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CHRISTIAN WAGNERchristianwwagner@gmail.com

www.christianwwagner.com1381-841-63134

Christ ian Wagnerwww.christianwwagner.com1-381-841-6314

E D U C A T I O N

Master of Science Candidate in Urban Design and PlanningTongji University, Shanghai, China Bauhaus University, Weimar, Germany (Dual Degree)2010-2012

Bachelor of ArchitectureCarnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA

2004-2009

Architecture Summer Study AbroadChinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SARMay 2006, 9-week Design Studio

M I S C E l l A N E O U S

Citizenship:German -Colombian Dual-CitizenPermanent Resident of BrazilStudent (X) Visa - China

languagesFluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Level B1 GermanCurrently learning Mandarin (6 months experience - as of Dec. 2010)

ShopWoodshop, Digital Fabrication (CNC Mill, Laser Cutter, and Vacuum Former), Fabric and Tensile Design

ComputerAutodesk AutoCAD 2009, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere)Maya, Rhinoceros, Google Sketch-Up, V-Ray for Rhino, Ecotect Analysis, Green Building Studio Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Fundamentals in HTML

STATIC - DYNAMIC

SKIN, BONE, MUSCLE

SUN, WIND, RAIN VECTORS

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY

urban FRAMEWORK

THE URBAN DOGTROT

REINVENTING WEIMAR NORD

Rowing Facility for Pittsburgh

Portable/Permanent Library

A Path through Schenley Park

Center for Regenerative Landscapes

Edge-based Acupuncture in Larimer

A House for New Orleans

A New Creative Industry Hub

Physical Model

Site Analysis

Site Analysis – Mood Sculpture

Perspectives

48-100: Architecture Design Studio – FormInstructors: Kent Suhrbier & Lee Calisti

The site forces of sun, wind, and rain in an east-west swatch of land in Schenley Park gave form to this path in the woods. The planar definitions overlap to develop a sense of implied space. As a result, shadows obscure and reveal as an occupant progresses through the overlapping enclosure.

DESCRIPTION:

Physical Model Process Model

Site Plan

SUN, WIND, RAIN VECTORSA Path through Schenley Park

Exploded Perspective

SKIN, BONE, MUSCLENeighborhood Library

48-205 - Materials and AssemblyInstructor: Lee Calisti

This medical library begins to question the relationship between occupant to architecture. Can the human scale and proportion define spaces? How does the human body relate to a series of modular spaces and vertical space? This medical library takes into account the existing context. The library is designed with similar lot proportions to its neighboring buildings, and the eastern facade, facing the Western Pennsylvania Hospital, serves a porous medium between the neighborhood and the hospital. The museum’s architectural expression involves the sense of sight, but also those of the skin and muscle, where the body takes an active role in experiencing the space.

DESCRIPTION:

Sections Plans

Details

Perspectives

Site Section

Perspectives

48-305 - Landscape Design Studio Instructor: Vivian Loftness

Pittsburgh is a city designed around its rivers. In conjunction with a classmate (Diana Lui), the design utilizes the city’s barges as floating docks for rowing equipment. These new dynamic rowing facilities are then used as pick-up and drop-off sites for novice and experienced rowers. As a requirement for the landscape design studio, we were asked to look at design at various scales - from the local (the static, land-anchored element), to the regional (the connection the the existing watershed and beyond).

DESCRIPTION:

Site Plan

Regional Plan

STATIC - DYNAMICRowing Facility for Pittsburgh

Perspective Site Plan

48-405 - Advanced Building SystemsInstructor: Vivian Loftness

The Center for Regenerative Landscapes was designed in collaboration with a classmate (Annie Bodhidatta) for the completion of the ninth semester studio themed “Building Systems Integration” at Carnegie Mellon University. The aim of this project is to attain knowledge on the use of passive and active technologies that ultimately reduce a building’s carbon, water, and waste footprints. Creative solutions were incorporated to recycle air, re-use and store water, use the earth as an active system, and use the sun in as many ways possible. Essentially, the key theme of this project aimed to integrate the building to the natural landscape.

DESCRIPTION:

Detail Section

PHIPPS CONSERVATORYCenter for Regenerative Landscapes

Greenhouse Design

Summer Ventilation Strategy

Winter Heating Strategy

PHIPPS CONSERVATORYCenter for Regenerative Landscapes

Building Plans

Perspective, Section, Site Plan, Aerial Perspective

Edge Condition as an Interruption

Highways are not scaled proportionally to traffic

Underutilized streets and dead ends

Vacant Lots

Areas of Criminal activity compared to bus stations

Compilation of all the interruptions found in the neighborhood - from drops in topography, to crime, to vacant lots and the industrial-sector

Design Principles

1 neighborhood 7 districts

Community Meeting Photographs

1 strategy 6 supporting projects 1 neighborhood

Address the Edge

Centralize Functions

Connect Infrastructure

Address the Industry

Connect to Assets

Connect to Neighborhoods

Connect to Development

urban FRAMEWORKAcupuncture on Larimer’s Edge

DESCRIPTION:48-500 - The Urban laboratory

Instructors: Rami El Samahy, Jonathan Kline, Kelly Hutzell

This course introduced the concept of participatory urban design through a series of three community meetings. Based on the results obtained at the community meetings, three classmates and I (Diana Miller, Tim Thianthai, Alison Schloemer) sought to answer the question: Could one change the condition of the edge condition as a place bound by interruptions and convert it into an opportunity for development? We noticed that the natural edge boundary of the cliff was optimal for the development of a mixed-use promenade. Rather than focusing on one particular region, our group focused on finding connections within the existing landscape. We aimed at understanding the relationships between the existing elements to find new ways to intervene in the neighborhood - hence the notion of Urban Acupuncture.

Promenade

Bridge

Housing New Housing Removed Housing

Promenade - Before and After

New Roads

Green Spaces

Phasing - 20 Year Plan

7 Key Projects from other students that support the promenade framework

The main concept of our framework is to focus on transforming the edge into a destination, called “the Promenade.” There are also seven projects which further complement and complete our framework. These projects addressed varous scopes, some as systems, and others as distinct anchors.

urban FRAMEWORKAcupuncture on Larimer’s Edge

Bird’s Eye Perspectives

1 year plan 5 year plan 10 year plan

20 year plan

urban FRAMEWORKAcupuncture on Larimer’s Edge

Sections

Detail

Floorplans

THE URBAN DOGTROTA House for New Orleans

USGBC Natural Talent Design CompetitionWinner: GBA Regional Design for Emerging Professional Category

Total Cost: 97,867, 875 square feet

The design takes into consideration the Louisiana Arts and Crafts style within the neighborhood and the historic passive cooling strategy of the rural dogtrot present in Louisiana. By combining the two together, the resulting design is conscious of the general micro-climate of the region while being mindful of the urban fabric of the neighborhood.The team, comprised of Brain Kish, Cathy Chung and Christian Wagner, were all working professionals in the Pittsburgh region. The Urban Dogtrot´s open plan design offers exceptionally adaptable spaces for the elderly. The house is zoned into 2 conditioned areas - the master bedroom and the rest of the house - simplifying the cooling loads and providing energy savings. The second bedroom is designed with a sliding door that could very easily become an extension of the living room or can also double as family room or study according to the targeted occupants’ needs. The bathroom core allows for the potential sharing of the same shower tub, a progressive concept that could make both bathrooms functional full bathrooms.

Innovation and Design: 7Location and Linkages: 7Sustainable Sites: 19Water Efficiency: 13Energy and Atmosphere: 11.5Materials and Resources: 12Indoor Environmental Quality: 18Awareness and Education: 2

DESCRIPTION:

LEED Platinum: (projected: 89.5)

Perspectives

REINVENTING WEIMAR NORDA New Creative Industry Hub

Introduction to the Methods of Project DevelopmentInstructors: Prof. Dr. Ing. Bernd Nentwig

Christina Hoffman

For the completion of the degree studies in Urban Planning and European Studies, the Project Development course introduces key terminology in the area of Real Estate Development in the European Context. Our group comprises of 6 students, two of which are in the Urban Planning dual-degree, three of which study in European Studies and one PhD candidate in Urban Heritage (Jennifer Nietsche, Tania Konig, Onur Camurlu, Kyu Suk Byun, Sonia Cubides, and Christian Wagner).

Historically, the Internationale Bauaustellung has been a catalyst for improving existing infrastructures, buildings, cities and regions in Germany. All the regions the IBA has previously selected had specific challenges. Weimar Nord is situated in a prime location, and could potentially host the future growth of the city of Weimar. Bringing the IBA to Weimar Nord could serve as a tool to revitalize the local area.

6 key principles were adressed with our design solution:

1. Connect the site to the local occupants 2. Bring new commuters and tourists into the region3. Improve technology facilities for the city of Weimar (Film production)4. Bring the “creative class” into the site5. Keep rent rates low 6. Use the IBA as a catalyst for the development of the new small business core.

DESCRIPTION:

REINVENTING WEIMAR NORDUsing the Internationale Bauaustellung as Catalyst for Development

Based on our observations, our design intervention needs to improve the image of Weimar Nord, with a design that takes into account Cultural Heritage Sites, the Environment, and provides a space with Urban Flair that can serve as a catalyst for future development. It needs to serve as a visible symbol for incoming passenger traffic from the Hauptbahnhof, and aid in the future growth of small businesses. We believe the site we selected has a historical significance, and an ease of access that can attract festivals and tourism to the Weimar region. This central place will integrate a mixture of Culture, Leisure, Retail, Office, and Public Green space.

developer calculation - expenses

A. land acquisition B. land preparation

C. building costs direct building costs (KG 300+400+600 nach DIN 276) additonal building costs @ 14.00% sum

D. projekt management fee

F. financingcosts

SUM total investment

134.820,00

170.000,00

1.973.924,96 276.349,49

2.250.274,45 €

67.508,23

167.317,59

2.789.920,28

€

€

€

€

€

€

Land Acquisition = 2,800.00 m2 @ 45 €/m2OfficeSpaceCosts@1,150€/m2GFACultural Spaces @ 1,450 €/m2 GFAParking Spaces @ 70 €/m2Service Spaces @ 250 €/m2Retail Spaces @ 450 €/m2Storage Space @ 130 €/m2Exterior Space @ 50 €/m2

Marketing Costs excluded from total cost - Lump sum = 50,000 €

developer calculation - income

A. officespace(906.07m2rentable)@9,00€/m2 B. service space (153.81 m2 @ 0 €/m2)

C. cultural space (347,61 m2 rentable @ 10,00 €/m2 D. retail space (225.33 m2 rentable @ 7,00 €/m2

F. storage space (170,30 m2 rentable @ 2 €/m2

G. parking space (40 pl rentable @ 55 €/m2

SUM return per month

8.154,63

00,00

3.476,10

1.577.31

340,60

2.200,00

15.748.64

188.983,68

€

€

€

€

€

€

€

€Sum return per year

developer calculation - rate of return

A. total investment B. rent return p.a.

MULTIPLIER

tradingprofit

A. rent return p.a. x multiplier 15.76 B. total investment

TradingProfit

Initial Rate of Return

2.789.920,28

188.983,68

14.76 fache Jahresmiete

2.978.903,96

-2.789.920,28

188.983.68

6.77 %

€

€

€

€

€

€

rent p.a

207.882,05 €

188,983.68 €

170.085,30 €

2.250.274,00 €

2.176.197,45 €

74,077.00

3.29%

E. tenancy and marketing

tenancy monthly rent 0 times 0,00 0,00marketing lump sum 50.000,00 50.000,00sum E tenancy and marketing 50.000,00 €

F. financing costs

financing of land acquistion 134.820,00 € 18 Mon. 5,00% 10.236,86 €financing of land preparation 170.000,00 € 18 Mon. 5,00% 12.908,07 €financing of building (C+D) 2.250.274,45 € 12 Mon. 5,00% 56.256,86 €Summe F1 79.401,79 €

financing of tenancy phase (A-F) 2.555.094,45 € 6,00 Mon. 7,00% 87.915,80 €sum financing costs 167.317,59 €

G. total investment

land acquistion 134.820,00 €land preparation 170.000,00 €building costs 2.250.274,45 €projekt management fee 67.508,23 €financing costs 167.317,59 €sum total investment 2.789.920,28 €

H. rent return

office space 906,07 m2 rentable 9,00 €/m2 8.154,63service space 153,81 m2 0,00 €/m2 0,00cultural space 347,61 m2 rentable 10,00 €/m2 3.476,10 €retail space 225,33 m2 rentable 7,00 €/m2 1.577,31storage space 170,30 m2 rentable 2,00 €/m2 340,60parking space 40 pl rentable 55,00 € Monat 2.200,00garageunderground parking space

rent return per month 15.748,64 €

rent return per annus 15.748,64 12 Mon. 188.983,68 €

I. rate of return

total investment 2.789.920,28 €rent return p.a. 188.983,68 €initial rate of return 6,77 %mulitplier 14,76

J. trading profit

rent return p.a. x multiplier 15,76 2.978.903,96 €total investment -2.789.920,28 €trading profit 188.983,68 €

= 6,77 %

K. matrix of alternatives

variations of rent return rent p.a.3.068.912,31 € 3.276.794,36 € 3.484.676,40 €

10% 207.882,05 € 10,00% 17,45% 24,90%2.789.920,28 € 2.978.903,96 € 3.167.887,64 €

0% 188.983,68 € 0,00% 6,77% 13,55%2.510.928,25 € 2.681.013,56 € 2.851.098,88 €

-10% 170.085,31 € -10,00% -3,90% 2,19%

basis of calc.

16,76multiplier sales revenue/ trading rofit

referenz value price costsbasis of calc. amount

financed amount interest rateterm

fache Jahresmiete

14,76 15,76

costs

Matrix of Alternatives

variations of rent return

A. 10% B. 0

B. -10%

Preliminary Cost Assessment

Cost Index Calculation (step 2)

difference

deviation

sales revenue/trading profit

REINVENTING WEIMAR NORDA New Creative Industry Hub

Analysis of Astor Piazzola’s Libertango The Structural System of an Artichoke Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh

A Bench for Two Image for Continuum - Architecture Exhibition Exploded Axonometric - Mobile Library

Misc.