P O R T F O L I
MACAULEY FRASER
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
B.S. INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
MACAULEY FRASER
Education
Kickapoo High School, Springfield, Missouri [2017-2021]
University of Kansas School of Architecture [2021-2025]
- B.S. in Interior Architecture and Design
Experience
Study Abroad [Dec 2023-Jan 2024]
- Seoul, South Korea, Osaka, Japan, Tokyo, Japan
- Toured various sites of architectural importance
- Immersed in local culture, cuisine, and customs
- Spent time with Korean architecture students
Design Internship [Summer 2024]
- Christopher Kennedy Inc, Palm Springs, California
- Attended client meetings and design presentations
- Assisted in material and finishing selections
- Modeled and rendered several interior spaces in Revit and Twinmotion
HomeGoods [2019-2025]
- Springfield, Missouri and Lawrence, Kansas
- Assisted customers with design questions
- Fast-paced environment
- Merchandised products, designed displays
Skills
Revit
Twinmotion Rendering
Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
Carpentry
Model Making
Material Board Assembly
Sketching
Drafting
Graphic Design
Furniture Design + Assembly
Lighting Design
1 Rehabilitation Project
2 Memory Care Facility
3 Summer Internship
4 Furniture Assembly
5 Study Abroad
1 Rehabilitation Project
Spring Semester, 2024 Partner Project
612 New Hampshire St
Lawrence, Kansas
Purpose: Revitalize an out-of-commission historical structure into a modern, comfortable space that respects the original architectural elements.
Function: Create a place for the community to view local art pieces, come together for a common interest, support local artists, and create a new third space for the city.
Twinmotion render of ground floor cafe
Rehabilitation Project
Site
Commercial
Lodging and Homes
Artistic Outlets
Parking
Kansas River
Trees
Railroad
Site Analysis
Massachusetts St. is the downtown core of Lawrence. It attracts people of all ages due to the abundance of local shops, restaurants, and bars.
Lawrence is missing a third space besides a restaurant or a bar. There are a few art galleries in the area, but the goal of this project was to create an alternative place for students to have a night out, where locals can host events with friends and family, and to raise up regional talent.
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
Luminescence
Luminous is an art gallery that explores the relationship between light and dark which symbolizes the unique experiences within a community. The gallery will feature engaging visual arts and events that invite visitors to explore the aspects of art within their community.
Design Framework
Rehabilitation Project
FOURTH FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
BASEMENT
DESIGN FRAMEWORK
Community
We want our gallery to bring in people from the Lawrence community and give them a place to spend their time
Creativity
We want our arts center to spark creativity within artists, the community, and visitors
Defining a Journey
We want this space to be a journey between light and dark and allow people to feel both historical and modern elements
GOALS
Bring in local artists and KU students
Use color theory to inspire creativity
Define space by using light and dark
Rehabilitation Project
In the basement, playing concept of dark to style bar was added, adjacent multipurpose commercial kitchen. for a band or singer an added draw to Moody materials were embrace the darkness and paying homage the site as a long standing the Lawrence area.
00 R. Basement - Existing
1/16" = 1'-0"
REUTER BUILDINGS
1/16" = 1'-0"
Speakeasy
playing off the light, a speakeasy added, with an multipurpose area and full kitchen. There is room singer to perform as spend time here. were chosen to darkness of the space, homage to the history of standing staple in area.
Basement
Concrete
Walnut Wood
Red Velvet
Gold Metal
Burin Table PB Henley
Rehabilitation Project
R. Ground Floor - Existing
1/16" = 1'-0"
BUILDINGS
= 1'-0"
On the ground floor, greeted by a cafe hours, where they a coffee or pastry perusing the gallery. check in desk for events, selling local goods, into the expansive the access to the
Entrance
Cafe
floor, guests are cafe during daytime can purchase before or after gallery. There is a small events, a small shop goods, and a clear path expansive gallery space or speakeasy.
Ground Floor
Grey Tile
Walnut Wood
Oak Wood
Original Brick
Burin Table PB Henley
Barstool
Fall Semester, 2023 Solo Project
Purpose: Through case studies, interviews, and research on mental and physical health conditions, designing a more comfortable and personal assisted living facility.
Function: An assisted living facility that provides services, activities, social interaction, safety, and dignity.
Enscape render of lobby cafe
Atria Memory Care
New City, New York
Quiet, low-density neighborhood
Located outside the NYC metro
Cold Winters, Warm Summers
Affluent Population
Use thoughtful materials to calm and soothe anxious minds
Provide services and activities just like the outside world
Ensure a safe environment for people from all walks of life
Impaired vision and decreased mobility requires special considerations for wayfinding, materials, and layout
Area is close to the NYC metropolitan area which is home to a diverse population with unique needs and experiences
Make residents feel like they have purpose and can live the life they want
Memory concerns can cause confusion and distress, so attention should be placed on easy navigation and mental health services
Busy Roadway
sense of purpose and normalcy
activities keep residents entertained and happy
Design Framework
separation between loud and quiet zones provides options abundant social spaces allow residents to see friends and share memories
Memory Care Facility
Floor Plan + Spaces
~15,000 sqf of customized space
1 flooring plan
1/64" = 1'-0"
activity zones relaxation areas
Lounge/Rest
Library/Computer
Reading Room
Level 1
1/16" = 1'-0"
Exercise/Yoga
Memory Care Facility
Karl Andersson Ondule
Acoustical Barrier Seating
Horm Ellington Sofa
flooring plan
1/64" = 1'-0"
Low-reflective dark wood flooring
Walnut Planks
Memory Care Facility
Calming green floral wallpaper
1/4” = 1’-0”
Homey, warm wood flooring
1 flooring plan
1/64" = 1'-0"
Therapy Room
Sandler Wudi 5.1 Tom Dixon Slab Karl Andersson Shelving
DEIB Research: LGBTQ Elders
- Proximity to the New York City metro with a large queer population
- Largely overlooked population
- Due to a lifetime of discrimination, many LGBT people age without proper community supports, in poor health, and financially insecure.
- High rates of mental health issues, social isolation, and sometimes no family support.
Source: diverseelders.org
Include social spaces where residents can share stories and connect with others
Provide inclusive events and gatherings
Access to mental health services
Sandler Luma Air
Sandler Wudi 7.1
Summer 2024
Christopher Kennedy Inc.
707 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 8
Palm Springs, CA
Purpose: Gain real life work experience in a professional setting. Internships give students a taste of the world post-grad, allowing them to enhance learned skills and “practice” working in an office.
Function: Building relationships with professionals and shadowing how they go about their day-to-day, assisting in office tasks, attending meetings, and applying skills from studio into a real and living operation.
Enscape render of client kitchen
Summer Internship
Palm Springs, CA
Mfr: Alvic Style: Luxe Finish: Agua Marina
Kitchen Renovation
3/8” = 1’-0”
This project was a conversion from 2D to 3D. I was given an AutoCAD floor plan, as well as a sketch with counter and kitchen dimensions, From this, I used Revit to create the walls, flooring, ceiling, custom cabinetry, then added in appliances, fixtures, and materials. The goal of this project was to give a client a rendered image of what CK had in mind for the space.
Mfr: Shinnoki
Style: Prefinished Wood Panel
Finish: Frozen Walnut
Use for top and bottom cabinets
Summer Internship
Riverside, CA
After purchasing two condos, these clients wanted to renovate them into a luxurious haven for their own clients. This was also converted into 3D and rendered from a floor plan with the associated dimensions, symbols, and specs. I was given the finishes and fixtures and translated them into something the clients could better visualize.
Reworked
These dimension plans were compiled into a document and sent to a cabinet maker.
Summer Internship
Riverside, CA
Kitchen Rework
In the same condo, a new and revamped kitchen was needed. I helped in reconfiguring the layout, keeping essential plumbing in the same space but moving some electrical to change the placement of the range. Since there were two condos, two kitchens were built out, each with its own unique look.
The bathroom renovation didn’t stop with the vanitythe toilet and shower area was fully remodeled. I was given materials and finishes for each respective unit, and built from a 2D plan and rendered with textures to show clients.
Bath Rework
Fall 2023
Purpose: Understand the development, construction, and finishing of furniture pieces, and implement sustainable practices when possible.
Function: Furniture case studies, historical precedents, and a hands-on approach to building in a workshop environment, with use of wood shop equipment like table saws, drill presses, etc.
Furniture Construction
Nightstand
This project involved designing a piece of furniture from scratch, figuring out how it would be constructed, and executing these instructions to make a physical piece. Multiple stages were involved, focusing on design, purpose, planning of construction, and putting it all together. This involved the use of a chop saw and a drill press, as well as making a scaled template in Adobe Illustrator (shown as the white circle with red dots) that was overlaid on the circular wood pieces.
Instruction Manual
Nightstand
Macauley Fraser
Created by Dieter Rams, a German designer in 1960
Tubular Steel Chair
Marcel Breuer
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Case Study Posters
Process
Construction
> Chop saw dowels to lengths provided > Cut slots and holes using the template on the two wood disks using a drill press > Using a mallet and wood glue, line up dowels as shown
Study Abroad
December 2023-January 2024
Seoul, South Korea
Osaka and Tokyo, Japan
Purpose: Immerse students in new forms of design, construction, and culture. Experiencing a foreign culture not only inspires future work, but also makes you a more well-rounded person, with a broader worldview and appreciation for travel and the beauty of our planet.
Function: Through immersion into the cuisine, art, history, customs, food, and architecture, students will return home with a new appreciation for a foreign place, taking their memories with them and applying them to future projects - and life.
Korea
After 22 hours of travel time, we finally landed in Korea. One off the bus, we had arrived at our hotel, right in the bustling Gangnam district. Throughout our trip, we were constantly on the move, being whisked through high-tech subways, soaking in everything we could in this metropolis. I was dazzled by the modern developments around the city, with ancient temples being surrounded by skyscrapers. The interior architecture of the places we toured was chic, with a distinctly Korean flair. We were very lucky to spend time with some local architecture students, who welcomed us with open arms and made our trip so much more memorable. I left here with such a new love for Korea, and I can’t wait to return.
Japan
Truly a wish come true for young me, Japan was everything I hoped it would be. From the food, convenience stores, historic cities, cars, and trains, I was in love. We flew into Osaka, taking in many sights like the Umeda Sky Building, and a trip to ancient Kyoto to round out our time there. We then took the bullet train to Tokyo (and spotted Mt. Fuji on the way), where we were immersed in this immense city. From sampling new food, to traversing the famous Shibuya crossing, this trip did not disappoint. I am so grateful to have been able to go on this trip, and I have missed it every day since then. Dream come true!
THANK YOU
I appreciate you taking the time to review my portfolio. It is not a comprehensive journal of everything I’ve done, but highlights the transformation through my years of schooling. I hope to bring the skills I’ve learned into a professional setting, grow on them, and make a difference wherever I land. A valuable lesson I’ve picked up at school (and through life) is how much of a difference human connection really makes. From the friends I’ve met in studio that I cherish, to the lasting connection I made with my internship host family, the people I have met along this journey have shown me the outstanding value of connecting with others. I hope to build these strong relationships in my professional life, as there is no architecture without people.
Architecture and Interior Design are incredibly personal fields of study. The built environment must not only fit the needs of its occupants, but exceed them, inspiring those who witness it. My goal post-grad is to work to make spaces where people feel truly at home, with their personal style and needs reflected and honored. I hope to be a guiding force in improving their quality of life where they spend the most time. I aim to be a personal connection to them, not just a designer, using what I know to create beautiful, comfortable, and functional places. I am so excited to begin my professional journey, and even more excited to make a positive impact in the lives around me.