D’MARCO WILLIAMS Born and raised in Saint Louis, MO, I am a 5th year Architectural Design student in the 6 year B.A. - M.Arch Program at the University of Kansas. This portfolio is a collection of my recent design projects inspired by site context, research and concepts.
D’MARCO WILLIAMS CONTACTS Lawrence, KS ddwill@ku.edu (314) 216 0009
EDUCATION 2019 - Present
The University of Kansas, School of Architecture & Design (M. Architecture)
2015 - 2019
The University of Kansas, School of Architecture & Design (B.A. Architectural Studies)
WORK EXPERIENCE 05/2017 - 05/2019
Senior Success Coach Adidas Leadership Scholars Program Train peer mentors to best advise their assigned cohorts Facilitate programs/workshops designed for the students Develop schedules
03/2016 - Present
Residential Desk Assistant The University of Kansas Student Housing Document Management Customer Service Communication throughout several departments
INVOLVEMENT 08/2019 - Present
American Institute of Architecture Students National Member
03/2017 - Present
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
09/2017 - Present
Big XII Council on Black Student Government
08/2019 - Present
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students
Chapter President Delegate
General Member
STUDY ABROAD 12/2018 - 01/2019
The University of Kansas, School of Architecture & Design Winter Break - Asia Singapore, Singapore Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tokyo, Japan
SKILLS COMPUTER SKILLS design/drafting 3d modeling rendering graphic editing microsoft office
SketchUP, Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD SketchUP, Rhino, Revit VRay, Lumion Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop Word, Powerpoint, Excel
REFERENCES Michael Swann KU School of Architecture & Design - Associate Dean mmswann@ku.edu 785.864.3180 Paola Sanguinetti KU School of Architecture & Design - Professor paolas@ku.edu 785.864.3862
CONTENT
WELLNESS
01 SUMMER 2019 STUDIO 602
LANDSCAPE
02 FALL 2019 STUDIO 600
RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN-BUILD
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FALL 2019 STUDIO 608
FALL 2018 STUDIO 509
INTRODUCTION STUDIO 602. SUMMER 2019 PROFESSOR PROJECT SCALE STATUS CONTEXT PROGRAMS
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In this project, the objective was to design a
Jae Chang Wellness Center 20,450 sq. ft. Student project Individual work Urban Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
Key Design Considerations:
Wellness Center in the Downtown Lawrence, KS. The site is located on the corner of Massa-
Inspired by the urban environment, my design
chussetts Street and 11th Street.
enhances pedestrian-frieldly activity into what can be considered the ‘gateway’ into downtown
The focus on this project was to promote active
Lawrence. With two historic landmarks’ green
and health-conscious lifestyles and self- care.
spaces nearby, the Courthouse Yard and the
Although located in a busy area, the ambiance
Japanese Friendship Garden north of Watkins
of the place is to be active yet relaxing. The
museum serve as importance sites that deter-
relationship between each of the spaces in my
mine my center’s form and function.
design is a response to this focus.
HOW CAN I CREATE A BALANCE BETWEEN PRIVATE (QUIET) AND PUBLIC (NOISY) AREAS? HOW TO IMPROVE THE USER’S WELLNESS WITH NEARBY URBAN GREEN SPACES ?
SITE
CONCEPT Main Curculation
Maintain Urban Edge
Access/Views to Nearby Green Spaces
Gateway to Downtown Lawrence, KS
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FLOOR PLANS PLAN | second level
PLAN | main level
PLAN | basement level
RENDERS
01
RENDERS LOBBY
GARDEN
SECTION - DETAIL METAL FINISH PLYWOOD VAPOR AIR BARRIER INSULATION METAL DECK CONCRETE SLAB CARPET FINISH
PARAPET FLASHING WATER CONTROL MEMBRANE 4” BRICK CLADDING AIR 3” RIGID INSULATION AIR INFULTRADED BARRIER 3/4” PLYWOOD SHEATHING INSULATION VAPOR BARRIER
DETAIL A
EPDM FINISH BACKER ROD METAL FINISH VAPOR MEMBRANE PLYWOOD SHEATHING VENEER LUMBER STRUCTURAL BEAM INSULATION STRUCTURAL BEAM
4” BRICK CLADDING AIR 3” RIGID INSULATION AIR INFULTRADED BARRIER 3/4” PLYWOOD SHEATHING INSULATION VAPOR BARRIER PAVEMENT GRAVEL
INSULATION AIR CONTROL MEMBRANE CONCRETE SLAB METAL DECK
SEALANT 4” BRICK CLADDING AIR 3” RIGID INSULATION AIR INFULTRADED BARRIER 3/4” PLYWOOD SHEATHING INSULATION VAPOR BARRIER
DETAIL B
WALL SECTION
DETAIL C
01 1” RUBBER FINISH 5” CONCRETE SLAB METAL DECK
INTRODUCTION STUDIO 600. FALL 2019 PROFESSOR PROJECT LOCATION STATUS CONTEXT PROGRAMS
Josh Erhart Landscape Redevelopment Jayhawker Towers Apartments Student Project Individual Work University, Residence SketchUP, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
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Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
In this project, the objective was to chose an
Three main entrance points into the courtyard, which are poorly designed and inaccessible.
underdeveloped site to repurpose with lanscape design. My site chosen was the Jayhawker Towers Courtyard. The site is located on 1603 W 15th St on the campus of the University of Kansas. There are 5 building that form the courtyard: Towers A, B, C, D, & E.
The current layout of the courtyard mimics the jagged edges from the towers. a large portion of the site is prosed for on emergency parking and the other portion for a private residence garden.
HOW CAN I INTEGRATE MOBILITY AND ACCESSIBLILTY INTO THE SITE? HOW TO BETTER THE INTERACTION WITHIN THE CURRENT SPACES?
ANALYSIS
CIRCULATION
GRADING (FT)
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SITE
E B
C
A D
SECTION
A
B
E
C
AMPHITHEATER GARDEN
D
02
RENDERS
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1 2 3 4 5
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Amphitheater Central Access Overview Residence Garden Tower E Access
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INTRODUCTION STUDIO 608. FALL 2019 PROFESSOR PROJECT
Steve Padget Large-scale; Mixed-use housing
SCALE
118,019 sq. ft.
STATUS
Student Project Individual Work
CONTEXT PROGRAMS
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The objective of this studio was to design a low-
Urban SketchUP, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
Key Design Considerations:
rise high-density housing community located at the end of 6th Street and Massachussetts
Sustainable design principles were studied to
Street in Downtown Lawrence, KS.
influence the overall structure, building service, and construction (wall assembly and materiali-
The focus of this project was to use site context and coding as inspiration for design. With the knowledge of the related building codes of the urban location, specific heights, fire safety, accessible, etc. needed to be properply represented.
ty).
HOW TO PRESERVE AND SHARE EXISTING RESOURSES? HOW TO MAXIMIZE SUSTAINABLILITY ? HOW TO CONNECT THE SITE TO DOWNTOWN LAWRENCE?
SITE
03
ANALYSIS
FUNCTION
CIRCULATION
BUILDING HEIGHT (FT)
RENDERS
FLOOR PLANS
03 PLAN | fourth level
PLAN | third level
PLAN | main level
INTRODUCTION STUDIO 509. FALL 2018 PROFESSOR PROJECT SCALE STATUS KEY ROLE CLIENT
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ENGINEERING CONSULTANT ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS
In this architectural based design-build studio,
Paola Sanguinetti Information Pavilion 225 sq. ft. Built Collaborative Lead Presenter Project Lead The University of Kansas Enivronmental Studies Program Thorton Tomasetti - KC Zack Braun, James Bibens, Max Gendler, Bethany Hurd, Griffin Katzenmeier, Andrew Klenke, Van Lian, Ayla Mellott, Tiarra Norwood, Connor O’Quinn, Tommy O’Shea, Renaldo Rivera, Noah Wing
Key Design Considerations:
twelve other students and I were assigned a task to construct an information pavilion at the
The concept for the design of the information
Prairie Acre Restoration site on campus.
pavilion was determined by the ribbon-like form of the seating. The pavilion needed to mimic the
The previous Arch 509 studio completed phase
form as well as allow the best access and viewa
I of the outdoor classroom. The classroom was
from either side of the site.
designed and built for public use and to serve as an alternate class room for Envirornmental Studies Courses.
HOW TO CREATE NATURAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PAVILION & SEATING? HOW CAN THE CAN PHASE II IMPROVE BOTH THE SITE’S ACCESSIBLILTY AND VISIBILITY?
3DSITE VIEWS
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APPLICATION
OBJECTIVE
To Build an information pavilion with donor wall To pave phases I & II of the Prairie Acre Restoration site
FORM A structure that can mimic phase I ribbon seating PLAN Design Concept & Considerations
FUNCTION Opening up the pavilion to allow access to outdoor classroom TIME Structure must be durable and requires low maintenance ECONOMY Choosing materials that are cost efficient
Begin Schematic Design Process
Design Approved
SCHEDULE Client Meeting
Conrete Poured
Construction Docs. approved by Engineers
Begin Pavilion Construction
Construction Complete
PHOTOS
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Although assigned different tasks throughout the design process, each student worked together during the construction process. 1 2 3 4 5
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Setting wood roof beams Installing wall frames Part I of II concrete pours Excavating for gravel & concrete pour Concrete post troweling/leveling
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