SCOTT A. OGBURN

Adjunct Professor

Adjunct Professor Scott A. Ogburn has a Master of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a B.A. in History from the University of Virginia. He has been teaching either as a Visiting Assistant Professor or Adjunct Professor for over twelve years at Philadelphia University and Lehigh University, both in Foundation Design Studio and Computer-Aided-Design courses that are integrated into the studio. Some of the innovative design projects he has originated include: a Sacred Space as an Astronomical Observatory, a House for a Sculptor/Astronomer, a Symbolic Mandala, a Formal French Garden, a Froebel Block exercise for the computer, a Golden Rectangle exercise based on the Fibanacci series, a Sacred Chalice, and a Unique Advertising Agency.

Recently, he has lectured on the influence of Astronomy on Architecture, 'Temporality of Architecture in the Sacred Landscape' at both Savannah College of Art and Design and Lehigh University. His Master's Thesis, studying the use of astronomy in the design process, is titled, 'Bryn Myrrdin, Temple in Time'. This Thesis involves the design of a two-part, non-denominational Temple in the mountains of West Virginia with major elements of the design marking the solstices and equinoxes on the horizon and in the Temple complex for both the sun and moon. This Temple is designed as a center for conferences on world peace.

In addition to studies of Astronomy and Sacred Architecture, Professor Ogburn has research interests in the Phenomenology of Architecture expressing longing for a sense of place in the cosmic and natural landscape. Other research interests include Sacred Geometry, studies of natural light, the influence of water on Architecture, film and Architecture, environmentally Sustainable Architecture and Visionary Architecture for communities of the future. Professor Ogburn also has an architectural design practice and recently completed a vacation house in the Poconos for a client.

 

 Curriculum Vitae

                                        SCOTT A. OGBURN

Adjunct Professor – Philadelphia University

Director of Lectures and Exhibitions, Technical Assistant

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in progress, ABD, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England

M.Arch., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1991

B.A. in  History, University of Virginia, 1973

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Philadelphia University, School of Architecture and Design, Adjunct Professor,

Director of Lectures and Exhibitions, Director of Fund Raising, Director of Facilities,

Technical Assistant, 1992-Present

Buzby and Ogburn Associates, Bryn Mawr, PA, 1999 - present

Scott Ogburn Architectural Design: Principal, Spinnerstown, PA, 1986 - present

Dewberry, Davis, Engineers: Draftsman and Consultant, Roanoke, VA, 1990-1991

Mitchell, Giurgola Architects: Model Builder and Designer, Philadelphia, PA, 1988

Venturi Scott Brown Architects: CAD and Designer, Philadelphia, PA, 1988, 1994

Space Design, CAD and Designer, Philadelphia, PA, 1986

Osiris Corporation, Quakertown, PA, Director of Sales, 1983-1985

Computer Software Design, Wayne, PA, Director of Marketing, Sales, 1982-1983

Unami Galleries, Quakertown, PA, Art Director, 1979-1980

Felluss Gallery, Washington, D.C., Art Director, 1974-1976

TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor, Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA, 1993 - present

Visiting Assistant Professor, Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science, Philadelphia, PA, 1992-1993

Visiting Assistant Professor, Lehigh University, Lehigh, PA, 1992

Adjunct Full Professor, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1996 - present

CAD Instructor, Harcum Junior College, 1986, Virginia Tech, 1986-1989

TEACHING AREA

A111   Design I                                                      A321   CAD I: Modeling

A311   Design III for Architecture                              A623   CAD III: Visualization

A312   Design IV for Architecture                              A619  Sacred Architecture - History-Theory

MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture

ACADIA Association for Computer-Aided-Design in Architecture

Center for ArchaeoAstronomy, University of Maryland

CADD Council, National Building Institute, Washington, DC, AEC and Siggraph

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS

Traveling Scholarship to Scotland, St. Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C., 1988

Instructor Scholarship, CAD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986-1987

Artist in Residence, Seaside Institute, Seaside, Florida, January 1997

PUBLICATIONS (Selected)

Ogburn, Scott. (1991).  "Bryn Myrrdin, Temple in Time."  Master's Thesis, Published by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1991.

Ogburn, Scott. (1989).  “Pilgrimage of Light, Chapel at Ronchamps, By Le Corbusier.”  1989

Ogburn, Scott (1989).  “The Goetheaneum, Creative Impulse of Rudolph Steiner.”  1989

RESEARCH and LECTURES (Selected)

"Towards the 21st Century, CAD as a Perceptual Tool of Creativity in Foundation Design"

“Temporality of Architecture in the Sacred Landscape,” Lecture: Savannah Coll. Art & Des. 1995, Lehigh, 1996

“The New Urbanism of Seaside, Florida”, Philadelphia University, 1998

"Redesigning Stonehenge, Influence of Astronomy and Sacred Architecture on Foundation Design"

“Holy Island of Lindisfarne”, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England, 2000

“Astronomical Alignments of Ancient Egyptian Temples”, Oxford Brookes University, 2002

PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS (Selected)

Vacation home designed and built in the Poconos, 1992

UCLA Medical Research Building, Project Team, Venturi, Scott Brown, 1986

Cabin designed and built in Milford Square, PA (Based on Thoreau's cabin at Walden Pond), 1985

Guest Cottage designed and built, Poconos, 1994

Stone Astronomical Circle, designed and built, Poconos, 2002

SERVICE (Academic at School of Architecture and Design, Philadelphia University)

Director of Lectures and Exhibitions; Coordinator CAD Program 1993-1996; Advisor for 25 students; Committee for NAAB and FIDER Accreditation; Committee for Model Shop; Committee for Photo Shop; Computer Technical Assistant; Manager of Facilities; Supervisor of Work Study Students; Director of Fund Raising for School of Architecture and Design; Coordinator for Fund Raising with Habitat for Humanity; Germantown Chapter with the

School of Architecture and Design; Committee for Capital Equipment Purchase: Computers, Hardware and Software

DESIGN COMPETITIONS

AIAS Virginia, Student Architecture Competition, Virginia Tech, Spring 1987

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Competition, Washington, D.C., 2000

Universal Warning Sign Competition, Yucca Mountain, Nevada, 2001 – Honorable Mention

9/11 Pentagon Memorial Competition, Alexandria, VA, 2002

9/11 World Trade Center Memorial Competition, New York, 2003

InterFaith Sacred Space Design Competition, January 2004

Las Vegas Sign Design Competition, March 2004 – Honorable Mention

EXHIBITIONS

May 1973, Photography Exhibit, Student Art Exhibition, University of Virginia

1974, Photography Exhibit, Student Art Exhibition, Rhode Island School of Design

1978, Photographs Exhibited at a Lambertville, N.J., Art Gallery

1987, AIAS, Student Architecture Competition Exhibition, Virginia Tech

January 2000, The Design Center, Philadelphia University, Faculty Exhibit, Prismatic Sculpture

January 2002, The Design Center, Philadelphia University, Faculty Exhibit,

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Competition Board

March 2002, Barrick Museum, Las Vegas, Universal Warning Sign Competition, Yucca Mountain, Nevada

April 2003, The Main Line Art Center, Ardmore, PA, Modular Multiples,

Universal Warning Sign Competition design images, Yucca Mountain, Nevada, Judged Entry

January 2004, The Design Center, Philadelphia University, Faculty Exhibit,

9/11 World Trade Center Memorial Competition, New York

May 2004, Las Vegas, Nevada, Las Vegas Sign Design Competition Exhibition

PRESS COVERAGE

Italian Newspaper, Corriere Della Sera, the Sette Sunday magazine section, 2002,

Universal Warning Sign Competition Designs, Yucca Mountain, Nevada, Las Vegas Newspaper, 2002

Las Vegas City Life, May 7, 2004, article on Las Vegas Sign Design Competition