DANI KOLKER
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS | GRADUATE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 1
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DANI KOLKER EDAC, LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE Graduate Architecture Student The University of Kansas
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DANI KOLKER
EDAC, LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
CONTACT EMAIL
CONTACT PHONE
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dani.kolker@gmail.com issuu.com/dani.kolker
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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Master of Architecture Health + Wellness Certificate Graduation: May 2021
ARCHITECTURE IN EUROPE Study Abroad Italy, France, Spain Summer 2019
CERTIFICATIONS EDAC
Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification | October 2020
LEED Green Associate
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design | December 2020
SKILLS
SKILLS
SOFTWARE
PERSONAL
Revit AutoCAD Rhino SketchUp InDesign Illustrator
Communication Organization Creativity Leadership Responsibility Teamwork
INVOLVEMENT & HONORS Alpha Chi Omega Sorority KU Architecture Mentor Natural Ties Volunteer AIA St. Louis Scholarship Recipient KU Architecture Deans List KU Architecture Student Show
314-685-5335
linkedin.com/in/dani-kolker/
Graduate Research Assistant May 2020 - December 2020 • Participated in a semester long mentorship with a Behavioral Health Planner to research the influence of COVID-19 on future behavioral healthcare facility design • Conducted deep research on pediatric inpatient behavioral healthcare faciliy design • Developed post-pandemic design strategies that could be applied to other markets
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD |
Workplace Intern
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS |
Student Architect
Summer 2019 • Completed design projects for major clients including Google, Micron and Adobe • Formulated preliminary space plans that integrated the clients’ needs • Confirmed preliminary space plans and design concepts were safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and met all public health, safety and welfare requirements
August 2016 - Present Health + Wellness • Conducted a Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Scott City Hospital, analyzing nurse walking distances, noise levels and behavior mapping • Developed design proposals for COVID-19 alternative care sites in the Lawrence, Kansas area Design-Build • Designed and built a new ADA concrete ramp, retaining wall and new entrance for Weaver Courtyard on the University of Kansas Campus • Created construction documents for renovation and construction, verified IBC codes and ADA accessibility
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CONTENTS HEALTHCARE 8 10 16
Pediatric Behavioral Health Research Project COVID Surge Facility Scott City Post-Occupancy Evaluation
EDUCATION 20 28
Denver Elementary School for Blind Children Weaver Courtyard Design-Build
RESIDENTIAL 38 50
Urban Affordable Housing Latvian Log Cabin
OTHER WORK 56
Study Abroad - Architecture in Europe
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DESIGNING FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD Graduate Research Project Summer - Fall 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has not only impacted the physical health of the nation, but it has created the beginnings of a major behavioral health crisis as well. Because of the unique combination of the public health crisis, social isolation and economic recession, there has been an increase in feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation for not only people already suffering from mental illness, but also for those who have never experienced mental illness before. This research project will introduce a new perspective on the delivery of behavioral healthcare design, specifically inpatient pediatric behavioral health, in a postpandemic world. The goal is not to come up with a building design solution, but look beyond the reactionary measures and examine the design attributes that will accelerate positive changes to the built environment that will benefit pediatric inpatient behavioral healthcare facilities long after the pandemic ends. Click Here for Full Documentation
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RESEARCH FRAMEWORK Thesis Question How does COVID-19 influence the future design of pediatric inpatient behavioral healthcare facilities?
Goal Look beyond the reactionary measures to examine the design attributes that accelerate positive changes to the built environment that will benefit pediatric inpatient behavioral healthcare facilities long after the pandemic ends.
Research Plan
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PART 1: Introduction Introducing the topic and the need for research
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PART 2: Thesis Problem The background information
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PART 3: Thesis Support The research
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PART 4: Thesis Response Design response / Thesis answer
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PART 5: Conclusion Key takeaways
COVID-19 SURGE HOSPITAL DESIGN PROPOSAL Systems and Components of Healthcare Facilities Spring 2020 Group Project - Alyssa Aragon and Caroline Coleman The COVID-19 crisis is unprecedented in modern times. There is no way to best prepare for the potential rush of people needing care and the number of patient hospital beds required to care for them. If predictions are even partly correct, the USA will still fall short of this need for patient hospital beds. Some studies have estimated that five to nine million infected people in the U.S. may need to be hospitalized, a third of whom might require intensive care. While not all infected will need critical hospitalization, many will require some sort of care throughout the pandemic. This will lead to more hospital beds being needed than are currently available. Because of the gap between capacity and demand, we need to identify alternatives to help offload the bed demand from our hospitals. This vacant Hyvee Grocery Store in Lawrence, Kansas can be utilized as a Surge Hospital for COVID-19 patient care and supervision during the pandemic. Click Here for Full Documentation
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VACANT HYVEE GROCERY STORE
Site Location - 4000 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049 NORTH
MAP KEY Site (Vacant Hyvee) Patient Route Ambulance Route
Montery Way
Drive Through Testing Patient/Public Parking Patient Entrance Staff Parking 6th Street
Staff Entrance Potential Nurse Living
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PATIENT TYPES The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has provided guidance regarding which COVID-19 Patients are approprate for alternative care sites.
FACILITY TYPES
PATIENT TYPE
PATIENT CARE
FACILITY OPTIONS
Tier One Isolation Sites
• COVID-19 who do not need medical attention but cannot stay at home • Exposed to SARS-CoV-2 and without symptoms
• Limited monitoring, care for themselves
Private room and bathroom suitable in hotel or dorm
Tier Two
• COVID-19 convalescing care after hospital discharge
• minimal monitoring for such things as blood glucose • Minimal level of assistance with activities of daily living
Open layout (school gymnasium)
Tier Three
• Require respiratory treatment with medical gas support and possible mechanical ventilation
• Intense monitoring
Dependent on availability of space in local jurisdiction
Source: https://www.ashe.org/what-if-we-cared-patients-school
This Lawrence, Kansas vacant Hyvee grovery store can easily be converted to a Tier One or Tier two alternative care site. Patients with high risk factors, are over age 50 and have pre-existing conditions would be best suited for the hospital (Tier Three). As a Tier One or Tier Two site, this facility is intended to preserve hospital resourses for the sickest of patients.
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PATIENTS MOST APPROPRIATE FOR A COVID-19 SURGE HOSPITAL STAY: • • • • • •
Suspected of being a COVID-19 Carrier Confirmed COVID-19 positive, but not presenting severe symptoms Confirmed COVID-19 positive, live alone and can't care for oneself Recovering from COVID-19 but still require care Patients in the age range of 18 to 50 Patients who require monitoring due to risk of progression to severe condition
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Care at Home
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Patients Present to Designated Area
Assess / Test
Mild Symptoms, Lower Risk Factor
Care at Surge Hospital
Monitor Closely
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CONDITIO N WORSENS
POS IT IVE
Severe Symptoms, High Risk Factor
Hospital
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THE PROGRAM PATEINT CARE SPACE - 54,460 SF Acute Care Units or ICU
STAFF SUPPORT - 1,000 SF On Call Rooms Physician Lounge
DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT - 6,000 SF Imaging Lab Morgue Pharmacy Respiratory
PUBLIC SPACE - 1,100SF Lobby/Chapel Pastoral Care
CLINIC SUPPORT - 250 SF Clinical Engineering Patient Transportation BUILDING SUPPORT - 2,500 SF Supply Chain Receiving and Distribution Food Service
ADMINISTRATION - 2,790 SF Administration Building Services Care Coordination EVS HIM/Medical Records Information Technology Protective Services Quality and Patient Safety
STAFF SUPPORT
DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT
ADMINISTRATION
Staff Entry
CLINICAL SUPPORT
CONCEPT DIAGRAM
BUILDING SUPPORT
Patient Exit
PUBLIC SPACE PHARMACY
Main Patient Entry
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PATIENT CARE SPACE
CLEAN VS DIRTY CLEAN/ LOW ACUITY SUPPLY IN
ADMINISTRATION
CLINICAL SUPPORT
STAFF SUPPORT
BUILDING SUPPORT
SUPPLY OUT
DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT
PATIENT CARE SPACE PUBLIC SPACE
DIRTY/ HIGH ACUITY
PHARMACY
DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT
ADMINISTRATION
STAFF SUPPORT
PUBLIC SPACE
CLINICAL SUPPORT
STAFF AND PATIENT FLOW
BUILDING SUPPORT
PATIENT CARE SPACE
PHARMACY
Staff Flow Patient Flow
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SCOTT CITY HOSPITAL POST-OCCUPANCY EVALUATION Independent Study Spring 2020 Scott County Hospital, located in Scott City, Kansas is a 25 bed, acute/ skilled care, Critical Access Hospital. The hospital provides a full spectrum of patient care services including: a Medical Clinic, Outpatient Services, Obstetrics, Surgery, Rehabilitation Services, Home Health and a Medical Supply Store. As the only medical center in Scott County and the county’s largest employer, Scott County Hospital has an immense responsibility to meet the needs of its patients, employees and residents. This independent study course provided me with insight on how to conduct a Post-Occupancy Evaluation and analyze the data. Post-Occupancy Evaluations are critical to the future of healthcare research and design.
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DIETARY INPATIENT UNIT SURGICAL
CLINIC IMAGING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SPECIALTY CLINIC
ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC
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RESEARCH GOALS AND METHODOLOGY
Post Occupancy Evaluations (POEs) were first conducted in the United States in the 1960’s after introduction in the United Kingdom. The goal was to evaluate buildings in a systematic and rigorous way after they had been occupied for some time. Architects’ use of POEs has been revived in recent years as the result of a growing awareness of Evidence-Based Design (EBD). More healthcare institutions and architects are interested in feedback that has a basis in science and that can be used to improve a hospital’s physical environment. The Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Scott City Hospital examined and compared different units within the hospital: the emergency department, inpatient units, the rural clinic + speciality clinic, and the surgery + imaging unit. The POE included patient/staff interviews, noise measurments, pedometer analysis, and behavior mapping.
THE RESULTS
The results from the Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Scott City Hospital showed a number of details that shed light into different patient and staff outcomes.
NOISE
The ambient environment was measured in each unit. The noise levels were measured at several sampling points within each unit in the morning and the afternoon during the 3-day observation period. The researchers walked along a predetermined path and measured the noise at each sampling point for one minute.
PEDOMETER
Pedometers were used to collect data on nurses walking. Volunteering nurses were equipped with the pedometers at the start of their respective shifts. These were turned in at the end of the shifts after recording data on corresponding logs. Pedometer data were collected continuously over a period of three days for all nurses during both shifts.
BEHAVIOR MAPPING
Behavior mapping was used to capture the aggregated patterns of people’s distribution and interaction in the setting. The identity of people, their status of work and their activities were recorded.
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EXAMPLE DATA ANALYISIS Location Comparison: Inpatient Unit Noise Level (dbA)
Inpatient Unit
Inpatient Nurse Station
Inpatient Patient Room Inpatient LDRP Patient Trauma Corridor
Total Average
56.77
60.07
53.08
56.2
52.32
58.7
Day Average
56.66
59.88
49.33
58.53
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Night Average
56.88
60.25
56.83
53.87
51.63
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Inpatient Noise Levels by Location Comparison (dbA)
Location Comparison: Clinic Unit Noise Level (dbA) Total Average
Clinic Unit
Clinic Exam Room
Clinic Corridor
Clinic Waiting Room
Clinic Nurse Station
59.61
46.74
66.1
60.3
57.5
Day Average
58.46
47.32
62.4
64.08
58.73
Night Average
60.76
46.16
69.8
56.5
56.27
Clinic Noise Levels by Location Comparison (dbA)
Routes and sampling points for noise measurements
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DENVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS Integrated Design Spring 2020 Partner Project - Samantha Eichhorn Education is a critical component of a child’s growth and development. The education one receives in the primary years of their life sets the stage for future development that takes place all throughout the rest of their life. In the case of students with visual impairments, often times their learning environment does not properly cater to their specific needs. It is important to consider the ways in which a child’s built environment can impact their learning experience. This school for children with visual impairments is designed to foster an adaptive and responsive learning environment in order to allow a child to grow through encouragement, independence, inclusion and confidence. Click Here for Full Documentation
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EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVES
MAIN ENTRANCE
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SITE Site is located in Stapleton, Colorado at the intersection of East 26th Avenue and Roslyn Street
FORM Form takes up majority of the site to best utalize the space.
EAST 26TH AVENUE
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DISCOVERY ZONES
The central circulation is extruded to stand taller as a divider between the private and public sides of the building. Courtyard is created between the classroom wings.
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SENSORY ZONE GUIDE RAIL CHANGE IN FLOOR TEXTURE
ACCESS TO COURTYARD
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SENSORY DESIGN TACTICS
Intentional Use of Responsive Colors
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Landmarks
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INTERIOR PERSPECTIVES
CLASSROOM CIRCULATION
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LIBRARY HEIGHT 20' - 0" RIB HEIGHT 18' - 0" HIGH OVERHANG 16' - 0"
LOW OVERHANG 12' - 0"
GROUND LEVEL 0' - 0" TOP OF FOOTING -3' - 0"
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LIBRARY HEIGHT 20' - 0" RIB HEIGHT 18' - 0" HIGH OVERHANG 16' - 0"
LOW OVERHANG 12' - 0"
GROUND LEVEL 0' - 0" TOP OF FOOTING -3' - 0"
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Classroom Foundation Detail 1" = 1'-0" Double Glazed Curtain Wall Mullion Wood Floor Finish Concrete Floor Slab Rigid Insulation Vapor Barrier Gravel Fill Drain Earth Foundation Footing Beyond
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Classroom Overhang Detail 1" = 1'-0" Parapet Flashing 4’ x 5’ Metal Panel Panel Hanger Z Clip and Bolted Fasteners 8” Wide Flange Beam Bolted L Angle Fastener Roof Drain Vapor Barrier and Roof Finish Rigid Insulation Concrete Roof Deck 3” Steel Corrugated Decking 14” Wide Flange Beam Suspension Wire Cold Roll Channel Hat Channel 1/4” Gypsum Board Finish Double Glazed Curtain Wall Mullion
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WEAVER COURTYARD RENOVATION Design Build Studio Fall 2018 The Commons, in Spooner Hall, brings scholars and learners together across disciplines, to better understand the shared physical, biological, and cultural resources of the planet. Under the direction of Professor Keith Van De Reit, Design-Build Studio 509 completed the Weaver Courtyard Renovation. The class consisted of 17 students all with one shared goal, to successfully design, plan and execute all aspects of a complete construction project while under a budget. The class broke up into 4 teams to focus on different parts of the courtyard: the new ADA entrance, landscaping, a rainwater feature and the sculptures. The result was a space that was inviting, ADA compliant, and connects this underutilized location to initiatives across campus.
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Landscape Berm
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New Entry
Rainwater Collection
Rammed Earth Installation
Mounted Stone at Basin
Sun Dial Installation
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I was on a 4 person team that designed a new ADA entrance into Weaver Courtyard. Before our project, the only entrance into the courtyard was a set of stairs that was hidden behind a bulky fence. My team decided to push the stairs back in order to make a curved ramp with retaining wall that would lead into a new entrance. The project began with demolition of the existing stair and sidewalk. From there, we excavated about 4 feet deep. We laid rebar in order to pour the concrete footing, retaining wall, stair and sidewalk. The formwork we created for the wall was milled on a CNC and then built on site by us.
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URBAN AFFORDABLE HOUSING Urban Dwellings Fall 2019 Increasingly, people around the world are engaging in improving the urban environemnts they live in. Through community engagement, mapping and spatial narratives, I looked at urban form relative to the public transportation, infrastruture, streetscape environments and small scale interventions engage the arts, food and acive lifestyles. I came up with four main ares I wanted to focus on for this mixeduse mixed-income multi-family housing project: Food, Affordability, Crime and Health. While working in collaboration with community partners and design professionals, I designed a unique building that will bring the community together and create a healthy and safe place for people to live. Scan to view final project booklet: Click Here for Full Documentation
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Everett Ave
Douglas Elementary School Washington Blvd
Social Security Administration
NebraskaAve
Family Dollar
Housing Authority
Big Eleven Park
St. Mary’s Food Kitchen Uncle Sam’s Academy for Tots
State Ave 7th Street
11th Street
Stop N Go
CVS McDonalds
Minnesota Ave
9th Street
10th Street
8th Street
Bus Station
Public Library
6th Street
One Stop & Shop
Armstrong Ave
Ann Ave
Barnett Ave
The site is located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas on 8th Street and Minnesota Ave.There a not a lot of ammenities within a quarter mile walking radius, which is the average distance people are willing to walk. Kansas City, Missouri is located just east of the city over the river.
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PUBLIC COURTYARD • Bike Share • Community Food Garden • Water Feature • Public Seating
UNDERGROUND PARKNG
RETAIL
• Entrance via Alley
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Restaurant Grocery Store Coffee Shop Preschool
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Fitness Center Community Center Doctors Office Office Space
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LEVEL 3 1 BR + 1 BA 2 BR + 1 BA 3 BR + 2 BA Circulation
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Lawn areas for play / relaxation Outdoor Community Center Space
Raised meeting / seating point Bike Share Hub
Community Garden
Art / Local Sculpture
Multi-functional totem, lighting, advertisting, information sign
Community Garden Water Feature
Multi-functional totem, lighting, advertisting, information sign
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Sunken Amphitheater as performance space for musicians
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Outdoor coffee shop seating Raised meeting / seating point
ABOVE Courtyard Plan RIGHT Courtyard Persective
The overall theme for this project was ‘eyes on the courtyard’, a play on Jane Jacobs ‘eyes on the street’. This courtyard is a landmark for the city that will bring the community together and create a safe place for families to make memories,
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The overall layout of the building consists of underground resident parking, ground floor retail with 2 entrances to the apartments , a central courtyard and 3 levels of residential units (63 total units). There is a double loaded corridor to best utilize the space and allow each unit to get sunlight and views of the court-
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The construction type is three levels of wood frame construction on concrete podium. This type was chosen because it is becoming very common in mixed-use buildings due to its speed of construction, fire seperation, design flexibility, cost savings and reduced environmental impact.
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LATVIAN LOG CABIN Architectural Design I Fall 2017 The Amber Road trekking path is planned to allow long-distance hikers to traverse the country. I was tasked with producing a unique and creative design for a log cabin that could be placed along this route. The trekking cabin incorporated latvia’s heritage and is able to comfortably adapt to suit various environments along the trail, while becoming an iconic part of the landscape itself.
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The simple floor plans allow for hikers traveling both alone or with families to stop and spend the night at one of the cabins. The cabins have no running water, electricity or plumbing as they are intended to give hikers the full camp experience.
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Timber construction allows for each member to be brought to the site with as little site interruption as possible. The pieces are pre-fabricated so that they all fit together easily on site which in return makes for a fast and easy construction.
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ARCHITECTURE IN EUROPE Study Abroad Summer 2019 On this summer study abroad trip, I spent 5 weeks traveling throughout Europe. I visited London, Paris, Rome, Siena, Florence, Lyon, Aix en Provene, La Tourette, Marseille, Barcelona, Madrid and Prague. While there I studied urban design and infastructure (public space, natural features, waterways, monuments, transportation) and how these interact with buildings to create what is experienced as the publc realm. Through mapping, diagramming, sketching, and photography, I explored how cities are formed, how they function within and how buildings and civic spaces relate to eachother.
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