David EttingerAcademic Work

The University of PennsylvaniaMaster of Architecture

The University of FloridaBachelor of Design

Project Description

The Lama Foundation Center for Social Rehabilitation is the product of the Lama Foundation, and organiza-tion from the south west United States. Their goal is to bring people back to nature. They live with nature by farming and building using natural techniques and materials. They promote the awareness of self that is achieved with a closeness to nature. The Lama Foundation aims to become a catalyst for change in the West Philadelphia community. Their lifestyle will be put on display. Individuals coming from correctional facilities back to West Philadelphia will have the opportunity to stay with the Lamas who will teach their ethos to the individuals in transition. The Lamas look to inject the community with their teachings by reintroducing ex convicts back into their homes now as thoughtful and engaged members of the community.

L.F. Rehabilitation Center

Design CriticScott Erdy

Project LocationPhiladelphia, PA

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TOTAL HEIGHT: 638’-2”HEIGHEST FLOOR: 549’-2”FLOORS IN TOWER: 47TOTAL ROOMS: 1569CASINO AREA: 150,000 sqfHOTEL AREA: 350, 000 sqfLEISURE AREA: 200,000 sqf

P13/32"=1'-0"

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STATISTICS:

TOTAL HEIGHT: 638’-2”HEIGHEST FLOOR: 549’-2”FLOORS IN TOWER: 47TOTAL ROOMS: 1569CASINO AREA: 150,000 sqfHOTEL AREA: 350, 000 sqfLEISURE AREA: 200,000 sqf

Eco-Sino

Design CriticDavid Ruy

Design TeamDavid EttingerAdam FennerJohnny Lin

Project LocationPort of Miami, FL

Project Description

The project develops a fluid architectural language in concert with radical structural and mechanical systems—spaces and mechanisms co-evolve. While developing a coherent fusion with a diversified land-scape, the fluidity of the architectural form also comes into a relationship with the fluidity of the interiorized en-vironmental conditions. Literal mass runs in parallel to thermal mass. The radical pragmatics of the building systems simultaneously operates as the spectacle of the casino. Mechanized bladders expand and contract with the daily fluctuations of atmospheric pressure at the site, allowing the building to inhale and exhale once per day. In addition to developing controlled en-vironments through alternative means, the micro-cli-mates extend the range of sensations to the extremes of experience.

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Journal SquaRED

Studio CriticMatthias Hollwich

Design TeamDavid EttingerAdam FennerJake Fry

Project LocationJersey City, NJ

Project Description

Journal Square is the primary PATH station for regional commuters entering Manhattan. The current condition of the site is strictly utilitarian. Only the commuters with the intention to use the transportation system bother with the challenge of navigating the station. Journal SquaRED is a redevelopment scheme which will make the Journal Square PATH station a regional destina-tion.

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Santa Fe Institute

Design CriticCecil Balmond w. Roland Snooks

Design TeamDavid EttingerKyu Ho ChunAlan Song+Ching Tai

Project Description

This project explores the generation of complex to-pologies through the self-organization of program. A multi-agent design methodology was created to gen-erate a stigmergic interaction of agents seeded with programmatic intent. The self-organized system pro-poses a new process of program planning and cirucu-lation management. Research in ant pheromone log-ics provides the projects foundation. It was developed within the Complex Phenomena research studio that explores non-linear algorithmic design methodologies.

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Project Description

The Spoleto Festival is a 2 week long celebration of the arts. The Kronos Organization, a group of performers and musicians require a large performance space for use during the festival, along with a public art gallery. An additional living component for artists in residence requires space to sleep, eat, practice and relax.The public and private aspects of the program are split to provide a reclusive-ness to the performer’s liv-ing space. The monolithic construction of the perfor-mance space provides an improved acoustic quality while relating to the large scale institutional architec-ture to the east. The more tectonic living component breaks down the scale of the block to relate the site to the residential neighborhood across the street.

Spoleto Arts Center

Design CriticPaul Robinson

Project LocationCharleston, SC

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Aperiodic Wall System

Design CriticDavid Ruy

Design TeamDavid EttingerPablo KohanJohnny Lin

Project Description

Current fabrication technology enables designers to produce limitless variation. There is no longer the chal-lenge to design radical form, but instead to achieve ex-treme affect efficiently. Through non linear repetition, a limited number of building units produces infinite varia-tion. A framework of strict orthogonally geometry sup-ports 5 unique wall units. The translation of the digital model uses CNC technology to produce the 5 unique molds which in turn can make the number of units re-quired to fulfill a conceived wall system.

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3d Studio MaxAutoCADEcotectForm ZGeomagic StudioGrasshopperIllustratorInDesignMaxwell RenderMayaMS OfficePhotoshopRhinoceros Real Flow Vray

3d PrintingDigital FabricationModel BuildingMold Making

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Modeling

Education

Work Experience

AwardsChosen to represent design studio in Penn Design “Work”” exhibition and publicationAwarded E. Lewis Dales Traveling FellowshipChosen to represent design studio in Penn Design “Work”” exhibition and publicationRecipient of The University of Pennsylvania John MacGuire ScholarshipChosen to represent design studio in Penn Design “Work”” exhibition and publicationAwarded The University of Florida President’s Honor RollRecipient of UF SOA “Award for Design Excellence”Awarded “Top 10” in UF SOA 2nd year design exhibition1st place ceramics entry in Marco Island Art League annual student show

Developed design sketches into construction documents.Accountable for the drawing and arrangement of interior elevation and detail CD sets.Contributing designer for country club dining room interior renovation. Worked on site with documentation of work progress.Communicated directly with craftsmen to ensure fulfillment of design intentions.

Team member in an international competition based design studio.Worked on the evolution of site and program diagramming towards architectural solutions.Performed climate analysis for the development of environmentally efficient surfaces.Experienced working abroad in an unfamiliar culture, adapting to new customs and traditions.

Learned from general contractors the process of early contruction management.Gained experience with rough framing and small house contruction.Enjoyed the satisfaction of giving back to my community.

Helped first year design students learn critical architectural skill sets and vocabulary. Lead model making technique demonstrations in acrylic, metal and wood.Involved with developing the direction of coursework.Worked with the students individually as a critic and resource for semester projects.

Responsible for the maintenance and operation of a small scale pottery studio. Taught introductory wheel students fundamental skills.Commissioned by local restaurants to provide handmade dish ware.Produced ceramics for the Kilns n Clay store.

Focus directed towards designing with light building technology.Studio work concerned with tropical-climate specific construction.Began explorations in digital representation through light & materials.

Educational emphasis directed towards explorations in digital techniques. Research focus on performance efficiencies and digital fabrication.3 semesters in ceramics studios to persue parallel design interests.

283 Ave. C NY, NY 10009EttingerDA@Gmail.com(239) 269-3272

Hand modeled 1/8”=1-0’ working /final model for Drexel University dormitory.Worked with the design team to provide the physical representation of ideas.

Studio Assistant/ Instructor [Summer 2008]

Bachelor of Design [Cum Laude]

Master of Architecture

Intern Architect [Winter 2007/08]

Teaching Assistant [Fall 2006]

Intern Architect [Summer 2005/06]

Designer [Summer 2009]

Volunteer [Summer 2009]

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200620052003

University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

University of FloridaGainesville, FL

Kilns n’ ClayNaples, FL

Erdy McHenry ArchitecturePhiladelphia, PA

University of FloridaGainesville, FL

McWard ArchitectsNaples, FL

Heerim ArchitectsSeoul, Korea

Habitat for HumanityNaples, Fl

David A. Ettinger

Software

Modeling