paul m reynolds architectural designer
index
your map to this book
info
resume and contact
built
nothing hypothetical here
models
hand crafted models
visual
digital renderings
lines
line work and more
extras
the leftovers
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This collection of my work intends to showcase my skills. All of the projects shown were completed during my graduate and undergraduate studies at Ball State University. The projects are grouped by: built work, physical models, digital models and visuals, and also some line work drawings. Not all of my projects are included in this book. These previews are introductions to the projects with more in depth information available on my website. Wrapping up the book is a couple pages of some of the extra images to provide some more sneak peeks of my work. During my two years in graduate school, I have discovered my interest in the physical construction of objects. This has translated into my projects through detailing and modeling. All of this knowledge culminated in my final creative project, where I investigated a new type of framed straw bale construction system. My final project began in order for me to build at full scale and get my hands dirty. Thus far, I have only begun to scrape the surface of the potential this construction system has as a new method for building. Since freeing myself from the computer, where the precision and tolerances are exact, I have been able to learn much about assembling straw bale with other materials, but it has also been helpful to explore the connections and joinery in the digital and physical realms. My education has provided me with a strong foundation, which will help me excel in a professional environment. If you are looking for someone who is: hardworking but fun, professional, a team player, remains calm under pressure, a quick learner, and motivated, then you should contact me.
paul m reynolds architectural designer www.paulmreynolds.com paulrey27@gmail.com cell: 765.606.5856
education Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning (2006 - Present), Muncie, IN Masters of Architecture (est. graduation May 2012) Bachelor of Science in Architecture (May 2010)
employment
skills
Robert J. Koester, Muncie, IN
Proficient with:
Architecture Intern (August 2011 - Present) Creating digital model of an urban fabric model based on fractal patterning system Investigate digital representations of basic thermal performance of a building
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Graduate Assistant (Spring Semester 2011) Maintained student grades and attendance Assisted students with their projects
Schmidt Associates, Indianapolis, IN
Architecture Intern (August 2010 - December 2010) Performed site visits and field measured existing buildings Recreate existing buildings in Revit from existing documents
Patriot Engineering, Indianapolis, IN
Materials Technician (Summer of 2009) Performed various quality control test on concrete (slump test, air percentage test, etc.)
Paxton Waters Architecture, P.C., Indianapolis, IN
Model maker (contracted for one model, May 2009) Constructed a scale model of the Indianapolis Speedway based on early photos
ATC Associates, Indianapolis, IN
Materials Technician (Summer of 2007, 2008, and 2010) Performed various quality control tests on concrete (slump test, air percentage test, etc.) Oversaw the stressing of post-tensioning cables Measured/Recorded data for the stressed post-tensioning cables
volunteer Casita Linda, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (Spring break 2009)
Joined other volunteers in helping build an adobe home for an underprivileged family
Autodesk Revit 2011 Google SketchUp 5+ Rhinoceros 4 & 5 Vray (Rhino/SU)
Familiar with:
Adobe Creative Suite 5 Autodesk AutoCAD Glass blowing Carpentry Metal working MIG welding
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thesis: building knowledge People are makers. We are given this instinct from birth and we gather knowledge as we grow. One of the steps in life to gather knowledge can be formal education; as I have chosen with my pursuit of an architectural education. From my experiences in the architecture curriculum, I have gained a working knowledge of construction principles and building methods. This thesis looks at expanding the knowledge of
conventional framing and Nebraska-style straw bale construction, bales used like bricks, by combining them to create a framed straw bale system. When it began, I knew one thing: I was interested in the building process and how materials were brought together to create buildings. I decided to begin my research by exploring the traditional approaches to straw bale construction by reading books and exploring existing projects.
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deck from scraps The goal of this project was to keep costs to a minimum by using found material in the client’s barn. A cost estimate was created by digitally modeling the deck. The cost was adjusted after the found materials were acquired. It was requested that the railing and stair be completed at a later date. The project was completed after two days and was a product of myself and a fellow classmate.
the perch In conjunction with the Butler Theatre department, the 402 studio designed site specific interventions. Our designs were based upon the space in which they would inhabit, an old dilapidated theatre. The perch attempts to cling onto the existing while leaving no trace of its existence as the previous modifications to the space have done.
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casita linda During my Spring break, I flew down to Mexico with a friend to volunteer with non-profit organization Casita Linda. The organization has been building homes to help put better roofs over the heads of families in need. I helped with the construction of an adobe dwelling.
tot spot Ball State had been contracted to redesign and build the new tot spot section of the Muncie Children’s museum. The 502 studio worked together to produce a couple proposals. Each step involved working with the client before moving forward. The team was divided up into different roles. The design was a result of looking at other successful children’s museums.
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home + workshop This project was built around its program. The project was a student house with an attached workshop. The house was on the campus of Cranbrook. The house was part of an apprenticeship program in forestry and wood working. The home was an interpretation on the Lovell Beach House by Rudolph Schindler. The bedrooms were lift off the ground floor and the public spaces were two-story spaces.
bsu cultural center This project was a proposal for the new multicultural center for Ball State. The current center at Ball State is unable to house their needs. This proposal includes some of the requested spaces: gathering space, conference rooms, library, computer lab, theatre, and cafeteria. My design organizes the spaces around this large space. Many opportunities for interaction exist with this layout. The donut-shaped building also allows for lighting spaces from both sides.
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regenerative school The goal of this project was to create a regenerative educational facility. The claims that we once made in earlier studios had to be verified by the testing of metrics and calculating the necessary shadow acreage. This project used straw bale, timber frame, and concrete as its main materials. The spaces include: a library, an auditorium, some classrooms, a cafeteria, and residential units. This project also included a welcome center to introduce visitors to the project’s technologies.
lake house The vacation lake house was a short project which was only required to be “barrier free.� The house was located on the North side of Lake Tahoe. The house was laid out by grouping the public spaces together under one large roof and pushing the private spaces to either side of the public space. Because the southern facade is entirely glazed, there is a fair amount of thermal mass to help absorb any heat gain. To keep the direct sun from shining deep into the space, the roof has a large overhang on the South-facing side.
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thesis: building knowledge To investigate the construction system more fully, the framed straw bale system was used for the design of a small home. There are many different possibilities when it comes to detailing a home. For this particular instance, I have chosen several different types of openings but only one skinning method. Shown here is an exploded axonometric drawing which shows the house’s main layers: structured bays, straw bales, a wooden skin, and the apertures.
The house is roughly 1,000 square feet and has two bedrooms and a full bath as well as a half bath. The concept for the space planning of the house was drawn from Rudolph Schindler. As you enter the home, there is a two-story public space. This space combines the kitchen, dining, and living room. The private spaces are raised up onto the second level and the servant spaces are pushed under the private space.
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art barn This project was an assignment for Building Systems 2 course. The project was to design an addition to an existing facility. The main idea behind the project was to introduce us to AutoCAD and creating working drawings. We were to create a symbol for our “firm� and create a set of drawings with a cover sheet. A fellow studio mate and I collaborated on the design and then we split the working drawings up. We both produced sheets for our set. Before we compiled our documents into one large set, we sat down and looked over each drawing, red-lining the mistakes and marking up corrections to be made.
home + workshop This project was built around its program. The project was a student house with an attached workshop. The house was on the campus of Cranbrook. The house was part of an apprenticeship program in forestry and wood working. The home was an interpretation on the Lovell Beach House by Rudolph Schindler. The bedrooms were lift off the ground floor and the public spaces were two-story spaces.
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extra bits This section of the book has a mixture of renderings, models, and built pieces. In an attempt to keep this book from getting too lengthy, only the best projects were given their own page. Although these did not make the cut, they were great projects.
(left) Indy 500 movie model created for Paxton Waters. (top) Wood corner detail model. (right) Daylight flooding interior atrium of federal courthouse in Miami. (lower right) Front of chapel on BSU’s campus. Created as a retreat for students. (lower left) Redevelopment in Indy. The multi-use building was proposed to replace the current dilapidated buildings.
(left) Redevelopment in Indy. Showing the condo balconies. (right) Boardwalk of lake house. This view shows the exposed exterior of the earth-sheltered house. (lower right) Detail corner of home + workshop. (lower middle) Redevelopment in Indy. Shown is the large site model which shows the proposed models in the context of the neighborhood. (lower left) Close up picture of a seat created from plywood. The seat has a matching foot rest. The seat and foot rest are made by laminating layers of plywood together. The plywood was extracted using a CNC router.
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