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CHINDERLE LEED AP BD+C

University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMaster of Architecture Architectural Structures Concentration May 2016 Candidate Edward C. Earl Prize / Chicago Award Nomination Spring 2015 2015 Graduate Award for Design Excellence in Architecture Honorable MentionB.S. in Architectural Studies May 2014 Study Abroad Switzerland Summer 2012 Habitat for Humanity LEED Platinum home in Bloomington, IL

University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignTeaching Assistant Building Construction, Randy Deutsch Started 08.2014Gallery Assistant Started 02.2014

Marshall Architects Junior Designer / Project Manager Summer 2011, 2013, 2015High School Intern 08.2008 08.2010

Manheim Architecture, Inc. Junior Designer 08.2014 08.2014

Harding Partners Junior Designer 06.2012 08.2012

Proficient Learning AutoCAD Revit Rhinocerous Grasshopper Sketchup SAP2000 V-Ray 3DS Max Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Sefaira Lumion

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230 E. North Water Street 5 Chicago, IL

San Francisco Aquatic Center 21 Current Design Studio

One Line + One Point 41 Seismic Structural Analysis - Champaign, IL

A Closer Look 45 Green Space in the City

Adaptive Reuse 47 Urban Farming, Existing Structure

Urban Library 53 Depaul Campus

Chicago Olympic Training 61 Northerly Island

Beyond the Ridge 75 Sagrada Famlia

5320 E. NORTH WATER STREETCHICAGO, IL

6Fall 2015 16 WeeksProfessor Paul ArmstrongPartners Alex Leppert, John Essig Tall buildings are the center of activity in our urban environment and their form can begin to express the amount of productivity that happens inside. A closer look at structural and mechanical systems can lead to a building that breaks down the scale of the tall building into smaller communities as it conveys a more dynamic movement in its appearance. The overwhelming mass of the tall building can be adjusted as a reaction to the human scale with a sense of lightness in the structural form, allowing a more personal relationship between the tall building and passersby.

Parking800-1,000 parking spots must be provided for residential and office inhabitants. In order to provide more square footage with the increasing profitability of Chicago's riverwalk, parking is underground.

Office1,000,000 square feet of office space to provide space for a growing interest in Streeterville. In order for this space to be successful, it is important that the space is unique to set it apart from other office space in the city.

Residential600,000 square feet in order to accomodate the residential neighborhood of Streeterville. Local demographics reveal 95.3% of residents do not have children and live in mostly studio, one and two bedroom apartments.

7Site AccessWing acts as canopy

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Buffer & Views

EntranceWing acts as canopy

Office SpaceBuffer & reorient views

Dynamic ViewsAllows views out at different angles

OptimizationTight SiteSmall site, big program

8FormIn order to express the dynamic, energetic population of Chicago, the building responds with a dynamic rotating form. Views radiate from the building, offering a variety of surrounding landscape and cityscape to be seen. Two main facade surfaces include the transparent glazing on the shell of the wing forms with reflective glazing emphasizing the dynamic twisting form on the face of each wing.

StructureThe primary structural system is a series of slanted columns which rotate around the core to emphasize the building form. The secondary system to complete the diagrid-like structure runs in the opposing direction of the primary members, connecting to it every 4 floors. This adds to the dynamic quality of the building to increase its appearance as a dynamic form.

Sense of ScaleBringing green spaces off of the ground level and up into the building allows a more relatable human scale to the inhabitants of the tall building while also beginning to create smaller communities through related spaces.

9CommunityGreen space is brought into the office and residential space to encourage interaction within the building and break down the scale. In the office floors this space can be used differently depending upon a company's needs ranging from a large meeting room to a lunch room/lounge space. In the residential floors this green space can begin to introduce program and amenities. It can also serve as a simple green space as a means of introducing a park-like neighborhood environment.

MechanicalWinter gardens are large open atria which hold pre-treated air to be heated by solar gain in the winter, to then be distributed to the occupied office space in the building. This space is more suitable as a place for plants and trees to grow and serves as a large damper between the outside and inside air. This system can reduce energy usage and give users a more desirable level of control and comfort over the space they work in.

The base level of the roof begins with a "weekend" residential amenity level which includes spaces such as a billiards room, lounge, and sky bar. The five levels above include four penthouse units, each with a private balcony overlooking the city and lake. The top penthouse is two stories and includes five bedrooms with two large private balconies with the best views in Chicago.

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Building & River AccessThe buildings structural expression defines pathways to and from the building. Trees provide shading and seating to allow a more passive area for passersby and building occupants.

Passive ShoppingReflective glazing emphasizes the twisting building form. At the site level this glazing reaches out along an access ramp with shopping and a covered restaurant space.

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Dynamic Event SpaceTransparent glazing gestures toward the river, creating a weightless canopy to bring the buildings scale into perspective. Covered, outdoor event and market space is provided in the space below.

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Ground Level Plan Includes office and residential lobbies and leasable space.

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Winter GardensWing-shaped forms allow the opportunity for the mechanical system of the building to respond to the cold winters of Chicago. This cavity is essentially a thick double skin which acts as the building's lungs, bringing air in through the face of the wing shape to be pretreated to enter the atrium space. The air then captures the sun's energy for further heating before it penetrates the second layer of glazing where the air is further optimized for the desired office temperatures.

The atrium space in this void allows for flexible space for companies in the building and can include amenities such as a cafeteria, lounge, meeting room or many other spaces while at the same time saving energy to heat and cool the building.

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ResidentialAfter exiting the elevator corridor, families are greeted by an open, four storey atrium space which allows natural light to flow into the circulation corridor. This space can be used for outdoor amenities such as swimming or green space but could also be enclosed for gyms, lounges and rentable private space.

The units respond to the needs of Streeterville with primarily studio and one bedroom apartments but the floor plan allows space for larger two and three bedroom units as well. As a result of the floor plan being divided into thirds, the units on each floor can be rotated to accommodate the best desired views from each apartment size.

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ARCHED SLAB EDGEIncreases views out near exterior facade and allows more sunlight to penetrate deeper into the oor plate

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FLEXIBLE OFFICE ATRIUMFunctions as buildings lungs by bringing air in to be treated and distributed to oce oors, reducing energy usage via solar gain and reducing oor-to-oor heights

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STRUCTURAL MULLIONAlso serves as light shelf to reduce direct sunlight entering the atrium

SECONDARY STRUCTUREIntersects with primary structure every four oors

SUSPENDED WOOD ACOUSTIC CLG.Natural material to compliment concrete slab with perforations for air ow and improved acoustics, allows light housing and sprinkler lines to be concealed aboveRAISED FLOOR

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ARCHITECTURAL HEIGHT 1250'105 FLOORS

RESIDENTIAL 43 FLOORS 10-0 FLOOR TO FLOOR 486,020 SF 85.1% AVG. FLOOR EFFICIENCY 4 ELEVATORS

PENTHOUSE - 6 UNITS 5,230 SF

STUDIO - 124 UNITS 808 SF

1 BEDROOM - 125 UNITS 1,118 SF

2 BEDROOM - 62 UNITS 1,463 SF

3 BEDROOM - 60 UNITS 2,042 SF

377 TOTAL UNITS

OFFICE 57 FLOORS 13-0 FLOOR TO FLOOR 914,070 SF 45-0 LEASE SPAN

OFFICE AMENITY 20,174 SF 14 FLOORS

LOBBY 2,741 SF

RETAIL 33,234 SF

LEASABLE SPACE 9,968 SF

SERVICE 10,220 SF

MECHANICAL 137,317 SF

PARKING 7 FLOORS 424,300 SF

980 SPACES TOTAL 35 ADA SPACES

GREEN SPACE REPLACEMENT 155%

TOTAL 2,017,870 SF

ARCHED SLAB EDGEIncreases views out near exterior facade and allows more sunlight to penetrate deeper into the oor plate

AIR INTAKEOutside air enters through front face of wing

OPEN OFFICE

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STRUCTURAL MULLIONAlso serves as light shelf to reduce direct sunlight entering the atrium

SECONDARY STRUCTUREIntersects with primary structure every four oors

SUSPENDED WOOD ACOUSTIC CLG.Natural material to compliment concrete slab with perforations for air ow and improved acoustics, allows light housing and sprinkler lines to be concealed aboveRAISED FLOOR

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Grasshopper Work FlowGrasshopper was used as a design aid and to speed up and increase the precision of several tasks including design of the diagrid mullion system (above) and replicating floor plates vertically (right). Developing grasshopper scripts allowed for many iterations of the building form to be created and tested with grasshopper because of the minimal amount of time to create iterations of diagrid structural systems.

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SAN FRANCISCO AQUATIC CENTERCURRENT DESIGN STUDIO

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SAN FRANCISCO AQUATIC CENTERCURRENT DESIGN STUDIO

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UNIFYING ROOF ENTRANCE WATER COLLECTIONPROGRAM

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Spring 2015 16 WeeksProfessor Scott Murray + Marci UihleinPartner Joshua Chen The Structure Option Design Studio is the comprehensive design of an aquatics center in San Francisco. There is an emphasis on structural design as the building is a long-span structure with is calculated throughout the semester to withstand seismic events that occur in San Francisco.

Joshua and I are focusing on a building that can serve the community as more than a venue. As a center for exercise and competition, the building encourages healthy living and added program for hydrotherapy provides a retreat for growth, health and recovery. The building's form is driven by water collection on the roof and a double skin facade that functions as the building's exhaust system where the outside glazing temperature is below the dew point. This allows water to be collected out of the exhaust air to be processed through boifilters and used for gray water purposes. The roof form denotes entry to the building while providing both interior and exterior wells where the collection of water can be celebrated.

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Light Scoop Model

Mid-term solution

Element Performance

Initial model w/o skylights

Baseline Title 24 settingsWallFloorRoofGlazing U-FactorVTLSHGCInltration rate

R18.19R3.7R15.380.410.460.260.4

Final Solution w/ simulated ceramic frit pattern

Model settingsWallFloorRoofGlazing U-FactorVTLSHGCInlitration rate

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Sefaira Energy and Daylighting Analysis

copper-nickel roong to lap over prefabricated light scoop

8 metal decking fastened to HSS8x8x1/2

6 HSS6X.500 lateral member bolted to gusset plate

laminated safety glass of 1/4 glass + 1/2 cavity + 2x1/4 tempered glass with PVB lm

photovoltaic module on aluminum structuremounted to copper-nickel standing seam metal roof

copper-nickel roong to lap over prefabricated light scoop

copper-nickel locking seam metal roof,waterproof membrane, 5/8 DensGlass,5 (R-25) rigid insulation, 8 metal decking withpolyurethane spray foam insulation (R-20) in cavities,W16 x 40 steel beam, California Sycamore cladding

copper-nickel sot,steel framing, adjustable steel riser,chamfered W16 x 40 steel beam

Schock thermal break

2x4x10-0 California Sycamore lapped vertical siding,waterproof membrane, 2 rigid insulation (R-10), 8 metal studs 16O.C. with berglass insulation (R-15), 5/8 DensGlass, ush California Sycamore cladding

2x4x10-0 California Sycamore lapped vertical siding,waterproof membrane (aluminum sheet metal at base),2 rigid insulation, 12 conc. foundation wall

12 gravel ll, 6 perforated drain pipe,12x24 concrete footing

HSS10X.500 chord member with uorescent light xture,HSS6X.500 web members

6 metal stud framing with channels, gypsum ceiling, Lumionation LED luminaire - SS Series lighting xture

air return

Nedlaw living wall, vegitation embedded in 4 soil,air ltration to return duct

3 concrete ledge, water barrier, 2 drain pipe

1x4 California Sycamore guardrail cap 42H, 1 1/2 round California Sycamore handrail 36H

1 California Sycamore, 1/4 glass guardrail to extend 8 below ceiling through-bolted to W14 x 48 beam 8O.C.

perforated exhaust intake, exhaust air duct

concealed sprinkler head

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3 1/2 concrete over 1 1/2 metal decking,W14 x 30 steel beam, suspended 4 , steel channels, 5/8 type X gyp. board

6x14 endless pool with 1 1/2 grab bars

vegetative bioltration wallplants embedded in soil, planters, water barrier8 cmu backup wall with vertical reinforcement, horizontal ladder-type bracing with bond beam every fourth block

1 stained concrete cover with slip-resistant concrete deck treatment, 6 concrete slab, 12 gravel ll

92-0x82-0 pool with ADA lift and sloped ADA entry

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exhaust vent with operable glass louvers

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vierendeel lateral tie to mega-column w/steel cover plate to accomodate movement

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exhaust air jet nozzle

folded sheet steel drainage gutter w/2 drainage pipe to grey water system

exterior application stainless steel grate overintake trench

fresh-air intake with operable damper

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suspended ceiling w/ 5/8 type-X gypsum board

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1 1/2 acid stained nished oor screed,3 1/2 lightweight concrete topping, 1 1/2 metal decking,W10 x 39 oor beam to W16 x 67 girders,suspended ceiling w/ 5/8 type-X gypsum board

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copper-nickel locking seam metal roof, waterproof membrane, 5/8 DensGlass sheathing, copper-nickel sot,HSS purlins, adjustablte steel riser,chamfered W12 x 96 cantilever beam

structural thermal break pad connection from roof beam to HSS vierendeel truss structure

exhaust vent with operable glass louvers

1/2 laminated safety glass with gradiated sikscreen ceramic frit pattern

HSS vierendeel truss facade support structure w/ 1 horizontal ties,corrosion resistant coating

vierendeel lateral tie to mega-column w/steel cover plate to accomodate movement

W12x14 spandrel beam w/dead-load curtain wall anchors;stick-built inner-skin, double-glazed insulating glass unit

1/2 laminated safety vision-glass

exhaust air jet nozzle

folded sheet steel drainage gutter w/2 drainage pipe to grey water system

exterior application stainless steel grate overintake trench

fresh-air intake with operable damper

2 gravel bed, 30 ll, 12 gravel ll8 foundation drainage pipe to foundation drainage

12 exhaust air duct from swimming pool exhuast system w/seismic restraint brackets

5 rigid insulation (R-25), 8 long-span steel decking,folded steel frame on W12 x 96 roof framing

suspended ceiling w/ 5/8 type-X gypsum board

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interior curtain wall w/ 1 insulating glass unit,LED cove lighting xture on horizontal mullion

1 1/2 acid stained nished oor screed,3 1/2 lightweight concrete topping, 1 1/2 metal decking,W10 x 39 oor beam to W16 x 67 girders,suspended ceiling w/ 5/8 type-X gypsum board

LED diuse ceiling lighting xture

suspended wood ceiling, quartersawn california sycamore, sealed

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Fall 2015 3 WeeksProfessor Marci Uihlein

Pavilions have the capability of temporarily transforming a space to become a celebration of the present. Preserving this idea allows opportunity to create an occupiable pavilion that can create a place of excitement and joy for an occasion such as graduation. The pavilion becomes an icon to take pictures in front of and climb across as a symbol of graduating.

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Equivalent Lateral Force (ELF) ProcedureELF analysis is used for low-rise building applications where a horizontal force is applied to a building to imitate seismic forces that a building would undergo in a seismic event. Initial data and calculations are performed to find period length, seismic response coefficient and allowable drift for Champaign, Illinois. The structure was then modeled in SAP to analyze seismic performance.

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16" CONCRETE PIER FOUNDATION TO BEAR ON SOIL CAPABLE OF CARRYING MIN. 3,000 PSF. MINIMUM 3'-0" BELOW GRADE

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CLIMBING ROPE, VARIOUS COLORS

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In order to make the top of the structure accessible, a 100 PSF (gymnasium) live load was used in addition to an approximate 5 PSF dead load for climbing ropes. In the early stages of design the structure met the ground at 3 points, however after applying this live load the structure was evaluated and a fourth point was added (image above right). This made the design of this connection critical in order to ensure the lightness of the structure was maintained.

Two Primary Members, A and B are broken into 20 segments each for structural analysis in SAP 2000. Live, dead, and seismic loads are placed at each of these nodes for analysis using the following formulas:Normal Loading: 1.4D 1.2D + 1.6LSeismic Loading: 1.24D +1.0QE 1.2D + .5S

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Urban populations are on the rise and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. This has caused city planners, architects and investors to reconsider the ways in which green spaces can be integrated into our urban environments for their environmental and social benefits. Green space is the single element of the urban threshold which seeks to provide relief from everyday stresses and seeks to provide positive human interactions within them. Urban green space can easily get neglected because it does not, by itself, hold much value to land compared to what a new apartment or office tower may be able to bring in. However, urban areas with more green space tend to have significantly higher property values and cities have begun to embrace this to provide more landscaped relaxation space.

In regards to sustainability, green space has several functions. Biodiversity is critical to the food chain and lack of urban green space has driven bug, plant and animal species out of the cities we live in. Green space increases local bird population which helps to improve the ecology of the spaces in and around our cities. Heat island effect is another major issue in urban environments, caused by large thermal masses (roadways and walkways) capturing heat from sunlight which increases urban environment by ten degrees or more. Urban landscapes can reduce this effect and actually begin to create a cooling effect in these areas from evapotranspiration.

The next two projects look at ways to introduce green space and other programs to improve social, economic and environmental factors in the area. Vacant buildings are a natural part of cities as they progress and grow. Old properties become undesirable and need to be redefined. These vacant buildings also bring negative social and economic situations in their immediate surroundings which means neighboring property values tend to be reduced. One solution to this issue is to look at these existing structures as an opportunity for new green space which can actually increase local property values. Introducing program, such as urban farming, can provide new opportunities for social and economic situations in an area.

Green space can also be integrated to existing buildings to provide a new way of interacting in buildings. Common green roofs in urban environments are invisible to passersby which means that their effectiveness for engaging social interaction is greatly reduced. One way of redefining this green space in a multi-story program can be implementing a roof garden which has a slope to it. This move provides unique opportunities for space to be created on the roof garden and also makes the green space more visible from the street. This allows more people to occupy the green space because more people know of its location. Looking at the building form, in the case of a library, allows the program to be divided so that interaction can occur through the threshold of the green space, connecting the think tank to the main library stacks. Rethinking the way that green space interacts with a buildings program can provide unique opportunities for the buildings inhabitants while also increasing the number of people that might use the building.

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A CLOSER LOOK:GREEN SPACE IN THE CITY

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ADAPTIVE REUSEURBAN FARMING, EXISTING STRUCTURE

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Vacant buildings plague cities all around the world. Major costs typically need to be taken to either refinish or demolish old buildings for future development

Public space travels vertically from the ground plane, filling shaded voids between farm plots.

Existing structural systems can be reused after careful inspection and consideration.

Urban farms give layers of planted space to an existing building structure. These plots can be owned locally or by a market to sell produce to passersby.

Typical green space often consists of a flat space, filling a void between buildings. There are rarely elevation changes or significant points of interest within the site. Interaction is typically lacking because of a lack of program within the space.

Residences can be integrated on the north side of the site. People living here can own farm plots connected to their units or that are elsewhere on the site.

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SPRING 2013 4 WEEKSProfessor Brian Vesely

Urban blocks are plagued with vacant buildings which can reduce property values and morale of those who live nearby. These issues can both be addressed by using existing buildings to create usable public space in the form of urban farming for private, communal or commercial purposes.

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Forms and arrangements are explored in order to maximize available farm space with adequate sun light. Considerations for public space and residences were also made as a result of maximizing usable farm space.

This concept allows for many variances depending upon the existing building structural and local site conditions for optimization.

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URBAN LIBRARYDEPAUL CAMPUS

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SPRING 2013 8 WEEKSProfessor Brian Vesely

Libraries in an urban environment have recently begun to take on a new meaning. They are no longer just places to store books. Instead, they begin to embrace new technologies, offer collaborative space and can redefine urban architecture. Green space, when incorporated into a building, is frequently in the form of a roof garden which is unbeknown to passersby and even building inhabitants. Modifying this form can make the green space more visible from the street and also create a more interactive and unique environment for reading, relaxation and idea generation.

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Typical Green SpaceInvisible to passersby

Natural LightLight penetrates green space and provides space for private rooms

Increase VisibilityMore visibility means more people may use the space

AccessAllows users access to a variety of green spaces

Library StacksStacks can provide shaded and daylit spaces

InteractionThe full proposal allows interior study rooms, the stacks, and exterior green space to be visually connected in a variety of ways

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Perforated Drainage Pipe35 Angle of Repose

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CHICAGO OLYMPIC TRAININGNORTHERLY ISLAND

Nomination Spring 2015 Edward C. Earl Prize / Chicago AwardHonorable Mention 2015 Graduate Award for Design Excellence in Architecture

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Kayak Slalom Requirements

Kayak Slalom began to be practiced as a sport in the 1940's, eventually making its Summer Olympic debut in 1972. The event has been in every Summer Olympics since 1992 in Spain. The course itself can be man-made or natural but must be a class II-IV whitewater track. Artificial courses are made using foam blocks (image below) with powerful water pumps to develop a consistent current of water.

The track consists of an "upper pond" which is before the start line. This is an area where athletes can prepare before their race. After the start line are a series of slalom poles (gates) that are suspended which athletes have to navigate through. Obstacles including rocks and large water forces increase the difficulty of getting through the gates. The end of the track is a lower pool, which is a large body of water for rest at the end of a race. This lower pool is then connected to the upper pool by a kayak lift to bring athletes back to the start line.

Standard Olympic tracks are approximately 300 meters in length with a 2% slope (6 meters) with a water flow rate of 17 cubic meters per second. Training courses, however, vary extensively from this to appeal to more hardcore training or a more casual practice environment. These courses can also be used by citizens for white water rafting, though mostly for amusement purposes.

Cross Country Skiing & Biathlon Requirements

The cross-country ski track itself can be used by citizens for walking, running, biking, roller-skiing and roller-blading. Athletes can also use this space for outdoor training. Once Chicago's winter comes, the track becomes covered in snow, allowing for a fantastic training environment along Chicago's shoreline.

Cross country skiing has several different events in the Winter Olympics which means that a variety of courses and course lengths are required. These courses can have overlap, which helps the course to engage much of the island and provide many paths for training and performance.

The southern end of Northerly Island works very well for biathlon training and performance as there is space to provide a shooting range and penalty loop. Cross country skiing and biathlon have similar track requirements and thus the stand for spectators can be constructed with additional concessions at the southern end of the island.

The track can take many different forms and have a variety of grade changes which allows Northerly Island to shine. Small bridges can be constructed to cross the body of water in the middle of the island which is exciting for athletes and citizens using the trails during the summer. The cross country skiing event provides a lot of opportunity for professional athletes, athletic people and everyday citizens to engage with the new proposal for Northerly Island.

SPRING 2015 16 WEEKSProfessor CARL LEWIS

Building interaction typically occurs in closed corridors where people pass by each other on their way from one room to another. Interaction does not always have to occur nearby at the human scale, it can also begin to occur from afar via auditory and visual senses. Looking closely at how program is divided, interaction can begin to occur by a variety of users (public, athletes, trainers, staff, etc.) in a variety of ways.

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RIBBON ORGANIZATIONTraining facilities can be broken down into three main categories - court sports, water sports, and general training. The ribbon gives division to these spaces

PROGRAM INTERACTIONPenetrations in the ribbon allow views across the central atrium, encouraging a unique training environment beneficial to all levels of athletes.

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A LAP AROUND THE TRACK on the fourth floor quickly reveals the interactive and unique experience of the building's form. The track is 1/4 mile long and includes an indoor shooting range for biathletes training their breathing while shooting. Interaction is a condition of the building's form, allowing views from the track to nearly the entire building. Training areas, stadium seating, outdoor courses, the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan can all be experienced every single lap around the track.

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1/32 = 1-0 Preliminary Concept Modellaser-cut ribbon layers to express form

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1 = 300-0 Final Site ModelGrasshopper for Rhino was used in the development of a natural water pattern from Lake Michigan, derived from the site relief model. Once the script for waves was finalized, another script was used in automating the production of laser-cut files to layer sheets of acrylic, creating a unique acrylic representation of Lake Michigan as it meets Northerly Island.

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BEYOND THE RIDGESAGRADA FAMLIA

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FALL 2014 16 WEEKSProfessor Sara BartumeusPartner Yangyang Shao

Monuments serve as large scale location markers for those who pass by every day and as attractions to those visiting. Viewing of these monuments demands a variety of experiences along the way from physically viewing to the interactions that occur nearby. Creating a multi-layered site allows a dynamic experience with a variety of program, open space and memories to be formed when visiting La Sagrada Famlia whether on a daily basis or as a once in a lifetime occurrence.

BARCELONA [baar-suh-LOH-nuh] 1. a city framed by historic works of Antoni Guad2. tension developing between local citizens and visiting tourists as tourism skyrockets3. old city and small towns connected via Eixample (strict grid-plan with chamfered corners)4. built on the ideals and principles of the relationship between tight, private and open space

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CITY & BUILDING SCALE H-2H Buildings are experienced in a variety of scales from up close to far away, so what is it about these distances that is so important? Yoshinobu Ashihara begins to describe this scale in a way that breaks the building into pieces. Beginning from afar (roughly a distance twice that of the building's height) the user can experience the building as a whole. From a distance of half of the building's height and closer, the building is experienced in the form of its entry and some large scale details. The Sagrada Famlia falls between these two scales where a variety of masses and depth are present which allows opportunity to appreciate the building as a whole (2H), the main facade (1H) and finally the entrance itself, .25H. These distances all provide a difference sense of scale and a diverse interpretation of forms which, when highlighted, can enhance the experience of the monument.

VIEWS OF SAGRADA FAMILIA Currently there are very few places to see La Sagrada Famlia in its entirety, leaving most of its composition to be understood in parts. Opening two aligned blocks adjacent to the site will allow for this unique opportunity to experience the full height of the building once it is complete in 2026.

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VARIETY OF HUMAN SCALEA close, comfortable, seated environment between two people creates space for intimate and personal conversation.

A close encounter allows for place to hold medium conversation or grounds for two people meeting for the first time.

A more public conversation may occur at further distances, but topics would be very light and less personal.

Distance as far as D/H = 4 may be simple eye contact and a brief hello but would not likely contain a conversation for any duration of time.

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LEARNING FROM DISNEYMonuments have always been a fascination and reason for travel throughout time. While the public interest and intent of the monument has evolved from religious motivation to recreation, the way that people interact with these landmarks and monuments has evolved as well.

Cinderella's Castle is a prime example of a modern day monument. The prime motive for visiting Disney World is to experience thrill rides and Disney characters and this monument just happens to be in the background. To many people visiting a monument such as this is just as much about the experience of the surroundings as it is the monument. This brings new meaning to the monument itself as it is experienced so differently from different angles and from different distances and depending upon the pertinent activity.

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RIDGE [rij] noun1. artistically divides space and creates a sense of place at a variety of scales2. organized on a structural grid to promote movement angular to landmark3. places of gathering among large, open square4. vertical integration encouraged with pop-up art displays5. larger than life, one main ridge creates space for public performance and relaxation in the front lawn of the Sagrada Famlia

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EXISTING BLOCKS South of La Sagrada Familia

SURFACE to divide space into two layers

SURFACE RIDGES appeal to human scale and create variety of space

VEGETATION AND WATER creates a more relaxed setting

BUILDINGS REMOVED to create open public corridor

PROGRAM above and below surface for locals and tourists

SURACE HOLES allow light and interaction from above and below

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Thank you,Alex Chinderle

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