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Hannah Austin
HANNAH AUSTIN -
4th Year Architecture & Construction Science Student
Hard-working and self-motivated student with excellent leadership skills. Seeking to apply leadership skills and ability to persevere in every project. With passion, this student will be an addition to your company.
Experience
512.993.0092
haustin3@pvamu.edu
GPA: 3.96
Contact Education
Praire View A& M University
Architectural Concepts
Institute Summer 2023
Weiss High School
2019-2023
Austin Community College
General Studies/Dual Student
Software
AutoCAD
Revit
Enscape
SketchUp
InDesign
Photoshop
Bluebeam
PVAMU SCHOOL OF ARCH. - STUDENT ASSISTANT
Prairie View A&M University - Prairie View, Tx
- Assist with studio preparation, research, documentation, and coordination in a design education and research setting
KITCHELL CONTRACTORS - INTERNSHIP
UT Library Storage Facility - Austin, Tx/ SHSU Precon
Feb-Current 2026
May-August 2024
- Learned and observed different activities on site, reviewed submittals, and communicated with subcontractors daily.
- I reviewed bids, helped with estimations, and studied Exhibit As for the different projects.
VLK ARCHITECTS - SHADOW INTERN
Austin, Tx
March 2023
- Participated in a day-long job shadowing experience, where I partnered with a group of students to review projects and develop ideas
- Observed project meetings to gain insight into the project development process
EQUILIBRIUM + Cafe AVENUE
Multi-Family
CONTINUOUS Learning
Academy + Observatory
01: AVENUE
URBAN LIVING EMBODIES BALANCE.
blending...
logic, innovation, and warmth through form, material, and space.
This design expresses a clear structural rhythm and dynamic shading, using materials such as synthetic stucco, thermo-pine, and thin-set brick veneer.
Creating a modern yet welcoming environment that fosters connection, comfort, and community.
Concept sketches
GRID
Representing space.
SHADING
The shaded spaces symbolzing individuals filling the spaces, while creating variations of rectangles.
Process:
PARTI MODELS
Taking elements from the grid and from the rectangular spaces, symbolizing how spaces and people interact.
TRAVISST
MAINST BELLST LEELANDST
CODE:
Occupancy Type:
Garage - Group S-2
Apartment - Group R-2
Construction Classification:
Garage - Type IA
Apartment - Type VA
Garage Area:
Allowable building area: Unlimited
Allowable building height: 75ft
Allowable number of stories: 4 stories
Apartment Area:
Allowable building area: 7,000 sq ft (A)12,000 sq ft (B)
Allowable building height: 60 ft
Allowable number of stories: 4 stories
Fire resistance for horizontal assemblies between areas: S-2 (Stair, elevator, and trash chute shaft wall fire rating)- 2 hours and R - 2 hours Corridor fire rating: 1 hour
Fire wall rating: 2 hours
Exterior wall: 1 hour
Fire separation between garage and apartment: 2 hours
FLOOR PLANS
1/8” = 1’ - 0”
UNIT B1
1/8” = 1’ - 0”
UNIT A1
ELEVATIONS
Electrochromic Glass (Dynamic Glass)
Appearance: Clear-to-tinted transition provides a sleek, high-tech façade appearance Sustainability: Automatically adjusts tint to reduce solar heat gain and energy loads, improving daylighting and HVAC efficiency.
Synthetic Stucco (EIFS)
Appearance: Can be smooth or textured; achieve warm, modern finishes.
Sustainability: Provides insulation; efficient and lightweight, reducing overall material demand.
Thermo-Pine Wood
Appearance: Warm, natural wood tone with a refined grain; resists warping and fading.
Sustainability: Thermally modified wood increases durability without chemicals.
Thin-Set Brick Veneer
Appearance: True brick look with a slimmer profile; allows subtle texture and depth across facades.
Sustainability: Uses less raw material than full brick and lowers structural load
The dining area is designed as an open, modern, and welcoming space that promotes comfort and social interaction.
Large windows introduce abundant natural light, enhancing brightness and openness. Black tables paired with green chairs create a balanced, contemporary arrangement, while a warm wood bar serves as a visual focal point. Soft globe pendant lighting adds ambient warmth, and a living plant wall with the word “dine” introduces a biophilic touch.
Together, these elements create a lively yet comfortable atmosphere suited for gathering and connection.
02: CONTINUOUS
The Continuous Learning Academy + Observatory is designed to... cultivate a lifelong love for learning by integrating foundational skills with CONTINUOUS LIFE LESSONS IN EVERY SPACE.
Through immersive experiences and hands-on exploration, we create dynamic environments where curiosity, discovery, and meaningful learning flourish.
Concept sketches
Circle Learning never ends...
Transformation symbolizing growth
The functionaltiy of the form
Radiating, enforcing the idea of development
Circulation
Spaces extruding out
KEY:
FLOOR PLANS
Preschool
1) Lobby(500 sq. ft)
2) Admin(1,000 sq. ft)
3) Clinic(200 sq. ft)
4) Cafeteria(600 sq. ft)
5) Kitchen(100 sq. ft)
6) Adult/Child Bathrooms(100 sq. ft)
7) Daycare Classrooms(1,500 sq. ft)
8) Daycare restrooms/storage(400 sq. ft total)
9) Preschool Classrooms(3,000 sq. ft)
10) Preschool restrooms(400 sq. ft total)
11) Courtyard #1
12) Amphitheater
13) Courtyard #2
14) Indoor play/gym area(1,00 sq. ft)
15) Playground #1
16) Playground #2
1) Lobby(200 sq. ft)
2) Observatory(500 sq. ft)
3)Restrooms(60 sq. ft)
ELEVATIONS
Stucco with Natural Appearance
Appearance: Smooth or textured finish, customizable to match taupe clay tones.
Sustainability: Lime-based or eco-friendly stucco options provide better breathability and longevity.
1/16” = 1’ - 0”
1/16” = 1’ - 0”
The classroom is designed as a bright, contemporary learning environment that emphasizes flexibility and engagement.
Expansive windows frame, reinforcing a connection to the outdoors and enhancing natural light. A configuration of yellow tables and gray chairs defines the learning zone while encouraging interaction, complemented by warm wood flooring for comfort. A world map anchors the space educationally, while children occupying varied areas... reflecting an environment that supports movement, growth, and ongoing learning.
03: EQUILIBRIUM
Entertainment is positioned as a balancing FORCE...
Symbolized by the hexagon to represent harmony and equilibrium across every experience.
The space invites thought, creativity, and inquiry, while accommodating all generations and eras.
Rooted in timeless principles, entertainment remains enduring, even as it evolves within a modernized context.
Concept sketches
STEP 1
Identifying the hexagons best suited for the auditorium and developed a strategy to incorporate all hexagon types with the form
STEP 2
I overlapped multiple hexagon types in response to programmatic needs, creating a spatial sequence that gradually opens toward the auditorium.
STEP 3
Assessed ideal circulation pattern to ensure intuitive navigation and efficient movement throughout the space.
Auditorium
Final Form
FLOOR PLANS
1) Main auditorium: 300 seat (1F) and 100 (2F)
2) Main Lobby: 6500 sq ft
3) Green room: 200 sq ft each + 75 sq ft Restroom
4) Office room: 100 sq ft
5) Meeting room: 100 sq ft each
6) Storage room: Total 300 sq ft (in different locations)
7) Pantry:147 sq ft (in different locations)
8)Restrooms: M 200 sq ft + F 200 sq ft
9) Electrical / Mechanical: 200 sq ft
10) Main Staircase (2)
11) Elevator (2)
12) Exit Staircase (2)
13) Ticket Booth: 130 sq ft
14) Janitorial Closet: 140 sq ft
15) South Lobby: 2000 sq ft
16)2nd Floor Lobby: 4800 sq ft
17) Concessions: 130 sq ft
18)Cafe: 1900 sq ft
19) Clubhouse Storage room: 150 sq ft
20) Cafe Restrooms: M 150 sq ft + F 150 sq ft
21) Clubhouse Lobby: 330 sq ft
22) Clubhouse Pantry: 150 sq ft
23) Projector Room: 100 sq ft
24) Balcony: 75,000 sq ft
25) Clubhouse Office: 85 sq ft
26) 2nd Floor Auditorium: 100 seats
SECOND LEVEL:
1/16” = 1’ - 0”
1/16” = 1’ - 0”
ELEVATIONS
SOUTH ELEVATION
= 1’’ - 0”
A futuristic lounge organized around a cohesive hexagonal motif... where modular furnishings, illuminated accents, and patterned flooring reinforce a unified design language. Promoting comfort and an engaging user experience
