A100 | ARCHITECTURE

A100 | ARCHITECTURESEAMUS ROBERT MCGUIRE


The title A100 symbolizes the beginning of my architectural career, with licensure and a future in academia as eventual goals. This portfolio shows work from my M.arch studies in the Studio 804 Design/Build program led by Dan Rockhill at the University of Kansas, and my Professional work with the KTGY Group and GraceHebert Architects.

I believe Nietzsche’s quote on describing the developmental stages needed to obtain greatness is the same methodology for learning inherent in the practice of architecture. One cannot just enter the field of architecture and assume he/she can design great buildings, rather one must first cross necessary thresholds before satisfying that goal. Architecture takes several layers of learning, building, and failing to obtain clarity through design and success within the field we walk through daily.

Various travels, including a 70-day trip throughout Europe awakened me to the cultural significance and historical contribution of its art and its people to Western civilization. Later, a fifth-year philosophical elective on existence and architecture further broadened my views about the profession. I now realize that architecture lies in the details. Details of a building’s structure, materiality, and function are integral to great design. As Mies van der Rohe said, “God is in the details.” The details of a building reveal the architect behind it.

“He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying. ”

Friedrich Nietzsche

Trials.


PERSONAL: A101 | GALILEO’S PAVILION

PROFESSIONAL: A201 | DENVER GARDENS A202 | CARMEL DTC A203 | ROOFING SOLUTIONS A204 | PRIMORIS

MASTERS: A301 | PODS

LEED: A401 | CDR

PHOTOGRAPHY: A501 | EXPLORATIONS

RESUME: A601| RESUME


A101 |GALILEO’S PAVILIONKANSAS CITY, KANSAS




LEED: A401 | CDR

PHOTOGRAPHY: A501 | EXPLORATIONS


A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A402 | A501 | A601 GALILEO’S PAVLION | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS

A101 | GALILEO’S PAVILION

The goal of the Galileo Pavilion was to create an environment, which is anode of activity and interaction on the Johnson County Community College campus. Located to the southwest of the Science Building, the building incorporates and enhances the existing Galileo Sculpture, and amplifies the artist’s concept of working with the sun. The design of the site plays a pivotal role in the pedestrian traffic patterns on the south end of campus. The building is arranged on the site around a courtyard, blending indoors and outdoors with a visual connection between the spaces.

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | GALILEO’S PAVLION | OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A402 | A501 | A601 GALILEO’S PAVLION | KANSAS CITY, KANSASA101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | GALILEO’S PAVLION | OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

SOUTHEAST PERSPECTIVE

NORTHWEST PERSPECTIVE

001 | bath house

Caldarium - Tepidarium - Frigidarium | The purpose of the bath house project was to improve understanding of the nature of temperature and comfort. I was required to design three distinct pools in such a way that the user could enjoy a varied sensory experience of stimulation, relaxation, and refreshment. Tonal drawings were used to convey ideas of atmospheric conditions for each particular pool space.

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A402 | A501 | A601 GALILEO’S PAVLION | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS001 | 002 | 003 | 004 | Bath House | Lake Martin, Louisiana

01 CLASSROOM02 CLASSROOM 03 LOUNGE04 KITCHEN05 RESTROOM06 ENTRY07 GREEN WALL08 MECHANICAL ROOM09 GALILEO’S SCULPTURE10 WIND TURBINE



INTERIOR GREEN WALL

MATERIAL DETAIL / LOUVER



A201 |DENVER GARDENSDENVER, COLORADO




LEED: A401 | CDR PHOTOGRAPHY: A501 | EXPLORATIONS



A201 | DENVER GARDENS | KTGY GROUP

The Denver Gardens Senior Residence project, located in Denver Colorado is a 55,000 sq. ft. building designed to offer 50 residences, along with 10,000 sq. ft. of office space on the 5th floor. Since the adjacent housing properties are a mere 3 stories tall, the client requested high visibility on the 5th floor for unobstructed views to the mountains. This was my very first character/formal study for the KTGY Group.

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | DENVER GARDENS | DENVER, COLORADO

SITE PLAN STUDY

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A402 | A501 | A601 GALILEO’S PAVLION | KANSAS CITY, KANSASA101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | DENVER GARDENS | DENVER, COLORADO

SOUTHEAST PERSPECTIVESOUTHEAST PERSPECTIVE


A202 |CARMEL DTCDENVER, COLORADO







A202 | CARMEL DTC CLUBHOUSE | KTGY GROUP

The DTC Clubhouse project is an addition to an existing project located in a trendy, young neighborhood filled with several competitive multi-family housing projects. The client desired colors and forms that wouldset this residence apart from others in the neighborhood.

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | CARMEL DTC | DENVER, COLORADO

01 ENTRY02 MAIL ROOM03 LEASING04 OFFICE05 TRASH ROOM06 BATH07 POOL STORAGE

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A402 | A501 | A601 GALILEO’S PAVLION | KANSAS CITY, KANSASA101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | CARMEL DTC | DENVER, COLORADO

MAILROOM / WATERFALL

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

CLUBHOUSE ENTRY


A203 |ROOFING SOLUTIONSGONZALES, LOUISIANA







A203 | ROOFING SOLUTIONS | GRACEHEBERT

Roofing Solutions was the very first project I was given full control of to design and manage. Unfortunatly after CD production was complete and permitting was to begin, the client decided he wanted to move in another direction with his assets. This project has remained unforseen, but a great learning experience none the less.

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | ROOFING SOLUTIONS | GONZALES, LOUISIANA


WAREHOUSE DROPOFF

OFFICE ENTRY

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | ROOFING SOLUTIONS | GONZALES, LOUISIANA


A204 |PRIMORISGONZALES, LOUISIANA







A204 | PRIMORIS | GRACEHEBERT

The Primoris Services Corporation is my first official project to become realized. Located in Gonzales, Louisiana this building is a tilt wall - new construction, 35,000 s.f. office building. GraceHebert is teamed up with Bouquet & Leblanc on a Fee + Cost budget. Still in progress, this building has been a huge learning experience from a design to CA project for myself and hopefully the first of more to come.

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | PRIMORIS | GONZALES, LOUISIANA


OFFICE ENTRY

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | PRIMORIS | GONZALES, LOUISIANA

A100 | ARCHITECTURESEAMUS ROBERT MCGUIREA301 |PODSOVERLAND PARK, KANSAS







A301 | PODS

The goal of the project was to create a module, or pod, that could be prefabricated within the warehouse and dropped off on site with the least amount of site disturbance as possible. The problem was circulation between each pod once placed on the site. Circulation was implemented within the middle of each pod, creating a vestibule with entries and exits on both the east and west axis. Once on site, a deck and canopy system was fabricated to bring the pods visually together as one form.

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | PODS | OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS


01 Classroom02 Vestibule 03 Mens Restroom04 Womens Restroom05 Storage06 Exterior Deck07 Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Square Footage Breakdown:Pod 1: 800 sq ftPod 2: 800 sq ftPod 3: 800 sq ftTotal: 2400 sq ft



VIEW EAST

VIEW SOUTH

Residual spaces are articulated through pathways and overhead canopies between each pod. Each pod in plan was placed so each classroom would have the ability to open outward to its adjacent walkway. During nice weather the user would have the option to expand into the exterior space.



SOUTH PERSPECTIVE

VIEW EAST NORTH PERSPECTIVE

VIEW SOUTH


A100 | ARCHITECTURESEAMUS ROBERT MCGUIREA401 |CDR

LAWRENCE, KANSAS







A401 | LEED

Studio 804 gave me the opportunity to experience a different approach to architecture. Architecture with the mind-set of using renewable forms of energy, understanding the importance of site location, and utilizing recycled material from various locations across the country. Since school,I have become LEED AP BD+C certified, and have managed 4 projects.

Center For Design Research: 91 Points - Certified LEED PlatinumGalileo’s Pavilion - Projected 94 Points - Preliminary ReviewPaul Habans Elementary School - Projected 56 Points - Design ReviewSherwood Forest Elementary School - Projected 54 Points - Design Review

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | CDR | LAWRENCE, KANSAS


EXTERIOR VIEW OF THE CENTER FOR DESIGN RESEARCH

INTERIOR VIEW OF GALILEO’S PAVILION

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | CDR | LAWRENCE, KANSAS


A501 |EXPLORATIONSU.S.A.


PROFESSIONAL: A201 | COUNTY LINE A202 | CARMEL DTC A203 | ROOFING SOLUTIONS A204 | PRIMORIS





Black and white photography has become a passion of mine since taking an elective at the University of Kansas. The art of processing and developing my own photographs is challenging and intriguing. There is a relationship between particular facets of photography and some components of architecture which make the art so appealing. The ability to capture time, space, form, and lighting - all within one frame - is the beauty to which I am drawn.

A501 | EXPLORATIONS

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | EXPLORATIONS | U.S.A.

A101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A402 | A501 | A601 GALILEO’S PAVLION | KANSAS CITY, KANSASA101 | A201 | A202 | A203 | A204 | A301 | A401 | A501 | A601 | EXPLORATIONS | U.S.A.


A601 |RESUME


PROFESSIONAL: A201 | COUNTY LINE A202 | CARMEL DTC




SEAMUS R. MCGUIRE AIA | LEED AP [email protected] | 504-559-3103710 E. Boyd Drive Apt 1404, Baton Rouge Louisiana

education:

University of Kansas, May 2012 – Masters of Architecture– Studio 804 Design/Build Louisiana State University, May 2010 – Bachelor of Architecture

skills:Computer: Personal: Revit 2014 Photography Lumion 4 / 5 Furniture Design

AutoCAD 2014 Adobe Suite 6 Sketchup Pro

work:

GraceHebert Architects APAC - Architect (February 2012, to present) 30+ Employee / Commercial Architectural Firm located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Within my first year in the firm I successfully completed all ARE tests. As a project manager, I have developed the necessary skills to lead a team of consultants / contractors and manage large projects.

LSU Adjunct Professor (Louisiana State University, Fall 2014) Currently teach 20 first-year design students core fundamentals of Revit / Adobe Suite / Lumion

KTGY Group Inc. – Intern Architect (June 2011, to February 2012) 30+ Employee / Multi-family Residential Housing Firm located in Denver, Colorado. Worked with both the design team and project managers to complete presentations, construction drawings, and designs for several large-scale multi-family housing projects. Experience with CA work on site, and creating/developing details.

Studio 804 Inc. - Student (University of Kansas, Fall 2011 to Spring 2012) A firm driven design/build studio led by Executive Director Dan Rockhill. Completed the Galileo’s Pavilion in 2012, a 3,300 sq ft. sustainable, educational building on Johnson County Community College located in Kansas City, KS. Supervisedthe LEED documentation of two LEED Platinum projected buildings; creating detailed wall mock-ups, welding learning installation processed of various materials for the project, and gaining on-site experience.

achievements/community:

AIA Board MemberAssociate Liaison, BR Chapter (August 2013, Current)

Representative of all Associate Architects in Baton Rouge, La. Responsible for attending all monthly AIA Board Meetings, along with establishing events for Associate Architects to get involved in the community.

Canstruction Co-Chair (October 2013, Current) Facilitate all operations for the Canstruction Event in Baton Rouge, La. Responsible for creating committee, which meets monthly and organizes event for the food bank.

ARE Roundtable (June 2014, Current) Developed as a means to help Associate Architects to pass their Architecture Exams for licensure. Groups meet once a month to discuss testing strategies; field and questions one may have and ultimately become a means for individuals to gain confidence in their careers.


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