Austin Johnson_Portfolio_2023

HI-LINE SERVICE BUILDING

CLIENT HI-LINE AUTOHAUS

YEAR

2020-2022 SIZE 6,856 SQ. FT. (1-STORY)

Hi-line Service Building was one of the first projects I was able to work on from early stages of schematic design through construction administration. It was a very small scale project which played a huge part in allowing me to learn how to manage the coordination between our team, the consultants, and the contractor (design-build). This was a massive learning curve in understanding who to give what information to, and when, for the project to have a continuous workflow. I was tasked with the production of the construction documents, managed coordination / construction administration, and took it through permitting which I am now thankful for since I was unaware of how tedious that process can be even for this small of a project.

HI-LINE SERVICE BUILDING

FINS - CHARLESTON SC

CLIENT

FINS CAR WASH

YEAR

2020-2021

SIZE

3,409 SQ. FT. (1-STORY)

Fins Car Wash was one of the more unique projects I have had the chance to be a part of. Since it was located in Charleston, SC, there was a rigorous architectural review board process we had to go through. Unlike other ARB I have since experienced which limits the design and materiality, this board wanted more eccentric characteristics which included how the columns met the ground, using metal panels as opposed to typical CMU, and a slanted accent element on the wall facing the street. I was tasked with the design of the street facing facade and detailing the building which included many intricate and unique conditions. This project was a great learning experience because it led me to learn to rely on the product manufacturer details and components when possible.

LIDL - NORFOLK VA CLIENT LIDL US YEAR 2021-2022

SIZE 32,465 SQ. FT. (1-STORY)

Lidl Norfolk was one of two ground up stores we completed for Lidl. This one in particular had slight deviations from their prototype rollout store. The loading dock is typically located along the plan west wall, opposite of the restroom block. However, this store required the loading dock to be located along the plan south wall which forced more front end work on our end. Their prototype model has all of the drawing views already cut and detailed which normally just need to be updated based on project location and jurisdiction. After the loading dock shift, we had to track through the set and add, delete, or revise all the affected views. This diligent effort allowed me to quickly become familiar with their entire set which has paid dividends the longer I have been working with this team.

LIDL - NORFOLK VA

TYSONS

2021-2023

SIZE

24,106 SQ. FT. (1-STORY)

Lidl Tysons is the best example of the allencompassing work we do for Lidl. It was an upfit project that included multiple rounds of exterior renderings and interior layouts which was then approved and moved through construction documents. This interior layout was specifically difficult due to the space being only 23,375 sq. ft. as opposed to the desired prototypical size of 31,040 sq. ft. This meant we had to get creative so that we could fit as many linear feet of sales floor fixtures and back of house pallets as possible to reach their target counts. We also ran into issues halfway through CDs with the landlord changing their mind about a few design elements which caused a great deal of re-work. This project had its ups and downs but taught me the most out of any project I have worked on to date.

LIDL - TYSONS VA

LIDL RESTON VA

LIDL FALLS CHURCH VA

LIDL CENTREVILLE VA

LIDL HERNDON VA

LIDL JENKINS ROW DC

LIDL HERNDON VA

LIDL RESTON VA

LIDL FALLS CHURCH VA

LIDL COLUMBIA SC

LIDL HERNDON VA

LIDL PARAMUS NJ

LIDL CORNELIUS NC

COALESCE

UNC CHARLOTTE TERM FALL 2019

PROFESSOR

KYOUNG-HEE KIM // LIZ MCCORMICK

COALESCE is a 33 story, net zero energy, class A office highrise located in the financial district of Uptown Charlotte that was designed with one partner for our Comprehensive Design Studio. This project addresses two larger issues that Uptown Charlotte faces; the lack of public softscape and lack of access to technology products by its residents. COALESCE is composed of 11 modules, each consisting of three floors, and two wings that pivot about an axis to cause unique intersections at each module. These spaces are where the public and private sectors of Charlotte integrate and is where our interactive technology libraries are located. Our site’s softscape draw visitors in which then transitions them vertically through the heart of the tower while giving them access to various products and services from tech companies who occupy the outer portions of the same floor, readily available to collaborate.

PHENOM SCHOOL

UNC CHARLOTTE

TERM SPRING 2019

PROFESSOR

ERIC SAUDA

PHENOM is a semester long study focused on the idea of how we as humans interact with and experience various aspects of architecture through our senses. After researching the concept of phenomenology and a rigorous case study compilation, I was able to understand how to engage certain senses and provoke how we perceive a particular atmosphere of a space through its physical characteristics. This process provided a solid foundation to design my own space that demands to be experienced in the flesh in order to fully grasp its true meaning. This led me to design solely from perspectives instead of typical plan/ section so I was always “in” the space. The outcome was seven unique perspectile views that the occupant would experience throughout their journey of this designed atmosphere. The space is designed to unfold the further along you travel, each viewpoint revealing more of what’s to come.

PHENOM

VI. MEANDER

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