Architecture Portfolio 2014

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Herreshoff Museum [ spring 2013 ] Creative Arts Center [ fall 2012 ] Porter’s Lodge [ fall 2012 ] Shuttle Terminal [ fall 2012 ]

places [ spring 2010 ]

art

people

[ spring 2011-2013 ]

architecture

Piazza Brunelleschi [ fall 2013 ]


UR B AN ADA P TATION piazza brunelleschi

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Studio: arch 416 Project: Piazza, library+housing Location: Florence, Italy Partner: Charles hergrueter


this project was completed while studying abroad for a semester in Florence, Italy. The challenge was to make a contemporary building and piazza in this very traditional and historical city. Through adapting traditional architectural elements [such as porticoes] and the use of materials found in the context, a harmonious building was created for this iconic city.

entry

axis

parking

function

circulation

solid/ void

first floor

ground floor


north elevation

west elevation


east section

north section


west section

RELIANCE herreshoff museum

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Studio: arch 413 project: MARINE museum location: bristol, rhode island

north section


south section the Herreshoff Museum is a large Marine facility on the waterfRont in BRISTOL, RHODE, ISLAND. Unfortunately, THE MUSEUM is not BIG enough to accommodate their exquisite 1/16” scale model of the herreshoff yacht, Reliance, which is KNOWN FOR BEING the 1903 defender and largest America’s Cup boat to ever race. at this scale, the model is 30 feet tall AND 20 feet in length. The design has nautical motifs, proper day lighting TECHNIQUES and a large enough exhibition space for this tremendous model.

east section


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roger williams university c r e at i v e a r t s c e n t e r

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Studio: arch 313 project: Academic location: bristol, rhode island

the creative arts center, located on the campus QUAD at roger williams university, is focused on maintaining a link from the dining commons and the architecture building. This was achieved by pulling apart the program and creating a walkway through the building. In result, this area will be a covered social hub that will bring a sense of community to the center of campus.



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Roger Williams University porters lodge

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Studio: arch 313 project: security + welcome location: bristol, rhode island

The design competition for the Porter’s Lodge is an annual Arch 313 event that occurs over one weekend. THE BUILDING IS located at the North entrance of the Roger Williams campus and serves as a welcome gate and the campus safety headquarters. THIS design received first place out of a class of approximately 75 students. This design has a wrapping motion THAT represents the vehicular circulation through campus. The idea of wrapping also defines the program within:

Wrapping around THE interior program

Campus safety reaching out to the community

Shelter for those who enter the community



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Studio: arch 313 project: transportation location: bristol, rhode island

wall section

Roger Williams University shuttle terminal


parti

indoor/ outdoor

program

public/ private


baby kate, water colors

People


rural playground, acrylic paint

diner, acrylic paint

caroline, charcoal


places

greystone, mixed media


church, mixed media

fence, mixed media

These are selected pieces from a series of twelve paintings of the houses that make up “Merchants Row� in Essex, new York. i painted these houses and details through a new lens, only using vibrant colors, to give these historic buildings a contemporary look for the first time.

the approach, mixed media


American Institute of Architecture Students

Studio Mentor Responsible for guiding first year students with the design studio curriculum. This includes helping students with free-hand drawing, drafting, model making, diagramming, presentations, + offering design advice. [September 2011- Present] Chapter Vice President/ Treasurer [May 2012-2013] Chapter Secretary [May 2011-2012]

Bristol’s 227th fourth of July parade

Float chair and designer Bristol, Rhode Island is home of the oldest annual 4th of July parade in American history. This event draws over 200,000 people from Rhode Island and around the world. I led a team of 45 students in the design and construction of this elaborate and large float. [April- July 2012]

digital: Autodesk Revit, Rhinoceros, AutoCad, InDesign, Photoshop, Google Sketch-up, Microsoft Office Suite, Blue Beam Presentation: Hand rendering, painting, free-

hand drawing, drafting, model making, laser cutting

Architectural + other experience

b.s in architecture Minor in art & architectural history [May 2014] Master of architecture Candidate [December 2015]

Truexcullins architecture

Aw a r d s

Education L e ad e r sh ip e xp eri en ce Skills

Roger williams university [RWU] Bristol, Rhode island

Urban design studio competition

Intern, Burlington, Vermont Responsibilities included modeling in Revit, assisting on projects in both the design and construction document phases, creating sites in both Revit and Google Sketchup, and completing a set of As-Built drawings. Additional tasks included designing job signs and a booklet for a housing development as well as general office tasks. [may 2013- august 2013]

Department of Residence Life + Housing,

Resident Assistant, rwu Enhanced the quality of life in residence halls while fostering a sense of community, providing academic support, and being attentive to the safety and security of the residents. [August 2012- May 2013]

Dept. of Student Programs + Leadership

Orientation Advisor, Rwu Acted as a resource to over 3,000 incoming students and family members, while appropriately fielding questions and offering advice. Responsibilities included leading a group of approximately 20 incoming freshmen and transfer students for a two day long session. [may 2011- october 2012]

Vermont Oxford Network

Office Assistant, Burlington, Vermont A collaboration of health care professionals dedicated to improving the quality and safety of medical care for newborn infants and their families. [January 2010- August 2011]

1st Place [December 2013]

| 9 Teams

core V design studio competition

1st place [October 2012]

| 75 Participants

aias regional design charrette

3rd place | 38 Participants [November 2011]


kate ford

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Kford000@g.rwu.edu

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(802) 922.6637



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