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From an early age, creativity has been an integral part of my DNA. As a child, I would spend countless hours under the hot Oklahoma sun molding elaborate cityscapes in my backyard sandbox. I found limitless inspiration in the expanses of a blank page of paper or the depths of my Lego bins. The daylight hours of my summers were spent using my fathers vast array of tools to construct treehouses from whatever materials I could find. I found myself drawn to every possible outlet for creative expression. This was the completely irresistible urge that would ultimately compel me to pursue a career in architecture.

The concept of “Do-It-Yourself” was imprinted into my consciousness long before it became a trendy acronym or the name of cable network. For me, it was a way of life. I come from a family tradition of makers, doers and fixers. Work as a problem-solving exercise is an integral part of my heritage and was a significant feature of my formative years. Whether it was diagnosing and repairing vehicles, building our family home, or simply laboring from dawn to dusk, work was a common aspect of my family life. As a young child, I learned the importance of hard work, the enjoyment of camaraderie and cooperation with my fellow laborers, and the satisfaction of a job well done.

The combination of creative zeal and tenacious work ethic are what define me as a professional and as a person. I have discovered my abilities and talents exist at the intersection of inspiration and focused labor. I have also realized that I enjoy the struggle. I am at my best when faced with obstacles, even if the answer doesn’t come easily. I buckle down and focus my energy into overcoming the challenge knowing that with enough creative effort, I will find a solution. In the teamwork-driven practice of architecture, this can-do attitude enables me to be a strong contributor in a collaborative studio environment.

These ingrained traits have also permeated my view of design and architecture. Just as the word “work” can be defined as both a process and a product, I believe that architecture can be defined in the same way. It can be described as creative, collaborative, and hands-on process as well as an end result. Based on this definition, “Work” is the word is the most appropriate description for my portfolio of projects. I seek to design thoughtfully, with great care and yet with commitment, dedication, and passion. To me, “work” is synonymous with “craft”. It is my desire that the effort I devote to design would be reflected in my craft in a way that creates a meaningful connection between the maker, the work, and the public.

I relentlessly pursue meaning and authenticity in all aspects of life and work. I value relationships. I cherish friends and I am deeply devoted to family. I try to practice hospitality and generosity at every opportunity. I believe the balance of life, work and play is the key to well-being and happiness and I seek to maintain that balance. I have found that laughter is indeed the best medicine. Humor plays a vital role in my interaction with the world. I find happiness in good food, good music and good company. I am inquisitive and inclined to explore. I desire both to learn and to teach. I do not avoid challenges, but embrace them as opportunities. I desire to live in harmony with the natural world be a good steward of its resources. I love the outdoors, from the domesticity of the back yard to the distance corners of the untamed wilderness. I am passionate about healthy cities and towns. I work towards creating vibrant communities and livable neighborhoods through ideas, advocacy, and action. I enjoy working with my hands and I find joy in the art of making. I am a dreamer and visionary.

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• Utilized Geographic Information System software to survey and record the visual exterior conditions of 7000+ homes within Midwest City. This database was developed by the City of Midwest City to apply for Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Assisted in the administration of CDBG-funded programs for low-income homeowners.• Maintained an electronic database of all program participants and a day-to-day log of project

progress.• Assisted in basic inspections of homeowners’ properties prior to and during program-related

work.• Prepared basic working drawings and specifications for program projects and worked with local

contractors to complete the projects.• Supervised basic maintenance on City-owned residential properties.• Designed economical, narrow-lot home plans for future in-fill housing in existing neighborhoods.

• Completed portions of Oklahoma State University’s Building Design Standards.• Produced and presented schematic designs for small & medium-sized projects on campuses

throughout the Oklahoma State University system.• Participated in design development and assisted in preparing construction documents.• Coordinated with outside architecture firms to complete large University projects.

Conceptual & Schematic Design Experience• Conducted workshops, programming exercises and brainstorming sessions with clients and other

stakeholders to develop and refine programmatic requirements and goals.• Produced and presented conceptual sketches and three-dimensional massing studies during the

initial design phases of projects.• Created schematic-level digital models, renderings, plans and drawings for presentations, client

fundraising, and other promotional activities.

Design Development and Construction Document Experience• Prepared design development and construction drawings and specifications.• Coordinated with multiple consulting engineers on complex building systems.• Researched and evaluated products and systems and incorporated them into projects.• Performed quality control reviews and checked drawings for coordination between disciplines.

Construction Administration Experience:• Assisted in the preparation of bidding documents and attended pre-bid meetings and bid openings.• Prepared and submitted building permit applications and submittals.• Conducted regular site observations and worked with contractors and subcontractors to resolve

construction issues in the field.• Reviewed submittals & shop drawings.• Issued ASIs and proposal requests.• Answered RFIs and other construction-related questions• Monitored job-site progress at regular intervals.

Project Management Experience• Edited, assembled and executed contracts with clients, consultants and other parties.• Conducted regular review and coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and code officials

at every phase of the design process.• Developed cost estimates for projects in various phases, from conceptual design to construction

documents.• Performed code reviews and prepared code-compliance plans.• Oversaw and reviewed the work of other members of the design team.

Marketing & Firm Management Experience:• Participated in preparing and interviewing for new projects.• Conducted non-business activities of all types, from Christmas card design to a museum exhibit.• Participated in many of the day-to-day tasks associated with a small firm, such as IT management,

office organization, and policy and procedure development.

City of Midwest City, OklahomaSummer 2003

CDBG Housing Surveyor

City of Midwest City, Oklahoma2004-2006

CDBG Housing Rehab Assistant

Oklahoma State UniversityArchitecture Services (now LRFP)

2006-2007Intern

Studio Architecture2008-Present

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Graduated in May of 2008 with a Bachelors of Architecture.

I was privileged to be selected by the School of Architecture to teach basic design principles and the design process to 1st-year architecture students. In addition to teaching, I also served as a mentor and role model to new students and future architects.

The Caudill Fellowship is a prestigious honor within the OSU School of Architecture that is awarded to a graduating senior student based on a portfolio of their undergraduate work. I was one of three finalists for this award.

The Solomon Andrew Layton Award is presented every year to a outstanding architecture firm in Oklahoma City. In 2008, when I was in charge of our firm’s submission for this award, I designed a compelling presentation board that ultimately earned our firm the title of Firm-of-the-Year.

1715 North Gatewood AvenueOklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106405.808.5410andrew.keith.stewart@gmail.comfacebook.com/andrew.keith.stewarttwitter.com/cuatrodemayoandrewkstewart.wordpress.com

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hotel & SpaDu SharaFall 20065 weeksSituated to the south and west of the Dead Sea in the country of Jordan, lies the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. Due to its location and condition, Petra is arguably one of the most spectacular ancient cities in the modern word. With few exceptions, nearly every building is carved into the sandstone walls of the natural gorge in which the city is located. The entrance to this city is though a narrow slot canyon, known as the Siq. On the outside of the gorge that contains city of Petra, lies the village of Wadi Mousa. In recent years, due to tourism and other developments, this village has grown tremendously.

This project is a proposed luxury boutique hotel located along a primary road in Wadi Mousa. This hotel is intended to serve high-end clients who are visiting Petra. It will also provide facilities for weddings, small conventions, and other meetings in Wadi Mousa.

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The architectural concept of the hotel is based on the idea of dichotomy—a combination of unlike parts creating a unified whole. Much of the concept is derived from site context itself—a modern city with an ancient city as a near neighbor. The design of the hotel attempts to celebrate this juxtaposition, and emphasize the contrast of the modern and ancient.

In contrast to a static display, the concept is intended to be communicated as an experiential process. To enter the hotel, one must descend into a narrow slot cut into the hillside. The parking, front desk, and main lobby are carved out of the surrounding earth conveying the mysterious and shadowy essence of the passage through the Siq into Petra. In contrast, as one ascends into the main hotel, the mood dramatically changes. Darkness gives way to light and earth become sky. It is here that modernity is celebrated with dynamic forms and contemporary materials.

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A tubular steel framework provides the structural support for the building and serves as a framework for programmatic modules and the overall envelope.

Prefabricated room modules are placed within the frame along with other programmatic spaces.

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The entire assembly is wrapped in perforated metal skin to conceal the workings of the building and protect the building from the hot desert sun.

To provide personalized sun control and privacy, each room has individual control of the external skin in the form of movable awnings.

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[ officine granDi riparazioni ]cinema:torinoFall 20065 weeksFormerly a locomotive repair facility for the Italian State railway, the Officine Grandi Riparazioni, built in the 1880s, is a monument to the industrial heritage of Torino, Italy. With the relocation of many of the railway functions to the outskirts of the city, the building has become obsolete and now stands empty. Although a portion of the building will be dedicated to a research and training center centering around the contemporary city (OFFICINACITTTORINO) as well as architecture archives, a large portion of the building will still remain unused. This project was a two-part endeavor. The first part was an exploration of possible uses for the structure including the development of a building program. In this instance, the preferred adaptive reuse program was an institute centered around the Italian film industry which is based in Torino. The second part, documented in the following pages, is a proposal for the architectural implementation of the chosen program.

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1. Workshop / Storage2. Offices3. Special exhibit gallery4. Permanent exhibit gallery5. Small theater6. Architecture archive7. Bookstore8. Business incubators9. Incubator reception10. Public entrance11. Restaurant

12. Restaurant terrace13. Restaurant kitchen14. Retail / office15. Main lobby16. Screen Gallery17. Larger theater / Lecture hall18. Studio viewing gallery19. Large studio (below)20. Administration reception21. Administration

1. Mechanical2. Architecture archives3. Media room4. Classroom5. Exhibit gallery6. Small theater7. Gallery storage8. Large theater / lecture hall9. Lower gallery10. Large studio11. Studio common area

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“Like images projected on a lifeless screen, the energies of light and darkness change what is building to what is architecture. Light is the energy that illuminates. What light reveals, darkness obscures. Darkness is the energy of contrast, an anti-energy. Without the balance of the two opposing energies, projection is impossible. All is washed out in the intensity of the light or concealed in the blackness of the dark. The energy of the contrast is life-giving. A blank wall lacks emotion until light and shadow are projected on its surface. What was once a dead object is now made capable of stirring the deepest emotions by the infusion of the positive energy of light and the negative energy of darkness.”

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StationchicagoFall 20073 WeeksOpened in 1900, Chicago Station was one of the original stations along the Northwestern Elevated Railway. In the subsequent years, the line was continuously expanded and upgraded as ridership grew. By 2004, the increasing ridership along the Brown Line necessitated the compete reconstruction of several stations along that line, including Chicago Station.

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The concept of the new station is a combination of three related ideas:

1. Structural Intervention: The existing station is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and the elevated track structure is the original circa 1900 steel. The historic importance as well as the cultural significance the elevated railway in Chicago encourages the restoration of the track versus the replacement. The existing track structure and stationhouse will be retained and restored and the new station will embrace and celebrate the historic elevated railway.

2. The Bend: Construction began on the North Side Main Line (now known as the Brown Line) in 1894. Initially the elevated structure was constructed on private land in order to avoid the hassle of using public thoroughfares; however, the railway company soon realized that acquiring property in and near in downtown would be considerably more expensive than originally anticipated. Ultimately, the Chicago city council allowed Northwest Elevated to construct their tracks over city streets south of Chicago Avenue. The curve in the track at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Franklin Streets represents this change of approach for acquiring right-of way. The design of the new stationhouse is intended to celebrate this shift with a distinctive, oblique angle.

3. One-Up: In the vicinity of the elevated track, the pedestrian streetscape gains another layer of activity on the level of the railway platforms. The purpose of placing the new stationhouse above the tracks is to emphasize this second pedestrian layer by placing the rail-related functions on the same layer as the railway itself. The enables the pedestrian interaction with automobiles and the sidewalk system and the pedestrian interaction with the rail system to be differentiated. The transition from one to the other is celebrated in the vertical circulation.

1. Escalators2. Main platform3. Supergraphic screen wall4. Ticketing5. Indoor waiting area6. Elevator7. Restrooms8. Coffee shop9. Historic stationhouse10. Stairs

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thirty-SevenblockFall 20079 WeeksBlock 37 is the name given to of one of Chicago’s original 58 blocks laid out in 1929. This block, located in the heart of the city, would eventually be home to several significant structures, including the McCarthy Building, a Chicago landmark. In 1989, in a controversial move, the entire city block was demolished for the construction of a new mixed-use complex. However, this redevelopment plan, as well as subsequent plans, fell through. This left a vacant city block (with the exception of a lone transformer building) in the middle of the Chicago Loop neighborhood for nearly two decades. Current redevelopment plans call for a mixed-use building housing retail, office, hotel, and residential uses, as well as a downtown television studio and headquarters for the local CBS affiliate.

This project was completed in conjunction with 5 other team members. In the early design phases, I played a key role in concept search and development. During the production phase, my primary role included most of the digital modeling in addition to some construction on the physical model. I also produced renderings, drawings, and a fly-through animation.

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noSe loDgeromanRoman Nose State Park, Watonga, OklahomaOklahoma Tourism & Recreation DepartmentRenovation / New Construction$4.5M19, 500 SFDesign work began in late 2008. Construction was completed in October of 2010.

Participated in initial site visits and client meetings. Assisted in the evaluation of the existing building. Developed the overall design concept and architectural expression for the renovated lodge. Led a small team in developing construction documents. Collaborated with the client’s representatives and various consultants to coordinate all aspects of the project, from structural systems to furniture selection. Assisted in contract administration (submittals, site visits, etc) for the entire construction duration.

This project was the first professional project I was involved in from beginning to end. As a young and inexperienced designer, I made several errors and poor design decisions. In retrospect, I have come to appreciate those mistakes and use them as learning opportunities. Even with its warts, this lodge project will always be a special project to me.

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The architecture of the original lodge was a reflection of its place in time. The 1950’s in America was an age of optimism and technology. Americans were thinking about the future, and not dwelling on the past. As opposed to the rustic, log and stone aesthetic that we associate with the idea of a state park “lodge”, the original Roman Nose Lodge was a forward-looking, modern building of the Atomic Age.

In the years since the lodge was first constructed, numerous additions have been made to the original structure, the most recent being a substantial addition built in the 1980’s. This expansive project added 3-story room wing built into the adjacent hill, a new front desk, and a recreation room. Unfortunately this addition fundamentally changed the architecture of the lodge resulting in a forgettable building. Over the last couple of decades, the lodge was allowed to fall into disrepair.

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In August of 2007, tropical storm Erin cause significant damage at the lodge and forced the closure of the south room wing. During the subsequent evaluation, it was determined that the wing was structurally compromised beyond repair. Eventually, the wing along with most of the 1980’s addition was demolished.

The signature natural feature of Roman Nose State Park is the steep-sided mesas capped with brilliant, white gypsum outcroppings. One of these mesas is located adjacent to the lodge but was hidden from view by the south wing of the building. The removal of south wing re-exposed the mesa, but left an ugly scar in the hillside.

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1. Entry canopy2. Lobby3. Front desk4. Offices5. Meeting room6. Pre-function seating area7. Gift shop8. Dining room9. Seating area

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Roman Nose State Park was one of the original seven Oklahoma state parks constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The shallow canyonlands that make up the park were once settled by Native Americans and most recently by the Cheyenne people. The park is named after Henry Roman Nose, a Cheyenne chief whose land allotment would eventually become Roman Nose State Park. His name and likeness appear in several locations throughout the park, including a bas relief on the exterior wall of the lodge. During demolition and construction, the existing native Oklahoma stone veneer wall containing this artwork was carefully preserved and incorporated into the new construction.

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One of the most distinctive geological featuress of Roman Nose State Park are steep mesas capped by gypsum outcroppings. Over the years portions of these outcroppings have periodically dislodged from their locations and tumbled down the hillside. As a result, there are gypsum boulders scatted throughout the park. In order to restore the hillside adjacent to the lodge, large gypsum boulders were sourced from a local quarry that mines gypsum for drywall manufacturing. Once the boulders were placed, the surrounding hillside was planted with a variety of native plants and trees consistent with the flora of the rest of the park.

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centerconferenceWoodward, OklahomaCity of WoodwardNew Construction$7M29,000 SFDesign work began in 2008. Opened in 2011.

Developed the overall conceptual site plan, floor plan, and massing, and architecture expression. Researched and implemented sustainable strategies at the schematic level, emphasizing water conservation and renewable energy generation.

After schematic design, the project was handed off to a senior designer in our office. During the design development process due to input from the client committee, the design of the building changed significantly prior to construction. Additionally, all sustainable features were deleted to save cost.

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north enDtheEdmond, OklahomaNew Covenant United Methodist ChurchRenovation$1.1M14, 000 SFDesign work began in July 2009. Construction was completed in September 2010.

Participated in initial site visits and field measurements. Assisted in the evaluation of the existing building. Collaborated on early conceptual planning. Responsible for developing the schematic plan into an overall design concept. Selected and specified all finishes and materials. Prepared construction documents. Worked with the client, consultants, and subcontractors to select and coordinate building systems. Performed contract administration (submittals, site visits, etc) for the entire construction duration.

This project presented numerous challenges, the most significant being cost. In order to meet the budgetary requirements for the project, most of the building systems were both designed and installed by the respective subcontrators. Because of this, the coordination of the building systems with the architecture was less than ideal.

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In 2007, a devastating fire swept through one of the buildings on the campus of New Covenant United Methodist Church which housed several of the church’s ministries, including their student ministry. While much of the building was completely destroyed, the 1960’s-era, tilt-up concrete building (formerly the main sanctuary) survived with only moderate smoke and fire damage, thanks to a concrete firewall. Ultimately this portion of the building was deemed salvageable, and the decision was made to re-purpose the old auditorium into the new home of the church’s student ministries.

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To achieve the goal of creating an exciting, functional, and durable ministry space, significant challenges had to be overcome. With nearly all of the building systems requiring replacement, there was only a small portion of the budget available to finish out the space. In order to meet these objectives, the project solution employed several lost-cost, high-impact design strategies.

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1. Classroom Wing (Destroyed in fire)2. Classrooms3. A/V4. Main Worship5. Game Area6. Welcome Center7. Cafe8. Cafe Seating9. Middle School Worship

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To reduce construction cost and take advantage of the available space within the concrete shell, the programmatic spaces were arranged to minimize new interior construction and provide only the most necessary visual and acoustical control. This resulted in certain functions becoming solid, sculptural forms within the space and other functions occupying the voids between them. These negative spaces permitted the volume of the existing shell to be experienced and left the building systems and construction details exposed. Angular forms and folding and tilting planes were utilized to create visual interest and shape dynamic spaces. Dramatic lighting was also an important design strategy utilized to pump up the excitement. Simple light fixtures highlighted important areas and accented certain materials while colored lens filters provided theatric effect.

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Simple, off-the-shelf materials were utilized to minimize costs as well as communicate a sense of authenticity. Unfinished pine lumber, oriented strand board, and drywall painted with large supergraphics made up most of the interior wall finishes. While a few areas were carpeted to control sound, the primary flooring is polished concrete. The interior surfaces of the existing tilt-up panels were left in a raw state complete with nail holes, dings, and other imperfections that tell the building’s history. While much of the what-you-see-is-what-you-get aesthetic was a function of cost, the honest expression of humble materials also serves as a contrast to the theatrical and dynamic aspects of the building. The dichotomy of the dramatic and the authentic creates an appropriate place for a ministry that desires to be both exciting and sincere.

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amphitheaterriverOklahoma City, OklahomaDesigned in 2013.

Conceptually designed an entire entertainment complex based on an existing site plan. Created a series of promotional images for fundraising purposes.

This complex was intended to occupy a site on the south back of the Oklahoma River, just across from downtown Oklahoma City. It was to include an outdoor amphitheater, indoor concert venue, hotel, retail and restaurants, as well as an iconic pedestrian bridge across the river. The project is currently on hold.

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architectariumtheIn 2011, Science Museum Oklahoma invited Studio Architecture along with 13 other local companies, to participate in the inaugural Out-of-the-Box exhibit. The museum provide each company with a box containing a random assortment of materials and instructed us to construct an exhibit that creativity embodies the essence of our firm and industry. While it took a significant amount of work to accomplish, the end result was well worth the effort.

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“Step into an architect’s pedal-powered mind and experience your surroundings though the iconic lenses of an architect. See what an architect sees, think like an architect thinks, go where an architect goes, and while you are at it, try your hand at drawing what an architect draws.”

The Latin suffix “ariuim” is defined as a place associated with a specified thing or a device associated with a specific function. Words using this suffix are most prevalent in a museum environment—words like aquarium, planetarium, etc. Utilizing that suffix and setting, the idea behind the Architectarium was to create a place and device associated with the profession of architecture. The goal was to allow the public to see what an architect sees, think like an architect thinks, go where an architect goes, and draw what an architect draws. This was accomplished by building a six foot cube representing the “head” of an architect and inviting the public inside. Once inside, the museumgoer was surrounded by drawings, sketches, diagrams, and a blank drawing board. Under the drawing board was a set of pedals that allowed the user to put the entire exhibit in motion while viewing the museum through a giant pair of iconic architect’s glasses. The end result was a lighthearted exhibit that gave the public an entertaining and interactive glimpse of the world through the eyes of an architect.

1. Drafting table2. Bench seat3. Bench front4. Bench supports5. Floor board6. Back panel7. Side panel8. Spectacle ear piece9. Front panel10. Spectacles11. Driving wheels (wheelbarrow wheels welded to a solid shaft) 12. Caster wheels13. Pedals (cut from two donor bicycles)14. Steel chassis15. Pedal shrouds (not shown)

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cov kiDSnewEdmond, OklahomaNew Covenant United Methodist ChurchNew Construction$4.9M30,000 SFDesign began in 2011. Construction is scheduled to be complete in April of 2014.

Participated in initial client meetings and conducted workshops with various user groups to develop the project program. Developed the overall concept and architectural expression for the new children’s ministry building. Led a small team in developing construction documents. Worked with local code officials and structural engineers to develop a high challenge fire wall that met strict local building codes. Collaborated with the church representatives and various consultants to coordinate all aspects of the project, from structural systems to a design for an indoor treehouse. Currently administering the construction contract (submittals, ASIs, RFIs, site visits, etc).

Due to the success of my previous project with the church (The North End), I was retained to design the church’s new children’s building. As a father of small children, I found this to be a great opportunity to design a building geared primarily towards kids. Additionally, this was my first building to be constructed with an insulated concrete form system. At the time of this writing, this project is under construction.

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The existing children’s ministry space was small, outdated, unsecure, and generally boring. Due to inferior children’s facilities, the church was having difficulty attracting and retaining young families with small children. To correct the problem, the church decided to build a completely new children’s ministry building. Due in part to the successful renovation of the North End, I was retained to design the new facility.

In 2007, a campus master plan was created to guide the future development of the campus. The new children’s building was a key portion of the master plan. The children’s building was primarily intended to create an attractive and secure place for the children’s ministry, but would also include several other aspects of the overall master plan, including gathering space, additional gymnasium space and a café. As only one phase a multi-phase master plan, the children’s building had to both blend in with the existing buildings, while accommodating future plans.

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When the main worship center was constructed in the mid 1990s, it superimposed a campus-wide architectural language to which every subsequent construction project has been adapted. Since much of the architecture of the campus master plan had already been constructed, there was little opportunity to introduce new forms and materials. Even though it was important that the children’s building have it’s own exterior identity and image, it was imperative that the new facility fit in with the existing campus as well. Ultimately, a balance was struck that weighted the desire for an exciting facade that communicated the building’s function against maintaining the overall look and feel of the church campus.

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In addition to the basic programmatic requirements such as classrooms, restrooms, & storage spaces, several unique features were incorporated into the design to provide a “wow” factor that the children’s ministry was desperately needing. The new building included a two-story indoor play space, a story telling nook, an upstairs children’s worship and play area, and a game loft. The centerpiece of the new building is a two-story rotunda capped with a large skylight. The upper story of the rotunda contains an ice cream shop and is connected to the first floor by a spiral slide.

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planningmaSterOnce particular architectural skill I have honed during my career is planning. I enjoy seeking solutions to complicated spatial relationships and circulation patterns. In my professional career, I have completed numerous campus and building master plans for churches, universities, and other organizations. Beyond my professional projects, I have further applied my planning skills to my neighborhood and my city.

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market circleOver the last few years, I have made an effort to become actively involved in shaping the future of Oklahoma City’s urban environment. One particular issue that I have dedicated a great deal of time to is the new boulevard that will replace the former I-40 crosstown bridge. This is Part I of a three-part story about the boulevard and my ideas, hopes and dreams for my city’s new front door. To read the complete story, please visit my blog: http://andrewkstewart.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/the-better-boulevard-part-i-market-circle/

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In the initial Market Circle concept, I decided to separate the street/arterial system and the boulevard/freeway system vertically. By depressing both Reno and Western below grade, I was able to bring Classen, Exchange, and the new boulevard neatly together in a roundabout surrounded my parkland. On the surface, this concept reasonably solved the functional issues while creating an attractive and monumental gateway into the city. However, even though it was not as auto-centric as the originally-proposed bridge, the first Market Circle concept was still designed primarily for vehicular traffic.

The revised concept takes into account the myriad of changes that have taken place in this area since the initial idea was proposed and recognizes the importance of pedestrian and development opportunities. The needs of downtown access must be balanced with walkability, development potential, and the viability of fledgling urban neighborhoods. The revised version of the Market Circle is an attempt to strike that balance.

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The goal of the Market Circle concept is to take the two overlapping street systems and mesh them together without any form of grade separation. This is achieved by modifying the alignments of Reno and Western within the street grid and shifting the intersections of these secondary streets away from the circle. In the case of Reno, it is simply re-routed one block south onto the alignment of SW 2nd street between Shartel and Clegern. Western is a bit more difficult. Due to the proximity of Classen Boulevard, Western in this area is not a significant through street north of Sheridan. Taking that into account, northbound Western is terminated where it meets the re-rerouted Reno and southbound Western is terminated at Sheridan. Traffic on Western south of Reno is routed to and from Classen via Exchange. By making these adjustments, I was able to resolve much of the complexity in bringing together so many roadways while preventing growth-stifling grade separations.

Overall, the Market Circle concept is a viable solution that balances multiple, competing goals:

• Accommodates large-volume vehicular traffic flow.• Encourages pedestrian activity.• Promotes connectivity between emerging districts and

existing neighborhoods.• Provides development opportunities.• Creates a sense of place with a unique, local landmark.• Establishes a western gateway to downtown.• Provides an opportunity for public art.

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thunDer circleOver the last few years, I have made an effort to become actively involved in shaping the future of Oklahoma City’s urban environment. One particular issue that I have dedicated a great deal of time to is the new boulevard that will replace the former I-40 crosstown bridge. This is Part II of a three-part story about the boulevard and my ideas, hopes and dreams for my city’s new front door. To read the complete story, please visit my blog: http://andrewkstewart.wordpress.com/2013/08/09/thunder-circle/

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The roundabout at Robinson and the new Boulevard ties together the new southwest entrance to the arena, the future convention center, the convention hotel, and the central park with a grand civic gesture. Linking these current and future MAPS projects creates a distinctive and dramatic sense of place unique to Oklahoma City. This roundabout is not only aesthetically pleasing but also provides an opportunity for each facility to benefit from the proximity of its neighboring facilities and work as a unified whole.

An underground pedestrian concourse creates a protected connection between all four MAPS projects, while an underground garage provides parking and convention center service access. By moving these functions below grade, the urban fabric and open green space above is preserved. The concourse level also provides pedestrian access to the fountain in the center of the roundabout without having to cross traffic.

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The pedestrian portal splits the above-grade levels of the convention center into a west building and an east building. This passageway provides a necessary link between the Myriad Gardens and Central Park and encourages travel between the two green spaces. The structure consists of a translucent cylindrical form that mimics the shape of the Crystal Bridge across the street to the north. On the inside, lighting, video projectors and audio systems create an exciting and interactive light show. The pedestrian portal is a destination event intended to draw pedestrians to and through the passageway and induce travel between the park and the gardens.

The convention hotel is located directly across the roundabout from the convention center and is physically connected via the pedestrian concourse. By locating the convention hotel across the street, the convention center is allowed to completely occupy the site and maximize its usable area. The building is a true mixed-use structure with a full service hotel, meeting rooms, residential units, and office/retail spaces on the ground floor.

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At the center of the roundabout is a large water feature which includes several vertical jets and waterfall elements. In the evenings, this fountain is illuminated by lighting that is programmable to glow in any color of the rainbow. This is especially exciting on game nights when the fountain glows Thunder blue, orange, and red. The centerpiece of the fountain is a beacon that projects a bright shaft of light skyward each night. Since the fountain is partially below grade, it is safely accessible to pedestrians from the concourse level.

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centennial parkI-235, also known as the Centennial Expressway, opened to traffic in 1989 coinciding with the celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the Land Run of 1889. This new highway quickly became a well-traveled route within the metropolitan freeway system, serving as an important link between northern and southern portions of the Oklahoma City area.

Even though I-235 was by all accounts beneficial to the car-commuting citizens of the metro area, it was devastating to the already-fragile urban neighborhoods though which it passed, including Deep Deuce. Both the mainline interstate as well as multiple cloverleaf ramps devoured large swaths of neighborhoods and turned them into a soulless stretch grass and concrete. While a boon for drivers, this 5.4 mile freeway ultimately severed the northeast portion of the inner-city from the rest of downtown.

At the time the freeway was constructed, downtown was all but dead and the loss of these neighborhoods was of little concern. However, as the renaissance and redevelopment of downtown Oklahoma City continues, the barrier created by I-235 becomes more distinctive and the under-utilized land becomes more attractive to development. Eventually the presence of the interstate and the redevelopment goals of downtown Oklahoma City will reach the point of incompatibility and will necessitate a solution.

In many similar cases, removal is the ideal solution to problematic urban freeways. However in this case, since the highway is relatively new and neither functionally nor structurally obsolete, it would be difficult to make a case for complete removal in the near future. Maintaining the existing freeway, while restoring connectivity and encouraging development represents a significant challenge. It is this challenge that the Centennial Park concept attempts to solve.

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The Centennial Park concept is designed to mitigate the negative effects of the highway by constructing a new park over the below-grade portion of the interstate. By limiting the park to between 13th Street and 4th Street, the existing highway would remain as-is with only ramp modifications. The elimination of the cloverleaf ramps, would open much of the existing right-of-way to development

In addition to meeting the needs of the Oklahoma School of Science and Technology, an expanded campus could house multiple branch campuses of existing universities or a completely new downtown university.

This neighborhood would be a blend of residential, mixed-use, & commercial uses, similarly to the current development trends in the immediate area.

This area would be an extension of the current research park and consist of primarily office and laboratories. There could be opportunities for other, accessory uses in this area.

Since this neighborhood is nearing completion, any new residential and mixed-use buildings would be either infill or occupy former highway ramp right-of-way.

1. The current ramps at 10th Street would be eliminated and new ramps would be constructed to and from I-235 at 13th Street.

2. The circular area of Stiles Park would be converted to a roundabout with the Beacon of Hope remaining in the center.

3. The intersection of 6th Street, Harrison Ave., and Walnut Ave. would be converted to a roundabout.

4. Harrison Ave. would be extended under the railroad tracks south of 4th Street and into a new roundabout at EK Gaylord and 3rd Street tying the Central Business District directly to the northeast portions of downtown.

5. The elevation of the highway at the 4th Street bridge, would require a mound of earth to cover the highway in this area. The would create a promontory overlooking the downtown skyline.

6. The cloverleaf would be replaced by a linear on-ramp from 4th Street. This would free up additional land for further Deep Deuce development.

7. 2nd street would be extended from The Hill under I-235 (in place of the former cloverleaf) and connect with Lincoln Boulevard. It would continue under the off-ramp and reconnect in the JFK neighborhood.

8. Lindsay Ave. would be extended under I-235 and into a new roundabout at Sheridan and Lincoln.

Read the complete post at http://andrewkstewart.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/centennial-park/

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arbuckle cabinLocated near the Lake of the Arbuckles in southern Oklahoma, The Arbuckle Cabin was designed as a weekend rental for guests visiting the lake. In plan, the Arbuckle Cabin is based on the traditional dog-trot house layout that is common in the South. Living spaces and sleeping spaces are separated by a covered breezeway that functions as the entry and main outdoor living space. A double-sided indoor-outdoor fireplace extends the rental season into the cooler months by providing a warm place to gather. A butterfly roofline provides the opportunity to take a vacation negative, rain, and celebrate it by creating an “event” when it rains. From the sound of rain hitting the corrugated metal roof to the splashing of water from the scupper into the river rock basin below to the small steam that terminates into the pond, the procession of water from roof to pond is an experience that can be enjoyed by all. Unfortunately, due to the client’s budgetary constraints, a converted tool shed was used for the cabin.

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maDe workMuch of my family history and formative influences revolved around the physical construction of objects and structures. The application of craft and skill is ingrained into my DNA and manifests itself in the objects I construct. In recent years, my focus has been on interior objects and furnishings. Much of what I have built has been for my own personal use and responds to a particular need or desire within my home. The following projects represent my most significant or recent work.

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