Jon Tomko Design Portfolio

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE / BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

JONATHAN TOMKO DESIGN PORTFOLIO

CONTENTS

ACADEMIC PROJECTS 1 The Future of Small Town America 2 I.T. Solutions Center

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PROFESSIONAL WORK 3 City of Asylcum Cultural Center 4 Eastminster Presbyterian Church 5 Alexander-Bonin Gallery 6 North Salem House

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ROBOTIC CRAFTING 10 Robotic Contours 11 Stamped Ceramic Tile 12 Carved Ceramic Tile

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FINE ARTS 13

Selected Works

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A FUTURE FOR SMALL T NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO

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Auto-oriented development, outdated zoning codes, and diversity are all critical issues for the succ

TOWN AMERICA

HESIS

cess of cities.

2017-2018

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Regional Analysis Lake Erie Watershed

Ohio River Watershed

Lakes

Ohio-Erie Canal Coridor

HISTORICAL AND REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Ohio Drainage Divide

Rivers

Counties

Ohio-Erie Canal

Small towns exist within regions that typically feature at least one predominant city that dominates the region. The size of a developing city was a function of how powerful the settlement could become in the national and international economies. Predominent industries were often, and continue to be considered the economic driver of urban growth. In actuality, it was, and continues to be a city’s ability to participate in national and international trade. Cities that started earlier or were situated on bodies of water that enabled them to trade have generally had some greater stimulus for economic growth. Centralization of wealth acted as an attractor, reinforcing the growth cycle of a select few places within any given region. These places grew to dominate and exert power over the smaller towns and cities around them.

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Located on a small tributary River, New Philadelphia relied on the Ohio-Erie Canal for trade and Industry.

In the case of New Philadelphia, we find a small town of 17,000 people located in the center of a region defined by three big cities: Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Columbus. Pittsburgh, located at the confluence of three large rivers, was well suited for trade and got a jump-start on New Philadlelphia. While New Philadelphia was just being settled In 1803, Pittsburgh was already manufacturing steam boats, enhacning their trade capabilities and becoming an industry in itself. Cleveland was a big player in great lakes trade, and Columbus developed as Ohio’s state capitol. New Philadelphia was Situated on the Tuscarawas River, a smaller tributary of the Ohio River watershed, and was dangerous for traveling. A river divide further separated New Philadelphians from Great Lakes Trade, and the small city did not have the same opportunity

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Central Business District

Office

Business

Business 2

Industrial

Residential

Parks and Open Space

Corporation Line

PROBLEMS: AUTO-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND SINGLE-USE ZONING Modern zoning trends and the introduction of the automobile caused a swift outward expansion of all cities of all sizes. Many people abandoned urban centers for the suburbs, giving rise to the shopping mall, big bix stores, and muting the buzz of downtowns. The economically strong big cities have had the resources to absorb the impact of such development. Meanwhile, small towns have been impacted even greater as they are being eaten alive by sprawl, which is ripping apart the fabric of their communities.

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G Around the early 20th century, single-use zoning was seen as a way to make the complexity and uncertainty of urban environments more predictable and better understood. As Jane Jacobs observed, it also created severe imbalances in activity throughout the course of a day, leading to crime and desolation in districts which were under-used. Places like New Philadelphia are still using this approach to their cities, missing the important PRIMARY MIXED USES in their downtown. While the downtown is relatively active during the day, home to multiple offices, it is desolate by evening. In order to revitalize the downtown, reintroduing primary uses of apartments, education, and

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Existing Elevation

DEATH OF MAINSTREET The promise of modernism convinced small towns to modernize their historic downtown storefronts.

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RESTORED STOREFRONTS: SELLING THE DREAM OF MAIN STREET Swift outward expansion.

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URBAN DESIGN SOLUTIONS Forthcoming.

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RESTORED STREOFRONTS: SELLING THE DREAM OF MAIN STREET Swift outward expansion.

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‘AD-HOC’ VERNACULAR OF BACK ADDITIONS Most of the buildings in downtown New Philadelphia all have additions on the back of their buildings. Built primarily to service the publicserving functions of the atores, restaurants, and pubs that filled the fronts of the buildings, these back additions were built in an ‘ad-hoc” manner, meaning without consideration of wider application. The system of back alleyways and lots in new Philadelphia presents an opportunity for new public spaces.

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OPENING UP NEW SOCIAL SPACES Swift outward expansion.

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I.T. SOLUTIONS CENTER

CINCINNATI, OHIO - METROLAB DESIGN-BUILD

The information technology solutions center (ITSC) sought an upgrade of their office space to bett brand their office to reflect their dedication to innovation.

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ter reflect their mission of innovation. This goal of this graduate design/build was to renovate the on-campus ITSC, utilizing parametric design to

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Piano Hinges

Plywood

Triangulation Virronoi

EXISTING CONDITIONS The project began with a analysis of the needs and wants of the ITSC and their employees. The nature of the work requires the students to sit behind a desk for hours at a time, with no other options for modes of working. The office also lacks any central gathering space for team meetings, and nowhere to have their lunch. Many students were concerned for their health, and wanted to be able to work with a laptop while standing up.

Information Technology Solutions Center

Concept Plan A) Panel Walls

B) Partitions C) Standing Desk

D) Conference Table

The office is housed in a trailer. The materiality of the environment features vinyl walls and carpet and steel furniture and very little views to the outside. There was also no sense of brand identity for the ITSC, an office that is dedicated to innovation, and sought to create an environment that the office could identify with and resonate with visiting clients.

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Concept Diagram

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN The project began with an analysis of the needs and wants of the ITSC and their employees. The nature of the work requires the students to sit behind a desk for hours at a time. The office lacks any central gathering space for team meetings, and nowhere to have their lunch. Many students were concerned for their health, and wanted to be able to work with a laptop while standing up.

Information Technology Solutions Center

The office is housed in a trailer. The materiality of the environment features vinyl walls and carpet and steel furniture and very little views to the outside. There was also no sense of brand identity for the ITSC, an office that is dedicated to innovation, and sought to create an environment that the office could identify with and resonate with visiting clients.

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Grasshopper Script

Rhino Prototype Model

CONCEPT TESTING AND PROTOTYPE Forthcoming.

Study Model

Information Technology Solutions Center

Completed Prototype

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DETAILS Forthcoming.

Information Technology Solutions Center

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Standing Desk Foot Detail Conceptual Sketch Threaded Rod Top Bolt Washer CNC Plywood Panels Layered Plywood Foot Screw Wood Glue Bottom Bolt

Standing Desk Foot Final Detail

DETAILS Forthcoming.

Information Technology Solutions Center

Construction

Foot Final Detail

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DETAILS Forthcoming.

Information Technology Solutions Center

Interior Construction

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CONSTRUCTION The CNC Router was used to mill the plywood to the desired dimensions and shape. Digital files were prepared in Rhino that specified the dimensions of the raw material, and the final dimensions of the different layers of the standing desk. Hardware was chosen after experiencing the prototype. Holes were milled out to hold the nuts and bolts, and a carved line around the border to “celebrate� the edge.

Information Technology Solutions Center

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CONSTRUCTION Construction also involved the use of the wood and metal shops. In order to cut the threaded rods down to size, the circular saw was used.

The wood shop was used to finish the wooden components of the standing desk. To achieve the desired thickness of the top surface, two panels were laminated together using wood glue and clamps. Careful craftsmanship was required to line up all of the edges and holes. The surface of the tabletops were sanded using fine grit sandpaper and an orbital sander.

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Bowing of the wood made laminating the middle of the large surface a challenge. Drilling short screws into the bottom kept the two wooden surfaces in contact while the wood glue dried. Careful consideration was given to the size of the screw used so that it would not poke through to the finished side. This was an unplanned modification.

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COMPLETION Final installation took one week.. Working in the office outside of the operating hours of the ITSC, the wall team worked to assemble and install the different clusters of the tesselated panel wall, while the furniture team carried and assembled the various components over to the ITSC.

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The final design was unveiled to the ITSC office on the last day of the summer semester. They thoroughly enjoy their new standing desk. The final photographs were lit using a combination of direct and diffuse lighting to enhance the topography of the panel wall.

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ROBOTIC CONTOUR DRAWING Forthcoming

Information Technology Solutions Center

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pattern

lasercut

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roll along surface

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final roller

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stamp

final tile

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program the robot

ROBOTIC STAMPED CERAMIC TILE

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: ROBOTICALLY CARVED CERAMIC PANELS

Forthcoming TA M P E D C E R A M I C S

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Information Technology Solutions Center

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ROBOTIC CARVED CERAMIC TILE The final exercise with the robotic arm was to develop a carved pattern in a ceramic tile. A standard ceramic carving tool was attached to the arm and was used to carve the pattern. The application of this tile is a shading device or wall.

Information Technology Solutions Center

program robot

geometry

axon

prepare ceramic tile

carve

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PROFESSIONAL WORK

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EASTMINSTER PRESBY

LOYSEN + KREUTHMEIER ARCHITECTS - PITTS

the historic eastminster presbyterian church initiated a project to enhance it’s entry experience and the proposed scope is a blend of these. the design proposal was to renovate the existing histor mechanical equipment will be taken out and relocated to reveal beautiful historic masonry arc

YTERIAN CHURCH

SBURGH, PA - 2017

d create more generous congregating spaces on the first floor. various options were explored, with scopes described as small / medium / large. ric entry on station street, making it the primary accessible entrance to the sanctuary. additionally, a drop-ceiling previously added to conceal ches, drastically enhancing the historic interior.

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Existing Entrance

EXISTING CONDITIONS existing mechanical equipment housed above the drop ceiling will be relocated to reveal the original exterior arches, clarify circulation, and create a new accessible restroom.

Eastmister Presbyterian Church

Existing Interior Hallway

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REVEALING HISTORIC ARCHES existing mechanical equipment housed above the drop ceiling will be relocated to reveal the original exterior arches, clarify circulation, and create a new accessible restroom.

Eastmister Presbyterian Church

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CITY OF ASYLUM CULT

LOYSEN + KREUTHMEIER ARCHITECTS - PITTS

City of Asylum is a nonprofit organization which provides sanctuary to creative writers under threa Northside neighborhood to transform into a thriving community hub for readers, writers and neigh program includes performance spaces for readings, writing workshops, residencies, a restaurant an

TURAL CENTER

SBURGH, PA - 2017

at of persecution, imprisonment, or death in their native countries. In 2015, the organization purchased the historic Masonic Hall in Pittsburgh’s hbors. The project involved transforming a historic, deteriorating building from a house of secrets into a public mixed-use venue. The new nd bookstore.

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REMOVE EX'G STAIR REMOVE SUBFLOORING AND JOISTS THROUGHOUT, THIS BAY; PROVIDE TEMPORARY BRACING AS INDICATED IN DETAIL 4/A0.0

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REMOVE EX'G STAIR

REMOVE EX'G STAIR EX'G MASONRY ARCHES TO REMAIN

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REMOVE SUBFLOORING AND JOISTS FOR STAIR OPENING.

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REMOVE EX'G STAIR

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REMOVE EX'G STAIR REMOVE SUBFLOORING & JOISTS FOR NEW ELEVATOR & STAIR OPENING.

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Prior to the renovation, the Masonic Hall lain abandoned for many years and used for storage. In 2015, the building was in a state of deterioration. I windows, doors, and at the base of columns had remained, but damaged. Some furniture had been left behind.

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BOOKSTORE Forthcoming.

Bookshelf Track Detail

NEW W10 X 49 W10 X 49 UNDERSIDE OF NEW NEW 1/2" ST'L PLATE, 10" LT GA @ 16" o.c.

NEW W10 X 15 NEW 3/4" P'WOOD FLOOR NEW 3/4" WOOD FINISHED MOBILE SHELVING TRACK A

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NEW STAGE FLOOR

2x8 @ 12" O.C.

6" STUD WALL BELOW NEW 2 x 14 @ 16" O.C.

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Underpinned Foundation Detail A

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Reflected Ceiling Plan 14'-5"

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SLAB

DRILL AND EPOXY #3 @16"

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BASEMENT

Prior to this, the masonic hall layed abandoned for many years and was in a state of deterioration. The hall’s three structural bays were separated by interior partitions and the light well towards the front of the building extended down to the basement.

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Image Copyright © Joerg Lohse

ALEXANDER-BONIN GAL

RENFRO DESIGN GROUP - NEW YORK, NY - 201

Alexander and Bonin, an art gallery that dates back to 1995, was moving to 47 walker street in New (RDG). The lighting design process includes an on-site mock up to present different lighting options such a scale was a first for RDG. Executing the mockup meant building a portable, safe, free-standin

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York City’s Tribeca neighborhood. The space was designed by New York firm Bade Stageberg Cox with lighting design by Renfro Design Group s. When it comes to lighting design, mockups are important to see important qualitative aspects of how light will perform. However, a mockup of ng, structure to hold bulky lighting fixtures on-site.

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29° 33° 36° 42° 3’-10 1/4” 3’-3” 2’-10 3/8” 2’-4 1/2” 10’-4” First Floor Ceiling 9’-0” Basement Ceiling

Ideal Art Lighting Locations

PLANNING

Ideal Art Lighting Angles

The project involved studying the ideal lighting for artwork. Ideal locations for lighting fixtures were determined as a function of the ceiling height and measured as distances from the wall.

Alexander-Bonin Gallery

Finished Mock-Up

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EXECUTING Forthcoming

Alexander-Bonin Gallery

Constructing the Temporary Structure

Installing Track Heads

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NORTH SALEM RESIDE BOHLIN CYWINSKI JACKSON - NORTH SALEM,

Nestled on a hillside and overlooking the Titicus Reservoir in upstate New York, this house stretche providing them with enough space to entertain friends and family. The design process included quic be split up into four pieces.

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NY - 2016

es out to embrace the scenic views. the owners desired an enticing vacation home that would take advantage of all that nature had to offer, while ckly reiterating physical models with the help of rhino modeling and the laser cutting. the large-scale model measured 36x48� and had to

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Model Looking West

MODEL PLANNING

Nestled on a hillside overlooking titicus reservoir, this house stretches out to embrace the scenic views. the owners desired an enticing vacation ho process included quickly reiterating physical models with the help of rhino modeling and the laser cutting. the large-scale model measured 36

North Salem Residence

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Site Plan

ome that would take advantage of all that nature had to offer, while providing them with enough space to entertain friends and family. The design 6x48� and had to be split up into four pieces.

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MODEL PLANNING

Nestled on a hillside overlooking titicus reservoir, this house stretches out to embrace the scenic views. the owners desired an enticing vacation ho process included quickly reiterating physical models with the help of rhino modeling and the laser cutting. the large-scale model measured 36

North Salem Residence

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ome that would take advantage of all that nature had to offer, while providing them with enough space to entertain friends and family. The design 6x48� and had to be split up into four pieces.

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North Salem Residence

FINE ARTS

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Allison Pencil drawing fall 2011

North Salem Residence

Driftwood charcoal on newsprint fall 2011

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chairoscuro contĂŠ crayon on midtone paper fall 2011

North Salem Residence

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saturation study collage fall 2011

North Salem Residence

hue study collage fall 2011

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CONTACT: Jonathan Tomko (330) 506 5293 jtomko91@gmail.com 334 Yvonne Drive Youngstown, Ohio 44505