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EDUCATION University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2010 - 2016 Bachelors in Architectural Studies, May 2014 GPA: 3.9 Masters in Architecture, May 2016 GPA: 4.0 EXPERIENCE DRAFTING / PROVIDENCE DESIGN + BUILD Summer 2013 Assisted with the design of a small residential home in the Baton Rouge area. It consisted of coming up with an initial design and alterations of floor plan development that led to final construction document production. Established IDP to start recording experience. URBAN PLANNING / COMMUNITY DESIGN WORKSHOP Summer 2014 Worked alongside the CDW summer class to design a schematic plan for an Equestrian development in the Opelousas, LA area. This included initial drawings of the area for site analysis as well as looking at the project as an urban development scheme to satisfy the clients. ASSISTANT / SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN August 2012 - Present Graduate Assistant: aided a professor in the design of an Exhibition and the promotion tools for the Masters of Architecture program at UL Lafayette. Teaching Assistant: Critiquing the work and design process of the first year design studio classes, preparing them for the separation into their distinct design majors.
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M anua l s k i l l s Design through urban planning and site analysis Free hand rendering and drafting Trained around Urban programming, structural fundamentals and schematics T ec h nica l s k i l l s CAD drafting, modeling, and rendering including SketchUp, Revit, and Podium programs Digital drafting including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Programs
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Urban Fundamentals 6-11
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Urban Infill: The Lux Building 12-17
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Connect the Context 18-27
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Urban Agri-Puncture 28-37
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Urban Development 38-43
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Photography 44-57
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Other Interests 58-65
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01 URBAN FUNDAMENTALS Location: Downtown Lafayette, LA
This studio consisted of the development of skills involving continuous surface, containments of space, and other aspects within the condition of the urban environment.
U R B A N F U N DA M E N TA LS
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FACADE STUDY STUDY I Interaction with the pedestrian.
STUDY II Shading on the Western Facade.
STUDY III Pushing and pulling of the facade.
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The continued lessons throughout the semester were applied to the details of the singular model, reflecting the main concept of implied spaces within containers. The idea of pushing and pulling panels allowed for the opportunity to introduce lighting elements.
D etai l s o f mode l
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02 URBAN INFILL: THE LUX BUILDING Location: Downtown Lafayette, LA
This project was the introduction of infill architecture located within a downtown configuration. It laid the foundation for schematic planning, development of wall sections, and the merging of an idea with the end built result.
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BUILDING WITHIN CONTEXT The main strategy for this project was to create a piece of architecture that fit into the existing conditions, acting as an enhancement rather than a new obstacle. It is a multi-use facility that acts as a hub within the crowded downtown area. The two masses of the building create a walkway in between, making a more welcoming walkway between its two parallel roads. The integration of complete streets, green ways, trees, and improved landscaping around the site allows for an overall more aesthetically pleasing experience for the user.
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UR UB RA BN A NI NI NF FI LI LLL: : TTHHEE LLUUXX BBUUIILL D DI N G
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THE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE
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URBAN INFILL: THE LUX BUILDING
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03 connect the CONTEXT Location: Teche-Vermillion Basin
Investigation of the Teche-Vermillion Basin bordered on the East by the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee. Survey of an ordering system of the basin by critically studying systems that inform and have given form to this landscape territory. The goal is to create a two-dimensional presentation and an analogous threedimensional artifact which will deploy the regional tectonics.
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initial research THE BASIN CONFIGURATION
Studying the placement of sedimentation through it’s organic form along the basin. By looking at the structural (man-made) interference with nature I can compare and measure it against the organic canal formation of the basin.
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Mapping out the zones of interaction or interplay displays the intense configuration of the basin. Through this exercise, I’ve discovered and identified the beginnings of formation patterns that point to the larger organization of the basin as a whole.
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beginning explorations ORGANIC VS. MAN-MADE
Initially, the idea was about exploring the organic formation of the basin and the sedimentation or build up that occurs over time. This build up is the result of years of water depositing material on the outskirts of the basin. This drawing depicts the beginning of structuring the formation, essentially giving inspiration for the three-dimensional artifact.
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This depicts the interaction of sedimentation pockets as a formation of structure (organic in nature). The idea that man-made is very structured in comparison to the organic nature of the basin.
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Experiential drawing depicting the organic nature of sedimentation buildup on the basin and the dense zones this action eventually creates. When velocity slows - gravity removes the particle from the flow.
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ordering systems SEDIMENTATION + CANALS
The drawings now become about the language and interaction of the sedimentation and canals. The two defined forces at play here is gravity and velocity. Together these forces create layers of build up.
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S E D I M E N T A T I O N O F T H E C A N A L The resulting three-dimensional expression of the drawing is about the sedimentation of the canal. The ending idea is that of creating a grid system displaying the language of the interaction or intersection of gravity (deposit of sediment) on the y axis and the velocity (speed of the water) on the x axis. From there, I’ve simplified the expression to be that of the structure or man-made becoming the main form tied together by the organic system.
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PEOPLE LIVING IN FOOD DESERTS 30
70,660 MID-CITY + ESPLANADE RIDGE FRENCH QUARTER CENTRAL CITY
35,860 GENTILLY 7TH, 8TH + UPPER 9TH WARDS
20,087 LOWER NINTH WARD
49,570 EASTERN NOLA
04 URBAN AGRI-PUNCTURE Location: New Orleans, LA Project Partner: Olivia Almeida
This studio is competition-based, letting the team of students drive their own project which allows for the individual thought process and the development of researching skills that are needed in the professional studio.
A lack of healthy food available in low-
Orleans as a whole. We believe that food is
income neighborhoods has produced
the connection between people and land.
“food deserts,” areas overcome with
Because of this, our project proposes ideas
fast food but miles from the nearest
that seek to allow food to shape our urban
supermarket. We propose that part
environment, thereby shortening not only
of the answer to our nation’s current
the physical distance between people and
health epidemic can be found in urban
food, but also the conceptual distance.
farming. By identifying current urban farming initiatives in combination with
A food dessert is considered a low-income
low-income and low-access areas, we
area with a population of 500 or more that
can begin to create a network of food
does not have a grocery store within one
production
to ten miles.
and
distribution
within
Gentilly, and eventually the city of New
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URBAN FARM PRIMARY SITE
PARIS AVENUE
PRODUCTION+DISTRIBUTION+EDUCATION
MIRABEAU AVENUE
S E AT I N G AREA
WELCOME CENTER
FRESH MARKET FOOd PROCESSING
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PRIMARY SITE PLAN The primary site is the main source of production and distribution within the neighborhood.
Development
services
international initiates the funding and operations of the facility, with the eventual goal of being community driven. Not only does the urban farm provide the community with aordable access to fresh, healthy foods, it also incorporates programs that educate the consumer about the benefits of healthy eating habits and community involvement.
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BENEFITS
HYDROPONICS
- Year-round crop production - Converts abandoned urban properties into food production centers. - Dramatically reduces fossil fuel use.
IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THE VERTICAL FARM
STANDING SEAM ROOF Prevents overheating of the collected rainwater, leaving the remaining panels translucent for sun exposure to the plants.
R A I N WA T E R C O L L E C T I O N Contains a gutter that feeds into the 190 gallon container for storage. Tubing allows for gravityfed irrigation.
C - C H A N N E L T R AYS Used for planting with an adjustable depth and width to allow for a variety of plants.
C. M . U. Facing the North in orientation that allows for solar heat gain during the winter months.
THIN STEEL MEMBERS Allows for the maximum penetration of sunlight.
M ES H FO R D R A I N AG E Used as a method of ďŹ ltration of the debris and as protection from insects.
CONCRETE IMPRESSIONS To collect the run-o water, the slab tilts slightly for drainage; this allows for a continued use as it irrigates the surrounding outside plants. 34
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COMMUNITY PAVILIONS SECONDARY SITES PRODUCTION+DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
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Primary Sites Secondary Sites
SECONDARY SITE PLAN The secondary sites create a network of food production and distribution within Genitally on a more accessible scale. These sites produce food, but obtain their main source for distribution from the primary sites. Secondary sites provide greater access to fresh food, but also encourage community involvement and education at key locations within each neighborhood. The goal is to pinpoint parts of the city that have been neglected and abandoned by viewing these city problems as opportunities for growth in every sense of the word.
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View of the back area of the community garden displaying the naturally planted vegetation patches that have to be maintained seasonally.
INTERIOR OF GARdEN
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Community garden pavilion that acts as a distribution node as well as a food production center on a smaller scale. This allows for a broader range of implementation of these community gardens.
STREET VIEW
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05 URBAN DEVELOPMENT Location: Lafayette, LA Project Partner: Adam Denais
A studio based on the collaborative development to create an urban master plan that incorporates the idea of reconnecting throughout the city of Lafayette.
Our team strategy was to layer different
BIkE RENTAL STATIONS
techniques
In collaboration with the Eco-tourism
of
connectivity,
rainwater
and
mitigation,
buffering,
shifting
development area, we are extending the
the facility from a barrier to a bridge
implemented bike rental stations where
way between the gap that has been
people can rent bikes for pick up or drop
disconnecting communities within the
off at any of the stations, including the
North Lafayette Area. This master plan
trans-portation center. The stations are
concept also introduces a more grand
conveniently located at the entrances of
entrance, or gateway, into the city.
neighborhoods.
BIkE PATH INTEGRATION
NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIVIT Y
Our transportation center is designed to
Neighborhoods within the closest proximity
plug-into Lafayette’s proposed 2030 bike
have immediate access to restaurants and
path initiative.
other essential services within our area. Further
neighborhoods
are
connected
through the implemented bike paths.
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VISITOR CENTER LANDSCAPING + CONNECTIVITY
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The schematic plan included an extension of the landscape, essentially creating a pull from the Visitor Center to the park underneath the upcoming highway. This created an opportunity to incorporate wetlands into the overall design, bridging together a modern yet cultural appeal to the area.
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06 Photography
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cooper union
New York
cooper union
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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campbell sports centre
New York
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campbell sports centre
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campbell sports centre
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campbell sports centre
PHOTOGRAPHY
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PEROT MUSEUM
Dallas
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PEROT MUSEUM
PHOTOGRAPHY
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GHOST 12
Nova Scotia
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GHOST 9
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GHOST 6
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07 Other Interests
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P en + M ar k er
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P en + M ar k er
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W atercolor
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R uler + in k
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W atercolor + P en
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W atercolor + P en
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