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UNDERGRADUATE PORTFOLIO UNL ARCHITECTURE ‘18-’21

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STUDIO HODGEPODGE Cultivating Sensibility

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COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT

COLLABORATE STUDIO Laboratory of Living Project

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ORGANIZE STUDIO Omaha Velodrome Project

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USER EXPERIENCE

REPRESENT STUDIO Park.ing Day

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REPRESENT STUDIO Lincoln Bath House

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LOCAL EDUCATION

IDEATE STUDIO Rurbanist Tower Project

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STUDIO HODGEPODGE Hermit Crab Project

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INTEGRATE STUDIO Civic Atmospheres Project

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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

THE HEART & THE LIVING ROOM CATALOG OF SUBURBAN FUTURES

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Ellen Donnelly’s

STUDIO HODGEPODGE Cultivating Sensibility 3RD YEAR - SPRING 2020

How do you create emotion out of the everyday? This project sought to combine pieces that would typically be seen as junk and place them in a site to create an experiential bridge across a local stream.

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Transplant In this place so frozen, so baren, so raw, there it sits in a huddled mess.

Large in appearance, its odd mix of pieces, a memory of a world gone by.

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Ellen Donnelly’s

FAIR GAME COLLABORATE STUDIO Laboratory of Living: Modest Modules 4th YEAR - FALL 2020 STUDENTS: TARA GREBE, EMILY KLEINSCHMIT, HANEEN JABBAR & JOSE TRISTAN The penultimate studio at UNL is one where architects, landscape architects, and interior designers get to collaborate.

Somehow I ended up in a team of 4 architects, so I took the opportunity to take on the role of landscape architect and planner. Our project sought to solve issues of affordable housing and the heat island effect in the city of Phoenix, AZ. While we think this community plan would certainly thrive in many locations, we felt the city of Phoenix had a comprehensive plan to tackle affordable housing that worked with our team design values.

Modest Modules stands as a framework for how cities can develop their vacant land and infill lots. It is a prototype for an inclusive community of small, single family homes within a downtown environment.

It is an escape from the hyper-capitalistic society we live in, where bigger is better and everyone must own one of everything.

My community master plan is divided into a series of clusters that would hold around 4 houses each no larger than 1500 SF. Built into the site are shared garages that contain household necessities and rideshare electric cars for residents.

Below: Shared Garage Section by Tara Grebe

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Top: Shared Garage Exploded Isometric Bottom: Garage Plan w/ electric car Right: Community Site Plan w/ clusters

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POLICY & CONSTRUCTION LIMITS Our goal was to not set exclusionary limits on our community like many precedent restrictive deeds and covenants. That being said to reach our thematic and aesthetic goals we needed to set some limits.

All other new limits will be agreed upon by a unanimous vote of community members.

All new covenants cannot be made on the basis of race, ethnicity, economic status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

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Sustainable and locally sourced materials Base Unit Designs by each group member, visuals by Emily Kleinschmit, clockwise from left: Tara Grebe, Emily Kleinschmit, Haneen Jabbar, and Jose Tristan.

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Matt Stoffel’s

ORGANIZE STUDIO Omaha Velodrome: Terraform 3RD YEAR - Fall 2019 This studio sought to combine our instructor’s love of indoor bike racing with community programming parallel to a park his firm was doing near the CHI Center in Omaha, NE. Clocking in at roughly 157,000 GSF the Terraform Velodrome mimics natural rolling hills to take some of the visual weight away from its enormity. In contrast, the interior form emulates a bike wheel, with the centralized bike track acting as the hub that holds the spokes together. It serves as not only a velodrome track open to the public, but also a community center focused on

two areas of healthy living: exercise and healthy eating habits. Omaha lacks local farm to table restaurants despite Nebraska’s robust farming history. The East restaurant provides views of the Missouri river and the track while offering a space for local chefs to partner with local farmers. Those looking for a quicker dining experience can grab a bite at the healthy food hall. A small portion of the roof is open to the public and teaches users how to grow their own food. The rest will grow native prairie plants bringing a small area of natural land to a largely concrete area of Omaha.

Below: Process Form Ideation Models, Far right: Final massing model. Medium used: Clay

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Top: East Elevation Middle: Entrance Perpective Bottom: Concept Axonometric w/ site

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Main Entry Roof Entry Building Ops/Office Restrooms/Locker Rm Mech/Elec Room Community Kitchen Food Hall

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Dr. Zachary Tate Porter’s

REPRESENT STUDIO Park.ing Day: Urban Mirage 2ND YEAR - FALL 2018 STUDENTS: LOGAN DOLEZAL, TARA GREBE, PATRICK PINEDA, & AUSTIN RIGGINS Lincoln PARK(ing) Day is traditionally the first venture into real-world design for 2nd year architecture students at UNL. Each year, the city of Lincoln allows architecture students to feature installations in parallel parking stalls. Our team of four worked together every step of the way, through the design process all the way to the installation construction. The city of Lincoln served as not only a backdrop, but we chose to mirror iconic moments of the city in our design.

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For the installation, our team stacked old shipping crates in a way that mimicked the city. Each crate was strategically placed at certain angles to showcase iconic landmarks through the mirrors placed inside. The usage of mirrors to reflect various lines of site allows the user to see the everyday in unusual ways. By using the crates as modules a sense of depth is created that engages the user and draws them into the space.

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Top: Process Model Bottom: Final Model *all models were a group effort.

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Dr. Zachary Tate Porter’s

REPRESENT STUDIO Lincoln Bath House 2ND YEAR - FALL 2018 The Bath House project was my first attempt at designing a building as an architecture student. Located at Woods park in Lincoln, Nebraska, the project served to introduce the communal typology into the Midwestern consciousness.

Utilizing John Hejduk’s 9 square grid and drawing upon inspiration from Palladio, this Bath House provides a minimalist escape in the heart of Lincoln. The symmetrical

design and tiered hierarchical system allows for circulation. Skylights illuminate important features and serve to isolate sensory experiences to each pool. Users are encouraged to follow a certain path: up to the cold pool, back down to the warm pool on the ground floor, and ending in the hot pool below grade. The changes in elevation emulate natural elements such as mountains, beaches and hot springs.

Below: Section, Right: Axonometric

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Above: Process Collage, Right: Interior Perspectives (from top : cold pool, warm pool, hot pool)

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Bud Shenefelt’s

IDEATE STUDIO Rurbanist Tower 2RD YEAR - SPRING 2019 For this studio we were challenged to create an urban tower that fit into a rural landscape. Halfway through the semester, the state of Nebraska was hit with a bomb cyclone, an extreme weather event that was a catalyst for historic flooding in the Great Plains region. Since agriculture is the main industry there, the damage to lands and resources across the state was catastrophic. It became evident to me that in order for the regional economy to survive future climate events, it is incredibly important for the agriculture community to

adapt to sustainable farming practices. This school, located in Nebraska’s Cherry County, intends to mitigate the effects of climate change by becoming the forefront of research in sustainable agricultural practice and related environmental science. This mixed use educational/living facility will house both students and faculty, allowing them to experience the natural world within the 20-story tower. Through outdoor balconies for raise experimental agricultural areas out of the new flood path to allow for innovation in vertical farming practices.

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Left: Site Plan, Right: 1/4 model of the tower, Above: Section

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Ellen Donnelly’s

STUDIO HODGEPODGE Hermit Crab: Sew Warren 3RD YEAR - SPRING 2020 Sew Warren is a mixed-use community building constructed within the shell of an existing structure located along East Warren Avenue in Detroit. The building includes a sewing trade school, a community workshop space, an affordable boutique, and artist-in-residence style living. Designed to bring back the trade of sewing, the school and community classes will help give the public the skills they need to jump start a new industry in the once thriving Morningside district. The goal after completing classes is for community members to eventually start

their own business in tailoring, fashion design, upholstery, etc. The form was inspired by the intricate curves/folds of fabric used for sewing. In order to draw light into the dense shell, curved sawtooth windows are oriented North that mimic the curves of the exterior. Each floor features strong, frosted plexiglass strips that allow light to seep all the way to the basement floor. The building works in conjunction with the program to promote the idea of making good, quality products by hand and repairing what you already have versus throwing items away.

Left: Light Diagram, Right: South Elevation, Next Page: Perspective inspired by vintage travel posters

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SEW WARREN MARKET ANALYSIS For Frank Ordia’s Valuing Real Estate Class DEMOGRAPHICS Mixed 1.7% Black 88.8%

Other 3%

White 8.1%

RACE OF RESIDENTS

High School/GED 60.7%

Latinx 1.4%

Higher Degree 22.2%

< High School 17.1%

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Employed 46.5%

Not in Labor Force* 43.4%

Unemployed 10.1%

EMPLOYMENT *Individuals not recognized by Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of the labor force (this could include both employed and unemployed) census.gov

HOUSEHOLD TYPE Single Female (Family) 38.2% Married (Family) 23.9% One-Person Household 22.8% Single Male (Family) 10.7% Other Non-Family 4.4% *stats from statisticalatlas.com which pulls data from the US Census Bureau *Further Research from Day, Miranda, Shelby Howard, Kyle Marcelis, Steve Nelson, and Joe Rashid.

“Restorin’ East Warren.” University of Detroit Mercy Master of Community Development Program, December 2017.

CURRENT BUSINESSES

COMMUNITY NEEDS

FINANCING (ABBRV.) Acquisition Cost $42,500 + Intervention Cost $2M = Total Cost $2,042,500 Possible Funding Opportunities Community Revitalization Grant (Michigan Strategic Fund) Grants from Private Donors

$1M $500,000

Commercial Mortgage $542,500 @ 5.8% Fixed for 30 years Principle/Interest $3183.14 Wayne County Tax Rate 2.553% Property Tax $51,775/ yr Facilities Tax Exemption: Up to -50% for 1-12 Years -$25,887.50/yr

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Above: Process Models Below: Process Section Perspective

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Left: Floor Plans Right: Experiential Exploded Axonometric

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INTEGRATE STUDIO Civic Atmospheres: DemoCreative IN COLLABORATION WITH EMILY KLEINSCHMIT 4TH YEAR - SPRING 2021 Integrate is the final undergraduate studio at UNL and it serves as a way for students to venture into the realm of technical design.

The Civic Atmospheres studio explored the role of civic architecture in American society through a partnership with Lincoln’s public libraries. Public Libraries in the US have a long history of being places of community discourse and education. Our design aims to create a space that re-frames civic engagement and fosters creativity in a way that inspires local residents to become active in their community.

This goal comes through internally in a programmatic stripe organization; externally the undulating peaked roof follows the same pattern while emphasizing important internal spaces with clerestory daylighting techniques. Additionally, the white Corian panels on the East/West façades are a nod to traditional civic architecture, and in contrast the colorful Dri-design panels on the North/South façades are a play on creative spirit. The site is designed to shelter the building from street traffic and integrate community exhibitions/events outside.

Left: (Tara) Fly-over speculative render, Right: (Tara) Site Plan

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SECTION PERSPECTIVE INDEX* 1. Solid Corian Panel 19 mm 2. Perforated Corian Panel 19mm 3. Corian Panel Clip System 4. 1 1/4”Air Gap 5. Corian Support Brackets 6. Waterproof Membrane 7. 1/2” Plywood Sheathing 8. R-30 Rigid Insulation 9. 22 Guage Steel Decking 10. Metal Gutter System 11. Metal Protective Clip 12. R-13 Batt Insulation 13. 1 1/2’x 3’ Steel Beam

14. 2”x 4”Steel Studs 16” O.C. Spacing 15. Vapor Barrier 16. 1/2”Gyp Board Drywall 17. Sidewalk Sloped 2% for Drainage 18. Fine Agregate 19. Undisturbed Earth 20. Drainage Tile 21. Waterproofing System 22. Concrete Footing 23. Perimeter Insulation 24. Crushed Limestone 25. Vapor Retarder 26. R-10 Rigid Insulation

27. UFAD HVAC System 28. Conc. Slab and 4’ Insulation Wall 29. 4”x 4’ Steel Floor Support 30. 2’ Raised Floor Cavity 31. 3” x 6” Steel Beam 32. 1” Metal Decking 33. 1” Concrete Slab 34. Carpet Pad System 35. Carpet Tile 36. R-7 Continuous Insulation 37. Drip Edge 38. Double Paned Low E Window 39. Insulated Window Frame

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Solid Corian Panel 19 mm thickness 2. 1/16”Air Gap for Thermal Expansion 2.

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Thermoformed Corian Panel 4. Waterproof Membrane 4.

WaterProtective Barrier Membrane 5. Metal Clip 6. Waterproof Membrane 5.

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KEIL Locking Screw 6. Water Barrier Membrane 8. Screws Attaching Clips to Panel System 7.

KEIL Locking Screw 8. Screws attaching clips *Tara’s Work

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Top: Entrance View Perspective Below: Teen Reading Area (Tara’s Work)

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Top: Main Entry Perspective Below: Civic & Creative Entry (Emily’s Work)

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Dr. Erica DeFrain and Dr. Miyoung Hong

UCARE RESEARCH 2018-2019 The Heart and the Living Room STUDENTS: TARA GREBE, MIKINNA MCGERR, & TIFFANY SCHWEER This mixed-methods*, joint research project studied informal learning spaces on UNL’s City Campus. My team focused on the Love Library South and the Nebraska Union, while the other team studied new spaces in the College of Business and Nursing School. *Methods used: literature review, user personas, photo essay, unobtrusive observation, behavior mapping, survey, and focus group interviews

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2) What are the factors shaping students’ use of informal learning spaces?

3) How do the unique services and amenities of each location affect students’ use of the spaces? *Physical design aspects studied were spatial design, furniture layout, technology, room orientation, and adjacencies.

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Research Objectives: 1) Evaluate existing informal study spaces 2) Determine student’s spatial needs 3) Provide feedback for future spaces

Research Questions: 1) How do physical design aspects* influence student satisfaction regarding the use of informal learning spaces?

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BEHAVIOR MAPPING EXAMPLE Abbreviated Key: Female Male Headphones Electronics Usage Book/Paper Usage Collaboration Furniture Moved

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Add more outlets and reduce tripping hazards related to chords.

Expand the amount of study space in the union to include more individual seating.

Provide more comfortable and ergonomically designed chairs.

Provide areas for more privacy or possibly places to take a phone call.

Redesign certain areas to feel more open and safe to all users.

Apply a better system for keeping the area clean, especially during peak hours.

Dr. Zachary Tate Porter

UCARE RESEARCH 2019-2020 Catalog of Speculative Suburban Futures Pt. II STUDENTS: TARA GREBE, AUSTIN RIGGINS, & GENEVA SINKULA This joint creative project examines ordinary suburban architecture through a neutral lens. American suburbs are often a source of vibrant debate in architectural discourse. The goal of this research was not to contribute to the endorsement or condemnation of suburbia, but to instead study the composition of these common place typologies. The three typologies studied in this project were shopping malls, big box stores, and gas stations; each of these has a

distinct organization and set of characteristics that separates it from the others. This catalog of speculative futures will provide a different perspective on suburban structures and pave a way for new innovative programs to exist within their walls. My role in this project was studying the underlying characteristics of the shopping mall typology. This area was a new research endeavor for Zac, building on his existing research of big box stores.

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SHOPPING MALLS: TARA Left: Renders Right: (from top) Department Store Figure Ground, Plan, and Render *All render forms created by student researchers in Rhino, rendering done by Zac in VRAY.

BIG BOX STORES: GENEVA From Left: Isometric, Column Grid, and Plan

GAS STATIONS: AUSTIN

Gas Station Re-Imagined

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Gas Station Pieces

Gas Station Re-imagined

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