Annabelle- PORTFOLIO 2026

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03 Spatial Journey Bloom and Body Collective

The Pavilion project was an opportunity to innovate and explore different ways to prioritize human comfort within an open-air context. It aims to block harsh sunlight while maintaining ventilation and natural views.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

When approaching the goal of creating an outdoor space that focused on users trying to work on digital projects while getting fresh air, I knew that I wanted to create a modular system. Something that’s for was flexible and able to be manipulated to ensure that all harsh southern sun

could be blocked. I knew the coverage the individual modules provided would need to be flexible, adapting to the position of the sun. This constraint led me to the idea of wooden origami-like forms that would be able to expand and construct, based on the lighting needs.

The final iteration of the design features the triangle shaped modules configured in a more organic way, optimizing sun coverage. The individual modules have light sensors, allowing them to contract when the lux exceeds 300. This maximizes ventilation, as the modules are contracted when coverage is not necessary. This project allowed me to experiment with developing creative solutions to different problems.

Spatial Journey 02

This first year project was more conceptual, allowing us to explore scale while creating a spatial journey. We were all given a kit of parts, adding a ma-

terial constraint. This constraint allowed for creativity, as I tried different configurations of the pieces.

The design is based on the leaf structure of an Alocasia leaf. Using the straight pieces, I connected them at different angles to achieve the curved, leaf-like roof structures. As you enter on the bottom level, the only visible pieces are the large 2nd floor slabs spanning

above you. The repeating shapes lead you towards the stairs. As you reach the 2nd level, you are met with a pathway that allows you to choose between sitting on the bench and enjoying the view, or the pathway that weaves outside the roof structure.

Bloom and Body Collective

This project was located in downtown Lawrence, right next to a community center that was about to be taken down. The objective was to create a new fitness center that could better fit the needs of local residents. After many local site visits to other fitness centers, I realized that

the majority of the users were people 60 years of age or older. Many were retired, with their daily visit to the gym being their only social event for the day. This led me to focus my design on the elderly population, while still keeping other users in mind.

The project also required that we have a cafe inside the fitness center. The building is centered around an inner courtyard that allows for connection with nature, lowering stress levels, and improving mood. There are seating options within the courtyard, allowing for social gathering in an outdoor environment even during the freezing temperatures of Kansas winters. The large lobby area that connects to the cafe promotes conversation and is another space where users can relax. Designing a terrace

which features an aeroponic greenhouse as well as gardening beds allows for some of the food needed for the cafe to be grown in the building, while providing gardening clubs and events to improve community engagement. With 30 aeroponic towers, 210-200 lbs of food can be harvested in house per month. This building creates a space where people of all ages can come and feel comfortable while pursuing their fitness goals.