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Kaylee Tucker Contact Information 152TuckerK@gmail.com 224-612-2799 1863 Cloverdale Ave Highland Park, IL 60035 kayleetucker.myportfolio.com Technical Skills Rhino Revit Photoshop Illustrator Indesign AutoCAD Office Suite 3ds Max Grasshopper Sketchup Vray Tableau Language Skills Fluent in Spanish (Dual Language)
May 2019 Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies (Spanish Minor) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) 3.86/ 4.00 GPA Work Experience Architectural Intern, StudioGC, May 2017–January 2018 · Create construction documents for various projects in Revit · Produce and submit Health Life Safety Plans and evacuation plans for 8 schools · Research and graphically present marketing data Discussion Leader, FAA 101, UIUC, August 2017–October 2017 · Taught 21 students skills needed to succeed in college · Evaluated student work · Worked with other discussion leaders to plan activities that fit with the professor’s lesson plan Lighting Crew, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, August 2016–present Counselor, Camp Chicago Botanic Gardens, June 2014–August 2016 Volunteer, Camp Chicago Botanic Gardens, June–August 2011–13, August 2017 Awards and Honors Recipient, 2018-2019 Frank B. and Jennie M. Long Traveling Award, Illinois School of Architecture, Spring 2018 Deans’ List, College of Fine and Applied Arts, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2016 James Scholar, College of Fine and Applied Arts, Spring 2017-present Faculty Nominee, Rex Newcomb Award, Illinois School of Architecture, Fall 2016 Professional Societies Vice President, Women in Architecture (WIA), April 2017–present Secretary and Junior Representative, Architecture Student Advisory Council (ASAC), August 2017–present Social Media and Fundraising Chair, WIA, April 2016–April 2017 Member, WIA, September 2015–April 2016 Member, American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), September 2015–present Honors Projects Research Assistant, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, UIUC, January 2018–present · Assist with graduate level research in instructed second language acquisition · Collect, analyze and code data Presenter, FOCUS on the Arts Workshop, UIUC FAA/ Highland Park High School, May 2016–April 2017 · Created a workshop for high school students to promote architecture education through model making
01 Grafting
an interpretive gallery
02 Prairie Fires
an urban bookstore
03 Cadence
an artists’ retreat
04 Winter Trees
a space for contemplation
05 Blooming
a farmers’ market
06 Light Twist
a fire watch tower
07 The Gable Home a technical study
08 Análisis Lingüistica linguistic analysis
09 Motion
photography
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GRAFTING TYPE: PUBLIC USE INTERPRETIVE CENTER LOCATION: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ARBORETUM COURSE: ARCH 373 PROFESSOR: DAVID EMMONS DECEMBER 2017 This interpretive center provides a necessary indoor space at the Arboretum for public functions and connects the north and south gardens. Situated adjacent to the cross-country path’s starting line and between the Hartley Garden and the lake, the interpretive center physically bridges the gap between the two. In addition, like the Japan House, the interpretive center has an artistic element—its main public space is a public gallery. However, like the Hartley Garden, the interpretive center has a linear organization. Because the footprint of the building is slightly off axis with the center of the Hartley Garden, it does not block views to the lake from the Hartley Garden. The building’s footprint is based on the natural axes provided by the site. These axes are determined by both formal and informal parts of the garden. Grafting the two resulting shapes yields the general footprint of the building. The central, curved hallway serves to guide visitors through the building from the parking lot to the lake. Clerestory windows bring light into the hallway and draw attention to the southern view. An outdoor area to the south encourages movement—those outside will be encouraged to enter and enjoy the gallery, while those inside will be encouraged to exit and appreciate the outdoors. To the north of the building, there is an outdoor deck facing the cross-country starting line. This space, along with additional space gained by setting the building back from the cross country start is a prime area for spectators to cheer on friends and family running 5k’s and other races at the Arboretum.
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Prairie Fires TYPE: URBAN BOOKSTORE & CAFÉ LOCATION: CHAMPAIGN, IL COURSE: ARCH 374 PROFESSOR: CLAIRE GASPIN FEBRUARY 2018 Although Walnut Street is a popular area in Downtown Champaign, Market Street, a block away, is very quiet and underdeveloped. Books & Blogs, a non-profit organization, has purchased a site between Market and Chestnut Streets to serve as a collaboration and maker space to supplement virtual connections. Currently, this long and narrow site is a Pocket Prairie, an urban green space. This design for an indie bookstore incorporates the prairie as both a precedent and an inspiration. Prairies are excellent at revitalization; wildfires burn off the plants above ground while keeping the roots intact, allowing for prairie species to flourish. The division of spaces of the urban bookstore reflects this process. The level at grade with Chestnut Street and the level at grade with Market Street represent the roots of prairie plants. Since roots are permanent, these levels function as more permanent spaces. The lowest level contains most of the stacks while the second level features a cafÊ. These levels have a linear organization both in terms of furniture and organization. In contrast, the third floor symbolizes the leaves and stems of prairie plants. These portions of plants are burned off in prairie fires and are ephemeral, so the space is more flexible and is perfect for collaboration. The circulation changes from linear to curved and the furniture is more polygonal to allow for more people to work closely on projects. The triangular and pentagonal tables are modular and can be combined to serve any function
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Prairie Path
Split Horizontal
Split Vertical
Extrude
Cant Roof
Carve & Extrude
Curve derived from path on site
Glazing separates loud collaboration space with quiet working areas
Building transportation
LEAVES & STEMS: An ephemeral and flexible space for collaboration
Modular tables facilitate collaboration
Shape inspired by Monarda fistula, a prairie plant found on site
ROOTS: A defined space that feeds patrons as a root nourishes a plant
Display tables mirror angles from grasses
Stool design comes from interlocking roots
Building transportation
ROOTS: A permanent and defined space for reading, working, and finding books
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Entrance from Chestnut St (+0)
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cadence: the end of a phrase TYPE: ARTISTS’ RETREAT LOCATION: ALLERTON STATE PARK COURSE: ARCH 373 PROFESSOR: DAVID EMMONS OCTOBER 2017 Allerton Park was founded to be a public gathering space as well as to foster education and research. Today, the arts are a large part of that mission; the park hosts artists-in-residence, music festivals, and shows. While artists are currently hosted in maintenance buildings on the premises, with this studio and living space, artists will be integrated into the landscape of the park—both literally and culturally. Just as Allerton is, this building is closely connected with all the arts—especially music. In a piece of music, phrases connect to each other, moving the music forward. The dynamics, tempo, or articulation can all change to delineate the end of each phrase. This idea of phrasing inspired the formal design as well as the profile of the building. Cantilevered out into the meadow, the artists’ retreat provides inspiring views. Additionally, the cross-section of the topography is reflected in the roof line leaving the impression of a dynamic change, a crescendo, marking the end of the phrase, the musical cadence. A central area, defined by the linear path from the ramp to the stairs, connects the spaces in two different directions. The large window at the back of the common area ties the front of the house with the back through the main linear path. In addition, the main interior spaces do not share walls with each other, but use this common area to connect to each other. This separation encourages movement and a full use of space.
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BATHROOM BEDROOM COMMON AREAS STORAGE STUDIO
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WINTER TREES TYPE: CONTEMPLATION SPACE LOCATION: CHAMPAIGN, IL COURSE: ARCH 273 PROFESSOR: DAVID EMMONS SEPTEMBER 2017 This contemplation space is inspired by the quiet and solitude of trees in the winter. I was interested in exploring the way in which spaces are used throughout the year, so I created a space that can be easily used year-round. This broad inspiration is woven throughout the project in its use of angles, while the three spaces guide visitors to appreciate the natural views of trees and water. Each pavilion is focused on one area of the site, but parallel lines throughout the project, such as the extended bench between the first two areas, help to connect the areas. The extended roof of the third pavilion is parallel to the path that leads to it, providing shelter as well as guiding visitors to the water.
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the pavilions are embedded into the landscape
the walls are dynamically extruded
seating areas connect the ďŹ rst two pavilions
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view 3: towards water view 2: towards tree
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TYPE: FARMERS’ MARKET LOCATION: DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN, IL COURSE: ARCH 272 PROFESSOR: DAVID EMMONS, ANDREA DE BERRY MAY 2017 Champaign-Urbana’s Farmers’ Market is currently located in a parking lot on the corner of Washington and Neil streets. To allow the market to occur during rainy days, this project encloses the farmers’ market indoors as well as expands the program to function as a flexible, gathering space for the community. Inspired by plants, the core product of the market, the organic form of this building takes the shape of roots while the structural system is modeled after stems, leaves, and their arrangement. The back of house area is lowered in order to expose and accentuate this structure as well as to symbolize a tree trunk. Circular translucent glass panels are distributed above a clear glass roof in order to give the appearance of a canopy or the underside of a blooming flower. The reflections of these panels and their structural systems create shadows that mimic a forest for the building’s users. The exterior of the building is wood and glass panels that follow parastichy numbers, or the number of spirals on a flower. Inside the market, curved walls allow patrons to meander through the building to reach the various stalls while a flexible space for community is slightly separated. Farmers’ Market & Flex Space Office Space Mechanical Storage Toilets
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LIGHT TWIST COMPETITION: 24H- FIRE TYPE: FIRE WATCH TOWER TEAM: CLAUDIA MIRALDI FEBRUARY 2018 While fire is extravagant & lively, water is grounded & calm. With global temperatures rising & climates becoming drier, previously manageable fires are becoming bigger risks to both people and property. Although technology has improved since the first fire watch towers were constructed centuries ago, by the time satellites detect fires today, the fires are too large to manage. Cellphones would be good tools for reporting fires, but reception is often unreliable in forests. We have reimagined the lookout tower to better serve the future. Lighthouses were originally differentiated during the daytime through patterns on their façades called daymarks. The twisting design of the fire watch towers allows for infinite unique daymarks (right). The use of daymarks will facilitate communication when the towers are replicated in the forest & will help hikers identify the watch towers as way-stations.
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Fire Vehicle & Water Tank Education Center & First Aid
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Ground Floor
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Third Floor
The ground floor acts as a hub for hikers—in addition to housing the fire vehicle and water tank, it contains a center to educate visitors about fire prevention. It also features an aid station in case of injury.
The second floor acts as a private space for the forest guard. It features easy access to the observation deck as well as living amenities for six watchmen.
The third floor features a workroom with an observation room surrounding it. This glass workroom features 360º views to ensure maximum visibility.
In order to decrease response times, the watch tower features an alarm system, radio & cellular antennae, & optical sensors, called “FireWatch”. This German system detects smoke particles & will assist the watch team in spotting fires.
External stairs are an homage to historic fire towers
Ribbon windows are a dynamic feature that combine the energy of fire with the flow of water.
The hexagonal shape contributes a grounding force, similar to that of ice, whose chemical structure the for is based on, while the twisting lifts the building and gives it life just as fire does.
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THE GABLE HOME TYPE: BUILDING ANALYSIS LOCATION: CHAMPAIGN, IL COURSE: ARCH 231 PROFESSOR: MARK TAYLOR SEPTEMBER 2017 In order to have practical experience while learning about how buildings are constructed, we had the opportunity to analyze a house that Illinois Solar Decathlon built in 2009 for a competition. We observed the building through photographs and after choosing a detail to focus on, we analyzed it in two ways. I chose to focus on the roof because I was curious about how the roof and ceiling came together. First, we observed the area we chose and gleaned an understanding from an elevation view. Then, we created an exploded section drawing. This involved applying knowledge from class, observing the building, and reading construction documents.
2x4 NAILING BLOCK 941" x 34" LAMBOO 5 8"
EXTERIOR GRADE PLYWOOD
2x8 STUD MEMBRANE ROOFING 1x4 TREATED BATTEN @ 48" O.C. STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF RECLAIMED BOARD SIDING UL90 CLIP
1x4 TREATED BATTEN @ 48" O.C. 1 2"
CORRUGATED STEEL- 24 GA
AIR WATER BARRIER 1 2
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2x4 FRAMING @ 24" O.C. 121" RIGID INSULATION 2x8 BEAM FOAMED-IN PLACE INSULATION 1 2"
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08 Análisis lingüistica nálisis lingüistica Linguistic Analysis
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COURSES: SPAN 252, SPAN 303, SPAN 435, SPAN 490 PROFESSORS: MELISSA BOWLES, JOSÉ IGNACIO HUALDE, SARA FERNÁNDEZ CUENCA S: SPAN 252, SPAN 303, SPAN 435, SPAN 490 MELISSA BOWLES, SORS: AUGUST 2016PRESENTJOSÉ IGNACIO HUALDE, SARA FERNÁNDEZ CUENCA
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MOTION These images both capture motion. The image below is a light painting. I used lasers and LEDs as paint with the camera’s long exposure as a canvas. The facing image captures the movement of dancers. I used a long exposure to show the dancers’ expressiveness, musicality and elegance.
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