Portfolio
Selected Works Sam Phillips
2023
University of Kansas Architecture Portfolio
Sam Phillips
phillips.sam.h@gmail.com (785) 312-2177 samuelhphillips@linkedin
Education
Experience
University of Kansas
Studio 804
To be Conferred, May 2024 Masters of Architecture
Graduate Student Students work to design and construct a single family residence Serving as shop manager, and framing team lead
Study Abroad
Mackey Mitchell Architects
June 2023 Architectural exploration in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark
Architectural Designer (Intern) Experienced in residence hall design from concept to documentation Completed construction documents, diagrams, and renderings
Lawrence High School Graduated 2019 High School Diploma
References Dan Rockhill Professor dan@rockhillandassociates.com
Shelli Ulmer Project Manager shelli_u@mackeymitchell.com
June 2023 - August 2023
April 2020 - May 2023
Cottin’s Hardware and Rental Hardware Specialist Knowledge of common residential construction needs. Specialized in window sash repair, and shop maintainence
Skills Design Software Revit, Autocad, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, Lumion, Twinmotion
(314) 932-1521
A.I. Software
Keith Van de Reit - Ph.D.
Fabrication
Professor
August 2023 - Present
Veras, Midjourney
Laser cut production, 3D printed modeling, Finish cabinetry
kvdr@ku.edu
Certifications Graduate Certificate in Urban Design May 2024 Graduate Certicate in Design-Build May 2024
Exhibitions 2020 Spencer Museum Backyard Bash / Conference of the Birds “Momentary Flock” Vinyl and Steel outdoor sculpture
C O N T E N T S
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Studio 804 Design Build
02 Amplify
Assembly House
03 Retreat
Residence Hall
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New Year’s Pagota Design Build
01 Studio 804 Design-Build
Professor Dan Rockhill
Graduate program to design and build LEED Platinum single family home. Located near historic downtown Lawrence, the site offers walkability and densifying existing infrastructure while prioritizing high preformance.
Framing Shop Drawings
Formwork Serving as primary fabricator for carpentry on site while preparing for concrete foundations.
Constructing formwork to support trench pour foundation. Coordinator for on-site fabrication and locating final forms.
02 Amplify Assembly House Professor Eddy Tavio
Partner: Jonathan Johnson Working with the Seattle masterplan for a new greenway along the Puget Sound to create a multiuse event center. The Assembly House combines music, sports, banquets, art, and dining for large and small events.
Selected Site: 1400 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA. 98101 Seattle City Zone PMM-85: Pike Market Mixed - 85 40’ Setback from adjacent buildings
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Program Entertainment Exhibition Restaurant Meeting Space VIP Services Back of House
Wave
Reduction
Invite
Soften
Steel Flashing
Roof Membrane Open Web Joist 18” Steel Beam
5/8” Gypsum Wallboard Fiberglass Insulation 18” Steel Column Moisture Barrier 2” Rigid Insulation Rainscreen System
1/2” OSB Sheathing Moisture Barrier 2” Rigid Insulation Steel Purlin 1/2” Dark Stone Panel 30” Concrete Pier
12” Concrete Footing
1/4” = 1’
Wall Section Detail
Level Three VIP Banquet Greenroom Lightroom Gallery Restroom
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Level Two 8 VIP Bar Room Ticketing Dining Hall Restaurant
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Level One Loading Dock Talent Prep Mechanical Blackbox Stage Recording Studio Makers Space
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Alaskan Way
Western Ave. Elevation
Concert
Alaskan Way Elevation
Sport
Conference
Longitudinal Section
Cross Section
03 Retreat Residence Hall
Professor Hugo Sheward
Working as a class to create a unified student living center of campus, individual sites were selected for each residence hall. In addition to living space, the dormitory utilizes retail space, a shared community kitchen, assembly spaces, and a small fitness center to create a sanctuary for students on campus.
Lot 54 Lot 109
Lot 104 (Housing) Lot 90
Lot 112
University of Kansas Site and Context with Master Plan revisions
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Lot 61
Site
Exstrusion
Reduction
Residential Dorm 1
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Residential Dorm Lounge
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Recreation Resident Shared Kitchen Conference
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Fitness Laundry Mechanical
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Retail Coffee Shop Lobby Employee Break Restroom
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South Elevation
04 New Year’s Pagoda Design -Build
Professor Keith Van de Riet
Designed and constructed a traditional Pagoda style shelter, with modern fabrication and design elements. Located at the Kansas Childrens Discovery Center in Topeka, Kansas. Worked with museum donors and board of directors to ensure their vision.
Design Fabrication Early concept work to intergrate modern software cutting techniques into small scale mockups.
Created models of different interlocking corner supports after research of traditional Dougong construction utillizing fastenerless assembly.
Welding Practiced in MIG welding on structural components and decorative steel members.
Small team created acoustical dragon to provide a listening opportunity to the stream nearby our site similar to playground speaking tubes (shown left). Prepared top finial for final piece of adornment before galvanizing and powdercoating.
Mortar Preparation Mixing mortar to fill the base of the columns to ensure proper drainage through hollow tube.
Setting Columns Welded connections for steel columns and helped to place after galvanizing and powder coating. Considerations included flange placement, weep holes, and connections for hot dip galvanizing abilitily.
Roof Tiles Cut and set terracotta roof tiles with unique conditions for each tile due to a multi axis curve in roof. Learned proper cutting and drilling techniques for ceramic, and coursing layout.
Stone Manufacturing Tour Toured Lardner Stone after practicing stone carving led by Karl Ramberg. Participated in stone cuttiing demonstrations and learned about various processing for the stone industry.
Roof Structure Set roof structure and assisited in installation. Practiced coping at unusual connections. Considerations in wood species, and various fastener types taken into account.
Rebar Cages Assisted in bending and welding rebar cages for pier support. Learned stick welding techniques and use of oxi-acetylene torch.