AMANDA SCHWARZ S ELE CTED W ORKS IN ARCH I TE CTU R E
01. L I V I N G M U S E U M 02. U R B A N N U R S E P L A N T 03 . E L B A R R I O R E G G I O E M E L I A 04. A B A N D O N E D P L A T F O R M D W E L L I N G 05. V O I D S H E L T E R 06 . W H A T I S A R C H I T E C T U R E ? 077. P E R F O R M I N G S P A C E
C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E
A M A N D A Phone : 520.870.3236
S C H W A R Z Email : anschwarz@email.arizona.edu
U NIVER S ITY OF ARIZ ON A College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Minor in Math GPA : 3.880
PROFE S S I ONAL EXPERIEN CE Gymnastics/Tumbling Instructor
S O F T WARE EXPER IEN CE Proficient
Fundamental
(2011-2014) Sahuarita Dance Center
+ Rhinoceros 5.0
Camp Lawton Handicraft Instructor
+ Autodesk 3ds Max + Adobe Photoshop
+ Autocad + Grasshopper
(2010; 2011) Boy Scouts of America
+ Adobe Illustrator
Commissioned Artist
+ Adobe Indesign + Ladybug Analysis
(2009) Town of Sahuarita
ACADEMI C EXPERIEN CE
+ Revit
+ Ecotect + Vasari
HON ORS AND AWA R DS
AIAS - American Institute of Architecture Students
Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society
(2013-2014) Vice President (President Elect)
(2013-2014) Founding member of University of Arizona Chapter
Study Abroad in Orvieto, Italy
University of Arizona Dean’s List with Disctinction
(2013) Mediterranean Architecture and In Situ Travel Sketching
(2012, 2013) Semester GPA Achievement Award
Design Review Juror
Honors College First-Year Project
(2012-2013) First-Year Undergraduate Foundation Studio
(2012) 1st Place for product research and design proposal
First-Year Mentorship Program and Workshops
Coca-Cola Scholar
(2012-2014) Coordinator
(2011) Selected from 71,000 applicants as one of 250 recipients
Boy Scouts of America Venturing Crew 301
Math Engineering Science Achievement
(2010-2011) President
(2011) 2nd Place in State competition - Rainwater Harvesting System
REFERENCES
Current Standing : Third Year
Paul Weiner
Studio Professor, University of Arizona contact information upon request
Brian Andrews
Studio Professor and Lecturer, University of Arizona contact information upon request
Robert Miller
Director, College of Architecture, University of Arizona contact information upon request
LIVING MUSEUM urban agricultural factory and life-cycle landmark “The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” – Masanobu Fukuoka, One-Straw Revolution
EXISTING CONDITION - San Francisco Embarcadero
DEMOGRAPHICS
NEW CONDITION - San Francisco Embarcadero
CIRCULATION
Two Intersecting Interior “STREETS”:
Bikers Pedestrians & Joggers Cars Cable Car Ferry
Tourists Business People p Residents Homeless
Increase pedestrian and bicycle traffic + create an urban condition Highlight two nearby landmarks to create a balanced emphasis along the Embarcadero and provide a beacon to move people through the site
museum/exhibition
sales area
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sales - weekday
Project Location : San Francisco, California Project Type : Vertical Farm, Market, Health Club, Museum Location Climate : Temperate Squarefootage : 160,000 ft2 11 Weeks - Fall 2013 - arc301 - Paul Weiner - University of Arizona
grocery shoppers
MIXED USE WEEKDAY
commercial buyers health center
composting shipping
factory/processing
museum/exhibition
seed hatching - pucks saturated, hand seeded (2hrs every 4 days)
packaging
packaging
LIFECYCLE OF PLANT seed incubation/ germination
produce processing
(7-10 days) - warm temperatures
grocery shoppers
shipping and receiving
AGRICULTURAL FACTORY WEEKDAY
commercial buyers
maintenance + plant health
growth green beans 35 days harvesting growth -- lettuce 40 days
In the tradition of agricultural communities around the world, cycles of planting and harvest must coincide with programmatic elements. This urban agricultural factory invites the diverse community of San Francisco to experience the intersection of mixed uses. Where those programs meet becomes a node for reflection.
PROGRAM TIME ADJACENCY Each wheel represents a midnight programmatic cycle, read like a clock. These wheels “turn” like gears to intersect noon at necessary points.
- spinach 22 days - strawberries 228 days - tomatos 75 days - zucchini 20-41 days - peppers 50-60 days - onions 16-52 days
maturation - 10 days, then . move trays .
produce processing
artificial light
day cycle of a plant diffused light
art direct light
grocery shoppers
MIXED USE WEEKEND
commercial buyers
factory/processing
health center - weekday
useum/exhibition health center leisure/entertainment browsing
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FORM FINDING PROCESS USING GRASSHOPPER, LADYBUG, + GALAPAGOS
ITTERATION ONE
IN NITIAL EXPLORATION
Sixth Floor Plan
ITTEERATION TWO
Fifth Floor Plan
Fourth Floor Plan
GEOMETRY PLANE THAT FILLS ENTIRE FOOTPRINT OF SITE
LADYBUG
This analysis shows existing sunlight condition with no formal response. Results reveal that the most sun falls on a v shaped area with slivers on the sides.
GEOMETRY CURVES CREATED FROM MOVEABLE POINTS - EXTRUDED, SWEPT, AND LOFTED
LADYBUG
ITTER RATIO ON THREE
GALAPAGOS VARIABLE: X,Y,Z VALUE FOR MULTIPLE POINTS MAXIMIZE: totalSunlightHours / totalRadiation
This analysis attempts to gravitate towards areas of full sun. Results reveal that the most sunlight is high on the northeast and northwest corners.
GEOMETRY CONSTANT CURVE MOVED UP, SCALED, ROTATED, LOFTED
LADYBUG
PLANES DEFINED BY POINTS ALONG SLANTED LINE
LADYBUG
Inn tia Init iall Diag Diag Di agra rama ra matiticc IInnterpreeta ma tatiion
GALAPAGOS VARIABLE: Z POSITION & SCALE & ROTATION MAXIMIZE: totalSunlightHours / totalRadiation
This analysis attempts to find form for three twisting towers. Results reveal that the southern tower receives very little sun while the northeast and northwest towers receive the most sun when facing south and maximizing height. All towers twist to minimize self shading.
GEOMETRY
Third Floor Plan
VARIABLE: TESTED AT MULTIPLE HEIGHTS UP TO 150’
Fina Fi nal Fo F rm maall Res espo ponnse
GALAPAGOS VARIABLE: X,Y SCALE & X,Y POSITION MAXIMIZE: totalSunlightHours / totalRadiation
This analysis attempts to find a terraced arrangement that minimizes self shading. Results reveal that previous analyses were correct - the most sun falls on a v shaped area with slivers on the sides, more sunlight falls high up on the northern edgee of the site. The design response was to create a terraced form that minimized self shhading while maximizing sunlit area.
cooking classroom
classroom
Second Floor Plan
retail
retail
retail
cafe kitchen cafe
kiosk
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Ground Floor Plan
Exploded Axonom mettric
Ground G r undd Floor ro Fl r Pl Plan
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The greenhouse modules are transparent from below, allowing the public to look up and experience the programs intertwining. This necessitates that the module be clad on all sides by a steel structure glazing system. The hybrid concrete/steel structure is a network of greenhouse modules.
Building Envelope Detail Wall Section
Model Photographs
Exploded Axon of Greenhouse Module Assembly
URBAN NURSE PLANT complexity through overlay and variation of a singular condition “The way to get wonderfully lifelike behaviour is not to try to make a really complex creature, but to make a wonderfully rich environment for a simple creature.” – David Ackley
Project Location : Tucson, Arizona Project Type : Streetcar Stop, Cafe, Public Space Location Climate : Hot, Arid Squarefootage : 10,000 ft2 5 Weeks - Fall 2013 - arc301 - Paul Weiner - U. Arizona
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Ground Plan
Roof Plan
Section A
Section B
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Using the existing structural language of the streetcar, this public space functions as a hub to celebrate the intersection of shared needs. Symbiosis in the desert is based on the shared needs for shade, protection, and water. In this design, the cable structure provides variations of shade, protection, and water catchement to develop multiple habitats.
Final Model Photographs g p A varied and dynamic public space is acheived by creating one system that performs in multiple ways. A layering of inclined planes, platforms, and materials on the ground and the variance of light quality from above creates a rich environment for symbiosis.
EL BARRIO REGGIO EMELIA a child’s sense of place “The child has / a hundred languages / a hundred hands / a hundred thoughts / a hundred ways of thinking / of playing, of speaking.” – Loris Malaguzzi (Founder of the Reggio Emilia Approach)
Each zone is designed to connect the children to one of the four reggio emilia “teachers.” The community is invited in to the front porch. The next zone belongs to the family, with a kitchen, fireplace, and parent/teacher lounge. the environmental zone includes areas of exploration and lies along the green corridor. And the Teacher/Student zone faces inward toward the playground.
PARENTS
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TEACHER
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CO U Y COMMUNITY
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Axes
Project Location : El Barrio Viejo, Tucson, Arizona Project Type : Primary School / Public Dwelling Location Climate : Hot, Arid Squarefootage : 50,000 ft2 7 Weeks - Spring 2013 - arc202 - Brian Andrews - U. Arizona
Green Corridor
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Circulation
RESPECT MOVING
COLLABORATOR LA
HEARING
FAMILY AMIL SEEING
TTOUCHING
LISTENING
COMMUNI COMMUNITY
RESPONSIBILITY EXPLORATION
The architectural language of the Tucson Barrio Viejo and the sensitivity of the Reggio Emilia Pedagogy merge to create a place that is culturally rich and safe to explore.
Model Photographs
The street view allows a visual connection between the school and the community. West Elevation
The south elevation regulates solar gain using louvres and small windows (at child height). South Elevation
The north elevation opens to green areas and provides more transparency and indirect light. North Elevation
This section cuts through the all-agess atelier (studio) spacce ce, the materials gardenn, and the vegetable garden. Section A This section cuts through the eating area, the atelier (studio), bathroom, and two classrooms with storage space between. Section B S
ABANDONED PLATFORM DWELLING revitalizing a rich historic neighborhood “It is in dialogue with pain that many beautiful things acquire their value. Acquaintance with grief turns out to be one of the more unusual prerequisites of architectural appreciation. We might... need to be a little sad before buildings can properly touch us.” – Alain de Botton, Architecture of Happiness
Section
Project Location : Tucson, Arizona Project Type : Three Unit Private Dwelling Location Climate : Hot, Arid Squarefootage : 15,000 ft2 6 Weeks - Spring 2013 - arc202 - Brian Andrews - U. Arizona Model Photographs
Three appartment units feed off of the core - a central brick spine that hold utilities, circulation and structure. Cantilevering apartment units emphasize the direct connection of each unit to the core - spiritually and structurally. This creates a relationship between those living in the units and the history of the warehouse district.
The first floor is almost untouched, save for the artist’s studio, to preserve the sense of abandonment. Under the cantelievered units, the public is invited to wait for the train and remember a time when the railroad was the lifeline of Tucson.
BATHROOM FIREPLACE
Site Plan
Second Floor Plan
VOID SHELTER a sense of place outside of time “The landscape thinks itself in me, an and nd I am m its con consciousness.” o sc on s iousne ness s .” – Cézannee “Ar “Architecture Arch chiitecture is the art of recon reconciliation o ciliation between ourselves and th tthee world, and this medi mediation d ationn ta take takes kees pl pplace acce th thro through r uggh th tthee se senses.” ensses e . – Juhanni Pallasmaa
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Through the use of a step-well formation, this shelter carves into the earth to create a flexible-use shelter that is less about survival and more about escaping the city to return to tucson’s roots. The step-well is a square formation that is cut off at the quarry wall.
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This shelter in the Tucson, Arizona “A Mountain” quarry recognizes the void in the earth, and returns to early Native American traditions through the use of modern material technology.
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WHAT IS ARCHITECTURE? measuring and affecting public perception of the architecture profession “What does it say about the value of architecture that as the world faces economic and ecological crises, unprecedented numbers of architects are out of work?” – Eric J. Cesal, Down Detour Road
The installation was designed to call into question conventional perceptions of “architecture” while inspiring curiosity and thoughtful responses.
Project Location : University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Project Type : Installation Location Climate : Hot, Arid Collaborators : Will Ruoff, Dan Maher, Roy Peer, Casey Kell 12 Week Seminar - Fall 2012 - arc497p - Paul Reimer- U. Arizona INNOVATOR
INNOVATIVE ELOQUENT IMPROVE
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT ?
ARCHITECTURE ?
BUSINESSMAN THINKER
POLITICIAN COLLABORATOR
PLANNER
The American Institute of Architects launched a leadership institute in the fall of 2012 as a call to examine a shift in the architecture profession. The resulting project was an installation to instigate thought and conversation in the public about what architects do.
SPACE
BUILDING
ARCHITECTURE
COMPLETE
DESIGNER
SIMPLICITY
FASHION
NEEDS BUILDER
BEAUTY
FUN
FUNCTION
ARTIST
DESIGN
ART
INSPIRATION TOGETHER HOLDS
CITY
COMFORT SUSTAINABLE
TED MOSEBY ENDEAVOR
EXCHANG
CREATIVITY
DWELLING EARTH
ARTISTIC
SERVES PEOPLE SURROUNDING
LIFE
BIRDS
PROBLEM
AWESOMENESS
PERFORMING SPACE the creation of spatial configurations to study and affect event and performance “They cannot set themselves any lesser task if they wish to be recognized and to recognize themselves in a world of their own making.” – Guy Debord, The Society of the Spectacle
1. ALL SOULS PROCESSION The first piece was an event within the crowd - an ambiguous moveable installation that created changing spacial configurations with in the Tucson All Souls’ Procession.
2. PARK[ING] DAY The second piece was an event outside the crowd - two stationary installations that occupied a parking space to reclaim the street for the public.
3. “RESIDUE” The third piece created an event without the crowd - a procession through a series of small/large, bright/dim, warm/cool rooms, which highlighted the imbedded stories that objects and buildings carry with them through their residue.
Project Location : Tucson, Arizona Project Type : Installation and Event Collaborators : David Kim, Roy Peer, Casey Kell, Joe Dimatteo, Joe Miranda, Joe Debenny 12 Week Seminar - Fall 2013 - arc497p - Beth Weinstein- U. Arizona
EXPLORING
MAKING
An exploration on how space is performed or can be performative - we began by reading and researching existing theory on performative space. This led us to develop a series of events in public space to induce meta-thinking and/or shift the perception of space.
PERFORMING