2024 Architecture Portfolio

Portfolio Shane Gallagher / 2024 / Selected Works

Portfolio 2024

Shane Gallagher Hi! I’m Shane, a dedicated third-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 2023

Building Materials Associate Menards Home Improvement Lees Summit, Missouri - Aided customers in selecting appropriate building materials, providing knowledgeable advice on product features, and offering solutions tailored to their needs.

- Acted as a resource person for technological inquiries, aiding customers in navigating relevant programs or tools for their construction projects.

2022

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 2024

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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Eureke Housing Project

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Council Grove Public Library

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Museum

Residential

Library

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Kaw River Culture Center typology program semester

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

location site area

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

Kaw River Culture Center Selected Works

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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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

(Two Story)

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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Council Grove Public Library typology program semester

Library Architecture Design Studio II Spring Semester 2023, KSU

location net area

Council Grove, Kansas 20,000 sqft

Council Grove, Kansas, draws its name from a historic tree-lined enclave along the Santa Fe Trail, a vital rest stop for westward-bound settlers. This design pays respect to the town’s legacy by embodying the grove’s peaceful and welcoming spirit. The library employs an exposed wooden structural system, purposefully integrating protruding members to establish a tangible link between occupants and nature. This structure is reminiscent of a tree trunk. Cantilevered floors act as the canopy of the tree, providing shade for exterior spaces below.

The facade harmonizes slit windows and stone paneling, strategically permitting natural light into the interiors while creating a textured exterior. This fenestration mirrors the filtered light beneath tree canopies, capturing the nuanced depth found in nature. By seamlessly blending history, innovation, and environmental consciousness, this design transforms Council Grove’s heritage into a place of historic association.

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Conceptual Thinking The origins of the name Council Grove, Kansas can be traced back to the grove of trees located in the area. The grove was a popular stopping point for settlers traveling along the Santa Fe Trail. It provided a shaded and peaceful spot for them to rest and resupply as they journeyed westward. In time, the grove became a prominent landmark and a natural meeting place for both the settlers and the indigenous tribes who lived in the area. Today, the name Council Grove stands as a tribute to this storied past, and this design encapsulates the essence of the grove, evoking its peaceful and welcoming spirit.

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Step 0. Base

Step 1. Carve

Step 2. Rotate

Step 3. Integrate Structure

Step 4. Create Overhangs

Step 5. Tree Detailing

Council Grove Public Library Selected Works

Teen Collection

Study Rooms

Teen Maker Space

Rest Room

Rest Room

Adult Co

llection

Compute

r Common

Study Ro

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Second Floor Plan

Conference Room

Storage & Drop Off

Mechanical

Children Collections

Office

Service

Exterior

Office

Work Room

Desk

Play Area Lobby

Rest Room

Rest Room

Cafe

Adult Co

llection

Multi Pu

rpose

First Floor Plan

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Skybridge

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Bookshelf Seating

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Section Perspective

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Second story overhangs act as the canopy of a tree, creating shade for exterior seating in the central courtyard. Exterior seating is built off of the exposed structure.

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