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robert konzelmann
CONTENTS Architecture should be timeless. It is the dynamic culmination of theory, form, and culture. The architecture of today should be designed to embody these ideals. Form following function or function following form shifting roles when appropriate redefines the term disposable and allows architecture to continually represent the culture of its time and evolve. This kind of architecture, designed with the intent of adaptation and the rejection of disposability will be timeless by nature, living in a constant state of movement and description. Timeless architecture is defined by its sense of place. Buildings shrouded by false facades and signage distracts the viewer from experiencing architecture. As a society that is religious in its pursuit to attain the latest and worships the very essence of disposability, true and pure architecture has been replaced by buildings that are disconnected from the very culture that experiences it. Architects must nurture the form, theory, and culture of the architecture—responding to context and carefully answering to the society who consume it. Timeless architecture must reintroduce the sense of place into the discourse and desterilize the present ideas of design. Its quest should be to draw from the vernacular and the processes of building including materials. Conversely, this vernacular should be readily accepting of timeless architecture just as it accepts the latest trends each year. It must know how to adapt and its local culture should adopt it. Doing so reclaims architecture’s ability to transcend time and create lasting experiences that remind society why architecture must be timeless.
project overview 1) Built Around Education 2) Designing With Nature 3) Purposeful Interruption 4) Spatial Articulation 5) Sketches 6) New Perspecives 7) Concept Transformation 8) Life Saving Design 9) Understanding Construction 10) Uniting Two Sides
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1) Built Around Education
Galveston, TX pier 20 charter middle school site analysis Galveston, located near the Gulf of Mexico is a growing city with a rich culture rooted in tradition. The main goal of the project was to design around a unique set of conditions taking into account the specific project type and designing for education strategies of the 21st century.
conceptual process
Air movement through the structure provides passive cooling in Texas’ s climate.
Locate circulation along the structure to allow light into the spaces effectively.
Articulate mass and void to allow for air flow over and through the structure.
Allow light into classrooms and spaces through the use of sun shelves.
Provide creative ways to articulate the roof to allow for light and aesthetic street value.
conceptual process
Initial Site Form
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Create a skin that serves to protect the structure from the elements and sun.
Wind Breaks | Channels & Communal Spaces
Response to Natural Lighting in Circulation Space
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Circulation
Environmental Security | Sun Shading
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material analysis
floor plans | enlarged classroom spaces
The materials used reflect the vernacular of the surrounding location and allow the project to sit comfortably within its environment. The wood cladding provides a new material distinguishing it from the existing local buildings; however, it retains a familiar feel that is comfortable to passersby. The mixed use of terracotta and concrete mix up the flow of the building, creating an interesting and dynamic facade.
foldable wall allows for greater flexibility
indoor garage doors
1 collaboration lab 2 focus room 3 teacher pod 4 break-out room
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5 media center 6 chemical storage 7 project storage
balconies provide circulation space as well as gathering spaces
The perspective to the left illustrates how the space outside of the school functions for gatherings as well as how the form steps down to a more human scale while retaining its lofty, expressive character.
transverse section
The transverse section to the left helps identify the passive design elements incorporated into the design. Not only do these elements serve the building, but they become educational tools to help instructors teach their students. The section also illustrates the relationship between the building and the water below.
The interior perspective to the right provides a general idea of the quality of the interior circulation space. The curtain wall on the East side provide ample morning light into the elevated spaces, and provides students with different experiences while traveling.
longitudinal section
The model shows how the structure is situated over the water and creates an open environment asking to be explored. It also illustrates how the louvers interact with the skin of the structure, as well as create a form of their own. The model also helps illustrate how the conceptual forms transformed into the intricate solids and voids shown.
2) DESIGNING WITH NATURE Touch of Nature intervention design - build
3) PURPOSEFUL INTERRUPTION Morris Library design - build
concept design
site analysis The main idea behind the Morris Library project was creating a hanging screen that would compliment its context and allow patrons to interact with it in multiple ways absent of sight.
Plant fibers will tie the limbs together in order to help secure them to the main surrounding trees. The path will wander through the trees adapting to the obstacles they encounter.
The staircase is a focal point because it is surrounded by 3 major spaces.
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The finished product reflects the organic forms in the surrounding context.
The slatted bamboo maintains permeability and does not impose too much visually on the original open concept to the staircase
The form turns over suggesting continuation and adds character.
The project solidifies the landing of the glass staircase and expresses its simplicity through form, precise details and jointery among components.
It also serves to interact with patrons that walk by taken by R Konzelmann
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4) SPATIAL ARTICULATION Hedmark Cathedral Museum case study
“only with the manifestation of the present can the past be induced to speak”
Sverre Fehn | 1979 | Hamar, Norway
interior additions | experiential details
Per Olaf Fjeld_Sverre Fehn: the Thought of Construction _ p. 133
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The red highlighting shows the interior additions to the museum
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The main ramp travels over the active dig site
The uneven guardrail focuses the visitor from what is going on below.
The ramp allows for a multitude of senses to affect the visitor.
uncovered from the site.
spatial perspective diagram
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exterior details | experiential details
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5) Sketches
Freehand thoughts and drawings
Self portrait illustrating my realization of how skinny I had become due to stress of studio classes.
Portrait of a residence in Springfield, IL focusing on shadow and form.
Study of Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches of anatomy and honing my illustration skills.
Sketch of a cottage focusing on context and composure.
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Anatomy and movement study of Leonardo da Vinci, as well as shadow study.
Conceptual sketch of Casa Tolo trying to realize its complex layout.
Two sketches focusing on composition and the quality of interior space.
Anatomy sketch emulating Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches.
Sketch of an auditorium realizing depth of scene.
A white concrete structure sitting amongst green pine trees.
Conceptual sketch of the quality of the interior of a natatorium.
Sketch focusing on the connection between buildings and the plaza.
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Art in New Perspectives The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign is a vibrant university that boasts a rich history in the arts. With such a diverse and unique campus, a building to house all aspects of art ranging from theater to all forms of material arts.
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Situated near the edge of campus, the new Krannert Art Museum would serve as a gateway to the campus for both the public and students alike.
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Galleries are arranged vertically in order to take advantage of different perspectives when viewing art. The museum does this through a central atrim core running the height of the gallery spaces allowing museum patrons to see across, up, and down many galleries.
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The museum also incorporates a wing dedicated to education, as well as multiple cafes and libraries. At the entrance of the museum is a large skylight connecting patrons to both education wing and museum.
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PROGRAM KEY 1 Main Entrance 2 Grand Stair 3 Library 4 Study Lounge 5 Cafe 6 Patio FLOOR FLOOR PLANS PLANS FLOOR FLOOR PLANS SCALE: SCALE: 1/25”PLANS 1/25” = 1’-0”= 1’-0” SCALE: SCALE: 1/25” 1/25” = 1’-0”= 1’-0”
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C L R A C A
The exploded diagram shows how the many different activities nestled within the building diversify each experience when traversing the museum. Highlighted in red is the main circulation path in the center of the museum.
At the top of the museum is a cafe with views out to the existing campus. This observatory gives museum patrons the unique opportunity to look out over the landscape. Seating | Leisure
A cafe accompanys the lounge providing refreshments to various gatherings and receptions.
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Elevations + Perspective
structural diagram An Active Site By arranging the gallery spaces vertically, much of the museum site could be left open to activities and programs. This open space is incredibly important to the surrounding dormatories and gymnasium.
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Shown in the section, the central atrium core encourages patrons of the museum to look across, down, and up to different galleries and works of art. This kind of cross viewing also encourages interaction between museum patrons and allows views across campus.
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7) CONCEPT TRANSFORMATION bench design - build The final construction of the bench was completely held together with glue. There were no mechanical fasteners such as nails or screws that secured the bench together. While this was a risky approach to connecting many different pieces of wood together, the finger joint allowed for this kind of construction to happen due to the fact that it fastens the pieces together perfectly. The individual pieces of wood were each given at least a 1 1/2” glue joint to ensure a strong glue connection. The bench was built into three pieces: the bench top and the two (2) legs. They were then assembled together and glued into place with wood glue. The final piece turned out clean and sophisticated. The piece was finished with polyurathane which brought out the beautiful grain of the red oak.
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The bench was designed after the slatted conditions found throughout the library. It is made of red oak that was harvested from a tree cut down on the site of the new project. The process of designing and building the piece was both eye opening and a test of wood working skills. Throughout the build, I discovered a necessity for craftsmanship and pride for one’s own work that produced a functional and aesthetic bench that was designed with a purpose.
8) Life Saving Design High Knob fire watch tower
site analysis The High Knob site is located in an area of the Shawnee National Forest with high elevation and great visibility. The main function of the tower is to provide a temporary residence for two park rangers on duty to watch over the land for forest fires.
conceptual process
A key concept was to allow the form to compliment the surrounding hills.
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Likewise, the structure resembled the surrounding trees and foliage further solidifying its shape.
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for those living in wildland fire prone areas, this fire watch tower serves to inspire
assurance and hope in those who need it most
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The elevation illustrates how the winding staircase allows access vertically, while also providing different perches for visitors to view the surrounding landscape.
The section illustrates the separation between public and private observation decks.
The main superstructure not only holds up each platform for viewing, but supports the cabin at three separate points.
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9) Understanding Construction Enhancement of building technologies Building technology knowledge from wood and concrete strategies is combined with new knowledge heavily emphasizing building assemblies with steel, as well as an understanding of building integration, which includes building systems and properties of building materials. The relationships between building facade and building envelop properties, functions and behavior of materials and assembly processes is also explored with intensive examination of various materials of building envelopes to maximize the building quality such as energy and functional performance. Each building component is reviewed and analyzed intensively to enhance understanding in steel construction. Throughout the building technologies courses, sets of construction documents are created and must meet professional quality in all aspects. The drawings also demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between construction and aesthetics of the architectural environment. Furthermore, it also strengthens architectural design abilities and methods.
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Reflection:
steel construction The construction drawings to the right were created for a structure using steel construction methods and techniques. The goal was to produce documents that utilized a multitude of materials to envelope the structure such as stucco, EIFS, curtain walls, and aluminum composite panels. The knowledge gained from studying steel connections was very valuable and has improved my ability to design around the opportunities steel construction offers. Many structures today are constructed through steel and concrete, so having sufficient knowledge about the construction of both serves to make me a more valuable member in a firm and in a project team. Perhaps the most influencing part about studying steel construction is the ability to effectively lay out column schemes and beam depths in the beginning of design development leading to a more complete visualization of a project.
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10) UNITING TWO SIDES mixed - use concept : inhabitable bridge site analysis Located in Huntington, Indiana, the two sides of a historical city are bridged with a mixed-use complex. The proposed long screen serves as a canvas to compliment the historical buildings around it, while its form allows for much needed green space and effective response to its surroundings.
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longitudinal section | floor plans 1 - 3 The screening element serves to provide a barrier between the circulation and the road. It protects the building from noise, vapors, and provides an aesthetic character to the vernacular.
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The model illustrates how the screen interacts with the roadway and serves to protect the structure from noise and odors, as well as provides a visual aesthetic to the streetscape. The screen also interacts with visitors and residents of the project by interacting with them through openings and creating a change in space from the surrounding area.