PORTFOLIO
BRENDAN GANNON 2020 - 2023
BRENDAN GANNON
bgannon@ku.edu 636-387-8308 linkedin.com/in/brendan--gannon issuu.com/bgannnon
Education 2020 - 2025
University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS Master of Architecture
2016 - 2020
Francis Howell North | Saint Charles, MO Summa Cum Laude
Experience Summer 2023
Architectural Design Intern | Hoefer Welker | Kansas City, MO Analyze site conditions and layout site work, concept generation, and create building arrangements then develop into detailed plans.
2022 - Present
Office Clerical | KU Study Abroad | Lawrence, KS Assist visitors, manage documents for students traveling, and help navigate the opportunities available abroad.
Honors 2023
Architecture Student Portfolio Awards | 3rd Year Finalist
2020 - 2023
School of Architecture Dean’s List| 3.75 or higher GPA
2022 & 2023
KU Men’s Action Project Nomination
2020 - 2024
KU Crimson & Blue Scholarship | Recipient
Activities 2020 - Present
AIAS | Event Coordinator, Vice President, Year Rep, Member Coordinate professional and social events for the KU Chapter | Lead the Appointed Board and head the Creators’ Ball Committee | Maintain constant communication about AIAS opportunities with 90+ students
2020 - Present
Oozma Kappa KU | President, Public Relations Chair Lead the organization and organize agendas and meetings | Create graphics to boost engagement on social media and plan club events
Spring 2023
Mentorship Collaborative | First Year Studio Mentor
References Nils Gore | Professor of Architecture| KU ngore@ku.edu
John Trefry | Assistant Professor of Architecture | KU trefry@ku.edu
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HIGHLAND HAVEN
BRIEF Fall 2023 | 4th Year | Eddy Tavio | Bentonville, Arkansas PROGRAMS USED SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
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DESCRIPTION Highland Haven in Bentonville, Arkansas, reimagines middlerise housing with its innovative design. Setting a standard for sustainable living, it reshapes the local housing landscape and serves as a model for urban planning that values both the environment and quality of life, influencing the future of residential projects by reducing suburban sprawl. This studio also focused on a range of design scales from urban planning to landscape design which promoted collaboration between other studio projects.
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PROPOSED SITE FRAMEWORK THE site located off 8th Street near the new Walmart Headquarters, 8th Street Market, Momentary provides a unique opportunity for integration with its surroundings. The Razorback bike Trail runs through the site, connecting underground to Walmart HQ.
THE MOMENTARY
8TH STREET MARKET
FUTURE WALMART HQ
GRAPHIC BY: BRENDAN GANNON
8TH STREET MARKET
THE MOMENTARY
WALMART CAMPUS
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SITE DIAGRAMS The studio, comprised of teams of approximately seven members each, was tasked with creating a comprehensive framework design. The objective was to identify common themes, leverage diverse strengths, and collectively address challenges through a design charrette. The final design includes an elevated central greenspace, which safely divides vehicular and pedestrian traffic. A park off the 8th Street Market serves as the public entrance to this elevated green space.
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION
GRAPHIC BY: RYAN HAIGHT
ECOLOGICAL APPROACH
GRAPHIC BY: KAITLYN DUNN
ACCESS AND SERVICE
GRAPHIC BY: LUKE DELEHAUNTY
PUBLIC SPACE
MULTI-MODAL CONNECTIVITY
GRAPHIC BY: BRITTANY PEREZ
GRAPHIC BY: ALEX MEYER
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FORM DEVELOPMENT
CIRCULATION: PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY DESIGN BICYCLE ACCESSIBILITY EFFICIENT VEHICULAR FLOW
GATHERING AREAS: COMMUNITY SPACES OUTDOOR AMENITIES EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING
SUSTAINABILITY: ENERGY EFFICIENCY WATER CONSERVATION SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
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MECHANICAL DIAGRAM
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Screened Rooftop A/C Units
Forced Air System
Two-Pipe System
Air Supply Loop
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Exit Path
Shading Louvers
West Exit Stair
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Cork and Metal Facade
Townhouse Stairs CLT Floor Panels Reinforced Concrete Cores CLT Columns Concrete Podium Columns
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CLINTON MARINA
BRIEF Fall 2022 | 3rd Year | Nils Gore | Lawrence, Kansas PROGRAMS USED SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
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DESCRIPTION Located on Clinton Lake, the team at Clinton Marina worked with my design-build studio to harbor new life on the docks. This new main dock is used for relaxing, performing, renting boats, and filling gas. The main objective of this studio was to experience each phase of a project while actively contributing to the fabrication. Design-Build provided the unique experience of establishing a relationship with a client and touring facilities That made our design real.
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CONCEPT ITERATIONS
PROGRAM SKETCH BY EMILY SCHRUMPF
Early concepts from teams were created to show our clients. This allowed us to gauge budget and aesthetics like the one pictured to the left, design by my team with Ryan Haight and Halle Emrich. After the initial charette process with our clients, different aspects discovered from each member’s preliminary design were collected. This sketch shows the guidelines that were established by the clients and members of the studio for the final design.
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FINAL DESIGN
FLOOR PLAN AND SOUTH ELEVATION DONE BY HALLE EMRICH, RYAN HAIGHT
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The design represents the context of Clinton Lake and State Park with a wave and its natural appearance. It is broken up as a 50/50 scheme. One half was dedicated to dining and lounging to support the existing shop and new knot bar. And the other side represented a focal point on the dock towards the performance space on the west wall. This west wall also acts as a shading device from the sun in the evening.
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Briefly mentioned earlier, the stage was designed as a focal point for the dock. The client wanted to take advantage of this as a marketing opportunity, so the marina logo was incorporated into the backdrop. After the schematic design was done, the studio was divided to detail certain components. I was tasked with the backdrop and assembly. A frame and clip system was developed that would connect to the columns of the overhead structure. This system would support 4 panels that would be produced by Standard Sheet Metal in Kansas City. Furthermore, I oversaw the construction process of the frame to make sure there was little to no error in the clip locations because multiple parties were a part of the process.
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
YLEE SEITZER & BRENDAN GANNON
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HINU CENTER
BRIEF Spring 2022 | 2nd Year | Barry Ballinger | Lawrence, Kansas PROGRAMS USED SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
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DESCRIPTION This project was a visitor center for the Haskell Indian Nations University. HINU serves as a prominently Native American University. The underlying goal of this space was to unify current students, prospective students, staff, and the community of Lawrence. The design operates around an open circulation with a storefront approach to tie each room to the rest of the building. The outdoor amphitheater connects the center to the nearby Haskell landmarks.
HINU EXTENTS Barker Avenue
East Indian Avenue
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FORM PROGRESSION 1. L-SHAPED STACKING
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CROSSROADS ARTS CENTRE
BRIEF Spring 2023 | 3rd Year | Bryan Gross | Lawrence, Kansas PROGRAMS USED SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
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DESCRIPTION The Crossroads Arts Centre binds the avant garde style of the famous Kauffman Center with the artistic culture of the Crossroads Located in Kansas City. The project showcases the large array of art forms with the main recital hall serving as the heart of the complex. The southern curtain wall opens up the space to promote public usage inside and on the plaza. The plaza serves as an additional performance venue as well as a sculpture garden.
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FORM PROGRESSION 1. BRIDGE THE SITE
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The materials expressed in this deisgn are largely pulled from the surrounding context. A terracotta facade alludes to the nearby brickwork, the exposed structure highlights the industrial history of the area, and a wood ceiling promotes a warm and welcoming atmosphere while also performing acoustically. Carefully chosen materials not only enhance aesthetics but also build an architectural narrative that resonates with the community’s cultural and historical identity.
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SOUTH WALL SECTION SLOPE INSULATION MEMBRANE MOISTURE BARRIER 5” RIGID INSULATION METAL DECKING GYPSUM SHEATHING 6” CHANNEL ALUMINUM FLUSH PANEL DRIP FLASHING LUX 4” SMOOTH V-GROOVE SOFFIT 5” RIGID INSULATION GYPSUM SHEATHING AIR DIFFUSER FLEX DUCT HVAC 2’x4’ USG TRUE WOOD GRILLES
KAWNEER 1600UT SYSTEM 2 CURTAIN WALL
CONCRETE SLAB DRAINAGE ANCHOR PLATE WITH J HOOKS RIGID BOARD INSULATION
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EXPLORATION
BRIEF Collection of Pictures and Sketches captured in Paimio, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Malmo, Denver, and Washington D.C.
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DESCRIPTION An interest of mine is traveling. I’m fascinated by different cultures and urban landscapes. There is a lot of opportunity to learn and adapt ways of thinking whether its socially or architectural. These are a collection of recent trips, and hopefully, many more adventures lie ahead of me soon.
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