RYAN LABARRE Portfolio Of Undergraduate Works
“The future of creative work lies in the hands of those who can construct their own ideas� -Steve Badanes
Table of contents: Project I: Project II: Project III: Project IV: Project V: Technical skills:
Programs:
Box Problem Brick Problem Chable Nevogilde House Aggressively Passive Drawing Graphic Design Rendering Fabrication
Design/Build
Box Problem: Design/ Build Arch 3250 Fall Semester 2009 Todd Rhoades
Bento Box Walnut, Alder
[Far left] Sides in preperation for sanding Alder
[left] Wood joinery shop drawing Pen on paper [Right]
Design Problem: Design a box, or wooden container, that is used in a specific ritual or performs a specific task. The Design should use multiple wood techniques for both joints, and decorative elements. Idea/Concept: A reinterpreting of the ancient Japanese Bento box that is flexible for one or two people making for a striking contrast between complexity in design and ease of use in all parts of this daily ritual. Result: The design addresses how it would be used before and after the actual meal was eaten and also given an elegant storage solution. Chop stick storage also doubles as a structural component of the box.
Sketch/concept
Hand cut finger joints with a pullsaw. [bottom right]
Final Prototype
Detail photographs of lid & finger joints [top left] Lid also doubles as a drying stand [right]
Design/Build
Brick Problem: Design/ Build Arch 3250 Fall Semester 2009 Mark Wickstrom
Torah Study Booth CMU, Brick, Wood, Tar Paper
[Far Left] Bricks staged prior to construction [Left] Day 1 concept sketch Pen on paper
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Design problem: Design a structure that serves a particular religious institution that is represented in Icon, Material, Form and function. Designs must fit a limited footprint and be either a single unit or part of a larger design. Idea/concept: Make a single “unit� that could be used in multiple sets or as a standalone building. Unit will be designated as a torah study area and is to have room for a desk and seat for studying. Result: adapting a shed roof between a flat and an arch allow for maximum space inside while keeping the external aesthetic clean. Simple construction techniques make for quick assembly and make the building flexible in a variety of environments.
Process
1: First day project meeting 2: Laying the starting CMU course 3: portland cement 4: Cutting the roman arch 5: Arch setup and keystone detailing 6: Roof fabrication and sheathing
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Elevations
Iterations and formations of proposed uses [below]
Design/Build
CHABLE: Furniture Design Spring Semester 2010 Thomas Oliphant
Chable in Chair form Cardboard, PVC, Wood
[Far left] Parts arranged for assembly Cardboard
[left] Concept sketch Pen on paper
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Design problem: Design a flexible piece of furniture that fulfills a specific task. Design should address materiality, aesthetic choices and ergonomics. Idea/concept: Make a chair that can become a table and a table that can become a chair. The “Chable� will be designed with Autocad and cut with an industrial laser cutter. Nesting and sizing issues result in the project being splint into 2 separate parts connect by a PVC pivot point. Result: The chable is specific but flexible piece of furniture that can be switch with relative ease due to the lightweight cardboard. The chair can support several hundred pounds and works perfectly as a table.
Study model
1: table 2: Flip 3: Pivot 4: Chair
Prototype
Design
Nevogilde House Design/ Build Arch 3250 Spring Semester 2010 Dan Clark
“Mother-in-law addition� Modeled in Rhino, Rendered in Vray
[Left] Sketch by Eduardo Souto Moura Pen on Paper
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Design problem: Design an addition to the Nevogilde house in Oporto, Portugal by Eduardo Souto Moura. Design should be within the sprit of the aesthetic already in place and should use a similar color palette and material library. Idea/Concept: A small courtyard acts as a transition space between the new addition and the existing hallway. The rhythm between inside and out is reinforced twice over as users move from outside the house, into the addition, and back into a small rear entry space. Result: The guest cabin/ office has a bedroom, half bath and a small office area. Its subtle presence is made known by 2 holes cut in the rear wall, and a small amount of roof poking above.
Front Facade
Street Elevation [below]
Addition
Study models
Exploded roof diagram [Below] Massing diagram [Right]
Design
Aggressively Passive Arch 5300 Fall Semester 2011 James Lutz
“Saw-tooth� style P.V. array Modeled in Rhino, Rendered in Vray
[Left] Building addition sketch Pen on paper
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Design Problem: Design a building with three properties: -Mixed use combining residential, retail and office space -Net positive that uses less energy than it takes off the grid -Passive design systems that maximize potential energy gain and minimize loss. Idea/Concept: Make the new construction connect with an existing warehouse that can be upcycled into a residential space. This design makes use of the buildings location in an up and coming industrial neighborhood to break the standard building material pallet while remaining true to the goal of passive design. Result: hyper insulated walls and window placement help lower the buildings energy loss during the winter, while building integrated P.V. arrays on the roof help cool the building during the summer. The transition space in-between allows space for a cafĂŠ or small restaurant.
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Site Analysis
Program model
The Western wall of the addition is comprised of hyper insulated concrete with deep recessed windows to minimize solar gain.
The rear face of each “sawtooth PV� panel is comprised of glass to allow defused light to enter the buildings top floor.
windows on the western side of the building allow for light penetration on the commercial floors while minimizing solar gain during the summer months.
“Saw-tooth� PV panels cover the horizontal area between the front and rear building integrated Bi-facial PV panels
Window mounted PV panels double as sunscreens to block the sun during the summer months
Green Roof
Section of passive systems [below] shows how passive ventilation and water collection help boost building efficiency. Diagram of the street level green area [right] with water reclaim pond and cistern.
Final model
Drawing
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A.P. Ryan LaBarre + Peter Toft
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Graphic Design
Renders
Fabrication
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