Devin Costello Design Portfolio
Create, not Consume
“Thorncrown Chapel Abstraction” Ink on Paper by Devin Costello 2017
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DEVIN COSTELLO costello.devin177@gmail.com (949) 683-2034 devincostello.com An aspiring architect and designer who occasionally takes a lot of photos, sometimes paints cool stuff, and eats lots of grilled cheese.
EXPERIENCE
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN (Dec 2019-Present) Worked for Guest House in Boulder, CO by sourcing items for staging projects, assisting design team with installs, and helped with website and other business support. BRANDING/SOCIAL MEDIA (May 2017-Present) Company branding through graphic design, email marketing, social media management, firm organization through new filing systems and procedures. DESIGN TEACHING ASSISTANT (August 2018-Present) For Design and Communications, Design Theory, Architecture Studio, Product Design Studio: graded student work, taught classes, lesson planned, conducted tutorials, engaged in design conversations with students and teachers
SKILLS
Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Microsoft Office SketchUp AutoCAD Rhino/Grasshopper/VRay Lumion Revit/Enscape TwinMotion Mailchimp Hootesuite Clio
EDUCATION
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN (Fall 2020-Present) Masters in Architecture Current GPA: 4.0
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER (Fall 2016-May 2020) Bachelors in Environmental Design GPA: 3.8 Major: Architecture, Minor: Business INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE OF CATALONIA (January 2019-May 2019) Architecture Studio/Design Build
HONORS
Magna Cum Laude Honors CU Boulder Honors College Student High Distinction Graduate National Society of Collegiate Scholars Chancellor’s Scholarship Recipient Dean’s List (2016-2020)
LEADERSHIP
Pi Beta Phi Positions Vice President Senior Member Coordinator Policy and Standards Board Peer Mentor
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“Blue Back” Oil on Canvas by Devin Costello 2015 4
PROJECTS 1 6-13
OASIS Wellness Center Fall 2020 Architecture Studio New York, New York
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Spring 2019 Architecture Studio Barcelona, Spain
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Cross Cabin
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Tense
Fall 2019 Architecture Studio Slidell, Louisiana
Garrett Field Event Center Fall 2019 Architecture Studio Slidell, Louisiana
C.K.I. Center
Spring 2020 Architecture Studio Boulder, Colorado
Verbena Park
Fall 2018 Urban Planning Studio Denver, Colorado
Rain Garden Homes
Spring 2018 Landscape Architecture Studio Boulder, Colorado
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COMMUNITY
OASIS HEALING
REFLECTION
OASIS Wellness Center Fall 2020 Architecture Studio As an adaptive reuse project, the OASIS Wellness Center utilizes a slightly adapted footprint and recycled materials from the original building. The unassuming exterior that blends with it’s surroundings is contrasted by a dramatic, yet comfortable interior centered around community, healing, and reflection. The OASIS wellness center provides a safe space to focus on recovering and relaxing for all visitors and community members of the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
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Site Location: Sara D Roosevelt Park 106 Chrystie St., New York, NY 10002 BRC Senior Center
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Project Goals Keep original building footprint present.
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Recycle existing building materials.
Increase green space on site.
Create a warm and domestic atmosphere.
Blend building with surroundings.
Mitigate sounds for peaceful environment.
Site Plan
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Floor Plans 28
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1 MAIN ENTRANCE
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2 PATIO
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3 RECEPTION
21 LOCKERS / CHANGING ROOM
4 KITCHEN
22 OFFICE
5 PANTRY
23 EXAM ROOM
6 DINING ROOM
24 WAITING AREA
7 PRIVATE SEATING
25 PRIVATE ENTRANCE
8 REFLECTION TREE
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9 DINING ROOM
27 ELEVATOR
10 CLASSROOM
28 FIRE STAIR
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12 YOGA ROOM / EVENT SPACE
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15 LIBRARY 16 COMPUTER LAB 17 RESTROOMS 18 SPA
Site Section
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Elevations
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West Elevation
South Elevation
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9’
10’
35’
17’
29’
70’
20’
Top of Level 2 30’
33’
13.5’
9’
10’
35’
17’
29’
70’
Top of Level 1 15’ Top of Wall 10’
20’
Level 1 Top of Level 2 30’ 0’
Top of Level 1 15’ Top of Wall 10’
Level 1 0’
Sections
Top of Level 2 30’
Top of Level 1 15’ Top of Wall 10’
Level 1 Top of Level 2 0’ 30’
Top of Level 1 15’ Top of Wall 10’
Section A
Section B Level 1 0’ 0’
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Tense
Spring 2019 Architecture Studio, Group Project For this project, our main objective was to study a material behavior and create a plaza encompassing this behavior. Using string in tension, our final design was informed by experiments, shadow patterns, and program activities. The design would successfully achieve our goals of creating shading areas, a disruption of pedestrian circulation, as well as create new program areas that allow for leisure, connection, and street performances. My biggest take away from this project is how to let the site context inform the shape and use of my design. In our group, I handled the renderings, graphic design, floor plan, diagramming, photo editing.
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Site Context: El Born District in Barcelona, Spain
Site Plan
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Design Alphabet Based Off Experimentation
TYPE A: TRIANGLE Functions: -Minimal number of connection points -Easy to repeat with varied form throughout the overall shape of the structure -Connection between the midpoints of triangle exterior create more triangles
TYPE B: PYRAMID
TYPE C: TENSED PYRAMID
TYPE D: TENSED PYRAMID WITH
Functions: -Minimal number of connection points -Provides lots of opportunity for shade while minimizing structure footprint
Functions: -Minimal number of connection points -Easy to repeat with varied form throughout the overall shape of the structure -Begins creating an easily manipulated 3 dimensional form
TRIANGULAR PRISM Functions: -Furthers opportunity for shade by creating roof-like structure -Prism can easily be spread without adding more connections or bigger footprint
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Exploded Axonometric
Shading
Tertiary
Secondary
Primary
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Fabrication of Joinery
Durable Adaptive
Flexible
Compactible
Multiple Connections Aesthetics
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Exploded Axonometric
Nuts, Bolts, & Washers
Metal hooks
Rubber Polymer
Wood Joints & Base
Assembly
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Vegetation
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Threshold
Structure
Cross Cabin Fall 2019 Architecture Studio
For this project, our main objective was to create a 300 sqft cabin on a site in Slidell, Louisiana that is able to survive up to 4’ of flooding. My concept comes from the idea of two intersecting triangles, creating inhabitable space inside them that works with the issue of flooding and incorporates it into the design. My biggest take away from this project is how to let form create the interior space and then turning that space into a functional living area.
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Digital Model: Rhino and Photoshop
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Concept Sketch #1: Green Roof
Concept Sketch #2: Extruded Cube
Concept Sketch #3 & #4: Extruded Triangle, Ramped Entrance
Concept Sketch #5 & #6: Materiality (Greenery, Wood, Glass)
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South Elevation with removable roof
Exterior Model Southeast View
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1. Vegetation 2. Soil 3. Drainage 4. Insulation 5. Membrane Protection 6. Roofing Membrane 7. Structure
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Garrett Fields Event Center Fall 2019 Architecture Studio As a continuation of the Cross Cabin, the next project was an event center/ pavilion on the same site. This even center enhances the timeline of a celebration within about 10,000 sqft. It focuses on the natural procession of events and highlights these events with the flow of water throughout the site. My biggest lesson from this project was how to create a large scale event space that can still feel well programmed and intimate.
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Design Goals
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Enhance the natural procession of large scale events.
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Create an experiential and immersive entrance.
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Create a large space that feels intimate and private.
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Concept Diagrams
Section A
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Floor Plan
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A Parking lot for 200 cars
Site Plan
B Entrance pathway C Ramping system D Green roof E Outdoor Space F Exit Pathway (ADA) G Polo field
North Elevation with removable roof
Southeast Overview
A East Elevation
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C.K.I. Center Fall 2019 Architecture Studio This subtly dramatic nature center is at the intersection of information and curiosity. With structural elements inspired by the glass frog, this building informs visitors about amphibians, like the frog. By utilizing topography, visitors are able to view all of the natural landscapes surrounding the site. The pattern of the ETFE that wraps the exterior of the building resembles the form of glass frog cell structure while the transparent qualities resemble eggs of the glass frog. The central mechanical room is encased in glass to show the inter-workings of the building, much like the clear underside of the glass frog shows it’s internal organs.
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Site
Site Topography
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Site Plan
Inspiration: The Glass Frog
Context Diagrams
Floodplain
Riparian Habitats
Circulation
Topography
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Floor Plans
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Level 1 Floor Plan
Level 2 Floor Plan
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MEN’S BATHROOM
ENTRANCE / GIFT SHOP
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Section Perspective
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ETFE Connection
Aluminum Cap Bolted to Structure
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Steel Structure
ETFE
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Ramp Connection 0' - 0 3/4" 0' - 0 3/4" 0' - 0 5/32" 0' - 0 3/4"
Plywood Sheathing Waterproof Membrane Air Gap Wood Sleepers Horizontal Wood Siding LED Tube Lighting Metal Flashing
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Wall Section
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East Elevation
South Elevation
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Programning of Verbena Site Programs Park
Verbena Park Fall 2018 Urban Planning Studio
For this project, my main objectives were to improve community and cultural identity, increase access to green space, and increase community interaction in the East Colfax Community in Denver, CO. Through park revitalization, I reprogrammed Verbena Park. My biggest take away from this project is how to take the larger context of a neighborhood to inform programming of a site and how to consider cultural backgrounds when designing.
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Site Programming
Leisure
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Green Infrast.
Walking
Learning
Playing
Service
Context Map: East Colfax, Denver, CO
Site Plan
Night Lighting Under Trees Community Garden
Concept Diagrams
Flower Garden Restroom
Improved Basketball Court Rockwall Climbing Blocks
Rain Garden
Rockwall Render
600’ 1,200’
2,400’
4,800’
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Circulation
Rain Garden Homes Spring 2018 Landscape Architecture Studio
The Rain Garden Housing of CU Boulder South is designed to comfortably house CU Boulder students and faculty. The unique environment, created by a series of rain gardens, creates an enjoyable living space alongside a safe, walkable community. The rain gardens also provide flood mitigation to make this wetland habitat more inhabitable by the CU community. My main takeaway from this project was learning about storm water management and grading.
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Site Plan
Lake for Flood Storage
Rain Garden for Flood Mitigation
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Underground Townhomes
Lookout Point
Pathways Along Rain Garden
Pathways Along Rain Garden
Ramping System 625’
1,250’
2,500’
5,000’
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Section B
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Hotel Window Series Taken on Pentax K1000 Film Palm Springs, CA 2019 58
Hotel Window Series Taken on Pentax K1000 Film Ibiza, Spain 2019 59
European Waters Series Taken on Nikon D3000 Pompeii, Italy 2019 60
European Waters Series Taken on iPhone 8 Saturnia, Italy 2019 61