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5 Minute Sketch. Noah Volz. 2011
NOAH VOLZ 4527 Broadway ST. APT. 1S | Kansas City, MO. 64111 | (816) 510-1686 | noahwvolz@gmail.com
Table of contents 1. Table of contents 2. Future Gas Station. Kasas City, MO. 2nd Year UMKC Studio Project 3. Whole Body Center. Kansas City, MO. 4th Year BNIM Studio Project 5. Kessler Park Reservoir. Kansas City, MO. 4th Year KCDC Studio Project 7. Water Tower House. Gladstone, MO. RDM Architecture 2016. 8. Engaged Garage, Deck and Landscape. Leawood, KS. RDM Architecture 2017.
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Fuel Station of the Future Architecture Project- UMKC ‘13
The design for the Fuel Station of the Future relies on the inherent circulation of the vehicles and the pedestrians adjacent to the site and the operations of the programmatic areas. The station includes a cafe, a bike shop, a convenience store, as well as stations for gas and electric fuel types. The first bay from the east allows cars to enter and the furthest west allows them to exit. The northern portion of the station is intended for cars to park and fuel whether that takes 5 minutes or an hour. The interior can serve the variety of people using the station. Being open in concept, circulation and material the interior generates circulation throughout and is easily accessible from the sidewalk. Connecting the areas is an overhead shade structure that allows in indirect filtered daylighting.
MODEL SOUTHEAST PERSPECTIVE SITE PLAN
MODEL FRONT ELEVATION
PLAN TO SECTION
EXPLODED AXON SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE A-A
DAYLIGHTING DIAGRAM
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PARTI
SERVED VS SERVANT
CIRCULATION
STRUCTURE FLOOR PLAN
Whole Body Center Architecture Project- KSU ‘14
GREEN ROOF TERRACE
CONCEPT SKETCH
Studio OBSERVATION AREA
VIEW FROM STUDIO
INSPIRATION MATERIAL (BARTLE HALL) OFFICES
Studio
Studio WELLNESS ROOM VIEW FROM OBSERVATION AREA
LOCKER ROOM INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE 17th St.
17th St.
LOCKER ROOMS
VIEW FROM ENTRY
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Upon approach from Broadway Blvd., or from 17th St. in Kansas City, MO, the design concept for this Whole Body Fitness Centerr becomes prevalent. The building’s ith facade starts to excite the mind with atwonder and amusement. The elevated, undulating, perforated metal willl oldd welcome the guests with a threshold of light that continues through the exterior and transforms into the in-ngg HOLEDECK 3D PRINT terior by becoming the rock climbing wall upon entry into the atrium. The rock climbing wall creates a dialogue with the rest of the building with its inherent transparency. The studio spaces are visible as well as the centrally located vertical circulation. Each of the spaces in some way relates to this main, initial threshold. After being greeted by the receptionist’s desk, the guests are invited to enter underneath the perforated metal that wraps the entry vestibule. Views of the pool become more apparent at this point. Light reflecting off the water created by domed skylights, in the pool area, has a different but equally alluring feeling as the perforated metal. As the guests ascend into the building by way of the stairs, the route maintains views to the entry space and it becomes a constant reminder of activity that translates to a better state of mind and a better place for the body.
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Kessler Park Reservoir- linKC Architecture Project- KSU- KCDC ‘15 Group Project
LEVEL 1
CITY TO PARK GRADIENT
ZIPPER RELATION
LEVEL 2
PRESERVATION OF VEGETATION
LEVEL 3
COMPLETING THE LOOP
APPROACH DURING DAY
APPROACH DURING NIGHT
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BOWL CONTAINMENT
PRESERVATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE
AXES DERIVED
TOPOGRAPHIC MANIPULATION INCISION POINTS
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PUBLISHED BOOK: https://issuu.com/kcdc/docs/the_living_link
SITE PLAN
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p ph has ha se e 5 _ phase pro p rogram mm mat ti ic c elements e programmatic added
CIRCULATION CONVERGENCE AT RESERVOIR
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE VIEWING THEATRE AND SKATEPARK
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[ access ] a critical connection from the site into the bowls and to the bottom of the bowls.
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[ seating ] passive enjoyment created in strategic areas, encouraging interaction and relation to bowl activities.
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[ support ] masses containing support for activities; storage, restrooms, information.
[ viewing ]
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a means to allow seasonal activities, shading and weather protection.
elevated observation.
The water reservoir in Kessler Park has long since abandoned its original function and has been allowed to evolve on its own over the last century. Once an ordinary piece of infrastructure that provided water to the East Bottoms, the reservoir has become a living artifact. Nature has reclaimed a space that was imposed on the landscape by man a century ago. Vegetation now lines the bowl of the structure and gives the space a sense of decay. Due to structural failure, the reservoir leaked and became obsolete. The concrete and brick structure lay empty for more than eighty years and has become somewhat of a hotspot for local graffiti artists. The aged concrete walls and exposed brick have evolved from being purely structural to a blank canvas for artwork while the sprouting plants provide seclusion for the users. The core design concepts of this proposal seek to transform the reservoir from an abandoned, aging, structure to a hub of community interaction that promotes observation and identity. Moving through multiple design iterations, a unique opportunity to insert a public element into a private space presented itself. Keeping in mind the living quality of the reservoir’s infrastructure and the activities contained within, this proposal sought to allow for an ever-evolving environment which would retain the spirit behind the initial design concept while allowing this artifact to be utilized and BRIDGE + MODULE PLUG-IN enjoyed for years to come.
[ shelter ]
STAIRS
SHELTER
SHELTER
ACCESS
SECTION THROUGH RESERVOIR
PHOTO OF MODEL. ACCESS, SUPPORT, AND VIEWING
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VIEW INTO THE RESERVOIR FROM RIM
SUPPORT
Water Tower House
Architecture Project- RDM ‘16- Single Family Home
Working with the client, RDM put together a program that would accommodate a single woman with a fixed budget and a great range in design thinking. We wanted to give her everything she was asking for and do so in a way that when she was finished using the house she could resell into retirement. The form of the retaining walls and the home itself contour to the street. This creates a more protected entry. The deep overhangs and low maintenance materials are chosen for longevity. The interior is flexible. We chose to create a semi-open plan to allow VIEW FROM DRIVEWAY guests to be entertained within a smalled overall footprint. Cabinets were crucial to the house due to the clients occupation and hobbies. The client wanted easy to maintain finishes and products that had low environmental impacts. With that being an objective we could easily filter out any products that didn’t meet those goals. My contribution to this project was modeling and finishing the MODEL VIEW EAST construction documents as well as being present during meetings to assist in the client relations.
VIEW NORTHEAST
MODEL VIEW SOUTH EAST
INTERIOR VIEW KITCHEN DINNING ROOM
MODEL VIEW NORTHEAST
INTERIOR VIEW LIVING ROOM
MODEL VIEW SOUTH
VIEW SOUTH
AERIAL MODEL VIEW NORTHWEST
AERIAL MODEL VIEW NORTHEAST
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Engaged Garage, Deck and Landscape Architecture Project- RDM ‘17- Single Family Home We were asked to create a garage capable of housing a handicap accessible van, a deck with a accessible ramp and redesign the facade. During this project we had unique challenges that directly impacted the design. The project is located in Leawood, KS. Garages must be attached. Having no way to attach in a standard fashion, we opted to use the term architecturally attached as we connected a garage EXISTING FACADE via pergola. We went through many iterations to detail the connections both to the existing house and new garage. In the end we relied on the recommendation of a contractor we brought in a to have a sketch session. My responsibilities were considerable in this project. I worked directly with the client and contractors relaying information and changes to my superior. I was responsible from multiple iterations in SD to creating a preliminary pricing set to handing off the construction documents to the contractor. I was able to work with city officials to understand the expectations of the city and to abide by them. I believe this design firmly EXISTING BACK OF HOUSE met the clients’ expectations.
EXISTING DECK
INTERIOR VIEW OF GARAGE
8 DURING CONSTRUCTION
NEW BACK OF HOUSE PANORAMIC
NEW FACADE
NEW TRELLIS/PERGOLA
NEW DECK WITH RAMP
Concept Sketch Digital Architecture. Noah Volz. 2014
4527 Broadway ST. APT. 1S | Kansas City, MO. 64111 | (816) 510-1686 | noahwvolz@gmail.com