brian balise, architecture portfolio

Brian P Balisearchitecture portfolio

Roger Williams UniversitySchool of Architecture, Art,

and Historic PreservationBachelor of Science

Master of Architecture

3_Springfield High School for the Arts, Urban Upcycling

7_The Walley School, Adaptive Reuse

11_The Baths of Janubio, Comprehensive

15_Lieven de Keylaan Housing, Densification

17_Los Manantiales Restaurant, A Case Study

19_Piazza Ghiberti Mercato, Shaping Urban Space

21_Aquatic Center, Structural Design

23_The Steel Cafe, Detail Design

25_Wayland Square Firehouse, Detail Design

27_ Woonsquatucket River Eco-Village, Greenway Restoration

Brian P Balisearchitecture portfolio

This school aims to teach skills to young adults through the arts. This means that

students will learn to use various media and equipment in a free artistic manner

as opposed to the constraints of learning strictly a trade. The school is built upon

the idea of upcycling material. This is demonstrated in the detail model shown on

the left.

The SpringfieldSchool for the ArtsSpringfield, Massachusetts

graduate thesis design studio(arch 613.02)

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Typology: School, Adaptive reuseSq. Ft.: 125,000Students: 200Grades: 9-12Program:

_workshop (woodworking, ceramics, painting, welding, woodbending, mess)_workfield_classrooms_student gallery_library/ computer lab_lecture halls_presentation spaces_cafeteria_administration

Urban Upcycling

The Walley SchoolBristol, Rhode Island

Typology: School, Performance Hall Sq. Ft: 30,000Seats: 210Program:

_performance hall_outdoor terraces_orchestra pit_practice rooms_lobby_storage

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The Walley SchoolBristol, Rhode Island

graduate architectural design studio(arch 515.02)

This design for an adaptative reuse of The Walley School in Bristol, Rhode Island is

the result of research and collaboration between the people of Bristol, DesignLab

Architects, and myself. Our task was to assess the building alongide the needs of

the people and design accordingly. This design proposes the insertion of a double

sided performance hall into the back side of The Walley School. The goal is to

provide a venue for civic events as well as school performances. the school sits

on the Bristol Town Common and would allow for an audience to gather outside

when the weather allows for it.

Adaptive Reuse

This frame was con-ceived as an early ex-ercise in capturing the essence of Bristol in an assemblage. It represents the window of exchange through which acquaintance is made most typically in this small town.

The Baths ofJanubioLanzarote Spain

comprehensive architectural design studio(arch 513.02)

The Baths of Janubio sit above the majestic Salt Flats of Janubio, Spain in the

Canary Islands. The monumental scale of the baths helps to establish a strong site

presence in an overwhelmingly beautiful location. Baths are arranged sequentially

along the length of the building, each with its own level terracing down toward the

ocean in the same manner as the salt flats. The outdoor bath is the last bath of

the sequence and offers the most rewarding view of the surrounding landscape.

Guest lodging is located along the southern facade and is inset to allow for an

escape from the hot sun overhead.

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Typology: Bath houseSq. Ft.: 50,000Program:

_Oudoor Bath_Indoor Bath_Turkish Bath_Hot & Cold Bath_Lodging_Restaurant

Brian P. Balise

Roger Williams UniversitySchool of Architecture, Art, and Historic Preservation

Summer 2011Arch 513.1Comprehensive Design StudioRoberto Viola Ochoa

Baths of JanubioJanubioLanzarote, Spain

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Brian P. Balise

Roger Williams UniversitySchool of Architecture, Art, and Historic Preservation

Summer 2011Arch 513.1Comprehensive Design StudioRoberto Viola Ochoa

Baths of JanubioJanubioLanzarote, Spain

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Lieven de Keylaan HousingHilversum, Netherlands

advanced architectural design studio(arch 413.02)This project looks at neighborhood intensification as an alternative to sprawl. The

design proposes high density housing alongside a school and healthcare center

in a residential part of Hilversum. This is done to replace a decaying school build-

ing, to avoid the destruction of undeveloped land, and to provide for the needs of

a community on the local level. Special considerations include many variations of

unit types, strict separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and maintaining the

scale of the neighborhood.

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Densification

Typology: Mixed ResidentialSq. Ft.: 150,000Program:

_Housing_IK-8 Classrooms_Healthcare Center_Fitness Center_Library_.5 parking spots per unit

A Case Study

ManantialesRestaurantarchitecture technology II(arch 432.01)

The focus of the case study was to anazlyze the performance of thin concrete

shell structures. The Manantiales Restaurant in Xochimilco, Mexico by Felix Can-

dela displays the tremendous strength that can be achieved through parabolic

shell structures. This shell has the ability to span over a hundred feet with a thick-

ness of only two inches. The rebar within actually makes the shell weaker.

Piazza GhibertiFlorence, Italy

advanced architectural design studio(arch 413.01)Redesigning an existing piazza in historic Florence, Italy presents a unique chal-

lenge. The primary issue at hand is how to design a built open space. This lead

to a design built upon flexibility. This design proposes a market with stalls on rails

that are operated by the merchant. Benches and planters are also installed upon

rails allowing for convenient rearrangement.

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shaping urban space

Typology: Master PlanningSq. Ft.: 250,000Program:

_Market Space_School Courtyard_Student Housing

Aquatic Centerarchitecture technology (arch 431.01)

structural design

The Aquatic Center was designed to demonstrate the potential of the arch in mod-

ern materials. The enclosure is characterized by trussed arches spanning roughly

225 feet. The structure alludes to the fluidity of the tremendously athletes and the

water in which they swim. One may also see the influence of Santiago Calatrava.

Steel CafeProvidence, Rhode Island

core 5 architectural design studio(arch 313.01)The Steel Cafe was an exercsie in designing with steel components. This meant

designing the many levels of structure as well as their connections. This particular

design was inspired by the work with frames by Jean Prouve and seeks to define

a major space and a service space at once.

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Detail Design

Typology:RestaurantSq. Ft.: 10,000Program:

_Dining Space_Kitchen_Bathrooms

Wayland Square FireHouseProvidence, Rhode Island

core 5 architectural design studio(arch 313.01)Wayland Square is located in the historic neighborhood of East Providence, Rhode

Island.This Fire House will establish its presence at the confluence of two streets.

While this design addresses the demands of a functioning fire house, the primary

focus was on the design of the construction details. In this case, the design of a

footing, wall section, and parapet was our primary concern.

Detail Design

Typology:FireHouseSq. Ft.: 50,000Program:

_Three Apparatus Bay_Control Room_Conference Room_FireFighter Dormitories_Public Plaza

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The village was designed as a component of a studio geared toward restoring the

Woonasquatucket River Greenway Corridor. Sustainable design methods were re-

search in the effort to provide a low impact construction. This inspired the use of

recycled shipping containers as well as a very minimal footprint. The units were

designed and arranged for variety and courtyard access.

Woonasquatucket

River Eco-VillageOlneyville, Rhode Island

advanced architectural design studio(arch 413.01)

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greenway restoration

Typology: ResidentialSq. Ft.: 100,000Program:

_Studio Apartments_Loft Apartments_Two Bedroom Units_Three Bedroom Units_Community Center

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