Melissa Paulus | Architecture Portfolio
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My name is Melissa Paulus. I graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a Minor in Business from Marywood University in May of 2019.
2015 - 2018 2014
Marywood University DIII Field Hockey Team
Architecture is always changing styles, cultures and designs. After studying abroad in Florence, Italy for a semester, I realized an architect is not only designing a building for people to occupy or reside in, they are creating a space for a person to feel a specific way. An architect has control of that. While playing field hockey and a few other sports growing up, I had to work as part of a team and adapt to change. In a similar way, architecture is constantly changing. As a result, I get to learn new things while creating and designing with a team.
2013
Marywood University Design Your Future: Pre-College Architecture Camp Assistant Coach / Referee Field Hockey
2013
Habitat for Humanity
2012 – 2013
Jr. Camp Counselor for Parkland’s Summer Field Hockey Camp
2012 – 2014
Architecture Club Welcome PAC Club
2010 – 2012
German Club traveled abroad in Europe for 3 weeks in summer, 2012
2010 – 2012
Participated in Angel 34 – Lacing Up For Kids Charity Walks; Relay for Life Jr. Camp Counselor for Parkland’s Summer Basketball Camp
2010 – 2011 2010 – 2013 2008 – 2014
Parkland High School’s Varsity Field Hockey Team; 2013 – Captain Youth Group Neffs UCC
Education 2014 – 2019 Marywood University | Scranton, PA Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch)—NAAB Accredited Program, with minor in Business.
Spring 2017 International Studies Institute | Florence, Italy
2010 – 2014 Parkland High School | Allentown, PA
Specialty classes have included Foundation Design I, II; Design Studio III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X; Design Thinking; Building Assemblies; Structures I and II; Environmental Systems I and II; Residential Furniture Design; The Art and Craft of Building; LEED Accreditation I; History & Theories of Urban Form; Digital Media I and II; History of Architecture I and II; Math for Architects; Physics for Architects; Theories of Architecture; Drawing I; Jewelry; Metalsmithing I; Marketing Management; Principles of Marketing. Spent a semester studying architecture abroad. Classes included Photography I, Italian I, Design Studio VI, and Villa and the Garden. Specialized classes included Introduction to Drafting; Engineer Design; Innovation/Invention; Production; Physics; Materials & Processes; Manufacturing Systems; Introduction to Engineering; Principles of Engineering; Residential Architecture; and Interior Design.
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Table of Contents
4 Natural Revival:
Meditation Space and Community Center Partner Project
18 Human Interchange Environmental Center, Flexible Community Amphitheatre and Exhibitions: Urban Planning Group Project
8 Seclusion and Interruption of the Human Experience: Crematorium Solo Project
21 Building Assemblies:
Residential Structural Timber Frame Model Group Project
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Recycling Museum
Warming Hut
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Pathway Coffee Table:
Cafe, Bike Rental, and Residential Units:
Solo Project
Groovy Stuff Furniture Design Competition Solo Project
Solo Project
Mixed Use Housing Project Group Project
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Natural Revival: Meditation Space and Community Center
The design intent was to promote the health and wellness of Beacon, New York, both mentally and physically, through the use of sustainable practices and capturing the tranquility of the natural waterfront park. Partner project with Sara Podunajec
The meditation spaces use a rainwater collection system to recycle water throughout the entire building. The spaces use rammed earth and reclaimed wood from the old brick factory site.
The first building is the community center where people can gather in the cafe, the woodshop/ work table area or take a walk upstairs through the rainwater collection wall to the library and small community art space. On the right, it shows an outside look into one variation of the meditation spaces, where the visitor can gather to do yoga classes.
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Denning’s Point is home to an old brick factory. With the remains still in tact, showing structural columns as well, we adaptively reused the structure of the old buildings and the materials when designing the Natural Revival.
A ramp that leads to the meditation pavilions from the community center that overlooks the Hudson River.
The hiker can immerse themselves into a peaceful place where rainwater is collected.
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Seclusion and Interruption of the Human Experience: Crematorium
Spaces can create experience that can either intensify or suppress feelings. When looking out a window, it acts as a boundary to the outside world. On a rainy day, we can see the window not only as a boundary but a physical and emotional reflection, where we can sit back and listen to the sounds of rain or the busy streets, while pondering on our own thoughts.
Structural Model
Facade Material Study
Emotions can be played with by creating spaces that make you feel warm and welcomed, surrounded by loved ones. An area can make you feel small in a big space while reflecting on others passing or your loved one’s passing. There can be a disturbance of sound in a peaceful area, or somewhere that secludes you away from everyone while reflecting on your own thoughts.
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The left and right side of the floor plans are divided by a large thick column. It separates the ritual spaces from the classroom and the lab spaces for the crematorium and learning.
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Recycling Museum
[transparency] an experience to teach and educate
Materials are used throughout the building to not
[temporary space] operable panels that are used
only educate people within the building on the
within exhibits and only near event spaces
recycling process, but also to show visitors that
[permanent space] direct to recycling
there are beautiful ways to use recyclable material.
3D Printed Model
Concept Render
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A concept rendering of different pieces of recycled material that remind the visitor of all the waste we consume while walking through the museum. These are the operable partition walls.
Concept Render
Fiber Cement Board (Hardie Board) - Used as a warm and eco alternative to an all wood building. Timber Solar Shades (Lunawood) - Used as a semi-transparent material on the exterior. The panels are close together, so unless close to it, it is more of a private space that brings natural light in. This section shows different spaces that allow the viewer to see down into educational recycling spaces.
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Warming Hut: Small installation project to accommodate one single-family
The Warming Hut is a movable structure that can be placed on a trailer and moved to a different location when it is not the winter season. During the winter months families can visit the glulam hut to fish or spend time together doing other activities. The light coming from the wood and fiberglass creates beautiful forms of natural light inside the space. There is comfortable seating on the inside to lounge and store bags or equipment.
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Human Interchange Environmental Center, Flexible Community Amphitheatre and Exhibition Buildings
This project was done to study urban planning and to coordinate with three other group members on a way to change and shape a new suburban area, close to the center of popular cities and attractions. Partner project with Kelsey Deem, Miranda O’Dell, and David Truitt
Retail&Food 9,200 sq. ft. Camping 23,100 sq. ft. Camp Store 2,000 sq. ft. Amphitheatre 8,700 sq. ft. Flea Market 3,033 sq. ft. History Museum 5,400 sq. ft. Exhibition Space 3,000 sq. ft. Bird Exhibition 5,000 sq. ft. Learning Center 5,000 sq. ft.
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People can gather along an organic pathway that celebrates the outdoors. This is the main strip where people can walk through all parts of the suburban town.
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Since the part of the site I chose connects with hiking trails, I gave visitors the option to stay in the area with camping sites.
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Here is the only spot that a bus can drive throughout the site to drop people off. After dropping people off, the bus has an easy time leaving the area.
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A place where people can shop and eat food while visiting this area of Blakeslee.
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Building Assemblies: Residential Structural Timber Frame Model
Partner project with: Lucas Bruno, Emily Fischetti, and Leah Leshko
Pathway Coffee Table: Groovystuff Furniture Design Competition
Welded Finished 1/4�=1’ Model
Using teakwood of various sizes, shapes, and colors, a different visual path can be found each time you approach the Pathway Coffee Table. As in life, a strong foundation makes the journey better, and the Pathway is no different with its complementary metal frame and leg structure. The Pathway Coffee Table offers a rustic aesthetic, with a hint of industrialism that will add a sense of adventure into any home.
Inlaid Glass Top
Realistic Plan View
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MIXED USE HOUSING: Cafe, Bike Rental, and Residential Units
Group Project with Alex Chavez and Nathan Duvall
Our cafe space has access to a second story loft space that sits above our immediate cafe space and provides semi-private seating. It can be accessed by both the central staircase and the River Street stairs.
On the second floor we have interlocking studio spaces for students who want to live alone or one other person who would want to start off in a small apartment space.
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First Floor Plan 1. Cafe with small stage 2. Study lounge 3. Recreational Room 4. Bike Rental Shop 5. Courtyard space for city and residential community gathering. 6. Large parking lot to accommodate many people coming to the site.
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Third Floor Plan 2. Two Bedroom Unit 3. Three Bedroom Unit Small little areas outside in the hallway create space for gathering. There is also a one person bedroom unit option.
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484-553-4793 mrpaulus35@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-paulus