ALLYSON BRADFORDARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

Allyson Bradford

Contact Information: 5th Year B.Arch Student I California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Phone: (310) 463-4781

Portfolio Link: https://issuu.com/savagelight/docs/architecture_portfolio__allyson_bra/1 Email: adyssina@gmail.com

Professional History:• Architectural Intern, Architectural Resources Group, Pasadena, CA Nov. 2015- current

• June 2015- Sept. 2015

• HABS/Architectural Draftsman, Architecture Dept., Cal Poly Pomona, CA June 2013- Dec. 2014

• Draftsman/Designer, Tima Winter, Inc., Hollywood, CA June 2014- Sept. 2014

Aug. 2012- Oct. 2013

• Researcher/Writer, Architecture Dept., Cal Poly Pomona, CA Jan. 2013- Dec. 2013

• Project Manager, Windsor Smith Room in a Box, Los Angeles, CA Aug. 2010-Aug. 2012

• Project Manager, Kelly Baron Design, Los Angeles, CA March 2010- Aug. 2010

• Architectural Designer, LCM Studio, Venice, CA Sept. 2009- Nov. 2009

• Architectural Designer, Harvest Architecture, South Pasadena, CA Sept. 2008- Sept. 2009

• Project Manager, Design:X, Los Angeles, CA June 2007- March 2008

• Assistant Designer/Offi ce Manager, Design:X, Los Angeles, CA Oct. 2006- June 2007

Other Experience:• Public Relations, Marketing, Acting, Commercial Coordinator at T.V station, and Photographyt

Education:• Bachelor of Architecture, Cal Poly Pomona, to be completed June 2016

• Candidate in UCLA Extension Interior Architecture Professional Level Program, 2006- 2010

• Bachelor or Arts, Communication Major, French Minor, University of California at Davis

• Education Abroad Program in Lyon, France

Qualifi cations:• Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Vray, SketchUp, Podium, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, GIS-basic, Ecotect-basic, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint

Awards:• L.T. Shanks Travel Scholarship Recipient, 2015

• Walt Disney Imagineering - Bobby Brooks Team Award, 1st Place, (WDI-Bobby Brooks Memorial Interdisciplinary Design Studio)

• Walt Disney Imagineering -Imagineer's Choice Award for Individual Project, (WDI-Bobby Brooks Memorial Interdisciplinary Design Studio)

• Award of Excellence for Systems Integration (Environmental Controls)

• Selection for Interim Design Showcase: Winter 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Winter 2015, Spring 2015of Architecture, Cal

Project Management Experience:• Coordinated work and site visits with various consultants in all phases of a project including, Structural Engineers, Soils Engineers, Civil Engi-neers, General Contractors, Surveyors and Title 24 Engineers.• Coordinated w

MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY

Cal Poly Pomona

Walt Disney Imagineering: Bobby Brooks Memorial Interdisciplinary Studio

Faculty: Professor Irma Ramirez, Professor Andy Wilcox

* SELECTED FOR INTERIM DESIGN SHOWCASE

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONThe Museum of Industrial Archaeology is located at the 6th Street Viaduct. My individual project is part of a larger team proj-

ect called the 'L.A River Rail' . By utilizing the tracks along the river for a passenger train, instead of just freight, we feel we

can bring the train to the river and the river to the people. Our hope is to re-engage people with the L.A. River at an interactive

community level. My team focused on Phase One of the 'L.A. River Rail" which starts with several stops along the river (Bow-

tie Parcel, Downey Rec Center and 6th Street Viaduct), but has ambitions to expand across all 52 miles of the river. Different

team members provided program at each train stop that we felt was both meaningful to the community and the visitor alike.

My personal project, which is part of the 'L.A. River Rail' experience, is accessed by its train depot which is located just

below the 6th street bridge whose historic span is incorporated into the museum as a living artifact. The 6th street viaduct is

slated for demolition due to ASR, with a new bridge to take its place, but I propose that both can co-exist. By using one of the

proposed retrofi t options the most historic portion of the bridge can be saved. With a program that focuses on Exploration, Ed-

ucation and Exhibit space, the museum provides a context for the 'L.A. River Rail' experience whose goal is to connect people

back to the city's infrastructure at a human scale.

CONCEPTThe idea is that of Perpetual Ruin and how we can creatively re-use our aging infrastructure such as the L.A. River, the Rail

and the Bridges that tie them together. Discover Los Angeles through the history of its infrastructure.

SITE PLAN

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MATERIAL: STEEL MICRO-STRUCTURE: STEEL NEW DESIGN: EXHIBIT ENCLOSURE

MATERIAL: DE-CONSTRUCTION MICRO-STRUCTURE: REBAR NEW DESIGN: OBSERVATION TOWERS

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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONDowntown Los Angeles has been undergoing a revitalization aimed at recapturing its place as a vibrant social and economic

hub. Hundreds of thousands of square feet remain vacant or underutilized in historic buildings that line the streets of the his-

toric Broadway District. Bullock’s downtown was once a thriving department store, but over time has slowly faded into a park-

ing garage that looks out behind the storefront windows. The goal is to adaptively reuse the building in a way that will bring

it back to its former glory. The client is a Film Company Start-Up that also needs a brick and mortar location for production,

casting, corporate offi ces, screenings and workshops. The integrated yet private residential component starts on the 5th fl oor.

The public program is mixed throughout with retail on the fi rst level, a cafe on the second and a restaurant on the rooftop. The

goal is to integrate: all of the activiites associated with Living, Working and Playing in an urban environment.

CONCEPTThe idea of double exposure relates both to the context of the historic theater district and to the client. This was the inspira-

tion behind the rotating atrium that works its way up from the ground level and breaks through to become the rooftop restau-

rant. It is used as the main social spaces throughout the different levels, as well as a projection screen for castings, short

fi lms and other visual information.

BULLOCK’S DOWNTOWN: creative offi ces & lofts

Cal Poly Pomona

4th Year Topic Studio

Faculty: Professor Barry Milofsky

* SELECTED FOR INTERIM DESIGN SHOWCASE

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe proposed elementary school is situated in Koreatown, which is centrally located in Los Angeles near Holly-

wood. It is fl anked by a busy thoroughfare on the west side, YMCA parking lot on the south and residential on the

north and east sides. The program requires 2 classrooms each for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade along

with an administration building, Multi-Purpose building and a Library. The goal is to create a safe environment for

children in an urban environment, while still connecting to the community at large.

CONCEPTThe idea is that the school is akin to a city block with a perimeter condition. Once inside those walls it opens up into individual buildings and courtyards which are representative of residences and backyards. This makes the transition from home to school more natural for the children.

KOREATOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cal Poly Pomona

3rd Year Design Studio

Faculty: Professor Nadim Itani

* SELECTED FOR INTERIM DESIGN SHOWCASE

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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONOccidental City College already has a respected Music School, but there is a need for a specifi c Jazz Institute.

It needs to be located between two existing buildings, one of which is the architectural face of the school. The

proposed program requires classrooms, rehearsal spaces, offi ces for the professors, administration, supporting

services for the students, a recital hall for performances and a social hub.

CONCEPTThe idea behind the design is based on looking at music as a whole that can be broken down into three parts:

Learn, Rehearse and Perform. They are united by a core social area. These pieces are fragmented apart to allow

for circulation between the new buildings, the existing buildings and the campus at large. The performance area is

buried in order to connect back to the the site and to unite the new and existing fragments.

OCCIDENTAL JAZZ INSTITUTE

Cal Poly Pomona

4th year Design Studio

Faculty: Professor Dennis McFadden

* SELECTED FOR INTERIM DESIGN SHOWCASE

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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONSilver Lake is and has been in the process or revitalization. It has a long history of being home to the artistic and the avant

guard, which continues today. While much of Silver Lake has undergone transformation, the proposed site is in an area that

is only beginning to head in that direction. This gives a unique opportunity to set a standard that upholds the community

design guidelines that emphasize a livable scale, increased walk-ability, maximized green space and a vibrant community. A

multi-family housing project that consists of 10 Live/Work units, 5 Live/Live Units and 3000 square feet of commercial space

is proposed for this corner lot that borders both residential and commercial zoning.

PROGRAMThe program is designed for a community of artisans who have three levels of interaction. There are those who are just start-

ing their business from home and they occupy the Live/Create units. Then there are those whose business has developed to

the point that they want a small storefront with a separation between work and live. They would live in the Live/Work Units.

Finally, there are those that want their offi ce to be a separate address from their home. They would set up shop in the com-

mercial space which is designed to be a collaborative environment where resources are shared and networking is encouraged.

SILVER LAKE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING

Cal Poly Pomona

3rd year Design Studio

Faculty: Professor Barry Milofsky

* SELECTED FOR INTERIM DESIGN SHOWCASE

SITE PLAN

STREET LEVEL SITE PLAN COURTYARD LEVEL SITE PLAN

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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONThe existing, but vacant auto body shop is located downtown. A new use is needed that will not only work with the structure’s character defi ning truss system, but also enhance the community at large. The proposal is an adap-tive-reuse of the structure into an upscale Fencing Academy focused on creating an elite club of fencers dedicated to the sport. The space is double volume so that spectators and family can view from both the bottom level and the mezzanine. This allows the club to hold competitions with increased seating. The facility also has a weight room, locker room, practice areas, teacher lounge and an upstairs cafe for the members to relax in before and after practice.

CONCEPTThe fi lm negative has areas of solid and void and light and dark. It has contrast, transparency and an interplay of foreground and background. There is also an architectural rhythm with the sprockets on each side. .

EN GARDE FENCING STUDIO

UCLA EXTENSION

Interior Architecture Program

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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONExposition Park in Los Angeles already hosts several outstanding museums such as the Natural History Museum and the Air

and Space museum. They are looking to expand this already successful cultural center and transform an underutilized parking

lot into a unique museum that focuses on forbidden archeology. Forbidden archeology is the study of artifacts that don't fi t into

our societal norm of evolution. There is much controversy surrounding the validity of various artifacts and studies of past civ-

ilizations, but the possibility and multitude of fi ndings make it worthy of being discussed and viewed. It is important to create

a unique presence with this structure, while also linking to the other museums already on the site, allowing for a seamless

experience for the public.

CONCEPTThe entire museum is underground and slowly reveals itself just like a true archaeological artifact. Only a corner of the black

box cuts through the ground plane. The site circulation is aligned with the summer and winter solstices and the structural grid

is based on the megalithic yard. My intention is to create a future archaeological site whose structure gives clues to history as

does the content of the museum.

MUSEUM OF FORBIDDEN ARCHAEOLOGY

Cal Poly Pomona

2nd year Design Studio

Faculty: Professor George Proctor

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