Danielle Voelkerding // Comprehensive Portfolio 2019

LOOK DANIELLE VOELKERDING

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HERE 2019 PORTFOLIO COMPREHENSIVE WORK KU ARCHITECTURE

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STUDIO PROJECTS

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1040 MASS

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HONORS ADDITION

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DIRT WORKS STUDIO

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VIENDRA DAYCARE

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TINY LIVING

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LAWRENCE GROUP

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MERCY HEALTHCARE

STUDY ABROAD

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EUROPE SKETCHING

ARCHIVED

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CONTEMPLATION CHAPEL

INTERNSHIPS

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DANIELLE VOELKERDING danie_voelk@ku.edu // 636-432-4204 // 708 Windy Ridge Dr., Washington, Missouri, 63090

EXPERIENCE The University of Kansas // Fall 2019 Teaching Assistant - Natural Forces & Environmental Studies - Taught biweekly labs for 100 second-year architecture students - Created lesson plans, tutorials, assignments; graded submissions & advised students Lawrence Group // Summer 2019 Architectual Emerging Professional - Senior Living & Multifamily Housing - Involved with University of Illinois at Springfield Campus Master Planning, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Bullorn, White Flag Christian Church, EMU Sports Proposals, and other projects.

- Created graphics, diagrams, design development drawing sets, punch lists, ADA assessments - Attended construction site visits & client meetings Mercy Health System // Summer 2018 Planning, Design, and Construction Intern - Researched Neonatal Intensive Care Unit designs, developments, and decisions to supplement Mercy’s NICU Design Guidelines for use across the entire health system.

- Created 40 page research document compiling interviews, database information, shadowing, proposed schemes, and diagrams into a comprehensible format.

EDUCATION The University of Kansas Fourth Year // Master of Architecture 2021 // 3.98 GPA - Architecture Honor Roll // 2016-present - Pursuing Health and Wellness Certificate // 2020-2021 - Architecture in Europe Study Abroad // 2019

ACHIEVEMENT AIA St. Louis Scholarship // 2018, 2019 Frances Fuehrer Scholarship // Fall 2018 KU Architecture Student Show // Fall 2017 - First Place Project - KU Second Year Studios Lakin Studio Design Competition // Spring 2018 - Top Four Finalist

INVOLVEMENT Dirt Works Studio - Design Build Studio // Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 - Interior Finishes Manager & Ribbon Cutting Speaker Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies Sorority // Fall 2017 - present - Candidate Educator // Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 Architecture Mentor to Second Year Students // Fall 2019 - Present American Institute of Architecture Students // Fall 2016 - present United States Green Building Council // Fall 2016 - 2017 Women in Design // Fall 2018 - Present

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1040 MASS MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT With the COTE 10 Sustainability Measures in mind, this project was focused on activating the currently vacant lot of Mass Street and 11th Street in Lawrence, Kansas.

The development consists of three retail suites at the pedestrian level, as well as various housing units with a green corridor above. There are 32 housing units, 8 of which are ADA accessible.

Despite introducing a new material to the Mass Street facade language, the exterior faces of the development are of Downtown Design Guidelines. In contrast, the internal faces of the development are extruded and angular, creating private outdoor spaces in tandem with the green corridor.

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GREEN GEODE LANDSCAPE

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As discussed, the core of this project is the focus on sustainability through COTE. As a result, the studio focused on developing the 10 sustainability measures specifically to our project. The triple bottom line was also critical to understanding how well our design benefited the community though sustainability - planet, profit, and people are all critical to a successful sustainability project.

Planet is supported in 1040 Mass through the development of ecology on the gray field site. Nearly all horizontal surfaces are filled with vegetation, and there are spaces dedicated to trees, gardens, and different grasses. These various ecosystems should invite insects, birds, and mammals alike to the site.

Profit is supported through the large retail spaces that are new to the Mass Street Experience. A grocery store, a daycare, and a gymnasium are all retail tenants that support the residents, as well as diversify the Mass Street experience. The residential tenants support the retail below, and visa versa, for a cyclical support system within the development.

People are the core purpose and intent of architecture. This development has different spaces to support the needs and desires of people. From new retail spaces, to unique engaged vegetated areas, to the desirable location of this development, 1040 Mass supports its residents and the Lawrence community.

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WEAVER’S DEPARTMENT STORE

U.S. BANK 9TH ST.

CHIPOTLE

RAMEN BOWLS

PEPPERJAX GRILL

JAZZHAUS

KANSAS SAMPLER LAWRENCE SARAH’S FABRICS

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

ESSENTIAL GOODS MINSKY’S PIZZA

WILD MAN VINTAGE

THE TOY STORE REPLAY LOUNGE

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SALVATION ARMY

D&D TIRE

LOUISE’S BAR

SUNFIRE CERAMICS

NEW HAMPSHIRE ST.

10TH ST.

ENCORE CAFE

SYLAS & MADDY’S GRANADA EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS

URBAN OUTFITTERS LUCKY DOG OUTFITTERS PAPA KENO’S PIZZERIA

MACELI’S BANQUET HALL 11TH ST.

JAPANESE GARDEN WATKINS MUSEUM

1040 MASS DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY BUILDING

POLICE STATION

MASSACHUSETTS STREET

MASS STREET SODA

COUNTY COURTHOUSE

VERMONT STREET

PARKS & RECREATION

KENTUCKY STREET

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP

RHODE ISLAND STREET

BROTHER’S BAR & GRILL

ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL

CHILDREN

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100’

SITE & COMMUNITY CONTEXT

200’

400’

BAR

COMMUNITY

PARK

FOOD

ENTERTAINMENT

RETAIL

FITNESS

SOUTH PARK

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MODULES GAP STEP BACKWARD TWO STORY UNITS

VERTICAL VENTURI SHELL FACADE VALLEY / SOUTH GREEN SPACE

INITIAL HOUSING MODULE SHELL PUSH / PULLED HORIZONTALLY AT VERTICES CREATES PRIVACY & VIEWS

PUSH / PULLED VERTICALLY AT VERTICES CREATES SLOPED ROOF & DRAINAGE

UNIFY SHELLS WITH RAILINGS CREATES PEDESTRIAN FORM INTERACTION

TIER BALCONY SPACE TOWARDS EXTERIOR CREATES OUTDOOR SPACE & PROTECTION

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GREEN CORRIDOR GREEN CORRIDOR PRISMATIC FORM & BALCONIES PRISMATIC FORM & BALCONIES VEGETATED RAINWATER SYSTEM SYSTEM VEGETATED RAINWATER

SPACE BECOMES STACKS STACKS SPACE BECOMES GREEN FACADE GREEN FACADE PUSH & PULL PUSHSPACES & PULL SPACES

ENERGY GENERATION ENERGY GENERATION SOLAR SOLAR AND WINDAND WIND PASSIVE TECHNIQUES PASSIVE TECHNIQUES

RAINWATER UTILIZATION RAINWATER UTILIZATION SYSTEM SYSTEM WATER FLOW VISUALZED VIA VEGETATION WATER FLOW VISUALZED VIA VEGETATION

- VEGETATION PUSHINGPUSHING INWARD -INWARD VEGETATION - BRICK VENEER PUSHINGPUSHING OUTWARDOUTWARD - BRICK VENEER

FACADE MATERIALITY FACADE MATERIALITY INSIPRESED

BY THE REPETITION INSIPRESED

BY THE REPETITION OF FORM OF FORM

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UP

LOADING & TRASH 1175 SF 2

GYM 3650 SF

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2 UP MECH 315 SF

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MECH 245 SF

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TRANSITION 875 SF

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DN UP

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STORAGE 130 SF

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UP

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DAYCARE 3650 SF

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MECH 725 SF

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TENANT STORAGE 1215 SF

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LOBBY 890 SF UP

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MECH 400 SF

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20 STORAGE 975 SF

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10 400 SF

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LOADING 485 SF

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GROCERY STORE 7375 SF

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11 UP

MECH 675 SF

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MECH 315 SF

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UP DN

PARKING ENTRY 1250 SF

UP

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SITE & LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

315 SF DN

DN

UP

W/D

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20’ - 0”

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W/D

UP

50’ - 0” 20’ - 8”

1 BED / 1 BATH 375 SF8

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25’ - 0”

1 BED / 1 BATH / ACCESSIBLE 525 SF 8

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UP

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2 DN MECH 315 SF

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MECH 315 SF

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LEVEL 4

21’ - 0”

23’ - 0”

25’ - 0”

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W/D

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MECH

22’ - 6”

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UP 22’ - 6”

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40’ - 0”

8 3 BED / 2 BATH 8 1,570 SF

2 BED / 2.5 BATH 8 1,180 SF

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12 TRANSVERSAL SECTION & ELEVATION

COTE 10 Sustainability Measures 1 - Integration - undulating form for and by wind - space between units for stack ventilation - engagement with nature and water flow - terrace for vegetated roofs and daylighting 2 - Community - promote activity at the corner of 11th & Mass - residential support retail, retail supports residential

- daycare, grocery store, clinic, gym - transparency to pedestrians 3 - Ecology - community gardens attract insects and animals - native plants for long term survival - different light exposures & human activity for diversity 4 - Water - storm water management through vegetation retention - filter through building - black water, grey water, irrigation 5 - Economy - flexibility in retail, appeal of units in residential - form follows function, identifiable location and function 6 - Energy - turbines in stack chimneys - solar systems southward facing roof slopes - ample daylighting for minimal energy consumption - thermal mass through vegetation - water transfer from above, work with gravity 7 - Wellness - natural ventilation and daylighting - views and access to vegetation - retail that promotes health and activity - locally grown food sources 8 - Resources - CLT construction - rammed earth or recycled brick veneer - local vegetation & food production - repetitive units for simplified construction 9 - Change - structure & partitions independent - passive intentions with backup systems 10 - Discovery - modular form, linear concepts create curves - contrast of green oasis and urban context

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14 LONGITUDINAL SECTION & ELEVATION

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GREEN CORRIDOR ACTIVITY & ECOLOGY

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ACCESSIBLE UNIT

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NUNEMAKER CAMPUS HONORS EXPANSION As Dirt Works Studio was pursuing construction for two classrooms, a project discussed next, the studio was also designing a 20,000 SF addition to Nunemaker Center, the home of the KU Honors Program.

The renovation included a 500 seat lecture hall, additional education spaces, and more work spaces for students and professors.

This scheme focused on the phrase “the heart of campus.� This addition deserved to be more than massing stacked on the current building - this scheme expands across the site to create a campus for the honors program. The building stretches to the honors dormitory, and creates a central communal space for interdisciplinary interaction.

The addition utilizes passive techniques, mass timber structures, and transparency between the public and the KU Honors Program.

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NUNEMAKER CAMPUS

BAR

LANDSCAPE

BOX

KU CAMPUS

HONORS CAMPUS

SOLAR WIND STORM WATER

KU CAMPUS

TEMPLIN

DAISY HILL

NUNEMAKER SITE PLAN & MODEL

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BATHROOM

BATHROOM

HONORS CAFE

375 SF

STORAGE

375 SF

1750 SF

180SF

SEMINAR

SEMINAR

CLASSROOM

715 SF

715 SF

1080 SF

KITCHEN

STORAGE + HOLDING

560 SF

375 SF

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OFFICE

180SF

SEMINAR

SEMINAR

CLASSROOM

715 SF

715 SF

STORAGE + HOLDING

STORAGE

375 SF

1750 SF

150 SF

1105 SF

BATHROOM

HONORS CAFE

375 SF

OFFICE

87 SF

FLEXIBLE OFFICE

OPEN TO BELOW

BATHROOM

OFFICE

87 SF

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1080 SF

KITCHEN 560 SF

375 SF

SENSORY GARDEN

CONFERENCE

1500 SF

OFFICE

190 SF

DN

OFFICE

110 SF

OFFICE

110 SF

OFFICE 87 SF

DN

OFFICE

109 SF

140 SF

OFFICE

OFFICE

87 SF

150 SF

OPEN TO BELOW

OFFICE 178 SF

RECEPTION 220 SF

STORAGE

FLEXIBLE OFFICE

OPEN TO BELOW

71 SF

1105 SF

OFFICE 120 SF

OPEN TO BELOW

OFFICE 120 SF CONFERENCE

SENSORY GARDEN 1500 SF

OFFICE

190 SF

OFFICE

110 SF

110 SF

OFFICE

OFFICE

109 SF

140 SF

OFFICE 120 SF

CONFERENCE 380 SF

OFFICE

OPEN TO BELOW

120 SF

OFFICE 178 SF

RECEPTION

STORAGE

220 SF

71 SF

OFFICE 120 SF

OPEN TO BELOW

OFFICE 120 SF

OFFICE 120 SF

CONFERENCE 380 SF

OFFICE 120 SF

FIRST LEVEL

MECHANICAL STORAGE 87 SF

CLASSROOM 710 SF

375 SF

1550 SF

950 SF

FIRST LEVEL

BATHROOM

MECHANICAL

STORAGE

CLASSROOM 860 SF

CLASSROOM 760 SF

BATHROOM 180 SF

UP

CLASSROOM 710 SF

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MECHANICAL HAVENS 1500 SF

STORAGE 87 SF

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM 2200 SF CLASSROOM

375 SF

1550 SF

950 SF

710 SF

BATHROOM

MECHANICAL

STORAGE

CLASSROOM 860 SF

CLASSROOM 760 SF

BATHROOM 180 SF

UP

MECHANICAL 250 SF

DN

CLASSROOM

OFFICE

550 710 SF

110 SF

UP

KITCHEN

CHAMBER

80 SF

6750 SF

HAVENS

PROJECTION

1500 SF

275 SF

STAGE 1000 SF

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM 2200 SF

OFFICE 110 SF

MECHANICAL 250 SF

BATHROOM

OFFICE

CLASSROOM

OFFICE

110 SF

550 SF

110 SF

90 SF

CLASSROOM 360 SF

KITCHEN BATHROOM80 SF

CHAMBER

100 SF

6750 SF

PROJECTION 275 SF

STAGE 1000 SF

OFFICE 110 SF

GROUND LEVEL

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OFFICE 110 SF

BATHROOM 90 SF

CLASSROOM 360 SF

BATHROOM 100 SF

TESLA TILES 1X2 FURRING STRIPS MOISTURE BARRIER 7” POLYSTYRENE INSULATION 7 PLY CLTROOF 1’ SCREWS BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINUM CAP MOISTURE BARRIER 2” GRAVEL ROOF 6” POLYSTYRENE INSULATION ROOF DRAIN 2X2 FURRING STRIP CEDAR CLADDING

CASEMENT BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINUM WINDOW COMPOSITE CONCRETE / CLT SLAB

CEDAR STATIONARY LOUVER 1’ CONRETE PAVERS COMPATED SAND PLASTIC BARRIER 7” POLYSTYRENE INSULATION MOISTURE BARRIER 7 PLY CLT SLAB

6” FRENCH DRAIN 3/4” GRAVEL COMPOSITE WALL BOARD

DRAINAGE MAT 4” POLYSTYRENE INSULATION MOISTURE BARRIER 1’ CONCRETE WALL

7 PLY CLT WALL 3” ANGLE 3” SCREWS

4” CONCRETE SLAB MOISTURE BARRIER 2” POLYSTYRENE INSULATION 1 1/2” COMPACTED SAND 4” GRAVEL, 3/4” 3’ CONCRETE FOOTING EXPANSION JOINT DRAINAGE PIPE 3/4” GRAVEL

NORTH THRESHOLD WALL SECTION

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SITE SECTION - UNDERGROUND AUDITORIUM & HAVENS

Just as the program expands across the site, it also sinks into it. Large masses of program such as the lecture hall would be overwhelming above ground; therefore, the space was extended underground to utilize geothermal capabilities and create unique light experiences.

In addition to the auditorium, study havens are also underground. The director of the honors program requested that we implement unique study spaces to attract students and provide a new resource. These study havens are circular in nature, unique to the geometry of the overall scheme, and look up to an oculus. This connects to the sensory garden above, and creates a unique light experience that promotes focus and individuality.

This scheme grows with the honors program - by replicating existing characteristics of Nunemaker Center, as well as considering extensive site integration, this addition best fits the Honors Program’s needs and goals.

The heart of the Honors program is a campus for all to learn and grow.

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Y SHEAR WALL Y SHEAR WALL Y SHEAR WALL X SHEAR WALL X SHEAR WALL X SHEAR WALL

PATH A

PATH A

PATH A

PATH B

PATH B

PATH B

TRUSS TRUSS COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN SLAB SLAB SLAB

VERTICAL EGRESS VERTICAL EGRESS VERTICAL EGRESS

TRUSS

BEAM

BEAM

INSTRUCT INSTRUCT INSTRUCT STUDY STUDY STUDY MENTOR MENTOR MENTOR SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT

BEAM

Y SHEAR WALL Y SHEAR WALL Y SHEAR WALL

PATH A PATH A

PATH A

INSTRUCTINSTRUCT INSTRUCT

X SHEAR WALL X SHEAR WALL X SHEAR WALL

PATH B PATH B

PATH B

STUDY

TRUSS

VERTICALVERTICAL EGRESS EGRESS VERTICAL EGRESS

TRUSS

TRUSS

COLUMN COLUMN

COLUMN

SLAB

SLAB

SLAB

BEAM

BEAM

BEAM

PROGRAM

STUDY

MENTOR MENTOR

STUDY MENTOR

SUPPORTSUPPORT SUPPORT

EGRESS

STRUCTURE

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ENTRANCE FROM TEMPLIN HALL

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NORTH THRESHOLD LOOKING INTO THE CAMPUS

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DESIGN BUILD DIRT WORKS STUDIO In 2018, the KU Honors Program reached out to Chad Kraus, Dirt Works Studio Director, to propose a renovation of two classrooms at their home, Nunemaker Center. The spaces have been used for over 50 years for honors seminars, but students don’t use the spaces other than these courses. Dirt Works Studio executed an exciting revitalization of the spaces for modern learning.

The goal of this design-build endeavor was to create warm, inviting spaces that can open up to the 10,000 SF building for events and connectivity. Through materials, transparency, and technology, Room 102 and Room 108 at Nunemaker Center are able to better fit students and the education provided through the KU Honors Program.

Scan the code below to see more about Dirt Works Studio and the Nunemaker Classroom Renovations from Spring 2019.

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NUNEMAKER 108 & ATRIUM

108

102

NUNEMAKER LEVEL 1 & PROJECT SCOPE

INCORPORATE NATURAL LIGHT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

ROOM EXPANSION CREATES RADIAL SYMMETRY ALONG HEARTH

OPEN CLASSROOMS TO THE ATRIUM FOR AMBIENT LIGHT

IMPLEMENT WOOD FOR WARMTH, TEXTURE & SCALE

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DESIGN BY DIRT WORKS STUDIO 2019 GRAPHICS BY OWEN STARKEY

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TITLE Interior Finishes Manager DESIGNED / LED - Epoxy Sealing - Fire Marshall Proposal & Redesign for Concealed Door - Construction Documents - Piece Cuts /Dimensions - Final Install & Details - Wood Cladding CD’s & Install - Bump Out Cuts & Install - Back Painted Glass Details & Install - One of Four Speakers at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ASSISTED WITH - Demolition & Floor Grinding - Corner Reconstruction - Drywall Cutting & Install - Cove Framing & Install - Electrical Taping - T-bar Install & Ceiling Install

AUGUST 32

OCTOBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

MAY

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LEVEL 1 & SCOPE

EXTEND 102 FOR RADIAL SYMMETRY

ROOM 102 BEFORE - INTERIOR

ROOM 102 AFTER - INTERIOR

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ROOM 102 AFTER - EXTERIOR

EMBRACE BRUTALISM IDENTITY WITH CONCRETE

EMBRACE ENTRY & VIEWS WITH GLAZING

ADD WOOD FOR WARMTH AND IDENTITY

FINAL

ROOM 108 BEFORE - INTERIOR

ROOM 108 AFTER - EXTERIOR

ROOM 108 AFTER - INTERIOR

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VIENDRA DAYCARE & SCIENCE CENTER Located in Lakin, KS, Kearney County Hospital has been considering developing a childcare and exploration center to unite their community and promote active learning.

Many parents work at the local Tyson plant, and are not from the Lakin area; therefore, the children need care services that the town of 2,000 cannot effectively support. In addition, the senior care facility associated with the hospital seeks more community involvement. The goal of this project is to foster intergenerational activity between the children at the daycare center and the seniors at the adjoining facility. Along with the child care, the client was considering an exploration center component to promote STEM learning, which the community currently lacks.

Viendra is French for “to come” or “to gather.” This fits the goals and applications of this projects through its uniting of ages, abilities, and ethnicities.

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CENTRAL CORE & PLAY LAB

The identity of this building, fundamentally, stems from childhood. Eric Carle’s books touch the lives of many children, such as though The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and this story of exploration and growth parallels the program and inspires form and function.

The form of the caterpillar appears in section and plan: the childcare center attaches to the senior car facility, and curves to the east to contain an intergenerational courtyard. The overall form of the building grows upward from the ground, with spaces for children to interact. The transition from roof to ground creates a cocoon not unlike the caterpillar.

The context of the site is very flat, and making the cocoon roof angular instead of smooth provided Lakin with its own man-made mountain. In addition, this cocoon can be seen when entering the town on Hwy 400, creating a landmark and icon for Lakin.

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CATERPILLAR CONCEPT

INTERACTIVE ENCLOSURE

EXPLORATION DAYCARE ADMINISTRATION INTERGENERATIONAL SPACE

EXPLORATION

SENIOR CARE

DAYCARE

ADMINISTRATION

PIVOTAL PLAN

INTERGENERATIONAL LINK

ROOF

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SOUTH SPACE - CONNECTION COURTYARD

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SITE PLAN + CONNECTION TO SENIOR LIVING

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TODDLER PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM

RETIREMENT HOME INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITY SPACE SLEEPING SPACE ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF SUPPORT SPACE EXPLORATION CENTER MECHANICAL BUILDING FLOOR PLANS & ROOF

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CAFE / EXPORTATION GATHERING SPACE

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TINY LIVING MIXED ABILITY HOUSING The goal of this project was to develop a tiny living scheme that was accessible and engaging for all ages and abilities.

This scheme was first modeled from a sprout - a simple growth of a leave create shelter and space, and the north concrete shells emulate this. In addition, the sprout form was modulated into one story, two story, and duplex units to create versatility and access.

Though the living units have 600-800 SF, they have covered parking and a private garden. This scheme is most successful through its analysis of activity in the site and its separation of activity internally.

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ENTRY & COURTYARD

Spreckelmeyer’s second year studio collaborated with Chad Kraus’ third year studio for our final project of the semester.

Kraus’ studio developed 4 different master plans for an area of North Lawrence, and it was our task to choose a master plan scheme and design a housing scheme within it.

The site section to the right shows part of Melissa Watson’s master plan, with my proposal in the top right.

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MASTER PLAN SECTION W/ SCHEME SITE BY MELISSA WATSON OVERLAY BY DANIELLE VOELKERDING

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LEVEL ONE & SITE PLAN

Each unit was designed with open division in mind - spaces would be separated by introvert or extrovert focus, then split by activity or support. This led to various room types, and a balance of private and public spaces.

TWO STORY

DUPLEX

ONE STORY

Units can be back to back to create duplexes, and can be one or two stories.

LEVEL ONE

LEVEL TWO

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TWO STORY LIVING SPACE

50

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ONE STORY LIVING SPACE

DUPLEX LIVING SPACE

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MASTERPLANNING LAWRENCE GROUP Summer 2019 consisted of 4 weeks of study abroad in Europe and 10 weeks of experience in an architecture firm in St. Louis.

The Lawrence Group opened my eyes to the diversity of projects and opportunties in architecture. I went on 6 site visits where I learned about construction during construction. In addition, I was heaving involved with ongoing campus master plan proposals for the University of Illinois Springfield.

During this process, I was immersed in the design process every step of the way, and grew as an emerging professional.

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UIS ROOF TOURS

SUMMER 2019 INTERNS

SR. JOSEPH’S PARISH

FAMILY FORWARD HOUSING

UIS MASTER PLAN

BULLHORN @ CITY FOUNDRY

SSM ONCOLOGY EMU RESEARCH & CONCEPTS PUBLIC HOUSE BREWERY WHITE FLAG CHRISTIAN CHURCH

PEACE HAVEN SENIOR LIVING

CITY FOUNDRY STL - INTERN TOUR

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SLU HOSPITAL ADDITION - SOUTH

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH HALL

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UIS CAMPUS MAP W/ FUTURE PROJECTS

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RENOVATION MASSING

UHB – Phase 1

NO MAJOR RENOVATION

Level 4

Level 3

COMPUTER LAB LABS

SHARED COLLAB. GIS LAB

Level 2

COMPUTER LAB CISCO LAB

ITS KIOSK PARKING OPS. iCARD

CAP HONORS

BURSAR/CASHIER STUDENT “TOUCHDOWN” SPOT

SHARED WORK ROOM

Level 1

RES. LIFE OFFICE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

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During my time at the Lawrence Group, I learned about the extensive master planning process, and how quickly architects change course to meet the clients’ goals and requests.

This spread showcases some of my graphic work for the UIS master plan, which included building renovations and new construction.

I gained insight into the obligations during many phases of work: obtaining a client, doing research and pre-design, creating schematic work, and creating approved design documentation.

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NICU RESEARCH MERCY HEALTHCARE In 2018, Mercy Healthcare System and the KU Health + Wellness Institute collaborated to create an unique internship opportunity.

As a sole proprietor of Voelkerding Design Services, I was hired by KU, who was hired

by Mercy, to do research for upcoming system design guidelines.

On day one, I was told my internship was up to me. I could do research on surgery departments or neonatal intensive care units, and collect data and create reports on my findings. I engaged with NICU design, and specifically turned the attention to family accommodation as it pertains to NICU design.

A 50 page research document complied all of this information for Mercy to use when creating NICU Design Guidelines. This portfolio only contains a brief view into the diagrams contained within that document, and a focus on Mercy St. Louis’ NICU.

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MERCY JOPLIN - 3D IMAGE

The structure of schedule, documentation, and process was to my discretion, with mentoring along the way. To do the research on family accommodation in Mercy NICU’s, it consists of five phases.

13' - 5 25/32"

Mercy St. Louis

13' - 5 25/32"

Phase 1 - Database Research Phase 2 - Observation and Shadowing Phase 3 - Facility Considerations Phase 4 - Family Insight Phase 5 - Diagrams

Mercy St. Louis

13' - 8 1/2"13' - 8 1/2" 13' - 8 1/2"

13' - 5 25/32"

To the right are comparisons between Mercy St. Louis, Mercy Springfield, and Mercy Joplin, the three hospitals compared in this research. Each facility has single family rooms (SFR’s) of different scale and age. These factors, amongst many, attribute to the family experience and how staff interact within these spaces. Healthcare relies on doctors and staff, but they can’t do their work without effective architecture.

Along with the immediate support of Mercy Healthcare Network through my coworkers and the kind medical professionals supporting my involvement, KU mentored my development through biweekly meetings.

184 SF 184 SF 184 SF

15' - 0"

Mercy Springfield 15' - 0"

Mercy Springfield 12' - 0"

15' - 0"

12' - 0" 12' - 0"

Finalized research and conclusions are based upon various facets of research such as staff interviews, shadowing, database research, observation, family surveys, comparable NICU floorplans / data, and more.

Mercy St. Louis

Mercy Springfield 179 SF 179 SF 179 SF 14' - 0"

Mercy Joplin

This internship opportunity gave me insight into the detailed functions of healthcare, as well as the importance of architecture being able to help and heal people. This first step into healthcare and architecture was a huge learning experience.

Mercy Joplin

14' - 0"

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14' - 0"

194 SF

14' - 0" 14' - 0"

Mercy Joplin

194 SF 194 SF

COMPARATIVE MERCY SFR PLANS

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16 16 STAFF INTERVIEWED / SHADOWED

Mercy Hospital St. Louis NICU

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cuddlers nurses charge nurses nurse practitioners nurse manager respiratory therapists radiologists audiologists transport surgeons family support neonatologists administrators McCarthy pm PD&C

Mercy Hospital Springfield NICU

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nurses charge nurses pharmacists neonatologists

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MERCY OVERALL NICU PLANS W/ COMPARED UNIT

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MERCY STL PROGRAM BREAKDOWN

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DIAGRAMS

After receiving critical feedback from parents and staff of the NICU, it was important to breakdown all of the data received so far into more diagrams for understanding and goal setting. Diagrams included in this section address: - Purpose – Flow – Locations – Zoning – Elements – Visibility Purpose Breakdown In figure 5.1, the overall plan of the Mercy St. Louis NICU is broken down to understand the purpose in each individual space, and to see purpose trends. Doing this reveals that the essence of design in the NICU is based upon a staff core surrounded by circulation, that is surrounded again by patient pods. Though the forms and access of circulation vary, it is all passed upon this centralized path. It is also clear to see how many staffpatient & support spaces do not have window access, and instead various support spaces gain this opportunity for no STAFF & SUPPORT reason other than location proximity. It is clear to see that the main family space is off od this corridor, and is patient space PATIENT SPACE family space fairly separate from most patient spaces.

FAMILY SPACE public PUBLIC circulation

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CIRCULATION

staff & support patient space

STAFF & SUPPORT family space public public PATIENT SPACE semi public circulationFAMILY SPACE semi private

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STAFF ONLY VERTICAL CIRCULATION

MHSTL DETAILED PROGRAM BREAKDOWN

STAFF TRACKING DURING SHADOW VISITS

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Staff Shadow Location In addition to visualizing the flow and utilization of the NICU, it was important to show where staff was located when shadowed to show the similar feedback from any location in the NICU. Staff work in different areas almost every shift, but tend to stay on either the green or the yellow side. Almost all staff were shadowed and interviewed when working in their pod, but in the case of neonatologists, they moved between pods constantly, and for simplicity’s sake they are marked in their place when first shadowed.

NURSE nurse NEONATOLOGIST neonatologist grandpa visitng GRANDPA VISITING mom touring MOM TOURING transport

TRANSPORT

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cuddler nurses charge nurse nurse practitioner nurse manager CUDDLER respiratory therapy radiology NURSES audiology housekeeping CHARGE NURSE transport surgery family suport NURSE PRACTITIONER neonatologist administration NURSE MANAGER MCarty Construction PD&C RESPIRATORY THERAPY

HOUSEKEEPING TRANSPORT SURGERY FAMILY TRANSPORT NEONATOLOGIST ADMINISTRATION

RADIOLOGY

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LOCATION OF MHSTL STAFF WHEN SHADOWED

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STUDY ABROAD ITALY / FRANCE / SPAIN Along with my internship at Lawrence Group, I was able to study abroad for four weeks in Italy, France and Spain.

I had never been on a plane, or out of the country, or in a place where I was so out of my element. It showed me how to open my eyes up to the world, and how critical 5 minute sketches are to how I percieve the world.

I drew with a micron .05 pen and 4 watercolors, and that was all I needed. 4,000 photos and 100 sketches later, study abroad showed me the diversity of urban landscapes and international lifestyles.

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BARCELONA PAVILION

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CONTEMPLATION WOODEN CHAPEL SPACE At the beginning of second year, our studio was tasked to make a nondenominational chapel space, and do so without technology.

The project culminated into a detailed model that used an undulating a-frame structure and a facade that pulls away from the building.

At the end of review, I asked my professor if I could bring it home to show my grandpa, who has been a woodworker most of his life.

Sharing that experience with my grandpa was priceless, and when I came back to KU my professor decided he wanted to keep it for the archives.

Not only was this experience an insightful introduction to proportions, materiality and scale, but I was able to share and learn with both my family and my education simultaneously. I am humbled and honored to have such a meaningful piece stay at KU.

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CHAPEL ENTRY & INTERSECTION

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DANIELLE VOELKERDING FOURTH YEAR // MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE 636-432-4204 DANIE_VOELK@KU.EDU

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