The document is Keegan Smoker's architectural portfolio from 2016. It includes sections about his objective in seeking a drafting position, skills, education, work experience, and design projects. The highlighted project is a proposal to redesign the Bella Vista Community Library in Philadelphia to revitalize the surrounding community. The new design includes large adaptable spaces, intimate study areas, a technology center, kids rooms, and a sustainable design with green roofs and a double-leaf facade system.

1. KEEGANSMOKERArchitectural Portfolio 2016

2. OBJECTIVE
“I am seeking an
architectural drafting postition
in an exciting firm where I can
showcase my design and
technical skillset as well as
advance my architectural
knowledge in a professional
setting.
SKILLS
0 5
Photoshop
Sketchup Pro
Illustrator
Rhinocerus
IN-Design
MS Office
EDUCATION
2010 - 2014 B.S. Architectural Design
Temple University - Philadlephia, PA
CGPA: 3.36
Fall 2014 Master of City and Regional Planning
Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA
CGPA: NA
WORK EXPRIENCE
2013-2014 BOLLE DESIGN - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Designer & Builder
Planned and created design solutions
Generated detailed drawings for production
Designed in Rhinoceros 5 Software
Constructed projects using many different materials
(i.e. Concrete, Wood, Vaneer, Metal)
ASHLIN WOODS CARPENTRY SERVICES, INC. - LANCASTER, PA
Carpenter
Operated light and heavy machinery
Restored residential and commercial buildings
Built from detail drawings and plans
Created inovative design solutions
SEVEN TREES WOODWORKING, LLC - NEW HOLLAND, PA
Draftsman
Creating and planning custom design solutions
Generating detailed construction drawings
Collaborating with builders during construction process
Designing in Google Sketchup Pro and Mozaik Cabinetmaking Software
Streamlining information sharing through Google Drive
Carpenter
Managing projects to completion
Operating light and heavy machinery
Working with construction drawings and working plans
Implementing LEAN working processes
Installing projects on-site
2012 - Present
2011
Summer
“Keegan Smoker
Phone: 717 406 7385
Email: keegansmoker07@gmail.com

3. REBUILDING POINT BREEZE
space through movement
folded structure
new life for Via Flaminia
house for a gymnast
Belle Vista community library
adaptive reuse in Porta Portese
revitalizing the Memorial Drive Corridor
Program: Museum for Modern Art
Location: Rome, Italy
professional work
Program: Community Center
Location: Philadlephia, PA
Program: Hotel Design
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Program: Multi-Use Outdoor Park
Location: Rome, Italy
Program: City Planning
Location: Atlanta, GA
Program: Individual Residence
Location: Philadlephia, PA
Program: Research Facility
Location: Manayunk, PA
Program: Observation Tower
Location: Appalachian Mountain Range
Program: Educational Facility
Location: Philadlephia, PA
contents
Included: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Location: Philadelphia, PA; Rome, Italy; Atlanta, GA; Brooklyn, NY

4. The Bella Vista Community Library in Philadelphia is a project to revitalize an entire community. Cur-
rently the site is occupied with an outdated and failing library built in the 1970s. This existing building
provides little visual appeal, lacks in space for group events, and is unable to adapt to advancing
technology. In order to create a space to help the library as well as the surrounding community to
grow, a new building was commissioned to replace the old structure.
Belle Vista community library
Program: Community Center
Location: Philadelphia, PA

5. My design looks to create a gemstone for the people of the area to be able to use as a library, an activity center, a skill
building facility, and many other functions. This building takes advantage of large, adaptable floor layouts to be capable of
housing various events. In addition, more intimate spaces are incorporated within the design for individuals to study, read, and
retreat from the bustle outside. A full service technology area gives patrons internet access, creative computer applications,
and learning software. Dedicated kids rooms give a space for learning activities, community bonding, and daycare options.

6. Sustainability was a main concern in the design process as well. Green roofs, storm water
management, and passive heating and cooling systems are all incorporated in the design. Facing
south, the main library area uses an intelligent double-leaf facade system to generate heat in the
winter and circulate cool air in the summer. This technology creates a much more comfortable
environment throughout the building. In addition, energy costs are reduced and allow for money
to be put back into continually updating and improving the library.

7. GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR
MAIN
ENTRANCE
MEDIA PRESENTATION
ROOM
PRESENTATION ROOM
SECONDARY
ENTRANCE
CHILDRENS STACKS/
ACTIVITY
INTERNET
AREA
MEN'SWOMEN'S
COMPUTER AREA
YOUNG ADULT
AREA
MECHANICAL
MAIN STACKS/MULTIPURPOSE
AREA
OTB
OTB
OTB
OUTDOOR
MEETING
AREA
CONFERENCE ROOM
OFFICE
OFFICE
MEETING AREAREADING/STUDY
AREA
WOMEN'S
MEN'S
OTB
OTB
CAFE
ROOF
GARDEN
STUDY AREA
STUDY AREA
LOBBY

8. The strongest aspect of the design is found in the cafe. Located on the third floor and oriented to face center city, the community
center connects the smaller community back to Philadelphia as a whole. The final design is an appealing and inviting building
that can be adapted for the entire community to utilize and enjoy, and will ultimately help advance the growing area of Belle Vista.

9. POINT BREEZE TRANSECT
KEEGAN SMOKER
REBUILDING POINT BREEZE
Program: Educational Facility
Location: Philadlephia, PA
The Walter Smith School is a school located in Point Breeze, Philadelphia and has recently closed its doors to the
community. This building, built in 1925, is still in very good shape and has much life left in it. My proposal is to reuse
this incredible building and adapt it to support a new, design-build curriculum to help rebuild the community as the
school grows.
Through my preliminary research of the site, surrounding neighborhood, and the rest of the city there is a large issue
with how our vacant lots are utilized. With so much open land we need to be doing something to use it in a positive,
as well as affordable, way. New development in the area has only pushed out the lifelong citizens of Point Breeze and
something needs to be done in order to keep this incredible community in tacked and allow it to grow in the future.

10. Towering over the rest of Point Breeze, the Walter Smith School is a focal point for the community. By having it shut down the
community is suffering greatly and the building is currently of no use to them. Once a thriving manufacturing neighborhood, Point
Breeze has taken a turn for the worse over the last few decades and I look to build a workforce to help revitalize this dilapidated area.

12. Students attending the new Walter Smith School will be trained in land accusation, building design, sustainable strategies, and construction
systems. Through their education they will take on projects based around the school in order to physically rebuild their community.

13. WEIGHTROOM
RECOVERY
LOCKER
ROOM
LOCKER
ROOM
HOUSING
HOUSING
HOUSING
HOUSING
FACULTY
MEETING
SPACE
OFFICES
ATRIUM
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FOOD/SERVICE
FABRICATION
METALSHOP
WOODSHOP
STORAGE
MILLING
GALLERY
OFFICES
ATRIUM
ENTRANCE
CAFE
BOOKSTORE/
RESTROOM
RESTROOM
COLLABORATIONSPACE
CLASSROOM
WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP
GARAGE
CONSTRUCTIONPRACITCESLOUNGEMASTERPLANNING
OFFICES
OFFICES
RESTROOM
LECTUREHALL
DIGITAL
FABRICATION
DIGITALLAB
CLASSROOM
ATRIUM
GALLERY
RESTROOM
DIGITALLAB
ARTSTUDIO
CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM
RESTROOMRESTROOM
COLLABORATIONSPACE
DESIGNSTUDIO
CLASSROOMCLASSROOM
CLASSROOM
OFFICES
OFFICESRESTROOM
LECTUREHALLCLASSROOM
PRESENTATIONSPACE
SCULPTURESTUDIO
COLLABORATIONSPACE
RESTROOM
CONFERENCEROOM
SITESTUDIO
TEACHER’SLOUNGE
ATRIUM
CLASSROOM
COLLABORATIONSPACE
LOUNGE
OFFICES

14. A main focus of this project is to reconnect the smaller community to the greater city of Philadelphia. Through pre-
liminary research I created this model to record the growing division between the older communities and buildings to
the ever growing and changing center of the City. In order to keep up with the growth, Point Breeze needs to focus
on how to retain its character while also helping advance the area along with its surrounding areas.
Without sensitive design, the old architecture will soon be overtaken and forgotten,
and with it, a large part of Philadelphia’s history will be lost.

15. This project started by looking at the movements of the body through a series of actions. A correographed dance was preformed
assending a staircase and teadiously recorded. Following this motion and mapping the occupied space allowed the creation of a
secondary space through carving.
space through movement
Program: Recreational Observation Tower
Location: Appalachian Mountain Range

16. Changing scales and manipulating forms started to adapt the carved
space into a programatic structure. This structure was manifest into phys-
ical form with the introduction of a repetitive system. This given system
also supplied a structural system in which the program could be built from.

17. The final structure is very organic and creates a strong connection to the natural site
it is placed in. The free flowing form and cavernous interior creates a space that pushes
and compresses occupants throughout its entirity, until finally opening up to a powerful view.

18. My final model was built from laser cut 1/8” maple vaneer.
I used a half-lapping system to give structure and achieve
the grid system the design was derived from. Measuring
over three feet long and 18 inches high, I constructed the
model in two parts to allow for viewers to see inside the
model and greater understand the intereior conditions.

20. Inspired by an intricately folded system, this Manayunk research lab creates a space for
scientists to preform short term data collecting excursions. The building includes sleeping
areas, eating space, a large observation deck, and a buit-in desk for recording findings.
Situated to open up to the canal, scientists are able to observe up close while staying out of
the elements during their duties.
folded structure
Program: Research Lab
Location: Manayunk, PA

21. Through scaling each peice of the structure, the design is adaptaple to many different site
conditions. For the Manayunk site, the structure is anchored to two existing brick buildings
and creates a very minimal footprint while still providing a big visual impact.

22. During my semester in Rome, Italy I was able to travel around not only the city of Rome, but many cities through-
out Europe. I was challenged to sketch my travels throughout, and was very rewarded with the final results.
The first half of my studio time was spent on a project along Via Flaminia. Once a bustling park, the site is home
to run down businesses and poorly planned open spaces. The new plan for Via Flaminia is to provided a place
for traveling artists have to work and live. A studio, cafe, housing, and large green spaces all come together to
once again invite people into the area to relax and enjoy.
new life for Via Flaminia
Program: Multi-Use Outdoor Park
Location: Rome, Italy

23. The second half of my studio time was focused on a project that were in Porta Portese. This ancient port has become a location of local
venders and run down buildings. While sitting directly beside the Tiber River, the connection between street and water has been cut off.
My project was focused on reconnecting these two areas and designing a place for art and culture to once again be brought back to the
area. This large-scale design looks at issues of restoration, transit, added commerce, growth, and adaptation.
adaptive reuse in Porta Portese
Program: Museum for Modern Art
Location: Rome, Italy

24. The addition of large green spaces I was able to provide a place for new and existing vendors to set up new places
of commerce. The museum will draw artists and tourists alike to restore a creative culture in the area. Occupants
will be able to commute to the area with greater ease thanks to an elevated bike path that runs above the river.

25. Designing with purpose begins with fully understanding the function of the space. The House
For A Gymnast is a study in designing a practice area for a gymnast. I began by documenting a
gymnast as she went through her warm up, preformed an intricately choreographed bar routine,
and finished with a cool down and recovery exercise. Every aspect from start to finish was then
dissected, interpreted, and incorporated into the final program of the specialized home.
house for a gymnast
Program: Individual Residence
Location: Philadelphia, PA

26. PERFORMANCE
RECOVERY
DRESSING
PREPARATION
WARM UP
REST
ENTRANCE
REPLENISH
RELAXATION RELIEVE

27. The finished design allows for a gymnast to be fully catered to throughout the layout. An inviting entrance looks to create a
soothing mood and help drown out the outside world. Next is a changing room and warm up area in order to help the athlete
prepare for the performance.The performance area is a large, open space large enough to allow for a full routine to be executed.
Fully enveloped in glass, the athlete can be viewed by spectators outside in an effort to prepare them for the crowds during
competitions. After a performance, the athlete moves to the recovery and refreshing rooms. The design is completed with a
rejuvenation space where the performer is able to reflect and meditate.

28. Expanding on the quality and character of the Memorial Drive Corridor in Atlanta, GA, this project aims to continue to expand the
commercial and retail aspect alongside growing housing units and incoming visitors. Generating higher amounts of transparency
to the adjacent areas of Cabbagetown, Grant Park, and Oakland Cemetery will improve the image of this bleak stretch of highway
and look to spurring on future development.
revitalizing the Memorial Drive Corridor
Program: City Planning
Location: Atlanta, GA

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CONNECTIVITY TO COMMUNITY
IMPROVED GREEN SPACES
RECOMMENDED GROWTH
PLANNED DEVELOMPENT
Without GDOT’s approval the project will not be able to start. My plan also works alongside the current development at 301
Memorial Drive, The Leonard and the future mixed use complex at the King Memorial Station in order to allow for the needed
transportation conditions. My goal in this project is to create a much more welcoming and accessible place for alternate modes
of transportation to come into and enjoy.

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This revitalization project looks to implement many new ideas to the area. Removing lanes for slower, safer traffic; adding mul-
tiuse trails for pedestrians and bikers to create a more accessible area; added open, green space is a way to create a much
more inviting space; and recommending future land uses are all parts of my project that look to improve the quality of space
along the Memorial Drive Corridor. Working with GDOT and the community groups within the surrounding neighborhoods will
create a much more fluid and accepted project as well.

31. Professional work
Program: Design-Build Hotel Room
Location: Brooklyn, NY
At my current position at Seven Trees Woodoworking I am tasked with many things. For this
particular project I was in charge of the final design, working plans, construction of project,
and quality control before shipment.
The final product was for an exhibit in New York, New York. Working as one large peice of
furniture, this project includes a bed with nightstands, a closet, a desk, storage, and hide-
away electic outlets.

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33. Thank You