Christopher Heintz
Kansas State University 2021-2025
My design approach centers around contextually informed projects that celebrate the historical and socio-cultural impacts of architecture and the users.
My hobbies consist of powerlifting, photography, sketching, immersing myself into cultures and maintaining a strong connection with friends and family.
708.927.0662
caheintz34@gmail.com
Homer Glen, IL. USA
LinkedIn @ christopher-heintz-arch
Hand Sketching
College of Architecture, Planning and Design | Kansas State University
American Electric Construction Company, Schaumburg IL
Electrical Trainee / Shop-hand
- Assisted with construction, management, and job site organization
- Observed design impacts on the construction process
- Worked under tight deadlines, enhancing problem-solving skills
- Contributed to innovative, team-driven project solutions
Menards, Homer Glen IL
Sales/Inventory Associate
- Developed strong customer interaction and needs assessment skills
- Adapted to diverse customer needs in a dynamic environment
- Applied problem-solving to maintain workplace quality and branding
Kansas State University, Manhattan KS
Masters of Architecture
- Engaged in a highly collaborative learning environment, merging interests with career goals
- Developed a deep appreciation for context, environment, and human connections
- Expanded knowledge in history, visual arts, and architecture
- Studied architecture abroad for a semester, gaining international experience
Lockport Township High School, Lockport IL
High School Diploma
- Explored diverse academic interests to build a strong educational foundation
- Developed interests in anthropology, history, and foreign languages
- Participated in Track & Field, fostering discipline and teamwork
Manko Design Competition Award
First Place
- First Place ($5,000) winner in the Fall 2024 Manko Design Competition at Kansas State University
- Competed in a multi-studio design challenge focused on holistic design, integration, spatial planning, and architectural systems
- Recognized for excellence in cohesiveness and detail development
Dean’s Student Advisory Council, Kansas State University
Treasurer
- Collaborated with student leaders to organize events within the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design
- Provided oversight on college and university-wide initiatives
- Aided in establishing a Club Fund as treasurer to support student event funding and allocation
Site Map
An entry that is embedded in the context
Facade Assembly
Roof Construction:
Galvanized Sheet Steel Standing Seam Roofing
Sealant Layer
Vapor Barrier
6in Rigid Foam Insulation
3-1/2in Cross Laminated Timber
3/4in Oak Veneer MDF Panel
Galvanized Sheet Steel Coping
Tapered Glued Laminated Timber Beam
Sheet Steel Cladding w/ Flashing
24x8in Glued Laminated Beam
Double Pane Fixed Insulation Glazing
Manko 2450FS Aluminum Storefront System w/ Black
Finish
2x1in Oak Veneer MDF Slats
8x8in Glued Laminated Column
9x4-1/4 Sloped Glued Laminated Sill
Floor Construction:
3/4in Oak Flooring
3-1/2in Cross Laminated Timber
12x6in Glued Laminated Beam
Ceiling Construction:
1/2in Oak Veneer MDF Panel
4in Rigid Foam Insulation
Railing Construction:
Aluminum Top Cap w/ Black Finish
1/2in High Strength Safety Glass
Aluminum Glass Receiver
IPE
Community, Retreat, Identity
Council Grove, KS.
Spring 23
The Council Grove Public Library forms from a trio of limestone volumes, each delineating the building’s diverse programmed spaces while discreetly containing its core services. Between these solid forms, interspersed voids create a sheltered grove—spaces of pause and quiet connection. Rooftop terraces extend this dialogue upward, offering moments of reflection and visual ties to the surrounding limestone hills and the town’s life below. As a civic landmark and communal threshold, the library is designed to engage with downtown Council Grove and invite all community members into shared spaces for learning, gathering, and contemplation.
Communal spaces with a visual continuity
Contextual Refuge
Refuge: Little Island
Refuge: Highline
South Elevation
East-West Section
West Elevation
Connection, Expression, Reverence
Topeka, KS.
Fall 23
The Kaw Cultural Center seeks to reestablish the connection between downtown Topeka and the Kaw River, honoring the deep historical ties of six Native American Nations to the land. The building is shaped around spaces of cultural expression—a council chamber, classrooms, auditorium, and workshops—where traditions and knowledge can be shared and celebrated. Users approach the center through a pathway that weaves into the landscape, guided by an observation tower that serves as a landmark, emerging from the core of governance. As the journey unfolds, the building reveals itself at the river’s edge, with a boldness that honors the river’s significance.
Perception
Sub-Level
An approach rooted in wayfinding
Auditorium Section
Galleries & Classroom Section
