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: [email protected]
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
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
SCAFFOLDING
NEW PROGRAM
EXISTING BRIDGE
LA INFRASTRUCTURE
MATERIAL: CONCRETE MICRO-STRUCTURE: ASR CONCRETE NEW DESIGN: SCAFFOLDING
MATERIAL: STEEL MICRO-STRUCTURE: STEEL NEW DESIGN: EXHIBIT ENCLOSURE
MATERIAL: DE-CONSTRUCTION MICRO-STRUCTURE: REBAR NEW DESIGN: OBSERVATION TOWERS
MATERIAL: NEW 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
15ft Windows
18ftWindows
ATRIUM DIAGRAMS STRUCTURAL DIAGRAMS
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
CROSS SECTION
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LEVEL 2 CASTING
LEVEL 3 PRODUCTION
LEVEL 4 CORP. OFFICES
LEVEL 5 CORP. OFFICES RESIDENTIAL
LEVEL 6 WORKSHOPS RESIDENTIAL
LEVEL 7 SCREENINGS RESIDENTIAL
LEVEL 8 RESTAURANT RESIDENTIAL
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
OXFORD AVE.
WESTERN AVE.
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STREET
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COURTYARD LEVEL SITE PLAN
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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BOOTH HALL
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COURTYARD LEVEL SITE PLAN
SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
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
SECTION
LIVE/CREATE_LEVEL 1
LIVE/WORK_LEVEL 2
LIVE/WORK_LEVEL 1
LIVE/WORK_LEVEL 3
LIVE/CREATE_LEVEL 2
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COURTYARD LEVEL SITE PLAN
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
Studio IV
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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
EXPOSITION PARK BLVD.
W. 39th STREET
VERMONT
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OBS.. TOWER
ACCESS ROAD
VERMONT AVE.
W. 39th STREET
OBS.. TOWER
SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET
WINTER SOLSTICE SUNSET
AUDITIORIUM
BOOKSTORE
CAFE/RESTAURANT
EDUCATION
WALL HUNG EXHIBITS
WORLD MYTH EXHIBIT
SPACECAFE/RESTAURANT
GUEST SERVICES
LIBRARY
CONSERVATION EXHIBIT
LOBBY
MEGALITHIC BUILDERS EXHIBIT
SPACE
WORLD MYTH EXHIBIT SPACE
MEGALITHIC BUILDERS
EXHIBIT SPACE
LOWER LEVEL
LEVEL 1
SUNRISE SUMMER SOLSTICE
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
GROUND LEVEL
SUNRISE WINTER SOLSTICE
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