Leah Neltner Portfolio

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(513) 903-0488 leahneltner@gmail.com

CONTENTS THE ENCLAVE FLIP HOUSE THE LIBRARY THE COTTAGE PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORIC DOCUMENTATION

THE ENCLAVE

During the pandemic, people experienced the confinements of their home w adapt to creating spaces within spaces to be able to separate different aspe Taking inspiration from the Changi Airport, this design strives to create a multif where the compression of the work and living environment interacts with the d natural sanctuaries. This series of pushing and pulling creates a design that separate work and play in one space while also feeling unconfined by the abil freely move about.

where they had to ects of their lives. functional enclave decompression of allows people to lity to choose and

DIAGRAMMING

As a heavy diagrammatical studio, these drafts were used to break down the Changi Airport into its core elements and ‘rules’ to figure out how the same ‘rules’ can translate to a new building. These diagrams were used to understand separation of space and the pushing and pulling design.

FINAL DIAGRAMS

These diagrams show, in depth, the different ‘rules’ of the Changi airport and how these ‘rules’ can be used in a new sense, showing connection and overlap.

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FLIP HOUSE

This studio followed an apocalyptic theme. In the case of Flip House, humans leave Earth and relocate on the moon. This design utilized lower gravity and was spacial constraints in mind. Flip House is a conceptual design allowing for one located on the moon, with all the necessities you need within, while taking up th of space possible. Each house is separated into two main sections: the half that i half that spins. The spinning half has elements of all the main rooms of a house, of being spread out in multiple rooms, it utilizes the ceiling and walls as the spa

were forced to s designed with e-room homes, he least amount is static and the , except instead aces.

CENRAL AXIS THEME

FILM ANALYSIS

I used watercolor to find the main elements of various distopian movies and shows and illustrate them. The main theme in these pieces was a central axis theme which was heavily incorporated into my design

NARRATIVE COLLAGE

I used photoshop to create a storyboard of an apocalyptic event. This narrative follows an invasion that leads forces the human race to relocate on the moon

UNFOLDED PLANS

The plans are portrayed in an unfolded view. The perpective image shows what the view would look like when standing in the kitchen (static) portion.

This kitchen space always remains parallel to the ground, whereas the rest of the house (dynamic), will rotate around according to the needs of the people living there.

DYNAMIC SPACE STATIC SPACE

GYM RATS

This design follows the needs of roommates who love to work out.

There is a room dedicated to gym equipment, which has a separate purpose when ‘flipped’. The treadmill turns into a table in the dining room.

The mirror turns into a TV in the family room.

CAT LADY ARTIST

This design follows the needs of an artist who has many cats. In the bedroom there are many cat beds, that when ‘flipped’, turns into a cat activity wall in the dining room. Other elements include the TV changing to a work station and a painting drying rack turning into a table.

WORKAHOLICS

This design follows the needs of a couple who are constantly working.

Each room has a table to do work at, using most transformations to utilize a workspace. The TV turns into a desk in the dining room. In other spaces, the desk flips and serves the same purpose

FAMILY HOME

This design follows the needs of a family. The second dynamic space flips independently from the main one, allowing for dual use spaces. Beds flip into couches. There is a lot of empty space to give room for the kids to play.

THE LIBRARY

The Library is split into two sides , each with a distinctive purpose. One side is u quiet study side, while the other serves as a more activity based zone. The goa duce as much natural lighting as possible into the spaces, as well as encourag outside and enjoy the courtyard. This space serves as a place for the commun juice bar and cafe at the bottom to bring people to the space and encourage m explore the library.

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THE COTTAGE

A four bedroom, four bathroom family cottage overlooking the Ohio River. All m were harvested from the farm it sits on. All of the rock in the facades, as well as th found on the property and shaped. The outdoor posts are recycled from trees fr formed to keep their natural shape. The island countertop inside also is shaped crafted to keep its live edge. The cottage itself was designed with views in min looking the Ohio River, it was important to have as much outdoor access and w ble. The back facade is decorated with many windows, to both let in natural ligh view of the river no matter what room you’re in.

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PROFESSIONAL WORK

These cabins sit on the same site as the Cottage, however they serve a differe are public use cabins instead of a family home. They are built to rent out, in sup venue on the same property. For this project, I had to search through code i public use building, without having to put sprinklers in it. This meant that restrictions, including square footage and emergency exits.

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HISTORIC DOCUMENTAT

This pavillion, located in Burnet Woods, was chosen to be historic resource do subject. Every detail was measured and drawn by hand to document the pavi possible.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

L EA H N E LT N E R leahneltner@gmail.com Ǥ Ǥ Ȁ Ȁ

EDUCATION

Aug.2022- Dec. 2022

Aug. 2020- May 2024

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Oxford, OH

513-903-0488

Aug.2024- May. 2026

Architectural Venue Experience Upper-level Studio Project Title: Mayapple

University of Cincinnati Cincinnai, OH Masters of Architecture Miami University John E. Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) Semester Study Abroad ơ ǡ Miami University Oxford, OH Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

AWARDS 2020- 2024

Redhawk Excellence Scholarship

2020- 2024

University Academic Scholars

2024- 2026

Graduate Scholarship Award

SKILLS Software

Revit, AutoCAD, Illustrator, ǡ ơ ǡ Motion, SketchUp, Concepts

Interpersonal

Problem Solving, Creativity, Multitasking, Teamwork, Communication, Organization, Positivity

ORGANIZATIONS Alpha Rho Chi Feb. 2022- May. 2024 Architecture Fraternity Brotherhood Chair Aug. 2023- Dec. 2023 Study Abroad Ambassador

Feb. 2023- May. 2024

Architecture Ambassador

Feb 2023- May. 2024

-Worked directly with the client to design a renovatation for an existing horse showing barn into a wedding venue -Involved created architectural drawings, mood boards, considered spacial arrangements, funtionality, aesthetics, and integrating branding elements Ǧ Ƥ ǯ Ƥ venue Larry N. Keith Architect Design Intern Cincinnati, OH

May 2023- Aug. 2023

Ǧ Ǥ of cabins for Solitree Farms Ǧ Ƥ would suit their design needs -Designed unique cabins following multiple constraints, including limited square footage, site issues, and strict code constraints Ǧ ǡ ơ me critiques for our following meeting Independent Design Design Intern Cincinnati, OH

May 2021- Aug. 2021

Ǧ ƪ manager for a four bedroom cottage for my family, helped select ǡ ǡ ǡ Ƥ

WORK EXPERIENCE Silver Spring House Ǥ ͚͙͘͟Ǧ Ǥ ͚͚͘​͚ Hostess and Waitress -Worked to pay for housing and living expenses -Started as a hostess, where I greeted customers, handled customer complaints, took reservations, bussed tables, trained other hostesses, and ran carryout by taking orders and compiling them -Trained as a server when eligible, where I took orders, ran food out to tables, helped with bartending by pouring beer and wine, managed other servers, made connections with customers, and even had a few regulars Pachinko Bar and Grill Door Handler and Bartender

Mar. 2023- May. 2024

-Worked to pay for housing and living expenses -Started as a door handler where I had various duties, including ơ ǡ ǡ Ƥ ǯ ǡ Ȁ are followed, and closing down the bar at the end of the night -Trained as a bartender when eligible, where I practice good time management and memory skills to keep on top of the multitude of drink orders, work to maintain good customer service, keep the bar ǡ ǯ safety

THANK YOU!