Portfolio 2024

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ACADEMIC/PRACTICE

CARTER HEFFERN

C o n t e n t S

BIOMIMCRY TOWER SPRING 2022

PALACE OF REFUGE FALL 2022

C o n t e n t S

AI AESTHETICS FALL 2022

HIGH STREET LIBRARY SPRING 2022

OHIO STATE RECREATION FALL 2022

STACKED HOUSING FALL 2022

CULINARY CROSSWAYS SPRING 2023

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Columbus Tower Executed within Architectural Design Studio IV under the tutelage of Professor Anastasia Congdon, this collaborative endeavor with Jack Bradley aimed at conceiving a Coworking tower. Our focus resided at the nexus of bio-mimicry and technology, elucidated through expansive voids and a dynamic branching skin system. This innovative approach not only caters to the building’s requisites but H[WHQGV LWV LQÁXHQFH WR WKH VXUURXQGLQJ GLVWULFW Notably, the rendering illustrates the proposed branching skin system, ingeniously harnessing locally collected water for the building’s heating and cooling, showcasing a harmonious blend of sustainability and functionality.

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These subtractions allow for the atrium to recieve sun from the southwest while also recieving views of the skyline.

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When the axis intersected the ground, a subtraction at the street level was created. This allowed for an extension of the bicentenial park.

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Palace of Refuge Completed within the Senior Architectural Honors Design Studio, under the guidance of Professor Ashley Bigham during the fall semester of 2022, this collaborative project with Jack Jesionek and Doroteo Arreola Carrera sought to pioneer an architectural solution for natural disaster relocation. Addressing the inadequacies of current short-term, modular approaches prevalent in today’s society, our proposal acknowledges the escalating frequency of GLVDVWHUV OLNH ZLOGÀUHV ÁRRGV DQG WRUQDGRHV While FEMA provides temporary relocation solutions, our alternative endeavors to present a more enduring and sustainable architectural response, mindful of the historical precedent of prolonged displacements.

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diverse occupant durations and needs. Long-term units provide access to a chapel, library, healthcare, and education. Short-term units offer services like

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optimizing the space for varied residency durations and program requirements.

HOUSINGS FRONT FACADE

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housing and comprehensive support for individuals transitioning back to

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Investigation of Contemporary Seriality & AI-Derived Aesthetics Conducted within a seminar course led by Zelig Fok, this project delved into the examination of contemporary image and aesthetic culture’s impact on philosophy, popular culture, and representational mediums. The seminar encompassed the exploration of physical prototyping, venturing into uncharted territories of the multidimensionality of AIgenerated images. The course involved experimental practices in both analog and digital methods, providing a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between emerging technologies and visual culture.

Columbus Public Library Under the guidance of Professor Anastasia Congdon in the Spring of 2022, Architectural Design Studio IV tasked the creation of a project situated in Columbus, Ohio, near The Ohio State University campus. The site, positioned between the Olentangy River and High St., incorporates a ravine. My approach involved mirroring the natural slope towards High St., forming two distinct fronts. One side facilitates a seamless integration with nature, offering access to the ravine and a rooftop garden, while the urban edge boasts an inviting, porous colonnade for public use.

A pivotal concept in this project was the extension of the ravine slope, exploring the intersection of the ravine with the urban street edge of High Street. The envisioned colonnade along High Street serves to create an inviting facade for pedestrians, while the stepped edge along the ravine integrates nature seamlessly into the urban context, establishing a harmonious relationship between the built environment and the surrounding natural landscape.

Jesse Owens Recreation Center Assigned in Architectural Design Studio III, under Professor Bart Overly during the Fall of 2021, this project focused on revitalizing The Ohio State University campus. The current site houses the Jesse Owens North Recreation Center.

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brick archways, contributing to an additional layer of organization within the structural system.

designed recreation center, showcasing a deep appreciation for Jesse Owens’ legacy.

My approach aimed to integrate Owens’ remarkable achievements seamlessly, translating them into a distinctive architectural form that aligns with the campus’s vision and functionality..

BLOCK-O SYSTEM The Block-O symbol serves as both an exterior skin and an interior organizational strategy within the structural system, embodying a dual role in the design.

BERLIN OLYMPIC STADIUM

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providing a space for pedestrians to engage with the structure.

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Franklington Live/Work Housing Assigned in Architectural Design Studio III, under Professor Bart Overly during the Fall of 2021, this project entailed creating a Housing Complex in Franklington, strategically positioned ZLWKLQ ÀYH PLQXWHV RI GRZQWRZQ &ROXPEXV 7KH REMHFWLYH was to realize a high-density, low-rise, live/work housing neighborhood, encompassing approximately 280 units. The deliberate shift in the pattern allowed for the incorporation of pocket parks throughout the site. Situated on an empty

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lot adjacent to the Scioto River, the location serves as a transitional space between the smaller residential homes of Franklington and the taller structures of downtown Columbus.

This site serves as a testament to the seamless integration of individual blocks, effectively giving rise to pocket parks strategically dispersed throughout the development. Such meticulous planning underscores our commitment to creating a harmonious living environment that transcends conventional urban housing norms.

CULINARY SCHOOL AND PUBLIC MARKET Conducted in the spring semester of 2023 within the Senior Architectural GUI Competition Studio under Professor Tim Cousino, this project focused on creating a culinary school. My emphasis

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was on integrating culinary education, public markets, and greenhouses into a cohesive space. The challenge was to

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foster dynamic relationships between educational spaces, communal

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markets, and sustainable practices

Looking at the site plan, you can start to see some of the connections made

within greenhouses. The studio provided

through allowing theses axis to cut through the site.

a platform for innovative architectural exploration, promoting holistic culinary

The diagram to the right highlights the intention of wanting the park to be

learning and community engagement.

extended through the building which would create a pocket park on the eastern edge of the site, but also brought up and on top of the structure where

UNION PARK

the extension would serve as a public greenhouse.

The site I chose is located across the street from Chicago’s Union Park, on the edge of restaurant row. I chose this location with the main intention of allowing my building to connect to the larger context. I executed this by extending Union Park through the structure.

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space with the communal axis, enhancing the overall experience and interaction within the culinary environment.

The pocket park, strategically positioned at the convergence of axes shaped by Union Park and adjacent alleyways, represents a deliberate incorporation into my site. This integration serves as a deliberate effort to establish a meaningful connection between my project and the extensive landscape of Restaurant Row in Chicago. By purposefully weaving these elements together, the design seeks to contribute harmoniously to the larger urban fabric, enhancing both the local environment and the project’s contextual relevance within the bustling cityscape.

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The initial aspect pertains to the community elements, comprising both indoor

The second public feature is the extended greenhouse

The third aspect centers on the culinary school experience,

and outdoor markets, a restaurant, library, and cafe. The accompanying sketch

enveloping my structure. The sketch underscores my goal for

aiming for students to observe both the greenhouse and

illustrates the concept of incorporating permeable walls in the market area,

its visibility to both the culinary school and the community

community activities concurrently. This design fosters a

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the space, enhancing its adaptability and functionality.

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contexts into the educational setting.

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This underscores the integration of existing elements into the architectural composition.

Moving to Section B, a closer examination is provided, revealing the intricate interplay of the established axis with the surrounding market and restaurant areas.

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RDL ARCHITECTS During my internship at RDL Architects in

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placemaking and residential studios. The

company. I actively participated

studies aimed at establishing a public

displayed drawings and representations

in numerous phases of the project,

forum. Our goal was to design an inviting

undertaking the task of extracting linework

space that would enhance the revitalized

May to August 2022. Primarily, I focused

from construction documents for the

environment, accommodating residential

on producing AutoCAD drawings and

structure. Additionally, I constructed

apartments, commercial storefronts, and

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the model using SketchUp, where my

other emerging public areas.

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responsibilities included discerning material distinctions and considering other design factors related to the facade.