Erin O’Loughlin Design Portfolio
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Material Calisthenics Glendora Ridge Residence Uffizi Gallery Exit Florence Fashion arts Park Salton City Sustainable City Plan Parametric Coral Research Houseboat ucsc Regenerative Studies Center aRCOSANTI bELLS Furniture Studies Sketches
fall 2006
Material Calisthenics
[A material study to create a self-supporting skin]
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Using bristol paper, sheet acrylic, and aluminum, a self-supporting skin is created using systems of repetition folding strips vertically and horizontally to form a quilted pattern. The skin is not only self supporting, but is also extremely flexible in all directions. The entire structure is held together by tight folds and no other attachments or glue.
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fall 2008 glendora, California
glendora ridge residence [a 600 SF vacation retreat in the california mountains]
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1” COMPOSITE BOARD STEEL FRAMING 1/2” GLAZING WOOD FLOORING TRIANGULAR PARTITION WALL
LIVING SPACE ENTRANCE
BATHROOM
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2’
KITCHEN BEDROOM
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The extreme topography of this site calls for an extreme design that blends into the landscape and does not disrupt the natural drainage. The color is derivative from the sprinkling of deciduous trees in the area that turn a muddled yellow during the fall. Being only 600 square feet, the open plan still allows for privacy in a lowered section screened by triangulated walls.
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Floor Connection 1/2” GLAZING ALUMINUM FLASHING WELD 1” COMPOSITE BOARD
10’ 5” WALL JOINT
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2” DIAMETER STEEL SUPPORTS WELD STEEL CHANNEL CONNECTOR 1/2” DIAMETER BOLTS LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FLASHING 1” WOOD COMPOSITE BOARD RUBBER SEALING FINISHED WOOD PANELING 1” PLYWOOD RIGID INSULATION 2x4 WOOD BLOCKING CORRUGATED METAL STEEL CONNECTING PLATE STEEL JOINT 4” DIAMETER STEEL SUPPORTS WELD 1” DIAMETER BOLTS
STEEL SUPPORT CONNECTION WELD RUBBER MOULDING 1” WOOD FINISHING 1” PLYWOOD TOP SHEET RIGID INSULATION 1” PLYWOOD BOTTOMSHEET
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CORRUGATED METAL SHEETING
0’ 0”
4” STEEL SUPPORT
TOP OF FLOOR SLAB
STEEL SUPPORT JOINT
1’ 1” BOTTOM OF SUPPORT BEAMS
-3’ 10” TOP OF BASE SUPPORT
6” STEEL SUPPORT WELD STEEL EMBED 2’ DIA CONCRETE CAISSON
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-8’ 2” TOP OF CONCRETE CAISSON
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Joint Detail 2” DIAMETER STEEL SUPPORT LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FLASHING
Support Beam Connection Detail FINISHED WOOD PANELING 1” PLYWOOD
1/2” DIAMETER BOLTS STEEL CHANNEL CONNECTOR STEEL JOINT 1/2” GLAZING
RIGID INSULATION 1” PLYWOOD CORRUGATED METAL
WELD 1” WOOD COMPOSITE BOARD
1/2” DIAMETER BOLTS STEEL CONNECTING PLATE WELD 4” DIAMETER STEEL TUBE
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fall 2009 florence, italy
uffizi gallery exit
[a transition from the gallery back to the city]
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uscita [exit]
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This exit, although of minimal program, allows museum patrons to reflect on the historic Italian art of the Uffizi Gallery before entering back into the bustle of modern Florence. Exiting through four doors at the end of the gallery, patrons descent different paths that reunite and separate at different levels eventually reaching the ground floor of the piazza. Parallel to the ramp is a linear cafe that mimics the long corridors of the Uffizi itself. Halfway through this long passageway, the closed building ends, but the roof continues to provide shade for more public seating. The ramp looks down upon a slightly sunken piazza that provides a more comfortable, secluded gathering space separated from the street level traffic and is also connected to the cafe.
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OUTSIDE SEATING FOR CAFE
CAFE
-1 M
-1st Floor
-1ST PIANO -4 M SCALE: 1:200
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OUTSIDE SEATING/ GALLERY WALK
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+0 M UP
1st Floor
galleria degli uffizi
botticelli
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leonardo da vinci
rubens
giotto lombardi botticelli
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bellini
sebastiano
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primavera
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michelangelo
raffaello
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2nd Floor
caravaggio uscitA entrata longitudinal section
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spring 2010 florence, italy
florence fashion arts park
[a landscape of shops and catwalks inbetween city landmarks]
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FLOOR PLANS
floor 0
floor 1
longitudinal Site section Longitudinal Site Section
floor 3
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Site Plan
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Cross Site Section
Pedestrian existing proposed
Tramvia existing proposed
Cars, Buses, Trains cars buses trains
Museum Longitudinal Section
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fall 2010 salton city , california
salton city sustainable city plan
[a net-zero plan for the living building challenge competition]
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Salton City has always been an area of rich biodiversity, but in recent years, the area has become a wasteland of abandoned buildings and dead fish due to agriculture runoff and a high saline water content of 25% more than the ocean. The state of the water due to the lack of an outlet, massacres the fish population. This city plan proposes to reinvigorate the Salton Sea area through the growth of recreation, agriculture, and industry while preserving the ecology of the area. These problems could actually help sustain the city in the long-run. This new plan will bring more people into the city in different stages allowing for a large growth in future years similar to the boom of Palm Desert not far away. The plan proposes large filtration areas for the production of biodiesel from algae to help fuel the city and cleanse the water. The city will become more tourist-friendly, building the beach front in an enclosed ring that allows swimmers protection and clean water. The ring itself is part of the city’s transportation, having 3 different nodes representing each aspect of the new city: ecology, economy, and recreation. The entire plan is set up for minimal building in beginning, and larger expansion as more and more people come to live and visit here.
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City zoning map CITY ZONING DOWNTOWN/MIX-USE
SITE
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
GREENSPACE
25 YRS+DOWNTOWN/MIX-USE
CONSERVATION
25 YRS+MED. DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
OTHER
50 YRS+DOWNTOWN/MIX-USE
SEA
50 YRS+MED. DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
MAIN ROAD
SITE
WATERWAY
DESALINATION, ALGAE FARMING, AND REINGEGRATION OF FRESH WATER Airport, Coachella, 10 Fwy
CLOSED FILTERED WATER RECREATION AREA
PROPOSED CANAL TO CHANNEL WATER TO BE FILTERED
POSSIBLE FUTURE CONNECTION BRIDGE BETWEEN SALTON CITY AND RECREATION AREA 86 111 Desert Shores
Bombay Beach
Salton Sea Beach
Regional zoning map
REGIONAL MAP
Salton City CO HWY S22
INDIAN RESERVATION
Borrego Springs and Borrego Valley Airport Salton City Airport
PROPOSED CANAL TO CHANNEL WATER TO BE FILTERED
SOLAR FARM WITH SALT TOWER
RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE/INDUSTRY SALTON SEA
Anza-Borrego Desert
DESALINATION, ALGAE FARMING, AND REINGEGRATION OF FRESH WATER
NEW PROPOSED SALTON CITY PROTECTED WETLAND HABITATS RECREATION SEA CURRENT FLOWS EXISTING GEOTHERMAL PLANTS
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Building zones & systems BUILDING Block ZONES/SYSTEMS COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
PV PANELS COOLING TOWERS COMMUNITY GARDEN
ecotect section
Summer Solstice
Winter Solstice
Facade shading for min summer light and max winter light Softscape areas for max drainage Pedestrian and bike walkways PV Tree Native drought tolerant plants Permeable walkway surface Abundant bike parking for convenience
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
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PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY SECTION
Pedestrian Walkway Section
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Neighborhood access Plan NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE ACCESS PUBLIC GREEN SPACES PRIVATE GREEN SPACES CONNECTING WALKWAYS EXISTING BUILDINGS BUILDINGS SCHOOL CAR ACCESS PARKING BUS STOPS SOLAR PANELS
DAILY ROUTINE DAILY ROUTINE - leave apartment - drop off kid at school - walk to work - lunch at deli - eat lunch in outside courtyard - continue work - pick up kid - buy groceries for dinner - go home
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Bridge nodes Pier Connection
Marina proximity
Transportation entrance to the bridge Restaurants and shops on the pier Platforms for lounging- recycled materials Photovoltaic roof systems to power the shops Green ecology pads Separation between boats area and the swimming area
Recreation Node
SITE
WATER
Platforms for lounging and recreation Transportation stop Photovoltaic roof system Promotes tourism Anchored platforms made from recycled material from old structures Filtered water safe to swim in
Ecology Node
Green ecology pads set away from the public area Transportation stop Implement native plants to provide a rich ecosystem for birds and other animals to inhabit. Viewing platforms for the ecology pads
ENERGY
HEALTH
MATERIALS
Industry Node
Potential for cross-sea bridge connection Biomass production Transportation stop Visitor information display Desalinization process Salt collection New job opportunities
EQUITY
BEAUTY
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winter 2011 cairns, australia
coral research parametric houseboat
[aerodynamic vehicle to a floating self-sustaining research lab]
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Control Space/Utility “Dry� Work Area Kitchen/Lab Space Entrance to Pontoon Units
1 Floor Program_closed
1st floor program_closed
Resting_Area Below Deck Bedrooms Storage Mechanical Bathroom Water Cisterns
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-1st floor program_closed
-1 Floor Program_closed
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In Motion: Closed
1 Floor Plan_open
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Stationary: Open
1st floor program_transitions
Air, Lighting, Technology
Energy
Water
GPS technology determined the coral locations below and located a safe area away from the coral to drop anchor. A small motorboat can bring divers to their location if it is far away from the main boat
Energy generated from the PV panels on top of the boat and the two wind turbines underneath the pontoon wings
Drains on the first deck collect rainwater to be used in the bathroom below
Wall lift brings in generous natural lighting and ventilation for the workday
The engine runs on the harvested energy and has a backup bio-diesel engine
Naturally harvested energy is stored in large batteries for night-time need and the travel back
Blackwater and waste is kept in a separate chamber until it can be brought back to shore
Sustainability Diagram sustainability diagram
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spring 2011 santa cruz, california
regenerative studies center for UCSC
[a sustainable center that mimics the surrounding redwoods]
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biomimicry at its best
[water] Rain catchment and fog harvesting via a perforated mesh skin collects natural water to be used throughout the building in its original state for non-potable uses. Water cycles through the building being used over and over again until it reaches a black water stage where it goes to the onsite living system which treats the water and pumps it back into the building for use.
[energy] The vertical nature of this building allows for the greatest access to sunlight year-round even while being surrounded by 130’ redwood trees. The energy generated is processed and stored on-site to be utilized throughout the building. The solar panels are located on the southern-facing facade of the two towers and on the roof, while still allowing for natural light to flood the interior spaces without casting glare.
summer solstice 12:00 pm
winter solstice 12:00 pm
energy control room
water treatment
site Section
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water Waterrecycling Recycling Fog
Rain
Ground Irrigation
Bathroom Sinks
Toilets and Urinals
Kitchen Sinks
Dishwasher Living Machine Filtration
4 sq ft of fog mesh can produce up to a gallon of water per day. Fog is about 40% of the water intake of redwood trees.
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Total PV on the building: Approx 8,200 sq ft.
Total fog mesh covering the building: Approx 27,150 sq ft 27,168 sq ft/4 sq ft = up to 6,792 gallons of water harvested per day
Photovoltaic Panels
Fog Mesh
Energy Processing Center
Water Treatment Center
Colored piping displays how the building functions so students can learn
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Fall 2013-current Arcosanti, Arizona
arcosanti bells
[SILT AND PLASTER CAST BELLS, HAND CARVED WITH SOLERI DESIGNS]
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Current Conditions Kitchen Table and StoragE Project Features: - Polished concrete countertop - Ceramic inlay - Sturdy steel legs - Foldable prep space - Storage to fit curved vault wall - Adjustable wooden shelving
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Arcosanti custom furniture Fall 2015 - current Built versions in progress
Current Conditions Bed frame and side tables Project Features: - Sturdy galvanized steel frame - Polished concrete countertops - Ceramic inlay - Birch plywood shelves - Custom fit around columns
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Current Conditions Closet Storage Project Features: - Custom height for tall ceiling - Sturdy galvanized steel frame - Birch plywood shelves - Custom fit around columns - Customizable shelving and drawers - Backlit shelf LED lighting
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Current Conditions community room table Project Features: - Sturdy galvanized steel frame - Varnished wooden tops - Polished concrete tops - Community-made ceramic inlay - Four separate pieces to allow for multiple rearrangements
Bed frame and side tables
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layout iterations
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community collaboration
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Weaving Flame Lamp Fall 2008
100% recyclable No glue - no adhesives This lamp utilizes a system of long folded strips of aluminum sheeting screwed to a reclaimed wood base.
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sketch studies 57
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