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Infinite Arches: A Place for Creation Fall 2020 - Kent Spreckelmeyer
A project focused on masonry and creation, Infinite Arches accomplishes these goals to fruition. The arches that line the facade of Infinite Arches Sculpture Studio represent the stark timelessness of masonry in architecture. Just as art stands the test of time, so does design. Infinite Arches showcases a mix of traditional Roman masonry with glass and steel modern architecture. A hidden courtyard is inspired by French city planing. This building is designed to feel light and spacious, with an open “C” shaped plan, circualtion space is abundant. French doors allow for breeze to flow through the coutyard and the street.
Helix: A Place for Conservation Fall 2020 - Kent Spreckelmeyer
Small pedistole connectiors are used to tie the helix formation together right above the waters surface. This allows for minimal rust while maintaining the integrity of the form.
This open air structure features canvas shades which are carefully placed to create a sense of enclosure while protecting the train.
A clean glass railing detail offers an element of saftey while maintaining an uninterrupted view of the activities on the water.
This structure is entirely inspired by traditional railroad bridge construction, as welll as more modern organic pedestrian walkways, and its past community attraction. In the past, Watson park was flooded and frozen during winter months which allowed for the public use for skating, hockey, and as a gathering space. Part of our design focus was to re-establish these events while also creating new summer activities such as wading, kayaking, and tube floating. Seating is integrally connected to the tube design creating pleasant viewing angles of the water below including dynamic reflections of the structure. Shaded sails, an open structure, and the waters below will allow for cool comfortable breezes to pass through the structure on hot Summer days.
Hidden Beauty: A Tiny Topography Spring 2021 - Shannon Criss
Finding details through a drawn section. Through this study I learned more about the drastic differences inside the rock. I did not realize the amount to which each section would vary in shape and size. Topography was discovered through unconventional methods. I set my rock in the bathtub and slowly filled the tub with water. I captured photos incrimentally as the topography lines were revealed. This was a fun way to understand the rock on a deep level, as well as an acurate way to make topography lines.
The journey along the rocks topography came both naturally and organically. I lightly dripped water on the highest point on the rocks surface and watched the water trickle to the lowest point on the rocks topography. This was the method I used to establish the path of experience. From this, I placed artifacts on the the places that the path seemed to “pause.” The journey follows the path of the water, heading up the rock, to a steep cliff-face and lookout at the top.
The pathway exhibits how the journey naturally visits each artifact on the topography. The journey upwards is symbolic of moving forward and onward to important things. The parti model underwent a natural progression of development. The goal was a simple form that was an accent to the artifact as well as the topography. This concept interacts with nature in a specific and designed fashion. The overhang will block the sun when it is at its highest but the louvers will still allow for light to filter in on top of the artifact.
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The final design decisons are derived by finding a simple way to filter the light through a pavillion that protects the artifact. The louvers are angled to provide minimal protection from the elements. The back side of the pavillion blocks the eastern light and the overhang protects from harsh direct light. This design still allows for the artifact to be lit up by the magnificent sunsets that Grand Canyon, Arizona is gifted.
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Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Systems Spring 2021 - Shannon Criss
1000 ft
Industrial Zoning
Parks
Bus Route (closest access to site)
Residential Zoning
Trade Jobs
Bike Route
Commerical Zoning
Food Pantry
Asphalt Demolition Exisitng Asphalt Asphalt in Project Proposal
Addition of Intentional Ecosystem Spaces
A series of teaching gardens allow for ecosystems and biodiversity to thrive.
Progression
Creating a linear progression of sprace allows for a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
Addition of Intentional Ecosystem Spaces
Typhaceae “Cattails”
Achnatherum Calamagrotstis “Native Grasses”
Typhaceae “Cattails”
Achnatherum Calamagrotstis “Native Grasses”
Baptista Australis “Blue Indigo”
Allium Praecox Ornamental Onion
Baptista Australis “Blue Indigo”
Allium Praecox Ornamental Onion
Connections
Embedding garden spaces within the form creates an integrated progression of space. This allows for users to be constantly surrounded by native biodiversity.
Asclepias Tuberosa
Populus Deltoides Castilleja Coccinea “Eastern Cottonwoods” “Indian Paintbrush” “Butterfly Milkweed”
Conifers
Echinacea Purpurea “Purple Cone Flower”
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Site Entry Parking Boat Dock Bike Share Station Gardens Community Center Greenhouse Open Green Spaces Site Exit Pedestrian Site Access
A nesting effect of wooden paneling is applied throughout the interior and exterior of the structure. This creates a unique sense of belonging. This was crucial to my design because I intended to create a place where the community would be able to arrive and experience a sense of healing. My proposal allows for the community to experience healing mentally and physically. Promoting a connection between the community and nature is the end goal. By utilizing the space given at Kaw Point Park, I maximized this opportunity. Guests must walk through the series of teaching gardens before reaching the structure and the heart of the design. Few, and natural material choices evoke a sense of beauty and simplicity. Creating a sense of being, experiencing, and enjoying.
First Year
Fall 2019, Spring 2020
Quilt Project - Anne Patterson Model and Axonometeric Drawing
Light Box - Anne Patterson
Inspired by repetition in human DNA
Form - Anne Patterson Inspired by Zaha Hadid
Perspective - Alejandro Aptilon
Drawing and model building practice
Covid-19 Units - Alejandro Aptilon Drawing and model building practice
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