Graduate Work

HOLLIE ENGDAHL

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS “RIPPLE” ZARLETTI RESTAURANT INSTALLATION: GROUP DESIGN / FABRICATION / WORKING WITH A CLIENT / MATERIAL RESEARCH / PROTOTYPING / SITE INSTALLATION / SCRIPTING

MIAD RESIDENCE TOWER: EXISTING BUILDING / ­BUILDING ADDITION / BUDGET / PROGRAMMING / BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS / REVIT

METROPOLIS COMPETITION: COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS / NET ZERO BUILDING / ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESEARCH

THAI BOUTIQUE HOTEL: HAND DRAFTING / HAND MODELING / CULTURAL RESEARCH MARCUS PRIZE: URBAN FABRIC / STREETSCAPE DESIGN / ECONOMICAL DESIGN / SPECIES RESEARCH FABRICATION METHODOLOGIES “SHUTTER”: METAL FABRICATION / CNC MILLING / RHINOCAM / KINETIC CLADDING / PROTOTYPING

“RIPPLE” ZARLETTI RESTAURANT INSTALLATION GROUP PROJECT: HOLLIE ENGDAHL, JACOB HIMMELMAN, SARA LARSON, JACKSON LINDSAY, TED PETERMANN, PAUL ROHDE, ABBY WHITE MICROCOSM 815 PROFESSOR KYLE TALBOT SPRING 2011 LOCATION:

Zarletti Restaurant 741 N Milwaukee St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

FUNCTION:

To serve as a beacon to the outside, embodying the

luxury and attention to detail of the dining experience at Zarletti.

FORM:

The form of the installation was derived from the quality of bending that the wood veneer could withstand. We tested it’s limits and then prepared a script in Visual Basic with the parameters we found to decided on how exactly our wood would oscillate and thusly determine the lengths of each piece of wood to be cut.

CONCEPT:

We were encouraged to find a local client for which we could build a wall installation.

Although a budget was provided by the client I took it upon myself to find local businesses who would donate materials for us to use. Jeff Ball of Wisconsin Built was willing to donate nearly 5,000$ of wood veneer. Since all of his projects are custom interiors he gave us 20 species of scrap wood veneer from various projects. My position within the group was to discover how to utilize our material and find a pattern and connection relevant to the various species. With Jacob Himmelman, we came up with the idea of a pixilated fabric. By pixalating the surface we decided on a gradient that would travel from the Southern most spot on Milwaukee Street around the corner to the most Western point on Mason.

We placed the woods into families of color and created a gradient.

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horizontal rails attached the steel stud

existing wall which would support the

plywood struts. The plywood struts are

3/4� thick hand cut and routed. They

vary in depth to push and pull the curves

toward and away from the wall. The

struts then receive three plates which

could be adjusted for tolerance. These

plates were all laser cut to ensure

accuracy. The wood veneer was fitted

with holes to allow bolts to pass through

a face plate then the veneer then

the back plate to attach to the struts. To

protect and add detail to the cut ends

of the wood veneer I decided to use a

chrome finish car door edging that we

buffed by hand to make it appear to be metal.

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CONSTRUCTION: The assembly would consist of two

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“RIPPLE” ZARLETTI RESTAURANT INSTALLATION

FINAL PHOTOS

EXTERIOR WALL SECTION

CEILING PLAN

MIAD RESIDENCE TOWER ADDITIVE PROCESS: ARCHITECTURE OF THE MODERN ADDITION COMPREHENSIVE 825 PROFESSOR JIM SHIELDS FALL 2011 LOCATION:

209 South Water Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204

FUNCTION:

To renovate the existing warehouse loading dock

building of 209 S. Water Street with an addition to

function as a housing for the Milwaukee Institute of Art +

Design along with a student and faculty gallery and cafe’.

FORM:

The form of the existing building was enhanced by a glazed storefront facade to see into the gallery space from the street. The form of the tower was created by placing the public student programmed spaces on different floors and in different locations of the tower to show a play of solid and void on all of the elevations.

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MIAD RESIDENCE TOWER

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

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CONCEPT:

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2 A5.3

Roof 99' - 6"

Level 8 88' - 6"

I chose to renovate the existing building

at a low cost not only to reserve

money in the budget for a high end

residence tower but also to keep the

raw nature of the warehouse to fit in

with the 5th ward aesthetic. This type

of gritty environment serves the gallery

and cafe’ space well. I clad the tower in

cor-ten steel to appeal to the context

of the industrial site. I placed many of

the student service spaces on

different floors and locations within the

tower to create a vertical movement of

inhabitants encouraging social

interaction and allow the best views

from the public spaces for the students to enjoy.

CONSTRUCTION: The structure is made up of 8” post-

Level 6 64' - 6"

3 A5.1

Level 5 52' - 6"

5 A5.1

Level 4 40' - 6"

Level 3 28' - 6"

tensioned concrete slabs with 20” cast

in place concrete columns. 10” Steel

piles are driven into the ground to

reach bedrock 100’-0” below the

footings. The cladding is a rainscreen

wall made up of 5/32” heavy gauge

Cor-Ten Steel plate w/ 5” insulation and

a 8” steel stud backup. There is a 6”

pressure equalized cavity to allow the

Duratherm Hopper-Hung Mahogany

Windows a 6” return of Cor-Ten

producing a deep recessed window

allowing privacy for the residents and a

mass vs. void aesthetic. The curtain

walls are a Novum Linear Supported

Glass to allow the “voids” to look as one

volume instead of divided up by exterior mullions.

209 SOUTH WATER STREET MILWAUKEE, WI 53204

4 A5.3

MIAD ARTHOUSE GALLERY + RESIDENCE TOWER ADDITION

Level 7 76' - 6"

Level 2 16' - 6"

DATE:

3 A5.2

DRAWN BY: Ground Floor 0’ - 0”

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2 A5.2

CURTAIN WALL @ ROOF DETAIL

SEVENTH FLOOR PLAN

COR-TEN WALL MEETS CURTAIN WALL DETAIL

FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

TYPICAL TOWER FLOOR PLAN

COR-TEN WALL @ FLOOR DETAIL

COR-TEN WALL @ GROUND DETAIL

METROPOLIS COMPETITION METROPOLIS COMPETITION GROUP PROJECT HOLLIE ENGDAHL, JACOB HIMMELMAN, DAVE TAYLOR, TOM BARG INTELLIGENT SKINS 815 PROFESSOR GREG THOMSON FALL 2010 LOCATION: GSA Building 300 N Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, California 90012

FUNCTION: To alter the existing office building of 8 stories, 230’ X 550’ and 120’ tall into a net zero structure by any means seen fit.

FORM: The floor plates needed to be broken up to allow natural ventilation and daylight within the spaces. These interventions save energy needed for HVAC and artificial lighting but energy production must occur as well. A complex system of photovoltaics covers nearly every exterior surface of the building.

Vertical and horizontal shades line the exterior to allow more square footage for solar panels and protect the interior from solar heat gain. Energy producing buoys are placed into the Pacific Ocean for more energy production.

LIGHT

NORTH/WEST ELEVATION

NORTH/EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH/EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH/WEST ELEVATION

WATER

VENTILATION

CONCEPT: Inspiration for the built form and the energy interventions of the building are based on the natural occurring features of the site. In Los Angeles there are prevailing winds from the East and Southwest. There are many locations of fault lines nearby. There is an abundant amount of sunlight during all seasons of the year. The Pacific Ocean is 15 miles to the West of the site. The night temperatures often drop to the dew point generating condensation, otherwise, rain water is fairly scarce.

All of these features inspire the design.

ADDITIONAL TOP FLOOR

REMOVED VOLUME

RESULT

NATURAL DAYLIGHT VIA WINDOWS NATURAL DAYLIGHT VIA LIGHT PIPES SECTION 60’-0” INTO ONE LEVEL The original building had 200,000 sq.ft. floors that only had daylighting along the perimeter. The building is now 96% daylit due to the removed square footage and the light pipe system.

LONGITUDINAL SECTION THROUGH ENTIRE BUILDING

During the day we almost never have to turn on any lights because the light pipe system brings in enough natural daylight.

METROPOLIS COMPETITION

ENERGY PRODUCTION/ CONSERVATION

Los Angeles is a very arid place during the day. In the evening the air temperature often reaches the dew point allowing condensation to occur. The atrium roof is equipped with condensation collectors and water filters.

The collected water is then sprayed throughout the interior atrium space during the day, allowing evaporative cooling of the space. The cooling changes the air pressure which pulls air in from the outside creating natural ventilation.

Washing my hands produces gray water that can be filtered and used to water the California Poppies on the 8th floor. Poppies are my favorite.

An energy producing buoy for each of the 800 employees is placed into the Pacific Ocean. Waves here are strong enough to make up for over half of the building’s energy needs.

Los Angeles is an arid climate and since water is scarce it’s conservation is not only responsible but necessary.

I love how this atrium opens up to let in plenty of sunshine and fresh air.

I take my lunch break out here and feel refreshed for the rest of the day’s work.

The new operable windows and vented atrium make the building 100% naturally ventilated when outdoor temperatures are tolerable.

The direction of the wind in this location helped to determine how to slice through the building, allowing the prevailing winds to pass through providing more ventilation.

THAI BOUTIQUE HOTEL THAILAND BOUTIQUE HOTEL DESIGN STUDIO 810 PROFESSOR DON HANLON FALL 2009 LOCATION:

FUNCTION:

CONCEPT:

FORM:

Northern Thailand along the Mekong River in the middle of a bamboo forest.

The hotel is a stand alone two bedroom structure for two couples to stay comfortably.

The hotel has access to the Mekong River where venders would float down and sell local foods to the visitors. A kitchen is provided for the preparation of the vendor’s food.

The hotel incorporates Western comfort with Thai culture and local construction methods.

The structure is post and beam made of all local wood. Due to the tropical climate of Thailand the building must breathe and also be closed up for the monsoon season. The entryway slatted wall allows privacy and ventilation. The North interior wall of the common space is treated this way as well for views of the bamboo forest and natural daylight. Since the prevailing winds are from the South the South facade is protected with shutters. The upstairs features a spa with a private balcony for the visitors to look out onto the River. The roof structure has pop-outs that pressurize the interior air to prevent rain from being sucked into the space. The roof is also open to the floor below allowing hot air to pass through the first floor and be expelled via the pop-outs.

PLAN PROPORTION

ELEVATION PROPORTION

THAI BOUTIQUE HOTEL

PERSPECTIVES + MODEL

NATURAL VENTILATION

MARCUS PRIZE: BRIGHT LOTS

MILWAUKEE CITYSCAPE PROPOSALS (2) GROUP PROJECT: HOLLIE ENGDAHL + LUCILLE STRAWN MARCUS PRIZE STUDIO WINNER: FRANCIS KÉRÉ PROFESSOR CHRIS CORNELIUS SPRING 2012 LOCATION:

35th Street between Cherry Street and Vine Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208

FUNCTION:

Along 35th Street there are an alarming amount of vacant

lots. The vacancies are often a result of foreclosure and

demolition of homes. This proposal sought to give life back

to these voids and fill in the urban fabric of these blighted areas.

FORM:

Gardens will fill the voids to be enjoyed by residents but also benefit local wildlife. Five different lot types fulfill the needs of users from hummingbirds to humans. Plants species were chosen specifically for their benefit to the inhabitant and also to ensure year round color and life within the lots. Five elements made from economical materials such as PVC and OSB that would stand as forms in the garden. Two bee habitats, one for Mason Bees and one for Honey Bees. Bees are a vital part of this revitalization due to the nurturing benefits of pollination.

CONCEPT:

The benefits of these lots covers many

areas, since many of the residents don’t

own cars they can now easily walk to a

park space for their children. The scent

from the flowers will brighten the air

quality. The bees travel up to a 2 mile

radius from their hive, pollinating all

of the neighbors flower beds and

producing a delicious urban blend

honey. These areas have been hit hard

by the devastation of the recession and

the people living here are constantly

reminded of it with these vacant lots on

every block, this proposal suggests that

by filling these voids we can bring the community together.

Unemployment Elevation (Rob Zdanowski)

Figure Ground gold circles show the potential for bees to cover the whole path with only 20 hives

MARCUS PRIZE: CANSCAPE 360’ - 0 “

SITE 1

Data Summary

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Poverty levels

43.3%

17.3%

Conclusion

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FUNCTION: Here a pergola was designed to allow a sense of volume

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allotted for the pedestrians away from the traffic. Atop the pergola lay strands of tin cans which have had both ends cuts off and are oriented at different angles. This variation creates a dappled light effect upon the path reminiscent of a tree canopy. Since the cans are not affixed they will move in the wind creating “rustling” sounds indicative of wind through leaves.

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LOCATION: The second location is on the 35th Street viaduct which provides no separation between the pedestrian and the traffic.

FUNCTION: Here a can “wall” with all cans oriented at a 45 degree angle allows for dissolving views as the cars drive by and barrier for the pedestrians. At points the wall shrinks to 3’ high to allow transverse views of the city. As this is one of the most scenic locations in Milwaukee, it should encourage lookouts.

FABRICATION METHODOLOGIES “SHUTTER” KINETIC CLADDING PANEL GROUP PROJECT: HOLLIE ENGDAHL + ABBY WHITE FABRICATION METHODOLOGIES PROFESSOR GIL SNYDER + FRANKIE FLOOD FALL 2011 FUNCTION: To operate on the exterior of a building either by user control or automated reaction to weather.

CONCEPT: Each copper “shutter” can be controlled by a push plate on the interior of the building skin. The user has the option to open and close each shutter as they please or allow an automated system to operate them according to solar gains.

FORM: The form was inspired by a paper model I made imagining a building skin that would have hundred of apertures that create a texture based on user preference or sunlight conditions. The prototype consists of copper flaps with a machined copper and stainless steel opening mechanism. The second layer is weather barrier of acrylic where the CNC milling marks were left to add texture and visual

interest. The final layer is made of black acrylic push plates that can operate manually the opening of each shutter.

PROCESS PHOTOS

Prototype Moving Mechanisms

Metal Sheer

Annealing Copper

Prepping Flap for Soldering

CNC Milling Copper

Soldering Copper

CNC Milling Acrylic