select works - undergraduate architecture portfolio

UNDERGRADUATE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO NICOLE M. MATER

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9 NEW LYRIC OPERA

22 THINKING HANDS

42 DESIGN BUILD

36 TRANSMUTATIONAL CITIES

28 URBAN RENEWAL

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CONTENTS //////////

64 MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS

5ABOUT ME //////////

EDUCATION

University of Kansas School of Architecure, Design, and Planning

Masters of Architecture Candidate - Expected Graduation in May 2014

Architecture is more than the fruition of aesthetic visions; it is a palpable way to make improvements to the environment and to the lives of many. Design is a tool that can be used to change the way that communities operate and interact. Through design studios, I have learned that informed critical changes become catalysts for infrastructural and social community improvement.

I hope that I am able to use my education to contribute to social causes by implementing environmental changes that positively effect communities and the individuals within them. My task is to become a true citizen architect, dedicated to serving others. By continually challenging myself to achieve this goal, I hope to contribute to the advancing paradigm shift in architecture, bringing design those who need it most.

NICOLE MATER,

AREAS OF INTEREST

Community vitality and urban renewal

Contextually driven, evidence-based design

Pubilc and pro bono architechture

Integrated sustainable strategies

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This design is the result of thorough study of architectural acoustics and urban design. The challenge was to create an urban space that felt grand enough for the opera, yet approachable for every day use, and create an auditorium capable of functioning as an opera house. The location of the building, in Ogden Plaza, drove

the strong orthogonal geometry of the design and prompted two circulatory axis. The ovoid of the auditorium became the most important statement of the site, being the one element released from controlled orthogonality. Though it appears spherical, acoustic concerns formed a unique shape, that functions optimally for its purpose.

NEW LYRIC OPERA ///

CHICAGO LYRIC OPERA

LOCATION: OGDEN PLAZA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 125,000 SQFT

MENTORS: PROFESSORS GRABOW, LESNIKOWSKI, & COFFEEN

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E. ILLINOIS STREET

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N. CITY FRONT PLAZA DRIVE

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N. COLUMBUS DRIVE

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The site is sloped, with approximately a

twenty-five foot difference from the north

end to the south end. By raising the north

end of the plaza, we were able to achieve

a flat plane, and create grand staircases

that lead to the opera. We were also able

to activate the north end of the site with

rentable space for retail, and an accessible

entrance to accomodate the north entry.

By filling the plaza with trees, users are

provided with shade in the summer

months. In the winter months as the trees

begin to shed, the opera begins to unveil

and assert its presence in the city.

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In a modern approach to the auditorium, subdued finishes take a backdrop to the production.

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NEW LYRIC OPERA ///

Attendees expect the experience of a

night at the opera to be full of grandeur

and opulence. The bar becomes a magnet

for socialization and display. The bar in this

design is cantilevered over the entryway,

becoming a prominent feature of the

building. From this placement on the site,

the best views of the city can be seen

across the river to the southwest. It serves

dual function as a prominent marquee.

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THINKING HANDS ////

In the digital age, freehand sketching and analog

modeling is losing its presence in architectural

design. Digital means are taking the profession

to new heights, allowing more complex designs

to be envisioned than ever before, and some

designers are losing their hand for craft. Yet, these

sketches and models speak to clients in a way

that renderings cannot. They allow the client to

envision the design, and open a dialogue between

the designer and the client. They allow designers

to see flaws in the designs that can often be mulled

over on the computer. They force designers to

confront problems with geometry. They are also a

necessity in the iterative design process, allowing

designers to move in a linear process toward

refinement and clarity.

FREEHAND SKETCHING & ANALOGUE MODELING

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THINKING HANDS ////

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URBAN RENEWAL /////

Healthy cities are defined by the quality of life by the people living there. Ailing cities are losing this quality because their problems have become seemingly too large to repair. The principle of urban acupuncture argues that interventions at key points throughout the city can revitalize the entire system. Just as in medical acupuncture, small interventions can spark chain reactions, resulting in the improvement of the city as an entity.

Jaime Lerner, an authority on urban renewal, argues that any city, anywhere can be brought back to life by making improvements in these key areas: mobility, sociodiversity, and sustainability.1 The provision of effective public transportation is key to promoting mobility within cities. If existing forms of public transportation are not convenient or effective, people will not use them. This is especially true in mid-west American culture, where the car reigns supreme as a symbol of freedom and financial success. Sociodiversity encompasses the need to embrace and celebrate the multiplicity of peoples with different income levels, ages, religions, races and so on within the city, while at the same time preserving the traits that define each ones identity. 1 Maintaining a mix of social classes helps to bond the community and create a feeling of safety within the citys public spaces. Sustainability does not only imply that new construction be built to green standards, but also that the community live in ways that are more ecologically responsible: reducing dependancy on the vehicle; living nearer to the city center, combating sprawl; providing efficient energy sources to the community; and promoting recycling.

1. Jaime Lerner, Urban Acupuncture, 18 April 2011, Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard University.

PABST CENTER FOR MUSIC LOCATION: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 60,000 SQFTMENTOR: PROFESSOR SHANNON CRISS

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Once a dilapidated district of abandoned warehouses, in recentyears the Kansas City, Missouri, Crossroads district has been begun to be rehabilitated by local artists. Cities have a history of being reinvented in this way. Artists move in to run-down areas of the city and reinvigorate them with the livelihood of art culture. Due to its proximity to the city center, the Crossroads district is gaining popularity as a residential district. Loft rates are increasing, causing artists to move into the West Bottoms district, leaving the crossroads in a downward spiral of gentrification. The new Kauffman Center is a performance hall located just north of the given building. It is a catalyst for music culture in Kansas City. Drawing on the contextual relation of the two buildings, the focus of the restoration will be to create a place where local musicians can thrive, without being forced from the area. This will help the Crossroads to retain its identity as the arts district.

RETAINING DIVERSITY

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Despite the number of windows offered by the building perimiter, the

square footprint of the warehouse results in a dark building core.

SECOND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR FOURTH FLOOR

The Pabst warehouse was built in the 1910s by the Pabst Brewing Company. The building was used for horse stabling and has been named on the National Historic Register. For this reason, much of the existing building may not be changed. The east facade must remain in historical condition. The building itself is very structurally sound, allowing the

flexibility to alter the floor plates. During prohibition the building was owned by infamous Kansas City historical figures, The Pendergasts. They established a speakeasy on the north side of the building. The buildings interesting history generates interest throughout the community and provides inspiration for the project.

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TRANSMUTATIONAL

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LONDON / ROME / BARCELONA / PARIS / LYON

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In the summer of 2012, I participated in a study abroad excursion that traveled to several countries in Western Europe. The focus of the trip was to study the transumational qualities of each of the cities. My professors, Bruce Johnson and Genevieve Baudoin, encouraged me to create a collage of images in the style of James Corner in order to document these qualities in each urban setting. Each city has two accompanying collages, one dedicated to a large scale urban

development and the other delineating urban fit of specific buildings. The trip also required the journaling of memory maps for each day, which helped me to understand the cities as I spent more time exploring them. Much of the journey focused on full cognition of the cities' patterns, which were learned through first-hand experience by walking and taking public transportaion of all types. In addition to the cities we documented, we also visited Paris and Lyon.

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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS FIELD STATIONLOCATION: RURAL LAWRENCE, KANSAS


MENTORS: BRAD SATTERWHITE & CHRIS GRILL

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CONTEXTThe chosen site lies on a shallow slope at the end of an existing driveway. Utilization of the current infrastructure will create an easy progression of users by being in close proximity to the existing buildings and speed the process of construction.

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The University of Kansas Field Station is a component of the university dedicated to biological and ecological studies. The Field Station is in need of additional facilities to promote further on site study and to better perform ecological experiments. They have received a grant to expand their infrastructure by adding a small greenhouse to be used for controlled experiments year round, a large greenhouse to house experiments in the warmer months, and a multipurpose building that would be used as flexible space. The

multipurpose building needs to function as a classroom, workshop, and event venue, and maintain the flexibility to accommodate more if need be. As they are located several miles north of campus, there is little connectivity between the two sites. The locally iconic skyline of campus is visible from elevated vantage points at the site. The goal is to meet the programmatic needs of the clients while capitalizing on the connection to campus and striving to create sustainable architecture.

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The tower allows for visitors to view the surrounding site and creates an important connection by establishing a visual line back to the University Campus. From the top of the tower, onlookers can view the outline of Frasier Hall, an iconic campus building that can be seen from miles away. At night, the view would be particularly impressive, because of the glowing lights of Lawrence and the halo-effect it creates. The tower also allows the Field Station to harvest wind energy and bring internet access to this rural part of town, possible sources of revenue for the Field Station to subsidize the cost of experiments.

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The field station received a grant to expand their infrastructure by adding a small greenhouse (1) that they could use for controlled experiments year round, a large glasshouse (2) that would house experiments in the warmer months, and a multi-purpose building (3) that would be used as a flexible space.

Prior to the introduction of this new facility, the approach to the site was one expansive view. The scheme proposes blocking this view from the approach, and dramatically revealing it. Certain views will be blocked in order to create smaller, but more impactful, framed views. For example, the opening of the barn style doors at the entrance creates a framed view through the building and showcasing the magnificent landscape.

FRAMED VIEW

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By orienting the building orthogonally, the design takes advantage of sunlight year round and creates a high-performance greenhouse atmosphere. Large, twelve-foot wide sliding doors allow for easy transportation of large microcosms and equipment.

The form of the building showcases a powerful view and creates an indoor-outdoor patio intended for use as an outdoor classroom and open event space. Researchers can also utilize this space as an extension of their workspace during fair weather.

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Early iterations of site design were controlled by studies of site axes derived from existing buildings, roads, and experimental plots and also by the study of shadow lines that occur throughout the year. The shape of the building section was prescribed by the availability of pre-engineered structural members. The clients

were interested in semi-custom aspects of building, in an effort to maintain the given budget. The size of member chosen allows for twelve-foot interior sidewalls and a fifteen-foot central height. The space is tall enough to allow large equipment and full size plant specimens their maximum clearance.

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The 1600 square foot multipurpose room is a space to gather, have fund raising events, host classes, and, on a daily basis, become a workshop. Large pivoting doors allow users to view the panoramic landscape. The room has a preparation area with three sinks and many storage cabinets. The walls are covered in peg board, which allows users to easily hang tools. It also gives them the opportunity to hang other items such as works of art for a rural studio or large documents for town meetings or other events.

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By building a prototype wall section of the building, we were able to gain further understanding of how the elements of the walls work and how the construction process can be made easier. The process of constructing our mock-up allowed us to make our design intent clearer and to maximize the effectiveness of

materials. All materials were chosen based on their performance and functionality, and stay true to the agrarian aesthetic prescribed by the context. These materials are easy to install in a modular fashion for faster construction. They also are either locally produced or recycled and aid in the sustainable responsibility of the building.

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MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTSLOCATION: MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE


MENTOR: DENTON NICHOLS

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Orpheum Theater

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National CivilRights Museum

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Farmers Market

Memphis Amtrak Train Station

The design of the Museum of Photographic Arts challenges traditional museum design in favor of an active, community centered program. The building aims to inspire, educate, and enable community members to participate in photography as an art. Dedicated to the work of acclaimed photographer and Memphis native, William Eggleston, the museum also serves as a permanent home to his collection of work.

As Eggleston challenged the world of photographic arts by utilizing commercial production techniques, the MOPA goes beyond the bounds of traditional photographic display by embracing digital projection technology. The street-facing faades of the building become a democratic gallery, allowing passersby to participate in a unique experience. The light display will attract visitors and help to pull activity from the more active Downtown area of Memphis, directly north of the site. In response to this condition, the north elevation of the building will also act as an architectural billboard to more strongly announce the museums presence.

More than a collection of galleries, the MOPA aims to involve the community with the building. The existing building has been repurposed as a Lecture theater, suitable for small concerts and guest lectures. The introduction of a camera obscura allows visitors to experience the history of photography firsthand. The community can also utilize the darkroom in the basement in an effort to preserve analogue techniques. The building itself has been designed to work like a camera, with two large apertures that contribute to connectivity through the building. Form and program work together to contribute to the education and involvement of the community.

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1. Existing Site 2. Urban Typology Extrusion

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4.Street Activation 5. Maximize View 6. Increase Green Space

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As Eggleston challenged the world of photographic arts by utilizing commercial production techniques, the MOPA goes beyond the bounds of traditional photographic display by embracing digital projection technology. The street-facing faades of the building become a democratic gallery, allowing passersby to participate in a unique experience. The light display will attract visitors and help to pull activity from the more active Downtown area of

Memphis, directly north of the site. In response to this condition, the north elevation of the building will also act as an architectural billboard to more strongly announce the museums presence. More than a collection of galleries, the MOPA aims to involve the community with the building. The existing building has been repurposed as a Lecture theater, suitable for small concerts and guest lectures. The introduction of a camera obscura allows visitors to experience the history of photography firsthand. The community can also utilize the darkroom in the basement in an effort to preserve analogue techniques. The building itself has been designed to work like a camera, with two large apertures that contribute to connectivity through the building. Form and program work together to contribute to the education and involvement of the community.

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Stainless Steel Sun Control Louvers

Repurposed Brick Building

Frosted Glass, Two Way Display

Street Art Video Display

Vertically Oriented Oxidized Bronze Louvers

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1/8 thick high gloss blackEpoxy floor coating

5 thick concrete slab and floor deck

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4 Diameter Perforated Drain

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4 thick Mineral Wool Insulation

Metal Roof Deck

1-1/2 Polyisocyanurate Insulation

White TPO Roof Membrane

Sloped K-10 Roof Joists

6 Steel Stud Wall


Aluminum Storefront System withSliding Doors

Sliding Door Tracks

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Stainless Steel Panlels

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Orpheum Theater

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Metal Roof Deck




6 Steel Stud Wall



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Filter Fabric



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Steel Clip Track


Z-Channel Purlins


Vapor Barrier

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