Portfolio by TylerClark

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO TYLER CLARK Master of Architecture Kansas State University A: 1803 Kerr Dr. Apt 208 Manhattan, KS 66502 E: tclark11@ksu.edu P: 913.620.5390

OFFICE TOWER

Austin, TX

WELLNESS CENTER

Kansas City, MO

TIMBER IN THE CITY

Brooklyn, NY

URBAN GARDEN

San Diego, CA

BUS STOP

DESIGN-BUILD

Manhattan, KS

OFFICE TOWER Austin, TX

ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP During my time at Overland Partners Architects, I worked primarily on an office tower in Austin, TX. This tower will be the centerpiece of a large mixeduse development. My time was spent primarily on the concept and schematic design phases. I was part of a small team of four, giving me the opportunity to experience many roles throughout the project.

Much of my time in the concept phase was spent sketching and designing different schemes for the tower. My supervisors gave me incredible freedom to dream up new ideas and try them out. As part of the project team, I was allowed to attend and actively participate in every client and consultant meeting, which was an incredible learning opportunity.

Throughout my internship at Overland, I gained a wealth of knowledge and skill. Spending extended time in a professional office gave me confidence as a designer.

In the schematic design phase of the project, my roles continued to expand. During this phase, I was able to design and build a 3D printed model of our proposal for the client. The final result is pictured on the left. Additionally, a team-member and I constructed a Revit model of the project. We used this model to continually refine the design and to complete the drawings for the SD package.

As the project progressed, design decisions became more detail-oriented. In the latter stages of the schematic phase, I was tasked with designing different facade systems and comparing the aesthetics, efficiency, and cost of each one. This exercise was a lot of fun and a great learning experience. In the end, we designed and documented two different facade options in our schematic package.

WELLNESS CENTER Kansas City, MO

Green roofs were placed strategically to replace unwanted views out with landscaping.

URBAN OASIS Located in the heart of Kansas City, this project was designed to attract people living and working downtown. My concept was to contrast the exercise spaces with the dense urban environment that surrounds them. The transition from the bustling city streets into the building was very important. To create a tranquil environment, the entry lobby was placed directly under the glass-bottomed pool. This compressed and tranquil space prepares the users to enter the bright and open spaces to exercise. Once in these spaces, they will find high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light.

Several openings were provided in the outer shell, to provide daylight in key spaces below.

The structural system was studied in great detail, in each part of the building.

Construction documents were completed for key portions of the building. To better understand each materialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose and placement, I constructed a full-scale digital model. Pictured to the left, this model was used to help me better understand my structural system, connection details, mechanical systems, and finishing materials. Throughout this project, my building construction and detailing skills improved tremendously.

TIMBER IN THE CITY BROOKLYN, NY

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This project was sited in the recovering neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn. As seen in the diagram on the far right, I worked to extend their commercial district, and revive a critical portion of their city. Additional program was added on the ground floor to activate the street and encourage additional development in the area. As shown in the diagrams to the right, a series of carves were made into the initial tower. First, two gaps were made to form three separate towers, which each had views in all directions. It was incredibly important for this building to capture the stunning and unobstructed views of New York City around it. Next, the cuts in the tower were translated onto the podium element. This created physical permeability for pedestrians to pass through the building, and onto the elevated green space beyond the tower. In addition, it provided visual permeability, allowing light and views between the towers.

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Lastly, additional carves were made into each tower to frame key views in public spaces. The stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor needed to be seen by all residents of the tower. These carves frame the views in public skywalks that connect each tower.

A competition guideline of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture required timber as the primary structural material. Timber structural systems are on the cutting edge of high-rise design. My structural design combines an innovative cross laminated timber (CLT) system, with heavy timber trusses. The trusses create a columnless ground floor and support the CLT structure above. The CLT system above is comprised of solid vertical panels, which support a floor plate for each bay.

URBAN GARDEN SAN DIEGO, CA

THE DIVIDE With my first design project in school, I was challenged with the task of designing an urban garden, sited on the Pacific Ocean in California. I recognized the duality between the urban hardscape behind and the endless ocean ahead. My garden served as a transition between the two, allowing users to fully separate themselves from the city and immerse themselves in nature. To begin the design process, I created collages to express how users should feel as they enter the garden and progress through it.

In an urban setting, it is expected that many users will use this garden as a place to retreat from their busy schedules throughout the day. The first collage conveys the pressures and noise often felt in urban environments. Beyond a stressful and compressed feeling, it reveals materiality found in the city, like glass and concrete. The second collage begins to break away from strictly hard-scape, and reveals some natural elements as well. Here, transition occurs and the garden becomes interesting. The users will begin to feel their stresses disappear

as they are drawn toward the natural beauty of vegetation and water. The final collage suggests that users have become completely immersed in the natural environment, providing a respite from the surrounding fast-paced urban domain. Using these collages as a guide throughout the process, I designed my garden to seamlessly transition each user into a place of peace and rest.

BUS STOP MANHATTAN, KS

ITERATIVE DESIGN To gain public interest in new bus routes around town, the Area Transportation Agency in Manhattan, Kansas asked designers to create modern and innovative bus stops. The completed designs were put on display throughout the city. The display was aimed at engaging the public in conversation about expanding public transportation in the city.

My design solution featured a photo-voltaic roof, an eye-catching structural system, and two iconic prisms that glow during the night hours. Pictured are the iterations of physical models that were produced to reach the final design. Each model was further refined, as structure and usability were considered. In the end, I was able to produce a beautiful result.

DESIGN-BUILD MANHATTAN, KS

BAMBOO PLAY STRUCTURE Pictured on the previous pages, I was involved in the design and construction of a bamboo climbing structure for a local childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum. Working on a small team, I ordered all of the bamboo material, coordinated construction, and was heavily involved in the building process. We cut each piece of bamboo to size and used fiberglass to secure all of the individual pieces together in a safe and visually pleasing manner. Throughout the project, we had to custom-fit each piece because of the organic nature of the bamboo. In the end, every detail came together beautifully, and the client was tremendously pleased with the finished product.

CNC CARVING During my time in school, I took the opportunity to become familiar with the CNC machines available to me. The machines allow for extremely intricate and precise carvings and joinery, as shown in the photo on the left. I used these precision cuts to my advantage when designing a custom end table. I designed complicated joinery in a digital model that could never be built by hand. With the precision cuts of the CNC, I was able to bring my design to life. The table is made from poplar hardwood and features a unique interlocking pinwheel leg connection.

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO TYLER CLARK Master of Architecture Kansas State University A: 1803 Kerr Dr. Apt 208 Manhattan, KS 66502 E: tclark11@ksu.edu P: 913.620.5390