lucas najle portfolio
mills50 art fence
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BMWi tower
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svad building
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digital fabrications
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aias workshops
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professional practice
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master planning
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AIA florida design competition 2012
super-tall in Chicago
ucf main campus addition
arch pavillion
inspiring future architects
built projects
shipping container study
table of contents
mills50 art fence AIA florida design competition 2012
the mills50 art fence is an entry for the AIA Florida Emerging Professionals Design Competition 2012. as required by the competition regulations, the focus was on adaptive re-use of areas in need. these included abandoned lots, vacant properties, etc. this project focuses on the mills50 district in Orlando, Florida. the mills50 district is an up and coming district that is in the process of revitalizing itself. it is an area filled with an incredibly diverse range of businesses, artists, land owners, and individuals. the mills50 board of directors has put into effect a series of improvements with aims to, among other things, provide a more pedestrian friendly enviornment. the mills50 art fence speaks directly to this need.
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the mills 50 district has a problem with parking. when properties become vacant, a common solution to control parking lot use
is to fence off the entry. although this solves the initial problem, it does little to promote the pedestrain-friendly enviornment: a core value of the mills 50 district.
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art fence 1 finish
2 gateway
3 form
simple white finish allows the
provides a formal entry to
low horizontal design responds
canvas for mills50 artists
illuminates at night
character of the mills50 district
art fence to become an urban
the parking lot. mills50 logo
to the speed and fast paced
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planters 1 plants
2 casters
3 finish
can be switched out to respond
non-invasive solution that gives
simple white finish allows the
events in the mills50 district
a variety of layouts
canvas for mills50 artists
to different seasons or special
the flexibility to easily accomodate
planters to become an urban
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section cut | typical planter
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canopy 2 versatile
1 shade provides
a
comfortable
enviornment to the seating area and nearby sidewalk
design
segments
allows of
3 light blades for
varying
length to fit any size lot
made of color changing led lights respond to passing pedestrians creating a safe night enviornment
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flexibility 1 modular design
allows
for
multiple layouts to easily accomodate any budget
2 mix & match
3 cost
any number of pieces
is kept low due to the modular nature
solution for any space
| numbers in grey are estimates
to create a truly unique
of the design and simple assembly
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mills50 art fence achievements and awards
1st place
| UCF summer design competition 2012
awarded
| $1,000 scholarship from AIA florida
published
| in the book Facodomy by James Cornetet, AIA
entry
| the mills50 art fence will serve as UCF’s entry in the student category of the AIA florida emerging professionals design competition 2012
led light blades provide a well-lit enviornment promoting safety in parking lots: a known hotspot for crime. light blades can also change color, reminiscent to those of the multi colored mills50 banners common to the area, allowing the structure to respond to pedestrians as they walk by
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BMWi Tower is a super-tall building proposed for the city of Chicago. A multi-use building functioning as the north american Headquarters for BMWi, BMW’s new electric car division, commercial offices and hotel. as a reflection of the company’s mission to be leaders in the field of sustainability, the BMWi Tower takes full advantage of many available natural resources. these include water, wind energy, solar energy, and natural sky gardens. in addition to these design elements, part of the assignment was to encorporate into our buildings previous findings in the study and exploration of origami and diagrid stuctural systems.
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svad building ucf main campus addition
a design for the new
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chool of
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esign building
on the university of central florida main campus in Orlando, FL. this building houses design studios, offices, conference rooms, and art galleries. these galleries display art work from svad students including 2D design, 3D design, sculpture, painting, and photography. without exposure, this art work has little opportunity to inspire. the design of this building reflects this need by intigrating the building with existing pedestrian paths. by doing this, the building provides opportunities for people to discover this art work on a casual walk across campus.
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planning svad
a study of pre-existing pedestrian paths was used to decide key elements of the design including, orientation, shape, location of entrances and circulation paths.
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designing svad
key pedestrian paths are connected by the circulation within the building. by crossing directly through the heart of the building, the art galleries are provided with maximum exposure.
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east entry
scale
opens to receive people traveling
smaller scale offices provide
from multiple pre-existing paths
a more inviting atmosphere to
on campus.
encourage circulation.
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gardens
offices
trellises provide shade to create
staggered office layout allows for
comfortable outdoor study areas and frame scenic views.
the building to shade itself from the harsh florida sun.
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layout
central axis
galleries on the first floor provide
views straight through the building
maximum exposure while studios located on the second floor for privacy
invite people to walk through the building instead of around it
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digital fabrications arch pavillion
lucas na jle jennifer aplin thomas peterson
as part of the senior digital fabrications class, the arch pavillion was a group exploration into the fields of parametric modeling and digital fabrications. the project was derived from an initial sketch provided by a student from outside of our group. from this concept sketch, our group was tasked to design and build a structure of our own design that would stay true to the “essence� of the sketch. the final project was then located on campus and put on temporary display for interaction from the public.
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original sketch a planar screen that diffused light coming through a window.
group concept by performing a few simple transformations,
the
screen
concept was adapted into an arch
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typical module
module construction individual pieces combine into three unique chains. these chains are then joined together by the use of angled supports to create one module. modules are then linked to create the arches
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assembly all pieces were laser cut and fit together without the need for any type of glue or fasteners.
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lights led lights embeded in the base are activated by a motion sensor. allowing the structure to respond to human interaction.
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aias workshops inspiring future architects
it has always been one of my goals to provide younger generations with opportunities to to learn about architecture. the introduction to architecture workshops series gives a group of motivated 5th and 6th grade students a peek into the world of architecture and design. with the help of students at the university of central florida, we have been able to make these events a huge success. by helping with these events, we not only pass on a great amount of knowledge, but we also learn just as much while doing it. both of which are important characteristics of any professional architect. we have created something truly remarkable and have high hopes of seeing this series continue long after my presidency of the american institute of architecture students has come to a close.
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the intro to architecture workshops are a partnership of ucf aias with art teacher Sandy Bonus, owner of Swoope Studios. ucf architecture students volunteer to teach 5th and 6th graders about architecture. at these workshops, the 5th and 6th graders learn about architectural design principals including: how to communicate using models, drawing techniques, and the relationship between man and the built enviornment.
selected ucf aias event flyers
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we draw students learn how to communicate through drawing techniques including sketching,
diagraming,
plans,
elevations, and perspectives
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we build all design decisions are left up to the 5th and 6th graders. ucf students assist them with glueing and cutting.
learning 5th and 6th graders go through interactiive
written,
verbal,
and
drawing activities to learn about key design concepts.
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we compose after
designing
their
individual
buildings, the 5th and 6th graders collaborate to compose all of their works together to create their own “city.�
open house at the end of the workshop, parents are invited to a gallery showing of the work. during this time, the 5th and 6th graders give a presentation on their design.
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professional practice built projects
the higbie kitchen is a kitchen renovation completed in march of 2011. taking advantage of an addition to the house, which included a new formal dining room, the new kitchen was able to expand into the old dining room. responsible for designing the new kitchen, demolishing the old kitchen, coordinating delivery of all new components, building and installation of all new cabinets, assisting electricians, carpenters, and with counter top installation.
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higbie kitchen a kitchen renovation done for a single family residence in Winter Park, FL
planning design demolition build installation
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renovation an addition to the house, which nearly doubled the square footage, included a new formal dining room. this allowed the new kitchen to expand into the old dining room. the result is a new kitchen almost three times the size of the original
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design new layout allows hosts to engage several guests while preparing food, a necessary feature as they often host large groups of friends and family
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built-ins re-thinking of the space around the refridgerator, including the relocation of the microwave and oven, provides effecient use of this small space.
bar new stone cladding and counter top bring the bar to life. as an inviting centerpiece, this bar has become a favorite hangout for many of thier guests.
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master planning shipping container study
a semester long study which ended with the master planning of an entire campus. a key feature of this project was the designing of a monument which would then serve as the centerpiece for another students master plan. an emphasis was placed on the exploration of a shipping containers without the aid of air conditioning to serve as the building block of our buildings.
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monument dedicated to my parents, this monument reflects their subtle guidance and unrelenting support they have given me over the years
curves reflecting the occupants as they walk across lets them imagine themselves as the ones providing the guidance for others: a long-term goal of mine
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experience the curves guide occupants through the undulating terrain while the stone path provides constant support across all obstacles
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shipping container study this project focuses on programming the interior of an 8’x8’x10’ shipping container. the regulations allowed for a projection of 6’ on two of the sides of the container. this alteration to the shipping container became the driving force of the design.
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master plan after switching monuments with a different student, a spa resort was requested as the program for this campus. the concept of the four rivers of eden were adapted from the new student’s monument.
water because of the new monument’s buddhist ties with the cleansing powers of water, being near water at all times was the number one requirement for the resort.
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central meeting space the intersection of the four rivers is an event to be celebrated. occupants are greeted with a monumental staircase wrapping around the central water feature
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open air restaurant ground floor houses the kitchen while second floor is an open air restaurant. glass tables and railings allow for unobstructed views of the water feature.
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sleeping unit an escape from the stresses of everyday life, the sleeping unit is located on the edge of a lake. on one side completely open to water, and on the land side completely hidden.
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crossing the bridge breaking away from the “real world� allows the occupants to let go of any worries they hold on a regular basis. an important step to enjoy a truly relaxing experience
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view from land
focus sleeping unit is completely hidden by foliage from the land side, but is completely open to the healing effects of the water on the lake side
view from lake
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layout spoke layout gives maximum use of lake front property while still maintaining the privacy level of each individual unit.
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Lucas Najle lucasnajle@gmail.com | 321-230-2118 4820 Amsbury Ct Orlando FL, 32817
Education -Bachelors of Design in Architecture | University of Central Florida | May, 2013 -President | American Institute of Architecture Students | May, 2012 - May, 2013 -4.0 Architecture GPA -Minor in Cultural Anthropology | May, 2013
Professional Experience -Benavides Architecture | Draftsman | June 2012 - Present -Higbie Kitchen Renovation | March, 2011
architectural studies University of Central Florida 2010-2013