C A I T L I NY O U N G S T E Rarch itectura l des ign portfo l io

" w i t h o u t c h a n g e , s o m e t h i n g s l e e p s i n s i d e u s a n d s e l d o m w a k e n s . "

- a n o n y m o u s

4 THE PLANTc o n c e p t u a l t h e s i s d e s i g n

6 LIVE / GROWcohousing built around urban gardening

8 BROOKLYN VELODROMEb ik ing arena and pub l ic park in Brook lyn Br idge Park

10 3000 WALNUT STREETh igh- r ise mixed-use o f f i ce and ho te l in Ph i lade lph ia

12 TRAVEL SKETCHESa f e w h a n d d r a w i n g s f r o m m y a d v e n t u r e s

14 CURRICULUM VITAE

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THE PLANTc o n c e p t u a l t h e s i s d e s i g n

The p lan t i s an URBAN FARM, com-muni ty food CO-OP, MARKETPLACE, and pub l ic PARK in Ph i lade lph ia wh ich a ims to c rea te a connect ion be tween peop le , indus t ry , and the re -sources they depend on . Located on a pos t - indus t r ia l s i te in Manayunk, the pro jec t commemorates the INDUSTRY o f the pas t wh i le es tab l i sh ing a new mode l fo r indus t ry in a modern c i ty . Th is i s accompl ished th rough sus ta in -ab le food produc t ion , d is t r ibu t ion and cu l tu re in Ph i lade lph ia .

My thes is p ro jec t i s a work in p rog-ress , w i th the f ina l ju ry tak ing p lace in May 2014. The drawings presented here were par t o f a conceptua l des ign rev iew in December 2013.

INFRASTRUCTUREsupported

COMMUNITYsupportedINDUSTRY

si te planphotoshop + hand drawing/pr ismacolor render

INFRASTRUCTUREsupported

COMMUNITYsupportedINDUSTRY

Riparian Buffer protects the island edge from erroding and from adjacent land , improves water quality and creates a habitat for creatures.use,

Existing HealthyRiparian Edge

Schuylkill River Venice Island (Fill, Brownfield) Venice Is.Rail Line

Manayunk Canal Towpath Trail Existing Commercialw/ Apartments Above

Main Street, Manayunk

Main Street, Manayunk+18.8’

Towpath and Venice Is. Rail Line+13.3’

Schuylkill River0.0’

Main Street, Manayunk+24.3’

Towpath+15.8’

Schuylkill River0.0’

Top of Venice Island +12.7’

Continuation ofPedestrian Path

Observation Deck

New Pedestrian Bridge Constructed based on existing industrial bridge to access second floor of building

Storage and rec. equip.

Big StairsBrings people to upper levels and provides seating and social space

Grassy place for picnics andrecreation

Vertical Greenhouse FarmAquaponic and hydroponic stacks are efficient with space and with resources, re-using water and creating a closed-loop system with the introduction of fish.

Modular DesignFarm units are modular in design,

allowing the farming component of the building to increase or decrease in production based on future demand.

PercolationModular farms can be set-up on site, then transported to one of thousands of vacant properties in post-industrial Philadelphia, acting as a model for design and establishing a modern industry for a modern city.

Public PlazaThis space acts as an extension of the marketplace

ADA Ramp to Second Level

Plans to extend the Bala-Cynwyd Heritage

Bike and Pedestrian Trail accross the old Manayunk Train Bridge to conneAquaponic and hydroponic stacks take advantage of southern explosure and are

Growing roof and water harvesting system

The Lookout spot.

Vertical FarmThe gardens take advantage of southern explosure and are supplemented by LED lighting, powered by a micro-hydro system. Automatic operable windows help to reduce conditioning costs while maintaining an ideal climate for plant growth

Putting the Past on Display by framing the wool mill ruins and creating a canvas for public art installations in this space.

New trees for shade and soil remediation

Connect to and enhanceexisting Towpath trail

sect ion perspect ives i l lustrator + hand drawing/pr ismacolor render

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l ive/growcohousing built around urban gardening

Cohousing is an INTENTIONALLY DE-SIGNED resident ia l space that creates COMMUNITY through SHARED spac-es and responsibi l i t ies. This project fosters community through the natural sense of fe l lowship that occurs wi th the product ion, preparat ion and consump-t ion of food. TERRACED FARMS, which preserve water and soi l nutr ients, take advantage of the natural s i te topog-raphy and have a direct re lat ionship wi th resident ia l uni ts on the s i te. Each residence has a pr ivate garden space, connected to their neighbors through a cont inuous second story greenroof. The common house provides unique spaces for residents to come together, and the publ ic house is an opportuni ty to share wi th others by opening a market, brewery, and learning ki tchen to the commercial corr idor along Germantown

Avenue in Mt. Airy, PA.

aer ia l perspect ive of s i teink drawing

direct pathmeandering pathentryspecial place

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visitorsKey to Special Places

1. Entry Pavilion/Checkout2. Public House with Market/Brewery 3. Gravel Drive4. Car Share Parking with Farm Storage/Water Cisterns Below5. Visitors House6. Sunny Field7. Chicken House8. Terraced Agriculture Plots9. Common House with Lounge, Laundry, and Study Room10. Learning Kitchen11. Outdoor Eating/Gathering

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BROOKLYNVELODROMEa b i k i n g a r e n a a n d p u b l i c p a r k i n

B r o o k l y n B r i d g e P a r k , N Y C

Located on an old industr ia l p ier over the East River, the iconic form is in-spired by the s impl ist ic, beaut i fu l and pract ical design of a BICYCLE SAD-DLE. The design takes advantage of th is unique si te by direct ly CONNECT-ING to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and the Brooklyn Br idge Park t ra i l . These publ ic paths cont inue to a sep-arate promenade within the velodrome where passers-by can view events oc-curr ing in the bui ld ing to encourage interest in the sport . The pier also cre-ates a PUBLIC SPACE for events wi th the Manhattan skyl ine as a backdrop.

exter ior perspect iverhino + photoshop

bui ld ing sect ionsrhino + photoshop

tensi le cables

steel tube arch

wood frame

structure + skin detai l

i l lustrat ive s i te plan

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3000 walnut streeta high rise mixed-use office and hotel for Philadelphia

This skyscraper is located adjacent to the v ibrant and urban Penn Park. The design of the bui ld ing is an EXTENSION OF THE PARK, wrapping around and up the tower. A ser ies of cont inuous ATRIUM spaces are inter ior parks that foster COMMUNICATION between of f ice f loors, whi le also becoming an inter ior garden to improve the indoor AIR QUALITY and atmosphere, and creat ing a way to PASSIVELY l ight , heat and cool a

high-r ise bui ld ing.

exter ior perspect iverhino + photoshop

structural detai la two pin node connector for the steel d iagr id system al lows one system to adapt to any complex shape. Operable windows provide an opportuni ty to passively heat and cool the inter ior spaces.

ra inwater harvest ing louvres col lect ra inwater running down the facade and store water in an 8000 gal lon greywater storage tank (s ized to contain a 1" storm). Water is distr ibuted by gravi ty to f loors below for re-use.

HVAC systemsbiowal ls located in atr ium spaces natural ly f i l ter a i r before i t enters a sustainable under f loor air-distr i -but ion system, wi th controls on each f loor.

storage tank

wal l sect ion bui ld ing elevat ions bui ld ing sect ion

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TRAVELSKETCHESa f e w h a n d d r a w i n g s f r o m m y a d v e n t u r e s

Sketching and journal ing is a valuable way to record exper iences dur ing t ravel ; one that a photograph cannot capture. I t a lso forces me to s i t down and truly appreciate and understand the place I am in. A var iety of mater ia ls aid to produce these physical manifestat ions of the journey, my favor i tes

being ink and watercolor.

ig lesia de vista bel la, Spainadmir ing the juxtaposi t ion of br ick and rough stone on the facade of th is peaceful church

a canal , Amsterdamwatching the boats and the ducks f loat past an animated streetscape

skyl ine (which includes Mt. Rainer) , Seatt lethe strenuous walk to the grassy hi l l top of Kerry Park is wel l worth the hike

Bixby Br idge, Cal i forniamet a vagabond enjoying this v iew. he had an old gir l f r iend who once painted this br idge. he said 'you should add a center l ine on the road' , so I d id.

Paci f ic Highway, Cal i forniawait ing for the c l i f fs to s l ip into the ocean

at Igualada Cemetery, Spainthese cl i f fs were the perfect accompaniment for the peaceful , contemplat ive, and natural design by Miral les

Barcelona Pavi l ion, Spaincould have stayed here forever. mesmerized by mirrored stone panels, t ranqui l water, and the peacefulness found whi le s i t t ing here

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curriculumvitae

Drexel University Dean’s ListSteven Izenour Prize FinalistOtto Sperr Architecture ScholarshipA.J. Drexel Scholarship

2008 - Present2012

2012 - 20132008 - 2011

defazio@mindspring.com973.223.5321James Wentling Principal, James Wentling Architects

jameswentling@wentlinghouseplans.com215.568.2551

Sustainability, urban living, emerging building technology, exploring new places and cultures, volunteer work, bicycling, rock climbing, backpacking, gardening, sketching.

Autocad, 2d/3d3ds MaxRhino

RevitSketchupPhotoshop

IllustratorInDesignGoogle Earth

ArcGISHand DrawingPhysical Modeling

Professor, Drexel UniversityJohn DeFazio

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Drexel University Department of Architecture

Candidate for B.Arch, June 2014

James Wentling ArchitectsArchitectural DesignerPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaJune 2011 - Present

Experience includes: design of single- and multi-family residential projects, with responsibility for project management, schematic design, construction drawings, rendering, and constructionadministration. Other tasks include communicating with clients, coordination with engineers

and consultants, graphic and web design, and office management.

Young Involved PhiladelphiaProgramming CommitteePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania December 2011 - Present

Accomplishments included: organized the sustainability track for State of Young Philly 2012, including panel discussions and workshops; planned and led a walking tour of sustainable sites in the Kensington neighborhood; planned and co-hosted Philly Politics 101, an evening ofinformational lectures and discussion regarding the roll of young professionals in modernpolitics; organized an art display and auction featuring an array of local young artists.

American Institute of Architecture StudentsMember + Interdisciplinary ChairDrexel University ChapterSeptember 2008 - Present

Accomplishments include: Organization and leadership of an Alternative Spring Break Trip to an impoverished coal mining town in Kentucky, where students will have the opportunity to

volunteer their time to build and repair homes for those in need. Encouraging and enhancing relationships between various disciplines and between other AIAS chapters through interdisciplinary events and collaborative projects.

Drexel UniversityGuest Critic + LecturerArchitecture Studio CoursesSummer 2011 - Present

Tasks included: Giving presentations to architecture studio classes on the topics of thesis research, cohousing, and urban farming. Providing comprehensive feedback during the final juries for a variety of architecture projects designed by incoming freshman architecture students.

Tampa, FloridaUniversity of South Florida Dual Enrollment Student