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2021|2022
A R C H I T E C T U R A L P O R T F O L I O
INFORMATION TELEPHONE
EDUCATION
NAME
Rachel Danette Drakeford 770-658-8657
WORK EMAIL rachel.drakeford@outlook.com
- 3.94 cumulative GPA
FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (TALLAHASSEE, FL)
-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ARCHITECTURE EXPECTED 05/2023
- Presidential Special Scholar
- Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society
- Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts
- Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society - 2020-2021 Activities Co-Chair
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
- Florida A&M Cheerleading - MVP 2020
- Atlanta Club at FAMU - President 2020-2022
- Women in Architecture - Co-Founder/Vice President 2021-pres
- FAMU ActiveMinds - Web Master 2020-2021, Vice President 2022-pres
- FAMU School of Architecture and Engineering Technology - Social Media Coordinator 2021-pres
ADDITIONAL ENRICHMENT
-Design Exploration Program - University of Florida, 2017
-Accenture Student Leadership Program - HBCU Excellence Track, 01/21-05/21
-Equity in Architectural Education Consortium’s (EAEC) Stacked Mentorship Program MentorUniversity of Michigan, 03/22-05/22
PERSONAL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
09/21 - PRES. VERIZON GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INTERN
- GRE (Design and Construction) Full-Time (06/22-08/22)
Aided Head of Design and Construction in reviewing the architectural design process for renovation of existing Verizon offices
Assessed Verizon site to conduct survey of existing conditions 20 conference rooms, in conjunction with Verizon's AV Upgrade Program
Generated individual presentation to Verizon's Workplace Delivery Team showcasing final architectural findings and financial impact
- GRE (Ventures and Transactions) Part-Time (01/22-04/22)
Administered market research to assess the viability of a stand-alone call center evaluating vacancy rates, employment rates, and more Designed visual site plan assessing the overall site, transit opportunities, and nearby amenities to showcase potential for area growth Collaborated with Portfolio Manager to conduct facility assessment and determine potential budget for future decommissioning of the space
- GRE (Design and Construction) Part-Time (09/21-12/21)
Participated in architectural design process to develop possibilities for post-pandemic office spaces while also focusing on minimizing the real estate requirements
Through collaboration with Head of Food Services, provided design assistance and feedback during creation of food pantry project
Partnered with fellow peers to create and present product trialling presentation to Verizon GRE Team and Senior Management
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION SKILLS Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Rhino, Drafting, Microsoft Word | PowerPoint | Excel
TRAVELING
Planning, Traveling, Real Estate, Entertainment
INTERESTS
Mental Health, Urban
Spain, France, England, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos
A C A D E M I C W O R K S:
01 URBAN INFILL HOUSE 25 MIXED-USE SPACE 31 RETROFIT TRAIN STATION COOK ISLANDS RETREAT 39 13 TAMPA LIVING HUB PROJECT
r e t r o f i t t r a i n s t a t i o n
FOURTH YEAR DESIGN STUDIO - FALL SEMESTER
This design focuses on the sense of unity through the consistent implementation of arches within the composition of the station, mixeduse building, and the urban plaza - all directly correlating to the interior of the Nashville Historic Hotel. A sense of gradated rhythm can also be noticed, as the arches can be seen decreasing at each repetition.
EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW 01
s i t e l o c a t i o n
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - BROADWAY
Transit/Mixed Use Center
Fall 2022
McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203
TYPE: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: SOFTWARE USED:
YEAR: Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign
The purpose of this project was to redesign a parking lot into a more vivid and useful site that includes a train station, mixed use building, and an urban plaza that correlates to the existing Nashville Historic Hotel.
PORTRUD NG ARCH CONCEPT
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CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES DESIGN IN RELATION TO HISTORIC CONTEXT
MIXED-USE ATRIUM EXPLORATION MIXED-USE VERTICAL C RCULATION
INTERIOR TRANSIT STATION RAILWAY VIEW INTERIOR TRANSIT STATION RAILWAY VIEW 03
ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION + DETAIL SECTION ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION + DETAIL SECTION 04
TRAIN STATION AND TENSILE CANOPY VIEW IN RESPECT TO HISTORIC HOTEL TRAIN STATION AND TENSILE CANOPY VIEW IN RESPECT TO HISTORIC HOTEL 05
EXTERIOR MIXED-USE VIEW EXTERIOR MIXED-USE VIEW
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EXTERIOR FRONT VIEW EXTERIOR FRONT VIEW 08
p h y s i c a l m o d e l
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EXTERIOR URBAN PLAZA VIEW WITH MIXED-USE BUILDING EXTERIOR URBAN PLAZA VIEW WITH MIXED-USE BUILDING 11
EXTERIOR URBAN PLAZA VIEW BENEATH TENSILE STRUCTURE EXTERIOR URBAN PLAZA VIEW BENEATH TENSILE STRUCTURE 12
t a m p a l i v i n g h u b p r o j e c t - "t h e m i s s i n g p i e c e"
THIRD YEAR DESIGN STUDIO - SPRING SEMESTER
BIRDS EYE VIEW WITH CONTEXT BIRDS EYE VIEW WITH CONTEXT 13
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T A M P A , F L O R I D AK E N N E D Y B L V D
Living Hub Mixed-Use (Commercial and Residential) Space AREA: 90,000 sq. ft.
YEAR: Revit, Lumion, Photoshop
1307 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33606
The purpose of this project was to create an affordable housing design that provides people with a livable facility with access to the basic amenities in life by including a commercial, residential, and service program to help solve homelessness within Tampa, Florida.
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TYPE: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: SOFTWARE USED:
EXTERIOR BRIDGE VIEW EXTERIOR BRIDGE VIEW
“The Missing Piece” is based on the concept of feeling whole. Knowing that the future occupants have not had a definite living space, the design idea was based on creating a hub that will allow them to feel as if they belong. The design relates both figuratively and literally to the title as the hub will resemble a puzzle piece when looking from an aerial view. A precinctual layout can be seen being used to provide a centralized green space. Promoting positive mental health is also a major focus and can be seen being emphasized through the use of green spaces, straight edged shapes, and the exterior appearance of the hub.
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FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR
SOUTH ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
THIRD FLOOR FOURTH FLOOR
EAST ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
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19 ADMIN TOP FLOOR CAFE VIEW AT DUSK ADMIN TOP FLOOR CAFE VIEW AT DUSK
SECTION 1 SECTION 2
SECTION 3 20
21 INTERIOR DAYCARE CLASSROOM VIEW INTERIOR DAYCARE CLASSROOM VIEW
INTERIOR RESIDENTIAL ROOM VIEW INTERIOR RESIDENTIAL ROOM VIEW
22 EXTERIOR DAYCARE VIEW WITH PLAYGROUND EXTERIOR DAYCARE VIEW WITH PLAYGROUND
p h y s i c a l m o d e l
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u r b a n i n f i l l h o u s e
SECOND YEAR DESIGN STUDIO - SPRING SEMESTER
The design focuses on the principles of hierarchy and floating spaces to emphasize the exterior. Repetition is also seen through the use of skylights which provides sunlight for the first floor, the office, and the third floor, the residential space. The second floor, the garden, also benefits from the use of skylights due to the elevated landscape that is created.
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EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW
s i t e l o c a t i o n
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - DOWNTOWN
Mixed-Use (Commercial and Residential) Space
YEAR: 111 E College Ave. Tallahassee, FL 32301
Spring 2021
STREET ELEVATION
The purpose of this project was to design a mixed-use infill building that included office and residential programs on a site located on East College Avenue in replacement of a previous establishment.
TYPE: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: S
PROGRAM ANALYSIS
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27 EXTERIOR FRONT VIEW WITH CONTEXT EXTERIOR FRONT VIEW WITH CONTEXT
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OFFICE
LEVEL 3 - RESIDENTIAL LEVEL 2 - GARDEN LEVEL 1 -
AXONOMETRIC VIEW CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
29 EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE SECTION VIEW EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE SECTION VIEW
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SECTION 1 TRANSVERSE SECTION 2 TRANSVERSE SECTION 3
NORTH ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION
TRANSVERSE
SECTION PERSPECTIVE
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
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THIRD YEAR DESIGN STUDIO - FALL SEMESTER
The focus when designing the space was to prioritize creating an internal courtyard that will serve as a safe, private space for both programs. The addition of a glass atrium in the residential building provides exterior views on each floor, therefore again emphasizing the importance of the courtyard. The concept of mirroring was also utilized to create a design that from an aerial view, had a clear relationship between both buildings although they serve different purposes.
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EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW
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s i t e l o c a t i o n
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA -
COLLEGETOWN
Mixed-Use (Commercial and Residential) Space
YEAR: Revit, Lumion
402 W Gaines St. Tallahassee, FL 32301
The purpose of this project was to design a mixed-use building that included retail and residential programs on a site between West Madison Street and West Gaines Street.
Fall 2021 GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
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TYPE: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: SOFTWARE USED:
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THIRD/FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN TOP LEVEL FLOOR PLAN W/ TERRACE
35 INTERIOR VIEW LOOKING THROUGH ATRIUM INTERIOR VIEW LOOKING THROUGH ATRIUM
EAST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION
36 SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 3-WALL SECTION SECTION 4
EXTERIOR COURTYARD VIEW EXTERIOR COURTYARD VIEW
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SECOND YEAR DESIGN STUDIO - SPRING SEMESTER
The design consists of the fundamental principles of symmetry through a clear mirroring effect along with arrangement which can be seen through the focus on shifting volumes, perspectives, and circulation to provide an overall beach house atmosphere. The inclusion of hierarchy within the center of the residence creates an open dynamic and a sense of openness, leading to feelings of relaxation and euphoria.
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EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW
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s i t e l o c a t i o n
TAPUAETAI, ARUTANGA - COOK ISLANDS
Residential Space
Spring 2021 C RCULATION D AGRAM
The purpose of this project was to design a space focused on the goal of relaxation on an exotic or tropical site.
SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN PARTI DIAGRAM
One Foot Island, Tapuaetai, Arutanga FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
SUN DIAGRAMS
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TYPE: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: SOFTWARE USED:
YEAR: Revit, Lumion
INTERIOR KITCHEN VIEW INTERIOR KITCHEN VIEW 42
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ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION SECTION 2
SOUTH
SECTION 1
29 INTERIOR VIEW OF LANAI ON WEST WING INTERIOR VIEW OF LANAI ON WEST WING
RRACHEL D A N E T T E FEKARD DRO TELEPHONE 770-658-8657 WORK EMAIL rachel.drakeford@outlook.com