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02....................................VISUAL ARTS NORTHWEST06....................................PDX WATERFRONT08....................................PDX MEDIATHEQUE14.....................................MEDIATHEQUE PARIS18.....................................CHAMPAIGN INFILL20....................................AUBERGE HOSTEL22....................................STITCH24....................................PROFESSIONAL26....................................TRAVEL SKETCHES

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KITCHENHALLWAY

Ground Floor Plan

LOCATION:Portland, OR

DURATION: 10 weeks

CONCEPT:

The urban design connects the under-uti-lized waterfront north of the steel bridge to the downtown, as well as connect the wa-terfront park to the park blocks. A series of pocket parks along Glisan Street connect the Waterfront Park to the north park blocks, culminating with a large urban quad which extends into the Willamette River. The campus addresses the grid shift and the changing characteristics of the street blocks, acknowledging the transition from the typical 200’ x 200’ blocks to a more lin-ear form responding to the waterfront.The school itself consists of a campus of 3 buildings which host the 2D Arts, 3D Arts, and educational and administration space. Each building is anchored by a public pavil-ion, separated from the main space with a transparent bar of vertical circulation.

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Portland, OR

COLLABORATION:j.mosteiro, j. spence

DURATION: 6 weeks

CONCEPT:

Tom McCall Waterfront Park, considered by many to be“Portland’s Front Yard”, plays a key role in the revitalization of the area be-tween the Morrison and Burnside Bridges. Our proposal brings the vibrancy of down-town out to the Willamette River, breaks up the expansive park and strategically locates catalyst residential and cultural projects to enliven the neighborhood. Public / private partnerships will help to improve site condi-tions along the river and renew the commu-nity’s relationship with the water’s edgeMORRISON BRIDGE

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LOCATION:Portland, Or

DURATION: 10 Weeks

CONCEPT:

The PDX Mediatheque seeks to illustrate in form the goal of an open information ex-change with the ability to transform as our concept of information and how we digest it also transforms. The transformation of this experience is explored through the sculptur-al curved wall which slices through the build-ing. The distinct path through the building provides a spine for the housed information, yet the breaks in the wall allow you to ex-plore a non linear path. This allows patrons to process it from all angles and develop their own interpretation. The open floor plan allows flexibility for staff and community to create a multitude of combinations of media, periodicals, art, and of course, books. The rotation of the forms creates a stronger connection between Burnside and Ankeny streets, articulated through a stepped public commons which celebrates the grade change between the two streets. Moving the Max station to the corner functions to cre-ate a strong anchor for an ill defined corner while simultaneously drawing the community into their mediatheque. In order for the medi-atheque to be successful it must be acces-sible to its members.

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The more public programmatic elements are located on the ground floor level in order to

provide greater flexibility with accessibility at all hours. The rare books and special collections is located in a prominent, yet secure location

, providing a reminder of the continued impor-tance of printed media, even as our concept of

the mediatheque’s collection changes.

main wall wall construction

GREEN ROOF• slow water run off

• decrease urban heat island effect

WATER COLLECTION• slow water run off

• increase sewer collection• irrigation for vertical wall

CONCRETE WALLS• high thermal mass for decreased

heating and cooling require-ments

OPERABLE WINDOWS• natural cooling and ventilation

• daylight harvesting• meco shade for glare control

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PUBLIC TRANSIT• Relocated max stop encour-

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BIKE STORAGE• indoor/outdoor storage• encourages alternative

transit use

HIGH SRI SUR-FACES• light concrete paving in

courtyard and plaza• white roof material• reduces heat island ef-

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LOCATION: 13th Arrondismont, Paris, France

COLLABORATION: e. baer, s.nuss

DURATION:5 weeks

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The established site in the heart of Paris plays an integral role in the design of the mediatheque. The building consists of two solid masses anchoring a floating volume. The masses serve both to relate to the existing urban fabric and to house the static functions of the program. The volume serves as an enclosure for the dynamic program, the spaces connected through large verti-cal perforations. The culmination of these spaces is a sunken courtyard, encourag-ing pedestrian movement through the site, buried within an established neighborhood in Paris. Although there is not formalized purpose for the site it is currently used as a mini community park, and activity area for the residents. The maintained openness of the site helps to create the loose and relaxed atmosphere of the area, and allows the site to continue being used as a community-meeting place.

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LOCATION:Champaign, IL.

CHALLENGE:Masterplan for a mixed use redevelopment in a

distressed area of downtown Champaign

COLLABORATION:6 Person Team + Individual

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DURATION:3 Weeks for Masterplan

4 Weeks for Individual Project

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The rejuvenation of the urban core is essential to maintaining a sustainable and vigorous city. This project involved analyzing the existing downtown, and developing a masterplan to guide the revitali-zation of the old depot site. The infill project was an integral part of the plan, attempting to patch the existing city fabric, while maintaining a sense of transparency through the permeable façade. The interior maintains the urban context through vari-ous gestures to the surrounding buildings and to an urban lifestyle.

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LOCATIONParis, France

DURATION5 Weeks

CONCEPTThe concept is derived from a rhythm that is solidi-fied in form. The design addresses the concern of urban sprawl - creating a perceptual barrier for Par-is, redirecting development back down the Seine to the heart of the city. The enclosed bridge func-tions much like a continuation of the streetscape, with the orientation of interior facades pulling the pedestrians across the bridge.

The articulation in the skin illustrates motion, which from a distance appears as a solid mass. As one gets closer, the transparency becomes evident, as does as a complete integration of the structure and skin. Viewed as a whole, the structure reflects the transient nature of both the site and the program.

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LOCATION:Chicago, IL.

CHALLENGE:A six member team designs a dress constructed

of an industry material.

COLLABORATION:FGM + MDC Wall Covering

DURATION:5 weeks for design and construction.

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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAB SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Chicago, IL

COLLABORATIONFGM Architects

CONTRIBUTION8 months , Design Development and Construction

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CONTACTAnna Harvey, FGM

WEST WASHINGTON K-12 SCHOOL

Oakwaville, IL

COLLABORATIONFGM Architects

CONTRIBUTION 4 Months, Design Development and Construction

Documents

CONTACTTodd Hanger, FGM

SYCAMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sycamore, IL

COLLABORATIONFGM Architects

CONTRIBUTION3 months, Construction Documents, Bidding

and Construction Administration

CONTACTDean Manassas , FGM

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PLAINFIELD FIRE PROTECTION CAMPUS

LOCATIONPlainfield, IL

COLLABORATION:FGM Architects

CONTRIBUTION:1 year, Programming, Schematic Design, De-sign Development, Construction Documents,

Construction Administration

CONCEPT:The administration building is designed in harmony with the sloping site and natural flood plain. As the program and the site be-came integrated, we developed a two level solution, hosting the training and commu-nity spaces on the lower level with private administration spaces on the first floor. The lower level opens to a large patio that can be utilized for outdoor training activities.The building takes in to account inherent sustainable design principles, using light colored metal roofs, highly insulated ma-sonry walls and a respect to the existing topography of the site.A series of retaining walls order the site and direct the run off into a natural detention area.

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