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Drury University School of Performance Arts

Joplin, MO Reflection Chapel

Congaree Swamp Water Research Lab

Bamiyan Vally Culture Center

EnCompass

Silk Road Exhibition

Swiss Army Display System

Bodega

The Story Of The Lonley Wolf

Digi-Dex

Posters & Art

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DRURY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of PERFORMANCE ART

Revealing the Illusion

When acting, dancing, music and set design come together an illusion is created on stage to tell a story. This performance arts building reveals the illusion that is brought to the stage through a program consisting of a central lobby space that acts as a connection between the class rooms and theater. Classrooms with glass walls look into the lobby space onto the theater in order for students to have a sense that their education has a larger end result while also allowing visitors to get a behind scenes look of the theater.

The theater was just not a programmatic design problem but also a lesson in integrated building systems. Systems such as HVAC and structural support the concept of revealing the illusion through structural elements that can be viewed on the interior rather than the exterior and with visible HVAC components.

JOPLIN,MO REFLECTION CHAPEL

A Journey To Recovery

This chapel located in Joplin, MO acts as a sanctuary for people of the city and visitors to reflect both on the

current state of the recovering city and the destruction that occurred due to the tornado. When entering the chapel a large glass, steel and wood structure gives visitors a view on to the park providing a place to reflect on how far the city has come since May, 2011. When walking further into the chapel visitors then enter a slashed corten structure that is a place of reflecting on oneself and the past. This rusted portion of the building alludes to the destruction of the tornado on the outside, but the dim interior space lit by the piercing

CONGAREE SWAMP WATER RESEARCH LAB

Manufacturing Nature The research lab’s form is three joined buckminsterfullerenes or “buckyballs”, and when heated can contain a single water molecule in order for H2O to be studied in its purest form. Parametrically constructed the water research lab is an example of how natural forms can be reconstructed and manufactured digitally. Like nature the research lab is ever changing and can be dissembled and reassembled in different locations and configurations. The model of the research lab was constructed form templates made in Rhino and then laser cut. The base , which mimics the uneven swamp land, was made by CNC’ ing a wood base and then filling the it with clear polyester casting resin to mimic water.

TECHNOLOGYOBJECT EMOTION EXPERIENCE

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PAST

PERSONAL MEMORY

PHYSICAL

LOCALS

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STORIES

TRADITIONS

PRESENT

COLLECTIVEMEMORY

EMPHEMERAL

SITE

COMMUNITY

VISITORS

CONNECTIONS

EXPERIENCE

MEMORY PRESERVATION

IDEAARCHITECTURE CONTAINS IDEAS

PEOPLE CONTAINMEMORIES

ARCHITECTURE THEN PROVOKES AND ENHANCES MEMORIES AROUND IDEAS

BAMIYAN VALLEY CULTURAL CENTERCreating Memories Through Technology and Architecture

BUY

PROMOTE

PROTECT

PROFIT

OCCUPY

TEACH

SHARECONNECT

PRESERVE

CREATE

INTERACT

OBSERVE

ACTIVITIES OF BOTH LOCALS AND VISITORSCONNECTING THE 12 VILLAGES OF BAMIYANCurrently Bamiyan is not considered a city but made up of 12 villages. The cultural/ agricultural facility will provide a place for all 12 village to take part in the activities. Establishing a sense of culture and boundaries that enhance memories.

BAZAAR HISTORY AGRICULTURE

CONNECTION OF CONTRADICTIONS

HISTORY

PEOPLE NEW OLD

CROSSROADSThe Bamiyan Valley has been the crossroads for where east meets west since the creation of the Silk Road trade root. This has made the valley a hub for the exchange of ideas and goods across Europe and Asia.

MUSEUM

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

BAZAAR

CONNECTION OF CONTRADICTIONS PROGRAMMING

HISTORY

PEOPLE NEW OLD

MUSEUM

-PERMINAT EXHIBITION-FLEXIBLE EXHIBITION SPACE-INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS-CONNECTS HISTORY TO THE PRESENT

BAZAAR

-SELLING OF LOCAL PRODUCE TO VISITORS-INTERACTION BETWEEN VISITORS AND LOCALS COOKING CLASSES-EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE AND MONEY

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION FACILITY

-TEACHES LOCALS HOW TO SUSTAIN THEMSELVES AND LOOK AT FARMING IN A NEW WAY-VISITORS CAN VIEW THE CROPS FROM ABOVE AND LEARN ABOUT HOW EACH LEADS TO A PRODUCT

INFO CENTER

-PROVIDES INFO ON HOW TECHNOLOGY IS INTEGRATED - PROVIDES INFORMATION NEEDED TO EXPERIENCE SITE

AGRICULTURE SCHOOL

INFO CENTER

EnCompass in association with the World Heritage Convention of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) strives to bring awareness to cultural heritage sites in danger due to the effects of modern intrusions.

Creating Links

History

Culture

Community

Future

ompassNEBranding and Logo Design

EVER LADES

CHAN HAN

KOSOVO

BAMIYAN

Encompass promotes preservation by bringing awareness to historical objects in a way that is meaningful to modern society. “The Silk Toad: Connecting Countries and Beliefs exhibit promotes both a better understanding of the historical trading route along with a the history of major religions that are prominent in todays society.

The circles in the design represent different religions spread along the trial. I chose to use a circle due to its infinite shape. Compared to the circle xs are used to represent locations , or tangible areas of the Silk Road.

SILK ROAD EXHIBITIONSignage and Exhibit Space

BODEGA, MEN’S SKIN CARE SET

Location

Belief

Entrance of Exhibit

SWISS ARMY DISPLAY SYSTEM Movable Display System Inspired by the Swiss Army Knife, this multifunction display system can be adjusted and reconfigured to display both art and sculpture. Like a Swiss Arm Kinfe this system fold within itself for space saving storage..

This project consisted of developing a layout for display panels, pedestals and seating in order to transform the existing circulation space into an art gallery. By using the display panels as dividers new siting spaces were formed from the once open lobby area.

Jefferson CollegeArt Gallery

BODEGA, MEN’S SKIN CARE SET

This project was developed by selecting one color and then creating a color board that inspired a theme. A muted turquoise color lead to the selection of two additional colors which drove the design centered on Art Deco era Cuba. This initial concept developed into a final men’s’ skin care line packaged in a cigar box.

Product Design

BODEGA, MEN’S SKIN CARE SET

Product Design

A Tale of Giving

The Lonely Wolf

As the ground slowly thawed and the stark twigs of plants began to grow little green bloom telltale signs of rebirth and activity associated with the upcoming holiday: Valentine’s Day. As the forest buzzed with the anticipation of creatures big and small the Lonely Wolf crept further to the back of her den. It was not that she did not like the holiday; it held great mean-ing to her and all other wolves. Stories have been passed on for generations of wolves about the Lupercalia festival held in honor of the she wolf that raised two human cubs, which later became the holiday that both humans and creatures celebrate far and wide, quickly forgetting the origins of the holiday they hold so dearly to their hearts while recreating hearts. But as humans forgot their gratitude toward wolves for saving of their own kind they gradually began to see the wolf as a threat, leaving the Lonely Wolf and others like her without a pack. After spending many years howling in search for a companion the Lonely Wolf accepted the fact that she was the only one of her kind left in her part of the wood so she decided to find company in the other creatures of the woods. But as she approached the rabbits, deer, porcu-pines, birds, mice and even snakes of the forest she realized that her sad howling had scared the creatures to the point they would not even approach her. This greatly upset the Lonely Wolf, she made sure to always keep peace in this part of the woods by not hunting in the area but the an-imals were still afraid of her sharp teeth and lonely howl. Gradually Valentine’s Day became the Lonely Wolf ’s least favorite holiday for she had no one to receive or exchange the heart shaped sentiments she loved so much. Two days before Valentine’s Day laying at the back of her den Lonely Wolf heard two mice talking excitedly about the amount of valentine’s the were going to pass out. Knowing that she was not on these mice’s list of valentines she grew even gloomier, but she still listened closer and as the mice rattled of their extended list she realized that most of the recipients of their paper statements of friendship and love were but mere acquaintances. This made the Lonely Wolf re-alize that these mice took joy in the action of giving rather than receiving, this was made blatant when the mice named the grouch old owl that never had much to do with any activity within the forest. Then it dawned on the Lonely Wolf that she might gain some trust of the other creatures by handing out valentines of her own, even if she may not receive any. She went to work immediately, gathering all the twigs she could find she made hundreds of little wood 3d hearts with little quotes etched on each twigs. Then the night before Valentine’s Day she crept quietly to the front of each creatures home and left her little valentine. The next morning began like any other Valentine’s Day, shouts of joys and thank you rang out across the forest and the Lonely Wolf woke up to no valentines of her own, but this is what she expected. But slowly a buzz took over the forest; the animals were in awe over the wolf ’s creation. With great hesitation the mice the wolf over heard the other day approached the wolf ’s den. As the wolf neared the entrance to meet them she noticed the mice did not even flinch when she got close. They handed her a valentine, thanked her for theirs and praised her for her creation and insisted she join the festivities later that night and teach them and the other forest creatures how to make her unique valentines.As it became night the Wolf soon became anxious because she did not know how the other forest creatures would react to her being at the party. But right when she arrived she was met with thank yous and soon she had a whole handful of valentines from the other animals. They all insisted she teach them how she made them and for her to tell them the stories of the Wolves’ Valentine’s Day because they had only heard rumors (which had grown into tall tales of sacrifice and death) now the wolf had a better understanding of why the animals did not want to go near her. As the night ended the Wolf was quickly invited to many of the animals homes latter in the week, she even had to turn some down for she was already booked for that night. After a long nigh the wolf reached her den and noticing at the entrance a delicate heart made from dandelions and with greater observation the wolf realized she had received a valen-tine from every creature in the forest, even the Old Grumpy Owl.

The “Story of the Lonely Wolf ” is a tale of a wolf who never receives valentines from fellow woodland creatures due to their fear that she might eat them. But this does not stop the Lonely Wolf from giving valentines herself, which ultimately leads to the wolf receiving valentines from all the inhabitance of the forest. The design of the valentine is driven by the concept of “paying it forward” as told in the story. The first receiver of the valentine is given the “The Story of the Lonely Wolf ” in an envelope. This envelope can then be peeled away and separated to reveal leaf shaped valentines. These valentines are made from seed paper, so once the next recipient receives them they can be planted, keeping the story of the Lonely Wolf alive.

THE STORY of THE LONELY WOLF

Valentine Design

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Create - users can make their own personal cards by choosing a base template, icons based on occupation or simple objects and shapes, and adding their own information.

Search- allows the users to find business under 3 different criteria. 1. my cards- this feature allows users to use their saved cards to find contact information, get directions or find similar businesses2. near by- this feature shows what business are near to the user based off cards save in the Digi-Dex data base where business can upload their cards for users to find3. type- searching by type provides all cards related to a similar business so the user can find new business similar to the ones they already save cards of

Share - users can share their cards by bumping their phone with another user who runs the app. Sharing can also occur through email and posting online.

Inspiration this function allows users to explore 100’s of designs that have been upload to the Digi-Dex data base in order to design to their fullest.

Home Screen Functions

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Steps to Creating 1. all cards start off as a white base open for many possibilities

2. pick a template that represents your company

3. apply color to the template by using the color picker bar

4. choose from hundreds of shapes and images to enhance your and making it unique to your business

Then provide the standard information needed for other users to contact you

Business Card App

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