atchison architecture portfolio 2015
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A portfolio through the years at Kent State UniversityTRANSCRIPT
Contact
A: 6421 Swan Dr. Verona PA, 15147P: 412-355-3147E: [email protected]
Education
KKent State University (2015)College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Bachelors of Science in Architecture
Penn Hills High School (2011) Valedictorian
SkillsSkills
Modeling software AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, 3DS Max, Sketchup, Ecotect, Climate Consultant, Virtual Environments, Laser cutting
Adobe CAdobe Creative Suite
Architectural Drawing AutoCAD, manual, model making
Microsoft Office Suite
Team work abilities collaborative projects through school and in a retail setting school and in a retail setting
Leadership Student Success Leader, Stage Crew Manager(HS)
KA
Experience
Student Success Leader Aug 2013-CurrentStudent Teaching position. Introduce first year students to Kent State University in a class setting: facilitate a lesson plan given by the class coordinator
Honors Thesis (Weird Nature) Aug 2012-May 2015ResearchResearch Thesis pertaining to the interaction between Photographer Julius Shulman, and Architect, Richard Neutra.
Study Abroad (Florence, Italy) Jan 2013-May 2014A 4 month program geared toward the expansion of architecture understanding and learning. Traveled extensively in Italy. Visited Germany, Ireland, Spain, England, and France.
Petland May2013-Aug 2014KennelKennel Technician Care of animalsInteract with costumers :inform about animal care and health
American Institute of Architecture Students Jan2012-May2013Coordinated the workshop “How to be an Architect”: event pertaining to registration requirements and testingParticipate in peer-mentor program
Allegheny Intermediate Unit Sep 2010-Dec 2010Design focused experienceDesign focused experienceVisited architecture firms in Pittsburgh and toured historical landmarks Included a design based project aimed towards revitalizing the community in Homestead, PAProject juried by practicing architects
References
Jon Yoder: PhD, Associate Professor College of College of Architecture, Kent State University [email protected] 310.963.8762
Christopher Maurer: Architect, Adjunct Professor College of Architecture, Kent State University [email protected] 216.534.1225
Dario Giandomenico: NCARB + AIA R+D Associate / Architectural Design, CENTRIA [email protected] 412.299.8181 [email protected] 412.299.8181
Megan Snider: Administrative Assistant/ Inventory Manager Petland [email protected] 724.274.7877
Kelsey AtchisonStudent Intern
Contact
A: 6421 Swan Dr. Verona PA, 15147P: 412-355-3147E: [email protected]
Education
KKent State University (2015)College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Bachelors of Science in Architecture
Penn Hills High School (2011) Valedictorian
SkillsSkills
Modeling software AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, 3DS Max, Sketchup, Ecotect, Climate Consultant, Virtual Environments, Laser cutting
Adobe CAdobe Creative Suite
Architectural Drawing AutoCAD, manual, model making
Microsoft Office Suite
Team work abilities collaborative projects through school and in a retail setting school and in a retail setting
Leadership Student Success Leader, Stage Crew Manager(HS)
KA
Experience
Student Success Leader Aug 2013-CurrentStudent Teaching position. Introduce first year students to Kent State University in a class setting: facilitate a lesson plan given by the class coordinator
Honors Thesis (Weird Nature) Aug 2012-May 2015ResearchResearch Thesis pertaining to the interaction between Photographer Julius Shulman, and Architect, Richard Neutra.
Study Abroad (Florence, Italy) Jan 2013-May 2014A 4 month program geared toward the expansion of architecture understanding and learning. Traveled extensively in Italy. Visited Germany, Ireland, Spain, England, and France.
Petland May2013-Aug 2014KennelKennel Technician Care of animalsInteract with costumers :inform about animal care and health
American Institute of Architecture Students Jan2012-May2013Coordinated the workshop “How to be an Architect”: event pertaining to registration requirements and testingParticipate in peer-mentor program
Allegheny Intermediate Unit Sep 2010-Dec 2010Design focused experienceDesign focused experienceVisited architecture firms in Pittsburgh and toured historical landmarks Included a design based project aimed towards revitalizing the community in Homestead, PAProject juried by practicing architects
References
Jon Yoder: PhD, Associate Professor College of College of Architecture, Kent State University [email protected] 310.963.8762
Christopher Maurer: Architect, Adjunct Professor College of Architecture, Kent State University [email protected] 216.534.1225
Dario Giandomenico: NCARB + AIA R+D Associate / Architectural Design, CENTRIA [email protected] 412.299.8181 [email protected] 412.299.8181
Megan Snider: Administrative Assistant/ Inventory Manager Petland [email protected] 724.274.7877
Kelsey AtchisonStudent Intern
2011-2015 DESIGN portfolioKelsey Marie AtchisonProfessional Degree
“A scolta con il cuore e capirai“ -Unkown
Table of Contents
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Fourth Year Design Studio Promenade Ecology Center & Garden Adaptive Reuse Ecology CenterGeorges Malaika Foundation Mural
Third Year Design Studio Florence Visitor’s Center The Developing World
Second Year Design Studio Recreation Center Food Bank
First Year Design Studio Spatial Sequence
The basis of this semester was to explore sustainable design while incorporating the skills and knowledge of the other supporting classes in development of a project.
The semester started out with an adaptive reuse project with the goal to refurbish an old building within Sandusky, Ohio and creating a new program to benefit and meet the goals of the town.
Then another site was chosen to elaborate on the program developed from the adaptive reuse portion of the semester and expand upon or improve the program. The class was encouraged to incorporate a team based charette, a promenade, that was developed over the span of a week.
01 Fourth Year Design Studio Promenade Ecology Center & Garden Adaptive Reuse Ecology Center
Adaptive ReuseEcology Center Sandusky, OhioProfessor Charles HarkerFall 2014
Sandusky has a rich historic background in regards to industry and architecture. In recent event the town has lost its popularity and is now working to bring people back into the area. The adaptive reuse project looked to use the towns vacant buildings and lots to revive Sandusky. Cur-rently the condition of the environment has declined mak-ing it difficult to sustain attractions down town. A facility, such as an ecology center can improve water quality benefiting the area ecologically and economically.
LIVING MACHINE
AQUATIC LAB 1
LEARNING DECK SECTION B
FLOOR PLAN & SECTION
NORTH
W. WATER ST.
W. SHORELINE DR.
SECTION
SITE A
Site A is immersed in an industrial area with commercial on the East and Multi-family housing on the West.
ECOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER
The far left building is made of stone about a foot to a foot and a hald thick. The buidling in the middle with the large amount of glazing looks as if it was made of stone-on the back side, but then was covered up by concrete. The building on the far right is made of red brick with an 8 inch thickness. The towers on top are to support the tank farm currently housed there.
ELEVATIONS
59’-5 5/8” 37’-6 3/4”
24’-6”
12’-0”
40’-11”
WOOD GLASS & STEEL RED BRICK
100’-7 5/8”
The goal behind the adaptive reuse project of Sandusky city is to bring life back into the area. Sandusky city was a thriving industrial town that provided steel, limestone, and many other goods. Now the city by the bay is less populated and struggling economically. The surrounding area is well know for entertainment and has the potential to grow.
Lake Erie has suffered many ecological issues that can be addressed by architecture. The implimentation of a research center with a focus in the ecology of the Bay and by extenstension the lake, the ecology of the area can be better understood and treated. The center will also provide learning experiences and jobs for Sandusky. Ecologically , economically, and educationally enriching the area.
ADAPTIVE REUSE - SANDUSKY, OH
ECOLOGY
ECOLOGICAL TIMELINE
MUSKRATWATER FOULCANADIAN GEESEWHITEFISHWALL EYEDIPOREIAPHYPHYTOPLANKTONCLADOPHORA•HEXAGENIAZEBRA MUSSELQUAGGA MUSSELS
FOOD WEB
*Great Lakes: http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/Programs/glansis/docs/GLANSISposter181.pdf
ELEVATIONS
81’-0”
36’-0”36’-0”
The West Elevation has an irregular pattern of windows and openings. There looks as if thereuse to be a door on the second floor at one point. The topography goes down 4 feet from W. Water St. to W. Shoreline Dr. This side of the building faces a gated park-ing lot. The East elevation (not shown here) is covered by tanks from Sandusky Inter-national.
ELEVATIONS
81’-0”
36’-0”36’-0”
The West Elevation has an irregular pattern of windows and openings. There looks as if thereuse to be a door on the second floor at one point. The topography goes down 4 feet from W. Water St. to W. Shoreline Dr. This side of the building faces a gated park-ing lot. The East elevation (not shown here) is covered by tanks from Sandusky Inter-national.
City of Sandusky
Corner of Fulton St. and Shoreline Dr.
Design Intent
MAPPING
GREEN SPACES
RESIDENTIAL VS. COMMERCIAL
GREENSPACES
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
A
A
BC
D
A
BC
D
MAPPING
GREEN SPACES
RESIDENTIAL VS. COMMERCIAL
GREENSPACES
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
A
A
BC
D
A
BC
D
STONE
HISTORIC PLACEMENT
ORIGINAL ELEVATIONS ORIGINAL SECTION
ORIGINAL FLOOR PLAN
ECOLOGICAL TIMELINE
The far left building is made of stone about a foot to a foot and a hald thick. The buidling in the middle with the large amount of glazing looks as if it was made of stone-on the back side, but then was covered up by concrete. The building on the far right is made of red brick with an 8 inch thickness. The towers on top are to support the tank farm currently housed there.
ELEVATIONS
59’-5 5/8” 37’-6 3/4”
24’-6”
12’-0”
40’-11”
WOOD GLASS & STEEL RED BRICK
100’-7 5/8”
MAPPING
GREEN SPACES
RESIDENTIAL VS. COMMERCIAL
GREENSPACES
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
A
A
BC
D
A
BC
D
MAPPING
GREEN SPACES
RESIDENTIAL VS. COMMERCIAL
GREENSPACES
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
A
A
BC
D
A
BC
D
MAPPING
GREEN SPACES
RESIDENTIAL VS. COMMERCIAL
GREENSPACES
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
A
A
BC
D
A
BC
D
RESIDENTIAL VS COMMERCIAL
GREEN SPACES
GREEN SPACES
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
B
Located near the bay for convenient water access
LEVEL 1
The living machine has below ground filtration systems that run throughout the building
PromenadeSandusky, OhioProfessor Charles HarkerFall 2014
The Promenade was a team based charette. The design better connects the bay side street and utilizes and extends the existing bike path. One of Sandusky’s goals is to make a walkable city. In order to facilitate this idea the class created a board walk that communicated with the shops and services on Shorline Drive. The bike path turn-arounds and parks create nodes along the promenade. My Ecology Center and Garden was selected as a pirmary feature in the Promenade design.
WATERFRONT PROMENADE ENVISIONEDHARKER STUDIO_FALL 2014 SANDUSKY,OHIO
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0203
04
BATTERY PARK EXTENSION
“MARSH” RENNOVATION
PARK TURN-AROUND
DEFINED, A PROMENADE IS A PAVED PUBLIC WALK, TYPICALLY ALONG A WA-TERFRONT AT A RESORT OR, THE ACT OF TAKING A LEISURELY WALK, RIDE, OR DRIVE IN PUBLIC.IN THE MASTER PLAN OF SANDUSKY’S WATERFRONT, THE MAIN GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS SOCIETAL ATMOSPHERE FOR THE COMMUNITY; A BOND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY URGES THE CITY ITSELF TO FLOURISH. ADDITION OF A BIKE ROUTE AND EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING WALK WILL ALLOW ACTIVITY THROUGH THE MAIN STREET FOUNTAIN TO REACH THE MARINA AND PARK AREAS AT EITHER END OF THE WATERFRONT.
EXTENSION OF THE MASTER PLANTO BATTERY PARK ALLOWS FOR A WA-TERFRONT TERMINUS WHICH BRINGS ATTRACTION TO THE BOAT WAYS. SIMILAR TO CEDAR POINT, THIS LO-CATION IS SEEN FROM AFAR AND EN-JOYED AND EXPERIENCE UPON ARRIV-AL IN SANDUSKY.
REVITALIZATION OF A MARSHY PARK ALLOWS FOR FAMILIES TO GATHER AND ENJOY THE LANDSCAPE.
IN ADDITION TO THE PARK RENNO-VATION, A LARGE TURNAROUND HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE NEWLY DEVELOPED BIKE PATH. THIS ALLOWS BIKERS AND THOSE ENJOYING THE PARK TO COEXIST WITHIN THE SAME ELEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY, FORM-ING A STRONGER SOCIETAL BOND.
SHORELINE DRIVE E
FOUNTAIN PLAZA
SHORELINE DRIVE WLIVING MACHINE
BIKE HOTEL -TURN AROUND
THE BOARDWALK ADDITION RECLAIMS THE EXISTING REAR FACADES TO A USABLE AND ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE.
TYPICALLY SEEN AS THE CITY GATE TO THE WATERFRONT, SEASONAL RE-VISIONING OF THE SITE SUGGESTS A RECREATIONAL ADDITION OF A SKAT-ING RINK ALONG WITH FESTIVE AT-TRIBUTES SUCH AS A CENTRAL EVER-GREEN.
AS THE INVERSE SIDE OF THE BOARDWALK, THE ELEVATION OF EN-TRY ON THE REAR FACADES ACCOMO-DATES TO EXISTING SERVICE AR-EAS THROUGH GRADE CHANGE AND ADA SERVICE RAMPS.
HERE THE PROMENADE WAS EXTENDED THROUGH THE SITE TO EMERGE THE TRAVELERS INTO THE ARCHITECTURE AND SCENERY OF THE AREA.WITH RE-CORDS OF WATER QUALITY ISSUES THE ECOLOGY CENTER COMPROMISES TREATMENT THROUGH BIOSWALES AND A LIVING MACHINE. THIS NOT ONLY PROVES BENEFICIAL TO THE CITY IN RAISING AWARENESS AND FINDING SOLUTIONS, YET ALSO EDUCATIONAL.
THE PATHS ALONG THE GROUNDS OF THE BUILDING FLOW OFF OF THE BIKE PATH AND TURN-AROUND LO-CATED AT THE FRONT OF THE SITE, WHILE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN SPACES AND THE AVAILABLE FACIL-ITIES, THE BIKE HOTEL AND SHOP BECOMES A COMMUNITY AREA THAT ANCHORS THE END OF SHORELINE DRIVE AND ENCOURAGES MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE PEDESTRIAN PROME-NADE.
MASTER PLAN
ELEVATIONS
DN
NWATERFRONT PROMENADE ENVISIONEDHARKER STUDIO_FALL 2014 SANDUSKY,OHIO
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0203
04
BATTERY PARK EXTENSION
“MARSH” RENNOVATION
PARK TURN-AROUND
DEFINED, A PROMENADE IS A PAVED PUBLIC WALK, TYPICALLY ALONG A WA-TERFRONT AT A RESORT OR, THE ACT OF TAKING A LEISURELY WALK, RIDE, OR DRIVE IN PUBLIC.IN THE MASTER PLAN OF SANDUSKY’S WATERFRONT, THE MAIN GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS SOCIETAL ATMOSPHERE FOR THE COMMUNITY; A BOND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY URGES THE CITY ITSELF TO FLOURISH. ADDITION OF A BIKE ROUTE AND EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING WALK WILL ALLOW ACTIVITY THROUGH THE MAIN STREET FOUNTAIN TO REACH THE MARINA AND PARK AREAS AT EITHER END OF THE WATERFRONT.
EXTENSION OF THE MASTER PLANTO BATTERY PARK ALLOWS FOR A WA-TERFRONT TERMINUS WHICH BRINGS ATTRACTION TO THE BOAT WAYS. SIMILAR TO CEDAR POINT, THIS LO-CATION IS SEEN FROM AFAR AND EN-JOYED AND EXPERIENCE UPON ARRIV-AL IN SANDUSKY.
REVITALIZATION OF A MARSHY PARK ALLOWS FOR FAMILIES TO GATHER AND ENJOY THE LANDSCAPE.
IN ADDITION TO THE PARK RENNO-VATION, A LARGE TURNAROUND HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE NEWLY DEVELOPED BIKE PATH. THIS ALLOWS BIKERS AND THOSE ENJOYING THE PARK TO COEXIST WITHIN THE SAME ELEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY, FORM-ING A STRONGER SOCIETAL BOND.
SHORELINE DRIVE E
FOUNTAIN PLAZA
SHORELINE DRIVE WLIVING MACHINE
BIKE HOTEL -TURN AROUND
THE BOARDWALK ADDITION RECLAIMS THE EXISTING REAR FACADES TO A USABLE AND ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE.
TYPICALLY SEEN AS THE CITY GATE TO THE WATERFRONT, SEASONAL RE-VISIONING OF THE SITE SUGGESTS A RECREATIONAL ADDITION OF A SKAT-ING RINK ALONG WITH FESTIVE AT-TRIBUTES SUCH AS A CENTRAL EVER-GREEN.
AS THE INVERSE SIDE OF THE BOARDWALK, THE ELEVATION OF EN-TRY ON THE REAR FACADES ACCOMO-DATES TO EXISTING SERVICE AR-EAS THROUGH GRADE CHANGE AND ADA SERVICE RAMPS.
HERE THE PROMENADE WAS EXTENDED THROUGH THE SITE TO EMERGE THE TRAVELERS INTO THE ARCHITECTURE AND SCENERY OF THE AREA.WITH RE-CORDS OF WATER QUALITY ISSUES THE ECOLOGY CENTER COMPROMISES TREATMENT THROUGH BIOSWALES AND A LIVING MACHINE. THIS NOT ONLY PROVES BENEFICIAL TO THE CITY IN RAISING AWARENESS AND FINDING SOLUTIONS, YET ALSO EDUCATIONAL.
THE PATHS ALONG THE GROUNDS OF THE BUILDING FLOW OFF OF THE BIKE PATH AND TURN-AROUND LO-CATED AT THE FRONT OF THE SITE, WHILE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN SPACES AND THE AVAILABLE FACIL-ITIES, THE BIKE HOTEL AND SHOP BECOMES A COMMUNITY AREA THAT ANCHORS THE END OF SHORELINE DRIVE AND ENCOURAGES MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE PEDESTRIAN PROME-NADE.
MASTER PLAN
ELEVATIONS
DN
N
PROMENADE EXTENDED PROMENADE
Below shows the adaptation of the promenade for the following project(the Ecology Center)
WATERFRONT PROMENADE ENVISIONEDHARKER STUDIO_FALL 2014 SANDUSKY,OHIO
01
0203
04
BATTERY PARK EXTENSION
“MARSH” RENNOVATION
PARK TURN-AROUND
DEFINED, A PROMENADE IS A PAVED PUBLIC WALK, TYPICALLY ALONG A WA-TERFRONT AT A RESORT OR, THE ACT OF TAKING A LEISURELY WALK, RIDE, OR DRIVE IN PUBLIC.IN THE MASTER PLAN OF SANDUSKY’S WATERFRONT, THE MAIN GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS SOCIETAL ATMOSPHERE FOR THE COMMUNITY; A BOND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY URGES THE CITY ITSELF TO FLOURISH. ADDITION OF A BIKE ROUTE AND EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING WALK WILL ALLOW ACTIVITY THROUGH THE MAIN STREET FOUNTAIN TO REACH THE MARINA AND PARK AREAS AT EITHER END OF THE WATERFRONT.
EXTENSION OF THE MASTER PLANTO BATTERY PARK ALLOWS FOR A WA-TERFRONT TERMINUS WHICH BRINGS ATTRACTION TO THE BOAT WAYS. SIMILAR TO CEDAR POINT, THIS LO-CATION IS SEEN FROM AFAR AND EN-JOYED AND EXPERIENCE UPON ARRIV-AL IN SANDUSKY.
REVITALIZATION OF A MARSHY PARK ALLOWS FOR FAMILIES TO GATHER AND ENJOY THE LANDSCAPE.
IN ADDITION TO THE PARK RENNO-VATION, A LARGE TURNAROUND HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE NEWLY DEVELOPED BIKE PATH. THIS ALLOWS BIKERS AND THOSE ENJOYING THE PARK TO COEXIST WITHIN THE SAME ELEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY, FORM-ING A STRONGER SOCIETAL BOND.
SHORELINE DRIVE E
FOUNTAIN PLAZA
SHORELINE DRIVE WLIVING MACHINE
BIKE HOTEL -TURN AROUND
THE BOARDWALK ADDITION RECLAIMS THE EXISTING REAR FACADES TO A USABLE AND ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE.
TYPICALLY SEEN AS THE CITY GATE TO THE WATERFRONT, SEASONAL RE-VISIONING OF THE SITE SUGGESTS A RECREATIONAL ADDITION OF A SKAT-ING RINK ALONG WITH FESTIVE AT-TRIBUTES SUCH AS A CENTRAL EVER-GREEN.
AS THE INVERSE SIDE OF THE BOARDWALK, THE ELEVATION OF EN-TRY ON THE REAR FACADES ACCOMO-DATES TO EXISTING SERVICE AR-EAS THROUGH GRADE CHANGE AND ADA SERVICE RAMPS.
HERE THE PROMENADE WAS EXTENDED THROUGH THE SITE TO EMERGE THE TRAVELERS INTO THE ARCHITECTURE AND SCENERY OF THE AREA.WITH RE-CORDS OF WATER QUALITY ISSUES THE ECOLOGY CENTER COMPROMISES TREATMENT THROUGH BIOSWALES AND A LIVING MACHINE. THIS NOT ONLY PROVES BENEFICIAL TO THE CITY IN RAISING AWARENESS AND FINDING SOLUTIONS, YET ALSO EDUCATIONAL.
THE PATHS ALONG THE GROUNDS OF THE BUILDING FLOW OFF OF THE BIKE PATH AND TURN-AROUND LO-CATED AT THE FRONT OF THE SITE, WHILE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN SPACES AND THE AVAILABLE FACIL-ITIES, THE BIKE HOTEL AND SHOP BECOMES A COMMUNITY AREA THAT ANCHORS THE END OF SHORELINE DRIVE AND ENCOURAGES MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE PEDESTRIAN PROME-NADE.
MASTER PLAN
ELEVATIONS
DN
N
Ecology Center & Learning GardenSandusky, OhioProfessor Charles HarkerFall 2014
Sandusky has experienced a lot of issues pertaining to water quality along with environmental related issues due to the imbalance of the lake. Through design, a facility to improve the quality of the lake and the adjacent areas is possible. The ecology center incorporates a bioswale and a living machine to enhance water quality. Educational programs and resources are worked into the building to raise awareness of the current environmental issues in a fun and intriguing way.
Connectivity from site to site via promenade
Activation of program on promenade
SERVICE
CIRCULATION
GARDEN/ LIVING MACHINE
AQUATIC
SPLASH PARK
The raised promenade created by Harker’s studio class made storefronts along Shoreline Drive more accessible. The program also extended the bike path to promote a car free down town.
Here the promenade was extended through the site to emerge the travelers into the architecture and scenery of the area.
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
1. VENTILATION MECHANISM
Window mechanisms at the top of the roof on the side of the glazing open when the space gets too hot.
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The double facade prevents extreme temperatures during hot and cold climates.
4. BIOSWALE
5. LIVING MACHINE
MULCH
PERFORATED PIPE AND GRAVEL
PONDING AREA
The bioswale collects storm water, helping to prevent flooding and pollution.
TIDAL CELLS
FISH TANKS
WET LANDS
LAKE WATER
The living machine recycles water to release back into the lake or use as grey water in the toilets.
2. RAIN WATER STORAGE TANK
Rainwater will be col-lected in a gutter system along the low end of the roof. The rainwater will then be used for water-ing the plants within the center and can be used as grey water within the building, such as the toilets.
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3. DOUBLE ENVELOPE FACADE
SPLASH PARK & GARDEN-SUMMER
ICE RINK & GARDEN-WINTER
GREEN ROOF AQUATIC LAB
GARDEN GATEWAY
02 Georges Malaika Foundation Mural
At the end of Spring semester 2014 I was contacted by Professor Chris Maurer about the opportunity to create a mural for a school for girls in the Congo. Chris had worked with the group that designed the school and kept in contact with the founder, Noella Coursaris Musunka. Through the summer I designed a mural that would incorporate women’s empowerment and Congo Pride.
This project aimed toward the expression of women’s empowerment and pride in the Congo. The GMF school for girls teaches young girls and women how to read and write. They value literacy and an independent woman.
Textiles are a very prominent trade within the Congo among women. These textiles sometimes tell a story or symbolize something of value. A bird represents freedom.
GMF MuralCongo, AfricaGeorges Malaika FoundationProfessor Chris MaurerSummer 2014
The school itself uses an angel reading as their logo, which is incorporated into the mural.
The hills represent the Congo and a familiar logo used by a womens empowerment group. The children are real girls that attend the school in cartoon form.
From the pictures provided to me, the girls are very lively and spirited and portraying this was important.
03 Third Year Design Studio Florence Visitor’s Center The Developing World
This year was split between traveling abroad and a semester of Design for the Developing World. The overall goal was to refine investigative and problem solving skills in the area of site design. The year was heavily grounded in cultural exploration and sustainable techniques.
The visitor’s center stimulates Florentine Culture. Florence as a whole is represented as a heavy portion of the building while the elements that are characteristic of Florence are freely extended from the whole of Florence. These components are food & wine, crafts, architecture, and art & performance.
Florence Visitor’s CenterPiazza Annigoni, ItalyProfessor Andrea PonsiSpring 2014
CraftsArchitecture Art and PerformanceFood and wine
LEVEL 1
GROUND LEVEL WEST FACADE
LEVEL 2
SECTION B
LEVEL 1 FOOD & WINE ENTRANCE
PROGRAM THROUGH VIEW-FRAMED MARKET
Expression ResidenceRwanda, AfricaProfessor Chris MaurerFall 2013
Rwanda is deprived of many freedoms that the U.S. has. Since the Genocide of 1994 Rwanda has been trying to rebuild and maintain a very strict government. These people need an outlet and expression of art can greatly help the oppression they face everyday. Art walls and studios have been implemented to encourage freedom of expression. In collaboration with Dana Libert the Master Plan was developed to create a central view with the ability to have individual functions. This allows several opportunities for expression.
LEVEL 1 CLIMBING WALLAERIAL MODEL VIEW
OUTSIDE EAST FACADE RENDER
EAST ELEVATION
DRAWN PERSPECTIVE
DRAWN PRELIMINARY FACADE
Studio Residential
Stage
Road
Public building
Education
Public Collective
Art/Studio Living
Cisterns
Low density Living
ART GARDEN
EXPRESSION WALLS
EXPRESSION LIFTS
CLIMBING BLOCKS
MASTER PLAN
Expression Walls
Walls that allow for artistic expression and can be seen from the stage, at the bottom of the site, while the walls are located towards the top of the site.
Expression Lifts
Element placed towards the bottom of the site near the stage for alternate area to view the stage. Also can be used for smaller gatherings.
Art Garden
Allows for a place for artists to put there work and be viewed much like an outdoor gallery.
Climbing Blocks
Multipurpose space allowing for graffiti and also used for seating and climbing. Allows for view of stage and central mall area.
The terraced landscape influences a view toward a speaker during an event and also creates individual programing for smaller events.
ART GARDEN
EXPRESSION WALLSCLIMBING BLOCKS
EXPRESSION LIFTS
Allows for a place for artists to put these work and be viewed much like an outdoor gallery.
Multipurpose space allowing for graffiti and also used for seating and climbing. Facilitates a view of the stage and central mall area.
Walls that provide a surface for artistic expression. Can be seen from the stage, at the bottom of the site, while the walls are located at the higher elevation of the site.
Elements placed toward the bottom of the site near the stage for alternate area to view the stage. Also can be used for smaller gatherings.
04 Second Year Design Studio Recreation Center Food Bank
Second year design studio incorporated the design of visible and invisible conditions. Formal compositional strategies and tools enabled the representation of a project by means of presentation. Moral, conceptual, and physical understanding were explored through both semesters furthering the development of design thinking.
Recreation CenterKent, OhioProfessor Edwardo VillagomezSping 2013
The recreation center is programed to understand the movement of a person. in this project, a Bruce Lee fight seved as inspiration. The action and recoil of an impact or the intensity of the work out was used to shape the activity wihtin the Recreation Center. As you move through the center the work out splits off into separate locations, but the previous activity can be viewed through various translucent spaces. Progression plays a large role in the design by means of sequence and movement.
PRELIMINARY MODEL SECTION MODEL thru. YOGA AND MMA TRAINING AREAS
AXON DISPLAYING ACTIVITY
FIGHT DIAGRAM
SECTION B
LEVEL 1B
A
BalanceLow IntensityTrainingHigh Intensity
Each diagramdepicts the action and reaction of a fight between Bruce Lee and Robert Baker
Bruce Lee
Robert Baker
Food BankKent, OhioProfessor Christopher DiehlFall 2012
The spaces are meant for observation. Many learning gardens and classroom are found throughout the program. The visitors can see the importance of a food bank within the community and participate in the many educational and volunteer opportunities. The storage of the food is directly viewed from the exterior in order to note the amount of food the bank has and how the bank operates.
AXON
TREE LEARNING GARDEN
CAFEGARDENS
TERRACED SOCIAL GARDEN
INTERIOR LOBBY GARDEN
GARDEN AUDITORIUM
SECTION A
SECTION B
PERSPECTIVE LEVEL 1
05 First Year Design Stuido Spatial Sequence
First year design studio encompassed the development of spatial conditions and understanding. The beginnings of technical draw-ing, rendering, and conceptual design were developed during the two semesters. The first semester consisted of drawing and modeling assignments directed toward conceptual thought and visual representation. The second semester weighed on Raum Plan versus Plan Libre and 2-D and 3-D form design and relationships.
Spatial SequenceProfessor David ThalFall 2011
This project stresses the importance of sequence, view, and human scale. The viewing deck looks out into the distance with reflection pools and built-in seating. Heavily influenced by the Barcelona Pavilion by Mies Van Der Rohe. The project encourages reflection and meditation.
SECTION
PRELIMINARY SKETCH 1
PRELIMINARY SKETCH 2
CREDITS
Promenade-completed and designed by Professor Charles Harker’s Fall 2014 Design Studio Class
GMF MURAL -acquired by Professor Chris Maurer-Photography: Noella Coursaris Musunka-Painter: appointed by the Georges Malaika Foundation -Patternds: http://www.ktmade.com
Rwanda Freedom of Expression Master Plan-Designed in collaboration with Dana Libert