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.
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shanegallagher@ksu.edu
Blue Springs, Missouri
Education
Masters of Architecture (M.Arch)
Kansas State University
GPA: 4.0
High School Diploma (HSD)
Grain Valley High School
GPA: 4.1
Experience
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.
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.
A profound design process eventually makes the patron, the architect, and every occasional visitor in the building a slightly better human being.
- Juhani Pallasmaa
Kaw River Culture Center
Topeka, Kansas typology program semester location site area
Museum, Culture Center, Park
Architecture Design Studio III
7 Acres Fall Semester 2023, KSU
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.
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.
Highline Theater & Gallery
Chelsea District, New York typology program semester location area
Theater, Gallery, Public Space
Architecture Design Studio IV
Spring Semester 2024, KSU
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.
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
Right of Way Canopy
Frosted double-pane glass supported by anodized steel frame and spider joints. Rotated 46°, This canopy shades the right of way.
Highline Facing Canopy
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
4” MDF + wood veneer acoustic panels placed between black adonized steel structural members, reminant of the highline.
Right of Way Material
6” thick formwork precast concrete panels. exposed form ties with integrated concrete seating.
Gallery Glazing System
Butt joined double pane glass panels with vertical steel posts and clamps.
Eureka Housing Project
Residential Eureka, Kansas typology program semester location site area
Architecture Design Studio III
Fall Semester 2023, KSU
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.
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.
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.
KCFAA Center for Dance
Kansas City, Missouri typology program semester location area
Dance studio, Office, Residential
Architecture Design Studio V
Fall Semester 2024, KSU
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.
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.
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Shane Gallagher shanegallagher@ksu.edu
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