ALEX LATHAM

G R A D U A T EARCHITECTUREP O R T F O L I OCLEMSON UNIVERSITY

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The Nicholtown community in Greenville, South Carolina served as inspiration for the design of a 500 SF, 40K house. The site, located on Chaney Street, is a prime location in the heart of the city.

6 Chaney Street is in a moving place. The Nicholtown neighborhood is growing, changing, and flourishing more and more every day. The community garden, bike program, and pocket parks reveal the moves the Nicholtown community is making to improve the place they live.

By providing the design of a sustainable and affordable home, the Nicholtown community can evolve and continue in their growth towards a more economically and socially sound environment.

Ultimately, the meaning of movement can go in many, many directions, as can be evidenced by the definition of the word. Taking this idea into an architectural form in a neighborhood like Nicholtown reveals the social change occurring in a place with growing hope for the future.

M. Architecture Studio | fall 2014 | Prof. Albright

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TOTAL 569 SF

KITCHEN 69 SFLVG. ROOM 90 SFBEDROOM 1 118 SFBEDROOM 2 88 SFLAUNDRY 10 SFBATHROOM 34 SFENTRY HALL 34 SF

EAST ELEVATION

LATITUDINAL SECTION

Movement in the architectural sense first takes place through the architectural floor plan.

A resident can enter the space from the front or back door and immediately become part of the moving spine of the house, the entry hall. From the entry hall, one can break from the main channel towards either the public space or the private nodes.

This flow through the space reveals the moving qualities of the layout of the intimate home.

METAL ROOFING

CONTINUOUS SEALANT

SOFFIT BOARDFASCIA

ROOFING FELT

CONTINUOUS SEALANT

DRIP EDGE FLASHING

PANEL SCREW

DRYWALL

TOP PLATETIMBER BATTEN

CONCRETE FOOTING

ANCHOR BOLT

SILL PLATE

TREATED BOTTOM PLATE

SUBFLOOR4" CONCRETE SLAB

CONTINUOUS SEALANT

SIP WALL PANEL

LARCHWOOD

LARCHWOOD

BREATHER MEMBRANE

7 3/8" CORE SIP PANELR-VALUE 28

5 5/8" CORE SIPR-VALUE 22

OPENING FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUIT

VAPOR RETARDERRIGID FOAM INSULATION

WALL SECTION

ROOF

PANELS

CLADDING

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PLAY AREA/WORK AREA

ENTERTAINING SPACE

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For this phase, the existing park will be adapted for in-creased use and interaction between community mem-bers on either side of the bridge. With the addition of perforated, adjustable metal structures, the space will allow for shaded inter-action at all times of day.

For phase II, the bike network will be installed in various Nich-oltown locations and along the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Working with Momentum Bikes, this will allow ease of access to multi-ple public locations in the com-munity. This phase will also in-clude the initial phases of design for the bike storage and repair shop.

The final intervention takes place in phase III. This phase will involve the installa-tion of a multipurpose court for basketball, tennis, and four-square. The existing site slope will be used as the viewing platform/grandstand for the court. Meet-ings, games, concerts, and events can all take place on this platform.

The bike shop will be expanded with a male and female restroom in addition to the Kinect bike system headquarters.

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M. Architecture Studio | fall 2014 | Prof. Albright

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For this phase, the existing park will be adapted for in-creased use and interaction between community mem-bers on either side of the bridge. With the addition of perforated, adjustable metal structures, the space will allow for shaded inter-action at all times of day.

For phase II, the bike network will be installed in various Nich-oltown locations and along the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Working with Momentum Bikes, this will allow ease of access to multi-ple public locations in the com-munity. This phase will also in-clude the initial phases of design for the bike storage and repair shop.

The final intervention takes place in phase III. This phase will involve the installa-tion of a multipurpose court for basketball, tennis, and four-square. The existing site slope will be used as the viewing platform/grandstand for the court. Meet-ings, games, concerts, and events can all take place on this platform.

The bike shop will be expanded with a male and female restroom in addition to the Kinect bike system headquarters.

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KINECT BIKE HUB

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KINECT BIKE HUB

MALE RESTROOM

FEMALE RESTROOM

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The bike shop and restroom serve as the connection piece between the two site interventions. Not only does the building serve as a vital facility for restrooms, but the bike shop within represents new access to a form of transportation through the neighborhood, ensuring access to the site for those who can either bike or take the bus.

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I N D I G O P I N EC L E M S O N U N I V E R S I T Y S O L A R D E C A T H L O N 2 0 1 5

Every two years, the U.S Department of Energy sponsors the International Solar Decathlon competition. The Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and visually appealing. The competition winner best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency of their design.

As Communications and Sponsorship Chair, I am responsible for forming relationships with current and future sponsors, marketing tactics, meeting logistics, and many other tasks.

Being a part of the Solar Decathlon team has immensely impressed upon me the importance of team cohesion, organization, and passion in a work environment.

Having the opportunity to participate in the design, construction, and implementation of a sustainable, efficient, and innovative home has been and will be an invaluable experience to take with me when I enter the work force in the future.

Renderings by Keith Richey

Rendering by Keith Richey

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

HONORS

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

COMMUNITY SERVICE

CALHOUN HONORS COLLEGE

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA SORORITY

FCA Mission Trip to Washington D.C. Spring Break 2013Worked with Earth Sangha in sustainable landscapingFCA Mission Trip to New Orleans Spring Break 2011Worked to help repair homes damaged in Hurricane KatrinaOperation Christmas ChildChristmas Break 2014Wrapped gifts for low-income children

PRESIDENT’S LIST 4.0 GPADEAN’S LIST over 3.5 GPAALPHA LAMBDA DELTA Honor SocietyLIFE SCHOLARSHIP $5,000/yearTRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP $1,000/year

INTERIOR DESIGN INTERNNicole Norris Design Studio; Sumter, SCINTERIOR DESIGN INTERNMelissa Ervin Interior Design; Charleston, SC

May-August 2013

June-August 2012

CLEMSON UNIVERSITYArchitecture, B.A. May 2014Spanish minorGPA 3.83

ALEX LATHAM

ARCHITECTURE INTERNJackson and Sims Architects; Sumter, SC

May-June 2012

PHI KAPPA PHIHonor society for top 7.5% of juniors at Clemson UniversityTAU SIGMA DELTAHonor society for top 20% of architecture students at Clemson UniversityRESEARCH GRANT $3,000Sustainability project award towards continued research in Spring 2014

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS Communications Chair

STUDENT GOVERNMENTPublic Relations Committee

CLEMSON WELCOME LEADERHelped transition incoming freshmen to collegeGREEK GAZETTEMonthly newsletter; member of writing and design teamsUNITED STATES GREEN BUILDINGCOUNCIL (USGBC)

CURRICULUM VITAE

MARKETING/ARCHITECTURE INTERNLS3P; Greenville, SC

May-Aug. 2014

ALEXANDRA LATHAM

PHONE: 8 0 3 . 2 3 6 . 6 0 2 4

EMAIL: AKLATHA@CLEMSON.EDU

ADDRESS: 2 0 1 O A K S T R E E T # 1 5

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29631