CONTENTS studio work collection of light............................4/19 one night stand............................20/23 reuse assembly............................24/27 blanton museum..........................28/35 sun tile.........................................36/39 iris van herpen.............................40/43 bats..............................................44/45 performance................................46/47 visual communication hand............................................48/55 computer......................................56/59 resume...................................................61/62
C O L L E C T I O N O F L I G H T / / design iv . nerea feliz . fall 2015
Beginning with an study of Nendo’s shelving unit “Shift”, I developed a strong focus on the effect of lighting. The ultimate goal of the semester, to be inspired by our original shelving piece study, was a display system revolving around a collection of objects of our choosing that was to be implemented in the Visual Arts Center on the University of Texas campus. Upon choosing a previously curated collection to build the display around, I took a slightly different approach in my decision to display a Collection of Light. The consequential challenge faced became how, exactly, does one display light? Ultimately, my intervention is centered around the notion that the way light is perceived is based on how it diffuses across a surface. My design worked to create an immersive experience beginning with a color temperature hallway, moving into a massive glowing staircase, and into a series of textured panels light from below. The semester became incredibly computer oriented for me as I used 3Ds Max for all of my renderings.
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NENDO, “SHIFT”
INITIAL STUDY / EXPLORATORY ITERATION
HUMANS BEFORE 1982, “COLLECTION OF LIGHT”
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MID-REVIEW AXON 7
DIAGRAMS
TEXTURE
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INTENSITY
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CIRCULATION
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RENDERINGS
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L U M I N A I R E / /environmental controls . keith simon . fall 2015
Tasked with the building of a luminaire, my group and I were interested in making a multi-functional night stand; we aimed to create a luminaire whose light distribution could be altered based on the application at hand. Our design consists of various pieces, able to be rotated and re-stacked according to the users desire, around a central pole of light. We also included small nook cut-outs in each piece , the perfect size for small belongings or books. The physical model is made of birch plywood that is faced with cork inside the nooks and on the main table. The center tube of lights consists of LED strip lights wrapped around a central rod , encased in a frosted Plexiglas tube.
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8 layers of stacked birch plywood frosted plexi glass casing around LEDs cork surfacing for worry-free drinks and accessory placement
2’ tall niches for various bedroom accessory storage
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I N N O V A T I V E R E U S E / / construction ii . tamie glass . spring 2015
Assigned with creating an easily reproducible wall module made from re-purposed items, we began by hunting through our local Habitat Restore. We quickly became infatuated with some old light fixtures and used wood and saw an opportunity to create a module that capitalized on the rustic nature of used items; the old wood was stained darker to accentuate its imperfections and dim, warm light bulbs were chosen to help create an atmosphere ideal for bars and restaurants.
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2’ x 6’ x 1’’ stained aesthetic wood
2’ X 6’’ X 1’’ STAINED SECTION OF SINGLE MODULE AT 3’’ = 1’ 0’’AESTHETIC WOOD
Mackenzie Wilt & Haylee Lovelady Construction II Tami Glass
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B L A N T O N M U S E U M O F A R T / / design iii . tamie glass . fall 2014
Assigned with the remodeling of the atrium and two anti-rooms of the Blanton Museum of Art, I began by exploring and photographing a collection of materials I felt expressed the rapt, otherworldly atmosphere the existing space evokes. To follow, I continued by drawing inspiration from a piece in the Blanton’s permanent collection to result in a seating condition with a gestural, curving form. My final aim for the overall space was then centered around creating a beautiful and experiential circulation condition to the existing mezzanine that combined these two elements. My final design features a grand spiral staircase as the central mean of circulation that gives the space a high-quality feel; the space is then accented with moving panels featuring an installed dayighting technique for both added function and added interest.
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ETHEREAL IN NATURE INITIAL: MATERIAL EXPLORATION
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GESTURAL & CURVING IN FORM MID-REVIEW: GALLERY SEATING CONDITION
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Second Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
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S U N T I L E / / construction ii . tamie glass . spring 2015
By means of a course-encorporated ceramic tile workshop, sun tile was created and developed to be sold as an interior finish with an aesthic fitting the program of a simple accent in small quantity, and an optical-illusion quality in large combination; a cut sheet specifying dimensions, features, customization, fabrication and inspiration were subsequently developed around the tile.
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Length: 4.5 inches Width: 4.5 inches Depth: .5 inch **rise in design is an additional 1/32’’
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I R I S V A N H E R P E N/ / design iv . clay odom . fall 2015
Beginning with an in-depth study of couture designer Iris Van Herpen (material photos adjacent), the semester aimed to create a flagship store located in Melbourne, Australia. A form study inspired by a piece of fashion was the starting point, which evolved into a seating condition that could ultimately be integrated into the store. Continuing, I moved to developing inhabitable space while keeping the same structural style of a waffle model. Ultimately, the space revolved around creating an alien environment to feel both high fashion and experiential.
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INITIAL FORM STUDY
SEATING CONDITION
SPACIAL IMPLICATION
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1 of 18 transparent ribs acting as support 1 of 18 ansparent riband acting as support� and separating the layers separating the layers
Central means of circulation; stacked material with cut-out poche area for displaying items that� layers into the ceiling condition
Central means of circulation; stacked material with cut-out poche area for displaying items
Existing Existing Building building Second Floor Wall IntervenSecond Floor Wall Intervention; tion; Layers ranging in thickLayers ranging in thickness from 3/4’’ to 3’’ which meet ness fromand 3/4’’ 3’’ mesh with to the stair shaftwhich meet and mesh with the stair shaft Elevator shaft adElevator Shaft adjacent to customer bathroom jacent to customer bathroom VanVanHerpen’s Herpen’s � Private Restoom private restroom
First Floor Wall Intervention; layers ranging in thickness from 4.5’’ to First Floor Wall Intervention;� Layers ranging in thickness� from1’’ 4.5’’ to vertically 1’’ vertically
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Existing Building Existing building
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STUDIO SPACE OPEN TO ABOVE
FITTING FITTING
PRIMARY MAIN DISPLAY DISPLAY PIECE PIECE
OFFICE SPACE OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW
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B A T S/ / design ii . francisca aroso . spring 2013
Starting with a study of the Mexican Free-tailed Bat anatomy, I first developed a viewing platform for visitors to watch the bats fly out of the South Congress Bridge in downtown Austin. The form, derived from the form of bat wings, sparked an interest in interacting with the hilly topography of the site to create a bat cave-like space for the next assignment, a bat information center.
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BAT VIEWING PLATFORM
BAT INFORMATION CENTER
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P E R F O R M A N C E C E N T E R/ / design i . joyce rosner . fall 2013
A space in downtown Austin for both indoor and outdoor performances.
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tone drawing. fall 2013 . weidemann / rosner
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bat skeleton . spring 2014 . birdsong / beig
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wood joint. fall 2013 . weidemann / rosner
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life drawings . fall 2013 . weidemann / rosner
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clay stereotomics . fall 2013 . weidemann / rosner
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constructed perspective . fall 2013 . weidemann / rosner
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tool drawing . fall 2013 . weidemann / rosner
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grasshopper definition & renderings . falll 2014 . beig / smith
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illustrator sections. spring 2014 . beig / birdsong
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3Ds max intro. fall 2014 . beig / smith
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M A C K E N Z I E W I L T
mwilt.com issuu.com/mackenziewilt Austin, TX 732.570.4135 mackenziewilt@utexas.edu EDUCATION The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture Bachelor of Sciene of Interior Design, May 2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wilson Associates, Los Angeles Margaret Krasovec, Austin, TX
Intern Personal Assistant
Summer 2015 Fall 2015 - present
Seaside Park Beach Patrol, NJ
Beach Lifeguard
Summer 2011 - 2014
HONORS UTSOA Design Excellence Award Recipient, Fall 2015 Published in UTSOA ISSUE 012 National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
MEMBERSHIPS/VOLUNTEER Ampersand, UTSOA AIAS, UT Student Chapter IIDA, UT Student Chapter ASID, UT Student Chapter Austin Pets Alive Animal Shelter, Foster Parent
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SKILLS Rhinocerous Revit 3Ds Max Sketch Up AutoCAD Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere Model Building Photography Hand Drafting Hand Rendering Microsoft Office
REFERENCES Fumiko Shiga Principal Designer, Wilson Associates
fshiga@wilsonassoc.com Nerea Feliz Assistant Professor, University of Texas nfeliz@utexas.edu 61