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aaronderoux@gmail.com 202-368-9298 1731 Melrose Village Circle Urbana, IL 61801 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ aaron-deroux-/
Aaron deRoux Education
Masters of Architecture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, lL 2018 - 2020
Bachelor of Science in Architecture & Environmental Design Morgan state University Baltimore, MD 2014 - 2018
Affiliations
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Associate
National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Member
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Green Associate
Skills
Photoshop
Word
Revit
Enscape
Illustrator
Excel
AutoCad
Lumion
InDesign
Powerpoint
Sketchup
EnergyPlus / Openstudio
Lightroom
OneNote
Rhino
Grasshopper
Work Experience University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Teaching Assistant / Fabrication Manger Champaign, lL
08/2018 - Present
Graduate teaching assistant for Arch 210 - Into Architectural World History ( Sophomore level Class) Worked and managed all U of I school of architecture fabrication stations and machines assisting students with production of models and presentations boards: Laser lab with VLS.6 60 laser cutter. Print lab with HP ink jet printers,plotters and 3D printing with form-labs printer and Zortrax Wood-shop with power-tools, planer/jointer, sanders, saws and chisels
JRS Architects Intern Baltimore, MD 05/2018 - 08/2018 Designed and develop exterior and interior concepts for Rutland elementary school proposal in east Baltimore to be transformed into a Police station / Community center , in collaboration BCPD, Under amour and War horse Cites. Designed presentations for clients and developers to be used in later presentations to raises funds and supporter for Baltimore city redevelopment efforts Created conceptual designs and diagrams for 8,000 sf community center in Crisfield, Md, later to be expand to a community campus, with additions such as a research center, gymnasium and local food storage
Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) Intern Washington DC 01/2017 - 1/2018
Reviewed over construction documents ranging from residential, commercial and industrial sectors, using the International building code and local city codes . Helped maintained and enforce the Green building act ,Sustainable DC plan and Clean energy plan on residential and commercial buildings . Collaborated with firms across the district, to complete field analyses and building Inspection to make sure they meet building regulations such as life safety, fire code and MEP.
DBI Architects Interior Surveyor Arlington, VA 05/2017 - 07/2017 Conducted a study on the interior of the Arlington county court House (8 floored building) . Within this time frame we analyzed the use of space among the workers and visitors of the facility. Took part in concept development and created new programs for unused space to improve the interior quality of the courthouse for both workers and visitors
Maryland National Park and Planning (MNCPPC) Inclusion services College Park , MD 06/2014 - 12/2017 Worked with kids and adults with disabilities, during the entire year at camps,developmental classes and community centers. Guided and counseled students with adjustment or social problems, and help express their special academic and social interests. Taught personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy, while allowing for individuals to build self -confidence Communicated with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
Graphic Designer Freelance 06/2013 - Present Formatted text and graphics for blog posts, newsletters, and other materials. Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, created graphic elements such as logos,flylers, booklets and pamphlets.
Work
Other
01
Oasis
02
A.R.C
03
Dwight Intergenerational Care
04
Graphic Work
01 Oasis
Escaping from the concrete jungle Located near the historic NBC tower in downtown, Chicago. The Oasis tower is a high-rise building which is meant to act like the refuge from the dense urban enviroment . Self-contained in every way this tower features a hotel, residential units along with various amenities including a business center, spa, restaurant and a co-working area. Key feature of the building is however the series of skygardens which twist their way throughout the building vertically. These sky gardens offer unique views and act as the interactive hubs of the tower creating a sense of community . Moreover, the sky gardens are also deigned to act as the lungs of the building. By allowing natural ventilation, the sky-gardens of the building in a way “breathe�.
Concept Sketch
Process Development
Primary mass is extruded above surrounding context to utilize the max value of site and create views toward both river and lake
Mass edges are rounded to optimize view efficiency and reduce wind loads on tower
A taper and twist is introduced to both reduce window loads and create multiple view angles for occupants
Sky gardens are introduces along the twisting spines of tower to in order to introduce green space into the hard scape environment
er Gleacher Cent
NBC Tower
N Columbus
Dr
E Northwater St
Chicago
Site Plan
River
Sheraton Grand
Plaza Level Hotel Lobby Residential Lobby Restaurant Lease Space Atrium (Plaza)
Riverwalk Level Mechanical Room Ballroom Meeting Room Loading Bay Atrium (Riverwalk)
Plaza Entry
Riverwalk
Elevation
Mega Columns Structural steel built up I-sections, enclosed by high strength reinforced concrete
Secondary Columns RC columns, gravity load carrying system. May stay vertical between floors but follow the overall twisting profile of the tower
Outrigger System RC outrigger shear walls linked to the core by RC link beams and to structural steel belt truss on the other end
Residential Floor Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
Rooftop Lounge (Loft) Mechanical Room Lounge Loft Garden
Residential Floor (Direct Garden Access)
Rooftop Lounge Mechanical Room Lounge Loft Garden
Hotel Floor Standard Room
Amenities Floor (Residential)
Work-share Rooms Suite Children Play Areas Lounge / Game Spa
Hotel Floor
(Direct Garden Access)
Amenities Floor
(Shared Hotel & Res) Lounge Gym Bowling Ally
Section
Two Bed Room Area of Room - 1350 SQ Ft
One Bed Room Area of Room - 1200 SQ Ft
Studio Area of Room - 800 SQ Ft
Hotel Room Area of Room - 500 SQ Ft
1 - Temperature Sensor 2 - Insulated Louvers on Inner Envelope 3 - Aluminum Maintenance Catwalk 4 - Secondary Beam to Support Curtain Wall 5 - Fan Coil Unit 6 - Inner Layer of Double Skin Envelope 7 - Outer Layer of Double Skin Envelope 8 - Insulated Louvers on Outer Envelope
Cooling Tower
Elevator Residential Hotel Express Freight
HVAC
MEP
AHU(R) B/C
AHU(S)
(Cavity Wall)
(Two way System)
Transfer Zones
Supply AHU(R)
AHU(R)
AHU(S)
Return
B/C
B/C
Boiler / Chiller
Boiler / Chiller
Cavity Wall
AHU(S)
Mechanical Cooling Tower Pipe Connection Units AHU(R)
AHU(R)
AHU(S)
AHU(S)
AHU(R)
AHU(R) AHU(S)
AHU (R/S)
B/C
Exhast Fans
Boiler / Chiller
Boiler / Chiller
AHU (R/S)
AHU (R/S) CMS
B/C
B/C
AHU (R/S)
AHU(S)
B/C
ERW
AHU
EF
EF
EF
EF
EF
EF
DSF - Double Skin Facade The advantage in the use of the double-skin facade is that it provides acoustic insulation, thermal insulation, and reduction of the effects of wind pressure. This approach allows natural or fan-supported ventilation to take part in the sky gardens and the ability to improve energy efficiency in both heating and cooling during seasonal change .
02 A.R.C Water is an abundant element in our world that is both gentle and dangerous. As humans, water gives us life, but as many floods and hurricanes have proven, it can also take it away. Located in the heart of New Orleans between The Lower Ninth Ward and Chalmette neighborhoods, this intervention aims to unite these communities under one roof in a space of recreation. With this we are able to provide an opportunity to give back to those who have suffered many hardships in its past.
Phase 1 Single mass to establish the bass form and size
Phase 2 Split the mass in half and raise the northern piece to create a sense of entry and cover
Phase 3 Subtraction of a mass on the southern piece to create a connection to outdoor spaces and secondary assess.
Phase 4 The introduction of a ramp orientated circulation allows for all inclusive assess to the buildings upper levels
Site Plan
25’ Shelter / Gym 20’ Hurricane Katrina 15’ Average Hurricane flood 5’ landscape Sea level
#6 Longitudinal Rebar
Digital Library /Command
#4 Transverse Rebar
Balco Footing 25� Below Grade
Outdo Column Detail-A1
The Flood resilient construction methods are used to reduce the impact from a flood, ensuring that structural integrity is maintained in current and post disaster situations. Concrete is inherently water resilient and entirely suitable in a construction designed to be waterproof. In this case the columns are designed above average in both size and materiality, to both embrace the impact of category 5 hurricanes.
Skylight
Roof
Concessions
Balcony/E.A Gym/Shelter
d Center
ony/E.A
Indoor Class Lobby
oor Class
A1
03 Dwight Intergenerational Care A tree is only as strong as it can be when all parts come together in unison creating an unbreakable bound. The same can be said for the community within the village of Dwight. The question we must ask our selves is how can we improve this bond ? With this introduction of the Dwight Intergenerational care center, this building will act as a bridge to connect the younger generation to older adult generation, growing both to develop a strong community within Dwight.
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Mass is used to eslblish boundrey and oranized based on user type
Split and shift of areas dedicated to both children and adult care to create a sense of privicy
Form is developed even further threw a centralized space where all user can interact
Leaves (Community
Branches (Admin)
Leafs (Community) 1 Secondary Lobby 2 Community Room 3 Bathroom Branch (Administration) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Directors Office Program Directors Office Social Work Room Staff Break Room Staff Bathroom Landry room Mechanical Room Loading bays Truck (Public Space)
11 12 13 14 15
Main Lobby IGC Room Theater Dining Room Kitchen Roots (Children/Private)
16 17 18 19 20
Prep kitchen Nap Room Childerns Daycare Room Toddlers Room Playground Roots (Adult/ Private)
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Main Room Prep kitchen Storage Nurses office Low Stimulation Room Rep Room Outdoor Services Library Sun room
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2
8
4
8
1 5
5 9
10
Trunk (Public)
Roots (Childern and Adults)
18 18 19
17 11
19
16
20 6 14 12 15
7
29 28
22 21
13
27 23
24
25
26
2’ built roof EPDM weather Barrier Roof Fascia Roof Soffit
1.5’’ x 2.5” Mullion
Roof Decking 3 DR 20
4” Rigged Insulation
Curtin Wall
Air/ Water Barrier
BG Joist Girder
4” EPS Insulation
Wood Compound Cealing 2x2 ACT
Gypsum Board Wall Cap Window Cell Holister
Exterior Wood Cladding
Horizontal Baten Drilled to Sheating
Air/ Water Barrier 3” Rigid Insulation
1” EBDM Weather Barrier 5” Sound Batten Cavity Insulation
Horizontal Wood interior Cladding 1” Gypsum Wall Board Floor Finish Cruched Rock Flooring Foundation 3” Rigid Insulation Concrete Foundation Footing
Landscape Layer
Wall Section Perspective
Crushed Pebbles Foundation Drain Concrete Foundation Footing
Wall Section
IGC Room This room is the heart of the Dwight IGC, A space that allows for both young and old to interact with one another, benefiting from social interaction
Childerns Daycare Located with in the roots of the IGC, the daycare space cater to the development of the young Space is designed for those within Pre k to after school daycare
Adult Care Room Located with in the roots of the IGC, the adult care space is designed to comfort and entertain the elderly Having the central space act as the primary dwelling area, the surrounding room provide senor what amenities that would keep them healthy and active both physically and mentally
04 Graphic Work In my free time, I take part in graphic design. I look for ways to combine the reality of architecture and the possibility of the unknown in my works. To me, graphic design is limitless in its possibilities to express anything. It’s a medium that allows me to be fluid, to explore different solutions through graphic choices, layouts, and colors. I believe with any design, one should bring their culture and use their imagination
Lost in thought
Snap shots of the city
The Gateway
Portal
Journey
Thank you for your time aaronderoux@gmail.com 202-368-9298 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ aaron-deroux-/