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an orGanIC CommunITy_ Urbanism + Commercial + Housing + Culture

drury PerformInG arTS TheaTer_ Education + Public Space

ConCePTualIzInG a CrafT_ Education + Culture

buS & bIke ShelTer_ Urbanism + Public Space

aquaTeCTure urbanISm (TheSIS)_ Urbanism + Health + Public Space

PhoToGraPhy_ Urbanism + Culture + Public Space60

Just to the west of Shanghai is the city of Suzhou, which in the 1990’s, entered into a joint venture with the Singapore Government to develop the Suzhou Industrial Park. a case study for rapid urbanization, in

less than 20 years the SIP has transformed into a vibrant urban center for over 4 million people living in newly developed residential centers and in the adjacent historic city center of Suzhou.

In anticipation of future growth, the project addresses various redevelopment strategies in Suzhou Phase 1, relating to sustainability, culture and population density. The project includes housing, agriculture, manufacturing, energy generation, waste removal, retail, recreation, cultural and entertainment areas.

The main concept of the project mimics the organic systems found within nature. Just like in any natural environment, water is the main source of life and most important characteristic of the eco-block. The ecologically informed site intends to bring back Suzhou’s historical relationship with water and China’s cultural ties to nature.

an orGanIC CommunITySUzHoU, CHina i Fall 2013

The eco-Block

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Culture & Context

China is one of the world’s earliest civilizations with a rich cultural past and present. recently, just over the past few decades, China has experienced a significant population increase and is arguably the fastest growing major economy in the world. The result has been an explosion of new construction and a shift from a primarily agrarian context towards one of industry and dense urbanization.

The culture in China is based on buddhist and Taoist philosophies that supports a balance between man and nature, in which the building’s openness and fluidity builds the link between architecture (man) and garden (nature).

Just like in modern and even ancient Suzhou, individual spaces and buildings evolve naturally around the structure or grid of the city. The grid actually begins to inform the city how to evolve naturally, just like organic forms in nature that evolve from a structure such as a tree.

Suzhou InduSTrIal Park

hISTorIC Suzhou

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rePeTITIon

SImPle + ComPlex

VoIdS + maSS

eVoluTIon

orGanIC SySTemS of naTure

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Concept

Chinese cities and the culture reflect the same principles as nature. Chinese architecture should begin to emulate nature by using the same system or set of rules.

Programming For Culture & PlaceEmulating nature, the self-sustaining block is organized around each programmatic elements specific use or relationship with water. The site footprint is 1,672,280 square feet. local code allows a maximum three level height restriction for a total of 5,016,840 usable square feet.

Program Distribution housing

agricultureCirculation

Manufacturing/Officerecreation

retailentertainment

energyWaste

uTIlIzInG h2oThe Systems

Bio-Filtration WetlanDsCleans and filters the wastewater through a natural process.

CanalsTransports wastewater to wetlands by gravity.

Green rooFsHarvests and collects rainwater.

WasteWater reservoirStores clean water for various uses on site.

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Section of Typical Program facing Canal

houSInG + CulTure

Section of Typical Program facing Street

mIxed-uSe CommerCIalSection of Typical Program facing Canal

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The Organic Lifestyle

The bio-filtration wetlands not only re-cycle harvested water from the rooftops but also serve as active green spaces for recreational use. Throughout the entire wetlands boardwalks allow people to inhabit and experience the landscape, bringing nature back into the urban environment.

Certain elements within the eco-block actually change with the weather, like the water-walls that cascade water into the wetlands during heavy rain events or if there has been a dry period, water can be directed from the canal and into the wetlands.

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A Human-Scaled SpaceThe massing on the site imitates the self-similarity and repetition of organic elements in nature, such as a tree’s leaves that make up the canopy. The different levels of terraces and bridges integrate family and community through public and semi-public space. These intimate areas promote interaction in human-scaled public space, which is currently lacking in high-density urban environments.

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not only a performing arts theater, but also a student gathering

center, the main goal of this project

was to reconnect a college campus that has been divided by a large

parking lot, cutting off some of the most critical campus pedestrian connections. The form of the building takes advantage of these busy connections in order to direct students through the building, ultimately connecting the campus by creating a visual landmark to help guide students.

The building incorporates a complex heating and cooling system for optimum energy savings since such a large portion of the facade is glass. The main structure doubles as a shading system while also enhancing the outdoor promenade.

cRITIcAl coNNecTIoNSdrury PerformInG arTS TheaTerSPringFiEld, Mo i SPring 2013

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Site Plan

Campus Connections

Connecting DruryThe building features two main entrances on the north and south side. These two points mark the start and end of the corridor. The corridor features a glass roof as it runs through the building, creating a visual symbol during the day and at night. Students can choose to walk on the outdoor promenade or enter the building.

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The Concourse

a long concourse directs and circulates pedestrians through the building, creating a unique experience for the every day traffic on campus. Students can interact with peers as they walk to class or use the space during extra time in-between classes. With special meeting rooms, classrooms, lounges, cafes, and even a small food lounge, students are able to use the space 24-hours a day.

The building boasts a 20,500 square foot performance theater, a 1,900 square foot black box theater, and 9,580 square feet of educational space. The back of the house includes a stage shop, wardrobe closet, dressing rooms, stage and property room. front of the house includes offices, the box office, a stage control room, a coat room, restrooms, and a concessions stand. The educational space features a 64-seat lecture hall, five classrooms, five faculty offices, restrooms and a study lounge.

Ground Floor Plan1

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second Floor Plan2

CB

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Structural Diagram

load bearing Walls

Pre-cast Concrete Columns

Steel beams + GirdersB

A

C

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Theater + main lobby Section

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An Efficient Enclosure

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B

C

E

D

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H G

low-e Insulated Glass

Pre-cast Concrete Columns

Steel I-beam

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A

C

Pre-cast Concrete Joist & Gravel roof

hVaC System

Precast Concrete Joist & Concrete Slab floor

marvin Glass lift & Slide door

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E

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G

H Suspended Ceiling

Concourse Section

This project was designed as a summer camp for young children and explores local sun and wind conditions in a rural ozark setting. The camp facility is specifically designed for a group activity and allows eight or more campers to engage with each other by learning a craft. The craft explored in this facility is crocheting.

The project focuses on the conceptualization and implementation of this craft in response to the environment, landscape and enclosure. The entire camp facility is a passive system with an emphasis on the building as a shelter, mediating between humans and the natural environment.

BReAkING cAMPConCePTualIzInG a CrafTozark MoUntainS, Mo i Fall 2010

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Space & CraftConceptualization investigations began with physically learning an activity and then diagramming the various patterns or rules that became evident. The craft of crocheting involves space within a space, interlocking spaces and spaces linked by a common space.

Floor Plan

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B

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meeting room

Workshop

Classroom

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B

C

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Sun & WindSoutheast winds create a perfect cooling system for the building which enter through the south facing openings and exit through the back. The interlocking and overlapping levels of roofing allow air to enter, keeping the building cool during the hot summer months. The low angle of the sun during the spring and fall allows light to permeate further into the space to provide added warmth.

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Site Section

interlocking spaces.

space Within a space.

spaces linked By a Common

space.

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like many cities in the United States, Springfield has experienced rapid urban sprawl. This project was designed to be a symbol for the city’s public transportation system. The project was intends to promote public transportation as well as a new bike route

linking the city of Springfield from north to south. The entire structure is a modular system so that multiple shelters of different size and use can be constructed throughout the city. The concept follows the idea of a chain link, with numerous support beams linked together by one long brace. These support beams curve in order to provide protection from the sun and other weather conditions.

lINkING SPRINGfIeldbuS & bIke ShelTerSPringFiEld, Mo i SPring 2012

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Linking a Cityan important aspect of the

project was the idea of the bus & bike shelter being this sort of

symbol for Springfield’s public transportation system. many

successful public transportation systems have become iconic

landmarks and symbols for Cities. This is why the project

emphasizes the link throughout every aspect and starts to

become a brand for the entire public transportation system.

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A Modular System

The modular structure was designed for mass production and easy on-site assembly. every support beam is the same but can be assembled various ways to allow each shelter to be unique and built according to different site-specific needs.

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G

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6” Glue-laminated Wood beam

3/4” bolt, nut, & Washer

3/32” Thick metal PlatingB

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C

D

E

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H

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1/8” Thick Steel Support Plate

1” anchor bolt, nut & Washer

5000 PSI Cast in Place Concrete

Gravel

undisturbed earth

WooD BeaM seCtion WooD BeaM ConneCtion Detail1 2

Gravel

undisturbed earth

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AquATecTuRe uRBANISMPublIC SPaCe doInG more for a CITynEw York CitY, nY i tHESiS

Cities around the world are facing major environmental concerns, especially in regards to water. The urban demand for this resource will only continue to grow, while the effects of climate change will increase and pose new and difficult problems for cities. addressing these environmental problems will be mandatory for the future of many cities, creating a situation where private interests will begin to play yet another, but more important role in public space. a new framework will have to develop for the way cities design and develop public space, one that incorporates sustainable design with economic growth. designing public space as a means to fix environmental problems will redefine what public space means to a city.

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New York’s Polluted Water Conditionsurbanization and industrialization in new york City has caused increased pollution, especially in its waterways. one example of this problem can be found in newtown Creek, located between brooklyn and queens, newtown Creek is a four-mile long waterway that empties into the east river, eventually making its way to the atlantic ocean. The Creek became heavily polluted during the 1800s due to heavy industrial activity. more than 50 industrial facilities were located along its waterfront, including oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and fertilizer and glue factories. Currently, many factories and commercial facilities still operate along the creek and the environmental Protection agency has reported newtown Creek to be one of the most polluted waterways in the united States.

each year in new york City, billions of gallons of sewage and runoff overflow through 490 points, or outfalls, into the harbor and rivers when heavy rains cause backup.

Estimated annual average sewage overflow through each outfall:

2 billion Gallons1 billion Gallons100 million Gallons

WaTer dynamICSOcean

RiveR

Rain

Tide

SuRgeSitE

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WaTer orIenTed CITy PlannInG

The SolutionStorm water, wastewater, and all other polluted water travels through newtown Creek from brooklyn and queens. before discharging into the east river, the polluted water is pumped through an ultra-violent light purification facility, and then to both ends of the site. once the water is finished with the UV purification process, it then travels through a series of cleansing pools, which further cleans the water through bio-filtration.

The public space is primarily organized around water and the natural journey and transformation from wastewater to clean water. This holistic experience is intended to serve the public for recreational purposes but also to educate the public about water quality issues.

Brooklyn

Queens

nEWToWn CrEEk

site

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90’ 210’

Water Treatment overlook

uV Water Treatment + Pump facility

aqua Cleansing Pedestrian bridge

underground Parking Garage entrance

Terraced recreational Sports field

Interactive Water Cascades

Wildlife refuge Wetlands

Coastal barrier Terraces

nyC Water ferryClean Water discharge

ecological filter + Promenade

rainwater Collection Canopies

Waterfront access + fishing area

aquatheater

Clean Water discharge

Interactive Water falls

educational aqua Path

Interactive Water element

site Plan

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Pool C +14’

Pool b +26’

Pool a +30’

Pool a +30’

Pool b +24’

Pool C +16’Pool d +12’Pool e +8’

ClEAn WATEr dISCharGe

ClEAn WATEr dISCharGe

Bio-filtration + WetlandsuV Cleansing ProcessPolluted Grey Water

The Cleansing ProcessUltra-Violent (UV) water purification is a chemical-free system where water flows through a long and narrow disinfection chamber allowing uV rays to clean and kill bacteria.

•Water Treatment Observation Deck

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Pool a +30’ Pool b +24’

A Holistic Experience

all of the landscape is intended to process and remediate the water through a process known as bio-filtration. This technique involves using

living material to capture and biologically degrade process pollutants. The filtered water will dramatically increase water quality when it

is discharged into the east river and also has a positive impact on the natural habitats in the new york bay.

Pool C +16’ Pool d +12’ Pool e +8’

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urban Tree Canopy extensions into Site

educational aqua + nature Path

absorbing Grasses

recreational Wetlands

native ny Tree SpeciesWetlands + Water PlantsGrass fields

Bio-Treatment

The project supports numerous recreational activities while also

providing coastal protection and natural disaster educational areas.

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Creating Multiple Destinations

multiple destinations within the park create important connections between local communities and nearby residents creating a waterfront with a variety of mixed uses and activities. buildings are integrated into the landscape forming a unique urban edge that invites people into the park through various entry points. These buildings act as a major economic driver for the surrounding community and make the space usable year-round. The entire civic amenity shows how combining public space and wastewater infrastructure can be a regenerative force for communities and cities.

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Surrounding Streetsmixed-use buildingsCirculation

Infrastructure

Attractions

•Farmers Market•Educational Areas•Concerts•Restuarants•Cafes•Retail•Parking Garage•Art Studios•Galleries•Festivals•Multi-Purpose Events•Bike Trails•Sports Fields•Swimming Areas•Fishing Docks•Walking Trails

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Farmers Market I SPringFiEld, Mo

PhoToGRAPhy2012-2014 SHangHai HangzHoU SUzHoU FlorEnCE nEw York CitY dallaS SPringFiEld

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Hangzhou gardens I HangzHoU, CHina

the Ponte Vecchio I FlorEnCE, italY

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the west lake I HangzHoU, CHina

Hangzhou gardens I HangzHoU, CHina

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China Academy of Art I HangzHoU, CHina

Suzhou Culture & arts Center I SUzHoU, CHina

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The Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth I Fort wortH, tx

Historic Building on C-Street I SPringFiEld, Mo

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on the High line I nEw York CitY, nY

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educaTiOndRuRy uNIveRSITy, hAMMoNS School of ARchITecTuRe Springfield, MO Master of Architecture (MArch) Minor in global Studies, graphic design and design arts

May 2014 dean’s list career GPA: 3.5

expeRience

STudy ABRoAd STudIo italy & GreeceSummer 2012

heRMANN hIGh School Hermann, Mo High School Diploma, National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

May 2009

STudIo dANIel lIBeSkINd New York City, NY Created 3D models on residential towers in Singapore & a conference center in Belgium. Attended firm meetings with Daniel Libeskind.

March 2013

cASey ARchITecTuRe Springfield, MO Conducted site anaylsis, assisted with the schematic design and design development, produced 3D models, renders, and construction documents.

May 2013- Present

Fall 2011 exTReMe MAkeoveR hoMe edITIoN Joplin, Mo Collaborated with EMHE designers to design and build a memorial, park, and seven houses for the tornado-ravaged city of Joplin, Missouri.

PhySIcAl Model building, laser cutter, 3D printer, diagramming, hand drafting, architectural lettering.

dIGITAl Autodesk Revit, Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite.

RelATed INTeReSTS Urban design, water oriented urban planning, interior design, travelling, photography.

SkillS

awaRdS

March 2014 uRBAN deSIGN TRIP To chINA coMPeTITIoN recipient Awarded a trip to Suzhou, China to work with the SIP Design and Research Institute.

august 2013 AIA ST. louIS chAPTeR ScholARShIP AwARd recipient

May 2014 TheSIS lIBRARIuM NoMINATIoN Finalist Selected as one of the top Master Thesis Projects among graduating class.

april 2014 fouNdeRS AwARd foR deSIGN excelleNce recipient Hammons School of Architecture’s highest design honor.

Spring 2012 lINkING SPRINGfIeld deSIGN coMPeTITIoN Finalist Project was selected as the runner-up to be built throughout the city of Springfield.

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