Elijah Rutkowski Architecture Portfolio

Architecture Portfolio

Elijah Rutkowski

t. 989.763.3140 e. eli.rutkowski@gmail.com

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Render for Rail Trail Lights Public Art Installation - Preliminary Design

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ELIJAH RUTKOWSKI STATEMENT

Charlotte, NC

989.763.3140

eli.rutkowski@gmail.com

Astute design student highly skilled in conceptual design and sustainable building design. A talented individual offering dynamic skills and a passion for working on successful commercial and community projects.

EDUCATION Masters of Architecture -University of North Carolina At Charlotte Architecture Charlotte, North Carolina

Academic Work

- Expected 2024

Bachelor of Arts - Southern New Hampshire University Social Media Marketing Manchester, New Hampshire - May 2020

Associate of Arts - Mid Michigan Community College Business Studies Mount Pleasant, Michigan - December 2016

WORK HISTORY

Designer - 05/2022 - Current Studio Dickey Charlotte, NC • Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.

• Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.

• Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.

• Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.

• Ran material tests to accentuate the project goals.

• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.

Research Assistant - 05/2023 - 08/2023 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC • Draft reports, research papers, and presentations summarizing research findings and conclusions.

• Collaborate with senior researchers and professors to plan and execute research projects • Conduct literature reviews and gather relevant academic papers and publications related to architectural research.

Teaching Assistant - 09/2022 - 12/2022 University of North Carolina at Charlotte • • • • • •

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Charlotte, NC Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.

Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.

Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.

Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.

Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.

Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.

Strong Technical Detailing Skill Team Collaboration Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills Site Analysis 3D Rendering Time Management

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01. Indulgent Disillusionment

Summer 2022 Architecture Studio

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04. Living Factory

Fall 2023 Architecture Studio

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02. Intersectional Symbiosis

Spring 2023 Architecture Studio

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03. Coming Home

Fall 2022 Architecture Studio

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05. Light Spaces II

Spring 2022 Architecture Studio

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06. Androgyny in Vogue

Fall 2021 Architecture Studio

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07. Misc Work

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Summer 2021

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02. Gold Rush

Fall 2022/ Spring 2023

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02. Irwin Creek Greenway

Summer 2023

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Professional Work 01. Rock Hill

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Indulgent Disillusionment

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The Case for a Floating Miami Residential Housing

Miami Beach and all three different configurations of the housing types placed on varying flooded beachfront. These structures are meant to withstand the weathering of waves and natural surroundings.

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As global warming continues to be a catastrophic issue especially for coast cities, Miami is in extreme danger to flood. This project looked at the current housing typologies within the city of Miami and attempted to fix the potential flooding issue. I chose to take the Miami Art Deco typology and iterate it into a large housing type.

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Underwater city

Line drawings of typical Miami Art Deco The project was initiated with line drawings and precedent studies of the selected typology.

Through the process, the design started to develop upon itself with my three units (as seen above). Combining the art deco typology with coast and water, lead me to an exploration of an underwater city. Later this idea turned into a floating design that cascaded into the beach.

Miami is pricing out many of the residents that make it a cultural hub, this project was meant to solve the homeless and low income housing crisis. By setting the houses out of the water, the building was reminiscent of Stiltsville, a community of houses on stilts in the ocean.

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Living Factory

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Business incubator and Co-op Adaptive Reuse

Architecture plays a pivotal role in environmental sustainability, and architects have a critical responsibility to minimize carbon emissions throughout the design process. The objective is to establish a business incubation system that harnesses agriculture and commerce to efficiently use available resources.

The building’s design focuses on sustainability by incorporating net-zero practices, such as rainwater collection, solar power, and carbon sequestering materials. This architectural approach not only promotes eco-friendliness but also re-imagines how people engage with historical factory spaces, transforming them from mechanical spaces into vibrant green environments

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As our society shifts from the industrial era to a service-based economy, disused warehouses are evolving into innovative hubs, taking advantage of the spatial opportunities they offer. This transformation has given rise to the Agritech Innovation Hub, a collaborative initiative working in close partnership with Charlotte’s local farmers to enhance crop yields.

EAST ELEVATION

1” = 20’ - 0”These farmers are integral members of a locally sourced grocery store cooperative, providing the1” = 20’ - 0”

community with accessible grocery options. Moreover, this business incubator also serves as a resource for restaurants and retail, offering a platform for entrepreneurial growth in Charlotte.

EAST ELEVATION 1” = 20’ - 0”

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SECTION A-A 1” = 20’ -0”

SECTION A-A 1” = 20’ -0”

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Protection

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Supply

Intersectional Symbiosis

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Parti Diagram

Growth

Girl's School and Community Center Education Project

6” The intersection of humans and bees occurs at the school, which serves as an educational institution for young girls.

The primary aim is to provide these girls with knowledge and skills that will elevate their social status within the country and open doors to better job opportunities.

Beekeeping in Tanzania is a legally protected practice, and the community center will be utilized as a beekeeping school for other women in the community. This initiative will enable more women to incorporate bee products into their daily lives and generate additional income by selling surplus honey. Through a symbiotic relationship, humans and bees mutually protect and assist one another.

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Masonry construction encompasses various forms worldwide, serving as a versatile solution for different needs. In rural areas like Ifakara, Tanzania, it is the predominant method of building using bricks and concrete blocks. This region, known for its prevalence of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, presents an opportunity to utilize the built environment as a defense against them. A new type of concrete block, easily manufactured by rural builders, will be employed in this project. This block is made in a shape that alludes to bee hives. The unique shape also allows openings for the bees to enter and exit the hives.

5. Interior Wall

1. Honeybee 1.Entrance Honeybee Entrance

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Harvest Door 2. Harvest

Interior 6. Interior hive 6.6.floor Interior hivehive floor floor

Additionally, addressing social inequalities, an all-girls boarding school focusing on agriculture and beekeeping is established. The school integrates honeybees and their hives within the walls for protection, supply, and growth. Lavender and Sage fields further contribute to repelling mosquitoes. Human efforts ensure hive protection and provide homes, while bees aid in pollination and honey production, fostering both educational and ecological growth.

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Honeycomb 3. Honeycomb Frames Frames Frames 7. Arched Covering Arched Covering Honeycomb 4.

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The intersection of humans and bees occurs at the school, which serves as an educational institution for young girls. The primary aim is to provide these girls with knowledge and skills that will elevate their social status within the country and open doors to better job opportunities. Beekeeping in Tanzania is a legally protected practice, and the community center will be utilized as a beekeeping school for other women in the community. This initiative will enable more women to incorporate bee products into their daily lives and generate additional income by selling surplus honey. Through a symbiotic relationship, humans and bees mutually protect and assist one another.

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Masonry construction encompasses various forms worldwide, serving as a versatile solution for different needs. In rural areas like Ifakara, Tanzania, it is the predominant method of building using bricks and concrete blocks. This region, known for its prevalence of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, presents an opportunity to utilize the built environment as a defense against them. A new type of concrete block, easily manufactured by rural builders, will be employed in this project. This block is made in a shape that alludes to bee hives. The unique shape also allows openings for the bees to enter and exit the hives.

Additionally, addressing social inequalities, an all-girls boarding school focusing on agriculture and beekeeping is established. The school integrates honeybees and their hives within the walls for protection, supply, and growth.

Lavender and Sage fields further contribute to repelling mosquitoes. Human efforts ensure hive protection and provide homes, while bees aid in pollination and honey production, fostering both educational and ecological growth.

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Coming Home

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Crematoriam and Chapel Funerary Project

The project is a crematorium with a columbarium on site. This project was placed on a historic site and was meant to be a challenge with the topography. Dealing with the sensitive topic of death and burial, this project used the "home" iconography as the driver for the main design idea. Creating a place that holds and provides services for the recently departed as well as comforting the family was a goal for this project. The segmented roofline was intented to contain special spaces within the ritual of death and burial.

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This studio dealt with handcrafted models as a vessel to produce architecture. We were encouraged to use manual modes of representation and iterations. The small "house" structures are the columbaria that are surrounded by nature as a way for people to enjoy time with their departed loved ones.

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Crushing Weight of Expectation

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Light Spaces Housing

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Located in the NoDa neighborhood in Charlotte, NC, this housing project was an exploration of light and shadow.

Formal expression came from iterating with linework over images that have dynamic lighting. Creating a space for artists to live and work within a space that evokes artistic expression was a goal. The idea that artists would be inspired in a building that was also inspired by great art.

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Rendered Perspective

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Sketch Model iteration

One of the earliest ideas for this project was to set a seemingly heavy object on top of slender members. This juxtaposition would carry the rest of the project through to the end. A photograph of a Tadao Ando building was used to create line work that I would use as a base for 3D modeling.

Starting with the levitating bulk structure and the diagonal cut, the idea was to find a way to connect the two opposite sides. Using the slender members to hold up one of the visually heaviest objects was important to create a visual asymmetry. Allowing the corner to seemingly break but never actually touching the ground was intended to evoke an anxious expression. This architectural move meant to shift perspective from the exterior had a different motive for the interior space.

The interior is open and minimal with tall ceilings and rooftop access. This buildings essence was meant to carry the artists negative anxiety emotions while providing a sense of place and calm.

This residency holds room for two artists to live in Charlotte's old arts district to feel inspired by the daily life surrounding the house.

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Final Model

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Androgyny in Vogue

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Fashion School Cultural Center

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Inspired by the embroidery technique of Smocking and the act of furrowing, this fashion school was intended to push the boundaries of androgyny through fashion design. Placed in the socially affirming city of Stockholm, the school would not have push back on its teaching and therefore create fashion that many people would never attempt.

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This school would be in a design inspired by the rich folds of a furrowed garment. Creating the fashion house was intended to have a public gallery that also was a permanent runway for thesis fashion designers.

Rendered Perspective

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Learning a new craft based on sewing techniques to understand the logic of how the material will work and play amongst itself with tension of a thread. This taxonomy shows the many iterative processes that were used to find specific fold types. By showing the corresponding logic of the threads next to the images of the furrowed fabric the expressions and spacial qualities emerge within the fabric.

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Ubiquitous in America Architecture

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SOLAR PANELS ROOFING MEMBRANE 5/8” PLYWOOD. SLOPED TO DRAIN WOOD JOISTS BATT INSULATION R38 MIN VAPOR BARRIER 5/8” PLYWOOD CEILING

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AXONOMETRIC 1” STUCCO ON NETTING TYVEK 3/4” PLYWOOD BATT. INSULATION. R21 MIN. 2X6 STUDS AT 16” O.C.

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5” SLAB - WWF 10X10 REINFORCED 2” RIGID INSULATION

ENTRANCE LIVING ROOM

FILTER FABRIC 2” RIDGID INSULATION DRAINAGE MAT WATERPROOFING CONCRETE FOUNDATION

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FILTER FABRIC 4” FOOTING DRAINS CONCRETE SPREAD FOOTING

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This Wall Section of a ubiquitous home in the United States was a way to familiarize ourselves to the built world through materials. Understanding where we may look to purchase these materials for any sort of building project is necessary for any designer.

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1” STUCCO ON NETTING TYVEK 3/4” PLYWOOD BATT. INSULATION. R21 MIN. 2X6 STUDS

PLYWOOD SPHERE 2X6 STUDS AT 16” O.C.

ROOF WINDOW AXONOMETRIC DETAIL 1/4” = 1’ - 0”

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Rock Hill

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Urban Re-development

Perspective Render Collage

Perspective Render Collage

Renders of redevelopment for the City of Rock Hill to create a more walkable city.

Perspective Render Collage

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Gold Rush

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Light Rail Trail - Community Art Project

Student Led art installation called Gold Rush to allude to Charlotte's being the first gold rush and to the city's prominence in the banking industry. This is made out of gold spray painted wood members, and gold filmed plastic sheets.

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This project took a small team that include Sierra Grant, Sage Duffy, Sarika Merchant, and Rachel Dickey. This installation was an incredible team effort through many design phases up until the opening of the Light Rail Trail. This was placed behind the restaurant Flower Child during the exhibition.

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Irwin Creek

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Trellis Cable Clamp

Irwin Creek Greenway

Acrylic Vessel studies to be placed on the main structure. Rigorous material tests took place in order to ensure proper delight.

Using community members plaster cast hands to create the distinct vessel shape. Tested with bright neon acrylic with differing patterns and shapes.

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2” Steel Bar for Oculus

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Clamping Two-Piece Shaft Collars

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1/8” Galvanized steel cable rope

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1/8” Wire Rope Clip

1/16” Galvanized steel cable rope

Heat Formed Vessels

Cable Rope Stops

Hardware diagrams that are used in this ongoing project to show where elements of the vessels will be placed around the greenway threshold. This threshold is a starting point on a green pedestrian path through Charlotte.

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