This presentation is a sample of my recent project work both built and theoretical. Enjoy.

1. Selected works from the portfolio of
Ralph Walker
RA CSI CDT LEED AP

2. St. Philip’s Academy
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
 Independent K-8 School
 65,000 SF Conversion of
existing factory building
 14,000 SF Gymnasium / Auditorium
and rooftop garden addition
 $34M Construction Budget
 Completed in 2007
 LEED NC 2.1 Silver
View of Building Entry
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran

3. St. Philip’s Academy
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
View from Central Avenue
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran

4. St. Philip’s Academy
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Gymnasium Addition
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran

5. St. Philip’s Academy
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Media Center
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran

6. St. Philip’s Academy
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
First Grade Classroom
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran

7. St. Philip’s Academy
Design as a solution 342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
•Providing Context
•Building Community
•Establishing Cultural
norms
•Creating a baseline of
skills
Science Lab
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran

8. St. Philip’s Academy
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Connection to Outdoor Environmental Center Cafeteria
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran

9. St. Philip’s Academy
Design as a solution 342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
•Providing Context
•Building Community
•Establishing Cultural
norms
•Creating a baseline of
skills
Outdoor Environmental Center on Roof of Gymnasium
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran

10. St. Philip’s Academy
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
Awards
 AIA Newark Suburban Design Awards
- Silver Medal
SARA Nationals – Award of Merit
NJ Smart Growth Award 2007
Selected Publications
Edutopia Magazine
Commerce Magazine
Metropolis Magazine
Outdoor Environmental Center
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT Photography by Michael Moran

11. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
 1,600 Student high school building
 Facilities for both UnCommon
Schools and Achievement First
charter schools within the building
 185,000 SF New construction
 $100M Construction Budget
 Funded by the Robin Hood
Foundation
 Opening Fall 2010
 LEED for Schools Silver
Pacific Street Façade, Main Entry
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

12. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
South façade of classroom wing
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

13. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Atlantic Avenue Facade
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

14. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY

15. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY

16. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY

17. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY

18. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY

19. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY

20. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
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21. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Gymnasium - Rendering Library - Rendering
Gymnasium - Construction Library - Construction
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

22. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Main Lobby
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT 34

23. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Library
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT 34

24. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Cafetorium facing stage
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT 34

25. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Cafetorium facing bleachers
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT 34

26. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Typical Corridor
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

27. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Typical Classroom – Mock up test
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

28. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Science Lab
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

29. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Gymnasium
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT 34

30. Crown Heights Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY
Rooftop Play Field
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT 34

31. NYU University Bookstore
726 Broadway
New York, NY
 30,000 SF Interior renovation of
vacant retail space.
 Major structural and mechanical
system changes
$6M Construction Budget
Tradebooks
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

32. NYU University Bookstore
726 Broadway
New York, NY

33. NYU University Bookstore
726 Broadway
New York, NY
Broadway Storefront
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

34. NYU University Bookstore
726 Broadway
New York, NY
Front of store
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

35. NYU University Bookstore
726 Broadway
New York, NY
Connection to Textbooks Children’s Area
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

36. NYU University Bookstore
726 Broadway
New York, NY
Merchandise and Cash Wrap
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

37. PNC Branch Banks
Various locations in NJ + PA
 Roll out of new branch banks at over
50 locations in 7 states
 All projects are LEED Certified
 Provided public testimony on design
and sustainable features for Planning,
Zoning and City Council meetings in
New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Summit NJ location
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

38. PNC Branch Banks
Various locations in NJ + PA
Summit NJ location
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

39. PNC Branch Banks
Various locations in NJ + PA
Street front façade – Summit, NJ location
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

40. PNC Branch Banks
Various locations in NJ + PA
Summit NJ location
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

41. the blurred classroom
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
 Architecture For Humanity 2009 Open
Architecture Challenge – International
Classroom Design Competition
 Partnered with Future Leaders
Institute charter school in Harlem, NY
 Partnered with Ed Lab, Educational
research group at Teachers College,
Columbia University
 Design submission was 1 of 8
finalists in competition
(over 5,000 entries)
Planning session
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

42. the blurred classroom
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute

43. the for HumanityBlurred Classroom
Architecture
The
blurred Competition Entry
classroom
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute

44. the blurred classroom
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
View of building model showing learning space options
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

45. the blurred classroom
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
Boulevard – Activated public space
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

46. the blurred classroom
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
Campfire – Focused learning environment
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

47. the blurred classroom
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
Porch – Technology connection to the world
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

48. the blurred classroom
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
Garden – Connection to the outdoors
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

49. the blurred classroom
Classroom Design Competition
Partnered with Future Leaders Institute
View of existing building
Building Exterior
Portfolio of Ralph Walker RA LEED AP CSI CDT

50. Ralph Walker
RA CSI CDT LEED AP
Contact Information
243 Spruce Street
Bloomfield NJ, 07003
973.803.9938
RWalker12813@gmail.com