Portfolio- Kyle Fernety 2023

Kyle Fernety Masters of Architecture III 2023 University of Arizona

KYLE FERNETY

ABOUT

1 year Masters of Architecture student from the University of Arizona. Eagerly seeking my first summer internship in the Pacific Northwest.

CONTACT

Phone: +520 403 7255

Email: kfernety@arizona.edu

Address: 546 W. Faith Dawn Ct. Tucson, AZ 85742

EDUCATION

Graduate Degree - Masters of Architecture III

University of Arizona, College of Architecture

2022 - present

Current GPA: 4.0

Bachelor’s Degree

University of Arizona, Eller College of Management

2016-2020

Major: Marketing

Cumulative GPA: 3.5 (Cum Laude)

SOFTWARE & LANGUAGE SKILLS

Adobe InDesign

Enscape

Adobe Photoshop AutoCAD 2023

Adobe Illustrator

WORK EXPERIENCE

Part-time Internship

Architecture Sarasota Museum- Victor Lundy Project

Winter 2022

- Operating and setting up laser cut files in order to accurately laser cut basswood components.

- Redrawing and scaling floor plans, roof plans, and sections for the assembly of the physical model.

- Construction of the Victor Lundy Galloway’s Furniture Showroom physical model.

Part-time work

College of Architecture - Laser Lab Monitor

Winter 2022 - present

- Daily cleaning of the laser cutters and 3D printers within the Laser Lab.

- Assisting students with questions on control, operations, and maintenance of the machines.

- Repairing machines when down and monitoring their production in the event further repairs are needed.

Volunteer Based Work

University of Arizona, College of Architecture Ambassador

2022 - present

- Promoting the College of Architecture and helping educate interested listeners on the culture, and values of the college.

- Worked at Admitted Students Day booth, answering questions for prospective College of Architecture students.

- Helping setup networking events, and giving tours of the College of Architecture, as well as helping coordinate graduation and other special events.

Part-time work

Starbucks Coffee Company - Barista

April 2021 - present

- Interact with customers to create a positive buying experience.

- Successfully multi-task and time-manage while solo operating main bar during peak hours, which on average generate sales of up to and beyond $4,000.

ACHIEVEMENTS & PERSONAL SKILLS

- Eller Top 50 Hispanic Honorary

- National Honorary Society of Leadership and Success

- Eller Multicultural Night of Excellence

- Starbucks Partner of the Quarter

- Communication

- Team Player

- Time Management

- Detail Oriented and Reliable

BARRIO LIBRARY

Studio Fall 2022

HIGHLAND UNDERPASS STAIR

Studio Fall 2022

VICTOR LUNDY - GALLOWAY’S PROJECT

Winter Exhibit 2022

PRECEDENT STUDY- HOUSE NA

Spring 2023

LOCATION:

ARCHITECT:

PROJECT DATE:

BARRIO LIBRARY 1

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PROJECT INFO

The paradigm of the traditional library has been challenged in recent years due to forces such as the emergence of digital media, as well as social distancing and self-isolation practices from the world-wide pandemic. With this project, my goal was to create an experience that would help users to

embrace their social communities, encourage the exchange of ideas and ultimately cultivate these experiences within a safe space. The Barrio Library was created around the concepts of tranquility, exploration, and biophilia. At the Barrio Library, there is something to discover for everyone.

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S. Seventeenth Street Traffic: MID-HIGH

W. Seventeenth Street Traffic: MID-HIGH

W. Eighteenth Street Traffic: LOW

S. Stone Avenue Traffic: HIGH

S. Sixth Street Traffic: LOW

Commercial Buildings

Residential Buildings Apartments & Single-Family Eateries, Churches, Furniture Shops

Barrio Viejo Site Analysis

impact of noise

Open expanses of space are heavily impacted by the sun’s path here in Tucson. However, the trees and buildings in Barrio Viejo provide ample shade, offering a bit of escape from direct sunlight during the early afternoon, when it can be overbearing Vehicle and foot traffic make this area a vibrant, sometimes boisterous part of the neighborhood. The trees and buildings help to block out some of the noise, but there are several hot spots and streets that can be loud.

W. Eighteenth St.

S.Stone Avenue

SITE PLAN

Barrio Viejo is a rare example of preserved heritage within a downtown setting.

With the location of the Barrio community’s new library being on the corner of South Stone and West 18th, we are nearby some of Barrio Viejo’s most unique features.

Whether you’re traveling to the popular eatery 5 Points, or, you’re exploring the unique murals plastered on stucco walls, there’s lots to discover in even the smallest pocket of this vibrant community.

*Design created from utilizing Grasshopper, a cutting-edge parametric modeling tool

INSPIRATION FROM THE CHOLLA

Local inspiration came in the form of the cholla cactus skeleton.

The lattice form provided inspiration in its openness and light appearance, and also for its strong structural integrity. For me, it’s always important to draw inspiration from the region you work in. The cholla is a ubiquitous cactus in the Sonoran Southwest, and it inspired the design rooftop shading structure and the central cholla skeleton structure used as space for hanging gardens.

Mark out Pathways for Exploring within site context

Develop & Refine Barrio Library Form

ITERATIVE DEVELOPMENT

For the Barrio Library, I relied on my concepts of exploration, tranquility and biophilia to guide my design. I initially began by mapping out exploratory paths within the context of the site. From this, I created basic block massing that was developed around the different pathways for exploring.

Start with basic Block Massing to begin spatial analysis

Add Green Spaces for Rooftop Garden & Further Connection to Nature

Once the general circulation pathways were created, and the basic block massing was complete, I begin refining the shape into a more finalized design. The addition of green space was placed strategically within the site to provide certain areas with that connection to the outdoors and to create a rooftop garden for the local community.

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HIGHLAND

UNDERPASS STAIR 2

LOCATION:

Tucson, AZ 9

ARCHITECT:

University of Arizona Kyle Fernety 2022

PROJECT INFO

The underpass is located on North Highland Avenue at the University of Arizona and continues under Speedway Boulevard, a very popular and highly used street in Tucson, Arizona. The task was to create a stair that understands the principles, experiences and the effects of stair design. Stairs facilitate vertical circulation and are usually

stationary. They are one of the most intimate, tactile and ergonomic moments in architecture. Stairs are unique architectural devices as they can encourage efficiency or hardship, leisurely joy or awkward discomfort depending on their geometry, dimensions, materiality and spatial definition. With these considerations in mind, I created my design for the Highland Underpass Stairs.

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100 Recline Angle

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110 Recline Angle

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ERGONOMICS OF THE STAIR

1 PERSON (PRIVATE)

1-2 PEOPLE (PUBLIC)

2 PEOPLE 2 PEOPLE (COMFORT)

IDEAL STAIR

Z Z Z LADDERS STEPLADDERS & FIXED LADDERS STAIRS RAMPS

COMFORTABLE STAIR COMFORTABLE STAIR

90 o 75 50 37 30 18 0 LADDERS STEPLADDERS & FIXED LADDERS STAIRS RAMPS IDEAL STAIR COMFORTABLE STAIR COMFORTABLE STAIR o o o o o 32.4 o 1 PERSON (PRIVATE) 1-2 PEOPLE (PUBLIC) 2 PEOPLE 2 PEOPLE (COMFORT) 3 PEOPLE 36“ 44“ 49“ 60“ 74“

90 o 75 50 37 30 18 0 LADDERS STEPLADDERS & FIXED LADDERS STAIRS RAMPS IDEAL STAIR COMFORTABLE STAIR COMFORTABLE STAIR o o o o o o 32.4 o 1 PERSON (PRIVATE) 1-2 PEOPLE (PUBLIC) 2 PEOPLE 2 PEOPLE (COMFORT) 3 PEOPLE 74“ Z

3 PEOPLE 36“ 44“ 49“ 60“ 74“

For a desired ‘free flow’ movement, radial form was the ideal form of movement for the Underpass stair. Radial form features a centrally located core with linear forms extending outwards from the center. By utilizing this form, I was able to create pathways that cross over and can facilitate different interactions.

FLOOR PLAN

The usage of the interstitial planes were strategically placed to create a comfortable ascension of the stair. Allowing for these moments of rest also gives rise to the opportunity for different interactions between students and faculty alike. Vegetation was added for comfort and shade. The wide and open plan of the stair serves to facilitate freeflow movement.

ACTIVITY MAP

The BLUE areas denote spots for lounging. Placed on grassy slopes of 135

The YELLOW areas denote the interstitial landing zones. With a typical width large enough to accommodate of 2 people.

The RED areas highlight the spots that are best utilized for people watching, reading, or listening to music.

The GREEN areas highlight the staggering design of the physical staircases that allow for open pathway interpretation.

TOTAL RISE: 12..45’ 39.5’

TOTAL RUN:

STAIR DETAIL: RISE & RUN

RISE:

Based on research, I found the most comfortable stair falls within a 32.4 incline with a:

RISE: 7 inch

RUN: 11 inch

The interstitial landing planes were strategically designed to allow for a comfortable ascent that requires little to no work. The landing planes placed around every 9-11 steps.

PEOPLE WATCHING

READING

ELEVATOR

LOUNGING

USER MAP

The various colored figures represent atypical pathways and activity from University of Arizona students and faculty. With the design of the Highland Underpass Stair, we can provide leisurely safe spaces for both faculty, student, and Arizona resident alike.

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GALLOWAY’S FURNITURE SHOWROOM VICTOR LUNDY-

CLIENT:

REQUEST:

BUILT BY:

Create a Physical Model of Victor Lundy’s Galloway’s Furniture Showroom, for Display

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OVERSEEN BY: Christopher Domin

PROJECT INFO

During the Fall 2022 semester, I was approached by my professor of Integrated Technologies to work under his supervision on a paid project over the Winter break. My task was to help create a professional physical model of Victor Lundy’s Galloway’s Furniture Showroom to be displayed in an exhibit

for Architecture Sarasota’s museum located in Florida. Over the course of the break, I developed my physical modeling and digital drawing skills. In creating this model, I utilized laser cut machines, 3D printers, band saws, and sanding machines.

GALLOWAY’S FURNITURE SHOWROOM

Victor Lundy’s Galloway’s Showroom was an exquisite display of innovative design from the late 1950s. The design was based on Lundy’s love of nature and organic forms. This can be seen in roof cutouts that allowed for the growth of trees. Seen above are the massive glulam beams that span across in 16 directions from the center point of the showroom. Utilizing the beams, Lundy hung a mezzanine to create an illusion that the second floor is floating. He followed this up by including two floating staircases that hung from the floating mezzanine.

GLULAM BEAMS

In total, there are 16 glulam beam that branch out from the center of the showroom. To create the glulam beams:

1) Accurate digital drawing to serve as basis for the laser cut file

2) Setting up laser file and properly adjusted the settings for the cut

3) Once cut, I hand-sanded the burnt edges off for a smooth finish

CONNECTING DISPLACED INFORMATION

Proper files of the project were not completely available. When this building was remodeled in 1970 by VisionWorks, much of the original information was displaced or thrown away. In order to create an accurate physical model, I needed proper dimensions and scale. Through acquiring old VisionWork plans and the few Victor Lundy plans still available, I pieced together information and was able to fill in the missing spaces.

CREATING THE FLOATING STAIR

Creating the floating stair took many trials-and-errors to get right. The photo above shows my final test copy where I found the right method of assembly. Through experimentation of piano wire and other materials, we decided on basswood to serve as the metal rods. The basswood added light and warmth and allowed for a perfect pressure fit between rod and stair tread.

1) Laser Cut Equally Spaced Holes for Rods 2) Place Accurately Sized Basswood Rods 3) Add Stair Tread with Even Spacing

ADDING ROOF DETAIL

Victor Lundy used a T&G ceiling design. T&G meaning a tongue and groove tray ceiling. To create an accurate portrayal, I hand-cut custom pieces of basswood strips and individually placed them across the glulam beams.

1) Begin with Placement of the Glulam Beams

2) Straighten and Evenly Space Glulam Beams

3) Begin Adding T&G Across the Beams

CREATING WORKING FILES

For this project, I created accurate floor plans and section plans in order to aid the physical modeling process. Once the plans were digitally drawn in Rhino, I took them to illustrator where I added proper line weighting.

PRECEDENT STUDY - HOUSE NA

“To dwell in a house, amongst the dense urbanity of small houses and structures can be associated to living within a tree.”

PROJECT INFO

House NA is not your typical residential house. Designed by the Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, it was completed in 2011. House NA serves as a striking example of Fujimoto’s signature style, which combines modernist and minimalist design principles with a unique approach to spatial design.

Inside the house, Fujimoto has created a series of interconnected spaces that flow seamlessly from one to another. There are no traditional walls or doors, and the house is instead divided into a series of platforms and levels that are connected by stairs and ramps. This approach creates a sense of fluidity and allows the residents to move through the house in a continuous loop.

ARCHITECT

Sou Fujimoto

PROJECT DATE

2011

LOCATION

Koenji, Tokyo, Japan

= More Frequent Paths

= Less Frequent Paths

CIRCULATION

Utilization of both fixed and movable stairs to better help serve its unique circulatory path.

This helps facilitate irregular movement to serve their clients unique want of having a nomadic sense of living.

SE View Summer Solstice 12:30 PM

SOLAR

The large floor-to-ceiling windows on the House NA’s transparent facade face south, allowing for maximum exposure to sunlight during the winter months when the sun is lower in the sky. While in the summertime it allows for less light to enter in.

VENTILATION

GLASS CLAMP

VARIETY:

USE: Square Creates tight connection between glazing and steel frame

CONCRETE: CONCRETE PANELS

USE(S):

Provide Stability & Resist Lateral Loads

LOCATION: Side Elevations (East & West)

WOOD: WHITE TINTED BIRCH

USE(S):

- Wood-Frame Fenestrations

- Serves as a Visual Transition with Structure

LOCATION:

- All Throughout Exterior Build

- Interior Flooring

GLAZING: SEE-THROUGH GLASS

USE(S):

Visual Connection & Solar Allowance

LOCATION: All Elevations

STEEL: WHITE PAINTED STEEL

USE:

- Steel Frame Bracing

- Welded On-Site

- Used for Slender Design

- Less Cumbersome than Wood

LOCATION: All Elevations

* BELOW GRADE: Steel Columns embedded into the concrete foundation, anchored with steel piles

SEPARATION & COHERENCE

House NA is designed to encourage interaction and socialization between its occupants. Likewise, it can also provide spaces of intimacy if two individuals choose to be close, while also accommodating for a group of guests by distributing people across the house.

COLUMN GRIDS

Due to the complex design of House NA, I created a column grid to aid in my analysis of the structural system. Through usage of a digital model created, I was able to better understand the spacing of the column grid and the support for the 21 individual floor plates.