austin drake / architecture portfolio
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AUSTIN DRAKE/ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
AUSTIN DRAKE/ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
AUSTIN DRAKE/ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
INDEX
MODULAR HOUSING
COMMUNITY CENTER FOR JAMAICA PLAIN
SENSORY MUSEUM
CATHEDRAL SHELTER
pac mountaineering photgraphy
PRECEDENT AND SITE STUDIES
SENSORY MUSEUMThis buildings concept was derived from the dynamic space that the site creates.
On one side, there is the open and loud Boston street. On the south side, is the com-
pressed and intimate. Transitioning through these spaces accentuates the prior, mak-
ing the user more aware both spaces and how different each one is. This reflects in
this building by having a circulation that brings you through each floor which is drasti-
cally different from the last. Using the spacial qualities of the open and compressed,
this building is has a dynamic motion as you progress.
ground floor first floor
second floor third floor
floor plans
by leaving gaps in the wall and ceiling, there is
a presence of both the open and enclosed
a simple hanging cloth attached to the ceiling
doubles as a light and a sound dimmer
truss system is a medium for hanging
sculptures and 3d media
by using basic hooks and slings, exposed
i-beams are a medium for the free
moving walls and ceiling panels to the to
keep the first floor close and intimate
elevations
section
exterior render
section
open vs. compressed
volume diagram
circulation axon
shading panels
wire is cranked upwards pulling the wheel attached to the
bottom of the two panels, folding the wood to let light in
top two panels fixed by bracketmetal track
structural beam
both panels connected by bracket
COMMUNITY CENTER FOR JAMAICA PLAINWorking with the concept of bleeding nodes, spaces were designed for
the locals artist of the area to manipulate the space to their own will. These
material intersections intend to support several artistic mediums that are
can be seen in the streets and parks of Jamaica Plain. By having several
nodes that connect and bleed into each other structurally, spaciously and
socially; I hope to reveal the talent of JP.
sectional perspective
node materials and location diagram
MODULAR HOUSINGThis apartment building was designed with my intent to explore different pas-
sive sustainability systems. Using decks and vine woven shading concepts the
building uses passive cooling for the hot summers. By having the main circula-
tion completely separate from the rest of the building, The building eliminates
the need to heat the space to save money and energy. This building also uses
the different stairwells to connect each floor to each other with intent of social
interactions between the residents.
ground floor
second floor third floor
first floor
section
in the winter, vines leafs die
and allows sunlight to flow
in the summer, the vine leafs
block the light
CATHEDRAL SHELTERCreating a small shelter in the cave of cathedral ledge, The shelter reaches out to
the climbers hikers of the area. Using simple climbing gear and hiking equipment,
the rock provides opportunities for hanging cloths and hammocks. The large bay
window allows for maximum natural warmth as well as providing fantastic views.
PRECEDENT AND SITE STUDIES
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art / SANAA
MFA studies
808 commonwealth ave. Our site for this project is in a Albert Khan building that
was built when commonwealth was a automotive
powerhouse. More specifically the Cadillac building,
the architecture has a large show room for cars
to be displayed. The site is extremely dynamic in
transportation with rt. 90, storrow, commonwealth and
the BU bridge. This area proves to be loud and busy
even with the quite suburbs of brookline close by.
worms-eye structural axon
PAC MOUNTAINEERING PHOTOGRAPHY
In architecture, there is a necessary understanding of spacial relationships. Using the great outdoors as
inspiration, I constantly derive ideas within my dynamic spacial understanding that only rock-climbing and
mountaineering allow me to experience. Traveling and striving for the sublime with PAC mountaineering
stimulates me mentally and physically, allowing me to break from the monotony of everyday life.
washington and adams at madison summit / NH
kingsmans / NHkingsman / NH
view from top of eaglet climb / NH
rocky mountain national park / CO
rocky mountain national park / CO
vedauwoo / WY
vedauwoo / WY
vedauwoo / WY