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Kyle Fernety Masters of Architecture III University of Arizona 2023

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KYLE FERNETY ABOUT 2nd year Masters of Architecture student from the University of Arizona. Eagerly seeking internship opportunities.

CONTACT Phone: +520 403 7255 Email: kfernety@arizona.edu Address: 546 W. Faith Dawn Ct. Tucson, AZ 85742

EDUCATION Graduate Degree - Masters of Architecture III University of Arizona, College of Architecture 2022 - present Current GPA: 4.0

Bachelor’s Degree University of Arizona, Eller College of Management 2016-2020 Major: Marketing Cumulative GPA: 3.5 (Cum Laude)

SOFTWARE & LANGUAGE SKILLS

AutoCAD 2023

Rhino 7

Sketchup 2022

Revit

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Enscape Rendering

Adobe InDesign

WORK EXPERIENCE 2023 Summer Internship Carlson Veit Junge Architects PC May 2023 - August 2023 - Prepared site analysis diagrams to document existing conditions, features, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements.

- Demonstrated proficiency in the redlining process during a summer internship at Carlson Veit Junge, efficiently incorporating feedback from senior principals and successfully implementing revisions to design plans.

- Communicated design ideas to clients with two-dimensional computer aided design software (AutoCAD and Revit).

- Reviewed local, state, and federal codes for changes that impact the design and construction.

Part-time Internship Architecture Sarasota Museum- Victor Lundy Project Winter 2022 - Operating and setting up laser cut files in order to accurately laser cut basswood components.

- Redrawing and scaling floor plans, roof plans, and sections for the assembly of the physical model.

- Construction of the Victor Lundy Galloway’s Furniture Showroom physical model.

Part-time Work College of Architecture - Laser Lab Monitor Winter 2022 - Fall 2023 - Daily cleaning of the laser cutters and 3D printers within the Laser Lab. - Assisting students with questions on control, operations, and maintenance of the machines.

- Repairing machines when down and monitoring their production in the event further repairs are needed.

Part-time Work University of Arizona, College of Architecture Ambassador 2022 - present - Promoting the College of Architecture and helping educate interested listeners on the culture, and values of the college.

- Worked at Admitted Students Day booth, answering questions for prospective College of Architecture students.

- Helping setup networking events, and giving tours of the College of Architecture, as well as helping coordinate graduation and other special events.

ACHIEVEMENTS & PERSONAL SKILLS - Eller Top 50 Hispanic Honorary

- Communication

- National Honorary Society of Leadership and Success

- Team Player

- Eller Multicultural Night of Excellence

- Time Management

- Starbucks Partner of the Quarter

- Detail Oriented and Reliable

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

BARRIO LIBRARY Studio Fall 2022

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HIGHLAND UNDERPASS STAIR Studio Fall 2022

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VICTOR LUNDY - GALLOWAY’S PROJECT Winter Exhibit 2022

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PRECEDENT STUDY- HOUSE NA Spring 2023

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BARRIO LIBRARY

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LOCATION:

Tucson, AZ

ARCHITECT:

Kyle Fernety

PROJECT DATE:

2022

PROJECT INFO The paradigm of the traditional library has been challenged in recent years due to forces such as the emergence of digital media, as well as social distancing and self-isolation practices from the world-wide pandemic. With this project, my goal was to create an experience that would help users to

embrace their social communities, encourage the exchange of ideas and ultimately cultivate these experiences within a safe space.

The Barrio Library was created around the concepts of tranquility, exploration, and biophilia. At the Barrio Library, there is something to discover for everyone.

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SITE ANALYSIS Open expanses of space are heavily impacted by the sun’s path here in Tucson. However, the trees and buildings in Barrio Viejo provide ample shade, offering a bit of escape from direct sunlight during the early afternoon, when it can be overbearing. Vehicle and foot traffic make this area a vibrant, sometimes boisterous part of the neighborhood. The trees and buildings help to block out some of the noise, but there are several hot spots and streets that can be loud.

W. Eighteenth St. SITE PLAN Barrio Viejo is a rare example of preserved heritage within a downtown setting.

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Whether you’re traveling to the popular eatery 5 Points, or, you’re exploring the unique murals plastered on stucco walls, there’s lots to discover in even the smallest pocket of this vibrant community.

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ROOFTOP

2ND FLOOR

SECTION B

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Floor Plan 2

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SPATIAL ANALYSIS

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*Design created from utilizing Grasshopper, a cutting-edge parametric modeling tool

INSPIRATION FROM THE CHOLLA Local inspiration came in the form of the cholla cactus skeleton.

The lattice form provided inspiration in its openness and light appearance, and also for its strong structural integrity. For me, it’s always important to draw inspiration from the region you work in. The cholla is a ubiquitous cactus in the Sonoran Southwest, and it inspired the design rooftop shading structure and the central cholla skeleton structure used as space for hanging gardens.

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Mark out Pathways for Exploring within site context

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Develop & Refine Barrio Library Form

ITERATIVE DEVELOPMENT For the Barrio Library, I relied on my concepts of exploration, tranquility and biophilia to guide my design. I initially began by mapping out exploratory paths within the context of the site. From this, I created basic block massing that was developed around the different pathways for exploring.

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Start with basic Block Massing to begin spatial analysis

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Add Green Spaces for Rooftop Garden & Further Connection to Nature

Once the general circulation pathways were created, and the basic block massing was complete, I begin refining the shape into a more finalized design. The addition of green space was placed strategically within the site to provide certain areas with that connection to the outdoors and to create a rooftop garden for the local community.

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HIGHLAND UNDERPASS STAIR LOCATION:

University of Arizona Tucson, AZ

ARCHITECT:

Kyle Fernety

PROJECT DATE:

2022

PROJECT INFO The underpass is located on North Highland Avenue at the University of Arizona and continues under Speedway Boulevard, a very popular and highly used street in Tucson, Arizona. The task was to create a stair that understands the principles, experiences and the effects of stair design. Stairs facilitate vertical circulation and are usually

stationary. They are one of the most intimate, tactile and ergonomic moments in architecture. Stairs are unique architectural devices as they can encourage efficiency or hardship, leisurely joy or awkward discomfort depending on their geometry, dimensions, materiality and spatial definition. With these considerations in mind, I created my design for the Highland Underpass Stairs.

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VARYING COMFORTS OF RELAXATION

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135o Recline Angle

Minimum angle of seat recline necessary to help relieve and reduce pressure on spinal discs. Good recline for more focused activity.

At a recline of 110 degrees, this helps in the major reduction in muscle activity. The recline also allows customized head and neck support and a place to comfortably rest one’s feet.

At a recline of 135 degrees, this allows for complete recline and good lumbar support. Great for activities where you are trying to disconnect and relax from physical strain/muscle activity.

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ERGONOMICS OF THE STAIR With a goal of relaxation, I wanted to focus on the ergonomics of the stair. Through research, an ideal degree for a set of stairs O falls around 32 . With this degree, This is almost a “lazy stair” and requires seemingly no effort to use. Through researching various stair widths, I created wide walkways and open stairs to allow for open, yet social space that allowed users to not feel closed-in or cramped.

RADIAL FORM & FREE-FLOW MOVEMENT For a desired ‘free flow’ movement, radial form was the ideal form of movement for the Underpass stair. Radial form features a centrally located core with linear forms extending outwards from the center. By utilizing this form, I was able to create pathways that cross over and can facilitate different interactions.

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FLOOR PLAN

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The usage of the interstitial planes were strategically placed to create a comfortable ascension of the stair. Allowing for these moments of rest also gives rise to the opportunity for different interactions between students and faculty alike. Vegetation was added for comfort and shade. The wide and open plan of the stair serves to facilitate freeflow movement.

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The BLUE areas denote spots for lounging. Placed on grassy slopes of 135 The YELLOW areas denote the interstitial landing zones. With a typical width large enough to accommodate of 2 people.

The RED areas highlight the spots that are best utilized for people watching, reading, or listening to music.

The GREEN areas highlight the staggering design of the physical staircases that allow for open pathway interpretation.

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RISE:

TOTAL RISE: 12..45’ RISE:

TOTAL RUN: 39.5’

STAIR DETAIL: RISE & RUN O

Based on research, I found the most comfortable stair falls within a 32.4 incline with a: RISE: 7 inch RUN: 11 inch The interstitial landing planes were strategically designed to allow for a comfortable ascent that requires little to no work. The landing planes placed around every 9-11 steps.

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BUS STOP

USER MAP BUS STOP

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PEOPLE WATCHING

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The various colored figures represent atypical pathways and activity from University of Arizona students and faculty. With the design of the Highland Underpass Stair, we can provide leisurely safe spaces for both faculty, student, and Arizona resident alike.

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VICTOR LUNDYGALLOWAY’S FURNITURE SHOWROOM CLIENT: Architecture Sarasota REQUEST: Create a Physical Model of Victor Lundy’s Galloway’s Furniture Showroom, for Display BUILT BY: Kyle Fernety OVERSEEN BY: Christopher Domin

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PROJECT INFO During the Fall 2022 semester, I was approached by my professor of Integrated Technologies to work under his supervision on a paid project over the Winter break. My task was to help create a professional physical model of Victor Lundy’s Galloway’s Furniture Showroom to be displayed in an exhibit

for Architecture Sarasota’s museum located in Florida. Over the course of the break, I developed my physical modeling and digital drawing skills. In creating this model, I utilized laser cut machines, 3D printers, band saws, and sanding machines.

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GALLOWAY’S FURNITURE SHOWROOM Victor Lundy’s Galloway’s Showroom was an exquisite display of innovative design from the late 1950s. The design was based on Lundy’s love of nature and organic forms. This can be seen in roof cutouts that allowed for the growth of trees. Seen above are the massive glulam beams that span across in 16 directions from the center point of the showroom. Utilizing the beams, Lundy hung a mezzanine to create an illusion that the second floor is floating. He followed this up by including two floating staircases that hung from the floating mezzanine.

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GLULAM BEAMS In total, there are 16 glulam beam that branch out from the center of the showroom.

To create the glulam beams: 1) Accurate digital drawing to serve as basis for the laser cut file 2) Setting up laser file and properly adjusted the settings for the cut 3) Once cut, I hand-sanded the burnt edges off for a smooth finish

CONNECTING DISPLACED INFORMATION Proper files of the project were not completely available. When this building was remodeled in 1970 by VisionWorks, much of the original information was displaced or thrown away. In order to create an accurate physical model, I needed proper dimensions and scale. Through acquiring old VisionWork plans and the few Victor Lundy plans still available, I pieced together information and was able to fill in the missing spaces.

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1) Laser Cut Equally Spaced Holes for Rods

2) Place Accurately Sized Basswood Rods

3) Add Stair Tread with Even Spacing

CREATING THE FLOATING STAIR Creating the floating stair took many trials-and-errors to get right. The photo above shows my final test copy where I found the right method of assembly. Through experimentation of piano wire and other materials, we decided on basswood to serve as the metal rods. The basswood added light and warmth and allowed for a perfect pressure fit between rod and stair tread.

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1) Begin with Placement of the Glulam Beams

2) Straighten and Evenly Space Glulam Beams

3) Begin Adding T&G Across the Beams

ADDING ROOF DETAIL Victor Lundy used a T&G ceiling design. T&G meaning a tongue and groove tray ceiling. To create an accurate portrayal, I hand-cut custom pieces of basswood strips and individually placed them across the glulam beams.

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First Floor Plan

CREATING WORKING FILES For this project, I created accurate floor plans and section plans in order to aid the physical modeling process. Once the plans were digitally drawn in Rhino, I took them to illustrator where I added proper line weighting.

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Second Floor Plan

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4 PRECEDENT STUDY - HOUSE NA “To dwell in a house, amongst the dense urbanity of small houses and structures can be associated to living within a tree.”

PROJECT INFO House NA is not your typical residential house. Designed by the Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, it was completed in 2011.

House NA serves as a striking example of Fujimoto’s signature style, which combines modernist and minimalist design principles with a unique approach to spatial design.

Inside the house, Fujimoto has created a series of interconnected spaces that flow seamlessly from one to another. There are no traditional walls or doors, and the house is instead divided into a series of platforms and levels that are connected by stairs and ramps. This approach creates a sense of fluidity and allows the residents to move through the house in a continuous loop.

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ARCHITECT Sou Fujimoto PROJECT DATE 2011 LOCATION Koenji, Tokyo, Japan

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= More Frequent Paths = Less Frequent Paths

CIRCULATION Utilization of both fixed and movable stairs to better help serve its unique circulatory path.

This helps facilitate irregular movement to serve their clients unique want of having a nomadic sense of living.

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SOLAR The large floor-to-ceiling windows on the House NA’s transparent facade face south, allowing for maximum exposure to sunlight during the winter months when the sun is lower in the sky.

While in the summertime it allows for less light to enter in.

VENTILATION House NA uses natural ventilation in order to cool its residents. Equipped with wooden operable fenestration, this allows for the cross ventilation of space.

During the summer, when temperatures can be high and humidity levels are elevated, the house’s open layout and use of natural materials help to keep the interior cool.

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GLASS CLAMP VARIETY: Square USE: Creates tight connection between glazing and steel frame

CONCRETE: CONCRETE PANELS USE(S): Provide Stability & Resist Lateral Loads LOCATION: Side Elevations (East & West)

WOOD: WHITE TINTED BIRCH USE(S): - Wood-Frame Fenestrations

- Serves as a Visual Transition with Structure

LOCATION: - All Throughout Exterior Build - Interior Flooring

GLAZING: SEE-THROUGH GLASS USE(S): Visual Connection & Solar Allowance LOCATION: All Elevations

STEEL: WHITE PAINTED STEEL USE: - Steel Frame Bracing

- Welded On-Site - Used for Slender Design - Less Cumbersome than Wood

LOCATION: All Elevations

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* BELOW GRADE: Steel Columns embedded into the concrete foundation, anchored with steel piles

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SEPARATION & COHERENCE House NA is designed to encourage interaction and socialization between its occupants.

Likewise, it can also provide spaces of intimacy if two individuals choose to be close, while also accommodating for a group of guests by distributing people across the house.

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COLUMN GRIDS Due to the complex design of House NA, I created a column grid to aid in my analysis of the structural system. Through usage of a digital model created, I was able to better understand the spacing of the column grid and the support for the 21 individual floor plates.

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