WILLIAM BILYEU_ Selected Architectural Portfolio
SOUTH LAKE UNION TIMBER TOWER 04-11
TRUNCATED SEATING 12-17
VERTICAL VILLAGE APARTMENT HOUSING 18-23
FILTERING WATER FLOWS 24-31
PARAMARKET PAVILION 32-39
CENTER FOR URBAN EXPLORATION + EDUCATION 40-49
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LEED Green Associate
WILLIAM BILYEU_ 801 SW 21st Ct Battle Ground, WA 98604
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(360) 624 1170
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william.bilyeu@wsu.edu
ABOUT ME_ A devoted designer who enjoys learning as much as possible and pushing the boundaries within design to create new and intriguing environments. Looking to combine an educational background in architecture with a passion for design and urban exploration to further develop professional attributes on the way to architectural licensure.
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EDUCATION_ Master of Architecture, Accelerated Program Washington State University - Pullman, WA 2015 - 2016 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies Washington State University - Pullman, WA 2011 - 2015 Associates of Arts, Transfer Clark Community College - Vancouver, WA 2010 - 2011
EXPERIENCE_ Painter WSU Housing + Dining - Pullman, WA 05 - 08, 2013; 05 - 08, 2014 Develop quality control and time management skills. Ramp Agent Quantum Aviation Services - Portland, OR 05 - 07, 2012; 12, 2012 Develop team working skills loading aircraft. Inventory Clerk + Cashier My Favorite Things Holiday Shoppe - Battle Ground, WA 09, 2009 - 03, 2011 Develop customer service skills, learn trends and inventory selection.
HONORS + EXTRAS_ - AIA Vancouver graduate architecture scholarship - 2015 Summer immersion studio, LSW Architects - Vancouver, WA - Published Works: www.mapsmethods.com - Deans List, 2014 Washington State University - 2014 Leadership Institute, AIA Northwest sponsored conference - AIAS Member, 2011 - 2015
SKILLS_ Computer Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects (basic), AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Microsoft Office Other Model Fabrication, Photography
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SOUTH LAKE UNION TIMBER TOWER
RESEARCH TEAM_ TEAL DELYS, JINGXIAN XIE DATE_ RESEARCH FALL 2014, DESIGN SPRING 2015 LOCATION_ SEATTLE, WA 04
BRIEF_ The goal of this project was to push the boundaries of timber construction in the downtown urban environment, using glulam beams in combination with CLT panels, a maximum height of twelve stories was designed. The use of timber construction was chosen to cost-effectively and sustainably provide an example to how urban environments can evolve in the future. The building features a variety of spans and cantilevers aiming to push the boundaries of what timber construction is capable of. The project aimed to utilize the site to continue the park space into the city, provide a gathering space for the neighborhood, and house various incomes with no hierarchy.
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Site Location_
Job Type_
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Education Level_
Household Size_
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Existing Park Space_
Raise Ground Plane for Street Interaction_
Continue Park Paths Through Site_
Maximum Massing Geometry_
Offset from Street + Slope Roof_
Roof Planes Provide Gathering Space_
Open Cut-outs for Site Movement_
Housing Sizes Scattered_
Shading Screens_
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Studio Unit Floor Plan_
One Bedroom Unit Floor Plan_
Two Bedroom Unit Floor Plan_
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Ground Floor Plan_
Fifth Floor Plan_
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Ninth Floor Plan_
West Elevation_
E-W Section_
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TRUNCATED SEATING
BUILD TEAM_ EMILY VAN DYKE DATE_ FALL 2013, SPRING 2014 EXHIBITED_ SPOKANE RIVER PARK SQUARE, CARPENTER HALL GALLERY FEATURED_ www.mapsmethods.com 12
BRIEF_ The aim of this project was to create a component through a series of cuts and connections, that will be able to withstand the application of compression and torsion forces while also providing a variety of options for patterning. The component was created through a series of iterations which strengthened the force resistance. The final assembly of the project aggregated out in three scales -- local, regional, and global -- each with their own connection type. The completed assembly applied the function of seating, although several other programmatic functions were explored in the process, i.e. shading canopy. To construct the project, fabrication and CNC milling of wheatboard and plywood sheets was used. In the completed assembly the two materials worked in tandem to provide the resistance needed for the forces applied.
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Component Exploration 01_
Ribbed Condition_
Edge Condition_
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Component Exploration 02_
Component Exploration 03_
Compression Resistant_
Torsion Resistant_
Regional Aggregation 01_
Regional Aggregation 02_
Regional Aggregation 03_
Regional Aggregation 04_
Regional Aggregation 05_
Regional Aggregation 06_
Regional Aggregation 07_
Regional Aggregation 08_
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Local Component Connection_
Additional Global Aggregation Option_
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Regional Connection_
Global Connection_
Material Exploration 01_ Spread Mixture
Material Exploration 02_ Pre-Heat Press
Assembly 01_ Connect Individual Components
Assembly 03_ Connect Regional Geometries
Assembly 02_ Complete Component Variety
Assembly 04_ Attach Seat Cushions
Material Exploration 03_ Complete Board
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VERTICAL VILLAGE APARTMENT HOUSING
DATE_ SUMMER 2015 LOCATION_ VANCOUVER, WA FIRM MENTOR_ LSW ARCHITECTS 18
BRIEF_ The goal of this project was to design a mixed-use development based on the given case study of Beirut Terraces by Herzog & de Meuron; of which the overall design scheme was to create a vertical village. This project took the initial programs featured in the case study -- housing, retail, and resident amenities -- and distributed them throughout the building. This design plan was to create a vertical village which becomes lively on all levels of the development rather than only the ground floor.
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Program Mix_
Typical Layout_
Distribute Throughout_
New Layout_
Vertical Connection_
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Parking Garage Floor Plan_
Ground Floor Plan_
Second Floor Plan_
Third Floor Plan_
Forth Floor Plan_
Fifth Floor Plan_
Sixth Floor Plan_
Roof Plan_
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E-W Section_
N-S Section_
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One Bedroom Floor Plan_
Vertical Program Interaction View_
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FILTERING WATER FLOWS
PROJECT TEAM_ ASHLEY KOPETZKY DATE_ SPRING 2014 LOCATION_ PETARE, VENEZUELA 24
BRIEF_ Petare, Venezuela is a city which is expected to have a population explosion by the year 2050. This projects aim was to find a way in which parametric design would be able to enhance the living conditions of the area during the upcoming increase in population. Due to Petare’s location in the rain forests of South America, controlling the water-flows through the city became a project priority. The buildings placed on the site are able to collect the rain water and channel them through a series of canals naturally filtering the water and creating a basin full of drinkable water at the base of the canal network. The water would then be distributed to the residents and used to produce food crops around the basins. The building materials for the architecture was based on local building materials which were already in use around the area to ensure that the cost would be low enough for the population to afford. 25
Current Barrio Construction_
Current Canal Condition_
Current Street Condition_
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Intervention Area Location_ A Subtraction from Flood-Planes, Steep-Slopes, and Built Environment
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Geometry Application to Contours_
Complete Geometry Application_
Canal Locations Placed_
Street Locations Placed_
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Building Locations Infilled_
Building Heights from Solar Study_
Building Population on Intervention Area_
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Select Area Site Plan_
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Building Materiality Example_
Selected Area Site Section_
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PARAMARKET PAVILION
PROJECT TEAM_ IRENE ARZAGA, EVAN YOCK DATE_ FALL 2013 LOCATION_ MOSCOW, ID FEATURED_ www.mapsmethods.com 32
BRIEF_ The aim of this project was to digitally design and fabricate a surface system to serve as a pavilion for the Moscow Farmers Market. The project began with a single component in which would be aggregated out into a global scale. To aggregate the component into a three-dimensional form we began with a surface geometry in which was cut down through a series of steps to respond to the site constraints and conditions. A grid was applied to the surface so that the component could be scaled and applied as needed. The resulting pavilion provides shelter for the market attendees while also allowing venders to set up displays. Finally, this provides a defined link between the market and retail frontage street conditions by conjoining the travel paths which exist during the market hours.
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Market Pavilion Location_
Market Street Condition_
Market Retail Frontage Condition_
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Paraboloid Geometry_
Ground Plane Cut_
One Market Stall Width_
Two Market Stall Length_
Market Opening_
Retail Opening_
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Component Development_
Regional Component Aggregation_
Component Variety for Strength and Shading_
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Pavilion Assembly 01_
Pavilion Assembly 02_
Pavilion Assembly 03_
Pavilion Assembly 04_
Pavilion Assembly 05_
Pavilion Assembly 06_
Pavilion Assembly 07_
Pavilion Assembly 08_
Pavilion Assembly 09_
Pavilion Assembly 10_
Pavilion Assembly 11_
Pavilion Assembly 12_
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Site Plan_
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North Elevation_
West Elevation_
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CENTER FOR URBAN EXPLORATION + EDUCATION
PROJECT TEAM_ KATHERINE KNUTSON DATE_ FALL 2015 LOCATION_ PORTLAND, OR 40
BRIEF_ This project is located on the riverfront at a crossing of several Portland neighborhoods -- Pearl. Northwest, and Northwest Industrial -- which gives the site great possibilities as a gathering space for the community. With the possibilities in mind, the program of a Science Research + Exhibition Center was selected as the primary structure for the development in order to provide the community with a destination. Other site programs included retail, research housing, research offices, art studios, and light industrial warehouses. These programs were selected to provide a steady population flow throughout the site aiding it to become a lively environment in which provides a future example for mixed-use developments.
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Neighborhood Variety_
River Access for Residences_
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Site Used to Heal Environment_
Maintain Existing View Corridors
Continuation of River Walk_
Provide Public Gathering Space_
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Contextual Site Plan_
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Housing Ground Floor Plan_
Housing Upper Floor Plan_
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Science Center Ground Floor Plan_
Science Center Upper Floor Plan_
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Waterfront Ground Floor Plan_
Waterfront Upper Floor Plan_
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Site Section_
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THANK YOU
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William Bilyeu (360) 624 1170 william.bilyeu@wsu.edu