Kayla Weller Architecture Portfolio 2023

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO KAYLA WELLER

KGWELLER18@GMAIL.COM 402-890-0125

EDUCATION

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), Lincoln, NE

Bachelor of Science in Design, Major: Architecture, May 2022

Honors: High Distinction, Dean’s List, Regents Scholar, Faculty Achievement Award

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), Lincoln, NE

Master of Architecture, May 2024

WORK EXPERIENCE

Icon Architectural Group, Lincoln, NE

Architectural Intern

- Model in Revit for building whole, wall details, and wayfinding signage

- Create design iterations in Revit, Rhino, and Bluebeam for exterior building design

May 2022 - August 2022

- Coordinate with other interns to complete assignments and prepare for meetings with principal architect

New Day Coffee + Smoothies, Lincoln, NE

Manager – Promoted from Barista

November 2017 - Present

- Organize all product ordering processes effectively and efficiently to ensure necessary supplies are available

- Manage the opening and closing of the store independently by following procedures correctly

- Reconcile cash drawer at closing through accurately counting cash on hand

- Train employees on customer service skills through answering questions and sharing personal experiences

- Collaborate with employees and understand their strengths to effectively complete work-related tasks efficiently

- Build relationships with customers by being relatable and friendly to ensure positive interactions

Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE

Middle School Track Coach

- Manage students independently and teach running and interpersonal skills

- Independently plan efficient workouts and activities

- Provide encouragement and support as well as act as official timekeeper at track meets

Runza Restaurants, Lincoln, NE

Front and Drive-Thru Worker

- Process customer transactions including paying out and receiving cash

- Clean and organize workspace

Ailes Detasseling, Lincoln, NE, Detasseler

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Panhellenic Council, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Elected Emerging Leader

March 2018 - May 2018

May 2015 - November 2017

Summer 2013 (seasonal)

September 2018 - May 2019

- Selected as a representative to meet with other delegates to discuss the Greek system and new strategies that could benefit sorority members

- Gained a strong self-understanding of personal leadership style and how to support others in the future

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

College of Architecture Peer Mentor, UNL, Selected Mentor

- Chosen leader from all College of Architecture applicants

- Problem solve with first-year architecture students to aid with classes, critiques, projects, and

August 2020 - Present

- Provide feedback on projects and ideas on the basis of design principles and personal experience

Delta Gamma Fraternity, UNL, Member

- Balanced schoolwork, meetings, volunteering, and events while maintaining a high GPA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

3D Modeling Software: Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Lumion, Enscape

Other: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Bluebeam, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

August 2018 – May 2022

MIXOLOGIST VENDOR STALL

THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO DESIGN A VENDOR STALL FOR A MIXOLOGIST TO DISPLAY, SERVE, MIX, SHELTER, AND SOCIALIZE. EACH OF THESE FUNCTIONS WERE ACCOMPLISHED BY CREATING A STALL THAT COMBINED MODULARITY AND TRANSPARENCY. THE STALL ITSELF WAS DERIVED FROM A CUBE FORM. THE ORIGINAL CUBE FORM WAS DIVIDED INTO SMALLER CUBES WHICH WERE EXTRACTED FROM THE ORIGINAL TO CREATE THE RESULTING VENDOR STALL. THE COLOR OF THE CONNECTION PIECES DIRECTLY CORRELATES TO THE FUNCTION OR USE OF THAT AREA OF THE STALL.

MODULE MARKET HALL

THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO DESIGN A MARKET HALL IN BENSON, NEBRASKA THAT PROVIDES A SPACE TO GATHER, SHOP, EAT, MEET, WORK, AND PLAY. THE PROGRAM OF THE BUILDING PROVIDES SPACES FOR PERMANENT, TEMPORARY, AND POP-UP BUSINESSES TO TAKE ROOT IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EVER-CHANGING ATMOSPHERE ENGAGES PREVIOUS CUSTOMERS AND INVITES NEW CUSTOMERS TO BECOME INTERESTED IN THE SPACE. MODULARITY AND TRANSPARENCY CONTINUE FROM THE INDIVIDUAL VENDOR STALL INTO THE FULL FORM OF THE BUILDING.

EXISTING SITE HAS OVER 6’ ELEVATION CHANGE FROM THE NORTH CORNER TO THE EAST CORNER.

10’ WIDE SIDEWALK TO COMPLY WITH CODE

8’+ WIDE CURBSIDE LANDSCAPE TO COMPLY WITH CODE

MASSING PLACED ON SITE 20’ X 20’ GRID ADDED TO MASSING

MASSING CHANGES

20’ X 20’ CUBES PUSHED AND PULLED TO CREATE A NEW FORM

PROGRAM INFLUENCES NEW OVERALL FORM

EACH PUSHED OR PULLED CUBE HOUSES A VENDOR STALL

ENTIRE SITE FILLED WITH PRAIRIE GRASSES

LARGER SIDEWALKS ALLOW FOR BUILDING ACCESS

SMALLER SIDEWALKS ALLOW FOR CIRCULATION THROUGHOUT THE SITE

BENCHES CREATE REST AREAS THROUGHOUT THE SITE

METAL DECKING

SECOND FLOOR

PROGRAM

LEGEND

1 COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM 2 STORAGE

OFFICE

RESTROOM

ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT

MECHANICAL

ELECTRICAL

VENDOR KITCHEN

OPEN SEATING

VESTIBULE

VENDOR STALL

EGRESS STAIR

PROGRAM

LEGEND

1 VENDOR STALL

RESTROOM

ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT

MECHANICAL

BALCONY

MARKET

EGRESS STAIR

EXHIBITION AND GALLERY

THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO TAKE EXISTING FORMS AND TURN THEM INTO AN ENTIRELY NEW STRUCTURE. FORMS FROM THE NEBRASKA STATE CAPITOL WERE MEASURED, ANALYZED, AND MODIFIED TO CREATE OBJECTS. THESE OBJECTS WERE COMBINED TOGETHER AND USED TO FORM A NEW BUILDING TO HOLD EXHIBITIONS AND GALLERY SPACES. LARGE SCALE MODELS WERE CREATED AND PHOTOGRAPHED TO SHOW THE EXPERIENCE OF THE SPACES.

CHILDREN’S THEATER

THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO DESIGN A CHILDREN’S THEATER LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LINCOLN. INVOLVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND TRANSPARENCY OF THIS PROJECT WERE VERY IMPORTANT AS WELL AS ENGAGING PEDESTRIANS AROUND THE SITE.

OUTDOOR LEARNING PAVILION

THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO DESIGN AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AREA FOR KIDS TO BE IMMERSED IN THEIR SURROUNDINGS. THIS BUILDING ACCOMPLISHES THE GOAL BY BEING COMPLETELY OPEN ON ALL FOUR SIDES. THE SELECTIVE TRANSPARENCY AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE PANELS ALLOW FOR THE CASTING OF LIGHT AND SHADOW ONTO THE GROUND.

BOYS TOWN CTE SCHOOL

THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO DESIGN A NEW CTE SCHOOL BUILDING ON THE CAMPUS OF BOY’S TOWN. THIS BUILDING CONTAINS ADMINISTRATION, CLASSROOMS, WORKSHOPS, ART SPACES, COLLABORATION SPACES, A THEATER, AND A STUDENT RUN CAFE. ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS FIT WITHIN A BUILDING WITH FULL ADA COMPLIANCE AND HIGH LEVELS OF PRIVACY AND SECURITY.

THE MASSING OF OUR BUILDING STARTED AS A FULL TWO-STORY BLOCK SET BACK FROM THE LOT LINES TO ALLOW FOR OUTDOOR PROGRAMS.

THE MAIN SLICE IN OUR BUILDING IS MEANT TO SEPARATE PROGRAMS AND ALLOW FOR CIRCULATION TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE SITE. THE SECONDARY SPLIT AT THE VERY NORTH END OF THE BUILDING ALSO ALLOWS FOR CIRCULATION TO CONTINUE ON THAT END OF THE SITE.

MASS SPLIT SCALE

THE SCALE OF OUR BUILDING CHANGED DURING THE DEVELOPMENT PHASE TO ALLOW THE SOUTH BUILIDNG TO HAVE ONE FLOOR AND THE NORTH TO HAVE TWO FLOORS. THE HEIGHT OF THE SIDES OF THE BUILDING CORRESPOND TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AREAS AS WELL AS PROGRAM SPECIFIC HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS. THIS ALLOWS FOR DOUBLE HEIGHT ROOMS WHERE NECESSARY.

PERFORATE CAP EMPHASIZE

THE PERFORATION OF OUR BUILDING COMES FROM NEEDING MORE LIGHT TO PENETRATE INTO THE CENTER AREAS OF THE BUILDINGS. THE NORTH-MOST PERFORATION BECOMES AN OUTDOOR COURYARD WHILE THE REST BECOME SKYLIGHTS. THE PERFORATION ADJACENT TO THE SLICE ALLOWS FOR ADDED INTEREST ON BOTH THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, AND INCREASED NATURAL LIGHT. THE CAP OF OUR BUILDING EXTENDS BEYOND THE EDGES OF THE EXTERIOR WALLS AND RISES ABOVE THE SKYLIGHTS TO SOFTEN THE DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE SLANT OF THE ROOF ALLOWS WATER TO FLOW OFF OF THE BUILDING EFFICIENTLY.

IN ORDER TO EMPHASIZE THE SLICE IN OUR BUILDING, WE PLACED FINS ON THE MOST PUBLIC SIDE ANGLED THE SAME AS THE SLICE THROUGH THE BUILDING THEY ARE ON. THESE FINS INCORPORATE ADDED NATURAL LIGHT WHILE INCREASING PRIVACY.

DESIGN-BUILD ART CHAPEL

THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO RENOVATE THE ART CHAPEL IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF THE BUILDING. PROGRAMS INSIDE THE BUILDING ARE ART GALLERY, ART TEACHING SPACE, AND ART MAKING SPACE. THE FRONT DOOR, WINDOWS, BATHROOM, CABINETRY, AND FURNITURE WERE THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE RENOVATION PROJECT. MY PRIMARY TASK WAS TO DESIGN AND BUILD CUSTOM STEEL WINDOWS. LEARNING HOW TO DESIGN THE FRAME, WELD, GRIND METAL, AND COMMUNICATE WITH MULTIPLE OUTSIDE SOURCES FOR PARTS, POWDER COATING, AND WINDOW INSTALLATION WERE ALL PART OF THE PROCESS.