Maddy Orick Draft Endorsement

MADDY ORICK

Architecture Designer, Library Expert

Exceptional Promise Candidate Global Talent Endorsement Application 01 02 03

Resume CV of Past Works Letters of Recommendation 01 Margaret Sullivan Studio

Margaret Sullivan, Principal 02 Dwell Design Studio

Emily Norton, Principal, Director of Operations 03 Fathom Architects

Justin Nicholls, Director 04 Significant and international media recognition 2022 — Jacksonville Daily Record Children’s area renovations at Highlands and Charles Webb Wesconnett libraries 2019 — Aalborg Bibliotekerne library “artikel” 2019 — Library Journal Public Properties | LJ’s 2019 Design Institutes, Colorado Springs and Austin (Panelist, Speaker on Resilient Design and Expert Library Designer) 2019 — Library Journal 4 Design Challenges from Pikes Peak | Design Institute Colorado Springs (Library Design Community Engagement Leader) 05 International awards for excellence (significant contribution) 2024 — ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards (Pleasant Hill Library, with MSS and BCJ) 2019 — National Medal for Museum and Library Service (New Haven Free Public Library, with MSS) 06 Work published or exhibited in internationally significant contexts 2023 — American Libraries Magazine Library Design Showcase: The year’s most impressive new and renovated libraries (for Pleasant Hill Library, with MSS and BCJ) 2022 — Architect Magazine The Library as Intercommunity Hub (for Annapolis Library, with MSS) 2019 — Library Journal Future Flexible | New Landmark Libraries 2019 (for New Haven Free Public Library, with MSS) 2019 — American Libraries Magazine Library Design Showcase: The year’s most impressive new and renovated libraries (for New Haven Free Public Library, Richland Library Main, Greenville Libraries Five Forks Branch, with MSS)

MADDY ORICK EDUCATION ANNIE ATKINS’ GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR FILM Workshop / Dublin, IE June 2024 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY B.A. Architecture / Clemson, SC Horticulture Minor / Clemson, SC August 2011 - May 2015 Off-Campus Studio / New York, NY Summer 2013 Study Abroad / Genoa, Italy Fall 2013 BISHOP ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL Full Scholarship / Charleston, SC August 2008 - May 2011

AWARDS ALA/IIDA LIBRARY INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD Pleasant Hill Library of CCCPLS Winner, June 2024 NATIONAL MEDAL FOR MUSEUM & LIBRARY SERVICES (IMLS) New Haven Free Public Library Ives Squared Winner, 2019 CLEMSON SENIOR UNDERGRADUATE DESIGN PRIZE AND AWARD Winner, May 2015 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S LIST Fall 2011, Fall 2013 TRUSTEE & PALMETTO SCHOLARSHIPS 2011 - 2014 DANIEL ISLAND FUND FULL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 2007 - 2011

ACTIVITIES & SPEAKING AIGA NY Mentorship Program 2020 LIBRARY JOURNAL DESIGN INSTITUTE 2019 Panelist, September 2019 PRATT INSTITUTE Panelist, September 2018 Design Critic, October 2018 URBAN LIBRARY COUNCIL: NOTES FROM THE FIELD Architecture Tour Leader, May 2017 AXP REGISTERED AIAS / AIA Assoc.

Member, 2011 - Present AIAS Treasurer, 2014 - 2015

EXPERIENCE 200 LBS, LLC REMOTE / PRINCIPAL, FOUNDER January 2020 - Current

э Created design studio to work on independent and contract

work with Margaret Sullivan Studio, Dwell Design Studio, FormVoid, and others. Independent work ranges between library architecture, multifamily architecture, interiors, graphic design, graphic design for film, educational architecture, and hospitality architecture.

MARGARET SULLIVAN STUDIO (MSS) NEW YORK, NY / ARCHITECTURE DESIGNER June 2017 - January 2020

э Managed and led award-winning projects ranging from

architecture to master facilities plans, architectural programming, community engagement and development strategies, full interiors and furniture packages, and complete strategic plans. э Worked directly with clients to develop human-centered, communitydriven outcomes. э Traveled nationally leading design, strategy, visioning, and engagement workshops. э Gathered, synthesized, and presented data, findings, and results. э Represented the studio in library and architecture conferences and expert speaking panels. э Led the studio’s BIM initiation, supervised and instructed teams of interns to support creation of materials, drawings, and skills development.

DWELL DESIGN STUDIO ATLANTA, GA / PROJECT COORDINATOR / MARKETING COORDINATOR June 2015 - May 2017

э Worked in a team and independently to create construction

drawings, Revit models, presentation packages,w density studies, and renderings for multifamily and retail projects. э Supervised and lead fourth year college summer interns. э Created and designed all new marketing materials, manage and re-design company website, create award applications.

BRADLEY E. HEPPNER ARCHITECTURE ATLANTA, GA / INTERN ARCHITECT June 2014 - August 2014

э Assisted with construction drawings by hand and in AutoCAD. э Constructed a model by hand for single-family home.

SKILLS Autodesk Revit, BIM Adobe Creative Suite Autodesk AutoCAD Hand Drafting Illustration Laser Cutter

Mac / Windows Microsoft Office Model Making Google SketchUp Rhino

ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO / issuu.com/morick

MADDY ORICK

SELECT PROJECTS

Tailor O4W New Mixed Use | Atlanta, GA (completed 2019) dwelldesignstudio.com tailoro4w.com • One of the first new mixed-use multifamily structures in the Old Fourth Ward district of Atlanta, creating place and identity was key to the success of the project, our goal was to create a local landmark building that is walkable, city-centric, and pedestrian-engaging.

• Maddy worked as Project Coordinator, completing schematic design, design development, and construction drawings along with her team at Dwell Design Studio. A completely Revit-based project, Maddy and the team modeled this impressive 6-story split building over concrete podium on a steeply graded site, while also incorporating meticulous knowledge of building code and coordinating fireproofing, site design, and multifamily-specific project insights.

Tailor O4W, Atlanta, Georgia

Anne Arundel County, Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library

Jacksonville Public Library, Highlands Regional Branch

Contra Costa County Library, Pleasant Hill Branch

Omaha Public Library, Downtown Library Branch

Anne Arundel County, Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, Programming and Renovation | Annapolis, MD (completed 2020) www.architectmagazine.com • In a space where there was previously only room for books, our team created a public space for all at the Annapolis Library. By reducing the book count by just 20%, we were able to create new spaces at the library for public events and fundraisers, a maker lab, a historic preservation room, an interactive children’s space with activity stations and creativity zones, and a business hub for local entrepreneurs.

• As lead designer from Margaret Sullivan Studio, our work resulted in a library richly tied to the culture, history, and people of Annapolis, uniting our community engagement discoveries while bringing to life the mission of this county’s library system: to educate, enrich, and inspire. Maddy led interior finishes meetings, selected and coordinated all finishes with vendors, and created furniture plans and packages for bid. Maddy also created color floor plan and elevation renderings using Adobe Suite.

Maddy brought the initial design from Photoshop and illustrator renderings into Revit BIM 360 to create construction drawings in collaboration with local architecture firm WGM. Maddy finalized the design process with management of construction administration for the interior design.

Jacksonville Public Library, Highlands Regional Library and Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library Children’s Area Renovations | Jacksonville, FL (completed 2022) jaxpubliclibrary.org • Two outdated and long-neglected children’s spaces in under-served communities in Jacksonville, Florida, were renovated to become the go-to afterschool idea zone for one community, and for the other, a safe and welcoming home-away-from-home space for children and young families. Although both within the same city, both libraries have distinct and particular needs, uncovered through the discovery phase of the MSS design approach, which the learning spaces and gathering places have now been intentionally designed to foster.

• With MSS, Maddy led the design process from start to finish for both libraries. Maddy engaged the client and staff in presentations and workshops, led focus groups, analyzed results, and translated all gathered information into synthesized data. Maddy presented all data to library leadership, and created final building program and design schemes for each children’s area. She then brought these into Revit to create 3D modeled and rendered buildings, including finishes and furniture, to articulate with graphic clarity to the client and community. Maddy also guided MSS interns on creating a physical model of the projects for community meetings. Maddy was also the sole drafter for the project, using Revit, coordinating with local architect, VRL, for details and construction guidance.

Contra Costa County Library, Pleasant Hill Branch, New Building | Pleasant Hill, CA (completed 2022) www.bcj.com • A vibrant library community that had outgrown its space of over 50 years, this library was in great need of an expanded storytelling space, teen zones, more community gathering areas, and updated tools and equipment for 21st century learning.

• Using MSS methodology and tactics, Maddy and Margaret Sullivan led and organized over a dozen community engagement sessions, including an interactive 200-person community Town Hall meeting, specialized focus groups, stakeholder and leadership sessions, one-on-one interviews, and staff training workshops. Taking feedback from all engagement sessions, categorizing and quantifying community needs and desires, turning all raw data into tangible design traits and features of a new Pleasant Hill Library, Maddy organized all data into a floor plan structure that the building layout is based on, maintaining community goals those as the vision and mission of the project. Maddy worked with our collaborating architecture firm, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, providing conceptual layout, programming, space utilization, and finish recommendations based on in-depth library knowledge. Maddy also made furniture, fixtures, and equipment recommendations for the library based on successful use in previous projects and needs of the current library.

Omaha Public Library, Downtown Branch | Omaha, NE (completed 2023) 1 www.ketv.com • Maddy’s first project with her practice 200 LBS, Maddy collaborated with Margaret Sullivan Studio to renovate an abandoned ice cream factory into the new downtown branch after the closure of the Main downtown library. As a disheartened community was grieving the loss of their long-standing Main library, Maddy and MSS led community engagement sessions over several months to garner local input, resulting in a design that “fills the gap” in downtown and “represents Omaha well” according to locals.

“This is a jewel of the city of Omaha and we are so proud and happy to share it with everyone,” senior manager of Omaha public library branches Stacy Licktieg says.1 • Maddy and MSS led community engagement sessions, organized focus groups, and led all client design meetings. Maddy designed space programming and led conceptual design, creating plan renderings and drafted designs in Revit, and led the MSS team on construction drawings.

MADDY ORICK

FULL CV

Maddy Orick is an emerging leader as an Architecture and Design Expert with a focus on Public Libraries expertise, having been the lead designer on several new library projects and renovations while working with Margaret Sullivan Studio (MSS). MSS is the only firm in the United States dedicated to advancing the role of the public library, being the national experts on public libraries, continuing to revolutionize the industry by introducing impact-driven techniques to public space and experience design. With a methodology based around human-centric design, and creating spaces and places that serve community needs and aspirations, Maddy is actively improving communities through public library spaces and community placemaking. Maddy has traveled the United States speaking on expert panels, leading community engagement events, and bringing great design solutions to cities and towns nationwide.

Anne Arundel County, Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library

After having worked side by side with library expert Margaret Sullivan for over three years, Maddy created her own studio, 200 LBS, so that she could continue to pursue library design while incorporating other fields of architecture and design into her well-rounded practice. These include multifamily architecture, interiors, graphic design, graphic design for film, educational architecture, and hospitality architecture.

Maddy currently spends about half of her time working with Dwell Design Studio on multifamily architecture projects, about a third of her time working with Margaret Sullivan Studio on cultural projects and community engagement, and the remainder of her time collaborating with FormVoid on multi-disciplinary architecture, and personal projects such as graphic design.

CULTURAL PROJECTS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR (WITH MSS)

New Haven Free Public Library, Ives Squared Innovation Commons on the Green

Chicago Public Library at the Obama Presidential Center (CPL@OPC)

Jacksonville Public Library, Highlands Regional Branch

(bold projects feature Maddy as lead architectural designer with MSS) • Mauney Memorial Library, Visioning and Site Study | Kings Mountain, NC (completed 2017) • Greenville County Library, Five Forks Branch, New Building | Greenville, SC (completed 2018) • Studio Museum in Harlem, Office Space Design| New York, NY (completed 2018) • The Bridge Golf Foundation, Visioning, Youth & Community Center Programming & Design | New York, NY (completed 2018) • New Haven Free Public Library, Ives Squared Innovation Commons on the Green Programming, Design Development, Renovation | New Haven, CT (completed 2018) • Charlotte Mecklenberg North County Regional Library, Library Programming and Preliminary Design | Huntersville, NC (completed 2019) • Contra Costa County Library, Reader’s Initiative Experience Guidelines | Contra Costa, CA (completed 2019) • Richland Library Southeast Renovation and Addition | Columbia, SC (completed 2019) • Richland Library Northeast Renovation and Addition | Columbia, SC (completed 2019) • Salt Lake City Public Library, Strategic Visioning and Roadmap | Salt Lake City, UT (completed 2019) • Salt Lake County Library, Kearns Library Programming & Design; Daybreak Library Programming & Design | Salt Lake City, UT (completed 2019) • Lycée Français de New York, Library Visioning | New York, NY (completed 2019) • Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Staff Day, Strategic Planning | Largo, MD (completed 2019) • Anne Arundel County, Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, Programming and Renovation | Annapolis, MD (completed 2020) • Chicago Public Library, Obama Presidential Center Library | Chicago, IL (expected 2025) • DC Public Library, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Youth Services & Interior Design | Washington, DC (completed 2019) • Empire State Library Network, Strategic Plan | New York, NY (completed 2019) • Grant Avenue Elementary School, Project Room Visioning and Renovation | Bronx, NY (completed 2019) [Pro-bono work] • Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO), Staff Engagement Workshops | New York, NY (completed 2019) • Omaha Public Library, New Southwest Branch, Community Engagement and Programming | Omaha, NE (completed 2020) • Bronx Community Relief Effort, Community Engagement | Bronx, NY (completed 2020) • Jacksonville Public Library, Highlands Regional Library and Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library Children’s Area Renovations | Jacksonville, FL (completed 2022) • Salt Lake City Public Library, Sprague Library Programming and Design, Renovation | Salt Lake City, UT (completed 2021) • Contra Costa County Library, Pleasant Hill Branch, New Building | Pleasant Hill, CA (completed 2022) • Wilmington Public Library, North Wilmington Branch Library, Renovation | Wilmington, DE (completed 2023) • Northeast Stockton Library and Recreation Center | Stockton, CA (expected 2023) • Omaha Public Library, Downtown Library Branch, Interior Design | Omaha, NE (completed 2022) • Hartford Downtown Library, Renovation | Hartford, CT (expected completion 2025) • Chicago Public Library at the Obama Presidential Center (CPL@OPC) | Chicago, IL (expected completion 2026)

MADDY ORICK

FULL CV

MULTIFAMILY ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE (selected projects)

Tailor O4W, Atlanta, GA

The Atherton, Charlotte, NC

Avalon James Island, Charleston, SC

• Fishburne Housing Project | 4-Unit Multifamily, Charleston, SC (expected completion 2024) • Notion 2.0 Multifamily Development | Architecture Planning, Decatur, GA (expected completion 2027) • Railroad Avenue Multifamily Development | Architecture Planning, Lilburn, GA (expected completion 2026) • 149 S 400 Apartments | Architecture Planning, Salt Lake City, UT (expected completion 2027) • Greenway Gartens | Architecture Planning, Cornelius, NC (expected completion 2026) • St. Johns Parkway Apartments | Architecture Planning, Sarasota, FL (expected completion 2027) • Bayside Sarasota Phase II | Architecture Planning, Sarasota, FL (expected completion 2027) • Allatoona Gateway Apartments | Architecture Planning, Allatoona, GA (expected completion 2025) • 225 Woodlawn Apartments Architecture Planning | Lake Worth, FL (expected completion 2025) • Fort Union Apartments Architecture Planning | Midvale, UT (expected completion 2025) • NovelO4W Old Fourth Ward | Type III Multifamily, Mixed-use | Atlanta, GA (completed 2020) 230 Apartments | 5,000 SF Retail/Restaurant Space | 9,000 SF Office Space Novel O4W is a mixed-use multifamily development that sits across from Atlanta’s bustling Ponce City Market on a section of North Avenue that drops 60ft. The building is uniquely stepped over the steep site with street-level office, cafe, and commercial space wrapping a parking structure at the base. Prior to construction, this area was disconnected for pedestrians. Our team revitalized the streetscape to not only connect residents to their community, but to bring the large building mass down to a human scale - weaving the two together to create a unique neighborhood character. The new design provides a vibrant streetscape and will bring new life to the area.

• The Atherton | Type III Multifamily, Mixed-use | Atherton Mill, Charlotte, NC (completed 2020) 346 Apartments | 60,000 SF Retail/Restaurant Space In the heart of Atherton Mill, previous site of a historic streetcar station and disused cotton mill from the 1800s (Charlotte’s first textile mill!), The Atherton effortlessly blends into the neighborhood, giving off vibes of a classic warehouse design with all the perks of a modern mixed-use development.

The Atherton provides a uniquely connected experience for its residents among a car-centric city, creating walkable retail experience, nearby restaurant space, and even immediate proximity to Charlotte’s Light Rail.

• Avalon James Island | Type VA Multifamily | Charleston, SC (completed 2018) 273 Apartments Avalon at James island is a low-rise, garden-style building set to deliver a modern and luxurious living experience in Charleston, South Carolina. From initial planning to final interior finishes, the project aims to create a cohesive and functional living environment. With a focus on attention to detail and resident experience, we aim to provide a beautiful and comfortable space to call home.

• Juniper Sandy Springs | Townhomes and Type III Multifamily, xx SF | Atlanta, GA (completed 2018) 222 Apartments, 8 Townhomes • Crescent Perimeter | Type III Multifamily | Atlanta, GA (completed 2018) 320 Apartments Creating a haven amongst the highways of Atlanta, GA, Crescent Perimeter is a best-in-class luxury multifamily residential property that features 320 thoughtfully-designed one- to three-bedroom homes, as well as a suite of high-end amenities. Designed with sustainability and energy-saving tactics in-mind, all units include Nest Thermostats, Smart outlets, and sustainable building materials and finishes.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE (selected projects) Southeastern Academy of Agriculture and Technology, Moncks Corner, SC

• 30 Riverdale Renovation and Expansion | Charleston, SC (expected completion 2024) • Eugenia House Renderings, Schematic Design | Kiawah Island, SC (completed 2023) • McGahan Residence | Atlanta, GA (completed 2016) • Butler Residence | Atlanta, GA (completed 2016)

EDUCATIONAL & HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE • Southeastern Academy of Agriculture and Technology | Moncks Corner, SC (expected completion 2024) • 612 S Main Street Restaurant | Programming and Design Development, Greenville, SC (2022) .

GRAPHIC DESIGN & ARTS

30 Riverdale, Charleston, SC

• Chubby Fish Restaurant | Menu Redesign, Merchandise Design, Illustration (2022-2024) • Matka Wadka | Vodka Label Studies (2024) • Delirio en el Restaurante ‘El Romance’ (2023) | Graphic Design for Short Film, dir. Shawn Backstrom .

MADDY ORICK Exceptional Promise Candidate Global Talent Endorsement Application

Letters of Recommendation 03

Letters of Recommendation 01 Margaret Sullivan Studio

Margaret Sullivan, Principal 02 Dwell Design Studio

Emily Norton, Principal, Director of Operations 03 Fathom Architects

Justin Nicholls, Director

Royal Institute of British Architects 66 Portland Place London, W1B 1AD

November 11, 2024

For the attention of the Royal Institute of British Architects

I am writing with confidence to recommend Maddy Orick as an emerging leader in architecture, as well as interior design, community engagement, and library design.

Maddy has distinguished herself as a Library Design Expert, leading numerous library projects and renovations during her time at Margaret Sullivan Studio (MSS) and later at her own practice, 200 LBS. MSS is a pioneering firm focused on re-envisioning national and international public libraries to serve evolving complex community needs. Together, Maddy and MSS have transformed libraries across the country, directly improving communities through innovative design. Maddy has led community engagement efforts, spoken on national panels, and translated client and community needs into successful architectural projects.

Our professional relationship began when I met Maddy in 2013 while she was a Clemson University architecture student. Since then, she has demonstrated exceptional design quality, attention to detail, and leadership skills. After joining MSS in 2017, Maddy has been instrumental in advancing the practice through innovation, imagination, and the creativity essential for systems change. Her passion and strengths are evident from concept and visioning through implementation. Maddy introduced Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology to the firm, training staff and integrating it into our design process. We still rely on Maddy regularly for studio Revit lessons, questions, and project support.

After working alongside me daily for three years, Maddy founded her studio, 200 LBS, to continue specializing in library design while expanding into other fields such as educational projects, graphic design, and back to her roots in multi-family housing.

Her notable library projects include the 2019 renovation of New Haven Free Public Library (Connecticut), which won the National Award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Her architectural contributions to the new Annapolis Library (Maryland) and the Pleasant Hill Library (California) have also gained significant recognition.

Maddy’s expertise includes the unique ability to shape architecture through community engagement, asking insightful questions, creating data-driven surveys, and translating results and feedback into impactful designs and innovative solutions.

Her work has positively impacted underserved communities through architecture and engagement, including complete redesigns of children's spaces at the Jacksonville Public Libraries' Highlands and Wesconnett branches. Throughout all her architecture projects, Maddy has discovered the community needs determined through a multitude of engagements, created a localized aesthetic that connects with those it serves, and combined the project’s vision into beautiful and useful spaces through which the community can thrive.

Maddy has consistently demonstrated her leadership in the field, speaking on panels on library design at Pratt Institute and at Library Journal’s Design Institute, and has been asked to lead tours of recent projects for 2023’s AIA conference in San Francisco. Maddy’s leadership in library design and community engagement has been instrumental in MSS’s success. She continues to work closely with us through her practice, 200 LBS, contributing to award-winning projects and furthering our mission to create spaces that foster community growth.

Her experience in public libraries and community-focused design will benefit the UK greatly. Public libraries across the UK are vital community hubs, and Maddy’s expertise in rethinking how libraries serve the public will bring fresh ideas and approaches. She is especially excited about how her work could help libraries support local cultural activities, entrepreneurial ventures, and lifelong learning, enriching the communities they serve.

Maddy’s ambition to live and work in the UK is driven by her deep appreciation for the country’s rich architectural and cultural history. Having worked on historic renovations such as our Cass Gilbert’s original New Haven Free Public Library, Maddy looks forward to pursuing similar types of work abundant in the UK. She envisions contributing to the UK's architecture by introducing her knowledge of communitydriven design and helping to rejuvenate underutilized or historic spaces. Her strong interest in adaptive reuse of historic buildings aligns well with the UK's architectural heritage and her goal is to combine this with her expertise in public spaces, ensuring they remain relevant and vibrant for future generations.

Her connection with UK-based organizations is already well-established. For the past three years, she has regularly visited the UK, immersing herself in its architecture and design culture. Maddy is excited to engage more deeply with architectural societies such as the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Creative Mornings,

and the Architectural Association. Maddy is especially interested in working and volunteering with the London Festival of Architecture, having volunteered with Open House New York (OHNY), a similar non-profit festival celebrating public access to architecture, of which I was formerly President. Additionally, her horticulture background ties into the UK’s commitment to green urban spaces, and she is currently an active member of the Royal Horticultural Society. She hopes to participate in the design competitions of the Chelsea Flower Show in the coming years, emphasizing the intersection of architecture, design, nature, and health.

Maddy is also interested in expanding her formal architectural education in the UK, either through supplemental classes or returning to university. She aspires to become involved in teaching and sharing her expertise, potentially through lecturer roles at the University of the Arts London or the University of Edinburgh, where she has relationships with current staff and former alumni, further spreading her knowledge of community architecture.

Her work would significantly contribute to the UK’s cultural landscape, particularly in the areas of public architecture and community-driven projects. Maddy’s vision is to establish her practice in the UK, creating spaces that serve diverse needs and supporting communities in their growth and development. She is also deeply committed to continuing her role as a speaker and thought leader in architecture, collaborating with UK-based universities, firms, and institutions.

Without reservation, I fully endorse Maddy’s application for a UK visa. While we will miss her frequent presence at Margaret Sullivan Studio, we are excited for the impact she will undoubtedly make in the UK’s design, cultural, and placemaking sectors.

Sincerely,

Margaret Sullivan Margaret Sullivan Studio

1280 Hightower Trail Atlanta, GA 30350 770-864-1035 dwelldesignstudio.com November 19, 2024 Royal Institute of British Architects 66 Portland Place London, W1B 1AD To the Royal Institute of British Architects, Let me start this Letter of Recommendation by talking a little about myself and Dwell Design Studio, the place where Maddy and I met and still collaborate to this day. I have been with Dwell Design Studio for nearly 13 years, joining as the fifth employee during the firm’s early days. Since then, the firm has grown into a nationally recognized architectural powerhouse with over 200 employees across seven offices in the United States. To date, we have designed and built more than 350,000 residential units—spanning multifamily, active adult, and student living—and over 2 million square feet of retail, commercial, and repositioning projects. This growth reflects our dedication to enhancing the built environment through thoughtful design and seamless project execution.

At Dwell, we excel in managing every stage of the design and construction process with a proactive approach emphasizing high-quality documentation and thorough coordination. We ensure smooth implementation and successful outcomes by anticipating potential challenges, engaging construction administration early, and fostering clear communication among all disciplines. Our commitment to design excellence and stellar firm leadership was recognized in 2023 when Dwell Design Studio received the prestigious AIA Georgia Architecture Firm of the Year Award. As Director of Operations, I oversee the processes and standards that drive our projects’ success, enabling our teams to deliver the level of design excellence that defines Dwell Design Studio. It has been a privilege to contribute to the firm’s trajectory and mission to create spaces that positively impact communities nationwide.

With great pride and enthusiasm, I recommend Maddy Orick for her UK Visa Endorsement. I have had the privilege of working with Maddy at Dwell Design Studio during two distinct periods: from 2015 to 2017, when she joined as a Project Coordinator, her first full-time job. During that time, I served as her direct supervisor and Project Manager. In 2021, she was asked by our firm to return to a support and advisory role after she had successfully formed her own practice, 200 LBS, further demonstrating her drive, ambition, and professional standards, along with Dwell Design Studio’s trust in her abilities. Beyond these professional collaborations, I have also mentored Maddy, allowing me to observe her incredible journey of growth, resilience, and leadership over the years. Watching Maddy develop into a confident, innovative, and community-focused architect has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. I sincerely believe that Maddy will be a creative and innovative asset to your country's business and architectural community, bringing this range of skills to bear in her endeavors.

Maddy began her career at Dwell Design Studio with a remarkable ability to contribute far beyond the expectations of her role. She quickly distinguished herself on large-scale multifamily and mixed-use

projects, mastering technical tools like Revit and Photoshop while offering insightful design contributions.

One project Maddy was integral to the construction documentation and design was Novel Atherton, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This project won two awards after completing construction: the 2020 Southern Building Conference Best Mixed-Use and the 2020 Greater Charlotte Apartment Association’s Project of the Year. Even early on, she demonstrated exceptional leadership, guiding interns, preparing code analyses, creating density studies, and representing the firm in city architectural review board presentations. Her professionalism, confidence, and ability to collaborate with clients and consultants were evident from the start.

Beyond her technical contributions, Maddy took an active role in marketing efforts, where her creativity and organizational skills made an immediate impact. She revamped our website, developed marketing materials, created advertisements for national publications, and responded to RFPs. Her work not only elevated our firm's visibility but also showcased her ability to balance strategic thinking with artistic execution.

After leaving Dwell Design Studio in 2017 to pursue her dream of moving to New York City, Maddy worked at Margaret Sullivan Studio, where she expanded her expertise in library design and community -driven projects. In 2020, she founded her own design practice, 200 LBS, to focus on library design while branching into educational projects, graphic design, as well as multifamily housing. Maddy returned to Dwell Design Studio in 2021 and brought with her an inspiring level of maturity and a renewed creative vision. She continues to excel in concept design, setting a high standard for quality and innovation in every project she undertakes. Her dual role as a contributing team member at Dwell Design Studio and managing her independent practitioner business brings a unique dynamic to our firm. We especially enjoy that her overlap in specialties and expertise brings fresh ways of thinking to our office and team, effortlessly helping to advance our practice in meaningful and impactful ways. We’ve been thrilled to have her on our team and look forward to our continued partnership and collaboration with her.

Having served as Maddy’s mentor throughout her career, I have had the unique opportunity to observe her growth, even when we were not directly working together. From her accomplishments in New York to the founding of her practice, Maddy has continually demonstrated her resilience, ambition, and ability to lead with both creativity and empathy. She has also become an active mentor to younger professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that embodies the core values of our profession.

Maddy’s ambition to experience the architectural environment and contribute to cultural life in the UK reflects her commitment to personal and professional growth and her desire to contribute to the global architectural community. Maddy is an active member of the international organization Creative Mornings, both in her local chapter and as a visitor at other chapter meetings during her travels. While living in Atlanta and working at Dwell Design Studio, Maddy also frequently galvanizes our young studio employees to join her in our local AIA events and meetings, and he is excited to do the same and deepen her engagement in creative, artistic, and architecture organizations in the UK. Maddy has demonstrated regular cultural contributions throughout her professional and personal life in the arts, enjoying touring friends around the Atlanta Botanical Garden and volunteering at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art. After visiting the Chelsea Flower Show this past year, she expressed great interest and inspiration in contributing to annual design shows at Chelsea, Southport, or Tatton Park. I have no doubt Maddy will quickly become an active contributor to culture and arts in the UK. Maddy will continue working with Dwell Design Studio during her time in the UK, bringing the firm’s expertise in multi-family housing to a market where this field remains relatively underdeveloped. Dwell has a committed professional relationship with Maddy and her company, providing a consistent stream 1280 Hightower Trail Atlanta, GA 30350

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of projects and support. Through this collaboration, Maddy will maintain a secure source of income while developing her company interests in the UK. Dwell Design Studio and 200 LBS have agreed to a minimum of 20 work hours per week, including key responsibilities such as concept planning, virtual client meetings, and weekly training calls. This arrangement ensures that Maddy has the flexibility to pursue her professional ambitions, learning opportunities, and future endeavors while meeting Dwell Design Studio’s goals. Additionally, Maddy continues to collaborate with her previous employer, Margaret Sullivan, which provides further work opportunities and financial stability. Beyond these established partnerships, Maddy has made several business contacts in the UK, some of whom have expressed interest in her services. These UK connections present promising opportunities for Maddy’s personal growth, and this business collaboration in the UK will benefit the UK economy while presenting possible USA/UK economic opportunities for these UK-based companies.

Maddy’s skills in networking, galvanizing, and collaborating with others could create strong relationships between US and UK cultures and in architecture. Not only do we anticipate Maddy making valuable contributions in the UK through the knowledge she’s gained with Dwell Design Studio, but we’re also excited to see what she’ll learn and bring back from other architects in the UK, as well as the potential business opportunities this could open up for these companies. This might include different design approaches, innovative or historically significant materials less prevalent in the US, and unique insights into urban planning and architectural sustainability practices. Her visit to Speke Hall and Birkenhead Park on Merseyside and its historically significant impact on open space park development in the USA was particularly enlightening. I remember her enthusiastically discussing it with our team.

Witnessing Maddy’s evolution from a talented intern to a confident leader has been an unparalleled privilege. Seeing her achieve ambitious goals with determination, creativity, and grace has only reaffirmed my belief in her potential as a transformative force in our industry. I am confident that her move to the UK will unlock new opportunities for her to thrive while significantly enriching the architectural profession and the communities she serves.

Maddy Orick is an extraordinary talent who embodies the qualities of an emerging architectural leader.

Her passion, skill, and vision for the future of design make her an asset to any firm, institution, or community she engages with.

I wholeheartedly endorse Maddy’s application for a UK Visa Endorsement and do not doubt she will significantly contribute to the UK’s architectural and cultural landscape.

Sincerely, Emily Ann Norton Principal, Director of Operations Dwell Design Studio, LLC enorton@dwelldesignstudio.com

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Emily Norton, AIA Principal, Director of Operations

Emily Norton, AIA, is the Director of Operations and a Principal at Dwell Design Studio, a nationally recognized architectural firm with over 200 employees across seven offices in the United States. A registered architect in the state of Ohio and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), Emily has been instrumental in shaping Dwell’s growth and success. With nearly two decades of experience, she has helped deliver over 350,000 residential units and 2 million square feet of retail and commercial spaces, specializing in multifamily housing, mixeduse developments, and student living.

Emily leads the development of firm-wide standards and operational strategies, ensuring quality, efficiency, and consistency across projects. Her proactive approach, including engaging construction administration early in the design process, has helped streamline workflows and maintain project schedules. Committed to mentorship and professional development, Emily fosters collaboration and growth among teams, contributing to Dwell’s recognition as the AIA Georgia Architecture Firm of the Year in 2023. Her dedication to thoughtful design and process excellence continues to positively impact the built environment and the communities her projects serve.

Project Experience • RENDER Martin’s Crossing - Covington, GA Prototype, 315 Residential Units

• Crescent Atherton 346 Units

• RENDER Legacy Trail - Sarasota, GA Prototype, 450 Residential Units

• Crescent Riverwalk 394 Units, 52 million

• RENDER Stockbridge - Stockbridge, GA Prototype, 297 Residential Units

• North American Properties Avalon 250 Units, 32 million

• RENDER Turner Lake - Covington, GA Prototype, 300 Residential Units

• Pollack Shores The Brooklyn Riverside 315 units

• RENDER Manchester - Murfreesboro, TN Prototype, 309 Residential Units

• Alliance Residential Co. Broadstone Hyde Park 265 Units, 32 million

• Crescent Novel West Midtown 340 Residential Units

• Alliance Residential Co. Broadstone Folly Beach - 294 Units

• Crescent O4W 233 Residential Units, 48 million

• 1824 Defoor 236 Units

• Crescent Westshore 340 Units, 51 million

• Aspire North Druid Hills 310 Units

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• Crescent Perimeter 320 Units, 50 million

20thNovember 2024 Re: Global Talent VISA – Maddy Orik Royal Institute of British Architects 66 Portland Place London, W1B 1AD Dear Sirs, I met Maddy Orick at our studio in London this year and subsequently online following her return to the US. During both meetings she has expressed a very keen, proactive interest in the UK architecture profession and working in London.

As she does not currently have a work visa, Maddy’s visits to the UK have been for short periods of time, thus her participation is currently limited. Despite this, she has expressed a keen interest in joining RIBA and the W Programme and has expressed a desire to volunteer at art and architecture events such as the London Festival of Architecture. She has already joined the branches of UK organisations such as Creative Mornings.

Maddy shows strong promise in the areas of architectural design, with many skills and experience already under her belt. These include - BIM modelling, Build-to-Rent housing and cultural buildings.

BIM software knowledge in architecture is still in its infancy in the UK and therefore is in high demand. Maddy has been working with BIM software for her whole career and has led the transition to BIM in US practices. UK architectural practices would benefit from this expertise.

We discussed her designs of cultural buildings such as public libraries. Having worked with renowned designer Margaret Sullivan for much of her career, Maddy could bring in-depth knowledge of cultural spaces, placemaking techniques, community engagement strategies, and library architecture to the UK. This is important as we try to build better more inclusive, community centric places.

With her experience in Build-to-Rent residential architecture (known as multifamily homes in the US) Maddy has a history of working rapidly to produce designs and production information that address needs efficiently and effectively. With the government’s focus on new housing and with the Build-to-Rent market in the UK still in its infancy Maddy would be a fantastic contributor to this sector.

We are happy to support Maddy Orick’s application for a Global Talent Visa. Her record has demonstrated strong promise in many areas. Many of her skills and experience are in parts of the industry which are still in their infancy here in the UK – these along with her drive and enthusiasm will be invaluable to the UK. We look forward to seeing more of her in the UK. Regards

Justin Nicholls Director, Fathom Architects justinnicholls@fathomarchitects.com

20thNovember 2024 Re: Global Talent VISA – Maddy Orik Justin Nicholls, Director Royal Institute of British Architects BSc(Hons), MA(RCA), RIBA, ARB, FRSA 66 Portland Place London, W1B 1AD Justin founded Fathom Architects and leads the design direction of the practice with a combination of his inquisitive nature, creativity and proven technical skill.

Dear Sirs, His architecture career spans over 30 years. During 11 years at Foster + Partners, Justin worked on a series of international projects including Beijing International Airport, leaving Iasmet Maddy Orick at our studio in London year and subsequently onlineHere following Project Director in 2004 to become one this of the original Partners of Make. he ledher a return to the US. During both meetings she has expressed a very keen, proactive interest team focused on heritage, residential and higher education for 12 years, delivering high in the UK architecture profession andWaterside, working inThe London. profile projects including Grosvenor Crown Estate’s St James’s Market and over 60,000sqm of world class research buildings for The University of Oxford.

As she does not currently have a work visa, Maddy’s visits to the UK have been for short periods time, thus participation currently limited.

Despite this, she has Justin is of a member ofher Westminster andisOxford Design Review Panels tasked withexpressed asupporting keen interest in joining RIBA the W Programme and has expressed to communities, local and authorities and developers in the delivery aofdesire high-quality volunteer and architecture as the London Festival of Architecture.

She design. Heatis art a Fellow of the Royalevents Societysuch of Arts, and a Freeman of the City of London as has already joined branches of UK organisations a Liveryman of the the Company of Chartered Architects.such as Creative Mornings.

Maddy shows strong in the areas of architectural with many skills and A member of the RIBApromise Education Committee, Justin is partdesign, of a team who develop the experience already under her belt.

These include BIM modelling, Build-to-Rent housingHe agenda for changes in the structure, content and delivery of UK architecture education. and buildings. was cultural a tutor at UCL’s Bartlett School of Architecture for 12 years and an External Examiner at University of Greenwich. He is an examiner for the University of Westminster and the BIM softwareAssociation. knowledge in architecture is still in its infancy in the UK and therefore is in Architecture high demand. Maddy has been working with BIM software for her whole career and has led the transition to BIM in US practices. UK architectural practices would benefit from this expertise.

We discussed her designs of cultural buildings such as public libraries. Having worked with renowned designer Margaret Sullivan for much of her career, Maddy could bring in-depth knowledge of cultural spaces, placemaking techniques, community engagement strategies, and library architecture to the UK. This is important as we try to build better more inclusive, community centric places.

With her experience in Build-to-Rent residential architecture (known as multifamily homes in the US) Maddy has a history of working rapidly to produce designs and production information that address needs efficiently and effectively. With the government’s focus on new housing and with the Build-to-Rent market in the UK still in its infancy Maddy would be a fantastic contributor to this sector.

We are happy to support Maddy Orick’s application for a Global Talent Visa. Her record has demonstrated strong promise in many areas. Many of her skills and experience are in parts of the industry which are still in their infancy here in the UK – these along with her drive and enthusiasm will be invaluable to the UK. We look forward to seeing more of her in the UK. Regards

Justin Nicholls Director, Fathom Architects justinnicholls@fathomarchitects.com

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Significant and International media recognition 2022 — Jacksonville Daily Record Children’s area renovations at Highlands and Charles Webb Wesconnett libraries 2021 — Australian Library and Information Association Changing Spaces Library Design Virtual Conference 2021 (Margaret Sullivan as keynote speaker - dissemination of knowledge) 2019 — Aalborg Bibliotekerne library “artikel” 2019 — Library Journal Public Properties | LJ’s 2019 Design Institutes, Colorado Springs and Austin (Panelist, Speaker on Resilient Design and Expert Library Designer) 2019 — Library Journal 4 Design Challenges from Pikes Peak | Design Institute Colorado Springs (Library Design Community Engagement Leader) Maddy Orick served as lead architecture designer on all projects above (Jacksonville Public Library branches Highlands and Charles Webb Wesconnett; and New Haven Free Public Library Ives Squared).

Please see following letter of support from Margaret Sullivan Studio confirming direct involvement and contribution.

July 18, 2024 For the attention of the Royal Institute of British Architects: This is a letter of support written to certify the contributions of Madeline (Maddy) Orick as lead architectural designer with Margaret Sullivan Studio on the following projects: New Haven Free Public Library, Ives Squared Anne Arundel County Public Library, Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library Jacksonville Public Library, Highlands Regional Jacksonville Public Library, Webb Wesconnett

Maddy also contributed to architectural drawings and design for the following: Greenville County Library Five Forks Branch Richland County Libraries Main, Northeast, & Southeast Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information or clarification.

Margaret Sullivan, Principal margaret@margaretsullivanllc.com (646) 785-9841

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Public Properties | LJ’s 2019 Design Institutes, Colorado Springs and Austin

Public Properties | LJ’s 2019 Design Institutes, Colorado Springs and Austin

by Lisa Peet & Meredith Schwartz Schwartz Decby 24,Lisa 2019Peet | Filed&inMeredith News

Dec 24, 2019 | Filed in News When creating sustainable library designs, planners start by looking at elements that can be reused. Much inspired and practical design has When creating sustainable library designs, planners start by looking at emerged by repurposing and building on or around what already exists: elements that can be reused. Much inspired and practical design has structures, materials, public spaces, personnel—and, as two recent Library Journal Design Institutes demonstrated—community. emerged by repurposing and building on or around what already exists:

LJ’s Design Institutes in Colorado Springs, CO, held at the Pikes Peak structures, materials, public spaces, personnel—and, as two recent Library Library District (PPLD) on September 13, and Austin, TX, at the Austin Public Library (APL) on October 14, Journal Design Institutes demonstrated—community. highlighted regenerative, sustainable design. Building from the ground up offers the chance to control variables to reflect 21st-century energy and material usage ideals, but new construction is often out of reach financially.

LJ’s Design Institutes in Colorado Springs, CO, held at the Pikes Peak Ratio | HPA Principal Dennis Humphries echoed Carl Elefante’s belief that “The greenest building is the one Library District (PPLD) on September 13, and Austin, TX, at the Austin Public Library (APL) on October 14, that is already built.”

highlighted regenerative, sustainable design. Building from the ground up offers the chance to control variables to reflect 21st-century energy and material usage ideals, but new construction is often out of reach financially.

SURatio STAIN ABLYPrincipal STRUCTDennis URED Humphries echoed Carl Elefante’s belief that “The greenest building is the one | HPA Gailthat Vittori, co-director of the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems and 2014-2019 Board Chair of is already built.”

Green Business Certification Inc., kicked off the Austin event with a keynote on how buildings can advance health and environmental goals. She urged library leaders and their architects to set ambitious goals for themselves and their buildings: “Do things because they’re hard,” she said, and cited the host library, Austin’s Sflagship, USTAwhich INAwas BLorganized Y STRaround UCTthe URcentral ED aim to be “the best daylit library in the world” while also new addressing stormwater management (crucial in an area facing both flooding and drought), the heat island effect, Gailbiodiversity, Vittori, co-director oflibrary—in the Center for Maximum Potential Building and 2014-2019 Board Chair of every is attainable for every Colorado, for example, rainwater runoff can’t Systems bewas legally loss ofaspect and climate warming.

In Austin, she said, the library’s eco-consciousness partcollected of a for non-agricultural reasons—there are many ways that libraries can incorporate regenerative components into Green Business Certification Inc., kicked off the Austin event with a keynote on how buildings can advance larger city project to achieve carbon neutral city operations by 2020 and zero waste by 2040. new structures.

health and environmental goals. She urged library leaders and their architects to set ambitious goals for

An themselves expert panel onand Regenerative Design all“Do agreed: The because they’re hard,” she said, and cited the host library, Austin’s their buildings: things ideal is a challenge, but not as far out of reach as many new flagship, which was organized around the central aim to be “the best daylit library in the world” while also might think—and can pay off for those thinking long-term. addressing stormwater management (crucial in an area facing both flooding and drought), the heat island effect, Humphries pointed to an Idaho library that used crosslaminated of scrap lumber gluedIn Austin, she said, the library’s eco-consciousness was part of a loss oftimber—smaller biodiversity,pieces and climate warming. together—for its floor and wall construction. This larger city project to achieve carbon neutral city operations by 2020 and zero waste by 2040. decision promoted environmentally responsible foresting, he explained, and produced ten percent less carbon dioxide than cutting new timber.

Resist the urge to value engineer your project yourself, said Jill Eyres, senior associate at Group 4 Architecture.

“Work with designers so you don’t have to make choices between what’s affordable versus what you feel is right.”

SMART DESIGN CHOICES Maddy Orick from Margaret Sullivan Studio and Jill Eyres from Group 4 shared thoughts on regenerative design in Colorado Springs.

Regenerative design is not always about physical Photos by Kevin Henegan resources. Eyres pointed to the High Prairie Library, with its garden that enables the library to partner with the local food bank. “That’s a regenerative way of looking at library service.” Community can also be thought of as a regenerative resource, said Maddy Orick designer at Margaret Sullivan Studio. “If you’re building community well, then you’re building regenerative community. If you design your library in the beginning to react to things in the future, you’re designing a cost effective building.”

The community also needs to buy into the idea of a library that may cost more up front in order to invest in its future. Local funding and grants can help, but ultimately, noted Humphries, the library needs to make a case for the value of sustainable building. now “We’re the most trusted institution America.

We should have very high Subscribe to unlock unlimited access to in our award-winning coverage. standards,” he said. “It’s the right thing to do.” As it’s always more expensive to redesign or retrofit for S U it B SaCpoint R I B E to get what you want funded at the sustainability than to build it in in the first place, he said, make start. John Chrastka, founder of library funding PAC EveryLibrary, addressed how best to get community buy in and to back funding at the levels needed.

If that’s not possible, added ArchNexus principal Jeff Davis, “sometimes you can plan: ‘net zero ready’ or ‘solar ready.’” He cited a project that couldn’t fund solar panels at the time of construction, so the library designed a storage room that could someday become a solar power converter room, complete with cable-ready conduit.

“By the time the project was constructed, the grant had come through,” said Davis. “But whether it had been a few months or several years, the library would have been ready.”

THE PUBLIC PROCESS When it comes to placemaking, said Denver City Librarian Michelle Jeske in her Colorado keynote, “The

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4 Design Challenges from Pikes Peak | Design Institute Colorado Springs

by Lisa Peet & Meredith Schwartz Dec 24, 2019 | Filed in News

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At LJ’s 2019 Design Institutes in Colorado Springs, CO, held at the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) on Designpublic Challenges from Pikes | Design Institute Colorado Springs | Library Journal September 13,4four libraries inPeak California, Idaho, Texas, and Arizona enlisted architects and attendees to brainstorm on upcoming library design challenges.

Preston Royal Branch, TX Campbell Library, CA

ARCHITECT Margaret Sullivan Studio THE CHALLENGE Arch Located} inNexus an affluent suburb, the Preston Royal ARCHITECT

Branch of the Dallas Public Library serves a wide range of users, from THE CHALLENGE Situated just a few blocks from eBay headquarters, retirees looking for a traditional library experience to busy parents seeking Campbell Library serves a diverse population of young professionals, tech engaging programming for children. The branch also serves as a folks, and commuters, as well as poorer Chinese-, Vietnamese-, and community hub, attracting users from surrounding communities. Seniors Spanish-speaking residents from San José. According to Campbell often complain about the noise levels, especially during youth programs.

Librarian Peggy Tomasso, the library’s current design prevents giving users The branch is small and features a mostly open floor plan with some stacks the best experience and service possible. One entrance, from the parking obscuring sightlines. Parking is limited; patrons often complain about area, has non–ADA compliant ramps to its upper and lower levels. A having to park in a faraway back lot. Though not designated as a historic grassy moat surrounds the lower level, and people experiencing building, many longtime residents have great pride in the library (especially homelessness have set up camp there. Wayfinding and security are the unusual arched ceiling) and do not want renovations to strip away the concerns, with a single elevator and small stairwell at one end of the core architecture. The goal is to meet the changing needs of seniors, building connecting the two floors. Another missing element, said Tomasso, young families, tutors, and entrepreneurs, defining dedicated spaces while is quiet space. offering flexibility in a small footprint.

THE BRAINSTORM ArchNexus’s Jeff Davis and Aaron Arbuckle divided THE BRAINSTORM “Unconventional is our M.O.,” stated Margaret Sullivan the group into three teams, each tackling connections, wayfinding, and Studios (MSS) designers Lyna Vuong and Maddy Orick. Using retail, security; major functions; and operational functions and sight lines. “How service design, and human development as guides and inspiration, MSS do we open up the space and connect the two floors?” queried Davis. team members used a collaborative, community-based approach. They Suggestions included filling in the moat to expand programmable outdoor handed out a guide describing various personas—including a young family space, adding an amphitheater for storytime, putting in an atrium and a with two working parents, a grandmother looking for intergenerational glass- enclosed staff workroom downstairs, and situating the stairwell in programming, and a nanny seeking to engage her young charge while the center of the library rather than on one side. To better market the library, sharpening her English skills, among others—and asked each group to pick prune shrubs on the lower level so people can see inside and activate the one. Groups had to first answer questions: What are their needs?, What adult area with computers and technology. Davis’s big idea was to take are their curiosities?, And how can the spaces help them achieve those advantage of natural light with a skylight across the entire top of the library outcomes? The teams then cut-and-pasted components onto a floor plan to design the library for their chosen persona, considering service areas, furnishing and equipment, noise levels, and traffic flows. Ideas included a mobile Maker station, moveable stacks, a much-smaller circulation desk, and an outdoor garden.—Kiera Parrott

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International awards 2024 — ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards (Pleasant Hill Library, with MSS and BCJ) 2019 — National Medal for Museum and Library Service (New Haven Free Public Library, with MSS)

Maddy Orick served as lead architecture designer on MSS’s team for the new Contra Costa County Public Library’s Pleasant Hill Library branch in collaboration with overall design team including Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

Please see following letter of support from David Andreini previously of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson confirming direct involvement and contribution.

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Date:

October 23, 2017

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Pleasant Hill Library

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Programming & Visioning Kick-Off Meeting

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Pleasant Hill

Michael Harris, Mayor Sue Noack, Councilmember June Catalano, City Manager Andrew Murray, Assistant City Manager Martin Nellis, Public Information Officer August 27, 2024 Greg Fuz, City Planner Contra Costa Libraries Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian Allison McKee, Deputy County Librarian Royal Institute of British Architects Brooke Converse, Public Information Officer 66 Portland Place Pleasant Hill Library Patrick Remer, Community Library Manager London, W1B 1AD Swinerton Management & Consulting John Baker, Interim Project Manager Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Karl Backus David Andreini Michael Kross SUBJECT: Maddy Orick – Pleasant Hill Library project participation Annelise Pitts Margaret Sullivan Studios Margaret Sullivan Einwiller Kuehl Sara Kuehl Dear Royal Institute of British Architects:

I am writing to formally certify that Maddy Orick was an integral part of the design team for the Pleasant Hill Distribution: Design Team, Andrew Murray, John Baker (for distribution) Library project, working collaboratively with Margaret Sullivan Studio and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

Maddy's contributions were crucial to the project's success, culminating in the Pleasant Hill Library winning the prestigious ALA/IIDA award in June of 2024.

Meetings were held in the Community Room at Pleasant Hill City Hall to introduce the team, to gain an understanding of strategic planning and community engagement efforts to date, and to determine a work plan the Programming & Visioning phase of the project.

Sincerely, ACTION ITEMS: BCJ

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Send description of Town Hall Meeting to be used by Pleasant Hill, CCC Libraries, and PH Library when publicizing upcoming meetings Develop proposed agendas for Workshop Cluster #1 meetings and workshops

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Develop list of focus group participants Schedule 11/6 check-in call (web conference with screen sharing capabilities preferred)

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Complete “Branch Manager Questionnaire” and return to design team before next programming workshop

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Gregory R. Mottola, FAIA, MRAIC PrincipalCity of Pleasant Hill • Develop proposed participant list for Working Group

Pleasant Hill Library

DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Personal Introductions • Attendees introduced themselves, and indicated reasons that they’re looking forward to the process 2. Project Schedule Overview • The design team presented the over-arching project schedule, and described the objectives for each phase of the project.

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Pleasant Hill Library Receives AIA California Urban Design Award 09 Aug 2024 AIA California’s Urban Design Awards recognize excellence in the creation, improvement, and sustainability of our physical environment by architects and landscape architects.

A community library rich in outdoor amenities and natural renovation. The site intervention to provide retention and flood control is beautifully done: it’s an innovative infrastructure improvement that makes the library project much more expansive and provides an important community experience.

2024 AIA California Urban Design Awards Jury Pleasant Hill Library, the city’s first civic building in nearly thirty years, is a welcoming

community destination where residents of all ages feel encouraged to learn, create, and

explore. City and project team, including EinwillerKuehl Landscape Architecture, Margaret

Sullivan Studio, and others, conducted extensive public engagement to identify community needs and define the spaces that would support diverse programming. Community

feedback was also important to creating a civic space that encouraged flow between

indoor and outdoor environments and exploration of new and revitalized landscape around

the project.

The design of the library, which is targeting Net Zero Energy, demonstrates an integrated

and cohesive architectural, landscape, and infrastructure solution. The library’s site design

involved extensive flood mitigation, in coordination with adjacent housing, roadwork, and sports fields projects. This included raising the finished grades of the library building site by an average of 4 feet, lowering the adjacent sports field to accept floodwater, and creating bioretention basins between the library and Grayson Creek. These basins

naturally filter stormwater runoff while also retaining floodwaters when Grayson Creek

overflows its banks. New bicycle and pedestrian pathways weave throughout the site,

linking Monticello Avenue with a new tree-lined promenade and flexible-use entry plaza in front of the library.

The Pleasant Hill Library team included Swinerton Management and Consulting, BHM

Construction, EinwillerKuehl Landscape Architecture, Margaret Sullivan Studio, Rutherford & Chekene, Introba, Apeiro Design, Sherwood Engineers, and Etsuki Creative, with photography by Matthew Millman. Learn more about the project below.

– 2024 Urban Design Award Recipients Announced by AIA California

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2021 Cabell County Public Library (Huntington, WV) Highwood Public Library (Highwood, IL) Memphis Public Libraries (Memphis, TN) High Desert Museum (Bend, OR) Mississippi Children's Museum (Jackson, MS) Museo de Arte de Ponce (Ponce, PR) Back to Top

2019 Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Library, Sequim, WA Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI New Haven Free Public Library, New Haven, CT Gulfport Public Library, Gulfport, FL Meridian District Library, Meridian, ID Barona Cultural Center and Museum, Lakeside, CA Children's Museum, San Diego, CA

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International publications 2023 — American Libraries Magazine Library Design Showcase: The year’s most impressive new and renovated libraries (Pleasant Hill Library, with MSS and BCJ) 2022 — Architect Magazine The Library as Intercommunity Hub (Annapolis Library, with MSS) 2019 — Library Journal Future Flexible | New Landmark Libraries 2019 (New Haven Free Public Library) 2019 — American Libraries Magazine Library Design Showcase: The year’s most impressive new and renovated libraries (New Haven Free Public Library, New Haven, CT; Richland Library Main, Columbia, SC; Five Forks Branch, Greenville Libraries, Greenville, SC; with MSS) Maddy Orick served as lead architecture designer on MSS’s team for the all above projects (Pleasant Hill Library, Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, New Haven Free Public Library Ives Squared, and Greenville Libraries Five Forks Branch).

Please see following letter of support from Margaret Sullivan Studio confirming direct involvement and contribution.

July 18, 2024 For the attention of the Royal Institute of British Architects: This is a letter of support written to certify the contributions of Madeline (Maddy) Orick as lead architectural designer with Margaret Sullivan Studio on the following projects: New Haven Free Public Library, Ives Squared Anne Arundel County Public Library, Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library Jacksonville Public Library, Highlands Regional Jacksonville Public Library, Webb Wesconnett

Maddy also contributed to architectural drawings and design for the following: Greenville County Library Five Forks Branch Richland County Libraries Main, Northeast, & Southeast Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information or clarification.

Margaret Sullivan, Principal margaret@margaretsullivanllc.com (646) 785-9841

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Future Flexible | New Landmark Libraries 2019

by Emily Puckett Rodgers Dec 16, 2019 | Filed in Design

This year’s round of New Landmark Libraries, our third focused on public libraries, relies on updated criteria to focus on how libraries are cocreating with their communities to inform the design of building projects.

Our 2019 NLL series sought projects completed between January 2016 and March 1, 2019, whether extensive renovations or new buildings.

Project coordinator Emily Puckett Rodgers, space design and assessment librarian at the University of Michigan Library, received more than 35 submissions from across North America. Five judges reviewed submissions in two rounds. The leadership of six winners and four honorable mentions shines through as landmarks for others to use as benchmark.

TRENDS AT A GLANCE The shortlisted libraries featured persistent, creative, and inclusive design practices, often spanning many years.

Universal design is integrated into every facet of design and execution across new buildings, renovations, and historic preservation efforts. Community-created artwork, often commissioned by the library or executed in partnership with museums, abound. Taking advantage of existing infrastructure was a sustainable and costeffective solution for many libraries and yielded serendipitous results. Many of the buildings are setting the standard for regenerative design practices that improve local water systems and add energy back into power grids.

Our landmarks feature color palettes, materials, and design features that celebrate and reflect the vernacular aesthetic of their region. Half Moon Bay evokes the coastal landscape with soft hues while the Varina Area Library mimics tobacco sheds in form and use of red brick. These landmarks also key partners in economic and cultural revitalization in communities big and small, pushing the boundaries of what library users can expect. Our 2019 NLL libraries celebrate diversity and bring communities together to share, learn, create, and explore.

DESIGN FOR ALL We found that landmarks are more fully incorporating principles of universal design into their buildings. From responsiveness to community input to choosing furnishings and finishes, these buildings create solutions for intuitive and simple use, low physical effort, equity and equality in use, and services and spaces at a variety of scales. They all incorporated accessibility into their entrances and parking structures, from adding elevators to redesigning and re-siting entrances in renovated buildings.

Tulsa City-County Library’s daytime storage lockers let visitors, including and homeless patrons, store personal items so they can focus on experiencing programming and use resources more easily. Comfort rooms offer a place to nurse, administer medication, meditate, or perform other activities that might otherwise disrupt a patron’s ability to seamlessly use the library.

2019 WINNERS Clockwise from l.: Ives Squared Library, New Haven Free Public Library, CT, photo by Garrett Rowland; Tulsa City-County Library’s Central library, photo by Lara Swimmer; King County Library System’s Tukwila Library, photo ©Patrick Bennett

Aisles between the Varina Area Library’s in-unit LED-outfitted shelves, are extra wide, making access for Subscribe to unlock access tomore our award-winning coverage. wheelchair users easier.

No shelfnow is more than six unlimited feet tall. Materials are visible and easier to access for patrons and staff. Spaces are designed with multifunctionality in mind. At the Tulsa City-County Library, a recording studio is designed to double as quiet space for thoseS with U B Ssensory C R I B E sensitivities.

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Thank you

A note from Maddy: Thank you very much for this opportunity to apply for your endorsement of the Global Talent Exceptional Promise Visa.

I am thrilled at the prospect of collaborating with my UK colleagues in London to share my expertise and expand our understanding of the needs of libraries and other structures worldwide.

I am available for any questions or further discussion of the topics I have touched upon in this application.

Again, thank you very much for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.

Maddy Orick