Professional Practice + Studies in Architecture
Portfolio of Selected Works by:
D. Wesley Carlson
D. Wesley Carlson | dwcarlson00@live.com | +1.281.731.3115 | Barcelona, ES
Mission Statement + Skills _Adobe Suite Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat
_Autodesk Suite Auto CAD Revit 3D Studio Max
_Microsoft Suite Word Excel Outlook
_Modeling
Revit 3D Studio Max Sketchup Pro Rhino
_Rendering Vray Mental Ray
_NCARB Drafting C.A. Codes
As a lifetime proponent of art and systems, architecture was the natural choice for a career. Now that I have worked as an Architect for a period, I would like to continue to expand my understanding of Architecture and Art and finish the steps to become a Licensed Architect. My love of all thing’s art and architecture, and my yearning to be amongst those who create the changing context that form our cities and lives. Charles Eames said, “Eventually everything connects: people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to the quality”. To be able to intimately understand how materials, structure, energy, light, space, society and function all interact with one other is how I feel architecture should be dealt with. Only through investigation can one better understand these systems to become a better designer. This opportunity to combine my love of art and design in a career has been the most rewarding decision of my life. Over the last several years, I have had the opportunity to work as an Architectural Intern at firms in the Houston area. Through my experience as an Intern, I have come to realize that architecture is a special blend of imagination, reality, creativity, and details. I’ve learned that no good project is done without a certain amount of care and attention and that this is not accomplished by a single person. It requires extensive communication with engineers, contractors, consultants and the client to achieve the best possible effect. Learning from the collective expertise of my team has not only illustrated how each project involves more than simply designing a building but has also demonstrated how creating and managing a construction project is logical, organized and defined. In my experience working for EMBT in Barcelona, I learned the importance of good design not only for the client, but the public that sees and uses the buildings. In addition, learning the new methods of construction, other cultures and construction documents outside of the US was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I enjoy learning, and I believe becoming a better designer is an ever-evolving endeavor. I am disciplined in my approach; I study hard, work harder, focus on the problem at hand and am not afraid to take the initiative. In the pursuit to enhance my skills to visually tell a story, I have taken it upon myself to learn new software, techniques and I still practice the art of Glassblowing. My commitment, work ethic, and self-motivation allow me to strive for the highest possible standards. Considering my skill set and my determination to be the best at what I do, I believe I have much to offer. My ambition is to contribute to society and culture by introducing a sophistication where harmony and beauty coalesce. Moreover, I am personable, sociable and a great asset to any team. Sincerely,
D. Wesley Carlson | dwcarlson00@live.com | +1.281.731.3115 | Barcelona, ES
D. Wesley Carlson work
01.2020 - current _Project
skills
Architect
Miralles / Tagliabue EMBT, Barcelona, ES
Autodesk: AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max BIM / VIS: Sketch Up, Vray, Rhino, Grasshopper Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, One Note Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro
Designer - Developing Architectural drawings, coordinating with clients and consultants. Competitions - Quickly designing and visualizing for design competitions Construction Documents - Developing architectural drawings with construction details. 02.2019 - 01.2020_Architectural
Designer
Huitt - Zollars Architecture, Houston TX
_Analog Glassblowing, Model Building, Sketching, Hand Drafting
achievements
Designer - Developing Architectural drawings, interior design, coordinating with clients and consultants. Marketing - Visualizing renderings for Business Development. Construction Documents - Developing architectural drawings with construction details, assemblies and codes. Construction Administration - Approving submittals, site visits, solving problems and coordination of projects. 10.2015 - 09.2017 _Architectural
Designer
Context3 Architecture, Houston TX
Designer - Developing Architectural drawings, interior design, coordinating with clients and consultants.
education
Construction Documents - Developing architectural drawings with construction details, assemblies and codes. Construction Administration - Approving submittals, site visits, solving problems and coordinating projects.
07.2021 _Master
Degree of Designing New Materials
ELISAVA - Barcelona, ES
12.2018 _Masters
Degree of Architecture
University of Houston, Houston, TX
12.2012 _Bachelor
of Architecture
_Digital
01.2021 _Shanghai
Century Square
Miralles Tagliabue EMBT Architecture
First Prize for Century Square Competition in Shanghai China 01.2020 - 07.2020 _Design
Internship
Miralles Tagliabue EMBT Architecture Internship at Pritzker Prize Winning Firm
06.2018 - 08.2018 _Study
Abroad
University of Houston, 55 North
Study Abroad in Iceland, Norway and Denmark 12.2017 - 12.2018_Deans
List
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Achieved GPA of 3.5+ every semester of Graduate School to be on “Deans List” throughout school. 08.2011_Links:
Bridging Rivers Competition
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Studio Project invited to the Final Jury of 60 people worldwide 04.2005 _Eagle
Scout
Boy Scouts of America
Achieved rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX D. Wesley Carlson | dwcarlson00@live.com | +1.281.731.3115 | Barcelona, ES
Portfolio Contents Gare de Clichy-Montfermeil
Public Transit Station in Paris, France Bike Parking + Main Entry
EZ Tag Store Prototype Design series of EZ Tag Store prototype for Harris County Toll Road Authority
Floating River
Pedestrian Bridge Connecting new and old parts in Seville, Spain.
The Roof
Thesis Project - Light Rail + Public Transit + Multi-Use Center in Dallas, TX.
Fissure
Glacier Observation and Education Center at Bøyabreen Glacier, Fjærland, Norway.
Culture Factory
Amazon Go and WeWork facility in the historic Heights neighborhood in Houston.
Stripped
Natatorium + Flood Refugee Zone in Houston
Life Center Housing
New construction of a housing Facility for the Life Center in Houston.
Glassblowing
Selected works of Glassblowing Sculpture
Index
List of References, Selected Projects + Letters of Reccomendation
Gare Clichy - Montfermeil
Transit Center Professional Practice Paris, France, EU
Cliche Transit Center, located in Paris France. This project was the winner of a competition for the work. The building goes underground to meet the train station. I contributed to the project through working through details, designing the Abris Velos and Consigne Velo, (The open and closed bicicle parking). My contribution was in different portions of the project. Design of the Abris Velos and Consigne Velo. The following is a design series study of the different options. Elena Nedelcu - Architect of Record, Vincenzo Larocca - Project Manager
Station at Ground Level
Abri / Consigne Velo
Velo Parking Professional Practice Paris, FR
Projects for EMBT Miralles / Taguiabue, this bike parking is a neccesity for this Transit Center in Paris, France. The inspiration for these two projects came from a project from Enric Miralles from over 25 years in the past. I worked with Benedetta Taguiabue and Dani Rosello in this project because of its significance to the firm. The overall design choices in this were about making the structure parts of these buildings evocotive of the lyrical and unique style of EMBT.
MAITRISE D'OUVRAGE
Société du Grand Paris
30, Avenue des Fruitiers 93200 Saint-DENIS
Station at Ground Level
2020.10.09
Abri Velo MAITRISE D'OUVRAGE
Société du Grand Paris
30, Avenue des Fruitiers 93200 Saint-DENIS
abri VELOS 2020.10.16
Abri Velo MAITRISE D'OUVRAGE
Société du Grand Paris
30, Avenue des Fruitiers 93200 Saint-DENIS
abri VELOS 2020.10.16
Abri Velo
Société du Grand Paris
30, Avenue des Fruitiers 93200 Saint-DENIS
2020.10.09
MAITRISE D'OUVRAGE
Société du Gra
30, Avenue des Fr 93200 Saint-DENI
Consigne Velo Plan
Consigne Velo MAITRISE D'OUVRAGE
Société du Grand Paris
30, Avenue des Fruitiers 93200 Saint-DENIS
2020.10.09
Consigne Velo MAITRISE D'OUVRAGE
Société du Grand Paris
30, Avenue des Fruitiers 93200 Saint-DENIS
2020.10.09
E
and Paris
ruitiers IS
abri VELOS
60 velos
86 sm
2020.09.25
p
abri velos plan de stationnement
Consigne Velo Plan Consigne Velo Interior
Section - 1 Velo
Final Meeting - Option 1; Client Approved Design
EZ Tag Store Prototype
Harris County Toll Road Authority Houston, TX
Prototype design series of EZ Tag Store for Harris County Toll Road Authority. The Client wanted to make a statement that would catch some attention and bring people to the store. Because the stores are located on the side of a freeway, the buildings should be readable and catch the eye of a person driving thier car at freeway speeds.. The main facade and Entry, is facing West and will block & filter the setting sun. This Buildings will be LEED Silver. The first of many is slated to be finished construction May 2021. The following is the result of the Schematic Design Phase.
Third Meeting - Option 1
Exterior Rendering
g
Floating River
Pedestrian Bridge Undergraduate School Studio Seville, Spain
Design Contest: To connect the historic part of the city to the modern part. These two sections of the city are separated by a river. The “Floating River” uses the elements of water and flow to connect these two separate elements of the city. It is a central point for pedestrians to congregate or pass thru. Water flowing in a river has separate levels and bubbles from the turbulence of these levels interacting. Bottom level is a quick pass thru, Level two is an open area, top level are the bubbles which act as a semi-private area.
Sevil
lle, Spain
Axonometric Rendering
Night Rendering
PEDESTRIAN
PEDESTRIAN
Walkway Terminates on Roof
Level Three Ideogram Sketch Level Two Platform Ramp From Bulkhead Bubble Program Space. Typ.
Level Two
Walkway to Top Inscription of River Water Flow Lines
Level One
01
Site Section
Anti-Space
01
Entry / Exit
02
Program Bubbles
02
03
04
Anti-Space
03
Anti-Space Bubble
04
Entry / Exit
LIVE
LIVE
WORK
WORK WORK
WORK LIVE
LIVE
LEISURE LEISURE
LEISURE LEISURE
Zone of Activities leads to reliance on the private car.
Car Drop -Off
REQUIRED REQUIRED DRIVING DRIVING
Open Linear System
Mass Transit Systems Connect at Central Nodes
The Roof
Light Rail Station Graduate Studio Thesis Dallas, Texas
The need for a reliable public transportation system is something that we as Americans and Texans should be striving towards. As we become a more sustainable / green society, using affordable and reliable public transportation is a must. It will cut down on the carbon dioxide emissions and prove to be less dangerous than driving a car regularly. For the use of a public transportation system to be adequate and convenient, we must add light rail stations. These stations are like their larger cousins, but they serve a much smaller number of people. I propose to build a light rail station in the already developed public transportation infrastructure in and around Dallas, TX. The idea is to density the light rail route with more stations to make it more pedestrian friendly. In addition, adding commerce, concert and food program to the station, I believe this will further entice people to ride the rail or bus instead of driving their personal automobile.
Retail Buildings
Pedestrian Path
Public Transit
Site Plan Area Occupancy
1
S1
Cafe
1
3
2
10 2
6
Store
2
9
3
2
Post Office
4
4
Basement Level Plan
2 2
5
Restaurant
8 7
5
12
11
Metro Office
12
6 Restaurant
Ground Level Plan 7
First Level Plan
Deli
TRANSIT HUB PROGRAM BREAK-OUT
8
LIGHT RAIL SERVICES
SHARED SERVICES
D.A.R.T. Office
WAITING + QUEUING AREAS
- TICKETING + OFFICE FACILITIES 350 SF
INFORMATION CENTER
FARE COLLECTION
300 SF
LIGHT RAIL OFFICES
OFFICES (2)
150 SF
TOTAL
STORAGE
100 SF
TICKET QUEUING AREAS
9
EQUIPMENT
Service Zone
WALKABLE ROOF
*APPROXIMATE SQUAREFOOTAGE FROM “AMTRAK STATION PROGRAM AND PLANNING GUIDELINES”. 2013 ©.
TICKETING TOTAL
15000 SF 150 SF 200 SF
15350 SF
100 SF
1150 SF
- EMPLOYEE FACILITIES
10
EMPLOYEE LOCKERS + TOILET EMPLOYEE LOUNGE
EMPLOYEE TOTAL
500 SF
1150 SF
FAST FOOD | SNACK BAR VENDING MACHINES
11
NEWSSTAND
CONCESSIONS TOTAL
WAITING + QUEUING AREAS
4000 SF
INFORMATION CENTER
150 SF
BUS OFFICES
- CONCESSIONS
Ticket Booth
BUS SERVICES
1400 SF
1000 SF
200 SF
TOTAL
4150 SF
200 SF 500 SF
1700 SF
- PUBLIC TOILETS
Stage + Seating
PUBLIC TOILETS (2)
TOTAL NET SF
500 SF TOTAL
12 Bar
PARKING AREA
HUB TOTAL
25250 SF
25250 SF
Site Extruded
Block Bend Up
Corners Up
Downtown Dallas
Medical Center Deep Ellum
Site Roof Flooring. Wood on Steel Cross Laminated Wood Connected with Tie Downs and Straps
Roof Curtain Wall Glazing
Floor-plate
Curtain Wall Glazing
Curtain Wall Structure Structure Column Slab
Framing Plan
Pedestrian Diagram
Wall Section
S1Site Section
Interior Space
Interior Space
Night Render
Physical Context Model
Bus Station
3D Printed Model
Main Building
Fissure
Glacier Observatory Graduate School Studio Bøyabreen Glacier, Fjærland, Norway
The overall aesthetic looks to the project are evocative of a fissure of program coming from the ground with a walkable roof. The main building is positioned in such a spot that it engages the Glacier Bay as well and the landscape it inhabits. The materials are concrete, glass and corten steel. The materials are heavier in aesthetics, symbolic of the context from which it erupts.
S1 Site Plan
S1
Program Square footage
Program Square footage
Walkway Signs
Bend Blocks to Views
Observation Building
COL Concrete Panel Roofing with Solar Paneling
Roof Low Point 12’ - 6” Open Web Truss Steel Beam Framing
Steel Low Point 10’ - 6” Curtian Wall Top Extrusion Curtian Wall Structure
Roof Overhang 8’ - 0” Concrete Panel Roof Overhang
Curtian Wall Midway Extrusion
Column Line Curtian Wall Glazing Curtian Wall Bottom Extrusion Building Slab
Finished Floor Elevation 0’ - 0”
Bottom of Slab (-) 1’ - 6”
Typical Wall Section 1/2” = 1’-0”
Section S1- Pathway + Buildings
Program Square footage
Bend Blocks to Views
Roof Becomes Landscape Form Diagrams
Bend Blocks to Views
Roof Becomes Landscape
Roof Becomes Landscape
To Energy Equipment Room
Energy Gathering + Storage
14
1
8 6
2 5 3
5 4
Main Building
9
7
10
12
Admin, Education and Observation Building 11
13
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Education Gallery Energy Room + Storage Equipment Storage Conference Room Office Lobby Conference Rooms
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Womens Toilet Mens Toilet Common Area Observation Hall Lobby Unisex Toilet Lake Boardwalk
Street Edge
Culture Factory
Amazon Go / WeWork Graduate School Studio Houston, TX
The building itself creates a signage thats readable for pedestrians on the street or on the heavily used bike path to the north and motorists alike. After entering the complex, small blocks of spaces meant to house different programmatic elements are separated by these internal avenues. These spaces are all connected by an indoor/outdoor light well courtyard that goes all the way to the top of the building.
Figure Ground
Green Space
Occupancy Type
Public Building
Exterior screen slates coded with anodized bronze aluminum
Screen slats between spaces coded with wood
Amazon Go signage
Open Air Courtyard
Screen Facade
Open Air Porch Street Entrance
Courtyard Entrance
Facade + Entry Diagrams
S1
Site Plan
S1
Dry Storage Loading + Walk-In Storage
Cafe
Quick Buy Conference Storage
Building Lobby WeWork Lobby
Walk-In Purchase
Reach-In Fridge
Open Office
Team Zone
Essentials Storage
First Level Plan
Third Level Plan
High Table Bar
Conference
Cafe Seating + High Table Bar Storage Private Office (typ.)
Cafe Seating + High Table Bar
Open Office
Cafe II + Seating
Team Zone
Second Level Plan
Fourth Level Plan
Wall Section
Section - S1
WeWork Office
WeWork Lobby
Amazon Go Supermarket
Building Cafe
Roof Glazing Open air private courtyard Wood Slats facade coding. Private Face (Pink) Bronze Aluminum Anodized Slats facade coding. Public Face.
Street Entrance Entry + Outdoor Conditions
Roof Glazing Anchor Point
Roof Glazing Standoff
Roof Glazing Structure HSS Tube
Curtain Wall Structure Curtain Wall Structure Anchor to Column Curtain Wall Lateral Bracing Curtain Wall Anchor Facade Screen Slats - Connect to Anchors
Curtian Wall Assembly
Night Rendering
Stripped
Natatorium + Refugee Center Graduate School Project Houston, TX
The water feature is the main organizing element, all the buildings and program elements are designed to come in contact with the water one way or another. The stream that feeds into the bayou is a visual representation of the water erosion process. The buildings are erected from the property line and the shared courtyard has been “cut” through the middle by the water feature. The water feature also acts as a micro-climate conditioning, spraying a cool mist along the courtyard area.
Rope Facade
Glazing
Floor Plates + Walkable Roof Interior Walls
Structure
Water Path Sunken Garden Modified Topo
Interior Rending
Vicinity Plan
Site Plan
S4
S3
S2
Level One Plan 7
8 9
10
S1
11
E2 6
1
3 2
4
5
1. Lobby Entrance 2. Mech / Sto. 3. Gallery 4. Wading Pool 5. Auditorium Lobby 6. Auditorium 7. Lap Pool 8. Water Exhibition 9. Pool Deck 10. Recreational Pool 11. Shared Courtyard
E1
Level Two Plan 7
6
1 2
5
3 4
4
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Offices / Refugee Sleeping Area Conference Rm Break Rm Storage Refugee Zone / Auditorium Support Gallery Gallery
E1 Elevation
S1 Section
E2 Elevation
S2 Section
S3 Section
S4 Section
Facade Model
Material Wall 01
Section Model
Material Wall 02 Wall Section
Facade Model
Life Center Housing
Halfway House Professional Practice Houston, TX
Life Center Housing is a non-profit organization centered on helping the less-fortunate. The house needed to be flexible; half of the house can be locked up and there is room for overflow. The main office area for the organization is in this house. The kitchen should be large enough for the household, and double to cook for events held in the courtyard area to the north. Following is my contribution to this project while working at Context3 where I was instructed how to draw the following plans, elevations, structural, electrical, civil and assemblies needed for construction documents. Jared Jackson + Context3 are the Architect of Record, Larry Lanz is the Engineer of Record and Maged Rifaat is the Plumbing + Electrical Engineer.
Site Plan
Level Two Plan
E1
E3
E4
Level One Plan
E2
E1 North Elevation
E2 South Elevation
Plan Detail at Window Jamb Scale: 6”=1’-0”
E3 West Elevation Section Detail at Window Head Scale: 6”=1’-0”
E4 East Elevation
Section Detail at Exterior Wall + Floor Assembly Scale: 3”=1’-0”
Level One Framing Plan
Foundation Plan
Exterior Pier Detail Scale: 3”=1’-0”
Level Two Framing Plan
Interior Pier Detail Scale: 3”=1’-0”
Handkerchief lip. Green and yellow glass.
Glassblowing Sculpture The following is selected works from glassblowing studios in school and professionally. The difficulty of the sculptures range from intermediate to advanced applications in technique, color theory and shaping. Understanding how to transform a sketch of an idea into a simple, attractive piece of art.
Flat lip. Blue and red glass.
Flat lip. Green, red and yellow glass.
Blown shoulder. Red and yellow glass.
Open lip. Red, white and yellow glass.
Tapered neck. Blue and white glass.
Semi-open lip. Blue, green, yellow and white cane glass.
Ornament and Stand, Part of Series. Blue and white glass.
Ornament and Stand, Part of Series. Yellow and red glass.
Index A) Project Board Design B) List of References Professional and Personal References C) Letters of Recommendation
CULTURE FACTORY AMAZON GO + WE WORK ARCH: 6604 - MARTINEZ D. WESLEY CARLSON
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Culture Factory Studio is located in the hieghts neighborhood of Houston, TX. Directly adjacent to the new Hieghts Mercantile District. The overall context of the area is single-family residence. Strip malls are installed for shopping, food and other amenities. A 5-story multi-family housing complex is located directly across Yale Street. This multi-family complex seems to be the only piece in the context thats out of place. This project is meant to house Amazon Go and WeWork. Amazon Go being a grocery store that does not require any interaction with people for checkout. WeWork is a company that rents office space. Both of these programs will need to be planned around a changing capcity of occupants using the space. I dealt with the context shift of the project by making my program space, ‘Unit Blocks’ the same size of the average footprint of the single family residence. The building itself spans up 4-stories and facade stretches up even further. This is to connect the two different hieghts of the multi-family unit across the street with the hieghts of the single family residence.
Render 01 - Street Perspective Rendering showing the proposed building as juxtoposed to the street condition.
Render 02 - Aerial Perspective
Render 02 - Aerial Perspective
Rendering showing the proposed building in the texture of the context
Rendering showing the proposed building in the texture of the context
Green Cooridors
Pedestrian Traffic
SITE PLAN
0 3’ 6’
12’
LEVEL 1
24’
SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”
SCALE: 1” = 30’-0”
0 4’ 8’
16’
32’
HIGH TABLE BAR
CAFE
CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE STORAGE
PRIVATE OFFICE (TYP.)
CAFE SEATING / HIGH TABLE BAR
WE WORK LOBBY
Public Buildings
Occupancy Type
LEVEL 2
SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”
0 4’ 8’
16’
32’
OPEN OFFICE
OPEN OFFICE
TEAM ZONE
TEAM ZONE
LEVEL 3
SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”
0 4’ 8’
16’
32’
CAFE II / SEATING
LEVEL 4
SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”
0 4’ 8’
16’
32’
WALL SECTION 2 SCALE: 1/2” = 1’-0”
FOUNDATION PLAN
0 4’ 8’
16’
32’
SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”
Render 03 - Section Perspective Rendering showing materials used in the building as well as a typical structural layout.
Interior Render 03 - Office Space Rendering of the interior office space
Interior Render 01 -WeWork Lobby Rendering showing the proposed lobby space for WeWork
Interior Render 02 -Cafe Space Rendering showing a Cafe in proposed Building
Interior Render 03 - Office Space
Interior Render 04 - Grocery Store
Rendering of the interior office space
Rendering of the interior AmazonGo Grocery Store
Yale Street Elevation The proposed building in the street elevation as it would sit.
CURTAIN WALL SECTION SCALE: 1 1/2” = 1’-0”
0 1” 3”
6”
1’
1’-6”
DESTINATION TRANSIT
Masters of Architecture Thesis Professor Rafael Longoria - University of Houston Fall 2018
A GATHERING PLACE IN DEEP ELLUM Project:
TRANSIT HUB PROGRAM BREAK-OUT
Thesis Statement:
Transit Stations
Location:
Dallas, TX
Program:
A series of light rail stations adding to the already established light rail system in Dallas, TX.
Problem:
Why in a city with an already established light rail system do people still choose to not use the public transportation?
Solution:
To add more rail stations along the line to make it easier for pedestrians to reach. Establishing a low-impact program element of making stalls available for people to rent to sell their goods. In addition; an element of performance that is unique to the neighborhood. These stations shall be formally similar, but still have their own uniqueness that will bring people to the stations from the outside.
SHARED SERVICES
The need for a reliable public transportation system is something that we as Americans and Texans should be striving towards. As we become a more sustainable / green society, using affordable and reliable public transportation is a must. It will cut down on the carbon dioxide emissions and prove to be less dangerous than driving a car regularly. For the use of a public transportation system to be adequate and convenient, we must add light rail stations. These stations are like their larger cousins, but they serve a much smaller number of people. I propose to build a number of smaller, light rail stations in the already developed public transportation infrastructure in and around Dallas, TX. These light rail stations will serve commuters of all walks of life. On-duty metro workers shall be a presence for lone-travelers to feel more at ease. They will serve the route as a node with a safety component, performance and commerce feature. Shops from chain and local vendors shall be entwined into the program of a transit stop. Each of these Light Rail Stations shall be approximately 1500 SF. The size may vary according to the amount of lines / traffic, the identity of the stations performance feature and how many different vendors express interest in renting space in each stop.
350 SF 300 SF
OFFICES (2)
150 SF
STORAGE EQUIPMENT TICKETING TOTAL
100 SF 100 SF 1150 SF
- EMPLOYEE FACILITIES EMPLOYEE LOCKERS + TOILET EMPLOYEE LOUNGE EMPLOYEE TOTAL
1400 SF 500 SF 1150 SF
- CONCESSIONS FAST FOOD | SNACK BAR VENDING MACHINES NEWSSTAND CONCESSIONS TOTAL
1000 SF 200 SF 500 SF 1700 SF
- PUBLIC TOILETS PUBLIC TOILETS (2) TOTAL NET SF
Foundation Plan
Pedestrian Diagram
Transit Scale
Activity Node
Grouped Node
Nodes Along Transit
3
WALKABLE ROOF
LIGHT RAIL SERVICES
- TICKETING + OFFICE FACILITIES TICKET QUEUING AREAS FARE COLLECTION
WAITING + QUEUING AREAS INFORMATION CENTER LIGHT RAIL OFFICES TOTAL
15000 SF 150 SF 200 SF 15350 SF
BUS SERVICES WAITING + QUEUING AREAS INFORMATION CENTER BUS OFFICES TOTAL
4000 SF 150 SF 200 SF 4150 SF
HUB TOTAL TOTAL
25250 SF
Zone of Activities leads to reliance on the private car.
PARKING AREA
500 SF 25250 SF
*APPROXIMATE SQUAREFOOTAGE FROM “AMTRAK STATION PROGRAM AND PLANNING GUIDELINES”. 2013 ©.
DART Station People walk to station from surrounding area
BLOCK BEND UP
SITE EXTRUDED
CORN NERS UP + DOWN
RETAIL BUILDINGS
DOWNTOWN DALLAS
MEDICAL CENTER
West Elevation People arrive from nearby bus stations
DEEP ELLUM
AREA OCCUPANCY
PUBLIC TRANSIT
East Elevation People shop while on their way to the train
PEDESTRIAN PATH
Interior Perspective People shop while on their way to the train
Interior Perspective People shop while on their way to the train
Birds Eye Perspective How the train station relates to the city and surrounding context
PEDESTRIAN PATH
Axonometric Perspective A train arrives as the station sits in the city
Site Section Station as it relates to the ground plane
Nightime Perspective Station still has life at night
SITE ROOF FLOORING. 1X4 WOOD ON STEEL “T”.
CROSS LAMINATED WOOD. CONNECTED WITH TIEDOWN AND STRAPS
ROOF CURTIAN WALL GLAZING
FLOORPLATE
CURTIAN WALL STRUCTURE
CURTIAN WALL GLAZING
SLAB
Site Plan
Scale: 1’-0” = 50’
0
20’
40’
80’
160’
Basement Parking Plan Scale: 1’-0” = 40’
0
20’
40’
80’
160’
Ground Level Plan Scale: 1’-0” = 20’
0
10’
20’
40’
80’
Second Level Plan Scale: 1’-0” = 40’
0
20’
40’
80’
160’
STRIPPED Water is important for human survival and almost as important to the city of Houston. Houston is known as the “Bayou City” is filled with more than 200 miles of bayou. Water and the behaviors of water and how it affects objects it comes in contact with is an important piece of this project. The water feature is the main organizing element, all buildings and program elements are designed to come in contact with the water in one way or another. The stream that feeds into the bayou is a visual representation of water erosion process. The buildings are erected from the property line and the shared courtyard has been “cut” through the middle by the water feature. The water feature also acts as microclimate conditioning, spraying a cooling mist along the courtyard area. One enters the site through the shared courtyard and is confronted by the water elements and pools. The offices have a private entrance to their building to keep business and pleasure separate. The main gallery space entrance is in the shared courtyard and a precession occurs within the walls of the winding path. Offices located on the second floor are adjacent to the refugee area and refugee storage areas. This is so the offices can be used as sleeping quarters in the case of a disaster event and overflow may be moved to the other open program spaces. The Auditorium overlooks the bayou with large windows so the patron is able to have a sense of outside space. The wading/relaxation pool is located towards the main entrance of the complex. Tables and chairs are strewn about both inside and outside of the main walls for a very laid back feeling. Finally, the lap pool is located in a secluded corner. One can swim laps in peace then rest to look at the bayou and nature in a truly relaxing endeavor.
ROPE R OPE FFACADE ACADE
GLAZING GLAZING
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LEVEL ONE
PARKING LEVEL 1. GARAGE LOBBY 2. PARKING AREA 3. ENTRANCE 4. EXIT
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1. LOBBY ENTRANCE 2. MECH. / STO. 3. GALLERY 4. WADING POOL 5. AUDITORIUM LOBBY 6. AUDITORIUM 7. LAP POOL 8. WATER EXHIBITION 9. POOL DECK 10. RECREATION POOL 11. SHARED COURTYARD
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1. OFFICES / REFUGEE SLEEPING 2. CONFERENCE RM. 3. BREAK RM. 4. STORAGE 5. REFUGEE ZONE / AUDITORIUM SUPPORT 6. GALLERY 7. GALLERY
FISHDIN HOUSE PUBLIC VS PRIVATE
FLOATED MATERIALS
CIRCULATION
ENTRANCE
PUBLIC PRIVATE FLOATING MASS
HOUSTON: ALLENS LANDING
ALLENS LANDING IS THE SITE FOR THE FOUNDING OF HOUSTON JANUARY 26, 1837. ALLENS LANDING PARK IS LOCATED AT THE CONFLUENCE OF WHITE OAK AND BUFFALO BAYOU AND SERVES AS A NATURAL TURNING BASIN. THE LANDING WAS OFFICIALLY NAMED A PORT IN 1841THE ORIGINAL PORT OF HOUSTON. ONCE THE FOCAL POINT OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON, A PARK WAS DEDICATED AT THE SITE IN 1967. AFTER YEARS OF NEGLECT AND DETERIORATION, ALLENS LANDING, AS A PART OF HOUSTON’S WATERFRONT DISTRICT, HAS UNDERGONE MAJOR REVITALIZATION AND REJUVINATION, MUCH LIKE THE REST OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HOUSTON. THE FIRST PHASE OF THE ALLEN’S LANDNG REVITALIZATION PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN 2001. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PARK, LOCATED AT 1001 COMMERCE STREET, NOW INCLUDE; A CONCRETE-PAVED WHARF, DESIGNED TO REPLICATE THE ORIGINAL PORT; A TRAIL / WALKWAY; A PROMENADE; AND A TERRACE OVERLOOKING BUFFALO BAYOU. THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - DOWNTOWN STRADDLES ALLEN’S LANDING. THE UNIVERSITYS’ ONE MAIN BUILDING, WHICH IS HOUSED IN THE FORMER MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS BUILDING, IS JUST ACROSS THE BAYOU AT ONE MAIN STREET. AND UHD’S COMMERCE STREET BUILDING, WICH WAS COMPLETED IN MAY 2005, SITS ADJACENT TO THE PARK AT MAIN STREET AND COMMERCE.
RUDIN HOUSE PUBLIC VS PRIVATE
MATERIALS
CIRCULATION
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VERTICAL GARDEN STRUCTURAL POST PARK CIRCULATION SECONDARY CIRCULATION
PARTI DIAGRAM
DISASTER 500 YR
100 YR
WATER LEVEL
SITE PROGRAM HARRIS CO. JAIL FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES PARK
ENTRY POINTS
MUSEUM / PUBLIC
JUNCTION POINTS
JUNCTION POINTS
JUNCTION POINTS ENTRY POINTS
BUSY PARK USAGE
VACANT PARK USAGE
LEVEL 01
LEVEL 02
LARGE EVENT USAGE
LEVEL 03
SECTION
LOWER LEVEL SCALE: 1/128” = 1’-0”
SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”
EAST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/64 = 1’-0”
NORTH ELEVATION SCALE: 1/64 = 1’-0”
MID LEVEL
SCALE: 1/128” = 1’-0”
WEST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/64 = 1’-0”
UPPER LEVEL SCALE: 1/128” = 1’-0”
SOUTH ELEVATION SCALE: 1/64 = 1’-0”
ENTRY POINTS
Bøyabreen Glacier, Fjærland
The glac lac laciers acciers Bøyabreen and d Supph upphelle upp e leb bre n ccome down to the valle bree alleyy floor floor in Fjaerl ae and. nd. These arre branc ra hes of Joste ra edals alsbree als b n - the th largest gla g cier onn the European Euro pean ean contine ea ti nt (474 tin 4 km²) km²).. Th The e iice falls falls off the the glaci g aci aciers ers is glidi glidi lid ng down down the he moun mountain tain side withh a spe s ed of 2 metrres per dayy - among the e fastest stt in Norway. ay Supp upp phe hellebre ebreen, ebr e at ann elevat ele ev ion eva on off 60 m m, iss the lowe west we st lying y glacier cie in Soutthern e Norway. Par P ts of Fjaerland d lie withinn Jostedalsbree en Na ation t al Park. The eN National nall PPar ark co c vers 1230 0 km² and is cha charac racterized rac ed by great great variationn w within sho short o distances,, from m fjords and lowland, to o mountainss and n glac gla iers. Jo Jost o edalsbre ost brr enn has been e inn uusse e as a tran tr sport sporrt route route for several a hund undred red year ears. s. One One of of the most po opularr routes at the e southern part r of Jo osted dals alsb lsb sbreen is be b etween Lund de and Fjaerl aerland. aerl erland and. n T Bøya The Bøyaøyri y (ye yri (yes, that' hat'ss five fiv fi e consec c cutivve vowel we ) es wels estuar tua y a tuar at the head do of the e fjord jo d is a prot p ected na ature re res e erve,, due to its partt in i bird miigrat g ion during n the spri p ng and pri and autum u n. 100 0 species have been be obs o erve erved d and and a approximat ately ely 50 0 of of them th nest in the area. a
The area hhas as be b en setttle t d since the he Viking Age, but there are finds da d tin t g back to t the late Stone ne Ag A Age. The h size ze e of of the populatio on has varied ied over ove err the th yye th ears. Larg ge scale emigrat m tion to America took pl place at the turn of the century. tury Mundal includes primary schoo o l and church, as well e as ell a shops p , hotels and otther servvices. The T chuurrch rcch ch is from 186 61, rebuilt uilt in 1931.. It is open to o th t e public. ic In M Mundal you also find TThe Norwegian Bookk Tow Boo Town with sev everal picture ev esque e second-hannd book shops. The Boo Book Town op pene ned in 1996 99 , being b g the t eighth th bo th b oktown in th t e world or and the first st in Scandinav st n ia. T la The landscape in Fjaerland has been sh sha haped by gl g aci ac ers through successive s ice e age a s duri uring ng the la ast st 2,5 to 3 milllion years. Tow we eri er r ng g mountains and d U-shaped vall alle eys surround large delta areas ea which results from th ac the accumulation of sediment supplied by the e glacie er rive vers. ve rs. (So ome e Norweg we ian: bre = glacier, breen = the glacier) weg
Bea autiful Fjaerland is the place where autifu e the Sognefjord meets Jostedalsbreen e Glacier with its white and blue e arms hanging down steep mountains. Some om tourists have named m it the most beautiful glacier village in the w mos world and we could not agree more. re The village with almost 300 inhabitants h is officially an international Bookk Town, with 10 second-hand d b okshops in a variety of abandoned boo e buildings – from ferry waiting rooms, o stables and local banks to p post office and grocery shop. I Fjaerland we have a variety of possibilities In p for accommodation, food o and things to do. Like old fashioned i wooden hotels, a glacier museum,, restaurants just beneath en the glacier and d next to the fjord, beautifully placed pla cabins for rental and activities ti second to none such as glacier walks, hiking and kayaking. Browse through o this website to o find out more! And d guess what, if you are really ly interested in this glacier village yo you should check out what life in Fjaerland r is like.
SITE PLAN
SCALE: 1’-0” = 70’
PROGRAM SQUAREFOOTAGE
BEND BLOCKS TO VIEWS
ROOF BECOMES LANDSCAPE
TO ENERGY EQUIP. ROOM
GREEN ENERGY INTEGRATION
RENDER 02
SOLAR AND WATER POWER
OBSERVATION BUILDING
TYPICAL WALL SECTION
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EDUCATION GALLERY ENERGY ROOM + STORAGE EQUIPMENT STORAGE REFUGE ZONE OFFICE LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOMS WOMENS TOILET MENS TOILET COMMON AREA OBSERVATION HALL LOBBY UNISEX TOILET LAKE BOARDWALK
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ADMINISTRATION, EDUCATION + OBSERVATION BUILDING SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”
RENDER 03
VIEW FROM SITE PATHWAY
RENDER 01
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NIGHTIME VIEW FROM GLACIER LAKE
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Professional Practice + Studies in Architecture
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