C. Laney Snow-Hill
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Valparaiso University - New Science Lab
Ladue Horton Watkins High School - Renovation and Addition
Programming: St. Charles Community College
Programming: St. Louis University
Hyde Park and Englewood Senior Living Facilities (Millinneum)
St. Louis Zoo Site Analysis and Retail Addition
St. Louis Community College Allied Health Building
“As a Ladue Horton Watkins High School Alumni, I had the opportunity to produce construction documents along with a team of architects and consultants for my former high school, after earning a professional degree and beginning my career in the professional environment.� - C. Laney Snow-Hill
Professional Table of Contents
Built: Valparaiso University New Science Lab
Task: Working drawings from schematic design to construction document phase, designer/consultant/architect meeting attendee to perform required red-line updates, lighting studies using BIM software, curtain-wall modeling in accordance to value engineering needs, request for information drawing updates
Professional Experience
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Built: Ladue Horton Watkins High School Renovation Task: Working drawings beginning at the construction document phase using BIM software, detail updates, existing condition design and measurement verification
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Programming: St. Charles Community College Task: Existing condition building measurements, construction document updates to current design, renovation construction documents, and graphic color coding
Proposed Programming: St. Louis University Task: Existing condition building measurements, construction document updates to current design, renovation construction documents, and graphic color coding
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Curriculum
University- Master's Degree Pre-College
“Architecture is the artful science of coordinating multiple building elements (how they connect) and representing this collaboration with both drawings and writing.� -C. Laney Snow-Hill
Canopy House Construction A Design Innovation III A Solar Decathlon Design Study- Honors B Arch. and Enviro. Design Theory III A+ Special Projects- Nature/Nurture A Advanced Architectural Design II A Theory II A Professional Practice Reading Arch. II BPrototypes and Assemblies A Personal Finance A Advanced Architectural Design I B Adv. Structures and Bldg. Systems III A Professional Practice Reading Arch. I A+ Prototypes and Assemblies A International Travel- France A Urban Design Studio- France A Intermediate Architectural Design II B+ A+ Structures II Environmental Systems A+ Theory I A Special Projects- Intro to Revit WP Intermediate Architecture Design I BStructures I B+ Building Science II B Special Project in Art (Graphic Design) A Humanities II A+ Basic Arch. Design II BIntro to Building Science I ASpecial Projects (LEED GA) A Written Comm. II- Honors B Humanities I A+ Architecture Ecology A Basic Architectural Design I AArchitectural Representation AHistory of Architecture II- Honors B Intro to Physics I B Graphic Comm. Basic Design II AHistory of Architecture I A+ Sculpture I AOral Communication APre-Calculus II AGraphic Comm. Basic Design I B Intro to Computers B+ Health Education Honors B Pre-Calculus I AIndividual and Life- Honors A GPA: 3.58 Written Communication I A.P. High School American National Politics A.P. High School Intro to Psychology A.P. High School Equations Competition Team Elementary Spanish Foreign Language ACT 27
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Education S*Mart Marketplace: Pagedale, MO (Master's degree) Canopy House: Tidewater Region, VA (Master's degree)
Armored Safe Haven: Cape Hatteras, NC
Harbor Park Mixed Use: Norfolk, VA
Asuma House Remodel: Azuma, Japan
Beacon of Tomorrow Technical School: Norfolk, VA
The Urban Room Project: The South of France
Models and Theories: Various Locations
AIA Emerging Leaders in Architecture: West End Village, Roanoke
*The project listed above were created in design school, and therefore only concepts, and not built projects.
University Table of Contents
MO The S*Mart Marketplace on St. Charles Road in St. Louis, MO is in close proximity to the existing Rock Road metro link station and takes the place of a previously closed indoor market. The first floor allows for vendors to set up shop as they wish in an allotted amount of space. The second floor includes a green roof, office/security space, and a large skylight on the ceiling of the main market “hub.� The basic plan combines western and eastern hemisphere organization concepts to represent the cultural background of the town's residents. Other ethnically-aware aesthetics are specifically implemented for the users as well. Though created for the close proximity residents, all are welcome in this place.
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The security desk overlooks the courtyard and into the market
Main market hub
S*Mart Marketplace: Pagedale, MO
Creating a new standard market for the Midwest, The Smart Marketplace combines a community’s necessities and desires into one exciting venue. I was inspired to create a market because producers and consumers interact directly with each other in these places, cutting out the middle man, and lowering prices. Because of their very nature, markets naturally bring a diverse community of people and things together, but oftentimes, percieved lowerincome, under-represented, suburban minority communties do not have direct access to this producer/buyer luxury. This permanent market for local residents is designed for the site of the previous Frison Indoor Flea Market. Though it was closed down due to illegalities, this previous building, brought people together, and allowed for individual expression, and entrepreneurship in a place that deserves dependable and accessbile resources.
Concept sketch
Mobile, condensable and stackable kiosks developed during schematic design
Roof Plan
Entrance lobby The theories that began research include: Nan Ellin’s “Architecture of Fear”, Craig L. Wilkins’ “The Aesthetics of Equity” and Jack Travis’ “Black Cultural Design.” The result is a perceived safe environment that is inclusive for all parties and reflects the community that it serves: a “smart- market” place, providing a sustainable, multi- faceted way to acquire reasonably priced items and to promote trade.
Green roof overlooking the courtyard, marketplace, clock-tower, and red roofed auditorium
View of market while traveling
Expanding kiosks allow for a sparse or full market set up. Also, the market can have a secondary use when the kiosks are not in use
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canopy House
The Canopy House is Team Tidewater’s entry for Solar Decathlon 2013. Architecture, engineering and interiors students worked together to create a home with features that merge quality design and valuable engineering. The design is based on the synthesis of universal design and aging in place; making sustainable living accessible to all regardless of age or physical impairments.
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Multi story wall section showing long span construction elements, angled roof, and curtain wall panels
Designed to be intuitive and space resourceful, the layout is divided into public space (kitchen, dining, living room, and public patio), flex space (bathroom, office, washer & dryer and mechanical room), and private space (bedroom, closet and private patio).
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FLEX SPACE PRIVATE
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
WALL SECTION THROUGH NANAWALL
DIEM WALL INTERIOR ELEVATION
The Data Integrating Engineering and Mechanics (DIEM) wall seamlessly integrates the home’s entire electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. This feature contains a tablet-based control system which provides the user with tactile and visual information on the performances of the home’s systems while allowing the user to control electrical appliances, lights and temperature.
PLAN DETAIL ON NANAWALL
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EAST-WEST BUILDING SECTION
NORTH-SOUTH BUILDING SECTION
MODULE BREAK 9/16”X6” PLYBOO FLOORING RADIANT FLOOR HEATING
MODULE BREAK
ROOFING
12” C CHANNEL
5/8” EX GRADE ROOF SHEATHING
3” SPRAY FOAM INSULATION 6 1/2”BATH INSULATION
5/8” SUB FLOOR
STEEL CONNECTION
INSULATION 1/2”X 1 3/4” WOOD JOINT CONNECTION PLATE FOUNDATION SYSTEM
REVEAL MOULDING
STEEL SUSPENSION WIRE 1 1/2” LIGHT GAUGE METAL CHANNEL 7/8” LIGHT GAUGE METAL HAT CHANNEL GWB CEILING
C3 - ROOF JOINT AT MODULES 1 & 2 A3 - TYPICAL FLOOR JOIST
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Armored Safe Haven: Cape Hatteras, NC
The Armored Safe Haven on Cape Hatteras in North Carolina solves a longtime problem of many permanent residents of, and vacationing visitors to, the cape during stormy seasons. Though the weather is often beautiful, evacuation is sometimes a necessity for the small protrusion of land. Unfortunately, a narrow bridge cannot always accommodate the traffic in harsh weather situations. Evacuation measures are also dangerous to carry out. The solution is for the people caught on the island, to stay securely on the island, until the weather dies down. Four pods of residential spaces are connected by bridges to a central power source. It absorbs solar power during sunny times, illuminates during night or stormy times. The light attracts rescue workers if necessary, but mainly acts as a way finding device at night. The central source also encloses a generator and water retention tank. The multi-story residences are compact and ever changing. A space saving feature is a moving wall that separates the kitchen from the laundry and storage area. Depending on which area is desired, the wall can slide back and forth to make room. Also, three-story built in bunk beds condense sleeping quarters. The structure itself adapts. When weather becomes inclement, the balconies fold upward and the overhangs fold downward. A shell is created that protects the homes, and most importantly, the glass, from harsh rains and winds.
Sleeping quarters (above)
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Kitchen with moving wall (entertainment center on the front, laundry space behind)
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Harbor Park Mixed Use: Norfolk, VA
Tidewater Towers, a mixed-use building, is designed as a self-sustaining urban community. Lower level retail spaces are accessed through the larger, main tower. The commercial spaces face the baseball stadium and attract business before and after games. Eateries are on the first level as well as the second level. The circular patio allows cafÊ guests to be a part of the baseball stadium’s allure and provides Chesapeake Bay views. Residents are encouraged to enter through the smaller secondary tower that leads to a residential lobby. Residential units are on the second and third levels.
The dwellings are situation on a hill and stilted for maximum flood evasion. The area underneath the homes can be used to store vehicles.
As the settlers moving west huddled together during attacks, the dwellings protect eachother by being in a group
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Harbor Park Baseball Stadium is currently a hub to bring Norfolk residents to the waterfront. Though game days are busy, more destinations are needed to keep this area lively and functioning like a coastal city should. Our group focused on the themes “Live, Work, and Play” and implemented the following buildings onsite: mixed- use residential building, hotel, parking garage, ferry terminal, office building, and Ferris Wheel.
Commercial lower level
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Fourth level and roof
Residential lobby (secondary tower)
Harbor Park Baseball Stadium: brick pattern inspired Tidewater Towers’ masonry
Commercial lobby (main tower)
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View of Tidewater Tower from Harbor Park Baseball Stadium
Asuma House Remodel: Azuma, Japan
Designed for a “one-armed potter,” the remodeled Azuma House considers ADA, small scale, and multi-story design in a high density environment. The new design pays homage to the existing home’s open roof. A central open area brings the “elements” together: concrete, wind, light, and water. A flowing water feature stems from an overflowing infinity pool on the top level. The clustered neighborhood is almost forgotten inside of the home that always gives views of the sky.
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Beacon of Tomorrow Technical School:
Norfolk, VA
The Beacon of Tomorrow Vocational/ Technical School inspires innovation and environmental consciousness. The roof includes a large dome that hosts a globe on the interior, greenery, and skylights. Because of the interesting vehicles and aircrafts used for learning at the facility, the rear garage is broadcasted at the busy three-way intersection rather than the entrance. The sides of the building include a shading tensile structure and angled windows that take advantage of the constant northern natural lighting.
A water pump is hidden underneath of the third story pool, and the piping is placed inside the waterfall’s metal frame. Third level
Second level
A relaxing infinity pool on the third level provides the client with a personal oasis in addition to exciting views of the surrounding city.
Spiral stairs are made ADA accessible with chair lifts Ground level
Lowered amenities create an accommodating kitchen
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Beacon of Tomorrow Technical School:
Norfolk, VA
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Entrance (pervious pavement appears to be grass)
The first level includes classrooms, labs as well as auto/aero mechanical spaces. The second level includes an observatory/ lecture space and classrooms.
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The Urban Room Project: The South of France
An eight city tour of The South of France focused on architecture and urban design for upcoming fourth year architecture students. The historic cities provided examples of construction methods that withstood the test of time. We measured spaces and proportions and exercised our quick sketching abilities while being led by Ray Gindroz (Urban Design Association) and a number of other friends. Our three week France trip led to a six week urban design studio that focused on creating an updated city scheme for Toulon, France (Norfolk, Virginia’s sister city.)
Masonry wall/garage door section utilizing long span construction ((Brick above glazing omitted to see roof structure)
The usually hidden “service” side of the building is shown off since the building is known for its auto-mechanical abilities
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The Urban Room Project: Toulon, France
The urban room project sought to recreate the character and experience found in three existent plazas: Place Puget, Place Ledeau, and Place Baboulene within Toulon, France. These plazas, besides acting as comfortable gathering public spaces, form a systematic network of linkages, connecting different plazas and streets through blocks and facades. The master plan, which proposes the redesign of plazas du Globe, Gated Garden, de L’equerre, des Bon Temps and Ingenieur-General Monsenergue, intends to create a broader experience, therefore reconnecting and reactivating forgotten urban spaces and providing pedestrians a clear and pleasurable trail through downtown.
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Place Pudget Place des Bon Temps Place Ledeau Place Baboulene Place du Globe Gated Garden Place de L’Equerre Passage Eiffel Place Monsenergue
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The proposal for Place du Globe aims to correct many of current problems the space faces; it is an abandoned space due to undefined programming, insufficient shading, inadequate sittings and resting areas. The design response to these problems was to incorporate the city vision for Toulon’s photography museum, which adds a function to the plaza and defines the entrance of the passage towards the Gated Garden. This modern insertion matches other glass additions along the plazas. Evergreen trees and benches were added to provide shade, relaxation and respite. The plaza is also meant to accommodate a street market, while still caring its open and inviting character.
The Urban Room Project: Toulon, France
The Gated Garden is has very uninviting and inaccessible fenced in design surrounded by the backs of buildings with no pedestrian openings which limiting the use of the space. The proposal aims to turn the garden into a more welcoming space which allows a natural flow through the network of plazas. The new design opens the path so that pedestrians will feel comfortable walking through the garden by enhancing the landscape with trees and a pergola in order to mask the portly designed facades.
Gated Garden
Place du Globe
brighter colors
building apartment infill
photography museum
benches added entrance moved to align with passages
photography displayed at garden
confortable benches fountain added
photography museum featuring digital photo display
circulation highlighted by tiling
pergola to mask lack of windows
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Place de L’equerre is a forgotten space with very little human activity despite being located within a very populated downtown area of Toulon. It marks an important transition in our path towards plaza des Bon Temps, since it allows pedestrians to have a terminated vista of Bon Temps’ clock tower. Currently, it has too many high deciduous trees which overwhelm the small space. The proposed plan better organizes on site activities by relocating the childcare and adult education buildings and adding a coffee shop.
Place de L’equerre
use of brighter colors help to highlight buildings building apartment infill
clock tower as terminated visa
The Urban Room Project: Toulon, France
Place des bon temps is the connecting piece of the new proposal for down town. Its edges mark two main streets, as well as the passage connections to Place de L’Equerre and Place Monsenergue, the latter which leads to Toulon’s waterfront area. Also, features in the place help pedestrians to orient themselves and act as a terminated vista. A large fountain intersects the axes between a series of enclosed passages coming from Place Baboulene and the clock tower, which located on the southwest corner of Place des Bon Temps. The clock tower acts beyond just a monumental building by also functioning as a key feature in directing the circulation flow of spaces, connecting Rue Anatole from the west, Rue Semard from north and Rue Micholet from the south.
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Level 2 proposed pastry shop
Place des Bon Temps
sequence of planters found many places at Toulon marking the edge of places olive trees
Place Ingenieur-General Monsenergue
Place Monsenergue faces difficulties with is current design because it is too large and poorly designed which subsequently causes it to feel very uninviting. To provide the plaza a sense of hierarchy and identity, the proposal places a large fountain at the center of the plaza and introduces a series of palm trees to bar the Avenue de la Republique, creating a strong axis and separating pedestrian from vehicular traffic.
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Theories: Various Locations
Communicating ideas with three-dimensional design is exciting. Projects have focused on: - Positive/negative space with grid structural members - Concepts and craft of fabrication - Photorealistic rendering - Multi-story tower spaces with wood framing Outdoor exhibit dedicated to my greatgrandmother
BJC Healthcare labor and delivery
Concept for beach residence
Crew tower Unity Temple, Frank Lloyd Wright
Positive/ negative space and grids
View, arrival and sacrifice
In order to study existing buildings effectively, digital models help analyze the structure, materials, and space types requiring different internal conditions.
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Leaders in Arch: West End Village, Roanoke
The Virginia Society AIA Emerging Leaders in Architecture partnered with the Stakeholders of the West End and Roanoke’s Department of Planning to assess the needs of the West End Target Area and brainstorm a solution over ten months. The West End neighborhood (along with Hurt Park + Mountain View) lies between the Roanoke River and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Tracks west of downtown Roanoke. Development in the area dates to the early 20th Century as railroad executives and other wealthy citizens began to move further from downtown into large houses with landscaped yards. This area features some of the City’s finest examples of its early architecture. Approximately half of the area is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Activating the high traffic orner
Over the last half of the 20th Century this area has undergone a number of changes. Today it features a broad mix of land uses from single-family residential to industrial districts. While the Hurt Park, Mountain View and West End neighborhoods are no longer the premier residential neighborhoods they once were, the area has retained much of its historic qualities and offers solid residential, commercial and industrial redevelopment opportunities. We chose the 13th St Corridor because it is the natural path through the West End. The funneling of people through Memorial Bridge allows the opportunity to make a single statement that starts to change perception of the area. A statement showing that the area is safe and livable will draw people through, discourage criminal activity, and encourage businesses to establish.
Creating a sense of place with a neighborhood logo, pedestrian paths, introducing planting, and smaller scale streets with crosswalks
Transit stop Grocery store
Laundromat
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