Brendan Gannon Architecture Portfolio 2020-24

PORTFOLIO

BRENDAN GANNON 2020 - 2024

BRENDAN GANNON

bgannon@ku.edu 636-387-8308 linkedin.com/in/brendan--gannon issuu.com/bgannnon

Education 2020 - 2025

University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS Master of Architecture

2016 - 2020

Francis Howell North | Saint Charles, MO Summa Cum Laude

Experience SU & FA 2024

Architectural Design Intern | PGAV Destinations | Saint Louis, MO Analyze site conditions and layout animal habitats, visualize guest experience, and create building drawings and site details for 50% construction documents.

Office Clerical | KU Study Abroad | Lawrence, KS

2022 - 2024

Assist visitors, manage documents for students traveling, and help navigate the opportunities available abroad.

Architectural Design Intern | Hoefer Welker | Kansas City, MO

SU 2023

Analyze site conditions and layout site work, concept generation, and create building arrangements then develop into detailed plans.

Honors 2023 & 2024

Architecture Student Portfolio Awards | 4th Year Winner & 3rd Year Finalist

2020 - 2024

School of Architecture Dean’s List| 3.75 or higher GPA

2022 & 2023

KU Men’s Action Project Nomination

2020 - 2024

KU Crimson & Blue Scholarship | Recipient

Activities 2020 - Present

AIAS | Event Coordinator, Vice President, Year Rep, Member Coordinate professional and social events for the KU Chapter | Lead the Appointed Board and head the Creators’ Ball Committee | Maintain constant communication about AIAS opportunities with 90+ students

2020 - 2023

Oozma Kappa KU | President, Public Relations Chair Lead the organization and organize agendas and meetings | Create graphics to boost engagement on social media and plan club events

Spring 2023

Mentorship Collaborative | First Year Studio Mentor

References Nils Gore | Professor of Architecture| KU ngore@ku.edu

John Trefry | Assistant Professor of Architecture | KU trefry@ku.edu

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HIGHLAND HAVEN

BRIEF Fall 2023 | 4th Year | Eddy Tavio | Bentonville, Arkansas PROGRAMS USED SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator

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DESCRIPTION Highland Haven in Bentonville, Arkansas, reimagines middlerise housing with its innovative design. Setting a standard for sustainable living, it reshapes the local housing landscape and serves as a model for urban planning that values both the environment and quality of life, influencing the future of residential projects by reducing suburban sprawl.

This studio also focused on a range of design scales from urban planning to landscape design which promoted collaboration between other studio projects.

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PROPOSED SITE FRAMEWORK THE site located off 8th Street near the new Walmart Headquarters, 8th Street Market, Momentary provides a unique opportunity for integration with its surroundings. The Razorback bike Trail runs through the site, connecting underground to Walmart HQ.

THE MOMENTARY

8TH STREET MARKET

FUTURE WALMART HQ

GRAPHIC BY: BRENDAN GANNON

8TH STREET MARKET

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WALMART CAMPUS

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SITE DIAGRAMS The studio, comprised of teams of approximately seven members each, was tasked with creating a comprehensive framework design. The objective was to identify common themes, leverage diverse strengths, and collectively address challenges through a design charrette.

The final design includes an elevated central greenspace, which safely divides vehicular and pedestrian traffic. A park off the 8th Street Market serves as the public entrance to this elevated green space.

PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION

GRAPHIC BY: RYAN HAIGHT

ECOLOGICAL APPROACH

GRAPHIC BY: KAITLYN DUNN

ACCESS AND SERVICE

GRAPHIC BY: LUKE DELEHAUNTY

PUBLIC SPACE

MULTI-MODAL CONNECTIVITY

GRAPHIC BY: BRITTANY PEREZ

GRAPHIC BY: ALEX MEYER

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FORM DEVELOPMENT

CIRCULATION: PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY DESIGN BICYCLE ACCESSIBILITY EFFICIENT VEHICULAR FLOW

GATHERING AREAS: COMMUNITY SPACES OUTDOOR AMENITIES EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING

SUSTAINABILITY: ENERGY EFFICIENCY WATER CONSERVATION SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

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MECHANICAL DIAGRAM

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Screened Rooftop A/C Units

Forced Air System

Two-Pipe System

Air Supply Loop

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Exit Path

Shading Louvers

West Exit Stair

East Exit Stair

Cork and Metal Facade

Townhouse Stairs CLT Floor Panels Reinforced Concrete Cores CLT Columns Concrete Podium Columns

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CLINTON MARINA

BRIEF Fall 2022 | 3rd Year | Nils Gore | Lawrence, Kansas PROGRAMS USED SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator

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DESCRIPTION Located on Clinton Lake, the team at Clinton Marina worked with my design-build studio to harbor new life on the docks.

This new main dock is used for relaxing, performing, renting boats, and filling gas. The main objective of this studio was to experience each phase of a project while actively contributing to the fabrication. Design-Build provided the unique experience of establishing a relationship with a client and touring facilities That made our design real.

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CONCEPT ITERATIONS

PROGRAM SKETCH

BY EMILY SCHRUMPF

Early concepts from teams were created to show our clients. This allowed us to gauge budget and aesthetics like the one pictured to the left, design by my team with Ryan Haight and Halle Emrich.

After the initial charette process with our clients, different aspects discovered from each member’s preliminary design were collected.

This sketch shows the guidelines that were established by the clients and members of the studio for the final design.

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FINAL DESIGN

FLOOR PLAN AND SOUTH ELEVATION DONE BY HALLE EMRICH, RYAN HAIGHT

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The design represents the context of Clinton Lake and State Park with a wave and its natural appearance. It is broken up as a 50/50 scheme. One half was dedicated to dining and lounging to support the existing shop and new knot bar. And the other side represented a focal point on the dock towards the performance space on the west wall. This west wall also acts as a shading device from the sun in the evening.

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Briefly mentioned earlier, the stage was designed as a focal point for the dock. The client wanted to take advantage of this as a marketing opportunity, so the marina logo was incorporated into the backdrop. After the schematic design was done, the studio was divided to detail certain components. I was tasked with the backdrop and assembly. A frame and clip system was developed that would connect to the columns of the overhead structure. This system would support 4 panels that would be produced by Standard Sheet Metal in Kansas City. Furthermore, I oversaw the construction process of the frame to make sure there was little to no error in the clip locations because multiple parties were a part of the process.

BY KAY

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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

YLEE SEITZER & BRENDAN GANNON

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TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE CENTER BRIEF Spring 2024 | 4th Year | John Trefry | Tulsa, Oklahoma IN COLLABORATION WITH ASHLYN CALDWELL PROGRAMS USED Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator

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DESCRIPTION The Tulsa Justice Center is a transformative initiative deeply rooted in the intertwined histories of the Tulsa Arts District and Greenwood area, known as “Black Wall Street. With its innovative design, the center fosters trust and cooperation within the community, reflecting a commitment to a more equitable Tulsa. The center sets a new typology for justice facilities nationwide by prioritizing user well-being through sustainable and biophilic designs strategies including daylighting and outdoor green spaces.

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FORM DEVELOPMENT

OUR DESIGN PROCESS DRAWS FROM RASHID JOHNSON’S UNITED ESCAPE COLLAGE AND BRENNA YOUNGBLOOD’S NO MORE DRAMA. ABSTRACT STUDIES BROUGHT TOGETHER

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JOHNSON’S RIGIDITY AND YOUNGBLOOD’S FLOWING LINES. THIS BLEND CREATED A NARRATIVE OF HARMONY AND CONTRAST, REFLECTED IN THE PROJECT’S PUBLIC OUTDOOR SPACES AND STRUCTURES.

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10. WATER CLOSET 11. OUTDOOR RECONCILIATION SPACE 12. RESOLUTION GARDEN

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VISUALIZATION

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CROSSROADS ARTS CENTRE

BRIEF Spring 2023 | 3rd Year | Bryan Gross | Lawrence, Kansas PROGRAMS USED SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator

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DESCRIPTION The Crossroads Arts Centre binds the avant garde style of the famous Kauffman Center with the artistic culture of the Crossroads Located in Kansas City. The project showcases the large array of art forms with the main recital hall serving as the heart of the complex. The southern curtain wall opens up the space to promote public usage inside and on the plaza. The plaza serves as an additional performance venue as well as a sculpture garden.

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FORM PROGRESSION 1. BRIDGE THE SITE

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The materials expressed in this design are largely pulled from the surrounding context. A terracotta facade alludes to the nearby brickwork, the exposed structure highlights the industrial history of the area, and a wood ceiling promotes a warm and welcoming atmosphere while also performing acoustically.

Carefully chosen materials not only enhance aesthetics but also build an architectural narrative that resonates with the community’s cultural and historical identity.

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SOUTH WALL SECTION SLOPE INSULATION MEMBRANE MOISTURE BARRIER 5” RIGID INSULATION METAL DECKING GYPSUM SHEATHING 6” CHANNEL ALUMINUM FLUSH PANEL DRIP FLASHING LUX 4” SMOOTH V-GROOVE SOFFIT 5” RIGID INSULATION GYPSUM SHEATHING AIR DIFFUSER FLEX DUCT HVAC 2’x4’ USG TRUE WOOD GRILLES

KAWNEER 1600UT SYSTEM 2 CURTAIN WALL

CONCRETE SLAB DRAINAGE ANCHOR PLATE WITH J HOOKS RIGID BOARD INSULATION

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STRUCTURE DIAGRAM

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EXPLORATION

BRIEF Collection of Pictures and Sketches captured in Paimio, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Malmo, Denver, and Washington D.C.

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DESCRIPTION An interest of mine is traveling. I’m fascinated by different cultures and urban landscapes. There is a lot of opportunity to learn and adapt ways of thinking whether its socially or architectural. These are a collection of recent trips, and hopefully, many more adventures lie ahead of me soon.

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