monika strunk's architecture portfolio

Monika A. StrunkUniversity of Oregon

BA Architecture | Interior Architecture | Business Administration2008-2014

The most touching thing that anyone can say to me is that I have done something beautiful for the community. A small bridge in a beautiful natural place, a winery in a delicate setting, can also move your sensibility and show you how important it is that architecture does not become a predator on the landscape, but rather gives dignity and human scale to its environment. Even in the most modest circumstances, there is the possibility for emotion and poetry.

[Santiago Calatrava]

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[RELEVANT SKILLS]AutocadIllustratorPhotoshop IndesignGoogle SketchupLightroomImovie/Final Cut ProMaxwell Render [The basics]Revit [The basics]

[EDUCATION] UNIVERSITY OF OREGON | Eugene, OR__2008-present Major: Bachelor of Architecture Minor: Interior Architecture & Business Administration

[VOLUNTEER] HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | Sebastopol, CA__Summer 2011BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER | Eugene, OR__Fall 2011-present Mentor for a young individualAIAS MENTOR PROGRAM | Eugene, OR__2011-present Mentor youth in architectureHOPES CONFERENCE | Eugene, OR__Spring 2010-2012 Workshop Coordinator & Volunteer Planned, organized, and executed conference fashion show Planned event dinner

RESUME

[KEY ACHIEVEMENTS] LUMINAIRE CONTESTANT WINNER | University of Oregon, Eugene__Spring 2011DEANS LIST | University of Oregon, EugeneDEAN SCHOLARSHIP | University of Oregon, Eugene__2008-present

[WORK EXPERIENCE] NIR PEARLSON ARCHITECT | Eugene, OR__current internship

3 The Rubix Luminaire

6 Rooftop Cascade Bathhouse

4 Oregon BILDS_1572 Villard St

7 Fabric Hinges

1 Geology Field Station

2 Construction Details

5 Link Bedroom Re-design

Exterior Perspective[Sketchup, Maxwell Render, Photoshop]

The approach to the Field station and the building’s relationship to the mountainside.

Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of the Earth. As the rock begins to cool and contract, the columnar basalt fractures into polygons of 5, 6, or even 8 sides in order to relieve stress with the least amount of energy possible. A fracture is a split or fragment so as to no longer function or exist as a whole. My field station embodies a fracture. The program has been split up into two separate parts--the living and the learning, but they are tied together through an outdoor walkway. This walkway is meant to be occupied during the summer--serving not only as a transition space, but also a space to spend time outdoors while being protected from the vastness of the site. Not only does the building create a fractured path through form, it also fractures the light through the use of wooden vertical fins that encase the envelope of thebuilding. The shadows within the interior spaces change throughout the day, creating a unique experience at all hours.

Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of the Earth. As the rock begins to cool and contract, the columnar basalt fractures into polygons of 5, 6, or even 8 sides in order to relieve stress with the least amount of energy possible. A fracture is a split or fragment so as to no longer function or exist as a whole. My fi eld station embodies a fracture. The program has been split up into two separate parts--the living and the learning, but they are tied together through an outdoor walkway. This walkway is meant to be occupied during the summer--serving not only as a transition space, but also a space to spend time outdoors while being protected from the vastness of the site. Not only does the building create a fractured path through form, it also fractures the light through the use of wooden vertical fi ns that encase the envelope of thebuilding. The shadows within the interior spaces change throughout the day, creating a unique experience at all hours.

January 11:00 A.M. January 12:00 P.M.

Geology Field Station: Paisley Oregon

Exterior Perspective[Sketchup, Maxwell Render, Photshop]

The design evolves from the understanding of the vastness of the site and what it means to be a part of the landscape. Here is the geology fi eld station and it’s relationship to the larger context.

Sunlight Study Models[Hand-cut models, Photoshop]

These study models capture moments in time as the sunlight hits the wooden slats at all hours of the day.

January 1:00 P.M. January 2:00 P.M. January 4:00 P.M.

[Max Temperature + Landforms]


GIS Data [Top Left][GIS, Illustrator]

Understanding the temperature and precipitation patterns in Paisley, Oregon through geographical information systems.

Weather Charts [Bottom Right][Illustrator]

Comparing Paisley, Oregon temperature and Precipitation with that of Eugene, Oregon. Paisley, Oregon experiences extreme weather conditions: Extreme highs and extreme lows. This type of weather is great for geothermal heating and cooling.

Understanding the Site [Top Right][Illustrator]

Understanding the site means un-derstanding the types of rocks that form there. The vectors to the right are all diagramatic abstractions of Columnar Basalt.

MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION LEVELS

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Precipitation [Average Precipitation]


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SECTIONS 1/32”=1’0”


EAST ELEVATION 1/32”=1’0”

LIGHT FROM CEILING

LIGHT FROM CEILING TO GROUND LIGHT FROM GROUND

SITE PLAN 1/128”=1’0”

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EAST ELEVATION 1/32”=1’0”

LIGHT FROM CEILING

LIGHT FROM CEILING TO GROUND LIGHT FROM GROUND

SITE PLAN 1/128”=1’0”

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Two students ocupying the “viewing pockets”-- admiring the beautiful Eastern Oregon landscape.


The pathway as a place for both movement and rest.




7 Fabric Hinges




TERRA CLAD SILL

FLASHING

SINGLE HUNG WINDOW UNIT [OPERABLE]

STOOL

FLASHING

TERRA COTTA TILES

INSULATION

ALUMINUM TERRA COTTA CLIP

FASTENER

CONTINUOUS ALUMINUM TRACK

MOISTURE, VAPOR, AIR BARRIER

SHEATHING

STEEL TUBE STUD

C-BEAM

APRON

Window Sill Detail[Autocad, Illustrator]

INSULATION

SASHJAMB

SILL WITH DRIP

INSULATION

APRON

SIDING

MOISTURE BARIERSHEATHING

STOOL

APRON

INTERIOR FINISH

FOUNDATION WALL + FOOTING

MOISTURE BARRIER

2X6 MUDSILL

SILL GASKET

FLASHING

INSULATION

COMPACTED GRAVEL

DRAIN PIPE

BACKFILL

REBAR CONTINUOUS @ PERIMETER

Construction Details

Glazing Detail[Autocad, Illustrator]

BLOCKING

TERRACLAD COPING

FASTENER

ALUMINUM TERRA COTTA CLIP

TOP CLIP W/ ISOLATOR

PARAPET CLIP

CONTINUOUS ALUMINUM TRACK

INSULATIONMOISTURE/AIR BARRIERSHEATHINGTERRA COTTA TILES

STEEL TUBE STUD

C-BEAMANGLE BRACKETFIXED WINDOW UNIT

FLASHING

MODIFIED BITUMEN MEMBRANE

EXTERIOR SHEATHING

COREFLEX W/ ACTIVE POLYMER CORE

INTENSIVE VEGETATIVE COVER

METAL DECKING

CONCRETE FLOOR DECK

CASTELLATED JOIST

CASTELLATED GIRDER

FLOOR SUPPORT BRACKET

Terra Cotta Parapet Detail[Autocad, Illustrator]

FURRING STRIP

EXTERIOR FINISH

WINDOW CASING

MOISTURE BARRIER

SHEATHING

SASHSTOPJAMB

STOOL

INTERIOR TRIM

INSULATION2x6 STRUCTURAL SUPPORT

INSULATION

2x6 STUD

2x6 DOUBLE STUDS

CORNER BOARDSHEATHING

WINDOW CASINGMOISTURE BARRIER

6x6 STRUCTURAL SUPPORT

INSULATIONJAMB

STOOL

STOPSASH

Construction Details

Window to Wall Detail[Autocad, Illustrator]

KAWNEER 1600 SS WINDOW WALL [FIXED]

WAREMA EXTERIOR SUNSHADE [OPERABLE]

NIGHT VENT

Sunshade Axonometric[Autocad, Illustrator]




7 Fabric Hinges




Team: M. Strunk|A. Kenton|M. Maloney|W. McComick

The luminaire resembles a Rubiks Cube--9 cubes total, each a different color.The central white cube which is attached to thebackdrop houses the power and does not move. Theremaining 8 cubes can be rearranged around thecentral cube in any shape or form to create a new colorexperience.Our team was fortunate enough to have been asked toshowcase our luminaire in The Modern, a storelocated in Eugene, OR to launch the beginning of themonthly art walk.

The Rubix Luminaire

[Materials]Composite Framing Sandblasted plexi Glass 5 mm 2-3 volt LED lights--White, yellow, blue, red, green CAT 5 copper wiringResistorsNeodymium MagnetsDC Converter

[Frame Construction]Composite frame mate-rial was cut to size for the cube framing along with square pieces of plexi glass. The plexi glass was then sandblasted to allow for proper diffusion of light. After assembling the cube framing, the plexi glass was applied to the openings.

[LED Wiring]The LED structure was then assembled and wired inside the frame using proper soldering tech-niques on CAT 5 copper wiring. This was done with one LED in each corner of each box making a total of 72 LED’s in the entire Luminaire.

[Magnetize]Magnets were attached to points on each side of all the cubes to allow connection between boxes and their electrical currents. Once all connections were found safe, holder magnets were placed on the back of the cubes in or-der to hold the system together on a magnetic surface, such as the classroom chalkboard.




7 Fabric Hinges




Villard St. Site Model[Illustrator, Laser cutter, Hand-cut models]

Site model showing surrounding context and architectural patterns.

[Oregon BILDS Team] Professor Rob Thallon, Alex Bowers, Brian Debrun, Assunta Cicalese, Chris Cortes,Sophia Deluk, Courtney Ferris, Anna Galloway, Aj Handly, Justin Hebels, William McCormick, Heather Nelson, D.C. Nguyen, Lucia Rocchelli, Monika Strunk,Brandon Weathers

The site [105 feet long and 46 feet wide]is conveniently located in the East Campus area of Eugene, near 15th and Villard. Thisland is University owned, although it is in aresidential neighborhood. The site is located within what the campus planning com-mittee has deemed, “the graceful edge” [zoned for R-1 single family construction]. According to an agreement between the University and the Fairmont Neighborhood Association, this land, though owned by the university, is required to maintain the neigh-borhood aesthetic. In this case, that means blending in along-side 2 story craftsman houses.

Three major goals:

[1] Marketability[2] Sustainability[3] Affordability

CAMPUS RESIDENTIALHIGH DENSITY

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Oregon BILDS: Eugene Oregon

Site Context[Google maps, Illustrator]

Using google maps as an underlay, the site maps show location and surrounding context.

[Existing Neighborhood]Gable RoofsFront PorchBrick ChimneyDriveway to the sideGarage towards the backTrees form house divisionKids play in streetTrees line the center divideWood and brick material

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Technical Drawings[Archicad, Illustrator]

Site plan and fl oor plans

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carport den covered porch

green features

garage location in specifi c school district

energy effi ciency

home offi ce

yard guest room proximity to campus/work

[Desired features survey] In order to make our house marketable to faculty, we conducted a survey to fi gure out which design aspects were most important to them.

Oregon BILDS : Eugene Oregon

[Existing House]

$SUSTAINABLE AFFORDABLE

• Plenty of entertainment space indoors and out•A design that maintains the neighborhood aesthetic•Flexible space for growing families•An office space•A garage•Space for a rentable Accessory dwelling unit

•Saving materials--small building, simple shape•Controlling water--water catchment and bioswales•Minimizing energy usage--concrete floors for thermal mass, super-insulated construction, 7:12 roof pitch for optimal PV panel efficiency, solar water heater, and heat recovery ventilation

•Student labor•Efficient circulation/use of space•Low operating costs

MARKETABLE

Elevations[Archicad, Illustrator]

[South Elevation

[East Elevation]

[East Elevation]




7 Fabric Hinges



5 Link bedroom Re-Design

Model[Hand-cut model]

This is a re-design of ‘bedroom 1’ from the previous project [1572 Villard St]. I have made it moreefficient by linking the bed and storage into a unit along the Northern wall. Linking the bed and storage along the northern edge allows for:

[1] Room entrance upon the foot of the bed rather thanthe side.[2] The bed to receive ample morning light through theEastern windows.[3] Separation of spaces into his and hers.[4] Easy circulation throughout the room.[5] Maximization of storage.

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[Hanging garments] [Shoes] [Foldable garments]

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[Proposed plan]

[Storage unit section]

Link Bedroom Re-design: Eugene Oregon

Technical Drawings[Autocad, Illustrator

Interior Perspective[Pencil Drawing]




7 Fabric Hinges




Model[Hand-cut]

This Bathhouse [day spa, restaurant, and residential building] is located along the Dotonbori Canal in Osaka, Japan, which is one of its biggest tourist desti-nations. Great importance is given to this canal as the livelybuildings and evening entertainment share the water’sedge.

My inspiration was drawn from a Japanese Haiku:

[The old Ponda frog jumps insound of water]

The Bathhouse takes on a Traditional Japaneseaeasthetic, simple yet elegant.

[South Elevation] [East Elevation]

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Rooftop Cascade Bathhouse: Osaka Japan

Interior Perspective[Sketchup, Photoshop]

Simple, yet elegant easthetic. A place of relaxation peace.

Rooftop Cascade Bathhouse: Osaka Japan


Communal space


Private Room


Private Room




7 Fabric Hinges




Coffee Table[Illustrator, CNC, Hand cut felt]

Inspired by a woven basket, I have designed acoffee table that creates a weave through both form and function. This piece of furniture is made up of 4 interlocking elments, all of which are created by sandwhiching 3 mm red felt between Russian Birch. The corners of the table are created by the absence of wood. The 3 mm red felt is then able to act as the hinge for every 90 degree corner on the coffee table. This innovative solution to an ordinary metal hinge allowed me not only to achieve the clean and elegant aesthetic I was after, but it gave me the opportunity to create a piece of furniture that was able to flat-pack. This coffee table is light, easy to store, and can be put together in 4 small steps.

Fabric Hinges

Initial Sketches[Pencil drawings]

Technical Drawings[Autocad, Illustrator]

42. 0”

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2.5 ”

Fabric Hinges

Computer Rendering[Maxwell Render]

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Flat Pack

The coffee table has the ability toflat pack for easy storage and transportation.

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Monika A. StrunkUniversity of Oregon

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monika strunk's architecture portfolio

Documents

columnar basalt fractures

big brother big sister

common extrusive igneous

bachelor of architecture

present mentor youth

interior spaces

rapid cooling of basaltic

energy possible