Zach Soper

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The SYR Aquaponics Market aims to counter the pressing issue of food insecurity in the Downtown and Near Westside districts of Syracuse, New York. Functioning as an aquaponics facility and a public marketplace, this building would grow and sell fresh vegetables and fish to surrounding communities. The SYR Aquaponics Market utilizes numerous sustainable systems including stormwater retention and photovoltaics in an effort to keep operation costs low and set an example for future construction in the city.

Programs used:

Revit

Lumion

Photoshop

Academic

Lighting was a driving force in the design of the SYR Aquaponics Market. A combination of smart glass and photo sensors are incorporated into the aquaponics facility to ensure that harvests are maximized and interior temperatures are stable. Light studies conducted in Revit were used to place grow beds in areas that received the most natural light from the overhead atrium and ample glazing. Due to the variance in weather conditions in Syracuse, LED grow lights are used when sunlight is low.

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Floor Plan 1B

B.1 Elevator Lobby

B.2 Grocery Cart Storage

B.3 Subterranean Parking

Floor Plan 1

1.1 Bicycle Storage

1.2 Elevator Lobby

1.3 Grocery Cart Storage

1.4 Ground Parking

Floor Plan 2

2.1 Elevator Lobby

2.2 Administration

2.3 Men’s Toilet

2.4 Women’s Toilet

2.5 Custodial Closet

2.6 Cold Storage

2.7 Dry Storage

2.8 Sanitary Prep

2.9 Washing Station

2.10 Corridor

2.11 Fish Counter

2.12 Checkout

2.13 Grocery Cart Storage

2.14 Fresh Vegetable

2.15 General Market

2.16 Café

2.17 Café Seating

2.18 Outdoor Gathering

Floor Plan 3

3.1 Elevator Lobby

3.2 Aquaponic Storage

3.3 Reception Area

3.4 Green Space

3.5 Lower Aquaponic System

Floor Plan 4

4.1 Elevator Lobby

4.2 Green Space

4.3 Corridor

4.4 Education Room

4.5 Upper Aquaponic System

Floor Plan 5

5.1 Mechanical Room

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The Wind Turbine Incubator serves the community of Alfred, New York, as an information and research center for the next generation of wind turbine designers. Once proposed to house their own wind farm, the town of Alfred acts as a perfect location to study and develop new sustainable technology. With a variety of assembly spaces as well as a collaborative research center on the top floor, any up-and-coming developers will find themselves growing and developing their skillsets alongside their peers. Each level of the Wind Turbine Incubator caters to a different side of the industry; from small-scale manufacturing to controlled testing of designs and systems.

Programs used:

Revit

AutoCAD

Lumion

Sketchup

Photoshop

Academic

The Wind Turbine Incubator utilizes structural steel columns and I-beams on a bent grid system. A key design element of this building is the solar chimney located on the southern facade. Working in conjunction with the building’s form, the solar chimney aids in passive cooling and natural ventilation. Photovoltaic panels and wind turbines serve as a sustainable power source for the building.

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Floor Pan 1

101 Shipping / Receiving

102 Crating

103 Storage

104 Maintenance Workshop

105 Elevator Room

106 Water Cistern Storage

107 Large Assembly

108 Storage

Floor Plan 2

201 Vestibule

202 Bike / Coat Room

203 Lobby

204 Woman’s Toilet

205 Gender Inclusive Toilet

206 Men’s Toilet

207 Custodial Closet

208 Clean Lab

209 Medium Assembly

Floor Plan 3

301 Director’s Office

302 Research Center

303 Copy / Supply Room

304 Document Storage

305 Administration Office

306 Men’s Toilet

307 Women’s Toilet

308 Break Room

309 Meeting Room

310 Mechanical

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The Arnot Commons is an adaptive reuse design of the Arnot Mall in Horseheads, New York. The original structure of the mall was divided into three separate sectors being entertainment, retail, and residential. Inspired by concepts found in the New Urbanist movement, the Arnot Commons provides every accommodation that a family would need to live comfortably. Notable additions to the building include a sports complex, brewery, venue lounge, aquaponics facility, apartments and townhouses.

Collaborated with:

Ezequiel Castellanos

Holly Fiore

Ryan Goshea

Nicholas Hennig

Nicholas Turck

Programs used:

Revit

AutoCAD

Lumion

Sketchup

Photoshop

Illustrator

Academic

Entertainment

E-1 Arnot Venue Lounge

E-2 Regal Cinemas

E-3 Olympia Sports

E-4 Arnot Lanes

E-5 Fitness Gym

E-6 SportStar

E-7 GameDay Sports Bar

E-8 Ruby Tuesday

E-9 Moony’s Sports Bar & Grill

Retail

R-1 Target

R-2 Burlington Coat Factory

R-3 Fresh Market

R-4 Arnot Farms

R-5 Bon-Ton

Arnot Villages

V-1 Apartments

V-2 Office Space

V-3 Townhouses

Academic

The program Dynamo can be used to create interesting and complex forms in Revit. Using different combinations of coding in this software can produce designs that would be incredibly difficult to replicate in Revit alone. Dynamo can be used to generate elaborate geometries and lighting schemes as well as access building information to test performance efficiency.

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Since Belmont High School’s closing in 2003, the building has taken on new life, fulfilling the community’s need for both short and long-term lodging. The Belmont Hotel is an adaptive reuse designed to provide guests with four variations of spacious rooms that can be booked while touring the hillsides of Allegany, New York.

Programs used:

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Academic

Each suite is designed with an ADA bathroom, allowing the widest demographic of guests to enjoy the Hotel’s amenities. Occupying the eastern end of the building are the “Extended-Stay” suites. These suites accommodate visitors with an open concept kitchen and living space as well as two bedrooms with respective full-baths. Located along the building’s northern side are the “Single” and “Double” suites, while being smaller than the “Extended-Stay” variations, lounge areas are provided on both the first and second floor for all guests to share.

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The Buffalo Industrial Gallery (or B.I.G.) serves as a museum for the vast history of Buffalo, New York. Housing three main showrooms; the large, medium and small galleries are capable of displaying anything from a railroad spike to an airplane. The western portion of the building consists of gallery and support spaces while the offices on the eastern wing provide a controlled, private environment for the building’s employees.

Programs used:

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Photoshop

Machines used:

3D Printer

Lazer Cutter

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The Buffalo Industrial Gallery (or B.I.G.) serves as an information hub for the vast history of Buffalo, New York. Housing a three main showrooms; the large, medium and small galleries are capable of displaying anything from a railroad spike to an airplane. The western portion of the building consists of gallery and support spaces while the office on the eastern wing provide a controlled, private environment for the building’s employees.

Programs used:

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Photoshop

Machines used:

3D Printer

Lazer Cutter

Academic

This residence was designed using the Tudor-style of architecture. Inspired by the classic manors constructed in England in the early 1500s, this residence reflects the same old-world charm. The Tudor-style is attributed to features such as steeply pitched roofs, prominent stone chimneys, exposed timbers, hood molding on fenestration, and a myriad of finish materials.

Programs used:

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Revit

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Eastern glazing is provided to all three bedrooms as well as the kitchen to let in ample sunlight during early hours of the day. The first floor consists of a large living room, galley-style kitchen, office, half-bath, and two car garage. A double sided, river rock fireplace connects the living room to the office. The three sleeping areas are located on the second floor for privacy. Key features to the master suite are a large walk-in closet, seating area, oriole bench window, and spacious master bathroom.

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The Tabitha Creek Community Center benefits the people of Onondaga Hill by providing a public space that families and groups can gather. The building is designed to reflect the neighboring homes in the area with more modern finishes. Events are regularly held at the community center, either in the multi-use lounge or the spacious outdoor patio. An all season kitchen serves simple meals and snacks through the two different service windows.

Medium:

Micro Pens

Copic Markers

Materials used:

Chipboard

Museum Board

Bass Wood

Cardstock

Polycarbonate Sheets

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This bandshell was designed for the Bannaroo Music Festival in Great Stage Park, Tennessee. Dubbed the “Solar Roast,” sustainable features were incorporated to offset the energy used throughout the five day festival. A-SI photovoltaic panels are used for the overhead awning due to their flexible nature. The form of the bandshell was inspired by the Tulip Poplar tree, which is the State tree of Tennessee. Reclaimed wood composes the stage and covers the overall structure.

Medium:

Graphite

Watercolor Paint

Prismacolor Pencil

Materials used:

Modeling Clay

Bass Wood

Aluminum Wire

Glossy Photo Paper

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Taking ques from ancient Greek society, this landscape project offered a centralized gathering space for the students and staff of SUNY Onondaga Community College. Studies show that people are attracted to resting areas that provide ample sun and have a variety of seating options. The terraced design pays homage to the method of “terrace farming,” which is commonly associated with Greek culture.

Medium:

Graphite

Materials used:

Chip Board

Modeling Clay

Adhesive Felt

Petrified Moss

Aluminum Wire

Artificial Trees

Photo Paper

Soil

Design Competition

A beacon of light can be seen spilling out from behind the trees. A closer look reveals a radiant chapel illuminating the landscape. Cantilevered off of a steep hillside, this nondenominational worship space attracts people of all backgrounds. The Lantern Chapel guides people to its doors with its sublime stature and expressive fenestration. Once inside, you’re greeted with cathedral ceilings supported by large timbers. Views can be seen overlooking an abundance of tall trees, rooted at the base of a large gorge.

Medium:

Graphite

Prismacolor Pencil

Copic Marker

Programs used:

Sketchup

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Academic

Located on Otisco Lake, this residence was created as a summer home for a family of four. Connectivity was a running theme in this home’s design. Corridors on the second floor look down to the main gathering space below. The southern facade is composed of ample glazing, including two sliding doors that lead residents to the large back porch.

Materials used:

Foam Board

Bass Wood

Balsa Wood

Design Competition

This structure in Conakry, Guinea, is designed to comfortably accommodate a family of five. Three separate sectors were created to address the housing need for the area. The first floor is fortified to counter the high crime rate in the country. Minimal fenestration was used to deter intruders from trying to enter. The second floor is an open living area that utilizes prevailing winds to help cross ventilate the space. Southern fenestration provides passive lighting with adjustable awnings for solar shading. Exterior stoves are common in Conakry, granting a space for the family to cook meals. Lastly, the third floor contains multiple grow beds located inside a small greenhouse. A stormwater retention system is used to collect rain, mostly during the monsoon season. Water collected is then stored in large cisterns that feed into a gravity pump. This provides running water to the kitchen sink and restroom appliances.

Programs used:

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Floor Plan 1

1 Mudroom

2 Restroom

3 Corridor

4 Resting Area

Floor Plan 2

5 Closet

6 Kitchen

7 Dining Area

8 Exterior Stove

Floor Plan 3

9 Water Retention

10 Greenhouse