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MATT TIERNEY

2011 City Hall

2011 Live+Work Housing

2013 ULI Competition

2012 Urb agriculture

2012 Ecodistrict.2010 Light Rail Station

2013 many nations R.P.

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2010 EK HIV Center

2012 Aquaponics

2013 KGSA Safe House

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The thoughtful confluence of interdependent factors into a cohesive tectonic language.

The way that an architectural idea evolves in response to light, shadow, wind, rain, sound, diurnal use, site forces, and technical constraints is one of iteration and negotiation. By utilizing multiple analog and digital

mediums to test ideas throughout the design process, each has a unique story it can reveal.

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type: Institutionalduration: 10 weekslocation: Eugene, ORprofessor: Donald Cornersize: 45,000 sq ft

skills: rhinoceros archicad artlantis photoshop multiframe laser cutting

topics: structural detail light transmission adaptable structural bays kinetic roofing radiant heating/cooling

EUGENE CITY HALL

A growing downtown civic district demanded

an updated city hall. A new structure in

the heart of a growing downtown which took

the needs of the city managers office and

those of the city counsel and married them

with the beauty of the natural landscape

of the pacific northwest. The resultant

design sought to abstract natural metaphors

present in the landscape into a cohesive

building design that's impact and abilities

were larger than the sum of its parts. A

district hub for stormwater treatment, an

energy production center, and a step towards

a new future for Eugene.

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type: mixed-use housingduration: 10 weekslocation: Eugene, ORprofessor: Jim Ticesize: 45,000 sq ft

skills: rhinoceros archicad artlantis photoshop phys. modeling laser cutting

topics: accessibility development strategies passive heating/cooling steep site

LIVE + WORK

The live+work building type is gaining momentum as more sections

of the population desire smaller dwellings, are moving to cities,

and are working remotely or in an entrepreneurial status. This

working and living design used tesselation and repetition to create

unique clusters of stacked apartments that dealt with the site

topography, natural daylighting, privacy, and access/connection

to outdoor space. Double height spaces make the apartments feel

large, while their foot print remained small and fully accessible.

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Tesselations of an L-shaped floor plan created different configurations. The resultant adjacencies created variation within the units (# of bd rms, accessible, live/work, live/studio, etc.) allowed a private garden, and optimized the construction process.

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type: transit mixed useduration: 12 weekslocation: Minneapolis, MNprofessor: Kristen Paulsensize: 55,000 sq ft

skills: rhinoceros photoshop phys. modeling laser cutting illustrator phys. model renderings

topics: transit systems cladding cold climate assemblies kinetic facades

LIGHTRAIL STATION

Situated in an existing freight railroad corridor, this light

rail station tried to reconcile the lost ecology of the prairie

grassland it resided within and propose a precedent for public

art-enhanced stations for Minneapolis' new public transit

system. The program included spaces for art installation,

ecological learning, performance and art education facilities.

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rooftop performance space

public circulation core

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A kinetic, metal skin wrapped the simple rectilinear building to create shading and passive fenestration benefits while giving the facade a sculptural skin, optimized to the climate.

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type: urban tribal hdqtrsduration: 10 weekslocation: Eugene, ORprofessor: Brook Mullersize: 55,000 sq ft

skills: rhinoceros hand drafting kerkythea sketchup photoshop environmental modeling topics: cultural sensitivity heavy timber construction ecological design productive landscape urban planning

MANY NATIONS RESTORATION PROJECT

This project aims to restore a building, a riparian ecology, and a displaced culture simultaneously. By harnessing the benefits of the site (river setback allowance, historical art deco structure, location within a larger development) and integrating native american culture a balance can be struck and stacked benefits arise.

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An entry to the gallery, a habitat for wetland species, and a walking timeline of Pacific Northwest Native culture.

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Target ecologies and corresponding species were identified using native patterns of movement within the landscape. The site turns into a didactic natural museum of useful plants, perfectly suited to the site, embedded in the history of the kalapuyan land management strategies.

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providing frameworks for the way our cities, neighborhoods, streets, and buildings work together to form resilient systems for supporting life.

A different set of constraints, concerns, and opportunities exist at this larger scale of design. By creating interdisciplinary teams drawing from landscape architecture, planning, business, and architecture, a multi-faceted approach to design thinking emerges. The resultant proposals seek to stack environmental, economic, and social benefits to create feasibility in development.

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type: masterplanduration: 10 weekslocation: portland, ORprofessor: Nico Larcosize: 512 acresteam: Chris Watkins (MBA/MArch) Liz Podowski (MLA)

Nigel Fenton (MArch)

skills: illustrator photoshop arcmap interdisciplinary teamwork critical habitat

topics: interdisciplinary sust.. development env.. analysis urban ecological habitat

PORTLAND: GATEWAY ECODISTRICT

Gateway is located outside of the

Portland, Oregon metro area and is

home to a diverse group of people and

has a burgeoning medical, residential,

retail presence. Working with an

interdisciplinary team of landscape

architecture, business, architecture,

and planning students, this project

aimed to make incremental, catalytic

design interventions over time that

had multiple simultaneous benefits-

ecological, social, and economic.

By creating a series of nodal design moves,

within a larger conceptual framework,

the scope of the project considered the

timeline of the real world and designed

for flexibility and resiliency over time.

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type: Brownfield urban ag.. centerduration: 10 weekslocation: Detroit, MIprofessor: Melinda nettlessize: 13 acres

skills: archicad artlantis photoshop phys. modeling laser cutting

topics: urb. food systems local DIY culture district energy adaptive reuse Stormwater management systems thinking

DETROIT: DIY CENTRAL

Imagining a new industrial

identity for Detroit, Michigan

founded on the growing urban

agriculture and DIY art culture

began with an exploration of

the agricultural, ecological,

and civic roots of this charged

site. The deserted 9 acre

Detroit Tiger's baseball stadium

site allowed the design to give

this unique part of Detroit's

history and equal playing field

with its exciting future as a

hub of agricultural innovation.

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type: grad student competitionduration: 2 weekslocation: Minneapolis, MNprofessor: Deni Ruggerisize: 1.25 sq milesteam: Chris Watkins (MBA/MArch)

Liz Podowski (MLA)

Amanda Bednarz (MLA)

Jess Yarrish (MArch)

skills: rhinoceros archicad artlantis sketchup photoshop gis

topics: market analysis form-based code urban habitat stormwater mgmt. planting schemes

GERALD D. HINES COMPETITION MINNEAPOLIS: ULI 2013

an interdisciplinary team of graduate students drawing from landscape

architecture, architecture, and business had two weeks to create a

comprehensive master plan for a new stadium district in Minneapolis, MN.

By tapping into the local culture, a sensitive design proposal that aligned

the ecological and recreational goals of a progressive culture with the

economic goals of sustainable development was realized.

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creating equity and opportunity through design is a primary tenant of meaningful projects.

Through an inclusive design process, I have had the opportunity to help address social, economic, and environmental factors at a range of scales. The design process consistently utilized local knowledge of climatic phenomenon, local material selection, and traditional building practices to bring a layer of ownership to each project.

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type: community health structureduration: 6 weeks on-site/1 year totallocation: Mfangano Island, Kenyaorganization: organic health responsesize: 25,000 sq ft

skills: leadership position on-site construction on-site drawing inclusive design process rhinoceros autocad photoshop

topics: cultural sensitivity health (hiv/aids, malaria, etc.) security passive ventilation/shading solar energy site water management

EKIALO KIONA HIV/AIDS CLINIC

Located in the "hot zone" of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa, Mfangano

island is a community of fishermen and subsistence farmers. introduction

of a non-native fish (nile perch) in 1950 and a foreign fishing industry

have created a drifting source of income and a highway for hiv

transmission. The Ekialo Kiona Community Center has created a cyber

testing program and a multitude of other community activities all

aimed at creating healthy, lifestyles for the people of Mfangano while

increasing awareness.

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type: design/buildduration: 1 year research, 5 weeks on-sitelocation: Mfangano Island, Kenyaorganization: organic health response & UC Berkeleysize: 3,800 gallons (12' W x 40' L x 16' H)

skills: grant writing leadership position on-site construction on-site drawing extensive research structural analysis solar power install physical prototyping

topics: cultural sensitivity local agriculture techniques nighttime security local materials/skill site water management

AQUAPONIC ALCHEMYSOLAR-POWERED AGRICULTURE

By winning a first place prize in the UC Berkeley "Big Ideas

Competition" a project seeking to create an unprecedented

type of agricultural system in rural Kenya found its funding

source. Leading a team of three architecture and landscape

architecture students coming from UPenn, and University of

Oregon, we traveled to Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria to

build a structure with local artisans. Using local materials

and labor, this system produces native tilapia, fresh greens,

and fruiting vegetables year-round in a semi-closed loop

system powered completely by solar energy and constructed

under budget.

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type: dormitory/schoolduration: ongoinglocation: Kibera, Kenyaorganization: KGSAsize: 12,000 sq ft

skills: leadership position on-site survey on-site drawing inclusive design process archicad autocad photoshop artlantis

topics: cultural sensitivity health (hiv/aids, malaria, etc.) security of schoolgirls site access passive ventilation/shading solar energy alternative cooking fuels

KIBERA GIRLS SOCCER ACADEMYSAFEHOUSE

Located in the second largest slum in the

world, Kibera girls soccer academy sought

a design for a dormitory that was both an

extension of the existing school and a safe

haven for 60 girls who had unsafe living

conditions at home. During the summer of 2012

on-site visits and focus sessions with the

girls and administration allowed the design

to evolve in an organic way to address the

climatic, economic, and social contexts that

defined the area. Fundraising schematics

were created and the building is scheduled

for early 2013 ground breaking.

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Organic Health Response Project Designer (2009-Present)- Created the design and advised in the construction of a HIV treatment facility and community center on a rural island in Lake Victoria, Kenya. - Directed the design and construction of a biodynamic aquaponic farming system for developing populations with an interdisciplinary team. - Wrote grant proposals for several sustainable initiatives and secured funding to implement them.

Moki Design Collective Founder (2008-present)- Facilitated inclusive design visioning sessions and created a schematic design set for the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy in Kibera Slums, Kenya during the summer of 2012. - Designed a guest house in Rusk County, WI with plans to build in 2013.- Created logos, merchandise, and promotional material for the music industry.

Universal Designers and Consultants Technical Coordinator (2008-2012)- Surveyed many building types and created detailed reports giving clients a managed list of problems and universal design solutions.- Created a data organization system for the company’s new website which required the coordinated organization of 30+ years of media and data. - Gained an in-depth knowledge of ANSI, ADA-BAAG, ADAAG and UBC codes.

Watermark Initiative LLC Research and Technology Associate (Summer 2010) - Designed graphic press sets used in client meetings.- Researched water poverty in specific locations throughout Africa and proposed agricultural solutions.

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(email) mtier0067@gmail.com (tel) 651.491.7830

MATT TIERNEY

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DIGITAL MODELING: Archicad, Rhino, Sketchup, Revit.PHYSICAL MODELING: Laser Cutting, 3D Solids, CNC Routing, Foam Cutting, Landscapes, ConceptualRENDERING: Artlantis, Kerkythea, Photoshop, Sketchup Collage, VRay, Maxwell, Flamingo, Sketch (Revit, Archicad).PRESENTATION: Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Acetone Transfer, Collage, Dry Mounting.INTERACTIVE: Dreamweaver, Joomla, Content Management Systems, Google Analytics.

ACADEMICS: National Honors Society Member (2001-2005), Dean’s List (‘06-’10) (UMN)DESIGN: Undergraduate Research Opportunity Recipient (UMN 2009-2010) Fibiger Design Research Award (UMN 2009-2010) USGBC Natural Talent Competition: Honorable Mention (2011) Berkeley Big Ideas Competition: 1st Place Global Poverty Alleviation Category (2011)

BROOK MULLER: studio professor ________________________________ bmuller@uoregon.eduJAMES LUTZ: design mentor _______________________________________lutzx120@umn.eduNICO LARCO: studio professor _____________________________________ nlarco@uoregon.eduJOHN SALMEN: president UD&C ____________________________________ jsalmen@udconsultants.com

Major: (B.S.) Bachelor of Science in ArchitectureMinor: (B.E.D.) Environmental Design College of Design, University of Minnesota: (Minneapolis, MN)Master of Architecture Option II Candidate College of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)

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