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Ragan allenArchitectural Collection | 2011-Present

Ragan allenArchitectural Collection | 2011-Present

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academic WoRks

PRofessional WoRk

Ankrom Moisan Architects_ pg 03

PeRsonal WoRk

Singapore & Malaysia_pg 69

DIGITAL SKILLS

INTERESTS

ARTISTIC SKILLS3D Physical Modeling. Drawing: Ink, Charcoal, Graphite, Stained Glass, Photography

Running, Cooking/Baking, Traveling, Home Improvement Tasks

Proficient with Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite , Microsoft Office SuiteSome Experience with Auto-CAD, Grasshopper, & Rhino

skills/inteRests

education

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (2011-PRESENT)

U.S. GRANT HIGH SCHOOL (2007-2011)

STUDY ABROAD (JANUARY 2013)Studied Singapore and Malaysian architecture, design, and culture

Cumulative GPA 4.0

Master of Architecture Candidate, Graduation 2016Current cumulative GPA 3.83

STUDIO 804 - GRADUATE YEAR (2015-2016)Design/Build Studio at the University of KansasPresently constructing a LEED Platinum Home in East Lawrence

INTERN, ANKROM MOISAN ARCHITECTS (SUMMER 2014 & 2015)

ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, AND ENGINEERING MENTOR PROGRAM (2009-2011)

INTERN, AMERICAN BLIMP CORPORATION (SUMMER 2013)Worked with engineers to organize and archive construction documents

ACE is a national program for high school students interested in pursuing a career in building technologyDeveloped two separate buildings, a library in the Pearl District in Portland, and a boathouse on the waterfront. Collaborated with professional architects and engineers

2014 | Worked on mixed-use development on Naito Parkway within historic district. The six floors contain retail, offices, classrooms, apartments. Project is due to be completed summer of 2016. Conducted site research, fabricated multiple chipboard models for presentations, assisted with developing graphic maps. 2015 | Assisted with 23 story high rise apartment complex in Los Angeles, CA. Worked primarily with the Revit lead to adjust graphics within the collaborative model. Additionally worked with the interior designer to develop the amenity spaces in Sketchup and adobe software with regards to vegetation, furniture, and building qualities.

WoRk exPeRience

STUDIO 804 (2015 - 2016)Design/build graduate studio where we designed then constructed a LEED Platinum (92.5/110pts pending) home. Primary responsibilities included siding acquisition, material research, kitchen layout, and the creation of a final informational book.

Studio 804_pg 13

Armitage Pavilion_pg 59

Brown Education Complex_pg 29

Emerging Economies_pg 47

Ankrom Moisan Architects_ pg 09

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ACADEMIC HONORSAIA Kansas Honor Award | Armitage Pavilion (October 2014)Architect’s Newspaper Best of Design, Honorable Mention | Armitage Pavilion (January 2015)AIAS KU Mark of Distinction Award | Best Study Abroad Photograph (November 2014)

COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOLTeam Captain, Cross Country (2 years)Published Photograph in 2010 WITS Student Anthology

Division 1 Cross Country (2 years) and Track (1 year)Member of the Student Athlete Advisory CommitteeHonor Roll: 2011-2015Named to the First Team Academic All Big 12 list 2012-2013

RefeRences

DAN ROCKHILL (ROCKHILL & ASSOCIATES)

TODD ACHELPOHLUniversity of Kansas [email protected]

J.L. Constant Distinguished Professor, Studio [email protected]

MATT KELINMANNUniversity of Kansas Adjunct [email protected]

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historic review board members.The building will include ground floor retail/education space, rent-able office space on floors 2-4, and affordable apartments on the 5th and 6th floors. Ankrom Moisan is also planning to relocate to the 3rd and 4th floors of the completed building. This internship served as my first experience working at an architecture firm. I loved coming into work each day and listening to how the employees interacted and collaborated.

I aided the design development phase for a mixed-use building sighted along the Willamette River in Portland, OR. The project was unique in that it is located in the historic cast-iron district as well as along highly visible Naito Parkway. My role as an intern was to gather information regarding the site and to construct models that helped clarify the proposal for the

summeR inteRnshiP | ‘38 davis’

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Ankrom Moisan Architects

May- August 2014

Portland, OR

Above: Location of the site in relation to Portland districts and transportation. I did not graphically help with this diagram. It is included for reference.

Above, Right: The first proposal for the facade and building form. [1/4”=1’ scale]

Below, Right: Final proposal for the Naito Parkway facade. [1/4”=1’ scale]

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After meeting with William Hawkins, the Author of ‘The Grand Era of Cast-Iron Architecture in Portland’, our team decided to highlight existing columns that were preserved after buildings were demolished. I created 3D Sketchup models based on CAD elevations, which were later placed along the main facade in a ‘grove’ pattern.

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Above: Concept rendering of the building with surrounding context. I developed the adjacent buildings in Sketchup.

Below: Single-bay facade studies during the progression of design development. We presented these during the DAR meetings.


Above: Street frontage study to analyze how much of the rooftop HVAC unit would be visible along different points.

A zoning ordinance required any new developments to be shorter than the tallest historically registered building within the district. I was required to locate the tallest building in the national register. If I had not discovered the 80’ tall New Market West building, we would have had to remove a floor to be within code, significantly lowering the profitability of the project.

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Above, Left: To mediate between the existing building and the proposed site, I produced several models to demonstrate potential gates

Above, Right: A closer up view of the main model I created as it would be viewed from street level.

Bottom: The final model that was presented to the DAR board in August. It is now on display across the street from the construction site.

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realistic ones, create construction document sheets, and edit a parking document for the planning departments meetings. In addition to helping within Revit, I also worked alongside the interior designers to create the floor plans in Sketchup for the lobby, amenity deck, and exterior areas. The renderings seen at right and on the following page were outsourced to a different company, but I created the furniture, vegetation, and building qualities in Sketchup that became the basis for the images. During this second internship I gained valuable experience in appropriately managing Revit models with emphasis on visibility and graphics settings, labeling drawings and documents, and organization.

My second architectural internship was again with Ankrom Moisan. I worked with a new team to further develop a 23 story high-rise apartment building in Los Angeles, California. When I joined, the project was exiting schematic design and entering the design development phase. I worked primarily under the Revit lead, helping to clean up the model, adjust floor plans, replace schematic design walls with

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Ankrom Moisan Architects

May- August 2015

Portland, OR

LEVEL 23 AMENITY DECK

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The floor plan below was created for the client to highlight the exterior amenity deck’s hardscapes and softscapes, as well as its relationship to the interior spaces.

Below: The rendering highlighting the 360 degree views from the amenity deck. I suggested adding the people at the edge looking out.

Above, Left: I contributed input during a meeting with the client to discuss the exterior stone cladding.

LEVEL 02 AMENITY DECK

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My personal responsibilities for the project included researching and acquiring siding, fabricating concrete and marble counter tops, developing the kitchen layout, and designing the Schemata (the published book featuring all aspects of the project). I can confidently say that I have gained a substantial amount of knowledge regarding each component of the design and construction of this home. I am comfortable speaking with company representatives about products, researching materials, creating mock-ups and testing ideas, and using tools and machinery. I am honing my leadership and time management skills and am able to work effectively in groups as well as independently.

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studio 804: 1200 Pennsylvania leed Platinum home

Opposite: The house is bustling with activity as preparation begins for the self-leveling, windows, and interior wall placement.

LOCATION

DURATION

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Dan Rockhill, 2015-2016

9 months

Lawrence, Kansas

The main reason I chose to attend the University of Kansas was the opportunity to participate in Studio 804, the acclaimed design/build Graduate level studio led by J.L. Constant Distinguished, Professor Dan Rockhill. During this 21st year of Studio 804, we are constructing our programs’ 14th home; and its 9th LEED platinum structure. The home is located at the intersection of 12th and Pennsylvania Street in Historic East Lawrence. The home will feature an array of solar panels, highly insulated windows, a large southern facing courtyard to take advantage of daylighting and solar heat gain, and cross ventilation. Studio 804 is unique in that it is not-for-profit, entirely self-funded separately from the University of Kansas. Students are responsible for the entirety of the project including scheduling, developing construction documents, fundraising and budgeting, and actually constructing the building.


acquiRed skills

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

Meetings HRC (historic resource committee) meeting presentation to gain neighborhood project app Meetings with LEED specialists Meetings with specific vendors regarding products (doors, lighting, lumber)

Construction Documents Aided in developing the visibility/graphic standards for our project Worked with one other student to develop the kitchen layout Worked on developing potential wall sections and details for the rain screen and barn rail

Material Research and Acquisition Responsible for locating materials to use as our rain screen siding material Spoke extensively with suppliers about products and acquired samples Calculated the volume of material needed for the exterior cladding Researched sealant options needed for the wood siding to promote longevity and simplistic maintenance Researched methods to polish and seal concrete and marble counter tops

Warehouse Experiments Tested different ways to cast concrete for counter tops and accent pieces within home Used wet saw on marble slabs stored in warehouse

CONSTRUCTION

Site Work Participated in site excavation of existing foundation, and re-compaction of the resulting hole using AG3 Performed ongoing field survey using a transit to calculate heights and elevations of foundation form work Relayed existing brick sidewalk using compacted AG3 and masonry sand Concrete Used come-alongs and shovels to pull material around form work Helped screed, trowel, and edge surface Helped cut and bend rebar for the footing and slabs Used the transit to locate the high and low points in the slab for self-leveling, aided in pouring the compound onto the floor

Framing Worked with the production team to cut the several hundred rafters and joists for the roof Framed and sheathed the six gables that were lifted up onto the walls Helped to attach the rafters to the ridge beam

Insulation, Waterproofing, and Flashing Applied prosoco around the window openings to promote a better seal Painted the exterior of OSB with prosoco to create a weather barrier Attached 2” thick insulation to the gables Added ice and water shield to the entire roof Added revealsheild, a black self-adhering material, to exterior walls as final layer before batons and siding were attached Attached insulation and hardiboard to base of walls near footing with carriage bolts Developed the corner flashing detail for the base of house over hardiboard insulation, used nails and rivets to attach all flashing to house Exterior Finishes Squared and plumbed all corners of building before adding siding Installed siding around all corners and along gable ends ensuring levelness and 1/8” spacing Interior Tasks Aided with some electrical wiring, drilling holes, pulling wire, installing boxes Applied mastic to the seams in rigid ducts

Ragan AllenChris CrawfordJames DeFriesMike DeFriesNolan FikeVincent GraceffaChandler HannaAlyssa JohnstonMichael LaVanierCammie Lewis HolidayKayleen LindstromJustin MorganSuraiya MymunaTaylor PickmanPeter RyanKashish Syeda NaqviAllison WilkeMax Wurster

Below, Left: The footing is poured using a concrete pump and then is hand-troweled level with the insulation.

Below, Right: The snap-ties are cut off after the retaining wall has cured to allow for ease of disassembly.

Above: The final pieces of siding are attached on the east facade of the kitchen while the ridge cap is installed simultaneously.

2016 DESIGN/BUILD TEAM


site excavation

One of the most unique aspects of our project is that the house is located on a beautiful tree-filled corner lot-and-a-half (75’x 115’) in historic east Lawrence. This allowed us the ability to design the home around a large southern courtyard, promoting cross ventilation, privacy, and natural daylighting.

Before we could begin construction, we had to excavate the debris from the old foundation that had occupied the site from 1932-2010.

Above, Middle: While waiting for our building permit, we proceeded with relaying the existing brick sidewalk that had been neglected.

Above, Right: To level off the AB3 base we shot points periodically, placed a 2x4 across them, and screed to that level.

Above, Left: After removing the old foundation, we had to compact AB3 in small layers to create a stable base for our foundation.

FLOOR PLAN (OUTDATED)


PouRing concRete Above: The shed was poured in three batches, foundation and floor, walls, and then roof. The structure can be used during severe weather.

Below, All: Concrete work continued; after pouring the initial slab, we proceeded to pour the exterior walkway, interior self-leveling layer, and shed.

Left: The studio surveys the result of pouring the concrete footing.


fRaming Above, All: The framing was constructed in 20’ or smaller sections to allow for easier handling.

Left: The window span was created using 17’ LVL lumber that was re-purposed from a previous project.


sheathing

Exact sheathing of the building was critical to achieving the appropriate R-values to comply with LEED standards. During the initial design phase, the team intently discussed management of the wall section, placing the gutter behind the rain screen, adding siding to the roof, and adjusting the insulation around the footing. Ultimately we did not pursue siding on the roof or hiding the gutter due to time restrictions.

Above, Right: Self-adhering ice and water shield are applied over the insulated roofing panels.

Below, Right: The metal standing seam roofing is the final phase of roofing before the gutter and ridge cap are attached.

Above, Left: The 2 inch thick insulated roofing panels were fastened to the base OSB layer.

WALL SECTION


My primary responsibility for the project was to acquire the exterior wood siding. After contacting many lumber distributors, we decided on reclaimed Western Red Cedar from Ancestral Wood Products, a small Idaho business. The logs were originally bridge trusses from within the Pacific Northwest coastal mountains and they provided loggers access to remote areas.

• Researched into sustainable and affordable wood species

• Contacted vendors, suppliers, mills, reuse facilities• Calculated the Board Feet we need for houses’ exterior• Collaborated with vendors to negotiate a reasonable

price• Worked with vendors on the lumber dimensions needed• Researched different methods for treating lumber• Helped calculate the fastener needs and spacing• Helped arrange the freight from the mill to the site• Determined the board width, height, and bevel based

on the option with minimal waste• Recalculated board size into linear feet• Installed siding on the house, ensuring correct spacing• Verified and corrected the batons of the house to

ensure they were plumb, level, and square to create a crisp edge when sides wrapped corners

• Managed siding installation crews

Rain scReen Below: The siding was installed at the corners first to ensure they were square, then the siding was in-filled between the two ends.

Above, All: The lumber during all stages of processing; reclaimed logs in Idaho, 2” x 6” bunks, and finally milling in our warehouse.


As of early February we have nearly completed installing the exterior western red cedar siding on the main form, we have framed the interior walls, installed HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and are about to start interior insulation and drywall. We have been beating every deadline that we set, and the home is scheduled to be completed no later than Graduation, May 13th 2016.

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create a building that really immersed one within the topography. Rather than keep the visitors within one specific area, we enabled them to experience more of the land. We were inspired by the cracking fissures of the prairie that happen during summer droughts.We chose to plant local prairie grass on the top of the structures to remove the emphasis from the built environment and divert attention back to the fields. The greenhouse was strategically located to take advantage of daylighting, utilizing thermal mass, and providing excellent sweeping views.

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Opposite, top: The approach to the education complex winds along a gravel road and around a pond, immersing one within the landscape.

Opposite, bottom: The entrance to the complex is a sloped pathway that branches off in multiple directions to allow the occupant to explore freely.

LOCATION

DURATION

PROFESSOR

Todd Achepohl, 2015

Four Months

Horton, Kansas

The semester-long comprehensive studio was intended to gather and employ all the knowledge we gained throughout our architectural education, including mechanical, plumbing, acoustics, lighting, model building, and graphic design. The most enjoyable part of this project was the freedom to develop a building around what interests me. We decided to focus on Horton, Kansas due to its remote location and declining population. The town has the potential to become a destination for dining, education, day trips, or permanent employment. The studio was split into three different sites and programs; mine consisted of a farm complex outside of town. The programming for this project required space for a organic farming plot, dormitories, classrooms, an event space, barns, and a large greenhouse. My partner, Alex Frost, and I decided to take the project to a fairly abstract level by echoing the landscape and recessing the structures into the earth. Our goal was to

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MAP OF HORTON Top: The view from the top of the site looking south out toward the lake.

Bottom: Existing structures located within the current site, including an old dairy barn and old pony express stop.


RECESSED PATHWAY

RAISED PATHWAY

TERRACED PARKING

Opposite: The path surrounding the organic farmland varies from recessed to elevated to give multiple vantage points of the site.

MISSION LAKE

ORGANIC FARMLAND

DORMITORY COMPLEX

CARETAKERS RESIDENCE

GREENHOUSE

EDUCATION COMPLEX

BARNS

HISTORIC PONY EXPRESS STRUCTURE

REAL ESTATE ORGANIC FARMLAND

HIGHWAY 159/73

REAL ESTATE COMPLEX

130TH STREET


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Below: There are several ways to enter the complex by way of ramps and stairs. A bioswale collects water from the greenhouse roof.


VERTICAL PLENUM SYSTEM

STRUCTURAL GRID

All of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are combined behind a panelized wall to allow maintenance access and also provide a more visually appealing interior space.Our project’s structure was composed of steel-reinforced concrete; concrete complemented our aesthetic goals.

Top, left: View from the mezzanine deck looking toward the event space. Classrooms are below.

Top, Right: Ascending the central staircase toward the front entrance. A light-well brings additional views of nature into the building.

Below: View looking out over farmland from the observation deck. The greenhouse is located within the structure on the left.


A section looking through the vertical plenum, light well, hallway, exterior deck, and lower level classroom. The visitor is constantly reminded of the natural world throughout the entire building.

Above, All: The final model was roughly 3.5’ x 5’ and helped to delineate the topography.


The greenhouse offered the researchers many different ways to grow plants, including hanging baskets, planter boxes, and in-earth beds. The north side of the greenhouse was embedded within the earth to utilize the thermal properties of the earth. Operable windows along the roof edge and below provide an option for passive cooling in the summertime.

Above: An observation deck contains informative displays about the farmland as well as a view directly down into the greenhouse.


DETAIL OF POLYCARBONATE SYSTEM

Above: The greenhouse’s structure is a combination of concrete and lightweight steel which provide an open and visible atmosphere.


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Top, Right: The private dormitory is separated from the main complex and is terraced to allow privacy.

Bottom: The circular pathway allows for visitors to utilize the exterior lecture space for classes. Main complex is seen in the distance.

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emeRging economies: cheRRy Pit kitchen

Opposite, top: Rendering of the building and the adjacent courtyard space.

Opposite, bottom: Sectional perspective within the restaurant and stairs.

LOCATION

DURATION

PROFESSOR

Matt Kleinmann, Fall 2014

Three Months

Kansas City, Missouri

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venue for local chefs or those successful in the food truck business to open a restaurant.The restaurant could be flexible and change depending on the week to allow a greater diversity of foods within the neighborhood. The second floor would house an educational kitchen that could be utilized by chefs, neighbors, or students. The entire complex would promote healthy and diverse food options, which was lacking within this neighborhood.

The focus of this studio was on ‘maker-spaces’ and ‘makers’, which are creative classes of people who follow their interests and develop products with their hands, either full time or as a hobby. We interviewed several types of makers within the first several weeks of our studio.After the studio grasped the concept of a maker-space, we began to analyze Kansas City and located an area in need of a maker space to boost its local economy. I chose to create a building along 31st Street to act as a bridge between the bustling Main Street and the more ethnically diverse Troost Avenue. My goal was to fill a hole missing within the urban fabric in that area, and to draw people from all social classes and cultures together in one space. The result was the Cherry Pit Kitchen, which would act as a ‘food incubator’ and provide a place for chefs and locals to mix together and experience food in a creative environment. The goal of the building was to provide a


LARGE-SCALE ANALYSIS OF SURROUNDINGS

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Schools

Restaurants

Social Draws

Parks

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Above: 31st Street experiences constriction due to the neighborhood encroaching on the main thoroughfare.

The site was selected to increase the flow of circulation between Main Street and Troost Avenue along 31st Street. The surrounding neighborhood has many vacant lots that can be utilized for future development as the area becomes more populated.

PARKING, GREEN-SCAPE, BUILDING CONTEXT


A. House of Flowers_50’ B. Unkown_61’ C. Sol Cantina_45’

D. Acme Dock Specialists, Inc_ 40’ E. Haus Restaurant_45’ F. 816 Bike Collective_52’

G. Unknown_50’ H. Velvet Dog Bar_ 50’ I. Unknown_51’

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Left: Surrounding building facades of similar scale were analyzed for defining features.

Above: The proposed design blends in with the surrounding scale of the neighborhood.


GROUND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR 1. Lobby2. Restaurant3. Restaurant Kitchen4. Restaurant Refrigerator5. Restaurant Freezer6. Bathrooms7. Event Space8. Event Storage9. Flex / Pin-up Space10. Casual Seating11. Office Meeting Space12. Rent-able Offices13. Event Space14. Teaching Kitchen

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Above: The landscape design for the central courtyard incorporates food trucks and built-in seating to allow for increased flexibility.


Throughout the building, the party wall acts as a backbone for the space as room conditions change. As the inhabitant moves through the building they encounter the wall from different vantage points and weave through it to the opposite side. The building’s functions are expressed by the precedents seen at right.

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Above, Right The Edible Schoolyard. School education through food with a focus on science, history, chemistry, and language.

Below, Right: Lazat Malaysian home cooking classes. Public classes for tourists using local recipes.

EVENT SPACE 2ND FLOOR LOUNGE RESTAURANT SEATING

Above, Left: Sunday Soup Network. Funding creative projects with community meals.

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single-handedly determined the ratios of fly ash, cement, dirt, and pigments for every wall. Without careful calculations and testing, the stability and lifespan of the rammed earth would be severely compromised. I had not assumed a leadership role before of this magnitude before, and knowing that my calculations would permanently affect how the wall appeared was a weighty responsibility. I was completely dedicated to the project and flattered that my classmates looked to me for direction. I gained confidence in my abilities as an architect and team-member during this semester.

This design/build project was my first hands-on architectural experience. The studio consisted of 19 students, a real client, a $3,000 budget, tight site constraints, and a short four months to design and construct. Despite the difficulties requiring an entire studio to agree on a design, solicit donations, and navigate successfully through unforeseen construction process setbacks, this project remains one of my proudest achievements. The architectural inspiration for the pavilion came from the natural Kansas landscape surrounding the site. The solid rammed-earth walls rise up from the ground to guide visitors toward the Armitage Center, the red ribbon of material running through acts as a directional tool and references the natural layering of the earth. The wooden canopy cantilevers over the existing patio and the underside of the wooden members are carved to mimic the dancing prairie grasses. My role was to serve as a Construction Manager. During the wall construction, I

diRt WoRks studio: aRmitage Pavilion

Right: The final result with the main elements highlighted below, including wood undulation, prairie grass, and the organic layers of earth.

LOCATION

DURATION

PROFESSOR

Chad Kraus, Spring 2014

Four Months

KU Field Station

SHAPE EXTRUSION OF THE WOODEN DECKS

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SITE PLAN

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Above: The solid earthen walls rise from the prairie, guiding the inhabitant toward the covered patio containing seating.


WALL #4 DETAIL

LIFT PATTERNS

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Right: Progression from testing, pigmentation, mixing components, to ramming.

Above, Left: The site during the first wall’s construction, dirt being processed near the form work for easy access.

Below, Left: Long hours from 7am to 8pm were needed to complete a single wall and produce a seamless finish without cold joints.


EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC OF CANOPY

Cables, Turnbuckles, Lanyards

Welded Steel Straps

Carved Wood Louvers [reclaimed telephone poles]

Sistered Wood Beams [reclaimed telephone poles]

Wood Columns [reclaimed telephone poles]

Welded Steel Knife Plates

Rammed Earth Walls

Concrete Bell Foundations

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Above: Canopy assembly and simultaneous deck construction.

Below: Detailing the cantilever for the canopy and the attachment points for the top of the wall.


CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

ACQUISITIONS MANAGERSConnor Crist James DeFriesErin McFarlandAriel Peisen

Ragan AllenVincent GraceffaShira KohnMichael LaVanier Taylor Pickman

team Roles

PROJECT ARCHITECTSNick Colbert Chandler HannaBrittany HodgesJared Pechaur

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSCorey Boucher Matt Everest Andrew Kloppenburg

PROJECT MANAGERSMike DeFries McKenzie Liebl Chloe Lockman

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completed an urban design scheme that focused on maintaining local culture while instituting new design elements to encourage tourists to visit Kuala Terrenganu. Overall, I was most impressed population density, and the advanced quality of the transportation networks. I also loved that we had students from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia with us as guides while we were touring. They provided insight into how locals think with regard to architecture, and they also aided us in experiencing the local cuisine and social activities.

Over the 2013 winter break, I had the privilege to participate in a study abroad program focusing on the architecture and culture of Singapore and Malaysia. We spent one week in Singapore, 4 days in Kuala Lumpur, 5 days in Kuala Terrenganu, and 4 days in Melaka. While abroad, I was able to see highly advanced architectural structures and also vernacular buildings. While overseas, we

study aBRoad

LOCATION

DURATION

PROFESSOR

Kapila Silva

Three Weeks

Singapore & Malaysia

Opposite: Photograph from the top of the Petronas Tower. This photograph won Best Study Abroad Photograph for AIAS KU, Mark of Distinction.

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Above, Left: Our hotel in Melaka, Malaysia Above, Right: A staircase in Singapore that was detailed in a beautiful way.

Bottom, Right: Our design proposal for Kuala Terrenganu. It included a restaurant, space for social activities, and a hotel.

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Above, Left: My favorite train station in Singapore. The entrances can be seen under the yellow lights.

Above, Right: A traditional Malaysian village, converted into a spa retreat.

Bottom, Right: Our study abroad group in front of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.