SARUP. PortfolioWilliam Schmeling

SARUP. Portfolio is a document that exhibits a compilation of design projects worked on by William Schmeling while completing his Mas-ters of Architecture degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In the Table of Contents fi ve projects are listed chronologically. They begin at the start of the graduate school program and end with Wil-liam’s Master’s Thesis Project. Through close investigation and actual site analysis, these projects respond to imperative architectural issues occurring at all different scales throughout our cities. Upon further de-velopment, these conceptual ideas where then turned into credible design projects and presented in a professional format at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP).

Introduction

Table of Contents

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Urban Convention HotelSARUP: Spring 2008Instructor: Hano Weber

Solar Decathlon Competition SARUP: Summer 2008Instructor: Chris CorneliusProject Team: William Schmeling, Jodie Mendelson, Anna Christian

Reinvigorating an Urban EdgeSARUP: Fall 2009Instructors: Harry Van Oudenallen, Dennis Manley

Graft - ULI Competition 2009SARUP: Spring 2009Instructor: Harvey Rabinowitz, Jim PiwoniProject Team: William Schmeling, Jasenko Badic, Tanner Mueller, Kevin Dunphy, Nicholas Mischo

Milwaukee Industrial Museum*SARUP: Spring 2009Instructors: Harry Van Oudenallen, Dennis Manley, Larry Witzling

As-Built Drawing | Boer Architects

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Urban Convention Hotel

The objective of the Urban Con-vention Hotel was to fi t a large and demanding program into a small narrow site and to create an enclosure strategy that was capa-ble of eliminating excessive heat gains caused by the sun. The site is located on the southern edge of Chicago’s downtown where Congress Parkway intersects both Dearborn Street and Federal Street. Currently, the site is occu-pied by a gas station, a parking facility, and a small offi ce building, all of which will be removed. The Urban Convention Hotel at-tempts to create a relationships

within its context by building the base of the hotel to the same height as the parking structure across the street. The ground fl oor of the hotel would include retail, hotel lobby, and a load-ing dock, while the fl oors above would contain the banquet hall, pre-assembly space, food service kitchen, and meeting rooms. The rooftop of the building will include a sundeck and recreation area. The tower of the hotel was po-sitioned on the north side of the building so that the sundeck could receive sun for the better part of each day. The height of the tow-

er was the result of the programwhich demanded 500 guestroomsand the addition of an observationdeck and restuarant. The enclosure system used toprotect this building from the sunis a double skin façade clad indark green glass to blend withinits context. During the colder months of the year the solar gainwithin the cavity may be circulat-ed to the occupied space to offsetheating requirements, while in thesummer months, the cavity maybe vented out to mitigate solar gain and decrease the coolingload for the building.

Chicago, Illinois

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The double skin façade is an enclosure strategy used to protect the rooms from excessive heat gains caused by the sun. It will also help produce natural ventilation for improved indoor air quality throughout the building.

The Urban Convention Hotel’s program demanded a 10,800 sq. ft. column free banquet hall. Working on such a narrow site, the design of the banquet hall demanded that either side of this room be cantilevered over both sidewalks and require a struc-tural service room above.

Site conditions

9 Solar Decathlon Competiton | Summer 2008 10Solar Decathlon Competition | Summer 2008

Solar Decathlon Competition

2” Stainless Steel Screws

Milwaukee Map Mountedon 8” SIP Panel

3/4” Reclaimed Cedar Siding

Abstract Topography

2 X 8 Wooden Nailers

Using reclaimed wood for siding and abstractly expressing the Menomenee Valley’s three con-verging rivers were our group’s two main goals in designing the Solar Decathlon House’s façade. Our intent is to achieve a carbon neutral façade through the recla-mation and utilization of existing, local material that has a consid-erable lifespan. We obtained through P.Y. Godfrey, LLC’s re-claimed lumber business second generation cedar wood from an old boat house. A high-quality, semi-gloss polyurethane fi nish showcases the cedar’s “natural”

appearance. Our decision to fore-go water-based stain is based on industry research that its total life cycle does not measure up to that of polyurethane’s despite lesser intial toxicity to the environment and its users. The undulating cedar siding is based on an abstract interpreta-tion of the Menomenee, Milwau-kee and Kinnickinnic Rivers’ to-pography. First we strategically overlaid a map of the Valley onto the house elevations in Photoshop and drew the rivers as base point zero, translating to one inch high on the rain screen nailer. Follow-

ing the river contour, we evenly spaced lines increasing in one inch intervals. Next we determined where rain screen nailers were needed. The vertical lines locat-ing each nailer establish the vary-ing slopes on which to fasten the fl exible siding. The siding is kept horizontal and spaced ¾” apart in order to fi t ¾” thick horizontal window louvers on the south side. The fl at louvers fi t inbetween the siding panels and overlap the far left and right window jambs by six inches. This provides a visual transition from the rigid louvers to the sculptural siding.

Washington, D.C.

Exploded Axon Diagram

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The summer studio for the Solar Decathlon House was a six week design / build investi-gation that resulted in the production of full scale mocks-ups for the fi nal project. Strate-gies used coming into the design of the façade included the use of reclaimed materials, a louver system that would prevent excessive heat gains, and a design that would capture the attention of the jury.

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Reinvigorating an Urban Edge

Reinvigorating an Urban Edge is the investigation of how an under-utilized shoreline can be revital-ized to form a strong connection back within the city grid and creat-ing a destination along the shore-line for people to gather. Currently, the shoreline is most-ly inhabited by abandoned build-ings and signifi cant overgrown vegetation which forms a large barricade that is restricting ac-cess to the beach front. There is also a major spillway running directly through the site which is heavily polluted and dumped into and along the coast of Mayagüez.

These polluted waters are one of the main reasons why this area has not undergone development. To establish new growth in the city, Mayaguez has been chosen to host the 2010 Central Ameri-can and Caribbean Games. Be-cause of this great opportunity, Mayaguez has been preparing for this event by constructing mul-tiple rehabilitation projects at all different scales throughout the city. The redevelopment of the Mayaguez shoreline along with other projects will serve as cata-lysts that will spark new growth in Mayaguez, growth that will re-

invigorate the city’s economy, as well as provide the inhabitants with a more thorough understand-ing of its cultural values of a cos-tal city. Signifi cant issues that this revitalization will address include defi ning an urban edge, creating a mixed use development, park-ing, and entertainment. Through the close examination of this cit-ies shoreline, history, and sur-rounding contexts, this project develops strategy to reinvigorate a neglected beachfront by creat-ing a connection between people and place, and re-inhabiting a desolate environment.

Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

Activity Nodes Diagram

Puerto Rico

Mayagüez 1888

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Activity along the Mayaguez shoreline is sel-dom. Pollution and overgrown vegetation are currently restricting this edge form being de-veloped. By redefi ning this edge with activities and entertainment, this area has the potential of becoming a destination for its users.

Site context

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When traveling around the island fruit ven-dors are plentiful and attract many cus-tomers. They usually sell an assortment of fresh fruits grown around island.

In an attempt to keep the waters along the Mayaguez shoreline uncontaminated, sail-boats will be the preferred means of nauti-cal activity throughout the waters.

Trellised structures constructed of heavy timber will be located throughout the plaza for activity to occur and people to gather. They will also provide shade for people looking to get out of the sun.

The San Clemente Boardwalk will run adja-cent to the Bahia de Mayaguez and provide its users with attractions such as markets, restaurants, retail, and entertainment.

La Guancha Boardwalk Outdoor Plaza St. Thomas Harbor Fruit Vendor

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Graft - ULI Competion 2009

The paradigm shift currently play-ing out on the American built en-vironment dictates that new de-velopment respond pro-actively to accelerating population growth and standards of living, while al-locating scarce resources. “Graft” embraces these realities by build-ing for the future, now. Without proposing towers which clash with the lower scale of the surround-ing neighborhoods, the design achieves a substantial increase in the aggregate density of the district. Compact living patterns make effi cient use of infrastruc-ture investments and coveted en-

ergy resources. The broad mix of-residential, commercial, and pub-lic space repeals the 20th century practice of segregated uses. Movement within the site is pro-moted by broad swaths of green-space dedicated to pedestrian use. These open spaces retain the functionality of the grid while avoiding its monotony. Metro rail and bus service connections pro-vide alternatives to dependence on energy-intensive automobiles. Water shortages anticipated mid-century will mandate careful ap-proaches to stormwater manage-ment. “Graft” delivers massive

swales, sloped perpendicularly to the riverbed, which dramatically reduce impervious surface area within the district. Each acts as an underground retention basin, aid-ing in natural fi ltration, and elimi-nating irrigation requirements. Building forms respond to rap-idly shrinking household sizes during high population growth. A media-driven, connected life-style, coupled with a knowledge-based economy, will drive greater worker mobility. Stints in each city will become shorter and shorter, increasing demand for compact, simple living arrangements.

Denver, Colorado

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Downtown Denver Transit Hub

Washington Park

South Broadway

South Platte River

RTD Light Rail System

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3) Larimer Square4) Aurora5) Aspen Grove6) Park Meadows

7) Southwest Plaza8) SouthlandLifestyle Center

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The largest city around for a 600-mile radius, Denver thrives as a prominent shopping mag-net. Shopping centers can be found throughout its metropolitan area and continue to fl ourish throughout the city. Some offer premier shopping and fashion destinations while others showcase large concentrations of art galleries. Graft intents to anchor this development by representing the Denver Design District of the city.

The extension of the street grid was a strat-egy used to rework the proposed site back into existing infrastructure of the city. The east and west streets were then reconfi g-ured into alternating vehicular and pedes-trian zones to increase the different kinds of movement throughout the site.

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Programmed Green Space

Exploded Axon Diagram

Reconfi guration of Built Realm

Extension of Street Grid

Existing Street Fabric

Washington Park Neighborhood

Residential Green Space

Big Box Stores

Design Center

Transit Hub

Community Gradens

Residential Zone

Sculpture Park Residential Zone

Commercial Zone

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Once lined with big box stores and sur-face parking lots, South Broadway will be transformed into a thriving town cen-ter that promotes pedestrian thorough-fare and activity.

These swaths of green grass provide a host of benefi ts to any urban area, like re-ducing urban heat island effect, providing a permeable surface for storm water to infi ltrate, and reducing pollution.

The photovoltaic solarsails will act as sculp-tural elements embedded in the landscape strategically positioned around the Design Center, they will also provide renewable energy for the surrounding community.

The use of native plant species in these green lined streets will offer a variety of eco-logical, economic and aesthetic benefi ts. They will also require low maintenance and provide food and habitat for native wildlife.

Photovoltaic Solarsail New York Highline Project Grass lined rail system Pearland Town Center

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Milwaukee Industrial MuseumMilwaukee, Wisconsin

The objective of the Milwaukee In-dustrial Museum is to construct a facility that preserves Milwaukee’s industrial past and recognize Mil-waukee as a top manufacturing center in the United States. The site for the museum will be located along the southernmost tip of Milwaukee’s downtown, known as the Station District. This location is adjacent to many cata-lytic projects occurring throughout the area, yet cluttered by surface parking lots and underutilized buildings. This project focuses on creating a new master plan for the 60-acre site. Incorporated into

it will be innovative ideas and city proposals such as the return of the streetcar and extension of the downtown riverwalk. The Main Post Offi ce Building currently at this site will house the new industrial museum. Through adaptive reuse, it will also create a mixed-use facility within it. By carving out identifi able areas and recladding this brutalistic struc-ture, an attempt will be made to create new relationships within its context. These identifi able ar-eas will serve as exterior green spaces that will allow light to pen-etrate deep into the building and

recapture the streetedge of West St. Paul Avenue. The museum will be located on the ground fl oor of the Post Of-fi ce and adjacent to the Menom-onee River. Directly across the river sits the Harley Davidson Museum which will be engaged directly with the physical connec-tion of a pedestrian bridge span-ning between the two sites. Using oversized machinery and state of the art fabrication equipment, the Milwaukee Industrial Museum in-tends to capture this city’s robust industrial image and showcase its manufacturing future.

Museum Diagram

Contextual relationships I Contextual relationships II

The Main Post Offi ce is an enormous building and nearly one million sq. ft. in area. The museum will be located on the ground fl oor, adjacent to the Menom-onee River. Along St. Paul Avenue, retail stores will be available to support the rest of the building. The second fl oor and the river side of the third fl oor will be used exclusively for parking. This building will be able to hold up to 1000 automobiles. The rest of the third fl oor will be used for a big box store such as an IKEA or Target and the upper fl oors will be offi ce space.

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Museum Parking Garage Entrance

Once a large impervious pavement, this land-scape has been transformed into a swath of green space containing a small parking lot for the museum workshops. Emphasis has also been given to the parking ramp entrance with large letters to create an eventful experience for those visiting the museum.

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The walls of the industrial museum will be clad with perforated metal panels fabricated by Milwaukee’s lo-cal machine shops.

Using innovative technology and equip-ment; this all digital workshop will allow its users to interact with its machinery through experimentation and curiosity.

Because of the large mass and sizes of the industrial equipment, a large over-head crane will be installed to move exhibits in and out of the museum.

The industrial equipment from this exhib-it will be spread across the museum fl oor allowing its users to climb on, over, and around them in a safely manner.

Looking East from site Looking West from site Building spanning over tracks Existing parking lot

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The lift bridge spanning over the railroad tracks will serve as the main entrance into the museum. Instead of looking at this railroad spur as an obstacle, it was treated as an opportunity that would create anticipation and excitement for people visiting the museum.

The three train systems that operate beneath the Main Post Offi ce Building include, Canadian Pacifi c Railway, Amtrak, and the proposed Milwaukee Streetcar. Glass windows will be placed strategically throughout the build-ing for people to view trains passing by from within.

Museum Main Entrance

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The museum is located on the ground fl oor of the Main Post Offi ce Building adjacent to the Menomonee River. Above the museum is a large parking garage that can be accessed by either North 6th Street, North Plankin-ton Avenue, or West St. Paul Avenue.

Green roofs will also be added to the majority of the building and play a major role for preventing runoff water into the Menomonee River. Spanning above the tracks will be a parking on the second fl oor, retail on the third, and offi ce spaces above.

Milwaukee Industrial Museum | Spring 2009 Milwaukee Industrial Museum | Spring 2009

Museum Exhibit Space

Timeline

3D Concepts 100SARUP: Spring 2003Instructor: Kathyrn Meurer

Life Drawing and Anatomy Self PortraitSARUP: Fall 2003Instructor: Pam Schermer

Introduction to Architecture Notre Dame RonchampSARUP: Fall 2004Instructor: Mark Keane

Architecture Fundementals I Sticks and PlanesSARUP: Fall 2004Instructor: Gil Snyder

Introduction to Building Technologies Point Support DetailSARUP: Spring 2005Instructor: Michael Utzinger

Introduction to Architectural Drawing Milwaukee County War Memorial CenterSARUP: Spring 2005Instructor: Mark Keane

Graphic Techniques for Architects Story BoardSARUP: Fall 2005Instructor: Celia Liu

Architecture Design I North Avenue LibrarySARUP: Fall 2005Instructor: Newton De Souza

Architecture Design II EquinoxSARUP: Spring 2006Instructor: Harry Van Oudenallen

Architectural Digital PhotographyMilwaukee Outdoor SculptureSARUP: Summer 2006Instructor: Michael Utzinger

Thinking the Post-Industrial CityPabst City Master PlanSARUP: Fall 2006Instructor: Gil Snyder, James Dicker

Studies in Form and CompositionDowner Avenue PoolhouseSARUP: Fall 2007Instructor: Mark DeBrauske

Building ConstructionGlass on a Steel FrameSARUP: Spring 2008Instructor: Jim Shields

Studies in Building TypologyLong Term Business HotelSARUP: Spring 2008Instructor: Hano Weber

Comprehensive Design StudioSolar Decathlon CompetitionSARUP: Summer 2008Instructor: Chris CorneliusMaterial Supplier: Pieter GodfreyProject Team: William Schmeling, Anna Christian, Jodie Mendelson

Survey of Structural Analysis and Design Exhibition HallSARUP: Fall 2008Instructor: Marco Lo Ricco

Studies in Urban and Community Design Theory Reinvigorating an Urban EdgeSARUP: Fall 2008Instructor: Harry Van Oudenallen, Dennis Manley

AIAS Sandcastles Competition 2008 Winter WonderlandSARUP: Fall 2008Project Team: William Schmeling, Alex Chou, Matthew Martin,Jessica Weyandt, Andrew Laufenburg, Mark Keveny

Furniture Design WorkshopLap ChairSARUP: Spring 2009Instructor: Dennis Manley

ULI Student Urban Design CompetionGraftSARUP: Spring 2009Instructor: Harvey Rabinowitz, Jim PiwoniProject Team: William Schmeling, Jasenko Badic, Tanner Mueller,Kevin Dunphy, Nicholas Mischo

Masters Thesis ProjectMilwaukee Industrial MuseumSARUP: Spring 2009Instructors: Harry Van Oudenallen, Dennis Manley, Larry Witzling

35 36Undergraduate School Timeline | Spring 2003 - Fall 2006 Graduate School Timeline | Fall 2007 - Spring 2009

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