Architecture Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

EMILY SWEAT

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Contents

Resume

Thesis: Future Suburbia

Fall 2021 - Spring 2022

Aquatic Center

Fall 2020

Modern Furniture Museum

Spring 2020

Internship

Integration Design Group

Summer 2021

16-19

Additional Work

Sketching

Hand Drafting

Hand Modeling

Watercolor

My name is Emily Sweat, and I am from Overland Park, Kansas. I attended Kansas State University and received my Masters of Architecture in 2022. Then, I joined FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) to serve as a fulltime missionary at Wichita State University.

My time on campus, both as a student and full-time missionary, has given me the opportunity to learn so much about myself and my craft. Now, I am hopeful to continue to grow and serve working as an architect in the field.

Architecture has become a great passion of mine. My creative focus is on how beauty and functionality come together to create space. I am driven by the hope of bettering our communities through thoughtful design. The following pages demonstrate much of what I have learned so far. Highlighted are a few of my best projects, internship experience, and additional artistic abilities. I hope you enjoy browsing through it, and thank you for taking the time to do so.

2017 -

Skills

• Architectural: building information modeling (BIM), computer drafting, hand drafting, 3D modeling, rendering/visualization, physical modeling, laser cutting, digital illustration, graphic design, and presentation

• Additional: watercolor and acrylic painting, graphite and ink drawing, video editing, and writing

Education

Kansas State University

Master of Architecture | Manhattan, KS

• Graduated in May 2022

• 3.68 Graduate GPA

• 3.75 Undergraduate GPA

• NAAB Accredited Program

• Thesis project: Future Suburbia: The influence of transportation on the framework of our built environment

• Honors: 2017-2022 Dean's Honors List, 2018-2021 KCAF Architectural Foundation Scholar, 2018-2021 KSU Family Scholar

2013

Olathe East High School Olathe, KS

• Graduated in May 2017

• 4.73/4.0 GPA

• Honors: Design Academy Award: Highly Proficient with Honors

Software Proficiencies

Leadership Experience

AUTODESK MICROSOFT

Revit | Rhino | AutoCAD | Lumion

ADOBE

Photoshop | InDesign | Illustrator | Premiere Pro

Teams | Outlook | Excel

2015

Work Experience

Fellowship of Catholic University Students

FOCUS Campus Missionary | Wichita, KS

• Full-time mentor for students at Wichita State University

• Fundraised full salary and maintained over 100 mission partners

• Coordinated and led a trip of over 100 students to a national conference in St. Louis, MO

• Additional skills cultivated: event planning, graphic design and presentation, communication, time management, working with a team, interpersonal skills and adaptability

Integration Design Group

Architect Intern | Denver, CO

• Worked primarily in the schematic and design development phases for the Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary Chapel and Marisol Health Clinic

• Assisted with construction drawings for the Augustine Institute

• Wrote, illustrated, and published a book

Camp Tekakwitha at the Prairie Star Ranch

Camp Counselor | Williamsburg, KS

Ginger Sue's Restaurant Waitress | Olathe, KS

2018

Student Ambassador

College of Architecture

2018 - 2022

Bible Study Leader and Student Mentor

Fellowship of Catholic University Students

2018 - 2019

Freshman Mentor

College of Architecture

2018 - 2019

Student Chair for Community Service

Manhattan Community Connected Committee

Saint Isidore's Leadership Team

Other Involvement

2020 - 2021

St. Isidore’s Building Committee

Student Representative

Renovation of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church

2019

Grotto Design Project

Student Volunteer Designer

Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys, KS

2017 -

APDesign Professionals Program

College of Architecture

Women in Design

College of Architecture

Source America Design Competition

Product Design for Special Needs Employees

The influence of transportation on the framework of our built environment

THESIS

FUTURE SUBURBIA

The automobile and its required infrastructure has long dominated the suburban landscape, resulting in a place designed for cars rather than the person. Wide streets and driveways pervade residential areas, while expansive roads and parking lots saturate commercial areas. While these elements allow for independent and convenient automotive transportation, they isolate homes and buildings from one another. Current road infrastructure utilizes valuable land that could be devoted to more beneficial purposes. The current suburban environment is operative for living and working, but it lacks the connective, economic, and environmental health that it needs to thrive.

The present age is witnessing the emergence of a new form of transportation: the full self-driving vehicle, or automated vehicle (AV). As the automobile has had such a large impact on suburban design and experience, a new shift in transportation norms is sure to transform the suburban landscape.

The future of transportation will rely on a pick-up and drop-off system. According to a study done by faculty at Columbia University, in suburban areas with a population density of 2,000-2,500 people/sq mile, 1 AV can serve 16 people at less than 1 minute wait time. ¹

On average, Americans spend about 1 hour in a car each day. ² Currently, that hour is spent driving, directing, and paying attention to the road. With a transition to AV, none of that will be necessary. Riders will be able to give their attention elsewhere. In addition, there is now no

need for the rider to be able to have a clear view of the road around them. With AV, entertainment and advertisement surrounding the road has the potential to be totally transformed. The space above and along the road no longer needs to remain open and visible.

How could the AV impact and enhance the design of a typical suburban strip mall?

Airport Typology

At an airport, there are many cars and planes constantly circulating and are needing close access to the entryways of the building. Airports respond to this need by manipulating the shape of the building, primarily with a branching technique. With similar circulatory needs, this suburban strip mall took on a comparable form.

Large

Small

Road

Public

Since the spatial organization has so many circulation needs, canopies are commonly used in airports as the major architectural element, letting light in the central spaces, giving the space character, and tying all the various programs together into one cohesive piece. A similar architectural strategy is used here.

RESTAURANT

While the fall semester focused heavily on research and the synthesis of those findings in the creation of a book, the spring semester re-imagined the suburban strip mall through schematic design, design development, construction drawings, and post-digital visual representation. The area of the strip mall specified includes a supermarket, restaurant, the public space that connects them, as well as a pick-up and drop-off lane for the AVs to circulate through.

1’

1/2” Hollow Structural Section

1/2” Hollow Structural Section

Steel Connection

4” x 16” Spruce Timber Beam

1/2” Hollow Structural Section

2” x 4” Spruce Timber Ceiling

3” x 6” Spruce Timber Beam

1” Copper Roof Seam

1/4” Copper Roof Panels

1/8” Plywood

1’ Rigid Insulation

3/4” Plywood

1/2” Plywood

1/4” Felt

2” x 4” Spruce Timber Ceiling

3” x 6” Spruce Timber Beam

1/2” Hollow Structural Section

1/2” Hollow Structural Section

4” x 16” Spruce Timber Beam

3” Rigid Insulation

4” x 16” Spruce Timber Beam

Waterproofing Layer

Backer Rod

Double Pane Glass Curtain Wall

AQUATIC CENTER

MANHATTAN, KANSAS

Fall 2020

Manhattan is in great need of an indoor swimming pool facility. This new proposed aquatic center is located on the West side of town, in Frank Anneberg Park. It serves as a central point within the park, connecting the existing sports facilities together. The building itself houses competition, leisure, and hydrotherapy pools. Outdoor lounge areas wrap the perimeter of the building, allowing an opportunity for park visitors to gather. The existing walking trail that wraps around the entire park is rerouted to travel through the outdoor gardens located along the competition pool area. This new proposed facility works to create an exciting and vibrant indoor pool environment as well as enhance the experience of the park as a whole.

This project focused on learning Revit modeling and developing a basic set of construction drawings. A few of those drawings are shown, but the entire set consists of a site diagrams, project data, code analysis, program with square footage, egress plans, structural grid plan, structural bay axon, site plan, dimensioned floor plans, elevations, sections, quarter scale plan and interior elevations of the locker room, and wall sections.

Layered elements above and along the perimeter of the building help provide a dynamic experience. Metal perforated panels wrap the exterior of the building. During the day, they diffuse light beautifully into the interior spaces. This creates a warm interior environment and helps reduce glare in the pools. At night, the interior lights illuminate the pattern of the screen, creating a unique facade and allowing outdoor spaces to be utilized after dark.

The 5 systems outlined here serve as touch points during the design process. Firstly, to ensure that each aspect of the project is being thought about from the beginning stages of design. Secondly, each system is independent and has its own needs. The job of a designer is to piece together the puzzle, finding a way where each system can operate thoughtfully with one another.

parts that create a harmonious whole

Context

The context influenced the use of terra cotta on the exterior. Responding to the more historic buildings surrounding the site, this museum utilizes an old building material in a new and innovative way.

Program Circulation

DESIGN PROCESS

In order to create a clear diagram that encompasses all of the museum's programmatic needs, the program was grouped into public and private sectors. While the private, service-oriented program lives in a bar on the edge of the building, the public program lives closest to the street.

Thinking from start to finish how a visitor will be coming through and experiencing the building, the circulation was designed so that visitors are guided rhythmically up staircases and around the exhibit floors, encountering all the exhibition pieces as they go.

Structure

A combination of steel beams and columns are used in the public sector, while load-bearing, reinforced concrete is used in the private sector. This further distinguishes the programmatic diagram, and the modern materials compliment the exhibition pieces.

Enclosure

The museum is wrapped by a glass curtain wall and a terra cotta sunscreen. Not only does this create an eye-catching facade, but it also diffuses light beautifully into the interior space, creating a lively atmosphere while keeping the exhibition pieces safe from direct sun exposure.

Public Private

INTERNSHIP

INTEGRATION DESIGN GROUP

Denver, CO | Summer 2021

The mission of Integration Design Group is to serve churches, religious organizations, and non-profits. They have particular expertise on the design, restoration, and new construction of sacred buildings, worship spaces, and liturgical furnishings. I am very grateful for my time spent with IDG. It offered exposure to many different aspects of the design process, as well as multiple building types.

Stories Behind Symbols | Published Book

Part of my work as an intern was to do a project that contributed new research to the firm. Liturgical symbols hold great significance in church architecture, and are important to understand when working with this building type. Creating a synthesis of my research, I chose to write and illustrate a children's poetry book. This book lives to carry on the stories behind the sacred symbols Catholic churches have kept alive for thousands of years.

John Vianney Theological Seminary | Denver, CO

Renovation of the bell tower chapel space. The only existing elements were the exterior walls, windows, and door. I was the first designer on this project, creating 3 different design options for the client to choose from. The one he chose is shown here. After leaving for the summer, the design continued development. The plan was reoriented the opposite direction, and some of the wood casing adjusted. The finished product is shown above.

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Floor Plan

East Interior Elevation

West Interior Elevation

North Interior Elevation

South Interior Elevation

Marisol Health Clinic | Fort Collins, CO

Floor Plan and Keynotes for Conceptual Pricing

The Marisol Health Clinic is a newly renovated pregnancy clinic on Colorado State's campus. Much of my work on this project was to help edit and complete the floor plan and construction and finish keynotes. I also developed the design of the lobby area, created a presentation rendering and board for the client.

NOTED OTHERWISE. ARMSTRONG CORTEGA BASIS OF DESIGN.

2172X2 LED RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE THROUGHOUT. ALL AREAS EXCEPT CORRIDOR, RECEPTION, AND WAITING TO RECEIVE OCCUPANCY SENSOR CONTROLS.

219STACKED WASHER AND DRYER. INCLUDE ROOF VENT PENETRATION FOR NEW DRYER DUCTING.

220ASSUME TWO PORT DATA DROP, CONDUIT, AND WALL BOX. DATA

CABLING INSTALLED BY OWNER VENDOR.

221EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN TO BE EVALUATED BY OWNER FOR EITHER REPAIR OR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT TO WALL SIGNAGE.

PROVIDE ALLOWANCE OF $10K.

223PROVIDE ALLOWANCE OF $10K FOR EXTERIOR REFINISH AND PAINT OF EXISTING WOOD TRIM AND PANELS.

224NEW ENTRY DOOR HARDWARE AT EXISTING STOREFRONT ENTRANCE.

NEW DOOR W/ AUTOMATED PUSH BUTTON HANDICAP ACCESS.

225REMOVE WOOD PANEL AND PROVIDE NEW WINDOW IN EXISTING OPENING.

226INCLUDE $20K ALLOWANCE FOR LANDSCAPE PLANTING AND IRRIGATION INSTALLATION

227INCLUDE ALLOWANCE OF $8K FOR INTERIOR SIGNAGE PACKAGE. ROOM SIGNS, MAIN BRANDING SIGNS.

228INCLUDE ALLOWANCE OF $50K FOR REPAIR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ROOF.

229GRAB BARS, TOILET ACCESSORIES (TOILET PAPER DISPENSER, WALL MOUNT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER, WALL MOUNT BABY CHANGING STATION) WALL MOUNTED FRAMED MIRROR 24" X 48"

230WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER

231GYP. BD. CEILING WITH RECESSED LED LIGHT FIXTURES

233COLORED DECORATIVE GLASS INSERTS AT 4 WINDOWS. INCLUDE $5K EACH OPG.

234FLUSH STAINED WD DOOR IN HM FRAME W/ 84" H X 16" W INTEGRAL SIDELITE.

235FLUSH STAINED WD DOOR IN HM FRAME, TYP.

236ALL GLASS DOOR AND SIDELITES W/ MAG LOCK AT CEILING.

237NEW HARDWARE AND NEW PAINT ON EXISTING EXTERIOR DOOR. 238SPECIALTY WD DOOR W/ ARCHED TOP AND HARDWARE.

239BUILT IN PLASTIC LAMINATE BOOKSHELVES.

24042" H QUARTZ TRANSACTION COUNTERTOP.

241DEMO AND INFILL EXISTING DOOR W/ NEW WINDOW FULL HEIGHT, W/ SPANDREL PANEL BELOW 84".

250POCKET DOOR.

251SLIDING DECORATIVE GLASS DOORS ABOVE COUNTER. EACH LEAF

48" H X 48" W.

252BUILT IN PLASTIC LAMINATE WORK SURFACE W/ KNEESPACE BELOW.

253PLASTIC LAMINATE CABINETS W/ QUARTZ COUNTERTOP AND UNDERMOUNT SINK.

SCOPE OF WORK

Schematic Design

St. John Vianney Theological Seminary Chapel | Denver, CO

• Site Visit

• Process Sketches

• Schematic Plans

• Schematic Interior Elevations

• Renderings

St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church | Edwards, CO

• Process Sketches: facade and plan development

Design Development

Marisol Health Clinic | Fort Collins, CO

• Assisted in development of the floor plan

• Assisted in floor plan keynotes for conceptual pricing

• Lobby Rendering

Construction Drawings

• Facilitated a meeting with the client Augustine Institute | Greenwood Village, CO

• Assisted in development of the construction drawings

Additional Work

Stories Behind Symbols | Published Book

• Researched liturgical art and its symbolism

• Wrote and illustrated a children's poetry book

• Sold over 50 copies

ADDITIONAL WORK

graphite and ink sketching

hand modeling

drafting and shading

watercoloring