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.
» Architectural intern assisting in model making, details, ect.
» Attend client meetings and on-site construction meetings
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
» March 2017 - August 2023
» Worked as a cashier and cook
» Manager of new store opening (August 2023)
Wasabi Hinkaku East
» May 2024 - September 2024
» 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 and 2nd year architecture studios
» August 2023 - present
Achievements
» University of Kansas Honor Roll (2021-2024)
» AIA Wichita Scholarship recipient
» Fritz Rhekopf Architecture Scholarship recipient
» Miller-Lucas Make a Difference Award
Wall System (Arch 108, Fall 2021)
The
Red Rock Park Residences
The Ryan Gray Playground Pavilion
Artisan Spirits Gallery
Architecture in Asia (Study Abroad)
Custom Apparel Design
Red Rock Park Residences 01
1300 Blake Street, Denver, CO
Year: Fall 2024, Arch 608
Professor: Shannon Criss
Medium: Revit, Rhino3D, Sketchup, Lumion
The Red Rock Residences in downtown Denver is a mass timber, mixed-use student housing complex that creates a strong connection between the UC Denver campus and downtown. The design incorporates a large park that bridges the two districts, with the building itself serving as the “mountain” within the park, due to its distinctive rocky facade. The complex aims to provide students with both affordable housing and a deep connection to nature, blending seamlessly into the urban landscape. Its mass timber structure adds to its sustainable efforts while offering an inviting aesthetic.
Red Rock Park
Site Development
Initial Site Analysis
UC Denver Campus is disconnected from the nearby downtown district because of an 8 lane highway (Speer Boulevard). The surrounding area of site has little to no greenery or tree coverage outside of Cherry Creek bike path that runs through the center of the three sites.
Minimum Results of Park Vegetation:
Based of I-Tree Calculator:
• Our park is 10.25 Acres
• 60 trees per acre (600 total)
• Total carbon reduction of over 16.3 million lb
• Total rainfall interception of 109 million gal
• 25.8 million Gal stormwater runoff reduction
• 107,000 LB Pollutants absorbed
• Tree Cover alone will save over 1.68 million USD
Site 1
Site 2
Site 3 Market Street
Blake Street
LarimerStreet
Park development
The park redevelopment of the site will help to reconnect campus to downtown and create a center point for the city. The 10.25 acre park will hold approximately 600 trees significantly improving the areas storm water infiltration, carbon sequestration, and ecological impact.
Graphic done in collaboration with Rich Wiggins
Housing Complex Plans
1st Floor (Commercial):
2nd Floor (Semi-Private):
Single Person Unit
Single Person Unit (ADA)
Two Person Unit
Three Person Unit
Vertical Circulation Cores
Sky Birdge Common Space
Study Rooms
Mechanical/Electrical Rooms
Housing Complex Plans
3rd Floor (Semi-Private):
Single Person Unit
Single Person Unit (ADA)
Two Person Unit
Three Person Unit
Vertical Circulation Cores
Sky Birdge Common Space
Community Kitchen
Mechanical/Electrical Rooms
Outdoor Patio Seating
Outtdoor Cinema Space
Community Roof Gardens
Firepit spaces
4th Floor (Semi-Private):
Single Person Unit
Single Person Unit (ADA)
Two Person Unit
Vertical Circulation Cores
Mechanical/Electrical Rooms
Patio Seating and Green Roof
Outdoor Cinema Space
Community Roof Garden
Firepit Spaces
Building Elevations:
Arch 608 / Criss / Alex Ultzsch & Rich Wiggins
Central Courtyard Space
Roof Deck View Across Sky bridge
Section looking Northeast
Arch 608 / Criss / Alex Ultzsch & Rich Wiggins
Sky Bridge Common Space
Arch 608 / Criss / Alex Ultzsch & Rich Wiggins
Framework and Enclosure
Structural Axon
The building is construction type IV-C (Mass Timber). The Buildings structural assembly consists of a concrete platform framing on the first floor to create a 2 hour fire separation between the public spaces and residential spaces. the main structural materials employed are CLT panels, glulam, and steel.
7” x 16” glulam beams
12” x 12” glulam columns
5 ply CLT Panels (6” thick)
7” x 16” steel beams
12” x 12” concrete columns
Concrete Floor Slab (1’ Thick)
Wall Assembly: Rainscreen Cladding
1. Wall Assembly:
• Terracotta exterior tiling
• Air Gap
• Moisture Barrier
• Rigid board insulation
• 5 ply CLT (6”)
• 1/2” Gypsum board
2. CLT Floor Assembly:
• 5 ply CLT (6”)
• Wood radiant floor heating
• Acoustic tiling
3. Concrete Floor Assembly:
• 1’ Concrete floor slab
• Radiant floor heating
• Acoustic tiling
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, AIA Excellence in Design Merit Award
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.
6’3” x 10” x 5’ tertiary beam
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
Student Team: Ellie Goodman and Rich Wiggins
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.
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.
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 multi-
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’
East
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 04
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 05
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.
