2020 DAAP Architecture Porfolio

JORDAN SAUER soli Deo gloria

University of Cincinnati 2020

Wudaokou Double Dome spring 2018 The site is in Wudaokou, a neighborhood in northeast Beijing. The existing train station is part of Line 13. The site is located near universities, retail areas, and industrial parks.

Smooth building form inspired by surrounding mountains.

Current: Building too small to support crowds Design: Larger waiting spaces and stair cases

Current: Entrance is hidden and unaccesible Design: Entrances are on the sides of building

Current: Circulation is awkward and challenging Design: Circulation is more straightforward

Site

1. Bulge corner and create corner entrance

2. Mirror bulge along x-axis

3. Simplify form and and move entrance to side

4. Add structure and detail

Wudaokou Double Dome MassMotion was used to test circulation patterns for people boarding and exiting the train. Through this research, I discovered that a more efficient design would place the entrance in the middle rather than the side.

Tobii Eye Tracker was used to track our eyes. Still images along with real time game play were tested and analyzed. The data was used to make decisions about signage and wayfinding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la_6bdzMY0o&t=1s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi8c9LySrlA&t=1s

MassMotion Iteration 1 - Entrance located on corner created hot spots as passengers arrive on the second floor.

MassMotion Iteration 2 - Entrance moved to side. This reduced the hotspots on the second floor and more evenly dispursed passengers.

Tobii Iteration 1 - Focus points on side and corner.

Tobii Iteration 2 - Focus shifts from entrance to landscaping. Entrance is hidden.

Tobii Iteration 3 - Focus returns to side entrance because of sculpture placement.

Tobii Iteration 1 - Focus points on tunnel.

Tobii Iteration 2 - Focus points on oculus and tunnel.

Tobii Iteration 3 - More detail increases focus on advertising and video screeen rather than oculus.

Wudaokou Double Dome A timber structure was chosen to support a wooden lattice system covered by a translucent membrane.

1. Using wood would increase the amount of carbon stored by the buiding and could possibly improve the air quality.

2. Wood creates sensory and visual experiences. This could add an extra layer to the spacial qualities.

Exploded Axon

EW Section

EW Section EW Section

Wudaokou Double Dome The design explores the possibility of using technology to create an escape from the city environment.

Holographic projections can be utilized to create a new environment in the architectural spaces.

The building is divided into two domes that each create a new and unique environment.

1st Floor Plan

2nd Floor Plan

Bridge in Chinese Painting

Wooden Lattice Construction

Perspective of Bridge

Yurt Construction

Wudaokou Double Dome The intention was to experience the space within virtual reality. Rhino, Maya, and Unreal Engine were used to produce a video walkthrough. It can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOWPX-3IaIc&t=3s

Wudaokou Double Dome In the two example environments, the animals would be created with augmented reality (putting something virtual into the real world), while the video would be projected onto the ceiling. The video projection could be a live stream of anywhere on earth. The train station could have more functions than a traditional train station by having the ability to project environments, art displays, interactive games, ect. Special glasses would not be necessary to experience this.

Dome Sphere - Similar concept

Ocean Ecosystem

Pacific Domes - Precident

Lighting can create experience

Safari Ecosystem

Ecosystem allows for escape

Augmented Sculpting fall 2018

This was a group project and my design was one of the designs selected for final production.

The goal was to use the Microsoft Hololens to fabricate something that would be difficult to fabricate without augmented reality. I modeled an organic tower form using Maya.

This form would be projectet with the Hololens and then carved out of a large block of foam.

Grasshopper Script Used for Visualization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osn-459pu2Q

Original Design (Maya)

Final Product

Process of Fabrication

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osn-459pu2Q

Ice Cream Trophy summer 2018 This was a competition to design and 3D print a trophy that incorporated the theme of “Together We Build.�

The support structure was automatically generated by the 3D printer and showcased.

Clear resin was chosen to create interesting interactions with light.

The trophy was awarded to the best dessert at a picnic sponsored by the UC Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management.

Detail of Scaffolding

Winning Submission

Final Construction

Cloud 9 fall 2019 graduate

The site of this project was in Columbus, Indiana. It was a north-south elongated parcel of land with three street sides and a parking garage on the west side.

Originally, I arranged some wood scrap and covered it with bubble wrap. I didn’t think of it much at the time, I used the materials that were readily available. It would prove to be a challenge to translate bubble wrap to an architectural skin.

The program for the site was an athenaeum. I broke up the site with six thin walls and three thick walls. The thick walls contained circulation and mechanical spaces.

These nine walls supported the ETFE canopy above.

Final Site Model

Ground Floor Plan

1. Extrude

Long Section

2. Carve Sides

3. Carve Top

4. Cut and Subtract

5. Drape Canopy

Cloud 9 I chose to focus especially on the short cross section of the building. Buildings are starting to use a bubble wrap like material called ETFE. This is basically a strong, lightweight plastic that is pressurized to form a pillow. For the large-scale model, I used a CNC machine to produce a negative mold of half a pillow. A vacuum former was used to drape hot thermoplastic over the mold. This produced a plastic half pillow. After doing this another time, I combined the two halves to make the complete plastic pillow that resembled ETFE.

University of Cincinnati

Bubble Wrap Study PETG Plastic Final University of Cincinnati - DAAP - Rapid Prototyping Center

Student: Programmer: sauerja Estimated Machine Time (multiply by complexity factor): Created: 2018-11-09 1:17:07 AM Project File: C:/Users/sauerja/3D Objects/sauer mold small3 CNC File Location: E:/0_PRINT ME/sauer mold small3fine/ncprograms/sauer mold sma

Vacuum Form Process

Short Section Chosen to Model

CNC Mold of Half a “Pillow�

Cloud 9 This section model was built at 1/4” = 1’. I explored how the ETFE would connect to a heavy brick wall. I enjoyed the contrast of thick walls with a thin “invisible” canopy.

I started out gluing and taping cardboard together. I soon gravitated towards melting foam with a hot knife for its subtractive qualities. This was hard to control and maintain good craft. In the end, I used cardboard and plaster.

1. Cardboard Addition

Physical Model

Physical Model

2. Foam Carving

3. Cardboard subtraction

Cloud 9 The following semester, I came back to this project and developed detailed drawings focusing on the facade system, its assembly, and connection to the rest of the building. I also considered how passive and active systems could be used in my design. Exploring this level of detail made me reconsider many of my design decisions.

ETFE Connection Detail

Detail Section

Passive Systems Analysis

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 - Eagle Project - 2013

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.

The design offers structural integrity and longevity through the materials and sizes of materials used. The timber and exposed bolts makes it rustic and honest

Detail

Detail

1. Dig Holes

SketchUp Model

2. Insert Columns

3. Notch Columns

4. Slide Planks

5. Install Beams

6. Construct Roof

Dog House Renovation

fall 2017 The goal of the studio was to use architecture to make people in South Cumminsville 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.

Existing Structure

1. Research - Examine site conditions

2. Add - New programmable space

3. Enclose - Create positive/negative outdoor space

4. Detail - Develop building

Site Analysis

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

Dog House Renovation This project will benefit the community with these three goals.

1. Enable Mr. Gene’s Dog House to be used all year and offer additional food choices 2. Create circulation pockets along Dreman Ave. to sit and enjoy the outdoors 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 and days of operation, while also allowing for additional menu 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

The Wetlands summer 2019 graduate

The Wetlands

The Wetlands

This was a group project with a focus on master planning and site analysis. I was responsible for the physical models and perspective rendering. The site was challenging since it was located near a steep hill that is infamous for erosion. I used a script to produce a video showing the surface runoff of the site. The program and building massing would then respond to this diagram. We chose double loaded bars with tall towers at strategic points. This arrangement allowed us to achieve a high FAR and density.

Water Runoff Simulation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9BKzM9vgMo

1. Predict Surface Water Runoff

2. Use Natural Dry Spots

3. Inform Massing

The Wetlands

Early Site Massing Model

Section Model

Perspective Rendering

Section Model

New Bank K4 Architecture co-op

While at K4 Architecture, I prepared construction drawings and documents for bidding and permit. I also worked on the Sketchup model. For the following semester, I helped respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, and attend construction meetings.

Sketchup Rendering

Zoning Analysis

Completed Building

Floor Plan

New Bank

Truss Detail

Building Section

Eaves Detail

Completed Lobby Ceiling

Wall Section

Construction Photos

Easton Renovation - Active Macy’s co-op

While co-oping for the Macy’s design team, I worked heavily on this project. It was a 200,000 square foot renovation for a Macy’s located at the Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. I assisted by creating 3D models, touching up renderings, presentations, concept designs, and drawings. I was involved in the large and small scale aspects of this project. The active department was the most interesting to me during the project. I enjoyed how fresh and bold it looked. Its use of materials, colors, and architecture was stunning. I was proud to see the finished results. The overall project was featured in numerous articles. https://preview.tinyurl.com/uvryc6b

Active Entrance Rendering

Active Entrance

Juice Bar Rendering

Sketchup Model

Easton Renovation - Women’s Shoes Concept

This area required a great deal of thought, design, and innovation to personalize the experience. We had to create a unique waiting/try it on area. Creating an environment that would reflect the lifestyle of the customer was a goal as well. The Women’s Shoes department focused on providing a trendy and upscale environment for customers.

Women’s Shoes Rendering

Sketchup Model

Womens Shoes Lounge Fixture Stu

Women’s Shoes

Women’s Shoes Furniture

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. Design cups to interact with the user in a special and unique way 2. Create a cup for each selected animal that will imitate and teach about the animal’s skin

Thank you 1. Texture on Form

2. Animals Drive Texture

3. Use and Display Texture