ARCHITECTUREPORTFOLIO BRADSMITHP:805.704.0734E:brads@uoregon.eduW:http://brads8.wix.com/bradsmith

WAR LETTERS LIVING MUSEUM

CATERPILLARED CHAIR

TECHNICAL DETAILS

RESUME

Portland, Oregon

AIA Cardboard Chair competition

3rd Year Studio, Spring 2011

1st Year Studio, Spring 2010

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NORDIC HERITAGE MUSEUM

WEST CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALL

CONTENTS

Seattle, Washington

Eugene, Oregon

5th Year Studio, Fall-Spring 2013

4th Year Studio, Fall 2012

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GATEWAY ECODISTRICT

DESIGN BRIDGE

Portland, Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

4rd Year Studio, Spring 2012

3rd Year, Spring 2011

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Nordic Heritage MuseumSeattle, WA

In recognition of the characteristics shared between Nordic Countries and the Ballard community, the buidling’s form serves as a reference to both the surrounding industrial landscape and the traditional Nordic village. The building’s interwoven vegetation elements acknowledge the play between nature and the manmade found in both communities. The shared landscapes and forms also help to influence how natural resources are harnessed and treated on site, striving for a net-zero museum.

The Nordic Heritage Museum seeks to provide a connection to the past and the Nordic Countries, while speaking also to the future of Ballard’s Nordic community. The museum is split down the middle by the atrium, conceptually representing the sea that divides Nordic and New World countries. This space functions to provide access to community activities, as well as bridge the Old and New World Exhibits in space, perception, and experience.

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Project Description:

Fifth Year, 2013

John Rowell, Charlie Brown

The Museum’s site lies between a working waterfront to the south with Ballard’s residential to the North. The museum attempts to embrace both aspects by provid-ing for both the community and opening to the water-front. Furthermore, elements of the sea and forest will be harnessed within the building speaking to the indus-tries prevenient within the Nordic Countries and Ballard.

Solar Path

Wind

Transportation

Site Context

The modern cantelevered form recalls the nordic ‘stabbur’ (store-house), in which artifact is stored above while community meets below.

Cut and slipped past each other, the connecting mass forms an internal space in which to gather while defin-ing a diversity of outdoor space for the surrounding community.

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Cut and shifted, the connecting mass serves to unite the the work-ing waterfront and Ballard commu-nity while forming public spaces and a direct connection between them.

The Resulting form results in one that retains permeability on the ground floor while the shifting building forms create outdoor plazas. The Cut through the Museum connects both North and South of the site and separates the Old world to the New world museum spac-es on the upper level.

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Restroom

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Cafe

Craft Room

Classroom

Exterior Trash Area

Cafe Kitchen

Cafe Storage

Nordic Countries Exhibit

Coming to America Exhibit

Identities Exhibit

Temporary Exhibit

Maritime Exhibit

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Office Area

Atrium/Entry

Meeting Room

Collections Storage

Catering Kitchen

Museum Store

Cultural Resource Room

Exhibit/Crate Storage

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Loading/Shipping

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the activation

activated edges, views and connections invite old world and new world, ballard and seattle together

the cut

the permeability from ballard to the working waterfront continues to connect ballard with its maritime roots while defining an old and new nordic world

the double-nudge

simultaneously pushing the form on the north and south invites pedestrians from east while defining an outdoor festival space on the south

the form

the long shape east-west maximizes south sun for heating and electricity gen-eration, while also allowing north-south winds to cross ventilate

the nudge

pushing the form allows for an inviting connection from 28th and market and defines a public space on the street edge

activated edges, views and connections invite old world and new world, ballard and seattle together

simultaneously pusing the form on the north and south invites pedestrians from the east while defining an outdoor festival space to the south

pushing the form allows for an inviting connection from 28th and market and defines a public space on the street edge

the permeability from ballard to the working waterfront continues to connect ballard with its maritime roots while defining an old and new nordic world

the long shape east-west maximized south sun for heat-ing and electricity generation, while also allowing north-south winds to cross ventilate

the activation

the double-nudge

the nudge

the cut

the form

Living Wall

Geo-exchange

100,000 Gallon Cistern

Operable Window

Radiant Climate Control

Collection Planter

Building Integrated PV

BUILDING SYSTEMS

Transportation produces a large number or emissions compared to the building alone. Reducing the total number of visits by car is a large objective. This is done by utilizing the museum’s access to the Birke-Gilman, a proposed bike trail that will run through the site. The Museum will act as a central hub for cyclists offering many parking racks for not only the museum but the local area as a whole.

The embodied energy of construction materials is an important con-sidertion in designing a net zero building. Energy “payback” from manufacturing often is overlooked by operating usage and candiminish operating costs by comparison. Three structural systems considered for the Nordic Heritage Museum include: wood, concrete and steel.

Situated at the bottom of a long downslope, the NHM’s site is the last stop for contaminant-laden stormwater before reaching the Lake Union Shipping Canal. One of this project’s principal ambitions is to detain and filter as much of this flow as possible. Infiltration planters are situated along the north and south sides of the siteforming two sets of barriers.

The building uses high thermal mass with a highly insulated and tightly sealed envelope using triple glazed operable windows with night insulation. Stack ventilation is used for cooling and passive control of humidity which is buffered and condensed by 8” hollow unfired masonry and CLAYTEC clay panels faced with plaster. The unbuffered and isolated atrium is allowed wider climate swings.

The goal of net zero energy for the Nordic Heritage Museum also means considering the energy expenditure used visiting the site. To model this, the assumptions used were: an average 16 mile commute in Seattle; 2 riders per car with an average 20 mpg; 9 riders per bus with an average 6 mpg; an average 50,000 visits per year (including staff); and site generated photovoltaic energy of 251,000 kWh a.

To induce bike ridership, we plan to complete the Birke Gilman bikeway through our site, which offers more diverse and interesting views than road travel. Beautiful bike facilities on site will also provide optimal access and more fun than the alternative transportation options.

site energycar energybus energybike energy

car parking

Burke-Gilman bikeway

bus stop

bike parking

The embodied energy of construction materials is an important considertion in designing a net zero building. Energy “payback” from manufacturing often is overlooked by operating usage and can diminish operating costs by comparison.

Three structural systems considered for the Nordic Heritage Museum include: wood, concrete and steel. The assumptions include: 566 m3 of material for reinforced concrete and glue-laminated timber; 25 m3

of material for steel.

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509 400 kWh

site produced energywood embodied energyconcrete embodied energysteel embodied energy

concrete or laminated timber structural deck

concrete, glue-lam or

steel columns

timber top chord truss members

steel tension chords

~100% impervious ~30% impervious

surface runoff

evapo-transpiration

shallow infiltration

deep infiltration

to cistern

collection planter

infiltration planter

infiltration planter

collection planter

permeable surface

cistern

Situated at the bottom of a long downslope, the NHM’s site is the last stop for contaminant-laden stormwater before reaching the Lake Union Shipping Canal. One of this project’s principal ambitions is to detain and filter as much of this flow as possible. Infiltration planters are situated along the north and south sides of the site forming two sets of barriers.

Stormwater collection is also a viable strategy for the NHM. Based on an average rainfall total of 36.2in/year, we estimate that 130,320 gallons of rainwater can be collected during that span. Collected rainwater will be filtered on-site and stored in an underground, 100,000 gallon cistern. It will be used for toilets and other non-potable uses for the time being. We are hopeful that in the future, the city will grant NHM a variance for potable use.

The Nordic Heritage Museum’s space conditioning requirements demand stabile temperature and humdity, while maintaining human comfort. The initial strategies include passive design elements: high thermal mass building with a highly insulated and tightly sealed envelope using triple glazed operable windows with night insulation. Stack ventilation is used for cooling and passive control of humidity which is buffered and condensed by 8” hollow unfired masonry and CLAYTEC clay panels faced with plaster. The unbuffered and isolated atrium is allowed wider climate swings.

Hydronic ground source heat pumps are added to zone and provide even distribution of heat. By first employing passive strategies, we anticipate only 24,353 kWh a - 10% of our PV budget - to operate.

coolingheating

gas furnace | air-source ac

pv budget

thermallyisolated atrium

clay for thermal mass and humidity control

GSHPgeoexchange

plenum for ventilation of unfired masonry

section of plenum with unfired masonry

geoexchange

coolingheating

pv budget

Transportation

Structure

Water Management

Humidity Control

Gateway Eco-DistrictPortland, OR

Our strategy for this group-based, urban design studio focused on placemaking and connectivity as drivers for development. Underutilized mass transit nodes were re-zoned with the intention of attracting development to places well served by alternate means of transportation. Furthermore a series of targeted landscape interventions were placed to facilitate pedestrian traffic through these catalytic zones, toward our principal intervention: A major re-development of the neighborhood’s primary arterial boulevard. Above all, our theme of ‘Envision Connected Places’ sought to bolster neighborhood identity and to create a sense of place, allowing the private development community to capitalize on the solid foundation we’d established.

The results of this project were presented at Portland Sustainablility Institute’s 2012 EcoDistrict Summit at Portland State University.

The Gateway District sits on 600 acres in East Portland, OR - a neighborhood that has been designated an ‘EcoDistrict’ by Portland Sustainablility Institute [POSI] and the Portland Develop-ment Commission [PDC].

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Fourth Year, Spring 2012

Nico Larco, Kaarin Knudson

The Pond is conceived of as the ‘front door’ to the neighborhood which forms a pedestrian connection between the critical northern transit node, and the activity of a revitalized 102nd avenue.

The Eddy functions as a connection between two major neighborhood park spaces, while providing an alternate atmosphere adjacent to 102nd avenue, the primary street.

The Delta Maker’s Village repurposes the remnants of Mall 205 into a lively live-work community for local artists, craftspeople, and others desiring small shop-front access.

Conceived of as the ‘front door’ to the neighborhood, The Pond forms a pedestrian connection between the critical northern transit node, and the activity of a revitalized 102nd avenue. Stormwater retention ponds add visual interest, and display the neigh-borhood’s commitment to sustainable development strategies. A large, open marketplace at the eastern end of The Pond serves as a social and commercial confluence, marking the entry to a new Gateway.

The Pond

All the concentration of activity along 102nd is a great thing, but there are uses for which some respite from the action is required. The Eddy functions as a connection between two major neighborhood park spaces. Converted to a pedestrian street, it is a place for quiet cafes, art galleries, and other uses that benefit from a direct connection to pedestrian traffic, albeit at a calmer pace.

The Eddy

The Delta Maker’s Village repurposes the remnants of Mall 205 into a lively live-work community for local artists, craftspeople, and others desiring small shop-front access. These uses benefit both from a nearby transit facility and i-5 interchange, as well as from significant foot traffic - Gateway’s largest employers surround The Delta’s Southern terminus. An adjacent market space provides additional economic opportunity to those in the village and another node of activity for the neighborhood as a whole.

The Delta

War Letters Living MuseumPortland, Or

The museum places the user in a dramatic contrast of space, while always being aware of each side. This is a play on the positive and negative sides to war, which are also reflected within the letters themselves. The double shelled light well serves many purposes as a major component to the concept providing a reference point, vertical circulation, solitude and variance from the other spaces in the museum.

Letters are displayed a number of ways letting the viewer chose an undefined journey. Theatrical productions, Interactive displays, projection pods and etchings combine to create a unique experience each visit. The environment encompassing the letters is both beautiful and different.

The War Letters Living Museum is a place for preserving war-time letters, providing context for these letters, and offering a place to honor and remember veterans. The museum is placed at the end of the North Park Blocks in Portland’s Pearl District. The scheme proposed continues this green space, while bringing verticality to the park.

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Third Year, Spring 2011

James Givens

Memorial Garden, Night

Memorial Garden, Day

1. Entry2. Lobby3. Light Well

8. Light Well

4. Orientation5. Gallery6. Memorial Garden7. Theater

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1. Memorial Garden2. Cafe3. Giftshop4. Library5. Lobby

6. Reception7. Theater8. Backstage9. Load/Unload10.Restroom

11. Kitchen12. Temp Gallery13. Orientation14. Office15. Storage

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Charcoal Gallery Perspective Gallery Perspective

The Narrative sequence through the building was derived through concept sketches using a variety of media. The symmetrical entry and beaux arts plan is contrasted with the details within the galleries themselves. A dynamic feel is created through lighting strategies, which serve to highlight the galleries within the building. Punctuating light enters the building creating a gradient within the exhibit spaces. This contrast of light serves to provide a specific mood in the exhibit spaces tied to that particular exhibit’s contents. The lighting strategy within the museum space reflects both the positive and negative sides to war. Within each side the user will be aware of the other.

West Campus Residence HallEugene, Or

The residence towers are broken up into three sections allowing an individual to identify his or her place within the building from a far. The towers are then shifted to allow for light-filled corri-dors and to provide a visual cue from the Johnson axis, a major axis of the University. Towers are connected through glazed common areas that provide views of distant buttes.

The building will employ new technology and sustainable fea-tures. Traditional brick will be reflected through terracotta paneling. Multiple forms of sun shading and the thermal mass from the concrete structural system will help make spaces comfortable. Surrounding beds of native plants will cut back harsh summer light and serve to filter water runoff. The goal is to provide a building that extends campus, engages the public, and makes a comfortable environment for its inhabitants and surroundings.

The building’s intent is to not only tie into the existing fabric of the University of Oregon, but to integrate the university within Eugene’s public realm. Retail spaces and large open areas will draw public activity. The building will allow students to live in an urban environment, while remaining connected to their academics.

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Fourth Year, Fall 2012

Michael Utsey

North-South Section

1. Lobby2. 200 Seat Auditorium3. 600 Seat Auditorium4. Kitchen5. Residence6. Parking7. Mechanical/Storage

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5. Residence

1. Retail2. Entry3. Auditorium 4. Common area5. Dining/Multi6. Service7. Grab and Go8. Mail Room9. Lobby10. Courtyard

11. Bike parking12. Residence Rooms13. Office14. Hearth15. Laundry16. Kitchen17. Study18. Parking19. Mechanical

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Drawing Light Light Filled Corridors

North Elevation

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Nodes and Entries

The form lies along the east-west axis while strengthening the Johnson pathway on the University of Oregon Campus. The residence halls are shifted to allow for light and views down the corridors. Height variety and material differentiates the facade and the building’s large program.

A student-run design-build provided the opportunity for a backyard retreat for sexual assault support services. As a team, we were able to produce construction documents, and complete the retreat with a limited budget and schedule constraints. The design turns a once neglected backyard into a nurturing environment for clients and employees. The retreat allows for universal access while strengthening the sites connection to nature, providing serenity within a high stress environment.

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Project Description:

3rd Year, Spring 2011

A Regenerative RetreatEugene, Or

The project offered a great deal of construction experience aside from the design itself. We often had to make quick on the spot decisions, and find creative solutions to unforeseen challenges. All in all we learned a great deal about construction, architecture, and the responsibility attached to our design decisions.

Caterpillared ChairHonorable mention- AIA Cardboard Chair competition

Roughly torn, cardboard pillars expose the fluting to create highly textured legs that grab the light and cast intricate shadows, producing beauty through spontaneity. The natural creases of the sitting platforms are elegantly simple in their unpolished nature, and the worn edges boast of age and reuse. Overall, the piece serves as a tribute to the essential nature of the cardboard itself.

By common perception, cardboard is a material of very humble status. It is an essential component in everyday views of back alleys, dumpsters and storage spaces, and the idea of dignifying or beautifying it in any way is not only impractical, but also dishonest to the nature of the material. Therefore, instead of attempting to mask the imperfections of such an ordinary commodity, the Caterpillared Chair exposes them as an unexpected beauty in an effort to honor the material for what it really is.

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1st Year Studio, Spring 2010

David Fernández

Technical DetailsDetail Drawings were developed for the University of Oregon’s Building Enclosure course. Required was to detail two buildings with different structural systems and material types. Through the details a greater understanding of waterproofing, barriers, flashing and other material assemblies has been reached along with the strengthening of CAD skills. Provided below are details of a terra cotta wall assembly on a steel frame structure.

experience

drafter/intern jun.2004-nov.2004persinger architects- sebastopol, ca.developed plans and details for projectsprepared RFI responses managed project documents

intern jul.2011-aug.2011xian dai - shanghai, chinadesigned facade iterations for clients

collaborated with rendering companies

skills softwareos; windows, mac proficientadobe; photoshop, illustrator, indesignautodesk; autocad, revit architecture, 3dsmaxgoogle sketchupmicrosoft; office suite

rendering; v-ray, artlantis

catering captain sep.2009-presentuniversity of oregon cateringsupervise and coordinate catering events

responsible for training and performance of staff

designer/builder mar.2011-jun.2011design bridge non-profit backyard renovationassisted with shop drawings, specs and construction

teaching assistant jan.2012-presentarchitectural media skillsdemonstrated various media techniques

lead class discussions and critiques

other employment

education bachelor of architecture candidate university of oregon- eugene, or.

awards and merit aias national cardboard chair design competition honorable mention

student luminaire design competition second place

commend with strong marks arch384/kelcey beardsleyiarch486/sara huston

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Thank you for your time and consideration.