ABOUT ME K A E L J A K U B 5TH YEAR GRADUATE STUDYING ARCHITECTURE AND WITH A MINOR IN PRODUCT DESIGN UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN KAELJAKUB@GMAIL.COM (402)-270 -1119 BEHANCE.NET/KAELJAKUB LINKEDIN.COM/IN/KAEL-JAKUB ISSUU.COM/KAELJ/DOCS/KJAKUB_PORTFOLIO_2023
SKILLS
BIM SOFTWARE: RHINO
VISUALIZATION: DIGITAL RENDERING, ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE, DRAWING, PAINTING, AND FABRICATION
VIDEO EDITING: ADOBE PREMIER, ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
SOFTWARE
• RHINO
• VRAY
• PHOTOSHOP
• INDESIGN
• ILLUSTRATOR
• REVIT
• GRASSHOPPER
• LUMION / ENSCAPE
EXPERIENCE
2023 SUMMER ARCHITECTURE INTERN AT PGAV DESTINATIONS | ST. LOUIS, MO
2020-PRESENT SHIFT MANAGER AT AMIGO & KING’S CLASSIC | LINCOLN, NE
ST. JOSEPH’S BUILDING TRADES AND CABINETRY PROGRAM | AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL
COMPETITIONS
2021 FINALIST IN ARCHIOL.COM COMPETITION “ART AND ARCHITECTURE” | SEE PROJECT 2
2019 STATE FINALIST IN PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR ENTERTAINMENT SPEAKING AND O.I.D.
2019 STATE QUALIFIER IN FFA FLORALICULTURE AND FLORAL DESIGN | 2019
ACTIVITIES
2019 CAPTAIN OF HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH TEAM
2019 SECRETARY OF DAVID CITY FFA CHAPTER | 2017 - 2018
EDUCATION
GRADUATE 2023 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN | UNDERGRADUATE - ARCHITECTURE STUDIES MINOR - PRODUCT DESIGN
2022 DESIGN IN THE DIGITAL AGE, STUDY ABROAD- BARCELONA, SPAIN
CONTENTS
3. SUSTAINABLE RURAL OUTPOST
2. FORM AND VOLUME COMMUNITY CENTER
5. PHYSICAL WORKS
1. RIVER WALK ELEMENTARY
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RIVERWALK ELEMENTARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Tasked with designing an elementary school in Box Elder, SD, groups of four were challenged with combining the existing community and incoming military community into a mentally enriching learning environment. Inspired by the nearby creek and future park development, the design of the school incorporates a central circulation feature that mimics the flow of a river. This feature is incorporated throughout the building, creating connections and areas for students to engage with and explore. The river-like circulation feature also extends out into the landscape, connecting the school with the surrounding community.
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PLAN 10’ 5’ 20’ 30’ 40’ 50’ 3.
PROGRAM DIAGRAM FIRST FLOOR
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The program of the school features one central collaborative space that creates more connections between all different learning areas.
STUDIO CLASSROOMS COLLABORATION EXPLORATORY STAFF & STORAGE
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 10’ 5’ 20’ 30’ 40’ 50’ 4.
WEST SECTION
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FORM AND VOLUME COMMUNITY CENTER
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
When tasked with developing a museum and community center to occupy previously made sculptural forms, the building’s inspiration emerges from interpretations of contemporary architecture and inspirations from Antoni Gaudi’s work. The building expresses changing compression and expansion between thresholds through its organic form.
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ENTRANCE PROMENADE
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WEST SECTION
01. Lobby
02. Research Library
03. Gallery
04. Library Archive
05. Library Study
07. Fabrication Workshop
08. Storage
09. Library Atrium
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11. F I R S T F L O O R P L A N 01. Entrance
Lobby
Gallery
Men’s Restroom
Women’s Restroom
Library
Corridor
Staff Office
Staff Workshop
Gallery Walk
Storage Balcony 10’ 5’ 20’ 30’ 40’ 50’
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The circulation of the building continues the organic forms seen from the outside of the structure. The building serves many different functions for the community while also being a great place to display art. A glass facade raps around the building seamlessly and connects to the cage-like library structure. This maximizes light and views to the outside.
12. S E C O N D F L O O R P L A N
Gallery
Gallery P L A N D E S C R I P T I O N
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10’ 5’ 20’ 30’ 40’ 50’
WEST ELEVATION
10’ 5’ 20’ 30’ 40’ 50’
EAST ELEVATION
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SOUTH ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
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SUSTAINABLE RURAL OUTPOST
Project Description
The goal of this architecture project was to design a building that facilitated the viewing of migrational patterns in a safe and enjoyable manner, while also preventing unwanted visitors from exploring the site on their own. To achieve this, the building was constructed using materials that were sourced directly from the site. This allowed the building to degrade naturally back into the earth once it was no longer needed. The design focused on creating a welcoming and engaging environment for visitors, while also ensuring their safety and security.
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RAIN WATER BASIN
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RAIN WATER OVERFLOW
The drawing shows the maximization of views to the animal life in all directions. The structure collects rainfall and stores it for greenhouse production to continue the self-sustainability nature the building; required for its remote and fragile ecosystem.
A X O N O M E T R I C S E C T I O N D R A W I N G
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19. POST OCCUPANCY
Materials are sourced directly from the site, which are combined into a biodegradable 3D-printable concrete material. Cattail fibers harvested from the site are used to reinforce the concrete, similar to fiberglass, and other materials were added to facilitate the decomposition and scavenging of the building by wild animals and the natural environment over time as it degraded. This would leave the environment not only the same as before, but more improved for the species that live in the ecosystem.
The main program of the project is elevated off the ground in order to avoid interfering with animal migration pathways and allow guests to get close views of these paths. Upon entering the building through a small containing entrance, guests are greeted by a larger communal space with diverse views.
Large classroom spaces are available for conducting lessons on ecology and sustainability. The building also provides researchers with a collaborative environment through the use of a round room design.
3 D P R I N T I N G E C O L O G Y
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CATTAIL FIBERS PLANT SEEDS
M A X I M I Z A T I O N O F V I E W S
NEARBY CLAY LIME AGGREGATE
ECO CONCRETE
L E A R N I N G & R E S E A R H
INTERIOR RENDER
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PHYSICAL WORK & PRODUCT DESIGN
Project Descriptions
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A lamp shade was made in the program Rhino, and then 3D printed to create an out-of-this-world organic form.
A ceramic relief and mosaic were made to demonstrate a chosen architectural style.
A drawing showcases a concept for a future facade that seamlessly blends with and reflects the natural landscape.
While studying in Spain, a collaborative tile making exercise was done to demonstrate different recycling methods and material reuse
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3D PRINTED LAMP SHADE
PHOTOGRAPH
The lamp shade was created using Rhino Sub-D commands and paneling tool plugins. The shade was 3d printed with a “gyroscope” infill to reveal an organic translucent pattern when lit up.
RENDER
To generate captivating perspectives not easily achievable with standard photography. Advanced rendering methods in V-Ray were utilized to achieve the desired effect.
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ALIEN LAMP
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Detail Drawing
Translucent PLA Shade
Light Socket
Hex Nut and Thread
End Cap 5. Lamp Pipe 6. Light Cable 7. Junction Box 8. Base Plate 9. Screw 10. Stone Weight 11. Top Plate 12. Switch 13. Binding Screw 26.
Translucent PLA Shade 2. Light Socket 3. Hex Nut and Thread 4. End Cap 5. Lamp Pipe 6. Light Cable 7. Junction Box 8. Base Plate 9. Screw 10. Stone Weight 11. Top Plate 12. Switch 13. Binding Screw
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WATER COLOR CONCEPT / CERAMIC MOSIAC & RELIEF
CERAMIC RELIEF
When tasked with creating a ceramic relief showing a piece of architecture, I chose to a Victorian house design, as the style initially began my interest in the built environment.
TILE MOSAIC
Using recycled and left over glass tile, I was challenged with creating a piece that represented something I enjoyed.
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PROJECT CONCEPT WATERCOLOR DRAWING
Alcohol marker’s and watercolor were used to represent the rolling grass hill’s of Nebraska’s landscape for a studio project concept.
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COLLABORATIVE TILE EXERCISE
WOOD-BISQUE FIRED TILE
Created through a process of smelting down scraps from aluminum window frames, an impression was made in a sand cast and the aluminum poured in to create the tile.
Through the use of local leftover wood shavings to fuel the wood bisque kiln, the tiles were made from clay into ceramic through this centrals old process.
29. R E C Y C L E D A L U M I N I U M T I L E
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PRODUCT RE-DESIGN ASSIGNMENT
Project Description
Tasked with redesigning a handheld multi-tool for a more high end client, the Any-tool serves dedicates itself to that purpose. The assignment was to be completed within a couple days, being able to demonstrate a simple baseline concept for the chosen item to be redesigned.
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The seamless finish and elegant curvature of the Any-Tool allow for easy hand-on use with opulence.
A rotating wheel allows for a combination of varying tools to be accessed. Depending on the use the tools can be interchanged to fit their needs.
The product serves the same function as a regular multi-tool with robust design, but has been added the benefit of seamless, luxury design, and tool interchangeability, making it truly desirable for anyone with fine taste.
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