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NICOLE EPSTEIN

PORTFOLIO architecture + design

professional experience

NICOLE EPSTEIN contact

phone / 862. 377. 5367 email / nle.epstein@gmail.com web / https://issuu.com/nicoleepstein

education

college / new jersey institute of technology degree / bachelor of architecture minor / environmental studies and sustainability

software skills adobe illustrator adobe photoshop adobe InDesign AutoCAD rhinoceros3D PLFURVRIW RIͤFH VXLWH

honors

phi eta sigma national honor society / spring 2015 - spring 2019 national society of collegiate scholars / spring 2015 - spring 2018 dean’s list / fall 2014 - spring 2019 order of omega / spring 2017 - spring 2019 masonry contractors of NJ Italy Travel scholarship

resume

rutgers university facilities and capitol planning newark, new jersey / summer 2015 AutoCAD intern - aided in the repair, maintenance, replacement, support services, design and construction of all rutgers university buildings, ground and infrastructure. - oversaw the renovation of a historic newark skyscraper into graduate student housing. documented the progress of the project and reported any issues regarding utilities, furniture or construction. - assisted project managers in developing architectural drawings.

leadership positions

alpha sigma tau sorority / spring 2015 - spring 2019 vice president of community relations / executive board member FRRUGLQDWH HYHQWV DQG SURJUDPV WKDW EHQHͤW ORFDO DQG QDWLRQDO FKDULWDEOH organizations. JHQHUDWH FRQWHQW WR SRVW RQ RUJDQL]DWLRQ̵V VRFLDO PHGLD SURͤOHV - create digital and physical advertisements to promote various events. highlanderThon / spring 2015 - spring 2019 fundraising chair / executive board member - generate resources to help others gain the knowledge and skills required to fundraise for children’s specialized hospital. - present information in a compelling way to evoke interest in our cause. - plan events that motivate and inspire others to support children’s specialized hospital. the american institute of architecture students / fall 2015 - spring 2019 shop volunteer - manage student run shop. order of omega / spring 2017 - spring 2019 president / executive board member GHOHJDWH WDVNV WR HQVXUH WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQ LV UXQQLQJ HIͤFLHQWO\ - create an online database each member has access to. database includes study material and resources to aid with schoolwork.

volunteer experience

habitat for humanity / bergen county, new jersey - aid construction workers in building affordable housing for low-income families. newark G.A.L.S - tutoring young girls in an effort to develop powerful, successful and productive women.

contents

PARIS / ALONG THE SEINE

THE PROJECT AFTER RENAISSANCE

MASONRY BRICK BUILD

THE IRRESISTIBLE SYNTHETIC

GARDEN STATE STUDIO / GREENWICH

OTHER WORKS

PARIS / ALONG THE SEINE

professor m. stephen zdepski / fall 2018

the design is comprised of a wall system that either expands or contracts based on functionality. the positioned walls form different spaces along the site public, partially private, enclosed, sheltered, and exposed. walls are movable and are able to adapt to the changing environment. they can be fully closed in times of flooding, partially closed to accommodate event space and weather or fully open to take full advantage of the views of the Seine and the boulevard.

SITE PLAN

01. pools

WALL TYPE DIAGRAM

02. program

03. circulation

04. glazing

05. structural

06. garden

07. movable floodgate

01. floodgates open / program open

02. flood gates closed / program open

03. floodgates partially closed / program partially open

OPEN / CLOSE DIAGRAM

EXTERIOR RENDER

04. flood gates closed / program closed

THIRD FLOOR PLAN FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

NIGHTTIME ELEVATION

SUMMER ELEVATION

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

DAYTIME ELEVATION

WINTER ELEVATION

12 11 10 09 08

06 05

03 02

TWO-DIMENSIONAL DETAIL SECTION

legend 01. piling 02. concrete footing 03. sliding window track 04. metal flood gate 05. radiant heating and cooling 06. insulation 07. steel window bracket 08. weatherproof membrane 09. insulation 10. concrete wall 11. steel reinforcement 12. floor tile 13. steel mullion 14. steel window frame

THE PROJECT AFTER RENAISSANCE professor alessandro orsini / summer 2017

the design is meant to enrich and emphasize the existing conditions rather than change the landscape. the new architecture pays homage to the already rich architecture located in Italy. the design consists of cultural hubs that extend outwards over time, while still reserving large portions of land for agriculture and green space.

PORTA ROMANA PHASE 03 / FROM 25 - 30 YEARS 01. expanding the living and commercial area 02. providing more area for agriculture 03. small hubs become apart of the connection for agriculture and residential area

SIENA, ITALY

PORTA ROMANA

PORTA SAN MARCO

PORTA TUFI

center area of cluster gates cultural hub / marketplace active public area commercial area siena, italy gates

residential area agricultural area

urban park

reserved green area

public promenade

urban park

SITE PLAN

PORTA SAN MARCO

PORTA TUFI

PORTA ROMANA

PORTA TUFI

PORTA SAN MARCO

01. multi-function platform

URBAN PARK SITE PLAN

02. gathering area

PORTA TUFI

03. playground

04. running path

05. resting place

06. picnic area

01. public promenade 02. pop-up market

03. winery

04. agricultural school 05. agricultural art

06. public hub

07. playground 08. children hub

09. outdoor palestra

10. amphitheater

02. commercial / agricultural

08. community / agricultural

PUBLIC PROMENADE SITE PLAN

04. education / agricultural

agricultural

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

residential

MASONRY BRICK BUILD

professor henry grosman / spring 2015

*masonry brick build competition winner the design consists of a series of catenary curves of varying brick patterns. they come together to form a shelter for an altar that is displayed inside. the brick pattern that is created on the interior provides exceptional acoustics for those inside.

3/8 TYP

3-13/16”

4” TYP

3-5/8” TYP 3/8”

1/4” 3/16” 1/4”

detail A / brick pattern A

detail B / brick pattern B

detail C / bricks positioned on falsework arches detail C

section A section B

detail A

CROSS SECTION A

detail B

CROSS SECTION B

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

notching system interlocks with falsework arches

01. construction of falsework arches

02. notching system

03. construction of brick arches

falsework cut out of OSB sheets using CNC mill

falsework connected using a simple notching system that interlocks with arches

base bricks cut to different height levels in order to control brick pattern

PROCESS DIAGRAM

04. construction of brick arches

05. construction of brick arches

06. removal of falsework arches

bricks laid symmetrically on both sides of falsework in alternating pattern [A/B]

once fully complete, bricks settle on falsework until mortar is dry, creating a self-supporting structure

falsework is deconstructed by removing notches from the falsework and removing arches in pieces

falsework cut on CNC mill

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

construction of falsework using notching system

bricks laid on falsework

reinforcement added for additional support

completion of brick arches

interior view

THE IRRESISTIBLE SYNTHETIC

professor maria hurtado de mendoza / spring 2017

the clinic design focuses around a central courtyard and the surrounding landscape. the loop circulation highlights the courtyard on the west facade, but highlights the exterior views on the east facade. the program is organized on a grid in which alternating spaces are floor to ceiling glass waiting rooms, making it possible to see through the entire building from each side.

MODEL PHOTOGRAPHS

EAST COURTYARD ELEVATION

WEST COURTYARD ELEVATION

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

35’

10’ 10’

20’

10’

20’

10’

20’

10’ 10’

25’ 1

20’ 2

10’

20’ 4

9’

27’ 6 7

7.5’ 20’

8 19.5’ 9

10’

10 A

STRUCTURAL PLAN

PROGRAM DIAGRAM

common

service

administration and personnel

waiting room

primary care

circulation

emergency room

vantage point

STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM

LONGITUDINAL SECTION A

CROSS SECTION B

GARDEN STATE STUDIO / GREENWICH professor susan bristol / spring 2018

the ďŹ rst part of the design consists of an artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; retreat in the historic district of greenwich, new jersey. the retreat is divided into four layers, mimicking the layers of the existing houses along the same street. the second part of the design consists of artist cabins located along a proposed elevated pathway. these cabins would be accessible to artists looking to draw inspiration from the various environments that greenwich has to offer.

coastal activities central path

bird watching structures

elevated path

satellite studios

food markets 01. introduction of central path

retreat site

02. introduction of activities

03. introduction of elevated path

04. introduction of retreat site and satellite studios

SITE PLAN

wetland

DISTRICTS DIAGRAM

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

farmland

forest

historic

property line

backyard

50'

40'

home

15'

front yard

35'

property line

20'

right of way

ye greate street

rea

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STREET LAYERING DIAGRAM ee str

property line

40'

t back yard

20'

layer 03 art layer

25'

layer 02 activity layer

30'

layer 01 historic layer

15'

front yard

lan

35'

et ark

right of way

ye greate street

20'

property line

RETREAT SITE PLAN

RETREAT LAYERING DIAGRAM

RETREAT FIRST FLOOR PLAN

RETREAT SECOND FLOOR PLAN

RETREAT SECTION A

RETREAT PERSPECTIVE SECTION B

james stewart house

RETREAT STREET ELEVATION

RETREAT EXPLODED AXON

site of st. stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s episcopal church

chris kubler bakery

STUDIO SECTION C

gallery

yoga dining

sanctuary

kitchen

reflection pool

lounge

STUDIO FLOOR PLAN

bath library

lobby

studio

bath gallery

retreat circulation

STUDIO / RETREAT PROGRAM DIAGRAM

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

studio circulation

OTHER WORKS

showcasing artistic work using a variety of different mediums.

GRAPHITE ON PAPER

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

barcelona, catalonia, spain

venezia, veneto, italy

rome, lazio, italy

venezia, veneto, italy

rome, lazio, italy

ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS

prague, prague, czechia

venezia, veneto, italy

new york, new york

venezia, veneto, italy

florence, tuscany, italy

rome, lazio, italy

venezia, veneto, italy

prague, prague, czechia