Every great architect is - necessarily - a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age.

-Frank Lloyd Wright

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Storytelling in Architecture

As a kid growing up, I’ve always had a passion for design. Whether it be charcoal on paper, oils on a canvas, or spinning clay on a wheel, I felt a strong connection and happiness within myself. As much as I enjoyed a wide variety of mediums, I knew that they were only mere hobbies of mine. Architecture was different. I knew I wanted to be an architect.

The beauty of architecture lies within the creativity of problem solving. I am fascinated about the process and development of design. How a simple sketch can manifest a big idea, or how a study model can lead to built form. I essentially believe that architecture tells a story.

I love the satisfaction of helping others and knowing that each day holds new challenges. I strive to create simple solutions to the most challenging problems and I want clients to understand in as few words as possible.

The following criteria is five projects that are placed in chronological order throughtout my journey at Bowling Green State University. I hope that you are able to experience my growth and transformation as a student as well as gaining a basic understanding of my internal thought processes. Thank you.

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POINT, LINE, PLANECONCEPT: LAYERING [FALL 2013]

Objective:

The subject matter included developing a design based upon restricted limitations. Confined to the volume within a 4 inch cube, students were challenged to create a 3-di-mensional abstraction that consisted of points, lines and plans to represent in both graphic and physical form.

Solution:

The design focuses on stack-ing planes to create layers within the cube. Each plane is tangible to invisible points and lines that formulate the bound-aries of the box. Areas of the planes are subtracted to give a unique sense of space to each level. Lines represent-ed through columns extrude through planes to give the cube structure and balance.

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PAPERFOLD PROJECTCONCEPT: TRANSFORMATION [SPRING 2013]

Objective:

On a sheet of 8.5 x 11 inch paper, we were challenged to develope a design based upon a single concept. Students were allowed to modify the pa-per by folding, cutting, bend-ing, and crunching it, but it had to remain in one piece. After the design was completed, the second step of the project consisted of implementing the model into a site. Hand draft-ed plan, section, and elevation drawings were constructed to support the final product.

Solution:

The idea came to mind when visualizing the bone structure of a spine. Each bone in the spine is very diverse and complex, yet serves a similar purpose in the structure and strength of the body. As the body grows, the bones of the spine have to adapt and transform. The design concen-trates on the development of the spine during growth. The “bones” of the structure ar-ticulate a transformation from thick to narrow and short to elongated.

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McFALL CENTER ADDITIONCONCEPT: APPROACH [SPRING 2013]

Solution:

The primary function of the McFall Center is admitting stu-dents into the University. To il-lustrate this statement through built form, metaphorically, the building should resemble a threshold onto campus. Dealt with a limited space due to the addition of South Hall (adjacent to McFall), the new design proposes a curvlinear approach onto campus and a larger program of spaces.

Objective:

The McFall Center located on the southwest corner of Bowling Green State Univer-sity is home to the campus admission offices. Previously the campus’ first library, the McFall Center increased its book space by constructing an addition on the south facade in 1952. Disregarding the cur-rent addition, students were challenged to create a new addition that would benefit the functional aspects of the build-ing while also adapting to the surrounding campus.

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Identitiy

The current addition onto the south facade of McFall is static and has a loss of identity. The exterior of the building lacks the precise detail found on the exterior of McFall and acts as a barrier to the campus more than an entrance.

Limitations

The new addition on the west side of South Hall limits the space for an addition to the south facade of the McFall Center. Students, faculty, and visitors will be forced to walk around the building to experience life on campus.

Workspace

The area is a result to the South Hall west side addition. The given space throws the symmetical site off balance and a narrow area to work with.

Direction

Elevating the linear object allows for a direct entrance into the existing facade. It is important to keep in mind that entering into the exisiting south facade is a metaphorical way of being admitted into the Univeristy.

Path

A hierachical segmented path draws people into the space and bends around the South Hall addition. The interior interior space consists of a exhibition hall for multiple purposes.

Pull

One of the most important features that the current addition lacks is a pull into the building. When creating a linear object that connects to McFall, you can experience a pull into the space while also sparking curiosity from the street.

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CYPRUS BORDER CROSSINGCONCEPT: STITCHING [SPRING 2014]2014 ACSA-AISC STEEL COMPETITONObjective:

An apocalyptic line known as the “buffer zone” partitions the island of Cyprus in half after a nearly forty-year period of turbulent history between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities. The resultant of the violent activity rests a dense and destructed ghost town that is currently occupied by the United Nations. Today the buffer zone remains strict-ly preserved, exemplifying the historical lack of connectivity and compromising the two countries have faced over the past four decades.

Solution:

The resolution to the long, ongoing hostility between the two divided countries is to create a balance that will allow both sides to travel across the border safely while providing them with a space to exchange their culture, beliefs, and her-itage. With the fact that steel can support an inconceivable amount of strength and stabil-ity, it is also a material in which can both metaphorically and physically represent a connec-tion that never existed.

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The most significant element of the border crossing occurs at the midpoint in which the two steel structures and trusses intersect. An extruded steel cased observation tower overlooks the buffer zone illustrating the historical discrepancy the countries have faced and a vision of compromise and negotiation in the future.

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TOLEDO RIVERFRONT PROPOSALCONCEPT: CONNECTION [FALL 2014]

Objective:

Toldeo, Ohio was once an in-dustrial powerhouse with the advantage of being located on the banks of the Maumee Riv-er and Lake Erie bay. Due to a wide range of problems, the city has declined significant-ly and it is evident. The city lacks a driving force to enter and feel the need to stay. To-ledo is need of a spark that will trigger a different meaning to the city and bring people into the flourishing environment it once was.

Solution:

The design strives to bring life back into Toledo, particulary the waterfront which lacks a significant loss of attention. By studying social, economi-cal, and political aspects of To-ledo the steel bridge provides a historical reference of the industry, a hotspot for social interaction, and a opportunity for economic expansion. The program is structured around a very thoughtful approach to connect several parts of the city in hopes of gaining a safe and healthy relationship for the people.

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The siteplan reveals a more detailed view of the project location and surrounding content. On the top of the Seagate Center, a proposed green roof would be imple-mented to provide a scenic experience traveling across the walkway.

Icon

The tower is iconic to the city because it indicates a destination point. It will be visible from the outskirts of the Toledo and draw people in through curosity. The program of the tower includes box suites for Toledo’s minor league baseball team and an observation deck on the roof.

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Connection

Monroe Street serves as entrance into the riverfront: however, due to blockage of buildings it lacks a connective element. To help direct people towards the river the walkway will provide a direct path into promenade park and a view toward the east side of Toledo.

Nightlife

Hovering over the Seagate Center, a high class bar overlooks the Fifth Third Field. This aims to provide the city with an in-crease in social interaction and an op-portunity for economic growth.

Accommodations

The elevated walkway is directly attached to hotel that is no longer in service. The idea is to revitalize existing buildings and give people a reason to want to stay.

Revitalization

The tower symbolizes a revital-ization of the industy, art, and culture of Toledo. Slender, tall, and transparent, the exterior consists steel and glass to refer-ence Toledo being known as the “glass city.” The tower provides box seating for the Mudhens games and observation deck at the top for a view of the city.

Viewport

The greatest hurdle the city faces is creating a sense of

togetherness where all divisions of the city are equal and take

pride in a public space. The elevated walkway projects out

towards the river to strengthen the relationship between the

east and west side of Toledo.

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skills:

Hand drawingPainting [oil/acrylic/watercolour]

Model makingLaser cuttingPhotography

software:

PhotoshopIllustratorInDesignRhino 3D

V-Ray for RhinoRevit

SketchupAutoCAD

contact:

Patrick James Small1130 Woodlawn Ave.

Napoleon Ohio 43545pjsmall@bgsu.edu

419.996.1271

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Thank you for your consideration.