Architecture portfolio 2023 by Oskar Frick by oskar Frick

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OSKAR FRICK Architecture Portfolio

MSc & BArch | 2023

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HELLO! My name is Oskar Frick, and I was born in Stockholm, Sweden. After graduating from Fredrika Bremer High School in 2014, I moved to San Francisco to further my education in the architecture program at the Academy of Art University. At the academy, I learned to approach each project with a curious mindset by creating site-specific architecture with innovative design solutions. Having obtained my Bachelor of Architecture degree in the spring of 2020, I realized my passion lies in sustainable and innovative design. While studying architecture at AAU, I was on a full athletic scholarship competing for the university’s Division II golf program. Being a student-athlete for five years made me into a responsible, hardworking person. Upon completing my studies at AAU, I seized the opportunity to learn Grasshopper by taking an online Udemy course. Discovering the vast potential of the Grasshopper software, I decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Building Technology at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. During my time at TU Delft, I expanded my knowledge of sustainable practices and parametric design. Through the use of Grasshopper, I gained proficiency in optimizing buildings and shading systems. As part of my master’s thesis, I developed a shading and latent heat energy storage system for lightweight dwellings that can be easily installed. Based on simulations, this system can reduce annual energy consumption by 7-9% in a 28.8 m2 living room. My project received a final grade of 8.5/10. For more information, feel free to scan the QR code to access the TU Delft repository. I hope you find my portfolio interesting. Cheers! Contact oskar.frick95@gmail.com +46.702.39.49.98 oskarfrick.com Youtube

MSc thesis report

URBAN TWIST

Personal Development Project | 2020 - 2023

CALIFORNIA TOWERS

MSc MEGA | 2021/22 Q4

PUTTING GREEN TO WORK

BArch Thesis Project | Fall 2019 - Spring 2020

COYOTE HILLS

BArch Studio 6 | Spring 2018

RICHMOND YARDS

BArch Studio 8 | Spring 2019

All visualizations presented in this portfolio are made by the author.

URBAN TWIST

Class:

Personal Development Project | 2020 - 2023

Typology:

Mixed-use

Site:

SOMA district, San Francisco

Software:

Rhino 7, Grasshopper 3D, Revit, Enscape, Adobe CC

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

PROJECT BRIEF Urban Twist is a mixed-use residential building located in the SOMA district of San Francisco. The first three floors of the building house public facilities, including a library, cafeteria, and grocery store. Above the library is a 14-story tower containing studios and 1- to 2-bedroom apartments. The sizeable grass-covered ramp with a walkway provides the occupants with an alternative route into the building. The objective behind this building is to combine my Bachelor of Architecture, Udemy courses, and Master of Science knowledge into one standalone project. The idea and design concept came to fruition in the summer of 2020, and “renovations” have been made over the years after learning more about structural and climate design. However, the main goal of providing daylight to most spaces and easy access to green space remains the same.

PARAMETRIC DESIGN The tower is designed in Grasshopper and then completed in Revit. Initially, it was translated from GH to Revit through exported DWG drawings. However, the latest building renovation was directly converted into Revit objects using the Rhino Inside Revit function, which includes a new facade design. Some of the alternatives are shown on the right side. Real-life projects influenced a few design ideas, while others were generated by experimenting with different paneling options and attractors available in the Grasshopper interface. The top left design option was picked since it preserves the original tower facade the most.

Floor plate

Podium level

Stacked

Tower transition

Midsection twist

Facade applied

Access ramp

Green space

Initial design (Summer 2020)

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Facade explorations

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL SIMULATIONS Thermal comfort and solar studies using the Ladybug and Honeybee plugins within Grasshopper indicate good daylighting and visual comfort. However, the thermal comfort simulations revealed a low average indoor temperature with a thermal comfort satisfactory of a maximum of 40%. The data suggest tweaking the fenestration system. One possible solution could be to change the glazing cavity gas from argon to a krypton mixture to reduce convective heat loss. Another adjustment could be to change the Low-E coating from glazing surface nr. 2 to nr. 3. This would allow more solar radiation inside while reflecting internal long-wave infrared radiation. Additionally, thermal breaks in the aluminum window frame and implementing phase change material in walls, curtains, and heating system can boost thermal performance and reduce indoor temperature swings. However, more detailed and specific simulations are required to determine the optimal strategy for improving thermal comfort.

1. Incident solar radiation (no shading)

2. Incident solar radiation

3. Daylight factor (Inside red line < 2 %)

4. Thermal comfort percentage*

5. Predicted mean vote (PMV)*

6. Temperature average*

* Without active heating system applied

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Ventilation • Passive stack ventilation (Apt.) Water • Reuse domestic wastewater • Low-flow aerators and showerheads Energy • Low-temperature heating system • Water-sourced heat-pump • Waste heat recovery Green space • Slow down stormwater • Reduce heat island effect • Revitalize local fauna Sunlight • Daylight to the majority of spaces

CALIFORNIA TOWERS

Class:

MSc MEGA | 2021/22 Q4

Typology:

Multifunctional high-rise

Site:

Maasvlakte 2, Port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Mentor:

Marco Schuurman, Michela Turrin, Mauro Overend

Team:

Kasia Antoszyk (A), Oskar Frick (S), Aniek Van Gorkom (S),

Jelle Ten Hove (F), Ray Lin Liu (F), Meike Mantje (C),

Henk Rusting (CO), Frode Drift (CO), Tilen Leban (M)

Software:

Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Karamba3D, Speckle,

Enscape, Adobe CC

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

PROJECT STATEMENT The California Tower is a large-scale, multi-disciplinary project in the Maasvlakte 2, Port of Rotterdam. The project team comprises nine members from three departments: Architecture, Building Technology, and Structural Engineering. My role in the project was the structural design and development of the 3D base model, which served as a foundation for other disciplines to implement their work on. The overall vision of this project is to create a self-sustainable high-rise complex adaptable to future changes. The structure incorporates an outrigger system, concrete core, and perimeter columns. As a result, the interior space is flexible and spacious, allowing for potential program changes in the future. The structure is divided into three sections: the high-rise, bridges, and low-rise, which account for movement due to wind and thermal expansion. Additionally, most of the concrete was replaced with wood to reduce the project’s carbon footprint. Grasshopper was used in all aspects of the structural design to allow quick adjustments as the project evolved. The steel profiles in beams, columns, and trusses were tested using the GH plugin Karamba3D to ensure that the stresses and deflection were sufficient to the Dutch building code. Once the final architectural design was determined, the steel profiles were optimized to reduce the material and weight on the foundation. Tower 1

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Animation

Typical high-rise floor plate

1. Kerto ripa floor

2. Beam - core connection

3. Transfer beam connection

4. Outrigger truss

5. Truss connection

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

Tower 1 Roof + 125m (NAP)

Bridge stress analysis, Karamba3D Tension (red): 294 MPa Compression (blue): -316 MPa Max allowance: 355 MPa

Bridge deflection, Karamba3D (visual scaled 30x) Result: 78 mm deflection (dark blue) Max allowance: 144 mm

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Tower 2 Roof + 147m (NAP)

2nd Bridge Level + 93m (NAP)

1st Bridge Level + 53m (NAP)

Outrigger stability system Global deflection, Karamba3D (visual scaled 100x) Result: 149 mm deflection (tower 2) Max allowance: 173 mm (tower 2)

PUTTING GREEN TO WORK

Class:

BArch Thesis Project | Fall 2019 - Spring 2020

Typology:

Workplace

Site:

SOMA District, San Francisco

Mentors:

Philip Ra, Mini Chu

Software:

Revit, Enscape, Rhino 6, Adobe CC

Academy of Art Spring Show 2020

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

1. Central core

2. Massing separation

3. Four cores

4. Facade pattern

5. Separate structures

6. Central atrium

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THESIS STATEMENT Architecture must challenge the health and wellness issues that are common among employees who are working in poorly designed office spaces. This begins with reinventing the concept of a downtown workplace by designing it around the employee’s well-being. Implementing sustainable strategies, as well as integrating large green spaces in the building, will maximize wellness and productivity. Stress caused by working in a poorly designed office space in combination with unhealthy corporate culture has damaging effects both economically and medically. Studies have shown that working in an office that incorporates greenery, social spaces, and sustainable design can boost productivity and wellness. Software corporations such as Google, Apple, and Facebook have recognized that, and as a result, they have developed their workplaces into large campuses. These campuses house an array of alluring amenities such as fitness centers, social areas, cafeterias, green spaces, and leisure spaces. However, this corporate campus model comes with a significant drawback; it requires a lot of space. This type of campus is not possible in a downtown setting, where most office buildings and workers are located. The aim of this thesis project is to create a repeatable model, inspired by the software campus type, and adapt it to a densely populated downtown setting. That includes providing programs such as green spaces, a wide range of amenities, and a healthy workspace on a limited urban site footprint. These programs are distributed evenly throughout the height of the building. Providing green spaces and amenity spaces on different floors will enable all workers to have quick access to these spaces. Wellness and sustainable design go hand in hand. Therefore, focusing on providing as much natural ventilation and daylight as possible is a criterion for the form generation. Providing a large open atrium in the heart of the building that opens up toward the south in combination with floorplates no deeper than fifty feet will provide optimal light and natural ventilation throughout the whole building. At the base of the atrium, there is an open public green space that allows the community to participate taking advantage of some of the features the architecture affords.

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

1. Extrusion

2. Cutout for ventilation & sun

3. Opening up to street & sun

4. Equal access to greenspace

DESIGN STRATEGY The building’s design is based on a strict sustainable criterion to achieve 100% natural ventilation and daylight. This is achieved through strategic cutouts located at different levels of the building’s massing, which allow air and light to penetrate and reach the backside of the building. These cutouts are utilized as green spaces for the building’s occupants and the public.

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3rd Street Elevation

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

FLOOR LAYOUT The usable floor area is spread across the building around a large central atrium, with a core and exit on each side of the atrium. Supporting facilities such as restrooms, server rooms, and storage rooms are located in the northern corner, away from the street. Workspaces and amenities are situated on the sides facing southeast and southwest. Green spaces are available on every third floor, providing equal access to all occupants.

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O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

1. Shared workspace

2. Circulation around atrium

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C O Y OT E H I L L S

Class:

BArch Studio 6 | Spring 2018

Typology:

Visitor Center

Site:

Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont, CA

Mentors:

Lise Barriere, Joseph King

Software:

Revit, Enscape, Adobe CC

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

PROJECT BRIEF Coyote Hills Regional Park has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. It was once a seasonal hunting and settlement site for the native Ohlone tribe. Later, during the Cold War, it became home to a Nike missile base before being transformed into a regional park. The visitor center’s design aims to educate guests about the site’s historical uses. The Nike missile launch site is located northwest of the visitor center, while the native Ohlone village is situated in the marshlands to the northeast. These two locations serve as bilateral axes that align the building elements. The visitor center’s native axis is dug into the ground, reminiscent of how the tribes utilized the site’s resources and ecology in a subtractive way. In contrast, the Nike axis “hovers” above ground, symbolizing lightness and flight.

Nike Missile Launch Site

“Levitating” structure

Ohlone Village

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Section detail model Exhibition wing

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

Natural stack and cross ventilation are utilized for air circulation. Inlets are located under the exhibition wing to minimize obstruction and use the prevailing northern wind.

Exterior sunshades and overhangs promote a homogeneous interior lighting condition while also reducing solar heat gain in the summer.

The building is equipped with purple piping to reduce water waste. The reclaimed water is used for subsurface irrigation and toilet flushing.

Low to zero VOC building materials are used to preserve wildlife in the park. Locally sourced materials are prioritized, and fly ash is mixed into the concrete to reduce embodied energy.

A water-sourced heat pump powers a low-temperature radiant floor heating system. Electricity for the system is supplied by monocrystalline photovoltaic panels. Surplus electricity is stored in sodiumion batteries for later use.

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1st floor plan

2nd floor plan

R I C H M O N D YA R D S

Class:

BArch Studio 8 | Spring 2019

Typology:

Mixed-use, Residential

Site:

Richmond, California

Mentors:

Goetz Frank, Bradley Sugarman

Team:

Oskar Frick, Fabio Lemos

Software:

Revit, Lumion, Adobe CC

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O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

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CONTEXT Richmond is located across the bay from San Francisco and has a population of just over 100,000. It is part of the larger Bay Area metropolitan. During the 20th century, the Richmond waterfront was a major hub for heavy industrial manufacturing sites. Most notably, the Ford Assembly Plant and Richmond Shipyard, which provided armored vehicles and Liberty ships to the Allies during World War II. Since then, the waterfront has undergone significant revitalization with many new residential and commercial projects. However, remnants of the old industrial waterfront still exist, and a few sites have become landmarks.

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Site Site 500’ x 300’

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Extruded 75’ Extruded 75’

Block carved out to represent the dry docks Block carved out to represent the dry docks at the shipyard, while at the shipyard, while also allowing daylight and also allowing daylight natural ventilation into spaces. and natural ventilation into spaces.

Spine added to connect

Spine added to connect all bars. all bars.

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

PROJECT BRIEF Richmond Yards is a transit-oriented housing complex near Richmond Ferry Terminal. The complex is designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating both passive and active strategies. It features 182 units, including work-live spaces, studios, one- to three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses. Additionally, there is a hotel on the premises, located in the southernmost “Bar,” that caters to guests attending events at the nearby Craneway Pavilion. Richmond Yards also boasts a large public parking garage that serves commuters who work in downtown San Francisco. A strategically located public plaza at the waterfront between the garage and the ferry terminal is home to a beer garden, coffee shop, and grocery store.

4th floor plan

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1. Public plaza

2. Private courtyard

O S K A R F R I C K | M SC + B ArCh

SCOPE OF WORK The project was designed in collaboration with a classmate. The main objective of the studio was to become more comfortable with the collaborative process that is crucial in modern architectural practice. Tools such as BIM 360 in Revit were utilized to enhance the efficiency of the modeling process. I was responsible for creating the master plan, designing the 2nd to 5th-floor layout and all unit plans, and developing sustainable, mechanical, and structural strategies. Additionally, I completed postproduction of the renderings in Photoshop.

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