megan dunham portfolio resume

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Megan Marie Dunham2nd Year Architecture Iowa State University

March 2016

Enclosed is my portfolio that includes a variety of Media. This portfolio was created to show the work that has been produced work from junior year in high school to second year major in Architecture at Iowa State. Work enclosed are pieces that I feel are nec-essary to express the wide variety of skill sets that I can provide. All work belongs to Megan Dunham unless stated other wise.

Megan Dunham March 2016

Table of Contents E-1027

Spacial Sequence

Kansas City Sketchbook

Downtown Ames

Exploring Views

Rhinoceros

Two X Two

Extra Works

Hand-drafting Painting

Photography

Digital Combination

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E-1027

E-1027 is a residential house located in France. As a group task during this proj-ect was to draw the facade in AutoCAD by only using side elevations, floor plans, and pictures from online sources. As we wanted to challenge ourself at the beginning of the project, it turned out we picked the right building to do so. As we realized from the eleva-tions and floor plans, our facade would have to be mirrored in order to view the facade correctly. We also were challenged by the building itself as it underwent a restoration, there was no clear picture of what the building looked like up to date. After drawing the facade in AutoCAD, we were tasked to add color by using Illustrator. This placed anoth-er challenge on us as the original building is white. We wanted to make sure completed the task by coloring the building an subtle off-white.

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Spacial Sequence This project was exploring our knowledge on spatial experiences with architec-tural elements. Based on concepts and studying the different types of spaces, we were tasked to develop a public space area that could have many different spaces within one. Materials used are wood for structure pieces and nails for trees.

Course: Architecture 201 Architectural Design 1

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Kansas City Sketchbook

During a studio travel to Kansas City, Missouri, we were tasked to study differ-ent spatial experiences. We were to sketch multiple areas and combined them into one book. This small project helped grasp spacial experiences and communicate what we experienced through sketches.

Pictured is the completed book, as well as a two of my favorite sketches.


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Downtown Ames

This project we were to develop a commercial space for a specific user and res-idential area above. After completing a site Analysis, we were tasked to develop con-cepts that we felt would be an appropriate fit.

Pictured: Site Analysis, Site Circulation, and Concept Ideas.


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Drafting Plans The concept for my project included a user group as a writer. Then after inter-viewing a client, I was able to begin developing a concept in order to fulfill the clients requests. With other requirements of structure, and building height minimum, I was able to create a comfortable family home, with a commercial space on the lower level to accommodate the downtown experience, as well as a space for the clients own personal business.

Pictured: Floor Plans 1-3 Course: Architecture 201 Architecture Design 1

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Exploring Views Exploring with Rhinoceros, the project here was to seek multiple views of the building. Helping with communication, it allows for readers to see what exactly is be-ing emphasized in each picture. Although there may not be a full building in some, this allows for us to see inside and elements on the inside that better explain the structure of the building.

Course: Architecture 230 Design Communications

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Rhinoceros Renderings Continuing to learn about Rhinoceros and an introduction to Maxwell, we were tasked to develop a pre-existing building. As we were tasked to use materials and day-light to help, we also used previous knowledge from the last project in order to change camera views. Changing camera views and materials help complete the aesthetic of the building. However, daylight and natural shadows emphasize the shape of the building.

Partner: Shance Taylor Course: Architecture 230 Design Communications

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Two X Two Two x Two was a project completed by all second year Architecture students at Iowa State. The objective of the project was to redefine public space. Although there where many parts to this project including design, fabrication, assembling, and many more. I had a large role in fabrication and assembling. Although I was a major leader in that role, I helped where others needed me in several other areas. Including creating a hype video for our opening day. Pictured is 2300+ pieces consisting two x twos and two x fours. It took over 80 hours to assemble within a 5 day time period. Project was open to the public for four weeks and is in process of being open at a new location. Course: Architecture 202 Architecture Design 2

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Extra Work The following pages are pieces of work that I have done over the past couple of years. I felt it was necessary to include to show my wide range of skills. Including Pho-tography, use of software, painting, and hand drafting.

Pictured: Fall Berries & Interaction. Course: Independent Work

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Hand Drafting From a previous project, an isometric drawing of the exterior of a small pavilion. I appreciate hand drafting and sometimes find it easier to draft than using software to do so. I find drawing a large role in designing because you need to communicate your idea through various views and forms.


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Paintings Over the years I have done several paintings for class and for clients. I have painted a wide variety including Race Cars to Basketball Jerseys. The two pictured are both paintings that I have done during my senior year in high school.

Pictured: Empty Wine & Wax and Willow. Course: Advanced Placement Studio Art

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Photography My love for photography has grown over the years. I started to used my knowl-edge about photography in taking Senior Photos, Family Portraits, and many pictures during my travels. These photos are just the few that clients have used. The last photo-graph is from a previous travel to Minnesota.

Course: Independent Work

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Digital Combinations Images seen on the following pages are photographs taken from a previous trip to Minnesota. These images have been produced based on inspiration of the space and environment. Using Photoshop and Illustrator the images seen are final products in combination of software and photography.

Course: Independent Work

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2010-2014 John F. Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa2014 - Present Iowa State University | Architectural Design Ames, Iowa Kirkwood Community College | AA Cedar Rapids, Iowa GPA 3.5

Current Address 2007 Greeley St. Ames, IA, 50014 | (319)-899-7331 [email protected] | 2160 Wolf Creek Trail, Hiawatha, IA, 52233

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EXPERIENCE 2009- 2014 Farmer’s Daughter’s Market Assistant Manager2014- 2015 Lori Wiles Design Summer Design Intern 2015 Alpha Omicron Pi | Assistant Property Manager Run for the Roses Finish Line Co-Chair Greek Week Display Chair Homecoming Display Co-Chair2016 - Present Alpha Omicron Pi | Cabinet Chair Philanthropy Decoration Co-Chair AIAS: Iowa State Chapter | Social Chair Quad Conference Lead Bid Planner

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SKILLSAuto CADRhinoceros 3DChief ArchitectAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft OfficeSketchUp iMoviePhotography

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