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- 3RD YEARS PORTFOLIO LEXIE WOLFF 1ST 2020-2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RESUME 3 MOTION PROJECT 4 SPACIAL JOURNEY 8 POND OF FLAMINGOS 12 BUS SHELTER 16 WOLFF HAUS DISTILLERY 20 HAVEN STUDIO 26 BACK PAGE 34

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Lexie Wolff 4th year Master of Architecture student at the University of Kansas Lexiewolff12@gmail.com

(972)-890-5174

Dallas, TX, 75240

Enthusiastic Architecture Student at the University of Kansas with 3 professional internships in the field. Offers specialized skills in architectural design, 3D modeling software, and sustainability practices. Eager to apply these skills to the practice and continue to gain new valuable experiences in the professional field.

Experience Perkins&Will

Dallas, TX

Intern

2019

Worked on several significant projects, contributing to various stages of the architectural process • Assisted in design presentation development • Conducted site analysis for three potential project locations, providing detailed reports with feasible design suggestions • Collaborated in creating 3D architectural designs using Revit and SketchUp for multiple projects

Welch Hall Architects

Dallas, TX

Intern

2021

Involved in a number of high-profile projects, assisting in various stages of design and planning • •

Worked closely with senior architects to develop preliminary sketches for commercial building projects Assisted in 3D modeling and physical model building for multiple large-scale projects using hand modeling,SketchUp, and 3D printing software resulting in efficient and accurate design representation

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Participated in client meetings and site visits, aiding in the communication and execution of design concepts

Hall Architecture Studio

Dallas, TX

Intern

2022

Participated in different project stages including research, design, and drafting • • •

Contributed to research and feasibility studies for urban development projects Collaborated in 3D modeling schematic design proposals in SketchUp for a large scale K 12 school Assisted in preparing architectural models and renderings for client presentations

Strengths

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Ambition My ambition for architecture allowed me to explore different aspects of the field and gain professional experience through multiple different firms

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Teamwork Successfully collaborated with diverse teams at Perkins&Will working on complex architectural projects

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Technical Skills Proficient in various design tools like Revit, Rhino and SketchUp, aiding in efficient and accurate designs

Other Experience Urban Air - Employee and host Worked for a kids amusement park ensuring safety. Ran front desk operations as well as hosted private birthday parties for ages 4+.

Snappy Salads - Manager Managed a health food restaurant. Cooking the food, making sure employees and services were running smoothly.

Dallas, TX 2018-2020

Dallas, TX 2019-2021

Henry T's - Server Serving customers as well as making food at a sports bar Lawrence, KS and grill. Making sure tables are managed and serviced 2021-2023 well throughout their visit.

Woof's Play and Stay - Employee Taking care of large groups of dogs at a dog daycare. Lawrence, KS Supervising play, cleaning and maintaining a safe and 2023-Present comfortable experience for the dogs/

Skills 3D Modeling Revit SketchUp Project Management Sustainable Design Urban Planning

MOTION PROJECT

THIS PROJECT FOCUSED ON THE USE OF A COMMON MOTION AND BREAKING IT DOWN TO UNDERSTAND THE HUMAN SCALE AND THE ENTIRITY OF THE SPACE THAT IS BEING UAED TO COMPLETE THE MOTION. IN THIS PROJECT I USED THE MOTION OF WALKING UP TO A DRYER AND BEIND OVER TO OPEN THE DOOR. I TOOK THE SHAPES THAT MY UPPER BODY CREATD TO MAKE THE MOTION MODEL.

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I CREATED A COLLAGE OF THE MOTION OF WALKING UP TO THE DRYER AND OPENING IT. I THEN TRANSITIONED THESE PHOTOS INTO SCALE DRAWINGS FOCUSING ON THE MOVEMENTS OF MY JOINTS AND UPPER BODY.

BY UNDERSTANDING THE MOVEMENT OF MY UPPER BODY AND ARMS THROUGH THE MOTION I WAS ABLE TO EXTRACT SHAPES THAT REPRESENT CHECKPOINTS IN THE MOTION.

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I USED A GRADIENT OF COLORS TO EMPHASIZE THE DIRECTION OF THE MOVEMENT. I WANTED TO USE A CURVED LAYOUT TO BE ABLE TO VIEW THE STRUCTURE FROM MANY DIFFERENT ANGELS AND GET DIFFERENT VIEWS AND ABSTRACTIONS.

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SPACIAL JOURNEY THIS PROJECT USED A GIVEN KIT OF PARTS TO CREATE A JOURNEY USING A SMALL WALL TO CONSTRUCT THE PATH. I WANTED TO CREATE A SPACE THAT FELT LIKE AN OUTDOOR SCULPTURE THAT YOU CAN WALK THROUGH. I ALSO WANTED TO CREATE A STRUCTURE THAT BLENDED IN WITH NATURE AND GAVE VIEWS OF THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND IT.

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PLAN VIEW

I USED A PORTION OF THE PIECES TO CREATE FRAMES AT EACH POINT THAT GIVES A GOOD LOOKOUT VIEW TO CREATE CHECKPOINTS THROHGOUT THE JOURNEY. EAST ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

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NORTH ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

I USED THE GIVEN STAIRS TO CREATE A “PICTURE FRAME” THROUGH THE WALL GIVING AN INTERESTING PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM MANY ANGELS.

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POND OF FLAMINGOS

THIS PROJECT WAS CREATED THROUGH USING A MODEL OF AN ANIMAL AND USING ITS ITIAL STRUCTURE TO INSPIRE THE CREATION OF A HOME/NEIGHBORHOOD. I CHOSE A FLAMINGO BECAUSE OF ITS HEIGHT AND INTERESTING FLUIDITY. I USED THE BODY AND HEAD OF THEVFLAMINGO AS ANCHOR POINTS FOR THE MAIN ROOMS IN THE HOME. THE FLAMINGO HOUSE INCLUDES A KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, ONE BEDROOM, AND ONE BATHROOM.

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1ST FLOOR PLAN

2ND FLOOR PLAN

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FRONT ELEVATION

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SECTION CUT

LOUVERS ARE USED TO SHADE TO INSIDE OF THE HOME FROM EXCESSIVE SUN LIGHT. LOUVERS CAN BE MANUVERED TO ANY ANGLE TO CREATE SHADE IN THE SUMMER AS WELL AS LET IN THE LIGHT DURING THE WINTER.

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BUS SHELTER

THIS PROJECT WAS CREATED TO ADD A BUS SHELTER TO AN AREA IN LAWRENCE. I CHOSE TO ADD A BUS STOP ON THE KU CAMPUS ACROSS FROM ALLEN FIELDHOUSE NEXT TO THE REC PARKING LOT. I WANTED THIS PROJECT TO BLEND IN MORE NATURALLY WITH THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS CREATE A CALMING AREA TO REST WHILE WAITING FOR THE BUS.

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THESE SCREENS ALLOW FOR AIR FLOW THROUGHOUT THE BUS SHELTER AS WELL AS GIVING SOME PRIVACY BY USING THE FROSTED GLASS. INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUS SHELTER IS ENGRAVED INTO THE FROSTED GLASS FOR VISITORS TO READ AT THEIR LESIURE.

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WOLFF HAUS DISTILLERY

THIS PROJECT IS BASED IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI IN THE CROSSROADS. FOR THIS PROJECT WE WERE TO DESIGN A DISTILLERY ON THE 50,000 SQ. FT. LOT. WOLFF HAUS DISTILLERY IS INSPIRED BY THE RICH HISTORY OF ART DECO IN KANSAS CITY. THIS SPACE ALSO SERVES AS AN EVENT SPACE, CONFERENCE/WORK SPACE, AS WELL AS PUBLIC BAR.

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CORNER OF 18TH AND OAK ST., DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.

LOCATION: 18TH AND OAK ST., DOWNTOWN KANAS CITY, MISSOURI. LOT SIZE: 50,000 SQUARE FEET

OAK ST.

SITE DESCRIPTION: THIS SITE IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF KANSAS CITY. IT IS SURROUNDED BY HIGH RISE BUILDINGS, RESTARAUNTS, SHOPS, AND BUSINESSES. THIS IS A VERY HIGH FOOT TRAFFICKED AREA WITH STREET PARKING EVERYWHERE, BIKE LANES, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTER ACCESIBILITY.

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1ST FLOOR

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FLOOR

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EAST ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION

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TRAVERSE SECTION CUT

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WOLFF HAUS DISTILLERY - TASTING BAR

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HAVEN STUDIO

HAVEN STUDIO WAS A 2 YEAR PROCESS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT DONE COMPLETELY BY KU ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS. I JOINED THIS PROJECT AT THE START OF THE SECOND YEAR OF THIS PROJECT STARTING AND COMPLETING THE CONSTRUCTION OF HAVEN STUDIO. THIS PROJECT WAS ENTERED INTO THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SOLAR DECATHALON AS A LOW CARBON, RENEWABLE ENERGY POWERED BUILDING. THIS PROJECT SERVES AS A TWOFOLD MODEL: AS AN INTERACTIVE TEACHING MODEL AS WELL AS A BENCHMARK FOR ACHIEVABLE NET-POSITIVE ENERGY HOMES IN OUR COMMUNITY. CREDITS: HAVEN STUDIO WAS A TEAM PROJECT WORKED ON BY MULTIPLE STUDIOS. DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS USED ARE A PRODUCT OF MANY STUDENTS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE PROJECT.

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HAVEN STUDIO TIMELINE

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SITE PLAN

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HOW IT WORKS DIRT WORKS IS AN AWARD-WINNING DESIGN BUILD STUDIO AT KU. THIS STUDIO IS CREATED TO GIVE STUDENTS A FULLY HANDS-ON EMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE TO UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS OF CREATING A STRUCTURE FROM START TO FINISH. STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN THE DESIGN PROCESS, PREFABRICATION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT. FUNDS FOR THIS PROJECT WERE COLLECTED THROUGH STUDENT FUNDRAISING AS WELL AS PARTNERING WITH DOZENS OF INDUSTRY LEADING COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE MATERIALS AND LEARNING TOOLS FOR THIS PROJECT.

MY ROLE MY ROLE FOR HAVEN STUDIO WAS CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, MEANING I WAS TO BE APART OF AS MUCH OF THE CONSTRUCTION AS POSSIBLE AS WELL AS BEING AS MAKING SURE TASKS WERE DONE EFFICIENTLY AND SAFELY. THROUGHOUT THIS PROJECT I WORKED ON THE EXCAVATION OF THE SITE, WELDING OF FOUNDATION PIERS, FLOOR CONSTRUCTION, AS WELL AS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FINISHES.

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CONSTRUCTION PROCESS THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS OF HAVEN STUDIO WAS CARRIED OUT COMPLETELY BY THE STUDENTS. THROUGH THE USE OF THE EAST HILLS WAREHOUSE AND PROVIDED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE SCHOOL, STUDENTS WORKED HAND AND HAND TO CONSTRUCT EACH STAGE OF THE PROCESS. SHOP DRAWINGS, RECORD SETS, CONSTRUCT DRAWINGS, AND A PERMIT SET WERE CREATED TO ORGANIZE AND PUSH FORWARD THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.

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HAVEN STUDIO - COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION

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HAVEN STUDIO - FINISHED INTERIOR

HAVEN STUDIO - FINISHED BATHROOM

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LEXIE WOLFF

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