Kate F Wilson's Portfolio

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ReflectWilliam Smith College

Class of 2008

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Inspired by the astrological signs of Male and Female, two forms that can stand on their own but can join to become one, each piece of the set has a Male-Female counterpart.

PLaYChess is a skilled game between two opposing sides.

Blocks define form and space, marriage of the two create play.

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a journey back to the beginning puts distance between oneself and the disaster

RetReatSpace created for relief workers of hurricane

katrina to decompress emotionally and physically.

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a process that is as worthyas the finished product.

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CReate

Independent study projects demonstrate a love for materials and pushing their limits.

Materials suggest each building’s purpose and roofs are slanted to

optimize light in a place where light is seasonally sparse.

CYC

LeFor cyclers to eat, shop, and fix at a

site located in the entrance to Copenhagen’s largest park.

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Find comfort in ones skin by shedding layers slowly on a journey to the apex of relaxation.

a sauna stimulates reflection and relaxation in nature. ReLa

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Inspired by the adjacent river inCopenhagen, Denmark, the dorm space plays with light. Its open but spatially organized.

a freestanding residence defined in a 5x5x5 meter space for a student to live, work, and play.

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Collection of my still lifes, and

other art course-work

early furniture work enabled reflection of different materials and the design process. the legs of this table double as cup holders made

from PvC pipes. the table top is tile mosaic style. Sturdy plywood gives structure.

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handpainted tibetian Buddhist Mandala

eDuCatIonWilliam Smith College Geneva, nYBachelor of arts in architectural Studies anticipated May 2008Minors: Mathematics, art Studio GPa: 3.35 Study abroad: Copenhagen, Denmark-architecture and Design Program (Fall 2006)

ReLateD CouRSeWoRk• three-Dimensional Design • Drawing & Drafting • Principles of Design Studio• architecture Foundations Studio • Digital Design Journal • advanced Furniture Design

honoRS PRoJeCt • a study combining majors and minors to design furniture controlled by mathematical theory

honoRS• Faculty Scholarship Recipient (Fall 2004- Present) • Dean’s List Fall (2005-Present)• Chrissie Jurzak Coach’s award (Spring 2005) • time Magazine’s Person of the Year (2006)

SkILLS Computer: Proficient in auto CaD, adobe Photoshop, adobe Indesign, Java Programmingother: Model Building, Drafting/ technical Drawing, Perspective Drawing

exPeRIenCe Mathematics Department, hobart & William Smith Colleges Geneva, nYteaching assistant Present• assist professor of pre-calculus course with 12 students in labs and hold study sessions before exams

Block Island Club Block Island, RIWaterfront Director Summer 2007- present• Responsible for waterfront activity including teaching all sailing lessons daily for both adult and children• Manage staff of six instructors and maintain facilities including 21optis, 6 420s, 2 Sunfish, & 6 motorboats• Planner of hosting regattas and arranging off island racing events

Camp Wawenock Raymond, Mehead of Windsurfing and Sailing Summer 2005• taught windsurfing and sailing while managing staff and equipment • Responsible for seven girls ages 9-16 in cabins for eight weeks Counselor Summer 2004-2003• taught archery, sailing, and swimming while living in the cabins with the girls

aCtIvItIeShobart and William Smith Sailing Fall 2004-Present• 2005 two time national Champions for Dinghy and team Racing

architecture Society, treasurer & Co-refounder Spring 2007- Present• Meet to watch movies, listen to speakers and plan a charette weekend for alumni• treasurer proposes the budget to the school, manages the money, and plans fundraisers

Stewardson Society Spring 2007-Present• Committee of eight, which raises money for the senior gift allocation through events for Class of 2008

Present: hobart and William Smith Colleges • 3593 Scandling Center • Geneva, nY 14456

Permanent: 103 Woodville alton Road • hope valley, RI 02832

katherine.wilson@mac.com • (401) 864 8424

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