F A C A D E S

WORK SAMPLESJOSEPH WASSELL

1/5M A P P I N G _ I N F O R M A T I O N

S I T E _ M O D E L

The physical mapping of the world has a digital counterpart. In traditional site models, volumes become abstracted, discharging potent information that lies outside of spatial relationships. This site model, in turn, serves the opposite function, mapping the information of the site, rather than its mass and volume. The vertical orientation of the acrylic wall allows multiple surfaces to be etched with layers of information, ranging from zoning and height restrictions, to infrastructure, local vegetation and the changing coastline. The transparency allows one to read through multiple layers of this information, while the distance between the planes obfuscates information and creates new relationships as a result of its construction.

2/5C N C _ R A P I D _ P R O T O T Y P I N G

S U R F A C E _ I N F L E C T I O N S

This project examines the use of CnC technology to create an architectural façade system that can be parametrically modeled for the purpose of mass customization. This particular system adapts a simple pattern and reapplies it on multiple scales to create subtle moments of variation that can be manipulated prior to fabrication for output to a CnC punch press. The most basic unit is a trapezoid, which can be altered in depth and height to control light penetration. These units are arranged in strips and interlocked vertically at control points, and horizontally at an unfolded double unit. The resulting surfaces provides a range of manipulation to become specific to its application.

Control Points

3/5V E R T I C A L _ C O N S T R U C T I O N

S P I N A L _ T O W E R

The Spinal Tower is a full scale installation at Griffis Sculpture Park in upstate New York. Two sides of the triangular plan are static, while the south face contorts as the tower rises. The form is defined by a Sin curve, held on the West side of its face. Inflections in the curve are made visible by a shift in plan, opening the tower for interaction. The curve is scaled so that these shifts encourage the tower to be climbed. Sited at the top of a hill, the tower provides views of the sculptures in the immediate area. The tower is constructed with (144) standard 2”x4”x8’ premium studs. Half of the studs are cut into 4’ segments, with the remaining cut into quarters.

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4/55 _ C R E S C E N T _ D R I V E

P A R A B O L I C _ G L A S S

5 Crescent is a medical research building in the Philidelphia Navy Yard, designed by RAMSA. As a member of the glazing contractors design team, we were responsible for designing and detailing the unitized curtainwall system consisting of twelve unique corner conditions and over 450 unique trapazoidal units. Walls alternate between vertical, sloping and inverted an slope, which create diverse corner conditions. The range of variation and overall complexity of the project required innovative detailing, to allow a unitized system which generally favors highly repetitive units. The parabolic glass surfaces have half inch joints between planes, making for a visually continuous surface, helping it to dissipate into its surroundings.

5 Crescent CBO

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5/5R C S D _ S C H O O L # 1 9

COUNTERBALANCED_BRUTALISM

As part of the Rochester City School District’s Capital Improvement Plan, a portion of School #19 was renovated as the first phase of their facility modernization. The existing precast concrete facade was sterile and cold, with minimal windows which were insufficiently sized for rescue window requirements. To bring warmth and contrast to the brutalist conditions, a ventilated rainscreen was introduced with a facade featuring a natural wood veneer. The existing precast panels were selectively replaced creating a rythm between the vertical and horizontal components, balancing the mass and scale of the building, and bringing much needed light to the interior.

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1 SOFFIT AT RAIN SCREEN

PERFORATEDVENTILATION SCREEN

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DEFS ON CEMENT BD

3/4" FURRING CHANNEL

6" BATT INSULATION

5/8" Z-REVEAL MOLDING

SEALANT WITH BACKER ROD

1 1/2" GALV CHANNEL

EXISTING STOREFRONT SYSTEM

6" CFMF @ 16" O.C. MAX W/ 6"STONE WOOL BATT INFILL

AIR BARRIER ON GYPSHEATHING

2" SEMI RIGID STONE WOOL INSULATION

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ATTACH EXTENDED UNICLIP TOEXISTING BEAM. REPLACE SPRAYFIREPROOFING WHERE REMOVED

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FLUID APPLIED AIR BARRIERON GYP SHEATHING

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EXTRUDED ALUMN PERFORATEDVENTILATION SCREEN

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CANT STRIP

EXISTING BUILT UP ROOF ON 2"INSULATIONAND CONCRETEDECK TO REMAIN

5/8" CEMENT BOARD

6" CFMF BOX HEADER

6" CFMF @ 16" O.C. MAX W/ 6"STONE WOOL BATT INFILL

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EXISTING BEAM W/FIREPROOFING TO REMAIN

ACT PER REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

FIXED WINDOW WITHINTEGRAL BLINDS(SHADOW BOX AT CORNER)

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EXISTING CONC FLOOR

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