Abby Joy Winter Undergraduate Portfo f lio 2014
Abby Joy Winter 133 Cider Press Dr. Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 ajw215@lehigh.edu (856) 340-0421
Large Graphite Self Portrait Drawing I - Spring 2012 40” x 32”
hank you to Lehigh University, the department of Art, Architecture and Design Professors and Faculty, my friends, and especially my family, for supporting me throughout my undergraduate education and for encouraging me to pursue my love of architcetural design. his portfolio would have not been the same without all of you.
Yale Library New Haven, CT Photo by Abby Joy Winter 2014
Lehigh University Undergraduate Portfolio Form and Movement Unitary Modulation Connected Movement Undulating Flow
Architectural Designs 2D Extrusion San Francisco Row Home One Room School House Urban Infill River Front Museum Site Guggenheim Helsinki
Other Projects Graphite Drawings Sculptures Wooden Bench Illuminated Object
Form and Movement
“Design is not making beauty, beauty emerges
----- Louis Kahn
Unitary Modulation in collaboration with Toby Nicastro
Summer Studio 2014 . Professor Jung
In this project our inspiration came from a pattern we found on a piece of leather. We used that pattern as a springboard into our overall flow of the composition. After we established the composition, we created a unit that would represent our flow in the best way.
Pattern on leather
Compositional Diagram
Made two streams of small elements on both sides with a stream of big elements in the center
Made all elements into quadrilaterals
Connected lines to form this wavy pattern made up of parallelograms
The Movement The composition that we came up with called for an element that could be manipulated in height as well as in width. We also wanted an element that represented the recurring “V� shape in our compositional diagram.
Creating the element
folded piece in half
cut corner off at 25 degree angle folded and placed upright on legs to create unit
placed side by side
Variations of the Element
The only thing that is the same about each element is that they sit on the same 25 degree angle
This shows the concentration of similar units based on leg span. The red are the units with the larger leg distance.
The units are varied in width, height as well as the span between the two legs of a single unit. These variations are the reason for the undulating flow in the composition
unit height
unit width
This shows the peaks and valleys of the composition based on unit height variation. The blue are the taller units. leg span
FINAL MODEL bristol paper and glue 12” x 14”
Close up of movement
Connected Movement Summer Studio . Summer 2014 . Professor Jung
This project was used to explore the relationship between an individual element and the overall movement of the composition. Through manipulating the basic element size and varying the distance and connection between each element, a specific sense of movement was achieved, both laterally and vertically.
Initial Design Stage
Scored
Evolution of element array types
Same size cubes Fold up
Connect ends
The cube gets larger every horizontal row
Connect more ends to create cube
Cubes get larger on a diagonal
Evolution of Compositional Movement Diagonal “V� pattern
Moved center line down
Added unit variation
Variations
in cubes size
Connections added
in the triangular hole opening size
FINAL MODEL paper and glue 28”x26”
Verticality of Composition
Variation in unit and spacing
FINAL MODEL
Model Flipped Upside Down
Model in original position The cube is convex
Model flipped upsdie down
The cube is now concave
Cube forms are still present when the model is flipped, forming an
Undulating Flow Summer 2014 Studio . Professor Hyun-Tae Jung
This project started out with a single 3D element. The units were then connected, using brass fasteners, to create a composition with depth and movement. The fasteners were construction elements as well as design elements. The final piece has movement throughout the composition because of the gradual element changes.
Different Approach
Initial shape
Added space in between triangles to make the element more sturdy, and added tabs to the ends of the triangles for connection purposes
Multiplied shape
Scored fold lines
In the initial element, the connections between the diamonds were too fragile
Initial basic element
Final 3D element
Connected end tabs
Pushed triangles and tabs down
Connection
Used brass fasteners to attach the elements together. The head of the fastener is visible on the top of the grid as well as the bottom.
Final F
Various sizes within the grid composition
Once connected, forces pull the elements to create compositional movement
Close up of swelling
Final Model aerial view Bristol paper and brass fasteners 56� x 36� x 3�
This elemental array has two pockets of the largest unit and one pocket of the smallest unit. Units get gradually bigger and smaller to connect these pockets.
Architectural Design
“All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.� ----- Philip Johnson
2D Extrusion Project Architecture Studio I . Spring 2012 . Professor Viscardi At the beginning of this design process, we created a 2D composition from lines and rectangles. Then, we had to extrude these lines to create planes and solid forms. Through this extrusion I was able to make my 3D element.
2D into 3D through line and plane extrusion Space blocking with white space over black background
Thinner lines added to fill in space
Cut out overlapping parts. This created more forms to extrude
Multiple Element Arrangement This unit makes a square in plan and a cube in 3D form
San Francisco Row Home The second part of this project allowed us to pick a program for our 3D element. Putting the 3D elements on an incline reminded me of row homes in San Francisco so this became my program
3D element changed to 3D masses
A single row home with a front porch, stairs down to the sidewalk and windows
One single row home 8”x7”x6”
Bright color schemes are very popular in San Francisco and they distinquish one family’s row home from another The average street slope in San Francisco is about 17 degrees
FINAL PROJECT Chipboard 20”x10”9”
One Room School House Architecture Studio III . Spring 2014 . Professor Jung
The Psychology Department needs a one-room school house to conduct experiments with younger children. The department is located in Chandler-Ullmann, which is right next to the site location. The purpose of the building is to make it fun for the children, yet functional and in close proximity for the researchers. Design Process
Drew diagonal lines to create diamonds
This past winter was the 6th th snowiest sno winter in Bethlehem, PA since 1922.. By February, we had nches of snow. The many already accumulated 57 inches snowstorms and the snowflake ake became the inspiration ake and igloo-like form. The behind the crystal snowflake initial pointed elementss resemb resemble a snowflake and the overall shape represents an ingloo-like form.
Cut out a three diamond shape from dotted lines
Scored diagonals along the bottom. Straight lines are convex folds and dotted lines are concave folds
Connected edges to make element even more 3D
3D triangular element
Made another similar element and overlapped the two
Kept overlapping and connecting more crystal-like elements together until it created a single igloo-like mass
Site Analysis
Fritz Lab
Site Parking ChandlerUllmann
The site of the building is located on a hill behind Chandler-Ullmann. The assignment required the building to be one level and propped up on a stilt structure. The structure I chose was a deck feature in the back of the building.
Site Plan
Outside Area Used as play space for children as well as an eating area Placed a smaller triangle of the same proportion inside each triangle. This created definition by outlining each individual triangle.
Also placed an opaque triangle inside of the windows. This creates an outline of a triangle when light shines through.
Inside Area Used as a multipurpose classroom with bathrooms and closet for storage of school and personal items
Circulation
Outdoor Area / Patio
This one room floor plan allows for easy circulation inside the building. It allows direct access to the bathrooms and closet. The open space also allows the educator to rearrange the room for a different educational atmosphere. The only way to exit the building from the patio is to go back in through the school house. This ensures that no child escapes during play time. Also, it forces students to go through the building so that they do not forget their belongings inside.
Classroom Area
Closet
Girls Boys
Enter
Floor Plan and Circulation
Section Cut
FINAL MODEL at night with lights
FINAL MODEL aerial view
FINAL MODEL with snow covered site Size: 21” x 20” Scale: 1” = 3’
Front View
Side View
Use of Color Since the focus of this schoolhouse was young children, I decided to incorporate some color into the design. The entrance,shown above,is mostly blue to be exciting and inviting to the children who are coming to school. The blue is also used as the patio color,signifying that this outdoor space is the play area.
Side View
The windows also have an interior blue triangle to bring the whole building together. This interior blue triangle also allows for light to pass through and form an outline of a triangle.
Back View
Urban Infill in South Bethlehem Architecture Studio III . Spring 2014 . Professor Jung
Building in an urban context proves to be a challenge for designers. They are confined to a space that the surrounding buildings create. The designer must take the foot print they are given and build upwards. Instead of designing volumes and form for this project, we focused on designing the outer skin and interior space as well as interior circulation.
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A d am s S t r e e t
New Street S u b w ay
Fu n House
A le x and ir a’s B o o s t m o b ile B is t r o
N aw ab
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Site Dimension Analysis
Before
50’ 34’ 40’
After
30’ S U B WAY
FUN HOUSE
Alexandria’s Bistro
S it e S t re e t
70’
Analysis of Site and Surrounding Area Programs in the Area
South Bethlehem is very popular for their night life bar scene as well as their many small, family owned restaurants. These restaurants are all different cultures.
After
Restaurant and Food
Retail
Bar and Night Life
Types of Housing in the Area
In the city of South Bethlehem itself, there are many residential areas as well as many college kids attending Lehigh University. Many people are within walking distance of the site.
Residential Housing
Lehigh Campus Housing
Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic Levels
The site is located at the corner of one of the most congested intersections in South Bethlehem. This means many people will be driving by the site and hopefully that will bring in a lot more unanticipated business. Heavy
Medium
Light
Site Analysis and Program Program Selection As a student of Lehigh University, I have realized that South Bethlehem does not have many grocery stores. I have also realized that these stores carry few, if any, fresh produce. South Bethlehem has been recently labeled labeled as a “food desert” because of the lack of fresh produce.
C-Town
Pantry 1 Aharts
Bottom Dollar Foods
Food Store Locations in South Bethlehem
Connection to Community Every Thursday in the fall, vendors from all over the Lehigh Valley area bring their produce to sell at Lehigh University’s Campus Square. Campus Square
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Nazareth
Easton Easton
35 miles Bethlehem
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Hellertown
Hamburg Kutztown
Vendors from the Lehigh Valley
Program The program of this building is a farmer’s market/ restaurant, where vendors can bring their fresh food and produce year round.
Internal Program and Design The main design focus of this building is the internal program and layout. The key concept of the building is to have one floor that shares both programs, to express that all the food in the restaurant and the farmer’s market came from the same local vendors.
Restaurant
Internal Design Concept
Farmer’s Market
Initial Layout
Final Layout Basic Shape
stacked and elongated
Stacked
Section Cut Stacked and Reversed
Elongated
reverse stacking and elongated
The final internal layout is two elongated elements stacked on top of each other. The first floor is the farmer’s market area. The second floor has both produce as well as a restaurant area. The third floor is the restaurant only.
Each farmer’s market vendor can sell their produce and goods from inside their own stand. There is a cut out in the front where the buyer can stand and pay for their goods at the cash regiester.
New Location
Old Location
Farmer’s Market Restaurant Kitchen
The new location is only 2 blocks away from the old location. The new location is open rain or shine and in all seasons.
Storage
Design Process
Original Design
SInce my building design was not a flat and continuous surface, I had to figure out how to design a skin that could be wrapped around a building with protruding areas. I decided that I wanted to design something that was continuous to the eye, even though the side of the building is not continuous in itself. switchback lines
more organic
pulled linee to n focal point
old front facade continuous lines from this view
changed the design from 2D to 3D kept windows in the original spot
long organic lines
same curving motion, yet geometric again
S U B W AY
stack layers
FUN HOUSE
Alexandria’s Bistro
Back Facade Front facade in context
Technical Drawings
Reception Desk
Section Cut 1
Floor 3
Restaurant Area Kitchen
Section Cut 2
Deli Bar Deli/Sandwich Area
Farmer's Market Area
Floor 2
Men
Women
Farmer's Market Area
Entrance
Floor 1 Stairway to Storage
Section Cut 3 Storage Area
Basement
Floor plans
Section Cut 1
Section Cut 3
Section Cut 2
View of Top
Back View
FINAL MODEL Basswood, glue, and acrylic 2 0 ”x4 ”x9 ”
Left: Axonometric view from front RIght Top: Farmer’s Markett Right Middle: Produce Stand Right Bottom: Eating Areas
Axonometric View view from back
North Bethlehem
South Bethlehem River Front Architecture Studio III . Spring 2014 . Professor Jung
Site Green Areas
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This project was to develop a river front area on the south side of Bethlehem, PA. The site is 1500 feet long and about 200 feet wide. One main purpose of this project was to extend the green area in the community. The south side lacks green space, as shown in the map on the left. The hope for this new green area is to bring more space and activities to this side of Bethlehem. 200 ft 180 ft
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Map of North and South Bethlehem and Site
Existing Bike Paths Bike paths are very prevalent by the river front, on both sides of the river. This means there is easy access to the site from all over Bethlehem. It is even accessible by people on the South side who do not have cars.
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Site
Bike Paths
Fahy Bridge Hill to Hill Bridge
LEHIGH RIVER
South Bethlehem
Program Analysis
The average median household income on the south side of Bethlehem is $25,000 a year. The average median household income on the north side is greater, falling at $35,000 a year.
The south side needs a free and outdoor activity space. The south side can not afford to spend as much money on activties as the north side. N
Median Household Income $10,000-20,000 $20,000-30,000
Since the new park in on the south side, their demographics will be more influential in placing the program. There seems to be more people between the ages of 21-40 on the east side, therefore, that will be the active side of the site.
$30,000-40,000
Median Residence Age (yrs)
0-20 61-80
$40,000-50,000
21-40 41-60 81-100
There are several recreational areas around Bethlehem, however, none are around this area of South Bethlehem . Most of the recreational areas are on the north side of town, which are too far to go for families without cars.
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Programs Around the Area Tennis Courts Dog Park
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Green Areas/Park Areas Playgrounds Pavilions
Design Strategy The idea behind this design are the three different levels of the site. The main level is the road level, which slopes slightly downward towards the bottom level. Various areas of the curve are sloped downward so people can walk down a grassy incline from the top level to the bottom level. There are no stairs needed in this design. This bottom level is 8ft above water level. There are also a few areas of land that protrude up from the main level to form the highest level.
Simple curved line
Pushed and pulled the line to get the desired curvature
Pushed down the front part to create two separate levels
Pushed down the bends in the line to create access to the bottom level
Added elevation by pulling a few areas up above the top level
Elevations and levels Raised Up Level Main Level Pushed Down Level Water Level
Upper Level - 20 ft Main Level - 16 ft Lower Level - 8 ft Water Level - 0 ft
Bike/Walking Path This This well and
runs throughout the entire site. path unifies the whole site as as unifies the site with North South Bethlehem.
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Dog Park Swimming Area Playground Bathing House Pavilion Area Tennis Courts Open Field for activities Museum
Loud and Active Side - East Side This is the loud side of the site and the most active side. This side is more for younger families with kids and active adults who like to play tennis, frisbee, swim etc.
Quiet and Nature Side - West Side This is the quiet and more peaceful side of the site, where people can get in touch with nature. This side is more for the older population and/or couples who want to come to the riverfront and relax. Also, there is more greenery and trees on this side of the site.
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Lookout Spot Boulder Climbing/Sitting Area Picnic Area Flower Garden Fountain Area Fishing Cove Forest Walkway
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Bridge to North Bethlehem
Program Layout
The museum is tucked under the land. The building shape mimicks the shape of the land that is above it. The two shapes represent stepping stones in nature
View from East to West
En tran ce
Glass curved curtain wall on both levels. Looks like two lit up bands, which is a beacon of light at night time for boaters
View from East to West
Flower garden, rock climbing and bench area
Picnic benches and tennis court
Fountain area walkway
Fishing pier, bridge and forested walkway
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FINAL MODEL Wooden model Scale 1”=32’ Actual Size 47”x8”x1/2”
Guggenheim Helsinki Museum Fall 2014 . Studio IV . Professor Ussler Design Process
Off center lines
Slant down every other line
This project was to design a proposition for the new Guggenheim museum in Helsinki. Since wood is one of the popular building materials in Finland, I decided to make that the focus of my design. The paneling in the design is meant to resemble wood paneling used in many homes in Finland. In addition to that I used wood as one of the building materials which brings warmth to the exterior as well as the interior design.
Connect to form overlapping panels
Slant the top
2D overlapping panels turned into 3D overlapping panels
Add triangular window slits
Elongated
Enter 4 large overlapping panels made of iron ductile and beachwood
3rd floor
2nd floor
1st floor
Section cut 1
20 ‘ 24 ‘
28 ‘ entrance
Section Cut 2
The section cut displays the nice three story atrium in the museum as well as the grand switchback staircase in the middle of the atrium
Site Plan
View of Museum in the Actual Site
The site plan is right next to water as well as a park area and a cluster of government buildings. There is continuous circulation around the site area as well as the building. The new paths in the site connect to the already exsisting paths in the area.
All of the renderings were done in Revit
East Elevation
Gallery Space
Gallery Space Final Model in Revit
The glass triangular panels caused light to come into some of the exterior galleries as shown in the top left corner. These panels act as a natural light source and in some cases, offer a nice view in addition to looking at artwork.
Entrance Area
The main entrance is underneath the triangular piece that hangs down from the building. This acts as a shelter and shade area for the visitors. It also acts as a distinctive land marker for the entrance to the building.
GUGGENHEIM HELSINKI
North Elevation
West Elevation
Sorth Elevation
Music Player Drawing I Spring 2012 Graphite
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Drawings
“Music is liquid architecture; Architecture is frozen music.� ----Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
N ig h t o n t h e To w n Drawing I . Spring 2012 All drawn in graphite
Sculpture “Architecture is inhabited sculpture” ----- Constantin Brancusi
“What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.” ----- Joseph Addison
Sculpture I . Fall 2012 . Professor Ramsdale
Form Fusion “Eyelash Curler”
Plaster the fusion of an organic form and a geometric form
All sculpture photos taken by Professo r Heather Ramsdale
Tape Sculpture “Work Meets Play” in collaboration with Courtney Jarvis
Life size sculptures
These two sculptures were made of saran wrap and packing tape. The two are interacting in Lehigh’s Rauch Business Center, a quiet and studious environment. The girl is swinging near the man who is reading and is attempting to kick the book out of his hand so that he will come and play with her.
Back View
Three Words Project 3D Design . Fall 2011 . Professor Ramsdale
CLUMSY, DRAB, TAUT Unit
For this project we each had to randomly pick three description words out of a pile. We then had to design and create a sculpture out of wood that portrayed these three words.
The original design had two intersecting parts, made up of a similar, but varied unit. The unit is meant to look as if it is being stretched, or taut. At the same time, the composition is clumsy and appears to be leaning or falling over. Although the composition is dynamic, certain parts, like the end of each element, appear to be flat and drab.
Design Process Sketches
Added two more interecting pieces to the bottom and middle sections Above are three different rotated views
The final piece has 4 intersecting pieces
Top View
Alternate side view
FINAL MOD E L Wood and glue 14” x 7” x 5”
Additional Projects
“Architecture is a continuing dialogue between generations which creates an environment across time� - - - - - Vincent Scully
Winter Dual Bench Project Architectural Technology . Professor Nikolov and Viscardi . Fall 2014
The fountain outside Chandler-Ullmann and the circular stone wall are popular seating areas for students in the summer, however, not in the winter. The goal of the project was to built a sheltered seating area out of wood on top of the existing seating area. My classmates and I spent one day designing the structure, and then the next day building and assembling it. The seating structure is made from 2x4s and connected bent wood created the arch.
photo by Anthony Viscardi
This project was part of the Hammerschlag design-build series at Lehigh University
View of how we latched the benches to both sides photo by Anthony Viscardi
The distance from circle to fountain, or from bench to bench, is about 12 feet wide
Entrance archway into Chandler-Ullmann
Connection between bench back and arch
Illuminated Lamp Project 3D Design .
Fall 2011 .
Our assignment was to make a illuminated object made out of yupo paper, a synthetic paper material that lets some light through. We also had to incorporate bent wood lamination in our final model.
scored into 4 sections
connected ends
Variation of diamond cut outs
cut diamonds out
Basic Concept
The overlapping of different sized, transparent diamonds over a light source created gradual shading
Professer Ramsdale
FINAL MODEL 6”X6”X23” Yupo Paper and bent wood lamination 6”X6”X23” Yupo Paper
Incorporated bent wood lamination in the base of the lamp as well as used it to hold the light source in place.