Over the past three years at the University of Kansas I’ve taken challenges head-on persevering and expanding my aspirations for the field of architecture. My objective is not only to excel academically but also to create an impact on the world through architecture. Looking ahead I will continue to take on challenges that help improve my skills in architecture as well as make meaningful life-long connections in the field. I hope to acquire an internship to further improve my skills.
E D U C A T I O N
T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f K a n s a s , KU School of Architecture and Design
Master of Architecture
Honors/Awards: Dean’s List
Lawrence, KS
Expected Graduation May 2026
GPA: 3.74
Relevant Coursework: ARCH 108 - Architectural Foundations I, ARCH 109 - Architectural Foundations II, ARCH 208Form and Function, ARCH 209 - Sustainability, Site, and Context, ARCH 508 - Material and Tectonics, ARCH 509 –Design build
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R E F E R E N CE
K a p i l a S i l v a , The University of Kansas Professor
• kapilads@ku.edu, 414.334.1290
M a r i e - A l i c e L ’H e u r e u x , The University of Kansas Professor
• malheur@ku.edu, 785.864.1144
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MUSEUM OF LAND AND NATURE ART
Cultural District, Fort Worth, Texas Fall 2023
STINAT ELLIPSE
OSTINATO ELLIPSE
1530 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, Kansas Spring 2024
HASKELL WELCOME CENTER
Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, Kansas Spring 2023
LAWRENCE BUSINESS INCUBATOR
705 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, Kansas Fall 2022
MUSEUM OF LAND AND NATURE ART
FALL 2023 | Material and Tectonics
Professor Kapila Silva Fort Worth, TX
The focus of this museum is to create a permanent space for a rather temporary art form, and connect people with nature inside a built environment.
The museum is located across from the Museum of Modern Art and the Kimbell Art Museum. The Museum of Land and Nature art adds a unique experience to the rural area of Fort Worth, TX. The focus was to create a space in which one can experience nature at anypoint around the museum.
The museum focuses on complementing the adjacent museums by aligning on an axis created by the existing museums. Through its sunken site, use of natural materials, and expansive green roofs, the museum establishes a strong connection to the earth.
Museum Presence
The site is located in northwest Fort Worth, Texas directly south of the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum and east of the Kimbell Art Museum. Near the center of the site is the land mark heritage tree that is the focus of the site.
Museum Presence
The popular and exciting presence of both the Modern Art Museum and the Kimbell Art Museum creates a dynamic connection on the northwest portion of the site. These two museums are used to create a 30, 60 degree grid through the site.
Museum Boundary
Interacting with the grid maximising surrounding landscape.
Connecting To The Earth
Lowering the site further establishing a dynamic connection with the earth.
Museum Layers
The galleries form as Surface Galleries, Canopy Space, and Ermegent Space
Rising Gallery
The galleries take shape inside the museum boundary following the same grid pattern while rising above the rest of the museum.
Earth Rising
The natural landscape slopes up the north side creating the roof
Supporting Landscape
Terrace steps and green space surround the site.
Cafe
Gift Shop
Kitchen
Bathroom
Surface Gallery
Temporary Gallery
Collection Storage
Restoration Studio
Preperation Space
Classrooms
Security
Parking
Other Storage
Mechanical Room
Courtyard
Section
Level 02
1. Lobby 2. Theater 3. Coat Check 4. Bathroom
5. Research Archive
6. Custodial Room
7. Admin
8. Other Storage
9. Exterior Gallery
10. Parking and Loading Dock Entry
11. Loading Dock Exit
12. Sculpture Garden
1/30” = 1’
1/36” = 1’
Catwalk Level
Materials
The design uses a natural limetstone on the exterior matching the Texas landscape. The limestone blends well with the exposed glulam structure expressing the overall temperature of the region. A large rammed earth wall connects the viewer further to nature as well as protecting the gallerys from the Texas heat.
Left
View of gift shop and lobby stairs
Top Right
View of entry
Middle Right Gallery 1
Bottom Right Arial view
OSTINATO ELLIPSE
SPRING 2024 | Designbuild
STINAT
ELLIPSE
Professor Kurt Hong Lawrence, KS
In partnership with Cecilia Dimercurio and Claire Lind
Photographed by Kennedy Williams
Commissioned by the Univeristy of Kansas School of Music this project focuses on turning the Murphy Hall courtyard into a functional and creative location.
The project is located inside the Murphy Hall courtyard at the University of Kansas. Alongside three other projects the Ostinato Ellipse provides the school of music with outdoor seating encouraging collaboration.
The seating is inspired by the ostinato note which is described as a never ending note in music. The seating was digitally fabricated using Rhino and Grasshopper. Each piece was precisely cut using a CNC machine and prefabricated off site.
Design and Construction Process
This design build project was completely digitally fabricated using parametrics in grasshopper. The basis of the design relies on controlling a set of points rotating around an ellipse. secondly, the goal was to create a complex beautiful shape that also has function and real use. In this case the design becomes seating for students and visitors. Another concept was to create a rising and falling back rest using a parabola on a graph. The points are connected to create a functional organic shape with the center cutout creating another dimension.
Design and Construction Process
The pieces are joined together using three different rings with precise notches, so no measurements are needed during construction. The Construction began with using grasshopper and rhino to create templates cut by a CNC. The CNC cuts each of the 150 pieces with precise holes and lines. Each piece is cut in two then joined with rabbit cuts around the rings. 10 chunks were fabricated off site then joined together onsite using rabbit cuts.
Plywood Panels
The panels create the seat and backrest of the bench divided into two parts connected by rabbit joints.
Top Ring
Made with precise notches to go through the wood panels holdings the top section in place.
Bottom Ring
The main structure for the panels located at the top of the seat, seperated into ten pieces connectd through rabbit joints and bolts.
Middle Ring
The main structure for the panels located at the top of the seat, seperated into ten pieces connectd through rabbit joints and bolts.
Top Ring
3/4” Treated Plywood
5/16” Galvanized Flat Washer
3/8”-16DIA 1-1/2” Galvanized Hex Bolt
3/8”-16DIA Galvanized Hex Nut
Top Ring
Main Ring
3/8”-16DIA Galvanized Hex Nut
Main Ring
3/8”-16DIA 18” Galvanized Thread
Bottom Ring
Bottom Ring
3/8”-16DIA 18” Galvanized Thread
3/8”-16DIA 1-1/2” Galvanized Hex Bolt
3/4” Treated Plywood
5/16” Galvanized Flat Washer
Left
Assembly on site
Top Right
CNC
Middle Right Sanding process
Bottom Right Staining process
HASKELL WELCOME CENTER
SPRING 2023 | Sustainability, Site, and Context
Professor Marie-Alice L’Heureux Lawrence, KS
This projects goal was to give students and visitors a unique experience at Haskell Indian Nations University.
The goal of this project was to create a welcome center for the Haskell Indian Nations University. The welcome center was designed to be the center point of a small historic campus. The building should hold administration and alumni offices, classrooms, and a banquet hall.
Center Presence
The welcome center is located at the hum of campus on the corner of Baker Ave and E Indian Ave. The center alligned with the historic arch leading into the university’s athletic field.
Guiding
The form of the welcome center is divided into two wings connected by the lobby guiding visitors towards the arch.
Angle
The two wings are angled towards the center of the monument.
Pulling The Entrace
The entrance of the welcome center is highlighted by pulling out the facade
Lobby
Classrooms
Multipurpose
Office
Conference Room
Breakroom
Copy Room
Gift Shop
Cutsodial Room
Mechanical Room
Bathroom
Kitchen
13. Banquet Hall
Alumni Restaurant
Scale: 1/16” = 1’
Southwest Elevation
Southeast Elevation
Section
Northwest Elevation
Northeast Elevation
1/12” = 1’
Left View of the lobby
Top Right
Arial view
Middle Right
View of entry
Bottom Right Barker Ave view
LAWRENCE BUSINESS INCUBATOR
FALL 2022 | Form and Function
Professor John Trefry Lawrence, KS
The main goal of this project was to explore space, and how the forms and functions effect the viewer.
This project was designed to be a business incubator for small temporary stores and restaurants. The incubator holds 5 retail stores, 4 commercial stores, 2 courtyards, as well as offices and conference rooms. The incubator will assist in growing a small business to eventually find a permanent space around Lawrence.
Lobby
Retail Space
Lounge
Bathroom
Loadiing Dock
Courtyard
Mechanical Room 8. Admin 9. Cafe 10. Restaurant Space
