have produced since beginning architecture school. I am currently studying architecture and I have an interest in all things design. I enjoy learning about the constantly changing field and new technological advances that can enhance design. I hope to work nationally and internationally as a professional architect.
Academic work of Kayla Moser
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Universit y of Detroit Mercy
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ARCHITECTURE
In this book you will find a collection of academic work that I
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CONTACT krmoser17@gmail.com 586 258 9447 Detroit, Michigan Resume:
CONTENTS
Into the Woods
M. O. D. A.
Delta Shelter
R o n c h a m p To m o r r o w
Joinery and Assembly
Fine Art
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F O R E S T S O U N D S M U S I C CA B I N GARDINER, ULSTER COUNTY - NEW YORK
P R O J E C T : C A B I N A N D E X H I B I T I O N S PA C E L O C AT I O N : U L S T E R C O U N T Y N E W Y O R K D AT E : J U N E 2 0 2 1 PROFESSOR: MANUEL GARZA
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The structure was organized
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around the original nine
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square grid and the 1/5 and
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1/7 scales added organized the enclosure and interior walls. The main circulation takes place in the negative
Tucked away in the Catskills
space in between the
region of New York is the site of a
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cabin designed for inspiration and
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discovering. In the woods, students found new ground during the summer special topics design studio.
Negative Space
One goal for the project included exploring the relationship between site, structure, and what it meant to be a cohabitant with nature. Our aim was to outline the tension and balance between nature and culture.
D E S I G N PA R A M E T E R :
To begin the design process students were assigned clients, each with unique needs. The narratives were then developed and applied to the preliminary design phase. The client for Forest Sounds Music Cabin is a musician and she requested that
Intervals used for Layout
her cabin would be different than others and connected to music. This was accomplished by utilizing the nine square grid and the proportions known to be harmonious in music.
Layout with Grid
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Start with nine square grid Preliminary design approach Subtraction of one bay for outdoor stage Subtraction of small pockets to merge unbuilt environment with built Sloping form designed in response to climate
WALKILL RIVER
LEVEL TWO
MEZZANINE LEVEL ONE
MUSIC LEVEL
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Site Section
SITE CONDITIONS The site, located in the Catskills region in the woods, was carefully chosen to deliver sounds and a sense of change when the seasons transition, potentially inspiring a new sound, rhythm or beat. The surrounding nature is never out of site throughout
The site is located in the South - Central part of Ulster County on Church Farm Rd. in Gardiner, NY. Sites of the Mohonk Mountains and of the river located to the south of the site
the building, creating endless inspiring views and chances to reflect. The context of the site and also the types or experiences that could happen
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF
there drove the structural design. Since music is at the center of the clients life, the live room is the main entertainment and exhibition space located in the center of the building, and the circulation revolves around it. Collaboration and ability to
GLULAM COLUMNS AND BEAMS
exchange were also at the heart of the cabin. Visual connections from the live room to the exterior and interior spaces created opportunities for uninterrupted sharing and feedback between band members. While Echo is not performing music, she is always looking for inspiration.
WALKWAY AROUND CABIN WALKILL RIVER
DRIVEWAY
PATH TO RIVER
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Visual Connection for sharing and feedback between members of the band or guests. Musicians can collaborate at all times, even when doing mundane activities. Practicing, playing and listening to music in all rooms allows artists to engage in creativity anytime inspiration strikes.
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CONCEPT A musician lives a unique lifestyle and has special requirements. The spaces required other than typical living spaces included a recording studio, control room, live room, stage and live room plus a lot of extra space for equipment. The living program and music program are blended North Elevation
since music is so vital to the clients lifestyle. The client, Echo, plays many instruments and also samples music from different eras. She is very well known for live per formances because of her ability to improvise on stage. Since Echo loves nature, hearing the sounds that come from the environment and wildlife inspire her and she wants to be able to experience the sounds throughout the cabin.
South Elevation
Spatial Organization West Elevation
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Circulation
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Voids
Natural light and views were a priority for designing the cabin. The climate helped to define features for protection from the rain and snow. The orientation of the building allows for ample amounts of daylight where most timely activities take place, like the live room, bedrooms and living room. The roof system provides shading devices for the summer. The north facing clerestory and skylights add daylight into the center of the building. The wind can be strong in multiple directions in this region, so the entrances are recessed and covered, protecting from the elements while entering and exiting.
Exterior View of Stage
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D E S I G N D E TA I L S A N D P R O C E S S
In addition to the regular program for a cabin in the woods, there is a specialty program for Echo’s Cabin. This includes extra space for all of her instruments, a studio with storage for records, CDs, etc., a control room/office, a room for listening to music with a group, somewhere peaceful to write and
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outdoor per for mance areas.
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Echo also enjoys being outdoors and wants easy transitions between inside and outside. By subtracting bays from the
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structure, the outdoor becomes merged with the interior, with visual connections to nature in every part of the house.
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Legend
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1: Live Room 2: Control Room 3: Storage room
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View from Hallway at the main entrance
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View from music room looking at entrance
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Legend 1: Living room 2: Listening room 3: Office 4: Main Entrance 5: Outdoor Stage 6: Fire pit
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View from Mezzanine
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View from Kitchen
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HORIZONTAL MULLION 5- PLY CLT PANEL VERTICAL MULLION
DRAINED CHARRED WOOD CLADDING
CURTAIN WALL PANEL
AIR SPACE WATER BARRIER RIGID INSULATION CONCRETE DECK
STRUCTURAL COLUMN BEYOND
TWO LAYERS GYPSUM BOARD 5/8” AND 1/2”
WOOD FINISH
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Wall Section
Materiality was chosen to both create harmony in the woods but also protect from the elements. The wooden rain screen clad CLT walls give support while also advert the rain and snow, The dark charred rain-screen creates contrast with the bright wooden structural columns and beams. The ceiling also has a beams system to help with sound quality. Forest Sounds Music Cabin reflects the character of the surrounding forest and music through materiality and design allowing for numerous opportunities to create amazing forest inspired music!
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Night Rendering of MODA
0 2 I CONCEPTUAL DESIGN C A P I T O L PA R K , D E T R O I T M I
P R OJ E C T: M U S E U M L O CAT I O N : CA P I T O L PA R K D E T R O I T, M I C H I G A N DAT E : A P R I L 2 0 2 1 PROFESSOR: ENRIQUE LEDESMA In the course architectural design 4, students were assigned an infill - museum project in the heart of downtown Detroit. As a response to the site which is a lively and actively changing area, the theme of M. O. D. A., a digital art museum, developed. Digital art has changed the way people view and interact with art. It can also reach a large audience creating the opportunity for positive change. Since Capitol Park is such a historically relevant part of Detroit, the goals of the design included fitting into the context while standing out as a beacon for positive change, which has been seen in the Capitol Park area.
This Present MomentAlicia Eggert
The Cave Automatic Virtual Environment- U. of Illinois
Your Ocular Relief- Olafur Eliasson Studio
Pinokio Lamp- Adam-Dror & Shanshan Zhou
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Local Historic Buildings
Nearby Green Spaces
Transportation Routes
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[Site Plan] 0 1”=50’-0” Scale 1950s
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The intent of this design is to connect back to Capitol Park by integrating
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public art displays through architecture. The media facade on the front of the building displays art at night, making the art accessible to anyone in the area. Additionally, as a way to integrate the museum into
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its surroundings, the building is pushed back at the street level and has balcony’s on two gallery floors becoming an extension of capitol park. [Phase 3]
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Inside / out
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[Section] 1”=25’-0” Scale
ROOF
COLUMN
BEAM
REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB FOUNDATION WALL FOOTING 25 [Two Way Concrete Structure Diagram]
Legend 1: Gallery 2: Storage 3: Staging
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The final phases of design focused on wall sections, interiors and exterior renderings as well as developed plans and sections. More focus on the spatial qualities of the interior were explored through revit and enscape.
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Legend 1: Gallery 2: Storage 3: Staging 4: Of f ice
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[Second Floor]
[Changing Exhibition]
[Third Floor]
[Permanent Exhibition]
Legend 1: Gallery 2: Storage 3: Balcony
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LED DISPLAY PANEL
3d section through main stairway, showing all levels. Concrete structure exposed throughout. White gallery walls are added to contrast with the dark grey concrete. Each floor exhibits different types of art, requiring variations in the amount of daylight required.
HORIZONTAL MULLION VERTICAL MULLION
REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB STEEL BRACKET
STRUCTURAL COLUMN BEYOND
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[3D Section] 1”=16’-0” Scale
[Curtain Wall Detail] 1”=1’-0” Scale
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-Construction detail emphasizing the curtain wall and steel covers -Building is able to completely enclose and can fully open up to surroundings -Raw steel and wood are combined creating a warm and welcoming cabin feel why still being able to endure harsh winter weather
EVITCEPSREP NOITCES
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0 3 I R E S E A R C H - D E LTA S H E LT E R M A Z A M A , WA S H I N G T O N
P R OJ E C T: P R E C E D E N T S T U DY DAT E : M AY 2 0 2 0 P R O F E S S O R : K A I T LY N N H I L L
This independent study completed in the second year course visual communications required students to research and display the main design goals and construction details of an architectural project. While studying the Delta Shelter by OlsenKundig Architects, This expanded my knowledge of what it means to adapt to a specific climate and why choosing materials carefully is an important step.
LIVING LEVEL
Programs used include Revit and Photoshop.
EAST SECTION
GROUND LEVEL
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0 4 I RESEARCH
- R O N C H A M P T O M O R R OW
R O N C H A M P, F R A N C E
P R OJ E C T: G R O U P P R E C E D E N T S T U DY DAT E : JA N 2 0 2 0 PROFESSOR: ENRIQUE LEDESMA
During first year design studio David Langenburg, Asia Williams, Keaton Schury, and Kayla Moser conducted a group study of Ronchamp Tomorrow, by Renzo Piano. This valuable project demonstrated how important it is to work together, as a group we can accomplish much more than with only one mind. My focus for this assignment including researching and drawing based on my discoveries. I found Ronchamp Tomorrow to be a fascinating work and decided to express Pianos clever solution to circulation and the tranquil qualities throughout the living quarters.
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P R OJ E C T: P R E C E D E N T S T U DY L O CAT I O N : N E W P O R T, CA L I F O R N I A DAT E : A P R I L 2 0 2 0 PROFESSOR: AMY RAKICH
During second year design studio students conducted a next precedent study on a house of our choosing. The Lovell Beach House, by Rudolph Schindler is an iconic house expressed in a simple and exciting plan. The main design was orientated around the needs of the client, Dr. Lovell. The concept dove into what healthy living means and how architecture can play a role in the well being of is buildings occupants. Through my dissection of this wor k of Schindler’s I found inspiration in the spatial organization that can be used as a bases for future design projects.
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J O I N E R Y A N D A S S E M B LY D E T R O I T, M I C H I G A N
P R OJ E C T: T WO M AT E R I A L O B J E C T DAT E : D E C 2 0 1 9 P R O F E S S O R : T H A D D E U S L I N D S AY
In visual communications, students explored materials and joinery. The assignment promoted students to make an object using two different types of materials and join them using no glue, staples or adhesives. This project explored wood and epoxy. I started by sketching ideas then created a laser cutable file which I used to precisely cut each wooden part. I used dovetail joinery to combine each side of the box. Next the second material epoxy was poured on creating a shiny decorative look.
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