Hello, this is my portfolio that showcases a collaboration of different architectural and personal designs I have worked on while studying at the University of Kansas.
From a young age, I’ve had a passion for art and design ranging from drawing, to design based video games, to now studying architecture.
In my free time I enjoy everything sports. Sports have always been a second passion to me after art and design.
» Took orders, served food and drinks, bussed tables
Wasabi Hinkaku East
» May 2020 - present
» Work as a server and bartender
» Take orders, serve food, make alcoholic beverages
Member of Delta Chi Fraternity
» Member of Executive Board, Public Relations (2023-2024)
» Apparel Design Chair (2022-2024)
» Attendant of Regional Leadership Conference (March 2023)
Student Mentorship Collaborative
» Mentor for 1st year architecture studio
» 2023 - present
Achievements
» University of Kansas Honor Roll (Fall 2021, Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
» AIA Wichita Scholarship recipient
» Fritz Rhekopf Architecture Scholarship recipient
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Film Row Arts Center 01
18th and Broadway, Kansas City, MO
Year: Spring 2023, Arch 509
Professor: Marianne Remboldt
Medium: Sketchup, Lumion, Physical Modeling
The Film Row Arts Center serves as a bridge between the traditional and contemporary architectural styles of Kansas City’s Film Row. The arts center’s design not only pays tribute to the rich heritage of Film row’s traditional architecture, but also celebrates the evolution of Kansas City’s artistic and cultural landscape. Its integration of old and new architecture styles invites visitors to appreciate the city’s dynamic history and evolution.
Form Placement:
Two dynamic forms are placed onto the site to match the existing terrain.
Two separate forms are merged together to create a unified structure.
Form Integration: Program Separation:
Central form is dynamic structure programmatic
W 17th.
W 18th.
Broadway Boulevard
Separation:
Urban Integration:
Form Extrusion: shifted creating a structure further distinguishes the spaces.
Corners of the building form are sliced off to match the existing urban landscape.
The two main forms are extruded to add a second floor, enhancing program and spatial distinction.
Central Street
Art Center Plans
First Floor: 1/16” = 1’
1. Theatre Foyer
Movie Theatre
Film Vault
Archive Room
Learning Room
Workshop
Film Studio
Bathrooms
1st Floor Theatre Foyer
Art Center Plans
Second Floor: 1/16” = 1’
1. Gallery Space
Outdoor Gallery Space
Business Lobby
Offices
Bathrooms
Mechanical Room
Outdoor Garden Space
Conference Room
Art Gallery Space
Art Gallery Business
Spatial Dynamics
WOODSHOP
1st Floor Foyer Patio
Ryan Gray Playground Pavilion 02
1045 Hilltop Drive, Lawrence, KS
Year: Fall 2023, Arch 509
Professor: Keith Van de Reit
Client: Hillcrest Elementary School
Awards: AGA Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing
The Ryan Gray Pavilion was a new addition to the Ryan Gray Playground for All at Hillcrest Elementary School in Lawrence, Kansas. The Pavilion encapsulates the diverse community at the school through the pleated roof form and different colors scattered throughout the roof system. The Pavilion works with the playground, adding a shaded area for the students to rest as well as a rain garden along the backside to catch rain runoff, and serve as a teaching element for the students.
Student Team:
Ocean Babcock
Allison Brooks
Natalie Chalona
Monet Defreece
Anna Dority
Ellie Goodman
Matthew Hahn
Shyann Jonscher
Alice Kucherov
Ashley Loza-Hernandez
Nick Peterson
Kevin Rauch
Jeffery Tistoj-Lara
Jillian Tomlinson
Rich Wiggins
Elaina Wright
Design Process
Motion Stop
The “Motion Stop” was a design proposal for our shade pavilion, inspired by the flight pattern of a hawk, symbolically connecting to the school’s mascot. This innovative design not only offered functional shade but also embodied the spirit and identity of the school.
4’2” x 5’ x 9” beam
6” diameter, 11’ tall column
Structural Mock-ups
During the design process, I was apart of a group tasked with mocking up different structural connections for the pavilion. We experimented with different ways of bolting and welding parts together, some of which we used in the final form of the pavilion.
Rain Garden
During the design process, two other students and I were put in charge of designing a rain garden to capture rain runoff and allow it to absorb into the soil. After experimenting with different stone layouts, soil absorption calculations, and native plant types, we were able to create a rain garden that efficiently collects storm runoff from the pitched roof of the pavilion. This rain garden not only efficiently collects storm runoff but can also be used as a teaching element for the students to learn about native plants and gardening.
Student Team: Ellie Goodman and Rich Wiggins
Fabrication
In-house Fabrication
Fabrication in the warehouse consisted of a lot of long days steel cutting, grinding, welding, and many other forms of fabrication to prepare our steel for galvanization and powder coating
On Site Fabrication
Once the steel was galvanized and powder coated, we began work on-site which consisted of digging foundation holes, securing columns, girders, and joists, and finally applying roof tiles using screws and rivets.
The Ryan Gray
KC Artisan Spirits Gallery 03
18th and Oak Street, Kansas City, MO
Year: Spring 2024, Arch 508
Professor: Todd Achelpohl
Medium: Revit, Sketchup, Lumion
The KC Artisan Spirits Gallery is a distillery located in the heart of the Crossroads in downtown Kansas City. The Distillery is multiprogram building. To separate the programs the building is split through the core to allow for separation of program with the implementation of multiple outdoor event spaces. Each outdoor space is thoughtfully designed to enhance the visitor experience, creating a unique blend of distilling operations and public gathering. The building features distillation facilities, tasting rooms, public bars, and event spaces that showcase the craft of spirit-making.
Context Map Key:
Building Site
Building Parking
Nearby Bars/Distilleries
Notable Buildings
Highways
Railroads
Early Form Development:
Distillery Plans
Below Grade: 1/32” = 1’
First Floor: 1/32” = 1’
Distillery Lobby
Tour Staging and Retail
Tasting Bar
Retail Bar
Retail/Event Bar
Bathrooms
Electrical Room
Loading Dock
Barrel Storage
Main Meter Room
Outdoor Event Space
Distillery Plans
Second Floor: 1/32” = 1’
2nd Floor Event Space
Structural Systems
Structural Design:
The structure is supported by foundation walls that enclose the entire below-grade area. The above ground structure features an exposed steel framework on the interior, with curtain walls forming the exterior enclosure.
Wall Assembly and Section Details
Roof Terrace Detail:
Due to the spaces below the floor deck housing the distilling and aging operations, the walls and ceiling of these spaces do not require insulation. The spaces within the building housing the public environment do require insulation.
1
Bonding Pad with Flex Anchor
1/2” GFRC Panels
Galvanized Steel Connecting Bar
L-Bracket and Bolts
1/2” Perforated Copper Panels
2
1/2” Gypsum Board
Tyvek Vapor Barrier
1/2” Plywood Sheathing
6” Galvanized Steel Stud Wall
1/2” Rigid Board Sheathing
Tyvek Moisture Barrier
3
K-Series Open Web Steel Joists
W16 x 100 Wide Flange Beam
Corrugated Steel Deck
5” Concrete Slab
Continuous Moisture Barrier
Plastic Telescope Pedestals
1” Concrete Pavers
Architecture in Asia 05
Seoul, South Korea and Tokyo/Osaka, Japan
Year: Winter 2023-2024, Arch 690
Professor: Jae Chang and Kapila Silva
Medium: Photography, Sketching
During my junior year, I had the opportunity to study abroad and learn about the diverse cultures of Korea and Japan, and how they impact architectural design. This was a rewarding trip that gave me insight into how different countries combat climate and different weather conditions as well as designing in a way that benefits their cultures.
Seoul, South Korea
Osaka, Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan
Apparel Design 06
T-Shirts, Polos, Sweatshirts, Jerseys
Year: 2022-2024
Medium: Photography, Sketching, Photoshop
Client: Delta Chi Fraternity
Outside of architecture, apparel design has been an interest of mine. I have spent time working as my fraternity’s apparel design chair. During my time in this position, I have designed shirts for different events such as Christmas, The Super Bowl, Halloween, Family weekend, and more.
