NATHAN MCNEILLY DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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CONTENTS
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A PROCESSION UPWARD p. 1-4
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FABRICATION TOWER p. 5
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SIEGE STUDIO p. 6
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TAP ROOM + BUSINESS INCUBATOR p. 7-10
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FROM ART TO ARCHITECTURE p. 11
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COFFEE TABLE NO. 1 p. 12
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THE SCALES OF LIMINALITY p. 13-16
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COLONNADES OF LIGHT p. 17-18
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A RESILIENT AIRPORT p. 19-22
A PROCESSION UPWARD ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III FALL 2017 FITNESS CENTER
Patterns in pedestrian traffic were observed on site, located on the campus of the University of New Mexico. These two concentrated points of circulation were extruded into vertical tubes. These extrusions house the two main vertical circulation cores. This alternative fitness center focuses on training rock climbers. Each floor houses different training facilities and occupants are encouraged to climb from floor to floor rather than take the stairs. The two main staircases are also placed in these “climbable tubes� to juxtapose the experience of using ones legs, versus the whole body, to circulate a building.
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ENTRANCE DETAIL
WEST ELEVATION
SECTION A
WEST ATRIUM
SECTION B
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B
OFFICE 1
OFFICE 2
OFFICE 3
MEETING CLIMBING
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ATHLETIC APPAREL RETAIL
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
ALL FLOOR PLANS (bottom to top) LOWER LEVEL - ROOF
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ROCKITE | MUSEUM BOARD | ACRYLIC SCALE | 1/4” = 1’0”
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FABRICATION TOWER ADVANCED FABRICATION FALL 2017 STEEL | EBONY | ACRYLIC | 3D PRINT RESIN SCALE | 1/8” = 1’0”
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SIEGE STUDIO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FALL 2016 RESIDENTIAL + EXHIBITION ROCKITE | BASSWOOD | CARDBOARD SCALE | 1/4” = 1’0”
Siege Studio is located in Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in Southern New Mexico. This mixed use project is based on the concept of emergence a pre-existing condition on site. As one proceeds through the building they are exposed to more space as ceiling height increases and more light as glazing increases.
ROOF PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SITE SECTION
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DEMING TAP ROOM + BUSINESS INCUBATOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V SPRING 2018 COMMERCIAL
PROBLEM Pine Street, running through West Deming, New Mexico is dilapidated and full of vacant lots due to its proximity to the interstate and a popular truck stop. SOLUTION Focus was put into creating public community spaces while introducing opportunities for revenue and tourism. The program was divided into four buildings surrounding a public plaza; the first floor of each containing a main programmatic element. Buildings contain a diverse program: brewery, museum space, community center, gym, and business incubator spaces.
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DEMING TAP ROOM + BUSINESS INCUBATOR
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR + SITE PLAN
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THIRD FLOOR PLAN
MUSEUM BOARD | CARDBOARD SCALE | 1/8” = 1’0”
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FROM ART TO ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II SPRING 2017 SECTIONAL STUDY MUSEUM BOARD SCALE | 1/8” = 1’0”
The geometric organization of painting Several Circles by Wassily Kandinsky (above) was studied then modified in a series of three spatial models, resulting in an abstract architectural section.
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COFFEE TABLE NO.1 FURNITURE DESIGN FALL 2018 POPLAR | STEEL
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THE SCALES OF LIMINALITY ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO I FALL 2019 ADAPTIVE REUSE |INSTITUTIONAL
The site, located in downtown Phoenix, exists in a liminal zone between four different urban spaces and is an example of the negative consequences of discriminatory zoning, divisive infrastructure and dense industry near residential areas. ASU’s School of Geographical Science and Urban Planning will relocate to Downtown Phoenix to take advantage of the unique challenges that surround the site. Similar to the surrounding neighborhoods the existing parking garage was disrupted with the implementation of two large cuts further emphasizing the liminal spaces on site by creating four differing programmatic elements. The double skin is comprised of perforated corrugated metal sheets that are layered to maximize shade but allow constantly changing views as one moves from east to west in the interior.
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MUSEUM BOARD | CARDBOARD | BASSWOOD | METAL MESH SCALE | 1/4” = 1’0” and 1/64” = 1’0”
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THE SCALES OF LIMINALITY
VENTILATION DIAGRAM
DATE - DECEMBER 21,2019
CURTAIN WALL DETAIL
DATE - JUNE 21,2019 FLOOR PLANS (bottom to top) 1, 2, 3, 6
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PANEL TO STRUCTURE DETAIL
ENVELOPE LAYERS
EAST ELEVATION
SECTION A
SOUTH ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
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COLONNADES OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DESIGN SPRING 2019 LIGHTING 1st PLACE | ROBERT BRUCE THOMAS DESIGN COMPETITION
Luminous colonnades is a lighting system that utilizes natural daylight to allow columns of light to enter a space through apertures in the roof. Flexible l.e.d. panels line the inside of hollow wooden rings suspended from the ceiling that create columns of light when daylight is absent. The top of the wooden rings are covered with a reflective surface creating more diffused light throughout the transit center. There are three fixture types: the largest hang 3 feet above the floor. These serve as work surfaces for customer service representatives and other occupants. Additional fixtures hang eighteen inches above the floor to provide seating while other fixtures go from ceiling to floor to provide maximum lighting.
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DAY
NIGHT
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A RESILIENT AIRPORT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VI SPRING 2019 LANDSCAPE COLLABORATION WITH ELIZABETH WILSON + FAITHE ZAMBRANO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Current air travel is surrounded with an attitude of wastefulness and the assumption of unlimited resources. Immense fossil fuel use, congestion and high stress have become analogous with the experience of an airport. As resources deplete and population soar, airports will become unable to function is the same unhealthy way. Hong Kong International Airport is one of the world’s busiest, however, it exists on a site that is projected to experience flooding due to climate change by the year 2075. The typical airport typology was juxtaposed creating a new one in which traditional food production, waterfront development and dense urban practices are all challenged. Reintroducing occupants to nature with large green spaces, implementing vertical farming and an agriculturally productive and flood resistant landscape creates a strong connection between architecture and nature resulting in a self-sustaining site in which occupants experience increased wellbeing.
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PATHWAY The 9 mile elevated pathway becomes an extension of Hong Kong’s large network of nature reserves.
OYSTER-TECTURE The sites runoff water will be drained into two main wetland channels. These will contain implemented oyster reefs that will filter all water that flows through the wetland channels.
MANGROVES Mangrove forests will line the ocean-facing coastline of all created wetlands. This will decrease the power of storm surge water and protect the wetlands and main island from coastal degradation.
AGRICULTURE Agriculture will be cultivated and harvested on the larger wetlands on site. This will provide food to the airport’s restaurants and in flight meals as food shortages will be a global problem in the year 2075.
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A RESILIENT AIRPORT
SITE DEVELOPMENT The current airport has two parallel runways, one on either side of the airport building. In response to the prospective increase in both commercial and cargo usage two additional runways were added. The added cargo runway is the southernmost one and is designated for cargo planes as it is closest to the expanded cargo facilities. The added commercial runway was placed the recommended distance from existing runway 1 to allow for maximum air traffic. In addition, two taxiways were placed on either end of both existing runways to maximize efficiency of ground traffic. Existing road and train infrastructure was modified to accommodate the new airport facilities including extending the train tracks to the shipping facilities and the wetland park entry, adding two new stops.
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FOOD PRODUCTION As a result of food scarcity in 2075, A Resilient Airport will focus on food production. Wetlands will be used to grow crops; each able to specify soil and water requirements to maximize growth. Inside the airports international concourse are 146 vertical farming modules. Aeroponic trays surround the plant roots with mist reducing water consumption by 95%. Food grown here will be used for in flight meals and airport restaurants, creating a visual connection between food production and consumption.
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THANK YOU Dedicated architecture student who is recognized for keen organization and the initiative to do more than what is expected. Curiously exploring the potential of design through multiple degrees in Architecture. Eager to bring passion and work ethic into the industry to create innovative solutions to the challenges of the ever-changing world. e : mcneillynathan7@gmail.com p : 505.967.8776