Erin Gevik “Design must seduce, shape, and more importantly, evoke an emotional response.� Conran - English designer
Erin Gevik Master of Architecture Architecture_Graduate in 2012 Bachelor of Science-Design Interior Design_Graduate in 2009 Personal Profile Design has always been an important part of my life. I have an emotional passion taking part in various design courses and employment opportunities to understand how objects and space can impact a person’s life. My education has supplied me with impeccable problem-solving opportunities and I believe that the design process is similar throughout the entire design realm. My knowledge with interior design and architecture will aid me in any creative field that I encounter. I am an exciting person to be around and I feel that my interpersonal skills allow people to feel comfortable in all situations. One of my best traits is my ability to listen and divulge details in order to develop a cohesive wholeness within various project types. My success in school and internships has led me to understand that I have the ability to achieve anything I set my mind to. Within my education, I have also had the opportunity to study across the globe which has proven to open my eyes to different cultures and experiences. Skills I have superior multi-tasking talents with the ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments and can develop solutions to challenging design problems. I have experience in graphic designs at both large and small scales to visually communicate defined brands or set objectives. My dependable leadership skills have been revealed with selection made by either fellow colleagues or professors and employers in higher positions. The design field has proven my ability to adjust and adapt in order to deliver on tight deadlines-something I enjoy and thrive on in aims to achieve success. I believe that it is important to surround yourself with a variety of people who are the best at what they do, in order to achieve the best solution or outcome. Personal Photography (Opposite page: from left-right, top-bottom) Temple of Heaven_Beijing Men dying textiles for purchase_Morocco Park Guell Columns_Barcelona View from the top of St. Paul’s Cathedral_London
Student Experience Student Project Healthcare Design Studio_Fall 2008 Brief Summary Design a campus plan, ambulatory surgical center, restaurant, and hotel for the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, IA Design Completion Sketch Up + 3DS Max + AutoCad + Photoshop + Illustrator Project A two person design problem completed as an interdisciplinary project between architecture and interior design students. The conceptual statement of the project: Combining the bionic principle of mimicking an original function of an organ (or even surpassing it) with the functionality of skin. A masterplan and detailed design including an ambulatory surgical center, restaurant, and hotel, were branded facilities and proposed to the existing Mercy Medical Center.
Proposed Project Statement Formulating a fresh, supportive addition to Mercy Medical Center will help to create a marketable medical campus in Mason City, IA. The facilities will serve as the launch of an innovative architectural fashion. This iconic design will lend itself to a new approach of transformation to the rest of the medical campus. It will become an area of significance to the region...a place where one’s recall of experiences will deliver recurrent visits back to the district. Doctors not interested in residing in Mason City, IA can still be a physician on campus via telecommunication. Efficiency for workers within the buildings is imperative to the wellness and health of those involved. Hospitable generosity and elite service will be provided for all occupants and customers at the surgical center, restaurant, and hotel.
Hotel Lobby
Restaurant Bar
Restaurant Dining
Exterior Entrance
Original Program Sketch
Final Floor Plan - Ambulatory Surgical Center
Campus Masterplan
Student Experience Student Project - Brief Summary Design an architectural office in Lincoln, NE Design Completion Sketch Up + Vray + AutoCad + Photoshop Project The fictional project started as an open-ended project which one was to design an architectural office. This included determining what type of office and associated employee types, but also one was to develop a brand in order to make various conceptual decisions within the remainder of the design process. ‘Tongue and groove’ (later T|G Design) was the inspiration to emulate a teamwork environment. This integral system, often used in flooring, would inspire the work of the various designers at the architectural office...each person needs the skills of the other - like it takes atleast two pieces of wood when installing a tongue and groove floor system. During the timeline of the project, creative solutions were needed to develop building program on the small site. Branding, conceptual integration, schematic design, and a final design were important through the process of this project. Research and investigation of local architectural offices helped to understand the program needs. Developed “Firm Profile” T|G Design encompasses a diverse team of: graphic designers, industrial designers, interior designers, product designers, architects, and artists. Each member of the staff plays an important part to ensure success during the design process. Without one member of the team, a design may suffer, so without one individual, there is no team. Collaboration is imperative to this innovative business.
Firm Logo
Inspiration Images
Interior View of Office
Student Experience Student Project - Brief Summary Design a winery and monastery in Omaha, NE Design Completion Sketch Up + Vray + AutoCad + Photoshop + Illustrator Project The fictional project utilized various conceptual ideas and creative ways to develop building program and site design. Investigation of various wineries helped to understand the program needed and a site adjunct course paralleled the importance of the site design. Within the winery, it was important to provide retail space for selling product that the monastery developed.
Moire Patterns A moire pattern is the development of more than one patterns overlap. These conceptual diagrams were completed in order to serve as a starting point for the design process. Each pattern was developed as the final image is of barb wire (far right). It was then developed further later in the project. (Photoshop)
Program Analysis Program diagrams and graphs help to explain spatial needs and volumes. The diagrams also help to describe the public vs. private necessities of a monastery/winery program desires as well as the adjacency of each. (Photoshop and Sketch Up)
Monastery
Space
Winery
Space
Volume
Public vs. Private
Adjacency
Volume
Public vs. Private
Adjacency
Interlace
Existing Program
Connect
Emerge
Slope
Layer
Vegetation
Conceptual Models Models used to explore varying concepts determined directly or indirectly from moire patterns (Made from found materials with insulation bases)
Shift Site Exploration Diagrams completed in order to understand site aspects to determine preliminary site design (Photoshop and Illustrator)
Aspect
Access Site Opportunity Site diagrams used to investigate program within the selected site area (AutoCAD and Illustrator)
Process Sketches Hand detailed sketches which re-evaluate site placement, investigate program overlap, and construction of materials (Hand Drawings)
Field Analysis Process of hand detailed diagrams developed from moire pattern. Program for the monastery and winery were considered through the process of adjusting the diagram (Photoshop and Hand Drawings)
Design Development Process diagrams, form compositions, and schematic images to understand spatial opportunities and adjacency (Sketch Up)
Winery Lobby
View from SE
Building Sections
Exterior Entrance
Professional Experience Professional Projects BVH Architects - Lincoln, NE (Project Locations Vary) Brief Summary Design Intern - 2008-2010 Design Completion Revit + AutoCad + Photoshop + Microsoft Office Project Types Retail, Mixed Use Housing, Community, Religious, K-12, Higher Education Responsibilities As a design intern at BVH Architects, I worked on several projects around Nebraska with great dependence and importance of rendering 2D and 3D design projects. The list below includes roles most important to the success of the creative experience: Designed professional project presentations, rendered project images, involved with design development and material selection, utilized computer aided drafting for construction documents and shop drawings, aided in final project stages (including project evaluation, punch list, and post occupancy evaluation).
Faith Christian Elementary Aided in process of rendering, construction documents, schedules, and materials selection Images produced by Revit rendering + Photoshop
University of West Stadium
Nebraska-Lincoln
Athletic Offices and Lounge for University of Nebraska student athletes. Aided in process of rendering Image produced by Revit modeling and rendering + Photoshop
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Knoll Dormitory (images to right: lobby/entry) Aided in process of rendering, construction documents, schedules, and materials selection Images produced by Revit rendering + Photoshop
Nebraska State Capitol Restoration of gift and retail shop within State Capitol Building. Aided in process of rendering, construction documents, schedules, and materials selection Image produced by Revit rendering + Photoshop