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camoufl agedistortionand correctionTo conduct a study of camoufl age, it was realized that the methods of camoufl age are understood if one discovers how to distort a given camoufl age element. The idea of distortion coincides with the concept of correction, and leads to the question of when should one correct a distortion or distort a correction to achieve the effect of camoufl age. One instance of correction is the creation of a horizon line within New York City through the changing view of varying vanishing points. Out of this creation, a new form develops incorporating concepts of correction and distortion to deviate from the obvious into the creation of something new.

gray arcticTo study gray as a color, it soon becomes obvious that how gray is defi ned is almost limitless and without defi nite boundaries. With the increasing melting of the polar ice cap, the Arctic Ocean is facing the same issues of boundary defi nition. The countries surrounding the ocean are vying for the same rights, but in many cases, there are an increasing number of places of confl ict where territorial lines overlap and boundaries become indistinct. Thus, it seems the only solution is to put the groups in charge of the arctic in a place where they can really observe the outcome of their decisions; to develop an arctic structure spatially defi ned by the boundary confl ict and ever shifting nature of the ice.

chattahoocheeriverresearchcenterThe project objective encompassed a bridge, serving as a research center, that would span the Chattahoochee River between two state parks. The center needed to provide laboratory, living and administration spaces. While the center primarily serves the scientists, it also has to serve as a recreational/educational center for the public.

research laboratory building

houston shipchannelThe studio focused on developing new infrastructure systems in Houston, specifi cally surrounding Navigation Boulevard, a road adjacent to the Houston Ship Channel. A site visit to Houston was particularly enlightening, and opened up the discussion and study of the seemingly vacant nature of the city. This design solution focuses on how to use infrastructure to reconnect and add a new dimensional factor to the urban grid; while also creating a new venue for the redefi nition of the boundary relationships between industry and residential areas.

chattahoocheeriverrecycling centerDesigned for a competition, the design challenge was to discover a new technique to utilize concrete. Several studies led to the discovery of a new fi ber enforced bendable concrete that is stronger and lighter than regular concrete. Taking the idea that this new discovery could one day be conventionally utilized in buildings, the goal of the design became an exploration of taking the use of the material to an extreme to reinvent how concrete is used as a structural element.

memorialdriveartist houseLocated off Memorial Drive near Oakland Cemetery, the house provides living, work, and gallery spaces. The multilevel design allows for the mix and separation of public and private functions.

mariettamodernartmuseumPlaced in the heart of downtown Marietta, the design embodies the form of the surrounding skyline. The fusion of rectangular forms allows for the creation of functional display spaces with unique lighting opportunities.

Mary Elizabeth Adamscontact

560W 170th Street, Apt 3F cell (678) 416-9493 New York, NY 10032 mary.elz.adams@gmail.com

education

Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design 05/2012 Columbia University, GSAPP New York, NY 10027

Bachelor of Architecture 05/2009 Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta, GA 30060

skills

ArchiCAD Adobe Photoshop GIS Revit Adobe Illustrator Form-Z Rhino Adobe InDesign Microsoft Offi ce 3D Max Adobe AfterEffects Fabrication

Sketchup Adobe Premiere Pro

experience

Richard Rauh and Associates 3/ 2007 – 6/2007 433 Bishop St. NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Architectural Intern - Ran errands and assisted in preparing construction documents

Holder Construction Company 7/2007 – 8/2007 3333 Riverwood Parkway SE Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30339 Offi ce Engineer, Building Information Technology - Prepared company presentations using Sketchup/Photoshop/ArchiCAD - Made digital copies of preliminary construction documents using Photoshop

Southern Polytechnic State University 8/2008 – 4/2009 1100 South Marietta Parkway Marietta, GA 30060 Transportation Offi ce Assistant - Managed offi ce and new trainees - Phone service, computer data entry, issuance of school id's

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