Architecture Portfolio by Allison Pericich

A L LISON

PERICICH

UNIVERSIT Y OF KANSAS - ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO - 2015

TA B L E O F

CONTENTS 01 CHERRY PIT DISTRICT

RECLAIM THE LOT Architecture studio

02 VENICE, ITALY

EVENTSCAPE

Architecture studio

03 ROME, ITALY

REMODELING THE RIVERFRONT Urban design studio

URBAN STUDIES Research & Analysis

TRAVEL JOURNALS Free-hand sketching

AL L I SON

PERICICH University of Kansas

Masters of Architecture expected graduation 05.2016

My interest in architecture stems from a love of travel, culture, history and people. Cities capture my imagination, developing my understanding of urbanity and its relationship to design. The complexity of the forces that come together within the urban environment drive my understanding of space and I believe contextual understanding should be the basis for all functional design. Architecture is the art of place making for people - as people are the key ingredient in every project. As an architect, I hope to promote healthy and sustainable urban design to enhance the nature of our cities and the lives of those that live in them.

ampericich@gmail.com +1.913.481.8060

CURRICULUM

VI TAE Education

St. Teresa’s Academy

Kansas City, MO, High school diploma, 2010

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS, M. Architecture, admitted 2011, GPA 3.87

Universität Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Germany, Oct 2013 Aug 2014

Experience University of Kansas, Lab Monitor Fall 2014 Taught weekly lab session to second-year Natural Forces students

Pier 1 Imports, Sales Associate December 2012 - May 2013

Duke University, Teaching Assistant Summer 2012 Taught two three-week sessions of architecture camp to gifted seventh graders at the University of Kansas with the Duke Talent Identification Program

Co-Editor-in-Chief Teresian Yearbook May 2009 - May 2010 Led staff of 27 in the design of a 260-page book; National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Finalist

extra curricular Honors Program

2010 - current Teaching assistant to Professor Keith Diaz Moore Fall 2012, “Design Thinking and the Challenges of Creating Tomorrow”

Girl Scouts of America

1997 - current Gold Award Recepient 2009 Traveled abroad to Peru and Bolivia in 2007 Volunteer archery instructor 2009 - current

ULI Hines Competition

January 2015 Competed with multidisciplinary team in two-week urban design challenge

Publications

The Kiosk Magazine 51

2014 University of Kansas Arts and Literature Magainze, contributed free-hand sketch

Skills

Tau Sigma Delta Student Design Competition Merit Prize Winner

Adobe Suite Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign Revit Archicad & Autocad Rhino 3DS Max Free-hand sketching Modeling

Joseph Mitchell Kellogg Scholarship

Languages

honors

May 2012

June 2012

Curtis Besinger Scholarship

2014-2015 Academic Year

English German (Proficient) Spanish (Limited)

context The Cherry Pit District, an up and coming neighborhood in Kansas City, is located directly south of Downtown on Gillham Road, a major axis connecting the city to the Country Club Plaza. It is currently home to a small but vibrant community of local artisans, makers, and food lovers.

02 THE CHERRY PIT DISTRICT

RECLAIM THE LOT Architecture studio University of Kansas Professor Shannon Criss Fall 2014

Kansas City has positioned itself to transition into a 21st century city. With a streetcar line already in place along Main Street through the Central Business District, the city is public-transit oriented. To encourage growth within the city, a streetcar line is proposed along 31st Street. A new building typology is brought into the neighborhood, a building that has two known uses from its beginnings. It will first act as a parking structure, fulfilling the parking requirements of all businesses within the district. As the reliance on the car weakens and the need for urban housing increases, the building is transitioned into a high-density housing structure. This project addesses the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for public transit along with the themes of urban living and urbanity. Its focus is the public spaces between buildings as catalysts for new interactions in a typical American city.

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A PARKING LOT TRANSFORMED On Saturday mornings, the square is activated. A farmers market offers the neighborhood fresh produce and delicious goods. Energy from the cafe spills out into the space as friends meet for brunch or a mid-day coffee. No longer does the lot sit empty, reserved for the car. It has become the center of a neighborhood.

A R C H IT E CT U R E

DESIGN PROPOSAL

31 S

Current Condition

31 S

After Architectural Intervention

01 PH ASE ONE : RECL AIM THE LOT

1. Redraw the parking boundaries, giving half the area back to the pedestrian.

2. Raise the plane, adding importance to the lot as a newly created space within the district. This also allows the city to install a storm water management system below the ground plane.

3. Define the edges of the square with trees. They enclose the lot, creating an outdoor room.

4. Add urban furniture. Mobile seating elements empower citizens to create a variety of spaces that function in different ways.

5. It is envisioned that pop up cafes and events will be staged here, attracting people to inhabit the site.

6. Install a B-Cycle station at the corner of 31st and Gillham, connecting people to public transit.

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02 PH ASE T WO : FILL THE LOT

1. A streetcar line is built on 31st Street and encourages growth in the Cherry Pit District. Local businesses see potential in the area and work together to maximize the opportunity. They decide to build a parking structure on a plot of city land, with the financial support of the city, for use by all patrons of the area and the streetcar.

2. A site is chosen on the corner of 31st and Cherry Street.

3. Mass is extruded from site.

PARKING COMMERCIAL PARKING

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4. Ramp determines length of building. Depth of the building is determined by future use: housing.

5. Structure is divided: underground parking, first floor commercial use, and two floors of car park.

6. Ground floor is programmed to add value to the pedestrian experience.

03 PH ASE THREE : INH ABIT THE LOT

7. Ramp is removed to create a courtyard within.

8. The first floor is filled in to create a green space for the residential units that line the perimeter, each offering a different urban experience.

kitchen benefits from natural light via the courtyard

10. The placement of the residential units maximizes the southern exposure.

living room & bedroom benefit from a view to the city

11. Kitchens and water closets are placed on the interior walls. Living rooms and bedrooms are placed on the exterior walls.

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9. Utilities and water are run through the courtyard to avoid damaging the structural integrity of the concrete.

12. The courtyard acts as a rainwater management system, collecting and reusing the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water.

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 1 UNDERGROUND

ONE BEDROOM 750 FT2 Structure and circulation axonometric

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individual units The design offers three sizes of lofts to attract a variety of people and create opportunities for chance meeting. Each loft maximizes its space while also encouraging an active lifestyle lived out in the city.

Floor Plans

TW O B E D R O O M 900 FT2

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THREE BEDROOM 1250 FT2

1” = 16’

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West Section 1” = 32’

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Flexibility in Size As the city grows in density and begins to truly flourish as a home, the parking structure is infilled with one-bedroom, twobedroom, and three-bedroom lofts. They spill out into a green courtyard within the structure, providing another semi-public space for people to come together.

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01 - Masonry Units 02 - Steel Tie 03 - Ridgid Insulation 04 - Moisture Barrier 05 - BAT Insulation 06 - Flashing 07 - Automated Roller 08 - Concrete Girder 09 - Wood Blocking 10 - Tapcon Screw 11 - Interior Finish 12 - OSB Sheathing 13 - Kraft Paper 14 - Radiant Slab 15 - Reinforced Concrete Slab 16 - Concrete Double T

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17 - Stucco Finish 18 - Pavers 19 - Tamped Ab Gravel ..........(Compacted) 20 - Rigid Insulation 21 - Vapor Barrier 22 - Concrete 23 - Flashing 24 - Yankee Gutter 25 - Concrete Slab 26 - Tapcon 27 - OSB Sheathing 28 - Screw 29 - W Steel Column 30 - Concrete Slab 31 - Paver 32 - T Connection

33 - Filter Fabric 34 - Reservoir Layer 35 - Moisture ................. .........Retention 36 - Aeration Layer 37 - Thermal Insulation 38 - Drainage Layer 39 - Root Barrier 40 - Protection Course 41 - Gusset Plate 42 - Diameter Bolts in ..........Slotted Holes 43 - Damping Unit 44 - Diagonal Rod 45 - Steel Plate 46 - Bolts 47 - Steel Rod

Cafe Floor Plan 1” = 16’

OUTDOOR CONNECTION

R E C L A I M T H E LOT

FOOD

COMMUNITY

neighborhood cafe Food is an essential part of life. It brings people together as they share a meal, creating community and strengthening relationships. The addition of a cafe to the District provides a space for people to meet throughout the day. Its long opening hours, from first coffee early in the morning, to last meal served in the night, help create a safe atmosphere in the adjacent square.

A R C H IT E CT U R E

18 HOUSE OF FLOWERS

MICROBREWERY

CAFE & COMMERICAL SPACES & LOFTS

EL TORREON JAZZHALL

WN TO H] N T W DO NOR [

THE FILLING STATION

MAKER VILLAGE KC

816 INNERSPACE L I V E / W O R K COMMUNITY BIKE YOGA GARDEN AND COMMERCIAL F A R M E R ’ S M A R K E T COLLECTIVE SPACE

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HAUS RESTAURANT

KCTV 5 TOWER

NS KI T + T R A N- F A O A SO L M NE EU LAZ S P MU

A PL ACE OF EMERGING ECONOMIES MARTINI CORNER

BIKE SHOP AND LOFTS

Local business owners and entrepreneurs have created a buzz within the neighborhood. As others begin to see value in the land, N E W B U S I N E S S E S emerge, designed and sited by my colleagues. With the addition of C A F E , C O M M E R C I A L S P A C E S A N D L O F T S , the opportunities abound. The Cherry Pit District is no longer a forgotten neighborhood.

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context Far from the throngs of tourists that sprawl across Piazza San Marco, the site is located in a quiet neighborhood at the mouth of the Giudecca Canal. The IUAV frames the space and provides a context in which to design.

02 VENICE, ITALY

EVENTSCAPE

Architecture studio University of Kansas Professor Rene Diaz Spring 2013 Urban design stems from research and analysis. This project began with a series of contextual studies of rhythm, pattern and space in Venice. Charged with designing a multi-function building that could house a gallery and event space, cafe, auditorium and classroom, I began to play. Iterative model building, both physical and computer generated, allowed the building to begin expanding and compressing spaces. The resulting project, both solid and void, is a result of careful study and thought as well as playful design. It is a space that can be activated in a number of ways; the defintion of program within the volumes is left to these events.

(Left) Today the site sits empty and blocked off from the surrounding architecture school.

A city seen from water The two primary means of approaching any site in Venice are by foot or on a boat. Both forms of movement are slower than car or train, giving the viewer a different perspective of the city. Patterns in built form, solid and void become clear and anomilies are stark. The design blends into the context formally while its material expression clearly distinguishes it as a contemporary project.

E V E NTS C A P E

01 CONTEXTUALLY LINEAR Located in a historically industrial area of Venice, the site emulates the linearity of its surroundings. The size of the buildings is minimized to a pedestrian scale, creating more comfortable spaces for students and visitors alike to inhabit.

02 SITE LINES Through a series of urban studies, edges of various neighboring buildings were pulled across the site to establish initial spatial rules. The designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awareness of its context led to a highly site specific and site sensitive formal expression.

03 FLOWING SPACE From the grandest piazza to the narrowest alley, Venice is a city that maximizes its public space. With the addition of a bridge on the north side of the site, a new connection is created between the islands, thus increasing the flow of space in the city. The adjacent spaces, split by canal but connected by bridge, can be treated as one large piazza or two (or more) smaller squares. The multiplicity inherent in the adaptability of the space creates unlimited possible urban interactions and experiences.

04 DYN AMISM OF ORGANIZ ATION Three moving pieces are organized linearlly across the site: building, building, and tower. They are regulated by a platform on the southern edge of the site. As they float across the site, they are caught by the plinth. The dynamic organization adds interest to the otherwise linear conte

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East Section

View into a gallery space and the adjacent cafe overlooking the Giudecca Canal.

expansion & compression The spatial relationship between floor plates expands and compresses the visitor as they transition from gallery to gallery. Spaces blend into each other as sight lines and open circulation connect levels as well as rooms without constraint.

E V E NTS C A P E

EXHIBITION HALL BAR & LOUNGE CAFE THEATRE TOWER

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floor plans Interior gallery spaces are complimented by exterior public spaces that can act as home to art or event. The southern platform acts as a gathering space for outdoor lectures or performances.

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PLATFORM OVERHANG STRUCTURAL FRAME CURTAIN WALL VERTICAL LOUVER SYSTEM VIEW-FRAMING BRACE ROOF MONITOR

West Elevation

01 GRAND CAN AL FACADE STUDY

02 PALL ADI AN RATIOS APPLIED TO AN INDIVIDUAL HOUSE

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03 ABSTRACTION

facade study The goal of the facade was to emulate the rhythm of Venetian facades through a contemporary design showcasing modern materials and building technology. The result is a steel channel and glass skin with proportions derived from classic Palladian ratios.

E V E NTS C A P E

West view towards art gallery

Approach from the north

public space Designing the outdoor spaces within the site is equally as important as the interiors of the buildings. Shaded spaces, created through the use of vegetation and the steel screen, allow visitors to enjoy the space year round.

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context The Tiber River flows throughout the city of Rome past some of the most important buildings in history. Its shore is currently being redeveloped as a public greenspace to enhance the city and beautify the water.

03 ROM A OSTIENSE M ARCONI

REMODELING THE RIVERFRONT Urban planning studio Universität Stuttgart Herr Helmut Bott Summer 2014 Das Gebiet des ehemaligen Italgas ist direkt südlich der Innenstadt von Rom. Am Rande des touristischen gefüllt, dichten Stadtzentrum, es hat das Potenzial, ein sehr lebensfähigen neuen Raum für Einheimische und gelegentlich sight-Seher sein. In den Überresten von Industriegebäuden und Bauten abgedeckt wurde das Gebiet für die Öffentlichkeit seit Jahren geschlossen. Sitzen am Tiber, hat das Gebiet eine große Möglichkeiten, um das Wasser wieder an und den grünen Gürtel, der durch die Stadt erstreckt sich weiter zu entwickeln. The site of former Italgas is located directly south of central Rome. On the edge of the tourist-filled, dense city center, it has the potential to be a highly viable new space for locals and the occasional sight-seer. Covered in the remains of industrial buildings and structures, the site has been closed to the public for years. Sitting on the shore of the Tiber River, the site has a large opportunity to reconnect to the water and further develop the green belt that stretches through the city.

Current site condition

Surrounding neighborhood

EX MATTATOIO (UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI ROMA UND MACRO)

+ MERCATI GENERALI

CENTRALE MONTEMARTINI

+ UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI ROMA

Design approach Drawing inspiration from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban planning, strong axis were drawn across the site connecting major landmarks in the neighborhood. These corridors connect cultural and public spaces visually as well as physically, creating a network with the surrounding.

REM O DE L I N G T H E R I V E R F R O NT

SCHWARZPLAN

FIGUREGROUND

NUTZUNG

PROGRAM

ÜBERWIEGEND WOHNEN Residential MISCHNUTZUNG Mixed Use GEWERBE

Office & Commerical

INDUSTRIALE DENKMALEN

Industrial memorial

KULTUR UND FREIZEITEINRICHTUNG

FREIRAUM CAFE

VERKEHR

OPEN SPACE

MARKTPLATZ

Market square

Cafe

SEMIÖFFENTLICH PRIVATGARTEN

TRANSPORTATION

HAUPTSTRAßE

Main street

QUARTIERSTRAßE

RESTAURANTVIERTEL

Restaurant district

Semi-public

Culture and recreation

ANGLIEGERSTRAßE

Secondary road Access road

ÖFFENTLICHE VERKEHR

Public transit

Private yard

GEMEINSCHAFTSGARTEN

Community garden

Schnitt durch das Gebiet

URBAN PLANNING

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MASTERPLAN To complete the urban fabric, two grids were applied to the site. The high density residential units overlooking the Tiber orient themselves towards the river. A large open green space creates a pause before the city begins again. The buildings rotate to adhere to the established pattern.

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URBAN PLANNING

GRID

GESCHLOSSENER PLATZ

VERBINDUNG

CLOSED SQUARE

CONNECTION

CAMPUS

04 RESEARCH & AN ALYSIS

URBAN STUDIES

December 2014 - December 2015

Urban Mediaspace Das U r ban Mediasp ace wi rd i n d er Bu ch t vo n A a r h us z w ischen dem dicht en St ad t zen t ru m i m Wes t en , d e n Ha fe n von Aar hus im Ost en u n d G rü n fl ä ch en i m N o rd en u nd Sü de n e rbaut . Genau dor t , w o d i e St a d t a u f d en H a fen t ri ff t, a n d e r Mündung des Flusse s A a rh u s. In d er Verg a n g en h e i t w urde das Gebiet ausschlie ß l i ch fü r i n d u s t ri el l e Zwecke g e n utz t. De r H afen soll kün ft i g zu m Zen t ru m d es ö ffe n tl i c h e n L eb en s werd en .

T he U r b a n M e d i a s pa c e w i l l b e b ui l t i n the h a r b or of Aa r hus, D e n ma r k b e tw e e n the d e n s e ur ba n c o re to the west, the p or t to the e a s t, a n d gre e n s p a c e s to the n or th and south. Its s i te i s th e me e ti n g p oi nt o f the c i ty an d th e m outh of th e r i ve r. In the p a s t, the are a w a s us e d e xc l usively f or i n dus tr i a l p ur pos e s . T he por t w i l l be c ome th e center of p ubl i c l i fe i n th e f u ture , s e r v i n g a s a l i br a r y a nd media spa ce.

WOHN-UND ARBEITSENTWICKLUNG LIVE-WORK DEVELOPMENT

URBAN MEDIASPACE STRAND RAUM BEACHFRONT

H AFEN ÜBERBLICK H ARBOR OVERVI EW Bus Lightrail Straße Street

VERBINDUNG MUSEEN Connection of Museums

U R B A N S T U DI E S

01 OFFE NE UND GESCHLOSSENE R ÄUME Open and closed space

02 Ö FFENTLICH UND PRIVAT Public and private

03 NUTZUNG Program

Das Nutzungsgefüge Pro g ramma t i c Us ag e

1 - Bus & Bahn Station (Bus & train station) 2 - Automatisches Parkhaus (Automatic car park) 3 - Logistik Center (Logistics center) 4 - Bürgerbüro (Government office) 5 - Cafe (Cafe) 6 - Multihalle (Multi-purpose room)

RESEARCH

7 - Kinderbespaβung (Children’s play place) 8 - Medienbereich (Media center) 9 - Familienbereich (Family center) 10 - Spieleecke (Play corner) 11 - Kantine (Cafeteria) 12 - Trefftpunkt (Meeting point)

the talk shop The Talk Shop is a community engagement project in Kansas City, Missouri. Five local artists designed a storefront space at the intersection of Main Street and Westport Road to encourage conversations within the neighborhood. To understand the project, a study of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s context was completed. The intersection has the potential to become an important node in the urban fabric of Kansas City. All research and drawings were completed within three weeks.

U R B A N S T U DI E S

RESEARCH

a year abroad I spent my third year studying at the Universit채t Stuttgart in Germany. During my time abroad, I traveled often and sketched everywhere. The journals I kept went beyond a simple account of my time; they became a tool with which I understood my surroundings and experiences.

05 SKETCHING ON THE GO

TRAVEL JOURNALS June 2013 - August 2014

T R AV E L J O U R N A L S

S K E TC H I N G

T R AV E L J O U R N A L S

S K E TC H I N G

A L L ISON

PERICICH University of Kansas

Masters of Architecture expected graduation 05.2016

Software

Adobe suite revit archicad / autocad rhino 3Ds Max Languages

English german (proficient) Spanish (limited) ampericich@gmail.com +1.913.481.8060