PORTFOLIO MATTHEW L ARES
Matthew Lares mattlares@ku.edu (620) 214 4248 Lawrence, Kansas
EXPERIENCE
Center for Online and Distance Learning | Student Assistant
October 2016 - Present
Office of Admissions, University of Kansas | Student Ambassador
February 2016 - Present
Trapp and Company | Floral / Event Coordination Assistant EDUCATION
DISTINCTIONS
May 2017 - August 2018
University of Kansas | August 2015 - Present
Master of Architecture
Certificate of Health & Wellness
Architecture / Design Student Council President (2017 - Present) Gates Millennium Scholar Dean’s List (4 Semesters)
SKILLS
LANGUAGES
Revit
Illustrator
Rhino
Sketchup
InDesign
Photoshop
Lumion
Bluebeam Revu
English - Native Spanish - Fluent / Conversational
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Gulf Museum of Sustainability Arts District, Dallas, TX
Jazz Connectivity
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Jazz District, Kansas City, MO
Uniting Generations
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Academic Space
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North Lawrence, KS
Lawrence, KS
GULF MUSEUM OF SUSTAINABILITY M u se u m of S ustain ab il ity F a ll 2 0 1 8 A r t s D istr ic t, Dallas, Texas Profe sso r K a p ila S ilva This project was based in the Arts District in Dallas, Texas. The program allowed for individual research into a subject that was facing issues regarding sustainability. Choosing to focus on the Gulf of Mexico, the form and journey through the building was then inspired by the subject. Traveling down through from the land, ecotone (“threshold”), and finally aquatic environments, the museum is then topped with a “sky dome” that connects the building together. Entering the museum, one is immediately drown into the open qualities of the “sky”. From the lobby, one can go downwards into the rest of the museum, while the atrium allows you to see where you originated from. The materiality of this museum was chosen with transparency and nature in mind, making glass, steel, and wood the most noticeable features.
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Rendering || Revit, Lumion, Photosh op 07
Generation of Form
Journey Through Galleries
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N. PEAR
L STREE
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Loading Dock / Service Access
Collection Storage
Storage
Classroom 01
Prep Area
Mechanical Room
Collab Space
0' - 0"
FLORA STREET
Coat Check Classroom 02
Collection Storage
Gift Shop Lobby
Aquarium Exhibit Storage Aquatic Gallery Land Gallery
Preservation Studio
Threshold Gallery 02
Threshold Gallery 02
Research Library (Under Gallery 01)
-17' - 6" Threshold Gallery 01
-2' - 6"
GROUND LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 30’ - 0”
BASEMENT LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 30’ - 0”
Janitor Storage Cafe Storage Storage 20' - 0"
40' - 0"
Open Office Kitchen
Cafe
Collaborative Space
Temporary Gallery
Storage
Overlook
2ND LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 30’ - 0”
3RD LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 30’ - 0”
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1 D103
1 D102
DETAILED WALL SECTION
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4” Gravel Water Membrane 4” Rigid Insulation Vapor Barrier 20” Concrete Wall Epoxy Layer (Concrete) White Oak Flooring (8” width, 1” thickness) 8” Open Space, 1.5” Supports 2’ Apart Filler / Sealant at Expansion Joint Seal Joint (Waterproofing)
6” Concrete Slab Waterproofing Membrane 4” Rigid Insulation 4” Sand 4” Gravel 4” Hole
CONCRETE WALL TO GLASS DOME DETAIL
Laminated Insulated Glass (3 Layers)
White Painted Steel Structure
White Painted Mullion
Steel Connection
DOME CONNECTION DETAIL
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JAZZ CONNECTIONS K an s a s Ci t y Workh ouse Devel opme nt Spr i ng 2 0 1 8 J az z D istr ic t, Kansas City, MO Profe sso r F a r han Kar im
This project was designed for the Jazz District in Kansas City, Missouri - specifically
around finding a way to integrate the Historic Kansas City Workhouse into a new development. Considering the current state of the area, I focused on creating a “connection” between the Jazz District and the rest of Kansas City. The project led to a reimagining of a space that hasn’t been utilized in the Community. By finding a way to bridge the gap between this community and helping them thrive, our development should find a way to empower the people of the Jazz District. Although we focused on retail, housing, and the historic building, the buidling that was my primary focus was a community entrepreneurship center. This building is meant to empower the diverse community and its future business leaders.
930’-0” 915’-0”
920’-0” 910’-0”
902’-0”
900’-0”
890’-0”
890’-0”
911’-0”
890’-0” 870’-0”
885’-0” 867’-0” 856’-0”
866’-0” 846’-0”
Lounge Area
Exhibition Space [Open Floor]
Storage
Vine Street
Kansas City Railway
1-4
893’-0”
30-37
l (7)
Parking Garage (Two Floors)
858’-0”
Vine Street Studio
891’-0”
Community Entrepreneurship Center 890’
880’
870’
860’
846’-0”
21st Street
50-57
58-65
5-16
Ret ai
17-29
Retail (5)
Retail (5)
Retail Spaces (7)
850’
38-49
ADA 1-4
Kansas City Workhouse
Woodland Ave
GROUND LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 40’ - 0”
Public Meeting Room
DN
DN
Community Center (Open Floor) Storage
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Level 2 1" = 30'-0"
2ND LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 40’ - 0”
Conference Room
Break Room
Reception
Open Office
UP Storage
1
Level 3 1" = 30'-0"
3RD LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 40’ - 0”
Canteen
Mechanical / Storage
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Level 4 1" = 30'-0"
Outdoor Area / Bar
4TH LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 40’ - 0”
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Exploded Axonometric
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Exploded Axon
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UNITING GENERATIONS M u lt i - G e n e ra t ion al H ousin g F a ll 2 0 1 7 N o rt h Law r e nce, KS Profe sso r K e nt S p r ecklem eyer
Nursing homes have become common place for many elder family members. This
can lead to separation of families that feel that they are unable to care for their family members, whether this is due to a lack of space or desiring privacy. This project is meant to redesign of north Lawrence, KS. I based the design around my personal family, bringing in the ideas of what keeps hispanic families and communities closer. Some houses would only feature one floor in order to accomidate for problems of acccessibility. In all, this plan features an open green space and walking path that helps bring an entire community together - not just those who know already each other.
Master Plan Melissa Watson, Keara Grunke, Alessandra Brown, Tiffany Nguyen
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Ground Level
Second Level
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15’
35’
ACADEMIC SPACE I nte r n a t i o n a l S ch ol ars Of fice Spa ce Spr i ng 2 0 1 7 M a r v in ’ s G r ove, Law r ence, KS Profe sso r R o ber to Castillo
In this project, we began with focusing on the idea of a “scholarspace.” The final
goal was to create a new office space behind Snow Hall at the University of Kansas that also faced Potters Lake. This space would be intended for international scholars who are invited to the university. Ultimately creating 3-5 scholarspaces, a commons, restroom, and mechanical/storage space - while following ADA regulations. This project primarily was created through hand crafting and hand drafting.
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Site Plan & Two Sections [Hand-drawn]
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Exploded Axonometric (Hand-drawn)
Tha nk you.