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UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS | classroom building Located between two hills on the lush tropical island of St. Thomas, the University of the Virgin Islands Classroom Building will be a landmark uniting the once separated north and south portions of campus. The building layout is comprised of two bars, with one slanted at a seven degree angle. These two bars represent the past and the future (also the two hills), with the central negative spaces as the present and the “space between the hills�. Working with the previously developed exterior concept, an interiors concept was developed upon the idea of the exchange of information. Historically, St. Thomas was a port city that thrived on trade. Currently, St. Thomas is a tourist destination where the exchange of culture and ideas still exist. Much like the macro scale of the island, information will be exchanged at a micro level in this building. Using the space between the bars as this public corridor space, exchange zones were created. The exchange zones are highlighted with colorful backdrops, graphics, and wood feature walls. These spaces invite the students and faculty to sit together to chat or study. The remainder of the lobby remains neutral and allows the students to brighten the space. Classroom and office spaces were treated with a neutral pallet with subtle touches of color. 1


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UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS | simulation center Located in St. Croix, this medical simulation center honors the university’s request to keep the material pallet and concept consistent with the classroom building. This sample client presentation guides the university through the concept and material pallet of their new building. The notion of exchange was interpreted through images that related to water and sand, which were then translated into simple graphics. These graphics were then used as patterns throughout the building, as seen in the building and interiors parti graphic. Exchange zones were then determined. The dining and simulation lobby are highlighted in the coming pages. The color pallet was inspired by the natural colors of the island. When talking with the client they expressed a deep admiration for the natural beauty of the island. The medical school also mentioned they wanted the interiors to have a simple, elegant look. In order to achieve this, a pallet of deep teals and blues to mimic the waters was selected. This is complemented by sandy and earthy tones. The bold color is carefully placed at the exchange zone, while the rest of the space is a neutral backdrop.

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DRAWINGS + furniture Texture Renderings [page 2] Each photo represents a different texture implemented with different pen strokes or media. The first is a stipple or “pointillism”. To the right of that is small x’s, followed by a line variation, and finally a positive/negative representation. Furniture Design [page 3] The following chair designs demonstrate an integration of delicate curves and practical ergonomics. The top chair was inspired by a bow. To the far left is a picture of a model at 1/8” scale with balsa wood. The bow profile was repeatedly cut out to create a light layered effect. The bottom chair was a collaborative effort with Shannon Stabler, Mary Karl, Hannah Ryman, and Yi Jiang. This cardboard creation was given the name “The Book Nook” because on the space between the connections, intended for storage. Sketches [page 4] The sketches on page were drawn while on a study abroad trip to Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. Each sketch was done with a felt-tip pen and shadowed with Prisma Color markers.

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WATER museum albuquerque, nm

Despite its scarcity of water, Albuquerque is not exception to these systems. In fact, because of the drought-like conditions and seasonal flooding, the city takes extra measures to ensure the safety of the people. These measures are networks designed to move water from the Sandia Mountains to the Rio Grande, called an acequia. The acequias are community operated watercourse to move water through the city. The concrete ditch basins weave east and west through the city revealing themselves in some cases, and hiding themselves under roads and infrastructure. Just as water in Albuquerque follows extensive networks, buildings also unveil networks. These networks are visible through the ceiling structure, exposed network of ductwork, and the circulation. Through the atrium stairs, the museum visitors are to the stairs as water is to the acequias. The winding path of the stairs eventually lead the visitors to the prize temporary gallery and rooftop museum. The transparent elements in the roof and floor of the atrium symbolically connect the water systems above, such as the clouds and precipitation, to the pit beneath which collects and distributes water.

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ALBUQUERQUE + SITE

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Albuquerque, NM. Rio Grande shown in teal; site shown with dashed box

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Lomas

In the heart of the water network and on the edge of downtown Albuquerque lies a drainage bowl. This bowl collects storm water for a portion of the city. In spirit of the site, the proposed building appears to bridge of the bowl. For the project, the project will be filled with lightly packed white gypsum sand. This sand is found in the White Sands Desert in south central New Mexico. The low water table acts like glue and hold the sand intact, while the water through the storm drains will form a channel and erode paths, or networks into the sand. Stairs lead down into the gypsum pit for the community to interact directly with. Gypsum was also chosen because it stays cool in the hot summer days. Benches and planters were placed in the stairs to inviting the community to gather, relax, and observe the erosion.


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PARTI MODELS From the beginning of the project, the idea of network was deeply rooted. Water systems in Albuquerque represent a vast network, from the arroyos to the San Juan Chama project. The first parti represents a suspended network with a system of catwalks between the buildings. The scheme focuses on leaving the site untouched and using the platforms as an observation deck. Similar to the first parti, the second focuses on leaving the site untouched. However, this scheme puts the structure closer to the edge, alluding to the unfinished development of this part of Albuquerque. The network in the scheme is internalized. The final parti has an outwardly expressed network with the connection of the building. It embraces the bowl-like characteristic of the site and buries itself in the contours.

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The phase that was further developed was the second parti. In order to embrace the site condition, white gypsum sand would be placed in the pit and erosion would occur with strategic placement of the drains. The white gypsum sand is native to the White Desert in southern New Mexico. This sand has hardens when moistened, allowing it to keep the eroded integrity. Additionally, the sand reflects all light, keeping it cool in the summer.

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CONCEPTUAL DRAWING

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SOUTH ELEVATION

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RETAIL Asics Running Gear [page 22, left] The Asics display not only sells running shoes, but the feeling of movement. Intersecting curved lines race through the display, creating a rush of excitement and ambition. The layered back drops represent different terrains that you can run on with the shoes. Nikon Cameras [page 22, right & page 23] The Nikon store pulls the Nikon logo apart and transforms the floor plan into different level. As the customer is lead through the store, he or she is first introduced to the trendy, inexpensive cameras. On the highest level, the customer is encouraged to test the sophisticated DSLR cameras on the Nikon wall, with different lighting, colors, and movement.

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SAILBOAT The mission for the sailboat was to design a space that functions efficiently with the constant rocking, but also feels like a home for someone to live in the greater part of the year. This particular 44’ center cockpit sailboat presented the ever occurring space issues. These were conquered by making multipurpose items, such as a pull out sofa that turns into a bed, a dining table that lowers to bench level for a bed, and storage under every surface.

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MARVIN auditorium lawrence, ks

Marvin Hall on the University of Kansas Campus serves as studio space for the School of Architecture, Design, and Planning. Marvin Hall is severely lacking a lecture auditorium. In this exercise, a 180-seat lecture hall connects to the jury room on the second floor of Marvin Hall. Additionally, it contains a natural gathering place outside the auditorium for students waiting for class to start and post-class discussions. The steel structure sits 6’ off the building and includes an area for gather outside the lecture hall. Sun shades on the ceiling of the lecture hall allow the appropriate amount of light for the time of day. Wood fins are affixed to the glass ramp area to filter light into delicate patters.

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SITE exploration lawrence, ks

In this exercise, the Kansas River Levee Trail in Lawrence, Kansas was explored through examining trail use, infrastructure, and observation of the surroundings. The map on this page is an aerial view with the topography overlaid. The abstract thesis on the adjacent page describes the relationship of the pieces of the trail, framed by the bridge.

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At the crossroads of transit lies a place for Lawrence residents to exercise, explore, and convene. The levee’s primary purpose is to control the river; however a secondary use as a trail arose out of the levee. The levee naturally formed a raised plane shielded from the dangers of the river. Though the levee may seem to be just an organized pile of rubble, this winding pathway ignites mystery and intertwines the reality of industry with nature. Due to the winding tendencies of the river, the levee trail is constantly changing direction, thus framing different views. “… this poetics of reveals, interplays intimate scaled dissonance with large scale consonance” (Holl 65-66). The slow unveiling of space takes the isolated instances to make them a dynamic landscape. Perhaps the most prominent and memorable view is the dam and the vehicular bridge. The dam and the bridge create a marker, but the bridge also acts as a barrier dividing the trail into two parts. This area acts as a focal point for the entire site. In one direction, it marks the start of a barren, empty journey, anchored by railroads, a trailer park, and a highway. The other direction is the start of a pleasant residential area, lined with tress and the fences of the residential area.

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CHERRY STREET mixed use columbia, mo

Downtown Columbia, Missouri is booming with energy and a growing student population. It lies directly north of the University of Missouri, making it a convenient commute to class and a quick sprint to the action of downtown. Developing student apartments dot the downtown area, but hardly address the needs of a busy college student or a young professional. In addition to the emerging college housing, there is no market or grocery store within walking distance, making downtown living more difficult than necessary. Because of these issues, the existing Cherry Street Center, located in the heart of downtown, was chosen as a mixed use development. This development consists of a ground level market, two levels of apartments, and a roof-top patio for the apartment tenants. This is the niche for student living in downtown Columbia, providing food, a place to live, and a place to relax all at the user’s fingertips.

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site Aesthetically speaking, the Cherry Street center fits into the downtown Columbia area well. The functional qualities should match this aesthetic quality, so the site was taken into consideration. The main glazed areas face south and west, with the south side falling in the shadow of the parking structure adjacent to the Cherry Street Center. These glazed areas receive a fair amount of sunlight, but not an overwhelming amount to make the user uncomfortable. Because of this, balconies were made on the west end of the building. This site sees a fair amount of traffic. Most of the traffic in this area is pedestrian traffic, which is perfect for the grocery store. The entry for the grocery store is placed on the west side of the building, where these is most of the pedestrian traffic. The apartment has a discrete separate entrance on the south side of the building.

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site Above: Exploded axonometric of the primary structure. 3’ beams were used for the cantilevered edges on the west and south sides. Left: East to West section on the building. This shows the structure of the balcony and the wood siding. Additionally, a rooftop garden was added. Right: Exterior rendering of the building with modifications

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market Navigation is what drove the floor plan for the market area. The users, which are mainly going to be college students and young professionals, have little experience with grocery shopping. Grocery shopping becomes less overwhelming when the user can see most of the items and aisles are well marked. The left side of the market is based off of a deconstructed circle, allowing users to wonder in a natural path and pass through the major components of the store. The boxed goods fixtures are on angles so the user has a better glimpse into each aisle and to break of the monotony of a typical market. The dry goods shelving has an area for a featured item. It show cases the item and is illuminated form above with an LED. The ceiling, featured on the adjacent page, mimics the circular motion of the produce fixtures and brings the concept into the dry goods area. Again, defers the redundancy of typical markets and adds movement.

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apartments No two students are the same, therefore their needs vary greatly. This apartment complex offers the variety and flexibility most students crave. Some students prefer a smaller scale of living. Perhaps they want just one roommate, a small living space, and a large private room. Other students prefer a social lifestyle, with two or three roommates, and a large common area. The two-bedroom, single story units are along the curtain wall. The architectural cantilevered portions were transformed into small balconies. The units along the backside are two story units, with the primary living space in the lower level.

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rooftop No two students are the same, therefore their needs vary greatly. This apartment complex offers the variety and flexibility most students crave. Some students prefer a smaller scale of living. Perhaps they want just one roommate, a small living space, and a large private room. Other students prefer a social lifestyle, with two or three roommates, and a large common area. The two-bedroom, single story units are along the curtain wall. The architectural cantilevered portions were transformed into small balconies. The units along the backside are two story units, with the primary living space in the lower level.

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FREE STATE opera house lawrence, ks

The Free State Opera House, whose location is proposed to be in the heart of downtown Lawrence, Kansas, was designed to be an icon of Lawrence. The 1200-seat opera house can host a full-scale show and the 500-seat recital hall is equipped to host small concerts. A large plaza invites the Lawrence community to gather before and after shows. The exterior shell was inspired by a fractured shell, fractured at strategic points to allow natural light in. This project was a collaboration with Zac Dawson and Jim McLarty.

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site Perhaps the biggest challenge in this exercise was dealing with the site. There is approximately an 18’ drop in the site from the NW corner to the SE corner. This called for careful level planning. Extra caution was taken to keep the existing one-way streets to work with drop-off and parking.

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