CALEB DREIBELBIS
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO UNDERGRADUATE
RESUME
CALEB DREIBELBIS 402-681-3020
CDREIBELBIS2@HUSKERS.UNL.EDU
CAREER GOALS
8202 N. 279TH ST. VALLEY, NE 68064
GOALS When looking at where I want my career to head, I am looking to join a firm that will push my limits and make me expand past my comfort zone. My goal is to get a better understanding of what to expect past college. While my main areas of interest are in categories of assembly and recreational buildings, I am wanting to reach outside these areas to get a better understanding of the field as a whole.
UNDERGRADUATE IN ARCHITECTURE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
3rd Year Architecture Student Minor - Landscape Architecture 2020- Present 3.74 GPA
DOUGLAS COUNTY WEST HIGH SCHOOL VALLEY, NE 2016-2020 4.44 GPA High School Diploma
TWIN RIVERS YMCA VALLEY, NE
Title: Lifeguard 2018 - 2020
Description:Supervisedtheactivitiesofswimmersbyenforcingrulesandregulations whilemaintainingasafeenvironmentforoccupantsofthespace.
Promotion : Assistant Pool Manager 2020 - 2021 Description:Provideleadershipandsupervisiontolifeguardstafftoensurequality serviceandcleanlinessforoccupantsofthespace.Maintaincommunicationbetween managersandlifeguardstaff.
Promotion : Pool Manager 2021 - Present Description:Provideleadershipforallpoolstaff.Ensurepoolmaintainsstateand federalstandardsandregulations.Provideschedulinginputandaddressaccountability ofstaff.Maintainandtrainstafftoensureskillsarekepttostandardandpooloccupants feel safe in the environment.
ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION JOB EXPERIENCE SKILLS
NMA BRICK WALL
COMPETITION
Description: Design a wall using masonry techniques with our own touch to how it is laid out and the type of bricks and patterns used.
TECHNICAL Strong: Rhino, V-Ray, Lumion, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign Intermediate: Revit, Enscape, Grasshopper
PERSONAL Engineering Background, Problem-Solver, Communication, OpenMinded, Attention to Detail, Leadership
Volunteer NATIONAL ROBOTICS ACADEMY INC VALLEY, NE
Title: Mentor 2020 - Present
Description:Non-profitbrokenofffromtheDCWestRoboticsprogramwhichis dedicatedtowardsSTEMeducationandroboticscompetitions.Rightnowweare workingtoexpandtheroboticsprogramtoallowmorepeopletohaveaccesstothe materialsandeducationintheSTEMfield.Wementorroboticsteamswhichcompeteon aworldwidescaleintheVEXRoboticsCompetitions.
ABOUT ME
HELLO,
My name is Caleb Dreibelbis and I am a third year undergraduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am majoring in Architecture while also pursuing a minor in Landscape Architecture. I was born and raised in Nebraska and have always been a fan of being active and always being up to something. That, I suppose, is where my interest in designing recreational buildings and assembly buildings comes from. This portfolio is a collection of my work during my time at UNL, as well as a specific hobby of mine that has lead to and inspired a lot of my work. I hope to demonstrate my passion for architecture as well as some unique qualities I can bring to the table to show my interest in learning more about the profession.
CONTENT
EDUCATION
THE LINCOLN FILM MUSEUM
AN EXPLORATION INTO WHEN FILM BECOMES REALITY FALL 2022 ELECTIVE STUDIO INSTRUCTOR:
DAVID NEWTON
The Lincoln Film Museum, inspired by the works of the director Steven Spielberg in his film Schindler’s List, was designed to bring light to the idea of film and how it has played out throughout history. The museum brings into play Spielberg’s ideas of contrast and how he uses those to create strong emotional shifts through transitions and symbols. The goal is to not only give viewers a new perspective on the world of film but also allow the layout and design of the building to play into how the spaces are seen and enjoyed by the viewers.
When looking at the museum's placement, the surrounding area has a historic atmosphere, with the vast amounts of old brick buildings on campus and
downtown. My idea was to contrast the surrounding buildings by creating a monolithic-like structure, made of a dark composite cladding formed from recycled wood fibers and superheated plastic, and a dome peeking out the top.
The inside of the museum is vastly different than what viewers experience on the outside. The central area is designed with a spiral ramp that is supposed to imitate people progressing their way through a film. Four large glass walls sit centralized on the exterior of each side to create a unique environment, either looking towards the city of Lincoln or back towards the central atrium where the dome and spiral ramp sit.
Figure3: Outdoor Representation
Figure4: Section Perspective
This was the point of the process where I was figuring out what building design I liked and how the structure behind it would work. This is where the Monlithic design came into play. The structure was a bit of a challenge witht he center being hollowed out to fit the dome.
This chart breaks down the key elements of Schindler's List that provide strong, emotional shifts in the film.
The chart shows the different shot types, symbols, and transitions where contrast was used to influence the audience's feel towards a scene.
THE GOGALLERY
THE UNDERSTANDING OF VOLUME AND SPACES FALL 2021 ELECTIVE STUDIO INSTRUCTOR:
CRAIG BABEThe GoGallery was designed to help get a better understanding of how the volumes of a room can change how a room is perceived. This was my first real take on designing spaces and working on a site. The shapes of the rooms where taken from the geometry of the Sheldon Museum located on the UNL campus.
My intent when designing the rooms was to draw from the symmetry of the Sheldon Museum and incorporate different architectural features into them. One of the most intriguing features of The Sheldon is that none of the design of the facade never falls on a straight
path. The rooms that were created were designed with a similar intent in the sense that I wanted them to feel unnatural and not just the typical box that one expects when entering a room.
The last feature that I drew upon was the idea of designing organic rooms with and inorganic layout to them. The intent behind this was to create suspense when moving from room to room. The idea that they can't see what they are about to walk into sparks an curiosity that would draw viewers toward the different spaces.
During this process I went from drawing out different geometric features of the Sheldon to making volumes by extracting the shapes that I had found. I stuck with symmetrical and organic shapes because I knew I wanted to do a unorganic layout when I was designing the museum. The contrast between the two factors would create an experience of its own when moving through the museum.
Figure13:VolumeLineUp
Figure14: SiteContext
Figure18: Section
FOOD FOLLY
MAKING THE MOST WITH WHAT YOU HAVE SPRING 2022 ELECTIVE STUDIO INSTRUCTOR: ERNESTO SANCHEZ ANDRADE
The idea of rainwater collection is an ongoing topic of discussion as the amount of drinkable water continues to deplete. This folly was designed around supplying enough water through rainwater collection that additional plumbing would not be necessary. In addition to the rainwater collection, the area is designed to be used as an outdoor kitchen and seating area in a small 25x25 sq/ft space.
The design is inspired by the Hemeroscopium House which uses precise weight distribution and cantilevers to create inner volumes that are used for various activities. From the house, I made a model that I thought best
represented the important attributes that allowed it to stand and began to design my folly.
The folly was to be built upon a cage suspended above a reflective pool. The cage would hold the kitchen and seating while being held up by a beam and column structure to the side which would counteract the weight of the cage using a large boulder at its end. The roof of the folly is slightly slanted to allow for water to run along its exterior to the filter which is attached to a tank used by the sink and allows excess water to drain into the reflective pool.
This model was completed by cutting thin strips off of each piece of wood to represent the curves and divots that are shown in the Hemeroscopium House's I-Beams and channels (Shown Above). It then came down to calculations and how much weight would be allowed to cantilever on each side while maintaining a stable structure.
The exploded axonometric drawing is meant to draw attention to the individual features that allow the folly to function as it should. It shows the different columns, boulders, and I-Beams that interact with one another to create the correct weight distribution so that the kitchen and seating does not all into the reflective pool below.
THE PREFAB LOUNGE BRINGING A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO INTERNATIONAL DINING SPRING 2022 ELECTIVE STUDIO INSTRUCTOR: ERNESTO SANCHEZ ANDRADE
PARTNER: BRIAN MONK
The Prefab Lounge was a group project where we were tasked with creating a greenhouse, restaurant, and residency for the cooks all in one. The idea was that on a monthly rotation, chefs from all over the world would be brought in and cook at the restaurant for a month. We wanted to create an area that felt inviting and friendly for the people of the area on the outside, but a switch in the atmosphere when walking through the doors and while eating.
The outside is designed to fit with the country-like theme of Nebraska. A wooden barn façade surrounds the exterior with a random pattern of slits that act like windows to allow light into the interior. On either side of the building is an outcropping that contrasts with one another. To the north, the lower half sticks out and is
where the seating is located. On the south side, there is the greenhouse the cantilevers out over the walkway that leads to the front doors. This is the focal point meant to draw the attention of people passing by. A slanted window connects the two areas to show the path the food takes from processing to being put on a plate and fed to diners.
The first floor is designed to allow the cooks to have their own space while cooking, though they are still visible for diners to watch them work their magic. The upstairs is dedicated toward the residency of the chefs and for the greenhouse to thrive and get the most sunlight. Overall, the inside is set to have an easy flow from space to space while maintaining a thrilling experience for anyone who wished to dine at the Prefab Lounge.
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