Portfolio by Nicole Ridder

NICOLE RIDDER ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

EMAIL PHONE ADDRESS PORTFOLIO

riddernr@mail.uc.edu (859) 486-3100 5 Canterbury Ct, Alexandria, KY 41001 www.issuu.com/riddernr

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Class of 2018 UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Class of 2015

BISHOP BROSSART HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2011

CREDENTIALS Master of Architecture Graduate Assistant Integrated Path to Licensure Program Travel Semester Abroad Bachelor of Science in Architecture Cincinnatus Scholarship Dean’s List Theta Phi Alpha Sorority National Honor Society Varsity athlete BETA service club

SKILLS

LEED Green Associate NCARB AXP hours complete Revit Autocad Rhino Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Archicad Grasshopper Sketchup

EXPERIENCE HDR, Inc. Denver, CO May 2017 - August 2017 FRCH | a NELSON company Cincinnati, OH November 2016 - January 2017 January 2016 - May 2016

Architectural Intern Utilized skills to produce models and presentation materials for project pursuits and organize, answer, and manage RFI’s and submittals during the construction phase Architectural Intern Employed skills on multiple projects to conduct site surveys, document existing conditions, design wall construction details, analyze mechanical system layouts, propose interior details, select materials, and create presentation material

ROBERT EHMET HAYES & ASSOCIATES Fort Mitchell, KY September 2014 - August 2015

Architectural Intern Contributed to the team by analyzing site conditions, conducting site survey, completing code analysis, preparing presentations, digitizing existing drawings, participating in client meetings, and assembling construction documents

PIEPER, O’BRIEN, HERR ARCHITECTS Atlanta, GA May 2014 - August 2014 BHDP ARCHITECTURE Cincinnati, OH September 2013 -December 2013 JEFFREY ROME & ASSOCIATES Newport Beach, CA January 2013 - May 2013

Architectural Intern Aided in the design process by participating in pre-design analysis, proposing schematic design options, progressing construction documentation, and joining site visits Architectural Intern Developed design schemes by completing site analysis, design options, BIM Modeling, renderings, presentations, and construction documents Architectural Intern Worked within the team to design and present future designs for clients by gathering site data and developing construction documents and specifications

CINCINNATI ZOO COMMUNITY EXPANSION Cincinnati, OH

This group project combined the skills of our five-person team to propose a vision for the Cincinnati Zoo’s existing master plan. A community center with daycare, recreation center, education services, and market anchors the zoo’s community outreach programs at the edge of the property and speaks to the zoo’s relationship with the local community. The expansive greenhouse and botanical garden building provides fresh food for the public and becomes an educational opportunity for connecting the inner city to nature. The third building holds a restaurant that uses food grown in the on-site greenhouse to connect the community services to the existing zoo complex. The Cincinnati Zoo is known for their progressive efforts in sustainable design. Their team is constantly searching for innovative, sustainable practices and wishes to achieve full Living Building Challenge Certification when they develop this site in the future. To speak to their desires, our project proposal included calculations, research, and evidence for its potential for LBC certification, including both net zero energy and water usage. The seven petals of the LBC were considered in each design move to lead to a project that is both healthy for the environment and its inhabitants. PLACE WATER ENERGY MATERIALS BEAUTY EQUITY HEALTH & HAPPINESS

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GRASS/

AMENDED SOIL MIX

FACULTATIVE VEGETATION

FILTER MEMBRANE

12” NATIVE TOP SOIL FILTER FABRIC

GRAVEL BASE WATER TABLE

PERFORATED DRAINAGE

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IB XH

IN F

IT STEPPED DETENTION

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GRATE

OTTER EXHIBIT

FLAT BASIN FLOOR WITH DENSE PLANT COMMUNITY PERMEABLE BEAVER EXGREY WATER STEPPED PONDS STEPPED DETENDRY SWALE

PLACE PETAL

WATER TABLE

PLACE PETAL

Public Access Proposed Zoo Access

ENVIRONMENT

VEHICULAR MOVEMENT Main Pedestrian Path Alternative Trails

GROUND CAPTURE

STORM RUNOFF

AVG: 3,362,000 gal/yr MIN: 1,681,000 gal/yr

ROOF CAPTURE

INDOOR

KITCHEN SHOWER LAVATORY

BLACK WATER TREATMENT 15,000 GAL (10 DAYS)

STORMWATER RUNOFF CAPTURE STRATEGIES

WATER COLLECTION, FILTRATION, AND USAGE

EVAPORATION

TOILET

WATER PLAY

110,340 gal/yr

130,500 gal/yr

953,700 gal/yr

GREY WATER

156,220 gal/yr

52,260 gal/yr

POTABLE WATER STORAGE POTABLE 534,800 (3 MONTHS)

538,740 gal/yr

SOLAR ENERGY & GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP

DETENTION POND

438,000 gal/yr

PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT

WATER PETAL

Area of Solar Panels: 34,000 sq.ft. Area of Ground Source Heat Pump: 89,000 sq.ft.

RETENTION PONDS

BIOSWALE

ANIMAL OUTDOOR

INFILTRATION BASIN

CONSTRUCTED WETLAND

BLACK WATER TREATMENT

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK

GREENHOUSE AND BOTANICAL GARDEN The greenhouse and botanical garden serves the community through the production of local produce in the upper mass of the building. The bottom mass of the building negotiates the steep vertical topography change and serves as the more publicly accessible portion of the program. The botanical gardens contained in the lower mass provide visitors promote an education and increased appreciation of nature.

Ground Source Heat Pump

Various Comfort Zones

Natural Ventilation

Shading

Double Skin Facade

4 3

Skylights

6 2

Baseline

4 3

Materials

ENERGY PETAL

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SOLAR ENERGY

FLOOR PLANS LEGEND 1. BOTANICAL GARDEN 2. LEARNING CENTER

3. WOMENS RR 4. MENS 4\RR

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GREENHOUSE | LEVEL 1

EUI

GREENHOUSE | LEVEL 2 5. ACTIVITY SPACE 6. MECHANICAL/STORAGE

GREENHOUSE | LEVEL 3 7. GERMINATION 8. GROWING PHASE 1

ENERGY CONSUMED

9. GROWING PHASE 2 10. PACKAGING

+106%

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

(10,700 KWhr) NET GAIN

SPACE HEATING

APPLIANCE

LIGHTING

FAN

CLOSED VENT

PV CELLS

MATERIALS| ETFE ETFE Cushion shading closed | Sun is reflected

PLACE | URBAN AGRICULTURE

ENERGY | DOUBLE

OPEN VENT

SKIN FACADE

PV CELLS

ETFE CUSHION

Cushion shading open | Sun penetrates

DOUBLE SKIN FACADE | WINTER

OPEN VENT

ETFE CUSHION OPERABLE SHADING DOUBLE SKIN FACADE | SUMMER

BEAUTY| EDUCATION

EQUITY| ACCESSIBILITY

HEALTH & HAPPINESS| NATURAL VENTILATION

WATER | RAINWATER COLLECTION

COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER The Community Center anchors the Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence at the street intersection and invites the public to interact with the zoo and its programs. The green wall in the atrium brings nature indoor and speaks to LBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biophilia petal. The gymnasium is underground and receives lighting from skylights above. The green roof of the gymnasium also serves as a playground for the daycare of the community center and helps insulate the gymnasium. Natural ventilation and in-hill construction reduce energy needs.

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1. LOBBY 2. CAFE 3. AUDITORIUM 4. WOMENS RR 5. MENS RR 6. MECHANICAL 7. BLACK WATER

FILTRATION 8. INDOOR MARKET 9. INCUBATOR KITCHENS 10. OUTDOOR SEATING 11. OUTDOOR MARKET

COMMUNITY CENTER | LEVEL 1

1. GYMNASIUM 5. LOUNGE 2. RACQUETBALL COURTS 6. EXERCISE 3. MENS RR 7. YOGA STUDIO 4. WOMENS RR 8. GROUP FITNESS 9. COMMUNITY GARDENS

COMMUNITY CENTER | LEVEL 2

COMMUNITY CENTER | LEVEL 3

Renewable Systems :

Ground Source Heat Pump

Natural Ventilation

Baseline

ENERGY PETAL

Materials

Ground Source Heat Pump: 2,042 sq.ft. Solar Panels: 20,500 sq.ft.

EUI

SOLAR ENERGY ENERGY CONSUMED

LOBBY AT LEVEL 1

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

+109%

(67,000 KWhr) NET GAIN

SPACE HEATING

APPLIANCE

LIGHTING

FAN

1. CLASSROOM 2. DAY-CARE 3. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA

GREEN ROOF ABOVE GYMNASIUM

RESTAURANT The proposed restaurant for the Zoo nestles into the hillside and highlights the aesthetic potential of rainwater collection in the adjacent pond. The kitchen makes use of the food production of the greenhouse and encourages guests to participate in the greenhouse functions. The main water cleansing facilities are also accessed through the restaurant lower level. A large water storage tank is housed underground along with systems for producing potable water that can travel by gravity to the other buildings downhill.

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1. KITCHEN 2. DINING 4. MENS RR 3. WATER STORAGE 5. WOMENS RR

RESTAURANT | LEVEL 1

RESTAURANT | LEVEL 2

EUI

Ground Source Heat Pump

Natural Ventilation

Optimized Material

In-hill Insulation

Baseline

ENERGY PETAL

SOLAR ENERGY ENERGY CONSUMED

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Ground Source Heat Pump: 1,616 sq.ft.

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

+109%

(67,000 KWhr) NET GAIN

7 SPACE HEATING

Renewable Systems :

Jun

APPLIANCE

LIGHTING

FAN

Solar Panels: 910 sq.ft.

WATER PETAL

FLOCCULATION SEDIMENTATION SETTLING W/ SAND

FILTRATION

UV DISINFECTION

ATHENEUM Columbus, IN

The atheneum of Columbus, Indiana functions as a visitor center celebrating the city and its architectural significance. In conjunction with the welcoming center are temporary and permanent exhibits, outdoor sculpture gardens, meeting rooms, and auditorium space. The atheneum also serves as a learning center for visiting scholars living on the property. The center mass is reserved for the permanent gallery space. It serves as a representation of the building and city by displaying historical architectural drawings and art associated with the city. Visitors are beckoned to discover the exhibition when passing it on either of the grand staircases. Its hovering presence over the first floor also eludes to its significance. The form of the gallery incorporates slanted walls lined with skylights above that allow indirect sunlight to wash down the face of the walls and bring character to the space. A structural hollow core inhabits the center of the gallery mass, to serve as a concealer and distributor of mechanical systems. With ducts unseen, the concrete floor slabs can also exist as clean, exposed concrete ceilings.

A central mechanical shaft allows for an exposed concrete slab ceiling without ductwork

A lifted gallery space provides spatial identity and initial intrigue of its contents

Indirect natural light provides a safe environment for artwork while also creating an ever-changing mood through dynamic light and shadow

HIGH-SPEED TRAIN STATION Beijing, China

The site for the high-speed train station is in an area that will soon undergo much growth. The station will serve not only as a transportation hub, but also as an entertainment and social gathering area for the growing region. To establish the station as an inviting community space, the massing was split into two curling forms, one reserved for public function, one for train operations, and a central atrium that combines both uses. The form employs two hovering space frames to create a dome like atmosphere that draws attention and natural light to the massive atrium.

Upper Level

Ground Level

To explore the long-span structure of the building, the smaller space frame wraps into different uses. Beginning as a roof at the west entry, the trusses are then exaggerated to create an inhabitable cocoon area on the second floor. Then, as the frame is overlapped by the larger form, it converts from an inhabitable roof to an occupied floor. This method exaggerates the structure and allows the user to be lost in its grandness while experiencing it first-hand.

The space frame is exaggerated to create an inhabitable space. The visitor can visit the restaurant and lounge space within the steel structure.

The facade paneling was designed in relation to the amount of sunlight received on the surface. Over lighting of the atrium was avoided, and openings became smaller as they became more horizontal.

3-D WALL COVERING BRANDING WALL STANDING WORK DESK

ITSC OFFICE RENOVATION Cincinnati, OH

As a design-build studio, we received a grant to bring life to an office space on campus. The outcome was the combination of parametric design and hand craft. The undulating wall covering allowed access to fire alarms and other necessities while bringing dimension, energy, and warmth to the office. The standing work desk continues the language of the wall and allows employees to stand while working. The flat panel walls brand the space, conceal storage, and are erected without any permanent attachments to the columns. The existing column faces were preserved for future change by designing column â&#x20AC;&#x153;huggersâ&#x20AC;? to attach and stabilize the walls.

CINCINNATI FIRE MUSEUM Cincinnati, OH Graduate Assistantship Spring 2017

During a Graduate Assistant assignment, I participated in the reimagining of the historical Cincinnati Fire Museum located downtown. The museum attained fundings for a dramatic renovation to bring new life to the center. The project began as a studio project, in which I was not a part of, but was then continued by a select group of graduate students over the span of two years. My responsibilities included facade studies, rooftop layout, rendering, and final presentation preparation. I was involved in the final presentation to the Board of the Cincinnati Fire Museum for creative approval. I then assisted in producing a brochure in which the museum uses to gain publicity and funding for the design proposal. The hope is that the project will one day become a reality.

Facade attachment to wrap corner and reinvigorate street presence

TIMELINE Sculptural piece depicting Cincinnati Fire history

ROOFTOP RESTAURANT AND BAR The proposal called for an occupied rooftop that could be rented to interested restaurant or bar clientele as a source of income for the museum and as a means to extend the operable hours of the building

CHICAGO FASHION CENTER Chicago, IL

Located next to the Tribune Tower along Michigan Avenue, the open site presents a prime location for a high fashion headquarters. Michigan Avenue is famous for its dense retail occupancy and shoppers gather in multitudes. With this type of energy present, the Fashion Center would service the everyday shopper while also introducing a high fashion element that is usually reserved for New York City. With design studios, gallery space to bring high fashion design to the common user, and event space for runway shows, it will serve as a beacon of fashion in the city and promote high fashion design in Chicago. With several local design universities in the city, the center can also bring the work of local students to the public by allocating presentation space. The center is a space for fashion to be showcased as art rather than solely clothing.

DRAPING THE STRUCTURE As a beacon of fashion in the city, the facade of the building was designed to drape the structure much as a fabric wraps the human body. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;drapeâ&#x20AC;? curves around the site and frames Tribune Tower. With a sky walk in the center of the cover, pedestrians can pass underneath at ground level to enter behind the fabric and experience the more rigid body of the hotel beyond.

FORT ANCIENT POOL HOUSE Fort Ancient, OH

Located along the river in Fort Ancient, Ohio, the serene landscape and private location led to an open design pool house so users can experience nature while also having a sense of enclosure. The slotted screens allow for this balance without disturbing the peaceful setting. The screen construction allows for countless possibilities of exposure versus enclosure and shadow versus sunlight. A gradient of open to close ratios is used to signify personal and public spaces, allowing closed walls for changing rooms and largely slotted walls for lounging. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;accordionâ&#x20AC;? style movement of the screen provides direction and a feeling of space without separating the area from the surrounding landscape.

ADAPTABLE SCREEN EXPOSURE VS. ENCLOSURE SUN VS. SHADE

Professional Experience

OFFICE LAYOUT BHDP

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS HDR

In preparation for a project pursuit, I produced a digital model that was 3-D printed for the buildings on the site model. This included observing the area and producing accurate shapes and heights.

WYOMING STATE CAPITOL RENOVATION HDR

The Wyoming State Capitol and adjacent Herschler building are currently undergoing historic restoration and renovation guided by the efforts of HDR. During my time with the firm, I joined the construction administration team to document and return RFIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and submittals. The team trusted me to lead meetings with consultants and the general contractor at times and relied on my organization and management skills to provide clear correspondence and facilitate solutions across disciplines. I gained responsibility for RFI and submittal status and helped implement a new documentation process when the project transitioned into different technological programs. The project required a unique mixture of expertise with the historical restoration components of the Capitol and the renovation of the modern Herschler building, which is also used for government activities. The construction efforts for the Capitol restoration were continually innovation and reimagined as the structure was revealed.

Renderings (left) taken from wyomingcapitolsquare.com

Exterior Capitol photo taken from Wyoming Capitol Square Facebook page

New sheet metal entablature House of Chambers reopening of window

Original ceiling revealed Herschler Addition

Stone repair Stone to be replaced

All construction photos are taken from Wyoming Capitol Square Facebook page

Discovered Pattern

Herschler looking to Capitol

Excavation of foundation for mechanical

COME TOGETHER RIGHT NOW HDR

Situated on 16th St, a busy, pedestrian street in downtown Denver, HDR was selected for an installation to activate the street and encourage community. My co-workers completed the design and then I began the next steps of developing the construction sequence and details of the modular system. I also participated in the assembly and was able to witness people quickly making use it.

TRU BY HILTON PROTOTYPE FRCH | a NELSON company

FRCH has been working with Hilton to develop a new midscale brand hotel, Tru. There are already several constructed and many more franchise agreements to be built in the future. During my time at FRCH, I have helped with various tasks during various phases of the project life. This has included assembling presentation materials, configuring parking lot options, and updating drawings. As the prototype set goes through revisions and adds design options, I have contributed to the construction drawings and documented the alternative design conditions.

Renderings done by others at FRCH

Rendering done by others at FRCH

AROOGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS BAR PROTOTYPE FRCH | a NELSON company

Aroogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a freshly developed chain restaurant, was still testing out prototype buildings when I began at FRCH. I was tasked with resolving technical conflicts resulting from client revisions and constructing exterior wall sections. This work entailed comparing and selecting product manufacturers and compiling details into a cohesive, reliable wall section.

Rendering done by others at FRCH

LUDLOW HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM ADDITION

Robert Ehmet Hayes & Associates A local high school hired REH&H to design a small addition to their gymnasium to serve as a weight room. I was given responsibility of this project and completed such tasks as code analysis, site surveying, documentation of existing conditions, documentation of proposed addition including plans, sections, elevations, and wall sections. I assembled an initial set of construction documents that were then finished by a co-worker.

Rendering done by others at POH

BRADLEY PARK APARTMENTS Pieper, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Herr Architects During my time at POH, I worked on various apartment complexes and translated a schematic, sketchup model into construction documents.

Thank You EMAIL PHONE ADDRESS

riddernr@mail.uc.edu (859) 486-3100 5 Canterbury Ct, Alexandria, KY 41001