Kevin Dunne
Kevin Dunne
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Architectural Intern
Architectural Design Guild in Maplewood, MO
05/2022 - 08/2022
This past summer I had an internship at Architectural Design Guild, an architecture firm in St. Louis. The firm specializes in commerical construction and renovation, so I produced a lot of drawings for various projects. I also had the opportunity to go on two business trips, where I assisted in measuring existing buildings in case the client wanted to use them in the future. It was an amazing experience and very reaffirming that architecture is the profession for me.
Desk Assistant
The University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS
08/2021 - Present
I am currently employed as a front desk assistant at an on-campus apartment complex at the University of Kansas. My responsibilites include answering the telephone, sorting resident’s mail, and filling out spreadsheets. This position is my first office position, and I enjoy communicating with residents and using my skills with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Maintenance Crew Member
Holy Infant Church and School in Ballwin, MO
06/2017 - 08/2021
I was formerly employed as a holiday maintenance crew member at Holy Infant Church and School, a local Catholic parish and grade school. My responsibilities included deep-cleaning classrooms, moving heavy furniture, and helping out with office tasks, such as delivering textbooks and papers. This position was enjoyable because it taught me how to balance long-term deadlines, as well as the value of hard work and elbow grease.
Education
University of Kansas
(636) 489-8480
Biography
My name is Kevin Dunne, and I am currently a fourth-year student at the University of Kansas’ Architecture School, where I am pursuing a Master’s Degree in Architecture. I am originally from St. Louis. My passions outside of architecture include reading and I am involved in my local church’s youth group.
Digital Skills
Degree Master’s
Contact
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dunnekj427@gmail.com dunnekj427@ku.edu
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Contents The History of American Sports Museum, Fall 2021 .......................... 20 A museum in Dallas, Texas, that celebrates various sports created by Americans Light Box, Fall 2019 .............................................................................. 34 An early project that plays with light and shadow Furniture Design Elective, Fall 2022 .................................................... 46 A woodworking class making a spoon, a cutting board, and a coffee table 95%: 2020 Backyard Bash Design Competition ............................... 48 A reflection on declining bird populations that made me an exhibited artist for the first time A Coffee Shop (And Other Spaces), Spring 2021 ............................ 38 A community center and cafe in Kansas City, Kansas that welcomes all people 5 Fabric Formwork Concrete Wall Design Build, Spring 2022 ........... 30 A project that my studio collaboratively produced, from design to completion Hillside Residential Building, Fall 2022 ................................................. 6 A mixed-use, multifamily residential project in Rosedale, Kansas that incorporates community needs
Hillside: A Mixed-Use, Multifamily Project
In the fall semester of my fourth year, we were tasked with creating a mixed-use, multifamily residential project in the heart of Rosedale, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. To address the needs of the community, this project provides housing, as well as a grocery store, pharmacy, cafe, and library.
Miriam Lane, which the building sits facing, was also reimagined as a complete street, with bike lanes, green space, bus stops, and plenty of pedestrian-friendly amenities. The street is transformed from a car-friendly space to a pedestrian-oriented space.
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Miriam Lane Complete
Miriam Lane Reimagined
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 first floor pharmacy 1856 sq ft grocery store 7316 sq ft dodsonstreet merriam lane fire domestic water bike storage HVAC fan room parking for 24 vehicles (including 4 handicapped spaces) 1/16” = 1’ residential lobby 13
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 second floor dodsonstreet studio (5) 1-bedroom (2) 2-bedroom (1) circulation/hallway elevator staircases (3) planter boxes (22) mail room cafe 4461 sq ft library 4360 sq ft residential lobby cafe kitchen 1 2 11 dodson street pedestrian sidewalk 12’ pedestrian sidewalk 6’ vehicle lane 12’ vehicle lane 12’ 14
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 third floor studio (7) 1-bedroom (4) 2-bedroom (3) 3-bedroom (1) circulation/hallway elevator staircases (2) 1/16” = 1’ Level 1 0' - 0" Level 2 15' - 0" Level 3 27' - 0" Level 4 39' - 0" Level 1 0' - 0" Level 2 15' - 0" Level 3 27' - 0" Level 4 39' - 0" 11 12 13 14 15 27merriam lane vehicle lane 12’ vehicle lane 12’ parking 10’ green median 10’ pedestrian sidewalk 12’ green median 4’ green median 4’ two-way bike lanes 8’ pedestrian sidewalk 6’ 15
façade study
5 22 23 24 25 26 Level 1 0' - 0" Level 2 15' - 0" Level 3 27' - 0" Level 4 39' - 0" 16 17
wooden louvers brick 16
Level 1 0' - 0" Level 2 15' - 0" Level 3 27' - 0" Level 4 39' - 0" 16 17 18 19 20 21 26 brick glass 17
site Dodson Street Merriam Lane Dodson Street Merriam Lane summer sun winter sun 18
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Dodson Street Merriam Lane Dodson Street Merriam Lane
2 The History of American Sports Museum
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22 N site plan 10’ 30’ 50’ 100’ 10’ 20’ 20’ 50’ rossavenue leonardstreet sanjacintostreet sculpturegarden perspective section perspective section A A B B lacrosse exhibit volleyball exhibit football exhibit baseball exhibit basketball exhibit racquetball exhibit ultimate frisbee exhibit auxiliaryexhibit auxiliaryexhibit lacrosse field volleyball court football field baseball field basketball court racquetball court ultimate frisbee field cafe main lobby entrybridge entry lobby below restroom freight elevator N upper floor plan 10’ 30’ 50’ 100’ 10’ 20’ 20’ 50’ 15’ 0’ 18’ 9” 22’6” 24’2” 27’ 11” 30’ 5” 16’ 6” 23’ 4” DN DN entry lobby below 0’ 15’ 23’4” 23’ 4” 18’ 9” 22’6” 24’2” 27’ 11” 23’ 4” 23’4” 23’ 4” rossavenue leonardstreet sanjacintostreet sculpturegarden
23 cafe 16’ 6” 15’ main lobby restroom restroom freight elevator cafe kitchen auditorium DN DN mezzanine floor plan N 10’ 30’ 50’ 100’ 10’ 20’ 20’ 50’ sculpturegarden rossavenue leonardstreet sanjacintostreet ground floor plan N 10’ 30’ 50’ 100’ 10’ 20’ 20’ 50’ sculpturegarden rossavenue leonardstreet sanjacintostreet 0’ entrance lobby classroom classroom restroom rest room storage storage temporary gallery space museum storage freight elevator loading dock private office private office administrative offices conference room administrative break room research restoration/ preparation restroom
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sculpture garden
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3 Fabric Formwork Concrete Wall Design Build
As a studio of 8 students, my classmates and I designed, constructed, and installed this fabric formwork concrete wall. We went through many iterations, and it was enlightening to work with new materials such as wood, steel, and concrete. I now have a better understanding of the construction side of architecture.
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The light box, in form, is inspired by a study of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri. When viewed from a certain angle, the sections line up like Russian nesting dolls, and sightlines permeate all the way through the light box. The sections are framed by light shelves which capture intriguing patterns created by the shadows.
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A Coffee Shop (And Other Spaces) is a community center at Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas, situated at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers. The focus of this project was the coffee shop, which is front-and-center from the parking lot. It is open and inviting, and welcomes people in with the promise of community. Kansas City, Kansas has long been and still is heavily divided, and the goal of this project and especially the coffee shop space was to bridge that gap and bring together anyone and everyone, no matter who they are.
A Coffee Shop (And Other Spaces)
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Began With a Volume
1) Pushed the southeastern facade backward to allow for more southern exposure and more daylighting.
2) Cut through the building to create an alleyway and two separate buildings. This allows easy access to the riverfront and Kaw Point itself.
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3) Shifted the building to give a proper threshold to bikers and hikers and give the gallery a southern exposure, as well as a grand entry at the front.
4) Pushed the cafe facade inward to make the space feel more seamless between indoor and outdoor, as well as added southern exposure.
5) Created two rooftop balconies for people to sit and enjoy the view, either above the cafe or adjacent to the catwalk. Added a bridge connection between the two buildings.
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First Floor
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Gallery Space
Room Community/ Flex Space Small Community Room Small Community Room Office Lounge Kitchenette Storage Rest rooms Rest rooms
Rental Cafe Kitchen Cafe E A B B
Demonstration
Boat/Bike
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Amphitheater
Open to Reception Below Balcony Overlook Maintenance/ Janitorial Archive Space Cultural Arts Studio CATWALK Rest rooms E E Upstairs Cafe Seating Balcony Cafe Seating
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The Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is the largest bird in North America, with a height of around five feet. It is also endangered, having decreased from a pre-European population of 16,000 to a present day population of 800 birds, a mind-boggling 95% loss in population. 95%, a piece for the Spencer Museum’s 2020 Backyard Bash: Conference of the Birds, brings awareness to that great loss through its form, which is a 5% slice of a whooping crane nest within a nest of rocks. The 5% slice was created using found materials such as grasses and mud, and was created in a similar way and scale to how a real whooping crane nest would appear. The remaining 95% of the nest was created using found rocks which were laid on the “grave” as memorial stones, a common practice in many cultures around the globe. The piece, which sits low to the ground in Marvin Grove, allows for a unique experience of stumbling upon, much as visitors are likely to stumble upon the shocking statistic that is the 95% loss. Overall, 95% provides a sobering look into human interaction with the world around us, and forces visitors to consider their impact on that world, which is necessary now more than ever if we want to save such species as the whooping crane.
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2020 Backyard Bash: Conference of the Birds Design Competition
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dunnekj427@gmail.com dunnekj427@ku.edu (636) 489-8480
Kevin Dunne