned for his ability to to generate complex patterns, which culminate to become architectural elements that define space. Whether used as a canopy or wall screen system, Tesseract has the ability to adapt and provide a creative solution as an architectural intervention to the streetscape of Wichita.
module development
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fabrication
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1. 18 gauge mild steel 2. 1” x 1” mild steel tube 3. 3/8” mild stell rod
fabrication process
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full scale mock up
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kansas city film institute
Kansas City Film Institute Kansas City, MO 4th year comprehensive studio
The newly proposed Kansas City Film Institute, located in the Crossroads District, will be home to students and faculty pursuing their ambitions in the film industry. One of the main goals of the design is bringing back the prominence of Kansas City architecture. Materiality was carefully chosen for this design as it would tie the building to its context. The heavy brick facade draws from the history of brick architecture in Kansas City, while the glazed facade looks ahead to the current state of architectural trends. In order to bring a cohesiveness to the building site with its context a large overhead canopy spans the site, extending the building’s presence out to the side walk. This canopy creates an outdoor room for students to enjoy the outdoors, and allows space for the school to interact with public. Overall this proposed design will bring prominence and solidarity to the community in the Crossroads Arts District by the exemplifying architectural methods of Kansas City and creating a strong bond between the public and institution.
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kansas city film institute
Community Space One of the main issues in downtown Kansas city is a lack of community space, as the city is riddled with parking lots. The design aims to encourage interaction between the public and film school via community spaces which will activate the street corner as well as the alleyway.
Polarity Use of heavy and light is apparent in this design through the use of glass and brick. This change in materiality gives helps denote the difference in public and private spaces within the building.
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diagramming and design development drawings
Canopy Design The main design feature of the film school is the canopy which envolopes the site and building. As a space defining element, the canopy will provide shading for the exterior spaces as well as for the buildng itself.
Parti When all three conceptual ideas are combined, a parti arises describing a simple buildng which defines space and encourages inhabitation of the exterior.
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canopy constuction
The Canopy As the main design feature of the Kanas City Film Institute, the canopy acts as a space defining element as well as a shading device. From a materiality standpoint the canopy is made of a weathering steel grate which can age with grace and fit into the industrial context of the Crossroads district.
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The construction of the canopy is fairly straight forward. A steel superstructure spans the site, and provides stability for the steel grate as well as an organizing system on the site. Main columns in the superstructure break down the site into sections where the relationships between the building and exterior space, materiality and public versus private are defined.
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Column-Canopy Connection
1. W 27 x 146 2. W 12 x 26 3. weathering steel grate 4. C 30 x 124 5. 1/2” x 12” x 36” steel flange 6. weathering steel frame 7. welded steel flange support structure
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Column-Ground Connection 1. grade 8 bolt 2. 1/2” steel plate 3. grout 4. sidewalk 5. compacted soil 6. anchor bolt 7. column foundation
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1. weathering steel grate 2. 2 1/2” rigid insulation 3. felt membrane 4. asphalt coating 5. lightweight concrete on metal decking 6. low-e glazing 7. wood flooring 8. 1 1/2” insulation 9. 1” osb subfloor 10. lightweight concrete on metal decking 11. gutter 12. concrete slab flooring 13. 1 1/2” rigid insulation 14. waterproof membrane 15.mud slab
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photography
photography
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Barcelona Pavilion Barcelona 2014
2016 Thomas A. Tyler/Answers Inc. Architectural & Environmental Photography Competition 2nd place Black & White category
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City 2016
Synergy Lyon 2017
2018 Thomas A. Tyler/Answers Inc. Architectural & Environmental Photography Competition - 1st place Exterior Architecture category