Yu Kono | Architecture Portfolio 2012-2015

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI | DESIGN • ARCHITECTURE • ART • PLANNING

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIOBACHELORS OF SCIENCE

2012 | 2015 Yu Kono

TABLE OF CONTENTS

UNDERGRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL WORKS | 2012 - 2014


Undergraduate Work

Professional Work

Hastings Architecture Associates | Internship

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill | Internship

2013 |

2012 - 2015 |

Virginia Springs 07.1Tractor Supply Company 07.2Montgomery Bell Academy 07.3

Feinburg Medical School 08.1

Micro - Urban Tower 01International Studies Center at Cincinnati 02Pool House 03 Clifton Literary Center 04

Infill Flood Housing Competition 05

Louisville Childrens Center Competition 06

01 | MICRO-URBAN TOWER

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Figure 01 Bird’s

Eye View Perspective

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UNDERGRADUATE WORKS | 2012 - 2014

Instructor Locat ion Program

Semester

Gerald LarsonChicago, ILMixed-Use High RiseFal l 2014

Micro-urban Tower 01

The s i te is unique in that i t is located on the west end of the East Water Street Ax is with Trump Tower terminat ing i t on the West end of the ax is . But the current state of the s i te is a d isappoint ing moment in that people do not fu l ly occupy or use the space despite the vastness of the s i te. Therefore I am proposing a new skyscraper that wi l l terminate the ax is f rom both ends in order to create th is formal language between the two towers. But by creat ing a skyscraper just as ta l l Trump Tower (1200 f t ) , i t is rather more int imidat ing than inv i t ing. So the idea of a micro-urban space is used in order to develop a human scale into the design. In th is case, the micro-urban space means extract ing the exper ience of being in the c i ty and converging i t a l l into th is s ingle s i te. With micro-urbanism being the dr iv ing force of the ground level bui ld ings of the s i te, th is compacted urbanism cont inues into and up through the tower to develop a “ver t ical street” that uni f ies the var ious programs of the tower (Of f ice, Resident ia l , Hotel , and Publ ic Amenit ies) . A lso, being an enclosed space that str ives to be the exper ience of st i l l being a par t of the surrounding urban context , the exper ience of the micro-urban space provokes a night l i fe exper ience with many enter taining programs f i l l ing the space, in contrast to the exper ience on the pathway that is completely exposed to the exter ior ; both exper iences though have i ts connect ions with the urban context in i ts own unique ways.


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The s i te consists of several ax is that were used as guides in designing the skyscraper.The or ientat ion of the bui ld ing was based on pedestr ian t raf f ic coming f rom Michigan Avenue. But because of the strong emphasis of creat ing a dia logue with Trump Tower, the most impor tant par t of the tower was taken and rotated 30 degrees c lockwise relat ive to the angle towards Michigan Avenue. Several other

ax is were taken into account in order to der ive the main pedestr ian pathways of the design, thus organiz ing the var ious retai l pavi l ions.

On these new ser ies of pathways are greener y spaces that not only encourages c i rculat ion, but a lso provokes a more serene space for people to detach from the heavy foot t raf f ic of the urban l i fe .

site analysis

Figure 2 Site Plan

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A

Programs Aerodynamic Hierarchy Rotate Towards Trump Tower

Functional Wind Element

B

DC

E a. AxisB. PathwaysC. ElevateD. Landscaping and Voidse. Retail Pavilions


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As mentioned earlier, it is intimidating to just have a proposal with a 1200’ tall tower on the site. This would probably not encourage more visitors onto the site except for the people who occupy the tower. Therefore, it was important to keep in mind the human scale and this was achieved through the concept of the micro-urban space. With this idea in mind, several parts of the city were taken and expressed into the designs of the retail pavilions on the ground level. Although these retail pavilions stood 100’ feet tall at its max, a sense of scale was achieved by extracting horiztonals from the Navy Pier and John Hancock axis and using it as a proportioning system for the pavilions to give it the human scale that the design needed.

john hanCoCk

john hanCoCk axis

retail pavilions

the human sCale

pathway anD atrium seCtion

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trump tower

navy pier

navy pier axisretail pavilions

miChigan avenue elevation


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+30 Pathway Level

Hotel

Vertical Street

Enclosed Concourse

Retail Pavilions

Hotel Lobby

Residential Lobby

Roof Terrace

Retail Pavilions

Commercial Lobby

Office Lobby

Residential

Office

Public Amenities

Pathway View Concourse Level View

ground Level

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Hotel

Residential

Office

Public Amenities

Atrium View


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Figure 04

Figure 03

Figure 05

Figure 06

R e t a i lP a v i l i o n s

L a n d s c a p e

P a t h w a yR e l i e f s

1/32” SCALE MODELThe 1/32” scale skyscraper was made using the CNC milliing machine that allowed me to express the sleekness of the form and great emphasis on the programmatic and functional expres-sions that influenced the form of the tower.

Figure 08 gives a good reference as to the scale of the tower compared to its surrounding build-ings. The Tribune building shown in Figure 08 stands at roughly 450 ft (14” at 1/32” Scale).

F igure 07

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Equitable Bui ld ing

ChicagoRiverGleacher

Center

Tr ibune

Michigan Avenue

Figure 08Top View of Model

02 | INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CENTER AT CINCINNATI

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Figure 01 View from

Calhoun Street


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Semester

Jef f KockCincinnat i , OHInst i tut ion Spr ing 2014

International Studies Center at Cincinnati02

The program called for a center for 30 international students per semester. As students coming from across the world to collaborate to give new insights into contemporary issues, the fellows should be given a presence within the community to value and recognize their work. Therefore in order to establish that presence, the resident housings for the fellows and market housing were raised through the concept of a podium. This podium transformed into a force that intrudes into the private programs to establish a space specific for the semi-public spaces. To distinguish between the market housing building and the fellows insitute, the same language of the force intruding into the private spaces was utilized, but interpreted dif ferently. As the force intruded into the private programs in the fellow’s institute, the force was interpreted to highlight the circulation of the housing building creating an atrium that is exposed to the Calhoun side.


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With a change in elevation of 35 f t from the north part of the site to the south, analysis of what height needed to be achieved in order to have a visual con-nection with the significant views around the site was made.

After collecting data, a clear understanding could be made about how the landscape and the surrounding building effects the view of the University of Cincin-nati and the Downtown skyline.

Downtown

Visible

Blocked

site analysisVisibility Analysis

6 ft Above Ground

15m Above Ground

30m Above Ground

05m Above Ground

20m Above Ground

35m Above Ground

10m Above Ground

25m Above Ground

40m Above Ground


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Summer

Summer Daily Shadow RangesSunrise 6:12 am | Sunset 9:08 pm

Fall | Spring Daily Shadow RangesSunrise 7:40 am | Sunset 7:51 pm

Winter Daily Shadow RangesSunrise 6:54 am | Sunset 5:19 pm

Autumn | Spring Winter

Figure 02 Diagrammatic

Site Plan


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private programs

poDium

intrusion

Diagram b / b.1 In order to achieve a presence for the fellows a podium consisting of semipublic and public spaces was devloped

Diagram a | a.1

Private programs are arranged according to Fellows housing and Market housing

DIAGRAM c / c.1 To distinguish between public and semi-public spaces, the podium intrudes into the private programs to create a podium only consiting of public spaces


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Figure 04 | I terat ion 1


Figure 03 | Al l I terat ions




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Figure 08 | Before Figure 09 | After

01| 18” Column02| Perforated Metal Panel03| Sliding Window Glazing04| Perforated Metal Paneling Rails

05| Vertical Mullions06| Sliding Window Rail07| Brackets08| Spandrels

09| Metal Panel Handels10| Steel Joist11| Corrugated Metal Slab

Figure 10 Detail Section of Unit without Balconies


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As a result of the intrusion of the podium into the private spaces, the intrusion is seen as a force that fragments the façade. By having units with or without balconies, two separate systems are designed in order to provide users the same experience. This fragmentation of the façade with perforated metal allows

for the user to actually operate these panels by sliding them in order to set views, and light shading according to their liking. Perforated metal panels are chosen becuase it creates and operable shading device while still maintaining an open and clear view of the exterior.

Operable Metal Facade

Floor Finish

Floor Joists

Ceiling

18” Columns

Spandrels

Vertical and Horizontal Mullions

Metal Railings

Perforated Metal Panels

Corrugated Metal Slab

Figure 11 Exploded View of Unit without Balconies


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Figure 12 Wall Section of Unit with Balconies

Figure 13 Balcony Facade Iterations


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Figure 14 Exploded View of Unit with Balconies

These iterations show the development of the facades of when the “fragmentation” interacts with the balconies. To prevent a sense of complete enclosure within the balconies,

the users experience a complete view and openness to the exteior by having the panels rotate as they meet the transition point from a flat wall to a wall with balconies.

Balcony Facade Iteration

Perforated Metal Panels

Floor Finish

Corrugated Metal Slab

Floor Joists

Balcony Floor

18” Columns

Spandrels

Metal Railings

Vertical Metal Studs

Curtain Wall Mulllions


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4| Residential Level 4| Section Through Plaza

3| Studio Level 3| Transverse Section Through Atrium

2| Recreational Level 2| Cross Section 1

1| Podium Level 1| Cross Section 2


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Figure 15“Visual

Corridor” from Plaza


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Figure 16 1/16 Scale

Model


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The 1/16” scale model was designed so that there is no facade on the building, thus allowing the opportunity to observe more of the interior spaces of the building. The model includes a roof for each building that are capable of being taken apart.

In this model in particular, it was important to emphasize the interior because the “intrusion” of the podium into the private programs also highlights the circulation of the building. By not building the model, it is clear to understand the relationship between the circulation of the building with the units and studio within the building.

1/16” Scale Model

03 | Pool House

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Figure 01 View from

Stepped Entry


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Semester

Whitney HamakerCincinnat i , OHPool House Summer 2013

Pool House 03

Located at the apex of a hill, inspiration was drawn from the movements of converging and plate tectonics to form the architecture of the pool house. By understanding the characteristics of the movements of involved in plate tectonics, an architecture was developed as if it was built from within the hill as opposed to the general conception of digging in to the hill.

The role of the diverging plates comes into play where these two plates are moving away from each other to reveal this body of water from beneath the surface.

The role of the converging plates comes into play where it is as if the plates are colliding into each other to create these rubbles and clif f-like elements. These rubbles and clif f-like elements becomes features that visitors can physically interact with.

03 | Pool House

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The role of the converging plates comes into play where it is as if the plates are colliding into each other to create these rubbles and clif f-like elements. These rubbles and clif f-like elements becomes features that visitors can physically interact with.

Converging PlatesFigure 1-3

Conceptual Sketches

Figure 01

Figure 02

Figure 03


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The role of the diverging plates comes into play where these two plates are moving away from each other to reveal this body of water from beneath the surface.

Conceptual Sketches

Diverging PlatesFigure 01.a - 03.a

Figure 01.a

F igure 02.a

Figure 03.a

03 | Pool House

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Figure 02 OverallSite PlanView


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Converging Detail Plan

Diverging Detail Plan

03 | Pool House

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Rinsing Showers

Mid - Level

Balcony AccessFigure 03 Longitudinal SectionCut


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Small Pool

Changing Rooms

Entry

03 | Pool House

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Figure 04 Balcony

View

03 | Pool House

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1/4” SCALE MODELThe 1/4” scale model of the pool house was designed in to hold plans, sectional, and overall view all in one. How the circulation is designed can be seen be removing the roof and deck space components of the pool house.

In order to also provide information about the relationship between the programs below-grade and programs on-grade, the model is split at the cross section, approxmately midway through the deck space, and large pool.

Programs are placed specifically in response to the concept of the characteristics of Plate Tectonics. Therefore it is critical in this model to show the relationship between how the spaces interact with eachother while being placed at various grade elevations.


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Figure 05 Model

04 | Clifton Literary Center

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Figure 01 View from

Ludlow Street


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Semester

Edson Cabalf inCincinnat i , OHCommunity L ibrar y Fal l 2012

Clifton Literary Center 04

The concept is to give the literary center its own identity without the use of a signage piece. This is executed by having a rectangular prism with a shell around it and having the shell explode into several parts. This explosion plays with the viewer’s perception of what the true form originally was, which then urges them to puzzle the exploded pieces back together. This working of the human mind is what gives the literary center it’s identity: a place for creativity and innovative thinking.


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This modular system not only a l lowed for a propor t ional aesthet ic , but i t was also a base for the dimensions of the shel l .The exter ior shel ls def ine i ts own space, thereby creat ing “f loat ing” pods. As a result of that ef fect , these become secondar y spaces that are more pr ivate relat ive to the spaces on the main L-shaped levels . In contrast , the main levels are designed for users of a l l types that do not require special secur i ty.

Conceptual Sketches

Perspective sketch diagram of the 5’ module system

2- Diminsional sketch diagram of the 5’ module system

Connection between the shell and core

Analysis sketch of secondary spaces interfering with main floor

Detail analysis between pods and main floor

Plan analysis of Ludlow and Hosea connection

Modular System


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Figure 02 Section Perspectives


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Figure 03 Exploded

View


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Shel l + Louvers

Shel l + Louvers

Atr ium Space

Level 3

Level 2

Ground Level

Pr ivate Pods

Pr ivate Pods

Elevator Shaf t

Atr ium Space

Main L ibrar y F loor Circulat ion

Shel l + Louvers

Pr ivate Pod Floor Circulat ion

Pr ivate Pod Floor Circulat ion

Librar y Staf f Of f ices

Media

Chi ldren’s Books


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Figure 04 Private

“Pod” Rooms


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Figure 05 Atrium

Space View

05 | East End Infill Flood Housing Competition

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Figure 01 View from

Strader Avenue

COMPETITION | 2015

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-- - - -Locat ion Program

Semester

COMPETITIONCincinnat i , OHSingle Family Housing Spr ing 2015

East End Infill Flood Housing Competition05

Here at the East End Neighborhood, there is a great sense of closeness amongst the neighbors, so it was especially important to maintain that intimacy with the new design. In this new single family house, I am proposing a new entry sequence to the house and also a replicated housing layout that will enhance the social interaction amongst the community even more. The overall form of the building is a shotgun massing with a wooden shell around it. The gesture of the wooden shell begins at the ground level and begins to rise as it proceeds to the end of the façade to create this S-Shape. This gesture was appropriate for the design because it played a vital role in having a strong dialogue with the ground and the elevated habitable spaces. The wooden shells proceed to continue to wrap around the massing, but without it coming back down to the ground to really accentuate the lif t of the building from the other side. Functionally, the wooden shell acts as a privacy and shading devise and also protection from debris from the flood prone region. The S-Shape façade was also determined by the fact that the new entry sequence actually begins on this ‘S’ side of the façade. So when a reproduction of this house is built south of this existing lot, the replica will actually be rotate 180 degrees. This is done because now by having the entry sequence internally between these two homes, the neighbors will continue to grow the strong social interaction that the community has as they enter their homes.

AWARDSHonorable Mention

2015 East EndCompetition


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Figure 02 East EndSite Plan

COMPETITION | 2015

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01| 12” Column02| Permeable Slab03| Wood Shell Vertical Support04| Grass

05| Mechanical06| Glazing07| Tie Backs08| Concrete Finish

09| Hardwood Floor Finish10| Operable Louver System11| Operable Awning System12| Foyer Plantation

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Ground Level Level 1 Level 2


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COMPETITION | 2015

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Figure 03 South West

Facade Elevation


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Figure 04 North East

Elevation and Section

10’

20’

80’

05’

Operable Awning Systems

Operable Louver Systems

Due to its simple modularity, the wood shell is prefabricated and can be fixed and replaced after any damages occur. Functionally, the wood shell acts as a Privacy Device, Shading Device with operable awnings and louvres, and Shelter from debris.

Storm Water Drain

Wood Shell Feasibility andFunctionality

COMPETITION | 2015

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Figure 05 Northwest Elevation

and Section

20’

Operable Louver Systems

Wood Shell

Glazing

Storage Space

05’


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Another unique aspect to the design is the buoyancy foundation. The reason for this method as opposed to stilts is because stilts become meaningless once the flood level reach its elevated height. And floods over the minimum elevation height has occurred multiple times in the past in this region. The foundation consists of a concrete “tub” that holds the buoys (Styrofoam blocks attached to a framing system) that are connected to 10 telescoping guides. The idea is that when the region floods, the flood water will flow into the tub and simply elevate the building as the telescoping stilts are there to guide it that guarantees the house from being damaged or obliterated.

Buoyant Foundation

Bioswale Functionality

20’ Flood

10’ Flood

0’ Flood

Telescope Guides

Debris Screen

Framing System

Gravel Bed

Rock Bed

StyrofoamBlocks

Permeable Paving

Typ. House on Static Stilts

Perforated Pipe connected to sewer lines

COMPETITION | 2015

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Figure 06“New” Alley and Garden

Foyer


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COMPETITION | 2015

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Figure 07 Flood

Event in East End

06 | Louisville Children’s Center Competition

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Figure 01 View

Towards Center

COMPETITION | 2014

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-- - - -Locat ion Program

Semester

COMPETITIONLouisv i l le , KYChi ldren Museum Spr ing 2014

Louisville Children Center Competition06

Governed by the premise of its context, the Louisville Children’s Center intertwines children with urban and natural environments. The built form becomes a tool intended to engage the child with his or her surroundings while developing a sense of place within the setting.

These programmatic elements are raised to created a visual transparency across the site, encouraging pedestrian movement throughout the urban fabric. A perforated skin, which is also visible on the incubator and parking garage, formally unifies the three masses while maintaining the visual connection between the interior and exterior environment.

In addition to the incorporation of existing contextual conditions, the design responds to environmental factors. The deployment of materials and atriums allow natural light to filter and penetrate into the interior environment. Solar orientation and air ventilation dictate ideal programmatic conditions. Finally, the incorporation of greenroofs create healthy environments of unused space while developing a dialogue with adjacent urban park spaces.

AWARDS2nd place/120+

2014 AIA, Louisville Chapter Competition


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The form of the center is derived from the generation of pedestrian axis, which produces three distinct programmatic masses that facilitate to a central communal space. The exhibit mass situates itself on the south side of the site, creating a dialogue with the library as it is similar in its nature of learning. The play and ancillary mass positions itself on the northeast corner where it compliments the dynamism of the adjacent exterior. Lastly, the auditorium aligns itself with the looming Heyburn building, and, through a sloping gesture, engages the central communal space with a stage addressing interior and exterior orientation.

Figure 02 Massing Diagram

Conceptual Forms

COMPETITION | 2014

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Figure 03 Building Plans

Ground Level

Second Level

Third Level


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Figure 04 Site Plan

AC

B

COMPETITION | 2014

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Figure 05 SectionCuts

Section A

Section B

Section C

Solar Panel Atrium Mesh Skin Natural Ventilation Green Roof


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COMPETITION | 2014

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Figure 06 Broadway

and South 3rd Street

Intersection

07 | Hastings Architecture Associates, LLC

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INTERNSHIP | 2013

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-- - - -Locat ion

Semester

INTERNSHIPNashvi l le , TN Spr ing 2013

Hastings Architecture Associates, Internship07

Had the opportunity to work on several projects that included one competition that was selected to be built in Bellevue, Tennessee. Tasks ranged anywhere from working on construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD to working on 3D modeling for a proposal. I also to 3D models for visual representations for presentations that were to be sent out to clients.


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Figure 01 Virginia Springs

Renders

INTERNSHIP | 2013

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-- - - -Locat ion

Semester


Virginia Springs07.1

Contr ibut ion

3D ModelingVisual Rendering

Presentation Layout

Programs Utilized

Google SketchUpKerkythea

Adobe Suite Products


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Figure 01 Tractor Supply

Company Renders

INTERNSHIP | 2013

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-- - - -Locat ion

Semester


Tractor SupplyCompany07.2

Contr ibut ion


Presentation Layout

Programs Utilized

RevitRevit Cloud Render

Adobe Suite Products


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Figure 01 MBA

Master Plan

INTERNSHIP | 2013

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-- - - -Locat ion

Semester


Montgomery BellAcademy07.3

Contr ibut ion


Presentation Layout

Programs Utilized

AutoCADAdobe Suite Products

08 | Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, LLC

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INTERNSHIP | 2013

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-- - - -Locat ion

Semester

INTERNSHIPChicago, IL Fal l 2013

Adrian Smith+Gordon Gill, Internship08

Had the opportunity to work on several projects that were mainly in conceptual or schematic design. I also had the privalege of working on a few competitions while working at the office. Tasks mainly included working on visual representation (renders, diagrams), 3D modeling in Rhino 3D and physical study models. My major contribution went towards a competition for a new Feinburg Medical School in Chicago in Northwestern.


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Figure 01 View of

Crown

INTERNSHIP | 2013

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-- - - -Locat ion

Semester

INTERNSHIPChicago, IL Fal l 2013

Feinburg MedicalSchool08.1

Contr ibut ion

2D ModelingVisual RenderingPhysical Models

Programs Utilized

Rhino 3DAdobe Suite Products

Maxwell Render


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INTERNSHIP | 2013

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Figure 02 View of

North Facade


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Figure 03 Phase 1

vs Phase 2

INTERNSHIP | 2013

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Figure 04 Programmatic

Diagrams

Scale Cur tain Wal l Model


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INTERNSHIP | 2013

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Figure 05 Aerial

Perspective


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