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2. My Profile 3. Integrated Design Studio 13. Film Studio Design 17. Tibbits Opera House 19. Mapping 21. Revit Tutorials 23. Physical Modeling 24. Drafting
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My design intentions are rooted in a continual search for knowledge. This drive has led me to understand a wide variety of mediums in great detail. I have proficient knowledge in AutoCad, Revit, 3dsMax, BIM (Building Information Modeling), Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premier. In addition to these computer systems, I am also proficient using physical modeling, hand drafting, and presentation/communication skills. My knowledge and skills listed above allowed me to tutor the computer programs and coordinate a mentoring program set up through the University of Detroit Mercy AIAS chapter. Understanding the dynamics of both architecture and the city have led to interests in historic preservation, urban planning, and landscape design among other interests. It is a firm belief that as designers we must be conscious of the existing conditions that surround us as we move forward to create an enjoyable and functional environment to live, work, and play in. Outside of work and school I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I enjoy bowling, baseball, football, and hockey. I feel that it is important to be able to have a balance between work and enjoyment so as to continually enjoy what I am doing.
Integrated Design Studio
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Integrated Design Studio: Site
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Architecture Building Library Architectural Library Addition Student Union Building Fisher Administration Building Redesigned Fountain Plaza Redesigned Parking
Development
The Integrated Design Studio focused on a complete design. This studio went through the process of site planning, parking requirements, schematic design, structural design, HVAC, electric, plumbing, acoustics, materiality, and interior development. The comprehensive nature of this studio helped me to understand the building process in much better detail.
Integrated Design Studio: Site Development
Site development of this project worked to integrate the design to the existing campus context. This is done through the use of complimentary materials a building profile. In addition, new planting in the fountain plaza and a planted cantilever on the building that sits below a vine trellis that works with the shading devices to shade the south facade.
Integrated Design Studio: Wall Section Roof Detail Parapet Reglet Counterflashing Roof Membrane 4” Polystyrene Foam Vapor Barrier LW Concrete Decking Metal Decking Gypsum Wallboard
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Lintel Drip Backer Rod & Sealant
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Window Detail
Aluminum Window Unit
Sill Metal Stud Flashing
Wall Detail 6’ x 3’-6” x 1.5” Metal Panels 5.625” Precast Concrete 1” Airspace Metal Stud 30” o.c. w/ Insulation Gypsum Wallboard Wood Flooring LW Concrete Decking Metal Decking
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Foundation Detail
Wood Flooring Reinforced Concrete Slab Moisture Barrier Insulation Concrete Foundation Wall Crushed Stone Bed
Concrete Footing
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Integrated Design Studio: Structure + HVAC
Understanding how structure and HVAC work in the construction of a building is an important part to my design process. Being able to break each down floor by floor gave me a detailed look at how my design would go together.
3rd Floor Structure + HVAC
2nd Floor Structure + HVAC
1st Floor Structure + HVAC
Composite Structure + HVAC
Integrated Design Studio: Acoustics
Acoustic development is important in design as interior and exterior spaces must be functional for use. The use of ray diagrams allows me to understand the acoustics of a particular room.
Integrated Design Studio: Plans
In my plans I attempt to show integral components to the functionality of my design. In the plans represented I highlight the vertical circulation and HVAC system as both played an important role in the design. This page illustrates the 1st floor plans and corresponding renderings of the atrium and cafe.
Integrated Design Studio: Plans
2nd floor plans and reading lounge area
Integrated Design Studio: Plans
3rd floor plans, study room, and rare books lounge
Integrated Design Studio: Plans
Using sections allows me to understand the vertical relationships within the building. This allows me to make educated decisions regarding spatial relationships with respect to floor-to-floor and ceiling heights.
Film Studio Design
Whereas the previous project was done exclusively in Revit, this project used both Revit and 3dsMax software. Being able to integrate the project into multiple programs allows me to make use of the best attributes of each program.
Egress Studio Office
Studio Changing Rooms
Studio Office
Studio
Changing Rooms Green Room Library-Media
Cafeteria
Green Room
Studio Office
Restaurant
Studio
Changing Rooms
Changing Rooms
Kitchen
Egress
Level 1: 0’-0�
Film Studio Design
In this project I focused on circulation throughout the building and the primary gathering spaces. On the 1st floor those spaces include the entrance atrium, hallway spine, library, and restaurant which are represented in the renderings. This design worked with an existing, historic structure making use of what the building had to offer. An attempt was made to leave the existing structure intact as much as possible.
Film Studio Design
Because I worked with the existing structure in the building I had to adapt my design to what the building offered. This meant working with a 3’-6” offset in the 2nd floor in various parts of the building. Level 2-Machine Shop: 21’-0”
Egress
Changing Rooms
Concessions Changing Rooms
Mediatheque
Theater Studio
Egress
Dark Room
Dark Room Conference
Conference
Dark Room
Production Production
Production Production
Level 2-Loft: 17’-6”
Film Studio Design
Level 3-Machine Shop: 35’-0”
Gallery-Museum
Storage
Fitness
Storage Administration
Administration
Administration
Level 3-Loft: 31’-0”
Tibbits Opera House
Tibbits 1882
Tibbits 1930’s
Tibbits Opera House
The Tibbits Opera House was built in Coldwater, MI in 1882. Over time renovations reduced it to a plain brick veneer facade by the 1960’s. Under Tom Roberts I worked to recreate the original facade using AutoCad to model the facade and 3dsMax to create the photo quality renderings.
Tibbits 1964
Tibbits Current
Mapping
Buildings Buildings Added Buildings Removed Roads Roads Added Roads Removed Railroads Railroads Added Railroads Removed
Corktown Changes 1897-1921
Mapping plays a large roll in my understanding of the sites that I work with. If I can understanding why a site is the way it is through land-use types or look at how a site has changed over time gives me insight as to how I can approach design. These maps are representative of how Corktown changed from 1897 to 2011.
Mapping
Corktown Changes 1921-1951
Corktown Changes 1951-2011
Revit Tutorials
Revit Tutorials
In the summer of 2009 I worked under Prof. Wladek Fuchs to develop a series of Revit tutorials. These tutorials encompassed a wide range of things that Revit is capable of doing. Once the tutorials were completed they were loaded to the schools website. Since this time I have served as a tutor for all of the Autodesk programs that are taught at the school. (AutoCad, Revit, 3dsMax)
Physical Modeling
Physical modeling is important to me as it allows me to show things about my designs that cannot be seen in digital modeling. It is a medium that continues to be under utilized as we become more reliant on computer technology.
Drafting
Similar to physical modeling, I feel that drafting still has a place within architecture. It is for that reason that I have utilized this medium in my projects to this point and will continue to do so in the future.