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Emily Mair University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.Arch Candidate 2024 Architecture Portfolio

A Little Bit About Me Hi, I'm Emily! I am a junior at UIUC pursuing a degree in Architecture with a minor in Landscape Architecture. I am passionate about the evolution and creation of spaces and imagining new ways to fabricate the built environment.

During my time at UIUC, I have become skilled in concept development, graphic design, peer critiques, model building, woodworking, and fabrication.

I am the current the President of the Society of Business Management in Architecture, an organization which explores the many career paths available to those with an Architecture degree. We connect members with peers and leaders in the field and teach valuable networking skills.

Outside of the studio, I enjoy reading, crafting, rock climbing, camping and hiking.

The Urbana Marketplace May 2023

The Urbana Marketplace is a tensile structure with the goal of gathering community members and organizing a fresh food market in the heart of Urbana, Illinois. The market is strategically organized to promote comfortable and efficient circulation within the building.

The market is a multifunctional space. The majority of its square footage is taken up by a variety of market stalls. These stalls are organized by category and consist of fresh meats, fish, produce and hand-crafted goods. Adjacent to the food stalls is a food court. A raised platform separates the eating and gathering space from the high circulation of the market stall space. The platform continues outdoors for a more versitile eating experience. Additionally, the public outdoor plaza located on the ___ end of the building can be utilized for temporary stalls, live music or events to engage the greater Urbana community.

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Structurally, the market consists of a steel frame aided by cables to create a unique tensile roof form. The steel beams support the roof material, pushing it upwards while the cables in turn force the material down, creating a unique form. The roof is a semi-transparent canvas material and is composed of two layers with an air pocket in between to aid in temperature regulation.

The final design draws inspiration from several study model iterations as seen below.

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A Catwalk Around the Bark will be a public resource center in Albany Park, Chicago, which allows guests to visit with companion animals for the sajke or stress relief and leisure.

Visitors may recieve their “animal therapy” on site in one of the many bonding spaces, or they may loan out an animal for the day.

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In practice, visitors can enter through one of two main entrances leading to a central reception desk. They are encouraged to explore both floors, interacting with animals. If they develop a connection with a specific animal, they can request it at the front desk, where paperwork is processed, and necessary supplies such as food, toys, poop bags, and leashes are provided.

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Tinted Taste: A Tubescape of Beverages

Tinted Taste is a venue designed with the intent of connecting 100 strangers through the exploration and consumption of beverages.

Upon arrival, guests will be given intentionally small cups which they will fill with the myriad of beverages inside of the venue. The guests are invited to meander around the space as they taste test all of the beverages and mingle with their fellow consumers.

“Meal for 100” Mini Project, September 2023

Colorful beverages circulate the space via a network of clear tubes.

Each tube is designed so that the liquids remain in constant circulation during the event. When tubes dip below the floor, their paths are still visible from the surface due to the semi-transparency of the floor.

The playful and lively atmosphere prompts converstaion and encourages strangers to take the first step in connecting with folks from a myriad of cultures, hometowns, ages, religions, races and backgrounds.

Sketches and Artwork

Pen on Paper, 2”x3”

Pen on Paper, 6”x5”

Charcoal on Paper, 36“x24”

Pencil on Paper, 4”x6”

Pencil on Paper, 3”x4”

Design Award

ANNUAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS 2024

Annual Architecture Awards 2024 Logo Design Winner January 2024

Paintings

Acrylic Paint on Paper, 3”x4”

Pen and Watercolor Paint on Paper, 8”x6”

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Fabric, 5”x7”

Guache Paint on Paper 3”x3”

Stained Glasswork

Stained Glass on Mirror, 4”x5”

Stained Glass on Mirror, 4”x5”

Stained Glass on Photo Frame, 5.5”x7.5”

The One That Started It All December 2020 I often refer to this project as The One That Started It All. As my first design studio project from my freshman year of college, this project represents my first taste of the world of architecture.

The One That Started It All was proof to me that I could do it, because I had done it, and after final reviews, I knew that I would be able to do it again and again and again.

This design, inspired by the Lavendar Breasted Roller, an exquisitly colorful bird native to the deserts of Southeastern Africa, embodies the creativity, beauty, playfulness and incorperation of the outdoors that I will work to impliment into our built environment.

Floor Plan

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