Stavrakakis Portfolio by mstavrakakis

Third Year Architecture Student MARI ANNA STAVRAKAKI S

C O N T A C T

504-400-8055

mstavr1@lsu edu

www linkedin com/in/mstavrakakis

E D U C A T I O N

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Architecture

GPA: 3 50

May 2027

ST MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL

Cum Laude

Class of 2022

S K I L L S

Communication

Teamwork & Leadership

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Rhino 3D 7 0

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Firefly

Laser Cutting

Scale Model Building

*Currently taking a Revit course

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

THE PLANT GALLERY

New Orleans, LA

Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

Collaborated with landscape & interior designers to create sustainable and visually appealing outdoor & indoor spaces

Developed strong team work and problem-solving skills by collaborating with coworkers and designers

Gained knowledge and hands-on experience in applying ecological design principles

Handled administrative tasks such as maintaining client records and organizing project documentation

I N V O L V E M E N T

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS

AIAS at LSU

2022 - Present

Participate in workshops and events that expand my design skills and knowledge of the field

Collaborate with peers on designs fostering teamwork and problem solving

HELLENIC DANCERS OF NEW ORLEANS

Cultural Dance Group

2018 - Present

Hellenic dance group dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of traditional Greek dancing through performances and community engagement

President’s List, Fall 2023

Dean’s List, Fall 2022 - Spring 2024

Fred Manis Scholarship in Architecture

Projects

Horizons: Children’s Art & Learning Center

The Urban Farmstead

Health Education & Research Annex

The Zydeco Sun Pavilion

Installation

LSU Campus Mounds

Techniques

Vértice House

Digital Photo Manipulation

I n f i l l B u i l d i n g o n t h e H i g h L i n e i n H u d s o n Y a r d s , M a n h a t t a n

Designed to inspire creativity & education through the arts for disadvantaged youth in NYC, this building features a multitude of spaces that foster artistic exploration & community engagement. Its rooftop gardens & bird habitat offer a sanctuary for both children and urban wildlife- specifically birds.

T H E U R B A N F A R M S T E A D

S i t e L o c a t i o n : T h e H i g h L i n e i n H u d s o n Y a r d s , M a n h a t t a n

Just as the Elevated West Line once provided goods to the people of Manhattan, the Urban Farmer strives to do the same through its use of green space and hydroponics. Our design allows for a diverse and harmonious flow of users from the High Line to the ground. Additionally, The Urban Farmer provides a large gathering space for community events that give back to the people of Manhattan. Our intent behind the Urban Farmer lies strongly in the effort to expand biodiversity in the Upper West Side, provide food through rainwater collection, and create a space where humans and nature can thrive

Longitudinal Section

Transverse Section

Rhino 3D Model

H E A L T H E D U C A T I O N & R E S E A R C H A N N E X

T H E Z Y D E C O S U N P A V I L I O N

S i t e L o c a t i o n : L e v e e o n t h e M i s s i s s i p p i R i v e r i n B a t o n R o u g e , L A

The Zydeco Sun Pavilion offers an immersive experience that pays homage to Zydeco music and culture through its contemporary design and use of light and shadows. Drawing inspiration from this unique genre, the pavilion’s architectural elements mimic the pattern of accordion bellows, casting the changing shadows of the sun as it rises and sets. As the sun moves across the sky from east to west, each beam produces ever-changing shadows creating a heightened awareness of time resembling all the ways in which Zydeco music transcends time, providing unity within the community.

Site Plan

Site Diagrams

L S U C A M P U S M O U N D S I N S T A L L A T I O N

This installation was design to honor the historical and cultural significance of the LSU Campus Mounds Suspended within the wooden structure are hand crafted yarn lanterns symbolizing significant colors in Native American culture These hung lanterns are shaped to frame the right mound, which sway in the wind creating an immersive experience bringing the installation to life As the wind moved through the structure, it created a dynamic, living effect, drawing attention to the natural historical beauty of the sight.