RACHEL KEEVEN

Architecture is at its best when simple, but correct moves, are made. I aim to design simple partis that create easily understandable building forms, plans, and organization. The experiences of a building should not be interrupted by confusion or being lost. Simple does not mean boring though, but actually allows for more creative design decisions to be made in the details and character of the design. Smart design does not necessarily mean doing the most elaborate design, but what is right for the building and environment.

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HOT MESS 18

INTERNSHIP 26

COUNTER ARGUMENT 32

MATERIAL PLAY 42

RESIDENTIAL 44

STUDY ABROAD 48

FIELD STATION 52

RESUME 68

MoPAMUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEEDEMOCRATIC FOREST COLLECTION

WILLIAM EGGLESTON

Museums typically generate the idea of art and artifacts. When asked to question the prototypical museum, for me the gallery remained the core component, but the opportunity to create a community center that could also help liven a once thriving district in Memphis directed the intent of the design. The programming of the MoPA aims to invite users to visit the community centers of the building, but to always be reminded that the soul of the museum is the Democratic Forest Collection Gallery.

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DowntownMemphis, Tennessee

The South Main Historic District creates a downtown urban experience in Memphis that is focusing on coming back after it started to be deserted in the 1960s when the railroad was no longer used as often. In the 1980s the area named many buildings historic sites and since the 1990s has been reestablishing entertainment, restaurants, art, and living in the district. The river walk has also become an attraction. The Memphis skyline is easily scene from this area. Though the area has been coming backfor over a decade many lots are still empty or in much need of care.

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Existing BuildingNew Building

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Democratic Forest Collectionat center of building

Community 3rd FloorEvent Space

Elevation of West Facade Looking towards Downtown Memphis

The shell of a previously existing building on the site hosts a gallery and resource center for access by the community and serves as a reminder of the neighborhoods history.

9Elevation of West Facade Looking towards Downtown Memphis

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I had this notion of what I calleda democratic way of looking around,

that nothing was more or less important

-William Eggleston,on The Democratic Forest

East-West Section Showing Circulation along Galleries North-South Section through Main Circulation

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The second level gallery challenges the typical, white walled gallery space by using only minimal lighting cast on photos in a dark space. A light well projects an image on the floor through the three colored negatives used to produce an photo by the dye-transfer process.

East-West Section Showing Circulation along Galleries North-South Section through Main Circulation

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Site Plan

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The lobby creates visual stimulation to guide visitors two directions: first, up towards the galleries and then back to both the receptionist and community space.

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Cover BoardTapered Insulation2 layers of EPS InsulationCorrugated Metal Roof DeckingK12 Open Web JoistsW24x55 Beam6x6 Square Steel ColumnSpray Polyurethane Insulation FoamSteel Knife Plate4x2 Steel TubingAluminum Tubes

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INSTALLATION

LINES OF ATTRACTION

LINES OF ATTRACTION

LINES OF ATTRACTIONKANEKO MUSEUM

OMAHA, NEBRASKA

Space is greatly defined by the physical environment, but possibly more importantly through individual perceptions and previous experience. Asked to design an installation for a museum in Omaha, a small design team and I explored parametric design and spatial relationships of unusual building materials. Each mass of the original two part tensile string installation design followed the same principals, but the forms followed inverse convex and concave curves to play with the users perceptions. During the installation process, the design was reduced and simplified due to construction and time difficulties. The first mass followed the concave form from the original design while the second mass followed an impromptu shape created on site. Through trial and error during construction, we were reminded that creativity and design are never perfect, nor finished.

INSTALLATION THROUGH HDR ARCHITECTURE, INC. | GREAT PLAINS STUDIOKANEKO MUSEUM, OMAHA, NETEAM: NICOLE MATER, IAN THOMAS, LISA MILLER, MATT GOLDSBERRY

View capturing the entire exhibition including two string masses and wall graphics. The string was often mistaken for lasers.

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The plexi pieces held the string in place to form a concave mass.

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Detail view of the impromptu design using plexi pieces originally intended to form a convex shaped mass.

Detail view of the impromptu design which was hung from three strands of air craft cable.

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EVALUATE. ADAPT.

Image from Exhibition Opening Photo courtesy of KANEKO

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NOT FINAL.

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Detail view of string hung on single air craft cable to form the concave shaped mass.Photo courtesy of KANEKO

Image from Exhibition Opening Photo courtesy of KANEKO

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CREATIVITY.

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EMPOWER

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Image from Exhibition Opening Photo courtesy of KANEKO

HOT MESS24

Notches cut out of the 3/32 thick plexi strips held the strings in place while LokDots kept the strips adhered to the concrete floor.

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EVER TRIED. EVER FAILED.NO MATTER. TRY AGAIN.FAIL AGAIN. FAIL BETTER.

SAMUEL BECKETT

The installation included wall graphics showing the intended, complex mass over laid with quotes, reinforcing that design constantly changes and is in need of improvement.

Detail view of string hung on single air craft cable to form the concave shaped mass.Photo courtesy of KANEKO

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HDR ARCHITECTURE, INC.GREAT PLAINS STUDIO

OMAHA, NEBRASKA

HDR ARCHITECTURE OFFICE RENOVATION

Digital furniture installation and image post processing.

Experienced space renovation and construction first hand.

Direct understanding of office layouts increase or decrease

productivity and collaboration.

The architecture floor was renovated with a variety of collaboration spaces along with a much more open studio that allowed for a greater density of employees.

A large hall created a meeting space that could host 150 employees at the headquarters.

The material library was relocated to a two story atrium space that also served as a large charrette space for teams.

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TH!NKDesign of Super-graphic frit pattern and paneling system.Direct contact with international consultant about design issues and communication.

MENTORS: TOM TRENOLONE, AIA, CHRIS BARNWELL, AIA, and MICHAEL P. HAMILTON, AIATEAM: KEVIN AUGUSTYN, WILLIAM DEROIN, MATTHEW GOLDSBERRY, DAVID HINSLEY, AIA, LISA MILLER, MATTHEW STOFFEL, IAN THOMAS

The TH!NK building served as a comprehensive health facility.

Example of frit paneling design based on neurons.

INTERNSHIPMIXED-USE INFILL

HOTEL RENOVATIONDOWNTOWN IOWA CITY,

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MidWestOne BankPedestrian Mall

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BLACK HAWKMINI PARK

The mixed-use building was designed as an urban infill to create a higher housing density downtown.

Restoring the Jefferson Hotel east of the mixed-use building was also a major design proposal.

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A mostly glass building breaks up the traditional masonary facade plain found in downtown Iowa City.

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COUNTER ARGUMENTHEALTH AND WELLNESS

GRADUATE STUDIO

TEAM: HANNAH KRAMER, NICOLE MAETR, LIZ NIKOOMANESH, PHIL

PERKINS, WILLIAM WEINER

With the definitive future of a declining town remaining an unknown variable, steps must be taken to ensure a new public forum possesses the capacity to follow suit as the town proliferates or deteriorates. The forum is embraced by a program which addresses and assesses the wellness of the community, both individually and communally. It is paramount that diagnostics be integrated into the new formology, a potential data grid likened to the metaphorical imagery and ideology of TRON. As parts age and decay, the datacenter senses this degeneration and immediately orders a replacement from a catalog of parts on standby. The scheme presents a counter argument to the entire archetype of the urban life cycle. Rather than fleeing from the idea of death, this alternative model embraces the polarized potential of the future of civic engagement.It is human nature to be both repelled by and attracted to change. A steadily shifting arrangement of forms within a rigid framework allows structured gratification, a method to the madness. The change inherently becomes a constant, a flurry of ensuing activity accepting a role in the subconscious background of daily life. Enforcing itself into this steady rhythm is the juxtaposition of curvilinear form with modular structure. This becomes the momentthe opportunity for variation within the system which brings with it warranted attention and attraction. Our intention is not to prescribe an architecture for the future. Rather, we motion to suggest a method of critical thinking for the here and now. We have no way of conclusively predicting the absolute needs of any population or community over time; however, we can define a system for building flexibly and intelligently, with the needs of the citizens ever the driving factor. In this way, the public realm becomes self-aware and socially defined. Cities can begin to shape their own futures, allowing those who best know what problems lie therein to apply targeted solutions.

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TOWN SYNERGY : before TOWN SYNERGY : after

C O U N T E R A R G U M E N T

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The building at full capacity would host a full recreation center, critical access hospital, and elderly living center. The outdoor spaces would be accessible at all times by the public.

Many rural towns downtown areas are becoming vacant and inactive. The building site in the Haxtun case study sits directly behind main street to help increase the density of the downtown area. Direct access between the building and main street through the Public Forum encourages use of all spaces on the block.

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As a towns population decreases, the building will be able to deconstruct as necessary without leaving a large empty building that attracts vandalism or vacancies throughout the structure.

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PARTIAL VISION

VISION DOOR SOLID

The perforated panel design used in the Haxtun case study was based off of agricultural patterns typically found in rural landscape based on irrigation radii.

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THERE ARE OVER 2,200 RAILWAY STATIONS IN THE US

An expandable structure and paneling system allows for building additions and deductions to be completed without taking apart the entire building. Compactable packaging also allows for easier rail transportation between sites.

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Expansion NeededVertically

MATERIAL PLAYCONCRETE PLANTER

2 WEEK STUDYDESIGN-BUILD STUDIO

The class divided into 5 teams to explore the material properties of metal, concrete and wood.

The final product was sleek, glossy and had a feminine curved silhouette. It incorporated a second material, steel plate, along the interior.

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AIM:To create an 18 x 18 x 18 planter box made of concrete that worked the material in non characteristic ways.

My groups first design reveled the difficulties of creating crisp, concrete corners and the second reminded us of how important it is to build form work that will easily be removed.

BOOMER HOUSING

As the Boomer Generation reaches retirement, home design for aging Americans must change. Boomers are expected to live much differently than their parents. Many will retire from their career, but continue to fill their time with a part time job, volunteering, and activities in their community. In this project research guided design to create a space that aging in place which requires design to adapt to changes that people experience as they age. Focus was put in the interior living space versus the exterior aesthetics. To guide interior design the 600-900 square foot apartment is placed on a street corner in downtown Lawrence.

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DESIGN FROM THE INSIDE OUTAPARTMENT HOUSING

Features such as zone lighting and grab rails are strategically placed throughout the apartment to create a comfortable home that allows residents to age safely.

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Dizziness Loss of Balance Loss of Physical Strength Shrinking Joint Weakness

Depression Loneliness Boredom Loss of Perception Sensitivity to Light Loss of Eye Sight

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3 wide halls

5 turning radius

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adaptable counter heights

The design allows for adaptations to be madefor the apartment to become ADA accessible.

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My idea was to design an apartment that provided easy access within the home for the boomer generation. Apartments are much smaller than boomers previous homes and an open layout would help reduce the feeling of being crammed. The central core creates the division between private and public areas without making doors and enclosed spaces necessary.

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Laundry Room

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ABROAD

GermanyBerlin

PostdamHamburgDresdenFreiburgMunich

Weil am Rhein

SwitzerlandZurichBaselChur

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INTERNATIONAL STUDYURBAN FORM AND

CULTURE IN TRANSITION

After my third year I spent four weeks with professors and students from Kansas in Europe, focusing on visiting high-tech and contemporary architecture, learning about sustainable practices, and understanding how architecture is helping revitalize Berlin and other cities.

Heidi Weber MusuemLe Corbusier

Zurich, Switzerland

Jewish MuseumDaniel LibeskindBerlin, Germany

Einstein TowerErich Mendelsohn

Potsdam, Germany

Berlin Philharmonic Hans ScharounBerlin, Germany

AEG Factory Peter Behrens

Berlin, Germany

Signal BoxHerzog and de Meuron

Basel, Switzerland

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Environmentally Sustained NeighborhoodFrieburg, Germany

Summer of 1972 OlympiaparkGnther Behnisch Munich, Germany

Residential Buildings Along RiverfrontHamburg, Germany

View from Residential HillsideTrin, Switzerland

Allianz ArenaHerzog and de Meuron

Munich, Germany

Zurich University LibrarySantiago CalatravaZurich, Switzerland

VitraHausHerzog and de Meuron

Weil am Rhein, Germany

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe Peter Eisenman Berlin, Germany

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Therme ValsPeter Zumthor

Vals, Switzerland

Schaulager MuseumHerzog and de Meuron

Basel, Switzerland

Church of Reconciliation Memorial ChapelPeter Sassenroth and Rudolf Reitermann

Berlin, Germany

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Treptow CremetoriumAxel Schultes Architects

Berlin, Germany

Shelter for Roman RuinsPeter Zumthor

Chur, Switzerland

Sacred Heart ChurchAllmann Sattler Steelers

Munich, Germany

FIELD STATIONNORTH LAWRENCE, KANSAS

DESIGN-BUILD STUDIO

TEAM: KYLE KUTZ, NICOLE MATER, MARIAH TREVIZO

The KU Field Station received a grant to expand their infrastructure with a small year round greenhouse, a larger uncontrolled greenhouse, a multipurpose space and fenced research space. Our design-build studio was asked to propose designs for the new facility.

We worked in groups similar to a firm and studied the research, users, and site at the Field Station. First, five groups proposed a custom and semi-custom design. We critiqued our designs to reach what the client really wanted and needed, and reduced the design to three. My group proposed a semi-custom design that used a Varco Pruden rigid frame. The client was happy that our design paid attention to their needs and likes and the conditions of the site and worked functionally for the research.

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The Field Station is north of the universitys campus in a very

rural setting. The site consists of experimental ponds and forests. The existing buildings are placed

randomly near the entry of the site and are mainly prefabricated sheds.

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Our Main IdeasWe will frame the natural environment with the new built forms, maximizing the views of the site and creating practical and sustainable work spaces. We will emphasize a connection to downtown Lawrence by establishing sight lines to the south in order to maintain a stronger relationship to the city and emphasize its identity as part of the University.

Expand Controlled AreaFuture experimental land expands to the north.

We were first asked to develop a master plan for the site. Our master plan provides guidelines for future land use that are based on our main goals for design.

Revitalize/BeautifyThis land provides the prettiest view of thefieldstation. We propose to beautify it with a native Kansas landscape to give the Field Station a face.

Restore/PreserveLet the second generation growth to the west grow back to a natural wooded Kansas landscape.

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1 Glasshouse2 Multipurpose Space3 Greenhouse4 Outdoor Patio/Classroom

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The view from the Multipurpose Room and Outdoor Classroom looked directly out to the ponds and prairie grass field.

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The tower and building were physically connected by an extension of the buildings knee wall.

The recycled telephone pole planks were oriented vertically to exaggerate the height of the tower.

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The TowerTo create a connection to KUs campus we designed a tower that allows views to the campus, and the surrounding site. The tower also allows the Field Station to harvest wind energy and bring Internet access to the rural area of town, which is a possible source of revenue for the Field Station.

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A polycarbonate, panel facade system was designed for south sun exposure to the greenhouse spaces.

A large garage door at the entrance and the three pivoting doors to the Outdoor Classroom framed a view through the building to the prairie grass field and ponds.

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Semi-Custom DesignThe building is based on a clear bay system. Varco Pruden rigid-frame structural elements have a thirty-five foot span and sit sixteen feet apart on concrete footings. By choosing the increment of sixteen feet, we are maximizing the use of materials, as most materials are manufactured in increments of four feet.

The bay system also allows for the option of expansion in the future. The thermal and skin elements then are applied to the structure sequentially in a rapid process. The refined elements, such as the rain screen and custom doors can be crafted off site and attached to the building at a later stage.

Foundation Piers Concrete Knee Wall Concrete Flooring

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Three pivoting doors opened to create a continuousMultipurpose and Outdoor Classroom Space.

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Peg board was chosen for its functionality within the warehouse, to make organization and storage easier. It also allows the walls to breathe more easily, in the case that any moisture vapor needs to escape. It is more durable than gypsum board and is installed with precisely placed, exposed fasteners.

A bed of river rocks at the base of each wall ensures that water runoff will percolate back into the water table and helps the perimeter resist puddling. It filters out contaminants, like fertilizers, making the site more sustainable. It also grounds the building to the landscape in a clean, minimal aesthetic.

Two vapor barriers were chosen. Perm-A-Barrier for vertical surfaces, because it is permeable and allows vapors to escape if they do enter. It is self seaming. On the roof, because it is better for horizontal surfaces, Ice and Water Shield seals out all moisture to ensure the roof does not leak.

The materials chosen were based on their performance and functionality and stay true to the agrarian aesthetic prescribed by the context. These materials are easy to install in a modular fashion for faster construction.

The wooden rain screen shades the UV sensitive vapor barrier and keeps the most direct water away from the walls of the building. Aesthetically, it emulates other architectural installations at the site. The wood is recycled from telephone poles the Field Station already has access to.

Galvanized corrugated metal is durable and affordable. It, like the wooden slots, act as a rain screen to protect the walls for excessive amounts of water. It contributes to the agrarian aesthetic of the design based on site context.

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EDUCATION

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University of Kansas Lawrence, KSMasters of Architecture Candidate, Graduation May 2014Studio GPA 3.62 | Cumulative GPA 3.69Education Abroad Germany and SwitzerlandUrban Form and Culture in TransitionSummer 2012

American Institute of Architecture Students - KU Member Fall 2009 - presentHistorian Fall 2011 - Spring 2012Treasurer Spring 2012 - Spring 2013AIAS Midwest Quadrant Conference Planning CommitteeFall 2011 - Fall 2012KANEKO Omaha, NEWomen in Architecture Childrens Camp | Summer 2013Arch #2 Exhibition | HOT MESS | Fall 2013HOT MESS Published Interior Design Magazine | Big Ideas March 2014

HDR Architecture, Inc. | Great Plains Studio Omaha, NEJune 2013 - December 2013Architectural Design InternshipMacelis Banquet Hall and Catering Lawrence, KSSeptember 2011 - October 2012Banquet Captain | Banquet ServerWingHaven Country Club OFallon, MOMarch 2009 - August 2012Restaurant Server | Banquet Server

AIA STL Scholar Award | Two Time RecipientHonor Roll University of Kansas | Two Time Recipient

Urban RenewalDetail DesignPublic ArchitectureMateriality StudiesSustainable Architecture

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