MIA LERIGER ARCHITECTURE/ DESIGN
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“architecture is basically a container of something. i hope they will enjoy not so much the teacup, but the tea” -yoshio taniguchi
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+402-575-0397
MIA LERIGER
lerigermia@gmail com
7107 S. 140th Ave, Omaha, NE 68138
https://mialeriger myportfolio com
Masters of Architecture
University of Nebraska Lincoln | 2024 – Present
Bachelor of Science in Design
University of Nebraska Lincoln | 2019 – 2023
Minor in Product Design
High School Diploma
VJ Angela Skutt Catholic High School | 2015 – 2019
Creative and detail-oriented designer with a Bachelor of Science in Design: Architecture and a minor in Product Design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Currently pursuing a Master of Architecture degree at UNL, with a strong foundation in both architecture and product design Skilled in conceptual design, problem-solving, and project management, with a passion for innovative solutions and creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces Dedicated to continuous learning and contributing to dynamic design projects
3D Rendering: Vray, Lumion, Enscape, SketchUp
Digital Modeling: Rhino, Revit
Adobe Suite Applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Portfolio
Technical Skills: UX Design, Industrial Design Knowledge, Architectural Structure Knowledge, Freehand Sketching, Art, Design Thinking, Creating Construction Documents and Project Books
Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Creativity, Interpersonal Skills, Empathy, Adaptability, Dedication, Teamwork
Unicameral Design Magazine
Staff Writer and Editor
Delta Delta Delta- Kappa Chapter Philanthropies highest fundraising organization on campus
National Art Honor Society Secretary Position
Volunteer Work Cause for Paws, Husker Helping the Homeless, Silence Film: American Warrior
Entertainment
Design internship
Sympateco | Summer 2023
Took site measurements and constructed precise interior base plans of developing hair salon spaces.
Generated animations and designs for the developing website of subsidiary company, Kül Factory.
Created presentation/representation for SSFA conference
Created client renderings for remodeling of Sola Salons using new Generation 4 product line
Worked alongside experienced designer and engineer to learn the fabrication process of developing unique customized fixtures for clients
Communicated frequently with clients and design team to find solutions with options reflecting their specific needs both functionally and aesthetically.
Small Business Owner
Etsy Storefront | February 2022 - Present
Establish brand identity through graphics, logos, and photos
Minimizing waste in production and packaging to embody a higher sustainability of design
Creating original designs and analyzing current market trends
Evaluating product to ensure it’s meeting users needs link here
Sales Associate
Eat Fit Go | July 2017 - August 2021
Helping customers make correct choices for their lifestyle while providing excellent customer service
Opening/closing the store independently
Ordering, stocking, and managing daily merchandise
Managing workplace communication
Project : Sychnotita
Year : 2023
Our projected located in Lincoln Nebraska is to be a collaborative innovation center dedicated to advancing research and creative activity involving percep tion and cognition. Our research found that sound has a strong influence on our emotion, mind, and atmosphere but this is something rarley embraced in design. Designing for sound is usually an after thought and usually it’s focused on the silencing of sound. This project took an opposite approach, it was designed for celebrating sound and embracing surroundings in a new beneficial way. Such as, using natural noise elements like wind as a way to curate music from the facade. The different colors and frequencies of noise are featured throughout this building to give users a choice to improve research, study or relaxation.
Collaborators : Stephanie Cabarcas
Traffic- 85dB
Bus- 80dB
Pedestrians- 60dB
Commercial Businesses- 60dB
Theater Events- 40dB
Window Design
Window Design
Facade Design
Facade Design
1.The Sound Properties of an Ellipse
2. Rotate to fit site and align foci with existing circulation as points of entry
3. Extrude form 4. Lift to define entrance
Roof (1 hour)
1. Fiberglass reinforced Concrete 4”(R- .6)
Roof (1 hour)
2. Air Gap(R- .5)
3. Water resistive barrier + Class 1 Vapor Retarder + Air Barrier
1. Fiberglass reinforced Concrete 4”(R- .6)
2. Air Gap(R- .5)
3. Water resistive barrier + Class 1 Vapor Retarder + Air Barrier
4. Exterior Rigid Insulation (XPS) 9”(R- 45 LMC T.402.1.2)
5. Concrete Roof Deck 12“ (R- 1.8) R value 49 Actual R 49.88
4. Exterior Rigid Insulation (XPS) 9”(R- 45 LMC T.402.1.2)
5. Concrete Roof Deck 12“ (R- 1.8) R value 49 Actual R 49.88
Non-Loadbearing Exterior Wall (0 hour)
6. White Matte powder coated Aluminum pipe 3” Diameter
Non-Loadbearing Exterior Wall (0 hour)
7. Steel Rail Connection Bracket
6. White Matte powder coated Aluminum pipe 3” Diameter
8. Fiber Reinforced Concrete Parapet 30”
7. Steel Rail Connection Bracket
9. Fiber Reinforced Concrete 2” (R-.3)
10. Cavity Wall (R-.5)
8. Fiber Reinforced Concrete Parapet 30”
9. Fiber Reinforced Concrete 2” (R-.3)
10. Cavity Wall (R-.5)
11. Exterior Rigid Insulation 3” (R-5 LMC T.402.1.2)
12. Wall Air and Vapor Barier
13. OSB sheathing
11. Exterior Rigid Insulation 3” (R-5 LMC T.402.1.2)
12. Wall Air and Vapor Barier
14. Steel Stud Cavity with Insulation (R-13)
13. OSB sheathing
15. Double Glazed Insulated Glass
14. Steel Stud Cavity with Insulation (R-13)
16. Aluminum Insulated Mullion
15. Double Glazed Insulated Glass
17. Insulated Framework R value 17 Actual R 18.8
Floor and Ceiling(2 hour)
18. Floor Tiles
19. Screeding
20. Sound Insulation 3”
16. Aluminum Insulated Mullion
17. Insulated Framework
R value 17 Actual R 18.8
Floor and Ceiling(2 hour)
18. Floor Tiles
19. Screeding
20. Sound Insulation 3”
21. Two Way Site Cast Concrete 12“
22. Drop Ceiling
23. Steel Rods
24. VRF supply air duct
25. Gypsum Board .5”
26. Latex Paint
Foundation (0 hour)
21. Two Way Site Cast Concrete 12“
22. Drop Ceiling
23. Steel Rods
24. VRF supply air duct
25. Gypsum Board .5”
26. Latex Paint Foundation (0 hour)
1. White Matte powder coated Aluminum pipe 3” Diameter
2. White Steel connection railing bracket
3. Fiber Reinforced Concrete 2” (R-.3)
4. Cavity Wall (R-.5)
5. Exterior Rigid Insulation 3” (R-5 LMC T.402.1.2)
6. Wall Air and Vapor Barier
7. OSB Sheething
8. Steel Stud Cavity
9. with Insulation (R-13)
10. Gypsum Board .5”
11. Latex Paint
12. Flooring: Carpet
13. Flooring: Laminate
14. Screeding
15. Sound Insulation 3”
16. Two Way Site Cast Concrete 12“
17. FRC Drop Ceiling
18. Steel Rods
19. VRF supply air duct
20. Round Concrete Column 21”
21. Sound Tunnel
22. Circular Windows with Insulated Glass
Project : Wildlife Refuge Center
Year : 2022
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge is located within the Nebraska Sandhills. The SandHills are the largest “grass stabilized” dune field in the world, and the largest sand dune formation in the Western Hemisphere.
It contains sand dunes up to 400 feet tall and 20 milies wide. The soil make-up of these dunes are very very sandy and porous, allowing quick and efficient infiltration of any fluids that happen to impinge upon them, making this a perfect major recharge zone for the Ogallala aquifer. It’s also considered one of the wildest, most untamed parts of America with over 85% remaining completely untounched.
The natural beauty of vast rolling plains, lushious wildlife, and calming waters come together in harmony at Valentine National Refuge. The site demands a structure that will not distract or disturb from it’s natural magnificence but rather further enchance it.
Site Plan 1”=400’
REFUGE ROAD
REFUGEROAD
The conecpt to achieve this is to begin to create a blur between the boundaries of built environment and nature. The building takes on it’s shape from the natural land boundary formed against the lake and it’s form inspired from the surounding context of parabolic sand dunes. This creates a seamless design that blends with it’s surroundings while still enhancing it’s natural setting. To further the blur between boundaries, elements
Process: Nebraska Sandhill Dunes Process: Parabolic Dune Shaping Process: Form
LIVING PPRIVATE
Process: Program
Process: Grid Layout
Process: Exterior Connection
Section B
1”=40’ of water and land are incorporated throughout the buildings design. An accessable green roof covers the structure to blend it into the surroundings and to create a more eco-friendly design. Water from the lake is pulled throughout the building as a circulation guide creating a unique experience. Water in this gallery is streamed throughout the space, creating a guide through the gallery. The natural serene elements of this space allow it’s vistors to feel relaxed to meditate, bird watch, or just take in it’s breath taking surroundings.
Client Project : Contemplation Gallery
Year : 2022
The design conceptually resembles a 2x4 piece of wood stuck into the ground that has succumed to erosion and overgrowth due to natural elements. The interior wooden structure alternates with the opening in the concrete to create a unique scerene atmosphere that changes with the day. This creates a beautiful natural lighting that illuminates the entire space.
The angle of the cieling planes also create a very playful element that appear to cross one another without ever actually touching.
Cast in place Concrete Shell
Glass Openings
Interior Wood Structure
Interior Space
Gallery/ Meditation Space
Reception
Project
: Robotic Dairy Innovation Center
Year : 2022
This project as defined by the UNL grant states it as: “A collaboration between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), Michigan State University (MSU), Nebraska Public Media (NPM), and Seoul National University (SNU), the Small Technology-based Animal-focused Green center for Engagement (STAGE) initiative aims to create a distributed network of environmentally sustainable and resilient technology-based small dairy producers/processors. To ensure sustainability, this project will increase public understanding of automated dairies of the future to safeguard continued consumption of dairy ”.and demonstrate potential STEM and agriculture-based careers
Collaborators : Josh Lorenzen, Kelsey Belgum, Zade Miller, and Rebecca Sowl
Project : Omaha Performing Arts District
Year : 2024
WHY EXPAND UNDERGROUND?
GIVING FREEDOM FOR FUTURE
-Freedom of landscape and outdoor spaces
-Freedom to allow each organization to change and expand due to their own individual future demands/ growth.
IDENTITY
-Allowing each org. to still have their own identity while creating a new space of connection for the community
Project : Etsy Shop: Starlight Ceramics
present -2021 : Year
A side hobby of mine is ceramics, and I recently turned that hobby into my own small bussiness. I've always enjoyed creating and experimenting with a variety of different crafts or art forms such as jewlery making, sewing, painting, sketching, etc but something about ceramic work has my heart. I
love the ability to create something beautiful from just a chunk of earth. I feel that that is what design is all about
While I like making and experimenting with all the possibilities clay offers, My shop currently sells various home decor pieces, specifically these
sculpted wall pockets. These can be used to hold plants or other small objects. I create my own colors and do all the shaping and molding of forms by hand. I operate all the other functions for the shop as well along with custom orders