NINA CALIC [architecture + design portfolio]
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Leonardo DaVinci
CONTENT
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asu university center
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epicenter of las vegas
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unlv pavilion
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arroyo grande library lake tahoe ticket booth
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personal work
07
about me
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asu university center
This was an adaptive reuse studio, focusing on in-depth facade development for a building on the ASU Downtown Campus. My design intentions were to open the ground floor with an arcade, develop a shading facade that maximizes views, creates movement, and identifies with ASU, and include a light glass box through the core, creating a beacon of light. 5th yr ; Prof. Wendell Burnette ; Fall 2016
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E TAYLOR ST
N CENTRAL AVE
1ST AVE E POLK ST
E VAN BUREN ST
LIGHT BOX AR
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facade developments 34Ëš
elevation
plan
perspective
angle
asu university center ; site model and personal model
asu university center ; personal model with light beacon
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epicenter of las vegas This was group project that was inspired by the mechanisms of an animal scale. We created a system of interconnected layers, which work together to create a hub of living, playing, and research. 4th yr ; Prof. Maria Vera ; Spring 2016
level 0
level 1
level 2
level 3
MICRO UNIT
STUDIO UNIT
1 BEDROOM / LOFT UNIT
2 BEDROOM UNIT
3 BEDROOM UNIT
4 BEDROOM UNIT
SLEEPING + CLEANSING
SLEEPING + CLEANSING + COOKING
SLEEPING + CLEANSING + COOKING + LIVING
SLEEPING + CLEANSING + COOKING + LIVING + CARING
SLEEPING + CLEANSING + COOKING + LIVING + CARING
SLEEPING + CLEANSING + COOKING + LIVING + CARING
SQ FT : 665
SQ FT : 895
SQ FT : 1,110
2 - 4 PEOPLE
3 - 6 PEOPLE
4 - 8 PEOPLE
SQ FT : 235
SQ FT : 320
1 PERSON
1 - 2 PEOPLE
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8
0 4
8
16
SQ FT : 500 1 - 2 PEOPLE
circulation tower filtered water for consumption greywater to irrigate and reuse piping in structure for distribution of water filtration system
courtyards housing system roof commercial roof skin system for units commercial wall system top park paths through park 2nd level housing 2nd level commercial structure system housing units housing surfaces park system roof / ramp
humidifying tower condensation / evaporation process piping for water transportation
structure system
transit center
water tank bacteria break down contaminates
lower commercial
saturated peat stores water
circulation tower condensation tower ramp to surface wetlands path to wetlands
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unlv pavilion
This project started as a folding paper technique workshop, where i experimented with different forms through folding. I then transferred this concept into the computer, and created this shape through transformations based on sun angles, pedestrian traffic flow, and ventilation. The pavilion is to be used by students, faculty, or anyone on campus for relaxing or getting away from the hot vegas sun. 3rd yr ; Prof. Deborah Oakley ; Spring 2015
steel tube frame
white plastic panels
concrete planter + bench
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arroyo grande library
The arroyo grande library was a design problem to engage the hillside terrain, explore different design concepts, use structure expressively, and design a library with inspiration from our class trip to phoenix. My design was a linear concept that was inspired by the South Mountain Community Library. 3rd yr ; Prof. Deborah Oakley ; Fall 2014
first floor plan
second floor plan
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longitudinal section
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entry reference meeting room storage cafe computer room restrooms mechanical room staff
11 staff outdoor area 12 adult reading 13 children area 14 audio / visual 15 teen area 16 outdoor area site plan
latitudinal section
ARROYO GRANDE LIBRARY
05 lake tahoe ticket booth
This design-build studio project is for the Shakespeare Festival in South Lake Tahoe. The task was to construct a ticket booth designed by the previous studio class. I was ver y involved, having tasks such as ordering windows and doors, and marking and cutting sip panels for the floor, walls, and roof. I also helped with nailing, flashing on openings, cutting wood, and cleaning up. to physically build an actual structure was a ver y rewarding and enlightening experience. 3rd yr ; Prof. Eric Weber ; Fall 2015
The North American Shed
snow loads
is a historical symbol of the outdoors. The Shed serves as a quiet counterpoint to the powerfully evocative landscape of the Northern Sierras, opening toward the landscape and the building’s users.
cross ventilation Caretaker’s Garage and Workshop, Riverside Park, Washington
We see the Shed as a vessel for both work and self-reliance. Our proposal snowtheloads cross reinterprets shed archetype while maintaining its place of origin. In this way, our scheme is a celebration of the livelihood and history of the people of Northern Nevada. Its form and materials are derived from the integrity of this special place.
ventilation
overhang
operable shutters overhang
Utility Building, Riverside State Park, Washington
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operable shutters
Custodian’s Garage, Palomar Mountain State Park, California
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1’
2’
4’
west elevation
north elevation
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diagrams
east elevation
floor plan 1/2" = 1' - 0'
south elevation
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personal work
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1. 17"x24" charcoal drawing
2. mortising puzzle box ; joint and frame into interactive box
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3. concrete sandwich casting ; a light vessel cast
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4. case study ; alejandro aravena's st. edwards residence hall
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The Broad ; Los Angeles, CA
London, UK
Kings Cross Station ; London, UK Abandoned Communist Monument ; Sombor, Serbia
Emerson College ; Los Angeles, CA
Stealth ; Culver City, CA
07 about me
nina@calic.us 775.813.0527 issuu.com/ncalic linkedin.com/in/ncalic
NINA CALIC EDUCATION
2016 - PRESENT
Arizona State University // Tempe, AZ
INVOLVEMENT 2014 - 2016
2014 - 2016
2015 - 2016
University of Nevada, Las Vegas // Las Vegas, NV
Canstruction // Reno, NV
2014
Truckee Meadows Community College // Reno, NV
Designer and Builder with GuiDenby Inc. ; Winner of Juror’s Favorite, Ric Licata CAN Do Award, and People’s Choice
Associate of Arts in Architecture, GPA 3.99 EXPERIENCE
2013 - 2014
GuiDenby Inc. // Reno, NV Architecture Intern
2017 - PRESENT
2012 - 2016
2011 - 2012
USGBC Student Chapter // UNLV Member
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, GPA 3.63 2012 - 2014
AIA Student Chapter // UNLV Member
Master of Architecture Candidate, GPA 3.95
SKILLS
ASU HIDA Digital and Print Lab // Tempe, AZ
Adobe Photoshop
Lab Aide
Adobe InDesign
Yogurt Beach // Reno, NV
Adobe Illustrator
Crew Leader
AutoCAD
Mt. Rose Ski Resort // Reno, NV
Revit
Ski Instructor
Rhino 3D AWARDS + EXHIBITIONS + CERTIFICATIONS
2012 - 2016
2013
2016
Dean’s Honor List Recipient
SketchUp
GPA greater than 3.5 while attending Truckee Meadows Community College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Arizona State University
3ds Max
ACT National Career Readiness Certificate
Physical Modeling
Certified Gold
Lasercutting
UNLV Urban Design Studio 2016 Exhibit Student work shown in exhibition at PublicUs in Las Vegas, NV
2016
IRB Certification Social & Behavioral Research
LANGUAGES
English / Native Serbian / Fluent