Natalie Gannon - Portfolio Vol.1

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natalie gannon.

university of houston vol. 1 2024 architecture | graphics + illustration selected
undergraduate | b.arch
works

ng natalie gannon.

nataliergannon@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/natalie-gannon contact

education

(713) 501-3202

software

AutoCAD Enscape V-ray Blender Unreal Engine

Sketchup

Revit Photoshop Illustrator InDesign

Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper

skills

University of Houston | 2017-2024

Bachelor of Architecture

Relevant Coursework

+ Quad Zero Professional Design Studio

+ Case Studies in Sustainable Design

+ Design Studio Historical Structures/Sites

+ Programming and Building Regulations

+ Computer Visuals II: Render/Presentation

20202024

Design Rendering Sketching Problem-Solving Collaboration Creativity Adaptability

Model Making Graphics Communication

languages

Spanish - Fluent

English - Fluent

Japanese - Basic

20212022

JOEY Restaurants

work experience achievements

JGI Outoor Server and Office Assistant Design Consultant

I crafted impactful designs for large-scale advertising. My role involved collaborating with clients to refine concepts, utilizing advanced design software to bring ideas to life, and working closely with production teams to oversee the accurate execution of designs. I ensured the delivery of captivating campaigns that enhanced brand visibility and audience engagement.

I excelled in communication, organization, and multitasking. Adeptly interacted with guests and managed orders efficiently. Adaptability allowed me to handle diverse customer needs and work effectively in a team, ensuring exceptional service delivery.

2021

Future Women in Architecture

First Place | Studio Project Drawing Competition

2023

Future Women in Architecture Studio Mentorship Program

portfolio.
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ng natalie gannon. contact

(713) 501-3202

nataliergannon@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/natalie-gannon

references

Bruce A. Race, PhD, FAIA, FAICP

Professor of Architecture

University of Houston, Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Director, Center of Sustainability and Resilience (510) 604-1709

barace@uh.edu

Known for 3 years

Jose M. Roldan

Professor of Architecture

University of Houston, Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Senior Designer at PAGE Southerland Page Inc. (346) 520-3629

jmroldan@central.uh.edu

Known for 2 years

Carrie Kirkland

JGI Outdoor Advertising Supervisor | Accounting & Real Estate (281) 992-2828

Carrie@jgioutdoor.com

Known for 10+ years

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table of contents.
stonescape
culinary heights additional works pg. 6-29 pg. 30-43 pg. 43-53 pg. 54-70
villa porosa

01 villa porosa.

Year: Spring 2023

Malecon Tajamar has been in a stand still among Cancun’s rapid urban development growth even though it is a valuable piece of land. There is an ongoing fight between the locals and the city over the area’s natural mangroves that are home to plenty of wildlife and are at risk of being completely torn down to make space for new urban development.

+ Programs Used

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Malecon Tajamar, Cancun, Mexico
Locals Protesting to Protect Mangroves
Site - About Malecon Tajamar

Master Plan

Project Objectives

Our goal was to design a city that brought together the people of cancun with mixed, dense collective housing and create a positive relationship between the public and the city by incorporating the mangroves and creating a community that can thrive with new jobs and more residents.

Villa Porosa | 5500 Roldan-Carral Studio | Spring 2023
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Axonometric Render

Welcome to Villa Porosa, an architecturally innovative residential complex situated in the heart of Malecon Tajamar, Cancun. Drawing inspiration from the region’s porous limestone formations, Villa Porosa unites contemporary design with the area’s natural beauty, while fostering a strong sense of community and connectivity among its residents. With a focus on shared spaces, sustainable design elements, and versatile accommodations, this unique development redefines residential living in Cancun, offering an unparalleled experience where cutting-edge architecture and a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere converge.

Common in Architecture in Mexico, especially Cancun. Used to increase natural ventilation in a building due to weather and lack of HVAC.

Villa Porosa | 5500 Roldan-Carral Studio | Spring 2023
Sketch Ek’ Balam Archaeological Site, Yucatan, Mexico Celosias - Lattice

used in various out facade, including as sun protection for provides extra natural

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Av. Rambla Fonatur Elevation Celosias

various ways throughincluding balconies and for unit gardens that natural ventilation.

Villa Porosa | 5500 Roldan-Carral Studio | Spring 2023

SENSE OF SCALE

Building footprint based on “neighborhood” type in our Urban Design master plan.

ENGAGE AT STREET LEVEL

Public programming including restaurant facing the Nichupte Lagoon and the Transit Center facing the main Rambla - Shopping Promenade. Offices are more private but provide views to alleyway.

In our individual project, keeping the mangroves was the top priority to reconnect the residents with nature and to foster a bustling neighborhood that can benefit from the new development from our overall urban design project to bring life back into Malecon Tajamar.

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MASSING & VIEWS

Villa
| Spring 2023
Porosa | 5500 Roldan-Carral Studio
NICHUPTE LAGOON
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Illustration

Villa Porosa | 5500 Roldan-Carral Studio | Spring 2023
Axonometric
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Ground Floor Plan
| Spring 2023
Villa Porosa | 5500 Roldan-Carral Studio
Typical Floor Plan

COMMON AREA

RESIDENT’S

COMMON CORRIDOR

Circulation

Elevators open up to common areas to encourage residents to gather and commune.

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UNIT TYPE A 1 bed / 1 bath 56m² UNIT TYPE B 2 bed / 2 bath 80m²

Private Gardens

Units have access to their own outdoor space that line up with their neighbors. Celosias provide privacy and natural ventilation to double corridor.

Bedroom balconies have planters as railings with plants that provide extra privacy for residents. Natural Shading

Villa
| 5500 Roldan-Carral Studio | Spring 2023
Porosa
UNIT TYPE C 3 bed / 2 bath 110m²

UNIT TYPE A

1 bed 1 bath

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| Spring 2023
Villa Porosa | 5500 Roldan-Carral Studio

UNIT TYPE B

2 bed 2 bath

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Roldan-Carral Studio | Spring 2023
Villa Porosa
5500

UNIT TYPE C

3 bed 2 bath

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Roldan-Carral Studio | Spring 2023
Villa Porosa
5500
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Office Alleyway View Render
Villa
| 5500 Roldan-Carral Studio | Spring 2023 Park Plaza Render
Porosa
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Central plaza with preserved trees being enjoyed by community.

Section Perspective Illustration

preserved mangrove enjoyed and taken care of community.

Villa
| Spring 2023
Porosa | 5500 Roldan-Carral Studio

02 culinary heights.

Year: Fall 2023

Team: Individual Project

Type: Culinary Institute

Studio: 5500 Bruce Race - Quad Zero Studio

+ Programs Used

| 2024
Natalie Gannon
Culinary Heights | 5500 Bruce Race | Spring 2024

Existing Site & Vehicle circulation

Almeda Mall sits surrounded by mainly parking surface lots resulting in wasted space. Highlighted nodes experience condensed traffic due to lack of street access to area.

Blocks and Buildings

New grid helps form an organized layout of blocks to create new lots and new urban design typologies are placed to create new “city”

Proposed Grid

Created new grid based on existing grid. Consists of 300’ x 300’ and 352’ x 352’ blocks.

Proposed Circulation

Grid system creates an urban fabric with Almeda Genoa and a new commercial Boulevard running through the entire site as well as plenty of additional arterial streets for ease of access for vehicles.

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Master Plan

Culinary Heights | 5500 Bruce Race | Spring 2024
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Heart of Cuisine City Culinary Central Plaza sits in the center with Culinary Axis running at its center, connecting transit center, Culinary Heights Institute, and the Community center. Culinary Heights Central Plaza Hotel & Community Center Transit Center
Culinary Heights | 5500 Bruce Race | Spring 2024
Render/illustration - View of Culinary Institute from Park
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Site Plan Culinary Axis runs through Culinary Heights’ ground floor, connecting the transit center and the central plaza.
Culinary Heights | 5500 Bruce Race | Spring 2024
Second Floor Plan

Circulation

Side access points to north and south sides of building connecting with central main axis circulation.

Retail + Culinary Labs + Greenhouses

Shops on ground floor facing the commercial promenade. Culinary labs allow for students to experiment with and grow their ingredients.

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Typologies
Modular

Typologies

Restaurant + Rooftop Bar

Greenhouse restaurant connects to open air rooftop bar that has views to the central plaza.

Culinary Classrooms + Greenhouses

Culinary students have flexible stations that can be moved around if needed. Their own personal greenhouses on the top floor above them.

Culinary Heights | 5500 Bruce Race | Spring 2024

Kit of Parts

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Culinary Heights | 5500 Bruce Race | Spring 2024
Detail Section
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food pickup
bike delivery
greenhouses culinary classrooms
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culinary axis
Culinary Heights | 5500 Bruce Race | Spring 2024 axis atrium community dining market greenhouses culinary labs retail shops Section Perspective Illustration

03 stonescape.

Year: Spring 2021

Team: Individual Project

Type: Climate Consulate

Studio: 3501 Christopher Oliver

The Climate Consulate project asks students to imagine a scenario in which regional environmental management, research, and advocacy functions are consolidated and crystallized in a single structure, performing a triple function as an administrative hub, a multi-modal link, and a symbol of climate advocacy.

Introducing Stonescape, an innovative and sustainable architectural landmark located at the bustling intersection of Westheimer Rd and Loop 610 in Houston, Texas. The Houston Climate Consulate, a striking building that features a unique composition of precast concrete elements, inspired by the natural rock formations with a rooftop gardens to represent conservation of nature. Designed with energy efficiency and environmental stewardship in mind, Stonescape boasts a layout that promotes natural ventilation, passive cooling, and optimal daylight penetration. Serving as both a practical solution for the Climate Consulate’s needs and a statement about the importance of sustainability, Stonescape sets a new standard for eco-conscious design in Houston’s urban landscape.

+ Programs Used

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Site Location [01] Galleria Mall [02] Dillards 02 01

ISSUE

Existing Urban Fabric consists of major roads, metro-line, parking lots and garages but no continuous connections for pedestrians.

SOLUTION

Create network based on exsting buildings and conditions to establish an effective pedestrian movement flow to site

Stonescape | 3501 Christopher Oliver | Spring 2021

Being more experimental, this project explored the parametric side of architecture and is when I learned how to use Grasshopper to create the internal cave like structure. I enjoyed learning a new program and playing around with it to create different designs.

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Exploded Axonometric
Stonescape | 3501 Christopher Oliver | Spring 2021 Axonometric
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Stonescape | 3501 Christopher Oliver | Spring 2021

Detail Section

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Rooftop
Stonescape | 3501 Christopher Oliver | Spring 2021 Detail Section

1. RESTROOMS

2. SERVICE ENTRANCE 3. HALLWAY

4. ATRIUM

5. AUDITORIUM

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Stonescape | 3501 Christopher Oliver | Spring 2021

04 + additional works

Natalie Gannon | 2024 2501 Studio - Midtown Innovation Center
Additional Works
Natalie Gannon | 2024 2501 Studio - Midtown Innovation Center
Additional Works
Natalie Gannon | 2024 2501 Studio - Midtown Innovation Center
Additional Works

05

graphics + illustration

Natalie Gannon | 2024

Future Women in Architecture

2021 Drawing Competition

1st place

Additional Works

+ Models

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Additional Works
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Additional Works
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Additional Works
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Additional Works
Pencil and Ink Sketch
+ Art
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Pencil sketch

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