Newcome Design Portfolio by Michelle Newcome

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BRR Architecture, Inc

House of Dragons Crew

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design logos, graphics, and flyers for organiza on

set up and dra construc on document sets for

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develop and implement recruitment and promo on strategies

confiden al tenant improvement projects in the grocery

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mix and edit audio for choreography development

and warehouse/distribu on market segments

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edit videos for performance and internet release

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teach as assistant instructor for University Dance

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research code and ADA requirements for individual project elements

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oversee permi ng and coordina on with jurisdic ons as necessary

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prepare plans for client review at project kickoﬀ,

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manage design team on grocery and warehouse/

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collaborate with engineering and civil consultants

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lead internal, consultant, and client mee ngs

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throughout project documenta on

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use BIM so ware to create floor plans and schema c designs gns

create and present schema c and conceptual design op ons for pro

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create and model design itera ons for university and military projects

bono educa on sector projects       

choreograph dance and develop film and performancee concepts ncep cept cce ep ptss for execu on

distribu on tenant improvement projects

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Company, House of Dragons Crew, and various clinics

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Newbuild, Inc

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and presenta on so wares

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produce residen al design concepts

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generate and present floor plan op ons based on client interac ons

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assist general contractor in product and design research

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support contractor in construc on and fabrica on ac vi es

compile images and informa on for client review usingg graphics raph ra phic phi ph hiicss

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design and digital modelling of chairs, tables, and various pieces of furniture for construc on

chicago lyric opera house

asia internship program

mixed-use living building

material investigations

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chicago lyric opera house chicago

How does one redeﬁne the approach to opera? To begin, one redeﬁnes the literal approach to the building. While the Chicago Lyric Opera boasts a grand entrance into the lobby, a second entrance from the parking garage and Navy Pier makes it accessible from mul ple angles. The asymmetrical design brings the opera-goer around or through the en re building before reaching the auditorium.

Lines of ac on exploring programming possibili es

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south eleva on The building takes pride in the o en undermined workings in the back-of-house, emphasizing the clockwork-like inner mechanisms of any performance. Highly inﬂuenced by construc vist design, the landmark ju ng into Lake Michigan creates an eased transi on between the famous Navy Pier and the busy Chicago skyline. The spiralling lobby gives a 180-degree view of the surroundings while se ng one up for the experience of the auditorium.

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auditorium reverbera on me: 1.45 seconds

The auditorium is designed to tell a diﬀerent story, to be

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an experience set apart from the rest of the building. The

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asymmetrical plan provides a variety of sea ng and entrance points,

The space has been designed to provide op mal sound deﬂec on

for acous c and vocal performance. A mixture of metal and metallic mesh make up most of the sound deflec ng surfaces and clouds. Metallic mesh surfaces are backed with alterna ng deflec ng and absorbing surfaces. The layering effect creates spaces for stage ligh ng, house ligh ng, and doorways. The effect of these dark surfaces gives texture to the space, but always puts the focus on the colors and movements on the

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asia internship program south korea

Partnered with a rich cultural experience, the Asia Internship Program as a professional op on from the University of Kansas provided insight into real world architecture. For six months in Seoul, I worked with Haenglim Architects, providing a western approach to design while learning from those who had a diﬀerent perspec ve.

The Gachon University campus had plans for two new buildings: a dormitory with an a ached cafeteria and office building; and a lecture hall. A er first crea ng floor plans for the new dormitory, the task was then working on facade design for both buildings, discovering new ways to approach the set plans for the dormitory and lecture hall, and new arrangements for the dormitory’s a ached facili es.

In addi on to the university projects, the South Korean Air Force had a new gymnasium in the works, for which form and facade were needed.

While there was experience gained at the ﬁrm, the biggest takeaway from the experience was the knowledge of the language and culture that came from interac ng with and learning from the locals and exploring the city of Seoul.

Though none of the projects moved very far past the concept phase during that me frame, the work for Gachon University culminated in an 80-page document for the client to view and work from in the future.

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predesign massing op ons

The intent of the project was to create a single building with many different programs, adding to the urban fabric of the River Market area by ac ng as a transporta on hub and providing offices and programming for the surrounding neighborhoods, as desired by the Kanasas City Area Transporta on Authority. Underground parking is available for both employees of the building as well as those commu ng further into the city. The plaza and public outdoor spaces offer a place to gather or hold events, as well as a safe place to be a er dark while returning from work or taking advantage of the nightlife.

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The design uses as many elements as possible to minimize the building’s carbon footprint, including some lesser-known methods such as thermal bimetal shading, phytoremedia on ven la on, and algae-powered ligh ng. The goal was to comply with standards of both the Living Building

Challenge and the Well Building Challenge. Energy eﬃciency was calculated using Sefaira, and design changes were made to maximize beneﬁts and minimize detriments.

photovoltaic panels for energy genera on wastewater treatment + ver cal garden hybrid air system natural air ﬁltering

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passive shading and bimetal shading algae-powered ligh ng system

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parking atrium for light and assisted ven la on

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compressed earth brick ceiling frame and ligh ng system thermal bimetal shading system fan, dehumidiﬁer, ﬁlters

thermal bimetal shading system

mechanically-assisted phytoremedia on ven la on system acous c sound-absorbing panels triple-pane low-E glass radiant raised access ﬂoor compressed earth raised panels 18" steel framing concrete framing

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Well Building Challenge Water natural ﬁltra on and cleansing

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Comfort ADA accessibility acous c control ven lated environment

Fitness promoted stairs pedestrian ameni es bicycle storage

ambient water noise Light dayligh ng responsive shading maximum 65’ depth

breathing walls natural + assisted ven la on pollu on control

Nourishment roo op agriculture produces seasonal foods for consump on by users of building

Living Building Challenge Beauty asthe cally pleasing to the eye Equity human scale plaza areas accessibility Health & Happiness operable windows gardens water features dayligh ng plants Water wastewater treatment on site capture rainfall

Materials sourcing locally no red list items Energy harvested CO2 to heat water wastewater provides nourishment to biolumescent algae solar panels Place brownﬁeld site roo op agriculture storage for humanpowered vehicles a rac ve pedestrian routes

material investigations united states, denmark

“Material inves ga ons” is all about exploring adjacent possibili es in physical materials. “Mi.ne Chair” is the result of a summer spent in the furniture design program at the Danish Ins tute of Study Abroad in Copenhagen. The construc on process required twenty-one layers of maple, ash, and beech veneer with glue between to be wrapped around and suc oned to a sheet metal mould. A er curing, the wood could then be cut and shaped to what you see here.

In addi on to veneer furniture, I have also cra ed designs in solid wood, such as the coﬀee table table below, made of cherry and ash, and the stool to the right, made of pine and ﬁr, among other small projects like cu ng boards and jewelry. Besides tradi onal construc on materials, I have experimented with using less obvious choices. Tempered hardboard, for example, is not generally thought of as a furniture construc on material. However, experiments with vacuum-pressed steambent hardboard produced strong and sculptural forms as seen on the right. Other explored materials include tree bark, scrap metal, acrylic ligh ng panels, and canvas.

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concrete and steel step 60 lb spring barrel hinge

Experimenta on doesn’t stop at the types of materials used. Tasked with crea ng interac ve elements for the beginnings of a small community playground and park, three brave souls of the architecture department’s third-year design+build studio designed a robust set of mechanical

musical steps to be part of the stage that would be placed on the lot. Due to the lack of any sort of non-electrical precedent, the trial-and-error process of crea ng a prototype was lengthy, with a steep learning curve. The result, however, is a one-of-a-kind set of sonic steps that provide entertainment for all ages.

lever arm tuned pipe wood decking hammer steel tube

Michelle Newcome, Luke Feng, and Gianne Gonzales construc ng the sonic steps 40

unbuilt furniture concepts

oak and acrylic lamp

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