DVaniel

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U n d e r g r a d u a t e W o r k s2009-2012

Personal Information

Daniel Vrana34 Sunhill RoadNesconset, NY 11767(631) 433-9327

Candidate Bachelor of Science in ArchitectureSUNY University at Buffalo2009-2013

Contents

Emergent TransformationSpring 2012

Living WallSpring 2010

Progression of LightFall 2012

FormicisSpring 2012

STACKed ForestFall 2010

Construction TechnologySpring 2012

Determinate OmissionFall 2011

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Arc 302 | Spring 2012Professor | Brad Wales

The focus of Emergent Transformation was to create a transition between the original Olmsted design of South Park and the structure which was designed for the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens by Lord and Burnham. Even though it was understood that South Park is a completely constructed environment, the project was metaphorically viewed as a transition from nature to built form. The strategy was to create a form which was buried into the land in some portions and left deliberately open in others. To the north and west, the landscape was sculpted over the building so that, when viewed from South Park, the structure began to disappear. To the south and east, the addition lifted itself from the ground to allow for direct southern light to reach plant exhibits within. The roof separated in other portions to allow more light to enter, and tiles of glazing were incorporated to receive different amounts of sunlight.

Emergent Transformation was awarded the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Design Award.

Olmsteds idea of creating viewsheds throughout and landscape was utilized in the design. It was important to create points throughout the park where the old Lord and Burnham structure would be able to be seen past the surface of the new addition. This would create a link between the historical park and the historical structure.

A surface analysis (below) was performed in order to determine which tiling method would prove the most advantageous for lighting.

Emergent Transformation

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G rasshopp er Sur face Studies

I n s i d e B a n q u e t H a l l F a c i n g N o r t h w e s t

A series of studies were done in which a particular surface was manipulated in order to test how sunlight could begin to enter the space. Tests included rotation of individual tiles, rotation of the grid the

shown below, utilizes a simple grid shift and a tile which is tilted only on one axis. This design allows for the tiles to appear solid from the park side while appearing very porous from the Lord and Burnham side of the structure. Structurally, a tile which is only tilted along one axis will be more stable. The renderings show how light will enter the space through the cracks the tiles form. In addition, certain portions of the building will separate from each other to form large, south-facing glass openings.Individual tiles will be covered with creeping thyme instead of grass.

survive in sunny or semi-shaded areas and only grows to be 1-4 in height, meaning each panel will be maintenance free once installed.

Sur face Lif t for pro gram Sub divide Split into panels Rotate for sun

S U R FA C E D E R I VAT I O N A N D S T U D I E S

G rasshopp er Sur face Studies

I n s i d e B a n q u e t H a l l F a c i n g N o r t h w e s t

A series of studies were done in which a particular surface was manipulated in order to test how sunlight could begin to enter the space. Tests included rotation of individual tiles, rotation of the grid the

shown below, utilizes a simple grid shift and a tile which is tilted only on one axis. This design allows for the tiles to appear solid from the park side while appearing very porous from the Lord and Burnham side of the structure. Structurally, a tile which is only tilted along one axis will be more stable. The renderings show how light will enter the space through the cracks the tiles form. In addition, certain portions of the building will separate from each other to form large, south-facing glass openings.Individual tiles will be covered with creeping thyme instead of grass.

survive in sunny or semi-shaded areas and only grows to be 1-4 in height, meaning each panel will be maintenance free once installed.

Sur face Lif t for pro gram Sub divide Split into panels Rotate for sun

S U R FA C E D E R I VAT I O N A N D S T U D I E S

G rasshopp er Sur face Studies

I n s i d e B a n q u e t H a l l F a c i n g N o r t h w e s t

A series of studies were done in which a particular surface was manipulated in order to test how sunlight could begin to enter the space. Tests included rotation of individual tiles, rotation of the grid the

shown below, utilizes a simple grid shift and a tile which is tilted only on one axis. This design allows for the tiles to appear solid from the park side while appearing very porous from the Lord and Burnham side of the structure. Structurally, a tile which is only tilted along one axis will be more stable. The renderings show how light will enter the space through the cracks the tiles form. In addition, certain portions of the building will separate from each other to form large, south-facing glass openings.Individual tiles will be covered with creeping thyme instead of grass.

survive in sunny or semi-shaded areas and only grows to be 1-4 in height, meaning each panel will be maintenance free once installed.

Sur face Lif t for pro gram Sub divide Split into panels Rotate for sun

S U R FA C E D E R I VAT I O N A N D S T U D I E S

G rasshopp er Sur face Studies

I n s i d e B a n q u e t H a l l F a c i n g N o r t h w e s t

A series of studies were done in which a particular surface was manipulated in order to test how sunlight could begin to enter the space. Tests included rotation of individual tiles, rotation of the grid the

shown below, utilizes a simple grid shift and a tile which is tilted only on one axis. This design allows for the tiles to appear solid from the park side while appearing very porous from the Lord and Burnham side of the structure. Structurally, a tile which is only tilted along one axis will be more stable. The renderings show how light will enter the space through the cracks the tiles form. In addition, certain portions of the building will separate from each other to form large, south-facing glass openings.Individual tiles will be covered with creeping thyme instead of grass.

survive in sunny or semi-shaded areas and only grows to be 1-4 in height, meaning each panel will be maintenance free once installed.

Sur face Lif t for pro gram Sub divide Split into panels Rotate for sun

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Roof Plan

Model Photos and Elevation from Park

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1 Operable GlazingOverlapped double pane insulated glassAllows for ventilationShading system

2 Planted Roof Panels1/2 Growing mediumRigid insulation2x4 Stud framingFlashing to allow for drainage 3 Space Frame3 Deep with 10 bays3 Members

4 Columns2 cylindrical columnVents at top and bottom to filter air through spacePipes and wiring run through center

5 Main Floor Slab4 thick site cast concrete slabRigid insulationFinish on underside

6 Basement Slab4 thick site cast concrete slabRigid insulationGravel1 thick footing 7 Basement Main Cistern

8 Radiant Floor HeatingHeating from hot water cycled from basement boilers

9 Curtain WallGlazing to allow southern light into space

10 Structure for Space FrameBeams extend from main columns to support framing at connections

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Detail Section

In order to analyze and understand the concepts of the project and how they were realized within the final building, a series of large scale detail sections were drawn. They examined the way that the panels created different lighting effects within the space, and the way that structure and form were integrated into a coherent building system.

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Arc 102 | Spring 2010Professors | Nicholas Bruscia, Shadi Nazarian, and Christopher RomanoTeam | Daniel Fiore, Andrew Hilfiker, Morgane Lebeuf, Linnea Spampinato, Joseph Swerdlin

The Living Wall project began with a 6 x 6 x 8 volume. Shifts were made to this volume in order to program three sleeping spaces, an entry, and a circulation path. The original volume had to be registered in the final design. Projects were be joined together in a linear form in order to generate a micro community. Within this Living Wall, groups were encouraged to communicate as well as consider the impact of their design decisions on their neighbors. The semester began with individual projects, and as projects were eliminated from contention, larger groups were formed in order to focus on a full scale build.

The final group approach utilized a diagonal cut in the volume which was then shifted upward in order to allow for a rolling entry. Sleeping spaces were stacked, and multiple strategic cuts in the volume allowed for ventilation and light.

Project was awarded Best Modular Scheme by faculty and was featured in several publications including Architizer and the Buffalo News.

The simple shift in massing allowed for entry, circulation, and sleeping spaces within the volume. Modules were designed in order to allow for ease of assembly in the full scale installation.

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Construction drawings and models (both macro and micro scale) aided the investigation into the full scale assembly. Modularization is shown through these exercises as well.

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Arc 403 | Fall 2012Professor | Annette LeCuyer

The area surrounding the globe market site on elmwood avenue is full of culture, specifically based in the arts. Numerous art galleries are located in the area, supporting fields such as drawing, painting, and sculpture, but very few galleries are dedicated solely to the art of photography. In addition, movie theaters and venues to screen films are nearly non existent in the area. Therefore, a project was proposed to bring a venue to the area which addresses both of these concerns.

In Progression of Light, a mixed-used apartment building located on elmwood avenue, a public photo gallery and movie theater was introduced to the area, along with a dark room available to the public to rent in order to develop photographs. An outdoor space for screening films was provided for so that during the hot summer months, the courtyard adjacent to globe market would be activated. Individual units contained studio space which was kept dark in order to provide for space artificially lit photography and film editing.

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Programs were organized with respect to the amount of light they need in order to function. Public program was arranged as individual objects on the site.

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Studio units and 1 bedroom units were stacked to the west, with 2 bedroom units and 3 bedroom units to the east, leaving each with a south frontage. In order to allow for sunlight to enter all of the bedrooms of the 3 bedroom units, they were placed at the top of the tower. This also allowed for entry to the residential garden as the 2 bedroom units were pulled back from the egress stair on the third level.

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All units within the project were Type A accessible (all spaces fully accessible). 18 pull side clearance and 12 push side clearance were included to allow for accessible entry to and exit from the units.

The structure of the building followed the grid that the building was designed from. Shear walls occupied the perimeter of the site which allowed the center to become much more open.

Structural Grid

Second Floor Plan

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Two separate HVAC systems were used within the building. The first, a forced air system, was used to service the cinema, cafe, and gallery. Localized heat pumps allowed for spaces to be controlled separately. The second system, a water to air system, was used in the residential units. Centralized boilers with individual heat pumps allowed for maximum control with minimum equipment within the units.

Residential Plan Ground Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan Basement Plan

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Cistern/Water Collection

The integrated axonometric displays how all systems functioned as one cohesive entity within the residential portion of the building and the darkroom at ground level.

Facades are detailed in order to show the variety achieved through finishes and techniques of applying concrete and black zinc panels.

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The performative section shows how systems were integrated in two dimensions. Structure, ventilation, hvac distribution, lighting, sprinklers, shading systems, and finishes are shown in order to prove the functionality of the building.

Performative Section

Elmwood Elevation

Through a physical model (pictured left and above), conditions of the facade, massing, and site context were analyzed. Materiality was shown in order to get a sense of the final construction of the building. The ground floor extended into the neighboring site to allow for a connection between the two spaces.

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FormicisIndependent Study | Spring 2012Professor | Michael RogersTeam | Peter Foti, Sean Rasmussen, Vincent Ribeiro

The theoretical framework for the research of Formicis was based upon the premise that a component can be viewed as a behavioural agent capable of self-organization and situational adaptation. Research was based around questions of how the components could respond to their environment and how the group could begin to create a component that was able to make multi-criteria decisions. Ant bridges were used as an example throughout the project as to how a single component can only make local decisions, but how these local decisions affect an entire operation. Digital and analog ways of working were employed in order to approach the problem from multiple angles.

Formicis has been shown at the Artists Among Us II at the Burchfield Penney (Buffalo, NY), the University at Buffalo (Buffalo, NY), Beijing Design Week 2012 (Beijing, China), and as a part of a lecture entitled Foreign Design (Buffalo, NY) by Michael Rogers and Daniel Vrana.

The component was made up of vectors organized into the spine, the legs, and the arms. Immense amounts of options were achieved by changing five elements that made up the component such as radius, wing angle, edge length, height and spine angle.

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0= Component Identity1= Start Point (x,y,z)2= Tangent Point (x,y,z)3= Normal End Point (x,y,z)4= Wing 1 (x,y,z)5= Wing 2 (x,y,z)

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Using Algorithms as a means of Projection and Simulation

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Model as per script with first iteration modeling instructions Physical Model

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650 Components

Drawing techniques were developed throughout the project in an effort to explain a very complex project in simplistic terms. A revised drawing (below) allowed the group to be able to show basic relationships in the components and gauge the amount of components that would be needed for an individual piece. The color represents each basic rule with the hatch representing an inverse of the rule.

An older drawing technique (below) was tested using the final model (right). Each component was represented similar to DNA, with the inside color representing concavity. Connections were shown through lines directly between components.

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The final piece, shown below, used the relationships investigated through modeling and diagramming in order to test the physical capabilities of the components. New ideas were discovered concerning density, branching patterns, and how branching patterns and density began to affect each other.

STACKed ForestArc 201 | Fall 2010Professor | Curt Gambetta

The project for a library proposal for the North Campus at the University at Buffalo came with a very specific set of programming needs. Studies were done concerning occupancy and organizational strategies were investigated within the library typology before arriving at a structure in which book stacks and other programmatic furniture were used in order to create space. Voids in the organic forms created by the furniture allowed an opportunity for vertical circulation through the space as well as a balcony area. A simplified box surrounded the interior program in order to lend itself to the orthagonal nature of the surrounding architecture.

Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

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Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

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Study Space

Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

Closed StacksClosed Stacks

Kitchenette

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RestroomsStairs (Up)

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Computers

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ComputersGroup Study SpaceRestrooms

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Publication OceSA Oce

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Group Study SpaceGroup Study Space

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Study Space

Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

Closed StacksClosed Stacks

Kitchenette

Two Projection Rooms

Projection Room

Administrative Oces

RestroomsStairs (Up)

1/2 Conference Room

Stairs (Down)

Kitchen/ Cafe

Stairs (Up)Cafe Seating

Study Space

Group Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Computers

Group Study Space

Stairs (Up)Group Study Space

Reference Desk

Stairs (Down)

Study Space

Study Space

ComputersGroup Study SpaceRestrooms

Stairs (Down)

Publication OceSA Oce

Computers

Group Study SpaceGroup Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

Closed StacksClosed Stacks

Kitchenette

Two Projection Rooms

Projection Room

Administrative Oces

RestroomsStairs (Up)

1/2 Conference Room

Stairs (Down)

Kitchen/ Cafe

Stairs (Up)Cafe Seating

Study Space

Group Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Computers

Group Study Space

Stairs (Up)Group Study Space

Reference Desk

Stairs (Down)

Study Space

Study Space

ComputersGroup Study SpaceRestrooms

Stairs (Down)

Publication OceSA Oce

Computers

Group Study SpaceGroup Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

Closed StacksClosed Stacks

Kitchenette

Two Projection Rooms

Projection Room

Administrative Oces

RestroomsStairs (Up)

1/2 Conference Room

Stairs (Down)

Kitchen/ Cafe

Stairs (Up)Cafe Seating

Study Space

Group Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Computers

Group Study Space

Stairs (Up)Group Study Space

Reference Desk

Stairs (Down)

Study Space

Study Space

ComputersGroup Study SpaceRestrooms

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Publication OceSA Oce

Computers

Group Study SpaceGroup Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

Closed StacksClosed Stacks

Kitchenette

Two Projection Rooms

Projection Room

Administrative Oces

RestroomsStairs (Up)

1/2 Conference Room

Stairs (Down)

Kitchen/ Cafe

Stairs (Up)Cafe Seating

Study Space

Group Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Computers

Group Study Space

Stairs (Up)Group Study Space

Reference Desk

Stairs (Down)

Study Space

Study Space

ComputersGroup Study SpaceRestrooms

Stairs (Down)

Publication OceSA Oce

Computers

Group Study SpaceGroup Study Space

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Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Basic concepts were enhanced through precedent study of the Maribor Art Gallery (voids used to create circulation), the Exeter Library (infiltration of light), the Kanagawa Institute of Technology (columns used to create space), and the Beinecke Library (building sits atop a smaller plinth level). Envelope studies below were used to analyze how space could be created using buffers and overlap.

Massing shows how a simple box was utilized to enclose the program with the base level being slightly smaller which gave the building the effect that the upper floors were hovering above the site.

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Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

Closed StacksClosed Stacks

Kitchenette

Two Projection Rooms

Projection Room

Administrative Oces

RestroomsStairs (Up)

1/2 Conference Room

Stairs (Down)

Kitchen/ Cafe

Stairs (Up)Cafe Seating

Study Space

Group Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Computers

Group Study Space

Stairs (Up)Group Study Space

Reference Desk

Stairs (Down)

Study Space

Study Space

ComputersGroup Study SpaceRestrooms

Stairs (Down)

Publication OceSA Oce

Computers

Group Study SpaceGroup Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

Closed StacksClosed Stacks

Kitchenette

Two Projection Rooms

Projection Room

Administrative Oces

RestroomsStairs (Up)

1/2 Conference Room

Stairs (Down)

Kitchen/ Cafe

Stairs (Up)Cafe Seating

Study Space

Group Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Computers

Group Study Space

Stairs (Up)Group Study Space

Reference Desk

Stairs (Down)

Study Space

Study Space

ComputersGroup Study SpaceRestrooms

Stairs (Down)

Publication OceSA Oce

Computers

Group Study SpaceGroup Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

Closed StacksClosed Stacks

Kitchenette

Two Projection Rooms

Projection Room

Administrative Oces

RestroomsStairs (Up)

1/2 Conference Room

Stairs (Down)

Kitchen/ Cafe

Stairs (Up)Cafe Seating

Study Space

Group Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Computers

Group Study Space

Stairs (Up)Group Study Space

Reference Desk

Stairs (Down)

Study Space

Study Space

ComputersGroup Study SpaceRestrooms

Stairs (Down)

Publication OceSA Oce

Computers

Group Study SpaceGroup Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

Closed StacksClosed Stacks

Kitchenette

Two Projection Rooms

Projection Room

Administrative Oces

RestroomsStairs (Up)

1/2 Conference Room

Stairs (Down)

Kitchen/ Cafe

Stairs (Up)Cafe Seating

Study Space

Group Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Computers

Group Study Space

Stairs (Up)Group Study Space

Reference Desk

Stairs (Down)

Study Space

Study Space

ComputersGroup Study SpaceRestrooms

Stairs (Down)

Publication OceSA Oce

Computers

Group Study SpaceGroup Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Maribor GalleryAndrea Branzi

Diagram highlighting voids (black) and circulation (green)

Exeter LibraryLouis Kahn

Diagram highlighting natural light entering the building

Kanagawa Institute of Technology WorkshopJunya Ishigami

Diagram showing how structure creates space for program (red)

Beinecke LibraryGordon BunshaftSkidmore, Owings, and Merrill

Diagram showing composition of envelopes and picture/ diagram showing the ground relationship

Envelope Studies

Final Envelope Diagram

Ground Plane

Ground Plane Diagram

Massing Strategy

Basement Program

First Floor Program

Second Floor Program

Third Floor Program

Fourth Floor Program

Conference Room

Closed StacksClosed Stacks

Kitchenette

Two Projection Rooms

Projection Room

Administrative Oces

RestroomsStairs (Up)

1/2 Conference Room

Stairs (Down)

Kitchen/ Cafe

Stairs (Up)Cafe Seating

Study Space

Group Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Computers

Group Study Space

Stairs (Up)Group Study Space

Reference Desk

Stairs (Down)

Study Space

Study Space

ComputersGroup Study SpaceRestrooms

Stairs (Down)

Publication OceSA Oce

Computers

Group Study SpaceGroup Study Space

Study Space

Study Space

Audiovisual Cabins

Printers

EntryExhibition Space

Stairs (Up)Exhibition Space

Stairs (Down)

EntryCirculation Desk

Computers

Ground Floor Plan

Fourth Floor Plan Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan Basement Plan

Longitudinal Section

Transverse Section

Arc 442 | Spring 2012Professor | Annette LeCuyer

Drawings completed for Construction Technology were used to teach how different materials and systems come together in a completed work. Two works studied were the Menefee Cabin by Clark & Menefee Architects (below) and the University of Washington Conibear Shellhouse by the Miller Hull Partnership (right).

1 Foundation for Perimeter Wall 30 x 12 thick continuous strip footing with 3-#5 reinforcement bars

2 Foundation Wall at Fireplace 9x 13 feet x 12 thick site cast concrete pad with #5 reinforcement bars @ 12 o.c. both directions 3 Foundation for Perimeter Wall 40 x 12 thick continuous strip footing with 3-#5 reinforcement bars

4 Basement Floor 4 of crushed gravel fill 1 rigid insulation Vapor barrier 4 thick site cast concrete slab on grade Steel mesh

5 Wall Assembly 8 x 8 x 16 CMU inner wythe 2 rigid insulation Vapor barrier 2 air space 8 x 8 x 4 outer wythe facing #5 reinforcement bars at 48 on center

6 External Wall Below Grade 8 x 8 x 16 CMU Vapor barrier #5 reinforcement bars at 48 on center

7 External Wall at Ground Level 8 x 8 x 16 CMU inner wythe 2 rigid insulation Vapor barrier 2 air space 8 x 8 x 4 outer wythe facing #5 reinforcement bars at 48 on center Site cast concrete sill

8 External Wall at Upper Floors 8 x 8 x 16 CMU inner wythe 2 rigid insulation Vapor barrier 2 air space 8 x 8 x 4 outer wythe facing #5 reinforcement bars at 48 on center Site cast concrete sill

9 Glazing Wood framed 10-6 x 3-6 clerestory double-pane insulated glass Site cast sill Bond beam lintel with #5 reinforcement

10 Retaining Wall 8 x 8 x 16 CMU Site cast concrete cap

11 Chimney 8 x 8 x 16 CMU 8 x 4 x 12 CMU Antenna attachment Venting system

12 Hearth and Fireplace Site cast concrete 8 x 4 x 2-2/3 brick infill

13 Living Room Floor Web joists 8 x 9-1/2 tongue and groove flooring Ceiling: 3/4 gypsum Batt insulation Site cast concrete landing and hearth

14 Kitchen Floor Site cast concrete Heavily reinforced with #5 bars approximately 9 on center

15 Loft Floor Structural steel I-beam running the length of the house 4 x 10 joists at 16 on center 8 x 9-1/2 tongue and groove flooring

16 Roof Flitch beam Laminated veneer plywood cut to profile at 16 on center 1/2 plywood sheathing Resin sheet Metal roofing Ceiling: 3/4 gypsum Batt insulation

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University of Washington Conibear ShellhouseRenovation and Addition

The Miller Hull Partnership, LLPSeattle Washington2003

Daniel Vrana Aaron Taube Kevin Schildwaster Marc Velocci

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1 FoundationExisting concrete wallExisting concrete piles and pilecaps#5 rebar at 12 inches OC

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2 Steel ColumnsW10x33 steel columns

3 Lower Floor SlabPrepared subgradeGranular llVapor barrier2 feet of R-10 rigid insulation on perimeter6 inch structural concrete slab on grade

4 Main Floor2 inch topping slab with broom nishWire mesh1 inch rigid insulationDrainage compositeProtection SheetAsphaltic membrane2 inch concrete topping slab2 inch composite metal deckingExisting steel structureR-14 insulation nish board

5 Main Floor InsideLinoleum nish2 inch topping slab Wire meshAir gap for services2 inch concrete topping slab2 inch composite metal deckingExisting steel structureR-14 insulation nish boardW10x29 I Beam

6 Ceiling 1Exposed structureFinish board insulationPaint

7 Ceiling 2Exposed wood deckingStain

8 RoofW16x50 I BeamW24 moment frame2 x 6 P.T. Nailer2 x 6 T&G Wood DeckingPlywood SheathingVapor barrierR-21 rigid insulation inch overlayment boardSingle ply PVC membrane

9 External WallCast in place concrete panelsR-11 batt insulation3 5/8 inch metal studs at 24 inches OC5/8 inch hi-impact gypsum wall board

10 Garage Door12 feet x 11 feet Glazed panelsTracking

11 Curtain Wall9 Curtain Wall Assembly

12 Exterior Louver System 1Exterior xed louversInterior operable louvers

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The Miller Hull Partnership, LLPSeattle Washington2003

Daniel Vrana Aaron Taube Kevin Schildwaster Marc Velocci

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Substructure

1 FoundationExisting concrete wallExisting concrete piles and pilecaps#5 rebar at 12 inches OC

Superstructure

2 Steel ColumnsW10x33 steel columns

3 Lower Floor SlabPrepared subgradeGranular llVapor barrier2 feet of R-10 rigid insulation on perimeter6 inch structural concrete slab on grade

4 Main Floor2 inch topping slab with broom nishWire mesh1 inch rigid insulationDrainage compositeProtection SheetAsphaltic membrane2 inch concrete topping slab2 inch composite metal deckingExisting steel structureR-14 insulation nish board

5 Main Floor InsideLinoleum nish2 inch topping slab Wire meshAir gap for services2 inch concrete topping slab2 inch composite metal deckingExisting steel structureR-14 insulation nish boardW10x29 I Beam

6 Ceiling 1Exposed structureFinish board insulationPaint

7 Ceiling 2Exposed wood deckingStain

8 RoofW16x50 I BeamW24 moment frame2 x 6 P.T. Nailer2 x 6 T&G Wood DeckingPlywood SheathingVapor barrierR-21 rigid insulation inch overlayment boardSingle ply PVC membrane

9 External WallCast in place concrete panelsR-11 batt insulation3 5/8 inch metal studs at 24 inches OC5/8 inch hi-impact gypsum wall board

10 Garage Door12 feet x 11 feet Glazed panelsTracking

11 Curtain Wall9 Curtain Wall Assembly

12 Exterior Louver System 1Exterior xed louversInterior operable louvers

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Determinate OmissionArc 301 | Fall 2011Professor | Michael Rogers

Influenced by the inherent patterning which reveals itself through a canopy of leaves, Determinate Omission exploded ways to create density through overlap within a hypothetical facade. Through scripting and manual intervention, a system was created which populated a surface, deleted components where density was not necessary, and overlapped numerous iterations in order to achieve depth.

Project was displayed at an exhibition entitled Extending the Strip in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Density Studies

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Final Facade

Final Facade Diagrams (Overlap and Individual Layers)