whitney hansley M. Arch I Candidate 2016
whitney hansley 7602
occidental rd sebastopol,ca 95472
whansley@gsd.harvard.edu
education Harvard University Graduate School of Design Master of Architecture Candidate Cambridge,MA 2012-2016 University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning Bachelor of Science in Architecture Ann Arbor,MI 2008-2012
experience Heller Manus Architects San Francisco,CA Summer 2013 Primary tasks included creating 3D CAD models, code research, diagramming and rendering for various projects in addition to a competition entry for the San Francisco Planning Department S A AT A r c h i t e c t u r e San Francisco,CA June 2013 Work consisted of the creation of an RFQ Research Assistant Cambridge,MA Feb-May 2013 Collaborative research under the direction of Andrew Witt (Lecturer in Architecture, Gehry Technologies) investigating the history of design within 21st century architectural design Fog Crest Vineyard Sebastopol,CA 2010- present graphic & design consultant; work includes creating and editing media fact sheet, photography, assistance with the development of the winery’s tastong room. The latter includes work under the supervision of the project architect as well as the design for the entry sign Figure Skating Apparel Design 2004- present work includes client consultation, schematic design, and collaboration with dressmaker
awards & achievements P l a t f o r m 6 n o m i n a t i o n ( GSD student work publication) Spring 2013 R a o u l W a l l e n b u r g H o n o r A w a r d ( Undergraduate senior thesis award) Spring 2012 “ S c e n e s f r o m S t u d i o ” ( Architecture student exhibition) Winter 2012 L e o n a n d G l o r i a A l l a i n S c h o l a r s h i p ( merit-based) Fall/Winter 2012 “ F r e s h ” ( Architecture student exhibition) Spring 2011 Competitive Figure Skating~ US Figure Skating Senior Gold Medalist USFS Central Pacific Regional Competitor (2000-2007, 2008) ; USFS Pacific Coast Sectional Competitor (2006, 2007)
skills S o f t w a r e : A d o b e C r e a t i v e S u i t e ( Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) , M i c r o s o f t O f f i c e ( M i c r o s o f t Wo r d , P o w e r p o i n t , E x c e l ) , R h i n o c e r o s 5 . 0 , G r a s s h o p p e r , VRay for Rhino; Physical Modeling: 3D Printing, CNC milling, woodshop tools, hand modeling; Languages: Proficient in English and French
Selected works from the Harvard Graduate School of Design, the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan, and independent Projects
ARCHIVE mu s e m i n f i l l p ro j e c t
SPACE|PLACE v i s ua l i z a t i on a nd c o mp uta tion
1:1 VERTICAL EQUALITY mixed-use living
INTROVERSION a lu x u r y ho t e l
AUTONOMOUS DESIRE a n a u t o mu s e u m
I N F I LT R AT I O N a g r e e n hou s e f o r w o m e n
ELUDOM m o d u l a r i n h a b i t a t i on
SECURED BORDERS a l i b r a r y i n t e n s i on
FALL 2010
WINTER 2011
FALL 2011
WINTER 2012
conte nt
WINTER 2013
FALL 2013
TIMELESS
INTROVERSION a lu x u r y ho t e l
FALL 2013
Harvard University Danielle Etzler Fall 2013_duration 12 weeks
D u b a i , U n i t e d A r a b E m i r at e s The atrium lies at the center of the spectacle. While the temptation would be to establish a system through which the entirety of the form hidden within the exterior shell is revealed at some point, this project aims to question such mentality. Though the interior form is intended to seduce, it serves experientially as a catalyst for a series of distinct spatial interactions. The building is divided sectionally into six poritions, each division occurring at a moment where a larger, long-span program intersects. These intersections operate structurally as well as thermodynamically but perhaps more importantly, they render the atrium accessible in a way that would be impossible were it to remain a vast upward expanse.
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION
P O O L S + B AT H S _ 3 , 9 0 7 m 2
GYM + FITNESS_ 3,222 m2
H O T E L + R E S TA U R A N T _ 3 , 9 0 7 m 2
The diagrams present from left to right, the areas of the three main programs within the building- pools, gyms, and hotel- along with their respective sub-programs, the imagined sequence between said programs, and a three dimensional understanding of how they might dance around each other in space. Motivated by a desire to create passive cooling strategies, the larger programs are organized through a thermal spine that allows for the water in the pools to provide evaporative cooling to the gyms and lobbies.
public|private defying the archetype
diving pool
therapy pool
relationship of public to private spaces
form of the interior public realm
long span struc
ctural system
The relationship between public and private space is crucial within the project. Rather than the typical programmatic organization which would place all public activities at the base of the building and the private on top, this project aims to question such hierarchy by allowing the public to travel through the middle of the structure throughout its entire height. The intent thus, is not only to create a more inclusive communal environment but
egress and vertical structural systems
level thirty-five (+175m)
level twenty-nine (+140m)
th erma l ba t hs *c a ld arium h ea t ed thro ugh roof pan e l s
fac ade se r ve s du al fu nc tion as str u c tu ral load-be aring e le me nt as we ll as shading de vic e
res tau ra nt
* pools p rovide e vap orative cooling throug h p ip es in ce n tral sur face
d iving pool
gym
th er a py pool th e r mal b r e ak
gym
h otel lobby
* hot air from exterior f o rces cool air from lap po ols up and into the l o b by sp ace
lap pools
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winter solstice
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1:1 VERTICAL EQUALITY mi x e d - u s e l i v i n g
WINTER 2012
University of Michigan Irene Hwang Winter 2012_duration 8 weeks
e·qual·i·ty/i›kwälite/
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1. The state of being equal, esp. in status, rights, and opportunities 2. The condition of being equal in number or amount.
wealth
+ wealth
Chicago, Illinois
vertical hierarchy
= city
city
=
wealth
separation isolation privilege amenities views exlusivity
infusion of
CIVIC POROSITY
privatization of public domain vertical hierarchy
pedestrian lifestyle
separation isolation privilege amenities views exlusivity
infusion of
CIVIC POROSITY
privatization of public domain
=
wealth
pedestrian lifestyle
level one - four level one - four
city
level seventeen - level twenty seventeen level - twenty thirteen - sixteen level thirteen - sixteen level nine - twelvelevel nine - twelve
The notion of equality is one that is dubiously complex. In an effort to dissect and ultimately spatialize that complexity, equality in this project is addressed through a continuous dialogue between the geometric and programmatic. Sited on one of the most valuable proper- ties in Downtown Chicago, the unbuilt Chicago Spire was to be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and exclusively designated for luxury condominiums. The ensuing inequalities would have dramatized a sense of hierarchy at all levels: economic, social, and spatial— ultimately accentuating the divide between the elite and the pedestrian. Thus, the intent of this project is to spatially re-order the hierachies between the competing interests specific to the metropolitan area. Starting with the buying structure, which has redefined “unit.” No longer arranged in terms of big, bigger, and biggest, units are now defined as a 10’x10’x10’cubic volume. Future occupants purchase units according to their means and desires, whereby they can chose however many units and whatever location best fits their criteria. Finally, the proposal also includes the expansion and distribution of civic programs throughout the structure.
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public/ civic
residential/ private
on of
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PLANS PLANS
SPACE|PLACE v i s ua l i z a t i on a nd c o m p u ta tion
TIMELESS select independent and academic works
elastic mobility
1’9” 1’6” 1’3” 1’0” 0’9” 0’6”
landing 0:04
0’0”
skater performing a triple toe loop triple toe loop combination jump sequence
take off
landing 0:02
0’3”
set up 0:00
take off
Timing is everything. Unlike many other sports, in figure skating an entire performance will take place within a time span of under five minutes. Each individual element occurs within a matter of seconds. The take off for a jump happens within milliseconds. Thus, as it is impossible to think simultaneously of all of the instructions and corrections necessary to execute the element flawlessly, the skater must master the technique of visualization. The ability to think about space, time, and place as components within an elastic continuum has greatly influenced the ways in which I think about architecture.
Harvard University George Gard (partner), Anrew witt fall 2012_duration 3 weeks scripted in Adobe Illustrator using VBscript
the tardis
0’6”
There is no p r ivacy in G u nd H a l l , a nd s p a c e i s a t a p r e m i um . Ho w can we cr eate p r ivate sp aces within this cr am p ed environme nt? The Ta rdi s seeks to solve th is p ro b l e m w i t h d e p l o y a b l e p r i v a t e sp aces: avail abl e when necessar y and easil y sto r ed out o f the way whe n not. The second flo or k itch en et t e , a d j a c e nt t o t h e s t u d i o s bu t f l exibl e in ar r angem ent and cl ear o f egr ess p aths, is the testi ng site for the concept. Th e Tard is is a larg e - s c a l e a p p l i c a t i on o f t h e “ t wist-buck l ing” cyl ind er o r igam i m echanism . 1 Cho sen f o r its struc tura l a nd acousti c po tential, geom et r i c b e a u t y a nd d r a ma t i c a c t ua tion, the o r igam i cyl ind er is wo rk s concep tual l y but is im p o ss ible to mode l in dyn ami c C A D so ftw ar e b e c a u s e i t r e l i e s on c r u s h i n g o f m ater ial in r eal -wo rl d ap p l ication. Thus, the Tard is is co m p rise d of 3 6 rigid pan els wi th flexible joints. Th e p ro t o t y p e i s s t o r e d i n t h e ceil ing and can be r aised and l o wer ed via a susp end ed co rd . The rota tiona l moti on of dep lo ym ent is conv e r t e d t o a m o r e u s e r - f r i e nd l y l inear actuation via a custo m tur ntabl e that unf url s the te sse lla te d c ylinde r fro m above .
HANDLE ATTACHES TO TURNTABLE
COUNTERWEIGHT PULLEY SYSTEM
5’3”
7’6”
3’8”
PULL DOWN TO EXTEND
Harvard University Ingrid Bengston [pictured] + Tim Zeitler (partners), Chuck Hoberman TARDIS/ BENGTSON, HANSLEY, ZEITLER fall 2013_duration 21 6 weeks
ARCHIVE mu s e m i n f i l l p ro j e c t
FALL 2010
University of Michigan Teman Evans Fall 2010_duration 5 weeks
Ypsilanti, Michigan The project was to create an archive sited on one of the city’s main roads and adjacent to a train station. In an effort to showcase and ultimately celebrate Ypsilanti’s cultural history, the goal of the project was to create an archive of lost and found items collected throughout the city since its establishment. In this sense, the building acts as a threedimensional timeline as one progresses through the different exhibits. The juxtaposition of a grand atmosphere in which completely ordinary objects are displayed was intended to incite a feeling of introspection and an increased appreciation for the visitor’s current environment. The language of the glazed portion of the façade, derivative of the polemic model, was inspired by a conceptual representation the overlapping footsteps of travelers through the city over the course of time.
L_4
(+31’11”)
ground floor (+0’)
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L_5
(+13’0”)
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L_6
(+50’6”)
(+43’0”)
L_2
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L_3
(+20’1”)
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unfolded section
SECURED BORDERS a l i b r a r y i n t e n s i on
WINTER 2011
University of Michigan Tsz Yan Ng Winter 2011_duration 8 weeks
entrance from service alley
TUTORING ROOMS MAIN CIRCULATION DESK (below)
RESIDENTIAL entrance from service alley
MAIN CIRCULATION DESK RESERVE + SPECIAL COLLECTION main entrance
CAFE
book drop box
CLASSROOMS community multi-purpose area
What are the limitations of a library? The city of Ferndale, Michigan, located just north of Detroit, lacks a communal cohesion. The way that the city is divided by the historic Woodward Avenue creates a dramatic juxtaposition between the exposed commercial blocks and secluded residential areas. Inspired by a lecture given by Richard Sennett on borders and boundaries, this library attempts to subvert the current divisive nature of Woodward so that rather than continuing to act as a boundary, the site becomes a border instead. By providing a space that feels as sheltered, safe, and cocooned as the privileged private areas beyond while remaining absolutely public, the intent was that the once harsh boundary might begin to dissolve into an inclusive and inviting atmosphere.
L_1
L_0
COMMERCIAL
ELUDOM mo d u l a r i n h a b i t a t i on
WINTER 2013
Harvard University Elizabeth Whittaker Winter 2013_duration 3 weeks
The task was to design a structural module or series of related bays that could be configured to produce an arrangement of varied spaces. The intent was to have the true bay, an ellipsoid, hidden within the orthogonal solids that represented the most efficient packing solution. Motivated by a desire to exploit the discrepancies between the real and its economized representation, the idea was to create a gradient environment in which one passes from spaces where the invisible ellipsoid is the inhabitable space to modules that force the occupant to navigate the negative space.
ELUDOM D MODULAR INVERSION
occupying the negative
simplifying the form
x x 60°
x
10’0”
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finding the third dimension
OPTION ONE
OPTION TWO
SIDE BY SIDE
DIRECTLY ABOVE
LEVEL TWO(+ 10'0")
PLAN
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SIDE
ISOMETRIC
PLAN
FRONT
SIDE
ISOMETRIC *RED DENOTES LEVEL UNITS
anarchy
PLAN
order
SECTION
ELEVATION LEVEL ONE(+0'0")
LEVEL ONE(+0'0")
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OPTION THREE THROUGH THE ADAPTOR
LEVEL TWO
LEVEL TWO(+ 10'0")
LEVEL ONE
LEVEL TWO LEVEL ONE
LEVEL ONE(+0'0")
SCALE 1’ = 1/8”
P R O C E S S tumbling
PLAN
FRONT
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SIDE
ISOMETRIC *RED DENOTES LEVEL UNITS
inside out?
what if the space could turn
The manifestation of the negative occurs through a cable environment within which the hidden ellipsoid is more explicitly revealed. This inv erted module also creates an alternate interaction with the space thereby producing a gradated atmosphere as one progresses between a series of positive and negative atmosperes
occupation of the positive
occupation of the negative
I N F I LT R AT I O N a g r e e n hou s e f o r w o me n
WINTER 2013
Harvard University Elizabeth Whittaker Winter 2013_duration 3 weeks
Though Wellesley’s campus may appear to be free-form and lacking a higher sense of organization, it is in fact, intensely scripte themselves and pursue those interests which represent the concerns of the next generation but also to provide an updated subl when they leave to take on the world, the intentions of this project are to provide a space wherein the women may learn to filt
(in)f i l t r a t i o n
area
botanic gardens
500
office space
500
lounge
1000
community kitchen
1500
laboratories
2500
head house
3000
circulation
3600
greenhouses
5000
amphitheater
10000
student farm plot
20000
teaching space lecture/ gathering space/ reception storage space w.i.s.e fellows/ environmental studies faculty administrative staff conference space 24/7 access
24/7 access pizza oven dining area
2-3 designated areas
potting room office space for maintenance workers mechanical restrooms
permanent collection + exhibition research space 5 climatic zones
0%
percentage of total
100%
This graph shows the distribution of program requirements in terms of area, lighting requirements and public accessibility. Re
ed. The aim of this project is provide the women of Wellesley a space in which they can not only feel free to express imi nal message. If the intentions of the founders of the university were to toughen the women up so that they might be ready ter out the negativity so that they might find an inner strength
private
access hours
0600
1200
1800
0000 botanic gardens
office space
lounge
community kitchen
laboratories
head house
circulation
greenhouses
amphitheather public student farm plot
eflecting the o ver-arching aims of the project, the concept behind the graph was to begin to reveal and ultima tely reconcile the complexity of the programs with relation to each other and the structure as a whole.
CLASSROOM AMPHITHEATRE BOTANIC GARDENS KITCHEN HEAD HOUSE LAB LOUNGE OFFICE SPACE
COOL TEMPERATE FERN HOUSE DESERT HOUSE WARM TEMPERATE TROPICAL HOUSE
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AUTONOMOUS DESIRE a n a u t o mu s e u m
FALL 2011
University of Michigan Claudia Wigger Fall 2011_duration 12 weeks
What the automotive industry has been able to continuously exploit is the idea that desire need not exist in a fixed relation to a specific object. Ra follows that nearly anything can possess a perceived value-- even the seemingly broken city of Detroit. The question then becomes, how might on
planet
passion
secure environment
people
communal accessibiliity
affordable housing
revitali job creation
self-actual
reflection
values
esteem n
survival basic amenities
consistent access to food, water, etc
shelter
2.5% of population in need of shelter on any given night
employment stability
14.4% unemployment
belonging security
18.9 violent crimes per 1000 people (nat’l average is 4.5)
education
wealth
45% poverty rate
62% high school graduation rate
effective desires manifestations of primary needs
primary
safety n
knowledge
both academic and experiential
control internal
empowerment
the ability to ameliorate one’s conditions
physiologic
GM’s core company values coupled with the desire to offset the imposing nature of its nearby headquarters in the Renaissance Center make it
ather, through commutative properties, such desire can be shifted and redirected by way of various marketing techniques. If this is true, it ne create a space that serves as a canvas capable of reflecting the public’s projected desire for a re-invigorated city?
ization
precision landmark
power
commercial investment
GM core company values
tourist attraction
self-sustainable
lization
values
beauty
design
form appearance
knowledge
needs
pride
understanding of the city’s basic needs
rational secondary
g needs
perceived desires manifestations of secondary needs irrational
psychological emotional security
emotional attachment unrealistic expectation of fulfillment
power
needs
community
in the form of authority over others/ environment
control external
sustainability
manufactured
desire for physical things to fill psychological void
projection
cal needs polemic model the perfect sponsor for this project. The combination of an ostentatious auto museum with the very real need for merit-based housing allows the project to cater to both the genuine and the manufactured.
1. reception
2. daycare
3. learning center
4. cafe
5. offices
6. interactive display
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L_2
(+17’)
7. car wash
8. connection to People Mover
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9. museum store
10. visitor & residential parking
11. greenspace
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L_3
(+24’)
L_4
(+38’)
L_5
(+51’)
12. fitness room
The idea behind the polemic model was to illustrate how the community, modeled as the grey mesh and white acrylic could both shelte continuing educational courses that
er and be supported by the introduction of a new auto museum, shown as clear plexiglass. As part of the program, the project proposes a series of would take place in the classrooms during the evenings and during the day the classrooms would support a daycare for the museum’s employees.
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