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Nick Burkhardt
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about me
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Nick BurkhardtI started my college career pursuing a doctorate in Health Science + Physical Therapy from Eastern Nazarene College.
During my first year, I realized my career shouldn’t be about making money, it should be about doing what I love, and that is design.
I grew up working for my father, doing custom home renovations and seeing drawn plans come to life. I saw beautiful spaces realized, so when it came time to decide which design field to go into, it was an easy choice.
Design is my passion, and am excited to see where it takes me.
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Living RoomMedium: PencilYear: 2009
Thanksgiving DinnerMedium: Pencil
Year: 2009
02 drawings
ContextIn an 18th century brick train viaduct in a booming art district in Paris, France.
ConceptExtensive research in manufactured and transported goods during the 1800’s resulted in the top two products:
Field GunsClocks
These two products are used for very different jobs, yet have many similarities in geometry, material and function, such as:
PrecisionMoving PartsCircleMetal
Inspiration
FabriquéRestaurant; Paris, France
03 school projects
Fabriqué, literally translated as Machined or Fabricated, is a project that is set in a 19th-century train viaduct that runs parallel towhat is now a bustling art district in Paris, France. For my concept I decided to focus on two of the main French railed exports during that time period; Clocks & Field Guns. Although these two products seem unrelated, both share much in common in ideology such as; precision and moving parts, as well as, materials and geometry such as; metals and the circle. All these elements can be seen subtlety throughout the design. Staying true to the time period, I used many of the available materials, like leather, suede, brick and wood. These warm colored materials, make the space feel welcoming and cozy. Some of the details of the project include; the Glass Dumbwaiter, which displays the moving parts aspect of the concept. Guests will enjoy watching their food and drink travel from the basement kitchen to the Dinning Area or even the Mezzanine Bar. Other details include; the Roman Numerals 1-12 in the wrought iron railing balusters, the circular separation screen referencing the geometry of the concept products, and varnished brass inlays in the flooring. The suspended semi-circular acoustical panels on the ceiling of the space create a tighter diameter, thus absorbing much of the sound generated by the noisy bar. This ensures a comfortable and pleasant experience for everyone at Fabriqué. My design is bold and classy, and utilizes materiality in innovative and exciting ways.
FabriquéParis, France
DINNINGWAITING
COAT CLOSET
HOST
Bar
DW UP Dumbwaiter
Dumbwaiter
First Floor PlanScale: 1/4"=1'-0"
Mezzanine PlanScale: 1/4"=1'-0"
Project Completed: Dec. 10, 2010Nick Burkhardt
03 school projects
Fabriqué, literally translated as Machined or Fabricated, is a project that is set in a 19th-century train viaduct that runs parallel towhat is now a bustling art district in Paris, France. For my concept I decided to focus on two of the main French railed exports during that time period; Clocks & Field Guns. Although these two products seem unrelated, both share much in common in ideology such as; precision and moving parts, as well as, materials and geometry such as; metals and the circle. All these elements can be seen subtlety throughout the design. Staying true to the time period, I used many of the available materials, like leather, suede, brick and wood. These warm colored materials, make the space feel welcoming and cozy. Some of the details of the project include; the Glass Dumbwaiter, which displays the moving parts aspect of the concept. Guests will enjoy watching their food and drink travel from the basement kitchen to the Dinning Area or even the Mezzanine Bar. Other details include; the Roman Numerals 1-12 in the wrought iron railing balusters, the circular separation screen referencing the geometry of the concept products, and varnished brass inlays in the flooring. The suspended semi-circular acoustical panels on the ceiling of the space create a tighter diameter, thus absorbing much of the sound generated by the noisy bar. This ensures a comfortable and pleasant experience for everyone at Fabriqué. My design is bold and classy, and utilizes materiality in innovative and exciting ways.
FabriquéParis, France
DINNINGWAITING
COAT CLOSET
HOST
Bar
DW UP Dumbwaiter
Dumbwaiter
First Floor PlanScale: 1/4"=1'-0"
Mezzanine PlanScale: 1/4"=1'-0"
Project Completed: Dec. 10, 2010Nick Burkhardt
Fabriqué, literally translated as Machined or Fabricated, is a project that is set in a 19th-century train viaduct that runs parallel towhat is now a bustling art district in Paris, France. For my concept I decided to focus on two of the main French railed exports during that time period; Clocks & Field Guns. Although these two products seem unrelated, both share much in common in ideology such as; precision and moving parts, as well as, materials and geometry such as; metals and the circle. All these elements can be seen subtlety throughout the design. Staying true to the time period, I used many of the available materials, like leather, suede, brick and wood. These warm colored materials, make the space feel welcoming and cozy. Some of the details of the project include; the Glass Dumbwaiter, which displays the moving parts aspect of the concept. Guests will enjoy watching their food and drink travel from the basement kitchen to the Dinning Area or even the Mezzanine Bar. Other details include; the Roman Numerals 1-12 in the wrought iron railing balusters, the circular separation screen referencing the geometry of the concept products, and varnished brass inlays in the flooring. The suspended semi-circular acoustical panels on the ceiling of the space create a tighter diameter, thus absorbing much of the sound generated by the noisy bar. This ensures a comfortable and pleasant experience for everyone at Fabriqué. My design is bold and classy, and utilizes materiality in innovative and exciting ways.
FabriquéParis, France
DINNINGWAITING
COAT CLOSET
HOST
Bar
DW UP Dumbwaiter
Dumbwaiter
First Floor PlanScale: 1/4"=1'-0"
Mezzanine PlanScale: 1/4"=1'-0"
Project Completed: Dec. 10, 2010Nick Burkhardt
ConceptThe concept of the project was to have a visual connection that shows the power of the contemporary artist’s of the mid 20th century to inspire and influence the current artists of today. This was achieved by having one grand and spacious moment when the galleries of mid century painters and furniture designers met the temporary galleries, which housed work from current artists.
Other features of the project included a auditorium under the typical Kahn style light corridor, a student library and hang out center for learning, as well as a ramping system that subtly moves the patrons higher and higher to allow for the utilization of one of the original car ramps.
ContextThe 808 Commonwealth Ave. building, designed by Albert Kahn in the early1920’s, is a landmark that speaks not only to the time period in which it was constructed, but also Boston’s historic and little known Automobile Row. It was originally a Cadillac dealership and is the site for BU’s new Museum of Contemporary Art.
BU Art MuseumA museum for the education of a generation
03 school projects
03 school projects
ConceptSave the Children Germany powerfully breaks the norm of a typical Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Likewise, the initial concept of the interior was to break the existing confines or structure of the space via a powerful gesture. Counters with white boards fill that gesture, while small lounges link to it to create a heterogeneous mixture of spaces with various functions.
Heavy black walls create powerful rhythms that are juxtaposed by delicate and transparent glass walls. This contrast is a representation of the NGO’s mission to be a powerful force for good with integrity and honesty.
Materials2 Shades of Grey/Cream CPT100% Organic LinoleumReclaimed Wood Siding
ContextThe world’s largest independent children’s rights organization, Save the Children, had their new Headquarters designed in a booming section of Berlin.
Save the Children Headquarters: Germany
Berlin Office
03 school projects
Public v. Private
Circulation + Hot Spot Diagram
Wall Detail
Ceiling Detail Reception Desk Detail
03 school projects
ConceptMy concept was to follow the squence of experiences that traditional Norwegian baths follow, and assign a temperature and light level to each of those experiences.
For example:Sauna - Dark - WarmSteam R. - Light - WarmCold Dip - Dark - CoolMessage - Light - Cool
This change allows the user to experience something new and fresh as they travel along the strict squence.
Inspiration
ContextWe designed a Spa on the top floor of a building on Newbury St., Boston.
Bath 212Norwegian Spa on Newbury St.
03 school projects
03 school projects
04 furniture design
ConceptThe Africa Chair was an independent project that attempted to encompass the tension, instability, and natural beauty of Africa.
The chair has thin legs and a sense of pieces missing that reinforces the ideas of instability, yet it is asthetically beautiful.
MaterialsThe Africa Chair is made of 100% organic materials;
BurlapMuslinMahoganyLeather
ContextI designed the chair to be in my Save the Children Office Project. STC is an NGO that helps and protects children around the world.
Africa ChairSave the Children: Lounge Chair
ConceptThe two intertwining “Y“ shapes represent the historic and traditional side and the contemperary side of this great place, and the materials follow suit.
Inspiration
ContextI designed the Boston Chair as an independent project to attempt to capture the essense of my favorite city in the US.
Historic + Modern
Boston Chair
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ConceptThe throught process behind my cover was the idea of simplicity and efficiency., which is also the idea of the Green Movement. The green cover catches the eye of the reader and is a bold statement that clearly speaks the magazine’s content. The Hon-eycomb pattern is a naturally occuring frame that houses the eight symbols I selected. Each has a technology or idea behind it. All speak one message; Go Green!
ContextOur assignment was to choose a magazine, and design a cover that is in alignment with the magazine’s typical coverage. I selected Architecture MN, and did a cover dealing with the Green Movement in Progressive Homes.
Progressive Homes
No matter your location or living situation, the opportunities for living a greener life at home are limited only by your imagination.
Page 46
WHAT IS A “GREEN” HOME
Page 17
Furman University, Southern Living, and Duke Energy have come together to show that living a sustainable lifestyle may mean giving up less luxury than you think.
A sustainable farmhouse and a one-of-a-kind riverfront loft highlight our coverage of captivating new homes.
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FEELING MINNESOTA
VOLUME 35 NUMBER 03 MAY|JUN 09 $3.95
Architeture Minnesota is a publication ofThe American Institute of Architects Minnesota
www.aia-mn.org
Adventures in amodern wonderland
COVER: THE AWARD-WINNING YINGIST RETREATPAGE 26
GOING GREEN GOES UPSCALE
Magazine Cover
Architecture MN
Original Magazine CoverNew Magazine Cover
05 graphic design
06 process sketches