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craig wojtczaka r c h i t e c t u r e d e s i g n p o r t f o l i o
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j a z z i n s t i t u t e n o r t h r i d g e l a k e l i b r a r y
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c o l l e g e c a m p u s p h o t o g r a p h y
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c r a i g w o j t c z a kI will dedicate my effort and talent to work in a professional environment as an employee and collaborate with practicing architects.
educationUniversity of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeBachelor of Science, Architectural Studies -Cumulative GPA: 3.566 -Dean’s List 4 semesters
Graduating May 2014
awardsMSI General Scholarship -Awarded to a student who demonstrates academic, design, technical merit, and an interest in the design build process
December 2013
organizationsAmerican Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) -Midwest Quad Conference in Milwaukee -Forum Conference in Chicago Society of Architectural PhotographyIntramural Soccer/Futsal Referee
February 2013-Present
September 2013-PresentOctober 2013-Present
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Address: 2956 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Phone: (414) 335-5976 Email: [email protected]
-Revit -Photoshop -Problem Solving -Self Motivated-Google Sketchup -Illustrator -Time Management -Effective Communication-AutoCad -InDesign -Attention to Detail -Photography
experienceSARUP, UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WIStudent Photographer -Photograph lectures and events around SARUP -Attention to detail and framing of subjects -Knowledge to adjust to different lighting situa- tions -Eye for creative and artistic photographs
Erin Hills Golf Course, Erin, WICaddie -Caddie for two golfers at once resulting in a fast paced environment -Effectively communicate accurate yardage, green reads, and advice to golfers
Kettle Hills Golf Course (45 holes), Richfi eld, WICart Attendant, Starter, Pro Shop Worker -Time management was necessary to balance attend ing carts and accomplishing other tasks -Starting golfers at the fi rst tee for multiple courses at a time required strong communication skills -Reliable and trustworthy resulting in promotion to working in pro shop
February 2013 - May 2013
May 2011 - Present
May 2008 - August 2010
references available upon request
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J A Z Z I N S T
2Course: Studio 420
Date: Spring 2013, Junior Year
Professor: Chris Cornelius (Coordinator) Kerry Yandell (Adjunct)
Location: Milwaukee, WI Area of Building: 34,000 SF
Intent: Th e Jazz Institute promotes community due to the blur-ring of the interior and exterior boundaries, which is achieved through the use of curtain walls and openings. It has energy, movement, and activity that can be viewed from anywhere in the building due to the open fl oorplan. Th e performance hall is the main attraction of the building and attains hierarchy through the use of its brick material and its height in relation to the rest of the building.
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The site was an important aspect in this project. It is in an area in which redevelopment is a focus. The new and old will combine in an attempt to rec-reate what the area used to be, full of energy and life.
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Second Floorplan
First Floorplan
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Key1. Main Entry2. Lobby3. Cafe4. Performance Hall5. Backstage Support6. Classroom7. Offi ces8. Lounge Area9. Rehearsal Studio10. Recording Studio11. Practice Room12. Toilet Room
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Section East-WestLooking North
Section Perspective East-WestLooking South
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The sectional qualities in this project were carefully considered to create a space that is both inviting and personal, but is also able to promote energy and inter-action between visitors. Jazz music is all about sharing, which should be reflected in how the space is designed so it can easily be accomplished, from practice space to performance space.
Section North-SouthLooking East
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The heart of the Jazz Institute is the atrium in the center of the building. It is all about showcasing the energy and movement that happens when a performance is being held. People are moving in, out, and around the performance hall and it is a great way to interact with people while seeing hosts of other people doing the same.
Exterior RenderingRevit Base, Pencil Traced, Edited in Photoshop
Performance Hall RenderingRevit Base, Edited in Photoshop
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Course: Studio 685: Library Design in the Age of Digital Media
Date: Fall 2013, Senior Year
Professor: Joy Peot-Shields
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Area of Building: 43,000 SF
Intent: Th e digital age is drastically changing how libraries are being used today. Th ey need to be fl exible to accomodate the quick changes in technol-ogy. Th erefore, the spaces in the library are designed to be open to allow for fl exibility in the main spaces for book stacks. Th e secondary spaces are also fl exible in that they can accomodate the mobile side of computing such as laptops and tablets.
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Lake Library
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Section Perspective North-SouthLooking East
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The facade of the building is made up of white trespa panels and laminated wood. Along the entry way on the north side is a screen wall made of wood. It acts as a shading device as well as a wayfinder to the main entry, while also allowing a place for the easily visible signage of the library to be attached.
East Elevation
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Site Plan with First Floorplan
The site that the class chose to place the library is a unique site. It has a 12 foot elevation change from the road to the lake, causing the need to create a design that actively engages the elevation change. The lowest level consists of an underground parking structure and a white box space that is an Urban Ecology Center.
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Key1. Main Entry2. Circulation Desk3. Conference Room4. Cafe5. Adult Stacks6. Children Stacks7. Media8. Teen Stacks9. Digital Lab10. Urban Ecology Center
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The main reading room on the second story has an excellent view of the adult library space while also look-ing out over the lake. The large windows facing the north side allow ambient light to come in and provide a comfortable amount of lighting for reading throughout the day. At night, the glow from inside acts as a lantern and can be easily viewed from the lake.
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Course: Studio 320
Date: Spring 2012, Sophomore Year
Professor: Karl Wallick
Location: N/A
Area of Building: N/A
Intent: Th is studio was about tectonics. It taught students to look at how mass, planes, and frames make up a building. Students were given a scheme to work with for the semester and create a college campus based off of that scheme (although we didn’t know what the end result would be during the fi rst few weeks of the semester). I received the radial scheme. Th ere is a center courtyard and pavilion space where pathways radiate out from, which connects to all the corners of the campus.
College Campus
Early Site PlanPaper Squares and Graphite Lines
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The project was unique in that the students weren’t told what the project was in the beginning of the semester. We concentrated on how individual pieces fit together and then it was eventually revealed that it would become a college campus.
Site Plan
Site Plan East-WestLooking North
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The digital fragment was modeled before we knew exactly what it would become, and then tweaked to integrate it into the college campus design. My fragment became a pavilion that was eventually placed near the center of the campus. The fragment was 3D printed and the basswood was lasercut.
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This is a lecture hall which is a part of the college campus. The main focus was how to bring lighting into the space without being too distracting during a college lecture. There are openings on the outside with a panel behind that diffuses the light. It was made by hand.
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Photography
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