JORDAN SAUER
University of Cincinnati 2018
Dog House Renovation
fall 2017
The goal of the studio was to use architecture to make people in South Cumminsville (a struggling community) mentally and physically healthier. Gene’s Dog House is a local hot dog stand that has been a vital community component for over 50 years. The existing site has many challenges and opportunities.
Map of Studio Projects (Isaac Keller)
Existing Structure
1. Research - Examine site conditions
Site Analysis
2. Add - New programmable space
3. Enclose - Create positive/negative outdoor space
4. Detail - Develop building
Dog House Renovation This project will benefit the community with these three goals. 1. Enable Dog House to be used all year and offer additional food choices 2. Create circulation pockets along Dreman Ave. to sit and enjoy 3. Add more greenery and permeable surfaces to create a healthy environment
Street Perspective (https://p3d.in/W0Jhy/wireonsmooth)
Site Model
Site Model Back
Dog House Renovation The existing structure would be converted to indoor seating with the help of an addition. This would increase business, increase days of operation, and allow for more food options.
Existing. Excessive Asphalt
Phase 1. Plant Trees
Phase 2. Pedestrian Space
Interior Perspective (https://tinyurl.com/y9ysdfbq)
NS Section
Phase 3. New Addition
Detail Model
Dog House Renovation Connecting the public space with the architecture was the main design idea. A spatial hierarchy is created from the street to the interior to break up the space.
Site Plan
Detail Model
EW Section
Detail Model
Eagle Scout Kiosk
2012-2017
My Eagle Scout project was an informational kiosk at the Miami Township Community Center. This is used to display maps, community information, and news. Since completion, I have assisted with two additional kiosks in the community. 1. Benefit community with design and construction 2. Fundraise, manage, and construct kiosk
Miami Township Community Center
1. Existing Kiosk Drawing
Side Elevation
2. Miami Township Community Center 2012
3. Maple Grove Cemetery 2014
4. Miami Township West Community Park 2017
Eagle Scout Kiosk I completed my Eagle Scout Project in 2013. I wanted to find a project that would have a lasting impact on the community and teach me about design and construction. I could have used far less material, but I wanted to use more for structural integrity. The timber and exposed bolts makes it rustic and honest, these qualities represent the community well.
Detail
Detail
1. Dig Holes
SketchUp Model
2. Insert Columns
3. Notch Columns
4. Slide Planks
5. Install Beams
6. Construct Roof
Community Resource Center
fall 2015
1. Design community center to increase community involvement and teach about opportunities 2. Create welcoming and informal interior 3. Bring together volunteers and community members
Inspiration
Process Sketch
Site
Street Perspective (https://p3d.in/9Kxaz)
1. Option 1 - Too Generic
2. Make Less Blocky
3. Make Aerodynamic
4. Rotate Front to Corner
Community Resource Center
Library - People can relax and find resources to teach them how to apply their unique gifts in order to benefit others. Personal tutoring and group classes can also help to build these connections.
Cafe - This makes the whole space feel informal allowing people to socialize and build connections.
Grand Stair - These stairs bring together all four floors and provide a unique way of circulation.
Community Resource Center
South Elevation
Model Built Out of Basswood and Aluminum.
Section B-B
Inside of Model
East Elevation
3D Printed Model
Section A-A
Community Resource Center
Circulation Diagram
Structure Diagram
4th Floor
3rd Floor
1st Floor
2nd Floor
Exploded Axon
Folly
spring 2014 In this group project, I assisted in fabrication and construction development. 1. Create structure to interact and support the human body 2. Incorporate assembly and develop construction details 3. Make film that features structure
Individual Concepts
Combine/Switch Concepts (3 people)
Combine/Switch Concepts (6 people)
Combine/Switch Concepts (3 people)
Individual Concepts
Film (http://tinyurl.com/p25v3w7)
3. Break Up and Align to New Orientation
2. Flatten Edge
Group Installation
4. Tighten Joints
1. General Shape
Assembly Drawing
Plan
Arch Madness
spring 2017 In this group project, I was involved heavily in the design process and fabrication aspects. 1. Design and build bridge to support 3 group members or 600 lbs (ultimately held 1,200 lbs) 2. Develop the arch for strength 3. Create functional and aesthetic details
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Plan PLAN Team (Jordan, Norm, Matt) Perspective
Section AA SECTION
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Section BB SECTION
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SCALE: 3/4" = 1'-0"
1. Basic Form
2. Over Design Structure
3. Lighten Structure
4. Increase Slope for Strength
Result (http://tinyurl.com/y8oy95gw)
5. Most Efficient Use of Material
Web
summer 2016
The site was at General James Taylor Park in Newport, Kentucky. The project was a rowing facility for the Cincinnati Rowing Club. The first phase of the project involved studying the site and mapping important qualities. Then came abstract explorations in different scales and creating with laser cutting, auto-profiling, casting, paper folding, and weaving.
1. “Large” Exploratory Model.
1. “Small” Exploratory Model.
2. Apply Radial Concept
2. Apply Angular Structure
Site Collage
3. Follow/Break Grid
1. Arrange Program
2. Shrink Footprint 3. Radial Grid
4. Break Rules
5. Connect with Path
3. Develop Language
Web
Section Model of Storage Facility
Site Model
View From Site
Model Top
Model Perspective
B
Web 1. Use radial grid to inform design 2. Create response to site in architecture 3. Divide program into 3 buildings (training facility, cafeteria, and storage) and connect with promenade
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PLAN LEVEL 3 0
Exploded Axon
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SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0"
Level 3 Plan B
Web
Section B
Site Diagram
Section A
Dragon
spring 2017 I took advantage of the unique tools in Maya to animate and morph geometry until it produced a shelter. The next step was to create a skin for the shelter using grasshopper. This skin was then imported back into Maya. The final step was to explore animating the models in interesting ways. 1. Base design on orca backbone 2. Use Maya, Grasshopper, and video/image editing software to convey ideas
Perspective (http://tinyurl.com/ybhopvxj)
1. Inspired by Orca Backbone
2. Abstract Inspiration
Animation (http://tinyurl.com/y9xdohdj)
3. Create Structure
4. Respond to Structure with Skin
Diatom Laser Cut
fall 2015
1. Base design off of a single-celled algae called a diatom 2. Understand digital and physical fabrication and installation This project involved creating a complex 3D pattern in Rhino, laser cutting it, and then displaying it with similar designs on a pyramid. My design was one of the five selected for advancement. I led my group to produce the final product.
Installation (https://vimeo.com/145949965)
Overlap
Interior View
Variations
Constructed with OSB and Felt
Perspective
Diatom Cell
Connection
Row House
spring 2017 This project was a warm up to the “Multi Unit” 1. Cater design to client - a musician/teacher and his family 2. Develop interesting and functional section 3. Balance private and public space
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West Elevation
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Site Analysis
1. Clients Previous House
Light Study on Section Model
2. Incorporate Previous House
3. New Architectural Language
4. Develop Facade and Flatten Roof
LESS
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Row House
KITCHEN
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Multi Unit
spring 2017 1. Apply language from “Row House” project 2. Design site to respond to pedestrians, specifically music students 3. Arrange units by a double loaded, skip stop system similar to Hansaviertel Tower 4. Design North and South facades to respond to different seasons
0. “Row House” Sectional Qualities
1. Develop Program and Bedroom Size
5. “Multi Unit” Sectional Qualities
2. Unit Aggregation and Structure
3. Facade Development
4. Alternate Units and Balconies
Multi Unit 2. Design site to respond to pedestrians, specifically music students. The site is a two minute walk from the University of Cincinnati. It is widely circulated by music students. This is why the bottom retail level is a music store. The site is designed to provide an escape from the busy street.
Circulation Data Map
South Elevation
Site Diagram
West Elevation
Site Plan
Multi Unit 3. Arrange units by a double loaded, skip stop system similar to Hansaviertel Tower. This precedent definitely had a role in my unit aggregation and circulation. While it was a challenging system to work with, it did create interesting interior spaces and an efficient unit stacking.
Skip Stop Precedent - Hansaviertel Tower
Precedent - Hansaviertel Tower
Typical Floor Plan
Section (3 Bed)
Plan (3 Bed)
Section Model
Multi Unit 4. Design north and south facades to respond to different seasons The north facade features operable blinds that are rolled up in the summer for air circulation and rolled down in the winter for heat. The south facade features operable windows and overhangs. In the summer, the overhangs provide shading and on nice days the windows are open. In the winter, the south sun can penetrate deeper and the windows will be shut to create a solarium.
Section Winter
Model North
Model South
Section Summer
36th East 7th
k4 Architecture co-op
While at K4 Architecture, I assisted with renderings, Sketchup models, plans, and construction documents. The scope included the entrance and the top 11 floors. 1. Renovate and rebrand building to attract tenants 2. Design better street presence
Front Rendering
1. Existing Entrance Hidden
North Elevation
2. Create Gateway
3. Develop Side
4. Turn Corner
36th East 7th
15th Floor Lobby Rendering
Lobby Construction
15th Floor Elevator Rendering
Elevator Construction
Zoo Pals
summer 2016
This was the final project for a ceramics wheel spinning class. I focused heavily on creating textures and surface designs during the semester. 1. Create a cup for each selected animal that will imitate and teach about the animal’s skin 2. Design cups to interact with the user in a special and unique way
Thank you 1. Texture on Form
2. Animals Drive Texture
3. Use and Display Texture