PATRICK MOFFETT Thomas F. Ellerbe Scholarship Portfolio 2016
Statement Shanghai School of Robotics The Academy of Whole Learning Prospect Park Center for the Arts Patrick A. Moffett 612.618.4395 patrick.a.moffett@gmail.com
The role of architecture to me is one of place making, both
is that one day, every building that is constructed will help to grow
physical and social. Architecture provides a means for expression
the ecosystem it is built in, acting as an extension instead of an
of character that cannot always be seen with the naked eye. It also
impediment.
allows for people or groups of people to have a place to grow
themselves and strengthen their connection to other humans, and
is high education design. I am fascinated with how Universities
the environment. As a future architect, I one day hope to create
operate and how impactful the built environment can be with such
physical spaces that bring together people, communities, and the
a diverse community. Architecture at a University can not only be
ecological systems of a place. Whether it is creating an expressive
expressive of the campus and the student body, but also create
structure for the culture of a community or providing a space for
lasting memories for students by bringing them together. I am
a family to be protected from the elements. Place making is a key
also interested in the ability for Universities to go towards net-zero
component of our lives and can be seen in everything we do.
energy usage as a campus. I view it not only as good stewardship
of the environmental, but the potential for eliminating a financial
Architecture is also about ecological connection. For too
A particular focus I would like to continue with my career
long the built environment has ignored the ecology of place and
burden on the University could be great as well. After licensure,
it has been harmful to ecosystems around the world. While the
I hope to be able to explore the possibilities of this future of the
industry has made improvements, I believe it needs to continue to
University as a self-sustaining place and the impact that has on a
be as integrated with ecosystems as possible. We are coming to an
University community.
age of technology and design that can help to integrate building systems with ecological systems and maintain affordability. My hope
Shanghai School of Robotics Fall 2015
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Shanghai School of Robotics | Fall 2015 The Baltobor School of Robotics is located in Northwest Shanghai. The school is a secondary education school that teaches students the basics of robotics in order to join the work force or move on to advanced studies at a University. Located on the northwest corner of a residential community, the building is tucked between a canal, major road, and residential towers. The schools layout is based around three cores: Learning, Building, and Competing. This concept helped to arrange the interior space into three main areas from North to South. Between the rooms on the exterior is a central space
Site Plan
Basement Plan
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Competition Field Building Workspace Workshop Computer Lab Restroom Loading Dock Mechanical Storage
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Lobby Learning Commons Classroom Restroom Patio
Compete
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Office Quiet Study Small Group Study Restroom Learning Commons
Long Section
meant for students to use as informal study space and group work.
Diagram of Plane Wing Section
The section of the building comes from the inspiration of an airplane wing, which some consider the most sicnificant use of robotics in the world. With a green roof, the building appears to emerge out of the ground. The green roof helps to reduce heating loads from direct heat gain in the summer, while also reducing run off towards the industrial canal to the north. The mechanical system uses the stack effect to help reduce energy consumption by delivering cool air down low and as the air warms up it is exhausted out at the ceiling.
Short Section
View of Study Space
Exterior Perspective
Systems Section
View of Competition Field
Academy of Whole Learning School for Autistic Learners Spring 2015
Sensory Rooms
Small Group
School Activities
Classrooms
Social Skills
Combined Program
Community Life Skills
St. Louis Park
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Academy of Whole Learning | Spring 2015
Exposure Levels
This project asked us to explore the creation of a school for autistic learners in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The school strives to help autistic learners grow academicaly, as well as help ease their trasition into a community beyond the school environment, something that is a common challenge for austistic learners. The architecture creates a simple order for the school kids by using an inside-out methodology. This concept, along with special community driven programs around the perimeter of the shool, allow for the kids and community to learn from each other and foster social relationships to
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help kids successfully emerge themselves into society after graduation. The classrooms are designed to have sensory rooms for when kids need a break. The rooms also allow the teacher to change their classrooms between large group, small group, and individual lesson plans. Addtionally, a small room near the entrance can be used by either class for activities, or provide a way for administrators to observe the class without disrupting the class.
Social Skills Space
Pull Apart Section Model
Prospect Park Center for the Arts Fall 2014
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Prospect Park Center for the Arts | Fall 2014
Site Plan
Third Floor
Prospect Park is in the infancy of revitalizing their neighborhood. With a new light rail station reconnecting the neighborhood with the greater metropolitan area, Prospect Park looks to create a new art center that not only creates another art hub within Minneapolis, but a new regional art hub as well. By combining visual, decorative, performing and interactive art with education, this center looks to allow various artists to collaborate and inspire each other in their daily practice. Material play along the floor allows for a play of program in
Sixth Floor
Inspire + Collaboration Diagram
E-W Section
Outdoor Concert Area
N-S Section
Lateral System
an otherwise typical hallway. Concrete is used for travelling through the building and wood is used to anounce moments of special programming within the hallways. The slated column structural system has been designed to withstand lateral forces in all directions. Special consideration went into the detailing of the connections to the truss system and slanted exterior columns.
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6th Floor View of Practice Atrium