PROJECTS

DESIGN BRIDGE SMALL FARMERS PROJECT

OREGON WRITER’S RETREAT & VILLA

PORTLAND URBAN MAUSOLEUM

SAN CLEMENTE COURTYARD HOUSING I

SAN CLEMENTE COURTYARD HOUSING II

MAX REICHmaxreich4@gmail.com

Bachelor of ArchitectureUniversity of Oregon2007- 2012

OREGON WRITER’S RETREAT The humble retreat was designed to be simple and func-tional with few materials and ease of construction in mind. The small space aspires to be rooted in the earth in which it is placed, yet appear to be larger and more open with vistas of the adjacent lake. The key concept behind this piece was the notion of ‘Prospect and Refuge’. As the CMU blocks provide strong support and sense of refuge, the structure responds with increased transparency by opening up to provide prospect over the lake beyond. The wood slats that wrap the exterior allocate an op-erable sun-shade system narrating the essence of the Pacific Northwest woodlands.

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An 8’ by 10’ retreat for an author/ poet, this small writing sanctuary rests on the shore of a small lake in the Northwest climate of Oregon. Utilizing a simple material palette of CMU blocks, glazing, and local timber, the hut features book storage, a sleeping loft, and a desk where one can write and reflect immersed in nature.

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OREGON VILLA This modest vacation villa was designed in conjunction with the Writer’s Hut Project. Located on the same lakeside property in Oregon the villa features similar design principles and a material palette of CMU blocks, glazing, and local timber. As the structure touches the earth lighlty on a grassy ridge, the key concept behind this retreat was adapt-ability. Its sliding wood louver screens can be closed for more privacy or security when the residence is unoccupied, and when in an open position nature may flow unimpeded through the house providing dramatic panoramas to the lakeside.

HACIENDA DE LA ROSACOURTYARD HOUSING | SAN CLEMENTE, CA

Density is coming quickly to San Clemente and the surrounding areas, with the regional image of archetypal sprawl not withstanding. With Courtyard Housing we can bring density to the neighborhoods without compromising the quality of the residents experience. Living around the courtyard space provides a sense of safety and privacy as well as creating a greater sense of community; the court-yard becomes a public space that mediates between the home and the street. For the surrounding city, the complex acts an urban housing model, and its close proximity to downtown amenities promotes pedestrian use, fostering the local urbanism and greater community. By attaining greater density, better energy consumption per unit, and reducing land and infrastructure costs the project community. By attaining greater density, better energy consumption per unit, and reducing land and infrastructure costs the project should provide a more sustainable and communal housing option.

PRIVATE - PUBLIC

TYPE: COURTYARDSITE: 16,000 SQ FTZONING: MIXED USE,

SPANISH COLONIAL ARCHDENSITY: 25 UNITS/ACREUNITS: 9 (1-3 BEDROOM)STORIES: 2-3 (35’ T.O.R.)STORIES: 2-3 (35’ T.O.R.)

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The nine dwelling units surround the central shared courtyard, pro-viding a higher sense of privacy and security for the community through a series of transitional experiences. The communal court-yard features several unique fountains, a large spa, and a shaded gathering patio with hearth. Each unit opens on to the central court while each features semi private courtyards as well, illustrating dy-namic outdoor connections.

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