sam mcguire, iv | portfolio
PROFESSIONAL
PERKINS+WILL
Allen Institute for Brain Science
A non-profit, world-class research laboratory and office complex placed above two reconstructed, historic landmark structures, with four levels of below-grade parking garage.
Atrium Biotech Center
A technically complex project, Washington Holdings sought to construct a four-story speculative bioresearch laboratory in the tideflats of a busy Seattle lake.
Temp Radiotherapy Vault
As a mobile radiotherapy vault, this modular structure looks to enhance its ultilitarian appearance while still meeting the needs of diverse medical clientele across the country.
True Women's Cancer Center
An oasis for women receiving cancer services in the Puget Sound, this center is part of a $100 Million capital improvements campaign within Swedish Medical System.
Pike + Minor Apartments
Given rising demand for affordable housing within established, historic neighorhoods, clients are now considering available sites previously deamed unfeasible for development.
BUMGARDNER ARCHITECTS
The 815 Pine Tower
The facades took many cues from the adjacent historic Paramount Theater. It's brickwork is echoed in the terra cotta palate of the vertical tower banding.
RUFFCORN MOTT HINTHORNE STINE
5th + Madison Tower
Adjacent to Seattle Central Library, this 23-story condominum tower brought new density to an auto-centric bank tower plaza. The tower sits above six levels of existing stuctured parking.
ACADEMIC + PERSONAL
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANASAS
Biologic Bathhouse
Situated near Blanchard Springs, Arkansas, this bathhouse concentrated on the development of a complex spatial edge, using a turtle shell as a typology.
Mexico Travel Sketches
During a study-abroad program, many sketches were created documenting the architectural and urban typologies of Southern and Northern Mexico, as well as Mexico City itself.
Mexico City Monastery
How does one situate an introspective community of monks into the heart of a vibrant retail core? How does a monastery respond to the solitary life yet bring ministry to the city?
Farmers' Coop
Situated in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, this adaptive reuse of an existing retail structure into a farmers cooperative and office space brings new life to a struggling downtown.
Louisville Pool Hall
This multi-level pool hall is organized around a series of ramps and views. Given the narrow yet tall site, complexities are addressed by arranging functions adjacent to vertical circulation.
PERSONAL PROJECT
Weekend Retreat
This retreat is a series of individual pavilions along a spine, which follows the hosting topography. Guests arrive along a wooded trail, leaving the machinations of urban life behind.
PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Darkroom Photography
A series of darkroom photographs taken in the summer of 2005. Images were produced from a 35mm SLR camera, with subsequent negatives development and enlargement in the darkroom.
THIS IS THE ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO OF SAM MCGUIRE, IV
sam mcguire, iv | portfolio
