2025 Portfolio

SOPHIA FIELDS

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

MORE PUBLICATIONS: Master Thesis- Stadium Developments in Urban Environments: https://issuu.com/sophiafields/docs/booklet_issu 2024 A.I. for Healthy Spaces: https://issuu.com/sophiafields/docs/ai_competition?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER CONTACT

SUMMARY Fifth-year masters of architecture student at the University of Kansas with a lifelong passion for creativity and design. Driven by the opportunity to harness creative skills to develop impactful architectural solutions that enhance communities and improve daily life. Dedicated to advancing the field through innovative, thoughtful, and purpose-driven designs

s308f592@Ku.edu 816.289.9155 Kansas City, MO

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS M. Arch

GASTINGER WALKER&

Kansas City, MO

Cumulative GPA 4.0

ARCHITECTURAL INTERN

May 2024- Current

Participated in Co- Op Program to conduct a collaborative research thesis

STUDY ABROAD Architecture in Southern Europe + Morocco

Created and maintained BIM models in schematic design phase Redesigned look books and marketing material

Summer 2023

Kansas City, MO

COMMISSIONED ART

SKILLS

SELF- RUN COMMISSIONED PAINTING ACCOUNT

Revit Sketchup

Generated images for RFP’S, RFQ’S, and client presentations

Lumion Physical Modeling

Adobe Indesign

Drawing

Adobe Illustrator

A.I.

Adobe Photoshop

Wood Shop

March 2020- Current

Created personalized artwork tailored to client preferences and feedback.

Communicated professionally with clients to understand their vision and provide updates throughout the creative process.

Operated a self-run Instagram page to showcase artwork, attract clients, and manage commissions.

AutoCAD

LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

HONORS AIAS Member 4th Year Portfolio Award Recipient 2024 A.I. for Healthy Spaces Competition winner University of Kansas Chancellor Scholarship Recipient

SERVER

Kansas City, MO May 2021- August 2024

Customer service, serving and managing large parties, managing orders Task management, mutlitasking serving in restaurant setting as well as banquets, acting quick on my feet and solving problems efficiently

REFERENCES KEVIN HARDEN

SHANNON CRISS

YVONNE ROBERTS

Managing Partner / Retired

Associate Professor/ Architect

Argyle Manager

GastingerWalker&

University of Kansas

Lakewood Oaks Country Club

817 Wyandotte St,

1450 Jayhawk Blvd

651 NE St Andrews Cir,

Gamma Phi Beta Tshirt Chair

Kansas City, MO 64105

Lawrence, KS 66045

Lee’s Summit, MO 64064

2022-2024

kharden@gastingerwalker.com

Scriss@ku.edu

(816) 382-7485

TA B L E O F

CONTENTS

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Multi-purpose Highlighted Skills: Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, programming

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Secondary Education Highlighted Skills: Revit, Enscape, Rhino + Grasshopper, construction details, physical modeling

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Secondary Education Highlighted Skills: Revit, Enscape, Illustrator. construction details,

INTRODUCTION

RESEARCH RESEARCH

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Higher Education Highlighted skills: freehand & technical drawing, mixed media rendering

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Educational Center Highlighted skills: phsyical modeling

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Study Abroad | hand drawing Professional Experience Commissioned art | painting

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CONVERGE DENVER, CO YEAR 4.1

A mixed-use transitional housing edifice stands as a testament to the belief that when diverse paths converge, lives are not just impacted but undergo profound and transformative metamorphosis. This thoughtfully designed structure embodies the idea that housing can be more than just shelter—it can be a catalyst for change, growth, and renewed hope. Positioned at the heart of West Colfax, Denver, this innovative housing solution is purposefully designed to address the needs of the city’s most vulnerable populations. By integrating residential, community, and support spaces, it redefines the very essence of what it means to call a place “home,” creating a sanctuary where individuals can rebuild their lives, foster connections, and find stability in the midst of transition.

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A SHIFT IN FOCUS FROM HOUSING PEOPLE TO HEALING PEOPLE

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NORTH ELEVATION Careful material selection, including green roofs and terracotta paneling, aligns symbolically with the surrounding landscape. A metal screening system, operating along a track, enhances flexibility. The podium-style construction integrates cast-in-place concrete, precast, and mass timber CLT for structural resilience.

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DESIGN FOR ENERGY + WELL - BEING Green roof terraces are designed to bring the residential community together; provide access to fresh air and a place to inhabit in harmony with nature.

The community garden (terrace 03) serves as a community hub to inspire change for good, as well as to cultivate the native landscape.

The community kitchen acts to bring the residential community together, while cultivating connection and the opportunity to learn from one another, as well as offering access to food.

The therapy office on the ground level is an outlet for boosting the mental health of the residents, in line with Trauma Informed Design.

The use of glass curtain walls on the south face of the facade serve to enhance views in all semi- private community spaces, while operable windows are utilized on the north, east, and west facades in the units to allow for cross ventilation, enhancing the indoor air quality.

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DESIGN FOR ECOSYSTEMS + WATER Green roof terraces Reduction in air and noise pollution Energy saving/ energy bill savings High biodiversity Insulation Storm water collection Urban green space Reduces the urban heat island and improves air quality. They can also absorb flood waters to reduce flooding elsewhere.

Green space also provides more recreational opportunities and beautifies a community.

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Scenario 1: (existing conditions) 100% Impermeable (.23 acre site)

Scenario 2: (Proposed Massing) 100% Permeable Percentage

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A BEACON OF HOPE Converge stands as a testament to the transformative power of purposeful design, aligned with the values of West Colfax. It is a beacon of hope, embodying empathy, dignity, and enduring impact in the pursuit of addressing homelessness.

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VITA VILLAGIO TURIN, ITALY YEAR 4.2

In collaboration with Ava Hause

The “Where Learning Meets the Rainbow” secondary school project epitomizes a visionary approach to the evolution of educational and public service environments.

Informed by the dynamic needs of its users, particularly the student body, the project prioritizes empowerment, collaboration, and a profound connection with the natural world.

Central to the proposal is the deliberate creation of inviting spaces that foster community engagement and harmonize with the surrounding environment. Drawing inspiration from the concept of an educational village atop a public service nucleus, the architectural form embodies both functionality and symbolism.

URBAN INTEGRATION Aesthetic coherence with the urban context is achieved through a design ethos centered on warmth and inclusivity. The strategic distribution of programs across two floors serves to disrupt the urban fabric, transforming it into a vibrant, accessible hub.

Landscaping plays a pivotal role in reinforcing this ethos, with careful consideration given to creating seamless transitions between the built environment and nature. A widened sidewalk at the building’s frontage, coupled with an adjacent urban park, serves as an invitation for community interaction, while the internal courtyard provides a tranquil sanctuary that reconnects users with the surrounding open space.

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THE URBAN PARK OFFERS A NATURAL SPACE OFF THE PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN PATH, SERVING ALL AGES

ROOFTOP GARDEN FOSTERS PROPER PLANT- LIFE EDUCATION TO FOSTER LONG- LASTING SUSTAINABILITY

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LARGE GLASS CURTAIN WALLS ALLOW FOR PASSIVE HEATING DURING THE WINTER + SERVE TO BREAK UP THE FIRST FLOOR MASS TO FOSTER A WELCOMING SPACE

GARAGE DOORS OFFER FLEXIBILITY TO EXTEND EDUCATION TO THE OUTDOORS

FURTHER CONNECTS USER TO OR CROSS VENTILATION

NATIVE PLANTS ARE IMPLEMENTED TO LOWER THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1. GYMNASIUM 2. LOCKER ROOMS 3. STORAGE/MECHANICAL 4. AUDITORIUM 5. LIBRARY 6. LANGUAGE CENTER

7. COMPUTER LAB 8.MUSIC/ART ROOM 9. RESTROOM 10. MECHANICAL 11.STAFF LOUNGE 12. ADMINISTRATION

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A SCHOOL OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY The ground floor serves as a dynamic, 24-hour community hub, promoting connectivity and lifelong learning. Its open layout centers around a courtyard, ensuring easy access to a gym, library, cafeteria, and labs. Designed for accessibility and inclusivity, the labs integrate seamlessly with public spaces, breaking barriers to education and fostering community engagement.

A SCHOOL BETWEEN INSIDE + OUTSIDE The floor plan centers on a courtyard, with glass walls blending indoors and outdoors. Natural light and vibrant panels animate circulation spaces, uniting architecture with nature. This interplay of transparency, light, and spatial flow reflects the core principle of uniting the built environment with nature.

ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRATION

A major factor of the building’s efforts towards energy efficiency rely on the roof and central courtyard. The roof’s inclined structure facilitates the efficient channeling of rainwater into the courtyard, facilitating both water collection and optimal positioning of solar panels, while also promoting effective roof ventilation. Meanwhile, the courtyard’s utilization of permeable pavement and a dedicated water collection basin creates sustainable rainwater harvesting. Furthermore, this design fosters natural ventilation through cross ventilation.

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

The mechanical system of the building comprises a comprehensive array of components designed to regulate air quality, temperature, and energy utilization. Within this system, return air and supply air vents facilitate the circulation of air, linking to air terminals positioned within the mechanical rooms.

Solar panels integrated on the roof serve as renewable energy sources.

Spring/Fall Original ~ 2.40 - 3.60 hrs R O O F V E N T I L AT I O N

R A I N W AT E R C O L L E C T I O N

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Original ~ 0.60 - 2.40 hrs

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Solar Panels Return Air System Supply Air System Air Terminal

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S O L A R PA N E L S

SOLAR CONTROL INTERIOR SHADING

P E R M E A B L E PAV E M E N T R A I N WAT E R H A R V E S T I N G

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COLLABORATION CLASSROOM The classroom design prioritizes fluidity and connectivity, allowing for enhanced collaboration, interaction, and experiential learning opportunities. Drawing inspiration from the spectrum of colors found in the rainbow, the design incorporates a dynamic play of light and color to evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity among students.

Partition walls can be opened to facilitate collaboration with adjacent classrooms, promoting cross-disciplinary exchange, teamwork, innovative teaching methodologies, and holistic learning experiences. Extending learning into shared cluster spaces that connect classrooms, fostering collaboration and community among students and educators.

Glass garage doors open to a spacious deck, blending indoor and outdoor learning, while their rainbow-inspired colors enhance lighting and the connection to nature.

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STRUCTURE

The envelope was designed in efforts to blend in with the surrounding architectural language while simultaneously presenting itself as a modern insert to the city’s image. This effort, in combination with the design intent for a “heavy” aesthetic in the public sphere and a “light” aesthetic on the upper educational, resulted in contrasting facade and structural material choices.

The ground floor utilizes reinforced concrete frame structure, with red-washed Italian limestone panels were implemented on the facade.

On the second floor, steel frame construction was implemented to enhance the lightweight aesthetic. Furthermore, beige- tinted standing seam interlocking vertical brushed steel panels make up the facade.

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MERGE SPACE WICHITA, KS YEAR 3.1

The Blurring Lines multi-purpose building was designed to serve a unique mixture of residential programming and public community spaces such as galleries, classrooms and more. The overall aesthetic of the structure was designed in effort to blur the lines between Wichita’s quickly evolving Old Town city space and the less-evolved downtown The unique opportunities for community engagement, comfortable living, educational, and corporate function while experiencing activation of the past and present aesthetic of Wichita will be a definitive and exciting new build on the corner of S English St and Broadway Ave.

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A SPACE TO COME TOGETHER The ground floor serves as a dynamic, 24-hour community hub, promoting connectivity and lifelong learning. Its open layout centers around a courtyard, ensuring easy access to a gym, library, cafeteria, and labs. Designed for accessibility and inclusivity, the labs integrate seamlessly with public spaces, breaking barriers to education and fostering community engagement.

A SPACE TO APPRECIATE Exhibition space to highlight and expose the user to the up and coming arts scene in downtown Whichtia, as well as historic art that can serve to teach about their past and preserve it.

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HOOP UNBROKEN LAWRENCE, KS YEAR 2.2

The goal of Hoop Unbroken was to create a visitors center for Haskell Indian Nations University. One that would effectively, naturally insert the viewer into such a secondary world by creating life sustaining and life enriching architecture for a world in which the bustling campus lifestyle distances students from their ties with the natural environment. Secondly, the structure was designed to meet the demands of serving not only the native student community, but volunteers from the Haskell Foundation, as well as employees of the building itself; serving to connect all through a symbolic design that represents the beliefs and efforts of all.

THE “HOOP” “So long as the hoop was unbroken... the people flourished.”

A focus on combining the radial design intent with the Native American teachings of the “hoop” that is seen in the Haskell Foundation’s logo.

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RAISE FORM AND CREATE SECOND FLOOR TO FIT THE PROGRAM

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SLANT NORTH-MOST ROOF FOR WATER RUNOFF

HAND DRAWN EXPERIENCE

For this project, I pushed the boundaries of my architectural style, using drawing to explore new design possibilities. This process deepened my understanding of spatial relationships and their impact.

MIXED - MEDIA RENDERS Inspired by my passion for the arts and the diverse mediums found in architecture, I refined my drawings by blending watercolor painting with digital enhancements in Photoshop, creating a more expressive and dynamic representation of the project.

02

NATIVE NATURE CENTER LAWRENCE, KS YEAR 2.1

The Native Nature Center was designed with the purpose of creating a beneficial space to serve The Friends of the Kaw, with the focus placed upon the rehabilitation of the Kansas Rivers Environment. Each step of the design process was guided by the goal of creating a structure that would have minimal negative impact on the surrounding environment. The overall form is slender and holds the majority of its mass right off the path behind the tree. It features tensile observation decks lying at the front and back faces.

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE The rear deck is enclosed by the canopy of surrounding trees, while the front deck projects forward with views upward towards to Eastern Cottonwood. Skylight windows in the entry and classroom spaces also offer a similar experience within the structure itself.

06

STUDY ABROAD

SOUTHERN EUROPE + MOROCCO YEAR 4

Led by Nilou Vakil

The “Where Learning Meets the Rainbow” secondary school project epitomizes a visionary approach to the evolution of educational and public service environments.

Informed by the dynamic needs of its users, particularly the student body, the project prioritizes empowerment, collaboration, and a profound connection with the natural world.

Central to the proposal is the deliberate creation of inviting spaces that foster community engagement and harmonize with the surrounding environment. Drawing inspiration from the concept of an educational village atop a public service nucleus, the architectural form embodies both functionality and symbolism.

MADRID AIRPORT

ZAOUIA DE MOULAY

CORDOBA MOSQUE- CATHEDRAL

KOUTOUBIA MOSQUE

MONSERRATE PALACE

6.1

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIP

Gastinger Walker&

During my internship at GastingerWalker&, I contributed to a variety of projects, refining my skills in 3D visualizations, developing client presentation diagrams, and gaining hands-on experience in landscape design, field verification, and zoning and building code analysis. I also engaged in client interactions, strengthening my communication and problem-solving abilities, as well as exploring A.I. capabilities and opportunities.

The most impactful projects for my professional growth included the Washburn Henderson Learning Center, Indian Hills Community College Baseball Field, and Fareway Meat Market on Ward Parkway. Additionally, I gained valuable insight into architecture marketing, working on the development of new template designs for look books and RFQs, enhancing the firm’s branding

IMAGES: Indian Hills Community College: In collaboration with INVISION Architecture A.I. Exploration: PromeAI utilized in post- production rendering

6.2

CO-OP THESIS

GRADUATE PROGRAM Urban Stadium Development

The University of Kansas + Co-Op studio is a 9 month program, providing students with a professional experience in design research, creative thinking, long distance virtual collaboration and interdisciplinary and expressive global communication.

PROGRAM PROMPT

Stadium developments in urban environments are significant undertakings that dramatically impact the functionality of adjacent cityscapes.

With more stadiums being proposed in densely populated urban areas, what role do architects have in shaping public discourse?

6.2

COMMISSIONED ART PAINTING

@loaf.paints

During the pandemic, I began running a commissioned art page titled @loaf.paints on Instagram. Running full-time until 2021, and when available currently, I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work with The Vintage Hawks & the Willow Center (water bottle giveaway contest), Habitat for Humanity (mural), J31 Dance Studio (team jackets), student-led activist organizations during the Black Lives Matter Movement,

THANK YOU “If you want to change the world, you have to change the way people think. That’s what architects do.” – Bjarke Ingels