ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO RACHEL C. JACKSON
ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO
RACHEL C. JACKSON
PROFESSIONAL WORK
SHADOWMOSS ALZHEIMER’S CARE FACILITY ADDITION,SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
NUNNALLY HOUSE GAZEBO, SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM,BRUNSWICK, GEORGIAFREELANCE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
SINGLE STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, GRAND CAYMAN
SINGLE STORY RESIDENTIAL, GRAND CAYMAN
DOUBLE STORY RESIDENTIAL, GRAND CAYMAN
POOL CONSTRUCTION, GRAND CAYMANSENIOR ACADEMIC PROJECTS
ARCHITECTURE - GUN BAY PORT COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE PROJECT, CAYMAN ISLANDS
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - CENTENNIAL TOWERS COMMERCIAL PROJECT, GRAND CAYMANACADEMIC PROJECTSCOLLABORATIVE PROJECTSWATERSIDE CONDOS, RISINGLE RESIDNTIAL PROJECT, RICOMMERCIAL HEIGHTS, RICHELSEA TOWER, NYITHACA COLLEGE, NY
STRUCTURAL WOOD LOAD DESIGN, NHINDIA POINT MUSEUM, RI
RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE TRANSPORTATIONAL STOP, RI
SIP CONSTRUCTION RESIDENTIAL LEED STUDY, RISTRUCTURE MODEL
ARCHED BRIDGE DESIGN
ARTWORKPORTRAITSTILL LIFEWILDLIFE
ASSOCIATED COMPUTER AIDED SOFTWARE:
AUTODESK REVIT (B.I.M.)AUTODESK 3DS MAXAUTOCAD ARCHITECTURELUMIONADOBE PHOTOSHOPADOBE PREMIEREADOBE ILLUSTRATORMICROSOFT PROJECTDATACADVISUAL ANALYSISSURETRAK PRIMAVERA MICROSOFT OFFICE
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SHADOWMOSS ALZHEIMER’S CARE FACILITY ADDITION (COLLABORATIVE)Savannah, Georgia
Project Description:
The challenges of this projects:Existing Facility does not meet code standards
Minimal and very limited Area
3 different proposals were developed.Areas of the existing structure was
designed to comply with corrent codestandards.
This project consisted of 24 adittionalpatient Queen bedrooms and their
necessary accomodations and facilities.This proposal was approximately 12,000sqft.
~ Autodesk Revit
NUNNALLY HOUSE, SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Brunswick, Georgia
Project Description:
Design an accomodating seating area for patients, visitors and families. Provide
a gazebo covered area with sufficientlandscaping to comply with the newly constructed
patient, family and student facility.
Allow for additional access to the lower area for future construction.
~ Autodesk Revit
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SINGLE STORY RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Spotts, Savannah, Grand Cayman
Project Description:
The Client’s request was to have a structure that would define them
based on aesthetics and layout. Based on our knowledge of the client, a
grand kitchen area was designed with visual access in most directions. As well as a grand entrance to not only the structure as presented in 3D but also to the clients main
sleeping quarters.
The 3D visual was one of few proposals.All construction documents were developed by
myself and an associate. We worked collaboratively to develop all construction
documents such as structural, architectural, plumbing and electrical.
~ AutoCAD Architecture~ Autodesk Revit
~ Lumion
SINGLE STORY RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
North South Estates, Grand Cayman
Project Description:
The initiatve here was to combinethe style of the Cayman Style
house to that of a more modernistic look, as per the
client’s request. More attentionwas given to the exterior of
the structure to ensure compliance to style and detailing.
All architectural, structural, andplumbing plans and details were
constructed accordingly.
I worked alongside an Electrician to develop the electrical plan
as a request by the client.
~ DataCAD
DOUBLE STORY RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Bodden Town, Grand Cayman
Project Description:
Developing a double story design that would meet theclient’s request of an open floor plan, with additional
space upstairs, a grand roof and accentual architecture.
A request for the structure was to be an icon for the property, not just a regular dwelling unit.
All construction documents were developed by myselfand an associate. We worked collaboratively to develop
construction documents such as structural, architectural, plumbing and electrical, which includes load calculations.
~ AutoCAD Architecture~ Autodesk Revit
POOL CONSTRUCTION
Bodden Town, Grand Cayman
Project Description:
Approached by a previous client, they requested to add a pool to their
property.
Designed was a pool layout that suites the previously designed residential structure. It
layout is accentual and innovative.
Here are the structural documents as requestedby the Cayman Islands Planning Department.
~ AutoCAD Architecture~ Autodesk Revit
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GUN BAY PORT COMMUNITY (COLLABORATIVE PROJECT)Winter 2013
Architectural Senior Thesis10 Weeks
East End, Grand Cayman
Project Description:
As cruise line visitors to the Cayman Islands decline, the world recession isjust affecting the Islands. Tourism being one of two of the major sourcesof revenue on island, this creates a serious deficit in the islands resources.
Therefore, a supportive community was designed to assist with the financial growth of the Island. The community should appeal and accommodate visitors
as well as local.
The most important factor is to accommodate a Cruise Berth Facility. This will attract recent Cruise Lines that have refused to stop in the Cayman
Islands due to the lack of proper berthing facility for the cruise ships.
Geological studies were carried out on the Grand Cayman Island, to identify the idealistic location for the community. Nautical maps were studied to locate the best area of the cruise berthing facilitywith the least most possible disturbance to the natural surroundingsof the ocean floor.
With all of these studies, the iconic location would be that of Gun Bay, in the East End district. This location selected has an existing channel wide and deep enough to house the largest cruise ship as well as yards of turning, space.
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ASSOCIATED COMPUTER AIDED SOFTWARE:
AUTODESK REVIT (B.I.M.)AUTODESK 3DS MAXAUTOCAD ARCHITECTURELUMIONADOBE PHOTOSHOPADOBE PREMIEREADOBE ILLUSTRATORMICROSOFT PROJECTDATACADVISUAL ANALYSISSURETRAK PRIMAVERA MICROSOFT OFFICE
GUN BAY PORT COMMUNITY
Represented in violet is the residentialcommunity, housing multiple classifications of
houses, apartment, a community park, and a sports center.
Represented in pink is the commercialretail and docking community. There is alsoan outdoor market and performance area
as well as courtyards.
Represented in aqua is the commercial hotel.This is connected with the tram bridge
which is configured into a cruise berthingfacility at the rear and the pedestrian bridge
is allows for human connection to themain island.
The road identified in blue is existent, whereasthe road identified in red is proposed.
This community was a collaborative project.I designed the commercial area, with the
docking marina and gazebo, the tram bridge and the facility.
~ Adobe Photoshop~ Adobe Premiere~ Autodesk Revit
~ 3DS Max
CENTENNIAL TOWERSFall 2013
Construction Management Senior Thesis10 Weeks
West Bay, Grand Cayman
Project Description:
Accurately demonstrate your construction management skills with appropriate estimates,
scheduling, planning. Providing Calculations for all figures derived to complete construction.
Create a company. Verify your company organization with a chart as well as appropriate
responsibilities for each.
Develop all plans accordingly to your project.Implement and address any green considerations
that may be used within or around your structure.
Upon completion present:Project Overview
Construction DocumentsProject ScheduleProject Estimate
Project CalculationsA Quality Plan
A Health & Safety PlanAn Ethical Plan
Green ConsiderationsAn Organizational Chart
~ R.S. Means~ MS Office~ MS Project
~ Adobe Photoshop~ AutoCAD Architecture
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THE WATERSIDE CONDOS (COLLABORATIVE PROJECT)Spring 2012
Site Engineering & Planning10 Weeks
East Providence, RI
Project Description:
This was a team project with another classmate.Provided with a site on the riverside, the task of
carrying out a thorough analysis for soil conditions and further factors, skills were defined to locate the ideal location to layout the site and structure
was learnt.
This assignment was my introduction to site engineering.Learning to identify the general criteria for assessing
land use alternatives such as the Physical Factors, Legal and Political Factors, and the Off-site Factors.
Active analysis such as cut and fill calculations to efficiently establish an appropriate stormwater runoff.
This can be verified by the stormwater runoff calculations. Another active analysis conducted was traffic data.
With this analysis it allowed for selection of the best site access and other factors, with the calculations of average
daily traffic (ADT) and peak hour volume (PHV).
All of these exercises and analysis allowed for an accurate master site planning.
~ MS Office~ Adobe Photoshop
~ AutoCAD Architecture
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RESIDENTIALSpring and Summer 2013
Construction Estimating and Project Scheduling2 Weeks
Providence, RI
Project Description:
Determine each construction process inchronological order to be implemented, in
order to construct this residential structure.Calculate and us R.S. Means to determine
the duration of each process.
Use R.S. Means and appropriate calculations toidentify how much each process will cost and
the materials.
~ Suretrak Primavera~ R.S. Means~ MS Office
COMMERCIAL HEIGHTS DESIGNSpring 2010
Building Design II10 Weeks
USA
Project Description:
Presented with a commercial building plan of 24,522 square feet and predetermined column structure. This broke ground for
my understanding not only commercial construction but also steel frame
construction.
The obligation was to create an interior code compliant layout. Using the study of
circulation, vertical transportation and design. A complete set of architectural and
structural drawings based on the building code and ADA were established.
The level of achievement was to learn the commercial building systems from
foundaton to core and core to roofing system, as well as a knowledge for
building code.
~ AutoCAD Architecture
CHELSEA TOWERFall 2012
Highrise Design10 Weeks
Chelsea, New York, USA
Project Description:
Exploring the relationship between architectural design,engineering and technology relative to high rise construction.
Compile historical research on the Chelsea area, and Chelsea highline. Conclude a site, building program and development,
and structural system analysis.
Develop a design solution or construction management data for a specific program. Some of the requirements were to
design a mixed use, commercial and residential highrisestructure that house 150 living units, appropriate parking garage, commercial stores, and access to the highline.
~ Autodesk Revit~ 3DS Max
CHELSEA TOWER
On the left, a 3D West perspective. Visible is the Highline
and rear facade of the structure.
There is the innovative exterior panel the facade engaged with
exterior lighting. This brings additional life to the Highline with the glowing feature of the floor grates, 10th Ave viewing area, the
grassline, and other intrigingfeatures on and around the Highline.
The top right, an image of the resident lobby. It faces the
Highline. Here the use of multiple materials are present. The
collaboration of these materials flow together on the basis of color and differential texture.
The image in the middle shows the interior garden area. This allows for a place of comfort
away from your apartment and the busy Highline.
The floor plans viewed below are of a typical residential floor layout.
ITHACA COLLEGE SCIENCE DEPARTMENTSummer 2012
Lowrise Design10 Weeks
Ithaca, New York, USA
Project Description:
A modern state-of-the-art architectural school structure that used steel creatively, a successful response of the design to its surrounding context,
a successful response to basic architectural concepts such as, human activity needs, structural integrity, and coherence of architectural vocabulary.
Demonstrating the architectural construction methods and materials. Display structural technology and architectural detailing. Design an innovative facility
for maximum efficiency, adaptability and durability for both short and long terms.
Incorporate sustainability to the Platinum Certification criteria of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (L.E.E.D.).
~ 3DS Max~ Autodesk Revit
~ Adobe Photohsop
ITHACA COLLEGE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
The North facade gains the least sun activity of all the locations. The NW view, provides a view of the loading dockand connecting bridge to the existing adjacent building. Also
visible are the commercial shades to shelter occupants fromthe Sun’s glare on the SW facade.
The NE perspective, provides a view of the outdoor lab areaand the main entrance for visitors through the gallery. Thisview gains little heat therefore, the majority of steel being
used here is aesthetical, as per the building requirements.
The SE perspective provides an elegant view. The efficientuse of shades are present as the South view gains the most
heat. The use of major and minor shades here as well asthe use of structural steel elements, provide a great
aesthetical effect. The South views provide a great signature to symbolize that this is the Architectural
Department on site.
During most of the year this site is in a dark gloom.So, to reduce this factor, Designed on the South main
entrance, where the majority of students will enter,is a atmosphere of cheerfulness and Zen. This is
established through the use of a vibrant wall with colorfullights that can me set and alternated. There is also the use
of a fountain wall and varying ceiling levels and types to attractoccupants and allow them to embrace the area and brighten the mood.
STRUCTURAL WOOD DESIGN ANALYSIS AND DESIGNSpring 2012
Structural Wood Design10 Weeks
New Hampshire, USA
Project Description:
Create an appropriate analysis of the current log cabin.Here an understanding of timber construction was
established. Knowledge was gained based on the studyof column and beam designA, glue lam systems, roof systems, timber connections, its stability, and many
other factors,
The proof of understanding had to be shown withwritten proof. This later adjusted to CAD software
and the understanding of their analysis.
The study of timber relative to these categories, allowedfor understanding of timber as a structural system. In
addition to timber structural design, also educated in the structure of Concrete and Metal structures.
~ Visual Analysis~ Autodesk Revit
~ AutoCAD Architecture
INDIA POINT MUSEUMWinter 2011
Building Design IV8 Weeks
Providence, RI, USA
Project Description:
The objective of this design studio was to show our creativity and understanding of a
building plan and use for a commercial museum. We were given a building plan yet
with the freedom to design our own structure and prove our thought process on
how the grid systems worked, as much as meeting our clients desires.
The expressive design of the structure is cubism. The use of interior and outdoor
spaces is maximized, and the form of each structural component is art as seen by the
visible column structure.
~ Autodesk Revit~ 3DS Max.
RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE BUS LOUNGEFall 2010
Building Design IV14 Weeks
Providence, RI, USA
Project Description:
This project was an economical competition that was presented in our design schemes for a
quarter and a half. This project was requested by and presented to the Rhode Island College in
Providence, RI.
The study of climate, efficiency and usage was identified. Based on these studies the most
efficient and economical solution was being sought to address their situation of harsh winters and
the humid summers while waiting for the bus on the main front access of the campus.
~ Adobe Premiere~ Autodesk Revit
~ MS Office~ 3DS Max
LEED EFFICIENT RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTIONWinter 2010
Building Design I10 Weeks
Rhode Island, USA
Project Description:
Designing an energy efficient summer home for a client.
During this study and design, Iexpanded my knowledge of efficient
components that could be used, suchas low flush toilets, and waste water
recycling systems.
LEED EFFICIENT RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
The construction defined is that ofStructural insulated Panels (SIP)
construction. A very efficient and environmental form of construction. I established a great understanding for this construction material. The
good and the bad was learnt.
The deficiency of the structure is but an advantage and disadvantage
in both perspectives.
~AutoCAD Architecture
STRUCTURAL EXERCISEFall 2009
Construction Methods and Materials10 Weeks
Project Description:
Design a paper bridge that will be able to span a 2 foot distance.
Along with this distance, it must be able to withstand the weight of 2 bricks. There should be structure
to the bridge. Any form ofaesthetics is a bonus.
Based on research, I presented, drafted, and designed my solution
with a piled structure and crosshatched walkways.
AutoCAD Architecture was usedto establish appropiate arch sizes
to the bridge mass.
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3/4 PORTRAITS
Image 1. A portrait of a acquaintance, Bruce Frankson.
Image 2. RnB and Spanish Soul Singer, Frankie J
The purpose of capturing shadows and definition.The visual arts of skill play the finest of rolls
when attempting facial portraits.
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STILL LIFE ART
Image one, Pencil Draiwing of a Tea Pitcher.Replica to the original by Helen Van Wyk.
Image two, a compilation of still life figures on display.
The main focus here is that of detail. Define the art by how much detail can be represented. Any definition is a great bonus here, as that will increase
the eyes captivity.
WILDLIFE PORTRAITS
Image one, a Water painting of a deer.
Image two, a Pencil drawing of a wolf.
Texture is the main focus when it comes to wildlife drawings, whether is be fur, scales, or skin. The texture of each needs
to be dramatized to actually understand the imagery.