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PORTFOLIO KITTERMAN, III
KITTERMAN, III KITTERMAN, III
KITTERMAN, III KITTERMAN, DAVID
PORTFOLIO KITTERMAN,
PORTFOLIODAVIDPORTFOLIO
CALIFORNIA
Symphony Of Walls: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Systems
Presented today is a brief showcase of my work from five years at Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture, Arts, and Design (formerly the College of Architecture and Urban Studies).
While I’d love to say these projects could be built tomorrow or that they define me as a designer yesterday, the reality is that my perspective on the built environment is constantly evolving— shaped by experiences, mentors, and newfound skills. This serves as a reminder, both to myself and to those who engage with my work, that adaptability is critical to how we engage with architecture and I have learned listening is a gateway to its success.
I welcome your engagement of my work. I would love to talk about how certain things can contribute to your real world scenarios.
David Kitterman III
Readers Room + Garden
VIRGINIA TECH - BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Resilient W
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Transient Hokie Hub:
VIRGINIA TECH - BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Honorable Mention
Material Study: Timber
LUVERNE, IOWA
System of ACTIVATORS
This thesis establishes montage as a network for interpreting moments in architecture through superimposition . Complex systems of order are juxtaposed with movement to understand how human exploration can aid through design.
The project explores a knowledge network through three types of data repositories : an archive, a library, and a workshop. These vary in complexity and composition furthering their character in a larger scheme of superimposition that mirrors the cognitive process of learning and discovery
| Archive | Workshop
1 + 2 reveals 3 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA *2 Semesters
Constructed Site
Symphony of WALLS
CHICAGO,
ILLINOIS 1 Semester
Team of 2
All work was developed as a team including graphics, ideas and drawings. Work exclusive to my partner has been excluded.
Partner: Macey Shao
| Housing | Retail
Studio
Exploring walls as creators of space
Concord Music Hall
Walls shift perpendicularly to off axis N. Milwaukee Corridor
A mural of Robin Williams remains untouched and now serves as a backdrop to the plaza for public gatherings, outdoor concerts and breaks outdoors.
Precedent study analysis of Bendigo Hospital located in Australia
Render of Main Entrance (above) and Plaza (below)
Wall are used to: -define areas of use -provide places to sit -guide pedestrians -reveal their scale
The missing middle housing creates ambiguity through blurring front and back entrances for continuity of residents exiting to the street or semi-public plaza
ROOM+GARDEN
BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
By design, spiders sense atmospheric pressure changes, repel water droplets and modify their behavior
Room | Outdoors
1. Path isolates
2. Frame elevates
3. Walls adapt
4. Ceiling force
5. Occupants attend
Timber spans the landscape at eight main points ; comparable to the relentless eight legged questers.
The Room + Garden takes from experiential qualities of the site . The origin story of a table and chair begins east with a storm drain where one hovers over an edge .
A geared track system blurs the inside + the outside through a blooming motion
Study model of flaps
Study model of idea
Section model considering scale, material, movement and connections
Section model considering position and height
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
1 Semester
Weaving | Exhibition | Rooftop
Exhibition
Separated half-floors
Rooftop
4. Double-height opens to artist work
Transient Hokie HUB
Honorable Mention
BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA 1 Week
Bike Repair Shop| Water Closet | Café Green Roof — Plaza — Bike Storage
Introduces a town like condition to blend the slope and elevate the lawns social impact. Boosts interactions and provides for travel awareness.
Set a new standard for campus design.
Aperatures
Competition Board
Light wells
1. VELOPA® tier bike racks
2. Meadow roof
3. Cross Laminated Timber
Material Study TIMBER
Renwick, Iowa 1 week
Farm buildings are understood as purposeful structures, they are removed when their need expires. A 1-week material study of timber pondered the questions of tilt wall construction, mortise and tendon joinery and shelter for three friends of limited heavy equipment in Iowa.
DAVID
Linkedin.com/in/ Davidkittermaniii
KITTERMAN III
704 - 618 - 76 78
davidkittermaniii@gmail.com
SUMMARY
SKILLS
Rhino
Autocad
Adobe
Lumion
English, Spanish, Italian
Hand modeling + Drafting
Photography
STRENGTHS LANGUAGES
Creative
Ideated
Analytical
Conceptual
Modeling/Crafting
VOLUNTEERING
Relay For Life (2022-2025)
Big Event (2022-2023)
Big Plant (2023)
Habitat for Humanity ROA (2023)
B+ Foundation (2023-2025)
PASSIONS
Traveling
Exploring self doubted architecture to broaden my perspective and outlook of the built environment
Photography
Capturing and documenting what most interest me time to time.
MEDIA
d_kitterman_architecture
dkitter7.myportfolio.com
REFERENCES
2nd Year / Thesis Lab Professor
Hilary Bryon / hbryon@vt.edu
3rd Year Lab Professor
Patrick Doan / pdoan@vt.edu
Enthusiastic architecture student seeking an entry level position at an architecture firm motivated to creating an impact in their urban community. Eager to further my knowledge and education in an office specializing in urban development.
EXPERIENCE
Academic Externship
Booth Hansen
¬ Participated in design of a project
¬ Collaborated in drafting architectural plans using CAD with principal
¬ Worked on hand modeling a draft for client presentation
¬ Participated in site visits, engaged in discussions of operations
¬ Participated in client meetings and weekly round tables
Seasonal Laborer
Unnamed
¬ Involved in rural restoration in an isolated location
¬ Assisted in the salvage of barn hardware and battens for reuse
¬ Collaborated in methods to strip old paint from original cedar siding
¬ Participated in refinishing siding through painting & scaffold removal
¬ Engaged in operations to remove fallen and leaning trees of the site
¬ Worked to remove rotten post passed their intended use
Seasonal Intern
Siemens USA
¬ Involved in early exposure to Advanced Manufacturing
¬ Participated in meetings to present design concepts and sketches
¬ Collaborated through presentation models and proposal ideas
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s of Architecture
Virginia Tech / 3.7
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
Alpha Rho Chi (Professional Fraternity)
¬ New Member Coordinator- Initiated strategies for outreach, recruitment and inductions. Engaged in philanthropy, networking and aid to members within the college.
¬ Professional and Social Committee- Promoted reviews of portfolio, resumes and job readiness skills. Helped foster lasting experiences and connections outside of the lab.
Student Lecture Committee
¬ Collaborated to schedule and host speakers for lecture showcases.
Architecture Ambassadors
¬ Student Ambassador- Represented the College of Architecture, Arts and Design to prospective students and their families during tabling events and college specific tours.
The National Organization of Minority Architects
¬ Fundraiser Lead- organized events and graphics to generate funds for the reinstated organization.
