Design Portfolio by Samuel Funari

UNIVERSITY Town Cove Lofts Thesis: Architect As Developer Boston, Massachusetts

Tower House Prefabricated Rural Home Blount County, Tennessee

Plywood Lamp Bent Italian Plywood

Demarcation Design-Build Concrete Delineation

PROFESSIONAL Long Reach Retreat Net Zero Downeast Modern Home Harpswell, Maine

Pikes Hill Site-responsive Home Norway, Maine

Bayside Anchor Passive House Multifamily Portland, Maine

Outsider Building Corporate Headquarters Renovation Freeport, Maine

Samuel David Funari

39 Winter Street, Saco, Maine 04072

207 751 6317 sdfunari@gmail.com

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Town Cove Lofts Boston, Massachusetts Spring 2013 Professor James Rose

This project explores the viability of a new development just outside of the Financial District in Boston. The accompanying analysis to this built solution explored the financial viabilty of an infill building on a complex lot, while also commenting on the changing role of the architect in the 21st century. With the model of architect as developer, this projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal was two-fold: to develop a mixed-use building design that would fit within the historical context of India and Milk Street, and explore whether such a development could be profitable for the developer, the users and the community.

Sited between the towers of the Financial District and the Greenway, this triangular lot is currently underutilized, functioning as a small plaza and pub. One corner of the lot is occupied by a small Charles Bulfinch building that must remain. The solution establishes a plinth that matches the height of the existing Bulfinch building and serves as a mix of public, commercial and parking space. Above this the building transitions to residential units. Rather than simply building the greatest volume possible to maximize profits, the goal was to create a project that would be a good neighbor and an asset to the community while proving financially viable.

Special attention was given to construction means and methods in order to find efficiencies in the building process and reduce cost and schedule. Lift slab construction, modular interior components and a simple glazing pattern allow for fast, efficient construction. Most floors have four units, one of which must be affordable.

As the building grows taller the facade slopes back to allow views and light through the site. Other methods utilized to enhance integration within an establshed neighborhood include: controlling the massing to pick up on specifc, long-established datum; wrap the building on the historic-facing sides with a terra cotta screen to reference the historic use of masonry; and provide amenities to the neighborhood such as rooftop terrace access and a restaurant.

Ultimately, the development of this project would hinge on whether the pro forma yielded the required return on investment. Through talks with contractors, developers and realtors in Boston and cost estimating tools, an analysis was completed that showed the project exceeding the required 20% return.

Tower House Blount County, Tennessee Fall 2011 Professor Edgar Stach

Located near Alcoa Aluminum, this project was meant to serve as an icon of prefabricated, aluminum structures that could be showcased by one of the largest aluminum manufacturers in the country. The goal was to use as many of the existing, off-the-shelf products produced by Alcoa Aluminum and create a sort of â&#x20AC;&#x153;aluminum house.â&#x20AC;? This solution demonstrates that working from a fixed number of pieces, a kitof-parts can still yield a highly adaptable structure that is both experientially enjoyable and site-sensitive. The concept of the tower was born from the constraints of the site, which is drastically sloped and adjacent to the shores of the Tennessee River. By using a fixed number of building elements, it would be possible to construct this house from a barge in the river and only have to disturb the site for the four pilings that would support the structure.

The challenges of building a house on this site were daunting. Access to the hill that the Tower House would sit on was non-existant, so a road would need to be carved from the hillside to allow access for the residents. The steep slope lent itself to lifting the house up above the earth and giving it a view of the river. In order to limit the disturbance of the site, it became evident that a tower scheme would provide more benefits than a horizontal one. The entry level, second and third floors all feature floor-to-ceiling glazing that capitalizes on the spectacular views and are still operable to provide cross-ventilation.

The building is organized in plan by three layers. The first zone is the vertical circulation that is purposely pulled away from the rest of the program. This allows for a clear distinction of space and creates a hierarchy within the massing. The next layer is the core that houses all of the bathrooms and the kitchen. This core rises through all three levels and provides a chase between floors as well as added insulation values. The next layer is the living space which has the primary views and also features a balcony at each floor. The entire upper level becomes a roof terrace with panoramic views of the surrounding river and hills as well as space for a garden.

The skin of the building is made of aluminum panels that frame the glass panels. On the southern facade, aluminum brise soleil are used to reduce thermal gain, but still allow uninterrupted views. Due to the unique site conditions that do not allow for a yard, two outdoor levels were used to sit above and below the living space. This maximization of exterior space can be thought of as a new variation on the typologies of front and back yards. One of these spaces could filled be with a garden, chairs for sunbathing and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys, while the other can be used for more formal occasions.

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Extensive solar studies were performed to ensure efficiency and reduce potential glare from the polished concrete floors. The simple steel framed structure is spanned by open web joists and is highly insulated where possible.

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Plywood Lamp Bent Italian Plywood and Concrete Spring 2012 Professor Ryann Aoukar

This project began as a study of Italian plywood and the history of bending wood to make furniture. While we were free to make any piece of furniture, it had to be made largely from bending and laminating Italian plywood. From the onset, I was fascinated with properties of reflected light: it is softer, it picks up the color of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reflector, and it is easier on the eye. This led to a strict set of criteria for the lamp, which were that it had to reflect light, it had to function as well or better than a standard lamp, and it had to be fully adjustable. Through many iterations, the solution eventually became a curved form with a concrete block for adjusting the angle of the light.

By sliding the concrete block along the bottom arm of the lamp, the elevated portion is now pulled down to the tabletop. The weight of the block was carefully calibrated to ensure ease of motion, while still allowing the lamp to remain stationary once adjusted. A piece of felt is attached to the underside of the block to create smooth movement, and also a shadow gap that visually lightens the concrete mass. The luminaire is actually encased within a painted, plexiglass sphere that directs the light upward, where it is reflected off the upper arm and then onto the surface of the table. By painting one side of the plexi-glass white and leaving the ends untreated, light is allowed to pass through unscathed in only one direction. The lateral light that could cause glare is dulled by the paint and only leaves a pleasant glow.

Demarcation Knoxville, Tennessee Spring 2012 Professor Matthew Hall

Oddfellows Cemetery, located in East Knoxville has been in a state of disrepair for the past four decades. This cemetery is largely neglected and has become a haven for crime in recent years. A delicate solution is necessary, as to allow minimal disturbance of the site. A demarcation may be all that is necessary to announce the cemetery to passers-by. This demarcation must be able to take on many different forms, including a seat, curb, ledge and demarcating line. The solution is embodied in a full size mock up that inhabits a common area adjacent to the cemetery. Each typology had to be present, since the public would vote on which mock up they would prefer to surround their cemetery.

The mock up needed to be able to navigate uneven earth, as it would be a solution to surround the entire cemetery. The solution was to use site-cast concrete whose height would be adjustable, from flush, to bench. The bench cap acts as a beam, spanning the ends of the demarcation. This allows light through the demarcation and visually lightens it.

In order to arrive at a final decision for the texture, color and mix of the concrete, several tests were done. The final decision was to utilize a bubble wrap texture on the lower support, which would promote the growth of nature over the incision that the demarcation would inevitably become. Each portion of the demarcation was designed and built by the students in the class.

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Long Reach Retreat Harpswell, Maine Fall 2016 Net Zero Downeast Modern Home

This waterfront home is deeply connected to the landscape in which it is located. A pair of stacked bars creates the parti, one laid perpendicular over the other. The bridge that is formed serves as a celebration of this coastal site, while also harboring interaction with the tree canopy. A poetry studio and sleeping porch hang over the cove below, creating a sheltered outdoor space off of the living area below. Clad entirely in cedar with varying textures the house is allowed to melt away into the trees. The interior features copper, douglas fir and live-edge wood to create warmth and familiarity. Contemporary treatment of these finishes and other elements creates a home that feels uniquely â&#x20AC;&#x153;downeastâ&#x20AC;? and contemporary simultaneously.

The clients spent many summers camping at this unique location, becoming familiar with the quality of light, seasonal changes and topography. Being well aquainted with the land form they sought a unique solution to celebrate the cascade of land down to the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. From the very beginninng it was apparent that a bridge was the best way to do this. A garage, bedrooms, and a poety studio, fall in line to form the bridge. Each space maintains views of the surrounding canopy and varying degrees of openness based on function. The lower level offers a more intimate interaction with the site and is where the common spaces and master suite are located.

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The entry sequnce into the house begins at the top of the hill, where granite slabs lead down towards the front door. This meandering path continues through the mudroom, past the stairs and pays off with expansive views of the tidal waterway. A sauna, nestled into the hill, and outdoor shower, complete the essential elements of a plunge in the cold, atlantic waters.

A small heat pump heats and cools the space while ERVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recapture heat and humidity from the exhaust air to futher improve the performance and air quality of the home. Expansive, triple-glazed windows passively heat and light the space while a super-insulated wall assembly allows this project to become net zero. Passivhaus energy modeling was used to size systems, determine assemblies and project energy use.

Pikes Hill Norway, Maine Fall 2017 Site-responsive Home

Located on a 9 acre site at the top of Pikes Hill, with distant views of Lake Pennesseewassee, this home is a unique response to a unique site. The clients were seeking a small home to downsize into after raising several children in a drafty 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmhouse. Additionally, they were looking to include an endless pool within the home to support their exercise regimen. The architectural response to these issues yielded a unique, crystalline form that minimized space where needed, provided the desired views and harvested sunlight to passively heat the home.

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A deep, thin overhang on the south corner provides shade for the large windows and reflects the entry at the east end. The endless pool was depressed into the earth to allow for ease of entry and still provide views out while swimming. A single heat pump per floor provides conditioning, while a gas stove provides supplemental heat - a necessity for the frigid winter temperatures of western Maine.

The stair tapers incrementally as it climbs towards the second floor, helping to carve out some additional square footage while the integrated mudroom bench helps direct the eye around the corner towards the main living space. The exterior is clad entirely in locallymilled shiplap cedar. The varying orientation of the cedar provides a subtle change of light and texture along an otherwise unbroken envelope.

Bayside Anchor Portland, Maine Spring 2017 Passive House Multifamily

This award-winning multifamily project was the result of an international design competition hosted by Deutsche Bank in 2013 to award funding to an innovative design that used cost-efficient systems, prized low energy consumption and represented equitable development. The challenge for the design team was to provide 45 affordable units in Portland, where high rents and extremely low vacancy rates helped create a housing crisis. Bayside Anchor would prove to be the winner, achieving Passive House certification for $142 per square foot, a 20% reduction in cost for similar construction.

A meticulously air-sealed envelope, double wall construction and continuously operating fresh air ventilation allows the residents of this building miniscule heating bills in Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold winters. These coniderations, as well as high-performance windows, doors and rigorous detailing yield a building that meets PHIUS+, one of the most stringent energy standards.

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In order to maintain an affordable presence in a gentrifying neighborhood, Bayside Anchor needed to include other functions within its walls to truly become indispensible to the community. Housing a community police station, Portland Housing Authorities offices and a Head Start classroom enabled this community to take full advantage of this development and will extend the usable life of the building.

Outsider Building Freeport, Maine In Progress Warehouse Conversion

Having recently rebranded itself and looking to transition it’s company from it’s heritage image, L.L.Bean sought a complete renovation of it’s existing warehouse and headquarters into a consolidated campus. Currently in Design Development, this project represents nearly 14 months of programming, concepting and schematic design. Aligning with the “Be an Outsider” branding, the building will be completely gutted down to steel and concrete and clad extensively with glass. This, along with two large courtyards demonstrate L.L.Bean’s committement to get their people outdoors. Additionally, activity-based planning will yield a more collaborative workplace and give them an edge when looking to hire and hold world-class talent.

Two large courtyards provide abundant natural light and connect the user with the outdoors. The building is organized so that each space has a view of outside. This shift away from a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cube farmâ&#x20AC;? and towards a need-based approach has yielded higher productivity, creativity and employee satisfaction. This change, however, has to be balanced with a recognition of their unique heritage. Wood and stone are used throughout to emphasize these beginnings, but in a contemporary tone. This building should simultaneously speak to the future and the past of this great, family company.

Native plantings, pink Cadillac granite and a pebble beach evoke a sense of a lakeside camp in the great northern wilderness. Timber framed “treehouses” and floating “lakehouses” provide a variety of viewpoints to enjoy this lush environment throughout the seasons. A large firepit anchors the expansive courtyard and lengthens the use of the courtyard into the shoulder seasons. Plantings and boulders provide visual interest throughout the year.

The facade of the building is perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most defining characteristic. A wood slat screen is patterned in gentle rolling curves, referrencing from the exterior the glacial movements that formed the unique coastline of Maine and from the interior, a view through a new growth forest. Aiding with thermal comfort and glare reduction, the overlapping curves of the screen also serve to break down the massive scale of these long facades. By placing workstations further within the space and keeping the corridor against the perimeter, light is allowed to penetrate deep within the building. This democratic approach is being carried out throughout the departments, from IT to the Executive suite. Each employee will have equal access to the outdoors.

A roof terrace overlooking the curving entry canopy creates outdoor space on the southwest facing facade. A double-sided, two-story fireplace provides a warm gathering space in fall and spring, while also greeting visitors on the lower level with a warm spot to dry off from the driving snow and sleet. A stacked granite watertable surrounds the building and is used as retention for rolling grade, creating a connection between the site and the unique facade.