EVStudio | February 2022 - current
Denver, CO | Specializes in Multi-Family, Commercial and Recreation Design | Diverse Portfolio of Colorado Projects
My time at EVStudio has been spent across their Multi-Family and Commercial Studios, where I've had the benefit of designing and assisting Construction administration efforts on a diverse cast of project types and sizes.
From vast 500+ unit Apartment Complexes and Multi-Family developments with double-digit dwelling structures, to small renovations of Single-Family condominiums in quaint Mountain towns and Restroom remodels at remote, public horse-racing grounds, I've gained architectural experience on projects of greatly varying sizes, budgetary restraints, design timelines, and urban or suburban locations.
I am thankful that during this short three-year period (and counting), I've been able to become a well-rounded designer with valuable knowledge, skills, and experiences in my tool belt.
Below, you will find several—but only a fraction of the total amount of—projects that have transformed me into the Architectural Designer I am today.
AURORA AMENITY CENTER
Aurora, CO - Suburb of Denver
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(View of Pool Deck - Community Party Room [Left] & Locker Rooms and Pool Equipment Spaces [Right])
This Amenity Center was my first exposure to designing around and coordinating with the engineers of Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB), which offered completely new opportunities and challenges than the typical stud- and steel-framed structures I had previously designed.
While achieving an Exterior Thermal Envelope that is easily finished and installed is a tricky challenge, the unique 3-Dimensional "waterfalling" form of the Elevation offers unique methods of introducing natural light, interior decor and HVAC equipment to the interior spaces.
Nestled nearby and servicing a truly massive development of over 900 Single Family production homes, this Amenity Center provides rentable Community Party spaces, as well as a Fitness Center and exterior Pool for use by all tenants. Located within a predominantly Agricultural area of Aurora, the design aesthetic is a "Modern Farmhouse" style. With its white Board and Batten walls, standing seam shed roofs and covered porticos, and long, tiered forms, this rustic Amenity Center stays rooted in its farming environment.
My contributions to this project were primarily—but not limited to—the following:
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STRUCTURAL COORDINATION | Accomodated PEMB Framing and Rough Openings into design.
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DETAILING | Drafted a full suite of Architectural & connection-to-PEMB detail drawings
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LOCKER ROOM LAYOUT & FIXTURES | Crafted designs to maxmize flow and cut off lines of sight
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IECC COMPLIANCE | Detailed insulation systems applied outside of PEMB at walls and roofs
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POST-PERMITTING | Handled RFI & Submittal revisions & coordination during Construction phase
BOISE APARTMENTS
Boise, Idaho
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(16 Apartment Units over Leasing Center, Tenant Mailroom, and Cafe/Brunch Food Establishment)
This Mountain-Modern Apartment was my first exposure to Vertically-oriented Mixed Use design.
I welcomed the challenges of rectifying the premium 'street appeal' and ease of access for the Ground Level commercial spaces with the subdued aesthetic and privacy of the Multi-Family dwelling units above. Intentional use of Vertical scales and wooden vs. masonry finishes are employed to effectively mark the existence and entrances of two separate programs.
Located within a shopping complex at the foothills of the Boise Mountains, heavy emphasis was placed on a connection to and improvement of the current shopping experience, namely, through the addition of tenant spaces for food service establishments and outdoor-apparel retailers. Located along the path of an above-ground passenger train route, an Outdoor Performing Arts venue was designed to capitalize on its proximity to public transit and shopping centers. Flowing gable roofs, peaked dormers, and protruding canopies help situate the buildings amongst their neighboring Boise Mountains.
My contributions to this project were primarily—but not limited to—as follows:
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RE-DESIGN | Inherited the project at a 50% CD level from a separate EVStudio branch office & begun replacing ground level Residential Units and design features with Commercial spaces per Client Request
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COORDINATION | Rectified new building entrances & vertical egress cores with Civil and Landscape Architecture designs
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VISUALIZATION | Prepared Rendered Images as exhibits of design changes for client approval
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CONCEPTUALIZATION | Designed a Performing Arts Venue when added to our Scope of Work
LONE TREE APARTMENTS
Lone Tree, CO - Suburb of Denver
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(Site Observation Photo - Documenting the Progress of Suspended Canopy Installation + Correctness of Installed Material Transitions)
This 6-Building Mixed-Use development was my first experience with Construction Administration and Permitting on a project of such large scale. At a total of 540 apartment Units—split evenly into 2 phases of 270 Units each—was a unique lesson in handling the triage efforts and observation reports of Construction Administration phase while simultaneously applying the better judgement of hindsight and lessons learned to the ongoing Pre-Permit construction documentation phase.
I was responsible for assisting the the Project Architect on frequent OAC Meetings and Site Walks. I would document via Site Observation Reports any incorrect installations, conditions of materials, and finishes per the construction documents. If any architectural details were found to be faulty, they were corrected and issued as ASI's for Phase 1 and included in updated Construction Documents for Phase 2.
During Phase 2, I assisted the progression of Construction Documents through Life Safety/Accessibility Plans for entire Buildings and individual Unit types, adding annotations and detail callouts to Building Elevations, revising and creating additional details for unique conditions, and coordinating the locations of HVAC penetrations at the exterior to not interfere with operable fenestrations and the seamless appearance of the Elevation.
My contributions to this project were primarily—but not limited to—as follows:
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PHASED DESIGN | Contributed on-site Construction Administration of Phase 1 (Buildings 1-3), Construction Documentation of Phase 2 (Buildings 4-6), and tracked revisions within both
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SITE OBSERVATION | Photographed for Site Visits and conducted Field Observation Reports
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DETAILING | Altered detail drawings for Phase 2 Permit Sets and re-issued revised Phase 1 sets
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COLLABORATE | Ensured Structural Framing and Mechanical fixtures were represented globally within Architecture Drawings
EVERGREEN RECREATION CENTER
Evergreen, CO
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(Phase 1 | 2 Basketball Courts & Running Track at Indoor Gymnasium)
This project was a multi-phased Addition and Renovation to the languishing existing facility—Buchanan Park Recreation Center. Designed in the 1990s and desiring an expansion to the variety of indoor sporting facilities and amount of restrooms, three (3) free-standing structures and one (1) renovation of the interior were proposed. EVStudio provided the client with diagrams and advice on the best methods of phasing each design as to reduce the effects to current operations of the facility. Those Phases are as listed below:
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PHASE 1 | 14,000 FT2 Indoor Gymnasium with (2) Full-Size Basketball Courts within a 98' x 132' Running Track. The voluminous space is serviced by a PEMB Structure and exposed HVAC systems.
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PHASE 2 | 4,250 FT2 Renovation of the current Admin Suite, Reception Area, and Restrooms. This Phase provided 7 additional private offices and 2 Multi-user restrooms.
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PHASE 3 | 11,700 FT2 8-Lane Competition Lap Pool, including 7,500 FT2 of Pool Deck, 1,600 FT2 of Locker Rooms, and 3,000 FT2 tiered Spectator Mezzanine. At the exterior, a wooden boardwalk and diving platform was designed to provide direct access to a man-made reservoir and beachfront.
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PHASE 4 | 2,175 FT2 Weightlifting and Cardio Machine space with direct access to Phase 1's Gymnasium. The double-high space is serviced by a PEMB Structure and exposed HVAC systems.
My contributions to this project were primarily—but not limited to—as follows:
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DESIGN LEAD | Guided the Locations & Order of Construction Phases as to Reduce the Interruption of Business Operation during Active Construction. Provided Easier Access to under-fixtured Locker Rooms and new Restroom Facilities.
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SPACE PLANNING | Conceptualized, Designed, and Drafted Floor Plans & Elevations for all Phases per Client Pro Formas.
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VISUALIZATION | Selected all Finishes and Developed Renderings. Designed Conceptual-level Mechanical & Structural systems.
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DIAGRAMMING | Developed Spatial Adjacency Diagrams, Exterior Elevation Sketches, and Floor Plan Options for an Open Proposal.
AURORA TOWNHOMES
Lone Tree, CO - Suburb of Denver
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(7-Plex Building Render - Corrugated Roofline Along Streetscape)
This development of 10 Townhome buildings was my first experience in project management. As well, it was my first IRC-driven project.
Tasked by the previous outside Architect of Record, EV took over the project at 50% CD level and guided it past a great many challenges into Permitting and active construction. This proved to be difficult, yet rewarding, as there was frequent turnover of decision makers from the contracting Architect, a changing cast of EVStudio junior designers placed on the project, and even several reviewers from the Building Department. On a weekly basis, out-of-contract requests were made and the Supplemental Service fees were flying around for a project that was poorly coordinated before finding its way to our desks. I learned how monstrous Scope Creep could prove to be during this project.
Despite these roadblocks, we were able to provide expertly detailed and reviewed Drawing Sets to the tune of over 550 sheets—with a half dozen of designers located in multiple EVStudio offices and with part-time commitments, no less.
My contributions to this project were primarily—but not limited to—as follows:
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OUTSOURCED LABOR | Served as AoR since Design-Builder lacked resources to complete project. Provided CD and CA services
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MANAGEMENT | Led a team of novice and experienced designers across multiple Studios and Office Locations while navigating frequent Added Scope and delivering timely submissions
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CLIENT RELATIONS | Acted as the Project Manager and main point of contact to 3 Architects from the Owner / Design-Builder throughout CD’s, Permitting, and 3 phases of Supplemental Services
EVERGREEN LAKEHOUSE
Evergreen, CO
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(Renders - (3) Alternates Exhibiting Differing Finish Materials and Seasonal Conditions)
Building on a continued relationship with Evergreen Parks and Recreation Group, this project was an RFP to general contractors to price the cost it would take to refurbish and create an addition to the existing Lakehouse. Ultimately, the cost turned out to be too prohibitive and the rpoject will be pushed to 2025, where design and construction factors into a new year's budget.
Recognizing a flaw in the current facilities operations during hosted Wedding ceremonies, the Parks and Rec team wanted to remodel their present office into a Powder Room for the Brides and Bridesmaids. With no extra space in the current Lakehouse, the client turned to EV to propose an office addition that partially or fully utilized the existing roof overhang.
Located along the prime lake-facing Elevation of the Building and visible to the nearby Highway, this addition needed to be designed from premium and matching finishes. We didn't need to look far, as the rest of the Lakehouse was designed from mass Log Walls and Stone wainscots.
My contributions to this project were primarily—but not limited to—as follows:
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VISUALIZATION | Developed multi-seasonal renders that exhibited (3) design alternates.
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MATERIAL SELECTION | Ordered samples of non-combustible exterior finishes that complied with High-Altitude flammability restrictions and shared with the Parks and Recreation client.
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OUTREACH | Toured Client’s existing facility and confirmed necessities in new addition.
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DRAFTING | Modeled existing conditions, designed all 3 alternate and prepared RFP packages.
GREELEY APARTMENTS
Greeley, CO
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(Render - Community Party Room at Tenant Clubhouse)
This 11-building Multi-Family development was my first experience in being a supportive, secondary designer.
While I wasn't acting as the lead designer of the Multi-Family structures, I was tasked with detailing them as well as designing the stepping facades of Tenant Garages and the interior design of the Clubhouse. [pictured above] I was the primary point-of-contact for coordination purposes between the Architectural group and the Civil, Structural and MEP engineers for the entirety of CD's. This included ensuring all Assemblies and penetrations were built, sealed and fire-proofed correctly in all Sets. I corrected Unit Plans and Egress Stair Sections to per ANSI requirements.
Predominantly, I took charge on developing the entire Architectural Detail suite for the project and worked hand in hand with our QAQC manager to fine tune them. These details finished quite air-tight and were ultimately used numerous times on successive projects.
My contributions to this project were primarily—but not limited to—as follows:
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ACCESSIBILITY | Adjusted Cabinetry, Operable Fixtures, and accessible path & clearances within all Units to satisfy ANSI codes.
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COMPLIANCE | Ensured architectural assemblies possessed adequate Fire, STC and shear ratings.
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VERTICALITY | Modified Elevations and Sections to correspond to detailing from Architecture and other disciplines, as well as all grading & foundational conditions
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DETAILING | Fabricated Architectural Details for the project and a firm-wide Standards library.
CROWN POINTE ACADEMY (K-2)
Longmont, CO
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(Render (by Project Team Member - Entrance Canopy and Academy Branding at Child-Dropoff Loop)
This K-2 educational facility was my first experience with a project affected by multiple permitting AHJs and their unique Child-Safety and code requirements.
As any Architect can attest to, you can end up in quite a bind when two separate decision-makers make demands at odds with each other. Typically, that conflict occurs between Client Requests and Code requirements—but here, the AHJ's requests were the contradictions. Ultimately, Child Care code requirements ending up driving the designs and fixtures of the Pre-K and Kindergarten spaces while IRC controlled the Business and other Education occupancies.
Outside of the challenges, this project had plenty opportunities for exceptional design and personal growth. The opportunity to design Custom graphics and reveals in the Stucco Facades and develop branded signage for the Academy reminded me that Architecture is ultimately a business of people, and the most satisfaction you can achieve is reinforcing a client's identity, image & beliefs through their new Architectural home. All material selections were carefully made to reflect the colors, scale and interests of the younger student body.
My contributions to this project were primarily—but not limited to—as follows:
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COORDINATION | Ensured Thermal Envelope and Waterproofing requirements were maintained at wood-stud to steel superstructure transitions, HVAC and RTU penetrations and supports, through-wall Scuppers, and canopy roofs.
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CUSTOM GRAPHICS | Provided unique Stucco reveals and milled-Aluminum Signage to assist the Academy in re-branding their professional image at this New Built structure.
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BUILT-INS | In addition to vetting and improving typical details, I developed unique details for Tiered Seating and Performance Platforms, under-stage retractable chair-storage carts and doors, through-wall transactional windows, and much more.
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FINISHES | Compiled, vetted + verified, and specified an entire physical collection of Interior and Exterior Finish samples
Manica Architecture - Summer 2021
Kansas City, KS | Specializes in Sporting Venue Design | Assisted on Projects in Italy
My time at Manica Architecture was spent assisting the Schematic Design (Progetto Definitivo in Italy) of an undisclosed Soccer Stadium in Italy. A majority of this time went towards the outfitting and design of spaces on the Event and Main Concourse levels. In addition, I assisted the design of a Field Level Club, Private Suites and Lounges, and the Press Level areas. Some time was spent on building Sections, Sightline Sections, and seat counts.
(The following renders were created by another project teammate.)
(View of Seating Bowl - 30,000 Seat Capacity - Expansion Variant)
(View of Main Concourse - Concessions and Team Store)
(Event Level - Full Stadium Plan)
(Main Concourse Level - Full Stadium Plan)
I was responsible for calculating the exact amount of seats in both the Standard capacity and 30k Expansion variants of the Seating Bowl. This entailed counting and totaling up each individual seat in the Seating Count Plan below.
(Seat Count Plan - Standard Capacity Variant)
I also spent some time detailing Section Views. Picture below is the the Transverse Section. My duties included assigning the correct Color to match the Programming of the rooms, ensuring there was adequate clearance below structural elements, and placing in ceilings.
(Transverse Section)
I was responsible for detailing the Sightline Sections below. I measured the C-Values of each seating row (the amount of clearance from a viewer's eye level to the head of the fan in the row ahead) and ensured both the Rake (incline of the seating bowl) and depths of the treads were code compliant.
(Sightline Section - West Stand)
(Sightline Section - North Stand)
Catalogue of Students' Work - ARCH 491: Vertical Urbanism
At the behest of the Studio professor, I compiled this catalogue of Students' Work from the course ARCH 491. In addition to organizing this catalogue, I participated in Group 1, whose project is titled "The Crescendo.
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the issues with Urban Density. Social distancing, coupled with remote work, has drastically reduced the ridership of mass transit systems; office buildings are nearly empty; restaurants struggle to survive without indoor dining. Through the design of a mixed-use High-rise Tower and Public Plaza, students have theorized how to rectify these issues. Through interdisciplinary teams of Architecture and Landscape Architecture students, the creation of sustainable, healthful ,and safe urban neighborhoods was made.
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SchraderGroup Architects - Summer 2019
Philadelphia, PA | Specializes in K-12 Design
Anne Frank Elementary School Addition
Philadelphia, PA
All Drawings I detailed during the Design Development Phase were overseen by Devin Bradbury (AIA) & Paige Geldrich (AIA).
Responsibilities for DD Drawing Sets
• Typical Classroom Detailing - Added render textures, furniture groups, Wall-Mounted Objects & Casework and Respective Callout Tags, Created Ceiling & Lighting Plans
• Typical Bathroom Detailing - Tagged All Fixtures, Created Room Elevations, Added Dimensions, Located all ADA Compliant Stall Grab Bars and Assemblies
• Revit Modeling - Modeled Building Roof, Placed Furniture, Added All Textures and Paints, Placed All Casework, Populated Media Center & SGI spaces, & Detailed Facades
• ‘Addition Wing’ Full-size Plans - Tagged Rooms, Windows, Doors, Wall Materials & Wall-Mounted Objects, Took Sections, Added Dimensions and Structural Grid
• Modeled Immediate Site Plan - Created Play Areas and Activity Loop
• Created Renders & Video Fly-By
The scope of this project was to bridge two unconnected wings of a K-2 Philadelphia school with a new building containing the new admin location, a larger cafeteria and learning stairs, a media center and SGI, and lastly more classrooms.
I was responsible for 3D modeling much of the addition's exterior, applying material and color finishes to the interior spaces, adding casework and furniture into the spaces, superimposing the winding walking paths to the exterior yard (pictured below). In addition to making fixes to the Revit Model and drawings, I was also charged with setting up and creating a rendered fly-through video, shown above; establishing, rendering, and tagging interactive 360-degree renders to the isometric plan below; and creating preliminary renders for interior and exterior spaces.
Harry S. Truman High School - Library Re-Design
Levittown, PA
Given the loose criteria of reducing the amount of computer pods and bookcases within the library in favor of group seating and collaboration spaces, I was given free reign in all other aspects of this preliminary design to be shown to the school.
I created the gridded pattern along the floor and ceiling which respond to the vaguely-defined spatial areas within the library, decided upon the layout of the furniture in the room, encapsulated previously-exposed steel columns with high-top work surfaces and an aluminum casing, designed the study pods and breakout space in the rear of the library, decided upon the variations among the drop ceiling and lighting fixture types, and the layout of bookcases within the room.