My Architectural portfolio pages

1. Pencil Drawing of The Philip Johnson Glass House
Dustin M. Morgan, AIA
Portfolio Of Works
1998-2008

2. Off 7th Avenue
The Problem
Assume commercial buildings are against
this main thoroughfare, and create a
pedestrian friendly environment on the
interior of the lot. A one way traffic lane with
parking is required.
Pedestrian Entry - Freehand Perspective
Plan of development - Drafted in pencil

3. Proposed Approach
- Separate vehicular and pedestrian flow through elevation
- Texture and curve the road to slow traffic
- Construct drive isle with jointed, colored concrete, to
contrast with and highlight pedestrian crossings
- Provide deciduous trees to protect people from the
summer sun, and add fall interest
- Ungulate drive Isle with crossings at grade to slow traffic
Density / Zoning Analysis
Pen Drafted on Mylar
2’-0” x 4” Detail model
at pedestrian entry
1’ x 1’ Scale Model of development in Basswood

4. Multifamily Housing Design
The Problem
On an existing empty lot near the university, develop a site scheme for
multifamily housing, based on code research. Create plans and models to
represent your ideas.
Proposed Site Solution
- Under-unit parking to minimize footprint and maximize landscaping
- Ascending structure to separate homes from public roadway
- Western path to the bus stop also provides fire truck access.
- Stairways between individual units for access to parking & greenbelt
Deductive
- Front pathway of units overlook greenbelt Model in Clay
Existing Site
Separation of public and Private through section

5. Proposed Unit Solution
- Full-height windows to maximize views
and feeling of openness.
- 1st and second story units
- Public space on the access corridor
- Private space separated through elevation
or distance in a linear fashion.
- Units range from 654 to 1,122 s.f.
- Varied in layout and orientation to
avoid monotany of repetition.
1/4 scale basswood model of Unit Stack
Backside of Unit Stack
‘Low Front Unit” Schemes could ‘High Front Unit” Scheme with in-line drive Western shade wall in red reflect
not optimize landscaping lane and parking optimize landscaping, color of northern neighbor.
and public / private separation.

6. Knoll Furniture
The Problem
Design a new building in Cavecreek, Arizona
to house a fabrication studio and showroom for Knoll
Furniture.
The site given was a vacant lot in Cavecreek,
The western
Arizona, at the north end of the Phoenix metro area.
facing backside
This exposed, desert site slopes north to Cavecreek
Parkway, with access from the lot’s south side only.
Setbacks were to be considered and only minimal
parking was required.
Detail view of
Western Screening
and Mass Wall
Along the main entry, anchoring
columns are designed to evoke
a sense of fabrication.

7. Proposed Approach
- Site the building to take advantage of the slope and
view to the northwest.
- Create a two story structure with a lofted second floor,
separated from the exterior wall.
- Reveal the fabrication of the building structure
- Reduce lighting needs via a translucent roof structure,
insulated by a pillow of air.
- Protect from direct sun with:
- Minimized southern exposure Concept model of retractable shade sails
- East and west overhangs
- Mass wall and exterior screen along the west.
Translucent wood ceiling.
Trusses on Top
Alternate conceived to provide an ever changing
A detail model at 1/4” =1’-0” scale, to further
light texture throughout the days and year.
investigate structure and other details.

8. Xavier School Expansion
The Problem
As an exercise in master planning, envision
expansion of this land-locked Catholic high school
campus to the south, into an existing residential
neighbourhood.
The expansion needs to include a new soccer
field, additional classroom space, library, performing
arts building, visiting artist residences, lab space, a
Gymnasium, pool, additional parking and a prominent
entry on 7th. Existing plan: Church owned property is in blue, with a related
Catholic Church, on the western half. School accessed from the East.
New Spaces:
1. New classrooms
12.
2. Library above 13. 1.
8.
3. Performing Arts Building Fitzgerald
6
Plaza
4. Lecture Hall
5. 2.
5. Gymnasium and Pool
3.
6. Lab space 6. 4.
7. Administration building
13. 6.
9.
8. Recreational Fields
7.
9. Additional parking 8.
10. Artist Residences
Existing 10.
12. Classrooms
13. Recreational Fields
11.

9. Proposed Solution
Create an axial site around the new library,
connecting it to the parking lot and existing church
to the west. Use the performing arts complex and
additional classroom space to surround a central
courtyard space, and create a hub of activity.
View of sunken central courtyard, with Library
above. The gym and pool complex is in the distance.
Phasing plan
View North West
Black context model
by others Axial connections throughout campus.

10. Lincoln Medical Center
Tenant Suites
Type: Ambulatory Care Center
Gross Area: 118,000+ square feet in 2 stories
Location: Parker, Colorado
Occupancy: Started December 2008
Involvement: Design of Several Tenant
Improvements
Square footage of tenants I am involved in:
35,000+ s.f. (Construction Admin only)
51,000+ (Design and CA)
While I took this photo, the Shell & Core of this building
are actually a collaborative design by others in my firm. I
directed / managed suite design for most of the Tenants, so
this photo I took serves only as context.
I have been working on tenant suites since Fall 2007.
Currently some are in early design, a few under construction,
and several are now open for business. Tenant construction
will continue through the end of 2009.
Currently I am involved in Construction Administration for
the Imaging and Surgery Centers, as well as directing the
design of the Women’s Imaging suite. Many of the suites ran
concurrently as a part of larger bid packages.

11. Suites with color indicate
project involvement *
Convalescent Center
Women’s Imaging
Ophthalmology
Surgery Center
Lasik
Imaging
1st Floor * I did not CAD any other portion of these plans.
Physical
Retinal Surgeons Therapy
Urologic
Care
Orthopedics Orthopedics
Hand Surgeons
2nd Floor

12. Many providers have high- This practice has X-Ray
density filing systems that equipment. Structural,
View into the new Con- Mechanical and Electrical
need to be coordinated with ference Room
the structural engineer. engineers all gave input.
Denver-Vail Orthopedics
Project Designer - Architecture
There is a lot of collaboration that goes into any project. Our interior
designers develop palettes of finishes, and some design elements are
borrowed from other areas of the building (See the main Lobby).

13. Specialty Eye Care
Design Director
Colorado Retina Associates
Project Designer

14. Lowry Medical Center
Type: Ambulatory Care Center
Gross Area: 80,000+ square feet in 2 stories
Location: Denver, Colorado
Occupancy: Started December 2005
Involvement: Shell & Core, Tenant Improvements
Square footage of tenants I was involved in:
37,000
I worked on the entirety of this building. Conceived by
Tim Riddle and Nick Rehnberg, I provided feedback on
numerous design elements. My primary involvement on
the shell building was to design the details and perform
office and field construction administration. It opened in
September, 2005.
When construction of the Shell started, I began
development of several tenant suites including ones for
Retinal Surgeons, Ophthalmology, and two Orthopedic
groups. I was responsible for complete document
development from Schematic Design through Construction
Documents, as well as field and office CA services. Tenant
suites were finished by December, 2005.

15. Backside of the building,
though a prominent corner on
the main thoroughfare.
Interior view to
the B-52 Hangars

16. Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital
Type: Extended Stay Orthopedic
Rehabilitation Hospital
Gross Area: 40,000+ square feet in 1 story
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Occupancy: February 2003
Involvement: Whole building, Design Only
A collaboration with Tracy
Rasmussen of Boulder Associates
All photos on these two sheets were taken by Tracy
Rasmussen, for site visits during construction, as I have
never visited the project site.
Under the direction of Curtis Chong, Tracy and I
collaborated on the design of this facility and completely
developed the project. The layout was based on a
corporate prototype, though the facade was reworked to
be more site specific. The interior plan was reworked as
well to meet local regulations and changes to program.
Sunshades were added based on analysis of sun angles,
and they work in perfect harmony with the seasons
throughout the year. Darker colors were chosen to help the
building stand out against the sun.

17. View of the Therapy Courtyard,
which has a variety of terrain for
patients to navigate.
Therapy Courtyard seating
Cafe
Main
Entry
40 Bed Overnight Unit
Ambulance
Entry
Therapy
Gym
Emphasized main entry