ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO by Lauren Adams

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architecture portfolio undergraduate work

s e l e c t e d w o r k s marker renderings panoramic hideaway industrial peaks botanical living volare dialysis center larry j. ringer library amity of bryan the music lab

t e x t u r e s h a d o w s

materials in color a study of materials

academic - individual undergraduate year one ends 116 - design communication foundations II

t e x t u r e Render. Marker renderings were to be used as a study to comprehend the characteristics of masonry, reflection, wood, metal, light, and water. Prismacolor markers, warm greys, and cool greys were used to express the varying shadows and shades of each material study.

Masonry

Stone and brick pathway leading into a garden.

Metal

Modern interior with a sliding metal door.

Wood

Timber beams and columns supporting a wood lined ceiling.

Water

A combination of masonry, metal, wood, water, light, and reflection into one illustration.

Reflection

Kitchen countertop displaying the reflection of the cabinet and counter decor.

Light

Light shining from above and streaming through the stairs steps into an area of colored lights.

Shadows and texture. Shadows help to enhance the three-dimensional perception of an object. Texture in an illustration is formed through the use of shadows and aids in the understanding of the characteristics of a particular material.

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panoramic hideaway a hidden room retreat

academic - individual undergraduate year one ends 106 - design foundations II

h i d d e n Hidden. The meaning of a hidden room can be interpretted in different ways. It can either mean a room that is not visible or a room that is visible but the entrance is not. The latter meaning is represented through this project consisting of four rooms and a fifth room that is to be the hidden room. In this project the hidden room was visible through glass in every room of the structure, but it is difficult to determine where the entrances to the room are located. One was hidden through glass itself and the other was hidden through a walkway underneath part of the structure. The various stairways are used to create an emphasis on flow and direct an individual throughout the space without leading them to the hidden entrances. One stairway will lead an individual onto the roof where they would then be above the hidden room but still unaware of where the entrance is located.

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The stairways aid in the hiding of the hidden room entryways by morphing into landings, display ledges, and window seats. By doing so, the landing that leads into the hidden room simply blends into the rest of the stairway. This morphing also leads to space efficiency by creating useful areas of rest and leisure within the stairways.

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industrial peaks a container lifestyle

academic - partner undergraduate year two arch 205 - architectural design I

s u s t a i n a b l e Smokey Mountains. Inspiration for this project was derived from the Smokey Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Six shipping containers were to be used to create an innovative and sustainable design. Two of the shipping containers were angled upright and serve as the main stairways of the home, master bathroom, and mechanical room. The containers are arranged in a way to serve as the main support walls of the home while creating a breezeway atrium at the heart. The roof then reinforces the mountainous concept through its peaking in the southwestern point. A B C

Kitchen, breakfast nook, and den. Central fireplace, formal living and dining. Third and fourth bedroom.

Second bedroom and media room. Entrway with catwalk over atrium. Mud room, green roof, and master suite.

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Loft

Game room with a curtain wall displaying the mountain views.

Level Two

Entryway, media room, mud room, second bedroom, and master suite with curtain wall of mountain views.

Level One

Common areas, central fireplace, two guest bedrooms, and breezeway atrium that opens onto a deck.

Ground

Garage with stairs into the kitchen and secondary stairway leading onto the yard.

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botanical living

an assisted living facility

academic - partner undergraduate year two arch 205 - architectural design I

n a t u r e Benefits. Nature can offer numerous therapuetic and health benefits. A senior assisted living facility was to be designed with an emphasis and access to these therapeutic benefits of nature. It was to be located in Downtown Bryan, Texas and house ten to sixteen residents. This design incorporates the importance of the sense of independent living, access to nature, and social interactions. A botanical garden with fountains flowing into a stream is located inside the heart of the building. Various courtyards are nestled within the gardens creating the sense of independent living of the units and direct daily contact to the therapeutic benefits of nature.

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A Entrance B Common Area with Central Fireplace C Ice Cream Parlor D Interior Botanical Courtyards and Stream E Media/Activity Room F Wheel Chair Accessible Planters G Activity/Croquet Garden

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volare dialysis center an introduction to healthcare

academic - partner undergraduate year two arch 206 - architectural design II

s y m m e t r y Symmetry. If done correctly can have a powerful impact. This was the anticipated goal of the Volare Dialysis Center. Volare, meaning to soar, was to be portrayed throughout the journey illustrated amidst the architecture. The architecture was to serve as a statement that would impact each patient with insight to the journey that they will endure along with soaring hope that they might one day overcome these health restraints. The layout of the treatment center is designed in such a way to create versatility among the space for a social or private experience while maintaining dialysis code and flow efficiency. A garden is located behind the treatment area to provide a serene environment to gaze upon during treatment. The lobby is designed to mimic a glass box to help welcome people into the building. The access hallway between the lobby and the treatment floor is a large corridor with a direct route to the treatment area while the staff hallway is smaller and off to the side to differentiate itself from the public areas.

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reception / records

water / storage med waste

weighing / lockers

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med / lab prep

treatment garden

The windows and the structural beams on the building are designed to show the journey of what each patient is going through during treatment. The rising and the falling of the window design represents the better and the hard times during the process. The design is to express hope to all patients through the moving paths.

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larry j. ringer library

a library renovation + addition

academic - partner undergraduate year three arch 305 - architectural design III

m a i n t a i n Community. The goal is to create a community library that offers a variety of resources along with the ability to host various events in which the community can take part such as art exhibits, book fairs, author signings, etc. The library should encourage people to visit and explore the many opportunities that can be created through this type of space. The goal is to accommodate and make each one of these opportunities possible through functional design.

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An emphasis was placed on the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s space through the use of a perfect circle to create a strong language against the existing architecture so that it may serve as an influential outlet of creativity and learning. The event space is designed to serve as a quiet room during the day and an event space at night with areas for catering, exhibit displays, and outdoor access. A wall of shutters that line the perimeter create the versatility for this event space. The shutters serve as a shading and security device during the day for a quiet reading porch, while at night or during events they can be rotated and pushed aside to make way for an expansive view of the stage.

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E book drop

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B staff lounge with versatile kitchen into meeting room

F staff work area

K reading breezeway/stage

G puppet room w/ snacks

L quiet room/exhibit space

C librarian’s office

H kid’s zone

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D circulation/reference desk

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amity of bryan

a historical renovation + addition

academic - individual undergraduate year four arch 406 - architectural design V

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Revitalization through preservation is a difficult task, but the achievement of maintaining a buildings existing architecture in the end is all the more worthwhile. The Amity of Bryan now has a design proposal that includes a venue space across the street from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Amity of

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An existing architectural element used to dramatize the space are two expansive cycloid vaults of exposed lamella structure. The diamond-shaped voids created by the lamella structure are the perfect template to incorporate lighting in such a way as to create an art piece within the structure to illuminate the entire space.

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Revitalization. Revitalization is bringing life to what was once a rundown space while preservation is maintaining its original state. The goal of this project was to maintian Downtown Bryan’s historic charm through the concept of revitalization through preservation. Therefore, instead of starting with something new, the challenge of creating a functional space within a historic building is the direction taken for this project. The building of choice is Downtown Bryan’s Amity of Bryan.

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CITY: DOWNTOWN

ADDRESS: 300 W 2

SIZE: 11,270 SQ. FT

MAIN USE: RESTAU AND VENUE SPACE

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restaurant + bar performance stage private party room bakery

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courtyard dining room rentable venue craft room kitchen

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walk-in freezer walk-in refrigerator event display hall event courtyard entrance

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SERVICE ADJACENT ROOMS THROUGH DROPPED CEILING

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the music lab

an interactive music museum

academic - partner undergraduate year four arch 405 - architectural design IV

o r i g i n The Music Lab is a project inspired by nature. When the word music is critically analyzed it is found that the entire concept of music was derived through nature. Without nature there is no basis for music or its discovery. Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound waves are what allow humans to recognize these sounds and turn them into an instrument. Therefore if music survives through the discoveries of nature, then a music museum should thrive off of the incorporation with the outdoors. The architecture of the museum integrates the founding basics of instruments into the exhibits through walls made of chords and rocks, outdoor wind flutes with rushing water, and a green roof exhibit space. The tour begins outside on the green roof and carries visitors through the spaces where they can actually interact with the architecture itself in order to learn the discovery of music through nature.

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