Julia Kim 2024

2024 portfolio julia kim 818.421.3406 julia_kim@sciarc.edu

Statement SCI- Arc has been an incredible learning environment, and over the course of five semesters, I have acquired a wealth of knowledge and skills that have contributed to my personal and professional growth. As an institution that prides itself on pushing the boundaries of architectural education, SCI-Arc has challenged me to think critically, creatively, and outside the box. The curriculum at SCI-Arc is rigorous, and the workload is intense. But, the challenges have been rewarding, as they have helped me develop the discipline, organization, and work ethic needed to excel in the field of architecture. Through my coursework, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the intricate and nuanced aspects of architecture. I have explored the history, theory, and practical applications of the discipline, working with topics such as sustainability, technology, and urban design. Beyond the classroom, the environment at SCI-Arc has been stimulating and collaborative. Working with my peers on group projects has helped me to develop my teamwork and communication skills, while also exposing me to different perspectives and approaches. Most importantly, the feedback provided by faculty has been invaluable. The critique process as SCI-Arc is renowned and has helped me refine my approach to design and identify areas for improvement. Overall, my five semesters at SCI-Arc have been transformative. I have grown both personally and professionally, and I feel wellequipped to take on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for me.

Program Introduction

Floor Plans Section Drawings Renders

Sky Glass Introduction Physical and Digital Renders Woven Clouds

Contents

DS1030: DS 3A Assemblies

5421 West Adams Massing + Transformation Site Plan Okurayama Apartments Precedent Study Elevation Renders

01 05 Plans + Sections Model Photos

DS1021: 2B Studio Worlds II

Meet-Me Film 3 Moment Cube Iterations Axonometric Section

04 Plan

Unreal Engine 5 Stills

VS4021: Visual Studies III

Future Ruins Film Massing Models Nolli Drawings Ruin Section Ruin Plan Unreal Engine 5 Still Shots

02 VS2708: Instructional Constructs

Up & Out Instruction Manual Graphic Renders

VS4020: Visual Studies II

Chair Packaging 2D Studies 3D Studies

06 Renders

Model Photos

AS 3033: Applied Studies- Tectonics

Muxarabi Screen+Thermomass Precedent Study Wall Section + Chunk Elevation Render

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DS1011: 1B Studio Objects II

Golden Blues Still Frames + Movement Studies Initial Form Section Studies + Precedent

01 Bridge 5421 West Adams Street

5421 West Adams Fall 2023 Design Studio 3A: Assemblies I Instructor: Kristy Balliet

Situated on a parcel in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, a singular monolithic mass which filled a 100’ x 75’ parcel was shifted along the front and back with a punched out courtyard in the center allowing for the connection and extension of the sidewalk. Circulation was placed diagonally contrasting the city grid while all 13 apartment units keep an orthogonal orientation. All 13 units follow the townhouse model and are accessible from the ground level through the central courtyard. In effort to maintain the monolithic nature of the massing, a muxarabi wood screen was clad onto the facade of the concrete structure. All operations contributed to the blurring of boundaries between the site and neighborhood, providing both privacy and community engagement.

1/16”=1’-0” Massing Model

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Precedent:

Okurayama Apartments consists of 9 units each different from the other- rather than building as many units as possible, the architects aimed to produce spaces and an atmosphere that people can enjoy living in and spending lots of time in. This housing block features interior voids allowing for the openness of outdoor communal spaces, private courtyards, gardens, terraces and natural light sources- all of which function as clearings within the concrete mass and generate intermediate atmospheres for the residents’ use. This promotes the fostering of relationships among neighbors and dissolves the boundaries between the 9 units within the housing block. Larger, more gradual curves in the courtyard offer an open sense of

Precedent Study

Project: Okurayama Apartments Architect: SANAA Location: Yokohama, Japan Date: 2006-2008 Number / Type of Units: 9 Project Area (GSF): 2266.66 sq ft.

Project Area (ASF): 6047.16 sq ft.

Site Area: 4927.4 sq ft.

FAR: 23/50

Okurayama Apartments, SANAA, Yokohama, Japan, 2006-2008

community between residents, while tighter arcs and the smaller spaces they create allow for more private areas. This complex emphasizes transparency and a direct relationship with nature to create a unique sense of community and a healthy lifestyle for residents. Highlighting the distinct relationship between the exterior and adjacent units, the courtyard walls vary on each of the three levels and are individually accented with windows for each apartment, allowing occupants clear views and access to the gardens. Units that do not open directly onto the inner courtyard are provided with external terraces adjacent to the street.

The structure is made primarily of reinforced concrete. The colors used in the building are all light - white concrete and white interior walls. All materials have a smooth texture.

Architectural (Whole) Plans- Ground Floor

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Dwelling Unit Catalog

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Site Plan Architectural (Whole) Axon

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Architectural (Whole) Sections

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Okurayama Apartments, SANAA, Yokohama, Japan, 2006-2008

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Exterior Terrace

Ground Level Exterior

20’ Diameter Core Sample

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Vertical Elements Diagram

Cone of Vision Diagram Cone of Vision Diagram

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Back Elevation

Frontal Elevation Oblique

Ground Floor 1/8”=1’-0”

3rd Floor 1/8”=1’-0”

2nd Floor 1/8”=1’-0”

1/8”= 1’-0” Section AA

1/8”= 1’-0” Section BB

Physical Model at 1/8”=1’-0”

02 Instructional Bridge Street Constructs

Visual Studies: Instructional Constructs Instructor: Jenny Wu

The Up & Out Coffee Table combines elements and mechanisms from the Chiva Functional Coffee Table and The Capsule sideboard. An instructional manual for the assembly of the Up & Out Coffee Table was produced using different graphic design styles as well as architectural drawing practices with the end result being a playful stepby-step manual.

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Tectonics Precedent Study Kukje Gallery Architect: SO-IL Location: Seoul, South Korea Date: April 2012 Kukje Gallery, by SO-IL is located in Seoul, South Korea but is more specifically placed in a historic Hanok village. The architectural proposal resolves aperceived disjunction between the dynamism and boldness of Kukje Gallery’s organization and artist roster, and the fragile historic fabric saturated by materials and details that surrounds the site. Studies led to a soft and ambiguous building that gently nestles itself into the site. Circulation—entries, vestibules, elevators and stairs—have been pushed out of the orthogonal gallery space to maximize its height and maintain a clear interior volume. Considering the diagrammatic box geometry too rigid within the historic fabric, SO–IL enveloped the building in a mesh veil, creating a nebulous exterior that changes appearance as visitors move through the site. The building contains a 16 x 9 x 6m gallery space, a 60 seat auditorium, project spaces, support and administrative functions for the gallery complex. The ground floor gallery is a single-story, column-free space optimized for large installations, performances and events. To light the art and keep a palpable relationship to the outside, daylight enters through a perimeter skylight. The skylight can be shaded or completely darkened, to create a black-box condition, which allows for light sensitive works or video. The first of two lower levels holds a 60 seat dark stained wood-clad auditorium, administrative areas, catering spaces, restrooms and mechanical spaces. The second basement holds storage and support spaces. A custom stainless steel mesh produces a layer of diffusion around the structure, through a combination of reflections, openness, and moiré patterns produced through the interplay of its shadows. The mesh, made out of 510.000 individually welded rings, is strong yet pliable as it wraps around the building’s irregular geometries. The result is an abstract ‘fuzzy’ object that accommodates a multiplicity of readings.

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The primary structure is cast in place reinforced concrete and is supported by a secondary chainmail structure held with tension rods.

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main steel rebar shear wall support/cast-in place concrete landing channel C8 x 11.5 7” I beam

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stainless steel guide rail stainless steel threaded rod 40 mm stainless steel ring

Muxarabi wooden facade clad against a cast-in place concrete structure.

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A blend between wood and concrete offers a visually striking contrast. The warm and natural texture of wood complements the solidity and smoothness of concrete. The Thermomass concrete system consists of a 2” rigid foam insulation layer and horizontal connectors which keep the insulation in place. To ensure that the wood screen is seamless, the concrete floor slabs taper at the edge and rest behind the strips of wood. The use of muxarabi is seen within traditional Arabic architecture. These screens are known for their ability to provide privacy while allowing ventilation and light to pass through.

Project Rendering

Muxarabi Facade + Thermomass

Fall 2023

Julia Kim

Applied Studies 3A: Tectonics Instructor: David Freeland

Muxarabi wooden facade clad against a cast-in place concrete structure.

20’ x 20’ x 6’ chunk extracted from my 3A studio housing project.

A blend between wood and concrete offers a visually striking contrast. The warm and natural texture of wood complements the solidity and smoothness of concrete. The Thermomass concrete system consists of a 2” rigid foam insulation layer and horizontal connectors which keep the insulation in place. To ensure 1 that the wood screen is seamless, the concrete floor slabs taper at the edge and rest behind the strips of wood. The use of muxarabi is seen within traditional Arabic architecture. These screens are known for their ability to provide privacy while allowing ventilation and light to pass through.

A blend between wood and concrete offers a visually striking contrast. The warm and natural texture of wood complements the solidity and smoothness of concrete. The Thermomass concrete system consists of a 2” rigid form insulation layer and horizontal connectors which keep the insulation in place. To ensure that the wood screen is seamless, the concrete floor slabs taper at the edge and rest behind the strips of wood. The use of muxarabi is seen within traditional Arabic architecture. These screens are known for their ability to provide privacy while allowing ventillation and light to pass

Project Rendering

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Chunk Elevation and Wall Section Detail

Physical Model

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Meet-Me

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Spring 2023 Design Studio 2B: Worlds II Instructor: Kordae Henry Teammates: Thomas Lee & Emile Akaloo

Meet-Me consists of a hybrid program of an ecology library and data center located on 6th and Hope Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Informed by an in-depth site analysis and formal strategies derived from moment studies, my groupmates and I designed a structure involving moments of twisting and peeling. By bringing together the library and data center, the project presents an opportunity for the design to negotiate between two energy demanding programs, test alternative typologies, and examine architectural outcomes that address the ecological impact the building has in an urban environment. The concept of beekeeping is implemented within our design using beehives to regulate the high temperatures produced by the data center.

Still frames extracted from Unreal Engine 5 Film

Moment Studies Puzzling assembly cubes involving moments of peeling, twisting, rotating, clicking, sliding, and interlocking to inform the design of the massing.

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Future Ruins Spring 2023 Visual Studies III Instructors: Kordae Henry + Jennifer Chen Teammates: Thomas Lee, Emile Akaloo

La Tourette, the infamous creation of Le Corbusier, has been depicted in a state of ruin. The building now features crumbled walls, fallen roofs, exposed structures, and broken windows. This version of La Tourette is located on 6th and Hope Street in Downtown Los Angeles.

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2D Study of Chair

3D Study of Chair

Close-up of landscape created by chair packaging

Landscape formed from excavations of chair parts

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Golden Blues Spring 2022 Design Studio 1B: Objects II Design Faculty: Angelica Lorenzi

To Hinge I focused on the verb, “to hinge” from Richard Serra’s verb list to create an animation depicting the movement using my arm and a cylinder rod.

Situated in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, the main focus of this project was to create a space for two distinct programs to co-exist: a dance studio and a market. This structure originated from a hinging movement, initially constructed of curves and then combined with linear and angled elements. A form which was once regarded as simple and elegant had evolved to a form with purposeful disruptions involving curvatures against angled aspects through rotating, doubling, and experimenting with different orientations. At first, the form maintained a constant positive slope, but the most fascinating view was when the form had constant changes of elevation present.

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The curvatures within the form provide different experiences for the two programs. Open curvatures in the market allow for a more public encounter whereas the curvatures with angled walls communicate a more private and closed off experience while still maintaining its ability for public access.

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