ASHLEY KASEL
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2020
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Cincinnati, OH Bachelor of Science in Architecture Minor: Accounting Graduation: May, 2021
INTEGRATED DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE Architectural Intern Albuquerque, NM|August - December 2019 |May - October 2020 • Developed my knowledge of the design process, and participated in site observations
SOUTHLAND HIGH SCHOOL Adams, MN Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Solutatorian Graduation: May, 2017
STEVEN VOLPE DESIGN Architectural Intern San Francisco, CA|January - April 2019 • Helped colleagues design furniture and interior spaces CINEMAGIC 7 THEATRES Cashier / Concessionist Austin, MN|April 2016 - August 2018 • Prepared concession orders and sold movie tickets
ORGANIZATIONS & VOLUNTEER
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS (AIAS) Cincinnati, OH | January 2020 - Present
TREASURER - AIAS Cincinnati, OH | September 2020 - Present
CUPCAKES FOR THE CURE Cincinnati, OH | August 2017 - April 2018
STUDENT ARCHITECT LICENSING ADVISOR Cincinnati, OH | May 2019 - Present
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Adams, MN | June 2016 - January 2017
DEAN’S LIST Cincinnati, OH | Fall 2018 - Present
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH HAM & BEEF SUPPER Elkton, MN | September 2013 - 2016
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Cincinnati, OH | August 2017 - Present
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Adams, MN | April 2016 - May 2017
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS VICE PRESIDENT Adams, MN | May 2017 - Present
SKILLS • • •
AutoCAD Revit BIM360
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SketchUp Rhino 3D V-Ray
ASHLEY KASEL
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Unreal Engine MassMotion InfraWorks
Taopi, MN
ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
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Adobe Suite Microsoft 365 QuickBooks Online Certification
(507) 438-0915
kaselam@mail.uc.edu
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
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POETRY FOUNDATION
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TAI CHI GARDEN
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ROWHOUSE
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DESIGNING DURING A PANDEMIC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGGREGATE STUDIES
MASTER SITE PLAN
WEST 12TH STREET
EXPECTED CIRCULATION
EZZARD CHARLES DRIVE
CENTRAL AVENUE
WEST CENTRAL PARKWAY
EXPECTED RETAIL
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300 West 12th Street Cincinnati, OH Spring 2020
Professor Ryan Ludwig
Individual & Collaborative Team: Sneha Ameya, Noah Lohmueller, Maya Dakel
INDIVIDUAL SITE PLAN CENTRAL AVENUE
WEST 12TH STREET
UNITS: 17 STUDIO 22 ONE BEDROOM 15 TWO BEDROOM 15 THREE BEDROOM LOT: 37,845 SQFT RETAIL: 4,233 SQFT
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The site for this multi-family housing complex is located off of West 12th Street and West Central Parkway. There are 4 buildings in this complex, each designed by a different individual. The diagrams that were created, show that most people will enter the site on the northwest, northeast, or southeast corners, which was the determining factor for the pathways. The building along West 12th Street was designed to house small families and individuals. Each module creates either one or two units, depending on the types of units. These modules are stacked upon one another, which creates exterior spaces that tenants may use freely. Tenants may enter on the north and south sides of the building, then travel up the stairs or elevator. There are paths between the units leading from one end of the building to the other, with openings that allow light to travel through to the ground floor. These paths are covered by a jagged glass structure. The units themselves, each have a private reading nook to give individuals of each family a chance for privacy.
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CIRCULATION VS. UNITS
ATRIUM
BUILDING CORES - RETAIL SPACE - GREEN SPACE
OPEN EXTERIOR SPACES
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FIRST FLOOR BUILD
DING PLAN
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EIGHTH FLOOR BUILDING PLAN
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INTERIOR BUILDING PATHWAYS
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UNIT READING NOOK
READING NOOK LIVING ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM BATHROOM BALCONY
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TION 1
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STUDIO
1 BEDROOM
2 BEDROOM UNIT
2 BEDROOM UPPER
2 BEDROOM LOWER
3 BEDROOM UNIT
3 BEDROOM UPPER
3 BEDROOM LOWER
STUDIO UNIT
1 BEDROOM UNIT
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FIRST FLOOR BUILDING PLAN
THIRD FLOOR BUILDING PLAN
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1330 Race Street Cincinnati, OH Fall 2018
Professor Stephen Slaughter
Individual
SECOND FLOOR BUILDING PLAN
FOURTH FLOOR BUILDING PLAN
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CIRCULATION
The idea for this project was to design a Poetry Foundation, similar to the one in Chicago. An entry sequence, library, performance space, gallery, and office private space were to be included within the building. The initial concept was to create an entrance that met at an angle with the floor above, creating a zone of overlook, and keeping the private office space in the back of the building. Eventually, I flipped the ground and second floor, so that you would travel up an escalator to the entry on the second level and be able to look upon the performance space. I wanted to emphasize the movement throughout my building by enclosing the escalators and making that visible from the exterior with the use of glazing.
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SECTION B
No specific site Summer 2019 9
Professor Whitney Hamaker
Individual
PATH VS. LANDSCAPE
CIRCULATION
The concept of this project was to design a garden that would be used for the practice of Tai Chi and meditation. The intention was to create spaces that give the individual user a sense of direction. As you approach the garden on the southeast side, you catch glimpses through a screen. Once you reach the crossing path, you are pointed in the direction of the garden. There are 3 paths you can choose. Two of them are a series of ramps, and the other is a stairway that cuts through the middle. Each of these paths allow for a different experience while leading to the 5 main spaces. Some are for individuals, others are for small groups, and the largest space is for group Tai Chi.
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN STUDY MODEL
VOLUME
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STRUCTURE
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534 East 13th Street Cincinnati, OH Spring 2020
Professor Ryan Ludwig
Individual
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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SITE PLAN ARTIST ALLEY
E 13TH STREET
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BUILDING PERSPECTIVE
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
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This Rowhouse is located in Cincinnati, off of East 13th Street. The design was created by first studying the geometry and volume, while keeping in mind that there would be a space for the main family, as well as an In-Law Suite. The main concept was that the largest volume would be where the entire family would interact and circulate, and the smaller extrusions would be the more private spaces, such as bedrooms and the In-Law Suite. The ground floor is where the living spaces are, such as the kitchen and living room. The second floor is where the child’s and the In-Law’s bedrooms are located, and the third floor is the parents’ bedroom, along with a study/library. The entire house is wrapped in wood beams to help with the structure.
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SITE PLAN
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736 State Ave Cincinnati, OH Fall 2020
Professor Ming Tang
Individual & Collaborative Site Team: Lisa Garcia Research Team: Deborah Park, Hannah Loftspring, Kyle Munn, Brayden Templeton
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SECTION B
TION A
VIEW THE LINK BELOW TO SEE A COMPLETE WALK-THROUGH OF THE BUILDING: https://youtu.be/FMf2Ia5BrTY
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we think about design. While things may return to normal, it may never be exactly the same. While working with my peers in studio, we collaboratively put together research about the current and previous pandemics. This research helped guide us into our own individual projects. The main focus for my project (Meiser’s Market), was to create a safe and comfortable space for community members to interact. Many people are struggling during the pandemic, so I also, integrated a foodbank into the grocery store. Customers are able to enter the grocery store on the west side and circulate around in one direction. The space next door is currently a gallery, so I opened it up to the grocery store to make it more inviting. To visit the foodbank, customers can travel from the west side or enter directly from the southeast corner. There is a patio space in this area, as well, to give customers a socially distanced space to wait, if they are unable to enter either spaces immediately.
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MAXIMUM PROXIMITY
MASSMOTION CROWD SIMULATION RESULTS: 1 CHECK-OUT
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MAXIMUM PROXIMITY 6.00
MASSMOTION CROWD SIMULATION RESULTS: 1 CHECK-OUT + SCAN & GO MOBILE
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RESEARCH SUGGESTED PRODUCT: SCAN & GO MOBILE SERVICE A service that allows customers to use their smartphones as a barcode scanner, to pay for groceries. Helps to reduce the amount of time customers spend waiting in the check-out line and customer/cashier interaction. CONCERNS: DO COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT THIS? In the U.S., 96% of adults ages 18-29 and 92% of adults ages 30-49 own a smartphone. 64% of all the adults in the community are ages 18-49. VIEW THE LINK BELOW TO SEE THE MASSMOTION CROWD SIMULATION: https://youtu.be/eUEndDLt-DI
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ASHLEY KASEL THANK YOU!
Taopi, MN
(507) 438-0915
kaselam@mail.uc.edu