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My undergraduate portfolio for Environmental DesignTRANSCRIPT
Benjamin SawyerArchitecture Design Portfolio
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Benjamin Sawyer
05/14/1989
35 Blaisdell St.Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 441-7924
B.A. Environmental DesignMontana State University
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Index
Luccock Park Master Planning Project
Sculpture Gallery & Studio
Aquatic Center and Hostel
The Exit Gallery
Hand Graphics
Personal Work
Photography
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In Community Design Center, I was partof a group of six that created a MasterPlan for a Methodist Church Camp nearPine Creek, Montana. The project encompassed analysis of existing structures, master planning of the site, and design of new structures for the site. We created two books for Luccock Park, one detailing existing conditions, and one for the Master Plan. Shown are examples of pieces which I made for the master plan and design.
New Master Plan
Issues Addressed in Master Plan:
Multi-Program Quadrant ZoningTrail System designMeadow Hall redesignMain Lodge redesignNew Tabernacle designChapel relocationRoad relocationStream UsageRecreation Area developmentPrototype/New Cabin locationsPavilion to cater RecreationNew Meeting AreasNew Entrance GateAmphitheater proposalMaintenance Building
Luccock ParkMaster Planning ProjectParadise Valley, Montana
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Master Planning Document Cover
Creekside Pavilion watercolor
Creekside Pavilion Plan sketch
Fire Ring design watercolor
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Objective: A gallery that will lead to an opportunity to look in to the workshop/studio where the art in the gallery is made.To realize this, I created a ramp as the gallery, facing the main street, with the studio oriented towards the community.
The gallery wraps up and around, looking in the studio, and concluding at a raised cafe. The offices fit in underneath the cafe, and the entire building comes together in a very simple scheme, creating a dynamic interior space.
Conceptual Renderings:
GalleryCafeOffice looking to Courtyard
Sculpture Gallery & Working Studio New Orleans, LA.
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First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Section through Gallery and Studio
Section through Gallery, Offices and Courtyard
Section through Gallery and Cafe
Site Plan
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Started with the studio addressing the community, the gallery underneath, and offices on the second level, with a courtyard in between the studio and gallery and a private courtyard on the second floor.
Stretched the gallery out to create the private courtyard in between gallery levels. The offices get tied in to the gallery via ramp and gallery leads to the “overlook” of the studio via bridge. However, this creates awkward circulation and entry tooffice space.
The gallery becomes based off an angled plane ramped in both directions from the entry, and addressed circulation issues. The gallery looks directly in to the studio now, with the courtyard in the middle. However offices, cafe and other areas are difficult to fit in, and create their own circulation and access problems.
Scheme is simplified to ramp that leads up from the entrance, to cafe on upper level. Courtyard is pushed to the side, and made semi-private, with access to the offices. A small inaccessable courtyard is made between the gallery levels as a surprise to the viewer and a tie to the outside.
Design Process
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Wall Section
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In choosing a dialectical pairing, I felt that the aquatic center would have a strong local presence, with people from the community going there on a daily basis to workout, train and swim, where the hostel would be a place for people who come to Bozeman to stay. A hostel is a strong community within itself, of like-minded people exploring a new place. I thought that having a strong local community join with a strong temporary community would help people in the hostel form a connection with the town. The aquatic center facilities would be open to visitors at the hostel, so they would be able to enjoy the pool while they were in Bozeman.
Aquatic Center & Traveller’s Hostel Bozeman, MT
Aquatic Center Exterior Rendering
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The Aquatic Center is comprised of only two different truss shapes, alternated and rotated to create the building. While complex looking, these trusses, along with SIPs and Cor-ten steel were utilized for simple on-site construction. The areas between structural bands provide for a unique, natural lighting solution, creating an unmatched swimming experience.
Aquatic Center Pool Rendering
Aquatic Center Pool Sections
Hostel Kitchen Perspective
Hostel Exterior Perspective
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The Exit Galleryfor Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
The Exit Gallery for Montana State was a hypothetical project with another student, where we were given specific dimentions to create an on-campus art gallery. Construction documents, code compliency, specifing materials, and energy analysis were major components for the project.
EPDM Roofing
5/8” Plywood sheet
18 Gauge Metal Decking 1 1/2”
Custom Tapered Steel fin
Drywall fastener
Drywall
Stucco finish
Steel C-Channels
Steel C-Channel
2”x4” dimensional lumber
Channel Mullion
W6x9
Curtain wall glazing
Roof Detail
Membrane
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Sheet A1.2Floor Plan
Life Saftey Info
Code Analysis (Reference 2006 IBC)
Occupancy Classification: B (Educational) (Chapter 3)Construction Type: V-B (Chapter 5, Table 503) No separation of occupancy.(Table 508.3.3)Occupancy Load: B. (Chapter 10) 2000sf @100 sf/person = 20 people (Table 1004.1.1)Exiting Requirements: (Chapter 6) Rating of Building Elements: NoneFire Separation Distance: >30’ (no rating)
Plumbing Fixture Counts: 4
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DoorsD101_Double Flush 68”x80”D102_Single Flush 30”x80”WindowsG1_5’x6’ Glazing PanelWallsW1_ICP w/ foam coreW2_Trombe Wall w/ exterior glazingW3_Curtain Wall GlazingF.F.E. 100’-0” w/ respect to topography = 4901’ above Sea Level
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Top of Foundation Slab 97’-0”
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EPDM Roofing Membrane
R-42 Rigid Insulation
Pre-finished metal flashing w/ cleat
2”x8” lumber
Plywood 3/4”
18 Gauge Metal Decking 1 1/2”
Drywall w/ stucco finish
Tapered Steel Overhang
Drywall fastener
Steel Plate w/ bolted connection
R-19 Batt Insulation
Welded moment connection
2’x4” fastened to double C-channel
6’x5’ Krypton Filled 2x Glazed Panel
Spider Glazing Connector
8” air gap
8” Concrete Trombe Wall
HSS Square Column 5”x5” 3/8” Wall Thickness
Lifted-floor stilt
Foundation Wall
Gravel
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Plywood 3/4”
6” of R-42 Rigid Insulation
18 Gauge Metal Decking 1 1/2”
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2”x4” Dimensional Lumber
Fixed Aluminum Window Jamb
4” of R-42 Rigid Insulation
Precast Concrete Wall System
HSS Square Column 5”x5” 3/8” Wall Thickness
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East-West Section A3.1-2
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Foundation Wall 1’Under-Floor Ventilation
Hand rail 34”
East Curtain Wall
HSS Square Column 5x5”
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Sun Shade Overhang 6’
Gravel F.F.E. 100’-0”
Top of Ext. Wall 113’-0”
T.O. Structure114’-6”
Top of Foundation Slab 97’-0”
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T.O. Structure114’-6” Top of Ext. Wall
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Top of Foundation Slab 97’-0”
T.O. Roof115’-1”
North-South Section A3.1-1
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Hand rail 34”
Under-Floor Ventilation
Operable Window
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Hand Graphics
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Personal Work
Bridge for structures, made with group2nd Place -- best strength/weight ratio
Fabrication ProjectTorus made with Rhino and 3D Printed Custom Nickle & Brass Belt Buckle
Custom BicycleCustom Bicycle
White Cedar Adirondack Chairs and Footstool
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Photography
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