Architecture Portfolio Levi Tofias Professional Work Master’s of Architecture Boston Architectural College Fall 2011
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Architecture Portfolio Levi Tofias
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New Residence hall North Hall, Framingham State University Framingham, Ma Pfeufer Richardson Architects Project Description: “PRA Architects in association with EYP Architects & Engineers and Consigli Construction Co. has just recently seen construction completed for the new 400 bed residence hall at Framingham State University. Occupying a highly visible site at the entrance to the college campus, this LEED certified project was conceived as an important element of a recently completed master plan for the institution. Students were able to begin occupying this important and exciting new addition to FSU’s campus in August 2011.” -PRA
My Role: Phases: Design Development, Construction Drawings, Construction Administration Software: Revit; Photoshop Responsibilities: •
Conducting code research and compliance (ADA and Building Code)
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Coordination with engineering consultantsstructural, mechanical, HVAC,
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Detailing and drafting of Design Development process
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Drafting Construction Document sets (Bid & Permit) including Plans, Sections, RCPs, Detailing, Millwork, Exteriors & Interior Elevations
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Spec Research & Coordination
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Document Coordination between consultants
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Construction Administration- Problem Solving, RFIs, Change Orders
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Punchlisting and Onsite visits
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Development of firm Revit Standards rendering by jeff stikeman
rendering by jeff stikeman
Renderings
Presentation Renderings: I made these renderings using Revit as the base for the building, spaces, and basic materials. Photoshop was used to enhance materials and lighting, and to add entourage and people.
Construction Documents
Gorton Theater Gorton Theater Renovation, Gloucester Stage Company,Gloucester, MA Pfeufer Richardson Architects Project Description: A proposal for the renovation and expansion of an existing community theater building. The schedule was very tight, the design, modelling and rendering took place 2 days. The proposal asked for a lot of program in a small footprint with a strengthened connection to the water and to the street. Our design solution was to open the corners at the street and water using glass and structural elements and to raise the roof over the black box theater and add a lighting feature.
My Role: Phases: Pre-Design; Programming Responsibilities: •
Programming multiple options
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Conducting code research and compliance (ADA and Building Code)
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Site Analysis & Research
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Rendering and Modeling in Revit
Pope & Scott halls Residence Halls Renovation and Addition, Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, Ma Pfeufer Richardson Architects Project Description: “The planned addition and renovations project was conceived as a means to leverage the significant capital improvements required in the existing building - elevators, heating and domestic water system replacements, life safety systems - to reduce the costs of providing much needed new beds on campus. The result is an enlarged foot print and new entry transforming the existing 41,000 square foot building into a 75,000 square foot landmark at this important public campus edge with an additional 176 beds.”-PRA
My Role: Phases: Construction Administration Responsibilities: •
Construction Administration- Problem Solving, RFIs, Change Orders
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Punchlisting and Onsite visits
FSU Parking addition Framingham State University Framingham, Ma Pfeufer Richardson Architects Project Description:
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“Included among PRA’s ongoing work with Framingham State University for campus improvements is the addition of 120 new parking spaces, nearly doubling the parking capacity on Normal Hill. The new parking spaces, replicating parking relocated from a prime building site in the center of the campus are provided on a terrace and deck, carefully set into a sloping hillside. In addition to providing much needed new parking, the new construction will also improve vehicular circulation on the north side of the FSU Campus. The $4,100,000 project was completed in Sept, 2009. ” -PRA
Phases: Design Development, Construction Drawings, Construction Administration Software: Revit; Photoshop Responsibilities: •
Coordination with Structural & Civil Consultants
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Drafting of Plans, Sections, Stairs & Details
Ecotopia house Single Family House, Sandwich, MA BAC Special Projects This project was part of the Boston Architectural Colleges Special Project Initiative. A year long design process where one team of students designed a sustainable single-family house, conducted design meetings, construction and precedent research, met with consultants, and had client presentations to bring the design to a Construction Document level. Using a wooden “ribbon” that was both functional and aesthetic, our intention was to create a strong connection between the exterior and the interior spaces, and to make the house feel warm natural materials throughout and large southern facing windows. My role on the project team was the Design Coordinator- requiring me to work collaboratively with my team, consultants, and client to arrive at the best design solutions.
My Role: Phases: Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents Responsibilities: •
Coordinating collaborative design process from Schematic design through CDs
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Managing 8 person team using Revit: Rendering & Construction Documents
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Responsible for Coordination & Production of Construction Documents
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Responsibilities involving client management, accounting, scheduling, staffing resources
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Environmental Analysis and Evaluation of Sustainable Design Features
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Conducting code research and compliance (ADA, Building Code, PassiveHaus)
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Site Analysis, Research, Planning & Design working with Landscape & Civil consultants
CROSS-SECTION LOOKING WEST
Interior Views
SECTION LOOKING NORTH
House
Ribbon
92 overheat days per year without ribbon
14 overheat days per year with ribbon
INTERIOR VIEW
KITCHEN
Drawings & Renderings
1ST FLOOR
GROUND FLOOR
SECTION LOOKING NORTH
SECTION LOOKING EAST
LIVING AREA
contact Levi Tofias/508.335.4923 / levi.tofias@gmail.com