Zachary J Beim Undergraduate Portfolio by Zachary J. Beim

Zachary J Beim Undergraduate Portfolio

Zachary J. Beim zacharyjbeim.myportfolio.com

zjb9db@virginia.edu (908) 967-0286

Education 2016 - 2020

Summer 2018

University of Virginia Pre-Professional Architecture Major | Architectural History Minor GPA: 3.6 Cumulative, 3.7 Studio Vicenza Study Abroad Program Vicenza and the Veneto: an introduction to a practice in a place Hand Drawing, Diagramming, and Sketching

Work Experience Summer 2019

January 2020 January 2018

KSS Architects, Princeton, NJ Internship, worked in Revit on SD, DD, and CD phases of a variety of industrial and educational projects SPG Architects, New York City, NY Externship, worked on competition drawings and renders Architecture Design Office, Richmond, VA Externship, Documented existing structures for renovations and created models

Extra Curriculars Spring 2020

Fall 2019

FAll 2018 2018 - 2019 2017 - 2018

2016 - 2017

Teaching Assistant: ARCH 2070 Design + Thinking Leading students not enrolled in the architecture school through the design process in group discussions and in 1 on 1 environments. Teaching Assistant: ARCH 1010 Lessons of the Lawn Organizing discussions, editing papers, lecturing on comparisons between some of the most famous architectural works throughout history Teaching Assistant: ARCH 1020 Lessons in Making Organizing lessons and instructing first year architecture students Virginia Architecture Magazine Website Designer Website Design for the University of Virginia School of Architecture magazine Cavalier Daily Production Editor Production Editor for the number two ranked college newspaper in the country. Design page layouts for online and print editions, design newsletters, organize the production staff Freedom by Design Secretary of the AIAS sanctioned branch of Freedom by Design at the University of Virginia. Aid in various service projects, designed and constructed a treehouse for developmentally disabled children at Wildrock

Awards 2017

2017, 2019

Jeffery R. Cudlip Memorial Scholarship Awarded to one brother of the Phi Society per year in recognition of dedication and leadership among new members Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List Minimum 3.7 gpa and 15 credits

Tools Digital Adobe Suite, Rhinoceros, Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Grasshopper, VRay, Lumion, Python Analogue Woodshop, Laser Cutter, CNC, 3D Printer, Hand Modeling

Contents Three Little Houses

Connective Island

Some Actual Art

Vertical Streets

Vicenza

Ironwood, Michigan West of Springfield, Illinois New Orleans, Louisiana

The story of the Three Little Pigs is one of resilience, in which adaptation and smart architecture save the day. The pigs must be expect, learn from, and prepare for the Big Bad Wolf in order to “find their fortune” and continue their lives happily ever after. In a world of rapidly changing climate that places many of our houses at risk to a variety of Big Bad Wolves, how can architecture be more resilient, adaptive, and efficient? How can architecture be utilized to design living spaces that have the ability to grow in a modular, affordable way that respects local vernacular and withstands changing climate? This thesis focuses on the 90th Meridian West as it travels along the Mississippi River and its basin. The meridian experiences the southern swamps, rolling great plains, and lake effect snow storms as it traverses North America. It sees families in New Orleans, rural Illinois, and Ironwood, Michigan struggling to afford a place to live. It sees houses washed away or otherwise destroyed by storms. The nomad, surveyor, and lunatic work to alleviate these struggles by creating Three Little Houses that showcase affordable, modular, efficient, and resilient architecture in three drastically different climates. The Three Little Houses all follow a similar floor plan with similar interiors within a 3x2 grid of 12’x12’ squares. One lies on the ground, one lies above the ground, and one dives into the ground, while each rebels slightly and breaks from the established grid pattern in order to adapt to local vernacular and climate. In New Orleans courtyards are of utmost importance, while the Midwest is littered with silos, and Michigan with steeply pitched roofs. Each of these conditions is factored into their respective house along with methods of resilience.

Three Little Houses Manaus: Re-inscribing the River in the City Felipe Correa and Alex Yuen Yu Chen arch 4010

Three Little Houses | ARCH 4020

Mindu River, Manaus, Brazil

By the construction of an artificial island that serves as new community center, the project links the western edge of the stream to the main bus terminal in the city. In doing so, the project creates a “new commons” on new ground. The artificial island is created through strategic placing of the building’s foundations and the leftover dredging materials from the city. The shape of the island will change over time, as the water erodes and deposits soil around the building’s foundation. Instead of being a linear connection, the connective island itself is the combination of architecture and landscape. The roof of the architecture, the courtyard system, and the landscape of the island work together to collect and filter surface runoff that is collected in a cistern for later use by the building. The building houses basic amenities such as a kitchen, bathrooms, a gym, and gathering spaces for casual meetings or an informal market.

Connective Island Manaus: Re-inscribing the River in the City Felipe Correa and Alex Yuen Yu Chen arch 4010

Connective Island | ARCH 4010

Bowery District, Manhattan, New York

Freeman’s Alley is a dead end off of Rivington Street full of vibrant street art ranging from tags to prints to Banksy recreations. A repetitive, eye catching message sponsored by the local art council among the chaos reads “#SaveFreeman’sAlley”. A response to this message, written by hand, reads “Hey ‘Art Council’ how about some actual art instead of a hashtag”.

This powerful interaction speaks volumes towards what this area needs.

The Lower East Side has historically been a relatively impoverished neighborhood, but times are changing. This is a critical time for the struggling region, as residents strive to fight off gentrification while still improving quality of life in the area. When attempting to revitalize an urban community, it is imperative to find order in disorder, strengthening natural organization (or disorganization) and trends, such as the complex system that is Freeman’s Alley.

This is the objective of “Some Actual Art”.

Some Actual Art intersectionality of new york peter waldman arch 3010

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Columbia Heights- Washington D.C.

This project is intended to push the boundaries of private and public space. It creates a unique dynamc between the two utilizing balconies overlooking the street, catwalks intended for means other than purely circulation, and a large interior courtyard.

The housing created will be utilized as student housing, creating a community-living setting for Howard Univeristy, which sits only a couple of blocks away. This would help create dialogue betwen the students of the university and the families in the area, allowing for an increase in transfer of knowledge and ideally offering an academic boost for younger students attending high school in the area.

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NTHONY AVERBECK /// MARIA GONZALEZ ARANGUREN /// MARGARITA JOVER /// JORGE PIZARRO /// JAIME SANZ ///////////////////////////////////////// TEACHING ASSISTANTS /// Colin Gilliland /// Theodore Bazil /// Tyler Mauri /// S

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Columbia Heights, Washington DC

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IDEOUT //// DESIGNING SPACES OF INHABITATION ////////// UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SC

RGE PIZARRO /// JAIME SANZ ///////////////////////////////////////// TEACHING ASSISTANTS /// Colin Gilliland /// Theodore Bazil ///

Vicenza and the Veneto

The following drawings and sketches were completed in Vicenza or surrounding Venetian cities. Each drawing was completed in an hour or less, and is intended to show more of an architectural analysis than a hyperaccurate representation.

These images are a selection from a 6 week period during the summer of 2018 competed in pencil, pen, or wax crayon. to view the entire body of finished works with locations and dates, please visit zacharyjbeim.myportfolio.com

Drawing Vicenza analytical drawing charlie menefee

drawing vicenza

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