2014 Christine Turek
PORTFOLIO Master of Architecture (May 2020) B.S. of Architectural Studies Minor in Art and Design
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2 Design does not need to change the world- only the lives of those who use it.
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CHRISTINE TUREK, M.ARCH CANDIDATE
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Volts and Tables
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Biblioteca BCN
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Champaign Center of Arts and Theater
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Reminiscence Cabins
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Champaign Farmers’ Market and Daycare
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The Bubble House
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Pen and Ink
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A New Perspective
Design inspiration is...
tecture, and that is what I hope to portray in my designs. I hope to show that simplicIty is not the default action of architects and architectural students, but is in fact a way of designing based on
... something the world needs to see through
years of experience and education.
the designs themselves. As designers, we This is Simplicity by Design, have the responsibility to show the world what inspires us. We have the unique advantage of seeing pieces of history that the average person does not even know exists. It is therefore our duty to take inspiration from the world around us- from what we see, observe, learn, and live through- and convert it into a knowledgable representation of what our society needs. Learning through experience is the most
A conscious effort must be
important method of education we can use.
made to maintain a sleek,
From the historic Le Corbusier houses epit-
modern appearance without
omizing modern architecture to the stately
sacrificing functionality.
Gaudi buildings playing with the curves of nature, all architects use their experiences with the prevailing architecture and newest
“Form follows function.” - Luis Sullivan
engineering innovations to develop their own personal style. Through research, site visits, and educational studies, I have developed my own personal planes of Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright,
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style based on the clean, smooth lines and and Frank Gehry. I enjoy that each of these architects has the ability to use simple forms
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and planes to create complex works of archi-
Inspiration
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A Restaurant in the City of Tapas
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01. Rendering of “Volts & Tables” done by Elise Skulte 02. Axonometric of the cafeteria patio 03. Section showing the distribution of levels throughout
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the project
Catalan style vault to connect two separate buildings that function together. The first, an a la carte food hall space for students from the adjacent university, sits at street level and welcomes the community. The second space offers a balcony bar overlooking the recessed main dining area and outdoor terrace. This team project was the work of a group of students from both the University of Illinois and the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura del Vallés, consisting of Elise Skulte, Felix Trallero, and myself.
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Vaults and Tables
Located in the heart of Barcelona, “Volts and Tables” uses the traditional
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Dining Hall Example
Style: Sleek, Mod Colors: White Materials: Alumin
Finish Selection
Exterior Walls Exterior Walls Exterior Walls Brand: Malpesa Model: Hydrofuged Color: Salmon
Brand: Malpesa Model: Hydrofuged Color: Rojo Bailen
Brand: Malpesa Model: Hydrofuged Color: Cuero
Interior Walls
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Brand: Malpesa Model: Klinker Color: Granada
Flooring
Brand: Rosagres Color: Garden Blanco
7 01. Plans of the restaurant, food hall, and kitchens 02. Finishes and fixtures that the team has selected, which combine local bricks and stone with modern and sleek furniture and fixtures 03. Exterior rendering of connection between food hall
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and bar by Elise Skulte
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Restaurant Tables/ Chairs Example Style: Sleek, Modern, Comfortable Colors: Cream, Dark brown Materials: Leather, Wood
Dining Hall Tables/ Chairs Example Style: Sleek, Modern Colors: White, Light Brown Materials: Plas�c, Wood
Electrical Outlets
Idea: Providing movable power for both students and ligh�ng Loca�ons: Along the beams for ligh�ng and on tables for students Color: Silver
Restaurant Ligh�ng Example Style: Sleek, Modern Colors: Dark Stainless Steel Materials: Stainless Steel
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The Biblioteca BCN takes its inspiration from triangular and diamond forms and the facade of the Archeological Museum of Ă lava in Vitorian, Spain.
Biblioteca BCN
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01. Rendering of Biblioteca BCN 02. East Elevation along Carrer Ribes 03. Section through light
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shaft and statement staircase
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Tetris Tower Fundamentals are the Building Blocks of Fun -Mikhail Baryshnikov In creating an art museum and community center, the goal was to design a building whose spaces fit together to create a cohesive whole. The idea of a “Tetris Tower� stemmed from stacking Tetris blocks to create spaces 01
and changing the materiality of the exterior walls as the shapes change. The idea was furthered by the addition and subtraction of cube modules to the original Tetris shapes and the intersection and stretching of these shapes along the horizontal axes. This building was meant to be a fun exploration of modular units used to define spaces with accent glass and light used to frame the building. The Champaign Center of Art and Theater presents the solution to the lack of rehearsal and performance spaces, as well as open gallery spaces, in the Champaign Urbana Area. Situated between Champaign Central High School and the Champaign Arts District, the CCAT hosts a 493 seat theater, two multipurpose rehearsal and performance rooms, portrait gallery, sculpture gallery, space for permanent and temporary exhibits, dining and event spaces, retail spaces and most importantly, a set production and storage facility. These facilities are intended for use by the whole community, especially students from the local schools and 02
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Atrium, Art, Open Plan Main features that are present in the Champaign Center of Art and Theater are the atrium, which is a glass walled space through the second and third floors that looks down on the publicly accessible ground level, the four stories of art and sculpture displays, and the open plan layout of the display spaces which can easily be rearranged to allow for flexible arrangement of art ad sculptures. By minimizing the non-structural walls throughout the exhibit spaces, there is a greater ability to install temporary partitions that can be used for hanging art work or separating
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sculptures. This ability allows for a more personalizable space for visiting artists.
11 01. Early concept diagram of Tetris blocks intersecting and balancing 02. 4th floor plan showing open plan exhibition hall and theater 03. 3rd floor plan showing atrium that is open to below 04. Rendering of 3rd floor atrium lit at night from interior 05. Section through the atruim, auditorium, and exhibition spaces 06. Exterior rendering showing back-lit
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chamfered glass faรงade of theater
Concrete, Zinc, and Glass By focusing on concrete, zinc, and glass as the three main materials for the building, design is simplified, and the result is more streamlined. Pre-cast concrete is not only used in the faรงade but is also used for the structure. Most walls are pre-cast concrete in structure and outward appearance, while others are pre-cast concrete in structure and are covered in zinc panels or back-lit chamfered glass, in the case of the main theater block. The back lit glass used on the theater faรงade creates a focal point on the building and acts as a book end, so to speak, not just for the building, but for the entire street block because the theater block is located at the very head of the street where W. Park Avenue ends, and Westside Park begins. Additionally, the opposite side of the building is capped by an 80-foot-tall glass enclosure surrounding the main staircase 05
and showcasing art works and banners for current exhibits. These glass
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end caps allow for light to frame the building from both sides.
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Reminiscence Cabins
13 Traditional modular log cabin assembly makes construction simple enough to be done with little training by community members.
The Reminiscence Cabins aim to bring the simplicity of memories of childhood play into real life. They are designed to mimic the construction techniques used in the children’s toy, Lincoln Logs. The experience of staying in the cabins would call to mind experiences that many people had growing up- spending weekends camping or spending quality time fishing or boating on the lake. For adults, the Reminiscence Cabins would call to mind memories of childhood, and for children, they would create these memories and provide the experience of 01
staying in a life-sized version of one of their toys.
01. Construction wall details
accessible cabin
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02. Front elevation of ADA
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Tasked with designing a building that can serve as a farmers’ market, as well as a public use space of my choosing, I designed a gymnasium-like space that could be used as a daycare facility during the week days when the facility is not being used as a farmers’ market. Highlights of the design include its sloped glass roof covering approximately half of the roof to allow maximum light entry during the day, when the facility will be in use, minimizing the need for electric lighting, and the rubber flooring. This flooring is designed to be installed in squares so that individual pieces can be removed, cleaned or replaced as needed. This flooring is easy on joints of the farmers who will be standing for extended periods of time. It is also ideal for the daycare aspect because it takes into account the safety of the children, as the daycare would be the predominant use of the space during the week.
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Champaign Farmers’ Market and Daycare
16 The Bubble House explores the concept of being both heavy and light at the same time, and is arranged linearly. The building itself is partially buried in a small hill overlooking a river. The burial of the building gives it a heavy feeling and look, however, upon entering the house after approaching the house from the back in order to get to the double doors in the front window, the viewer is exposed to an open floor plan with minimal walls. As the viewer walks through the house, everything about the space changes. In the library, the space is open, but small. There are no overhead lights in the space in order to keep the dark atmosphere accentuated
The Bubble House
by dark walls, so the only light comes from the bay window. The viewer progresses into the main room containing the dining and living areas, the ceiling height drastically increases and the light becomes exponentially brighter- The window is significantly larger, there is a large overhead light and the walls are bright, reflective white. The smallest public space is the bathroom, connected to both the bedroom and great room. The bedroom has a lower ceiling, but is bright like the
01. Bubble House circulation and floor plan
great room with both natural and artificial light, as well as
02. Material exploration models of plaster
white walls. The ÂÂÂ Bubble House would best cater to a young,
used as inspiration for the Bubble House
single man or woman looking to connect with nature, but still
03. Plaster model of the Bubble House
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enjoy the comfort of a modern home.
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Pen and Ink
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NINE MONTHS STUDYING THE ARCHITECTURE OF EUROPE THROUGH DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND CULTURAL IMMERSION.
When I left the United States in August of 2017,
study these landmarks in such great detail
I had never fully explored the art of sketching.
is something unique to sketching because
After months of practice and hours building
studying the structure and sketching it allows
analysis, I improved my sketching skills, style,
for a deeper understanding of its features
and speed. By developing my own sketching
than looking at the same building, framing,
schedule for many of my trips, I was able to
and photographing it. While this produces a
devote large amounts of time and attention to
beautiful image and a lovely memory, it does
capturing the true essence of the buildings’
not engage the viewer in the same way.
designs. I believe that having the opportunity to
19 01. Roman Colosseum 02. Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Pisa Cathedral Pulpit 03. Sketches through Barcelona 04. Dancing House
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21 01. Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya 02. Barcelona Pavilion 03. Erechtheion 04.Canals of Venice 05. Santa Maria del Mar ambulatory and
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Capturing the many faces of Europe is like trying to see all the sides of a die at the same time- it takes exceptional balance and is still absolutely impossible.
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