My final studio project revolved around the colonization of mars and attempted to navigate the challenges of the unknown

as well
as the friction between the fantasy of space and the harsh realities of a remote yet fascinating frontier. Nerio is a predominately
subterranean megastructure which is programmed to grow in similar ways to biological models.
The first set of diagrams illustrates the method by which a Harter-Heighway L-system curve is manipulated to enclose space,
while the second set shows how that initial set grows and then divides to extend its reach, and the reach of human knowledge.

Initial curve Second curve rotated 90 Natural narrowing identified CELL enclosed CELLS arrayed to form CLUSTER SECTORS established by closing off
smaller areas into more private space

Central walls removed to allow

aggregation of public space.
Clusters above or below
initial plane
Transit core

Initial cell cluster and transit core Branching corridors to utility areas Additional clusters form in alternating
slots to form a cell MATRIX
Clusters branch off vertically from
transit cores to expand the matrix
Clusters continue outward expansion - growth is limited by
farmland access and exploration objectives

Matrixes seed new clusters in strategic locations beyond the

reach of existing farmlands - distances not to scale
Clusters above or below
initial plane
Transit core

Initial cell cluster and transit core Branching corridors to utility areas Additional clusters form in alternating
slots to form a cell MATRIX
Clusters branch off vertically from
transit cores to expand the matrix
Clusters continue outward expansion - growth is limited by
farmland access and exploration objectives

Matrixes seed new clusters in strategic locations beyond the

reach of existing farmlands - distances not to scale
OBSERVATORY &
LANDMARK TOWER
SURFACE
LIFT/RAMP
PRESSURIZED
FARMLAND
LOW PRESSURE
FARMLAND
ROOFTOP GARDENS
& GATHERING AREA.
PRIMARY
STRUCTURE :
CELLULAR
BEAMS ON
MAGMA-BRICK
PILLARS.
125-0 ON CENTRE
500 x 500 UNITS
25 ON CENTRE DOUBLE LAYER
GLAZING SUPPORT
SECONDARY
STRUCTURE: CELLULAR
BEAM 18
MAX. MARS = approx. (MAX EARTH SPAN ) X 1.0 EARTH GRAVITY
SPAN 0.37 EARTH GRAVITY
CELLULAR BEAM | 36 H x 64 LB.
MAX EARTH SPAN = 86
MAX MARS SPAN = 232 < 125
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NERIO - MARS COLONY
M2 Studio project - responsive lindemeyer derived colony progression
Sunalta Station
Bow River pathway
Bow Trail W
Bow Trail E
9th Ave. SW
8th Ave. SW
Pedestrian Plaza
ARP Pedestrian Plaza
14th St.
Memorial Dr.
Pump House Theatre
river current
traffic flow
PROUD SPIRIT COMMUNITY AND CULTURE CENTRE
KENDRA KUSICK | HANNAH PERRY | COMPREHENSIVE STUDIO | ALAN COLLYER | EVDA 682 | 2013
SITEPLAN 1:3000 PATIO/CURTAIN WALL DETAIL
VIEW FROM THE RIVER
NORTH ELEVATION 1:200 LOOKING UP THROUGH ATRIUM FROM CENTRAL GATHERING SPACE
GALLERY CENTRAL GATHERING SPACE VIEW FROM SOUTH BY PARKADE ENTRANCE
BUILDING SECTION 1:150
MAIN FLOOR PLAN 1:200
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1:200
THIRD FLOOR PLAN 1:200
Restaurant
Gathering
Circle
Stage
Exterior
Parkade Exit
Lobby
Mail
Patio
Commercial
Kitchen
Teaching
Kitchen
Loading +
Garbage
Storage +
Kiln
Classroom
Gallery +
Exhibition Space
Yoga +
Meditation
Planter
Daycare
Sto.
Board Room
Group Counsel
Shared ofce
Private ofce
Daycare Admin
Public Patio
Sto.
Private ofce
Group Living Area Kitchen
Womens Retreat
Security + Reception
Temporary
Residences
Security
Residence
Outdoor
Ritual Space
Private
Balcony
The circle symbolizes equality, respect, unity and the cycles of nature as seen in the medicine wheel. Medicine in aboriginal culture is a powerful
force, equally capable of protecting or healing the mind, body, family, tribe, and the earth itself. In native culture, the oral tradition is a celebrated part of
learning the culture, the language, the traditions of ones roots. We chose to incorporate the motif of storytelling throughout or building in the service
of our core concepts of respect and healing.
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Proud Spirit Community + Culture centre is a multifunctional complex sited in a rehabilitated brown
field. It seeks to fully embrace First Nations, Mtis and Inuit worldviews and diverse identities to
create a place of healing, sharing, and growing as it inexorably pulls diverse influences from the
outside world into the sacred circle.
Area of Focus
Proud Spirit Community + Culture Centre
PRIMARY STRUCTURE
fig. 1 | section | 1:2000
SECONDARY + TERTIARY STRUCTURES
EVDA 619| Structures II | April 16, 2013 | Assignment 7 | Hannah Perry | Kendra Kusick| Instructor Geof Kallweit
The primary structure consists of concrete columns that are spanned by concrete girders, upon which glulam beams are resting
(See fgure 1). The glulams are reinforced by steel C-Channels which are either bolted to the tops or between the glulams where
required by the desired depth of the fnished fooring, particularly on the top level outside patio type surfaces. The C-Channels
and glulam beams support a 150mm steel deck with concrete topping. The small restaurant patio shaded lightly in gray to the
bottom right is a simple wood deck. The atrium space has angled primary columns which support the secondary structures of
curtain wall glazing.
Steel Stud Wall + External Panel Cladding
Aluminum Brise Soleil + Supports
Curtain wall + Supports
External Wooden Patio
1
1
2
2
3
3 3
4
4
Perimeter radiant heating
HSS curtain wall structure
Kawneer triple glazed glass
Kawneer custom mullions
Perimeter planter/bench
Exterior wood decking
Drainage pipe
Poured concrete slab on
steel decking
Glulam beam (C- Channels
running between beams)
Concrete perimeter beam
Concrete Column
4
Sunalta Station
Bow River pathway
Bow Trail W
Bow Trail E
9th Ave. SW
8th Ave. SW
Pedestrian Plaza
A
RP Ped
estrian
Plaza
1
4
th
St.
Memorial Dr.
Pump House Theatre
river current
traffic flow
PROUD SPIRIT COMMUNITY AND CULTURE CENTRE
KENDRA KUSICK | HANNAH PERRY | COMPREHENSIVE STUDIO | ALAN COLLYER | EVDA 682 | 2013
SITEPLAN 1:3000 PATIO/CURTAIN WALL DETAIL
VIEW FROM THE RIVER
NORTH ELEVATION 1:200 LOOKING UP THROUGH ATRIUM FROM CENTRAL GATHERING SPACE
GALLERY CENTRAL GATHERING SPACE VIEW FROM SOUTH BY PARKADE ENTRANCE
BUILDING SECTION 1:150
MAIN FLOOR PLAN 1:200
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1:200
THIRD FLOOR PLAN 1:200
Restaurant
Gathering
Circle
Stage
Exterior
Parkade Exit
Lobby
Mail
Patio
Commercial
Kitchen
Teaching
Kitchen
Loading +
Garbage
Storage +
Kiln
Classroom
Gallery +
Exhibition Space
Yoga +
Meditation
Planter
Daycare
Sto.
Board Room
Group Counsel
Shared ofce
Private ofce
Daycare Admin
Public Patio
Sto.
Private ofce
Group Living Area
Kitchen
Womens Retreat
Security + Reception
Temporary
Residences
Security
Residence
Outdoor
Ritual Space
Private
Balcony
The circle symbolizes equality, respect, unity and the cycles of nature as seen in the medicine wheel. Medicine in aboriginal culture is a powerful
force, equally capable of protecting or healing the mind, body, family, tribe, and the earth itself. In native culture, the oral tradition is a celebrated part of
learning the culture, the language, the traditions of ones roots. We chose to incorporate the motif of storytelling throughout or building in the service
of our core concepts of respect and healing.
S u n a l t a S t a t i o n
B o w R i v e r p a t h w a y
B o w T r a i l W
B o w T r a i l E
9 t h A v e . S W
8 t h A v e . S W
P e d e s t r i a n P l a z a
A R P P e d e s t r i a n P l a z a
1 4 t h S t .
M e m o r i a l D r .
P u m p H o u s e T h e a t r e
r i v e r c u r r e n t
t r a f f i c f l o w
P R O U D S P I R I T C O M M U N I T Y A N D C U L T U R E C E N T R E
K E N D R A K U S I C K | H A N N A H P E R R Y | C O M P R E H E N S I V E S T U D I O | A L A N C O L L Y E R | E V D A 6 8 2 | 2 0 1 3
S I T E P L A N 1 : 3 0 0 0P A T I O / C U R T A I N W A L L D E T A I L
V I E W F R O M T H E R I V E R
N O R T H E L E V A T I O N 1 : 2 0 0 L O O K I N G U P T H R O U G H A T R I U M F R O M C E N T R A L G A T H E R I N G S P A C E
G A L L E R YC E N T R A L G A T H E R I N G S P A C EV I E W F R O M S O U T H B Y P A R K A D E E N T R A N C E
B U I L D I N G S E C T I O N 1 : 1 5 0
M A I N F L O O R P L A N 1 : 2 0 0
S E C O N D F L O O R P L A N 1 : 2 0 0
T H I R D F L O O R P L A N 1 : 2 0 0
R e s t a u r a n t
G a t h e r i n g
C i r c l e
S t a g e
E x t e r i o r
P a r k a d e E x i t
L o b b y
M a i l
P a t i o
C o m m e r c i a l
K i t c h e n
T e a c h i n g
K i t c h e n
L o a d i n g +
G a r b a g e
S t o r a g e +
K i l n
C l a s s r o o m
G a l l e r y +
E x h i b i t i o n S p a c e
Y o g a +
M e d i t a t i o n
P l a n t e r
D a y c a r e
S t o .
B o a r d R o o m
G r o u p C o u n s e l
S h a r e d o f c e
P r i v a t e o f c e
D a y c a r e A d m i n
P u b l i c P a t i o
S t o .
P r i v a t e o f c e
G r o u p L i v i n g A r e a
K i t c h e n
W o m e n s R e t r e a t
S e c u r i t y + R e c e p t i o n
T e m p o r a r y
R e s i d e n c e s
S e c u r i t y
R e s i d e n c e
O u t d o o r
R i t u a l S p a c e
P r i v a t e
B a l c o n y
T h e c i r c l e s y m b o l i z e s e q u a l i t y , r e s p e c t , u n i t y a n d t h e c y c l e s o f n a t u r e a s s e e n i n t h e m e d i c i n e w h e e l . M e d i c i n e i n a b o r i g i n a l c u l t u r e i s a p o w e r f u l
f o r c e , e q u a l l y c a p a b l e o f p r o t e c t i n g o r h e a l i n g t h e m i n d , b o d y , f a m i l y , t r i b e , a n d t h e e a r t h i t s e l f . I n n a t i v e c u l t u r e , t h e o r a l t r a d i t i o n i s a c e l e b r a t e d p a r t o f
l e a r n i n g t h e c u l t u r e , t h e l a n g u a g e , t h e t r a d i t i o n s o f o n e s r o o t s . W e c h o s e t o i n c o r p o r a t e t h e m o t i f o f s t o r y t e l l i n g t h r o u g h o u t o r b u i l d i n g i n t h e s e r v i c e
o f o u r c o r e c o n c e p t s o f r e s p e c t a n d h e a l i n g .
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PROUD SPIRIT
First Nations , Mtis + Inuit community + culture centre
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DIMENSIONAL DRIFT
speculative TEXFAB 2012 competition entry
The Junction lounge and eatery was designed to be adjacent to a train station and engage commuters. The aesthetic takes
inspiration from diners and passenger cars, but updated with modern finishesand a unique spiral floorplan. The projects lighting
was further developed through photometric analysis in THEA render using IES lighting.
Kendra Kusick | Final project | Fall 2012
Scaled Drawings | Sections
4
7m
3 m
2 m (above bar)
6.25 m
3.5 m (foor)
6.75 m
Scaled Drawings | Detail
Section
Varying lamp height for dynamic experience
Kendra Kusick | Final project | Fall 2012
Renderings | Night 1
7
Kendra Kusick | Final project | Fall 2012
Renderings | Night 1
7
Level 1 plan
Section
Level 2 plan
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JUNCTION
lounge and eatery | M1 studio + lighting design project
Communality combines luxury one and two bedroom apartments with two storeys of commercial and retail space fronted by a
garden arcade pathway. Along the rear of the main level are flex-bays which can be used as garages, woodshops, art studios and
many other programs. The primary focus of this project was to work within the University of Calgary west-campus redevelopment
plan to aid transitioning retirees into smalller urban residences where they can continue to work and do what they love.
NORTH ELEVATION
1:200
TYP. SECTION +
STREET EDGE
1:100
SITE PLAN
1:200
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
1:300
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
1:300
TYP. FOURTH, FIFTH + SIXTH FLOOR PLAN
1:300
PARKADE PLAN
1:600
Creative
TRANSITION
Garage style work spaces can be personal or shared creative generation zones,
storage or market stalls for hobbyists or professionals alike, who dont care to sacrifice
workspace for convenient urban living.
NORTH ELEVATION
1:200
TYP. SECTION +
STREET EDGE
1:100
SITE PLAN
1:200
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
1:300
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
1:300
TYP. FOURTH, FIFTH + SIXTH FLOOR PLAN
1:300
PARKADE PLAN
1:600
Creative
TRANSITION
Garage style work spaces can be personal or shared creative generation zones,
storage or market stalls for hobbyists or professionals alike, who dont care to sacrifice
workspace for convenient urban living.
NORTH ELEVATION
1:200
TYP. SECTION +
STREET EDGE
1:100
SITE PLAN
1:200
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
1:300
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
1:300
TYP. FOURTH, FIFTH + SIXTH FLOOR PLAN
1:300
PARKADE PLAN
1:600
Creative
TRANSITION
Garage style work spaces can be personal or shared creative generation zones,
storage or market stalls for hobbyists or professionals alike, who dont care to sacrifice
workspace for convenient urban living.
Patio frontage and greenspace Second storey commercial and promenade
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COMMUNALITY
multi -residential complex + retail commercial hybrid
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Teatrum is a simple yet
engaging outdoor structure
which shelters a small
stage and crowd gathering
area. The parametric shift
from one arch to the next
creates dynamism and
flow. It was designed
with a dedicated focus on
realistic sizing of structural
elements and construction
feasibility .
TEATRUM
Outdoor theatre space with Alissa Coldham
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
connectionswelded
to resist moments
typical
slope 1:12
7
.5
m
Roof (not primary structure)
breglass
15 m
20 m
7.5
15
t.o. footing
1500mm
below grade
t.o. mezzanine
4200mm
t.o. stage
1200mm
grade
grade
600 mm
350 mm
375 mm
Cross-bracing
steel cable
Cross-bracing
steel sections
Beam
steel
Partition Wall
Suspension Supports
steel cable
Mezzanine Floor
concrete
Composite Decking
steel
Floor Beams
steel
Floor
Concrete
L-Brackets
steel
Open Web J oists
steel
J oist Supports
steel
Floor Facing
steel
Portal Frames
steel beams
Primary Structure Components
Mezzanine +Stage Supports
100mmx200mmbeamson L-brackets
Open Web J oists
28K10 Series(8m-16mspan)
Composite Decking
38mmspanning 1220mmto 2440mm
Plan
nts
Front Elevation
nts
Side Elevation
nts
Spread Footings+Columns Portal Frames
bolted with steel anchor
plate to concrete columns
Cross-bracing
perpendicular bracing
Cross-bracing
perpendicular bracing
Anchor Plate
steel
Spread Footings+Columns
concrete
A LI SSA C O LDHA M & KENDRA KUSI C K
Assignment 3 | sheet 1
EVDA 613 - Structures For Architects I
Instructor: Geoff Kallweit
November 15, 2012
A LI SSA C O LDHA M & KENDRA KUSI C K
Assignment 3 | sheet 2
TEATRUM
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
connectionswelded
to resist moments
typical
slope 1:12
7
.
5

m
Roof (not primary structure)
breglass
15 m
2
0
m
7.5

15

t.o. footing
1500mm
below grade
t.o. mezzanine
4200mm
t.o. stage
1200mm
grade
grade
600 mm
350 mm
375 mm
Cross-bracing
steel cable
Cross-bracing
steel sections
Beam
steel
Partition Wall
Suspension Supports
steel cable
Mezzanine Floor
concrete
Composite Decking
steel
Floor Beams
steel
Floor
Concrete
L-Brackets
steel
Open Web J oists
steel
J oist Supports
steel
Floor Facing
steel
Portal Frames
steel beams
Primary Structure Components
Mezzanine +Stage Supports
100mmx200mmbeamson L-brackets
Open Web J oists
28K10 Series(8m-16mspan)
Composite Decking
38mmspanning 1220mmto 2440mm
Plan
nts
Front Elevation
nts
Side Elevation
nts
Spread Footings+Columns Portal Frames
bolted with steel anchor
plate to concrete columns
Cross-bracing
perpendicular bracing
Cross-bracing
perpendicular bracing
Anchor Plate
steel
Spread Footings+Columns
concrete
A LI SSA C O LDHA M & KENDRA KUSI C K
Assignment 3 | sheet 1
EVDA 613 - Structures For Architects I
Instructor: Geoff Kallweit
November 15, 2012
A LI SSA C O LDHA M & KENDRA KUSI C K
Assignment 3 | sheet 2
TEATRUM
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
connectionswelded to resist moments typical
slope 1:12
7.5 m
Roof (not primary structure) breglass
15 m
20 m
7.5
15
t.o. footing 1500mm below grade
t.o. mezzanine 4200mm
t.o. stage 1200mm
grade
grade
600 mm
350 mm
375 mm
Cross-bracing steel cable
Cross-bracing steel sections
Beam steel
Partition Wall
Suspension Supports
steel cable
Mezzanine Floor concrete
Composite Decking steel
Floor Beams steel
Floor Concrete
L-Brackets steel
Open Web J oists steel
J oist Supports steel
Floor Facing steel
Portal Frames steel beams
Primary Structure Components
Mezzanine +Stage Supports 100mmx200mmbeamson L-brackets Open Web J oists 28K10 Series(8m-16mspan)
Composite Decking 38mmspanning 1220mmto 2440mm Plan nts Front Elevation nts Side Elevation nts
Spread Footings+Columns Portal Frames bolted with steel anchor plate to concrete columns
Cross-bracing
perpendicular bracing
Cross-bracing
perpendicular bracing
Anchor Plate steel
Spread Footings+Columns
concrete
A LI SSA C O LDHA M & KENDRA KUSI C K
Assignment 3 | sheet 1
EVDA 613 - Structures For Architects I
Instructor: Geoff Kallweit
November 15, 2012
A LI SSA C O LDHA M & KENDRA KUSI C K
Assignment 3 | sheet 2
TEATRUM
t
s d
TEATRUM
outdoor theatre space with structural design | with partner Alissa Coldham
CLUSTER LOGIC BREAKDOWN
CLUSTER
C1
L-lg
A
B
B -aba
B -aba
A-ab
A-ab
A-ab
L-sm
4 Generations
LOBES
2 Types
METABRANCH
2 Types
This project explored the emergent complexity of simple lindemeyer systems. The team designed two components (constants)
and two rules (parameters). Components were prototyped out of acrylic sheet, coin batteries and LEDs then friction fit. The lack
of adhesive allowed for rapid assembly and dissasembly, and the physical response of the built form created stochastic variability.
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SYNTHETIC DENDRITE
formulation + fabrication of L-System | WITH MICHAEL CHU, ALYSSA HAAS + JOANNA LONG-TIEU
At Group 2 Architecture + Interior Design I was given a diverse range of tasks from extrapolating from napkin sketches to
digging deep into pipeline right of way legalities , as well as great experience in producing construction drawings, sketchup
models, visuals, presentation materials and iterative floor plans and elevations.
These visuals represent a sketchup model and renders done for a dormitory style camp cabin. For this project I carefully
balanced level of detail with available time and resources to ensure I had adequate communcative visuals prior to meeting with
the client.
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GROUP2 ARCHITECTURE
Design, research, drawings, visualization, presentation materials + staff training
For this luxury Altadore duplex I took a site with an existing house and prepared a design along a certain set of guidelines, as
well as complete sets of working drawings, permit application packages and revisions. Working within Calgarys land use bylaw
framework gave me confidence to independently navigate new territory and push my design rigor.
1& 1*
BEYOND HOMES
Design, development permit, building permit | RENDER PROVIDED BY BEYOND HOMES
1( 2)
Througout the final two years of my masters degree I have been producing work for Studio Wolf Designs. The work ranges from
secondary suites, to infills and renovations and requires as-built drawings, construction drawings, 3-D models, renders and permit
applications as needed.
STUDIO WOLF DESIGNS
selected work | renders , partial design, drawing production
Greenplan gave me an opportunity to work on projects for a variety of clients including several first nations groups. In particular I
assisted in the modelling and working drawing production for Frog Lake and Sucker Creek pow-wow arbours, as well as a retreat
cabin for one of the Frog Lake chiefs.
Construction drawings wre produced for both client meetings and
permit applications. Where futher visualization was helpful for the
client, 3-D models were produced in Sketchup or Rhino, and rendered
or animated as required.
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GREENPLAN DESIGN
selected work from summer term in GreenPlan Design office
Graphic design has become both a valuable skill and an engaging hobby which complements my architectural development. What
started with an innocuous predilection for helvetica has developed into a font collection of hard-drive crushing proportions. I enjoy
the ability to combine my artistic skill, technical expertise, and often sense of humour in my work. I especially enjoy graphic
design which employs free-form collages of concepts and references to historical visual styles - a preference I can easily attribute
to my BA in Art History.
2# 2$
GRAPHIC DESIGN
event posters for the Faculty of Environmental Design Student Association
2% 2^
SKETCHES
sketches of Calgary in ink and gouache
Beyond exploring colours or textures, my artwork has given me the opportunity to constantly stretch my limits, and
challenge myself to do more and do better every day. Each new work is both a joy and a gruelling exercise in patience,
caution, discipline, and delayed gratification. I use painting as a lens to focus on the world in a different way.
Painting of a Painted wall | Oil on Canvas the Scent that Lingers | tri-colour wood cut magnified foot of a house fly | four-colour lino cut THATS NO MOON! - an anachronistic copy of Drers Self portrait
| oil on wood panel
2& 2*
ARTWORK
selected works
ART IS NEVER
FINISHED, ONLY
ABANDONED.
LEONARDO DA VINCI