CAITLIN MOLENAAR | KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY | INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND PRODUCT DESIGN

GATHER EATERY
THE TASK
-Complete the RDI 2013 International Student Design Competition. -An organic, sustainable restaurant with roll out abilities. Competition for Chilis, TGIF, and other similar restaurants. -Include branding package and graphics

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Sustainability is not a trend. It is the quite the opposite.
Sustainability means preserving for the future through actions improving upon energy, health, and economy. GATHER is based around these ideals. When you become a patron, you not only are helping yourself and your body by eating whats honest and pure, you are helping the community you come from by putting money back into it. This is sustainability. A cyclical movement where what goes around truly comes around. GATHER keeps you coming back again, bringing family and friends to support the town you live in and the food youll love.

THE RESULT
-Gather, a restaurant centered around the ideal that communities coming together to work for the best of the whole is the basis of sustainability. -Locally sourced food and materials

REVIT 3DS MAX PHOTOSHOP AUTOCAD

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A C

SECTION PERSPECTIVE C

SECTION A

SECTION B

GATHER EATERY
THE TASK
-Complete the RDI 2013 International Student Design Competition. -An organic, sustainable restaurant with roll out abilities. Competition for Chilis, TGIF, and other similar restaurants. -Include branding package and graphics
BA K ERY SECONDARY DINING MAIN DINING EN T R A NCE SECON DA RY BA R LOU NGE BA R LOU NGE BA R T ECH BOA RD SE AT ING

THE RESULT
-Gather, a restaurant centered around the ideal that communities coming together to work for the best of the whole is the basis of sustainability. -Locally sourced food and materials

CH ECKM AT E K ING L AM P BY DAN N Y FANG

CH ECKM AT E PAW N L AM P BY DAN N Y FANG

DONOVAN LOUNGE AND COUCH BY COA L ESSE

SPRI T E CH A I R O R EQU I VA L EN T BY K NOL L

DUNHILL BANQUE T TE BY FA LCON WA RE

EM ECO STOOL OR EQUIVAL EN T BY PHIL IPPE STARCK

REVIT 3DS MAX PHOTOSHOP AUTOCAD

SPRING 2013

BENJAM IN MOORE

NE W LONDON BU RGUNDY

EUC ALY P T US L E A F

SOF T FERN

ST E AM

E A ST ER L ILY

T HE T ECH BOARD
Patrons are invited to interac t with these expansive touch screens to find out more about where their food came f rom. Touching a sketch of one of the featured farms takes you to a more in depth view of who produced the food, what methods they use, what they do within the communit y. There will also be information on how you can personally get involved in urban farming, with spotlight s on new farmer of the month--patrons who get involved with the program.

WAL N U T CHAIR FINISH

RECL A IM ED WOOD TABL E FIN ISH

BIRCH T REE T RU N K S

MANNINGTON DOCK SIDE WOOD FLOORING

RECL AIMED STONE

3FORM VARIA ECORESIN O RG A N IC S T R A I L FAD E

HELIOHYDRATION
THE TASK
Design and model a hand-held, portable light source.

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plexiglass lid for light to shine through

small water canteen dualing as light source

electronic connection point to activate LEDs

electronic connection point of charging base

THE RESULT
-Heliohydration is a dual functioning canteen-light for serious and eco-conscious expeditioners. -When the small pack is place upon the charging port within the large pack, LEDs become activated, producing a soft, ambiant light. -The two packs can be used individually as water canteens when not functioning as a light source -Caribiners easily attatch to the canteens for portability.
HANDSKETCHING DRAFTING 3DS MAX PHOTOSHOP LASER CUTTER BONDO

large water canteen dualing as charging station

nozzle for access to water solar cells to provide energy for LEDs

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face towards sun when hiking during the day to store energy

BONDO MODEL, BLOWFORMED PLASTIC LID

PLYWOOD LAYERS WITH BONDO OVERLAY

THE EGG NEST

THE TASK
As a part of the Poultry Project 2012 Chicken Coop Design competition, design an aesthetic and functional urban coop for your town that is: -able to house 10+ chickens -provide protection -feed & water -ventilate -ease of access/maintenance -is well lit

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SPATIAL FUNCTIONS

VENTILATION SYSTEM

THE RESULT
-three tierd coop using passive techniques to ventilate and cool both air and water, as well as collect water -easily accessible for cleaning and egg removal -protection in the form of screens for predators, flaps and pull-down doors for harsh weather conditions -pleasing design for urban settings VIEW OF COOP

ACCESS

WATER SYSTEM

FREEHAND SKETCHING

FALL 2011

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

SITE PLAN LEVEL 3

EXPLODED OBLIQUE

ELEVATION A

ELEVATION B

SECTION A

FORCES PART II
THE TASK
Design an experiential, immersive, interactive museum exhibit as a theoretical component of the Forces Part II exhibition at the Discovery Center in Mahnattan, Kansas while keeping true to the intent, design style, and system of the previous Forces Part I

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5.6.

1.2.3.

7. 9.

8. 10.11.12..

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1. Purse
LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #: 1980.002 DATE: 1930s

7. Grater
LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #: 1985.028 DATE: 1930s

2. Evening Gown
LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #: 1979.024 DATE: 1930s

8. Jars (2)
LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #: 3165 DATE: 1930s

THE RESULT
-A design acting as a time capsule of sorts, containing a treasure trove of immsersive experienes on the interior and the static display style and straightforward presentaton style of Forces I on the exterior. -Harmony between playing by the rules of realism and the museum and creating a unique experience for the viewer.

3. Fountain Pen
LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #: 1993.042 DATE: 1930s-1940s

9. Nightgown
LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #:1984.015 DATE: 1930-1940

4. Scouting Uniform
LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #: 1979.024 DATE: 1930s-1940s

10. Purse
LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #1980.002 DATE: 1930-1940

5. Re-purposed Flour Sacks

LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #: 2007.001 DATE: 1930s-1940s

11. Gloves
LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #1984.004 DATE: 1930s

The outer walls enable visitors to learn about family demographics, daily distractions, and societal norms through photographs, text, and artifacts from the town in a way that remains consistant with the design of the previous exhibit.

6. Sewing Hook
LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #: 1982.001 DATE: 1920-1945

12. Baby Shoe

LOCATION: Riley County Historical Society ACCESSION #198.094 DATE: 1930s

3DS MAX PHOTOSHOP CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT HISTORICAL RESEARCH

FALL 2012

A. AUDITORY INTERACTION

B. LISTEN AND LEARN

C. CREATE YOUR OWN

SIDE VIEW

Upon entering into the space, visitors set off sensors placed within the overhead beams, triggering a cacophony of sounds and smells of the kitchen.For example, baking bread, clattering silverware, background chatter, etc.

B. When visitors sit at the kitchen table to take a closer look at the flour sacks, they will discover that each chair speaks to them in the voice of a family member, giving their personal opinions on activities and changes that took place within the kitchen.

A. As they journey farther into the room, a spotlight will alight on the woman of the house. She will begin speaking, welcoming visitors into her space. When she has finished, the phone will ring, inviting listeners to answer and hear stories recorded by Manhattan residents who were in the community during the 1930s.

C. Further exploration will bring visitors to the cooking station, where they have the opportunity to read through authentic Manhattan recipes and create their own based upon what is available in the cabinets and ice box.

LA REYNA
THE TASK
Without changing the structure of the existing building, design a combination visitor center and ecoapartment within a sustainable coffee cooperative in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Keep costs and imported materials to a minimum.

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THE RESULT
-An off the grid building that immerses its visitors in the natural world around it. -It encourages the forging of connections between the exterior and interior environments, as well as the visitors and local culture.
FLOOR ONE B

FLOOR TWO

WATERCOLOR DRAFTING SPACE PLANNING

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INFORMATIONAL PATH

REFLECTION BENCH

COMMUNITY GARDEN

CULTURAL DISPLAY

CONVERSATION SEATING

INFORMATIONAL STAIRS

VIEW OF PORCH

SECTION A

SECTION B

LA REYNA : DIGITAL
THE TASK
Take your design and drawings from La Reyna and create a full set of Revit drawings from them including: -plans (site, floors, RCP) -latitutidinal and longitudinal site and building sections -elevations (N,E,S,W) -construction details -perspectives rendered in 3ds Max

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THE RESULT
-A better understanding of Revit and 3ds Max -A full project, from sketches to computer renders, minus the construction documents

REVIT 3DS MAX PHOTOSHOP

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

FALL 2012

EXTERIOR VIEW

VIEW OF BEDROOM

VIEW OF BAR

VIEW OF PORCH

WALL DEATIL

WINDOW DETAIL

PRODUCTS
THE TASK
Be able to master basic marker rendering techniques in conjunction with hand sketches in order to quickly convey ideas of form, color, and light to potential clients.

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THE RESULT
-ability to quickly render and sketch in marker

PRISMACOLOR MARKER MICRON PEN

SPRING 2012

PRODUCTS
THE TASK
Develop the skills to quickly and accurately sketch from images and surroundings with confidence while mastering scale and proportion. Sketches should be done in 15-30 minutes.

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THE RESULT
-improved freehand sketching ability -confidence in creating forms quickly

MICRON PEN PRISMACOLOR PENCIL

SPRING 2012

PRODUCTS
THE TASK
Experiment with various mediums and rendering techniques

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THE RESULT
-Withdraw (left), watercolor, 9 hours -Through Your Eyes Graphite, 5 hours -Contemplate Within prismacolor pencil 6 hours

WATERCOLOR GRAPHITE PRISMACOLOR PENCIL

SPRING 2012

PRODUCTS
THE TASK
Experiment with various mediums and rendering techniques

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THE RESULT
-Reach 1, (upper right) acrylic on masonite, 3 hours -Reach 2, (lower right) acrylic on mylar, 2 hours -Reach 3, (far right) prismacolor marker, 3 hours

PRISMACOLOR MARKER ACRYLIC

CAITLIN MOLENAAR
DIGITAL KNOWLEDGE
Microsoft Word Revit Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

MASTERS OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND PRODUCT DESIGN

3ds Max Design Adobe Photoshop AutoCAD Working knowledge of Rhino

NOTABLE HONORS AND AWARDS

G.P.A. 3.79 Walter and Martha Toben Architecture and Design Scholarship 2011-2012 Midwest Student Exchange Scholarship 2010-2014 Knights of Columbus Book Award Scholarship 2010-2011 Deans List Fall 2010- Winter 2013 Project Leader for Design Days 2012 Project Facilitator for Office Desk Design Project
in Collaboration with Herman Miller 2012

2nd Place in the All-School University Life Cafe Art Contest 2012 Scholastic Art AwardHonorable Mention 2010 Girl Scout Leadership, Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

If This House Could Speak, Hands On K-State Historical Project 2010-2011 Konza Prairie Docent and Control Burn Volunteer 2012-2013 Recycling Coordinator for Community Event 2012

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Mentor for First Years students in Environmental Design 2011-2012 Ambassador for the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design 2012 Students for Environmental Action
Member and Advertizing Committee 2010-2013

WORK EXPERIENCE

Syngenta Seeds, Inc. The Old Market Deli J. Grundys Rueb n Stein

Position: Sweet Corn Field Hand Duration: June-August 2007 Position: Waitress Duration: 2009-2011 Position: Waitress Duration: May-August 2012

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