PORTFOLIO GABRIELLE VAN NURDEN ARCHITECTURE
RESUME
Skills Rhino 7 Revit Adobe Creative Cloud Enscape
Gabrielle Van Nurden Architecture
Online Portfolio
Vray Hand Drawing Physical Modeling Sketching
Honors and Awards Finalist for BWBR Student Scholarship (2024) Husker Traditions Scholarship (2021-2024) Dean's List All Semesters (2021-2024) Norman Ochsner Scholarship (2024) Dean's List, All Semesters 3.9 GPA
Education University of Nebraska Lincoln Bachelor of Science in Design August 2021 - Current
Lincoln Southwest High School High School Diploma August 2017 - May 2021
Experience Dean's Office Student Worker University of Nebraska Lincoln - College of Architecture January 2023 - Current
Streamline office processes for improved efficiency by managing paperwork, filing systems, and maintaining databases. Contribute to a positive campus atmosphere through exceptional customer service, assisting students and faculty with inquiries and concerns. Assisted in the set up and organization of events and activities in the College of Architecture.
Undergraduate Learning Assistant University of Nebraska Lincoln - College of Architecture January 2024 - Current
Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance in order to monitor progress over time. Provided guidance and support to students in their academic pursuits, helping them to develop critical thinking stills. Encouraged collaboration among students through group projects, facilitating problem solving activities, and fostering an a safe and conducive learning environment.
Contact
Reference
+1 (402) 937-6188 gabrielle.vannurden@gmail.com Lincoln, NE
Kathlene Bateman Assistant to the Dean
University of Nebraska Lincoln (402) 472-9216
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PROJECT LIST
PADDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REMODEL Omaha, NE
BREAKING DOWN ARCHITECTURE Lincoln, NE
ON THE GRID Lincoln, NE
MODELING THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT BUILDING Holyrood, Edinburgh
HAND DRAWING
PADDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REMODEL This project was done in communication with the current residents and engineers on the new remodelling process of Paddock Elementary School. The community surrounding this site was close knit, and expressed that they would like to see more opportunities for community engagement in the future building. The concept for this structure became making a school that could provide a safe learning environment for children, encourage community activity, and engage with sustainable solutions. Separated into six wings, the amount of the hallways had to be considered carefully, as there may be dangers that require the ability to see down the entire length of the building. There are multiple long halls in this layout, with breaking points to give the distance some relief in case of an emergency. Engaging with the site and sinking the school into the ground makes it possible to place the gym, which also functions as a storm shelter, in the center. Each
wing is set as a different ground height, with the central wing sitting the deepest, and the classroom sectors branching off after it. Due to this, the wings also provide a space of transition. At every ramp and stair, there are small pockets of space that can be used for reflection space. There are clerestory windows as well as skylights in each classroom to let in as much natural light as possible. The ground plane surrounding the school acts as a protective barrier from weather and other environmental issues. The school has the capability of recycling grey-water from the roof to reuse throughout the school. This green roof is accessible via the rising hill on the north side of the building. This encourages extracurricular activities from the students as well as the community. The roof is a collection of slopes that vary in size to split up the space. This project is a finalist for the BWBR Student Scholarship.
Location: Omaha, NE Duration: 11 weeks Professor: Matt Miller Program: Elementary School
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Administration Office Nurse’s Office Resource Room Mother’s Room Classroom Instructional Support Bathroom Specialist Rooms Storage Media Center Art Room Music Room Gym Collaboration Space Special Needs Room De-Escalation Room Student Commons Servery Kitchen Recieving and Refuse
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Site and Roof Plan
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Physical Model: Interior Sectioning
Physical Model: Full Building Showing Concept
Physical Model: Close Up of Skylights
Physical Model: With Site Model
ELEVATION
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SECTION
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STRUCTURAL AXONOMETRIC
Interior Image: Second Grade Classroom
Structural Axonometric
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Location: Lincoln, NE Duration: 7 weeks Professor: Hannah Schafers and Will Cox Program: Restaurant Partner: Jacob Leuck
ON THE GRID I worked with Jacob Leuck to create a restaurant that is capable of housing a few traveling chefs, allowing them to collaborate and demonstrate their skills to a new community. It was required to include bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces, as well as a full dining room and kitchen. The concept of the grid and moving panels challenges the idea of public and private space, encouraging the chefs to choose what atmosphere they would like for the specific meal. The chefs are able to carry out their desired layout for the meal by manipulating the physical elements of the dining room. This is done by blanketing the first floor in a grid, and designing furniture that can be hung from their frames, and arranged in different ways. There can be small private dining spaces, large group meals, and bar seating all in one place. The furniture in the dining room is completely movable, as well as the panels dividing up the space and outlining the central stair. The second floor is used for housing the chefs, and incorporates the grid system from above and below. The relationship between the movable panels and the exterior shell creates an exclusive experience for each group of guests by questioning the idea of public and private space. The shell can be manipulated to open up the space to outside elements. The front doors are large concrete slabs that open and close on a pulley system. Having a circular kitchen creates a unique space that helps split up the program and provide a visual focal point. The central stair is made of metal rods with slotted wooden steps and directs visitors to private seating. There are foldable light wells on the exterior of the building to signify the operating hours of the restaurant.
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Exterior View: Southeast Corner
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1’=1/8”
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1’=1/8”
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Section A: Main Stair, Second Floor Hall
Second Floor Bedroom Image
Axonometric Drawing
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Front Entrance Image
Interior View: Lighting above Main Stair
Section B: Dining Room, Kitchen, Storage, Living Space
Movement Diagram for Interior Panels
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Location: Lincoln, NE Duration: 3 weeks Professor: Matt Miller Program: Temporary Installation Partner: Jacob Leuck and London Forsberg
BREAKING DOWN ARCHITECTURE This was the first group project of the year. I collaborated with London Forsberg and Jacob Leuck on this shelter. We were given the prompt of creating a short term structure that would be able to be used for a small time period, and leave the site better than it was before. Our concept was that the structure would eventually decompose on its own. This is done by using biodegradable materials such as light canvas and rope, along with vegetation on the ground and hanging along the canvas to assist in breaking down the materials. Over the course of a few months, nature would take over and the plant life would thrive. The area would still be capable of housing activity, but perhaps be used differently than it was in the beginning weeks. After decomposition the concrete columns that held up the canvas would remain, and provide opportunity for the structure to be reformed.
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BREAKING DOWN ARCHITECTURE LONDON FORSBERG JACOB LEUCK GABBY VAN NURDEN
CONSTRUCTION & EDUCATION
EXISTING
DETERIORATION & GROWTH
IMPACT & POSSIBILITIES SCALE: 1’=1/8”
GLOBAL GEOMETRY
Global Geometry and the Evolution of Decomposition
INTERIOR-DAY INFORMAL CLASSES PRIVATE SEATING RECREATION/REST AREA
EXTERIOR-EVENING GUIDED TOURS/EDUCATION FOOD TRUCK/VENDOR AREA CAMPUS EVENTS
INTERIOR-NIGHT PRESENTATIONS/SPEECHES LIVE MUSIC/PERFORMANCES MOVIE SHOWINGS
LOCALIZED SPACES
Localized Spaces for Use
Physical Model: Volumetric Inhabitable Spaces
CIRCULATION CLASSROOMS
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Physical Model: Entrance and Vegetation
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Program Diagram and Site Context
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MODELING THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT BUILDING This project was almost completely hands-on, and I turned out really enjoying myself. We were tasked with physically modelling a few components of a structure of our choice. I chose the Scottish Parliament Building, which was designed by Architect Enric Miralles before he died of a brain tumor in 2000, four years before the project’s completion. Enric Miralles was inspired by the flowing landscape of Scotland to design this campus of structures. He also included details from upturned boats and the Scottish Celtic Cross in the ceiling impressions. I modelled out four detailed components of this design. The window shades, which were made of many different materials and patterns. The personal office seating, which popped out from the exterior facade, creating an intriguing profile for the building, and an incredible interior space.
Location: Holyrood, Edinburgh Duration: 3 weeks Professor: Hannah Schafer and Will Cox
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I chose to model both the exterior and interior perspective, with the physical models being able to slide onto each other to represent how they work together. The final piece I selected was the overhead structure inside the large skylights in the main building. This gives a slight ode to the Celtic Cross, and screams for attention from the interior viewers.
Detail 1: Close Up
Detail 2: Close Up
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Detailed Models on Base
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Detail 1: Close Up
Detail 3: Close Up
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Detail 2: Close Up
Parliament Building Image: Exterior Office Seating
Parliament Building Image: Exterior Shading Method
Parliament Building Image: Lobby Area and Skylights
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One Point Perspective Pencil Drawing
HAND DRAWING This final two-point perspective was produced after a couple weeks of iteration. We started out with some sketches of different locations inside Architecture Hall, then selected one of our favourite locations and did a detailed drawing of that over the span of a couple days. After this was completed we were asked to do a ten minute sketch of the same view in charcoal. The variety of drawings that had been done were then compared and commented on by the class. We could clearly see our growth and how much of a difference time makes when drawing. Improvements could also be seen in our sketches compared to the last charcoal drawing we did. Even though we spent the same amount of time on them, we could see the advanced skills on paper.
Location: Lincoln, NE Duration: 3 days Professor: Chip Stanley
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