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VIVIAN SCHMIDT ������� REACTIVATING NETWORKS | Fall 2018 Zhiying Village, Zhejiang Province China Professor Jennifer Lee Michaliszyn Partners: Nicholas Merluzzo Michelle Moriscato Ashton Schlundt

����� ��� ���������������� After studying village 8 and documenting our initial reflections we were tasked with forming groups to address specific areas of the village. My group, which consisted of three other students, looked at plugging into the existing architectural network that supported the social functions of the village.

Our team had identified specific temples that we wanted to incorporate early on in the design. This created two axes that targeted two different age groups. While we were all collectively involved in the design of these axes, we split into groups of two to better tackle the large proposal we were creating. I was a part of the “bookend” axis that focused on creating spaces for the very young and the elderly of the village. My teammate and I worked collectively on every aspect of the design from site plan drawings to rendered perspectives of the spaces.

HOSPITALS

HEALTH

HEALTHCARE

NEW ECONOMIC MARKETS

PRESERVATION OF TEMPLES

ACCESS TO/FROM VILLAGE

SAFER TRAFFIC

WALKABLE STREETS

FUNCTIONAL PARKING

FIRE PROOFING

ECONOMY

WASTE MANAGEMENT

RECYCLING CENTERS

WATER SANITATION

LIGHTING

VENTILATION

RUNNING WATER

PLUMBING

STRUCTURALLY STABLE HOMES

INFRASTRUCTURE

HIGHER EDUCATION

CRAFT/ TRADE APPRENTICESHIPS

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

DAY-CARES

PRE-SCHOOLS

EDUCATION

GARDENS/PUBLIC SQUARES

COMMUNITY CENTER

OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA

INDOOR LEISURE CENTER

SPECIAL INTERESTS

PLAY SPACES

One of my most important responsibilities for the duration of the project was to document and diagram the existing social functions, the infrastructure that supported those functions, and the “holes” that we planned to plug into.

While still in China it was important to gather as much data as possible, by thoroughly photographing the village, speaking with the residents, and watching how they used the existing networks. Once back in the studio it was necessary to detail the research in a way that was meaningful and would lead to a thoughtful and effective design. These diagrams took many forms, as overlays of the village map, bar charts of the existing and needed infrastructure, and sectional analysis of how the spaces were used to identify pockets that could be plugged into.

CHILDREN MIDDLE-AGED ELDERLY LOCALS MIGRANTS GOVERNMENT TOURISTS BUILT VILLAGE

LEAST NECESSITY

MOST NECESSITY

THE INFRASTRUCUTRE, BASED ON TALKING WITH PRESERVATION AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, THOUGH BEING WORKED ON CURRENTLY IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT WHEN THINKING OF OUR DESIGN INTERVENTION SINCE THEY ARE NEEDS THAT WILL AFFECT THE WHOLE VILLAGE.

THE PRIORITY FOR THE VILLAGE LIES IN CREATING AND IMPROVING THE A COMMUNITY FOR THE VARIOUS MIGRANTS THAT NOW CALL THE VILLAGE HOME, CREATING RECREATION/GATHERING AREAS FOR THE ELDERLY, AND IMPROVING THE EDUCATION NETWORK (BASED ON INTERVIEWS WITH THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN.) OUR DESIGN INTERVENTION WILL ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THESE PRIORITY ISSUES.

VIVIAN SCHMIDT ������� AFB BUILDING RENOVATION | 2019-2021 Georgia, USA BBIX, LLC.

����� ��� ���������������� This renovation of an existing air force base building was the first design-build project I have worked on. It was a stimulating experience to create the technical drawings for the buildings design.

As the lead BIM modeler on the team, it was my responsibility to meet with the clients in Georgia to review the site and document existing field conditions. It was extremely important to identify what items were to be demolished at this time due to the minimal timeframe between submission of the demolition set and the beginning of on site demolition.

As a renovation project, it was also important to have an understanding of the codes that needed to be adhered to. The bathrooms and kitchen for example, which were being completely gutted, needed to follow ADA guidelines. It was my responsibility to clearly understand these guidelines and implement them.

In addition, my role included maintaining the integrity of the BIM model to ensure that all consultants (MEP and Structural) work was in accordance with the design that we were producing.

VIVIAN SCHMIDT ������� USDOT BUILDING REDESIGN | 2019-2020 Massachusetts, USA BBIX, LLC

����� ��� ���������������� Our clients goal for this project was to redesign an existing warehouse building into a workshop/office space. With a limited budget, the main priority was to create a space that was pleasant to work in.

Part of my responsibility was to documnt the site conditions and meet with the clients to understand their goals for the project.

Due the intensive remodel required, I worked closely with a co-worker on the modeling of this project. We split the interior redesign. My focus was to design the bathrooms and any entrances to comply with code and ADA guidelines.

I was also responsible for the exterior redesign. This included designing a new staircase for rooftop access. It was necessary to work closely with our structural consultant to ensure that the stair would be properly supported.

As the project transitioned into the bid phase I worked with my supervisor to address any RFI’s or subsequent changes that needed to be made.