4. Constantly pushing the boundaries of design and his own technical skills, Chris grew
up in Akron, Ohio where he began his career as an illustrator and contractor. Later he
would attend Kent State University in Ohio to pursue a career in Architecture.
After graduation, his passion for design had him move West in a pusuit of a Master of
Architecture degree at the University of Colorado Denver. Here, his love for all things
design has flourished and pushed him to continue working in the field. This, along
with building and designing with his father growing up, made for a natural transition to
become a design professional.
When not designing and creating Artwork, Chris enjoys doing humanitarian work,
teaching, Swing Dancing, Mountain Biking, and Skiing.
5. EDUCATION
Masters of Architecture Candidate
University of Colorado Denver || Denver, CO
Bachelors of Science in Architecture
Kent State University || Kent, Ohio
Minor of Fine Arts
Kent State University || Kent, Ohio
Cleveland Institute of Art || Cleveland, Ohio
High School Diploma with Honors
Springfield High School || Akron, Ohio
EMPLOYMENT
PWN Architects and Planners
Architectural Designer || Denver, Colorado
Zeiler-Pennock, Inc.
Intern Architect/ CAD Draftsman || Denver, Colorado
Prestwick Country Club (Summers Only)
Kitchen Staff & Bartender || Uniontown, Ohio
Edwin Construction (Summers Only)
Contractor and Roofer || Akron, Ohio
ACHIEVEMENTS
Off The Rails Design Competition Finalist
Urban Lab || Fort Collins, CO
Colorado Building Workshop Participant
University of Colorado Denver || Denver, CO
AIAS Board Member
University of Colorado Denver || Denver, CO
AIAS Member
University of Colorado Denver || Denver, CO
Integrated Design Studio (IDS) 2014 Finalist
Kent State University || Kent, Ohio
Studied Abroad: Florence, Italy
Kent State University || Florence, Italy
Winner of Sculpture Garden Design Competition
Akron Art Museum || Akron, Ohio
Fall 2015 - Spring 2017
Summer 2011- Spring 2014
Fall 2009- Spring 2011
Fall 2008- Spring 2009
Graduated May 2008
June 2015 - Current
September 2014- June 2015
May 2008- September 2014
May 2009- August 2013
October 2016
Spring 2016
Spring 2016- Present
September 2015- Present
Spring 2014
Spring 2013
Fall 2013
CONTACT
Christopher Powell
1033 N Downing St
Unit 305
Denver, CO
330-607-0799
christopher.e.powell@ucdenver.edu
RESUME
6. LA PLATA CABIN
COLORADO OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOLS
MICRO CABINS V.2
Taking its design inspiration from the ring of lodgepole pines that it is nestled in, La Plata pulls you
from its entry into the outdoor room, where it captures the vertical nature of the trees through a bold
use of cedar cladding, a frame-less glass window, and an open roof. The cabin also speaks to the
introverted-extrovert in all of us, by having a folding wall that transforms the open nature of the cabin
into an oasis of solitude.
Designers || Christopher Powell, James Hillard, Catrina Weissbeck, Tyler Whaley
Professors || Rick Sommerfeld, Will Konig
Semester || Studio IV Spring 2016
Organization || Colorado Building Workshop
Client || Colorado Outward Bound Schools
Location || Leadville, CO
Size || 300 SF
12. PALAZZO MONDERNO
GASTRONOMY CENTER
Taking the Palazzo as a building typology, the design pulls from various elements of these Italian
buildings as a precedent for design, as well as other architectural experiences within the city. These
elements were then modified and composed with modern architecture in mind. The idea behind this
was to create a new identity for the disconnected urban fabric of the area of Piazza Annigoni, while
relating back to the rest of the city as a whole. The program of food is steeped in Italian tradition with
cooking classrooms, restaurants, and a piazza geared towards the experience of food.
Designers || Christopher Powell
Professors || Filippo Caprioglio
Semester || Studio V Spring 2013
Location || Florence, Italy
Size || 30,000 SF
16. LOCAL MOTION
OFF the RAILS DESIGN COMPETITION
The two blocks of Mason Street between Mulberry and Laurel pose a vast variety of urban conditions
ranging from street front retail and commercial to small scale residential. This range of uses has
caused a conflicted identity for this area of Fort Collins in addition to safety and pollution concerns.
It calls for a solution which respects all existing uses and site conditions, yet brings a cohesive and
distinct identity.
Local Motion proposes to introduce a ribbon-like element comprised of vertical timber members to
create identity for the district, referencing both historical and contemporary culture. Its articulation
is parametrically generated, addressing the needs for privacy, public engagement, train visibility, safe
circulation, and pollution mitigation. These vertical timber members become expressive of the zeitgeist
of former locomotion. As rhythmic elements they create dynamic spaces and become storytellers of
old days traveling by train through the Rocky Mountains. Automotive travel becomes engaged with
passing trains and the experience of traveling through a Rocky Mountain pine forest - juxtaposed
by modern means of transportation. Additionally, moments of pause and activity are created for
pedestrians and cyclists to engage this sensorial experience. Select moments along the pedestrian
pathways create visual and auditory connection with passing trains.
Designers || Christopher Powell, Jesse Ledin, Kyle Hoenen
Mentor || Will Konig
Organization || Urban Lab
Client || City of Fort Collings
Location || Fort Collins, CO
Size || 2 City Blocks
17.
18. SITE
URBAN CIRCULATION + SPACE
RIBBON WALL STRATEGIESPHYSICS OF SOUND
URBAN INTERVENTION
FOOD + ENTERTAINMENT
RESIDENTIAL
MULTI-FAMILY
BUS STOP LOUVER STRATEGIES
URBAN ARTICULATION
19.
20. MASLOW HEALTH COLLABORATIVE
INTEGRATED DESIGN STUDIO
The Maslow Health Collaborative aims to connect individuals to resources and activites that promote
positive lifestyle choices. Inspired by Abraham Maslow’s heirarchy of needs, the basic necessities
of human needs must rst be met in order for an individual to reach a point of transcendence. The
building allows one to evaluate his or her own needs and chose a path that will best aid in their pursuit
of happiness.
The absence of control over these types of illnesses can easily strip away a person’s sense of self-
empowerment. Due to this aspect, many face signi cant decreases in their health and overall well-being
not just from the e ects of the chronic illnesses but also from the lack of guidence in the situation.
By re-evaluting day-to-day habits, everyone can learn simple techniques to positively impact their
controlable health. Once these aspects are understood and implemented, those indivduals can go
onward to teach others, creating a benficial cycle.
Designers || Christopher Powell, Abbey Burton
Professors || Jack Hawk
Semester || IDS Studio Spring 2014
Organization || Kent State Univesity CAED
Location || Cleveland, OH
Size || 300 SF
21.
22. CLEVELAND CONCEPT SKETCH
The wind in the Summer and Winter months comes primarily from
the Southwest across the river and some wind comes in from the
lake during storms. N
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WAREHOUSE DISTRICTCLEVELAND, OHIO
SITE B - WEST 9TH STREET & ST. CLAIR STREET
ND CONCEPT SKETCH
es primarily from
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WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
|| SITE DIAGRAM + ANALYSIS ||
CLEVELAND, OHIO
SITE
24. || MIXED USE FLOOR PLANS ||
|| CONCEPT SKETCHES ||
When a person reaches the top of Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs, they are said to be in a state of transcendence. At this point, said person can
pass on his or her knowldge to another individual, continuing the cycle. The tenth floor of the Maslow Health Collaborative allows for this time
of reflection. Part of the floor is designed as an interior spiritual garden.
PRIMETENANT
9TH FLOOR
8TH FLOOR
7TH FLOOR
6TH FLOOR
5TH FLOOR
4TH FLOOR
3RD FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
1ST FLOOR
RETAIL
MIXEDUSE
RETAILEDUCATIONCLINICRECREATIONAL
10TH FLOOR
ASSEMBLY
SHADING DEVICVEGETATION-PURIFIED AIR CIRCULATION THROUGH BUILDING
NORTH ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
|| BUILDING FACADES ||
PRIMETENANT
8TH FLOOR
7TH FLOOR
6TH FLOOR
5TH FLOOR
4TH FLOOR
3RD FLOOR
ECLINICRECREATIONAL
SOUTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION
SHADING DEVICES
LAYERING AFFECTMATERIAL CHANGES
FORM DICTATION
VEGETATION-PURIFIED AIR CIRCULATION THROUGH BUILDING
SOUTH ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
26. Positive Energy Pathways beging at the main lobby and circulatethrougho the first five floors.
These design ramps generate renewable energy for the building from kenetic pads, located directly walkway surface.
Elements are meant to inspire those facing hardships to continue their journey through life.
27.
28. SELECTED ARTWORKS
STUDIES IN ALTERNATIVE MEDIA
The Arts have been an integral part of my education, even before enrolling in
University. They were my first true love and I have experimented with different media
that has extended from traditional oil painting techniques to digital representation
and photography.
RIGHT || STUDY OF FLORENCE
11"x17"
Water Color on Paper
Spring 2013
