Elizabeth Putnam - Selected Works

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Elizabeth Putnam Selected Works

Spring 2022

ELIZABETH PUTNAM

Lizzieputnam44@gmail.com 913.9079380

SKILLS

REFERENCES

Hello! I am currently a fifth year in the M. Arch program at the University of Kansas. I am currently in Studio 804 and I have always been passionate about art and design. I am excited to design comfortable and beautiful spaces for the community.

HONORS & AWARDS

Blue Valley School District

1st Place EKL Award Handbuilt Ceramic Piece

1st Place EKL Award in Photography Challenge 2nd Place EKL Award Film Photograph

University of Kansas

Professor nilou.vakil@ku.edu

Nilou Vakil Anne Patterson

Professor anne.patt@ku.edu Ann Hossler

Professor ann.hossler@ku.edu

2017 Fall Class Honor Roll

2017 Spring Class Honor Roll

2018 Fall Honor Roll

4th Year Portfolio Finalist

Resume 1

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Sketchup Revit Lumion Vray

EDUCATION

August 2017May 2023

INTERNSHIPS

Architecture Related Internships

University of Kansas

Master of Arts in Architecture Cumulative GPA // 3.85 Expected May 2023

Study Abroad in Costa Rica December 2021January 2022

Studio 804 Acceptance

The Univeristy of Kansas

Acccepted into 2022 - 2023 Studio 804

multistudio (formerly gouldevans)

Architectural Intern Summer 2022

BRR Architecture

Architectural Intern Summer 2021

Electrical Corporation of America

BIM Modeling Intern Summer 2019

WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2017May 2023

University of Kansas Architectural Mentor Spring 2021

- Assist first year students and studio professors with their needs regarding different adobe and modeling softwares.

- Attended reviews and provided feedback on their projects.

- Supported first year students as they adjusted into architecture school.

Starbucks

Certified Barista Summer & Fall 2020

- Advanced communication skills by creating connections with co-workers and customers.

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Resume

Contents 3

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TALLGRASS CENTER

Architectural Studio 608

Lead by Nilou Vakil Partnered with Bridgett Espino

Pages 5 - 32

BIKESHOP

Architectural Studio 208

Lead by Gregory Crichlow

Pages 33 - 42

SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Architectural Studio 609

Partnered with Bridgett Espino

Lead by Nilou Vakil Pages 43 - 68

Contents 4

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TALLGRASS CENTER

Partnered with Bridgett Espino Lead by Nilou Vakil Studio 608

10 E 6th St. Lawrence, KS 66044

Environmental, social, and economic ties are critical aspects of urban design. Our design addresses the environmental aspects of Lawrence, Kansas through the Tallgrass Discovery Center and Farmers Market that intertwines people with nature. The social aspect is addressed by creating a space for people to learn, gather, and reside through open workspaces, active courtyards, and apartments. Providing spaces for local businesses to expand and grow within the community ties into the economic growth of the city

In response to the agricultural background of Kansas, we plan to incorporate a discovery center that features several educational areas and an opportunity to learn more about the natural elements of Kansas. Located south of downtown Lawrence, the Baker Wetlands features walking trails, lookouts to the beautiful scenery, and educational opportunities to learn about the prairie creatures and wetlands. As the sun rises over the prairie, layers of fog rise above the wetlands. The feeling of being intertwined between fog and fields creates a tranquil experience unique to Lawrence, Kansas. This phenomenon inspired the site design around the Tallgrass Discovery Center. We intend to create a layering effect with fog and prairie grass throughout our softscape to create a similar experience. The water and mist elements will be placed along the north side of the site and will pay homage to the stunning scenery at the Baker Wetlands. Visitors are welcomed with these unique Kansas elements that work together to create a natural gateway; a gateway that is not tangible but is a sense of place.

Tallgrass Center 5

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Render done by Bridgett Espino

LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY & PARKING GARAGE

LOT

Considering the site location when designing can bring about important connections with the community and also gives the building a sense of place in that location. The state of Kansas is regarded as an agricultural and farming state to many individuals, and it has been for decades. When leaving any major city in Kansas, it is likely that you will be driving through farmland. Farmland surrounds most, if not all, of the cities in Kansas. It is not unlikely to see old, rusted farm equipment entangled within wheat fields and cattle. Through the Industrial Revolution, new equipment and technology was integrated into the agricultural realm and brought

into Kansas. In Lawrence, the core of industrialization was focused along the Kansas River. Our site, located on Sixth Street and Massachusetts street, adjacent to the Kansas River, aims to respond to the industrialization and agricultural background of Kansas. Our intention with the design is to bring in materials that reflect these thoughts. We intend to use perforated corten steel to reflect off the rusted charm of old farm equipment found in Kansas fields. Steel structure will be used to respond to the existing surrounding context and will be used to reference its use in the Industrial Revolution.

Tallgrass Center 7 PARKING LOT 71 SPOTS 330 SPOTS 65 SPOTS 1 MIN 3 MIN5 MIN

KEY 1 MINUTE RADIUS 3 MINUTE RADIUS 5 MINUTE RADIUS

PARKING

SITE

SITE Diagram done by Bridgett Espino

Kring’s Interiors Casey Williams Homes

Freestate Brewing Co.

La Prima Tazza Liberty Hall

City Hall

Starbucks & Coldstone Winfield House

Silver Lake Bank Deciphera Pharmaceuticals

Black Stag Brewery

Globe Indian Food

Waxman

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Kansas River Amtrak Train Route Bowersock Dam Abe & Jake’s Landing

P P P P P P 25 SPOTS 43 SPOTS 71 SPOTS 31 SPOTS 331 SPOTS MASS STREET E8THSTREET P P P 25 SPOTS 31 SPOTS 331 SPOTS MASS STREET

Diagram done by Bridgett Espino

TRANSPORTATION & STREET SECTION

Massachusetts street is dynamic and full of life, and unfortunately, this activity tends to fade away as you approach Sixth street and the Kansas River. We intend to bring the dynamic character to Sixth and Massachusetts street by increasing transparency and incorporating movable elements in our design. There is a strong datum line of transparency along Massachusetts street that will be continued. Incorporating moving elements throughout the facade would allow the building to

bring life and movement to the site. The movable elements of the building echoes the movement of activity that will be taking place on the ground level. These movable elements allow for residents to customize their space. The discovery center’s facade faces the most used intersection in Downtown Lawrence. Turning the facade to face the 6th and Massachusetts street intersection, attracts visitors to enjoy the vibrant gateway.

Tallgrass Center 10 Green Space Buffer Parking Access Wide Sidewalks Bike Lane Air Traffic from Lawrence

Airport Two Way Street

Municiple

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM

Bridgett Espino

EXISTING CONDITIONS

CREATING PEDESTRIAN PATHS BREATHING ROOM EXISTING CONDITIONS

The existing conditions resemble the rest of Downtown Lawrence, with a large vacant massing

CREATING PEDESTRIAN PATHS BREATHING ROOM

This creates more space for businesses and two large active alleyways, and a sense of relief at the North side of Mass St.

BREATHING ROOM FOR THE GATEWAY

CREATING SPACES FOR SPILL OUT

Pushing the Northernmost breathing room and the building’s to the gateway

Pushing the Northernmost breathing room for and the building’s facade to the gateway

businesses and two relief at the

and two relief at the

Pushing the Northernmost building in allows breathing room for the new gateway to Lawrence, and the building’s facade can serve as a backdrop to the gateway

Designing the courtyards with active elements encourages activity from pedestrians and fills the space with life

Tallgrass Center 11

Diagram done by

12 Level Five Level Four Level Three Level Two Level One Ground Floor Level Two Level One Ground Floor - Public - Semipublic - Private - Service - Circulation

& STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM

PROGRAM

Tallgrass Center

LAYER ONE

We wanted to reflect the beauty of Baker Wetlands into our design, inspired by the layered scenery of a morning in the wetlands. Our first layer, the public courtyard, steps down into a water feature that consists of fog, which directly relates to the layer of fog seen at Baker.

The second layer consists of large planters with prairie grass which emulates the Tallgrass Prairie seen at the Baker Wetlands and all throughout western Kansas.

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Render done by Bridgett Espino

LAYER THREE

The third layer echos the treeline seen at the Wetlands. In our design, this layer is very active and serves as a space to host the Lawrence Famers Market, Art Festival, along with many other local events.

The fourth and final layer is the building backdrop, the use of Corten Rusted Steel paneling reflects the warm hues of the sunrise and sunset at the Baker Wetlands.

Tallgrass

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Center

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Render done by Bridgett Espino

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SITE PLAN

SCALE: 1’ = 1/160”

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Tallgrass Center

Tallgrass

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Center

LEVEL ONE PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SCALE: 1’ = 1/32”

1ST FLOOR PLAN 1 2 3 4

Visualization 21,076 SF Market 5,522 SF

Total Area:

Butterfly Sanctuary 795 SF Greenhouse 887 SF Service 667 SF

Mechanical 238 SF 5

TALLGRASS APARTMENTS

Total Area:

TALLGRASS DISCOVERY CENTER & MARKET 72,426 SF

1ST FLOOR PLAN 1 2 3 4

Open Retail Spaces approx. 866 SF

Coffee Shop 676 SF Residence Lobby 3,126 SF Waste Room 82 SF

Service 120 SF 5

Mechanical 250 SF 6

Bike Storage 225 SF 7

Mail Room 225 SF 8

COMBINED TOTAL 93,502 SF

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Tallgrass Center

Visualization

1 2

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A

Tallgrass Center 20 // 19 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 R 6 A B C

LEVEL TWO PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

SCALE: 1’ = 1/32”

Visualization 21,076 SF

2ND FLOOR PLAN 1 2 3

Discovery Center 5,628 SF Greenhouse 1,710 SF

Open Work Space 903 SF

TALLGRASS APARTMENTS

Total Area: Total Area:

TALLGRASS DISCOVERY CENTER & MARKET 72,426 SF

2ND FLOOR PLAN 4 5 6 8

Shared Media Room 877 SF Small Group Room 90 SF Waste Room 82 SF

Residence Gym 2,844 SF 7

1 Bed 1 Bath 541 SF

2 Bed 1 Bath 1,005 SF 9

2 Bed 2 Bath 1,079 SF 10

2 Bed 2.5 Bath 1,153 SF 11

3 Bed 3 Bath 1,584 SF 12

COMBINED TOTAL 93,502 SF

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Tallgrass Center

Visualization

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A B

C

Tallgrass Center 22 // 20 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 8 10 10 10 9 12 R A B C

Visualization

LEVEL THREE - FIVE PLAN

SCALE: 1’ = 1/32”

TALLGRASS APARTMENT

Total Area:

THIRD - FIFTH FLOOR PLAN 72,426 SF

3RD - 5TH FLOOR PLAN 1 2 3 4

Shared Media Room 877 SF Small Group Room 90 SF

Waste Room 82 SF

1 Bed 1 Bath 541 SF

2 Bed 1 Bath 1,005 SF 5

2 Bed 2 Bath 1,079 SF 6

2 Bed 2.5 Bath 1,153 SF 7

3 Bed 3 Bath 1,584 SF 8

COMBINED TOTAL 93,502 SF

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Tallgrass

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Center

Visualization

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A B

Tallgrass Center 24 // 21 1 2 2 3 4 4 6 6 6 5 8 4 4 7 R A B C

Visualization SECTIONS

Tallgrass

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center

SECTION AA

SECTION BB

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Tallgrass center

Residential

Tallgrass

Tallgrass Center 27 03 // Visualization

EAST & WEST ELEVATIONS Visualization

Roof 71’ - 0” Level 5 50’ - 0” Level 4 38’ - 0” Level 3 26’ - 0” Level 2 14’ - 0” Level 1 0’ - 0”

1 2 3 6 5 4

Roof 28’ - 0” Level 2 14’ - 0” Level 1 0’ - 0”

ELEVATIONS

WEST ELEVATION

SCALE: 1’ = 1/32”

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38’

14’

Level

4 5 6 3 2 1

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EAST ELEVATION Residential Roof 71’ - 0” Level 5 50’ - 0” Level 4

- 0” Level 3 26’ - 0” Level 2

- 0”

1 0’ - 0” Tallgrass Roof 28’ - 0” Level 2 14’ - 0” Level 1 0’ - 0”

Tallgrass Center

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Tallgrass Center

Visualization

A B

D E F G K J

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E V U

S R Q P O

Tallgrass Roof 28’ - 0” Level 2 14’ - 0” Level 1 0’ - 0”

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ELEVATIONS

SOUTH ELEVATION

SCALE: 1’ = 1/32”

Residential Roof

71’ - 0”

Level 5 50’ - 0”

Level 4 38’ - 0” Level 3 26’ - 0” Level 2 14’ - 0” Level 1 0’ - 0”

NORTH ELEVATION

SCALE: 1’ = 1/32”

Residential Roof

71’ - 0”

Level 5 50’ - 0”

Level 4 38’ - 0” Level 3 26’ - 0” Level 2 14’ - 0”

Level 1 0’ - 0”

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H I J K

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N M L Tallgrass Center

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Render done by Bridgett Espino

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Render done by Bridgett Espino

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Bikeshop

BIKESHOP

Lead by Gregory Crichlow Studio 208 1047 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66044

In order to activate this lot and draw attention to the people who occupy Downtown Lawrence, the display needed to be strategically placed. To me, the most interesting display would be active and should show the craftsmen and builders designing and creating bikes in the workshop. The display features large open windows, facing the 11th and Massachusetts intersection, to allow an outside viewer to see and watch bikes being made and tested on the fit machines as an active display. The western side of the building does have all of the retail space and more public areas. Individual private offices are placed in the back of the bike shop. The overall form was inspired by the movement and transportation patterns recognized along historic Massachusetts street.

Bikeshop 34

Bikeshop 35

TECTONIC

Given that the structure would be placed on a corner lot, diagonally across the street from Syla’s and Maddie’s; I figured that the most interesting display would be craftsmen and builders designing and creating bikes in the workshop. Large open windows allow an outside viewer to see and watch bikes being made and tested on the fit machines as a form of display. Individual offices are placed in the back of the bike shop. The overall form was inspired by the movement patterns recognized along historic Massachusetts street.

Bikeshop 36

East Section East Elevation

Scale: 5’ 10’ 20’

The spatial inspiration is shown in the elevations, sections, floor plan, and roof plan. The design was influenced by the movement patterns observed on the site. When studying the site map, there was a sense of unity within the rooftops of the buildings on Massachusetts Street. Although there were many varying sizes of buildings, every building was rectilinear which created a very static environment. The uniformity within the main roadways, sidewalks, alleyways, and bike paths really stood out to me. The structure was created from the intersecting lines and shapes experienced on the existing site. Intersecting lines created walls and the rectangular shapes created ceilings and shading systems. Although the site was very static and the design was driven by this, the final design results are still very dynamic.

Scale:

Roof Plan

25’ 35’ 15’

The intersecting planes that created the interior spaces were then spatially organized. The desire to get people into the store would be the deciding factor of the interior organization. The building design had no logo or symbol, therefore, having the display face

Massachusetts street would be ideal. Massachusetts street is very kinetic, with people walking, talking, driving, biking, running, and sitting all along the sidewalks and intersections of the main street. So it was fitting to create a display that matched this kinetic environment. Therefore, the workshop would serve as a display showing the bike designers creating custom bikes.

Bikeshop 39

BIKE SHOP RETAIL WORKSHOP FIT BIKES OFFICE ROOM OFFICE ROOM TEST TRACK 11TH STREET Floor Plan Scale: 10’ 20’ 30’

North Elevation

North Section

Scale:

Bikeshop 40

5’ 10’ 20’

Scale: 5’ 10’ 20’

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RED ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Partnered with Bridgett Espino

Lead by Nilou Vakil Studio 609 - Current Project

2400 Quebec St. Denver, CO 80207

Colorado is a beautiful state known for its breathtaking views and diverse landscapes. The Rocky Mountain Range, the Great Sand Dunes, deep rivers, bright canyons, and sweeping valleys make up this environmentally diverse state. Within Colorado’s landscape, there are numerous mountain ranges and valleys. These valleys have rivers that sculpt into the earth. It is a difficult journey for the water to carve into the rock. Likewise, the visually-impaired population has a difficult journey navigating through a world designed for the visually capable. These people face unique challenges foreign to the rest of the world. Yet, despite the challenging circumstances, they are able to carve beautiful pathways through their lives. A school emphasizing reliance on the senses other than sight will facilitate as well as enrich their learning experience.

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Red Rock Elementary School

QuebecStreet QuebecStreet

23rdAvenue FOUNDERS CIRCLE SITE

FredThomasPark

SyracuseStreet

Walking Paths CENTRAL PARK 1 Minute Radius 3 Minute Radius

WALKABILITY DIAGRAM 5 Minute Radius

KEY

Red

School 46

Rock Elementary

SyracuseStreet RoslynStreet 26thAvenue Bike Lanes Bus Route 73 Bus Route 20 Heavily Trafficked

26thAvenue 23rdAvenue Proposed School for the Visually Impaired Park-n-Rides Bus Stop 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN

TRANSPORTATION & STREET SECTION

The Central Park neighborhood has done what it can to push people to ride more bikes when possible by incorporating bike lanes on many of the main roads. The neighborhood has done what it can to incorporate different bus routes and stops, as well as made its sidewalks wider and more pedestrianfriendly.

Red

46 8 FT PARKING BIKE LANE STREET PARKING 5 FT 2 FT 10 FT 10 FT 8 FT

Rock Elementary School

A diagram showcasing the layout of Rosyln street, which is next to our indicated site. Rosyln street has both parallel parking on both sides of the street, as well as, a bike lane. ROSYLN STREET SECTION SITE ANCHOR CENTER SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN Diagram done by Bridgett Espino

MASSING ITERATIONS

ITERATION ONE ITERATION TWO

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Red Rock Elementary School Red Rock Elementary School

ITERATION THREE

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RESPONSE TO SITE CONDITIONS CARVING CIRCULATION

Form opens up towards Fred Thomas park and allows connections with the existing trails and other park amenities.

Strong circulation carves through the building, breaking up the public and private spaces.

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VARYING HEIGHTS PUSH & PULL

Differentiating spaces by varying heights. Recessed entries highlight the access points into the building. Learning nooks pulled up.

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CIRCULATION & EGRESS DIAGRAM

- Egress Paths

- Elevator Egress

- Main Circulation

- Egress Paths

- Elevator Egress

- Main Circulation

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STRUCTURE & PROGRAM DIAGRAM

- Circulation - Public Space - Semi-Public Space - Private Spaces - Service Spaces

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Red Rock Elementary School

Red Rock Elementary School

SITE PLAN

Scale: 1” = 40’ - 0”

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20’ 10’ 5’

ARed Rock Elementary School

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Red Rock Elementary School

PLAN LEVEL ONE

Scale: 1” = 40’ - 0”

Gym Music Room

Art Room

Auditorium Library Mechanical Room Restroom Kitchen Cafeteria Reception & Faculty Rooms

Electrical Room Light Sensory Room Garden Sensory Room Storage Room Classroom Modules

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 A

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Red Rock Elementary School

Red Rock Elementary School

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PLAN LEVEL TWO

Scale: 1” = 40’ - 0”

Library

A

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Red Rock Elementary School

ITERATION ONE

Materiality & Color Shaping Spaces Wayfinding throughout Space

Sensory Room with Texture Wall, Braille Trail & Object Wall

Color Shaping Important Spaces Cubbies Built into Wall

ITERATION TWO

Materiality & Color Shaping Spaces Storage Tucked into Wall

Sensory Room with Color Glass Wall Braille of Colors

Rammed Earth Textured Hallway Wall Transparency from Hallway

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Red Rock Elementary School

ITERATION

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THREE Materiality Changes between Spaces Highlighted Wayfinding Path Reading Nook Tucked into Wall Color Highlighting Different Spaces and Entries Transparency to Outdoors Storage Tucked into Wall

Red Rock Elementary School 61 Roof 25’ - 0” Level Two 15’ - 0” Level One 0’ - 0” E F E1 G J H1 A1 B1 C1 E Roof 25’ - 0” Level Two 15’ - 0” Level One 0’ - 0”

SCALE: 1” = 20’ - 0” 20’ 10’

SCALE: 1” = 20’ - 0”

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D E1 F G H H2 H3 H4

Red Rock Elementary School

A B C

5’

20’ 10’ 5’

Red Rock Elementary School 63 14 13.1 11.2 11.1 9.2 9.1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Roof 25’ - 0” Level Two 15’ - 0” Level One 0’ - 0” Roof 25’ - 0” Level Two 15’ - 0” Level One 0’ - 0”

SCALE: 1” = 20’ - 0”