Over time, I have developed a strong passion for design and caring for the environment, both of which have guided my studies and shaped my goals. Growing up in the Midwest, surrounded by the open landscapes of Kansas and Missouri, I grew to appreciate the close connection between natural spaces and human communities. This foundation, along with my education in Interior Architecture and Environmental Studies, has inspired me to create sustainable and meaningful spaces that support both the environment and the people who use them.
Within my undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas, I have completed coursework and projects that have expanded my knowledge of environmental justice and design. Some of these projects focus on helping local businesses and promoting sustainability, like preserving building exteriors and highlighting local art and vendors. This kind of hands-on work has shown me the importance of community-focused solutions to build resilience—an approach I hope to carry into my future career.
Outside of my studies, I’ve sought out experiences that connect design with making a positive impact on the community. From designing theater sets for non-profit projects to managing resources as a print lab monitor, I’ve built skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking. These experiences have reinforced my commitment to using design to help others. Additionally, studying abroad in Spain, Morocco, and Portugal gave me a broader perspective, helping me understand different landscapes and cultural approaches to design.
My goal is to use design to make a positive difference, creating spaces that respect the environment and improve people’s lives. I am particularly interested in finding ways to connect urban areas with natural ecosystems, ensuring that communities—both in the Midwest and beyond—can thrive alongside nature.
In following this path, I hope to uphold the values of sustainability and fairness, working toward a future where thoughtful design supports resilience, equality, and beauty. I am eager to learn, collaborate, and grow as I pursue a career aligned with my values and aspirations.
Sketch of KU Kappa Alpha Theta
HOPE CRANE
SUMMARY
Dedicated student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture at the University of Kansas, with a Minor in Environmental Studies. Possesses a strive towards continued learning of software, design skills, and environmental knowledge, with a desire to develop a career through a Master of Architecture or Landscape Architecture.
EXPERIENCE
TEACHING ASSISTANT [Spring 2025]
Instruction and evaluation of student work for ARCH215: Professional Communications
hope.crane@ku.edu hopeacrane@gmail.com
636.591.4884 CONTACT
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS [Current]
Interior Architecture undergraduate
weighted 3.7 GPA
Seeking continued education
Seeking Minor in Environmental Studies
EUREKA HIGH SCHOOL
weighted 4.0 GPA
PROFICIENCIES
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
Sketchup
Revit
Twinmotion
Enscape
Microsoft Office
AWARDS / ACTIVITIES
ASID Member
Donald Ewart Memorial Scholarship recipient
KU Honor Roll 2023
KU Panhellenic Scholar of the Month 2022
KU Honor Roll 2022
KU Honor Roll 2021
Scholar Athlete Award- NFHCA 2019
Renaissance Member Eureka High School
KU SCHOLARWORKS PUBLICATION [Forthcoming]
Performed group coursework providing community resilience research, threat and hazard assessments, and opportunity analysis for Overland Park, KS
KU IIDA EXECUTIVE BOARD [Current]
Student Chapter of International Interior Design Association [Public Relations, 4th Year Representative]
KU SEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBER [Current]
Student representative on the Interior Architecture Professor of Practice Search Committee
INTERNSHIP | CANNON DESIGN [Summer-Fall 2024]
Gained experience assisting on projects, learning company-wide strategies, and collaborating in a firm environment
KU PRINT LAB MONITOR [Fall 2023- Spring 2024]
Maintain lab and printer equipment whilst assisting students and assessing inventory
ROCK CHALK REVUE SET DESIGN [Spring 2024]
Design and construction of a musical theatre set for a non-profit organization [Creative Director}
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM [Summer 2023]
Spain, Morocco, Portugal
PRESIDENT BANNER COMMITTEE [2022-2023]
Created original banner designs for Kappa Alpha Theta while managing equipment and budgeting with the chapter
KAPPA ALPHA THETA [Ongoing]
Average of 10 service hours/ semester with the local community in Douglas County KS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HILLTOP: CHILD CENTER
an inclusive community where children learn passionate professionals in a academically rich environment.
Child Care Center in Lawrence Kansas, we will the interior in order to promote the health, and wellness of the community.
safe community that supports both and adults alike. with Autism Spectrum Disorder by including play and learning areas. imagination using stimulating colors and nature.
Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Pgs. 1-7 Pgs. 8-12
Fall 2021
Pgs. 13-15
Ongoing
Pgs. 16-19
INTERNSHIP
Summer-Fall 2024 Pgs. 20-21
THE MOMO: ARTS CENTER
Advanced Interior Architecture Studio | Herminia Machry
GROUP PROJECT WITH JENIFFER GUTIERREZ AND GRACE BURTON PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Revit, Twinmotion
DESCRIPTION
Exploring themes of historic rehabilitation, students took an existing building in the downtown area of the University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas), a historically art- rich area. Choosing what art type was to be on display, the studio made students question what local art really means to the community.
CONCEPT
The MOMO (Museum of Merging Originality) is a local art center that inhabits various art forms, fostering collaboration within the community. Aiming to preserve parts of the original building, the design is inspired by the historic downtown Lawrence scene by focusing on location and history. All creative minds are encouraged to converge and inspire in our curated lively environment.
HISTORY
Allow the existing sites story to be told through materiality and form
WEST EAST
CULTURAL
LOCATION
Bringing together regions from East Lawrence, KU Campus, Cultural Districts, and Old West Lawrence together
ACTIVITY
Offering a new set of exhibits/ classes, catering to all
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Attempt to keep most features, but more freedom as necessary
Most historical, aim to keep elements
Although initially constructed in 1882, the property today physically Reuter Organ Company (originally the Wilder Brothers T-Shirt Company); 1919-1971, spans from the year that company established their business company moved a portion of their operations out of the buildings. Interior. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. (2020). 0018.
Most leeway (Non street facing)
“Factory in Lawrence, Kansas, Makes Church Pipe Organs.” The Kansas City Star,, 1948.
DAVID BOOTH MEMORIAL STADIUM
LOVE COLLECTIVE
GALLERY
GALLERY
LAWRENCE ART GUILD FAYMAN GALLERY PRAIRIE HILLS GALLERY
LAWRENCE CULTURAL DISTRICT
physically reflects its long association with the Company); thus, the period of significance, business at this location to the year the Source: United States Department of the (2020). NPS Form 10-900. OMB No. 1024-
DESIGN GOALS
ADAPTABLE
Support a variety of activities; galleries, classes, retail by creating movable and varied spaces.
BALANCE
Create public and intimate areas alike. Allow spaces to be a hub for the community through circulation and zoning.
FISHBOWL
Create an innate intrigue into our space by allowing sight-lines to connect art-goers with the building.
LOCAL
Ensure key focuses on local artists in exhibits and classrooms, catering to the immediate Lawrence art group.
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
STORYTELLING
1
3
SITE FUNCTION
Utilize historic daylight factory in downtown Lawrence
Add circulation tower to comply with building needs and codes
2 4
PROGRAM ACTIVATE
Retrofit the spaces to support the interactive museum of art
Maniplate landscape for a more inviting public view
DEVELOPMENT
PRIVATE/ QUIET
Museum
BASEMENT LEVEL | MUSEUM
Timeworn Terracotta by Shaw Floors Eco
Paint and Sip Render (First Floor) | Grace Burton
Mosaic
THIRD FLOOR | MOSAIC GALLERY
Layout consistent from first- third floors
Programmed by Grace Burton
Each Mosaic Gallery consists of different mosaic patterns on each wall, made locally from Sunfire Ceramics.
Mark Work Table by Neudoerfler
Paint Table
BUZZISPACE Buzzistrip
Acoustical Lighting
Lounge Chair by Tom Dixon
Existing Wood Sealed Concrete
Retro by Shaw Eco-
VELIT
by Plank
Durable,
Cafe by Uline
Durable
ROOFTOP
Rooftop Bar Render 1
Rooftop Bar Render 2
FINISHES
HILLTOP: CHILD CENTER
SOLO PROJECT | PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Revit, Twinmotion
DESCRIPTION
Hilltop is an inclusive community where children learn from passionate professionals in a nurturing and academically rich environment. Taking the existing Hilltop Child Care Center in Lawrence Kansas, we will re-design the interior in order to promote the health, safety, and wellness of the community.
CONCEPT
Foster a safe community that supports both children and adults alike. Encourage inclusivity of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by including various play and learning areas. Enhance creativity and imagination using stimulating colors and nature.
Interior Architecture Studio III | Mohammad Dastmalchi
7:15 AM
ADJACENCY MATRIX
ESSENTIAL CONNECTION
DESIRED CONNECTION
AVOID CONNECTION
LOBBY
SICK BAY
STROLLER STORAGE
STAIRS/ ELEVATOR
MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL
LIBRARY/ ART RM
MUSIC/ MULTIPURPOSE RM
STUDENT WORK AREA
QUIET RM
SPECIAL EDUCATION
TODDLER RMS +BRS
PRE-K RMS + BRS
STORAGE
FOOD SERVICE KITCHEN
DINING/ RELAXATION AREA
ADULT BRS
SCHOOL AGE RMS + BRS
CUSTODIAN CLOSET
MEETING RMS
OFFICES
EDUCARE
DAB
OPEN INITIATIVE
TEACHERS LOUNGE
PLAYGROUND WATCH
INFANT YARD AREA
TODDLER YARD AREA
PRE- K YARD AREA
SCHOOL AGE YARD AREA
YARD DUMPSTER LINER
MECHANICAL ROOF SYSTEM
SUNLIGHT STUDY
HOURS OF OPERATION: 7:15-5:30
SCENE SHOWN: CENTRAL LIBRARY AREA
2:00 PM
5:30 PM
Wings are grouped for ease of transition amongst children. Main area secured by viewpoints from the lobby at all times. Lockable entrances and corridors ensure safety. Zoning allows for acoustical distribution for ASD considerations.
ENTRY POINT
Cloud element serves as a reference point for both entry/ exit
SIGHTLINES
Visual connection with surrounding areas, benefitting children & adults
FLOORING PATTERNS
”Follow the river” concept for young children to instinctually trace
3 1 2 3
4
CORRIDOR ENTRIES
“Neighborhood” feel reiterates the playful instinctive draw
5 6 5
CLASSROOM FACADES
”Neighborhoods” created as landmark points and insinctive lead- ins
Tree like elements placehold as landmarks for reference points 6 4 5 1
BIOMIMICRY
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
tmc kids tree canopy
kanopi school zone fine fissured (acoustic) 0.7 nrc, class a fire rating
lumenwerx pivot- globe, meets well for light and well for mind wac recessed lighting- led, energy star certified west elm tala pendant, led dimmable butterfly chantal thomas lightled
gotessons sound off cloud ecosund® led lighting, dimmable, acoustical
Art Room Render
featured: butterfly chantal thomas light- led
FIRST FLOOR
Not to scale
Biomimicry elements assist mental wellness concepts. A whimsical entrance to school ensures childrens excitement for learning and growth, fostering a comfortable environment as they leave their parents for the day. Recognizable symbols enhance ideas of Montessori learning.
Library Render featured: tmc kids tree canopy
in plan
Goals for the space include: the concept of learn + play: achieved by including indoor and outdoor play spaces. The center should be academically rich: by including solo and group work areas for children. It should also ensure a comfortable environment: with the use of ergonomic/ childrens sized furniture and acoustical protection against overstimulation. Finally, the space should support both children and teachers by emphasizing natural elements for wellness, and creating sensory spaces.
Pre-K Class Render
Library Render Lobby Waiting Nook Render
FLOW: COWORKING SPACE
Using the existing Two Light Tower building in the Power and Light District in downtown Kansas City, came the creation of a new coworking space for a modern approach to work. The inclusion of human factors, accessibility, ergonomic options, and wellness were essential to implement a balance of work and rest to promote the most productivity in the space.
There are over 200 fountains in the Kansas City area. KC Fountains date back to the late 1800s, when they served a purely utilitarian purpose: thirsty horses, dogs, and birds drank water when passing through the city, Today they serve as a sculptural and social element of the city.
Just as fountains trickle and flow at a constant rate, so do people coming in and out of work day to day. The Kansas City fountains are constantly bringing people together, just as a coworking space is. Honoring the symbolic structures, mimicing a steady flow of water is important to bring unity to the space.
SOLO PROJECT | PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Revit, Enscape
CONCEPT
DESCRIPTION
Interior Architecture Studio I | Ann Hossler, Abby Ockinga
The well known Two Light Building is located in Kansas City’s Power and Light District- comprised of dining, shopping, and entertainment in downtown Kansas City- started in 1931. The area comprises of 9 blocks on the South-side of the downtown loop. With this in mind, the concept was taken from KC’s history, which includes over 200 fountains, serving as sculptural and social elements.
Goals for the space included creating a strategic flow , using natural materials in the space to symbolize fountains’ radial flow of water and promote wellness, create a sensory friendly environment, use color theory to promote calmness and productivity. To do this, the design includes many areas for wellness such as cafes, recreational areas, etc., as well as ample “socializing” areas with appropriate amounts of quieter, calmer spaces will allow proper amounts of stimulation for mental health.
private/ work areas
public/ social areas
FIRE ESCAPE
gender neutral bathrooms and showers to optimize privacy, comfort, health, and hygeine
private working hub 1
rentable private offices for heads down work or calls
welcoming entrance
central hub: cafe, “living room”, and patio spaces. the driver and landmark of the center, or heart of the floor plan- as fountains are to the city.
and gym corner: zoned near the back for a semi public, semi private experience
“break room” to fulfill nutrition needs and allow visitors to stay all day long private working hub 2
auditorium
OFF HOURS
DESCRIPTION
Using artistic expression to further develop and express architectural ideas and knowledge. Continuously practicing and noticing forms, texture, light, shadow, color, and contrast and replicating them by hand in order to understand what makes a space, a space.
CONCEPT
To continue developing hand rendering, being able to communicate effectively with non- design/ architecturally oriented people, and to add a personal creative touch to every project.
Pictured to the right: Landscape Hand Render of Family House
ROCK CHALK REVUE SET DESIGN BUILD
Rock Chalk Revue | Spring 2024 | Designed and built with Molly Bruns
CONCEPT SNIPITS
Set intent was to be modular, moveable, and interchangeable between two sceneries: a sound stage in a “mansion” style venue, and an awards ceremony in Hollywood. Character ideation revolved around movie star, director, and ensemble genres that were intended to show a “Gatsby” style vision in each. Overall, within the budgeting and time frames, Molly Bruns (set engineer) and I were able to rent scaffolding to eliminate excess waste, promoting sustainable values for the show.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS FACULTY STORAGE DESIGN BUILD
IA 522 | Spring 2024 | Furniture Studio | Ann Hossler
OVERVIEW
Architectural storage needed a re-vamp within the University Architecture and Design building. Upon survey, we concluded that needs for the unit included storage for material boards on display, Storage for models on display, Storage for posters, and room for kitchenette utensils, as this is located within an office space.The design was driven to be modular, because of the unknown dimensions of future projects. Open shelving and desk space supported both kitchenette and model storage desires. Materiality was changed, developed, and built using repurposed materials.
CONCEPT
DIMENSIONS
RENDER
Repurposed existing, unused storage shelves
Repurposed acrylic from Studio 804 housing project
2021-2022
CONCEPT SNIPITS
Hatch Reading Room, Marvin Hall, University of Kansas
[Previous] McClain’s Coffee, University of Kansas campus location
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION
The St.Louis office serves as a collaborative space of architects, interior designers, engineers and consultants who collaborate with clients, leaving a lasting and positive impact on the communities they collectively call home. From iconic landmarks to transformative urban projects, Cannon draws inspiration from St. Louis's history and aspirations, crafting design solutions that reflect and enhance its unique identity. Beyond design work, the firm is committed to making St. Louis a better place for future generations through partnerships with local schools and non-profits championing inclusivity and growth.
With CannonDesign St. Louis
INTERNSHIP
1100 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO
My internship was a valuable insight into several facets of architectural design. Touching projects between higher education, healthcare, and commercial buildings, it was interesting to see the workflow comparisons of each. From masterplan work, to design ideation through renders and vignettes, to construction documents and specifications, CannonDesign ensured a “toe dip” into each pool of the process. Working with other firms on projects was another interesting experience I gained- communication was key not only with them, but within the internal team as well. Collaborating with my coworkers/mentors was one of my favorite parts of the job- having someone teach and critique my work made entering the firm a gentle process. Our interiors team self-ran our own educational events and ongoing learning opportunities weekly, which fostered a close knit group who is always sharing information and inspiring each other. I got the chance to teach the basics of Twinmotion to some of my team for one of our events- and I felt like I was just as valued and listened to as an intern compared to the other presentations/workers. It was truly a privilege to work alongside the St. Louis interiors team, which is full of impressive, award-winning designers who always made me feel appreciated.
Cannon Design
[Higher Ed] Dormitory/ Mixed Use Design Propositions [Higher Ed] Nursing Building Design Propositions
YOUR TIME IS APPRECIATED
I am so grateful for you to have looked through my work, and I hope that the future holds endless growth in development of my environmental and design skills. I hope this culmination of work has reflected my values of ecological and human wellness.
