Mizzou Architecture Portfolio

University of Missouri

Jake Powers

About Me

I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and I am currently a Senior studying Architecture with a minor in Plant Science at the University of Missouri. I have been in the program for 6 full semesters and have finished 4 studio projects. Throughout my short journey in both the architecture and plant science schooling, I have found that Landscape Architecture is my calling. I have worked for a landscaping company for the past 5 summers and have gained knowledge about the industry as well as being taught the ins and outs of residential irrigation systems. I am well equipped in programs such as Revit, Autocad, Enscape and all the Adobe products which I believe will suit me well in my journey towards Landscape Architecture.

Goals

I applied for a summer internship for 2024 which will help further progress my skills in designing and the professional world of Landscape Architecture. This will also provide me more knowledge of the industry and help when going into the post bachelor program at Kansas State. I look forward to learning more about plants and expanding my knowledge of each kind. Lastly, I think an internship will show me how companies work in the real world as well as what it takes to work in a team-oriented environment.

Contents

- Thesis Studio Project (Semester 7) 4-7

- Studio IV Project (Semester 6) 8-11

- Studio III Project (Semester 5) 12-14

- Studio II Project (Semester 4) 15-17

- Landscape Design 18-19

- Landscape Design 20-22

Heavy Traffic

Medium Traffic

Irrigation System

Sustainability

My approach when developing my wall envelope was to go in from the interior side of the wall. Rip out the wall parts until you reach the studs and then place alternating studs and fill with spray foam insulation between the studs. This will add another layer of insulation to ensure there is no heat loss/gain coming into the building. This also makes the building more durable and by adding an alternating stud, the walls will become much stronger and a better defense from natural disasters.

Wall Sections

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Brief

Missouri Agriculture Museum

Missouri is known as the Show Me state but what most people don’t know is that agriculture is the state’s largest industry. Generating billions of dollars in economic activity each year and providing jobs for over 300,000 people in the state. With the steady downslope of incoming farmers, I introduced an idea of a agriculture museum located in the outskirts of downtown Columbia on Orr Street. The museum is open for everyone and encourages you to bring your children to learn about the history of farming and agriculure in the state of Missouri. Hopefully this inspires more kids and young adults to join the industry and seek the benefits of this states cultural heritage.

Missouri Agriculture Museum

Development

Interior Renders

Missouri Agriculture Museum

Elevations and Sections

Missouri Agriculture Museum

Brief

Providence Trade High School

This project took place my first semester of Junior year. The project criteria was to design a magnet school in Columbia Missouri near the Mizzou Campus. The magnet school I chose to pursue was a school that prioritized trades. The main trades I focused on based on research in my region were electricians, HVAC, and mechanics.

Providence Trade High School

Development

Providence Trade High School

Interior Renders

Providence Trade High School

Elevations and Sections

Brief

Fulton Market Building Proposal

This project took place my second semester of Sophomore year. The project criteria was to design a proposed building that could replace an old industrial building in the Fulton Market Area of Chicago. The design I ended up pursuing was very appealing, however it made me learn a lot about the functionality of a building and helped my floor plan generation tremendously.

Interior Renders

Landscape Design

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous