Katherine Knutson Physical Works Portfolio - 2016 by katherine.knutson

Physical Works Portfolio

KATHERINE KNUTSON 2016

KATHERINE KNUTSON Physical Works Portfolio

katherine.a.knutson@gmail.com 253.651.3226

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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REFLECTION AND REFRACTION

GUIDED BY LINES

BREAKING BARRIERS

Pullman, WA Higher education 2014

K-12 education 2013

Pullman, WA Mixed-use commercial 2014

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REFLECTION AND REFRACTION LOCATION: Pullman, WA PROGRAM TYPE: Higher education INSTRUCTOR: Greg Kessler YEAR: 2014 Group project with K. Jancola

This design for an educatorium focuses on the sensory experience of water. It is intended to create an environment that further connects its campus through education as well as containing areas of public research and exhibition space. The design incorporates a variety of program functions including an auditorium space, scholar residences, offices, classrooms, and open research and exhibition spaces. The building is sunk into the existing topography to emphasize a connection to the natural landscape as well as draw students into the building from all sides.

To emphasize the use of the plaza element, the auditorium space is underground with a large skylight supporting a pool of water overhead. This allows for natural light to penetrate into the space, and communicates the inherent blending of the floor and ceiling elements. The sensory experiences are connected throughout the building through the use of this overhead pool as well as water walls, a rain tunnel, and misting benches. Overall, the element of water can be clearly seen throughout the site and continues to be an integral part of the design.

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This project consisted primarily of a series of small palm-top study models, seeking to analyze and observe the relationship between our designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s massing and its surrounding environment.

This particular palm-top study model was intended to highlight the focus placed on the two chosen building elements: the relationship between a floor and ceiling and the element of water.

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The model maintained the ability to separate into two different pieces, giving further insight into the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship with the site.

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GUIDED BY LINES PROGRAM TYPE: K-12 Education INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hille YEAR: 2013

This design for an elementary school began with a study on the possible manipulation and aggregation of a single complex classroom unit form. Through investigation of the individual unit, each classroom is intended to be highly adaptable to the various needs of students and teachers alike and maintains a strong connection to the outside environment through both implied and physical outreach. After the form was identified, it was then repeated, interlocked, and manipulated to allow for a corresponding glulam

structural overlay, consistent throughout the series. Once the aggregation was created and finalized, the structural system was extended to create a total of fourteen classrooms, organized through the use of age-based hierarchy, and several scales of common spaces. Finally, the selective usage of the structural overlay was designed to accentuate the hierarchy of public, private, and mixed-use spaces and circulation zones.

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My investigation began with the study and creation of a single classroom unit. I looked primarily at the flow of movement into and within the classroom and how its structure could inform separation of space. The classroom features a series of nooks and breakout spaces to allow for a variety of learning environments yet maintains a central group gathering space for joint classroom activities.

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The next step in my study was to begin the aggregation progress, manipulating the shape of the initial classroom so that multiple units could evenly align in a tesselated pattern. This allowed for an interlocking plan system, an organizational logic which would later extend to the structural configuration of the school as a whole.

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The final stage of my investigation was to aggregate the total number of required classrooms, attaching auxiliary study areas and gathering spaces to create the school in its entirety. The final massing was largely informed by the structural grid I had created.

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BREAKING BARRIERS LOCATION: Pullman, WA PROGRAM TYPE: Mixed-use commercial INSTRUCTOR: Bashir Kazimee YEAR: 2014

Located in the heart of downtown Pullman, this community center features a series of both public and private spaces, including a zones for community classes, a Washington State University campus study extension, shared gardens, and an extensive plaza. The programs are carefully and intentionally oriented to encourage community living and also to quite literally bridge the connection between nature and the city through the use of an extended

platform. The north side of the building features a triangular deck which extends over the river and, in combination with the plaza design, encourages direct interaction with the surrounding landscape. The plaza features angled vegetation strips which reflect the irregular spacial organization of the internal programs and further serves to highlight the fundamental and inherent connection to the natural world.

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KATHERINE KNUTSON 1821 S. Winnifred Street Tacoma WA, 98465 253.651.3226 katherine.a.knutson@gmail.com

Through my academic career, I have successfully completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Studies and a Master of Architecture degree, both from Washington State University. This portfolio has been designed to display my model making capabilities and my personal aesthetic styles and convictions to innovation and authenticity in architecture. I hope it gives you insight into my personality and who I am as a designer. Thank you for your time and interest. Thank you.

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EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE Washington State University GPA: 3.76 Pullman, WA | May 2015 - May 2016 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES (with honors) Washington State University GPA: 3.68, Cum Laude Pullman, WA | August 2011 - May 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE

OLSON KUNDIG June 2016 - December 2016 Position: Architectural Intern WSU SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION August 2015 - May 2016 Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant WSU DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE LIFE August 2012 - May 2013 Position: Paraprofessional / Resident Adviser

ACHIEVEMENTS

HONORS Graduated from Washington State University with Honors and Cum Laude. Received a ‘Pass with Distinction’ on graduating thesis project. Accepted to WSU’s School of Design and Construction accelerated graduate program. Maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.68 during undergraduate studies and 3.76 during graduate. Graduated high school through International Baccalaureate program. AWARDS 2015 Senior Capstone competition winner. Awarded President’s Honor Roll: Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, and Spring 2015.

SKILLS

REFERENCES

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Thank you.

KATHERINE KNUTSON katherine.a.knutson@gmail.com 253.651.3226 1821 S. Winnifred Street Tacoma, WA 98465 Washington State University [Bachelor in Architectural Studies + Master of Architecture]