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AIDEN SULLIVAN
ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
K U AIAS PRESIDENT
(816) - 944 - 9540
Asully7680@gmail.com
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Master of Architecture
2022-2027
LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP
4.45 GPA
Graduated in 2022
AWARDS
& LEADERSHIP
• Former KU AIAS Vice President & Secretary
• AIAS Midwest Conference Planning Team
• KU Studio Culture Task Force Rep.
• High School Class President
• Deans List - 4/5 semesters
• Missouri Seal of Biliteracy in French
• Kansas City Scholars Scholarship
• High School Honor Roll
HOBBIES
• Cooking
• Gaming
• Music
• Writing
• Photography
• Weightligting
REFERENCES
KAPILLA SILVA
Professor - University of Kansas (414) - 334 - 1290
PROFILE
A third-year architecture student at the University of Kansas with a strong passion for design and problem-solving. Serving as Co-President of AIAS KU has fostered leadership, organization, and communication skills while strengthening student engagement in the field. Attending national conferences has provided opportunities to connect with peers worldwide and develop a strong sense of community. Academic experience includes studio projects focused on cultural and community-driven architecture, with a particular interest in urban renewal and sustainability. Currently seeking a summer internship to apply and expand architectural skills in a professional setting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SHIFT LEADER
Charleston’s
May 2023 - Present Seasonal server and shift leader with nearly two years of experience. Assist in managing front-of-house operations, ensuring team efficiency, high service standards, and seamless guest experiences. Trusted for flexibility, reliability, and leadership in a fast-paced environment.
SERVER
Chuy’s
December 2021 - August 2022
Excelled in a fast-paced environment, frequently taking on leadership responsibilities despite no formal shift leader role. Consistently ranked among top servers in sales and entrusted with key roles including managing large parties and overseeing the patio during major events
MULTIPLE POSITIONS
Komatsu
December 2019 - February 2021
Initially hired as a host but quickly took on expanded responsibilities, including managing takeout, bussing, dishwashing, and assisting the Expo line. Adapted to staffing shortages and even stepped into a kitchen role post-COVID, gaining well-rounded restaurant operations experience.
SKILLS
Modeling | Revit, Sketchup, AutoCad, Rhino, Grasshopper
Rendering | Lumion, Enscape
Other | Adobe Suite, Drafting, Fluency in French, Customer Service & Sales
TANNER SUNDERLAND
Manager - Charleston’s (816) - 731 - 1424
ROCHELLE FALK
Personal (816) - 665 - 5401
MEGHAN FLAVIN
Manager - Komatsu, Coach (913) - 449 - 9991
CONTENTS
museum - Dallas, TX
Fall 2024 | ARCH 508 |3rd Year
food hall - Kansas City, MO
Spring 2024 | ARCH 209 | 2nd Year
early education center - Lawrence, KS
Fall 2023 | ARCH 208 | 2nd Year
non-denominational chapel
Fall 2023 | ARCH 208 | 2nd Year
personal work
Fall 2023-24
texas music hall of fame museum
Location: Downtown Dallas, Texas
Project Type: Institutional Fall 2024 | ARCH 508 | Kapilla Silva
Defining Texas Music
The Texas Music Hall of Fame is located across from the vibrant Dallas Arts District, the largest urban arts district in the United States. In order to design a Texas Music Hall of Fame, immense research was done on the music of
the state and after, I determined that the sheer amount of art, history, and talent coming from the state would not be able to fit in a single building. So, the design of the building would incorporate hall of fame style galleries for
the musicians, producers, artists, history, and everything else of the 5 main genres either invented within, or pioneered by Texas being Folk, Blues, Rock & Roll, Tejano, and Country music.
The site for the Texas Music Hall of Fame is strategically located at the intersection of Leonard and Ross Streets in the heart of downtown Dallas, directly across from the renowned Dallas Arts District. This prominent location situates the building within a cultural and creative hub, surrounded by world-class institutions like the Dallas Museum of Art, the Winspear Opera House, and the Meyerson Symphony Center.
The urban context is characterized by a dynamic interplay of modern architecture and historic charm, reflecting the city’s evolving cultural identity. The site benefits from high visibility due to its proximity to major thoroughfares and pedestrian-friendly streets, making it an ideal destination for locals and visitors alike. The north west facade
sits directly across from a sculpture walk, acting as a gateway to the rest of the arts district, with a direct view of the museum.
Framed by the Dallas skyline, the site provides opportunities to create visual connections to its surroundings. The building’s design embraces the energy of the city while serving as a gateway to the Arts District, celebrating the rich musical heritage of Texas through an architectural language that resonates with the vibrancy and diversity of its context. The entrances are designed to encourage the most visitors based on where pedestrians are most likely coming from while framing a view of the arts district and downtown while you are inside.
Closest
Klyde Warren Park
Highway 366
Highway i-345
Winspear Opera House
Booker
Wyly Theatre
Moody
Meyerson
Pedestrian access via sidewalk
Nearest bus stops for DART©
Parking garage entrances
Entrance to sculpture walk
Service entrance for the building
01. Public Vs. Private
Taking up existing public space, my first step was to design the building in a way so that the lower levels would have elements of programming that would be more accessible to the public.
02. Museum Vs. Concert Hall
We were required to have a temporary gallery as part of our programming, and for this museum it would be dedicated to different artists with residencies. This resulted in a concert space within the museum itself.
05. Light, Views & Spaciousness
Then, surfaces of the building were played with to open up some spaces, while making other spaces tighter to reflect the contemplative nature of a museum, additionally this helped with the light being allowed into these areas.
Aligning
The concert space the galleries so observe the different to work, the space sculpture walk that with the arts district
06. 07. Galleries + Journey
The galleries were designed in a way to be able to see each without having many physical barriers between the spaces so that the galleries could be more open, creating these cascading galleries with connecting ramps.
Modulating
To filter all the light spaces, a perforated with a louver roof sunlight into the space on the roof.
03.
04. Programming Aligning W/ Art District
space would be surrounded by that those in the museum could different activities going on. For this space was aligned with the existing that connects this portion of town district of Dallas.
The next step was to work out programming, to still follow the use of public space as well as this central concert space.
Materiality:
-LOCAL MATERIALS
-MATCHING LOCAL STYLES
-CREATE OPEN FEELING
08. Modulating Light Landscaping
light coming into the different perforated facade in conjunction roof system to dissipate direct the galleries and the event roof.
Lastly, to create a better experience for those entering the museum, the ground floor containing the concert spaces was sunk into the grown while landscaped terraces were designed to guide those to the lobby.
Community:
-EVENT SPACES
-OUTDOOR PUBLIC SPACES
-PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Circulation:
-ADA FRIENDLY CIRCULATION
-PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY -INTEGRATED CIRCULATION
As demonstrated within the diagrams, the first 2 floor plans are distinctly separated between each other. The first floor operating almost entirely as spaces used for the concert venue, or service, being partially underground. While the second floor operates as a mix of public spaces and administrative, with the entrances being integrated within the landscape. The reason for this, besides providing public spaces, is to have a contemplative start to your journey through the museum as you look into the museum and see what is to come prior to even entering.
4b. Storage for Lobby, Concessions & Bar
5a. Concessions
5b. Kitchen
6. Storage for Stage & Events
7. Security & Check-in
8. Dressing Rooms
Floor 1 - -8’ 0”
1a. Concert Hall 1b. Stage
Backstage
Ticketing Office
Bathrooms
Bar
1” = 50’
Performers Lounge & Storage
10. Back of House Lounge 11. Mechanical
Floor 2 - 12’ 0”
1. Lobby
1b. Ticketing
1c. Cloak Room
2. Gift Shop
2b. Gift Shop Storage
3. Bathrooms
1” = 50’ 4. Museum Restaurant & Cafe
Kitchen
Classrooms
Admin
Conference Rooms
Staff Lounge
Floor 3 - Galleries 1-3
32’ 0”
1. Bathrooms
2. Custodians Storage
Floor 4 - Galleries 4-6
47’ 0”
1. Temporary Gallery
2. Music Recording Studios
3. Bathrooms
4. Custodians Storage
Indoor Roof Event Space
Outdoor Roof Patio
Outdoor Stage
Serving & Kitchen Area
Event Space Storage
Custodians Storage
1” = 20’
SECTION AA + INTERIOR VIEWS
Two of the main spaces that take up a large portion of their perspective levels are the lobby and the rooftop patio and event space, both meant to serve the public. The lobby is meant to be open so that it can serve as a gathering space, be used to host events, and most importantly prepare ones self to enter the galleries. The roof top space is also meant to be a flexible space where one can be outside, enjoying the weather while still being protected from the sun.
HIGHLIGHTED CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
Roof Filter Fabric
2 Layers Of 3” Rigid Foam Insulation 5. 3” Reinforced Concrete Slab On Metal Deck 6. Louver Support Track 7. 9” Aluminum Louver 8. Pivot Pin 9. Aluminum Perimeter Frame
10. 1 1/2” Steel Connector Plate with Shoeck© Steel Thermal Breaks
11. W24 X 146 Steel Beam
12. U75 X 40 Aluminum U - Channel
13. W16x26 Steel Beam
Waterproofing Membrane
3” Rigid Foam Insulation
Vapor Barrier
Sheathing
R19 Batt Insulation
W12 X 65 Steel Column
4” Stud Wall
DETAIL B 3/8” = 1’-0”
Feeney© Glass Infill Aluminum Railing System
1” Gureprex© Processed Natural Timber Veneer Flooring 3. 1” Aluminum Deck Framing 4. 7/8” Vertical Aluminum Hat - Channel
5. 3/4” Horizontal Aluminum Hat - Channel
6. 5/16” Prodex© Exterior Wood Paneling
7. 3/4” Horizontal Aluminum J - Channel
8. Steel Truss System
9. W24x146 Steel Beam
1. 1/2” Insulated Tempered Glass
2. 2 1/2” Reliance Cassette© Horizontal Mullion
3. 7” Reliance Cassette© Shear Block Connector
4. Horizontal Mullion With Silicone Sealant And Backer Rod
5. W8 x 67 Steel Column
6. CNC Profiled 3” Deep Aluminum Cross Fin
Aluminum Jamb 11. 1 1/2” Steel Connector Plate with Shoeck© Steel Thermal Breaks
W18 x 50 Steel Beam
Carbon Steel Wire Supports
W24 x 146 Steel Beam
1/2” Insulated Tempered Glass 2. Horizontal Mullion With Silicone Sealant And Backer Rod
1” Gureprex© Processed Natural Timber Veneer Flooring 4. Insulated Wood Blocking For Mullion
2’ X 4’ Timber Floor Panels
1” Plywood & Glue 3/8”
7. Dead Load Anchor
10. W18x50 Steel
11. 2” X 2” T-Slot
12. 1/8” Metal
13. W12x50 Steel
14. 90 Degree
15. 1” X 1” T-Slot
16. W12 X 65 Steel 17. 1 1/2” Linea©
18. Vertical GFT
19. GFT Thermico 8. L Shape Steel Outrigger
1/4” Zahner© Engineered Profile Panel Systems
7. 6” Afswk© Raised
8. 3/4” Subfloor
9. 9” Airfiture©
10. Ceiling Support
11. W18 x 50 Steel
12. W24 x 146
13. W14 x 398
Steel Beam
T-Slot Aluminum Framing
Flashing
Steel Beam
Joint Aluminum Assembly Plate
T-Slot Aluminum Framing
Steel Column
Linea© Limestone Cladding
88 Load Bearing System©
Thermico Mounting Bracket Sysem©
AIDEN SULLIVAN
Street Level Entrance Off Of Leonard St.
Nighttime Concert Within The Concert Venue
Within The Rock & Roll Music Gallery
multistory food hall
Location: Downtown Kansas City, MO
Project Type: Commercial
Spring 2024 | ARCH 209 | Jae Chang
This project required designing a food hall in downtown Kansas City across from highway I-670. Our program included designing with the intention with this being built 20 years in the future as the metro of Kansas City is growing. Not only that we needed to have to consider aspects of sustainability by replacing any area taken up by the building with green space. We also had to include a minimum of 7 restaurants, 2 restrooms, ADA accessibility, service spaces, and take into consideration the functionality of the spaces. The inspiration behind my building was the natural form of a canyon while taking into consideration circulation, programming, light, and form.
Sustainability:
-GREEN ROOFS
-RECYCLED MASONRY EXTERIOR -PHOTO VOLTAIC ARRAY ON ROOF
-LOUVER SYSTEM TO MINIMIZE HEAT GAIN
-CROSS VENTILATION THROUGH BUILDING
Natural Feel
-CONNECTION TO PARK -CENTRAL ATRIUM -OPENNESS WITHIN MIMICKING CANNON
-SIGNIFICANT INDIRECT SUNLIGHT -EXTERIOR PATIO SEATING W/ GARDENS
Client’s Perspective
-ENTRIES POSITIONED FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC -MAXIMIZED SEATING,
CENTRALIZED SERVICE SPACES
-INTERESTING EXTERIOR W/ THE ABILITY TO LOOK IN, DRAWING IN PEDESTRIANS
PROCESS
Massing
The form represents the maximum with the park to the north. The site with to maximize entry and comfort building.
Circulation of the building maximizes building to make it welcoming. I was canyons are formed and it resulted promoted connectedness. The site ground floor has a path weaving through that follows the slope for those accessibility.
Circulation Light
The programming puts the kitchens “private” areas of the south and while the seating is in the north and ensure that those who are in the space amazing view.
The dynamic facade of the parametric creates an interesting view for those also filtering the light that enters the that the “canyon” in my design should roof, and the initial path on the first the upper floors to allow light in, like
Programming Form
The form followed function, the sloping space on the upper floors because Along with that, terraces are located corner of the building to maximize building can be connected with nature.
space of the site, is difficult to work comfort in the view of the
maximizes entry into the was inspired by how resulted in open areas that site is sloped, so the through the building who require more
kitchens and service in the south-east facades, and west facade to space always have an
Context Map 1” = 725’
parametric louver system those approaching while the space. I decided should go from floor to floor is mimicked on like a true canyon.
The site is located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, off of Main St. and South Truman Road where the streetcar runs, and is set across from a future park that will cap i-670 highway. It is in a close distance of central downtown, the crossroads, power and light, the T-Mobile Center, the future Royals Stadium, the convention center, and Kauffman Center. If you are not familiar with Kansas City, the site is located in the heart of almost everything that happens within the area, receiving a high volume of traffic, pedestrian or not.
The project calls for a multi-story food hall with seven plus restaurants resulting in the shape of the building
being informed by where these restaurants will be located and is designed to attract the most amount of people possible to maximize revenue.
The food hall’s design embraces the synergy of circulation, visibility, and connection, marrying dynamic pathways with captivating views and a harmonious blend of nature. Through an engaging facade and fluid spatial design, the building is a vibrant urban destination that invites exploration, interaction, and culinary discovery.”
sloping walls maximized of the “canyon” feel. located on the southeast maximize light meaning the nature.
SECTION
A look into the section of the building shows how the different floors interact with each other, exemplifying the feel of a “canyon”. The shifting floors, along with the cutouts help bring people through the space as they’re able to see into the various other areas. This section also shows how the interior and exterior spaces work together
to create multiple different experiences as well as views for those trying to enjoy a nice meal. Additionally, the design of the building is supposed to serve all different types of people which is why the main form of circulation through the first floor is a sloping ramp.
Floor 3
1. Open-seating
2. Patio sitting
3. Service Hallway 4. Dish Disposal
Floor 2
1. Kitchen
2. Patio sitting
3. Bathrooms
4. Balcony sitting
5. Service Hallway
6. Dish Disposal
1. Kitchen 2. Office
3. Bathrooms
4. Balcony sitting
5. Service Hallway
6. Dish Disposal
7. Loading Dock
8. Trash
1. Kitchen Prep Spaces
Bathrooms
Dish & Trash
Sunset Northeast Entrance
Southwest Entrance, Nighttime
This view exemplifies the goals going into this project, to create a building that could help activate this portion of town as it is on the outskirts of downtown. With two street car stops within half a block, and the street car
extension almost finished, this will be a prime stop for passing pedestrians going to and from central downtown. Between outdoor green spaces, an interesting change to the nearby architecture, and a building that
would work as a dining experience rather than just another restaurant, this food hall is perfect for downtown Kansas city.
a place for caring
Location: Downtown Lawrence, KS
Project Type: Educational
Fall 2023 | ARCH 208 |Kent Spreckelmeyer
This project involved designing an early education center on Vermont and 11th street in Lawrence, KS. Part of the program involved thinking of solutions for real world problems such as security for children, how to blend into the existing downtown area of Lawrence which is mostly comprised of brick, and the most important factor: Kansas preschool codes. These codes determined where spaces could be, and how much space parts of the buildings would have to take up.
Privacy & Security
-SINGULAR ENTRANCE WITH SECURITY
-NO WINDOWS IN CLASSROOMS
MEANS NO VIEWING IN FROM THE STREET
-CENTRAL OUTDOOR SPACE CAN BE SEEN FROM ALL C
Sheltering From Elements
-OUTDOOR SPACE SURROUNDED BY BUILDING TO PROTECT FROM SOUTHERN WINDS
-ROOFS BRING INDIRECT SUN AND BLOCK SOUTHERN SUN
-”SUN ROOMS” FOR DAYS THE KIDS CAN’T GO OUT
Ease Of Use
-SHARED SPACES BETWEEN CLASSROOMS
-SPACES SEPARATED WITHIN THE LAYOUT BY USAGE
-OPEN VIEWS FOR TEACHERS (KNOW WHERE STUDENTS ARE)
Legend
Restaurant
Public/Instituition
CONTEXT
Parks/rec, open space
Single family
Commercial
Unmarked/Vacant
Legend
Parking, Utilities, Transportation
Restaurant
Bus Routes
Public/Instituition
Parks/rec, open space
Single family
Commercial
Unmarked/Vacant
Parking, Utilities, Transportation
Bus Routes
Progression through building
My solution ended up with a U-shaped building surrounding the outdoor space to provide security and sheltering from the elements. The purpose of the low-angled northern facing sawtooth roofs is to block harmful southern sun while allowing cooler daylight from the northern sky to enter the space. The next factor I wanted to focus on was the harsh southern winds that affect the building. The outdoor space is centered and surrounded by the rest of the
Vermont St.
Progression through building building on three side is open which the interior and which help uphold along with acting when the climate I have implemented alternative inside be able to play.
Plan
11th St.
three of its sides, only a single which has juniper trees facing fences facing the exterior uphold the security for the children acting as wind breakers. For days truly is too hard to combat, implemented sun rooms which act as inside spaces for children to still
Reception
Admin
Nurse’s Office
Kitchen
Communal Area
Outdoor Area
Classroom & Sunroom
Shared Classroom Bathrooms, Tornado Shelter, & Storage
W North Park St.
Central Courtyard
Classroom
Entrance
a place for contemplation
Location: KU Campus, Lawrence, KS
Project Type: Religious, model Fall 2023 | ARCH 208 | Kent Spreckelmeyer
A non-denomonational space
In this project, the assignment was to create a non-denominational chapel that acts as a space for contemplation. Through trial and error, the task was to have a 1/4” = 1’ wooden model that was designed to be built
on a site within the context of the campus meaning it was required to take that into consideration. I wanted the design to not take inspiration from many existing chapels so that it would not gravitate towards one
religion or the other; instead looking at what makes up someone’s faith and how this building could exemplify that.
Concept 1
The first set of concepts involved many varied styles, with many different styles of roofs, but ultimately I chose the one to move forward with that had a more modern feel to it, to differentiate it from traditional chapels.
Concept 2
The second set of concepts involved trying to figure out the journey through the space. Where was the entrance? Was there a point for contemplation? What would being in the space feel like? I settled with a design that had a small point of entry that opened up throughout it.
Concept 3
The next step was to design how the structure would be held together as the buidling would be mass timber. I decided that the main structure holding up the roof would also act as the main design of the building, allowing light in.
Final Concept
The design of my non-denominational chapel was inspired by the idea of “reaching for god” my initial ideas dealt with this concept by using sloped roofs to mimic this. Along with this, I implemented a structure that seemed quite delicate to allow a lot of light in to really bring a sense of connection with the spirituality of the worshiper. My solution ended up being pin joint portal frames and looking toward the Thorn crown chapel and structures like it. The stone, represented by the base (brown stained wood in the final model), is used to
demonstrate both privacy as well as not being grounded to the Earth. The stone is larger, touching the roof and giving a sense of security while you are in the bathrooms, however, as you progress through the chapel, the stone slowly withers away into the foundation to represent you “reaching for god” and leaving the security of the Earth. Similar to earlier concepts, my roof is sloped while also enlarging as it goes on to give it more importance as it’s the only portion of the building that gives a full sense of enclosure.
FINAL MODEL
The final product is a wooden model that exemplifies exactly the concepts I wanted to show off. There is a clear distinction between the grounding masonry, and the light wood that holds up the rood. Although the angle of the roof is “reaching up”, the roof itself acts as a shell to show the difference between human and other.
In the model, a pastor stands giving a sermon with back to an opening that looks upon the campus’ graveyard where former KU students have been buried, adding to the contemplative nature of the building.
personal work
The culinary arts have always interested me, to a point I almost majored in it. Thankfully, I ended up in architecture but this is a little record book of some of the favorites I have made.
Bimimbap: a Korean dish. My dish included a fried egg, thinly sliced marinated beef, cucumber, rice, and a homemade gochuchang based sauce (sweet and spicy chili sauce).
Sesame chicken and lo mein noodles along with white rice.
My foreign exchange student friend was homesick while celebrating Yom Kippur (a Jewish holiday) so I learned to make them some dishes from home. Pictured above is Matzo soup, chicken kebabs, and rice pilaf.
Homemade pizzas, the first time I had ever made homemade dough as well as the sauce. Mushrooms picked from my roommate’s garden back home.
After being a bit homesick, and sad about it being removed from the Panera menu, I decided to make homemade baked potato soup as well as homemade bread bowls using my own hand made dough. Paired with a recreation of the turkey bravo sandwich.
My roommate was really craving gyros one day so I made them from scratch, nothing like a beef and lamb combo.
For the Superbowl I made some homemade baked wings, honey sesame on the left and some buffalo on the right along with some baked herb potato wedges. I truly believe this helped the Chiefs win their second Superbowl.
