MICHAEL E. FRASERUNDERGRADUATE ARCHITEC TURE POR TFOLIO

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TABLE OF CONTENTSARCHITEC TURE

DIGITAL DESIGN AND FABRICATION

STUDIO IV • urban scale, highriseATLANTA INVERSE

STUDIO III • large scale, arenaTENSE

STUDIO II • medium scale, wedding chapelELEGANT FISSURE

STUDIO I • medium/large scale, k-12 schoolKOMAMAE SCHOOL

FUNADEMTALS III • medium/large scale, theatre/sculpture garden

dE_VOLVE

FUNADAMENTALS II • small/medium scale, multi use building

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PSYCHADELIC ARCH

TRIPAR T PAVILLION

WALL PANEL

DUAL TOWERS

MOTION SCULPTURE

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LE T TER OF INTENTTo Whom it May Concern,

First Off... Thank You for taking the time to look at my portfolio..

I will graduate from Savannah College of Art and Design in Spring 2014 with my BFA in

Architecture. My experience at this school has progressed me as an artist, designer, professional

and as a person. I have gained valuable insight into theory, practice and the furthering of the

profession into the future. My goal as a designer is to push the envelope and to continue to

blend architecture into others such as interactive, furniture, automotive, graphic and industrial

design. Architecture is no longer just about people and buildings but must now take into

consideration the hyper fast paced all encompassing world we live in. I am extremely excited

about the emergence of 3d printing and new fabrication technniques that can change the

world for the better. I am dedicated to my cause and work ethic.... now this is not just school, a

profession or a job..it is what I love to do and I love to work. Seeing myself get better keeps me

striving forward and anticipating the future. Again thank you so much for looking at my book , I

hope to speak with you soon..

Sincerely,

Michael Fraser, AIAS

SCAD BFA Architecture candidate

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TABLE OF CONTENTSARCHITEC TURE

DIGITAL DESIGN AND FABRICATION

STUDIO IV • urban scale, highriseATLANTA INVERSE

STUDIO III • large scale, arenaTENSE

STUDIO II • medium scale, wedding chapelELEGANT FISSURE

STUDIO I • medium/large scale, k-12 schoolKOMAMAE SCHOOL

FUNADEMTALS III • medium/large scale, theatre/sculpture garden

dE_VOLVE

FUNADAMENTALS II • small/medium scale, multi use building

RIVER STREE T

4

1016

22

28

34

PSYCHADELIC ARCH

TRIPAR T PAVILLION

WALL PANEL

DUAL TOWERS

MOTION SCULPTURE

F INAL BOARDS PG.43

41

42

38

39

40

LE T TER OF INTENTTo Whom it May Concern,

First Off... Thank You for taking the time to look at my portfolio..

I will graduate from Savannah College of Art and Design in Spring 2014 with my BFA in

Architecture. My experience at this school has progressed me as an artist, designer, professional

and as a person. I have gained valuable insight into theory, practice and the furthering of the

profession into the future. My goal as a designer is to push the envelope and to continue to

blend architecture into others such as interactive, furniture, automotive, graphic and industrial

design. Architecture is no longer just about people and buildings but must now take into

consideration the hyper fast paced all encompassing world we live in. I am extremely excited

about the emergence of 3d printing and new fabrication technniques that can change the

world for the better. I am dedicated to my cause and work ethic.... now this is not just school, a

profession or a job..it is what I love to do and I love to work. Seeing myself get better keeps me

striving forward and anticipating the future. Again thank you so much for looking at my book , I

hope to speak with you soon..

Sincerely,

Michael Fraser, AIAS

SCAD BFA Architecture candidate

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This project is a multi-use building and light rail transit hub in Atlanta, GA. The goal was to invert the city and give building

occupants a unique environment while providing circulation for hundreds of people using public transit. The building mass

angles upward to minimize footprint and is wrapped in a second skin that shades the building and houses indoor green areas.

A large green space splits the building in half seperating the bottom public section and private residences above.

ATLANTA INVERSEATLANT, GA

ARCHITEC TURE

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This project is a multi-use building and light rail transit hub in Atlanta, GA. The goal was to invert the city and give building

occupants a unique environment while providing circulation for hundreds of people using public transit. The building mass

angles upward to minimize footprint and is wrapped in a second skin that shades the building and houses indoor green areas.

A large green space splits the building in half seperating the bottom public section and private residences above.

ATLANTA INVERSEATLANT, GA

ARCHITEC TURE

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STRUC TUREVEGE TATION STRATEGY SECOND SKIN/ PASSIVE HEATING AND COOLING

SEC TION

EAST ELE VATION

SITE PLAN

RESIDENTIAL

GREEN SPACE

RE TAIL

LOBBY

3D DIAGRAM

GREEN SPACE SEC TION DE TAIL

HI-RISE DIAGRAM

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STRUC TUREVEGE TATION STRATEGY SECOND SKIN/ PASSIVE HEATING AND COOLING

SEC TION

EAST ELE VATION

SITE PLAN

RESIDENTIAL

GREEN SPACE

RE TAIL

LOBBY

3D DIAGRAM

GREEN SPACE SEC TION DE TAIL

HI-RISE DIAGRAM

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SEC TION DE TAIL

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SEC TION DE TAIL

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Tense arena is a tensile structure that is based off of the structural capabilities of the Magnolia flower, the state flower of

GA. The stadium houses 60,000 people and has a retractable tensile roof covering the seating area. Exterior circulation

areas connect the main two floors shaded by a tensile roof. The roof is help up by a 10’ tall truss system that holds and

viewing monitor and the retractable roof.

TENSESAVANNAH, GA

ARCHITEC TURE

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Tense arena is a tensile structure that is based off of the structural capabilities of the Magnolia flower, the state flower of

GA. The stadium houses 60,000 people and has a retractable tensile roof covering the seating area. Exterior circulation

areas connect the main two floors shaded by a tensile roof. The roof is help up by a 10’ tall truss system that holds and

viewing monitor and the retractable roof.

TENSESAVANNAH, GA

ARCHITEC TURE

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NOR TH ELE VATIONEAST ELE VATION

EX TERIOR PERSPEC TIVE

ROOF PLAN

FLOOR 1 FLOOR 2

FIRST FLOOR SEATING

SECOND FLOOR SEATING

THIRD FLOOR SEATING

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NOR TH ELE VATIONEAST ELE VATION

EX TERIOR PERSPEC TIVE

ROOF PLAN

FLOOR 1 FLOOR 2

FIRST FLOOR SEATING

SECOND FLOOR SEATING

THIRD FLOOR SEATING

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STRUC TURE MODEL DE TAILSTRUC TURE MODEL DE TAILSTRUC TURE MODEL

PROCESS

BUILDING SEC TION

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STRUC TURE MODEL DE TAILSTRUC TURE MODEL DE TAILSTRUC TURE MODEL

PROCESS

BUILDING SEC TION

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This proposal was to add a wedding chapel, gift shop and multiple reception spaces to a site in need of some architectural

excess fitting of the king of rock n roll. Elegant Fissure is a series of nesting shells that rip apart to allow daylight and circulation.

Smaller tears and shreds preforate the surface for lighting, ventilation and views. This project was focused on performative

building skins and ornamentation taking inspiration from gothic architecture, fashion, automobiles and Elvis Presley.

ELEGANT FISSUREMEMPHIS, TN

ARCHITEC TURE

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This proposal was to add a wedding chapel, gift shop and multiple reception spaces to a site in need of some architectural

excess fitting of the king of rock n roll. Elegant Fissure is a series of nesting shells that rip apart to allow daylight and circulation.

Smaller tears and shreds preforate the surface for lighting, ventilation and views. This project was focused on performative

building skins and ornamentation taking inspiration from gothic architecture, fashion, automobiles and Elvis Presley.

ELEGANT FISSUREMEMPHIS, TN

ARCHITEC TURE

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FIRST FLOOR

EAST ELE VATION NOR TH ELE VATION

SECOND FLOOR

8 “ pin

6” pin at each truss joint

# 5 rebar

rebar ties

double pane low-e glass

building and site integrated drainage pipe sloping away from building

3D WALL SEC TION

Pipes carry HVAC, electricity and rainwater for building use

Double pane, low-e glass

Wall “tear” detail

Cavity insulation

Metal flashing

#5 RebarRebar ties

Anchor bolt 8” pin

6” pin at each joint

Interior truss system

Building and site integrated drainage

Interior hammered aluminum panels

Structural grade steel columns

Exterior wall, formed fiberglass panels with “RHEINZINK” metal tiles

SITE PLAN

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FIRST FLOOR

EAST ELE VATION NOR TH ELE VATION

SECOND FLOOR

8 “ pin

6” pin at each truss joint

# 5 rebar

rebar ties

double pane low-e glass

building and site integrated drainage pipe sloping away from building

3D WALL SEC TION

Pipes carry HVAC, electricity and rainwater for building use

Double pane, low-e glass

Wall “tear” detail

Cavity insulation

Metal flashing

#5 RebarRebar ties

Anchor bolt 8” pin

6” pin at each joint

Interior truss system

Building and site integrated drainage

Interior hammered aluminum panels

Structural grade steel columns

Exterior wall, formed fiberglass panels with “RHEINZINK” metal tiles

SITE PLAN

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INTERIOR RENDERSPROCESS

EX TERIOR RENDERS

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INTERIOR RENDERSPROCESS

EX TERIOR RENDERS

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The Komamae school project was done with the aid and advice from “go design” a non-profit architecture firm that

does work in the region of Ethiopia. The site lacks running water, electricity and many other comforts usually taken

for granted. The challenge here was to create a school capable of housing 500+ students grades k-12, a cafateria,

sleeping quarters for teachers and an agriculture area while addressing the intense Ethiopia climate and lack of

resources. A master plan design was also made to be given to the school for future expansions. A single unit was

designed and then replicated. Roofs were used as water collection devices and sliding bamboo walls were used to

control the sunlight as well as slide completely closed for sandstorms.The building was designed specifically for use

with no electricity and offers sufficiant daylighting through operation hours.

KOMAMAE SCHOOL KOMAMAE, E THIOPIA

ARCHITEC TURE

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The Komamae school project was done with the aid and advice from “go design” a non-profit architecture firm that

does work in the region of Ethiopia. The site lacks running water, electricity and many other comforts usually taken

for granted. The challenge here was to create a school capable of housing 500+ students grades k-12, a cafateria,

sleeping quarters for teachers and an agriculture area while addressing the intense Ethiopia climate and lack of

resources. A master plan design was also made to be given to the school for future expansions. A single unit was

designed and then replicated. Roofs were used as water collection devices and sliding bamboo walls were used to

control the sunlight as well as slide completely closed for sandstorms.The building was designed specifically for use

with no electricity and offers sufficiant daylighting through operation hours.

KOMAMAE SCHOOL KOMAMAE, E THIOPIA

ARCHITEC TURE

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PROCESS

MASS ANALYSIS MASS + ORIENTATION ANALYSIS FINAL BUILDING LAYOUT

STUDY MODEL

STRUC TURAL BAMBOO EXERCISE WIND ANALYSIS INTERIOR L IGHTING

FINAL MODEL

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PROCESS

MASS ANALYSIS MASS + ORIENTATION ANALYSIS FINAL BUILDING LAYOUT

STUDY MODEL

STRUC TURAL BAMBOO EXERCISE WIND ANALYSIS INTERIOR L IGHTING

FINAL MODEL

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SINGLE BUILDING UNIT

AXON LE VEL 3 AXON LE VEL 2 AXON LE VEL 1

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SINGLE BUILDING UNIT

AXON LE VEL 3 AXON LE VEL 2 AXON LE VEL 1

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This building deals with the idea of architecture derived form motion, a motion study was done focusing on the human

proportions and the mechanics involved. The program was a performing arts center with outdoor sculpture gallery. The

building sits between the SCAD architecture building and the new museum of art and blends the historic fabric and modern

cues of both. The proposed building was meant to add another layer to the existing courtyard area that could be used for

students and guests alike.

DE-VOLVE, PEFORMING AR TS CENTER SAVANNAH, GA

ARCHITEC TURE

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This building deals with the idea of architecture derived form motion, a motion study was done focusing on the human

proportions and the mechanics involved. The program was a performing arts center with outdoor sculpture gallery. The

building sits between the SCAD architecture building and the new museum of art and blends the historic fabric and modern

cues of both. The proposed building was meant to add another layer to the existing courtyard area that could be used for

students and guests alike.

DE-VOLVE, PEFORMING AR TS CENTER SAVANNAH, GA

ARCHITEC TURE

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PROCESS

SEC TION

SITE PLAN

SOUTH ELE VATION

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PROCESS

SEC TION

SITE PLAN

SOUTH ELE VATION

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INTERIOR 1 INTERIOR 2 LIGHTING & SOUND DIAGRAM

RENDERS

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INTERIOR 1 INTERIOR 2 LIGHTING & SOUND DIAGRAM

RENDERS

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The concept for this multi-use building was to integrate the existing paths through

the site with the new building that houses a small theatre, coffee shop, bookstore

and a 800sqft residence on top floor. The sloping site offered the opportunities for

underground spaces and entries from different elevations that allowed for direct

entries into completely different spaces. The historic site forced the designer to

embrace the historic fabric of Savannah, GA but also add a new lantern for an

overlooked area of River Street. Entry, Path and Place were the focuses of the

project. These goals were met by adding two new street access entrances to a new

building, a new enviting path for pedestrains through the site and 4 seperate places

within one building all with different atmospheres and affect.

RIVERSTREE TSAVANNAH, GA

ARCHITEC TURE

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The concept for this multi-use building was to integrate the existing paths through

the site with the new building that houses a small theatre, coffee shop, bookstore

and a 800sqft residence on top floor. The sloping site offered the opportunities for

underground spaces and entries from different elevations that allowed for direct

entries into completely different spaces. The historic site forced the designer to

embrace the historic fabric of Savannah, GA but also add a new lantern for an

overlooked area of River Street. Entry, Path and Place were the focuses of the

project. These goals were met by adding two new street access entrances to a new

building, a new enviting path for pedestrains through the site and 4 seperate places

within one building all with different atmospheres and affect.

RIVERSTREE TSAVANNAH, GA

ARCHITEC TURE

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SEC TION1

STUDY MODELPROCESS

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SEC TION1

STUDY MODELPROCESS

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TRIPAR T PAVILLION

This project is a 3 part pavillion that stretches from the ground and is patterned based off of living organisms.

PSYCHADELIC ARCH

This project was a digital study reinterpreting the arch. This new arch is a reinvented triumphant arch that is an entry installation piece with occupied space on each side and a walkway connecting the two.

DIGITAL DESIGN

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TRIPAR T PAVILLION

This project is a 3 part pavillion that stretches from the ground and is patterned based off of living organisms.

PSYCHADELIC ARCH

This project was a digital study reinterpreting the arch. This new arch is a reinvented triumphant arch that is an entry installation piece with occupied space on each side and a walkway connecting the two.

DIGITAL DESIGN

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DUAL TOWERS

This project was a investigation of ground condition that relates to the built structure. After designing the digital protype a physical model was fabricated by taking a Viva section of the model and laser cutting each individual section the putting them together to create the final prototype

3D WALL PANEL

Designed in Rhinoceros fabricated with a CNC machine then sanded, primered and painted. The object of this project was to design and fabricate a complex surface with the aid of a CNC machine and 3d modeling software.

FABRICATION

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DUAL TOWERS

This project was a investigation of ground condition that relates to the built structure. After designing the digital protype a physical model was fabricated by taking a Viva section of the model and laser cutting each individual section the putting them together to create the final prototype

3D WALL PANEL

Designed in Rhinoceros fabricated with a CNC machine then sanded, primered and painted. The object of this project was to design and fabricate a complex surface with the aid of a CNC machine and 3d modeling software.

FABRICATION

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MOTION SCULPTURE This sculpture focused on the idea of motion in frozen form and being able to view motion from all angles of the sculpture

2011-2013FINAL BOARDS

2011 JEPSON CENTER FOR THE AR TS BY MOSHE SAFDIE

One of Savannah’s most noted buildings the Jepson Center was the focus for Architectural Graphics I.

2012 DE VOLVE PERFORMING AR TS CENTER

Fundamentals Studio III

F INAL BOARDS

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MOTION SCULPTURE This sculpture focused on the idea of motion in frozen form and being able to view motion from all angles of the sculpture

2011-2013FINAL BOARDS

2011 JEPSON CENTER FOR THE AR TS BY MOSHE SAFDIE

One of Savannah’s most noted buildings the Jepson Center was the focus for Architectural Graphics I.

2012 DE VOLVE PERFORMING AR TS CENTER

Fundamentals Studio III

F INAL BOARDS

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2012KOMAMAE SCHOOL, AFAR E THIOPIAArchitecture Studio I

2013TENSE ARENA, SAVANNAH GAArchitecture Studio III

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2012KOMAMAE SCHOOL, AFAR E THIOPIAArchitecture Studio I

2013TENSE ARENA, SAVANNAH GAArchitecture Studio III

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2013 ELEGANT FISSURE, GRACELAND TNArchitecture Studio II

2013 ATLANTA INVERSE, ATLANTA GA Architecture Studio IV

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2013 ELEGANT FISSURE, GRACELAND TNArchitecture Studio II

2013 ATLANTA INVERSE, ATLANTA GA Architecture Studio IV