portfolioGarrett Reynolds · 2010

portfolioGarrett ReynoldsVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Architecture · May 2011+1 540 809 9811gmrarch@vt.edu

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study of a threshold between public and private spaces

a connection between two vineyardsspring 2010

a measure of topographyfall 2009

a threshold between university and townfall 2009

a transition from land to waterspring 2009

a mediator between landscape typologiesfall 2008

a line between a natural and artificial landscapefall 2008

a joint between two materialsspring 2007

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a mediator of landfourth yearspring 2010blacksburg, virginia

overview:A semester project to design a research facility to support the growing wine industry ona site straddling a major interstate. The university is interested in a facility that embodiesadequately the research and innovation spirit of a land-grant university.

program:8,000 square feet of tempered operation space, 7,000 square feet of tempered storagein addition to a research lab, office space, primary fermentation, secondary fermentation,bottling, tasting room and gift shop.

concept:Bisected by a busy interstate, two components of a research winery form a visual and physi-cal connection of a vineyard. The research winery suggests both a new gateway and a new link between student residences and the majority of academic buildings.

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1. lab2. office3. open4. loading dock5. primary fermentation6. secondary fermentation7. exhibit8. public9. research10. bottling11. barrel storage12. tunnel

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green roof system: grass + sedum, growing medium, filter fabric, drainage layer, water-proofing membrane5" concrete slab, metal decking30" deep coated steel truss 12' ocW10 x 54 column 12' oc, double glazing: 10mm glass + 15mm cavity + 10mm glass with low-e coating18" reinforced concrete wall with 6" rigid in-sulationfloor assembly: 5" concrete slab, metal decking, W21 x 44 steel beem 8' oc5" concrete slab on grade

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point fixed double glazing: 10mm glass + 15mm cavity + 10mm glass with low-e coating tension cable supporting beamswire mesh point fixed to structure, tapered 30" deep coated steel beam, insulated polycarbonate panelswire mesh screen 10ft AFFopen to below

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a mediator of landfourth yearfall 2009blacksburg, virginia

overview:A four week project to delineate a room and a garden. The physical and cultural context of the specific site is a primary consideration.

program:A room and a garden in an architectural relationship set somewhere within the town of Blacksburg. The selection of site challenged the understanding of site and interpretation of the landscape.

concept:A structure placed within a garden at the base of the site becomes a visual and experiential measure of the change in topography of the site.

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observation level 1

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a mediator of landfourth yearfall 2009blacksburg, virginia

overview:An eight week project situates a gallery for Virginia Tech within the existing town and campus fabric of Blacksburg, Virginia. program:The program asked for a gallery within an existing parking lot at the corner of Otey and Roanoke Street, retaining an existing tree. The gallery includes permanent and temporary exhibition space, an outdoor sculpture court, storage for art work, and necessary support spaces.

concept:A demarcation of the corner of Roanoke and Otey Street reroutes pedestrians from campus to downtown. In passing, the building offers pedestrians a view of art within.

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1. public entrance2. lobby3. lecture4. restroom5. conference6. loading dock7. storage8. sculpture garden9. parking10. offices11. mechanical12. gallery

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gallery level floor plan

section through lecture hall

a mediator of landthird yearspring 2009riva san vitale, switzerland

overview:A twelve week semester project within the residency abroad program in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. The project challenges the question of a transition from terra firma to acqua.

program:A boat stop to serve the existing network operated by La Società Navigazione del Lago di Lugano for the town of Riva. The port promotes accessibility to Riva’s two important monu-ments, the Battistero and Santa Croce while also providing an espresso bar at the station between land and water.

concept:As a mediator between land and water, the design engages the threshold by extending the urban plaza into the water; a fluid movement through the space culminates in a room with precisely framed views of land and water.

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water taxi terminal

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lake Lugano

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1. plaza2. restroom3. storage4. ramp to dock5. terminal6. dock7. cafe

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a mediator of landthird yearfall 2008blacksburg, virginia

overview:Winning entry in a ten day competition to develop a building at the intersection of three different landscape typologies within the boundaries of a site overlooking Virginia Tech’s stone quarry.

program:Four programmatic elements (detonation tower, reading room, specimen drying shed, and outdoor workspace) suggest a range of structural and material responses, degrees of enclosure, and relationships to the site.

concept:A unifying structure studied of programmatic elements acts as a natural mediator between the suburban and industrial constructs of the site; a ‘natural billboard’ creates transparency with the environment.

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a mediator of landthird yearfall 2008bryson city, north carolina

overview:A study of tension created between the artificial and natural at a site in the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina.

program:The program evaluated the historic nature of the site to create a program in response includ-ing a place of shelter, reflection, and story telling.

concept:A linear building placed at the line between an artificial and natural landscape allows visitors to learn about the landscape and its layers of history. A path through the structure is subtly disjointed forcing the visitor to wander and explore the different complexities of the site.

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first yearspring 2007blacksburg, virginia

overview:a semester project to design an infant toy with multiple means of interaction. Packaging was developed in relation to the design of the toy.

concept:Two varieties of wood, ipe and white oak, intersect to form a joint. A void is created within the white oak in order for copper spheres to be inserted. The spheres create a rattling sound while further lightening the white oak. The juxtaposition between each allows the object to roll.

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Garrett Michael Reynolds8005 South Woods Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22408gmrarch@vt.edu +1 540 809 9811

resume

Virginia TechBachelor of Architecture · May 2011Overall GPA 3.95 / 4.0

Center for European Studies and Architecture (CESA)Riva San Vitale, Switzerland · Spring 2009

HKS, Inc · Richmond, Virginia6. 2006 to 8. 2006submittal review, change orders, and document revisions for construction administration team

5. 2007 to 8. 2007schematic, design development, and presentation drawings

5. 2008 to 8. 2008presentation models, design development documents, and construction documents

5. 2009 to 8. 2009schematic and design development phase, coordinated consultant drawings, and facilitated change requests

Duda Paine Architects LLP · Durham, North Carolina5. 2010 to 8. 2010design, document production, and presentation model building for design development team

Walter Butke Architecture Scholarship awarded by faculty to top undergraduate student in architecture ($2,500/yr)

Norman F. Jacobs, Jr. Scholarship

Environmental Building Systems Competition

Warren R. Kark Architecture Competition

Deans List

President’s Award for Educational Excellence

Virginia Golf Association Merit Scholarship

Experience

Education

Honors + Awards 2009 - 2011 (out of 600)

2009

2008 · First Place (out of 100)

2008 · First Place (out of 100)

2006 - 2010

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Exhibitions + Workshops

Memberships + Accreditations

Abilities

LEED Accredited Professional

Habitat for Humanity

Emerging Green Builders

American Institute of Architecture Students

National Collegiate Scholars Member

Residential Leadership Community

KEM Interdisciplinary Design Workshop1.14.2010 to 1.21.2010selected (3 out of 100) to participate in a one week intensive design workshop led by KEM Studio to demonstrate how interdisciplinary collaboration can liberate and invigorate design and design thinking.

Istanbul Design Week9.24.2010 to 10.4.2010selected (2 out of 100) for a scholarship to represent Virginia Tech at an international design symposium hosting designers and design exhibitions from around the world in Istanbul, Turkey.

Manualsketching, drawing, and model-building

Digitaldigital + vector graphic processinglayout designmultimedia animationcomputer aided design + BIMsurface model programmingrenderingdigital fabricationphotography

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2006 - 2007 · Treasurer2007 - 2009 · Building Coordinator

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2006 - 2010

2006 - 2007

adobe photoshop, illustratoradobe indesignadobe flash professionalautocad 2011, revit architecture 2011, sketchuprhino, grasshoppervray for rhino + 3ds max laser computer aided manufacturingnikon digital SLR