Rebecca Devlin5th year 2016FULL PORTFOLIO

Contents:RESUME

ELECTROLUX CLT

COMPUTATION TOOL

BAR IN PARK

ASHEVILLE BREW

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

PUBLIC MARKET

SMALL WORKS

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Education University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2011- 2016)- Bachelor of Architecture, Cum Laude . (May 2016)- Bachelor of Arts of Architecture, University Honors, Cum Laude . (May 2015)

Glenelg High School, Howard County, Maryland (2007-2011)- Advanced Research Laboratories: Architectural Design Program (2009-2011)

Worked with a team of professionals to revise and review construction documents for a large mixed-use residential complex // Analyzed various parts of a high density residential building for code compliance // Designed details for commercial building projects // Interacted directly with material manufactures to check specifi cations and request samples

Design Collective, Inc. . Intern . (Dec 2015- Jan 2016)+(Dec 2014- Jan 2015)

Worked individually on a variety of small commercial projects that included offi ce infi ll and commercial renovations // Projects ranged from inception to permit documentation, site visits and code compliance // Communicated with team members, engineers, contractors and the clients to quickly answer questions and improve project drawings // Interacted directly with co-workers and developers to produce marketing materials as well as BOMA calculations and analyze code compliance.

Bates Architects, Pc . Intern . (May 2015- August 2015)

Interacted directly with clients and worked independently on housing projects // Completed permit documentation and worked with county and city municipalities to receive building permits // Communicated with construction managers and individual clients to design, specify, and implement construction documents

Douglas Mader, AIA (sole proprietor) . Intern . (May 2014- Aug 2014)

Utilized SketchUp to create design development model // Consulted with clients on design of handicap accessible assisted living homes // Complied with the ADA guidelines to renovate existing home into assisted living apartments for the elderly // Worked with architect to produce designs, design development, and construction documents

Transforming Architecture . Intern . (June 2013- Aug 2013) Achievements

Leadership Experience

Relevant Experience

Skills Revit (Dynamo . Solar Analysis . Energy Analysis) . AutoCAD . Rhino (V-Ray) . Python . SketchUp . Climate Consultant . Adobe CS .

UNC Charlotte School of Architecture/ Northwood Ravin “Housing Inquiry” Design Competition:UNC Charlotte School of Architecture/ Northwood Ravin “Housing Inquiry” Design Competition:UNC Charlotte School of Architecture/ Northwood Ravin “Housing Inquiry” Design

Grand Prize (2015)UNC Charlotte School of Architecture/ Northwood Ravin “Housing Inquiry” Design

Grand Prize (2015)UNC Charlotte School of Architecture/ Northwood Ravin “Housing Inquiry” Design

Third Year Best Studio Project Book Award, Finalist (Spring 2014)Dean’s List, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2012- 2015)

American Institute of Architecture Students, UNC- Charlotte Chapter . Treasurer (Aug 2014- April 2016)

Planned the spending and managed the fi nancial accounts of the chapter. I budgeted weekly events, and advised the chapter president on conserving money. Organized a letter campaign for donations, which resulted in $1500 received donations. Over the course of the year, I worked with a budget of $8,000 for events that included professional workshops, mentorship events and social events. At the beginning of this position the chapter had $1,700 from the previous years fundraising, and through donations, dues, and fundraising I was able to add $2750 to that initial amount after operating expenses were met.

Alpha Kappa Psi, Eta Omega Chapter . Pledge Class Historian (Spring 2014) . Membership Committee (2014 - 2015)

Alpha Kappa Psi is a professional business fraternity focused on providing members with valuable leadership, networking, and management skills. The fraternity actively educates its members about the business world through guest speakers, workshops, and the pledging process. As the pledge class historian and a member of the executive board, I worked to organize all events put on, including set-up, delegation of tasks, and recording attendance. As the historian I was also tasked with recording all events and activities in a photo book and presenting it to the brotherhood.

UNC-Charlotte, School of Architecture .Student Ambassador . (Fall 2012 – Spring 2016)

During my time as student ambassador for the School of Architecture, I was primarily tasked with assisting the fi rst-year admissions interview days. During these events I would work directly with faculty to interview potential students and provide opinions on each candidate. During information sessions, I led discussions about the school and its culture, as well as informing potential students and their guardians about the educational benefi ts and programs available within the School of Architecture.

Working closely with team members to realize the client’s goals // Continuously analyzing projects for code compliance// Exploring options for utilizing Revit as a design and documentation tool // Conveyed design intent on multiple high-density residential projects ranging in development from schematic design to construction documentation

BB+M Architecture. . Intern . (June 2016 - Current)

ELECTROLUX CLTFALL / 2015. BEORKREM . PARTNER: LEANNE BYRDTIME. OCCUPANY. COLLABORTATION

The projects’ premise was that the appliance manufacturer, Electrolux, was commissioning a corporate headquarters in Uptown Charlotte. The program required included four types of offi ce departments, a food vendor, and a corporate museum. The two main challenges of the projects were the site context and program aggregation. The site was located between two busy streets and alongside a light-rail station. Each of these features was at least twelve feet of elevation change apart, causing a circulation issue. An elevated plaza helps traverse the topography and guide the visitors to the axis of the main entry. The circulation issue led to the creation of three distinct entrances to the building; one servicing the light-rail, the plaza, and the street entrance.

The problem of program aggregation was solved using time, occupancy type, and collaboration. Each programs time of use was analyzed, then, depending on the level of privacy needed, the program would be placed in the building form. This allowed for the private corporate culture to be maintained while also allowing visitors further up into the building. The museum was used to erode the division of program in the lower half of the building by placing the galleries on different levels using a vertical circulation system. Atriums within the adjoining offi ce space were created to foster collaboration between corporate departments.

event space

test kitchen

gallery 8

gallery 4

gallery 2

gallery 6

gallery 3

Public

Private

ELECTROLUX CLTThe rear entrance of the offi ce tower houses a dine-in restaurant, loading dock, and entryway with main-level connecting stair.

The Electrolux museum is meant to employ local artists to design exhibitions with the theme of appliances as art.

The offi ce space is aggregated to allow for maximum collaboration between departments.

ELECTROLUX CLTOn the exterior of the building, the program is directly correlated with the double skin façade fi ns. The fi ns are stationary and are angled for the maximum shading potential at each programs peak sun exposure. This double skin was detailed and then analyzed through energy analysis and solar analysis programs.

detail building section: parapet . double skin . groundsummer solstice: double skin

winter solstice: double skin

SPRING / 2016 . ELLINGER . BEORKREMPARAMETRIC PROGRAM SELF-AGGREGATION

Why?In many work environments, program is placed on the fl oor plate without thinking about its relationship to the sun. Modern work environments still suffer from this problem. LMN Architects have realized this and evaluated their offi ce space in a similar manner. The tool aims to improve the overall environment and natural lighting levels inside a building.

What does the tool do?The tool aims to place a program on the fl oorplate to optimize the available natural light at the programs peak occupancy time. Four different programs will be analyzed, all with different peak use hours. The programs include offi ce, café, gallery, and restaurant, all of which were taken from the previous comprehensive studio project. Once the program is given a general location will be further narrowed based on the public or private designation and size requirements. Through replicating this process for each program, a building can be aggregated for optimal solar comfort. The tool is designed so that the user may us whatever fl oorplate type and shape they need to. The tool has been verifi ed on many different types of fl oorplate shapes.

Final Poster Layout

COMPUTATION TOOL+

BAR IN PARKSPRING/ 2015 . FORGET . GROUP STUDIO

AGGREGATION . NEIGHBORHOOD

Working with a local development fi rm, Northwood Ravin, this studio endeavored to analyze modern multi-family housing developments. Initially the conceptual schemes were developed, then narrowed to the fi nal six. This ‘Bar in Park’ scheme is one of the six fi nal schemes and the one I primarily worked on.

This scheme is an investigation of one building to house all the programmatic needs of the development. The bar is aligned to the north south axis . It follows precedents of bar schemes, in particular Le Corbusier’s Unité, as Veterans Park is to the west. The parking for the structure becomes a large stepped terrace of roofs, which tie the site to the park. A street front building of commercial and live-work spaces draws visitors from the park and also Central Avenue from the north.

The circulation towers in the mass and the building’s structural logic separate the mass into different neighborhoods inside the building. These are negotiated through plan and section to create different living units and different social interactions amongst the neighborhoods. The social hierarchy dictates which stair tower each resident uses.

These neighborhoods extend to the logic of entry and parking. Each stair tower allows access to specifi c zones in the building and the parking is divided for the zones

Neighborhood Unit Axonmetric

as well. Each entrance into parking goes to a different level for residents in specifi c zones. Neighborhood Aggregation in Bar

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BAR IN PARKThe three neighborhoods explore aggregation through tenant type. For example: allowing family units to be with other family units.

This scheme allows for maximum use of the existing park space. Additional park space is added through the embedded parking garage.

ASHEVILLE BREWSPRING / 2015. NELSON

VIEWS. PUBLIC. PRIVATE

Brewmasters

Returning Brewmasters

Brewhouse

Breweries

Sun on SiteSun on SiteSun on Site

Public vs. PrivatePublic vs. Private

Focus ViewsFocus Views

Formal LogicFormal Logic

The program is an experimental brewers retreat located in the mountains surrounding Asheville, North Carolina. Masterbrewers will come and brew experimental beer for one week, and then return in a month to sample their concoctions. This way there would be six brewers constantly at the site; the brewers and the returning brewers. There is also the element of public entertain-ment. A public bar is opened when the brewers have a bath of beer ready for public tastings.

This project responds to the directionality of the road and of the town of Asheville. The main building contains a beer hall, which includes a communal kitchen and seating. This is the most public part of the project and is meant to mix the public, brewers, and returning brewers. The beer hall overlooks the microbreweries on the lower level. The brewer’s cabins are located on the same level as their microbreweries, giving them direct access to their work. The returning brewers cabins are located on the same level as the beer hall, separated by a private walkway. These cabins are associated with the beer hall as that’s where the retuning brewers will be most. Formally, the main building responds to the road, while the cabins and façade details are in response to scenic view of Asheville.

ASHEVILLE BREWThe facade responds to the road and the view of Asheville. Glass encases the rear facade, while a wooden rain wall is presented on the front facade.

The form of the building strives to navigate the steep terrain in a simple and accessible manner.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUMFALL / 2014. WONG

VIEWS. EXTENSION. NATURE

In the design process the natural environment of the surrounding Washington Park further integrated with this new museum addition. Upon visiting the site it was noted that the existing museum did not interact very successfully with the outside environment. The site analysis focuses on the views present in the site and that of those of the procession through the museum’s surroundings. The main curve of the form is a play off of the existing museums. This new curved form is then extruded and branched off of to form more of a meandering form. With the linear forms that extend out into the landscape, views of the existing landscape are created. The extending forms focus the visitor’s experience of the site and their reaction to nature. Each of the views presented are located within the studios and exhibits of the museum and are meant to further engage the children.

Another form of the project that is used to present the nature that surrounds the museum is the materiality of the building itself. The glass and concrete materials used on the exterior strive to achieve weightlessness within the landscape. This crisp and simple style of exterior could be seen as a contrast to the obtrusive form of the building itself. The idea of weightlessness was further enforced in the detail of the construction of the building.

Program Aggregation

CHILDREN’S MUSEUMThe learning studios are extended out into the landscape, creating unique armatures of the building for each programmatic element.

The views from each of the learning studios are meant to facilitate the children’s connection with nature and their surroundings. Different apertures are associated with individual program types.

PUBLIC MARKETFALL / 2014 . FORGET

SHIFTING. BANDING.

program aggregation . banding . strucural

Upon visiting the public market site in Wilmington, it was found that Market Street was the main thoroughfare to the Cape Fear River. Many pedestrians were using the sidewalks passing by the site, making public circulation a major consideration of project development. The design process began with the aim to bring those pedestrians up and into the proposed market. The concept of landscape urbanism was initially developed, though the building evolved further into more architectural forms.

The public market’s program is divided into three bands including a two-level grocery market, circulation and interior space, and administration and prepared food stalls. The concept of banding was originally derived from landscape urbanism precedents, which also leads to the ramping found throughout the project. The ramps are gently sloping and allow visitors to traverse easily though the entire building. This idea of differentiated banding is carried throughout the project. With this project, I really reveled in designing a banded building; formally, programmatically, and structurally, while still maintaining a dialogue with urban space.

circulation through site

PUBLIC MARKETThe idea of banding is continued and explored in the structural systems. Each programmatic band is though of as a unique structural system. This is articulated though the structural materials and connections.

The front façade has multiple entrances in order to encourage movement through the public market space.

L. F. D.

POSTER COMPETITIONThe Northwood Ravin Design Charette was a school wide competition. Students were asked to design a site intervention that would resolve the existing site plan and proposed buildings. Very little constraints were given to the contestants. The competitors were encouraged to work in partners as they only had 48-hrs to submit a proposal. My partner and I focused on the existing apartment buildings, the surrounding neighborhood housing, and the adjacent park. We strived to create new public space that would better integrate the apartment blocks with the existing area.My partner, Theron Hobbs, and I were selected as the grand prize winners with our board titled NeighborSpace.

Acetabulum AbstractionAcetabulum Abstraction is a computational project developed using Rhino in conjunction with Grasshopper. The form chosen of further development is an acetabulum bone- the concave bone connecting the pelvis bone and the femur. This form was chosen for its large concave surface and ornate bone cavities. The form was then abstracted using a variety of computational methods, different features were further designed to be more prominent in the composition. Once a satisfactory form was found, the three dimensional model was designed. The waffl ed form was designed using Grasshopper; the form was waffl ed in a way that the both main cavities were equally represented. Though both cavities were very different forms, they played pivotal roles within the composition.