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SPENCER JASKIEWICZDESIGN PORTFOLIO

CONTENTS

THE LIBRARY TODAY

THE NEWSTAND

UDM MULTIFORM THEATER

VOLTERRA ITALY MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

CHICAGO CONSERVATORY

DEQUINDER CUT ENTOMOLOGY MUSEUM

MASTER THESIS, SEMESTER ONE

PHOTOGRAPHY

GHAFARI ASSOCIATES

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THE LIBRARY TODAYVERTICAL STUDIO

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The Library Today project was a challenge to redesign the library to fit today’s world, thinking specifically about how the library is a center for knowledge as well as the idea of digital technology and digital storage in today’s world.

The site was the two block grouping of the DIA and Main Branch of the Detroit Public Library in Midtown.

My design intention was to create more of a campus feel for the 2 blocks and create more of a gathering space and connection between the two historical structures of the DIA and DPL. I chose to close off Woodward and tunnel it under the site with light wells from the site above allowing natural light to penetrate the darker tunnel. By closing off Wood-ward I was also able to create more of a cohesive campus like site plan with more opportunities for people to gather. The central space of the site would provide for larger events as well as an opportunity to view the large video projection screens on the new Library.

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The Library would have access from the front and the rear on the Ground Level as well as have stops for bussing as well as the M-1 Rail. The circulation of the building would flow north and south through glass atriums that joined the four sections of the building.

The levels within each tower are offset for views from one level to the next giving an overall cohesive connection between spaces within the building and allowed for a clear progression of space between sections of the library (chil-dren through adult). Within the library there is also a large gallery/event space with a small cafe, both are located on the first floor. On the upper floors there are two large pre-sentation spaces that look north and south along Wood-ward giving a grand view while watching presentations. These spaces can also be used for general areas for relax-ation and reading when presentations are not happening.

THE NEWSTANDVERTICAL STUDIO

The Newstand was a brief project that looked at creating a Newstand for the modern day.

I designed the newstand to be interactive in all facets for all ages. The newstand is a play structure for children. It is a place to relax and read for adults. It can be a hang out space for teens. It is a place for meeting, business, and discussion. It is also a stage for performances as well as the performance of everyday life.

UDM MULTIFORM THEATERINTEGRATED STUDIO

THE UDM MULTIFORM THEATER WOULD BE SITED JUST SOUTH OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND WOULD BE THE FOCAL POINT AT THE WEST-ERN EDGE OF THE KASSAB MALL. THE THEATER PROVIDES A LARGE OPEN SPACE FOR LECTURES, PLAYS, BANQUETS, ETC. ITS DESIGN IS SIMPLE AND DYNAMIC WITH THE LARGE CANTILEVERED ROOM HOVERING ABOVE THE CLASS CURTAIN WALL THAT WRAPS AROUND THE ENTIRETY OF THE BUILDING. AT NIGHT THE BACKLIT COPPER PANELING THAT SURROUNDS THE THEATER SPACE WOULD GLOW CREATING A UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE OF IMPORTANCE THAT WILL ENTICE THE PASSERSBY TO COME IN.

THE KASSAB MALL WOULD ALSO BE ENHANCED TO CREATE A CONTINUITY FROM THE THEATER TO THE STUDENT FITNESS CENTER. IT WOULD CONTAIN SPACE FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PERFORMANCES, SPORTS, AND LARGE EVENTS AS WELL AS CREATE SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS STUDY, ENJOY A LUNCH, ETC.

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THE UDM MULTIFORM THEATER WOULD BE SITED JUST SOUTH OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND WOULD BE THE FOCAL POINT AT THE WEST-ERN EDGE OF THE KASSAB MALL. THE THEATER PROVIDES A LARGE OPEN SPACE FOR LECTURES, PLAYS, BANQUETS, ETC. ITS DESIGN IS SIMPLE AND DYNAMIC WITH THE LARGE CANTILEVERED ROOM HOVERING ABOVE THE CLASS CURTAIN WALL THAT WRAPS AROUND THE ENTIRETY OF THE BUILDING. AT NIGHT THE BACKLIT COPPER PANELING THAT SURROUNDS THE THEATER SPACE WOULD GLOW CREATING A UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE OF IMPORTANCE THAT WILL ENTICE THE PASSERSBY TO COME IN.

THE KASSAB MALL WOULD ALSO BE ENHANCED TO CREATE A CONTINUITY FROM THE THEATER TO THE STUDENT FITNESS CENTER. IT WOULD CONTAIN SPACE FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PERFORMANCES, SPORTS, AND LARGE EVENTS AS WELL AS CREATE SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS STUDY, ENJOY A LUNCH, ETC.

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The UDM Multiform Theater project was a project to create a theater on the campus of UDM which currently utilizes the theater at Marygrove College. The theater would have to provide opportunities for all types of performance types as well as other large events, such as banquets, that the University holds.

I sited the theater south of the administration building to become the focal point of the Kassab Mall which divides the student residences from the educational buildings on campus. The Kassab Mall would be enhanced to create a continuity from the theater to the student fitness center on the opposite end. The redesign would contain space for outdoor activities such as theater performances and lec-tures as well as open spaces for field sports.

The building is designed around the central theater which is centered within the building to create a sound barrier against the traffic of Livernois Avenue and the sounds of the UDM campus. Its design is simple and dynamic with the large cantilevered roof hovering above the glass curtain wall that wraps around the entirety of the building. At night the backlit copper panels surrounding the theater space would glow creating a unique atmosphere of importance that will entice the passerby.

event entrace

drop off zone

proposed theater

new entrance

outdoor performance area

open lawn for sports

engineering patio

water feature

sunken outdoor study area

daphne

fountain grass

lilac

scene shop

green room

dressing rooms

storage

prop storage

conferece room

costume storage

theater

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office

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green room

dressing rooms

storage

prop storage

conferece room

costume storage

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section a

section b

arena section ray diagram

arena plan ray diagram

end stage section ray diagram

end stage plan ray diagram

First Floor

Second Floor

Section A

Section B

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East Elevation

West Elevation

8” C - Channel

W10x33 I Beam

Masonry Bearing Wall Concreat Pad and Column Footings

Precast Concrete Shell

Performance ADA SeatingRestroom w/ADA StallADA Parking

Oriental Grass

Cedar Bush

Lilac

AREA UPPER HALF -Floor = 2709sf -Ceiling = 2709sf -Long Wall = 661.5sf -Front Wall = 559sf -Back Wall = 344sf LOWER HALF (w/o curtain) -Small Wall = 774sf -Long Wall = 1134sf -Ceiling = 2709sf -Floor = 2709sf

LOWER HALF (w/curtain) -Small Wall = 630sf -Long Wall = 990sf -Ceiling = 1925sf -Floor = 1925sf

MATERIALITY NRC -Steel = .1 -Coarse Block = .35 -Seating = .295 -Curtain = .6

SABINE CALCS UPPER HALF (Total = 1320.9) -Floor & Ceiling 2709 x 2 x .1 = 541.8 -Side Walls 661.5 x 2 x .35 = 463.05 -Front Wall 559 x .35 = 195.65 -Back Wall 344 x .35 = 120.4 LOWER HALF (Total w/o = 2405.7) -Small Wall 774 x 2 x .35 = 541.8 -Long Wall 1134 x 2 x .35 = 793.8 -Ceiling 2709 x .1 = 270.9 -Floor 2709 x .295 = 799.2

LOWER HALF (Total w = 2704.3) -Small Wall 630 x 2 x .6 = 756 -Long Wall 990 x 2 x .6 = 1188 -Ceiling 1925 x .1 = 192.5 -Floor 1925 x .295 = 567.875

REVERB TIME CALCS -Upper Volume = 17608.5cf -Lower w/o curtain = 48762cf -Lower w/curtain = 34650cf

WITH CURTAIN (.05 x 66370.5)/4025.2 = .82sec

WITHOUT CURTAIN (.05 x 52258.5)/3726.6 = .93sec

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Arena Section Ray Diagram

Arena Plan Ray Diagram

End Stage Section Ray Diagram

End Stage Plan Ray Diagram

SUPPLY

RETURN

UNIT

PLUMBING RISER

HVAC SECTION

HVAC SECTION

Substructure Floor - 12” Slab on Grade $114,780Shell Superstructure - Steel Framing $232,328 Exterior Enclosure - Limestone on CMU $442,960 - Curtain Wall $27,535 Roof - Metal Decking on Truss $90,676 Built up Tar; perlite insulation $63,473Interiors Partitions - Metal Stud Wall w/Lime $37,440 - CMU Block w/Copper $67,104 - Metal Stud w/Drywall $58,773 - CMU Block $467,449 Interior Doors - Hallow Metal $45,236 Stair Construction - Concrete Fill Pan $15,000 Wall Finish - Paint $6,694 - Exposed CMU $0 Floor Finish - 40% Cpt, 30% Wd, 30% Con $114,780 Finish Ceiling - Fiberglass Board $50,388Services Plumbing $83,215 Water $35,122 Rain Water Drainage $16,429 Package Units $142,901 Sprinklers $38,795 Electrical $27,776 Lighting and Wiring $133,718 Security $44,305

West Elevation

East Elevation

South Elevation

Wall Elevation Detail

4” Limestone Facing

2” Air Space

Air and Vapor Barrier

1.5” Rigid Insulation

Reinforced CMU Block with finberglass infill

Ground Boundary

Limestone Parapit Cap

Bearing Wall Foundation

Limestone Parapit Cap

Metal Flashing

Tar Roof Sheets

Metal Decking

5” Insulation

Roof Sheathing

Roofing Felt

3’ Airspace for Mechanical

Fiberglass Ceiling

2x6 Metal Stud Wall, 18” on Center

Concrete Pad

Painted Drywall

Carpet on Concrete Pad

Metal I-Beams

Roof

Rubber Water Barrier

Metal Flashing

Metal Decking

5” Insulation

Roof Felt

Tar Roof Sheets

Metal I-Beams

FF&E Desks $6,134 File Cabinets $1,600 Kitchenette $13,428 Conference $4,606 Couch $3,500 Dining $4,932 Lockers $16,800 Benchs $2,520 Chairs $3,600Specialty Equipment Theater Lighting $250,000Site Excavation, Lighting, etc $266,400A/E Fees $186,480Construction Fees $666,001Admin. Fees $189,144Inflation $317,762

COMPLETE COST - $4,289,793SQUARE FOOT COST - $374

BATHROOM

MECHANICAL

KITCHENETTE

HVAC PLAN

Curtain Wall Window

Roof Sheathing

hvac layout

hvac layout

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structure layout

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wall section int.

structure layout

structure detailing

VOLTERRA MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTVERTICAL STUDIO

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The Volterra Mixed Use Development is located in the south eastern side of Volterra, Italy on the Piazza Septem-bre. The site featured a steep cliff that overlooked the roll-ing hills of tuscany.

I looked to created a mixed use property that enhanced the piazza and blended with the immense history of city, yet would be more modern in its offerings and design. I utilized the materiality found in Volterra such as stucco, stone, concrete, and glass. The building was split into two distinct sections with a circulation spine to provide for the different elevation levels that the site presented. At the piazza level there would be a restaurant that would overlook the tuscan hills, while the upper levels would feature studio to two bedroom apartments. The building would be a focal point in the piazza with its large clock tower to create a distinct feel of place, an element which is currently lacking.

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museum

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commercial

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fourth, sixth, & seventh floors

fifth floor

CHICAGO CONSERVATORYsecond year studio

THE PROJECT CENTERED AROUND THE FAILED CHICAGO SPIRE SITE. WHAT WAS CONSTRUCTED OF THE SPIRE WAS ONLY A 70’ DEEP BY 110’ WIDE HOLE WITH FOOTING STRUCTURE WHICH HAD TO BE RETAINED AND USED WITHIN THE PROJECT. THE SITE ALSO WAS ADJACENT TO THE CHICAGO RIVER AND WAS WALKING DISTANCE TO NAVY PIER.

I SAW THE CURVILINEAR FORM AS THE BEST WAY TO INTERACT WITH THE EXISTING FOUNDATION AS WELL AS A GREAT WAY TO INTERACT IN THE RIVER AND RIVERWALK. THE CURVILINEAR FORM ALSO ALLOWED ME TO CREATE A CONTINUOUS PATH THROUGH THE BUILDING THAT SLOWLY WEAVED INTO AND AROUND THE HOLE.

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CHICAGO CONSERVATORYSECOND YEAR STUDIO

The Chicago Conservatory Site centered around the failed Chicago Spire site on the Chicago River. The Spire had began construction before the project was abandoned so the site had the 70’ deep by 110’ wide foundation for the proposed tower still intact.

My design for the conservatory was to reutilize the exist-ing foundation and to create a curvilinear form which would cascade down into the foundation. The plan would flow from street level down into the foundation with a continu-ous exhibit that would change environments as the viewer descended further into the structure and foundation. I also looked to bring more natural green element into the site because the area was sorely lacking usable green space.

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ENTOMOLOGY MUSEUMSECOND YEAR STUDIO

The entomology museum project consisted of a insect habitat and laboratory. I designed the site and building to encourage graffiti artists as well to replace and supplement the graffiti art that was already located within the Dequinder Cut. The parti stemmed from the intersection of lines with all aspects of the program relat-ing and participating with each other while having the ability to remain separate.

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ELDERLY LIVING ENVIRONMENTSMASTERS STUDIO

Today’s culture in the United States tends to focus on youth. This focus on youth has been to the detriment to other ages of the population, specifically the elderly. In many instances we have casted them away from society placing their living environments on the furthest outskirts of city regions.

The elderly population is only growing in the United States and by 2050 will reach around 120,000,000 people, or 1 in every 5 people in the United States. We can no longer afford to cast the elderly aside so we must create a model that can reintegrate them into communities while also showing the immense benefit of doing so.

So how you do reintegrate senior citizens back into the community? It is essential to first know what, when, why, where, and how they function in their everyday lives.

RESEARCH

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PERSONS 65+ COMPARED TO THE ENTIRE POPULATION BY 2050

MALES 65+ COMPARED TO FEMALES

OF THE 65+ POPULATION LIVE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE

OF 65+ SPECIFY SOCIAL SECURITY AS THEIR MAIN INCOME

OF 65+ LIVE ALONE

OF 65+ ARE MARRIED

OF 65+ VOTE

CURRENTLIVING

MODELS

In the United States there are currently five main models of living environments for senior citizens with other models generally falling into a subgroup of one of the five. These models all have pros but their cons far outweigh the pros which make them all less than ideal for a great living environment for seniors. The five models are Continu-ing Care Retirement Communities, Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities, Multigen-erational Homes, Senior Apartment Blocks, and a seniors personal home.

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WALKABILITY

TRANSPORTATION

FAMILY & FRIENDS

SAFETY

AFFORDABILITY

NATURE COMMUNITY

SECURITY

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BAY CITY, MIURBAN AREA

AREA : 38.78 SG MI

POPULATION : 70,585

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SAGINAW RIVER

GM BAY CITY POWERTRAIN

BAY METRO MAIN STATION

DOWNTOWN BAY CITY

WENONAH PARK

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

BAY CITY CITY HALL

UPTOWN BAY CITY SITE

BAY CITY PLAYERS

MCLAREN BAY REGION HOSPITAL

INDUSTRYPARK SPACE

BUSINESSSCHOOLS

HISTORIC DISTRICTBIKE PATH

CULTURAL/ENTERTAINMENT-

CHURCHMEDICAL

CURRENT ELDERLY RESIDENCECITY SERVICESBUS ROUTES BAY CITY ANALYSIS

BAY CITY ANALYSIS

Bay City is located at the base of the Saginaw Bay and is sepa-rated down its center by the Saginaw River. It features number-ous commercial and indistrial corridors and was one of Michi-gans most productive lumber towns in the early 1900s.

The city’s pulse revolves around is easy access to water with many festivals being held on the riverfront each year. This is also shown in the large parks that compose most of the riverfront that feature large walking and biking paths.

With its lumbering past the city also features a large stock of vic-torian homes and mansions built by those within the lumber and assoicated industries.

The analysis of the city looked at a number of factors including historic districts, ammenity clusters, age of population by neigh-borhood, incomes, vacancy, and much more. Through the analy-sis it was determined that the site be near the city center on the more historic east side of the city. From this two sites were cho-sen for intervention.

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BAY CITY, MIURBAN AREA

AREA : 38.78 SG MI

POPULATION : 70,585

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5 MIN

5 MIN

10 MIN

SAGINAW RIVER

GM BAY CITY POWERTRAIN

BAY METRO MAIN STATION

DOWNTOWN BAY CITY

WENONAH PARK

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

BAY CITY CITY HALL

UPTOWN BAY CITY SITE

BAY CITY PLAYERS

MCLAREN BAY REGION HOSPITAL

INDUSTRYPARK SPACE

BUSINESSSCHOOLS

HISTORIC DISTRICTBIKE PATH

CULTURAL/ENTERTAINMENT-

CHURCHMEDICAL

CURRENT ELDERLY RESIDENCECITY SERVICESBUS ROUTES BAY CITY ANALYSIS

137 HOMES SELECTED

446 HOMES REMAINING

583 TOTAL HOMES

IMMANUEL LUTHERN SCHOOL AND CHURCH

BAY CITY ACADEMY ELEMENTARY

BAY CITY ACADEMYMIDDLE SCHOOL

SMITH MANORAPARTMENT HOMES

GOOD SAMARITAN RESCUE MISSION

SALVATION ARMY

TRAHAN FUNERAL HOME

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

SELECTED HOMES

COMMUNITY GARDENS

ACTIVITY CENTER &

RESTAURANT 1

RESTAURANT 2

RESTAURANT 3

MODEL A

MODEL A

The first site was a site just south of the city center in a economically distressed neighborhood with a large amount of vacancy within the neighborhood structure. The site also featured a large park and access to many services such as a Salvation Army, Good Samaritan Rescue Mission, and City Hall was only a block away.

This model of integration took advantage of the quality vacant housing stock reutilizing it for senior homes. This model made sense because many of these seniors grew up in these homes and so a sense of familiarity would be instilled from the start. In the cases where homes where near each other lots would be combined to create large open green space instead of the cramped small backyards that these homes normally featured. The blocks would also be designed to feature different outdoor areas for seniors such as tennis, shuffle board, and open pavilions for picnics. There would also be community buildings strategically placed throughout the neighborhood where seniors could meet and each would feature dining options for the seniors.

Because this model inhabits vacant properties the look of the neighborhood would also change and could po-tentially lift this neighborhood out of its current economically distressed state and increase tax values which can benefit the city as a whole.

Another reason this model is promising is because of its strategic location to schools such as Immanuel Lutheran and Bay City Academy where seniors could go and volunteer and connect with the youth population on a deeper level.

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ORIGINAL PLAN NEW LAYOUT OPTION 1 NEW LAYOUT OPTION 2

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THE MICHIGAN

HOUSE TO HOME

ORIGINAL PLAN NEW LAYOUT OPTION 1 NEW LAYOUT OPTION 2

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THE MICHIGAN

HOUSE TO HOME

HOUSE TO HOME

Upon further analysis of the selected homes within the neighborhood it was found that majority of these homes were kit homes from the Alladin Kit Home Company which was based in Bay City during the lumbering boom. Because of this original plans were able to be found.

The original plans were then modified to reorganize the space to better suit senior citizens and provide the ac-cessibility needed. Each home would have at minimum one large outdoor space where its residents could con-nect more with nature. The layout was also configured so rooms could be adjusted for larger beds if needed for couples.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Detroit’s composition is one of multiple layers interweaving and interacting with each other. These layers are composed of the amalgamation of Detroit’s of old and new and its coexistence in harmonious tension. The depiction of Detroit’s

unique spatial relationships using perspective accentuates its tectonics. Through perspective one sees Detroit’s layers unfold. The interlacing layers of the person,

the building, the mechanical, and the natural create the cities joie de vivre or exultaition of spirit. The perspective through layers allow one to reflect on the

past, look at the present, and envision the future.

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GHAFARI ASSOCIATES

All drawings and renderings shown in this document are property of Ghafari Associates and are used with permission.

The Ghafari Associates Headquarter Renovation

The Phase 1 renovation to the Headquarters building consited of the nearly 80% of the first floor space. It encompased the marketing, human resourses, and information technology departments as well as the fitness center, lockerrooms, restrooms, and lobby.

My responsibility on the design team was to assist in the design as well as model the building using Revit software. I was also one of the team members responsible for construction documentation for bidding.

All renderings shown were completed by a fellow team member.

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Documents

new library

floor plann8the library

theater space

large open space

large galleryevent space

detroit public library

library children

site plan