amanda byars
amanda byars Contact
email: anbyars11@gmail.com
phone: 727 . 417 . 6424
mail: 1001 SW 16th Ave Apt 56, Gainesville, FL 32601
www.amandabyars.com
education
skills
University of Florida
Software
Masters of Architecture, 3.9 GPA
Vicenza Institute of Architecture Study Abroad Program, Fall 2013
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelors of Fine Arts, 3.5 GPA, Dean’s List
Proficient in Rhinoceros 4, Revit 2012 and 2014 SketchUp 8, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite and iWork Suite software, as well as Windows and Mac OS.
Certifications
Autodesk Revit 2012 Associate Certification
Other Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Fast and adaptable creative problem solving skills, organized and versatile. Works quickly and efficiently independently or in a group setting.
work experience
publications & recognition
Summer Intern Architect
Publications
Architectural Designs Inc., 2012, 2013
Marked Passages: Revealing a Community Portrait, Masters Research
Created marketing publications for printed brochures and web based marketing. Involved in all stages of design process for various scales of projects. Coordinated services of contracted specialists.
Project, UF GSoA, publication
Maintained records during construction administration for change requests including additional services, billing records for additional services, meeting minutes and transmittals.
Piran Days of Architecture, UF VIA, exhibition
Designed interior build out from inception including the production of construction documents. Created Construction documents for own designs as well as those of others.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Florida, 08.2012-05.2014
Koper Cruise Port Terminal, UF GSoA & University of Ljubljana Faculty of Architecture, publication Exhibiting Sarasota, UF GSoA, publication The Eliot Review vol. XIV, no. 2. cover, Wash U SoA, publication Wolfgang Press, centerfold, publication
Recognition
International Studies Award, UF GSoA International Workshop Koper Cruise Port Terminal, UF VIA, participant
Awarded for all four semester of graduate studies.
Sesta Charrette Internazionale di Progettazione, participant
Introduced design fundamentals and methodology through drawing, sketching and model building. Participated in and facilitated design reviews for undergraduate design studios.
Frank J Sindelar Scholarship, UF GSoA, recipient
Developed course assignments, coordinated class work and reviewed design work. Educated advanced undergraduates in environmental technologies, solar geometry, sun shading systems, passive and active heating and cooling systems, and HVAC system design.
Autodesk Student Expert
Autodesk/University of Florida, 08.2012-05.2014 Served as resident Revit expert for University of Florida, School of Architecture. Acted as liaison between university faculty and Autodesk to facilitate training and campus presentations of new and under utilized software features and participated in international training conferences.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, UF GSoA, recipient Autodesk Student Expert Boot Camp, participant Brazer Scholarship, Washington University, recipient
interactive dichotomy Culinary Institute Professor Peterson, Spring 2012
SECTION A
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
GROUND PLAN
SECTION B
SECTION C Programmatic elements have been arranged to ensure those spaces which will create the highest traffic and more disturbing sounds are pulled towards the commercial side, while the residential side holds those spaces that are quieter in nature. To do this, the programmatic elements into groups based on activity level. Those parts of the program that are higher traffic or louder spaces I organized on the business side of the lot and on upper levels while the lower traffic or quieter spaces I moved to the residential side of the lot and on lower levels. The working and cooking areas are arranged around a vertical circulation corridor that allows for easy distribution of supplies and food.
temporal connection Interpretive Center Professor Tilson, Fall 2012
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The history of Sarasota is rich with artistic tradition and it continues to be an artistic landmark on the west coast of Florida. The project connects the creative tradition of the past to the north, exemplified by the Ringling estate, and the continued progress to the future found in the activity of the downtown area. This connection is made through the creative actions of the present. Looking to the past is a thoughtful and reflective endeavor. At the northern edge of the site, closely connected to the history of the Ringling family and the museum, the structure is embedded and contained. Smaller volumes shift passed one another. Pools of still water reflect sunlight into dimly lit spaces controlled with large massive reflective walls which firmly connect to the solid earth below. South of this, connecting to the progress of the downtown area, the project is lifted up from the context and transparent. The tectonics of the structure are revealed showing the method of thought that brings us forward to the future. These spaces are larger and more open. They are flooded in natural light and connect to the openness of the sky. Water from above is directed to connecting spaces below. Connecting these two poles is a series of interwoven partially closed corridors, the active creative process of the present. The massive and tectonic systems come together at the ground level partially revealed show spaces of activity and motion. Views to the surroundings connect to the expanse of all that exists between the sky and the earth below. Water collected from above moves through these spaces to a reflection pond towards the back of the site.
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Reception Lobby Rotating Gallery Gallery - Past Gallery - Future Artist Studios Cafe Kitchen Giftshop / Bookstore Storage Restrooms
loft house Professor Gundersen, Spring 2013
Loft house explores the Florida landscape and climate at an intimate scale, inspired by the Florida Modern works of Paul Rudolf and Gene Leedy. The site is set in Gainesville, FL, and contains a ridge which accounts for a major geographical shit in the city. The house carves into this ridge on the ground level which remain unconditioned courtyard space. The singular living space is lofted above this level with high ceilings with lower partitions dividing for privacy. This allows the space overhead to move freely from the bedroom to the open floor plan kitchen and living room, while maintaining privacy to the owner. The entire upper level is surrounded with screened terraces and the views are left uninterrupted to the neighboring wetlands, embracing the landscape in the interior of the home, and allowing the glazed walls to open the home entirely to the outdoors.
104 SF
52 SF
101 SF
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CIRCULATION DESK
STORAGE
READING/ STUDY AREA
ENTRY
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208 SF
197 SF
143 SF
1685 SF
MECHANICAL ROOM 111 147 SF
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COMPUTER STATION
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STACKS 107 494 SF
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JANITOR'S CLOSET
MEN'S RESTROOM
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104 SF
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STORAGE
CIRCULATION DESK
ENTRY
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143 SF
1685 SF
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197 SF
Mezzanine Study Area 201 688 SF
MECHANICAL ROOM 111 147 SF
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Mezzanine Stacks 202
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Life Safety Plan - Ground Level
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
650 SF
DN
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Mezzanine Study Area 201 688 SF
B
Mezzanine Stacks 202 650 SF
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0' 2 A.301
LIFE SAFETY- MEZZANINE 1/8"=1'-0"
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
reading room Project Team: Amanda Byars, Adriane Orion, Alison Taylor and Andrew L’Esperance
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
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Roof Plan
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ENTRY
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envoy - lincoln center Designer/Drafter - Architectural Designs Inc. Additional Team: Dustin Rowland, Ken Kroger
EXISITING CORRIDOR
OFFICE SIDE
CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURE.
3 5/8" STUD AND GYP BD TO EXTEND 2" OVER TOP OF CEILING
CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURE.
OFFICE SIDE
CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURE.
FURRING CHANNELS AND GYP BD TO EXTEND 2" OVER TOP OF CEILING
PLYWOOD TO EXTEND TO 2" BELOW CEILING
1/2" TYPE X GYPSUM WALL BOARD ON 25 GA. 2 1/2" METAL STUD @ 16" O.C., TYP. 1-HR FIRE ASSEMBLY PER DESIGN NO. 419.
3 5/8" STUD @ 24" OC, TYP 1/2" TYPE X GYPSUM WALL BOARD ON 25 GA. 2 1/2" METAL STUD @ 16" O.C., TYP. 1-HR FIRE ASSEMBLY PER DESIGN NO. 419.
EXISITING CORRIDOR
1/2" GYPSUM BOARD
1 5/8" FURRING STRIP @ 24" OC, TYP 1/2" TYPE X GYPSUM WALL BOARD ON 25 GA. 2 1/2" METAL STUD @ 16" O.C., TYP. 1-HR FIRE ASSEMBLY PER DESIGN NO. 419.
MINERAL FIBER INSULATION
1/2" GYPSUM BOARD
1/2" PLYWOOD PAINTED BLACK MINERAL FIBER INSULATION
CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURE.
SEE ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE FOR BASE
SEE ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE FOR BASE
SEE ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE FOR BASE
CARPET OR VINYL FLOOR
CARPET OR VINYL FLOOR
CARPET OR VINYL FLOOR
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CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURE.
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6' SHELF & COAT ROD 104
HVY DUTY SHELVING
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SINK W/ INSTA HOT
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CONFERENCE
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TENANT PROVIDED WALL MOUNTED TV
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NOTES 1. ALL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, AND APPLIANCES INCLUDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY, AND ARE TO BE PROVIDED BY TENANT 2. PATCH TO MATCH ANY HOLES IN EXISTING DRYWALL 3. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALIGN NEW GYP BD WALL FACE TO FACE OF EXIST. ADJACENT WALLS OR COLUMNS
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56’ 9"
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75'
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4. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, DIMENTION TO EXISTING WALL OR COLUMN FACES AND NEW WALL CENTERLINES.
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FIRE EXT & CABINET
5. ALL SHELVING TO BE HEAVY DUTY, MELANINE. 5 SHELVES 75' -
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HIGH. 58’ 6"
Life Safety Plan 104' - 4"
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8 X 4 PLYWD SHTS, PNTD BLK
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MECHANICAL
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STAIR
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SERVER ROOM
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40' - 7"
COPY/MAIL ROOM
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LOCKABLE
OPEN OFFICE AREA
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4' - 0" 3' - 0" 11' - 2"
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SLEEVE FOR LV ACCESS
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1 1/2" FURRING WALL
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Floor Plan
The city of Vicenza has a history steeped in the river. Ponte della Barche, a medieval bridge, tells the story of the river’s importance, marking the trading center and port for the city. The people of the city in present times have a very different relationship with the rivers. The city is densely built allowing public views of the river only at bridges. The homes turn their back on the river. While the river has shaped their city for centuries, the people do not want to have anything to do with it. Locus Cardo uses this cultural identity to create a new public space which engages the river. The lofted restaurant is removed from the public space but maintains framed views of the city and the river. The framing system created layers of screens which allow occupants to view the city and the river from a safe distance and properly removed. The embedded bar space speaks to the private spaces of the riverside homes which turn their back on the river despite their proximity. These spaces cantilevered over the river and are illuminated from below by reflections from the water. Together these spaces hold a exterior riverside public space, the reestablished hinge of the city. It engages the peripheries of the city and the city center at the same time, linking the two with a public space that reaches out to the water. There is space for outside performances as well as fishing and a walk along the water to allow the people to become more intimately acquainted with the river which shapes their home. Channels bring water from the river up and through the site as water levels rise in the winter months, creating a series of waterways that further shape the piazza.
locus cardo Professor Kohen, Fall 2013
civic connections Workshop: Master Plan Group Members: Amanda Byars, Daniel Mikolachek, Eva Vojska, & Katarina Prodan Further Concept Development: Amanda Byars Professor Kohen, Fall 2013
Concept Sketches
RENDER OF TERMINAL BUILDING AND CITY SQUARE
CROSS SECTION THROUGH CONVENTION CENTER
VIEW OF CITY AND SQUARE FROM PORT TERMINAL The new port will have a rippling effect through the city into Slovenia. This idea of rippling is emphasized through the construction of the port terminal. Large massive volumes float over light glazed systems like boats on the water. The effect of their weight ripples out into the plaza, the main connection site for the project. Site lines within the building create a visual connection over the city wall and along the main north south axis. Passengers from the main terminal enter on the upper level and are immediately presented with this axis. They are then filtered down into the plaza or into the bus terminal to the east. By raising the ground level a secure area is created for luggage and services below as well as additional parking for staff. At major points of intersection within the building, the ground pulls back and the secure areas are revealed. This creates a connection to the shipping port and celebrates its industrial nature. The second and third cruise docks also use this lower lever to circulate to the main terminal building. Large transparent volumes intersecting with the massive volume create large pools of natural light and create a vertical connection to the sky and reiterate the vertical path to the city itself. These contain vertical circulation. Main entry to the building is from the plaza itself while secondary entrances align with points of perforation along the city wall or the bus terminal.
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