Nathaniel Alexander Capaccio Portfolio

A collection of work University of Illinois & Ball State University

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Nathaniel Alexander Capaccio 640 Masland Ct. North Barrington, IL, 60010 (847) 347 ­ 7973 nacapaccio@gmail.com

Professional Experience Capaccio Brothers Furniture Information Technology (IT) Consultant

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Lake Zurich, IL

August 2006 ­ August 2010

Maintained company server and 20+ computer stations.

Installed and maintained new technology in the company's distribution centers, offices, and showrooms.

Advertising & Graphic Design Coordinator

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2009­2010

Designed and managed weekly/monthly ads for print media in cooperation with the Daily Herald and Northwest Herald.

Helped execute creative strategies for targeted audiences to be displayed at local businesses such as Dominick’s.

Collaborated with over five vendors to create product catalogs for in­store showroom to increase sales in order to show an expanded assortment.

Nickie C and the Auctionettes Head of Media

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Barrington, IL

September 2007­ March 2009

Maintained businesses’ website with photos and updated information about events and the entertainers (Auctionettes) biographies.

Created individual event posters to raise awareness for various charity auctions in the Chicagoland area.

Video and Still Photographer

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HD video recorded and still image documented (Canon EOS 40D) entertainer rehearsals as well as charity performances for archive use and for advertising purposes.

Education Ball State University – Muncie, IN Bachelor of Science, Architecture

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Fall 2010­Spring 2012

University Dean’s List for Spring 2011, Fall 2011, and Spring 2012.

University of Illinois– Urbana­Champaign, IL Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies ●

GPA: 3.51/4.0

Fall 2012­Spring 2014 (expected)

GPA: 3.2/4.0

2013 Elwood E. and Adalaide Schwenk Endowment and Scholarship. - $6,000.00

Technical Skills Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Rhinoceros, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office.

AS IDEAS Activities & Awards

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2013 Edward C. Earl Prize 2013 Burningman Airport Competition 2013 Flint Public Art Competition 2012 Edward C. Earl Prize 2012 Critical Mass 2012 Disney Imaginations Competition 2012 ICMA Competition 2009 WYSE Competition

University of Illinois Ecologic Design Lab Flint, Michigan University of Illinois University of Illinois Walt Disney Co. Ball State University College of Lake County, IL

1st Place Honorable Mention Finalist Nomination Student Choice Award Semi­finalist Finalist/ Honorable Mention 3rd Place ­ Engineering

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SCHOOL WORK

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LINCOLN PARK LIBRARY CHICAGO, IL (2013) 1

THE BEACH HOUSE WAY NORTH CAROLINA (2011) 3

NOT ONLY MAGICIANS CHAMPAIGN, IL (2013) 5

SHAPE SANTA FE SANTA FE, NM (2011) 9

CULTURAL MUSEUM HUNTINGTON, IN (2012) 13

WHEN THE BEST EXPRESSION IS FORM ALLERTON PARK, IL (2012) 15

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Ecologic Burningman COMPETITION NEVADA (2013) 11

DISNEY IMAGINATIONS COMPETITION RIO DE JANERO, BRAZIL (2012) 12

OTHER MUSEO DE LAS AMERICAS DENVER, CO (2013) 17

WHEN DREAMS BECOME REALITY CAPE CORAL, FL (2012-2013) 19 IV

WINNER

Earl Prize 2013

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The Lincoln Park Library is located at the Fullerton L stop in Chicago, Il. This was a very interesting and difficult site to work with since it was located next to the train. The project asked to design a 30,000 sqft library on a site that was 80’ x 140’. The library was designed with all age groups in mind. The first floor is a meeting area and a large lobby atrium. As you progress up the building you will find the second floor to be dedicated to children and adult learning. With a modern library in mind, the adult areas are centered around the computer, a new age technology that may not be familiar to them, while the childrens area is dedicated to traditional books and physical learning. This idea of digital and physical is seen in the plans, as well in the materials of the building seen in the elevation.

The thrid floor is for research and book printing. The library gives people the opportunity to print a book from there facebook profile and store it on the shelves. The structure of the building streches out like arms that maxamizes open space while creating light wells.

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THE BEACH HOUSE WAY A lot of good design is finding simple ways to make a big difference. The beach house is a 800 sqft wood framed structure for a family of four. The structure is lifted 22 feet above the tree line for wind ventelation, has only three rooms for a the family, has all screen walls, while keeping privacy is at a maximal level. Privacy was accomplished by closely studying the way the room organization, and only placing walls to not block the wind ventalation. While closely studying the project, and with the client in mind, it was discovered that water was a problem. The family would have to find a source of water, then haul it up 22 feet just to store it; and showers were out of the question. To solve this, the roof was designed in such a way that water could not only be collected, but a rainy day would provide a nice white noise, as well as additional privacy with a waterfall for the master bedroom. By simply inverting a roof, and tilting it down a few degrees, this structure changes the way people will experience camping, and improves hygene, sanatation, and hydration. What inspires me in architecture is the fact that the way something is designed can change or even save lives.

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Good design can inspire others. Great design will shape the way buildings or communities are built. Santa Fe, New Mexico has a strong culture and building style. The city is also located in high altatude, and is exposed to southern sunlight for most of the year. This project focused on one unit on an urban block, and the goal was to create a new zero commercial store, with a net zero condo/apartment on top.

This is acomplished by creating two trumb walls on the south side of the building to maxamize the solar gain in the winter, while having the balcony overhang the walls in the summer so it does not heat up. The north side has few windows, but has large bay windows so the residents can look up/down the street and interect with the community. Simple environmental systems like passave solar heating and ventalation, designed correctly, will shape the world and create a better environment.

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HONORABLE MENTION

Ecologic Burningman Competition

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Disney Imaginations Competition

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DISNEY IMAGINATIONS COMPETITION 2012

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ICMA 2012

HONORABLE ICMA 2012 MENTION

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Green roof wi amplitheatre.

Open field for sporting events and farmers markets.

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Large skylights connecting to roof.

Open plan with moveable kiasks for any event.

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FINALIST

Earl Prize 2012

WINNER

Student Choice Award

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doors, and an old parking lot... abondonment.

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