Logan Dolezal Graduate Portfolio 2023

SKILLS

Fabrication

Model Making

3D Printing

Laser Cutting

Plastics

Welding

Representation

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

InDesign

After Effects Illustrator

Procreate

RESUME

Logan J. Dolezal

Masters of Architecture Candidate May of 2023

Contact: dolezal.logan@gmail.com

402.661.0670

Instagram: @littlehallowart

Career Objective

I would like to work in a collaborative studio that is passionate about sustainable design practices, as well as hone my design skills through a diverse array of projects. I also desire opportunities to travel, study, and grow as a future architect.

Languages:

English - Native French - Basic

Education:

Graduated from Harry A. Burke High School in Omaha NE

Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Design: Architecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Study Abroad - London, England

Masters of Architecture Candidate May of 2023

Honors, Awards, and Competitions: Scholastic silver key for my artwork, “Poke”, watercolor, ink MOBA design competition for “Caddisfly”: Second Place

SGH Concepts / Dri-Design Competition: First Place

SARA Student National Design Award: Honor

Organizations + Volunteer Work:

Member of the Architecture Learning Community during first year at UNL Volunteered in Red Cloud, NE for three days through the Architecture Learning Community

Member of the architecture fraternity APX for three semesters

Current Member of the Sustain Club at UNL

Current Member of the Student Organic Farm at UNL

Professional Experience: Intern Architect - TACKarchitects

Previous Work Experience:

Lead actress in the short film, KA-MA-MA 2014

Brand Ambassador at The Neighborhood Offshore in Omaha, NE Phone Interviewer for the Bureau of Sociological Research (BOSR) at UNL from October 26th, 2018 to July 2020

CONT

MAKER+MARKET

Ryan Hier, Ashley Byars Fourth Year - Spring 2021 first place - SGH Concepts / Dri-Design Competition Collaborators: Morgan Davis

Concept Statement

This market hall aims to curate a creative and dynamic environment through the use of framework, materiality, and views throughout the building. The building utilizes a grid of concrete, wood, and metal materials to define program and circulation throughout the building, providing a sense of organization within the dyanicism. Within the established grid, users of the building can alter their studio and market spaces using the infrastructure put in place. This is intended to act as the space for creative activities to occur within, which will build a certain culture and atmosphere within the building.

The structural grid is composed of cast-in-place concrete columns and beams, with timber substructure. Permanence and impermanence plays a large role in the organization and understanding of the building, established with a material directory - concrete is permanent, and wood is impermanent. Wooden areas (floors and substructure) are able to be replaced and altered by the users of the building, facilitating the sense of authorship. Throughout the building, pink carbon steel grates direct users along main circulation paths and calls attention to the skeletal nature of the building.

Inside the market hall, all is on display. From the treatment of the facade, to the selection of interior materials, the building is intended to be viewed as a holistic performance. The intentional use of materiality and curation of views inside and outside of the building furthers this idea, creating unique perspectives of the activity within. Users of the building, from artists and makers to patrons seeking their goods see all aspects of the making and selling process.

HVAC

LEVEL THREE

CATWALK / CIRCULATION

LEVEL TWO

EGRESS CORE

CONCRETE GRID

MARKET STUDIOS

CUSTOMIZABLE

TENNANTS CAN CUSTOMIZE THEIR STUDIO-MARKET SPACES WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE BUILDING (REFER TO A.106 FOR EXAMPLES)

Concept Diagram

USERS SEE BOTH THE MAKING AND SELLING OF GOODS WITHIN THE MARKET HALL

MAKING+ SELLING CIRCULATE

CIRCULATION PATHS GUIDE THE USER AND CURATE THEIR EXPERIENCE INSIDE THE MARKET

2 A-601

3 A-601

T.O. ROOF 46’-6”

LEVEL THREE 30’-0”

LEVEL TWO 15’-0”

LEVEL ONE O’-0”

3 A-600

1 A-601

T.O. ROOF 46’-6”

LEVEL THREE 30’-0”

LEVEL TWO 15’-0”

LEVEL ONE O’-0”

Interior Render / Artist Studio

Interior Render / Circulation

SLIDING GLASS WINDOW

GLASS CURTAIN WALL WOOD SLATS PANEL

PERFORATED METAL PANEL

POLYGAL PANEL

ROCK CLIMBING CAFE

Emily Anderson Third Year - Fall 2019

Concept Statement

In this project I analyzed different hobbies and activities in great detail in order to design a space in which these activities could be preformed together. The three hobbies that I chose to explore were origami, rock climbing, and skate boarding. The site we investigated is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, right in the main strip of the State Captial walkway. Building off of the research I decided to place the structure closer to the university on the edge of the capital strip, to pull in the students that are already in the area to activate the unused space. The activity center has a mix of programatic uses, in hopes of enticing diverse user groups to the site. The exterior focuses on the climbing and skateboarding, while the interior pulls people in for a place to gather, work, and do smaller scale activities such as origami or school/work. Origami was a big inspiration to inform the exterior rock wall condition. Thid allows for unique views for the occupants within the structure. The building was split into two distinct halves in order to preserve the view to the capital building, and in doing so created a viewpoint the state capital building.

Rock Climbing Wall

Skate Park

A.

B.

C.

F.

D.

First Floor

Second Floor

Project Site

A. coffee shop

B. cafe zone

C. gallery

D. reading room

E. stadium bleachers

F. viewing deck

E. N

Model Photos

2019 // rock climbing cafe / exterior render

RETREAT

Jeremy Reding Fifth Year - Spring 2022

SARA Student National Design Award: Honor Collaborators: Trey Erwin and Caroline Goertz

Concept Statement

Less than one hour by train from bustling NYC, sits Ryan Financial’s new satellite offices @ Tarrytown. Situated in this quaint historic town, this location boasts waterfront property with idyllic views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. Located next to the community center, and the train station, the site also connects to and extends the brand new Hudson River Walk. A few blocks north is Broadway, Tarrytown’s bustling main street.

We created pathways to extend the new Hudson River Walk through the center of the office building. As the form twists downward, open hanger doors and a boardwalk invite locals to stream through and take advantage of the terrace cafe, bouldering gym, and boat rentals that make this office such a unique opportunity for employees as well. The formal movement of the building and program mirrors an employee’s workday beginning and ending with leisure activity located at either end of the spiral. As the form winds upward, it naturally creates a private employee patio and beautiful office views without stealing away any waterfront space from the community.

The office is positively interrupted by views of the river, collaborative work zones, and community amenities. Building and site work together as a continuation of the surrounding waterfront and community center. With property in the middle of Tarrytown’s best amenities, the campus offers amenities that improve the daily lives of employees and Tarrytown residents alike.

Introductory Video: https://youtu.be/p0IirhMUqvk

COUNCIL.BLUFFS.BRANCH.LIBRARY

Emily Anderson Third Year - Spring 2020 Collaborators: Golsa Motevalli and Haleigh Carr

Concept Statement

For this project we used the artist Frank Stella to influence our design, which evolved into our overall concept of “play”. We wanted the library to be a place for interactive learning for all ages. To bring walkers and bikers off of the main pathway at the Indian Creek Trail, we decided to extend the trail inwards towards the library. In doing so, we created the form of our building by wrapping the ramp around the entirety of the building to allow for viewers to walk directly from the path into our space. We wanted aspects of play to be scattered throughout our design, you can find it in every floor and location on the site. The design acts as a tree-house almost, on stilts purposefully elevated so that in case of flooding the structure would withstand the event. It was crucial to the project that we plant native plant species that would aid in flood control as well in the marsh zones, closer to the creek. The building takes a very sculptural form to act as a beacon for the community.

Frank Stella - Sculpture Precedent

Site Design

Exploded Isometric

Exterior Render - Main Entrance

Interior Render - The Bridge

Exterior Render - Trail Entrance

Exterior Render - Pavilion

STUDY.ABROAD

Brian Kelly - Fifth Year - Fall 2021 study abroad london, uk

Concept Statement

During my study abroad we were tasked with intimately exploring the city of London before we worked on our design project. This allowed for us to have more context for the urban condition as well as to understand the culture of each Borough. Most of the journey was made by foot, with few interchanges using the tube.

The graphic to the left was created by mapping my journey by keeping track of not just the path of travel, but through my experiences along the way. To make this experience personal for myself, I mapped my tiredness, levels of intrigue, and my hunger.

Another method of immersing ourselves was in our travel journal. We were all tasked with sketching frequently anything that interested us. The goals were to improve our representation skills, but also to allow us to better retain our journey in a tangible way.

BISCUIT.FACTORY

Brian Kelly - Fifth Year - Fall 2021 study abroad london, uk

Collaborators: Kinley McGowan Brittney Bosak

Concept Statement

For our development, our goal was to create a dynamic living “hub” that we show in this tower. Our intention is to focus on the weaving of the existing site together with the new programs. Our thresholds will blend what is interior and exterior. We want to draw the users into the site by extending the exterior circulation paths and utilizing the “shard walk” that is visualized to the left. We will be including a diverse variety of programs for all ages to use. We wish to maintain the existing character of the site by enhancing the experiences the neighborhood enjoys: outdoor amenities, art spaces, and performance zones. Within the tower itself we interweave the circulation paths with social program to encourage tenants and visitors to deviate from their original schedule and indulge in play. We will be using industrial materials like steel, concrete, and glass to add to the experience, while contrasting with natural materials such as landscaping, water, and natural-colored paints. Focusing on the shifting of planes, we will be questioning what is the ground plane by intentionally peeling away for access and better views. Unique views will be created by pushing the circulation to the exterior of the building. To screen the public transportation in the rear as well as to integrate more biodiversity to the site, we integrated a green wall into the hub.

Green Wall Render

Site Context Render

green tower screen

living units

gym

green terrace

private offices

commercial space

Exploded Isometric

library

vertical play zone

circulation spine

Massing Sequence

boardwalk

ampitheater

fragment model

MODULAR.COMMUNITY

Ellen Donnelly - Fourth Year - Fall 2020 Collaborators: Golsa Motevalli and Caitlin Smith

Concept Statement

Our goal is to create a self-sustaining Modular Community that allows residents the flexibility to decide where and how they live. This environment encourages active engagement in community activities and economic endeavors. The community center is the home base, similar to the “main floor” of a traditional house, and the outer modules are the private bedrooms. Shared resources and spaces foster equitable relationships and inspire people to live in more meaningful ways. These sleeping and work modules can be placed to form their own family-neighborhood pods. We want to promote job creation on-site in order to direct and manage the various amenities available to residents. Maintenance is one of the most important jobs here - whether it is cleaning bathrooms, repairing leaks, landscaping, or deconstructing then rebuilding modules - members of the community are hired for these purposes, and thus are able to hold themselves to a higher level of responsibility and pride for their community. We believe it is important for everyone to have access to fresh produce year-round, and by promoting this, we also create opportunities for education, employment, and therapeutic hobbies through growing, harvesting and preparing plant-based food. There is a medical clinic for checkups, which encourages health and wellness, but also community-wide awareness for preventative measures and minimizing expensive hospital care. People living on site receive free or discounted services, while those visiting help support their local small-scale business endeavors. Climate change is another force that encourages future-proofing. In this case, we have built strong modules that can withstand extreme wind, and have re-planted portions of the site to respond to rising waters. The site itself is sitting on the edge of Jamaica Bay, an ecologically diverse marshland, and we plan to plant natives that will encourage neighboring communities to visit and possibly spot wildlife in a more naturalistic setting. Some keywords we carried with us through the design process were, privacy, accessibility, co-op community, amenities, future-proofing, and reclamation.

Introductory Video: https://youtu.be/_zjVhd-Da9Q

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has buildings that have suffered the most from the damage of Hurricane Sandy. Most living conditions are unsatisfactory, with mold, broken water heaters, leaky pipes, unril pests... to name a few. In our proposed community, we are interested in the notions of sustainability and alternative living to address climate change. We visualized the water bodies, and found that the coastal property we were interested in is in the high risk area for flooding, and will likely be permanently inundated in the next 100 years.

Welcome to Jamaica Bay, an area free from floodingand a former landfill. With future proofing and reclemation in mind, we designed strong modules that can withstand extreme wind. For land rehabilitation, we re-planted portions of the site to respond to rising waters. This ecologically diverse marshland is well suited for rising waters as well as creating interest in neighboring communities to visit the park and view wildlife.

drawn by Caitlin S.

Site Diagrams

Community Center “Main House”

drawn by Golsa M.

Customizable Neighborhood Units “Bedrooms”

Community Center “Main House”

Assembly Methods

Material Assembly Diagrams

2020 // modular community / exterior render

The form I pursued in this assignment was stacked boxes. What interested me about this form was that it stems from one ‘simple’ rectangular shape that can be arranged in different positions to create a whole new mass. The process of stacking allows for a unique spacial condition to emerge. I conducted a series of study model studies to create different forms to analyze. We were then assigned an artist, I was paired with Dominique Gonzalez Foerster. Her artwork is very performative and experiential, so the floor plan was very open and rearrangeable to allow for flexibility with the displays. Using the shapes that were created from stacking boxes, I now had to arrange the program of fitting an art museum and studio into the form. We did this through model making (both physical and digital) and photoshopping different enviornments the overarching goal to gain a better understanding of form and architecture visualization.

Dominique Gonzalez Foerster Museum & Studio Cruz and Natalie Second Year - Spring 2019

Tomato Harvest Loss in Nigeria

Aziza Cyamani - Spring 2022

The Department of Interior Design (Aziza Cyamani) teamed up with the Department of Food Science and Technology (Dr. Charles Chioma Nwaizu) to work towards finding a solution for the post-harvest tomato loss in Nigeria. Students of both disciplines were grouped together to maximize our knowledge and ingenuity.

Most of the post-harvest loss occurs when the tomatoes are transported from farm to market. Tomatoes are sensitive fruits when it comes to being damaged. Since the preferred method is currently strapping baskets to bikes and trucks, how might we design a solution to post-harvest loss due to incompetent securing methods to motor vehicles?

Our design can be easily carried to and from markets to farms with it’s adjustable strap and flat-pack design. Stackable for vehicle transport to prevent smushing, with a smooth interior with round edges for personal comfort and to protect the fruit. With sustainability in mind, this product is reusable and won’t have to be remade each time. We utilize recycled plastics to also combat waste issues with manufacturing.

Mindless Consumption

Aziza Cyamani - Spring 2022

Mindless consumption, as defined by Jacqueline Goodwin, “is the purchasing of goods in excess, without consideration for the life cycle of that purchase”. Online shopping has made it nearly impossible to remove ourselves from the constant onslaught of products that we are being convinced to buy. The beauty industry specifically uses influencers and brands push on consumers. Most disposable items are not truly disposable, it just becomes displaced. We need to make a conscious effort to consume more intentionally. The mannequin has 7 tooth brushes, 6 tubes of toothpaste, 5 tubes of lotion and foundation makeup, 4 mascaras, 6 containers of lip gloss, 4 tubes of lipstick, 1 eyeshadow palette, 1 beauty blender, around 10 cotton pads, 1 birth control package, 5 fake eyelashes, 1 female razor, 16 disposable dental floss picks, and as many que tips as I could find. The figure is without a head to highlight the thoughtlessness of unchecked consumerism. The screen plays a collection of consumers recording their routines to focus on the waste in our everyday. No one is being held responsible for the waste on our planet, and there are three culprits: the designer, the producer, and the consumer.

The Reactivation of Desolate Architecture

Rumiko Handa - Masters Thesis - Fall 2022

A huge inspiration for my thesis is the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi. Wabi-Sabi, as defined by Valentina Marin, “refers to an aesthetic philosophy and vision applied to objects, which alludes to beauty in imperfections and the value of the passage of time, and openly accepts the deterioration and transience of existence, both human and material.” This notion eventually led to my discovery of my thesis statement, which is, “The reactivation of desolate architecture through embracing the imperfect.” A perfect example of the concept of reactivating something desolate can be found in this (kin-sugi) kintsugi bowl. As you can see, the bowl has been broken and rather than being discarded the owner repaired it using a mixture of gold, allowing the imperfection to be celebrated.

INTERNSHIP

TACKarchitects : Summer 2020 - 2022 Omaha, NE

During my internship I was able to work on a multitude of projects. I worked on schematic design, canopy design, enviornmental graphics, designing feature spaces, interior layouts, model making, and representation for award submitals. TACK was studio-centered and this work culture was extremely helpful in learning as well as cultivating relationships. Not only did I get to experince studio culture, but I was able to do many site visits as well. These outings ranged from field measuring, walkthroughs, and photoshoots. One of the biggest takeaways from my internship is that you need to actively participate in order to further yourself as a designer and a coworker.

Website: https://tackarch.com/

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Environmental Graphic Studies - DTN 2020

Donor Wall - Catholic Charities 2021

Canopy & Lighting Studies - Hardy Coffee 2020

Entryway Feature

Wood Feature

Interior Design Features

Yoshitomo - Summer 2022

I was given a lot to work on for this project, and I loved it. It started with just designing a wood feature wall for the new dining area. It very quickly evolved into stretching the wood feature throughout the dining space. The fish illustration on the left is a wall graphic I drew as a potential wallpaper for the entryway. I was also able to design a possible exterior door entrance to call attention to the new main entrance.

The image above illustrates a ceiling/lighting condition I designed to emulate a cherry blossom tree canopy. The client had expressed interest in doing a graphic on the ceiling, and wanted the room to feel like it was outside. In addition to his request, I proposed this perforated condition to fully shape the atmosphere of the waiting room to resemble the outdoors.

Cherry Blossom Canopy Ceiling

AIA Awards Representation Hardy Coffee - Fall 2022

Each year TACK submits their projects for award consideration. Part of my role at the internship was to create drawings and diagrams to graphically represent their designs. This coffee kiosk exists along a major road, in order to call attention to the shop, the structure of the building itself became a huge part of the sign design and wayfinding for this location. I was lucky to work on the initial schematic design of this project, and was on site for the project photography, so I had a better understanding for the type of representation it would need for the award submittal. I wanted the diagrams to really describe the insertion of the shipping container to the site as well as the unique functional design.

AIA Awards Representation

Bridges Trust - Fall 2021

Bridges Trust is another project that I was able to work on the awards representation for. In order to focus on the many different details within this space, I created a multitude of diagrams. The zone particularly focused on in these images is the scrim detail that envelopes this conference room that almost seems to float above the workspace below. To carve into the space, I decided to do an exploded isometric to represent the structural system of the bridge and scrim arrangement. The project is filled with details, so I also included a section perspective to highlight the overall arrangement and flow of the space.

IIDA Great Plains Chapter Design Excellence Award 2022

AIA Nebraska Merit Award Winner 2021

LOST DOGS GALLERY - OPEN OMAHA TACKarchitects - Summer 2022

TACKarchitects was invited to participate in the Omaha by Design “Open Omaha” event. For the event, they decided to do a gallery show titled “Lost Dogs” highlighting some of their unbuilt projects. The event invited members of the community to come into many different businesses to learn more about the designers that work within the fabric of their neighborhoods. The gallery was a great way to engage with people curious in architecture. What I loved, was the kids that attended were extremely engaged with how they can get involved in architecture and design as they grow up.

The model showcases the Benson strip, where TACKarchitects is located. The projects that they’ve worked on in Benson are called out in pink along with etched acrylic name plates. The eight boards adorning the walls consist of the unbuilt projects. I worked on the representation and layout of the four boards shown below.