The Portfolio of
Brianna
Sorensen
Brianna Sorensen, AIA, LEED GA Designer & Architect
My passion is to create a better world through the power of design. I have had a great focus on the reuse and celebration of the history in our existing building stock to tell a client’s story. I combine my technical knowledge, great attention to detail and design-focused mind to create these types of spaces on all scales.
EDUCATION University of Kansas 2016 Masters of Architecture Health + Wellness Masters Thesis Program AIA HCD Design Charette Participant 2015 Contract Magazine Inspirations Award “MoCoLab” 2015
University of New South Wales 2014 Study Abroad Program Glenn Murcutt Comprehensive Design Studio
CREDENTIALS Licensed Architect State of Illinois
LEED GA
ACHIEVEMENTS 2014 Rochester Design Competition First Place Design
EXPERIENCE Gensler July 2016 - Present Project Architect | Chicago, IL • 550 W Randolph Repositioning
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Thesis project was featured in “Think Tank Explores Innovations in Rural Healthcare Environments”
71 S Wacker Repositioning
Served as project architect on several tenant amenity additions and renovations in this Class-A office building including a new conference center, tenant lounge and Irvine Company Regional Office.
Confidential Client - Workplace Office
A four-story high-end workplace project that anchored the multiple floors with an activated atrium and many in-office amenities to serve clients and staff
A two-story workplace project that celebrates it’s historic roots and integrates pops of modernism and color to showcase the brand of the client
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Capgemini New York City - Workplace Office
Clark Huesmann January 2016 - May 2016 Architectural Intern | Lawrence, KS • Kelce School of Business
Programmed the interior spaces for the Pittsburg State University business school
Gensler August 2015 - December 2015 Architectural Intern | Chicago, IL • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Interior design assistance on patient spaces and public corridors
Interior design assistance on workplace offices
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Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Solomon Cordwell Buenz June 2015 - August 2015 Architectural Intern | Chicago, IL • University of Louisville - Student Housing
2016 Healthcare Design Magazine
The reposition and addition of historic warehouse building into loft-style office space, including lobby, fitness center, and rooftop amenity space
Assisted in the conceptual design studies and unit layouts for an eight-story student housing project at the University of Louisville
SALA May 2014 - June 2014 Architectural Intern | Minneapolis, MN • Private Residences
Assisted in energy modeling of private residences and selection of finishes
SKILLS Proficient in: Revit AutoCAD Sketchup Enscape Adobe Suite
brisoren27@gmail.com
507-993-3877
TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 CHICAGO, IL 550 W RANDOLPH REPOSITION PROFESSIONAL WORK
02 CHICAGO, IL CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT WORKPLACE PROFESSIONAL WORK
03 CHICAGO, IL 71 S WACKER REPOSITION PROFESSIONAL WORK
04 NEW YORK CITY, NY CAPGEMINI WORKPLACE PROFESSIONAL WORK
05 HARPER, KANSAS HARPER COUNTY HEALTHY VILLAGE ACADEMIC WORK
06 DENVER, COLORADO DENVER ARTS CENTER ACADEMIC WORK
07 ROCHESTER, MN DESIGN COMPETITION PERSONAL WORK
01 CHICAGO, IL 550 W RANDOLPH REPOSITION PROFESSIONAL WORK WINTER-SPRING 2020 150 N Clinton is located on the west side of the loop in downtown Chicago. This repositioning project renews an under utilized warehouse turned 80’s office building into a mixed use oasis for tenants and metra train riders by improving entry into the building, expanding upon floor plate space with a modern glass addition, and adding modern amenities like elevators, retail, fitness and rooftop tenant lounge. Highly customized detailing within the interior design of the building continues the story of this building’s roots as a pharmaceutical warehouse when it was built in 1909. Existing materiality of brick, exposed timber structure and concrete flooring are given new life with modern touches throughout. As a part of the design team, I was able to see this project from schematic design through design development.
*Renderings are by Gensler
Design inspiration was drawn by recapturing the lost history of the building while incorporating the color and textures of pharmaceutical packaging circa 1909 into the refinished spaces.
Building Materiality
02 CHICAGO, IL CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT WORKPLACE PROFESSIONAL WORK WINTER-SUMMER 2019 This confidential client workplace takes a much needed face-lift to this existing workplace while expanding to capture four floors. A once walled-off atrium becomes the centerpiece of the space featuring a channel glass wall that provide privacy to meeting spaces beyond and visual interest. Several additional interconnecting stairs improve circulation throughout. Exterior offices are pushed inward to give access to natural daylight for all and to provide a buffer between the activated atrium. A conference center and library space round out the new amenities in this space.
*Renderings are by Gensler
PLANNING STRATEGY ATRIUM ACCESS
OFFICE BLOCK
OFFICE BLOCK
OPEN OFFICE
OPEN OFFICE
NATURAL DAYLIGHT
NATURAL DAYLIGHT
The design drivers for this space were to enhance and improve access to natural daylight for all emplpyees, break down “barriers� by improving connection to private office suites from the open office and to elevate the design of the space while still celebrating the traditional culture of the company. Our team began with monotone sketches of the spaces and slowly eased into adding materiality in order for the client to better envision the space.
03 CHICAGO, IL 71 S WACKER REPOSITION PROFESSIONAL WORK SUMMER 2018 - SUMMER 2019 Gensler transformed this 48-story office tower located in the loop in downtown Chicago, when it was added to the Irvine Company’s building portfolio in 2010. The transformation includes a lobby refresh, new tenant lounge with self-pour beverage services, a servery and dining area refresh, a re-branded Kinetic fitness center with spa amenities and a new 12,000 SF conference center. Gensler also designed the Irvine Company’s regional office, a tenant ReadyNow suite and provided a refresh to all multi-tenant corridors and restrooms within the building. Images shown here are focused on the conference center spaces.
*Renderings are by Gensler *Photography is by the Irvine Company
customized wallcovering within corridor alcoves
The 12,000 SF conference center features a large multipurpose conference room that can be configured in multiple ways. A pre-function space welcomes guests into the space that celebrates the curved architecture of the building along with the culture of Chicago.
04 NEW YORK CITY, NY CAPGEMINI WORKPLACE PROFESSIONAL WORK SUMMER 2016 - SUMMER 2017 This two-story build-out of Capgemini offices was a due to it’s expansion of their capabilities in New York. The workplace acts as the company’s hub for innovation and client experience within the heart of New York’s Silicon Alley. The new location merged the Capgemini with Fahrenheit 212 and infused both company’s culture through pops of color and quirky, casual design. Clients are welcomed into the space with a large open area that supports the company’s collaborative, creative culture. The light and bright New York loft is energized with touch down meeting spaces throughout and high end technology and collaborative tools.
*Renderings are by Gensler *Photography is by Fahrenheit 212
05 HARPER, KANSAS HARPER COUNTY HEALTHY VILLAGE ACADEMIC WORK SPRING 2016 With rural populations on the decline, the small town Main Street which once thrived with business and pedestrians have become vacant ghost towns in major disrepair. We challenged the narrative by questioning - how can a healthy village prototype revitalize rural America? The goal of this model is to renew declining rural communities, such as Harper, Kansas through the following principles: • Provide business and retail services not currently available • Foster wellness through lifestyle changes, community involvement, and education • Create a place for active-aging in a rural community for the increasing aging population • Provide quality and close-to-home care for all Harper County residents through innovative IT health solutions • Provide a primary care hub for Harper County • Provide resources for family support for all stages of life
THE HEALTHY VILLAGE PROGRAM
The Community Center Gym Fitness Center Aquatic Center Track Teen Center Mental Health Center Community Meeting Rooms
The Assisted Living Facility 24 Assisted Living Units Dining Services Game Room Library Resident Gathering Spaces
The Intergenerational Building 1 Adult and Child Daycare Art Studio and Gallery Music Studio Coffee Shop
6,200 sf 6,200 sf
32,000 sf
30,000 sf
Harper, Kansas
Rural hospitals are often one of the largest employers in their community. They offer some of the best paying jobs available in
HARPER, KS | 1950’s
rural areas and bring professionals to live and spend money in the community. A hospital with 100 employees supports an additional 50 employees through their spending in local businesses and industries.
HARPER, KS | TODAY
The Intergenerational Building 2 Market and Demo Kitchen Hydrotherapy Spa Health Retail + Education
The Extended Stay 10 1-Bedroom Apartments 670 sf each
The Cottages 12 1-Bedroom Cottages 550 sf each
10 2-Bedroom Apartments 800 sf each
36 2-Bedroom Cottages 700 sf each
The Skilled Nursing Facility 24 Units Neighborhood Kitchens and Gathering Areas
The Main Street Lofts Ground Level Retail Loft Style Apartments 24,000 sf
38,000 sf
Village Buildings (254,900 BGSF) + Health Center (97,398 BGSF) = 352,298 GSF Health Center Building Footprint = 75,710 GSF
DATA 113 SF
TOILET 61 SF
TLT 87 SF
LAB 560 SF
TLT 78 SF
WAITING 291 SF
STAFF WORK AREA 205 SF
DRESS WAITING CARE ROOM EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT & UNIVERSAL 46 SF 204 SF SAMPLE DROP-OFF
SOILED UTILITY 72 SF
LAB OFFICE 115 SF
BLOOD DRAW 175 SF
SOILED CLEAN 33 SF 33 SF
DRESS 37 SF
DRESS 39 SF
DEXA 177 SF DRUG SCREEN 115 SF
ULTRASOUND 180 SF
R/F 265 SF
CONTROL 49 SF
EQUIP STORAGE 74 SF
RR 61 SF
CHAPEL 506 SF
CT 398 SF
40 SF
74 SF
OFFICE 110 SF
CONSULT 173 SF
WAITING 784 SF
READING ROOM 122 SF
RR 71 SF
RR 71 SF
EXAM 2 240 SF
NOURISH 126 SF
CLEAN 115 SF
EXAM 3 240 SF
NURSE 367 SF
EXAM 4 240 SF MEDS 112 SF
EXAM 5 240 SF
HSKP 120 SF
FAMILY 387 SF
VEST 64 SF
UNIVERSAL CARE ROOM 405 SF
UNIVERSAL CARE ROOM 407 SF
UNIVERSAL CARE ROOM 407 SF
DICT 117 SF
EQUIP 130 SF
STORAGE ALCOVE 20 SF DECON 123 SF
AMBULANCE 425 SF
MRI 482 SF
BATHING 105 SF
SOILED 116 SF
EMS OFFICE 313 SF
CONTROL ROOM 203 SF
STAFF STORAGE 66 SF
EXAM 1 240 SF
STORAGE 174 SF
WAITING 284 SF
STAFF LOUNGE 104 SF
TRIAGE 144 SF
STORAGE 82 SF
POWER AND EQUIP 247 SF
ISOLATION 249 SF
UNIVERSAL CARE ROOM 404 SF PSYCH HOLDING 212 SF
STORAGE 111 SF
PROCEDURE/TRAUMA 399 SF
MED LIBRARY 204 SF
TOILET 65 SF
TOILET 65 SF
USER GROUPS: •
LABOR AND DELIVERY
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The universal care room can be used for the birthing of new Harper County residents.
TOILET 60 SF
TRANSITIONAL/MED-SURG
The universal care room can also be used for patients that need a longer recovery time post surgery.
UNIVERSAL CARE ROOM 407 SF
FEATURES: • • • • •
BED THAT MONITORS PATIENT MOVEMENT TV ON PATIENT HEADWALL THAT DISPLAYS DATA OF PATIENT’S VITALS MOBILE TELECONFERENCING STATION DEDICATED STAFF ZONE THAT CAN BE CONVERTED INTO A MONITORING STATION IN THE CASE OF AN ICU PATIENT COUCHES FOR ADDITIONAL FAMILY SEATING
06 DENVER, COLORADO DENVER ARTS CENTER ACADEMIC WORK SPRING 2015 The Santa Fe Arts District is a thriving community in Denver, Colorado that exudes creativity and artistic spirit. If done correctly, the implementation of an arts center in this neighborhood could assist tremendously in providing opportunities for local artists, members of the community, and even those outside the community to collaborate, grow their businesses, and be creative. The success of the arts center relies on the building’s authenticity, simplicity, and the ability to educate and inspire the community. A proper design for the Denver Arts Center lies within its ability to promote creativity, and not detract from it. A simple building is ideal for holding art and creativity, for it does not suggest or impose interpretations, and furthermore allows several complex systems and ideas to exist within it. Simplicity in the design can exist in many forms, and in this case, is carried out in the form, materials, and circulation of the building.
Respect the RHYTHM
Create a WELCOMING ENTRY
Allow people to GATHER
BB A
B 25’
C 24’ 6”
D 20’
The form consists of three main parts. The entry is located in the center of the site and can easily be distinguished by its transparent façade and ramp leading up to double doors. This form extends to activate the street corner. The slim part to the north of the entry connects to the urban fabric of Santa Fe Drive with its façade, flush to its neighboring building and with similar materiality. The third part floats above the ground floor and serves as a canopy to the café below.
Children’s Studio Flexible Event Space/ Temporary Gallery Roof Garden
-Transition Spaces -Public Spaces -Semi Public Spaces -Private Spaces -Service Spaces
D
E 20’
10’ 6”
Level 3 31' - 0" Children's Studio 29' - 6"
Level 2 16' - 0"
Entry Level 2' - 0" Ground Level -0' - 0"
Basement -18' - 0"
LEVEL 01
LEVEL 02
The variation in opacity of the different sections alludes to what takes place in that space. The dark, dense material is used for spaces that need less natural light, or may serve as more private areas. The transparent material activates the entry and street corner and holds the most public areas, including the entry and cafĂŠ, creating a welcoming space that is filled with natural light to encourage entry. The translucent material suggests spaces that can be public or private, and also acts as a sun screen to protect the south and west facades. The majority of the circulation exists within the transparent atrium, which allows for a comprehensible path to emerge. While the accumulation of these aspects may be complicated, to a patron, the building becomes simple to understand and navigate.
LEVEL 03 A Denver Arts Center caters to a wide variety of patrons; artists in residency, community members exploring galleries, children on school trips, and must serve to both educate and inspire them. Whether the building is being used on a daily basis, or is opened in the evening for a special event or the First Fridays Art Walk, it is vital that the features of the building appeal to both present, and future generations. Aspects of the design that are essential in creating an inspiring space for the community include hands-on children’s spaces, a welcoming outdoor gathering space with greenery and native plants for the community to use and enjoy, preserving visual connections with both downtown Denver and the mountains, and spaces to incorporate public artwork.
Triple Plane Glass Skylight Aluminum Mullion Copper Flashing White Gympsum Board Copper Flashing
Drainage Pipe
Rigid Insulation
Hanger Wires 1” cold rolled channels @ 4’ o.c.
7/8” Metal Curring Channels @ 16“ o.c. clipped to main channels
Rigid Insulation Exterior Recessed Can Light Hot Rolled Steel Flooring Metal Decking 4” Concrete Slab
Vapor Barrier Sheathing Board Self-Furring Metal Lath Off White Plaster SL 70 Nana Wall System
Concrete Planters with native plantings
Colorado Blue Stone Pavers Permeable Joint Material Open Graded Bedding Course
Open Graded Base Reservoir Drainage Pipe 6” Radiant Concrete Floor Slab Vapor Barrier 6” Rigid Insulation 6” Gravel Fill Concrete Foundation Wall w/ 2’ x 2’ Concrete Footings Vapor Barrier 6” Rigid Insulation Drainage Mat Drainage Pipe Filter Fabric
Copper Flashing Triple Pane Glass Clerstory Window Vapor Barrier Rigid Insulation Gravel Fill
EDPM Roof Membrane
Parapet Wall
12” Steel Structural I Beam White Gypsum Finish Rolling Steel Track with White Pin Up Wall
Electrical Track Lighting Finished Alabaster Wall
Structural Steel Truss @ 24” o.c. Metal Decking 18” Steel Structural I Beam
Stainless Steel Hand Rail Stainless Steel Button Fitting Frameless Single Pane Safety Glass Stainless Steel Structural Support
Hot Rolled Steel Flooring Hanger Wires 1” cold rolled channels @ 4’ o.c. 4” Concrete Slab LED Decorative Pendant Light
7/8” Metal Curring Channels @ 16” o.c. clipped to main channels Finished White Gympsum Board Ceiling
SL 70 Nana Wall System
Hot Rolled Steel Flooring
4” Concrete Slab
5” Rigid Insulation
3’ LED Pendant Lights
Steel Rolling Industrial Door
6” Radiant Concrete Floor Slab Under Slab Vapor Barrier 5” Rigid Insulation 4” Gravel Under Fill
07 ROCHESTER, MN DESIGN COMPETITION PERSONAL WORK SUMMER 2014 The first ever Rochester Design Competition offered the opportunity to redevelop and rehabilitate four single family homes situated along the Zumbro River with breathtaking views of the Rochester Skyline and walk ability to many of Rochester’s arts and cultural venues and the Mayo Clinic. Up to any type of programming, I defined the opportunity in these properties for a more dense housing development that offered a wider variety of high-end housing to Rochester’s growing amount of young professionals and single person dwellers. The development offers two-story row houses facing 6th street and high end apartments facing the river. The solution also included sustainable design features and the ability to achieve LEED Certification. The design won first place and was later designed and built. *Photography and final design is by Snow Krelich Architects
living/dining living/dining
bath
living/dining
kitchen
parking/bike storage
bedroom living/dining
rainwater collection
rainwater collection
community room
roof terrace/ community garden
kitchen bedroom
bedroom
bedroom
kitchen
living/ dining
living/ dining
kitchen living/ dining
roof terrace/ community garden
kitchen
kitchen living/ dining
living/ dining bedroom
bedroom
bedroom
bedroom bedroom
bedroom
LEVEL 03
living/ dining
living/ dining
living/ dining
kitchen
kitchen
kitchen
kitchen bedroom
bedroom
office lobby bedroom
kitchen
living/ dining
living/ dining bedroom bedroom
kitchen living/ dining
bedroom
living/ dining
living/ dining
living/ dining
kitchen
kitchen
kitchen
kitchen
kitchen living/ dining
living/ dining bedroom
bedroom existing walkway connection to Mayo Park Drive
bedroom
LEVEL 01
FRONT ELEVATION
SKETCHING JOURNAL PERSONAL WORK
Brianna
Sorensen, AIA, LEED GA brisoren27@gmail.com 507-993-3877