ELIZABETH NIKOOMANESH
ELIZABETH
NIKOOMANESH
enikoomanesh@gmail.com
EDUCATION 2008 - 2014
University of Kansas, Masters of Architecture (anticipated graduation date May 2014) GPA: 3.62 Studio GPA: 3.65
2004 - 2008
Blue Valley High School GPA: 3.7
EMPLOYMENT 2010 - Present
2007 - 2010
Insight Print and Display - Kansas City, MO Jobs include taking work orders, organizing online database, managing project progress, printing, finishing, and shipping. Super F League - Overland Park, KS Jobs include organizing player cards, retrieving and recording game scores, supervising activity, and selling merchandise.
SKILLS Computer Other
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Sketchup, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator Spanish foreign language, classically trained in piano, hand drafting, model making
HONORS Fall Summer 2008 Fall Fall Fall
2012 2012 2012 2011 2009 2008
University of Kansas Honor Roll Donald Ewart Memorial Scholarship Office of Admissions Scholarship University of Kansas Honor Roll University of Kansas Honor Roll Stilwell Elementary PTO Scholarship
ACTIVITIES 2012 - Present 2012 - Present 2009 - Present Summer 2012 2010 - 2011 2010 - 2011 2007 - 2008
University of Kansas Co-Rec Softball University of Kansas Co-Rec Basketball Active Member of AIAS KU Chapter Study Abroad in France and Spain Volunteer at Grace Gardens Assisted Living Member of Freedom by Design KU Chapter Volunteer at The Gables Assisted Living
BACKYARD CARE COTTAGE
The backyard care cottage is a 450 ft 2 unit intended to be a ‘granny flat’ for a family member that is in need of extra care. The most important part of the cottage was designing for people of age without stigmatizing. Three factors I felt were important were creating an area that was safe for the user, had ample storage since they would be downsizing, and had a significant work play area that would allow them to maintain their daily lifestyle.
south sun
section aa
east sun
section bb
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B
B
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4 11 5’
15’
5
30’
1. privacy screen 2. front porch 3. kitchen 4. office/breakfast corner 5. living area 6. back porch 7. gardening space 8. exercise corner 9. bedroom 10. laundry 11. bathroom 12. breakfast patio
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2’
5’
15’
smartly storable
work play
camouflaged safety
CO-HOUSING VILLAGE
The Co-Housing Village was intended for baby boomers to live when they reach the point when they have health problems and are in need of additional care. The goal of the village is to preserve as much independence possible for the people living there while still providing them with the help needed. A few of the most important design components of the project were creating a space that had the same environment as a home, downsizing while still maintaining plenty of storage, and providing residents with a work play area where they would spend a significant amount of time.
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5’
15’
Accessible Design Features
Exterior Courtyard
1. ground level entrance 2. single floor housing 3. slip resistant surface 4. functional clearance for approach 5. task lighting 6. doors do not project into corridors 7. egress doors open in direction of travel 8. paths of travel leading to an exit 9. barrier free paths with 5’ turning radius 10. corridors at least 42” wide 11. door openings 36” wide 12. accessible bathrooms 13. bathroom grab bars 14. sinks with clear-knee access 15. sleeping rooms with exterior egress 16. casement windows
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7 Recreational Room
Kitchen
Stargazing
Dining RR
12 RR Storage Laundry
16
Care Taker
11
Interior Courtyard
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9
4 Toolshed Mudroom
A
A
10 Living Room
Front Porch
2’
preliminary designs
15’
20’
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5
14
2
Private Units Destinations Circulation
PRIVATE STUDIO
This project was a wood shop in our client’s backyard in Old West Lawrence. Our studio designed, pre-fabricated, and installed the entire structure in a 4 month period. Everything is custom designed and built from the wall panels, roof, windows, interior shelving, and the sliding doors. My initial focus was designing and building the doors. Requirements: -200 ft 2 -Potential outdoor work space -Lots of storage space -Natural lighting -Pushed to the southwest corner of the lot -Blended with the existing house design -Minimal upkeep
n-s section
e-w section
2” 3’
10’
.875”
3”
20’
2.5”
3/4” x 1” ipe wood
3”
1” x 2” x 1/8” tube steel 3/4” x 3/4” x 1/8” angle iron
3.25” 7.25”
3.25”
3/4” thick tempered glass
2”
1.5”
MONACO CAR DEALERSHIP
The car dealership was just under 15,000 ft 2 and was heavily influenced by the site context in Monaco, France. The primary function was to showcase the high end cars in an auxiliary showroom as well as in outside displays.
second floor
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2
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1. owner’s office 2. owner’s office 3. car elevator
B
first floor
1
1. men’s restroom 2. women’s restroom 3. car elevator 4. conference room 5. general business offices 6. patron’s lounge 7. patron’s courtesy office 8. sales offices 9. reception
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B
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basement 1
1. wash bays 2. car elevator 3. auxiliary showroom/ car storage 4. mechanical room
10’
30’
4 3
60’
2
A
STUDY ABROAD