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amAnna Meagan Jurs

annajurs@gmail.com440 | 725 6227

EDUCATION

Miami University of Ohio Architecture Additional Sequence in Mathematics Bachelor of Art in Architecture May 2010 Commencement

Kent State University-Florence Architecture Study Abroad Program Design within a historical urban context

EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP

Armstrong Interactive Media Studies Practicum for the design, creation, and launch of Goodzuma website for Chad Boettcher with Carrot Creative and Webber Shandwick. Catalog and design brand manual. Assist writing recommendation report and proposal.

Rinella Learning Center Tutor Tutor college level linear systems, algebra, precalculus, and calculus as well as suggest study strategies and increase problem solving capabilities. Recommended by Department of Mathematics.

Reading Political Embassies Study and analysis of political embassies in Berlin, Germany built after destruction of the Berlin wall. Analyzed for attitudes toward newly structured city and country.

Lighting for Human Behavior Study Research for a renovation of a Cincinnati high-rise based on psychological responses to light quality.

Miami Honors College Recruitment Implement original or redesigned recruitment strategies including redesign of Miami University Honors College Recruitment Mailer.

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Design Software Adobe Creative Suite II through IV Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Acrobat Professional Auto CAD FormZ Google SketchUp

Handwork Variety of hand rendering Hand drafting Model construction Office Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Pages

Limited Knowledge of Flash Action Script ImageReady Dreamweaver CSS

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Scholarships and Honors Ms. Mary Zurbrick Scholarship Mary Dean Math and Science Scholarship Departmental Dean’s List

Leadership Miami University Honors College Architecture Department Tour Guide Rinella Learning Center Peer Tutor

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Florence FLORENCE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE|CAFE|LIBRARY|EXPOSITION SPACE

l o c a t i o n : : Piazza Brunelleschi Florence, Italy

p ro g ra m : : new university entrance extension of library exhibition space auditorium cafe reading and study space

c o n c e r n s : : historic context revitalize piazza space maintain walkable space define outdoor rooms lure and invite users a p p ro a c h : : use sight lines wedge pushing ground up vegetation force movement

s q u a re f o o t a g e : : flexible

FLORENCE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE|CAFE|LIBRARY|EXPOSITION SPACE

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the floor sinks into the ground, creating a double story space which transitions as the roof slopes to meet the piazza ground

s e c t i o n | a u d i t o r i u m a n d e x h i b i t i o n

new construction

walkable rooftop

existing building

renovated interior

s e c t i o n | a l l l e v e l s

underground parking

exhibition space

multipurpose seating

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Clifton CLIFTON BRANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY|COMMUNITY CENTER

l o c a t i o n : : Ludlow & Ormond corner Clifton, Cincinnati, Ohio

p ro g ra m : : stacks library staff support space community room reading and study space

c o n c e r n s : : light way finding exterior street relationship sloping road zoning codes a p p ro a c h : : vary ceiling height zones based on light straightforward circulation

s q u a re f o o t a g e : : 20,000

CLIFTON BRANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY|COMMUNITY CENTER

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Oxford OXFORD OHIO GAUDI STUDIO CONSTRUCTION INVESTIGATION

l o c a t i o n : : Oxford, Ohio

p ro g ra m : : to construct timbrel vault study complex construction study historic techniques c o n c e r n s : : thin, only two courses understand construction withstand loads a p p ro a c h : : 1 construct formwork 2 lay surrounding arches 3 launch vault from arches 4 mortar over first course 5 add second course tile 6 load

s q u a re f o o t a g e : : 36

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Cincinnatil o c a t i o n : : Cincinnati, Ohio floor of existing high rise

p ro g ra m : : seafood restaurant

c o n c e r n s : : lighting scheme service circulation guest experience egress and codes a p p ro a c h : : increase light contrast to draw users through easy access from kitchen to dining space separate dining zones

s q u a re f o o t a g e : : 6000

RESTAURANT LIGHTING AND USABILITY STUDY

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dininggroup diningentrance corridorlounge

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Cliftonl o c a t i o n : : Western & Crescent Covington, Kentucky

p ro g ra m : : 38 apartment units parking access to units

c o n c e r n s : : sustainability pedestrian experience outdoor space for units 1:3 sloping site a p p ro a c h : : hide parking create street between units limit interior space maintain existing woods

s q u a re f o o t a g e : : 25,000

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s e c t i o n through stacked units showing pedestrian street and environment

Northside NORTHSIDE, CINCINNATI OHIO HOME

l o c a t i o n : : Florida Avenue Northside, Cincinnati, Ohio

p ro g ra m : : single family household corner lot

c o n c e r n s : : adaptable space activate alleyway relate to neighborhood a p p ro a c h : : use sloping roof separate interior spaces load walls with storage use hallways as rooms

s q u a re f o o t a g e : : 1200

NORTHSIDE, CINCINNATI OHIO HOME

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Oxfordl o c a t i o n : : Internet

p ro g ra m : : client proposal CSR focused energy saving social networking

c o n c e r n s : : navigation hierarchy brand application repeat users a p p ro a c h : : gray scale with accents dark to save energy establish brand manual CSS and HTML

GOODZUMA: ARMSTRONG INTERACTIVE MEDIA STUDIES PRACTICUM

GOODZUMA: ARMSTRONG INTERACTIVE MEDIA STUDIES PRACTICUM

Globe PHOTOGRAPHY AND ARTWORK

l o c a t i o n : : United States Europe

p ro g ra m : : express life through images

c o n c e r n s : : composition color quality emotional intensity form of documentation a p p ro a c h : : photography oil paint

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amAnna Meagan Jurs

annajurs@gmail.com440 | 725 6227