jdm_design

mock.project:3-akron_bridge

ITEM: Third in a series of proposed designs meant to enhance the character of a city and/or location.

DEMAND: Private speculation on the design / re-design of a bridge over a interstate highway. It is speculated that the original adornment was used to create an icon / beacon / placemaker for the city of Akron.

Two schemes have been designed that may better achieve the goal of letting passerby’s notice and remember that they are in the great city of Akron. The basic design principals of the original bridge have been adhered to; concrete slab and guard wall, steel structural support, pedestrian safety fencing, etc…

existing conditions

scheme_1:elevation

scheme_1:road_view

scheme_1:aerial_view

scheme_2:elevation

scheme_2:under

scheme_2:montage

2011: 03/01
CATEGORY: individual investigation
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medical_facility_interior_renovation:6

ITEM: Visualizations for an Interior Desiger of updated facility for a major medical corporation.

DEMAND: The owner necessitated three visualizations of the renovated spaces to display publicly before and during construction.

medical_facility_interior_renovation:6-reception

medical_facility_interior_renovation:6-waiting_area

medical_facility_interior_renovation:6-typical_exam_room

2010: 07/29
CATEGORY: contracted
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medical_facility_interior_renovation:5

ITEM: Visualizations for an Interior Desiger of updated facility for a major medical corporation.

DEMAND: The owner necessitated three visualizations of the renovated spaces to display publicly before and during construction.

medical_facility_interior_renovation:5-pharmacy

medical_facility_interior_renovation:5-waiting_area

medical_facility_interior_renovation:5-typical_exam_room

2010: 07/28
CATEGORY: contracted
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mock.project:2-one.point.five

ITEM: Second in a series of proposed designs meant to enhance the character of a city and/or location.

DEMAND: Private investigation of a small scale wine/martini bar. The design of the space isolates public/private spaces in all dimensions of the space. In the “private” areas, wood is wrapped on the walls and ceiling, and a bright tile pattern is utilized on the floor, bringing a comfortable feel to those areas. In the “public” areas, more durable materials are utilized, such as; concrete, drywall and a dark tile. All of the furniture is custom designed for a cohesive feel to the space.

The name of the establishment, One.Point.Five, is based on the concept of the bar. Each table or chair is alloted 1 1/2 hours per seating. This time allotment will in turn give customers the proper amount of time to relax and eat, but still make it possible for large quantities of customers to be served in an evening. Small plates are served to ensure quick preperation time for food. Reservations are not taken, but as a twist, diners will be able to “buy” minutes from patrons that may still be waiting to be seated. Also, slower nights will feature “clock’s off” in which there will be no time limit alloted.

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one.point.five-overview

one.point.five-bar_view

one.point.five-booth_view

one.point.five-seated

one.point.five-bar_elevation

one.point.five-front_elevation

one.point.five-material_matrix

strip_mall-montage

strip_mall-signage_context

sketch-shell_plan/section

sketch-circulation_diagram

2010: 05/18
CATEGORY: individual investigation
sketch
TAGS: individual investigation
mock project
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shed_spot_competition

ITEM: “Shed” design for competition. The “shed” consists of a picnic table that is partially covered from sunlight in two ways; 1. wood slat vertical siding 2. active plant life on the top

DEMAND: A shed that is architecturally satisfying and an integral part of its surroundings rather than a mere afterthought – inspirational rather than commonplace.

LOCATION: A garden

PARAMETERS: Floor area – up to 3.5m x 1.2mTotal height no more than 2m

PEOPLE NUMBERS: Use by 2 different individuals at various times – rarely at the same time

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shed-0.25

shed-0.50

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setting-shed 1.00

2010: 03/05
CATEGORY: competition
individual investigation
TAGS: competition
individual investigation
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medical_facility_interior_renovation:4

ITEM: Visualizations for an Interior Desiger of updated facility for a major medical corporation.

DEMAND: The owner necessitated three visualizations of the renovated spaces to display publicly before and during construction.

medical_facility_interior_renovation:4-pharmacy

medical_facility_interior_renovation:4-reception

medical_facility_interior_renovation:4-typical_exam_room

2009: 12/02
CATEGORY: contracted
TAGS: contracted
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medical_facility_interior_renovation:3

ITEM: Visualizations for an Interior Desiger of updated facility for a major medical corporation.

DEMAND: The owner necessitated three visualizations of the renovated spaces to display publicly before and during construction.

medical_facility_interior_renovation:3-waiting_area

medical_facility_interior_renovation:3-conference_room

medical_facility_interior_renovation:3-typical_exam_room

2009: 11/30
CATEGORY: contracted
TAGS: contracted
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mock_project:1-dowtown_office_building

ITEM: First in a series of proposed designs meant to enhance the character of a city and/or location.

DEMAND: Private investigation of proposed office building on an actual site in downtown Akron, Ohio. This building is in response to a once vacant site that had a lackluster design proposed by a corporation and their designer. The building uses a simple material of concrete and accents it with warm wood and eye catching orange, increasing the public profile of the building. The building entrance is designed to drawn people into the building, making it a part of the cityscape.

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side

entrance.1

rear

entrance.2

site-montage

2009: 11/30
CATEGORY: individual investigation
sketch
TAGS: individual investigation
sketch
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vizualization_study

ITEM: 3d vizulaztion of the Highbridge House by Kramer E. Woodard, Architect.

DEMAND: The first vizualization project undertaken as a whole assembly. The plans were copied from paper format to 2d CAD. From that stage a 3d model was assembled. Materials were applied to match the built residence.

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garage--kw-hh

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living/kitchen-kw-hh

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living-kw-hh

deck-kw-hh

2009: 07/31
CATEGORY: individual investigation
TAGS: individual investigation
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studying_the_detail

ITEM: A piece of artwork designed to hang above a bed, printed on canvas.

DEMAND: Once an initial concept was designed, the details therein can either enhance or detract from the piece. The following design shows how these details can work for or against each other. The final / best result varies with each individual’s own views.