Zach Fein: Architecture, Research, & Photography

Crosley Annex/Urban Design
Design for a rehab and addition for an abandoned factory in Cincinnati, Ohio; the project explores mixed use space and vertically oriented manufacturing.
Cranbrook Wellness Center
A spa and wellness center located on the campus of the Cranbrook Academy outside of Detroit, Michigan.
The Abandoned Subway
Photo essay on the infamous abandoned subway system of Cincinnati.
Aesthetic of Abandonment
Ongoing thesis research concerning the romantic aesthetic of abandoned industrial spaces, and the impact this has on reuse.
The Viaduct Park
A park designed atop a soon-to-be defunct viaduct.
Abandoned Detroit: Photos
The most popular part of the site: photos of abandoned buildings throughout Detroit.
Sustainable Preservation
A design in which historic preservation meets modern energy efficient needs in a historic district of Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Branch Library
Design for a public library located in Cincinnati, Ohio that focuses on the juxtopostion of urban and park settings.
Forgotten Cincinnati
The third annual exhibit has passed, but the photographs featured there are now available online by clicking the image above.

		Zach Fein is an architecture student and photographer from Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati, College of DAAP, School of Architecture and Interior Design for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. This page serves as an online portfolio of works, and is divided into three main sections: architecture projects undertaken at school and in practice, photographs taken for professional or portfolio works, and a research blog that contains years of research towards a thesis concerning abandoned, forgotten, and decaying architecture; the links below lead to each respective section: Aside from the comprehensive online galleries, a smaller, more concise work sample is also available as a PDF. To view this version, use the "View Online Portfolio" link to the left. A resume is also available upon request, contact Zach Fein via email if you're interested. Because of the amount of personal information it contains, it has been password protected.