D
illiam orris
Architecture Portfolio
Contents Convetional skills Internship Work Study Abroad Personal Work Biography
Castellum Re-envisioning The Merit School of Music The Merit School of Music offers an after-school K-12 music training program for the children of Chicago. The scope of this project was to propose a redesign of Merit’s existing facility, encompassing their existing lot and an adjacent site. Located on the corner of Monroe and Peoria Streets, this neighborhood comprised of mostly residential condominiums featured a well used park across the street, as well as some local shops. Desiring to inspire a sense of culture and community my proposal for a new concert hall, visible from the exterior, ample class and practice rooms, and an outdoor performance space all became integral to the design. Seeking to resemble the attributes of a Castellum (Latin for village) I hoped to address the school’s dual nature of public performance and private learning. The result was a 95,000 SF. performance and educational facility designed to serve both Merit and its context.
East Elevation
South Elevation
South Section
East Section
Seeking to emphasize the village concept the program is arranged around a central community space or lobby. The south entrance facing the park opens to a court yard featuring a sunken amphitheater. The east entrance opens on Peoria Street to the east as did the existing school entrance. Thus, providing both public and private entrances.
Office
Office
Office
143 SF
135 SF
150 SF
Conference Room
463 SF Recital Hall Shower
90 SF
3434 SF
Small Green Room
Instrument Storage
528 SF
1102 SF
Small Dressing
200 SF
Men's
Women's
285 SF
356 SF
Staff Lounge
Office
Office
404 SF
119 SF
119 SF
Open Office Small Kitchen
1299 SF Unisex
263 SF
63 SF Small Dressing
Piano Storage
217 SF
517 SF
Office
Mechanical
399 SF
Women's
Shower
118 SF
331 SF
Stage Sound Lock
91 SF
Office
118 SF
Storage
119 SF
525 SF
Office
Office
118 SF
112 SF
Office
199 SF
Men's Coat Check
161 SF
Box Office
248 SF
150 SF
68 SF
Box Office Front Desk
Secretary Office
Education Front Desk
194 SF
Platform
2676 SF
Lobby
8880 SF
South Section
Cafe Kitchen
Cafe
325 SF
380 SF
Rental Instrument Storage
Office
Office
239 SF
195 SF
144 SF
Large Rehearsal Room
1149 SF Library
996 SF
Percusion Studio Recording
Class
955 SF
531 SF
399 SF Hall Floor
3543 SF
Gallery
1008 SF
Ground Level Plan
West Section
Low Strings
Low Strings
Class
Class
535 SF
508 SF
513 SF
522 SF
This project gave much consideration to the acoustic qualities and design of the performance spaces. The specific scheme of the main concert hall was to modify the traditional shoebox style as an experiment in both sound and aesthetics. Most notable are the slips which serve as the entrance and the steeply raked right side which goes from the floor to the balcony as a singular unit like a Greek amphitheater.
Bubny Center For Constructed Art This project re-purposed the front portion of a mid nine-teenth century train depot located in Bunby, a district of the city of Prague in the Czech Republic. Done during my time as a study abroad student in Prague, this proposal was a school and gallery dedicated to built pieces of art, such as furniture and sculpture. The concept was to demonstrate how old things transition to new ones through subtle changes. Bisecting the space with a curving glass wall in the same profile of the original facade creating a parody of sorts to the existing facade showing how the old changes into something similar, but different.
Second Level
Gallery School A
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West Elevation
West Section A
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Room Legend
Ground Level
Elgin Urban Farm and Market The creation of an urban farm and market in Elgin, IL was intended to help revitalize the declining downtown area. The market features a large market hall of over 6,000 SF., other small retail space, and an educational wing where locals are taught the benefits of locally grown fresh food. The farm includes a series of green houses and livestock barns. The inspiration for the design came from the local industrial and agricultural buildings that make up the fabric of Elgin and its surrounding area.
Isometric
Entry Main Market Hall
Farm Retail
Entry Outdoor Dining Entry
Class Rm.
Class Rm.
Class Rm.
Aquaponics Green House Hydroponics Green House Vegetables Green House Work Entry Room Food Processing
Vegetable Green Houses
Farnsworth Addition I’ve chosen this project as one of my earlier hand works. It is an addition to Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth house in Plano, IL. My reaction to the house was to use the same proportions of the initial grid established by Mies. Implementing the grid in both plan and elevation I designed a contrasting structure of concrete to counter the lightness of Farnswoth. By doing so I attempted to create a harmonic distortion between the new and the old.
Medium: Ink on Mylar
Main Level Plan
World Vision Shelter Design Competition During this project our studio devoted an entire semester to meeting the needs of war-torn Syrian refugees. Attempting to provide them with temporary housing conditions, these transitional shelters were then constructed at full scale and tested against other shelter designs at the World Vision Competition held at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. During the competition our shelter underwent, seismic, thermal, and wind load tests, as well as a timed build, and an inhabit-ability test, where volunteers spent the night in our shelter. Our goal was to bring people above their circumstances, consequently, an occupiable roof became mandatory for our design. Using light gauge steel studs, aluminum composite panels, corrugated plastic, and camping tarps we completed our design capable of holding several adults.
Conventions and Skills Drafting and Models These projects are merely a demonstration of the skills I have acquired during my time at Judson.
Jefferson’s Monticello
Top Left: Perspective in graphite of the Thompson Music Building Location: Charlottesville, VA at Judson University. Architect: Thomas Jefferson
Dates Built: 1768-1826
Bottom Left: Auto cad drawing of Presentation: Jefferson’s Monticello done for a William Morris Project Date: 9/10/14 digital representation class Center: House model constructed at a 1”=1’ scale demonstrates the basic frame construction used in contemporary building. Far Right (three images): Stair project designed as a fulcrum for structures class where the large weighted objects on the right are held in place by the tension of the wires on the left
Eastern Elevation 1/4” Scale
Main Level Plan 1/8” Scale
Summer Internship Strosser Architecture and Conservation Danville Farmers’ Market During my time a Strosser Architecture and Conservation I have had opportunity to work on several different project. The Danville Farmers’ Market was project proposal for a vacant lot in Danville’s historic downtown. The objective was to create a design that called back to Danville’s industrial age as an early American iron town.
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3D View 3
Owner www.autodesk.com/revit
West Elevation (facing street)
Danville Farmer's Market
North Elevation (facing street)
Davis and McGann HomeDAVIS Renovation & McGANN RENOVATION OPTION B DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ROUND 1 8.01.15 This renovation proposal was an odd request that presented some challenges for me as an intern. The client had just acquired a late 1970’s ranch house, but wished to give it a Danish Modern aesthetic. The proposal shown to you is one of three options presented. This option favored by the clients, expanded the master bedroom suite, remodeled the kitchen space, and added a studio off the rear for thier home business.
CEILING HEIGHT 8' - 0"
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DAVIS & McGANN RENOVATION OPTION B DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ROUND 1 8.01.15
CEILING HEIGHT 8' - 0"
MAIN LEVEL 0' - 0"
PORCH
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OFFICE PATIO
177 SF 4
MASTER BED ROOM
FRONT VIEW NEW
CEILING HEIGHT 8' - 0"
262 SF
DAVIS & McGANN RENOVATION OPTION B DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ROUND 1 MAIN LEVEL
MASTER BATH
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ARCHITECTURE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING
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KITCHEN
DINING ROOM
160 SF
161 SF
ARCHITECTURE & CONSERVATION
25 SOUTH FOURTH STREET LEWISBURG, PA 17837 PHONE: (570) 847-5125 E-MAIL: ted.strosser@gmail.com
These Drawings and Specifications as instruments of service are, and shall remain, the property of Ted Strosser Architecture & Conservation whether the project for which they are made is executed or MAIN LEVEL not. All rights reserved. Any other 0' - 0" use requires the express written GARAGE LEVEL authorization of the Architect. -0' - 10"
BATH ROOM PANTRY
47 SF 2
REAR VIEW
CEILING HEIGHT 8' - 0"
PANTRY
LAUNDRY 58 SF
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GARAGE LEVEL -0' - 10"
WALK IN CLOSET 36 SF
CEILING HEIGHT 8' - 0"
GARAGE LIVING ROOM
BUILT IN CABNETS
239 SF
298 SF
MAIN LEVEL 0' - 0"
BEDROOM 2
GARAGE LEVEL -0' - 10"
164 SF
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KITCHEN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING TED L. STROSSER AIA, LEED AP
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ARCHITECTURE & CONSERVATION
25 SOUTH FOURTH STREET LEWISBURG, PA 17837 PHONE: (570) 847-5125 E-MAIL: ted.strosser@gmail.com
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These Drawings and Specifications as instruments of service are, and shall remain, the property of Ted Strosser Architecture & Conservation whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. All rights reserved. Any other use requires the express written authorization of the Architect.
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Kulpmont Borough Renovation Contruction and HVAC Drawings
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EXECITIVE MEETING ROOM
110 53 SF
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172 SF
109 107 SF 10' - 4 3/4"
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INTERROGATION
TOILET
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3,325 sf RENOVATED AREA
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UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL DIMENSIONS INDICATED ARE TO THE FACE OR CENTERLINE OF WALL STUD, EXISTING CMU BLOCK WALL OR CABINETRY COMPONENT, NOT NECESSARILY THE FINISHED WALL ASSEMBLY. ALL DIMENSIONS TO BE VERIFIED AND APPROVED BY OWNER AFTER DEMOLITION TAKES PLACE. G.C. TO LAYOUT AND VERIFY DESIGN INTENT WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS. IN THE CASE OF DISCREPANCY, G.C. IS TO CONTACT OWNER AND ARCHITECT BEFORE PORTION OF THE WORK IS STARTED. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL DOOR ROUGH OPENINGS SHALL BE LOCATED 4" FROM THE NEAREST ADJACENT WALL, OR CENTERED ON THE WALL WITHIN THE ROOM TO WHICH THE DOOR LEADS. PROVIDE TACTILE UNISEX BATHROOM SIGN AT TOILET ROOM (IBC 1110.1) PROVIDE TACTILE EXIT SIGN AT ALL EGRESS DOORS (IBC 1011.3)
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17' - 3 3/4"
874 SF
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738 SF
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EVIDENCE 108 57 SF
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ADMINISTRAVTIVE
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MEETING ROOM
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609 SF
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MAYOR'S OFFICE
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87 SF
127 SF
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WOMEN
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265 SF
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These Drawings and Specifications as instruments of service are, and shall remain, the property of Ted Strosser Architecture & Conservation whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. All rights reserved. Any other use requires the express written authorization of the Architect.
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KULPMONT BOROUGH, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
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101 302 SF
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HALL
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56 SF
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STORAGE
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These Drawings and Specifications as instruments of service are, and shall remain, the property of Ted Strosser Architecture & Conservation whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. All rights reserved. Any other use requires the express written authorization of the Architect.
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Study Abroad Prague, Czech Republic There are few defining moments that really change someone’s life, but my four months in Prague had a tremendous impact on my life and perspective. During the spring of my junior year at Judson, four of my classmates and I embarked on an adventure in Central Europe, a place, that only twenty years prior, was sealed off from our culture. Living in a city that dated beyond a thousand years, there was much architecturally to drink in. Everything from the world’s largest castle complex to Frank Gehry’s Dancing House. The range of buildings left little to desire for inspiration and excitement. However, I learned much of the value of culture, and though I loved the Czech culture, my time there instilled in me a deeper appreciation for my home here in the States.
Naturhistorisches Museum Vienna, Austria
Vlitava River Prague, Czech Republic
Troja Chateau, Czech Republic
St. Nicholas Church Prague, Czech Republic
St. Vitus Cathederal Prague, Czech Republic
Private Residential Stephen’s Home Renovation This renovation proposal was a private design development project I did to take a small poorly conceived mountain cabin and turn it into an Adirondack home worthy of its setting. By changing the roof pitches and adding a small entry addition the home’s usable space was significantly improved, along with its aesthetic appeal. -
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Living Room
Kitchen
Master Bath
93 SF
57 SF
DN
468 SF
Office
Master Bed Room
110 SF
171 SF
East Elevation
South Elevation
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North Elevation
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Kitchen Design David Morris Cabinet Shop This custom eighteenth-century kitchen design was developed for a new country farm house modeled in the late colonial style. The clients wanted a space where no appliance was visible. This stunning tiger-maple and soapstone work area, is the true centerpiece of the house.
About Me A native to central Pennsylvania I have grown to love the simple architecture of small towns and rural communities filled with deep history and natural beauty. Growing in that environment instilled in me a passion to react to my world. As the son of a colonial cabinet maker I relish the creative process and high craftsmanship that comes with it. Moving to Chicago in the early stages of my academic career I developed a new appreciation for both design and urban culture. The ideals I’ve learned from both my time as an “urbanite” and a rural citizen drive me to pursue an integrity of design centered around community, faith, and family. An avid outdoorsman I love to recreate, specifically kayaking, hiking, camping, and hunting are all things that I have done with my friends and family. Other activities such as travel, music, and theater going also engage me. I enjoy high culture and the arts wether it be oil on canvas or theater on stage, it all brings me great joy and I am happy to support it.
Contact Me Address 175 Greenleaf Rd. Danville, Pennsylvania 17821 Phone +1 (570) 394 0907 E-mail 1wdmorris@gmail.com
I’ve had the privilege to travel extensively in both North America and Europe. A choir tour to Ireland as a college freshman and later the Czech Republic as a study abroad student opened my eyes to cultures and ideas outside of my experience. All my travels have taught me more about the world and people than any other exercise. Every time I return home I emerge both enlightened and impassioned for my homeland the United States. Above all my faith in Christ has been the centerpiece of my life. Church going is not a social event for me, but rather an integral part of who I am as a Christian. My faith has taught me to be accepting of all peoples and keeps me accountable to love my neighbor as myself.