kristina lu design portfolio 2016

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201520142013 2016 2017

boettcher scholarshipA merit based, full-ride scholarship to any Colorado university. Selection criteria based on leadership, academic merit, community service, and character. Out of 1,300 applications per year, 40 are awarded.

meadhigh schoolValedictorian

university of coloradoat boulderMajor in Environmental DesignMinor in SpanishGPA: 3.814

best 2nd year projectReceived an award for my design for a greenhouse and classroom space along the Boulder Creek.

landscape & interior design intern | calvary churchPersonally designed the remodel of the lobby and worship center as well as designing an outdoor courtyard; entrusted with great creative freedom. Completed and built July 2017.

LEED green associateAugust 2016Credential ID:

11092593-GREEN-ASSOCIATE

kendall playscapes design-buildDesigned and built a playground for a low-income community as a part of the praxis curriculum at the Program of EnvironmentalDesign. Project completed June 2017.

markel homes construction co.Current permit coordinator and draftsperson.

social justice & chilean architectureUnder the direction of Dr. Shawhin Roudbari, associate professor at the College of ENVD, we are researching the intersection of social justice/activism with architecture in Santiago, Chile. Status: In progress

kristina lucurriculum vitae

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rhino + vray

other skills include: basic revit, hand drafting, model making, arcgis, python

marta lacombeFormer President of AIA Colorado South Chapter [email protected] (C)719.649.8890 | (W) 719.473.7225

greg whiteLandscape ArchitectDTJ Design [email protected] 303.443.7533

gabe chouArchitect, Director of Church AdministrationCalvary [email protected]

shawhin roudbariAssistant ProfessorProgram for Environmental Design CU - Boulder [email protected] 303. 492.5604`

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about me: I am a Colorado native, foodie, snowboarder, rock climber, self-proclaimed craft beer snob, marching band geek, and dog-lover. I am passionate about great design and actively try to challenge the definition of “what makes good design?” For me, designing is a joy and a blessing and it gives me the opportunity to exercise the right and left sides of my brain.

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Nestled in the Indian Peaks Valley, just outside of Ward, Colorado, the Colorado Wildland Firefighting Museum overlooks beautiful Brainard

Lake.

The concept behind the design for the Colorado Wildland Firefighting Museum is based upon the image of a scorch mark streaking across a

mountain side, coupled with the allusion to fire’s destructive and regenerative qualities. Wildfires are known for being chaotic and harmful

– leaving black soot and dead debris in its path. However, it is often forgotten that through this destruction comes new life and often a

healthier ecosystem. The building’s form seeks to illustrate and/or allude to this notion through metaphor, material, and shape.

The focal points of the building will be the jagged, weathered steel roofs of the entrance juxtaposed with the large, black, steel roof form that

protrudes from the gallery floor, through the space, and up and outside towards the Indian Peaks. Metaphorically, this is a representation of the

two sides to fire: destruction/chaos (weathered steel roofs) and revitalization from the ashes (slanted black roof). The chaotic positioning

of the weathered steel roofs is meant to represent the erratic nature of fire whereas the upward-sloping black roof is meant to symbolize the

growth and good in fire through its orientation of ground-to-sky.

The museum will have two main material motifs: steel and wood. This conscious decision supports the concept goals of a yin-yang like

relationship. Steel will represent resilience and the weight of devastation, while the wood will represent nature and the volatility of life and growth.

In some cases, the two materials will be intertwined and in others, they will contrast.

colorado wildlandfirefighting museumkristina lu | evers | envd 4100

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bouldergreenhouseeducationcenter

boulder greenhouse + education centerThe premise for this project was to create a classroom and greenhouse space on the East Campus land of the University of Colorado - Boulder. The greenhouse and classroom would be used for univer-sity classes, botanical research, and education of students K-12. The location of the site is along the Boulder Creek and is within walking distance of the Science Learning Laboratory, which is n organi-zation that holds science camps for K-12 children. Presently, there is a riparian ecology camp, but no safe way to explore the Creek right outside their door. The Boulder Greenhouse and Education Center will provide a safe and convenient area for riparian exploration and botanical endeavors.

First iterations of the Boulder Greenhouse and Education Center looked intensely at site analysis and aimed to accommodate ADA guidelines. Additionally, early models experimented with a variety of roof styles in order to achieve an aesthetically pleasing diffused lighting system. Vertical stratification also underwent several trials before deciding on a one-story building.

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final designThe final design of the Boulder Greenhouse and Education center serves a spectrum of users as a biology and botany classroom and/or laboratory. Primary users will include University students, faculty and participants in the children’s’ programs at the nearby Science Learning Laboratory.

location and influencesThis design is based on an abstraction of the contextual site - namely the Flatirons and trees. The crisscrossed pattern on the front facade as well as the greenhouse is a reference to the angles found in nature and Boulder, specifically.

The Center is located just north of the Boulder Creek on the University of Colorado’s east campus and is placed so that the large trees along the creekside do not cast intense shadows on the building and greenhouse. New features to the site include a pond on the north side and new circulation paths, which connect the bike paths, the Science Learning Laboratory, and the parking lot. Additionally, a sizable grove of trees is included in the new site plan - particularly around the pond - for the purpose of acting as a sound barrier and a boundary that defines the Education Center.

a Trombe wall provides passive heating to classroom b Water from roof is drained into retention bin which acts as storage and thermal mass c Shelves for potted plants d Dual sloped roof allows for runoff to drain to the south east corner where it is harvested in the retention center

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e Outdoor teaching or recreation space that overlooks the pond f Folding chair and table exterior storage g Clerestory windows, facing west and north, allowing for indirect natural light in the classroom in the afternoon h Ventilating windows for greenhouse circulation

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The premise of this project was to design a new plaza feature for the future expansion of the east campus site at the University of Colorado - Boulder. The site is located along the Boulder Creek and aims to create a place for pause along the pedestrian corridor, while maintaining a connection to the water, trees, and fresh air.

east campus master planningAs a part of the master planning process for the East Campus development, the graphics to the left show an analysis of existing forces and influences on the site, as well as topographical features and inquiries regarding the site and observations.

east campus master planningThese diagrams show a location of interest around the site. Particularly the wetlands areas and their diverse vegetated areas and topographical changes.

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East Grove is located on the University of Colorado’s East Campus in Boulder, Colorado. Just south of the Boulder Creek, East Grove spans the existing Boulder Creek Path and is situated over the northern portion of Potts Field (athletic track). With the future CU master plan in mind, East Grove is intended to be a gathering space and brief getaway for students, faculty, and community members as East Campus evolves into an education space rather than an exclusive research space. Its orientation takes into account the future buildings that are planned for the site and maintains a perpendicular alignment with the Boulder Creek. This site was chosen for its convenient access from the existing pathway, its proximity to the new development, its relatively shallow existing grade, and for its potential to minimize ecological disturbance.

The idea behind East Grove is to create “an outdoor room.” Planting design should consider trees that are water-loving and have wide, high canopies so that they create a sort of “roof of foliage”in the

spring, summer, and early fall. The water walls create a sense of enclosure and also encourage tactile and auditory interaction. The hope is that this outdoor room becomes a space for leisure, conversation, children’s play, group activities, and/or personal time. The other half of the plaza (northern side) contrasts with the enclosed area (refuge) with the idea of prospect. The wide, low grade steps to the creek draw users off the path and into an open area where they can see up and down the Creek and interact with it as well.

Additionally, preexisting conditions such as large trees on the site are left as a testament to the site as it is today. These giant trees will be left in place and built around. They currently border the existing path and will create a “threshold” line between the enclosed open spaces, as well as encourage an axial circulation for those passing through.

East Grove is located on the University of Colorado’s East Campus in Boulder, Colorado. Just south of

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DESIGN DRIVER + PARTIThe driving design inspiration for this project comes from nature’s own Golden Ratio and it dictates the proportions of the plaza & the arcs of the steps and water walls.

CIRCULATIONAs a location for leisure and pause, circulation is quite unprogrammed. The main axial progression is determined by the existing Boulder Creek path, which cuts through the plaza. From the Path, one can choose to approach the creek or explore the grove and water walls.

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WATER FEATURESInlaid into the plaza are very narrow runnels which water the grove. Water is recycled from the surrounding buildings in the form of greywater treated with bioremediation. This water then feeds the runnels to water the trees and plants in the plaza and to create an acoustically calming environment. Runnels will be sized with 3 separate runnels parallel to each other, each about 1 inch wide so that children, adults, and wheelchairs can cross them without fear of stepping in or being entrapped by them. As the water runs from the back wall towards the north side of the plaza, it is collect to source the smaller water wall before it is taken to the wetlands about a quarter mile away.

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Patio de las Naranajas (Sevilla, Spain)

UMC Fountains (Boulder, Colorado)

Central Park (NYC, NY)

EXISTING FEATURESOn site, there are several extremely large, old

trees along the south edge of the Boulder Creek Path. Rather than cutting them down,

they are incorporated into the design for East Grove and serve as an implied threshold

between the two spaces (prospect and refuge).

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FLOODING AND BANK STABILIZATIONEast Grove, as it is situated along the creek, is partially on the 100/500 year

floodplain. According to the City of Boulder’s floodplain data, the northern portion of East Grove and the parts which intersect the path are in danger of flooding. This is

why East Grove will be slightly regraded to elevate the site by a small margin and will slope away from the buildings. However, this will not prevent flooding; that is why the

plaza portions are made of semi-permeable pavers to reduce storm drain runoff. Additionally, surrounding slope stabilization will be implemented as part of the design

through brush layering. This will include covering the banks with a biodegradable fabric wrap and horizontally planting, rooted (dormant) cuttings along the grade and

native, woody plants near the top to reduce erosion.

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boulderbridgeproject

the boulder bridge projectLocated just west of Foothills Parkway and north of Potts Field, this

site sits along the existing Boulder Creek pathway and the proposed design further develops the area to suit the needs of the surrounding

users while creating new programs for them as well. Presently, there is no convenient way to cross the Creek despite University of Colorado

research buildings being on either side. Because of this, one must bus, bike, or drive an extra 0.5 - 1.0 mile to cross the creek at the nearest

bridge. This proposal aims to reconcile these unnecessary commutes while retaining the beauty of the Boulder Creek Path. The user groups of interest are researchers at the nearby University buildings, K-12 children

at the Science Learning Center, and horticulture therapy participants from the nearby Foothills Hospital.

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design influencesThe driving ordering system behind this design is based on the Fibonacci Sequence in three separate dimensions. Firstly, the spacing between each of the square structures along the bridge is dictated by the Sequence. If we consider that the x-direction, then the second system is in the y-direction and here the Sequence determined how wide the garden deck would be and the lengths of the “benches” in the amphitheater. The third system is in the z-direction and simply determines the spacing for the narrow railings along either side of the bridge itself.

The choice to intermittently leave off one side of the repeated square structure has to do with the constant change in experiential qualities of the creek itself. By repetitively leaving one side exposed, the user is continuously being exposed to new views and sounds. My goal for this design was to encourage a heightening of the other senses by minimizing the visual interaction with the creek, while still maintaining the overall goal of effective transportation.

Exemplary precedents include projects such as Dunescape by Shop Architects (left) and the NYC Highline (above) by James Corner Field Operations.

a From the ground level, the quadrilateral structures create a tunnel-like experience for the users. Lights intermittently replace floor boards to create a safe and luminescent experience for users even during night.

b The northeast side of the site includes an amphitheater/outdoor classroom space to primarily serve the Science Learning Center only a quarter mile away. The SLC offers camps in stream and creek ecology and this area would serve as an accessible space for teaching and exploring.

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c Interviews with local researchers in the area revealed that a major goal for this project should be cross-creek transportation. Many of the research groups have buildings on both sides of the creek, but no way to easily cross it without driving around. The bridge’s straightforward design accomplishes this connection, without being too “bridge-like.”

d The southwest side of the site includes a platform for a community garden and horticulture therapy center. It is to be enjoyed by local gardeners as well as therapy seeking individuals at Foothills Hospital. The planter boxes come in varying heights and the option for vine plants can be grown using the overhead beams which extend from the main square structures.

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