Andrew Tesmacher - Architectural Design Portfolio - 2023

As someone who grew up on the Space Coast of Florida, I have always been inspired to see what I can do to make the world a little better. For me, it was easy to see the allure of architecture as it was the where art and culture could meet science

and practicality.

As I saw more of the world through traveling and studying architecture, I met more people and learned about more cultures which deepened my interest in the subject.

C a n v a s U r b a n I n f i l l - I s t a n b u l, T u r k i y e

- P l a n n i n g + S t r u c t u r e

- F a c a d e D e s i g n

S i p h o n C o l o n y C o n c e p t - M o o n

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- M o o n c e p t i o n C o m p e t i t i o n 2 0 1 9 - 1 s t P l a c e

11 S a n c t u a r y S u s t a i n a b l e C o m m u n i t y - S i s t e r s, O r e g o n

- S i t e D e s i g n + A d a p t i v e R e u s e

- E x p e r i e n t i a l D e s i g n

Istanbul is a city with many layers of history that permeates throughout its culture even in present times. This urban infill proposal stitches a modern element into Galata, one of the most important historical destinations in the city.

To showcase the timelessness and spirit

of this district, the design provides opportunities for the high volume of local artists to live, create, display and sell work to street shoppers. The building serves as a destination for locals and tourists to inspire and celebrate the social energy of Galata.

Street life is essential to this area of Istnabul, as expressed in the high number of on-street cafes and restaurants, bay windows and balconies

Integration to the context is the primary goal of this design, from local artistic functions, views to landmarks, and the different eras and melting pot of cultures expressed in the streetscape and facades.

Additional seating

Walkway for photos

4th floor open clubhouse with pool

Walkway Section

Street-side Elevation

Balconies push units out onto street to integrate with the scale of the Turkish streetscape

Terracotta cladding articulated with curtain wall openings to provide a clean, modern aesthetic

Commercial space functions are expressed through trasparency and light to pull the street life inward

Workshop Section

Outer-Courtyard Elevation

Balconies are more expressive to compliment the artistic functions of this side of the building

Terracotta cladding further peeled back to create inviting, vibrant workspaces with natural views

Landscape elements from garden pull into the facade to add layers of privacy and life to each space

The Moonception 2019 competition was an excellent opportunity to explore the design challenges of colonizing the moon. The program called for a space that could act as a living quarters for 7 researchers, and allow for as many as 8 space tourists.

This would lead us to consider the occupants experience foremost followed by construction strategies relying on converting moonrock into a concrete-like material, enabling quicker development through modules assembled on site.

Site Suspected Water Various Useful Metals

Sisters is a small town in the high desert region of Central Oregon. Life in this town is defined by cold winters, hot summers, gloomy skies, love for the outdoors and false western front buildings. The elementary school has become outdated as the town continues to grow in population. This project entails renovating the building and site into

something to serve both newcomers and the existing community.

Post-pandemic life shows social isolation gave rise to rates of depression, and so this project provides adaptability to such events via flexbile spaces with natural views, with zones layered and sequenced to offer increments of social engagement.

What is Trauma-Informed Design?

-Privacy -Flexibility -Defensibility

This multi-facted area in design doesn’t have a singular definition,

but its principles can be applied to many strategies in how we approach architecture.

In light of the impacts seen in social dynamics brought on by sudden change, the principles which drove this project are those which consider the percieved safety, dignity and authority of residents.

Legend:

Former Elementary school footprint

1 - General

a. Downtown Sisters

b. Historical school board building

c. Extra parking

2 - Community Center

d. Healthcare services

e. Drop off loop

f. Daycare center

g. Performance hall

h. Recreation center

i. Public event venue

3 - Wandering Garden

j. Playground

k. Gathering zones

l. Activity zones

m. Meditative zones

n. Butterfly Pavillion

4 - Housing

o. Main community entrance

p. Community patio

q. parking

r. Pickle ball courts

Natural Surveillence: Spaces are positioned for layers of safety to nearby zones through observation

Adaptive Reuse

This design proposes a solution to convert the footprint of the existing Sisters Elementary School into something to attract the interests of residents and the greater community. Added structural support refreshes each space to support a lively community function.

Structure Ventilation Finishes

New metal roof

+ new segments

-New CLT sheathing, R38 Insulation

-Trusses adapted where necessary

-6x12 Glulam beams for all new construction

Monitor Roof addition with skylights

Glass skylights open via sensors to release hot air through stack effect

Narrow corridor makes use of westerly winds for cross ventilation

New Roof Structure

Lapped wooden cladding

-Sides painted luminous white reflect street light into play zones

Brick from existing cladding

All roof modifications allow for better daylighting, while CLT panels reflect soft natural tones of light into the space. Natural views enhance learning experience and creates more engaging activity spaces

Natural wood finishes on interior walls and cielings

Proposed Daycare Renovation

Metal roof to be replaced

Sheathing,

Wooden

Vibrant Interiors: Existing Classroom Wing

Wandering Garden serves as sound buffer and privacy gradient between housing and community spaces

Community Venue: Opportunities for gathering, events connecting residents and townsfolk

Social Gradients: Residents engagement at several levels wandering garden, culminating

Butterfly Building: Central pavillion to link with venue and community functions or private events for residents.

Residents have a range of flexibility in social exposure and levels beginning from the porch, shared outdoor zones, culminating in the butterfly pavillion and community spaces. and wandering garden to provide a range of public

Defensible Housing: Units oriented in clusters to allow for visibility of entryways and access to gathering zones. Privacy from one another is moderated through vertical CLT elements and vegetation. Lawns and Kitchens act as joints in privacy gradient.

Sheltered Patio: Retractable wooden screens and vertical layers filter visibility for privacy + views

Skills

-photography

-social media management

Education

-University of Oregon

June 2023, Eugene, OR

-University of Central Florida

May 2020, Orlando,FL

Work Experience

-Urban Collaborative

(March 2023-June 2023) Eugene, OR

-I4 Kitchen and Bath

(July 2020-July 2021) Orlando, FL

-Valencia College

(Aug 2018-May 2019) Orlando, FL

Other Experience

Andrew J. Tesmacher

(321) 213-4316

atesmacher@gmail.com

La Conner, Washington 98257

Expert Proficient

adobe suite rhino lumion revit v-ray sketch-up

Master of Architecture

• Istanbul Workshop - Urban Collaborative

• Sustainable City Year: Sisters Oregon 2023

Bachelor of Design in Architecture

• American Institute of Architecture Students

• Winter Job Shadow - Baker Barrios

Junior Planner - Internship

• Researched and designed facades for a Saudi Arabian historical district renovation competition, and developed visually expressive documents.

Drafter + Designer

• Crafted client’s visions into aesthetic and affordable renovation projects.

Architecture Lab Manager

• Explored strategies with students to develop design skills, and documented student work.

• Assistant for University of Oregon Interior Design CIDA Accreditation

• 1st Place - Volume Zero Moonception 2019 competition

• Work displayed in 2022 Portland Winter Light Festival