Arianna McCue Portfolio

EDUCATION

ARIANNA MCCUE

arianna.mccue@ku.edu 720-539-5071

5 year Master of Architecture The University of Kansas- Spring 2024 Business Minor The University of Kansas- Summer 2023

Paris Val De Seine Ecole National D’Architecture Paris, France- Fall 2023

Danish Institute for Study Abroad Copenhagen, Denmark- Fall 2022 GPA- 3.88

Boulder High School Boulder, CO

WORK EXPERIENCE

Architectural Intern Vasconi Architects

February 2024 - present PARIS, FRANCE

-Assist with construction documents for ArcelorMittal headquarters on site in Luxembourg city

-Identify and classify discrepancies between digital architectural and structural models

Architectural Intern Perkins&Will

June 2023 - August 2023, June 2022 - August 2022 DENVER, CO

-Assist with development of Samford University’s campus masterplan

-Model existing FTX Miami Heat Arena in Revit to allow for demonstration of new signage and press level rennovation

-Create site line diagrams and perspective views for FTX Miami Heat Arena

Sales Associate Clinton Parkway Nursery

February 2023 - May 2023 LAWRENCE, KS

-Answer questions, provide recommendations, and assist customers in the purchase of trees, shrubs, fertilizer, indoor and outdoor plants.

-Built simple wooden structures and landscaped aesthetically pleasing displays

PROGRAMS

ATHLETICS

Revit, Rhino, Archicad, Sketchup, & Adobe Suite

University of Kansas Division 1 Rowing Scholarship Recipient

Fall 2020 - Spring 2022

-Train and compete for 20+ hours a week

-Competed at Rowing All-Big 12 Championships May 2022, May 2021

-Received “Outstanding Newcomer” Award May 2021

AWARDS & ACTIVITIES

-KU Distinction Scholarship Recipient August 2019 - May 2023

-Garmin Half Marathon 2nd Place Finisher April 2023

-Academic All-Big 12 First Team Rowing Award May 2022

-U.S. Solar Decathlon Design Competition Participation Spring 2022

-Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award Febuary 2022

SELECTED WORKS

LES NOUVELLES MYTHOLOGIES: RE-IMAGINING GENOA pages 1-12

Genoa, Italy

CREATIVE CORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Denver, Colorado pages 13-24

TEGNER MUSEUM EXTENSION CASCADE

Dronningmølle, Denmark pages 25-32

HOTEL BERLIER ADDITION

Paris, France pages 33-37

FREETOWN ROWHOUSE

Christiania, Denmark pages 38-46

LES NOUVELLES MYTHOLOGIES: RE-IMAGINING

Genoa, Italy

In collaborative effort with Roxana Dziurowicz to re-imagine connectivity between two riverbanks in the city while rectangular residential units with larger offices, and allows for their repetition throughout the structure, western building allows for the support of residential narrow pathways and fabric awnings, preserving the to the existing urban fabric.

GENOA

re-imagine Genoa Italy, we carefully considered the site and context. Our goal was to enhance while creating spaces for living, working, and leisure. We proposed a megastructure integrating modest retail spaces, gracefully ascending the eastern riverbank. The adaptable nature of the smaller units structure, extending into the river and onto an existing building on the opposite bank. Renovation of the existing residential units above and smaller retail establishments below. Honoring Genoa’s heritage, our design includes the city’s urban character. Ultimately, our vision aims to offer a novel lifestyle inspired by and connected

offices

funicular track

funicular

community center

parking

living units

offices

retail

parking

CREATIVE CORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR

Denver, Colorado

Creative Core Elementary School for the Visually colors and textures of the Colorado while creating the integration of art therapy, the students gain confidence contrasting colors for recognition and natural light music rooms. Classroom layouts encourage social providing art-focused education, visually impaired This was a partner project created with Sarah Boyle.

FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Impaired is situated in Colorado, known for its vibrant landscapes. The school embraces the diverse creating an environment that fosters creativity and independence among visually impaired students. Through confidence while appreciating Colorado’s unique beauty. The school’s design prioritizes inclusivity, using to aid learning. The school’s layout emphasizes creativity, with a “creative core” housing art, dance, and connections, with tailored zones for reading and structured learning. By appealing to all senses and children are able to excel and express themselves in the growing Central Park community of Denver. Boyle.

central courtyard forms to provide private play space and seperate classrooms from more public areas.

pushing & pulling forms are extruded to define the building footprint, divide the courtyard into three functions, and create a central hallway that shields classrooms from intense southern sun

extruding up to create public double-height moments above the art core and second-floor administration space

angles the large front angle reaches out to invite the community in, while the courtyard + southern angles provide a playful wayfinding experience

surrounding Central Park Neighborhood earthy-organic-rainbow color pallet

north elevation

south elevation

community

structure

steel members

reinforced concrete

HVAC

supply

return

egresss

primary curculation

vertical circulation

primary egress

section AA: art core

Colorado colors inspire the colorful facade. Throughout the school color is used as a symbol of diversity and inclusion. A common misconception about visual impairment is that people are completely blind. The reality is that visually impaired people can often see changes in light and color. In the art core students will be encouraged to participate in different arts and experiment with color, music, and other tactile arts.

1/2" GYPSUM BOARD/DRYWALL

4" RIGID INSULATION

SGA-ALUM EXTRUDED SUB-GRIT BATTING INSULATION

8" STEEL STUD

1/2" OSB SHEATHING VAPOR & MOISTURE BARRIER

1 1/2" ALUMINUM MOUNTING

1/4" AIR SPACE

1 1/2" X 6' NBK TERRA COTTA

1/4" X 3" STEEL SCREW

1/2" WHITE OAK VENEER SCLP/ECLP NBK CLIP, ZINC

6" GRAVEL 4" SLAB ON GRADE 1/2" WHITE OAK FLOORING

6" GRAVEL

4" RIGID INSULATION

9" STEEL CHANNEL #4 REBAR

1' CONCRETE FOOTING

GRAVEL 4" FRENCH DRAIN

1' CONCRETE FOOTING

2' X 2" STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF

1 1/8" OSB SHEATHING MOISTURE BARRIER

1

2"

2"

1/4"

1 1/2" X 6' NBK TERRA COTTA TILE

BLOCKING

STEEL EXTERIOR GLAZING

1/8" TWO PANE GLASS

STEEL SASH

STEEL MULLION

STEEL FLASHING

BLOCKNG

9" STEEL CHANNEL

8" STEEL STUD

4" RIGID INSULATION

1/2" GYPSUM BOARD/DRYWALL

TEGNER MUSEUM EXTENSION CASCADE

Dronningmølle, Denmark

Located in the farmland of northern Denmark, the Tegner Museum Extension is designed to contrast the surrounding environment. The Rudolf Tegner Museum houses sculptures and paintings created by Tegner purpose is to create more space for his work, other artists, and the visiting public. The organic form of geometric museum. The existing structure is concrete while the extension is wood. As the building cascades park showcasing more of Tegner’s work wraps around the exterior, creating unique indoor and outdoor

the existing museum and integrate into the Tegner in the early 20th century and the extension’s of the extension contrasts the existing, abrupt, and cascades down the landscape, an outdoor statue outdoor experiences.

level 1 floor plan

1.) exhibition on Rudolph Tegner’s life

2.) tunnel connecting outdoor walking paths

3.) cloakroom

4.) women’s restroom

5.) men’s restroom

6.) kitchen

7.) bar

8.) indoor cafe’

9.) outdoor cafe’

10.) exhibition space for other artists statue

level 2 floor plan

11.) open office space for

12.) private offices

13.) drop ceiling over kitchen

14.) two story volume cafe’

for museum employees

kitchen cafe’ space below

physical model: birds eye view

physical model: east facing elevation

new construction untreated oak wood

untreated oak after 6 months

untreated oak after 1 year

untreated oak after 2 years

untreated oak after 3 years

untreated oak after 4 years

Over time the untreated warm oak wood color will weather and become gray. This will cause it to fade to a similar shade of gray as the existing concrete structure. As the wood weathers it will symbolize a surrender to the natural environment and surrounding landscape.

Hotel Berlier Addition

Paris, France

extend existing

create outdoor spaces

cantiliver to increased daylighting

The Hotel Berlier Addition is an extension of the existing Hotel Berlier, an industrial office. The existing building has a variety of offices. The addition will contain student housing and community rooms which will serve the growing number of students in the area. This project explores cantilevers and steel framing. A separate entry point will separate the student housing and community areas from the industrial offices below. This project was a group project.

level 3: residential units

level 2: residential units & community space

level 1: community space

living units

game room

multipurpose

cafe

gym

library

outdoor terrace

section 1

section 2

section A

section B

physical model: structure

compression tension

FREETOWN ROWHOUSE

Christiania, Denmark

Freetown Rowhouse is designed for families living in Christiania, Denmark. Freetown Christiania is an intentional Christianshavn neighborhood of the Danish capital city of Copenhagen. The objective of Christiania is every individual holds themselves responsible over the wellbeing of the entire community. Freetown Rowhouse “L” shaped living units below. The large roof and yellow brick material pays tribute to Christiania’s commune reflect the quirky nature of present day Christiania.

intentional community, commune and micronation in the to create a self-governing society whereby each and Rowhouse has a large unifying roof which covers unique commune origins and history while the L shaped living units

The L shaped units create spaces for outdoor recreation and storage. Cuts in the roof allow for varying levels of sunlight to reach the upper stories. The south side of the building boarders a path and is more public than the north side of the structure which is sunken into the hill.

unit 4 level 2-3

4.) children’s bedroom

5.) bathroom

6.) entry

7.) parent’s bedroom