Maddie Clay Architectural Portfolio

2019-2024 Maddie Clay

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Selected Works

2019-2024

Maddie Clay

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BUTTERFLY HOUSE

Project Type

Residential Year

2022 | 5th year studio

“Butterfly House” is a conceptual project inspired by Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis.In this novel, the protagonist, Gregor, turns into a bug overnight. Throughout the story, Gregor details his disatisfaction with his living environment. The human environment doesn’t suit his needs anymore.

In my thesis studio, we were given creative liberty to decide Gregor’s fate. In my world, Gregor escapes his toxic environment and moves to this apartment, where he transitions between bug and man on a 24-hour cycle. Here he is able to explore both sides of himself freely.

With aspects such as free-flowing walls and a kitchen with a living wall, this apartment creates a space where a human and bug could live happily.

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BUTTERFLY HOUSE

The design process began with a 36’x20’x20’ box. The goal was to create a space that would allow Gregor to thrive no matter what form he took. The next step was to analyze Gregor as a character. Before turning into a butterfly, Gregor was a family man. He took great pride in providing for his parents and little sister. After his transition, however, his family turned against him. His parents found him repulsive and his sister – though she tried to care for him– eventually rejected him. Gregor’s family locked him away in a filthy room that restricted his new movements as a bug – he struggled to crawl on the orthogonal walls, furniture consistently obstructed his path, and his one connection to the outdoors was through a tiny window. These were the main issues I decided to tackle in my design.

The core of the design is the curved walls. Utilizing two main shapes (shown in Diagram 1), I was able to create curved surfaces where Gregor could crawl and sit as he pleased. These walls were then used to create the shape of the windows (Diagram 2) and the stairs (Diagram 3). The curved walls – while physically suitable for Gregor – also represent Gregor’s transition. While he struggled to accept himself in his original home, this space allows Gregor to freely explore a new side of himself. The walls flow into one another, representing Gregor’s ability to flow from one form to another.

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Physical Model: Front Section

Floor Plan Key: 1. Living room 2. Kitchen 3. Bathroom 4. Bedroom 5. Office 6. Butterfly space

Ground Floor Plan Scale:

Second Floor Plan Scale: 1/4”=1’ 1 2 3 4 5 6

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In my world, Gregor turns from man to butterfly on a 24-hour cycle, therefore, I wanted this space to be suitable for both forms. The bottom floor features most of the human spaces – a kitchen, living room, bedroom, stairs, and a few orthogonal walls. The kitchen also has a living wall that grows plants that butterflies enjoy. The second-floor features most of the curved walls and butterfly spaces. It also has an office where Gregor can work.

The second floor also has a large doubleheight space. This design decision is in direct contrast to the dark, enclosed room that Gregor previously lived in. The double-height space creates an openness that allows him to prosper as a butterfly. It creates enough room for him to fly around and allows the light from the large windows to pour over the entire space.

The window mullions are designed to follow the same language as the walls. They are bent in order to avoid too much orthogonality and each window flows into one another. The overall effect is meant to be reminiscent of butterfly wings without being too on the nose.

Section Perspective

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WELLNESS CENTER

Project Type

Commercial Year

2023 | 5th year studio

For my 5th year thesis project, I studied the mental health crisis that is occurring worldwide. Mental ailments have become a common experience and are most often treated with medication. While medication can have many benefits, it is not effective enough as the sole remedy.

In response, I designed a wellness center. It is a space where people can explore mindfulness techniques that can aid them in their healing journey. These treatments such as massage, yoga, and meditation have all been proven to relieve depression and anxiety.

The design also integrates architecture that creates a calming atmosphere. The main design elements are a connection to the outdoors, access to privacy, and utilizing natural materials.

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WELLNESS CENTER

SITE ANALYSIS

Pontocho is a well-known area in Kyoto, Japan. It is an intimate alleyway that is lined with countless restaurants and bars. A prominent feature of the site is that it sits right next to the Kamo River. With a long wide path running along it, this area offers a peaceful reprieve from the liveliness of the alleyway. During the summer, the buildings lining the Kamo River will build terraces out to the water. Combined, Pontocho and the Kamo River host a lively entertainment scene.

The site of the wellness center is located at Pontocho Park (as seen in the City Plan and Site Plan.) This site has two sides to it –originally, the side of the site sitting closer to the river was a park. The side that sits across the alleyway was bike parking. Though this is a lively area, there are many benefits to the addition of a wellness center. One is that the center will offer people a chance to escape the busyness of the area. Though fun, the Pontocho alleyway can be a stressful place. Offering a spa will help alleviate some of the area’s negative aspects. Another is that the site has a strong connection to the outdoors. Originally featuring a park that sits on the Kamo River, this site has the making to greatly benefit people who struggle with mental illness. A strong connection to the outdoors can minimize feelings of anxiety and depression, therefore, is an integral design element of this wellness center.

Key:

The site

The Kamo River

Parks

Pontocho Alleyway

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ORGANIZATION

The wellness center’s program is split up into three main floors. The ground floor and third-floor feature most of the public and outdoor spaces. The second floor is the spa, where the building becomes internally focused.

The main program on the first floor is the lobby, locker rooms, central outdoor space, yoga rooms, and park. The central outdoor space was a driving aspect of this design since its conception. As stated before, Pontocho is a busy area. To offer visitors a private connection to the outdoors, a courtyard was placed at the center of the design with the circulation and remaining program organized around it. Soon, this central courtyard expanded to take up the majority of the first floor. The courtyard has a steady incline until it reaches the alleyway. There, people can look out onto the park and Kamo River. The ramps and stairways are situated so it created a winding pathway through the courtyard. This is so people have to “meander” through it, creating a meditative process.

The courtyard reaches across the alleyway to the new park. There, planters and trees are organized in the same meandering fashion. People must continue the meditative process to reach the Kamo River. There they can use the stairs or the ramp to get to the pre-existing pathway.

The yoga rooms are implemented to create and promote

mindfulness techniques. Yoga is extremely beneficial to the body and treating mental illness. During a yoga session, the body releases endorphins which relieve pain and create a general sense of well-being within the brain. Yoga also utilizes a mindfulness technique – breathing – which can help calm the mind. The yoga rooms also have curtain walls so that the connection to the outdoors is maintained during class.

The second and most private floor houses the spa. As visitors arrive, they are presented with the spa lobby and lounge. Here, they can wait for their appointment or enjoy a beverage. Next, they are taken into either the women’s or the men’s locker room where they change into robes, shower, or utilize the vanity area. The locker rooms are meant to be a luxurious experience where people can get into a Zen headspace. They transition from being focused on their external world to their internal world. The spa offers singles or couples massages as well as sauna rooms. These treatments benefit both the mind and the body. They help release any trauma that the body is holding on to while calming the mind.

The only windows on this floor are in the lobby. This is so people can enjoy natural lighting as they wait, but as they enter the spa procession, they are removed from the external world. The lighting within the spa is dim and adds to the ambience.

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16 | Maddie Clay Ground Floor Plan Scale: 1/94”=1’ KEY: 1. Front Entry 2. Service Entry 3. Lobby 4. Stoage 5. Locker Rooms 6. Central Outdoor Space 7. Yoga Rooms 8. Park 9. Follies 10. Connection to Kamo River 11. Spa Lobby and Lounge 12. Lightwell

Event Space

Locker Rooms

Single Massage Rooms 16. Couples Massage Rooms 17. Infrared Saunas 18. Restaurant 19. Conference Room 20. Offices 21. Bathrooms 22. Outdoor Lounge 23. Bar 24. Pool Seating 25. Infinity Pool 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 Section

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Third Floor Plan Scale: 1/94”=1’

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SecondFloor Plan Scale: 1/94”=1’

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Section

PUZZLE PIECE

Project Type

Pool House

Year 2023 - 2024

Located in Belle Meade, TN this pool house was designed as an addition to a pre-existing residence and pool. The clients have been slowly adding to their forever home since 2015. Nearly ten years later, they are hoping this pool house will be the final puzzle piece.

My supervisor and I worked closely with one another throughout the course of this project. It is not fully completed, but I have played a part in every design stage up to this point. As stated before, the goal was to create the final puzzle piece in an extensive design process. Using previously established design choices from other structures on the property, we developed an open-air Georgian pool house that heavily prioritizes site progression.

As the project developed, my main responsibilities became elevation development and 3D modeling with SketchUp.

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PUZZLE PIECE

SITE ANALYSIS

The design process began with site analysis and selecting the location of the pool house. Prioritizing progression, placing the pool house in the southeast corner was the clear answer. It is conveniently close to the residence and within proximity to the pool.

Our goal was to center the pool house with the pool. This created an issue as every scheme we developed pushed past the rear setback line. Our only solution was to appeal to the city and get the design approved. Below is the diagram we used to argue our point. It highlights the corner that steps over the setback line and the surrounding lots. The city deemed that it fit within the context of the neighborhood, and we moved forward with the design process.

C-1.4 scale: 1/32" = 1'-0" NEIGHBORING SITES DIAGRAM DRAWN BY: DATE: REVISIONS: 2-16-24 TENNESSEE TAYLOR RESIDENCE Belle Meade 1022 Chancery Lane 3828 Bedford Avenue Nashville, TN 37215 phone: 615-383-0442 fax: 615-383-4255 FARRIS CONCEPTS IN ARCHITECTURE 2014 The sole intent of these drawings for the construction the residence at the address listed above. Any reproduction or use of these documents for any other purpose strictly prohibited. BZASET2-16-24 22 | Maddie Clay

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Schematic Site Diagram

Location for pool house

Existing pool

Setback lines

Pool center line

Key: existing house existing terrace existing pool location for new pool house existing retaining walls existing retaining walls existing fence existing fence

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SCHEMATIC

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CURRENT ITERATION

Our third and simplest iteration became the clients’ favorite. On this page is are examples of how we moved forward with this plan. We provided a floor plan, drawings of each elevation, a wall section, and renderings of this iteration.

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Floor Plan Wall Section

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North Elevation South Elevation East Elevation West Elevation Renderings

RENOVATED TRADITIONAL

Project Type

Residential Renovation

Year

2023 - 2024

Residence Renovation is a project I was added to, to oversee the interior design. The clients requested “updated traditional,” a popular style in Belle Meade, TN. This is a renovation project, so it was also our goal to maintain some of the house’s integrity. We opted to keep pieces such as the original crown molding, as well as the door and window casing.

This project is incomplete so I cannot share it in its entirety. I have highlighted the kitchen to display my process for interior design.

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BEGINNING STAGES

The process began by creating an inspiration board and blocking out each elevation. The clients had a few requests I made sure to prioritize. They specified they wanted shaker cabinets throughout, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry on elevation #4, and beadboard on the walls.

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INTERIOR ELEVATIONS TENNESSEE McCULTY RESIDENCE NASHVILLE 121 Bellevue Drive South PROGRESSSET 10/12/23 31 | Portfolio Blocking out each elevation

DEVELOPMENT STAGES

The next step was to add detail to the blocked out elevations. We began by solidifying the clients’ requests and then developed more detail from there.

Below is an earlier interation showing shaker cabinets throughout, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, and beadboard walls. To the left is the final iteration where we added glass cabinetry, developed the kitchen island, and fully encompassed the client’s desire for “renovated traditional.”