2025 Architecture Portfolio

Shane Gallagher / 2025 / Selected Works

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Portfolio 2025

Shane Gallagher Hi! I’m Shane, a dedicated fourth-year architecture student enrolled in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design, at Kansas State University. Driven by a passion for architecture and a keen interest in conceptual thinking, I find continuous inspiration to elevate my skills and deliver exceptional work. As I navigate through my academic journey, I am committed to pushing the boundaries of my knowledge, ensuring that each project reflects the highest standards of creativity and precision. phone email adress social

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(+816)-536-6331 shanegallagher@ksu.edu Blue Springs, Missouri archbyshane

Selected Works

Education 2021- present

2017- 2021

Masters of Architecture (M.Arch) Kansas State University GPA: 4.0 High School Diploma (HSD) Grain Valley High School GPA: 4.1

Experience 2024

Design Intern Mammoth Sports Construction Kansas City Missouri, Missouri - Developed detailed 3D models, renderings, and drawings of buildings using software to aid in client presentations and design reviews.

- Participated in meetings with clients and stakeholders to discuss design proposals, gather feedback, and address concerns.

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Crew Chief College Works Painting Blue Springs, Missouri - Directed and supervised a team of painters, overseeing project timelines, assigning tasks, and ensuring quality workmanship in line with client specifications.

- Coordinated project logistics, including material procurement, scheduling, and on-site organization, optimizing efficiency and productivity.

Skills 3D Modeling Rhino

Revit

Twinmotion

Enscape

Photoshop

Illustrator

Powerpoint

Word

3D Rendering Vray

Illustration

Microsoft Office

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Portfolio 2025

A profound design process eventually makes the patron, the architect, and every occasional visitor in the building a slightly better human being.

- Juhani Pallasmaa

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Contents

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Kaw River Culture Center

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Highline Theater & Gallery

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Eureka Housing Project

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KCFAA Center for Dance

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Museum

Theater & Gallery

Residential

Mixed - Use

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Kaw River Culture Center typology program semester

Museum, Culture Center, Park Architecture Design Studio III Fall Semester 2023, KSU

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Topeka, Kansas 7 Acres

Topeka, Kansas, undergoes a visionary downtown transformation, converting industrial zones into a vibrant commercial hub along the Kansas River. At the core of this revitalization, a cultural center and museum pay homage to the history of six Native American tribes, a pivotal milestone for Topeka’s identity. Symbolic designs inspired by Native American pictographs and petroglyphs create a profound exploration of cultural narratives, providing a gathering space for Native American communities.

Innovative architectural solutions respond to the river’s dynamics, securing the building against floods while offering immersive access to the water’s edge through existing levees, docks, and elevated walkways. The building’s thoughtful design, with interconnected masses and symbolic ornamentation, seamlessly blends public interaction and private functionality, harmonizing with Topeka’s city grid and showcasing a commitment to riverside revival intertwined with the cultural legacy of the Six Nations.

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Conceptual Thinking Petroglyph - an image created by removing part of a rock surface by incising, picking, carving, or abrading, as a form of rock art.

Pictograph - painting on stone, or other surefaces, using natural pigments. The drawings were created from pigments made from natural sources.

This design draws inspiration from Native American pictographs and petroglyphs, transcending imagery to embody cultural histories and sacred stories etched onto stone. These symbols profoundly influence the project’s design, conveying narratives through form, structure, and spatial design. Infusing organic motifs and intricate symbolism, the architecture aims to honor the significance of indigenous artworks. By leaving a mark on the Earth’s surface, the project echoes the legacy of timeless pictorial languages, promoting a connection to the land.

boat dock

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exterior displays

observation decks

powwow circle

board walk

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great overland train station

highway 70

river side site

kansas state capitol building Topeka Context

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North Elevation

Section Facing South

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Exterior Displays and Powwow Circle

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First Floor Plan

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1. pow wow 2. exterior displays 3. boardwalk 4. observation deck 5. Lobby 6. gallery 1

7. archives 8. mechanical 9. offices 10. restrooms 11. conservation workshop 12. storage

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Highline Theater & Gallery typology program semester

Theater, Gallery, Public Space Architecture Design Studio IV Spring Semester 2024, KSU

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Chelsea District, New York 25,000 SF

Located in the Chelsea district adjacent to New York’s Highline, the Highline Theater & Gallery seeks to enhance the public experience by bridging the elevated Highline park with the vibrant street life below. Observing the lack of aesthetic and efficient access points within the Highline, this project serves as a connective space that draws pedestrians between the raised path and the city. Inspired by Elizabeth Diller, one of the Highline’s key designers, the building embraces details at its core, offering an immersive experience for passersby.

Its expressed structures and substructures guide visitors’ attention, while views into the art gallery from the exterior path allow for a deeper engagement with the environment. The interior of the building reflects the same structural language found in the Highline, creating a seamless extension of the park and enriching the urban landscape through thoughtful design and public integration.

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Discovering Detail “We saw the High Line as an alternative park, so how did it become mainstream?

It’s a place where you can’t do much—you cant throw a ball, ride a bike, or bring your dog. You can walk and sit, which, for urbanites, is somewhat a novelty. When are we ever doing nothing? If not working, we’re checking devices, exercising, or shopping. Doing nothing felt like discovery.”

- Elizabeth Diller

South - East Elevation

Section Facing North - West

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Model Photo

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1. Highline 2. Foyer 3. Theater 4. Storage 5. Small Gallery

Third Floor

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1. Theater 2. Jazz Club 3. Cafe 4. Historical 5. Lobby 6. Offices 7. Back of House

First Floor

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Extended Highline

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Right of Way Canopy

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Frosted double-pane glass supported by anodized steel frame and spider joints.

Rotated 46°, This canopy shades the right of way.

Highline Facing Canopy

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Frosted double-pane glass supported by expressive black steel frame and spider joints.

This canopy is oriented towards the canopy, reflecting vegetation and predestrian movement.

Structure and Acooustic Paneling

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4” MDF + wood veneer acoustic panels placed between black adonized steel structural members, reminant of the highline.

Right of Way Material

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6” thick formwork precast concrete panels. exposed form ties with integrated concrete seating.

Gallery Glazing System

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Butt joined double pane glass panels with vertical steel posts and clamps.

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Eureka Housing Project typology program semester

Residential Architecture Design Studio III Fall Semester 2023, KSU

location site area

Eureka, Kansas 26,000 sqft

The Eureka Housing Project stands in the heart of Eureka, Kansas, a rural city grappling with challenges stemming from tornado damage, job demands, and housing shortages. The Housing Project proposes a solution with 10 housing units and a commercial space, strategically positioned between Main Street and a residential district to foster diverse community interactions. The design caters to three primary user groups, a cafe with an accessible rooftop for commercial activities, a central courtyard for residents, and shaded exterior seating for the surrounding community.

Local materials and housing forms are woven into the design, featuring gabled metal roofing reminiscent of rural housing and warm wood siding for a contemporary touch. A stone wall not only visually buffers but encapsulates the lively essence of local architecture. Rising building heights add visual interest and practical benefits, creating a dynamic hub that connects commercial and residential life, addressing Eureka’s housing needs with thoughtful design and community integration.

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Contextual Influence In an effort to blend with Eureka’s rural character, the design incorporates local materials and forms found throughout the area. The architectural style of Eureka, characterized by elements such as standing seam metal, wood siding, and stone, are integrated into the overall design.

North Elevation

East Elevation

South Elevation

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Site Plan

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Second Floor

First Floor

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Eureka Housing Project Selected Works Three Person Unit Standing Seam Metal Roof

Single Person Unit Purlins

Standing Seam Metal Roof + Green Roof

Purlins

Dual Pitch Parralel Chord Truss

Queen Truss

Column

Column

Two Person Unit Single Person Unit Standing Seam Metal Roof

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Standing Seam Metal Roof

Purlins Purlins

Parallel Chord Truss Dual Pitch Truss

Column Column

Stone Bearing Wall

Exploded Structure Axon

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Skylights provide natural daylight to all units.

Section Through Courtyard

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Gabled metal roofs pay homage to classic housing forms found in rural Eureka.

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Slit openings are incorporated into the wall to allow residents and passerby to get a glimpse of the space beyond.

Personal exterior spaces are equipped with wooden louvers.

These louvers can be adjusted to the residents liking.

Suspended units not only enhance visual interest, but also ensure that outdoor spaces are generously shaded. These Units shade both the central courtyard for residents, and the wall seating catered to the public.

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KCFAA Center for Dance typology program semester

Dance studio, Office, Residential Architecture Design Studio V Fall Semester 2024, KSU

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Kansas City, Missouri 23,000 SF

Located at the historic 18th and Vine streets in Kansas City, Missouri, the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey Center for Dance (KCFAA) integrates office space, dance studios, and residential components to generate revenue while enriching the local community. Inspired by the art of the reach a gesture commonly found in dance and ballet and a metaphor in Alvin Ailey’s choreography, the building extends over the corner sidewalk, symbolizing an invitation to the community on 18th Street.

Framing views of Main Street and distant highrises, the design creates a visual connection between the building and the surrounding urban landscape.

The expressed structural elements and functional spaces invite interaction, offering both pedestrians and users a meaningful engagement with the building. This integration of form and function creating a deeper connection between KCFAA, the community, and the city, reflecting the spirit of connection central to Alvin Ailey’s work.

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What Does it Mean to Reach?

When reaching out to someone, it’s ultimately their choice whether to respond, but you can influence their decision. The same principle applies to architecture. A building offers an opportunity for engagement, but it’s up to the user or passerby to decide whether to engage or interact. Thoughtful design—through functionality, program, craftsmanship, or visual appeal—can encourage that response. The building extends a metaphorical hand, offering a chance for meaningful connection, but the final decision ultimately lies with those who encounter it.

North Elevation

East Elevation

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Model Photo

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Amphiteather & Lobby

Section Facing South

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3” Acoustic Steel Decking, 3” Concrete Slab, Roof Substrate Corrugated Polycarbonate Panel System

Premanufactured 10” Insulated Concrete Wall System

1/2” Low-E Clear Insulated Double Pane Glass

Dance Floor: Wood Strigners 3/4” Thick (3 Layers), 3/4” Plywood Seathing, Flexible Floor Panel, Vinyl Performance Surface 24” x 38” Mineral Fiber Drop Cieling

3” Steel Deck, 3” Concrete Floor Slab, Wood Vinyl Flooring 20” Deep Steel Girder Acoustic Drop Cieling Panels

Perforated Carbon Steel Panel 20 Gauge

Hollow Steel Substructure

Reinforced Steel Column

Vinyl Wood Flooring

Exterior Wall Fooring

Section Detail

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Reflection Point

Section Facing West

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Fourth Floor

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1. Dance Studio 2. Restroom 3. Changing Room 4. Lounge 5. Trash Room 6. 1 Bed Apt. 7. 2 Bed Apt.

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First Floor

1. Lobby 2. Front desk 3. Storagea 4. Restrooms 5. Storage 6. Res. Lobby 7. Gem Theater

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Entry

Apartement

Roof Top Terrace

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Dance Studio

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Portfolio Shane Gallagher shanegallagher@ksu.edu 816.536.6331