Melissa Watson | 2020 Architecture Portfolio

MELISSA WATSON Selected Works 2020

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E D U C AT I O N 2015 - 2020

The University of Kansas | School of Architecture & Design Master of Architecture - With Highest Distinction - 3.85 Cumulative GPA - Dean’s List - Graduate Program - KU Architecture Co-op | Fall 2019 - Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program | May 2018 • Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, & Switzerland

2011 - 2015

Harrisonville High School - 4.41 Cumulative GPA - Valedictorian of Graduating Class - Activities: National Honor Society, Freshman Mentoring, Track & Field, Cross Country

EXPERIENCE May 2019 May 2020

GastingerWalker& | Architectural Intern

June 2018 January 2019

Burns & McDonnell | Architectural Intern

Develop diagrammatic narratives for campus and master-plan program documents. Generate and detail construction document submittals.

Model and compose renderings for client review and prepare presentation packages. Remote work experience during Spring 2020.

Advance programming & schematic design phases through construction & interior programming documents. Generate graphics in Revit and Adobe Suite to illustrate interior and exterior building details.

Spring 2018

Dirt Works Studio | Consultant Coordinator Investigate MEP conditions of renovation site and report through construction documentation. Communicate with consultant engineers to implement HVAC resolutions.

INVOLVEMENT

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2015 Present

Software

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American Institute Of Architecture Students KU Public Relations Coordinator | 2018 - 2019 AIAS FORUM 2018 - Seattle, WA | December 2018 Freedom by Design Project Manager | 2017 - 2018 General Member | 2015 - 2020

The Haiti Project Design-Build Project: Communications Team

2017 - 2018

2015 - 2016

Fall 2018 Fall 2018

Photoshop

SketchUp

InDesign

Lumion

Lightroom

Rhino 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Enscape

Microsoft Office

Professional

KU Center for Community Outreach

Public Speaking

Communications

Volunteer

Teamwork

Narrative Development

Leadership

Graphic Representation

R E S E A R C H + P U B L I C AT I O N S

KU Arc/D Design Showcase

FAA Smart Airport Competition

Project - 601 Main St

on behalf of the KU Institute for Smart Cities | Winter 2020

Masterprize in Interior Design Project - Makerstudio

The Sharing Economy & Housing Impact

World Architecture Community Student Award

on behalf of the KU Architecture Co-Op | Fall 2019

Elizabeth Rivard Scholarship KU Arc/D

Fall 2017 Present

AutoCAD

Tour & Curriculum Guide

Project - The Haiti Project

Fall 2018

Illustrator

School of Architecture Ambassador

DISTINCTIONS Spring 2019

Revit

Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Initiation Top 10% of KU Class

Transitions To An Open Office Workplace on behalf of GastingerWalker& | Summer 2019

University Of Kansas Health System: Post-Occupancy Evaluation Report on behalf of KU Health+Wellness Institute | Spring ‘19

From an early-age, I was inspired by both the natural and built environments around me. How the two coexist with one another and influence individuals’ lives is something that persistently intrigued me. Architecture, both in simplistic and complex forms, has the capacity to not only satisfy fundamental needs, but also impact individuals as they grow and change through time.

I am committed to this all-encompassing and evolving profession, and am passionate about the way in which we, as architects, can contribute meaningful works to the world around us.

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MONTRÉAL DOMESTIC TERMINAL (YUL) airport expansion

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6 0 1 M A I N ST. urban venue development

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REVIVING FORGOTTEN INDEPENDENCE streetscape design & socio-economic housing

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MAKERSTUDIO design-build renovation

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THE HAITI PROJECT rammed earth exploration & community outreach

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MONTRÉAL DOMESTIC TERMINAL (YUL) Airport Expansion Proposal | Dorval, Canada

Spring 2019

Senior Comprehensive Studio

Prof. Kapila Silva

Partner Project with Gavin Goga

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) serves as Montreal’s major international passenger travel hub. As the headquarters to Air Canada and Air Transat, it has been ranked the third busiest airport in Canada, serving 18.16 million passengers in 2017. With increasing demands, YUL is proposing to separate all domestic and international flights with the new design and construction of a 12-gate regional terminal.

The concept for this terminal design stemmed from the combination of many different responses including acknowledgment of the site and context, standard functionality features, environmental impact, and cultural influence within aviation design.

Through the development of pier configurations, a solution was created to follow suit of the existing terminal, while additionally considering the various opportunities to connect to the current facility. The final design is unification of these considerations, while employing a repetitive structural module that echoes that of long houses that date back in Montreal history. Through each of these responses, the final synthesis considers how aviation design must not only serve passengers quickly and efficiently, but leave a lasting impression upon travelers as they visit and depart from Montreal.

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T H E P R OJ E C T S I T E The current airport configuration houses flights in three distinct zones: trans-border, international, and domestic areas. In analysis, the airport accommodates for departing, arriving, and transfer traffic amongst these three zones, but is in need of more space to adapt to growing travel rates. Utilizing the southern end of the site, the proposed terminal has both an airside and landside connection to the existing terminal for optimal functionality, and houses 12 new domestic gates.

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0 1 SITE + CONTEXT The project is a 12 gate expansion to help serve the YUL airport. Located south of the existing terminal, this project will work to maximize use of current taxiways and airport parking.

0 2 NEXUS CONFIGURATION In preserving the pier configuration of the existing terminal, the new terminal will form connections to both the landside and airside areas of the current building for all users.

0 3 PROGRAMMING Utilizing the connection points as concourse circulation, the terminal programming features two centralized common spaces for user amenities such as concessions, an ice skating rink, and interior park space.

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0 4 EXPANSION In consideration for future growth, the result allows the current private lounges to convert to additional hold room areas while the piers can be extended for more gate accommodation.

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0 5 WAYFINDING The floor plate is curved and mirrored across a central axis to aid in passenger circulation. The central axis is then widened to form a centralized decision point for additional signage and flight information displays.

0 6 FORM ARTICULATION To distinguish amenity areas from concourse circulation, a central atrium core is extruded and differentiated through materiality choices and transparency levels.

0 7 VERNACULAR INFLUENCE From studying the first Indian Nations log homes in Montreal, there was an opportunity to inject a piece of history within the modular rib structure that encloses the concourse circulation areas and in to the terminal atrium areas.

0 8 FINAL SYNTHESIS The final design is a blend of cues from both the site and culture to form a terminal that is responsive to existing conditions and reflective of Montreal’s future.

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T H E PA S S E N G E R E X P E R I E N C E Intuitive wayfinding techniques are a necessity within aviation projects. Within both the structure and materiality of the terminal, we implemented various techniques to create a more straightforward pathway to gates. Through signage, floor patterning, daylighting, and the floor plate shape, passengers are guided through the terminal to the concourses in a natural manner.

The terminal additionally creates a better sense of place and cultural identity for the city. Materiality choices allude to vernacular long houses native to the city, while the use of warm colors, wood, and green spaces draw the natural world within the space to evoke a more peaceful and positive environment for travelers visiting. The following renderings follow the sequence of travel from arrival to the airport to the secure holdroom areas.

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6 0 1 M A I N S T. Urban Masterplan & Sports Venue | Kansas City, Missouri

Fall 2018 Senior Urban Design Studio Profs. Peter Broeder & Matt Keys Individual | Selected for KU Arc/D Design Showcase

From analysis of the current Kansas City I-70 loop, findings have shown the potential to remove the north portion and extend an urban development through the current two mile site. With this opportunity to explore, this studio focused on a three-part project investigation and development: 1 | Master Plan 2 | Venue 3 | Experience 601 Main St. is a multi-use sports venue that focuses on highlighting crucial circulation movement in Downtown Kansas City to define a venue that functions for tennis matches, concerts, seasonal events, and more. Through the implementation of a concourse level that bridges Main St. from downtown to Main St. in the River Market, users can find park space, shopping and food opportunities, and a true community gathering point at the heart of north Kansas City.

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0 1 SCALE The site lies between two contrasting architectural perspectives, and must further consider the sense of scale as a user and the programming elements to integrate within the context naturally.

0 2 PUBLIC REALM Three anchor points lie within the city that offer diverse forms of entertainment: strong night life, hospitality, and quiet leisure space. The site has the potential to bring forward more of these spaces, and bond the existing together more cohesively.

0 3 AUTHENTICITY Kansas City holds traditions and history within each district and it is important to consider these insights and foster connectivity within the built and natural environment.

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The heart of the development is centered on connectivity from downtown KC to the historic River Market. Where the most activity lies, this district area contains the venue and amenitydriven spaces such as shopping, eating, and activity-focused spaces.

With the growing need for urban housing and park space in downtown KC, this portion of the site was allotted to better connect the Columbus Park neighborhood to urban amenities and open outdoor areas.

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PROCESS The following drawings provide a glimpse into the design process for this project. Starting with a typical stadium size and form from the initial master plan proposal, I transitioned the enclosed space to become more open, dynamic, and transparent to the public. Creating a strong bond between to the River Market and Downtown areas was crucial, as was emphasizing the pedestrian experience and critical circulation points.

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A N E W A P P R OAC H Through consideration of the existing conditions of the street structure near the site, an opportunity became apparent. As Main Street in the Financial district does not align with Main St. in the River Market area, a natural stadium concourse creates a bond to increase pedestrian movement and walkability between the two district areas.

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C O M M U N I T Y- D R I V E N The integrated nature of the venue creates an environment that is well-knit into the current urban community. The venue is approachable, and features many mixed-use opportunities including a Main St. pedestrian boulevard that extends to the northernmost point of the city. Bridging the connection from downtown to the historic River Market district allows a multitude of community events to occur at the heart of two critical urban spaces.

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REVIVING FORGOTTEN INDEPENDENCE Urban Streetscape & Socio-Economic Housing | Kansas City, Missouri

Spring 2020

Graduate Design Studio

Profs. Peter Broeder & Matt Keys

Part 1: Streetscape (Individual) | Part 2: Housing Development (Collaborative) Team: Anastasia Popova & Shane Kim

The sharing economy, also known as collaborative consumption, is the idea in which a flexible network allows people to exchange tangible/intangible goods and services with another. With the outreach and network of technology continually expanding, this concept has sparked the development of many applications and services to be readily accessible and used by people everywhere. In addition, the concept of ownership is shifting to consider the opportunities private and public space sectors have to overlap with one another.

Reviving Forgotten Independence is a two-part semester project that explores the concept of these shifting perceptions of ownership and community in the architectural discipline. This concept is explored in the following urban scenarios below: 1 | Individual student exploration of an urban design typology within a masterplan 2 | Collaborative effort towards a desired building of focus Within these two schemes, opportunities show how technology, architecture, and community engagement can work in accord to increase peer-to-peer sharing along the crucial corridor of Independence Avenue in Kansas City.

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Narrowing focus to a site between Paseo Ave. and Chestnut Trafficway, my streetscape exploration included the evaluation of four critical street

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0 1 SITE SELECTION

0 2 SITE CUES

At the critical intersection of Paseo Ave. & Independence Ave, the site provides

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ample opportunity to incorporate a new housing model and international

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The basic program typologies are broken down into sizable spaces for residents in

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forms of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom options that follow a modular grid system, as well as

international marketplace. The use of both

community spaces that yield to critical space intersections and pathways.

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rsity, a prominent axis influences the

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Independence Ave. and in the centralized

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S PAT I A L V E R S AT I L I T Y The diversity of the interior and exterior spaces creates an adaptable living and work environment for residents of the historic avenue area. Open community spaces allow users to engage in collective events or participate in more personalized peer-to-peer exchanges. Because of its adaptability, the main housing area can serve as a community hub for all residents of the district area and emphasizes engagement to surrounding businesses and neighborhoods.

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MAKERSTUDIO Design-Build Renovation | Lawrence, Kansas

Spring 2018

Junior Design-Build Studio

Prof. Chad Kraus

Studio Role: Consultant Coordinator Awarded the Masterprize in Interior Design

Tasked by KU’s very own School of Architecture and Design faculty, my design-build studio worked to rethink the traditional spatial program of a studio wing in Marvin Hall to become a collaborative makers’ studio for all design disciplines at the university department. Enabling transparency and areas for group engagement through the minimization of physical barriers, this project sought to foster a stronger sense of community and collaboration amongst studio groups.

As consultant coordinator for the project, I worked closely with the external contractors and engineers to implement the necessary mechanical and HVAC resolutions for the project. From thorough documentation and analysis, we were able to remove a large central air shaft that hindered visibility across the space to enable a fully open studio work space.

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Recognizing the existing amount of wall space that hinders a collaborative and transparent studio culture, our team worked to consider the implications of removing these barriers to create an open makers’ studio space.

Utilizing a kinetic wall system, the studio sought to implement a multi-use architectural wall and tabletop system to act as both a collaborative workspace and pin-up presentation area.

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RENOVATION PROCESS After completing construction documentation and shop drawings, the studio completed a tedious renovation process for three months. Tasks during this phase included full demolition of mudane interior walls and finishes, sand blasting to review the hundred-year old stone wall, and the construction of two new drop ceilings and the kinetic wall system. Working diligently alongside my peers, I experienced the all-encompassing nature of an architectural project and gained knowledge of construction methods and practices used within the field. I had the opportunity to communicate with the external contractors and engineers for the project that aided in the MEP implications. From this role, I gained knowledge of the integrated nature of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components within a building system, how they work with one another, and the ways in which we as architects can be more cognizant of these features in interior design.

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THE HAITI PROJECT Design-Build Global Studio | Torbeck, Haiti

Fall ‘17 & Spring ‘18

Design-Build Studio

Profs. Chad Kraus & Kent Sprekelmeyer

Studio Role: Communications & Photography Documentation Awarded the World Architecture Community Award

The Haiti Project, KU’s first global architecture studio, was a highly interactive course in which the studio worked to design a community shelter for a rural town in Les Cayes, Haiti that was recently affected by natural destruction. This shelter is currently in progress, and my particular role in the project was to research rammed earth construction techniques to then document various project mock ups in forms of photographs and tutorial videos for native Haitians to utilize in future construction processes.

From studying a simple vernacular construction technique, I had the opportunity to learn and experience a global project from a hands-on perspective, experiencing the joys and challenges of a real construction project. Architecture is a powerful medium that can impact communities of any size, and I am excited to see the impact this project will have upon the Haitian community in the future as they continue to rebuild and grow.

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Rammed Earth Prototypes

FALL 2017 In the fall semester, the studio constructed two 4’ tall prototypes that explored consistent compaction rates (left photo) and experimentation with different pigments and grid variation (right photo). With each iteration, we began to see how this construction technique could begin to weave Haitian culture into the architecture of the community shelter through color vibrancy. From both research and experience, we gained a better awareness of the project scale and the ways in which we could become more considerate in our design work.

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30CM RAMMED EARTH WALL

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Half Scale Mock-Up

SPRING 2018 During the spring semester, we continued our exploration of rammed earth, but additionally studied how the roof system, composed of bamboo trusses, would work in conjunction with the wall construction. We completed a half scale mock-up (shown above) to better understand these new components & their relationship to one another.

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MELISSA WATSON

+1 816 813 6288 watson.lissa@gmail.com