Thomas Barker Resume + Portfolio 2017
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COPENHAGEN KIRKE iVY DESIGN ASSOCIATES
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THESIS PROJECT ECOTOURISM + EDUCATION
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COMPREHENSIVE STUDIO HYBRID PROGRAM BUILDING
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HEAVY TIMBER STUDIO BIOMASS ENERGY PLANT
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URBAN DESIGN STUDIO PIAZZA, LIBRARY, HOUSING
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GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO IMMIGRANT CHILDREN HOUSING
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RESEARCH PROJECTS MORPHOLOGY + 1FT3
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SKETCHES FLORENCE LANDMARKS
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MODEL MAKING VARIOUS PROJECTS
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PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, CERAMICS + WOODWORKING
CONTENTS
RESUME
Thomas Barker
Get in touch
112 Doyle Ave. Providence, RI 02906
tbarker998@g.rwu.edu
203 535 9977
Education Class of 2016 Roger Williams University | Master of Architecture Class of 2014 Roger Williams University | Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Minor in Visual Arts Cum Laude 2013 International Studies Institute
Florence, Italy
Experience June 2016-Present iVY Design Associates | Pawtucket, RI
Residential construction documents in AutoCAD and SketchUp modeling International competitions, design and drawings Rendering and model making June 2014-Feb. 2015 Newman Architects | New Haven, CT Yale Beinecke Library renovation, construction documents in Revit Worked with the interiors department on inventory and Revit modeling of furniture Summer 2015 RWU Research and Model Maker | Bristol, RI Model maker for exhibit on architect William Warner to be displayed in Providence and Bristol, RI Summer 2015 RWU Studio Teaching Assistant| Bristol, RI T.A. in the Summer Academy program for high school juniors who are considering pursuing a degree in architecture
Achievements 2016 Master of Architecture Thesis Award 2015 Comprehensive Studio Design Competition | 2nd Place
12 Participants (student vote) 2015 RWU President’s Dinner Invitee 2013 Urban Design Studio Competition | 1st Place 9 Teams 2012 Core V Studio Design Competition | 2nd Place 75 Participants Dean’s List
Skills
Physical
Model making Drawing Rendering Laser cutting CNC Drafting
Digital
Revit AutoCAD SketchUp Photoshop Rhino InDesign Illustrator Multiframe
Personal
Woodworking Ceramics Printmaking Painting Calligraphy
Leadership Studio Guest Critique For RWU’s Comprehensive (graduate level) studio and second year studio reviews Habitat for Humanity Multiple houses around Greater New Haven and Rhode Island Freshman Studio Mentor Assigned a studio class per semester to aid in both technical and theoretical aspects of design as well as help students adjust to life within architecture school Providence Animal Rescue League Foster volunteer
Sydhavn Kirke Copenhagen, Denmark Professional Work
iVY Design Associates Located in Sydhavn, a neighborhood of Copenhagen’s rapidly growing harbor district, this project aimed to highlight the terrestrial and celestial aspects of the church experience. By taking an open and inviting stance towards the harbor, the church becomes more than just a place of worship and helps to shift the canons of a traditional church to meet the contemporary needs of the parish. As part of the project team, I was involved in the design process from the beginning to the end and also completed renderings.
Ground Floor Plan
Ecotourism + Education Stanton, KY Thesis Project
Professor: Hasan-Uddin Khan Master of Architecture Thesis Award Unearthed: Ecotourism and Education in the Red River Gorge explores the plight of impoverished and oftentimes overlooked populations in Appalachia. This thesis sought to help stimulate economic growth while revitalizing and celebrating the cultural and environmental experiences of the region. The program consists of a Job Corps center and accommodations for visitors to the area.
Proposed Trail Connections to Site
By looking at aspects of the project that range from national trail additions to details in heavy timber, this project spans between the macro and micro scales of design. As with all projects, it was important to view this thesis as a part of a larger network of environmental, political, and societal systems that thrive together. PDF of full thesis book available upon request
Fissures + Permeability
Maintaining Site Drainage
Study Model on Site
Prefab. Housing Module
Housing: Solar Carving
Site Plan
Hybrid Program Building Madrid, Spain Comprehensive Studio
Preliminary Collage
Professor: Roberto Viola Ochoa 2nd Place: Student vote The comprehensive studio encompasses in depth analysis of structural and mechanical systems, design document set, and site. The objective was to design a hybrid program building in Lavapies, one of Madrid’s most cosmopolitan neighborhoods. In a party wall scenario with a 40% site restriction, this project looked at the las corralas (courtyard) typology of the region as its parti. The idea of portmanteau was the driving force behind this project which combines Lavapies’ rich history with influences from a growing multicultural population. PDF of full Comprehensive Studio booklet available upon request
Interactions
Courtyard + Exterior Connection
Facade Studies
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Sustainable Solutions 1.Passive Ventilation 2.Evaporative Cooling 3. Sun Shading 4. Geothermal Wells 5. Stack Effect
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Multiframe Structural Analysis
Structural Axon
Mechanical Axon
Biomass Energy Facility Providence, RI Graduate Design Studio
Firm in Residence: Gray Organschi Architecture An exploration in heavy timber construction, this biomass plant is prominently located along the Providence River. The driving force behind the design was to destigmitize energy plants and show the potentials of biomass. Designed to be a destination, the project rises from the ground, creating a vast public space on its roof. Folly-like smoke stacks and paths that weave around and through the building help to further engage the public. Catenary arched CLT structure slope in multiple directs to accommodate varying topographic and height needs.
Childrens Housing Dorchester, MA Graduate Design Studio
Professor: Anthony Piermarini To design a temporary home for displaced immigrant children, this project first researched the idea of play and how it can be intertwined with design. From explorations into movement, folklore, and adult playgrounds to combining modes of play into tectonic and architectonic scenarios, the final parti and concept centers around ‘play walls’. By expanding on the use of poche as a definition of spatial relationships, walls become destinations and places of refuge and play for the children.
Phase 1 | Adult Playground
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Library + Piazza Design Florence, Italy Urban Design Studio
Professor: Carlo Achilli Partner: Christine Borland 1st Place, Class competition We were tasked with designing a library and student housing, along with a piazza and street redesign. The housing portion draws inspiration from the old city walls that surround Florence, with the library puncturing through as the new democratic attraction. Expanses of mirrored glass pay homage to the past as they reflect the historic townhouses across the piazza. The streets were rethought with additional space and greenery, and pocket parks were created among them. The piazza is to now serve as a multifunction space for students and locals alike and includes underground parking.
Research Projects Roger Williams University
Left Page: An initial exploration for the heavy timber studio taught by Gray Organschi Architecture, we were challenged to create a 1ft3 wood object. This project utilized kerfing and bending to create an edgeless 'cube' that would amplify sound. Right Page: Beginning with the single elastegrity module on right, my team and I aimed to design a self supporting compressive column that utilized the idea of bio elasticity. By reverse engineering the initial elastegrity, we were able to make key discoveries that led to the final outcome. The findings from this project have been used in Professor Lefteris Pavlides personal work. Partners: Ryan Danby, April Gaddis
Model Making Various Projects
William Warner Exhibit Model
Dubai Neighborhood | 3D Print
Tensegrity Pavilion
Wall Section Model
Bridge Design
Sketches Florence Landmarks
Art Explorations Painting, Printmaking, Woodworking + Ceramics
Still Life, Acrylic Paint
Shaker Boxes
Intaglio Print
Ceramic Leaf
THANK YOU
Thomas Barker e | tbarker998@g.rwu.edu p | 203.535.9977