Richard James Hauptman

The drawing on the left was the fi rst phase of a project that documented the social, cultural and urban conditions of a milestone architectural experiment known as Pruitt-Igoe. Projected to positively address the living conditions of a lower income sector of 1960s St. Louis, Pruitt Igoe left the site in demolition just over a decade later, arguably marking the end of modernism. The drawing illustrates a disconnection between site and architecture. Modernism’s universal approach met with the site’s dynamic social condition resulted in destruction of not only buildings, but an idea.

The drawing was selected as a Finalist in the 2011 Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition.

Haiti House 01Gallery Wall 02Wood Highrise 03Photograph and Film Institute 04Fine and Performing Arts 05Surrounding San Francisco 06

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HAITI RICE PRODUCTION

01 HAITI HOUSEAs a look at health care on a global level this project addresses the need for suitable housing in the town of Hinch, Haiti. In collaboration with the SOLT Haiti Mission the challenge was to design effi cient affordable housing for the Mission’s residences. The understanding of local materials was essential in ensuring that the design was practical and could be easily built.

It was important to keep in mind local construction methods and techniques throughout the design process. A local precedent, the image on the left shows a mock-up of how the foundation would be built. First a layer of urbanite from the remnants of destroyed buildings. Then a layer of concrete provides a level surface for bags fi lled with a sand/clay mix.

Haiti

Indonesia

2 84N

INTERIOR/PRIVATE

INTERIOR/PRIVATE

EXTERIOR COOKING

COURTYARD/GARDEN

SECTION

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AIR FLOW

Corrugated Steel Roof .12x6 Wood Truss .2Double Layer Geotextile Netting .3Clay/Sand/Cement Plaster .4Two String Rice Bale .5Compacted Urbanite Foundation .6Gravel/Clay/Sand Mixture .7Sealed with Avocado OilCompacted Urbanite .8SECTION

GROUND PLAN

SITE PLAN

DETAIL SECTION

A project that challenged the conventional idea of a gallery wall, the “Pixel Wall” directly incorporates the viewer within the exhibition process. The wall is composed of 1”x1”x10” rods that are individually movable. When pushed or pulled they alter the surface on both sides of the wall. This becomes and interactive piece that essentially projects the users actions onto a plane on the opposite side. A dialog begins to develop as more users are involved. The rods can also be set to display art pieces alongside the users actions. This is a unique effect as the user is projected in conjunction with the art.

02 PIXEL WALL

As an added effect a screen can be set behind the user to create a “double projection”. The screen is a simple plane perforated with holes. When lit from behind the “pixels” are projected upon the user and his or her shadow is projected on the pixel wall. Once again the user is displayed alongside the art.

SEATTLE

With depleting natural resources, it is important to explore alternatives in the way we construct our built environment. The materials used have a lasting impact on both the building and the user. Wood is a renewable resource that, with proper forestry management can be used to replace conventional materials such steel. Utilizing wood for its renewable properties leaves a smaller carbon foot print while providing the comparative structural integrity. This project utilizes wood as the main structural system. The goal was to design a system in which the wood members are prefabricated into similar dimensions to replicate the effi ciency of the dimension lumber in conventional construction methods. The program consists of retail, offi ce space and private residences.

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The fl oors of the structure are made of CLT slabs, or Cross-Laminated Timer. CLT is a method in which regular dimension lumber is laminated in layers rotating each layer 90 degrees. When complete, this method provide a fl oor with comparable strength to any conventional construction technique.

The connection of the wood members is shown to the right. On the bottom ten fl oors of the building where the load is the heaviest there is a set of three wood members. On the second ten levels the set is reduces to two and at the top to one. Each member is laminated with a steel plate to increase strength. The above members are set within the lower set with cross bracing protruding from this point.

GROUND PLAN

RESIDENCE PLAN

OFFICE PLAN

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

CLT DIAGRAM

STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM

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Cross Laminated Timber Floor Slab .1Glue Laminated Joist .2Open Air Double Skin Facade .3Double Pane Glass Air Barrier .4Steel Grate .5Mullion .6Exterior Double Pane Glass .7Subfl oor .8Channel Glass .9Channel Glass Connector .10

WALL DETAIL

The site for this project is located on an existing parking lot located at the intersection of Dodge Street and Saddle Creek in Omaha, Nebraska. The idea was recognize the existing forces on the site. The form was developed through folding of the ground plane. As photography and fi lm is reliant on the perception of the viewer, the goal of this project was to impact the users perception creating a unique experience. The program consists educational spaces in conjunction with a public gallery, theatre and cafe. Involving the public with the private institution provides an opportunity to incorporate a diverse population with the evolving photography and fi lm culture.

04 OMAHA PHOTOGRAPH AND

FILM INSTITUTE

The building provides unique opportunities where the user is displayed though views on various levels. Spaces are designed to take advantage of a dialog that is developed between occupants. It is shown in the section through the main lobby above that the users are visible to each other on all levels. Each of these spaces hold a separate event, whether it is viewing art, entering the building, or congregating in public areas.

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Shown to the left is a collaborative effort in which the site model was constructed through the triangulation of the existing site. This process gave an understanding of the site as a malleable surface that could be altered relative to the fi nal design. To the right is a site plan showing the structure set upon this surface.

SITE PLAN

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The project shown is located on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Kearney. The concept evolved from earlier exercises that studied a buildings relationship to the street and other structures. In this project a mass up the entire site and is set in close proximity to the street to replicate that of an urban environments. From this mass, pieces are extracted to break up program, provide daylighing, and central gallery spaces. The program consists of performing arts theatres, fi ne art studios, classrooms, faculty offi ces and a public gallery.

05 FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

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LEVEL 3LEVEL 2GROUND PLAN

1. Large Recital Hall2. Small Recital Hall3. Proscenium Theatre4. Black Box5. Dressing6. Shop Storage7. Sculpture Studios8. Ceramics Studios

9. Glass Studios10. Gallery 11. Courtyard12. Music Studios13. Faculty14. Roof Garden15. Rehearsal Space16. Classrooms

SAN FRANCISCOSCALE 1”=3000’

RICHMOND DISTRICT

PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO

MARINARUSSIAN HILL

NORTH BEACH

FISHERMANS WARF

PACIFIC HEIGHTSNOB HILL

CHINATOWN

SOUTH OF MARKET

GOLDEN GATE PARK

SUNSET DISTRICT

LAKE MERCED

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TWIN PEAKS

NOE VALLEY

WESTERN ADDITION

MISSION DISTRICTTHE CASTROPOTRERO HILL

BERNAL HEIGHTS

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FINANCIAL DISTRICT

DOWNTOWN

Surrounding San Francisco is a speculative urban planning project that studied the local factors that infl uence the city’s economy, culture and social structure. The site is located on the bay side where the area once saw substantial growth but is now deteriorated due to the absence of the shipbuilding and repair industry. With much of the United States waterfront industries in decline while the discarded land becomes a valuable asset to other functions. The goal of this project was to create a mixed-use environment while incorporating new sustainable industries to regenerated the local economy, culture and the San Francisco Bay. The main entities involves are algae-energy production, oyster farming, water desalination, and wetland areas.

06 Surrounding Francisco:

Transformations

CULTURAL INSTITUTIONSSCALE 1”=3000’

MUSEUMS/GALLERIESPERFORMING ARTS CENTERS

RICHMOND DISTRICT

PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO

MARINA NORTH BEACH

PACIFIC HEIGHTSNOB HILL

SOUTH OF MARKET

SUNSET DISTRICT

LAKE MERCED

INGLESIDE

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NOE VALLEY

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BERNAL HEIGHTS

HUNTERS POINT

EXCELSIOR

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ALCATRAZ ISLANDGOLDEN GATE BRIDGEFISHERMAN’S WHARF

EXPLORATORIUMCHINATOWN

ASIAN ART MUSEUMJAPENESE TEA GARDEN

GOLDEN GATE PARK

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TOTAL CAPACITY

ENERGY PRODUCED

ANNUAL SAVINGS

ANNUAL CO2 SAVINGS

% OF USABLE SUNLIGHT PER YEAR

MONITORING STATION

MUNICIPAL USE 12-645 kW

COMMERCIAL USE 1.5-45.5 kW

EDUCATIONAL USE 1.7-24 kW

RESIDENTIAL USE 1-7 kW

SITE COASTLINE

INSTALLED PV SYSTEMSSCALE 1”=3000’

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HIGH MARSH-SALT TOLERANT PLANTS AND GRASSES

POOLS- NO VEGITATION

MUDFLATS-LITTLE TO NO VEGITATION

LOW MARSH- SALT TOLERANTGRASSES

UPLAND-LARGE PLANTSHIGH TIDE

LOW TIDE

OYSTER BEDS

INCREASE DISTANCE WITH SLOPE

LOW TIDE HIGH TIDE

POLISHING FILTER ROUGHING FILTER REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER SUPPLY

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Water fl ows in from the estuary or sea 1.Salt water contains sodium and chloride ions 2.Pressure is applied to force salt water through membrane 3.Semi-permeable membrane with millions of microscopic holes 4.Clean water fi t for drinking 5.Saline concentrate fl ows out 6.

DESALINATION DIAGRAM

VESSEL TRAFFIC DIAGRAM

DESALINATION PLANT

LAND MASS MODEL