PORTFOLIO & RESUME | SPRING 2021 by Katherine Martin

PORTFOLIO

KATHERINE MARTIN SELECTED WORK | 2014 - 2021

This sketch started it all. We sat around a long strip of trace paper; pens scattered about among the crude diagrams and sketches. I was a Junior at Georgia Tech, and I had just joined the solar decathlon team alongside engineering and business students. We needed a concept that was stackable, maximized solar capture through angled PVs, allowed adequate daylighting without causing glare and overheating. Someone would announce an idea and we would iterate. Hit a blank wall? Start afresh. I eventually compiled our ideas into this sketch. After long nights of refining the model, the mechanical engineer could not believe the level of efficiency we had achieved. We refined again. A month later, the electrical engineers burst into the studio carrying a big box of donuts and yelling, “We won! We won! We won the Energy Expo!” It was in these moments that I discovered the thrill of collaboration and where I began my journey to explore the horizons of truly sustainable design.

“ARCHITECTS HAVE TO DREAM. WE HAVE TO SEARCH FOR OUR ATLANTISES, TO BE EXPLORERS, ADVENTURERS, AND YET TO BUILD RESPONSIBLY AND WELL.” RENZO PIANO

KATHERINE MARTIN

katherineemartin@gmail.com | (229) 834-9743 | https://issuu.com/Katherineemartin

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON PORTLAND, OREGON MASTER’S OF ARCHITECTURE, Specialization in Urban Architecture and Urban Design June 2021 - GPA 3.98 GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, GEORGIA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OF ARCHITECTURE May 2017 - Highest Honors

EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON - INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (IHBE) LABORATORY JANUARY 2020 - PRESENT PORTLAND, OREGON Lead student researcher on Carbon Narratives for Design Planning Project; conducted extensive literature reviews, executed international symposiums around building + health, facilitated meetings for research team and partner research institutes, produced graphic communication and educational materials

TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR FIRST YEAR DESIGN STUDIO, DEPT. OF ARCHITECTURE WINTER 2021 PORTLAND, OREGON Recommended by Studio instructors and the Associate Chair for the School of Architecture to assist aspiring architecture students. Participated in weekly discussions, fabricated tutorials to enhance design skillsets, and mentored young students

NELSON - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER III AUGUST 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2019

ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA

Integral to all production aspects of design, design development, construction documentation, code analysis/research, material research and selection, construction administration, VR renderings, consultant coordination, and client meetings

IPG ARCHITECTS - SUMMER INTERN JULY - AUGUST 2015; JANUARY 2016; MAY - AUGUST 2016

VALDOSTA, GEORGIA

Produced renderings for current projects, influenced schematic design, interior finish selection, client meetings, and specs

BFB GLADWIN ARCHITECTS - SUMMER INTERN MAY - AUGUST 2014; JUNE - JULY 2017

VALDOSTA, GEORGIA

Developed graphic design for marketing materials and compiled RFPs, cataloged samples library, influenced schematic design, interior finish selection, client meetings, and construction administration for historic preservation projects

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFIED PASSIVE HOUSE CONSULTANT (CPHC) AUGUST 2020 Exhibits knowledge of passive building design, construction, and mechanical sizing. The PHIUS+ climate-specific building standard can be applied to single family and multi-family residential and light commercial projects.

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE AUGUST 2021 SKILLS

AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS

PROFICIENT: Revit, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lumion, MS Office, Bluebeam, Zoom KNOWLEDGEABLE: Rhino, Adobe Premiere, Hand drafting and modeling, Sketching “TEN ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS FROM STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON” DEZEEN, 2021. THE 2017 JOHN WILLIAM SANDEFORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL PROMISE 1ST PLACE AT THE 2016 GEORGIA TECH ENERGY EXPO - Architecture Concept

ORGANIZATIONS

DESIGN STUDENT UNION - PRESIDENT, COLLEGE OF DESIGN, PORTLAND, OREGON FALL 2020 - SPRING 2021 Facilitated weekly meetings with cross-disciplinary students in the College of Design, delegated tasks to enhance student experience, student to professional relationships, and corresponded directly with staff to enhance cirriculum opportunities

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, ATLANTA CHAPTER SUMMER 2018 - SUMMER 2019 worked on over 10 Houses GEORGIA TECH BANDS, TRUMPET 2013 - 2017 Participated in Marching Band, Jazz Band, Brass Quintet; Member of Tau Beta Sigma: National Honorary Band Service Sorority; Sole Winner of the 2015 Outstanding Junior Award for achievement of excellence in musicianship, service, and dedication to the Georgia Tech Marching Band

“ARCHITECTS HAVE TO DREAM. WE HAVE TO SEARCH FOR OUR ATLANTISES, TO BE EXPLORERS, ADVENTURERS, AND YET TO BUILD RESPONSIBLY AND WELL.” RENZO PIANO

EXPLORATIONS 01

COLLEGE FOR A GREENWORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION

GRADUATE WORK

PIN&SPIN

AIRTIGHT

HOLLYWOOD ECO-DISTRICT

the INFLECTION POINT

HELIOTHERAPY

BEARINGS BIKE WORKS

CELEBRATION VILLAGE

APARTMENT 4A

CHAMPION’S PLACE

GARDEN&GALLERY

GOLDEN RATIO

REFRACTION

LEISURE

GRADUATE WORK

PROFESSIONAL WORK

UNDERGRADUATE WORK

SKETCHING FOR FUN

COLLEGE FOR A GREENWORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION THESIS STUDIO | CRITIC: GERRY GAST Academic | 2021

In the heart of Midtown Atlanta, the proposal calls for restorative social and environmental justice through the adaptive reuse of a historic structure into an accessible technical college focused on regionally-specific green infrastructure workforce training. The concept is to take the “best practices” of restorative design and create a national model for how we should approach sustainable design, preservation, and equity in our cities. From a climate perspective, utilizing an empty building is the best carbon mitigation strategy. The project preserves as much of the existing structure as possible and any changes made to the facade or concrete system have a restorative, performative, or programmatic purposes. The architectural strategy explores voids that enhance the daylighting, passive cooling techniques and create large volumes suitable for training workshops. From a social sustainability perspective, this building provides a rich opportunity in a rapidly gentrifying portion of the city. The building’s former uses as a automotive repair shop and then the largest homeless shelter in the Southeast creates a poetic statement about equity and justice in our inner cities. Urban spaces are not just for the wealthy elite, but for all peoples, perspectives, and careers. This project was chosen by the administration to represent the University of Oregon in a recent Dezeen article with their School Showcase series.

Urban Context Rendering

Solar Canopy

New Steel Reinforcing

Existing Concrete Structure

Existing Structure Modification Diagram

Floor Plan

Elevation

540 PV Panels averaging 810 kWh/day

16,000 sf of Rainwater catchment area 1,670 sf for Tidal flow greywater treatment

Rainwater Collection Future reuse for flushing

9,000 sf of protected, extensive greenroof for urban pollinators and nesting birds

Constructed Wetlands

Recharge Groundwater

Building Systems Strategies

Distribution to Restrooms

Greywater Treatment

Inlet Filter

Composter Cistern

Workshop Rendering

PIN&SPIN

POST-COVID OFFICE STUDIO | CRITIC: CLAYTON TAYLOR Academic | 2020

The design of a post-COVID office will emphasize separation of uses and a better engagement to outdoor spaces. This proposal breaks apart the typical office building monolith by separating the central core into three smaller cores (shown in teal). The programmatic elements found within become independent toy blocks that then “pin and spin” around the circulation cores. The project also explores the related health outcomes of natural ventilation, daylighting, and views. The blocks respond to the natural wind patterns of the area and direct views towards siginificant landmarks such as Mt. Hood. The project explores an adaptable, louvered facade to further enhance light, wind, and views. Each block is uniquely treated, which results in the facades appearing open or closed depending on the vantage point.

Concept Sketch

Ground Floor Plan

Middle Floor Plan

Upper Floor Plan

Building Elevation

Facade Concept Sketch

Building Section

Urban Context Rendering

AIRTIGHT

CPHC DESIGN EXAM Academic | 2020

Designing for and with a climate is of upmost importance. For the CPHC exam, we were tasked with designing a vacation home in Lake Tahoe, CA, Climate Zone 6b. This project analyzed individual components of climate, such as heating degree days, shading requirements, solar heat gains, wind, precipitation and snowfall. Alongside stringent detailing of the enclosure components to ensure air, vapor, and water tightness, and efficient sizing of mechanical equipment, this project is expected to use 80-90% less energy than a standard home of similar scale and location.

Climate Analysis

Site Elevation

Building Section

Airtight, Vaportight Construction Detail

HOLLYWOOD ECO-DISTRICT

ENVIRONMENTAL URBAN DESIGN STUDIO | CRITIC: NICO LARCO Academic | 2020

Sustainable design extends beyond just the enclosure of a single building. This project explored the creation of an Eco-District in the Portland neighborhood of Hollywood. This neighborhood was sited along a major transit network but there was very little shared, public space and no public park, uncharacteristic of many other neighborhoods in Portland. The proposal established 5 Ecosystem Service Strategies and identified points of implementation throughout the district to create an environmentally-conscious standard to be applied to other neighborhoods in the city. These strategies were applied at the major streets, in front of the famous Hollywood Theater, and informed the design of the new Hollywood Park. This series of three park blocks were sited along a string of currently empty parking lots that engulf the local staple, The Chameleon Restaurant and Bar, and frames the famous Hollywood Library.

Microclimates to reduce cooling loads

District Concept

Artificial Wetlands for Greywater

Ecosystem Service Strategies

Bioswales for runoff

Continuous Tree Canopy for Heat Island Effect

Pervious Pavement for groundwater recharge

Street Section

Hollywood Park Site Plan - Weekday

Hollywood Park Site Plan - Weekend

Community Park Rendering

the INFLECTION POINT

SOCIAL HOUSING STUDIO | CRITIC: JUSTIN FOWLER Academic | 2020 Teammates: Josymar Rodriguez Matthew Stoll Satoru Igarashi

True resiliency considers the needs beyond the lot line. The project explores net-positive energy production and water collection and becomes a community resiliency hub in case of a large scale breakdown of municipal infrastructure. Formally, the project exists as a typological matrix of interchangeable modules. The structure for the modular housing units support the infrastructural canopy element for solar and water collection. The interstitial shared public greenspaces are critical to the livelihood of the residents. The proposal aims to redefine medium density housing and explore a solution that is transferable to any climate or topography. The project was highly collaborative. My contributions were mainly in the design of the interchangeable housing units and the coordinator of the overall model and individual designwork. This project was selected by the UO College of Design to be presented to the Oregon AIA Chapter.

Concept Sketch

Integrated Systems Typologies Diagram

Site Plan

Modular Unit Axonometrics (1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed)

Multi-generational Unit Axonometric

Modular Construction Diagram

Project Context Vignette

Site Section

Community Plaza Rendering

HELIOTHERAPY

MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY STUDIO | CRITIC: YIANNI DOULIS Academic | 2019

This project featured researchinformed design strategies. In one experiment, three skylight designs were tested on a heliodon at the summer solstice, fall/spring equinox and the winter solstice to analyze adequate levels of light without impeding on privacy needs of the occupants. The successful strategies were then scaled up and used to inform the overall roof shape which featured varying pitches depending on the internal programmatic needs. Finally, the project was tested using the actual sun. A scaled model of the entire building was created and the use of cyanotype paper recorded the actual natural light that would enter through the strategically opened roof and façade panels.

Concept Sketch

Site Plan

Skylight Studies

Cyanotype Sunlight Study

BEARINGS BIKE WORKS

ADAPTIVE REUSE Professional | 2019 Phase 1 Completed Construction 2020 Client: Bearings Bike Works Project Architect: Brian Lachat Engineering: Brett Perkins, Ming Zeng Civil/Landscape: Alex Maddox General Contractor: Chuck Ogletree My Role: Project Coordinator Bearings Bike Works, a non-profit community center serving the disadvantaged youth of Atlanta’s inner Southwest side, sought the adaptive reuse of a WWII era quonset hut structure. As the project coordinator, I was tasked with managing the consultants and completing the Permit Set. The project faced many challenges. The historic structure had been haphazardly repaired over the decades. It had even caught fire twice! As a result, constant visits to the site were required to identify opportunities for improvement or total remodeling. The unique shape required many meetings with standing seam metal roof consultants to design a new gutter system and radius application of the product. Because of its scale, I was the sole designer, detailer, and coordinator of consultants for this project.

before after

*photograph by others

Porch Construction Detail

Floor Plan

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Custom Gutter Detail

Wall Section

*photograph by others

CELEBRATION VILLAGE RETIREE MULTI-FAMILY Professional | 2019 Under Construction

Client: Active Senior Concepts Project Architect: Brian Lachat Engineering: Matthew Church, Ben Kawolczyk Civil/Landscape: Barry Dunlop My Role: Architectural Designer Celebration Village is a campus of 392 housing units catering to older adults with varying degrees of mobility and independence. The 650,000 sf campus required multiple linked Revit models and a strict set of consistent construction details. This project required a high degree of collaboration with multiple consultants and within the office project team. During schematic and design development, there was a major shift in personnel. As a result, I was responsible for maintaining all drawing sets, design changes, and coordination until more team members were added to balance the load. It was during this project that I developed a robust sense of construction details for a variety of construction types, develop complete Permit Sets, and learned how to navigate complex, linked Revit models.

Exterior Rendering

Elevations

Wall Sections

Construction Details

APARTMENT 4A

SOLAR DECATHLON STUDIO | CRITIC: CHARLES RUDOLPH Academic | 2016 Teammates: Abigail Smith (Architecture) Varun Duggal (Elec. Engineering) Dhruv Mehra (Computer Science) Andres Menendez (Mech. Engineering)

A Solar Decathlon proposal which argued against the banal solitary model. The Apartment 4Atlanta explored a stackable, self-sufficient, modular unit which optimized daylighting, solar collection angles, and utilized a vegetated thermal mass planter to further regulate thermal comfort and indair quality. This project sparked my passion for collaborative environmental design. I experienced such a thrill sketching over trace with engineers to optimize our modular unit. Even though we did not compete in the DOE competition, we won first place in the 2016 Georgia Tech Energy Expo. It was one of my most rewarding experiences thus far.

Concept Sketch

Unit Floor Plan

Interior Rendering

CHAMPION’S PLACE

UNIVERSAL DESIGN HOUSING STUDIO | CRITIC: MICHELLE RINEHART Academic | 2016

This project employed the 7 principles of Universal Design to create a community of housing for young adults with varying levels of disability. The principles are applied to all common spaces and extra care was given to each individual unit to ensure occupants of all ability levels would be comfortable. The project site is in a brownfield so the use of strategically placed pylons creates the orthogonal grid, but the emphasis on a variety of pathways creates a sense of flexibility within the overall project. Inspired by the richness of accessible outdoor spaces found in Italian villas, this project sought to bring the healing and calming properties of nature to those with limited mobility. The central courtyard allows for community building and immersion into lush landscapes.

Exploded Axon

Site Plan

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a. Open shower b. Handrails around toilet c. Tilted mirror d. Walk-in closet e. Slide doors f. Push drawers g. Recessed ribbon lighting h. Low windows Universal Design Strategies

Exterior Rendering

GARDEN & GALLERY

ART MUSEUM STUDIO | CRITIC: JUDE LEBLANC Academic | 2015

At the intersection of a dense urban condition and a quiet community park, this gallery seeks to unify the opposing conditions through the inversion of public space. The visitor is ushered into the building from a covered grand entry under the dramatic floating concrete solid. Then is moved upwards to specified vantage points of iconic structures in the Atlanta skyline. Then deposited halfway at the top of a sloping green space towards the neighborhood park beyond. The project is about procession, a relationship to grade and to city, and to the use of concrete mass to dictate feeling and views.

Site Context

Massing Concept

Gallery Section

Site Plan

Main Gallery Interior Rendering

GOLDEN RATIO

SHAPE GRAMMAR RESEARCH | CRITIC: THANOS ECONOMOU Academic | 2015

This research project analyzed the ancient tholos temple to Athena Pronaia in Delphi, Greece. It explored how the same proportions and construction techniques from the more traditional rectangular temples are applied to a round geometry. The analysis showed that the Golden Ratio can be abstracted to form two proportionate circles. This locked proportion was discovered to have informed the radius at which tiles changed, columns were placed, walls were aligned, and structural members transferred their loads.

Elevation

Golden Ratio in Circles

Floor Plan Analysis

Reflected Ceiling Plan Analysis

REFRACTION

FOLLY STUDIO | CRITIC: BRAD BROOKS Academic | 2014

A folly often draws a visitor in to experience a moment of respite or awe in a public green space. This folly design was inspired by the swans in the lake beyond and used an unfolded origami swan as the basis for the geometry. The project emphasizes movement up and down the hill, creates prisms of light at varying points along the path, and its sharp edges contrast with the flowing landscape of the hills beyond.

Section

Concept Diagram

Physical Model

LEISURE

SKETCHING ON THE WEEKEND

GEORGIA

OREGON

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