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Spatial complexity drives the design of this live/work development on every scale. In the unit, spaces are defined by a layering of structural elements. These culminate in a dynamic and open living area with a lofted creative space. Stacks of these uniquely shaped units form building towers.

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At the urban scale, the development remains sensitive of the forces present in the neighborhood while maximizing retail and gallery space. This is achieved by arranging the buildings around a public square with storefront facing inwards. The square is anchored by a restaurant and a performance and gallery building. The gallery continues under the train deck until it exits in the site’s lawn.

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These exercises explored landform, vegetation, and structure as techniques to define spaces in landscape design. The models were each designed in sketches, drafted in AutoCAD, laser-cut and glued together. Materials such as chipboard, cardboard, basswood, tracing paper, natural vegetation, spices, and plastic were used to emphasize the technique being utilized in each model.

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This imaginary site exists between a school and a library along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A park was designed to connect the two institutions, with additional program applied throughout. The design modifies landform, vegetation, and structure and uses radial geometry to create a walk that connects the library and school directly. The park also includes a secluded classroom, a sheltered reading area, and an amphitheater on the river for lectures, shows, and presentations. Also included are less-defined places such as lawns, hills and rambles.

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S T A D I U M F L A T SI D E A S C O M P E T I T I O N \ \ N A S H V I L L E , T NSITE DESIGN:Neil ChristiansonBenjamin WaldoPeter Atkins

The goal of this competition was to repurpose a 75-acre industrial site on the riverfront in Nashville, TN. The site is across the river from downtown and adjacent to the site of LP Field. The goals of the design were to promote physical activity and wellness and to provide flood mitigation to the part of the site that lies in the floodplain. Our design includes sports fields, a parking garage, a housing development lining I-24, a band shell, plaza, and skate park, with additional program along the riverfront.

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NRIVERFRONT FEATURES:1 Bike Shop + Cafe2 Amphitheater Lawn3 Constructed Wetlands 4 Barge Watercraft Storage + Gardens5 Yoga Center + Watercraft Rental 6 Forested Habitat + Meditation Garden

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The riverfront design provides flood mitigation and many different program areas, each of which is accessible and functional during high water. The west side is built up to create an amphitheater lawn next to a bicycle shop and cafe in a repurposed building. Wetlands are constructed to both collect floodwater and filter runoff from the rest of the site. A yoga center with indoor classrooms and an outdoor terrace provides a peaceful and secluded area for classes. This center is connected to a meditation garden that wanders through restored avian habitat. At the waterfront, repurposed barges act as gardens and storage and launch points for rentable watercraft.

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G R E A T B A Y R E S I D E N C EM AT E R I A L S A N D M E T H O D S \ \ N E W M A R K E T, N H

The Great Bay Residence project was a case study of the materials and methods that go into the construction of a building. Plans were acquired from the architect and analyzed for their structural and material techniques. The Residence is composed of a concrete foundation, light-framed walls, and a roof resting on large glulam beams. These are supported on one end by exterior metal columns with the other end embedded into the wall. A 1/2”=1’ scale model was built to detail each layer of construction from foundation and form work to glazing and cladding. This model was cut and crafted by hand, with the exception of the laser-etched hardwood flooring, using pine, MDF, plywood, sandpaper, museum board, acrylic, wood stain, and other materials.

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F I L L I N G I N / S T A N D I N G O U TD I S A R C H I T E C T U R E S T U D I O \ \ C O P E N H A G E N , D E N M A R K

This fashion designer collective is located at the end of a chain of man-made lakes along the edge of old town Copenhagen. To attract attention among the neighboring historical architecture without imposing a new style, the void between the buildings is preserved, and a curtain wall used as a facade. The upper floors tilt outward to catch the eye as one approaches. The shape and transparent facade allow views into an out of the building, and enables the designers to display their work at all times.

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The middle three levels are the private space used for the design and production of work. A large spiral stair links only these floors. The ground level and the top level and roof are public and semi-public space, used for public gatherings and meeting with clients, and are connected with an additional stairway to the retail gallery space on the ground floor. The open floor plan allows the public to view the design process as they ascend the public stair.

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F E Y E R E I S E N S T U D I O SVIKING STADIUM CONTEXT MODEL

At Feyereisen Studios, I was a member of a team tasked with creating the contextual model for HGA Architects and Engineers’ entry for the new Vikings stadium. The 3D printed stadium model was ultimately placed into the context model. The model was created through a process of on-site observation and satellite image analysis, drafting, woodworking, laser cutting, and lighting integration.

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I N N E S O TA P R E S SARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATIONS

Contracting with the University of Minnesota Press, I created over forty architectural illustrations for Architecture Since 1400, an architecture history book to be published in January 2014. Each illustration required preliminary research, designing, drafting in AutoCAD, and stylizing in Adobe Illustrator.

M O D E L I N G + V I S U A L I Z AT I O N S

With a residential firm in Minneapolis, MN, I work closely with project architects to create building drawings for final construction document sets and assist with design development. Digital models are used as a tool for design and rendered into visualizations for client communication and marketing purposes.

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As an intern with a firm in La Crosse, Wisconsin, I performed a variety of duties. From research, programming, and conceptual design to documentation and detail development, I was immersed in project phases up to document submittal.