WILLIAM BODELL
PORTFOLIO
… involves the systemic deployment of parts, privileging 1 “Configuration the unit of construction, whether it be the brick, the beam, or the module
of inhabitation. Such an operation of aggregation does not determine a priori a legible final figure, yet it precisely anticipates form by way of the materials, methods, and rules of assembly.” - Nader Tehrani, Aggregation Dear reader, I found this reading inspirational at a time when I was trying to determine my place in the field of architecture. As an architecture student with a strong background in mathematics, I was drawn to Office dA’s approach for the way that it considers the part in relation to the whole, and the rules governing their aggregation. In calculus, the individual unit can be reduced to such infinitely small dimensions that minute changes in size or curvature can describe incredibly intricate forms. In architecture, the size of the individual building unit is often limited by factors such as standard sizes, construction processes, and material properties. Yet with an understanding of these parameters, as well as architectural considerations such as structure, program, environmental and phenomenological affect, as variables that describe rather than prescribe form, one can begin to treat the unit of construction as the “derivative” of architecture. I get most excited when I am able to apply both artistic sensibility and mathematical thought simultaneously in a project. This is why I am so enthusiastic about digital applications in architecture. In the Skin and Bones Museum, I applied mathematics and logic in the definition of a complex building envelope and structural system, in which concepts such as arc length and normal vectors are associated with architectural problems such as the depth of the structure and the size of the windows. One particular application of digital technology that intrigues me is digital fabrication. I have explored various fabrication methods in building models, and I hope to develop this interest further with the aid of Michigan’s FABLab. My experiences as an architecture student have taught me to appreciate a building not simply as an object, but as the carefully coordinated solution to an incredible number of architectural problems. While studying abroad in Switzerland over the summer I learned first hand how various forces, whether structural, environmental, cultural or social, shape an architectural design. I hope in my future education to explore the possibilities of computational design, because I am fascinated by the logic in how these variables interact. Many of my favorite projects are defined by how they respond to a particular problem or circumstance. I find I am more interested in the process than the end result, because, like a mathematical formula, the beauty of architecture is found in the logic behind the answer. Sincerely, William E Bodell III
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SKIN AND BONES
SPRING 2012 PAGE 13
GRIDSCAPE FALL 2011 PAGE 21
BROKEN GROUND
FALL, 2011 PAGE 27
CANOPY TOWER
FALL, 2011 PAGE 33
CHERRY BLOSSOM
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WASH-PACK
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OTHER WORKS
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SKIN AND BONES MUSEUM OF ANCIENT LIFE
CHAMPAIGN, IL FALL, 2012 FIFTEEN WEEKS PROFESSOR SCOTT MURRAY
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This 15 week project called for a new museum of ancient life in downtown Champaign, adjacent to the existing Orpheum Children’s Museum, to display a T-Rex skeleton and other ancient artifacts. The design is an experiment in the use of digital design and fabrication techniques, focused primarily on the building envelope and structure, to create expressive spaces which embody the qualities of the ancient life within. The envelope, or skin, consists of 768 unique, triangular copper panels, custom routed and prefabricated to facilitate quicker construction. These are mounted on a system of rib-like trusses which expand or contract in section to ďŹ t the various spaces beneath. This approach allows the design to be optimized according to parameters such as program, views, daylight and thermal, and adjustments could be made without starting the design from scratch.
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ABOVE: MODEL - DAY BELOW: SECTIONAL MODEL MUSEUM BOARD, ACRYLIC, PAPER
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GRIDSCAPE MIXED USE HIGH RISE
CHICAGO, IL SPRING, 2012 10 WEEKS PROFESSOR JOY MALNAR EARL PRIZE NOMINEE
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This 10 week project called for a mixed-use high rise building in the Near North Side of Chicago. The neighborhood is organized according to a rigid city grid, which is superimposed onto a landscape defined by two curvilinear edges: Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. The river curves through the city, interrupting the grid and creating a juxtaposition and a tension that in many ways defines the city.
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GRIDSCAPE is an architectural manifestation of this juxtaposition. The form was conceived as a three dimensional grid with a void carved out of the middle, creating two towers with spectacular undulating facades. The towers’ cores are connected by a corridor which houses the elevators. Toward the base the two towers merge and cascade to the corner where the entrance is.
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BROKEN GROUND
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BIO-ROADHOUSE, RESTAURANT, HOTEL & SPA
MESQUITE, NV FALL, 2011 PROFESSOR JEFFERY POSS COLLABORATED WITH: ALEXANDER REED EARL PRIZE HONORABLE MENTION
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This 8 week project asked students to design an electric car reďŹ ll station to cater to the rising demand for alternative fuel. The project was to include a restaurant, hotel and spa in addition electric charging stations. The site was located just outside Mesquite, NV along I-15, between the Flat Top Mesa to the north and the Virgin river to the south. The program had to cater to both stop-and-go and longer term visitors. The solution was to locate services such as the charging stations and fast food court that serve short term visitors between the two lanes of traďŹƒc, while locating the spa and hotel south of the highway, nestled into a ravine leading to the river. Connecting these two ends is a dramatic cantilevered bridge that houses a sit down restaurant, as well as an underground pedestrian walkway.
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SLEEP BOX by Arch Group An important aspect of the project is the implementation of Sleep Boxes, a prototype for a movable and adaptable sleeping module designed by Arch Group. The Sleep Box allows for exibility, particularly as technology improves.
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DETAIL MODEL ROCKITE, BASSWOOD
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CANOPY TOWER
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KICKAPOO STATE PARK
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project asked students to design a residential facility for a team of 27This two scientiďŹ c scholars in Kickapoo State Park. From the 1850s to the
1940s the site was host to coal strip mining, a very destructive process for the landscape. Eventually it was reclaimed by nature, but the ground remains damaged and much of the life that has sprung up are weeds and weed trees. The site is on one of the steep banks of High Pond. The hills here are held up by the roots of trees, so minimal disturbance was crucial. The concept of this project was to have a minimal impact on the site by building vertically. By building the entire structure around three concrete columns, the structure achieves the least possible footprint. The natural habitat, which the researchers must study, is left intact, and additional habitats are created above the modular living spaces. SITE PLAN AUTOCAD ILLUSTRATOR
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LEFT: PRIMARY STRUCTURE CENTER: SECONDARY STRUCTURE RIGHT: HUMAN + ANIMAL HABITAT 1 - LIVING ROOM 2 - GREEN ROOF 3 - DINING ROOM 4 - KITCHEN 5 - BATHROOM 6 - CLOSET 7 - OFFICE 8 - BEDROOM 9 - OBSERVATION DECK
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BELOW: LONGETUDINAL SECTION RHINO, AUTOCAD, PHOTOSHOP
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CHERRY BLOSSOM CEREMONIAL PAVILION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ARBORETUM
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URBANA, ILLINOIS FALL, 2011 THREE WEEKS PROFESSOR JEFFERY POSS
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SITE DIAGRAM RHINO, 3DS MAX PHOTOSHOP
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This project called for the design of a ceremony space for the University of Illinois arboretum, located around the artiďŹ cial ponds of the oriental gardens. The concept behind this project was derived from walking between two rows of cherry blossom trees. It was important that the pavilion not disrupt the view across the ponds from the Japan House and that it have minimal impact on the trees on the site.
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SITE MODEL BASSWOOD, CARDBOARD
The resulting pavilion weaves through the trees, using them for shade and disguise. The design consists of a series of wooden frames that form an artificial tree canopy over a raised floor. The ceremony space begins where the trees open up and extends up to the water’s edge, framing a beautiful view of the Japan House across the pond. Dressing rooms, restrooms and storage are located at the other end of a long passage.
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PAVILION FOR THE SUSTAINABLE STUDENT FARM
URBANA, ILLINOIS SUMMER, 2012 SIX WEEKS PROFESSOR JEFFERY POSS COLLABORATED WITH: JORDAN BUCKNER, MEAGAN CALNON, DAN JEUK, ETHAN RATTRAY, FADI SALEM
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Over the summer of 2012 I contacted my studio professor from the previous fall to see if he needed help on any projects. As it turned out, Professor Poss and a team of graduate students from his smallSTUDIO were working on a washing and packing facility for the Sustainable Student Farm. I joined the team midway through construction and also produced a series of line drawings for presentations and awards.
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Participating in the construction process gave me a new perspective on the importance of connection details and choosing materials according to standard sizes. These were important lessions that I applied whenever I had the chance to design something small. Two of my primary tasks were the design of a small overhang above the shed doors and its connection to a rain water collection system.
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LIFE, 2009 41STILL PASTEL ON BLUE PAPER
IMAGINARY CITIES, 2009 COLORED PENCIL ON BLACK PAPER
OTHER WORKS SHINGLES IN DETAIL, 2010 GRAPHITE ON GRAY PAPER
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AURA LAMP, 2010 BUTTONS, HOT GLUE INSPIRED BY BLUFFS BY TARA DONOVAN
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CONTACT EMAIL: bodellarch@yahoo.com PHONE: (630)297-3103 ADDRESS: 1072 Rain Tree Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 EDUCATION: 2009 – Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana, IL
WORK: July 2012 UIUC Sustainable Student Farm – August 2012 Wash-Pack Pavilion Design-Build Team
Urbana, IL
July 2010
Access Community Health Network Temporary Data Entry Clerk
Chicago, IL
June 2007 – June 2011
Cinemark Movie Theater Box Office Crew Leader
Woodridge, IL
TRAVEL: Studied abroad in Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands June 2012 – July 2012 SOFTWARE: Autodesk: AutoCAD (8 years) Revit (4 years) 3DS Max (2 years)
Adobe: Photoshop (3 year) lllustrator (2 years) InDesign (1 year)
Google Sketchup (2 years) Rhino (2 years) Grasshopper (1 year)
MEMBERSHIPS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS + AWARDS: University of Illinois James Scholar August 2009 – December 2011 James Newton Matthews Scholar August 2009 – present Edward C. Earl Prize Honorable Mention December 2011 Global Architecture Brigades Member January 2012 – present Elwood E. and Adalaide Schwenk Scholarship February 2012