Roger Williams University USGBC Student Group Completed a sustainable design workshop as a prerequisite to the LEED Green Associate Exam.

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1 BRIAN R. FONTAINE ASSOCIATE AIA 217 N MAIN STREET, TEMPLETON, MA BFONTAINE086@GMAIL.COM EDUCATION Roger Williams University, School of Architecture, Art, and Historic Preservation, Bristol, RI Master of Architecture/Bachelor of Science in Architecture Cum Laude -Minor in Art and Architectural History -Architectural Site Visits to Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Spain and Madrid, Spain Institute at Palazzo Rucellai, Semester Abroad, Florence, Italy Urban Design Charette, Ceretto Guidi, Italy -Extensive travel throughout Europe including, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain and The Netherlands. AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS -Master of Architecture Thesis Commendation Award RWU Graduate Studio Gallery Exhibition, AIA RI Window on Architecture, Providence, RI Inducted into Tau Sigma Delta, Honor Society for Architecture and the Allied Arts The Shaping of Urban Spaces, Architectural Gallery Exhibition, Piazza Ghiberti, Florence, Italy School of Architecture Second Year Design Award for excellence in leadership and design in the studio Consistently awarded Dean s List WORK EXPERIENCE Roger Williams University, School of Architecture, Art, and Historic Preservation Served as a Graduate Assistant for Professor Ulker Copur, who teaches sustainability courses and studios. -Assisted in the research and development of a new RWU Summer Study Abroad Program in Turkey. Harrison Design Associates, Great Barrington, MA Interned at a small architectural firm performing variety of tasks including the production of schematic presentation drawings, construction documents, and existing condition documentation. -Worked independently in the research and design of a new facade for an office renovation project. -Registered with NCARB to begin an IDP Record. Roger Williams University, Office of Undergraduate Admission Served as an Admission Ambassador, coordinating two campus tours each week of prospective students and parents, and educating families on University academics, leadership and programming. -Trained, scheduled, mentored and supervised a group of 45 student tour guides as an Admission Ambassador Leader in RELATED SKILLS Software: AutoCAD 2011, Revit Architecture 2011, Revit Structure 2011, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe InDesign CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, Climate Consultant 4, Weather Tool, Multiframe 11, TRNSYS Simulation Studio, Mac and Windows Operating Systems. Drawing: Extensively Experienced with a variety of hand drafting methods as well as free hand sketching. Modeling: Highly experienced with model making, including site, building, and structural modeling with the use of wood shop tools, laser cutting and hand cutting tools. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Boston Society of Architects- Emerging Professionals Committee Participate in meetings, events and workshops coordinated by the committee. Roger Williams University USGBC Student Group Completed a sustainable design workshop as a prerequisite to the LEED Green Associate Exam. American Institute of Architecture Students Served as a club member and aided in the planning and implementation of fundraising and club programs. Alternative Spring Break, Habitat for Humanity Collaborated with three student leaders to plan and organize a trip in which 25 students built homes with Habitat for Humanity and coordinated fundraisers, which raised nearly $7,000 for the trip. -Experienced many facets of the construction process ranging from framing and roofing to finish work. New Student Orientation Coordinated the design and construction of the most patriotic Float in the 2007 Bristol, RI 4th of July Parade. -Estimated and purchased materials needed for construction, and planned and organized work shifts. -Received the Student Staff Gold Record Award for excellence in the orientation program.

2 Reservoir Three Environmental History Museum Thesis Studio 2010 This architectural thesis investigates how architecture can have an impact on urban renewal by strengthening communities with an architecture which promotes human interaction through spatial and programmatic interconnections, as well as promoting relationships between people, their history, and context. Connecting people with their history through architecture provides people with a sense of identity, which is key in building a strong community. Understanding the connection between the built environment, the natural environment and its relationship to man is crucial. The impact which the built environment has on people is critical to understand in order to spark change. The methods we use in composing and executing architecture can have an impact on human interaction, which facilitate opportunities for learning, interaction and activity. An exploration of interior and exterior relationships is a means of conveying these issues to society, essentially leading to positive change. Hoboken, NJ Site Hudson River Jersey City, NJ Aerial View of the Site in the Urban Context

3 Bird s-eye View of the Museum The Reservoir Number Three is a green gem in the heart of Jersey City, New Jersey. The preservation of historic features of the site, the water, the landscape, and the perimeter wall, was a priority in the design. The design strategy involved a strong emphasis on researching the historical aspects of the site as a way of guiding design decisions in order to strengthen the relationship between the site in its current state and its history. Significant changes have occurred over the lifetime of the reservoir, most of which have occurred since the reservoir s decommission in the late 1970s. Historical Site Image

4 The museum is located along the northwest corner of the site, as it is the most public area on the site with its proximity to the recreation center, middle school and several other civic buildings. Locating the building here also allows for interactions to occur between the new museum and existing pump station. Creating a visual dialogue between the wall and the building draws people into the site from the street. The building hovers above the wall, never touching it, which further reinforces the idea of site preservation. Site Model Concept Model

5 Street View with Overhanging Pavilions

6 Ground Floor Plan The spaces within the museum are underground, with four pavilions emerging from the ground which allow for natural light to enter the spaces, and interesting volumetric relationships. The geometries of the pavilions are related to the angles of the wall, and serve as a basis for spatial and structural organization. The pavilions also serve as viewing spaces for people who are walking along the existing path around the perimeter of the site.

7 Below Ground Lecture Space Interior Space behind The Wall Concept: Relationship of the Building to the Wall

8 Longitudinal Section The pavilions serve as gallery spaces which are meant to celebrate the unique aspects of the site. The rough concrete boxes are open at the ends, and frame views of the reservoir, the landscape and the urban context beyond. Water Gallery

9 Study Model, Below Ground Space

10 Study Bay Model The building s main structural component is concrete due to the subterranean nature of the building. It is structured with cast in place concrete load bearing walls. Each wall is composed of 2 walls with rigid insulation between each wall. Concrete on the interior and exterior helps to enhance the framing of views to the reservoir by creating a sense of ambiguity between the interior and exterior. The roof structure is a concrete slab, which sits on the interior load bearing wall. The finish face of the concrete is rough and untreated so the building will visually age and grow into the site. The form work will be constructed in such a way to reduce gaps. The pavilions also maintain a sense of lightness, as the walls, become thin at the ends of the structure. Structural Assembly Section

11 Structural Axon Roof Edge Detail