COURTNEY ALBRACHTPORTFOLIO

COURTNEY ALBRACHT

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

http://court2285.wix.com/courtneyalbrachtcourt228@ksu.edu913.544.72444223 N. 125th StreetKansas City, KS 66109

2009-current

spring 2013

2012-2013

2011-2012

summer 2010

Kansas State University_Manhattan, KSMasters of Interior Architecture & Product Designgraduated May 2014NASAD and CIDA accredited Danish Institute of Study Abroad_Copenhagen, DKInterior Architecture

Intern_Antunovich Associates_Chicago, IL & Arlington, VAprepare CDs in AutoCAD and Revit for a variety of projectsserver_T-Rex Cafe_Kansas City, KSwinner of 3 server conteststeam player recognitionserver_Outsider’s Grill_Okoboji, IAdevelop communication skillsadvance ability to juggle multiple tasks

INVOLVEMENT

HONORS

SOFTWARE IN ORDER OF EXPERTISE

fall 2013fall 2013

2014-current2009-2013

spring 20112011-2012

2009-current2011-current

2007-20082008-2009

summer 2014

fall 2013

2009

2009

2009

Public Interest Design Conference_SEED certifiedIIDA Color + Couture_design and construction teamIIDA_student member AIAS_Midwest Fall 2010 Quad Conference - Spring Green, WI _Forum 2011 - Phoenix, ARMike Lin’s 10 day BeLoose Graphic WorkshopK-State Telefund volunteerSigma Kappa_2012 homecoming float leaderWomen in Design_student memberYearbook_Clubs & Organizations editorLeadership 20/20

Selected as a finalist for the IWF 2014 Design Emphasis Student Furniture Design Competitiongroup abstract published & invited to present_“Personal Expression versus Territoriality: How to Achieve Balance in Design Learning Environments” in the 44th Annual Conference of the Environmental Design Research Association ProceedingsThird Place_Yearbook Layout at KSPA State Journalism CompetitionHonorable Mention_Yearbook Layout at KSPA Regional Journalism CompetitionThree Community Scholarships Awarded

AutoCADPhotoshopRevitInDesign 3ds Max DesignVary for 3ds MaxIllustratorSketchUpRhinoEcotect

RETAIL

OFFICE

PROJECTS IN COPENHAGEN

FURNITURE

REHABILITATION CENTER

16 The People’s Kitchen spring 201318 A Space Within A Space spring 2013

20 Del End Table fall 201221 1.5mm Ply Chair spring 201322 Multi-Lounge Chair fall 2013

24 Milford Lake Alternative Rehabilitation Center fall 2013

10 Novetory fall 2012

6 Deziro spring 2012

Submitted into the RDI international student design competition. A two-story high-end accessory store located in Toronto, Canada. The existing building and program were provided. The solution, an integrated ribbon concept where everything from the stairs, display products, and facade are part of a series of ribbons. This gives the company a strong identity. Company branding was also an aspect of the design. Deziro, the name chosen, means desire in a language created to be non-biased. This relates to Toronto’s cultural diversity.

RETAIL

7

9

< The ribbon that forms the cashwrap interlocks with the ribbon displaying the handbags. All ribbons are made of fiberglass.^ Ribbon extends to exterior. Elevator is on the right. The store is two stories. Offices are on the third and fourth floor.

The project scope uses three stories of a high-rise building in Austin, Texas for a digital media firm. The program was gathered from a conversation with the “client.” Wellbeing, innovation, and collaboration were carefully considered.Biophilic ideas are seen throughout the design. Each floor is inspired by a natural landscape in Austin. The use of these natural forms contribute to the placemaking and wayfinding of the office. The main floor is the river containing large communal spaces and major circulation. The cave houses IT, analytics, and digital library with carved-like elements to create coziness. The mountain is where the bulk of the creative work is done and includes prospect and refuge spaces.

OFFICE

11

UP

VP ANAYLTICS & MEDIA

IT MANAGER

SERVER

IT 5 TOTAL (+2)

WEB MANAGERTECH. MANAGERDIGITAL LIBRARY MANAGERTRAINING/ PROGRAMMING MANAGER

DIGITAL LIBRARY

ANALYTICS 6 TOTAL (+2)

ANAYLYTICS DIRECTORSEO MANAGERANALYST MANAGER, INSIGHT & PLANNINGASST. ANALYST (2)SEM MEDIA PLANNER

STRETEGY 6 TOTAL (+2)

STRETEGY DIRECTOREMERGING TECHNOLOGYBRAND STRATEGISTTECHNOLOGY ANALSTASST. BRAND STRETEGIST (2)

MEDIA 11 TOTAL (+3)

GROUP MEDIA DIRECTORDIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTORMEDIA MANAGERASST. MEDIA MANAGER (2)DIGITAL MEDIA PLANNERSOCIAL MEDIA PLANNER(2)MOBILE MEDIA PLANNER (2)SEM MEDIA PLANNER

ADMIN.

THE CAVERN

MEN'S RR

WOMEN'S RR

PROJECT ONTOBOTH SIDES OFTHIS WALL

POLECIRCULATIONLANDING

8TH FLOOR - THE CAVEIT DEPT. (+2)ANAYLYTICS & MEDIA DEPT. (+7)

SCALE 3/32" = 1'-0"

NOT IN SCOPE

ANAYLTICS &MEDIA DEPT.

OPEN TOFLOORABOVE

UPUP

IT DEPT.

ANAYLTICS &MEDIA DEPT.

OPEN TOFLOOR ABOVE

OPEN TOFLOOR ABOVE

UP

UP

UP

UP

UP

--

-

-

-

-

-

-

SALES 11 TOTAL (+3.5)

SALES DIRECTORSALES MANAGER (10)

ACCOUNTS 11 TOTAL (+3.5)FINANCE 3 TOTAL (+1)

ACCOUNTS DIRECTORACCOUNT MANAGER (10)FINANCEACCOUNTS PAYABLEBILLING COORDINATOR

HUMAN RESOURCES 2 TOTAL (+1)

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERHR ASST.

PRESIDENT

ADMIN.

VP ACCOUNTS

RECEPTION

BOARD ROOM

ADMIN.

ADMIN.

VP ADMIN.

INNOVATION VALLEY

THE WELL

MENS RR

9TH FLOOR - THE RIVERHUMAN RESOURCESACCOUNTS

SCALE 3/32" = 1'-0"

fish tank

WOMEN'S RR

OPEN TO BELOW

GLASS FLOOR

OPENTOBELOW

OPENTOBELOW

NOT IN SCOPE

INNOVATIONVALLEY

DOWN

HR DEPT.

ACCOUNTS& FINANCEDEPT.

OPEN TOABOVE

INTERACTIVESCREEN WALL

OPEN TOABOVE

LEVEL 8_THE CAVE LEVEL 9_THE RIVER

13UP

UP

UP

UP

--

-

-

-

-

-

-

PRODUCTION 12 TOTAL (+1)

PRODUCTION DIRECTORSENIOR COPYWRITER (2)PRODUCTION MANAGERPRODUCTION ASST. (8) (+2)

THE TREEHOUSELEARN FROM ANALYTICS & MEDIADEPT. MEETINGS

TECHNOLOGY 16 TOTAL (+1)

TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORTECHNOLOGY MANAGERTECHNOLOGY PLANNER (14) (+4)

ART 46 TOTAL (+1)

ART DIRECTORINTERACTIVE VISUAL DESIGNER MANAGERVISUAL DESIGNER (14) (+4)WEB DEVELOPER (SOCIAL & MOBILE) MANAGERWEB DEVELOPER (14) (+4)MARKETING MANAGERMARKETING ASST. (14) (+4)

VP CREATIVE

10TH FLOOR - THE HILLCREATIVE

SCALE 3/32" = 1'-0"

ADMIN.

INTERACTIVE BOARD

MOVEABLEINTERACTIVEBOARD

WHITE BOARD

MEN'S RR

WOMEN'S RR

OPEN TO BELOW

OPEN TOBELOW

WHITE BOARD

WHITEBOARD

SEATING

SEATING

SEATING

COLLABORATIVEAREA

COLLABORATIVEAREA

LOUNGE

INTERACTIVEBOARD

INTERACTIVEBOARD

MOVEABLEINTERACTIVEBOARD

DOWN

BOOTH

BENCH

INTERACTIVE BOARD

POLECIRCULATION

LADDER

SEATING

CREATIVE DEPT.

CREATIVE DEPT.

CREATIVE DEPT.

UP

UP

--

-

-

-

-

-

-

ROOF - THE TREEHOUSE/ the meadow/ the plainCOMMUNITY SPACE

SCALE 3/32" = 1'-0"

TERRACE

GREEN ROOF ABOVECLEARSTORY

WOMEN'S RR

MEN'S RR

SHUFFLEBOARD COURT

GREEN ROOFAREA

GREEN ROOF ABOVECLEARSTORY

GREEN ROOF ABOVECLEARSTORY

GREEN ROOF ABOVECLEARSTORY

GREEN ROOF ABOVECLEARSTORY

GREEN ROOF ABOVECLEARSTORY

GREEN ROOFAREA

GREEN ROOFAREA

GREENROOFAREA

CEMENT

GREEN ROOFAREA

GREEN ROOFAREA

BADMITTENCOURT

AUDITORIUM

STORAGE

BAR

WOOD

LEVEL 10_THE MOUNTAIN ROOFTOP_THE LOOKOUT

>> The workstation design takes advantage of the optimal communication at a 45 degree angle. Territoriality is addressed with movable partitions. ^ > Reception with media projection wall beyond.> Digital library in the cave.

15

A project done while in Copenhagen for a “folkekøkken,” which roughly translates to soupkitchen or a place for communal meals. Located in the old meatpacking district of Copenhagen, it offers an environment where the diverse community can enjoy a meal together.

The drawings shown used a rough Revit model, sketched over with pen, and rendered in marker.

THE PEOPLE’S KITCHEN

17

A project done in Copenhagen that reflects Danish culture. The space promotes contemplation, encompasses discovery, and allows one to become absorbed in thought. The biophilic aspects give way to interpretation, like how the light on the hammer pounded metal suggests sunlight dancing on water. This then relates to the harbor and canal directly outside of the historic building. Sculptures can be viewed as one circulates throughout the space. Hidden technology is also provided for lectures and readings.

< Hand drawn, rendered in pen and marker^ Site photos> Chipboard model Photoshoped into site photo

A SPACE WITHIN A SPACE

19

The end table is inspired by Danish furniture. Piece is made of maple and ash wood. Legs were turned on lathe Some pieces cut on CNC.

DEL

One sheet of 1.5 mm thick plywood was provided and pieces were to be laser cut to make a chair. The solution, a knock down piece held together with clothesline. The bend of the plywood is utilized to create curves without framework.

1.5 MM PLY CHAIR

21

23

The lounge chair is designed to accommodate a variety of seating options. Bending plywood was vacuum formed then sculpted with hand tools. A steel frame elevates the seat, and connects the piece with t-nut bolts.

MULTI-LOUNGE CHAIR

Transition is the movement, passage, or change from one state to another. Being in the military is difficult and demanding, but transitioning to civilian life can be a challenge in itself. This transition is shown to be more difficult when a veteran has found their experience to be “emotionally traumatic or distressing” while serving. For the Wounded Warriors rehabilitation center near Manhattan, Kansas, I choose to focus on substance abuse, depression, and PTSD. A site on Milford Lake was chosen to take advantage of what water can provide mentally and physically.

REHABILITATION CENTER

25

After research and evaluating programmatic needs of the center five types of therapy were selected - mind fitness training, art therapy, drama therapy, culinary therapy, and counseling as well as biofeedback. These are reflected in three buildings connected by the central exhibition space.^ Diagrams show how the concept is applied spatially, transitioning between spaces and to the outdoors.> Diagram of one’s feelings as they progresses from the entrances down to the lake.

27

Site analysis and initial spatial perspectives. >> Main circulation and exhibit space. The courtyard is shown beyond with unique seating.

29

>> During the design process the idea of creating a dynamic lawn that would also act as the roof of the building. > Initial ideas for the monument.

31

33

The central space connecting the three buildings includes the cafe, gift shop, and the wounded warriors exhibit. Later in the design process skylights were introduced to have a contemplative and hopeful impact on the interiors. The wooden pathway leads directly to the lake.

EXHIBITION SPACE

35

Counseling rooms vary in size and decor. Individual, group, and family therapy are offered. A space is also designated for biofeedback therapy.

Drama therapy helps patients act out situations in a safe environment. It builds trust, awareness, and learning from situations.

The art making process is therapeutic in itself. It can increases personal insight, cognitive memory, ability to cope with stress and traumatic experiences. It can also improves interpersonal relationships, and help to achieve greater self-fulfillment.

COUNSELING

DRAMA THERAPY

ART THERAPY

37

Being involved in the process of food from the garden to the dinner table is especially effective for substance abuse patients. The courtyard is adjacent to the cafe, kitchen, learning kitchen, and roof garden.

CULINARY THERAPY

M-fit is a program the military has adapted to improve mental performance. Research has shown that regular meditation helps depression, shrinks the part of the brain that controls fear and cultivates the areas of the brain responsible for memory and emotional regulation. The space offers a private view of the lake. There is also a private meditation room. The space can also be used for other activities and events.

MIND FITNESS TRAINING

39

>> The lake offers a sense of therapy. It draws wounded soldiers and their families to the site and creates a sense of community. The boat house has a lounge and eating space above, and boat storage and locker rooms at the dock level. > Site plan shows garden on part of the roof and access to a beach.

41

43