selected works Lynette Salas
table of contents curriculum vitae
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PERIPHERAL EXCHANGES connectivity through vacancy (final degree project)
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BRIDGING THE BOUNDARIES gutter to gulf, phase iv
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STRANGE ATTRACTORS (an)other addition the kimbell art museum
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OPEN HOUSE GALLERIES start-up venture//mitigating vacancy
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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Lynette Salas Masters of Architecture, 2013 Masters of Business Administration, 2013 LynetteSalas@wustl.edu
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Lynette Salas experience [professional]
[teaching assistantship]
Gensler & Associates Architectural Intern June - August 2012 // Denver, CO
Lead digital and technical tutorials, engaged in direct critique, instructed environmental systems information, as well as communicated architectural concepts to undergraduate & graduate architecture students. Positions were held at both University of Florida & Washington University in St. Louis.
Projects: Sheridan Parking Garage (built), Wadsworth Parking Garage (built), Jackson Hole Airport Addition (built), 8th & Sherman Residential Building (in progress), Redefining the Town Square-Denver (research) Conducted programmatic studies; design and renderings of schematic proposals, researched, developed graphics, and conducted site analyses. Assisted in the CD and CA phases of several projects, including material specification and shop drawing verification.
Open House Galleries Co-Founder March 2011 - June 2012 // St. Louis, MO Renovation & Exhibition: 3123 Lemp Avenue, 2228 Edwards Street Designed the visual identity and developed the marketing & operational strategy of this new business that converts vacant homes into popup galleries. Provided light renovation, marketing, event planning and curating open house exhibition. Successfully hosted exhibitions that resulted in the sale of art and properties that had been on the market for over 15 months.
Trivers Associates Architects Architectural Intern June - August 2010 // St. Louis, MO Projects: Harris-Stowe University (built), Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville (built), Gateway Medical Center (built), AIA Awards Submission. Collaborated with project architects and designers to develop material boards, renderings, edit construction drawings, develop graphics, and configure furniture layouts.
Junior Design Studio Environmental Systems Freshman Design Studio Freshman Design Studio
Fall 2012 Fall 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2009
[publishing] Collected, organized and composed architectural writings and images from faculty and students. Corresponded with the Dean and other administrative staff to edit, print and disperse editions. Editor Dean’s Letter @ Washington University in St. Louis // 2011-2013 Contributing Editor Architrave Magazine @ University of Florida // 2007-2009
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education
awards
Masters of Architecture, with honors Masters of Business Administration Washington University in St. Louis
May 2013
University of Paris-Dauphine May 2012 Seminars about European Economics, Business Strategy and Luxury Brand Management. India Study Abroad Program Winter 2010 Studied traditional Indian handicrafts and textiles, entrepreneurship and production with limited resources.
Bachelor of Design, Major in Architecture Minor in Business Administration University of Florida
May 2009
2013 Sam Fox School Widmann Award Nominee 2013 Sam Fox School Excellence in Craft Award Nominee 2012 Winner, IdeaBounce for Open House Galleries 2011 Fellowship, Consortium for Graduate Study in Management 2009 Runner-up, Pride in a Place Competition Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
affiliations
Olin Student Ambassador Olin Association of Women in Business Runners Mean Business Consortium for Graduate Study of Management American Institute of Architecture Students
published work
Hong Kong-China Study Abroad Program Summer 2008 Studied Urbanism and cultural precedence and participated on a 2-day charrette with Xi’an University of Architecture students.
“Beautifully Bound” “Bridging the Boundaries”
skills
travel
[Languages]
Spanish - Advanced Fluency Mandarin Chinese - Beginning Fluency
[Software] Adobe Creative Suite ArcGIS AutoCAD BlueBeam Grasshopper Maxwell Render Maya Microsoft Suite REVIT Rhinoceros 5.0 SketchUp Pro V-RAY [Design]
Hand Sketching, Drafting, Physical + Digital Modelling, Diagramming, Watercolor, Chinese Calligraphy Painting, Sewing
[Fabrication]
Lasercutter, Knifeplotter, Wood Shop Tools
Modern in Denver Approach
Fall 2012 2012
[Latin America]
Mexico - Mexico City
Peru - Lima, Cuzco Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo, Santiago
[Europe]
England- London France - Paris
[Asia]
Japan - Tokyo China - Beijing,Shanghai, Suzhou, Xi’an, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macau Thailand - Bangkok Cambodia - Siem Reap India - Ahmedabad, Baroda
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peripheral exchanges connectivity through vacancy (degree project)
critic: adrian luchini
29,600 square feet saint louis, missouri
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program
nutrition research + resource center
premise
While the discussion of St. Louis’s vacancies is an international and controversial one, “peripheral exchanges” captures the current condition of vacancies in anticipation of future economic growth and its implied increased density. The vacancies in Central West End facilitate interaction and connectivity between people and the Architecture captures those peripheral exchanges. The overlapping and undulating roofs are derived from the overlapped distorted perspectives of the context’s gable roofs. This Nutrition Research and Resource Center dually serve Central West End’s science community and the health needs of its immediate community.
perspective// view of Southwest Corner
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periphery core
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divide new, illegal path path of desire blockage
the great blockade of central west end
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There are certain neighborhoods within St. Louis City--particularly Central West End and University City--where the streets do not connect. Not because of rivers or harsh topography, but because of economic differences and the actual and/or perceived crime of the peripheral neighborhoods. While University City attempts to block out the Skinker-Debaliviere, Wellston and Pagedale neighborhoods, Central West End attempts to block out Lewis Place and other northern-lying neighborhoods. These blockages take the form of giant bollards, locked gates, dead-end roads separated by a sidewalk (as seen above), or a combination of the three.
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vision analysis 60째
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peripheral vision walking
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peripheral vision driving
as speed increases, peripheral vision narrows, diminishing the range of connectivity.
vacancies facilitate connections to surrounding context
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speed + connectivity as a design catalyst
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Program
Private Employee
Research
23% 6670 nsf
Resource
44% 12877 nsf
Food Lab Nutrition Lab
2182 nsf
Reserved Library Stacks
3576 nsf
Library Main Stacks
2432 nsf
11723 nsf
Reading Room
400 nsf
Workshop Room
754 nsf
Administrative Administration/Mail Room
8%
912 nsf
347 nsf
Offices (2)
804 nsf
Conference Room
295 nsf
Waiting Room
986 nsf
Utility
Storage + Mech Room
4557 nsf
Vestibule
159 nsf
Restrooms
206 nsf
Circulation
3053 nsf
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Circulation
10% 3053 nsf
4192 nsf
Public Student
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overhead condition frames existing context
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destroy the great blockade of central west end (see p. 12)
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Nutrition Research + Resource Center 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Mechanical Room + Storage Administration Office Reading Room Conference Room a. Storage Workshop Assembly Waiting Room Food Lab Nutrition Lab General Stacks Computer Station Circulation Desk Main Entry Library Reserves
perspective// threshold between research wing and resource wing from left, Library, Workshop Room, Reading Room, Outdoor Enclave
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perspective// threshold between research wing and resource wing
from left, aperture letting in Northern Light through Copper Screen, Staircase to Mezzanine, Main Library.
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perspective// Main Library, with Special Collection Mezzanine
Roof undulates to let in natural bounced light from above and Northeastern Ambient Light through the glass facade. Shape of roof is extruded from existing context.
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bridging the boundaries gutter to gulf, phase iv
critic: derek hoeferlin
15,200 square feet st. bernard parish, louisiana
perspective// approach from 40 Arpent Canal
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program
wellness retreat center
premise
Landscape and its respective ecologies adapt over time. It is vital to create Architecture that similarly adapts. Situated on the 40 Arpent Canal, between Bayou Dupree and the Mississippi River, this critical landscape is characterized by four main conditions: a Hardwood Forest, a Drainage Canal, an Earthen Levee, and decayed wetlands. The possible opening of the Mississippi River Diversion will divert fresh water to the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet and has huge potential to rebuild the vital wetlands while temporarily flooding the landscape of St. Bernard Parish. Whether or not this happens, the Wellness Retreat Center bridges over all landscapes and is elevated to withstand flooding and soil regrowth while dually hindering the growth of an invasive plant species by restricting sunlight.
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research Water Hyacinth are invasive plants not indigenous to Louisiana that cover the freshwater canals, blocking sunlight to species living in the water and clogging the motors of boats travelling on the canal. Because Saint Bernard Parish provides optimal sunlight for the Water Hyacinth, if the temperature were lowered through shade, their growth patterns would be hindered. This would allow the underwater species to thrive, and be less of a nuisance to boaters. Wetland loss is another huge issue concerning Southern Louisiana due to salt water intrusion into the freshwater. In order to rebuild the wetlands, a soil gathering system can be implemented which will promote the growth of Cypress trees.
View of 40 Arpent Canal, showing the water hyacinth covering the water and the hardwood forest on the left.
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water hyacinth growth
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site
A research model was created to analyze the over-infrastructured site of Saint Bernard Parish. The model investigates the relationships of: manmade infrastructures such as the drainage canals, main highways + boulevards, and levees; of the topography of the site; the bathymetry of the Mississippi River and the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet; the programmatic zoning; land loss; and lastly, the amount of LLT (Louisiana Land Trust) vacant properties.
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historic sanborn map
topography + bathymetry
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concept model made in collaboration with Christopher Perrodin and “Shana� Hu Xiaoshuang. Photo credit, Derek Hoeferlin.
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photo credit: derek hoeferlin
model construction: handmade hemp weavings over graphite on vellum and crescent board
process
The concept model served as a method to explore how tensile structures can bridge over a range of conditions including the: Hardwood Forest, 40 Arpent Canal, Earthen Levee, and the decaying wetlands. The structures were designed as a multi-layered filtering system for sunlight and soil.
photo credit: derek hoeferlin
The tensile structures formed enclosures, protection, and walkable surfaces.
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photo credit: derek hoeferlin
photo credit: derek hoeferlin
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perspective// entrance to massage rooms
section// longitudinal
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plan
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strange attractors (an)other addition to the kimbell art museum
critic: robert mccarter
52,250 square feet fort worth, texas
perpsective// entry to Fifth Floor Special Exhibition
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program
contemporary museum addition
premise
Renzo Piano made a controversial change in his siting strategy for the addition to the Kimbell, from the publicized East site to the West. In doing so, the strategy demolished the grove of Yaopon holly trees and compromised the approach to the museum by blocking West-gaining light into the portico entry. A tower was designed with a small footprint that creates a campus with several smaller structures. Why a tower? A tower accomplishes an understated tension that respects the landmark museum while maintaining a bold approach to design. The addition was sited to maximize sequence and circulation.
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Program: 1. Lobby Gallery with a. cafe b. museum shop c. coat check 2. Main Gallery 3. Special Exhibit 4. Sculpture Park 5. Education Center 6. Auditorium 7. Library Service Parking
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perspective// fifth floor special exhibit
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Aerial View of Addition
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perspective// fourth floor special exhibit with outdoor terrace
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Drainage Layer Roofing Membrane Thermal Insulation Vapor Retarder Flashing
2” Plaster 12” Concrete 4” Rigid Insulation Vapor Barrier 2” Channelled Glass Aluminum Mullion
2” Glass
4” Cross-Cut Wood Flooring Setting Bed
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perspective// fifth floor special exhibit
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open house galleries (start-up business)
in collaboration with kathleen perniciaro
1000-4000 square feet saint louis, missouri
event postcard for ‘from the middle’ at 3123 Lemp Avenue. Artwork made in collaboration with Michael Powell.
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program
wellness retreat center
premise
Open House Galleries is focused on transforming vacant properties into temporary art galleries to regenerate interest in the space and celebrate the community. We work primarily with properties that have been on the market for over 12 months. Light renovation, cleaning, marketing, curation, installation, and hosting is provided. Open House Exhibitions are hosted in collaboration with the realtors to answer questions about the dwelling and artists to speak about their work. Both the property and art were for sale at the events.
44 size 1000 - 4000 s.f. site st. louis city (not county!) selected event from the middle curated by k. perniciaro 3123 Lemp Avenue, Benton Park 2950 sf 115 years old, 4 bd / 3.5 ba funding $1000 granted by Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, plus donations which providing marketing, print exhibition programs, installations supplies, paint, lighting, and refreshments details Open House Exhibition featured 13 distinct installations on 3 floors. Nearly 150 people attended during a 3-hour period on November 6, 2011. aftermath after being on the market for 15 months, 3123 Lemp sold within 6 weeks after the Open House Exhibition.
the need:
Saint Louis Metro
15.9%
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increase in vacant housing units in Metro St. Louis**
2. swell Carlie Trosclair 16’ x 7’ x 9’6” Wallpaper
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* According to the City of Saint Louis 2010 Census, www.stlcin.missouri.org/census ** These numbers do not reflect vacant retail, commercial, or restaurant units
3. Drag Sip Gnaw Apply Natalie Baldeon 10” x 10” Oil on Canvas 4. Untitled Kelly K. Wright located throughout house Inkjet Print
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Level 1 1 Level Megan McInerney Carlie Trosclair
1. Block4 Marie McInerney Dimensions: variable Mixed Media
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Level 2 Lauren Cardenas Howard Krohn Michael Powell
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photos from the event were taken by Stan Strembicki
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references references [professional] scott wightman gensler & associates project architect 303-893-7107 scott_wightman@gensler.com
December 17, 2012
beth mosenthal gensler & associates architectural designer 303-893-7113 beth_mosenthal@gensler.com
To Whom It May Concern:
kathleen perniciaro open house galleries co-founder/president 314-707-7376 kperniciaro@gmail.com dr. elizabeth king dr. king & associates president/CEO 954-903-9426 drking@IHCHealthFusion.com
[academic] derek hoeferlin washington university in st. louis assistant professor of architecture hoeferlin@wustl.edu robert mccarter washington university in st. louis ruth & norman moore professor rmccarter@wustl.edu
Re: Recommendation for Lynette Salas
This past summer I had the pleasure of working with Lynette Salas in Gensler’s Denver office. As the office-leader of a firmwide research project regarding rethinking the modern-day “Town Square,” I worked closely with Lynette as she conducted thematic research, synthesized content in the form of compelling graphic information, and spoke eloquently in bi-weekly office-wide charrettes. Having served on Gensler’s internship committee for the past several years, I have worked with many of Gensler’s summer internship program participants in both our Chicago and Denver offices. After working with a range of students with varied backgrounds and skill-sets, I can confidently say Lynette was an exemplary intern, and, by the end of the summer, a tangible asset for our office. Lynette has a versatile skill-set, a strong enthusiasm for both design and research, and a pleasant demeanor and work ethic that would translate seamlessly to any office environment/culture. She has the ability to balance project deadlines with additional related activities and pursuits, thus successfully balancing conceptual design thinking with pragmatic knowledge that helps dynamic projects become realities. Therefore, I highly recommend Lynette as a strong candidate for an architectural office that values an addition to their team that is both kind and versatile, enthusiastic and efficient, and most importantly, always eager to learn more. After working with Lynette for several months, I am confident she would be a strong addition to any office in the capacity of designer, researcher, and more holistically, as an emerging architect. Kind Regards,
Beth R. Mosenthal, Associate AIA + LEED AP BD+C
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thank you!
to my family, immediate and extended for all of their support and wisdom to drink a glass of wine when feeling stressed. to my business school friends for understanding that studio takes precedence over “networking� (aka drinking), but not always. to my architecture friends for support, blunt critique, unity, and much needed escapes. to my professors for challenging me and opening my eyes, especially: Robert McCarter for your thorough critiques, encouragement, and challenging predicted typological responses. Derek Hoeferlin for teaching me the value of research, Architecture (not architecture), focus and speed; and for arguing with me on a daily, if not hourly, basis. Adrian Luchini for giving me the room to explore, test and discover, and teaching me when to allow my original concept to dominate the design process, or let it go.