Sara E. Cheikelard

Clerestory

Clerestory -n.- from clere “clear,” in a sense “light, lighted,” and story

The following projects embrace the lightness and delicacy that architecture can take on so that the structure does not overpower what’s around it. It can even tell its story, as well as the the story of its surroundings.

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Field SketchesRetro-Fiber, Digital ManufacturingFall 2009

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A Gateway for Greenville, Greenville, SCFall 2010

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Clemson Landing, Clemson, South CarolinaSpring 2011

Sonic BridgeRevitalizing downtown Genova while respecting its rich culture and medieval and historical contexts

Spring 2010

Location:Piazza Campetto, Genova, ItalyProgram:Mixed use commercial and residentialConsiderations:Context,Revitalization,Sunlight,Sound,Communication & ConnectionTeam:Sara Cheikelard,Evan Leinbach,Jeffrey PaulingProfessors:Bernhard Sill,Allessandro Rocca,Luca Rocco

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Columns and Elevator shaft

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ProgramTo use sound to connect Piazza Campetto with Piazzetta Tavarone while the side streets and apartments remain sonically isolated.

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The perforated metal skin unifies and blends together the public and private spaces while controling privacy and light penetration. The missing panels in the skin act as apartment windows and are derived from a musical score.

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Ground Floor, Music Bar

First Floor, Clerestory level and residents’ lobby

Second through Sixth floors, Apartments

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View from Piazza Campetto, showing the context reflected by the heavy walls

View from Piazzetta Tavarone, looking through the stage to Piazza Campetto

Interior of the Music bar from the stage, looking back towards Piazzetta Tavarone

The skin glows from the interior at night, reflecting the light out, the reverse of its daytime function.

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Clerestory level for light, ventilation, and buffering the sound

The stage uses Piazza Campetto as a backdrop for performances

Residents’ rooftop terrace accessed by elevator and central courtyard stairway

The windows occur more frequently as you move down the building because more light is needed due to the narrow streets.

The skin wraps the private areas of the building, including the apartments, residents’ entrance, elevator, and lobby.

Rustic walls reflect context and provide exterior sound barrier and interior acoustics

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Section model showing the structure of the

floors and central stainway

The section perspective cuts through the grand stairway and central courtyard typical of historic Genova. The clerestory and “floating” lobby are also shown.

Massing section showing the building in the

context on both sides of the piazzas

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GradientCreating a three-dimensional diffusion of light

Fall 2009, Digital Manufacturing

Location:Clemson, South CarolinaProgram:Lighting DeviceConsiderations:Light DiffusionProfessor:Doug Hecker

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Light

This 3D structure is designed to split the light into different striations at varying intensities, much like natural rock formations. The bending faces change in thickness and have a gradient of lines that become closer together as they move away from the light source, creating an interesting

gradient of light.

Precedents of Bending light occurring at Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Digital model of the overall shape derived from the canyons, designed to hold a standard light bulb fitting

The model was created using a modeling program and a 3-D printer. The formwork created was solid so the layers of cornstarch and glue would create a structural object. This project tested the properties of light through a 3-D object and through space. The limits of 3-D printing were also tested, pushing for the thinnest members possible.

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Pause: A Social IntersectionClemson’s bicycle network that reaches out into the community

Fall 2009

Location:College Avenue, Clemson, South CarolinaProgram:Bicycle Share central hubConsiderations:Context,Community outreach,Sustainability,AccessibilityProfessor:Doug Hecker

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Location

In order to keep with the context of downtown Clemson’s small town vernacular, the eastern edge of the site facing the street is broken down to smaller facades as the building is pulled back, creating public spaces off of the street.

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The Clemson bicycle station serves as the central hub to a community-wide bicycle system. Auxilliary hubs are located at

popular areas surrounding Clemson University, including apartments complexes, surrounding cities, and on-campus locations,

such as the centrally located library.

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The walls are made of channel glass with steel beams running through them for support. The translucent quality of the glass allows you to see movement on the interior of the building. You can see bicycles moving from the ground level to the raised street behind on the vector path. This translucency draws people to the building, as it is only partially visible from the main street. The interaction of the interior and exterior happenings of the building creates a unique experience for the users of the space.

Materiality

The basic geometry was created by vectors

from the surrounding buildings and the ideal

pathways through the site.

VIew showing the steel structure in the

translucent walls

The vectors cut into the site to create outdoor seating areas, the apartments, and a bike path that passes through the site making the raised street behind the building accessible.

View showing the transparancy of the wall

The bike path that runs through the site is suspended on steel cables, so that the moving traffic of the bikes through the building does not interfere with the other functions occurring on the ground floor.

Bicycle Traffic

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The light roof structure is the basic plan of the vectors spanning the site’s entire footprint, thereby unifying the

site.

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Bicycle Ramp Details Bicycle entrance from College Avenue

Under the bicycle ramp at its highest point Exterior/Interior view from Sloan Street

View from Clemson Avenue Bicycle entrance from Clemson Avenue

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Anderson OutreachA train station that connects the old and the new

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Spring 2009

Location:Anderson, South CarolinaProgram:Multi-use train stationConsiderations:Context,Community outreach,Circulation,History,Natural LightProfessor:David Lee

The site for this project is in the historic district of downtown Anderson, South Carolina. The circulation of the area greatly influenced the design of the bulding, not only as a transitional area but also as an important city marker for Anderson.

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Upper Level, private offices, conference room, and cafe

Street Level, ticket offices, restrooms, balcony access

Lower Level, train platform, waiting area, news stand

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The large openings create a sense of openness in a semi-underground space

The balconies are located at street level, but overlook the train tracks 24’ below

Due to the unique geographical placement of the site and the location of the surrounding buildings, shadow studies determined the materiality of the three-level station to optimize light intensities throughout the building. The perforated metal wall on the west side blocks the intensity of the setting sun. A picture window is located on the east side and funtions as an overlook to historic Main Street.

Materiality

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The cross section shows the vertical distribution of spaces.

The upper floor has the lowest ceiling, creating a more intimate environment away from the trains.

At street level, the double height creates the grand entrance typical to train stations.

The platform is the tallest and most open area due to the 24’ drop from the strreet to accommodate the trains.

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The perforated metal is oriented to the west in order to block out some of the direct harshness of the setting sun, while still letting in natural light.

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RetroFiberRe-purposing fiberglass into window systems

Fall 2009, Digital Manufacturing

Location:Clemson, South CarolinaProgram:Window SystemConsiderations:Context,Materiality,Connection,SustainabilityTeam:Sara Cheikelard,Daniel HutchersonJason TenenbaumProfessor:Doug Hecker

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Fiberglass, raw material

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Build Process

Create and prepare a mold

Apply the resin and catalyst

Dry for 24 hours

UV Print or spray paint

The project’s focus is to explore the limits of fiberglass, testing its transparency, durability, and thickness. Working with the company Fiber-Tech, techniques were discovered to use fiberglass in new ways, such as in a window system.

Materiality

Study model of the overlapping effects of layering on transparancy

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Translucency

Once the material properties were explored, they were applied to a new window system that supported “life vessels” for water, animals, and plants. The surface becomes interactive from the inside of the building out. By applying only 2 layers of low density fiberglass with clear resin, the structure is sturdy and remains translucent. This favors a window system because light penetrates, but privacy is preserved.

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Hydro-PurificationRevitilizing the River-Arts district and purifying the French Broad river

Fall 2009

Location:Asheville, North CarolinaProgram:Mixed-use residential and Community CenterConsiderations:Context,Community outreach,Circulation,Water Purification,Flood planeTeam:Sara Cheikelard,Kyle Goebel, Logan Harrell,Jason TenenbaumProfessor:Doug Hecker

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This 13- acre site along the French Broad River is a Brownfield site due to the pollution of the river that connects North Carolina and Tennessee. The main focus for the project is to clean up the river by reducing the runoff from this site. By altering the topography and adding a water-filtering canopy across most of the site, 300,000

gallons of water can be filtered per year.

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The canopy is transparent and lets enough light through to support small vegetation. Holes are cut in the canopy for larget trees to stretch through. The light aluminum structure supports the weight of the water pushing down. The canopy is shaped so that the water runs to the funnels using gravity and so it doesn’t pool on top.

Canopy

The topography has been altered to encourage surface water to flow to the river

Vehicular circulation is around the edges, only entering for direct access to residences

A system of canals filters the surface water as it runs to the river

Public greenspaces encourage engagement with the river and showcase water filtration systems, while private greenspaces allow the residents to interact with each other

Single-use residential units and dual-use with artists’ studios follow the pattern of the canals

The canopy actively harvests and funnels rainwater for use in the canals and residences

The figure ground drawing shows the future expansion that the project can take on, further cleaning up the river.

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Residential Housing

Mixed-Use housing

Public Plaza and market

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First floor and private gardens

Second floor

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Rooftop terrace

The housing units are 2-4 stories, each with a rooftop terrace and ground floor garden. About 1000 people can be housed on site. Being located in a major flood plane, the housing is elevated 10’ and allows resident parking underneath.

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Permeate Collection Material

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The funnels that collect the rainwater from the canopy filter it as it travels down through layers of permeable filtration membranes. The cleaned water flows into the channels and eventually back into the river. Water features and small fountains occur where the funnels meet the canals to celebrate the water.

Filtration System

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A Gateway for GreenvilleChanging the skyline and creating a connection

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Fall 2010

Location:Greenville, South CarolinaProgram:Mixed-use residential, hotel, retailConsiderations:Context,Natural Light,Circulation,Skyline,Reedy RiverProfessor:Yuji Kishimoto

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This site is located at one of the main entrances to Greenville, next to the Bi-Lo Center that holds concerts and large events. A parking garage is located adjacent to the site, providing public parking and access to the site over the road. This site is also the highest point in Greenville, providing spectacular views to the Blue Ridge Mountains, downtown Greenville, the Reedy River, and Falls Park.

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The fluid nature of the site is inspired by the motion of water through the site. The water’s motion carves out a pedestrian corridor between the buildings, influencing the placement of the apartment buildings and hotels, pathways and bridges, and greenspaces.

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The typical floor plans for the apartment and hotel levels use the elevator shafts, stairwells, and columns as the main supports. Residential units feature 1-3 bedrooms, den, and kitchen and dining areas. Both the hotel and apartment buildings have underground parking.

Structure

Typical floor plans for the residential buildings and the hotels. There are over 300 hotel rooms and 230 apartments on site.

Plan detail showing the bridge across North Church Street, connecting to downtown

Plan detail showing the bridge connection to the parking garage, providing parking for the public greenspaces

Plan detail showing the water sculpture at the entrance to the site and the beginning of the fluid pathway

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The two residential buildings located on the east side are the main focal points as you enter Greenville through Highway 385. These buildings are notched out in order to move the eye through the site and into downtown. Open floor plans are located on these levels that feature the carved out portion, being enclosed in glass only on three sides. The space overlooks the main passageway through site, exhibiting the fluid pathway.

The View Downtown

Massing section showing the changes to Greenville’s skyline

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Ground floor plans showing lobby and pools in the residential buildings and the hotels’ lobbies and cafes.

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Site Pathway Details

Model Details

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The section perspective shows the dual topography of the site. The translucent first layer of topography separates the retail floor from the main functions of the buildings, while the existing topography separates the underground parking. Both have separators where they meet the building for light penetration.

Dual Topography

Clemson LandingA multi-use community and social center on Lake Hartwell

Spring 2011

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Clemson, South Carolina

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Mixed use commercial and residential

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Context,

Lake front,

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Elevation Changes

Professor:

Robert Bruhns

A Unique SiteThis site is located on Highway 123 in Clemson on Lake Hartwell, with a 22 foot change in elevation leading down to the water. The views to the lake play an important role in determining the geometries present on site. The central courtyard area is divided into smaller piazzas at varying elevations, creating small and large gathering areas. The main path through the courtyard leads you to an amphitheater with the stage floating

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Longitudinal Section showing Changes in Elevation

In order to make the water’s edge more accessible, the amphitheater is excavated into the site, with the stage overhanging the water, using the lake as a backdrop to performances.

The dock extends from out from the covered seating area and has twelve boat slips, making the retail areas accessible by water.

The hexagonal restaurant provides 180 degree views of the lake with unobstructed floor to ceiling windows and a small patio.

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These details show the structure of the hexagonal restaurant that overlooks the lake. The central cupola forms the tension ring that supports the pitch of the roof while letting light into the interior.

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The apartments are raised up one level to allow for retail on the ground level. The retail blocks alternate with the structural columns that support the entire building. The hallways are broken up into lengths of three and four apartments by breezeways that allow for circulation and common spaces. The western-most parts of the roofs are accessible as they overlook Lake Hartwell. The lake views are further celebrated by the asymmetrical balconies which ensure good views for each apartment.

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Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County Internship

1 Story House Rendering

2 Story House Rendering

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Bedroom 1Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Kitchen

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3 Bedroom House plan, construction, and completion

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Clemson University, Clemson, SCBA in Architecture; Environmental Science and Policy minorCumulative GPA: 3.82Date of Graduation: May 2011

Sara E. Cheikelard

1843 Peters PlaceClearwater, Fl 33764 saraelizabeth89@gmail.com

Education

Related course work:AutoCAD Graphic Organization Google SketchUp Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesignRhinoceros Sketching

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for Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Community Education, and solar energy grantsDesigned: Monument sign for a townhome development, three bedroom house for a narrow lot, several spatial modifications for different houses, renderings for houses in their new development, and signs for display in their model townhome to showcase the environmentally friendly technologies presentPrepared: construction documents including HVAC, plumbing and electrical

Professional Experience

Calhoun Honors College at Clemson UniversityPresident’s List 2007 and Spring 2009Dean’s List Fall 2008, 2009, 2010, Spring 2010Awarded Out of State Tuition Scholarship from Clemson UniversityAwarded $8000 Trustee Scholarship from Clemson University Board of TrusteesAwarded $2000 George C. and Kathleen Wright Scholarship

Honorsand Awards

American Institute of Architecture Students: Treasurer 2009, Fundraising Director 2010-2011 2011 Architecture Career Fair ChairFreedom By Design team member 2010-2011Habitat for Humanity volunteer 2005-2011Study Abroad Spring 2010 in Genova, Italy

Activities

References Ron Spoor, Chief Operations OfficerHabitat for Humanity of Pinellas County(727) 536-4755

Lauren Mitchell, Architecture ProfessorClemson University(864) 656-6425

Proficiencies: Rhino, Photoshop, and Hand Rendering; CAD drawing; Hand and Digital Modeling; Oil Pastel, Ad Marker, and Colored Pencil Drawings

Full Portfolio available at: http://www.wix.com/scheike/designs

Graduated Magna cum Laude