Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio

Niah Wilcox 2014- 2019 MUSOA Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio

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ABOUT ME CONTACT e-mail: telephone: address ( Philadelphia ) : address (New York) :

in: www.linkedin.com/in/

I am a 24 years old aspiring architect with a BA professional degree in Environmental Architecture.

I am a woman with a restless mind and passion for architecture, sculpture, urbanism, biophilic design, phenomenology and art in all its manifestaাons.

Originally from San Diego California but flourished in fervor for architecture when I a‚ended Charter High School for Architecture and Design an AIA sponsored High School in Center City Philadelphia that ignited my pursuit for a degree in architecture at Marywood University.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Entry Level Architect November 2019- Current CBRA / Chris Benedict

RESUME

Construction Volunteer September 2016 Habitat for Humanity

life experience

SOFTWARE AutoCAD Revit Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Lightroom OďŹƒce Suite Rhinocerous Sketch Up VRay Lumion

EDUCATION Bachelors of Architecture 5 yr. Professional Degree August 2014 - August 2019 Marywood University International Architectural Study Program August 2017 - January 2018 ISI Florence Itay

PERSONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS

High School Diploma September 2010 - June 2014 Charter High School for Architecture and Design

Design Studio X : Design concept that uses influence of an architectural thesis concept to generate a museum for Philadelphia.

Focus : Site Specific Zoning Codes / Program Planning to Fulfill Space Requirement / Incorporating Innovative Technology / Thesis Research Paper

EcoVillage

Design Studio IX : The AIA COTE Top Ten for students competition, is an adaptive reuse project focused on being Net- Zero, adapts to its surroundings by integrating the community aspects within the environment, while promoting activity and wellness across the site.

Focus : Adaptive Reuse of an Existing Structure / Net-Zero Design Strategies / Submission to National Competition

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hard-working / focused / positive / goal oriented / energetic / adaptable / leader / team player / easy going / communicative / available to travel / creative / determined / goal oriented rugby / politics / design / travel / martial arts / biophilia / urbanism / film

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE BioPhilidelphia

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Architecture & Human Context

Recreated subjective moments of refuge on dierent media platforms to understand how to be nonsubjective when incorporating phenomenology.

Focus : Digital Media Techniques / Movement Model Making

History & Theories of Urban Form

The dissection of famous urban form articles and phenomenology papers on urban planning was then translated through debates and architecture symposiums to form critical, and progressive mindsets toward future architecture, Focus : Journalism Analysis / Critical Thinking / Debate Theology

Construction & Evaluation

I am involved with post-construction phases of projects which includes meeting with contractor, clients and building officials; and punch-lists. I have also reviewed shop drawings and submittals as well as completed field reports.

Project Development & Documentation

I am proficient in communicating design ideas to client with threedimensional (3-D) computer aided design software.

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CONTENTS work experience

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AIA COTE Competition Dennings Point Ruins, Beacon [ NY ] Adaptive Reuse & Net- Zero Design

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Case Study Precedent Vardo, Norway Steilneset Museum

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Design Build Project Marywood University, Scranton [ PA ] Library Extension Renovation

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Landscape Lodge Design Old Rocky Glen, Moosic [ PA ] Fishing Retreat & Visitor Center

This portfolio is a selection of the main projects I have collaborated with . The full list is available at the end of the document.

Thank you for the time you spent to consult it.

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2018-19 Architecture Sketchbook

RECOMMENDATIONS

Marywood University, Scranton Light & Shadow Sketches

Andrew Phillips AIA / CHAD Chief Innovation Officer / CHAD Design Faculty Chair aphillips@chadstaff.org Miguel A. Calvo Salve, Ph.D. Registered License Architect in Spain / Principal of MACS, ARCHITECTS salve@marywood.edu

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Gabriel Fuentes Marywood Assitant Professor of Architecture / Founder of DA | S fuen.gab@gmail.com

Travel Photography

AFFILIATIONS

Europe Those Who Wander

AIAS American Institute of Architecture Students Member since 2017 Northeastern QUAD Conference Reflex QUAD - Boston, Massachusetts 2019

This portion of the portfolio is supplementary works that provide insight on my character & interests.

Thank you for the time you spent to consult it.

NOMAS National Organization for Minority Architects Students Chapter Secretary 2016-2017 Northeastern PA Chapter Member since 2016 CHAD ALUMNI Alumni Critic June 2016-2018 Annually attended senior student critiques Main Guest Alumni Speaker November 2018 Invited by Andrew Phillips, AIA Member, CHAD Senior Architect Professor Division III Womens Varsity Rugby Team Wing 2018 - 2019 Marywood Student Athlete

09 010 AIA COTE Competition Dennings Point Ruins, Beacon [ NY ] Adaptive Reuse & Net- Zero Design

AIA COTE Competition Dennings Point Ruins, Beacon near Hudson River, New York Adaptive Reuse & Net- Zero Design Course : Competition Design Studio IX Location : near ne ear Hud Hudson dson R River, iver, N New ew Y York ork Projectt Ye Year arr : S Spring prin pr in ing n g 20 2019 0 19 in collaboration colllaboration w wit ith Christen Christen Frankhauser

main tasks

approach an adaptive reuse site with many site specific deprecations // fulfill net-zero and carbon neutral design responsibilities // abide by competition guidelines and “ten sustainability measures�: design for integration, design for community, design for ecology, design for water, design for energy , design for economy, design for wellness, design for change, design for resource, design for discovery

approach

navigate the adaptive reuse aspects salvageable on-site // research carbon neutral techniques and those applicable using site specific databases // trial and error with prototypes in sefaria // translating the methods, and research findings into a cohesive convincing presentation appealing to a panel

software

Sefaria // Climate Consultant //Revit // AutoCAD // Rhino // V-Ray // Lumion // Adobe Illustrator // Adobe Photoshop // Adobe Indesign

11 12 AIA COTE Competition Dennings Point Ruins, Beacon [ NY ] Adaptive Reuse & Net- Zero Design

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The COTE Top Ten for Students Competition seeks compelling design submissions that meaningfully address the future impacts of climate change well into the second half of this century. Emphasis is to be placed on achieving zero emissions, adapting to projected climate impacts, and designing for resilience. Students are invited to submit their studio projects.

Entries must be buildings, but can be of any program, at any scale, in any location. Projects can be a remodel or adaptive re-use. Work should have been completed in a design studio or related class for the calendar year January 2018 – December 2018. The ten sustainability measures shall serve to inform the design process and guide the required graphics and written narratives/abstract.

Design for Water Ecovillage wastewater will accomplish three phases.

Bioswales will filter runoff and aid on site riparian buffer zones. Black water produced from the building programs will be contained in a black water tank located under the site to be pumped to neighboring Beacon wastewater treatment plant and distributed into the Hudson river. Secondly, filtered gray water is collected under the circulatory datum and used internally; after being filtered through rain gardens and aerated lagoons.

BEACON RAINFALL

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BUILT SNOWFALL

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ON SITE 31,000 sqft

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In a context under ecological and educational revitalization the proposed design named Eco Village brings access to the environment, ďŹ eld study research, and political discussion conferance space in efforts to become a catalyst for the Beacon New York. In efforts to positively activate Dennings Point, Beacon with sustainable goals managable for locals and endorsed by politicians. Create a destination that turns tourists into recreational volunteers. As well as, link neighborhoods to districts and furthermore to regional environmental awareness.

Design for Ecology Currently the site is an impermeable slab of concrete, Eco Village allows for 83% of the site to be greenscaped.

The new design is proposing three different riparian buffer zones consisting of native species and spontaneous herbaceous/botanical vegetation. Each zone having its own specific purpose for filtering runoff and interacting with the adjacent aquatic system.

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13 14 AIA COTE Competition Dennings Point Ruins, Beacon [ NY ] Adaptive Reuse & Net- Zero Design

Lifting the buildings to facilitate environmental educational opportunities that inherently promote involvement. Lastly shifting the building to define programmatic spaces while creating a sense of place, public space and community interaction.

By extending direct trails that connect Beacons Waterfront park, Dennings Point State Park and Fishkill District Creek recreation promotes regional and community connectivity physically.

Doing so activates a second dutchess county handicap accessible recreational space necessary for the Hudson River Estuary Program. As well as, creates water canoe docking destination that bridges to Beacons waterfront canoe rentals and existing water paths adding to Hudson River Valley tourism and possibly more Department of Environmental Conservation estuary funding.

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The project Eco Village resides alongside the Hudson River south of Dutchess County and surrounded by National Waterfront Recreation and Wildlife Refuges. The goal of Eco Village is to involve the waterfront tourist, recreational users, abundant community volunteers and political leaders.

The design involves extending the trail to enrich the recreational connection to the community and link our site regionally.

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Running paths and local existing trails end 12-14 feet above the site the project uses this slope as an entrance raising the trails to locally react to tidal flooding but also allows for gravity fed rainwater treatment system and effective filtered run-off to revitalizes the cove and the flow of the Hudson River. This sloped design programmatically allows for the field study research and ecovillage exhibition space to incorporate visual and physical education practices.

By raising programs higher on the slope also responds globally to climate change strengthening the designs minimum 60 year lifespan criteria. Shifting programs toward wetlands make for a stable foundation while encouraging paths that veer beyond the building to public botanical and recreation landscape. Providing nodes of repose to exist along the trail encouraging reflection as well as connection and illuminated light wells help guide visitors providing a sense of place and safety using light.

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15 16 AIA COTE Competition Dennings Point Ruins, Beacon [ NY ] Adaptive Reuse & Net- Zero Design

These are the final four 20x20 boards my partner and I submitted to convey the concept of EcoVillage displaying all eight measures.

The 30,000 square feet of wetlands built up 16 ft to meet the existing trail lifts recreational trail walkers and bikers but also retains water. As do the rain gardens therefore expanding future aquatic habitats. The existing algae signals that the water is polluted with fertilizer and industrial runoff therefore the 300 ft proposed riparian buffer starting from the introduction of the trail to the proposed shoreline protects the living shoreline as well as instinctively revives the water quality. Approaching Eco Village ones greeted with various camouflaged outdoor indoor spaces. To the east small terraces surround the building linking short grassed botanical rain gardens. As do trails located to the west creating an experience through the wooded forests. Window walls facing south visually connect occupants to the water and light wells, glass roofs and green walls compliment the outside ecology inside.

No more than four (4) digital boards at 20” x 20” (PDF or JPEG files), to include the following: Documentation must adequately convey the project’s relationship to topography and physical context, formal and programmatic organization, circulation patterns, and experiential qualities. All drawings should be labeled; indicate scale and orientation where necessary.

The corresponding roofs and eight feet interior walls are done in a panelization construction method meaning building components are fabricated in a factory and assembled on site. Additionally, those panels will be Cross-laminated timber (CLT) which is a prefabricated, solid engineered wood panel, offering high strength and the structural simplicity needed for cost-effective buildings. Doing so results in passive house standards highest quality, delivery in a fraction of the time it takes to build a new home using traditional site-built construction, lighter environmental footprint, reduced waste, improved thermal performance and design versatility. All other materials are reused and provided on site. Recycled foundation concrete will turn from cement to screed used as a thermal heat conductor for the proposed building floor // Existing steel beam structure is excavated and used as window mullion and CLT metal attachments // Denning’s Point Brickwork bricks mold into interior stand alone thermal walls.

At minimum, include the following: Site or context plan // Floorplans // Building / site sections // Perspective or isometric view/ Present diagrams or images that best display how the project meets the three design criteria by considering the ten measures of sustainability. Some measures may require a specific graphic or calculation; others are open-ended.

17 18 Design Build Project Marywood University, Scranton [ PA ] Library Extension Renovation

Design Build Project Marywood University, Scranton Library Extension Renovation Course : Design Build Studio VI Location : Marywood University School of Architecture “Pool” Project Year : Fall 2017 in collaboration with MUSOA & Alex Chaves, Alexander Huntington, Christen Frankhauser, Dejon Bennett, Emily Fichette, Hunter Verrastro, Marc Krause, Micheal Rosado, Michele Katora, Miranda O’Dell, Tyler Ebert

main tasks

generate circulation // respond to programs located adjacent to the site // contribute private, public, and semi-public spaces // gaurntee sound privacy // relocate work space // activate the study space

approach

the site is private compared to the rest of the school, but with the introduction of more shelves, study space, and pin-up boards, the space will serve all of the students and become a more public space

software

Maya // Rhino // Illustrator // Photoshop // InDesign // AutoCAD

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The design adheres to ADA specifications and provides 80 linear feet for magazines and 20 linear feet for books. The project concept sees to maintain permanent immediate site conditions such as; double height space at one end of the site with a clerestory window that opens views to trees and paths outside, five structural columns that run along the entire wall of the site, outlets and thermostats evenly distributed along the site wall, light and ceiling fixtures that are of height restriction, and unified permanent desk structure that is attached to the exterior walls of the existing library. Furthermore, the library extension maintains easy access to the fire exit and compliments Marywood University existing architecture school aesthetic and color palette.

The design concept addresses the lack of desk space allotted for collaborative work. With an intent to provide additional work space, library space, and pin-up space that allows for flexibility and collaboration. By implementing a versatile workspace with the use of fold down tables it promote collaboration while acknowledging the width constraint.

Legend Lobby

Hawk Gallery Offices

Digital Fabrication Room Classroom + Meeting

Restroom

Student Bays

Corridor

Pin-up Space

Library

Storage

21 22 Design Build Project Marywood University, Scranton [ PA ] Library Extension Renovation

The design focuses attention on drawing people into the space by the implementation of temporary workspace away from studio desks with tables that can be pulled down when needed. Work spaces are 70% of the site while library spaces will be 30%.

Collaborative elements incorporated in the work spaces are dry erase boards and pin up space. Itegrated is a variety of spacial conditions and acoustic element along entire site. The library aspect of the site is adjacent to existing library and formally responds to work spaces 70% will be magazine shelves, 15% bookshelves, 10% magazine display and 5% seating.

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23 24 Design Build Project Marywood University, Scranton [ PA ] Library Extension Renovation

25 26 Case Study Precedent Vardo, Norway Steilneset Museum

Case Study Precedent Vardo, Norway Steilneset Museum Course : Art & Craft of Building Course Location : 70.3692 N, 31.0927 E Project Year : Spring 2019 in collaboration with Christen Frankhauser, Emily Fichette, Hunter Verrastro, Micheal Rosado

main tasks

research chosen architect // research chosen building // present group understanding of the construction, intent, and influence of your chosen building // recreate structure and details with limited documentation of original

approach

to create visuals that “say more� than the bulk text states // produce drawings that thoroughly and correctly represent the necessary elements constructed

software

Auto CAD // Rhino // Lumion // Illustrator // InDesign // Photoshop

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29 30 Landscape Lodge Design Old Rocky Glen, Moosic [ PA ] Fishing Retreat & Visitor Center

Landscape Lodge Design Old Rocky Glen, Moosic Fishing Retreat & Visitor Center Course : Concept Design Studio IV Location : Old Rocky Glen Abandoned Fair Grounds Project Year : Spring 2016

main tasks

analyze the city objectively // use material to represent typology // hierarchal decision making based on analysis , history , and documentation // visual aesthetic

approach

The project concept sees the interaction of nature and boundaries. The duality of soil/ roots and concrete/structure. This project begins to dissect a conversation about the boundary of nature versus man made.

software

model making // watercolor // photography // Adobe Photoshop // Adobe Illustrator

31 32 Landscape Lodge Design Old Rocky Glen, Moosic [ PA ] Fishing Retreat & Visitor Center

The design peels and extrudes parts of itself as well as the site to embed itself in more ways than one. Resulting in its program as a stay-away children’s camp to educate kids as well as provide a recreational space of repose for families.

With the project focus to be “of the site” and not “on the site” this design welcomes nature in as a spectacle in every aspect. Implementing elevated walkways and overlooks provides tourists with the ability to admire nature from afar and focused “out”.

As well as close up, with materials surfaces and ground work all being displays of native soil focusing “in”.

Similar to an arboretum but with soils all found in Old Rocky Glen. The restoration project intends to show homage to the abandoned man-made park referred to as Old Rocky Glen by preserving the many soils Rocky Glen was comprised of; those placed and grown on the site. Constructed walking ground comprised of planters filled with seperate soils. This creates an experience of looking out at nature while also looking down and around at “constructed” nature.

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Course : The Art & Craft of Building Location : Marywood University School of Architecture Project Year : Spring 2018

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2018-19 Architecture Sketchbook Marywood University, Scranton Light & Shadow Sketches

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Dedicating a course to practicing sketching emboldened my love to draw.

As well as stimulate process techniques I always beneďŹ ted from. After gaining an abundance of knowledge through a variety of computer programs to revert back to editable, quick process work that is visually effective and continuous is refreshing to say the least.

When designing a space to be inhabited, the experience that is intended for the user; either that being upon approach or within the space itself, light and shadow is an underestimated aspect to be considered.

Undoubtedly mix media visuals have always been apart of my graphic dynamic but understanding its effectiveness in concept process as well as infographic minimalist illustration quickened production for me in and outside of my practice. Projects like Eco Village and Bio Philadelphia use light to create outdoor safe spaces as well as indoor light wells to diffuse light to the gallery spaces below.

The focus and comprehension of light and shadows in these precedent studies throughout a course of a semester sustained not only a healthy conversation, and self discoveries about my personal design process but strengthened an abundance of design ideas deas unrelated to the course as well.

ARAB WORLD INSTITUTE architect: Jean Nouvel location: Paris, France // DOMINUS WINERY architect: Herog & de Meuron location: California // CHRISTUS PAVILION architect: Meinhard Von Gerkan // MASHRABIYA SCREEN architect: Traditional Screening // NOVARTIS CAMPUS architect: Diener & Diener location: Switzerland

// MIT CHAPEL architect: Eero Saarinen // JOAN MIRO FOUNDATION architect: Rafael Moneo location: Spain // SCHOOL OF COOKING architect: Sol 89 Studio location: Medina S’Dowia // KOSHINO HOUSE architect: Tadao Ando location: Japan

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Course : Study Abroad Semester Location : Europe Project Year : Fall 2017

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Travel Photography Europe Those Who Wander

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Traveling has been second nature to me since I was six and began ying alone. Creatively solving problems by applying familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations is a personality trait of mine. Embarking on this adventure was no different.

Even when my card was canceled for fraudulent activity and when I was a true backpacker with no wiďŹ stranded at bus terminals and airports. I can boldly say my ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and new environments led me to my ďŹ rst true love, greatest friends and unwavering belief in a higher being.

Understanding the differences of culture made me appreciate the kindness of people. It also aided a hand in the self discovery that no matter where I am, home, wholeness and sincerity is within me.

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PROJECT LIST

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College Filter Mixed Housing Design Studio V Creating Info-graphics for Clear Analysis / Designing for Clientele and Community Implementation of Multiple Programs

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Rocky Glen Retreat Concept Design Studio IV Form Program Adjacency / Process Renderings / 3D Modeling / Mixed Media Concept Analysis

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Rocky Glen Ice Fishing Hut Concept Design Studio IV MUSOA In-House Competition

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Rebuilding Scranton Collaboration Design Studio III Understanding the Use of Precedents in Design / Modeled a Given Site After Documentation / Organize Spaces of Program on a Site / Introduction to Collaborative Design

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Le Rouge Balloon Moving Pieces Film Design Studio I Exploring Drawing Material / Mechanical Drawing / Freehand Drawing & Sketching / Formal Presentation of Work

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Urban Typology Foundation Analysis Studio II Diagramming Spaces / Understanding Perceived Light Through Shadow / Diagramming Maps / Exploring Drawing and Modeling Materials

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Picture Cuba International Buisness Course screen printing / event coordinating / film producing

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Sculpture 3D Modeling Course multimedia modeling / art critques / wood working / welding metals

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Steilneset Memorial Art and Craft of Building Course case study / research anaylsis / hand drawn drafting / documentation

studio and architecture course projects 2014 through 2019

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BioPhilladelphia Thesis Design Studio X Site Specific Zoning Codes / Program Planning to Fulfill Space Requirement / Incorporating Innovative Technology / Thesis Research Paper EcoVillage Competition Design Studio IX Adaptive Reuse of an Existing Structure / Net-Zero Design Strategies / Submission to National Competition Renovo Public Library Design Studio X Competition The 118Th John Stewardson Memorial Fellowship Competition Walk In Peace Death Design Studio VIII New York Zoning Codes / Phenominology / Memorial and Crematorium Design / Site Analysis and Documentation / Florence From Many Angles Exhibition International Design Studio VII International Building Codes / Historic Preservation Analysis / Italian Site Analysis / City Documentation Library Extention Renovation Design Build Studio VI On-Site Analysis / Proposal of Ideas to Previous Architect / Material Selection / Cost Estimation Purchasing / Understanding Building Assemblies

2014- 2019 Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio

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