DONTAVIOUS PITTMAN A R C H I T E C T U R A L P O R T F O L I O | F L O R I D A A & M U N I V E R S I T Y

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PERSONAL STATEMENT: I Have always been as interested in architecture as much as my thirst for knowledge. It has been my philosophy that, “ creativity will open one room with many doors,” and in a sense will create more opportunities. While almost at the completion of my undergraduate studies, I feel as if my passion for design has just began to grow. I know my versatility in problem solving and my articulate manner of communicating may place me at an advantage to succeed in this field. In my opinion, the design process mimics the evolution of a flower, as the idea(the seed) is proposed(planted) and unraveled into a beautiful structure that begins to represent life. I believe architecture will be a very interesting career to pursue and could be very rewarding for a hard-working, creative, intellectual person such as myself. And I’m almost certain that my enthusiasm towards the subject would make my transition from undergraduate studies to graduate studies manageable.

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COCA COLA HEADQUARTERS

HUMAN RIGHTS MUSEUM

PRAGMATIC DESIGN

CHICAGO TRIBUNE LATE ENTRY

POCKET PARK

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Vertical circulation

Horizontal circulation

Being that this project was to be set for the city of Atlanta, I was conflicted at the beginning stages of my design. When one looks at the surrounding region, it’s as if your building is in competition with all the other great architectural structures that make Atlanta such a beautiful place. Sustainably, I tried to create a progressive building, while I wanted my choice of materials to reflect my intent to represent Coca-Cola as an industrial corporation advancing towards the future.

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Winter wind

Summer wind

Being that this project was to be set for the city of Atlanta, I was conflicted at the beginning stages of my design. When one looks at the surrounding region, it’s as if your building is in competition with all the other great architectural structures that make Atlanta such a beautiful place. Sustainably, I tried to create a progressive building, while I wanted my choice of materials to reflect my intent to represent Coca-Cola as an industrial corporation advancing towards the future.

Gray water used tank to collect and recycle rain water to use for plumbing.

Sustainability 1) Water tower-used to collect and

recycle rain water to use for plumbing throughout the building

2) Permeable pavers- used for drainage of rain water on the site, and to collect in the storage tower.

3) Polycarbonate Panels- used as the main design strategy for the building envelope. Polycarbonate panels being a daylighting solution, give quality light and thermal insulation while protecting the interior from uv rays

SECTION A.A

SCALE:1/32”=1’-0”

SECTION B.B

SCALE:1/32”=1’-0”

MATERIALS

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10 NATIONAL CENTER FOR

HUMAN RIGHTS | ATLANTA,GA

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Site Model

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When one begins to design a Museum for civil and human rights, you begin to question how much the architecture can embody the principles of the purpose. The national center for Civil and Human rights is proposed as a cultural institution that in hopes, will commemorate the historic struggles for freedom and equality. My main goal was to create an experience rather than a building that houses great memories.

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Space Program • The 35,000 gross square foot

facility • 18,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space,

including a gallery for the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection (King Papers) as well as civil rights and human rights exhibitions.

• 2,000 sq.ft. special events spaces and a

• 1,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art broadcast studio

• 1000 sq. ft. Support spaces, including lobby/ gift shop, display workshops, storage, offices, and

• 13,000 sq.ft. mechanical spaces.

Space Program 1) GALLERY SPACE 2) COURTYARD 3) BROADCAST STUDIO 4) GIFT SHOP 5) OFFICES 6) WORKSHOPS 7) STORAGE SPACES

MAIN FLOOR

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I initially began to design conceptually, as I wanted my work to resemble the form of an azalea flower. Not only because of how flowers represent growth and new life but because it is also the State wildflower of Georgia and has been known to represent self love and purity. The floor plan of my design is circular in order to flirt with the visitor’s attention by keeping the main flow of motion visible to the courtyard which is strategically placed in the center of the building.

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WEST ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

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An international competition to design a headquarters building for the Chicago Tribune Newspaper was held in 1922 to mark the 75th year of publication. Now, 90 years after the initial competition, a conceptual competition is being held in order to reflect 21st century architecture and our current times. Unlike the 1922 competition, but similar to the 1980 competition, the goal was to reflect on the modern high-rise architecture of the 21st century. Despite the freedom my design was to remain plausible.

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Chicago has claimed its fame as the “windy city.” But how many know that the earliest reference

of its title was located in an article Written in 1858 in the Chicago Tribune. I wanted my design to exaggerate the essence of Chicago, by emphasizing the function of wind. This structure imitates the shape of a solar powered wind turbine. And to underline the idea of sustainability, there are translucent photovoltaic panels aligned as curtain walls to regenerate energy using a renewable source.

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HOT HUMID HOUSE

SPRING 2012| TAMPA,FL| PROFESSOR: ENN OTS

FLOOR PLAN

Pragmatic design (sustainability) is often characterized as “designing for the next generation.” With our environment in need of an alternative, sustainable design should serve as its advocate for building a better future. The purpose of this project was to create two sustainable living environments for two different climates that are not only energy efficient but don’t compromise the comfort of the family occupying the space.

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SOLAR ORIENTATION

PASSIVE SOLAR

HEATING + COOLING

AIR CIRCULATION

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Space Program 1) LOUVERS 2) ROOF SCREEN 3) AWNINGS 4) CISTERN 5) SUNKEN LIVING ROOM 6) VERANDA

SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES

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SOUTH ELEVATION

TEMPERATE CLIMATE

SPRING 2012| Melbourne,AUS| Enn Ots

Temperate climates are climates where more than 30 percent of total-space conditioning energy is used for heating in the winter and more than 30 percent is used in the summer. Investigation of the weather conditions and solar paths of Melbourne residences showed me that the passive design of the building will mean North facing windows will receive more solar radiation in the winter than in the summer. To address these conditions, I located most of the glazing facing north where maximum solar exposure is received, and used adjustable shading devices for periods where it’s too hot for eaves.

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Winter

SOLAR ORIENTATION

PASSIVE SOLAR

HEATING + COOLING

CROSS

VENTILATION

I ensured that the upper levels could be closed off to stop heat rising in winter and overheating in summer, and minimized window areas at the upper level. My design maximizes the openable area of upper level windows for summer ventilation, while I located bedrooms upstairs in order for them to be warmed by rising air in the winter. The most important location for passive heating is the living room because it is more commonly used. I located my group living area closer to the North façade of this residence because it requires less heat in the summer and more heat in the winter and will also maximize comfort for the family.

PASSIVE SOLAR

HEATING + COOLING

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NORTH ELEVATION

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Quiet zone

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EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Architecture

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, Florida

May 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Howard& Associates Intern

Tampa, FL June Summer 2012

Nathaniel Tindall Law Offices

Tampa, FL July 2008 – Present

Administrative Assistant

Footlocker, INC

Brandon, FL July 2007 – August 2009

Sales Associate

SKILLS

AutoCAD 2007-2011

2D and 3D modeling software – Sketch Up, Autodesk

Revit Architecture

Free hand drawing

Manual drafting and presentation ability

Modeling at a range of scale and use of materials

Presentation of public speaking skills

VOLUNTEER:

Historic preservation

Frank Lloyd Wright -Spring House

Tallahassee, FL January 2013

Community Organization

Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation

Tampa, FL May 2012

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“Whatever good things we build end up building us.” –Jim Rohn