Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio

Architecture Portfolio Dominic Lowell

This portfolio documents my creative response to three undergraduate studio projects. Careful consideration was taken to address the unique aspects of each design. These projects are influenced by the studio prompt, site location, and constructive criticism that led to intentional design choices throughout. Personal ideas, ideas from partners, studio requirements, and feedback from professors and peers were synthesized to create these projects.

Curriculum Vitae

Objective

Undergraduate student seeking a design internship to apply my skills. Proficient in CAD design and building physical models.

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science in Design, focus in Architectural Studies

Cumulative GPA: 3.50

Academic Achievements

- Design Excellence 2023

- Dean’s List Spring 2023

- Dean’s List Fall 2023

- Dean’s List Spring 2024

Skills

- Adobe Design Suite

- Revit

- Rhinocerous 7

- Jaycee Park Community Center

- Personal Work

- Arcos Boating Complex

- The Mineral Archive

01 - Arcos Boating Complex

Fourth Year - Fall 2024

Sited on the north shore of Tempe Town Lake in Arizona, the Arcos Boating Complex provides office space, boat storage, and workout facilities for the Tempe community. This is a collaborative project by myself and Jack Carleson.

01 - Arcos Boating Complex

Fourth Year - Fall 2024

01 - Arcos Boating Complex

Fourth Year - Fall 2024

The central, 2 level community center links the many programmatic spaces including the boat hangers, public private partnership, and gymnasium.

Rowboat Storage Hanger

Second Level Gym

Section

01 - Arcos Boating Complex

Fourth Year - Fall 2024

A state-of-the-art gym replaces the sparse, outdoor workout equipment currently being used as a fitness center by the rowing team.

Interior Improvements

The modified river bank brings the water into the boathouse for ease of embarking the rowboats and for protection from the elements.

Fourth Year - Fall 2024

Connection to the Site

The entrance bridge spans the hill to connect the parking lot to the building at the same level.

02 - The Mineral Archive

Third Year - Spring 2024

Tasked with designing an archival space for a specific site, this project intends to educate visitors on the history, types, and uses of the most common minerals in Sedona.

02 - The Mineral Archive

Third Year - Spring 2024

A faceted design was chosen for its cohesive look and resemblence to mineral surfaces.

Large windows were prioritized to maximize views of the natural environment.

Design and Site Analysis

Located on a shallow, forested hillside off the Route 89 highway, this site was chosen for its lack of existing buildings and for the views of the picturesque rock formations.

Conceptual Sketch

Third Year - Spring 2024

Each room features exhibits with information on the history, types, and uses of the native minerals.

The floor plan of the archival room is inspired by the molecular structure of each mineral.

1. Molecular Structure

2. Sketch

3. Floor Plan 4. Faceted Volume

5. Final Form

Longitudinal Section Cut

Third Year - Spring 2024

The structure utilizes a tube steel space frame, which consists of interlocking, hollow steel tubes and connecting nodes that provide rigid, mechanical support in any direction.

03 - Jaycee Park Community Center

Second Year - Spring 2023

Sited in Tempe, Arizona, the Jaycee Park Community Center is designed to address the community voiced issues of heat, homelessness, and lack of seating.

Collaborative Academic Project Design Excellence Awardee

Final 1/8th Scale Model (currently on display in ASU’s Design Library)

03 - Jaycee Park Community Center

Second Year - Spring 2023

1. Design Sketch

2. Digital Massing Model

03 - Jaycee Park Community Center

Second Year - Spring 2023

The west side of the park made an ideal location for its shade, existing circulation, and miniamal disruption to existing site conditions.

The final model makes extensive use of 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser cutting. The interior lights are powered via wires running through conduits in the concrete foundation that connect each room.

Final Design

Aerial Exterior Render

Public Art Space

Final 1/8th Scale Model

03 - Jaycee Park Community Center

Second Year - Spring 2023

The design answers the issues voiced by the community. Plenty of outdoor seating exists under cantileverd rooms and around the peaceful river fountain.

To mitigate heat and direct sunlight through the windows, shading facades were integrated onto the south and east side of the building, where the sun is the strongest.