Joe Scherer: Undergrad Portfolio

JOSEPH SCHERER Undergrad Portfolio

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CARPENTER’S ELIPSE Architectural Foundations I Fall 2016 Professor Joseph Choma

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Through the primitive method of using simple tools(string and nails), spaces are created with the combination of multiple elipses. This simple carpenter method creates an analog parametric model. Parametric modeling is the use of parameters and rules in order to create a series of variations. It takes a look at what happens when you change the length of the string or the location of a pin. These layered variations create a parametric composition.

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SHAPES CARVING SHAPES: BOOLEAN Architectural Foundations I Fall 2016 Professor Joseph Choma

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The boolean operation occurs when two shapes overlap each other in space to create an intersection. Each shape can be used to carve out of the other or overlap to form a third shape. This model was created with multiple tools: a wire frame model, digital model, and a solid/void model. The end result produced a radicalized cube through boolean operations that contained complex spaces and voids.

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PLANAR SURFACE VOLUMES Architectural Foundations I Fall 2016 Professor Joseph Choma

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This project was based off the idea of folded planar material. The idea is to take a flat material such as paper and to radicalize it into an intricate three dimensional rigid structure. Folding begins to introduce the idea of triangulations built into folded systems that can help divide and distribute loads more evenly, reducing localized stress conditions. The pattern above was 65 inches long and it was used to create the final model.

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CURVES FROM LINES Architectural Foundations I Fall 2016 Professor Joseph Choma

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A Ruled Surface is a surface generated by moving a straight line with the result that through every point on the surface a line can be drawn lying wholly in the surface. This technique creates the illusion of curves when using only straight lines. Using this technique a drawing was created and then a model was produced using the drawing as inspiration.

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WHERE EARTH MEETS SKY Architectural Foundations I Fall 2016 Professor Joseph Choma

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This project took the Boolean process further to create a hilltop structure that has different occupiable spaces.

There are smaller spaces for at least three people and a larger space for a large group of people. The model was made using the rigorous process of carving out the spaces using intersecting shapes.

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13 | WHERE EARTH MEETS SKY

As part of this project a joint model was created at half scale. For my joint I decided to do a small piece of the surface of the structure and make it out of concrete. The joint had a 2 foot by 2 foot base and was 6 inches deep.

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CHARLOTTE MUSEUM Architectural Foundations II Spring 2017 Professor Clarissa Mendez

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This project was proposed as a 30,000 square feet architecture museum located in downtown Charlotte, Nort Carolina. My design for this project came through a process of analyzing a precedent and then interpretting it to use in my own exploration. I wanted my design to bring people into the structure and captivate them with the open spaces and the lightness of the structure. During the design process I created a variety of models to show different characteristics that I chose to focus on.

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circulation

density

spacial

form

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1 - Entry 2 - Back Of House 3 - Auditorium 4 - Bathroom

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1 - Back Of House 2 - Exhibit 3 - Bathroom

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CHAKRASANA

Research: Design Topology Lab Summer 2017 Professor Joseph Choma Team: Wilson Marshall, Claire Hicks, Sarah Nail

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Original Pattern

Tape Pattern onto Fiberglass

Remove Tape

Fold Along Fabric Seams

Construct Temporary Structure

Deploy & Apply Resin to seams

This research project developed a process that allows fiberglass to fold like paper. By selectively coating resin on the fiberglass cloth, parts can fold along the fabric hinges. This technique eliminates the need for any molds or fasteners, while allowing for infinite variations and flat-packing capabilities. This research also suggests a means for fiberglass to transition from being a secondary component to a primary building material.

This structure was an accordion arch based on variations of the folded plate structure. This lightweight, 400 pound, pop-up pavilion was designed, fabricated by hand, and installed by five people within 30 days. The intricate pattern was composed of a total of 875 folds.

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MONTEPULCIANO Intro to Urban Context Fall 2017 Professor George Schafer

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Elevation from Via Ricci

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Transverse Section

Elevation from Via Del Pie al Sasso

Longitudinal Section

Section A1

Section B2

This project was proposed as a cantina located in Montepulciano, Italy. The design came about through a thorough process of analyzing the surrounding site conditions and precedents and then taking those ideas to use in my design. The site was an infill site, surrounded on all sides by roads and buildings. The main points for my design were creating views of the surrounding landscape, connecting the higher level to the lower level, and creating different spaces for different group sizes of people.

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The following spreads show massing and structural models as well as renderings. The renderings show the use of the spaces and the views that each space would provide. The images also show different views of the sky and surrounding landscape that I tried to capture.

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North Side Rendering

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North Side Rendering

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SHIFTING FOLDS Fluid Studio Spring 2018 Professor Dave Lee 8 Person Team 27

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PARKING ENTRANCE KENT AV

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26° WINTER SOLSTICE

CONCRETE PAVERS

WOOD BOARDWALK

PUBLIC GREEN SPACE

This project was about creating an office space that brings natural light into the building and to the workers.

Natural daylight is key to a healthy workspace and lifestyle, but not all natural light is ideal. Direct, southern sunlight can cause discomfort due to glare, heating, and harmful rays. Yet, indirect Northern light is ideal for a comfortable work environment. We optimized the lighting conditions of the Brooklyn site by using the angled faces of a folded façade system to capture soft northern light and block harsh southern light.

Programmatically, the building is subdivided into 6 stacked “neighborhoods” that promote community and shared space. Each of these smaller subdivisions integrates private offices with shared collaboration space, an office lounge, and outdoor decks for ultimate comfort and wellness.

All of the diagrams and images were created with the cooperation of other team members.

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COOLER WARMER

PERFORATED METAL PANELS DIFFUSE LIGHT DOUBLE SKIN FACADE ACTS AS THERMAL BARRIER AI

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WOOD PANELLING CREATES ‘WARMER’ ENVIRONMENT DURING COLDER SEASON

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Behind the folded panel system on the face of the building, a double skin faรงade creates a space between the exterior skin of shading panels and the glazing envelope. This space acts as an insulating layer from direct sun and wind, which then creates a more energy efficient interior space. Additionally, the gap created is used as an open air greenspace that promotes time spent outdoors, allowing employees to work in the fresh air just steps away from their offices.

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CANOPY

Fluid Studio Spring 2018 Professor Dave Lee

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Connecting two halves of City

Highlighting River

Impose River Shape on Site

Position Buildings

Canopy Ground Connections

Canopy Over Main Site

This project explored how the design a food market, as a community hub that can strengthen social connections, improve economics, and make a meaningful impact to the quality of a city center.

The location of the market, in Guelph, Ontario is intended to help attract farmers to the surrounding area.

The new market hall will improve pedestrian access and an expanded program will help to densify and activate downtown Guelph.

The design of the market is focused around the use of multiple buildings that are connected by an exterior canopy structure to help connect all of the buildings together and create inviting exterior spaces.

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Canopy Locations

Creating Posts

Expanding Post Tops

Adding Top Surface

Creating Mesh Surface

Contouring Mesh Surface

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Indoor Market 35,000 SF

Admin 3,000 SF Public Support Space 3,000 SF

Lecture Hall 4,300 SF Restaurant 11,500 SF

Residential 22,100 SF

The Canopy structure was designed with rigorous changes in their sizes and locations. My plan was to have the canopies cover a majority of the site, while not feel overpowering. I wanted the canopies to help connect all the different buildings on the site to form one form. I also wanted the canopy structure to make all of the different spaces within the site inviting.

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1 - Market 2 - Auditorium 3 - Apartment 4 - Restaurant 5- Administration

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Level 1

1- Market 2 - Auditorium 3 - Apartment 4 - Restaurant

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Level Canopy

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Wood

Glass Concrete Floor

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Northern Canopy Area

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Southwestern View

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TWENTY CONCENTRIC CIRCLES

Research: Design Topology Lab Summer 2018 Professor Joseph Choma Team: Wilson Marshall, Claire Hicks, Sarah Nail

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This research project further explored the process of folding fiberglass like paper. The initial design was a concentric circle folding patern made from paper. We continued to test to see how closely related paper was to fiberglass.

This project started out as a eight foot x eight foot flat sheet of fiberglass that when finished and folded it took up a four cubic foot space.

This structure was composed of 20 concentric circles. Each circle was evenly offset from each other. This fiberglass object was roughly 30 pound and designed, fabricated by hand, and finished by five people within ten weeks.

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Laser Cut Stencil

Dragknife Tape for Circles

Unroll Fiberglass

Do not resin on tape

Let Resin Dry

Apply Bondo to Fiberglass

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Trace Pattern onto Fiberglass

Tape Pattern onto Fiberglass

Apply Resin to Fiberglass

Cut off Excess Fiberglass

Remove Tape

Sand Surface Smooth

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THE PORTAL OF THE PIAZZA The Columbian Exchange Museum of Genvoa Studio Genoa Fall 2018 Professor Henrique Houayek Partner: Erin Doering 47

Two Separate Levels

Connecting the Two Levels

Splitting the Slope

Splitting the Levels

Adding a Canopy

Carving out Pocket Spaces

This project focused on designing a museum that would create and strengthen the urban and geographical connections of the city. The location of the museum was in Genova, Italy and the design of the museum was derived from an upside down ship and focussed on being able to move effortlessly through the space.

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First Floor Plan

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Top Level Plan

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Longitudinal Section

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Transverse Section

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1 - Glulam Beam 2 - Aluminum Structure 3 - Steel Connection 4 - Steel I-Beam

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Interior View

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Front/East Side View

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North Side View

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PIAZZA DE FERRARI

BOCCADASSE

FLORENCE

COLOSSEUM

SKETCHES Study Abroad Fall 2018

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SAN GIMIGNANO

BOCCADASSE

VENICE

ROME

PHOTOS Study Abroad Fall 2018

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Joseph Edwin Scherer jschere@g.clemson.edu | 309-258-9217

Education:

August 2015 - May 2019

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

Minor in Business Administration Clemson University, Clemson, SC 3.44 GPA | Anticipated Graduation: May 2019 President’s List | Fall 2018 Dean’s List | Fall 2015, Spring 2017

January 2014 - May 2015

Associates in Science

August 2012 - December 2013

Illinois Wesleyan University

Study Abroad:

August 2018 - December 2018

Work Experience:

Clemson University Fike Fitness Center

Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL 3.745 GPA | Graduated: May 2015 President’s List | Spring 2014 Dean’s List | Fall 2014, Spring 2015

Charles E. Daniel Center | Genoa, Italy

Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands

Welcome Center Assistant

May 2018 - August 2018

Lowes

May 2017 - July 2017 May 2016 - July 2016 February 2015 - July 2015

Morton Park District

May 2015 - August 2015 May 2014 - August 2014

Matcor Metal Fabrication

June 2012 - August 2012

Publications:

Customer Service Associate

Anderson, SC | Lumber/ISLG/OSLG East Peoria, IL | OSLG East Peoria, IL | ISLG/OSLG Equipment: Forklift/Order Picker/Narrow Aisle Reach Truck

Maintenance Crew Morton, IL Morton, IL

Assembly/Quality/Inventory/Paint Morton, IL

Project included on Archinect: Chakrasana by Joseph Choma (built Summer 2017) Project inside book: Études for Architects by Joseph Choma (Routledge, 2017)

Affiliations:

January 2019 - May 2019 August 2017 - May 2018 January 2017 - May 2017

Skills:

References:

American Institue of Architecture Students (AIAS) Graphic Chair Treasurer Co-Event Coordinator

Rhinocerous Modeling Software Sketchup Modeling Software Grasshopper Modeling Software AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud V-Ray Render Rhino Render 3D printing skills Microsoft Office Unity VR Software Hand Modeling with craft Strong communication skills

George Schafer, Lecturer, School of Architecture Clemson University, Lee 1-158, Clemson, SC 29634 schafer@g.clemson.edu

jschere@g.clemson.edu