3. Clerestory -n.- from clere “clear,” in a sense “light,
lighted,” and story
The following projects embrace the lightness and
delicacy that architecture can take on so that the
structure does not overpower what’s around it. It
can even tell its story, as well as the the story of its
surroundings.
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Sonic Bridge, Genova, Italy
Spring 2010
Fall 2009
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Hydro-Purification, Asheville, NC
Anderson Outreach, Anderson, SC
Spring 2009
Field Sketches
5. Digital Manufacturing
Fall 2009
Gradient,
Retro-Fiber, Digital Manufacturing
Fall 2009
Clemson Landing,
Clemson, South Carolina
Spring 2011
A Social Intersection,
A Gateway for
Greenville,
Greenville, SC
Fall 2010
Clemson, SC
Fall 2009
floorplan designed for Habitat for Humanity
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6. Sonic Bridge
Revitalizing downtown Genova while respecting its rich culture and medieval and
historical contexts
Spring 2010
Location:
Piazza Campetto, Genova, Italy
Program:
Mixed use commercial and residential
Considerations:
Context,
Revitalization,
Sunlight,
Sound,
Communication
& Connection
Team:
Sara Cheikelard,
Evan Leinbach,
Jeffrey Pauling
Professors:
Bernhard Sill,
Allessandro Rocca,
Luca Rocco
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7. Structure Site Plan
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shaft
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Piazzett
Beams
Piazza Campetto
Floor Plates
Glazing
Program
To use sound to connect Piazza Campetto with Piazzetta
Tavarone while the side streets and apartments remain
Skin
sonically isolated.
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8. The perforated metal skin
unifies and blends together the
public and private spaces while
controling privacy and light
penetration. The missing panels
in the skin act as apartment
windows and are derived from a
musical score.
10. Ground Floor, Music Bar
First Floor, Clerestory level and
residents’ lobby
Second through Sixth floors, Apartments
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11. The skin glows from the interior
at night, reflecting the light View from Piazza Campetto, showing the context reflected by the heavy walls
out, the reverse of its daytime
function.
Interior of the Music bar from the stage, looking back towards Piazzetta Tavarone
View from Piazzetta Tavarone, looking through the stage to Piazza Campetto
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12. Residents’ rooftop terrace accessed by elevator and central courtyard stairway
The windows occur more frequently as you move down the building because more light is needed due to the narrow streets.
The skin wraps the private areas of the building, including the apartments, residents’ entrance, elevator, and lobby.
Clerestory level for light, ventilation, and buffering the sound
Rustic walls reflect context and provide exterior sound barrier and interior acoustics
The stage uses Piazza Campetto as a backdrop for performances
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13. Section model showing the structure of the
floors and central stainway
The section perspective cuts through the
grand stairway and central courtyard
typical of historic Genova. The clerestory
and “floating” lobby are also shown.
Massing section showing the building in the
context on both sides of the piazzas
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14. Gradient
Creating a three-dimensional diffusion of light
Fall 2009,
Digital Manufacturing
Location:
Clemson,
South Carolina
Program:
Lighting Device
Considerations:
Light Diffusion
Professor:
Doug Hecker
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15. The model was created using
a modeling program and a
3-D printer. The formwork
created was solid so the layers of
cornstarch and glue would create
a structural object. This project
tested the properties of light
through a 3-D object and through
space. The limits of 3-D printing
Precedents of Bending light Digital model of the overall shape derived
occurring at Antelope Canyon, from the canyons, designed to hold a were also tested, pushing for the
Arizona standard light bulb fitting thinnest members possible.
Light
This 3D structure is designed
to split the light into different
striations at varying intensities,
much like natural rock formations.
The bending faces change in
thickness and have a gradient of
lines that become closer together
as they move away from the light
source, creating an interesting
gradient of light.
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16. Pause: A Social Intersection
Clemson’s bicycle network that reaches out into the community
Fall 2009
Location:
College Avenue, Clemson, South
Carolina
Program:
Bicycle Share
central hub
Considerations:
Context,
Community
outreach,
Sustainability,
Accessibility
Professor:
Doug Hecker
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In order to keep with the context of
downtown Clemson’s small town
vernacular, the eastern edge of the
site facing the street is broken down to
smaller facades as the building is pulled
back, creating public spaces off of the
street.
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The Clemson bicycle station serves as the central hub to a community-wide bicycle system. Auxilliary hubs are located at
popular areas surrounding Clemson University, including apartments complexes, surrounding cities, and on-campus locations,
such as the centrally located library.
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20. The basic geometry was created by vectors
from the surrounding buildings and the ideal VIew showing the steel structure in the
pathways through the site. translucent walls
Materiality
The walls are made of channel glass with steel beams running
through them for support. The translucent quality of the glass
allows you to see movement on the interior of the building. You
can see bicycles moving from the ground level to the raised street
behind on the vector path. This translucency draws people to
the building, as it is only partially visible from the main street. The
interaction of the interior and exterior happenings of the building
creates a unique experience for the users of the space.
21. Bicycle Traffic
The bike path that runs through the site is
suspended on steel cables, so that the moving
traffic of the bikes through the building
does not interfere with the other functions
occurring on the ground floor. View showing the transparancy of the wall
The vectors cut into the site to create outdoor seating areas, the
apartments, and a bike path that passes through the site making the
raised street behind the building accessible.
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22. The light roof structure is the basic
plan of the vectors spanning the site’s
entire footprint, thereby unifying the
site.
Apartment Levels
Ground Floor
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23. Bicycle Ramp Details Bicycle entrance from College Avenue
Under the bicycle ramp at its highest point Exterior/Interior view from Sloan Street
View from Clemson Avenue Bicycle entrance from Clemson Avenue
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24. Anderson Outreach
A train station that connects the old and the new
Spring 2009
Location:
Anderson,
South Carolina
Program:
Multi-use train
station
Considerations:
Context,
Community
outreach,
Circulation,
History,
Natural Light
Professor:
David Lee
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25. Location Site Plan
The site for this project is in the historic district of downtown Anderson,
South Carolina. The circulation of the area greatly influenced the N
design of the bulding, not only as a transitional area but also as an
important city marker for Anderson.
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26. The elevator is inside on the street level, opens to the exterior as it travels to the upper and lower levels, and is always covered due to the cantilevers.
Upper Level, private offices, conference room, and cafe
Street Level, ticket offices, restrooms, balcony access
Lower Level, train platform, waiting area, news stand
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27. Materiality
Due to the unique geographical placement of the site and the location
of the surrounding buildings, shadow studies determined the materiality
of the three-level station to optimize light intensities throughout the
building. The perforated metal wall on the west side blocks the intensity
of the setting sun. A picture window is located on the east side and
funtions as an overlook to historic Main Street.
Perforated metal swatch
The balconies are located at street level, but overlook the train tracks 24’ below
The large openings create a sense of openness in a semi-underground space
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28. The cross section shows the vertical distribution of spaces.
The upper floor has the lowest ceiling, creating a more intimate environment away from the trains.
At street level, the double height creates the grand entrance typical to train stations.
The platform is the tallest and most open area due to the 24’ drop from the strreet to accommodate the trains.
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29. The perforated metal is oriented to the west in order to block out some of the direct harshness of the setting sun, while still letting in natural light.
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30. RetroFiber
Re-purposing fiberglass into window systems
Fall 2009,
Digital Manufacturing
Location:
Clemson,
South Carolina
Program:
Window System
Considerations:
Context,
Materiality,
Connection,
Sustainability
Team:
Sara Cheikelard,
Daniel Hutcherson
Jason Tenenbaum
Professor:
Doug Hecker
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31. Build Process
Materiality
The project’s focus is Fiberglass, raw material
to explore the limits
of fiberglass, testing
its transparency,
durability, and
thickness. Working
with the company
Fiber-Tech, techniques Make a template
were discovered to
use fiberglass in new
ways, such as in a
window system.
UV Print or spray paint
Let the coloring dry
Create and prepare a mold
Apply the resin and catalyst
Study model of the
overlapping effects of
layering on transparancy
Dry for 24 hours
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32. Translucency
Once the material
properties were
explored, they were
applied to a new
window system
that supported “life
vessels” for water,
animals, and plants.
The surface becomes
interactive from the
inside of the building
out. By applying
only 2 layers of low
density fiberglass
with clear resin, the
structure is sturdy and
remains translucent.
This favors a window
system because
light penetrates, but
privacy is preserved.
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34. Hydro-Purification
Revitilizing the River-Arts district and purifying the French Broad river
Fall 2009
Location:
Asheville,
North Carolina
Program:
Mixed-use residential and Community
Center
Considerations:
Context,
Community
outreach,
Circulation,
Water Purification,
Flood plane
Team:
Sara Cheikelard,
Kyle Goebel,
Logan Harrell,
Jason Tenenbaum
Professor:
Doug Hecker
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35. Site Map
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Tennessee
Knoxville
Asheville
North Carolina
Recycle the Site
This 13- acre site along the French Broad River is a Brownfield site
due to the pollution of the river that connects North Carolina and
Tennessee. The main focus for the project is to clean up the river
by reducing the runoff from this site. By altering the topography
and adding a water-filtering canopy across most of the site, 300,000
gallons of water can be filtered per year.
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37. Canopy
The canopy is transparent and lets enough
light through to support small vegetation.
Holes are cut in the canopy for larget trees
to stretch through. The light aluminum
structure supports the weight of the water
pushing down. The canopy is shaped so
that the water runs to the funnels using
gravity and so it doesn’t pool on top.
38. The figure ground drawing shows the future expansion that the
project can take on, further cleaning up the river.
The canopy actively harvests and funnels rainwater for use in the canals
and residences
Single-use residential units and dual-use with artists’ studios follow
the pattern of the canals
Public greenspaces encourage engagement with the river and showcase
water filtration systems, while private greenspaces allow the residents
to interact with each other
A system of canals filters the surface water as it runs to the river
Vehicular circulation is around the edges, only entering for direct access to residences
The topography has been altered to encourage surface water to flow to the river
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39. Site Plan
Mixed-Use housing
Residential Housing
Canals Public Plaza and market
Greenway
Water Feature
Stage
Balconies
Deltas
Courtyard
Roadway
Riverwalk
parking
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40. First floor and private gardens
Second floor
Permeate Collec
Feed Cha
Optional third floor
Housing
The housing units are 2-4 stories, each with a rooftop terrace and
ground floor garden. About 1000 people can be housed on site.
Being located in a major flood plane, the housing is elevated 10’
and allows resident parking underneath.
Rooftop terrace
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41. Blown up
4X
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annel Spacer
Membrane
Filtration System
The funnels that collect the rainwater from the canopy filter it as it travels down
through layers of permeable filtration membranes. The cleaned water flows
into the channels and eventually back into the river. Water features and small
fountains occur where the funnels meet the canals to celebrate the water.
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42. A Gateway for Greenville
Changing the skyline and creating a connection
Fall 2010
Location:
Greenville,
South Carolina
Program:
Mixed-use residential, hotel, retail
Considerations:
Context,
Natural Light,
Circulation,
Skyline,
Reedy River
Professor:
Yuji Kishimoto
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Respecting Greenville
This site is located at one of the main entrances to Greenville, next
to the Bi-Lo Center that holds concerts and large events. A parking
garage is located adjacent to the site, providing public parking
and access to the site over the road. This site is also the highest
point in Greenville, providing spectacular views to the Blue Ridge
Mountains, downtown Greenville, the Reedy River, and Falls Park.
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44. Site Plan
Residential and Retail
Residential and Retail
Hotel
Sun-path diagram
Hotel
The fluid nature of the site is inspired by the motion of water
through the site. The water’s motion carves out a pedestrian
Views diagram corridor between the buildings, influencing the placement of
the apartment buildings and hotels, pathways and bridges, and
greenspaces.
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45. Typical floor plans for the
residential buildings and
the hotels. There are over
300 hotel rooms and 230
apartments on site.
Structure
The typical floor plans for the
apartment and hotel levels use
the elevator shafts, stairwells, and
columns as the main supports.
Residential units feature 1-3
bedrooms, den, and kitchen and
dining areas. Both the hotel
and apartment buildings have
underground parking.
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46. Plan detail showing the bridge across Plan detail showing the bridge connection Plan detail showing the water sculpture at
North Church Street, connecting to to the parking garage, providing parking the entrance to the site and the beginning
downtown for the public greenspaces of the fluid pathway
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47. Massing section showing the changes to
Greenville’s skyline
The View Downtown
The two residential buildings located on
the east side are the main focal points as
you enter Greenville through Highway
385. These buildings are notched out in
order to move the eye through the site
and into downtown. Open floor plans
are located on these levels that feature
the carved out portion, being enclosed
in glass only on three sides. The space
overlooks the main passageway through
site, exhibiting the fluid pathway.
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48. Ground floor plans
showing lobby and
pools in the residential
buildings and the hotels’
lobbies and cafes.
Site Pathway Details
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49. Model Details
Dual Topography
The section perspective shows the dual topography of the
site. The translucent first layer of topography separates the
retail floor from the main functions of the buildings, while
the existing topography separates the underground parking.
Both have separators where they meet the building for light
penetration.
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50. Clemson Landing
A multi-use community and social center on Lake Hartwell
Lake Hartwell
Spring 2011
Location:
Clemson, South Carolina A Unique Site
Program: This site is located on Highway 123 in Clemson on
Mixed use commercial and residential
Lake Hartwell, with a 22 foot change in elevation
leading down to the water. The views to the
Considerations:
lake play an important role in determining the
Context,
geometries present on site. The central courtyard
Lake front, area is divided into smaller piazzas at varying
Views, elevations, creating small and large gathering
Elevation Changes areas. The main path through the courtyard leads
Professor:
you to an amphitheater with the stage floating
over the water.
Robert Bruhns
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51. Ground Plan
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Holiday Ave
Holiday Ave
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52. The Water’s Edge
In order to make the water’s edge more accessible, the amphitheater is excavated into the site,
with the stage overhanging the water, using the lake as a backdrop to performances.
The dock extends from out from the covered seating area and has twelve boat slips, making the
retail areas accessible by water.
The hexagonal restaurant provides 180 degree views of the lake with unobstructed floor to
ceiling windows and a small patio.
Longitudinal Section showing Changes in Elevation
684’
660’
West Elevation, view from Lake Hartwell
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54. These details show the structure of the hexagonal
restaurant that overlooks the lake. The central
cupola forms the tension ring that supports the
pitch of the roof while letting light into the interior.
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56. The apartments are raised up one level to allow for
retail on the ground level. The retail blocks alternate
with the structural columns that support the entire
building. The hallways are broken up into lengths of
three and four apartments by breezeways that allow
for circulation and common spaces. The western-most
parts of the roofs are accessible as they overlook Lake
Hartwell. The lake views are further celebrated by the
asymmetrical balconies which ensure good views for
each apartment.
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65. Sara E. 1843 Peters Place
Cheikelard Clearwater, Fl 33764 saraelizabeth89@gmail.com
Education Clemson University, Clemson, SC
BA in Architecture; Environmental Science and Policy minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.82
Date of Graduation: May 2011
Related course work:
AutoCAD Graphic Organization
Google SketchUp Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Rhinoceros Sketching
Proficiencies: Rhino, Photoshop, and Hand Rendering; CAD drawing; Hand and
Digital Modeling; Oil Pastel, Ad Marker, and Colored Pencil Drawings
Professional Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Summers 2009-2010
Experience Worked on : LEED and Florida Water Star Gold certifications; application
for Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Community Education, and solar energy
grants
Designed: Monument sign for a townhome development, three bedroom house
for a narrow lot, several spatial modifications for different houses, renderings for
houses in their new development, and signs for display in their model townhome
to showcase the environmentally friendly technologies present
Prepared: construction documents including HVAC, plumbing and electrical
Honors Graduated Magna cum Laude
and Awards Calhoun Honors College at Clemson University
President’s List 2007 and Spring 2009
Dean’s List Fall 2008, 2009, 2010, Spring 2010
Awarded Out of State Tuition Scholarship from Clemson University
Awarded $8000 Trustee Scholarship from Clemson University Board of Trustees
Awarded $2000 George C. and Kathleen Wright Scholarship
Activities American Institute of Architecture Students:
Treasurer 2009,
Fundraising Director 2010-2011
2011 Architecture Career Fair Chair
Freedom By Design team member 2010-2011
Habitat for Humanity volunteer 2005-2011
Study Abroad Spring 2010 in Genova, Italy
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