Madison Smith-Fourth Year Portfolio

SMITH

THIRD YEAR ARCH 508 HAVEN PROJECT THIRD YEAR ARCH 509

PHONE: EMAIL:

(913) 754-6986 maddie08@ku.edu

Blue Valley West Highschool (2014-2018)

GPA: 3.16

Weighted GPA: 3.31

+ Was accepted and attended the Center of Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) in the Journalism department and attended two semesters of classes. (12th grade)

+ Involved in the yearbook team as both a designer and photographer. (3years) (10th, 11th, 12th grade)

Kansas University (Fall 2018- Present) Lawrence, KS

GPA: 3.73

Current GPA: 4.0 + (BFA) in Industrial Design Fall 2018-2019 + Masters in Architecture (M.ARCH) 2019-Present

Kappa Gamma Honors Society (2018-2022)

MADISON SMITH

ARCHITECTURE STUDENT

Madison Smith M.Arch Student

Lawrence KS & Overlandpark KS

(913) 754-6986 maddie08@ku.edu Overlandpark KS

maddie08@ku.edu Studies classes.

EXPERIENCE

2010-2021 Hallmark Modeling

2010-Present Hallmark Modeling

+Appeared in yearly catalogs and advertisements

+ Appeared in yearly catalogs and advertisements

2010-Present Thompson Photography Modeling

2010-Present Thompson Photography Modeling

+Appeared in various catalogs and campaigns

the as both a photographer.(3years) 12th grade)

LOCATION: (2021)

West (2014-2018) 3.31 and Center of Professional Journalism attended of grade) University Present) 3.6 Industrial 2018-2019

Architecture 2019-Present

2018-2020 Etiquette Boutique

+ Appeared in various catalogs and campaigns

Sales Associate

2018-2020 Etiquette Boutique

Sales Associate

+Managed incoming shipments and assisted clients needs

+ Managed incoming shipments and assisted clients needs

Johnny Rowlands Assistant

Johnny Rowlands Assistant

outgoing documents for the Kansas Department of Revenue

2021-Present

2021-Present

2020-2022 Keller Williams Lilja Team

Graphic Design Work

+ Prepare, proofread, edit, and finalize incoming and outgoing documents for the Kansas Department of Revenue

+Designed visually appealing and comprehendible site maps of neighborhood development areas

2020-2021 Keller Williams Lilja Team

Graphic Design Work

Freestate Timbersmiths

Architect Intern

2020-2021

+ Designed visually appealing and comprehendible site maps of neighborhood development areas

+Met and discussed architectural projects with clients

Architect Intern 2017)

Freestate Timbersmiths

+Inspected building sites to assess suitability for construction

+Drafted and detailed drawings and plans

+Supplied 3D Models and renderings of projects

2020-2021

+Met and discussed architectural projects with clients

NSPJ Architects

Architect Intern may - aug 2022

+Inspected building sites to assess suitability for construction

+ Drafted and detailed drawings and plans

+Inspected building sites to assess suitability for construction

+Drafted and detailed drawings and plans

+Supplied 3D Models and renderings of projects

+Supplied 3D Models and renderings of projects

ROOTED PROJECT SECOND YEAR ARCH 209

PROJECT DISCRIPTION

BACK VIEW FROM TRAIL

The Rooted Project sits atop a steep ridge overlooking the Missouri River in Quindaro, Kansas City and is surrounded by historical ruins and nature trails. The area has a long history of systematic oppression and is rich in cultural history. During community outreach research it became apparent that the site was located in a food desert and desperately needed a space for community activities and gatherings. This established the project’s goals of, connecting people to a healthy food source as well as with the surrounding nature and historical ruins,

while simultaneously creating a flexible flowing space which would accommodate for the community’s everchanging needs. Due to the negative reputation of the area, bringing in visitors from the surrounding city was also a goal of the project. The response to these goals resulted in a variety of different spaces. The first of which being the open marketplace, which is designed as a partially covered deck in order to host seasonal weekend farmers markets where the community could buy or sell goods as well as attract people from the outside area. The open marketplace sits between a café space

and an event space which both feature folding doors to unify the two quarters. The Café supplies the building with a constant source of income and its visitors with coffee and snacks. The event space administers additional revenue as it can be rented out for gatherings such as parties, school fieldtrips, community classes, or additional space for the market. Another area that contributes the community’s needs is the two-story branch library which connects to the café as well as the second story workrooms and conference spaces. In addition to these spaces the vegetable

garden is one of the most prominent features of the project as it connects its visitors to nature. The adjacent greenhouse is a space to propagate seeds for the garden and holds a small garden shop with space to host weekly gardening workshops. By combining these spaces in response to comments of residents in the local area the Rooted project is meant to provide the community with its necessary needs and encourage community growth and engagement.

BACK GREENHOUSE FOR ARCH 620 GUIDEBOOK HEALTH ESSAY

the topic of health and architecture poses a number of different issues but since the pandemic the most prominent has become the need for outdoor public space. Nature and exercise are vital in maintaining a healthy lifestyle but lately it has become just as important in people’s meatal health and wellbeing as well. Which

is why Rooted’s design provides endless opportunities for outdoor involvement. The building is located at a hub of hiking trails that branch off and take its visitors throughout the surrounding forest, down to river, as well as past streams and deeply historical ruins. The garden space also connects its visitors to nature

BACK VIEW STONE CONNECTION

endless involvement. hiking visitors garden nature

as the greenhouse holds space for people to gather and learn about growing healthy and sustainable food, and while the open marketplace is intended for hosting weekend farmers markets it could easily be used for weekly yoga classes.

GREENHOUSE

Designed to create a connection to the areas historical past by blending modern materials with stone to mimic the appearance of the ruins found in the surrounding area.

Balcony Veiw

library Conference Area Cafe Space

Event Space

Axonometric

cafe/ Office/ and Library

RIPPLE PROJECT SECOND

YEAR ARCH 209

the Ripple Pavilion Project started by choosing a large rock and doing a series of studies to better understand the contours and textures of its surface. This then led to the rock becoming its own landscape which would be the site of the project. After these studies were performed the integration and experimentation of form was explored in a variety of physical and software-based techniques. This allow a lot of flexibility within the design and form of the pavilion as well as its location within the site.

INTEGRATION OF FORM

PHOTOSHOPPED LANDSCAPE

rock as landscape

ORIGINAL DESIGN

SECOND YEAR 209

After many experiments with the shape and form of the pavilion I had settled on this tri-circular shape which also functioned as a ramp system to allow easy access up the terraced terrain. However, this design changed due its more closed in form and lack of capability to accommodate large groups of people at

one time. While I do like this design its size and form were more suitable for a residential purpose. This realization heavily impacted the final design of this project and resulted in a large wavelike structure that could hold large events and group gatherings.

PROJECT DISCRIPTION

FIRST YEAR ARCH 109

the Enclosure/ Hillside

Village is a project intended to create a sense of normality and comfort for students in need of quarantine. Each pod blends seamlessly into its surrounding terrain and each contain a bedroom, kitchen, full bath, workspace, outdoor living area, and garden. The single slop roof allows for tall floor to ceiling windows at the unit’s face and connect to personal outdoor living areas. The abundance

of natural light provides the feeling of a serene and peaceful atmosphere as well as creates the illusion of a larger and more open space. The generous number of trees in the surrounding landscape provide privacy as well as the filtration of any harsh light. Though each pod is isolated from the others their layout forms a sense of community and allows communication while social distancing.

NATURAL LIGHT

BALCONY & TERRACES

STACKED PODS

feeling atmosphere privacy harsh from sense communication

SITE LOCATION POD FLOOR

FLOOR

PLAN GARDEN OVERVIEW

NEXUS PROJECT SECOND YEAR 209

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EVENT SPACE VIEW

The Nexus Project was a four-part semester long project, each section was meant to bring new challenges and further the progress of the design. The different sections included site, structure, space, and terrane. The site of this project was located in Robinson Park which brought challenges such as, noise from Mass Street, the railroad, and converging overpasses, as well as a 30foot drop from the park down to the riverbank. In response to these conditions my design concept is centered around creating a space that shifts peoples focus away from the busy, chaotic street and towards a more tranquil area for people to gather and enjoy the view

of the river. This concept is reflected the structure section which is comprised interconnected arches that become and more spread out as the reach closer the river’s edge. The space and main of the project started with a 20,000 foot rectangle and had to be carved only subtractive methods. In response this I continued my design concept height and arch spans to gradually space as you moved closer to the covered overlooking the river. The last section project was the rooftop community which uses various height differences manipulate movement throughout the

reflected in comprised of become larger closer to main building 20,000 square carved out using response to by using gradually open the covered deck section of this community garden differences to the garden.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

TOWER ELEVATORS, WALKWAY, AND RAMPS ALLOW SAFE ACCESS DOWN THE 30-FOOT SLOPE TO THE RIVERBANK.

TRAIN ARCHWAY

STRUCTURE HAD TO ACCOMMODATE FOR THE TRAIN TRACKS.

SIDEWALK ACCESS

TWO TOWERS ALLOW PEDESTRIANS TO BE ABLE TO REACH THE RIVERBANK.

LOBBY

ARCH 508

LAWRENCE TRANSIT CENTER

the Lawrence Transit Center is located on Vermont Street and adjacent to 8th street. The project goal was to create a “Multi Modal Hub” which would allow current shared transit and future mobility visions to serve and engage the constituents of Lawrence. The space is a combination of bus docks, bicycle

parking and storage, electric car share ports, micro mobility docking, offices, bicycle repair, small grocer and public storefront for display and consumption. The idea was to provide an inclusive experience where East and West Lawrence’s historical past can participate in its future.

FRONT ELEVATION & VERMONT STREET FRONT ELEVATION & VERMONT STREET

SECTION CUT

SECTION CUT

NCentral atrium is the convergence of all entry points into the building which creates a communal space for its users to gather. This area also creates a connection between the retail, café, and grocery store which forms a since of community among the public spaces in the building.

Central atrium is the convergence of all entry points into the building which creates a communal space for its users to gather. This area also creates a connection between the retail, café, and grocery store which forms a since of community among the public spaces in the building.

WEST FACING SECTION CUT WEST FACING SECTION CUT

restrooms and showers hour access is greatly needed in the downtown Lawrence area and is meant to accommodate for the growing homeless population.

GROCERY STORE

GROCERY STORE

GROCERY STOREGROCERY STORE

Locating the grocery store on the south side of the building on 8th street allows it to be closer to mass street as well as directly in front of a bus stop so its users have accessible access of both the store and public transportation. In addition to this the grocery store’s

Locating the grocery store on the south side of the building on 8th street allows it to be closer to mass street as well as directly in front of a bus stop so its users have accessible access of both the store and public transportation. In addition to this the grocery store’s street allows for its customers to not have to carry their bags through the other areas of the building.

Locating the grocery store on the south side of the building on 8th street allows it to be closer to mass street as well as directly in front of a bus stop so its users have accessible access of both the store and public transportation. In addition to this the grocery store’s

Locating the grocery store on the south side of the building on 8th street allows it to be closer to mass street as well as directly in front of a bus stop so its users have accessible access of both the store and public transportation. In addition to

BACK ELEVATION

BACK ELEVATION VEIW

Combining the car charging stations, bike storage, and open lockers creates a space for personal transit users to share and allows for the front of the building to be kept clear for bus use.

Combining the car charging stations, bike storage, and open lockers creates a space for personal transit users to share and allows for the front of the building to be kept clear for bus use.

CAR CHARGING BIKE STORAGE LOCKERS

CAR CHARGING BIKE STORAGE LOCKERS

ARCH DIRT ARCH

ARCH 509(GROUP PROJECT)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Dirt Works Studio is partnering with The Good shelter to individuals or families experiencing domestic violence and to support them while they transition to more secure and peaceful lives. Each family served by The Good Work has a different background, but one commonality is that their lives have been fundamentally disrupted. Recognizing this, Dirt Works Studio aims to provide a place of refuge while remaining connected to the fabric of the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas. The mutually reinforcing and complementary aspirations of The Good Work and the Solar Decathlon - advocating for the health of the planet and the health of the community - result in clear and potent design strategies.

Strawberry Hill, previously called Splitlog Hill, was named after a wealthy Native American mill owner named Mathias Splitlog, who built a manor here in 1870. Although Splitlog’s manor no longer stands, this home falls within the historic environs of the property, requiring more attention to the neighborhood’s context. The site is on a narrow lot, unique to the region but characteristic of the neighborhood, and backs up to I-70. The proximity to

as remarkable, unobstructed views to the downtown Kansas City skyline. The narrow lot limits the size

of the home and activates aesthetic design guidelines (“Narrow Lot Design Guidelines”). Directly south is an open lot owned and maintained by the Department of Transportation. Passive solar heating and access to solar energy are aided by this large, perpetually open lot, and large windows visually expand the living area of the home without the added expense of conditioning a larger space.

The concept design of this home - Haven - draws from the historic fabric of the neighborhood as well as archetypal ideas of home. Nearly every child draws home the same way: a square with a triangle on top, a front door, rectilinear windows, and a tree in the

in the front facade of this project to help children and adults struggling with recent trauma settle into their new home, without it feeling disorienting, institutional, or transient. This facade, with its simple gable form, also assimilates with the existing historic character of the neighborhood. An emphasis on wood creates an atmosphere of warmth and security, further reinforcing the concept of home and community.

The Kansas climate is characterized by constant and dramatic change; from hot, humid summers to cold, dry winters, and everything in between. Select Passive House strategies have been adopted as a basic approach

construction time. These panels can provide an R-50+, far exceeding the code-required minimum.

The narrow footprint of the home is relatively easy

operable windows encourage cross-ventilation throughout the space. The slope of the roof was

solar panels on the south-facing portion of the gabled roof. The protective and well-insulated north facade is free of openings that might contribute to energy loss during the large number of heating degree days, while the south facade is characterized by large glazed surfaces, protected by overhangs or louvers, to take advantage of passive solar heating while avoiding overheating in the summer. The east (rear) facade connects the home with the private

embodied carbon. Low and non-toxic materials will be selected to ensure good indoor air quality, which is particularly important in a home that will have relatively few air changes per hour. The walls will be clad in horizontal, thermally-treated wood siding, which will enhance the shear strength of the structure and reduce wear on the moisture barrier. The standing seam metal roof will protect the home at its most vulnerable surfaces. The

will be long-lasting, easy to clean, function as a thermal mass, and may also serve as a radiant heat source. While the intention is for this home to be net positive, it will be connected to the electrical grid and use local net metering agreements to sell excess energy during peak production times to offset energy use after the sun sets. Even when drawing electricity from the grid, 44% of the energy produced in Kansas

and carefully-selected active systems, and offset by a robust solar energy collection system. At each

water heater which will minimize wasted water at faucets and showerheads. This may be combined with a central tank hot water heater to minimize high

home appliances will not only function well for the families in their daily lives but will also contribute to lower utility bills.

A heat pump mini-split system will control temperatures differentially in areas as use patterns change. A heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system with

draw in fresh air while reducing energy loss by preconditioning supply air with heat and humidity from the from entering the home. The highly-insulated walls

which will be critical given the proximity to the highway to the east and a bar across the street to the west. Vegetation along the highway’s buffer area, in concert with acoustic fencing, will help reduce unwanted noise.

footprint. The solar-angle optimized roof will use microinverters beneath the rooftop PV panels to generate energy even when some panels are partially shaded; and with a one-to-one buyback net metering

energy loads, thereby minimizing the size and cost of energy generation systems to ensure a net-zero energy home. The strategies implemented will help

envelope, HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances. The home will also function as a learning opportunity for the family who lives in the home to understand the importance of saving energy, and as a model for the broader community as it experiences a renewed vitality.

The project has great promise in making a positive impact in the lives of the families who live here, in its vibrant and growing community, in new energy solutions for the region, and in the lives of the students who will have contributed throughout the process, who will in turn be the future leaders of a more sustainable world.

BY: LIZ FRAKA

FLOOR PLANS

BY: MADDIE BECK

PROJECT OFFICERS

Chad Kraus, Liz Fraka, Lauren Maloney, Andrew Stender, Harleigh Brandon, Erica Villamayor

DIRT WORKS STUDIO

Fall 2021

DIRT WORKS STUDIO Spring 2022

FACULTY ADVISORS

Jae Chang, Hugo Sheward, Elaina Sutley, Mario Medina, Hongyi Cai, Chein-Ho Ko HENDERSON ENGINEERS, APEX ENGINEERS, BNIM MAR LAN General Contractor

DIRT WORKS STUDIO Fall 2022

DIRT WORKS STUDIO Spring 2023

ARCH

EHREN COLEMAN, SARAH

627-HUT HOUSE

SARAH MOORE, ALEC HENDRIX, MATT TEAHAN

CENTRAL PATHWAY CREATES A CONNECTION BETWEEN COLLEGE AND PARK CENTRAL PATHWAY

WALKABLE STREET

BLOCKED OFF STREET ALLOWS FOR WALKABLE RETAIL SPACE

ACTIVATED CENTER

CENTRAL PLAZA SPACE ALLOWS FOR WALKABLE RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL AREAS WHICH ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO RESIDENTS IN APARTMENTS ABOVE.

SITE OVERVIEW

BECAUSE OUR GROUP DECIDED TO REPLACE THE ROWHOMES THAT ARE THERE CURRENTLY, I WANTED TO HONOR THEM IN SOME WAY THROUGH THE NEW DESIGN.

LIVE WORK CONCEPT

THE LIVE WORK CONCEPT HAS BEEN GROWING IN RECENT YEARS AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE HAVE STARTED WORKING FROM HOME. BY CENTERING MY DESIGN AROUND THE IDEA, I HOPED TO ADD AN ADDITION OPTION OF LIVING TO THE RESIDENTS IN THE AREA AS WELL AS THE MIXED-USE PROPOSALS OF MY PEERS. IN HOPES THAT IT WILL AID IN A MORE DIVERSE MIX OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE AREA.

3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3.

UNIT F-1

LOCATED ON FLOOR 2 FOUR TOTAL UNITS 2 BED, 1 BATH

UNIT F-2

LOCATED ON FLOOR TWO SIX TOTAL UNITS 1 BED, 1 BATH WITH OFFICE

PRIVATE COURTYARD PARKING AND BIKE STORAGE

VIEW OF COURTYARD

PORTFOLIO BY MADISON SMITH