JESSICA PFEIFFER SELECTED WORKS
PORTFOLIO
JESSICA PFEIFFER C O N TA C T
EXPERIENCE
Kenosha, WI
HANDEL ARCHITEC TS
jpfeiff43@gmail.com issuu.com/jessicapfeiffer
SKILLS 3D MODELING Revit Rhino SketchUp Autocad
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SUMMER 2019 Angels Landing | Presentation Materials Treasure Island C2.1 | Schematic Design + Presentation Materials + Model Preparation 1001 Van Ness | Design Development Austin Proper Hotel + Residence | Construction Administration Winthrop Center | Construction Documents
G O E T T S C H PA R T N E R S ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | CHICAGO, IL |FALL 2018 320 South Canal | Schematic Design + Presentation Materials + Model Preparation One Chicago | Design Development + Presentation Materials
ADRIAN SMITH + GORDON GILL ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | CHICAGO, IL |SPRING 2018
GRAPHICS Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Bluebeam
Al Wasl Plaza | Design Development + Construction Documents
E D U C AT I O N U N I V E R S I T Y O F C I N C I N N AT I MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE | CLASS OF 2020
RENDERING Vray Lumion
PHYSICAL Laser cutting 3D printing CNC routing Physical modeling
Graduate assistant for DAAP publications
U N I V E R S I T Y O F W I S C O N S I N - M I LWA U K E E BACHELORS OF SCIENCE | ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES | CLASS OF 2017 Honors
H O N O R S & AWA R D S Outstanding Research | Thesis Cincinnati GRAD scholarship SUPERjury merit award | Umbrella Skin Dean’s List | Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 All-American Award | collegiate athlete with 3.5 GPA and above
PROFESSIONAL
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CONTENTS
01 DIAGRID TOWER
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02 UMBRELLA SKIN
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03 KERN PARK ELEMENTARY
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04 DATASCAPES: THESIS
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05 CERAMIC VESSELS
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06 COMMUNITY CENTER
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07 AL WASL PLAZA
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08 320 S CANAL
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09 TREASURE ISLAND C2.1
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01 SPRING 2017 MILWAUKEE, WI PRECAST TOWER
DIAGRID TOWER Situated between the Intermodal Station and the upand-coming entertainment district of Milwaukee, the elegant 24-story tower is located on St. Paul street. It is visible from most parts of downtown Milwaukee and its unique form creates a destination point in a neighborhood that has been underdeveloped. It will provide much needed office, hotel, and retail space. The tower’s expressive silhouette is the result of it’s unique diagrid structure. It integrates architectural expression and the unique engineering solutions of precast concrete. The diagrid structure creates flexible floor plates that can accommodate the office and hotel need as well as unique interior spaces. A central concrete core and sloping perimeter structure support precast concrete slabs. The concrete speaks to the industrial history of Milwaukee while using the material in a modern and revolutionized way exemplifying forward progress for the city.
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CONNECTION DETAILS The diagrid structure consists of 18 unique nodes and intermediate members that span from node to node. Each node has NMB splice sleeves that host rebar to form a connection.
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OFFICE MECHANICAL
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DETAIL 01 Intermediate floor & glazing connection
DETAIL 02 Floor slab & vertical connection
DETAIL 03 Floor slab & horizontal connection
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02 FALL 2016 MILWAUKEE, WI BUILDING FACADE
UMBRELLA SKIN The Umbrella Skin is a kinetic facade that reacts to its surroundings, creating a dynamic building facade. It becomes alive as it reacts to climatic conditions. Each umbrella opens and closes as the sun travels along its solar path to take advantage of natural daylight and minimize heat gain. The umbrellas create a dual-envelope facade. Each umbrella is a 14 foot diamond, consisting of 8 separate panels. Each panel has three different sets of arms that are connected to a ring hub. The ring hub is attached to the cantilever struts, which are tied back to the main structure. The umbrellas would be programmed to react to the sun’s solar path and be able to open and close with power from an actuator. To accommodate different situations, different materials can be used to satisfy the needs of various building and programmatic needs.
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Supporting cantilever struts ETFE fabric mesh Fabric mesh frame & sub frame Stabilizer Actuator: power & supply Structure ring hub Structure sleeves Star pin connection Structure arms Strut sleeves: penetrate curtain wall and connect to structure
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Frameless glass balustrade with aluminum channel
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Composite decking
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Strut sleeve
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ETFE mesh
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Structure sleeve
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Stabilizer
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2� acoustical drop ceiling
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Double glazing
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Extruded aluminum facade rail
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3 mm sheet stainless-steel cladding masking load-bearing structure
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Steel I edge beam
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80 mm panel: sheet aluminum with thermal insulation
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Diagrid structure
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3 mm sheet stainless-steel cladding masking load-bearing structure (interior)
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Steel decking with concrete topping
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Steel angle fastener to edge beam
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Insulated pre-fabricated aluminum panel
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MODEL PROTOTYPE We constructed a 2” = 1’ scale prototype to demonstrate how the umbrella mechanics function. The frame and subframe are milled out of 1/8” aluminum. The ETFE is being represented with two layers of painted metal mesh. The model can be wired to a 6V battery which mimics the role of the actuator so the umbrella can open and close.
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03 SPRING 2017 MILWAUKEE, WI K-8 SCHOOL
KERN PARK ELEMENTARY Kern Park Elementary was designed around the three main activities in a typical school day: learn, eat, play. Similar programmatic elements were grouped together to create four massings. The different programmatic elements are connected by linear corridors that flow outdoors. The programmatic massings were then arranged to form connections between similar programs and provide optimal conditions for the specific needs of each type. The arrangement created a secure courtyard that opens up to the rest of the park. Louder spaces, such as the gymnasium and cafeteria were placed closer to the main street and playground because they don’t require a quiet environment. Learning spaces were nestled further into the park providing quieter conditions while being immersed into nature. The facade also interacts with the occupants of the building. Pop out windows create an intimate space for children to read, nap, or enjoy the park’s greenery.
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School Occupiable roof Basketball courts Bathrooms Baseball field Tennis courts Playground XX
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Gymnasium Administration Cafeteria Pre-K
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Kindergarten Library Core Classrooms Idea Space
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Playground Music Room Computer Lab Elective Classrooms
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FACADE SYSTEM
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Green roof Fiber cement panel cladding Polished stainless steel to insulated roof Polished stainless steel sheet to match window color Double glazing Floor finish to continue into window Window bay secondary support structure High density performance insulation Polished stainless steel finish Window bay cantilever support steelwork
04 SPRING 2020 CHICAGO, IL THESIS
DATASCAPES As we move toward a digital age, our economy and society continue to shift towards increased digital information management which is stored in data centers. With the embrace of the digital world, the physical ramifications of data centers are often overlooked. They are high-energy consuming typologies. Through architecture, their environmental impacts can be mitigated by transforming these high-energy consuming typologies into energy-producing resources. This thesis presents a sustainable way of implementing a data center into an urban context that serves as a source of energy, provides technology access to people who do not otherwise have access, and illuminates layers of data. It blends learning, recreation, and technology into a space where body and mind can be activated. The program is meant to promote human interaction and health, regardless of race or economic status and ultimately create links between people that would not otherwise connect with each other.
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RECAPTURING WASTE HEAT Data centers are constantly storing, moving, processing, and analyzing data and due to the constant tasks being performed, the servers become hot and expel waste heat. Often times, the mechanics of data centers are designed to reduce waste heat, but the production of waste heat is inevitable and we are not capitalizing on an opportunity to actively reuse that heat energy. By pairing a data center with heat consuming operations, it can create a closed-loop system that has little to no waste. Energy generated from the data center travels through the building, gradually giving off heat, and returning to the data center to cool it down. This cycle repeats indefinitely, producing energy that supplies the community center and surrounding dwellings.
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WASTE HEAT CYCLE
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DATA CENTER
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COMMUNITY SPACE
HOUSING
HEAT REDISTRIBUTION
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LOWER LEVEL ONE
Data hall Data center office Pool plant Parking Vertical farm Sauna Natatorium Sunken plaza Lobby Security Weights Cardio Multi-purpose Rec zone
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Gymnasium Climbing wall Simulation sports Kids zone Activity wall
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Lobby Cafe Office Multi-purpose Classrooms Technology lab Sunken plaza Leisure field LED garden Dog Park Splash fountains Outdoor recreation Parking ramp A
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GFRC PANEL LEDs (embedded in panel) CONTROL
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05 SPRING 2019 3D PRINTED CERAMICS
CERAMIC VESSELS This project was a mini-installation focusing on creating ceramic vessels that are robotically extruded. They were developed through algorithmic modeling and speculate on aggregation methodologies, digital fabrication processes, and robotic craft. The base unit’s winding S-shaped footprint along with its rotation around the Z-axis creates rhythmic slot-like spaces when aggregated. There are moments of intersection that create solid mass which then flow into voids. While the aggregation method is characterized by symmetry, consisting of mirroring and reflecting cells, the asymmetrical unit creates distinct conditions on the front and backside. The project speculates on unexpected formal arrangements and material artifacts that are not typically associated with ceramics. Experimentation was done with mason stains to dye the clay. The resulting surface geometry varies in color and texture creating an elusive optical illusion with enhanced three-dimensionality.
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CLAY EXTRUSION MODEL Printed with a Lutum Clay Extruder Feed Type: 10 lb. Lutum Clay Cartridge Nozzle size: 6mm No. of refills: 2 Actual print time: 7 hours 30 minutes Maximum working pressure: 6.6 bars(81.2 psi) Clay supplier: Core Clay / Cincinnati Clay type: 125 lb of WC609 White Stoneware w/ very fine white grog Mason Stain: 6319 Lavender, 6308 Delphinium Blue, 6021 Red Water content: 18 fl oz Layer distance: 2.5 mm Tolerance: 9100 subdivisions Auto mode speed: 5% of 30% full speed of 2m/s Toolpath specificity: wait function of 1s every 5 command lines Supports: no
SURFACE MODEL Cubic Dimensions: 10” x 10.5” x 14.5” Overhang Angle: 50 deg. maximum Generated with: ALICE platform by ZAHA Code Surface Specificity: smoothed control points, rotated by 6 deg. every tool path, form scaled gradually by contour in Rhino Printing simulation: Yes with Unity by ZAHA Code Simulation Mode: Grasshopper layer height contour and offset script w/manual clipping place check Simulation Estimate: No layers stacking over halfway of layer below Rapid Code: generated with KUKA|prc Initial Issues: clay extrusion rate too slow, overhang angle too large Adjustments: wetter clay, box fan for faster dry time, manual adjustment of contours w/ grasshopper script visualization Aggregation Logic: mirrored on x and y axis and stacked Connection: foam contour at stacking joint
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FOAM CONNECTOR
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06 SUMMER 2018 COLUMBUS, IN COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMUNITY CENTER This project investigated the site of Eliel Saarinen’s First Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana. The church population in the Columbus area is decreasing due to a variety of different factors, but they are committed to finding new ways of engaging the community. The goal of this studio was to implement a new program that would encourage more community engagement despite religious affiliation. The design approach began with small, detail investigations that were gradually developed and implemented into the overall strategy. My proposal consisted of a community center, amphitheater seating that wraps around the east and south sides of the courtyard connecting the two levels, and sunken plaza. The main feature of the plaza would be the water fountains creating a splash pad in the summer which would be converted into an ice rink during the winter. The plaza would host a variety of events and activities all year long such as farmer’s markets, concerts, and outdoor mass.
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Zinc fascia Gutter Insulation Decking
Downspout Glazing Ventilation panel
Cedar wood planks
Drainage channel Foundation Concrete pad
Gravel trench Drainage pipe
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07 ADRIAN SMITH + GORDON GILL DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES CULTURAL
AL WASL PLAZA Upon my arrival to Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, I quickly started working on Al Wasl Plaza and spent the entirety of my internship working on this project. Al Wasl Plaza, an open space at the center of the Expo 2020 master plan, combines design, innovative technology, and an interactive domed trellis incorporating an immersive projection experience. After the Expo completes in 2021, the plaza will be central to the legacy district. The surrounding buildings will be converted into two hotels and three office buildings. I spent the majority of my internship working on the hotel buildings along with some work on the trellis. I assisted in the production of construction drawings. For each issuance of drawings, I was responsible for specific drawings such as life-safety drawings, area plans, geometry plans, room and door schedules, and overall sections. I picked up various red lines throughout the project as well as updating various diagrams and renderings.
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08 GOETTSCH PARTNERS CHICAGO, IL COMMERCIAL
320 SOUTH CANAL During my time at Goettsch Partners, I primarily worked on the design and development of 320 South Canal, a 50-story tower with 1.5 million square feet of Class A office space and associated amenities. The majority of the site, approximately 1.5 acres, is set aside as a public park. During the first half of my internship, I was working on various other projects including 320 S Canal. Since my time was being split, my main responsibility for this project was preparing presentation drawings (plans, elevations, renderings, etc.) and models for client design meetings. The workflow for these drawings was primarily Photoshop based. In the latter half of internship, the project was ramping up for a schematic design deadline. With this shift, Revit became the primary software I used working on this project. My responsibilities ranged from creating new sheets, setting up new views, organizing and refining drawing layouts, modeling design options, and picking up red lines.
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T.O. PENTHOUSE 715’ - 9”
MECHANICAL 50TH FLOOR 672’ - 6” 49TH FLOOR 672’ - 6”
33RD FLOOR 444’ - 0”
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17TH FLOOR 228’ - 8”
5TH FLOOR 80’ - 6”
MECHANICAL 3RD FLOOR 45’ - 0”
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RETAIL PARKING PARKING
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09 HANDEL ARCHITECTS SAN FRANCISCO, CA HOUSING
TREASURE ISLAND C2.1 I had the opportunity to work on several different projects - all in different phases of developmentduring my time at Handel Architects. These projects allowed me to refine a wide range of experience and skill. The main project I worked on was Treasure Island C2.1. As part of an agreed plan between The City and County of San Francisco and its Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA), Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island are being redeveloped. The plan will create an entirely new community of 18,000 people. Development is proceeding in phases with parcel C2.1 being apart of phase one. I created presentation drawings, which were created using Rhino, Vray to render, and Photoshop for any post-processing. As the project moved along, I became primarily responsible for all things relating to the exterior. I assisted in setting up schematic design documents and creating/ editing Revit families and parameters.
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jpfeiff43@gmail.com issuu.com/jessicapfeiffer