C. Seger Portfolio Vol. 1

Claire SegerArchitectural Portfolio

“Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.” -Henri Kaiser

Claire SegerB. Arch Graduate 2014University of Oregon

Phone: (402) 651-6493Email: [email protected] Portfolio: segerclaire.wix.com/portfolio

Personal Statement

Problem-solving has always been my greatest hobby. Since I was young, I’ve loved piecing together puzzles, answering riddles, and figuring out every math question. Architectural design presents some of the most challenging problems in this world that are just waiting to be solved. Each design decision has both consequences and benefits. As designers, we accept the responsibility to serve the future users of a space to the best of our ability. It is this idea of learning to think for the good of others, and not for ourselves, that makes architecture so difficult. Yet, this is also what excites me about architecture. The more complexities to any problem, the more creative I am encouraged to be, not for myself, but for others. The responsibility and opportunity to create positive change in my envionment is incredibly exciting to me and I cannot wait to start!

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Portland International Raceway01 Master PlanningAdjunct Faculty Juli Brode | Spring 2013 | Upper-Level Studio

Process ModelConnection Concept E.V. Testing Center Section Model

Juli Brode | Spring 2013 | Upper-Level Studio

Size: 500 Acres (Master Plan); 8,180 sq. ft. (E.V. Testing Facility)

beloved raceway...

Re-vision an old,

Final Rendering

Scope: Visioning, Master Planning (50+ years), Landscape Design, Wetland Research, Building Schematic Design, Envelope Detailing

W 6x6 Column

W 18x35Girder

GypsumBoard

Rigid Insulation

Rain Catchment

CorrugatedSteel

Purlin

Inert-FilledGlazing

Transverse SectionScale 1/8”=1’-0”

Section DetailScale 1/2”=1’-0”

By Claire SegerSuperleggeraJuli BrodeSpring 2013

The Compass!

Longitudinal SectionScale 1/8”=1’-0”

Garage LevelScale 1/8”=1’-0”

Promenade LevelScale 1/8”=1’-0”

Garage Safety

Longitudinal

Transverse

1. Enter2. Store3. Collaborate4. Research5. Connect

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Portland International Raceway

Tools/Workspace

Safe Zone

Caution Zone

Caution Intersection

Portland is a front-runner in alternative transportation and energy. Portland is also home to a beloved raceway.

These two facts seem to oppose one another, but I wanted to

challenge this idea throughout this project. Although it is

hard to say what will happen to the racecar industry in the future, this project envisions a solution of transition. While

supporting the core future needs of the racing sport, this

design proposal brings together opportunities for interaction

between a driver and an electric vehicle researcher. I believe this interaction would have a mutually benefitial result and that both old and new

transportation methods have things to gain from a more

Old Car Culture-----New Transport Culture

W 6x6 Column

W 18x35Girder

GypsumBoard

Rigid Insulation

Rain Catchment

CorrugatedSteel

Purlin

Inert-FilledGlazing

Transverse SectionScale 1/8”=1’-0”

Section DetailScale 1/2”=1’-0”

By Claire SegerSuperleggeraJuli BrodeSpring 2013

The Compass!

Longitudinal SectionScale 1/8”=1’-0”

Garage LevelScale 1/8”=1’-0”

Promenade LevelScale 1/8”=1’-0”

Garage Safety

Longitudinal

Transverse

1. Enter2. Store3. Collaborate4. Research5. Connect

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Tools/Workspace

Safe Zone

Caution Zone

Caution Intersection

Portland is a front-runner in alternative transportation and energy. Portland is also home to a beloved raceway.

These two facts seem to oppose one another, but I wanted to

challenge this idea throughout this project. Although it is

hard to say what will happen to the racecar industry in the future, this project envisions a solution of transition. While

supporting the core future needs of the racing sport, this

design proposal brings together opportunities for interaction

between a driver and an electric vehicle researcher. I believe this interaction would have a mutually benefitial result and that both old and new

transportation methods have things to gain from a more

Old Car Culture-----New Transport Culture

Moto-Crossed/BMX Exhibit

WetlandResearch

E.V. Track

E.V. FacilityColumbia Slough

Lake Heron Golf Course

Wetland Restoration Project

E.V. Track

E.V. Facility

Exhibit

WetlandResearch

Columbia Slough

Lake Heron

Wetland Restoration Project

Downtown Portland

Portland International

Airport

PIR SiteHeron Lakes

Golf Club

Studio Objectives:

1. Community and Ecological Benefit2. Adaptability3. Water Reuse4. Use of Sustainable Materials5. Sustainable Operations6. Industry Stewardship

City Connections

Town of Vanport-1948Town of Vanport-1943

Existing Systems of Access

Site Borders

Node of Built Environment

Proposed Wildlife Corridor

Master PlanScale 1”=200’

Site Section AScale 1”=75’

Site Section BScale 1”=75’

Site Section CScale 1”=150’

Public/Free

Private /E.V.

Must Pay

Levels of Access

Timeline Parti

Concept of Wetland Research Facility

Past

Present

Future

History of Flooding on Columbia Slough

6. Industry Stewardship

This Visioning Project for Portland International Raceway focused on moving the industry of racing forwards, as well

as planning for the future of the site. The site itself will outlive any of its buildings, which created a heavy influence on how to

design enriching spaces for unbuilt areas of the site. Being within the Columbia Slough

wetland region, this site has a responsibility to create greater expanses of wildlife

corridors.

Natural-Altered Movement

Surrounding Wildlife Corridors

Site Master Plan

E.V. Testing Center Transverse Section

Promenade Physical Model

within a flood plane...

...site developmentand longevity

illustrating the changes

...through the movement of

both visitors & racecars

of racing over time.

E.V. Testing Center Longitudinal Section

Hope Loop Residence02 Residential Design + Build384 Hope Loop, Eugene, OR | Associate Professor Rob Thallon | Fall 2013 | Upper-Level Studio

Scope: Visioning, Master Planning (50+ years), Landscape Design, Wetland Research, Building Schematic Design, Envelope Detailing

Typical Foundation DetailCurrently Under Construction

Scope: Site Design, City Codes, Budgeting, Construction & Permit Set Drawings, Landscape Design, Building Schematic Design, Detail Design, Construction

Size: 1,280 sq. ft. Construction Began: Jan. 2014Goal to Sell: July 2014Project Budget: $100,000

Typical Section Detail

Eave Detail

Garage Ledger Detail

Affordable,

Marketable,

Efficient,

Flexible...

Typical Section Detail

Full-Scale Guardrail Model

Staircase Perspective

Guardrail Section

Guardrail Elevation

For the final, I pursued my interest in the heart of the house, the staircase. This exploration included materials, bookshelf, handrail, and guardrails.

Staircase Concept

Paris Metro Shelter03 Engineered Modular SystemsStudy Abroad: Universität Stuttgart | Taught in German | Fall-Winter 2013 | Upper-Level Tech Studio | Design Partner: Stefan Scheffler

Scope: Visioning, Master Planning (50+ years), Landscape Design, Wetland Research, Building Schematic Design, Envelope Detailing

Strength Testing ApparatusFooting Angle Testing ModelsMöbius Concept Model Process Physical Model

Scope: Global shell-like concept, local double-curved modular systems, joinery, full-scale mock-up planning & construction

Front View

Materiality,

Joinery,

& Form...

...both in the modules & overall structure...

Full-Scale Model

Deflection TestingStrip Shape Testing Models

Footing Detail Drawings

...Creating a need for a cushioning material that could transfer shear forces down to the base

Transport to Paris caused the strips to be divided, thus decreasing the bending stiffness...

Centennial Mills Redevelopment04 Historical ReusePortland, OR | Professor Ihab Elzeyadi | Summer 2013 | Upper-Level Studio | Design Partner: Gina Auduong

Scope: Master Planning, Consulting with Portland Development Commission, Reuse and Restoration, Landscape Design, City Transit Research, Building Schematic Design

Size: 2 City Blocks (Master Plan); 20,000 sq. ft. (Visitor Center)

Site Section

Final Rendering

...highlighting the previous structure of flour mill

New programmatic forms

breaking out of the old....

...reach out to connect to the river, the park, & the city...

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Fields Park

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Master Plan

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Visitor Center Exploded Isometric

1. Human Interaction

2. ShiftingComposition

3. New Reactions(each time)

ProgrammaticSpacing

CentralCirculation

Main Access

1. Human Interaction

2. ShiftingComposition

3. New Reactions(each time)

ProgrammaticSpacing

CentralCirculation

Main Access

1. Human Interaction

2. ShiftingComposition

3. New Reactions(each time)

ProgrammaticSpacing

CentralCirculation

Main Access

Glass Skylight

Existing Warehouse Roof

Expose Existing Structure

Exhibit Mezzanine Space

Glass Enclosures

Openings allow Cross Ventilation

Existing Warehouse

Concrete Slab

View to River

Visitors Center Diagrams & Model

10. Pedestrian Tunnel11. Pedestrian Bridge12. Event Expansion Space13. Organic Park Space14. Second Story Boardwalk15. Reflection Pool 16. Formal River Connection17. Underground Parking Entry

1. Main Plaza2. Retail3. Apartment Housing4. Workspace5. Visitor Center6. Transitional Ruin Garden7. Greenway8. Arts & Culture Gallery9. Restaurant/Event Space

Hierarchy of Spaces

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Site Diagrams

Dorris Ranch Events Center05 Architectural DesignAssistant Professor Mark Donofrio | Fall 2011 | Second-Year Studio

Scope: Site Planning, Contextual Response, Building Schematic Design, Construction & Framing Details

Size: 4,800 sq. ft.

Section Perspective Along Spine

Building Spine Physical Model

Diagrams

The curvilinear spine reaches out to welcome

visitors to the site of historic filbert orchards....

...Then guides them through,

becoming a wayfinding and grounding device,

while highlighting aspects of the context...

...& finally releasing them

back to the open space.

[Stacked MDF creates the building spine, basswood for framing, & a penny for scale]

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Diagrams

Guiding Spine Concept

Material Usage Concept

Structural Concept

East Elevation

Plan

Main Event Space Framing

Current Project06 Terminal Studio: Gabon University Planning & Building Development

Université Omar Bongo, Libreville, Gabon | Associate Professor Dr. Mark Gillem & Adjunct Faculty Barry Gordon | Winter-Spring 2014

Workshop in Libreville

Current Project06 Terminal Studio: Gabon University Planning & Building Development

Université Omar Bongo, Libreville, Gabon | Associate Professor Dr. Mark Gillem & Adjunct Faculty Barry Gordon | Winter-Spring 2014

1. Workshop in Libreville (Jan. 9-20)

Working with students, faculty, and staff to analyze the existing conditions (using Albert Humphrey’s SWOT Analysis) of the campus

Looking through precedents of successful designs and spaces (quads, streets, & nodes) of campuses worldwide and teaching non-architecture students the principles of design

Designing 4 alternatives and their phasing with students and faculty

Scope: Site Analysis, Visioning, Public Participation & Cross-Cultural Design, Master Planning, Form-Based Codes, Landscape Design, Street & Public Space Design, Building Schematic Design & Design Development, Envelope Detailing

2. Bringing it Home/Production (January-February)

Producing models, drawings, diagrams to illustrate the designs of the collaboration between the studio and the Gabonese students

Carefully avoiding design changes that would alter what we had decided as a cohesive team in Libreville

3. Creating Regulating Plans usingForm-Based Codes (February)

To make a campus design that lasts, it is critical to thinking about the future

The Form-Based Codes specify:

Parcels of land for development, what type of development, build-to lines, setbacks, parking placements, designated open spaces, critical building entry points, and minimum/maximum building heights

Phasing from Workshop

The Four Alternatives: 1. Minimum Demolition 2. Compact Infill 3. Radial Plan 4. Maxiumum Demolition

Reviewing and refining designs for both the master plan of the campus and the infrastructure

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4. Design New Campus from Regulating Plans (March)

Using the Form-Based Codes, we will wipe away all existing buildings and design with a clean slate

This will test our regulating plans’ accuracy and success for the future, as the existing buildings begin to reach the end of their lifespan

5. Building Typology Studies (March)

As a precursor to developing individual campus building designs, we will do a study on university and education building typologies.

6. Individual Building Schematic Design & Design Development (April-June)

This stage of the studio will be more similar to a traditional studio, in that we will design individual buildings on the campus design alternative of our choice.

We will later present our design schemes as examples of possible sustainable solutions to the University.

7. Come to a Design Consensus (June)

Nine Gabonese students and possibly a faculty member will be traveling to the University of Oregon to meet with us and consolidate the four alternatives into one campus scheme

Minimum Demolition Alternative& Diagrams

Photo Collage of Bioswales/Quads

Detail Drawings07 CAD & HandBuilding Enclosures | Prof. Don Corner & Assoc. Prof. John Rowell | Fall 2013 | Fifth-Year Course

Topics Covered: -Enclosure Systems & Climate -Enclosure Barriers -Roof Membranes & Cladding -Building Materials: +Masonry & Terra Cotta +Glass & Glazing Systems +Wood +Concrete +Stone +Metals

Parapet Detail Canopy, Structure, & Assembly Axon

Canopy Detail

Recycled Trombe Wall 08Environmental Control Systems I | Professor Alison Kwok & Adjunct Faculty Matt Hogan | Winter 2012 | Second-Year Course

An Up-Cycled Exploration

In theory, this up-cycled cob wall acts similar to a traditional mass-and-glass assembly for a trombe wall. The only difference is that the air cavity is divided into smaller portions, held within the glass bottles.

Results: the empty bottle assembly performed better than the plain cob in regards to maximum temperature reached. The water-filled assembly, on the other hand, retained its heat for longer than the two other assemblies.

Purpose: to compare a standard cob wall’s heat capacity to that of an up-cycled wall assembly of cob and recycled bottles.

Hypothesis: the recycled glass bottles will absorb the sun’s heat, and then transfer the heat to the thermal mass of the cob. Indirect gain from the suns rays then radiates the heat after there is no longer exposure to sunlight.

Stomping the Cob!

Recycled Bottles During Curing Process

Methodology:

Wood Truss09 Engineered Members & JointsStructures II | Assoc. Professor Stephen Duff & Asst. Professor Mark Donofrio | Winter 2012 | Third-Year Course | Design Partner: Anna Galloway

Preliminary Calculations

Process Sketches

Connection Drawings

Final Calculations:

Member Testing:

Final Rendering

Luminaire 10Environmental Control Systems II | Professor Ihab Elzeyadi | Spring 2012 | Second-Year Course

Music School Interior Redesign

Plan & SectionOur Design Team (Left to Right): Arnold Toriumi, Lena Traudt, Me, David Cho

Final Rendering

Lighting Quality

Personal Projects11

Hand Media:

1. Pattern Exploration(Stykkishólmer, Iceland)

2. Angel in Tree (Pen & Ink)

3. Abstract (Graphite)

Wall Art:

7. Symmography(Yarn Art)

8-9. Mural (Construction Paper)

Gifts & Games:

4. Board Game(Hand-cut pieces, Laser-cut images, Woodburning, Cards)

5. Wedding Gift (Box & Original wine label)

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Photo Index:

1. Church on a Hill(Stykkishólmer, Iceland)

2. Colored Landscape (Ireland)

3. Framed Path (Budapest, Hungary)

4. Shadow of Three (Stuttgart, Germany)

5. Under the Bridge (Florence, OR)

6. Lines of Moss (Flatey, Iceland)

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Practicum StudentRobertson Sherwood Architects (Eugene, OR)

Drawing with SketchUp & AutoCAD, Joining site visits, Formatting proposals & charts, Tracking & marking drawing changes, Advising interior material palettes, Designing presentation boards, Meeting with consultants

Design assistance for new 121-foot schooner sailboat, Conducting naval architecture research & analysis under UO Professor, Producing AutoCAD construction documents, Creating Rhinoceros 3D model

Leading research & design of rainwater catchment system, Coordinating on-site construction & organization, Preparing construction drawings

Visiting construction sites, Executing secretarial & communication bookkeeping, Assisting in performing individual project tasks, Tracking redline corrections

Teaching AssistantUniversity of Oregon First Year Studio

Assisting students with design principles, Teaching drawing, Physical modeling, & representational skills, Introducing the connection between concept & actuality

AutoCAD DrafterNaval Architecture S.A.L.T.S. Project

Research & Design LeadCenter for the Advancement of Sustainable Living

InternStraightline Design, Inc. (Omaha, NE)

InternAlley Poyner Macchietto Architecture (Omaha, NE)

Meeting with clients, Drafting with AutoCAD, Advising design decisions, Analyzing site conditions

Telephone: (402) 651-6493Current Address: Eugene, ORE-mail: [email protected] Portfolio: segerclaire.wix.com/portfolio

Fall 2010-Fall 2012

April 2013-Today

January 2014-Today

Summer 2013

Summer 2011

Summer 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEUniversity of OregonEugene, OR

Bachelor of Architecture 2014 CandidateMinors: German, Art History, Business Admin.GPA: 3.5

EDUCATION

Universität StuttgartStuttgart, Germany

Study Abroad 2012-2013Focus of Study: Architecture (Seminar & Design), German Language & CultureAll courses taught in German

RELEVANT SKILLSAutoCADRevitRhinocerosAdobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)SketchUpV-RAY Rendering SoftwareMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Construction DrawingsHand Drafting & Detail DrawingWoodshop/WoodworkingPhotographyMac & Windows OS

REFERENCESAssociate Professor Dr. Mark Gillem [email protected] Professor Mark Donofrio [email protected] Faculty Juli Brode [email protected]

Thank You.