Paige Butterfield

Paige Butterfield selected works

Sketch from Study Abroad

The Social Insurance Institute by Alvar Aalto

August 2020 - May 2026

August 2016 - May 2020

May 2024 - June 2024

EDUCATION

Fall 2020 - 2024

2021 - 2022

2022

Fall 2022 - Fall 2023

2022

Fall 2023

Spring 2024

2024

May 2023 - Aug 2023

May 2024 - Aug 2024

pbutters2002@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigebutterfield/

University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Masters of Architecture

Expected graduation: May 2026

GPA 3.95

Francis Howell Central | Cottleville, MO

GPA 4.5

Study Abroad Scandinavia | Finland, Sweden, and Denmark

INVOLVEMENT & AWARDS

Sigma Kappa Sorority

Vice President of Communications and Operations

Representative at the National Emerging Leadership Conference

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Recipient of 57th Air Force Squadron Scholarship (x2)

KU Spritz Architecture Scholarship

KU Architecture Mentorship Program

KU Architecture Student Portfolio Award

Royal Banks of Missouri Scholarship

WORK EXPERIENCE

incite Design Studio

Architectural Intern

Assisted with the production of educational/commercial buildings using Revit. Assisted with site plans and organization of construction documents.

MAMMOTH

Architectural Intern

Assisted with the design of sports facilities. Created high quality renders and helped with master planning.

REFERENCES

Shannon Criss | Professor of Architecture scriss@ku.edu | 785.766.0069

Kapila Silva |Professor of Architecture kapilads@ku.edu | 414.334.1290

Natural Arts Center

Air Force Museum

Prairie Park Pavilion

AIR FORCE MUSEUM

Fall 2023

Professor Kapila Silva

Revit and Enscape

Cultural District, Fort Worth

Set in the context of the Fort Worth Cultural District, the air force museum takes inspiration from the form of fighter jets and connects the ground to the sky through steep volumes. The sky comes down to become a part of the experience.

This Air Force Museum strives to continue the history and heritage of the U.S. Air Force from the first airplane built to the current planes being used in warfare today. Also, to educate the public on the motto, “Fly, Fight, Win” and continue the stories of the airmen that served before us and those currently

Grid Pattern

Extend grid pattern from the Museum of Modern Art onto Site.

SITE & FORM DEVELOPMENT

Flight Formation Simplify

Rotate Grid

Rotate Grid lines to make the tree the central axis and entrance at the North West corner.

Honor the Tree Leave room around the tree and circulation around it.

Introduce Form

The form takes place on the site.

Soften Form

Give the form a more aerodynamic feel.

2nd

Ground Floor Plan

Basement Floor Plan

Wall Section

1/4" = 1'-0"

Longitudinal Section

Cross Section

1/20" = 1'-0"

Outdoor Exhibit

SketchUp and Enscape 1403 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City

Professor Shannon Criss

This Natural Arts Center is an environmental education center geared towards the natural arts at Kaw Point Park in Kansas City. The exisitng site is a neglected park that sits in a heavy industrial area and at the convergence of the Missouri and Kaw River. There is a major lack of art opportunities compared to across the river so this center will bring the site back to life and provide more opportunities for creativity. It also supports local artists by providing studio spaces and ways for the community to get involved through art classes, craft fairs, and an art gallery.

Art Opportunities

Site Location

The abundance of art opportunities in KCMO compared to KCK is drastic. The goal of the Kaw Point Natural Arts center is to bring more art to the area and provide the community of KCK a space to learn and experience art in new ways. As well as provide studio spaces for local artists to grow their business.

KCMO

KCK

The inspiration for the natural arts center came from these art walls located throughout the site. I could see how the community wanted their voice to be heard so providing a space where they could do so was crucial to the design.

Existing Art Walls

CONCEPT

1st Floor 2nd Floor

1. Offices & Admin

2. Gathering Space

3. Gallery

4. Lecture Hall

5. Cafe

6. Courtyard

PASSIVE SYSTEMS

The emphasis of this project was to create an environmental education center as well as a natural arts center so I wanted to inculde different features that would highlight the importance of the nearby landscape and restore it back to it’s original state. This included rainwater collection that could be diverted to the natural landscape as well as accounting for the sun path. The butterfly roof has an overhang to allow shade from the summer sun and is mainly opened up to the northern side. The atrium allows for air to flow freely from the first to the second floor, cooling the spaces in the hotter months.

Overhang protects from South Exposure

Winter Sun

Summer Sun

MATERIALS

The materials I chose were influenced by the industrial nature of the buildings nearby. I chose to use an aluminum rainscreen panel that gave it that industrial look while also helping reduce thermal movement through walls which reduces energy costs. For the roof, I chose a standing seam metal roof which is durable and easy to install. As for the the structure, I wanted the wooden beams to stand out and be a feature of the building from the outside and the inside.

Aluminum Rainscreen Panel

Douglas Fir Structure

South Elevation

Standing Seam

Metal Roof

Art Wall

Studio Space

PRAIRIE PARK PAVILION

Spring 2024 | Design Build

This project was a pavilion for Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, Kansas to honor the remnant prairie and create a space for small gatherings, summer camps, and weddings.

Student Team: Alayna Thomas, Ashley Desker, Chris Monarres, Emily Dulle, Emma Hamer, Madison Simons, Matthew Garrett, Naalkh DeAsis, Sara Miranda Luzio, Sarah Montes, Wynn Bowden, Melia Whitney, and Suzan Hampton

Professor Keith Van de Riet

Prairie Park Nature Center Lawrence, KS

INITIAL GROUP DESIGNS

My groups initial idea was to angle the utility poles so they would open up to the prairie. Because of the tight budget, we created the roof structure out of recycled street signs which formed a weave resembling the prairie grass interlocking with eachother. As a group, we presented our idea to the city and community to gain feeback on the concept.

Weave Roof Pattern

Scissor Truss

Utility Poles

Traffic Sign

Galvanized Steel

Utility Pole

After the final presentation to the city, the design went into a the direction of another group. It was more reasonable from a cost standpoint of structure and materiality. One thing that we were able to contribute to the final design was our idea of recycled street signs. From here, smaller groups started focusing on seperate tasks. These groups consisted of construction documents/permits, solar

studies, structural connections, and roof tile design. I was mainly involved in the construction documents and permit set that needed to be sent out for approval. My team worked through the structural connections with the engineers from the footing details to how the roof tiles were going to be set in place. We had to go through many iterations back and forth with the engineers to get the details

correct. While my group was working, the other groups were finalizing the sun studies and creating a grasshopper script in rhino to solidify the placement of the roof tiles to optimize shading. My class went through many models and iterations to finalize the design and come to a point where the design was constructable and within budget.

Model by Ashley Decker

Roof Tile Mock Up Shadow Study

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

My responsibilites consisted of assisting with construction documents, laying out the site using batter boards, and cutting the utility poles. I was tasked with coming up with a jig in order to cut each pole accurately. I started sketching the angles I knew we needed from the model and figuring out each cut one by one.

1. Tapered Utility Pole

2. Place Jig over pole and set up angle for first cut

3. Flip pole 90 degrees and set up second cut from predetermined angles

4. Flip pole back 90 degrees and freehand last cut to round off the edge

FABRICATION & CONSTRUCTION

Once on site, a small group of us were working directly with local tree trimmers in order for them to efficiently cut the poles. We worked fast to have each cut prepped with a jig so the process could move efficiently. While on site, others were fabricating the roof tiles from scrap road signs and prepping the hardware.

We had the opportunity to visit other industries and see how their work ties into architecture. We toured a AZZ Galvanizing, HME Metals, MCM Concrete, and Foley Rentals.

This project is a non-denominational chapel for the west campus of KU adjacent to the Pioneer cemetary. It is a place of contemplation and can host a variety of rituals or ceremonies. My goal was to connect the new structure to the site by using the existing boundaries and incorporating those into my project. From those entering from the south, it stands as a landmark on the hillside.

The grooves in the building and on the board line up with the boundaries of the cemetary right next door. In order to honor the Pioneer Cemetary, I chose to continue those boundaries into my project by carving out these grooves.

WORK

June - Aug 2024 Mammoth

As an architectural intern, I worked on projects in the sports and entertainment realm. I was involved in many stages of the design process from master plans and site analysis, to creating renders to be presented at client meetings. I assisted in communicating with clients to deliver their vision and worked with other professionals in the field on projects.