RACHEL ROBERTS ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
RACHEL ROBERTS Master of Architecture Student University of Kansas / École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture Paris – Val de Seine
EDUCATION SKILLS Revit
Bluebeam Revu
SketchUp
Lumion
LayOut
Enscape
Photoshop CC
V-Ray
Illustrator CC
Rhino
InDesign CC
Lightroom CC
Aug 2019 - May 2020 École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture Paris – Val de Seine
COURSEWORK: Exchange student in a highly competitive program for KU architecture students to complete their final year studying and interning in Paris, France.
Aug 2015 - May 2020
COURSEWORK: GPA: 3.95/4.00 Master of Architecture 2020 – School of Architecture and Design; University Honors Program; Institute for Smart Cities Research Assistant; 5th year abroad in Paris, France.
PARIS, FRANCE
University of Kansas LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Aug 2011 - May 2015
STRENGTHS Creativity
Time Management
Reliability
Verbal Presentation
Organization
Visual Communication
Leadership
Social Media
Blue Springs South High School
BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
EXPERIENCE May 2019 - August 2019
Architectural Intern POPULOUS
INTERESTS Travelling
Leadership
Photography
Sustainability
Sketching
Painting
COURSEWORK: GPA: 4.31/4.00 AP Honors Scholar, Missouri Top 100 Scholars, Smith College Book Award, Student Senate, Cross Country Running.
May 2018 - August 2018 Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
Architectural Intern POPULOUS
Nov 2017 - Present
Research Assistant
INSTITUTE FOR SMART CITIES KU ARC/D
Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
Library Desk Assistant HATCH READING ROOM KU ARC/D
RESPONSIBILITIES: Focused on design and presentation of multiple Minor League Baseball parks and baseball spring training facilities. Emphasis on rendered images and videos. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisted with all aspects of the architectural design of a hockey arena, including facade design, client presentations, and coordination with project team and consultants. RESPONSIBILITIES: Support research associated with the KU Institute for Smart Cities initiative led by Joe Colista: prototyping, client meetings, and marketing graphics for social media. RESPONSIBILITIES: Archival scanning, documentation, and data transfer; perform basic database operations; oversee the Hatch Reading Room and its collection.
Contact: 245 NE Hidden Ridge Lane, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 +1 (816) 237 6706 rkroberts@ku.edu issuu.com/rkroberts linkedin.com/in/rkroberts
LEADERSHIP Jul 2017 - May 2019
AIAS Board Member UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS AIAS CHAPTER
Apr 2017 - Present
Order of Omega
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ETA EPSILON CHAPTER
Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
Vice President of Scholarship
SIGMA KAPPA XI CHAPTER
RESPONSIBILITIES: Represent the 3rd and 4th year M.Arch class in the KU AIAS chapter, helping to organize professional development, networking, and personal growth opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Member of an honor society for fraternity and sorority organizations that focuses on scholarship, leadership, and involvement within the campus and local community.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate and oversee programs and events to foster academic success, working closely with around 100 individuals to provide opportunities for GPA improvement.
HONORS University Honors Program 2015 - Present KU’s Honors Program is a nationally competitive and highly-ranked program. KU School of Architecture and Design Dean’s List - 7 semesters The school recognizes the top 10% of all undergraduate architecture students. KU Arc/D Student Architecture Show Participant Feb. 2018 One to two projects from each studio were chosen to be displayed in this awards show. KU Arc/D Curtis Besinger Scholarship 2017 - 2018
Contents PERTH AIRPORT p. 6
CHICAGO LYRIC OPERA p. 26
EPIC PARK ARTS SHOP p. 42
CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY p. 48
POPULOUS p. 66
RESEARCH: URBAN SYSTEMS p. 78
PERTH AIRPORT SPRING 2019 - 4TH YEAR PARTNER PROJECT WITH ANDY LEININGER A new domestic terminal customized to a rapidly growing airport. Perth Airport (PER) is rapidly expanding to accommodate the millions of visitors and residents of Western Australia that pass through its current four terminals. Included in this design plan is a recently approved international terminal that will be attached to the northeast of T1, sitting between the existing terminals and the site for this design. Setbacks and design constraints adhere to the codes and standards set in 2012 by the Federal Aviation Administration. There are 3 main concepts driving the design of this terminal; the use of natural light to brighten and guide toward important areas, the integration of green space to bring nature indoors and mark important spots to enhance wayfinding, and the use of classic architectural techniques applied in modern ways to create a unique visible dialogue of old versus new. These concepts are very prevalent in Perth.
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The concourse is made up of 12 modules, each containing one gate, one moving walkway, a traditional holdroom, a lounge-style holdroom, and either a restroom or a concession. These modules are laid out into two main halves, one being the open half with the gate and a green space, and the other being more closed and built containing the traditional holdroom, moving walkway and restroom/concession. The green spaces are placed directly across from each gate, marking the gates visually for ease of wayfinding. This module was designed with environmental and mechanical systems in mind, as shown in the diagrams on the next page.
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Conceptual Program Layout Diagram
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Glass Systems Diagram
Program Layout Diagram
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SYSTEMS DIAGRAMS
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CHICAGO LYRIC OPERA FALL 2018 - 4TH YEAR
An opera house that captures excitement and celebrates all. The Lyric Opera of Chicago currently occupies a site on Wacker Drive, but it is too large to provide a reasonable number of seats close to the stage with good acoustics. A new opera house at the west end of Navy Pier suggests itself as an icon among the city’s skyline. With a swirling form that encapsulates the excitement of opera and the act of attending a show, the new Lyric Opera of Chicago creates a new experience. Material expression is curated to match the sense of motion and provide a contrasting journey from the exterior to the interior of the auditorium. The Lyric Opera is a place for all, where music, arts, and the people who make it possible are celebrated.
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CONCEPT
An early design concept of a curving nautilus form was refined to become the final design. This form is able to blend into the landscape to create an experience building towards the viewing of a show. In this section you can see the design iterations and ideas that combined to form the realized opera house.
A triangular diagrid facade of glass and metal panels creates a modular and customizable system where materials have a smooth transition. The only orthogonal pieces are channel glass walls along a pedestrian ramp to pique interest in a sort of “preshow� where shadow figures can be seen moving backstage.
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SITE DESIGN
The site, just to the south of Gateway Park at the west end of Navy Pier, is accessible by public transportation (subway, elevated rail lines/The Loop, and busses), car, water taxi, and pedestrians. With 1800 seats, this new opera house takes cues from its environment to create a visible and recognizable landmark among the city of Chicago. The site design moves and curls with the building while creating two circular nodes with views to the city and the lake. An outdoor auditorium gives the opera opportunities for summer performances.
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SYSTEMS
The final opera house design incorporates a high level of design coordination with an understanding of technical building systems, such as structure, mechanical systems, fire protection and isolation, vertical circulation, means of egress, accessibility, internal movement, and acoustics. The next few pages outline the major aspects of each. Research on the capacities, requirements, and approximate sizes was done to perform code compliance.
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REAR STAGE
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CHORUS LOUNGE
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WIG SHOP
800 SF
STAR DRESSING
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MECH. SHAFT
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SUITE DRESSING
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STAR DRESSING
275 SF
ADMINISTRATION
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REVERBERATION TIME: V/S T = 640,000 CF/19,360 SF ACOUSTIC DIAGRAM
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SCULPTURAL SKYLINE PRESENCE MATERIAL CONTRAST EXCITEMENT ARTS ENGAGEMENT CITY VIEWS CELEBRATION
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EPIC PARK ARTS INCUBATOR SPRING 2018 - 3RD YEAR A GROUP DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT An intimate and flexible retail space for rotating local artists. The Strawberry Hill Neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas is a historically diverse area located on the bluffs overlooking the Kansas and Missouri Rivers. The entire studio worked with the local community to design and build an arts-based “pop-up shop� from a reclaimed shipping container. The shop is intended to sit permanently on a site next to the Epic Park Arts Center so that local artists can rotate throughout the year, each getting a chance to have a brick-and-mortar shop experience. Taking a design from concept to reality was a holistic learning experience in client relationships, teamwork, and how an architectural design can actually be built.
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DOCUMENTATION
As the project manager, I was in charge of all documentation of the shipping container, from precisely modeling the original container to drawing accurate design assemblies in the model and completing all construction documents. I oversaw the construction process and directly aided in the fabrication of all wood cladding panels and all window box units for the container. As one of the closest people to the project, I gained experience talking to clients, team members, metal fabricators, and city officials. The image on the left is the final Sketchup rendering of the shipping container; the faded image is a final wall section.
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Community engagement with Strawberry Hill residents.
Shipping container pre-construction.
Community engagement concept renderings.
Using a gas axe to cut window openings.
Exterior wall assembly.
Shipping container mid-construction.
Wood panel detail. Tongue and groove boards with reveal.
Shipping container mid-construction.
Shou sugi ban panel installation.
The majority of the class was composed of women.
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CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY FALL 2017 - 3RD YEAR
An elementary school for students, teachers, and parents alike. The Crossroads District of Kansas City, Missouri is a lively and young neighborhood undergoing a lot of change as the area is revitalized. As a result, there are currently a lack of schools in the immediate area to serve young families. An elementary school at the corner of 19th and Grand Boulevard would need to address its urban context while serving the unique needs of the area. The Crossroads Learning Community is a project about adaptability and sustainability, addressing how community and neighborhood affect development, and the unique ways in which children learn, grow, and succeed.
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CONTEXT
In an urban environment, an elementary school must be accepting of its context, while still safe for students and teachers. Using form instead of fences, this building centers around a playground that is connected to the outside world, but still somewhat isolated. Each protrusion of the building is related to the program inside, allowing the school to express itself to the outside world. These fluctuations in plan also helps avoid imposing vertical planes, bringing a large building down to street scale for adults and children.
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ADAPTABILITY GREEN SPACE IMAGINATION COMMUNITY USE FLEXIBILITY TRANSPARENCY SAFETY CREATIVITY SUSTAINABILITY
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PROCESS
These sketches are part of an extensive exploration into the facade in regards to views, privacy, sun shading, and openness. They represent the chronological progression of ideas, starting at the top left and ending with the built model photo at the bottom right. The subject is the library of the building, facing west and also containing a gallery. The last image on the page is a simple but elegant solution of wood louvers, which make a 90o turn over the length of the space. This design addresses all necessary issues while also being sustainable and economical.
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1.5” terracotta rainscreen panels 1” horizonal metal furring 1” vertical metal furring Air/Moisture barrier Metal flashing 5/8” exterior sheathing
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POPULOUS SUMMER 2018 - 4TH YEAR SUMMER 2019 - 5TH YEAR Facade studies and process sketches inspire design intent. During my 2019 internship, I worked with the minor league and spring training baseball team at Populous on various projects. I did a lot of Sketchup design work and image production, so I was able to really focus on producing professional-level graphics to give clients. During my 2018 internship, I worked with the arena team on the New York Islanders’ new arena at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The project was in the middle of the design development phase so I was able to do a lot of process sketches, studies, and charrettes for both architecture and interior design. Working on mostly the exterior design, but also getting to look at programspecific building relationships and code requirements, helped to supplement my architectural education with real-world experience in the sports and entertainment sector.
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Conceptual design for a spring training facility renovation.
Conceptual design for a minor league ballpark renovation.
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EXISTING BUILDINGS
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IDEATION: FACADE
These facade iterations were part of a broader study into a corner of the arena that was previously unresolved. In the hope of adding a sense of motion and excitement, each idea proposes a way to draw the eye across the corner. Because this building type gets a lot of traffic at night, it was critical to also consider how lighting the facade might look, and what visual effects could be achieved in the transition from night to day. Some studies use a rotating terracotta tile, while others remain more vague in order to explore patterns and light.
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SUITE DETAILS
Taking the same exterior design ideas to the interior helps to create a more cohesive user experience. To elevate the design standard, this project team considered everything down to the restroom detail, working with materials and patterns. These suite-level study schemes incorporate differing ideas about motion, light, rest, and visual connection with the arena’s physical context in a historically rich, wooded area.
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Proposed adjacent to the Belmont Park Arena site is a small office building for which we were able to present a schematic design to fit into the context of the site. This scheme splits the building into two forms that play with the concept of old versus new, steel and glass versus brick. A single canopy joins the two and covers a pedestrian walkway with filtered light.
Rendering courtesy of Populous
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RESEARCH: URBAN SYSTEMS SUMMER 2017 - 3RD YEAR
Research, urban analysis, sketching, and photography. On a summer study abroad trip, I visited Rome, Florence, Venice, Ljubljana, Vienna, and Prague to study urban design and infrastructure (public space, natural features, waterways, monuments, transportation, services) and how these interact with buildings to create what is experienced as the public realm. Through mapping, diagramming, sketching, and photography, I created a cumulative research document on what makes gathering spaces successful and an integral part of a city’s past, future, and daily life. Scan the QR code below to view the online interactive document.
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RACHEL ROBERTS +1 (816) 237 6706 rkroberts@ku.edu issuu.com/rkroberts linkedin.com/in/rkroberts