N O R A S C H W A L L E R 240.682.0787 nschwall@gmail.com LEED Green Associate 5 7 0 2 W i l l o w S t r e e t, N e w O r l e a n s, L o u i s i a n a, 7 0 1 1 5 EDUCATION Tulane University Tulane School of Architecture Aug. 2008 - May 2013 Master of Architecture with a Minor in Urban Studies, 2013, anticipated Fall 2011 Selected for the Tulane School of Architecture s Rome Study Abroad Program EMPLOYMENT Jan. 2013 - May 2013 June 2012 - Aug. 2012 Feb 2012 - May 2012 May 2011 - Aug. 2011 May 2010 - Aug. 2010 May 2009 - Aug. 2009 SKILLS Tulane Stone Center for Latin American Studies Graphic Designer New Orleans, LA. Developing a family of graphics to advertise CIAPA, Tulane s study abroad program in Costa Rica Creating layouts for informational pamphlets and flyers for upcoming programs Smithsonian Project Management Design Management Intern Washington, D.C. Assisted the Design Management team, part of the Office of Planning and Project Management, on the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a fast-tracked project Helped a team manage five design firms and three construction companies, and coordinated with various Smithsonian employees to solve design issues in anticipation of the 65% Submissions Concordia, LLC Architectural Intern New Orleans, LA. Revised detail drawings for Construction Documents on Nunez Community College s Arts Center Updated plans and interior elevations for two public library renovations in New Orleans Gensler Architectural Intern Washington, D.C. Worked on Design Development drawings for eleven prototype buildings for Comfort Inn and Suites Used Revit to create a full drawing set for one prototype by modifying an earlier building option National Air and Space Museum Exhibit Production and Design Intern Washington D.C. Helped design cases and tactile elements; worked on graphic panels and historical photo retouching Participated in the full production process for the exhibit, First Artist on Another World Digital Autodesk Revit; AutoCad; Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, and Photoshop; Rhino 3D; and V-Ray Facility with Macintosh and Windows platforms; and Wordpress Technical Experience with model building; Nikon DSLR cameras; 2-D laser cutting; and wood shop equipment Employment experience with large-format printers; and the production of museum exhibit panels DISTINCTIONS Aug. 2008 - May 2013 Spring 2011 Fall 2010 Fall 2009 Fall 2011 Winter 2011 - Spring 2011 Summer 2009 Awards Tulane s Distinguished Scholar Award Dean s Grant Funding for Danaus, a collaborative, digital fabrication project Honorable Mention Tulane School of Architecture, Placemaking Competition Finalist Tulane School of Architecture, Turtle Cove Collaborative Design Competition Publications Professional project featured in Hospitality Style, team member at Gensler Photo credits in Tulane s New Wave, the School of Architecture s Charrette, and on ArchDaily Architects Week Project featured in explorations in Prototypical Furniture Design EXTRACURRICULAR Committee Chair Architects Week Spring 2010 - Spring 2011 Ran and organized the annual, week-long, design and build competition among one hundred students Created the first ever record and guide book for future committees Fall 2012 Spring 2012 Fall 2010 Fall 2009 and Spring 2009 Spring 2013 - Summer 2013 Fall 2010 - Spring 2011 Design and Build Collaborative Projects Participated in URBANbuild Studio Design semester Architects Week Group Leader Soapbox Installation Sukkah 2.0 Team Member Developed a structure for the holiday Sukkot Architects Week Team Member Bus Stop and Signage, First Place Rethinking the Bench, Finalist Volunteer Work Bike and Build Raising money and awareness for affordable housing; volunteering on local builds Freshmen Mentorship Program Assisted architecture studio professors with incoming freshmen
CULINARY Theoretical Academic Individual Project New Orleans, LA 28,000 sq ft Spring 2012 LO C AT I O N This Culinary Institute of New Orleans is located in the historic St. Roch s Neighborhood, an area that prides itself on a spectacular food culture. This structure aims to become an icon in an up-andcoming district. PROGRAM This project is a Culinary Arts College, with associated restaurants. The emphasis is on steel construction view of culinary institute DESIGN This project defines the edges of the site by creating a protective U. The courtyard is activated by shifting the focus to the teaching kitchens, all seven of which protrude out into the space, providing entertainment, protection from the elements, and food for special events. Their importance is further emphasized through visual connections created by pulling away the facade where the kitchens overlap. This move mirrors the interior vs. exterior concepts of the building as a whole. short section perspective st. claude street elevation NORA SCHWALLER 240.682.0787 nschwall@gmail.com LEED Green Associate 5702 Willow Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115
U R BANBUILD Under Construction Collaborative (23) New Orleans, LA 9,500 sq ft Fall 2012 PROGRAM This is a Commercial Center comprised of five apartments, four generic retail spaces, a cafe and courtyard, and micro business pods. All with considerations for a phased build out. phase I PHASES Phase I: a landscape strategy focused on micro-business pods is implemented. Phase II: construction on the core building begins through an incremental build out. Phase III: micro-pods are displaced and distributed down the commercial corridor phase II DESIGN We focused on a branding identity that could unite the disparate program elements. phase III RESPONSIBILITIES I worked on the initial development of the plan of the cafe and courtyard spaces in a team of three. I then assisted on the development of the pods for Phase I and spearheaded Phase III of the project. Additionally I worked to set up the exhibit and wrote the fundraising book. focus cafe focus courtyard
F URNITURE B U S S TO P Competition First Collaborative (12) Fall 2009 This project focused on the creation of an informational kiosk and bus stop. Due to budget constraints, we decided to use a cheap and common material in a way that was beautiful. We crisscrossed lengths of 2 x4 boards and connected them at three points, using the seats and the display panel to help solidify the structure. It was placed at the corner of Hickory and Leonidas street. BENCH information kiosk Competition Finalist Collaborative (6) Spring 2009 This project focused on rethinking the traditional bench. A single rope weaved through the frame to create the main support, while nylon threads formed seats. SHELF the bench front the bench detail Individual Project Summer 2010 1/4 2 This project focused on modular and demountable furniture. It is self supporting without fasteners. The proportions are based on the golden section. The colors are based on artwork by Piet Mondrain. 8 8 8 shelf - erect and packed x1 x2 x2 2 x12
S U KKAH 2.0 Collaborative (6) New Orleans, LA 100 sq ft Fall 2010 LO C AT I O N This was the second year the Tulane School of Architecture and Tulane s chapter of Hillel worked together to bring well designed Sukkahs to Tulane s campus for Sukkot. DESIGN The concept behind our Sukkah was for it to be a beacon of light in space, which earned it the name, The Lantern. With that base, we wrapped the form with pieces designed as an abstracted ribbon. This worked to contain the space in an element that both dovetailed with the rules for Sukkah as well as the location where it was placed, a small courtyard adjacent to the Campus Commons. Finally, as mandated by Jewish law, the roof was composed of natural materials, open enough to see the sky. These were tucked into a notch in the structural beam, so that they became the main focus upon entering the space. view of entrance view of back RESPONSIBILITIES I was heavily involved in the entire design and build process. the build view of side
T H E AT E R Theoretical Academic Individual Project San Lorenzo, Rome 160,000 sq ft Fall 2011 LO C AT I O N San Lorenzo is a district of Rome that hosts the La Sapienza University. Because of this the area has taken on a young and artsy personality. P R O G R A M This is a mixed-use Theater University. It provides for two theater spaces, classrooms, student housing, and commercial spaces v i e w f r o m a b o v e D E S I G N The design focused on the juxtaposition of a large formal and a small informal theater space. To create this, the formal theater pulls away from the whole, leaving a courtyard in its absence. The grand staircase, leading towards the lobby, is widened to act as seating for the exterior stage. Commercial and housing units ring this piazza in order to activate it. Commercial spaces flank the main auditorium, to allow for a more open facade, and to relate the spatial dimensions back to the courtyard. l o n g s e c t i o n p e r s p e c t i v e v i e w o f e n t r a n c e