Architecture Portfolio 2011-2013 by Kyle Kutz

Kyle Kutz

design portfolio 2011-2013

Kyle Kutz

school - kkutz@ku.edu personal - kkutz90@hotmail.com

experience

skills

3D work - Frank Zilm, Architect

revit 3ds max + vray photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator sketchup + v-ray blender rhino drafting microsoft word and powerpoint

Sequoia Building Company Springfield, MO 2 years under general contractor. experiences include framing, roofing, siding, landscaping, drywall, concrete and carpentry. design consultation. ability to read and translate buidling plans and detail drawings. development of basic plans. University of Kansas Recycling, Lawrence, KS -recycling technicianability to work in teams. time management skills. customer service and relations. use of large trucks and forklifts. Harter House Supermarket Springfield, MO meat department night manager. managing a small work crew of 2 to 4 people. heavily customer service based. Springfield Cardinals Stadium Springfield,MO -porterability to work in teams. communication skills needed to coordinate between vendors and warehouse. heavily customer service and relations based.

phone

417.860.2988

extracurricular activities AIAS Board Member University of Kansas -class level representativeresponsible for reaching out to students and obtaining feedback. AIAS fall 2012 planning committee -board memberduties include firm outreach, large scale planning, and obtaining sponsors and donors.

education University of Kansas Lawrence, KS fourth year in the Master of Architecture program with a studio GPA of 3.8 and cummulative GPA of 3.65. Parkview Highschool Springfield, MO Graduated in spring of 2009 with a GPA of 3.7. ACT score of 29

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I sense Light as the giver of all presences, and material as spent Light. What is made by Light casts a shadow, and the shadow belongs to Light.â&#x20AC;?

- Louis Kahn

contents resume table of contents

Chicago Lyric Opera

Crossroads Community Center

Material Exploration/Planter Box

Kansas Field Study Greenhouse

Chicago Lyric Opera

studio VII, fall 2012

[right] context of the site within Chicago. [opposite page] panorama of the site from the northwest corner

The Chicago Lyric Opera House project sets out to design a performance center that creates a sense of civic identity within the city and create a hub of public activity. The hall is a replacement facility for the Chicago Lyric Opera whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current performance hall is far too large, ruining the experience for many patrons. The backstage facilities are outdated and crammed into a space that is too small for the large operations taking place. The new opera house takes inspiration from itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local context and architectural history. The concept is in direct contrast to the verticality of the site in downtown Chicago. This horizontality hints back to the horizontal planes of the Robie house, Frank Lloyd Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous prairie style home. The Opera house features a series of planes that slice through the building forming public space all around the building that looks over the city and public plaza framed by the horizontal planes. The mesh box containing the 2,200 seat auditorium is the only form that breaks these planes as it hovers over the main lobby space.

[center] original sketch showing the auditorium box lifted above the lobby space and penetrating the skin of the building envelope. [opposite top] axonometric drawing of the robie house. note the horizontality. [opposite left] initial wholistic concept sketch showing building massing and form as well as landscaping strategies. [opposite right]rockefeller center as inspiration for the large sunken plaza on the west side of the site.

The initial concept took formal cues from the Robie House in Oak park. Its drastic horizontal form heavily contrasts the verticality of the site located amongst the high rises of Chicago. The sunken plaza takes cues from the Rockefeller center, creating a public space that allows for spontaneous events while the public watches from above

The frit patterns on the east and west facades are not only decorative but also block the hot summer sun that strikes the building in the morning and evening. The frit stops where the shadow of the neighboring NBC tower begins.

[top right] diagram of solar performance in the summer. the canitlever blocks hot summer sun. The pool cools the air which is brought into the double skin to cool the space. [bottom left] diagram of solar performance in the winter. the cantilever allows sunlight to penetrate the double skin where latent heat is captured and recirculated. [opposite page] view standing near the river looking towards the opera house box and lobby with the cantilever over head reflecting the pool and city lights.

[top] view from plaza level looking up at the grand staircase that connects each horizontal slab. [bottom] view from the 3rd floor balcony overlooking the grandstair adn views out to the lake and city. The mesh covering the auditorium box can be seen in greater detail. [opposite page]plans of each balcony level and site section.

STORAGE

SKATE SHOP

PRACTICE ROOM

Chorus Dressing

Cafe

Chorus Dressing

Dressing Suites

PRACTICE ROOM

Dressing Suites

Chorus Dressing

PRACTICE ROOM

Lounge Area

ATRIUM PRACTICE ROOM

PRACTICE ROOM

Dressing Suites

CAFE

WARDROBE ROOM

Sngl Dress

COSTUME CONSTRUCTION

Sngl Dress

COTSUME STORAGE

WIG SHOP

moorllaB MUSICIANS LOUNGE WARM UP

REHEARSAL

REHEARSAL UPPER LOADING DOCK

CONDUCTORS SUITE PROP SHOP

MUSICIANS WC

LOWER STAGE MECHANICAL PIV egnuoL

PIV egnuoL

CW BOX OFFICE

COAT CHECK

GIFT SHOP W C

ORCHESTRA PIT

Lighting Room

Electrical Room

Electrical Room mooR gnithgiL

mooR gnithgiL

Coat Check

Box Office

Coat Check

Lighting Booth

mooR PIV

VIP Lounge

Lighting Room

VIP Room

[statistics]

seats - 2,223

max distance from stage - 114â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lighting bridges

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Crossroads Community Center

studio V, fall 2012

[top left] map of the crossroads district (outlined in black)(site in red) marking the art galleries within the district. [top right] map of the residential buildings within the district. [bottom left] perceived activity nodes in the district. more ripples equates to more activity. [bottom right] locations in the district. [opposite page] zoomed in view of the area around the building with building types indicated.

The Crossroads Community Center is located in the old Pabst Blue Ribbon warehouse in the Crossraods district of Kansas City. The building is over 100 years old and uses heavy timber construction as well as cast iron columns lending a character to the building. The building had a section of over 150â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which presented problems with daylighting and ventilation. The goal was to create residential space as well as commercial space in such a way as to connect the building back to the district which is known for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artists and First Fridays, which is a monthly celebration of art, food and people. The building site on the southwestern edge of the defined district placing it among a more residential sector. The district is littered with art galleries and dining . Through several visits to the site and district, percieved activity nodes were discovered and mapped. This nodes were places of more concentrated business, unplanned events or pedestrian traffic, lending itself to a more energetic location.

[top] interior shot of the third floor showing existing building conditions. [center left] exposed floor joists and braces add a unique character to the building. [center] exposed steel beams, piping and lighting are prominent throughout the building. [center right] center stairwell door with exposed locking mechanism. [bottom] panorama of the Pabst building and immediate context. [opposite page] interior shot showing existing conditions and lighting.

[top ] first parti model incorporating stack effect plumes between the zones using the full height of the building. the space was to be experiential and act as a divide between the public and private zones. this idea was seen as too monumental with no human scale. [bottom ] second parti model in which the stack plumes were widened and condensed into one large space to produce shared space for the residents while maintaining the stack effect for ventilation. the bridges provided spaces for reading, talking and other social interactions.

LOBBY

ARTWORK

LIVING LIVING LIVING

DINING

STORAGE

[left] physical model used for a light study on the effects of the bridges on shadows and light penetrating to the bottom floor. while the bridges are nearly identical the bridges appear more chaotic than they really are. [right] top view of the same model showing the layering effect of the bridges. the vertical spaces created by the negative space of the bridges allows for large hanging artwork to be displayed, allowing viewers a 360 view of the work.

[right] and overview of the physical model built primarily for light studies of the central core. foam core MDF board styrene basswood dowels 1â&#x20AC;?= 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

[right page] A view facing north from the ground floor looking up through the crisscrossing bridges. the bridges create a sense of chaos while being relatively similar. Art work can be seen on the walls and hanging through the gaps between the bridges as this central space doubles as an art gallery. to the right the commercial kitchen can be seen which allows tenants and the public to rent the use of commercial grade kitchen equipment. [bottom] a view from the third floor looking over the bridges and art work. the relationship between floors can be seen and felt. [middle] a view from the fourth floor looking over the bridges. on the left is the community roof garden while the community room is on the right. [top] a view from the community meeting room over looking the district and city. this is a space that allows the community to gather over important issues with the district as a back drop.

Kansas Field Study

design build, spring 2012

[left] from top to bottom a series of images that show the journey form lawrence to the Field Station. [right] map of the lawrence area, the orange cone showing the line of site from the Field Station. [opposite page] site map of the Field Station. The site of the building faces south looking over a set of lakes and out towards Lawrence.

The Kansas Field station received a grant to expand their infrastructure by adding a small greenhouse that they could use for controlled experiments year round, a large glasshouse that would house experiments in the warmer months, and a multi-purpose building that would be used as a flexible space. The multipurpose building needed to function as a classroom, workshop, and event venue and have total flexibility. The parti for the design creates a flexible space on the south side that is embraced on either side by the building, so named the “hug”. Three pivoting doors open up the workspace into the patio area, blurring the indoor and outdoor space allowing for natural ventilation and light in the workshop area. This creates a space for visiting groups that provides a connection to the prairie. This view to the prarie is blocked by the building during the approach, only to be revealed when a visitor enters the building. The greenhouse and glasshouse, flanking the “hug”, frame this view creating an outdoor classroom or an expansion of the multipurpose room for an event venue.

[photo] panorama of the site facing south: the Armitage is located just left out of frame, while the view over the ponds is on the right hand side of the photo. the tread marks are roughly where the entrance to the multi-use building is located.

Prior to the introduction of this new facility, the approach to the site was one expansive view. Our scheme proposes blocking this view from the approach, and dramatically revealing it. Certain views will be blocked in order to create smaller, but more impactful, framed views. For example, the opening of the barn style doors at the entrance creates a framed view through the building and showcasing the magnificent landscape.

1. glasshouse 2. multi Purpose 3. greenhouse 4. hug

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3 BOXES 48

SQUEEZE

3 2 4 1

PUSH

HUG 49

[top ] interior rendering of the multipurpose building showing the prep area and the glass doors to the south. [bottom] section through the multipurpose building. [opposite top] plan of the building with circulation paths in blue and sliding doors in orange. [opposite bottom] logitudinal section showing the relationship between the horizantal builing and the vertical tower.

multi-use area small greenhouse

seasonal glass house

storm shelter

Large sliding doors allow large vehicles and other equipment to move through the building. The field station also does many experiments with mesocosms that are held in large tanks twelve feet in diameter and the doors allow these to be transported in and out of the building. To accommodate for pedestrian circulation and egress, there are also standard size doors and double doors. This plan allows one bay for preparation and three bays for work space. Each bay is about the size of a two-car garage.

[ left] detail section of the cut through the corugaed steel siding portion of the multi-use building. [right] detail section cut through the wood slat portion of the multi-use building. [opposite page] diagram of the wall section where the wood slat rain screen meets the corrugated steel siding. Air and water flow is shown by the blue arrows.

Corrugated metal acts like a rain screen and protects the membrane from sunlight while keeping out most moisture.

Reclaimed wood salvaged from telephone poles has been cut and planed to size.

Perm-A-Barrier (Grace Construction) polyethylene membrane ensures the longevity of the wall. It insulates and seals out most moisture, but also allows vapor to escape the wall. It is flexible and easy to install, but must not be extensively exposed to sunlight.

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) insulate the building with an R-value of 14 and are able to be installed quickly. SIPs are also capable of spanning the full distance between columns without further lateral support. We finished ours with peg board to accomodate the users needs.

The structure is a basic kit-of-parts component from Varco Pruden. Using industrially manufactured components saves money, since Varco Pruden is a local company this places less stress on the environment.

The concrete mixture is made from a mix of cement and flyash, a biproduct of coal production.

A trench of river rocks controls water drainage around the building and allows water to percolate back into the water table.

The tower allows for visitors to view the surrounding site and creates an important connection by establishing a visual line back to the University Campus. From the top of the tower, onlookers can view the outline of Frasier Hall, an iconic campus building that can be seen from miles away. At night, the view would be particularly impressive, due to the glowing lights of Lawrence and the halo-effect it creates. The tower also allows the possibility for the Field Station to harvest wind energy and bring internet access to this rural part of town, as well as other non-station experiments to provide revenue for the Field Station.

[right] exploded axon showing the central stair core and structure separated from itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skin.

[opposite page] a view near the entrance of the multi-use building looking towards the tower. the vertical slats emphasize the verticality while the concrete wall extending out from the foundation emphasizes the horizontality.

[right] photo of the builtmock up from the interior. [middle top] detail shot of the connection between the two SIPs [middle bottom] detail shot of the steel Z perlins connecting the rainscreen to the steel structure. [left] photo of the builtmock up from the exterior. [opposite page] exploded axon of the built wall section. height shortened. scale 1:1

1 1. Self-tapping galvanized #10 Hex head screws 2. Galvanized corrugated metal, 1/4” depth 3. Metal Purlins, 18 gauge steel, 4”X2.5” 4. 1.5” X 1.5” pine slats 5. 1.5” X 1.5” pine purlins

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6. W8 X 8 X 31 7. Ice and Water Sheild 8. 4” Structurally Insulated Panel (SIP) 9. 5/8” Gypsum board 10. 3/8” Peg Board backed with 1X2 frames

11. Thermal break 12. Concrete knee wall 13. Control break 14. Concrete slab, 4” thick

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15. Concrete footing 16. Perm-A-Barrier 17. Water-filtering river rocks

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Material Exploration

design build, spring 2012

[left] interior of the warehouse where studio 409 and 804 take place. [opposite left] steel angle. [opposite center] sheet steel. [opposite right] baltic birch plywood.

Studio 409 is a design build studio in which we participate in hands on experimentation with materials, tools and processes. With access to 80,000 square feet of warehouse space, a full wood and metal shop and various tools we can explore endless possibilities with different materials. In our studio my aprtner and I were assigned to experiment first with steel in both bar and sheet form, then adding wood, exploring their properties. The goal was to create a 16x16x16 planter box in which local kansan grasses could be planted. This not only required us to produce a funcitoning planter box, but also a beautiful object expressing the material used and the methods of connection. We focused heavily on the expression of the joint and the raw material with which we were working. Each material required certain methods of handling, cutting and connecting, forcing creative and (at times confusing) solutions.

The first planter box was to be made of any form of steel. My partner and I chose to experiment with off the shelf steel angle and plate. The steel angle was used to create a ribbed texture on two sides while plate was used on the other two sides to create visual contrast between the two sides. The angle was welded together, a skill neither of us knew, giving us a chance to learn that process. Using several clamps to hold the angle in place we welded all of the pieces together to form two sides. We then stood the sides up and welded those together, a very tricky weld for beginners due to the angle. The box was left unfinished and uncleaned to allow rust to form where the finish had been welded off.

For the second version of our planter box, we chose to use sheet steel as it behaves very differently than plate steel. Sheet steel is much more difficult to weld cleanly, something we quickly learned, which led us to the goal of not welding any piece of this box. This left us with using fasteners or folding and bending the steel. We choose to fold and bend the steel as it kept the material true and pure. This led to many headaches as the bending and folding gets very complicated very quickly. Each step had to be thought of in relation to the next 5 steps, making even the most simple shape like that on the right much more difficult than we first anticipated. The fold on the right was developed to fit ergonomically to the hand, allowing the box to be easily moved. This bend also adds tremendous strength to the box when it is fully loaded. The fold on the left is the connection between the top half and the bottom half. This fold creates opposing forces when load is applied to the box. The metal was finished in a clear coat to protect it form the elements and finger prints.

[left] diagrammatic photo showing the sitting position on the bench. [opposite] corner detail showing the mitred corner aligning each layer of the plywood; the steel bracket was added for extra strength and aligns with the guide for the bench.

The third iteration of the planter box is a combination of wood and sheet steel. We were told to explore how these two materials interact and how they can be used together. For this design we wanted to express the beautiful end grain of the Baltic birch plywood while expressing the sheet steel as much as possible. We also wanted to incorporate an element of movement, something our professor did not think we could pull off functionally and beautifully. We conceived a series of cuts on the interior of the box that would allow the metal bench to move back and forth while holding in the soil and plants. Every element in the design has multiple functions. The bent sheet metal bench both keeps the soil in the box but also acts as a seat for anyone who needs a rest. The bottom slats act as guides and stops for the metal bench as well as allowing drainage for the box. If the box were to be used inside as storage, the sliding bench could provide expandable storage while maintaining a place to sit.

[left to right] views of the box with the bench in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three positions.