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Alexander Bahr
Architect, writer, designer, and philanthropist; Alexander Bahr works to expand architectural thought and build happiness into society. Using many different media and practices, Mr.Bahr pushes the envelope of what is norm and strives for perfection. Understanding that every problem has a different set of challenges, Mr.Bahr always creates new and interesting solutions for clients needs.
Mr.Bahr is currently going through the Intern Development Program and is continually pushing his experience in LEED. Currently Alexander Bahr holds a B.S. Architecture from Catholic University of America and is a LEED Green Associate.
GSA Visitor Center
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Site Plan
Date of Project: June 2013/Senior Year
Group Collaborators: Robert Lang,
Marceico Gurerro, Silvia Ivanova
What was the Problem: Design a Visitor
Center for the Department of Homeland Security’s
new campus in Washington D.C.
Approach: The Center uses precise perforations
in the building’s skin to create an interactive and
visual timeline in our nation’s war on terror. Measuring
the sun’s position and path during specific events
in our history, the building uses the sun’s rays to
project beams of light that penetrate the skin to
illuminate our past. Rather than a somber and
depressing recitation of tragic events, this gives us
an opportunity to show that while we can never
forget events in our past, the Department of
Homeland Security is creating a safer tomorrow.
Duties:• Collaborated with one other to build Revit
model, and renderings
• Created construction documents of major
building components
• Collaborated with two others to build all
physical models
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Section Perspective
GSA Visitor Center
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Axonometric Plan of Structure
After the design development phase of was
completed, the project was taken through
material selection and construction documents
phase. The project had a minimum efficiency
standard of LEED Gold, thus material selection
and building details are crucial to accomplish that
goal. The project specified many different systems
and energy saving strategies such as green roofs,
grey-water collection, and passive heating and
cooling. For example the detail shown on this page
highlights the capillary mat system, which is highly
energy efficient because it heats and cools the
building radiantly through the walls and floors and
not the air.
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Section Detail of Wall, Roof and Foundation
GSA Visitor Center
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Entry Board for DC UNBUILT Competition
GSA Visitor Center
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Time of Project
Name of Project
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Sadler Residence
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Rendering of Half Bath
19Sadler Residence
Perspective of Living Room with Furniture Selection
Date of Project: June 2013
Budget: $60,000
Project Scope: Remodel a 1940 Georgian
home in a contemporary style, while keeping its
vintage spirit, on a tight budget.
Description: Simple modifications to the
floor plan transformed this residence from a series
of cramped rooms into a sleek and open space.
Highlighting the double-height ceilings in the living
room, a new color palette and contemporary
furniture created an inviting and warm environment.
The little-used dining room was updated with a
serene color palette, and we added much needed
storage. The powder room is an homage to the
owner’s love of his favorite jazz clubs: the mirror
and tile work together to create dramatic effect.
Overall, the home now combines the hospitality of
the traditional southern bungalow with a ease and
comfort of a modern, urban lifestyle.
Duties: • Collaborated with one other to design entire
scope of the project
• Created all renderings and descriptive
drawings
• Choose and priced all furniture and
construction in project
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Sadler Residence
Ground Floor Plan
Passeggiata A Pizza Rotonda: Graphite on Paper
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Hand Sketches
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Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center
25Hand Sketches
Description: Drawing is not just a graphic
medium to show an architect’s ideas, drawing is
a tool to explore through architectural ideas and
layering them together. Every page has several
different drawings on top of each other to explore
layering and depict more information to an
audience. Several different techniques are used
to highlight the urban environment and it takes
into account many different social, economic and
political factors all at once. It is this complexity
that the project sets out to diagram and display.
Capitoline Hill
On a rainy Sunday morning, a man unloads a crate of Red Delicious apples from his truck as eagerly awaiting passers-by watch. This man is just one of a growing number of farmers driving their crop to DC city markets, like this one in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. According to the USDA, farmers’ markets in Washington DC have grown by 14.4 percent in the past year. And it doesn’t look like that number is slowing down with organizations like FreshFarm Markets, http://www.freshfarmmarkets.org, where the man unloading his apples and over 150 other farmers and food providers supply food to 11 different markets spread throughout the city.
Excerpt from “An Architect’s Vision of food”
Link to site: http://architecturedcblog.com/
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AIADC Architecture Blog
Blog homepage
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Urban Cowboy Pop-Up Store
Front Entrance
Custom Milled Merchandise Shelves and Clothes Hanger with Low Laying Boot Rack
Check-out Counter made with Reclaimed Wood Base
and Plastic Counter top
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Date of Project: Summer 2013
Type of Project: Hypothetical
What was the Problem: To help a client
from the beginning idea of a project to the implication
and branding
How it was Solved: The Urban Cowboy is
a hypothetical project to promote an architectural
design firm that specializes in pop-up stores and
graphic branding. The project took on three phases:
branding and strategy, concept and design,
construction and visualization. The first phase of the
project understood the client’s needs to have a
brand and image that a 18-45 year old audience
would think of as cool and hip; A pop-up store
was determined to the best solution. The design
of the pop-up store builds upon the western
theme with the draped canvas ceiling and brass
and walnut furniture.
Duties: • Lead Designer and Architect
• Created Logos and Conceptual ideas for
branding
• Created the all digital components and
descriptive drawings
Branding Iteration: Final Logo
Urban Cowboy
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Rendering of Storefront at Night
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WHAT I’VE DONE
EducationB.S. Architecture at The Catholic University of America, May 2013
Experience
Junior Designer: KS International (May 2013 - November 2013)
Interior Architectural Intern: NEVO Group. (May 2013 - July 2013)
Designed floor plans to accurately assess space needs for the Department of Health and Human Services. KS International, 1600 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1400 McLean, VA 22102
Designed interiors for a variety of projects, selected furniture, fixtures and materials. Developed 3D renderings and construction documents. Managed projects timelines and requirements. NEVO Group. 1010 Wisconsin Ave. NW | Suite 250 | Washington, DC 20007 202.684.9880 | [email protected].
WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO FOR YOUI want to foster new and interesting spaces and push myself farther in architectural exploration. I would like to express my enthusiasm for architecture and design to every person I meet and have the opportunity to inspire other greater work. I would like to continue to push myself farther in the IDP program and build my knowledge of LEED and sustainability.
WHAT I CAN OFFER• Strong Design Skills: I can quickly dive into any project and create construction
documents
• LEED Green Associate: Being certified as LEED Green Associate, I can bring a fresh
perspective to every assignment and use latest green techniques and
technology.
• Writer/Collaborator of AIA DC Blog: I can write about subjects that will grab people
attention and network the school’s work to a broader audience.
• Advanced Rendering Skills: Using Revit and Photoshop, I can create renderings and
descriptive drawings
• Project Management Experience: I can help maximize workflow and productivity
• Government Experience: Working with the Department of Health and Human
Services , I can bring a highly professional work ethic and teach others how
to do the same.
• Proactive Approach: I have a can-do attitude and there is not project too small
that I won’t execute with enthusiasm.
Intern Architect: Fox Architects (November 2013 - Present)
Created renderings and project boards for client’s needs. Help with general design and construction documents of several high profile projects. Fox Architects, 1121 14th St NW # 300, Washington, DC 20005
Alexander Bahr
70 Bates St. NW
Washington , D.C. 20001
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 708-941-0045
Alexander Bahr