Design Portfolio
BRANDON ISRAEL
New York, New York
(321) 217-0667
brandonisrael119@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Brandon Israel is an emerging designer with a multi-faceted creative background looking for new opportunities in the world of architecture and design. He posses strong learning abilities, an eagerness to work in collaborative environments, and the technical abilites to thrive in a dynamic studio.
EDUCATION
Tulane University (May 2022)
Major: Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Minor: Business Management
EXPERIENCE
thehighkey (June 2023-Present) - Project Lead (Freelance) - Brooklyn, New York
-Producing detailed 3D models for international design competitions
-Leading research efforts and presenting them to the team
-Collaborating on custom furniture projects
Rowland + Broughton (July 2022-April 2023) - Architectural Designer - Aspen, Colorado
-Worked with architects and interior designers during all design phases, from schematic design through construction documentation
-Produced photorealistic renderings, detailed design drawings, and systematic diagrams
-Conducted client meetings and created thorough models and presentations
David Howell Design (June 2021-August 2021) - Summer Architecture Intern - New York, New York
-Collaborated with architects on projects ranging from high-end apartment renovations to ground up housing projects
-Gained experience interacting with clients and with the interpersonal aspects of the design process
Doorman Designs (July 2020-August 2020) - Summer Furniture Design Intern - New Orleans, Louisiana
-Helped bring custom furniture to life; Construcuted pieces using repurposed materials
-Engaged in manufacturing and 3D modelling processes to create custom pieces
Baker Barrios Architects (June 2019-August 2019) - Summer Architecture Intern - Orlando, Florida
-Crafted design visions through collaboration with architects and interior designers
-Working with different teams gave me a better understanding of the processes required for large scale building projects
SKILLS/SOFTWARES
Rhino 3D
Revit
Lumion
Enscape
Vray
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
BlueBeam Revu
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Digital Photography
Film Production
REFERENCES
Sarah Broughton - Rowland + Broughton sarah@rowlandbroughton.com | (970) 379 0111
John Vieweg - thehighkey johnvieweg@thehighkey.design | (352) 514 7514
David Howell - David Howell Design david@dhd.nyc | (917) 744 7720
CONTENTS
COMMUNITY CENTER F0R KANSAS CITY
1 3
THE BASIN (METAVERSE PROJECT)
HOUSING STUDIO
GREENHOME NOLA (URBAN BLOCK)
PROFESSIONAL WORK
2 4 5 6
PHOTOGRAPHY
Community Center for Kansas City
Rhino 3D, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
After weeks spent researching and mapping demographic and historical aspects of Kansas City, MO, I was tasked to create a masterplan over eight unused blocks for different types of infrastructure. After developing the masterplan, I created a community center focused on connection to the outdoors, environmental discovery, and research.
1
The Basin
Metaverse Bienalle Competition Submission
A basin is an open circular vessel used to hold something. While the contents held by a basin may vary, this particular proposal for the Metaverse Architecture Biennale utilizes the formal and metaphorical qualities of the basin to contain the intangible. The Meta-Architecture featured in this proposal, appropriately named “The Basin” is a performance space that fosters social interaction, creative dialogue and most fundamentally, human experience.
2
An Architecture for the Metaverse demands new functional standards. Without the need for physical material, The Basin is able to utilize impossible tectonics and forms. But, while liberated from physicality, the spaces of the Basin are still designed around the scale of the human avatar. Contained within a ribbed body, features such as a central oculus, reflective pool and floating platforms, constitute an elevated landscape for various styles of engagement. The Basin is sited on a planet not yet discovered, a fictional scenario that could only exist within the far future.
Housing Studio
Rhino 3D, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
This project was a focus on spacial relationships in residential settings. Creating a horizontal house, vertical house, and sectional house allowed me to closely study movement and the harmony between the built environment and human interaction.
Horizontal House for 5 roommates
2
Vertical House for family of 5
Sectional House
of 5
for family
GreenHomeNOLA (Urban Block)
I was tasked with creating an urban block holding 60-100 homes with a defining narrative. I focused on sustainable lifestyles and outdoor living. Urban gardening and the stacked house structure are aspects of the block that encourage sharing resources. I created a community that encourages being outside and engaging with neighbors and natural elements.
Rhino 3D, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
3
Pacific Northwest Cottage
Photorealistic Renderings (House and Landscape)
Revit, Rhino 3D, Lumion
All work belongs to Rowland + Broughton Architecture
EXTERIOR VIEW 1 EXTERIOR VIEW
EXTERIOR VIEW 3 EXTERIOR VIEW 4 4
Pacific Northwest Cottage
Photorealistic Interior Renderings
Revit, Rhino 3D, Lumion
All work belongs to Rowland + Broughton Architecture
INTERIOR VIEW 1 INTERIOR VIEW 2
Art Gallery/Education Center Addition
ALIGN 111 GALLERY 1 112 GALLERY 2 113 GALLERY 3 115 GALLERY 4 104 GALLERY 5 101 STAIR 101 STAIR 102 STAIR 106A RR VESTIBULE NORTH 106 WOMEN'S RESTROOM 108 MEN'S RESTROOM 108A RR VESTIBULE SOUTH 103 ELEVATOR BENCH BENCH MERCHANDISE DESK RECEPTION DESK B.O. CLG 9' 1/2" AC-01 M C LINE OF MERCHANDISING COUNTER BELOW LINE OF MERCHANDISING COUNTER BELOW PRINTS SHELVING BELOW PRINTS 16' 7 3/4" CLR. 5' 6 1/4" CLR. 17' 3/4" CLR. BENCH 13' 0 1/8" CLR. HANGING SHIRT DISPLAY MERCH. COUNTER WITH STORAGE BELOW, 34" TALL WITH WHEELS 3' 1/2" CLR. CLR. POS LOCATION TBD SHELVING BELOW PRINTS A9.1 9' 3 11/16" 3' 8 5/16" 3'8 3/4" 6' 3 7/8" 1' 7 1/8" rowland+broughton architecture urban design interior design 500 w. main st. aspen, co 81611 970.544.9006 1830 blake st. denver, co 80202 303.308.1373 Consultants: Issuances and Revisions: COPYRIGHT 2022 ROWLAND BROUGHTON ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN THE INFORMATION AND DESIGN INTENT CONTAINED ON THIS DOCUMENT THE PART THIS INFORMATION MAY BE USED WITHOUT THE IOR WRITTEN ROWLAND+BROUGHTON ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN SHA RETAIN ALL COMMON LAW STATUTORY AND OTHER RESERVED RIGHTS, INCLUDING COPYRIGHT SCALE: SHEET TITLE: PROJECT NO: 1/4" = 1'-0" A2.1 22213.00 BAYER CENTERGALLERY 6 610 GILLESPIE AVENUE ASPEN, CO 81611 OVERALL PLAN, ENLARGED PLAN, RCP SCALE: PLAN NORTH TRUE NORTH A2.1 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 LEVEL ONE OVERALL PLAN MERCHANDSING PROGRAM: • MULTI-PURPOSE • STORAGE • DISPLAY • POS • HANGING DISPLAY 2022-11-11Progress Review ITEMS FOR SALE: SHIRTS (LONG AND SHORT SLEEVED) SWEATSHIRTS JEWELRY BOOKS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FRAMED PRINTS 1/4" 1'-0" SCALE: PLAN NORTH TRUE NORTH A2.1 1/4" 1'-0" 2 GALLERY 6 EXISTING RCP SCALE: PLAN NORTH TRUE NORTH A2.1 1/4" 1'-0" 3 ENLARGED PLAN SCALE: A2.1 4 AXONOMETRIC VIEW All work belongs to Rowland + Broughton Architecture
Revit
Residential Plans
Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
All work belongs to Rowland + Broughton Architecture
historic cabin new house SITE PLAN 1 2 north 0’ 4’ 8’ 16’ 1 2 cabin new house BASEMENT LEVEL PLAN flex space mechanical storage bedroom bathroom closet media room laundry room sauna fitness guest suite guest bathroom 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 north 16’ 1 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 8 9 10 11 7 12 12 11 2 LEVEL ONE PROPOSED living room kitchen closet bedroom walk in closet bathroom entry office powder room mud room garage guest suite guest bathroom 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 6 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 12 13 UP north 0’ 2’ 4’ 8’ 16’
Residential Sustainability Diagram
Revit, Rhino 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
WINDOWS ARE OPTIMIZED WITH THREE PANES OF GLASS, BUT ARE A SOURCE OF HEAT LOSS AND GAIN
STRATEGICALLY PLACE WINDOWS TO OPTIMIZE DAYLIGHT AND VIEWS, WHILE MINIMIZING HEAT LOSS
WINDOW THERMAL RESISTANCE = R-4.2
WALL THERMAL RESISTANCE = R-38
WALLS, ROOFS, AND FLOORS ARE PACKED WITH INSULATION TO MAINTIAN INDOOR TEMPERATURES
HEAT LOSS LIGHT HEAT GAIN
All work belongs to Rowland + Broughton Architecture
Hotel/Spa Sustainability Diagram
Revit, Rhino 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
GEOTHERMAL PROVIDES A 32% REDUCTION IN OVERALL ENERGY USE
WATER TABLE
HEAT EXCHANGER
EXPANSION VALVE ALL COOLING IS RUN FROM THIS OPEN LOOP GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM
TO FAN COILS FOR COOLING
PARKING LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
CONDENSER
EVAPORATOR
COMPRESSOR
All work belongs to Rowland + Broughton Architecture
Physical Modeling
All images belong to Rowland + Broughton Architecture
Since middle school, I have been doing freelance photography. I have won an award and been hired for my photography services. It is one of my favorite forms of storytelling and an incredible way to engage with people and nature. Here are a few of my favorites.
Photography Adobe Lightroom 5