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JACOB HANSON JACOBRHANSON8@GMAIL.COM M.ARCH STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN B.S. IN ARCH FROM THE UNIVERISTY OF MINNESOTA
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INTENT: The following projects are a selected sample of my undergraduate work at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in the Bachelor of Science in Architecture program and my first semester at the University of Michigan in the 2G M.Arch program. The goal of this portfolio is to demonstrate the range in my current design abilities and approaches to architecture, as well as the diversity in my experience at different scales and the levels of collaborative and independent work. Although I have professional experience working as an architectural intern at ISG, I have purposefully narrowed my selections to academic work to provide the best example of my independent interests and to communicate the level of learning and academic experience I have acquired thus far. Through the selected works, my intent is to display my attention to detail and my passion for unique approaches to how people interact with the built environment, and with one another. I hope to continue to pursue a rewarding career in architecture, and gain valuable knowledge and experience that would come with a summer 2026 internship position.
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01 | “Green Expo 2031”
02 | “Westgate Market” 15’
University of Minnesota: Studio 04
University of Michigan: Institutions Studio
03 | “Northeast Collective Housing” University of Minnesota: Studio 03
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05 | “Wingspan” Airplane Hangar University of Minnesota: BIM
HENNEPIN ISLAND SITE
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| “The White Pine Academy” University of Minnesota: Studio 05
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01 GREEN EXPO 2031
Urban Design Proposal for the 2031 Green Exposition | Fall 2024 Location: 13690 Pine Bend Trail, Rosemount, MN Course: Architecture Studio 04 (UMN) Project Partners: Sage Wesenberg & Stevie Samuels Instructors: Carl Koepcke & Wanjing Ji Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop
CONCEPT: The Green Exposition will be coming to Minnesota in 2031, and our task for Studio 04 was to expand our boundaries to Urban Design. The main concept of my group’s expo design is the journey of the seed, and to bring this theme to life we used it to shape the expo experience, organization, and circulation.
THE JOURNEY OF THE SEED: SOW THE FUTURE, TASTE THE PRESENT
As seen in the large diagram I created to the left, visitors will enter on the west side of the site, and circulate clockwise around the expo’s main path, stopping at each district for a unique experience. Each district supplies food for our farm-to-table restaurant, which is the star of the expo.
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The exhibit clusters are on the inside of the main path, each being associated with one of the production districts on the outside. At the inner core are the host and international pavilions accompanied by a stage and green space for the opening and closing ceremonies.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
FISH/WATER GARDENS COMPOST
Our intention with this design is to keep visitors at the expo all day by providing them with various commerical activities beyond the requirements of the expo. After the expo we imagine this self-sustaining expo turning into a self-sufficient living community.
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Final site plan produced by Jacob Hanson.
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Aerial view produced by Jacob Hanson. Staff housing axon produced by Jacob Hanson. Exhibit cluster axon produced by Sage Wesenberg. Brewery axon produced by Stevie Samuels.
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As the star of the expo, we created a detailed design of our farm-to-table restaurant and market. The restaurant sits on top of the berm that wraps around the ticketed portion of our expo. On the parking side is the market and on the expo side is the restaurant, with the berm’s biking path cutting through the middle of the building. Floor plan produced by Jacob Hanson. Render hand-drawn by Sage Wesenberg and photoshopped by Jacob Hanson. Section produced by Sage Wesenberg. Axon produced by Jacob Hanson.
RESTAURANT
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A closer look at the core of our expo reveals the canal that seperates the production land from the exhibit clusters. The exhibit clusters are surrounded by botanical gardens following the same 20 x 20 grid to allow for free movement. Physical model produced by Jacob Hanson, Stevie Samuels, and Sage Wesenberg.
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02 WESTGATE MARKET
Health & Wellness Market in Ann Arbor | Fall 2025 Location: 2475 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI Course: Institutions Studio (University of Michigan) Instructor: Sharon Haar Software: 5D, Rhino, Illustrator
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CONCEPT: The concept for Westgate Market surrounds urban farming and how the program of the site can directly support commerce in the interior. My idea of commerce with regard to the exchange of goods expands beyond the standard market model, providing an exchange of ideas and practices with regards to health and wellness.
PRIMARY MARKET STALLS
BAR/CAFE
BATHROOMS
FITNESS CENTER
SPORT COURT
AUDITORIUM
CIRCULATION
UTILITY
RESTAURANT/ TEST KITCHEN
ADMIN OFFICES
Thus, this health and wellness market features indoor and outdoor vendor stalls, an auditorium for wellness education, a fitness center and sport court, a test kitchen for visitors to learn how to cook healthy meals, and a restaurant. The roof is both farmable and walkable, and the interior is heated and cooled geothermally. This project acts as a catalyst for further sustainable development in the area, demonstrating the benefits of replacing expansive parking lots with permeable, productive land.
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The central ramps seen in plan follow the creases in the roof and slope to match the pitch above. The porous layout encourages the movement of visitors between programs, keeping them engaged throughout the day.
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Operable accordion doors open the interior market to the outdoor one and provide passive ventilation in the warmer months. The site sections reveal the geothermal field beneath the market, allowing the building to operate more efficiently.
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This layout is not only designed for visitor experience, but also to facilitate efficient and safe egress in case of an emergency.
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PUBLIC MARKETS | ARCH 552 INSTITUTIONS STUDIO (3G4/2G1)
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Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
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A2 WELLNESS MARKET Commerce Studio Sharon Haar Jacob Hanson
LIFE SAFETY REVIEW A2 WELLNESS MARKET Commerce Studio Sharon Haar Jacob Hanson
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The farmable land extends into the site, creating a connection to the existing shopping center and reducing the amount of impermeable surfaces.
Exterior renders created using D5. The roof slopes to meet the ground for public access and it tilts in various directions for effective daylighting. 15
03 NORTHEAST COLLECTIVE LIVING Communal Housing in Northeast Minneapolis | Spring 2024 Location: 1209 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, MN Course: Architecture Studio 03 (UMN) Project Partner: Aria Lissick Instructor: Anjali Ganapathy Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop
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First level floor plan and site plan produced by Jacob Hanson.
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CONCEPT: Through rigorous research of MOS Architect’s “Thoughts on a Walking City,” a proposal to convert the streets of Orange, New Jersey into housing and commerical space, my project partner, Aria Lissick, and I designed a collective housing facility for Northeast Minneapolis focused on community interaction, shared resources, and easy access to necesities within a walkable distance. Prior to the design phase of this project, we created a set of diagrams to best illustrate the core ideas of MOS Architect’s proposal. This set of diagrams included the walking radius diagram I created to the left, in addition to the ideas I expressed through simple sketches above. 17
In order to develop our form without a street grid to break, we developed our own 17’ x 17’ grid across the rectangular site. We then arranged 17’ x 68’ rectangles to reach out towards the street and create inner courtyard spaces, while remaining closed to the rear. Given a list of programatic deliverables, we placed the residential space on the perimeter of the building and the community spaces towards the core.
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Unit designs to the left produced by Jacob Hanson & Aria Lissick. Final upper level floor plan above produced by Aria Lissick. Section perspective below produced by Jacob Hanson.
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AXON 1’ = 1/16”
Axon produced by Jacob Hanson & Aria Lissick.
The first level floor plan produced by myself showcases our sliding glass panel wall design to open the building up to the community courtyards, each programmed with a different use. Each 17’ x 68’ rectangle contains multiple private sleeping units, although the residents share kitchen, dining, and laundry resources. 21
04 WINGSPAN AIRPLANE HANGAR Community & Small Commercial Airplane Hangar | Spring 2024 Location: Minneapolis, MN Course: Design & Rep with BIM (UMN) Instructor: Benjamin Delwiche Software: Revit, Photoshop
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Upper Roof 32' - 0" Lower Roof 18' - 0" Mezzanine 12' - 0" Level 1 0' - 0"
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Airplane Hangar
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A104 Scale 1/32" = 1'-0"
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Locker Room 1 Locker Room 2
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The goal of this project was to enhance my Revit skills through designing an airplane hangar for private and small commerical planes. Given specific spatial requirements, I designed the building to appear like a set of bird wings, with the small wing covering the office area and the large wing covering the hangar. The building is complete with a mezzanine over the hangar interior, an office space, a break room, locker rooms, and a storage room. The ceiling also has a unique design to provide adequate lighting to the interior. All drawings were produced in Revit, including the renders, and were submitted to the class instructor on a typcial construction drawing set. Render edits were made in Photoshop. 23
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Render taken from the airstrip to the south of the hangar. Note the slople of the curtain walls matches the slope of the roof.
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05 THE WHITE PINE ACADEMY
Learning Center For Minnesota’s Lumber Industry| Spring 2025 Location: Hennepin Island, Minneapolis, MN Course: Architecture Studio 05 (UMN) Instructor: Jessica Garcia Fritz Software: Rhino, Illustrator
CONCEPT: Pe rs ona l re s e arch w as c e nte re d arou nd Wh ite Pi ne, i nclu d i ng it s va lu e as a bu i l d i ng mate r i a l, it s de c re as e a c ross s c a l e s , and it s h istor i c a l s i g n i f i c anc e to t he st ate of Mi n ne s ot a . Wh ite Pi ne w as onc e t he mate r i a l gol d t hat d rove t he e st abl ish me nt of t he lu mb e r m i l ls on He n ne pi n Isl and, but s i nc e t he st ar t of t he l og g i ng i ndust r y i n Mi n ne s ot a , Wh ite Pi ne has de c re as e d e x p one nt i a l ly f rom t he st ate’s fore st s , f rom w r itte n sp e c i f i c at i ons , and f rom t he pro du c t i on s ite. Wit h t he us e of a v isu a l i zat i on app ar atus , I c om mu n i c ate d my re s e arch f i nd i ng s t h rou g h e xt r a - or t hog r aph i c d r aw i ng s , mo dels , and mate r i a l org an i zat i ons . T he d e s i g n fo c us e s on t he e st abl ish me nt of a lu mb e r a c a de my te a ch i ng Wh ite Pi ne pre s e r vat i on , t i mb e r c onst r u c t i on , and t he i mp or t anc e of t he lu mb e r i ndust r y to Mi n ne s ot a . T he Wh ite Pi ne Ac a de my has t wo c ampus e s : One on He n ne pi n Isl and and t he ot he r i n t he “L ost For t y” i n nor t he r n Mi n ne s ot a . T he L ost For t y is t he l ast ol d g row t h Wh ite Pi ne fore st i n t he st ate of Mi n ne s ot a and prov i d e s stu d e nt s w it h an i m me rs ive e x p e r i e nc e w it h Wh ite Pi ne. PHASE 1 DEVELOPMENT
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OPEN STUDY SPACE & COMPUTER LAB
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The Hennepin Island campus is designed to be the main learning center and is proposed to be constructed of mass timber.
HENNEPIN ISLAND SITE
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Final review visualization apparatus showcasing the timber frame construction of the satelite campus amongst the old growth White Pine forest.
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JACOB HANSON JACOBRHANSON8@GMAIL.COM M.ARCH STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN B.S. IN ARCH FROM THE UNIVERISTY OF MINNESOTA