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This presentation is a sample of my recent project work both built and theoretical. Enjoy.
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Selected works from the portfolio of
Ralph WalkerRA CSI CDT LEED AP
St. Philip’s Academy342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Independent K-8 School
65,000 SF Conversion of
existing factory building
14,000 SF Gymnasium / Auditorium
and rooftop garden addition
$34M Construction Budget
Completed in 2007
LEED NC 2.1 Silver
View of Building EntryPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran
St. Philip’s Academy342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
View from Central AvenuePortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran
St. Philip’s Academy342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Gymnasium AdditionPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran
St. Philip’s Academy342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Media CenterPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran
St. Philip’s Academy342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
First Grade ClassroomPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran
Design as a solution
•Providing Context
•Building Community
•Establishing Cultural
norms
•Creating a baseline of
skills
St. Philip’s Academy342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Science LabPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran
St. Philip’s Academy342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Connection to Outdoor Environmental CenterPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
CafeteriaPhotography by Michael Moran
Design as a solution
•Providing Context
•Building Community
•Establishing Cultural
norms
•Creating a baseline of
skills
St. Philip’s Academy342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Outdoor Environmental Center on Roof of GymnasiumPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran
St. Philip’s Academy342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Awards
AIA Newark Suburban Design Awards
- Silver Medal
SARA Nationals – Award of Merit
NJ Smart Growth Award 2007
Selected Publications
Edutopia Magazine
Commerce Magazine
Metropolis Magazine
Outdoor Environmental CenterPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
1,600 Student high school building
Facilities for both UnCommon
Schools and Achievement First
charter schools within the building
185,000 SF New construction
$100M Construction Budget
Funded by the Robin Hood
Foundation
Opening Fall 2010
LEED for Schools Silver
Pacific Street Façade, Main EntryPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
South façade of classroom wingPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Atlantic Avenue FacadePortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
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Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Gymnasium - ConstructionPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
Gymnasium - Rendering Library - Rendering
Library - Construction
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Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Main LobbyPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
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Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
LibraryPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
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Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Cafetorium facing stagePortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
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Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Cafetorium facing bleachersPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Typical CorridorPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Typical Classroom – Mock up testPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Science LabPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
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Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
GymnasiumPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
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Crown Heights Charter HS1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Rooftop Play FieldPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
NYU University Bookstore726 Broadway
New York, NY
30,000 SF Interior renovation of
vacant retail space.
Major structural and mechanical
system changes
$6M Construction Budget
TradebooksPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
NYU University Bookstore726 Broadway
New York, NY
NYU University Bookstore726 Broadway
New York, NY
Broadway StorefrontPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
NYU University Bookstore726 Broadway
New York, NY
Front of storePortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
NYU University Bookstore726 Broadway
New York, NY
Connection to TextbooksPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
Children’s Area
NYU University Bookstore726 Broadway
New York, NY
Merchandise and Cash WrapPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
Roll out of new branch banks at over
50 locations in 7 states
All projects are LEED Certified
Provided public testimony on design
and sustainable features for Planning,
Zoning and City Council meetings in
New Jersey and Pennsylvania
PNC Branch BanksVarious locations in NJ + PA
Summit NJ locationPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
PNC Branch BanksVarious locations in NJ + PA
Summit NJ locationPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
PNC Branch BanksVarious locations in NJ + PA
Street front façade – Summit, NJ locationPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
PNC Branch BanksVarious locations in NJ + PA
Summit NJ locationPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
the blurred classroomClassroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
Architecture For Humanity 2009 Open
Architecture Challenge – International
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders
Institute charter school in Harlem, NY
Partnered with Ed Lab, Educational
research group at Teachers College,
Columbia University
Design submission was 1 of 8
finalists in competition
(over 5,000 entries)
Planning sessionPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
the blurred classroomClassroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
The Blurred Classroom
Architecture for Humanity Competition Entrythe blurred classroom
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
the blurred classroomClassroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
View of building model showing learning space optionsPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
the blurred classroomClassroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
Boulevard – Activated public spacePortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
the blurred classroomClassroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
Campfire – Focused learning environmentPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
the blurred classroomClassroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
Porch – Technology connection to the worldPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
the blurred classroomClassroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
Garden – Connection to the outdoorsPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
View of existing building
the blurred classroomClassroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
Building ExteriorPortfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT
Ralph WalkerRA CSI CDT LEED AP
Contact Information
243 Spruce Street
Bloomfield NJ, 07003
973.803.9938
