WORKSAMPLE W/15
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SUPERFURNITURE Above and opposite: pages from comic I am writing and drawing as part of my thesis work this year. The comic functions as documentation of the year, as well as a platform for discussing ideas, and even self critique. The primary topic is superfurniture, in this case, a superfurniture being designed and built (contd. by myself as a means to examine the ways in which we personalize our next pg.)
That thing is making me nervous.
SUPERFURNITURE So what’s up with that... thing?
Well, you see...
our hopeful protagonist launches into a lengthy and poorly worded explination of the fact that he us using time lapse photography to study the movements of his body and those of the objects on his desk to better inform the design of his superfurniture.
workspaces. The superfurniture is an act of hyperbolic personalization (it replaces my studio desk at school) while also existing as an unfamiliar environment which can itself, in turn, be personalized.
SUPERFURNITURE above: Photos of assembly process and completed framework. As the semester progresses, my superfurniture will evolve as I experiment with different cladding materials and the addition of elements such as interior lighting and storage.
SCREEN PRINT Some recent screen print work, used to explore interests in subjects ranging from hot rod culture to science fiction.
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18 ft
24
32 ft
CONTRAPTIONIZED ENVIRONMENT
CONTRAPTIONIZED ENVIRONMENT ephemeral spatial conditions
A project done in collaboration with a Chicago theater troupe. My team was tasked with designing an intervention for Redmoon Theater’s Pilsen warehouse which would increase its functionality as an indoor performance venue for the troupe as well as expand its usefulness as a storage and community outreach space.
Plan
A
0
8
16
24
32
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AQUARIUM + APARTMENTS
Section
Section/elevation
3
2
1
Man and beast living along side each other. A mixed use project joining the programs of an aquarium with those of a residential community. The combination creates opportunities for unusual adjacencies between man and animal, each in their respective homes, and yet each being the subject of observation by the other.
EDUCATION Bachelors of Architecture, expected May 2015, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia CHICAGO STUDIO, Spring 2014 Virginia Tech Travel Program, Fall 2013 University Honors, 2010-2014 Dean’s List, 2011-2013 AIAS, 2012-2013 AFFILIATIONS + MEMBERSHIPS CHICAGO STUDIO, Spring 2014 Rio de Janeiro Studio - U. of Minnesota, reviewer, February 2014 Virginia Tech/T.U. Delft Urban Workshop, participant, March 2014 AIAS, 2012-2013 AWARDS + EXHIBITS Shriver & Holland Associates Scholarship recipient “Cube for Rain and Light” first year lobby exhibit “Explorations in Typography” third year lobby exhibit “Travel 2013” fourth year lobby exhibit WORK EXPERIENCE Architectural Intern, Spatial Affairs Bureau, Richmond, VA Summer 2014, Winter 2014/15
creation of graphics, digital and physical models, and drawings for Richmond Bridge Park design proposal Architectural Intern, von Weise Associates, Chicago, IL Spring 2014
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involved in the production and development of designs for private residences as well as proposals for the future of a Chicago theatrical company’s theater/warehouse Architectural Intern, Lehman Smith McLeish, Georgetown, DC Winter 2013-2014
involved in the development of fit-outs, construction drawings, punchlists, submittals and RFI’s on a dozen projects Carpenter’s Assistant/Laborer, Horizon Building Corp, Annandale, VA,
Summer 2013
participated in demolition, framing, insulation, window installation, drywall, and roofing on private residences throughout the DC area Library Assistant, Art+Architecture Library, Virginia Tech, Fall 2012 - Present
operated and organized the school library and assisted students and faculty in finding library resources ABILITIES manual: architectural drafting, hand drawing, comics, model making, watercolor software: (PC + MAC) AutoCAD, Rhino, MicroStation, Adobe CreativeSuite, Google SketchUp fabrication: woodshop, LaserCAMM
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