Lily Czulewicz Interior Architecture Portfolio 2020 by Lilyczu

LILY CZULEWICZ

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

lilyczulewicz@gmail.com

11919 BLACK RD, KNOXVILLE, TN

814.969.1861

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PATTERN VARIANCES

-A Micro School

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BLURRING SPACE

-Artist Loft + Gallery

- Pages 20-27

STUDIES ON LAS VEGAS

-A Book of Research

- Pages 28-31

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIO

-Visitor Resource Center

- Pages 32-49

FURNITURE DESIGN

-A Chair with a Woven Seat

- Pages 50-53

-Observation Nests

- Pages 54-67

MAKING A PLACE ON THE HIGH LINE LIGHTING PROJECT

-Creating a Pendant Light

- Pages 68-71

STUDY ABROAD

-Amsterdam, Germany + Denmark

- Pages 72-89

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LILY CZULEWICZ

CONTENTS

PATTERN VARIANCES

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This project began by diagramming the concept of layering and how layering materiality can impact temperature and sound conditions within an environment. From the diagrams, a pattern was created and eventually developed into an interactive wall feature that produces sound.

1: Warm - Layered materiality; closed environment; quiet

2: Neutral - mix of open and closed space

3: Cool - open environment; loud

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1 LAYER 2 LAYERS 3+ LAYERS

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Overlay of a texture over an environment The overlay creates hierarchy and density throughout the environment

12 13 Detail section of Interactive Music Wall Floor plan ENTER DROP OFF ZONE SOUND PROOF PODS RESTROOMS UTILITY ADMIN. OFFICE INSTRUMENT STORAGE OPEN AREA CLASSROOM SMALL GROUP CLASSROOM

Interaction with the wall will cause a variety of sounds to occur within the main open classroom space. This is a form of sound therapy, a practice that helps children with autism adapt better to their environments.

CEILING

The space provides several different environments in order to better serve and adapt to the specific needs of each child. The inclusion of a smaller, closed classroom and individual quiet pods allow any child who is feeling overwhelmed to retreat from the louder, open areas. The turning planks in front of the windows within the space can be rotated to either block or bring light in; they similarly function to minimize distraction.

The ceiling detail is a variation of the music wall. Above the open classroom and music wall the ceiling feature is comprised of a high density acoustic foam in order to control the level of sound occurring within the space. Over the entrance the ceiling detail changes and becomes wooden fins that hang down over the space. .

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WOOD VENEER MILLED PLANK FASTENER SCREWS 2” DIAMETER WHITE POWDER-COATED METAL ROD MOUNTED SOCKET PIECE

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A model of the topography created for the music wall and ceiling. Made with layered plexi and foam. The final model was created by 3d printing a scaled version of the interactive wall and ceiling. Plexi was laser cut to represent the tiled floor.

ARTIST LOFT AND GALLERY

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For this second year studio, the prompt given was to design a space for an artist. I began by nesting a two level gallery space within the artist’s more private spaces. On the first floor the side and back areas are dedicated to studio space to work and the upper level is the artist’s living quarters.

The spatial planning for the building was done to allow for an array of exposure of the artist’s public work and their private life. The studio space has the ability to be opened up to the lower level gallery, allowing the artist to display their progress in the studio as an extension of their gallery.

22 23 A UP UP B DOWN BEDROOM LIVING ROOM KITCHEN RESTROOM CLOSET GALLERY-LEVEL

1 Floor 2 Floor gallery lower studio living quarters upper gallery B A

Second level Artist loft - view of living room and kitchen

First level Artist studio

STUDIES ON LAS VEGAS

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“Studies on Las Vegas” was a multidisciplinary studio collaboration focused on analyzing the different issues effecting the metropolitan area of Las Vegas. Research on Climate, Water Crisis, Housing, Renewable Energy, Food Industries and Hotels and Entertainment was conducted in teams in the studio.

Our project goal was to integrate the research into a final product that graphically demonstrates the findings with minimal words. I was given the opportunity to design the book cover, table of contents, and each chapter introduction page; shown above.

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68 82 86 90 96 2 WATER CRISIS To help better understand the context of Las Vegas and its surrounding ecological and urban infrastructure, we researched the city’s water related issues. Through our exploration, we note the city’s existing water conditions, including external factors such as the Colorado River. The chapter reveals our efforts in mapping various waterways and diagramming water systems that are currently place. As we continued our research, it became clear that Las Vegas experiencing dilemma watersources. This research led the discovery Las Vegas’ underlying water crisis. With this discovery mind, the following chapter evaluates, considers, and challenges the various causes the city’s water crisis while also looking ways to resolve the issue and protect one of man’s most EXISTING CONDITIONS................................................................ SYSTEMS .................................................................................... AQUIFERS .................................................................................. FLOODING ................................................................................... SOLUTIONS ................................................................................. 67 66 30 33 42 48 51 53 55 5 FOOD INDUSTRY Pit atem fugiae. Et lat.Agnat. Debis nonsequas re, cullaudionse cullest emporeheni ut aliquundit odi nossum ea volo blandit enda ariscius sollam quam essunt volor rem harchil endi ditiunt ped utemolo rporatempos eturis endae nulparis exerum ex excerro dicid quam sit, est estist eaquisquia exped quia ma doluptam ilicima des sequae inverib usciend ebitatem fugitis sam Pit atem fugiae. lat.Agnat. Debis nonsequas as re, cuutemolo rporatempos eturis endae nulparis exerum ex excerro dicid quam sit, est estist eaquisquia exped quia id ma doluptam ilicima des sequae inverib usciend ebitatem fugitis sam HISTORY .............................................................................................. POPULATION GROWTH ................................................................ ........ REASON FOR POP. GROWTH ................................................................. HOUSING TYPES .................................................................................. RESIDENTIAL WATER USAGE ............................................................... RECREATIONAL WATER USAGE ............................................................ WATER USAGE SIZE COMPARISONS .................................................... 116 130 134 136 138 3 HOUSING Chapter 03 introduces housing within Las Vegas and the overall expanse people living within the desert. Las Vegas has grown exponentially. Urban sprawl development homes continue across the valley, addition the large boom of resort businesses and condominiums being built every year. This chapter focuses on the history of housing types, national geographic surrounding the city of Las Vegas, statistics, and materials. Understanding why people have moved to Las Vegas is important to the design development. HISTORY ...................................................................................... GENERAL STATISTICS .................................................................. HOUSING TYPOLOGIES ................................................................ HOUSING LOCATIONS .................................................................. DEMOGRAPHICS ......................................................................... HOUSING MATERIALS ................................................................. 109 108 30 42 48 51 53 55 6 HOTELS + ENTERTAINMENT Pit atem fugiae. lat.Agnat. Debis nonsequas as re, cullaudionse cullest emporeheni ut aliquundit odi nossum ea volo blandit enda ariscius sollam quam essunt volor rem harchil endi ditiunt ped utemolo rporatempos eturis endae nulparis exerum excerro dicid quam sit, est estist eaquisquia exped quia id ma doluptam ilicima des sequae inverib usciend ebitatem fugitis sam Pit atem fugiae. Et lat.Agnat. Debis nonsequas re, cuutemolo rporatempos eturis endae nulparis exerum ex excerro dicid quam sit, est estist eaquisquia exped quia ma doluptam ilicima des sequae inverib usciend ebitatem fugitis sam HISTORY .............................................................................................. REASON FOR POP. GROWTH ................................................................. HOUSING TYPES .................................................................................. RESIDENTIAL WATER USAGE ............................................................... RECREATIONAL WATER USAGE ............................................................ WATER USAGE SIZE COMPARISONS .................................................... 142 150 158 4 RENEWABLE ENERGY Renewable energy, often referred to as clean energy, comes from natural sources processes that are constantly replenished. For example, sunlight or wind keep shining and blowing, even their availability depends on time and weather. Renewable power booming, as innovation brings down costs and starts to deliver the promise clean energy future. American solar and wind generation are breaking records and being integrated into the national electricity grid without compromising reliability. Nevada one the most progressive states when it comes to the use of renewable energy and aims fulfill at least half its total energy needs through the use of clean resources by the year 2030. RENEWABLE ENERGY ELECTRICITY ................................................. HISTORY ............................................................................................. SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS ..................................................................... 139 138 1 CLIMATE Chapter 01 this book introduces the climate the Las Vegas area. Starting with formation of the region the United States, Chapter 01 dives into the minerals, deserts, adaptation, and climate analysis of the overall region. Climate an extremely important aspect designing in this region order meet the needs everything there. FORMATION.................................................................................... MINERALS ..................................................................................... DESERTS ....................................................................................... ADAPTATION .................................................................................. CLIMATE ANALYSIS ........................................................................ 14 28 40 60

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MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIO

After conducting research individually, groups were formed based on similar research topics and compatible ideas. My research on water crisis and collection systems was matched with my partners’ research on Death Valley. We decided to design a Visitor Resource Center in the middle of the desert that would utilize water collection systems found in nature to provide water for the visitors at the site.

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Site Plan - The creation of the linear sand dunes is due to wind coming in on both east and west sides. To allow for an open building with a passive air system we positioned the largest openings of the building on east and west sides for optimal air flow through the space

Lily Czulewicz, Lisa Rowland, Katherine Turnbull

Longitudinal section - mimicking the form of surrounding sand dunes allows the building to blend with the landscape as well as aid in water collection through the dips within the form.

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Credit: Credit: Lily Czulewicz

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Credit: Lily Czulewicz, Katherine Turnbull, Lisa Rowland

Diagrams of the different pod conditions throughout the Visitor Center. We wanted the water collection points to serve as viewable exhibits displaying water as the attraction. The pods also provide different spaces throughout the center for people to gather and rest.

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Diagrams: Lisa Rowland Renders: Lily Czulewicz

water collection to base

6 mm

35’-0”

ROOF

water collection technique

porous mesh

water travel

14’-6”

GROUND LEVEL

water collection film

concrete

rigid insulation

glass barrier

finished concrete stud

water resistant film

14’-6”

UNDERGROUND LEVEL

ground

Spikes that create a micro-skin would function similarly to spikes on a cactus and collect condensation that would then be filtered and stored for drinking water

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dew collection point

Credit: Lily Czulewicz, Lisa Rowland

View of the main entrance of the Visitor Center Credit: Lily Czulewicz

A view looking at the exposed water filtration system underground. Credit: Lily Czulewicz

Looking out to the Mesquite Sand Dunes from the Amphitheater pod. Credit: Lily Czulewicz

FURNITURE DESIGN

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The design process for this chair began with a desire to explore both weaving and woodworking techniques. The frame of the chair serves as a canvas for the woven seat; which could be undone and remade over and over again if desired. Discreet joinery was important for the chair frame to create a complimentary, but not distracting base for the woven seat. Half inch cotton piping was used to make this version of the weave..

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OBSERVATION NESTS

SOCIAL NETWORKS

ROADWAYS, SIDEWALKS

THE HIGH LINE PROJECT LOCATION

MCKITTRICK HOTEL

CHELSEA HOTEL

WARHOL’S ‘ FACTORY’

THE STANDARD HOTEL

OLD LOCATION OF FLORENT

This project began by conducting a site analysis of the surrounding area along the High Line in New York City. Early on I found an interest in the history of the area, from the Meat Packing District to the Chelsea Hotel. This sparked the concept of observation and human curiosity of the mysterious and unknown.

In order to create a place of observation along the Highline I looked to nests created by birds and wasps. I studied the construction of each type of nest and studied their purposes to adapt into a new kind of nest along the High Line; one for observation.

Precedent Nests used

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The three nests are situated on a section of the Highline between the Standard Hotel and right before the sun deck. Each of the three nests have a base curated view: 1 is situated to have the best view of the windowed facade of the Standard Hotel, 2 sits in the center of the Highline offering a 360 view and Nest 3 hangs over the side with a view of the street below; connecting the top of the High line with the bottom. An idea of how the nests would integrate with the High Line is represented above.

A taxonomy of nest formations paired with iconic attractions around the Highline was created to present the possibility of these nests traveling throughout the entirety of the High Line and the many identities they could take on. “Standard”, “Underground”, and “Highline” are the three identities I explored.

The nests would be created with a base skeleton structure with the idea that a textile would be used to create the outer shell. This would allow the nests to be utilized as canvases for art installations, or perhaps create the ability to take on the identity of those who visit the nest and overtime collects their memories through objects left behind.

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A section perspective displaying how the “Underground” nest wraps over the railing and creates a view of the street below. Exploded Axon of the Nests on the Highline

Depending on the textile used, and the manipulation of the weave, the nests can transform from a private space that someone can observe from within, to a stage that calls outsider’s attention to the occupant within.

This blurring of seeing and being seen is the essence of the curiosities that have occurred along the Highline throughout it’s presence within New York City. The nests have the ability overtime to become yet another curiosity along the Highline, created by the people who visit them.

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Throughout the design process i studied weaving through several mediums. From top to bottom: task board, twigs + string, wire + leather string

To form find and try and replicate a nest physically, I worked with wire and string. These form studies allowed me to see the ability to create new apertures for the nest through the manipulation of the weave.

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68 69 7 LIGHTING PROJECT

To create the shape of the pendant I researched origami and different ways paper can be folded. Taking the idea of manipulating paper, I used a cotton paper with perforations and manipulated it around a ring toward the top of the fixture.

I selected a soft cotton paper with a variation of perforations to create a soft light with several different intensities. The diversity of light is reflected in the varying lengths of the manipulated paper.

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72 73 8 STUDY ABROAD

This trip in May, 2019 to the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark studied the intersection between the built environment and the diverse landscapes we build on and around. I was interested particularly in the reuse and preservation of historic sites to better suit activities and needs of people today. Throughout the trip I documented this intersection through photography.