Undergraduate Portfolio 2013 - 2017

ABOUT ME: My name is Tevin Williams and I am currently a 5th year architecture undergraduate student with an immense passion for architecture and building design.

My love for architecture started when I was a child.

Growing up, I had to move around a lot. From living in rural parts of Jamaica, to lively cites like Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and now the Philadelphia, I realized that the spaces that we live and socialize in, defines us and gives us our true identity. I see architecture as a cool way to help others. My hope is that I will be able to do just that, by having my own firm to help improve the living conditions of underprivileged people.

As a student of architecture, I have a great fondness for design detailing, construction and visualization. My two most outstanding qualities are that I am very passionate about what I do and that I am constantly seeking to better myself. I am currently seeking a position within a firm that will not only further my knowledge but will also be a place that I can grow with. I am honest and hardworking and I know that the skills that I have acquired can be an asset to many.

Email: Address: Web: Phone:

williams8562@mail.philau.edu 4259 Ridge Ave, Pennsylvania, USA, https://www.behance.net/Tevin_W 347-545-1455

EDUCATION:

PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Architecture Expected Graduation: May 2017

Completed Courses: Design V:

•Develop conceptual and realistic designs utilizing hand drawing abilities, Autodesk AutoCAD and 3D modeling software •Create final design presentations utilizing Adobe Photoshop •Fabricate physical models for projects focused on urban development in the Philadelphia area.

Building Tech III:

•Focused on construction methods and integration of building systems

Visualization II:

•3D modeling and rendering projects using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper

Intro to Computing:

•Comprehensive knowledge of C++ coding and computational logic

Experimental Modeling:

•Complex 3D Modeling using Grasshopper for Rhino and Python Script for Rhino.

Extra Curricular Activities: Community Service Club (Aug. 2012 - Dec. 2012) • SERV • AIAS Philadelphia University Chapter (2014 -Present) • NOMAS National Organization Of Minority Architect (2016-Present)

Achievements and Awards: •Composites in Architecture Design Challenge (Honorable Mention)

The ACMA asked student teams to consider the development of a composite architectural/ building component or assembly. The teams were free to imagine and interpret uses and include strong integration with other more normative building systems.

•Digital Design Methods (Work Published)

Digital Design Methods is a research publication that was explores parametric design strategies in all aspects of architecture. whether space planning or facade design, parametric methods were used as a tool to develop design concepts. In this publication, students catalogued research, experiements and hypothesis in order to document final outcomes.

•Spaceworks Publication (Work Published)

Spaceworks is a University driven publication that showcases some of the best works that the Philadephia University school of Architecture has to offer.

This publication gives a readers glimps into the forward thinking mindset of the students at Philadephia University.

EXPERIENCE:

M.A.B (Mysterious Absolute Blessings), Freelance Graphic Designer

December 2016 – Present •Developed Designs for the company logo •Created Designs for female and male t-shirts.

Array Architects, Architectural Intern

May 2016 – August 2016 •Developed schematic design and planning for buildings in the health care industry •Created 3d digital models in Revit and Rhino 3D, used for renderings and other presentation methods •Created site models in Revit and Rhino 3D, showing the landscape design.

Northeast Fences and Ironworks, Freelance Detail Drafter

January 2016 – March 2016 •On-site field measurements for railing designs •Developed detail drawings of railings for manufacturing

Bulgin & Associates Inc., Intern

CAD & IT SKILLS:

June 2015- August 2015 •Reviewed Architectural and Shop drawings for relevant field dimensions •Researched and contacted vendors for specific Architectural building

materials •Created finish schedules, specification binders and maintenance manuals •Compared Architectural drawings with given appliance and material

schedules for accuracy and inventory •Completed material calculations according to Architectural drawings and specifications •Assisted Project Manager with pricing letters, change orders, transmittals, and submittals along with general office organization and filing

Programs: Excellent: Excellent: Excellent: Excellent: Excellent: Excellent: Excellent: Proficient: Excellent: Intermediate: Intermediate: Proficient: Proficient: Proficient:

Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word Trimble Sketchup Pro Rhinoceros 5, Grasshopper for Rhinoceros Revit Architecture 2016 - 2017, Dynamo for Revit C++ Scripting Language HTML Scripting Language CSS Scripting Language Javascript

TABLE OF CONTENTS: DRAGON BOAT HOUSE PAGES: 1 - 6

U.N.M.S.A.F.E PAGES: 7 - 18

CONCRETE DWELLING PAGES: 19 - 24

FIRST LIGHT OBSERVATORY PAGES: 25 - 28

KALIEDOSCOPE

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RE-ACTIVATE

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SCHUYLKILL BRIDGE RENDERING STUDIES PAGES: 41 - 46

DRAGON BOAT HOUSE

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Located on Barbados Island in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the Dragon Boat House was designed to be a gym and gathering space that would service and a public node for both the people of Norristown and the emerging dragon boat racing community. For this project students were commission to create a space that not met the programmatic requirements but also responded to the waters edge. This specific design does just that by cantilevering over the water while making the boat storage apart of the faรงade. When riding a canoe or a dragon boat towards the building, users will be able to boat between the dock and go directly towards the building there canoe is hoisted up and stored right above them.

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INTERIOR: BOAT STORAGE

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INTERIOR: COMMUNITY HUB/ DINING

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U.N.M.S.A.F.E.

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The University of New Mexico School of Agricultural Farm Engineering (UNMsafe for short) building and site is designed to be a central node within the community. The building will act as the bridge between low income communities and natural food and education. The site was once used as place for trains to be serviced and features a turntable. Working as a team of three designers, the group was able to transformed the turntable into a rain collecting amphitheater. The users sit along the randomized pattern of concrete and green seats which all descend to the central circular stage. Tucked under the stage is space for a large rain collection tank. Additionally, the main circulation paths are ramps which guide rainwater to the collection tank.

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CONCRETE DWELLING

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The Concrete Dwelling Project, located in Kuala Lumpur, seeks to find an elegant way to incorporate sustainability in design. The building is oriented in the direction of the winds travel path and uses three exterior concrete wall to channel the winds speed, cooling down the building. The design draws inspiration from plants native to the climate of Malaysia and blends into the landscape with the play on the elevation.

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NORTH ELEVATION PERSPECTIVE

INTERIOR: LIVING AREA

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INTERIOR: RESTING AREA

INTERIOR: WORKING AREA

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FIRST LIGHT OBSERVATORY

The First Light Observatory, located on the peak Mount Lemmon, Arizona is design to function as a fully running Astrology Observatory while being a haven for the stargazing community. The building is designed so the stargazers can walk right on top the roof to view the cosmos while keeping the research center undisturbed. The building takes advantage of the steep slope of the site anchoring a portion of the program underground while cantilevering other parts of the building. the trees around the site are also used as a way users to recognizes the change in elevation made when circulating through the building.

Using passive strategies the building is designed to be an extension of the landscape used to connect people together.m.

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EXTERIOR: PUBLIC ROOF

EXTERIOR: OUTDOOR CIRCULATION

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KALIEDOSCOPE

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Kaleidoscope is an art installation and pavilion that is designed to be adaptable to all types of topography. Using tensegrity as a structural method, all the structural units in the pavilion work together in order to keep itself standing. To create a pavilion that was both easily constructible while having interesting moments we took the best components of both a regularized system and a randomized system and combined them to create a playful yet tranquil space. The Tensegrity pavilion guides a user’s view and movement to creates moments that allow you to connect to the site.

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RE-ACTIVATE

Nueva Pompeya is a neighborhood in the southern side of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The neighborhood is known for its poverty and lack of attractions with current residential and industrial structures. Reactivate is group design proposal that seeks to develop the Nueva Pompeya region. The intention is to develop the urban spaces as well as the river front. The program includes commercial buildings, offices, affordable housing as well as historical and institutional buildings. The open recreational spaces include public and private parks, soccer field and a floating swimming pool along the river. The pool is designed to filter the river that it floats in, making it possible for people to swim in clean river water.

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SCHUYLKILL BRIDGE RENDERING STUDIES The Schuylkill bridge rendering studies are a series of test that experiment with various rendering styles. The series of images show a variety of mixed media rendering styles in order to fully understand foundation principles of visualization.

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