3rd year architectural design student with residential and commercial experience and a strong foundation in engineering and construction workflows.
Looking to learn more about design processes and apply strong technical, Innovation, leadership, and collaborative skills to your projects.
EDUCATION
Dunwoody School of Design
Expected Graduation: May 08
Bachelor of Architecture
05 - Present
Associates of Architectural Drafting & Design
05 - Present
EXPERIENCE
Bruce Knutson Architects
Architectural Drafter / Modeler
ERA Structural Engineering
Structural Modeler I
JCJ Construction
On Site Intern
Brilliant Detailing Service
Founder & Manager
Hazelwood Food & Drink
Servers Assistant, Host, Bar back
Three Rivers Park District
Ski Instructor & Assistant Supervisor
May 2022 - Present
Oct 2025 - Oct 2026
SOFTWARE & SKILLS
Autodesk
Revit, ACC, Autocad
Adobe
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
May 2024 - Aug 2024
Other
Bluebeam, SketchUp, Enscape
May 2021 - May 2024 May 2023 - July 2025
LEADERSHIP
Feed My Starving Children
Jan 04 - Present
Chi Psi Fraternity
May 2019 - May 2022
Executive Recruitment Chair
Jan 05 - Present
WORK SAMPLES
DUNWOODY
PROJECT INFO
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HANMAEM HOUSE
(Hanmaeum: one mind or one heart, emphasizing-interconnectedness in korean tradition)
Marissa Alexander Year 3 - Fall 0 5
Korean Service Center Lauderdale, MN 4,74 0
Site Location Not to Scale N
PROJECT FUNCTION
Provides a safe space with simple circulation that promotes spontaneous intergenerational interactions between service center guests to fight Social isolation & loneliness for residents without sacrificing safety or privacy.
Inspired by a traditional Korean madong, the interior to exterior relationship blends together in the atrium to provide usable green space all year round and harmonize with the patio space when in the warm months.
CLIENT REQUESTS
Desire for culturally appropriate elderly care (food, space, activities)
Inclusion of outreach and community enrichment spaces
Focus on wellness, advocacy, and dignity
Avoid overemphasis on mono cultural environment
Site Analysis Constraints Not to Scale
N
Progress Imagery Section Not to Scale
LARPENTEUR AVE
CARL
South East Patio
Circulation
Back of House
MacMillan Lofts
Group project by: Fletcher Dypwick, Ben
Kerber and Ben Mathews
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Jolene Santema Associates Capstone Year - Spring 0 5
Dunwoody College Minneapolis, MN ~ 3,000 Sq Ft
PROJECT FUNCTION
Targeted to bring in more out of state students by making accessible housing in close proximity to the current college campus.
Increase student involvement and retention by offering more space for community and club use.
Create dorm like community's to attract younger and more diverse audiences without sacrificing appeal for current student profile.
CURRENT STUDENT PROFILE
Average age: 24
Students with previous post secondary experience: 38.2%
Self Identified members of racial or ethnic group: 18%
3 Bed - 3 Bath Standard Unit 1/16" = 1' - 0" by: Fletcher Dypwick
3 BED UNIT
DUNWOODY STUDENT HOUSING 05/15/2025 1/8" = 1'-0" BED ''B'' & 3 BED PLAN
4 Bed - 4 Bath Corner Unit 3/32" = 1' - 0" by: Ben Kerber
4 BED ''A'' UNIT
DUNWOODY
Render by: Ben Kerber
DUNWOODY TYPICAL UNIT KITCHEN
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Atrium Oasis
Jolene Santema Construction Documents Year - Fall 0 5
Minneapolis, MN ,30 Sq Ft
PROJECT FUNCTION
Event center designed with a primary focus on zoning compliance and building code coordination. Site planning addresses setbacks, access, and parking requirements, while interior layouts follow occupancy, egress, accessibility, and life-safety standards. The project emphasizes translating regulatory requirements into a coordinated , permit-ready construction document set.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Dimensioned floor plans, roof plan, and building sections
Wall sections and enlarged details showing assemblies and materials
Door, window, and finish schedules
Code compliance and life-safety planning (egress, occupancy, accessibility)
Sheet organization and drawing standards for professional submission
ATRIUM OASIS EVENT
CLASSICAL REVIVAL
EVENT VENUE CENTER
MINNIAPOLIS, MN, 55405
SHEET LIST
GENERAL NOTES
DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS
NOTIFY DESIGNER IMMEDIATLY WITH ANY DISCREPENCIES
IN THE CASE OF AMBIGUITIES, DISCREPENCIES, OR IRREGULARITIES IN THE DRAWINGS AND OR SPECIFICATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION FROM THE ARCHITECT BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH WORK.
ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS AS AMENDED BY LOCAL CODES.
PROVIDE WOOD BLOCKING WHERE WALL MOUNTED ITEMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CASEWORK, EQUIPMENT, ARTWORK, AND FURNITURE ARE INDICATED. VERIFY LENGTHS AND MOUNTING HIGHTS OF BLOCKING.
INSTALL MANUFACTURED ITEMS, MATIRIALS, AND EQUIPMENT IN STRICT ARRODANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMENDED SPECIFICATIONS
A CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PROCEED WITH THEIR WORK UNTIL THEY ACCEPT THE QUALITY OF PRIOR WORK BY OTHERS THAT IS IN CONTACT WITH THEIR WORK.
WHEN WORK IS COMPLETED IN AN AREA THE CONTRACTOR SHALL THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE AREA WITHOUT DAMAGING THE MATERIALS AND SURFACES INVOLVED. RESTRICTED UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC IN FINISHED AREAS. PROTECT SURFACES FROM DAMAGE UNTIL FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK BY THE OWNER.
DELIVER, STORE. AND HANDLE MATERIALS IN A MANNER THAT WILL PREVENT DAMAGE.
STORE MATERIALS PER RECOMMENDATION OF SUPPLIER AND MANUFACTURER. REPLACE DAMAGED MATERIALS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE CEILING AND WALL ACCESS PANELS AS REQUIRED. VERIFY EXACT LOCATION WITH DESIGNER.
THE CONTACTOR SHALL SUBMIT PRODUCT INFORMATION (INCLUDING CUT SHEETS AND FINISH SAMPLES) TO THE DESIGNER FOR COORDINATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH DESIGN INTENT.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
NEW 4975 SQ FT TYPE A-3 MASONRY BUILDING WITH HIGH CEILINGS, LARGE WINDOW S AND GLASS ENCASED POOL ROOM. ROOF IS A METAL SYSTEM WITH A 1”/12” SLOPE TO APEAR FLAT FROM THE EXTERIOR. INTERIOR FLOOR INCLUDES TILE TO PREVENT WATER DAMAGE FROM POOL ROOM. POOL ROOM INCLUDES MASONRY TRIM UNDER CURTAIN WALLS THAT TIE INTO CONCRETE PILLARS AND PLANTER BOXES ASWELL AS A DOOR LEADING TO THE INTERIOR BATHROOMS THAT INCLUDE 2 SHOWERS EACH. ALSO SPRINCLED (NFPA-13 COMPIANT)
CODE REVIEW: EXIT ACCESS
DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF EXITS AND EXIT ACCESS DOORWAYS (SECTION
