Leah schultz portfolio 2015

Leah Schultz Portfolio - 2015

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Cabin Framing An exploration of a light wood framing system and woodworking skills, this small cabin was designed to meet the specific needs of a user.

The building includes a loft space, two exterior entrances, and a deck overlooking a lake.

Model photographs

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This small studio apartment was designed as part of an advanced computer class. The short project allowed me to build a 3D model in sketchup and render realistic perspectives in 3DS Max, all while adding to my computer knowledge.

Studio Apartment

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This fashion showroom was designed while abroad in Rome, Italy.

Taking inspiration from iconic Italian designers, a showroom was designed for an American designer.

Designer Showroom: Kate Spade

Concept Board

Floor Plan

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Maverick 22: Advertising Agency

This office was en exploration of benching systems and open work spaces.The design utilizes unique collaboration areas and natural light thoroughout the building.

Floor Plan

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ACSA/AISC STEEL COMPETITION: PUNGGOL BORDER CROSSING The competition was a collaboration with the Philadelphia University Architecture students. In groups of three we LONGITUDINAL SECTIONaround the world. Located on the border of Signapore designed a border crossing station in various locations and Malaysia this station was inspired by local architecture to accomodate the harsh climate.

SUSTAINABILITY SECTION

SUSTAINABILITY SECTION

WALL SECTION

SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

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UNGGOL CROSSING

WALL SECTION

SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

Key Points GAPORE –>Fresh MALAYSIA ved from the water is a commodity

r levels. The into layers of ding. On both major roads ation. A ferry or area on the Strait without

for Singapore, so the border crossing exhibits sustainable strategies. Green roofs dampen noise levels, provide insulation for spaces below, and act as rainwater harvesting areas. The climate is hot and humid, so roof overhangs shade interior spaces. The building form is broken into long, thin ribbons which are oriented to capture the prevailing winds from the Northeast. Operable glass louvers enable passive cooling and natural ventilation.

VIEW FROM ROADWAY

ved from the r levels. The into layers of ding. On both major roads ation. A ferry or area on the Strait without

Fresh water is a commodity for Singapore, so the border crossing exhibits sustainable strategies. Green roofs dampen noise levels, provide insulation for spaces below, and act as rainwater harvesting areas. The climate is hot and humid, so roof overhangs shade interior spaces. The building form is broken into long, thin ribbons which are oriented to capture the prevailing winds from the Northeast. Operable glass louvers enable passive cooling and natural ventilation.

VIEW

VIEW FROM ROADWAY

WALL SECTION

CROSS SECTION PERSPECTIVE

Overhead Perspective

re and Malaysia already have two relatively r crossings, so this project proposes a third the Northeastern edge of Singapore, in the ion. Here, it will relieve pressure from the main nd act as the main border crossing station for sing the airport on the Southeastern tip of the island. has plans to urbanize within the next few years so s expected to receive about 20,000 visitors per day.

EEN ROOF

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Exploded Axon

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The design of the border crossing is derived from the Fresh water is a commodity for Singapore, so the motion and fluctuation of traffic and water levels. The border crossing exhibits sustainable strategies. Green roofs different types of transportation are separated into layers of dampen noise levels, provide insulation for spaces below, and CROSS SECTION PERSPECTIVE circulation which define the form of the building. On both act as rainwater harvesting areas. The climate is hot and humid, sides of the Strait of Johor are railways and major roads so roof overhangs shade interior spaces. The building form is FERRY CIRCULATION VEHICLE CIRCULATION which are re-directed to the border crossing station. A ferry broken into long, thin ribbons which are oriented to transports pedestrians from the station to a harbor area on the capture the prevailing winds from the Northeast. Operable glass Malaysian shore. A tunnel directs traffic across the Strait without louvers enable passive cooling and natural ventilation. disrupting the existing shipping channel.

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VIEW FROM ROADWAY

TRAIN CIRCULA

e Southeastern tip of the island. which are re-directed to the border crossing station. A ferry broken into long, thin ribbons which are oriented to ROM ROADWAY e within the next few years so transports pedestrians from the station to a harbor area on the capture the prevailing winds from the Northeast. Operable glass e about 20,000 visitors per day. Malaysian shore. A tunnel directs traffic across the Strait without louvers enable passive cooling and natural ventilation.

FERRY CIRCULATION VEHICLE CIRCULA disrupting the existing shipping channel.

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VEHICLE CIRCULATION

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VIEW IN SINGAPORE WELCOME CENTER VIEW OF GREEN ROOF

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VIEW IN SINGAPORE WELCOME CENTER

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VIEW FROM ROADWAY

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This small dental office was designed to explore healthcare design and the challenges of accommodating disabled and sensitive users.

The space was designed to feel relaxing and relieve stress some may feel when visiting the dentist.

Small medical office: Dentist

Floor Plan

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This 20 page spiral booklet explains the LEED program including how the point system works, pros and cons of the program and a case study building. I both wrote and illustrated the booklet.

LEED Informative Booklet

Booklet Cover With Two Spreads

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Investigations in Light, Space, and Form The creation of a working light fixture, using multiples of a simple household object. The light casts unique shadows and is adjustable.

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Exposure; Germantown Architecture Museum While building codes must be followed, this was a chance to design exciting interactive displays and engage visitors in a one of a kind feeling. This museum focused on the stories behind historic Germantown architecture. The stories are revealed through interactive displays surrounded by the

Building Signage

Floor plan

Stair Detail Section

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Interactive Display Wall Elevation

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Wood Model

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J-Thom Kitchen Cabinetry Internship Worked as a part time intern with various responsibilities, such as administrative assistant, 3D modeling, and showroom management.

Product Specification Sheet

Podium Rendering

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Thesis Research Book: A computer science college for women A 130 page book containing all information required to complete my proposed thesis project. Book both written and illustrated by myself.

Book Cover With Two Spreads

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