Danielle Voelkerding - Academic Works by Danielle Voelkerding

DANIELLE VOELKERDING Academic Works

DANIELLE VOELKERDING EDAC, LEED Green Associate

danielle.voelkerding@gmail.com // 636-432-4204

EXPERIENCE August 2020 - Present

CannonDesign | Architectural Tech Intern

August 2019 - December 2019

The University of Kansas | Teaching Assistant Natural Forces & Environmental Studies

June 2019 - August 2019

Lawrence Group | Architectural Emerging Professional

August 2018 - May 2019

Dirt Works Studio | Interior Finishes Manager

June 2018 - August 2018

Mercy Health System | Planning, Design, and Construction Intern

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION August 2016 - May 2021

Master of Architecture | University of Kansas Architecture Honor Roll | 2016 - Present 3.98 GPA

August 2020 - May 2021

Health + Wellness Certificate | University of Kansas

November 2020

EDAC | Evidence-Based Design Accredidation Certification

May 2020

LEED Green Associate | Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

RESEARCH, COMPETITIONS, & ACHIEVEMENT June 2020

Healthcare Environment Awards Student Submission | Christina Nieters

November 2019

The Architecture Masterprize | Dirt Works Studio | Honorable Mention

May 2018

Lakin Studio Design Competition | Top Four Finalist

October 2017

KU Architecture Student Show | First Place

2018, 2019, 2020

AIA St. Louis Scholarship

April 2020

KCAHE Scholarship

July 2019

Alpha Sigma Kappa National Scholarship | Second Runner-Up

August 2019

John J. Miller Scholarship, Greg Schulz Scholarship

August 2018

Frances Fuehrer Scholarship

INVOLVEMENT August 2017 - May 2020

Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies Sorority Candidate Educator | Fall 2018 - Spring 2019

August 2019 - May 2020

Architecture Mentor to Second Year Students

August 2016 - May 2020

American Institute of Architecture Students

August 2016 - April 2017

United States Green Building Council

In so many ways, my time at the University of Kansas was nowhere near what I expected, let alone the architecture program. But I am unbelievably grateful to have spent five years pursuing my dream, creating lifelong friends, and learning and growing so much along the way. Within this book are academic projects from first year to fifth year, with everything from attempting to draw to designing a 350,000 SF senior facility in Chicago. When I was a young and naive first year, I saved my files poorly, so early works are likely poorly documented; but the development of my work was wor th culminating together. Thank you to my family, friends, mentors, and more for suppor ting my dream and journey, I could not have done this without you.

DRAWING & MAKING first year works

WOOD, STEEL, & HOUSING

VIENDRA

NUNEMAKER RENOVATION

NUNEMAKER ADDITION

1040 MASS

SOCCER SANCTUARY

112

second year fall

second year spring

third year design build

third year studio

four th year fall

four th year spring

LAKE SHORE LANTERN fifth year spring

DRAWING & MAKING Spatial Understanding & Tactile Exercises Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Individual & Par tner Projects Fall 2016 Amy Van de Riet & Spring 2017 Anne Patterson ARCH 108 & ARCH 109

First year was a stronger culture shock than I expected. I didn’t expect to love being in studio so much, or be so self conscious about my ar tistic abilities amongst my talented peers. But it was phenomenal to dive deep into drawing, modeling, and conceptualizing the design process. First semester consisted of drawing context and understanding our surroundings through representation. We had various drawing exercises, modelled a form based on a quilt, modeled a wall system, and created a light box within one semester.

Second semester became slightly more architectural, with understanding of personal movement and its representation, modeling space and creating a journey, and eventually creating an academic suite on campus with a par tner.

Wescoe One-Point Sketch

Drawing & Making

Wall System

tions of form: full volume, partial surface, and truss surface. I love the airy quality of the final model, and its ability to show dimenDrawing & Making sion and space. It was the first time I experienced precise orthogonal and axonometric drafting.

Quilt Extrusion

RUSION

quilt pattern, I determined a system of extruding decided to make my forms attached at their ch element experienced positive and negative d more dimension, I determined three interpretavolume, partial surface, and truss surface. I love the final model, and its ability to show dimenwas the first time I experienced precise orthogoric drafting.

Drawing & Making

Light Box

LIGHT BOX

SPATIAL UNDERSTANDING

My first experience with a group happened with the light box. My group wanted a succession of elements that were extremely dynamic on the inside, and linear elements on the exterior to create a dynamic experience from repetition. I love how these elements photographed and show the depth of the space. In addition, it was clear to see how drastically light changes a space, and can hinder or promote the action within a space.

The light box exercise focused on assembling a form methodological to create unique light conditions, as well as drawing to represent its assembly. This was my first partner project, and was insightful to see how form impacts light and visa versa.

ENS

dio, I was able to have Anne Patterson k outside the box, and understand that same. She first showed us how a phon Hall, can relate to the place. Then, ever been to but would love to visit. this amazing door and plan, and I was photo to a scale version of the house. future designs.

Drawing & Making

Space From a Photo

To verify our understanding of perspective and understanding the relationship between plan and space, we found a photo from the Internet of a space we were fascinated by and then determined the relational points from the camera view. We placed where we thought the camera was, and proved it was correct through thread connecting the photo and the form.

spacious circulation. It also supported a high lookout that people Drawing & Making below are intrigued to experience. I also drafted with perspective and plan in new ways to prove the legitimacy of the design.

We embraced creative solutions for creating a journey through a kit of parts - each student got the same kit, and were tasked with creating a journey around a central form. We modeled this form, and then drafted the plans and elevations to technically document our work. Then, we drafted the space with a two point perspective.

on, we d the ansition of where the e a ramp. The core and people pective n.

Kit of Parts

MOTION 18

HUMAN ACTIVITY VISUALIZED Drawing & Making

In order to further understand the human experience, however, we had to understand the motion of a person. Understanding how to draw scale figures and different poses eventually led to filming ourselves in motion and recording it with our phones. Then we traced each element of motion, and interpreted our evolving form in a model and drawing progression. My motion was stretching, then transitioning from laying down to walking away. I decided to track myself from my head to my joints since lots of dynamic motion happens between my joints, and link these forms in a progression of panels. I used colored strings to separate the different stages of my motion, was well as show the transition of my joints.

Motion in Frames

This project is the most abstract that I have ever done. But I love its dynamic expression, and how beautiful the human experience can be visualized. Every mundane action is important to consider in a space, and the little details make a difference in a space. This project is the most abstract that I have ever done. But I love its dynamic expression, and how beautiful the human experience can be visualized. Every mundane action is important to consider in a space, and the little details make a difference in a space.

I chose to document the motion of sitting up from the couch and walking away. I used key points such as the elbow to connect movements of elements throughout the process, and then represented certain elements of the body in a 5 point line that was then connected through string. It was fascinating to see how a simple movement have be expounded upon to create active undulation and transition.

Drawing & Making

Movement Transition

Drawing & Making

the center of campus. I wanted to make the steep site a by linking the new structure to the preexisting structure Academic Retreat 23 as well as by creating a flat site atop the new structure outdoor gathering space. On the inside, all scholar spa southern views and controllable light exposure, as well angular offices with connecting mailboxes. I loved gett my hands on every detail and understand the small spa

The last project of first year was an academic suite on campus where visiting professors can have a private office and collaborative space. I partnered with Taylor Massey, and we designed our proposal to lift the sloped slight to horizontal, then inhabit the program beneath the maintain the vegetation on site while providing program for the professors. I loved withing with her, and the simplicity of the design.

Drawing & Making

Academic Retreat

WOOD, STEEL, & HOUSING Formed by Activity Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Fall 2017 - Prof. Kent Spreckelmeyer ARCH 208 - Form & Function

This studio was arguably my favorite studio ever. I loved working with Spreck, who has since been a key suppor ter and mentor throughout my academic experiences. I had endless oppor tunities to be creative and explore form and materiality in new ways. The studio was divided in three sections based on materials, but the brick projects quickly became a housing project in coordination with Chad Kraus’ third year studio. This was great because the third years were so insightful and kind with sharing their developments with us to build upon.

We also took our first deep dive into digital modeling and documentation, with Revit and Rhino being the first digital programs I’ve extensively used. The wood project had nothing digital, just hand drawings and building physical models, but the second and third projects were solely digital. At the time, I mourned the loss of physical creation, but I respect why we have to be digital, especially professionally.

Contemplation Chapel

Wood, Steel & Housing

Contemplation Chapel

When designing this chapel, the focus was a nondenominational space that can be flexible for many events and draw people in. I explored various forms that emphasize the best characteristics of wood, such as its linear nature and leaning two pieces to create an a-frame shape iconic with wood structures. To create appropriate proportions, I designed the angles of the overall a-frame to accommodate the golden rule of proportions. Then to create designated entry, I included an interior fin that undulated into the chapel space and out towards the edge to create entry and space for bathrooms. This effectively transformed the space and guided the journey of visitors. The roof disintegrates as it rises to create changing light characteristics and motion visitors upward.

Wood, Steel & Housing

A Place for Play

ENCLOSURE

FINAL

FULL STRUCTURE

SPACE FRAME

COLUMNS + FRAME

BRACING Tasked to create an outdoor basketball court in front of Allen Field House with a steel structure, I decided to place my proposal right in front of the entrance for access & engagement. I sunk the design to make sure Allen is the focus rather than my design, and clad the design in copper so that the proposal is shiny when new, but assimilated into the context as the copper patinas to green.

Wood, Steel & Housing

A Place for Play

Wood, Steel & Housing

HA HA LANDSCAPE

DEBRUCE CENTER

A Place for Play

PATINA COPPER

EAST ENTRY

Wood, Steel & Housing

Living Together

Within a development designed by the third year studio, our studio was asked to designed tiny housing that is ADA accessible and intended for multi-generational tenants. I created a housing module that is a one-bed one-bath unit, then created variations within it to have a two-bed-two-bath and a duplex with one or both units. This is intended for flexibility for developers to decide what to build, as well as multiple ways to embrace the southern exposure. No matter the amount of bedrooms or bathrooms, each unit is designed for the balance of introvert, extrovert, public, and private. The units are centered around a green corridors with playgrounds, fire pits, and more for residents to gather as a community.

Wood, Steel & Housing

Living Together

Wood, Steel & Housing

Living Together

Wood, Steel & Housing

TWO STORY LIVING SPACE

Living Together

ONE STORY LIVING SPACE

DUPLEX LIVING SPACE

VIENDRA Daycare & Exploration Center Lakin, Kansas, USA

Spring 2018 - Prof. Marie-Alice L’Heureux ARCH 209 - Senior Comprehensive Studio

Lakin, Kansas has large discrepancies between the amount of children in need of child care in comparison to the amount of safe child care available. The local hospital and senior care facility asked our studio to design a daycare facility that incorporates the intergenerational community, and promotes science education. Our studio traveled to Lakin to visit the site, met the client, and was the kick star t for this project actually occurring. HFG out of Wichita was pursing helping the hospital make this dream a reality, and decided along with the client their favorite

design for sharing with the Lakin community. This design is based of off The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a book I loved as a kid and a great way to consider growth, science, and engagement. The proposal twists and rises like a caterpillar, and is connected to the senior care for integrated intergenerational oppor tunities. I am lucky to have been one of the top four proposals that the client group chose, and I hope that soon this community can have a safe place for childcare.

Daycare Lobby

Viendra

EXPLORATION

CATERPILLAR CONCEPT DAYCARE

ADMINISTRATION

INTERACTIVE ENCLOSURE

PIVOTAL PLAN

Caterpillar Concepts

EXPLORATION DAYCARE ADMINISTRATION INTERGENERATIONAL SPACE SENIOR CARE

INTERGENERATIONAL LINK

ROOF

Viendra

SOUTH SPACE - CONNECTION COURTYARD

Intergenerational Courtyard & Site Plan

SITE PLAN + CONNECTION TO SENIOR LIVING

Viendra

RETIREMENT HOME INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITY SPACE SLEEPING SPACE ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF SUPPORT SPACE EXPLORATION CENTER MECHANICAL BUILDING FLOOR PLANS & ROOF

Program & Educational Spaces

TODDLER PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM

CAFE / EXPORTATION GATHERING SPACE

DIRT WORKS STUDIO Nunemaker Center Renovation Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Fall 2018 & Spring 2019 - Prof. Chad Kraus ARCH 509 - Design Build Studio

In 2018, the KU Honors Program reached out to Chad Kraus to propose a renovation of two classrooms at their home, Nunemaker Center. The spaces have been used for over 50 years for honors seminars, but are lacking a hospitable, engaging environment. Dirt Works Studio executed an exciting revitalization of the spaces for modern learning. The goal of this design-build endeavor was to create warm, inviting spaces that can open up to the 10,000 SF building for events and connectivity. Through materials, transparency, and technology, Room 102 and Room 108 at Nunemaker Center are able to better fit students and the education provided through the KU Honors Program.

TITLE Interior Finishes Manager DESIGNED / LED - Epoxy Sealing - Fire Marshall Proposal & Redesign for Concealed Door - Construction Documents - Piece Cuts /Dimensions - Final Install & Details - Wood Cladding CD’s & Install - Bump Out Cuts & Install - Back Painted Glass Details & Install - One of Four Speakers at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

ASSISTED WITH - Demolition & Floor Grinding - Corner Reconstruction - Drywall Cutting & Install - Cove Framing & Install - Electrical Taping - T-bar & Ceiling Install

Nunemaker Atrium Looking Towards Room 108

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Nunemaker Renovation

108

102

NUNEMAKER LEVEL 1 & PROJECT SCOPE

INCORPORATE NATURAL LIGHT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

ROOM EXPANSION CREATES RADIAL SYMMETRY ALONG HEARTH

OPEN CLASSROOMS TO THE ATRIUM FOR AMBIENT LIGHT

IMPLEMENT WOOD FOR WARMTH, TEXTURE & SCALE

Design Concepts & Execution

LEVEL 1 & SCOPE

EXTEND 102 FOR RADIAL SYMMETRY

EMBRACE BRUTALISM IDENTITY WITH CONCRETE

FINAL

EMBRACE ENTRY & VIEWS WITH GLAZING

ADD WOOD FOR WARMTH AND IDENTITY

Nunemaker Renovation

ROOM 102 BEFORE - INTERIOR

ROOM 102 AFTER - INTERIOR

ROOM 102 AFTER - EXTERIOR

Before & After

ROOM 108 BEFORE - INTERIOR

ROOM 108 AFTER - INTERIOR

ROOM 108 AFTER - EXTERIOR

DIRT WORKS STUDIO Nunemaker Addition - Campus Expansion Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Spring 2019 - Prof. Chad Kraus ARCH 508 - Materials and Tectonics

Since we were already renovating classrooms within Nunemaker Center, the home of the KU Honors College, the client wanted to see what an expansion to their current building could look like. They wanted to add an auditorium space, more seminar spaces, offices for staff, and study sanctuaries for students to be able to be inspired and focus. My design extends across the site to create a central green gathering space, reach towards the honors housing for easier access to Nunemaker, and hide the auditorium underground since the

program is massive and putting it underground creates easier thermal control. If the honors campus is to expand someday, their design should fill the site and create a sense of place for honors students within the Ku campus. Mass Timber was the lead material and structural system for the building, which creates strong contrast against Nunemaker’s Brutalist concrete materiality. It is also sustainable and creates a welcoming atmosphere.

Central Stair & Community Engagement

Nunemaker Campus

BAR

LANDSCAPE

KU CAMPUS

HONORS CAMPUS

BOX

Concepts & Site Management

SOLAR

WIND

STORM WATER

KU CAMPUS

TEMPLIN

DAISY HILL

NUNEMAKER

Nunemaker Campus

SITE PLAN & MODEL

Site & Model

OPEN TO BELOW

OFFICE 178 SF

RECEPTION

STORAGE

220 SF

Nunemaker Campus

71 SF

OFFICE 120 SF

OPEN TO BELOW

OFFICE 120 SF

CONFERENCE 380 SF

OFFICE 120 SF

MECHANICAL STORAGE 87 SF

CLASSROOM

375 SF

1550 SF

950 SF

710 SF

BATHROOM

MECHANICAL

STORAGE

CLASSROOM 860 SF

CLASSROOM 760 SF

BATHROOM 180 SF

CLASSROOM 710 SF

HAVENS 1500 SF

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM 2200 SF

MECHANICAL 250 SF

CLASSROOM

OFFICE

550 SF

110 SF

KITCHEN

CHAMBER

80 SF

6750 SF

PROJECTION 275 SF

STAGE 1000 SF

OFFICE 110 SF

BATHROOM 90 SF

CLASSROOM 360 SF

BATHROOM 100 SF

FIRST LEVEL

GROUND LEVEL

Site & Basement Plans

BATHROOM

HONORS CAFE

375 SF

180SF

SEMINAR

CLASSROOM

715 SF

STORAGE + HOLDING

STORAGE

375 SF

1750 SF

1080 SF

KITCHEN 560 SF

375 SF

OFFICE 87 SF

1500 SF

CONFERENCE 190 SF

OFFICE

87 SF

150 SF

FLEXIBLE OFFICE

OPEN TO BELOW

SENSORY GARDEN

OFFICE

1105 SF

OFFICE

110 SF

OFFICE 109 SF

OFFICE 140 SF

OPEN TO BELOW

OFFICE 178 SF

RECEPTION

STORAGE

220 SF

71 SF

OFFICE 120 SF

OPEN TO BELOW

OFFICE 120 SF

CONFERENCE 380 SF

OFFICE 120 SF

FIRST LEVEL

MECHANICAL STORAGE 87 SF

CLASSROOM

375 SF

1550 SF

950 SF

710 SF

BATHROOM

MECHANICAL

STORAGE

CLASSROOM 860 SF

CLASSROOM 760 SF

BATHROOM 180 SF

CLASSROOM 710 SF

HAVENS 1500 SF

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM 2200 SF

Nunemaker Campus

TESLA TILES 1X2 FURRING STRIPS MOISTURE BARRIER 7” POLYSTYRENE INSULATION 7 PLY CLTROOF 1’ SCREWS BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINUM CAP MOISTURE BARRIER 2” GRAVEL ROOF 6” POLYSTYRENE INSULATION ROOF DRAIN 2X2 FURRING STRIP CEDAR CLADDING

CASEMENT BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINUM WINDOW COMPOSITE CONCRETE / CLT SLAB

CEDAR STATIONARY LOUVER 1’ CONRETE PAVERS COMPATED SAND PLASTIC BARRIER 7” POLYSTYRENE INSULATION MOISTURE BARRIER 7 PLY CLT SLAB

6” FRENCH DRAIN 3/4” GRAVEL COMPOSITE WALL BOARD

DRAINAGE MAT 4” POLYSTYRENE INSULATION MOISTURE BARRIER 1’ CONCRETE WALL

7 PLY CLT WALL 3” ANGLE 3” SCREWS

4” CONCRETE SLAB MOISTURE BARRIER 2” POLYSTYRENE INSULATION 1 1/2” COMPACTED SAND 4” GRAVEL, 3/4” 3’ CONCRETE FOOTING EXPANSION JOINT DRAINAGE PIPE 3/4” GRAVEL

NORTH THRESHOLD WALL SECTION

North Threshold Wall Section

To create a transition between the KU Campus and the Honors Campus, the design proposal has a 5’ wide cavity on the north facade that extends the entire length of this building. This space works as a thermal barrier between north winds, an inviting north facade with cedar planks, and a space for balconies and mechanical ductwork for the building. This threshold is a key identifier of the design, and works effectively for habitant comfort and site response.

Nunemaker Campus

Y SHEAR WALL Y SHEAR WALL Y SHEAR WALL X SHEAR WALL X SHEAR WALL X SHEAR WALL

PATH A A PATH APATH PATH B B PATH BPATH

INSTRUCT INSTRUCT INSTRUCT STUDY STUDYSTUDY

TRUSS TRUSSTRUSS COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN

VERTICAL EGRESS VERTICAL EGRESS VERTICAL EGRESS

MENTOR MENTOR MENTOR SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT

SLAB SLAB SLAB BEAM BEAM BEAM Y SHEAR WALL Y SHEAR YWALL SHEAR WALL

A A PATHPATH A PATH

INSTRUCT INSTRUCT INSTRUCT

X SHEAR WALL X SHEAR XWALL SHEAR WALL

B B PATHPATH B PATH

STUDY STUDY STUDY

TRUSS TRUSS TRUSS

VERTICAL EGRESS VERTICAL VERTICAL EGRESS EGRESS

MENTOR MENTOR MENTOR

COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN

SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT

SLABSLAB SLAB BEAMBEAM BEAM

PROGRAM

EGRESS

STRUCTURE

East/West Site Section

Nunemaker Campus

ENTRANCE FROM TEMPLIN HALL

Campus Experiences

NORTH THRESHOLD LOOKING INTO THE CAMPUS

1040 MASS Mixed Use Development Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Fall 2019 - Prof. Steve Padgett ARCH 608 - Urban Dwelling

With the COTE 10 Sustainability Measures in mind, this project was focused on activating the currently vacant lot of Mass Street and 11th Street in Lawrence, Kansas. The development consists of three retail suites at the pedestrian level, as well as various housing units with a green corridor above. There are 32 housing units, 8 of which are ADA accessible. Despite introducing a new material to the Mass Street facade language, the exterior faces of the development are of Downtown Design Guidelines. In contrast, the internal faces of the development are extruded and angular, creating private outdoor spaces in tandem with the green corridor.

Green Corridor Facing the Courthouse

1040 Mass

WEAVER’S DEPARTMENT STORE

U.S. BANK 9TH ST.

CHIPOTLE

RAMEN BOWLS

PEPPERJAX GRILL

JAZZHAUS

KANSAS SAMPLER LAWRENCE SARAH’S FABRICS

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

ESSENTIAL GOODS MINSKY’S PIZZA

WILD MAN VINTAGE

THE TOY STORE REPLAY LOUNGE

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SALVATION ARMY

D&D TIRE

LOUISE’S BAR

SUNFIRE CERAMICS

NEW HAMPSHIRE ST.

10TH ST.

ENCORE CAFE

SYLAS & MADDY’S GRANADA EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS

URBAN OUTFITTERS LUCKY DOG OUTFITTERS PAPA KENO’S PIZZERIA

MACELI’S BANQUET HALL 11TH ST.

JAPANESE GARDEN WATKINS MUSEUM

1040 MASS DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY BUILDING

POLICE STATION

MASSACHUSETTS STREET

MASS STREET SODA

COUNTY COURTHOUSE

VERMONT STREET

PARKS & RECREATION

KENTUCKY STREET

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP

RHODE ISLAND STREET

BROTHER’S BAR & GRILL

ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL

CHILDREN

0’ 50’

100’

SITE & COMMUNITY CONTEXT

200’

400’

BAR

COMMUNITY

PARK

FOOD

ENTERTAINMENT

RETAIL

FITNESS

SOUTH PARK

Context & COTE

As discussed, the core of this project is the focus on sustainability through COTE. As a result, the studio focused on developing the 10 sustainability measures specifically to our project. The triple bottom line was also critical to understanding how well our design benefited the community though sustainability - planet, profit, and people are all critical to a successful sustainability project. Planet is supported in 1040 Mass through the development of ecology on the gray field site. Nearly all horizontal surfaces are filled with vegetation, and there are spaces dedicated to trees, gardens, and different grasses. These various ecosystems should invite insects, birds, and mammals alike to the site. Profit is supported through the large retail spaces that are new to the Mass Street Experience. A grocery store, a daycare, and a gymnasium are all retail tenants that support the residents, as well as diversify the Mass Street experience. The residential tenants support the retail below, and visa versa, for a cyclical support system within the development. People are the core purpose and intent of architecture. This development has different spaces to support the needs and desires of people. From new retail spaces, to unique engaged vegetated areas, to the desirable location of this development, 1040 Mass supports its residents and the Lawrence community.

1040 Mass

LOADING & TRASH 1175 SF 2

GYM 3650 SF

2 UP MECH 315 SF

MECH 245 SF

TRANSITION 875 SF

DN UP

STORAGE 130 SF

17 UP

DAYCARE 3650 SF

MECH 725 SF

TENANT STORAGE 1215 SF

6 18

7 DN

LOBBY 890 SF UP

MECH 400 SF

20 STORAGE 975 SF

21 9 UP

10 400 SF

LOADING 485 SF

22 UP

GROCERY STORE 7375 SF

11 UP

MECH 675 SF

23 12

MECH 315 SF

12 UP

UP DN

PARKING ENTRY 1250 SF

SITE & LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

315 SF DN

W/D

22’ - 0”

20’ - 0”

W/D

50’ - 0” 20’ - 8”

1 BED / 1 BATH 375 SF8

25’ - 0”

1 BED / 1 BATH / ACCESSIBLE 525 SF 8

Plans & Units

2 DN MECH 315 SF

4 DN

DN DN

5 DN

6 DN

DN DN

9 DN

DN DN

MECH 315 SF

LEVEL 4

21’ - 0”

23’ - 0”

25’ - 0”

LEVEL 3

W/D

MECH

22’ - 6”

UP 22’ - 6”

8 3 BED / 2 BATH 8 1,570 SF

2 BED / 2.5 BATH 8 1,180 SF

40’ - 0”

1040 Mass

MODULESMODULES GAP GAP STEP BACKWARD STEP BACKWARD TWO STORY TWOUNITS STORY UNITS

VERTICALVERTICAL VENTURI VENTURI SHELL FACADE SHELL FACADE VALLEY / VALLEY SOUTH GREEN / SOUTHSPACE GREEN SPACE

INITIAL HOUSING INITIAL HOUSING MODULE MODULE SHELL SHELL PUSH / PULLED PUSH /HORIZONTALLY PULLED HORIZONTALLY AT VERTICES AT VERTICES CREATESCREATES PRIVACY PRIVACY & VIEWS & VIEWS

PUSH / PULLED PUSH /VERTICALLY PULLED VERTICALLY AT VERTICES AT VERTICES CREATESCREATES SLOPED ROOF SLOPED & DRAINAGE ROOF & DRAINAGE

UNIFY SHELLS UNIFYWITH SHELLS RAILINGS WITH RAILINGS CREATESCREATES PEDESTRIAN PEDESTRIAN FORM INTERACTION FORM INTERACTION

TIER BALCONY TIER BALCONY SPACE TOWARDS SPACE TOWARDS EXTERIOREXTERIOR CREATESCREATES OUTDOOROUTDOOR SPACE & SPACE PROTECTION & PROTECTION

Form & Function

GREEN CORRIDOR GREEN CORRIDOR PRISMATIC FORM & BALCONIES PRISMATIC FORM & BALCONIES VEGETATED RAINWATER VEGETATED RAINWATER SYSTEM SYSTEM

SPACE BECOMES SPACE BECOMES STACKS STACKS GREEN FACADE GREEN FACADE PUSHSPACES & PULL SPACES PUSH & PULL

ENERGY GENERATION ENERGY GENERATION SOLAR SOLAR AND WINDAND WIND PASSIVE TECHNIQUES PASSIVE TECHNIQUES

RAINWATER UTILIZATION RAINWATER UTILIZATION SYSTEM SYSTEM WATER FLOW VISUALZED VIA VEGETATION WATER FLOW VISUALZED VIA VEGETATION

- VEGETATION PUSHINGPUSHING INWARD -INWARD VEGETATION - BRICK VENEER PUSHINGPUSHING OUTWARDOUTWARD - BRICK VENEER

FACADE MATERIALITY FACADE MATERIALITY INSIPRESED BY THE REPETITION INSIPRESED BY THE REPETITION OF FORM OF FORM

1040 Mass

Transversal Section & Elevation

COTE 10 Sustainability Measures 1 - Integration - undulating form for and by wind - space between units for stack ventilation - engagement with nature and water flow - terrace for vegetated roofs and daylighting 2 - Community - promote activity at the corner of 11th & Mass - residential support retail, retail supports residential - daycare, grocery store, clinic, gym - transparency to pedestrians 3 - Ecology - community gardens attract insects and animals - native plants for long term survival - different light exposures & human activity for diversity 4 - Water - storm water management w/ vegetation retention - filter through building 5 - Economy - flexibility in retail, appeal of units in residential - form follows function, identifiable location 6 - Energy - turbines in stack chimneys - solar systems southward facing roof slopes - ample daylighting for minimal energy consumption - thermal mass through vegetation - water transfer from above, work with gravity 7 - Wellness - natural ventilation and daylighting - views and access to vegetation - retail that promotes health and activity - locally grown food sources 8 - Resources - CLT construction & rammed earth / recycled brick veneer - local vegetation & food production - repetitive units for simplified construction 9 - Change - structure & partitions independent - passive intentions with backup systems 10 - Discovery - modular form, linear concepts create curves - contrast of green oasis and urban context

1040 Mass

Longitudinal Section & Elevation

1040 Mass

GREEN CORRIDOR ACTIVITY & ECOLOGY

ACCESSIBLE UNIT

Green Corridor & Accessibility

SOCCER SANCTUARY Holistic Health & Wellness Facility Madina, Accra, Ghana

Par tner Project with Christina Nieters Spring 2020 - Prof. Kent Spreckelmeyer ARCH 609 - Senior Comprehensive Studio

Soccer Sanctuary is a soccer training academy in Accra, Ghana. The project is composed of the master planning of 73-acre site with Residence for 90 Student Athletes, Health and Wellness Clinic, and Training and Education Facility as well as the in-depth architectural design process, with strong emphasis on research, up to construction details of the Health and Wellness Clinic. The Soccer Sanctuary is a place where all aspects of health unite around soccer. The athlete and the community share their passion and growth through health, nutrition, and spirituality.

The goal is “to foster well being for the holistic athlete”, designing spaces that suppor t and oppor tunities that educate their health, their nutrition, and their spirituality, all coming together to create wellbeing for the soccer player and the greater community.

Central Scrimmage Field

PERSPECTIVE BY CHRISTINA NIETERS

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While designing a 73 acre site, we saw the impor tance of the athlete journey, where an athlete goes from their private residence, to join the community in wellness preparation, and then continue to soccer. The Wellness center and the Gameday field will draw the community in from the market street on the Nor th while the southern edges provide semi-private spaces for the athletes as well as the existing boarding school below. The wellness center will unite the two, where both can get their morning nutrition, center themselves mentally and spiritually, and physically prepare for the day. Then the athletes would head to train and ultimately end at the gameday field.

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Higher Education Primary Education Retail Residential Religious Healthcare Spor ts

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Concepts & Core Research

Religion is a core principle of Ghanaian life. In Ghana, the population is 71% Christian, 18% Muslim, 5% traditional, and 5% nonreligious. There has been a recent coexistence among religions. An African adage says, “The sky is large enough for birds to fly around without one having to bump into the other.” The site is located in a semi-arid coastal savanna climate, or a steppe climate. In Ghana, the sun is equatorial, so it is intense. Southwestern winds need to be captured through passive designs while at the same time, Harmattan sand storm winds need to be blocked. Also, blackouts can happen daily because of lacking infrastructure.

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Religion - In Ghanaian culture, faith affects not only physical, but also mental, social, economic realms of one’s life. Faith in traditional African culture is not simply another aspect of one’s life. It is a way of life that permeates the other aspects of one’s life. For example, sickness is not simply a physical problem, but a result of life imbalance, maybe an imbalance of one’s social life: family relations or relations with ancestors. Soccer - Soccer also inherent to the culture and identity of Ghana and especially in the capital of Accra.

Community - A lot of health knowledge is shared mainly by word-of mouth, so creating public spaces brings both educational and communal oppor tunities. Education - Outside of the classroom learning enhances a student’s education. The goal is “to foster well being for the holistic athlete”, designing spaces that suppor t and oppor tunities that educate their health, their nutrition, and their spirituality, all coming together to create wellbeing for the soccer player and the greater community.

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Aerial Scope

Soccer remains at the core of our facility. The three aspects of wellbeing, health, nutrition, and spirituality, are split into 3 areas surrounding the soccer field. These attributes are located in relation to where the site can best suppor t them, such as the nutrition component being adjacent to agricultural resources located on fer tile soil. The facility is designed for the athlete as well as the community to integrate educational experiences and provide wellbeing for the community as a whole. The health, nutrition, and spiritual resources for the local community are located far away, such as the University of Ghana Medical Center and the Madina Zongo Spor ts Complex -, but this campus provides immediate access to these well being resources.

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SITE FORCES

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HEALTH SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Implementation

AGRICULTURE SUSTAINABILITY

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FLOORPLANS BY DANIELLE VOELKERDING

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Cour tyards create an outdoor space that can serve as a waiting room for patients’ families. The traditional African healthcare mindset and systems are still present in cer tain areas. Traditional healers continue to use medicinal plants and communication with ancestors as par t of the diagnosis and treatment of patients. While Western medicine has its benefits, yet it is sometimes despised because it replaces traditional methods without seeing benefits of traditional healing. It is necessary to inter twine the advantages of both traditional and Western healthcare systems to create the best education, health, and culture for the community. To draw from traditional healthcare, the cour tyards allow communal spaces for families to wait and socialize, especially in a natural place. This green space is wrapped by circulation that leads to open air rammed ear th masses, a sustainable solution as well as a tie to native materials. Ramps provide direct accessibility on the nor th and promote activity on the southern sides. An athlete can use the sprinting track to run towards the game day field. The paths radiate outward onto the site and come together at the community soccer field. The complex is generally open to create a sense of safety. The 73-acre site originally had a boundary wall around the perimeter, but research has shown that walls put up for security actually promote crime as they eliminate visibility and entice criminal action. Other means of barrier were explored to promote visibility and accountability.

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People will filter from the field to the health building through the lobby and restrooms into the building. Spaces like the locker room and physical training suppor t athletes to the south and exam rooms and a pharmacy suppor t community to the nor th, but spaces can be used by both. Additionally, staff have a por tion as well for more privacy. The health building promotes both reactive and proactive healthcare, providing exam rooms for a variety of health professionals to assist the community as well as a physical training center to strengthen in the individual’s health in advance. Similar to the health, the nutrition building is built

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on a 4 ft grid for efficient construction. Here the market stalls act as the filter. On the southern par t, the athlete can grow their food in the greenhouse and prepare it in the kitchen. Fresh food will also be accessible to the community through the restaurant in the nor th. Once through the filter, athletes and community members experience a large gathering space for 1500 people. The space is surrounded by a panorama of nature and the reflection pond. Near the filter are spaces for individual worship and focus. Ramps circumnavigate the gathering space and arrive at the viewing mezzanine.

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4” X 8” TIMBER LINTEL 2” X 4” SHUTTER FRAME 22.5 DEG. SHUTTER SYSTEM

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LAKE SHORE LANTERN Urban Senior Care Facility Chicago, Illinois, USA

Par tner Project with Rachel Stagner & Allison Kelly Spring 2021 - Prof. Hui Cai ARCH 807 - Health & Wellness Capstone Studio

Ourr proposal, Lake Shore Lantern, strives to foster an engaging future for all. Our holistic approach strives to create a multi-generational housing community that boosts resident independence, suppor ts community engagement, and encourages spontaneity. Through our design, we bridge the gap between multiple ages and abilities in the Hyde Park community. Contextual factors specific to Hyde Park that impacted design decisions. This includes the existing housing discrepancies between average income and above average housing costs, as

well as the need for more access to healthy food options within the neighborhood. Lake Michigan, Promontory Point, nearby parks such as Jackson Park, and the Museum of Science and Technology are nearby locations that residents can enjoy and engage in physical activity

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Site & Massing Response

PUSH & PULL PROGRAM TO ENHANCE PLAZA EXPERIENCE & CAPTURE DAYLIGHT

PUSH & PULL TO DISTINGUISH PODIUM & TOWER

ANGLE EASTERN FACADE 15 DEGREES FOR PARKING ENTRY & WIND DEFLECTION

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Context & Connectivity

Here you can see our proposal and how it is nestled in the Hyde Park context. Our building is 18 stories and surrounded by activity and access. Our building is centered around the plaza and our cour tyard and balconies provide connectivity into the plaza. The massing is separated by a tower and podium, and the tower extends over our podium, and since each floor plate waves in and out, units on that side become larger and smaller. Key drivers of the design were engagement, spontaneity, and independence. Community Engagement exists in many ways, especially in the intergenerational cour tyard where many ages and abilities can gather. Our plaza suppor ts spontaneity since vendors, food trucks, and enter tainment can fluctuate in this space. Resident independence is best visualized in various access into green space, especially three season rooms seen here in the form.

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DANIELLE VOELKERDING danielle.voelkerding@gmail.com https://issuu.com/daniellevoelkerding

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