Lauren Schuyler

Design is a process that enhances experiences. Architecture is an art form that is meant to be explored, used,

and experienced by people. It can invoke emotions and memories within a person and through great design

personal experience is heightened. Design that considers multiple aspects of personal experiences creates

a lasting impression on people. Each person’s experience is different in a building, but design that combines

elements such as form, structure, light in a way that customizes and enhances the experience of each individual

turns architecture into a design that is unlike any other art form.

Architecture is a way to alter and infl uence how people see and experience their surroundings. It is an art form

that is physically explored by individuals and used on a daily basis. It can focus one’s attention to a specifi c

element and reveal unexpected surprises. Through design one has the power to alter how the world around them

is viewed and customize an experience that benefi ts and leaves a lasting impression on each individual and the

larger whole. Great design is when the designer is able to successfully combine all of these elements to create a

lasting experience and impression that not only invokes emotions but still holds its functionality.

lschuyler23@gmail.com 573.353.3188

Lauren Schuyler2631 Adrian St. Napa, CA 94558

Table of Contents

Design Projects

Culinary Bazaar: experiencing taste through identity

Vertical Village

Cabin in the Ozarks

The Rainbow Network

re:connections : Carthage, Missouri

Aigina Waterfront

Mixed Media

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Experiencing Identity Through Taste

Through creative expression

people defi ne themselves.

These expressions can be based

on people’s surroundings. The

combination of these individual

expressions defi nes a city’s

identity.

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Vertical VillageFall 2012

The focus of the tower is to

study the issue of identity and

socialization in urban housing.

The project centers around

creating a community and

neighborhood in a vertical

setting. The tower is located

in Southwark, London. The

design creates outdoor public

spaces that are a continuation

of the fabric of the existing

neighborhood to encourage

social interaction in the

community. The program is

a combination of activities

for the neighborhood and

surrounding residence areas.

Residences

Public

Programs

Site Location

Perspective - Street Approach7

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Cabin in the

OzarksFall 2012

This project is a cabin located in the Ozarks of Missouri. The design is a progression of energy through the landscape and enclosure. As one progresses verticaly through the design their attention focuses from the small details in nature up to the overall picture of the Ozarks. The project works with focusing views to frame this process for the observer.

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Site Plan

Concept

Site Section

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Second Floor

Third Floor

Fourth Floor

Section Perspective

Perspective

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The Rainbow

Network

Managua,

Nicaragua

Spring 2012

The Rainbow Network is an organization that works in Nicaragua to bring healthcare, education, economic development, and housing to the poorest people in Nicaragua. The project was the design a headquarters in Nicargua that would be used by the locals and visitors coming to learn about the organization. This project was designed through a collaboration of three team members and consisted of an offi ce, medical clinic, classroom, dormitories, warehouse, and caretakers residence.

“Sharing in the love of God by partnering with Nicaragua’s poorest people

in healthcare, education, economic development, and housing.” - The

Rainbow Network

Managua, Nicaragua

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Warehouse

Caretaker Residence

DormitoriesOffi ce and Clinic

Classroom and Gardens

Offi ce-Clinic and Classroom 12

Offi ce and Clinic

Rendering of Offi ce and Clinic Offi ce and Clinic Plan

Section Elevation of Entrance

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Classroom

Classroom Plan

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Elevation

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re:connections

Carthage, MOSpring 2011

In a group of fi ve students, we worked with the city of Carthage, Missouri to come up with a twenty year vision for the city. The town of Carthage is known for their historical homes and Civil War battle site. Through a series of town visits, interviews, and community meetings our team was able to come up with a vision of revitalizing the downtown heart and re-connecting the city. Our team proposed a series of improvements including pedestrian-friendly streets, historical district codes, museum additions and renovations, and additional housing and retail. The city has begun to make many of the improvements suggested by our team.

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Public Transit Center

Retail Development

Garrison and Central Intersection

Route 66 Neon Shop

Historical Boots Motel

Hotel

Low Cost Housing

Boots Drive-In Restoration

Garrison Retail Plaza

Linear Art Gallery

Route 66 Museum

Restaurant

Youth Center

Extended Sidewalks

Facade Guidelines

Downtown Grocer

Wellness Center

Apartment Housing

Pedestrian Arcade

Parking Structure

Cultural Center

Interactive Civil War Museum

Existing

Proposals

Overlay District Primary Focus Area

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Proposed Main Intersection Proposed Exterior Pedestrian Area

Proposed Improvements to downtown Proposed Linear Gallery and Exterior Space

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Aigina WaterfrontFall 2011

This project was re-designing the water front in Aigina, Greece at the port entrance. Since many people using this waterfront are tourists the design attracts people as they arrive to the port. It then pulls them along the waterfront where they experience a series of displays that inform them about the island. The design also encompasses the area adjacent to the waterfront giving pedestrians a safe area to cross the street and an area for tourists and locals to experience Aigina.

Aigina, Greece

Waterfront Perspective of Informational Displays

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Perspective of Seating Area

Perspective of Seating Area and Displays

Seating Area and Displays

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Mixed Media

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