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

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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

CONTACT+46 07 65 94 20 37 | krkraler@gmail.com