PORTFOLIO MORGAN DOHERTY
PORTFOLIO MORGAN DOHERTY
THE INSTITUTE AT CADES COVE
HLALUEKA SCHOOL MOZAMBIQUE
MEMORY AND DIGITAL PERCEPTION
PAULETTE SLAUGHTERHOUSE
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Architecture
865-313-5860
morgandoh@gmail.com
Chicago, Illinois
MORGAN DOHERTY
CONTACT
Morgandoh@gmail.com (865) 313-5860 1353 N State Parkway Chicago, Illinois 60610
www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-doherty-bb996619b https://morgandohertydesign.myportfolio.com
HONORS
2024 UTK Normandy Scholars Summer Study Abroad
UTK Distingiuished Design Awards Nominee and Finalist
2024 Volunteer of Distinction
2022 AIA Middle Tennessee Design Award Integrations Team Nomination
Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society Member
2022 UTK School of Architecture Scholarship Recipient 2021 EUReCA 2nd Year Nomination and Participant
2020 Uber Review Participant 2nd Year Representative
2019 Rotary Club of Knoxville RFK Finalist and Scholarship Recipient
SKILLS
Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Rhino Revit Grasshopper Vray Enscape Autocad Houdini Fabrication
EDUCATION
LEED Green Associate 09/2024 U.S. Green Building Council
The University of Tennessee 08/2019 Bachelor of Architecture 05/2024 3.97 GPA
Summa Cum Laude- Dean’s List
Tau Sigma Delta- Architecture Honor Society 2024 Volunteer of Distinction
Normandy Scholars Program 01/2024 France, Germany, Morocco | Study Abroad 06/2024
University of Arkansas Rome Center 01/2023 Rome, Italy | Study Abroad 05/2023
EXPERIENCE
Architectural Intern | Knoxville, TN 05/2022 08/2023
Johnson Architecture
• Submitted drawing sets for review and coordinated with contractors to choreograph and complete sets.
• Investigated architectural archaeology in historical structures to restore to original building typology.
• Led landscape and design project for local nonprofit.
• Participated in various multi-profession meetings such as lighting and engineering consultations.
• Conducted on site measurements to develop detailed digital models and construction drawings.
Teaching Assistant | University of Tennessee 08/2022 03/2024
Design Representation III & IV
• Strengthened student skills in information modeling and computational tools to translate between multiple tools, techniques, and design ambitions.
• Organized a studio of student projects, grades, and critiques for weekly assignments and projects to help develop a fundamental understanding of established and emerging digital workflows.
Design Implementation III
• Choreographed design and expression with structural archetypes, energy considerations, and material properties related to building systems and their interrelationship
• Informing formal ordering systems and essential behaviors, including structure to skin relationships.
Research Assistant | University Research 08/2022 12/2023
Soft Boundaries Lab
• Researched topology optimization in a design integration and implementation analyzing forces on full scale furniture.
• Experimented with new technology through Augmented Reality in the Microsoft Holo-Lens creating a parametric, curving masonry wall.
THE INSTITUTE AT CADES COVE
Fall 2022 | Arch 471 | Hansjorg Goritz
University of Tennessee
Contributors: Jakob Mikres and Katie Rice
Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee
Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of the Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove draws millions of visitors each year. The influx of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic has led to deforestation and the emergence of a monoculture dominated by fescue grasses. In response, the architectural intervention serves as a barrier, creating a boundary for vehicles, housing, and architectural programs. This approach aims to pave the way for the rewilding of the National Park, restoring it to its pristine and natural state.
PAULETTE SLAUGHTERHOUSE
Fall 2023 | Arch 496 | Catty Dan Zhang
University of Tennessee
Contributors: Ella Larkin and Hollie Sikes
Location: Union County, Tennessee
This parafictional narrative challenges the delineation between humane and speculative elements within a farm-to-table paradigm. Its exploration into the contemporary meat industry creates a complex commentary ‘BIG MEAT’. This immersive overnight venture not only provides comprehensive education on the intricacies of Appalachia lifestyle, but also offers an authentic taste of rural living.
Houdini rendered machine clouds anaylzing labor affects through the lens of logistics
3’x6’ site model displaying the waffled topography with the four conglomerated microfactories. Culminateing in the removable dining expereince section model as seen above
demonstrating the railing system inside the meat freezer which nestles into the Motel for guests to experience for their leisure
HLALUEKA SCHOOL MOZAMBIQUE
Spring 2022 | Arch 374 | Maged Guerguis
University of Tennessee
Location: Chokwe, Mozambique
Envisioned to enhance the educational environment for upcoming students at the existing Elementary School, the design revolves around the integration of a campus. Moreover, responding to the issue of flooding in the area, a second story program transitions through bridging.
At the core of the design philosophy is a commitment to passive design principles, achieved through expansive light louvers, a dual-roof system, and cross ventilation. Allowing the design to harmonize with the local climate rather than resist it. In alignment with these principles, the construction materials are thoughtfully chosen, emphasizing economic consciousness and utilizing locallysourced materials to craft intricate and innovative forms.
Campus Axonometric showing the dual roof strategy and winding second story bridging connecting all programs to one another.
MEMORY AND DIGITAL PERCEPTION: IN THE ERA OF MAKE BELIEVE
Spring 2024 | Arch 498R | Mark Stanley
University of Tennessee
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Self Directed Project
The evolution of digital technology in relation to imaging and photographyhas impacted perceptions of truth, reality, and memory. This research touches on the idea of digital manipulation and fabrication. It raises questions about the authenticity of images and their ability to accurately represent stored reality- memory. The research also explores how these changes have influenced societal perceptions and experiences in terms of spatial understanding. Overall, it analyses the implications of digital transformation in the realm of visual representation.
3-D collages of ‘remembered space’ dipicting ‘lost space’ and ‘accessiible space’ in memory. to create spatial memory drawings
S. GAY STREET
WASTE FACILITY
Spring 2022 | Arch 373 | Marshall Prado University of Tennessee
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Delving into the impact of environmental elements like thermal gain and solar radiation on the built environment, this study encompasses a Waste Treatment Facility along with diverse programs like housing and commercial spaces. The exploration of the site involves a meticulous assessment of environmental and socioeconomic criteria, utilizing quantitative scales such as proximity to bus stops or scenic mountain views to guide the placement of programs. Through a parametric analysis, the resultant solar and thermal criteria intricately shape the architectural envelope.
Building Section showing Downtown Knoxville’s Market Square and South Gay Street with underground parking and waste facility
AIRIE ARTIST MUSEUM
Spring 2021 | Arch 272 | Kathy Wheeler
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Location: Miami, Florida
Blending the environmental essence of the Everglades with the urban vibrancy of Miami, this building mirrors the fusion of nature and urban fabric through a dynamic interplay of solidity and light. Not only does the structure house accommodations for resident artists engaged in study within the museum, but it also grants them exclusive access to personalized rooftop spaces. In homage to Miami’s architectural trends, the rooftop takes on a significant role in the building’s cultural nightlife, accentuated by the incorporation of a rooftop bar. This thoughtful integration of spaces serves both functional and fundraising purposes for the cooperative venture.
Building Plans show the placement on a current asphalt parking lot which is infill to other narrow and long building typologies. The front of the building locates itself on the Miami street front
LINKING PORTA PORTESE
Spring 2023 | Arch 474 | Riccardo D’aquino
University of Arkansas Rome Center
Location: Rome, Italy
Transformed from a sprawling asphalt parking lot, this mixed-income, multi-use building takes a significant step towards creating a vibrant 15-minute city by incorporating amenities on the ground floor. Simultaneously, it employs passive cooling and shading techniques. In a metropolitan area like Rome, such passive techniques are indispensable. The buildings are oriented inward, embracing a public garden that not only promotes sustainable construction practices but also harnesses green energy for a cleaner and greener urban environment.
Passive Implementation Diagram displays the wind channel that harvests the passive breeze through cooling ponds in the landscape. With operable shading louvers unwanted solar gain can be avoided.
SHARK VALLEY VISITOR CENTER
Spring 2021 | Arch 272 | Kathy Wheeler
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Location: Everglades, Florida
The Shark Valley Visitor’s Center serves as the gateway to the captivating Shark Valley Loop, culminating at an impressive lookout tower that unveils a breathtaking view of my site nestled within an expansive sawgrass prairie. A key consideration in this project was to maximize the utilization of the existing dense plot without disturbing the surrounding wildlife—a commitment rooted in ethical practices.
Extensive research into comparable climatic precedents and the creation of detailed diagrams, capturing both the structure’s envelope and interior, played a pivotal role. As the project evolved, it naturally adapted to the constraints of the compact site. Drawing inspiration from the identified climatic precedents, the design incorporated various techniques seamlessly, shaping the overall architectural scheme of the building.
Three diagrams repersent anaylization of presendent study of enclosure stratigies, interiority, and public space.
CAPTURING MEMORY
Fall 2020 | Arch 271 | Brian
Ambroziak
University of Tennessee
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Abstract exploration delves into the intricate connection between memory and its influence on architectural form. This exercise pushes the boundaries within the constraints of apertures. Five distinct memories embedded in a site materialize into five tangible expressions of space, each playing with distortion, unity, or transformation to captivate and engage the viewer.
MCCLUNG ART MUSEUM
Fall 2020 | Arch 271 | Brian Ambroziak University of Tennessee
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Serving as the home for the University’s enduring art collection and standing as the focal point for the southern expanse of the campus within Circle Park, the hub is intricately shaped by pivotal locations across the campus—acting as magnets drawing in a steady stream of students. The luminous quality of the building not only imparts a secure ambiance but also acts as a guiding beacon, enriching the vitality of student life on campus.
SUPER-OBJECT
Spring 2020 | Arch 172 | Mark Stanley
University of Tennessee
Contributors: Jordan Ezzell and Hannah Gracy
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Embarking on a material journey with a half-scaled object leads to a series of innovative structural explorations. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like CNC milling and thermoforming or vacuum molding of polystyrene, we crafted structural units that seamlessly assemble into a large, lightweight framework. The inherent flexibility and weightlessness of the object allowed it to be suspended with remarkable simplicity—only two cords were needed. These cords play the crucial role of a skeleton, while the modular units serve as the dynamic and adaptive skin of this intriguing structure.
LEGACY AT LAKESHORE
PARK
Summer 2021 | Professional
Johnson Archtiecture
Contributors: Eric Bowen and Dexter Gladney
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
The memorilizing of Dogwood Art’s donors are marked by this winding path through Knoxville’s most popular parks: Laskhore. In this project a series of memorial stratgeties were proposed to Knoxville’s large nonrpofit Dogwood Arts. Housing art pieces, memorial plauques, and benches make up the stretch of Legacy at Lakeshore.
