PORTFOLIO ARCHITECTURE
BRIAN MEDINA / 4TH YEAR
02 THE BEACON MUNICIPAL PROJECT OXIDO NYC CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION
THE BEACON
DECEMBER 2025
RESILIENCE HUB / KANSAS CITY, MO
INDIVIDUAL WORK
Dunbar is a small, historic neighborhood in Kansas City’s southeast area, near the Blue River in Jackson County. It has deep historical roots as a predominantly African-American community that developed in the early 20th century when Black families settled in the area and built close-knit social networks.
Today, Dunbar is known for its community spirit and welcoming atmosphere, with residents appreciating its sense of neighborly connection and natural features like a local creek. It’s considered a diverse, walkable neighborhood with family-friendly elements, though it remains relatively small in population and modest in income and homeownership rates compared with many other parts of the city.
The facade of the Resilience Hub is wrapped in a metallic skin with dynamic geometry and carefully placed openings. These openings allow light to glow outward at night, creating a visible beacon for the neighborhood. During the day, the metallic surface reflects sunlight while the patterned openings help shade the interior, improving comfort and energy performance.
WRAPPED SKIN FACADE
FARMERS MARKET BASKETBALL
PARKING GARAGE + PARK
OXIDO NYC 02
MAY 2025
MUSEUM / NEW YORK, NY
INDIVIDUAL WORK
Located in New York City’s Meatpacking District, the site sits along the High Line between the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Standard Hotel. The surrounding context is defined by dense pedestrian movement, cultural institutions, and adaptive reuse, where historic industrial structures coexist with contemporary architecture. As part of a major urban corridor, the site engages the layered condition of the city—elevated infrastructure, street-level activity, and public space.
CONTEMPORARY ART SUPPORT
BRIDGING ART & SUPPORT SPACE
THE BUILDING IS MADE OF 3 PARTS. THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FACADE HOLDS THE MUSEUM. THE RIGHT SIDE HOLDS ALL SUPPORT SPACES. THE C-SHAPED SPACE ACTS AS A CIRCUALTION AREA BRIDGING BOTH SIDES TOGETHER
URBAN CONTRAST
CONCRETE
CONTRASTING ENVIRONMENT/ MATERIAL
THE SURROUNDING AREA IS MADE UP MOSTLY CONCRETE AND STEEL. THE OXIDO MUSUEM CALLS BACK TO WHEN THE AREA WAS MORE INDUSTRIAL BY UTILIZING CORTEN STEEL AS THE FACADE MATERIAL.
URBAN MATERIALS
MECHANICAL
TEMPORARY GALLERY
PERMANENT GALLERY
TEMPORARY GALLERY
PERMANENT GALLERY
TEMPORARY GALLERY
PERMANENT GALLERY
LOBBY / AUDITORIUM
GIFT SHOP
SEMINAR ROOMS
LOADING / STORAGE BACKSTAGE
STEEL / GLASS
YELLOW BRICK
YELLOW BRICK
ORANGE BRICK
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
GALLERY VIEW
The vignette highlights a view from an experiential staircase that functions as seating and a stage, creating a flexible gathering space within the museum. From this vantage point, visitors can see across to the gallery balcony, which overlooks the staircase below. This design establishes a strong visual connection between people in the gallery and those circulating through the building, encouraging interaction and shared experience within the space.
BUILDING + PARK VIEW
This view highlights the sculpture garden with the museum building and the High Line visible in the background. A prominent sculpture in the foreground draws attention, while additional sculptures appear deeper in the garden, creating layers of visual interest. The scene also reveals circulation paths weaving through the garden, guiding visitors between artworks. Together, these elements create a strong visual connection between the museum, the sculpture garden, the High Line, and the surrounding park landscape.
This view highlights an experiential staircase composed of two sets of stairs mirroring each other to form a dynamic circulation space. The arrangement creates an engaging circulation path that encourages movement and exploration throughout the building. By bringing people across and alongside one another, the design promotes interaction, visibility, and shared spatial experience.
VIEW OF CENTER STAIR
VIEW OF CENTER STAIR
EMPORIA NEXUS
MAY 2024
RESIDENTIAL / EMPORIA, KS INDIVIDUAL WORK
The project site is located in Emporia, Kansas, positioned within a parking lot directly across from the city library. Its central location allows the design to engage with the public realm and connect visually and spatially to the library. The surrounding context is a mix of civic and commercial uses, offering opportunities to create meaningful pedestrian connections and activate an otherwise underutilized space.
PROTECTIVE BARRIER
THIS PARTI DIAGRAM REPRESENTS THE EXTERIOR WALLS AS A PROTECTIVE BOUNDARY, WHILE THE INTERIOR IS ORGANIZED AROUND AN OPEN-AIR COURTYARD THAT FOSTERS OPENNESS AND COMMUNITY.
PUBLIC SPACES
STORE FRONT / WINDOW SHOPPING
COMMUNITY BUILDING
SITE RELATIONSHIPS
THIS DIAGRAM DEMONSTRATES THE PROJECT’S ALIGNMENT WITH ITS CONTEXT, ORGANIZING MASSING TO PRESERVE VIEWS AND STRENGTHEN SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS.
PUBLIC/ PRIVATE CIRCULATION
RESIDENT CIRCULATION
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
UNDERGROUND PARKING GROUND FLOOR PLAN
1BEDROOMAXON
2BEDROOMAXON
OBSERVATIONAL DRAWINGS INDIVIDUAL WORK
A collection of observational drawings produced from direct engagement with existing buildings. These studies examine scale, massing, and architectural detail, using drawing as a tool for understanding the built environment.
TOMLINSON RESIDENCE
JANUARY 2026
RESIDENTIAL / KANSAS CITY, MO INDIVIDUAL WORK
This project involved the creation of a detailed Revit model and renderings for a residential renovation. Jay Tomlinson, co-founder of Helix Architecture + Design, invited a student collegue and I to assist in developing a three-dimensional representation of the home to support ongoing renovation decisions. The model was used as a visualization tool to communicate spatial changes, material selections, and overall design intent, allowing the homeowner’s wife to better understand the proposed updates. This project emphasized precision modeling, collaboration with a peer, and the use of digital visualization as a means of translating design ideas into a clear and accessible format.
BEFORE EXTENTION
AFTER EXTENTION
MAIN ENTRY
KITCHEN
EXTENSION LIVING ROOM
contact info:
(620) 510-9167
Brian
Medina Mata
bmedina13@ksu.edu brianmedina.bm13@gmail.com
PROFILE
Fourth-year architecture student at Kansas State University with a strong interest in design, digital modeling, and the architectural process. My passion for architecture began in high school through CAD courses, where I enjoyed the work so much that I continued taking advanced CAD to further develop my skills. I was also inspired by my parents, who once wanted to become architects but did not have the resources to pursue it. I enjoy learning new software, building physical models, and exploring creative design solutions that push my curiosity.
I am currently studying at the Kansas City Design Center, an off-campus K-State program where students work on real-world projects and collaborate with professionals in the architecture community. I am seeking internship opportunities to continue growing my skills and gaining professional experience in the field.
EDUCATION
University: Kansas State University 05/ 2027
College: Garden City Community College 05/ 2023
High school: Ulysses High School 05/ 2021
SOFTWARE SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
HOME DEPOT
lot associate , september 2025 - present
Collected and organized shopping carts to ensure availability and maintain a safe, orderly parking lot area
Assisted customers with loading and unloading materials, providing friendly and efficient service
Helped keep the store’s exterior clean and wellmaintained to create a positive first impression for customers
CARGILL
elevator operator , june 2025- august 2025
Unloaded grain trucks efficiently and operated equipment to transfer grain into storage bins
Performed cleaning and maintenance tasks in tunnels and on top of elevator bins to ensure safe, efficient operations
Assisted with various hands-on duties and facility upkeep as needed to support daily grain elevator operations.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
student janitor , october 2023 - May 2025
Aided in maintaining a positive school image through diligent upkeep of building interiors
Optimized work shift scheduling to minimize disruption during peak hours while still completing all required tasks efficiently.
Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.