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saxon gibbsBachelor of Architecture, Auburn University

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saxon gibbsBachelor of Architecture, Auburn University

designrose lee & jason 20k houses 5

assisted living facility 11private library for ancient ruins 19

community center & library 23low back ingram street chair 27

visual artswatercolor 33

collaborative 2-D design 34media study of light, shadow, & space 36

travel sketches 38figure & facial studies 39

hand rendering 40

design

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rose lee & jason 20k houses

3rd year Rural StudioProfessors Xavier Vendrell & Alex Henderson

Saxon Gibbs | [email protected]

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As part of the Rural Studio’s 20th anniversary, the third year studio was assigned to design a house for a previous client, Rose Lee, and her sons, Jason and BJ. After a fire destroyed the house previously designed for her, the project was to utilize two existing 20k House designs to create an exterior courtyard and gathering space that reflected the familial nature of housing groups in Hale County.

20k v12, Eddie’s House 20k v09, Mac’s House

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After an extensive charette process pertaining to location, relationship, practicality and needs, the combination of Eddie’s house, 20k v12, and Mac’s house, 20k v09, was chosen. The two houses were slightly redesigned and sited around the concrete courtyard from the previous house. The houses are parallel, creating a pleasant courtyard space and giving privacy to both Rose lee and her sons. An extensive vegetation plan and site development was designed after careful study of drainage, site usage and local flora. This includes a fire pit utilizing the concrete rubble from the demolition process. Over a five month period, the two houses and designed exterior spaces were constructed. Color studies were conducted to determine appropriate and vernacular color schemes and to tie the new construction to the existing family complex.

Design & Construction team : John Marusich, Alex Henderson, Xavier Vendrell, JP Alexander, Lauren Barker, Nathaniel Bartlett, Jack Bigbie, Josh Banks, Henry Boyle, Forrest Burleson, Michael Callaway, Valyn Daconto, Krystal Duchene, Ellise Gallagher, Will Gaskill, Saxon Gibbs, Robert Gray, Quinton Jones, Abby Katsoulis, Kyle Keirsey, Lauren Lloyd, Jonathan Neely, Rubi Carrero Ortiz, William Ready, Caitlyn Salters, Libby So, Samantha Speed, Felipe Vaz Stadthagen, Sarah Wahlgren, Timothy Wang

9Tear-away axonometric drawings of Mac (top) and Eddie (bottom) 20k Houses

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assisted living facility

4th year studioProfessors Kevin Moore and Greg Walker

7.5’ 5’ 3’ 8’ 10’ 10’ 8’ 2’ 5’ 7.5’

Section - 14th Street at 5th Avenue 1/8”=1’

Perspective - 14th Street & 5th Avenue

15’ 10’ 10’ 17.5’ 5’ 10’ 10’

Section - 3rd Avenue 1/8”=1’

14th Street Residential Area

Section - 14th Street at 3rd Avenue 1/8”=1’

7.5’ 5’ 3’ 8’ 10’ 10’ 8’ 2’ 5’ 7.5’

Section - 14th Street at 5th Avenue 1/8”=1’

Perspective - 14th Street & 5th Avenue

15’ 10’ 10’ 17.5’ 5’ 10’ 10’

Section - 3rd Avenue 1/8”=1’

14th Street Residential Area

Section - 14th Street at 3rd Avenue 1/8”=1’

Existing conditions, Birmingham medical district Zones of the district plan Site plan with Assisted Living Facility design within proposed additions

4th Avenue

14th S

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Beginning with an analysis of Birmingham, Alabama the studio developed a plan for the future redevelopment of the medical district south of Railroad Park. By introducing different zones - business, entertainment, park and residential - multi-use facilities were proposed to satisfy the needs of the city. The idea of the linear park was introduced as a means to control and conserve stormwater in an area where there is little stormwater intervention. Utilizing the proposed district plan, a site was chosen to house a 150,000 square foot assisted and independent living facility. Following the standard of multi-use buildings set by the district plan, the facility also included retail along the street level. The site itself sits on the linear park so as to engage this amenity and bring the residents close to both the park and entertainment districts.

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Glass Handrail

Terrazo TilePaver Accessories and Stands

Clay Unit MasonrySheet WaterproffingFlashingFiberglass Insulation

Steel Windows Concrete Masonry Gypsum Wallboards

Concrete Finishing

Acoustic Ceiling

Joint Sealants

Metal DeckingStructural Streel FramingSpray Applied Fireproofing

Wood Flooring

Top: Typical floor planBottom: Ground floor plan with site vegetation and pedestrian access pointsRight: Section detail of patient rooms and exterior terrace

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By opening up the center of the site, light is brought into both the residential spaces and the hallways, creating a pleasant environment with views down onto the roof courtyards.

In order to engage the linear park, stepped terraces are carved out of the mass to create micro-social, public exterior spaces and dramatic views. These terraces are accessible from every floor and encourage social interaction on a smaller scale.

Top left: Entry from 4th AvenueTop right: View from library to 2nd floor terraceBottom: Entry from patient drop-offRight page: View from 4th Avenue and 14th Street intersection

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private library for ancient ruins

3rd year Study Abroad, University of Arkansas Rome CenterProfessor Gio Todisco

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In order to achieve the desired relationship, the bulk of the library was sunken into the hill on which the ruins are located. By carefully organizing the structural grid, major impact with the ruins themselves was avoided. With a glazed interior, the ruins are clearly visible from both the main entrance and circulation and reading areas. The stacks, which are closed to the public, are located on the lowest level to give the patrons maximum views out onto the Forum itself. The utilization of brick and dark metal relates to both the materiality of the ruins and the newly developed additions to the museum.

The proposition for a closed stacks library in this area offered a unique intimacy with ancient ruins themselves without risking damage to the history. With views of Trajan’s column, Trajan’s Forum and the Vittorio Emanuele monument and embedded in the insula of Trajan’s market, history was abundant and the goal of this library was to respect that while engaging in the modern, urban environment. Studying the urban history of the city brought a rare understanding of how the needs and uses of the city have evolved. The project site was located adjacent to the very touristy area surrounding Trajan’s Forum. This area is currently a historic site closed to the public.

Vittorio Emmanuele Monument

Insula of Trajan’s Forum

View of Trajan’s Column across the Forum Left: Section perspective of library circulation over the ruinsRight: Structural grid and main library floor plans

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community center and library

2nd year StudioProfessor Doug Burleson

Located on the riverfront in Columbus, Georgia, this library is a community space where patrons can gather and collaborate and serves as a catalyst for community-based organizations and interest groups. The design aims to “open its arms” to the community and direct a focus towards the river where plans for development of the community river walk are underway. With a terraced stairway down to the walk along the river, a strong connection is drawn between the community and the river itself, bringing Columbus back to its roots as a river city. The floor to ceiling windows on the river side create dramatic views and calm scenery for library patrons. With exterior space on the upper floors and seating areas throughout the building, multiple zones of experience are available. The triple height ceilings give the library a feeling of monumentality while remaining at the community scale.

Top:Ground floor planMiddle: Section looking north

Bottom: Elevation of entry side

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25Entry view from neighborhood

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low backingram street chair

3rd year Woodshop StudioProfessor Steve Long; Partner Will Ready

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The low-back Ingram Chair was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1901 specifically for the Ladies Luncheon Room at Miss Cranston’s Tea House and was originally made from oak with a horse hair upholstered seat. In order to recreate this iconic chair, careful analysis and research was done into the original goals for the design. The process of construction involved utilization and mastery of many woodshop tools in order to achieve the intricate details of the chair. These included the table saw, scroll saw, and hand planer, among others. The final product is finished and stained white oak with a white linen upholstered seat in order to achieve a less formal feel than the original. As part of the Rural Studio’s woodshop class, each pair of students designed the construction process of the chairs from beginning to end. The final products were achieved using a variety of jigs and drawings done by the students themselves.

Left: Exploded axonometric drafted in graphite and rendered in Prismacolor pencil on vellumRight: Construction process and final chair recreation with detail images

fine arts

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Graphite and watercolor on Arches paper

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35Collaborative 2-D designs : construction paperPartner : Shirley Fung

Collaborative 2-D designs : pen on paperPartner : Ellise Gallagher

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Media study of light, shadow and 3-dimensional space : photograph, graphite, charcoal, paper, magazine clipping mosaic.

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Travel SketchesLeft: La Sagrada Famiglia, column detail, shadow studyMiddle: Villa Savoye, front perspectiveRight: Campidoglio, geometric analysis

Trinita dei Monti in Rome, skyline contourLeft: Figure drawing in charcoal

Above: Facial study of light and shadow in oil pastel

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41Analysis and recreation of a leaf bugGraphite and Prismacolor pencils on Arches paper

Saynatsalo Town Hall, stair detail, Alvar AaltoGraphite on Arches paper

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