B. Arch, Illinois Institute of Technology 2019-2024
Studied abroad in Italy, 2022.
Worked closely with licensed Architects to develop projects with a realistic and artistic vision.
Experience
Building Assistance Tech 3 Months - 2023
Produced simple construction documents for internal use by the school.
Aided in the creation of new furnishings to accommodate the growing population of IIT.
Awards
Eagle Scout
IIT Spring Awards
Dean’s List
2019 - Designed and built a project benefiting a local sports team.
2024 - Nominated for “Laminated Lofts” studio project.
2022 - Received 3 times, for exemplary academic achievements.
Extracurriculars
AIAS
Professional Development Team
NCARB Student Licensing Advisor
NOMAS Summer Design Competition Captain
Architecture
Line; Bridgeport 1-5
Art and Furniture
6-11
Precedent: The Lantern Pavilion 12-14
The Sotille Lounge 15-16
Lofts 17-23
Stream
Woodlawn Center of Fine Arts
Laminated
Stream Line; Bridgeport
Aaron Lee, Anya Mehta-Rao, Becky Wah Illinois Institute of Technology 2023
Professors Ann Lui, Brian Lee, Craig Reschke
Stream Line; Bridgeport is an affordable housing proposal for the Chinese American Service League to provide more housing for seniors within the community. With only 6 weeks to fully develop the project from scratch, and a need for expandable housing a streamlined construction approach was chosen.
Pre-Fabricated modules that are shipped on site and stacked on top of each other similar to a cargo ship. There are 4 modules that are shifted to allow for more light exposure.
2 bedroom
1 bedroom
Studio
The 4 modules are quickly delivered on site then stacked on top of each other and connected utilizing hardware that is already apart of each module. Plumbing, ducts and electrical cables are already apart of the modules and just need to be connected to each other during the process of stacking.
This type of construction easily allows for a housing project to be built quickly and efficiently, as while the concrete foundations cure the modules can be fabricated and stored. This method of construction also allows for continued stacking in the future if more housing is ever required
East Section
Wall Section Rhino 7, Adobe Illustrator
S.PitneyCt.
S. Benson St. S.ArcherAve.
W. 31st St.
Ground Plan
Rhino 7, Adobe Illustrator
Rhino 7, Adobe Illustrator
Woodlawn Center of Fine Arts
1100 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL
Aaron Lee, Abhishek Chaudhari Illinois Institute of Technology
2022
Professor: Vladimir Radutny
The Woodlawn Center of Fine Arts is designed with a focus on educating and providing services for the community.
These services include a resident artist that also hosts courses at the museum, an artist workshop and a cafe to bring in more locals.
The project is divided into 3 main areas that focus on each of the primary goals of the project as shown in the diagram on the right.
Gallery
Public Service
Education
Exploded Building Diagram Rhino 7, Adobe Illustrator
Ground Floor
Rhino 7, Adobe Illustrator
There is intention with the project’s energy efficiencies. Direct sunlight is prevented through the overhang and absorbed into the aluminum clad panels. Indirect sunlight is the only natural light that is intentionally allowed into the building to prevent damage to most of the art pieces.
Sunlight Exposure
Exposure
Radiation Exposure
Exposure
Sunlight
Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Cove.Tool
Radiation
Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Cove.Tool
Spatial Daylight Autonomy
The structure is cantilevered off of two concrete walls, allowing for the ground floor to breath without the need for a large quantity of load bearing walls.
All utilities are obscured by a drop ceiling made of light emitting panels to provide a soft glow throughout the museum.
Building Section
Rhino 7, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
W 40 x 593 Deep Beam
W 24 x 84 Beam
W 6 x 9 Beam
Concrete Panel
Light Panels
Ventilation
Wood Floor
Gravel
Butt Joint Glass
Steel Mullion
Interior Rendering Rhino 7, Adobe Photoshop
Exterior Rendering
Exterior Rendering
Rhino 7, Adobe Photoshop
Rhino 7, Adobe Photoshop
Detail Model Fiber boards, Wood, Acrylic
Precedent: The Lantern Pavilion
Langgata 22, 4306 Sandnes
Norway
Drawings by: Aaron Lee
Illinois Institute of Technology 2019
Professor: Ezgi Bay
The Lantern Pavilion is a unique project found in Norway, it is designed to function as a shelter and a light during the long winter months common to Norway.
Structural Model
Bass Sticks, Section of roofing removed to reveal the connections
Section Drawing Hand Drafted, enhanced in Illustrator
Section Drawing Hand Drafted,
Collaged Isometric Rendering Hand Drafting, Rhino 6, V-Ray, Adobe Photoshop
The Sottile Lounge
Aaron Lee
Illinois Institute of Technology
2023
Professor John Kriegshauser
The Sottile Lounge is an intentionally thin chair designed to take advantage of the increased strength of materials as they bend.
Ash is the primary wood species chosen for its ability to resist damage as it bends.
The fabric is a mesh that conforms to the shape of the body as one relaxes in the lounge
The Sottile Lounge
The Chicago Municipal Lost and Found
Aaron Lee
Illinois Institute of Technology
2024
Professor John Ronan
Laminated Lofts is a proposal to be The Chicago Municipal Lost and Found headquarters in Printer’s row, just south of the loop. Plywood is a highly versatile and strong material. Utilizing the strengths of plywood’s ability to laminate the Laminated Lofts creates grand spaces to elevate the concept of a lost and found.
5’ x 10’ laminated
10’ plies are laminated
New 20’ x 30’ panel is made
Panels are milled
Fins are transported to site Fins are fastened together One Tree is made
