I feel like a little mouse. I know that sounds stupid but I love exploring little places. I’m curious, playful, and observant. I want to bring those same attitudes towards architecture. I love architecture that pulls me in and invites me to find a cozy quiet nook, a special place.
Resume
The Inner Section
Crossroads Exp Theater
Ryan Grey Shade Pavilion
An Entrance to Campus
Baker Wetlands Bird-hide
Motion Model
Light-box
Personal Art
Architecture student in their fourth year at the University of Kansas. Possesses a strong understanding of design concepts and process as well as skills with design software. Looking to use knowledge gained thus far of the architectural process in an intern position.
(660) 238-2301
oceanific@gmail.com
Experience
Teaching Assistant • Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas — Architecture and Design
August 2023 — Present
• Responsible for grading student’s homework
• Holds office hours
• Answers student’s questions and concerns
• Collaborates with fellow TA on issues
Desk Assistant • Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas — Housing
October 2022 — December 2023
• Responsible for directing residents and visitors
• Monitors entrances and all incoming personnel
• Retrieves and logs packages for residents
• Answers phone calls and questions
• Advises residents on the best way to resolve issues
Skills
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Revit
Sketchup
Rhino3D
Lumion
Model Building
Education
References The University of Kansas • Lawrence Master’s of Architecture Program
GPA: 3.9
August 2021 — Present
Blue Springs South High School • Blue Springs High School Diploma
GPA: 4.0
December 2020
Keith VanDeRiet • Instructor/Mentor — (917) 202-5413
Jason Hascall • Instructor/Mentor — (402) 310-9941
Lori Sydney • Manager — (816) 804-4993
Awards
KU Arch Portfolio Awards Finalist 2024
Reymond Meyn Scholarship
Design Excellence Award American Galvanizing Association (Ryan Gray Playground Pavilion)
Design Award for Academic Built Work
AIA Kansas (Ryan Gray Playground Pavilion)
The Inner Section is a mixeduse residential building in the Castle berry Hill neighborhood in Atlanta Georgia. The neighborhood’s history and current revival create the opportunity to design a building that is connected to the community.
This project aims to create both a physical and metaphorical intersection between public and private as well as residential and commercial. The Inner Section is situated at an entrance to Castleberry Hill creating a community gathering place not only for Castleberry, but the surrounding neighborhoods as well.
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium sits just north of the site towering over the neighborhood as a modern mass of steel. From the site there are few sightliness to the stadium. The site lines are focused towards a developing subdivision area. Designing The Inner Section with a small footprint and 8 floors not only creates view of Atlanta but creates a beacon for the area.
M2
For the first iteration I focused on how the shift in plan would work. This created a very generic structure with potential.
The design inspiration came from a block in Castleberry hill that caught my eye (A). Just east of the site, the block is purely brick construction. Each building is a different height. Every window is different. However, they all share the same design language. This type can be pulled apart, designed, and put back together again (B). For the overall form of the building I shifted the form both in plan and elevation to reflect how Castleberry Hill is comprised of different pieces that come together as one (C).
M3
For the next iteration I shifted the building in elevation. This added intrigue and provided more opportunities for a unique design.
M4
For the current iteration I took the mass and split it into pieces and pulled them apart to break up the looming form and allow for an internal covered plaza.
The west half of floor one is a mezzanine that provides lobby access to the second floor. This also aids in egress.
Nelson St SW
The 4th floor is where the party happens. Hosting the Inner Plaza, the 4th floor is the place to go if you want to throw a birthday party, relax, or read a book.
The 5th floor looks down on the Inner Plaza. The West Type floor has easy access down an short staircase as well as access from the 4th floor.
These are the type floors. Each type floor has 4 1BD units (3 of them being accessible), 1 2BD unit, 3 3 BD units, and 1 4BD unit for families.
On the 8th floor the height difference of the easy and west buildings allows for a rooftop garden area for all residents covered by a solar array pergola.
The outdoor balconies on the south facade of the building are shaded so that during the hot humid summers of Atlanta there is no solar infiltration. Conversely, in the winter sunlight is allowed into the units.
Summer Noon Sky-Light
Winter Noon
Summer Solstice (June 21): Solar elevation angle = 79.75°
Winter Solstice (December 21): Solar elevation angle = 32.75°
B Parking and Circulation Entrance
L1 Lobby and Grocery Store
L2 Circulation and Residential
L3 Residential and Residential
L4 Residential and Inner Plaza East Section
L5 Residential
L6 Residential and Residential
L7 Residential and Residential
L8 Roof Terrace and Residential
Each elevation of The Inner Section provides a unique composition and facade. From the west you can observe the depth of the building as well as the central circulation corridor. From the south one can understand the different uses within the building.
The Crossroads Experimental Theater takes you between walls and behind a terracotta curtain to experience unique performances. The theater is situated at the crossroads of Southwest Blvd and 20th Street in the heart of the crossroads district.
There are 3 successive spaces. First is the site itself. Its unique shape and bordering structures hold the space which can be entered through the different street intersections. Second, it the entrance into the lobby. You slip between walls to another holding space. Last, is the entry into the performance spaces marked by an ajar wall.
Just three quarters of a mile north of the site sits the Kauffman performing arts center. The same distance south sits Union Station. Looking West is an exit off of Hwy 35.
- Restaurants
- Galleries
- Murals
- Shopping
- Walkability
- Streetcar
- Parking
- Greenspace
- Growth
Section 1
The venues “shoe-box” shapes offer opportunities for sculptural acoustic solutions. In the recital hall scalloped ceiling panels disperse sound throughout the space.
Section 2
A tension grid is installed in the black box theater which allows for flexible lighting solutions. The seating sits on movable platforms furthering the flexibility of the space.
The Ryan Grey Shade Pavilion was an amazing experience. Being able to actually construct something that I was part of designing was priceless. I learned so much throughout the process. My only regret is that I didn’t learn how to weld.
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
Alex Ultzsch
Richard Wiggins
Elaina Wright
We went through the entire process of designing fabricating and constructing the structure. We also had to obtain permits and present our design in multiple meetings. This was a great look into the building process.
I took the lead in designing the main structure of the shade pavilion which meant I also had to have my hands in the roof design as well. We went through a few iterations of tile systems until we found a feasible size.
I learned a lot about steel fabrication and how the material works. We all spent hours drilling, cutting, and grinding steel. Seeing the roof stcuture together was a glorious day. The roofing was its own separate beast. The tiling on the roof took a lot of coordination and systematic design.
The most fulfilling part of the project would have to be the completed pipeline. after months of design we finally had a mostly perfected model. It was a great opportunity to get to know rhino.
Seeing the completed structure outside and in the sun was a crazy moment because all this time it had been inside my computer. While it isn’t without flaws it is remarkable how the pavilion went from concept, to model, to an actual pavilion.
2rd Year • Spring 2023
ARCH 209 • Hugo Sheward
KU Welcome Center
Naismith Dr as an entrance to campus provides the perfect location for a KU Heritage Center. Located across the street from the much beloved Allen Fieldhouse. The new Heritage Center draws you into campus by providing history and direction to newcomers. As you enter the building semicircle openings in the screened facade allow you to connect the past with the present as you look to the future.
My main goal for the project was to accentuate and connect views.
To achieve this I placed screens in front of the curtain walls and cut out holes where I wanted a view.
When you are on the third floor, the semicircles align to form a frame on the main entrance. Looking through the individual circles gives you views of South Naismith, Allen, and North Naismith.
On the first you have the main lobby, a conference/event room, a gift shop, coffee shop, storage room, bathrooms, and the display room for the past. On the second floor you have an office and private rest room as well as the display space for the present. Lastly, on the third floor you have an outdoor balcony and the display space for the future.
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The tall ceiling and large windows help make the building open and enhance the flow.
The circular garden at the south end of the site provides a landscaping opportunity similar to that of the Chi Omega fountain.
From Naismith you can see all three floors and visitors moving within.
2rd Year • Fall 2022
For this project we were tasked with designing a bird hide. What is a bird hide? It is a structure to keep bird watchers from startling the birds they are observing. The Baker Wetlands, south of Lawrence, is a popular destination for birds and bird watchers alike.
As I explored the wetlands looking for a sight I stumbled upon Grebe Pond. There were four things that inspired me in Grebe Pond: a bird nest among the tall grasses, the tall grasses, a black garden snake, lily pads, and Illinois bundle-flowers (which were everywhere).
I enjoyed my geometric approach to the lily pad concept and decided to do some more exploring. In the end I used the basic hexagon shape and inversion to imitate a group of lily pads.
My bird-hide consists of three tiers which are all accessible to those with limited mobility. The site is not wheelchair accessible. The raised viewing platforms allow for visitors to view birds above the grasses.
I constructed the model in pods. The hexagon shape of each pod allows them to fit together nicely. I used a 3D printer to create the base connection and space the supports evenly. The inverted roof nods to the surrounding lily pads and creates a waterfall experience when it rains. The gaps in the floor allow for drainage.
1st Year • Spring 2022
I began this project by wandering around trying to think of something interesting to do. I found a large rock. I had found my action. I took a video of myself jumping up and over the rock. I then took stills from the video and translated them into a puppet drawing to understand how the different pieces of our bodies moved.
I then translated the movement into diagrams that represented my motion. I choose to track the movement of my arm/hands and spine. I used the position of my head, hips, and each hand as reference points. This created a triangle for the left and right side of my body.
The greatest challenge was translating a 2D image of a triangle into the 3D shape. Since many of the shapes were deceiving it took me quite a few tries to get it exactly right.
My first iteration reminded me of a mountain with a bird or paper airplane climbing across. This mirrored the original motion of me jumping over a rock, however I thought my action is more important than the rock so I decided to make it hollow.
This allowed for the triangles to feel more like they are flowing in a continuous motion highlighting the movement. I added a chromatic color range further accentuate that movement.
Creating the light-box was an odd combination of pride and frustration. Many times, as I was creating my lightbox, I stood back from it and said to myself “wow this looks amazing!” Other times I had an adverse reaction. I was proud of the size and shape of my light-box but there were so many details that I disliked or messed up. The size created construction issues as I could not get inside it easily. It also made it difficult to obtain the correct measurements for the different pieces.
I distilled my shape from a section from JOHO Architects’ Nine Bridges Pergola. I love how the shape is reminiscent of a house. The pergola is a space made to be experienced as a moment of pause and a journey through. I tried to replicate this experience by having both a pathway and a n enclosed area in my light-box.
After I extracted the section shape I began playing abound with different manipulations of the shape. My professor encouraged us to push, pull, twist, and turn. I enjoyed the results of pushing and pulling the roof-line better than any rotation. I chose to keep half of the shape the same for unity.
With my desired series decided I chose to put the shapes inside a square. This made it easy to replicate for the design process. I began with a small 3”x3” square and doubled it from there to 6”x6” and the final 12”x12”. My initial explorations just used one series but for my final I decided to double it to create space in the center.
I redeemed my work in the drawings and pictures. I spent hours getting the assembly drawings exactly right. Photoshop was not my friend this time around. I had to learn a great deal of tricks and handy tools to be able to output a sharp understandable drawing. I almost feel prouder of my drawing than my actual light-box.
I was able to get some wonderful effects by setting my model on a light table. The main structure is made of foam-core. I added the sketch paper to allow for opaque lighting.
In the center of the light box there is a space where one could take a break or rest. There are also nooks along the whole structure that allow for privacy. The flaps on the outside reflect ambient sunlight avoiding direct exposure.
I’m not sure I would describe myself as an animal person but I do love them. I very much enjoy folk art especially when the subjects are animals. I try to keep my art whimsical and playful while still maintaining strong order and design. I love bold lines and colors as well as high contrast.
(1) This piece was inspired by the Museums of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
(2) and (3) are explorations of perspective and tone.
(4) is the funny things in my head.
(5) was a small tapestry I created for a fibers class.
(6) doesn’t need an explanation.
*The design on the cover is an exploration of facades.
