jk Portfolio 2018

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jamie kruer selected works 2012-2016

MArch

applicant to university of illiinos chicago

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jamie kruer

education. university of cincinnati cincinnati, oh daap - bachelor of science in architecture class of 2016 cum laude

contact. jamiekruer@gmail.com 859.547.7844 255 hosea ave cincinnati, oh 45220 portfolio: http://issuu.com/jamiekruer

internships.

experiences.

callisonRTKL - new york, ny may 2015 - august 2015 architectural intern worked with the lead lighting designer to devolop the international lighting package for Burberry stores, as well as participated in CA for a new Rayban flagship in SOHO

SHP Leading Design - norwood, oh february 2017 - present architectural designer began strictly working on visuals for miscellaneous projects in the office, but eventually was placed on a team to design a new theater for a private charter school in cincinnati

gensler - boston, ma august 2014 - december 2014 architectural intern part of the team to design and document a new workplace for Partner’s Healthcare in Sommerville MA. Another project was a research study on the history on Boston’s Greenway.

michael mcintuf ARCHITECTS - cincinnati, oh january 2016 - february 2017 model maker / architectural designer hired on to be in charge of making a 1:40 University of Cincinnati campus model for the purpose of future planning. Another project was a new single family residence for an older, wellestablished couple in cincinnati

sandbox studio - tahoe city, ca january 2014 - may 2014 architectural intern assisted with autoCAD drawings, sketchUp modeling, material boards, and visualization

skills. digital - rhino, revit, 3dsmax, autocad, grasshopper, sketchup, photoshop, illustrator, indesign, vary, arnold, python for rhino physical - model making, laser cutting, fabricating, hand-drafting, and field sketches

competitions. ohio aia pavilion competition - honorable mention - partners: Anna Kerr, Jiazhen Lin, Richard Hardman - 2015 ragdale outdoor stage - Team-B Architects - 2016

workshops. the object city (peter zellner, LA architect) an abstraction applied to a 100 block site in over the rhine neighborhood that uses an up-todate approach to city design to understand the traversal relationality between urban figure, field, ground, and network - aka differential urbanism

porto di mare / a new eco-district in milan (politecnico of milano) an concept plan for a new eco-district in milan that is proposed to be the filter between city and countryside

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folded

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bridges

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kudzu

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fission

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folded

summer 2014

mara marcu

beginning as a five week study, we (the students) were assigned to study a certain tectonic system. the focus of this study was the folded plate where we were asked to analyze precedent buildings and then build scaled models to break down components, test theories, as well as expand on what a folded plate is. explorations included: cnc routing, 3d printing, origami, weaving, casting, and vacuum forming. ----- after the fifth week, we applied the tectonic principles to the built environment in the form of an learning pavillion in mt airy forest. i choose the disciple of dance to be taught which required a large studio space, student accommodation, as well as a teacher’s quarter. we were urged by our professor, mara marcu, to misbehave the system. typically the folded plate works in a uniform rhythm with a monolithic, poured material. instead of sticking with a heavy concrete form, i chose to break the planes into parallel fins to emphasize the distributed forces, as well as to create dynamic lighting moments within the dance studio environment.

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folded

summer 2014

tectonic study

these selected images are expressions of the folded plate system using different materials and methods that took place in the matter of five weeks. methods included origami, vacuum forming, cnc milling, and 3d printing. drawings are included in the matrix of images.

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folded

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summer 2014

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these images are diagrams of the existing conditions of the site in mt airy. image a shows the trails that come from the clearing, image b shows topographical change within the site, image c

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site diagrams

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shows the where the tree edges begins, image d is a collage of the prior diagrams, and image e is also a combination of the of the diagrams demonstrated with a repeated shape.

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folded

summer 2014

documentation

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image a is a section demostrates the spacial quality off the main learning area, while image b is a plan shows how the program was sited within mt airy park. the main education space is in the most prominate flat area in the clearing, while both the teacher and student accommodations are nested near the trees. this was done for privacy, but to also give views out fto the beautiful forest. image c is an exploded axonometric the shows folding roof and the partitions that determine what’s inside verus outside.

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model / perspective

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images a though i are of the physical model. the prposed changes to the site are made of high density foam. the structure of the building was 3d printed with two types of abs filament. because of the complex form of the building, 3d printing involved creating a dissoluble substructure to allow the final form be sharp and free from typical extruded support residue. image j is a visualization of the space and how it would appear on a sunny

day when light penetrates between the fins. the dynamic shadows created by the structure can add to the dancers’ performance or make sure the dancers enjoy a space that is constatly changing throughout the day. the “walls” of the space are highly reflective and act as mirrors typically found in dance studios. these highly reflective “walls” have some transparency to allow the dancers connection to the beauty of mt airy forest.

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two-faced

spring 2015

ryan ball

two-faced house is a home designed for annie leibovitz hypothetical move to covington, ky from new york city. the site chosen is located near the bank of the ohio river looking straight across towards downtown cincinnati. it’s a perfect vantage point for someone who admires looking at skylines. being located in covington, as opposed to cincinnati, has some perks. annie’s family, which includes three children ranging from 9-14, have chosen a site that is located in a quiet residential area, perfect for the family who is trying to escape the loudness of a city. fortunately, covington is located close enough to downtown cincinnati that the family can walk over the roebling bridge if they ever miss being towered by large buildings. another plus to covington is the local community which frequently holds events near the site, as well as a weekly farmer’s market with live music. because of annie’s lifestyle of being a famous photographer and a mother of three, her home calls for a program that entertains her clients and provides a nurturing environment for her children. thus the home calls for two faces.

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two-faced

spring 2015

site context

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two-faced

spring 2015

elevations / plans

front

back master suite

roof deck studio third floor

bed

bed bed

lounge

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second floor

mud room car port

court yard kitchen court yard

dining

gallery gallery wall

first floor the house is divided by two courtyards that allow the front portion of the house to be dedicated towards annie’s career and the back portion to be dedicated to her family.

the front facade is relatively transparent and allows views into the house, welcoming visitors in and immerse themselves with annie’s work showcased on the gallery wall.

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two-faced

spring 2015

section / model

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two-faced

spring 2015

the image on the left is a view taken on the 3rd floor (annie’s studio space) that is directed towards the atrium between the two courtyards. because of the glazing on the south facade, a lot of natural light penetrates deep into the space which allows annie the ability to shoot portraits of her clients that can utilize that aspect. the image also shows the central stair located in the atrium between the courtyards. these stairs not only connect the half-story floors but also give residents and clients the ability to use the home’s roof deck.

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the image on the right is a view taken on the ground floor, looking towards the gallery wall and the front entrance. the gallery wall can be viewed on three sides and projects out from the row house’s party wall. it is up to annie’s discretion of what she would like the view on this surface. projections of her work can be placed on the wall or individually framed portraits could be mounted on the surface. regardless, viewers are asked to move around the gallery as well as to move upstairs to the lounge where the gallery wall extends up towards.

perspectives

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bridges

spring 2015

ryan ball

continuing the theme of housing in the spring 2015 semester, we were asked to design an affordable multi-family residence in the cincinnati’s historic neighborhood of over the rhine. the district of over the rhine was once home to german immigrants in the rise of the 19th century but because of suburban sprawl as well as white flee the neighborhood demographics have changed as well as containing a huge number of vacant lots. in recent years there has been a rise of these suburban young adults as well as empty nesters moving towards the downtown core to enjoy the perks of cincinnati’s downtown lifestyle. we were asked to create a total of 20 apartments (6 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom, and 6 three-bedroom) to accommodate a range of people with various demographics. the aim was to create affordable apartments in the district that complimented, not copy, the otr’s aesthetic. on the next page is a context plan that shows where the site is in relation to other amenities in the area. the site is conveniently located to findley market, breweries, artist studios, parks, as well as community centers.

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bridges

spring 2015

site diagram

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bridges

spring 2015

massing diagram

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7 step 1 is an extrusion of the site.

2 is subtracting the center for more light. 3 is slicing the mass to create a pedestrian passage.

4 is creating a height difference between the amenity building and residential building. 5 is constructing bridges between the two. 6 is determining where spaces will be used for commercial programs. 7 is creating outdoor public space. 8 is creating outdoor private space.

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view diagram

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spring 2015

model evolution

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images a and b are model studies to determine the oreintation of the residental courtyard. image a shows the courtyard as interior focused, where image b shows an exterior focus courtyard. c and

d are presendation models for various pinups, exploring how certain floors overlap. lastly image e and f are photos of the final model collaged with entourage to add

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bridges

spring 2015

plans

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these seleected images are expressions of the folded plate system using different materials and methods that took place in the matter of five weeks. methods include oragami, vacuum forming, cnc milling, and 3d printing. drawings are included in the matrix of images. these seleected images are expressions of the folded plate system using different materials and methods that took place in the matter of five weeks. methods include oragami, vacuum forming, cnc milling, and 3d printing. drawings are included in the matrix of images.

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bridges

1-bdrm

spring 2015

2-bdrm

the images here are the physical model of the project which happens to be high densisty foamed milled to be the exact topography, as well as the proposed 3d printed structures. the image below is a visulization of the space and how it would appear during a snowy, winter day..

spatial quality

3-bdrm of the space and how it would appear during a snowy, winter day.. of the space and how it would appear during a snowy, winter day..

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kudzu

fall 2015

jerry larson

during the fall semester of 2015, professor jerry larson gave his studio freedom to choose any program we desired to be located on the south plaza near tribune tower in chicago. i chose to design a greenhouse/botanical garden, and urban market that would align with chicagos origanaly notion to be a garden city. my thesis was to bring nature, knowledge of nature, and knowledge of farming within the urban context since more and more people will be moving towards urban centers. because chicago is such a huge city, i decided the propased program needed to be large as well. the best way to design such a program was to use computational design to create pods that would house individual gardens for the city dwellers to own and grow their own food.

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kudzu

fall 2015

site context

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kudzu

fall 2015

pod section

the above image is a section of the proposed garden pod to be located within the the garden complex. each pod is enclosed with glass to encourage the greenhouse affect to keep air temperature

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kudzu

fall 2015

pod connection

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kudzu

fall 2015

axonometric

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kudzu

fall 2015

plan / section

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kudzu

fall 2015

spatial quality

these seleected images are expressions of the folded plate system using different materials and methods that took place in the matter of five weeks. methods include oragami, vacuum forming, cnc milling, and 3d printing. drawings are included in the matrix of images. these seleected images are expressions of the folded plate system using different materials and methods that took place in the matter of five weeks. methods include oragami, vacuum forming, cnc milling, and 3d printing. drawings are included in the matrix of images.

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fission

spring 2016

christoph klempt partners sam schuermann mandy stephens jerod turner

FISSION is a result of a subdivision algorithm based on spatial adjacencies translated into a realized object. Beginning with a cloud of points from an input mesh, new points were introduced to subdivide faces based on the proximity of catalysts relative to the existing geometry. Continued iteration generated variation in the concentration and movement of points, resulting in textural patterning and a mutating form. The algorithm produced an emergent modularity and distinct patterns within the geometry, either resulting in inherently structural components or sharp, elongated panels. These pyramidlike structures resulted from the strength of a single central catalyst. For the purpose of fabrication these new typologies were simplified into two systems of triangular modules: the “teeth” whose narrow length suggest a central focus and the “dome” whose components produced a smooth shell and crystalline underside. The final construction is homogenous in material but the panels are variable in shape, size, and orientation. The installation was able to reflect the dual character of the digital model while the maintaining physical rigidity.

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spring 2016

formal studies

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fission

spring 2016

focused studies image a

image a is a section demostrates the spacial quality off the main learning area, while image b is a plan shows how the program was sited within mt airy park. the main education space is in the most prominate flat area in the clearing, while both the teacher and student accommodations are nested Anear the trees. this was done for privacy, but to also give views out fto the beautiful forest. image c is an exploded axonometric the shows folding roof and the partitions that determine what’s inside verus outside.

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fission

spring 2016

final output

Despite its origin as a cloud opportunity to create a rotational inspection reveals an underlying of points, the installation gesture and movement around mat structural condition. emphasizes the reconstructed an internal axis not present Throughout the structure, the faces, and the colored cable in the digital model. The final central catalyst can be felt by ties highlight the connections installation produces a seemingly the pointed direction of the between points. The orientation unordered and improvised triangular modules, directing the of the corrugated panels and spatial quality, but upon closer viewer towards the source of the tails of the cable ties provided an form’s mostA drastic mutation.

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thank you!

jamiekruer@gmail.com 859.547.7844 255 hosea ave cincinnati, oh 45220

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