rebecca marie roberts | architecture + design portfolio

Rebecca Marie RobertsArchitecture + Design Portfolio

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Rebecca Marie Roberts

13130 Homestead Lane | Olathe, KS 66061C | 913.449.2381E | [email protected] | [email protected]/pub/rebecca-roberts/b3/3a7/83/

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TRAVELHISTORYRESEARCH

I am always looking for the next adventure to take me somewhere I haven’t been or do something I never thought I would. This shows in my desire to be hands-on in my design education. I learn better by doing and testing than by looking at diagrams in textbooks. However, that doesn’t mean that I don’t love books. Working as a librarian has only increased my interest in research and I am always driven to find the perfect book for a design topic or project.

All of my interests--travel, history and research--have impacted my Masters of Architecture Thesis project with my focus on designing using modern building techniques within historic districts specifically within Central and Eastern Europe.

Between suffering from wanderlust and being fascinated with any aspect of architectural history, I have amassed a large collection of photographs of buildings and architectural details from my travels, and surprisingly few of actual people.

Images: Personal PhotographyCover: “House on Brac” Brac, Split, CroatiaRight: “Free Fall” Prague, Czech Republic

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HUNGARIAN HIGH COURT

TIMBER IN THE CITY

WATERWORKS

THE AWAY HOUSE

MASARYK SQUARE

ABIQUIU COURTYARD

Fall 2014 - Spring 2015Budapest, HungaryIndependent Study - Thesis

Spring 2013Brooklyn, New YorkACSA Timber Competition

Fall 2014Kansas City, Missouri

Spring 2014Prague, Czech RepublicStudy Abroad - Workshop

Spring 2014Benešov, Czech RepublicStudy Abroad - Studio

Fall 2013Abiquiu, New Mexico3rd Place - Interstudio Competition

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As an independent study, the High Court of the Hungarian Constitution is an example of full project conceptualization. This project was sought out specifically for its characteristics of designing within a historic district in Eastern Europe.

After determining the need for the High Court of Hungary, the planning of the studio structure was crucial. The final decision was a semester focus on research in addition to a diagrammatic design detailing one concept for the thesis, and a second semester focused solely on design.

Traditionally there have been two ways of approaching design within a historic district. The first being, any new construction must comply perfectly with the character of its surroundings. This creates districts which look very similar, but have very little depth in meaning. The second is a building that defies its surroundings. While it has meaning behind the design moves, the district’s character is fractured. The thesis project focuses on finding the balance between these two approaches and creating a new method of design for future use.

This project will be completed in May of 2015.

Hand Sketching | Rhino 5|CNC Machine

HUNGARIAN HIGH COURTBudapest, HungaryGraduate Thesis: Independent Studio

Budapest

Images:Right: Personal Photoraphy “Budavári Palota”Buda Castle, Budapest, Hungary

Thesis Question:Utilizing the theoretical and physical instruments of contemporary architecture, how can we create lasting cultural currencies in a given historic context?

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Images:Left: Diagram of Buda Castle District showing existing context and main axisRight Top: Section of schematic design Right Bottom: Physical model in progress during CNC cutting

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The High Court of the Hungarian Constitution is located in the capital of Hungary, Budapest. The site, situated on Buda Hill in on the west bank of the Danube River. Located in the established Palace District, the site is positioned in and over existing 13th century ruins of the original Budavári Palota, Buda Palace. Seen on the north-west side of Buda Castle, this site becomes a boundary for the semi-enclosed castle courtyard. The initial site, measuring roughly 79 meters by 45 meters, provides 3269 buildable square meters of space.

The site has been in the forefront of many major events in Budapest from the Turkish invasion in the 14th century to the German occupation in the 20th century. It is directly adjacent to buildings such as the President and Prime Minister’s Offices, De la Motte Palace, the Budapest History Museum, the Hungarian National Gallery, the National Széchényi Library, Królewski Castle, and the Buda Castle.

The castle itself has grown over the centuries to form unfished courtyards. One of the main goals during site design and research was to investigate how the addition of the Courts could contain these open ended courtyards and give a more distict sense of space to the visitors of the hill. The diagram on the left, outlines the main courtyards and pathway connecting near to the site.

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Measuring roughly 4,500 square meters, the program has been separated and individualized for five distinct sections of the Court. The sections, Public Courts, Administration, Law Library, Dining Center, and Judges Chambers, have been considered as both separate entities and a singular unit. One of the more important considerations of a courthouse typology is the security of the various circulation paths. Many of the occupants must be entirely separated and may only intersect in specific spots. It is for this reason that the program circulation was considered a skeleton for the Court with the spaces being arranged based on how the paths intersect.

Space Programming

Second Floor - Schematic DesignGround Floor - Schematic DesignUnderground - Schematic Design

Programatic relationship of entire court

Programatic layout of the Judge’s Chambers

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Investigated through the use of hand sketching on 8 ½” x 11” paper, the process book allows an easy understanding of the method in which the Court was considered. These drawings represent the path from initial programmatic consideration to final schematic design. The entire book is a collection of over 200 hand drawings.

Process Sketches

Third Floor - Schematic Design Roof - Schematic Design

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Personal Photography from Study Trip to Budpest | September 20141 “Bridge to the Castle” | View of Buda Castle and the Chains Bridge2 “Guardian” | Entry Portal at Vajdahunyad Castle 3 “Tower Defense” | One of the Buda Castle defense towers4 “Castle and Fortifications” | A view of the fortifications located on the site5 “Outline” | An outline of the past strucures located on the site6 “Cellar” | Existing 13th Centrry Ruins

7 “Boardwalk” | A portion of the boardwalk that surrounds most of the Hill 8 “Lasing Arch” | Existing arches from the original 13th centrury ruins

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Focusing on implementing innovative wooden structures, this project was entered in ACSA’s Timber in the City Competition for Red Hook, Brooklyn in New York. The structural method developed for this project combined two construction types, solid core and exoskeleton. Not typically created from wood, these two systems complemented each other and together created a wooden system that, being completely prefabricated, would allow for lower building costs and shorter construction times. The wooden core and floor plates were created out of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Panels. These gave the stability needed for long span areas in addition to the thermal properties required. The wooden Glulam diagrid exoskeleton allowed for large overhang balconies which were instrumental in the environmental aspects of the building. It also gave the stability to keep the mid-rise from twisting in the high winds often seen in the area. Programmatically, this building was created to become a focal point of the community. Housing a wooden fabrication lab, a digital fabrication lab, and a bike shop in addition to the residential area, this multi-use development was to be an educational center and example for the surrounding neighborhood. The fabrication labs were placed one level underground with a bathtub like effect so passerby could see into the labs but were safe from any machinery accidents. This also created pocket parks on ground level that community members were able to use. The tower itself kept the same idea of pocket parks. Located on various floors, these large open areas gave the residents places to gather. Additionally, enclosed by the exoskeleton, the rooftop of the tower was a large green space that could accommodate users all times of the year. While seemingly organic in shape, the tower is optimized to the environment. The balconies, being various lengths, are optimized to both the winter and summer months.

Rhino 5| Grasshopper | Ladybug | Photoshop | Illustrator | Maxwell | 3D Printing and Fabrication

TIMBER IN THE CITYBrooklyn, New York

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Images:Right: Personal Photoraphy “Roosevelt’s View”View of New York City Skyline from Roosevelt Island

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The manufacturing center began as a solid base utilizing the entire site. The program contained within this base included a Wood Manufacturing center and display area and a Bicycle Shop.

Sections were then pushed and pulled to create below-grade, at-grade, and above-grade spaces. These volumes were concentrated at the corners so to create public nodes of activity.

Stairs and terraces were used above storage spaces to connect the two opposite streets. These terraces led up to the residential tower. In addition they provided green space with ameneties such as parks, playgrounds, and public meeting spaces.

Parametric design was crucial in the design of the tower section. Utilizing Rhinoceros plug-in Grasshopper the diagrid structure was created using an original script.

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The tower began as a a rectangle super-imposed within an elipse. These two geometries working in conjunction allowed for both regulated floor plan units in addition to 360 degree views of the city.

The CLT floorplates were then pushed and pulled to optimize sun protection thus giving the tower its organic shape.

The diagrid exoskeleton was then overlayed on floorplates acting as the duel structure.

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Additionally, the plug-in Ladybug was able to run solar radiation studies to optimize the balconies as solar shading devices.

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Images:Left: Local context of Red Hook SiteRight: Site plan showing relationship of site to shoreline and parks

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Urban Context of Red Hook, Brooklyn

Located in a less used area of Red Hook, Brooklyn, one of the priorities of the Timber in the City Competition was to revive the community using design. Approached as a learning center, the focus of the manufacturing centers was to inform the community about design production and use the tower as an example of what can be achieved through design.

In a prominent location within the neighborhood, this new structure will be a very visible part of the community. Located directly adjacent to the IKEA, many visitors arrive daily by both public transportation and the ferry, in addition to walking or driving.

With understanding that a tower design will open up many views not typically seen from this location, the decision was made to optimize the 360 degree view of the city and its’ landmarks. Community spaces are strategically placed to provide views of the Manhattan Skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Additionally, the Timber in the City Tower will now be a part of the Brooklyn Skyline as seen from Manhattan. The organic building profile contrasts the straight and orthogonal buildings that are surrounding the new development.

Images:Top Right: Important views seen from towerBottom Right: Urban context

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The residential section of the program required the development of studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom units in addition to community spaces. Designed in conjunction with the diagrid exoskeleton, the units focused heavily on creating usable exterior space. Each unit was programed to be compact but comfortable with access to large exterior spaces.

Despite the standardization of the unit layout, each flat was unique in how it was situated within the building. Every balcony gave a different feel based on the size and direction of the view. Additionally, though the units faced all four cardinal directions, each one was optimized for both summer and winter light.

There were also community spaces within the residential tower. Each of these spaces were double height areas that promoted neighborhood like gatherings in a vertical setting. They were placed to frame specific views such as the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Images:Top: Axon option 1 BR and 3BRBottom: Floor plan of floor units with community space.

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Images:Left: Axon detailing units and balcony shading, including summer and winter sunRight: Section perspectice of balcony space in relation to units and exoskeleton

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Images:Top Left: Year round usability of the rooftop terrace space. Numerous activities from group excercise to individual areas for relaxation are provided.Bottom Left: One of the large plazas that lead into the residential tower offer gathering spaces for the community.Right: Hand made study model, 3-D printed diagrid exoskeleton.

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With strong ties to the history of the site, this archive and gallery emulates the Missouri River on which it is located. By extruding a form based on the change in the river, the shell of this structure is able to resemble the always changing, always moving river itself.

Inspired by the Hoover Dam contrasting the Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Bridge, Waterworks used the water infastructure of the dam as a precedent. This can been seen in the implied large, dense object of the solid shell, but then the solid shell is translated into a skeleton, thus allowing for both light and views. Additionally, the skeleton of the shell structure continues to collect and store water using the design of the shell panel system.

Rhino 5 | Grasshopper | Photoshop | Illustrator | 3D Printing and Fabrication

WATERWORKS: GALLERYKansas City, Missouri

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Images:Right: Personal Photoraphy “Bridge to the Water”Kansas City, Missouri

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Due to the curvaceous nature of the Waterworks, every location users occupy will provide a unique view of the shell structure and surrounding site.

By limiting the building to 3 floors, it provided easy access to all areas of the building while tying the user back to the river.

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The site is located south of the Missouri River. It is currently adjacent to lofts and an apartment building. There is an easily accessible ADA foot bridge connecting the River Market to the Riverfront Trail and Park next to the site.

The diagrid is comprised entirely of prefabricated panels. Simplified to two categories, trough and downspout, there are an additional six panel sub categories for each panel type based on opacity.

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Programming

The constant of that river can be seen in the fairly regulated interior programming and layout. Way-finding in the building is not complex with the more private spaces, such as the archive reading room towards the back of the building while public spaces, like gallery administration and the auditorium, are situated to the front. The ground floor is a large open floor plan that connects from 2nd Street to the river. The basement is the representation of the 1880’s river bed. It winds, taking the users in and out of the building in many spots. The second floor is reminiscent of the 1950’s water bed of the singular track winding its way around what has been there in the past. In this sense, the ever changing, temporary exhibit floats above the timeless permanent collection located on the ground floor.The ribs of the main shell structure wrap the program and respond to the interior conditions. These ribs allow for the shell to open the space to the exterior views or close the shell to create a more reflective, inward focused space. Each rib is derived from three types of sections: straight, bent, and curved. Six sections are then connected together to form one rib.

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Built using prefabricated systems for both the ribs and façade panels, these complex building geometries are translated into a simple construction method. The panels themselves are chosen from a series of different options based on orientation of panel and degree of exposure because the panels act as not only exterior separation, but also sun shading and water collection.

The diagrid panels can be simplified into two types of panels, a downspout panel (D) used to transport drainage water vertically off the building and a trough panel (T), used to transport water horizontally. Furthermore, each panel type can be subdivided into fretting densities. For example a downspout panel with 40% fretting opacity would be a D40. This allows for easy installation with every panel being prescribed a spot on the façade. The entire diagrid acts as a drainage system and allows all water to be collected for future use.

D80 - 80% OpaqueD60 - 60% OpaqueD40 - 40% OpaqueD20 - 20% OpaqueDM- MirrorDE - Empty

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Images: Opposite: Detail axonometric an details of diagrid panelingRight: Panels distribution over diagrid exoskeleton

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Images: Top: Urban site contextBottom: Site section showing path from main street entrance down to the water’s edge. Bottom Left: Photo of the 3D printed model, interior space

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The Away House was a weekend workshop looking into how people perceive trash. The international team comprised of students from the USA and Scotland was tasked with creating a project out of trash. Initially considered as a sculpture piece created from trash found around the metro stop Flora, it quickly evolved into a more in-depth project looking into the psychological aspects of how people view and understand something that has been thrown away. After finding the site of a semi-burnt house filled with trash, the concept became how to convince people of the continuing value of items understood as trash.

By exploring the house and yard, the team found items that were still usable and photographed them in their original location. From there the items were cleaned and displayed next to the photo of the condition the object was found. The team was able to bring attention to this space by stopping residents going about their day and asking opinions and questions about the house itself and the object that had been found. The story was slowly pieced together of what had happened in this seemingly well-off neighborhood to create such a dis-used, dangerous lot.

The team’s main goal was to bring awareness to how items of use can still be found within a seemingly worthless pile of trash.

International Team:Rebecca Roberts - Kansas, United States of AmericaLauren Izzett - Scotland, United KingdomSamantha Wai - Florida, United States of America

THE AWAY HOUSEPrague, Czech RepublicStudy Abroad Workshop

Prague

Photography | Research

Images:Right: Photography “Gothic Pinterest”Prague, Czech RepublicPhoto Courtesy of Lauren Izzett

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The Story

In the beginning there was an older couple who lived in their house with their large dogs. The husband had a habit of finding trash throughout Prague, bringing it home, and organizing it within the house and yard. After the dogs were taken out of the couple’s custody because they were too large for the couple to handle, the wife had tragically passed away. Over the next year the husband’s obsession with collecting trash had gotten worse and less organized.

When the husband passed away, the house, along with all its contents, was passed down to the son. With the option of cleaning the house and yard, and repairing it to the historic society’s standards, the son decided instead to attempt to burn down the house for the insurance money and build a new structure in its place, thus avoid the constrictive design measures. It had happened before in this neighborhood according to its residents, who told a story about the old chocolate/sweets factory suffering the same fate. From this point, the son was arrested for arson and the property has been in the state’s hands since that time.

Over the years, the residents of the neighborhood have block it off from their properties even to the extent of bricking up the main gate. Since that time, no attempt was made to clean the site, rather just hide it as a yard full of trash.

Images: Personal Photography1 “Community Display” | A collection of items found in the house2 “Before and After” | A photograph of the location the bowl was found alongside the restored bowl3 “Tea Time” | Restored tea cup found tin he house4 “Roof Outline” | Burnt timber of the roof5 “Garden Seating” | Piles of trash in the garden of the house6 “Stopa K Druhemu Zlocinu” | Burnt book on the basement stairs7 “Spoon” | A spoon in its original discarded location

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Benešov is a small village just south east of the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague. The task of Ateliér 651 was to create a revitalization plan based on first-hand data collection. With a focus on research, the international team travelled to Benešov during an immersion weekend. Various data collection techniques were used. First, the team started in Masaryk Square with instructions to walk away until each member found the edge of town and then return a different way. This mapping exercise was done without the aid of maps, GPS, or previous knowledge of the town. It allowed the team to map the entire city based on positive or negative experiences. The second type of data collected was through direct observation. Occupants were mapped based on age, gender, destination, etc. This gave a base line understanding of the people who lived in Benešov. Finally, during a public meeting the team met some of the residents who were able to give input based on a local’s point of view.

Based on this data, the team was able to create a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis. From the SWOT Analysis, goals were created to then be solved through individual projects created by the students on the team.

International Team:Lauren Izzett - Scotland, United KingdomChristine Turnbull - Scotland, United Kingdom Eliška Valtrová - Czech RepublicNúria Roig - MexicoDevarsh Kumar - IndiaRebecca Roberts - United States of America

Rhino 5 | Illustrator | Photoshop | Hand Sketching | Research

MASARYK SQUAREBenešov, Czech RepublicStudy Abroad Studio

Benešov

Images:Right: Photoraphy “Citizen’s Interest”Benesov, Czech RepublicPhoto Courtesy of the Town of Benesov

List of Individual Projects:Master Plan for BenešovMaster Plan for BenešovConnection to Konopiště CastleBicycle Paths of BenešovSkate ParkMasaryk Square

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Town Analysis

Strengths

Based upon the analysis collected the largest strength that Benešov claimed was the access to green spaces and parks both within and outside of the city. Most notably, Konopiště Castle, the former seat of Archduke Ferdinand, is located just outside the city walls with access to the castle itself and also a large park with paths for pedestrians, bicycles, and other activities. Konopiště Castle is one of the large event spaces for the town.

The amount of public activities sponsored by the town in another strength of Benešov. Events are hosted in the Culture Center (Kulturní Dům), and a large music event every year takes place in the main square, Masaryk Square (Masarykovo Náměstí). The square itself houses both the town’s welcome and information center and the local history museum.

In collaboration with the international team of students research data was collected about the town of Benesov. This analysis was done through first hand observation of the inhabitants in addition to data research in the local museum and online resoures.

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Weaknesses

While being a common place to live, Benešov is dependent on the jobs located in Prague. Not only does this diminish the economy of the local businesses, but it also creates a car dependent community. The satellite city loses its own character in deference to Prague, which draws its inhabitants. Benešov has also lost many of its important historic centers and buildings as the residents feel it is more of a place to sleep rather than a place to live.

The focus on cars creates numerous problems, the first being the fracture of the city’s urban fabric. Most apparent in the large highway which cuts the city off from the Konopiště Castle, it also creates a need for parking in all shopping districts such as Masarykovo Náměstí. With cars parking throughout the square, the historic feel of the cultural district is weakened along with the community’s value on its heritage.

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Goals for Benešov

Reinforce Identity To provide the community with well-designed spaces that act as a starting point for the town to create a new town identity with respect to the past.

Natural Environment To give the community usable green space which enables them to engage with the natural environment within the town.

Comminuty Spirit To create a public environment which allows the community to establish itself socially and allow them to develop and flourish as a whole.

Land Developed with Intention

To allow for the development of the disused areas of the town into useable community orientated spaces which are designed with purpose taking community needs into consideration.

People as the Priority To build an infrastructure that will allow people to be independent of cars and encourage the use of bike and foot as the most efficient means of travel through the town.

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To:PRAGUEČerčany Poříčí nad SázavouTýnec nad SázavouLešanyKrhanice

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Images:Left: Goals of Benesov Map: Each color represents a goal to be achievedRight: Examples of citizen participation in the data collection

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Images:Right: Diagramatic plan for the town of Benesov main square. It emphasizes the priority placed on the new pedestrian path

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Masaryk Square

Masarykovo Náměstí is the main square of Benešov. Bordered by multiple historic buildings such as the town’s local history museum, the culture center, and tourist welcome center, Masaryk Square has experienced a downturn in local relevance. Due to reasons such as a large influx of cars and large chain shopping franchises the city center has lost much of its historic importance.

The main goal of Masaryk Square was to provide a place of interaction for the residents of Benešov. The first step of achieving this was to limit car access and provide a place for pedestrian interaction. Interactions happen in two ways; passive or active. Passive interaction is the chance meetings such as seeing someone as you leave a shop, active interaction on the other hand is intentional meetings and group activities.

In order to achieve these two interactions within the square, nodes of activities were created. Distinct pedestrian paths acted as axis of the square where passive interaction can take place as residents pass through Masaryk Square. Active interaction nodes were created in various sized meeting spaces ranging from large focal points to small scale seating areas.

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As an exercise in client relations, master planning, and landscape design, the Abiquiu Courtyard Pavilion was a special opportunity as an undergraduate student. Commissioned by a local hotel owner, the courtyard pavilion was an inter-studio competition for a potential build project in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Working in teams of two, this fast paced project went through all stages of design from initial programming discussions and site analysis to plant selection within the master planned landscape. The most influential aspect of this project was the opportunity to meet and work closely with the client. Within the meetings with the client, it was our task to analyze both what the client said and showed that they wanted in order to determine what they needed architecturally.

The courtyard itself was oriented according to the views on the site in addition to the climate concerns. With the main pedestrian access crossing a large grove of trees, we were able to incorporate the existing landscape that the clients enjoyed into the final design. The courtyard building itself was split into two buildings, the large event space and the small event space. The large event space included one large meeting area to be used especially for weddings in addition to other large events, and four small corner rooms that could be used for small break out spaces. The smaller event space created more of an informal gathering area. Directly adjacent to the catering kitchen, this space housed the restrooms, serving kitchen, small event space, and a rooftop stargazing area.

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ABIQUIU COURTYARDAbiquiu, New Mexico3rd Place Interstudio Competition

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Images:Right: Personal Photoraphy “Wild Landscape”Abiquiu, New Mexico

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Landscape and Interiors

The interiors of the courtyard were inspired by Georgia O’Keefe’s painting of the surrounding landscapes. Each of the corner rooms were designed around a specific paintings of O’Keefe’s. This is seen in the color scheme of the rooms. Using stained concrete throughout, each of the rooms have special concrete coloring.

The landscape also reflects a Georgia O’Keefe painting, the poppy. Using the ‘Red Poppy’ and ‘Ram’s Skull’ the landscape palate was created with reds, whites, and browns. It was designed to show color through all seasons.

Overall, the largest influence for the Abiquiu Courtyard is adobe construction. It uses the adobe technique of the mud walls with large timber poles as the structural members. The poles are extended to create the overhead trellis.

Images:Left Top: Georgia O’Keefe Paintings and lighting fixtured for each corner roomLeft Middle: Native American patterningLeft Bottom: Corner rooms of the CourtyardRight: Floor plan of courtyard showing the four corner rooms and the back kitchen space

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Images:Left: Site Plan showing courtyard in relation to tree groveRight Top: Physical model of main courtyard entryLeft Bottom: Landscape inspiration of Georgia O’Keefe’s ‘Red Poppy’ with corresopinding landscape palate

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FABRICATION

WOODWORKING

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Travel Photography3 Countries

Travel Photography13 Countries

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CNC Router | Laser Cutting | 3D Printing | Hand Modeling

Multiple technological resources were used including 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC cutting, in addition to hand modeling. These models were created in various scales.

Particularly focused on creating diagrid structures, the 3D printer was instrumental in the `vmodeling of the projects. Created using the program Grasshopper, several types of the diagrid were created for both vertical and horizontal situations.

Images:Top Left: Manhattan Bus StopTop Right: Timber in the CityBottom: Waterworks

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Woodworking

CNC Router | Joinery | Furniture Design

IAPD 406: Digital Furniture Production

The first project of this seminar was a small box with a minimum of two different finger joint designs in addition to one carved piece. The joints that were designed for this box were a Morse code joint and a 90° finger joint inlay. Additional projects to be completed during the seminar include a computer cart and a coffee table or desk.

Additionally, this class has given the opportunity to be commissioned to build a set of boxes for a Kansas State University professor. Working with another student, these boxes will be completed in April of 2015.

Images:Top: Small box finger jointsBottom Left: Small box carve and inlayed 90° finger jointsBottom Right: Morse code finger joints

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Jewelry Design

Metal Work | Bead Work | 3D Printing

Jewelry design has a very close connection with architecture. Jewelry is about the design including aesthetics, usability, and style. Also similar to design school, jewelry designers create their own design style. After maturing in design over the years, the style showed here starts with simple bead work and progresses to a more industrial style using metal work. Additionally, the use of a 3D printer is a future for these designs. This will allow not only for one-of-a-kind pieces, but custom designed beads, pendants, and other jewelry making material to be used in the designs.

Rhinoceros paneling tools have been instrumental in creating 3 dimensional patterning for bracelets in a prototype 3D printed design.

Images: Personal PhotographyModel credit: Sarah McDonald and Renee Petty1 | Turquoise Earring2 | Jade and Pearl Necklace3 | Jade and Brass Earrings4 | Mother of Pearl Necklace5 | Swarovski crystal and freshwater pearl pendant6 | Rose Necklace7 | ‘Pokoj’ Clay pendant (Polish for Peace) 1

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EducationKansas State University | Anticipated Graduation May 2015 Masters of Architecture Graduate Thesis Project: High Court of the Hungarian Constitution

Czech Technical University - ČVUT | February 2014 - June 2014 Study Abroad | Prague, Czech Republic Faculty of Architecture

Hoefer Wysocki Architects | June 2013 - January 2015 Architectural Intern - Hawthorne Plaza Redevelopement Participated in entire design process from inital design proposal to site observation of the construction. The project used computer programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Photoshop. - Kansas State University Foundation Center Participated in design development. The project used computer programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Photoshop.

Weigel Library | August 2014 - Present Student Librarian

Graduate Teaching Assistant | August 2014 - December 2014 Architectural Programming

Neenan Archistruction | May 2012 - July 2012 Medical Planning and Design Intern

Work Experience

Technology Skills

Rhino 5-Grasshopper-Lady Bug-Maxwell Renderer

Google SketchUp 8Autodesk Revit 2014Autodesk 3DS MaxAutodesk AutoCAD

Adobe CS6-Photoshop-InDesign-Illustrator-Premier-Dreamweaver

Microsoft Office-Word-Excel-Powerpoint

CNC Router3D PrinterLaser Cutter

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LeadershipBellastock KC Coordinator | August 2014 - Present Initial organization for the flagship US branch non-profit architectural design + build workshop

Graduate Works Book Coordinator | January 2015 - March 2015 Organized and produced 2015 Graduate Works Book

AP Design Ambassador and Mentor | August 2011 - Present

APDPro Member + Advisory Board|August 2013 - Present This organization allows students the opportunity to participate in a program assisting them in the interaction with the professional field, alongside personal growth in their own career.

AIAS President | December 2012 - December 2013

AIAS Vice-President/President Elect | May 2012 - December 2012

Arvin W. Martin Memorial Scholarship | August 2014 - Present

Wendy Parks Acker and Douglas Parks Scholarship | 2012 - 2014

Palmquist Architecture and Design Scholarship | 2011 - 2014

Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society | 2013 - Present Top 7.5% of College Juniors

Honors and Awards Additional Interests

|| Jewelry Design|| Rock Climbing|| Photography|| Architectural History|| Travel|| Cultural Studies|| Woodworking|| Digital Fabrication||Furniture Design

Rebecca Marie Roberts13130 Homestead Lane | Olathe, KS 66061C | 913.449.2281E | [email protected] | [email protected]/pub/rebecca-roberts/b3/3a7/83/

Thank you for your consideration.

rebecca marie roberts | architecture + design portfolio

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