a portfolio of my art, studio projects, and general design work. i invite you to take a look, please contact me with any questions.

1. craig lawrence>>
portfolio: drawings, projects, work

3. who am i? >> hello, i am craig lawrence. i have >>i understand everything is an evolution.
one daughter, and a wife. i graduated from csu projects evolve, the world evolves, and people
in ‘05 with a bachellor of arts in sociology and evolve. our notions of architecture evolve-
english. i worked in the furniture industry for -what is good, what is bad, and so forth.
five years, and learned the art of management. therefore i seek an evolving architecture,
now i am in my final year of graduate design where the notions of the new marry with our
school at ucd, and will have a m.arch in may. i desire to feel, connect, and understand.
have always sketched and drawn. for my entire this dawning understanding of mine is an
life i have had a passion for creating things, evolution, one which is reflected in the pages
and building those things. design school has before you. i cordially invite you to examine
begun to teach me how to apply my love of the work contained herein, and perhaps learn
building and creating to the art and science of more about who i am.
building design.
>>i have thus begun to understand how i
approach design. actively building things has
given me an understanding of materials, of
tectonics, and of processes. i wish to give all
those who would experience my architecture
who am i? >>
this same understanding and appreciation.
contemporary spaces can and should be
infused with a sense of real material, real
techtonic, real process. i suppose this is a
search for a notion of the authentic in a world
where too often a substitute must suffice.

4. portfolio: drawings, projects, work>>
1999-2009
Craig Lawrence
craiglawrence.mail@gmail.com
All designs, images, and writings are the property of Craig Lawrence ©2009

5. <<contents
1>>art and sketching
2>>studios
_comprehensive studio
_studio iv
_studio ii
3>>projects
4>>resume
contents>>

6. african mask, 1999>>
pen and ink on matt board,
hammered aluminum background
36” x 28”

7. art and sketches>>
<<cherry jewelry box, 2007
mahogany, walnut,
and basswood inlays,
3” x 3” x 1 3/8”

8. perspective sketch, 2009>>
formal study, rocky mountain land library
buffalo peaks ranch, park county, colorado
pen on paper

9. art and sketches>>
<<robie house sketch, 2008
pen on paper

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Comprehensive Studio>>Summer 2009 programmatic analysis, it was determined that the
Project>>Vancouver Maritime Museum proposed program consisted of two distinct elements:
comprehensive studio>>
Partner>>Dan Williams a “volumetric” program comprised of the Zephyr
Instructor>>Matt Shea restoration--requiring free-flow work patterns, large
amounts of space, and easy access to many locations
Design Problem>>Design a new facility to house at once--and a more narrative, “linear” program
a growing collection and highlight the restoration comprised of the Maritime Museum. With this
and preservation of a salvaged 1870 shipwreck, conception in mind, a formal response was devised
the Zephyr. Located on former industrial shipping in which the “linear” museum program is articulated
grounds, the site consists of a 200’ wide strip of land as a continuous loop, or “tube”, which penetrates,
jutting approximately 1000’ into the north edge of infiltrates, and divides a large volume, or “boat shed.”
Burrard Inlet, directly across the inlet from the highly The final result of these morphological manipulations
dense downtown Vancouver. are two independent elements which become
dependent upon one another for spatial definition,
Design Solution>>After careful typological and structural integrity, and programmatic coherency.

12. <<building morphology <<primary structure <<secondary structure
(occupiable deep trusses)
concept sketch>>
<<ventilation <<hvac <<circulation (green)
egress (red)
entry(purple)
building systems diagrams>>
occupancy & program organization>>
concept diagrams>>

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comprehensive studio>>diagrams, plans, sections
ground floor plan>> fourth floor plan>> fifth floor plan>>
1/64”=1’ 1/64”=1’ 1/64”=1’
<<transverse section longitudinal section>> transverse section>>
1/64”=1’ 1/64”=1’ 1/64”=1’

14. <<slice model photos <<slice model (north) elevation <<slice model building section
1/32”=1’ 1/32”=1’

15. Powder-coated aluminum panel
Vertical stainless steel plate provides support
for horizontal cladding roof panels
EPDM membrane
Sloped rigid insulation
Weatherproof spandrel panel
Concrete topping
Corrugated metal decking
Steel WF beam mechanically fastened and
welded to top deep truss chord
comprehensive studio>>slice model, details
Hollow steel tubing deep truss top chord
Three layers 5/8” Type X gypsum board provides
three hour fire proofing for stuctural members
initial museum roof/skin detail sketch>> museum roof/skin detail developemtn sketch>> final museum roof/skin detail>>
Slot-type low-delivery supply air diffuser
“Captured glass” type hidden mullion
Supply duct from fan coil (located elsewhere)
Mechanically fastened and welded joint bwetween
bottom deep truss chord and spanning WF beam
Rigid insulation
Suspended powder-coated aluminum soffit panel
initial museum floor/skin d il sketch>>
detail k t h museum floor/skin detail development sketch>>
final museum floor/skin detail>>

16. Powder-coated aluminum panel
Vertical stainless steel plate provides support
for horizontal cladding roof panels
EPDM membrane
Sloped rigid insulation
Weatherproof spandrel panel
Concrete topping
Corrugated metal decking
Steel WF beam mechanically fastened and
welded to top deep truss chord
Hollow steel tubing deep truss top chord
Three layers 5/8” Type X gypsum board provides
three hour fire proofing for stuctural members
Tinted polycarbonate panels (weatherproofing
membrane and insulating panel)
Extruded aluminum support grid
Reflective tinted glass rainscreen
Stainless steel spider clip
Three layers 5/8” Type X gypsum boards
Hollow steel tubing deep truss diagonal chord
Stainless steel mounting plate for tension rods
Steel tension rod
Polished concrete topping
Corrugated steel decking
diagonal C-channel bracing
Slot-type low-delivery supply air diffuser
“Captured glass” type hidden mullion
Supply duct from fan coil (located elsewhere)
Mechanically fastened and welded joint bwetween
bottom deep truss chord and spanning WF beam
Rigid insulation
Suspended powder-coated aluminum soffit panel
Cantilevered tapered open-web joist
Steel mounting plate
Anchor plate and bolts

17. comprehensive studio>>details, running section

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Studio IV>>Spring 2009 Design Solution>>The program of a home for a FAMILY
Project>>Performative Architecture and Live|Work OF FOUR and a trendy, upscale HAIR SALON business
Instructor>>Ken Andrews was chosen. The morphological device of a ribbon was
selected for its ability to define, separate, capture,
Design Problem>>Define and resolve a live|work and connect various spaces and volumes by becoming
residence located on busy Pearl Street in Boulder, ground, floor, wall, ceiling, and roof. The two story
Colorado, only a few blocks from the Pearl Street residence volume is separated from and connected to
Pedestrian Mall. According to the studio pedagogy, the parallel salon volume by means of a perpendicular
design responses were required to consider the idea entry “bar” and an implied parallel outdoor volume.
of “performative architecture”--not simply high- This outdoor volume and “bar” serve as the spaces
performance building systems, but social, cultural, through which the relationship of live|work is
formal, and functional performance. This conception is negotiated on a daily basis--providing both separation
neither “top-down” formalism or “bottom-up” hyper- from and connection to the other. The basic concepts
explored in the project include connection, the home
studio iv>>
rationalism, but a “middle-out” approach in which form
not only follows function, but function responds to form as a pubilc--not private--place, and shared, mutually
in meaningful ways, creating a symbiosis between the defining spaces. The project also emphasized passive
two, wherein both come to shape the nature of the sustainable design strategies.
design.

20. ribbon morphology generative digarams>>
<<axonometric rendering
program definition connecting bar mediating space internal/external focus parti
morphological functions>>

21. view screen diagram>> selective shading diagram>>
sunscreen density modulates for views>>
studio iv>>diagrams, plans and sections
Evaporating water cools the air,
causing a downdraft into garage
spaces below to create natural
ventilation
“Pedestal” planters
Pool filled with thin base of pebble
“Infinity edge” cause water to appear
to flow into the garage below
Floor structure
Gutter system catches and recycles
water
courtyard cooling effect>> reflecting pool/courtyard floor detail>>
Scale:1/4”=1

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1. Entry
2. Reception
DN 3. Waiting Area
4. Style/Cut area
5. Dryers
6. Shampoo/Color Mixing Area
7. Service Core
ground floor plan>> 8. Bathroom
9. Chaninging Area
n 1/16”=1’
c 10. Spa Room
111. Courtyard
12. Reflecting Pool
13. Lounge/Formal Family Area
14. Kitchen
15. Dining
16. Den/Office
section c>>
1/16”=1’

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1. Master Bedroom
2. Master Bathroom
3. Walk in Vloset
4. Bedroom
5. Bathroom
6. Laundry
second floor plan>> 7. Private Family Room/Guest Room
8. Terrace
n 1/16”=1’ 9. Open to Below

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intersection of two city grids--the north/south grid
Studio II>>Spring 2008
of the greater metro area, and the rotated downtown
Project>>Japanese Tea House
grid. This rotation became the basis for design,
Instructor>>Barbara Ambach
leading to the design concept of the tea room as a
“jewel” within a larger pavillion. Design, therefore,
Design Problem>>Create a contemporary version of
proceeded to articulate the processional quality of
the traditional Japanese Tea House on an urban park
the tea cerimony through a series of landscape and
site (Confluence Park) just west of Downtown Denver,
architectural thresholds based upon the rotated
on the banks of the Platte River. The tea house should
grids. The final design resulted in a tea room
provide for all the traditional components of the tea
articulated as a rotated cube of rough hewn timber
cerimony program, in addition to a public gathering
studio ii>>
set apart and against a regular grid of polished
space and modern services such as restrooms.
concrete under the enclosed canopy of the pavillion.
The tea room is thus made quite private, despite its
Design Solution>>Analysis of the surrounding
location within a larger gathering space situated in a
context revealed the site was located at the
public, urban setting.

26. <<site context diagrams
<<organizational and functional diagrams

27. studio ii>>diagrams, axo, site plan, model photos

28. <<development and detail models

29. final model models>>
studio ii>>model photos, plans, sections, elevations

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Projects>>2002-2007 the design. Construction of the deck was completed by
myself in August of 2007.
Design Problem>>The following projects represent
a scope of work which occupied my spare time The second project responded to the desire to store
prior to design school. They respond to a diverse a pair of snowboards while utlizing the artwork on
set of problems and impetuses, but all reflect my the boards as decoration for the client’s home. Since
familiarity with design implementation, construction there exists a complete lack of any wall-hanger for
methodologies, and prduct response. snowboards on the retail market, I divised a solution
which entailed the use of four clips which simply
Design Solutions>>The first project is a 10’ x 15’ hold the snowboard in safely place while allowing
backyard deck, part of a much larger backyard for easy removal of the board. The prototype clips
landscaping project. Built on the southeast side of were originally manufactured in wood, and second-
a home, directly adjacent to the kitchen, the project generation aluminum versions are in planning stages.
sought to provide a usable outdoor room for the home’s
family. Utilizing a large existing pine tree to frame the The final project began my love of furniture design
space, the deck was conceived as a floating platform and fabrication. This desk was designed as a college
from which the rest of the backyard landscaping could study and computer desk in early 2002 and was
be enjoyed. Due to its location in a corner and low manufactured from pine solids and birch veneers.
projects>>
height (12” from grade), the platform deck required a The design incorporated ample shelving for books
continuous cantilevered step around the two exposed and storage for all computer hardware. While built
sides which opened to a flagstone pad to complete the to house a desktop computer, the desk was designed
outdoor room. Additionally, a concealed “hatch” leading with growth in mind, and tolerances for conversion to
to the home’s crawl-space had to be incorporated in a writing desk were incorporated into the design.

32. concept exploration sketches>>
existing conditions>> construction photo>> completed deck with “floating” step>> completed landscaping>>

33. “floating step” framing detail>>
projects>>backyard deck
deck framing plan>>
<<backyard deck, 2007
brazillian redwood deck as part
of a larger backyard re-landscaping
project

34. concept sketches>> product drawings>>
snowboard clip, 2006>>
designed to allow display of a board’s
artwork during storage--turning the
board itself into a piece of art

35. projects>>snowboard clip and desk
construction drawings>>
<<pine and birch desk, 2002
design drawings and product photos

37. Craig Lawrence
craiglawrence.mail@gmail.com
Design Outlook: Work Experience
My love of building things has led me to believe the truest understanding of _American Furniture Warehouse | Firestone, Colorado & Fort Collins, Colorado
a design results from an intimate knowledge of materials and the way things Assistant Store Manager (January 2006-August 2007)
are put together. Thus, I feel that design must invite the experiential and >Responsible for the coordination, training, and overall quality of sales and warehouse
tactile involvement of those who would use the design. staff in a 530,000 square foot retail showfloor/warehouse facility with 200+ employees
>Supervised all building operations, including warehousing, sales, staging, front office,
Qualifications customer service, and building maintenance
_Proficient with Autodesk Revit >Experienced developing employee training programs and implementation of strategic
_Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash) goals
_Proficient in sketching, drafting, hand rendering, and model building
_Experience with AutoCAD Warehouse Manager (January 2005-January 2006)
_Strong visualization and conceptual skills > Developed new training programs to ensure customer satisfaction for a 12 person
_Life-long knowledge and experience with the building trades warehouse crew
_Experienced manager of diverse workforces and departments with disparate >Responsible for implementing successful inventory control, R/F scanning, product
goals handling, and warehousing strategies
Affiliations Sales (July 2004-January 2005)
_American Institute of Architecture Students >Commissioned floor sales (low pressure environment)
(August 2007-present) >Developed extensive knowledge of furniture construction, design, and interior design/
decorating principles
Education
Warehouse (August 2002-July 2004):
_Master of Architecture Candidate
>Responsible for loading out customer purchases and unloading daily product transfer
University of Colorado at Denver | Denver, Colorado
(August 2007-present) trucks
>Placed high emphasis on developing positive customer relationships
_Bachelor of Arts, Sociology & English
Magna Cum Laude
Colorado State University | Ft. Collins, Colorado _American Mechanical Services | Englewood, Colorado
(January 2001-May 2005) Helper (January 1999- August 2000)
>Job-site helper of Master Plumbers and Journeymen
_Cornell University | Ithaca, New York >Job sites included commercial, institutional, and residential settings
(August 2000-December 2000)
resume>>