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Whitney Holland

C A P S T O N E

CAPSTONE

Site

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, 1925 SAN JACINTO BLVD

BUILDING LOCATION:

Located in the historic University Junior High School, now the Steve Hicks School of Social Work building, this Spanish Colonial Revival building will be transformed into a facility that supports the success of all athletes.

Site Acreage: 2.63 acres

Square Footage: 110,500 ft²

Site History

UNIVERISTY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

This school was built in 1933 and served as a public junior high school for seventh through ninth grade. The school is most well-known for its historic 1957-1958 school year where the school became the first fully integrated junior high school in Austin after the Brown vs. Board of Education Act. In 1967, the school closed and the site was given completely to the UT Austin. The site was home to the School of Music, the College of Education, and finally the School of Social Work. In 2001, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2024, the University decided to demolish the building to create a new Football Training Facility.

Images from the National Register of Historic Places

This project was a self-selected Senior Capstone project. This project was located in Austin, Texas at the UT Austin Campus. The historic Steve Hicks School of Social Work Building was used as the site for a new 110,000 SF Collegiate Sports Training Facility, focusing on the Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball teams.

SITE RELATIVE TO AUSTIN SITE RELATIVE TO UT AUSTIN SITE MAP

Concept + Parti LEGACY

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: “Recruit, Train, Win”

Accomplished through supporting the Mind, Body, and Soul of all athletes.

Train to be the best in all aspects (academically, physically, and mentally)

Prepare for when athletes are injured and how they will be able to recover

LEGACY: (n) the long lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life

“When we invest in something, we do not receive immediate gratification or reap the benefits in the present. Instead, we look to the future. It’s the decisions we make today that affect the future we leave behind after we pass on. . .A legacy is meant to outlast you. . . Leaving a legacy is about more than yourself. It is about creating a positive future for the people who will come after you,” (What, 2024).

Legacy connects to the facility in multiple aspects including the site, school, and athletes. The concept can help create a facility that supports building a legacy in all of these sectors and supports the Athletic Department with their mission.

THREE SECTIONS

The three sections in the parti represents the three components of the facility -- athletes, building, and school -- and how all three coexist and work together

SOLID/VOID

The solid and void of the parti represents the impact that legacies have. Legacies are something that has an impact on others and fuels those who follow. The solid and void provides a visual impact that will be utilized throughout the facility.

“SUM OF MULTIPLE “MOVING TOWARDS SOMETHING YOU LEAVE BEHIND” - MOVEMENT, RIGID

CENTRAL AXIS

The central axis represents the connection that the facility will create. The diagonal direction of the axis represents movement and the passing down of legacies.

CONNECTING LINES

The connecting lines represent how legacies are used They are created and then passed down from one person to another Each legacy informs another one which informs another one, connecting all the legacies together

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CAPSTONE

Floor Plans

This project was a self-selected Senior Capstone project. The parameters included a site that was 60,000-100,000 SF and had to be repurposed into a new building use. This project was located in Austin, Texas at the UT Austin Campus. The historic Steve Hicks School of Social Work Building was used as the site for a new 110,000 SF Collegiate Sports Training Facility.

Custom Millwork

GRAPHIC COLUMNS

Historic Hall - Level 02

Softwares

REVIT + MATTOBOARD

Custom columns create visual interest in the space and a “wow” factor for visitors. The static side showcases a historic image of students at the University Junior High School while the opposite side features LED screens, allowing the visuals to be changed to showcase current and future events and successes.

BASE MATERIAL PALETTE

This palette was the base selections for the entire facility. The palette was inspired by the University’s colors but incorporates other neutral colors and natural materials.

SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL STYLE

Features of the style that were incorporated into the design.

CAPSTONE

Volleyball Locker Room - Level 02

1. VOLLEYBALL FILM ROOM

Historic Hall - Level 02

2. HISTORIC HALL + GYMNASIUMS

Scan Me

QR CODE TO A WALKTHROUGH

A virtual walkthrough of the Historic Hall and all of its historic features

Scan Me

QR CODE TO MY THESIS PAPER

The thesis looks at the importance of Historic Preservation and how it can be used in College Studio classrooms

Whitney Holland

A L I

BALI

Concept

KAJA-KELOD

This Studio IV project was an expansion of the Anantara Resort. The Resort wanted to expand their property and create a new resort on the beach of Uluwatu, Bali. This new resort includes a reception, indoor and outdoor lounge, yoga pavilion, spa, restaurant, pool, and Balinese garden. This approximately 30,000 SF resort provides an area of respite for guests.

Balinese Sacred Axis - “Connection of Two Opposites”

Axis that runs from the mountain to the sea, separating the island of Bali and providing direction, symbolizes the transition between the spiritual and the earthly worlds

Kaja - the direction toward the mountain

Moving up or in the north direction

Considered sacred - similar to moving towards heaven

Kelod - the direction away from the mountain

Moving down or in the south direction,

Moving towards the sea

Used in context of describing locations, especially temples and other religious structures

Religious structures are often situated on the axis with the main entrance facing Kaja. Aligning structures along this axis is believed to bring harmony between the earthly and spiritual realms.

VISUALIZING

KAJA-KELOD

Represents the duality, orientation, and connection of the Kaja-Kelod axis

Axis - focuses emphasizes the journey from north to south -- vertical directional line

Two dots

White dot = Kaja, upward, representing movement towards heaven

Black dot = Kelod, grounded, earthly direction, often associated with the sea

Curving Circles - represents the journey from one to the other, it curves, but is still anchored to the axis

Solid/Void - the connection of the Kaja Kelod axis to the Balinese idea of Rwa Bhineda or perfect balance and harmony

Process Work

CONCEPT DIAGRAMS, PARTI TO SITE PROGRESSION

REGULATING LINES

Lines following the outline of the parti diagram -- one straight line down the center represents KajaKelod, two curved lines represent the Balinese way of life, intersecting with the straight lines, connecting the two and extending to where the villas would be placed on the resort.

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM AND SITE COMPOSITION

Lines inspired by the concept, helping to inform the site organization and circulation --the straight, centered line becomes the primary path for the site and the two curved lines; the solitary, reflective spaces are located towards Kaja, the social spaces are located towards Kelod, the center area will represent a hybrid. The lines then inform the site composition, with the social side and the tertiary axis being the lower elevations than the solitary side and the primary axis.

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BALI

EXPERIENTIAL DIAGRAMS

Diagram depicting the distribution of physical space and user experience- outdoor spaces, hybrid spaces, and indoor spaces.

EXPERIENTIAL DIAGRAMS

Diagram depicting the distribution of user experience -extrovert, omnivert, and introvert.

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

Circulation paths following the paths created by the regulating lines and conceptual diagrams. The primary path is the straight line through the site, representing Kaja-Kelod.

Site Plan WITH AND WITHOUT ROOFS

BALI

Custom Pieces

CUSTOM BUILDS FROM EACH FOCUS AREA

CUSTOM RECEPTION DESK DETAIL

CUSTOM MAITRE D STAND

DETAIL

CUSTOM RECEPTION DESK RENDERING

CUSTOM MAITRE D STAND RENDERING

CUSTOM WOOD PARTITIONS DETAIL

CUSTOM WOOD PARTITIONS RENDERING

CUSTOM BAR RENDERING

Softwares

ALL WORK DONE IN SKETCHUP

CUSTOM BAR DETAIL

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BALI

Renderings

RENDERINGS FROM EACH FOCUS AREA

1. MASSAGE ROOM IN SPA

2. MAIN WALKWAY OF RESORT

3. SECTION CUT OF RESTAURANT

4. SEMI-COVERED PATH NEAR LOBBY

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NEXT ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN FIRM - NEW SATELLITE LOCATION

This Studio III project was a part of a competition through Steelcase. Every year, Steelcase provides a design prompt including a client type, location, and empty building plans. Students create a design for the provided client and provided space. I designed a new satellite location of an interior architecture and design firm located in Dallas, Texas. The space was 11,000 SF, including the programmatic spaces and a mezzanine.

Concept RECOGNITION TO ASCENSION

BUILDING

LOCATION: 2601 Victory Ave, Dallas, Texas

Located on the third floor of Victory Commons One and near a lot of public transportation options and amenities in a ½ mile walking distance.

CITY HISTORY:

Humble beginnings- rich farming history focused on cotton production

History similar to Fort Worth and Arlington, but chose to become a bustling city

DESIGN CONCEPT

Recognition: The lower level of the office will represent the past, designed with linear, rectangular forms for technical work.

Ascension: As you move up to the mezzanine, the design shifts to fluid, curved elements symbolizing the future, which is unknown and ever-evolving.

Connects to Dallas as a city and the new NEXT office

Office - the company can recognize what the Los Angeles office did successfully but ascend into the future to do new things for Dallas Dallas - connects to the city’s historic routes and transformation The concept helps recognize where the company came from, embrace that history, and ascend into a new chapter for the firm and city.

IMPLEMENTATION: Form, lighting, and furniture mixed between straight and curved, staircase blends the two

PARTI DIAGRAM

Curves: Ascension, Mezzanine

Straight: Recognition, Level 03 Blend: staircase

Block and Stack

PROCESS DIAGRAM, SHOWCASING ADJACENCIES

thinking backward, reflecting on previous ideas

thinking forward, generate new ideas

Mezzanine is located centrally to allow for access from both sides of the office. With the monumental stair access on one side and lift access on the other, workers have access to all the amenities from any side of the office.

RECOGNITION TO ASCENSION

recognizing the past and moving towards the future

Level 03

Level 03 has very linear furniture and form, all spaces needed for employees located here to help with any technical design work.

Mezzanine

The mezzanine has very fluid furniture and form, all spaces needed for creative work are located here. Client side located on the left and designer side on the right. Bridge in the middle connects the sides together.

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L U M I N A I R E

LUMINAIRE

SECTION DETAIL

This project was a part of the Robert Bruce Thompson Lighting Design Competition. This competition is an independent student competition focusing on custom luminaire design. For the 2024 prompt, a major health care organization wanted to create an inviting environment for a pediatric office, including a custom light fixture.

AXONOMETRIC DETAIL

Technical Images

DETAILS OF SKYGLOW

SKYGLOW MATERIAL COMPONENTS

Pendant Mount Metal Hanging Rod

E26 Light Socket G25 Light Bulb

Multicolored Acrylic Wicker Basket Base

Balloon Shade

REFERENCE PLAN DETAIL

SkyGlow’s fun, colorful palette helps create a fun, low stress experience in what is usually a very stressful place for kids. The colored acrylic shade lights the lobby, while also casting fun colors around the lobby. The gaps in between the acrylic shade allow for the fixture to provide less filtered ambient light and create a fun shadow.

INTERIOR RENDERING

Softwares

LUMINAIRE MODEL - SKETCHUP RENDERING - PHOTOSHOP

SkyGlow is a pendant light that provides ambient light to the pediatric lobby, while also providing visual interest and making the space feel comfortable and fun for kids.

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POP-UP

SUSTAINABLE, REPURPOSED, INCLUSIVE

This Studio II project was a partner project, creating a pop-up temporary retail store for Tommy Hilfiger. The pop-up shop had to be easily transported from one location to the next and showcase clear branding. Our pop-up shop was placed in an old RV and the tour stops included all the United States National Parks, creating a new collaboration between Tommy Hilfiger and the National Park Service.

Our goal is to create a comfortable space that is portable and reusable, and encourages customers to immerse in the nature surrounding, whether that be in the cliffs and canyons of Utah or the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. We plan to inspire customers to partake in sustainable practices and upcycle or repurpose their own garments.

Pop-Up Stops

Created by Ali Brunner

NATIONAL PARK STOPS - TOMMY X NATIONAL PARK POP-UP TOUR

Created by Ali Brunner

CUSTOM TOMMY X NATIONAL PARKS LOGO

Created by Ali Brunner

Pop-Up Features

CUSTOMIZATION

RECYCLE OR UPCYCLE

Customizable clothing options underneath awnings outside Option for customers to donate or upcycle their own garments

CUSTOM, UNIQUE ATTIRE

Collaborate with each national park and create a one-of-a-kind garment to be sold at their location

INTERIOR RENDERING, FACING BACK

INTERIOR RENDERING, FACING FRONT

EXTERIOR RENDERING

INTERIOR SECTION

CUSTOM CUBBY SKTCH

Drawn by Ali Brunner

COMPONENTS OF PROJECT - SKETCHUP

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L S

MODELS

Dimensional Section

RESTAURANT SEATING

Fall 2022

Material: MDF

Equipment: Laser Cutter

Software: AutoCAD, Illustrator

Chair Model

RICCHIO CHAIR

Spring 2024

Throughout my time at CSU, I have done a lot of modeling. I modeled my designs using a variety of materials and equipment including laser cutters, 3D printers, and vinyl cutters. These models helped others understand my design intent and showcase a scale model of design ideas. They also created physical items to accompany my visual and verbal design presentations.

Material: PLA Filament, Fabric/Cotton

Equipment: 3D Printer

Software: SketchUp, Cura

UPCYCLED LAMPSHADE

Fall 2023

Material: Glass Vase

Equipment: Drill, Diamond Bit

Software: N/A

HIGHEST BRIGHTNESS

Spring 2023

Material: Cardstock

Equipment: Vinyl Cutter

LOWEST BRIGHTNESS 35-36

Software: AutoCAD, Illustrator BAY WINDOW

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A V L

CSUAVL

I was an intern for our campus’ Architectural Virtual Library (AVL).

Over the summer, I documented nine historic buildings throughout the state. I researched each, including its historic significance and architectural features. I then visited each site to document the building using a 360 camera, and used Matterport to create educational virtual tours and curriculum activities.

HISTORIC BUILDING AND LOCATION

Images, names, and locations of the nine sites that I documented during my summer with the AVL.

COLORADO STATE CAPITOL

Denver, CO

Internship Goal

MEEKER HOUSE

Greeley, CO

BOULDER COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Boulder, CO

CENTENNIAL HOUSE

Denver, CO

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Denver, CO

BROMLEY FARM

Brighton, CO

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Leadville, CO

TEMPLE AARON

Trinidad, CO

SPMDTU CONCILIO SUPERIOR

Antonito, CO

CREATE A DIGITAL REPOSITORY FOR NINE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL BUILDINGS SITUATED AROUND COLORADO.

This was done by utilizing 360 video camera capabilities to capture buildings via Matterport, conducting research, and embedding the findings into the tours, developing curriculum activities using the tours, and working to correctly portray the site and its history.

Site Map

AVL - STATEWIDE INTERNSHIP

Historic Site Locations

The Matterport Pro 2 Camera scanning the Senate Chamber. COLORADO CAPITOL

REMOTE WORKSTATION

Work set up including the Matterport website and collected research.

QR CODE TO THE CSU AVL WEBSITE

Shows the scans and locations of all AVL Interns, my sites are set to go live in February 2025.

MATTERPORT - PRO 2 CAMERA, IOS APP, AND WEBSITE

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T I N Y H O U S E

TINYHOUSE

In Progress

IMAGES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION

Tiny House Framing and Exterior Sheathing

This project was a part of the IDEA 450 course. In this course, we designed and built a tiny house on wheels. The focus of our tiny house was accessibility -- ensuring that the home was accessible to any user. I was a part of the build team, and we built the design in one semester (16 weeks).