BAC Segment Two Portfolio: January 3rd 2012

Architecture Arlen Stawasz - Segment 2 Portfolio B. Arch Candidate

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is a process created through the means of iteration and collaboration. Such processes create experiences that impact the lives of many, thus creating ripple effects to our environment.

Arlen Stawasz

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The balance between practice and academics “Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it” (Anonymous Author) Reflec ng back on the past five years that I have been at the Boston Architectural College, I would say that they have been the most rewarding years of my life. The BAC has provided me with life lessons that not only have prepared me academically, but also prac cally and emo onally to face any challenge that is thrown into my path. Some people think of the BAC as a race to the finish line – to get the degree and rush through the curriculum. I see the BAC as a marathon; it is not about how fast you finish, but it is about perseverance and the ability to get to the finish line. That, in and of itself, I see is the greatest achievement in my pursuit to a successful career in architecture.

Since the beginning of my professional degree in 2007, I have been fully immersed in the academic and prac ce culture of the BAC. I see the college’s culture to be different from any other ins tu on in the na on. For example, having par cipated in projects such as the Curio House, Team Boston, Solar Decathlon (2009), the Ecotopian House (2010-2011) and the BAC Student Lecture Series (2009- present), have given me an unwavering experience that has a con nuous impact on my educa onal goals as a student leader. My academic involvement has influenced my prac ce and professional experience as I have learned the value of me management, collabora on, and the design tools needed in the process of produc on.

I feel that my experience at the BAC has fostered a successful transi on between prac ce and academics. My prac ce experience has given me the fundamental skills necessary to become an effec ve communicator within academic courses, student organiza ons, and professional environments. I currently serve as the past president of Atelier, the BAC Student Government and have had many opportuni es to represent the voice of many students. Moreover, serving on the BAC Board of Trustees and various commi ees has given me a keen insight on business acumen and has certainly s mulated my passion for becoming a leader in the design profession.

I see the BAC as the primary stepping stone that allowed me to express in ac on why I chose a career in architecture. The BAC has allowed me the opportunity to network with the profession, work in some of the largest architectural firms in the city, and also provided a wide range of voluntary posi ons that I was able to partake and excel in. Not only that, but the academic curriculum gave me the intellectual freedom and crea vity that I yearned for. I truly believe that unless one is passionate about architecture, then the BAC program is not for them. The program which is coupled with rigor and me management sacrifices cannot be achieved without an extraordinary dedica on to the architectural profession. … and if I had the chance, I would no doubt want to go through the program all over again.

resume Education The Boston Architectural College Candidate for Bachelor of Architecture - Studio GPA 3.65

August 2007 - Present

Springfield Technical Community College *Associate Degree in Architectural Technology August 2004 - May 2007

Experience CBT Architects *Junior Architect

February 2011 - Present

- Collaborate with project team on various phases of DD, CD, and CA - Produce graphic presentations for client interface on design decisions and marketing proposals - Draft details for SKA’s, CCD’s and other project requirements - Build models for schematic, design development and marketing presentations Goody Clancy Associates *Architectural Intern

February 2009 - July 2009

- Performed construction administration on the new Salem Court House and Roger Williams University’s new academic building - Communicated with a design team through various phases of CA - Managed the organization, distribution, and reviewing of submittals, RFI’s, bulletins, sketches, annual reports, and meeting minutes - Actively laid out presentation boards for the marketing team Snelling and Hamel Associates *Field Captain and Draftsman

August 2007 - January 2009

- Drafted existing and proposed site plans - Researched property boundaries and monuments through various county layouts - Communicated with designers, consultants and clients for permiting applications

Projects The Ecotopian House, Boston Architectural College *Director of Marketing and Funding - Directed a team of students to lead, facilitate, and coordinate all marketing and fundraising efforts - Developed a marketing work plan for fundraising and outreach, including designation of project goals - Established a documentation and communication process for the internal and external use of the project

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May 2010 - March 2011

Projects Continued The Curio House, Solar Decathlon 2009 *Team Member

May 2009 - October 2009

- Participated in the construction of the Curio House, Team Boston - Collaborated and did outreach with students from over 20 different degree programs within Boston - Actively installed PV and thermal energy paneling systems, heat glass systems and radiant flooring - Building additions onto houses

Publications and Exhibitions Modus Operandi Magazine 2009 Practice Magazine 2008, 2009 Sketch Problem 1, 2, & 3 (Stankowitz Gallery)

Ecotopian House: Fall 2010 (McCormick Gallery) NAAB Accrediation: Spring 2012 (Advanced Studio Work) Paris Sketchbook (Stankowitz Gallery) 2008

Honors & Awards Bob Scagliotti Scholarship 2011 Designers Lighting Forum Scholarship 2011 Richard Painter Scholarship 2009 Adeline Fournier Sketch Prize 2009

Kronish Practice Achievement Award 2009 Glassman Bailey Traveling Scholarship (Paris) 2008 STCC Alumni Scholarship 2007

Interests and Design Skills Design Related Interests Drawing and Sketching Architectural Photography Travel - Europe, Middle East Painting

Computer Skills Google SketchUP Adobe CS5.5 Suite Revit 2012 AutoCAD 2012

Interests Basketball Dancing Design Literature Lebanese Food

Atelier (BAC Student Government) Past President 2011-2012 President 2010-2011 Treasurer 2009-2010 Student Representative 2008-2009

Building Design Club (STCC) Treasurer 2006-2007 Member 2005-2006

Leadership BAC Committee’s Board of Trustee’s 2010-2011 Executive Commitee 2010-2011 Co-Chair of S.D. Committee 2009-2011 Finance Committee 2009-2010 Sustainable Design Committee 2009-2010 Mem. and Nominations Committee 2008-2009

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table of contents + ACADEMIC + STUDIO + INFOSTRUCTURE + THE BOARDWALK OF DREAMS + BETWEEN SILENCE AND LIGHT + THE RIBBON SALTBOX

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+ INDEPENDENT + ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY + BEIRUT SKETCHBOOK

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C-1 Studio: Fall 2010

Cheryl Wolfe 16 Weeks

This studio asks students to explore a new type of program that is connected with the evolving digital modes of technology and communication. Students will explore the concepts of phenomenology, and how a virtual experience can create a visually and conceptually interesting compelling story. This studio aims to identify the students individual architectural language and who they are as a designer.

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Technology has rapidly changed the way people inhabit space on a daily basis. The rising use of social networking has affected the way we live, work, and communicate with each other. Digital modes of communica on are subs tu ng real life human to human interac on and experience. The advancement of portable technology has allowed people to communicate with each other from across the globe within the split of a second. This technology is an opportunity for architecture to rethink, recreate, and respond to the way people inhabit and interact with each other in today’s world.

This studio conceptualizes a program for a new “info-structure” and constructs a space in the Public Alley between Newbury and Boylston Streets in the heart of the city of Boston, Massachuse s.

In order to organize and direct the experience of networking in the “internet of people”, each student was first assigned to cra a portable wired device prototype with goals to further define our interpreta on, percep on, and emo on of the exis ng technology and where it may be in the near future.

I started crea vely experimen ng with the idea of technology and came up with a device prototype (depicted to the right). I was influenced by sensory and communica ve spa al experiences. I imagined a device that could enhance conversa ons by projec ng a holographic visual representa on of the user’s surrounding context. I also imagined a device that could detect all five senses, and project an experience as though the user was actually there in person.

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ng with someone while having a s mula ng experience of your senses. The human senses as we know them are op mally experienced through the use of tangible physical space. The physical sphere is vital to our being as it enhances our ability to communicate with each other.

As I further developed the wired device, I designed another dimension that allows people to experience space without actually being there. I imagined a device that could come in all shapes and sizes, from a mini portable device to a holographic stereogram (as defined by the MIT Museum, it is a hologram produced from movie footage of a rota ng subject. Images can be computer generated, animated, reduced or enlarged, or photographed on site. This is an alterna ve to the original hologram process, in which the subject is imaged directly onto the film with a laser exposure). I envisioned that it could allow people to communicate the five senses; seeing, smelling, tas ng, hearing and touching in another loca on at the same period of me.

I then started to analyze how this wired device could be used in a public or private se ng. I thought the electronic device could influence social networking on many levels of group user communica on. I wanted to create an electronic device that could give a virtual experience that leads to a virtual “deloca on� from a person’s context.

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“What if the device could give an experience that was delocated from the public?”

“What if you can almost “be” in Paris experiencing the same things through your senses as your friend who you are cha ng to ?”

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“What if performances, sports games and other public gathering events could be experienced through the device?”

“How would these events influence communica on?”

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Technology Devices in the Context of Architecture.

A er designing a visual representa on of a new mode of communica on, the class then inves gated how our device’s could be applied to the Public Alley between Newbury and Boylston Streets.

We focused on developing a series of mappings that would iden fy the urban condi ons that were hidden to the eye but of significance to the social dynamic of the public and/ or networks and electronic devices in the public realm. I, therefore, developed mappings based on the overlay of portable technology usage.

As I dissected the site, I was amazed by how many people used electronic devices by the hour on a typical weekend on the site. While collec ng ethnographic observa ons, I noted over (83) people using electronic devices during different mes of the weekend. This led me to hypothesize that there was an abundance of electronic device usage in the Back Bay. The technological advances that have been made over the past two decades have placed people in a posi on to experience a form of “communica ve aliena on”. I refer to aliena on as a state of mind where a person feels separated or disconnected from others.

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This tells us that there is an over usage of digital networks and electronics in the modern world today. The modern world has simply been shying away from the tradi onal face to face.

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This map iden fies the social and spa al division of the Public Alley in an economical condi on. Newbury St. serves to a upper class as Boylston St. serves to a middle or lower class.

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“If the Public Alley is the delocated working space, and each building projects its image onto the public, then what could happen if people could experience a space that is ‘delocated’ from the public?”

There is not only an abundance of digital media and electronic devices but there are also monumental distrac ons on Boylston and Newbury Streets. The site is filled with retail shops and restaurants. These physical spaces project an image that is eye catching to a person of common interests.

It is as though the facades are projec ng themselves onto the face of the public. These facades market themselves through what I call a “projec on”. The projec on feels very overwhelming, which makes it easy for the people that are drawn into the space to easily forget the other components of the building that keep it alive.

I believe the electronic devices we use today hold the same quali es as these buildings that project into the public on Boylston and Newbury Streets. The electronic devices isolate us from reality as the buildings distract us from the working scenes.

People tend not to pay a en on to how an electronic device is used. They just press a bu on and watch it work like magic.

This same metaphor can be applied to many different scenarios concerning electronic devices, such as the internet. What are people actually looking at when they browse the web? It is usually a polished picture of the final project. It is easy to forget that there is something or someone that updates the content to the website. Similarly, is a working space to every building, and what if people could experience the working space?

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The Public Alley is the Working Space. It is the connector of all the buildings that operate on Boylston and Newbury Streets. From pick up and delivery, to parking, trash barrels and employees, the alley is not the most pleasant place for a person to walk through. The alley is a “deloca on” from the public.

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The Program is a social opportunity that is delocated from the Public. The building is inversely located in the Public Alley with a minimalis c footprint that is almost hidden to the pedestrians along Boylston and Newbury Street. When experiencing the Public Alley from this building, one feels separated from the Boylston to Newbury Street buildings. Its elevated floor levels above the alley create a floa ng experience as though one is in a virtual world surrounded by a monochroma c public alley. This program recognizes junk space, and u lizes its value of separa on.

The Login is an entrance of curiosity, as it is almost hidden from the public face. Its pink nted glass gives a perspec ve of the world that is monochrome, as though the building is trapped in me.

The Server is the controller of the space, as it is constantly upda ng the content for the exhibi on and media theater.

The ExhibiƟon displays post modern art, as art is a form of expression that is being lost in todays digital world.

The pink glass creates a delocated space but which also contextualizes and leaves room for imagina on through the use of art.

The Media Theater is a space that internally projects virtually anything, in any shape or size, offering the same sensory effects as the electronic device from my media research. The Media Theater is an opportunity for someone to experience something that is beyond the emerging limits of technology.

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C-2 Studio: Spring 2011

Zach Craun & Patrick Lausell 16 Weeks

This studio focused on developing an architectural identiďŹ cation of American culture, segregation and revitalization along the historic boardwalk of Atlantic City, NJ. The purpose of the course was to formulate arguments for proposed designs through the use of mapping, translation and model making as a means of developing 3-dimensional forms.

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Atlantic City, New Jersey was once the largest tourist des na on of the United States of America from 19151965. During this me, the city developed the nickname of the “NaƟon’s Playground” as it was a place where hundreds of thousands of Americans (par cularly of the middle class) would vaca on along the boardwalk on the Atlan c Ocean.

During the Prohibi on act (1920-1933), liquor flowed freely and gambling regularly took place in the back rooms of nightclubs and restaurants. The city had a secluded night life, where gay and lesbian people could meet with each other and return home to their families free of will and guilt. This was a very tough me for the U.S. as there were not as many rights as there are in todays America.

As modern day industrializa on and transporta on was developed, tourist des na ons such as Disneyland and Las Vegas were constructed and became easily accessible. This led to the heavy decrease in tourism a er the mid 1960’s.

Atlan c City’s primary and most latent form of exclusion was that of racial segrega on. Segrega on existed across cultures and significantly on the boardwalk. During the day most of the services on the boardwalk such as roller chair rides, shoe cleaning, and general clean up were provided by African Americans. During the night, African Americans were prohibited from stepping foot on the boardwalk without permission. Racial segrega on was a huge factor of Atlan c City, and unfortunately some remnants of this factor s ll exists today.

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A er the 1960’s, tourism in Atlan c City began to steadily decrease. The city was no longer a major tourist des na on.

In efforts to revitalize the city and compete with tourist des na ons like Las Vegas, Atlan c City accepted a new type of tourism that would further separate the city from the landscape. Research projected that Casinos would not only bring the Na ons Playground back on top, but it would also provide jobs and significant tax benefits to the state of New Jersey. But there is a big difference from a city that was built in the middle of a dessert for Casinos versus a city that was a vaca on spot. Atlan c City had more than just casinos - it had ocean views and the famous boardwalk.

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What was once an Ocean City is now in-filled with casino typology. People visit Atlan c City without stepping one foot on the boardwalk or beach.

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During the 16 week period, the class went on a trip to Atlan c City to experience the site. My analysis led to a situa onist dri , where I mapped, based on experience with photomontage. I wanted to experience the mul ple dimensions of the city, and see the prospec ve local opportuni es for poten al urban transforma ons. I encountered casinos, casinos and casinos. The ocean and parts of the boardwalk were shut down, and the closest park or grocery store was not within walking or biking distance. It became clear to me that what I was going to create is for the local community - something that would enrich their lives.

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Blooming of the Boardwalk My research led me to the conclusion that the residents of Atlan c City need an architectural solu on that addresses their needs and gives them back a piece of the boardwalk that was always controlled by the American tourism. I wanted to build a facility that brings the locals together and enhances their quality of life. The sketches to the right are my original ideas, where I started to develop the building’s forms and design. The models depict a transforma on of concepts, from extending the boardwalk to crea ng privileged views of the ocean, I the process of designing through model making the most sa sfying.

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An Extension of the Boardwalk I see the health club as an extension of the boardwalk (fig. 6). The main sec ons of the club include two main areas: The first is the space for people who want to be physically ac ve and social (the gymnasium). The second space is quiet and medita ve. The Boardwalk Health Club also provides a space for locals to meet and socialize in the common courtyard, juice bar and outside boardwalk roo op.

Figure 2. Above is a sketch of the Yoga room & meditaƟon areas. The middle is a the central courtyard for bike storage and gathering space.

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Section West instructors: Zach Craun & Patrick Lausell / The Boardwalk of Dreams / Spring 2011

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Andrew Grogan

Fall 2011

16 Weeks

This studio asks students to explore the enduring idea of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the library,â&#x20AC;? both as a public building and as a public institution. Through research and exploration of the library program, precedent studies, and site analysis, students will formulate strategies for engaging what makes the library an enduring civic idea and place.

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The city of Holyoke, MA is in need of an architectural solu on that will serve as a catalyst to rebuild its broken fabric. What was once Pioneer Valley’s leading industrial paper making city – full of working-class immigrants – is now run down, empty and considered “junk space.” The city of Holyoke has commissioned a group of BAC students to develop a proposal for a New Public Library. This library will take full considera on of the exis ng features of the site as well as provide a space for easy access to knowledge for all residents and visitors.

Holyoke sits at a major interstate interchange. At the Crossroads of New England, Interstate 90 (Massachuse s Turnpike) and Interstate 91 (I-91) quickly connect Holyoke to metropolitan hubs. Educa on thrives in Pioneer Valley, as there are 14 colleges and universi es within a convenient distance of the city. The city of Holyoke was built around the Connec cut River, as the river has been a cri cal economic resource in areas of transport, industry and agriculture for many years. As of today, “the post industrial era”, many of our tradi onal river-based economies have disappeared, forcing us to be crea ve in how we take advantage of the poten als the river offers.

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Site Specifics: The site falls between two canals and a raceway that were all once powered by industrial mills along Appleton Street. The site has a high visibility from downtown and a most prominent view of Heritage State Park which is adjacent to the Holyoke High Speed Compu ng Center (currently under development).

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Site Strategies for the New Public Library A. Draw a en on to local community programs that educate the residents of Holyoke and ul mately give them a voice.

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B. Form an empowering and crea ve rela onship with the site and landscape for the community to have physical space to share ideas and thrive.

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Raceway Intervention

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Landscape and Canal Walk Extension

This model transforms the exis ng raceway and branches the water flow into the site. The raceway has an array of opportuni es to bring to the project. From the historic hydro-technology energy producing capabili es to the control of sound from water flow (to create a sound barrier for unwanted noise), the unique raceway is a key component to how the site once func oned.

The site receives full morning to sunset southern exposure, which makes the site perfect for construc ng a building that could control direct and indirect light. The site has the most prominent views of Holyoke Heritage State Park, City Hall and some of the industrial smoke stacks. These views were carefully considered throughout the design process.

The site sits on the end cap of the Canal Walk. This model is a conceptual version of â&#x20AC;&#x153;architecture as an extension of the landscapeâ&#x20AC;?. The building bridges the gap between the two canals, ul mately, crea ng a des na on point for the residents and tourists of Holyoke.

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Book Stacks: Objects as Path

With digital modes of technology rapidly informing the program of a library, there is still nothing like the latent quality of a printed book.

This library embraces the incoming technology as well as permits the notion for book stacks and print storage. Typical libraries tend to have rectilinear forms for book storage. This concept starts to develop objects creating path using traditional book forms.

Figure.1 represents a variety of ideas of stacking and shi ing on both ver cal and horizontal planes. The stair becomes a path through the objects, as the objects create the path for which the stair is accessible.

Figure.2 displays storage access, spa al zoning, and eleva on change.

The storage system can create barriers through other spaces for sound, light and other programma c reasons. As one walks through the objects, they are captured by a vernacular array of small moments.

Figure.3 introduces circular and axonial moments within the storage system. As the slope in eleva on changes at small rate, the dri throughout the objects becomes more drama c, crea ng a des na on point for views, diďŹ&#x20AC;erent programs etc.

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Book Storage

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instructor: Andrew Grogan / Between Silence and Light / Fall 2011

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Precedent Study: Exeter Library

Architect: Louis Kahn The Phillips Exeter Library was designed in 1965 as an expansion to the Phillips Exeter Academy High School in Exeter, New Hampshire. Kahn approached the program with the inten ons of crea ng silence and light within solving the need of an expanding book collec on. I personally feel that this was one of Kahn’s most successful buildings for accomplishing that vision.

Kahn specifically laid the program of this library to represent circula on, symmetry, hierarchy and natural light. The materials were specifically chosen to e the building into to the vernacular components of the campus and New England. The collec on of books is the separa on barrier between the people moving in and out of the building and the people studying. Small study spaces are located around the perimeter of the building as circula on is central.

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instructor: Andrew Grogan / Between Silence and Light / Fall 2011

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Program Analysis

1. Reading Space

Rebuilding the city of Holyoke can be ini ated by raising the awareness and educa on of its residents. A New Public Library (NPL) will ins ll that vision as it could provide a powerful and crea ve opportunity for the residents of Holyoke to par cipate and have a voice in community events, programming and future visions of the city.

2. Library Research

PUBLIC, SEMI-PUBLIC, AND PRIVATE SPACES

The knowledge needed to make a difference in the community can be facilitated by the ac ons of its members – given the opportuni es to explore, engage and experience. The NPL could provide easy access to knowledge for all of its visitors and residents. With technology rapidly informing the way we live, socialize and communicate with each other, the NPL provides a space to plan as well as accept the changes of access to informa on. The NPL will also preserve the latent quali es of dis lled print by protec ng the books and providing a space for the reader to unravel while reading in natural light.

3. Reference 4. Local History Room

USER GROUPS (residents, tourists, business, students)

5. Art Exhibition 6. Children’s Area

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13. Meeting Rooms 14. ESL Center 15. Library Tech 16. Info Commons

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instructor: Andrew Grogan / Between Silence and Light / Fall 2011

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Process This library is considered an extension of the canal walk. The form takes a unique architectural language that becomes a building that will create a sense of ownership through its community. The city of Holyoke needs a spark to enlighten and liven its community members, and construc ng a library will only enhance the future of the city.

This building takes full advantage of the southern exposure, as the quali es of direct and in-direct light are intricately controlled through its facade and roof structure. As book stacks are specifically placed to avoid the direct light, the building receives an array of pa erns through its cellular openings. The materiality of the building plays into the industrial vernacular features of the site. As run down mills and factories are visibly weathered, this building uses materials such as dry stacked stone and corten steel that appeal from weathering over me.

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instructor: Andrew Grogan / Between Silence and Light / Fall 2011

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instructor: Andrew Grogan / Between Silence and Light / Fall 2011

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C-2 Studio:

Gabe Bergeron

Spring 2010

16 Weeks

This studio was an experimental project at the BAC that involved a unique combination of academic and practice education. Focusing on major themes of collaboration and sustainability, the studio developed a proposal of a sustainable house for a post-homeless communal settlement on Cape Cod.

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Jessica Leong, Ben Gathright, Brent Smith & Arlen Stawasz photo credit: Oscar Anderson

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The Ecotopian Studio correlates to and is an offshoot of the Curio House, Team Boston, Solar Decathlon 2009.

This studio focused on major themes and development of studio culture, collabora on and facilita on, sustainability research and community design. The studio consisted of (8) students who would facilitate their own design team of (3) students receiving prac ce credit. As one of the first collabora ve studios offered at the BAC, this was an opportunity for students to learn leadership skills and entrepreneurship. Its rigorous research components and sustainable systems applica ons educated and fostered many design ini a ves of the final product.

The Housing Assistance Corpora on (HAC) of Cape Cod, Massachuse s purchased the Curio House from the BAC in efforts to promote modest and sustainable living. The HAC is a nonprofit organiza on dedicated to serving the housing needs of all Cape Cod residents. HAC operates homeless shelters for adults and families, administers rental subsidies, offers educa on and training and develops new affordable housing. Their vision is to build a community where everyone has a safe, sustainable and decent place to live.

The Community Green is an ambi ous project that will serve many needs in the community of Sandwich, MA, from affordable housing and economic development to energy conserva on and educa on.

HAC believes that all are among the most cri cal needs of this region and will support the sustainability of Cape Cod. The project develops a place where formerly homeless and lower income people can live, learn, work and grow in an environmentally and economically sustainable se ng. This studio shared the vision of the Community Green project by designing a house that engenders educa on through research of building systems such as energy, water, materials and waste, regional cues and influences, tracking/cer fica on systems, human systems and system networking. This research engaged students into sustainable design methods that incorporate a broad sense and further developed understanding of unique architecture.

instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010

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Site Description & Analysis The Ecotopian team began by working together on developing site descrip ons and analysis of cultural, eviden al, informa ve, and behavioral context as well as performance requirements in Sandwich, MA. The Community Green is located near the Sandwich Industrial Park. The project consists of 46.58 acres split into three parcels:

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The site is mostly level and covered by shrub oak, pitch pine, and vine vegeta on. There are two small wetland areas, one containing water, and another that has been delineated by the Sandwich Conserva on Commission.

In addi on, a ke le hole has been located along the western boundary. An electric transmission easement (NSTAR) cuts across the project area and a deeply cut dirt path extends from the western project boundary to the southeast corner of the site. There are no structures on the property except one old single car garage located at the extreme western point of the site.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The en re community green is within a 5 minute walking distance. This can give us a perspec ve on the eďŹ&#x20AC;orts needed to perform daily tasks throughout the community.â&#x20AC;?

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This plan displays the exisƟng condiƟons of the site based on our site visit. The topography and wetland delineaƟon informaƟon was provided by the engineer’s site plan.

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Site Visits & Photographs 10 March, 2010

The exisƟng condiƟons allowed us to determine a conceptual sustainable site strategy that would reflect the broad topics of educaƟng the community (diagram below). As designers we must be aware of the consequences for every acƟon, and the site characterisƟcs can serve as an inspiraƟonal design tool within the landscape.

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instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010

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The primary social issue of this project is related to the func on of the Community Green. There is li le community space in Sandwich. The only exis ng spaces for poten al interac on are the beach and local restaurants downtown. There is a rarity of sidewalks and most of the houses are isolated within their proper es.

Based on our research, we considered a need to connect the house into its community.

The diverse building types play an important role in strengthening the visual and func onal connec on between the house and the community.

The proximity of this site to the ocean waterfront translates to minimal exposure of weather condi ons. The site loca on is o en less windy than the densely populated residen al areas, which could have its nega ves and posi ves depending on the season. The weather condi ons forced us to look into sustainable hea ng systems that would give the client and user a comfortable and affordable place to live.

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“As future designers it is our job to educate the public of the importance of modest and sustainable living.”

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Modern architecture strives to counter placelessness and lack of iden ty by u lizing the space’s geographical context. Crea ng a house that is cri cally regional will not only familiarize the residents with the construc on methods of a saltbox house, but also create a dis nct vernacular product that will serve as a modern day example of modest and responsible living.

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The Cape is historically known for its saltbox shaped houses, and a house that is being designed for the facilitator of the community must ins ll the same values. The saltbox was created with the idea that insula on, wind deflec on and solar gain are op mized. In other words, the par for the saltbox shape was formed based on its reac on to the environment.

By replica ng the exis ng features (storage, hearth and bedrooms), this concept has an opportunity to embrace the technological changes of our modern day lifestyles.

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Client Workshops Our team developed client exercises called the “Room People Meter” which entailed asking the client a series of ques ons that helped us define our design decisions based their opinions of what community means to them. Those opinions were then mapped out as seen to the right (Q-7, Q-8)

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As a collabora ve effort, the en re studio regularly met with the client to engage in a rich dialogue of the needs and desires to develop design ideas.

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Q-7: I prefer more indoor living space to outdoor living space.

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Site: This ques on focused on se ng the tone for the sense of outdoor to indoor living spaces. How can the design focus on the majority of the clients opinion? Is the outdoor space important for connec ng the site, community and context? How can the design relate to those apertures?

As a collabora ve effort, the en re studio regularly met with the client to engage in a rich dialogue between needs and design ideas.

Our team developed client exercises called the “Room People Meter” which entailed asking the client a seried of ques ons about their opinions.

Those opinions were then mapped out as seen to the right (Q-8, Q-7).

HAC’s Giselle Gauthier (Coordinator of the Community Green) and BAC Student Anesu Dhliwayo fully engaged in the client workshop. instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010

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Client Workshops

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Q-8: I dont mind being able to speak to my nieghbor from my porch.

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Site: This ques on gave us a sense of the public and private interac on within the neighborhood. Do people want privacy for their outdoor spaces? Is this preference important for community engagement? How can the design relate to this ques on?

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The neighboring Curio House played an important role in our design thinking process.

Iden fying the sustainable systems embodied in the Curio House (such as photo voltaic and solar thermal panels, water filtra on, energy recovery and ven la on, and rainwater re-use) have facilitated our design decisions to reflect the quali es of its neighboring units. The general systems (social, poli cal, and environmental) of the community green also contributed to the design process of the house.

A collaborative design process

was achieved with the en re studio (and client) through weekly mee ngs, online file sharing ( p sites and blogs) and exchange of rigorous research. This studio shared many conversa ons that were rich, frui ul and full of s mula on. The subject of sustainability is a broad topic, and our research inves ga ons and ini a ves, developed our presenta ons into community engaging design ideas that ul mately evaluated and educated all par cipants (clients included). Collabora on is the future of the design profession, and in my opinion, the future of every profession.

Coming to consensus starts with a vision, which then becomes a brainstorm session of ideas, and the process of filtering those ideas is the true value of this project.

The concept is demonstrated by two significant formal gestures. The primary form of the L-module is the key to an eďŹ&#x192;cient, solar powered house, containing the most technically demanding components of a home, along with an extension of shelter to host a photo voltaic array.

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By expanding the northern floor plate, crea ng a community engaging porch the house now interacts and engages with its community.

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The house adapts to its environment and takes on the vernacular features as a saltbox form.

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instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010

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ECOTOPIAN HOUSE Ecotopia: Spring 2011- Fall 2011

Gabe Bergeron 1.5 years

The Ecotopian House has been by far the most rewarding experience I have had at the BAC. The opportunity to inďŹ&#x201A;uence the curriculum and serve as a student director for an experimental design build project of the college has been invaluable to my role as a team player and entrepreneur. This project created friendships that I will have for the rest of my life, and has certainly taught me the value of collaboration.

instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010 - Spring 2011

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The Ecotopia Project is a collabora

ve effort between the Boston Architectural College and the Housing Assistance Corpora on of Cape Cod. The project will result in the development of a net-posi ve, single family home that serves as a model for sustainable living. Sustainable design plays a key role in the BAC curriculum, and the Ecotopia Project is just one example of a student-led project that has given students the opportunity to explore sustainable design and construc on ac vely in the field.

The Housing Assistance Corpora on (HAC) of Cape Cod is a nonprofit organiza on dedicated to serving the housing needs of the people of Cape Cod. The HAC’s vision is to provide a community where everyone has a safe, stable and decent place to live. This vision is being realized through the Community Green, a proposed affordable housing development where people who were formerly homeless or have lower incomes can live, learn, work and grow in an environmentally and economically sustainable se ng.

The first project acquired by the HAC for Community Green was the Curio House. This house was designed by BAC sudents as a model for sustainable housing for the 2009 Solar Decathlon, a biannual design compe on sponsored by the Department of Energy to encourage awareness of the importance of ecological sustainability. The second Community Green home, the Ecotopian House, expands on the vision for sustainable living embodied in the Curio House, as well exploring sustainable design as a means to enrich family life.

The Ecotopian House will serve as a home for the general administrator of the Community Green. This is the second of five administrator homes that will serve as educa onal models for sustainable building and living.

As the Director of Marke ng and Funding, I was also an integral member of the design team and controlled the quality produc on of our graphics. The marke ng, fundraising and outreach efforts for the project were accomplished by a core group of students that were dedicated to changing the way we think of living.

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In collabora on with the Ecotopian Team

instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010 - Spring 2011

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Vision + Mission Vision To promote balance between people and nature, strengthening the rela onships that form the basis of sustainable communi es, both locally and globally.

Mission To build a home that is mutually suppor ve with the natural environment, allowing them both to flourish. This home will serve as a model for future sustainable design-build educa on.

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Project Team

JANET OBERTO INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

CHRIS COX

Boston Architectural College

Housing Assistance CorporaƟon

Boston, MA

Sandwich, MA

FACULTY ADVISOR

HEAD OF PRACTICE

GABRIEL BERGERON

LEN CHARNEY

SUNNY STICH PROJECT MANGER

BRIEN BAKER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & FUNDING

DESIGN FACILITATOR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

ARLEN STAWASZ

LEVI TOFIAS

DECLAN KEEFE

DESIGN TEAM

JULIO CEDANO

HOLLY ARNOLD

MARKETING TEAM

MIKKEL STROEMSTAD

THALIA LEWIS

instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010 - Spring 2011

MAYA TAL

MIKA GILMORE

CONSTRUCTION TEAM

REED HARMON

KYLE DIGBY

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086 Projects / The Ecotopian House Segment 2 Portfolio 03 January 2012 Consultant Coordina on Construc on Observa on Shop Dwgs, Product And Samples Review Review & Cer fy Payments Prepare Bulle n Drawings Change Orders, Change Direc ves Documenta on Of Final Comple on Development of Instruc on Manual Post Occupancy Assessment

Marke ng/Fundraising Construc on Phasing Contract Document Ques ons Clarifica ons/Bulle ns On Design Intent Addenda Collabora on In Evalua on Of Bids Develop VE List Revise CDs Based On VE Changes

Client Conferences Building Details CDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Consultant Work, & Quality Control CD Review For Conformance Select Material Finishes And Colors Specifica ons Bid Packages Pricing Package, Finalize Alternates Marke ng

Client Conferences & Presenta ons Building/Zoning Code Approval Material Selec ons Consultant Coordina on Design Development Documents Cost Es mate Coordina on Pricing Package, Alternate List

Design Development Schemes Client Conferences & Presenta ons Building/Zoning Code Analysis Consultant Coordina on Design Development Comple on SD Sustainability Engineering

Schema c Design Concept Conduc ng of Workshops Client Presenta ons Concept Design Documents

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Design Exploration How the Ribbon Works The ribbon element acts as an intermediary between nature and daily life. It enriches the experience of living in the house in a number of ways, controlling summer temperatures through shading, providing shelter at the entry, hosƟng the solar panels on the roof, and contribuƟng a variety of other spaƟal, environmental and aestheƟc advantages.

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The diagrams to the right represent a number of ways that the ribbon enhances life in the Ecotopian House.

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“The Ecotopian House was designed for the Community Green in Sandwich, MA. The design decisions were made to empower people to live affordable and sustainable lifestyles.”

14 overheat days per year with ribbon instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010 - Spring 2011

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E : Double stud walls - conven onally framed to create a 15” cavity. Filled with dense pack cellulose insula on achieving an R-value 52. The exterior and interior walls will both be load bearing.

F : AirƟght #1&2 OSB and building wrap taped con nuosly at all seams.

G : ADA # 3 Air ght Drywall Approach.

H : Insulated/ AirƟght foundaƟon - created by EPS and con nuouse air sealed 8mil poly. Founda on will be a part of the thermal envelope.

I : FoundaƟon walls - 6” concrete slab with 8in of XPS beneath and around it providing R-40 for the en re slab with no thermal breaks.

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1. Photovoltaic Renewable Energy: An oversized grid- ed PV system comprised of 18 Evergreen 230-wa panels and a Fronius inverter for 4 Kilowa s will allow for financial and carbon payback.

ANALYZING SPATIAL RELATIONS Solar Panel Rack

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2. OpĆ&#x;mized Solar Shading: Op mized solar shading will allow low winter sun into the space to keep the space warm, but prevent high summer sun from overhea ng the rooms.

Welcoming Enclosure 3. Typical Construction Baseline In typical construction with baseline Energy Star windows, this house would have 11,900 Kbtu/ yr losses through the windows. However, with the optimized windows and the proper advanced windows the windows will actually gain 8,140 Kbtu each year.

Lower Shading Western Flower Garden Garden Porch

4. HRV - ComfoAir 160 The ventilator has a high 96% efficiency, which means incoming fresh air is heated by outgoing air to at least 50°F, even when the outside air temperature is below zero. This allows for significant energy savings.

House Connec on to Landscape West Gathering Terrace

5. Reclaimed Water Recycling Reclaimed black and grey water recycled from the central treatment center (purple pipe inlet) will be u lized where potable water is not necessary. This minimizes the waste of potable water in the home.

6. Concrete Flooring When the sun shines through the windows in the winter the concrete will capture that heat, releasing it as temperatures drop at night to keep the space warm. In the summer the concrete will be shaded from the sun. The heat of the air will sink into the mass, cooling the home.

East Master Balcony

Weather Protec on Privacy Threshold

Privacy Screen

Entry Views Morning Breakfast Porch instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010 - Spring 2011

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Design Process

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Documentation and observa

on of the design process is an essen al part of the BAC learning model. From a projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incep on to its comple on, students are encouraged to carefully document everything from ini al sketches to final design. The path is as important as the des na on.

instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010 - Spring 2011

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Design Development

This home will provide a comfortable place for the family to grow, connected to the community and natural environment.

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03 January 2012

instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010 - Spring 2011

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McCormick Gallery ExhibiƟon 01-13-2011

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03 January 2012

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03 January 2012

instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010 - Spring 2011

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03 January 2012

design facilitator

mika gilmore interior designer

julio cedano designer

gabe bergeron faculty advisor

instructor: Gabe Bergeron / Ecotopia / Spring 2010 - Spring 2011

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curio The Solar Decathlon: The Curio Team Spring 2009 - Fall 2009 The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energyefďŹ cient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efďŹ ciency.

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As a member of the Curio Team, I have had great exposure to the construc on phases of the Curio House. I have worked closely with the projects lead designer, Damian Liddiard, and construc on manager, Michelle Stadleman to build the exci ng design project and compete in the Solar Decathlon 2009 in Washington D.C. 102

Projects / The Solar Decathlon

Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

Par cipa ng in the rigorous and challenging construc on, deconstruc on, and reconstruc on of the project on a me sensi ve basis has given me a perspec ve of design build that was an incredible experience. This project has further developed my interest in sustainable architecture. I served as a tour guide for the Curio House, inspiring and empowering visitors to abide with sustainable lifestyles that are aďŹ&#x20AC;ordable and accessible to every community.

project manager: Colin Booth / The Curio House / Spring 2009 - Fall 2009

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03 January 2012

Although we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rank as high as we hoped, our teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission was to build a net-zero energy home that promotes all three Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of sustainability: ecology, economy and social equity and not necessarily a energy producing power house. This holis c approach was cri cal for a las ng impact on the compe on as the 2011 compe on rules have changed to meet be er performance standards. The experience, dedica on, leadership, and collabora on, of all the people who have touched the project has painted a memory in my thoughts that I will never forget.

project manager: Colin Booth / The Curio House / Spring 2009 - Fall 2009

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Lighting Design: Fall 2011

Tracy Shrinkle 4 Weeks

This course began by presenting introductory land lighting systems available to the designers, as well as with methods of light measurement and predictions of light levels useful during the design phase.

This course ďŹ rmed my interest in lighting design and permitted me to attend the International Lightfair 2011 (Philadelphia).

J.P. LICKS Homemade Ice Cream Cafe

instructor: Tracy Shrinkle / Spring 2011

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J.P. Licks is in need of a deeper psychological and architectural

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ambience that matches and enhances its Newbury Street presence to draw in more customers. Due to the lack of natural day ligh ng, the space can benefit from a ligh ng scheme that makes the customers feel more comfortable, while enjoying their consumer goods. Parallel to that, the scheme can also imply knowledge for wayfinding and direct customer service. The three implica ons of this ligh ng scheme include the following:

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1. CreaƟng the glow from within will a ract pedestrian and automobile traffic from Newbury Street. This type of ligh ng will emphasize the space within J.P. Licks, crea ng a no on of curiosity.

2. Ambient lighƟng will enhance the customer’s sense of ambience while enjoying their consumer goods. This type of ligh ng is a design feature that focuses on par cular elements of the architectural space.

Thus, displaying a focus on some of the art work on the interior walls or in mate booth like furniture.

3. Defining SpaƟal Borders with ligh ng is an opportunity to inform the customers of the direct and immediate service through wayfinding.

Crea ng a vision for the costumer will allow an easy traffic flow without disturbing the customers in their in mate booths.

J.P. Licks has a unique opportunity to enhance its public face on Newbury Street.

These ligh ng concepts are an a empt to redefine the func ons of a J.P. Licks and give more dynamic direc on of its programa cal elements.

Semi - Recessed Ambient Ligh ng Fixtures 150 lux

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Coursework / Light Design

Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

Incadescent LighƟng Fixtures 500 lux

Semi - Recessed LighƟng Fixtures 150 lux

Semi - Recessed Ambient Ligh ng Fixtures 150 lux

RCP Plan

Concept InspiraƟon Colors have many meanings, and can be used to relay informa on. Pink signifies healing, friendship, affec ons, and emo ons, all that are symbols of psychology that would enhance the feeling of enjoying home made goods from J.P. Licks.

LED Accent Ligh ng Fixtures 20 - 50 lux

Incadescent Ligh ng Fixtures 500 lux

LED Accent Ligh ng Fixtures 20 - 50 lux

Incadescent Ligh ng Fixtures 500 lux

instructor: Tracy Shrinkle / Spring 2011

LED Accent Ligh ng Fixtures

Semi - Recessed Ambient Ligh ng Fixtures 20 - 50 lux

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Paris Sketchbook: Summer 2008

Richard Griswold & Jovi Cruces 5 Weeks

During July of 2008, I studied abroad in Paris with BAC Masters and Bachelors students at all levels of their programs. During that trip the class took excursions to Lyon - Paris, Basel - Switzerland, London - The United Kingdom, and Berlin - Germany. The courses of visual studies were documented in an innovative sketchbook that engaged the sites with a wide variety methods such as sketching, watercoloring, and collage.

Paris Sketchbook Summer 2008

instructor: Richard Griswold & Jovi Cruces / Summer 2011

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Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

The BACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer abroad programs is one of the most successful programs of this ins tu on. This trip was a unique experience that fostered astonishing eďŹ&#x20AC;ort, consistency, and demonstra ons of student thought on some of the most important buildings, spaces, and landscapes in the world.

These drawings are from my Paris sketchbook, that have been illustrated on site in anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 hours. instructor: Richard Griswold & Jovi Cruces / Summer 2011

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Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

instructor: Richard Griswold & Jovi Cruces / Summer 2011

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Photo Credit: Richard Griswold

Past President President Treasurer Student Rep. BAC Committees Board of Trustees Executive Committee SD Committee Finance Committee Sustainability Council Mem. Nominations Com.

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Current 2011-2012 Council Jason Boone Marcus Hamblin Josh Castellano Anesu Dhliwayo Mikkel Stromstad Robert Ortiz Deanna Manno Thalia Lewis Perla Muller

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Student Representative Student Representative Student Representative Student Representative Student Representative

Our main purposes are to: - Expand student’s educational possibilities through student initated activities.

- Advocate the needs and interests of students to the administration of the school.

- Participate in the articulation and development of the College’s goals.

- Assist students in achieving their professional goals and becoming accomplished and involved members of the design community.

What can student government do for you?

- Help start an Organization, Club, or Initiative - Provide Social, Service, and Industry-related Activities - Cultivate Student, Administrative, and Professional Networking - Foster Leadership Opportunities - Be a Resource Center – Need a question answered? Ask us.

“As an active member of the BAC community, I have had multiple opportunities to represent the student body. Atelier has taught me the value of communication, collaboration and business acumen. Getting involved with the community was one of the best decisions I have made and has proven to be an invaluable experience to my professional and academic performance.”

Email us at atelier@the-bac.edu

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Leadership

Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

Fall 2010 Honors & Awards Ceremony Ed Toomey Award Recipient: Herb Kronish

Ed Toomey Award for Student Advocacy Fall 2010 Recipient: Herb Kronish “Ed Toomey served as the first Provost of the Boston Architectural College, from 2006 to 2008. He set an exemplary standard for student advocacy that should be remembered, as he became a good friend and our strongest ally. Ed spent whatever amount of me and energy was necessary to help students iden fy their various needs, and to keep those needs as his highest priority. An uncanny ability to listen was matched with an unflinching willingness to act diploma cally and firmly. In a college as complex, and rapidly-evolving as our own, his friendship was invaluable, and genera ons of students will reap the benefits of his legacy.”

In honor of Ed’s commitment to the students of the BAC, the Ed Toomey Award for Student Advocacy is awarded by the Atelier Board to a member of the BAC faculty, staff, or administra on who best exemplifies his or her priori es and willingness to put students above all else. The third Ed Toomey award is presented to Herb Kronish.

For more than 30 years of his dedicated me at the BAC, Herb Kronish has unobtrusively inspired not only his friends and colleagues, but most importantly the lives of students. Herb was introduced to the BAC Community through a coworker named Don Brown during his me at The Architects Collabora ve in the 1970’s. Shortly a er, Herb and Don established a partnership and developed the Community Design Center Studio; a segment two design studio that remains in place today. Teaching this studio has given students the opportunity to take on real life projects from Roxbury, the United States to the African con nent. Herb used this studio to express his belief that civic architecture projects offer a highly dynamic contribu on and unique opportunity towards service learning educa on.

In Don Brown’s words, “Herb’s other notable contribu ons to the BAC have involved his leadership skills. He twice served as chair of the Prac ce Component faculty, leading with his unique combina on of energy, insight and innova on.

Time and me again he has advocated for ‘concurrency’ and ‘service-learning,’ while his dedica on to the no on that ‘learning’ is both an exchange and a lifelong-requirement for professional design growth marks him as a crucial curriculum contributor at a professional college that ‘marches to the beat of a different drum”.

In sickness or health, Herb’s unwavering commitment to his students and the BAC cannot be le unno ced, and this is only one small token of our, the students of the BAC, deep gra tude and apprecia on.

Photo Credit: Mikkel Stroemstad collaborators: The Student Development Office / Atelier / Spring 2008 - Continuing

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120 Leadership Segment 2 Portfolio 03 January 2012 B.I.G., Denmark

YES IS MORE Bjarke Ingels Group [B.I.G.] is a Copenhagenbased design firm that seeks to practice “a pragmatic utopian architecture that creates socially, economically, and environmentally perfect places. B.I.G. tries to work in the overlap between radical and reality.”

Anderson Anderson Architecture, San Francisco

LIP SERVICE Anderson and Anderson architects seek out opportunities in sites, in systems, and in material processes. Their work roots itself in its circumstances — it is contingent upon climate, human relationships, local conditions, and program. Their work is experimental, collaborative, and questioning.

Arup practices in different geographies and cultures to create teams that make meaningful, sustainable and efficient work.

Tim McCaul will speak about his experience of global collaboration as a journey through three projects.

NEGOTIATED PRACTICE

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All lectures will be held at the BAC in CASCIERI HALL, located on the 2ND FLOOR of 320 Newbury Street.

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PETER ANDERSON & MARK ANDERSON

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THE-BAC.EDU

Studio Luz is a critical design practice that links social responsibility, sustainable construction, and built material expression. Their work creates new conditions in installation art, interior architecture, and architecture where the end users complete the work through interaction.

SOCIAL ENCOUNTERS

Studio Luz, Boston

HANSY BETTER & ANTHONY PIERMARINI

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“Atelier sponsors Bjarke Ingels to lecture at the BAC!” Bjarke Ingels Lecture Recap

by Karen Nelson, Director, Advanced Architecture Studios As part of the BAC student-sponsored Atelier lecture series of Fall 2010, Bjarke Ingels presented his lecture, Yes is More, about his architecture as a design prac ce that seeks opportuni es and finds design responses where others see obstacles. Bjarke Ingels Group’s work is topographical, typographical and networked. Some of the work expresses itself as constructed topographies – hills, mountains, plateaus – while other work assumes the form of le ers and glyphs. With humor he drew upon a range of cultures and media ranging from the work of Brazilian landscape architect, Roberto Burle Marx to the typologies of libraries throughout history.

Bjarke Ingels is a kind of architectural alchemist who has coined the term ecolomy to describe what he hopes will take hold - an economy that is driven not by sacrifice but instead by crea ve ecological prac ces. Ingels suggested that architects work with the current excess energy produced by many programs – such as the heat of supermarkets and office buildings to find symbio c programs - such as swimming pools that need to be heated. He also suggested through his sequen al diagrams and short films how to answer different social demands to enrich and create new public landscapes. He explained how he answered the proper ramp slope in a steep sec on of an architectural project with a ling pa ern within Danish housing to create new spaces of play and interac on.

Bjarke Ingels made the audience laugh as he connected his defense in the Danish Parliament of the Li le Mermaid sculpture’s need to travel to the Hans Chris an Anderson tale of the Li le Mermaid translated into Chinese educa on. Ingels created a bit of Copenhagen in Shanghai by bringing Danish harbor water and bicycles to his pavilion in the Shanghai Biennial; Ai Wei Wei collaborated with B.I.G. by crea ng a security camera’s projec on from Shanghai to a screen posted in the Copenhagen harbor. Ingels’ love of film came through in a playful filmic passage travelling by bike through his Danish Pavilion.

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Junior Architect: February 2011

Arlen Stawasz Current

My experience at CBT Architects has been quite rewarding, as I have invaluable mentors that have supported my growth as a designer. As a junior architect, I have been very fortunate to have gained exposure to the various phases of the design process such as schematic model making, design development, construction documents and construction administration.

I ďŹ nd CBT Architects to be very supportive of practice education, and this type of experience is exactly why I chose the BAC for my professional education.

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CBT / February 2011 - Current

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Competition Models CBT Architects Mount IDA , Vet Tech Newton, MA

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Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

Model making is an integral part of CBTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design process for competitions, schematic, design development and marketing presentations. I had the opportunity to collaborate with architects on a design team to create models as quickly, craftily, and efďŹ ciently as possible.

LED lights are the emerging selling tools for most of our models. The bright colors attract many viewers.

Often coworkers are drawn into the model shop because of this glare.

Model shop at CBT has taught me many tricks to building models and it has certainly inďŹ&#x201A;uenced my academic work.

Model Making / February 2011 - April 2011

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03 January 2012

Competition Models CBT Architects Mecca Residential Complex Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Model Making / February 2011 - April 2011

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Liberty Mutual Home Office Expansion

After working in the model shop, I had the opportunity to move on to a full-time project to be apart of a design team developing a 25 story high rise and conference center office expansion.

Throughout this project I have had an array of experiences on the various phases of design development, construction documents and construction administration.

The site is located at the crossroads of Berkeley Street and Stuart Street and is among the city of Boston’s urban city skyline. One portion of my time on the design team is the coordination management of submittals, RFIs, CCDs and other various changes to the to construction documents. Another portion is to assist with design presentations, developing rendered plans, sections, and interior elevations. I have been very fortunate to have received this level of responsibility at CBT, and I truly appreciate the support and advocacy for employee growth within the firm.

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Presentation Drawings for the Lobby

One thing that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned about presenta on drawings with the client is that it is very important to pay a en on to detail. The slightest details can enhance the clients vision and help them visualize their dreams through an architectural lense. The Lobby Floor Plans for the Liberty Mutual Project serves as an example where I was given a Revit file, converted it to CAD and then cleaned it up in Adobe Illustrator. The best part about this was the fact that the client really liked the interior scheme, not to men on our design concept. The scheme was apart of a vision that further became a set of construc on documents.â&#x20AC;?

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03 January 2012

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Presentation Drawings for the New Cafeteria Using design tools such as Revit, Google SketchUP, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, the following schemes were achieved for one of the New Cafeteria Presenta ons. Working with a design team on produc on has been a very valuable experience to me as I have learned the value of me management and what it takes to pull oďŹ&#x20AC; a well organized presenta on.

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03 January 2012

Existing Cafeteria vs Proposed Cafeteria

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34’ - 6” Width

2nd Floor Proposed Cafeteria

Liberty Mutual / April 2011 - Current

9’ - 2” Width

Proposed Cafeteria Section

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Test Fit Plans I was told that every designer eventually gets the pleasure to design a test fit plan, so here is my best example. The ra o of the client asked for was 60/40 (depicted bo om right). I was asked to fit a certain percentage of office cubes, 120 s.f., 225 s.f., and 300 s.f. office spaces within an fixed floor plan. This was challenging because of all the obstacles and code/spa al regula ons. I found myself re-evalua ng the office cubes and 120 s.f. space plans due the structural column layout. The exis ng windows played a cri cal role in the hierarchical components of the layout as most of the conference rooms were placed on the corners of the building.

Office Cubes 120 s.f. office spaces 225 s.f. office spaces 300 s.f. office spaces

Test Fit RaƟo: 60/40 percentage cubes 120s 225s 300s

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60.00% 32.46% 6.92% .62%

Reflected Ceiling Plans

Second Floor Plan

Artwork

First Floor Plan

Cafeteria - 157 Berkeley Street - Lighting Scenario “Night” Reflected Ceiling Plans December 2011

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Construction Documents Although I am fairly new to learning how to read, draw, and design details, the mentorship I am receiving from five project architects is teaching me the value of communica ng effec vely through dra ing. Which means understanding line weights, space out text within the drawing and most importantly dimension appropriately. Most of the dra ing I work on is for CCD’s, RFI’s and other change order requests. I work in programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam PDF to perform these tasks.

This is an example where I was given a detail to coordinate with our electrical consultant to figure out where the loca on of the incoming electrical pipes penetra ng the building from the Stuart Street.

This led to a CCD that reissued the Basement Level Plan.

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KEY

11x

GREEN ROOF

Fx CONCRETE

10.3x 10x

CMU 2 A300

E.3x Ex

9x

STEEL GRATE

8.7x

STONE

8.2x

8x

1

EXISTING SLAB

7.6x

A300

1 1

Dx

A302

A301

7.1x7x

EXISTING STRUCTURE

AS NOTED

6x

PAINTED PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY

PROPERTY LINE

Cx 5x EXISTING TO REMAIN

4x Bx A.7x

C.6x C.3x

3x D.2x

R6

2

B.9x

A302

2x

Ax D.7

B.4x

UP

1x F

13x

DROP WALL FOR SHAFT ABOVE

5

10.2

A204

E

UP 9

PROVIDE DAMPROOFING AT ALL SURFACE OF AIR SHAFT

A504

10.5

INFILL CORE WALL FROM REMOVAL OF DOORS

10' - 4 1/2"

2

6

12x

A306

A308

10.7

9A

3

8.3x

8.9x

6.9x

7.7x

6.7x

5.5x

5.9x

5.1x

CG

9A

B1-12B

CG

3

9A 3

3

4

9E

9D

FD

B1-18C

2A

B1-02A

FD

2

B1-18

6C

2A B1-19

3

3

11

B1-13D

FD

Men's

Women's

B1-19

B1-22

2

2

B1-32

B1-32A

B1-24A

CG

9B

2

B1-31

B1-36A 9E

11 A640 B1-24B

Fuel Oil Storage B1-35

B1-35B

83 STR-02-B1 STAIR #02 CONNECTOR

9A

2A

FD

B1-24

9A B1-16B

8" CMU CURB

AIR HANDLING UNIT

Mechanical Room

FD

6C

B

B1-29

9D

9D

3

B1-21

9B 8" CMU CURB

9D

B1-31

2

B1-29

B1-35A

Vestible

Vestibule

10" HIGH CONC. CURB AT TANK SUPPORTS

9B

Transformer Access Corridor

5'-0" CLEAR ACCESS AISLE FOR NSTAR

3 A581

R17

R1

GALV. STEEL GRATING

1

CHAIN LINK FENCE

LIFT HATCHES ABOVE

FD

O.A.I. Shaft #17 DN

O.A.I. Shaft #17 Up

A.3 A.2

9B

A.1

3

9A

NOTE: 2"X4" TRENCH CAST INTO FLOOR SLAB AT ENTIRE SLURRY WALL PERIMETER

2

3.3

3.5

2

1

A300

A301

3.6

1

2

A302

A302

PROVIDE DAMPROOFING AT ALL SURFACE OF AIR SHAFT

3

GALV. STEEL GRATING

SHREDDING CONTAINERS N.I.C. (67 UNITS SHOWN)

A300

A.5 1

B1-16

2 A581

A303

B1-24C

8" CMU CURB

1'

03.18.11 Conformed Set

A

R2

REVISIONS # DATE DESCRIPTION

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9D

R3

8" CMU CURB B1-13C

B1-30

B1-30A

Electric Closet

S-02-B1B B1-21A

FD Women's Lockers

B1-22

(5) TWO-TIER BIKE RACKS (16 EACH)

9B

9A

1 A304

B1-26

B1-21E B1-21D B1-21C B1-21B

B1-18D B1-18E

FD

B1-18A

CG

B1-026

Water/Gas Service Room

1

30

B1-16A

R4

3

B1-33

3 B1-20

B1-18B

(4) TWO-TIER BIKE RACKS (16 EACH)

B1-25

FD Men's Locker Rm.

Vestibule

Men's Lockers

B1-12

A581

B1-02B

B1-20

1 A303

B1-17

Electrical Switchgear

FD

FD B1-32B

FD

J.C.

B1-15

Transformer Vault B1-13

A308

B1-17

Vestibule

Bike Storage

1 Ground Water Recharge Storage

B1-27 9D SHAFT ABOVE

1 A641

8" CMU CURB

8" CMU CURB

CG

2

B1-13B 9E

B1-12A

CG

CG

B1-03

B1-03

B1-02A

R5

CG B1-28

B1-30B FD

Women's Locker Rm.

9D

B1-13A

9D

S-02-B1A

B1-28

9D

3

B1-09 Electric Closet

CG

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STAIR ENCLOSURE ABOVE

'1

Serv. Elev #14

LR Elev #09

9D

Building Maintenance/ Workshop

ACCESS LADDER AND HATCH ABOVE

B1-06

B1-04

Stair #02

83

9A

9D

9D

FEC

LR Elev #12 B1-08A

C Fire Pump Room

B1-25

FD

STR-02-B1

B1-09

Storage HR Elev #06 B1-07A

FD

B1-07 HR Elev #03

CG

2 A308

11

Corridor CG

FD

RAMP UP (1:12)

Fire Service Access Lobby

Furniture Storage

'1

Fire Alarm

9A

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B1-39

B1-04

B1-08

B1-01B

Storage

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9D

2

B1-27

B1-08C

Food Service Storage

83

LR Elev #11

LR Elev #08

B1-07B

FD

3

9A

HR Elev #05

B1-07C

S-01-B1

B1-08 B1-01C

B1-03B

83 FEC

B1-05

Record Archives

RAMP UP (1:12)

FD

B1-03A

HR Elev #02

B1-36

FD

B1-10

5' - 9"

CG Mail Room B1-06

9A

Unisex B1-03A

A.8

Garage Elev. #16 Stair #01

5' - 9"

S-02-B1D

B1-40

9A

STR-01-B1

15

7' - 1"

Elec. Room B1-10

S-02-B1C

RAMP DOWN (8%)

B1-03C

B1-03B FD

Serv. Elev #13

3

16

Handicap WC

Shaft #11

B1-40

B1-38

9A

1 A640

S-02-T

IDF Closet

5"

LR Elev #10

17 '-

B1-38 9A O.A.I. Shaft

LR Elev #07 HR Elev #04

A305

D.5

11

Corridor

R

Elevator Machine Room

3

4

B1-36B

83

Stair #2 Transfer

B1-07D HR Elev #01 CG

Shaft #02

1 A650

Shaft #10

B.5

9D

Shaft #07

Garage Elev.

Lobby Garage Elev #15 B1-05

1 A304

Shaft #06

A306

11

GATE Shaft #05

WARP SLAB

9A

3

Shaft #04

A581

GUARD RAIL

9' - 6"

1

1

B1-34 (90,000 GALLONS)

11

A308

" 10

Fire Protection Water Storage

5

SLOPED SLAB ABOVE

RAMP UP (3%)

RAMP UP (<12%)

'28

RAMP UP (6%)

RAM P (1:1 UP 2)

R

RAMP DOWN (6%)

TRENCH DRAIN

RAMP DOWN (12%)

GARAGE EXHAUST DUCT ABOVE

RAMP DOWN (12%)

3

10' - 4 1/2"

1 A305

B.2

1.2x

3.3x

4.2x

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1

B1-01A

9.7x

B1-01

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D

11.4

5 A504

4

5

6

7

7.6

8

9

10

11

12

Basement B1 Level Plan / B1a Level Plan

Liberty Mutual Home Office Expansion 157 Berkeley Street

CONFORMED SET

SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0"

PROJECT # 09527.00

DATE ISSUED 03.02.11

A1B1 Liberty Mutual / April 2011 - Current

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Construction Administration Every Tuesday, I a end the weekly CA Mee ng to review the outstanding submi als, RFIs, and CCDs with the contractors, ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representa ves and consultants.

I also get the opportunity to walk through the site and visualize what I am actually dra ing in the oďŹ&#x192;ce.

This part of my posi on has proven to be invaluable, as I am able to comprehend how the building is constructed structurally as well as conceptually. I am amazed by how fast the construc on process actually is, and I have learned that it can be a stressful process, because of the coordina on, ming and budget.

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architectural photography 141

Marin County Civic Center, Frank Lloyd Wright Marin County, California

142

Independent / Architectural Photography

Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

Temple of Jupiter Baalbeck, Lebanon

143

San Francisco Federal Building, Morphosis San Francisco, California

144

Independent / Architectural Photography

Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

Central St. Giles, Renzo Piano London, United Kingdom

145

Skirkanich Hall, University of Pennsylvania, Tod Williams Billie Tsein Architects Philadelphia, Pennslyvania

146

Independent / Architectural Photography

Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

SerpenĆ&#x;ne Gallery, Jean Nouvel London, United Kingdom

147

148

149

beirut sketchbook

149

150

Independent / Beirut Sketchbook

Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

151

152

Independent / Beirut Sketchbook

Segment 2 Portfolio

03 January 2012

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Thank you to all who supported me (alphabeƟcal) Becky Anderson Gabriela Antunes Holly Arnold Brien Baker Izabela Beclawska Joe BeƩencourt Gabe Bergeron Jason Boone Colin and Maƫe Booth Jake Briggs Edson Bueno Chris Burton Josh Castellano Julio Cedano Len Charney Steve CockroŌ Zach Craun Jovi Cruces Rodney Cudmore Sarah and Lian Davis Anesu Dhliwayo Russel Feldman MaƩ Franke Monte French Jennifer Gaugler Mika Gilmore Russell Goetze Richard Griswold Andrew Grogan Tagore Hernandez Declan Keefe Nik Kennedy Kris and Alexsis Kennedy Alexandra Kontsevaia Mike Korn Arto Kurkjian Ted Landsmark Patrick Lausell Guersy Lindor Stephen Messinger Karen Nelson Hector Olaverria Robert OrƟz Kara Peet Lee Peters Bill Peterson Bill Sabram Bill Savage Grant ScoƩ Issam Shalhoub Josh Shaw Alex and Ania Siekierski Ted Smiley Mikkel Stromstad Maya Tal Levi Tofias Cherly Wolfe

and most importantly Huda Shalhoub and my Family