Michael Cachur's Architecture Portfolio - V2

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Michael Cachur University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies | Business MInor Class of 2024 m.cachur24@gmail.com | 847-254-6978

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BACKGROUND AREAS

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ARCHITECTURE

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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STL INNOVATION HUB ARCH 473: Senior Studio FALL 2023 | UIUC 04-11

CREATE. MAKE. INNOVATE. ARCH 372: Junior Studio SPRING 2022 | UIUC 12-19

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THE RHYTHM ROOM ARCH 371: Junior Studio FALL 2022 | UIUC 20-27

REDEFINING READING ARCH 371: Junior Studio FALL 2022 | UIUC 28-33

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BLEND ARCH 274: Soph. Studio SPRING 2022 | UIUC 34-39

A SPACE FOR ENTERTAINMENT ARCH 273: Soph. Studio FALL 2021 | UIUC 40-43

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WOODWORKING EXPERIENCE 2020-PRESENT | UIUC 44-45

PHOTOGRAPHY 2018-PRESENT 46-47 3

STL INNOVATION CENTER SITE: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI STUDIO: ARCH 473, SENIOR YEAR - FALL 2023 PROFESSOR: RANDY DEUTSCH Step into the future of steel innovation at this cutting-edge Steel Innovation Hub, where green roofs continue the greenscape along the Mississippi River. Ascend the stairs to enjoy the panoramic views of downtown St Louis & the iconic Arch, all while immersing yourself in the innovative spirit of steel technology. The greenspace setting adds a sense of tranquility, making it the ideal environment to explore the endless possibilities of steel in construction.

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RIVER

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STREET

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Bioshader, Green Wall Growing Medium External Stainless Steel Framework Air Gap Double Insulated Glass with Low-E Coating Spider Fitting Steel Tube

Glass Gaudrail with Steel Accent Living Roof System Concrete Slab on Metal Decking

Howe Truss

Perforated Metal Panels Air/Water Barrier Insulation Vapor Barrier Exterior Sheathing Door Jamb & Track

Nana Wall SL64 Double Glazed Insulated Glass Folding Door System

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CREATE. MAKE. INNOVATE SITE: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS STUDIO: ARCH 372, JUNIOR YEAR - SPRING 2023

PARTNER PROJECT PROFESSOR: ROGELIO CADENA

Create. Make. Innovate. endeavours to establish a novel community center outreach service catering to the diverse neighborhood of Albany Park and the Greater Chicago Area as a whole. Offering a comprehensive range of services, including a tool library, fabrication labs, wood shop, computer lab, and much more all under one roof. Structured by a two-story grid open bay system, the organization & flow of the space has been meticulously arranged to ensure ease of accessibility for pedestrians.

ALBANY PARK

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UP UP

Plan Level 1 A-A

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Roof 42' - 0"

Ceiling 32' - 0"

Level 2 16' - 0"

Level 1 0' - 0"

Idea

BT -13' - 6"

Lo Loading Dock

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section a-a

3D Print Woodshop

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Cafe

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THE RHYTHM ROOM SITE: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS STUDIO: ARCH 372, JUNIOR YEAR - FALL 2022 PROFESSOR: HUGH SWIATEK The Rhythm Room is an unique venue for University of Illinois Chicago students to enjoy Chicago’s music atmosphere & nightlife within walking distance from campus. The night club/ music performance venue is located in Chicago’s Greektown neighborhood. Where the site is situated currently is home to many Greek restaraunts & apartment complexes. Thus making this music performance venue would be a great addition to an up-&coming area. The subtracted corner of the building is meant to catch the eye of people walking or driving by & the slanted balconies open up the night club to the street which allows patrons to enjoy the ambient environment while hanging out with friends & listening tothe music performance.

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Site Limits

FIGURE GROUND BUILDINGS

GREEN SPACE

NUMBER OF STORIES 1 FLOOR 2 FLOORS 3 FLOORS 4 FLOORS SITE

5 FLOORS 6 FLOORS 8 FLOORS 10+ FLOORS

BUILDING USES APARTMENTS STORES/SERVICES MUSEUMS SITE

WEST ELEVATION

SIT-DOWN RESTRAUNTS FAST FOOD RESTRAUNTS

SUN PATH ANALYSIS

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UIC:10 MIN WALK

SITE VEHICULAR CIRCULATION HIGHWAY CIRCULATION

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REDEFINING READING SITE: CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS STUDIO: ARCH 372, JUNIOR YEAR - FALL 2023 PROFESSOR: HUGH SWIATEK

This bookstore gallery has an integrated coffee shop which offers a double-level open-to-below area for patrons to sit & enjoy a cup of coffee while reading a book. The main goal of the program (given its narrow shape) was to create an intriguing space with open-tobelow & mixed-use spaces to bring a feeling of openness to the building. The building has two main entrances; one meant to catch the eye of train passengers & cars driving by while the other offers a traditional book store entrance with a staggered overlap of program spaces.

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EAST ELEVATION

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SITE: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS STUDIO: ARCH 274, SOPHOMORE YEAR - SPRING 2022 PROFESSOR: ANDREA MELGAREJO DE BERRY & YUN

KYU YI The main goal of this project was to design a space that fosters connections between nature & humans. This is done by creating outdoor areas that incorporate nature (flowers & vines) & the surrounding environment into the terrace design through the use of overlapping, stacked terrace gardens. The overlapping, stacked terraces offer a unique facade that breaks up the plain, flat facade of brick buildings attached to the site. The first floor hosts an open bar, offering bar seating that serves as a waiting room or hangout spot for the patrons. The second floor is the main attraction, housing the restaurant. The third & fourth floors are open office spaces where a firm can rent out one or both floors for their company.

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1. Concrete Slab

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3. Slicing 1st Floor

4. Slicing 2nd Floor

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WINTER TRAJECTORY VARIATIONS Site Downtown - Mixed Use Planned Developments Commercial Green Spaces

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Site Sun/Sun Path 500 N

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A SPACE FOR ENTERTAINMENT SITE: CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS STUDIO: ARCH 273, SOPHOMORE YEAR - FALL 2021 PROFESSOR: ANDREA MELGAREJO DE BERRY I designed a space geared towards entertainment where the residents of Champaign & surrounding towns can come to relax & enjoy live concerts, outdoor movies, bowling, & play arcade games.

The overall concept of this entertainment venue is to create more foot traffic to this site in downtown Champaign. The area in which this building is situated is currently a parking lot that does not see much use. My building proposal would revamp this space, allow more activities to take place, all within a short commute away for the city’s residents. Currently, the downtown core of Champaign is somewhat weathered & does not see too much commotion on a regular basis. However, this area is slowly returning to be an up-&coming hangout spot for residents. It is my hope that this building proposal would change the atmosphere of downtown by attracting people to gather here. My concept involves a 3-story design where the first floor is open to the outdoors in which an outdoor movie venue is placed. The second floor hosts an arcade & bowling alley.

The third floor offers outdoor concerts in its unique venue for people to enjoy in the summer months.

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ROOT TO ROOF IS A STUDENT-L CENTER SERVING THE GREATER C IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS THR DESIGN THINKING, & CONSTR COMMUNIT

WE DESIGN, WE CREATE, BUT MOR

OUR LOCALLY SOURCED LUMBER IS MILLED, DRIED, & DIMENSIONED IN-HOUSE TO BE CRAFTED INTO HIGH QUALITY PROJECTS. THIS KEEPS MATERIALS OUT OF THE CARBON CYCLE LONGER AS IT BECOMES SEQUESTERED IN A USABLE OBJECT FOR YEARS TO DECADES.

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LED COMMUNITY DESIGN-BUILD CHAMPAIGN AREA. OUR MISSION ROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING, RUCTION THAT SPEAKS TO TY NEEDS.

T R E A S U R E R

RE IMPORTANTLY WE GIVE BACK

2020 - PRESENT

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mjcachur.photography

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“THE BEST ADVICE I’VE RECEIVED IS TO BE YOURSELF. THE BEST ARTISTS DO THAT.” -FRANK GEHRY