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Thomas C. Green Swim Center

Temporary Shelter

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Corpus Christi Resilience

Folding Chair

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Alex Diamond2925 Higgins Street Austin Texas 78722973 223 5272 [email protected]

Detail Analysis

Pressure Helmet

Treadmill

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A competitive swim center, by its very

nature, is an isolated program due

to stringent air, light, and acoustic

requirements. In addition, the

activities that take place inside are

intended to be focused and defined.

The site, on the other hand, is a grassy

leisure area along the water and it

functions as an open urban retreat for

the most dense part of Austin. Within

the general category of “outdoor

leisure” the site offers anybody the

opportunity to do anything; there is no

prescribed activity.

The goal was to maintain the integrity

of both the site and the swim center

by keeping them separate, creating

a world class swim center and enter-

tainment venue, programmatically

isolated from the site. Upon entering,

the rest of the world disappears. The

architecture attempts to enhance the

character of the site by embodying the

antithesis.

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Thomas C. GreenSwim Center

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SPC is a satellite building for Clemson

University’s Architecture School and

will be located in Charleston, South

Carolina. Among other things, the

building includes architecture and

historic preservation studios, a

conservation lab, galleries, seminar

rooms, critique and lecture spaces,

wood and metal shops, and faculty

offices.

My time in the New York office of

Allied Works Architecture neatly

encompassed the full development

and completion of SPC’s Design

Development.

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STRUCTURAL WALLS

FLOOR ASSEMBLIES

INTERIOR PARTITIONS

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GLAZINGRAILINGS

FURNITURE

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The defining feature of the building is the perforated concrete walls. They served as the primary structural system as well as a veil for the outward facing studios and offices. Seemingly endless studies were made to find the perfect aperture.

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SOUTHWALL SECTIONS

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project

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scale + sheet size

issue date issue description

consultant

SPAULDING PAOLOZZI CENTERClemson UniversityCollege of Charleston

PROJECT SITE ADDRESS:

292 Meeting StreetCharleston, SC

v 212.431.9476 I f 212.431.027712 west 27th st. 18th flr. I new york, ny 10001

v 843.723.509954 broad st. I charleston, sc 29401e.e. fava architects, etc.

allied works architecture, inc.

@ 30" x 42"1/2" = 1'-0"

100% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT03 December 2012

0 1' 2' 5'

4 PARTIAL SOUTH WALL ELEVATION

W1

R1

F3

G2

F1 F2

G1

W3

W5

F1

1 WALL SECTION @ SOUTH WALL (NORTH WALL SIM.)

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.0')

SECOND LEVEL+ 17'-0"

THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"

CONC PARAPET+ 47'-6"

SECONDARY PARAPET+ 46'-8"

W3

W7

15'-0

"2'

-0"

12'-0

"2'

-0"

12'-0

"2'

-0"

1'-8

"10

"

3'-0

"6'

-0"

9'-0

"

EXT. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSWALL SYSTEMSW1 INSUL. PTD. ALUM. SPANDREL PANEL

VAPOR BARRIERGYP. SHEATINGGALV. MTL. FRAMINGGYP. SHEATHINGROOF MEMBRANE AND FLASHING

W2 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE W/ PERFORATIONSROOF MEMBRANE AND FLASHING

W3 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE W/ PERFORATIONSW4 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETEW5 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE

CLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM INSUL.METAL FRAMINGPTD. GYP. BD

W6 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETECLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM INSUL.METAL FRAMINGPTD. 3/4" PLYWD.

W7 INSUL. PTD. ALUM. SPANDREL PANELVAPOR BARRIERGYP. SHEATHINGGALV. MTL. FRAMINGCLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM INSUL.

W8 EXT. TRADITIONAL STUCCO8" REINFORCED CMUCLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM INSUL.METAL FRAMINGPTD. 3/4" PLYWD.

GLASS SYSTEMSG1 THERMALLY BROKEN PTD. ALUM. STOREFRONT

1.25" LAMINATED IGU W/ LOW-E COATINGG2 THERMALLY BROKEN PTD. ALUM. VENT/DOOR

1.25" LAMINATED IGU W/ LOW-E COATINGG3 THERMALLY BROKEN PTD. ALUM. STOREFRONT

OPAQUE LAMINATED SPANDREL GLASSCLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM INSULATION

G4 THERMALLY BROKEN PTD. ALUM. SLIDING DOOR1.25" LAMINATED IGU W/ LOW-E COATING

G5 THERMALLY BROKEN PTD. ALUM. ROOF LIGHT1.25" LAMINATED IGU W/ DESNE FRIT PATTERN& LOW-E COATING

ROOF SYSTEMSR1 3" LITETOP MEDIA W/ SEDUMS

FILTER FABRIC, DRAINAGE MATT, & ROOT STOPFULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.2 1/2" CONC. SLAB ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED PTD. GYP. BD CLG.

R2 FULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.2 1/2" CONC. SLAB ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED PTD. GYP. BD CLG.

R3 3" LITETOP MEDIA W/ SEDUMSFILTER FABRIC, DRAINAGE MATT, & ROOT STOPFULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.2 1/2" CONC. SLAB ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED GALV. MTL. FRAMING W/ BATT INSUL.GYP. SHEATHING W/ VAPOR BARRIEREXT. STUCCO

R4 WOOD DECKING ON PEDESTALSGRANULAR ROOF OVERLAYFULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.2 1/2" CONC. SLAB ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED PTD. GYP. BD CLG.

R5 WOOD DECKING ON PEDESTALSGRANULAR ROOF OVERLAYFULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.2 1/2" CONC. SLAB ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED GALV. MTL. FRAMING W/ BATT INSUL.GYP. SHEATHING W/ VAPOR BARRIEREXT. STUCCO

R6 FULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.3" MTL. DECK ON STEEL JOISTS, PTD.

FLOOR SYSTEMSF1 2 1/2" CONC. SLAB, GROUND & SEALED

2" METAL DECK ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED PTD. GYP. BD. CLG.

F2 2 1/2" CONC. SLAB, GROUND & SEALED2" METAL DECK ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED GALV. MTL. FRAMING W/ BATT INSUL.GYP. SHEATHINGVAPOR BARRIEREXT. STUCCO

F3 5" CONC. SLAB, GROUND & SEALEDVAPOR BARRIER3" RIGID INSUL.COMPACTED GRAVELCONC. GRADE BEAMS & PILES

METAL SYSTEMSM1 PTD. STEEL FRAME CLIPPED TO STRUCTURE

PTD. FORMED ALUM. BARSTOCK PANELIZED IN SUBFRAMESM2 PTD. 3/8" X 2 1/2" HANDRAIL FRAME, 42" HIGH

PTD. 3/4" ROUND STL. PICKETS SPACES 3" O.C.

15'-0

"2'

-0"

9'-0

"5'

-0"

9'-0

"1'

-10"

4'-1

0"10

"

W2

R2

F3

W5

F1

G1

W5

F1

2 WALL SECTION @ SOUTH WALL

W3

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.0')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

WELL ROOF+ 41'-10"



F2

G3

W3

W4

R1

F3

F1

W5

F1

3 WALL SECTION @ SOUTH WALL

W5

G2

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.0')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"



15'-0

"2'

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12'-0

"2'

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12'-0

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W1

W7

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sheet title

A502

NORTHWALL SECTIONS

SPCclient

project

architect

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consultant







@ 30" x 42"1/2" = 1'-0"


0 1' 2' 5'



W2 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE W/ PERFORATIONSROOF MEMBRANE AND FLASHING

W3 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE W/ PERFORATIONSW4 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETEW5 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE










G5 THERMALLY BROKEN PTD. ALUM. ROOF LIGHT1.25" LAMINATED IGU W/ DESNE FRIT PATTERN& LOW-E COATING

ROOF SYSTEMSR1 3" LITETOP MEDIA W/ SEDUMS

FILTER FABRIC, DRAINAGE MATT, & ROOT STOPFULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.2 1/2" CONC. SLAB ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED PTD. GYP. BD CLG.

R2 FULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.2 1/2" CONC. SLAB ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED PTD. GYP. BD CLG.

R3 3" LITETOP MEDIA W/ SEDUMSFILTER FABRIC, DRAINAGE MATT, & ROOT STOPFULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.2 1/2" CONC. SLAB ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED GALV. MTL. FRAMING W/ BATT INSUL.GYP. SHEATHING W/ VAPOR BARRIEREXT. STUCCO

R4 WOOD DECKING ON PEDESTALSGRANULAR ROOF OVERLAYFULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.2 1/2" CONC. SLAB ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED PTD. GYP. BD CLG.

R5 WOOD DECKING ON PEDESTALSGRANULAR ROOF OVERLAYFULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.2 1/2" CONC. SLAB ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED GALV. MTL. FRAMING W/ BATT INSUL.GYP. SHEATHING W/ VAPOR BARRIEREXT. STUCCO

R6 FULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE1/2" ROOF RECOVERY BOARDTAPERED POLYISO INSUL.3" MTL. DECK ON STEEL JOISTS, PTD.

FLOOR SYSTEMSF1 2 1/2" CONC. SLAB, GROUND & SEALED

2" METAL DECK ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED PTD. GYP. BD. CLG.

F2 2 1/2" CONC. SLAB, GROUND & SEALED2" METAL DECK ON STL. FRAMINGSUSPENDED GALV. MTL. FRAMING W/ BATT INSUL.GYP. SHEATHINGVAPOR BARRIEREXT. STUCCO

F3 5" CONC. SLAB, GROUND & SEALEDVAPOR BARRIER3" RIGID INSUL.COMPACTED GRAVELCONC. GRADE BEAMS & PILES


PTD. FORMED ALUM. BARSTOCK PANELIZED IN SUBFRAMESM2 PTD. 3/8" X 2 1/2" HANDRAIL FRAME, 42" HIGH

PTD. 3/4" ROUND STL. PICKETS SPACES 3" O.C.

15'-0

"2'

-0"

9'-0

"5'

-0"

9'-0

"1'

-10"

4'-1

0"10

"

W3

W2

R2

F3

G1

F1

W5

F1

1 WALL SECTION @ NORTH WALL

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.0')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

WELL ROOF+ 41'-10"



W6

G3

10'-0

3/4

"

W3

W2

R1

F3

F1

G1

W3

F1

2 WALL SECTION @ NORTH WALL

F2

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.0')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"


15'-0

"2'

-0"

12'-0

"2'

-0"

12'-0

"2'

-0"

2'-6

"

W5

9'-0

"

3 PARTIAL NORTH WALL ELEVATION

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sheet number

sheet title

A503

WESTWALL SECTIONS

SPCclient

project

architect

phase/date

scale + sheet size


consultant







@ 30" x 42"1/2" = 1'-0"


0 1' 2' 5'

3 WALL SECTION @ WEST WALL

W1

R1

F3

F1

G2

F1

15'-0

"2'

-0"

12'-0

"2'

-0"

12'-0

"2'

-0"

1'-8

"10

"

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.0')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"



10'-0

"5'

-0"

3'-0

"6'

-0"

3'-0

"3'

-0"

9'-0

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G1 M1

M1

W7

W7

W7

R1

F3

G1

F1

G1

F2


FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.0')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"

METAL PARAPET+ 47'-6"


15'-0

"2'

-0"

12'-0

"2'

-0"

12'-0

"2'

-0"

1'-8

"10

"

F1

10'-0

"5'

-0"

3'-0

"6'

-0"

3'-0

"3'

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9'-0

"

G2

W1

W7

M1

W7

M1

W7


W1

R1

F3

G2

F1

G1

G1

F1 F2

R4

R3

15'-0

"2'

-0"

12'-0

"2'

-0"

12'-0

"2'

-0"

1'-8

"10

"

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.0')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"

METAL PARAPET+ 47'-6"


10'-0

"5'

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9'-0

"3'

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3'-0

"6'

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3'-0

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W7

W7

W7

M1

M1

M2

4 WALL ELEVATION @ WEST

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4 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - MEETING ST ENTRY VESTIBULE

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.5')


67 B

W8G1

G2

SC1

10'-0" A.F.F.

7 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - NORTH WEST SEAM

76


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

M2

W4

1 / A

505

3 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - GARDEN ENTRY VESTIBULE

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.5')


5A A

SC1

G1G2

W8 G1

10'-0" A.F.F.

6 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - SOUTH WEST SEAM

77 6 6 77 6 6


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"

T.O. PARAPET+ 46'-8"

9'-0" A.F.F.

9'-0" A.F.F.

W7

G1W4

G1

W4

W7

3 / A

505

2 / A

505

5 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - NORTH EAST SEAM

THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"


2 1 1 2

9'-0" A.F.F.

G1W8

W7

W4

G3

2 / A

506

2 / A

506

sheet number

sheet title

A404

PARTIAL ELEVATIONS

SPCclient

project

architect

phase/date

scale + sheet size


consultant







@ 30" x 42"1/8" = 1'-0"


0 1' 5' 10' 20'

1 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - CENTER BAY WEST - RECESSED

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.5')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"


B C

G1G2

G1G2

10'-0" A.F.F.

9'-0" A.F.F.

W7

W7

SC1

SC1SC1

2 / A

507

2 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - CENTER BAY EAST - RECESSED

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.5')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"


BC

W7W7

G1G2

G1

G1G2

W7

W7

G1

G2

SC1

W7

9'-0" A.F.F.

3'-0" A.F.F.

9'-0" A.F.F.

3'-0" A.F.F.

10'-0" A.F.F.

3 / A

505



W2 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE W/ PERF.ROOF MEMBRANE AND FLASHING

W3 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE W/ PERF.W4 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETEW5 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE










G5 THERMALLY BROKEN PTD. ALUM. ROOF LIGHT1.25" LAMINATED IGU W/ DESNE FRIT PATTERN &LOW-E COATING


PTD. FORMED ALUM. BARSTOCK PANELIZED INSUBFRAMES

M2 PTD. 3/8" X 2 1/2" HANDRAIL FRAME, 42" HIGHPTD. 3/4" ROUND STL. PICKETS SPACES 3" O.C.

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4 PARTIAL ELEVATION - CENTER BAY - LOOKING NORTH

7 123456

2 / A

505

4 / A

506

W4

G1

OPEN TOBEYOND

W4

W4W4

W4

W4

2 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - SOUTH FACADE

7 123456

G1G2 G3 G1 G3

G3G1G2

G1G2

W7

G3W7

W7

W7

EDGE OF CONCRETEWALL BEHIND


5 / A

501

1 / A

501

2 / A

506

3 PARTIAL ELEVATION - CENTER BAY - LOOKING SOUTH

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.5')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"


71 2 3 4 5 6

W4

W4

W4 W4

W4

W4

W4

9'-0" A.F.F.

1 / A

506

5 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - WEST FACADE

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.5')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"


A B C D

10'-0" A.F.F.

3'-0" A.F.F.

9'-0" A.F.F.

3'-0" A.F.F.

9'-0" A.F.F.

3 / A

503

2 / A

503

1 / A

503

M2

W7

G1G2

G1G2

G1G2

W7

W7

W7

W7

W7

G1G2

G1G2

W7

W7

3'-0" A.F.F.

10'-0" A.F.F.

3'-0" A.F.F.

9'-0" A.F.F.

3'-0" A.F.F.

9'-0" A.F.F.

3'-0" A.F.F.

6 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - EAST FACADE

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.5')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"


ABCD

2 / A

504

W8

W8W8

W7

G1 G2

G1 G2

G3

G3

W7

W7

W7

W7

G3

G3

G3

G3

G1 G2

G1 G2

W7

G1

SC1 INSULATED MTLDOOR

INSULATED MTLDOOR

sheet number

sheet title

A403

PARTIAL ELEVATIONS

SPCclient

project

architect

phase/date

scale + sheet size


consultant







@ 30" x 42"1/8" = 1'-0"


0 1' 5' 10' 20'

1 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS - NORTH FACADE

FIRST LEVEL ± 0'-0" (= EL 15.5')


THIRD LEVEL+ 31'-0"

ROOF+ 45'-0"


71 2 3 4 5 6

9'-0" A.F.F.

3'-0" A.F.F.

9'-0" A.F.F.

3'-0" A.F.F.

G1 G2G1 G3G3

W7 W7

W7

1 / A

501

2 / A

502

W7

2 / A

502

G3

G3 G1 G3G3G1

G3 G2 G1G2G3G3 G2 G3 G3G1 G2G2

G1





W2 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE W/ PERF.ROOF MEMBRANE AND FLASHING

W3 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE W/ PERF.W4 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETEW5 CAST-IN-PLACE WHITE CONCRETE










G5 THERMALLY BROKEN PTD. ALUM. ROOF LIGHT1.25" LAMINATED IGU W/ DESNE FRIT PATTERN &LOW-E COATING


PTD. FORMED ALUM. BARSTOCK PANELIZED INSUBFRAMES

M2 PTD. 3/8" X 2 1/2" HANDRAIL FRAME, 42" HIGHPTD. 3/4" ROUND STL. PICKETS SPACES 3" O.C.

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This small, sacred space was intended as an homage to the sundial.

Strategic cutouts in the building envelope and outer shell create sunlight

events throughout the day and year. The intent was to remind inhabitants

that the sundial is just one way to connect with the sun.

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In coastal cities, resilience is an important issue.

Unfortunately it is seldom dealt with

in an architectural way. Oftentimes, attempts at

resilience ignore issues of experience,

interaction, or beauty. I began my project with

a study of jetties as they are one of the oldest,

most basic and most common attempts at

resilience. Their placement and orientation alter

landscapes as the tides adapt their patterns.

I imagined a series of jetties, placed

according to the currents whose goal was to

breed a constantly evolving beach landscape.

Above this, the boardwalk was extended out

into the bay allowing for direct access to more

distance jetties and providing a scenic detour

for bikers and joggers. The network of jetties

provides protection to the Central Business

District while also providing an amenity that

is not ruined by extreme weather events,

only changed.

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In this project, the

assignment was a temporary

shelter and art installation for a

community event in Taylor,

Texas. The task was taken

rather literally; the materials

used, balloons and trash

bags, were temporary in

nature and resulted in a

delicate shelter pulling

away with helium.

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Adjustable fabric panels made up the set of the Exquisite

Corpse Company’s ODD.A.SEE. An existing steel frame on

the ceiling (left over from a defunct hospital) provided an

armature for the movable poles, between which the panels

were attached. This approach enabled rapid changes done

by cast members between scenes. I worked with artist

Suzanne Dirks to create the fabric dividers.

ODD.A.SEEAdaptable Environment

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For the final project in wood

design class we were simply

asked to design and build a

piece of furniture. I sought

to complete a study in

joinery and moving parts.

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To better understand construction techniques and

details I chose to take a closer look at a local building,

the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless, designed

by LZT Architects.

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This helmet was one of the first in a series of

sensory experiments intended to alter spatial

perception. All of our investigations were based

on the premise that “Architecture” is the

composite of physical constructions and mental

perception; without either architecture does

not exist.

Our approach was as follows:

• Architecture typically influences perception by

physically altering the world we perceive.

• We wish to influence architecture by altering

perception first.

• By internally altering perception, old space

becomes new.

At this time, our research focused on the

ganzfeld effect, a phenomenon caused by

exposure to an unstructured, uniform

stimulation field. We sought to create a tactile

ganzfeld effect, because it has typically only

been studied using audio and visual stimulation.

Pressure Helmetacademic

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This experiment dealt with the often

overlooked sixth sense, the vestibular

system or the spatial sense, which

uses input from all the senses to

establish orientation and balance.

We investigated the premise that

input from one sense creates

subconscious expectation in all other

senses. This is how we make sense

of the world and are not surprised

to find that as we walk towards an

object it seems to get bigger. We

hoped to change space by challeng-

ing this most basic of assumptions.

Using a processing script, kinect,

projector, and computer, a circle was

created that shrinks as one

approaches it, staying the same exact

size in one’s field of view.

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The Viewfinder was the natural

conclusion of our journey into

the realm of sensory rewiring.

It is a device used to swap

vision with another person,

using FaceTime on the iPhone.

We had seen the effectiveness

of altering spatial perception

through forced mental

rewiring so we wondered,

what if we could rewire two

people around each other?

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Goal: Play catch

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Goal: Find each other

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Alex Diamond Education The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Architecture, GPA: 3.52 2013 Brooklyn Technical High School Major: Architecture 2008

Awards College of Fine Arts Career Development Travel Grant 2013 This award is made available to students with an ambitious and productive travel plan focused on art. Oglesby Traveling Fellowship Nominee 2013 Created in honor Einsle Oglesby, this award is intended to provide travel funding for a student to carry out extensive architectural research.

Architype Review Travel Prize Nominee 2012 This award, in honor of Larry Speck, is intended to give a significant travel opportunity to third or fourth year bachelor of architecture students. O’Neil Ford Traveling Scholarship 2011 In honor of the esteemed Texas architect O’Neil Ford, this award is given to one student each year, based on an extensive sketchbook from their travels abroad.

Central Park Longhorn Scholarship 2009-2013 Founded by a New Yorker turned Longhorn, this scholarship sought to bring outstanding New Yorkers to UT by funding their education.

Scholastic Art Award 2008 Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, this award seeks to celebrate the rich future of artistic America and has recognized early talent in generations of America’s cultural icons since 1923.

Skills Physical Models Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator Hand Drafting AutoCAD Watercolor Rhino Wood fabrication Google Sketchup Vectorworks Final Cut Pro Microsoft Office Maxwell Render Laser Cutting 3d Printing

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Work Experience

NYC Allied Works Architecture Summer, Fall 2012 • Created presentation models and drawings for Charleston Board of Architecture Reviews, public hearings in which it is determined if the project will go forward. • Worked closely with the six members of Allied Works NY throughout the entire design development phase. In addition to contributing to all DD drawings, I continually developed the 3d model as the design evolved, to ensure that all renderings were up to date. • Produced iterative study renderings of the building, which were instrumental in guiding the design direction.

ATX Ryan Anderson Design Summer 2011 • Built a stage between the loading docks at the RAD studio using salvaged wood for decking. • Cut and welded various furniture and building parts.

NYC ABA Studio Summer 2007, 2010 • Worked with project architects and principal to create study, massing and presentation models of a school and a penthouse addition. • Created extensive drawings of interior elevations for the DD set.

NYC Silberstang Lasky Architects Summer 2009 • Worked with project architects and principals to create study, massing and presentation models of a synagogue and several brownstone renovations. • Revised redlined drawings • Conducted site visits with project architects to note existing conditions and take measurements.

Work Status:US Citizen

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