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Architecture - Structural Engineering

PORTFOLIO By Madison Bowman

B.S Civil Engineering Technology *M. Architecture *M.S. Structural Engineering

ABOUT ME

*In pursuit

GOOD FOOD, GOOD DESIGN Many of my hobbies, like baking, allow me to look at the design process as a whole and pay close attention to detail. Having a bachelors degree in civil engineering and pursuing a masters in architecture and structural engineering permits me to appreciate all elements of a building, even the unseen ones. Personally, I am a fan of adaptive reuse and advocate for circular economy. I have a lot to learn, and I look forward to it.

SKILLS AutoCAD Lumion Microsoft Office Illustrator Indesign RAM Structures Revit

Lofted Towers

Modular Re-creation

ENT Expansion

Valdosta Airport Cab

Graduate, Group, 2023

Graduate, Solo, 2023

Ungraduate, Group, 2023

Passsero Associates, 2022

26 BTV Airport Renovation Passsero Associates, 2022

Sketching Exploration Graduate, Solo, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENT

The Kaleidoscope

Honorable Mention, Earl Prize

Graduate, Group, 2023 Print Coordinator, Photographer, Report, Technical Drawings

The Kaleidoscope features structurally optimized interlocking concrete blocks, designed from the negative space from a circular grid. The design uses additive formwork that was 3D printed using PLA. Colored glass panels within the blocks highlight the original grid while casting vibrant patterns on surrounding surfaces, enhancing the overall ambiance. While tailored for a museum setting, the design encourages exploration for all visitors of all ages and displays the innovation and customization of 3D printed molds.

Specifically for this mold, a screw cap allows for undercuts in concrete, meaning either side of the mold can have different perforation sizes, which significantly reduced the volume of the module. Another major design element of the mold is the walls; just by exchanging a few walls, a person can create two types of conditions for the normal, corner, and edge mold. The walls can also be replaced with a larger or smaller radius, as well as different sized screws. The design is optimized for volume reduction and grid customization.

Along the lines of adapatbility, the corner condition (Type B) used a cold joint method, meaning the first cast is made, turned 90 degrees, and inserted back to the mold, to have another cast poured around it. This was achieved by exchanging two of the original mold walls for one long, which allowed for a similar demolding sequence as seen on the previous page. This method was used because cold joint is a stronger joinery than standard grouting. Considering our assembly relies heavily onto each other to remain structurally stable, it was vital that all connections be secure and limit instability on corner conditions.

The structural optimization and customization are the key components to this project. On top of this, the mold walls, plugs, and base can be customized to adapt to project necessities (e.g. lighting, limited space) and change the radius on center holes and grid circulars/window panes. This simple adaptability in the mold design is much like the toy the modular is named after, simple, colorful, and ever changing.

Live Action

Lofted Tower

Rhino & Grasshopper Study (5 Variations) Graduate, Solo, 2023

Type A - Latern

Point attraction and pattern defomation

Type E - Swiss Cheese

Point attraction and void study on twisted tower

Type B - Keyboards

Explore simple patterns and attraction on twisted tower

Type D - Behive

Complex tower and pattern study (no attraction)

Type C - Wide Keyboard

Pattern study on varying tower depths and heights

Analytics The intent of this study was to observe grasshopper paneling untilities through tower creation and variation. The parameters focused on creating a 3D patterned grid on lofted tower surface, rather than projecting pattern onto surface, to work with attraction points. Parameters are outlined as: • Overall and floor to floor height • Top, middle, and bottom polygons’ size and diameters • Tower twist (in degrees) • Pattern x & y axis populations (distiction between top and bottom of twist) • Movement of attaraction/repulsion points • Main geometry shape and depth (incliding piping & nurves curve)

SCALE OF LOFTED TOWERS

MANUFACTORING

0.08”

0.75”

0.61” 5.00” *Drawings shown are N.TS.

MOLD MAKING

2.43”

0.50”

Modular Re-creation:

The Bank of Hawaii Facade Graduate, Solo, 2023

Despite being built in 1966, it still holds a timeless facade: Not only is the facade eye-catching but also is seemingly simple. This simplicity derives from the complex formwork of the concrete,the modular pieces are viewed as ‘straight’ even when they are curved. In order to recreate the facade, it was then broken down into a modular piece and modeled in Rhino. The modular was then 3D printed, molded, casted, and assembled on a smaller scale. By analyzing and producing a scaled version, it allows for practice in complex geometry modeling and recognizes the additive manufacturing process.

CASTING AND ASSEMBLY

Structures, such as moment frames and beams, are left exposed because the ENT building is often used as a teaching example for electrical and civil engineering students. The braced framing also acts as a natural shade to the common spaces, important for the harsh southern sun. In additio, pockets of environment were cultivated into this design to enrich and encourage student c o l l a b o r a t i o n

ENT Expansion

Rochester Institure of Technology

Undergraduate, Group, 2023 Architect, Lead Structural Engineer

The Engineering Technology Hall (ENT) is located in the northwest region of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) campus. RIT was seeking design options for the expansion of the ENT. The intention of the ENT Expansion is to fulfill RIT’s Master Campus Plan and provide more learning opportunities for students while having an aesthetic that fits in the community. Work for the capstone was full services: including, but not limited to, construction bids and documents, land acquisition, LEED considerations, architecture , structural engineering, civil engineering, and cost estimation.

The buidling expansion was limited to 50 feet in the southern direction due to existing buildings, utilities, and oncoming projects from the RIT Master Plan. Despite this, the expansion is approximately 17,000 sf and includes the following: • Meets for LEED Silver requirements • Indoor/outdoor common space, outdoor garden • 110 seat auditorium • 3 labs + 3 large classrooms + 1 research room • 18 offices • Secluded study areas • New printing room

The building design was inspired by the Golisano College that sits adjacent to ENT. By adding curved elements and outdoor arrangements to the expansion, it will allow for the natural flow between the two buildings, while attracting the campus population. The current ENT building lacks a key identifier, making it difficult to locate on campus. With an outdoor canopy and juxtaposition between the masonry and class, the building attracts the eye without disturbing the campus aesthetics

3D Perspective

Valdosta Airport Cab, 2022 Passero Associates Profesional Experience Structural Intern

During my internship, with Passero Associates, I assisted in many document setup, involving model work, plan documentation, and detailing through Revit. The Valdosta project branched into a personal practice of massing and modeling for slanted columns. The slanted column feature in Revit works for architectural features, but when trying to model connections or work structurally, it is less cooperative. However, when treating in the cab space as a mass, slanted columns and connection assigning became easier.

BTV Airport Renovations, 2022

Passero Associates Profesional Experience Structural Intern

Continuing with my internship, I was given an opportunity to model an existing portion of the airport and design framing for two small renovations: An escalator removal and ramp addition. Under the supervision of a structural engineer, I pieced together existing plans (circa 1948, 1972, 1985, & 2003) while referring to architecture’s point cloud and the engineer’s notes from site visit. While seemingly ordinary, this is my first official project as an engineer, and inspiring me to continue similar works in building preservation and rennovation.

Urban Zed - Spring 2024 Oslo Opera House Norway

HDR Adaptive Reuse Studio - Spring 2024

Sketching Exploration Recent Notebook Additions Graduate, Solo, 2024

Having an engineering background does not put me in a disposition, only an opportunity for growth. In order to grow my architecture expression with regards to my structural engineering passion, I turned to sketching. As demonstrated in these sketches, I have a natural attraction to bold colors and movement

Madison Bowman mb86@illinois.edu