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ABOUT Me UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ALUMNI BACHELORS OF DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN MINOR

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UNDERSTANDING AND CREATING LANDSCAPE SPACE

DIGITAL REPRESENTATIONS

HAND DRAWINGS AND EXPLORATIONS

FORM VS FUNCTION

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Comprehensive spacial understanding and integration of design ideas to fit a given plot. Design caters to the land and compliments it instead of working against it.

Visitor Center and Environmental Awareness Center

This model maintains a visual aestheic based off the arc-tangent geometric principle. The location of the building is atop an overlook of a boyscout wilderness preservation. The purpose of the shelter is to welcome visitors of the preserve and an educational center for environmental awareness. The shelter consists of a visually striking entrance point that predominates the buildings facade. People are then led into and up the building to exit on the terrace above.

• Arc-Tangent Geometry• Visually striking entrance •Cantilever element adds drama and movement to the landscape below• Clever use of vegetation and architectural detail lend to arc-tangent theme• Building is integrated into the natural land• Use of large arcades creates spaces on the terrace and adds direction

UNDERSTANDING AND CREATING LANDSCAPE SPACE

Models:Conceptualized digitally and by hand sketchesBroken into layers in AutoCAD to interface with Laser MachineLaser cut componentsModel Railroading MaterialsCardboard base assembled layer by layer

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Mississippi River Terrace

Cut and fill create special points of interest. The prominent overlook is both a place of viewing and acts as a sculptural element that can be seen througout the site. A pergola on the large public space creates a passage from the main street to the plaza, but softly splits the plaza into two creating space for seperate events.

• Radial Geometry originating from a central point• Landscape works with the natural state of the land• Large public plaza with a shelter • Flood plain variation is a key component to the design• Addition of public spaces on the river front• Vegetation and strucural elements keep the radial theme• Multiple points of accessibility

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Visual display of designs achieved through technology. Modeling and rendering offer a glimpse of ideas before finalization. DIGITAL REPRESENTATIONS

Kitchen Redesign - Modeled with Sketchup - Rendered with Kerkythea

Software Exploration - Modeled with Sketchup - Rendered with Kerkythea

Machine Part - AutoCAD

Basement Design Proposal- AutoCAD

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Villa Savoye Interior- Modeled and Rendered with Autodesk 3ds Max

Villa Savoye Entrance - Modeled and Rendered with Autodesk 3ds Max Single Family Home - Designed and Rendered with Autodesk Revit

Single Family Home - Floor Plan - Designed with Autodesk Revit

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The basis of all conceptual understanding originates with hand drawings, whether sketches or techincal. Explorations are projects completed independently for family members and friends pre-professionally. Hand drawings and explorations

Technical Drawing - Exploded Axonometric Technical Drawing - Scaled AxonFree Hand Sketching

Free Hand Perspective Free Hand Axonometric - Speed Sketch

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Picture Before

Proposed Redesign Bathroom Remodel; Larger Shower, New Flooring, New Paint(Not Pictured) Custom Built-in Shelving Unit behind door

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Careful consideration of specific use and ease of construction. Efficient use of space paired with mazimization of built-in functionality.

Hiking trail Shelters

Designed to be placed along northern Minnesota hiking trails as semi-permanent shelters. The design calls for minimal environmental impact while maintaining low costs and a high level of usability. Form and function meet with high regard to being efficient with the use of space.

form VS FUNCTION

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• Responsive to site conditions• Custom bench concept to fabrication• Form meets function• Maximization of space • Optimized material use• Moveable structure• Easy to assemble• Design by section• Former and Stringer Structure

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