Graduate Studio Projects
Projects completed for the Master of Architecture program at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Division Subway Station, Chicago, Illinois
Project Goal
To work in interdisciplinary collaborative groups in order to renovate the existing Division Station on the Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Line system and to incorporate into the design a connecting station for the proposed Circle Line.
To work in interdisciplinary collaborative groups in order to renovate the existing Division Station on the Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Line system and to incorporate into the design a connecting station for the proposed Circle Line.
Philosophy
To discover the unique characteristics of the project goal and accentuate these characteristics by making them more extreme.
To discover the unique characteristics of the project goal and accentuate these characteristics by making them more extreme.
Unique Characteristics
The subway station as a transitional place.
The experience of being underground.
The connection between the Circle Line and the Blue Line.
The subway station as a transitional place.
The experience of being underground.
The connection between the Circle Line and the Blue Line.
Accentuation
The subway station as a transitional place was accentuated by eliminating unnecessary programming and designing an efficient, simplified circulation system. The experience of being underground was accentuated by using subtractive processes in both conception and design. The connection between the Circle Line and the Blue Line was accentuated through the design of a pedway system.
The subway station as a transitional place was accentuated by eliminating unnecessary programming and designing an efficient, simplified circulation system. The experience of being underground was accentuated by using subtractive processes in both conception and design. The connection between the Circle Line and the Blue Line was accentuated through the design of a pedway system.
Conceptual Model Exploring Subtractive Processes
Conceptual Model Exploring Looped Circulation System
Final Model of Site and Underground Subway System
Designed in collaboration with Abigail Groff, Master of Architecture with an Emphasis in Interior Architecture and Jenna Boldebuck, Master of Design in Designed Objects.
Mixed Use Development, Chicago, Illinois
Project Goal
To design a mixed use development in Chicago, Illinois including 530 residential units, residential amenities, commercial spaces, and transportation services.
To design a mixed use development in Chicago, Illinois including 530 residential units, residential amenities, commercial spaces, and transportation services.
Philosophy
Pathways have played a major role in the history of the site at North Clybourn Avenue and North Halsted Street. Additional pathways through the site facilitate automobile and pedestrian traffic and create a more dynamic community. Programming related to both transportation and urban life give the site purpose and strengthen the community by interweaving the human need for shelter with the human need for mobility.
In order to accentuate and contrast these dynamic pathways, spaces of pause are thoughtfully interspersed throughout the site. These spaces of pause humanize the site by providing opportunities for reflection and recreation. The hybridization of dynamic paths and calm spaces creates a site appropriate to both fast-paced urbanity and comfortable residential living.
Pathways have played a major role in the history of the site at North Clybourn Avenue and North Halsted Street. Additional pathways through the site facilitate automobile and pedestrian traffic and create a more dynamic community. Programming related to both transportation and urban life give the site purpose and strengthen the community by interweaving the human need for shelter with the human need for mobility.
In order to accentuate and contrast these dynamic pathways, spaces of pause are thoughtfully interspersed throughout the site. These spaces of pause humanize the site by providing opportunities for reflection and recreation. The hybridization of dynamic paths and calm spaces creates a site appropriate to both fast-paced urbanity and comfortable residential living.
Proposed Pathways
1. Extension of W Eastman Street, W Blackhawk, and N Burling through the site.
2. Introduction of additional connection between N Ogden Street and N Clybourn Avenue.
3. Introduction of an interior pedestrian pathway through a mixed-use building.
4. Introduction of an allee of trees connecting N Clybourn Avenue and W Eastman Street.
5. Interior bridges connecting East and West residential hallways.
1. Extension of W Eastman Street, W Blackhawk, and N Burling through the site.
2. Introduction of additional connection between N Ogden Street and N Clybourn Avenue.
3. Introduction of an interior pedestrian pathway through a mixed-use building.
4. Introduction of an allee of trees connecting N Clybourn Avenue and W Eastman Street.
5. Interior bridges connecting East and West residential hallways.
Robert Crown Community Center, Evanston, Illinois
Project Goal
To design a community center in Evanston, Illinois to replace the existing center which currently contains an ice rink, a gymnasium, and multi-purpose classrooms.
To design a community center in Evanston, Illinois to replace the existing center which currently contains an ice rink, a gymnasium, and multi-purpose classrooms.
Philosophy
A community center should showcase the community, in addition to providing spaces for recreation. The concept of “Community Showcase” directed the orientation of the building as well as its materiality and facade.
A community center should showcase the community, in addition to providing spaces for recreation. The concept of “Community Showcase” directed the orientation of the building as well as its materiality and facade.
Open and Closed “Curtain” System
The glazed southern façade and northern entryway open up the building to passersby and showcase users. The mullions used in the curtain wall system represent literal curtain folds. This “curtain” is symbolically pulled back to unveil community members.
The roller rink, ice rink, theater, and service areas utilize a “closed curtain” system consisting of a panel system that mimics the curved mullions. These aluminum components are, however, densely packed in order to represent a “closed curtain” running along the façade. In some areas this “closed curtain” is pulled up to reveal alcoves and add a human scale. On the west façade, the curtain is pulled up to reveal glazing in order to showcase the roller rink to passersby on Dodge Avenue.
The glazed southern façade and northern entryway open up the building to passersby and showcase users. The mullions used in the curtain wall system represent literal curtain folds. This “curtain” is symbolically pulled back to unveil community members.
The roller rink, ice rink, theater, and service areas utilize a “closed curtain” system consisting of a panel system that mimics the curved mullions. These aluminum components are, however, densely packed in order to represent a “closed curtain” running along the façade. In some areas this “closed curtain” is pulled up to reveal alcoves and add a human scale. On the west façade, the curtain is pulled up to reveal glazing in order to showcase the roller rink to passersby on Dodge Avenue.
Interior Showcase
The concept of showcase is facilitated in the interior space through the inclusion of seating in the rinks, gym, and theater. The studios are accompanied by nooks along the hallway where users may stop, sit, and view lessons. The building showcases the community by inviting users to come inside and either spectate or participate.
The concept of showcase is facilitated in the interior space through the inclusion of seating in the rinks, gym, and theater. The studios are accompanied by nooks along the hallway where users may stop, sit, and view lessons. The building showcases the community by inviting users to come inside and either spectate or participate.