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MARIAH GRESKO megresko@asu.edu 480.510.7269 Phoenix, AZ 85044
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CONTENTS
OFFICE DESIGN BIOMIMICRY CENTER REMODEL 2015 - 2017
THESIS
RESIDENTIAL
RESURRECTING THE RUIN
LIVING SPACES DINING
ADE 421 FALL 2016
ADE 322 SPRING 2016
MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PUBLIC WORK
GATEWAY PARK
PIESTEWA PEAK LIBRARY
ADE 322 SPRING 2016
ADE 321 FALL 2015
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STOCKHOLM PUBLIC LIBRARY
PHOENIX CULTURAL CENTER AND CEMETERY
PSYCHO MOTEL
EXPLORATORY WORK
CASE STUDY DRAWINGS
ALA 226 SPRING 2015
ADE 422 SPRING 2017
ALA 321 FALL 2015
PUBLIC WORK THE NEST ALA 225 FALL 2014
EXPLORATIVE DRAWINGS
PEN + INK +MARKER 2014 - 2017
BIOMIMICRY CENTER REMODEL
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Dr. Diego Garcia-Setien : Architect Mariah Gresko : Design Assistant
The remodel plan for the Biomimicry Center at Arizona State University fuses Biomimetic principles and elegant design to create a new environment and face for the ASU branch of Biomimicry 3.8. The new center will be a showpiece for both Biomimicry 3.8 and the Design School, bringing in and inspire newcomers and avid Biomimicry enthusiasts. The new design draws inspiration from Life’s Principles, a six-point key aspect of biomimetic design, involving life-friendly chemistry, decentralization of organizations, and modular and nested components. The tables are designed to replicate the diverse topography of the Sonoran Desert, while housing native species of cacti and vegetation.
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Design : Dr Diego Garcia-Setien, table topography, fin topography and plant locations - Mariah Gresko, 3D Model : Mariah Gresko - all graphics shown done by Mariah Gresko under supervision and guidance of Dr. Diego Garcia-Setien for Biomimicry 3.8 - ASU Branch. 4
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1. Solar Panels attached to the roof collect sunlight, which is fed into the room through a series of fiber optic cables. 2. Existing Roof slab and concrete services shaft allow for the cables to be strung vertically from the offices to the roof without major changes to structural elements. 3. Existing HVAC and electrical system is adjusted to more efficiently cool and light the room. 4. LED lights attached to the fin system diffuse lighting evenly throughout the room.
BIOMIMICRY CENTER REMODEL 2015 - 2017
5. Resin fins with a frosted finish create a new drop-ceiling to camouflage existing hardware and create a cave-like atmosphere in the space. 6. Special lamps direct the fiber optic cables over the plants, providing ideal natural sunlight for indoor placement. 7. Native plants are set into the table in custom pots of varying sizes. The plants demonstrate the natural beauty of the Sonoran biome and add to the topographic design of the table. 8. Raised desks allow users to stand and work while in the space. The raised desks are made from a similar resin material to maintain a sophisticated continuity in the space. 9. Topography desks are cut from 4’ x 8’ sheets of an environmentally friendly plywood product. The desks are machined out in several layers then assembled, sanded, and finished. The topography of each table is carefully constructed to represent a natural desert region. 10. Modular carpeting is implemented to compliment the design and reinforce the shape of the topographic tables, making it easier to replace and more environmentally friendly than standard carpeting. 11. Existing structure of the Biomimicry Center Room will not be dramatically changed or altered, lowering overall costs.
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RESURRECTING THE RUIN ADE 421/FALL 2016 - PARTNER : AUBREY JAROS INSTRUCTOR : ELENA ROCCHI The project focuses on the ruin that many of our cities lie in today. Why have we ceased to dwell in such places? Why have they become ruins and how do we reinstate a sense of shelter? Building and dwelling are two major factors of providing a sense of shelter. As Heidegger suggests, building is used as a means to an end for dwelling and the two are intimately intertwined; dwelling cannot take place without building and we must build with the goal of dwelling in mind. The close relationship of building and dwelling noted by Heidegger raises the question as to whether we may continue to dwell as a society if we cease to build, expand and apply new uses, which we can directly relate to built and un-built ideologies; to every building there are both built and un-built elements: those currently existing as well as those to be added or reconstructed at a later time. Does the perceived permanence of our structures lead to their demise? If a shelter is built with the tolerance for dynamic needs and usage does it provide for an infinite support of dwelling? A resilient shelter is one which can be adapted by the user to fit their dynamic needs. Building is sustained through the people, who construct for their needs within the superstructure. In order to maintain purpose and value, a shelter must provide for some kind of need of its people. When a shelter is unable to supply a place for the needs of its residents, it becomes a ruin, forgotten and abused. By creating a theoretical idea of a shelter that can be anywhere and support any kind of dwelling for any kind of persons, public spaces are created that dynamically lend themselves to the needs of the people. Three things are needed to create this kind of shelter, the unbuilt – the ruin and vegetation, the built – the tool for how people can interact with the unbuilt, and the people. A shelter can be built atop and through what is existing – ruins – and adapted to the needs of the present. The ruin becomes home through means of inhabitation – material and people. It can become a home for people, for the arts, for social activities, for vegetation, and for the neighborhood; for something that is constantly changing. In a world so dynamic why should our structures remain static in their programming? The project aims to create a place for the public to congregate, celebrate, and inhabit. By incorporating all three things, a place of celebration is resurrected and a shelter open for programmatic interpretation by the people in created. Design Excellence nominated project DIVISION OF WORK : Plans : set of four - Aubrey Jaros Sections and Elevations : set of four - Mariah Gresko Structural Section : long image as well as detail crops - Mariah Gresko Axonmetric : Aubrey Jaros Models : 3D (used for plans, sections, and elevations) - Mariah Gresko, Physical Models - divided equally and built together, model of church with scaffolding - Aubrey Jaros Blind Drawing exploration models (2) - Mariah Gresko. Blind Drawing Collage - Mariah Gresko Site Plan - Aubrey Jaros
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SOUTH ELEVATION/transient occupation
NORTH ELEVATION/city life and advertising
RESURRECTING THE RUIN / ADE 421 / FALL 2016 NORTH-SOUTH SECTION/musician occupation
EAST-WEST SECTION/art show occupation
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GROUND PLAN
BOTTOM PLATFORM PLAN
MIDDLE PLATFORM PLAN
TOP PLATFORM PLAN
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GATEWAY PARK ADE 322/SPRING 2016 INSTRUCTOR : WENDELL BURNETTE Gateway Park is a multi-family development designed for the downtown Phoenix arts district, Roosevelt Row. The sense of community in this area of town is very strong and the street life is constantly active. By opening the main corner of the plan that faces the street, the structure invites visitors into the courtyard and shopping/eating area of the ground floor. The plan mixes single and double units to provide options for single residents as well as families. The sidewalks are widened and lined with trees to provide an environment for the street life to flourish. The sides of the apartments are decorated with murals from local artists to further provide an outlet for the arts district and to support local businesses and professionals. Units come in three layouts and two sizes. The plans are organized around a wrapping of space and the apartments make efficient use of small space with built in closes and furniture in order to remain affordable.
Single Resident
Family Flat
Family Two-Story
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SOUTH ELEVATION
SECTION AA
EAST ELEVATION
GATEWAY PARK / ADE 322 / SPRING 2016
NORTH ELEVATION
SECTION BB
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LIVING SPACES - DINING ADE 322 / SPRING 2016 INSTRUCTOR : WENDELL BURNETTE This mini-project explores the way occupants use and interract withing the dining and living area of the home. Through reading excerpts from A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction a dining concept was developed that connects the activities of indoor and outdoor cooking, dining, and lounging in a flexible and modern way. The concept is about bringing these sacred activities together in a fashion that encourages conversation and nostalgic connectivity that many families develop through the sharing of a meal. The indoor living area is separated from outdoors by a set of sliding glass doors, which can be moved along with the outdoor table to create a larger dining area for parties and gatherings.
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PIESTEWA PEAK LIBRARY ADE 321/FALL 2015 - PARTNER : ROMAN CHIAGO INSTRUCTOR : CATHERINE SPELLMAN
A simple steel, concrete and glass construction, the Piestewa Peak Library sits elegantly in the natural environment of Piestewa Peak. A favorite spot among local hikers, the library acts as a trailhead for visitors from below, offering a breezeway with water, restrooms, and a coffee shop. On cold desert nights locals can gather around the fireplace, either outdoors on the first floor balcony or indoors inside the library on the second floor. The library creates a sense of community in the North Phoenix area by providing a place of exploration and relaxation for people of all ages. The structure rests of the mountain from the East side and overhangs on the West, creating a sense of weightlessness that delicately touches the beautiful land of the natural desert without destroying it. Design Excellence winning project DIVISION OF WORK : Plans : divided equally Sections : Structural AutoCAD for long section (1) - Roman Chiago, Structural Rendering of sections - Mariah Gresko Elevations : Mariah Gresko Parti Diagrams : Mariah Gresko Models : 3D (used for renderings) - Mariah Gresko, Physical Model - divided equally Renderings : Mariah Gresko Cactus Drawing : Mariah Gresko *Project reworked after final presentation by Mariah Gresko.
CIRCULATION AND LIBRARY SPACE
SERVICES
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PHOENIX CULTURAL CENTER AND CEMETERY ALA 226 / SPRING 2015 INSTRUCTOR : DIEGO GARCIA-SETIEN The Phoenix Cultural Center and Cemetery is a project located just South of the heart of Downtown Phoenix. The original cemetery, named Pioneer and Military Memorial Cemetery, is a historic plot of land with ties to Veterans, Native Americans and historic figures in Arizona history. Although headstones mark hundreds of graves, the entire plot contains unmarked remains of some of the first residents in Arizona, making it vital to treat the grave spaces with utmost respect and delicacy. By exploring the wrapping of walls and space, a cemetery is transformed into a community garden.
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THE NEST - CACTUS WREN ALA 225/FALL 2014 INSTRUCTOR : BENJAMIN MULLINGS The Nest is a habitat designed for Papago Park, just North of the Arizona State University campus. The goal of the project is to provide a haven for the Arizona State Bird, the Cactus Wren, to thrive and a place for people to enjoy and observe the native wren’s beauty. The shelter is designed to resemble the nest of the Cactus Wren, which is spherical in shape and built from surrounding twigs. The small bird constructs its nest amongst the thorny branches of the cholla cactus with small entrances for protection from predators. The site is designed with native plants that provide food and shelter for the wren in order to create an ideal biome for the bird’s habitation. The shelter is designed from standard 2 x 4 boards that will weather and degrade with time.
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PSYCHO MOTEL EXPLORATORY WORK ADE 422/SPRING 2017 INSTRUCTOR : CLAUDIO VEKSTEIN
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HAND DRAWINGS AND EXPLORATIVE SKETCHES
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN ENTRANCE
HAND DRAWINGS AND EXPLORATIVE SKETCHES PAPAGO PARK PERSPECTIVE
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HAND DRAWINGS AND EXPLORATIVE SKETCHES
STOCKHOLM PUBLIC LIBRARY CASE STUDY DRAWINGS ADE 321/FALL 2015 INSTRUCTOR : CATHERINE SPELLMAN
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MARIAH GRESKO
megresko@asu.edu | (480)510-7269 Phoenix, Arizona 85044
An energetic, ambitious architecture student with a balance of technical and artistic talent. EDUCATION: Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ - Fall 2013 - Spring 2017 Architectural Studies (BSD) - cumulative GPA 3.96 WORK EXPERIENCE: Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ - Summer 2015 - Present Design Assistant - create three-dimensional models of designs, construct physical models from wood and other materials, construct high-quality renderings, services mapping (HVAC and electrical), create construction documents and fabrication plans, meet with clients and coordinate business connections, work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Classical Piano Teacher - Phoenix, AZ - August 2013 - Present Managing younger children (ages 5 and 10), teaching proper technique, planning lessons and course of education, and instructing how to read music. Lifetime Fitness - Tempe, AZ - June 2014 - December 2014 Tennis Professional Shop Employee - managed courts and organized schedules, recorded and sold merchandise, assisted guests with needs or concerns, introductied the facility as well as class placement assessment. VOLUNTEER WORK: Guide Dog Training - Phoenix, AZ - 2010 Trainined service dogs for those in need, used positive-feedback methods to train dogs to perform certain tasks. Costa Rican School Painting - Costa Rica - 2007 Painted a school in Costa Rica for underpriveledged children during a school trip. ORGANIZATIONS AND AWARDS: Provost’s Award Scholarship Recipient - 2013 - Present - based on GPA as well as maintaining 30 credit hours per academic year. Arizona State University Dean’s List - 2013 - 2016 - required 3.5 or higher GPA. National Society of Collegiate Scholars - member since 2014. Herberger Institute at ASU Design Excellence Winner - Fall 2015 winner - was also nominated Fall 2014, Spring 2015, and Fall 2016.