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CONT C NTS Northerly Island Nature Center
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Professor: Richard Blender Semester: Fall of 2007 - Arch 465
Re-Surfacing Chinatown
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Professor. Sarah Dunn Semester: Spring of 2007 - Arch 366
Pilsen Media Center
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Professor: Alexander Hartray Semester: Spring of 2008 - Arch 466
Mountain Dwelling
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Professor. Paul Preissner Semester: Summer of 2007 - Arch 399/499
Education after school
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Work + Art + Travel
World Travels
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NORTHERLY ISLAND NATURE CENTER OBJECTIVE: Develop a Nature Center on Chicago’s man made 91 acre peninsula, Northerly Island. The 20,000 s.f. facility should include a bird hospital, Shedd Aquarium extension, gallery, and classrooms. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Northerly Island is the only lakefront structure to be built based on Daniel Burnham’s 1909 Plan of Chicago. The man-made peninsula was also the site of the 1933-1934 Century of Progress. From December 1948-March 2003 it was home to a single strip airport called Miegs Field. Although the airport is no longer in use, the infrastructure remains, sans the runway. Currently, with the help of the Chicago Park District, the site is now a flourishing park that features prairie grasses and strolling paths. SOLUTION: Nature has been thriving on Northerly Island in recent years so instead of disturbing the site by excavation and refusing to build yet another structure, the idea was to use Chicago’s most vital resource; water. Chicago originated from a small area near the water and over the years expanded outward towards land. The Nature center will do the exact opposite. It will leave the current infrastructure on the island and four activity piers will grow outward into Lake Michigan. Not only will the Nature Center introduce new aquatic activities, but it will also be able to reach the masses by traveling to temporary docks throughout Chicago.
Growth of Chicago over time
Course: Arch 465
Growth of Nature Center over time
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Fall: 2007
Professor: Richard Blender
physical model
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KEY location of Nature Center #
possible docking locations possible water route
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Nature Center size vs. present water vechicles
125’ 115’ 105’ 95’ 85’ 75’ 65’ 55’ 45’ 35’ 25’ 15’ 5’
jetski kayak Fishing Family Boat Boat
Barge
Northerly Island
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Commercial Barge
Nature Center
Yacht
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LAKE MICHIGAN
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Northerly Island
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2 Possible docking locations Pictures of the Nature Center shown at the possible docking locations as indicated on the map opposite page.
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Exploded AXO to show 3 main levels
“forest canopy” exhibit space + food “tree trunks” structure “ artery” core: circulation “understory” classroom interaction Northerly Island siteplan w/ Nature Center shown at it’s docking location “forest floor” open space
KEY location of Nature Center in Lake Michigan existing parking and vehicle access new 24hr Boulevard - main pedestrian access
“tree roots” research + education level
existing circulation to remain existing landscape to remain existing trees new trees
Enlarged Nature Center
new vegetation new activity piers to extend into the lake
“water reserve” access to water
Since the Nature Center will not be stationary and is free to move about the water as weather permits; shading became an important factor when designing. One of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts, the tree was not only used for it’s organizational value but also for it’s shading behaviors.
Northerly Island Nature Center: Chicago, Illinois
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Fall: 2007
Professor: Richard Blender
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Program 1 leisure landing 2 interaction landing 3 bird hospital 4 auditorium / conference 5 outdoor classroom / gathering area 6 children’s explorer camp 7 education / resource center 8 habitat and native species extension 9 children’s education room 10 interactive gallery / exhibit space 11 juicebar / lounge
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By creating ‘random’ cuts, the sun is able to penetrate the volume and illuminate the interior space in many new and fascinating ways. Patterns of light will flood the interior space like the ground of a forest created by the canopy of the surrounding trees. As a result, the interior space becomes alive with light penetrating at will throughout the day. ‘skin’ concept model
light being manipulated inside the “floating” box
exterior
interior
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Exterior Cladding Assembly 1 structural steel hollow columns 2 t-plates 3 screws connecting t-plate to structure 4 lipped channel connecting structural frame to window system 5 structural frame for window system 6 double pane window system 7 unequal angle connecting window frame to bronze panels 8 t-section connecting all bronze panels 9 screws used to attach each panel 10 “cut” bronze panels
Random cuts to exterior skin
Openings as a result of cuts
Northerly Island Nature Center: Chicago, Illinois
Structure
Structure and cuts collide
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Fall: 2007
Structure to accommodate cuts
Professor: Richard Blender
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RE-SURFACING CHINA TOWN OBJECTIVE: Design a transit-oriented development in Chicago’s Chinatown that provides affordable housing, community programs and allows for community interaction on multiple levels. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The rail yard infrastructure that once helped build Chicago now lay vacant and disconnected from the rest of the community. The site itself is about 43 acres and is dissected several times by different forms of infrastructure. The site also lacks program, and as a result, Chinatown has seen a slow growth in the surrounding area. SOLUTION: To create a continuously occupiable surface that is manipulated to respond directly to the programmatic needs of the site. The surface can bend down to take people from street level up to the main plane or it can bend up to allow for larger programmatic needs below. This manipulation of the surface allows for dynamic interior/ exterior interaction between programs. The surface can also be bent up to allow for high density housing to be placed vertically on the site. As the surface approaches the river it breaks apart into strands which create a greater amount of open space that is still intimately tied in with the original surface. The surface creates usable space in a part of Chinatown that is currently not being utilized because of its position between train lines.
open
continuous circulation
housing built
retail / commercial circulation / community space
Course: Arch 366
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Spring: 2007
Professor: Sarah Dunn
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Physical models 1 concept model 2 final 3’x’6’ physical model 3 final 3’x’6’ physical model zoomed in on northern half of site 4 form-work begins on final plaster model 5 waiting for plaster to dry 6 view of floorplan beneath walkable roof surface 7 twisting residential towers being constructed 8 view of basketball court area at street level 9 final plaster model of zoomed in section complete
Section A - A no scale
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Section B - B no scale
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S. Wentworth Ave.
Continuation of
W.19th St.
KITCHEN
OFFICE
RETAIL 1
DAYROOM
RETAIL 2
TRAINING ROOM
APPARATUS
LOUNGE
RETAIL 3
S. Clark St.
FIRE STATION
DORMS 1-16
LOBBY WATER FEATURE
LIBRARY
RETAIL 4
RETAIL 5 SAND DUNE
NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRANCE
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BOWLING/ LOUNGE/ BAR
SWIMMING POOL
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LIBRARY
LOBBY
Continuation of W. Cullerton St. RACQUETBALL COURT 1 JUICE BAR
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RACQUETBALL COURT 2
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Re-surfacing China Town: Chicago, Illinois
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Spring: 2007
Professor: Sarah Dunn
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PILSEN MEDIA CENTER OBJECTIVE: To develop appropriate conceptual logic and strategies of intervention by studying the greater context of Pilsen and to repair the connection between east and west Pilsen that was severed by the introduction of the expressway. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The current site, which shares a space with an existing 2 story elementary school, lacks connectivity to the surrounding neighborhood because of the existing fencing and poor landscaping. The result is a public ‘dead’ zone that has very little benefit to the community and its inhabitants. SOLUTION: Respecting the context was just as important as it was to address a dire need in Pilsen, which was to incorporate a public plaza within the design. The idea was to minimize the footprint while allowing maximum public space for both the school and the community. The building would adjust to its surroundings while the plaza would flex to gain a sense of separation. This slight change in levels would allow the school and Media center to have their own plaza while the playground would act as the connection piece that held them both together. But because the materiality would be consistent throughout, a sense of unity would still be felt.
Course: Arch 466
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Spring: 2008 Professor: Alexander Hartray
view of Media Center entrance from Halsted St. looking south view of Media Center plaza from corner of Canalport Ave.
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With the Media Center acting as the focal point, the unused space under the expressway could finally be used for many numerous activities such as shops, markets, social and sport gatherings. This action would further enhance the life of Pilsen and would ultimately fill the large void that was left after the expressway was constructed.
view of the space underneath the expressway and how it can be better utilized
Pilsen Media Center: Chicago, Illinois
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Spring: 2008 Professor: Alexander Hartray
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(future development)
W Cullerton St
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Existing 2 story Walsh elementary school 2
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after school parents entrance exit for after school busses
Program 1 public plaza / forum 2 playground 3 school plaza / forum 4 outdoor cafe seating 5 main entrance 6 atrium 7 gallery 8 cafe 9 kitchen 10 furniture storage 11 mechanical room 12 loading dock / dumpsters 13 community roof garden 14 media lab / library 15 studio 16 multi-purpose room
Section A - A scale: 1’ = 1/64”
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Section B - B scale: 1’ = 1/64”
Spring: 2008 Professor: Alexander Hartray
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MOUNTAIN DWELLING OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this ‘dwelling’ is to engage one’s mind in an abstract manner to where one could then be able to create “Architecture” in non-traditional methods. This will allow oneself to escape practical methods of design, and theoretically question previous notions of design. The main objective was to have the form of the ‘dwelling’ resemble its surroundings. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located within a high altitude mountain range filled with jagged rocks, snowy conditions and extreme winds. SOLUTION: In order to adapt to extreme weather conditions, the mountain dwelling’s shape resembles that of an igloo. The larger exterior barrier protects multiple dwellings within. Protective ‘arms’ slightly resemble the jagged rocks while the exterior is smooth overall, the opposite of it’s contextual setting.
Course: Arch 399 / 499
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Summer: 2007
Professor: Paul Preissner
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Opposite Page,top to bottom:
360 degree view at 45 degree incriments across each row and column elevations section cuts
Right:
wireframe perspective
Below:
wireframe elevation with location of section cuts shown section cuts
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Mountain Dwelling: Top secret location
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perspective
section cuts overlayed Summer: 2007
Professor: Paul Preissner
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EDUCATION AFTER SCHOOL Right:
sections were drawn in order to coordinate structural elements with mechanical; constant collaboration with the mechanical engineer was crucial
Middle:
created elevations from floorplans for a number of new elementary schools that were part of a new initiative called ‘Modern Schools Across Chicago’; were also used for zoning purposes
Bottom:
per clients request, a model was constructed in order to show how the new gym addition with a rooftop playground work with the existing school
SMNG-A Architects ltd.
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June 2008 - Present
Work + Art + Travel
Watercolor
Pencil
Education after school
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Work + Art + Travel
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KEY location of current residency locations visited
North America Alabama California Colorado
Florida Illinois Indiana Iowa Maryland Michigan Missouri Nebraska
Decatur / Montgomery San Francisco / Los Angeles / San Jose Denver / Boulder / Aspen / Vail / Steamboat Springs / Grand Junction Orlando / Pensacola Chicago (birthplace + current place of residence) Champaign / Springfield
South America Argentina
Indianapolis / Madison / Bloomington Des Moines / Cedar Rapids Washington D.C. Ann Arbor / Mackinac Island St.Louis Omaha / Lincoln
New Mexico Santa Fe New York
North Dakota
Fargo
Ohio
Chicago
New York
Columbus
South Dakota Sioux Falls
Texas Utah
Dallas / Fort Worth Salt Lake City / Park City
Wisconsin
Mexico
Buenos Aires
Madison / Milwaukee / LaCrosse
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Puerto Vallarta Acapulco Cancun
Canada Ontario
Toronto
British Columbia Vancouver
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Buenos Aires
Europe Austria
Vienna
Slovakia Bratislava
England France
London Paris
Germany Berlin
Ireland Italy
Rome Venice
Barcelona
Poland
Spain
Education after school
Dublin
Warsaw Szczecin Krakow Zakopane Nowy Targ Barcelona
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Rome
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