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Interior Architecture Student
ABOUT
Creative and enthusiastic architecture student proficient in Revit and CAD design coursework. Adept at designing healthcare, residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Offers attention to detail and extensive knowledge of multiple architecture modeling programs.
EDUCATION
M.ARCH WITH EMPHASIS IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2023-2025
B.S., INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
University of Kansas, Lawrence KS 2019 - 2023
MINOR, BUSINESS
University of Kansas, Lawrence KS 2020-2023
ORGANIZATIONS
KU AIAS, Member 2019 - 2023
WOMEN IN DESIGN, Member 2020 - 2023
KU IIDA, Member 2020 - 2023
SAIC AIAS, Member 2023 - Present
WORK EXPERIENCE
Internship - Architect One
Summer 2022
Located on Placencia Beach, Belize. The project utilizes local and sustainably sourced materials to help reduce the resorts’ carbon footprint.
This villa style resort is designed after traditional Mayan design principles. Mayan architecture was often designed to be oriented along a north-south axis to take advantage of solar and other celestial events. The structures
Located at the southern tip of the Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize, it is renowend for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Placencia is just one of the three villages on the peninsula, but has lovely shops, cafes, seafood restaurants, a small medical clinic, and an airfield N
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Resort Layout
Water Villas
The basic layout of the resort takes after the spatial orientation of a traditional Mayan city. The buildings are situated on a north-south axis to take advantage of the east-west sun path. The Mayans also took into account the hierarchy of each structure with their temple being the tallest point in the city while every other building followed at a lower elevation. In this case the lobby (central meeting point) of the resort is the highest point of the resort and in the center of the plan.
6 Overwater Villas
6 Ocean Front Villas
Lobby Spa
Fromal Restaurant Beach Bar
Beach House Bar
Mini Restaurant Snack Bar
Pool Area Bar
Pool
1,320 sqft
2,100 sqft
500 sqft
850 sqft
1,000 sqft 1,000 sqft
250 sqft
700 sqft
250 sqft
300 sqft
700 sqft
1,350 sqft
Total: 10,000 sqft
1,200 sqft 2,030 sqft
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The villas follow a simple layout, both including a king sized bed, bathroom, a couch with entertainment center, and a private back deck with a plunge pool. The beach front villa includes a freestand tub and steps leading down to a private beachfront cabana. The over water villa features a lower platform so users can swim in the surrounding ocean. N
The lobby takes on a symmetrical layout, emphasizing the grandness of the space. After users check in they are guided up the center staircase and greeted with a view of the ocean and the entire resort.
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A semi-formal restaurant that includes an upscale bar and outdoor seating with views of the Caribbean Sea. It is one of the main restaurants on the resort grounds. N
The material board features the main materials used in the project. It communicates color, material type, and sensory components of each material as well as important LEED and WELL credits. The physical model displays a proper elevation of the site and spacial relationships between each building.
Each space is carefully designed to provide users with a calm and immersive environment. When users walk into any space located on resort grounds, they are greeted with local and sustainable materials, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light.
The space is located on the first floor of Marvin Hall at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.
A small studio group project with the intent to renovate the interior of the Eastern wing of Marvin Hall to create a state-of-the art, technology and productionbased studio suite. The idea is to introduce a new type of studio suite that incorporates a variety of audio-visual technology
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The space aims to explore the utility of studio engagement through its material and spacial selection. It provides users with a space emphasized by its classic Marvin Hall elements contrasted with industrial characteristics. N
The essence of Shintoism is the devotion to invisible spiritual beings and powers called kami. They take the form of objects and concepts important to life and nature like rain, mountains, trees, and rivers,
Shintoism
Explore concept abstraction through methods of research, graphic representation, light/shadow, and form. This is a place for spiritual reflection using light as a primary design element. The space is based off of key components of the Shinto religion. This method helps effectively communicate the ideas held within the Shinto religion as a physical space. The space is designed for prayer and worhsip.
A series of textile collages and digital watercolor paintings helps conceptualize a few major aspects of the Shinto religion. The main focus of the space, however, is the Shinto shrine. Though all Shinto shrines are unique in their own way, they all have a red Tori at the base of each shrine. Users are encouraged to walk through it to ward off negative spirits and energy before entering the shrine.
The physical model showcases the perspective of walking up and entering a traditional Shinto shrine. An abstract cutout of a the shrine is reflected on the far back wall of the model and a cutout shape of a tori is seen in the foreground.
Scale: 1’0” = 1/4”
The cutout of the basic form of the shrine is reflected on the back wall and a simple outline is added to highlight the shadow as well. A cutout of the Tori is used as the opening to the space to symbolize the entrance. This shape also creates a pathway leading up to the reflected shrine
Fika /fēka/ noun Swedish Custom, a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes, and relax with others
Pattern Cafe
Located in Union Station, Kansas City, MO, Fika Coffee Bar is a cafe that offers a wide range of spaces that experiment with the spatial potentials of Swedish weaving or “huck” embroidery and weaving. The space is a quaint and homely place for busy travelers to pause.
Fika Coffee Bar was designed to offer a wide range of spaces that will attract users as well as creating an open space that is inspired by traditional Swedish weaving patterns.
This booth system provides intimate seating for groups of 2-5 people. The shape is taken directly from the 3D pattern study and is configured in a way to save space as well
The use of darker ceilings and light colored walls make the space seem more wide open as well as relaxing. These natural materials transform the space into a spa-like feel. Both the rooms and hallway are lined with strip lights to make the ceilings appear taller. All of these elements together create a fully immersive, spa-like environment for the clinic that eliminates any stressed feelings.
This divider features a zig zag scren inspired by the geometric style of the weaving pattern. It helps organize the space and provides optimal privacy for users in the cafe if needed.
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The kiosk is where users will be able to order pastries and coffee. The form is functional with the layering of the front counter and the overhanging structure. Reiterating the concept of weaving.
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The plan features three different areas that all offer different types of seating. The southern side of the plan includes more intimate seating for smaller groups of 2-4 people. This area is where the booth seating is featured.The middle of the is where the kiosk is located as well as bar seating for individuals. The northern side of the plan includes the screen divider as well as larger group seating.
hallway are lined with strip lights to make the ceilings appear taller. All of these elements together create a fully immersive, spa-like environment for the clinic that eliminates any stressed feelings.
The material selection for the cafe is inspired by the Swedish weaving patterns as well. With the use of lighter stone textures contrasting with the darker wood finishings, it creates a pleasing and homely atmosphere for users. It highlights the scandinavian influence in the design as well. The cafe provides users with several different kinds of seating for any setting.
The space is designed for a 4 person family that includes someone suffering from depression. It is on a 25’ x 125’ lot and is located at 645 Sandusky Ave.
Design a sustainable home for a city lot that also addresses a large social issue - depression. The home promotes environmental sustainability, social sustainability, and economic sustainability. This residence responds to its surrounding environment and its users by applying principles of sustainability and human factors. Public health crisis and economic conditions have changed needs in interior residential environments, more young adults are now living at home. While a single house will not address all these possibilities, we can change design solutions for many of these challenges.
New technology and sustainability needs required designers to rethink traditional housing. An important first step in sustainability is location, city residents drive less, live in smaller footprints, and even require shorter utility hookups. Cities offer important social connections and diversity. Wyandotte County Kansas is one of two counties in the nation with no majority ethnic group, home to people from a wide range of ethnicities and nationalities.
Using sloped ceilings helps more light filter in the space which is important for narrower houses.
Proper air ventilation also reduces serious mental health risks Good indoor air quality can be achieved by increasing air flow and using natural air.
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The house surrounds a central atrium located in the middle. It also features multiple outdoor areas such as a front patio, atrium, front deck off the main bedroom, and a rooftop balcony for entertaining guests. These spaces let users have access to natural air and light during rough times. There is a main office as well for users working from home to have a separate space away
Scale: 1’0” = 1/8”
The central atrium lets in the majority of the light inside the house. The effect of sunlight influences a person’s well-being. Lack of natural light can trigger a person’s mental disorder (in this case, depression). The outdoor spaces in the house also allow for natural air ventilation. Operable windows create a sense of openness to the environment while ventilation allows fresh air flowing into indoor spaces.
These show just how much light can be filtered into the space. The kitchen takes up a large portion of the first floor for users to entertain and host large gatherings. It includes a skylight and a large back curtian wall. The atrium utilizes a curtain wall system that offers extra insulation and can be opened outward from the top. The rooftop balcony features two social spaces as well.
A big reason why I wanted to pursue architecture is because I have always been drawn to depicting architecture in an artistic way. I was taught how to draw in perspective around the age of 12 and I have been practicing ever since. Not only did it encourage me to pursue architecture, but it gave me an outlet to apply my detail-oriented skills I specialize in (almost) all forms of printmaking and pen & ink drawings. Art classes I have taken in the past in high school include AP Studio Art, Advanced Printmaking, and Advanced Drawing
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