Independent 1. Urbavore Farms - Kansas City, MO2. Fairgrove House - Fairgrove, MO3. the Madhouse - Kansas City, MO4. Rothko / Turrell Museum - Philadelphia, PA

Curriculum Vitae

5. Synergy Services Children’s Center - Kansas City, MO6. Spin! Neapolitan Pizza - Kansas City, MO 7. Zest Restaurant - Mission, KS8. el Capitan - Santa Barbara, CA

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1643 Jefferson Street Kansas City, Missouri 64108

Kansas State University -- Manhattan, KansasBachelor of Architecture

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Italart Centro Studi -- Castiglion Fiorentino, Arrezo, ItalySanta Chiara Study Center

Achieved a 5-year NAAB accredited degree in a design-centered curriculum of professional and critical discourse reinforced by liberal studies.

During my time at KSU, I began my search for the foundational responsibility of architecture and the philosophy behind an honest creative process. This lead ultimately to a search for a more poetic architecture.

Beyond immersing myself in Italian life, I spent my time in the study of textiles and the creation of accidental public space with a focus on ‘folk space’ and the impact of regulations on private building situations.

2002-2007

ProfessionalLIONarchitecture, Kansas City, MissouriIndependant Architectural Work

2007-Present

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(816)868.4156 | charlesfvega@gmail.com (816)868.4156 | charlesfvega@gmail.com (816)868.4156 | charlesfvega@gmail.com

LIONarchitecture is a design practice based on the creation of a new/old lexicon of architecture through the study of the human response to the conditions of the planet. Selected Built Works: Urbavore Farms - Kansas City, MO Expected Completion Date for Construction - December 2014 An 850 s.f. house on a 15 acre site for a family of three submerged in the earth,

Madhouse - 1811 Madison Avenue, Kansas City, MO Expected Completion Date for Construction -October 2014 A 1500 sf house in the Westside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. Halfway in the hill and halfway overhanging it, the house is the stable geometry on site.

Publications:‘Tautological Redundancy’ Lantern Journal Volume I, Issue 1. Published (April 2012)‘Urban Green-House Project,’ D3 Natural Systems: ‘Origins.’ Published D3, Brooklyn, New York (2012) ‘Futureless’Ktisma Journal_volume 2. Published Department of Architecture, Eugene, Oregon (2012)‘Radix’ In conjunction with Black Lantern SynergyLantern Journal Volume I, Issue 2. Published (June 2012)

Exhibitions:‘Hjem änd,’ Nelson Atkins Art Museum - Kansas City, MO (April 2013)‘Urban Green-House Project,’ Gallery MC - New York, New York (May-June 2012)‘Radix’ University of California Berkely - Berkely, California (April 2011)Exhibition in conglomeration with Black Lantern Synergy on Earth Day 2011.

Design Awards:Top Selected Project - ‘Urban Green-House’ D3 Natural Systems International CompetitionBest Un-Built Project - ‘Urbavore Farm’ (now under construction)Monster of Design 2012 Winner

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LIONarchitecture is a design practice based on the creation of a new/old lexicon of architecture through the study of the human response to the conditions of the planet. Selected Built Works: Urbavore Farms - Kansas City, MO Expected Completion Date for Construction - December 2014 An 850 s.f. house on a 15 acre site for a family of three submerged in the earth,

Madhouse - 1811 Madison Avenue, Kansas City, MO Expected Completion Date for Construction -October 2014 A 1500 sf house in the Westside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. Halfway in the hill and halfway overhanging it, the house is the stable geometry on site.

Publications:‘Tautological Redundancy’ Lantern Journal Volume I, Issue 1. Published (April 2012)‘Urban Green-House Project,’ D3 Natural Systems: ‘Origins.’ Published D3, Brooklyn, New York (2012) ‘Futureless’Ktisma Journal_volume 2. Published Department of Architecture, Eugene, Oregon (2012)‘Radix’ In conjunction with Black Lantern SynergyLantern Journal Volume I, Issue 2. Published (June 2012)

Exhibitions:‘Hjem änd,’ Nelson Atkins Art Museum - Kansas City, MO (April 2013)‘Urban Green-House Project,’ Gallery MC - New York, New York (May-June 2012)‘Radix’ University of California Berkely - Berkely, California (April 2011)Exhibition in conglomeration with Black Lantern Synergy on Earth Day 2011.

Design Awards:Top Selected Project - ‘Urban Green-House’ D3 Natural Systems International CompetitionBest Un-Built Project - ‘Urbavore Farm’ (now under construction)Monster of Design 2012 Winner

Lanten Journal, Kansas City, Missourico-Editor, Lead Design Editor

Lantern Journal is an academic journal focused on collaboration of minds. I work as a literary editor, the design editoras well as the graphic designer & coordinator for the journal.

Inaugural issue (Volume I, Issue 1) was released in the Spring of 2012 with subsequent issues at the equinoctes and solstices. The final issue of Volume III (VIIIi4 Unknown) is to be published on the Winter Solstice. This will be the 12th issue.

2011-Present

Blackbird Design StudioDesigner

I currently work as a designer at blackbird design studio. Tasks at blkbrd include project conceptualization, design documentation as well as website design, document design and graphic design: Toner Jewelers - Overland Park, KS - Design, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration - Completed Synergy Services Children’s Center - Kansas City, MO - Design, Construction Documentation - Funding 1409 Illinois - Kansas City, MO - Design, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration - Under Construction Kansas City rescue Mission - Kansas City, MO - Design, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration - Completed Blue Springs Community Center (Contract) - Blue Springs, MO - Concept Design - Funding

2013-2014

Tompkins Architects, Kansas City, MissouriLead Designer

I worked as Lead Designer for various office design, residential, health care and governmental projects. I have and continue to work on all phases of design �om concept, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. Projects I have completed or that I am currently working on include: Puget Sound Healthcare System - Seattle, WA - Designer, Construction Documentation - Under Construction The Decker House - Residence in Kingsville, Missouri - Project Manager, Lead Designer,Construction Documentation The Indoor Playground - Not for Profit Indoor Playground - Project Manager, Lead Designer - In Funding Lee’s Summit School District - Designer, Construction Documentation Whiteman AFB - 4 Seperate Office Design Projects - Lead Design, Construction Documentation 100% IDP Completion; Begun the ARE Process

2009-2013

Trevor Hoiland -- Principal at BLKBRD Design Studio - trevor@blkbrd.net

Christopher Mitchell - Principal at McHenry Shaffer Mitchell Architects - cmitchell@msmkc.com

Larry Bowne - Principal at Larry Bowne Architects - larry@larrybowne.com

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360 Architects, Kansas City, MissouriDesigner

During my time at 360, I worked on all phases of design �om concept, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. I managed and designed on small design projects such as restaurants and worked with large and small design teams on private sports clubs, commercial,religious, large scale sports facilities, graphics as well as custom furniture and fixture design. New Meadowlands Stadium - Exterior Design Team in conjunction with Bruce Mau Design BB&T Ballpark - Winston-Salem, NC - Design Team Three Trails Park (Initial ‘Wizards’ Soccer Stadium) - Design Team Spin! Neapolitan Pizza - Project Manager, Lead Design & Construction Administration Heartland Community Church - Design Team Zest Restaurant - Wine Cellar Design & Custom furniture/fixture design KCP&L Headquarters - Conceptual Design & Graphic Branding

2007-2009

A+B Design Studio, Santa Barbara, CaliforniaIntern

Worked in small teams for home design in Southern California. Dealt with unique environmental issues such as animal sanctuary and cliff design. Market Street Lo�s - Initial modeling & site investigation El Capitan - Model making

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Current construction progressThe permitting of the project began in mid-October. While the drawings were at the city, Dan began the process of surveying the site and placing the house correctly. Finally gaining the permit in mid-November, excavation began. A neighbor agreed to do the excavation as Dan and Brook planted their new pear orchard to the west of the house. Excavation took all of two days.

Not long a�er excavation, there was a celebration within the hill. Mulled wine and an incredible sunset set the stage for what is going to be many nights spent in the future.

A�er many days of snow and below �eezing temperature, the perfect combination of �ozen ground and dry weather allowed for the north retaining wall to be constructed.

The ground needs to be hard enough on the farm as to not disturb the natural eco-system of the ground. As no-till farmers, the existing culture is everything.

Not long a�er excavation, there was a celebration within the hill. Mulled wine and an incredible sunset set the stage for what is going to be many nights spent in the future.

On our recent visit to the site, the farm was vacant of other humans. The wet air had settled on the grass cooling the breeze as the smell of the nearly full compost trailer encom-passed the farm. Just as the atmosphere of the farm was widening, the atmosphere of the house was closing in, starting with the grass.

Having gone to seed, the grass that now covers the un-farmed land at Urbavore Farms silhou-ettes the openings. A natural �ame circles the view in and out; the way in and out for the sun.

The act of construction is being helped by the land - taking many years. The earth has accepted the house and it has settled well into the belly of the hill. The mixture of top soil and vermiculite on the roof is ready for plant-ing. A�erwards the exterior walls will be com-pleted, as will plumbing and electrical rough-in. We anticipate the house will be occupied by winter.

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Independent ProjectLIONarchitectureClient: PrivateCompleted$155,0001600 s.f.ROLE: Designer, Documenter, General Contractor

Within the vibrant, tight-knit Westside Neighborhood near downtown Kansas City, MO, sits a steep sloped, narrow, over-grown site. The house exists and the site remains. Allowing the hilly nature of the city to remain was a driver of this design. A house for a family of four, we call this project the Madhouse for a few reasons. One being that it sits on a quiet neighborhood street named Madison; but mostly because everyone who drives by comments on the madness of the owner for putting a house on the side of an urban cliff. Sunken beneath the ground on the North-East corner, the site quickly drops nearly 40 feet to the South letting the house project over the site 20 feet in the air.

Though complex in construction and implementation, the simple design does not buck the eclectic style of the surrounding houses. The use of air, stone, and light have driven this design since the beginning. The solidity of the house is derived �om the bedrock it is intertwined with. The natural flow of air allows this house to exist mostly passive in systems. The duality of both being in the ground and in the trees allows for an array of lighting techniques.

Independent ProjectLIONarchitectureClient: PrivateCompleted$155,0001600 s.f.ROLE: Designer, Documenter, General Contractor

T�tering be��n inside the hill and out, allowsthe entry to be tucked at the piv� point as well as

allowing �s entire� to be heated and cooled by means of passive techniques. Add�ional heat is supplied through radiant floors.

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Independent ProjectLIONarchitectureClient: PrivateFunding$230,0001400 s.f.ROLE: Designer, Documenter,

Located in Fairgrove, Missouri just outside of Springfield, this house had a simple program: To house a family of four amongst the surrounding farm land while remaining safe �om the extreme weather the area is known for.

Using the diagram of the native Missouri ‘collapsing barn’, this house seems to be falling into the earth. Starting above ground and diving down 4 feet, the majority of the house sits partially submerged. With no immediate tree growth around the site location for the house, the light is filtered through the native grasses that surround the house. The grasses sit at around eye level, giving a unique opportu-nity to sit on the �ont porch and experience the coolth of the shade while witness-ing the dynamic play of light over the Ozark hills.

Independent ProjectLIONarchitectureClient: PrivateFunding$230,0001400 s.f.ROLE: Designer, Documenter,

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With no immediate tree growth around the site location for the house, the light is filtered through the native grassesthat surround the house. The grasses sit at around eye level, giving a unique opportunity to sit on the �ont porchand experience the coolth of the shade while witnessing the dynamic play of light over the Ozark hills.

Independent projectKansas State UniversityClient: Rothko/Turrell MuseumROLE: Designer

P h i l a d e l p h i a , P AR o t h k o / T u r r e l lHow can a museum have physical presence amongst such towering creations? The top heavy context which surrounds the site in downtown Philadelphia reveals and projects a dance with the sun with the site. Rather than react in a way that reaches for light, this project aims to take advantage of the light conditions presently on site and set them free within the earth.

This project is a study in the ability to use what I see as the manifestation of all living & non-living things’ connection to each other: Shadow. When amongst the sun, light hits us and shadows are revealed. If it were possible to collect all the shadows on the earth, they would show a perfect image of a single source. In a sense, they are one and the same, light and shadow. The shadow/ light patterns created on the “empty” site, revealed a building already in existence within the site as part of a greater context, more stellar & more solar. Below is the projections of light as taken throughout a year’s time frame and shaved to the most persistant of the lighted areas as they hit the gound plane. This informed the placement of all above ground elements of the architecture.

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Professional ProjectBlackbird Design StudioClient: Synergy ServicesConstruction Documentation$3.4mil10,000 s.f.ROLE: Designer, Documenter

As the mission for Synergy Services grows, the need for more space has presented itself along with a land grant by the late Judge Pratt of Kansas City, North. We worked closely with the board at Synergy Services to provide a design with which they have achieved the funding needed to build a new facility to house up to 12 children at any given time.

The house provides temporary housing to children in need at one of the most pivotal times in each of their lives. The house is a place not just of healing, but of normalcy of life. The simple ability to live and achieve fun, is something natural within children, but can be difficult to bring out in some situations. This place acts as a background and facilitator to such extractions.

Professional ProjectBlackbird Design StudioClient: Synergy ServicesConstruction Documentation$3.4mil10,000 s.f.ROLE: Designer, Documenter

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A careful mix of permeable, semi-permeable and non-permeable �aces allows for a simple secur�y sy�em and an added sense of safe� for the children.

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K a n s a s C i t y , M OS p i n ! P i z z aan effort to create a more urban style for their already successful brand, the owners decided to place a Spin at 50th and Main in the Brookside neighborhood south of the Country Club Plaza.

As lead designer on the project, I worked intimately with ownership to help realize their goals. This included many custom fabrications such as light fixtures, a steel oven and wine racks requiring on site coordination.

Professional Project360 ArchitectsClient: Spin! Neopolitan PizzaConstruction Complete 2009Role: Lead DesignAwards: Mid-America Design Awards - Best of Show

K a n s a s C i t y , M OZ e s tZest Restaurant is designed to bring traditional American food together with great wine. In this project, I designed the very public wine cellar used to exhibit all their wines. Included in the design is the wood and glass room as well as the steel racks on which all the wine is stored.

Professional Project360 ArchitectsClient: Zest RestaurantConstruction Complete 2009Role: Lead Design

S a n t a B a r b a r a , C AE l C a p i t a nIn an internship at AB Design Studio in Santa Barbara, California, one of the projects I worked on was building a model for the El Capitan Residence. This heavy renovation was on a cliff site, which is typical for the area.

Professional ProjectAB Design StudioClient: PrivateRole: Model Builder