L A NEY V E l a Norman, Oklahoma 281.217.9228 laneyrvela@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/laneyvela http://www.laneyvela.com
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// EDUCATION University of Oklahoma College of Architecture Norman, OK
Academic Initiatives Abroad Spring 2014 Semester Abroad Rome Center - Rome, Italy
Bachelor of Architecture Minor in General Business
Cumulative GPA: 3.52 Graduation Date: May 2015
// leadership 2013 - 2014 2012 - 2013 2011 - 2012
President, American Institute of Architecture Students Treasurer, American Institute of Architecture Students Marketing Chair, Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity
// involvement Spring 2015 Fall 2014 Fall 2014 Fall 2013 Fall 2013 Fall 2011
C5 Competition - 1st Place EDS Symposium Design Competition - 4th Place Goff Lecture Series: EB Min Workshop Goff Lecture Series: Allen Eskew Workshop Goff Lecture Series: Barry Bergdoll Workshop “Bruce Goff: A creative Mind� Exhibit -Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
Spring 2012 Spring 2013
Big Event - University of Oklahoma Build-a-Thon - University of Oklahoma -Benefitting Habitat for Humanity
2010 - 2014 2010 - 2014
Member of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraterninty Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
// experience 2012 - 2014 2011 - 2014 2010 - 2012
University of Oklahoma, Information Technology -Lab Experience Leader University of Oklahoma, College of Journalism -The WiRE Webmaster 30 Degrees North, the Woodlands, TX -Marketing Intern 7
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architecture
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The Block Industrial Warehouse De_Face Synesthetic Pavilion The Drop Monastery Slant
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THE B LOCK a teaching kitchen YEAR: LOCATION: Rome, Italy In 1986 the Slow Food Movement began in Rome after a demonstration took place on the intended site of a McDonald’s at the Spanish Steps. CHALLENGE: To create a slow food academy that will teach not only the basic principles of the slow food movement within Rome, but also act as a communal kitchen and garden where Romans can learn the importance of organic, locally-grown, sustainable ingredients. DURATION: 4 weeks
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T he S i t e _ Situated on a bed of ancient ruins in the heart of Rome, the site presented a unique challenge. In order to keep the ruins intact, the new structure must either be suspended above the ruins or the footprint of the structure must be drastically reduced. The Block takes careful consideration of the ruins and the context in which they are placed.
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IN DUSTRI A L WA R E HOU SE A DE SIGN CH AR E T TE YEAR: LOCATION: Rome, Italy CHALLENGE: To create a temporary pavilion which would cover the north facade of the Ara Pacis Museum, and that could extend into the street, blocking it off for fundraising events and other activities at the museum. Pedestrian passage must be maintained, and the structural support for the temporary pavilion must be exposed. DURATION: 6 weeks OBJECTIVES: 1. Restrict vehicular traffic 2. Reflect context 3. Retain significance of Ara Pacis 4. Integrate historic context 5. Allow for pedestrian Circulation 6. Utilize an alternate structural system 7. Emphasize the dialogue between the monument and the mausoleum
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The patern_ The pattern generated during the given 10 minute period was inspired by the geometric scheme of a basic triangle, and utilizes a series of regular geometric shapes to create irregular geometric forms.
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A DE P LOYAB L E TE N S ILE PAV IL ION YEAR: LOCATION: Norman, Oklahoma CHALLENGE: Intended to teach the integration of structual systems into the design process, this charette began with the creation of a pattern on a grid reminiscent of structural bays. The pattern was then extruded and built up in order to create a structural model of a warehouse. Each warehouse had to be naturally lit and ventilated as to create a comfortable work environment. DURATION: 5 days
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“Yet in Rome context is inescapable, and Mr. Meier’s building seems intent on shunning the city’s seductive charms.” -Nicolai Ouroussoff The New York Times
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The continued defacing of the stark white walls of the Ara Pacis museum by Rome’s dispirited citizens has created reason to amend the design of the facade which citizens believe turns its back to Rome’s robust history. This pavilion shall serve to appease locals and restore their faith in Rome’s historic culture. 34
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As seen in the diagram above, the Ara Pacis is no longer located on its original site. In designing the pavilion for the museum, careful consideration of the historical context in which the museum lies was taken.
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DE路FACE is a transient response to the outcry of Roman Citizens. For years Romans have unceasingly vandalized the blank white facade of the Ara Pacis Museum in hopes of being heard. They act in outrage, in anger, and in discontent. The white wall turns its back to the vibrant context in which it lies.
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SY NESTHE TI C PA VI L I O N H EARIN G IN F IN ITE S PAC E YEAR: LOCATION: Mobile CHALLENGE: To design a synesthetic pavilion to promote research in the study of synesthesia. The pavilion is to be a designed piece of conceptual architecture which spatially stimulates humans’ sensuous perceptions. The pavilion is to be an inbetween place, a place between here and there. DURATION: 2 weeks
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Hearing Infinite Space: Disorientation Through Sound is a tunnel focusing on blurring the boundaries and one’s concepts of reality by producing infinite sound.
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A M I X E D -US E FAC IL IT Y YEAR: LOCATION: Kansas City, Missouri CHALLENGE: To integrate structural and mechanical systems into the design process. DURATION: 8 weeks At the corner of 13th and Baltimore, in the heart of the Kansas City Power and Lights District, the Drop is a mixed-use facility that boasts not only a perfect location, but also amenities which are uncomparable to those of similar facilities within the district. The facility contains a retail level and two residential levels, which contain 14 upscale apartments. The Drop aims to bring life to the outskirts of downtown. Located in a culturally upand-coming neighborhood, the Drop provides housing within walking distance of the city’s lively entertainment district; it is located within walking distance of downtown, a great farmer’s market, and plenty of opportunities for community engagement.
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The St ructure_ The st r u c t u r a l c o n c e p t b e h in d the D ro p is b a se d o n t h e f o r m o f three i n t e r lo c k in g t e a rd ro p s. T h e drops f o r m t h e m a in st r u c t u r a l suppor t s a n d w o r k t o se p a r a t e the bu ild in g in t o it s m a in p a r t s. The se c o n d f lo o r o f t h e Dro p boasts a c e n t r a l c o r r id o r w h ic h is open t o b e lo w, a n d h ig h lig h t s t h e spaces a n g le d w a ll a n d geomet r ic sc h e m e s.
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UN IV E RSIT Y O F O K L AH O M A YEAR: LOCATION: Norman, Oklahoma CHALLENGE: To design a monastery for the University of Oklahoma. The monastery must remain a space open to the public, but must also provide the monks with individual and private living quarters. On the monastery campus there is a chapel, a library for the monks, a teaching area, and an outdoor dining area. an on-site glass blowing studio is utilized by the monks to produce glass goods which can then be sold to support the monks’ modest means of living. DURATION: 2 months
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The monastic cell provides a comfortable place for each monk to go and meditate on each day’s happenings.
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IND UST RI AL D E S IG N FAC IL IT Y YEAR: LOCATION: Norman, Oklahoma CHALLENGE: To design a building for the city of Norman in the year 2050. Slant is a proposition for a future Industrial Design college at the University of Oklahoma. The project is to be further developed in the Spring 2015 semester, and will conclude my undergraduate work at OU. The university does not currently have an industrial design program, and Slant looks to provide a high quality, collaborative learning space for students, faculty, and the surrounding communities of Norman Oklahoma. DURATION: 2 months
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Venice, Italy | 2014
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Andermatt, Switzerland| 2014
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Rome, Italy | 2014
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Rome, Italy| 2014
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Capri, Italy | 2014
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