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Rehgan Smith's Architecture Portfolio

Hi! My name is Rehgan Smith. As an up and coming architect this is my chance to share my work and express my skills.

Thank you for checking out my college portfolio!

South River Circuit

As a final project I collaborated with my senior class to present a master plan scale project for the south branch area of the Chicago River. The South River Circuit is an inverted monorail system proposed to operate throughout Pilsen, Bridgeport, and the riverfront development and revitalization projects, connecting local residents and guests to existing infrastructure and amenities. The SRC aims to bridge communities and infill transit gaps, promoting connection to local commerce, opportunity for social engagement, and space for cultural articulation while safely and efficiently transporting riders.

Physical Model

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Poster

Booklet

Presentation

University Of Arizona Columbarium

The University of Arizona Columbarium is a communal space that is apart of Tucson's traditional celebration of Dios Delos Muertos. Every year there is a parade, the all souls procession, that goes around the city, eventually ending in a large gathering place where the "ceremonial lighting of the urn" takes place. This space is inspired by the event while also designed to offer a gathering place the rest of the year. In celebration of our lost loved ones, take a stroll through the interior and remanence over good memories of those who have passed. Equipped to handle 500+ people, the columbarium makes room for the procession, as well as space to pull away from the crowd and recess into more private spaces large enough for families. During the rest of the year, since the space is so large, the open air structure allows for privacy and solitude.

For more Info about the Procession: https://www.visitarizona.com/like-a-local/tucson-s-all-souls-procession-a-walk-to-remember/

University of Arizona Columbarium

Columbarium Interior

First Floor Interior

North West Street View

Second Floor Interior

University of Arizona Columbarium

Columbarium Interior

First Floor Interior

North West Street View

Bisbee Bunk-House

The Bisbee Bunk-House is a communal gathering space that is equipped to function as a café, a studio space, and a communal sleeping quarters. Located in Bisbee, Arizona, the space provides 24 hour access to the residents of the town as a safe multifunction building. The design of this space was an experiment in pushing and pulling a cube, then taking advantage of increased spatial area. The manipulated cube was able to create a balance between the interior vs. the exterior.

Stairs

Bisbee Bunk-House

Stairs

Studio Idea Sketch

Stair Sketch

Floor 1

Floor 2

Floor 3

Stairs

Bisbee Bunk-House

Stairs

Studio Idea Sketch

Stair Sketch

Mt. Lemon Tree Museum Retreat

This Museum Retreat is located on the top of Mount Lemon near Tucson, Arizona. A hot spot for school trips, the retreat is equipped with girls and boys temporary dorms, a grand dinning space, classrooms, a coffee shop, an art gallery, and a centralized outdoor amphitheater. With the focus of tree study, the building found its form by mimicking the surrounding pines. Reaching up into the sky in thin rectangular spaces, the structure holds platforms that allow one to walk amongst the leaves. Located on a steeply slanted hill, the height is enhanced allowing for beautiful views of the mountain range and surrounding forest.

Axon Sketch

Section

Floor 6

Floor 5

Floor 4

Floor 3

Floor 2

Floor 1

Amphitheater Render

A student stays behind to ask the teacher a question

Axon Sketch

Section

Floor 6

Floor 5

Floor 4

Floor 3

Graduate Housing

The following drawings express a simple apartment complex close to the University of Arizona, in the Barrio neighborhood. The main material used in the neighborhood is adobe, as a way to prevent the desert heat, as well as using minimal windows, shading elements, and flat roofing. The complex contains a communal dinning area, pool, garden / fire pit, and study spaces. Each unit has access to their own restrooms and showers, as well as private desks and sleeping areas.

Sections

Floor 1

Plans & Sections

Sections

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Understanding Interiors

Through rendering, the following images express my knowledge of how spaces are intended to be experienced.

Home Office Sections

Office 1

Office 1

Office 1

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Shipping Container Air BNB

Shipping Container Ari BNB

Office 2

Office 2

Office 2

Home Office Sections

Office 1

Office 1

Office 1

Kitchen

Revit Basics

The following exercise was how I was introduced into Revit. Beginning with Janga blocks as a spatial structure, we were tasked with creating a three story repeatable apartment space which we were then required to design from ground up in Revit.

Building Exterior

Ceiling Plan

Call Outs

Building Exterior

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Case Studies

The following images are case studies I did to understand foundational architectural aspects and impacts.

Be sure to click on the images for more information reflecting each project.

Carved Out Spaces

This study, based on the Thermal Baths in Vals Switzerland, was a way to understand how interiors can be carved out of mass. Similarly to how a sculptor cuts away at stone, this image shows the possibilities of what can be created from the removed mass. My own baths were then designed based on Peter Zumthors work.

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Manipulated Cube With Janga

This project has a focus on the aspect of push and pull and the space that is created in and around the moved mass. The use of the Janga blocks ensured the sizing was consistent while also being easily manipulated in a hands on exercise. After I found a form that I liked, I continued on by drawing the form from all angles, discovering the conditions that were made.

Bubble Bridge

In the scenario, I was tasked to create a structure in which to get across a small water way. Although implausible, I chose to design a bridge made of three glass bubbles which were supported by steel cables attached to two arches. This would allow for the pedestrian to walk across the clear bridge and have access to view the flora and fauna of the entire area. Within the connected bubbles would be a reinforced flat glass flooring, as well as shade elements above, to prevent a magnifying glass effect.

Steel Structure Study

This exploded axonometric view expresses the components of a simple steel structure and how it is constructed. Understanding the elements required to construct a building of this type supports my basic knowledge of how to properly design buildings.

Sun Study

For this study, I placed trees onto a 3D rendered site and tracked the resulting shadows. Doing this allowed me to understand the impact of light, the possibility of path creation, as well as shade coverage throughout the year.

Carved Out Spaces

This study, based on the Thermal Baths in Vals Switzerland, was a way to understand how interiors can be carved out of mass. Similarly to how a sculptor cuts away at stone, this image shows the possibilities of what can be created from the removed mass. My own baths were then designed based on Peter Zumthors work.

Manipulated Cube With Janga

This project has a focus on the aspect of push and pull and the space that is created in and around the moved mass. The use of the Janga blocks ensured the sizing was consistent while also being easily manipulated in a hands on exercise. After I found a form that I liked, I continued on by drawing the form from all angles, discovering the conditions that were made.

Bubble Bridge

In the scenario, I was tasked to create a structure in which to get across a small water way. Although implausible, I chose to design a bridge made of three glass bubbles which were supported by steel cables attached to two arches. This would allow for the pedestrian to walk across the clear bridge and have access to view the flora and fauna of the entire area. Within the connected bubbles would be a reinforced flat glass flooring, as well as shade elements above, to prevent a magnifying glass effect.

Steel Structure Study

This exploded axonometric view expresses the components of a simple steel structure and how it is constructed. Understanding the elements required to construct a building of this type supports my basic knowledge of how to properly design buildings.

Bubble Bridge

In the scenario, I was tasked to create a structure in which to get across a small water way. Although implausible, I chose to design a bridge made of three glass bubbles which were supported by steel cables attached to two arches. This would allow for the pedestrian to walk across the clear bridge and have access to view the flora and fauna of the entire area. Within the connected bubbles would be a reinforced flat glass flooring, as well as shade elements above, to prevent a magnifying glass effect.

Bubble Bridge

In the scenario, I was tasked to create a structure in which to get across a small water way. Although implausible, I chose to design a bridge made of three glass bubbles which were supported by steel cables attached to two arches. This would allow for the pedestrian to walk across the clear bridge and have access to view the flora and fauna of the entire area. Within the connected bubbles would be a reinforced flat glass flooring, as well as shade elements above, to prevent a magnifying glass effect.

Bubble Bridge

In the scenario, I was tasked to create a structure in which to get across a small water way. Although implausible, I chose to design a bridge made of three glass bubbles which were supported by steel cables attached to two arches. This would allow for the pedestrian to walk across the clear bridge and have access to view the flora and fauna of the entire area. Within the connected bubbles would be a reinforced flat glass flooring, as well as shade elements above, to prevent a magnifying glass effect.

Bubble Bridge

In the scenario, I was tasked to create a structure in which to get across a small water way. Although implausible, I chose to design a bridge made of three glass bubbles which were supported by steel cables attached to two arches. This would allow for the pedestrian to walk across the clear bridge and have access to view the flora and fauna of the entire area. Within the connected bubbles would be a reinforced flat glass flooring, as well as shade elements above, to prevent a magnifying glass effect.

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