Yanes portfolio graduate sampleworks

Fall 2016-Spring 2017 University of Florida

G1+G2

Christopher M. Yanes

Graduate School Design Results

Education:

Skills:

Concurrent Master’s in Architecture/Urban and Regional Planning (May 2018)

Adobe Suite/ Rendering Photoshop Rhinoceros Maxwell InDesign Rhinoceros Brazil Illustrator Rhinoceros V-Ray

University of Florida

Bachelor’s of Design in Architecture (May 2015) University of Florida Minors: Sustainability in the Built Environment Urban and Regional Planning

3-D Programming Revit Rhinoceros Sketchup

2-D Programming AutoCad ArcGIS

Working and Leadership Experience:

Extra-Curricular Involvement:

Awards and Honors:

Planning Intern (December 2015-Pres.)

Disability Resource Center University of Florida

Studio Culture Committee (2014-2015)

Alumni Scholarship- Fall 2011 University of Florida

Supervisor (August 2015-Pres.)

Department of Recreational Sports University of Florida

Landscape Coordinator (2014-2015)

UF East Asia Study Abroad- Summer 2014 Xi’an, China

Board of Managers (2014-2015)

Customer Service Intern (May 2015- August 2015) Wells Fargo Gainesville, FL

Facilities Chairman J. Wayne Reitz Union, University of Florida

UF East Asia Scholarship- Summer 2014 University of Florida

Associate (August 2014- August 2015) Department of Recreational Sports University of Florida

College Ambassador (2013-2014)

College of Design, Construction and Planning

Leadership and Service Award- Spring 2015 College of Design Construction and Planning University of Florida

Student Government (2012-2014)

Honorary Student Mr. Two Bits- Fall 2016 University of Florida Athletic Association

Teaching Assistant (August 2014- December 2014) School of Architecture University of Florida Orientation Leader (January 2013- January 2014) New Student and Family Programs University of Florida

President College of Design, Construction and Planning Project Makeover, University of Florida

School of Architecture Senator

Sigma Nu Fraternity (2012-2015)

Vice-President of Recruitment (2014-2015) Vice-President of Fundraising (2013-2014)

Design Interest: My main objective as a designer is to find ways to unite the practice of architectural design with the theories of urban design. In addition to that, the use of strong collaborative effort with other design facets. By creating an environment that facilitates the concepts of urban design and architecture we can begin to see the two facets work in collaboration. The urban setting itself is the laboratory for architecture to flourish and be appreciated by all that occupy those assemblage of spaces. Establishing a strong design focus can yield a great “sense of place” and purpose for the setting and the occupants for which we are designing.

In addition to this I am interested in healthcare architecture, specifically how the design process can lead us to solutions that celebrate patient centered design. Putting the patient first is paramount while designing in healthcare and I hope to project that through design practice.

Christopher M. Yanes University of Florida

Master’s of Architecture (‘18) -UF|GSoA Master’s of Urban and Regional Planning (‘18) -UF|URP Bachelor’s of Design in Architecture (‘15)- UF|SoA

cyanes001@ufl.edu 570-295-3302

CONTENT

Constructions| 1:1 Material Investigation|G1P1 Spatial Intersection| Assembly+Joints|G1P2 Between Ground+Sky| Dual Site|G1P3 ShopHouse| Gainesville 6th Ave Trail Site| G2P1

CONSTRUCTIONS 1:1 Material Investigation Graduate Studio 1, Fall 2016 Project 1 Critic: Bradley Walters + Lisa Huang

1:1 Scale

Assembly within System:

The small assembly that was constructed to be apart of a larger building system.

Above are possible solutions to this possibility along a joint or wall system.

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An investigation of architecture based materials was the basis for the first project. The constructions themselves look at the potentials in materiality and the tectonics of construction. The project introduces the iterative process by experimenting with different materials. For this project I decided to use a common building material today which is metal. I first thought of it as an idea of paneling similar to the assemblies on typical building constructions. Through the process I began to manipulate the metal by bending and warping the panels into different geometries. These different setting led itself to the discovery of the textures and light qualities. By looking at how natural light bounced off the materials and reflected various colors this made me want to push this idea further in my bigger assemblies to come.

Looking at the idea of paneling in drawing and tone I was able to hone in on the actual scale and how it impacts a space. By working at 1:1 scale I was able to get a better understanding about using a panel system against a wall assembly. In addtion to this I also looked at how light can move through the space. Finally, the idea of aperture came about in sketch study and which also brought out the potential for light to move through the space. This idea of aperture drove the project forward and even more so in the projects that would come in this semester of graduate school.

Analytical Sketches of Aperture

1:1 Drawing Assembly

The eventual construction was inspired by a small portion of the 1:1 drawing exercise. I honed in on a section that looked at a point that had a balance of opaque and transparent moments but also focused on the tectonics of threading. A specific type of threading that holds together the entire construction.

This was represented in the final construction assembly with a screening and wiring system that stitched together the panel components.

As the construction progressed the issues that came up were how the metal would latch onto structure and with each other. This is an area where I should have done more iterations and explored elegant ways for the metal to touch each other. This could have been done with similar experimentation that was done earlier in the project. However, as things progressed from here and after class discussion, decisions needed to be made. The project came together with a two foot wide by three and a half foot construct. The majority of this having a screen system that worked itself down into the more detailed areas with folding metal. These various folds created the space for light to move in between spaces. It was the moments in between the spaces where the reflective qualities of the metal occurred. Finally, this is also where the stitching takes place in the project.

CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLY

SPATIAL INTERSECTION Assembly+Joints Graduate Studio 1, Fall 2016 Project 2 Critic: Bradley Walters + Lisa Huang

1-1/2”=1’0”

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Final Model Construction

Taking the inspiration from the first project of the semester, I continued to study the idea of aperture and how it could effect a space. In the sections above I begin to speculate the possibilities of how the space will look at different aperture settings. As you can see above the openings can move to various settings. Some that allow an abundant amount of light in and others that only allow a finite amount. In addition light wells serve as a means for light to infiltrate the space and illuminate.

Light Well

Structure

Circulation

Assembly Frame Paneling Aperture Structure

Axonametric

Aperture Panels

Cross Section

More importantly this project became about the actual assemblies of the apertures. How the apertures would latch onto the wall system and the many joints that it creates. It is at these moments were we began to grasp how real construction works while building by constructing at 1-1/2” = 1’0” scale.

Light Wells

Light Well Section

BETWEEN GROUND+SKY Climate+Place+Environment Graduate Studio 1, Fall 2016 Project 3 Critic: Bradley Walters + Lisa Huang

Two Site Project

Cold Site: Indian Valley, Alaska

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Hot Site: Playa Punta Carola, Galapagos Islands

Cold Site: Wind|Snow Weather Observatory

Cold Site Narrative: This site is located and embedded on a mountainside in a valley that has a inlet that runs through it. This inlet has a vast amount of clear water which comes from a nearby glacier. This site paints the picture for this tower that has 360 degrees of unobstructed views so that the occupants can fully appreciate the large scale of rugged terrain that exists. The overall structure is very protected by the harsh climatic elements that exist in this part of Alaska. The heavy snowfall, strong wind storms and extreme cold are shielded by this solid concrete structure that goes straight into the mountain and down past the permafrost level. This level is the beginning of the itinerary for those that inhabit the site. Below the ground people can appreciate the permafrost level by physically seeing it for themselves. At certain points you can see the ground level above through a sky window. This gives a real depth to the site and invites them to ascend upward to the surface to see the snow drifts and heavy avalanches that hit the site. A strong steel and concrete structure had to work systematically in order for the snow to stay out. The facade also protects but harnesses another extreme element, wind. Using a facade of buffers and wind collectors the strong westerly winds are protecting against but also collected through wind units that penetrate the facade. As you travel up the structure you can see this happening in motion and readings being collected. At the top where the main observatory is, all readings are collected and sent to the sister tower so that each can compare the stark differences that are occurring in two very different climates.

Site Plan+Locationska

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Climate

Elevation Around Site

Place

Terrain

Environment

Sections

Wind Wall Assemblies: Observation Window

Windows

Wind Collectors

Wall Buffer Wall Structure

Axonametric

Main Programs

Wind Collection

Section Perspective

Wind Analysis

Hot Site: Rain|Sunlight Weather Observatory

Axonametric of Assemblies:

Structure Components

Screening Cable System Circulation Wall Structure

Hot Site Narrative: My hot site is located in Punta Playa Carola, Galapagos Islands. The program for this site is a weather observatory that comes in the form of a tower.

Known has the Frigatebird Hill, the site itself has some historical significance due to the fact that Charles Darwin landed here when he ventured off to do his research. Today, this site has a pathway that has moments for pause and adventure as inhabitants can take in the views of the beach, wildlife and overall ecosystem. This path leads right to my site selection and runs through the entire structure. The structure itself is comprised of a light tensile structure and the main idea is to take advantage of the ocean breeze and warmer climate. With the use of screens and an open structure this allows the occupants to enjoy these weather elements and therefore, allowing them to better enjoy the climate. As you move up the tower the itinerary gives way to the great views and usages of the weather instruments at the top. The main component of this program is the usages of an aperture. This aperture is a movable object and operated by a cable system. This contraption can move to various settings that can allow light in different forms to filtrate the space, and block rainwater from entering the space. Finally, this tower as mentioned before has a sister tower located in Alaska and together they send data between one another to compare the two drastically different climates.

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Climate

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Place

Punta Playa Carola

Environment

Cross Section of Site

Ground Level

Opened Aperture during sunlight

Observation Level 1

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Closed Aperture during strong winds+rain

ShopHouse Gainesville 6th Avenue Trail Graduate Studio 2, Spring 2017 Project 1 Critic: Jason Alread + Michael Montoya

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For the design of my ShopHouse I choose to create a factory like facility that can allow for custom built shotgun houses to be design and fabricated. These custom built houses are tested in the facility for wind, cross ventilation, natural light qualities. This process is to ensure the best fabricated product is produced. This construction sits along the industrial southern end of the 6th avenue trail. This site was chosen mainly due to its proximity to the available materials near by in the industrial area.

The process of construction was a serious of iterative drawings primarily in section and some plans.

Sketching and designing and plan made me aware the ground conditions that go on around the sites including some urban nodes and ensure the fabrication site was touching the trail in an appropriate fashion. However, though it was the sectional qualities that helped drive and organize the eventual construction of this project. This was a great way to visualize conceptually the space and the necessary scales for the testing and fabrication to take place. It was the sections that helped me realize how the roof condition can even come down and interact with the context around the site. This movable piece is what helps create different sun settings. Overall the site is able to create a ground gesture that becomes the actual construction. It is this main way how the site begins to correctly touch the pathway the continues on beyond the site. Even the private residential program has a view and relationship with the site while still secluding itself from the main program. While much process was done to get to this point, there is no doubt that further exploration is warranted. Primarily how the roof meets the ground and the moment that is occurred at that point of interaction. In addition more model exploration would be beneficial as well.

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Cross Section

Process Sketches

Section Cuts

G1+G2

Christopher M. Yanes University of Florida

Master’s of Architecture (‘18) -UF|GSoA Master’s of Urban and Regional Planning (‘18) -UF|URP Bachelor’s of Design in Architecture (‘15)- UF|SoA

cyanes001@ufl.edu 570-295-3302