keegan riley portfolio 2015
DESCRIPTION
A portfolio of architecture and graphic design displaying some of my later student work at the University of Cincinnati, as well as work from my first post-graduate job at The Collaborative in Toledo, Ohio.TRANSCRIPT
ROK_CincyTraveling theater troupe that raises
awareness of arts program cuts in schools.
Cincinnati Dance MarathonAn all-night fundraising event held on UC’s campus that benefits Cincinnati Children’s
Hospital.
Ronald McDonald HouseParticipated in helping the Cincinnati
location prepare meals for residents.
Lexington Leo ClubMember and president of an after school, volunteer-based community service club.
TECHNICALADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
ADOBE INDESIGN
LUMION
MICROSOFT OFFICE
SKETCHUP
ARCHICAD
AUTOCAD
REVIT
HAND MODELING
DIGITAL RENDERING
PROFESSIONALORGANIZATION
CREATIVITY
VERBAL COMMUNICATION
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
RESPONSIBILITY
TIME MANAGEMENT
Participant at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair
May 2014
“Good Works” ICFF Award,by Hyland Magazine
May 2014
Cincinnatus Scholarship Recipient2010-2014
Dean’s List Honoree2010-2014
Class of 2014College of Design, Art,
Architecture, and Planning:Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Post-Grad Job #1Assisted the Architecture, Marketing,
and Interior departments. Was heavily involved with the design and production of project presentations, both digital and
print. Designed and implemented branding graphics for multiple project interviews, alongside the interior designer. Provided
some assistance with the digital modeling and editing of construction documents in multiple phases. Often helped with post-production efforts on digital interior and
exterior renderings.
Co-op #3Assisted the Architecture, Interior, and
Branding Departments as well as the Marketing Team and Administration. Tasks
included architectural digital modeling, assistance with various presentations and
printing design, proposal assembly, physical modeling, cut sheet documentation, and
assistance with other administrative tasks.
Co-op #2Worked with the Commercial Architecture team and sometimes with the interior and
environmental graphic designers. Tasks included master plan documentation,
digital modeling, assisting with the production of architectural drawings, and other environmental graphic based tasks.
Co-op #1Worked closely with the architectural
designers. Participated in initial design charette meetings, and schematic design
phases. Tasks included designing and developing site analyses, the production and printing of project renderings, and
master plan documentation.
September 2014 - July 2015
May 2013 - August 2013
August 2012 - December 2012
March 2012 - June 2012
Class of 2010College Prep
THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATICINCINNATI, OH
THE COLLABORATIVETOLEDO, OH
PERKINS+WILLWASHINGTON, DC
BHDP ARCHITECTURECINCINNATI, OH
AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
LEXINGTONHIGH SCHOOL
LEXINGTON, OH
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YEAR 2UC: DAAP
YEAR 3UC: DAAP
YEAR 4UC: DAAP
BHDPARCHITECTURE
CINCINNATI, OHCO-OP #241 2 3
page 71A Site Studio
Summer 2012Grailville, Ohio
Professor Elizabeth Riorden
page 92A Culinary Institute
Spring 2013Mount Adams, Cincinnati, Ohio
Professor Renee Martin
page 174A Break Room Concept
Fall 2012
page 113A Kroger Digital Grocery
Fall 2013Cincinnati, Ohio
Professors Michael Zaretsky& Edson Cabalfin
page 133B Disaster Relief Shelter
Spring 2014Case Study: Haiti
Professors Stephen Slaughter& Brian Davies
page 153C International Contemporary
Furniture FairMay 2014
New York City, New YorkProfessors Stephen Slaughter
& Brian Davies
PERKINS+WILLWASHINGTON, D.C.
CO-OP #3
THECOLLABORATIVE
TOLEDO, OHJOB #1
ARTWORK
5 6 7page 19
5A Ripples in the ParkSummer 2013
Washington, D.C.
page 215B Various Graphics
Spring 2013Washington, D.C.
page 236A Site Plans
Spring 2015
page 246B New HQ Cafe Sign
Spring 2015Monroe, Michigan
page 256C College Athletic Center Graphics
Winter 2014Newark, Ohio
page 266D Campus Athletic
Gateway SignSummer 2015
Ada,Ohio
page 276E Furniture Tour Booklet
Spring 2015
page 296F Collegiate Science
Center GraphicsWinter 2014
Wilmington, Ohio
page 316G New Athletic Facility
Wall GraphicsFall 2014
Alma, Michigan
page 337A Personal & Professional
Ongoing
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Site plan showing juxtaposed grids, studio units, and elevated path. (SketchUp, graphite) Studio unit scale models. (paper boards)GRID
LIGHTING
YEAR 2UC: DAAP
This project focused on the design of an artist’s retreat on a secluded,
rural site. It was required to draw inspiration from a specific architect’s
or artist’s style or theories and also relate heavily to the site.
• Inspired by Sol Lewitt’s infamous cube study that questioned the number of edges
necessary to visually imply a cube, my project uses three different grids that were
juxtaposed onto the site. The resulting intersections, when extracted, implied
livable areas and space.
• Also inspired by Lewitt’s cubes, the variations of the studio units themselves
were meant to challenge the viewer; as they morph from regular to irregular, they test
the recognizability of the cube.
• This project of mine was a personal favorite. Inspired by the humble nature
of the site, I heavily used graphite for hand-drawn images on recycled paper,
rather than computer generated images for documentation and presentation.
SITE STUDIOSUMMER 2012
GRAILVILLE, OHPROF. ELIZABETH RIORDEN
Section through studio unit. (graphite, ink)
Section through studio unit. (graphite, ink)
Floor plan of studio unit. (graphite, ink)
Evolution of studio units. (SketchUp)MORPH
RETREAT
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Site plan and floor plan representation. (AutoCAD, Photoshop)ORIENTATION
The objective of this studio was to design a culinary institute and
incorporate an adjacent restaurant or dinner theater. The challenge was considering the radical topography,
as it sat atop the Mount Adams peak in Cincinnati.
• My design considerations included scenic
views into and out of the site, sharp entry approaches formed from the existing
road, the challenges of utility access, and extensive program requirements.
• The concept for my proposal was a very directional, grand circulation ramp that leads to anywhere in the complex all the
while providing generous views of the surrounding area.
• This design was entirely mine and perhaps my most well-critiqued project.
CULINARY COMPLEXSPRING 2013
MT. ADAMS, CINCINNATI, OHPROF. RENEE MARTIN
YEAR 3UC: DAAP
Building section showcasing circulation ramp. (AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Building section showing entrance portal and theater. (AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Building section showing circulation glazing. (AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Building section showcasing entrance level and service access. (AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop)
CIRCULATION
VIEWS
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Overall proposed floor plan showcasing the three distinct service areas. (SketchUp, Photoshop)
coffee bar
SIMPLEEDUCATION
checkout &
bagging
TRUSTWORTHY FOOD
meat/seafood
dairy
food demoaudience
sidewalkpop-up window
storage &
loadingdock
service corridor
back of house
elev.
customer service
waiting
pharmacy
storage
front desk
office
HONEST ASSESSMENT
cafe
transparent overlay: second floor seating & management offices
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The studio book cover and various pages showcasing the research and student projects. (InDesign)
Food pod diagram. (SketchUp, Photoshop)Food pod diagram. (SketchUp, Photoshop)
Store entrance and connection to the street and passersby. (SketchUp, Photoshop)ACCESSIBLE
This was a sponsored research studio with The Kroger Company. The goals
of this study were to identify global trends, digital and otherwise, in order
to push the envelope of “the grocery store” to anticipate the inevitable
digitalized future.
• A studio of fifteen students presented to Kroger’s Research & Development staff in a way that all our concepts were linked by
theme, yet all separate projects.
• I derived my concept from the booming trends of digital technology and especially wearable devices, as well as the decreasing
nutritional knowledge of consumers.
• This proposed store would provide three main services: personal nutritionists, on site cooking seminar experiences, and a
small grocery selling Kroger’s Simple Truth brand products.
• I was heavily involved with creating weekly presentations to Kroger that included all
our design progress.
• In addition, a book was made to document the compiled research as well as the student
proposals, and I was one of three that took sole responsibility of designing and
compiling the finished product.
“TRUTH IN ONE STOP” DIGITAL GROCERY
FALL 2013CINCINNATI, OH
PROF. MICHAEL ZARETSKYPROF. EDSON CABALFIN
YEAR 4UC: DAAP
Interior perspective showcasing the honest display food pods. (SketchUp, Photoshop)
Interior perspective showcasing the educational demonstration area. (SketchUp, Photoshop)
Interior perspective showing the main circulation aisle. (SketchUp, Photoshop)
HONEST
INFORMATIVE
SIMPLE
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Artistic rendering of shelter community in use, with studio. (Photoshop) Interior plywood joint detail, with studio. (Rhino, Photoshop)
Sectional elevation of shelter showing human scale and adjacencies. (AutoCAD, Illustrator)
Artistic rendering of shelter on display, with studio. (Rhino, Photoshop)
Scale model of final shelter design, with studio. (Rhino, laser-cut basswood)
EFFICIENTSENSITIVE
MULTI-USE
TEMPORARY
This senior capstone studio, entitled “Out of Failure”, was a rigorous
study to explore digital fabrication techniques and how they can be
utilized for the design of temporary disaster relief shelters.
• The semester began with a studio-wide ergonomic research effort followed by six
individual case study projects from groups of three students.
• My group’s proposal was a case study in Haiti and it won the studio “competition”,
based on financial feasibility, cultural sensitivity, and other design efficiencies.
• The studio then became a collaborative effort of eighteen students, under the direction of the initial three members.
• Our final relief shelter was made entirely of milled plywood pieces held together
with minimal fasteners. The idea behind this design was to be able to flat-pack, ship, and assemble a habitable structure as easily
and efficiently as possible.•
• I was responsible for the design and creation of group presentations from day one, and then led a group of students to design additional graphic materials once
the groups combined.
DISASTER RELIEF SHELTER
SPRING 2014CASE STUDY: HAITI
PROF. STEPHEN SLAUGHTERPROF. BRIAN DAVIES
Representation of plywood sheets for milling, showcasing project efficiency. (Illustrator)
Exploded axonometric diagram of the shelter components, with studio. (Rhino, Photoshop)ASSEMBLE
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Poster graphic detailing entire design process, with studio. (Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign,) “Out of Failure” Studio logo. (Illustrator)
Various pages from final book. (InDesign)
Final wall graphic showing design process, from research to fabrication, with studio. (InDesign)
After professional consideration, the Haiti case study was chosen to
advance to become the class project. The studio culminated in a full-
scale production of the shelter to be displayed at ICFF in New York City.
• At DAAPworks, the senior showcase at the end of the semester, we presented our full-
scale prototype and a full range of graphics summarizing our entire design process,
beginning with ergonomic research and ultimately the fabrication of the shelter.
• I was one of four students to design and create each graphic component, large and
small scale, for both DAAPworks and ICFF. I also played a major role in designing the
project logo that was used across all of our graphics and presentations.
• Our studio project was blogged about several times by fairly major design
publications, including “Greenest Design at ICFF 2014” and “Top 20 Things to See at
ICFF 2014”.
INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE FAIR
SPRING 2014NEW YORK CITY
PROF. STEPHEN SLAUGHTERPROF. BRIAN DAVIES
The final, full scale prototype and furniture on display at ICFF.
Three case study finalists on display at ICFF, with studio Interior of final shelter on display at ICFF.
FABRICATE
INHABIT
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Rendered perspective of design concept. (SketchUp, Photoshop)
Inspirational concept images.COMFORT
WARM
The sterile break room of a manufacturing plant in the heart of Pennsylvania desperately needed a facelift to make work breaks more
comfortable and enjoyable.
• When asked to assemble an inspiration board for a break room in the middle of a vast manufacturing plant, my concept was deemed “exactly what they had in mind.”
• Conceptually, I was going for more “rustic refinement” rather than simply a log cabin
themed interior.
BREAK ROOM CONCEPTFALL 2012
BHDPARCHITECTURE
CINCINNATI, OHCO-OP #2
Inspirational concept images.
RUSTIC
CHIC17 of 35
Rendered site perspectives of ripple concept, with Perkins+Will. (SketchUp, Photoshop)
ENGAGING
PLAYFUL
This pro-bono project was initiated by the DC Building Industry
Association which rallies the forces of local architecture or engineering
firms to design a proposal for the beautification of a local public park
every year.
• I had the idea to draw inspiration from the undulating forms similar to those of water ripples, the Ohio Serpentine Mounds, and
sculpted golf courses.
• The ripples are designed to be enticing and playful, fully intended to be walked and sat
upon by guests.
• My concept was accepted with much enthusiasm and continued to be the central
theme of later iterations.
RIPPLES IN THE PARKSUMMER 2013
WASHINGTON, DC
PERKINS+WILLWASHINGTON, D.C.
CO-OP #3
Conceptual inspiration images.
Conceptual sketches. (Graphite)
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Principal Architect presentations re-design. (PowerPoint)
As an intern of a large office, I was often tasked with the design and
production of different graphics for a variety of jobs.
• One of the firm’s principal architects requested a major overhaul of his twelve
traveling presentations that he gave frequently around the world, to give them
a fresh look and to bring them up to the company’s brand standards.
• The office was in need of an athletic tee shirt for the company sporting events
in which they participated, including a volleyball league team, a dodgeball team,
and the “Office Olympics”.
• I played a major role in organizing the shirt concepts drawn by the employee. I also
organized an office-wide decision process where the employees voted for their favorite shirt, my concept being the most voted for.
VARIOUS GRAPHICSSUMMER 2013
WASHINGTON, DC
Employee baby announcement card. (SketchUp, Illustrator)Final winning athletic shirt designs. (Illustrator)
Initial conceptual sketches. (Graphite)
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University of Toledo Main Campus site plan. (AutoCAD, Illustrator) Magnified view of site plan at left. (Illustrator)
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SCALE DETAIL
THECOLLABORATIVE
TOLEDO, OHPOST-GRAD JOB #1
As The Collaborative had a high number of collegiate master plan
project interviews, large graphic site plans were necessary for a solid and
easy-to-read presentation.
• A community college desired a new building on their nicely spread out campus,
and I illustrated the site plan and each building option provided by the designers.
• For a master plan project at the University of Toledo, a scaled site plan of each of the university’s seven campuses were required, the Main campus being the most detailed
and complex.•
• I illustrated each campus site plan and created two eight-foot banners, displaying
each at a comparable scale.
SITE PLANSSPRING 2015
Campus site plan with proposed new building. (Photoshop) Proposed building configuration. (Photoshop)VISUALIZE
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One of The Collaborative’s biggest corporate projects to date was
the new headquarters of a major furniture manufacturer.
• The large, central, open cafe needed a bold sign that reflected the company
brand as well as the future direction of the corporation and their values.
• I created and presented many design concepts, both in the company blue and
the cafe magenta. Ultimately the magenta sign in the bottom right corner of this page
was chosen and installed in the cafe.
NEW HQ CAFE SIGNSPRING 2015MONROE, MI
Space in which the sign is installed. Sign design concepts, the final of which is above. (Photoshop)BRIGHT
Proposed athletic graphics in gymnasium. (Photoshop)
Wall elevation of the locker room hallway. (Photoshop)
Renovated athletic lobby (with TCI) with added branding graphics. (Photoshop)
A small community college in central Ohio requested the renovation of
their tired athletic building, as well graphics to liven up the old space.
• I created big and bold new graphics that were extracted from the current athletic
logo design. The logo was becoming outdated and tired, so the result had to
have a modern flair.
• My fresh and loud graphics, paired with the bright blues of the interiors, breathed new life and spirit into an otherwise dark
and mundane facility.
• I created many rendered interior and exterior perspectives, with the help of TCI,
in which to apply my original graphics. I also helped design and compile the weekly
presentations to showcase them all.
COLLEGE ATHLETIC CENTER GRAPHICS
WINTER 2014NEWARK, OH
FRESH
BOLD
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A small university’s master plan called for the addition of
several gateway signs as part of a beautification project for the less-
traveled side of campus.
• The client requested three options for new signs: concepts that referenced the current sign, some that referenced current campus architecture, and some concepts that were
new, bold, and modern.
• I personally took a trip to the campus and was able to see first hand how to address all
of these needs in my design concepts.
CAMPUS ATHLETIC GATEWAY SIGN
SUMMER 2015ADA, OH
Campus context for sign precedent. Sign design concepts. (SketchUp, Photoshop)
Sample page of tour booklet showcasing topics of importance. (Illustrator, InDesign)
Sample name tag. (InDesign)Sample page showing first impression notes and ratings. (InDesign) Cover of tour booklet. (InDesign)
The client’s corporate branding used throughout booklet. (InDesign)
One of The Collaborative’s major corporate clients were visiting the
Merchandise Mart with an interior designer to browse through furniture
for their new headquarters.
• I designed and created a tour booklet that was meant to provide the clients with a
simple note pad that was easy to hold and easy to write their thoughts and ideas in on
their tour.
• The booklet then became a means in which the interior designer could remind the
clients of previous discussion points about what to look for in the display furniture.
• My booklet was a success in gathering all the first impressions of the clients,
regarding different furniture pieces and manufacturers. The Collaborative was able to use this handy tool to pinpoint
the overall opinion of the client and what products would suit them the best.
• I designed, printed, and bound each booklet myself, and also created correlating
name tags for the clients.
FURNITURE TOUR BOOKLET
SPRING 2015CHICAGO, IL
BRANDED
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Proposed wall elevations of main hallway. (ArchiCAD, Photoshop)Proposed wall elevations of main stairwell, (geometric design by client). (ArchiCAD, Photoshop)
Proposed wall elevations of main lobby, showcasing donor name. (ArchiCAD, Photoshop)
The renovation of a collegiate science center called for fresh and relevant
wall graphics in hallways, stairwells, and the main lobby.
• Considering the science center is specifically geared toward the chemical
and genetic nature of agriculture, my inspiration for this concept is an abstracted
chemical strand that is both fun and sophisticated.
• I used the three distinct colors, per the college’s branding standards, which pose
the opportunity to become wayfinding throughout the building, leading guests both around hallways and also up and
down stairwells.
• I created a presentation showcasing my original “strand” illustration, and its
applications throughout the building on wall elevations.
COLLEGIATE SCIENCE CENTER GRAPHICS
WINTER 2014WILMINGTON, OH
Proposed wall elevations of various hallways. (ArchiCAD, Photoshop)
Inspirational illustration. (Illustrator)ABSTRACT
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Varsity football locker room proposal. (Lumion, Photoshop)
Proposed wall elevations, with TCI (ArchiCAD), of the wrestling addition. (Photoshop)
Varsity football locker room floor plan, showcasing “A” graphic. (ArchiCAD, Photoshop)
A small college desired to add a two-story wrestling facility to their
current athletic building, as well as incorporate modern graphics
throughout to boost school spirit and exercise morale.
• The new addition created the opportunity for a fresh start and to incorporate their recently modernized athletic brand into
wall graphics throughout the facility, which I fully utilized by illustrating new designs.
• The college requested to include historical photos of their successful wrestling
program for the current students’ inspiration during workouts.
• My concept is bold, especially for a small humble college, yet it portrays all that their
athletic programs envision for the future.
• I helped render many interior and exterior perspectives, utilizing my graphic concepts, as well as compiling weekly presentations as
updates for the clients.
NEW ATHLETIC FACILITYWALL GRAPHICS
FALL 2014ALMA, MI
Proposed wall elevation of renovated multi-purpose room. (ArchiCAD, Photoshop)
New concept graphics for athletic center renovation. (Illustrator)
Varsity football locker room proposal. (Lumion, Photoshop)SPIRITED
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Impressionistic piece, “Northern Lights”, 2009. (Oil paints) Visual stimulation, “Spherical Sophistication” 2010. (Illustrator)
Installation made of arranged paint chips, 2014.
ARTWORK
Typographic self-portrait, 2011. (Photoshop)Framed monograms, a gift, 2013. (Illustrator, paper) 33 of 35
Keegan Riley
BS in Architecture The University of Cincinnati
Class of 2014
3 Co-op jobs: 3-4 months each1 post-graduate job: 1 year
www.linkedin.com/in/keeganr
NAME
DEGREE
EXPERIENCE
CONTACT
Landscape ArchitectASLA, LEED AP
Principal / ArchitectAIA, LEED AP
Director of [email protected]
419.242.7405
Interior DesignerSales Representative
Senior Design [email protected]
419.242.7405
PHILIP ENDERLETHE COLLABORATIVE
KEITH RUSSEAUTHE COLLABORATIVE
BROOK JONESTHE COLLABORATIVE
CHARITY HOGREFEINTERFACE
BRANDON ANDRZEJCZAKTHE COLLABORATIVE
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