Mae Vedder

Mae VedderSelected Works2009 - 2014

For Energy Creation

For Eugene Guests

For Reuse

For Revitalization

For a Memory

For Education

For Residents

For Eugene Visitors

Courtyard: Heart of the Visitor Center

FOR THE CREATION OF ENERGYAnimating Natural Energy from the Wind, Sun, and RainGreen Mountain Visitor Center for NCAROutside In Thesis StudioTable Mesa, Colorado

Studio Challenge: To design a

visitor center for NCAR that ani-

mates the invisible patterns of the

weather to increase the quality of

life on the inside of the building.

Response: A radial form reflect-

ing from the Sundial and passage

of time. With net zero possibilities,

a building expressed as an edu-

cational tool for climate change

and the methods to restore the

environment.Poetically and sustainably responsive to the sun, wind, rain, and visitors

Elevation

Section Model/Concept Image

FORM DEVELOPMENT

Pure enclosed geometry with strong central focus

Center aligned on I.M.Pei’s constructed axis and the natural axis of Table Mesa.

Central atrium for passive lighting and ventilation

Landscape radiating out from form

Horizontal emphasis with vertical connection

Peeled back form to engage with the landscape

Major structure divides and supports program and views in the form of a sundial

Form Development

Upslope winds

Rain: 20” annuallySnow: 100” annually

Concept Diagram

Passive Ventilation and Rainwater

Site Plan - Guided by the form of the landscape

Longitudinal Section through courtyard

Entry Perspective

FOR GUESTS OF EUGENEGrand Broadway Hotel

350,000 square feetEugene, Oregon

Challenge: Design a creative

and unique hotel in the heart of

downtown Eugene.

Response: A graceful and energy

efficient structure that embraces

natural sunlight and welcomes

guests. The hotel respectfully

steps up from the historic

downtown buildings towards the

great mountains in the West for

experiential views.

South Elevation

Bar/Lounge

Restaurant

Restrooms

Back of House / Kitchen

Laundry Facilities

Breakfast Cafe

Cafe Chef Kitchen

Grand Lobby

Front DeskFront Desk

Grand Ramp

Bellmans Lobby

Oregon Wine Gift Shop

Loading ZoneLoading ZoneLoading Zone

RestroomsRestroomsRestrooms

Site Plan - Corner of Franklin and Broadway

Concept Extrusion

Ground Floor Plan

Transverse SectionEntry Perspective with promenade ramp and pool caustics from above

FOR REUSEConstructing Architecture | Bamboo Gateway

University of Oregon Campus, Eugene, Oregon

The creation of a

gateway between two

buildings to transition

space between a

large, open quad to

an enclosed, intimate

courtyard. The design

utilizes unresolved

exterior spaces and

evolves an ordinary

path into an

extraordinary

promenade.

Early Concept Studies

DIAPHRAGM

CULM WALL

65’-82’

4”-5.5”

0.4”-0.9”

CAVITY

NODAL REGION

GUADIA ANGUSTIFOLIA

GROWING BAMBOO

CONSTRUCTIONPLACE FOOTINGS IN GROUND

BAMBOO TILE ROOF

ATTACH BAMBOO POLES TO FOOTINGS

ATTACH GIRDERS TO POSTS

ATTACH BEAMS TO POSTS

ATTACH KING POSTS

FISH MOUTH CUT

ATTACH RAFTERS

ATTACH PURLINS

FOR REVITILIZATIONTakasegawa

Study Abroad in Kyoto, Japan

Team Collaboration

Challenge: Revive the heart of

Kyoto through the restoration of

the Takasegawa canal. Under-

standing and interweaving histor-

ical, spiritual, and cultural inter-

pretaions of physical space and

material into the design.

Response: A seasonal garden as

an urban walking zone express-

ing the 12 principles of Japanese

Garden Design.

A living system integrated into the

canal to filter and clean the water.

A city that flourishes along the waters edge and crawls up the walls of the apartments to the radiant sun and limitless sky.

To cultivate life in plants and people.

Let us remember the past and educate the future to cultivate peace.Always remember the prosperity of culture and strength of community.

FOR A MEMORYHands-On Synagogue Reconstruction | Open Air Folk Architecture Museum

Sanok, Poland

Polaniec Synagogue reconstructed on site through heavy timber construction, detailed

wood carpentry, and Jewish paintings

Workshop into Interpretive Center Synagogue Rememberance Garden

FOR RESIDENTSHousing Bootcamp Weekly Projects

Challenge: Design a single room

of 330 square feet connected to

the outdoors.

Response: A flexible space that

acts as a bedroom, a study, or a

den due to possible high turnover

in apartments. Sliding walls

connect the main living space

to the additional room and a

Southern, glassy wall connects to

the outside garden. This exposure

allows light to flood the room in

Winter and cast elegant, natural

shadows.

A community as a place to grow and flourish together.

Challenge: Design co-housing of

10,000sf surrounding a courtyard.

Response: Housing focused on

multiple use spaces. The central

courtyard acts as a private heart

for a communal driveway and

a small community for playing

and gathering with “eyes on the

street” from each dwelling unit.

Each garage can be opened to

the backyard as extra outdoor

space and each bedroom can be

combined into a larger study.

FOR GROWTH AND EDUCATIONNorthwest Culinary Institute

Hand DrawingsPortland, Oregon

Challenge: Design an institute

respectful of the Pearl District in

Downtown Portland

Response: An integrated

structure that harbors students’

futures in education, a place to

grow and harvest the grains and

fruits of the Valley, and a

connection to the cascading,

pervasive mountains of the

Northwest.

Main Exhibition Reception

Work Space

Library

Storage

Temp. Exhibition

Multi-Purpose

Mech Bath

ClosetRoom

Cafe

Bath

LibraryLibraryLibraryLibraryLibraryLibrary

FOR EUGENE VISITORSSkinner Park Visitor Center of Eugene

Skinner Butte Park, Eugene, Oregon

Challenge: Encourage economic and educational growth through a

visitor orientation center unique to the city of Eugene.

Response: Versatile spaces for a range of activities from a small

lecture to a banquet hall. As the cafe reaches out to overlook the

serene Willamette River, the library reaches upwards towards the

Butte, towards knowledge and wisdom.

A passageway, inviting and spacious, connecting the old with the new.

Plan - Transparent axis connects the present with the past

Single Bay Structure

Plan - Transparent axis connects the present with the past

Single Bay Structure Thank you for your time

Bachelor of Architecture | University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | Winter 2014 -Minor in Landscape Architecture

Kyoto Landscape Architecture Study Abroad | University of Oregon | Kyoto, Japan | Summer 2012

-Harmonized progressive 21st century landscaping design with historic Kyoto, Japan

-Experienced Japanese culture and developed professional communication

Member of American Institute of Architecture Students

Member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Deans List Fall 2009, Winter 2011, 2012, and 2013

Nir Pearlson Studios Practicum Experience | Eugene, OR | Summer 2013

-Collaborated with a small and highly effective design team

-Plan sketches, AutoCAD, and SketchUp of Turtle Creek, a small residential

development of 1300sf homes

Environmental Control Systems II Teaching Assistant | University of Oregon | Eugene, OR |

Spring 2012 -Advised lab groups of 20 students with Graduate Teaching Fellow

-Articulated living system and green architecture design skills

Math Marker | University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | Fall 2010 - Spring 2013

-Reliably grade students’ math homework from Math levels 70, 95, and 112

-Self-motivated, efficient worker

Software Proficiency

Graphic Skills and Software -Advanced in Sketching, Sketchup, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

-Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit

-Advanced in Artlantis Studio and Watercolor Renderings

Office Skills and Computer Operating Systems

-Advanced in Microsoft Powerpoint and Word Document

-Savvy in Macintosh and Windows

Mae VedderEDUCATION

ExPERIENCE

(541) 228-5501aev@uoregon.edu

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