Architectural Portfolio | January 2019

PORTFOLIO MATTHEW L ARES

Matthew Lares mattlares@ku.edu (620) 214 4248 Lawrence, Kansas

EXPERIENCE

Center for Online and Distance Learning | Student Assistant

October 2016 - Present

Office of Admissions, University of Kansas | Student Ambassador

February 2016 - Present

Trapp and Company | Floral / Event Coordination Assistant

EDUCATION

DISTINCTIONS

May 2017 - August 2018

University of Kansas | August 2015 - Present

Master of Architecture

Certificate of Health & Wellness

Architecture / Design Student Council President (2017 - Present) Gates Millennium Scholar Dean’s List (4 Semesters)

SKILLS

LANGUAGES

Revit

Illustrator

Rhino

Sketchup

InDesign

Photoshop

Lumion

Bluebeam Revu

English - Native Spanish - Fluent / Conversational

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Gulf Museum of Sustainability Arts District, Dallas, TX

Jazz Connectivity

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Jazz District, Kansas City, MO

Uniting Generations

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Academic Space

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North Lawrence, KS

Lawrence, KS

GULF MUSEUM OF SUSTAINABILITY M u se u m of S ustain ab il ity F a ll 2 0 1 8 A r t s D istr ic t, Dallas, Texas Profe sso r K a p ila S ilva

This project was based in the Arts District in Dallas, Texas. The program allowed for individual research into a subject that was facing issues regarding sustainability. Choosing to focus on the Gulf of Mexico, the form and journey through the building was then inspired by the subject. Traveling down through from the land, ecotone (“threshold”), and finally aquatic environments, the museum is then topped with a “sky dome” that connects the building together.

Entering the museum, one is immediately drown into the open qualities of the “sky”. From the lobby, one can go downwards into the rest of the museum, while the atrium allows you to see where you originated from.

The materiality of this museum was chosen with transparency and nature in mind, making glass, steel, and wood the most noticeable features.

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Rendering || Revit, Lumion, Photosh op 07

Generation of Form

Journey Through Galleries

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2.

3.

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N. PEAR

L STREE

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Loading Dock / Service Access

Collection Storage

Storage

Classroom 01

Prep Area

Mechanical Room

Collab Space

0' - 0"

FLORA STREET

Coat Check Classroom 02

Collection Storage

Gift Shop Lobby

Aquarium Exhibit Storage Aquatic Gallery Land Gallery

Preservation Studio

Threshold Gallery 02

Threshold Gallery 02

Research Library (Under Gallery 01)

-17' - 6" Threshold Gallery 01

-2' - 6"

GROUND LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 30’ - 0”

BASEMENT LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 30’ - 0”

Janitor Storage Cafe Storage Storage 20' - 0"

40' - 0"

Open Office Kitchen

Cafe

Collaborative Space

Temporary Gallery

Storage

Overlook

2ND LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 30’ - 0”

3RD LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 30’ - 0”

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1 D103

1 D102

DETAILED WALL SECTION

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4” Gravel Water Membrane 4” Rigid Insulation Vapor Barrier 20” Concrete Wall Epoxy Layer (Concrete) White Oak Flooring (8” width, 1” thickness) 8” Open Space, 1.5” Supports 2’ Apart Filler / Sealant at Expansion Joint Seal Joint (Waterproofing)

6” Concrete Slab Waterproofing Membrane 4” Rigid Insulation 4” Sand 4” Gravel 4” Hole

CONCRETE WALL TO GLASS DOME DETAIL

Laminated Insulated Glass (3 Layers)

White Painted Steel Structure

White Painted Mullion

Steel Connection

DOME CONNECTION DETAIL

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JAZZ CONNECTIONS K an s a s Ci t y Workh ouse Devel opme nt Spr i ng 2 0 1 8 J az z D istr ic t, Kansas City, MO Profe sso r F a r han Kar im

This project was designed for the Jazz District in Kansas City, Missouri - specifically

around finding a way to integrate the Historic Kansas City Workhouse into a new development. Considering the current state of the area, I focused on creating a “connection” between the Jazz District and the rest of Kansas City. The project led to a reimagining of a space that hasn’t been utilized in the Community. By finding a way to bridge the gap between this community and helping them thrive, our development should find a way to empower the people of the Jazz District. Although we focused on retail, housing, and the historic building, the buidling that was my primary focus was a community entrepreneurship center. This building is meant to empower the diverse community and its future business leaders.

930’-0” 915’-0”

920’-0” 910’-0”

902’-0”

900’-0”

890’-0”

890’-0”

911’-0”

890’-0” 870’-0”

885’-0” 867’-0” 856’-0”

866’-0” 846’-0”

Lounge Area

Exhibition Space [Open Floor]

Storage

Vine Street

Kansas City Railway

1-4

893’-0”

30-37

l (7)

Parking Garage (Two Floors)

858’-0”

Vine Street Studio

891’-0”

Community Entrepreneurship Center 890’

880’

870’

860’

846’-0”

21st Street

50-57

58-65

5-16

Ret ai

17-29

Retail (5)

Retail (5)

Retail Spaces (7)

850’

38-49

ADA 1-4

Kansas City Workhouse

Woodland Ave

GROUND LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 40’ - 0”

Public Meeting Room

DN

DN

Community Center (Open Floor) Storage

1

Level 2 1" = 30'-0"

2ND LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 40’ - 0”

Conference Room

Break Room

Reception

Open Office

UP Storage

1

Level 3 1" = 30'-0"

3RD LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 40’ - 0”

Canteen

Mechanical / Storage

1

Level 4 1" = 30'-0"

Outdoor Area / Bar

4TH LEVEL SCALE: 1” = 40’ - 0”

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Exploded Axonometric

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Exploded Axon

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UNITING GENERATIONS M u lt i - G e n e ra t ion al H ousin g F a ll 2 0 1 7 N o rt h Law r e nce, KS Profe sso r K e nt S p r ecklem eyer

Nursing homes have become common place for many elder family members. This

can lead to separation of families that feel that they are unable to care for their family members, whether this is due to a lack of space or desiring privacy. This project is meant to redesign of north Lawrence, KS. I based the design around my personal family, bringing in the ideas of what keeps hispanic families and communities closer. Some houses would only feature one floor in order to accomidate for problems of acccessibility. In all, this plan features an open green space and walking path that helps bring an entire community together - not just those who know already each other.

Master Plan Melissa Watson, Keara Grunke, Alessandra Brown, Tiffany Nguyen

DN

Ground Level

Second Level

5’ 21

15’

35’

ACADEMIC SPACE I nte r n a t i o n a l S ch ol ars Of fice Spa ce Spr i ng 2 0 1 7 M a r v in ’ s G r ove, Law r ence, KS Profe sso r R o ber to Castillo

In this project, we began with focusing on the idea of a “scholarspace.” The final

goal was to create a new office space behind Snow Hall at the University of Kansas that also faced Potters Lake. This space would be intended for international scholars who are invited to the university. Ultimately creating 3-5 scholarspaces, a commons, restroom, and mechanical/storage space - while following ADA regulations. This project primarily was created through hand crafting and hand drafting.

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Site Plan & Two Sections [Hand-drawn]

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Exploded Axonometric (Hand-drawn)

Tha nk you.