Architectural Portfolio | Fall 2019

PORTFOLIO M AT T H E W L A R E S

Matthew Lares mattlares@ku.edu

Lawrence, Kansas 66044

+1 620.214.4248

https://issuu.com/matthewlares

Profile

Work Experience

Currently a 4th year architecture student at the University of Kansas. I have previously work with HMN Architects as an intern and at the University of Kansas as a student assistant helping with online courses through the university.

Architectural Intern HMN Architects March 2019 - August 2019

Education Master of Architecture University of Kansas May 2021 Study Abroad DIS - Copenhagen, Denmark Fall 2019 Health and Wellness Certificate University of Kansas May 2021

Distinctions Arch/Design Student Council President Gates Millennium Scholar [Received 2015] Deans List [4 Semesters] Dean’s Advisory Board Member Dean’s Review Committee [Spring 2019]

While interning, I was took part in creating construction documents, marketing, early design work, and assist with healthcare and justice design.

Student Assistant Center for Online & Distance Learning October 2016 - August 2019 As a student assistant, I was tasked with facilitate teacher evaluations for the university with the director of the office. Other responsibilities included transcribed videos and proctoring exams.

Student Ambassador Office of Admissions | University of Kansas February 2016 - August 2019 During my time as a student ambassador, I gave tours to families interested in the university and helped recruit students that came from multi-cultural and diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Interests

Revit

Health and Wellness

InDesign

Graphic Design

Photoshop / Illustrator

Drawings

SketchUp / Layout

Vocal Music

Rhino / Grasshopper

Ukulele & Guitar

Hand Model Creation Lumion

Languages

Bluebeam

English & Spanish

CONTENTS

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CIRRICULUM VITAE

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GULF MUSEUM OF SUSTAINABILITY

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NYBODER BIBLIOTEK

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HOME FOR THE BLIND

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER

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GLOBAL ACADEMIC SPACE

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Experience and Education

Arts District, Dallas, Texas

Nyboder Plads, Copenhagen, Denmark

Nyboder Plads, Copenhagen, Denmark

Jazz District, Kansas City, Missouri

University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

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Gulf Museum of Sustainability Fall 2018

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.

Arts District, Dallas, TX

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Rendering | Revit, Lumion, Photoshop

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JOURNEY THROUGH GALLERIES

GENERATION OF FORM

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N. PEAR

L STREE

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BASEMENT LEVEL

GROUND LEVEL

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Aquatic Gallery Threshold Gallery Aquarium Research Library Preservation Studio Mechanical Room Collection Storage Prep Area Storage

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FLORA STREET

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Lobby Land Gallery Threshold Gallery Gift Shop Exhibit Collaboration Space Classroom Storage Coat Check

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03 20' - 0"

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40' - 0"

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2ND LEVEL

3RD LEVEL

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1 Open Office 2 Collaborative Space 3 Storage

Temporary Gallery Cafe Overlook Cafe Storage Kitchen Storage Janitorial

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The

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Overhead Render | Revit, Lumion

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Interior Render | Revit, Lumion. Photoshop

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Interior Render | Revit, Lumion

When designing this building, I had decided

The overlook on the third floor felt appropri-

to create an area that embodies the sky of the

ate and added another dimension to the ex-

gulf. In order to let this idea show through the

perience of the museum. It allowed visitors

building, there is an open atrium that goes from

to experience the open aspect of the “sky

the bottom floor to the top. From here, you can

region.� It is help up by columns that accent

see the various galleries.

the experience.

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1 D103

1 D102

DETAILED WALL SECTION

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Laminated Insulated Glass (3 Layers)

White Painted Steel Structure

White Painted Mullion

Steel Connection

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DOME CONNECTION DETAIL

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

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Nyboder Bibliotek Fall 2019

Based in the historic Nyboder Plads neighborhood in Copenhagen, Denmark, this project asks the designer to create a new public library (“bibliotek”) within the iconic row houses. Previously housing Naval barracks in Copenhagen, this area once housed the rapidly growing Royal Danish Navy and their families built from 1757.

In order to respect this history, I chose to focus on the oceanic aspect of the neighborhood’s history - opting to create an “Iceberg” as the library. The core of the building would become the light focal piece that serves as the entry and circulation throughout the building.

Moving from there, the library was then split based on side to either focus on either adult or children visitors. The main floor then became the public/common space and the top floor houses the cafe for the library.

Finally, the materials used in the Nyboder library were chosen to tie back to the neighborhood surrounding it.

Nyboder Plads, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Aerial Rendering | Revit, Lumion, Photoshop

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Level -1: Office & Flex Space

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Level 3: Adult & Children Library 20

Level 2: Adult & Children Library

Level 4: Cafe & Common Room

EXISTING NEW

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Ground Floor: Common Space

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Home for the Blind Fall 2019

Based in the iconic Nyboder row-house community, this program asked for two new homes that added to the wellknown mustard colored row homes.

This home was designed for two families with one blind parent each. In order to better accomidate this family, I included green elements in the center courtyard that can be heard when approaching - a stark contrast to the surrounding areas. The remainder of my design choices were based in materials that can be touched and heard - while making sure that there are constant changes in materiality to create a more dynamic space.

This project should also contribute to the historic homes, while creating a modern identity - essentially honoring the past while not attempting to recreate it.

Nyboder Plads, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Rendering | Revit, Lumion, Photoshop

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GENERATION OF FORM

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SITE ANALYSIS

MASS PLACEMENT

COMPLETING PRIVACY

After maintaining public access into the existing housing, guidelines were set based off of the homes and the sidewalk/streets.

Two new structures were placed forming a common green area similar to the row house communities.

In order to give more privacy to residents, the top floor is turned inwards to the community area.

EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

EXISTING

NEW

UP

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Ground Floor Plan

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First Floor Plan

EAST SECTION

SOUTH SECTION

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Exterior Render | Revit, Lumion. Photoshop

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03 Interior Render | Revit, Lumion. Photoshop

The facade of the building was intended to share

The interior of the home focuses on the chang-

similarities with the original homes surrounding

es in materiality. From wood plank flooring with

it. In order to accomplish this, the roofs share the same angle as the Nyboder homes.

ridges to blocks making up the interior walls and board formed concrete. The interior navigation was intended to guide a blind user through

The main changes come with trying to modern-

transition of spaces.

ize the traditional form. Overall, the form of the building is very similar to the original homes, but

The floor plan is also left rather open in order to

creates a closed off environment for the residents.

allow for the user to change their space as they see fit.

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Entrepreneurship Center Spring 2018

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 re-imagining 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 building that was my primary focus was a community entrepreneurship center. This building is meant to empower the diverse community and its future business leaders.

Jazz District, Kansas City, MO

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Rendering | Revit, Lumion, Photoshop

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930’-0” 915’-0”

920’-0” 910’-0”

902’-0”

900’-0”

890’-0”

890’-0”

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11’-0”

890’-0” 870’-0”

885’-0” 867’-0” 856’-0”

04 866’-0” 846’-0”

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30-37 58-65

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GROUND LEVEL

Woodland Ave

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Exhibition Space [Open Floor]

50-57

Vine Street

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Lounge Area

Storage

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ADA 1-4

21st Street

02 SECOND LEVEL

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01 Community Center 02 Meeting Room 03 Storage

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Level 2 1" = 30'-0"

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THIRD LEVEL

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UP

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Reception Conference Room Open Office Break Room Storage

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Level 3 1" = 30'-0"

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Level 4 1" = 30'-0"

FOURTH LEVEL 01 Canteen 02 Outdoor Area/Bar 03 Mechanical/Storage

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EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC 1 2 3 4 5

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Exploded Axon

Ramp Circulation Exhibition Space Community Space Open Office Canteen/Open Roof

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Global Academic Space Spring 2017

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 interna-

tional 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.

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

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Hand Drafted - Site Plan & Two Sections

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Exploded Axonometric (Hand-drawn)

Matthew Lares mattlares@ku.edu +1 620.214.4248 Lawrence, Kansas