emily threadgill architecture portfolio
SELECTED WORKS
Highlights of work from school and personal life
L.E.A.P. COLLABORATIVE
The mixed use office building stands on the boundary of business and retail zones in downtown Knoxville. Overlap between these two areas was needed to strengthen the bond of downtown.
The ground level is used by retail and L.E.A.P. Office. In the retail space a market was designed to alleviate the food desert of downtown. The market allows overlap from the business district and residential areas.
The building overall allows spaces to overlap and migrate throughout the office areas. Communicating stairs, double height spaces, and connecting bridges allow the space to feel open and transparent. This environment allows for optimal collaboration and unity of spaces.
CLAY COUNTY HERITAGE
The city of Manchester has a rich history in different industries, but currently suffers from loss of hometown jobs. There is a need for a place to showcase the history of the town, provide community classrooms, and multipurpose flex-space.
The city of Manchester is rooted in their proud history, yet need something to pull them to the future. Remembering the past can show how resilient and prosperous the town once was. The Heritage Center will help showcase and propel new ideas.
CABIN IN THE WOODS
Lone Oak farm has been chosen to be the new location of the West Tennessee, 4H camp. The farm has various terrain that provides an excellent atmosphere for camps and conferences.
The 4H cabins are located in an area around various camp activities and Waterfall pond. The idea of creating a place where camps would come together and experience community was a driving force in the overall design.
Creating a core was very important and was used when designing the cabins and the areas surrounding the camp grounds.
BREAK AWAY
We were asked to pick a field of science to design a house for the corresponding professor. After visiting the site, the science of geology was chosen. The terrain was a steep and heavily vegetated area. Designing with the landscape was an important part of the overall design.
Forces of erosion were studied and taken into account when designing the home. Materials and the connection with the landscape was crucial to the overall parti idea of breaking apart or away from the whole.
Moments of separation and compression were used to promote ideas of erosion and weathering.
DISCOVERY HALL
The lower corner of the Georgetown campus was chosen to be the site of a new dormitory. The hall needed many programmatic spaces including a dining hall and study spaces on each floor.
College is known to be a time when many discover who they are and what they want to do with their lives. The resident hall was designed with discovery in mind.
Glimpses behind screens and controlled points of view help to promote the idea of something new around each corner. It is not until the end of the journey that the resident is given a full view.
CHAPEL OF REFLECTION
An additional small chapel was needed for the Immaculate Conception Church of Knoxville. The additional chapel was needed for the purpose of special services and moments of quiet reflection.
The design uses light and materials to focus one’s heart and mind as they come through the spaces. A moment of solitude can be found in the small annex chapel of reflection, overlooking the quiet courtyard.