OLIVER WALTER
architecture portfolio
The environments we live in shape society and culture, and as designers we have an incredible opportunity to help create environments that make positive impacts in peoples lives. My dedication to this idea is engrained in my passion for design; to make peoples lives healthier and happier.
CONTENTS KINETICANOPY SHARECITY SOUNDSCAPE GREENBELT LOUNGESCAPE DETAILING TRAVEL
KINETICANOPY
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT, SPOKANE, WA KINETICANOPY is aware of the constant fluxuation of population and climate. Using real time data to inform the structure and skin of the building, this new addition to the WSU Spokane campus is able to accomodate a variety of event types and sizes, while also adapting to the ever changing urban conditions of pedestrian circulations and traffic flow. The structure is designed as a conceptual framework and tool for adapting to possible changing forces the future may hold. Utilizing a hydraulic piston system the columns and beams work as a cohesive network with the ability to move in multiple vectors, allowing for a number of possibilities of form and function. The second part of the KINETICANOPY system is a facade composed of rotating panels with the ability to respond to ever changing weather patterns by providing shade and shelter from the elements,
while also becoming an interactive display by responding users circulation through the use of a point attractor system that notifies the panel system to rotate according to location within the pavilion. Utilizing cell phones as a means to communicate with the system, the Kineticanopy creates a symbiotic relationship between the users and their environment. Climate, the user and the Kineticanopy system act as a whole to create a dynamic environment with the ability to react to a variety of data inputs.
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT, SPOKANE WA
PROPOSED 2014 MASTER PLAN BY NBBJ
VEHICULAR FLOW
POPULATION 2010
471,221
2014
484,318
2.8%
WEATHER DEC
JAN FEB
NOV
increase in populace
18 - 24
AGE VARIATION
OCT
MAR
SEP
APR
AUG *fahrenheit units
15,574 (7.96% of the total population)
MAY JUL
PEDESTRIAN FLOW
JUN
25 - 31
WEATHER IN THE LAST CENTURY from lowest to highest
16.5”
45”
PANELS RESPOND TO CLIMATE
28,401 (14.52% of the total popluation)
-18
112
* Nearly 1/3 of the population is a young group of University or working class people.
Population and weather of Spokane.
SELECTED SITE P
kinetic DATA INPUT
TECHNOLOGY
DATA OUTPUT
ACTION
COMPONENT
environmental
digital
performance
physical
interior elements
rotate
walls
TYPOLOGY occupancy
smart phone
shading/ solar gain
sun
sensors
internet
visual
shading/ solar gain
event type
rotate
sun
movement
hydraulics
skin
move
structure
full open canopy
rain+snow
internet
wind
software
heating/ cooling
move
lighting
occupancy
event type
physical
manual control
hydraulics
occupancy
sensors
experiential
exterior elements
internet
shading/ solar gain
event type
rotate
move
structure
sun
circulation
hydraulics
sensors
internet
visual
shading/ solar gain
event type
rotate
skin
skin
structure
split closed canopy occupancy
visual
circulation
sensors
visual
skin
human
rain+snow
hydraulics
move
structure
split open canopy occupancy
movement
city
rain+snow
circulation
hydraulics
sensors
internet
visual
shading/ solar gain
event type
rotate
move
skin
structure
full closed canopy circulation occupancy
transit
Adaptive system infographic.
circulation
hydraulics
sensors
internet
visual
shading/ solar gain
event type
rotate
move
skin
quarter closed canopy
rain+snow
structure
movement
OPERABLE PANELS
MESH STRUCTURE
STRUCTURAL FRAME
GALLERY
MOVABLE MARKET
INFO CENTER + OFFICE
Overlay of typologies
Exploded axonometric.
HOLLOW STEEL SECTION CANOPY STRUCTURE
BALL AND SOCKET CONNECTION
HYDRAULIC PISTON ARM
ROTATING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
HOLLOW STEEL SECTION CANOPY STRUCTURE
Structural detail diagram of canopy.
Section @ 1/64” = 1’
Render of entrance and visitor center.
SHARECITY
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT, SPOKANE, WA Millions of people are participating in the new shared economy, a new peer-to-peer economic model fueled by technology and innovation were individuals are able to borrow or rent assets owned by someone else. While sharing is not a new concept, a shared economy is a fairly new trend. Current technologies like smart phone apps help citizens to engage in the collaborative economy which offers a variety of benefits. Shared economy promotes the reduction of waste and conservation of energy through the sharing of resources. Sharing also provides economic benefits through cost savings to the consumer while facilitating interaction between people which fosters a sense of community. Cities today are embracing the Smart City, a concept that uses technology to enhance services and use
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resources efficiently. However, smart city ideology focus on technology rather than people. We believe that sharing can help Smart Cities become smarter by using technology to engage the citizens in their city - capturing the citizen’s ability to improve data collection, reduce consumption and waste, and build shared amenities for their benefit. ShareCity is a neighborhood revitalization system that capitalizes on the positive effects of sharing. The system empowers citizens to collaboratively shape their urban environments. Users share their space and collect funding to build community spaces.
ENVIORNMENTAL
FOR EVERY SHARED CAR, 20 ARE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD
OWNING $8,946 ZIPCAR $2,085
ECONOMIC
SOCIAL
15,000 MILES ANNUALLY
8/10
GEN X MILLENNIAL BOOMER
SAY THAT SHARING MAKES THEM HAPPY
Source:CampbellMithun,Carvonview;Base:Respondents
Benefits of sharing
Map of existing sharing in Spokane.
Awareness of sharing
PLAY EQUIPMENT
PUBLIC SEATING
BICYCLE SHARE
APARTMENT UNITS
MAKER SPACE/TOOL SHARE
COMMUNITY GARDEN
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
CAFE
ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT
REVITALIZED BLOCK
As people become more aware of the benefits of sharing, blocks which previously may have had a lack of services or amenities can begin to grow and become more self sufficient, while also giving back to the neighborhood.
before revitalization of alleyway.
ROW HOUSING
TRANSIT STOP
render of revitalized “shared” alleyway
after revitalization of alleyway.
COMM. CENTER
ALLEY RENOVATION
COMMUNITY BUILDING DAYS: JAN 24 - 26
FUNDED
100%
PLEDGED
$7,000
SHARING STREET WIDER SIDEWALKS
BACKERS
82
VOLUNTEERS
54
38TH STREET IS DANGEROUS
INTERESTED IN LAND SHARING
before
after
before revitalization of street.
COMMUNITY CENTER IS #1 PRIORITY
SHARED COMMUNITY
REVITALIZED NEIGHBORHOOD
Using crowd sourced data, a smart network of neighborhood interests can be cataloged to understand what and where amenities can be placed to better accommodate the people living in those neighborhoods, further developing underutilized spaces in potential sharing neighborhoods.
after revitalization of street.
INCREASED DENSITY
SOUNDSCAPE UPTOWN, SEATTLE, WA
Seattle is synonymous with music. With a rich history of famous musicians like Cobain and Hendrix, there is no doubt that Seattle finds itself as a global hub for musicians and artists to convene. Furthermore, there has been a continually growing interest in digital music production, with music schools like Dubspot and Redbull Music Academy opening locations globally as places for artists interested in learning more about producing and mixing digital music. When investigating the growing Uptown district of Seattle, the imediate impression is SOUND. Using sound as a catalyst for inspiration, the decision to locate a music academy on 5th Ave adjacent to the EMP museum. The academy is broken down into three main volumes of studios, mixing classrooms, and a large lecture and performance hall, all of which are floating over open office space as well as a cafe and lounge open to the public. The three volumes housing studios, mixing labs and a lecture hall, are connected using collaborative social spaces as circulation corridors that weave in and out as you
ascend floors. This weaving allows for a constant mixing of program that stimulates interaction among the artists. The facade showcases the energy that exists at the buildings core, utilizing a perforated panel system with a projected mapping of a soundwave using Grasshopper algorithims. The mesh creates a transparent relationship with the inside and outside. The mesh wraps the entire building to provide adequate shading of the interior while illuminating the interior with natural light.
studios
classrooms
lecture hall
RESPONSE TO URBAN CONDITIONS
site massing
low income artist housing/hostel
carve interior courtyard
pedestrian access to courtayard
music academy
push back corner for public
INTERIOR PROCESS DIAGRAM
carve community gathering spaces
push volumes for circulation
open ground floor plan
alternating circulation for mixing of program
carve through volumes for circulation
drape volumes w/ exterior mesh
THOMAS ST.
cafe/cocktail lounge
bar
courtyard performance area
open office space
5TH AVE N. reception
lobby
B
AD O R
ground floor plan @ 1’ = 1/64”
HARRISON ST.
section @ 1’ = 1/64”
. ST
ground floor office and work space
collaborative space
GREENBELT RANIER VALLEY, SEATTLE, WA Ranier Valley is shared by a wide demographic, and is situated in an area of Seattle that is expanding with the implementation of the new lightrail system along MLK Way. This expansion will bring more opportunity for people to live in areas of Seattle that may be cheaper to live. The GreenBelt is a response to these conditions. The belt “fastens” all of the needs for people to live in a community and help stimulate local businesses to succeed. By providing spaces for live work-units, micro-units, mixeduse, and single family, a variety of situations are offered to fit the needs of varying demographics and lifestyles. At the “buckle”, a community center and supermarket provide a place of identity and reflect the greater communities needs and priorities. The design approach sought to capitalize on
the existing ameneities the site already provided. Having already a vibrant shopping center filled with ethnic foods, it was necessary to accomodate that in the new development. Furthermore, witht he site being in such close proximity to the local middle school, providing a place for kids to go after school was an important element to this project. By providing outdoor amenities like a skate park, sport courts and p-patches, neighborhood kids have opportunity to live an active and healthy lifestyle after their day at school.
Division of program
Major vs. minor arterial road contrast.
section @ 1’ = 1/64”
render of green bridge
Render of shopping center along the GreenBelt.
With the cost of living increasing in Seattle, the ability to live affordable in an area that will eventually be affected by the rising rent prices was taken into consideration. By offering a variety of housing options within a close proximity to an array of amenities allows for a healthy mixture of demographics and lifestyles.
section perspective of live-work unit
perspective plan of micro-unit
LOUNGESCAPE WSU, PULLMAN, WA
Drawing inspiration from the ergonomic permutations for seating, this loungescape takes a modular approach. By taking three basic arrangements of body orientation, laying, sitting and standing, we came up with three basic sections to accommodate the body. Taking these sections and connecting them through a loft operation, multiple forms are able to be generated, and we were able to develop a vocabulary to choose from. Once given a selection to choose from, we picked 3 that best represented the various orientations to build a prototype. Each module is intended to rotated to fit certain programmatic needs. For example, if someone wanted more area to use as a standing desk, they could rotate that module, while keeping the continuity of the entire scape. The design process was a relationship between
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generating a form and understanding connections and fabrication. From early on, we had established that a contoured form would allow for an efficient and economic method to fabrication. Breaking up the contour pattern into individual linear elements allowed us to nest each piece on the plywood stock as close as possible, giving us very little waste in the end. After all of the pieces were laid out and numbered digitally, we utilized a 3-axis CNC machine to cut all of the parts. The end result is a modular sculptural piece that accomodates a variety of programs. The system can be iterated into a variety of forms for further exploration.
A B
SECTION A 1"= 2' 0"
SECTION B 1"= 2' 0"
PLAN 1"= 2' 0"
ELEVATION A 1"= 2' 0" B A
DETAILING WSU, PULLMAN, WA
As an excercise in architectural detailing, we focused on four elements of a building to detail: rainscreens, punched windows, doors, and stairs. Using the Center for Wooden Boats by Olsen Kundig as a basis for exploration, we underwent the four areas of exploration in detailing. Our rainscreen is a reference to a typical method of shipbuilding in which the lap strake hull construction. The rainscreen design utilizes custom milled cedar, tapered to reference the lapping effect seen in boat construction. The approach is accentuated with several corten steel grates that guide the viewer to the massive pivothinged door, built from cor-ten steel and metal studs. The pull handle recesses into the frame, and the push plate extends outwards, giving an intimate tactile experience to
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the actions of entry and exit. A raised concrete stab introduces and separates the stair from the foyer. is encased in perforated aluminum sheeting framed with aluminum studs. The treads themselves are a welded steel tray with plywood backing underlaying cedar cross-section tiles, sanded and sealed for a level surface. The treads are bolted to the structural stringer. The landing features a punched window that visitors may sit in, offering a place of contemplation. The punched window explores the nature of the building envelope. A custom steel frame moves the head, jamb, and sill out of view. The single unit of double glazing is placed into the bolted plate steel frame with cap, then secured with a shop-welded steel end cap.
RAIN SCREEN SHEET METAL ROOFING
FLASHING CUSTOM STAINLESS STEEL GUTTER CUSTOM STAINLESS STEEL GUTTER 3/4” X 3/4” DOUG. FIR BLOCKING
MATAVERDE CLIMATESHIELD RAINSCREEN CLIP
1” X 4” DOUG. FIR FURRING STRIP
CUSTOM LAMINATED WOODHAVEN, INC. WESTERN RED CEDAR W/ CLEAR WIPE ON POLYURETHANE FINISH
MOISTURE BARRIER
1” RIGID FOAM INSULATION
MINERAL WOOL BATT INSULATION
BOTTOM RAIL RAINSCREEN CLIP
WALL SECTION - 1 1/2” = 1’
WALL SECTION DETAIL- 3” = 1’ 23
32 "
O.S.B. SHEATHING
MATAVERDE CLIMATE-SHIELD RAINSCREEN CLIP
FURRING STRIP 1x4 NOM. (DOUG FIR)
1" RIGID FOAM INSULATION
MOISTURE BARRIER
BATT. INSULATION (MINERAL WOOL)
DOWNSPOUT (GALV. STEEL)
DOWNSPOUT FASTENERS
CUST. STEEL CORNER CLIP (FIELD WELD TO HSS)
FURRING STRIP 1x6 NOM. (DOUG FIR)
STUDS 2x8 NOM. (DOUG FIR)
BATT. INSULATION (MINERAL WOOL)
23
32
" O.S.B. SHEATHING
RAINSCREEN (CUST. MILLED WEST RED CEDAR)
FURRING STRIP 1x4 NOM. (DOUG FIR)
MATAVERDE CLIMATE-SHIELD RAINSCREEN CLIP
FURRING STRIP FASTENERS: WOOD SCREWS (PHILLIPS)
CLIP FASTENERS: WOOD SCREWS (PHILLIPS)
WALL SECTION PERSPECTIVE
PLAN DETAIL - 3” = 1’
DOOR
WINDOW WALL/THRESHOLD JAMB DETAIL SCALE: 3":1'
CURTAIN WALL WINDOW (DOUBLE-GLAZED)
ALUMINUM GLASS SPACER ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALL MULLION 334 "
BACKING ROD 11" 316
281"
SEALANT
3 41"
4"
3 8"
PLATE STEEL
RIGID FOAM INSULATION
AXONOMETRIC OF ENTRY
DOOR JAMB DETAIL SCALE: 3":1' COR-TEN STEEL GRATE (GROUND PLANE)
3"
STEEL THRESHOLD FRAME 3 8" 3" 8
STEEL DOOR STOP (WELDED)
LOCK (ABOVE)
5"
COR-TEN STEEL PUSH PLATE 13 " 16
7" 116
3" 4
ALUMINUM PULL HANDLE (WALNUT INSET) 4 41"
13 " 1016
RIGID FOAM INSULATION STEEL HANDLE INSET BASE (WELDED)
DOOR PIVOT DETAIL SCALE: 3":1'
DOOR HANDLE DETAIL 3” = 1’
ENTRY SECTION - 1/2” = 1’ STEEL DOOR FRAMING STRUCTURE COR-TEN STEEL GRATE (GROUND PLANE) STEEL HANGING PEG
7'-2 21"
1" 0'-2 2
9'-0" 1'-0"
18'-2"
1" 10'-6 2
1'-0"
1" 0'-2 2
STAIRS
0'-11"
11'-0"
AXONOMETRIC OF STAIR AND PUNCHED WINDOW
6'-0"
STAIR SECTION - 1/2” = 1’ TRANSLUCENT PLASTIC LIGHTINVG COVER ClarkDietrich 3-5/8" x 10' INTERIOR 25-GAUGE METAL STUD
LED STRIP LIGHTING, NAIL FASTENED
Grip Fast #6 x 1-1/4" METAL STUD SCREW
ALUMINUM PANEL PERFORATION ClarkDietrich 3-5/8" x 10' 20-GAUGE METAL TRACK
MILLED CEDAR CROSS-SECTIONS
CUSTOM CNC PERFORATED 8 GAUGE ALUMINUM SCREEN
STEEL C-CHANNEL STRINGER
COUNTERSUNK HEX BOLT AFFIXING STEEL TRAY TO STRINGER
1'
2" 3 4"
CUSTOM 1/4” GALVANIZED STEEL TREAD TRAY
1" 1 " 4
5/8” GALVANIZED STEEL NUT
1 4
CROSS SECTION CUT WESTERN RED CEDAR FLOOR TILE
" STEEL TRAY, WELDED, BLACK POWDER COAT FINISH
COUNTERSUNK 5/8” HEX BOLT AFFIXING STEEL TTREAD TRAY TO STRINGER
3/4” O.S.B.
3 " 4
" PLYWOOD
3 4
" HOLLOW STRUCTURAL SECTION, ENDS WELDED TO STRINGERS
1 4
CUSTOM WELDED 1 2 " STEEL BRACKET 31 4 "
1 4
7"
39 16 "
" WELDED STEEL TRAY, FOR CONCRETE PAD
31 8 " 3"
4" ANCHOR BOLT
FLOOR CONNECTION + STRINGER SECTION DETAIL SCALE: 1 1/2" : 1'
STAIR TREAD SECTION - 3/4” = 1’
TREAD TO STRINGER DETAIL - 3” = 1’
PUNCHED WINDOW
WESTERN RED CEDAR RAINSCREEN RAINSCREEN CLIP
SHEET METAL FLASHING
GROOVE CHANNEL FOR DRAINAGE
3/4” OSB SHEATHING
1” RIGID FOAM INSULATION
1”X4” DOUG FIR FURRING STRIPS
STAINLESS STEEL WINDOW FRAME
5/8” BLACK OXIDE COUNTERSUNK FLATHEAD SOCKET CAP LAG SCREWS
1/2” DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW
STEEL EXTERIOR WINDOW FRAME
WESTERN RED CEDAR RAINSCREEN ALUMINUM GLAZING SPACER
GLAZING GASKET
1" RIGID FOAM INSULATION
5
8 " BLACK OXIDE COUNTERSUNK FLAT HEAD SOCKET CAP LAG SCREW
1
3
1
2
" ALUMINUM REVEAL CHANNEL
4
" PLATE STEEL FRAME
2" DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
WESTERN RED CEDAR RAINSCREEN
3/4” OSB SHEATHING
1 MOISTURE BARRIER
2" CUSTOM COR-TEN STEEL WINDOW FRAME
3/4” OSB SHEATHING
1” RIGID FOAM INSULATION
STEEL C-CHANNEL EDGE BANDING
FRAME CAP
DRAINAGE CHANNEL
STEEL FRAME END CAP (SHOP WELD)
GALVANIZED STEEL FRAME CAP
3" 4
23 1 9/16”
4 3/8”
32 " OSB SHEATHING
1/2” CUSTOM CORETEN STEEL WINDOW FRAME
1 2"
9" 116
VAPOR BARRIER
3/4”
1" 116
5/8” BLACK OXIDE COUNTERSUNK FLATHEAD SOCKET LAG SCREWS
3
5 5/16”
5 5/16”
BATT INSULATION
3/4” PLATE STEEL FRAME
10 5/8”
3
1/2” DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW
JAMB DETAIL - 3” = 1’
8 " PLYWOOD SHEATHING
4 3/16”
SILL AND HEADER DETAIL - 3” = 1’
4 "FURRING STRIP
TRAVEL Traveling has had an incredible impact on my life and has shaped me as a designer. From my trip to Rome with my jazz band early in my undergraduate education, to my later study abroad experience in Copenhagen, these exposures have had life changing impacts and are huge part of what has made me who I am today. Each dot represents a part of the world where I have traveled, and I hope to increase that number as time passes.