Kelly C. Sullivan Graduate Portfolio
Education & Honors University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign May Spring Spring Fall
2011 2010 2010 2009
Master of Architecture Donald and Margaret Ferry Award for Excellence in Architecture Chicago Prize Nominee Student Choice Nominee
May 2009 Spring 2008
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Bachelor Of Science | Architectural Studies Edward C. Earl Architecture Design Prize Nominee
Experience Studio GC
Winter 2005 - 2011 Summer 2006 - 2010
October 2010 - Current
Chicago, Illinois
223 West Jackson Boulevard | chicago, il 60606 | 312.253.3400
Created promotional presentations Created marketing & promotional materials Drafted construction documents Laid out interior design presentation boards Collaborated in the schematic design of projects Participated in on site meetings with clients & consultants Generated computer walkthroughs for design presentations Researched and participated in the creation of a sustainability marketing promotional video using Imovie Created building information models for 21 education & administration facilities for palatine school district Used those models to generate an energy analysis for each building Contributed to the development of a company blog Built presentation models to be displayed in the finished building
Provost Gender Equity Council Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Univerisity of Illinois | Urbana-Champaign, Il 61820 | 217.333.6221 Organized and scheduled 10-20 person meetings Currently coordinating event to showcase 5 GEC grant funded projects Collaborated on design of gender friendly & handicap accessible podium Created Public Facility Survey of Conditions
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Revit Autocad
2008 - 2011 2004 - 2011
Adobe photoshop | indesign Ecotect analysis 2010 Sketchup Physical Data Representation Graphic Data Representation
| illustrator
Physical Model Building
Microsoft Word | Powerpoint | Excel
Pepsin Site Master Plan 23-28
Living A [Loft]
Excess Point
12-22
7-11
Optimal Pathfinding 1-6
The Lyric 29-36
SSL
37-44
Fall 09
Architectural Practice Methods & Materials Motivated Portables
Spring 10
Building Mechanical Systems Climate Responsive Building Skins Real Estate Development Assessment of Green Design Strategies
Fall 10
Integrated Design & Construction of Buildings Using Computer Simulation Social & Behavioral Factors for Design Conservation of Building Materials
Spring 11 Architecture & New Media Entrepreneurship in Design, Diversity, Environment & Behavior
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Optimal Pathfinding
in Chicago, IL high-end condominum complex | spring10 professor | therese tierney partner | cameron laab duration | 1 week
HOTELS SCHOOLS THEATERS BEACH PARKS STADIUMS STORES RESTAURANTS BUILDINGS LANDMARKS MUSEUMS EXHIBITS OFFICES PUBLIC TRANSIT
BUSINESSMEN COMMUTERS STUDENTS CONSUMERS TRAVELERS TOURISTS ENTERTAINERS SPECTATORS LEISURE
CITY TRAVEL
OUT
GOING
IN
COMMUTING TRAVEL
BUSINESSMEN COMMUTERS STUDENTS TRAVELERS TOURISTS ENTERTAINERS SPECTATORS
COMING
OUT | FROM CITY TO TRAIN _USER APPROACHES SYSTEM _ INPUTS TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED WHILE IN THE STATION _SYSTEM PLANS A PATH FOR USER _PATH IS REGISTERED ON THE MAP OF THE STATION _AS DAY PROGRESSES, MAP IS POPULATED BY THE USER PATHS
1.8% 13.2% 12.6%
IN | FROM TRAIN TO CITY _USER APPROACHES SYSTEM _ EXPLORES ADVICE ON ATTRACTIONS, FOOD, ETC. _ INPUTS DESIRED CHICAGO ATTRACTIONS _SYSTEM PLANS A PATH FOR THE USER _PATH IS REGISTERED ON MAP OF CITY _AS DAY PROGRESSES, MAP IS POPULATED BY THE USER PATHS
4.4%
28.4% 3.6%
WHERE ARE MOST PEOPLE COMING FROM? TOP
ORIGIN STATES FOR OVERNIGHT LEISURE TRAVEL TO CHICAGO
WHAT ARE THEY COMING TO DO? TOP ACTIVITIES IN CHICAGO
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13%
2.6%
31% 30% 29% 21% 17% 14% 11% 9% 4% 3%
DINING SHOPPING ENTERTAINMENT SIGHT SEEING MUSEUM | ART EXHIBIT NIGHT LIFE WATCH SPORTS CONCERT | PLAY | DANCE VISIT HISTORIC SITE FESTIVAL | CRAFT FAIR
INFORMATION TICKETS FOOD COFFEE RESTROOMS NEWS MAGAZINES BARS TRAINS
OVERHEAD
PLAN
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SECTION | AA
SECTION | BB | 5 | Optimal Pathfinding
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Excess Point
in Chicago, IL high end hotel, spa, & art gallery | fall 2010 professor | botond bognar partner | max garland duration | 14 weeks
Excess Point
in Chicago, IL
400 suite luxury hotel | spa | athletic club | 3 level underground bath house | art gallery | 3 stories of retail | 2 unique restaurants experiences | access excess at Chicago’s Excess Point
form of the
bath was dictated by the site’s riverfront
form of the
hotel was dictated by the site and its available
views.
bath plan inspired by desire to achieve cave-like atmosphere. wanted to create a unified building but bath was to be cavernous & hotel was to have a great deal of glass so as to optimize the views out.
union through the positives & negatives of the forms also created the “art bar” - (art gallery reaching from the hotel lobby to the pedestrian spa entrance) for a visual connection between the main two programs. achieve the
Excess Point.program Restaurant Circulation Art Gallery Atrium/Lobby Parking Spa/Gym Bath
Excess Point Program Diagrams
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Excess Point Sections
Below
the seven levels below the ground floor house: public entrance to the art gallery | public entrance spa lobby | hotel entrance spa lobby | 2-story underground/above ground restaurant along the Chicago River | outdoor patio for restaurant use | the continuation of the chicago riverwalk | a 200 seat auditorium | a full fitness gym including yoga rooms, a weight room, a cardio room, locker rooms, sauna rooms | administratiion offices | & finally a 3-level bath house.
Level -1
Riverwalk Level
Level -3
Level -4
Level -5
Level -6
Level -7
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Above Typical Floor Layouts
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Typical 1-Level Suite Typical 2-Level Suite Penthouse Level Layouts Lobby
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Living A[Loft]
in Lima, Peru Donald and Margaret Ferry Award for Excellence in Architecture high-end condominum complex | spring10 professor | ralph hammann partner | alloy kemp duration | 14 weeks
LIVING A[LOFT]
in LIMA, PERU
Lima - capital + largest city in Peru | 1/3 population of Peru lives in Lima | population density : 3008 people/km2 | industrial + financial center : 2/3 Peru’s production | mi x of cultures due to colonizing, immigration, native peoples | upscale neighborhood has more parks, shopping than other neighborhoods | presence of live - in maid as status symbol | high end residential attitude | climate allows for features otherwise impossible in other areas: indoor -outdoor fusion, outdoor circulation, and diffuse shading elements
The design approach for this project is primarily research-based, By emphasizing and applying further explorations to the design process, the end product can be well-informed. The ultimate goal of any building is to be well thought out, and of great quality. This project aims for a living, working building that serves its residents. Modern sustainable design has as one of its tenets to improve the quality of life: psychologically, spatially, mechanically. In this manner today’s architects will design for the present without compromising the needs of future generations. Viewing the environment from several angles helps to derive the design of the building. In addition, the exploration of psychological, physical, and mechanical concepts bolsters the projects credibility.
biomimicry
biomimicry
FORM
enclosure climate vs. weather: climate is an average of the outdoor conditions of a region from a significant amount of data; weather purely the present condition of the climate climatic data includes statistics of temperature humidity, pressure, wind, & rainfall. All these factors are greatly affected by latitude, terrain, altitude, & nearby bodies of water their currents.
FRONT ELEVATION
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climates classified by averages of temperature and precipitation. By these standards, Lima is “dry, arid” due to relative absense of yearly rainfall.
VENTILATION : PREVAILING WINDS
ROOF PLAN
CROSS SECTION | FRONT
LAYERS OF ENCLOSURE
CROSS SECTION | SIDE
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The quality of enclosed space is represented in the simplicity of the plan; with a central core
& wet wall around which the spaces are arranged.
4 main zones : owner [private], guest + children [private], service [private], & general public :
There are
each with access to circulation core. The unit’s utilities are bundled around core & wet wall.
+1 UNIT PLAN
+ 2 UNIT PLAN
-1 UNIT PLAN
0 LEVEL PARKING | LOBBY
varying degrees of enclosure which are controlled by sliding glass doors. In this
Within each unit. there are
manner, residents can interact with the environment in solitude of in public. Having layers of enclosure maximizes the user’s vision field, & takes advantage of thermal transparency concepts facilitating natural ventilation.
louvers provides privacy & allows natural & pressure induced ventilation to occur.
The exoskeleton of
The program calls for 4 loft units in each building. Each loft must contain a foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, and dining area, pantry, study, guest restroom (toilet + sink), one master bedroom & walk in closet, three bedrooms, each one with a wall closet & an incorporated bathroom, one maid’s room, one service living room, service -2.5 UNIT PLAN bathroom (full), & a laundry room.
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-2 UNIT PLAN
ENCLOSURE SECTION
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For this particular exoskeleton shape, an organic and geometric space frame must be used. This
creates a protective casing of the building which shelters its residents and provides shading. With members connecting from many different angles, spherical nodes must be used. This connecting “kk system,� effectively creates knots at each of these meeting points. This type of facade is efficient in double layer applications. The
KK system has a great strength to weight ratio, large span capabilities, and geometric flexibility.
STRUCTURAL FLEXIBILITY
The core-floor-wall connections are rigid and stiff, as well as the connection from members to floor. However, the exoskeleton structure itself is flexible, deforming within itself. To allow for this unavoidable movement between members, pistons are included in the member joints.
Louvers Rod - Member Connection Floor - Node Connection
FACADE NODE CONNECTION
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K-K System
THERMAL PERFORMANCE - WINTER
THERMAL PERFORMANCE - SUMMER
VISION FIELD
NATURAL VENTILATION
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Water is scarce in Lima - by rainfall
standards it is an arid climate
Irrigation system in this region is complicated and
45 % percent of water is lost during distribution. Additionally, flawed.
Peruvian filtration methods have proven to be inadeuqte. This is one of the reasons Peru is still considered a third world country.
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The average Lima resident uses 57.2 gallons of water per day. The proposed AWE system will
condense humid air to provide water for the building’s residents.
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One system can produce 2000 gallons / day. If there is an estimated 5 people / unit x 4 units = 20 people in the building total
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100 gal / day / person produced 57.2 gal / day / person consumed Judging by the gallons produced being greater than the average gallon usagem this is a successful, working system.
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Additional advantage to the system is that
distribution losses are nonexistant as the system is contained within building.
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However, such technology causes increased energy loads. One solution is to look into alternative energy sources to help address the addition energy load.
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Due to lack of direct sunlight in the climate, PV panels are not an option. However the climate does not require exorbitant amounts of energy spent on cooling as it is, so it can be speculated
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AWE system will not cause this building’s footprint to be larger than the average building.
that the energy load from the
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ATMOSPHERIC WATER EXTRACTION SYSTEM
WATER PROCESS
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electrostic air filter
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evaporator | condenser | compressor
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water to bottom resevoir tank via core
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bottom resevoir tank + pump
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water filters
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top resevoir tank
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hot + cold water tanks
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waters lines to units potable water untreated water
ATMOSPHERIC WATER EXTRACTION SYSTEM
ATMOSPHERIC WATER EXTRACTION SYSTEM
The user’s quality of life and aesthetics are facilitated by the plan and corresponding layers of enclosure. Hybrid buildings use passive and active systems to accomplish the best effective and efficient experience for the user. A living, working building has all its elements working simultaneously and symbiotically to benefit the user. The trajectory of modern building design focuses on architecture that is environmentally concerned as well as being technologically advanced. By addressing a building as a “machine,” we are providing for the current generation’s needs without compromising the needs of future generations; a proponent of sustainability.
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Pepsin Site Master Plan
in Monticello, IL abandoned syrup plant site rejuvenation | fall 09 professor | Kennedy Hutson partners | aaron detmer + emily cox duration | 7 weeks
Pepsin Site Master Plan in Monticello, IL
Monticello, IL is a rural town 30 minutes west of Champaign-Urbana, IL | Home to many University of Illinois professors | Plot of land left empty since Pepsin Syrup Company closed in 1985
Research
Conclusion
Surrounding communities’ number of hotel rooms greatly outnumbers those in monticello
Thus, we have identified a need for additional hotel rooms and indoor gathering spaces in monticello
Single family homes are the predominant residential housing type found in monticello There are very few desirable options in terms of multi-family housing in the area, which may cause young people to venture elsewhere
There is a market for multi-family housing in and around the town center, which may result in young adults in their 20’s to remain in the community of monticello
Visitors and residents must go to surrounding towns for most recreation, including for movies and theater Retail is at the core of what downtown monticello is built around, and what has created a draw to the area, for residents and visitors
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A great deal of sales tax could be brought in if there was a movie theater and a performing arts center in the city of monticello Retail that is flexible and allows for smooth transitions between tenants has been successful for years. An extension of this would help create a connection between the older portion of downtown to the proposed new area of development
Design Solution
New hotel and banquet facility, to provide visitors with adequate lodging and amenities Additional loft apartments and mixed use residential buildings just north of downtown A new cinema and performance space added to Monticello’s downtown cityscape New and converted retail along the east side of Market Street and extending east of the railroad tracks and bike path
Buildings to be Retained
Parking
Pathways & Connections
Civic Corridor
Retail Corridor
Phase 1
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The Green Corridor
Green Corridor Section
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Market Street Rejuvenation + Extension
Proposed Bike + Walking Paths
Proposed Skate Park
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The Lyric
in Monticello, IL Student Choice Award Nominee Arts & Entertainment Complex | fall 09 professor | Kennedy Hutson duration | 7 weeks
The Lyric
in Monticello, IL
Project: a new arts & entertainment complex in monticello.
Concept: Connections. Reinforce main idea of the master plan. serve as link between civic and retail. Program: Cinema Restaurant Performing Arts school Performing arts theatre 14
Problem: Linking the four elements of the program to create one cohesive building. Solution: Create a public circulation corridor stretching from the library to the hotel that provides access to all four program spaces.
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Ground Floor South Elevation
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Program 1_Truck & Loading Dock 2_Trash & Recycling 3_Cinema Entrance 4_Concessions 5_Box Office 6_Projection Room 32 7_Cinema Theater 1 8_Cinema Theater 2 9_Administrative Office 10_Employee Break Room 11_Equiptment Storage 12_PA Entrance 13_Performance Theatre 14_Stage 15_Men’s Dressing Room 16_Women’s Dressing Room Second 17_Green Room 18_Rehearsal Studio 19_Rehearsal/Performance 20_Costume Storage 21_Scenery Storage 22_Mechanical Room 23_Restaurant Waiting 24_Restaurant Dining Room 25_Restaurant Kitchen 26_Restaurant Administrative office 27_Restautant Employee Break Room 28_Outdoor Eating Area 29_Men’s Restroom 30_Women’s Restroom 31_Tech Room 32_Miscellaneous Storage 33_Dry Food Storage 34_Wet Food Storage 35_Dishwashing Room
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First Floor
East Elevation
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East | West
North Elevation
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North | South
West Elevation
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South Entry
West Entry
Connections Diagram
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Lobby
West Entry at Night
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Simple Surface Learning motivated portable | fall 09 professor | jeffrey poss duration | 16 weeks
Project Objective
Initial Project Goal: Making holding class outside on easy and convenient for school teachers. Adapted Project Goal: Create a surface that will help stay focused during lessons held outside. How to achieve project goal: Make outside more like a and less like open space where mind is free to wander this by creating a portable desk system.
nice days children classroom - I will do
Iteration 2: SSL_1.0
Simple Surface Learning Idea: Create an Easy-To-Assemble Outdoor Circular Desk Problem: Didn’t live up to the name _ Design was overly Complicated
white board
battery
orb wheels
C o m p o n e n t s
Iteration 1: The SPARC
Solar Power Anywhere Rolling Classroom Initial Idea: Create a solar powered portable outdoor learning environment Problems: Not Original, Was nothing more than your average Media Cart, Not easily manuverable
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Final Iteration: Simple Surface Learning
Idea: Create an Easy-To-Assemble Outdoor Circular Desk
SS L imple
urface earning
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1’diameter center circle (1 of 1)
3’ Diameter Center Ring (1 of 1)
Insert End of Rod Into Center Circle
The Process
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Rod (1 of 16)
Insert Rod Through Center Ring
Desk (1 of 16)
Insert Rod Into Desk
All
Center Ring
Desks
The Components
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Physical Model Pictures
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Physical Model Pictures
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