Donald E. Bryant Jr. (D.J.) - Architectural Design Portfolio (2014-2018)

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO

2014-2018

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RESUME Donald E. Bryant Jr. (D.J.) 3414 California Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Email: Dbryant20@gmail.com Phone: (404) | 376 | 5232

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

SKILLS & SPECIALTIES

TLW Center for Natural Urban Agriculture | Atlanta, Georgia Urban Agriculture Certificate Program (Summer 2014)

Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED)

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Photoshop

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Illustrator

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InDesign

SEED Certification (Winter 2013)

Southern Polytechnic State University | Marietta, Georgia Bachelor of Architecture 2011 Honors Student (GPA: 3.85)

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AE7 Pittsburgh LLC. | Architectural Designer | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (August 2014 - Present) • International Hospitality Design (UAE) • Domestic Architectural Design (USA) • Social Impact Design • Field Measurements • Exterior Architectural Design • Interior Architectural Design • BIM Model Management • Construction Documentation • Project Management • Construction Administration • Proposal Writing • RFP Responses • Awards Submission • Marketing Graphics • Architectural Article Writing • Office Social Coordinator

Perkins + Will | Intern Architect / Arch. 1 Designer | Atlanta, Georgia (October 2011—August 2014) • International Healthcare Design (Saudi Arabia) Domestic Healthcare Design (USA) • Social Impact Design • Exterior Architectural Design • Interior Architectural Design • Construction Documentation • BIM Model Management • Design Presentations • Exterior + Interior Rendering • Concept Diagramming • Model Building • 3D Printing

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Auto Cad

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Microsoft Office

Photography

Laser Cutter

Model Building

TrustWorks Inc. | Intern Architect | Conyers, Georgia (2005-2006) • Domestic Bank Design • Floor Plan Test-Fits • Construction Documentation • Concept Diagramming / Design Communication

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VOLUNTEER AIA Pittsburgh: Awards Gala, Volunteer: (2014-2016) TLW Center for Natural Urban Agriculture, Volunteer: (Summer 2014) Perkins + Will – Social Responsibility Initiative, Designer: (2013) Atlanta We Care Community Service Program, Volunteer: (2012-2014) SPSU Ambassador Program, Tour Guide: (2009-2011)

Café 458, Server: (2009-2010) SPSU Open House, Tour Guide: (2007-2010) SPSU Honors Program, Leadership Workshops: (20072009) Must Ministries, Cook/Server: (2007)

AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS NEXT Pittsburgh: Interview: “A brilliant plan for bikes? Brilliant Branch Rail-To-Trail Envisioning Study” (2017) P+W Design Leadership Forum Competition: Second Place “Resilient Housing” (2013) Alpha Chi: Convention Presenter (2011) Flip Your Field: Co-wrote: “Loose Monsters” (Spring 2010) Manifestation of Memory: Finalist _ American Slavery Memorial Competition (Spring 2010) 3rd Year Studio Final Competition: Second Place (Spring 2009) 1st Year Studio Final Competition: Top 5 Finalist (Spring 2007)

Contents Cool Springs Retail Building PG. 07 Cool Springs Sports Complex PG. 19 Numo: Technology Incubator PG. 27 Keystone Shooting Center PG. 43 Green Dragon Coffee Shop PG. 61 Wilkinsburg Visioning Study PG. 69 STREAM House PG. 79

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Project Leadership:

Jeff Wetzel Jim O’Toole D.J. Bryant

(Principal-in-Charge) (Project Manager) (Architectural Designer)

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Project Responsibilities: Architectural Designer, BIM Model Manager, Project Manager, Structural Coordination, MEP Coordination, Civil Coordination, Material Research, Presentation Graphics, Construction Documentation, & Construction Administration

Cool Springs Retail Building BETHEL PARK, PA CLIENT: Penn Cove Group Capital COMPLETED: August 2017 PROJECT SIZE: 12,748 SF As part of 56 acre master plan development, the design team was tasked with conducting a land development study to determine the best use of a parcel located along Baptist Road. After multiple building typologies were considered a retail facility was the identified as the most feasible option for the site as well as the best return on investment for the owner.

The selected design scheme consists of a 6 unit, shell and core retail building with 12,748 SF. The client, Penn Cove Group Capital, tasked the design team with delivering a “warm dark shell” building with a utility corridor that would allow for perspective tenants to finish the building’s interior as the retail spaces are leased. The design also features a 108 space parking lot, and outdoor patio space for a perspective restaurant tenant.

The completed project features a steel structure with EIFS facade, cultured stone accents, and ample retail storefront glass + garage doors.

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Exploded Axonometric Key 1

RETAIL TENANT SPACE #1

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ROOF ASSEMBLY

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UTILITY CORRIDOR

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ELECTRICAL CLOSET

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CONTINUOUS METAL COPING W/ DRIP EDGE SLOPE = 1/2" PER 1'-0" BUILT-UP RIGID FOAM EIFS CORNICE CONTINUOUS GALV. CLEAT (BOTH SIDES)

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EIFS WALL ASSEMBLY: FINISH COAT ON BASE COAT ON REINFORCING MESH ON BASE COAT ON 2 1/2" INSULATION BOARD ON CHANNELED ADHESIVE ON LIQUID APPLIED AIR / WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER ON 5/8" FIBERGLASS SHEATHING.

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HIGH PARAPET 23' - 5" 1' - 10"

EPDM ROOFING MEMBRANE ADHERED TO 5/8" FIBERGLASS SHEATHING ON 6" METAL STUD PARAPET FRAMING @ 16" O.C. CANT STRIP

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FULLY ADHERED EPDM ROOFING MEMBRANE ON (2) LAYERS OF 2" POLY ISO INSULATION (R24) ON METAL DECKING.

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6" BATT INSULATION. EXTEND BATT INSULATION 1'-6" ABOVE FINISHED ROOF SURFACE (MINIMUM)

LOW PARAPET 20' - 5"

BAR JOIST - REFER TO STRUCTURAL BEAM - REFER TO STRUCTURAL

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STEEL TUBE - REFER TO STRUCTURAL

DROP CEILING - TENANT PROVIDED 6" METAL STUDS @ 16" O.C. METAL HEADER - REFER TO STRUCTURAL

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EIFS WALL ASSEMBLY: FINISH COAT ON BASE COAT ON REINFORCING MESH ON BASE COAT ON 1 1/2" INSULATION BOARD ON CHANNELED ADHESIVE ON LIQUID APPLIED AIR / WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER ON 5/8" FIBERGLASS SHEATHING. BUILT-UP RIGID FOAM EIFS LINTEL

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ALUMINUM AND GLASS STOREFRONT SYSTEM - REFER TO STOREFRONT DETAILS

1/2" SEALANT JOINT & FIBER EXPANSION MATERIAL AT ALL LOCATIONS WHERE SIDEWALKS ABUTS A VERTICAL SURFACE, TYP. 4" CONCRETE SLAB - REFER TO STRUCTURAL

POLYETHYLENE VAPOR BARRIER COMPACTED GRANULAR BASE

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4" REINFORCED CONCRETE SIDEWALK, SLOPE = 1/4" PER FOOT - REFER TO CIVIL

2" THICK UNDERSLAB RIGID FOAM INSULATION: 2'-0" HORIZONTAL / 2'-0" VERTICAL

SPRAY APPLIED WATER PROOFING

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Overall Elevations

SOUTHEAST ELEVATION

NORTHWEST ELEVATION

SOUTHWEST ELEVATION

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CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION: 04 / 05 / 2017

CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION: 05 / 05 / 2017

CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION: 05 / 25 / 2017

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CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION: 08 / 17 / 2017

CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION: 06 / 29 / 2017

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PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: ED ROMBOUT

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Project Leadership:

Jeff Wetzel Jim O’Toole D.J. Bryant Marley Oswalt

(Principal-in-Charge) (Architectural Designer) (Architectural Designer) (Interior Designer)

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Project Responsibilities: Shell & Core Design, BIM Model Manager, Material Research, Presentation Graphics, & Schematic Facade Details

Cool Springs Sports Complex BETHEL PARK, PA CLIENT:

COMPLETED: PROJECT SIZE:

Penn Cove Group Capital On Hold 5,780 SF

In an effort to address internal connectivity issues within the Cool Springs Sports Complex and to offer more amenities to the facility’s patrons, the Penn Cove Group engaged AE7 to design an addition to the front of their existing facility. The design consists of a revamped front entry, with a protected drop off zone for patrons, a new child care facility within, and expanded gym facility with additional capacity for group fitness classes and additional cardio equipment.

In order to blend the existing structure with the new gym addition, the designers decided to utilize the prefabricated steel building typology of the existing structure with an imaginative twist on the structural elements that accentuate the front facade and provide a refined curb appeal for the facility.

The ultimate goal of the project would be to increase growth and revenue for the facility, as well as to create a statement piece for the Cool Springs campus.

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Facade Studies

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FLOOR PLAN: LEVEL 01

FLOOR PLAN: LEVEL 02

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RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

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RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

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Project Leadership:

Jeff Wetzel (Principal-in-Charge) Teresa Bucco (Lead Architectural Designer) Bryan West-Whitman (Project Manager) D.J. Bryant (Architectural Designer) Kendal Curtis (Interior Designer)

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Project Responsibilities: Architectural Designer, BIM Model Manager, MEP Coordination, Material Research, Ceiling Details, Glazing Details, Casework Details, & Presentation Graphics

Numo: Technology Incubator PITTSBURGH, PA CLIENT:

COMPLETED: PROJECT SIZE:

PNC Financial Services July 2017 3,266 SF

An interiors fit-out for a tech incubator in a new LEED certified building located in the Bakery Square Innovation District of East End Pittsburgh. AE7 focused on exceeding the tenant requirements regarding environmentally conscientious design by combining sustainability with technology. This also allowed to achieve the client’s goal of creating a one of a kind office environment to promote the company and attract new talent.

The space is a flexible open office organized into three zones.

The entry zone is a welcoming area with custom wood detailed furniture and surfaces. The flex / work zone houses three high tech conference rooms with magnetic and writable back painted glass surfaces and large smart monitors. The social zone is focused on a large video display with kitchenette islands for after work functions and major presentations. A unifying design feature of the whole interior is a undulating wood baffle ceiling created with parametric design software and fabricated using a digital model.

This project represents a comprehensive new standard in green and flexible office space. The design team utilized the following green design principles: recycled materials, daylighting, biomimicry, ergonomics, resilient design, waste management and digital fabrication.

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RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

Concept Design ABOUT NUMO NUMO is the launch of a fintech incubator looking for collaborative and flexible space to facilitate their research and development.

Fintech is emerging as the technology used to support and enable the banking and financial services sector. NUMO strategically chose the Bakery Square Innovation District for their interior tenant fit-out in a new LEED Gold certified building.

DESIGN CHARRETTE The project team was allotted one week to create a concept that focused on environmentally conscientious design and flexibility of the space. By combining sustainability with technology and weaving it into every aspect of the office the team was able to exceed the client’s expectations and create a one of a kind office environment. The design aimed to promote the start-up company, attract new talent, and foster their research and development processes. The client requirements called for a reception area, flexible open office work zones, and adaptable conference spaces, both open and private.

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RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

FLEXIBLE OPEN SPACE

MEETING SPACES

WORK STATIONS

RAISED ACCESS FLOOR PROVIDES THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE LAYOUT AND UTILITY MANAGEMENT.

ACOUSTICALLY PRIVATE AND VISUALLY PUBLIC SPACES ALLOW FOR PRIVATE MEETINGS AND TEAM COLLABORATION.

SIT / STAND WORK STATIONS PROVIDE FLEXIBLE WORK AREAS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY.

FLEXIBLE WORK SPACE

CIRCULATION EDGE

CIRCULATION SPLINE

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPACES ALLOW FOR IMPROMPTU MEETINGS AND NON-TRADITIONAL WORK ARRANGEMENTS.

A SUSPENDED GYPSUM CEILING DEFINES THE CIRCULATION EDGE BETWEEN SPACES.

AN UNDULATING WOOD CEILING WITH CURVING SPINE UNIFIES THE SPACE AND PROVIDES A VISUAL CONNECTOR BETWEEN ZONES.

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SOCIAL ZONE

PENN AVENUE CENTRAL WORK ZONE

Work Space Index STANDARD WORK SPACE ARRANGEMENT

CEILING MOVEMENT

FLEXIBLE WORK SPACE ARRANGEMENT

VISUAL CONNECTION

COMBINED WORK SPACE ARRANGEMENT

MOVABLE PARTITION

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Exploded Axonometric Diagram

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CORPORATE LOGO AND CONTRASTING SIGNAGE

WOOD BAFFLE CEILING LOCALLY SOURCED AND FABRICATED

ACOUSTICALLY PRIVATE POD WITH TRANSPARENT CONNECTION

RESILIENT DESIGN , TEXTILES, FINISHES AND MATERIALS

STOREFRONT PRIVACY GRAPHICS THAT ALLOW NATURAL LIGHT

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WALL C.L.

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STAINED WHITE OAK SOLID WOOD "NUMO" SIGNAGE MADE OF 3/4" X 2 1/8" VERTICAL SLATS (FACE STAINED BLUE - RAL# - 5000)

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POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL CRUCIFORM SHAPED SUPPORTS

STAINED WHITE OAK SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" X 4" HORIZONTAL SLAT SCREEN WALL

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FABRIC WRAPPED FOAM BACK CUSHION (HAWORTH JB-NETTLE BELLFLOWER)

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FABRIC WRAPPED FOAM SEAT CUSHION (HAWORTH JB-NETTLE BELLFLOWER)

6.34° C4 x 5.4 STEEL CHANNEL BENCH SUPPORT WELDED TO VERTICAL STEEL SUPPORTS (1/4" FILLET ALL AROUND)

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1/2" STEEL BASE PLATE ANCHORED TO CONCRETE SLAB

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PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: ED MASSERY

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Project Leadership:

Jeff Wetzel Jonathan Golli Chris Scuilli D.J. Bryant Marley Oswalt Mark Ambtman

(Principal-in-Charge) (Lead Project Manager) (Assistant Project Manager) (Architectural Designer) (Interior Designer) (Landscape Designer)

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Project Responsibilities: Shell & Core Design, Facade Details, Structural Coordination, MEP Coordination, Material Research, Presentation Graphics, & Wall Sections

Keystone Shooting Center MARS, PA CLIENT:

COMPLETED: PROJECT SIZE:

The Keystone Armory November 2017 21,412 SF

The Keystone Shooting center is a unique luxury shooting center located just outside of the City of Pittsburgh, PA. The overall design intent is to create a shooting club that departs from conventional gun range precedents, and creates an inclusive experience that appeals to a wider demographic of users. The exterior façade features a dramatic shed “lantern”roof that is framed with timber trusses and articulated with architectural lighting and a warm color palette. The overall effect is a rustic modern building that appears welcoming to any passers-by.

The shooting center offers a tailored shooting experience to 300+ private members. Members, as well as non-members, can learn the fun and excitement of the shooting sport with the comfort and amenities of a country club. The retail store, indoor shooting range, and various amenities create a perfect environment to fully immerse oneself in the firearm sports. The club members have access to top-quality ranges with cutting-edge technology that makes learning the sport much easier and more fun. The gun range features 3 separate shooting bays (1 tactical bay and 2 target bays) each with 8 shooting lanes for a total of 24 lanes. In addition to offering a retail experience and an area to shoot guns there are also classroom spaces to teach proper gun safety and etiquette to individuals who are new to owning a gun.

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Design Concept The exterior façade features a dramatic shed roof that is framed with timber trusses and articulated with architectural lighting to create a ‘lantern’ like effect in the evening. Although traditional gun retail stores have historically avoided display windows for security reasons, this project was looking to offer a welcoming first impression without sacrificing safety. To accomplish this, Llumar window film was applied to the exterior storefront glazing. The film did not diminish the transparency of the glass, allowing patrons to clearly see into the business, yet it prevents “smash and grab” burglaries. The overall appearance is a rustic modern building that is welcoming to passers-by with ample curb appeal.

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RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

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Facade Studies

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MASSING OPTION 02

MASSING OPTION 03

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Exterior Material Palette BIRCH TREE

OYSTER CUT COARSE STONE

KAWNEER: DARK BRONZE #40

HARDIE BOARD: IRON GRAY VERTICAL SIDING

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SYNERGY EIFS: GREY ASH

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Interior Material Palette AMERICAN SCRAPE MAPLE PLANK FLOORING

72” MATTE BLACK CHANDELIER

FIREPLACE STONE TO MATCH EXTERIOR COLOR

GREYLOFT SHAKER STYLE CABINETRY FRONTS

CUSTOM SHAKERSTYLE TWO TIER WAINSCOTING

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RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

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MEMBER’S LOUNGE KITCHEN

TACTICAL SHOOTING BAY #1

MEMBER’S LOUNGE

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1 ALUMINUM ROOFING ASSEMBLY: STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF ON (1) LAYER WATER BARRIER MEMBRANE ON (1) LAYER 5/8" FIBERGLASS SHEATHING COVER BOARDS ON (2) LATERS 2" POLY ISO INSULATION (R24) ON EPICORE DECKING

T/ SHED ROOF 30' - 8" 2' - 2"

ALUMINUM RAFTER TAIL CAP

2x10 EXPOSED WOOD RAFTER TAIL

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ALUMINUM AND GLASS STOREFRONT SYSTEM - REFER TO STOREFRONT DETAILS

SHIPLAP SIDING MECHANICALLY FASTENED TO (1) LAYER 2" 'ZIP' WALL PANEL INSULATED SHEATHING SYSTEM 6" METAL STUD

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6" BATT INSULATION 5/8" GWB VAPOR RETARDER

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T/ STEEL - 3 19' - 5"

2x12 NAILER

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FIBER CEMENT LAP SIDING MECHANICALLY FASTENED TO (1) LAYER 2" 'ZIP' WALL PANEL INSULATED SHEATHING SYSTEM

4" F.O. STUD

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6" METAL STUD 6" BATT INSULATION 3 5/8" METAL STUD VAPOR RETARDER 5/8" GWB

4" F.O. STUD VENEER STONE WAINSCOT / SILL FLASHING

VENEER STONE ASSEMBLY: VENEER STONE ON MORTAR SETTING BED ON SCRATCH COAT ON GALVANIZED METAL LATH ON (2) LAYERS WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER ON (1) LAYER 2" 'ZIP' WALL PANEL INSULATED SHEATHING SYSTEM

FLASHING WEEP SCREED

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Level 01 0' - 0" COMPACTED GRANULAR BASE ALUMINUM COIL STOCK PROTECTIVE COVER 2" THICK UNDERSLAB RIGID FOAM INSULATION: 2'-0" HORIZONTAL / 2'-0" VERTICAL SPRAY APPLIED WATER PROOFING DRAINAGE MAT POURED CONCRETE FOOTER - REFER TO STRUCTURAL PERIMETER DRAIN

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Project Leadership:

Jeff Wetzel Teresa Bucco Nathan Lutz D.J. Bryant

(Principal-in-Charge) (Project Manager) (Architectural Designer) (Architectural Designer)

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Project Responsibilities: Field Measurements, Context Analysis, Context Documentation , Existing Conditions Model, Proposed Enhancements Model, BIM Model Manager, & Presentation Graphics

Green Dragon Coffee Shop SEWICKLEY, PA CLIENT:

COMPLETED: PROJECT SIZE:

Iron Wood Properties On Hold 5,200 SF

Green Dragon Coffee Roasters is a small boutique coffee shop and roasting house located on the North Side of Pittsburgh, Pa. The owners would like to establish a coffee shop in the neighborhood of Sewickley, Pa with a strong focus on the cafe experience. The project involves the renovation of an existing 2 story building on a basement foundation. The floor plates are approximately 1,500 SF on the basement and ground floors with an additional 2,200 SF on the second floor. The design team was instructed to test fit a high-end coffee shop on the ground floor level with supplementary storage space located in the basement.

The second floor level will be renovated into a flex-office space with conference rooms, kitchenettes, and restrooms. The ground floor is partially occupied with an existing retail storefront that shares egress with the proposed second floor tenants.

The existing building posed some unique design challenges for AE7, the building itself dates back to 1869 with subsequent additions and renovations occurring well into the 1950’s. The overall building structure is an amalgamation of three buildings with varying floor and ceiling heights. The proposed coffee shop occupies two of these structures and the owner requested that the design team provide an open floor plan that unifies the two parts. With this goal in mind AE7 explored multiple test-fit options for the client to choose.

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Facade Studies

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RENDERING & DESIGN CREDIT: NATHAN LUTZ

RENDERING & DESIGN CREDIT: NATHAN LUTZ

RENDERING & DESIGN CREDIT: NATHAN LUTZ

RENDERING & DESIGN CREDIT: NATHAN LUTZ

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FLOOR PLAN: LEVEL 01 - OPTION A

FLOOR PLAN: LEVEL 01 - OPTION B

FLOOR PLAN: LEVEL 01 - OPTION C

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RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

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Project Leadership:

Jeff Wetzel Alec Templeton Nathan Lutz D.J. Bryant

(Principal-in-Charge) (Project Manager) (Architectural Designer) (Architectural Designer)

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Project Responsibilities: Field Measurements, Context Analysis, Context Documentation , Existing Conditions Model, Proposed Enhancements Model, BIM Model Manager, & Presentation Graphics

Wilkinsburg Visioning Study WILKINSBURG, PA CLIENT:

COMPLETED: PROJECT SIZE:

Wilkinsburgh Community Development Corporation (WCDC) Fundraising 0.48 Miles

Contracted by the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC), AE7 was tasked with providing conceptual design services for a faรงade and streetscape visioning study for the 700 block of Penn Avenue in Wilkinsburg, PA. The ultimate goal of this project was to develop two levels of improvements on the case study facades. Moderate improvements (at minimal cost) which include the cleaning, painting, screening of vacant facades, streetscape furniture, plantings, branding, and ultimate improvements (long-term redevelopment) which include in-fill buildings, significant faรงade renovations, and additions.

In order to facilitate these studies, AE7 documented the context in an existing conditions survey complete with historical research along Penn Avenue, photographic documentation of the existing facades, existing conditions 3D model of the context, and a two phased approach for the beautification of Penn Avenue.

The deliverables for this project were before and after elevations along Penn Avenue, renderings of the moderate improvements along the streetscape, and renderings of the ultimate improvements along the streetscape. With the information and design provided by AE7, the WCDC has begun fundraising efforts that will facilitate the ultimate vision along Penn Avenue.

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SOUTH ELEVATION: TIER 1 - MODERATE IMPROVEMENTS

SOUTH ELEVATION: TIER 2 - ULTIMATE VISION

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NORTH ELEVATION: TIER 1 - MODERATE IMPROVEMENTS

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NORTH ELEVATION: TIER 2 - ULTIMATE VISION

INFILL

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INFILL

RENDERED ELEVATION CREDIT: NATHAN LUTZ

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Before After

RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

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Before After

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Project Leadership:

Jeff Wetzel D.J. Bryant D.J. Bryant D.J. Bryant Lauren Eldridge Mark Ambtman

(Principal-in-Charge) (Lead Architectural Designer) (Project Manager) (Interior Designer) (Landscape Designer) (Landscape Designer)

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Project Responsibilities: Architectural Designer, Interior Designer, BIM Model Manager, Project Manager, Structural Coordination, MEP Coordination, Civil Coordination, Material Research, Presentation Graphics, & Construction Documentation

STREAM House PITTSBURGH, PA CLIENT:

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Urban Academy of PGH On Hold 3,452 SF

To commemorate their 20th year of service, the Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh, is building a new S.T.R.E.A.M. House facility near their main campus in Larimer. Since their founding in 1997, the school has supported a unique focus on Science, Technology and Math while integrating Black culture, traditions and history into all aspects of the school’s culture. In order to continue serving their mission, the S.T.R.E.A.M. House facility will be a physical embodiment of their focus on increasing learning opportunities in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts and Math for their students and the neighborhoods in Pittsburgh’s East End community.

The S.T.R.E.A.M. House will feature an open and flexible ground floor with a multi-purpose makerspace that could function as a large classroom, be broken down into smaller group activity spaces and used for special events; the kitchen for the facility will double as a “wet-lab.” To ensure full access to innovative and experiential learning opportunities the facility will be equipped with 3D printers, laboratory equipment, robotics kits and surface studios among other tools and equipment to inspire learning. The proposed structure will utilize salvaged timbers from the original multi-family duplex for accent features such as the interior architectural stair and built-in casework. The mezzanine level will function as an accessory space with a balcony for smaller breakout areas and a conference room for group discussions.

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The Urban Academy’s S.T.R.E.A.M. House facility is located in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Larimer. Larimer was originally settled by Germans in the latter half of the 19th century. By the early 1900s, Italian immigrants became the dominant ethnic group to comprise Larimer - giving the neighborhood its moniker, “Little Italy.” Within the span of about 20 years Larimer was transformed from a sleepy little hamlet on the outskirts of East Liberty into a bustling streetcar suburb complete with trolleys, grandiose school houses, concrete foundries and commercial bakeries located along Lincoln Avenue (some of which still exists today).

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By the time the 1960’s rolled around, Larimer and other communities within East End Pittsburgh began to suffer population loss. With the construction of the interstate highway system and the development of suburbs farther out from the urbanized city centers, upwardly mobile middle-class residents began to flee Larimer and other neighborhoods in the East End of Pittsburgh.

In June of 2014, the residents of Larimer successfully applied for and received a grant of $30 million to rebuild the gutted neighborhood. The grant, provided through the US Department of Housing and Development, was utilized to construct over 350 units of mixed-income housing. Even with the recent developments in the neighborhood, nearly 25% of the original housing stock is vacant and only 60% of the available land is utilized, the rest is comprised of vacant lots.

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Master Plan EXISTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITY (3 STORIES)

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GENERAL PARKING (83 SPACES)

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Master Plan Study For almost 20 years, the Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh has worked tirelessly to provide superior education for their students with the expressed intent to instill academic excellence, leadership skills and social values that will enable them to become positive contributors to the communities in which they live and society as a whole. The S.T.R.E.A.M. House facility is just one project in a comprehensive and phased master plan intended to help revive Larimer as a vibrant community again.

In addition to designing the S.T.R.E.A.M. House facility, the designers were also asked to formulate a vision plan for the school that took a critical look at the organization’s projected enrollment and growth goals and to propose a phased master plan that could accommodate these growth targets. The designers began by cataloging and documenting the vacant and underutilized lots around the Academy’s existing facility and determine which lots were suitable for the school’s purposes. Once this list was compiled, the designers began to formulate strategies for adding density back into the blighted context of Larimer while still being respectful of the school’s neighbors.

The following diagrams highlight the findings of the master plan study.

DIAGRAM 01: EXISTING CONDITIONS - VACANT UNDERUTILIZED LAND

DIAGRAM 02: PROPOSED STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED / RENOVATED

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DIAGRAM 03: PROPOSED OFF STREET PARKING & LOT CONSOLIDATION / STREET RECONFIGURATION

DIAGRAM 04: PROPOSED ADDITIONAL PROGRAM

DIAGRAM 05: FUTURE EXPANSION / ACQUISITIONS

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Existing Site Conditions

PROJECT SITE: 6535 MEADOW STREET

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MINIMUM REAR SETBACK:

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MINIMUM EXTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK:

15’-0”

MINIMUM INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK:

5’-0”

MAXIMUM HEIGHT:

40’-0”

5’-0”

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MAX FLOOR AREA: 1770 S.F.

1200 S.F. EXISTING HOUSE

MAX HEIGHT: 3 STORIES 50’-0”

MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK:

5’-0”

1200 S.F. EXISTING HOUSE

35’-4”

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750 S.F.

45’-4”

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MINIMUM LOT SIZE PER UNIT:

15’-0”

1,800 S.F.

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ZONING DISTRICT:

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(NOT TO EXCEED 3 STORIES) 1. EXISTING SITE PLAN

2. EXISTING SITE PLAN + SETBACKS

3. SITE PLAN W/ MAXIMIZED FLOOR AREA

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CONTEXTUAL FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE: REDUCE TO 5’-0”

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Floor Plan Key 1

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JANITOR CLOSET

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ENTRY VESTIBULE

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RESTROOM

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MECHANICAL CLOSET

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FEATURE STAIR W/ BOOK STORAGE

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Floor Plan Key 1

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Section Perspective

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SECTION CC

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Exploded Axonometric Key 1

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CONFERENCE ROOM CASEWORK

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Meadow Street Rendering

RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

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Interior Rendering Adaptive Floor Plan The S.T.R.E.A.M. House will feature an open and flexible ground floor plan with a multi-purpose makerspace that can function as a large classroom or be broken down into smaller group activity spaces. The facility’s “wet-lab” zone allows for students to conduct various science experiments and also doubles as a catering kitchen for special events and community gatherings.

To ensure full access to innovative and experiential learning opportunities the facility will be equipped with 3D printers, laboratory equipment, robotics kits and surface studios among other tools and equipment to inspire learning. Salvaged lumber from the original multi-family duplex will be utilized for accent features in the space such as an interior feature stair and other built-in casework components. The mezzanine level will function as an accessory space with a balcony for smaller break-out areas and a conference room for group discussions and lectures.

RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

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Urban Garden Rendering

RENDERING CREDIT: ALEX JASKOWIAK

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