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DESIGN FOR THE COMMUNITY THROUGH

BRIDGES

BIKES

APARTMENTS

HOUSING RENOVATIONS

Charlottesville is a city of diverse neighborhoods, each with their own character. Belmontis strikingly different from the tree-enclosed spaces of the downtown mall. Currently,Charlottesville’s pedestrian mall ends suddenly at 9th Avenue, with four lanes oftraffic and an intimidating expanse of asphalt. This project aims to connect downtownCharlottesville to Belmont while preserving the unique character of the train yard, arare moment of gritty industrial history. I proposed to celebrate the grittiness of theyards by converting the area under the new bridge to a skate park, making the areaunder the bridge a signifi cant part of Charlottesville’s spatial experience.

On either end, the pedestrian paths swell to become spaces to listen to concerts, watchthe trains, or take in the fantastic views in order to further connect the bridge to its surrounding neighborhoods and the surrounding neighborhoods to the bridge.

Done on Belmont Bridge Competition Team 19

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Connection tounderground metro

Connection toautomobile traffic

Connection toplanted environment

Connection tolit environment

Fairmont Apartments

The Fairmont Apartments are a set of 6 identical apartments built in the 1970s. Currently, each individual building lacks total connection with the outside environment, as well as connection to its adjacent buildings within the complex. This project works to use light and heat studies in order to find ways to combat the harsh light on the south western side of the buildng, as well as the shade to the north.

In order to do this, the project experiments with different uses of light shading and balony usage on the exterior of the building to order to gain the best livability of the residents.

**I worked on all preliminary designs for this project, but was onthe EcoMOD UVA Team to help accomplish the final renderings.

Existing Conditions

scheme a: minimum neccessaryThis scheme is based on the ides of on operable louver system on the east, south, and west facing facades in order to allow the residents to have direct control of the light entering their rooms.

scheme b: best possibleThis scheme works to use implement the louver system of the previous scheme, as well as implement a wrap around balcony for each of the units which allows the residents a closer con-nection to the environment, as well as continue air flow to their living spaces.

Additional Solar Chimney Ventilation At Stairwells

Solar Chimneys (per unit, convection induced ventilation)

Interior Wood Louvers (Resident Operated, create porosity)

Fixed Interior Louvers (continuous path for ventilation)

Louvered Wood Door (resident operated, maintain privacy)

Wood Cesement Windows (open outward to direct airflow)

151 11th st is a home located in Charlottesville Va, built in the 1930s. Upon collaboration with the Albrearle Housing Imporvement Program, 3 main goals were estabished in order to best improve the home’s connectionto its past history.

FIrst, to remove the downstairs bathroom that was tucked adjacent to the stairand open up the central hall in orer to create better circulations, ventilation and quality of lightthroughout the house. Second, to reorganize the kitchen to maximie space, and third to restructure the rear porch

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Des5mc@virginia.edu | 216 14th St Apt 107 Charlottesville, VA| 571.340.0464

E d u c a t i o n : University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Virginia Major: Bachelor of Science – Architecture Minor: Global Sustainability and Urban/Environmental Planning

E X P E R I E N C E : - THA Architects, Design Intern – Portland, OR – December 2012 - Summerville Homes, Design Intern – Vienna, VA – May 2012 – August 2012 - Esherick Homsey Dodge and Davis, Design Intern – San Francisco, CA - January, 2012 - American Business Development Group, Marketing Intern - Arlington, VA - May 2010 –

Assisted in managing and marketing for the business endeavors of 11 clients including Browning, Enersys and Oshkosh.

- University of Virginia School of Architecture Ambassador, Charlottesville, VA (Fall 2011- ) Led tours and host events for perspective architecture students at the University of Virginia. - Albemarle Housing Improvement, Charlottesville, VA (2011-2012)

Worked for Albemarle Housing Improvement in order to work to construct residences in the Albemarle, Charlottesville area.

Skills and relevant classes: Skil ls :

1. Sketchup 2. Rhinoceros 4.0 3. Adobe Creative Suite 5 4. AutoCAD 5. Microsoft Office Suite 6. MicroStation V8i 7. Model Making

Honors: Woodrow Merit Scholar Recipient – University of South Carolina

Dean’s List Recipient (2) Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Additional Education:

University of South Carolina, International Business – Columbia, South Carolina GPA 3.8 [August 2009 – May 2010]

Activities:

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Recruitment Vice President – (2011 - ) Advertising and Public Relations – (2010 – 2011) Philanthropy committee for Ronald McDonald House in Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina Travel Club Tennis Team Member - Top 12 players

Demitra Elena Skipper