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Friday, January 28th, 2011

architectural services rendered

architectural services rendered

I have worked on all phases of architectural projects from programming through construction administration.  The photos illustrate some of the various tools and techniques I utilized during the various phases of the design and construction of a new elementary school, New Hope – Solebury Upper Elementary School, a project completed while I was working at Daley + Jalboot Architects.  Design options were explored through hand sketching, model making, and computer drafted iterations.  Two-dimensional renderings combined hand drawing and computer manipulation, and later were utilized for marketing material.  Precision, organization, and neatness were critical for creating a complete construction drawing set.  Project management during construction administration required frequent site visits, coordinating meetings, thorough review of shop drawings, and expedient issuing of field clarifications.  Our attention to detail and clear communication helped assure client satisfaction and our involvement in their future projects.


Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

new school building added to existing campus

new school building added to existing campus

New Hope – Solebury Upper Elementary School – New Hope, PA, USA

Building forms, materials, and details from the existing buildings on the campus informed the design of the new upper elementary school.  Public functions, the cafetorium and gymnasium, were located along the back of the central spine to be shared easily with the other buildings on campus and with the community after hours.  Offices, art room, library, and computer lab were housed in the central front volume.  The classrooms were located in the volumes to either side creating smaller learning communities and spaces that could be easily locked, when the center spaces were open in the evenings or weekends.  Site work included a new entrance from an alternate street to alleviate traffic in town and additional sports fields.

The 87,000 sq. ft. school was designed to accommodate 500 students, with support spaces able to handle future growth up to 650 students.  The geothermal and energy recovery mechanical system utilized help meet the owner’s desire for an efficient and environmental sensitive building.

I was a designer from schematic design through bidding and the project architect during construction administration for this project while working at Daley + Jalboot Architects.  To read more details and images related to the services provided during the design and construction phases please refer to “services rendered”.