graduate portfolio (in progress)
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An in progress representation of my architectural work at the University of Kansas. Master's of Architecture expected May 2014.TRANSCRIPT
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Beau Beashore Portfolio
beau [email protected]
www.issuu.com/beaubeashore
kansas city monarch institute
field station residences
tessellate coral wall
downtown wellness center
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kansas city monarch institutekansas city, mo
fall 2012
The project consists of a proposal for an urban architectural development located at the entrance of the greater city. The positioning of the site allows for long lines of sight, and potential direct public interaction at the street level.
As the most interactive of butterflies exist along the edges of their habitat, so too will the building be designed in the spirit of this division. Viewing the surrounding site as a collection of solid, earthy buildings, the building exists as an extension of its solid surroundings, while proving a protected edge enclosure draped in a structure inspired by the butterfly wing.
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context connect
edge engage
carve protect
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section bb0 5 10 20
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first level
second level0 5 10 20
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EXISTING BUILDING
EXISTING BUILDING
EXISTING BUILDING
EXISTING BUILDING
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exterior wall (R-59) and
intensive green roof details
triple pane windows and
ICF floor slab (R-34) details
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above: tiered entrance and seating
left: southwest corner: enclosed
butterfly vivarium
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field station residenceslawrence, ks
summer 2012
A design inspired by the client’s balance of both a rugged naturalist paired with an interest in advanced technological learning, the Field Station Residence is arranged in the spirit of this duality.
Designed as a long-term residence, the home is separated into public and private wings. While the public wing is designed as a flexible space with minimal obstructions, the private wing is designed as a flexible space with partition walls allowing the occupant to rearrange the space at any time to suit their needs.
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floor plan
floor plan alternative one floor plan alternative two
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coniferous trees bioswale ecotone reintroduced prairie ecotone existing forest
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north elevation
east elevation
west elevation
south elevation
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tessellate coral wallst. croix, u.s. virgin islands
spring 2012
Designed as an assembly for an existing building, the panel is inspired by the living coral of the reefs that surround the site.
At a microscopic level, living coral is formed of a series of layers of coral polyps, each with varying aperture dimensions. The installation, as part of a community welcome center and aquarium, serves as an interactive representation of the site with the ability to simulate the breathing coral through individual wall panels driven by a concealed linear actuator motor driving the motion to create a truly living wall.
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visibility
light
reflectance
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video captures from
assembly video (link
on opposite page)
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full video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPvmuuWu6vI
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downtown wellness centerlawrence, ks
fall 2011
In the designing of the building, two design elements were privileged – a building language respectful of the historical district which the building is situated, and a desire for off-street community space.
The building is organized allowing street level public access, both in the building as well as outside the building with a ground-level courtyard pushed back from the street. As the occupant moves vertically through the space, the program becomes increasingly private with privileged views designed to take advantage of the long horizons surrounding the site.
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top left (clockwise): ancillary
spaces, garden spaces,
horizontal circulation, vertical
circulation, service area, mind
and body spaces
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Sales Associate
- Assist customers in finding desired products throughout store
- Answer questions or demonstrate products for customers
- Stock displays with desired product before store opening
[email protected] BeashoreM. Arch., University of Kansas (913) 406.3073
4008 North 126th StreetKansas City, KS 66109
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Aug.2007 - May.2014
Masters of Architecture 2014
Cumulative GPA - 3.72
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture 2011
Cumulative GPA - 2.71
Education
- Macintosh
- Windows
- Rendering
- Drafting
- Model making
- Sketching
Skills
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Sketchup
- Vectorworks
- 3ds Max
- Macintosh
- Windows
Software
Nebraska Furniture Mart Kansas City, KS May.2008 - present
Customer Pickup Dock Specialist
- Confirm orders with customer before loading product into their vehicle
- Work with other departments to locate product throughout warehouse
- Accompany customer onto store floor to locate desired product for purchase
Work Experience
Cabelas Outfitters Kansas City, KS May.2006 - Aug.2008
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Aug.2012 - present
Computer Lab Software Assistant
- Provide in-lab software assistance to students
- Help with large format printing
- Adding money to student’s printing accounts
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