1. stefan popp • aias
mobile phone: 303.506.7146
email: stefan.j.popp@gmail.com
1999 crystal peak
highlands ranch, co. 80129
2. design portfolio
stefan popp • aias
table of contents
the way of tea
Studio 4: Sacred Space
UCD Faculity Review and Gallery, Fall 2015
assemblage
Studio 3: Music Venue
UCD Faculty Choice Gallery, Spring 2015
halfway art house
Studio 2: Site + Program
UCD 2015 Accreditation Review Representative of Student Work, Fall 2014
threshold, sequence, hierarchy
Studio 2
UCD 2015 Accreditation Review Representative of Student Work, Fall 2014
personal statement
This I believe
3. Stefan Popp • AIAS
1999 Crystal Peak Mobile phone: 303.506.7146
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Email: stefan.j.popp@gmail.com
Profile
I am seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my education and training to further develop my skills while
pursuing my goal of becoming a licensed architect.
Education
University of Colorado Denver, 2016
Denver, Colorado
Architecture - Bachelors of Science
Arapahoe Community College, 2013
Littleton, Colorado
Architecture
Associate of Applied Science
Accomplishments
UCD Faculty Review and Gallery, Fall 2015
IBI Group, Summer Internship 2015
UCD Faculty Choice Gallery, Spring 2015
UCD 2015 Accreditation Review Representative of Student Work, Fall 2014
ACC ASID&AED Student Exhibition Colorado Gallery of the Arts 2013
Knowledge of International Building Codes 2012
Proficient in REVIT
2-D Drafting Certificate in Auto CAD
Hand Drafting and Other Design Skills
Skills
Ethical
Positive Attitude
Energetic and organized
Attention to detail
Hard Working
Quick Learner
Able to take Instructions and Direction
Adaptable
REVIT
Auto CAD
Google Sketch Up
Q-GIS
Adobe Creative Suite
Windows Live Movie Maker
Microsoft Office Applications
Design Skills / Analysis
Hand Drafting
Scale Models
IBC 2012
Construction Scheduling
Construction Estimating
ProjectWise
ISO Training
Request for Proposal
Request for Qualification
Request for Clarification
Resume
stefan popp • aias
Stefan Popp • AIAS
1999 Crystal Peak Mobile phone: 303.506.7146
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Email: stefan.j.popp@gmail.com
Travel Experience
United States
Mexico
China
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work History
IBI Group Inc. – Denver, Colorado
June 2015 to August 2015
Summer Internship (Architecture)
AutoNation Buick, GMC – Lone tree, Colorado
May 2014 to May 2015
Porter (service)
Don Massey Cadillac – Lone tree, Colorado
July 2010 to July 2013
Porter / Lot Tech (sales)
Bear Creek Archery – Englewood, Colorado
May 2005 to July 2010
Certified Level I Instructor, League Leader, Arrow Fletcher
Lerch Bates, Inc. Elevator Consulting Firm – Littleton, Colorado
Various occasions
Filing, General Office Tasks
References provided upon request.
4. ucdfacultyreviewandgallery
fall2015
A dense urban site is challenged and what is created is a construct that is sacred
through the illusion of being secluded. Rethinking the process by which tea houses are
conventionally designed elements can be reimagined in a modern contemporary way
to create a space reminiscent of tradition accepted by time and place. A modern
structure considerate of tradition, order, and ceremony utilizes phenomenology of
light, thresholds, sequence and hierarchy to create a space that is sacred and
meaningful to the user.
Borrowed scenery (Shakkei) - Is the concept of integrating the background landscape
outside the gardenand bringing it into the design of the garden, both natural and man
made. This design concept takes traditional elements of the Japanese tea garden and
reimagines them to take on form and context. The architecture and gardens that are
occupied during any given tea ceremony create a sacred space through design
elements and their placement, as thoughtful of the guests as of those preparing tea.
“The whole process is not about drinking tea, but is about aesthetics, preparing a bowl
of tea from one's heart. The host of the ceremony always considers the guests with
every movement and gesture. Even the placement of the tea utensils is considered from
the guests view point (angle).” Other architectural elements traditional to Tea houses
areTatami mats and the Shouji screen which give the space and visitors a scared feeling.
“Tatami mats also have health benefits. Tatami is made of soft reed which according to
traditional Chinese medicine calms the spirit. The natural smell relaxes the body and
soothes the mind.” While the shouji screen creates privacy and filters light. Both these
elements combine to create a space that is cleansing, calming, and healthy similar to
tea. http://japanese-tea-ceremony.net/
Tower
Stacking
Inventory
Combine
Shift
Served /
Servant
Activate
Void
Built
THE
OF
WAY
TEAStefan Popp
Served Entrance
Served Exit
Servant
W17thAve
Stuart St 1/32”= 1’0”N
Served Entrance
Servant
Public Right of Way
ServedExit
Pu
blicRigh
tof
Way
Entry and Reception
Etiquette Classroom
Inner Garden
Tea Classroom and Brewing
Serving Room
Tea Processing Room
Etiquette
Classroom
1400 sf
Alcove
Storage
50sf
WC
100 sf
UP
DN
WC
100 sf
Tea Classroom
960 sf
Open to Below
540 sf
DN
UP
UP
UP
DN
DN
Alcove
WC
100 sf
Tea House
500 sf
Prep.
DN
WC
100 sf
DN
Communal
DN
UP
Individual
Garden/LakeViews
TeaGardenViews
Office
100 sf
WC
100 sf
Mechanical /
Electrical
150 sf
UP
Office
100 sf
Reception
WC
100 sf
Garden Tool
Storage
150 sf
Tea Leaf
Storage Trimming Tables
UP
TeaProcessingRoom
2000sf
Drying Tables
UP
WC
100 sf
Floor Plans 1/8”= 1’0”
design studio 4
sacred space
analysis and design as complementary processes.
design intentions based on analytical research and
close study of the relationships between architecture,
precident and culture. considering buildings as settings
that address issues of culture, society, economy and
ecology. incorporateing structure, light, and material
as expressive elements of an architectural composition
5. ucdfacultyreviewandgallery
fall2015
design studio 4
The way of tea
The program of the building relates to the Japanese tea ceremony, one
of the oldest practices in history. The architecture and gardens that are
occupied during the tea ceremony are sacred spaces because of the design
elements and their placement along the path of circulation. The program
of this construct is divided into “served” and “servant” spaces creating
moments of both self-reflection and social interaction. Guests at the tea
house learn etiquette, and the process of harvesting and brewing tea.
The traditional tea house design was re-imagined using the concept of
borrowed scenery (Shakkei). Shakkei is the notion of incorporating elements of
the landscape outside the garden into the design of the garden itself. Similarly,
thesurroundingbuildingsandurbanlandscapewerecarefullyconsideredinthe
design elements of the building including its height and orientation on the site.
6. UCDFacultyChoicegallery
Spring2015
BikePath&Acc
ess
toBrewPub
PerformerandVIPParking&Entrance
General Admission Parking & Entrance
Arkins Ct
Globville Smelter 1909
2013
Coliseum 1952
Forney Transportation Museum 1961
Taxi 2008
Livestock Exchange 1900
First Fridays Art Walk
Art, Music, Food & Drink
Industry
Art
Bre
Bre
Performer
& VIP
Lounge
BrewPub
Kitchen
GeneralAdmissionEntrance
PrefunctionSpaceandBar
West Elevation
1/16”= 1’0”
Assemblage
The main influences in the area are Art
and
Industry. This dynamic paring fosters
growth
and revitalization, as well as creating a
unique experience.
Design Concept is adopted through
the forms of the
building pulling context to a central
Globeville Landing Park, Denver Colorado
Stefan Popp
Brewing
Room
Concrete
Glass
Brick
Iron Ore
Steel
Program
Indoor / Outdoor
Order
Radial
Sound
Land Use
Art District and Industrial
Access
Latitudinal Section
Facing North
1/16”= 1’0”
Latitudinal Section
Facing south
1/16”= 1’0”
Arts - Expression
Music Venue - General Admission Pre-Function Space
- Entry, Ticketing , Bar, Restrooms
- VIP and Performer Pre-Function Space
- Entry, Ticketing, Bar, Restrooms, Green Room
- Stage and Audience Plane
Industry - Production
Brew Pub - Bar, Kitchen, Brewing Room, Restrooms
Industry
Art
Industry
Art
IndustryArt
Inventory
Stacking
Shear & Overlap
N
1/32”= 1’0”
N
1/32”= 1’0”
N
1/16”= 1’0”
Threshold
Points of Entry & Overhead Condition
Hierarchy
Stage & Audience
design studio 3
music venue
iterative design process through phases of site analysis,
program proposal, and design concept
7. ucdfacultychoicegallery
spring2015
design studio 3
context / site analysis
The main influences of the area are art and industry. This dynamic paring
fosters growth and revitalization, as well as creating a unique user experience.
content / program proposal
The main drivers in this program proposal were land use, material, and sound.
The overlap of art and industry within the form of the building creates a
mixed use venue and joins the land uses together. Material change creates
thresholds defining spaces and hierarchy. Sound mitigation is addressed
by the position of the buildings and embedded stage plane. Employing
an overhead condition at the stage creates a functional threshold that
differentiates the stage from the audience space allowing the event to
continue irrespective of weather conditions, creating a unique experience
for the audience. The building is further integrated into the site and its form
imitates the flat land planes and utilizes the natural topography. Embedding
the building creates the overlap of art, industry, and its connection to nature.
concept / design solution
Designconceptisadoptedthroughtheformsofthebuildingpullingcontexttoa
central location creating overlap of art and industry into a multi purpose venue.
9. ucdaccredationreview
representativeofstudentwork
fall2014
design studio 2
halfway art house
Defining the program of the building is based on the context of the site which is
centered between the Denver City and County Jail and the Denver Art Museum.
The space is appropriately designed so the art community of the area can work
with prisoners and people in the release process to give them a chance to
express emotions and tell their stories through art therapy. The gallery space
creates the opportunity for the public to interact with inmates in a unique way
by viewing those incarcerated through their artwork. The design of the space
reflects the program and responds to the need for security by seperating the
gallery from the workspace. The public and non public space is seperated as
is typical of most buildings. The design celebrates the art therapy program by
elevating the prisoner workspace on a podium. Hierarchy is thus achieved, and
importance given to the non public spaces, in contrast to the sunken public
gallery. Threshold is expressed as one moves up through the building in both
public and non public spaces, moving from a controlled space to a more porous
space. The second floor of the art therapy center is cantilevered away from the
prisoner space over the public gallery, expressing the transition of inmates in
the release process. The form of the building defines the program of the space.
11. ucdaccredationreview
representativeofstudentwork
fall2014
design studio 2
threshold
A moment of transition from one space to another, a change in space, or
the revelation of something new. Defined by a clear edge condition passing
through a plane to a new condition
sequence
A particular order in which related events create experience through form,
space, and pathway.
hierarchy
The undeniable importance in a design composition to make an element
stand out. A system that organizes objects based on importance.
12. Inspiration and vision comes in many forms. Throughout history human beings have been creating,
inventing, and leaving their mark on history. We learn from our past failures and successes, moving us forward
into the future, each of us striving to make an impact and a statement that will in some way be recognized and
remembered by those who follow.
After graduating from Arapahoe High School, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in architecture. I sought
out supplemental education and experiences to better prepare myself for a Bachelors Program. I enrolled in the
Architectural Technology, Associates of Applied Sciences program at Arapahoe Community College. Through
this program I broadened my knowledge of architecture, gained skills in drafting, conceptual planning, design
theory, and in producing and creating construction documents in a wide range of mediums and software
programs. Learning presentation methods, drawing, rendering, and building models to scale, has allowed me to
visualize and become confident in my designs and creations. I endeavor to create designs that make a statement,
stand out from the competition, and withstand the test of time.
IamamemberoftheAmericanInstituteofArchitectureStudentsandamconstantlylearningmoreabout
Colorado’s architectural community by participating in critiques, design competitions, conferences, classes, firm
crawls, etc.
Travel experiences have sparked my interest in architecture all over the world. I am most excited about
my first hand experiences in Dubai where I toured the offices of Aedas, global award winning architects, in the
Burjuman Business Tower. Aedas allowed me to shadow design meetings on the 8000 room Asia Asia hotel
project they were designing. I was also fortunate enough to be invited out to the site where Asia Asia was to be
built. While in Dubai I was able to see other modern architectural achievements including the Burj Khalifa, the
current world’s tallest building, and the Atlantis Resort Hotel both of which were then under construction.
I have had the opportunity to visit Shanghai and Beijing, and to tour the Great Wall, the Forbidden City
and the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi’an. I have visited the ruins of the Aztecs and Myans in Mexico. The ancient
architecture inspires me as I realize it is still an important part of today’s society and culture. I have also visited the
many historical buildings in Washington DC, giving me an appreciation of the changes in architectural design
and style in North America.
Another eye opening experience was spending two days with Fentress Architects in Denver. On the first
day I toured the firm and participated in individual design team meetings viewing their design processes. The
second day I went with the project manager out to the site of an existing hospital that they were expanding. We
did a walk through on the site of their expansion taking me from the top floor down showing me every process
as the building was being built; giving me exposure to construction and project management. We conducted a
progress review of the site, looked at blue prints of the project, and made corrections and updates to them.
I have recently Received my Bachelors of Science in architecture from the University of Colorado Denver,
College of Architecture and Planning. I am looking forward to taking my place as an integral team member in a
firm recognized for the quality of its work and integrity. My education has challenged me to expand my design
skills through a series of assignments, designing to specific building sites and programs. These assignments
have provided an exceptional education and the experience needed to achieve my further education and career
goals. I am confident that my skills will contribute to the success of projects in this firm.
Through my travel experiences and education I have also become interested in current ground
breaking architectural achievements, accomplishments and endeavors such as technological advancements
in sustainability and LEED certification. In addition, innovative design that enables use of new materials and
practices, driving new ideas into the Architectural Community. I am looking for the opportunity to work for a firm
with the passion for creating iconic architecture projects worldwide. I am particularly interested in the design
of Supertalls and Megatalls, pushing the limits of today’s technologies. The current trend in“mixed use”projects
fosters the abilities of designers to create spaces that provide unique identities and memorable experiences for
the various user groups and the culture of the surrounding area.
I believe that as a designer through our ideals, dreams, life experiences and goals, we endeavor to leave
behind a legacy full of inspiration through architecture for generations to come.
personal statement
this i believe
13. stefan popp • aias
mobile phone: 303.506.7146
email: stefan.j.popp@gmail.com
1999 crystal peak
highlands ranch, co. 80129
