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DUSHANBE AGRICULTURAL VISION
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SAKHOVAT BAZAAR REDESIGN NON-PROFIT
MOUNT SEQUOYAH REDESIGN
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FOUNTAIN OF THE FALLEN FOUNTAIN OF ON RAMP LOOKING TO FOUNTAIN
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WALLY’S WORLD REDESIGN
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TRI CYCLE FARMS
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MEMORIALS
RIPPLE IN SERVICE
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MCBEE RESIDENCE
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OLIVERO RESIDENCE
ARCHITECTURE
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BIO-FITNESS CENTER DICKSON ST. URBAN REVIVAL
NWA MALL REVIVAL
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KIBLER RESIDENCE SWING BED
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WADE RESIDENCE FLOATING BEDS
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FURNITURE DESIGN
HANG IN THE FIELDS
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BUILT FURNITURE
MCCOWN RESIDENCE LONG BENCH
fourth year | first semester fall 2021
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REGIONAL SCALE
DUSHANBE AGRICULTURAL VISION
agri. village masterplan
view from dredging station
PROJECT: Regional Planning LOCATION: Dushanbe, Tajikistan DESCRIPTION: The Agricultural Vision is a re-imagining of the way agriculture and people co-exist in Dushanbe. The village features an agricultural extension campus to teach better farming practices, new apartment and single-family dwelling units to reduce sprawl, and community agricultural plots to encourage people to grow their own food. The proposed water feature encourages deposition of sedimentation due to increased flooding of the city.
view from habitat island
agri. campus extension
agri. apartments
agri. row homes
city masterplan
view to the wetlands
fourth year | first semester fall 2021
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This project was a collaboration between students at the Fay Jones School and Bell Engineering School. Our design’s three primary Rainwater Flow Diagram objectives are to (1) reduce stormwater runoff through mitigation efforts such as green roofs, rainwater collection, and infiltration, (2) provide opportunities for food production and distribution by designing a food forest on the south lawn water and raised beds within the new green roof, and (3) alleviate urban heat island effect by introducing more extensive vegetation on the roof. Additionally, this green infrastructure will serve to educate and inform the public about environmental and social issues through both signage and interaction as well as provide opportunity for community outreach. The implementation of this project on campus is expected to both reduce food insecurity in the surrounding community and minimize stormwater runoff on the two buildings that house the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.
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COMPETITION
EAST GREEN ROOF
PROJECT: EPA FUSE 2021 Comp. LOCATION: Fayetteville, Arkansas DESCRIPTION:
view of gathering space
axon of food forest bench
view of storm event
fourth year | first semester fall 2021
sakhovat masterplan LEGEND
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Park Plaza Bicycle/ Pedestrian
COMMUNITY
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SAKHOVAT BAZAAR REDESIGN
Pedestrian Road Gravel Native Planting Bus Stop Bus Lane
PROJECT: Urban Design LOCATION: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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DESCRIPTION: Figures drawn from across Tajikistan, suggests that more could be done to improve road traffic safety. Our mission was to create a safe and vibrant multi-modal interchange at the Sakhovat Bazaar, 82nd District, Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Our goals were to (1) create actual and perceived safety for non-auto users, (2) maintain and enhance the viability of the bazaar as a center for culture and commerce, and (3) to create a vision to demonstrate a more sustainable and equitable vision for Dushanbe.
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second year | first semester fall 2019
COTTAGE CIRCLE AND WELCOME CENTER
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MOUNT SEQUOYAH REDESIGN
Scale: 1”=20’
PROJECT: Site Design LOCATION: Fayetteville, Arkansas DESCRIPTION: Mt. Sequoyah is a serene 32acre property just minutes from downtown Fayetteville that offers the community a place to stay, learn, and play for over 100
view of pedestrain path
years. In a group of three, the redesign establishes a system of circulation that is both legible and intuitive, as well as pedestrain emphasized. The new design also features new outdoor gathering zones for the many programs held throughout the year.
lodging masterplan
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A STROLL THROUGH COTTAGE CIRCLE SCALE : 1” =Center: 20’ Mount Sequoyah Community Finding a Balance Between Design and Nature
Scale:1”=60”
Mount Squoyah Center as a Social and Environmental Integrator for NW Arkansas Site Design
Establishing a system of circulation that is both legible and intuitive, as well as pedestrian emphasized. Managing water in ways that are not only better for the environment, but also safer for everyone. Naturalizing the property in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of wildlife in the area and create a more beautiful and natural space.
Master Plan LARC 2335 Fall 2019 Landscape Architectural Design III Studio Instructor: Gabriel Diaz Montemayor Student Team: Kobee Wade, Jordan Townsend, Joiner Dotson December 12 2019
conceptual masterplan
COMMUNAL FRONT YARD PERSONAL BACKYARDS STROLL PATH DENSE VEGETATION BETWEEN BACKYARDS AND STROLL PATH FOR PRIVACY
INCLUDES RAIN GARDEN AND FIRE PITS RAIN GARDENS COLLECT FROM RUNOFF OF HOUSE
INVITES FOR OPEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN NEIGHBORING RESIDENTS UNOBSCURED FRONT YARD ALLOWS FOR EMERGENCY PARKING IN FRONT OF HOME
COMMUNITY CIRCLE MOUND CREATES NATURAL STAGE TO PRODUCE HEIRARCHY WHEN USED FOR GROUP PURPOSES CREATES AN ENCLOSED SPACE FOR PARTICIPANTS’ PRIVACY NATIVE TREES BECOME BACKDROP FOR SPACE
CIRCULATION PATH VEGETATION CREATES BARRIER BETWEEN COMMUNITY CIRCLE AND OPEN FIELD
HAMMOCK CIRCLE OPEN FIELD CREATED FOR RESIDENTS TO BE ABLE TO HAVE AN OPEN AREA FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES NATIVE TALL GRASSES ACT AS A BARRIER BETWEEN HOUSE AND PLAY UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW INSIDE OF OPEN FIELD
SMALLER, MORE INTIMATE COMMUNITY NODE SHADED SPACE TO RELAX TREE CLEARING TO VIEW OPEN FIELD
MILLER LODGE REPURPOSED AS A BUSINESS LODGE FOR TYSON AND OTHER DONORS
MILLER LODGE PRIVATE CIRCLE
PLANTS COVER FACADE TO CREATE MORE PRIVACY
RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A MORE INTIMATE SPACE LARGE ENOUGH FOR GROUP MEETINGS
second year | second semester spring 2020
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MEMORIALS
master plan
FOUNTAIN OF THE FALLEN PROJECT: Police Memorial LOCATION: Little Rock, AR DESCRIPTION: The fountain of the fallen is a memorial space for the men and women who valiantly laid down their life in the line of duty as police officers of Arkansas. The design mimics the three essential steps to healing: ( 1 ) Denial (2) Acknowledgement (3) Acceptance
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night life of fountain
view to the fountain
NIGHT TIME RENDER
FOUNTAIN OF THE FALLEN LARC 2345 SPRING 2020 KOBEE WADE
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third year | first semester fall 2020
PROJECT: Urban Renewal LOCATION: Fayetteville, AR DESCRIPTION: Wally’s World of Cars is an old car dealership with a preexisting building structure and gas canopy structure that sits on impervious surfaces. The objective of the project was to recreate Wally’s World into a design studio setting that included biophilic design, ecosystem services, and required implementation of green infrastructure, including a green facade, a living wall, and multiple green roofs.
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WALLY’S WORLD REDESIGN
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N - S SECTION SCALE: 1/16” = 1’0”
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ABOUT FAYETTEVILLE
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73% White 3% Black 7% Hispanic 1% Indian 2% Asian 1% Hawaiian 8% Other 3% Two or More
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Parks of Fayetteville
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5 Largest Parks 1269.65 Acres
10% PARK 3866.16 ACRES
Lake Sequoyah Park
617.49 Acres
Kessler Mountain Park
487.15 Acres
Lake Fayetteville Park
321.46 Acres
Lake Wilson Park
233.71 Acres
Centennial Park
5 Smallest Parks
90% CITY
0.07 Acres
31832.1 ACRES
views under gas canopy
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Spring St. Pocket Park
0.17 Acres
St. Joseph Park
0.38 Acres
Square Garden
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Ralph Hayes Park
0.63 Acres
Hotz Park
ABOUT THE WALLY’S WORLD LOCATION 76%
Fayetteville, Arkansas and Surrounding Context with Wally’s World of Cars Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Building Footprints
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Wally's World of Cars
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Lakes
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Views to Honey Farm
third year | first semester fall 2020
Views to Outdoor Education Center
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NON-PROFIT
TRI CYCLE FARMS PROJECT: Urban Farm LOCATION: Fayetteville, AR DESCRIPTION: Tri Cycle Farms is a local nonprofit whose mission is to “grow community through soil”. The redesign attempts to bring more volunteers into a 2.5-acre urban farm with the goal of providing education over ecosystem services. The project attempts to spread awareness of food insecurity within the Fayetteville community as well creating plant communitybased food production that helps create healthy soils.
outdoor classroom
Tri Cycle Farms Views to Barn
Bike Parking
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outdoor venue space
classroom/bee farm
greenway addition
bicycle parking
greenway access point
second year | second semester spring 2020
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SITE AXON SHOWING PROJECT: MONUMENT AND SURROUN Veterans Memorial LOCATION: Springdale, AR DESCRIPTION:
MEMORIALS
RIPPLE IN SERVICE
community mound isometric
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A Ripple in Service was a group project composed of 3 collegues tasked with designing a memorial for the veteran community located in and around Springdale, AR. The site is composed of a large central mound rising 9 feet in elevation that houses a community space. The mound is surrounded by five ‘cuts’ within the Earth, each symbolizing the five branches of the US military. The cuts contain seating facing towards rammed earth walls punctured with framed views of the Community Mound. Outside of the ‘cuts’ are several private gathering spaces for a more intimate experience. The Community Mound features clusters of geometric blocks arranged to encourage gathering.
and out between them, providing an ADA accessible path up the Mound and allowing people to get out and read the inscriptions. At the top of the Mound is our Community space. This zone is made up of clusters of 1, 2, and 3 foot high blocks mirroring the circular geometry of the sit pockets of inhabitability, allowing groups to gather and converse. In the center of this space sits a reflective water table, placing a ‘picture’ of the sky into the m section space for kids to play and friends to gather. From the ‘Cuts’, visitors have the chance to slip out to the forested edge at the site’s perimeter, where they can experience meadows of native prairie gra views of the park-like conditions surrounding the memorial and the surrounding community.
SITE AXON SHOWING MONUMENT AND SURROUNDING PARK
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VIEW UP THE COMMUNITY MOUND landform studies
third year | second semester spring 2021
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SYMPHYOTRICHYUM NOVAE-ANGLIAE PENSTEMON DIGITALIS ‘HUSKER SYMPHYOTRICHYUM NOVAE-ANGLIAE PENSTEMON DIGITALIS ‘HUSKER RED’RED’ NOVAE-ANGLIAE PENSTEMON DIGITALIS ‘HUSKER RED’ CERCIS CANADENSIS (Eastern Redbud) HYDRANGEA QUERCIFOLIA (Oakleaf Hydrangea)SYMPHYOTRICHYUM HYDRANGEA QUERCIFOLIA (Oakleaf Hydrangea) CERCIS CANADENSIS Redbud) CIS CANADENSIS (Eastern Redbud)(Eastern HYDRANGEA QUERCIFOLIA (Oakleaf Hydrangea) (New England ‘Purple Dome’) (Beard Tongue) (New England AsterAster ‘Purple Dome’) Tongue) (New England Aster ‘Purple Dome’) (Beard Tongue) (Beard
BUDDLEJA DAVIDII (Butterfly Bush)HELLEBORUS XHELLEBORUS HELLEBORUS X HYBRIDUS (‘Paris in Pink’) BUDDLEJA DAVIDII (Butterfly Bush) X HYBRIDUS in Pink’) DLEJA DAVIDII (Butterfly Bush) HYBRIDUS (‘Paris in Pink’) (‘Paris
AMSONIA HUBRICHTII AMSONIA HUBRICHTII AMSONIA HUBRICHTII (Arkansas (Arkansas Blue Blue Star)Star) (Arkansas Blue Star)
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IRIS VERSICOLORIRIS VERSICOLOR Jasmine) SPIRAEA X VANHOUTTEI (Spiraea) TRACHELOSPERMUM TRACHELOSPERMUM ASIATICUM (Asiatic Jasmine) mine) SPIRAEA X VANHOUTTEI (Spiraea) TRACHELOSPERMUM ASIATICUM (Asiatic Jasmine) AEA X VANHOUTTEI (Spiraea) ASIATICUM (Asiatic Jasmine) (Blue Flag Iris) (Blue Flag Iris) (Blue Flag Iris)
FORSYTHIA X INTERMEDIA (Forsynthia) der Cotton) FORSYTHIA HYPERICUM CALYCINUM (St. John’s Wort) X INTERMEDIA (Forsynthia) Cotton) HYPERICUM HYPERICUM CALYCINUM (St.CALYCINUM John’s Wort)(St. John’s Wort) SYTHIA X INTERMEDIA (Forsynthia)
PROJECT: Residential Design LOCATION: Rogers, AR DESCRIPTION:
NEPETA CATARIA ‘WALKER’S CATARIA ‘WALKER’S LOW’LOW’ NEPETA CATARIANEPETA ‘WALKER’S LOW’ (Catmint) (Catmint) (Catmint)
PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA (Russian Sage) (Russian Sage) (Russian Sage)
COREOPSIS TINCTORIA COREOPSIS TINCTORIA COREOPSIS TINCTORIA (Plains Coreopsis) (Plains Coreopsis) (Plains Coreopsis)
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The client recently constructed their ‘forever home’ and a small cottage house to be rented as an AirBnb, required landscaping around the perimeter of the house and cottage. The client also desired a new driveway layout for the cottage house that accommodates multiple vehicles at once. The plant palette focuses on Arkansas native species to reduce long-term maitenance and increase biodiversity.
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Gravel and wood walkway from stairs to AirBnB door Gravel patch access to below stairs storage (smaller) Planted walkway sequence on western side of home
Time Spent on Project: 10/23 - 311/7 Production: hr fourth year | first semester e11/7/21 Research: 2 hrs
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Curation: hrs Time Spent on Project: 10/23 -211/7 Production: hr Research: 23hrs Full Sun: FS Sun/Shade Tolerant Plants Curation: 2 hrs Part Shade: PS Ground Cover: Shade: Sh 3 hr Production: 11/7/21 Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum) Full Sun: FS Sun/Shade Tolerant Plants PS/Sh Part Shade: PS Ground Cover: Bloom:Shade: May to Sh July (Needs Fullwell Sun:drained FS Sun/Shade Tolerant Plants Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum) Part Shade: PS soil) PS/Sh Ground Cover: Shade: Sh & Grows 5-8” tall Bloom: May to July Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum) spreads quickly (Needs well drained Woodruff (Galium odoratum) PS/Sh soil) PS/Sh Bloom: May to July Grows 5-8” tall & Bloom: to May (Needs April well drained spreads quickly (Needs soil) well drained Woodruff (Galium odoratum) soil) Grows PS/Sh 5-8” tall & Grows tall & spreads quickly Bloom:8-12” April to May Woodruff (Galium odoratum) very fragrant (Needs well drained Perennials: PS/Sh soil) Bloom: April to May Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) Grows 8-12” tall & (Needs well drained FS/PS very fragrant soil) Bloom: April to May Perennials: Grows 8-12” tall & (Needs well drained Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) very soil) FS/PSfragrant Perennials: Grows Bloom:4-6’ Apriltall to May Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) (Needs well drained Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) FS/PS soil) PS Bloom: April to May Grows 4-6’ tall Bloom: to May (Needs April well drained (Needs well drained soil) Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) soil) Grows 4-6’ tall PS Grows tallto&May Bloom:1-2’ April clumps Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) (Needs but wellspreads drained Shrubs: PS soil) Bloom: April to May Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) Grows 1-2’ tall & (Needs well drained FS/PS clumps but spreads soil) June to Oct. Bloom: Shrubs: Grows 1-2’ tall & Attracts birds Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) clumps butterflies FS/PS but spreads Shrubs: Grows Bloom:8-12’ Junetall to 6-10’ Oct. spread Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) Attracts birds & Common Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) FS/PS butterflies FS/PS Bloom: June to Oct. Grows 8-12’ tall 6-10’ Bloom: AttractsMay birdsto&June spread well drained (Needs butterflies Common Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) soil) Grows FS/PS 8-12’ tall 6-10’ Grows spread Bloom:5-8’ Maytall to4-6’ June spread Common Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) (Needs well drained FS/PS soil) Bloom: May to June Grows 5-8’ tall 4-6’ (Needs well drained spread soil) Grows 5-8’ tall 4-6’ spread
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Planting in back yard Gravel and stone walkway to new firepit Planter beds along southern end of garage
Olivero Residence Features: Planted entry sequence to front porch Gravel and stone walkway from stairs to AirBnB door Gravel patch access to below stairs storage Planted walkway sequence on western side of home
Time Spent on Project: 1/5/22 - 1/15/22 Concept I: 5 hrs Curation: 3 hrs Planted hidden drainage pipe on southern side of home Planting in back yard Gravel and stone walkway to new firepit Plant coverage behind hot tub
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PROJECT: Residential Design LOCATION: Centerton, AR DESCRIPTION:
concept plan II
The client recently renovated the home in a modern farmhouse style and required landscape design concepts along the perimeter of the house, including a walkway to the basement portion of the home,
OLIVERO RESIDENCE
which is rented out as an AirBnb. The client also required a design meant to mitigate future flooding issue due to the slope and position of the home. The plant palette is constructed from Arkansas native species.
second year | second semester spring 2019
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ARCHITECTURE
BIO-FITNESS CENTER DICKSON ST.
PROJECT: Urban Design LOCATION: Fayetteville, Arkansas DESCRIPTION:
Bio-Fitness is largely conceptualized as a piece of biophilic design sited along Dickson Street, one of the most popular streets in Fayetteville. The fitness center focuses on biophilic principles, including the use of natural materials, dynamic lighting and air flows, as well as native planting that provide shade, texture, variety, and scents throughout the building. The center aims to reduce stress and increase productivity through biophilia.
view on second floor
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first floor plan
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Equipment Checkout & Storage
Staff Office & Staff Toilets
third year | second semester spring 2021
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NWA MALL REVIVAL
PROJECT: Urban Renewal LOCATION: Fayetteville, AR DESCRIPTION:
conceptual masterplan
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The NWA Mall design is a reintroduction of an urban forest that provides ecosystem services for the new residential and retail developments, as well as active community spaces seamlessly blended into the architecture to create interior-exterior extensions to encourage healthy public interaction. The redesign focuses on active transportation to allow for a walkable community surrounding the existing mall footprint.
urban infill masterplan
View to apartments
second year | second semester spring 2020
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KIBLER RESIDENCE SWING BED
PROJECT: Residential Furniture LOCATION: Jonesboro, Arkansas DESCRIPTION: The client desired a weatherresistant queen sized swing bed built for their porch. The bench was built with 2x4 and 4x4 lumber with deck screws. The bed was then sanded, stained, and waterproofed before stainless steel screw eye hooks were bolted in the four corner posts. Once on site, the bed was lifted in place and secured with S hooks, chain, and more eye screw hooks. The client was very pleased with the finished product.
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third year | first semester fall 2020
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WADE RESIDENCE FLOATING BEDS PROJECT: Residential Furniture LOCATION: Fairfield Bay, Arkansas DESCRIPTION: The client wanted to have 4 full sized beds available in a small room. Conventional bunk beds were not suitable for the client, so the proposal was a ‘floating’ bed design, secured along the walls and the galvanized steel ladder, which acts as functional and structural. A structural frame made of 2x4’s was constructed before reclaimed cedar wood was mounted along the sides for a clean finish.
third year | first semester fall 2020
exploded view of bench
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deconstructed bench
PROJECT: Conceptual Furniture LOCATION: Fayetteville, Arkansas DESCRIPTION: The project focused on designing a seating area that can become a flatpack for modular use. Tasked to design an outdoor seat and plant to be placed in any environment. Consideration was taken on how a plant creates habitat for humans and other species. The final design features a modular furniture that includes two hammock zones and a twosided bench. The planting is a field of native wildflowers to hang above.
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MCCOWN RESIDENCE LONG BENCH
PROJECT: Residential Furniture LOCATION: Fayetteville, Arkansas DESCRIPTION: The client desired a 15 foot long bench with complex connections mimicking that of japanese joinery. The bench was designed to look as if it was floating, with hidden storage cubicles under the bench. The design was built in 3 foot sections joined together with a laminated ‘medallion’. Sentimental slides are mounted on the interior of the bench and backlit to preserve viewing. Lighting was also mounted behind the bench.