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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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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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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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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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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
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5
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FUNDING
RECREATION
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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
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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
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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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ZELVE OPEN AIR MUSEUM
AVANOS
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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
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James
Warfield ROCK
SITES
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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
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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)
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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
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Norm
Lach
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Fall
2011
elevations and storefront details
Š 2011 - 2015 select works by Nareg Sarkis Kurtjian