Architecture Portfolio

P O R T F O L I O

ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHITECTURE

NATALIE NUTTALL

EXPERIENCE

CONTACT

Associate Architect I

HNTB Corporation Denver, CO July 2022 – Present

Assisted in the development of Construction Documents for Video Board Improvements at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium for Denver Broncos.

Performed Construction Administration tasks for the Denver International Airport Tenant Improvement project. This included: reviewing submittals responding to RFIs creating and maintaining microsoft excel spreadsheets and databases for internal tracking.

Project Types: Aviation & Sports Architecture (562) 303-0135 nkasichana@outlook.com

Greater Colorado Springs Area, CO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-simba/

SKILLS

Alder James Architecture & Design

Laguna Beach, CA

Junior Designer July 2021 – October 2021

Participated in project design, creation of 3D models, drawings, and construction documents. Produced accurate based model drawings in Revit from using as-built measurement surveys. Attended client and Laguna City-Public hearing meetings virtually.

Project Type: High-end Residential Architecture

Robinson Hill Architecture, INC Architecture Intern

Assisted in the development of construction documents for Hotel and Retail projects. Translated 2D drawings into 3D models using AutoCAD and SketchUp. Worked on Administrative tasks such as organizing files, materials, and displays.

Project Type: Commercial Architecture

EDUCATION

Costa Mesa, CA

January 2020 – September 2020

California State Polytechnic University Pomona, CA

Bachelor of Science in Architecture September 2017 – May 2022

Architecture GPA: 3.47

P1: Permanent Supportive Housing

Spring 2022

Professor: Sarah Lorenzen

My project is a combination of a permanent supportive housing apartment with a daycare support program designated to families experiencing homelessness.

Homelessness is currently a dire problem in the Los Angeles Arts District caused by the rising housing costs and low affordable housing. Families experiencing homelessness have numerous needs, one of them primarily being the ability to find and maintain employment, provide basic, and housing needs. In addition to the need for stable housing, children experiencing the traumatic reality of homelessness also need safety, food, healthcare, social connection, and a healthy routine. For these needs to be met, parents experiencing homelessness need support as they search for and maintain employment, as well as attend programs that support them such as public assistance and community resource programs.

While the objective of this project is to contribute to the initiative of ending homelessness, I acknowledge that it is not the only pathway to the solution but merely a step in the direction of addressing homelessness. The program provided in this project therefore aims to provide secure housing and supportive daycare program to provide relief to these families. The highquality care and education could be one of the main psychological needs to counteract and mitigate the destabilizing effects of homelessness for children, while the parents to these children could attend supportive programs for them to get the support needed to recover financially and psychologically.

1. Site Footprint

1. Site Footprint

1. Site Footprint

1. Site Footprint

3. Subtraction operation to create a porous building for circulation and ventilation throughout the site

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2. Placing the massing in the North-South orientation and shifting the volume to maximize daylight access into the site

3. Subtraction operation to create a porous building for circulation and ventilation throughout the site

3. Subtraction operation to create a porous building for circulation and ventilation throughout the site

3. Subtraction operation to create a porous building for circulation and ventilation throughout the site

3. Subtraction operation to create a porous building for circulation and ventilation throughout the site

Up Down 2. Placing the massing in the North-South orientation and shifting the volume to maximize daylight access into the site

Up Down 2. Placing the massing in the North-South orientation and shifting the volume to maximize daylight access into the site

Up Down 2. Placing the massing in the North-South orientation and shifting the volume to maximize daylight access into the site

Up Down 2. Placing the massing in the North-South orientation and shifting the volume to maximize daylight access into the site 3. Subtraction operation to create a porous building for circulation and ventilation throughout the site

N 1. Site Footprint

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Up Down 2. Placing massing in the North-South orientation and shifting the volume to maximize daylight access into the site

N 1. Site Footprint

4. Terraced spaces converted into outdoor spaces for community gathering and opportunities for views into and out of the site

4. Terraced spaces converted into outdoor spaces for community gathering and opportunities for views into and out of the site

4. Terraced spaces converted into outdoor spaces for community gathering and opportunities for views into and out of the site

4. Terraced spaces converted into outdoor spaces for community gathering and opportunities for views into and out of the site

4. Terraced spaces converted into outdoor spaces for community gathering and opportunities for views into and out of the site

4. Terraced spaces converted into outdoor spaces for community gathering and opportunities for views into and out of the site

VIOLET ST. 14 1 PLAN

PLAN

SANTA FE AVE. ALLEY

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SITE PLAN

GROUND LEVEL

GROUND LEVEL

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Studio Apartment:

Studio Apartment:

1 Bedroom Apartment: 860 sft

S.Type A Type B

S. Type B

S. Type B

1 Bedroom Apartment: 860 sft

1 Bedroom Apartment: 860 sft

760 sft 630 sft 830 sft

Type A Type B

760 sft 630 sft 830 sft

Type A Type B

Type A

S.Type A Type B

1 Bedroom Apartment: 860 sft

760 sft 630 sft 830 sft

760 sft 630 sft 830 sft

Type A

Studio Units: 760 Sqft

Studio Units: 760 Sqft

1-bedroom Units: 860 Sqft

1-bedroom Units: 860 Sqft

P2: Small Lot Subdivision Spring 2020

Professor: Kip Dickson

P3: CPP Health Village Fall 2021

Professor: Hofu Wu

The following project entails a medical center developed in Cal Poly Pomona’s Health Village, located at 3400 Poly Vista, Pomona, CA 91768. The master plan features the following 5 facilities: The Cancer Center, The MOB, The Ambulatory Center, the Micro Hospital, and the Ancillary Center welcomed through a Patient’s Pavilion accessed through Innovation Way.

The Architectural language of this project consists of a variety of elements that complement the site’s context. This is reflected through the rich home-like historical concept developed on the roofs of the buildings, along with daylight studies for patients and staff through skylights, lightwells and shared courtyards. Furthermore, the site features a wellness trail that weaves the various paths to the buildings emphasizing the relationship of all the buildings. The parking lots are tucked along the perimeter of the site, allowing easy accessibility and uninterrupted vehicular and pedestrian circulation while navigating the site. In addition to this, the delivery access, ambulatory entry point, and the ambulatory surgical center patient pick up are located along valley boulevard. The buildings are oriented according to the sun path to allow maximum natural daylight opportunities into the buildings.

The concept diagram describes the process in achieving the massing of the Ambulatory surgical Center (ASC). The form of the building starts with a typical rectilinear form which is then divided into different segments to respond to the site circulation as well as the ASC program function. The next step involved integrating the inverse operation onto the roof to respond to the ASC Program. Through this operation, I was able to assign apertures on the south façade to maximize daylight opportunities and connection to nature.

Sun Path Diagram Site Plan

P4: Newport Ambulatory

Center Fall 2021

Surgical

Professor: Hofu Wu

My design process began with a rectangular piece split into three to assign parking, staff, and patient program. I then offset these rectilinear shapes to maximize on views to the west as well as the outdoor spaces in the 1st and 2nd level. My primary grid was centered on a modular circulation spacing pattern that runs throughout the entire structure, optimizing the user experience – whether staff, patient, or family member - as they maneuver the hospital. My site analysis research helped integrate sustainable strategies to the project. I observed that the predominant winds primarily come from the South and into the project site, promoting passive cooling strategies for the building. I also annotated opportunities and constraints for ideal views from the site, and to the site. This in turn assisted in maximizing the views and daylight accessibility by orienting the building North to South and placing a floor to ceiling curtain wall system that runs horizontally along the South facade to maximize the East – West solar orientation into the building.

From the site plan, the main entry building is located on the West side of the structure, creating a welcoming access point for patient drop off and check in. I prioritized the surgical recovery patients’ needs by allocating a private discharge lounge and exit to the East side of the building. This was to ensure they have the privacy they need as they approach the car pick up location. The staff and in-patients on the other hand, have the same entry into the parking structure. The first level within the parking structure is assigned for staff parking, and delivery parking in the third-party access areas. The in-patient’s main access, however, starts in the second level of the parking structure where they can directly access the clinics. The second level can be accessed from the 1st level as well for patients dropped off at the valet area.

Site Plan Analysis

Parti Diagram

1st Floor Plan

2nd Floor Plan

1st Floor Circulation Diagram

2nd Floor Circulation Diagram