Isaac Tu
Hello! My name is Isaac, and I am a Junior majoring in Architectural Studies and minoring in Informatics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am passionate about using my background in Architecture, Computer-Aided Design, and Fabrication to create innovative designs, solve problems, and positively impact others.
Year : 2024
https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-tu-601756211/
Education
08.2022 - Present
01.2023 - Present
08.2017 - 05.2021
Experience
06.2024-08.2024
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Architecture, B.SC.
Informatics Minor
Morrison Academy Taipei
Ho+Hou Studio Architects
Office Internship
- Housing Projects
- AutoCAD, physical model making
07.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer Experiences
08.2022 - Present
01.2024 - Present
01.2024 - Present
01.2022 - 12.2023
10.2017 - 08.2023
Achievements
10.2023
12.2023
Software Skills
Sami: Art, Design, Architecture
Teaching Assistant
- Architecture summer camp assistant
Flashpoint Photography Club President
Illinois Solar Decathlon Architecture Build Team Member
The Fashion Network
Main Photographer
School+ Non Profit Organization Co-founder, teacher, music and media specialist
UIUC Dean's List
Gargoyle Architecture Honors Society
AutoCAD
Revit
Illustrator
Rhino 3D
Revit
Grasshopper
Fusion
Sketchup
Twinmotion
Rhino
Indesign Photoshop
MS
Languages
Context
The Architecture Annex at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign stands as a testament to the rich history of the institution, yet its aging infrastructure is noticeable. The outdated facilities and inefficient layouts is time for a transformative renovation.
Process
From taking measurements of the entire building, floorplans and elevation drawings were sketched, then translated into AutoCAD. These plans were then transfered to Revit to build the 3D model. Window and brick layouts were designed digitally to reflect the real nature of the building.
01 Annex Intervention
Challenge
The intervention proposes a comprehensive moderinization aimed at not only to revitalize the physical space but also providing students with an optimized learning environment. While ideas such as creating coffee shops and gyms were considered, a more useful addition was chosen: a studio that provides students with equal opportunity to interact with their supervisors.
Section B-B
Drawings
Branching off from the preexisting plan of the Annex, the extension of a new studio and lecture hall can be seen in the floorplan. Sections are added to illustrate the interior space.
Renders
Utilizing TwinMotion, Revit model is then realistic demonstration intervention can be was also calibrated paths and surrounding
TwinMotion, the existing then rendered and a demonstration of the design be viewed. The site calibrated to fit realistic sun surrounding buildings.
02Kankakee Gizmo
Context
Through the use of various model making methods, these designs are the birth of efficient, functional, and innovative gizmo architecture. The model on the left utilizes a rounded form sliced into sections, which was then lasercut and fitted together to create the grid like interlocking structure. The model on the right demonstrates woodworking and a form that seems to be two wood pieces intertwined.
Site
Given a location along the Kankakee River in Illinois, USA, this project calls for an innovative design that enables human interaction with the surrounding environment. The Lakeside Sanctuary was inspired by modularity and various self-sustaining systems. All these ideas infused together created the result of a Gizmo style design
Context
The
Getting back to the basics, this project is the outcome of countless model sketches made out of balsa wood and tracing paper. This final model boasts a wavy ribbon glass façade and cascading platforms that creates simple programmatic capabilities.
Visioned to be a café, the different levels allows customers to enjoy their visit on the higher, deeper levels while the barista is situated on the lowest platform. A glass façade provides natural light to the customers, enveloping them in the surroundings.
03 Winding Café
Exquisite
04 Exquisite Corpse High-Rise
Context
Combining abstract design and an industrial style, this high-rise has its site at 511 W. Kinzie St. Chicago, Illinois. Sitting as an empty parking lot for many decades, this plot is ready to be revitalized into a vibrant community. The addition of this recreational center would bolster bonds in surrounding residences.
Structural Populating
From an exquisite corpse collage, an outlined drawing was used as the façade of the high-rise. Utilizing the Grasshopper Lunchbox plug-in for Rhino, structural components could be generated automatically with a predetermined horizontal and vertical member count. Various truss designs were developed to emphasize the rhythm of the building and it's layering effects.
05 Concepts and Sketches
06 The Orange Tower
Context
From paper collage iterations to digital Rhino models, the objective of this project is to present a comic strip used to emphasize the architecture of the scene. A storyline was written around human interactions with the space, demonstrating how crucial it is to design a form that follows function, and not the other way around.
To be continued...
Isaac Tu
Year : 2024
https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-tu-601756211/