Aedes Gallery Exhibition
Berlin, Germany 2021
Award for forwarding thinking in human scale, environmental awareness, and architectural excellence. One of eight students chosen to display work under the HUMAN SCALE REMASTERED exhibition beginning January 15, 2021.
Lee Buckley Endowment Scholarship
Los Angeles California 2019
Presented to a first-year architecture student who shows exceptional drawing and visual skills consistently all year.
Architectural Intern, Guerin Glass Architects, New York, NY Summer 2022
• Spent time in the hospitality department aiding the project team with detailing, project management, and construction documents ahead of permit submittal.
• Actively created multiple details ranging from columns to chutes as well as multiple lighting and interior layouts
• Continuously participated in coordination items between firm and consultants
Design Intern, EYRC Architects, Los Angeles, CA Summer 2021
• Spent time in both Los Angeles, and San Francisco offices actively aiding residential design team.
• Actively fabricated multiple physical models, drawing sets, renderings, and climate studies to benefit the design of multiple residences.
• Additionally spent time designing climatic performance facades and aperture screens aiming to reduce Ultra Violet Light penetration to the building envelope aiding in reducing carbon production of the residence.
Design Intern, StudioHAU, Los Angeles CA. 2020-2021
• Responsible for designing one, two, and three-bedroom units for housing development in palm springs.
skills include: Revit, Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, Microsoft office, Sketchup, Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Photography, Hand Drafting, Drawing, Painting, Client Service, Communication, Grit
• Created and executed extensive drawing documents, including plans, sections, elevations, and diagrams for multiple projects.
Associate Project Manager, Koru Limited, Carbondale CO 2019 - 2020
• Prepared details for approval, created budget outlines, project proposals, material calculations, and became an integral part of social media and marketing teams. Additionally contracted as an in house photographer. Offered return position.
interests include skiing, surfing, the outdoors, fly fishing, mountain biking, backpacking, climbing, ice hockey, football, photography, exploring.
contact cell: (970) 319-4986
email: camseltzer@comcast.net
P.O. Box 5657, Snowmass Village, CO. 81615
portfolio:
https://issuu.com/seltzerc/docs/portfolio_upload_issuu
• Promoted to Associate Project Manager and in-house shop drawing liaison. Responsible for three projects in pre-construction and one project in active construction. Actively ran the project while head PM was on vacation.
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 2018 - 2023
• Bachelor of Architecture program | Minor Buisness Finance
• GPA 3.87
• Trojan Marketing Group - Creative Strategist and Designer
Driver of storytelling from a marketing and design standpoint for Amoeba Music (world’s largest independent record store). A year-long project developing an extensive social media campaign, merchandising campaign, and overall addition of multiple marketing assets. Spearheaded social media design and fabrication of digital assets. Integral part of client presentation team.
Lorcan O’Herlihy
Founding Principal and Creative Director of Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects [LOHA]
loh@loharchitects.com
310-980-2766
Jessica Chang
Associate at EYRC Architects
jchang@eyrc.com
310-237-0875
Yo-Ichiro Hakomori
Founding Principal of StudioHAU
Associate Professor of Practice at University of Southern California
yo@studiohau.com
310-413-3605
Rich Carr
Principle at Cottle Carr Yaw Architects
rcarr@ccyarchitects.com
970-379-8610
March 9, 2022
I am fortunate to have known Cameron Seltzer, as a student at USC’s Bachelor of Architecture program during the fall semester of 2021. During the program, Cameron exhibited great optimism and joy for architecture, combined with his excellence in resolving ideas. He quickly familiarizes himself with project parameters, focusing on the critical ideas and their application. He is articulate, goal-oriented, and highly efficient in his work methods. Cameron possesses a strong work ethic, rigor and attention to detail, and is quick to learn and grow. He is a self-motivated and responsible young architect with exceptional skills, and will make an excellent addition to any firm this summer.
Sincerely,
Lorcan O’Herlihy, FAIA Adjunct Professor, USC School of Architecture Principal, Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects
02/20/2022
Please accept my enthusiastic recommendation of Cameron Seltzer for employment with your firm. Cameron worked at our firm in the summer of 2021 and consistently completed every task with passion and diligence. During his time at our office, Cameron worked on several tasks including façade design, presentation drawings, and model making for several high-end single-family residences. His design sensibility is strong, and his graphic abilities stand out amongst his peers. He approached each of his responsibilities, swiftly and took any feedback humbly and eagerly. Despite our office operating remotely during his tenure, Cameron was able to work well without constant oversight. He asked questions at appropriate times and did not veer off track.
Beyond his skills as a designer, Cameron is a cheerful, social, and well-rounded individual. He was well liked by everyone he worked with and left a great impression with his can-do attitude. I personally was impressed by Cameron’s ambition and confidence while having no ego. He is open minded and looking to learn while still having original ideas of his own. I have no doubt Cameron will make a great addition to your team.
Sincerely,
Jessica Chang, AIA Associate, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
manhattan, new york | climate change response
The rising tides proposal embodies performative architecture working to limit the effects of climate change while simultaneously educating the public through immersive, hands-on experiences. Manhattan has been the subject of extreme flooding due to storm surge for years now. In 2012 hurricane sandy caused more than 60 million dollars worth of flood damage to Lower Manhattan alone. At the time, a storm of this severity was considered a one in one hundred year event; however with the new climate projections, this type of storm will become much more prevalent. Beyond the
immediate danger, all of this water collects the city’s pollution, and it is ultimately deposited back into the East River, exacerbating the already severe pollution levels.
Rising Tides, aims to utilize natural solutions and designed mechanisms on both macro and micro scales to limit storm surge intensity and protect the city from intense flooding. The crux of the project then becomes its performance against storm surges. Reintroducing barrier islands, an extended coastline, and saltwater wetlands to the
ecosystem of Manhattan embody surge prevention while providing a natural habitat that once existed up and down the east coast. Barrier islands are a naturally occurring phenomenon that protects delicate land-based ecosystems from the open ocean. Further, wetlands are a natural way of absorbing and draining coastal floods. During a typical day, a wetland contains long grasses and free vegetation, but in the event of a surge, the flooded wetlands form natural ponds that eventually drain back into the ocean, free of city pollution.
extensive public space educational impact community outreach
3.18 miles of shoreline | 1200 commercial properties at risk
1 inch sea rise/10 years
1.2 tons NYC carbon emissions/year
pollution polluted water back into the new york watershed sustainable architecture resistant architecture strategic architecture
macro and micro flood prevention
merge of natural biomes
activation of green space sustainable energy production
sustainable materials
circulatory and natural site influence
inserted topographical gradient
barrier islands and saltwater marshes prevent floodwaters from reaching the city
marshes holding flood waters
flood waters receding back to the ocean
comprehensive pedestrian path creating educational moments on the effects of climate change
natural salt water marsh makeup
tidal wave flooding during a storm surge
flood waters receding naturally back to the ocean
lower level
curated exhibit showcasing a flooded subway station highlighting the problem with storm surge flooding due to climate disasters
reception area
museum gallery
curated subway exhibit
biophilia exhibit
outdoor seating
auditorium
roof green space
commercial program
as needed
administration
back of house
interior perspective highlighting upper level museum courtyard
To supplement the performative architecture, a meandering path through the wetland finds its way into the design. On this path, occupants are taken through an immersive walking experience to understand the relationship between the performative wetlands, barrier islands, and manicured green space. The path features areas where it exists at ground level, above ground, and even carved into the ground providing a varied pedestrian experience. Areas below ground feature a drainage system removing any excess floodwater from the green space and dispersing it back into the wetland fabric. The path leads to a ring submerged in the bay, allowing pedestrians to walk down into the ocean as well as view the statue of liberty from the surface.
ring exhibit with and without flooding
wetland without flooding
wetland with flooding
This integrated social space targets the lack of green space in the northeastern area of downtown Los Angeles. The social center aims to add an ample amount of public space serving an array of needs, from the curated patio area to the outdoor amphitheater space functioning for the community regardless of the operating hours of the facility. Implementing a coffee shop on the corner of the site allows for multi-dimensional engagement with those. passing the building. The site features an 8’ downward slope making it difficult to provide
accessible access. To combat this, the portion of the site housing the center is flattened while the remaining space rolls down to meet the sidewalk. The coffee shop sinks under this blanketed topography allowing for pedestrian access at ground level from the sidewalk and on the green roof.
The buildings cantilevers open the possibility for roof gardens shared by the public and the center employees alike. The facade system of the building embodies a folded metal system shading the window apertures from
solar radiation. The angle of the windows faces either north or south, protecting the interior from the east or west-facing glare and keeping the temperature of the building low. Further, the lightweight white metal paneling absorbs minimal heat, and the heat that is absorbed passes into an air gap between the facade and building walls, dissipating before entering the building. The window wells embody planters watered through a plumbing system integrated into the facade folds, primarily using captured greywater from the building and rainfall.
integrating community greenspace into a building dedicated to social justice
INTEGRATED GREEN SPACE SOCIAL JUSTICE RESEARCH
INTEGRATED GREEN SPACE
SOCIAL JUSTICE SERVICES
INTEGRATED GREEN SPACE
COFFEE
SOCIAL JUSTICE ENGAGEMENT OUTDOOR PUBLIC SPACE
existing site site access influence
existing slope direction raise and flatten site
establish building footprint
curved site form to interact with access points
program distribution based on public/private gradient
rotation of volumes to create surface area
solar study showing sheltered glazing profile of facade
green space access
drainage diagram
site access relationship to building layout
first floor
second
serial section highlighting the relationship between spaces
arts district, los angeles | education | spring 2019
A schoolhouse in the arts district of Los Angeles must break the concrete fabric to create opportune education for the youth. Education should focus on creative snd critical thinking, often reinforced by the spaces in which children learn. This design aims to deform the normal warehouse, adding creative breaks and intertwined nature within a dense urban fabric Deforming the typical gabled warehouse, the plan becomes a series of alternating geometric punches As one enters the building, they weave their way through a dense concrete structure, separating them from the exterior urban environment. While they progress
Materiality becomes playful and deformed with the goal of varying the schoolroom experience The interior of the warehouse then transforms into an immersive learning space, promoting curiosity and free expression. Board formed concrete begins to extrude, allowing students to climb on walls and truly interact with the framework Board formed concrete becomes wood paneling eroding into a wood screen, finally dematerializing into glazing, perpetuating a gradient of mystery for the students Additionally, the rotating nature of the plan peals walls apart, creating a secondary circulation path at the scale of the students. This creates an
This creates an intimate experience for the students as they are given the freedom of expression through ownership They possess their own interpretation of the design free from the influence of adults
The deformation and creation of this ideal schoolhouse begin to suggest alternative ways architecture can reinforce creative expression and learning For too long, children have been subject to rigid architecture without room for creativity and free thought.
The industrial ecosystem seeks to shift the age-old narrative of pollution and the destruction of natural ecosystems. Historically, industrial factories have polluted and used adjacent rivers for dumping waste, cooling machines, and shipping lanes, all displacing the natural ecosystems. This new typology aims to create a paradigm shift in the relationship between nature, community, and industry. By breaking the
industrial block and inserting public green and blue ways as leisure community spaces and drivers for circulation, a once cold, dirty typology becomes a cultural hub promoting community values and a positive working balance.
An integral part of this new typology is the notion of industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 is the new wave of industry; it involves specialized, technology-driven design that automates
production and drives the continuously evolving market. The typology relies on its workers. It needs technical workers versed in highly rigorous fields; these people are in high demand and are looking for areas where they can enjoy their work experience. Integrating an industrial work environment with sustainable practices and design philosophy encourages production to the highest degree.
design wheel
extending existing structure | merging industrial production and greenery
existing condition
proposed change
secondary circulation and formation of river paths
primary circulation creating greenway
continuation of existing structure
historic river and industry relationship
building structure analysis
existing urban industrial block
paradigm shift to positive relationship
walkability
programmatic components that work to incorporate urban infrastructure and a thriving cultural ecosystem into a revitalized area of industry/production
community
healthy work environment
greenspace
leisure use
public connectability
live/work balance
commercial access
high-functioning technological systems
sonic benefits
positive relationship
river
sustainable visual benefits community gathering
temperature control
30,000
site urbanism
connect blocks through glass corridor mass break
Each industrial block is further broken into two sides with an open courtyard. A glass circulation membrane is connected, allowing for the segmentation program as each industrial company sees fit
Each industrial block hoists a commercial location with a private industry-only access point at the ground level and public access on the second floor accessible through a dynamic circulation system moving through multiple levels. The industrial courtyard is kept private by a “productive membrane” clad in a permeable green wall constructed in a tension rope system with growing vines to allow for unrestricted airflow while keeping the fabric secure and opaque to outside pedestrians.
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productive membrane section in projected relationship with different plan configurations
