GRETCHEN KELLY
My passion lies in designing healthy sustainable environments that people can cherish through out their daily lives
My interest in DESIGN …
was first sparked by seeing the wonders of the city of Chicago. Through visiting and experience the vast architecture buildings that call Chicago home, I knew that I wanted to be a designer that created the built world. From the age of 11, I have been inspired by how it combines my love of science, math, and design. Since that point I have dreamed of ending up in the city that inspired my dream of becoming an architect. Architecture to me isn’t just about the forms and the way that the building evokes emotion, it’s also about how the building shapes the occupant’s lives and enhances their experience. Through studios and internship experience, I have found an immense love for education and workplace design, that I would love to continue further.
Work Experience
Chicago, IL
Fall 2018
Aug 2019 - Present
Kansas City, MO
Summer 2018
Kansas City, KS
May 2017 - May 2018
Jan 2019 - May 2019
Grand Haven, MI
Summer 2016
Education
University of Kansas
Master of Architecture - Class of 2019
5 Year M.Arch I
Graduated Highest Distinction
Thayer Medal 2019 Recipient: Graduated Number One in Master of Architecture Class
Study Abroad Experience - Architecture in Asia - Winter 2017-2018
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Principals of Modern Architecture - Arch 104
Work Experience
75% complete with AXP hours
Gensler
- Community Studio (Higher Education and Health & Wellness)
Helix Architecture + Design
- Workplace & Culture
DLR Group
- K-12 Education Studio
Dryer Architecture Group
- Residential Design
Project Experience
EDUCATION
Daystar School Chicago (Gensler) Visioning - Facility Assessment - Programming
Pittsburg High School (DLR Group) Conceptual Design - Design Development
Kearney Early Education Center (DLR Group) Conceptual Design - Schematic Design
Capital Federal Hall Expansion - University of Kansas Business School (Gensler) Schematic Design
CAPPS Middle School (DLR Group) Schematic Design - Design Development
Illinois State Student Center (Gensler) Concept Design - Schematic Design
Kearney High School (DLR Group) Schematic Design
Jefferson City High School (DLR Group) Schematic Design
Capital City High School (DLR Group) Schematic Design
Leavenworth High School (DLR Group) Schematic Design
Lee’s Summit School District (DLR Group) Master Planning
Kansas City Art Institute Student Housing (Helix) Post Development
Ottawa High School (DLR Group) Construction Administration
Missouri Innovation Center (DLR Group) Construction Administration
Gardner-Egerton High School (DLR Group) Construction Administration
HEALTH
OhioHealth Neuroscience Wellness Center (Gensler) Construction Documents
CULTURE
Girl Scouts Camp Prairie Schooner Aquatic Center (Helix) Construction Documents
Folly Theater (Helix) Construction Administration
WORKPLACE
American Century Investments Training Headquarters TI (Helix) Design Development - Construction Documents
McCownGordan Construction Headquarters (Helix) Construction Administration
Corrigan Station 3 (Helix) Construction Administration
Hospitality
Oak Park County Club (Gensler) - Design Development - Construction Documents
Residential
Charnisky Residence (Dryer Architecture Group) Schematic Design
Sortman Residence (Dryer Architecture Group) Design Development - Construction Administration
Dryer Duplex Residence (Dryer Architecture Group) Construction Administration
Activities
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS
TREASURE
Responsible for chapter budget, fundraising, and event budgeting
PROJECT MANAGER - Freedom by Design
Oversaw the entirety of backyard renovation for Girl Shelter from design to fundraising to construction.
Volunteered over 150 hr through the project
HISTORIAN - Freedom by Design
ARCHITECTURE STUDENT AMBASSADOR
Provide guided tours of Marvin Hall to prospective students and
Answer questions in regards to the architecture curriculum at KU
ALPHA DELTA PI SORORITY
Membership Education Vice-President (2016)
Leadership Chair (2015)
Junior Panhellenic Delegate (2015)
Mortar Board Honors Society
Skills
Software Design
Revit Visual Communication
Photoshop Finish Selection
InDesign Space Planning
Illustrator Design Thinking
AutoCad Verbal Presentation
Sketch Up Client Relations
Rhino Vendor Relations