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Work Sample Kareem Cousar


contact Kareem J. Cousar 2901 S. King Drive Chicago, IL 60616 412.855.3428 kcousar@gmail.com kareemcousar.com


Work Experience University of Chicago, Facilities Services Planning+Design Chicago, IL 2013 Intern Architect Provide support on all planning, graphics, and project managementrelated activities. Assist in achieving schedule goals of assigned projects Advanced Technologies Group, Inc. Lombard, IL 2012 Project Associate/CAD Technician Utilized Auto CAD software to create and make revisions to as-built construction documents for health care facilities.

Urban Redevelopment Authority Pittsburgh, PA 2012 Planning & Urban Design Intern Schematic Design for community planning and implementation Assist with the creation of neighborhood planning and development guidelines Coordinated and conducted community planning meetings Research and documentation

Education

Skills

Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA 2012 College of Architecture - Remaking Cities Institute UDream Post Graduate Fellowship

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Marshall Brown Projects Chicago, IL 2012 Model-maker Assisted with the building of a large scale site model of the Washington park neighborhood and park area in the city of Chicago, adjacent to the University of Chicago.

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh,PA 2007 Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies minor in Studio Arts

Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL 2012 Master of Architecture

Denmark International Study Program Copenhagen, Denmark 2007 Seven week immersion program in Scandinavian Architecture and Design

MAC OS X, Windows 7, Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Auto CAD, Revit Architecture, 3DS Studio Max, Sketch Up, IES, Ecotect, Climate Consultant, GIS, Processing Technical: collaborative design, drafting, model-making, free-hand drawing, site analysis, hands on fabrication

Titles and Honors 2011 INOMA Scholarship recipient NCARB registered NOMA member Associate AIA member


01 Master’s Project Spring 2012

below: site plan

Digital design has reduced the distinction between studio and classroom activities, so it is essential to create an environment where students can explore their ideas amongst themselves and on their own time. Most design education programs emphasize the importance of peer-to-peer learning which primarily occurs at informal learning spaces. This project will focus on creating an environment which will foster collaboration, creativity and exploration.

Clark St.

below: view from interior field/ lounge space

W. Taylor St.

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below: development of landscape scheme


supportive collaborative space

collaborative space

habitable green roof

cafe

left: diagram of large collaborative space and green roof cafe right: approach south on clark st.


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Phase 1: 1 year -Roads Modified -New Green Line stop built

Gateway Extension Fall 2011 Team: Xue Bai Kareem Cousar Jake Emery Billy Venia

Phase 2: 2-3 years -Network of paths established -Lower plaza constructed

A campus landscape in the neighborhood Decades of entropy within the Chicago neighborhood of Washington Park have resulted in large allotments of residual land. The scarcity of program imperative to a sustainable lifestyle, has manifested a disconnect in the site and degraded the relevance of Garfield Boulevard. These current conditions have resulted in a broken link in the relationship between the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line train, Washington Park and the University of Chicago.

above: view from platform toward exhibition space

Phase 3: 4-5 years -Final construction phase of project

below: view from bridge

44,375 ft

113,280 ft

Phase 4: 35 years -University of Chicago determines developable land

41,938 ft

63,830 ft

29,365 ft

Phase 5: 40+ years -University of Chicago builds on land, leaving center of design intact.

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6.8 1.1 0.52 0.75 7.5


right: site plan A

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below: section A section B

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03 POD Hotel Spring 2011

view looking east on 31st st.

The primary focus a pod hotel is to maximize the use of space, but what is then sacrificed by this very distinction? One of the main objectives of my project was to figure out how to make a building where people occupy rooms that are tight and confined, and make that same space feel large and voluminous. People Occupying Dense Spaces now becomes People Occupying Distinguished Spaces.

A series of dynamic amenity spaces provide the user with a diversity of activities to partake in, from dining at the outdoor cafe to working out at one of the two fitness centers.


Suite level

The POD Hotel offers various amenities where guest can escape the hustle and bustle of New York city. Two fitness centers give guest the option to practice yoga, lift weights or even take a dip in the pool.

above: pool and spa area below: indoor workout space, outdoor yoga

Standard level

Efficiency level


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