ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO
2020
Alessandra Brown
303.882.4556 acebrown1296@gmail.com 204 Eisenhower Dr. Apt. J7 Lawrence KS, 66049
alessandrabrown.myportfolio.com
Table of Contents 4- Intro
8- Design & Build
24- Perth Airport
36- Wellness Center 44- Senior Center
52- Past Internships 56- Personal Work
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Hi I’m Alessandra!
However many call me Ace!
I am from Denver Colorado but currently live in Lawrence Kansas as a graduate student attending the University of Kansas. I received my Bachelor Degree in May of 2018 and currently in my final year of graduate school working towards my Master of Architecture Degree. Since the age of five, I have been involved in the arts and have learned to use my creativity towards developing my ideas whether it be in architecture, graphic design, landscape design, or realistic drawing. People close to me say I am very detail oriented, well organized, a self starter, and one who loves a good challenge. Through my recent years in architecture, I have worked both individually and with groups. I find myself taking the lead in group projects to manage our time spent as well as aide others in various aspects. As I enjoy working with others, I am able to stay focused with my individual projects and highly enjoy utilizing many programs. As I do enjoy the time to develop my ideas, I take advantage of my free time by staying active. I am an advocate for a healthy lifestyle, as being vegetarian and staying fit is a major aspect of who I am. When given the chance, I enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the Colorado winters and sailing on the coast during the summer. I find traveling to be a great opportunity for one to learn from various cultures around the world as well as experience grand architecture and its history. I am thankful for my opportunities to travel abroad to places such as the Bahamas, Costa Rica, France, Italy, Iceland, and Peru. As I continue my studies, I look forward to the many opportunities that will come my way. I believe I would be an asset to any company and I am looking to enhance my future in design, given the chance to use my talents to the best of my ability.
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Computer Skills
AutoCAD
Revit
Rhinoceros
Education
Personal Skills
References
University of Kansas- Master of Architecture Summer 2018 - Present
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Studio 804 Fall 2019 - Present University of Kansas- Bachelor of Architecture Fall of 2014 - Spring 2018
Sketchup
Lumion
Bridge
Illustrator
Indesign
Photoshop
Study Abroad : Architecture in Asia December 2017 -January 2018 Colorado Academy Spring of 2014
Drawing Painting Pottery Photography
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Activities & Community Service
Muscular Dystrophy Summer 2015 Volunteer counselor with Rocky Mountain MDA Camp Spring 2014 Teaching Yoga for a Cure 2008 - present Participant for PPMD (Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy) 2006 - present Fund raising for CureDuchenne Les Demoiselles of Denver 2010 - Spring 2014
Food Banks of America, The Children’s Wildlife Museum
Colorado Academy 2010 - Spring 2014 H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Eat) 2010 - Spring 2014 AfricAid AIAS (The American Institute of Architecture Students) 2017 - present
Active Member
Professional experience Architectural Design Intern: The Clark Enersen Partners, Kansas City MO Summer 2019 Contact: Allison Wonder, 816-474-8237 Developed architectural renderings, construction documents, and 3D prints. Fall 2018 - Architectural Graduate Teaching Assistant: University of Kansas, Lawrence KS Contact: Shannon Criss, 785-766-0069 Teaching software tutorials, developing course assignments, grading. Architectural Intern: Black & Veatch, Overland Park KS Summer 2018 Contact: April Flagor, 913-226-1178 Worked on architectural plans, sections, details, and renderings. Assistant Landscape Architect: Hughes Landscaping, Parker CO Summer 2016 Contact: Alex Quarnberg, 303-841-7338 Designed residential and commercial landscapes. Ceramics Teacher: Colorado Academy Art Department, Denver CO Summer ‘14 &’15 Contact: Katy Hills, 303-986-1501 Teaching children the fundamentals of clay throwing.
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Fall 2019 - Present || Studio 804 As my final year of graduate school, I was given the opportunity to participate in a full on design & build course called Studio 804. Over the course of 9 months, I have been working along side 20 other students to design, develop, and construct a single family house located in the community of North Lawrence. Led by Dan Rockhill, this one of a kind program has been around for 25 years developing over 12 Leed Platinum projects and provides a leading example to other design & build studios around the country. The primary residence (1,550 sqft) makes up two of the three structures housing a private living quarters and a public entertaining space. The third structure is an accessory dwelling unit (520 sqft) providing the essentials for visitors or family. The environment of our site located on Levee Trail and the observation on typical Midwestern farmsteads inspire major design decisions. Mimicking the exterior of traditional farm structures, we incorporated a rainscreen cladding to provide water shed while allowing depth and intrigue to the material. Together, these structures create a modern home with a focus on form, function, sustainability, and connectedness. From the first step of researching and selecting a site to build on, through the design development phase, and making calls to acquire materials, we eventually move into the construction phase. The most valuable aspect of this unique program is how we do our own work. With tasks such as pouring concrete, framing walls and roofs, running electrical, installing windows and skylights, hanging drywall, and so much more, we learn from the experience of handling the construction tools ourself. By directly seeing these building materials come together, I am able to truly understand the reasoning for every element and their proper placement. As the project continues with the construction, I am excited to learn more with the smaller details of the project including interior detail, exterior cladding, and material finishes. I am thankful to have been given this opportunity to expand my knowledge above and beyond what I could ever ask for.
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Design & Build
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Site Plan Legend
Design Inspiration
1. Primary Residence 2. Accessory Dwelling 3. Storage 4. Primary Residence Parking 5. Accessory Dwelling Parking 6. Driveway 7. Pedestrian Entry 8. Patio 9. River Levee Path
The Levee Trail
3 Dimensional Plan
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ADU Kitchen
Hallway Sliding Barn-Doors
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Areal View
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6. Bedroom 7. Bathroom 8. Master Bedroom 9. Flex Space
10. Living Room 11. Kitchen 12. Bathroom
Site
1. Main Entry 2. Kitchen 3. Living Room 4. Bathroom 5. Mechanical / Laundry Room
Accessory Dwelling
Floor Plan
Primary Residence
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13. Outdoor Storage 14. Primary Residence Parking 15. Accessory Dwelling Parking
16. Driveway 17. Pedestrian Entrance 18. Patio
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Main Kitchen
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Accessory Dwelling Unit
ADU Loft
Construction Documents
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To Be Continued...
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Spring 2019 || Arch 609
During my final comprehensive studio, I worked with another student to design a new domestic airport terminal in Perth Australia. This studio consisted of much research done on the study of both international and domestic airports around the world. We identified many aspects that helped with providing effective way-finding, seamless transportation in and out of the terminal, and comforting spaces for passengers to wait and relax before their flights. Starting with the site analysis of the existing Perth airport, we developed our concept around the study of airplanes and the curvature of the wings. We were able to develop and manipulate the concept in a way to adapt to the existing surroundings. We eventually developed the building form to mimic the structure of a geodesic dome while strategically cutting, pushing, and pulling to end up with our final form. While being the largest studio project I have worked on, I learned the importance of the initial research that occurs in the beginning of any project. Adapting yourself to understand the minds of people involved in the project truly helps to identify the ideas to include versus the problems to avoid.
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Perth Airport
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LEVEL 3
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 0
Airport Site Map
- GREENERY
14,500 sf
LEVEL 0
- BACK OF HOUSE
165,500 sf
LEVELS 0 & 1
- DEPARTURE HALL
53,500 sf
LEVEL 1
- ARRIVAL HALL
48,500 sf
LEVEL 1
- TRANSITION SPACE
10,500 sf
LEVEL 1
- CONCOURSE
111,500 sf
LEVEL 2
- SERVICES
47,000 sf
LEVEL 2
- COURTYARD
28,000 sf
LEVEL 2
- MECHANICAL
30,000 sf
LEVEL 3
- SIDA LINE - DEPARTURE CIRCULATION - ARRIVAL CIRCULATION - COMBINED CIRCULATION
Schematic Diagram
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- SOIL
Site Plan
SUNLIGHTING
- DAYLIGHT
WATER RETENTION
- SKYLIGHTS
- GRAVEL - DRAINAGE - RAINWATER
- SUPPLY DUCTS
HVAC SYSTEM HVAC SYSTEM - RETURN DUCTS - AHU
- SUPPLY DUCTS - RETURN DUCTS - AHU
- DAYLIGHT
- DAYLIGHT
- SKYLIGHTS
- SKYLIGHTS
SUNLIGHTING SUNLIGHTING
Aerial
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Gate Seating
Courtyard
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Floor Plans
Level 0
Level 1
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Front Elevation
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Level 2
Level 3
3 - CIRCLE
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1 - CURVATURE 1 - CURVATURE
Analyzing the curvature Analyzing of thethe existing curvature street, of we the existing street, we decided to utilizeddecided its shape to utilized to create its the shape to create the geometry of the front geometry entrance. of the front entrance.
3 - CIRCLE 3 - CIRCLE
Starting with a simple Starting circle,with the form a simple allows circle, for athe form allows for a unified shape to provide unified shape the airport to provide with an the airport with an endless passenger circulation endless passenger flow. circulation flow.
1 - CURVATURE 1 - CURVATURE
Analyzing theAnalyzing curvaturethe of the curvature existingofstreet, the existing we street, we decided to decided utilized its to shape utilized toits create shape the to create the geometry of the geometry front entrance. of the front entrance.
2 - GRID2 - GRID
Based off the Based curvature off the ofcurvature the street, of the we street, we developed a developed triangular grid a triangular that provides grid that a base provides a base reference forreference all elements for of all the elements final form of the while final form while correlating tocorrelating each other.to each other.
2 - GRID
2 - GRID
Starting with a simple circle, the form allows for a unified shape to provide the airport with an endless passenger circulation flow.
Based off the curvature Based offof the the curvature street, weof the street, we developed a triangular developed grid that a triangular provides agrid base that provides a base reference for all elements reference of the for all final elements form while of the final form while correlating to each other. correlating to each other.
4 - DOME 4 - DOME
Modifying the circle Modifying to createthe a shallow circle todome create a shallow dome allows us to maximize allows both us tothe maximize space and both the space and experience of the passengers. experience of Thethedome passengers. shape The dome shape allows for both a structural allows foradvantage both a structural as well as advantage as well as increasing the floor increasing to ceiling heights the floortotomake ceiling forheights to make for a grand statement. a grand statement.
5 - EXTEND
By taking the dome and extending the edges down to the ground, we now have created solid walls to help ground the entirety of the form.
Process Diagram
3 - CIRCLE 3 - CIRCLE
Starting with Starting a simplewith circle, a simple the form circle, allows thefor form a allows for a unified shapeunified to provide shape the to provide airport with the airport an with an endless passenger endless circulation passenger flow. circulation flow.
4 - DOME 4 - DOME
5 - EXTEND 5 - EXTEND
By taking the dome By and taking extending the dome theand edges extending the edges Modifying the Modifying circle to the create circle a shallow to createdome a shallow dome down to the ground, down we now to the have ground, created we solid now have created solid allows us toallows maximize us toboth maximize the space both and the space and walls to help groundwalls the entirety to help ground of the form. the entirety of the form. experience ofexperience the passengers. of the The passengers. dome shape The dome shape allows for both allows a structural for bothadvantage a structural asadvantage well as as well as increasing theincreasing floor to ceiling the floor heights to ceiling to make heights for to make for a grand statement. a grand statement.
6 - CUT 1 6 - CUT 1
The first cut of the The building first correlates cut of the directly buildingto correlates directly to the curvature of the the curvature street to ofprovide the street a to provide a connection betweenconnection the vehicular between trafficthe andvehicular the traffic and the pedestrians enteringpedestrians the terminal. entering the terminal.
7 - CUT 2
A second reflected cut is created lining up with the developed grid to provide a similar form for the air-side. This is where the designated aircrafts and hold-rooms are placed.
9 - DEPTH
5 - EXTEND 5 - EXTEND
By taking the By dome takingand the extending dome andthe extending edges the edges down to the down ground, to we thenow ground, havewe created now have solid created solid walls to help ground walls to the helpentirety groundofthe theentirety form. of the form.
Building Section A
6 - CUT 61 - CUT 1
7 - CUT 2 7 - CUT 2
The first cut of Thethe first building cut of correlates the building directly correlates to directly to reflected Acut A second second is created reflected liningcut upiswith created lining up with the curvature the ofcurvature the street of the to provide street to a provide a the developed grid the to provide developed a similar grid toform provide for a similar form for connection between connection the between vehicularthe traffic vehicular and thetrafficthe and the This is where air-side. the air-side. the designated This is where aircrafts the designated aircrafts pedestrians entering pedestrians the terminal. entering the terminal. and hold-rooms areand placed. hold-rooms are placed.
8 - CUT 3 8 - CUT 3
The third cut is unifying The third the cut others is unifying around the the others around the developed grid to create developed cohesion grid and to create symmetry. cohesion and symmetry. These three cuts are These the defining three cuts moves are the for defining our moves for our final form. final form.
Pushing the walls inward provides a defined roof depth allowing for an overhang to protect spaces from excessive sun exposure and creates an elegant yet simple shading device.
4 - DOME
Modifying the circle to create a shallow dome allows us to maximize both the space and experience of the passengers. The dome shape allows for both a structural advantage as well as increasing the floor to ceiling heights to make for a grand statement.
5 - EXTEND 5 - EXTEND
By taking the dome By taking and the extending dome the and edges extending the edges down to the ground, downwe to now the ground, have created we now solid have created solid walls to help ground wallsthe to help entirety ground of the theform. entirety of the form.
6 - CUT 1 6 - CUT 1
7 - CUT 2
7 - CUT 2
The first cut of the Thebuilding first cutcorrelates of the building directly correlates to A second directly to reflected cut A second is created reflected lining cut up with is created lining up with the curvature the of the curvature street ofto the provide streeta to the provide developeda grid to theprovide developed a similar grid form to provide for a similar form for connection between connection the vehicular between traffic the and vehicular the the traffic and the air-side. This is where the air-side. the designated This is where aircrafts the designated aircrafts pedestrians entering pedestrians the terminal. entering the terminal. and hold-rooms are placed. and hold-rooms are placed.
9 - DEPTH 9 - DEPTH
6 - CUT 1
The first cut of the building correlates directly to the curvature of the street to provide a connection between the vehicular traffic and the pedestrians entering the terminal.
7 - CUT 2 7 - CUT 2
A second reflected A second cut is created reflectedlining cut isupcreated with lining up with the developed grid the to developed provide agrid similar to provide form for a similar form for the air-side. This the is where air-side. theThis designated is whereaircrafts the designated aircrafts and hold-rooms are andplaced. hold-rooms are placed.
9 - DEPTH9 - DEPTH
8 - CUT 3
The third cut is unifying the others around the developed grid to create cohesion and symmetry. These three cuts are the defining moves for our final form.
10 - COURTYARD
Finally a center void is created to provide both additional sunlight as well as a protected exterior space. Turning this void into a courtyard allows for passengers to experience and interact freely with the airport.
Building Section B
Pushing the wallsPushing inwardthe provides walls inward a defined provides roof a defined roof depth allowing for depth an overhang allowing for to protect an overhang spacesto protect spaces from excessive from sun exposure excessive and sun creates exposureanand creates an elegant yet simple elegant shading yetdevice. simple shading device.
8 - CUT 3 8 - CUT 3
Pushing the walls inward Pushing provides the walls a defined inwardroof provides a defined roof depth allowing for andepth overhang allowing to protect for an spaces overhang to protect spaces from excessive sun from exposure excessive and sun creates exposure an and creates an elegant yet simple shading elegantdevice. yet simple shading device.
The third cut is The unifying third the cut others is unifying around thethe others around the developed grid todeveloped create cohesion grid to and create symmetry. cohesion and symmetry. These three cutsThese are the three defining cuts are moves the for defining our moves for our final form. final form.
10 - COURTYARD 10 - COURTYARD
Finally a center Finally void is acreated center to void provide is created both to provide both additional sunlight additional as well as sunlight a protected as wellexterior as a protected exterior space. Turning this space. void Turning into a courtyard this void allows into a courtyard for allows for passengers to experience passengers and tointeract experience freely and with interact freely with the airport. the airport.
8 - CUT 3
8 - CUT 3
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The third cut is unifying The third the others cut is around unifying the the others around developed grid to create developed cohesion gridand to symmetry. create cohesion and symme These three cuts areThese the defining three cuts moves are for theour defining moves for final form. final form.
10 - COURTYARD 10 - COURTYARD
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Arrival Hall 1’
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Departure Hall
Callout 1
CALLOUT 1.1: CUSTOM EXTERIOR SKYLIGHT
Callout 2
Callout 3
NEDZINC- ZINC PANEL WPM 6" RIGID INSULATION VAPOR BARRIER OSB STEEL STUD FRAMING
NEDZINC- ZINC PANEL FLASHING 2"-6" RIGID INSULATION VAPOR BARRIER OSB CALLOUT 3.1: SPACE FRAME AND FOUNDATION CONNECTION
CALLOUT 2.1: CUSTOM INTERIOR WINDOW
1' CONCRETE SLAB THERMAL BREAK
1' GRAVEL
6' STEEL SPACE FRAME STEEL STUD FRAMING 1 4"
CUSTOM ALUMINUM CEILING PANEL CEILING PANEL CLIP
1 4"
GYPSUM BOARD STEEL STUD FRAMING
6" FINISHED CONCRETE SLAB VAPOR BARRIER 6" RIGID INSULATION
1 4"
SCREED FINISHED RUBBER FLOORING 8" CONCRETE SLAB 3" METAL DECKING 2'ø RETURN DUCT
W24 STEEL BEAM
CALLOUT 1.2: CUSTOM INTERIOR SKYLIGHT
CALLOUT 2.1: CUSTOM BEAM CONNECTION
2' CONCRETE STRIP FOUNDATION FOOTING DRAINAGE
STEEL STUD FRAME CEILING PANEL CLIP 1 4" CUSTOM PERFORATED ALUMINUM CEILING PANELS 2' RETURN VENT
Callout 1.1
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TEMP. GLASS AIR SPACE SPACER
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TOP CAP FLASHING BLOCKING 1 8"
W24 STEEL BEAM
BOLT
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GYPSUM BOARD 8"ø CUSTOM STEEL CONNECTION NODES 4"ø HOLLOW STEEL TUBE MEMBERS
Callout 2.2
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STEEL PLATES STEEL STUD FRAMING 1 4" TEMP. GLASS BLOCKING CUSTOM ALUMINUM CAP ALUMINUM PERFORATED CEILING PANEL
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Callout 3.1 1 4" TEMP. GALSS CUSTOM ALUMINUM CAP BLOCKING
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GYPSUM BOARD STEEL STUD FRAMING 1 4"
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STEEL PLATES 8"ø CUSTOM STEEL CONNECTION NODES
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CUSTOM STEEL CONNECTION MEMBER STEEL BOLT 1 4" STEEL PLATE CONCRETE FOUNDATION
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Summer 2018 || Arch 602 During my first studio as a graduate student, I was given to opportunity to design a complete Fitness Center located In Downtown Lawrence, KS. This studio occurred in the summer time and was an advance course condensed down into 5 weeks. As part of the concept development all the students presented their site analysis, example case studies, research on specific Fitness facility aspects, and examples of presentation quality work. This studio really made an impact on my outlook of architecture as I was able to develop an entire project that incorporated purpose and could provide a positive outlook for the area. As the class was given a program to follow, each student had the responsibility to make adjustments according to their work. The beginning few steps I started with was figuring out how to incorporate the surrounding context into my design. I ended up developing a grid system that was based off the two surrounding historical buildings and connecting a few intersecting points. Then I considered the floor heights of the buildings and found the historical buildings had main levels offset up of 4'. This was the beginning of my concept. I created my building to be the transition from the retail building to the historical buildings by implementing the 4' offset to half of each level. After many iterations and revisions, I came across my current orientation that is structured off a central corridor, or a "spine." After This development, The remainder of the project fell into place. Although my confidence and skill level going into this project was pretty good, I continued to learn even more skills with design development and software proficiency.
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Wellness Center
COURTHOUSE
LEVEL 4.2 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3.2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2.2 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1.2 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 0
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Floor Plans
MENS LOCKER 1
WOMENS LOCKER 1
SHOP
SERVICE ACCESS
JUICE BAR
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3'
0' - 0" 1''
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STORAGE STORM SHELTER
ROCK WALL
CIRCULATION
STORAGE
LOBBY
CIRCULATION
4' - 0" 0' - 0"
WOMENS TOILET
JANITORIAL CLOSET
LAUNDRY
POOL & TUBS 2 POOL LOBBY
MECHANICAL
MENS TOILET
POOL & TUBS 1
POOL EQUIPMENT
Level 0: -
Site Plan
DOWNTOWN LAWRENCE
Grid Development Level Heights
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Mechanical Storage Laundry Storm Shelter Janitorial Closet
Level 1: -
Lobby Rock wall Juice Bar Locker Rooms 1 Pools Rooms
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MENS LOCKER 2
CONFERENCE
WOMENS LOCKER 2
DIRECTORS OFFICE
SOCIAL GARDEN
THERAPY OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SUPPORT
YOGA STUDIO
STAFF LOUNGE
36' - 0" CARDIO THEATER
24' - 0"
12' - 0"
26' - 0" MULTIUSE CLASSROOM SPACE
16' - 0"
28' - 0"
FIRST AID
NUTRITIONIST
TRAINERS OFFICES
M1
M2
M3
SAUNA 1
SAUNA 2
EQUIPMENT
SILENT GARDEN
40' - 0"
SPA LOBBY
FREE WEIGHT/ CIRCUIT WEIGHT/ CARDIO
AEROBICS SPA LOUNGE WOMENS BATH
MENS BATH STAFF LOUNGE
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Cardio Theater Locker Rooms 2 Therapy Room Weights & Cardio Space Aerobics Room Staff Offices
Level 3: -
Yoga Studio Office Space Multi-Purpose Room Spa - Lounge - Locker Rooms - 3 Massage Rooms - Steam & Sauna Room
Level 4:
- Social Garden - Silent Garden
Circulation & Rock Wall
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Multi-Purpose Room
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Building Sections
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Callout:
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Fall 2018 || Arch 608 This semester studio was a bit difficult at the beginning. The class spent a lot of time learning about the codes that applied to the sites. The clients of the Ivanhoe community asked us to develop various projects based on three neighboring sites they provided. The first site was designated as the "Senior Center" while the other two were to incorporate mix-used spaces. I chose to work with Site 1 as I saw a lot of potential for the area. My initial concept was to develop a building that would allow for maximum natural light into each apartment unit. My concept continued to change as I learned more and more about building codes for the area and type of building I was working with. In the end I developed spaces for seniors to live, enjoy with friends, and explore with family. While we were not given a program to work with, we had to incorporate ideas that we thought would benefit the community. The final design included the required spaces of a Senior Center and apartment living, but in addition was a cafe, clinic, residential gym, courtyard, and a bio-retention pond. Some of these additions was a result of how I worked with the existing land, while others were considered from the beginning. While this project may not have been my favorite, I did learn a great amount about designing to code and applying the clients needs.
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Senior Center
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South Elevation
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East Elevation
Floor Plans
Level 1: -
Level 2:
Lobby Cafe Storage Mechanical
Level 3 & 4:
- Senior Center - Kitchen - Dinning - Game Room - Community Gym - Clinic - Common Space - Courtyard
- Community Space - Apartments (34): - 2 Bed - 2 Bath - Laundry - Balcony
Process:
1. Box
2. Divide
3. Shift
4. push
5. Pull
6. Unify
7. Topo
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Callouts:
1. Parapet
2. Overhang
3. Window Sill
4. Balcony 1
5. Balcony 2
6. Footing
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Courtyard View
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Lobby View
Street View
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Summer 2016 -2019 || Internships The summer of 2016, I worked for Hughes Landscaping, located in Parker Colorado, as an intern assistant landscape designer. I had the opportunity to visit sites, gather physical data, and render plans for the company’s clientele. Most of my work is represented through the 2D renderings that display the designs of clients property and list the properties of the landscaping details. As I worked mainly in the design department, I was able to touch base in the accounting and management section of the company to learn the attention that goes into running a business and organizing schedules. This internship gave me the opportunity to further learn AutoCAD, LandFX, and Clip. My time spent with the Hughes Landscaping company gave me a great sense of who I am and what I desire through my education with architecture. During the summer of 2019, I spent my time working with The Clark Enersen Partners in Kansas City on a few different projects, mostly consisting of 3d printing. I previously had little experience with 3d printing so I took this opportunity to expand my knowledge of the newly expanding technology. While also working on other projects including renderings and construction documents, I spent a majority of my time to prepare print files of the Truman Library & Museum entryway renovation to work properly with the Makerbot 3D printer. After a few test prints and decision making of the project, it was concluded to develop a before and an after model of the entryway. The project eventually developed into a full model of the entire museum including a removable roof to reveal the renovations of the interior exhibitions along with a puzzle piece like prints of the before and after that could be interchangeable. As my time at TCEP was coming to an end, I was able to develop an understanding of the 3d printing process and eventually share an instructional presentation of the process with the KC office. This experience allowed me to tune in on my abilities with the many digital tools that are used in the architecture field and has encouraged me to continue developing my skills.
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Past Internships
Wager Plan A
Murphy Plan
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2012 - Present Drawing and painting have long been one of my favorite past times. I have studied with multiple instructors, both academically and in my private time, who helped me to fine tune my artistic skills. I have been able to develop and showcase my work for many to see. As an elective during my third year at KU, I took a course that focused on the basics and principles of photography. I began to realize how soothing and meaningful taking photos can be. Being an architecture student I have recognized the importance of documenting work through photography and the art of doing so. I have been fortunate with many opportunities to travel and take such artistic classes that only fuel my desire to continue taking and developing photos. Pottery has become an important aspect of my life. My third year at KU I took a pottery class that and truly enjoyed my work. I learned many new techniques that I would not otherwise have learned on my own. Since high school I have expanded my understanding of pottery and have taught children how to manipulate clay with their hands. I continue to work with clay on my own time and hope to take more classes in the future.
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