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Contents
Description: Type: Date:
Intro. 02 Tyler Mason
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Tedx Stage
LMA
TriPOD
Grasshopper
Design/Fabrication of Wall System
A Comprehensive Design
Lighting for an Urban Stage
Research/Investigation
Theater Set
Art Museum
Industrial Design
Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
Spring 2014
Fall 2014
Grasshopper Scripts
Fall 2015
About Me 04
About + Resume
About After Graduating from Texas Tech with a Bachelors of Science in Architecture in 2013, Tyler continued to complete his Masters degree, focusing on digital design + fabrication at Texas Tech. His work exhibits a wide range of design skills, from architecture to lighting, and furniture design. Selective works have been exhibited at the Seoul art space_mullae in Seoul, South Korea and at Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea. Other exhibitions have taken place in Lubbock, Texas and Taos, New Mexico. Tyler will complete his Masters degree at the end of 2015.
Education 08/13 - 12/15
Masters of Architecture (Professional Degree) Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX Design Certificate in Digital Design + Fabrication Current GPA : 3.85 w: http://issuu.com/tymason92/docs/
08/10 - 12/13
Bachelor of Science in Architecture Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX Final GPA: 3.3
architecture_portfolio e: tymason92@gmail.com t: 254 760 8778
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Experience 05/15 - 8/21
Architectural Intern BSB Design Developed 3d models and drawings for marketing and assisted in schematic design. Also assisted in production of construction documents.
06/12 - 5/15
Student Recruiter Texas Tech University Assists with recruiting high school and transfer students into the Texas Tech Architecture Program. Acts as a valuable student resource to the administration and recruitment office.
Skills Software:
Excellent command of: Rhinoceros 3D Autodesk AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Word
Vray for Rhino Grasshopper Plugin for Rhino Google SketchUp Form Z
Some experience with:
Other:
Autodesk Revit
Arduino
Processing
Mircosoft Excel
Highly knowledgeable in product/furniture design and LED lighting design as well as lasercutting, CNC milling and 3d printing. Excellent visualization skills including graphic design, model making, architectural renderings, and presentation/production drawings.
Awards 04/13
Paul W. Foster Scholarship
04/14
Chapman Harvey Architects Inc Scholarship
04/15
AIA Waco Chapter Memorial Scholarship, Nolan E. Barrick Scholarship, Dean’s Fund for Excellence Scholarship
Exhibitions 07/13
Living Industrial: Study aboard design studio exhibition in Seoul, South Korea.
10/14
Urban Stage: Graduate design studio with the revitalization of downtown Lubbock, Texas
08/15
Student Works Exchange Exhibition: partnered with Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea.
09/15
The Paseo: Arts festival featuring local and global know artists held in Taos, New Mexico
Tedx Stage Lighting and Stage Design + Fabrication Tedx : Ideas Worth Spreading | Texas Tech University Collaboration with Prof. Khun Park + Rachel Burch
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Fabrication Process
Tedx is an independently organized Ted Talk by volunteers to create an intellectual platform of Ideas Worth Spreading. The design criteria was set for : portability, modularity, affordability, and stream-lining mass production sequences. As a consequence of this criteria the concept becomes a simple yet complex effect. A total of 9,680 bottles were donated towards this project which meant the total cost for the project accured 1,073 dollars; about 1/6 of the price the Tedx committee had planned. For the design, bottles would be attached to laser cut plexi sheets by using the caps to fasten the bottle. One laser cut sheet would create a single module for the wall system. This would make fabrication easier being off-site. LED Lights would be used underneath the wall system to illuminate the backdrop. Different color combinations were tested to see how bottles would defuse the light. The design was focused, not on the water bottles or the lights themselves but their combination and the visual effect it created. The project has been nominated by the National Conference on the Beginning Design Student in 2015.
Left: Dasani water bottle + laser cut 24 x 36 plexi sheet
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Right : Close-up of LED light bar underneath wall system
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Modular System
5 One sheet would contain 176 bottles to create one module for the 7’6”x 35’ wall system. A total of 55 modules were used for the design. The system would be stacked with 5 and a half modules tall in order to cover the height of the stage. The plexi sheet (shown below) are designed intelligently to integrate with the adjacent module, thus creating a uniform modular system. RGB LED lights were placed beneath the wall system and projected upwards to illuminate the water bottles.
4 Right : Exploded diagram of stacked modules Below : Plexi sheet with bottle cutouts
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Installation Process
Below : Various installation photos on site Top Right : Laser cut acrylic sign with acrylic dowels to be inserted in between the water bottles Bottom Right : Module fabrication off-site
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Tedx Stage Design 14
Final Design 15 Tyler Mason
LMA A comprehensive design project for a proposed Lubbock Museum of Art Comprehensive Studio with Prof. Bennett Neiman
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Architectural Assemblages
The pre-design phase began with a series of architectural assemblages or built up models made from a series of individual pieces. Early studies (shown bottom right) began to develop strong linear spaces adjacent to large volumetric blocks. The next phase would be translate these spaces into a working program. The site would also be considered apart of the main strategy. Within a rather abandoned downtown Lubbock, there exists a small arts district called the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts or the LHUCA that has reactivated much of the downtown area. While the assemblages acted as conceptual drivers for the design, the surrounding site gave insight on how to formalize the design. This resulted in strong gestures towards adjacent buildings such as the LHUCA art center.
Right : Assemblage showing initial program development
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Left: Perspective of Assemblage Bottom Left & Right : Early studies of architectural assemblages
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Gallery Space Green Space
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Museum Lobby/Entrance
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[ Exhibition Unit ] E0 Exhibition Unit Entrance E1 Work Crew Lockers E2 Work Crew Restroom E3 Work Crew Lounge E4 Workshop + Loading Dock E5 Storage 1 E6 Management Office 1 E7 Management Office 2 E8 Storage 2 E9 Recycling
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Mezzanine Circulation Administration Offices Exhibition Unit
A8 A9 A1 A0 L2 L1 [ Museum Lobby/Entrance ] L0 Main Entry L1 Lobby/Atrium L2 Reception/Security L3 Gift Shop + Storage L4 Womens Restroom L5 Mens Restroom
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Entrance Waiting Area Reception Desk Guest Restroom Staff Restroom Staff Lounge Staff Offices Conference 1 + Storage Conference 2 + Storage Executive Office 1 Executive Office 2
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Program Development The objective of this stage of the project is the translation of the architectural assemblages into a working program, This would include three gallery spaces, administration offices, exhibition unit, and main lobby of around 20,000 sq.ft. The site includes an adjacent community art center to the west and a small clay/ceramics studio on the east side. One of the primary influences of the architectural assemblages were the strong linear spaces. This translated into the program as a mezzanine that would run throughout the museum galleries.
Left : Diagram of program analysis Below : Final Model of Museum
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Public Entrance Lobby Atrium Reception + Security Security Closet Gift Shop
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Galleries
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Exterior Spaces
- Exhibition Entrance - Workshop - Loading Dock - Storage 1 - Storage 2
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Staff Offices + Storage Conference + Storage 1 Conference + Storage 2 Staff Lounge Custodial Closet
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Overall Structural System
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Structural System
A structural model @ 1/8” = 1’ scale was created to better understand the relationship between the program and primary structure. 8” x 8”steel column tubes 8” x 12’ to 8” x 1’8” Beams 8“ x 12” C-Channels for Mezzanine 12‘ x 12‘ Concrete Shaft for Steel Members
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Exploded Iso
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1 - Perforated Metal Panels 2 - Glass Panels 3 - Steel Tension Cable + Spider Mullion System 4 - 7” Secondary Steel Purlins 5 - Primary Structure 6 - Steel Decking
7 - Rigid Insulation 8 - Column Footings 9 - 1” Finished Hardwood Floor 10 - 2” Cork Layer 11 - (2) 1” OSB boards
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Curtain Wall System The curtain wall on the west side of the design would include multiple primary and secondary structural systems working together. A system of tension cables and spider mullions would support glazing attached with perforated metal panels. The 2nd floor mezzanine would be directly adjacent to this wall system.
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Exploded Structural Systems
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Exploded Iso 1 - Perforated Metal Panels 2 - Awning - Secondary Steel Structure + Tension Cables + Concrete Base 3 - Concrete Panels (3) A,B,C 4 - Batt Insulation
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Concrete Panel System The concrete panel system would act as the cladding for the majority of steel frame design. Three large concrete panels would cover the frame with a metal studs behind them. The concrete panels would feature a unique linear design pattern that was influenced by earlier assemblage models. An awning system located on the west side of the design is also shown within this exploded diagram.
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Curtain Wall Detail Section
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1 - Vapor barrier, 2” deep rigid insulation, 2“ Steel decking, 6” secondary structure 9“ deep air space, 5/8” drop ceiling 2 - 1/8 “ Perforated Metal Panel 3 - Metal Flashing 4 - 4” Metal Stud 5 - 4“ Batt Insulation 6 - 2” x 2“ Steel Clip attached to Aluminum mullion 7 - 1 1/2” Double Pane Insulated Glass 8 - 1’3” x 8” Steel I-beam 9 - Stiffener Plate 10 - 7“ Steel Plate 11 - Tension Cable Bolted Connection 12 - Bolt Penetration 13 - Steel Cap 14 - Steel Clip for Panel 15 - Spider Mullion Body
15 - Spider Mullion Body 16 - Tension Cable - 10” x 1” Steel Guard Plate 17 18 - 1’ x 8” C-Channel 19 - 1” Finished Wood Decking, 2” Cork as Impact-Sound Insulation, (2) 1” OSB Boards, 7“ Steel Secondary Structure 20 - Turnbuckle 21 - 1” x 1“ Steel Clip for Panel Base 22 - Aluminum Mullion 23 - Isolation Joint 24 - 4” Concrete Floor Slab 25 -1” Rigid Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Concrete footing 26 - Keyed Joint 27 - Gravel + Drainage pipe
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1 - Vapor barrier, 2” deep rigid insulation, 2“ steel decking, 6” secondary structure, 9“ deep air space, 5/8” drop ceiling 2 - 8” Concrete parapet 3 - 2’“x 2” Steel Clip + bolt connection 4 - 1’3” x 8” Steel I-beam 5 - 4“ Precast Concrete Panel, 4” Batt Insulation + 4” Metal Stud, 1/4“ cement board, Vapor Barrier, 4” Metal Stud, 5/8“ Gypsum Board 6 - Aluminum mullion 7 - 1 1/2” Double Pane Insulated Glass 8 - Gutter System 9 - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” Steel Bar 10 - 1/8th Inch Perforated Metal Panel
11 - 4” x 4” Steel Column 12 - Tension Cable - Turnbuckle 13 14 - 2” x 1 1/2” Steel Bar 15 - Sealant and backer rod 16 - HSS Steel Rectangle 8” x 4“ 17 - 3.5“ x 3.5” Steel Clip + Anchor Bolt Connection 18 - Control Joint 19 - Anchor Bolt with 4” x .5” Steel Plate 20 - Finished Floor Tiles, 4” thick concrete floor slab, 4” thick gravel bed, site earthwork 21 - Isolation Joint 22 - 1” Rigid Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Concrete footing 23 - Keyed Joint 24 - Gravel + Drainage pipe
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Final Design 35 Tyler Mason
Final Design Strategy
A main emphasis was placed on how the mezzanine would interact with the adjecent site conditions. The mezzanine would also act as a transition generator for the entrance as well as in between galleries.
TriPOD An illuminated tripod for the city of Lubbock Urban Stage event Collaboration with Vicente Carrasco
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TriPOD
The Urban Stage is an installation on Ave. J, in the heart of downtown Lubbock. The event represents the coordination efforts of various institutions including the Texas Tech Administration, the College of Architecture, the City of Lubbock, and the Community. The purpose of this installation was demonstrate a healthy and feasible downtown Lubbock, which has been lacking a healthy urban environment. By using an initial design strategy of urban points, illuminated tripods were designed, fabricated, and organized along Ave. J to create a procession of beacons to light up the Urban Stage. With a limited budget of ten thousand dollars for an entire studio, the goal was to design something effectively that would have the greatest impact with limited resources. The tripods cost forty-five dollars each and were created around the same design language of giving the illusion of sticks leaning over one another with minimal characteristics.
Left : TriPOD variation - D Right : TriPOD variations
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Fabrication Process
Below : Various fabrication photos including routing, milling and welding Left : Wood excavation process for embedded LED lights
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Belt Sander to create tapered end
Table Router to create rounded corners
Milling Machine to excavate hollow space
Milling Machine to create recessed lip
TriPOD Exploded The Tripod is divided into 6 independent wood sticks, that are constructed separately and introduced into the welded steel joint system. Each stick needed a specific length in order to stand stable on the ground.
Exploded Diagram 45 Tyler Mason
20” 18”
*See detail exploded diagram
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Welded Joint
Battery Casing with Sensor 1.25” x 1.25” Wood Leg
LED Light Strip Masking Tape
Plexi Strip
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Detail Exploded 47 Tyler Mason
1.25” x 1.25” Wood Leg Recessed Lip
LED Light Strip Masking Tape Plexi Strip
Hole for Wiring
Tapered End
1.25” x 1.25” Steel Tube
Welded Connection
Pattery Pack with Remote Sensor
Final Design 49 Tyler Mason
Grasshopper Intensive research on the capabilities of grasshopper scripting Independent Research
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Truss/Panel System
This investigation focuses on generating architecture entirely from grasshopper scripting. The assembly includes a number of structural/skin components that can be controlled with grasshopper. Each of these parts can be easily edited to produce different variations. Parameters Controlled: A: Number of Columns Number of Horizontal Risers B: Number of Divisions in Truss System Number of Horizontal Truss Systems C: Surface Curvature Number of Panel Divisions D: Aperture Sizing and Placement
Left : Isometric of assembly Right : Exploded axo of each structural comonent
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Final Render 55 Tyler Mason
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Final Script 57 Tyler Mason
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Parametric Wall
This study investigates the potentials of grasshopper to produce an specialized interior wall. The form is controlled by a parametric curve that attracts the edge of vertical or horizontal louvers. Different parameters are controlled using grasshopper such as louver count, spacing, height and width. Due to each louver being different, each would have to be CNC milled out of wood. This investigation shows just one scheme of several different possibilities that could be realized.
Left : Isometric of assembly Right : Controlled Parameter of Attraction
Parametrics 59 Tyler Mason
Controlled Parameters The parametric curve is controlled by four control points that can be changed within grasshopper. This can produce a variety of different forms that can quickly be changed.
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Final Render 61 Tyler Mason
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Final Script 63 Tyler Mason