Kristen Phillips Architecture Portfolio The University of Kansas
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Mountains of Learning
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Envisioning the New
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Urban Sketching in Europe
KRISTEN PHILLIPS (636) 266-9707 kristenphillips109@yahoo.com www.linkedin.com/in/ kristenphillips109
EDUCATION 2021 2019
https://issuu.com/kristen_phillips
Master of Architecture University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS Study Abroad in Europe Italy, France and Spain Academic Awards Architecture Honor Roll Fall 2016 - Spring 2019
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
WORK EXPERIENCE
AutoCAD Adobe Premiere Pro Bluebeam Revu Illustrator InDesign Lumion Microsoft Office Photoshop Revit Rhinoceros 6 Sketchup
June 2020 Present
Architectural Design Intern AECOM I Sports Studio I Kansas City, MO • Contributed to the project team by assisting with modeling, creating graphics, creating and organizing sheets, and attending client meetings during the schematic and design development phase of the project. • Assisted with pedestrian modeling studies by attending meetings and providing necessary drawings for the team
Fall 2018
ARCH 509 Design-Build Studio The University of Kansas I Spooner Hall I Dr. Keith Van de Riet • Weaver Courtyard Renovation: courtyard enhancements to increase accessibility and create an inviting space to educate the campus community about the environment • Storm Water Management System: developed to collect storm water run off from Spooner Hall and redirect for alternate uses in the courtyard • Developed construction documents and submitted to KU Facilities Planning
2018-2020
Sales Representative / Cashier Michaels Stores I Washington, MO • Helped customers locate items in the store, made suggestions for products to buy, maintain inventory levels, organized shelves and displays, and processed customer payments
PERSONAL SKILLS Sketching Model Building Time Management Communication Organization Leadership Adaptability
HOBBIES / INTERESTS Sports and Entertainment Architecture Hiking and Camping Painting and Drawing DIY Projects
INVOLVEMENT 2016 - present American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) 2019 - 2020 Architecture Mentor - 2nd Year Students 2018 - 2020 Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies - Social STEM Sorority Candidate Educator 2019 - 2020 2016 - 2020 U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Social Media Chair and Architecture Representative 2018 - 2020 2018 - 2019 The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2017 - 2018 National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) 2017 - 2018 Volunteer at The Big Event 2017 - 2018 Dennis E. Rieger Scholarship Hall - Legacy Chair
MOUNTAINS OF LEARNING School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Denver, CO Comprehensive Studio I Partner with Bethany Hurd Buildings for blind and visually impaired individuals are unique. Visual impairments cause the other senses to be utilized more to navigate the world. The school is designed for children in grades K-5. We implemented several design elements to provide visual clues to guide users through the school. A few goals for our design included the perception of safety, the ability to expand the knowledge of how to navigate the built environment, the ability to enjoy childhood, and the connection to the surrounding city of Denver. Creating cues and clearly distinguishing the various spaces informs the type of space the children have entered along their journey. The shared, public areas are located on the East and West ends of the building, while the more private classrooms are located in the center. Considering the user experience was important to create a learning environment that allows students to reach their full potential without added obstacles.
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Stapleton, CO
Located just 15 minutes east of Downtown by Metro, the city of Stapleton quickly developed in the past 20 years. Once home to the old Denver Airport, Stapleton is now a vibrant city full of amenities for individuals and families. Several varying architectural styles and housing types provide the flexibility for families and individuals moving to the area. The large sidewalks and pocket parks promote walkability, and encourage residents to enjoy the beautiful Denver weather.
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Key Park Pool Entertainment/Shopping School Business
Retail Grocery Store Restaurants Site Metro Line
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Process In our early iterations, we focused on the courtyard design for a protected play area and separate wings that help distinguish public and private areas. Due to the fact that older students have different obstacles and daily routines, older grades are placed in a different wing.
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Pushing and pulling of the masses helps define both the exterior and interior spaces. Each pod would be connected through a main hallway. Clerestory windows were added to allow indirect light the filter in from above. Similar to the previous iteration, grade levels would be separated among the pods.
Proceeding with the main hallway concept, we attempted to angle spaces inside the school. However, this created unusable spaces and awkward wall connections that made wayfinding difficult. This led to us keeping only the entrance angled.
The angled entrance provides security and a clear transition from an academic to a public setting. We combined previous concepts and kept aspects that allowed for easier wayfinding and clear distinctions between spaces. This provided us with a functioning concept that we developed further.
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Concept Model Offset masses create variation in the interior and exterior spaces.
Push and pull based on neighborhood context
Forms removed to increase safety and frame exterior courtyard.
Car Drop-off
Height variations mimic the Denver skyline, and help distinguish the functions of each space.
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School Entrance Remove Form
Secondary Entrance
Main Entrance
North-facing clerestory windows allow diffused light to aid students in wayfinding.
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North-facing clerestory windows
Opacity / Glass
Visually Impaired Design Strategies
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Courtyard - Recess Time
A A tactile wall helps children learn about different materials they may come across in the built environment. B
Inclusive Playground from Landscape Structures Inc.
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Bike path provides a safe environment to learn to ride a bike. A darker path surrounded by grass provides contrast.
D Colored concrete panels separate the public wings from the private wings. The panels also absorb the heat from the sun without getting dangerously hot, so there is no worry about burning hands that trail the building side. E
Roof overhangs and awnings provide shade from the sun.
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Dark datum line and window mullions provide contrast to help with wayfinding.
Sustainability Strategies Stapleton, CO 11
Site Strategies and Floor Plans • Bike path inside gated outdoor area for safe play. • Sensory garden to engage various senses. • An outdoor dining area is located off the cafeteria on the north side of the building, and can be utilized during Colorado’s many beautiful days. • Safe drop-off area separated from the one way street that connects to the parking lot or exit.
• Path runs through gated courtyard area to connect the parking lot to the secondary entrance closer to the gym and cafeteria. • Trees will provide shade on the site, and bushes will provide a visual change from the school lot to the public land.
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Elevations
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Classroom Section Details completed with Bethany Hurd
2" Cavity Wall 7 5/8"x 3 5/8" x 2 3/4" Brick Vapor Barrier 2" Rigid Insulation Weep Hole
Marmoleum Solid Sheet Finished Flooring
5/8" Sheathing 8" Steel Studs; 8" Batt Insulation Between Studs 2" Rigid Insulation
Self-Leveling Concrete
Slope 1/4” per foot
4" Concrete Slab Waterprooȴng Membrane 4" Rigid Insulation 4" Compact Gravel
6" Perforated Drainage Pipe
2'x8' Fiber Cement Cladding Panels
Finish Layer Protecting Water Membrane Below
Aluminum Hat Panel Connection Vapor Barrier 1/2" Plywood Sheathing
Roof Waterprooȴng Membrane Rigid Insulation Sloped at 1/4" per foot
2" Rigid Insulation
5 1/2" Metal Roof Deck with Concrete Fill
8" Steel Studs @ 24" o.c.; 8" Batt Insulation Between Studs
W27x336 Beam L4x4x5/16 L-Angle Bolted Connection
Below Frost Line -3' - 0"
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Roof System 6" Gutter Z Clip 1/2" Metal Flashing 4" Exterior Light Wood Blocking Truss Exterior Wall (See Soɝt Detail)
Metal Roof System 1/4" Waterprooȴng Membrane 3" Insulation 6" Gutter 6" Concrete 1/2" Metal Flashing Z clips Exterior Light
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15/16" Suspension Tee 3x5 C Channel 5/8" Gypsum
2'x8' Fiber Cement Concrete Panel Vapor Barrier Aluminum Hat Panel Connection 1/2" Plywood Sheathing 2" Rigid Insulation 8" Steel Studs @ 24" o.c.; 8" Batt Insulation Between Studs 3/8" Plywood Sheathing 5/8" Gypsum Wall Board Window Trim Aluminum Window Mullion
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Atrium
A Two-story height glass curtain wall allows light to stream into the large space. Hanging art in the corner helps bring the scale of the room down. B
Small carpeted areas frame clear paths to either the academic areas or the stairs.
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Stairs to second level provide opportunities to teach students how to navigate stairs. Red color alongside stairs highlights the vertical movement. Handrails are at two different heights for children and adults.
D Small platform in the corner provides seating, a presentation area, and a “word” wall with braille words that correspond to the words below the conference room. E
Two-story height wood ceiling to provide acoustic protection and ambient lighting.
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Conference room on the second floor overlooks the atrium.
G Handrails along the hallway and atrium aid as a navigation tool for students. Light colored walls provide contrast between the colored carpet and handrails.
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A Small benches to provide alternative seating. B Bean bag chairs for students to get comfortable.
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C North-facing curtain wall for natural light and views. Dark mullions provide contrast in the space.
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D Dark red carpet to provide contrast from beige walls.
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Image by Bethany Hurd
Library - Reading Nook
E Interactive texture wall art for students to learn and enjoy.
A High north-facing curtain walls for natural light. B Room theme in Braille to educate students about different neighborhoods in Denver.
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C Curvy acoustical panels to provide sound dampening. D Secure outdoor dining area for nice days. B
E Rectilinear tables to aid in wayfinding.
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Cafeteria
F Handrails help students navigate the school. Blue provides contrast against the beige wall. G G Contrasting floor color along walls supplement trail rail for navigation. Stapleton, CO 19
ARTSCAPE Artist Live / Work Housing Ivanhoe Neighborhood - Kansas City, MO Dramatically impacted by the construction of Highway 71, the Ivanhoe Neighborhood has worked to rebuild the neighborhood to restore the pride that once belonged in the community. Following the principles from Mindy Fullilove’s book, Urban Alchemy, it is important for the neighborhood to unpuzzle the fractured spaces, unslum the neighborhood, and create meaningful places to strengthen the neighborhood and restore pride among residents. The design of the Artist Live/Work Housing creates collaborative spaces where artists and community members can gather to celebrate art and get to know others in the neighborhood. The important connection between nature, art and residents will bridge the gap between the past and the future. The live/work housing will also strengthen the connection between the neighborhood and downtown Kansas City by inviting others to participate in art events and shows hosted by the neighborhood.
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Residential Housing Incubator / Art Center Commercial / Retail Existing Structure Zoning Bus Stop Potential Development Areas Trees
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Selected Site Address: 2111 E 33rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64109
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Lot Area: 32,932.958 sq. ft. Max Units: 13 Buildable Area: 18,387 sq. ft.
Area of living units: 800-900 sq. ft.
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Floor Plans The artist community consists of workspaces for all residents located on the ground level with access to an outdoor patio, three communal workspaces, and two galleries for shows and displays. The patio doors in the workspaces can be opened to allow visitors to see what project each artist is working on. Each living unit is around 800 SF and includes a balcony. There are public outdoor areas on the east and west sides for communal events.
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Workspace / Storage Gallery / Communal Space Living Room / Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom
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ENVISIONING THE NEW Barney Allis Plaza Redevelopment Kansas City, MO Located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Barney Allis Plaza is the ideal location for various events to take place throughout the year. The site is primarily used for its underground parking garage, but the structure is failing. The plaza space is underutilized and remains vacant most of the year. Redeveloping the plaza space makes the space more inviting and a draw for tourists visiting downtown. The program elements that are lacking in the community include a small grocery store, daycare, community center, quick food options, and an outdoor performance space. Introducing these program elements will allow the plaza to be utilized during all seasons. Incorporating multiple large, open gathering spaces, several events of various sizes can take place, accommodating diverse groups from the community.
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The layout of the plaza is based on the tiered seating and stairs located on the southeast corner. The organic form of the stairs and the bridge guide people through the site between program elements. The buildings are located on the edges of the site to create access from each intersection.
Concept Sketch
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Folly Theater Marriott Hotel 12th Street
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UNBOX Shipping Container Observation Tower Tallgrass Prairie Preserve - Elmdale, KS Due to the large amount of shipping containers that sit unused, this project aims to reuse the containers to create an observation tower at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Elmdale, KS. The site contains a vast landscape of prairie fields, rolling hills, and small ponds. Using the standard 10’, 20’, and 40’ containers posed a unique challenge when designing the tower to create a unique experience for visitors. Some of the containers were manipulated to increase the connection with nature along the various points of the journey in the tower.
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Program Diagram 38 Unbox
L4 Lookout L3 Lookout L2 Cafe / Restroom Circulation
Circulation Diagram
L4 Lookout L3 Lookout L2 Cafe / Restroom Circulation
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Level 2 60’-0”
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Floor Plans
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URBAN SKETCHING IN EUROPE Analyzing Architecture through Drawing Italy, France, Spain While traveling through Italy, France, and Spain, sketching while sight-seeing became an important component to understanding the complexity of the architecture and layout of urban spaces. Sketching was an important way to aid in understanding the culture of each city and recognizing the connection between small spaces and the whole city. The sketches also helped me study and interpret urban spaces in a way that I have never thought about before.
Lyon
Aix-en-Provence Marseille
Madrid
Barcelona
Street in Rome, Italy
Colosseum - Rome, Italy
Siena Cathedral - Siena, Italy 44
Piazza del Campo - Siena, Italy
Florence Siena Rome
Le Pavilion Noir - Aix-en-Provence, France
La Tourette - Éveux, France
Park Güell - Barcelona, Spain
Park Güell - Barcelona, Spain
La Almudena Cathedral- Madrid, Spain 45
Kristen Phillips Fifth Year - Master of Architecture The University of Kansas kristenphillips109@yahoo.com www.linkedin.com/in/kristenphillips109
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