tristan x. francis

m.arch, cal poly

portfolio of works

+ curriculum vitae

tristan x. francis

tristanxfrancis@hotmail.com

+1 562 304 8613

1007 E. Ocean #27

long beach, CA 90802

education

master of architecture, emphasis on sustainable architecture, june 2016

california state polytechnic university

pomona, california

bachelor of arts in history, may 2008

oklahoma state university

stillwater, oklahoma

relevant experience

TWO Architecture, design associate, Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 2014 to present

performing a full scope of architectural services for clientele including preliminary and schematic design,

production of drawings for construction, and coordination with clients and contractors.

contact Rick Winn, architect, +1 918 640 7938

Cal poly model shop, graduate supervisor

overseeing and assisting student fabrication and safety.

contact Linc Hoke, +1 909 869 2677, clhoke1@csupomona.edu

Graduate teaching assistant, Cal poly

assisting professor with class in the history and theory of architecture

contact Sasha Ortenberg, aorthenberg@csupomona.edu

other qualifications and experience

expertise in digital rendering, digitally enhanced fabrication and sustainable/regenerative systems

proficiency in many design software applications such as Autodesk Revit, 3D Studio MAX,

Autocad, and Ecotect; Rhino 3D and grasshopper, VRAY, sketchup, Adobe suite

extensive overseas travel experience and working knowledge of languages including spanish, french, and german

previous page:

“untitled deconstruction”

printed digital composition

featured in “Relier” exhibition

at MIA gallery, Los Angeles

spring 2013

design for Kaneda Museum of

robotics and kinetic objects

Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

digital

Derivative Process Diagrams

Isometric view (45|35|30)1’=1/8” TRISTAN FRANCISKANEDA MUSEUM | 3/15/2013

level31’=3/32”

level41’=3/32”

level21’=3/32”

ground1’=3/32”

basement1’=3/32”

longitudinal section1’=3/32”

level 4 1’=3/32”

level 3 1’=3/32”

level 2 1’=3/32”

level 1 1’=3/32”

level -1 1’=3/32”

longitudinal section 1’=3/32”

siteplan1’=1/32”

cross section1’=3/32”

According to John Kaneda, every mechanical object has an inherent soul. If this is so,, it would be inhumane to not allow a collection of mechanical objects to speak for themselves. With this in mind, the concept for John Kaneda’s personal collection of objects brings the vistors to the forefront of the mechanical-aesthetic experience. To achieve this, the building utilizes a tighly controlled series of spaces to make a vistor keenly aware of sensory experience, and to create a narrative of subjective impressions rather than a regime of dogmatic facts .

sation of movement through space can be best expressed by architectural form. Ultimately, we may conclude that this must involve vectors as expressed by long, constantly changing lines, and a gravity openings and transitions. This gravity may be found through extreme contrasts of scale, awareness of built materials, tactile enclosures, and clear circulation. If this museum is a mechancial object, the aware-ness that you are moving through space must be maintained through the entire experience of the building.

Siteplan 1’=1/32”

cross section 1’=3/32”

circulation diagram

structure- proposed primary supports

cu-ratorial diagram- hybrid narrative/indexical approach, galleries indicated

lighting- proposed primary glazing

design for observation facility

the reserve at rancho mission viejo

digital

fall 2014

RAMP UP

w.c.

galleryEXHIBITION

private

office

conference

office

Bedroom 1

bedroom 2

w.c.

shower

public meeting

STAIR UP

to obs.

LOUNGE

storage

storage

KITCHEN

DINING

observation facilitythe reserve at rancho mission viejo

2 x 6 pacific birch slats- typ.

W10x30

2” insul. glass wall

WINDOw bracket

glass wall mullion

concrete footing

facade bracket

proposed wall detail

3d concept sketch and construction

drawings

residential remodel and addition

at TWO Architecture

summer 2014

GRADE (VARIES)

COMPACTED

BACKFILL

4" PERF. PVC IN GRAVEL

WRAP W/ FILTER FABRIC

UNDISTURBED SOIL

BASEMENT LEVEL

STONE VENEER

8" CONCRETE WALL W/ #5

@ 12" O.C. EACH WAY

STONE SILL @ 45° ANGLE

COPPER SILL FLASHING

HARDBOARD SOFFIT AND

CONTINUOUS 2" VENT

(MATCH EXISTING)

1"X2" CEDAR FASCIA

(MATCH EXISTING)

WOOD CLAD WINDOWS

(MATCH EXISTING)

COPPER SHINGLES ON MIN. 30# SATURATED FELT

UNDERLAYMENT ON 3 4" T. + G. PLYWOOD ROOF DECK

OVER 2" x 10" RAFTERS @ 16" O. C.

FULL BATT. INSUL.

2 X 12 @ 16" O.C.

34" IN. HARDWOOD FLOOR

(MATCH EXISTING)

OVER 118" T. + G. PLYWOOD FLOOR DECK

2X8 CLG. JOISTS @ 16" O. C.5

8" GYP. BD. CLG. AND

INTERIOR WALL (SMOOTH)

1'-4

"

2'-0"

1'-2

"

6" X 18" MICROLAM

1" X 10" CONTINUOUS CEDAR TRIM

STACKED FASCIA

2" X 4" SOFFIT FRAME

12" HARDBOARD SIDING

(MATCH EXISTING)

COMPACTED BACKFILL

116'-1"

CLG. JOISTS

110'-1"

TOP WALL

8" BATT. INSULATION @ RAFTERS

12

14

108'-0"

HEADER HT.

(VERIFY - MATCH EXISTING)

100'-0"

FINISH FIRST FLOOR

2" X 4" ROUGH ALDER TRIM

(MATCH EXISTING)

2" x 8" TREATED PLATE

ANCHORED TO TOP OF

CONCRETE WALLPROVIDE WATERPROOF

MEMBRANE ON CONCRETE WALL WHERE

ANTICIPATED TO BE BELOW GRADE

98'-11" (±)

BRG. HT. FLOOR JOISTS

(MATCH EXISTING)

90'-10"

TOP SLAB @

NEW MECHANICAL ROOM

89'-8"

TOP FOOTING

106'-6"

TOP MICROLAM BEAM (BRG.)

2 · 1" X 10" CEDAR SOFFIT PANELS-

CUT TO MEET AT CENTER LINE

6" X 6" STEEL COLUMN W/

CORNER BRACKETS TO SUPPORT

BEAMS IN TWO DIRECTIONS AND

BASE PLATE ANCHORED TO TOP

OF CONCRETE WALL

STONE VENEER WRAP AT COLUMNS

STONE FLOOR ON FULL SETTING BED

OVER 4" CONCRETE SLAB

4" CONCRETE SLAB W/ #4s

@ 16" O. C. E. W.

4" GRANULAR FILL

#4 x 48" BENT DOWEL

@ 24" O. C.

8" CONCRETE WALL W/ #5s

@ 12" O. C. EA. WAY

#4 X 48" BENT DOWELS

@ 24" O. C.

3 · #5 - CONTINUOUS WITH #3 TIES

@ 24" O. C.

6" CMU WITH FULL MORTAR

FILL AT BELOW GRADE AREAS

1" x 4" CEDAR TRIM

24

24

8

40

3 · #5 - CONTINUOUS

WITH #3 TIES@ 24" O. C.

#4 X 48" BENT DOWELS

@ 24" O. C.

96-5"

TOP FINISH PATIO

95-6"

TOP CONCRETE WALL

HEIGHT VARIES - 90'-0" AT LOW POINT

VERIFY W/ EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

12

18

COPPER SHINGLES ON MIN. 30# SATURATED FELT

UNDERLAYMENT ON 3 4" T. + G. PLYWOOD ROOF DECK

OVER 2" x 10" RAFTERS @ 16" O. C.

3'-2"

#4 CONTINUOUS HORIZ @ 12"

O.C. EA. FACE

#5 VERTICAL @ 12"

W/HOOK EA. FACE

3'-2"2'-4"

2" CLR.

#5 @ 12" O.C.

5 X #5 CONT.

#4 DOWELS @ 16" O.C.

#5 @ 12" O.C.

5" CONCRETE SLAB W/

#5 @ 8" O.C. EA. WAY

3 X #5 CONTINUOUS

NOTES:

· 9'-2" EXISTING FLOOR TO FINISHED FLOOR

(90'-10") IN BASEMENT

2" (TYP.)

3"

3"

6"1'-0"

100'-0"UPPER FINISH FLR.99'-8"

TOP SLAB

98'-4"TOP CONC.

WALL

95'-8"TOP CONC.WALL

94'-4"TOP CONC. WALL

90'-0"TOP FTG.

92'-6"TOP CONC.WALL

90'-4" (91'-2" @ POOL DECK)

92'-6"TOP CONC. WALL

91'-0"TOP SLAB

93'-2"TOP SLAB

1'-4

"

96'-6"TOP CONC. WALL

97'-2"TOP SLAB

99'-3"TOP CONC.

WALL

6" 1'-0" 4"

1'-10"

1'-4

"

4" 6" 8" 4"

1'-10"

sustainability case study of Cesar Chavez

Library, Phoenix, AZ

with Cyrus Azari and Damian Corona

GLASS CURTAIN WALL

maximizes penetration of

natural light. Daylight when available is uti-

lized as a primary source of lighting and is

supplemented by high efficiency artificial

lighting. During optimal conditions daylight

accounts for 75% of the interior lighting.

CONCRETE MASONRY WALLS

minimize the noise pollution

from outside sources

WATER COLLECTING ROOF

has a slight grade that collects rainwater

and returns to the lake through a catch-

basin. 37,000 square foot roof collects

water that is stored in the adjacent artifi-

cial lake. The water is used for irrigation

of a variety of native drought tolerant

plants in the local landscape. The irriga-

tion system is automated to response to

changing seasonal demands which re-

sults in a 50% reduction of water usage.

Additionally, low flow toilets, waterless

urinals, and sensor controlled facets

reduce the buildings water usage by 30%

compared to a conventional building.

0’ 25’ 50‘ 75’

LEGEND

1. Entry Plaza

2. Entry

3. Service Desk

4. Computers

5. Book Stacks

6. Staff Patio

7. Meeting Room

8. Media Stacks

9. Reading Patio

10. Children’s Area

11. Teen Area

12. Book Drop

13. Sculpture

14. Exhaust Air Boxes

15. Gutter and Catchbasin

16. Lake

17. Earth Berm

18. Parking Lot

19. Book Drop Drive

20. Break Room

21. Edge of Roof (Above)

22. Air Intakes

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Materials and construction

Concrete, steel, and aluminum were chosen on the

basis of their aesthetic, durability, low maintenance

needs, recyclability, and local availability. A waste

reduction plan was implemented during construction.

NS SECTION 1/16”=1’-0” WE SECTION 1/16” =1’-0” NORTH ELEVATION 1/16”=1’0”

Protection from summer

sun is essential to minimize heat gain100F

85F

85F

Air exhasusted from inside is harvested

and recycled to temper outdoor reading

patio

TEMPERED MICRO CLIMATE

Adjustable Spot Diffuser

Water Harvesting (Direct Irrigation)

Distribution every 4’, perforated pipe

Manifold

Condensation

from mechani-

cal units

Desert Museum Palo Verdes

Annual Rain 12”-15”

Monsson Rate 1”-4” per hour

Duration 1 minute to 1 hour

Water falls from roof gutter to splash

basin

Water in basin overflows to existing lake

no plants

Roof Gutter

Irrigation system draws water from lake

Water Harvesting (Roof-top Rainwater)

Lake

CESAR CHAVEZ LIBRARYCESAR CHAVEZ LIBRARYCESAR CHAVEZ LIBRARYLAVEEN, ARIZONA

CYRUS AZARI

DAMIAN CORONA

TRISTAN FRANCIS

ARC 503 SP 2013

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN INTENT

Extensive overhangs significantly reduce direct solar gain, passively reducing glare and direct heat gain.

Roof top water collection system provides water for water fixtures and site irrigation.

Cooling demands are relieved through large portions of the structure being embedded into earth berms.

WIND WHEEL FOR JULY, AREA OF PHOENIX, AZ

Placement of air intakes facilitates passive cooling during prevailing western summer winds.

The mechanical cooling systems are computer controlled to take advantage of the frequent

relatively low morning temperatures of the desert climate.

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NOISE CONTROL BERM

Noise

Views

The Earth Berm helps prevent noise polution to enter directly into the building, diverting it upwards. Sloping natural

mounds along the east and west external walls act as a thermal mass that reduces losses by conduction therefore

easing the demand on mechanical systems.

travel sketches, various

ink and watercolor on paper

parametric design for

acoustic ceiling panels

utilization of grasshopper and

digital fabrication methods

with Corey Pope

proposed development project

for San Luis Obispo, California

digital

with Yuri Way

place mapping

selection from submission

EDRA urbanism competition

with Pam Nayangcharoen