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EducationClemson University Fall ‘07-Spring ‘11

Bachelor of Arts- ArchitectureMinor- Packaging Science

Northwestern High School ‘04-’07International Bachelarreate Diploma

Awards Life Scholarship Recipient ‘07-’11

William C. Smith Scholarship ‘07-’11Dean’s List Fall ‘08-Spring ‘10

Ski l l sAdobe Creative Suite

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,Acrobat3-D Modeling

Sketch -up, RhinoAutoCAD

Microsoft OfficeCoursework

Product Design- Fall ‘10Package Design- Spring ‘11

InvolvementKappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

Nominating Committe ‘08, ‘09- Committe Chair ‘10Student Alumni Association

American Institute of Architecture Students

Travel Opportunit iesStudy Abroad- Barcelona Sping ‘10Spain, Germany, Amsterdam , Greece

Rural Studio site visits- Auburn, AL Fall ‘08Italy Tour, arts department Spring ‘07 Milan, Cremona, Venice Florence , Roms

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TRAVE R S EFall 2010

Professor BruhnsLocation: Clemson, SC

Contributers: Veronica Acosta, Kathryn Harris

Located in a forest adjacent to Lake Hartwell, the site exhibits natural beauty that iis un-compromisable. Establishing a connection with the rest of the Clemson University cam-pus, our site, located on one of the highest points on campus, correlates with other land-marks in the area that are also on high elevation points. With this, designing in a way which embraces nature is essential. As the building strives to guide the occumpant, paths and transitional spaces are created. In addition, a skin that denotes program and intent furthers the movement and enhancement of the “journey” Establsihing a separation betweeen the lobby (gallery space) and black box theatre creates an “outdoor lobby” staging the journey.

LONGITUDIONAL SECTION: topography changes and envelope

SITE LOCATOR:: dispersion of energy from core [blackbox]

LONGITUDIONAL SECTION: topography changes and envelope

WALL SECTION:: structure +skin

FIRST LEVEL PLAN

A majority of all Clemson students live within three miles of the school, providing the perfect opportunity for biking to campus.

To support this, a proposal for a bike hub in downtown Clemson was established to hold 1000 bikes in combination with housing

units. Tucked in a corner street with a view to downtown, the site provides opportunity to develop the unique sectional character-

istics. Taking advantage of the higher story apartments views to downtown, and views for the bikers to the hub were the driving

factors. The language between the biker, driver, and pedestrian was influential in the design of the hubs outer appearance.

SECOND LEVEL PLAN






LOBBY ENTRANCE: openness of skin + views from the interior

VIEW TOWARDS TOWER +BLACKBOX

As tthe occupant moves through the site, views are framed by the skin and paths to create an experi-ence that embraces the natural beauty of the site, The plans suggestst spaces enveloped by nature in oone moment and the skin of the building in others.

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Fall 2009Professor Verderber

Location: downtown Clemson, SC

N. Clemson Avenue College Avenue

Vehicular Access

SITE SECTION: showing unique existing sectional qualities of Downtown Clemson

SIGHT LINES shown from differnt vantage points






N. Clemson Avenue College Avenue

Vehicular Access

SITE SECTION: showing unique existing sectional qualities of Downtown Clemson

SIGHT LINES shown from differnt vantage points

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SITE PLAN: develpment of cores of the site and resulting views

FIRST LEVEL PLAN: apartment space

GROUND LEVEL PLAN: bike hub space

SECTION PERSPECTIVE: exploring spacial depth and circulation based on layers and function

Contrasting the bike depot and its functions from the apartments created an interesting dialogue for the building. Circulation and

functionality provided and interesting challenge for the site.Differentiating between the apartments and hub was essential. Since the first level was the storage for the bikes, it became an advertisement in itself with the use of patterned rolling screens.

In addition, it was important to provide some green space for each unit, whether shared or individual.

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ROOF PLAN: solid (live) vs. void (play)

SECOND LEVEL PLAN: second level apartments

Spring 2009Professor Lauren Mitchell

Location: Anderson, SC

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SITE PLAN: levels of speed+relationship with train

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SPEED EXPLORATIONHow the built is viewed from the eye of a traveler at various speeds. Perception of objects and experien-tail quality differs at each level.

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PLATFORM LEVEL PLAN

When traveling on a train, the external veiws represent not only the places, but the feeling and experience of the trip. Stations act

as landmarks on the journey, marking progress. Each station has the opportunity to reflect its town’s character and to become a

unique pause. At variable speeds, the passenger sees objects in different ways. Using an indoor and outdoor mural system es-tablished by local artists, this station celbrates the artwork and

its representation at all speeds. Whether passing or stopping, the passenger experiences the murals , ehich could in turn become

an expanded system of murals within the train’s route leading towards other cities.

SECTION: exploring mural throughout space

PERMEABILITYPERMEABILITYSpring 2010

Professor Tony MontesLocation: 22@ District, Barcelona , Spain

Landscape Arch Consultant: Bethany Ray

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The dense, growing, and morphing city of Barcelona still emphasizes its strong ties to past urban design, dating back to 1859, with the

development of the Eixample ( “extension” in Catalan). Becoming an identity for the city, the birth of the Eixample marks the transformation of Barcelona into the metropolis that it is today. This grid system of the

city is unlimited, becoming a system that is only interrupted by the two rivers, the mountains, and the sea. The last large, unconsolidated

zone, the Poble Nou district, is evolving into a new land designation known as 22@.

SITE PLAN: possible connections within our block

_established site footprint

_ground contact

_ramp system

_program division

_skin sturcture

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SITE PLAN: possible connections within our block EXPLODED AXON: footprint and development of components

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BRIDGE SECTION :establishing circulation and program

With strong pre-existing conditions within the tissue of this Eixample grid, the complex destination- both morphologically and in terms of use- produces many design tests. Grasping the profound complex-

ity of a city with such density and urban character, understanding its history, projections, urban tissue along with the cultural context are a

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While given a unique scenario for design, one block in the 22@ district was to be transformed using a “surgical inter-vention” on the consolidated fabric. The site, an Eixample block split by a diagonal road, produced an opportunity

for the development of a bridge structure over a road. With such dense conditions, buildings were strategically chosen to be removed from the site, based on function, density level, and overall condition. Using physical and

visual permeability as a guide, the decision was made for an entirely raised structure, granting full circulation to the ground level, also creating a exceptional opening for additional green space below, uncommon to the Eixample block prototype. Creating a skin based off of the previous circulation condition of the site, a unique and efficient

solution was produced. Functioning as a structural feature to support the vast span of the civic center, the skin also contributes to the transition of public to private throughout the center, creating solid and void surfaces using clear

and opaque glass to delineate.

SKIN SECTION DIAGRAM :evaluating the skins solid&void qualities and structural necessity

GROUND PLAN

FLOOR PLAN

ROOF PLAN

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FLOOR PLAN

ROOF PLAN SKIN VIEW :visualizing the techtonics of the building and the relationship with the natural spaces

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growthFall 2009

Professor Verderberlocation: Ashevillle, NCContributers: Lindsay Shelton

Lauren Hetzel

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Asheville, North Carolina is a unique and growing city full of charm and character. Many artists and craftsmen live in and around this city because of its great opportu-nity for expression. Our site, located in the River Arts District, provided a 14 acre site

with unoccupied existing buildings, the main being an old tannery. The program was to transform the space into an affordable housing complex for artists in the

area.

SITE SECTION exploring the relationship between the built and natural enviorment--from road to river

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MAPPING EXERCISE showing the connections surrounding the site

(Asheville, French Broad River, major highways) and its future growth and

need for flexibility

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MASTER PLAN

OLD TANNERYredesigned walls creating “out-door rooms” for artists’ exhibition

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STUDIO SPACESversitle spaces for emerging artists

in the River Arts District

COMMUNITY BUILDINGSspaces for growth and flexibility

on the 14 acre site

HOUSING verisitle and affordable housing

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In order to develop a space for each particular artists needs, a decision was made to create an extremely adaptable and flexible atmosphere. With this as a driving

force, much space was set aside for multifunctional, open green space. Using the walls of the existing tannery, creative spaces were generated for concert space,

gallery space, or any other use necessary. Far enough from the housing blocks to not interfere, but close enough to be a community area for the occupants. The in-tegral space could also be used by visitors on the site. Controlled by its occupants,

these open spaces could change according to time and place.

BOG PERSPECTIVE - new spaces created from river runoff for natural growth and freedom of use

HOUSING SECTION highlighting partitians and character

HOUSING PLAN showing versitility of units

PARTITIAN DIAGRAM diaplaying the funcionality of the space within the Asheville setting

Housing for the artists was strategically developed to be multifunctional&interactive. Each unit, set on a g r i d, composed of movable walls

that were able to create a customizable space. Within this customizable space a studio could be placed within the apartment. Aimed towards artists, the space

would allow for OPTIMUM creativity.

HOUSING VARIATIONS imagining the unique variations of the flexible housing system

HOUSING VARIATIONS imagining the unique variations of the flexible housing system

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