philadelphia university | school of architecture 2013

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EDUCATION: PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY | Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Architecture Degree | Graduation: May 2013 GPA: 3.7 | Dean’s List: Fall 08-Fall 2012

SELECTED COURSES:SELECTED COURSES: Design IX: Introduction to thesis and group collaborative studio. Design VIII: Design exploration through Revit, Autocad and other digital software. Design VII: Series of Italian architecture and history classes in Rome, Italy. Design VI: Applied community observations in Philadelphia to a center of our choice. Structures I, II, III, IV: Studied applications of physics in trusses & beams, as well as structural strength of materials Technology II, III: Studies of materials and specific detail construction. Design V: Observed a site of ruins and developed a dance studio to revive the site. Design IV: Learned how to document a site and apply it to a community project. Design III: Focused learned skills to design a cemetery and memorial. Visualization I: Digital Modeling: Computer aided drafting and rendering through CAD and Photoshop. Technology I: Materials & Methods: Studies of building codes, framing, and other building construction. History of Architecture & Interiors I, II, III, IV: Early-modern art and architecture history studies. Design II: Continued using design techniques to create a visitor’s center. Design I: Acquired basic drawing, modeling and designing techniques.

SKILLS | PROGRAMS:

Revit | Adobe: Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator | AutoCAD | Sketchup | Microsoft: Excel, PowerPoint, Word

ABILITIES: Technical Drawing, Site Planning, Project Presentation, 3D Modeling, Hand Rendering/Sketch

ACTIVITIES | LEADERSHIP:

University of Arkansas Rome Center: Study abroad architecture student, Fall 2011 Selected for architecture archives, Fall 2010 & Spring 2011 Member, AIAS-Philadelphia University Chapter, Fall 2008-present

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EXPERIENCE:

KAUTTER & KELLEY ARCHITECTS, Wyomissing, PA | Summer 2012-present

Intern -Architecture Intern involved in analysis, on-site survey, and documentation of current Reading School District project. -Worked on-site to document existing conditions that were then illustrated using Autocad. My responsibilities included drawing plans, elevations, sections and details to be put into construction documents. -Worked with K&KA to prepare all necessary marketing information to be compiled into an updated firm website.

EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP, East Cocalico, PA | Summer 2006-Summer 2011

Head lifeguard -Observed activity of community members in and around a large pool setting, ensuring safety and protection. -Began as lifeguard and progressed to head guard; promoted each year and increased responsibilities including teaching small group swim lessons to elementary aged children. -Developed relationships with community members and staff while interacting greatly with patrons, other businesses and community workers.

DENVER SWIM TEAM, Denver, PA | Summer 2005-Summer 2011

Assistant swim team coach -Interacted with a wide range of swimmers to teach and improve swimming skills. -Participated in swim team until final year of high school. Was offered a position as an assistant head coach. Continued responsibilities until past summer 2009. -Observed daily swim practices of about 100 team members ages 8-18 as well as preparing swim meet line-ups and communicating with other teams.

PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY AIAS, Philadelphia, PA | Fall 2008-Spring 2011

First & second year representative, Webmaster -Chaired both first year and second year Architecture student organization, helping to involve the Philadelphia University student community. -Organized and prepared activities while communicating electronically through webpage development. -Generated discussion and action on studio culture, design, and student interaction.

PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS, Philadelphia, PA | Fall 2009-Spring 2012

Rambassador & office worker -Student tour guide responsible for positively explaining the University. -Responsible for admissions mailings, filing, and correctly answering all telephone and e-mail questions for prospective and current students of the University.

SPRING. THESIS

2013

THESIS_DEVELOP THE DIVIDE

The spring semester of Senior Thesis is geared toward producing a complete architectural design from start to finish. This includes a great deal of site exploration and study. This set of diagrams shows both existing parks and recreational fields within the city of Philadelphia. There is also an emphasis on which of these recreational

facilities can be linked to surrounding schools.

BIKE ROUTESexistingBIKE ROUTES

proposedBIKE ROUTES

In addition to looking at existing facilities and available parks in the city, I also explored bike paths, and bike routes that weave between buildings. This lead me to understand where the disconnects occured and how I

could reintroduce bike paths that connect both the northern and southern halves of the city.

THESIS_DEVELOP THE DIVIDE

10 MINUTE RADIUS

DESIGN NINE : COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTA new C_ABE design building for the Philadelphia University campus. Through site research and student study, a striated structure was placed in a very small site. This 45,000 sqft building houses architecture, landscape ar-chitecture, interior design, and architectural studies studios, classrooms, and

presentation galleries.

PHILADELPHIA WATERFRONT TOWER

DESIGN EIGHT: TOWER PROJECT

Creation of a tower with specific emphasis and focus on structure and construc-tion. This tower is a place for philadelphia residents to experience beautiful views and escape their daily routine. The concept for this project was to create a simple and light structure that could contain observation decks but also offer an amazing

experience as you climb to the top of the tower.

DESIGN EIGHT: TD BANK PROJECT

The TD Bank project is a collaborative effort with Philadelphia University’s Interior Design students. A perforated plant wall runs from the exterior of the building to the interior to divide public and private spaces. Community members gather here to relax in the cafe, deposit checks and even make copies or

scans for their own personal use. This is the future of banking!

TD BANK PROJECT

DESIGN SEVEN: ROME, ITALY

While studying abroad, While studying abroad, design was completed through hand drawing and sketch. A series of boards were created with no allow-ance for computer drafting. All design was researched in person on site and layered person on site and layered on single boards over a full semester. Each board holds a series of current, past, and

proposed designs.

STUDY ABROAD | ROME, ITALY

MT. AIRY DANCE STUDIO

SPRING. DESIGN SIX

2011

DESIGN FIVE: MT. AIRY CENTER FOR DANCE

Simple pSimple program requirements allowed for experiment through form and material for this design. With a concept derived from movement, flowing roof structures create a dance studio for Mt. Airy Philadelphia. Each ribbon holds a different program with an interior outdoor performance

space.

DESIGN SIX: RESIDENTIAL/RETAIL DESIGNRather than following the traditional retail and residential layout, this design instead focuses on creating connections between program. The experiences that take place inside the pathways form the architecture.

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