PORTFOLIO Nicole Algien
Contact Information Email: nalgien@asu.edu Phone: 719-210-2133
CONTENTS 01 - Dublin Tower Hotel
Adaptive reuse of the United States Embassy
02 - Apartments on Filmore
Multi-family residential in the historic district of Garfield
03 - Redesigning Browns Ranch Trailhead Integrating architecture with the desert landscape
04 - Desert Observatory
An exploration of light, landscape and architecture
01 - Dublin Tower Hotel
Dublin Tower Hotel is an adaptive reuse of the United States Embassy in Dublin, Ireland. The goal of this project was to propose a second life for the existing build as its ability to function as an embassy is coming to an end.
The embassy stands today as a 5 story circular building with 3 stories above grade and 2 below. The 110’ diameter diagrid consists of precast modules that alternate floor to ceiling windows and balconies. Each module works as a column, twisted 180 degrees from top to bottom. On the inside, there is a 50’ diameter central atrium. While the building is more void than usable space, natural light is able to come in through the top and flood the spaces below.
John M. Johansen’s Original Drawings
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Diagram made by Brian Marousek
The embassy sits on a small triangular site in the neighborhood of Ballsbridge. The twisted diagrid structure was significant when the building was complete in 1964 because of its modern aesthetic and contrast with the adjacent buildings. Over the years, the city rapidly began to grow, and as larger, more contemporary buildings were designed in Ballsbridge, the neighborhood outgrew the building, both literally and figuratively. In order to restore the embassy building’s significance in modern day Dublin, we knew it had to adapt to its new surroundings. This meant expanding the building vertically and changing the program into something beneficial for the travelers in the area.
Rendering made by Brian Marousek
Diagram made by Abhipsa Dey
Diagram made by Brian Marousek
The hotel goes up 18 stories. The first two floors are public with a pub and shops.The 18th floor is a restaurant. Each floor plate rotates by 4 modules to create a waterfall effect consisting of outdoor green spaces. These spaces caputer rainwater and CO2.
02 - Apartments on Filmore
Apartments on Filmore is a multifamily residential project located in the historic district of Garfield in Phoenix, Arizona. The goal was to create a contemporary dwelling while preserving the historic context of the neighborhood.
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Washer Dryer
03 - Redesigning Brown’s Ranch
Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Gateway serves as a passageway that guides people out of the city and into a vibrant desert landscape. The facility is comprised of a series of separate structures that integrate under an expansive roof structure.
As guests walk along the concrete path, the form diverges to provide a choice between the long hiking trails to the left and the short trail to the right. The folded shade structure is designed to reveal the vast landscape ahead by steadily rising and widening as guests reach the end of the path. The facility is organized into highly public spaces and moderately public spaces. The buildings used for large gatherings and events follow along the main pathway and contain unobstructed views that immerse guests into the desert. The moderately public spaces are aligned with the pathway leading to longer trails, allowing guests to have easy access before entering the site.
04 - Desert Observatory
The Desert Observatory immerses the hiker in nature by placing them in a position to see things that are often over looked. Located off trail and underground, the observatory becomes a hidden gem that frames the vast desert landscape.
NICOLE ALGIEN MArch Student
WORK EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER RKAA Architects, Inc- Phoenix, AZ (August 2021 to Present)
- Construction Documents - City Submittals - Colored Elevations - Site Visits - Communication With Consultants
PETCARE SPECIALIST/CASHIER Petsmart - Tempe, AZ (2016 to 2020) Petsmart - Pueblo, CO (2015 to 2016)
- Customer Service - Cash Handling (register)
PORTFOLIO WEBSITE
- Answering Phones - Maintain Health of Pets - Aquarium Maintenance
https://issuu.com/nalgien
EDUCATION ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY - TEMPE, ARIZONA
CORE SKILLS Revit AutoCAD Rhino (2D & 3D) V-Ray (rendering) Sketchup Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Excel/Access Physical Models/Prototypes Professional Writing Communication Organization Customer Service
Master of Architecture (MArch 3+), Fall 2020-2023
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY - TEMPE, ARIZONA Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, 2016-2020
- Graduated Summa Cum Lade - Dean's List (8 semesters) - Architectural Design Major (1 year) - Cumulative GPA: 3.87
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL - PUEBLO, COLORADO Graduated 2016
- Gold Cord - Honor Roll (4 years) - Academic Letters (3) - Speech and Debate (2 years) - Varsity Volleyball - Varsity Tennis - Best in Show - High School Art Competition
CONTACT INFO
WORK REFERENCES
Mobile: 719-250-2133
Lynette Masters, 719-565-1000
Email: nalgien@asu.edu
Pamela Marquez, 719-423-9997 Joey Perez, 480-332-4857