Ian McLaughlin Architecture Portfolio

IAN McLAUGHLIN PORTFOLIO

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & PLANNING M. ARCH 2013 SELECTED WORKS - 2008-2013

KANSAS MISSOURI

AUSTRALIA

FALL 2012 - COMMUNITY / CULTURAL - LAWRENCE, KANSAS

SPRING 2012 - COMMERCIAL - WICHITA, KANSAS

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER ADDITION

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KANSAS ENERGY CENTER 11 CIRCULAR QUAY MASTERPLAN

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SPRING 2011 - FABRICATION - LAWRENCE, KANSAS

DESIGN + BUILD

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FALL 2010 - COMMUNITY - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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FALL 2009 - COMMUNITY - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

BRUSH CREEK LIBRARY

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SKETCHES

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FALL 2011 - URBAN PLANNING - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

FALL 2008 - PRESENT

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER ADDITION LAWRENCE, KANSAS - FALL 2012 COMMUNITY / CULTURAL

PURPOSE Investigating the expansion possibilities to the south of the Lawrence Arts Center, the purpose of this project was to design an addition with live/work space for artists, as well as gallery space to display their work. Included within this program was a conference room for staff at the LAC. An emphasis was placed on landscaping and how to effectively provide usable space for the community and the Arts Center.

CONTEXT / SITE The LAC has been a hub for art, artistic education and performances in the Lawrence area since 1975. Through a wide spectrum of exhibitions, it introduces artists and creates interest in all fields of the arts.

The LAC fosters community involvement providing classes and educational lectures, engendering a sense of community in the surrounding area.

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At the city scale, the LAC’s location near other arts functions in East Lawrence and Massachusetts St. begins to create an arts district. While there isn’t currently any connection between the arts facilities, there is a potential to create an arts district.

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ARTS PERCOLATOR LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER SITE 10TH ST.

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4 ENTRANCE / CONNECTION

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6 SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

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Conference Gallery Artist in Residence

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1 Entrance 2 Conference 3 Storage 4 Restroom 5 Gallery 6 Mechanical 7 Exterior Hall 8 Studio 9 Kitchen / Dining 10 Bedroom 11 Existing Facility

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LIGHTING It was important to consider lighting in the design of the artist residences and the gallery spaces to provide adequate natural light for the display of artwork. Soft, diffuse light is desired to create an appropriate environment for viewing art and removing glare. Indirect light is created through a series of sky lights and light coves supplementing natural light where necessary. Light fixtures are hidden within ceilings and skylights to create clean, uncluttered spaces for the display of artwork.

This ethereal lighting strategy is carried out through the artist living spaces and conference room to give a similar effect.

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2’x20’ skylight T5 fluorescent

light cove w/ T5 fluorescent 2’x4’ metal panels

2’x4’ perforated metal panels

dual stagger T5 fluorescents 1/8” steel plate

2’x4’ perforated metal panels 5/8” gyp. board paint

light cove w/ T5 fluorescent recessed track lighting

1”x2” metal subframe

2’x4’ acrylic panel w/ 1/4” reveal

2’x4’ metal panels 1/4” steel plate

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WALL SECTION 02

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INITIAL DESIGN

FINAL DESIGN

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KANSAS ENERGY CENTER WICHITA, KANSAS - SPRING 2012 COMMERCIAL

PURPOSE The Purpose of this project is to propose a center which can cumulatively house the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS), the Kansas Geological Society (KGSo), and the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC).

Locating these three agencies in one facility creates a collaborative working environment providing a unified center for customers.

While the center must foster collaboration for the three agencies, it must also visually and physically separate each agency due to regulatory relationships among the organizations.

CONTEXT / SITE The site of the Energy Center is an undeveloped field in the northeastern suburbs of Wichita. Contextually, there is a large degree of suburban sprawl in the vicinity with a number of office parks, strip malls and neighborhoods.

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The issues arising in the design are how to prevent further sprawl and provide a sense of identity to the site, where none is readily available. Another challenge is how to positively influence future developments.

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1 Entrance 2 Reception 3 Office 4 Conference 5 Work Space 6 Library/Filing 7 Storage 8 Research 9 Sample Processing 10 Mechanical

11 Loading Dock 12 Warehouse Storage 13 Education 14 Server Room 15 Restroom 16 Hearing Room 17 Break Room 18 Mailing/Printing 19 Open Work Area 20 Courtyard

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6” rigid cellular insulation 4” concrete roof decking

parapet flashing counter flashing

W12 x 26 steel beam

2” x 4” steel backing

vapor barrier 5/8” OSB sheathing W24 x 104 steel girder

wall assembly

dropped plaster ceiling

gravel ballast

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6” rigid cellular insulation 5/8” OSB sheathing 4” concrete roof decking

W12 x 26 steel beam W24 x 104 steel girder

PARAPET DETAIL

level 2 15’-0” expanded aluminum panel rain screen (Hardie Board) 5” deep c-channel 2” air gap

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2” air gap rain screen (Hardie Board) steel headers

3” rigid cellular insulation

window flashing

vapor barrier 3/4” OSB sheathing

5” deep c-channel

steel stud framing 16” o.c.

expanded aluminum panel

operable window system

support bracket T-brackets

TYP. WALL SECTION

level 1 0’-6” 6” concrete floor slab vapor barrier 2” rigid cellular insulation gravel spread concrete footing 6” drainage pipe

WINDOW DETAIL

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The front entrance of the building opens up onto the shared reception of the KGS and KCC.

A typical open office layout, using large windows and a translucent curtain to distribute light.

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CIRCULAR QUAY MASTERPLAN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FALL 2011 URBAN PLANNING

CONTEXT / SITE Circular Quay, also known as Sydney cove, is a complex site that contains multiple layers of significance to the surrounding area. Located on the southern shore of Port Jackson, the Quay is a cove nestled between two headlands. The First Fleet of British colonizers settled here in 1788 and prior to that the area was used as a fishing area to aboriginal people. Since its settlement this point has been the gateway to the city for many years.

Located between the Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay is a prime location for a variety of activities. The area provides an entrance to the central business district in downtown Sydney. Due to its location towards the center of the city It also presents itself as a prime transportation hub via ferries, trains, cruise ships and automobile. The Quay is also a popular tourist location, located next to such popular landmarks and the historic “Rocks� area which is a prime shopping district.

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SITE ANALYSIS To better understand such a complex site we worked individually to accumulate information about the Quay’s history and existing state to develop it into a comprehensive site analysis.

I then took the information and developed it into easy to read diagrams displaying the key areas of the analysis. These diagrams identify areas such as building typology, green space, pedestrian traffic, and transportation. This helps gain a better understanding of what occurs in the Quay at the human scale.

BUILDING TYPOLOGY

Transport Commercial Retail

GREEN AREAS

Green Spaces

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Train Bus

CONNECTIONS + BARRIERS

Barriers Connections

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Hotel Cultural Residential Restaurant/Cafe

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SOFT EDGE / HARD EDGE

Soft Edges Hard Edges

_Identify the dichotomy of the past uses of the Quay as well as the present. _ Emphasize the effect of the city grid on the Quay. _ Display the historical significance of the headlands and the natural landscape.

PRECINCTS AND PROMENADES

Promenades Precincts Green Precincts

_ Create diverse precincts with activities relating back to specific areas of the site. _ Recognize and celebrate the fractured nature of the existing Quay by creating staggered promenades. _ Create public squares as nodes at the terminus of promenades.

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Light rail Removal of Expressway Green Pedestrian Links

_ Provide alternative means of transportation to and around the Quay.

Waterfront Promenade Train

_ Remove heavy vehicular traffic from waterfront, reconnecting it with the city center. _ Provide a unified pedestrian fore-shore.

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MASTERPLAN ENLIVEN DAWES POINT

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_ Terrace land and add ramps to create more accessible and usable space. _ Create a unique activity at the point with the addition of a public museum. _ Redirect automotive traffic restoring the connection to the headlands.

PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE CAMPBELLS COVE _ Bridge the cove to reconnect Dawes Point with the Quay. _ Create public activities on the waterfront while maintaining private access from the hotel. _ Adaptively reuse Campbells Stores to create a more diverse range of activities.

CONNECTED CENTRAL HUB _ Reconnect pedestrian routes to the Quay by removing heavy infrastructure and traffic. _ Create and emphasize links to other districts of the city. _ Establish new developments specific to the area. _ Develop an integrated and organized transportation hub.

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_ Celebrate the arrival and departure sequences to create an enjoyable experience.

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PRECINCT DESIGN CONCEPT After the initial masterplan for the Quay, the group’s focus was shifted to creating a concept for Campbells Cove and Dawes Point. The overall concept emphasizes the design principles in the masterplan. The design maintains the existing soft edge of the headland and the form of the cove. Bridging across Campbells Cove provides a pedestrian link to Dawes Point while maintaining the private space required by the hotel at the north of the cove. To revitalize these areas we lined them with public spaces, adaptively reusing the warehouses east of the cove and placing a museum on Dawes Point.

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Currently Campbells Cove is under utilized, primarily acting as a waterfront for the Hyatt hotel and boat docking. To revitalize this area we created a series of public wharves which reference the historic finger wharves used as warehouses and storage. This creates opportunities for public activities along the water edge. Further enhancing this area the Campbells Stores, which have historically been used as warehouses, are renovated to function as studios, galleries, and restaurants.

Dawes Point Park was seen as an unattractive space due to its location and steep topography.

By terracing the land more usable space is available which can be easily accessed via ramps. Maintaining a series of unique experiences, we designed a museum which would sit within the landscape. The museum and landscape reference the radial shape of the battery and old fort, previously occupying the point. The museum would feature exhibits in sub grade galleries on the history of the site as an aboriginal grounds and a military fort.

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GROUND LEVEL CIRCULATION

SUB LEVEL 1 CIRCULATION

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The staggered public promenade bridging over Campbells Cove.

Terraced landscape on Dawes Point leading up to the museum.

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DESIGN + BUILD LAWRENCE, KANSAS - SPRING 2011 FABRICATION

CONTEXT / SITE The purpose of the design-build project was to utilize good craft and design to create a better working environment for the Studio 409 and 804 warehouse. The warehouse, located in the East Hills business park on the edge of Lawrence, is in a semi-industrial setting. Upon entering the warehouse there is a large steel and glass partitioned anteroom before the actual shop space, which makes up the majority of the building.

It contains desks for Studios 409 and 804, a conference room, kitchen, and restrooms.

A previous Studio 409 designed and constructed 60 desks for the space made of large steel tube frame and a laminated plywood work surface. The effect of the desks is that of a heavy frame, anchoring the desk to the floor, and a light table surface which appears to float over the frame on invisible fasteners.

The issues within the work space is the general lack of seating for the desks and the two occupying studios. Inherently seats are borrowed or moved into the conference room, creating difficulties in the shared space.

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To begin the design-build process we were each assigned a material and then tasked with learning the basics required to utilize each material. I started experimenting with the concrete in a basic 1.25”x 8.5”x 8.5” tile form. I tested different forms and mixtures focusing on craft, accuracy, and strength of the final product until I reached a tile that fit within the predetermined tolerances.

The next step was to experiment with concrete’s limits and unique qualities through material “play”. With each successive iteration of the tile I was able to experiment with form work, and alterations before and after setting, ultimately achieving an abstraction of the original tile.

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1 Entrance 2 Office 3 Kitchen 4 Restroom 5 Studio 409 6 Studio 804 7 Conference 8 Warehouse

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CONCEPT To fix the lack of seating, we designed and manufactured 15 stools. To arrive at the final design we first produced a series of iterations in multiple groups until we reached an appropriate solution.

The design maintains the existing materiality of the desks using hot rolled steel and Baltic birch plywood. Borrowing subtle design cues from the desk, the stool utilizes a simple steel frame with a plywood seat revealing the layered nature of the material. By hiding the fasteners beneath the seat and using spacers, the seat appears to float above the frame, mimicking the desktop. The stool dimensions were also carefully considered for comfort and usability.

During the manufacturing process the studio split into separate groups working on different stages of construction. During this process it was important to coordinate with each group to maximize productivity and efficiency. Working in the finish group I cleaned the frames and applied a finish to the steel before assembly. It was important within this group to maintain a consistent application of finish from each person to achieve a uniform product. I was also tasked with identifying and sourcing the fasteners needed to assemble the frame and seat. This meant ensuring the moments of connection on the frame and seat were within tight tolerances for proper alignment.

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[Below Left] Gun blueing was used as a primary finish and then covered with a clear protective coat to give the steel a blue sheen.

[Below Right] The plywood seat appears to float above the frame.

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CONCEPT sheet metal veneer 1/2” Baltic birch

The final design addressed the needs for a multi-functional and mobile pin-up board.

Essentially a partition on casters, the white side functions as a formal presentation board and the gray side as an informal board and shelf. The shelf and dark backdrop work as a photographic setting for models. Releasing the levers on the side, the pin-up board folds down to enable its use as a table. Materials were chosen with the purpose of function and relation to context. Steel and plywood were used to relate to the desks and stools. The plywood board was covered with metal sheet and then a thin Formica veneer to conceal the metal. The effect results in a board where drawings can be displayed via magnets or tape.

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sheet metal veneer 1/2” Baltic birch 1”x2” steel tube frame sheet metal veneer

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1”x2” steel tube frame

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The same importance on group and time management involved in the stools applied to the board’s construction. I was again tasked with sourcing the fasteners and assembly.

In order to conceal the fasteners like the stools, we had to orchestrate the construction process to allow certain steps to be finished first. For example the construction and finishing of the frame had to be finished before the board could be attached to the frame and then the veneering of the board could occur.

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Another issue within the warehouse was the lack of pin-up space for critiques. To address this problem, we approached it in much the same way with the stools. Split into groups, we went through several designs before arriving at the final product.

The white side functions as a formal presentation space.

The gray side has the dual function of an informal presentation space and a photographic backdrop for models.

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WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - FALL 2010 COMMUNITY

CONTEXT / SITE Located west of I-35, the site is in the epicenter of the Westside District of Kansas City, Missouri. The surrounding area is an older neighborhood with a predominate Hispanic population. New housing developments are mixed with the older neighborhood as urban renewal efforts begin to transform this area.

The site is located at Observation Park, a small green oasis in the center of an older neighborhood. Perched on top of a hill, the park gets its name from the spectacular views to the Kansas City skyline. To create this scenic overlook, a large fifteen foot stone retaining wall is located at the east edge of the park. The retaining wall creates a level park surface for the baseball field, soccer field, basketball court and playground. To the east of the retaining wall is a large overgrown area with brush and trees that add a natural border between the neighborhood and the city beyond.

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CONCEPT The two goals in the design were to create an innovative learning environment, while remaining sensitive to the surrounding park by maintaining a small footprint. The edge condition created by the retaining wall provided a meaningful starting point to build from. Placing the school along this edge generated a low, narrow building, preserving neighborhood views and the parks green space. It’s location along the retaining wall effectively placed the school upon a pedestal from which views to the city skyline could be captured.

Programmatically the floors are divided into layers, each with a different use. The basement and first floors house public spaces. The second floor contains the K-5 classrooms. It is designed as a double loaded corridor to allow natural light into each room creating a positive learning environment. The arts rooms are located on the third floor to take advantage of city views and to provide a more intimate learning environment.

Each floor is slightly rotated and staggered to create a more experiential setting. To enhance views, vertical circulation cuts through the building on either end providing vantage points through the building to the city beyond. These circulation shafts also provide anciallary space on each floor breaking up the monotony of the double-loaded corridor.

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1 Main Entrance 2 Principal 3 Nurse 4 Teachers Lounge 5 Mechanical 6 Restroom 7 Secondary Entrance 8 Lobby 9 Cafeteria 10 Outdoor Cafeteria 11 Kitchen 12 Storage 13 Gymnasium

14 Kindergarten 15 First Grade 16 Second Grade 17 Third Grade 18 Fourth Grade 19 Fifth Grade 20 Library 21 Resource 22 Art 23 Music 24 Reading Lawn 25 Roof Garden

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Rotating each floor provides different views and experiences throughout the school.

The low profile of the school allows the neighborhood to keep views to the city skyline.

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DOWNTOWN CENTRAL LIBRARY

BRUSH CREEK LIBRARY KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - FALL 2009 COMMUNITY

PURPOSE The goal of this project was to design a small community branch library serving the Brush Creek corridor adjacent the Kansas City Plaza. Several libraries are located in the surrounding city, including the Plaza Branch Library and the Downtown Central Library.

However, the area directly east of the Plaza is largely under served as a result of previous city planning which caused social segregation.

CONTEXT / SITE SITE Located in Brush Creek Park, the site is one of the many public green spaces bordering the creek. Located on the southwest corner of Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard and Benton Boulevard, the park is embedded within a dense urban context and city grid. Sloping down towards Brush Creek, the site creates a dramatic change in topogragphy punctuated by clusters of trees. Inspired by this rolling landscape, the library is placed on a projecting piece of land nestled next to a patch of trees. This location allowed the building to be set back and secluded from the urban landscape.

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UNDER SERVED AREA

KANSAS CITY

PLAZA BRANCH LIBRARY KANSAS

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CONCEPT As a reaction to the site’s urban context, I wanted to break the city grid, creating a building which responds to the natural topography and is secluded from the city.

Altering the grid, the building bends in the middle to follow the natural landscape.

Designing the building with seclusion in mind, an experiential journey through the library from one end to another is achieved by enclosing certain parts of the library and opening up other parts to let light in and frame views.

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The floor plane was raised up off the ground on structural columns, creating a sense of separation from the city. Inspired by the grouping of trees located next to the library, vertical-shade louvers punctuate the space in between the structural columns. Mimicking the shading qualities of trees, the louvers increase or decrease in density as relates to the function of space inside the library.

The louvers also add a practical aesthetic to the library since a portion of its façade is facing southeast. In addition to shade louvers, alternating pieces of transparent and translucent glass create a sense of public and private space inside.

The façade of the library opens at the entrance to create an inviting environment.

As the library moves towards the creek, the façade becomes denser, eventually opening up again at the end creating a visual connection to Brush Creek.

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1 Entrance 2 Coffee Shop 3 Circulation Desk 4 Office 5 Meeting Room 6 Restroom 7 Computer Stations 8 Reading Area 9 Book Stacks 10 Multi-Purpose Room 11 Reading Deck 12 Rooftop Lawn

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The library responds to the site, following the natural contours of the land and breaking the city grid.

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The louvers start to create a pattern on the facade hinting at the function of the interior.

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SKETCHES I have learned to represent what I am drawing by creating quick sketches that take little time while still allowing me to capture the specific characteristics of the subject.

Experimenting with different mediums, I have discovered the unique qualities each tool possesses. Utilizing specific mediums to capture certain characteristics of an object, I am able to refer back to what I was thinking at the time of the drawing.

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THANK YOU IAN McLAUGHLIN imclaughlin30@gmail.com (913)-515-6667