DENVER CO, 80202

BRYANTMAZZETTI(720) 352-4627 Design Portfolio

BRYANT MAZZETTI

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE CANDIDATEUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO-DENVER2009-2011

PROFESSIONAL WORK

EXPERIMENTAL

GRADUATE WORK

bmazzetti18@gmail.com

UNDER GRADWORK

BRIDGING THE GAPTHE DRIVE IN

There is an inherent disconnect that exists between the world of education and the world of business. Wherein the flow of information radiates out from the university before being distilled down with economic reason. The purpose of the theatre is to create a place where the two worlds can mediate and interact. Giving the architecture students a chance to display their work for the rest of the urban community that surrounds them. The program of the theatre is one that all walks of life can and will recognize.

The site given exists on a break in the Denver city grid, bridging the gap between the historic grids of Denver and Auraria. Speer Blvd. becomes the dividing line separating the University of Colorado and the urban context to the east. Adjacent to the site is the cultural center of Larimer St. and the building housing the College of Architecture and Planning.

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

ROOF PLAN

2’ 1’

1’

6”

ROLLED STEEL GRID

EXPANDED METAL PANEL

12” REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL

EXPANSION JOINT

12” CONCRETE FLOOR

STEEL HANGER

3”

3’

5.5”3”2X6 STUD WALL W/ 5/8” DRYWALLAND 3/4” EXTERIOR SHEATHING

2X36 WOOD PANEL

TYP WOOD FLOOROVER 12” CONCRETE

3” PANEL SPACER

Being situated at the western edge of Larimer Square the Drive In places a cap on the cultural center of downtown Denver. With a large cantilever and large second story window facing Larimer, the building acts as a beacon drawing the community in.

The entry of the building is an extension of Larimer St. allowing the flow of pedestrian traffic to move freely into the building. The ground floor of the Drive In houses a small coffee shop and architectural reference library. The second floor that overlooks Larimer is utilized as an exhibition space where students will be able to showcase their work for public review. The top floor of the building is a social gathering space for students and profession-als with a rooftop deck and lounge.

The grid that is draped over the site is an extension of the city grid as it exists today. As the grid moves from east to west approaching the University of Colorado it begins to fracture and deform. The density of the grid reflects the movement away from the city center and into the University.

LAYERS OF INFORMATIONCIA TRAINING FACILITY

The program given was the development of a new CIA training facility. Since the events of 9/11 the CIA has greatly increased its enrolment, and is looking for a new base of operations. As individuals we were asked to create a new flagship facility that would represent a new era for the intelligence agency. We were asked to research a suitable location within the United States to facilitate the new design.

ORIENTATION

YAKIMA

PORTLAND

OLYMPIA

TACOMA

SEATTLE

MT. RAINIER

MT. ST. HELENS

PRODUCTION

CONSUMPTIONINFORMATION

4000FT6FT 10FT 25FT 80FT 400FT

PERSONAL SEMI PUBLIC PUBLIC FACIAL EXPRESSION FACIAL RECOGNITION ACTION FIGURE RECOGNITION

40FT

4000FTFIGURE RECOGNITION

MT. RAINIER

MT. ST. HELENS

RIFFE LAKE

VIEWS AQUATICSPARA MILITARYSCHOOLSITE ENTRY

The diagram used for the site selection was one that represents the personal and visual nature of the CIA. The site selected utilizes the human visual limits as a guiding rule for proximity and recognition.

Site selection factors-Proximity to water-Four season climate-Remote location-Existing edge condition

SECOND FLOOR 3

FIRST FLOOR 2

LOWER FLOOR 1

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The design of the facility describes the layers of information inherent in the CIA. Students and instructors occupy separate portion of the building. The separating element is a monolithic threshold that acts as a membrane buffering the flow of information between those who produce and those who consume.

GROUND FLOOR

FORM AND SOUNDCONCERT HALL

SECOND FLOOR

The design was derived from a piece of music written and performed by Trace Bundy, a University of Colorado professor. By listening to and understanding the flow and form of the music, I was able to generate a two-dimensional representation which will ultimately inspire the form of the building. Following the two-dimensional diagram a third-dimension was introduced. The three-dimensional abstract model begins to express the actual form of the music in a physical manner.

The form of the building is representative of the music in two ways. The concert hall not only follows the rhythm of the song in section and eleva-tion, but in plan it begins to express the origin of the music. In plan the concert hall’s fractured nature is strongly influenced by the manner in which the piece is played. Dueling Ninjas is played acoustically in a style called finger tapping. This style features Trace Bundy performing with both hands on the neck of the guitar. This unconventional style is what gives the song and the concert hall a very disjointed but rhythmic form.

THE NEW HOUSEEXPERIMENTAL ARCHITECTURE

The driving concept began with an integration of the qualities held by the city of Boulder, the site, and the initial sketch. The diagram used was based on the surrounding pedestrian mobility and the solar advantages given in the immediate site. With the broadest edge of the site facing south there exists a direct interaction between the site and solar path. This interaction creates a mechanism from wherein the residence is able to grow.

Using the typology of the tree, the house becomes a metaphor for growth and sustainability. Rooted in the ground, the core of the residence extends upward towards its energy source. The solar path is what informs the shape of the residence. The sustainable nature of the residence originates from the core. The residence begins branching outward the same way the branches and leaves originate from the trunk of the tree.

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

CORE

SKIN

STRUCTURE

Originating from the core is the metal structure of the outlying rooms. Resembling the limbs of the tree, this framework dissipates in mass as it reaches for the sun. Covering this framework is the skin of the residence. The skin acts as a receptacle from wherein the energy is collected by the sun and transferred via the framework to the core.

FURNITUREWISHBONE CHAIR

23”

33”

18”

17”

16”

In constructing a chair out of cardboard, I wanted to challenge the structural misconception of the material. The design was inspired by the structural capabilities of a turkey wishbone. The strength of the wishbone comes from the tapering of the bone, which allows for the weight to be distributed evenly throughout the structure.

Large volumes were removed from the base of the chair to visually perpetuate the myth that the material is weak. I simulated the shape of the bone by creating a curve that tapers out from a central axis. The end result is a chair that is functional while seemingly supported by one sliver of card-board.

The idea for the construction of the Wrap Chair was to further my experimentation into cardboard construction. Unlike the additive nature of the Wishbone Chair, the Wrap Chair’s flowing shape is a direct representation of a single rolled piece of cardboard. Using a template, the cardboard is wrapped over itself several times, giving the chair a thickness of only 2”. Again constructing a functional chair from a minimal profile of cardboard disproves the structural misconception of the material.

72”

30”

14”

WRAP CHAIR

ART OF PROPORTIONSKETCH

Snowmass, CO/ Theodore K Guy/ 2006-073 bedroom 4.5 bath

Lead draftsman

THOMAS RESIDENCE

The Thomas residence was designed as a single family residence in the town of Snowmass Colorado. Situated on the northern edge of town the rear of the home opens to dramatic views of the Snowmass Ski Resort.

6"M

IN.

FLEXIBLEMASONRYFLASHING

ADHESIVE-BACKEDWP MEMBRANE AT STONE

(EXTEND UP 4"OVER FLOOR FRAMING)

METAL FLASHING

WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

STONE HEADEROVER WINDOW

4X10 @ 24"O.C.

3" CONCRETE

CONNECTIONT.B.D.

4X10 3X10

6X6 COLUM ALIGN OUTSIDE EDGE

T.O.S. 102'-1"@ EDGE

FALL 1/4" / 1'-0"

SEALANT

SILL GASKET

T PLYWD SEE PLAN

2 62 6

W4

W8

F1

SIM.ADHESIVE-BACKED

WP MEMBRANE AT STONE (EXTEND UP 4"

OVER FLOOR FRAMING)

METAL FLASHINGTO COVER

EXPOSED AREABETWEEN

GROUND ANDSIDING (CONFIRM

IN FIELD WITHARCHITECT

8"

4" REINFORCEDCONCRETE SLAB(FINISH TBD)

T. CONC.

3/4

"

F2

4" REINFORCEDCONCRETE SLAB(FINISH TBD)

1/2" EXP. JOINT

THICKENED CONC.EDGE AT OPENINGS

W4SIM.

PERGOLA ELEVATIONScale: 1/2" = 1'-0"1

4 X 10 H.T. (TYP.)

6 X 12 H.T. (TYP.)PROFILE TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE PROFILE

(4) 8 X 8 H.T. (TYP.)

4 X 10 H.T. (TYP.)

(4) 8 X 8 H.T. (TYP.)

PERGOLA ELEVATIONScale: 1/2" = 1'-0"1

6 X 12 H.T. (TYP.)PROFILE TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE PROFILE

METAL STRAPPING TO MATCH EXISTING HOUSE STRAPPING

5A1.8 12

'-0

"

12'-0

"

RAILING TO MATCH OTHER RAILINGS

Aspen, CO/ Theodore K Guy/ 2008-09Lead draftsman/Project manager

Menin Pergola

4"

2'-6

"

2X10 @ 16" O.C.

3"

1'-0

"

3'-0"

6" CMU (BELOW GRADE)

GROUNDBB1.3

4'-0

"

4'-0

"

W 14 X 34

101'-9 1/2"T. STEEL

MATCH EXISTING

4-#6 DOWELSX FULL HT. W/9GA. WIRE TIES @10" O.C.

18X18" CONC. PIER

1" IPE DECKING

1'-6"

6" STONE MASONRY(MATCHING EXISTING HOUSE MASONRY)

#4 TIES @ 16" O.C.

#6

#6 BAR IN EACH CORNER

W 14 X 34 STL. BEAM

10" x 16" STEEL PLATE. FLUSH W/ FACE OF CONC.

106'-0"T. CONC.

101'-10 1/2"T. STL. PLATE

10" x 16" STEEL PLATE.

FLUSH W/

CONC.

102'-0"T. DECKING

W 14 X

22

5" 4"

5"

4"

8 3/4"

6 7/8"

T. STONE101'-6"

B. FTG.96'-0"

T. CMU100'-0"

GRAVEL

8"

8"

4'-7"

CONT. #4 @ TOP & BOTTOM

#4 DOWELS @ 16" O.C.

18

26

W 14 x 22

T. DECK102'-0"T. STL.

101'-9 1/2"2 X 10'S 16" O.C.

EA1.2

FOUNDATION DETAIL3/4"= 1'-0"B

COLUMN DETAIL3/4"= 1'-0"A

COLUMN DETAIL3/4"= 1'-0"BB

6"

6"

1'-6"

W 14 X 22

(4) 1/2" EXPANSION ANCHORS

(2) L - 1/4" THICK (SIZED FOR INDIVIDUAL BOLT SPACING)

STEEL CONNECTION DETAIL @ FND. WALL3/4"= 1'-0"C

The pergola design for the Menin Residence was initiated in an effort to activate the residence’s open space and capture the 360 degree views offered by the site. The pergola acts as an addition to an existing 15,000 sf home perched over Aspen CO. With a focus of extending the kitchen space to the exterior.

The goal during construction was to create a seamless transition between the existing home and the new outdoor living space. Local stone was used to bridge the gap and blend the pergola in to its surroundings, while the decking and wood details were crafted with Brazilian Ipe.

Timber Support for Trellis

Viking 53" Ultra Premium T-Series Grill w/Side Burner #VGBQ by Others

Copper Cap on Wall

Hinkley #59040BZ Louvred Step Light-Bronze

Kohler #K-6331 SS Faucet by Others

Cantrio Concepts #SC-KSS-001 SS Undermount Sink by Others

to

Granite Top with 1.5" Flat Polished Edge

3'-0

"1'-0

"

Wood Deck

11 3

/4"

ELEVATION A

BS, Apron and BBQ Support Finished in S4S T&G Cedar, Behind Grill Where Backsplash Is Copper

Electric Outlet for Future Appliance Placement

Railing to Match Existing on Main House

Electrical Outlet Locate Per Manufacturer's Instructions For Viking BBQ Rotisserie

Electrical Outlet In Side Of Stone ColumnLow Voltage Transformer Beneath Counter

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CONCRETE SLAB

2X10@16"O.C.

TREATED

W 14 X 34

HSS 14 X

6 X

1/2

FULL MOMENT WELD

T. STONE101'-6"

T. DECKING102'-6"

A1.8

A1.7

A1.7

A1.7

1

3

2

1

AA1.2

BA1.2

CA1.2

BA1.3

A

A1.3

10'-9"

10'-9"

10'-11 1/2"

W 14 X 34

W14

X 2

2

23'-10

"

21'-6"

FULL MOMENT WELD

6"

T. DECK102'-0"

W 14 X

22

STEEL CONNECTION @ FND. WALL C/A1.3

21'-8 1/2"

STEEL CONNECTION @ FND. WALL C/A1.3

2X10@16"O.C.

TREATED

*PERGOLA LIGHTING TO MATCH EXISTING HOUSE

AA1.2

A

A

T. CONC.100'-0

T. SLAB101'-4"

B. FTR.96'-0"

T. FTR.96'-8"

T. 99'-5 1/4

"

B. FTR

.

96'-8"

B. FTR

.

96'-0

"

B. FTR

.

96'-0

"

T. 10

6'-0"

T. 10

6'-0"

T. 10

6'-0"

T. 10

6'-0"

B. FTR

.

96'-0"

B. FTR

.

96'-0"

B. FTR

.

96'-0"

B. FTR

.

96'-0"T.

100'-5"

T. WALL103'-0"

ACCESS PANEL TBD

B

EDGE OF FTR.

EDGE OF FND. WALL

EDGE OF SLAB

EDGE O

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D. W

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15'-8

"

EDGE O

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LAB

15'-0

"

BA1.2

A

A1.3

EDGE OF FTR.

EDGE OF CMU WALL

A

B

C

12" X 36X36 FOOTER

12" X 24X24 FOOTER(3) #5 BARS EACH WAY

8" x 20" STRIP FOOTING(2) #5 CONTINUOUS

FOOTING SCHEDULE

(3) #5 BARS EACH WAY

CA1.2

EDGE OF NEW SLAB @ 101'-6"

EDGE OF EXISTING SLAB @100'-0"

C

*

* BASED ON ASSUMED 2" TOTAL(STONE + MORTAR THICKNESS) VERIFY T. SLAB: DEPENDSON STONE THICKNESS.

A

A

SPA

EX.

15'-10 3/4"

5'-11 1/2

"

21'-8 1/2"

21'-6"

DA1.2

1'-4"

1'-8"

8"

8"

4'-0

"

B. FTG.96'-0"

T. CMU100'-0"

16" X 16" X 8" SINGLE CELL CMU

1 1/2" FLAGSTONE

1/2" GAP

T. STEP101'-6"

CONT. #4 EACH NOSE

1'-0"1'-0"

1'-6"

6"

6"

4"

6"

6" 6"

EA1.21'-4"

1'-8"

8"

8"

4'-0

"

B. FTG.96'-0"

T. CMU100'-0"

1'-0

"

T. STONE101'-6" 2'

-0"

8"

4"

16" X 16" X 8" SINGLE CELL CMU

6" GRAVEL

1'-6"T. STONE CAP103'-0"

1'-6"

T. CMU102'-6"

2"

SEE GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES FOR SLAB REINFORCEMENT

EA1.2

TOP WALL COND. VARIES

BOND BEAM WITH 2- #5 CONT. PROVIDE 2 CORNER BARS

#5 @ 32" O.C. DOWEL WITH LEG TO WITHIN 3" OF CONCRETE EDGE. (ALTERNATE DIRECTION) IN GROUTED CELL

2- #5 CONT.

FOOTING SHALL BEAR ON UNDISTURBED NATURAL SOIL

3" CLEAR

8"

1'-8"

16 X 8 X 8 SINGLE CELL CMUM

INIM

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DEP

TH

B. FTG.96'-0"

T. CMU100'-0"

GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

T. DECKING102'-0"

2'-0"

1'-0

"

CONC SONOTUBE

1 1/2"CLR

4-#5 DOWELSX FULL HT. W/ 9GA. WIRE TIES@10" O.C.

12" DIA.CONC. PIER

SEE PLAN (5/A1.1)FTG.

3" CLEAR

T. FTG.97'-0"

HSS 14 x 6 x 1/2

1 " IPE DECKING

B. FTG.96'-0"

T. CONC.100'-5"

2 1/2

" 2" GROUT

1/2" BASE PLATE WELDED TO BEAM.

TREATED WOOD PLATE

6'-0

"

FOUNDATION DETAIL3/4"= 1'-0"A

TYP. LOW CMU FND. WALL3/4"= 1'-0"E

SONOTUBE FND DETAIL3/4"= 1'-0"D

FOUNDATION DETAIL3/4"= 1'-0"B

FOUNDATION DETAIL3/4"= 1'-0"A

Aspen, CO/ Theodore K Guy/ 2008-091 bedroom 1 bath 1,500sf

Lead draftsman/Project manager

MCLAIN FLATS

5A5.1

3A5.1

1A5.1

W2

R1

F1

3A5.1

1A5.1

W2

R1

W1

F1F2

KITCHEN

BEDROOM403

100'-0"T. PLY

REF.

401

HEAR

TH

400LIVING RM.

DW

BATH402

PATIOSLAB

REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW AND REUSE AS WINDOW

REMOVE EXISTING DOOR FOR WIDER OPENINGAND REUSE AS DOOR

PATIO TO BE REMOVED IN DESIGNATED AREA

DEMOLITION PLAN1/4" = 1'-0"

NORTH

REMOVE EXISTING DOOR

REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW AND REUSE AS WINDOW

1

A

1

22'-11 3/4"

NEW LOW MEDIA CABINET WITHFLOATING SHELVES.

NEW SLIDING DOORS (ORIGINALS RELOCATED TO NEW BEDROOM CLOSET AND BATH)

ORIGINAL ENTRY DOOR REMOVEDAND OPENING EXPANDED

MIR

ROR

ED W

ALL

NEW STONE WALK & ENTRY, TO MATCH EXISTING ON EXT.OF MAIN HOUSE.

W/D

NEW CLOSET BUILT-IN DRAWERS AND HANGING

WOOD FLOORS TO MATCH EXISTING

T. PLY 99'-10 1/2"

T. PLY 100'-0"

T. PLY 100'-0"

STONEWOOD

TBDWOOD

STONEWOOD

MAIN LEVEL PLAN1/4" = 1'-0" NORTH

2

1 101

DD CCAAA1

2'-10 1/2" 6'-4 1/4" 5'-11" 3'-6 1/2"

12'-10

"2'-5

1/2

"

15'-3 1/2

"

3'-5 3/4"6'-0"4'-9 1/4"3'-2"2'-8"2'-5"5 1/2"

14'-1 3/4

"

4'-3 1/2"

(P) (A)

CLOSET104

BEDROOM102

BATH103

FOYER101

102A

102B

104

103

BB

A4.1

AA

A4.1

DD

A4.2

CC

A4.2

1

A3.1

2

A3.1

3

A3.2

4

A3.2

EXISTING BEDROOM

EXISTING BATH

EXISTING KITCHEN/DINNING

EXISTING LIVING

EXISTING FIREPLACE TO REMAIN

NEW KITCHEN ISLAND

22'-11 3/4"

7A5.1

W2

W1

9A5.1

SIM

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11A5.1

10 A5.1 9

A5.1

12 A5.1

This is a small detached guest house designed for one of Aspen’s premiere residences. Located just north of town on Mclain Flats Road, this guest house has remarkable views of the surrounding resorts. This unit boasts high design and finishes with a modest footprint of 1,500.

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