atie KHarris Architecture Portfolio | University of Kansas | M.Arch | Fall 2017
EDUCATION 2014-Present
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS Master of Architecture Anticipated Graduation date: May 2019
2010-2014
LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL, O’FALLON, MISSOURI Graduated May 2014
EXPERIENCE 2017-Present
ROSS & BARUZZINI, ARCHITECTURAL INTERN Detailing Specifications Model Buildings for Mechanical work
2015-2017
TARGET, Cashier/Sales/Produce Worker Restock grocery and sales floor shelves Unload delivery trucks Assist guests with various questions
2013-2014
VALUE VILLAGE, Cashier/Sales Setting up manikins and display cases for stores and events Cleaning and organizing jewelry Organizing and putting away clothing
Skills Team Player Organized Efficient Works well with Customers Project Management Laser Cutting
Marketing Creative Problem Solving Attention to Detail Driven Motivated 3D Printing
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Assistant to Vacation Bible School leader Girl Scout camp leader Volunteer at the Food Bank of St. Louis Volunteer as teacher at The Crossing Youth Leader at Called to Greatness Crocheting hats for Covenant House Knitting blankets for the Weavers Guild Yarn Bombing President of Trade61
PROGRAM PROFICIENCY Layout Rhino Revit AutoCad InDesign Illustrator Photoshop
Interests & Hobbies Design Build Sustainability LEED Innovation Preservation Repurpose
Health & Wellness EfďŹ ciency Sketching Knit & Crochet Craft modeling Watercoloring
Wyandotte Roots
Bundle of Sticks
Kansas City Center for the Arts
The Engagement Grill
Transformation Project
Traveling and Photography
Fiber Arts
Wyandotte Roots Kansas City, Kansas Fourth Year; First Semester Professor Shannon Criss
Wyandotte County, Kansas City is home to a variety of rich and diverse cultures, however it remains to be one of the poorest counties in the state. Our studio analyzed the needs of the community through discussion and outreach, the conclusion was simple: affordable housing. No matter the amenities in the local community, the people of Wyandotte County were desperate for a safe, cultured community to call home. The site in question came with a variety of different obstacles, including a seventy foot difference in elevation. Wyandotte County is in fact a food desert, and the site ultimately called for solution.
The varied topography presented an interesting obstacle for the site, however I chose to use it as an opportunity for the new additions for the community. Following the topography it was fun to map out a new and interactive site ďŹ lled with education and experience. One of the major amenities the residents desired was a community garden for the sake of growing food and connecting with the rest of the people. Additionally I integrated a water feature which would connect the site providing an educational experience as well as aid in the growing of crops in the gardens.
PHASE 1 HIGH DENSITY BUILDING 4 THREE BEDROOM UNITS 16 TWO BEDROOM UNITS 12 ONE BEDROOM UNITS PATHS AROUND/ACROSS SITE
PHASE 2 DUPLEXES 6 DUPLEXES 2 UNITS PER DUPLEX 2 BEDROOMS PER UNIT WATER FEATURE ON SITE
PHASE 3 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES 25 UNITS 2-4 BEDROOMS PER UNIT GARDEN BEDS MONARCH STATIONS
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The high density facility contains a multitude of programs designed for the growth and education of the community. First oor amenities include spaces which can be used for classrooms or general community use. There is a large kitchen space which can also be used to teach residents about cooking, or for catering events. The East wing contains a daycare and after school program which services both residents and community members.
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Local garden beds and Monarch Stations are apart of the educational aspect of the program, used to encourage residents to interact with the site and learn about the natural world. Crops grown from the gardens can also be used in the cooking classes offered by community partners. Lastly there is also a library and maker space located on the second and third oors to encourage personal growth and interactions.
Bundle of Sticks Quindaro, Kansas Third Year; Second Semester Professor Philip Hofstra Group Project
Quindaro, meaning ‘Bundle of Sticks’ is the perfect word to describe the tribe that originated there. In essence, the land ties the tribe together, as a sort of bundle of sticks. In commemoration to the tribe who were displaced from their land and the history that thrived there, the leaders of the Quindaro tribe (our clients) desired a sort of monument to their roots. After much consideration and conversation, our group decided to base the building off of two Quindaro artifacts: a bundle of sticks, and an array of feathers, depicted below. Programing was more student led than anything, we as a class decided what the facility needed and what the community would appreciate, through clear conversation with the tribe leaders of course. Thusly the building would be multi functional, with offices, conference rooms, auditoriums, and an exhibition space for Quindaro artwork.
Programming OfďŹ ces Conference Rooms Library Exhibition Atrium Museum Auditorium Theater
Our small group was also dedicated to the idea of community gardens and markets to boost relations in the area as well as provide a small oasis in the food desert that is Quindaro.
The surrounding site provided circulation around the building. As the building ďŹ t into the site, it would provide shade, walk ability, and a sense of exploration. Additionally there is a series of hiking trails around the larger site, this project would connect visitors to those trails, connecting them to the land and Quindaro.
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Kansas City Center for the Arts Kansas City, Kansas Second Year; Second Semester Professor Jonathan Wilde
The location of this project provided a unique program that would be a huge influence to the design. Situated downtown between the Crossroads and the old Jazz District, the facility would house residents who seek new inspiration from the city. Additionally this area in particular needed a new community space for social interaction and art exhibits. The delicate balance between the privacy of the residents and the life of the exhibits would call attention to the detail that separates the two. These laser cut models (below) were made to be flexible and interchangeable with each other. Each part could be moved to visualize the elevation and site, theorizing how each program would interact with the space. From this I found how a flexible courtyard space would positively influence the space, and how separating the programs by elevation would create enough privacy for the residents.
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18th Street
Circulation was a driving force in the layout of the project. In this site plan its simple to see how visitors could potentially walk in and through the exhibit area. The registration desk on one side and the gift shop/craft kiosk deďŹ nes the start and end. Immediately when visitors walk in they have the ability to ascend to the second oor where the restaurant is located.
For this project I wanted to incorporate as much green space as I could to promote socialization in the visitors and community between the residents. In this light I designed the inner courtyard to house rotating sculptures and space for gathering.
This north facing section exempliďŹ es how the different programs interact with each other, while at the same time are protected from one another. On the ďŹ rst level is the exhibition space and bathrooms, the second level houses a single apartment to the east and a restaurant to the west. Above that on the third and fourth level are more apartments which overlook the courtyard, but are hidden from the courtyard at the same time.
One of the most important aspect this section pictures are the tension cables that stretch between each of the towers. These provide a barrier visually from the courtyard, and from the green roof plants can grow to make the barriers more dense.
The Engagement Grill Lawrence, Kansas Third year; First Semester Professor Nils Gore
Grinding in class to smooth down the cut edges from the Compressor legs.
The ďŹ rst phase of this project involved the construction of a grill out of an air compressor tank which involved the process of learning a new skill set of plasma cutting and welding. The lid needed to be cut down and smoothed down with a grinder, with a control panel welded on. We bought the supplies needed for the innards of the grill and installed them ourselves. The work on the grill also required the construction of a grill stand, which myself and a partner worked on. Consisting of a simple box, with supports at the center. We found the curve of the compressor by taking a string from the center and ďŹ nding the radius, and then copying it onto the grill stand and cutting it out. A second one was constructed after the majority of work was done on the grill for the sake of cleanliness and public use before the ďŹ nal stand was made.
The second iteration of the grill stand, designed and constructed within a day. (note: the grill is being lowered into the stand, not supporting the grill stand structurally)
After the development of the grill was ďŹ nished, we were challenged with building a station for the grill, complete with tables, a better grill stand, and an awning. A studio parter and I set to work on the awning, which took quite a few weeks of design development. In the end we constructed the awning using a recycled tea hut found in the warehouse where we worked. We took the fabric from the hut and stitched bamboo supports into it. Additionally I learned how to Tig weld in order to build the aluminum supports.
Transformation Lawrence, Kansas First Year, First Semester Professor Jared Bertels
From a young age I was exposed to wondrous sights and experiences. From growing up in Alaska to studying abroad in Japan I’ve learned to never miss and opportunity to live life and learn about the world. This has inspired me to one day visit all the continents and climb mount Everest. As difficult as it is to achieve the world, its almost harder to capture it all by camera; this next section simply exemplifies pieces of work I’ve been thoroughly impressed by in my travels.
Travel and Photography International 1996-2017
Awaji Island Urban Project, Osaka, Japan
Tori Gates Trails, Kyoto, Japan; Himeji Castle, Japan
La Salle College of the Arts, Singapore; Parkroyal, Singapore
This blanket was inspired by the game Tetris and made for the baby who’s name is Landon.
Fiber Arts The arts have always been a huge factor in my life, I have a brief history of sketching, painting, and pottery. However no art has affected me so much as the fiber arts . In third grade my teacher held afternoon lessons on how to crochet, simple things like dish rages and soap scrubs, but from there grew an utter obsession with everything string and yarn. Though crochet is my favorite form creation, I’ve also learned how to knit, cross stitch, and weave. My years in Girl Scouts taught me about knots and rope techniques, and from that I taught myself how to make macramé wall hangings which happened to be more tedious than I ever thought. If this hobby says anything about me, its that I enjoy working with my hands, planning out details, and the rewards of perseverance. These next few pages are just a few of my creations, though I don’t always make blankets, I can make just about anything.
SCRAPS As with any project, theres a number of scrap pieces that one can’t but help to keep around just in case it might one day be useful. Luckily for the fiber arts, theres always a method of saving or incorporating so not much goes to waste. As seen above, these are each examples of scraps I have collected over the years and turned into something more. The top photo uses the scraps of over fifteen different projects, and it is designed in such a way so I can continually add on to it as I gather more and more scraps. The bottom photo is also of interest because it is the result of gathering too much of one color, I find these blankets to be particularly satisfying because of the obre effect they can have, not a perfect look but it fits the scrappy style they were made in.
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