chris reeharchitecture portfolio

contentsthird year

second year

experience

inter[lincoln]01

personal habitat21

parasitic review space11

astronomer’s retreat17

skills and qualifications25

Norman Foster

Since Stonehenge, architects have always been at the cutting edge of technology, and you can’t separate technology from the humanistic and spiritual content of a building.

inter[lincoln]The design sits at the site of a commuter parking lot, with an overpass dividing the area in half. This site also serves as the connection between different communities in Lincoln Nebraska. These include the Haymarket, a historic downtown district, the North Bottoms, a residential neighborhood of student housing, and the UNL city campus. The design proposal connects these communities, containing multiple uses and programs including residential, office, retail, and parking. The arrangement and morphology of the building was facilitated to create a sustainable structure in terms of wind, solar, and water use while also allowing for a sense ofcommunity among its residents.

AIA Cote Top Ten for Students Competition Entry

N

8th Street

9th Street

N

Hackberry Tree

Hairy Grama

Smooth Sumac

Sweetbriars

Sky Blue Aster

first floor plan (retail)

second floor plan (office)

Arena Drive

8th Street

9th Street

Arena Drive

Bu�alo Grass

Cottonwood Tree

N

N

third floor plan (office)

fourth floor plan (residential)

8th Street

9th Street

Arena Drive

8th Street

9th Street

Arena Drive

N

Haymarket Park

Existing Green Spaces

Building Site

Lincoln, Ne

Walk Score

Site

1

1Pinnacle Bank Arena2Memorial Stadium3

2

3

63

Bike Score93

Sefaira predictive energy modeling results for yearlyenergy consumpion (KBTUs).

Overlit Areas are limited to egress and circulation spaces

75.8 KBTUs 35 KBTUsWell Lit (56%)

28 KBTUs(NationalAverage)

Predictedenergy usage

(Sefaira’s 2030 energyChallenge)

energy usage intensity (EUI): annual daylighting:

annual energy segments:

performance metrics and psychometrics

Underlit (8%)

Overlit (36%)

Heating

Cooling

Lighting

Equipment

Glazing was staggered between the East and West facades so thebuilding could shade itself. Thislowered the amount of direct lighting and glare through the design, while still using di�used light for interior spaces.

Connections between verticalspaces create an engaging environment and allows for increased interaction duringtailgating

Tall windowsincrease daylightpenetration andallow for better views

8 A.M.

11 A.M.

Most outdoor spaces are shadedand allow for continued use ofthe area during times of precipitation.

Planters located throughout thedesign’s circulation spaces collectstormwater and reallocate it to irrigate the park along the site’s eastern side and also for use in the building’s toilets.

Transparency of retailspaces draws interestfrom drivers on the twoadjacent roadways of the site

Openings throughout thebuilding allow for communityareas to receive cool winds, in addition to open interior spaces

CrossVentilation

This project was developed with a focus on increased user comfort and creating an engaging open environment. Achieving these qualities is something that requires a holistic approach to design. Considering all qualities that relate to a person’s comfort in a space can range from materiality to the location of glazing, and finding what about these qualities are beneficial to the design require extensive consideration. It also shows that building sustainability can contribute to the positive outlooks of users in a building. Thus, sustainability is a means of not just a tool for the creation of socially responsible places, but also a method of improving user outlook. All these factors show that the design embeds itself within the existing fabric of the city, while also introducing various sustainable technologies to be used in future construction of downtown Lincoln.

parasitic review spaceThe parasitic installation is a space designed for architectural reviewers to critique work, hold meetings, and conduct any other activity during their review process. This particular space responds to additional criteria as well.It is constructed of wood and follows a precedent of “flow” by winding through the space in an abstract but also functional form.

+collaboration with christian lopp

The curvature of the wall paneling is designed to suite for a more convenient height and angle to place cork panels which allow for work to be pinned along the interior of the space. It also utilizesthe entire area by adding the function of a meeting area or critiquespace to the negative areas surrounding the tunnel.

astronomer’s retreatThis retreat supports the hobbies of an astronomer. It clearly frames itsintentions of use, which are creatinga space that allows for clear viewsof the night sky from both the interior and exterior. While being hidden from the views of others inthe neighborhood. In addition tothis, the exterior aspect of the design creates a wrapping patternthroughout the space. With anobservation circle at its center, itdescends down on the interior, leading to a built in desk where theastronomer can take notes of theirdiscoveries.

second floor plan1 1 bedroom

design installationbathroomliving room

2342

4

3

personal habitatThe focus of the personal habitat is to transform the diagrammatic intentions of a precedent through successful design iterations. The transformation of the precedent is broad but also thoughtful, taking its focus on key architectural elements. In this case, the adaptation takes cues of transparancy and hierarchyinto its new site. This new location requires for there to be an intensive study of spacial logic and tectonic, which when combined with the precedent, creates a proposal that is minimal in terms of form and material, but also very intentional in terms of functional use. The habitation, even though it is set into a tight space, creates an engaging space that both responds to its context, and positively contributes to it.

second floor planfirst floor plan roof plan

summary

education

experience

Dependable and hard-working architecture student, with 3 years of experience working in construction and two years assisting in tech support. Thrives in a fast paced environment and is motivated to learn new things.

major: architecture

yard managerthe rock place- Elkhorn NE

University of Nebraska- Lincoln – Lincoln, NE, United Statesexpected graduation date: may 2017

3.8 cumulative gpa

05/2013 to 08/201305/2014 to 08/2014

� Installed, repaired and rebuilt tile, brick and stone surfaces.� Operated forklifts and skid loaders to aid in the organization and delivery of landscaping material.� Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws and tile cutters.� Assisted customers with making landscaping decisions.� Trained new employees and explained protocols clearly and efficiently.

technology assistantUniversity of Nebraska- Lincoln Athletic Department- Lincoln, NE

01/2014 to 05/2015

� Researched issues on various computer systems and databases to resolve complaints and answer inquiries.� Referred di�cult issues to upper management while maintaining positive rapport with students� Provided base level IT support to company personnel.� Informed students about issue resolution progress.� Displayed courtesy and strong interpersonal skills with all student interactions.

FramerHams Construction- Lincoln, NE

05/2015 to 08/2015

� Followed established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean environment.� Used blueprints as well as hand and power tools to erect frames of walls and ceilings.� Measured and recorded openings to areas where construction work would be performed.� Joined materials with nails, screws, staples, and adhesives.� Evaluated the strength of structures using tools and code regulations.

canfield scholarship recipientunl legends scholarship recipientfirefighter auxiliary scholarship recipient

skills

reehchris@gmail.comchris reeh (402) 278-0950

CAD/BIM

modeling

graphic

office

energy monitoring

AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino

SketchUP, 3DS Max

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Style Builder

Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Sefaira, Climate Consultant

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