Nareg Sarkis Kurtjian M.Arch Portfolio

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N A R E G S A R K I S KURTJIAN

Univerity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


Summary Summary A highly motivated and detail-oriented individual seeking an entry-level position in an innovative architectural office that will make the most of my skill set while offering opportunities that challenge me to grow. As I continue my path toward licensure, my ultimate hope is that through architecture I can enhance the experience and performance of the built environment.

N A R E G S A R K I S KURTJIAN

Contact

2010 E. Cayuga Ln., Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 75 E. Armory Ave., Unit 404, Champaign, Illinois 61820 847.271.6043 kurtjia2@illinois.edu

(permanent) (temporary)

Education Univerity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Architecture | Spring 2015 The Urban Studio 2014 Selection Southern Illinois University Carbondale Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies | May 2013 Minor(s): (i.) Geography and Environmental Resources (ii.) History


Professional Experience Architectural Intern Architectural Intern

Arzoumanian +Co Skokie, Illinois

Involved in all phases of design and construction for both residential and small-to-medium scale commercial projects Field measured and modeled existing conditions / construction documents in Revit; drafted M.E.P. plans and diagrams in AutoCAD Produced design renderings / construction graphics using Adobe Creative Suite

Drafted updates to / created new demolition and construction documents in AutoCAD Field measured and documented existing conditions Conducted research; building design elements, manufacturer cutsheets, structural construction for use in risk assessment

Student Draftsman Student Draftsman Southern Illinois University, Engineering Services

Software Competency Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator InDesign Photoshop

Skills

Hand Modeling Digital Fabrication Woodworking Sustainable Design Parametric Design Urban Design

Credentials

Autodesk

Esri

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Ecotect

Mcneel

Revit

Vasari

Research+Analysis Conceptual Design Schematic Design Construction Documents Moderate fluency in Turkish

Active NCARB Record Seeking LEED速 Green Associate Certification

Rhinoceros 3D

Grasshopper

Organizations

Carbondale, Illinois

Trimble

Sketchup

SU Podium

Apple iWork Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

AIA | Chicago Chapter Student Member American Institute of Architecture Students [SIUC] Member Chicago Architecture Foundation | Open House 2014 Volunteer Habitat For Humanity [SIUC] Member United States Green Building Council Students [SIUC] Secretary+Chief Marketing Officer (2012-2013)

Credentials References

Available upon request


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Elemental Architecture Illini Rowing Boathouse

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Urban Studio Near West Chicago

100’

200’

400’


AVANOS

III

Eco-cities

CAVUSIN

Second City Incubator

GOREME

IV

A Traveller’s Inn The Great Earth Sea


building model

view from docks

conceptual gradients of transparency

southwest elevation

transverse section

12.5’

25’

50’


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Rowing is a sport experienced within a landscape, driven by the harmony and unity of a team. Our concept celebrates this through the thoughtful integration of interior and exterior spaces. The design seeks harmony between them through a finely tuned, layered enclosure system. In collaboration with Matt Cronin / Scott Murray / Spring 2015

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M.Arch

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Elemental Architecture Illini Rowing Boathouse

100’

200’

400’


first floor plan in site

second floor plan in site

section through workout space & rowing tanks


detailed enclosure section - boat storage space

building model

detailed enclosure section - locker room and workout space

view southwest from lake


parti diagram

existing condition

EXISTING CONDITIONS

IMD

FULTON MARKET

Roughly bounded by Hubbard Street, Halsted Street, Randolph Street and Ogden Avenue, the 217-acre area is home to meat packers, food distributors and manufacturers, along with a growing number of innovation-driven firms, restaurants,retailers, and leisureoriented businesses that collectively employ approximately 10,000 people. More than 500 technology-related jobs are expected to move into the area within the next two years, which will reinforce its role as an innovation driven employment center.

NEAR WEST (City of Chicago, DPD, Fulton Market Innovation District Plan, 2014)

“The Illinois Medical District ("District") includes 560 acres of medical research facilities, labs, biotech business incubator, raw development area, universities, and more than 40 healthcare related facilities.

UIC

The Illinois Medical District Commission (IMDC) is a seven-member body charged with operating, assembling and redeveloping land to enhance the District. Members are appointed by the Governor, Mayor of Chicago and President of the Cook County Board. Created by an act of the Illinois State Legislature in 1941, the Illinois Medical District (IMD) is the largest urban healthcare, educational, research and technology district in the nation. Our Mission is to be a leader in patient care and medical research utilizing our diversity and unique assets while driving economic growth.� (Illinois Medical District Commission, imdc.org/about/welcome)

site context

LOOP SOUTH LOOP

working urban massing model

MIMADISON LLENIUM MAGGIE DALEY AVE. PARK PARK

GRANT PARK

SITE

PARTI DIAGRAM


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Urban Studio Near West Chicago

M.Arch

Works

The Urban Studio was the core of the Chicago Studio program, a semester situated within the city. It centered around an urban design project near the blighted neighborhood of Westhaven. Our proposal seeks to restore the area to its historical roots while allowing for future growth. In

collaboration

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Kevin

Hinders

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Fall

2014


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PRIMARY URBAN STRATEGIES & MOVES (PROPOSED ISOMETRIC) PRIMARY URBAN STRATEGIES & MOVES (EXISTING ISOMETRIC) i. continue madison avenue energy primary urban moves and strategies

& MOVES (PROPOSED ISOMETRIC)

public rail connection

Ashland Ave

Damen Ave

Western Ave

site demographics

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32,444 people 43,567 employees $49,159 median income

8,353 people 6,774 employees $27,690 median income

WEST LOOP

67,500 employees

UNITED CENTER

Madison St.

Adams St. Jackson Blvd

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Highway 290

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4,060 people 5,020 employees 51,132 median income

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Zone 3_1.5 miles

Randolph St. Washington Blvd

UIC

Roosevelt Rd. State St.

Highway 90

Halsted St.

Ashland Ave.

13,000 employees

Western Ave.

17,000 employees


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PRIMARY URBAN STRATEGIES & MOVES (PROPOSED ISOMETRIC) iii. establish neighborhood boundaries

& MOVES (PROPOSED ISOMETRIC)

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URBAN STRATEGIES & MOVES (PROPOSED ISOMETRIC) iv. insertPRIMARY critical program v. buildout united center area

site section CHA SENIOR HOUSING

WESTGATE COMMUNITY

STAFF PARKING & LOADING DOCK

COMMUNITY CENTER

PARKING

URBAN PLAZA

PINK LINE STATION

PARKING PARKING PARKING PARKING PARKING

OF ICE

PARKING


parking

commercial + hotel

community

final massing model

existing figure ground

proposed nolli and landscape plan


residential

office

westgate summer scene

complete land use

east plaza winter scene


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M.Arch

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This proposal aims to challenge the current systems in place for taking creative solutions to the marketplace. Key attributes in the effectiveness of this proposal are the adaptability of space, connectivity to the greater context and self-sufficiency of its energy and social systems. In collaboration with Rebecca Ackerman / Therese Tierney / Spring 2014

III Eco-cities

Second City Incubator


urban massing model plan view

plan diagram

ur-form study model

porosity study model

urban massing model elevated paths

porosity study model close up


NETWORK

STRIATION

DAISY

UR-PLAN

HEIGHT ANALYSIS

EXTRUDE

SITE

form generating process

sECOnd city

incubator walkthrough

POROSITY

3 2 1

INNOVATIVE PROCESS

SUPPORT PROGRAM BRAINSTORMING

COLLABORATION

PROTOTYPING

OPEN OFFICE

DIGITAL LAB/LIBRARY

CONFERENCE

STRATEGIC PLANNING

COURTYARD

6

5

4

FUNDING

RECREATION

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7

PATENT CLAIM

PROCUREMENT

FULL-SCALE PRODUCTION


MIXED USE

CULTURAL WATER RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL

INCUBATOR

IS

BUILDING HEIGHT

CIRCULATION

STRIATION

SECONDARY CIRCULATION

PROGRAM

GREEN SPACE

massing, circulation and land use overlay

Underground Section

incubator section

double-layer facade


sectional

perspective INCUBATOR SITE LOOKING NORTH

INCUBATOR IN COLLABORATION WITH UIC, AND OTHER CHICAGO AFFILIATES, ENTREPRENEURS WILL CREATE SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES, AND BRING THE CITY A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH.

LIGHT SCOOP THE LIGHT SCOOP IS USED AS AN IMPORTANT WAY-FINDING TOOL AND IDEAL PLACE FOR VERTICAL CIRCULATION, AND INFORMAL MEETINGS. THE LIGHT WITHIN IS DISTRIBUTED INTO SPACES THAT WOULD NOT RECEIVE DAYLIGHT FROM PERIMETER WINDOWS.

FOCUS INDUSTRIES FOR CHICAGO Transportation/Logistics Finance Management Consulting Advanced Manufacturing Digital Media Health Care Pure Science Data Centers Energy Storage and Education

DOUBLE-LAYER FACADE THE OUTER SKIN OF THE FACADE SERVES MANY PURPOSES. IT ALLOWS FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, CIRCULATION FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLES WITH ACCESS TO OFFICE SPACES. IT ALSO ACTS AS AN ENERGY COLLECTOR. THE PATTERNS OF THE OUTER LAYER ARE EITHER OPEN TO THE AIR, OR FILLED WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS. THE STRUCTURE ACTS AS WATER CHANNELS THAT DIRECTS RAIN WATER TO CISTERNS FOR GREY WATER USE ON THE SITE.

“Let’s focus on our history, strengths, and the amazing combination of industry, schools, and talent to build the best and most successful businesses and institutions in these spaces.”

- Howard Tullman, President and CEO of the Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy and member of the Illinois Innovation Council

Semiconductors- 3% Agriculture- 3% Advanced Manufacturing- 6%

WATER COLLECTION SOLID PV

Other 8% Clean Tech 9%

Biomedical 46%

Software/IT 25%

FINANCE

LEADERSHIP

PERSONNEL

POLICY

INFORMATION

MARKETING

COOPERATION

TRANSPARENT PV

OPEN AIR

COPYRIGHTS

BENEFITS OF INCUBATOR SPACES

ACTIVE ILLINOIS TECH TRANSFER START-UPS FOUNDED 2006-2013

BREAK-OUT SPACES

WATER COLLECTION

FLEXIBLE SPACES THAT PROVIDE A GETAWAY FROM THE STRESSES OF WORK. SOME OF THESE INCLUDE GAMING ROOMS, CAFES, FITNESS CENTERS, SLEEPING PODS, AND MOVIE SCREENING ROOMS. THESE SPACES ARE IMPORTANT. MANY TIMES, THE BEST IDEAS COME FROM RELAXING AND CASUALLY CONVERSING IN THE BREAK-OUT AREAS.

RAIN WATER IS HARVESTED AND FILTERED ON GREEN ROOFS. THE GREY WATER IS USED TO FLUSH TOILETS AND IRRIGATION ON SITE.

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“THE WAY WE WORK IS CHANGING, AND WITH THE DAWN OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY HAS COME THE TWILIGHT OF THE CONVENTIONAL WORKSPACE.” - Lucas LIndsey

1 RAIN EVENT 2 COLLECTION / FILTRATION 3 GREEN ROOF

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SOLAR COLLECTION PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS ON ALL ROOF SURFACES PROVIDE POWER TO THE INCUBATOR SPACES ON THE SITE. EXCESS POWER CAN BE PLUGGED INTO THE CITY’S SMART GRID FOR USE AROUND CHICAGO.

ORGANIZATION

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IN-HOUSE MARKETPLACE MODEL

HEADQUARTERS

DEPARTMENTS

IN-HOUSE CENTER MODEL

IN-HOUSE SHARE MODEL

INNOVATION CENTER

Wh/m2 1100 +

ORGANIZATION

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PV PANELS ARE STRATEGICALLY PLACED IN ORDER TO COLLECT THE MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF SOLAR ENERGY.

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5 AQUIFER / RIVER

COLLABORATIVE, FLEXIBLE WORKING SPACE THAT CAN BE MANIPULATED IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE SMALL BUSINESS OF 4-10 MEMBERS, TO LARGE FIRMS OF 15-50 EMPLOYEES. LEVELS OF PRIVACY CAN BE VARIED DEPENDING ON FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT, AND TYPE.

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4 GREYWATER - TOILETS, IRRIGATION

FLEXIBILITY

OFF-SITE MODEL

COMMUNITIES

30 INSTITUTIONS INDIVIDUALS

ORGANIZATION A i

i ORGANIZATIONAL

GREEN ROOFS GREEN ROOF SPACE GIVES OCCUPANTS IN THE UPPER FLOORS A CLOSER RELATIONSHIP TO NATURE. THE NATIVE PLANTS ALSO FILTER RAINWATER BEFORE IT IS RETURNED TO THE RIVER, OR USED AS GREYWATER ON THE SITE.

ORGANIZATIONAL

CONSULTANCY

IN SOME LOCATIONS, FOOD IS GROWN, HARVESTED, AND USED IN RESTAURANTS IN THE BUILDING.

ORGANIZATION B

PARTNERSHIP MODEL

CONSULTANCY MODEL

THE NETWORK MODEL

NATIVE PLANTS SUBSTRATE ROOF BARRIER INSULATION GREYWATER DRAIN PRIVATE

COLLABORATIVE

SEMI-PRIVATE

BREAK OUT

BIKE PATHS BICYCLE PATHS RUN THROUGH THE SITE AND THROUGH PARTS OF THE BUILDINGS SO TRAVEL TIME CAN BE MINIMIZED, AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH IS MAXIMIZED. BICYCLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT MAIN ENTRANCES, AS WELL AS AT KEY LOCATIONS ON THE PATHS INSIDE THE BUILDINGS, SO PEOPLE CAN RIDE DIRECTLY TO WORK.

MODELS OF INNOVATION


massing process and courtyard typology

Underground Section

incubator section

double-layer facade


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M.Arch

Works

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ZELVE OPEN AIR MUSEUM

AVANOS

IV

A Traveller’s Inn Cappadocia, Turkey

Above the abandoned village of Cavusin, engaged within the ethereal landscape of central Turkey exists this fragmented network of lodges and gathering spaces. This carved architecture aims to directly engage the inhabitants with the earth and history of region. Individual

Project

/

James

Warfield ROCK

SITES

/

Fall

2013


masterplan concept a

iterative subtractive and additive earth sketches

clay study model and neighborhood sketch Neighborhood Development

neighborhood plan

PROGRAM

N USERS

REFECTORY UP

FOYER 3

4

DN

FOYER 4

COURTYARD

UP

FOYER 2

DN

ENTRY

DN

FOYER 1

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B

C

masterplan concept b

masterplan concept c

dwelling unit section


final built product

front render from below

exploded axonometric


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[Not A Drafting] Table Furniture Workshop

M.Arch

Works

This project began as a play on the concept of ‘drafting table’. It questions: what is the equivalent to the drafting table in the 21st century? This table aims to provide a clean, open & elevated work surface - to be used seated or standing. It seeks simplicity in its form - where all of the structure celebrates the work space and materials that compose it. Materials used: zebrawood, white oak and walnut with tung oil finish. Individual Project / Co-taught by Carl Lewis and Hugh Swiatek / Spring 2015


PROTOTYPE #1

PROTOTYPE #1

ISOMETRIC VIEW

The first iteration in an attempt to test the capabilites of concrete panelization. Initial goal was to produce unique geometrical textures to be used in both exterior or interior applications that include built-in insulation or thermal properties. The could either add interest to interior treatments or potential functionality to exterior walls such as light transparency or ventilation, among others. Issues for this iteration arise in the fabrication; casting within insulation hides the textured surface within the insulation mold.

PROTOTYPE #2

PANELIZATION STUDY

The casting process allows for a nearly unlimited number of possible surface geometries and thus various functional possibilities. Not limited to that which is shown.

1 MOLD MATERIAL

The casting process allows for a nearly unlimited number of possible surface geometries and thus various functional possibilities. Not limited to that which is shown.

3D PRINTED MODEL

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW ‘B’

2 SUBTRACTIVE PROCE

--> CONCRETE MOLD

PANELIZATION STUDY

SIDE VIEW ‘A’

3D PRINTED MODEL

ISOMETRIC VIEW

CNC’d MOLD (EXTRUDED POLY

4 RESULTING FORM

The first iteration in an attempt to test the capabilites of concrete panelization. Initial goal was to produce unique geometrical textures to be used in both exterior or interior applications that include built-in insulation or thermal properties. The could either add interest to interior treatments or potential functionality to exterior walls such as light transparency or ventilation, among others. Issues for this iteration arise in the fabrication; casting within insulation hides the textured surface within the insulation mold.

PROTOTYPE #1 FABRICATION PROCESS

5 REPEAT PRO

SIDE VIEW ‘A’

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW ‘B’

PROTOTYPE #2

PROTOTYPE #2 FABRICATION PROCESS ISOMETRIC VIEW SIDE VIEW ‘A’

This second iteration seeks to resolve the issues confronted in the typical casting process by utilizing new additive fabrication technologies such as 3d printing. The 3d printing process potentially allows us to create panels that serve as either a multiple-use or embedded mold that responds to both aesthetic and structural. FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW ‘A’

FRONT VIEW

--> SHELL / FORMWORK

SIDE VIEW ‘B’

ISOMETRIC VIEW This second iteration seeks to resolve the issues confronted in the typical casting process by utilizing new additive fabrication technologies such as 3d printing. The 3d printing process potentially allows us to create panels that serve as either a multiple-use or embedded mold that responds to both aesthetic and structural.

1 ADDITIVE PROCESS (3d printing)

SIDE VIEW ‘B’

3d printing materials plastics: nylon, ABS, PLA, LayWood; metals: steel, gold, silver, titanium; wax, sandstone, ceramics, paper, bio-materials and even food.

2 TENSILE MESH


ESS (CNC) D

MYSTYRENE)

OCESS

2 SUBTRACTIVE PROCESS (CNC)PANELIZATION STUDY 3 CONCRETE POUR --> CONCRETE MOLD 3 CONCRETE POUR 4 RESULTING FORM

CNC’d MOLD (EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE)

5 REPEAT PROCESS

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6 PLACE PANELS

2 TENSILE MESH

--> SHELL / FORMWORK

Works

PANELIZATION STUDY

PROTOTYPE #2 FABRICATION PROCESS

1 ADDITIVE PROCESS (3d printing)

M.Arch

3 CONCRETE POUR

Note: may allow for multi-use molding however not conducive to embedded formwork to achieve performative attributes. Note: may allow for multi-use molding however not conducive to Results in potential material waste. embedded formwork to achieve performative attributes. Results in potential material waste.

CNC’d MOLD (EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE)

5 REPEAT PROCESS 6 PLACE PANELS

6 PLACE PANELS

VI Material Studies Independent Study

3d printing materials plastics: nylon, ABS, PLA, LayWood; metals: steel, gold, silver, titanium; wax, sandstone, ceramics, paper, bio-materials and even food.

This study stemmed from a personal interest in the study of materials and construction processes. The primary goal was to experiment and understand conventional material processes (primarily concrete; through casting) as well as newer technologies (such as 3d printing and CNC) to discover potential hybrid processes with enhanced flexibility and performance. Individual Project / Advised by Kevin Hinders / Spring 2015

Note: Shell acting as embedded facade adds structural capabilites to wall. Results in nearly no material waste.

PANELIZATION STUDY

3 CONCRETE POUR

4 CURING

5 TILT-UP

6 REPEAT


floor plan, details and schedules

foundation plan, details and schedules


Select Undergraduate Works

wall sections

VII Strum Facility

Building Technology

The Strum facility is designed for the manufacture of custom designed and hand crafted wooden acoustic guitars. The program includes retail, office and lounge spaces. A set of 4 ‘sheets’ were produced through typical construction drawings, details and schedules for the masonry and concrete structure. Individual

Project

/

Norm

Lach

/

Fall

2011

elevations and storefront details


Š 2011 - 2015 select works by Nareg Sarkis Kurtjian


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