PORTFOLIO EMILY BIGELOW
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE | SUMMER 2024 LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Architecture
RECEIVED MAY 2023
Master of Architecture
EXPECTED AUG 2024
WORK EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | FUSCO, SHAFFER, & PAPPAS ARCHITECTS
MAY 2022 - PRESENT
• Construction Documentation: Produced details and architectural drawings. • Site Visits: Documented existing conditions and examined construction progress. • Client Meetings: Attended and assisted in meetings with clients.
EMILY BIGELOW CONTACT
PHONE: (517) 743-1036 EMAIL: ebigelow@ltu.edu
SKILLS
TEACHING ASSISTANT | LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
AUG 2021 - DEC 2021
• Critiques: Lead critiques for student lab work. • Lab Preparation: Assembled lab materials. • Advising: Provided assistance to students during lab. CONSTRUCTION INTERN | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MAY 2020 - AUG 2020
• Construction Supervision: Addressed concerns on site. • Reporting: Prepared Inspector Daily Reports for activities and incidents on site. • Quantifying: Recorded quantities for pay items. • Professional Communication: Contacted construction professionals in the field.
AWARDS VALEDICTORIAN Received highest GPA in the College of Architecture and Design for graduating class of 2023 TAU SIGMA DELTA Membership to the Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts
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MANGROVE NURSERY PG 5
MANGROVE NURSERY
CONTENTS 2 02 3 03 CONTENTS
REVITALOT FORT WAYNE PG 15
MOCAD LIGHTHOUSE
LITTORAL SPORTSPLEX PG 25
LITTORAL SPORTSPLEX
01 MANGROVE NURSERY
ARCHITECTURAL THESIS | FALL 2023 - PRESENT PROJECT CONTEXT Mangrove forests are valuable ecosystems to world health that have been rapidly declining due to human development. Restorative efforts in damaged areas have low success rates due to improper application of site conditions such as sunlight exposure, tidal waves, soil composition, and more. Damaged areas are also popular locations for further human development and aquaculture, which prevents forests from being regenerated due to land ownership issues. This project aims to find a way that architectural development can coexist with and aid in mangrove restoration through the alteration of improper site conditions. THESIS STATEMENT I intend to study indigenous mangrove housing units in combination with current construction standards and practices in order to learn how urban housing sprawl can co-exist with and aid in ecosystem rehabilitative efforts. As a vehicle for this investigation, I propose to re-design an existing housing development plan within Nusantara, Indonesia [New Indonesian Capital]. PROJECT LOCATION: NUSANTARA, INDONESIA PROJECT TYPE: HOUSING & ECOSYSTEM DESIGN
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HEALTHY MANGROVE
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E GROWTH PATTERNS
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EXISTING NUSANTARA MASTER-PLAN
SITE RESPONSE
The site for Indonesia’s new capital is located among several damaged sections of mangrove forest. Most are rated low to medium restoration probability due to current land ownership and site conditions. With the change in land ownership and use for the new capital, these sites have potential for restoration with the help of architectural intervention. A preliminary site plan is proposed to the left that will support healthy mangrove growth patterns over their lifespan.
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PRECEDENT STUDIES
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ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS
There are four main health factors critical to mangrove restoration that this housing complex aims to improve: sunlight/shading, soil conditions, tidal forces, and predation. The interventions will be designed in phases of mangrove growth according to the timeline below. In preliminary designs, there are several architectural elements that are key to achieving these goals: structure/foundation, roof form, human activity, and shading devices. Specific performance standards and evaluation criteria will continue to form these designs into the spring semester of 2024.
PRELIMINARY SHADING DEVICE DESIGN
SHADING DEVICE GRASSHOPPER CODE
CLIMATE STUDIO GRASSHOPPER CODE
Climate Studio used to evaluate performance of shading devices and ensure proper trasmissivity is achieved.
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02 REVITALOT FORT WAYNE SPECIAL TOPICS | SUMMER 2023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Revitalot was commissioned by The Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup (NPAW) of Fort Wayne Indiana. The goal of this project was to provide new ideas for resident-led site activation and methods of dissemination that would support these interventions. To achieve this, a three device campaign was designed that would engage a diverse range of community members. Along with this, several site interventions were proposed. I was responsible for designing the campaign strategy, project cards, and Instagram GIF. GROUP MEMBERS: JONATHAN HAHN, ISAAC FIFELSKI, AAMER SHIRAZIE, & MACKENZIE WILSON PROJECT LOCATION: FORT WAYNE, INDIANA PROJECT TYPE: RECYCLED INSTALLATIONS
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STARTER PACKS
Starter packs are quick and easy projects that can be completed in 12 hours or less with 1-3 people. These projects, like the Rubber Recliner, are perfect for residents with minimal time and resources who are looking to make improvements. In this case, recycled tires are used which can be obtained for free from local dealers.
MATERIALS: X2 Tires
X3 Bolts
X1 Wrench
X1 Power Drill
X1 Knife
ABBREVIATED STEPS: Insert Small Tire
STEP: 3 Cut 1/2 of rim
STEP: 2
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BASE PACK
Base packs are robust projects that can be completed in 100 hours with 1-5 people. Projects like the Pallet Portal require more man-power, time, and resources to complete. These are ideal for groups of residents who are looking to make large improvements over longer periods of time. In this case, recycled pallets may be obtained for free from local industries or purchased at discounted prices from local shops.
MATERIALS:
X50 Pallets
X300 Screws
X1 Power Drill
ABBREVIATED STEPS: STEP: 9 Twisted Tower
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New Pallet Foundation
STEPS: 6-7 Rotate 10°
Repeat 9X 19
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ENHANCEMENT PACK
Enhancement Packs are additions or adjustments to existing projects from the starter or base pack that can be completed in 48 hours or less with 1-3 people. These projects require varying levels of skill, ranging from simple painting projects, to those like the Wheelie Walkway which require previous knowledge from base packs. Projects like this are intended to promote continued maintenance and improvement of sites over time and are applicable for residents with varying degrees of time and resources.
MATERIALS: X2 Tires
X3 Bolts
X1 Power Drill
2’ Chain
X1 Wrench
ABBREVIATED STEPS: Tire Bridge Connected by Bolts
STEPS: 2-4 Excess Chain Ties to Existing Structure
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Photo Credit: Mackenzie Wilson
COMBO PACKS
Combo packs are full lot designs comprised of multiple starter, base, and enhancement packs. These lots are expected to accrue over long periods of time with the combined efforts of multiple residents. They will be presented through the interactive board game and Instagram page. New project ideas and progress updates from residents will be featured here through the use of hashtags. Your story
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Pallet Park Stage 1
Pallet Park Stage 2
Pallet Park Stage 3
Pallet Park Stage 4
Check out our newest base pack design! #revitaLOT #PalletPortal #FortWayne Photo Credit: Aamer Shirazie
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03 LITTORAL SPORTSPLEX COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN | SPRING 2023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Littoral Sportsplex is a hypothetical health and wellness facility located on Ashmun Bay in Sault St. Marie, Michigan. The project was intended to service the surrounding community through the use of three key program spaces: a pool, a curling/ice rink, and a fitness room. The building was also required to comply with the performance standards of the Living Building Challenge (LBC), including a particular emphasis on the health petal, materials petal, and water petal. The resulting design has a deep connection to the surrounding landscape. A series of indoor and outdoor programs cater to the existing activities of the bay while the building itself respects the wildlife living there. This project prioritizes those water-based activities that take place in the littoral zone (from the shore into Ashmun Bay), from which it gets its name. PROJECT LOCATION: SAULT ST. MARIE, MICHIGAN PROJECT TYPE: SPORTS FACILITY
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FORM & SITE
The building is located at the tip of Ashmun Bay where there is existing development and a surplus of activity. The form of the building was determined by the site forces displayed in the GIF below.
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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PROGRAM CONNECTIONS
The program spaces are interconnected between each other and the outdoors. As required by The Living Building Challenge health petal, views to nature and daylight are accessible from all spaces. Programs like the pool also have direct access to the corresponding outdoor programs.
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WATER MANAGEMENT
In accordance with The Living Building Challenge, net positive water is achieved on the site. This is made possible through the use of a living machine fueled by rainwater collection. This recycling and collection is able to produce a closed loop system for water usage.
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BUILDING SYSTEMS
Half of the building’s heating and cooling needs are provided by a solar thermal array on the Southern side. The evacuated tubes are inspired by the clear array of Maison Ille de France Universitaire. Hung from the roof structure on thin aluminum frames, the tubes resembles icicles to create an engaging experience from the boardwalk below.
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THANK YOU CONTACT Phone: (517) 743-1036 Email: ebigelow@ltu.edu