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Briant Gonzalez Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design University of Arkansas

“Don't ask me about this building or that one, don't look at what I do, see what I see.”

- Luis Barragan

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Architecture

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Wilson Brewery

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Wilson Arkansas 2019 Fall Semester

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Isle

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Student Union Plaza, UofA 2020 Fall Semester

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USA Expo Pavilion

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Dubai world Expo 2021 2020 Fall Option Studio

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Mixed Office

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Long Island City, Queens 2019 Spring Semester

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Co-DIO

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Fayetteville, Arkansas 2021 Spring Option Studio

Professional Practice

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Rwanda Elementary School

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Rwanda, Africa 2019 Summer Internship

Travel Drawings

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Rome, Italy

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2020 Spring Study abroad Semester

Architecture 01

Wilson Brewery Trans-Logic Studio Adaptive 2019 Fall Semester | 15 weeks Marlon Blackwell | Emily Baker | Jonathan Boelkins Wilson Arkansas Our studio is set in Wilson, Arkansas: “Located deep in the heart of the American South, on the Mississippi River Delta. The town is currently undergoing significant transformations including the construction of the new Delta School, a new farmer’s market and organic farm, and restoration of its Tudor-inspired town square and rail-line infrastructure. Our task was to provide adaptive re-inventions for three historic industrial structures (a cotton gin building, a seed building, and a flour building) in the center of town.

These structures are essentially ruins in search of new programmatic insertions that contribute to and extend the vitally important cultural narrative of this unique Delta town. The proposed programs for the buildings are an Artist Live-Work, a Micro-Brewery and Restaurant, and a Boutique Hotel and Bar. Tasked with designing the Micro-Brewery I focused on penetrating the existing condition with tubular structures to satisfy the “bold new model for rural living” Wilson is looking for by taking a modern twist on the industrial architectural style. Though it appears these tubes are invasive, they maintain respect for the existing condition by minimally taking from the existing exterior walls and keeping the integrity of the column grid. The alignment of each tube frames specific significant views such as the Wilson Café and scenic views of the agricultural landscape–acting doubly as a sense of directionality within the citys quare.

WILSON

WLSON

ARKANSAS DELTA

ARKANSAS DELTA

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Site Location - Wilson, Arkansas

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THE DELTA SCHOOL

SITE

HIGH SCHOOL

4000 FT

2000 FT

TOWN SQUARE

Industrial Photos - Wilson, Arkansas

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Wilson Brewery

Wilson Site Drawing - Graphite on Strathmore

Seed Building

Site Photo

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Interior of Seed Building

Detail photos that lead to tubes

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Wilson Brewery

Process I clung to the idea of a “bold new model” when we first visited the site. I took inspiration of the existing structures tiered design and worked through a process of modifying the idea of tier and tubular form. Process was explored through gouache, sketching, and cante drawings.

Process - Conte

Gouache Paintings - First Phase

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Gouache Paintings - Second Phase

Process - Gouache on Image

Gouache Paintings - third Phase

Site Plan Process

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Site Plan

18 View from the Square

Wilson Brewery

Floor Plans The ground floor hosts the space needed for the brewery’s equipment while the restaurant resides within the tube.

The tubes directionality faces Wilson Café and the road that directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic coming into the site and the existing barn out back as indicated by the dashes and colored areas. The existing condition is marked gray.

The white indicates newly added structure.

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

The second level tube directs views to the town square and the Hampson Archaeological Museum State Park. This level is providing a bar setting and lounge space.

The third level tube frames the agricultural lanscape. The space provides a quieter atmosphere to enjoy the view and a beer.

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Wilson Brewery

Section

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Original Structure

Structure Removed

Added Structure

Physical Models - 3D Printed on Butterboard

Wilson Brewery

West Elevation

Elevations The elevations clearly express the relationship between the tubes on each level to one another, the extents of the cantilevers, and the over-head shelter it provides for those interacting with the tubes from the exterior

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ROOF 50' - 2" 7

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LEVEL 3 31' - 4"

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3

LEVEL 2 16' - 4"

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LEVEL

1 4' - 6"

GROUND LEVEL 0"

Section Scale: 3/4” = 1’ 1

CMU 8” Closed Cell Ins. 4” FRP Z Joist 4” Gypsum 3/8”

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Titanium Zinc 1/8-” Air Gap 1/2” Plywood 1/4” FRP Z Joist 3” Rigid Ins. 3” Rubber Membrane Plywood 1/4” Metal Stud 4” Plywoodv 1/4” Wood Finish 1/2”

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Wood Finish 1/2” Concrete With Metal Decking 4” IBeams 8” Air Gap 2“ Rubber Membrane Rigid Ins. 6” C Girts FRP Z Joist Plywood 1/4” Titanium Zinc 1/8“

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Wood Finish 1/2” Acoustic 2“ IBeams 8” Metal Stud 4” Air Gap 2“ plywood 3/8” Rubber Membrane Rigid Ins. 3” plywood 3/8” Titanium Zinc 1/8“

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Concrete Beam 8” Closed Cell Ins. 4” FRP Z Joist 4” Gypsum 3/8”

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Wood Finish 1/2” Concrete With Metal Decking 4” Rubber Membrane IBeams 12” FRP Blocks 2“ Rigid Ins. 3”

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Roof Finishes 3/4” Rigid Ins. 4-7” Rubber Membrane Concrete With Metal Decking 4” IBeams 12” Duct Space 18” Wood Finish 1/2”

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Polish Concrete finish Conctrete With Metal Decking 4” MegaJoist 9“ Existing Concrete Slab 4” Closed Cell Ins. 4“

28 View from Restaurant Lobby Interior

Interior View from 3rd Floor Bar

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Sourth Elevation

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Wilson Brewery

Hybrid Drawing

Architecture 02

Laminate Laminate: Design, Innovation and Identity in Timber and Wood 2020 Fall Semester Projects: Isle (3 Weeks) | USA Pavilion (4 weeks) Peter Mackeith | LEVER Team This advanced design studio examined and articulated the inter-related issues of personal identity and public engagement, working in design through the transformative material medium of wood. The studio consisted of a series of researched visual and verbal investigations, scaled material constructions, and tectonic architectural designs.

The studio proposed that the material laminations of timber and wood products can be analogues for the layered identity of an individual and the layered character of the United States. The studio committed to the reality of material and the reality of contemporary life: was the mediation between “the virtual” and “the real” in design and construction, between the mind and hands of the designer and the mind and hands of those fabricating and constructing. The USA Pavilion was the semesters result of explorations and design strategies, the Laminate Series proposing as a “laminate of laminates.”

Project - Isle

Isle

Isle Laminate: Design, Innovation and Identity in Timber and Wood 2020 Fall Semester | Isle (3 Weeks) Peter Mackeith | LEVER Team Student Union Plaza, UofA Central Park, New York Beaverfork Lake, Conway AR. With the task of designing a sheltered place for reflection and meditation, configured in wood, as much as for an individual or several individuals, I took inspiration from the structure of a ribcage and abstracted it in a way where the wood would have double or even triple its value. The glulam structure called Isle, is constructed to allow the user a meditative procession by having a natural lit corridor with a framed view. Once inside the user can make their way to their chosen seat that ranges from single, double, triple, or large group. The idea of doubling the value of the structure comes from the frames becoming the floor that supports the structure to the seat where one would meditate/reflect. On the other hand, the structure wave-like pattern allows for exterior seating for people who want to enjoy some fresh air by creating indentions for people to sit on.

Sites Student Union Plaza, UofA While trying to stay local I decided to place the Isle on the UofA student plaza. Mainly focused for students who are stressed. The Isle gives an opportunity for students to slow down and meditate before classes.

Beaverfork Lake, Conway AR. Located on an small island in Beaverfork Lake, Conway. The Isle gives a great 360 from the exterior seating. While framing the lake’s horizon when making your way down the Isle.

Central Park, New York Inspired by the book “The American Canopy”, the New York site allows for the user to get away from the city. In the same way that the Central Park does.

Student Union Plaza, UofA

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Beaverfork Lake, Conway AR.

Central Park, New York

37 VIEW FROM STUDENT UNION PLAZA, UofA

Plans and Sections

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39 VIEW FROM STUDENT UNION PLAZA, UofA

Exploded Axon

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41 INTERIOR VIEW FROM CENTRAL PARK, NY

Project - USA Pavillion

USA Pavilion

USA Pavilion Laminate: Design, Innovation & Identity in Timber & Wood 2020 Fall Semester | 4 Weeks Dean of Architecture Peter Mackeith | LEVER Team Dubai World Expo 2021 “Our once-in-a-lifetime celebration – the largest event ever staged in the Arab world – is set to welcome 190 participating countries, and millions of visitors from across the globe. Here they will experience warm Emirate hospitality at its finest, as well as the UAE’s values of inclusion, tolerance and cooperation. Youth are at the heart of our World Expo. That’s why Expo 2020 aspires to create a meaningful legacy that will benefit generations to come, both locally and globally, spanning everything from innovations and architecture to friendships and business opportunities.” - Expo 2020

EXPO SUSTAINABILITY DISTRICT

DUBAI

Site Location - Dubai Expo

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Opportunity

Mobility

Sustainability

Sustainability District As you explore the Sustainability District, you’ll see some of the world’s most advanced technology in action, what countries are doing to champion sustainability, and experience how the human race can enjoy living in harmony with nature in a high-tech future. Wandering through forest roots and dive into ocean depths, discover the global projects providing real life solutions to help preserve our planet for future generations and how you can play a part in creating a more sustainable planet.

Process Sketches I took inspiration from the triangular shape that can be found in nature to incorporate it as a laminate design.

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USA Pavilion

I’ve abstractly designed a representation of the United States through the geometry of triangles which I believe can be found within our constitution; life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, our spiritual foundation and freedom, and symbols that refer to nature. This understanding of The United States as a nation and it’s cohesive relationship to our landscape is vital and ever improving, which my pavilion brings awareness to.

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49 View from Entrance

Site Section

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USA Pavilion

Site Section

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USA Pavilion

Site Plan

View From Center Wing

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View From Performance

USA Pavilion

View From East Wing

56 View From Outdoor Path

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Architecture 03

Mixed Office

Mixed Office Office Urbanism New Architecture for a Changing Workforce 2019 Spring Semester | Ch 1 (3 weeks) | Ch 2 (10 weeks) Brian Holland | Frank Jacobus | Alison Turner Long Island City, Queens The concept for the Long Island office takes inspiration from the functionality of a parking garage, creating a continuous ramp from ground level to the top level events space. Workers are invited to an excursion around and through the office building, “parking” themselves in spaces dedicated to myriads of work preferences either along the ramp or within the spaces cradled by the ramp. This offers numerous views of the surrounding city as well as provoking physical mobility for the health of the workers.

“The architect’s agency...resides in creating a break from the conventions for the way built forms are assembled [...]. By reconfiguring conventional arrangements, architects can generate new encounters between people and the activity of their daily lives... “ –Farshid Moussavi

Chapter 1 Speculative Office | ADAPTO 2019 Spring Semester | Bentonville, Arkansas | 3 Weeks Adapto proposes to bring adaptability to a local startup company in Bentonville, Arkansas, through the use of multi-functional and interactive elements. The walls have movable pieces to allow the current role of the space to adapt to new needs, while also providing pocket spaces for leisure and storage of cube chairs. The cube chairs can be easily carried to wherever within the office and be paired with other cubes for additional space.

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Adaptavility Diagram

Physical Model 2.5’ x 3.5’

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NEW YORK

SITE

SITE

Site Location - Long Island City, Queens

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Study Models

Mixed Office

Anomoly in Ramps

Cantilevers

Working Area

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Physical Models - Basswood & Bristol Board

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1st Floor

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2nd Floor

3nd Floor

North View

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NORTH VIEW 71

Architecture 04

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Co-DIO

Co-DIO LAMINATE 2: Social Justice, Climate Justice Design Futures in Timber and Wood Innovation 2021 pring Semester | 4 weeks Dean of Architecture Peter Mackeith | Waugh Thistleton Architects Fayetteville, Arkansas Co-Dio is design to be a place where Artist, Inventors, Startups, and Designers can be them selfs and create Awesomeness. By proposing a Co-working Studio, we can give the people in Fayetteville the require paces to do so. This will give many who are currently working from home the opportunity to connect, grow, and learn. The co-working space would not only provide a place to create awesomeness, but it would do so in an area that otherwise would not be affordable.

Located in Dickson Street, the site will increase the economic and social values that the building will provide due to its location near the university, nightlife, and local business.

Live here but work there Fayetteville average commute time: 18.1 minutes University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR - 10 min

Tyson Headquarters Springdale, AR - 17 min

J.B. Hunt Headquarters Lowell, AR - 21 min

Walmart Headquarters Bentonville, AR - 34 min

Degrees awarded General Finance 6.26 %

General Marketing & Marketing Management 5.59%

Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Mang.

4.67%

Accounting 3.69%

General Business Management 2.69%

Residency Status

Graduation Masters 1,0 77

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Graduating Residency

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6,250 Total of Number of Graduates

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Bachelors

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Arkansans In-State

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Non-Arkansas Residency In-State

Benefits Start-ups Hubs

Local Business

Networking

New Potential Clients

Restaurant

Inspiring Ideas

Future businesses

Cost

Responsibilities

Mental Health

LOCATION

Site

university of Arkansas

Down Town Fayetteville

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GR EENW AY

TR

AIL

TR AIL

COLLEGE AVE

COLLEGE AVE

DICKSON ST

COLLEGE AVE

COLLEGE AVE

GR EENW AY

GREENWAY TRAIL

COLLEGE AVE

GREENWAY TRAIL

ARKANSAS AVE

TRANSPORTATION

DICKSON ST DICKSON ST DICKSON ST

VEHICULAR MOVEMENT PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT

BUS ROUTES PARKING

DICKSON ST DICKSON ST

COLLEGE OLLEGE G AVE

BUILDING TYPES 78

ENTERTAINMENT

RESTAURANTS

MULTY HOUSING

SERVICES

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EEN -W TR AIL

COLLEGE AVE

DICKSON ST

COLLEGE AVE

GR

GREEN-WAY TRAIL

COLLEGE AVE

SITE ANALYSIS

DICKSON ST DICKSON ST

SITE

Site

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0’ x

16

25 0’

Minium Frontage

Maximum Hieght

70 bda 80 bda

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55 bda

Sound

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bd

55 bda

Sun

Frame on Site

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Exploded Axon

Hybrid emphising Cantilever

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Section Through Church Ave

Section Through Dickson St

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SCRED (SAND & CEMENT)

RUBBER MAT 1/2”

CLT 10”

BATTENS

Floor & Roof Detail

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View from Galerry (Ground Floor)

90 View from Second Floor Studio

W CHURCH AVE

DICKSON STREET

Ground Floor

W CHURCH AVE

DICKSON STREET

Second Floor

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W CHURCH AVE

DICKSON STREET

Third Floor

94from Entrance View

View from Back Exterior

Professional Practice 05

Rwanda Elementary Rwanda, Africa WD&D Architects | Little Rock Team: Callie Harris, Philip Warick Through collaboration, two other interns and I collectively designed an educational space, with the intentions that it could be easily constructed from local materials and use natural ventilation as its form of cooling. The project is located in Rwanda, Africa, and intends to not only provide a center for education, but also dormitories for the students attending. It sits beautifully within the landscape and takes a sustainable approach to design.

Natural Ventilation

Site Section

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Site Plan

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CLASSROOM

CLASSROOM

OPEN CLASS ROOM

CLASSROOM

CLASSROOM

GATHERING POINT

UPPER LIBRARY

LIBRARY

LOWER LIBRARY

CLASSROOM

Close Up Plan

GATHERING POINT

CLASSROOM

OPEN CLASS ROOM

CLASSROOM

CLASSROOM

LIVING (PRIVATE)

TRANSFORMATION (PUBLIC)

EDUCATION (PRIVATE)

SPORTS ( PUBLIC)

Program Diagram

Travel Drawings 06

Travel Drawings 2020 Spring Semester | 5 Weeks Italy While sketching the streets of Rome, I stopped to admire and analyze the formal languages and the hidden details among Rome’s greatest pieces of architecture. I began to understand the architecture through sketching with proportions and lines. Those produced into the formal language of the architecture, and then further analyze the details. I also analyzed the architecture within its context and how that context related to the overall city planning. These discoveries through sketching has led to a better understanding and appreciation for the architecture of Rome.

SAN CARLO ALLE QUATTRO - ROME, ITALY

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DUOMO DI ORVIETO - ORVIETO, ITALY

EMBASSY OF FRANCE IN ITALY - ROME, ITALY

CASTEL SANT’ ANGELO - ROME ,ITALY

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PORTICO D’OTTAVIA - ROME ,ITALY

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