ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO
MICAH GRAY
SUMMARY As I started my career working at a firm in Springfield, I gained a unique perspective of project experience and architecture. Because of the size of the firm, I had the opportunity to expand and develop my skills. I had to learn and master these skills quickly to contribute in the fast-paced environment of the studio. Though early in my career, I have learned the steps necessary to take a project from beginning to end. Each decision, whether in the Marketing phase or during Construction Administration, must be well thought out and with the client’s best interest in mind. I worked closely with the Project Architect for the creation of construction documents and participated in the activities associated with Construction Administration. I was always instructed that the Architect’s responsibilities were also my responsibilities. I benefited from working at an inter-disciplinary firm that believed coordination early can alleviate conflicts later in the design. Because of this coordination, I better understand how engineers communicate and the advantages they can bring to the team. I have learned the importance of respecting the client’s budget, developing a well processed set of construction documents that can be used by the contractor and the architect during construction, and understanding the depth of architecture through different phases. My career has focused on developing creative techniques for design solutions that still maintain the integrity of the client’s budget. I have increased my knowledge and awareness of construction through my work on the projects placed in front of me. From start to completion, these projects have provided me with a strong foundation for projects in the future. Throughout my academic and professional career, my passion and devotion to architecture has provided me with a career I thoroughly enjoy, which drives and motivates me to create the best possible design, for others and for myself. My passion stems from watching my designs, creations, and myself change and develop with every project that I come across.
SYNOPSIS 03.2011 | ONGOING
INTERN ARCHITECT GHN | ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
08.2007 | 05.2012
UNDERGRADUATE DRURY UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
06.2011 | 08.2011
INTERNSHIP CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI AFFILIATIONS CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE - SOUTHWEST MISSOURI CHAPTER AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS - ASSOCIATE MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS AUTODESK REVIT 2014 (5 YEARS) AUTODESK 3DS STUDIO MAX 2014 (5 YEARS) AUTODESK AUTOCAD 2014 (3 YEARS) ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE 6 (5 YEARS) MS OFFICE SUITE 2011/2013 GOOGLE/TRIMBLE SKETCH-UP PREZI
PROFESSIONAL | SELECTED PROJECTS 03.2011 | 03.2013 MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 118,009 SQ. FT. $7.1 MILLION
SUMMARY ROBERT W. PLASTER CENTER FOR FREE ENTERPRISE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
RENOVATION. CONVERT 118,000 SQ.FT. OF PREVIOUS FACTORY SPACE IN TO INCUBATOR LABS, OFFICES, AND DEPARTMENT CLASSROOMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY’S CIVIL AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS.
TASKS
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, DETAILING, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION, CLIENT LIASIONS, COORDINATION OF BUILDING SERVICES, 3D VISUALIZATION AND COORDINATION, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH WARRANTY
07.2013 | ONGOING SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 28,300 SQ. FT. $2.73 MILLION
GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL | COMMONS ADDITION
RENOVATION AND ADDITION CONVERT SERVING AREA, CAFETERIA, AND LIBRARY FROM 1968 TO INCLUDE UPDATED AND MODERN LOOK AND FEEL FOR AN EXPANDING SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL. ADD A STUDENT COMMONS AREA FOR USE DURING SCHOOL BY STUDENTS AND AFTER SCHOOL BY THE PUBLIC.
TASKS
MARKETING MATERIAL, INITIAL CONCEPT, INTERVIEW, SCHEMATIC DESIGN, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, DETAILING, COORDINATION OF BUILDING SERVICES, 3D VISUALIZATION AND COORDINATION, CLIENT LIASIONS, CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
02.2014 | ONGOING WILLARD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WILLARD, MISSOURI 14,615 SQ. FT. $2.25 MILLION
FIRE STATION #1
NEW CONSTRUCTION PROVIDE DISTRICT WITH NEW 6-BAY FIRE HOUSE, DAY AND GEAR ROOM, 9-MAN SLEEPING AREA, AND ADMINISTRATION AREA FEATURING TRAINING ROOM AND SHOWROOM FOR A FULLY RESTORED 1954 FIRE ENGINE.
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MARKETING MATERIAL, INTERVIEW, SCHEMATIC DESIGN, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, DETAILING, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT, BIM, REVIT, COORDINATION OF BUILDING SERVICES, 3D VISUALIZATION AND COORDINATION, CLIENT LIASIONS, CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
10.2012 | 11.2013 CITY OF WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI 3,289 SQ. FT. $1.55 MILLION
REGIONAL AIRPORT
NEW CONSTRUCTION NEW ICONIC BUILDING WELCOMING VISITORS AND BUSINESS RELATIONS TO THIS GROWING SOUTHERN MISSOURI CITY.
TASKS
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, DETAILING, MEP LAYOUT AND SIZING, 3D VISUALIZATION AND COORDINATION, CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION, FAA REQUIREMENTS
SUMMARY SWITCHYARD BREWING COMPANY
PROVIDE MICROBREWERY, RESTAURANT, AND APARTMENTS TO REVITALIZE AN UP AND COMING NEIGHBORHOOD IN NORTH CENTRAL SPRINGFIELD.
TASKS
ACADEMIC | SELECTED PROJECTS 08.2011 | 12.2011 PRIVATE DEVELOPER SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 39,000 SQ. FT.
CONCEPT, DESIGN, DETAILING, MEP AND FIRE PROTECTION LAYOUT AND COORDINATION, 3D VISUALIZATION, COMPREHENSIVE STUDIO
THE MOCKINGBIRD CONCOURSE
A NEW PIECE OF NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE INTRODUCES A NEW PEDISTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING MOCKINGBIRD STATION TO SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY’S CAMPUS, WHILE INCORPORATING RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPONENTS TO POWER THE SOUTHEAST PORTION OF THE SMU CAMPUS.
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CONCEPT, DESIGN, DETAILING, 3D VISUALIZATION, RESEARCH, THESIS
08.2011 | 05.2012 PUBLIC FUNDING DALLAS, TEXAS 7.51 ACRES
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ROBERT W. PLASTER CENTER FOR FREE ENTERPRISE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS ADDITION
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WILLARD FIRE STATION #1
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CITY OF WEST PLAINS REGIONAL AIRPORT
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SWITCHYARD BREWING COMPANY
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THE MOCKINGBIRD CONCOURSE
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SELECTED PROJECTS
MAIN ENTRANCE
ROBERT W. PLASTER CENTER FOR FREE ENTERPRISE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CLIENT
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
LOCATION
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
COMPLETION MARCH 2013
SQUARE FEET 118,009
BUDGET
$7.1 MILLION
Years of rich history and culture are embedded into the Jordan Valley and Jordan Creek area of Springfield. Historic buildings line the city center of this thriving metropolis. But, just three blocks north of the Square lies dilapidated and depressed buildings waiting for an owner with money to invest and bring back the magnificence that these buildings once contained roughly 60 years ago. Factories, distribution centers, post offices, and other large industries left the area in the middle of the 1970’s for larger buildings on the edge of the city or left the city altogether. Since this main sector of commerce has vacated the area, other markets are researching bringing venues and businesses to these buildings. One government-entity turned developer is Missouri State University, but the University is not using these structures in the traditional way. Even though Missouri State University’s main campus may be a mile away, the University plans to bring technology, art, and science to Jordan Valley.
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The University has focused on multiple buildings in the Jordan Valley area for its new initiative of small business that concentrates on big technology. Missouri State began with the Jordan Valley Innovation Center, an old feed mill built in the 1920’s now abandoned, that has been transformed into a state-of-the-art advanced technology research and product development facility. Missouri State University has invested in other buildings downtown as well, including Brick City, the Kenneth E Meyer Alumni Center, the Jim D. Morris Center, and the Park Central Office Building. Brick City houses the up and coming Art Department for the University. The Kenneth E. Meyer was a previous bank, but now holds multiple functions including Alumni Relations, Marketing and Communications, and other lease spaces. The Jim D. Morris Center is a sister location for the Art program, as well as, integrating International Programs into the urban fabric of Springfield.
P R O J E C T L O C AT I O N
The Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development is the latest addition to Missouri State University’s downtown portfolio. The building has had many residents over its tenure, including Tyson Foods and the U.S. Postal Service. Because of the previous owners, the building produced its own unique challenges that would need to be addressed during design for a successful project. First, in an industrial setting, operating quickly and efficiently is necessary to insure the business is continuing smoothly. Both of the former tenants utilized fork lifts for their daily work. Continued abuse on the concrete floor produced a wave-like effect over the slab. To address this, expoxy flooring and selfleveling concrete was necessary in certain locations. Second, this building is the only structure in Springfield constructed on top of Jordan Creek. As the original building was constructed, grade beams roughly 6’ deep were installed spanning above the small waterway with a slab placed above the beams. This posed an issue during construction as future restrooms were modified to accommodate the exposed waterway below. Because of the height of structure elements supporting the first and second floors, careful coordination of MEP piping and ductwork was a necessity.
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COMMONS | CONFERENCE ROOM
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Missouri State University also produced some challenges of their own. The main challenge focused around the program for the building. The University would relocate many different departments spread across multiple campuses to the Center. Economic Development, Civil Engineering, Engineering Administrative Department, ITV Classrooms, Incubator Labs and Small Offices for new businesses, the University’s Post Office, and the University’s Printing Department all relocated to the Center after construction completed. The central core of the building provides the main circulation for all residents before heading to their final destination. Sound attenuation paired with strategic placement of the departments separate the noise created by the Engineering, Printing, and Postal from the quieter offices and Economic Development Department. With a tight budget from the University, design led to exposing structure to reduce costs. To continue a more industrial theme that would tie back to the structure, exposed metal treads, open risers, and metal handrails help to connect with the overall vision of the design. Drawings of these stairs are seen throughout this section.
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SECTION | SERVICE ENTRANCE | S TA I R
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GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS ADDITION CLIENT
SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOCATION
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
Springfield, the third largest city in Missouri, hosts the Missouri State University campus, Hammons Field, home to the Springfield Cardinals, and a growing economic climate. Because of this up and coming town, many of the residents of Springfield have students enrolled in the Springfield Public School District. Springfield Public Schools is the largest school district in the state of Missouri. Along with this credit, out of the top 39 school districts in the state based on highest property tax levy, Springfield ranks 35th, one of Missouri’s lowest. So, when the school district requested a 2-year tax levy from the voters in 2013, Springfield supporters said yes.
COMPLETION
NOVEMBER 2014
SQUARE FEET 28,300
BUDGET
$2.73 MILLION
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Glendale High School, built in 1968, was envy of regional school districts upon completion. The building provided for all of the modern necessities at the time. The district received little attention, in terms of modifications and additions, until 2007. Springfield voters approved a tax levy in 2007 that provided funding for new administration offices, police station, science labs, and communications and journalism classrooms. Out of many qualified applicants, GHN won the bid to complete the 2007 addition. So, when the 2013 tax levy was approved, GHN looked to return for an encore performance. But, before GHN started design, they had to be selected from a list of wellrespected and qualified applicants from Springfield. I began working on this project by investigating the architectural decisions made over the lifespan of this building. Material, composition, and light all lend themselves to this creation in a different way. The area chosen by the client to receive
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this addition was a courtyard that borders both the original building and the 2007 addition. Merging these styles would provide a cohesive theme expressed throughout this addition and tie all three buildings together. A curved ramp accented by a curved clerestory wall above lends a relation to the curved corridor of the front entrance. The extension of the library allows for a new entrance to the space, and reconfiguration of the cafeteria allows more space for students on their lunch break in this growing school. Both the Dining Commons and the Library use exposed CMU as a reference to the existing north wall that was reused. With a preliminary design and renderings, GHN was awarded the project after an intense interview process. Each project contains its own challenges, but because of time constraints and physical location, the Commons Addition produced a new level of difficulty. As design began, the design team knew of issues to be dealt
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with for this project. The program called for a new Student Commons, Dining Commons, Serving Area, Library, Police Station, and Student Store. The Serving Area posed the largest challenge as construction crews had about 10 weeks to complete demolition and recreate the new space. During design, the choice was made to use materials that could be erected quickly and installed in a tight area, which included glazed and smoothfaced CMU. Another significant challenge included determining the most effective way to layout the circular walls to convey movement, but to still allow ease of constructability for the contractor. The following drawings on the next page displays the complexity of the curves and the images this page show the contractor has completed the walls without any issues. The project aims to be completed by the beginning of November 2014.
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STUDENT COMMONS C I R C U L AT I O N P L A N
HANDRAIL D E TA I L
STUDENT COMMONS C I R C U L AT I O N P L A N
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WILLARD FIRE STATION #1
The Willard Fire Protection District is the definition of a government agency that has lived within their means. Reducing their budget by utilizing older fire engines, maintaining fire houses that are over 20 years in age, and conducting trainings close to home allow the District to save funds until they are needed.
CLIENT
Willard is a suburb of Springfield, and as Springfield continues to grow, so too do its suburbs. As the Willard Fire Protection District continues to grow and expand, the District needs a centralized fire station that includes multiple fire engine bays and a new administration center.
WILLARD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
LOCATION
WILLARD, MISSOURI
COMPLETION WINTER 2015
SQUARE FEET 14,615
BUDGET
$2.25 MILLION
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DAY ROOM PERSPECTIVE
EXTERIOR | PERSPECTIVE
The District has reconditioned a 1954 fire engine that the District had kept in service for more than 20 years. Because of this icon for the District, the design of this building produces exposed structure and mechanical duct work in the main lobby to reinforce the raw industrial sense created by the fire engine. The design also introduces a 12-foot tall storefront glazing wall to display this showpiece to the public entering from the highway. The building includes a new administrative wing, training room, gear room and day room for firefighters, bunk rooms for up to nine fire fighters, and six fire engine bays. Construction to begin Fall 2014 with completion by Winter 2015.
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AIR SIDE | PERSPECTIVE
CITY OF WEST PLAINS REGIONAL AIRPORT CLIENT
CITY OF WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI
The City of West Plains is a small town in the southern portion of Missouri that finds its roots from railroads winding through the Ozark foothills in search of raw resources. Over 130 years after the founding of the City, the local government is finding another means of transportation to bring new commerce and recreation to the area. This community, in a partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation, has invested in the City’s Airport that has become an icon for visitors to the City.
LOCATION
WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI
COMPLETION WINTER 2013
SQUARE FEET 3,289
BUDGET
$1.15 MILLION
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This gateway for the area has been available to aviators since 1983 and a new building to welcome these individuals was a positive advancement for a small building that had been there since the incorporation of the airstrip. Southern Missouri is known in the Midwest for its beautiful natural scenes. Visitors from larger cities frequently fly to the area to vacation for hunting and trout fishing. The Airport is also the central hub for corporate activity, law enforcement, aerial firefighting, emergency medical transports, and recreational flying throughout Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. With sloped roofs to imitate the wings of the aircraft they serve, the West Plains Airport Terminal provides a small vision of similar architecture visitors would view while traveling throughout the City of West Plains.
AIR SIDE | PERSPECTIVE
An elevated clerestory and lobby space provide a grand entrance for visitors to the Terminal. This space, though mainly used as a waiting area for visitors, is frequently used as a teaching and presentation space for preschool and youth to describe the importance of air transportation and necessary safety surrounding aircraft.
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ACADEMIC SELECTED PROJECTS
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SWITCHYARD BREWING COMPANY
CLIENT
PRIVATE DEVELOPER
LOCATION
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
Commercial Street in Springfield, MO has a rich history linked to the Frisco Railroad. When the Frisco Railroad looked to build its new headquarters in the downtown Springfield area, the City of Springfield and business leaders expressed to the Railroad they wanted the station and rail yard close by, but did not want it in the downtown Springfield area. So, as the Frisco bought acres north of the town and completed the new station, businesses quickly left the downtown area to be connected to the railroad. Over the next few decades, homes, schools, and universities infilled the roughly two mile area between the newly named “North Springfield” and downtown Springfield.
COMPLETION
NOT CONSTRUCTED - FALL 2011
SQUARE FEET 39,000
BUDGET
N/A
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The program for the building revolves around two major issues for the area. First, the business owners of Commercial Street want to create this business district for nightlife. A microbrewery and restaurant would add an anchor for the district that ends one street to the east at Washington Avenue. Second, Commercial Street has become a home for the homeless. In response, a large not-for-profit The Kitchen has established its headquarters on Commercial Street that provides housing, food, and medical needs for the homeless of Southwest Missouri. Creating not-forprofit and low-income housing, possibly in conjunction with The Kitchen, should be a priority with the project.
The Switchyard Brewing Company directly answers both of these issues. The microbrewery will be a 7-billion/barrel facility with 6 fermentation tanks and a bottle label making, capping, and staging area. During the early years of the microbrewery, the beer would be distributed locally to bars, pubs, and taverns, while also being served at the bar and restaurant within the building. As growth continues, the microbrewery would expand to the three remaining lots on the parcel and distribution could expand to the regional surrounding area.
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The top level of the structure becomes an area for rest and relaxation for the residents of the building providing scenic views to the downtown area of Springfield and removing oneself from the hustle and bustle of Commercial Street. The roof-top garden shares space with the restaurant catering to the nightlife and patrons as they drink and eat while gazing upon the downtown skyline with the rustle of trains in the background.
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Affordable housing helps families with lower incomes to understand the basics of home ownership while providing for their family. The most familiar is HUD, SECTION 8, or Government Subsidies Housing. While the Ground Floor caters to the community and outreaches to the region, the affordable housing component targets families that may be homeless, one-parent families or families affected by the downturn of the economy. With these apartments available, working families could be employed by the restaurant above or the microbrewery below, bringing home a steady income while having a safe, attractive place to live.
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With such significant ties to the St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad, the design for the building reflects the raw, industrial sense of the area and merges the landscape of the building and the rail yard, which calls its home at the back of the building.
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THE MOCKINGBIRD CONCOURSE SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY MOCKINGBIRD DART STATION CLIENT
JOINT VENTURE PRIVATE FUNDING / TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The inefficiencies of the electrical system in the United States have led to a vast wasting of non-renewable resources with only a small percentage of energy reaching the customer. A reduction in the scale of electrical production, transmission, and distribution along with the addition of renewable resources will promote a more efficient system that eliminates the United States’ dependency on non-renewable resources, embraces community interconnectedness and insures sustainable energy production.
LOCATION
DALLAS, TEXAS
COMPLETION
NOT CONSTRUCTED - SPRING 2012
SQUARE ACRES 7.51
BUDGET
N/A
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The Mockingbird Concourse attempts to answer this growing problem within the United States. This project looks to merge two significant types of infrastructure, power generation and a bridge that is necessary for the connection of Southern Methodist University to the Dallas Area Regional Transit (DART) System. The thesis began with asking the question “What if electrical generation, transmission, and distribution all occurred at the site in which it was used and not hundreds of miles away?� Electrical companies understand that centralized power plants that burn coal are excellent for business. Unfortunately, the burning of coal produces large amount of air pollution. Also, because of the inefficient nature of production and transmission, power plants have an efficiency of around 11%. This means only 11% of the possible energy contained within a lump of coal is actually transferred to the consumer.
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Moving away from the United States dependence on coal and refocusing on power generation efforts could move to renewable energy sources and power generation at a closer location to where the power is consumed. The Mockingbird Concourse utilizes two means of electrical production through wind turbines. Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines fixed to the east column provide a visual reminder to drivers on I-75 of the electrical production necessary for everyday conveniences. Vertical Axis Wind Turbines are fixed beneath the Concourse Level and above the Enclosed Level which adds to the wind production available from the bridge.
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The thesis also produced a second question, “With the United States failing state of infrastructure, can merging this idea of electrical production and infrastructure be possible?� The Mockingbird Concourse connects the campus of Southern Methodist University to the Dallas Regional Transit System, but also the newly renovated Mockingbird Shopping District just on the other side of US-70. The United States received a D+ rating from the American Society of Civil Engineers, therefore, The Mockingbird Concourse exercises the earlier question of merging electrical generation with a necessary piece of infrastructure, a bridge connecting this University to public transportation.
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