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ACTIVITIESBetter Block Kansas City 2013Team member with Kansas City Design Center

Make It Right: Bancroft School 2013Volunteer

KSU Women’s Club Soccer 2008-2009

Soccer Intramurals 2008-2011

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority 2008-2012Recruitment Day Chair 2011

Golden Key Honorary Society 2009-2014

Rosehill Elementary School 2011, 2012Volunteer

EDUCATIONMaster of Architecture

Kansas State UniversityManhattan, Kansas

Graduation May 2014

Kansas City Design CenterFifth year program through KSU

Kansas City, MissouriFall 2013-Spring 2014

Focus on addressing urban design issues in Kansas City and working in a collaborative

process with the community

Study AbroadCentro Studi Citta di Orvieto

Spring 2013ARCH/ITAL Courses; focus on hand graphics

and environmental studies

SKILLSProficient with AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite

Programs, Google Sketch-Up, Microsoft Office

Experience with Rhinocerous 3D, 3ds Max

REFERENCESJohn Neary AIA LEED®AP

Former KSU Architecture ProfessorGensler

711 Louisiana StreetSuite 300

Houston, Texas 77002713.844.0000

Lauren Wendlandt, RAFrameworkDesign, Inc.

1705 Summit StreetKansas City, Missouri 64108

office: 816.286.4925cell: 816.645.9108

Richard HoagKSU Architecture Professor

hoagrl@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENTMarianna Kistler Beach Museum of ArtFebruary 2011-December 2012Employer: Martha Scott 785.532.7718Gallery attendant: supervised and assisted visitors in galleries, knowledge of exhibited works, worked the front desk

Summer NannyLenexa, KansasSummer 2011, 2012, 2013Employer: Melanie & Andrew Knight 913.669.3702Overall supervision of two children

Summer NannyBonner Springs, KansasSummer 2009, 2010Employer: Janet Crouch 913.220.3886Overall supervision of two children

La Petite AcademyShawnee, KansasSummer 2010, 2011Employer: Emily Hermesch 913.441.5100Supervision of children ranging from infant to school-age

cassidayalove@gmail.com

913.908.3441Kansas State University

Currently, I am a recent 2014 graduate from Kansas State University with a Master’s of Architecture. I enjoy working through the design process with both technology and hand drawings. I am interested in exploring different types of materiality and sustainable practices. I am especially interested in environmental behavior and the research aspect of architecture. I have a passion for urban design and public interest design.

PURPOSE

CONTENTS

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN STUDIES

RESPONSIVE DESIGN

URBAN SUPERMARKET

LINEAR PLAYFIELD STUDIES

KONZA PRAIRE CHAPEL

FARMERS’MARKET

TIBER RIVERFRONT GROUP PROJECT

WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK GROUP PROJECT

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

A year-long group project was divided into two parts: 1. Research and Site Analysis 2. Redesign, to approach the revitalize the under-utilized and disconnected Washington Square Park in downtown Kansas City. Research and site analysis was conducted to gain better understanding of the site and its context in order to make well-informed design decisions.

WASHINGTON SQUARE PARKGroup project with Brett Fast, Calleigh Freese, and Taryn Klein

Fifth-year project

Vignette of the beer garden

Viewing deck over the bioswale

This design approach focused on capitalizing on the existing location and views, resulting in a design that had activated edges and a centralized open lawn. The purpose of having activated edges and an open lawn was based on precedents and existing usage, therefore various programming amenities were allocated to the edges to insure activated edges while leaving the open lawn flexible for various uses.

The proposed pavilion

Vignette of the playscapes and art walk Art walk detailsVignette of the beer garden

The allocation of the programming of the park was subdivided into four parts: transit hub, flexible open lawn, art walk, and plaza/event space. The transit hub includes a transit stop, beer garden, and a Korean War Memorial Plaza. The flexible open lawn includes an open lawn and a bioswale. The plaza/event space consists of a pavilion with a cafe and remained open for various events such as a farmers’ market. The art walk has a viewing deck in close proximity of food truck parking, an art walk for various types of installations, and a playscape area.

flexible open lawn

art walk

plaza/event space

transit hub

Site program

South of the pavilion looking north Aerial of the site

Section

As a part of the research and site analysis process, maps and diagrams were generated in order to gain an understanding of Washington Square Park and its context. By creating maps such as land use, change in number of households, and parcel ownership, one can begin to understand the surrounding area and be better equipped in approaching the design process. It is also important to study the current uses of the park, therefore races such as the Ugly Sweater 5k Run were documented to see how it is already utilized programmatically. Research was conducted on various case studies and Kansas City Parks as well to understand important programming amenities that could be translated to the park. An inventory of the amenities was taken and reflected in diagrams to show the relationship and popularity of the amenities.

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Increase and decrease in number of households 1970-2010

OPEN LAWN FIXED SEATING

RESTROOMS WATER FEATURE

PLAZA VIEWING AREAS

GARDENS AMPHITHEATER

RECYCLING ART INSTALLATIONS

TRANSPORTATION ACCESS

PAVILION

MOVABLE SEATING FOOD

RECREATIONAL GAMES

PARKING

PLAYGROUNDEQUIPMENT

OPEN LAWN FIXED SEATING

RESTROOMS

WATER FEATURE

PLAZA

VIEWING AREAS

GARDENS EVENT SEATING

RECYCLING ART INSTALLATIONS

TRANSPORTATION ACCESS

PAVILIONMOVABLESEATING

FOOD

RECREATIONAL GAMES

PARKING

PLAYGROUNDEQUIPMENT

GNITAES DEXIFNWAL NEPO

RESTROOMS

WATER FEATURE

PLAZA

VIEWING AREAS

GARDENS

EVENT SEATING

RECYCLING

ART INSTALLATION

TRANSPORTATION ACCESS

PAVILION

MOVABLESEATING

FOOD

RECREATIONAL GAMES

PARKING

PLAYGROUNDEQUIPMENT

GNITAES DEXIFNWAL NEPO

RESTROOMS

WATER FEATURE

PLAZA

VIEWING AREAS

GARDENS EVENT SEATING

RECYCLING

ART INSTALLATION

TRANSPORTATION ACCESS

PAVILION

MOVABLESEATING

FOOD

RECREATIONAL GAMES

PARKING

PLAYGROUNDEQUIPMENT

City/County Owned Parcels

Individually Owned Parcels

Business Owned Parcels

Packet Pick-Up

Vendor

Beverages

Food Trucks

Portable Toilets

Beer Garden

1909 Land Uses 1925 Land Uses

2013 Land Uses Parcel Ownership

Ugly Sweater 5k Run

Case Studies Amenity Connections

Kansas City Parks Amenity Connections

Washington Square Park Amenity Connections

Washington Square Park Potential Amenity Connections

The objective of this project was to create an urban supermarket with a cafe located in the Crossroads District of Kansas City, Missouri. Crossroads is an arts district with many galleries, just a few blocks south of downtown. The goal was to create a building that provides both a connection and relationship with its environment as an arts district and with the nearby Kauffman Center of Performing Arts. In order to provide this relationship, a sloping architectural roof was used to convey a contemporary and inviting supermarket.

URBAN SUPERMARKETFourth-year project

The fundamentals of this project include creating specific, overlapping masses, each with its own purpose, but still connected through the structure of the building. The large, open green space is to invite patrons and provide a place of rest or play.

Green spaces/edges connect contextPurposeful volumes

Section Perspective

West ElevationWEST ELEVATION

Section

N Site/Roof PlanSite/Roof PlanStructure

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CAFE CAFE KITCHEN

CAFE WC

CHECK-OUT

PRODUCE

BAKERY

DELI

FROZEN/CHILLED

OFFICE

MEN’S WC

WOMEN’S WC

MECHANICAL

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STORAGE/LOADING111

Floor PlanN

REINFORCEMENT

FLASHING

STEEL REINFORCED CONC WALL

GUTTER

CONC PARAPET

RIGID INSUL

ACOUSTIC PANELS

BATT INSUL

WELDED PLATE CONNECTION

GRAVELSTEEL CONNECTION

EXPOSED CONC WALL

PARAPET

FLASHING

REINFORCED CONC WALL

REINFORCEMENT

METAL DECKING SURROUNDED BY RIGID INSUL

BATT INSUL

EXPOSED CONC WALL

ACOUSTIC METAL PANELING

GUTTER

GLAZING

SASHJAMB

STEEL ANCHORS TO SECURE THE WINDOWSILL

Parapet

Flashing

Reinforced Concrete Wall

Reinforcement

Metal Decking Surrounded by Rigid Insulation

Batt Insulation

Exposed Concrete Wall

Acoustic Metal Paneling

Gutter

WALL SECTION

REINFORCED CONC WALL

CLERESTORY WALL CONNECTION Curtain Wall Section

The final project of the study abroad program in Orvieto, Italy consisted of partnering with another classmate to design the riverfront of the Tiber River in Rome. Named Meander, this specific project aimed to transform the under-utilized and under-programmed riverfront of the Tiber River into an interactive and enjoyable linear space.

Site Plan showing the Tiber River and Rome’s context

TIBER RIVERFRONTGroup project with Teresa Siegele

Fourth-year project

In order to create this transformation, an organic design was employed with the use of curves allowing for a playful and energetic experience. The site is linear and divided into two major elevations: the actual riverfront and street level. Organic slopes connect the two levels, allowing for connecting bike and pedestrian paths. At both riverfront and street level are viewing platforms. Both sides of the river are connected by a path and multi-functional stage.

Informal amphitheater and seating along the Tiber River

Section showing the flexible stage that connects the riverSection

To ensure the activation of the space, interactive program was added. This included flexible viewing areas for various mediums of art installations, seating, and an informal amphitheater.

Points of entry and connection

Spatial Hierarchy: Central zone is most important that includes the multi-purpose stage that also serves as a connection

Perspective showing the flexible stage and pathways that connects the river

Plan

The objective of this project was to create an overhead structure to house a farmers’ market as well as incorporating a pavilion for entertainment and other relevant events. My proposal was to bring continuity to the site by repeating the design of the overhead structure located adjacent to the plaza. This was in order to create a fluid space that had a clear relationship. The overall design was obviously changed from the original to fit the specifications and needs of a farmers’ market.

FARMERS’ MARKETThird-year project

StructureInspirational Structure

The structure is made up of multiple pieces of triangular-shaped canvas. The canvas is then attached to steel columns. The steel columns are two welded connections at 12”x12” (when combined) at varying heights. The canvas is attached to the steel columns through a cable tensioning system at the top of the steel columns.

This space is also designed for events such as concerts.

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

STUDIES

One project in particular included an environmental design study in Orvieto. Located along a pedestrian road, the chosen site was a linear path with a few elements of play: a winding path defined by a change in materiality, small wooden bridge, linear sidewalk art made up of hopscotch and large colorful circles.

LINEAR PLAYFourth-year project

To improve the site as a more important place of play while still creating movement, additional elements of play were placed, several areas of rest were added, and multiple overhead planes were added to create a more defined space. An emphasis was placed on choosing elements of play that aided in childhood development. The changes of this site were implemented to create a more engaging and active place of play while still retaining its linear movement as a portion of sidewalk.

Site Plan

Existing Site

Elements of Play: Wood Seating, Balance Beam, Wood Mushroom Seating, Bouncing Pods, Wood Stilts

Existing Site

Proposed Site

Section of Proposed Site

Studying abroad for a semester in Orvieto, Italy consisted of a focus on hand graphics and environmental studies. Different mediums including ink, watercolors, and graphite were explored.

FIELD STUDIESFourth-year

RESPONSIVEDESIGN

As a non-denominational chapel, this building is supposed to be for both meditating and weddings (and other events) for various groups of people. Placed on a hill in the Konza Prairie outside of Manhattan, Kansas, this slightly earth-integrated chapel takes precedence from the lone one-room school house that one can occasionally still see throughout Kansas and a Greek temple. Both have a certain amount of prominence, in which this chapel is also supposed to evoke.

KONZA PRAIRIE CHAPELThird-year project

Konza Prairie

The overall intent of the chapel is to respond to its site context by having a strong relationship to its placement on a hill in the Konza Prairie. Light also plays a large role, with slit windows guiding the patron to a large window at the back of the building that leads to an outdoor space. This is to give the patron the feeling of seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.

Light factors into the design of the chapel.

South Elevation

Plan

Geometry of the parti reflects the golden ratio.

Structure of the chapel consists of wood beams.

Topography of the site affects the design and placement of the chapel

The West Elevation reflects the prominence of the one-room school house and Greek temple.