ARCHITECTURAL

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Tenwek, Kenya

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Here is a thought that has been shaping my perspective on why we should be great at making and celebrating art and architecture:

“In their own way, art and architecture, are very important aspects of life. They seek to give expression to man’s nature, his problems and his experience in an effort to discover and perfect man him-self and the world in which he resides; they try to discover his place in history and in the universe, to throw light on his suffering and his joy, his needs and potentialities, and to outline a happier destiny in store for him. Hence they can elevate human life, which they ex-press under many forms according to various times and places.”

- Vincent Cunigan

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Dallas Fashion Institute

Minnesota Timberwolves Target Arena

Tenwek Hospital

Professional Work

Emerging Economies

EDUCATIONThe University of Kansas Lawrence, KSMasters of Architecture May 2016• GPA 3.50The University of Kansas Lawrence, KSBachelors of Art in Architectural Studies August 2012• University of Kansas Deans List 2008 -2009 • Multicultural Architecture Scholars Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCESmithGroupJJR Los Angeles, CA Architect I June 2015 – Present• Assists on a 8,900 sf project through schematic, design development, and construction document phases• Applies skills in 3DS Max and VRay to develop interior renderings used in a winning project proposal• Utilizes knowledge of user experience design trends in the planning of a $6.6 million hospital expansion • Displays a higher competency in the field of architecture as an intern, resulting in an offer for the position of Architect IThe Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, IL Intern Architect September 2012 –August 2013 • Aided the contractors in coordination meetings by organizing construction efforts of a new 1,400 sf museum exhibit • Used Revit to develop 3D models for expressing design intent to project owners • Gained an understanding of contractor – architect relations through observation of bid walkthroughsEngineering Ministries International Tenwek, KenyaIntern Architect May 2013 - June 2013• Developed upon my current knowledge of Revit to develop schematic design drawings for a new emergency department• Applied interpersonal communication skills working with international hospital directors to create collaborative designs• Adapted knowledge of United States architectural design standards and codes to specific cultural standardsStudio31a Chicago, IL Intern Architect September 2012 – December 2012• Assisted the principal in searching and documenting codes and regulations for specific projects• Visited job sites to assist with measurements of existing buildings and observe construction details• Reviewed various preliminary design concepts and implementation strategies under direct supervision

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEAmerican Institute of Architecture Students - Treasurer August 2013 -August 2015 • Supervised finances for the entire chapter and generated funds in collaboration with the fundraising chairBlack Student Union Vice President August 2010 – May 2011• Co-chaired an executive board of 14 members and led general assembly meetings comprised of approximately 50 membersMulticultural Education Fund Representative August 2010 – May 2011• Managed the distribution of 50,000 dollars in campus funds for multicultural organizations with the aid of 6 board membersCenter of Sustainability Built Environment Group September 2010 – April 2011• Led campus wide research and planning initiative, in collaboration with 10 others, in the efforts of creating a comprehensive sustain-ability plan

REFERENCESFrank Zilm, D.Arch., FAIA, FACHA frankzilm@ku.edu Chester Dean Lecturer on Healthcare Design The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Kent Sprecklemeyer, D.Arch. kents@ku.edu Associate Professor, School of Architecture The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KSAlex Ogata alex.ogata@populous.comStudio Leader, Associate Principal POPULOUS, Kansas City, MO Patrick Bayer, Assoc. AIA hpatrickbayer@gmail.comArchitect POPULOUS, Kansas City, MO

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Hoag Hospital Irvine Emergency Department Expansion & RenovationIrvine, CA

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Tower Oncology, GI Clinic, Angeles ClinicLos Angeles, CA

Kaiser Permanente Irvine NICU Renovation, 5th & 6th Floor Build-OutIrvine, CA

Project Role:I entered the project at the Construction Documents phase, more specifically at the upon receiving OSHPD backcheck 2. This allowed me to gain exposure to the California OSHPD regulating agency and the process of developing construction documents that meet their requirements. I updated the drawing per the backcheck comments and repackaged the drawings for resubmission to OSHPD. Most importantly I was able to engage in an exercise which reuired me to re-evaluate the phasing plans for the renovation. I had to consider safety and patient welfare granted the construction would take place while the hospital was still open.

Project Role:I was asked to provide my aid to the series of Cedars-Sinai projects at the pre-design phase. I had the opportunity to work with Carrie, medical planner at SmithGroupJJR, Los Angeles, on the layout of these various spaces. She provided several medical planning exer-cises that allowed me to methodically organize the spaces in such a manner that creating an environment for me to grow my knowledge of the specific medical spaces and typical benchmark requirements.

Project Role:This project provided me a monumental experience as an intern architect, the experience of seeing a project through from the sche-matic design phase to construction document phase. The project was of a reasonable size to allow our small team of 3-4 architects to effectively execute on each phase. This taught me the value of collaboration on large scale project, client interaction, the user group meeting process, and packaging drawing for submission to OSHPD. The lessons learned in this endeavor were endless and continue to provide valuable lessons on the professional practice of architecture.

Hoag Hospital is expanding its emergency department 3,500 sf and renovating the existing 5,400 sf emergency department space. The expansion and renovation is occurring while the department is operational and is budgeted at $6.6 million. Initial design concepts not only expand patient capacity and work towards creating a more lean, efficient emergency department, but also improve the patient experience, by introducing daylight into areas that do not currently have windows or skylights.

Cedars-Sinai has reached out to us for several renovations and relocations of their existing clinics. We work within the clinics range from finish updates to expansions through the use of shelled spaces. Pre-design and Design Development are the major focuses for the projects however, efforts are currently in place to see the projects through to the Construction Document Phase.

Within the existing Kaiser Permanente medical center designed by SmithGroupJJR, we are designing a major expansion of the medical center. Conversion of the existing postpartum into a 20-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with the relocation of the postpartum unit, a build-out of two shelled floors for 96 beds, and an expansion of the central plant to support these new spaces.

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02Dallas Fashion InstituteFall 2011

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Site.Plan.Context.Building.Detail.RenderingThis was a competition project that was meant to get the participant to un-derstand site, context, and urban fabric, and the influence that those elements had on the design of a building. Vincent was to design a concept building for the Dallas Fashion Institute. He was provided the specific site location and was then expected to perform his own research on the location and how a building of my own design could not only tie into the context of the sur-rounding urban fabric but also how his building could relate to fashion.

This project provided Vincent an entirely new expereince. However, he enjoyed the challenge of being able to create a full product that considered different elements other than just building design. This produced the feeling of being a project architect or working in a firm because he was involved in all the steps of the process. Vincent implored the use of several programs when creating the final product such as the full range of Adobe software, Revit, and AutoCAD.

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Context as Exhibition

The concept of display was inspired from the sources of CONTEXT.

CONTEXT: While the Arts District of Dallas lacks a sense of place, it embodies a sense of exhibition. With museums and theaters, the arts district programatically lends itself to display of art, performance, and people. Furthermore, the district is comprised of architectural master-pieces, designed by internationally famed architects, including I.M. Pei, Renzo Piano, Norman Foster, and Joshua Prince-Ramus. These iconic buildings create a MACRO EXHIBIT of architecture in which: the pedestrian is the museum go-er,

the buildings are the works of art

the city is the museum

In the established MACRO EXHIBIT context, the urban fabric is essen-tially a means of display

PROGRAM: In fashion there exists an inherent association with display. Within fashion, display is utilized in multiple means.

First, the consumer draws on fashion as a means of expression of self. In this example the consumer uses clothing and accessories to display his or her identity. In order to communicate fashion from the designer to the public, a system of display must be established. This system takes form in:

fashion shows: a temporary, live display

catalogues: physical, static varying display

storefronts: live of static varying display

internet: constantly changing, virtual display

Finally, there is the presence of public-to-public communication of fashion. In this instance, the public is both the model and the spectator, creating a macro level display just as the site is a MACRO EXHIBITION.

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The building acts as a display case through 3 processes:

1. Display of Activity: Multiple moments within the building allow for a human display. The entrance acts as a display of movement of people in and up through the build-ing. The studio spaces are suspended into the main hall space allowing the process of fashion to be aprt the exhibit of the product.

2. Facade as Advertising Display: From the projec-tion wall along the Pearl Street facade to the acrylic panels lining the majority of the interior of the building, DFI events, collections, and competition winners are classing the building, allowing the building to be in a consistent state of change, similar to the rapid change of fashion

3. Building as Display of Physical Work: Student work and museum places can be displayed in hallways acting as display cases, extruded from the building.

CIRCULATION The featured stair exists on the north corner of the building, with two fire stairs at each wing.

The structure is layed out in regular bays (50’ x 20’) on ground level) with moments of cantilever

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03Minnesota Timberwolves Target ArenaSpring 2015

Inclusion.Congregation.MovementThe Minnesota Timberwolves Target Center project was a semester long design internsive experience used to educate the students on sports arena design. The end goal of this studio was to provide a new arena for the Min-nesota Timberwolves by the start of the 2018-2018 basketball season. The current Target Center, located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been presented as an eyesore to city. It lacks cohesion with the surrounding context thus missing many opporunities to engage its target arudience.

Mineapolis possesses an intricate skyway system, which meanders through the city creating one of its key defining features. In an effort to place empha-sis on the aspect of “movement” our design utilizes transparent materials with the purpose of placing human movement on display for the entire city. Where opacity is seen, we utilize a glass fiber reinfornced panel rainscreen system, Oko Skin, to not only provide contrrast but also to mimic the fur of the Timberwolves iconic mascot.

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04Tenwek HospitalSummer 2013

TENWEK, KENYA

Solve.Engage.ExploreThis was a breath taking oportunity for Vincent to join an exquisite team of architects and engineers as they applied their knowledge of design to change lives. Vincent, in collaboration with Engineering Ministries International traveled to Kenya, Africa where he was tasked with assessing the problems with an existing emergency department. After in depth exploration of the site conditions Vincent was able to apply his knowlege of strategic planning to relocate the emergency department to a new site and follow that effort up with an efficient layout. This experience was challenging for Vincent due to the difference in

cultural norms of African construction methodilogies. However with the aid of his top knotch team of engineers Vincent proved successful in his efforts. The work was pro bono, displaying Vincent’s dedication to community engagement and overall welfare of all in need.

05Emerging EconomiesFall 2014

Identify.Empower.DwellThis studio discourse encouraged the exploration of several theoretical concepts, one of which being community engagement through design. Vincent explored alternative methods to finding ways in which architecture would serve the surrounding community of Kansas City, Missouri. This required him to develop new approaches and methods of programming design and forms of communication with design partners and end-users.

The proposed intervention sought to revive the South East corner lot at theintersection of Troost Avenue and Linwood Boulevard, through the provision of an mixed-use, informal gathering space. The third place theory was used as a conduit for to jump-start civic engagement thus resulting in community empowerment.

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CONTEXT: The street corner has consistently been identi-fied as an “anchor” within urban contexts and is the focal point for urban life. However, with a decomposing urban fab-ric such as this, one that is characterized by decrepit build-ings and overgrown lots, the “focal point” is recognized as an eyesore and compromises urban life and community engage-ment. The problem sites devalue a neighborhood’s potential.

Alternatively, we can become advocates for our communi-ties and embrace our social responsibility for encourag-ing positive urban development. This includes developing spaces and programs that attract and inspire those within and outside a neighborhood.

This is possible through the remaking of urban anchors as in-formal gathering space, ones that create viable and sustainable businesses. The concept is made convincing by partnering with key collaborators such as Google Fiber (a provider of in-ternet services and changing business potential in KC) and the model New York City program, the Center for Urban Pedagogy (a non-profit focused on the improvement of civic engagement).

PHASE ONE - IDENTIFY - envisions the making of a pocket park in parcel one along Troost Avenue. The mini-park will attempt to support a variety of functions such as a play area for children, a small event space, spaces for relaxing and taking lunch breaks. Most importantly, this attempt at urban acupuncture[1] will help to transform this forgotten space with a new identity as a socialspace that generates informal gath-erings. This project proposes replacing the impervious pavement on the lot with permeable surfaces, promoting a natural microclimate—acting as “lungs” of the community. The process of developing the pocket park intends to rally leadership and community interest in improving urban development and civic engagement.

PHASE TWO - EMPOWER - seeks to introduce a multi-use program in par-cel two, located at the corner of Troost Avenue and Linwood Boulevard. This single story building will provide an indoor “home” to the informal gathering space of an internet café or “third space,”[2] Imagined as a partnership with Google, this space is intended to support a variety of social-interactive spaces, not only attracting the community to a central location, but also including tools for improving civic engagement that begins to entice and empower the users. The partnership with the Center for Urban Pedagogy provides support for fo-rums and think tanks for art, design and displays of political and civic content.

PHASE THREE - DWELL - introduces a residential component to the program. The Planned Industrial Expansion Authority, owner of the vacant parcels, strongly ad-vocates the Troost Corridor to be the home for mixed-use buildings.[3] In order to maximize the potential of the proposed program, residential infill would be included on the second story of the structure. The residential component will provide a home for an artists in residence program and others that may need housing. (what do you think? I think this is better than strictly maintenance for the park employees.)

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