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KURT KRALERStudent of Architecture
1CURRICULUM VITAE
2COLLECTIVE HOUSING
3INFORMATION KIOSK
4SUBURBIA: REVISITED
5DENSITY STUDY
6ISLAND DWELLING
7NIAGARA WINERY
8SUNNINGDALE RD. YMCA
9URBAN FURNITURE
10ADDITIONAL WORK
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CURRICULUM
VITAE
DIGITALAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign CS4 Google SketchUp 7
MicrosoftOffice Rhinosceros 4
AutoCAD 2005-2010 ArchiCAD 13
Mac OS X Windows XP-7
SKILLS Attention to detail Excellent communication skills Proficienttimemanagement Meticulous hand drafting abilities Physical model making Laser cutting Image editing Graphic/web design Efficientdigitalworkingmodelproduction
EDUCATION Candidate for Pre-Professional Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours Cooperative Degree | Present University of Waterloo School of Architecture | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada | N1S 2H4
International Exchange Student | Winter 2011 Lunds Universitet, Architecture and the Built Environment | Lund, Sweden | 221 00
Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Honours Systems Design Engineering | 2005-2006 University of Waterloo | Waterloo, Ontario, Canada | N2L 3G1
Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 2005 General Amherst High School | 130 Sandwich Street | Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada | N9V 1Z8
WORK Kasian Architecture Incorporated, Toronto | Summer & Autumn 2010 Architectural Assistant
Urban Strategies Incorporated, Toronto | Autumn 2009 Design Assistant
Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners, Toronto | Winter 2009 Architectural Assistant
Bank of Montreal, Nesbitt Burns eBusiness Department, Toronto | Summer 2007 & Autumn 2006 Web Designer
COLLECTIVE HOUSINGBy redefining the crucial role of elevator as both crane and access, a new typology for collective housing emerged. Initially, individual dwelling units would be empty, allowing for modular living components to then be lifted and installed via the multi-purpose elevator. The exterior shutters would be operated by the tenant to optimize comfort, control, and privacy.
sectional perspectiveapprox. 1:200
Sectional Perspective | sketchup, autocad, adobe photoshop
Typical Unit Plan with ModulesGround Floor Plan and Public Courtyard | autocad, adobe photoshop, illustrator
Apartment Unit Model | museum board, laser cutter, mdf, plexiglass
INFORMATION
KIOSKAs the successful contenders of the Nathan Phillips Square revitalization effort, Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners have developed an information kiosk that incorporates the use of natural materials and double height glass volumes. More importantly, the kiosk must provide a welcoming environment for tourists
and sufficient, flexible display space.
SUBURBIA: REVISITED
Reinterpreting the suburban home to fit the evolving needs of today and the near future. By lifting the home off the ground plane, the area’s topography is preserved while extending views from the street to the natural backdrop. Building upwards mitigates the effects of urban sprawl and provides physical
programmatic organization within the home.
Commissioned with the redevelopment and revitalization of Earls Court (UK), Urban Strategies Inc. set out to challenge the current London City Plan for the district by diagrammatically comparing three higher density scenarios to the current low density
plan.
DENSITYSTUDY
ISLANDDWELLING
Boasting modular construction and minimal assembly, this island dwelling provides a comfortable home for one or many. Lightweight components are ideal for shipping to remote locations where construction methods become increasingly complex. Modular cubes are outfitted to meet program requirements and are
arranged according to the needs of the occupants.
NIAGARAWINERY
Situated along the picturesque Niagara Escarpment, this winery proposal attempts to visually navigate the divide between the meticulously cultivated landscape of a vineyard with the rugged, untamed terrain of the escarpment. This contrast is emphasized in material selection and the separation of the visitor experience and the wine making
processing.
Site Photograph
Winery Perspectives | ink, collage, adobe photoshop
Plans | autocad, adobe photoshop
Visitor Experience Vignettes | ink, collage, adobe photoshop
Sections | autocad, adobe photoshop Physical Model | museum board, foam core, plexi-glass, paper
SUNNINGDALE RD.
YMCABy combining an athletic centre with a library, an all-inclusive community centre was developed for residents of London, Ontario. The design, by Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners, attempts to introduce contemporary elements through
material selection and refined details.
SUNNINGDALE RD.
YMCABy combining an athletic centre and a library, an all-inclusive community centre was developed for residents of this London, Ontario community. The design, by Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners, introduces contemporary elements through material selection and refined details while providing
a comfortable, practical space for users.
URBAN FURNITURE
Challenged to design a pavillion for an alleyway that provides access for services to adjacent buildings and a connection to an adjoining park, this exercise explored the potential of elevated spaces to populate and stimulate a vibrant ground plane. The five forms, evocative of oversized furniture pieces, each accomodate a different function based on their proximity to surrouding program spaces, access to sunlight, and key views.
Produced in collaboration with Kristina Seo.
Aerial Axonometric // 1:100 Pod Structure // Exploded Axonometric // 1:100Perspective| rhino, autocad, adobe photoshop
Longitudinal Section | rhino, autocad, adobe illustrator
Axonometric | rhino, autocad, adobe illustrator
ADDITIONALWORK
Assembled Lamp | industrial design
2009 Eco-House Competition Entry | adobe photoshop, sketchup
ModuleConfigurations
Rest
Work
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