Architecture Grad School Portfolio

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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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

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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