britney weiser's portfolio
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This is a brief look into the variety of projects I have worked on at my five years at Kansas State University.TRANSCRIPT
WEISER
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Kansas State University
I am a Graduate student at Kansas State University, in which I will recieve my Master of Architecture in Spring 2013. Some of my main interests include sustainable design, Design-Build projects and re-use of existing spaces. Outside of Architecture, I enjoy painting, sketching in the field, playing sports, cooking, and traveling. I have recently studied abroad for a semester in Italy and am excited to apply what I have learned to future projects.
The intent of this portfolio was to consider the content of the portfolio in the same manner of designing a book. The first pages show the main parti idea to allow you to see what the main concept was driving the design. Then, after knowing the big idea, it is possible for you to understand the details and how they work together to strengthen the concept. In this portfolio, you will find my range of skills, past design experiences, and work style.
LIST OF ARCHITECTURAL WORKS
Kansas City Woodworkers Collaborative 6-9
Bowman Winery 10-13
Cico Park Natatorium 14-17
Red Climbing Company Retreat 18-21
Colorado Pavillion 22-25
LIST OF ARCHITECTURAL WORKS
KANSAS CITY WOODWORKERS COLLABORATIVE
Spring 2011
STUDIO SPACES LINKED BY TERRARIUM GARDENS
The Woodworkers Collaborative is located in the dense urban fabric of the Kansas City Downtown. In order to provide some green spaces that will withstand the harsh winters, I took inspiration from the glass terrariums used to grow plants at home. By creating these glass boxes, it was possible to both bring nature into the building as well as provide visual-spatial connections between studios.
Terrarium Diagram
(Sketchup, V-Ray, Photoshop)
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Floor 1
Floor 2
Floor 3
Floor 4
The Woodworking Shop is placed on the second floor to keep the separation from the first floor showroom. For the sake of health and cleanliness, pollutants from the woodworking process should be kept separate from the public spaces. High ceilings in the Woodworking Shop allow for hot air to rise and be exhausted by a high-powered mechanical ventilation system, which helps to clean the air in the space of pollutants.
WELL VENTILATED WOODWORKING SHOP(Sketchup, V-Ray, Photoshop)
BOWMAN W I N ERY Fal l 2011
Fal l 2011
VIEW TOWARDS THE PRAIRIE
The outdoor corridor works as the major circulation path throughout the complex. It is designed simply as a datum line connecting each building, with a view of the Konza Prairie in front of you. The circulation is linear because the wine making process also moves in only one direction, from grapes to wine.
Datum Line Diagram
(Sketchup, Podium, Photoshop)
SECTION PERSPECTIVE
SECTION MODEL
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VIEW OF TASTING ROOM
Each step of the wine making process is separated into a different building. The complex of buildings start with mashing of the grapes, the first step of the wine making process, and ends with the final result in the wine tasting room. Visitors can step into each building to learn more about each step.
Separation Diagram
(Sketchup, Podium, Photoshop)
CICO PARK NATATORIUMFall 2010
BRIDGE DETAIL IN MODEL
Bridge Diagram
The Natatorium acts as a bridge over the tree-lined creek, in-suring that this natural area in the middle stays intact and for patrons of the Natatorium to experience.
LAP POOL VIEW TO CREEK
Separation of the lap pool and diving well provides flexibility to close down half of the building when not in use. It also provides a visual connection to the creek through large windows.
Separation of Pools Diagram
FLOOR PLAN
SECTION PERSPECTIVE
RED CLIMBING COMPANY RETREAT Fall 2010
RETREAT DESIGN IN MODEL
Spiderweb Diagram
Suspended in the middle of a semi-circular cliff, the Red Climbing Company Retreat is held up by a series of tension cables. The light-weight plate system and tensile tents make it possible for the retreat to hang there. Inspiration for the cable design stems from the spiderweb, one of natures strongest structures.
SUSPENDED IN THE AIR Rock climbers use the retreat as a homebase at night. The climbers can climb the cliffs surrounding the retreat, and then descend to the suspended structure. By suspending the structure, climbers feel as though they could be a spider on its web, while keeping climbers acclimated.
COLORADO PAVILIONSpring 2011
STUDY MODELS AND INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS Located in the Rocky Mountains, the pavilion rises from the hiking trail. After studying the natural terrain of the surrounding area, inspiration was taken from the angular qualities of the mountains. The local pine wood was used in the construction of the shelter. Once inside the pavilion, you are struck with the framed view that was once hidden by the surrounding trees.
POSTCARD PRESENTATION AND MODEL The final model (pictured right) is constructed of four pine-wood planes held together by friction joints, with the most important joint highlighted by an skylight opening. The construction was handmade in the woodshop. This scale model represents the pavilion described on the postcard above. The postcard was used as a unique presentation peice along with the model. The narrative describes the experience of the hiker.
