Katie Ross- Architecture Work Samples

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This design draws inspiration from the lava flows that has created the Hawaiian Islands.

As seen its layout reflects the natural sinewy flow of magma. Strong tones of red, orange

and yellow scattered throughout the space as one would see if they were watching the

landscape of the Islands being created. The entire project is elegantly lit with lava cloud

lanterns like the lights seen in the surronding China Town and during the well celebrated

Lantern Festival of Honolulu. It is made with primarily post consumer recycled material. This

center of architecture illuminates the power and beauty of design and how it can transcribe a

geological history, share the story of a culture and how it can inspire us.

Honolulu, Hawaii

AIA HONOLULU CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE


AIA HONOLULU CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE

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The fusion of ballet and architecture. This architecture

exemplifies bodies in motion. Inititially studies were done

on dance and its affects on light, shadow, timing, color.

The profiles of ballet were drawn through space and time

like a camera in time lapse to discover what shapes evolved

through each movement. It evolved into an architecture that

reflects the profile of a dancer through time.

Often in architecture there are constraints which in turn

offer challenges but they also present new opportunities

and perspectives. This project had to be interisland

portable and had a budget of $2000 for materials. It is

composed of recycled sail boat sails and tubular steel that

can bee easily assembled by 2 people.

Honolulu, Hawaii ASSEMBLE

WINNING DESIGN Competition for New Community Architecturea portable kiosk for Ballet Hawaii

“Lovely poetry in the idea formulation – the

abstraction of movement with imaginative use

of materials.”


ASSEMBLE


This project exemplifies the way in which a school

can have a positive impact on its surrounding

ecosystem and social context. This school is a toxic

free environment that uses vernacular materials,

green roofs, composting toilets, natural ventilation,

a water catchment system and natural daylighting to

create a dynamic healthy space for its the students

and community. Its conceptual design reflects

the schools emphasis on art and ecology with its

forms and circulation mimicking the lava tubes that

lie beneath its foundations. The terraced campus

provides unique spaces and eliminates the need

for unnecessary excavation. The school includes

classrooms for K-12 grades, a community center

with a kitchen, public library and auditorium. The

conceptual, material and technological philosophy of

the school mimicks the natural forms and functions

of nature.

Kealakekua, Hawaii BIOMIMICRY SCHOOLS


This perspective shows

the relationship between

classrooms, as the

campus is situated on a

steep slope. The upper

level of these high school

classrooms have a

courtyard that has a view

of the circulating water

catchment system and the

roof top of the classrooms

below which has a green

roof system.

BIOMIMICRY SCHOOLS


Milolii, Hawaii MILOLI’I COMMUNITY CENTER

This net-zero community center provides a space for

the community and visitors to become educated on

Hawaiian history, culture, politics and present goals. The

design also exemplifies the possibilities in sustainable

modern Hawaiian architecture. While the project

is modern with its sustainable technologies it also

incorporates traditional Hawaiian architecture which

is evident in the shapes and materials used. Some

of the sustainable features for this project include;

photovoltaics, water catchment, passive solar design,

composting toilets, the use of vernacular materials, and

the re-use of materials. The Miloli’i Community Center

provides Hawaiian emersion classrooms, a library,

conference room, visitors center, guest quarters for

visiting lecturers, kitchen, theatre and traditional halau.


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MILOLI’I COMMUNITY CENTER


Honolulu, Hawaii J3 | the sacred lounge.

WINNING DESIGN Building Industry Association, HawaiiBest New Commercial Design 2010

The design evokes a lounge atmosphere,

highlighting the jewelry as a reflection

of one’s character. The space includes

a storefront with a dark mullion cross

which is echoed on the interior floor by a

white cross. This white cross on the floor

is highly contrasted by the black FSC

certified wood flooring. The atmosphere

is dark with lights that highlight the

displays to make them appear as though

they are floating. The seating creates a

unique lounge feel. All of these elements

together create the sacred lounge.

Sugi Pine was selected for the storefront

and interior wood siding. Sugi Pine aka

Japanese Cedar is a locally harvested

wood that also grows in Japan and is

frequently called "Japanese cedar". It is

used in oranamentals and found around

temples. Because of its aroma, sugi is

fequently used in jewelry boxes, drawers

and other furniture pieces.


J3 | the sacred lounge.

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