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School: A compilation of academic work completed through studio courses at University of Idaho. 1-4 5-8 9-10 11-14 15-18 19-22
Vandal Arena Improving Yu Zhong Jackson St. Renewal Daily News Remodel Sandpoint Cluster Housing Monroe St. Node 2
Grad Project: A compilation of academic work for my final project of grad school at University of Idaho. Additional information for this project can be obtained upon request. 23-26 27-30
Mending a Neglected Site Mixed Use Bldg. TCF Site
Work: A compilation of professional work completed while working for RGU Architecture and Planning and CR architecture + design. Additional working drawings can be obtained upon request. 31-32 33-36 37-38 39-42 43-44 45-46
BBCC Masterplan Campus Entry Roundabout Wayfinding Signage BBCC Dahmen Barn Addition National Guard Armory Re-Roof CBC Greenhouse
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Lbrands: Bath & Body Works Marriott International, Inc Sonesta ES Suites
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Adam Council
vandal ARENA MOSCOW, IDAHO, usa Iconic
The project was designed to create an icon for the community of Moscow and the University of Idaho when entering from the South. With an inspiration from the surrounding hills of the Palouse, Vandal Arena attempts to mimic the form of the surrounding area while contrasting with current building forms of the area.
Community
The arena creates a new sense of community by offering multiple uses for the city and University of Idaho including ice hockey, basketball, concerts, festivals, receptions, and smaller graduation commencements. pedestrian arterials are located in multiple directions to help connect with downtown, the university, and residential sectors.
Renewable Resources
The Building utilizes cellular steel as its main source of structure to minimize the amount of steel used. Kalwall is used to transmit light evenly and without glare to the arena. On the southern end of the hilled roof, arrays of photovoltaic panels are placed along with a water collection system on the bottom of the hilled roof. The roof drains into planters and cisterns to utilize water for landscaping and to be re-used by the ice arena.
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Inspiration improving yu zhong yu zhong, chongqing, china Offering similar opportunities that are currently offered.
The Issues
Lack of safety, accessibility, universal design, & diversity
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The design offers ramped options throughout the site and provides universal design considerations. The orientation of buildings is directed to face one another to emphasize safety for residence and shop owners. There are rough pavers to remind the motor vehicles that this is a pedestrian oriented area. There are new amenities to cater to the community and bring outsiders to the community. All amenities are located within a 10 minute walk. With the parks and green roofs, there is 63% more open space that is accessible to the community. The design offers many complex arteries reflecting the context of the urban cityscape. The entertainment area to the south acts as the heart of the community and has main and minor arteries leading to it. There are even arterials to incorporate universal design to allow pedestrians access throughout the steep topography. The entirety of the project is summarized as a network of style and meaning for the community. As a whole, the network is a patchwork of people and place and the interaction between both. It is an environment where people can live, work and play. Most importantly, it is a place of community.
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Inspiration
Continuing to blend the social with the circulatory experience. How can we bring this scenario to other parts of the site?
Architecture without Architects “Architecture can be produced not by specialists but by the spontaneous and continuing activity of a whole people with a common heritage, acting within a community experience.� -Bernard Rudofsky
Architecture without Architects Design with the opportunity for engagement by the user. Instead of fighting against people utilizing the space the way they want, we can design for opportunities. -Group Theory
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The design for this project was completed for an Urban Planning Study Abroad Studio to China during the summer of 2012. The project required strategic group analysis of current conditions of the site. Design charrettes were held throughout the class in collaboration with students from the University of Idaho and Chongqing University. Throughout the phases of the design, I was involved in analysis, design strategy, and graphic representation.
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jackson st. renewal MOSCOW, IDAHO, usa Character Concept
The design reflects an interpretation of Moscow’s fundamental character and values. The project consists of adding to the restaurant district of 6th street with a seafood restaurant to give a type of food that is lacking in the area. Almon Park was added to beautify an already highly traveled path. A much needed remodel to the existing Daily News Building was made to make space for a local company called Terra Graphics. Finally, a mixed use commercial kitchen with residential above was added to strengthen the community aspect.
Economy Concept
All of the designs considered the economy. Residential was to be affordable and quickly sought after for the location between the University of Idaho and Downtown. As the world moves to a more paperless lifestyle, the Daily Newspaper Company has less of a need for their entire building. A condensed space was designed for them while offering additional space for Terra Graphics.
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Throughout all of our design strategies, sustainable design was utilized. This is evident in green roofs, increased vegetation throughout the corridor, ventilation, and daylighting, etc.
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Project Partners: Sofia Cardoso, Ricky Kennedy, Amanda Davich, & Debra Saul
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daily news remodel MOSCOW, IDAHO, usa existing issues
After interviewing existing Daily News employees, it became clear that the current building was dark and stuffy inside. Employees said there was a lack of daylighting and proper ventilation. The Daily News Paper Company only needs 1/3 of what they currently have for employees. There is a lack of space for Terra Graphics Environmental Engineering and Design at their current building. The current building’s façade is aesthetically displeasing and not engaging to the pedestrian.
Design Solution
A curtain wall is incorporated on the eastern façade and another on the interior corridor atrium. This allows large amounts of daylighting to engage with the users. There are also two atriums that allow additional daylighting in the Daily News and Terra Graphics spaces of the building. These atriums are also equipped with operable windows to allow adequate cross ventilation and a stack effect. The floor plan layout is remodeled with a better programmed space to fit their operating needs. There is an intensive green roof for gathering with spaces for leisure. There are also better landscaped features on the east of the building to help engage with pedestrians on Jackson St.
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sandpoint cluster housing sandpoint, IDAHO, usa Project Background
The University of Idaho currently owns a site in Sandpoint, Idaho and is considering making a satellite campus there. They asked us to come up with design strategies for temporary student housing on the site that could accommodate the first wave of students. These students are believed to be Graduate Agricultural and Biology students.
Project Design
The design strategy is to make a very flexible design and base it around the use of Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPS). The SIPS are very affordable and can have a very high R-Value. These panels could be used for the campus and as it grew, they could then be de-assembled and moved to another location. The units are clustered in threes to feed off of each other’s thermal gain. They are oriented to the south to maximize thermal exposure as they are in a cold climate. We evaluated sun study our small, 400 Sqft. Or less units, through Scale: NTS HEED Analysis to verify if we could achieve Net-Zero. Summer Sun: 7am-5pm: 45-65 degrees Noon: 65 Degrees
Winter Sun: Sunrise/Sunset: 12 Noon: 18 Degrees
Summer Sun: 7am-5pm: 45-65 degrees Noon: 65 Degrees
Winter Sun: Sunrise/Sunset: 12 Noon: 18 Degrees
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Project Partners: Derrick Allen, John Rock, & KC Tillerson
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monroe st. node 2 spokane, washington, usa The design caters to all of the needs of the community. The plaza offers a unique space for all ages. There is space for play at the nucleus of the plaza through a fountain which can be turned off to offer space for live music and events. The buildings in this area offer very unique spaces for the public as well. For example, there is a ramped space for display and a unique walk overlooking the park and plaza.
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Node 2 offers slower speeds at crosswalks. There are elevated crosswalks and stamped concrete pavers to ensure vehicles slow down. The design includes increased beautification to offer enjoyment as users walk. There is increased vegetation throughout, pocket parks, interactive roofs, space for leisure, and a ramped walk above shops and restaurants. Increased lighting and bollards are incorporated into the design to provide safety. There is just a 5 minute walk to basic amenities or public transportation as well.
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Early on, it was determined that there was a lack in a sense of place. Throughout the new design of the Monroe corridor, creating genius loci or a spirit of the place was achieved through giving opportunity for community gathering. 19
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Project Partners: Amanda Ryan, Joe Anderson, Lu Ding, Joey Toews, & Elaheh Kerachian
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mending a neglected site lewiston, IDAHO, usa Project Introduction
The city of Lewiston, Idaho has been working to develop planning initiatives for redeveloping a 17 acre waterfront site in downtown. The site was once used as an industrial, frozen food processing warehouse but, is currently vacant. The site misses opportunities to engage with the commmunity and have a greater connection between downtown and the Clearwater and Snake Rivers. The city has expressed interest in using the site as an economical stimulant for the community to promote tourism to the city. The following designs reflect a redevelop of the site through design strategies that excite, connect and draw the community towards it and help to re-stimulate the downtown area of Lewiston.
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-Improve Sense of Place -Connectivity -Visual Appearance
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To redevelop the neglected site of Lewiston’s downtown waterfront into a more connected, economically sustainable, and walkable community while focusing on one mixed use development to incorporate sustainable design strategies and an emotionally evoked response within.
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mixed use bldg. tcf site lewiston, IDAHO, usa Design Concepts • Stepping Down Concept: Allows solar exposure to more interior spaces • Integrated design for circulation through the building to bring a connection between the diverse categories within the building program • Retail/Restaurant at 1st floor to bring people in from nodes • Multiple viewing options for residential and solar exposure • A destination for a rock climbing wall overlooking the Clearwater River • Residential facing all directions to allow for different incomes to diversely live within the same building • Lofts at top floor to capitalize on the best views to the north • Buildings to house a parking garage for over 200 spaces and continue underneath buildings adjacent • Cross bracing in structure inspired by local bridges • Deep structural mullions inspired by Antoine Predock: Nelson Fine Arts Center • Rammed earth as an environmentally conscious way of using shear walls • The use of timber and glulam’s as a great source of carbon storage and how plentiful wood is in the area • The grid for the design allows for flexibility in plan and ease in construction 27
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bbcc masterplan moses lake, washington, usa Introduction
During the design process I helped to show the college what the campus could look like through graphics and design recommendations. I assisted with existing and future campus analysis, biennium and term recommendations for buildings and site work.
Current Issues
Some of the issues noticed was a lack of beauty in campus landscaping and gathering spaces. There was a lack of athletic amenities that promoted students to be on campus. The campus also lacked safety as parking pocket park lots were not well lit and in some cases not Scale: NTS paved. There was little to no assistance in wayfinding. There was no cohesion within the campus. The campus was not viewed as a place of education.
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The design provides a beautified campus while providing safety and promoting school spirit. Students can now be prideful to attend Big Bend Community College. They now have amenities like tennis, baseball, disc golf, and soccer fields to urge them to be on campus. Circulating through campus changes with something as simple as pavers to break away from the mundane feel of slab sidewalks. Signage has been improved and path pavilion can be viewed on the following pages. Scale: NTS 31
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BBCC currently has a campus drop off roundabout for students. It is used heavily during the hours of school. The center of the roundabout is unused and un-maintained.
Design Strategy
The design reflects the existing and tradition of a successful aviation program through Big Bend Community College. The plane was offered as a donation from the campus and utilized as a sculpture at the center of the roundabout. There is also prominent signage for the campus and gathering spaces.
Wayfinding & Signage
Wayfinding is a term devised in 1960 by architect Kevin Lynch. The term was meant to utilize signs, maps, and other forms of graphics to illustrate location and directions to travelers along a path. And while many believe this to be most useful within a building, it is most necessary when planning a campus. On the following pages, recommended signage is shown for the campus to help create a better wayfinding experience.
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Dahmen Barn addition Uniontown, washington, usa
Project Background
The Dahmen Barn is a historical barn that offers artistic learning experiences throughout the palouse region. The project required meeting with the Dahman Barn committee and collecting recommendations for the needs of the current building. The project also involved providing program development, schematic renderings, and construction documents.
Needs
The committee expressed needs for studio space, a communal kitchen, a main event space, and additional storage for the existing barn.
Design Strategy
The design incorporates a language that mimics the surrounding image of the Palouse region of farm buildings. There are dormers on the roof to cohesively echo the existing barn. Windows and doors were chosen to give a modernized look that didn’t distract from the existing historical barn. The design also utilized reclaimed wood for exterior finishes and new barn doors.
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national gaurd armory re-roof MOSCOW, IDAHO, usa Project Background
The existing building was originally made with flat roofs and parapet walls at three heights in different locations of the building. The design team discussed options that complied with budget and I assisted with providing schematic drawings and construction drawings of the design.
Revit Model
Early on in the design I provided 3-D modeling to help determine if there would be any conflicts during construction. I also provided renderings of the end result that utilized gables to fit in with the surrounding single family houses in the neighborhood.
Construction Documents
Later in the design phase, I assisted in construction documentation. I worked closely with a team to provide a working drawing in a timely and professional manor.
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cbc greenhouse pasco, washington, usa
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Project Background
The project was to design a two bay greenhouse building while continuing to use the existing campus language and aesthetic of Columbia Basin College.
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During the design, while working closely with the lead architect, I assisted with schematic renderings and construction drawings.
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The design called for a head house that offered the most opportunity to continue the campus language of cmu walls, concrete columns and blue standing seam metal roofing. A greenhouse manufacturer was contacted for consulting on the walls for the bays.
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lbrands, bath & body works various locations, usa
Project Background
The project consisted of “roll out” brand remodels of Bath & Body Works stores throughout the United States.
The Firm’s role
To work with the designer, the client project manager, and the consultants to provide legal documentation for construction of Bath & Body Works stores.
my Contribution
I aided in the production of construction documents and code synopsis for multiple projects while working closely with the Lbrands client. During this time I showcased a strong understanding of building code, accessibility, and construction.
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marriott international, inc. various locations, usa Project Background
The project consisted of “roll out” brand remodels of Marriott hotels throughout the United States.
The Firm’s Role
To work with the design team, the client project manajer, and the consultants to provide legal documentation for the construction of the Marriott hotels.
my Contribution
I conducted multiple site surveys across the country, aided in the review of these site surveys, accessibility surveys, and the production of construction documents while also working closely with design team. During this time I showcased a strong understanding of building code, accessibility, construction, spatial organization, communication, and teamwork.
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sonesta es suites various locations, usa Project Background
The project consisted of redeveloping a new brand identity for Sonesta ES Suites hotels throughout the United States. Upon completion of the “roll out” design, the firm was then in charge of the production for the first phase of “roll out” brand remodels.
The Firm’s role
To work with the designer, the client project manager, and the consultants to provide legal documentation for the construction of Sonesta ES Suites hotels.
my Contribution
I aided in the production of construction documents, field surveys, reviewing RFIs and submittals, code synopsis, and construction review for multiple projects while collaborating with the client. During this time I showcased a strong understanding of building code, accessibility, construction and evaluation, construction administration, project management, communication, and teamwork.
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about me
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EDUCATIOn
Master of Architecture University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844 Graduated 2014 GPA: 3.87 Bachelor of Science in Architecture University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844 Graduated 2012 GPA: 3.4
SOFTWARE SKILLs
Revit Photoshop Word
EXPERIENCE
CR Architecture + Design/Designer July 2015- Current
AutoCAD Illustrator Excel
3DS MAX InDesign Bluebeam
RGU Architecture & Planning/Intern Architect May 2013- June 2015 University of Idaho/Research Assistant: Quality of Life of Refugee Housing Feb. 2012- Jan. 2013
about me
University of Idaho/Graduate Teaching Assistant: Arch 266 Jan. 2013- May 2013
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