austin drake / architecture portfolio

AUSTIN DRAKE/ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO



INDEX

MODULAR HOUSING

COMMUNITY CENTER FOR JAMAICA PLAIN

SENSORY MUSEUM

CATHEDRAL SHELTER

pac mountaineering photgraphy

PRECEDENT AND SITE STUDIES

SENSORY MUSEUMThis buildings concept was derived from the dynamic space that the site creates.

On one side, there is the open and loud Boston street. On the south side, is the com-

pressed and intimate. Transitioning through these spaces accentuates the prior, mak-

ing the user more aware both spaces and how different each one is. This reflects in

this building by having a circulation that brings you through each floor which is drasti-

cally different from the last. Using the spacial qualities of the open and compressed,

this building is has a dynamic motion as you progress.

ground floor first floor

second floor third floor

floor plans

by leaving gaps in the wall and ceiling, there is

a presence of both the open and enclosed

a simple hanging cloth attached to the ceiling

doubles as a light and a sound dimmer

truss system is a medium for hanging

sculptures and 3d media

by using basic hooks and slings, exposed

i-beams are a medium for the free

moving walls and ceiling panels to the to

keep the first floor close and intimate

elevations

section

exterior render

section

open vs. compressed

volume diagram

circulation axon

shading panels

wire is cranked upwards pulling the wheel attached to the

bottom of the two panels, folding the wood to let light in

top two panels fixed by bracketmetal track

structural beam

both panels connected by bracket

COMMUNITY CENTER FOR JAMAICA PLAINWorking with the concept of bleeding nodes, spaces were designed for

the locals artist of the area to manipulate the space to their own will. These

material intersections intend to support several artistic mediums that are

can be seen in the streets and parks of Jamaica Plain. By having several

nodes that connect and bleed into each other structurally, spaciously and

socially; I hope to reveal the talent of JP.

sectional perspective

node materials and location diagram

MODULAR HOUSINGThis apartment building was designed with my intent to explore different pas-

sive sustainability systems. Using decks and vine woven shading concepts the

building uses passive cooling for the hot summers. By having the main circula-

tion completely separate from the rest of the building, The building eliminates

the need to heat the space to save money and energy. This building also uses

the different stairwells to connect each floor to each other with intent of social

interactions between the residents.

ground floor

second floor third floor

first floor

section

in the winter, vines leafs die

and allows sunlight to flow

in the summer, the vine leafs

block the light

CATHEDRAL SHELTERCreating a small shelter in the cave of cathedral ledge, The shelter reaches out to

the climbers hikers of the area. Using simple climbing gear and hiking equipment,

the rock provides opportunities for hanging cloths and hammocks. The large bay

window allows for maximum natural warmth as well as providing fantastic views.

PRECEDENT AND SITE STUDIES

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art / SANAA

MFA studies

808 commonwealth ave. Our site for this project is in a Albert Khan building that

was built when commonwealth was a automotive

powerhouse. More specifically the Cadillac building,

the architecture has a large show room for cars

to be displayed. The site is extremely dynamic in

transportation with rt. 90, storrow, commonwealth and

the BU bridge. This area proves to be loud and busy

even with the quite suburbs of brookline close by.

worms-eye structural axon

PAC MOUNTAINEERING PHOTOGRAPHY

In architecture, there is a necessary understanding of spacial relationships. Using the great outdoors as

inspiration, I constantly derive ideas within my dynamic spacial understanding that only rock-climbing and

mountaineering allow me to experience. Traveling and striving for the sublime with PAC mountaineering

stimulates me mentally and physically, allowing me to break from the monotony of everyday life.

washington and adams at madison summit / NH

kingsmans / NHkingsman / NH

view from top of eaglet climb / NH

rocky mountain national park / CO

vedauwoo / WY

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