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Architecture Portfolio
Robert M. Texiera
Master of Architecture
University at Buffalo
Architecture Portfolio
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Education
University at Buffalo
Masters Degree of Architecture
2009-2012
Empire State College
Bachelors Degree of Professional Studies in Art and Technical Design
2008-2009
Westchester Community College
Associates Degree of Applied Science in Civil Technology
2007-2008
Associates Degree of Applied Science in Electrical Technology
2002-2005

Robert Texiera
Architecture Portfolio
rob_texiera@yahoo.com
914.220.2402
Experience
Electrician
Halaco Electric
2006-Present
Teaching Assitant
Dept. of Architecture and Planning, University at Buffalo
2011-2012
Draftsman/Designer
Escaladas Associates; Architects and Engineers
2008-2011
Store Manager
Champs Sports
2000-2006

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Preface
Architecture is ever-evolving with much greater challenges faced by designers today than in past times. The world is in a
state of lux and as such architecture is forced to answer new questions about the economy, environment, and ecology.
Professions and disciplines of all types are crossing over and working together more than ever before in an effort to address
these problems. At the very core its about creating an architecture that takes a stance, one that is focused and clear in
its resolve to improve on the current state of things by becoming an architecture that is full of tension and evokes emotion.
Excitement comes when the truths that have always been the cornerstone of this profession are confronted and unfold out
into space to reveal a world never before experienced.
As architects we are more than designers in that we not only have the ability to realize new possibilities but we have the
skill and training to make those visions a physical reality. We are the conduit through which ideas pass and are made
real. It is our duty to be stewards of a new vision and new ideas that take a stance against the current nature of things, to
challenge truths about proportion, light, angles, program, materials, and energy. Our architecture acts as the voice of an
entire culture and will live on and communicate to future generations telling them of the choices we have made. We must
remain optimistic and open minded in this ield as we continue to reshape old truths into more eficient solutions.
This portfolio is a collection of both academic and professional work that address contemporary issues found in the ield of
architecture.

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-Connections in Songdo City
Spring 12 3
-Rethinking the Post-Industrial House
Fall 11 5
-Climbing Community Apartment
Spring 11 7
-Canal Side Aquarium
Fall 10 9
-Ireland Study Abroad
Summer 11 11
-University Library
Spring 10 13
-Buffalo Spa
Fall 09 14
-Fire Surface
Spring 12 17

-Steel Tower
Fall 11 18
-Technical Axonometrics
Spring 11 19
-Communications Models
Fall 10 20
-Various Projects
09- 11 21
-Various Drawings
09- 11 23

-Monochrome
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-Color
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Studios
Supplementary Work
Photography
Academic
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Student Teaching
-Computational Methods
Spring 12 33
-Construction Technology
Fall 11 35

Electrical
-Queen Anne Renovation
07-08 39
-2-Story Art Gallery
10-11 40
-Main Street Loft
Summer 08 41
-Backyard Pavilion
Summer 07 42
Architecture
-Hudson Valley Getaway
10-11 45
-Tuckahoe Doctors Ofice
09-10 46

-White Plains Split Level
08-09 47
-Auto-Body Renovation
10-11 48
Professional
EXISTING METAL FRAMED LEADED GLASS
WINDOWS TO BE REMOVED & REPLACEDW/
INSULATED LOW-E GLASS W/ TRUE DIVIDED
LITES INWOOD FRAMES
CUSTOMBAKED ON PAINT COLOR (BLACK)
TO EXTERIOR
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Academic
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Supplementary Work
Photography
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Connections in Songdo City Spring 2012
Prof. Omar Kahn/ Prof. Nick Bruscia
The idea behind Songdo being an international city means that levels
of connectivity in telecommunications are to be as seamless as possi-
ble. Users of the system interact with it at different levels of importance.
The Continuous Connections project seeks to address moments in the
city that lend them self to physical connections like building to building
and public transportation.
Through a system of continuous minimal surfaces implemented at dif-
ferent scales, moments of organic pathways connecting buildings,
sidewalks, etc.. can insert themselves into the infrastructure of Songdo
providing connections to and from different places while simultaneous-
ly replacing traditional bus and subway stops. Minimal surface archi-
tecture in this application provides for continuous parasitic moments of
connection to happen all throughout the city, making their presence
known more in the denser populated areas and less in the unpopu-
lated ones helping to create an original identity for this sudden city.
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-songdo, korea with markings for public transit radii
-parasitic connections
-planar surface with low lines
-expanded planar surface
-surface study 1: klein and helicoid
-surface study 2: enneper and costa
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-interior of model
-subway section
-model 1/16 scale
-exterior render of bus stop
-interior render
Buffalo
52.5 Square Miles
Vacant Properties
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census. Its has an estimated 25,000 vacant
units, which include single family homes,
abandoned structures. The City of Buffalo is
the largest landowner in the city and owns
over 7,000 properties, around 60% of which
One third of city streets have at least one
vacant or abandoned property and there
are streets on the east side where the city
owns over half the properties. Buffalo also
has the oldest building stock in the nation,
with 58% of units being built before 1940.
Demolished Demolished
City Owned
Demolished
City Owned
1950:
60 Houses
2011:
42 Houses
18 Houses
12 City Owned
0 - $20,000
$20,000 - $30,000
$30,000 - $40,000
$40,000 - $50,000
Property Value:
Property Value:
0 - $20,000
$20,000 - $30,000
$30,000 - $40,000
$40,000 - $50,000
Rethinking the Post-Industrial House Fall 2011
Prof. Chris Romano
Buffalo, New York is one of the many U.S. cities that experienced an
extreme decline in population since the mid-20th century. Migration
out of the city has been crippling, the population declining by nearly
50 % in the past 50 years. To respond to Buffalos current status I looked
into the idea of multi-generational housing as a means to meet the
challenge of reconceptualizing some of the12000 vacant lots.
This project sought to bring attention to the growing phenomenon of
the shrinking rust-belt cities by examining and developing sustainable
housing solutions not solely based on economics but also issues of
material use, waste, and resource consumption.
By cutting, shifting, and dropping the existing house, space is reformed
to respond to the needs of larger families. That, coupled with expanding
into the adjacent vacant lot and treating the existing structure with a
technique of burnt cedar siding will preserve both the integrity of the
home as well as the physical structure for multiple generations.
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-housing decline
-population decline 1950-2011
-birds eye of 14th st.
-site model
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-inal model
-interior view -second loor
-third loor
-building section -site map
-cutting
-shifting
-dropping
-street view
Climbing Community Apartment Spring 2011
Prof. Brad Wales
The Apartment complex seeks to redeine the current Buffalo urban
landscape and dynamic by taking the role of traditional apartment
buildings and crossing it with a program geared towards a climbing
community. Inspiration for this community complex comes from the
natural landscape and resembles a mountainous terrain complete
with surfaces speciically designed for climbing.
The concept of the community apartment comes from slicing the lot
into a series of parallel sections and pushing and pulling those sections
into different orientations in order to create space. The building then
functions as an undulating landscape in which tenants can interact
with it, climbing and hiking from one place to another. The resultant
spaces inside allow for 25 cross-ventilated apartments ranging from
studios to 3-bedroom suites. Moving the means of egress to the exterior
allows also for the addition of a 50 seat theater, 2 indoor climbing facili-
ties, and corner restaurant.
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-street view
-street elevation -second loor plan
-third loor plan
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-night render of restaurant
-concept sketches
-inal model within site -egress mapping (main building)
-interior climbing wall
-wall section
-egress mapping (main building)
Canal Side Aquarium Fall 2010
Prof. Shadi Nazarian
Buffalos canal side has long been an eyesore in the downtown area.
At one time this part of the Erie Canal was a widely used means of
transportation connecting downtown to the infamous grain elevators.
The massive economic decline following the end of the industrial revo-
lution crippled Buffalos downtown. This proposal for an aquarium seeks
to revitalvize the canal side area bringing life back to this historic city.
Using the existing canal as inspiration the aquarium will support and
celebrate the local fresh water ecosystems as much as salt water.
The aquarium has a total of 4 tanks, a library, restaurant, retail space,
and IMAX theater. The upper most loor is designated for scientists and
maintenance staff.
The building is supported with a series of parallel concrete walls that
act as a louvre system to ilter the light coming in. A portion of the roof
is meant to be an accessible green landscape that touches down and
invites people into the building.
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-front entrance
-longitudinal section
-site map -irst loor plan
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-inal model within site
-lobby (as seen from second loor)
-third loor maintenance room -freshwater tank
-site model -exploded loorplan of aquarium
Ireland Study Abroad Summer 2011
Prof. Kenneth MacKay
The summer abroad was not meant to duplicate a traditional studio but
rather to explore the cultural and climatic variation between sites and
the resultant affect on architectural design. The nine week program
was broken into two parts. The irst half was circumnavigating the Irish
coast and investigating the myriad forces at work in contemporary ar-
chitectural practice by studying both urban and coastal environments.
The second half was examining Dublin and its urban environment which
underwent tremendous cultural and economic change in the decade
from 1995 to 2005. This change is best represented by the buildings con-
structed during the economic bubble. Daily visits to both historic and
modern buildings were an integral part of the studio.
Four design projects were proposed throughout the trip which were
contempory design approaches aimed at addressing the economic
and climatic issues in a given region and site. The proposals drew on
both modern and classic examples of Irish architecture.
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-cliffs of moher -dolmen tombs
-killarney national park -murder holes
-tower house
-martello tower
-georgian house
-mews house
Tower House Proposal
-In Killarney the purpose
of this tower house is to
serve as a facility for hikers
or park goers who need a
place to stay while stay-
ing in the park. It will func-
tion similar to a modern
day hostel but spaces will
relect the original tower
house layout.
Martello Tower Proposal
-With martello towers
all throughout Ireland a
dramatic approach was
taken to looking at this
classic typology under a
different light. The inver-
sion of it sets the tower
in the ground and re-
verses the 360 view. Living
space are inturn moved
Georgian House Proposal
-The classic Georgian
homes are all throughout
Ireland. I seek to break
away from the traditional
typology with an addition
to the rear that allows
for light to enter the side
of the building as well as
provide more generous
spaces to the kitchen
Mews House Proposal
-Mews houses are very
common in Dublin how-
ever most take the form
of a tradtional small
gabled residence that
harken back to their origi-
nal days as a carriage
house. A more modern
approach is taken in this
concept.
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University Library Spring 2010
Prof. Jean La Marche
The music and arts library is a satellite library at the University at Buf-
falo. Situated at the foot of UBs Lake La Salle the library is made up
of two masses drawing inspiration from the precedent Ebling Library
at the University of Wisconsin. One side, houses the book stacks and
classrooms. The side which overlooks the lake is the primary reading
and study room, with a small childrens library and cafe on the 1st level.
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-exploded loorplan of library -concept sketch -inal model
-cafe interior
-front entrance
Buffalo Spa Fall 2009
Prof. Brian Tabolt
The design of this downtown spa came about through the abstraction
of the Joan Miro painting Homage to Pratts. The circulation and use
of space in the spa comes from a direct correlation to the paintings
freeform lines and more massive dark loating objects. The continuous
surfaces connect all aspects of the program together by seamlessly
blurring the lines between loors and walls.
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-homage to pratts, (joan miro) -second loor plan -street level perspective
-inal model
-inal model (night) -interior view
-third loor plan
-fourth loor plan
Academic
Studios
Supplementary Work
Photography
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Fire Surface Spring 2012
Prof. Nick Bruscia
The complex shapes and varying brightness within ire serve as the in-
spiration in this facade proposal. The patterns generated with the half-
tone are used as the guidelines for both diameter size and rotation an-
gle of the individual cells. Grasshopper scripting acts as the means for
generating the resultant skin in this process of forming metal. The script
also generates countless tiling arrangements with a total of only 6 tiles.
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-ire
-model relectance -pivoted sheet metal -paneling sequence option 3
-paneling sequence option 2
-paneling sequence option 1
-grasshopper script
-standard sheet metal
-punched sheet metal
-halftone -rendered surface -pepakura sequence -inal surface model

3/16th Steel Plate 4 X 4:

Time Specs:

Steel Tower Fall 2011

Prof. Chris Romano
Using a 4 x 4 x 3/16 steel sheet a tower had to be constructed as
high as possible with as little waste as possible keeping in mind base,
height, and weight ratios plus linear feet of weld. This gave way to my
concept of a two triangle tower. The plasma-cut steel made a lat
right triangle w/ perforations for seams which would allow me to then
fold the steel in on itself making a triangular base 12 foot tower.
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-plasma cut steel
-detail shot of fold
-plan sheet of steel
-detail of fold specs
-base geometry
-inal tower
-steel jig and break
-folded steel
-welding steel
Technical Axonometrics Spring 2011
Prof. Chris Romano
Here are two axonometric construction drawings.
-(ig 1) The irst is a 30/60/90 Isometric drawing of the residential project
known as the Reid House from Clark and Menefee Architects.
-(ig 2:) The second is a 45/45 Axonometric drawing of the commercial
project known as the Kitsap Administration building by Miller Hull
Architects.
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-ig 1: -ig 2:
Communications Models Fall 2010
Prof. James Lowder/ Prof. Dennis Maher
These models result from two methods of drawing and interpretation.
-(ig 1) The irst model was generated by morphing one section of an
object into another and mapping successive instances along the way.
The resultant shape is one that shows this transition through space.
-(ig 2) The second comes from the abstraction and simpliication of the
logic found in a very ambiguous still life arrangement of objects.
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-ig 2:
-ig 1:
Various Projects 09-11
-(ig 1) The design of this truss bridge was found to have the highest
strength to weight ratio. The 2 ounce bridge with 1/16th members
held over 32 pounds. Thats 16lbs/oz.
-(ig 2) Below is a circular shelter made with recycled scrap wood that
is light, portable, and can be constructed with minimal labor.
-(ig 3) The 1/4 steel torch was plasma-cut and welded. Its gothic de-
sign lends itself ideally with the steel which is inherently rustic in nature.
-(ig 4) The 13 by 19 laser-cut relief uses digital fabrication to add
depth to a irst semester 2-dimensional hand drawing.
-(ig 5) The digital representation of a typical lava-lamp is abstracted
in the computer and reassembled using digital fabrication techniques
of contouring, wafling, and tesselations.
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Various Drawings 09-11
Select charcoal on news paper drawings:
-(ig 1) Greco Roman Bust
-(ig 2) Toad
-(ig 3) Human Skull
-(ig 4) Sears Robuck and Co. Tower
Select technical drawings:
-(ig 1) 45/45 Axonometric drawing
-(ig 2) Orthographic Projections 1
-(ig 3) Ruled Surface
-(ig 4) Orthographic Projections 2
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Academic
Studios
Supplementary Work
Photography
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Monochrome Photography 09-11
-(ig 1) Packard Plant, Detroit, Michigan
-(ig 2) St. Colmans Cathedral, Cobh, Ireland
-(ig 3) Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah
-(ig 4) 8 Spruce Street, New York, NY
-(ig 5)Sequoia National Park, Visalia, California
-(ig 6) Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri

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-ig 3:
-ig 4:
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Color Photography 09-11

-(ig 1) Adirondack National Park, St. Regis, NY
-(ig 2) Catskill Chill Music Festival, Hancock, NY
-(ig 3) Botanical Gardens, Buffalo, NY
-(ig 4) Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ
-(ig 5) Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland
-(ig 6) Zion National Park Visitors Center, Springdale, Utah
-(ig 7) St. Colmans Cathedral, Cobh, Ireland
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Professional
Student Teaching
Electrical
Architectural
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Computational Methods Spring 2012
Prof. Nick Bruscia
The course introduced students to various computational design ap-
plications. Software demonstrations and technical workshops focused
primarily on 3D modeling software made up the irst half of the semes-
ter. The second half introduced parametric design thinking, visual rep-
resentation and rendering, along with post-production processes. The
inal portion of the course was an introduction to BIM software.
Programs
-Rhinoceros 4.0
-3D Studio Max
-Grasshopper
-Revit Architecture
-Adobe Photoshop CS4
Student Acknowledgements
-Vincent Ribeiro
-Hyeongmo Goo
-Adam Feldman
-Marc Velocci
-Minku Jeon
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-london aquatics centre
-paul klee centre -birds nest olympic stadium
0 640 640m 1280m
Section B
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-london aquatics centre (exploded)
-paul klee centre section
-sendai mediatheque section
-reactive geometry tutorial
Construction Technology Fall 2012
Prof. Annette Le Cuyer
The course consisted of drafting 45/45 axonometric technical draw-
ings based off the analysis and study of professional construction docu-
ments (residential and commercial). Students were expected to clearly
illustrate all layers of construction and construction materials. Supple-
menting the drawings was a complete outline speciication sheet num-
bering and describing all layers and components of the assembly.
Programs
-AutoCAD 2012
-Adobe Illustrator CS4
Student Acknowledgements
-Aaron Taube (ig 1)
-Minku Jeon (ig 2)
-Nicole Nguyen (ig 3)
-Daniel Vrana (ig 4)
-Jeffrey Kaufman (ig 5)
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Electrical
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Queen Anne Restoration 07-08
Hudson, NY
This single family residence on Union St. in Hudson, NY was a full reno-
vation project. The house is complete with a fully updated electrical
service, high end appliances and ixtures, ethernet, cable, and audio
connections in every room, and outdoor lighting for the backyard. The
house has returned to its original beauty utilizing the original loorplan
and a transition of the original attic into an ofice space.
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-ofice space -kitchen -front
-main staircase
2-Story Art Gallery 10-11
Hudson, NY
The once abandon corner building on Warren St. took on a new life
when it was converted into a large art space. The irst loors track light-
ing highlights the gallery space walls. Above, there is the 2nd loor
studio with air-craft cable lighting that supplements the artists studio
workspace, and a 3rd loor loft apartment which overlooks that studio.
Currently the building doubles as a gallery space as well as a tea shop.
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-main gallery space -electrical panel and service
-second loor studio space
-gallery front
Main Street Loft Summer 08
Hudson, NY
Above the Warren St. bookstore Hudson City Books is a large loft space
converted into an apartment. The recessed lighting, modern fan ix-
tures, and lush loor receptacles all compliment the look of this very
contemporary and clean space. Routing the wires for the loft incon-
spicuously proved to be a challange because of all the exposed brick,
however alternatives were achieved.
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-apartment loft -raised skylights w/ fans
-front wall w/ bay window
-bookstore front
Backyard Pavilion Summer 07
Hudson, NY
Landscape lighting along with pool lighting and a jacuzzi made up the
large portion of the project on Allen St. Underground wiring for lighting
and receptecles was made possible with the exterior grade sub-panel
that was installed. The beauty of this backyard pavilion supplements
the main house which was renovated a summer earlier.
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-backyard pavilion -backyard pavilion (night)
-backyard pavilion (day)
Professional
Student Teaching
Electrical
Architectural
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Auto-Body Shop Renovation 10-11
Elmsford, NY
A local auto-body shop was seeking to expand their services and busi-
ness with a large addition to the main garage. The garage was to ex-
pand around the existing parking area and onto the nearby glass and
mirror shop owned by the same person. The commercial construction
was made possible by light-gauge steel trusses.
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-planned addition
-longitudinal section
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MOBILE LITE
FILING SYSTEM
(2) MOVEABLE (1'
X 4' X 6'7")
SHELVING ON (4'
X 5') TRACK
3 SHELVES PER
UNIT
AIR
HANDLER
EMERGENCY
FIRE EXIT
EXISTING DOOR
TO REMAIN
EXISTING DOOR
TO REMAIN
note: REVERSE
SWING
CUT OPENING &
INSTALL NEW
(SCHEDULE A-2)
DOOR
SHELF
HALL WAY MOBILE LITE FILING SYSTEM
(2) MOVEABLE (1' X 4' X 6'7")
SHELVING ON (4' X 5') TRACK
FILE STORAGE
FILE STORAGE
FOYER
AIR
HANDLER
TO REMAIN
HEIGHT TO BE
VERIFIED BY
ARCHITECT
WATER
FOUNTAIN
B
A
A-1
C-1
C-1
B-1 A-1
A-1
A-1
A-1
A-1
A-1
A-2
A-2
B-1
A
B
C
D
A
D
C
B
A
B
D-1
C
B
A
D
C
H
UP TO
2nd FLOOR
DOWNTO
EXTERIOR
EXIT DOOR
DOWN
UP TO
2nd FLOOR
VD VD
VD
VD
VD VD
VD
VD
VD
VD VD
VD
VD
VD
VD
VD
VD
VENT
10"X10" CD
300 CFM
10"X10" CD
200 CFM
10"X10" CD
100 CFM
10"X10" CD
150 CFM
10"X10" CD
300 CFM
10"X10" CD
200 CFM 10"X10" CD
200 CFM
8"X8" CD
70 CFM
70 CFM
FAN
6"
16"X5"
14"X4"
14"X4"
28"X6" 24"X6"
16"X6" 12"X6"
T.U. 8
12 "
20"X8"
20"X8"
24"X6"
14"X4"
16"X5"
10"X4"
6"
T
T TO
T
T
T TO
T
24"X24"
RETURN EXHAUST
ACCESS DOOR
FD
24"X6"
24"X24"
RETURN EXHAUST
AIR HANDLER
EXIST.
AIR HANDLER
EXIST.
EXIST. DUCT
18"X8"
20"X8"
10"X10" CD
150 CFM
10"X10" CD
150 CFM 10"X10" CD
200 CFM
10"X10" CD
200 CFM
10"X10" CD
250 CFM
10"X4"
10"X4"
14"X5"
14"X4"
16"X6"
22"X6"
40"X4"
24"X6"
12"X5"
24"X6" 24"X6" 20"X6"
14"X4"
14"X4"
14"X5"
100 CFM
FAN
8"X8" CD
100 CFM
4"
70 CFM
150 CFM
FAN
4"
10"X10" CD
200 CFM
10"X10" CD
200 CFM
10"X10" CD
300 CFM
FD
FD
FD
ACCESS DOOR
ACCESS DOOR
ACCESS DOOR
BATH 3
BATH 2
NURSE'S STATION
COPY/FAX
SUPPLY
EXAMROOM
OFFICE (OR)
EXAMROOM
EXAMROOM
NURSE'S
STATION
OFFICE (OR)
EXAMROOM
EXAMROOM
EXAMROOM EXAMROOM
COLLECTION
WAITING
AREA
BATH 1
OFFICE (OR)
EXAMROOM
FA
FA
4"
4"
4"
4"
4"
4"
4"
4"
4" 4"
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S S S S
S
S
S
S S S
S
S 3
3 S
SS
S
S
3 S
S
S
S
TO BE
REMOVED
SWITCH
TO BE
TRACED AND
REMOVED
EXISTING
ELECTRICAL
PANELS
BATH 3
BATH 2
NURSE'S STATION
COPY/FAX/
SUPPLY
EXAMROOM
OFFICE (OR)
EXAMROOM
EXAMROOM NURSE'S
STATION
OFFICE (OR)
EXAMROOM
EXAMROOM
EXAMROOM EXAMROOM
COLLECTION
BATH 1
OFFICE (OR)
EXAMROOM
O
O
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O
O
O
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O O O
O
O O
O
O
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O
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E
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d.o.
d.o.
d.o.
INSTALL
SMOKE
DETECTOR
HARDWIRED AS
PER CODE
d.o.
d.o.
d.o.
d.o.
d.o. d.o. d.o.
d.o.
INSTALL
C.O. DETECTOR
HARDWIRED AS
PER CODE
d.o.
d.o.
8
'
-
0
"
GWB PAINTED
GRAB BARS
TILE 6"X 6"
WAINSCOTTING
MIRRORS W/
STAINLESS STEEL
FRAME
6"X 6" TILED
FLOOR
3
1
"
t
o
3
6
"
1
"
VA
R
IES
WIRE HANGER
@ 4,-0" o.c.
2' x 2' SUSPENDED
CEILING TILE
T- RUNNER
UNDERSIDE OF
EXISTING FLOOR
ABOVE
METAL STUD
RUNNER BOLTED
TO SLAB
3-1/2"
METAL STUD
5/8"
TYPE
GWB
Tuckahoe Doctors Ofice 09-10
Tuckahoe, NY
The doctors ofice in Tuckahoe has a total of 5 exam rooms, 3 ofices,
and 4 adminstration stations. Plans for mechanical, electrical, relected
ceiling, as well as architectural were drawn up.
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-electrical plan
-loor plan
-mechanical plan
-tiled ceiling
White Plains Split-Level 08-09
White Plains, NY
The renovation of this 2 bedroom split-level in Whiteplains was turned
into a 4 bedroom 3 bath home. Both the height and footprint of the
house were expanded upon. The addition to the footprint is in the rear
with a very generous kitchen and dining layout. The second foor land-
ing which connects to all the rooms overlooks the front foyer. A porch
and trellis was added to enhance the overall look of the front facade.
EXISTING C.O.W.P.
STORMWATER
CATCHBASIN
THIS PIPE SEGMENT
IN PUBLIC R.O.W. TO
BE 4" CIP.
(2) 6'-6'DEEP
PRECAST CONC.
DRYWELL PACKED IN
GRAVEL SEE DETAIL
4" SOLID PVC
SCH 40 PIPE
INSTALL A
CLEANOUT
STRUCTURE AND
INSTALL A CHECK
VALVE ON DRAIN
LINE
STABILIZATION
ENTRANCE
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V
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D

P
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IO
4" SOLID PVC
COLLECTING ROOF
WATER W/ A MINIMUM
OF 1/4" / FOOT
SILT FENCE
SEE DETAIL
2
0
'
44.75'
2
0
'
N 13-31'-00" W 121.76'
N 13-31'-00" W 137.42'
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2
1
2
STORY
DWELLING
OPENTO
ABOVE
DOWN
UP
MASTER
BATHROOM
CLOSET
SPACE

MSTR BDRM
LOFT ABOVE
UP
LIVING
ROOM
DINING
ROOM
KITCHEN
MASTER
BEDROOM
WALK IN CLOSET
DECK/PORCH
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP TO 2nd
FLOOR
CLOSET
SPACE

245 SQ FT

184 SQ FT
FAMILY
ROOM
235 SQ FT

389.5 SQ FT

333 SQ FT
KITCHEN
BEDROOM2
EXISTING
BASEMENT
ATTIC
NEW
BASEMENT
2 X 10 LEDGER
RIDGE VENT
(1) CONTINUOUS
SOFFIT VENT
EACH RAFTER BAY
7
12
R-38
INSULATION
(2)2 X 10's 16"0.C.
3/8"
COX PLY
NEW 2 X 4's INSULATED
PERIMETER WALLS W/ 1/2
GWB & R-13 INSULATION
EXISTING F.J. TO REMAIN
CATHEDRAL OVER
ENTRANCE WROUGH
IRON RAILING
BALISTERS AT 3.85" O.C.
2 X 12's 16"0.C.
2 X 10's 16"0.C. 2 X 10's 16"0.C.
1/2" PLY X 8 X 30
4 X 4 POST
TO RIDGE
AT 12" O.C.
2X12's RAFT 16" O.C.
RIDGE VENT
-building section
-1st level foorplan
-site plan
-exterior 1
12
7
7
12
MSTR BDRM
LOFT
DOWN
BEDROOM3
BEDROOM2 BEDROOM1
DOWN
OPENTO
BELOW

183 SQ FT

156 SQ FT

184.5 SQ FT

202 SQ FT
-2nd level foorplan
-exterior 2
-east elevation
-kitchen
-original house
Benjamins Steakhouse Summer 2010
White Plains, NY
Work on this Westchester staple took place throughout 2010. The
transformation from the traditional American style restaurant to an
upscale steakhouse saw the restoration of the original dining hall and
bar area. New construction of an outdoor seating area was proposed
and a new front entrance was built. The outdated kitchen was ad-
dressed and was redone for high volume and the new menu.

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BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE

-south elevation
-main foorplan

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20"
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V
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2 X 8 RAFTERS @ 16" o.c.
2 X 10 TIES @ 16" o.c.
MD BOARDWITH
TRIMPAINTED LIGHT
COFFEE
SINGLE PANE CUSTOMSHAPED
WINDOWS (4 SIDES)
SIZE TO BE DETERMINED)
SUSPENDED
ENTRANCE
CHANDELIER
CROWN MOLDING
LIGHTS FOR UPWARD
ILLUMINATION
(2) 1 3
4 X 11 1
4 LVL
CUT
EXISTING
CEILING
JOISTS AS
SHOWN
NEW 2 X 12's
MANMADE GLUED ON STONE
VERNEER
5" REINFORCED CONC. SLAB
OVER COMPACTED 6" ITEM4
13
4 BLUESTONE
#5's @ 18 o.c.
AWNING AROUND EXTERIOR
TO COVER PATIO
DRILL DOWELS INTO EXISTING MASONRY
WALL @ 20" o.c. (6"INTO WALL) AND
EPOXY INTO PLACE
95%COMPACTED SOIL
#5's @ 20 o.c.
#5 DOWEL's
@ 20"o.c.
STONE
VERNEER
DOWNTO
FOOTING
6 X 6 POSTS ANCHOREDTO
CONCRETE w/ STEEL PLATE
AWNING SUPPORTS
ANCHOREDTO 8 X 8
COLUMNS
PITCH SLAB 14 " EVERY FOOT TO ALLOW FOR DRAINAGE
DOWNTO PARKING LOT
7 1
2 X 7 1
2 POSTS (TALL ONES)
7 1
2 X 7 1
2 TOP
5 1
2 X 5 1
2 POSTS (SHORT ONES)
CMU AS
NEEDED
NEW TUBING BY OTHERS
GRAVEL FILLED LINEAL
STORAGE TRENCH TO
RECIVE STORMWATER
FROMWATER FROM
PORCH
6'-4" +/-
8'-0" OPENING
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-dining hall
-south wall interior elevation
-front entrance detail
-north wall interior elevation
Colonial Home Summer 2009
Dobbs Ferry, NY
The unique challenge for this colonial was fnding the maximum size
and spacial arrangement to work on such a narrow lot. The house has
a total of fve bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths. The three
car garage was shifted in relation to the main house allowing for the
original footprint. The houses shifting roofines and dual chimneys offer
a rather attractive and unique take on the tradtional colonial.
PANTRY
BUTLER'S
PANTRY
MUD ROOM
DRIVEWAY 2 CAR
1 CAR
GARAGE
34'-0" X 24'-0" 782 SQ FT
BREAKFAST
12'-0" X 16'-8"
197 SQ FT
LIBRARY
12'-6" X 19'-0"
253.2 SQ FT
FAMILY ROOM
20'-0" X 15'-4"
307 SQ FT
KITCHEN
17'-6" X 15'-4"
268 SQ FT
FOYER
9'-0" X 15'-10"
100.8 SQ FT
LIVING ROOM
15'-0" X 19'-4"
290 SQ FT
DINING ROOM
15'-0" X 19'-4"
290 SQ FT
UP TO
2nd FLOOR
UP
DOWNTO
BASEMENT
DOWNTO
BASEMENT
UP TO
2nd FLOOR
BEDROOM#6
BEDROOM#5
MASTER
BATHROOM
OPENTO
BELOW
SITTING AREA BEDROOM#2
BEDROOM#3 MASTER
BEDROOM
CEILING HEIGHT
10'-0"
DOWNTO
1st FLOOR
UP TO
ATTIC
DOWNTO
1st FLOOR

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L=73.00'
R=150.00'
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W
5
1
. 6
4
'
S84-03'-25"E
98.80'
105.24'
793.5 SQ FT
231
SQ FT
2,162.3 SQ FT
-1st level foorplan -2nd level foorplan
-site map -east elevation
El Retiro Summer 2010
Irvington, NY
The spanish style home sits on a rather large lot in comparison with
some surrounding homes. This large lot allows for the family room and
three car garage. A key feature in this project was the attention given
to the grounds of the property. Having so much space allowed for a
garden space, fountain, gazebo, arbor, and pergola throughout the
front and side yard. To the rear is the pool house.
LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
FAMILY ROOM
KITCHEN
FOYER
Stucco
3 Story
w/ Basement
POOL HOUSE
EXISTING
-pergola detail -1st level foorplan
-north elevation -site plan
6
12
METAL TRELLIS
6
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"
8
"
3
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1
/2
"
1
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1
/2
"
6"
GRAVEL
5" CONC.
SLAB
1'-1" 2'-1 1/2" 1'-1"
15'-5"
12" 3'-0"
EXTENDED METAL BAR
TRELLIS OVERHANG
OVER 12" X 12" METAL
SUPPORTS
7
"
7
"
1
0
'-7
1
/2
" 2'-1 1/2"
3'-5 1/2" 6'-4 1/2" 2'-1 1/2"
Hudson Valley Getaway 10-11
Cortlandt Manor, NY
Hidden in the hills of the hudson valley is this 3 bedroom 2 bath large
bungalow. The original 1 story house was demolished and this was built
to the dimensions of the same foot print. The corner entrance leads into
the main living area with a cathedral ceiling. The open plan of this living
space connects with the dining area and kitchen. Facing south is the
2nd loor master bedroom and 3rd loor loft.
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-irst loor plan
-front elevation
-completed house
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A
EXISTING
STEPS TO
REMAIN
EXISTING
STONE WALL
TO REMAIN
NEW 2 X 6 @ 16" o.c.
EXTERIOR WOOD WALL w/
1
2" CDX PLY SHEATHING
RAISE EXISTING CHIMNEY
TO NEW HEIGHT HATCH
EXISTING STONE VERNEER
DECORATIVE WEATHER
VANE ASPHALT SHINGLES 15#
OVER 1
2" CDX PLY (TYP)
COPPER ROOF EDGE
TOP PLATE
PRE-STAINED WOOD
SHINGLES 7" TO WEATHER
12" KNEE WALL
5
4 X 6 CORNER TRIM
5
4 X 8 AZTEC TRIM
COPPER LEAN ROOF
F.F.1st
TOP OF SLAB IN
BASEMENT
F.F.2nd
TOP PLATE
TOP PLATE
EXISTING
FLOOR TO
REMAIN AS IS
CHIMNEY
CRICKET
12
8
R-40 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
11.46 FT 6.64 FT 20.62 FT 13.28 FT 166 FT BEDROOM1
PROV.
LIGHT (8%)
REQU. PROV. REQU.
VENTILATION (4%)
ROOMS AREA
LIGHT AND VENTILATION CALCULATION
24.8 FT 12.64 FT 46.8 FT 25.28 FT 316 FT
MASTER
BEDROOM
SITTING AREA
LIVING SPACE
150 FT
812 FT
12.0 FT
64.96 FT
52.85 FT
95.06 FT
6.0 FT
32.48 FT
50.77 FT
107.56 FT
BASEMENT 422 FT 33.76 FT 16.88 FT 64.66 FT 46.66 FT
(MAX)
66.8'
LOT AREA
(MIN)
(MIN)
(MIN)
(MIN)
ZONING DISTRCT PERMITTED
USE
YARD SETBACKS
FRONT
REAR
SIDE 1
:
(40,000/ DWELLING UNIT)
50'
30'
30'
86,554 SQ FT
184.0'
66.8'
230.6'
(MAX) BUILDING HEIGHT 2-1/2 STORIES 2 STORIES
86,554 SQ FT
175.1'
234.0'
2 STORIES
LOT COVERAGE .15 (12,983.1 SQ FT) 1,460.03 SQ FT 3,526.68 SQ FT
TOWN OF CORTLANDT
Z O N I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S
I T E M PERMITTED/REQUIRED EXISTING PROPOSED/PROVIDED
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UP
UP
OPEN TO
ABOVE
CATHEDRAL
CEILING
LANDING
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(2) TW3046
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(2) TW20210
R.O. 2'-21
8"
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8"
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8"
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R.O. 2'-61
8"
X 3'-87
8"
CN 32
R.O. 5'-13
8"
X 2'-05
8"
3' X 6'-8"
FRENCH DOORS
5' X 6'-8"
FRENCH DOORS
B
SECTION
SECTION
B
KITCHEN
SECTION
SECTION
A
A
SECTION
SMOKE DETECTOR HARD
WIRED AS PER CODE
CO
DETECTOR
SMOKE DETECTOR HARD
WIRED AS PER CODE
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FAMILY ROOM
CATHEDRAL CEILING
350sq ft
MASTER BEDROOM
10FT CEILING
316 sq ft
DINING ROOM
10FT CEILING
260 sq ft
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STL PLATE
SISTER 1 CONTINUOUS 2 X 4 STUD
FROM 1st FLOOR PLATE TO TOP
PLATE OF 2nd FLOOR
w/ NEW 1
2" CDX PLY THROUGHOUT
ALL HEADERS TO
BE (2) 2 X 10's
CUT EXISTING
METAL RAILINGS
TO FIT PROPED
BALCONY
HIGH 5' X 2'
LEADED CRYSTAL
DECORATIVE
WINDOW CENTERED
IN ROOM
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WALL ABOVE
SEE ELEVATION
RAFT
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@ 16" o.c.
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(3) 13
4 X 12 LVL
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CATHEDRAL
FOYER
2 X 10's
@ 16" o.c.
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST POST
FLOOR AND
BATHTUB WALL
SURFACES TO BE
COVERED WITH A
NONABSORBENT
SURFACE
FLOOR TO BE
COVERED WITH A
NONABSORBENT
SURFACE
NOTE: ALL EXTERIOR
WALLS TO BE INSULATED
WITH R-19 INSULATION
KITCHEN
10FT CEILING
202 sq ft

150 CFM
VENT

ALL TOILETS AND TUBS SHALL
HAVE MINIMUM FRONT CLEARANCE
OF 21" AS PER CODE R307