Nathan Korol - Architecture + Design [2014] by nathan korol

NATHAN KOROL - ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

T O W H O M I T M A Y C O N C E R N:

My name is Nathan Korol and I am passionate about the intersection of art, architecture, and ecology. My journey started from an innate exploration of the fine arts, a philanthropic will to help those in need, and an insatiable curiosity for education and innovation. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Spring of 2013, with a Bachelors of Science in Architectural Studies. Prior to that, I received an Associates of Applied Science in Architectural Technologies from the College of DuPage. I have since seen how both architects and designers can shape the built environment to improve the lives of people, communities, and cities alike. Architecture is my following; but I believe, even more-so, it is also a social responsibility towards both humanity and the environment at large. This portfolio contains samples of my undergraduate architectural works as well as some of my actualized fine art pieces. The purpose of this collection is to display my growth in working with digital and physical mediums, my understanding of design and technology, and my unique approach to solving complex problems. If you would like to contact me, you can do so anytime by e-mail at Nathan.Korol@gmail.com or by phone at 630-272-6164. Thank you for your time reading. Sincerely,

Nathan Korol

RESUME E D U C A T I O N:

L E A D E R S H I P:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2011 - 2013

B.S.A.S. - Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies

3.7 / 4.0

College of DuPage

2008 - 2011

A.A.S. - Assoc. in Applied Science, Arch. Technologies

3.8 / 4.0

Global Architecture Brigades UIUC

Campus Chairperson / Co-President 2012 - 2013 Principle representative of UIUC to the national organization / Managed design competitions, fundraising events, brigade logistics

Alpha Rho Chi - Anthemios Chapter Philanthropy Chairman / Recruitment Chairman

H O N O R S:

2012 / 2013

American Cancer Society - Relay For Life Team leader as APX Philanthropy Chair

Academic Honors

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2011 - 2013

April 2012/2013

Children’s Miracle Network - Illini Dance Marathon

Illinois Leadership Center I-Program certificate

Team leader as APX Philanthropy Chair

Integrity/Intersect

Habitat for Humanity - “Rock 4 Humanity”

March/April 2013

Tau Sigma

Fundraising/Event coordinator as APX Philanthropy Chair

National Honor Society for Transfer Students

September 2012

May 2012

Gargoyle Architecture Honor Society

May 2012

Academic Honors

College of DuPage

February 2013

2008 - 2011

S K I L L S: Software

Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhinoceros, 3DS Max, Artlantis, Maxwell Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office Fabrication

E X P E R I E N C E:

Hand Drafting, Physical Modeling, Laser Cutting, Wood shop

MEK Design Studio - Wilmette, IL

Graphite, Pastels, Acrylic paint, Collage, Amateur Photography

Junior Designer Aug 2013 - Present Architectural Drafting/Modeling, Interior Design, Installations

Partners in Design Architects - Riverwoods, IL

Artistic medium

C O N T A C T:

Architectural Intern Feb - June 2014 CAD drafting, Sketch-Up Modeling, Administrative Assistance

Nathan P. Korol, Assoc. AIA

People’s Resource Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

Linkedin.com/in/nathankorol

Art Program Assistant Jan 2013 - Present Assists with the after-school art program for kids

Nathan.Korol@gmail.com

Archi-Treasures - Chicago, IL

630 272 6164

Project Manager July-Aug 2013 Program Logistics, Associate Site Supervisor, Youth Mentor

Wheaton Park District - Wheaton, IL Rice Pool Administrative Assistant 2004 - 2011 Admissions, Accounting, Marketing, PR, Emergency Response

NathanPKorol.weebly.com

CONTENTS EX: MUSEUM OF ANCIENT LIFE

RIVER NORTH CONCOURSE

LAND-VIEW: BIO-ROADHOUSE

BRONZEVILLE ECO-DUPLEX

GRANT PARK URBAN OASIS

AutoCAD Rhino

Revit

3DS Max

SPECTRUM: LIGHT WALL

PAVILION PRECEDENT

SketchUp

URBAN INSPIRATION

Adobe Suite

PERSPECTIVE JOURNEY

PERSONAL ARTISTIC WORKS

Traditional Art

EX: MUSEUM OF ANCIENT LIFE Capstone Studio Prof. William Worn Fall 2012 - 12 weeks This Museum of Ancient Life seeks to reverse urban blight by making use of a vacant lot in downtown Champaign, IL. “EX” is an archaeological center for discovery and education that brings the community together to explore Champaign’s past, share its present, and imagine its future. The various uses of excavation exposes architectural intersections which enhance the experience of exhibition. 01

SketchUp, 3DS Max, Artlantis, Photoshop 02

WASHINGTON ST.

Downtown Champaign, IL

Project Site Urban-Blight Park-Space Downtown Limits

1200’

Site Plan

1200’

Final model - 1/8” = 1’

View of site looking east

View of site looking south-east 04

Structure/Circulation

Base/Materiality

Enclosure/Lighting

Composite

These abstract “artifact” models were generated by transforming concepts found in the museum precedent ‘Kunsthal’ by Rem Koolhas/OMA. The museum site becomes an extension of the city fabric by incorporating an “excavated” plaza, free for public use. Within the museum, spatial unification is achieved through a continuous circuit of ramps and transition spaces. The translucent channel-glass facade allows the gallery spaces natural light, but also obscures views into the exhibition space from the outside.

Artifact

Excavation

Exhibition

Re-excavation

Expose

Intersect

Excavation I

Excavation II

Excavation III

Composite

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;excavatedâ&#x20AC;? plaza exposes the main volume below-grade, juxtaposing two scientific facades. The main facade honors archaeology, clad in translucent channel-glass screen-printed with signage and archaeological icons. The excavated facade honors geological history, composed of pre-fab concrete panels embedded with fossils and rocks, as well as back-lit translucent stone. Architecture in this case becomes an act of communication, not represented by fixed forms, but by the oscillating field of perception.

SketchUp, Photoshop

SketchUp, Photoshop 06

8 4 7

50’

UNDERGROUND FLOOR PLAN

0 LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

50’

0 LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN

50’

WEST ELEVATION

30’

9 2 SECTION A-A

Excavated Plaza

Main Exhibition Space

Research Studio

Office Spaces

Exhibit Storage

Temporary Gallery

Gift Shop

Cafe

Conference Room

10 Office Spaces

MUSEUM OF ANCIENT LIFE

NORTH ELEVATION

2 6

11 Library SECTION B-B

30’ 08

Parapet

30’

4 6

7 Level 2 15’

Level 1 0’

7 3 5 11

Excavation -12’

SECTION A-A DETAIL

Single-glazed skylight module

Low-e translucent channel glass

Polycarbonate ceiling panels

HVAC return ducts

Translucent exhibition room glazing

Fluorescent lamp fixtures

Maintenance walkway

Indigenous green roof vegetation

8” of growing medium

10 Green roof drainage and insulation

11 Translucent stone panels

Foundation -15’

12 Elevated under-floor HVAC supply 0

15’

13 Below-grade rain collection tank

Structural Axonometric - SketchUP, 3DS Max

HVAC Duct Plan

HVAC Conditioning Zone Plan

Underfloor Source

Isolated

Ceiling Return

Constant

Isolated Source

Specialized 10

RESIDENTIAL

BAR

WORK RESIDENTIAL SPACES RESIDENTIAL WORK SPACES

SLEEP

LIVE

SPA

GARDEN

EXERCISE

YOGA GYM FOOD

RESIDENTIAL

SPACES

LIVE GYM

CLIMBING

WORK

ROCK

By incorporating existing urban fabrics into the site, this highrise retail and residential hot spot programmatically nourishes the identity of both Chicago Avenue and La Salle Street. A new social fabric is allowed to flourish by creating a public corner plaza adjacent to commercial amenities and a procession of semi-public and semiprivate interconnected residential terraces. By facilitating interactions amongst the residents and patrons who share this space, a new sense of community is thus promoted.

LIVE

SLEEP LIVE

WORK SLEEP RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL SPACES LIVE SPACES

RESIDENTIAL SPACES

Urban Design Studio Prof. Fang Xu Spring 2012 - 6 weeks

LOUNGE

RESIDENTIAL SPACES

RIVER NORTH CONCOURSE

WORK

PENTHOUSE

WORKOUT

FOOD RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL FOOD RETAIL LOADING RETAIL

Revit, 3DS Max, Photoshop 12

Street Intersection

Nodes of Transportation

4000’

1200’

Site

Chicago Ave.

Transportation

La Salle St.

Site Plan

200’

Solid Mass

Grid Module

Open-Air Plaza

Terraced Retail

Terraced Residential

By treating the project volume as a grid module, formal manipulations could be made without adversely impacting the design of each residential unit module. A balance between optimization of site area and public engagement was achieved by the decision to devote the street-intersection corner as a open-air plaza. Revolving around the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core, terraces were sculpted along with vertically connected walkways. Through this, the three binary-opposites - public/private, interior/exterior, and solid/void - were utilized.

Penthouse

Lounge Bar Community Garden Fitness Plaza

South Elevation

250â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 14

Programmatic Composition

Terraced Destinations

Residential (private)

Adjacent street face elevation

Residential continuum

Amenity (semi-public/private)

Corner plaza

Retail continuum

Retail (public)

Street Corner Utility and Presence

Continuum Circulation Visual Interconnections

The continuum of residential gathering spaces links each floor with the ones above and below physically with a circulation route that connects each major terrace. These terraces serve as key destinations for recreation and leisure, as well as vistas for interconnected urban views. 16

6 5

4 8

2 A

0 GROUND FLOOR PLAN

80’

0 LEVEL 9 FLOOR PLAN

80’

0 LEVEL 15 FLOOR PLAN

80’

Corner Plaza

Food Court

Retail Space

Loading Dock

Residential Lobby

Residential Offices

Fitness Center Amenity

Residential 1 BR Unit

Residential 2 BR Unit

10 Residential 3 BR Unit 11 Residential Penthouse

10 10 10 10 10 10

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 7 7 3 3

7 3 3

11 14

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

13 9 9 9 9 9 9

5 5

12 9 9 10

9 7 7

5 2

10 10 10 10

2 2

6 5

3 2

12 Roof Garden Amenity 13 Roof Bar Amenity 14 Roof Lounge Amenity 0 SECTION A-A

50’

SECTION B-B

LAND-VIEW: BIO-ROADHOUSE Landscape Design Studio Prof. Allison Newmeyer Fall 2011 - 6 weeks Partner: Ryan Doidge

Situated in Morgan City, Louisiana, this project is part of a nation-wide chain of ecological fueling stations and lodging. By reinterpreting the scale of our “site” to the nation as a whole, this project was able to take on a greater identity within the macro-scale landscape of interconnected highways, routes, and interstates across the US. Each region poses uniquely different contextual challenges to address, such as climate, local culture, vernacular and sustainable design. Regional variations also allowed for the adaptation of unique tourist attractions to supplement the main program. 19

SITE PLAN

1500’

Rhinoceros, 3DS Max, Photoshop 20

“Movement” conceptual model

Considering this project as a component of the national highway system, the perception as seen from a traveling automobile was paramount. The temporal nature of driving results in a compression of visual stimuli and evokes a design sensibility towards movement. Breaking up the program into sections allowed for control of views going in and out, also giving the passerby glimpses or ‘snapshots’ that could be pieced together when viewed at the appropriate speed limit on the adjacent route 90 overpass.

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As the highway-facing facade screens views according to the adjacent interior program, the opposite facade remains as open as possible for natural light and visual unification of the central plaza. The elevated plaza physically joining the roadhouse and hostel becomes a central gathering space and a public focal point that benefits from axial views. The orientation of the two buildings reinforces views along the extended site axis, terminating along the scenic nature boardwalk to the north. PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTPRODUCT PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL

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Highway Facade Diagram

Hostel Formal Study 22

Rhinoceros, 3DS Max, Photoshop

EXTENDED SITE SECTION

Weather Conditions

FLOOD TRANSFORMATION

1000’

Focal Destinations

200’ 24

Final Model: Hostel - 1/8” = 1’

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Final Model: Roadhouse - 1/8” = 1’

80’

ROADHOUSE SECTION

25’

50’ 50’

LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN

50’ 50’

LEVEL LEVEL 22 FLOOR FLOOR PLAN PLAN

50’ 50’

LEVEL 1.5 FLOOR PLAN

50’ 50’

LEVEL 11 FLOOR FLOOR PLAN PLAN LEVEL

Roadhouse

Hostel 26

BRONZEVILLE ECO-DUPLEX Urban Design Studio Prof. Fang Xu Spring 2012 - 4 weeks This project seeks to demonstrate how one infill building can strive to stimulate and redefine an entire neighborhood with energy conscious design. The incorporated alternative energy methods will not only help to improve the energy performance of this single structure, but will also visually advertise this technology to the city and further initiate critical conversations about the use of energy conscious design in the urban landscape. 27

SketchUp, 3DS Max, Photoshop 28

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Site Area

Solid + Void

Re-Distribution

Division

Externalization

The incorporation of natural light through the use of light-wells was integral to the concept of energy efficiency and spatial experience. Above is a procedural diagram that shows the development of the light-wells. They are reconsolidated from extra space in the back of the lot, then divided and staggered throughout the â&#x20AC;&#x153;coreâ&#x20AC;? of both residence. The wells extend the entire hight, so both units may benefit in part from the natural light. Below is a spatial syntax diagram showing how the light-wells also serve to buffer different zones of privacy throughout each unit. In either case, the master bedroom was considered to be the most private and is placed at the end of the sequence.

Study Entry

Live

Unit 2

Bed Kitch

Dine Entry

Unit 1

Study

M.Bed

Live B

Bed B

Kitch

M.Bed

SUMMER SOLSTICE

Summer Solstice

SUMMER SOLSTICE

Unit/Light Well Integration

WINTER SOLSTICE Winter Solstice

Light Well Framework

SketchUp, 3DS Max, Photoshop 30

WIND TURBINE CORRIDOR

NORTH ELEVATION

20’

WEST ELEVATION

20’

PASSIVE SOLAR LIGHT WELLS B

A Roof Parapet +46’-0”

Adjacent Roof +44’-0”

Third Floor +31’-0”

ELECTRIC CAR CHARGER

Second Floor +18’-0”

First Floor +5’-0”

Section A

SECTION A

Scale: 1/4” = 1’-0”

0’

20’

5’

10’

Section B

SECTION B

Scale: 1/4” = 1’-0”

0’

20’

5’

10’

Skylight Lightwell Skylight Skylight

Dining Room

Lightwell

Lightwell Skylight Skylight

Lightwell

Skylight

Dining Room

Master Bedroom

Lightwell

Lightwell A

Kitchen

Studio

Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Dining Room

Lightwell

Lightwell Bedroom

Lightwell Master Bedroom Full W.C.

Full W.C. Lightwell

Lightwell Bedroom

Lightwell

Kitchen

Studio

Kitchen Skylight

Studio

LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN

Skylight

Lightwell

Full W.C.

25’

Full W.C.

Skylight

Unit 2 Entry Lightwell

Lightwell

Unit 2 Entry

Skylight

Lightwell

Unit 2 Entry

Skylight

Lightwell

Skylight A

Lightwell

A Lightwell

Living Room A

Master Bedroom A

Lightwell Living Room

Half W.C. Lightwell

Master Bedroom

Lightwell Full W.C.

Lightwell Living Room

Master Bedroom Half W.C.

Full W.C.

25’

Full W.C.

Half W.C.

LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN

Lightwell Unit 1 Entry

Lightwell

Dining Room Lightwell

Unit 1 Entry

Lightwell

Dining Room

Unit 2 Garage

Lightwell Unit 2 Garage

Unit 1 Entry

Dining Room

A Unit 2 Garage

Lightwell

Lightwell Living Room

Kitchen

Studio

Unit 1 Garage

Bedroom

Living Room A

Bedroom HalfLightwell W.C.

Full W.C. Lightwell

Kitchen

Studio

Unit 1 Garage

Bedroom

Living Room Half W.C.

Half W.C.

Full W.C.

25’

LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

GRANT PARK URBAN OASIS Design Studio I Prof. Mark Pearson Fall 2010 - 5 weeks This visitor pavilion and art center, located in Grant Park, becomes a garden oasis for the public by acting as a permeable threshold between urban and park environments. It is situated on the corner of Columbus Drive and Monroe Street with key views of both the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. 33

While the exterior Visitor Center invites and educates patrons about the city, the interior Gallery and Outdoor Stage spaces celebrate the arts and encourage relaxation. Analysis of the natural circulation and occupation of the site was considered along with peripheral park landscapes in reaching the final definition of programmatic spaces, and ultimately create sanctuaries of urban removal. Areas of overlap or intersection were emphasized by the integration of cascaded water fountain troughs. The sights and sounds of running water add sensory depth to these areas - the white noise cancels out distant city sounds and draws attention of patrons to their immediate surroundings.

CIRCULATION PLAN

50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

SITE PLAN

50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Study 1

Study 2

Study 3

Penultimate

Final Model - 1/8” = 1’ 36

SPECTRUM: LIGHT WALL Design Studio II Prof. Mark Pearson

Spring 2011 - 4 weeks Partner: Will Prescott

This light wall is a study and a celebration to the physical qualities of light. The colors of the visible spectrum activate throughout the day via both direct light and diffused ambient light. As space takes on a certain color of the visible spectrum, depending on the given time of day, a temporal color theory arises. Thus, mood and atmosphere become linked to the daily passage of natural light. 37

Study 1.1

7am 39

Study 1.2

12pm

Study 2

Study 3

3pm

6pm

E STIC SOL MER SUM

MORNING LIGHT

SCALE: 1-1/2" = 1'

FLOOR PLAN A

TER

STIC

SOL

WIN

EVENING LIGHT SECTION A-A SCALE: 1-1/2" = 1'

FLOOR PLAN

5’

SECTION A-A

10'

5’ 40

Credit: Zaha Hadid

PAVILION PRECEDENT: â&#x20AC;&#x153;LF ONEâ&#x20AC;? by ZAHA HADID Arch. Design Studio I Prof. Mark Pearson Fall 2010 - 2 weeks This precedent project was focused on extracting, transforming, and displaying the concepts used in a contemporary pavilion of our choice. LF (Land formation) One is an intriguing landscape pavilion in Germany, built where two paths meet and intersect. The resultant architecture was a byproduct of this type of pre-existing condition. 41

Credit: Zaha Hadid

Credit: Wojtek Gurak

“INTERCONNECTIVITY”

URBAN INSPIRATION Arch. Design Studio I Prof. Mark Pearson Fall 2010 - 2 weeks Through the personal exploration, photography, and hand sketching of Chicago’s many downtown environments, each student had to design a sculptural collage that encompasses and highlights core concepts discovered. Through found objects and a systematic hierarchy of photography/sketches, this sculpture was created as an artifact of urban inspiration. 43

“REFLECTIVITY”

“STRUCTURE”

“MATERIALITY”

PERSPECTIVE JOURNEY Design Communication Prof. Lorraine Kasznia Fall 2009 - 2 weeks The goal of this project was to create a sequence of imaginary spaces through the composition of perspective sketches. These imaginary environments used simple geometric forms and architectural elements to create a variety of experiences, enlivened by light and shadow and portrayed in both two-point and one-point perspective techniques. 45

1’ x 1’ x 1’ Physical Model

PERSONAL ARTISTIC WORKS 2007 - Present The following art pieces highlight my actualized fineart collection, created in high school, college, and from commissions. I consider my foundations as a designer rooted in graphic and conceptual art. Alongside my architectural work, I continue to make traditional art as a hobby - expanding on my traditional expertise with the use of digital modeling and drafting. 47

“Game of Life” - 2013 30”x40” / Acrylic on Canvas

(Ultraviolet Light)

“Gem of the Community Award” - 2013 (2) 6”x6” / Tile and Mirror Mosaic

Archi-Treasures is a non-profit, arts-based, community development organization that combats urban isolation with design projects to transform public space and increase civil engagement.

“Concentric Transconductance” - 2011 30”x40” / Acrylic on Canvas

(Ultraviolet Light)

“Haptics / Will Power / Essence” - 2008 (3) 14”x20” / Multi-Media on Illustration Board

“Phantasmagorial Dissolution” - 2008 (6) 11”x17” / Multi-Media on Illustration Board

“Intangible Solar Divinity” - 2007 24”x28” / Ink on Paper

“The Sublime Ascension” - 2007 (The Divine Comedy) 24”x30” / Colored Pencils on Paper

“Atropa Belladonna” - 2007 17”x30” / Colored Pencils on Paper

“Ludoviscosity” - 2007 (A Clockwork Orange) 24”x28” / Mixed Media on Paper