alex kaplan architectural design portfolio
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Architectural Designer // University of Cincinnati BS Architecture '13TRANSCRIPT
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Hand Modeling, Hand Drafting, Site Analysis, Space Programming, Space Planning, Presentation, Design Process, On-Site Building Verification, BOMA Calculations
AutoCad
skills
RevitRhinocerusSketchUpV-RayPodiumIllustratorInDesignPhotoshop
interests
Fashion
Photography
PaintingYoga
Golf Travel
a r c h i t e c t u r a l d e s i g n e rA L E X K A P L A N
Connecting the Dots6th International Student TriennialMarmara UniversityIstanbul, TurkeyJune 2013
publications/exhibitions
Artist DiariesMarmara UniversityIstanbul, TurkeyAugust 2013
GenslerInternshipLos Angeles, CaliforniaMarch-August, 2012Was a design team member for a large retail project in the process of a nationwide store roll-out. Participated in the schematic design of retail projects varying in scale from furniture design to international concept flagship stores. Was responsible for generating drawings and renderings for client presentation packages. Was a primary designer for a set of confidential mall kiosks installed across the country.
Ware MalcombInternshipOakbrook, IllinoisMarch-June & September-December, 2011Worked on the preparation of construction documents for various commercial Build-To-Suit as well as Tenant Improvement projects. Designed exterior elevations of multiple cost effective industrial and corporate headquarters for buildings in Illinois and Mississippi. Worked with development companies in the Chicagoland area to produce various rendered master plans. Developed the schematic design of an airline hangar at Chicago Executive Airport.
experience
University of CincinnatiCollege of Design Architecture Art and PlanningBachelor of Science in Architecture
Class of 2013Cincinnatus Scholar, Dean’s List
education
Naperville Central High SchoolClass of 2009National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, 4.0 Award, Honor Roll, Varsity Golf Team Captain, Academic All Conference Award
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Academicgrainshelterfosturealicethe future of conveniencekroger lab
atlantic aviationedward donmictosoftgreat miami rowing center
photographyfine art
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A L I C E
While exploring Red Hook, Brooklyn, one may encounter various unsettling spatial moments. Abrupt changes in building scale evoke one’s perception and awareness of the unique surroundings. This heightened recognition stimulates curiosity and sparks the imagination. By exaggerating proportion and playing with scale, a creative oasis is formed. Alice is a mixed-use complex that blurs the line between fantasy and reality in order to create a wonderland of innovation. Inspired by the area’s thriving nurseries, a series of barrel-like residential towers are connected to woodworking and digital fabrication spaces with a tapestry of nature. By seamlessly fusing these living and working spaces together, residents will be able to interact with nature at multiple scales, further distorting existence.
Li fe , what i s it but a dream ?- L ew i s Carrol l
The ground plane is an important part in establishing the overall feeling of the site. The pushing and pulling of various areas allow for underground programmatic spaces to be accessible.
A woodworking warehouse, digital fabrication studio, and a bicycle repair shop are all nestled underneath the undulating plane, as well as an underground parking facility.
Various paths and walkways allow residents and visitors to interact with the surrounding gardens and nature in an intimate way, providing an overall surrealistic experience.
If you don ’ t k now wh ere you are goin g ,
any road can t ake you th ere- L ew i s Carrol l
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The residential towers offer studio through 3 bedroom layouts for potential residents to choose from. Located on the outer rings of the structures, these units offer outstanding views of Red Hook as well as Liberty Island and the rest of the Upper Bay.
A core of circulation elements houses an elevator and spiraling staircase, and allows these towers to soar high above the site below. The floor plates are anchored to this core, allowing for large and expansive spaces for residents to live in.
An open-air rooftop garden caps the top of these two towers, providing yet another unique way for residents to experience nature within their own living spaces. Trees and other plants create a light and serene atmosphere to relax and take in the beautiful views of New York City.
L o ok after th e s en s es and th e s ound s w i l l lo ok after th em s elves .
- L ew i s Carrol l
W hy , s om eti m es I ’ ve b el ieved as m any as si x i m po ssibl e thin g s b efore break fast !
- L ew i s Carrol l
The overall tower design was inspired by the blooming flowers of Red Hook’s many nurseries. When photographed from below, flowers seem to soar high above the ground - creating a wonderland for the senses.
By fusing this concept with traditional barrel construction techniques - the whimsical forms of Alice can be assembled. Steel compression rings help resist the outward forces applied on the wood glulam beams from the core.
Angled columns not only add to the playful feeling of form, but also stabilize the towers by anchoring them into the ground. They help blur the lines between indoor and outdoor space by creating a covered vestibule below the towers.
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The ground plane is an important part in establishing the overall feeling of the site. The pushing and pulling of various areas allow for underground programmatic spaces to be accessible.
A woodworking warehouse, digital fabrication studio, and a bicycle repair shop are all nestled underneath the undulating plane, as well as an underground parking facility.
Various paths and walkways allow residents and visitors to interact with the surrounding gardens and nature in an intimate way, providing an overall surrealistic experience.
If you don ’ t k now wh ere you are goin g ,
any road can t ake you th ere- L ew i s Carrol l
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The residential towers offer studio through 3 bedroom layouts for potential residents to choose from. Located on the outer rings of the structures, these units offer outstanding views of Red Hook as well as Liberty Island and the rest of the Upper Bay.
A core of circulation elements houses an elevator and spiraling staircase, and allows these towers to soar high above the site below. The floor plates are anchored to this core, allowing for large and expansive spaces for residents to live in.
An open-air rooftop garden caps the top of these two towers, providing yet another unique way for residents to experience nature within their own living spaces. Trees and other plants create a light and serene atmosphere to relax and take in the beautiful views of New York City.
L o ok after th e s en s es and th e s ound s w i l l lo ok after th em s elves .
- L ew i s Carrol l
A L I C E
While exploring Red Hook, Brooklyn, one may encounter various unsettling spatial moments. Abrupt changes in building scale evoke one’s perception and awareness of the unique surroundings. This heightened recognition stimulates curiosity and sparks the imagination. By exaggerating proportion and playing with scale, a creative oasis is formed. Alice is a mixed-use complex that blurs the line between fantasy and reality in order to create a wonderland of innovation. Inspired by the area’s thriving nurseries, a series of barrel-like residential towers are connected to woodworking and digital fabrication spaces with a tapestry of nature. By seamlessly fusing these living and working spaces together, residents will be able to interact with nature at multiple scales, further distorting existence.
Li fe , what i s it but a dream ?- L ew i s Carrol l
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individual project boardscourtesy of annslee stevenson, pooja kashyap, margot shafran, rachael kroth, and kate bogenschutz
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the future of convenience published fall 2012
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TASTE LEARN SHOPestablish brand identityget consumer feedback
test new products
build relationshipsshare expertiseask questions
interact with technologygift shop experienceshowcase product
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taste
shop
learn
Potential Space A900 square feet
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P R O F E S S I O N A L
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drawings and photos courtesy of ware malcomb and morgan harbour construction
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drawings and photos courtesy of ware malcomb
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G MR C Great Miami Rowing Center
greatmiamirowing.com • facebook.com/rowgmrc
JOIN CREW TODAYn o p r e v i o u s e x p e r i e n c e n e c e s s a r y
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P E R S O N A L
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istanbul, turkey ihlara valley, turkey
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yucca valley, california
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toledo, spain paris, france istanbul, turkey
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Seluçk, turkey
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peasants • oil on canvas
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conceptual collage • mixed media
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cappadocia • watercolor
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artist diaries • mixed media • exhibited at marmara university, istanbul
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