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KYLE FRANCIS | UNDERGRADUATE PORTFOLIO

“... since architecture covers the entire field of human life, real functional architecture must be functional mainly from the human point of view. If we look deeper into the processes of human life, we shall discover that technique is only an aid, not a definite and independent phenomenon therein.�

Alvar Aalto, The Humanizing of Architecture

Function is a term widely associated with technology and refined technique. But within architecture, where does the need for human interaction play within the function of a building? Sustainability and renewability are paramount and should be designed as such, but what of the human perception? As rational as people attempt to be, there is an element of spiritual necessity required to achieve contentment, an aspect of irrationality required to create order in everyday life. How this aspect manifests itself within architecture is a question that drives me. In my studies I have focused on storytelling and culture to equate human perception to functional architecture.

Kyle Francis Email: kyle.francis89@gmail.com Phone: (206) 349-1802

Education

Experience

B.A. Architectural Studies University of Washington

GPA: 3.33

1st Place in HP Kenya Design Build Competition (2013) Vice President’s Honor Roll (2010) 1st Place CS Robot Sumo Competition (2009)

Awards Received:

Chesmore Buck Architecture (Feb 2014 - present)

Skills Volunteer Work

Intern Architect Residential and Commercial experience Finish Line (Jun 2012- Jan 2014)

Sales Associate

Consistent top 5 salesmen The UW Rome, Italy Center (Sept 2012 - Dec 2012)

Integrated cross-cultural learning into lessons.

Function with high level of ambiguity Stream Team Member (Oct 2009 - Dec 2010)

Environmental Rehabilitation for local parks and streams Research Assistant (June 2009-Aug 2009)

Research experience for undergraduates, focusing on renewable resources

Research for underwater autonomous vehicle published Avid Tutor (June 2009 - Sept 2009)

Tutoring students grades 7-9 in math and science

Proficient in:

Adobe Suite AutoCad Google Sketchup Kerkythea

M. Office

Rhino

Vray

Revit Northwest Hoops League (2014-present) 47° North Coordinator [UW architecture Club] (2012-2013) Co-Writer for Blog article for ARCH [BE] Log (2012) Host Rainy Dawg Radio Show [UW radio] (2011-2013) Engineering Club (2008-2010) N.E.R.D. Club (2008-2010)

TABLE OF CONTENTS An addition to the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM)

A film Co-Op for Dogma 95 Professionals/students

A Center for Environmental Education

SAAM ADDITION

DOGMA 95

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Through using Janus, the Roman God of transition and time, the addition’s language suggest movement and progression. A trait that is complementary to the rigid neo-classical language of the existing museum. Through this gesture the addition seeks to tell a story between contemporary and traditional arts and how the two culminate to establish a single whole.

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The conceptual layouts of the plans are derived from Carl F. Gould’s original plans for the museum. Gould’s design intended to have two courtyards addressing the north side of the Park. This gesture of connection between the park and museum was lost in the final design. The addition proposed sought to reestablish this language by means of two vertical voids servicing circulation.

Connection to Existing Contemporary Art Gallery Dark Gallery Exhibition Space

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Library Ancient Art Gallery Classroom Cafe Studio

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Entry Lobby Conservation Lab Office Coat Room

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Basement Floor

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The second conceptual force for the project is the notion of a dual facade, wherein the Greek God Janus was used as a Muse.

Numerous facade sketches were done before establishing a facade aesthetic that would not overpower the surrounding park.

Given the park surroundings, the addition is designed to tightly press against the existing building. This gesture limits any loss of surrounding landscape.

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This project is a studio work space for local film professionals and students of Dogma 95. To Dissolve the barrier between film and reality, Dogma 95 doctrine is centralized around a film’s immersion into the context of its place. The Project is located within the historical Ballard District in Seattle, WA. Given the cultural significance of the surrounding area, the project is narrative of interaction between the individual and a greater community.

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Connection The intertwining of Public and Private spheres is done through inviting Ballard activities into the negative space shaped by the building. These activities are centered around Ballard’s prominent weekend markets that take place on the street of the project’s location. Thus, through the courtyard, public and private program become interlocked; a situation that parallels the decrees in Dogma 95 doctrine.

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Material Given the transparency between the methodology used and the final product of Dogma 95 films, wood formed concrete was chosen as the primary building material. Moreover, the rustic brick of the adjacent historical buildings are exposed, further emphasizing the intertwining of the site and program of the building.

Moreover, the warm and cool tones of the project are drawn from the hues and textures of the historical and rustic Ballard District.

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Environmental Outlook

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This outdoor facility is designed to educate young students from 6th12th grade. The building is located in Discovery Park, Seattle’s largest park.

The concept is derived from the edge condition between the open grass plains and tree cover. The form straddles this edge condition. This gesture is paramount in the architectural narration of the site conditions experientially to the students inhabiting the building.

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Site Conditions

Bounding Box

Building Registration

Program Adjustment

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1 Lab 2 Porch 3 Housing

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THANK YOU

(206) 349-1802 kyle.francis89@gmail.com