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CHRISTOPHER POWELL || PORTFOLIO

Constantly pushing the boundaries of design and his own technical skills, Chris grew up in Akron, Ohio where he began his career as an illustrator and contractor. Later he would attend Kent State University in Ohio to pursue a career in Architecture.

After graduation, his passion for design had him move West in a pusuit of a Master of Architecture degree at the University of Colorado Denver. Here, his love for all things design has flourished and pushed him to continue working in the field. This, along with building and designing with his father growing up, made for a natural transition to become a design professional.

When not designing and creating Artwork, Chris enjoys doing humanitarian work, teaching, Swing Dancing, Mountain Biking, and Skiing.

EDUCATION Masters of Architecture Candidate University of Colorado Denver || Denver, CO Bachelors of Science in Architecture Kent State University || Kent, Ohio Minor of Fine Arts Kent State University || Kent, Ohio Cleveland Institute of Art || Cleveland, Ohio High School Diploma with Honors SpringfieldHighSchool||Akron,Ohio

EMPLOYMENT PWN Architects and Planners Architectural Designer || Denver, Colorado Zeiler-Pennock,Inc. InternArchitect/CADDraftsman||Denver,Colorado PrestwickCountryClub(SummersOnly) KitchenStaff&Bartender||Uniontown,OhioEdwinConstruction(SummersOnly) ContractorandRoofer||Akron,Ohio ACHIEVEMENTS

OffTheRailsDesignCompetitionFinalist UrbanLab||FortCollins,COColoradoBuildingWorkshopParticipant University of Colorado Denver || Denver, CO AIASBoardMember University of Colorado Denver || Denver, CO AIASMember University of Colorado Denver || Denver, CO IntegratedDesignStudio(IDS)2014Finalist Kent State University || Kent, Ohio StudiedAbroad:Florence,Italy Kent State University || Florence, Italy Winner of Sculpture Garden Design Competition AkronArtMuseum||Akron,Ohio

Fall2015-Spring2017

Summer2011-Spring2014

Fall2009-Spring2011 Fall2008-Spring2009

GraduatedMay2008

June2015-Current

September2014-June2015

May2008-September2014

May2009-August2013

October2016

Spring2016

Spring2016-Present

September2015-Present

Spring2014

Spring2013

Fall2013

CONTACT

Christopher Powell 1033NDowningSt Unit305 Denver, CO 330-607-0799 [email protected]

RESUME

LA PLATA CABINCOLORADO OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOLS

MICRO CABINS V.2

Taking its design inspiration from the ring of lodgepole pines that it is nestled in, La Plata pulls you from its entry into the outdoor room, where it captures the vertical nature of the trees through a bold use of cedar cladding, a frame-less glass window, and an open roof. The cabin also speaks to the introverted-extrovert in all of us, by having a folding wall that transforms the open nature of the cabin into an oasis of solitude.

Designers ||ChristopherPowell,JamesHillard,CatrinaWeissbeck,TylerWhaleyProfessors ||RickSommerfeld,WillKonig

Semester || StudioIVSpring2016Organization || ColoradoBuildingWorkshop

Client || Colorado Outward Bound SchoolsLocation || Leadville, CO

Size || 300SF

PHOTOCREDIT||JESSE KUROIWA

EXPLODED AXON

SITEFORCES

PHOTOCREDIT||JESSE KUROIWA

PHOTOCREDIT||JESSE KUROIWA

PALAZZO MONDERNOGASTRONOMYCENTER

Taking the Palazzo as a building typology, the design pulls from various elements of these Italian buildings as a precedent for design, as well as other architectural experiences within the city. These elements were then modified and composed with modern architecture in mind. The idea behind this was to create a new identity for the disconnected urban fabric of the area of Piazza Annigoni, while relating back to the rest of the city as a whole. The program of food is steeped in Italian tradition with cooking classrooms, restaurants, and a piazza geared towards the experience of food.

Designers || Christopher PowellProfessors || Filippo Caprioglio

Semester || StudioVSpring2013Location || Florence, Italy

Size ||30,000SF

SITE

GROUND FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

3RD FLOOR

LOCAL MOTIONOFF the RAILS DESIGN COMPETITION

The two blocks of Mason Street between Mulberry and Laurel pose a vast variety of urban conditions ranging from street front retail and commercial to small scale residential. This range of uses has caused a conflicted identity for this area of Fort Collins in addition to safety and pollution concerns. It calls for a solution which respects all existing uses and site conditions, yet brings a cohesive and distinct identity.

Local Motion proposes to introduce a ribbon-like element comprised of vertical timber members to create identity for the district, referencing both historical and contemporary culture. Its articulation is parametrically generated, addressing the needs for privacy, public engagement, train visibility, safe circulation, and pollution mitigation. These vertical timber members become expressive of the zeitgeist of former locomotion. As rhythmic elements they create dynamic spaces and become storytellers of old days traveling by train through the Rocky Mountains. Automotive travel becomes engaged with passing trains and the experience of traveling through a Rocky Mountain pine forest - juxtaposed by modern means of transportation. Additionally, moments of pause and activity are created for pedestrians and cyclists to engage this sensorial experience. Select moments along the pedestrian pathways create visual and auditory connection with passing trains.

Designers || Christopher Powell, Jesse Ledin, Kyle HoenenMentor || Will Konig

Organization || UrbanLabClient || City of Fort CollingsLocation || Fort Collins, CO

Size || 2CityBlocks

SITE

URBANCIRCULATION+SPACE

RIBBONWALLSTRATEGIESPHYSICSOFSOUND

URBANINTERVENTION

FOOD+ENTERTAINMENT

RESIDENTIAL

MULTI-FAMILY

BUSSTOP LOUVERSTRATEGIES

URBANARTICULATION

MASLOW HEALTHCOLLABORATIVEINTEGRATEDDESIGNSTUDIO

The Maslow Health Collaborative aims to connect individuals to resources and activites that promote positive lifestyle choices. Inspired by Abraham Maslow’s heirarchy of needs, the basic necessities of human needs must rst be met in order for an individual to reach a point of transcendence. The building allows one to evaluate his or her own needs and chose a path that will best aid in their pursuit of happiness.

The absence of control over these types of illnesses can easily strip away a person’s sense of self-empowerment. Due to this aspect, many face signi cant decreases in their health and overall well-being not just from the e ects of the chronic illnesses but also from the lack of guidence in the situation. By re-evaluting day-to-day habits, everyone can learn simple techniques to positively impact their controlable health. Once these aspects are understood and implemented, those indivduals can go onward to teach others, creating a benficial cycle.

Designers ||ChristopherPowell,AbbeyBurtonProfessors || JackHawk

Semester || IDSStudioSpring2014Organization || Kent State Univesity CAED

Location || Cleveland, OHSize ||300SF

“What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.”

- Abraham Maslow

Abagale Burton || Christopher PowellKent State University CAED

Professor Jack HawkIDS || 2014

+

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

The Maslow Health Collaborative aims to connect individuals to resources and activites that promote positive lifestyle choices.

Inspired by Abraham Maslow’s heirarchy of needs, the basic necessities of human needs must � rst be met in order for an

individual to reach a point of transcendence. The building allows one to evaluate his or her own needs and chose a path that will

best aid in their pursuit of happiness.

The absence of control over these types of illnesses can easily strip away a person’s sense of self-empowerment. Due to this

aspect, many face signi� cant decreases in their health and overall well-being not just from the e� ects of the chronic illnesses

but also from the lack of guidence in the situation. By re-evaluting day-to-day habits, everyone can learn simple techniques to

positively impact their controlable health. Once these aspects are understood and implemented, those indivudals can go onward

to teach others, creating a bene� cial cycle.

Biological & Physiological

Safety Needs

Social Needs

Esteem Needs

Cognitive Needs

Aesthetic Needs

Self-Actualization

Transcendence

air || food || drink || shelter || warmth || sleep

security || order || law || limits

purpose || sense of belonging || love || comfort

achievement || mastery || independence

knowledge || ideas || meaning

beauty || form || balance

realizing personal potential self-ful� llment

helping others achieve self-actualization

MASLOW HEIRARCHY OF NEEDS

Abraham Maslow believed individuals possessed a set of motiviation

systems unrelated to rewards or desires. When one was ful� lled, a

person would seek to ful� ll the next.

The main entrance to the Maslow Health Collaborative is located at the intersection of West 9th Street and St. Clair Street.The facades of the � rst two levels display a continued vocabulary of the Historic Warehouse District.

Detailing of brick and stone is meant to capture the attention of those at the pedestrian level.

Positive Energy Pathways beging at the main lobby and circulatethrougho the � rst � ve � oors. These design ramps generate renewable energy for the building from kenetic pads, located directly walkway surface.

Elements are meant to inspire those facing hardships to continue their journey through life.

|| SITE DIAGRAM + ANALYSIS ||

CLEVELAND, OHIO

SITE B - WEST 9TH STREET & ST. CLAIR STREET

CLEVELAND CONCEPT SKETCH

The wind in the Summer and Winter months comes primarily from the Southwest across the river and some wind comes in from the lake during storms. N

“What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.”

- Abraham Maslow

Abagale Burton || Christopher PowellKent State University CAED

Professor Jack HawkIDS || 2014

+

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

The Maslow Health Collaborative aims to connect individuals to resources and activites that promote positive lifestyle choices.

Inspired by Abraham Maslow’s heirarchy of needs, the basic necessities of human needs must � rst be met in order for an

individual to reach a point of transcendence. The building allows one to evaluate his or her own needs and chose a path that will

best aid in their pursuit of happiness.

The absence of control over these types of illnesses can easily strip away a person’s sense of self-empowerment. Due to this

aspect, many face signi� cant decreases in their health and overall well-being not just from the e� ects of the chronic illnesses

but also from the lack of guidence in the situation. By re-evaluting day-to-day habits, everyone can learn simple techniques to

positively impact their controlable health. Once these aspects are understood and implemented, those indivudals can go onward

to teach others, creating a bene� cial cycle.

Biological & Physiological

Safety Needs

Social Needs

Esteem Needs

Cognitive Needs

Aesthetic Needs

Self-Actualization

Transcendence

air || food || drink || shelter || warmth || sleep

security || order || law || limits

purpose || sense of belonging || love || comfort

achievement || mastery || independence

knowledge || ideas || meaning

beauty || form || balance

realizing personal potential self-ful� llment

helping others achieve self-actualization

MASLOW HEIRARCHY OF NEEDS

Abraham Maslow believed individuals possessed a set of motiviation

systems unrelated to rewards or desires. When one was ful� lled, a

person would seek to ful� ll the next.

The main entrance to the Maslow Health Collaborative is located at the intersection of West 9th Street and St. Clair Street.The facades of the � rst two levels display a continued vocabulary of the Historic Warehouse District.

Detailing of brick and stone is meant to capture the attention of those at the pedestrian level.

Positive Energy Pathways beging at the main lobby and circulatethrougho the � rst � ve � oors. These design ramps generate renewable energy for the building from kenetic pads, located directly walkway surface.

Elements are meant to inspire those facing hardships to continue their journey through life.

|| SITE DIAGRAM + ANALYSIS ||

CLEVELAND, OHIO

SITE B - WEST 9TH STREET & ST. CLAIR STREET

CLEVELAND CONCEPT SKETCH

The wind in the Summer and Winter months comes primarily from the Southwest across the river and some wind comes in from the lake during storms. N

“What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.”

- Abraham Maslow

Abagale Burton || Christopher PowellKent State University CAED

Professor Jack HawkIDS || 2014

+

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

The Maslow Health Collaborative aims to connect individuals to resources and activites that promote positive lifestyle choices.

Inspired by Abraham Maslow’s heirarchy of needs, the basic necessities of human needs must � rst be met in order for an

individual to reach a point of transcendence. The building allows one to evaluate his or her own needs and chose a path that will

best aid in their pursuit of happiness.

The absence of control over these types of illnesses can easily strip away a person’s sense of self-empowerment. Due to this

aspect, many face signi� cant decreases in their health and overall well-being not just from the e� ects of the chronic illnesses

but also from the lack of guidence in the situation. By re-evaluting day-to-day habits, everyone can learn simple techniques to

positively impact their controlable health. Once these aspects are understood and implemented, those indivudals can go onward

to teach others, creating a bene� cial cycle.

Biological & Physiological

Safety Needs

Social Needs

Esteem Needs

Cognitive Needs

Aesthetic Needs

Self-Actualization

Transcendence

air || food || drink || shelter || warmth || sleep

security || order || law || limits

purpose || sense of belonging || love || comfort

achievement || mastery || independence

knowledge || ideas || meaning

beauty || form || balance

realizing personal potential self-ful� llment

helping others achieve self-actualization

MASLOW HEIRARCHY OF NEEDS

Abraham Maslow believed individuals possessed a set of motiviation

systems unrelated to rewards or desires. When one was ful� lled, a

person would seek to ful� ll the next.

The main entrance to the Maslow Health Collaborative is located at the intersection of West 9th Street and St. Clair Street.The facades of the � rst two levels display a continued vocabulary of the Historic Warehouse District.

Detailing of brick and stone is meant to capture the attention of those at the pedestrian level.

Positive Energy Pathways beging at the main lobby and circulatethrougho the � rst � ve � oors. These design ramps generate renewable energy for the building from kenetic pads, located directly walkway surface.

Elements are meant to inspire those facing hardships to continue their journey through life.

|| SITE DIAGRAM + ANALYSIS ||

CLEVELAND, OHIO

SITE B - WEST 9TH STREET & ST. CLAIR STREET

CLEVELAND CONCEPT SKETCH

The wind in the Summer and Winter months comes primarily from the Southwest across the river and some wind comes in from the lake during storms. N

SITE

EXPLODED AXON

WINDENERGY

HYDRO-ELECTRIC

KINETICENERGY

CORECONSTRUCTION

SOLARENERGY

NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

|| MIXED USE FLOOR PLANS ||

|| CONCEPT SKETCHES ||

|| BUILDING FACADES ||

When a person reaches the top of Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs, they are said to be in a state of transcendence. At this point, said person can

pass on his or her knowldge to another individual, continuing the cycle. The tenth � oor of the Maslow Health Collaborative allows for this time

of re� ection. Part of the � oor is designed as an interior spiritual garden.

PRIM

E TE

NA

NT

9TH FLOOR

8TH FLOOR

7TH FLOOR

6TH FLOOR5TH FLOOR

4TH FLOOR

3RD FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

1ST FLOORRETAIL

MIX

ED U

SE

RETA

ILED

UCA

TIO

NCL

INIC

RECR

EATI

ON

AL

10TH FLOOR

ASS

EMBL

Y

SOUTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION

SHADING DEVICES

LAYERING AFFECTMATERIAL CHANGESFORM DICTATION

VEGETATION-PURIFIED AIR CIRCULATION THROUGH BUILDING

NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

|| MIXED USE FLOOR PLANS ||

|| CONCEPT SKETCHES ||

|| BUILDING FACADES ||

When a person reaches the top of Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs, they are said to be in a state of transcendence. At this point, said person can

pass on his or her knowldge to another individual, continuing the cycle. The tenth � oor of the Maslow Health Collaborative allows for this time

of re� ection. Part of the � oor is designed as an interior spiritual garden.

PRIM

E TE

NA

NT

9TH FLOOR

8TH FLOOR

7TH FLOOR

6TH FLOOR5TH FLOOR

4TH FLOOR

3RD FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

1ST FLOORRETAIL

MIX

ED U

SE

RETA

ILED

UCA

TIO

NCL

INIC

RECR

EATI

ON

AL

10TH FLOOR

ASS

EMBL

Y

SOUTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION

SHADING DEVICES

LAYERING AFFECTMATERIAL CHANGESFORM DICTATION

VEGETATION-PURIFIED AIR CIRCULATION THROUGH BUILDING

NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

|| MIXED USE FLOOR PLANS ||

|| CONCEPT SKETCHES ||

|| BUILDING FACADES ||

When a person reaches the top of Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs, they are said to be in a state of transcendence. At this point, said person can

pass on his or her knowldge to another individual, continuing the cycle. The tenth � oor of the Maslow Health Collaborative allows for this time

of re� ection. Part of the � oor is designed as an interior spiritual garden.

PRIM

E TE

NA

NT

9TH FLOOR

8TH FLOOR

7TH FLOOR

6TH FLOOR5TH FLOOR

4TH FLOOR

3RD FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

1ST FLOORRETAIL

MIX

ED U

SE

RETA

ILED

UCA

TIO

NCL

INIC

RECR

EATI

ON

AL

10TH FLOOR

ASS

EMBL

Y

SOUTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION

SHADING DEVICES

LAYERING AFFECTMATERIAL CHANGESFORM DICTATION

VEGETATION-PURIFIED AIR CIRCULATION THROUGH BUILDING

SOUTHELEVATION

EASTELEVATION

SHEAR WALLS SPAN 1ST THRU 10TH FLOORS

LONGITUDINAL SECTION TRANSVERSE SECTION

HYDRO-ELECTRIC GENERATOR KENETIC ENERGY WALKWAYS CORE CONSTRUCTION SOLAR ENERGY ROOF PANELSWIND ENERGY TURBINES

PV PANEL SYSTEM

Roof Construction Over Interior Gardens

KALWALLWalls for Rooftop Garden & Fire Stair

RAIN TANKSpans 6th through 10th Floors

TERRACOTTA PANELS

4th Level Facades & Above

ZINC PANELS

3rd, 4th, 6th thru 10th Facades

DOUBLE GLASS FACADE

6TH THRU 10TH FLOOR FACADES

|| INTEGRATED DESIGN STRATEGIES ||

HELIX WIND TURBINES

Mounted to 6th thru 9th Facades

BRICK & STONE FACADE DETAIL

4th Level Facades & Above

CORE ELEMENTS

KENETIC ENERGY WALKWAY

TRAVEL 1ST THRU 5TH FLOORS

MICRO COTTA CORNICES

FACADES ON 1ST & 2ND LEVELS

SHEAR WALLS SPAN 1ST THRU 10TH FLOORS

LONGITUDINAL SECTION TRANSVERSE SECTION

HYDRO-ELECTRIC GENERATOR KENETIC ENERGY WALKWAYS CORE CONSTRUCTION SOLAR ENERGY ROOF PANELSWIND ENERGY TURBINES

PV PANEL SYSTEM

Roof Construction Over Interior Gardens

KALWALLWalls for Rooftop Garden & Fire Stair

RAIN TANKSpans 6th through 10th Floors

TERRACOTTA PANELS

4th Level Facades & Above

ZINC PANELS

3rd, 4th, 6th thru 10th Facades

DOUBLE GLASS FACADE

6TH THRU 10TH FLOOR FACADES

|| INTEGRATED DESIGN STRATEGIES ||

HELIX WIND TURBINES

Mounted to 6th thru 9th Facades

BRICK & STONE FACADE DETAIL

4th Level Facades & Above

CORE ELEMENTS

KENETIC ENERGY WALKWAY

TRAVEL 1ST THRU 5TH FLOORS

MICRO COTTA CORNICES

FACADES ON 1ST & 2ND LEVELS

LONGITUDINALSECTION

TRANSVERSESECTION

“What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.”

- Abraham Maslow

Abagale Burton || Christopher PowellKent State University CAED

Professor Jack HawkIDS || 2014

+

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

The Maslow Health Collaborative aims to connect individuals to resources and activites that promote positive lifestyle choices.

Inspired by Abraham Maslow’s heirarchy of needs, the basic necessities of human needs must � rst be met in order for an

individual to reach a point of transcendence. The building allows one to evaluate his or her own needs and chose a path that will

best aid in their pursuit of happiness.

The absence of control over these types of illnesses can easily strip away a person’s sense of self-empowerment. Due to this

aspect, many face signi� cant decreases in their health and overall well-being not just from the e� ects of the chronic illnesses

but also from the lack of guidence in the situation. By re-evaluting day-to-day habits, everyone can learn simple techniques to

positively impact their controlable health. Once these aspects are understood and implemented, those indivudals can go onward

to teach others, creating a bene� cial cycle.

Biological & Physiological

Safety Needs

Social Needs

Esteem Needs

Cognitive Needs

Aesthetic Needs

Self-Actualization

Transcendence

air || food || drink || shelter || warmth || sleep

security || order || law || limits

purpose || sense of belonging || love || comfort

achievement || mastery || independence

knowledge || ideas || meaning

beauty || form || balance

realizing personal potential self-ful� llment

helping others achieve self-actualization

MASLOW HEIRARCHY OF NEEDS

Abraham Maslow believed individuals possessed a set of motiviation

systems unrelated to rewards or desires. When one was ful� lled, a

person would seek to ful� ll the next.

The main entrance to the Maslow Health Collaborative is located at the intersection of West 9th Street and St. Clair Street.The facades of the � rst two levels display a continued vocabulary of the Historic Warehouse District.

Detailing of brick and stone is meant to capture the attention of those at the pedestrian level.

Positive Energy Pathways beging at the main lobby and circulatethrougho the � rst � ve � oors. These design ramps generate renewable energy for the building from kenetic pads, located directly walkway surface.

Elements are meant to inspire those facing hardships to continue their journey through life.

|| SITE DIAGRAM + ANALYSIS ||

CLEVELAND, OHIO

SITE B - WEST 9TH STREET & ST. CLAIR STREET

CLEVELAND CONCEPT SKETCH

The wind in the Summer and Winter months comes primarily from the Southwest across the river and some wind comes in from the lake during storms. N

SELECTED ARTWORKSSTUDIESINALTERNATIVE MEDIA

The Arts have been an integral part of my education, even before enrolling in University. They were my first true love and I have experimented with different media that has extended from traditional oil painting techniques to digital representation and photography.

RIGHT || STUDY OF FLORENCE

11"x17"Water Color on Paper

Spring2013

PORTRAIT #19

24"x36"Graphite on Bond Paper

Fall2011

ARCHITECTURE STUDY

5"x8"MarkeronVellum

Fall2012

LE CORBUSIER STUDY

5"x8"MarkeronVellumFall2012

STILL LIFE #4

18"x24"Acrylic on BoardSpring2010

LEFT||SELF PORTRAIT #3

36"x48"Acrylic on Illustration Board

Fall2011

RIGHT||PORTRAIT #6

18"x24"ChalkonPaper

Fall2008

LEFT||OLD ENERGY

8"x11"Graphite+WatercoloronPaperSPRING2009

RIGHT||CLOSE SELF PORTRAIT

48"x72"Oil on CanvasSpring2009

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