Nelson portfolio 2015

Christopher Allen nelson

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To obtain a challenging position that allows me to utilize the diverse technical skills I have acquired. I am a strong believer in collaborative design and have participated as a team member, or team leader for numerous Architecture classes, competitions, and built design pieces. My influences draw from a background in anthropology, as well as a general interest in cultural interaction, digital fabrication and design. I believe that interaction is a key factor in the design and creation of the built environment. I hope to one day utilize all of these aspects to gain experience in my chosen field in order to eventually receive an architecture license.

Masters of Architecture: Arizona State University - Tempe, Arizona - August 2012 - May 2014Architecture Cumulative GPA: 3.5

Bachelor of Science in Architecture: University of Texas - Arlington, Texas - August 2007 - December 2011 - Minor: AnthropologyArchitecture Cumulative GPA: 3.3

Study Abroad: Rome Studio - Summer 2011 Paris Studio - Fall 2013

I have a thorough knowledge of the following computer programs: AutoCAD, Rhino, 3Ds Max, Keyshot, Revit, Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and InDesign), Corel Paint Shop Pro, Final Cut Pro, Mic-rosoft Office, Real Flow

Other Skills: filing systems, scanners, copiers, large format plotters, laser cutters, CNC milling, and 3D printing equipment.

- Winner of the Arizona State University X-Square Competition: 2013X-Domos Project

- Student Leader: Dean Candidate Selection Board

- Published in the 2014 Competition: The Unbelievable ChallengeSnow Globe Fields

Christopher Allen Nelson

work experienCe:steelman and partners june 2014 - Currentproject Coordinator las vegas, nevada

Plays an integral role on several project teams and is responsible for delivering and completing all phases of building development projects of varying size and complexity. The Project Coordinator is responsible for directing, organizing and controlling project phases, under the direction of a Project Manager & Senior Designer.

(Asu) herberger institute for deisgn & the Arts August 2012 - May - 2014digital lab Aide tempe, Arizona

My role was to implement a variety of customer service techniques to ensure that students have or could obtain what they need to succeed both technologically and strategically. The job also consisted of the research and development of new methods for improving digital lab technology while maintaining clear communication with the team regarding our expectations. Also part of the job was ensuring that we are openly communicating to the students regarding what happens on a daily basis in the Digital Lab.

lionakis design Group june 2013 - August - 2014Civic / Commercial intern sacramento, California

My role was to design small scale additions, and projects for various California State facilities. It involved creating bidding, design and construction packages for use in all phases of design and construction. As in intern I participated in various programs, and meetings with a variety of disciplines to gain a thorough professional understanding of how the profession operates.

brenda’s drawing board january 2012 - August - 2012draftsman beaumont, texas

My role was to assist with the measurement of residential and industrial buildings on location; verify measurements displayed on customer provided drawings against location measurements; input data acquired into computers to produce drafts and final drawings; modify drawings as needed; scan/copy various documents; and a variety of other assigned duties.

tAble of Contents:ACAdeMiC projeCts

CultivAtinG MediCinAl lAndsCApes: 2014 - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Programs: Research, Retail, Hospitality, Entertainment, and Community

the industriAl inCubAtor: (2013) - Location: Paris, France (Rive Gauche; 13th Arr.) - Programs: Education, Retail, Residential

x-squAre CoMpetition: x-doMos: (2013) - Location: Tempe, AZ - Programs: Community - Exhibit stood from August 2013 to August 2014

perforMAtive flow: (2011) - Location: Dallas, TX - Programs: Commercial, Entertainment, Hospitality, Residential, Retail, and Transportation.

byzAntine revivAl: AuditoriuM: (2013) - Location: Houston, TX - Programs: Entertainment

professionAl projeCts

theAter of ConstruCtion: 2011 - Location: Florence, Italy - Programs: Museum, and Historic Preservation

buenA vue CAsino: 2014 - Location: Ione, CA - Programs: Entertainment, and Gambling

nAGAworld CAMbodiA 2: 2015 - Location: Phnom Penh, Vietnam - Programs: Entertainment, Gambling, and Hospitality

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Buena Vue Exterior Day View 4 September 04, 2014

CultivAtinG MediCinAl lAndsCApes

Concert DaysMarket DaysPublic DaysCultural MapSite Location

This project named Cultivating Medicinal Landscapes is a conceptual exploration of how public parks can come to serve a purpose for both the Community as well as Industry. the project set in an industrial corridor of Las Angeles is the fault line between Chinatown and the Industrial section of the city. Located next to one of the largest parks in the city the site hopes to teach the community the importance of horticulture through the creation of a multi-ecological research lab, community event space, and park.

Longitudinal Section

View: Garden Interior

View: Garden Entry

Cultivating medicinal L a n d s c a p e sChris Nelson +Julia Beardsley

aloe vera

echinacea

sea buckthorn

thyme

arid

ginseng

chinese yam

shaderosemary

globe artichoke

lemon balm

mediterranean

plantain

tropics

agnus castus

wu wei zi

tea tree

gotu kola

bamboo

marshmallow

pot gold marigold

peppermint

evening primrose

sage

siberian ginseng

liquorice

chamomile

milk thistle

great yellow gentian

great burdock

stinging nettle

mushrooms

st. john’s wort

comfrey

feverfewmullien

cannabis

lavender

arnica

prunella vulgaris

invasive

diverse climates

ginkgo biloba

retail

processing

Subtractive + Additive

Initial Idea Site Traffic

Program

IndustrialChinatown

Park

Light Rail

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Informal

Farmer’s Market

Concerts

Conceptual Plan: Ground Floor

the industriAl inCubAtor

This project takes place along the newly developed ecological boulevard in the 13th arrondissement along the Seine river. The area is a reclaimed industrial area which is being developed into a modern “green” design district. As such the history of it’s location and the goal of its future development is a rather interesting contradiction. Thus this project was created with an understanding of that basis. The industrial incubator was designed to be a community based on the evolution and further development of ecological science and design. The community would flow through the site and be able to learn, experience and become a part of the ecology of the city they inhabit.

View: Elevated Park

Level 01: Retail / Community Gardens

Program Evolution: Floor Plates Program Evolution: Massing Program Evolution: Combination

Level 02: Public Park

Level 03: University Class rooms / Auditoriums

Level 04: Visiting Professional Living

byzAntine revivAl: AuditoriuM

The Byzantine Revival is a project based in Houston Texas. The Menil Campus is a community based art collection and exhibition in the heart of Houston. As such the campus is intimately connected to both a school, residential community, and museum. This project was designed as an adaptive reuse project focusing on the Byzantine Chapel which is currently unoccupied and was created by a Menil family member. Instead of taking away the intimacy of the neighborhood this project chose to utilize the existing facility to create an auditorium for the community, visiting artists, and professionals.

View: Private Green Space View: Lobby View: Section

Cedar wood plankspanel hangersextruded Aluminium

Mullionsdouble layer Glass

waterproof Membrane

rigid insulation

Concrete on Metal deck

i-beam (bolted)

C-Channel (bolted)

Cedar wood planks (interior)

panel hangers(interior)

framed wall

window Glazing

low Concrete wall

flashing

Air space

rusticated stone veneer

flooring sleepers

wood flooring

ventilation Grate

12 in. return duct

Ceiling hangers

Mechanical basement

pedestrian Corridor

service Corridor

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structural Concrete wall

hss tube (4x6 in) Machined

C-Channel (machined)

rollers with Aluminium Clasps

inlayed C- Channel

inlayed flashing

waterproof Membrane

Concrete on Metal deck

finished Gypsum wall

i-beam (bolted)

precast Concrete wall

finished ceiling

framed door & wall

finished Gypsum wall

finished concrete flooring

12 in. return duct

Ceiling hangers

Mechanical basement

restroomspace

theaterspace

desiGned extrusion: perforMAtive flow

This Project is an exploration of Fluid dynamics, and how it can be integrated into a site to create a sinuous, multi-level, transversable space. Utilizing the previous site mapping studies, the design was centered on the expansion, connection and interconnectivity on both Main Street, and the Dallas underground network. Furthermore by creating a flexible shading system, spaces like these can be operable year round, and bring life back to the ground level, while still maintaining the underground network, and hubs.

Ground Floor Plan: - Lobby - Retail - Event Space

Amenities Level Plan: - Gym - Offices and Rentals - Gathering Space

Typ. Living Level Plan: - Maintenance and Storage - 1 - 3 Bedroom Units - Sky Lobby

Penthouse Level Plan: - Multiple Balconies - 2 Bedrooms

These diagrams represent the form as it evolved from theoretical particles to extruded programmed mass.

x-squAre CoMpetition: x-doMos

X-Domos is the 2013 installment of the yearly ASU X-Square competition piece. Offered to the winners of design excellence each group created their own design team and complete a full set of construction drawings. Once their design is chosen they must construct it within the given budget for the year. This project was designed to provide shade year-round and be able to change to adapt to a multiplicity of uses. Furthermore the extrusions create both public and private spaces within the geodesic dome shape.

Left: Design Intent Model.Right: Precedents - Epcot: Buck Fuller

- People’s Meeting Dome: Tejlgaard & Jepsen

- Neighborhood Jungle Gym

View: Early Design Render

View: Event in Space

View: Event in Space

theAter of ConstruCtion: MuseuM expAnsion

X-Domos is the 2013 install Furthermore the extrusions create both public and private spaces within the geodesic dome shape.

Level 02 - Floor Plan

Level 01- Floor Plan

Ground- Floor Plan

Basement- Floor Plan Section - Lighting Study

professionAl (nAtionAl): buenA vue

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Buena Vue Exterior Night View September 04, 2014

This project is located in Ione, CA and is a casino belonging to the Miwok tribe local to the area. As such it has been fully developed tot he tribe’s specifications and is currently in the process of construction.

Personal Participation: - Schematic Design through Construction Documents - Tasks consisted mostly on item specifications, mill-work, floor, wall, andtransition details.


Steelman PartnersSMBuena Vue Ground Level Plan S eptember 04, 2014

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Buena Vue Exterior Day View 5 September 04, 2014


updatingBuena Vue Food Court Dining View 1 September 04, 2014


Buena Vue Cafe View 1 September 04, 2014

September 04, 2014

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Presentation

professionAl (internAtionAl): nAGAworld: CAMbodiA

This project is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and is a casino and resort expansion to the pre-existing NagaWorld 1 complex (1/4 mile away). This project presents a number of challenges such as custom fabricated facade and roof elements. This project is currently in Design Development phase.

Personal Participation: - Schematic Design through Design Development - Tasks consisted of detailing roof, and facade elements along with the coordination of struc-tural challenges and interior specifications.

© 2014 Steelman Partners LLPSteelman PartnersSMNAGA FASHION CLUB Scheme 2 - Tropical Lounge Dining Plans December 11, 2014

© 2014 Steelman Partners LLPNagaworld Cambodia Building 2 Promenade Escalator View 1 December 11, 2014

© 2014 Steelman Partners LLPNagaworld Cambodia Building 2 Lobby View December 11, 2014

© 2014 Steelman Partners LLPNagaworld Cambodia Building 2 Level 24 Pool Deck Night View 2 December 11, 2014

© 2014 Steelman Partners LLPSteelman PartnersSMNagaworld Cambodia Building 2 Level 02 Plan December 11, 2014

© 2014 Steelman Partners LLPSteelman PartnersSMNagaworld Cambodia Building 2 Level 24 Hotel Tower Plan December 11, 2014

December 11, 2014


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Building 2 Summary