Jack Dienst
Design Portfolio
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Jack Dienst
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Education
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Work Experience
University of Kansas
HOK
Degree: Master of Architecture • Certificate for Health & Wellness Architecture Cumulative GPA: 3.35/4.00 Dean’s List: Fall 2015, Spring 2018, Spring 2019
Sports + Recreation + Entertainment Intern • Completed Schematic Design through Construction Documents on an $80 million project of expanding and renovating an athletic training facility • Coordinated project designs across multiple departments with a primary focus in the sports medicine field • Modified construction documents in Revit which were adopted in sign and sealed packages to consultants • Created efficient and elegant floor plans for athletic facilities • Assisted in the business development process, including initial profiling of the opportunity
August 2015-May 2020
Evidence-based Design Accreditation & Certification (EDAC)
Awards
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AIA “Merit” Emerging Practitioner Award - University of Kansas Watson Study Carrels Recipient of the Midwest Student Exchange Academic Scholarship Program Three time Collegiate AllConference Player Kernow Cup - Awarded to the player with the most exemplary attitude on and off the field Scholar Athlete Award - Only student to achieve Four-Sport Varsity Letter credentials and graduate with honors (over a 3.5 GPA) within graduating class of 685 students
Proficiency
Rhino SketchUp AutoCAD Revit Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Lumion Enscape Bluebeam Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint
June 2019-January 2020
Building Restoration Corporation Summer 2016, 2017, 2018
Crew Member • Recognized as an employee who performs above and beyond; eligible to participate in discretionary bonus plan • Developed construction techniques to preserve historic details of building exteriors • Restored the façades of commercial buildings in urban area with crews ranging from four to eight people
LCI Landscaping Inc. Summer 2015, 2016
Crew Member • Learned processes of landscaping and its importance in the realm of architecture while working on a four man team • Completed residential and commercial landscape projects; ensured end of day homeowner satisfaction • Obtained operational skills in handling electric and gas powered equipment; gained knowledge in horticulture
Leadership & Involvement Kansas Jayhawks Rugby Football Club (KJRFC) August 2015-May 2019
Captain, Treasurer, Consultant, Board Member • Operated Club as a small business; manage all credits and debits, balancing the Club’s budget • Responsible for coordinating all documents and forms with the University • Met with alumni and University faculty to ensure the Club’s administrative performance • Led all team functions on and off the field and designed the production of team apparel for sale to public • Elected first student to serve on Board of Directors for the Alumni Foundation • Collaborated with the Foundation and the Executive Board (KJRFC) to ensure the goals of both organizations were met
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CONTENTS
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KANSAS CITY SPORTS DISTRICT
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DES MOINES FEDERAL COURTHOUSE
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WATSON LIBRARY STUDY CARRELS
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KU VISITOR CENTER
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GRAFFITI & STREET ART
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Kansas City Sports District
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On the North side of Kansas City, highway 35 cuts through the downtown area separating the financial district and the River Market neighborhood. The scope of the project is to design a six block district with a sports stadium being the focal point of the district. In Addition to the stadium, the site requires ancillary buildings to compliment the Stadium.
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Master Plan
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Separate Districts
The main objective of the site’s program is to introduce the game of rugby to the mass population expanding the popularity in the US. The site covers a 6 block radius where it can be naturally split into five different districts. Each district is divided by an existing bridge connecting the downtown area of Kansas City to the River Market neighborhood. In each district on the site, lies an inner courtyard to help create an immediate sense of community. These courtyards have a secondary purpose, to work together to create a meandering path through each of the districts leading up to the stadium. The occupant would be able to easily navigate between the districts to achieve what they desire.
Passage Through Courtyards
The districts are aligned in the order of noise production. The quietest is on the West side and loudest on the East side. This is because the majority of the population around the site is the South and West while the East is open to a large green space.
Quietest District
Noise Spectrum
Loudest District
Each district is meant to invite a different type of person into the site to draw them closer to the stadium, ultimately increasingly exposing the general public to rugby through the site.
Isolated Perspective
= Outdoor/Active = Hotel/Offices = Shopping Retail = Bars/Restaurant = Stadium
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= Green Spaces = Parking Lots = Existing Buildings
Site Plan
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Exploded Axonometric Floor Plans
= Seating = Concessions = Bathrooms = Playing Field = Public Areas
Suite Level Floor Plan
Concourse Level Floor Plan
Pitch Level Floor Plan
Event Level Floor Plan
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Perspective of Suite Level
Suite Level
The suite level contains four fully equipped suites for occupants to enjoy the venue while being separated from the masses. This area can be accessed by a staircase South side and an escalator and elevator on the North side for ADA. Each suite has
Venue’s Environment
The archways are made from heavy timber glulams. The wood finishes of the archways, floors, and walls are made to create a feeling of nature inside the venue. Along with the wood, the stadium gradually declines, slowly morphing into the landscape around. On the East side
15 luxurious seats accompanied with adequate counter to space, tables, and mini fridge. The level also has a concessions area and bathrooms so the occupants don’t need to leave the suite level.
of the stadium is a vast green space filled with trees that the occupants can enjoy from their seat. The venue allows for an escape from the concrete and metal of downtown Kansas City and provides a peaceful environment for the occupant.
ETFE secured to steel rods with clamps and screws
Secondary heavy timber column supporting the archway
Wood veneer on cold formed framing with rigid insulation
Concrete wall underground
Heavy timber glulam archways supported by buttresses in the ground
Wall Section
Archways Supporting Canopy
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Multi-purpose Facility
This stadium is home to the Kansas City Blues a semi professional rugby team based in the Kansas City area. In addition to the Blues, the stadium can also transform into a tennis stadium.
Field Sliding Diagram
Rugby Pitch Grand Stands
The rugby pitch is on a rail system that allows for the entire field to slide into place. The grand stand over looking the rugby pitch holds 3,000+ occupants. This is the average size for an American rugby stadium.
Tennis Courts Seating Bowl
The tennis court is surrounded by a seating bowl that can hold 3,000+. The court and bowl are dug into the ground to enhance the fan’s experience. When a tennis match is happening the stadium can hold 6,000+.
Sliding Pitch: Rail & Truss System
The rugby pitch is supported by steel trusses spanning the width of the field. When the field is in need of use, the rails are automated to slide across the span. The field and trusses slide across the area in the grooves of the rails and locks into place. The rails are in place to stabilize the field as we as to keep the field in the right place.
Steel Rails Steel Truss
Field Structure Exposed
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East West Stadium Section
Des Moines Federal Courthouse
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The current federal courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa is inadequate on a functional and safety level. Therefore, the need for a new federal courthouse arises to operate functionally, efficiently, and safely for all occupants that walk into the courthouse doors. The proposed site for the new courthouse is located along the Des Moines River Walk and aspires to utilize the environment around it.
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The Des Moines Federal Courthouse was a partner project. My partner and I were given a three by three box grid with two polar opposite adjectives in each box. From there, we had to pick one of the adjectives per box that would go onto guide our courthouse design. This Exercise was called Caricature Rhetoric. *The adjectives chosen are listed to the right.
The courthouse is split into three different experiences: Public Circulation, Restricted Circulation, and Secure Circulation. Public Circulation is the general public that interacts with the courthouse on a daily basis. Restricted Circulation are the employees and authorized guests, this would include judges and jurors. Lastly is the Secure Circulation, meant for the prisoners being housed in the courthouse awaiting their trial.
= 1-6 Story Buildings = 6+ Story Buildings = Existing Courthouse = Street Curbs = Parking Lots = Green Areas = Trees = River
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CARICATURE RHETORIC HETEROGENEOUS ASYMMETRICAL DISORGANIZED HIERARCHICAL AGGREGATED EXTROVERTED FORMLESS ADDITIVE HARD
Level 1 Floor Plan
N = Public Circulation = Restricted Circulation = Secure Circulation = Egress = Green Areas = Pavement Basement Level Floor Plan
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Level 3 Floor Plan
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Level 5 Floor Plan
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Level 7 Floor Plan
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Level 9 Floor Plan
The average person going to the courthouse is not going there willingly or enjoys the experience. Thus, the courthouse is designed to be inviting for all occupants: public, employees, or prisoners
By utilizing the river walk east of the building, views of the river can be seen from every floor. The developing parkscape invites the average civilian passing by to come up from the river to enjoy the greenery.
Smaller features of the building that make this a more enjoyable experience is the massive atrium that starts in the lobby. The vertical connection between floors encourages social interaction, similar to a mall.
South Elevation
Section Cut Looking South
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The ceremonial lobby in the courthouse is the first room you enter when arriving. Carrying the theme of welcoming the visitor to the courthouse, the circular lights and ceiling design on each floor is an organic way to lead the occupant to the court room.
The lobby itself is covered in natural materials. The walls are softwood grain panels. The columns flanking the ceremonial courtroom entrance are a cool grey colored stone. Sounds of falling water echo across and up through the building from the fountain, all being washed over with golden natural light from the sun.
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Level 4 Reflected Ceiling Plan
= Wood Baffles = Lights
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Level 9 Reflected Ceiling Plan
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Glazing To Roof Detail
Glazing To Roof Detail
Section Cut Looking North
Ceremonial Court Room
Floor To Roof Detail
Section Cut Looking West
All of the courtrooms have a light pink design to help soothe the occupants in the room. This is complimented with the natural wood throughout the space. Both will assist in keeping the courtroom under the judges control.
North Elevation
Floor To Floor Detail
Floor to Foundation Detail
The building’s facade is weathered zinc panels with complementing concrete throughout the building, including the chevron at the main entrance and the geometric planes on the north side of the building.
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My Responsibilities 1. Space Programing
2. Virtual Environment
3. Egress Diagrams
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Mechanical Duct Exploded Axon
Wall Sections
5. Renders
West Elevation
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Level 2 Egress Diagram
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Level 5 Egress Diagram
Level 7 Egress Diagram
Level 6 Egress Diagram
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Level 3 Egress Diagram
Level 8 Egress Diagram
Level 9 Egress Diagram = Assembly = Business = Egress = Egress Path
East Elevation
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Watson Library Study Carrels
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A design build studio consisting of the renovating of study carrels in the book stacks of Watson library at the University of Kansas. A studio of sixteen people collaborated on this project. The project scope included creation of designs, pitching the project,
purchase of materials, construction in house, and installation. A total of sixteen carrels were renovated. Focus areas were to implement natural lighting, creating innovative study areas, and bring more students into the carrels.
Pink = Single Desk Study Carrel Red = Dual Desk Study Carrel Dark Red = Lounge Space Study Carrel
Natural Light Dispersion into Carrels Through Louver Walls
Louver System
Each study carrel is divided with a wall of horizontal louvers to separate students from each other while allowing ambient light into the carrels. The louvers are made from
Jatoba wood. The separation between the louvers condenses in the middle to restrict any sight lines into the other carrels while a student is occupying the space.
Features of the Study Carrels
- Refreshing natural wood atmosphere - Ample natural and artificial light - Metal desks topped with scratch resistant fiber glass - Louver walls creating a sense of privacy
Single Carrel Study Space
All Photography on Project done by: Casey Chura
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My Responsibilities
1. Designing, construction and installation of the lounge carrels
2. Construction and installation of louver walls Lounge Space Study Carrel
3. Creating and maintaining an accurate budget of all finances
4. Recorded inventory of all transaction made and materials used
Dual Study Carrel
Lounge Space Study Carrel
Managing the Finances The University alloted us $35,000 for the total budget. We approached the budget by splitting up into teams who became in charge of a specific part of the project. I created a spreadsheet documenting the proposed expenses from each team and presented it to the Board of Directors overseeing the project for approval. I recorded all transactions and detailed the item, quantity, and price. Throughout the project I would cross check the actual prices to proposed prices to make sure we stayed on budget. We finished the project on time and under budget by $6,500.
Architecture 509 Studio Project Name: Watson Study Carrels Phase 1: 3rd Floor West Stacks Division # 01 00 00 Total 02 00 00 Total Total Total 11 00 00 Total 12 00 00 Total Total Total Total Total Total Grand Total
General Requirements Existing Conditions Walls/Ceiling Floors Equipment/Supplies Furnishing MEP Misc. Mockups Samples Unforseen Expenses
Building Systems Description
Budgeted Expense
Actual Expense
% to Budget
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2,617.00 $
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3,489.00 $
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4,062.69 $
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154.13 $
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7,540.72 $
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7,428.41 $
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286.29 $
294.97
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University of Kansas Welcome Center University of Kansas’s need for a newly innovated visitor center inspired this studio project’s prompt of creating a Welcome Center that is attached to the current Alumni Center.
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Main Aspects of the Project
- New location on the main part of campus - Relationship with the Adams Alumni Center - Attracting current students to use the space
Memorial Drive = Jayhawk Boulevard =
North Section
Mirrored Design
Site Plan
South Section
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Third Level Floor plan
Third Floor Multipurpose Space 3rd floor multipurpose space with views looking back onto campus and the Campanile
Second Level Floor Plan
1. Main auditorium fits 100+
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2. Multipurpose space seats 100+
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3. Outdoor patio access over looking Oread Ave
Lower Level Floor Plan
First Level Floor Plan
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“CREAN”
Street Art Piece. Done in markers then turned into a graphic (2014)
Graffiti and street art have been my creative outlet since I was a freshman in high school. Sketching different letters and finding different ways they interact and mesh together is enjoyable and endless. I adopted the tag name of “CREAN” because I find that each of the letters allow me to contourt them into different shapes better than other letters.
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“CREAN”
Graffiti Piece done in Wild Style. Done in markers (2013)
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“Dienst”
Jack Dienst jackdienst4@gmail.com
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