portfolio 2013

J E R E M Y N E L S O N

ACADEMIC + DESIGN WORK 04

PROFILE 02

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 20

PERSONAL PROJECTS 16

Chicago River Metropolis | Kansas Energy Center | London Theatre | Monaco Dealership and House | Studio Stool

Experience, Skills, Interests, Future

Design + Build Proposals

France + Spain Sketchbook | Architecture Photography

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JEREMYNELSON jeremynelsondesign.com

E X P E R I E N C E S K I L L SLEADERSHIPI always seek to take on responsibility and challenges at work HUK�ZJOVVS��0�HT�JVUÄKLU[�PU�KLJPZPVU�THRPUN��HU�L_WLYPLUJLK�WYLZLU[LY��HUK�HU�LMMLJ[P]L�TLKPH[VY��0�OVWL�[V�ÄUK�H�THUHNLTLU[�and business development role in the future that will utilize these skills.

RENDERINGI learned rendering using only computer processes, but I have since grown to love using photoshop to artistically enhance my work.

COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING/MODELINGI began learning AutoCAD in high school. Since then, I learned 3DS Max, Sketchup and Revit. I hope to continue to expand my knowledge in this area. I also recently learned GIS mapping.

PHYSICAL MODELINGPhysical modeling has always been a larger challenge for me, but I have learned to use shop tools and laser cutters, and I LUQV`�WHY[P�TVKLSPUN�MVY�X\PJR�Z[\KPLZ�

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GRAPHICSGraphics have always been an emphasis in my education, I have learned to use simple diagrams to illustrate my ideas. Strong graphics are important from marketing to construction for conveying the building and design process.

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I N T E R E S T S F U T U R EARCHITECTUREI am fascinated by buildings that layer material systems to create a beautiful machine. My taste leans towards a traditionally subdued aesthetic palet infused with technology that highlights the purpose and functional idea of the design.

URBAN PLANNINGThe practice of architecture is often focuses on isolated I\PSKPUNZ�� I\[� 0� WYLMLY� PUÄSS� ZP[\H[PVUZ� [OH[� JOHSSLUNL� [OL�architect to think outside the box. This has led me to a keen interest on the social and physical dynamics of urban planning in architecture.

TECHNOLOGYI am extremely interested by consumer and professional technology. I like to try new things and understand and WYLKPJ[�[OL�^H`Z�[OH[�[LJOUVSVN`�JHU�PUÅ\LUJL�HUK�PTWYV]L�our lives. I’m also interested in the technology that helps architects display their ideas.

TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTUREI have a strong desire to understand how things work. TYH]LSSPUN� H[� H� `V\UN� HNL� PUÅ\LUJLK� T`� WHZZPVU� MVY�transportation, and I am fascinated by the natural and engineered systems that improve our living environments.

SUSTAINABILITYI believe that we must provide for the current generation without jeopardizing resources for future generations. I also believe that sustainability is simply the smart method for longevity and value.

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MY CAREERI hope to continue my university training by designing NVVK� I\PSKPUNZ� [OH[� WVZP[P]LS`� ILULÄ[� [OLPY� \ZLYZ� HUK� [OL�surrounding communities. I hope to continue community involvement in my city and follow current local events within and outside the architecture community.

Remaining relevant, engaged, and invested in the newest and best architectural work and methods, I will continue my effort to understand the latest building strategies, products, materials, and design software.

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R IVER METROPOLISChicago, IL

River Metropolis is a megastructure development on the Chicago River designed to give maximum amenities to all residents. The apartments terrace towards the central park on the site, allowing patios for each unit. The remaining space below the apartments is then converted into an open shopping mall plaza on the East, and a boat dock on the West.

The development is designed to be mixed use, with the bottom two stories commercial and remaining stories residential. A series of second story interior and exterior bridges allow easy navigation IL[^LLU�ZOVWZ��HUK�H� [^LSM[O�Z[VY`�IYPKNL� PUJS\KLZ�H� SHW�WVVS�HUK�impressive views for the residents.


KANSAS ENERGY CENTERWichita, KS

The Kansas Energy Center was designed to house three separate but related organizations, the Kansas Geological Society, Kansas Geological Survey, and the Kansas Corporation Commission. All three organizations are partially limited by dated or unhealthy ^VYRPUN�LU]PYVUTLU[Z�� HUK�^V\SK�ILULÄ[� MYVT�H�UL^� MHJPSP[`� [OH[�houses these organizations together.

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One of the key aspects of my design is to unify the building through the concept of an “indoor street.” This central public gathering area provides circulation and three key functions: an education zone, a café, and a hearing room for meetings and land dispute rulings.

This studio emphasized technical completeness, so I created graphics for construction details, structure, egress, and mechanical systems.

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Building Axonometric reveals interior atrium and car circulation.

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Monte Carlo, Monaco

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The blending of the building begins with the roof layout, which extends the roof light of the neighboring building to connect with a central atrium of daylight in the dealership. In elevation, the traditional stacked windows are intersected with larger storefront glass to display the cars. The massing is lowered on the East Elevation towards the lower neighbor, and the created space is used for a roof garden.

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MAISON HENRIEze, France

A seasonal home for a grand prix driver, this house on a hillside in southern France meets the client’s desire for adventure and high style. It mimics the speed of his car with sleek materials and minimal KLZPNU�� YLÅLJ[PUN� [OL�^H`�H[�OPNO� ZWLLKZ�KL[HPSZ�IS\Y�HUK�VUS`� [OL�essential calculations of the driver, the road, and other cars remain.

The house is entered from the drive at the second level, and offers full views of the hilltop city of Eze out the two story windows in the living spaces. Each end of the long home, hugging the hillside holds a guesthouse. One large master suite for the owner, and one smaller townhouse for a guest. They are then connected by an external Z[Y\J[\YHS� MYHTL�^OPJO� JYLH[LZ� [OL� ZOHYW� HUNSLZ� VM� [OL� ]PL^�MHJPUN�patio.

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THAMES THEATRELondon, UK

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CONCEPT & FABRICATIONLawrence, KS

Fellow student Celeste Clayton and I proposed this stool design for our design / build warehouse at the University of Kansas.

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KANSAS CITY DESIGN CENTERKansas City, Missouri

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I was impressed by the detail and variety of units in my professor Wojiech Lesnikowski’s public housing project we visited in Paris.

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Antoni Gaudi’s sculptures and mosaics give Barcelona a vibrant and lively atmosphere even a century after their creation.

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PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCELeawood, Kansas

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My experience has included less detail drawing/drafting than typical internships, but I have had many technical discussion with architects and contractors on my proposals. I hope to practice more in this area as I continue my Internship Development Program experience.

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