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architectureportfoLio heather ruszczyk

LEED Green Associate

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@ [email protected] robinson ave #3san diego, ca 92103

heather ruszczykLEED Green Associate

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@ [email protected] robinson ave #3san diego, ca 92103

heather ruszczykLEED Green Associate

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rEsumE

University of Washington, Seattle, WA December 2012Master of Architecture

Principia College, Elsah, IL June 2007B.A. Mathematics, Studio Art minor Kobe University, Kobe, Japan, October 2011- September 2012 Independent research for Master’s ThesisArchitecture in Rome Design Studio, Rome, Italy, Fall 2010Copenhagen Study Tour, Scan Design Foundation, September 2009Kyoto Institute of Language and Culture, Kyoto, Japan, Fall 2006

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Project Designer, Cunningham Quill Architects, Washington, DC, April 2013-April 2015 Washington Residence, Washington, DC • Project manager for an addition and renovation to a single family home • Documented existing conditions and produced models + schematic iterations of design concepts • Developed documents for all project phases and coordinated drawings with consultants • Met regularly with client to review drawings and select all materials + fixtures • Organized contract pricing + negotiation between the client and contractor Takoma Theater, Washington, DC • Prepared documentation for the adaptive reuse of a historic theater into a mixed-use building • Conducted spatial planning exercises and unit configurations to comply with FAR requirements • Completed zoning + building code analyses and egress diagrams • Produced presentation materials and aided project architects in community meetings Cathedral Pool House, Washington, DC • Developed construction documents for a pool house renovation • Prepared permit drawings and met with building department officials to address permit comments • Provided construction administration support via bi-weekly site meetings with client + contractor • Reviewed shop drawings + pay applications and provided construction sketches to contractor Charlottesville Strategic Investment Area Plan, Charlottesville, VA • Produced renderings and awards submission materials for a master plan and ecological corridor • Worked with a project team to produce and review a design guideline documentIntern, Atelier Bow Wow, Tokyo, Japan, February 2012-April 2012Intern, Hutchison & Maul Architecture, Seattle, WA, June 2011-September 2011Research Assistant, Gundula Proksch (UW Faculty), Seattle, WA, June 2010-September 2011 Research in integrating architectural systems with urban agriculture

Youth in Architecture Educational Programs, Washington Architectural Foundation, May 2013-presentTeacher, Empowering the Women of Nepal, Pokhara, Nepal, July 2007-October 2007

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Revit, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Rhino3D Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesignVRay, Kerkythea (rendering software) Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Thesis Prize, University of Washington, Faculty Nomination-Department of Architecture, June 2013AIA Henry Adams Certificate, 2nd Highest Ranking Graduate Student, May 2011First Place, USGBC Emerging Green Builders Competition, Boston Chapter, June 2009

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Fellowship, October 2011Kiyoshi Seike Endowed Fellowship, May 2011

Work Displayed, Emerging Professionals Exhibition, AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Conference, October 2013Participant, AIA Pacific Region Student Awards Competition, August 2013 Work Displayed, FutureShack Residential Design Exhibit, Gallery4Culture, Seattle, WA, September 2012

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Takoma Theateradaptive reuse / mixed-use

Curating the Intersticethesis / urban intervention01

Washington residencesingle family residential

seattle Bus Terminalstructural systems / tectonics

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Capital Yacht Clubstructural system / tectonics

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Charlottesville Planurban planning

A Catalogue of Thingssketching samples

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Location: Kobe, JapanCompleted: December 2012 (student project)Project focus: installation space, intervention, urban form, curation

This project is inspired by urban phenomena in Japan, particularly those conditions that result from a rapidly changing urban form. One of the most significant effects of this rapid rate of change is the presence of gaps in the urban fabric. This thesis engages with the gaps in the Sakaemachi neighborhood of central Kobe as representative spaces of change, addressing temporality, questioning the void as a negative space, and offering a proposal to exploit the gap. This project envisions Sakaemachi’s gaps as a collection to be curated, creating an infrastructure that supports this network of gaps as an ‘art site’, filling them with temporary site-specific installations and inviting the public to transgress the void.

Curating the IntersticeExploiting urban gaps in Kobe, Japan

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1246 24Four gaps & Art Site Sakaemachi (right)Interstitial voids are critically important to perpetuating the unique character and formation of urban space in Japan. Of the forty-eight gaps surveyed in Kobe, four were selected to rep-resent Art Site Sakaemachi. A visitor’s experience of the site is either intentional or discovered.

Gap EvolutionThis sequence of maps demonstrates the increasing fragmenta-tion of urban land and the growing complexity of the network of voids that separates buildings.

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Large block development, reflecting the effect of early foreigners on urban form and Sakaemachi’s adjacency to the ‘foreign settlement’ just east of the site.

At the height of the ‘bubble’ years, this figure ground pictures Sakaemachi as but visible is the growing number of gaps due to the un division of land.

By 2012, general decline of the economy and leaves its marpost bubble collapse, post 1996 recovery, and a grow-ing number of larger gaps due to accumulated empty lots. The urban form displayed in this mapping is best described

The overlay of the figure ground maps from 1956, 1984, and 2012 demonstrates the evolution of gap development within 26 year increments, the average length of one ‘scrap and build’ cycle. Notable is the growing number of gaps, the increasing division of space and smallness of property, and the amount of empty space by 2012.

Gap Evolution

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Large block development, reflecting the effect of early foreigners on urban form and Sakaemachi’s adjacency to the ‘foreign settlement’ just east of the site.

At the height of the ‘bubble’ years, this figure ground pictures Sakaemachi as but visible is the growing number of gaps due to the un division of land.

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The overlay of the figure ground maps from 1956, 1984, and 2012 demonstrates the evolution of gap development within 26 year increments, the average length of one ‘scrap and build’ cycle. Notable is the growing number of gaps, the increasing division of space and smallness of property, and the amount of empty space by 2012.

Gap Evolution

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Large block development, reflecting the effect of early foreigners on urban form and Sakaemachi’s adjacency to the ‘foreign settlement’ just east of the site.

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The overlay of the figure ground maps from 1956, 1984, and 2012 demonstrates the evolution of gap development within 26 year increments, the average length of one ‘scrap and build’ cycle. Notable is the growing number of gaps, the increasing division of space and smallness of property, and the amount of empty space by 2012.

Gap Evolution

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Central facility and storehouse in gap #16

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Maintaining the GapThis facility provides the basic infrastructure to maintain the Art Site. It is located in a larger gap, a typical infill site, measuring 34’ x 70’. Programmatically, it includes public restrooms and a welcome center for visitors coming to Sakaemachi and it also acts as a storehouse and workshop. Scaffolding and other materials for the in-situ interventions are stored and staged here by the curator and artists.

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Exploded tectonic axonometric

2 x 4 studs @ 3’ o.c. attached to scaffold

2 x 12 floor joists @ 3’ o.c. attached to scaffold

2” plywood sheet attached to interior of studs

standard 43 mm tube steel ring lock scaffolding system

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coated polyethylene netting

Temporal StructureThe storehouse is temporal in nature, reflecting the ever changing urban landscape. Scaffolding acts as an exterior structure to shelter the unconditioned space of the work-shop. The conditioned space, a simple box constructed of plywood and 2x4’s, is entirely hung off of the scaffolding structure. The lifespan of the storehouse is 3-6 years.

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Exploded tectonic axonometric

Experiencing the GapThis rendering displays the final realized product of an artist’s installation in gap #12. A simple ramp built from scaffolding brings the visitor up into the space, suspending them 4’ above the ground plane. A mirrored surface covers the ground in the center of the gap, allowing the visitor to experience a reflected image of the sky above and the hanging installation, which is here represented as a glowing pink orb. The projected length of any one installation is 6 months.Visitor’s experience of imagined hanging installation in gap #12

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Location: Washington, DCProject Size: 30,000 sf; 22 residential units + retailProject Focus: Adaptive re-use, mult-family residential, mixed-use

Proposed adaptive reuse of a historic theater into multi-family housing & retail space. Working with a larger project team, my role consisted of programming, conceptual studies, zoning research and preparing documentation for submission to a historic review board. I also conducted space planning exercises for unit layout and configuration, working to maximize the FAR and achieve a minimum number of units required by the developer.

Takoma TheaterCunningham Quill Architects

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Envisioning a restored Takoma Theater

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Transformation of a Historical IconCentral located in the Takoma Park Business District, the proposal provides much needed retail and housing. Working to satisfy local residents and preservationists, the proposal aims to restore the head house and strategically punctuate the blank facade containing the old auditorium with openings to bring light into the space and satisfy the needs for housing.

Takoma Theater in disrepair

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Metro Station

TakomaBusiness District

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Proposed west elevationProposed south elevation

Proposed second floor planProposed first floor plan

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Unit statistics & area calculations

Blended brick masonry to color match brick on exist-ing theater procenium

Terra cotta infill panels

Aluminum windows with projecting frame

Storefront entry

Stucco parapet

Blending the Old and NewThe materials selected for the addition is meant to differentiate itself from the historic facade while blending with its character. Terra cotta panels clad the new structure while aluminum windows with projecting frames mimic the depth of the original masonry walls.

Unit No. Unit Type Gross Area1,8 Flat Studio 550 sf2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12 Flat 1 BR + Den, 1 BA 780-930 sf

4,5 Flat Jr. 1 BR, 1 BA 580 sf9 Flat 2 BR, 2 BA 975 sf10 Flat 1 BR, 1 BA 820 sf13,20 Duplex 1 BR, 1 1/2 BA 1135 sf14, 15, 16, 17, 18 19 Duplex 2 BR, 2 BA 1150 sf-1480 sfRetail 1 650 sfRetail 2 2,025 sf

Total Residential Units: 20 (approx. 20,000 sf)

Total Retail Units: 2 (approx. 2,625 sf)Project Gross Area: 30,000 sf

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Massing StudiesCredit: Cunningham Quill Architects

Elevation StudyCredit: Cunningham Quill Architects

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Location: Washington, DCCompleted: estimated 2015 (under construction)Project Size: 5,310 GSFProject focus: single-family residential

This modern addition to a historic home opens up the main living area to views and access to the backyard. Limiting the material palette to harmonize with the existing house, the addition utilizes floor to ceiling glazing and modern detailing. As Project Manager, my role consisted of working with the client through all phases of the project including complet-ing all drawings and details, permitting, coordinating with the contractor + consultants, contract pricing + negotiation and construction administration.

Washington residenceCunningham Quill Architects

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Rear elevation showing new addition and original house shaded beyond

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Eave detail Addition floor framing detail Wall Section at rear addition

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Location: Seattle, WACompleted: March 2011 (student project)Project focus: Tectonics, structural systems, public space

Preparing for the next generation of bus travel, this hypothetical bus terminal accommodates the civic nature of public transit terminals through creating an open and accessible public space. The terminal itself acts as an extension of the streetscape, allowing for ease of flow of people and buses to and from the site. The tectonics shift between a dense manipulated ground and a highly trans-parent plane defined by an expressive steel-framed roof above.

Frame & Foundationshaping a bus terminal as civic space

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Vertical and lateral support systems are integrated via three canted columns at each support point which rise from an extrusion of the concrete ground plane and meet a curved roof plane overhead. The frame of this roof also stitches together the lateral support.

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Through exaggerating the existing topography on the site, the minimal square footage of the required program is tucked into the earth, leaving a truly open space above. This carefully carved concrete ground plane negotiates the grade change through a ramping split-level building.

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Location: Charlottesville, VACompleted: October 2013Project Size: 330 acresProject focus: urban design, sustainable development, landscape urbanism

This revitalization plan for the City of Charlottesville transforms a former industrial site into a vibrant new mixed-income, mixed-use neighborhood. The vision plan focuses on sustainable infrastructure, varied housing types and improved connectivity and public space. My role in this project consisted of working with a team to review and edit the plan document. I also developed plan diagrams and rendering/collages to evoke an imaginative idea of what could become of this forgotten area of Charlottesville.

Charlottesville Ecological Corridor PlanCunningham Quill Architects

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Plan Concept DiagramCredit: Cunningham Quill Architects

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Linnear Park & Ecological Corridor

Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use Neighborhoods

Retail and Commercial Connectivity

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Plan Concept DiagramCredit: Cunningham Quill Architects

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Urban Agriculture

Recreation Lawn

Biofiltration / Retention

Pipeshed Outfall Weirs

Reconstructed Stream

Civic Plaza

Private Open Space

Linnear Park & Ecological CorridorA linear greenway park incorporates new technical systems of storm water capture, filtration and release; connecting new and existing neighborhoods while creating centrally located multi-functional community open spaces.

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Ground Floor Retail

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Commercial Office

Community Facility

Mid-rise multi-family

Low-rise multi-family

Rowhouses

Linear Greenway

Private Open Space

Existing Open Space

Mixed-Income, Mixed Use NeighborhoodsNew mixed-income, mixed-use neighborhoods weave this former industrial and public housing site with adjacent neighborhoods, re-connecting the area’s pedestrian, bicycle and street grid system.

Retail & Commercial ConnectivityA redesigned, pedestrian friendly “2nd Street” mixed-use corridor, with ground floor retail, restaurants and a community service center; connects the downtown pedestrian mall to a new civic plaza, the core of the project area.

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Location: Washington, DCCompleted: March 2015Project Size: 1,866 GSFProject Focus: addition, millwork, interior details

Cathedral Pool HouseCunningham Quill Architects

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Renovated Living AreaInterior renovation includ-ing exposed rafters, bi-fold doors opening to pool deck and custom millwork

Garage AdditionExpanded area for electric car charging station and workshop

Entry AdditionServes as main access be-tween pool and redesigned bath & shower rooms

Working within the constraints of an existing building, the focus of this project was to transform a mundane backyard structure into a luxurious pool house. I served as Project Manager throughout all phases, completing all drawings including construction documents and coordinating with struc-tural, electrical, A/V and mechanical consultants. As Construction Administrator, I reviewed shop drawings, led bi-weekly site meetings with the contractor and clients and submitted construction sketches.

Images by Heather Ruszczyk, unless noted otherwise; Copyright: Cunningham Quill Architects

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Kitchenette Millwork Details

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Construction Details at Roof Connection Trim & Roof Connection Study Model

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Location: Washington, DCCompleted: estimated 2016 (under construction)Project Size: 6,400 GSF

Part of a new design-build development on the Washington DC southeast waterfront, the Capital Yacht Club serves as an anchor for the boating community with administrative offices, community rooms and a restaurant. Working with a team, my role in this project consisted of drafting floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, egress diagrams, bathroom layouts, material selec-tion and various schedules during the Design Development phase.

Capital Yacht ClubCunningham Quill Architects

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Capital Yacht Club from the PotomacCredit: Cunningham Quill Architects

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MaterialsDesigned to project over the Potomac River, the building is split between land and water. Stone masonry wraps the exterior over land and at the water’s edge, the cladding changes to a pre-patinated zinc siding, evoking a maritime quality of a weathered hull. Other materials include textured wooden screens for solar shading and wood decking.

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First Floor Egress DiagramBuilding Section through PierCredit: Cunningham Quill Architects

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Location: variesCompleted: 2011-2012Project focus: free hand sketching, documentation, diagrammingMaterials: ink pen, watercolor

During a year long research fellowship, I documented my travels and everyday occurrences through sketching. This method of documentation allowed me to record not only architectural ideas and concepts but gave me a lense to process my observations, from the mundane to the phenomenological.

A Catalogue of ‘Things’A sketching exploration of Japan

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Places & ThingsLeft Page: Documenting the Japanese concept of ‘do’ or ‘the way’ Right Page (Clockwise): Thatched farmhouses (Shirakawa-go); My street & tiny home (Kobe); Diagramming Tokyo Station (Tokyo); Rowhouses & methods of screening (Kanazawa)

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@ [email protected] robinson ave #3san diego, ca 92103

heather ruszczykLEED Green Associate

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@ [email protected] robinson ave #3san diego, ca 92103

heather ruszczykLEED Green Associate