Ambitious Associate Architect who believes that quality design should not only service the needs of those using it, but also promote growth and development on a multitude of levels whether it be intellectually, physically or spiritually. Architecture should be a form of beneficial expression, for it is an art that should stand the test of time and provide for those who experience it. I have been recognized by professionals and professors as a top candidate among my peers with a strong desire to learn and progress, designing both creative, yet buildable structures.
2014-Present, Associate Architect, Buxton Kubik Dodd Creative, Springfield, MO
A full-time internship during the summer of 2014 and winter of 2014-2015. Pursued a part-time internship throughout the 20142015 academic year while taking a full course load. Developed schematic designs alongside junior and senior architects, prepared presentation material for clients and aided in producing construction documents. Currently working as a full-time Associate Architect, developing designs, creating construction documents and gaining experience assisting in construction administration.
Lead contributor to the firm’s consideration of transitioning from an AutoCAD to a Revit-based company.
2013 - 2014, Intern Architect, M+H Architects, St. Louis, MO
A full-time internship during the summer of 2013 and winter of 2013-2014. Responsible for correcting and updating construction documents. Prepared exhibits for clients and modeled schematic designs digitally.
- Exceptional modeling and rendering skills using Revit, Sketchup and V-Ray, enhanced with Photoshop
- Construction Document experience in AutoCAD and Revit
- Additional skills in hand drafting, sketching, building physical models
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office
- 4800 AXP/IDP Hours Completed
- 1 of 5 Architectural Registration Exams completed (with ARE 4.0 to 5.0 transition)
- Currently studying for second exam, anticipated test date May 2017
2013 Spring Semester - Study Abroad Program, Drury University, Aegina, Greece
2010 - 2015, Masters of Architecture Degree, Drury University, Springfield, MO
2010 - 2015, Minor in Art History
2010 - 2015, Minor in Global Studies
2014 - Alan Bates Memorial Scholarship Recipient
2012 - AIA - St. Louis Scholarship Recipient
2011 - AIA - Springfield Scholarship Recipient 2011 - Marvin Windows Design Competition Winner
2015-Present, 417 German Autostil, President Leader of a German car club, promoting a positive auto-culture within the Ozarks. Organizes events, cruises, shows and fund raisers, including co-hosting an annual car show, raising over $5000 in its 2016 inaugural year for The Arc of the Ozarks, an organization serving disabled and handicapped members of the community.
2013 - 2015, Tau Sigma Delta Architecture Honor Society, Drury University, Member 2011 - 2012, AIAS - Drury University, Public Relations Officer, Events Chair 2010 - 2015, AIAS - Drury University, Member
References
David Beach, M. Arch Robert Weddle, Ph.D., AIA, LEED AP Stephanie Bedinghaus, AIA Professor of Architecture Hammons School of Architecture, Director [au]workshop (417) 873-7055 (417) 873-7450 (417) 224-4606 dbeach01@drury.edu rweddle@drury.edu sbedinghaus@auworkshop.co
RESUME
PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
EXISTING TO REMAIN EXPANSION RENOVATED/REPURPOSED
EXISTING CHURCH
PROGRAM
EXISTING/EXPANDED
WORSHIP AREAS
SUPPORT AREAS
NURSERY
RESTROOMS
CLASSROOMS
OFFICE AREAS
CIRCULATION
STORAGE/MECHANICAL
The church hopes to repurpose a portion of their existing facility in conjunction with a new educational wing and expanded community spaces.
After visiting the site and meeting with the pastor, I gained additional information to start the design. I created a historic addition to reflect the client’s stylistic preferences while enveloping the new programmatic needs of the church.
THE NATIONAL
Precedents and general facade schemes were presented, accompanied by a rough floor plan design. From those components, I generated a quick massing model, followed by multiple concept sketches. A detailed model aided in finalizing the design.
A preliminary interior model was rendered using V-Ray in order to aid the interior designers in beginning their schemes.
This infill project entailed both offices and a small school for The Arc Of the Ozarks, serving families with children who have disabilities. With this unique user group, additional attention to details was required. Brought into this project after the design development phase, I quickly immersed myself in the design to understand the programmatic needs of the client. I played a key role in developing the construction documents and aiding in construction management. After the infill of the existing building was completed, a maintenance structure and handicap accessible playground was constructed as phase two of the project. I partook in the entire design and construction process for this portion.
OFFICE BUILDING
After the schematic design phase, I was brought onto this project’s team to help develop the facade, and later work with interior designers to create a unique lobby space. A SketchUp model, with the aid of V-Ray, was used to finalize the interior spaces and lighting configurations, working through multiple options.
After the design development phase, I led the completion of the construction documents, coordinating the integration of the project’s consultants.
FRONT LOBBY
EXTERIOR MODELS
MANUFACTURING FACILITY
My involvement varied for each of these projects, from lead designer, developing facade schemes based on preliminary floor plans, to building a model to aid in finalizing a design generated in AutoCAD.
Primarily, two rendering techniques were used. Basic Sketchup models and exports were generated to show multiple design schemes to the client. More realistic images were also generated when required. Heavier post-render processing in Photoshop was used to finalize these renderings.
INTERIOR MODELS
HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
My role on these projects was to model and render the interior spaces to aid in the design process. Multiple rendering techniques were used to generate these images. Some use a basic technique, with exports from SketchUp and little postprocessing in Photoshop to quickly visualize different design schemes. Other renders required a more realistic approach. Additional detail was added to these SketchUp models and V-Ray was used as a rendering engine.
EDUCATIONAL PORTFOLIO
THE CROSSROADS
The Crossroads is located in downtown Champaign, IL. Preserving and respecting the existing facade was important in helping The Crossroads blend into historic Champaign.
The Crossroads design is based on points researched during my Thesis Seminar course. One of these topics, Connectional Intelligence, involves one’s ability to glean information from a variety of sources and mediums to create new innovations. Optimizing Connectional Intelligence within the music world is key to the success of the building’s program. The Crossroads serves as a musiccommunity center, providing places for musicians to collaborate, perform, compose and practice.
LARGE PRACTICE ROOM
OUTDOOR JAM SPACE
THE CROSSROADS
Spaces within The Crossroads accommodate a variety of work settings for the music world, ranging from group collaboration areas to individual workplaces. A typical performance space within can hold lectures, concerts or workshops for the music community. Exterior nooks provide places for local musicians to busk, allowing them to create a musical atmosphere along the streets of Champaign. Work and practice spaces vary in size, offering places for bands to work together or individuals to develop their talents. A music library holding books, records, digital media, study areas and listening spaces also provides additional resources for musicians.
The main performance space and practice rooms’ designs were influenced by historical interior renovations, typical basements and garages.
FIRST FLOOR AND SITE PLAN
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
WHIJHAT AL-AABIDEEN
The name of the mosque translates to, “Destination of the Believers.” By introducing this project to Springfield, a place of worship for the Islamic faith and a community center will offer a range of resources for all. This building holds traditional mosque programmatic elements, classrooms, an event space, and a lecture hall, in addition to other activity spaces.
Traditional Islamic elements, such as colonnades, a minaret and an open-air ablution courtyard were abstracted to create a more contemporary design.
Removing distractions is key to fully immersing oneself in prayer to Allah. Select implementation of windows was used to reflect this, creating more open community spaces, while limiting distracting views within the classrooms and worship space.
MAIN HALLWAY - TOWARDS WORSHIP SPACE
SOUTHWEST
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
WHIJHAT AL-AABIDEEN
SECTION A:A
SECTION B:B
SOUTHWEST ELEVATION
SOUTHEAST ELEVATION
Wijhat Al-Aabideen is a comprehensive studio project, designed with consideration of detailing, HVAC and structural components. Each of these influenced the design of the mosque’s spaces.
The structure is primarily a concrete post and beam system. Structural members in the larger activity spaces are arrayed to reflect the curvature of the facades and roofs, and create more dynamic interior spaces. The beams were used as expressive elements in some spaces, housing lighting systems. The HVAC system is located below grade and penetrates the floor where needed to minimize the amount of visual impact is has on the spaces within.
COMMUNITY EVENT SPACE
THE BEACON
In the past, neon signs that dotted Route 66 attracted travelers to a variety of places along their journey.
“The Beacon” of downtown Springfield seeks to do the same, drawing people into the museum to view artifacts of historic Route 66.
A glass tower serves as the beacon and creates a glowing attraction on the corner of the site. Metal horizontal strips were applied to the exterior of the tower to produce a variance of light entering the museum and create a playful appearance, both during the day and while illuminated at night.
The rear of the building serves as the base, holding the lantern-like tower. Brick is used as the primary material to blend into the surrounding buildings. An exaggeration of vertical windows were used to further contrast the horizontality of the tower’s elements and visually connect the exhibit floors within.
