Table of ContentsInteractive Intervention...................................................................1

Library for the Visually Impaired.....................................................5

Compact House............................................................................11

Modular Complexity......................................................................15

Saluki Stadium................................................................................17

Construction Drawings..................................................................21

Landscape Design.........................................................................25

Springfi eld Redevelopment.........................................................27

Amanda Nasha.k.nash16@gmail.com217.722.3490

During this project the class worked in groups of three to come up with interactive inter-ventions. With the help of Shaun Patel and Robert Konzelmann, we came up with a multi-sensory interactive intervention for SIU’s Morris Library main staircase.

The basic premise behind the project was to create an interven-tion that will engage library users through the senses of touch, sight, sound, and possibly smell. The idea began with brainstorming about what activities take place within the library. From there, the idea of discovery became the driving force.

Interactive Intervention

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We used bamboo for our main in-teractive material. Since the site is a library, it was important to use a material that would not become a disturbance. Bamboo has a soft sound, look, and texture.

This intervention was originally temporary, but the library art de-partment adopted the piece. The bamboo project is still hanging in the library for people to touch and experience.

There were numerous steps to pre-pare the bamboo and the structure. I worked on cutting the bamboo, cleaning, and sliding each piece of the bamboo onto the metal conduit that is used as the main holding com-ponent.

Iteration 1

Iteration 2

Iteration 33

The library for the visually impaired was a project designed to un-derstand how senses play into design. This library is an addition to the Carbondale Public Library and will be fully functional with the technology and resources needed for the visually impaired.

With this project, I played with the heights of the ceilings and the movement pattern. I kept a direct pathway for no confusion, and pushed the private rooms out to create niches. The exterior of the building plays with texture, extru-sions, and color to guide people into and around the building.

Wind Rose

South Elevation East Elevation

Site Analysis

Library for the Visually Impaired

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The second fl oor of the addition connects to the existing library by a short hallway. This creates a breezeway underneath allowing for a separate entrance for the proposed addition.

This library addition took the con-cept of pushing and pulling and implemented it throughout the building design. Both the interior and exterior of the building are

effected by the pushing and pulling. The rooms that are pushed, are the ones that people occupy the most, such as conference rooms, work-spaces, and the browsing collection. Rooms that serve similar functions are organized, so that their doors open to the center of the niche. This creates easy access and understanding of the building for those who are visually impaired.

Push and Pull Diagram Movement Diagram

The exterior of the new addition takes advantage of the niches that are created from the build-ing design by creating areas for people to sit and walk around. Throughout the landscape, plants are used to help exaggerate the building design and to enhance the atmosphere around the build-ing.

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First Floor

Second Floor

Roof

Part of the process was to show the construction details of the addition. I used an axonometric to show the structure of the fl oors and roof. This section also shows the spacial composition in the multipurpose rooms, offi ces, and teen space.

Notice the varying ceiling heights seen on the second fl oor. The room with books has a lower ceiling, giving the room a cozier feel. The rooms with higher ceilings, such as the confer-ence rooms, allows for an airier open perception.

I went into further detail and drew details of typical connections found throughout the library. The top detail shows the construction of the parapet leading into the roof, and then the drop ceiling. The second detail shows the con-nection of the walls to the fl oors, and then the drop ceiling.

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The project was to design a com-pact house for a couple living in Carbondale, IL. There are a two specifi c aspects about the de-sign that I focused on. The clients wanted an economically friendly house, and they wanted to have a subtle artistic style woven into the design.

For my design, I created a home that was private, yet had many options for the couple to look and be outside. Through the use of windows, the facades of the house became forms of artistic expression.

Since this is a compact house, I took advantage of vertical space by creating a vertical cavity. This maximizes the volumes of spaces and increases air movement.

Compact House

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First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Sun Diagram

Section 1

Section 2 Exploded View13

Modular ComplexityThrough the use of 3-D model-ing and plaster molds, the class project was to design and build a modular screen. My particular job was to come up with various ways to showcase the structural and design ability of plaster and concrete, as well as come up with various ways to cast the plaster and concrete.

The design demonstrates how the plaster and concrete can take on the appearance and texture of the material in the mold. The fi nal form is a triangular shape for sta-bility, but the texture and grooves were developed from the use of plastic material. I was able to manipulate the placement of the plastic, which ultimately deter-mined the fi nal outcome of the design.

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During my Junior year, I was given the task to redesign Saluki Stadi-um. I was paired with Kyle Eliakis throughout this process. Saluki Stadium consists of a traditional stadium design with few modern updates, so we wanted to give the stadium a different atmo-sphere that would get the fans ex-cited about entering the stadium to see the games.

Since southern Illinois is known for Shawnee National Forest, we wanted to mimic the strength of nature in the structure of our stadi-um, and also keep it simplistic. We used a leaf to demonstrate how simple nature looks, yet the structure of the leaf is complex and strong. Our section cut mod-el, uncovers the amplitude of the design.

Saluki Stadium

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The main feature of this stadium design is the structure. We used hollow structural steel square tubes painted black to stand out and become a dominant fea-ture. The delicacy of the design is exposed by the structural steel beams that branch out through-out the shell of the stadium. These beams get bolted down is spe-cifi c patterns, which creates the vein effect. These veins creates strength and support for the main structure, just like in nature.

To understand more about our stadium designs, we were tasked with building a 1/4”=1’- 0” section cut model. This model helps to il-lustrate the strength and the mag-nitude of this type of project. This model not only showcases interior walls, it exposes the ceiling

beams and layers of the fl oors. To interpret how the structure is going to stand, we uncovered the footings below grade, and accurately sized them for the size and weight of the beam that it would be stabilizing. We kept the same number of seating that SIU currently has, which is about 9,000

seats. We also kept a fl oor plan similar to the existing. This allows for patrons to quickly access the bathrooms and concession stands before sitting down. We created a grander entrance by continuing an iteration of the structure all the way to the parking lot.

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Throughout three courses of building technology, I have devel-oped understandings of building systems and properties, as well as building materials. Each course focused on relationships between specifi c building facades, building envelope properties, functions and behavior of materials, and assembly processes.

The courses focused on wood, concrete, and steel construction. Throughout each course, these materials and components have been reviewed and analyzed in-tensively. These specifi c drawings, showcase my ability to pay atten-tion to details and understanding of the building information model-ing systems, and ultimately create successful working systems.

Construction Drawings

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Through a series of landscape design classes, I have discovered how to engage people with architectural buildings, and the landscape. I believe the land-scape is an extension of buildings, just like arms and legs are exten-sions of the body. Within my de-signs, it becomes apparent that I keep in mind the fl ow of traffi c,

Architects are becoming more aware of the importance of landscape design and the effects on building design. It is becom-ing increasingly important to understand the effects that the landscape has on people and the environment. As I continue designing architectural buildings, I will pursue how to incorporate the landscape for the benefi t of the people and the environment.

Landscape Design

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During my senior year of my undergraduate studies, my class explored urban design, focusing on in Springfi eld, IL. In coming years, Springfi eld will be installing a high speed rail that will go from St. Louis to Chicago. Springfi eld’s, downtown is in need of rede-velopment, so it was the task of Shaun Patel, Adam Tregoning, and myself to create a successful extension of downtown as well as including the high speed rail.

We used a series of foam models to help visualize the design. Our concept was to direct the incom-ing traffi c from the high speed rail to the rest of downtown. We incorporated a lot of housing op-tions for people to stay in Spring-fi eld, as well as retail and various businesses for job opportunities.

Springfi eld Redevelopment

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Shopping Plaza Render Local Business Center Render

Rendered Site Plan

I made a series of diagrams to un-derstand the fl ow of traffi c creat-ed by pedestrians, vehicles, and bikes. This allowed us to not only solidify our fi nal design, but rein-forced the concept of integrating our piece of downtown with the rest of downtown Springfi eld.

I also helped with the sections of our site. The sections demonstrate our attention to heights and proportions of buildings. We created a landmark on our site, to signify the importance of the transportation hub. We did not exceed four stories tall on our site, to blend with the rest of Springfi eld.

The renders help to demonstrate the ambiance that we predict would happen with our design. The current landscape has mini-mal vegetation, so we incorporat-ed trees, shrubs and grass to give more life to the downtown area.

Process Sketches

Buildings

Sidewalks

Vegetation

Streets

Completed Site

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Pedestrian Circulation Vehicle Circulation Bike Paths

Experience: Intern at Henneman Engineering -Used AutoCAD and Revit to draft mechanical and electrical construction documents -Summer/Winter 2015

Extern at BLDD Architects -Worked on various 3d models in SketchUP, helped detail construction sheets in Revit, and attend a construction site -Spring 2015

Team Leader of Storyboard group for Design-Build Project -Organized a team of 6 to graphically show how to install terraced seating -Co-designed the fi nal amphitheater bench design -Spring 2014

Peer Mentor for Second Year Architecture Students -Help students succeed in class projects and give guidance -Fall 2014-Present

Librarian at SIUC Architecture Library -Catalog and organize books -Help students and professors fi nd architecture books -Fall 2014-Present

Architecture Study Abroad: Europe - Sketched and watercolored various sites -Toured historical buildings and cities for inspirational and innovative architectural features -Summer 2014

Education: Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Bachelor of Architecture Major: Architecture Minor: Landscape Design Overall GPA: 3.7 Expected Graduation Date: May 2016

Achievements: Dean’s List -Spring 2013- Fall 2015 Awarded Helen C. Axton Scholarship for Architecture -Acknowledged by professors for design and graphic presentation -Spring 2015 Awarded Travel Scholarship for Externship Program -Spring 2015

Organizations: Treasurer for American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) -Organized the available funds to help benefi t the organization -Organized various fundraising activities -2015-2016

Fundraising Chair for AIAS -Raised over $2000 used for various conferences around the country, fi rm crawls, various infl uential speakers, and creative events to interest students -Organized silent auctions, helped at sporting events, bake sales, resturant fundraisng nights -2014-2016

Skills: Revit Microsoft Suite InDesign AutoCAD Rhinoceros Adobe Acrobat SketchUP Photoshop Hand Drafting

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