ANNA KAREL ARCHITECTURE
OBECTIVE.
I am the current President of iitAIAS, and Student Director for the AIA Illinois Board. I hope to serve others and create enviroments that enrich the community!
SKILLS
SOFTWARES
Rhino, Revit, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite, Vray, Lumion
PHOTOGRAPY
Digital, Film
MODEL MAKING
Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Wood, Foamcore, Chipboard
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECH
Started 2021 - Expected 2026
Architecture History/ Theory Specialization
DLR GROUP CHICAGO OFFICE
Interior Design Intern, Dec 2022 - May 2024
-Assisiting with Design Presentation
-FFE Hospitality Line Drawings
-Primary contact for Sales Reps and spear heading “Vendor Tuesdays”
Architecture Intern, May 2024 - August 2024
-Creating Renovation Documents for Hospitality
-Assisting with K-12 20 year plan
-Creating Signage plans
ENGLEWOOD WELLNESS CENTER
05 THE NEW FACTORY
01 REIMAGINING ROSELAND
The Roseland Theatre is an Adaptive Re-use project in Roseland. Revamping the original theatre to house community space and books, the Roseland Theatre uses a Glulam lattice structure to organize the program and unite the space.
Using the vacant lot next door, the outdoor space is activated with a theatre and elevated mound for seating and gatering. Prof. Sagobahn, Third Year
Vray and Rhino
Section Perspective
Program Diagram
1. Existing
2. Cut
3.Terrace 4.Assign Program
1.Reception + Gallery + Coffee
2.A dult + Display
3.Children + Teen Rhino 7
Rhino
Timber Roof System: Group and Connections
Beam Hanger Connection Moment Connection Plate and Gusset Connection
Vray and Rhino
Details, Physical 1/8” Model
Facade
Reading Area, Physical 1/8” Model
02 NEW COURTYARD
The New Courtyard is a new take on mixed-use housing. Taking inspiration from 8house, Estudio Mola, The New Courtyard provides residents with a shared working and study space. Additionally, through vertically organized units, the shared balconies provide residents with shared communal space..
West Elevation
Section B-B
Section A-A
Rhino 7 Line Drawins
Courtyard Collage Render, Photoshop/Lumion
03 8HOUSE ESTUDIO MOLA
8House by Estudio Mola was a group precedent project.with James Buatch, and Casey Heow. Based on the MCHAP cycle from 2022, the project was focused on modeling a succesful housing project.
I created the rhino model and laser files for the 1/8” scale model using photos and plans as a reference. . I also assisted with the construction and assembly.
1/8” Physical Model Front Facade
1/8” Physical Model, Underground Car Park
04 ENGLEWOOD WELLNESS CENTER
The Englewood Wellness Center focuses on health as a complex network of concepts. Whether it is health in regards to physical activity, mental health, or even general health; the Englewood Wellness Center seeks to promote health through programatic and subconcious means.
As a partner project with Norah Dignam, I created the Revit model, renders, floor plans, and structure.
Prof. Tinucci and Mills,
Collage Render, Vray and Revit
Diagram
1/32” Site Model, Englewood Nature Trail
1/32” Site Model, Halsted and 67th Street
STRING DIAGRAM
Using string, I created the different paths of different types of users. From Market users to health clinic users, the diagram displays the interconnectedness and crossing paths of different users that promote interaction and social health.
Embroidery Floss, Pins, Laser Etched Acrylic, Black FoamCore, MDF
Structural Glulam Diagram: Singular Operable Windows
Green House Effect
Knife plate
Threaded Rods Glued into Glulam
3”x6” Pine Glulam Member
4.5 Diameter Arch Pine Glulam Member
3”x12” Pine Glulam Beam
Conceleaed Beam Hanger
Vertical Shading
Structural Glulam Diagram: Standard Bay
Glulam Structure
05 THE NEW FACTORY
The new factory is an ode to Pilsen and Chinatown’s prior industrial history and the evolution of its relationship to recreation and advocacy.
The new factory is a resource. Serving the community through a continued multi-purpose boulevard, The New Factory also serves as a meeting place, as well as a space for continued education.
BOW TRUSS FRAMING
STEEL FRAMING + LOAD BEARING CMU WALLS
Structural Axon
HISTORIC CHICAGO BRICK FACADE, GLAZED WINDOWS
Interior Collage Render, Rhino 7 and Photoshop
1/8” Section Model
Bow Truss and Moment Model
Exterior and Interior Collage Renders
07 THE BENJAMIN: INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Working with DLR Group for two years, I had the opportunity to be exposed to both interior design and the archictural side of the office.
While I was working with the ID Team, I was able to assist with the design and modeling of the light fixture above. Using Sketchup and plugins to parametrically model the metal fins on a track between the columns.
FINISH PALETTEBEV
Assisted with selecting, ordering, and photographing finishes
THE BEVBATHROOM
Helped render elevations with photoshop for presentations
ELEVATION - VANITY WALL
WALL TILE COUNTERTOP
WALL SCONCES WALL TILE AT TUB
VANITY MIRROR PLAN FAUCET
On-Site Photo of progress taken by Tripti Kothovale
08 HYATT REGENCY INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
During my architectural internship with DLR Group I created the Construction Documents for the Renovation plans for the Chicago Hyatt Regency.
With Charlie Mcdaniel, I attended internal meetings with the client, outsourced interior design team, and lightning engineers. We went on site visits and noted initial conditions and looked at original plans to create an accurate renovation CD set in Revit.
EXISTING
Coordinating with ID team Elaine, I helped with the construction documents, making sure to accurately documenting the Reflected ceiling plan. In Revit, I drew and documented the replaced ceiling tiles/ gypsum and new light fixtures.
SHEET NOTES - PLAN
1 INSTALL NEW WALL TO WALL CARPET, REFERENCE INTERIORS FOR FINISHES AND DETAILS
3 INSTALL NEW TV, REFERENCE INTERIOR DESIGN
4 INSTALL NEW COLUMN COVERS TO BE 39 1/2" X 39 1/2" AT ALL COLUMNS. BLOCKING TO VARY DEPENDING ON EXISTING COLUMN SIZING; SEE INTERIOR PLANS FOR FINISH AND DETAIL OF NEW COLUMN COVER;
With the Hyatt Regency renovation, I also documented different bathroom layouts. Making sure to document ADA turn clearences, foot wells, and new fixtures. It wasn’t a complete gut, so I also had to keep track of what was