Karen Klein - Portfolio

Westview

Belmont

Flexible Phasing: Preliminary phases were created based on immedia able budget, and individual projects within phases a or subtracted based on funding and priority.

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Fellowship Hall Concept: Renovation of the existing space makes the best u cilities and available property. This will create spac needs and allow for future expansion possibilities. panels, acoustical treatment, flooring, furniture, an multimedia technology will create an inviting, multifu Hall. This may be used as one space for large even multaneous activities. The renovated space with ad accommodate intimate cafe-style worship, large w flow seating for Sunday services, receptions, live activity for the Youth. The Youth will have their own t area, which is able to be closed off for security or After the new Youth Center is completed, the vaca Youth Area can be used as a Parlor, Adult Classroo space, freeing up older, existing space for Storage

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SECTION A - Renovated Fellowship Hall and Youth Area

KAREN KLEIN, LEED AP 13

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Sanctuary Narthex Kitchen Offices Nursery

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Worship Stage with Storage Multifunctional Fellowship Hall - 500 people Youth Area - Cafe/Board game tables - Multimedia/Gaming areas - Flexible Furniture to accommodate teaching - Table Games Foldaway Room Divider Acoustical Ceiling Panels, New Lighting Lockable Storage Cages, 2 levels Existing Storage to remain (Phases 1 and 2) Level, secure Wheelchair Seating Mother’s Room with close-captioned television Library walls shift to accommodate Mother’s Room Secure Check-In for Children’s Wing Relocated Playground (from south end) Curb and Gutter to address stormwater drainage

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Existing Classroom to become Office/Storage Large Common Area Large Classrooms with Closets and Built-in Storage Required Restrooms

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BEFORE

HAMPSHIRE COMPANY LOBBY RENOVATION

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL LIBRARY ADDITION

Hampshire Company Lobby Renovation Downtown Bridgeport, CT

Hampshire Company desired a major update and circulation rework of two entrance and elevator lobbies, including security stations. The dated interiors were transformed into sleek spaces with durable materials. Working with existing conditions and systems, multiple contractor personnel turnovers, and changing client requirements throughout the project was a continuous challenge; this is when I grew to love Construction Administration.

Congregation Beth Israel Library Addition West Hartford, CT The library and museum space in Congregation Beth Israel was insufficient for the synagogue’s collections. The integrated school also required larger, updated rooms with technological improvements. A small courtyard was the only place for expansion on the landlocked site, and care was taken to improve the appeal and functionality of the courtyard when the addition was built.

Modern meets traditional in this small but complex addition. Many people from the synagogue were involved with this project, and I was able to help design a successful solution to satisfy a committee of clients and an ever-changing budget.

RIVER OAKS MULTI-USE DEVELOPMENT

HISTORIC MARQUEE THEATRE RENOVATION

River Oaks Multi-Use Development Simsbury, CT River Oaks: a hotly contested multi-use development just outside a quaint New England town.

Much care was taken to assure the architectural style blended with the surroundings, traffic flowed smoothly, and small shops would not be overwhelmed by big box stores. River Oaks was designed as a community with many housing types, outdoor spaces, walkable streets, screened parking and anchor stores. The town of Simsbury was widely opposed to the development, and I was introduced to the sensitivity of town political situations, and to the importance of the Architect’s role in selling a project.

Historic Marquee Theatre Renovation Downtown Winfield, KS

A community organization has long envisioned restoring this old movie theatre into a live dinner theatre. Preliminary designs and renderings were created for fundraising purposes. Integrating new theatre technology and mechanical systems is a typical challenge in an area of town where many building basements still have original coal shoots and ice-cooling systems in place. The project is phased and emphasis is put on the initial code compliance updates.

It is very satisfying to be involved in the initial planning of a project and help create a dream.

NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TECHNOLOGY BUILDING

VIOLA RESIDENCE ADDITION AND POOL

Naugatuck Valley Community College Technology Building Waterbury, CT NVCC’s new Technology Building provides accommodations for the college’s Horticulture, Automotive, and Culinary Arts programs. The building serves as a new entry to the campus, and is highly visible from the adjacent interstate. Indoor and outdoor gathering spaces were created, and a bridge links the project to the adjacent building and main campus thoroughfare. Being on-site full-time during construction provided me with valuable insight into construction “culture” and administration procedures, and allowed me to become more assertive and confident in my skills.

Viola Residence Addition and Pool Arkansas City, KS

Originally a small farmhouse, this large home had been extended in nearly every direction, but was still lacking a large gathering area. This addition provides a large, very modern living room, a more traditional screened porch with outdoor kitchen, a garage and mechanical room, and a complicated pool addition. Gaining the clients’ full trust and successfully fulfilling a large wish list in a limited space is a rewarding experience.

Westview Flexible Phasing: Preliminary phases were created based on immediate need and adjustable budget, and individual projects within phases are able to be added or subtracted based on funding and priority.

Belmont

Westview

27

Fellowship Hall Concept: Renovation of the existing space makes the best use of the current facilities and available property. This will create spaces to serve current needs and allow for future expansion possibilities. New lighting, ceiling panels, acoustical treatment, flooring, furniture, and Flexible the integration of Phasing: multimedia technology will create an inviting, multifunctional Fellowship Preliminary phases were created based on immediate need and adjustHall. This may be used as one space for large events, or divided for siable budget, and individual projects within phases are able to be added multaneous activities. The renovated space with added technology will or subtracted accommodate intimate cafe-style worship, large worship events, over-based on funding and priority. flow seating for Sunday services, receptions, live music, and physical activity for the Youth. The Youth will have their own teaching and activity Fellowship Hall Concept: area, which is able to be closed off for security or acoustical reasons.

Renovation of the existing space makes the best use of the current faAfter the new Youth Center is completed, the vacated Fellowship Hall cilities and available property. This will create spaces to serve current Youth Area can be used as a Parlor, Adult Classrooms, or other needed and allow for future expansion possibilities. New lighting, ceiling space, freeing up older, existing space for Storage orneeds renovation.

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Belmont

SECTION A - Renovated Fellowship Hall and Youth Area

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panels, acoustical treatment, flooring, furniture, and the integration of multimedia technology will create an inviting, multifunctional Fellowship Hall. This may be used as one space for large events, or divided for simultaneous activities. The renovated space with added technology will accommodate intimate cafe-style worship, large worship events, overflow seating for Sunday services, receptions, live music, and physical activity for the Youth. The Youth will have their own teaching and activity area, which is able to be closed off for security or acoustical reasons.

After the new Youth Center is completed, the vacated Fellowship Hall Youth Area can be used as a Parlor, Adult Classrooms, or other needed space, freeing up older, existing space for Storage or renovation.

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SECTION A - Renovated Fellowship Hall and Youth Area

SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER - MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING

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Sanctuary Narthex Kitchen Offices Nursery

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Adult Classrooms Parlor Choir Room Children’s Wing

Worship Stage with Storage Multifunctional Fellowship Hall - 500 people Youth Area - Cafe/Board game tables - Multimedia/Gaming areas - Flexible Furniture to accommodate teaching - Table Games 4. Foldaway Room Divider 5. Acoustical Ceiling Panels, New Lighting 6. Lockable Storage Cages, 2 levels 7. Existing Storage to remain (Phases 1 and 2) 8. Level, secure Wheelchair Seating 9. Mother’s Room with close-captioned television 10. Library walls shift to accommodate Mother’s Room Sanctuary E6. Adult Classrooms 11. Secure Check-In for Children’s Wing Narthex E7. Parlor 12. Relocated Playground (from south end) Kitchen E8.

Choir Room 13. Curb and Gutter to address stormwater drainage

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Multifunctional Fellowship Hall - 500 people PHASE 3: Youth Area 18.- Cafe/Board Vestibule with game Secure tables Check-In for Youth 19. Lounge and Teaching Area areas 20.- Multimedia/Gaming Activity Area - Flexible Furniture to tables accommodate teaching - Cafe/Board game areas - Table- Multimedia/Gaming Games FlexibleDivider Furniture to accommodate teaching Foldaway -Room - Table Games Acoustical Ceiling Panels, New Lighting 21. Large Common Area - 300 people Lockable Storage - PhysicalCages, Activity 2 levels Existing Storage to remain (Phases 1 and 2) - Large Worship Events 22. Reinforced ConstructionSeating for Storm Protection Level, secure Wheelchair 23.

Required Restrooms Mother’s Room with close-captioned television 24. Mezzanine, open to Common Area below Library walls shiftLounge to accommodate Mother’s Room - Movie Secure Check-In for Children’s Wing - Table Games Relocated Playground (from south end) PHASE Curb and 4: Gutter to address stormwater drainage

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14. Existing Classroom to become Office/Storage 15. Large Common Area 16. Large Classrooms with Closets and Built-in Storage Worship StageRestrooms with Storage 17. Required

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WOODLAWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL

25. Existing Preschool (5,200 sf) and Playground to remain until New Preschool is completed 26. Required Preschool Parking, Overflow Church Parking Existing Classroom to become Office/Storage 27. New Preschool (5,500 sf) 28. Common Relocated Preschool Large Area Playground

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MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL - Woodlawn United Methodist Church PHASE 3:

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Woodlawn Boulevard

December 12th, 2011

South Central Kansas Medical Center Medical Office Building Arkansas City, KS

A design-build project, this medical office building is adjacent to the town’s brand-new hospital. Budget was a large concern, and modifications were made throughout the project to ensure the budget was met. The fast-tracked project had tight deadlines and client design change complications. Working with the contractor to meet shared goals while adhering to a tight schedule is an enjoyable challenge.

Woodlawn United Methodist Church Master Plan Proposal Derby, KS The Request for Proposal from the client asked for a preliminary master plan, in addition to a firm’s qualifications. Phasing was a major consideration, as well as creating a workable program for the long list of needs given by the church. One of the challenges was to decide what existing space to use, what to add, and which functions to place where.

Fundraising had not been started, and each phase needed to be flexible in its initial scope.

This ambitious project required programming and space planning at introductory stages, and a fluid concept which was likely to change with budget.

NEWKIRK CITY OPERATIONS BUILDING PROPOSAL

wkirk City Hall

uary 16, 2012

ELLIS RESIDENCE - U.S. DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ADDITION

Newkirk City Operations Building Proposal Downtown Newkirk, OK

Following a growing trend, the city of Newkirk is planning to combine their city operations (Fire, Police, and City Government), into one facility.

Many proposals have been shown on various sites.

A proposed “city corridor� block will demolish unused, dilapidated infill buildings and replace them with continuously populated city services.

The architecture blends with its surroundings without duplicating them, and these initial renderings and plans will help sell the building to the community for fundraising and tax support.

Ellis Residence U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Addition

Affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam, our client is funding this project with help from the VA. The bathroom, closet and storm shelter addition will allow him to stay in his home with a caretaker instead of moving to a specialized facility. Government regulations were strictly adhered to, and additional paperwork was required for all aspects of the project. Though the majority of the existing house is accessible, emergency exit accommodations were required. At a compact 175 square feet, this addition meets all of the client and governmental requirements efficiently.

BEFORE

HAMPSHIRE COMPANY LOBBY RENOVATION

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL LIBRARY ADDITION

Hampshire Company Lobby Renovation Downtown Bridgeport, CT

Hampshire Company desired a major update and circulation rework of two entrance and elevator lobbies, including security stations. The dated interiors were transformed into sleek spaces with durable materials. Working with existing conditions and systems, multiple contractor personnel turnovers, and changing client requirements throughout the project was a continuous challenge; this is when I grew to love Construction Administration.

Congregation Beth Israel Library Addition West Hartford, CT The library and museum space in Congregation Beth Israel was insufficient for the synagogue’s collections. The integrated school also required larger, updated rooms with technological improvements. A small courtyard was the only place for expansion on the landlocked site, and care was taken to improve the appeal and functionality of the courtyard when the addition was built.

Modern meets traditional in this small but complex addition. Many people from the synagogue were involved with this project, and I was able to help design a successful solution to satisfy a committee of clients and an ever-changing budget.

RIVER OAKS MULTI-USE DEVELOPMENT

HISTORIC MARQUEE THEATRE RENOVATION

River Oaks Multi-Use Development Simsbury, CT River Oaks: a hotly contested multi-use development just outside a quaint New England town.

Much care was taken to assure the architectural style blended with the surroundings, traffic flowed smoothly, and small shops would not be overwhelmed by big box stores. River Oaks was designed as a community with many housing types, outdoor spaces, walkable streets, screened parking and anchor stores. The town of Simsbury was widely opposed to the development, and I was introduced to the sensitivity of town political situations, and to the importance of the Architect’s role in selling a project.

Historic Marquee Theatre Renovation Downtown Winfield, KS

A community organization has long envisioned restoring this old movie theatre into a live dinner theatre. Preliminary designs and renderings were created for fundraising purposes. Integrating new theatre technology and mechanical systems is a typical challenge in an area of town where many building basements still have original coal shoots and ice-cooling systems in place. The project is phased and emphasis is put on the initial code compliance updates.

It is very satisfying to be involved in the initial planning of a project and help create a dream.

NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TECHNOLOGY BUILDING

VIOLA RESIDENCE ADDITION AND POOL

Naugatuck Valley Community College Technology Building Waterbury, CT NVCC’s new Technology Building provides accommodations for the college’s Horticulture, Automotive, and Culinary Arts programs. The building serves as a new entry to the campus, and is highly visible from the adjacent interstate. Indoor and outdoor gathering spaces were created, and a bridge links the project to the adjacent building and main campus thoroughfare. Being on-site full-time during construction provided me with valuable insight into construction “culture” and administration procedures, and allowed me to become more assertive and confident in my skills.

Viola Residence Addition and Pool Arkansas City, KS

Originally a small farmhouse, this large home had been extended in nearly every direction, but was still lacking a large gathering area. This addition provides a large, very modern living room, a more traditional screened porch with outdoor kitchen, a garage and mechanical room, and a complicated pool addition. Gaining the clients’ full trust and successfully fulfilling a large wish list in a limited space is a rewarding experience.

Westview Flexible Phasing: Preliminary phases were created based on immediate need and adjustable budget, and individual projects within phases are able to be added or subtracted based on funding and priority.

Belmont

Westview

27

Fellowship Hall Concept: Renovation of the existing space makes the best use of the current facilities and available property. This will create spaces to serve current needs and allow for future expansion possibilities. New lighting, ceiling panels, acoustical treatment, flooring, furniture, and Flexible the integration of Phasing: multimedia technology will create an inviting, multifunctional Fellowship Preliminary phases were created based on immediate need and adjustHall. This may be used as one space for large events, or divided for siable budget, and individual projects within phases are able to be added multaneous activities. The renovated space with added technology will or subtracted accommodate intimate cafe-style worship, large worship events, over-based on funding and priority. flow seating for Sunday services, receptions, live music, and physical activity for the Youth. The Youth will have their own teaching and activity Fellowship Hall Concept: area, which is able to be closed off for security or acoustical reasons.

Renovation of the existing space makes the best use of the current faAfter the new Youth Center is completed, the vacated Fellowship Hall cilities and available property. This will create spaces to serve current Youth Area can be used as a Parlor, Adult Classrooms, or other needed and allow for future expansion possibilities. New lighting, ceiling space, freeing up older, existing space for Storage orneeds renovation.

28

Belmont

SECTION A - Renovated Fellowship Hall and Youth Area

27

panels, acoustical treatment, flooring, furniture, and the integration of multimedia technology will create an inviting, multifunctional Fellowship Hall. This may be used as one space for large events, or divided for simultaneous activities. The renovated space with added technology will accommodate intimate cafe-style worship, large worship events, overflow seating for Sunday services, receptions, live music, and physical activity for the Youth. The Youth will have their own teaching and activity area, which is able to be closed off for security or acoustical reasons.

After the new Youth Center is completed, the vacated Fellowship Hall Youth Area can be used as a Parlor, Adult Classrooms, or other needed space, freeing up older, existing space for Storage or renovation.

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SECTION A - Renovated Fellowship Hall and Youth Area

SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER - MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING

25

24

Sanctuary Narthex Kitchen Offices Nursery

25

E6.

E7.

E8.

E9.

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23 21

Adult Classrooms Parlor Choir Room Children’s Wing

Worship Stage with Storage Multifunctional Fellowship Hall - 500 people Youth Area - Cafe/Board game tables - Multimedia/Gaming areas - Flexible Furniture to accommodate teaching - Table Games 4. Foldaway Room Divider 5. Acoustical Ceiling Panels, New Lighting 6. Lockable Storage Cages, 2 levels 7. Existing Storage to remain (Phases 1 and 2) 8. Level, secure Wheelchair Seating 9. Mother’s Room with close-captioned television 10. Library walls shift to accommodate Mother’s Room Sanctuary E6. Adult Classrooms 11. Secure Check-In for Children’s Wing Narthex E7. Parlor 12. Relocated Playground (from south end) Kitchen E8.

Choir Room 13. Curb and Gutter to address stormwater drainage

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Multifunctional Fellowship Hall - 500 people PHASE 3: Youth Area 18.- Cafe/Board Vestibule with game Secure tables Check-In for Youth 19. Lounge and Teaching Area areas 20.- Multimedia/Gaming Activity Area - Flexible Furniture to tables accommodate teaching - Cafe/Board game areas - Table- Multimedia/Gaming Games FlexibleDivider Furniture to accommodate teaching Foldaway -Room - Table Games Acoustical Ceiling Panels, New Lighting 21. Large Common Area - 300 people Lockable Storage - PhysicalCages, Activity 2 levels Existing Storage to remain (Phases 1 and 2) - Large Worship Events 22. Reinforced ConstructionSeating for Storm Protection Level, secure Wheelchair 23.

Required Restrooms Mother’s Room with close-captioned television 24. Mezzanine, open to Common Area below Library walls shiftLounge to accommodate Mother’s Room - Movie Secure Check-In for Children’s Wing - Table Games Relocated Playground (from south end) PHASE Curb and 4: Gutter to address stormwater drainage

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14. Existing Classroom to become Office/Storage 15. Large Common Area 16. Large Classrooms with Closets and Built-in Storage Worship StageRestrooms with Storage 17. Required

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WOODLAWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL

25. Existing Preschool (5,200 sf) and Playground to remain until New Preschool is completed 26. Required Preschool Parking, Overflow Church Parking Existing Classroom to become Office/Storage 27. New Preschool (5,500 sf) 28. Common Relocated Preschool Large Area Playground

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MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL - Woodlawn United Methodist Church PHASE 3:

0’-0”

25’-0”

50’-0”

100’-0”

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Woodlawn Boulevard

December 12th, 2011

South Central Kansas Medical Center Medical Office Building Arkansas City, KS

A design-build project, this medical office building is adjacent to the town’s brand-new hospital. Budget was a large concern, and modifications were made throughout the project to ensure the budget was met. The fast-tracked project had tight deadlines and client design change complications. Working with the contractor to meet shared goals while adhering to a tight schedule is an enjoyable challenge.

Woodlawn United Methodist Church Master Plan Proposal Derby, KS The Request for Proposal from the client asked for a preliminary master plan, in addition to a firm’s qualifications. Phasing was a major consideration, as well as creating a workable program for the long list of needs given by the church. One of the challenges was to decide what existing space to use, what to add, and which functions to place where.

Fundraising had not been started, and each phase needed to be flexible in its initial scope.

This ambitious project required programming and space planning at introductory stages, and a fluid concept which was likely to change with budget.

NEWKIRK CITY OPERATIONS BUILDING PROPOSAL

wkirk City Hall

uary 16, 2012

ELLIS RESIDENCE - U.S. DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ADDITION

Newkirk City Operations Building Proposal Downtown Newkirk, OK

Following a growing trend, the city of Newkirk is planning to combine their city operations (Fire, Police, and City Government), into one facility.

Many proposals have been shown on various sites.

A proposed “city corridor� block will demolish unused, dilapidated infill buildings and replace them with continuously populated city services.

The architecture blends with its surroundings without duplicating them, and these initial renderings and plans will help sell the building to the community for fundraising and tax support.

Ellis Residence U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Addition

Affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam, our client is funding this project with help from the VA. The bathroom, closet and storm shelter addition will allow him to stay in his home with a caretaker instead of moving to a specialized facility. Government regulations were strictly adhered to, and additional paperwork was required for all aspects of the project. Though the majority of the existing house is accessible, emergency exit accommodations were required. At a compact 175 square feet, this addition meets all of the client and governmental requirements efficiently.