Claire Hunter Portfolio

c l a i r e h u n t e rClaire Hunter

objec t ivesto work towards bettering myself and my environment through design

educationmiami university | oxford, ohio

undergraduate school of architecture graduated may, 2010 with b.a. architecture

g.p.a. 3.79

kent state | florence, italy

fall 2008g.p.a. 3.90

hilliard davidson high school | hilliard, ohiograduated may, 2006 with honors

honors | ac t ivit ies

miami institutional honors | magna cum laudemiami honors program graduated with university honors

departmental honors in architectureherb hodgman memorial scholarship in architecture 2008 + 2009

dean’s list [ 7 semesters] president’s list [ 1 semester]

SCUBA certified june 2011

sk i l ls

microsoft office | adobe photoshop | illustrator | indesign | formz | autocad | rhinowatercolor | markers | colored pencils | mixed media | model building

cnc mill | laser cutter | woodshop skills | digital photography | customer servicecreative | hard working | enthusiastic | team working skills

semester abroad

essay published in miami’s best of portfolios 2006

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bridge and pavi l ion on cook f ie ldmiami university | oxford, ohiofall of 2007 | second year design studio

sculpture studymiami university | oxford, ohiospring of 2008 | second year design studio

i ta l ian studioflorence university library | florence, italyfall of 2008 | third year design studio with kent state university

miami universit y interdiscipl inar y technology chal lenge | biowal lmiami university | oxford, ohiofall of 2009 and sprind of 2010 | independent project

2010 lyceum competit ion | international communit y centermiami university | abuja, nigeriafall of 2009 | fourth year design studio

cl i f ton l ibrar ymiami university | cincinnati, ohiospring of 2008 | second year design studio

27 the folding studio miami university | oxford, ohiospring of 2010 | fourth year design studio

21 draf t ingmiami university | oxford, ohiofall of 2007-08 | architectural history

49 the l imited | v isual merchandisingeaston town center flagship | columbus, ohio2011-2014 | flagship assistant manager of merchandise handling and brand operations

c l i f t o n l i b r a r yClifton Library

miami university | cincinnati, ohiospring of 2008 | second year design studio

Taking inspiration from a parti model of the TU delft library in Delft, Netherlands (above), I developed a concept of solid, opaque and transparent sections of a library. In the Clifton library I designed a solid anchor to the existing structure blending into the surrounding urban make up. The walls are an opaque channeled glass allowing ideal natural lighting into the reading area while maintaining privacy. A sweeping open atrium exposes the core circulation and opens up the function of the library to the public. The bending columns respond to the sweeping atrium to create movement out towards the street, yet the structure has a firm anchor to the block corner.

5 | hunter | cliffton library | 2008


solid and negavtive parti model study

lower floor plan first floor plan second floor plan

third floor plan fourth floor plan

cirrculation space

space restricted to the public

space semi-open to the public

space open to the public



13 | hunter | scultpture | 2008

s c u l p t u r e s t u d y Sculpture Study Dance

miami university | oxford, ohio spring of 2008 | second year design studio

A project to design a large scale sculptural piece using two elements to create a third. My concept was dance. The sequence of the two bodies creates the third element of movement. In my piece that movement is captured in a series of sections.

b r i d g e a n d p a v i l i o nBridge and Pavilion

miami university | oxford, ohio cook fieldfall of 2007 | second year design studio

A bridge and pavilion on Miami’s Cook field. My goal was to design the bridge and pavilion as a central gathering area allowing the university to take better advantage of the open field for large scale events. The bridge connects areas of the campus that were previously separated from cook field and funnel them through the pavilion lobby. The pavilion concept is two sides falling apart from one another with the bridge acting as an anchor hold-ing the two sides together.

15 | hunter | bridge and pavilion | 2007

traffic pattern diagram of residential campus and cook field

The intersecting pylons of the bridge create an iconic gateway into campus over the heavily traveled state rt 73. The sight lines created by the pylons pull the bell tower, the only predominant structure on Cook field, and the cupola of Bachelor hall to create a cohesive and balanced silhouette.



interior watercolor perspective

s a m p l e s o f d r a w i n g s f o r a r c h i t e c t u r a l h i s t o r yDrafting

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p i a z z a b r u n e l l e s c h iItalian studio

florence university library | florence, italyfall of 2008 | third year design studio with kent university

A semester in Florence, Italy, studying both the historic architectural backbone of the city as well as its contemporary counter-part and lifestyle. Our studio project was an addition to the Florence University library in the unanimated Piazza Brunelles-chi, juxtaposed between the historic and modernist. My goal was to reinvent the piazza as a means of communication between the university and the city as well as the historic and the contemporary.

23 | hunter | italian studio | 2008


To the left is a series of site diagrams indicating the position of Piazza Brunelleschi, the important axis of Via dei Servi be-tween the Duomo and Piazza Santissima Annunziata and the axis route to our site that creates a hook off the main axis. Below is a site analysis diagram of observed traffic flow followed by a diagram of ideal traffic flow. I observed the current traffic as a key component to the unsuccessful-ness of the piazza. A very small portion of the piazza was actually being used by pedestrians and was subsequently transformed into a makeshift parking lot. My goal in this project became to design the piazza and the new lecture hall and gallery to engage the pedestrian throughout the entire piazza area.


The sunken piazza creates an outdoor room and garden for pedestrians and students while the angled edge and stairway mirror the piazza’s hooked access off the main road. The opaque mass of the gallery is elevated by a recessed transparent lecture hall inviting curious pedestrians to participate in the events of the university. A large scale stairway bisects the lecture hall acting as both indoor and outdoor seating.


Although the existing building was rather non descript I wanted to create a buffer between old and new. A transparent glass wedge acts not only as a buffer it also allowed me to readjust the facade angel for the new addition. I continued the flowing circulation with inte-rior of the building. I created a butterfly ramp between the old and new structures, using the buffer wedge as a neutral un-ramped zone.

a l a n d s c a p e i n t e r v e n t i o nThe Folding Studio

miami university | oxford, ohiospring of 2010 | fourth year design studio

This landscapes studio was a series of small projects inspired by the act of folding. The studio began by experi-menting with paper folding techniques and the endless forms, patterns and textures paper can generate. Next the studio began experimenting with solids, using clay and other media to transform the properties we developed with paper into solids and landscape. The following images are a sampling of the projects that were inspired by the properties, techniques and theories our studio developed through experimentation with folding.

31 | hunter | the folding studio | 2010

A small project to design an installation in an unused section of the architecture building on Miami’s campus. I chose a patch of forgot-ten green space just outside a fire stairwell exit of the building. My concept was a collision of built and natural space. a constructed base lifts the green area from below creating a dynamic surface inspired by my experimentation of folding techniques. An ideal area to study, socialize or just enjoy the outdoors in a previously forgotten patch of campus.


A Forgotten Place


miami university | oxford, ohio

m i a m i u n i v e r s i t y i n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y t e c h n o l o g y c h a l l e n g eThe Biowall

fall of 2009 and sprind of 2010 | independent project

The ConceptThe standard HVAC system consumes massive amounts of energy cirrculating and reconditioning the air in buildings. The goal of the biowall project is to prefect this technology into an active system which utilizes natural biological processes to recondition air and increase the oxygen contents of the indoor air we breath.

37 | hunter | the biowall | 2010

t h e c o m p o n e n t s

active biofilter maximize energy savingsmodularity 1.5’ x 1.5’ x 0.75’ modualgrid structure ease of construction and maintenancefive layers biofilter layer plants, soil, fabric evaporative cooling layer Munter’s HumiCool Cellulose structural layer “drawer” modularity water cirrculation layer pump system fan layer


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active biofilter maximize energy savingsmodularity 1.5’ x 1.5’ x 0.75’ modualgrid structure ease of construction and maintenancefive layers biofilter layer plants, soil, fabric evaporative cooling layer Munter’s HumiCool Cellulose structural layer “drawer” modularity water cirrculation layer pump system fan layer

3/4” trex

plants

air tight rubber insert

track for sliding system

2” layer evaporative cooling material

soil

metal rods

landscaping fabric

Water circulation layer: one pump that has two lines, one to the biofilter layer which functions on a dumping schedule and a sec-ond to the evaporative cooling layer which is on a continuous drip cycle. A catching tank is placed below both layers to catch runoff and the water holding tank will need to be refilled manually.

Modular structure: 1.5’ x 1.5’ x 9” frame with paterned cut-outs to reduce weight and allow water an air to permeate. Handles were created on the bottom allowing the modules to be easily re-moved. A track system was designed so the modules act as draw-ers. Rods are sandwiched between the frame for the landscaping fabric to be woven tightly through to create the loops that hold the soil.

Overall structure: designed to hold the modules at a slight tilt to prevent soil spillage, track systems, and airtight brushes to prevent the fan from pulling air through the gaps.

section of overall structure

Our biowall will use a row of fans to draw air from the outside, through a filtering layer of foliage and water, before expelling this fresh clean air into the building. We expect to find that our biow-all can fulfill a number of strictly utilitarian functions. Our biowall will remove impurities from the air through a filter of foliage and mesh, cool the air through the process of evaporative cooling, and increases the oxygen content of the air entering the building. This reduces the amount of energy required by traditional, inef-ficient HVAC systems to maintain air quality in the building. HVAC systems also constitute the majority of energy costs in building operations, making this a prime focus for energy saving in build-ing technology.


Standard HVAC System

HVAC System Supplemented by the Biowall

Standard HVAC System

HVAC System Supplemented by the Biowall

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In the analysis of our biowall we utilized the eQuest Quick Energy Simulation computer program to estimate our effective energy and cost savings. The eQuest program allows us to set up a mock setting for our biowall, computing the standard mechanical system that would be recommended for a particular space. The program then computes the amount of energy that would be used by each portion of the system and puts it into an analysis. Throughout our analysis we have assumed the eventual energy and cost savings following ASHRAE’s creation of an exception for biowalls. The eQuest program effectively showed how the biowall would reduce the heating costs of a building. The biowall reduces the amount of fresh air that comes into the space and therefore reduces how much outside air has to be heated mechanically. Our analysis showed that the biowall, running at 85 % efficiency would reduce the amount of natural gas consumption by 25.11 btu x 106, resulting in a cost savings of $219.83 annually for a classroom sized space. Imagin these numbers for an entire school building or campus.

i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o m m u n i t y c e n t e r2010 Lyceum Competition

miami university | abuja, nigeriafall of 2009 | fourth year design studio

The 1991 move of Nigeria’s capital from the urban chaos of Lagos to the highly designed new city of Abuja sparked a desire to modernize the country within the global community. My design for the international community center for Abuja, Nigeria is about connections: connections between the peo-ple, the building and nature. It is a modern and functional building that will catch the global community’s eye while celebrating the rich and diverse culture of Nigeria. The inspirational image above is of traditional Nigerian village. The square dwellings are gathered and angled towards one another and a central space creating a continuous dialogue between individual buildings and their surrounding space. This community of dialogue inspires the form and program of my building.

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1 lobby2 multi purpose3 lecture4 theater5 gallery6 support7 ampitheater8 library9 parking garage10 ceremonial drop off

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11 kitchen12 mechanical13 bathrooms14 entrance from garage15 meeting rooms16 offices17 interior courtyard

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entrance elevation

Here the system is seen together. Fresh air is ventilated from the exterior and is constantly circulat-ing through the truss, removing the risen hot air and effectively cooling the space below. The for-mal entrance to the cultural center is through the upper level of the lobby. The roof of the parking garage acts as an entry plaza. It is adjacent to the ceremonial drop off and can be a congregation area for large events. The entrance from the parking garage leads to the lower main lobby. 47 | hunter | 2010 lyceum competition | 2009

Translucent plastic corrugated roofingThe translucent sheets are patterned across the metal roof, allowing light to permeate the other-wise extensive dark interior. Plastic roofing panels are durable, inexpensive and easily installed.

Tin corrugated roofingTin roofing is a common solution in nigerian construction and is often seen as a sign of prestige in housing. The design intent is to utilize this com-mon industrial material to accentuate the form and weaving of the roof structure.

Cross supporting joists

Laminated wood lenticular trussThe lenticular truss system provides a sweeping aesthetic while providing form and structure to span the open spaces. The design creates a woven form that ties the separate buildings together.

FabricWhen sunlight passes through the translucent plastic roofing panels the fabric defuses the light and air before it enters the building, creating a soft naturally lit interior.

section through lobby and parking garage

49| hunter | the limited | 2011-2014

v i s u a l m e r c h a n d i s i n g The Limitedeaston town center flagship | columbus, ohio2011-2014 | flagship assistant manager of merchandise handling and brand operations

My role within the flagship leadership team is to manage and execute all operations relat-ing to the visual merchandising of the store. I manage, train and staff the teams that execute merchandise processing, marketing and visual prop organization, back of house merchandise organization, physical inventory, sales floor replenishment, accessory and apparel mark-downs, product transfer, remerchandising of sold down apparel and floorset execution. I utilize the company distributed Brand Guide, a packet detailing how to display new mer-chandise in the stores, and reinterpret it to fit our unique store layout and obstacles while maintaining the shop’s vision integrity. I then lead our floorset team in executing my rein-terpreted store vision, windows, visual displays and styling of forms. being in the Columbus market I’ve had the opportunity to attend VP walkthroughs to provide feedback and to lead walkthroughs of my own store layout with the Visual Merchandising Team. This past year I also joined our New Store Opening team where I traveled the country to help merchandise new stores and train their associates.

I styled a series of forms for a fitting room display centered upon the qualities of the graphic tank on the form second from the right.

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overview map taken from The Limited Brand Guide

the denim shop

middle drive

the ashton shop

Store floorsets occur every two weeks with roughly 1/5th of the product being new debuts. Utilizing the brand guide overviews, store sell-through reports and upcoming promotional cadence I rec-reate the brand guide vision to fit a unique store plan and fixtures. For each individual shop, I rearrange detail sections on newsprint to fit our store and merchandise levels. Sections of shops, i.e. tables or z-rack fixtures as well as individual pieces, must be relocated or recreated on different fixtures due to shop real estate constraints. For example, the current “denim shop” is reduced from 5 cabinets, 3 z-racks and a table into 3 cabinets and a fixed shelving cabinet. The remainder of that merchandise is placed in the middle drive, which contains a similar color story and casual outfitting style. Visual mer-chandising decisions are guided by color story and color directional-ity of a shop, as well as outfitting style and product departments. I give these new overviews to my shop lead associates who execute arranging the merchandise under my guidance.

Sale Sale

front drive

working girl shop garden delights

connect the dots shop

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The section of our store that involves the most remerchandising is a small shop in the front right corner. This shop contains three unique fixtures; a merchandiser with an accessory panel, a cubix system that sits in front of the window, and a small recessed standard wall with 3 vertical tracts that allow shelving, face-outs and side hanging options. The biggest challenge of this shop is the number of units it must house. It is reduced down from a shop containing 6 cabinets, 2 z-racks and 2 very full tables. The “Garden Delights” shop product focus is feminine outfitting. I placed the selection of skirts and tops in the window cubix system to highlight them from the exterior of the store. The alternating tops and skirts create visual outfitting options. I highlighted the chino ankle pant collection in the merchandiser with corresponding tops and blouses and shelved the recessed standard to house cotton shells and sweaters. To create cohe-sion in the color story, I placed a multi colored floral blouse on a face out in the recessed stan-dard. The blouse creates a focal point from both the interior and exterior of the store.

Front: Garden Delights

shop overview page taken from The Limited Brand Guide

The Backroom of the Limited at Easton is significantly smaller than the standard Limited store. The Gross Square Footage of the store is 4,893 while the Selling Square Footage is 3,915. This leaves only 20% of the store to house 50% of the product along with marketing, visual props, office and break space. I created an organizational backroom map to help organize the product and props and gave feedback to help update the Limited’s Standard Operating Process for backroom organization. This map is also used for Physical Inventory preparation and execu-tion.

t h a n k y o uThank You

Cla i re Hunter | c la i re .hunter24@gmai l .com | 614 .579 .7300 | 5015 Devencrof t Ct H i l l ia rd, Ohio 43026

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