KAITLYN DUNN
Diverse Cuisine - View from Second Floor to Ground Floor
KAITLYN DUNN, AIAS
618.444.8326 | k17dunn@yahoo.com | https://issuu.com/kaitlyndunn
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, University of Kansas (expected)
2025
Lawrence, Kansas Minor in Sociology Study Abroad in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark (Summer 2022)
Diploma, O’Fallon Township High School | 4.0
2020
Magna Cum Laude Illinois State Scholar National Honors Society Rho Kappa Honors Society
WORK EXPERIENCE
Resident Assistant (Desk Assistant and Tour Guide)
Nov 2021-Present
Provide tours of all 12 scholarship halls Find solutions to problems residents have
Resident Assistant (Food Board Manager)
Aug 2021-May 2022
Manage 19 student resident cooks Responsible for $12,000 of monthly food inventory Head of “Maggie Macaroni,” a campus community networking event
Resident Assistant (Proctor)
Jan 2021-May 2021
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Chapter President
Mar 2022-Present
Restarted a hall tradition that had been paused for two years Reinstated the annual resident hall executive committee Managed 48 students to clean, cook, and take care of a building
INVOLVEMENT
Organize and lead meetings and events Represents the chapter to the national organization at conferences
AIAS National Committee Member Advocacy Committee, Creator’s Ball Committee
May 2021-Present May 2021-Present
National Organization of Minority Architect Students (NOMAS) Member KU Honor Roll KU Excellence
May 2021-Present Fall 2021 Fall 2020
Planned activities to encourage students to join AIAS Created graphics to post on the chapter’s social media pages Helped the sale of our biggest fundraiser to show off classmate’s work
Scholarship for 3.95+ GPA
SOFT SKILLS
HARD SKILLS
REFERENCES
Flexibility Initiative Teachability Team-Oriented Persistent Detail Oriented
Adobe Suite SketchUp & Layout Revit Enscape Lumion Physical Model-Making Hand Sketching
Shannon Criss Professor at University of Kansas School of Architecture and Design +1.785.864.3861 scriss@ku.edu
Thom Allen Professor at University of Kansas School of Architecture and Design +620.212.4112 thom@ku.edu
Environment - East View of Structure
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVERSE CUISINE
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ENVIRONMENT
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REHABILITATION
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LIGHTBOX
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ARCHITECTURE IN EUROPE
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DIVERSE CUISINE PROJECT OVERVIEW Shannon Criss | Spring 2022 Community Center Kaw Point Park, Kansas City, Kansas 24,000 sq ft
DESCRIPTION This project required in-depth analysis of an urban context to identify a dilemma and allow the program to solve or help it. This project also asked for a detailed site analysis, in this case, at Kaw Point in Kansas City, Kansas. From this site analysis, it was necessary to use crucial thinking of how to relate an industrial zone back with the urban core. After analyzing the community, the project required a redesign of the site to allow for gardens and green space for gardening and food growth. There were no available food growing options around the city, as well as no affordable places to acquire organic goods. This program, The Heritage Trail Center of Diverse Cuisine, allows for outdoor space to teach the community how to grow food for themselves, while also allowing an indoor place to learn to cook and understand the importance of food in their cultures. The project included the use of physical models to explore form and sustainability factors before transferring to the final digital model.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES Understanding how to figure out different ideas of form and how they can relate to the landscape and purpose of a structure. Also understanding purpose and functionality that will allow a community or client to get as much use out of a structure as possible.
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To create my new site, I first had to look at what land I could and could not use. The northern half of the site is entirely flat, making it the most usable land for my site and what I wanted to do. The non-usable land would be set for trails and boat access to the water. To keep some consistency in my site plan, I looked to the flood walls. I extended the parallel lines down through the site and let that be a boundary to some roads, sidewalks, and even garden spaces. I then placed my building down and extended the angled sides across the site and used those to set boundaries as well.
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1. Divide the box into thirds and push apart.
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2. Extrude the smaller box up three times it’s original height.
3. For the longer box, pinch the side closest to the other box and stretch the side farthest away to create an exaggerated framed view.
To start the project, I started with 9 “Breadth” forms, which meant I created forms to let out my creativity and curiosity, not taking account of the terrain and environment this structure would be put in. These models played with the idea of what I wanted my shape to be. I ranged from angles, curves, and parallel lines, wanting to understand how each form could function. I decided to pursue more designs based off my 9th model. I liked the angle that came off of it, and how this light, delicate piece near the front could be inserted to a more dense and established structure behind it. I then designed 6 more “Depth” forms, taking my final “Breath” model and playing with the form. I took sustainability features, like solar access, passive ventilation, water harvesting, etc., into consideration as I made these forms. My final form had three stories, with a solid mass to the north and an open, light mass to the south.
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5. Apply an overhang to the angled box that lines up with the edge of the taller box.
6. Add thickness to the overhang to act as an over hanged roof.
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Terracotta rain screen
Main Entrance
Industrial Kitchen Open concept to watch and invite people to cook
Outdoor Patio
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Ground Floor Plan 1. Main Entrance 2. Reception Desk 3. Rental Storage 4. Classroom 5. Bathrooms 6. Food Storage 7. Monumental Staircase 8. Egress Staircase 9. Teaching Kitchen 10. Flex Space 11. Patio Seating
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West Elevation
North Elevation
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Terracotta
Black Steel / Zinc
Ash Wood
Glass
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Teaching Kitchen 18 -Diverse Cuisine
Outdoor Cafe with an Herb Garden
3rd Floor Office Spaces & Archive Collection
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ENVIRONMENT PROJECT OVERVIEW Christine Dietze | Fall 2021 Community Center Indiana St, Lawrence, Kansas 6,000 sq ft
DESCRIPTION This project required understanding of scale and relating spaces to each other and the journey through these spaces. By studying how people move through space and finding a hierarchy of spaces helped me understand what to highlight and how to show such hierarchy. This project also introduced the idea of materials and how to apply them to a structure. This program focused on the education of the natural vegetation of the area, so using wood and saplings of the Environments in the area, the project applied them to the structure of the center as well as the focus of why it was constructed. The project included the use of physical topography models and form models to explore space and form before transferring to the final digital model.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES Understanding how to identify hierarchy in separate spaces of a form, as well as understanding how people experience a space and find a journey through it.
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At the beginning of the project, I wanted my structure to work with the topography of the site; where it rested along side it and the building flowed with the elevation. I made three different study models, not to scale, to start exploring how I wanted that relationship to go.
After doing research over the vegetation in the site, as well as in Burcham park, I wanted to take inspiration from the Black Walnut and CottonWood Environments in the area. I noticed that they had very long, skinny branches, so I made three more iterations to see which one I liked more and to start focusing on that for the rest of the project.
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My third iteration was based off of my first study model in the 2nd iteration; However, I broke it up into three different masses. Mass one would be the main gallery closest to the northern part of the site. Mass two would be the public “branch” containing the two classrooms, and laboratory, which was closest to the east side. Mass three would be the private “branch” containing the office, storages spaces, and bathrooms. They would be connected in the center area, but I was unsure how to at this point. The outside are all three masses would enclose would be a seating area for people to go out and enjoy the arboretum.
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Ceiling louvers bring in direct sunlight from the filtered light roof to allow more overhead light to come in. A back exit with a set of stairs lead down to the back side of the structure. This can be used for emergencies or even to find a more secluded place to be in.
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A glass wall shows off the laboratory on the floor below. This also allows light from the hallway to shine through and down. The overhang on the roof allows viewers to have a glare-free look at the Environment tops from inside the gallery space.
The balcony allows for impressive views of Environments, as well as provided a shaded area for people to be outside.
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Final Model (5th Iteration) Scale: 1’16” - 1’0”
While this physical model is from the 5th iteration, it showcases the major points from the final iteration. The three masses stayed the same, the only major change was the second mass extending the balcony and being the main entrance into the building. Glass encompasses all of the second mass, even with a glass railing. Viewers on the balcony can view the environment around the structure, as well as peer into the gallery room to observe any activities. The roofs are relatively flat to allow for as much shade from the harsh summer sun, as well as to not take away from the Environment tops. The third mass has horizontal and vertical louvers to block out excess sunlight and keep the inside of the structure a comfortable temperature.
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REHABILITATION PROJECT OVERVIEW Alejandro Aptilon | Spring 2021 Rehabilitation Center Memorial Dr, Lawrence, Kansas
DESCRIPTION This project served as an introduction to creating structures for reallife use. By studying different spaces in other examples, the project could introduce similar spaces with appropriate scale. This project also introduced how to relate a structure to a topography with a large slope, and how the environment affects a structure. This program also challenged me to follow a specific program and make sure every need was being met. In this program, the structure was used as a COVID-19 rehabilitation center that people can come to when they have the virus, but also allow them to do the things they love and want to do without infecting those around them. The project included the use of used scaled drawings and cutouts to rearrange and develop a plan before moving onto a digital copy. By developing the digital copy, the final form of the project was a scaled physical model of the exterior with the corresponding terrain.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES Understanding scale and size of rooms for specific uses. Also understanding how different spaces are connected.
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Topography for the specified site.
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After analyzing the site, the main take aways I collected were how steep the incline was and the amount of vegetation in the area. To tackle the issue of the topography, I realized my structure would need two stories to help connect the road to the lake.
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The final structure consisted of bass wood, and fake grass. The open or empty walls signify the glass. I wanted the majority of the glass to be on the north side to allow for non-direct sunlight to come into the spaces. The staircase is also covered in glass to show off the University’s camponile landmark to the east. Looking onto the building from an ariel view, the viewer would only see grass. I wanted this to be the outcome to give a sense that my building is not impact the surrounding area by a major factor. I want the space to follow into nature, and feel apart of it as well. This idea goes back to my plant cell inspiration, where it helps the area function.
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LIGHTBOX PROJECT OVERVIEW Thom Allen | Fall 2020 Light and Shadow Box Study
DESCRIPTION This project was an introduction to studying how light and shadow can affect space and experience. Whether using different light intensities, angles, or cutouts, the purpose was to create a visual journey for the viewer. In this project, the viewer has an adventure through the cutouts to the back of the box, as well as an experience on the two flat boards on the bottom and right side. By developing a set of sketches and experimenting with study models, the project was a physical model and used different colored flashlights and studio lights to capture the shadows.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES Understanding how light and shadow can affect a space. Also understanding how to manipulate light using different aspects in a space to create something you want.
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Different iterations of cuts and designs to make the lightbox.
Where the lines would end on each side to make each layer fit together.
Final design idea. The smaller the wave, the farther back that section is.
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Figuring out how the light box could stand on its own and still provide a closed off space.
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FINAL MODEL
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ARCHITECTURE IN EUROPE STUDY ABROAD OVERVIEW Chad Kraus and Shannon Criss | Summer 2022 Architecture in Europe Study Abroad Finland, Sweden, and Denmark
DESCRIPTION This project required a study of the architecture in three European countries: Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. As we spent time in these countries, we took photos and sketched important architectural concepts and took notes of how architects in these areas used their skills to create structures that weren’t only beautiful, but practical and sustainable. This program required us to keep a sketchbook and sketch daily of important concepts we saw throughout our trip. I used my phone camera to capture over 2,000 photos, as well as my sketchbook with pens and alcohol based markers to establish materials.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES Understanding that different countries have different designs based on backgrounds, cultural differences, and environmental differences. Also understanding how to apply new concepts to future designs.
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Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, Hvitträsk, Finland
The Baltic Sea, Helsinki, Finland The view into the Baltic Sea showing the northern part of Helsinki to the right. The water was easily 32 degrees or lower.
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Kamppi Chapel, by Kimmo Lintula, Niko Sirola and Mikko Summanen, Helsinki, Finland
Alvar Aalto’s home, by Alvar Aalto, Helsinki, Finland Alto wanted a more modern home that promoted closeness and comfort for his family. Both he and his wives (first and second) helped design and decorate the home. Aalto used his home as his office and invited his employees to work here before he designed his studio a few blocks over.
FINLAND Starting our trip to Finland was the easiest transition for me. Helsinki is a city of all different people, similar to how American cities function. The most significant change was public transportation. There was an abundance of different transportation like trams, buses, subway, etc. The public also knew how to use the transit and be respectful, scanning their cards, sitting quietly, and helping those around them, especially lost students like ourselves. Helsinki also adored its architecture, especially works by Alvar Alto. Many of his works, as well as his home and studio, sit in and around Helsinki. There’s even a University named after him, and he designed a few of the buildings. One of the main works that stood out to me was Kamppi Chapel, designed by Kimmo Lintula, Niko Sirola and Mikko Summanen. The chapel is located in a busy part of the city, in Narinkka Square. The purpose of this structure is to provide a place of silence. There is no talking allowed inside the main chapel, allowing people to pray, gather their thoughts, or have a place to sit quietly. There was thick timber siding on the outside curves along the structure, forming an oval-like cylinder. The entire structure’s façade is a light timber lit up by the natural sunlight flowing through the roof. There are no windows, which allows the observers to focus on themselves and reflect. The indirect light is meant for sight and to shine down and warm those inside. Going from the loud, bustling city to walking through two doors and hearing nothing was a relief. I felt myself already calm down and focus on my thoughts. Helsinki, while a city, knows how to step back and relax.
St. Henry’s Ecumencial Art Chapel, by Matti Sanaksenacho, Turku, Finland Kaitlyn Dunn- 45
Gamla Stan, Old Town, Stockholm, Sweden
SWEDEN After Finland, we took the ferry over to Sweden. Sweden was a very bustling city; cars speed past while a bus follows in pursuit every once in a while. Sweden had a better transportation system than anything in America, but Helsinki still had it beat. Even though we were only in the country for about five days, there was still a lot of architecture to explore. Stockholm is a much older city compared to Helsinki, so most of the architecture was from hundreds of years ago. A few much newer buildings were present, but the majority of places we visited were enriched in culture. One specific part of downtown was called “Old Town,” which held many midhigh historic structures, with tight alleyways flowing throughout the buildings. Even as you walk out of Old Town, plenty of chapels feel tied right back to that area. One of the chapels in the immediate area was The Riddarholmen Church, designed by Franciscan friars in the area. It holds multiple royal families’ tombs with high ceilings and lots of ornamentation. This chapel is about 800 years old and older than the majority of the structures in Old Town. While this chapel is not inside Old Town, it serves as a great anchoring point in the city: it stands taller than almost every structure around it. This may be because of its importance as a tomb for a lot of the royal family. Riddarholmen Church, by Franciscan friars, Stockholm, Sweden
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St. Mark’s Church, by Sigurd Lewerentz, Skogskyrkogården, Sweden
Hotel Shower, Stockholm, Sweden I documented this because it was once of my “different” ways of living. None of their showers included a bathtub and they were not accessible under the ADA’s guidelines. While they don’t follow the ADA guidelines, it’s interesting to see how accessible the United States is compared to other countries. Kaitlyn Dunn- 47
Kronborg Castle, by Eric of Pomerania, Helsin This is the same castle as the one featured in W Shakespear’s Hamlet
Copenhagen Opera House, by Henning Larsen
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Noma, by Bjarke Ingels GroupInterior, Copenhagen, Denmark
DENMARK The last destination was a train ride over to Denmark. I didn’t experience much of a cultural difference between Sweden and Denmark; people spoke both languages, the public transit was almost identical, and the majority of the architecture in the city was historical. The main difference is how Copenhagen is making strides for environmental sustainability in its structures. One example of this strive for environmental sustainability is the Amager Bakke, the ski slope with a power plant inside. The city wanted a power plant to convert heat and power waste to energy, but they didn’t want it to be an eye sore because of how close it is to the city. To combat this, they built around it and made a grass ski slope to be used year-round by the public. I visited this ski slope during the summer, which was not popular. Only two other groups were visiting, and one tried to ski down, but they kept stopping and falling off. While the power plant benefits the city, there needs to be more upkeep on the ski slope or transformed into something that the public would find more interest in.
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