graduate architecture portfolio

Graduate Architecture Portfolio

-University of Kansas

-École Nationale Supérieure d’ Architecture Paris-Val de Seine

MYT Mariah Y. Trevizo :

Good Architecture is something that is derived from many factors, and personally, I believe those factors include the experience of the inhabitant and the context as to which the project will reside in. Without understanding the surrounding environment, one can not accurately design an architectural experience. Every project is an extension of the city, the neighborhood, and the street it exists on.

Architecture is not just some still box that is meant to be admired from the outside, instead architecture should be a designed, aesthetic space made for any visitor to have their own experiences in it. By combining the culture and context of the site and designing for spatial experiences, the result is more likely to be a responsive product that contributes to the city it will exist within.

816.519.8056 [email protected] MYT

5 weeks - Southern France, Barcelona

Mariah Y. Trevizo

9 months - Paris, France

University of Kansas, School of ArchitectureGPA: 3.7 Studio GPA: 3.74

École Nationale Supérieure d’ Architecture Paris-Val de Seine2013-2014

Billy Vanilly Cupcakes - Lawrence, KSBaked and decorated cupcakes and custom cakes; created weekly schedules; managed the kitchen and employees, while extending friendly customer service.

Studio Odile Decq - Paris, FranceDeveloped design options for the graphic standards and representation of the new institute Confluence; created layouts for publications; worked on 3d design modeling.

MOA Architecture - Denver, COPrepared packages for CD, DD, and Schematic Design; made a model for their gallery space; created design options for the layout of their office.

Employment History:

Spring 2014

Summer 2013

2011-2013

Education:

2009 - Present

Study Abroad:

Summer 2012

2013-2014

American Institute of Architecture Students, University of Kansas Chapter (2011 - Present)

- Secretary of AIAS KU Chapter, 2012 - 2013

- Midwest Quadrant Conference Planning Committee, Fall 2012

AutoCAD

SketchUp & Vray

Adobe software

Hand Drafting

Model Making

Lumion

Fluent in Spanish

Associate Professor at the University of Kansas785.864.3861

Architecture Professor at the University of Kansas785.864.3079

AIA, Leed APSenior Associate / Senior Designer at MOA [email protected]

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University of Kansas Honor Roll2011-2013

2009 - Present Multicultural Architectural Scholar

Spring 2013 MOA Architecture Scholarship/Internship Recipient

Recipient of the Mary Ann Traiger Award

KU Undergraduate Research Symposium FinalistSpring 2013

Awards:

Spring 2013

Involvement:

2011-2013

Skills:

Basic French

Fluent in English

Languages:

References:

Shannon Criss

Rene Diaz

Eric Vogel

MOA Architecture / Studio Odile Decq

01 + Internship Experience:

Summer 2013 / Spring 2014

02 + Coeur de Ville Development:

Fall 2013 École Nationale Supérieure d’ Architecture Paris-Val de Seine

University of Kansas

03 + New Orleans Culinary Incubator Lab:

Spring 2014


04 + MCC Penn Valley Expansion:

Fall 2012


05 + Back-Yard Care Cabin:

Fall 2012


06 + University of Kansas Field Station:

Spring 2012

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Paris, France - Berlin, Germany - Istanbul, Turkey

07 + Personal Work - Photography:

Study Abroad 2013-14

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MOA Architecture / Studio Odile Decq

01 + Internship Experience:

-MOA Office Renovation

-Site Design Options

-Graphic Design for the Confluence Institute

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Over the summer of 2013 I was an architectural intern at MOA Architecture where I was able to work on several different projects in different stages of their design and construction. The first featured project was a 2 week assignment on how to re-imagine their existing office space. I developed several different design options and then presented them to the entire office. I also worked on site design options for projects in Colorado and Wyoming. In addition to my experience at MOA Architecture, I was also an intern at Studio Odile Decq. Throughout my internship I worked on developing publications of Odile Decq’s complete works and I also worked on graphic design ideas for Confluence: Institute for Innovation and Creative Strategies in Architecture.

01 + Internship Experience

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One of my major contributions to some of the projects I worked on was creating different site options for three redevelopment projects in Casper, Wyoming. The first project I developed these options for was a convention center development which is the image featured above. Following that project I worked on different options for one redevelopment site and one mixed used site. While creating these options I was able to gain more knowledge in site design and how to realize usable parking areas that met the requirements of the project guidelines.

Site Design

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During my time at Studio Odile Decq I primarily worked on graphic design for several different publications and also for a current project that was being announced during the time of my internship. I also worked on the schematic design development of a competition in Montreal. The images featured on this spread show some of the poster designs I developed for the initial announcement of Confluence: Institute for Innovation and Creative Strategies in Architecture. I also designed press release layouts and developed logo ideas for how this project could be represented.

Graphics

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02 + Coeur de Ville Development:

École Nationale Supérieure d’ Architecture Paris-Val de Seine

-Issy-Les-Moulineaux Controversy

-Design Development

-Development of City Block

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During the semester I spent at Paris Val de Seine I developed a studio project on the site that currently was the subject of major controversy. We spent the first half of the semester creating controversy maps of the data we collected and then developed our own individual project. This design proposal was derived from the infrastructure of the coeur de ville area by taking the extended lines of the site. The overall concept was taken from the idea of having one plane that curves through the site. This form creates two built projects at both the north and south end, and a sunken plaza in the center of the site. The program of the site would consist of residential, an urban plaza, and community spaces (community center, performance areas, outdoor public spaces, etc.).

02 + Coeur de Ville Development

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Site AnalysisThroughout the Coeur de Ville area, a true heart of the city is missing. This has given rise to the development of different project proposals for a city center, or “heart of the city.” The proposed site for the project is currently the site of Orange Mobile, a France telecom factory. This company will be moving, and leaving a 30,000 sqm plot of land to be developed in Coeur de Ville. All of the project proposals up until now have been declined, with another proposal on the way, leaving an opportunity to rethink the site. From studying the whole coeur de ville area, several spots that could lead to controversy were found. The problems that have to be dealt with when starting any new project in this area are zoning, access to transportation, access to green / public spaces, and staying in accordance with the

building heights. All of the information that was gathered was studied through graphs and other comparisons that would later be applied to the deign proposal. Due to the fact that this area is in need of a facility for the community that also acts as a landmark, I chose to further develope a design proposal that would take place on the current Orange mobile site. Currently the site is completely closed off and gated. The sidewalks on the surrounding streets are also very narrow, with street parking taking up a majority of the space. This site has been closed off to the community, but now it will be a place for people to visit daily.

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residentialeducational hubcommunity spaces

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03 + New Orleans Culinary Incubator Lab:

-Site Research / Study of New Orleans

-Community Programming

-Sectional Wall Detail Development

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This studio focused on not only the overall design of a project in New Orleans, but also all of the details that go into the project itself. Another major aspect of this studio was understanding the culture of New Orleans, and incorporating the needs of the community into the project. Overall, the idea of this project was to create a place where the exploration of new ideas, experimentation and the creation of forward-thinking solutions for food production and city life happens. This culinary lab will strive to meet basic food needs and, at the same time, foster opportunities for community members to build mutual support networks, connect to resources on the underlying resources and find their voices on the underlying causes of hunger and poverty.

03 + New Orleans Culinary Incubator Lab

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Site AnalysisSite Analysis played a large role in the overall design of the space, because this project was for the community to benefit from. One of the factors that I chose to pay close attention to was the demographics of the area. What was interesting to me was that the Mid City neighborhood had the highest Hispanic population in all of New Orleans. With that in mind, I aimed to specifically reach out to those members in the community. After examining the streets adjacent to our site, I was able to see for myself both businesses and churches that were specifically for the Hispanic population. There were also piles of trash all around the site, and even an area where old tires were being dumped. Although there were many areas both at the site and around the site that have been discarded, the area overall had been turning a page and bettering itself. For example, I witnessed one member of the community walking around blocks and picking up trash. It is people like that who will really look towards the benefits of a project like this and maybe even volunteer their time to start other programs that will better the community.

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Design DevelopmentFor the design of this project we started by attaching to the existing building on the site which was a local grocery store in the area, but it had remained vacant since the damage it received from Hurricane Katrina. For my design I directly attached on top of the existing building and then cantilevered off in both directions of the building. The roof then attached to the new addition while also peeling away from the corner. This allowed for a push / pull effect to be created between the new building addition and the development of the urban skate park located directly underneath that attached to the parking lot. There were several different design aspects integrated into this one project and they all revolved around an industrial feel for the design, while always creating activities that reached out to members of the community, like the addition of the community roof garden plots.

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Site Context

Breaking out into the community

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Bienville Ave.

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This culinary incubator / lab will exist to serve the community by providing programs that educate on healthy food choices, growing and buying local food, and reaching out to disadvantaged members of the community. Some of the programs that are incorporated into the project are Liberty’s Kitchen, The Stop, and the idea of mobile urban farming. All of these programs reach out to the community by either helping the disadvantaged youth, or providing classes and workshops that educate the community on local foods. Some of the other programs that are integrated include a commercial kitchen and business incubator which will help young entrepreneurs advance their culinary careers.

Another major aspect of this project was the site design. One of the major inspirations I gathered from the site was all of the graffiti on the existing building. Many of the surrounding buildings also had different types of graffiti art which was why I brought that idea of graffiti and bold graphics into the site. Local artists would be able to come and have designated spaces to put up their artwork. The site was to become very industrial in nature and promote the idea of gathering the community weather it was for an urban farming project or to skate the new contours of the site in the urban skate park.

Community Outreach

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steel framed roof

steel grid roof structure

concrete roof infill

steel roof decking

steel girder

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masonry wall45” deep beam

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steel girder

steel floor joists

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concrete footings

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04 + MCC Penn Valley Expansion:

-Team members: Eddy Tavio & Taylor Mallon

-Analyzation of Existing Conditions

-Plan for Future Expansion

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Through a project provided by the MASP scholarship group, we were given the opportunity to redesign the existing student center at MCC Penn Valley Community College in Kansas City, MO. The scope of the project was to analyze the existing conditions of the student center, research successful student-focused spaces across the nation, relocate and consolidate current student functions into the core three floors of the student center and plan for future expansion. We then had several meetings with the Board of Directors at MCC Penn Valley to discuss the development of the project. What we aimed to accomplish as a team was to envision the existing student center as the premier space for student involvement and success.

04 + MCC Penn Valley Expansion

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first floor plan

second floor plan

Design DevelopmentThrough several meetings and discussions with the Board of Directors at MCC Penn Valley Community College I worked with Eddy Tavio, Taylor Mallon, Penn Valley professors and directors to develope the design solution. For the concept of the interior student center we developed two “tube-like” structures that serve as study areas for the students. There are two main structures upon entering the student center with one structure connecting to the second floor and the other connecting to both the second and third floor. Both structures also connect to catwalks in order to allow easy access for students. The semi-transparent structures will likely also display the school branding which will be visible from the main entry to the student center. The idea of natural and artificial light was a large factor in the design and led to the idea of these light tubes that are almost interactive with the visitors of the space.

As for the exterior of the building, the proposed addition to the existing student center on the Penn Valley campus allows for 360 degree views of the campus and the glass facade allows this addition to become the “lighthouse” of the campus. The balcony below now also becomes a sheltered gathering space for students and faculty to use year round.

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360 degree views across campus

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Phase One

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Cost Analysis

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05 + Back-Yard Care Cabin:

-Study of Assisted Living

-Development of Housing Prototype

-Creation of Designed Interior Spaces

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This studio focused on designing for the needs of the elderly that might need certain items to assist them in their home. This particular project involved designing a small back-yard cabin where a grandmother or grandfather could live close to their children in case they are in need of immediate assistance. The design process also focused on creating detailed areas both inside and outside of the cabin that are specifically designed for anything they may need assistance with. This project didn’t have a specific site, therefore we used the city of Lawrence, KS for climatic conditions. The design of the house revolves around a U-shaped house design, and it also has a shed roof that allows for the sun to warm the house during the winter and block the harsh summer sun.

05 + Back-Yard Care Cabin

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Sectional perspective looking Northwest

Sectional perspective looking Southwest

Cooking is a pass-time that many “people of age” could spend more time doing, which is why this kitchen is designed with as much ease as possible; from the angle of the kitchen area surrounding the cook to the dining table that can easily be stored away when not in use. This kitchen area also serves as the main function of its space and allows the resident to look back at the main house to see if any visitors are on their way.

visible storage

task lighting

recessed handrail

hide-away table

storage next to entry

Dining is an experience that can mean different things depending upon the location of the person eating. In this instance, the bar dining experience was recreated with special assists and functions that can be utilized by a person of age. For example, the table not only functions as an eating space, but also as an expandable work station and reading area. By creating special equipment such as this work / eat area, all the necessary items and areas the any person would need can still be placed in this smaller living area.

task lighting

views to outside

ledge for reading material

retractable table

extra work space

ledge to easily stand up

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pet friendly living area

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easy access entry

custom bed shelving unit

sun room / courtyard


06 + University of Kansas Field Station:

-Team Members: Rachel Keeven, Nicole Mater & Kyle Kutz

-Development of built concept

-Built Full Scale Prototype

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This design build semester was a part of DDI Studio, which was comprised of a set of University of Kansas architecture students in their third year of undergraduate study. This studio was under the mentorship of architect Brad Satterwhite and industrial designer Chris Gill of KEM Studio. This hands-on studio focused on the building of prototypes as a tool to refine design. We spent the beginning of the semester working in groups of 2 to 3 and designing planter boxes with an assigned material of either concrete, wood, or steel. We were then able to apply what we learned from these material studies to the development of our final design and built prototype. Our team of four developed a design concept of prefabricated pieces for a practical on site assembly.

06 + University of Kansas Field Station

Individual DesignFor the first part of this project, we developed individual designs; this design concept was developed through a detailed study of biomimicry as related to architecture. The overall structure of this design arose from looking at structures in nature itself and from there, I developed the hexagonal pattern found in the study of photosynthesis. This became my focus when designing the greenhouse for the KU Field Station. In addition to designing the greenhouse, I also designed a watch tower in order to replace the current unused watch tower on the site. We later on applied the same idea to our final group design where we also designed a watch tower in addition to the greenhouse. This preliminary design allowed for our final, group-project design to incorporate more sustainable materials and look toward biomimicry for future design decisions.

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Large sliding doors provide for a couple of opportunities, first large vehicles and other equipment are able to move through the building; and second, the field station does many experiments with mesocosms that are held in large tanks twelve feet in diameter and the doors allow for these to be transported in and out of the building. To accommodate for pedestrian circulation and egress, there are also standard size doors and double doors. This plan allows one bay for preparation and three bays for work space. Each bay is about the size of a two-car garage.

Design DevelopmentThe parti for the design creates a space on the south side that is embraced on either side by the building, so named the “hug.” Three pivoting doors open up the workspace into the patio area blurring the definition between outdoor and indoor space. This allows for natural ventilation for the workshop’s users, and it also creates a space for visiting groups that provides a connection to the prairie. The patio can become an outdoor classroom or an expansion to the multi-purpose room for an event venue. The tower allows for visitors to view the surrounding site and creates an important connection by establishing a visual line back to the University Campus. The tower also allows the Field Station to harvest wind energy and bring internet access to this rural part of town, possible sources of revenue for the Field Station to subsidize the cost of experiments.

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AssemblyThe structure is a basic kit-of-parts component from Varco Pruden. Using industrially manufactured components saves money, since Varco Pruden is a local company this places less stress on the environment. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) insulate the building with an R-value of 14 and are able to be installed quickly. SIPs are also capable of spanning the full distance between columns without further lateral support. We finished ours with peg board to accommodate the user’s needs. Perm-A-Barrier (Grace Construction) polyethylene membrane ensures the longevity of the wall. It insulates and seals out most moisture, but also allows vapor to escape the wall. It is flexible and easy to install, but must not be extensively exposed to sunlight. Corrugated metal acts like a rain screen and protects the membrane from sunlight while keeping out most moisture. The concrete mixture is made from a mix of cement and flyash, a by-product of coal production. A trench of river rocks controls water drainage around the building and allows water to percolate back into the water table. Also, reclaimed wood salvaged from telephone poles has been cut and planed to size.

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AssemblyIn order to also build a mock up model of our design, we had to understand all details of the wall sections. Featured on this page are two different wall sections throughout our building. In all of the sections not only are different materials utilized, but also different connections are used based off of the material choice.

The 1600 square foot multi-purpose room is a space to gather, have fund- raising events, host classes, and on a daily basis, become a workshop. Large pivoting doors allow users to view the panoramic landscape. The room has a preparation area with three sinks and many storage cabinets. The walls are covered in peg board, which allows users to easily hang tools. It also gives them the opportunity to hang other items such as works of art for a rural studio or large documents for town meetings or other events.

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self-tapping galvanized #10 hex head screws

galvanized corrugated metal, 1/4” depth

metal purlins, 18 gauge steel, 4”X2.5”

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3/8” peg board backed with 1X2 frames

4” structurally insulated panel (SIP)

thermal break

concrete knee wall

control break

concrete slab, 4” thick

water-filtering river rocks

perm-a-barrier

concrete footing

1.5” X 1.5” pine purlins

self -piloting galvanized #14

hex head screws

1.5” X 1.5” pine slats

ice and water shield

5/8” gypsum board

self -piloting galvanized #14

hex head screws

concrete footing

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Paris, France - Berlin, Germany - Istanbul, Turkey

07 + Personal Work - Photography:

1: Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

2: Louvre Pyramid

3: Interior of Hagia Sophia

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4: Holocaust memorial statue, Neue Wache

+ NOLA demographic studies

-Masters of Architecture 2014

MYT Mariah Y. Trevizo :

-816.519.8056

[email protected]

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