Architecture Portfolio | Ryan R. Cyr
04. House VI Precedent 08. Town Creek Visitor Center 12. Chilmark House Precedent 16. Small Sanctuary 22. Funerary Chapel and Gardens 26. Personal Projects
RYAN R. CYR
22 Edwards Rd, CT 06480 860.778.8539 | rrjcyr@gmail.com
PROFILE Creative design and expression has been a constant holdfast in my life. As I have assumed the roles of: husband, father, U.S. Coast Guardsman, amateur woodworker and now architecture student, one thing remains unchanged, I am a “maker” at heart. I am passionate about exploring design and the built environment in an effort to arrive at solutions that improve the world we live in.
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, Hartford, Connecticut Architecture, Masters, Expected 2023 NC STATE UNIVERSITY, Raleigh, North Carolina Architecture, Masters, 2019-2020 (Transfer) UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, Connecticut Liberal Arts and Science, Bachelor of Arts History Degree, English Minor, 2014
EMPLOYMENT Petty Officer Third Class / Electrician’s Mate United States Coast Guard | 2014 - 2019 • Demonstrated knowledge and trade experience needed to plan, develop and solve complex issues arising from engineering and electrical issues. • Outstanding use of partnering with interdisciplinary departments including damage control, mechanical engineering, marine science and law enforcement. Full-time Courier FedEx Express | 2013 - 2014 • Accurate delivery, package handling, sorting, scanning, customer service and problem solving skills under minimal supervision.
DISTINCTIONS Coast Guard Commandant’s Letter of Commendation | 2018 Coast Guard Good Conduct | 2017 Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation | 2014, 2015, 2016 Ceremonial Honor Guard Team Member | 2016 - 2019 Volunteering at Connecticut Food Bank | 2018 Elementary Testing Administrator | 2013 Freelance Assignments in: Copywriting, Article Writing, Logo Design
PROFICIENCIES SketchUp AutoCAD V-Ray/Enscape/Lumion Adobe AI, ID, PS
MS Word, Powerpoint Sketching Electrical Maintenance Construction
INTERESTS Woodworking, sketching, music, exercise, volunteering, reading, graphic design, web design
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House VI
First precedent study and exploration of sketchup and rendering skills, as well as analog drafting and diagramming technique.
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First and Second Floor
Elevations
Exterior and Section
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Town Creek Visitor Center Design for a visitor center as a framing device that allows guests to view the archeological site, “Town Creek Indian Mound� in Montgomery County, NC, through a more informed perspective. Orientation, proportion, views and rhythm.
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Designed as a modern interpretation of the buildings constructed on the archaelogical site, my visitor center was inspired by the geometry of the existing structure and features a similar opening in the roof. Also featured is a viewing deck and ample room for an exhibition space and offices.
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Chilmark House
A study into the formal considerations of the Chilmark House, designed by Charles Rose and Maryann Thompson. Addressing such concerns as; daylighting, site location, orientation, views, topography and promenade.
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Small Sanctuary
The small sanctuary was an opportunity to dissect the complexity of space in a controlled system of planes, light and texture.
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Utilizing a grid system facilitated the careful shifting of planar elements to open and enclose each space.
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Studying the techniques in Rietveld’s Pavilion and the Barcelona Pavilion inspired the motion of discovery during ones experience.
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The fluctuation between enclosure and canopy is reinforced with the apparent floating walls adjacent to the reflecting pool and cantilevered roof elements.
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Funerary Chapel and Gardens Memorial chapel and gardens for a site adjacent to the Raleigh City Cemetery in Raleigh, NC. The Funerary Chapel and Gardens will serve as a venue for private rituals and public use. The chapel and gardens remain open to the public while providing settings for group memorials and private contemplation.
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Personal Projects
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Design Drawing
Thin Strips of Red Oak
Steambending is the process of manipulating strips of wood with heat in order to make strong, permanent forms.
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Bending form
Pipe for Soaking Wood
Wire Channel Routed
Bending Form
Lamp Support
Lamp Detail
Curved Floor Lamp, Wood, 2018
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Taking cues from the properties of the material, I learned that moisture content and thickness of the wood were factors that greatly affected the pliability of the material. By cutting oak strips less than 1/16 of an inch, I was able to twist and weave the strips around a circular form creating a sphere of bent wood.
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The concept of this piece was to create something that embodied the dichotomy of steambending: chaotic and contained, pliable and firm.
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Sketching is my oldest and most revered pastime. Recently learning about line-weight, shading and form has sparked a new interest in the practice of accurately recreating what is seen.
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Observation Sketches, Ink, 2018
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Ink, Watercolor, Marker, Pencil, 2010 - 2018
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thank you.