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studio: arch 416project: piazza, library+housinglocation: Florence, italypartner: charles hergrueter

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this project was completed while studying abroad For a semester in Florence, italy. the challenge was to make a contemporary building and piazza in this very traditional and historical city. through adapting traditional architectural elements [such as porticoes] and the use oF materials Found in the context, a harmonious building was created For this iconic city.

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[ ]studio: arch 413project: marine museumlocation: bristol, rhode island

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the herreshoFF museum is a large marine Facility on the waterFront in bristol, rhode, island. unFortunately, the museum is not big enough to accommodate their exquisite 1/16” scale model oF the herreshoFF yacht, reliance, which is known For being the 1903 deFender and largest america’s cup boat to ever race. at this scale, the model is 30 Feet tall and 20 Feet in length. the design has nautical motiFs, proper day lighting techniques and a large enough exhibition space For this tremendous model.

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roger williams universityc r e at i v e a r t s c e n t e r

the creative arts center, located on the campus quad at roger williams university, is Focused on maintaining a link From the dining commons and the architecture building. this was achieved by pulling apart the program and creating a walkway through the building. in result, this area will be a covered social hub that will bring a sense oF community to the center oF campus.

[ ]studio: arch 313project: academiclocation: bristol, rhode island

the design competition For the porter’s lodge is an annual arch 313 event that occurs over one weekend. the building is located at the north entrance oF the roger williams campus and serves as a welcome gate and the campus saFety headquarters. this design received First place out oF a class oF approximately 75 students. this design has a wrapping motion that represents the vehicular circulation through campus. the idea oF wrapping also deFines the program within:

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[ ]studio: arch 313project: security + welcomelocation: bristol, rhode island

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project: transportation location: bristol, rhode island

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PeoPleBaBy kate, water colors

diner, acrylic paint

rural Playground, acrylic paint

caroline, charcoal

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greystone, mixed media

these are selected pieces From a series oF twelve paintings oF the houses that make up “merchants row” in essex, new york. i painted these houses and details through a new lens, only using vibrant colors, to give these historic buildings a contemporary look For the First time.

fence, mixed media the aPProach, mixed media

church, mixed media

roger WilliaMs university [rWu] bristol, rhode island b.s in architecture minor in art & architectural history [may 2014] master oF architecture candidate [december 2015]

truexcullins architecture intern, burlington, vermontresponsibilities included modeling in revit, assisting on projects in both the design and construction document phases, creating sites in both revit and google sketch-up, and completing a set of as-built drawings. additional tasks included designing job signs and a booklet for a housing development as well as general office tasks. [may 2013- august 2013]

dePartMent of residence life + housing, resident assistant, rwuenhanced the quality of life in residence halls while fostering a sense of community, providing academic support, and being attentive to the safety and security of the residents. [august 2012- may 2013]

dePt. of student PrograMs + leadershiP orientation advisor, rwuacted as a resource to over 3,000 incoming students and family members, while appropriately fielding questions and offering advice. responsibilities included leading a group of approximately 20 incoming freshmen and transfer students for a two day long session. [may 2011- october 2012]

verMont oxford netWork office assistant, burlington, vermonta collaboration of health care professionals dedicated to improving the quality and safety of medical care for newborn infants and their families. [january 2010- august 2011]

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Presentation: hand rendering, painting, free-hand drawing, drafting, model making, laser cutting

Bristol’s 227th fourth of July Parade float chair and designerbristol, rhode island is home of the oldest annual 4th of july parade in american history. this event draws over 200,000 people from rhode island and around the world. i led a team of 45 students in the design and construction of this elaborate and large float. [april- july 2012]

aias regional design charrette 3rd place | 38 participants [november 2011]

core v design studio coMPetition 1st place | 75 participants [october 2012]

urBan design studio coMPetition 1st place | 9 teams [december 2013]

aMerican institute of architecture students studio Mentorresponsible for guiding first year students with the design studio curriculum. this includes helping students with free-hand drawing, drafting, model making, diagramming, presentations, + offering design advice. [september 2011- present] chaPter vice President/ treasurer [may 2012-2013] chaPter secretary [may 2011-2012]

kate Ford | kford000@g.rwu.edu | (802) 922.6637