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This is my portfolio illustrating my interest in art and architecture. It is made from projects in my academic and professional careers.

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Alison PriceAlison Price

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Growing up in an artistic family, creative expression was always encouraged. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t either dancing or drawing. My participation in and love of the visual and performing arts is a natural complement to the study of architecture, and helps to

clearly define my point of view.

MMy portfolio should speak directly of my aesthetic, as well as capabilities. Integral to that is the successful demonstration of the relationship between the arts and architecture. Within these pages are a series of

photography, art and real-world projects that exemplify how I interpret design. Using elements of image, abstraction and movement, I explore how art teamed

with funwith function transforms into architecture.

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eye: (n) regard, view, or intention; the power of seeing

examples- manual photography digital photography

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hand: (n) skill, workmanship, characteristic touch

examples- shadow box watercolor, graphite, pastel studies travel sketches

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mind: (n) purpose, intention, or will; tool to create

examples- academic projects professional projects

mind: (n) purpose, intention, or will; tool to create

examples- academic projects professional projects

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Funky FoamBeauty can be made out of even the simplest matters. Apply contours and shadows to a piece of funky foam, and an organic form emerges from the depths, transforming a once banal material into an eye-catching structural framework.

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Bus StopTTwo missions united under one project. Find inspiration in the human form, then take the abstract renderings and apply them realistically to create a pedestrian bus stop. The visual impression of people waiting (the body’s weight distribution) gave the form its shape, while practical elements were interwoven to combat weather and safety obstacles.

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Urban Youth Wellness CenterTTransition is as important to architecture as it is in life. The Wellness Center’s purpose is to help urban youths grow into strong individuals. The site, situated on hilly terrain, offers seven levels, each one higher than the next. Although the elevation could have been problematic, it became a defining feature used to personify the mission of growth and upward progression. Connecting the levels is a light tunnel. Starting out narrow, but broadening with each progressive step, it transitions the most private rooms on the lower level to the open and airy basketball court at the top.

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River Artist CommunityAArchitecture is about fulfilling a need. In Mount Holly, NC, it was to create a structure that would reinvigorate a town drained by a sagging economy. Connecting the community and attracting youth were key objectives. It was equally important to respect the industrial significance of the site, while incorporating residential elements for curb appeal.

CCreating a river-front artist community on an existing factory site accomplished both goals, while breathing life into a dilapidated facility that represented the area’s dormancy.

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Firebird Arts CenterEmbEmbracing the historical significance of a structure is an important part of preserving the past, while redefining the future. The anchor of this factory is the chimney, which draws a visual axis connecting the new elements together. Prefabricated pods (inexpensive, easily assembled units), define the interior space for each discipline and provide the flflexibility needed at any particular moment. If a performer desires seclusion, it is easily attainable. If, on the other hand, artistic inspiration is craved, the pods can open. The inner core is an approachable, collaborative space, inspired by the existing clerestory. Here, art, dance, music and theater unite for creative stimulation.

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Luray AirportIIncorporating materials organic to the location adds another layer of authenticity and cultural significance to any project. Natural stone found at Luray Caverns was used to create the curved wall welcoming passengers inside. Generous sloping ceilings and wide windows capture the powerful mountain views. The environmentally sustainable materials continue the philosophy, and speak to unspoiled surroundings. If completed, Luray Airport will be the first LEED aLEED accredited airport in Virginia.

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Orange County AirportCCapitalizing on the rural architecture of Orange County, The airport serves as a nod to the farming culture. Metal roofing and simple massing evoke the idea of a barn, while the vast indoor space replicates the external expanse of the agrarian community. Adding walls of glass highlighted the surrounding farmland and bring the outside in.

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Alison R Price, LEED AP7111 Club Vista LaneRichmond, VA 23229

[email protected]

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