Kean Sutherland |
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING PORTFOLIO
Form & Function
This project examines the relationship between aesthetics and functionality in architectural design. The assignment required redesigning an existing bridge to incorporate a 30’ × 40’ opening for water traffic, emphasizing the careful integration of structural performance with visual design.
Project 1
SPAN PROTOTYPES
Name: Sydney Harbour Bridge
Type: Arch Bridge
Location: Australia
Name: Forth Bridge
Type: Cantilever Bridge
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Name: Millau Viaduct Bridge
Type: Cable
Location: France
MOVEMENT ANALOGIES
Wine Opener
Vice Grips
Umbrella
COMBINATION TABLE 3X3
PRELIMINARY DESIGN
BUILDING PROCESS
MOVING MECHNISM
3D VIEWS
Northeast View
Northwest View
Southeast View
Southwest View
Detailing View
Rotation View
FINAL RENDERING
Project Reflection
Conclusion
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This project explores the relationship between form and function through the redesign of a bridge system that meets both structural and visual demands. Incorporating a 30’ x 40’ opening required careful consideration of performance and design. Through this process, I strengthened my understanding of structural systems and how engineering and architecture work together.
Key Takeaways
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• Improved understanding of structural systems and load behavior
• Strengthened AutoCAD modeling and visualization skills
• Explored the balance between form and function