Ryan 2010 Grace -2014
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
RYAN JOHN GRACE Education
Alfred State – SUNY College of Technology Alfred, New York Bachelor of Science in Architecture – Winter 2014 Graduate GPA 3.59 - Dean’s List Onondaga Community College Syracuse, New York Architectural Technology A.A.S. – Graduated 2012 GPA 3.737 - Magna Cum Laude
Work Experience
Alfred State – SUNY College of Technology September 2014 - December 2014 Tutor for Architectural Technology related courses. Helping students of all years with Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, laser cutting, hand drafting, etc. C&S Companies June 2012 – August 2012/June 2013 – August 2013 Summer Intern in the Health Care and Education Department: Revit modeling/rendering, AutoCAD drafting, SketchUp modeling, Photoshop renderings and cost estimating Syracuse University Carrier Dome Catering December 2010 – April 2012 Setting up and stocking concession stands before events and then closing stands
7406 Bay Chapel Circle Liverpool, New York, 13088 RJGrace92@gmail.com / 315.877.8805
Skills
Revit Architecture modeling and rendering AutoCAD drafting Adobe Photoshop Google SketchUp modeling 3ds Max Design rendering and modeling Free hand sketching, rendering, and drafting using different types of media Model making craftsmanship; modeling by hand, laser cutting, and hot wire cutting
Awards/Honors
Dean’s List – Alfred State College ASC Design Build Competition 2014 & 2013 Second Place Winner Inducted to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society President’s List – Onondaga Community College Nominated to the National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi Business Highest Honors Award; Bishop Grimes Graduating Class of 2010
Activities/ Interests
Alfred State’s Southern Tier Architectural Resource Center Civic Engagement Alfred State Solar Decathlon 2015 Designer Member of American Institute of Architecture Students Architecture Club Student Senate Representative 2013-2014 Architecture Club Treasurer 2012-2013 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Finisher
Syracuse Health Complex
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Exhibit Space of Self
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Master Plan of Campbell, new York
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Buffalo Music Hall
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Small Town Community
Train station adaptive reuse
Bonaroo Bandshell
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Located at the intersection of South State Street and Burt Street, in Syracuse, New York is the proposed location of the Syracuse Health Complex. This location is overrun by poverty and surrounded by low income apartments. Low income communities are linked with higher rates of obesity and a lack of available fresh food. The challenge is to provide a complex with amenities that meet the needs of combating obesity. The solution is to create a block dedicated to a more health conscience living which is easily accessed though walking or by bus. Diet and exercise are the best solutions to countering obesity. People will be able to exercise on cardio machines, lift weights, swim and play basketball. The community garden will help families grow their own food and it is also for individuals to come and purchase fresh food.
01 Syracuse health complex
Senior Thesis - Spring 2014 Prof. David Carli Duration: 15 Weeks
Site Analysis
Bus Stops
Pedestrian Circulation Low Income Apt. Density
Form Development
Preliminary Model Progression
Section - BB
Section - AA
Pool
Basketball Court
Steel Framed Structure into Glue Laminated Arch
East Elevation
South Elevation
West Elevation
Market Pavilion
Community Garden
Second Floor Cardio Room
Aerial Shot of Model
Aerial Shot of Model
Community Garden
The objective was to create an exhibit inside the dimensions of a 20 foot cube (to scale) which would display your life. The exhibit was intended to hold pieces of your architectural work and miscellaneous works over the years. The design intent was to create a series of repeating serial planes which conformed to the human factor needs of the observer. The planes act as ribs which transform to fit the observer. The planes extend out on the bottom to break up the exhibit spaces. On the upper level there is additional viewing space along with the studio workspace.
02 Exhibit Space of self
Design Studio 3 - Fall 2012 Prof. Rick Carlo Duration: 3 Weeks
Plane Development
Study Model
Final Model
Workstation View of Upper Gallery
Stairs to Upper Gallery
Upper Gallery to Lower Gallery
Lower Gallery Exhibits
Lower Gallery Exhibits
Lower Gallery Display
03 103 Anderson Ave Apartments
Sustainable Studio Fall 2013 Prof. Mary Golden Duration: 8 Weeks
Reduction of the Heat Island Effect
Site Plan / Analysis
Front Yard Blowup
Water Catchment System
Natural Light
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Longitudinal Section
Transverse Section
Delaware Street Perspective
Our studio class of 11 students were given the objective of reforming the aging town of Campbell, New York, which is currently at a minimum functioning level. The lack of appropriate pedestrian circulation in town cuts off community connectivity. The result of the aging community is due in part by Campbell not having positive characteristics which draw people into the town. Re-establishing different community aspects of town will help to unite the community and also draw people into Campbell. This goal becomes a reality by adding trails throughout town and along the Cohocton River, community green spaces, and adding residential and retail areas. Landmarks such as a new welcoming sign and school entrance canopy will be added. Lastly, myself and another student took on redesigning the roads of Campbell. The design intent of the new roads was to help create the hometown feel as users were to drive on the street. In addition, we added two bike lanes going both ways which run through the town and also widened the sidewalks. We broke up the town into 4 sections, I focused on improving the Gateway District which is seen in orange.
04 Master plan OF CAMPBELL, NEW YORK
Urban Design Studio - Fall 2013 Prof. Jeff Johnston Duration: 8 Weeks
Model of New Road Layout
Elevation of New Road Layout
Model of New Road Layout
Plan of New Road Layout
Existing Entrance Conditions
Gateway District
Existing Underpass Conditions
Presentation to the Town of Campbell
Existing Land Conditions
Proposed Entrance from Highway
Proposed Underpass Walkway
Birdseye Perspective of Proposed Residential Homes and Public Park
Located at the intersection of Main Street and Pearl Street in Buffalo, New York is the proposed location for the classical style genre music hall. The major classical elements used were the arches which formed an arcade. I mixed classical elements with modern building design by having an arcade running along main street which created a humanized experience for pedestrians. Then the motions from a conductors hand dictated the angled mullion pattern for the curtain walls behind the arcade, which then ran into the facade of the remaining exterior.
05 Buffalo Music hall
Urban Design Studio Fall 2013 Prof. Jeff Johnston Duration: 5 Weeks
Facade Concept
Preliminary Facade Studies
Site Plan
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Section through Auditorium
Stage View from Second Floor
Under the Arcade
Main Street and Pearl Street Intersection Perspective
-TEAM LEADEROur studio class of 11 students were given the objective to create a small town community. We chose to create a town focused on younger adult living. As team leader, I had to ensure correct planning between each block and building so our town would appear united and well designed Our town was split into two; the Main Street District and the East End district. Different building height / lot size / building spacing between districts called for proper planning between each section. The Main Street Districts code, in general, said the buildings were going to be much larger, so we bookended the larger center buildings with smaller sized buildings to taper from the smaller buildings in the East End District into the Main Street District.
06 Small Town community
Urban Design Studio Fall 2013 Prof. Jeff Johnston Duration: 3 Weeks
Site Plan Green space helps reduce the heat island effect, creates points of interest for the occupants of the apartments, and they are attraction points for people from other towns
Bike lanes run on both sides of Genesse Street and Center Street; they help reduce the need for cars and promote healthier living.
Planning between blocks helped create connections, such as; green space to green space or parking to green space. As team leader, I had to ensure people were keeping the proper building spacing so these spaces would align.
Pathway to Opposite Block
Preliminary Town Study
East End District to Main Street District
Main Street District to East End District
Fitness Center & Bike Loft/Athletic Store
The Bonaroo Music and Arts Festival is located in Manchester, Tennessee and is home to several venues which artists of all types preform on. The objective was to design a bandshell which would be used for an artist of a certain genre of music to play on. An early conceptual design charette was used to study nature as a shelter. This charette led me to my concept of having a canopy of trees which would shelter the band. The leaves of the trees would then create a space for the spectators. The voids in the wood are for daylighting to pass through to the stage area as would light through the voids in the leaves of trees. This bandshell will blend into the earth as the entire site is located in the woods. The genre of artists which would mainly occupy this space would range from jam bands to blue grass.
07 Bonaroo bandshell
Design Studio 2 - Spring 2012 Prof. Theresa Godiers Duration: 8 Weeks
Initial Sketches
Bonaroo Site Map
Nature Inspiration
Preliminary Form Studies
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Longitudinal Section Perspective
Model Showing Tapering Ribs
Model of Bandshell
Site Plan Vendor Perspective to Stage
This historic preservation project is located in Hornell, New York and required us to do an adaptive reuse of an old Train Station. The design intent was to fill the space with a business that was able to utilize the monumental semi-circular windows. The proposed restaurant and bar will be capable of using these windows for occupants viewing pleasure. The design was executed by breaking the building up into three distinct sections. First is the E nt ra n ce / Lo b by / Restrooms, next the Restaurant and Bar, and lastly the Cooking/Preparation/Storage area.
08 Train station adaptive reuse
Historic Pres. Studio - Spr ‘12 Prof. Joy Carlson Duration: 2 Weeks
Exterior View
Bar
Floor Plan
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