Theshala Mills
Architecture Portfolio
Bachelor of Architecture Minor in Architecture History Minor in Sociology
Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, Oklahoma) Fall 2016
Theshala Mills Contact Information: 405-762-2006 Theshalamills@gmail.com
Academic
01 Viva Triangulorum................................... Living Bridge
02 il Abito.................................................................................. Paper Dress
03 Expo........................................................ Fashion Exposition
04 Kinetic Living......................................................... Tiny House
05 STEAM Academy...................................... High School
06 Oklahoma Shakespeare Theatre......................... Performing Arts Theatre
07 Chicago Crown Center...........................
Professional
Mixed Use Development
08 Talihina Chapel...................................................... Hospital Chapel
09 Coalgate................................................. Country Market
10 Eleuthera Building................................................ Restaurant & Gift Shop
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Viva Triangulorum Living Bridge
“Growing vertically beyond geographical constraints in order to overcome urban population growth.”
Location: The Moon
2014/ Academic Project 3rd Year Studio Group Project
Physical Model
A new city is designed in the form of a “living bridge”. When over population and pollution becomes a major issue, the human race is forced to reevaluate building practices. Building vertically instead of horizontally is the best solution. As the populations grows the community will grow as needed vertically. Break out green spaces will be used for farming and recreational purposes. Pods are used for indoor spaces which could be recycled materials such as shipping containers. Found object used as inspiration - block. 03
Viva Triangulorum
Viva Triangulorum
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il Abito Paper Dress “Fashion knows no limits.� Location: Milan, Italy
2015/ Academic Project 3rd Year Studio Group Project
Physical Model
Paper made into a dress for an exposition.
Homage is given to the traditional art of folding paper known as origami by the selection of the origami lily which gives the dress a 3-D effect. The style of the dress has a modern feel, as a strapless crop-top is paired with a high-low skirt. The various stages of folding the origami is celebrated throughout the design. Stage one is the top perimeter of the crop top. Stage two goes down the middle of the dress and stage three covers the tail of the skirt. The stem of the flower pierces through the tail and is seen from the front view. 05
il Abito
il Abito
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Expo Fashion Exposition
“Everything and anything can be a form of inspiration.”
Location: Milan, Italy
2016/ Academic Project 3rd Year Studio Group Project
Programs used: Revit & Photoshop / Physical Model The fashion dress previously shown (project 2) has inspired the design of the shading system shown. Like a flower or the stages of folding in origami, the ‘buds’ on the structure start off closed and flattened, then gradually start to open and protrude. This allows light to be filtered into the space at various levels of intensity and also adds a dynamic shadow pattern onto the floors and walls. The core of the building contains the dressing rooms, major circulation and restrooms. All other areas such as the runway and display room cantilever over the ground floor plaza space.
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Expo
Exterior materials: Steel & CMU
Ground Floor
Second Floor
Expo
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Kinetic Living Tiny House
“Of, relating to, or resulting from motion.�
Location: Transportable
2015/ Academic Project 3rd Year Studio Group Project
Programs used: AutoCAD, Rhino & Photoshop / Physical Model Living requires movement. In a Tiny house, it is important for people to be able to live and move, unobstructed. To accomplish this, a space is created that is open both physically and aesthetically.
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Kinetic Living
Exterior materials: C-Channel steel, digitally fabricated canopy & recycled wood
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The slope of the roof adds height to the interior space, allows water to run off and highlights the hierarchy of the taller living space. This hierarchy also emphasizes the frequently occupied living spaces while underplaying the more utilitarian kitchen and bathroom area. A large glass curtain wall visually opens up to the space to extend the views and the room beyond the envelope of the tiny house to the outdoor.
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LIVING REQUIRES MOVEMENT. IN A TINY HOUSE, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO BE ABLE TO LIVE AND MOVE, UNOBSTRUCTED. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE CREATED A SPACE THAT IS OPEN BOTH PHYSICALLY AND VISUALLY. SPATIALLY AND AESTHETICALLY, THE FORM ILLUSTRATES A HIERARCHY, EMPHASIZING THE FREQUENTLY OCCUPIED LIVING SPACES WHILE UNDERPLAYING THE MORE UTILITARIAN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM AREA. THIS ALSO REDUCES THE NEED FOR EXTRANEOUS PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK BY KEEPING THE UTILITY SPACES CONTAINED TOGETHER. MATERIAL VARIATIONS REINFORCE THIS SEPARATION OF LIVING AND UTILITY SPACE WHILE ALSO PROVIDING A VISUAL INTEREST TO THE HOUSE’S EXTERIOR. TALL CEILINGS AND GENTLY SLOPING ROOFS MAKES T SPACE TO SEEM LARGER, AND BREAK THE FORM OF A STANDARD BOX. A LARGE GLASS CURTAIN WALL ALLOWS THE INTERIOR LIVING AREA TO VISUALLY BREAK OUT OF THE BUILDING’S SMALL ENVELOPE AND OPEN THE SPACE UP TO THE OUTDOORS. THE EXTERIOR CANOPY PROVIDES A SENSE OF ENTRY TO THE HOUSE, AND A SMALL SEPARATION, BOTH VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY BETWEEN THE INTERIOR AND THE OUTDOORS. FURNITURE, CASEWORK AND UTILITIES ARE ARRANGED AGAINST THE BACK WALLS TO FACILITATE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SPACES AND TO AVOID MAKING THE SPACE SEEM CLOSED OFF. A RAISABLE MURPHY BED ALSO OPENS UP THE LIVING SPACE, IF NEEDED. ALL THESE ELEMENTS COME TOGETHER TO CREATE A LIVABLE, COMFORTABLE, USABLE AND OPEN HOUSE, TO MAKE LIVING TINY BOTH EFFICIENT AND ATTRACTIVE.
The exterior canopy provides a sense of entry to the house and a small separation, both visually and physically between the interior and the outdoors.
Smaller thin windows at the corners let light in and help to break up the solid walls to soften the sharp corners of the building.
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Kinetic Living
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FLOOR
NORTH SECTION NORTH SECTION
PLAN
WEST ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION East Elevation
Floor Plan
ROOF
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North Elevation SOUTH ELEVATION
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Kinetic Living
Longitudinal Section NORTH ELEVATION
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Transverse Section
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STEAM Academy High School
“To create a space where all the entities of a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Academy can have their own identity, but still coexist by working together to provide a sense of community.�
Location: Phoenix, Arizona 2015/ Academic Project 4th Year Studio
Individual Project
Programs used: Rhino, AutoCad & Photoshop / Physical Model
This building finds a way to connect these subjects to one another while still allowing their individual presence to be felt. Communal break out spaces, recreation and outdoor areas are provided on each level to encourage students to interact. The glass system provides shading from the harsh Arizona sun but allows light to be filtered into the rooms. All public spaces are on the ground level for security purposes as only students and faculty are allowed on the upper floors.
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Exterior materials: Stone, Stained glass & CMU
STEAM Academy
STEAM Academy
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Ground Floor
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STEAM Academy
Second Floor
Third Floor
Fourth Floor
STEAM Academy
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Oklahoma Shakespeare Performing Arts Theatre Theatre “To encourage and persuade movement down onto the site and through the site.� Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2016/ Academic Project 4th Year Studio
Individual Project
Programs used: Revit & Photoshop / Physical Model
The Oklahoma Shakespeare Theatre design strives to promote experiencing the building before getting to the main theatre. The floor plan is open and this is enhanced by being virtually transparent. Tall curtain walls surrounding the lobby area pull visitors through the space and lead them to the outdoor theatre or to the main theatre. The lobby acts as the main circulation space as all main areas extend from it. Visitors can enter the main theatre from the lobby through the outdoor theatre or the bridge. This allows them to experience the entire building before entering the main theatre. The Kalwall used in the rehearsal room allows natural light to enter. It provides a sense of privacy whilst giving a glimpse to the inside activities in the form of silhouettes.
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Exterior materials: Steel, Kalwall, Equitone aluminum panels, concrete & stucco
Oklahoma Shakespeare Theatre
Underground
First Floor
Second Floor
Oklahoma Shakespeare Theatre
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Oklahoma Shakespeare Theatre
Oklahoma Shakespeare Theatre
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Chicago Crown Center Mixed Use Development “A monumental Gateway to the city and people of Chicago.” Location: Chicago, Illinois 2016/ Academic Project 5th Year Studio Group Project
Programs used: Sketchup & Photoshop / Physical Model
To provide a community for residents from a wide range of social classes and ethnic backgrounds to live, work and play in harmony. This will be accomplished by fusing market rate, high-end and affordable residential housing with several opportunities for shared community spaces. This design will not only allow for interaction with other residents from within the community but also with people from outside of the community. Through the design of the plaza and bridges it is expected to draw people from other communities into the site to enjoy some of its amenities. Open shopping plazas, green park spaces, green bridges, restaurants and a river walk that follows the river’s edge into the marina will be available for public use. This tower will not only become a new gateway to the city of Chicago but become the tallest skyscraper in the U.S. 23
Chicago Crown Center
Site Plan
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Chicago Crown Center
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Chicago Crown Center
Chicago Crown Center
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Talihina Chapel Hospital Chapel “To provide a uplifting space to visitors.� Location: Talihina Oklahoma 2017/ Professional Project
Architecture Firm : Childers Architect Programs used: Revit & Photoshop
An existing chapel is being transformed into a space that visitors can come to be uplifted and comforted. The Kalwall allows natural light to flow into the chapel but not be overwhelming. The colors of the panels play off the natural tones of the sky and filter light into the space. Although the building is relatively small, having a high, transparent roof gives the space a open feeling and makes it feel larger than it actually is. The walls were painted white to allow the color from the panels to project onto them.
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Talihina Chapel
Exterior Materials: Kalwall & Brick Interior Materials: Lumicor stained glass, gypsum wall board & vinyl tiles
Existing Conditions
Talihina Chapel
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Talinina Chapel
Talihina Chapel
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Coalgate Country Market
Location: Coalgate, Oklahoma
Franchise for the Choctaw Country Market chain.
2017/ Professional Project
Architecture Firm: Childers Architect Programs used: Revit & Photoshop
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Coalgate
Exterior Materials: Stone, wood siding & metal furrouts
Coalgate
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Eleuthera Building Restaurant & Gift Shop Location: Nassau, Bahamas 2017/ Professional Project
Programs used: Revit & Photoshop
Exterior Materials: Wood. CMU & stained glass
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Eleuthera Building
This building is inspired by the island of Eleuthera which is known for its pineapple farms and the colonial style of architecture widely used throughout the Bahamas. The pattern of the pineapple skin (diamond shape) is incorporated into the yellow portion of the building. Artwork of pineapples will be painted onto the wood siding to further emphasize the importance of the fruit. The use of the large curtain walls and the angled roof give the building a modern feel. While the dormer windows, wood columns and railing around the building celebrate the colonial style architecture.
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