Ashley Gonsky | Design Portfolio

Ashley Gonsky | Architectural Design PortfolioWashington State University | Arizona State University

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Resume

FWCAC

Light Works

Boomerang House

Amtrak

Habitat for Humanity

Row HouseRow House

Green Aesthetics

Other

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WORK EXPERIENCE :

Hearts.com, Self-Employed Jewelry Designer Nov 2011-Present•Custom women’s jewelry designs; specializing in recycled materials.

Tetra Tech INW, Inc., Architecture Intern June 2010-Present• Architecture Assistant: Supported the Construction Document phase in • Architecture Assistant: Supported the Construction Document phase in current projects. Draw elevations, sections and plans. Reviewed specifications and materials. Researched materials for upcoming projects. Create color boards to show clients.• Administrative Assistant: Assisted with printing, shipping, and other clerical duties as required. Substituted for the office receptionist when necessary. Organized archived files and documents.

Tetra Tech EC, Inc., Engineering/Marketing Assistant Tetra Tech EC, Inc., Engineering/Marketing Assistant May 2008 - June 2010• Engineering Assistant: Supported the US DOE Second Line of Defense world wide radiation portal monitor installation project. Performed country and mega-port specific research as preparatory material for Tetra Tech’s international engineering and construction teams. Performed internet research and devel-oped data packets used as a basis for international operations.• Marketing Assistant: Supported the development of first and second level marketing materials for Tetra Tech’s Department of Energy remediation and nuclear security programs. Developed a library of proposal text and data to be used in future proposal efforts. Helped assemble proposals and associated documents. Performed internet research associated with new opportunities.• Administrative Assistant: Assisted with printing, shipping, and other clerical • Administrative Assistant: Assisted with printing, shipping, and other clerical duties as required. Substituted for the office receptionist when necessary. Organized archived files and documents.

EDUCATION:

Masters of ArchitectureArizona State UniversityGPA: 3.4Graduation Date: May 2013

Bachelors of Science (Arch)Washington State UniversityWashington State UniversityGPA: 3.0Graduation Date: May 2011

COURSE WORK:

Architectural Struc-turesGraphic Communi-cation (Studio)Architectural TheoryCalculus Physics

SOFTWARE:

AutoCAD RevitPhotoshop IllustratorMicrosoft Suite SketchUp

ACTIVITIES:

Research Assistant, City of Auburn Planning Dept. May 2012-Aug 2012AIAS, (WSU Student Chapter Secretary) May 2008-Present Intramural Sports, Co-Ed Soccer, WSU Aug 2007-Present

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Habitat for Humanity, Global Village, Romania Sept 2008Habitat for Humanity, WA June 2008-Present

REFERENCES:

Mr. Rich Wagner Margaret McCarthy, PhD Mr. Robert Olewinski c/o City of Auburn Mcubed, Eng. Consultant Tetra Tech EC, Inc.25 West Main St. 1926 Harris Ave 1000th American Rd.Auburn, WA 98001 Richland, WA 99354 Morris Plains, NJ 07950(253)261-3263 (509) 554-4969 (973) 216-3129

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FWCAC | Spring 2012Professor Peter Rutti

The West Centstrict in SpokanGateway to the ArtsThe Fort Worth Community Arts Center (FWCAC) is located in the The Fort Worth Community Arts Center (FWCAC) is located in the same neighborhood with legendary buildings such as the Kimbell Arts Museum (Louis Kanh) and Modern Art Museum (Tadao Ando). We were asked to design and develop three theaters: the existing, an 800 seat, and black box. In addition to that, we added a

local artist gallery, educational spaces, gift shop and cafe.

The East facade is the main enterance and gateway to the new The East facade is the main enterance and gateway to the new FWCAC. It has the least car traffic and was perfect for a

public plaza. The Gallery forms the physical shape of the gate-way, facing towards the other destinations in Fort Worth and the

views of the city. Our approach evaluated the needs of every theater and arranged them with a mutual lobby, allowing the ex-change of people, ideas and excitement for arts and the theater.



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Light Works Retreat Dwellings| Fall 2012Professor Tom Hartman

The West Ce]ntral district in SpokaneLiving in the Landscape

The Lightworks research Center became partners with Boyce Thompson Arboretum in The Lightworks research Center became partners with Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Suprise, AZ to study Algea. The purpose was to design a series of dwellings that would be used for different lengths of stay, as well as a conference and office

center for ressearch and daily use while at the arboretum. The site of the dwellings are located along the side of a prominent hill in the The site of the dwellings are located along the side of a prominent hill in the arboretum, The strategy was to imitate the slope of the hill in the structure of the roof. In doing this, the site and building become one. Through many light

studies in Arizona I placed a living screen over the windows for an interesting play with light.

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Professor Tom HartmanThe West Ce]ntral district in SpokaneLiving in the Landscape

The Lightworks research Center became partners with Boyce Thompson Arboretum The Lightworks research Center became partners with Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Suprise, AZ to study Algea. The purpose was to design a series of dwell-ings that would be used for different lengths of stay, as well as a confer-ence and office center for ressearch and daily use while at the arboretum. The conference center is a mixture of research and public gatherings. The space planning was designed to be flexible and efficient. The Conference

center is a great place for different people to merge together; such as re-searchers, arboretum workers, and children.

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level +12 to level +8 level +4 to level +0

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Boomerang House Next Generation of Housing

The Boomerang Generation is a The Boomerang Generation is a group of young adults who have re-cently graduated college and are unable to support themselves fi-

nancially and move home into their parents house. My client, Ashley, lives with her mom, husband, 3

cats, and 1 dog. The solution was a house addition that made space

for Ashley, her Husband. The addi-tion became a playful jungle gym

for all of the pets.

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AMTRAK | Summer 2010Tetra Tech INW, Seattle

Maintenance and Welfare FacilityMy work at Tetra Tech INW consisted of construction My work at Tetra Tech INW consisted of construction

drawings, specifications and material research, office management, and observing construction phase. All of my hours are approved by NCARB. Shown here are some of the

drawings I worked on, alone as well as in teams.

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Habitat for HumanityRomania | Richland | Seattle

Habitat for Humanity has given me confidence on a con-struction site as well as valuable information about construction techniques. I’ve done a variety of jobs

from roofing, to drywall, to framing.

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Urban Adaption | Spring 2011Professor Taiji MiyasakaThe West Central district in SpokaneReThinking the RowHouse

Washington is going through a trasitional period. What has been a Washington is going through a trasitional period. What has been a small commerial and single family neighborhood is transforming into a multi-family, condo, and commercial based neighborhood due to the re-

turning life to the city. Our site is just across the river from downtown, making it prime location for individuals commuting to work.

We were asked to design and develop an affordable option to Rowhouse living. Given a lot of only 5850 sf. to house 5 units, finding the

most functional design is a challenge.

Our approach evaluated the current norm of the residential home in Our approach evaluated the current norm of the residential home in the United States, leading us to rethink what is necessary for a house to be a home. Our design for the rowhouse opens spaces for

multiple purposes. Spaces are simplified allowing them flex and grow to each families needs.


Storage | Door | Seat | Bath

Wall As:


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Auburn Enviornmental Boardwalk | Spring 2010 Professor Greg Kessler

Our project will provide the city with prototypical designs that incorporate issues of energy conservaOur project will provide the city with prototypical designs that incorporate issues of energy conserva-tion and generation. It is intended that our work will provide a mechanism for the city to demonstrate to potential developers, property owners and businesses how energy conscious design can be responsible as well as beautiful. The design project for this semester will be the development of a in order to

achieve a particular expression.The building will be a hybrid consisting of approximately 20,000 s.f. and will include the following spaces: manufacturing, 3,000 sq. ft. , employee recreation, café/ employee eating space, day care,

entry/ reception, offices/ meeting rooms, 3 housing units, approx. 800 sf. For this project “Green” Aesthetics is defined as the ability of architecture to express a language of

design that transforms ordinary experiences of business and manufacturing into extraordinary places that have a sensitivity and respect.

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Natural Ventilation | Rain Harvesting

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Planar Elementst Study Models

Row House Detail Section

free hand sketches

Other Sketches | Drawings | Models

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