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BACKGROUND
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ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE
Job Captain
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Portfolio & Thesis
http://issuu.com/ashleyroseevans
Website
www.ashleyevansportfolio.com
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ashleyroseevans@gmail.com
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626-253-9802
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San Diego, CA 92101
PROFILE - Creative and self-motivated individual who is committed to treating each design as its own complex unique problem, with the goal to find a simple, relevant, and functional solution. - An effective and accountable team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Enjoys using multiple medias to present and break down a design in order to make it understandable.
Auto-Cad Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Sketch Up Rhino 4 & 5 V-Ray Rendering Artlantis Studio Microsoft Office
SKILLS
Design concepts Conceptualization Schematic design Computer aided design Construction documents Architectural drawings Architectural renderings Physical model making Customer relations Team building Clear communication Conflict resolution Goal planning
EDUCATION
NewSchool of Architecture + Design 2010- 2014 Bachelor’s Degree of Architecture
ORGANIZATIONS
NSAD Alumni Advisory Board AIAS NSAD San Diego NSAD Women in Design
-CAD drawings for As-Builts & home renovation. -Working with architect to space plan; zoning and permitting for assigned project.
Design Intern
2014, Skyport Studio; Imagine. San Diego, Ca.
-Contracted job; part of team to propose new mixed use buildings, public spaces, and public transportation for Mission Valley. -Collage renderings and book graphics for additional Skyport projects.
CAD Drafter
2009-2010, 2013 Air Conditioning Solutions Inc. Altadena, Ca.
-Produced shop drawings for HVAC layout. -Communicated with contractors & structural engineers for specific jobs.
WORK HISTORY
Administrative Assistant
2008-2010, 2013 Air Conditioning Solutions Inc. Altadena, Ca.
-Continue to remotely help with data entry and on-call services. -Duties included billing, job orders, service calls & accounts payable.
Server/Hostess
2012-2013 Wine Steals & Proper Pub. San Diego, Ca.
-Engaged customers, handled orders in a fast paced environment.
Assistant Manager
2006-2008 Express Inc. Santa Anita, Ca.
-Directed sales team to reach daily sales goals; payroll & scheduling.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NSAD Design Excellence Award 2013
- Fourth Year Design Studio Bachelor of Architecture
Thesis Prep to Latin America 2013
- Four week tour to Peru, Costa Rica and Mexico
IDEA District Competition 2013
- One of five chosen to promote redevelopment in East Village
Presidential Scholarship 2013 & 2012 NSAD Design Excellence Award 2011
- Second Year Design Studio Bachelor of Architecture
Study Abroad NSAD Summer 2011
- Urban Studies course in Greece with travels to the UK & Holland
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- Versatile skill set with experience in architectural design and customer service. An organized self-starter and quick learner ready to use skills in an architectural office.
PROGRAMS
2014, Kim Grant Design. San Diego, Ca.
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Urban Living Spaces
LITTLE ITALY SOUTH A. EVANS // 2014 DESIGN PORTFOLIO
The NEW COMMUNITY LIVING UNITS
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Objective- Design a site plan & building to meet the needs of the ‘client’, (HG Fenton), and those of the future pedestrian plaza on Date St. between India & Columbia. Design should also respond to the already proposed residential tower on the North of the plaza. Decide how to use or not use the existing historical house on site and accommodate for the needs of the Princess Pub bordering the building site. The design should be dense but, diverse and feel spacious. This was a 10 week project that required weekly meetings with our instructor and the representative from HG Fenton. Location- South West corner of Date St. & Columbia St. in Little Italy San Diego, Ca. LOT SIZE: 100’ x 50’ REQUIRED PROGRAM: 1 Ground Level of Commercial Space with 4 Upper Levels of Residential Space fitting 24 units total. Solution- utilize as much space as possible to fit 24 units, build on a grid to accommodate micro living units, create a sense of life that interacts w/the plaza with semi transparent skins that also take advantage of the winds, build over house w/ accented angles & exposed structure.
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L IT T L E ITA LY S O U T H
// AR403 NSAD Prof. G.COOKE //
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What to do with the existing house...
Site Analysis and Response...
OPTION 1: Moving Building Out of Site
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Diagram A: Pedestrian Circulation
The existing house can be moved off site but still utilized by the overall area design by A) putting on top of Princess Pub as a public space, B)directly in the middle of the site as an attraction or C) to the end of the plaza also as a main attraction. The issue with ‘A’ is the structure that would be needed to support it on the roof. The issue with ‘B’ and ‘C’ is that the circulation for the plaza could be effected negatively.
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Pedestrian traffic move heavily along India Street and conjests at the corners of India and Date Street as gathering spaces. The gathering aspects ad life to the area but, can move down into the proposed plaza.
Diagram B: Vehicular Circulation
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As a major intersection this area gets high amounts of car traffic’ the majority on India St. Peak hours in the evening or weekend nights contribute to conjestion from all directions. The plaza could aleviate this issue & divert traffic.
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LONG TERM GOAL
OPTION 2: Building New Building On or Over House
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Diagram C: Special Event Space
Diagram E: Rethinking Roof Gardens
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OPTION 3: Raising House On Top Of or In New Building
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TAKES LIMITED RESIDENTIAL SPACE
In option 3 the house can be moved to either A) somewhere within the facade or interior of the new building or B) on to the roof of the overall building. With either option the existing house will be a private amenity for the apartment residents and will be an eye catching feature for viewers (for better or worse).
(-) SOLUTION??
Date St. can easily turn into a public plaza absorbing and continuing the energy from the intersection gathering spaces. The roofs of the site and surrounding buildlings offer as great gardens both private & public.
Diagram F: Building Height Considerations Providing Gardens to Residents; thinking of future needs 1-Residents have to pay 2- No one below knows how great this is; some how needs to be known 3- If sold in Saturday Farmer’s Market... fee for booth.
provide space on lower level for residents to set up booth, allows for others to experience the building and learn what the building is providing. (niche in entrance, build actual small market?); can be put into South Building & provide use for North & South.
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With option ‘2A’ the existing house will be built around by the new apartments. The house can be moved to any side of the site at ground level and incorporated into the new design. With option ‘2B’ the house can be kept at ground level but built around completely and act as an interior feature to the new design. The issue for both options is not only the influence of the appearance on the new design but, the physical connection or lack of between the existing house and new building.
Diagram D: Spaces to be Redeveloped & Desired Pedestrian Patterns
The farmer’s market every Saturday takes up Date St. for several blocks while India stays open for vehicular traffic; cars move slow and seem to be submissive to the pedestrian. India is closed for larger events (i.e. Art Walk).
Views from the proposed building on the North of Date St. will overlook not only the new plaza but, must take advantage of the downtown view for value and will be looking onto the roofs of the new building and Princess pub; meaning the roofs need to be developed & eye pleasing.
Site Plan * this plan was made with the intent to move the house on to the neighboring building. While the final actually builds around the house in its current location, the moves to redesign roofs still stayed part of the final design. 25’
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Plaza Design Considerations...
Diagram A: Existing Tree Placement
Potted plants to keep the common theme of Little Italy and frame spaces.
Tree moved to center front of the plaza; landmark feature for passer by-ers, breaks up space, able to view from steps and plaza.
House on Princess Pub roof optional but, a public garden regardless to utilize space, respond to surrounding views and ad to the atmosphere of a busy plaza.
Steps at beginning of plaza to be a meeting spot, seating for show, build up to rest of plaza. Restaurants and weekly markets will bring people up.
Water feature Non-fruiting Olive added to front of Trees as requestNorth Building to ed. frame large lobby & public entrance.
Diagram C: Use of Stairs
Diagram D: Space for Weekly Events
Diagram E: Emergency & Delivery Access
Diagram F: Building Response Points
Garden spaces on roof to compliment the forward thinking of the North building.
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Diagram B: Water Feature Placement
Public walkway made out of service alley, car access to the East and restaurant seating in alley connecting Princess Pub and site; also going with Little Italy theme of niche spaces and public buffer spaces.
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NORTH ELEVATION
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SOUTH ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
Diagram A: Natural Ventilation from North uses operable windows and community heat chimney.
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Diagram B: North light and same view; best view for community space on roof top overlooking ocean.
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LEVEL 1 6’
LEVEL 2 12’
24’
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LEVEL 4 12’
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LEVEL 5 6’
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LEVEL 6 12’
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1. S tu di o A 313 sq ft. 8 units
2. Studio B 293 sq ft. 3 units
3. 1 Bed. A 502 sq ft. 1 units
4. L o ft A 505 sq ft. 5 units
5. 1 B ed. B 617 sq ft. 2 units
6. Loft B 567 sq ft. 4 units
7. 2 Bed. 502 sq ft. 1 units
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C ommercial Space 2475 sq ft.
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Civic
Engagement
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SPACES for the PEOPLE & IDEAS of EAST VILLAGE
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Objective- locate a site to create a pavilion that caters to the residents of the area and ultimately explore the idea of civic engagement. Location- IDEA District of East Village in Downtown San Diego. The current parking lot on 8th Ave between Market and Island. Process & Concept- The site chosen is located in a buffer space that connects two popular spots in the area and is not being used to it’s full potential. The concept is driven by the energy, movement and ideas circling around (fitting for the IDEA district). Solution- By recognizing that whether as a parking lot or an open park, the site is really used as shortcut for users to get from point A to point B. So the final design is meant to not only make walking through or by pleasant but, to bring users in and engage them and then send them back on their way. The IDEA Pavilion is a sort of oasis for the people of East Village. It provides a park, gardens to tend and enjoy, display spaces to express the ideas and creations coming from East Village, open space for markets and concerts, intimate spaces to enjoy a book, gathering spaces for groups and paths to enjoy on a walk. The ramp of gardens can have displays and seating and create a sense of mystery from the outside to invite users in to see what is happening. The curved arches create an energy for the area and create a visual that is not used in the surrounding areas.
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IDE A PAV IL IO N
// AR401 NSAD Prof. G.COOKE //
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ENTRY
GATHERING SPACE
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CIRCULATION
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DROUGHT RESISTANT PLANTS
Diagram A: District Relationship & Rippled Energy: Site will bring energy in and create a new ripple
Diagram B: Circulation Around Site from Active Areas
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ISLAND AVE
Connecting Space in need of improvement Bars/Restaurants
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Bars/Restaurants
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Re-visioning Unused Space
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LIBERATED PARK
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SHAPING SPACES w/ LIGHT for REVITALIZATION
Objective- design a DE-constructable installation that will liberate the site.
Team : Ashley Evans, Kevin Leon & Whitney McCall
Site- East Village San Diego. Gated empty lot on 13th between G and F St. Process & Concept- the negative factors around the site bring forward an issue of safety for users. After re-purposing the existing buildings as artist spaces the concept of the installation is a star-y night. Solution- The lights are hung at varying heights with a gradient density to lead users into the site. The spaces are illuminated, engaging, adaptable and safe. The lighting creates a star lit night that is not present in downtown. CONNECTION DETAIL
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L IBE RAT E D PA RK
// AR402 NSAD Prof. E.Szemeczko //
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City Building Typologies
The NEW CITY HALL RE-THINKING the CITY’S PUBLIC BUILDINGS Master Site Planning Team: Ashley Evans & Whitney McCall
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City Hall Site & Building Design: Ashley Evans
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Renderings by: Ashley Evans, assisted by Brandon Martella
Objective- Design a new civic center for the embarcadero; with plaza, maritime museum & city hall. Location- San Diego, Ca. Along harbor at PCH and Harbor Drive on vacant military parking lot. Process & Concept- By recognizing the users should be approaching each element of the master plan differently a system of paths was put in. Strait and forward paths along the city hall half to encourage movement and visibility. While zig-zag paths with intimate stops are on the museum side to promote a sense of intimacy and humility when approaching the museum. The city hall embraces a concept of openness with security. Solution- The paths set in shaped the buildings. The City Hall expressing a familiar form that stands strong and bold. The entire building is raised to offer more security and keep people from wandering in without purpose. The program with in is broken up to allow light in and spaces for workers to enjoy. The gaps between programs also offers a silhouette that gives more visibility to the harbor for surrounding high rises. The main chambers cantilever out as a gesture to the public to interact not only with the building but, with city issues in town hall meetings.
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NE W C IT Y HA L L
// AR303 NSAD Prof. P.Bona //
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PEDESTRIAN
STOPPING POINTS
SITE AXIS
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CITY HALL SITE/ENTRY PLAN
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MAIN HALL FLOOR PLAN
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Steel Competition 2012
CULINARY SCHOOL FUNCTION EXPRESSED through STRUCTURE
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Design Team: Ashley Evans, Francisco Nunez & Melissa Vaughn
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Objective- explore & express steel construction in a new Culinary School for San Diego Location- East Village, Downtown San Diego. Corner of 14th and Market. Process & Concept- By stacking the needed program based on heat generation, a system for natural air ventilation can be put into place. The concept is driven by a continuation; of program, of people through space, and ultimately structure. Solution- The form molds into the spaces to use natural ventilation to move heat up and out of building. The core and punctures through the building work with a system of operable windows to allow air in and out of spaces. The steel is expressed as a continuous flow of support through out the building acting not only as support but, as a skin to the building. Overall the design is meant to be an expression of the familiar phrase, “form follows function.� The final design will intrigue the public through the expression of a steel structure that is both familiar and foreign form at the same time.
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C U L INA RY S C HO O L
// AR302 NSAD Prof. L.Pfeiffer //
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SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
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Diagram A: Stacked program by heat generation >>> natural ventilation paths to move heat out and up.
COMMON LAYOUT (FLOORS 4-3)
Diagram B: main structure pattern on exterior walls
Operable Windows 3� Air Space
Lightweight Concrete Corrugated Steel WALL SECTION
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Diagram C: continuous structural system from outer skin to interior core.
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Objective- research a develop the term ‘nature’ and create a nature center on a challenging site (steep slope and disconnected from main drive).
NATURE CENTER
Location- Balboa Park, San Diego, Ca. Off of Zoo Blvd, across from the Main Prado Drive; along a steep hillside that borders the Rose Gardens.
RECONNECTING PEOPLE and SITE
Solution- The final design is created by a ripple affect that takes circulation down the hillside in a curved covered path. The height of the building attracts visitors to cross the street. The paths will hold galleries and learnings centers that connect users to nature through digital media. The lighting effects created by the curved form of the roof and paths use shadows to give a sense of direction to the long spaces; urging users down the hill and influencing their way-finding through the space.
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C h a l l e n g e s
Process & Concept- The site is located at the end of an axis that is created on Prado Dr. Each point on the axis is celebrated with some sort of active site or view. The excepted end is the fountain on the West side of Park, the rose garden is not recognized because there is no clear indication to cross the street. The concept of the Nature Center is a ripple affect created by a “pin point”.
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El Prado Dr
Site Zoo Dr 163 fwy
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Diagram A: axis & connection points of Balboa Park; site location to East in Rose Gardens
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Original Concept Model
NORTH ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
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SECTION CUT (EW)
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MODEL MAKING A. EVANS // 2014 DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Models from Various Classes
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CASE STUDY: House on Hooper Island by D. Jamenson
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MINIMAL LIVING STRUCTURE
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MATERIAL EXPRESSION
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Va r i o u s S k e t c h e s f r o m S e v e r a l C l a s s e s
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1 - 2 from Rendering & Deliniation 2012 Von Borstel; Pencil & Marker. 3 - 6 from Urban Studies Study Abroad Greece 2010 J. Kanakaris; Pencil, Pen & Marker. 2
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Stopping Points While on the Summer Abroad: Greece 2011 I took both of these pictures that captured two very memorable moments with friends.1- realizing we had a million stairs to climb to get to our hotel after the longest day, all we could do is laugh and sit at the bottom for about 30 minutes. 2- getting lost in Santorini, only to realize we were on the donkey trail and they come out of no where; if you are not carefully pressed against a wall you will get ran over.
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These photos are part of series from a last minute trip to the Grand Canyon last spring. We stopped off in Antelope valley and we were able to take the tour in to capture these beautiful rock formations. The caves are mostly known for the light beams but, what really stood out to me were the contrasts in color that the sunlight created between the grooves of the rocks.
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Movable The images of the train tracks running coexisting with a pedestrian pathway and play space were taken in Aguas Calientes, Peru. At first we were taken back and wanted to tell the children to move only to quickly realize that the tracks were barely noticed by people and were there for us to walk on and use.
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The Little Things
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The close up views are of moss that can be found in Cusco, Peru. Although nothing can beat the views of the mountains in that country... what stood out at the time were all the brightly colored mosses that took over the sides of the trails.
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