ArchitecturePortfolio_Spring2015

architecture portfolio
mkpinson@asu.edu
623.670.4313
Merintha Pinson

table of contents
education
senior living
residential
landscape
mid-size institutional
other
Clerestories -
Daylight penetrates room
2.5H of window height
Primrose Jasmine
Shading device-
Louvers
Palm tree
Filtered sunlight
Cross-ventilation
Bird of ParadiseWhite lantanas
Shading device-
Louvers
Abundant
north-facing
windows
Velvet Mesquite Hybrid Palo VerdeMix of native plants
Exterior storage can
convert to bays for
future expansion
Evaporative Cooling
Cool roof
Solar chimney
Mix of native plants

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IJ
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F
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M
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K
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K
Floor Plan
Not to scale
A Bike shop
B Living room
C Cafe
D Reception
E Restrooms
F Technology shop
G Private office
H Practice rooms
I Creative studios
J Movement room
K Courtyards
L Event space
M Gallery walk
centro juvenil colmena
spring 2014
revit, photoshop, in design, illustrator, autocad
1/8" = 1'-0"
2
North Elevation
1/8" = 1'-0"
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North-South Section
1/8" = 1'-0"
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West-East Section
West-East Section
1/8" = 1'-0"
2
North Elevation
1/8" = 1'-0"
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North-South Section
1/8" = 1'-0"
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West-East Section
North-South Section
This youth center will be located in the Barrio Historico (also known as Barrio
Libre) at the corner of 17th + Convent Avenue in Tucson, Arizona. The site is
zoned as HO-3 and is a 4,777 sq. ft. adobe structure. It has stood abandoned
for many years and is now uninhabitable in its current state. It is faced by a
beautifully broken facade that begs to be put to good use again.
CONTEXT AND SITE RESPONSE
Beehive Youth Center”)
Current Plan Grid Continued Flow
historical
s
asis in
C
s Barrio
is
ban-
utifully

Site Plan
Second Floor Third-Fifth FloorsUnit A
Studio
Unit B
1-Bedroom
Unit C
2-Bedroom
mind + body in balance
fall 2013
revit, photoshop, illustrator
Senior Housing at 5201-5215 N Central Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85012
This project provides numerous amenities
to draw senior residents out of their unit to
encourage them to keep their bodies fit and
their minds sharp. All of the community spaces
are designed to exercise the mind, the body,
or both. The spaces are flexible to facilitate the
relationship of the mind and body and strengthen
the idea of a balanced lifestyle.
Through these mental and physical exercises,
residents will have opportunities to interact with
their neighbors and build relationships within
their community.

NEIGHBORHOOD- FOOTHILL BLVD.
perkins eastman summer intern
summer 2014
revit, autocad, photoshop, illustrator
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Information contained in this document may contain trade secrets or proprietary information and must be considered confidential
NEIGHBORHOOD- 35TH AVENUE
I worked as a summer intern for the San Francisco office of Perkins
Eastman. In this capacity, I was assigned to a design team who was
rennovating the Mercy Retirement and Care Center. It is a nonprofit
continuing care retirement community that has been providing care
and services in Oakland, CA since 1908. Their facilities provide skilled
nursing, memory care, and assisted living services.
As part of the design team, I was responsible for assisting in the
preparation of architectural drawings through the use of Revit and
AutoCAD. I also prepared presentation materials for client meetings with
Photoshop, Illustrator, and other needed programs.

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TOILET
KITCHEN
SCULLERYDRY STORAGE
ENTRANCE
TOILET
DINING
COPY
BENCH
SUPPLIES
139 SF
AED
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147 SF
BILLING
120
139 SF
BROWN BAG
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139 SF
CHAP.
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281 SF
ED
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727 SF
CHAPEL
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388 SF
CONFERENCE
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150 SF
ASD
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150 SF
DEV DIR
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157 SF
DEV DIR ASSIST
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60 SF
KITCHEN
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CORRIDOR
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49 SF
FILES
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88 SF
SACRISTY
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63 SF
CHAPEL
RESTROOM
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BISTRO
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67 SF
COUNTRY STORE
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Not Enclosed
BISTRO LOUNGE
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402 SF
LOUNGE
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457 SF
MAIL
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600 SF
LOUNGE
140
933 SF
LOBBY LOUNGE
100
46 SF
ELEC
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40 SF
RESTROOM
128
VIF
8' - 5"
EQ
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UP
DN
UP
DN
UP
3'-0" AND 2'-0" GATE
ON HOLD OPEN
STAIR #3
STAIR #1
STORAGE
STOR.
PHONE PHONE
PHASE 3
PHASE 1
EXIT
EXIT
STAIR #2
UP
UP
EXIT
EXIT
TO SKILLED
NURSING
RAMP TO
COURTYARD
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4'-0"
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(N) COUNTER
4'-0"
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141
11' - 4"
130
LEGEND
NOT IN SCOPE
NEW CONSTRUCTION
1. DIMENSIONS OF EXISTING ELEMENTS TO BE VERIFIED IN
FIELD.
2. DIMENSIONS TO EXISTING WALLS TO BE TAKEN AT FACE OF
WALL FINISH.
3. DIMENSIONS TO NEW WALLS TO BE TAKEN AT FACE OF
STUD.
4. CLEAR DIMENSIONS TO BE TAKEN AT FACE OF FINISH.
5. NEW SECTIONS OF PATCHED WALLS TO MATCH EXISTING
FRAMING. ALIGN NEW SECTIONS TO EXISTING.
6. USE FIRE RETARDANT TREATED WOOD FOR WOOD FRAMED
WALLS.
7.1HR FIRE RATED CONSTRUCTION AT ALL CORRIDOR WALLS,
U.O.N.
8. 1HR FIRE RATED CONSTRUCTION AT DEMISING WALLS,
U.O.N.
9. FIRE RATED ENCLOSURE OF MECHANICAL SHAFTS SHALL
BE MAINTAINED AT NEW AND PATCHED WALLS, PER CODE
REQUIREMENTS.
10. PROVIDE FIRE RATED SEALANTS AT PENETRATIONS
THROUGH FIRE RATED FLOORS, WALLS, PLUMBING CHASES
AND MECHANICAL SHAFTS.
11. INSTALL BACKING FOR HANDRAILS, GRAB BARS AND WALL
MOUNTED CABINETS AS REQUIRED.
11.- PATCH EXISTING HANDRAILS WITH LIKE MATERIAL.
SMOOTH EDGES.
12. SEE ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS FOR DETAILED DIMENSIONS
AND NOTES.
SHEET NOTES
23 GEARY STREET
SUITE 500
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108
T. 415.926.7900
F. 415.926.7733
SCALE:
SEAL
DRAWING TITLE:
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT No:
DATENO. ISSUE
KEY PLAN
AL
(E) ASSISTED LIVING
BUILDING
RENOVATION
As indicated
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C:UsersMintyDocumentsPerkinsEastmanInternshipMaterialsPerkinsEastmanPortfolioMaterialECA_Central_ALTOWER.rvt
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
54841.00
MERCY RETIREMENT
AND CARE CENTER
09/26/2014
A-102
3431 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, OAKLAND,
CA 94601
85% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
1/8" = 1'-0"
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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FIELD.
WALL FINISH.
STUD.
WALLS.
U.O.N.
U.O.N.
REQUIREMENTS.
SMOOTH EDGES.
AND NOTES.
SHEET NOTES
1. 1 HR FR CORRIDOR WALL - EXISTING
2. 1 HR FR CORRIDOR WALL - NEW
3. 1 HR FR DEMISING WALL - EXISTING
4. 1 HR FR DEMISING WALL - NEW
5. SHAFT WALL - EXISTING
6. 2 HR FR SHAFT WALL - NEW
7. FURRED WALL (2 1/2" Z CHANNEL)
8. EXISTING MECHANICAL SHAFT
9. EXISTING CONCRETE WINDOW SEAT
21. ADA ROLL IN PREFAB SHOWER WITH TRENCH DRAIN
22. GRAB BARS, PROVIDE BACKING AS REQUIRED
23. MEDICINE CABINET
24. ADA VANITY CABINET WITH SINK
25. ADA WALL MOUNTED SINK
26. MIRROR
27. WALL MOUNTED CABINET
28. ADA LINEAR KITCHEN WITH BELOW COUNTER REFRIGERATOR
29. ADA L-SHAPED KITCHEN WITH BELOW COUNTER REFRIGERATOR
30. CLOSET - HALF SHELF AND POLE
41. UTILITY SINK
42. FOLDING TABLE
43. WASHER DRYER
RESIDENTIAL UNIT FURNITURE SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY, NOT IN
CONTRACT.
NOT IN SCOPE
SHEET LEGEND
23 GEARY STREET
SUITE 500
T. 415.926.7900
F. 415.926.7733
SCALE:
SEAL
DRAWING TITLE:
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT No:
DATENO. ISSUE
KEY PLAN
AL
(E) ASSISTED LIVING
BUILDING
RENOVATION
As indicated
3/21/20154:25:56PM
ENLARGED UNIT
TYPES A-G
54841.00
MERCY RETIREMENT
AND CARE CENTER
09/26/2014
A-401
CA 94601
SD 05/30/2014
1/4" = 1'-0"
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UNIT A
1/4" = 1'-0"
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UNIT B
1/4" = 1'-0"
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UNIT C1
1/4" = 1'-0"
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UNIT C2
1/4" = 1'-0"
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UNIT D
1/4" = 1'-0"
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1/4" = 1'-0"
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1/4" = 1'-0"
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TYPE A
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STAIR 1
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STAIR 3
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LOBBY
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OFFICE
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TOILET
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CORRIDOR
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FIELD.
WALL FINISH.
STUD.
WALLS.
U.O.N.
U.O.N.
REQUIREMENTS.
SMOOTH EDGES.
AND NOTES.
SHEET NOTES
23 GEARY STREET
SUITE 500
T. 415.926.7900
F. 415.926.7733
SCALE:
SEAL
DRAWING TITLE:
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT No:
DATENO. ISSUE
KEY PLAN
AL
(E) ASSISTED LIVING
BUILDING
RENOVATION
As indicated
3/21/20154:27:06PM
2ND FLOOR PLAN
54841.00
MERCY RETIREMENT
AND CARE CENTER
09/26/2014
A-103
CA 94601
SD 05/30/2014
2ND FLOOR - LED OFFICE
3RD FLOOR - MED ROOM
4TH FLOOR - RCD
5TH FLOOR - NURSE
6TH FLOOR - COMPUTER ROOM
1/8" = 1'-0"
1
2ND FLOOR PLAN
1 08/27/2014 ENTITLEMENTS REVISIONS

As the summer winds drift in from the ocean a sensor
determines the direction of the wind and in response, one of the
eight panel configurations on top of the tower opens allowing the
wind to funnel through the tower. Meanwhile a corresponding glass
panel on the leeward side of the first floor opens, creating a
pressure difference allowing the wind to flow through the house
and cool the spaces.
In order to create a sustainable structure, eight
Concept: Located off of Bondi Beach, this container house reflects
the history of its surroundings. The definition of its name, the
inconsistency in the surf, even the beach goers share a similar
attitude. The sound of waves crashing against rocks, the surfable
waves one day to the soft waves the next, the prohibition of
‘skimpy’ swim wear all represent opposing forces. This container
house represents these ideas through stereotomic vs tectonic.
Tectonic
foot cantilevers were placed on the North side of
the building providing maximum shade
throughout the summer months, while shorter
cantilevers where placed on the South side of the
structure.
Bedrooms were pushed into the ground and act
as the stereotomic portion of the home. Minimal
natural lighting and an enclosed patio contrast
with the overall openness of the upper floor.
A shipping containers frame was used for the top
floors. The left over sides were refurbished as
sliding panels to provide shade, privacy, and the
ability to close the home when not on vacation or
slide them off to the sides to open up to the
surrounding views.
Tectonic
As the summer winds drift in from the ocean a
sensor determines the direction of the wind and in
response, one of the eight panel configurations on
top of the tower opens allowing the wind to funnel
through the tower. Meanwhile a corresponding glass
panel on the leeward side of the first floor opens,
creating a pressure difference allowing the wind to
flow through the house and cool the spaces.
In order to create a sustainable structure, eight foot cantilevers were
placed on the North side of the building providing maximum shade
throughout the summer months, while shorter cantilevers were placed on
the South side of the structure.
A shipping container’s frame was used for the top floors. The left over
sides were refurbished as sliding panels to provide shade, privacy, and
the ability to close the home when not on vacation or slide them off to the
sides to open up to the surrounding views.
Bedrooms were pushed into the ground and act as the stereotomic portion
of the home. Minimal natural lighting and an enclosed patio contrast with
the overall openness of the upper floor.
opposing forces [ac-ca container vacation house]
fall 2013
in collaboration with chris ford and madison strakele
sketch-up, autocad, revit, photoshop, illustrator
SCALE: 1/4”= 1’0’
UTILITY
foot cantilevers were placed on the North side of
the building providing maximum shade
throughout the summer months, while shorter
cantilevers where placed on the South side of the
structure.
A shipping containers frame was used for the top
floors. The left over sides were refurbished as
sliding panels to provide shade, privacy, and the
ability to close the home when not on vacation or
slide them off to the sides to open up to the
Tectonic
Concept: Located off of Bondi Beach, this container
house reflects the history of its surroundings. The
definition of its name, the inconsistency in the
surf, even the beach goers share a similar attitude.
The sound of waves crashing against rocks, the
surfable waves one day to the soft waves the next,
the prohibition of ‘skimpy’ swim wear all represent
opposing forces. This container house represents
these ideas through stereotomic vs. tectonic.
This diagram shows how the mass of the building is
pushing in from the ocean, like waves, into the ‘rock’
that protrudes from the tectonic space below.

Level 1 Legend
1 4-car drive-thru garage 48’x33’
2 Bathroom 6’x9’
3 Servery 9’x10’
4 Laundry room 5’x9’
5 Wine cellar 9’x14’
6 Kitchen 24’x25’
7 Dining room 8’x25’
8 Living room 24’x25’
9 Foyer / Piano room 13’x21’
10 Theatre / playroom 14’x16’
11 Kid’s Bedroom 12’x17’
12 Kid’s Bathroom 6’x8’
13 Guest Bedroom 9’x12’
14 Guest Bathroom 8’x10’
15 Grandparent’s Living Space 9’x21’
16 Grandparent’s Bedroom 12’x20’
17 Accessible Bathroom 9’x10’
18 Grandparent’s Carport 14’x21’
Outdoor Features
A Outdoor dining / living 24’x50’
B Spa 9’x13’
C Pool 18’x44’
D Sculpture walk 4’x160’
E Elevator 6’x6’
F Paint Patio 20’x25’
G Courtyard 11’x18’
H Sculpture Garden
I Master Suite Balcony 22’x24’
J Studio Balcony 24’x37’
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: 1/8” =
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Level 2 Legend
19 Studio / home office 16’x21’
20 Gallery walk 4’x99’
21 Master bedroom 14’x19’
22 Master bathroom 17’x18’
23 Closet 7’x18’
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ARTery [ARA Student Competition]
summer 2014
revit, photoshop, in design, illustrator
Nodes
social areas
service
private
Art
art
studio space
Circulation
art-driven connections
node connectionsProximity to Shemer Art Center & Museum
NW
NE
SW
SE
Like blood to the body, [ARTery] brings life to the community. The
needs of the family drive the rigid form of this home’s rammed
earth structure, which is designed to appreciate the natural beauty
of Camelback Mountain as well as to reach out to the neighborhood
arts community.
The luxurious, 5 bedroom/5.5 bath, family home doubles as a
spacious art gallery. The architecture encourages conscious
connections between the occupants, art, and the community.
The open concept, double height spaces provide ample room to
entertain while delivering optimal views of the mountain. [ARTery]
is equipped to host extravagant parties or gallery openings, with an
indoor-outdoor living room, gallery walk, kitchen, dining room, wine
cellar, and discrete servery for catered events.
This house provides luxury and space all while encouraging a
symbiotic relationship between occupants, nature, art, and the
surrounding community.

1/16" = 1'-0"
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NE
1/16" = 1'-0"
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NW
1/16" = 1'-0"
3
SE
Reflected Ceiling Plans
Legend
Recessedincandescentlightfixture
Dimmablelights
Tracklightingforilluminationofart
LEDLightsforServiceAreas
Mountinghardwareforsuspendedart
CeilingFan
Legend
Recessedincandescentlightfixture
Dimmablelights
Tracklightingforilluminationofart
LEDLightsforServiceAreas
Mountinghardwareforsuspendedart
CeilingFan
Legend
Recessed incandescent light fixture
Dimmable lights
Track lighting for illumination of art
LED Lights for Service Areas
Mounting hardware for suspended art
Ceiling Fan
Southeast Elevation
Northeast Elevation
Southwest Elevation
Northwest Elevation
1/16" = 1'-0"
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NE
1/16" = 1'-0"
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1/16" = 1'-0"
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1/16" = 1'-0"
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1/16" = 1'-0"
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1/16" = 1'-0"
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1/16" = 1'-0"
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15thAve
13thAve
The Pioneer and Military Memorial Cemetery is
located near down-town Phoenix, at 15th Ave
and Jefferson. There are over 3,000 people
buried there but time has worn down most of
the headstones, leaving only about 600 marked
gravesites.
There were so many names- so many people-
who have simply disintegrated into nothingness,
leaving behind no body, no name, and no
memories.
There were people from all across the United
States and others from Canada, Scotland,
England, Ireland, Prussia, France, Russia, and
Sweden. The allure of Arizona was great. But the
journey was not an easy one.
Many people found themselves tired and
penniless, stuck in an unforgiving desert. This
project memorializes their journeys.
journeys
spring 2013
sketch-up, photoshop, in design, autocad

sunrise to sunset
fall 2012
sketchu-up, photoshop, in design, autocad
Located on Forest Mall, between the Coor Building and Dixie Gammage Hall, the Light box sits in a
high-traffic area. Hundreds of students and staff pass this site daily, hurrying by on their way to their
destination. These busy people get wrapped up in their own schedule and responsibilities and forget
about anything else. The Light box is designed to wake these people up and remind them of the simple
things in life that they could not live without.
People can take a moment to walk into the Light box and, no matter what time of day it is, have the sun
light shining on them. The presence of light is the presence of life, a reminder of the little things that tend
to get pushed aside for homework, class, or work. No matter how many things a person does in one
day, they need to remember that none of it would be worth doing without the simple pleasures of life.
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
scale: 1/8" =1'
PRODUCEDBYANAUTODESKEDUCATIONALPRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
TRANSVERSE SECTION
scale: 1/8" =1'
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Clerestories -
Daylight penetrates room
2.5H of window height
Primrose Jasmine
Shading device-
Louvers
Palm tree
Filtered sunlight
Cross-ventilation
Shading device-
Louvers
Abundant
north-facing
windows
Cool roof
Mix of native plants
BROADWAY ST
CORONA ST
1STST
CENTRALAVE
BROADWAY ST
CORONA ST
1STST
CENTRALAVE
A
B
C
D
E
A
A
B B
A
A
B
C
Plan
Section A-A
Corona St
Broadway Rd
fire station 22
fall 2014
in collaboration with yi luo
sketch-up, photoshop, in design, autocad, revit
Shading device-
Louvers
Abundant
north-facing
windows
Velvet Mesquite Hybrid Palo VerdeMix of native plants
Exterior storage can
convert to bays for
future expansion
Evaporative Cooling
Cool roof
Solar chimney
Interaction Space
Offices
Apparatus Bay
Living Space Sleeping Space
Apparatus Bay Expansion
Space for Future
Expansion
RADIU
S>4
1.8’
RAD
IUS
>43
’
ING
RES
S
EGR
ESS
PARTI 3 FUNCTIONS MAKING IT CONTEXTUAL GREEN SPACES
DURABILITY / FUTUREFUNCTIONS
parti
fun
community
landmark
welcoming
shaded
comfort
playful
safe
quiet
active
neighborly
residential
meeting
friendlyentertainment
social
front porch
greeting
curiosity
place
community
culture
connections
history
restorative
functionalinvitation
security
comradery
22 E Corona Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Section B-B
Interaction Space
Offices
Apparatus Bay
Living Space Sleeping Space
Apparatus Bay Expansion
Space for Future
Expansion
RADIU
S>4
1.8’
RAD
IUS
>43
’
ING
RES
S
EGR
ESS
TRANSPORTATION EXPERIENTIAL
old parti 1 PARTI 2 PARTI 3 FUNCTIONS MAKING IT CONTEXTUAL GREEN SPACES
DURABILITY / FUTUREFUNCTIONS
parti
fun
community
landmark
welcoming
shaded
comfort
playful
safe
quiet
active
neighborly
residential
meeting
social
front porch
greeting
curiosity
place
community
culture
connections
history
restorative
security
comradery
fun
community
landmark
welcoming
shaded
comfort
playful
safe
quiet
active
neighborly
residential
meeting
social
front porch
greeting
curiosity
place
community
culture
connections
history
restorative
security
comradery
This semester, we were asked to design a new fire station for the
existing Fire Station 22. The site was located at Broadway Rd and
Central Ave, across from a transit center and a future light rail station.
The most important objectives were to create a restorative, restful
environment, ensure functionality of the fire station, provide security,
maintain the residential scale of the context, and build community
relationships.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
5 months out of the year, the fire fighters will be comfortable using only passive systems.
Best Design Strate
Annual Temperature Data (°F) Annual Solar Data (W/ft²)
Annual Rainfall Data (in/day-mo) Site Wind Speed Data (%)
12 Solar Panels
142,871kWh from 79kw PV array
All sloped surfaces face south
9 Solar Panel Support Structure
8 Metal Panel Roof Boarding
10 Solar Chimney
Exhausts heat from bay
Providesadditional daylight
11 Louvres
Provides shade for outdoor spaces
Operable
Aluminum panels from Pac-Clad
Cool Colors with Energy Star ratings
Embodied energy - 50-150 MJ/FT²
8
9
10
11
12
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Energy Use Index (EUI) = (Total Energy Used Annuall) kBtu = 36 kBtu/ft2/yr
(Building Gross Square Footage)ft2
The average EUI for a Phoenix fire station is 68 kBtu/ft2/year.
Based on this benchmark, Fire Station 22 performs 47% more efficiently than the
average.
Appliances
143450
Lighting
155847
Heating
72460
Cooling
372444
Energy Segments
kBTU/yr
Glare
17
Daylighting
% of floor area (annual)
Underlit
25
Well Lit
58
Best Design Strategies for Phoenix, AZ
Polystyrene insulation
Metal roof panel
CMU block
Interior plywood
Solar panel
Support truss for panels
Wood stud
Hard paving material
Rainwater storage tank
Continuous guttering
Water chain
Water tube
Concrete base
TJI beam
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
average.
Appliances
143450
Lighting
155847
Heating
72460
Cooling
372444
Energy Segments
kBTU/yr
Glare
17
Daylighting
Underlit
25
Well Lit
58
12 Solar Panels
Wall
Assembly
R-value: 15.63 h ft²°F/Btu
U-factor: 0.063 Btu/h ft²°F
Window
Trippe-glazed,
Low-Solar-Gain Low-E Glass
U = ≤0.22
SHGC = ≤0.25
VT = ≤0.40
Roof
Assembly
R-value: 53.1 h ft²°F/Btu3
Slab-on-Grade
Floors
F : 0.63 Btu/h ft²°F
10 Solar Chimney
11 Louvres
Operable
Durable, can be recycled
7 Steel Trusses
Embodied energy - 7.1 - 13.2 MJ/LF
Most efficient system for apparatus bay
3 Wood Framing
Standard practice
4 Metal Panel wall cladding
5 SolaTubes
Provides daylight to hallways
and utility spaces
6 Engineered Wood - TJIs
Most efficeint system
2
All roof and wall assemblies exceed ASHRAE
standard requirements by 100%.
Cistern size and Capacity
3’x 25’x 50’= 39,270 gallons
1
2
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
3
2 4”CMU Block
Embodied energy - 15.9 - 23.8 MJ/block
Contextual
Produced locally
1 Slab-on-grade
Concrete with fly ash
Standard, efficient
8”thick in apparatus bay
Metal roof panel
Solar panel
TJI beam
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
average.
Appliances
143450
Lighting
155847
Heating
72460
Cooling
372444
Energy Segments
kBTU/yr
Glare
17
Daylighting
Underlit
25
Well Lit
58
12 Solar Panels
Roof
Assembly
10 Solar Chimney
11 Louvres
Operable
7 Steel Trusses
8
9
10
11
12
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
average.
Appliances
143450
Lighting
155847
Heating
72460
Cooling
372444
Energy Segments
kBTU/yr
Glare
17
Daylighting
Underlit
25
Well Lit
58
Sustainability was an important factor in our design. We used Climate
Consultant and the psychrometric chart to come up with the most
efficient design strategies.
We also analyzed the life cycles of our chosen materials to ensure that
the project had a minimal environmental impact. Many materials were
chosen because they were reuseable or because they could be recycled.
Rainwater collection was another primary aspect of our design. The
roof of our design and the rainwater collection system collect and store
enough water to naturally water the native landscaping on the site.
Metal roof panel
CMU block
Interior plywood
Solar panel
Wood stud
Hard paving material
Rainwater storage tank
Continuous guttering
Water chain
Water tube
Concrete base
TJI beam
12 Solar Panels
Wall
Assembly
R-value: 15.63 h ft²°F/Btu
Window
Trippe-glazed,
Low-Solar-Gain Low-E Glass
U = ≤0.22
SHGC = ≤0.25
VT = ≤0.40
Roof
Assembly
Slab-on-Grade
Floors
F : 0.63 Btu/h ft²°F
10 Solar Chimney
11 Louvres
Operable
7 Steel Trusses
3 Wood Framing
Standard practice
4 Metal Panel wall cladding
5 SolaTubes
Provides daylight to hallways
and utility spaces
6 Engineered Wood - TJIs
Most efficeint system
2
Cistern size and Capacity
3’x 25’x 50’= 39,270 gallons
1
2
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
3
2 4”CMU Block
Embodied energy - 15.9 - 23.8 MJ/block
Contextual
Produced locally
1 Slab-on-grade
Concrete with fly ash
Standard, efficient
8”thick in apparatus bay

la valentina station
in collaboration with madison strakele + ponti o’neill
fall 2013
autocad, hand-built
department of islamic arts
in collaboration with madison strakele
spring 2013
sketch-up, autocad

There were many changes that had to be made
between design and final construction. Our final
product did function the way it was originally intended
to. The wall and floor slid out as orignally designed
and could be done easily with just one person.
microdwell - box office
spring 2015
sketch-up, photoshop, hand-built
This was an opportunity to actually build something that we designed. I worked
with six other architecture and landscape architecture students to design and build a
microdwelling under 600 square feet and display it at the Shemer Art Center with other
projects from January 31 - March 1.
We designed the BoxOfice, which offers an indoor/outdoor work environment that
utilizes space without compromising convenience and good design. When it is closed,
the structure is no more than 80 square feet but it doubles when one of the walls slide
out along with a second floor. The BoxOffice can be outfit with flexible furniture that
allows the space to be utilized as an office, a sleeping space, or an entertaining space
when the weather is nice.
With the financial support of AIA and several other sponsers, we were able to buy the
materials to bring BoxOffice to life. We began building in a teammate’s driveway. Within
just three short months, we had designed, gathered materials, and built the BoxOffice.

resume
Skills
Academic History
Ability to work in teams, communicate effectively, creatively problem-solve, and learn quickly
Physical model-making, operate laser-cutter, free-hand drawing
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Google Docs, Prezi
Architectural Studies, BSD (2015)
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
GPA: 3.80
Sustainability Minor (2015)
ASU School of Sustainability
Honors (2015)
Barrett, the Honors College
Internships
First Year Success Coach
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (8.2014 - Present)
• Providing one-on-one coaching to first-time architecture and design students.
• Creating connections between students and ASU resources.
Lead Student Academic Mentor (SAM) in the Arcadia Residential Community
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Tempe, AZ (12.2013 - 5.2014)
• Acted as a resource for the other Student Academic Mentors by sharing knowledge about the SAM position, the
Arcadia Residential Community, and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
• Communicated staff needs and issues to supervisors
Highly motivated architectural student with interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and professional attitude seeks a
full-time, Intern Architect position.
Summary
Employment History
Summer Intern
Perkins Eastman, San Francisco Office, CA (5.2015-7.2015)
• Assigned to a design team who who was rennovating the Mercy Retirement and Care Center. It is a nonprofit
continuing care retirement community that has been providing care and services in Oakland, CA since 1908. Their
facilities provide skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living services.
• Assisted the design team with architectural drawings through use of Revit and AutoCAD
• Prepared presentation materials for client meetings with Photoshop, Illustrator, and other needed programs
Intern at Flagstaff Eco Ranch, Flagstaff, AZ (12.2012 - 5.2013)
• Collaborated with a permaculture specialist to design the layout of EcoRanch
• Created a Sketchup animation of the new design
• Utilized design skills to create an exciting educational booklet for Eco Ranch visitors
Academic Involvement Secretary for Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Student Ambassadors (4.2013 - 5.2014)
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Student Ambassador (8.2011 - Present)
Design Advisory Board (Spring 2013)
Member of the American Institute of Architecture Students (8.2012 - Present)
Student Academic Mentor in the Arcadia Residential Community
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Tempe, AZ (8.2012 - 12.2013)
Advising Office Assistant
School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Tempe, AZ (8.2013 - 5.2014)
Desk Assistant for University Housing, ASU, Tempe, AZ (8.2012 - 2.2014)
Employment History
Continued
Honors/ Awards Scholarships
Regent High Honors Endorsement
Procter & Gamble Scholarship
William Z. Smith Scholarship
CAEDS Scholarship Endowment
Zelma Bashas Salimeri Honors Art Scholarship
Margerat T. Morris Scholarship
Dean’s List Fall 2011-Fall 2013
mkpinson@asu.edu
623.670.4313
3782 N. Springfield St
Buckeye, AZ 85396
Merintha Pinson

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