tiesha mcneal architecture and design portfolio

TIESHA SHIRRELL McNEAL

ARCHITECTURE

DESIGN

ART

PORTFOLIO

ART

ARCHITECTURE

DESIGN

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Vertical Ecologies: SkyscraperManhattan, NY_2011

The “Mash-Up”: Big BoxSyracuse, NY_2010

Environmental Rights Institute:Context as StrategySeneca Falls, NY_2009

House for 4: Slivers CompetitionWinning Design_2010

Spatial ConTXT: Design-BuildCommunity InstallationSyracuse, NY_2009-2011

Various Works

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ARCHITECTURE

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SKYSCRAPER

Vertical Ecologies |

w/ Sally Morrow

NY, NYManhattan SkyscraperComprehensive Studio

Proposed skyscraper design for an Eco- Corporation at 40th Street and 6th Avenue Manhattan diagonal to Bryant Park. The tapering 47 story design incorporates a morphinghexagonal patterned facade that lifts off of the ground on the south side to create a water-capturing awning that provides shelter for the oudoor public space. Other features include a living wall in the ground level restaurant, south facing winter gardens every third floor, a three-floor ventilation system, hydronic radiant floor heating, offices, a display space, and below grade auditorium.

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ANALYSIS

Types of POPs

Passing Spaces:

POPS: Destination vs. Passing Space

SITE ANALYSISPRIVATELY OWNED PUBLIC SPACE BREAKDOWN

Destination Space with Little Greenery Passing SpaceDestination Space with Greenery

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Without Greenery Without Greenery

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STRATEGY

25 story high coverage

45 story low coverage

a. Secondary Enclosure Low-E Glazed Curtain Wallb. Primary Structural Column W10 x49c. Aluminum Mullion: Laminated Glass with Translucent Fabric Enlay

e. Radiant Hydronic Tubing System f. Raised Floorg. Concrete and Metal N deckingh. Suspended Ceilingi. Radiant Hydronic Cooling System

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SYSTEMS

MECHANICAL

RESTAURANT/ LOBBY

OFFICE

SUN

HYDRONIC TUBES

CONDITIONED AIR

VENTILATION DUCT/ RETURN AIR

A. OFFICE THREE PART ARRANGEMENT

1. OFFICE

2. OFFICE

3. CONFERENCE/GARDEN

B. HYDRONIC TUBING MANIFOLD

C. GAS-FIRED ABSORBTION CHILLER/HEATER

D. ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR

E. Low-E INTERIOR GLAZED CURTAIN WALL

F. EXTERIOR ALUMINUM SKIN/ GLAZING W/ FABRIC INLAY

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40’

5’

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Hydronic Radiant Tubing 1/2” at every 18”

Insulation

Hydronic Heating in Floor

Hydronic Cooling in Ceiling

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TYPICAL CONFERENCE & GARDEN FLOOR / MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

TYPICAL OFFICE FLOOR HYDRONIC TUBE ORGANIZATION

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METHODS

AutoCADRhinoPhotoshopIllustratorV-RayPlexiglassChipboardWoodNylon

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The focus of this project was zoning as well as programmatic relationships and how these two factors can be used to recreate and revitalize a desolate area in Syracuse, NY. Specifically, itutilizes the concepts behind the “mash-up” or themixed use building that incorporates activities orprograms that may not be considered typical. In this particular design there is housing, parking, a bookstore, a print center, a cafe, a gym, a gardenand an art gallery. Adjacency acts as the organizing agent between programs.

Syracuse, NY

BIG BOX

The “Mash-Up” |

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STRATEGY

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METHODS

AutoCADRhinoPhotoshopIllustratorV-RayPlexiglassChipboardWoodFoamCellophane

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Plans : 1/16” = 1’

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Environmental Rights Institute |

Seneca Falls, NY

This project focuses on the role of context and program in the development of architectural strategy. The location, Seneca Falls, NY, offers a rich and complex history for civil, gender, and environmental rights all along one boulevard. The design, The Environmental Rights Institute, includes privateoffices, a public

forum, a library and a transformable indoor/ outdoor public green space.

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STRATEGY: CONTEXT

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AutoCAD RhinoPhotoshop IllustratorV-Ray PlexiglassChipboard WoodGraphite InkShell MetalResin CottonSand

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Winning Design |“House for 4”

Contextual Shaping

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Kitchen

Gathering

Livingroom

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STRATEGY

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Third Floor21' - 0"

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Like forms and reflected conditionsextracted from the context were utilized in the form, organization, and spatial sequencing for this 2 day charrette competition house design.

A stacked program-Double height entertaining space-Bedrooms on top levels-Private balcony on first floor-Carport

METHODS

PhotoshopIllustrator

Revit

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Spatial ConTXT:

|Design-Build

w/ Jeff Cheung, Katherina Hoerath, Stacey Lindbloom, Joann Lee, and Dana Swaggerty

Spatial ConTXT was a collaborative art installation that began as an investigation of social media, technology and space. 7th and 8th graders in the “Say Yes ToEducation” Program were allowed to ask questions of the Syracuse Community. Four questions were chosen, such as: “What do we do with all of the abandoned houses?” We then made art installations displaying these questions at four locations throughout the city, asking the community for their answers. The answers were collected through text messaging, tweets, and e-mail.They were then made into a digital display in conjunction with the Urban Video Project and projected onto the façade of The Everson Museum on May 4, 2011.

Installation LocationsSyracuse NY

Armory Square

Westcott St.John T. Roberts School

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Fayette St./S.Salina St. bus depot

source of information+poster campaign; not proposed for installation

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Proposed DesignSatellite Installations

E.Fayette St. and Warren St.

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A. Beginning Assembly Armory Square

B. Complete Installation E. Fayette and S. Salina St. Downtown Bus Depot

super txt daily public question

plan and elevations

perspective

instructions:1. Answer “What can we do with all the abandoned houses?”2. Send answer to:txt: 315.775.8941tweet: SyrAsksemail: SyrAsks@gmail.com3. You’ll get a response back, saying when to visit the UVP display to see what Syracuse answered.

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Armory Square

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Fayette St./Warren St. park

Everson Museum

Fayette St./S.Salina St. bus depot

QUESTIONS

UVP DISPLAYS

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-ryS tahw wonk ot tnaw ,stnedacuse has to say.Four questions are on display

-na eht ecnO .ytic eht dnuoraswers have been collected they will be displayed through the Urban Video Project (UVP) at the Everson Museum!

Design Assembly

Ribs (3 sets) Wing Span 5 ft.

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Strapped toPost

Structural Components

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velcro wraps around frame

Structure Materials 1/2” thick plywood or 6mm Coroplast corrugated plastic secured and strapped to tree or light post with nylon straps

Fabric Material Printed polyurethane nylon

nylon straps aroundeach frame connection

pinned ribs

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Powerful questions, looking for 140 character answers...7th and 8th grade students from the Roberts Elementary School, in collobaration with SU students, want to know what Syracuse has to say.Four questions are on display around the city, . Once the answers have been collected via text message, they will be displayed through the Urban Video Project (UVP) at the Everson Museum!How to ParticipateFind us! Look for the large colorful displays atArmory SquareThe Plaza at E. Fayette St. and and S. SalinaThe Park at E. Fayette St. and Warren St.Westcott St. Or...Text us now! send your answers to the questions via text message:Why Smoke? text your answer to (315) 677-1935 What do you want to be? text your answer to (315) 288-0924 What can we do with all the abandoned houses? text (315) 775-8941 What do you like about Syracuse? text (315) 629-9926 Th

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“This project challenges how the use of mobile media can make a collective impact on the way we use public spaces for the exchange of ideas, and the creation of new communities around these exchanges.” -Professor Anda French

METHODS

IllustratorRhinoPhotoshop PlywoodCorrugated PlasticPolyruethane NylonNylon StrapsExisting Light PostsExisting TreesCellular PhonesTwiiterG-mailAdobe Premiere

ART

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The following are images of works of art produced as studies and independent explorations in expression. My background in art is extensive and includes participation in the Gifted and Talented Art Program of Chesterfield County (also known as the ALPHA program) from fifth grade through high school, art showings and sales throughout California, art showcases, commissions, and sales in South Carolina, and study of visual art and representation at Guilford Technical Community College and at Syracuse University.

When asked how I began producing art, my mother said, “With crayon, on the kitchen walls”.

DRAWING

figure study-2007 Charcoal On Paper

“THE NIGHT JOB”-2005 Graphite On Paper

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SCULPTING

untitled -2006 Assembled Reclaimed Wood w/ Cherry Finish

“BAILEY”-2002 (SHOWCASED AT THE NORTH HOLLYWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL) Acrylic On Canvas

PAINTING

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PHOTOGRAPHY

The Spiral Staircase At The Queen’s House -2011 Photography

TIESHA SHIRRELL McNEAL

131 Fairfield Ave. Syracuse, NY 13207 336. 908.3504 tsmcneal@syr.edu