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Table of Contents 7 .......................Design Philosophy 8 ........Grow. Prepare. Community. 20 ...............Limits of Maple Veneer 24 .........................Monarch Institute 30 ...........................Ecotone Design 40 ................................Passageway 42 .............................Weaving Form and Function 46 ................................Slice of Light 48 ...................“An Icon Unobsured� 50 .......................................Resume
ashley lawrence
p 816.507.1682
e a577l519@ku.edu
Personal Design Philosophy From the beginning of one’s existences architecture and design will unknowingly impact the way they live their lives. It’s in this realm of the subconscious that architecture must work. Architects must take their embodied experience of the world and use that language to make spaces that impart an embodied experience for its inhabitants and visitors. As architects we are not designing for other architects, we are not designing a visually beautiful building but rather a beautifully rich experience of a place. This includes designing with all the senses in mind. I believe that architects must use their understanding of the world to create meaningful architecture that speaks to the culture of a place as well as the individual and also uses the technology and building techniques of that time. New technology and novel material innovations do not make good architecture but are part of a responsible architecture that cares about the present and future needs of its inhabitants as well as the world at large.
Grow. Prepare. Community. New Orleans, LA Spring 2013
8 The New Orleans Food Innovation site will inhabit the intersection of four neighborhoods and will draw upon already exsisting urban agriculture programs established through community groups. New methods for how one may eat and relate to one another will be the source of communication between community members. The Food Innovation site will be a hub for community education and innovation, encouraging more responsiblility for real food and better individual and collective community health.NOFI-Lab will become a place where community residents can develop new skills, new attitudes, new ideas and new opportunities while associating themselves within an adaptive public space with a prominate mission to engage the community. The goal of this program will be to strengthen the local community fabric through education and hands-on association. Community members from all spectrums will occupy these spaces. Local farmers, from professional to beginner, will cross paths with students and youth, business professionals, designers, chefs and community members. Within Food Innovation each individual will bring a distinctive and neccessary characteristic to the opperation of the space. Each acting as mentors, visionary, and motivators for one another.
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Public Access to Site
Existing Structural Grid
Division of Public and Private Activity
Site Threshold
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Program Seperation and Elevation
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extensive green roof
shade house
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Local chefs will have the opportunity to buy and grow their own food locally, gain local farmers to grow for them, and educate students and youth aspiring to become a food entrepreneurs. Food Innovation will take advantage of these growing spaces by providing a fresh food distribution center. They will provide high-quality, safe and affordable local fresh foods from on-site gardens and regional farmers to the on-site market, local schools, and underserved communities.
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In NOLA, one of the largest deficiencies is the ability to access fresh food locally. The majority of these four districts barely reach the reasonable radial outskirt that local grocery stores can provide for.
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Selecting a Structural System. The resulting decision on a structural system is a two-way slab and beam concrete construction. This decision was made based on the conceptual design concept that ties in the existing building to the new addition. Sizing Structural System ColumnsWith bays at 24’x32’, each column’s dimension will be 18in x 18in. The bays dimensions are derived from the pattern of the existing building.
Beam Depth: The beam design will be design with density to resemble the waffle slab construction of the exsisting building. The girders will be sized as 12in x 18in tapered concrete beams.
12”x18” tapered concrete beam 18”x18” concrete column 12”x18” concrete beam; 12” x 36” concrete beam
The beams will be sized accordingly to fit within the dimisions of the tapered beam. Although some beams may be over sized, I feel it is necessary to the aesthetic quality of the construction. These beams will consists of 12in x 18in and 12in x 36in.
Limits of Maple Veneer Copenhagen, Denmark Summer 2013
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Historically the chair was a status symbol of the throne, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;high chairâ&#x20AC;?. Today, the chair has become a common commodity and acts as an intrgral element in our culture. There are many factors that determine the design of a chair; exterior and inherent. The exterior factor is the interplay between space and object, the artistic attitude to the context in which the chair is to be placed. The inherent factor is the part from the functional and geometric constraints, determined by the characteristics of the chosen material, dimension, and geometric form. The structural possibilities in a given material are likewise dependent upon how the joints (or connections) are designed. The detail of the chosen joint is what determines the overall expression of the design.
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Monarch Institute
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River Market, Kansas City, MO Fall 2012
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Architecture is place making. Located in the River Market neighborhood of downtown Kansas City, the site of the Monarch Institite is explored through diagramming as a form of thinking during the beginning stages of design. Architecture is service of life. During the schematic design phase I engaged in a series of conceptual charrettes aimed at the early formation of design strategies and underlying concepts for the Monarch Institute. Architecture is about making. Throughout the final stages of design devotion to developing building ststems and details were explored. This development strengthened the overall design through a careful consideration of tectonics, materiality, and building systems.
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Located in the River Market Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO at the intersection of 3rd Street and Walnut Street.
Maintain market connection. Extend height of East building. Visual boundrary to the West.
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Visiblility By elevating and maintaining a narrow footprint of the tower allows for opimal views of the city and river.
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Plugging in natural vegitation throughout the building will give opportunity for the public to be educated about what plants local butterflies need to survive and will create pleasing work environments.
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Ecotone Design
An Invitation to Reside at the University of Kansas Field Station Summer 2012
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high tech toilet track weight analyze urine take blood pressure take temperature auto-shut off appliances motion sensor lighting ipad to control lights ipad as medication reminder ipad to control security system visual emergency exits visual alarm system materials to control ambient noise
lit baseboards lit workspaces wall texture + colors floor texture + colors visual doorbell magnifying desktop
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“Aging in Place” refers to the ability of the design to accommodate a person’s changing physical and emotional needs. Universal design allows aging in place to happen easily here at the field station residence.Technology can easily be integrated into this building to assist an occupant in the later stages of their life.
wood beam threaded rod extruded aluminum track
exposed wood beam standing seam metal roof
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2” x 6” stud wall with recycled blue jean/cotton insulation 3/4” hardwood cladding, reclaimed from local barn
motor/hoist 1/2” durra straw panels low-e ultimate glider window
sling with remote
Universal Design
“Universal” implies the tenets of universal design, which describe that the built environment should be usable to the greatest extent possible by everyone, regardless of their age, ability, or status in life. This structure is barrier-free, without thresholds or stairs of any kind. Use of color creates visual contrasts between interior elements that might otherwise cause a person to stumble. Five-foot turn-arounds are part of the original design, as are exposed ceiling beams that easily allow a chair lift to be conneted into place on it’s designed bracket system.
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In accordance with the goals of the University Field Stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ecohouse, the design of the residence incorporates sustainability, universal design, and aging in place. Sustainability is achieved through both passive and active strategies that harvest natural, renewable resources available on site in order to meet the houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy needs.The passive
strategies include roof eaves that minimizes solar heat gain in the summer and maximizes it in the winter, natural ventilation, and thermal mass roofing (green roof) and flooring (concrete). The active strategies include geothermal heating and cooling, photovoltaic roof panels, water collection for use in toilets and landscaping, and a woodburning fireplace for natural heating in winter.
Universal design within the house can be observed through the absence of elevation changes both outside and inside the building. Elimination of all thresholds, which is achieved by pouring one monolithic concrete foundation slab for the entire structure, ensures that one need not worry about stumbling over floor materials. The wide hallway easily accommodates all manner of personal transportation needs, whether it be on foot, by wheelchair, or other. Throughout the house are three-foot wide doorways, five-foot turnarounds, and knee space under sinks and in the kitchen.
Passageway
Architectural Sculpture Summer 2012
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The objective for this project is to conceive and construct an interpretation of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;passageway.â&#x20AC;? The work must be able to be used as a passageway from one place to another. A passageway, a door, window, etc., is one of the most basic elements of architecture. It is also an archetypal element used in sculpture, painting, writing, etc. It allows our bodies to move from one place to another, but also, it triggers the brain, mind, spirit and soul. Our first passageway was the uterus, or more accurately, the cervix. The mother and babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passageway that allows life to move from inside the body into the physical world. This rite of passage in repeated again and again is our lives.
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Weaving Form and Function St. Croix Marine Laboratory Spring 2012
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When designing the concept for the form of this marine laboratory campus, one of our goals was to design buildings that would seamlessly integrate themselves within the landscape, preserving the ecological balance of the island and creating the appearance of a campus that was woven into the island itself. The inspiration for the campusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; research laboratory in St. croix originated from the concept of woven materials and the patterns created by weaving. From this concept the opportunity arose to create buildings that are woven into the landscape. Lines woven across the project site created the building footprints, and roof planes were created by pulling selected lines out of these footprints. A main circulation path found its origin at the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest point and made its way down the campus, between, around, and into each building.
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Modular Labratory Design When seperation walls are in place, labratory spaces have the opportunity to have more research facilities. Spaces can be divided into multiple labs to seperate research experienments or have the option for a smaller labratory and more conference space. When seperation walls are removed, labratory space can be increased for occupancy activity. This gives the option for more conference space or larger work spaces for labratory research experienments.
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Slice of Light Fall 2012
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The goal of this project was to create task lighting that is simple, economical and elegant. The design transforms ordinary planks of wood into a thin, dramatic pendant light to create an effective and direct form of task lighting. The task light will portray the effect of lumenous energy being generated from the center of the wood. The fixture is mounted above the work surface and illuminate oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work space. It consists of oriented stand board, screws, and electrical cable. The wood of choice accommodates the economical and lucid goal for this project. LED rope lights were chosen for their energy efficiency, low maintenance and ability to be easily integrated into basic materials.
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“An Icon Unobscured” Fall 2012
Watercolor on Cold-Press Watercolor Paper Chapel of St. Ignatius Seattle, United States, 1994-1997 Steven Holl
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As spiritual beacon to the campus of the University of Seattle, The Chapel of St. Ignatius becomes the center of gravity as it is representative of the gathering of many religions beneath one roof. The metaphor of light is representative of these ideals and aids in defining the physical and spiritual spaces through these pools of light. The Chapel glows with multi-colored radiance from two sources of light that are referred to as the color field and the filter creating halos of light on the surrounding walls and floor. Each light volume corresponds to a part of the worship thus assuming form of a fundamental part of the service. Inside of these large volumes of light evolves a far different and complex world that is representative of the spiritual journey. In the same way that traditional chapels use stained glass as a way to
convey the story of a space, the lingering light washing the spaces of the St. Ignatius too is used to convey the spirit of worship. Holl delivers the story through the interaction of place and worship. Indirect views of colored glass become a magical passage to the
story held within the walls of the religious ceremony. As representative in the work “An Icon Unobscured”, carefully graduated beacons of light ground the exterior with an interior volume of depth and meaning within the worship spaces.
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ashley lawrence a 5440 skyline drive roeland park, ks 66205 p 816.507.1682 e a577l519@ku.edu Seeking an entry level position in the field of architectural design.
Education
Masters of Architecture Graduation May 2014 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS National Association of Schools of Arts & Design Accredited College of the Art, Humanities, and Social Science Bachelors of Fine Arts Interior Design Graduation May 2011 University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO National Association of Schools of Arts & Design Accredited College of the Art, Humanities, and Social Science Furniture Design Summer 2013 DIS: Danish Institute for Study Abroad Copenhagen, DK Study Abroad
Skills
Activities and Honors
Revit 2013 AutoCAD 2013 Google SketchUP Adobe Photoshop CS6 Adobe IllustratorCS6 Adobe InDesign CS6 3DS Max Microsoft Office 2007 Computer Animated Rendering Hand Drafting Handing Rendering Specification Documents Understanding of International Building Codes
University of Central Missouri Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List Univeristy of Central Missouri Finalist IDEC Student Competition American Society of Interior Design UCM Student Chapter
Fall 2007 Spring 2011 February 2010 Fall 2007 Spring 2011
Delta Zeta Sorority Vice President of New Member Education Executive Position Environmental Chair
2007-2011
University of Central Missouri Art & Design Achievement Award Scholarship
Spring 2009
Central Sustainers 2009-2011 UCM Student Organization that works directly with the Office of Sustainability in making the campus a more sustainable place Rho Lamda Outstanding leadership and service sorority Habitat for Humanity Completely built one modular home each trip
2009-2011 Minnesota 2003 Tennessee 2005 Kentucky 2004, 2006
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Employment Experience
Architectural Intern August 2013- Current Pulse Design Group Lenexa, KS Health & Wellness focused internship; develop design sketches, rendering, and graphics; construction document set development, marketing and presentation material development Software Tutor August 2012 - May 2013 School of Architecture, Design and Planning University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Educating students enrolled in the School of Architecture, Design and Planning computer-aided design tools. Conceptual Designer August 2012 - August 2013 Computer-aid Drafter MAG Trucks Liberty, MO Developing conceptual designs and graphics for catering and food trucks Assistant Manager March 2005 - May 2008 Pier 1 Imports Liberty, MO Assisted in all store design and layout Provided detailed weekly summary sales reports and store progress Planned and organized all sales events Three Sales Associate of the Month awards Awarded Sales Associate of the Year 2006 Sales Associate May 2008 - May 2009 Z Gallerie Kansas City, MO Maintained a personal client call list, updating daily Facilitated deliveries at clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence and assisted with placement of furniture, accessories, and wall art Assisted clients in custom furniture design and application decisions Sold and ordered mechandise for clients daily Student Designer May 2008 - May 2009 Studio 307 UCM Student Design Firm Warrensburg, MO Pre-professional experience with client Dean Griefe Redesigned master and guest bedroom/bathroom as a team based project Developed design concepts Presented design solutions
To view examples of design work visit: http://issuu.com/ashleylawrence/docs/architectural_design_portfolio
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