SEAN SPENCER Selected Works 2020-23
CONTENTS
3 SCULPTE PAR KIRKWOOD Mixed-Use Library & Residential *Awarded Grand Prize for TVS Design Competition* page 4 01 THE LIVING CURVE Single Family Residence page 16 02 Art Museum *On Display at Kennesaw State Architecture Dept.* page 24 03 FUTURE STOP Bus Stop page 34 04 WALL OF ART RF.C9 MOUNTAINEER’S REFUGEE Design Communication II Precedent page 38 05
SCULPTE PAR KIRKWOOD
*Awarded Grand Prize for TVS Design Competition*
The project takes place in the developing neighborhood in Kirkwood, Atlanta GA. It looks a the blend of Library and Residential programs to create a new mixuse building architype. The proposal looks at the project’s relationship to the surrounding context first by carving within the structure in relation to how sun interacts with the envelope and how to allow sun to still reach neighboring structures. The design also looks at how to redefine the idea of a library and how to encourage engagement with it.
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The model below diagrams the solar carving done in the form finding phase of the project, the building types around the site, and circulation path densities
FORM CARVING W/ SUNLIGHT
TOP LEFT Site Plan
BOTTOM LEFT Site Force Model
SUN CARVING BASED ON ALLOWING NATURAL LIGHT FOR NEIGHBORS PLAN STUDY OF CARVING
MAX HEIGHT AND LOT SETBACKS W/ IMPACTED NEIGHBORS
6 SITE PLAN SCALE: 1/16" = 1'
SECTION STUDY OF CARVING
SITE ANALYSIS
BOTTOM MIDDLE
Process Diagrams
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Programmatic Analysis
PROGRAMMATIC PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
BASIC BLOCKS FROM FORM STUDY GENERAL PRIVATE VS PUBLIC
PROGRAMMATIC DIVISION W/ CARVING TO CREATE ENTRY
FACADE ADDTION BASED ON VACCUM FORM STUDY
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PROGRAMMATIC ANALYSIS : LIBRARY
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LEFT Ground Floor Plan
TOP MIDDLE Second Floor Plan
BOTTOM MIDDLE Third Floor Plan
TOP RIGHT Typical Residential Unit Section
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The design explores merging library and residential spaces with introduction of the rooftop courtyard as a mediary space for the very different programs.
The design heavily explores the entry sequence. The street scape begins to flow through the building. There is an A-B-A rhythm in the entry sequence with a play of expansion and compression.
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LEFT Section BB Perspective RIGHT Section AA Perpective
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The front elevation shows the continuation of the side walk to the roof top courtyard space. It also explore scale changes through the large civic gesture of the digital facade to the immediate change to human scale of the library entrance. The front elevation also explores the visual identity of the library in modern times.
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LEFT Front Perspective
TOP RIGHT Courtyard Perspective
BOTTOM
RIGHT Interior Library Perspective
The section model allows your eyes to move up and down through the design. It celebrates the entry section and how the structure weaves its way through and around the design. The structure plays the role as the roof, facade, ceiling, and skylight.
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Physical Model 1/8th Scale
THE LIVING CURVE
“The Living Curve” is a home on Terrell Mill Road for the couple David and Sally. The house is considered “Living” because of the form’s implementation with sustainability. The house appeals to all the needs and wants of its clients and gives every aspect of the house a purpose.
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The Terrell Mill site provided plenty of opportunites with the downward sloping topography. Though there were many problems like the noise from the street and privacy from neighbors. I began sketching to find ways to solve these problems with the form of the house itself by pulling the roof from the topography and creating one continous move to define the spaces in the home.
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THE SITE
INITIAL SKETCHES
THE SPACES
The client wanted spaces where they can entertain guest while also having privacy. This design actively uses its roof as a place where the most public activies can happen. The external staircase allows the owners to entertain their guest without them ever entering their home
MIDDLE Level 1 Plan
TOP RIGHT Level 2 Plan
BOTTOM RIGHT Roof Plan
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ROOF COMPONENTS
A. GREEN ROOF
B. WATER COLLECTION ROOF
C. CONCRETE ROOF/ CEILING
SPACES
1. ROOFTOP WINE AREA
2. KITCHEN/DINING
3. COURTYARD
4. ROOFTOP FIREPIT
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Exploded Axonometric TOP RIGHT Section Perspective Diagram
BOTTOM RIGHT Section Diagrams
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A A B C 2 4 3 1
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NATURAL VENTILATION DIAGRAM
WATER SYSTEMS DIAGRAM
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
TOP
TOP MIDDLE
BOTTOM
BOTTOM
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LEFT
View of rooftop wine area
View into studio space
MIDDLE
View into kitchen/dining area
RIGHT Birds-eye view of entrance
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View of hallway between studio and master bedroom
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WALL OF ART
*Displayed at Kennesaw State Architecture Dept.*
The “Wall of Art” is a art museum located in Marietta Square. The design focuses on creating ideal spaces for studios and galleries with the use of a “WALL” that becomes a directional element for circulation and the creator of programmatic spaces.
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SITE ANALYSIS
SITE PLAN
the square follows a rigid grid layout through major and minor axis
Site Activites and Views
The side walk houses a large amount of people and activies throught the day. Those activites include eating, dancing, walking, etc.
VEHICULAR AND PEDERSTRIAN CIRCULATION
combination between both way and single way roads
pedestrian walk way springs radially from the center of square
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ZONING government stores resturants studios/ galler y space entertainment
AXIS DIAGRAM major axis minor axis
Concept
The inspitation is based off of the ideaologies of the artist Kazimir Malevich’s concept of “Suprematism” which is the development of forms of expression that moves away from the typical natural forms. The Marietta Square site is an example of a pure rigid natural form, with all its buildings layed out according to its grid. This design moves to break the typical grid from the given site
Geometric Analysis of Site Sketches
Process Models
27 social focused social gallery studio lobby gallery studio view to square Painting by Kazimir Malevich Form Investigation Thourgh Artwork Natural form of site boundaries Divison based on basic spacial envionments Perpendicular lines dividing programtic spaces Geometric Analysis of Site Pure rigid gird Connection to Glover park through amphitheater to create new grid for design SPACE Lobby Gallery Studio O ce Cafe Loading/Unloading Talk Walk Sit Eat View Work ACTIVITES Social Focused Quiet Medium Loud ENVIRONMENT social focused social gallery studio lobby gallery studio view to square Painting by Kazimir Malevich Form Investigation Thourgh Artwork Natural form of site boundaries Divison based on basic spacial envionments Perpendicular lines dividing programtic spaces Geometric Analysis of Site Pure rigid gird Connection to Glover park through amphitheater to create new grid for design
NOUN-TO-VERB MATRIC
public v private social v focus program model circulation iteration iteration 1 iteration 2
Form Investigation tthrough Artwork
HANDRAWN FLOORPLANS
SOUTH ELEVATION 1/8th scale
CIRCULATION PROGRESSION WITH SPATIAL CHANGE:
The idea is for the visitor enter the building on the west side of the “WALL” and walk up the stairs and come out to different pockets of gallery spaces. As they travel vertically, the size of the gallery decrease as the intimatecy increases. After seeing the three gallery spaces the occupts come to a rest area with a view to the amphitheater and square, serving as a tribute to Marietta. Occupants then travel down the elevator to the scupture garden and then exit on the other side of the “WALL”.
REST AREA DETAIL SECTION:
The rest area is the most initmate space in the art gallery. It is a quiet area design with concrete materials and a minimal about of light interation. The slightly slanted roof provides a small light show just before entering the rest area. The area opens up to a direct view of Marietta Square’s amphitheater as a tribute to the “live art” of the community
28 LEVEL 1 PLAN 1/8th scale LEVEL 2 PLAN 1/8th scale SCULPTURE GARDEN WOMENS ROOM MENS ROOM SERVICE ELEVATOR Satoria Womens Clothing Store LARGE OBJECTS GALLERY STUDIO SCULPUTRE LOUNGE STORAGE OFFICE UNISEX ROOM WET ROOM SERVICE ELEVATOR PUBLIC ELEVATOR A B C D D LEVEL 3 PLAN 1/8th scale LEVEL 4 PLAN 1/8th scale MEDIUM OBJECTS GALLERY STUDIO 2 PRIVATE OUTDOOR LOUNGE LEVEL 1 PLAN 1/8th scale LEVEL 2 PLAN 1/8th scale LOBBY CAFE SCULPTURE GARDEN KITCHEN WOMENS ROOM MENS ROOM SERVICE ELEVATOR UNLOADING ZONE Satoria Womens Clothing Store FRONT DESK ENTRY VEHICULAR ENTRY ROOT STREET LARGE OBJECTS GALLERY STUDIO SCULPUTRE LOUNGE STORAGE OFFICE UNISEX ROOM WET ROOM SERVICE ELEVATOR PUBLIC ELEVATOR A A B C B C D D LEVEL 3 PLAN 1/8th scale LEVEL 4 PLAN 1/8th scale MEDIUM OBJECTS GALLERY STUDIO 2 PRIVATE OUTDOOR LOUNGE circulation to use structure balance circulation to use structure circulation to use additive/ subtractive
SQUARE
LEVEL 2 PLAN LEVEL 3 PLAN LEVEL 4 PLAN LEVEL 1 PLAN
“A design where the “WALL” becomes a directional element for circulation, a separation technique for focused and social spaces, and the connector of all artistic spaces”
EAST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
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FRAME OPENINGS:
The Etfe plastic framing creates a unique pattern which opens up at specific locations. On the south framing it opens to capture two different activities happening along it. The first activite being walking and the second being sitting. The east frame openings allow for a more direct light to enter the gallery space, specifically the large objects gallery. This allows for a spot light on a specific artwork.
east framing
south framing
up the stairs and come out to decrease as the intimatecy view to the amphitheater and the scupture garden and then
SOUTH ELEVATION 1/8th scale
EAST ELEVATION 1/8th scale
REST AREA DETAIL SECTION:
The rest area is the most initmate space in the art gallery. It is a quiet area design with concrete materials and a minimal about of light interation. The slightly slanted roof provides a small light show just before entering the rest area. The area opens up to a direct view of Marietta Square’s amphitheater as a tribute to the “live art” of the community
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VIEW TO SQUARE sunrays light shower entry 10 10 rest area
SECTION AA
SECTION DD
SECTION CC
SECTIONS
SECTION BB
SECTION PERSPECTIVE + PLAN:
Showcasing the change in environments and use through the “WALL” split with how it facilitates transitions through different activites. Sharing the play of interior and exterior spaces and their relationships to focused vs social spaces.
DETAIL SECTION PERSPECTIVE :
Detail section perspective showing the importance of the “WALL” structurally. The wall supports each floor with a steel beam connection that goes through the “WALL”. The floor then connects to a column that supports both glass facade and etfe facade
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TOP LEFT
View of Lobby Atrium
TOP MIDDLE View into Gallery 2
BOTTOM MIDDLE View into Sculpture Garden
RIGHT Birds-eye view
BOTTOM LEFT View into Rest Area
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THE FUTURE STOP
“The Future Stop” is a small bus stop design. The bus stop is designed in Midtown Atlanta, Ga on Peachtree Street North-East. It is a futuristic aesthetic spin on bus stop architecture with plays on material elements, lighting elements, and comfortability. The design focuses on visibility from bus driver-to-stop, bus schedule, graphics, and safety.
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TOP LEFT Site Plan
TOP MIDDLE Plan
BOTTOM MIDDLE Section AA
TOP RIGHT Explode Perspective
BOTTOM RIGHT Elevations
36 A A SECTION AA PLAN ORTHOGRAPHICS
EXPLODED PERSPECTIVE ~ LAYERING ELEMENTS
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1. Outer Aluminum Cladding
2. Aluminum Skeleton
3. Custom Wood Seating
4. Displays
5. Lights
6. Skylight
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WOOD SEAT CONNECTION TO ALUMINUM SKELETON LEFT ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION BACK ELEVATION RIGHT ELEVATION
7. Trash/ Bike station
RF.C9 MOUNTAINEER’S REFUGEE
Precedent Analysis
In DeComm II we are introduced to the digital modeling program Revit and drafting program Autocad. We continue to refine our illustrator, photoshop and indesign skills.
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LEFT Plan ABOVE East Elevation
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TOP RIGHT South Elevation RIGHT Section AA
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BLACK PINEWOOD
CURTAIN WALL GLASS
STEEL MULLIONS
PINEWOOD FLOORING
STEEL FOOTING
RF.C9 MOUNTAINEER’S REFUGE
The proposal is constructed through planes and angles. It also has a cover which within its folds allows the entrance and cuts for exterior views. Composed of a central core of services,the form is established from folds that correlatively determine its interior and exterior.
The shell is composed of pine wood, metal elements and crystals are transformed to fulfill two functions, structural and volumetric.
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RIGHT Exploded Axonometric
LEFT Wall Section Detail
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