KENNEDY CARTER
portfolio
STATEMENT My work has been predicated on the belief that architecture is the manifestation of all human experiences. This ideal has allowed me to not only think of architecture as a passion, but as a responsibility. A responsibility to guard the history, culture, and ethics of a population. We must remember that architecture is here to sustain us, inspire us, and drive us to become better caretakers of the world we live in. It is a way of seeing and questioning our world through design. This portfolio holds a collection of selected works done throughout my undergraduate career. Kennedy Carter, 2019 Architect | Creator | Designer
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RESUME EDUCATION Howard University Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Architecture Graduation Date: May 2019
SKILLS Digital: Google Sketchup Rhino V-Ray for Rhino Revit AutoCAD Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Enscape Laser cutting
Analog:
EXPERIENCE Architecture Intern ZGF Architects
Washington, D.C. May 2018 - Present
Created diagrammatic presentation documents and technical drawings during the design development phase of a University of Pittsburgh adaptive reuse project. Updated and reconfigured design development drawings for a 194,000 SF Healthcare facility for the University of Virginia. Assisted in the digital rhino modeling of an urban planning project for Washington, DCĘźs Dupont Circle along Connecticut Avenue.
Creative Design Intern Walt Disney Imagineering
Glendale, CA May 2017 - Aug 2017
Developed and communicated creative concepts and aesthetic ideas for future attractions, under the direction of the creative lead. Collaborated with other team members to develop existing interactive environments for Walt Disney theme parks and attractions. Worked as an assistant producer for various design charrettes involving Walt Disney partnerships. Appointed the creative design lead for a printed booklet detailing the design charrette process for the National Museum of the American Indian.
Teaching Assistant Howard University, Department of Architecture
Washington, D.C. Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Assisted students in a computer applications class focused on 3D modeling software such as Rhino and Revit. Responsible for record-keeping and calculating grades.
Model making Sketching Technical drafting Diagramming
Extra-Disciplinary: Ceramics Metal work
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PORTFOLIO CONTENT STUDIO 01 ARCHITECTURE AS A GATEWAY 02 HOUSE PROTOTYPE 03 LANGSTON TERRACE POWERPLANT
COMPETITION 01 ENVISAGE 02 CAMPUS CANVAS 03 WOODLAWN GATEWAY PAVILION
EXTRA-DISCIPLINARY 01 POLYART 02 INTERIORS 03 MISC.
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*Campus Canvas was conceived by the Howard University Team and created for Walt Disney ImagineeringĘźs 2017 Imaginations Competition. This project is the sole property of Walt Disney Imagineering and all rights to these ideas are exclusive to Walt Disney Imagineering. The competition is a way for students and recent graduates to showcase their talents and for Walt Disney Imagineering to identify new talent
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ARCHITECTURE AS A GATEWAY An Urban Design Study Fourth Year Studio Collaboration with: Cydney Anderson Project type: Mixed-use/Residential Our design concept derives from the challenge of bridging the gap between Howard University and the surrounding neighborhood. Both the Columbia Heights and LeDroit Park communities are rich in history, character, and diversity. However, there is a large sense of segregation between income levels, race, and overall living conditions. The Georgia Avenue corridor should represent a diverse, healthy community that embraces its rich history. We plan to incorporate three different building programs in our proposal: retail tenants, an affordable housing program for students, and small market-rate units for young professionals. These programs will compliment each other and create a gateway for both neighborhoods, while setting a prime example for future development for the Georgia Avenue Corridor.
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The Georgia Avenue Corridor
FIGURE-GROUND
GREEN SPACE
Residential Mixed-Use
Institutional Public
Parking Vacant
LAND USE
FAIRMONT STREET
6TH STREET
Site Plan
GEORGIA AVENUE
GIRARD STREET
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4 4 7 SHIFTS IN RETAIL TO OPEN SITE
ANGLED PLANE TO OPEN VIEWS TO UNIVERSITY/ MAXIMIZE RETAIL SPACE HEIGHT
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GROUND FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
1 MARKET 2 LOBBY 3 LEASING OFFICE 4 RESTROOM 5 MAIL ROOM 6 ARTS HUB 7 HOWARD U. APPAREL 8 CAFE 9 LOADING DOCK
10 STORAGE 11 BUSINESS CENTER 12 YOGA STUDIO 13 DOG PLAY AREA 14 GYM 15 GYM 16 ELECTRICAL 17 MECHANICAL 18 TRASH
MAXIMIZE HEIGHT FOR STUDENT DWELLING
Our proposal inspires a new form of housing that caters to the demographics of Georgia Avenue. Students and young professionals between the ages of 20-40, with over 75% never being married, populate both neighborhoods. The issues of segregation, crime, and cost of living are all solved through this proposal. 8
The separation between Howard students and the community will be solved through more interaction. By proposing an affordable housing program for students, cost of living will be reduced, and the high crime rates will be reduced as a result of more transparency and by activating the alley in between the site and Cook Hall.
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THIRD-FIFTH FLOORS
SIXTH FLOOR
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ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL TRASH GREEN ROOF
Typical Jr. 1 bedroom @ 500 sq. ft.
Typical Studio @ 375 sq. ft.
Junior 1 bedroom interior rendering
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West Elevation Rendering
East Elevation/Alley Rendering 10
The design also promotes healthy living through a community market set apart from other retail tenants such as an art hub, cafe, and Howard University Apparel Store. Outdoor green spaces throughout the site invite the community and Howard students to form the relationships needed for the neighborhoods to thrive. We have also oriented the building so the entrance to Howard at Fairmont Street becomes more activated and more inviting to visitors.
Green Roof Rendering
Lobby Rendering
North Elevation
West Elevation
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HOUSE PROTOTYPE A Mies Van der Rohe Study Third Year Studio Project type: Residential This house, located in a contemporary urban setting,will be a prototype for the modern family. The family -- a father, mother, and two children -- run a business out of their home. The office and home must be connected, yet should feel as though they are separate entities. Two employees assist in all business inquiries and must have their own access to the office as well. Although a modern family lives in the home, the work of Mies van der RoheĘźs courthouse, as well as his atrium house are inspiration for this design. The intricate process of wall studies in collaboration with void and occupied spaces allowed for a unique approach to the contemporary live-work house essential to the urban family.
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Site Plan
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RESIDENTIAL C
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1. ENTRY 2. POWDER ROOM 3. GREAT ROOM 4. KITCHEN 5. MAIN BEDROOM 6. MB CLOSET 7. MB BATHROOM 8. CHILDRENʼS ROOM 9. CHILDRENʼS BATHROOM 10. UTILITY 11. GARAGE OFFICE
Floor Plan
12. ENTRY 13. POWDER ROOM 14. WORK SPACE 15. CONFERENCE ROOM
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Main Courtyard Rendering
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Home Entrance Rendering
The process for designing this home began with an analysis of a specific Mies van der Rohe style courtyard house and atrium house. This aided in my understanding of the different elements -- roof, walls, and floors -- that imply space. The design for my house is focused on three courtyards that cater to the needs of the office and living areas. Each space flows into the other with minimal wall expressions and an emphasis on transparency with floor to ceiling glazing. With strong horizontal character and seamless walls, the boundary between interior and exterior evaporates.
Exploded Axon
SECTION C-C
SECTION B-B
SECTION A-A
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LANGSTON TERRACE POWER PLANT A Historical Preservation Study Second Year Studio Collaboration with: Huy Bui, Cydney Anderson, Jordan McRae Project type: Mixed-use/Historical Preservation The Langston Terrace Dwellings, completed in 1938, are an important fragment of American history. As one of the first federally funded housing projects in the United States, the complex was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. With this design, we aim to revitalize the community by renovating the decommissioned power plant, formerly used to provide power to the residences. The design includes teaching kitchens, solar energy classrooms, and a museum dedicated to the history of the site. The former power plant is transformed into an educational hub for the members of the community, while also generating its own revenue by including a co-working office space that encourages the rental of individual desks.
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21st Street NE
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Existing Conditions
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KITCHEN
COMMON AREA
MUSEUM
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3. Mechanical 4. Storage 5. Shower Locker
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While incorporating contemporary aesthetic that would transform the community, our concept focused primarily on the power plantĘźs smokestack. As a prominent feature of the power plant, the smokestack would now represent a growing tree. Each area inside of the power plant would depict the elements needed for a tree to grow.
1 1. Office 2. Green Classroom 3. Kitchen 4. Lift
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Each prominent area of the power plant represents the elements needed for a tree to grow. The teaching kitchen represents the sun, the co-working offices are a representation of water, the solar energy classrooms embody air, and the historical museum is a representation of the earth. With “moving walls and floors, each space creates an entirely different experience for the user. My design for the museum began with gaining a full understanding of what the space would be used for and how the users would interact within the space.
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Placing the museum underground and above the solar energy classrooms would give a resurrection experience. The museum is designed to showcase the history of the power plant and neighborhood, while the classrooms are for educating the community about new sustainable practices and modern technology. The only natural light source coming into the space would be from the staircase leading to the classrooms. The walls of the museum are made of wood, curved vertically and horizontally to represent the movement of the earth.
WALL DETAIL
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ENVISAGE ACSA/AISC Steel Design Competition Fourth Year Studio Collaboration with: Cydney Anderson and Renee Whiteley Project type: Retreat Center
The goal of Envisage Artist Retreat is to attract newly found artists, seeking to gain inspiration through nature. Located in Washington, DC, a rigid city that can often times distract visual artists with its busy streets, Colonial style buildings, and overly formal activities, Envisage will create spaces that allow the artists to take a step back from the city, and harbor their creativity in an environment that may not always encourage it. The center is designed to allow participants to share common experiences with fellow artists and to encourage the exchange of ideas and work. While the center creates several collaborative spaces, the major focus of this retreat is to allow private time for individual work and introspection. The retreat aims to create contemplative and inspiration spaces that allow the artists to focus on nurturing their creativity and “Envisage� a future of nature inspired art.
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Tenleytown, DC
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FLOOR PLANS 4 2 2 2 3 1
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THIRD FLOOR 1 RESIDENTIAL 2 STUDIOS 3 RESTROOM 4 LOOKOUT
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SECOND FLOOR 1 RESIDENTIAL 2 STUDIOS 3 AMENITIES
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FIRST FLOOR 1 RESTROOM 2 OFFICE 3 CAFE 4 GALLERY 5 AMENITIES
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BUILDING EXPLODED AXON
ROOF/CANOPY
TOP SPAN
WALL TRUSS
GLAZING
FLOOR SLAB
FLOOR TRUSS
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INTERIOR RENDERINGS
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STRUCTURAL DIAGRAMS
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CAMPUS CANVAS Walt Disney Imaginations Competition Elective Studio Collaboration with: Cydney Anderson, Jordan McRae, and Renee Whiteley Project type: Themed Entertainment/Fabricated Installation The annual Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations Competition allows for students across the country to collaborate in order to create a design that incorporates DisneyĘźs core principles. This year, the challenge was to create an outdoor space within the college or university that addresses the needs of students, faculty, and visitors while providing a respite from the stresses of college life. Over 330 teams entered the competition this year and only 6 finalist teams were chosen to present their project to Walt Disney executives. Our project Campus Canvas was chosen in the final round. Campus Canvas is a celebration of artistic expression and creativity inspired by the street art of Washing- ton, DC. It uses digital spray painting and smart glass technology to allow the user to express themselves while making their campus beautiful.
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SHADE EDITOR
SELECTED HUE
COLOR CHANGER
DIGITAL SPRAY CAN
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MODES
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CIRCULATION MODE
SHOWCASE MODE
Circulation Mode creates a dynamic path that allows users to create and observe the art while traveling about campus. The experience of walking to and from class will evolve from one that is tiresome and bleak to one that is stimulating and ever-changing with the addition of community created art.
Showcase Mode creates a central space where students, faculty, and visitors can gather to admire a sculptural piece. Each week a featured artist will have the opportunity to show off their talents to the campus. At the end of the week, the art will be cleared to make room for the next artist.
BUILDING MODE
INTERACTIVE MODE
Building Mode offers guests the experience of being a real graffiti artist, leaving their mark on buildings over campus. Tagging buildings is usually seen as an immoral activity, but Campus Canvas aims to reverse this stigma by encouraging users to take it upon themselves to make campus beautiful.
Interactive Mode allows users to become fully immersed in their art by giving them the ability to climb above and walk through an angular structure. Rather than being limited to a wall, the artists are able to affect the canvas from various positions and angles.
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WOODLAWN GATEWAY PAVILION NOMAS 2018, Student Design Competition Elective Studio Collaboration with: Howard University NOMAS Team Project type: Mixed-Use/Transit For the 2018 annual National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) Design Competition, the Howard University team submitted “The Woodlawn Gateway Pavilion.” The project prompt called for participants to develop a carbon-neutral, mixed-use, transit oriented development, located at the 63rd Street Metra commuter rail station in Chicago, Illinois. The facility should react to the existing Woodlawn neighborhood as well as the newly found Barack Obama Presidential Center, directly north of the site. Our approach to tackling some of the many issues within the Woodlawn community begins with the community itself and recognizing the needs. According to current residents, they would like to see better educational resources, healthier living, a safe and walkable neighborhood, affordability, amenities, and community-based retail. In keeping all of this in mind, we have proposed a development centered on the concept of a “ripple effect”. When one drop of water crashes into a pond, it creates a ripple that travels throughout the rest of the body of water. The proposed Woodlawn Gateway Pavilion aims to embrace the Woodlawn community and inadvertently spreads the Woodlawn history and culture by means of modern program and design.
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THE RIPPLE AFFECT CONCEPT
SITE
WOODLAWN COMMUNITY
WOODLAWN GATEWAY
WOODLAWN COMMUNITY
OBAMA CENTER
SITE PLAN
E 64TH STREET
S BLACKSTONE AVE
S DORCHESTER AVE E 63RD STREET
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EXTERIOR RENDERING
FLOOR PLANS
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SHUTTLE STOP MUSEUM YOUTH CENTER INDOOR PARK TRAIN ENTRY ATRIUM MARKET RESTAURANT THEATRE OUTDOOR PARK/ PLAYGROUND BASKETBALL COURT
LEVEL 2
BUILDING ACCESS
PROGRAM ACCESS
TRAIN ACCESS
Building Circulation
Stony Island
Woodlawn Central Park
Green Space
63rd Street METRA
Church
Small Business
Cottage Grove
Green Space
Woodlawn Central Park
Education
Community Garden
Small Business
King Drive Gateway
Grocery
Cottage Grove
Theater
The “Green Line”
Residential
Park
Jazz Club
Health Store
Restaurant
King Drive Gateway
PROCESS DIAGRAMS The “Green Line” 63rd Street METRA Stony Island
CIRCULATION DIAGRAMS
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63RD STREET PROPOSAL As part of our proposal, we incorporated a redevelopment strategy for the entire 63rd Street Corridor. In the early 50s and 60s, the corridor was a hub for black businesses and lively entertainment. Currently, the corridor is known for its many vacant lots and struggling local businesses. The current residents are seeking to transform the neighborhood through this corridor and achieve the same aesthetic that it once had. Our approach to the 63rd Street Corridor is broken down into 3 phases that are connected through a series of existing nodes. The first phase would include nightlife and entertainment, the second phase incorporates health and wellness through grocery stores, small parks, and new residences. Lastly, our site would encompass phase 3 with a community hub and a connection to the Obama Center.
GROCERY STORES, RECREATIONAL PARKS, RETAIL, RESIDENTIAL
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NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
63RD STREET CORRIDOR
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PART 2
START OF THE JOURNEY TO THE OPC
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TRANSPORTATION HUB (SITE)
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SMART GROWTH INITIATIVES
PICP PAVEMENT
CURB
UNDERGROUND SYSTEM
PERMEABLE LINER PUMPED OUTFLOW
Transportation is a vital component for a thriving community. Public transportation allows residents to experience more opportunities, resources, and amenities that may not have been offered otherwise. Implementing a shuttle service for our site will connect the residence of Woodlawn and neighboring communities through the revitalize 63rd street corridor, to our Transit Center, and to the Barack Obama Presidential Center. The timeless and minimalist design of our Transit center along with our retail and other attractions will help increase ridership. Incorporating a rainwater system will assist with irrigation on site as well as reduce the amount of water used by the Transit Center.
OPEN GRADED BASE & SUBBASE STORAGE SUB-SURFACE DRAIN PIPE
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EXTRA-DISCIPLINARY This section of my portfolio holds a collection of selected work done outside of my studies. I am very passionate about graphic design, fabrication design, and product construction.
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POLYART
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INTERIORS
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MISC.
POSTCARD DESIGN
LATEST WORK
KENNEDY
CARTER
7730 Harkins Road | Lanham, MD 20706
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FABRICATION DESIGN
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RENDERING PROCESS
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EVENT FLYER DESIGNS
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