Design Portfolio 2012

InteriorsGraphicsArchitecture

Exterior Rendering

Outdoor Event Space

Vicinity Plan

Exis ng Skyline

The goal of this studio was to develop a 2 million sq. mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Denver. Extensive research was done on similar project types, security and circula on. Emphasis was placed on connec ng this facility to the community which was achieved by crea on of public outdoor event space and state-of-the art ameni es.

Urban City CenterDenver, CO

2 Million Sq. Ft.Retail and DiningConference and Event SpaceLeasable O ce SpaceHealth Club400 Room Hotel300 CondominiumsResident Dog ParkOutdoor Concert Area

Hotel Lobby Program Diagram

Urban Public Park Outdoor Concerts 16th St. Pedestrian Mall Elevated Terraces

SUMMIT 162 Graduate Studio III

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Sec on Diagram

Sustainable Interiors

Double-Skin Facade Sec ons

Beetle-Kill PineDouble-Skin FacadeAlgae Bio-ReactorsGreen Roof

Reclaimed Wood

Recycled Wall covering

Cork Flooring

3FormEco-Resin

Roo op Heliostats

Operable Windows

Radiant Flooring

Natural Ven la on

Dayligh ng

Exterior Sunshading

Algae Bio-FuelProduc on

Greywater Recycling

Under-FloorAir Distribu on

Occupancy Sensors

Building Integrated Photovoltaics

Low VOCFinishes

Green StrategiesMixed-Use High-Rise

Study Model Form and Structure

Final Model

Street Approach

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Summit 162 faced many design constraints such as integra on of exis ng historic buildings on the site, complexity of program and LEED Pla num design criteria. Considera on was given to the form through site analysis of sun orienta on and exis ng tra c pa erns. By using emerging technologies such as the cul va on of algae bio-fuel in the facade, I was able to create a self-su cient development that would be a symbol of sustainability to residents and out of town visitors. Deliverables for this project included progress models, sec on model, 3DMax renderings, display boards, construc on documents and a digital anima on.

1. Pa ent nutri on area 2. Wai ng room3. One of 18 pa ent suites 4. Detail of ooring5. Nurse sta on with custom furniture

St. Luke’s HospitalOrthopedic Floor Remodel

This project was constructed in at St. Luke’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ in 2007. I was on the 5 person design team for this project when employed at Architectural Nexus. My role in this project was to have input on space planning and design of the ceiling plans and interior eleva ons. I also selected all nishes and designed oor pa erns. During the FF&E phase of the project I worked with the client and to select and specify hospital furniture, fabrics and some equipment. I also provided input into the artwork and signage contracts. The client was extremely happy with the result and there were few issues during construc on administra on.

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Architectural NexusPhoenix, Arizona

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ASU RenovationsIra Fulton School of Engineering

These engineering labs are part of a 3 year contract with Arizona State University that included 7 labs and 5 administra on o ce remodels in various buildings across campus. I was the lead designer on these projects and met with user groups and the director of facili es. My tasks included space planning for new lab areas and coordina ng placement of new and exis ng equipment. I also created all of the materials pale es and design concepts. I was responsible for pu ng together and dra ing construc on documents which were then reviewed by a licensed principle. During the contract I a ended many coordina on and construc on mee ngs with engineering consultants, contractors and clients and handled some construc on administra on.

1. Media and collabora on space 2. Bio-engineering assembly area 3. Student lounge and library 4. ERC Electrical Lab 5. Mul discipline research lab

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Exploring TerroirRussian River Valley, CA

EXISTINGPARKING

VISITORPARKING

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PRODUCTION3000 S.F.

STORAGE5000 S.F.

VISITOR1500 S.F.

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Production interlockedwith visitor experience.

Program arranged on siteto guide progression.

Winery program requirements.

Site Analysis

Arista Winery Graduate Studio IV

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SORTINGACCESS

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Wine as place or wine as art? The task of this studio was to explore wine making as more then just an industrial process but also as cra . Combining programma c elements of produc on and storage with the visitor experience. The grapes take a path from vineyard to bo le while the visitor intersects that path seeking to enrich their experience of wine culture.

Produc on Floor

FERMENTATION AREA

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STORAGE

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LAB

WINEMAKERSOFFICE

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STRATEGIC DAYLIGHTING GRAVITY

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HIGHLY REFLECTIVE

ROOF

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THERMAL MASS

1) EAST/WEST SECTION

The open air produc on oor allows natural ven la on and reduces material costs and cooling loads. A highly re ec ve roof is posi oned to provide cover during sor ng then gravity fed into fermenta on tanks to eliminate energy used in tradi onal grape pressing. Rammed earth, photovoltaics and rainwater collec on are addi onal sustainable features.

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The objec ve of this project was to design a restaurant for the loca on of Palm Springs, CA. The program included a commercial kitchen, rest rooms, storage and various sea ng arrangements. Archeologie is a steak house that mixes modern interiors and prehistoric art to provide a clean and organic aesthe c. Having worked in restaurants for many years, I was eager to put my experience to use when planning work ow and selec ng durable and sophis cated materials.

Prehistoric Inspired SteakhousePalm Springs, CA

Concept

Entrance

Rendered Plan

ArcheologieCommercial Interiors Studio

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Finish Materials

Lounge AreaArt and Furnishings

Holistic Day Spa Relief from Multiple Sclerosis

Curativo Summit Commercial Interiors Studio

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Rocky Mountain Se ng Tranquil Retreat Consulta on and Educa on Yoga and Cardio Facili esCooling Therapeu c PoolsBarrier Free DesignADA AccessibleSustainable MaterialsHealing EnvironmentLocal ArtAdjoining ResidenceContemporary and LivableHealing Environment

This project was from rst year architectural design studio. The objec ve was to introduce us to the no on of carving out space from a solid mass using a single block of basswood. The rst phase was to be an abstrac on of the concept of shear on an axis of momentum. The next subtrac ve moves were to create stasis. I arrested the shear moves by cu ng notches propor onal to the voids created by the previous displacement. From the rst sculptural construct, we were asked to develop a landform and create occupiable spaces out of our previous formal moves. Now I had the task of considering gravity and scale to incorporate procession and areas for re ec on. This was not to be a building per se, but a habitable environment that could be accessed from grade and navigated past a main gallery where re ec on could occur and up to two pla orms for viewing the landscape.

Subtractive Methods

SHEAR STASIS LANDFORM

In this next project from the same studio we explored Le Corbusier’s 5 Points of Architecture, constructed from individual elements of bass wood. In the rst phase we were to create a module that would then form a repea ng cadence. My module was a frame of U-shaped pla orms that would connect with a fric on joint when rotated. We then added the element of overlap to layer of complexity of parts to the whole. I con nued with an interlocking theme and constructed a puzzle-like skin and a screen that was bound by the module. A er the conceptual phase the task was to design a tower that would display a marker from the base and then ascension to a nal vista.

Design VocabularyGraduate Studio I

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Additive Methods

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In this last project from rst year architectural design studio, the focus was to combine subtrac ve and addi ve design methods. The model was required to display the concepts of opposi on by isola ng the methods in a por on of the model and then weaving them together into a whole. I achieved opposi on by cleaving away material from a solid mass for the subtrac ve element. To form the addi ve por on of the model, I created a hollow tube of individual members that travel through the subtrac ve area and emerge on the opposite side. Integra on occurs where my subtrac ve moves become slices o the original mass decreasing in size and spacing to take on the proper es of the addi ve element. In the next phase the abstrac on was translated into a gathering space located as a roo op pa o with circula on occurring through the addi ve passage.

Hybrid Methods

OPPOSITION INTEGRATION GATHERING

Modern Kitchen Residential Interiors Studio

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This sleek, contemporary kitchen was designed in response to a compe on hosted by Kitchenaid to highlight their appliances. Pendant ligh ng hangs from a marble veneer frame that wraps around the workspace. Highlights of this space include walnut cabinets, exposed ceiling and custom stainless steel range hood.

Flat-Pack DesignFurniture Flexibility Study

My introduc on to custom furniture design. I was interested in crea ng exible and furniture pieces that were economical and easy to store, ship, and disassemble for those with transient lifestyles. Diagonal slip joints were t with precision to use fric on for stability without glue or mechanical fasteners. The weight of the glass top secures it to the base but everything can be pulled apart on when necessary. Method of construc on includes minimal saw cuts into maple veneered plywood and laminated edge banding. The wood was nished with a water-based stain and polyacrylic.

Flat-Pack Prototypes

Fi ng Slip Joints

Finishing

Occasional Tables Furniture Design

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ThailandTeaching English

I lived in Asia for 9 months to explore my interest in the art and language of di erent cultures. Most of my me was in Thailand where I taught conversa onal English to 800 students of varying age and ability. It was a very challenging experience as I had to create all of my curriculum but it really helped develop my own communica on skills. In my free me I explored through photography the dis nc ve Thai design and ornamenta on.

Experience Abroad Photography and Sketching

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SwitzerlandGraphic Design Program

With the USU Graphic Design Program, I spent a summer in Switzerland. Everyday our group would travel by train to a di erent Swiss city to visit a landmark, art exhibit, cultural demonstra on or draw the surroundings. These sketches were done in Avanches medieval village.

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TEMPE VALLEY NATIONAL BANK

Executive Summary

This report serves as a compilation of documentation of the Valley National Bank Building, Tempe, Arizona prior to its demolition, in accordance with provisions of the State Historic Preservation Act. The Valley National Bank Branch (ASU Visitor Center) was constructed in 1962 by local Phoenix architects Weaver and Drover. Today the fi rm exists under the name DWL Architects and Planners, Inc. The primary architectural element of the building employed the geodesic dome concept patented by R. Buckminster Fuller and manufactured by Henry J. Kaiser of Kaiser Aluminum. The design of the Valley National Bank was a response to the changing trends in branch banks of the Phoenix Metro Area, adopting a retail image to refl ect its more consumer-oriented services such as television drive-through banking, and yet at the same time conveying a sense of permanence and stability. The Valley National Bank was successful largely due to the philosophy and management of its president, Walter Reed Bimson, who is considered by many to be the greatest banker in Arizona history.

The Valley National Bank building has had various occupants in successive years following its function as a fi nancial institution. On September 30, 1988, the property was acquired by Arizona State University as part of a land exchange. ASU had occupied the building as a Visitor’s Center from 1994. The building was demolished February 10, 2007 for the development of the Barrett Honors College on the site. The geodesic dome structure has been saved from demolition. ASU is currently developing plans for the dome which will include input from the local community for re-use on the Tempe campus.

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TEMPE VALLEY NATIONAL BANK

The signifi cance of the Tempe Valley National Bank as it relates to the development of post-war banking and trends in modernist architecture in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the 1960s is the focus of this document. The distinctive appearance of Valley National Bank, which stood at 826 E. Apache Boulevard, served as a landmark to lifelong Tempe residents and newcomers alike as an entrance point to the ASU campus. The gleaming geodesic dome, inspired by the futurist architect Buckminster Fuller, was a beacon of modernity and innovation on the Arizona landscape. Not only was this building notable for its forward-thinking design, but also for its owner, Walter Bimson, one of the most infl uential bankers of the era. Built during a time of great economic growth and development in the area, this branch bank modeled the architectural response to the changing function of banking on national and regional levels. After acquisition by ASU, the building was used as a Visitor Information Center for the campus until its demolition in February of 2007.

The Valley National Bank was constructed in 1962 by the architectural fi rm Weaver and Drover, later named DWL Architects and Planners. Weaver and Drover held the corporate contract at the time and therefore had the opportunity to create an

architectural identity for their client. Other well known Valley National Bank buildings constructed during this period include 44th

Front Entrance. Tanner 2007

Dome close up. Tanner 2007

Landscape. Tanner 2007

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Bibliography

American Institute of Architects, Central Arizona Chapter. 1983 A Guide to the Architecture of Metro Phoenix. Phoenix Publishing Inc.

Baldwin, J. 1996. Bucky Works: Buckminster Fuller’s Ideas for Today. New York. John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Dorigo, Gabriela Beatriz. 2004. The Modernist Branch Bank: an appropriate response to the Phoenix Urban Condition. Thesis (M.E.P.)- Arizona State University.

Hopkins, J. Ernest. 1962. Financing the Frontier/ Vol. 2, The Bimson Period. Unpublished Manuscript. Arizona Hayden Library.

Kossen, Pat The Arizona Republic. Gold Domed Roof Spared in ASU Construction. Feb. 11, 2007

Lockley, Walter. Banking on Progress: The History and the Future of the Valley National Bank Buildings in Phoenix, AZ. Accessed 2/23/07 http://www.modernphoenix.net/vnb/tempedome.htm.

Schweikart, Larry. 1982. A History of Banking in Arizona. Tuscon, AZ The University of Arizona Press

Taylor, Ed. East Valley Tribune. ASU Razes Building, Saves Geodesic-Dome Roof. February 14, 2007

Tempe Historical Society. Tempe Valley National Bank Building. 2006 http://www.tempe.gov/museum/hps440.htm

Interview with architect Frank Henry 3/2/07

Interview with journalist Walt Lockley 3/6/07

Interview with ASU Assoc VP of Comm, Nancy Jordon 3/5/07

View of the dome as it is integrated with ASU campus beyond. Tanner 2007