Damian Babicz1302 S. 5th AveDes Plaines, IL 60018(224) 388-8914damianbabicz@ymail.com

University of Illinois at ChicagoUndergraduate 2008 - 2012

The collection of undergraduate projects is dedicated to design and technical drawings from Fall 2009 to Fall 2011of undergradu-ate works. Projects use simple shapes which are manipulated to create complex structures.

Fall 2009Instructor Kyle Reynolds

Fall 2010Instructor Andrew Moddrell

Spring 2011Instructor David Brown

Spring 2010Instructor Laura Fehlberg

Fall 2011Instructor Thomas Kelley

Tornado Tower

Univercity

The Wave of Heat and Cold

Overhanging Market

The Grid is Opaque

The relationship between shapes and their connections offer many opportunities for programs to interact with each other and create variations within the programs themselves.

Content:

Spring 2012 Target Golf

Tech Project Design

Spring 2011Instructor Michael Gelick

Minnesota School

Spring 2012Instructor Bruno Ast

Dynamic Table

Fall 2010Instructor Dan Wheeler

Brick Space

Instructor Andrew Moddrell

Furniture Design & Fabrication

(Revit)

(Rhino)

(Revit)

(Rhino)

(Revit/Grasshopper)

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(Revit)

(Revit)

(Inventor)

Tornado Tower

Mix use tower uses basic operations to manipulate simple form to create complexity. The square shape is enlarging as it rises into the sky. The angle of towers rotation corresponds with corners of surrounding buildings around the site. The courtyard and side voids allow the light to penetrate larger area of programs as well as create exterior spaces which are used for recreation.

Residential, commercial, recreation center and retail are the main programs incorporated in the tower. Vertical distribution of programs allows more interaction between users. The exterior of the building is made out of reflective glass to reflect sky to blend in with the low surrounding buildings.

Reflective exterior camouflages the mass of the tower

Fall 2009Instructor Kyle ReynoldsTower ProjectProduced in: Revit

1. Subtract 2. Twist 4. Product3. Subrtact

Residencial Comercial

Retail Recreation

Form operation diagram

Subtract Twist Subtract Product

Two structural cores and truss system

Vertical division of program

Residencial Commercial

Retail Recreation

Relationship of programs vertically and horizontally

Level 4

Office space connected with retail by exterior recreation space - Level 4

Level 48

Office space connected with residential by exterior workout space - Level 48

Street corner view

Courtyard between residential and retail

Recreation rooftop with view on residential units

Uniform exterior vs. colorful interior skin

Top view representing the variations within the courtyard

Entrance to the underground parking

Truss system exposed Courtyard connecting residential and commercial spaces

Rotation creates terraces with exposure to surrounding programs

Overhanging Market

An overhanging market uses a catenary curve system to transfer the weight of the market and in order to allow it to cantilever over the train tracks. Cantilever structure creates underground parking garage and a receiving zone. A number of studies and iterations were performed on Gaudi's technique which then was transformed into a canopy system that would house program. The permanent market stalls are located toward the entrance and then it smoothly transforms into temporary stalls. The only entrance to the market is at the intersection level. Ideas such as grid orientation, scale and gradient are the primary forces for this design.

Catenary curves allow market to cantilever the rail tracks

Spring 2010Instructor Laura FehlbergLocal Food Market ProjectProduced in: Rhino

Iterations of Gaudi's technique to develop canopy system

Shear, Mirror, Scale, Displace Control Points

Scale Shear, Mirror, Scale, Move

Iterations of operations explored to create the catenary system

Shear, Mirror, Scale,Displace Control Points

Scale Shear, Mirror, Scale, Move

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Moving control points of the entire field to create dense and loose areas in top view. Manipulate middle control points in side view to create gaps between taller components, but also keep the purity of the front view.

Market Stall Storage Component Grid of Permanent Markets to Temporary Markets Single Component Scaling Gradient of Scale

Relationship between roof system and program layout

Roof StructureFloor Plan

Market Stall Storage Component Grid of Permanent to Temporary Markets

Single Component

Scaling Gradient of Scale

View from green area on market stalls

View from across tracks

Light structure allows large sun exposure

Relationship between street level and the market

UniverCity

Exterior spaces allow for variety of after class activities

Fall 2010Instructor Andrew ModdrellNavy Pier ProjectProduced in: Revit

The objective is to put The University of Illinois at Chicago back onto Navy Pier. Navy Pier offers the university a peaceful and quiet location which is still connected to the urban environment.

Formally, the new university is stretched horizontally and compressed vertically on the site where every department has its own individual building; those are connected by elevated sidewalks which carry program within as well as throughout.

The form, patterns, and connections between buildings are based on principles of Walter Netschs original design for UIC.

Program and form concept reference original Netchs idea

Stack and Scale Creating interior Courtyards Connect with elevated Sidewalks

Stack Rotate Create Occupiable Voids

Walter Netschs Concepts: Proposed Concepts:

Business Administration Liberal Arts Applied Health Sciences Education Mixing Tower Architecture and Arts Engineering Urban Planning

Site aerial exposes garden rooftops and elevated sidewalks connecting the buildings

Square footage of each department and program distribution

Business Administration Liberal Arts Applied Health Sciences Education

2,900 Students 10,500 Students 1,500 Students 3,500 Students

Class: 90,500 sq ftHousing: 53,500 sq ftLabs: 0 sq ftLibrary: 25,000 sq ftLectures: 32,400 sq ftOffices: 43,000 sq ftOther: 10,600 sq ftSports: 22,000 sq ftParking: 17,400 sq ftGreen: 26,000 sq ftCenter: 40,000 sq ft

Mixing Tower Architecture and Arts Engineering Urban Planing 27,000 Students 2,600 Students 2,400 Students 1,500 Students

Class: 335,000 sq ftHousing: 200,500 sq ftLabs: 70,000 sq ftLibrary: 90,000 sq ftLectures: 115,000 sq ftOffices: 160,000 sq ftOther: 40,000 sq ftSports: 77,500 sq ftParking: 63,600 sq ftGreen: 95,400 sq ftCenter: 163,000 sq ft

Class: 48,000 sq ftHousing: 31,000 sq ftLabs: 6,500 sq ftLibrary: 12,600 sq ftLectures: 16,,400sq ftOffices: 22,500 sq ftOther: 5,600 sq ftSports: 11,000 sq ftParking: 9,000 sq ftGreen: 13,500 sq ftCenter: 23,000 sq ft

Class: 111,000 sq ftHousing: 65,000 sq ftLabs: 0 sq ftLibrary: 30,000 sq ftLectures: 8,000sq ftOffices: 52,000 sq ftOther: 13,000 sq ftSports: 25,600 sq ftParking: 21,000 sq ftGreen: 32,000 sq ftCenter: 54,000 sq ft

Restaurant: 335,000 sq ftRetail: 200,500 sq ftConcerts: 115,000 sq ftCenter: 90,000 sq ftOther: 40,000 sq ft Parking: 63,600 sq ftGreen: 95,400 sq ft

Class: 25,000 sq ftHousing: 100,000 sq ftLabs: 44,030 sq ftLibrary: 22,000 sq ftLectures: 14,000 sq ftOffices: 39,000 sq ftOther: 9,400 sq ftSports: 19,000 sq ftParking: 15,600 sq ftGreen: 23,400 sq ftCenter: 40,000 sq ft

Class: 38,600 sq ftHousing: 45,500 sq ftLabs: 30,000 sq ftLibrary: 20,200 sq ftLectures: 13,000sq ftOffices: 36,000 sq ftOther: 9,000 sq ftSports: 17,500 sq ftParking: 14,400 sq ftGreen: 22,000 sq ftCenter: 37,000 sq ft

Class: 48,000 sq ftHousing: 28,000 sq ftLabs: 0 sq ftLibrary: 12,600 sq ftLectures: 16,300 sq ftOffices: 22,300 sq ftOther: 5,500 sq ftSports: 11,000 sq ftParking: 9,000 sq ftGreen: 13,500 sq ftCenter: 23,000 sq ft

Floor plan of dorm rooms with occupiable courtyard

Change of volumes and locations of elevated walkways

Basement

Ground floor

Roof

Long section

Detailed section of Urban Planing Department

View from lake on Liberal Arts and Business Administration Departments

View of Engineering Department with elevated walkway

View from Mixing Tower on Chicagos skyline

Diamond truss system transfers pattern to sidewalk

1=100 massing model with key features

Library Classroom

Dorms Labs

Floor plate patterning distinguishes change of program

Green spaces incorporated in recreational rooftops

The Wave ofHeat and Cold

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ROCKY MOUNTAINS

NEW MEXICO

SALT LAKE CITY

NEVADA

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arizona

COLORADO

UTAH

HOTEL

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OVER 4 MILES OF SKI SLOPES

WELCOME CENTER

SHELL GAS STATION

ICE SKATING RING

UNDERWATER RESTAURANT

The wave project is located in the mild climate of Kansas. It introduces two opposite climates combined to allow the users to delight hot and cold simultaneously. The objective of the course was to make the building an icon and allow it to be recognizable from far away.

The typology of the roof imitates surrounding landscape and the interior is lighted by artificial interior sun to imitate the atmosphere of being out in the open.

Variety of aspects included in design and concept poster

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Gas Station

5 Star Hotel

State

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Spring 2011Instructor David BrownIcon ProjectProduced in: Rhino

Transition from beach to ski slope through restaurant

Icon form schemes

Concept billboard

Long Section

Half PipeBeach

Water Water

Water EquipmentRental

Ice CreamStand

SandwichBar

GrillSeaFood

RestaurantSmoothie

Stand

Water

Entrance

SKI SLOPES

BEACH

RESTAURANT

STATE INFORMATION CENTER

ICE RING

Circulation

Half Pipe

Landscape mirroring surrounding site

Side Skin Extended

Relationships of programs

Variation of submerge of ground floor level

View from a field across the highway

Side skin extendsMirror landscapeSurrounding site

Ski slopesBeachState information

RestaurantIce ringHalf pipe

Circulation

Entran

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Ski Slope

HotelLobby

HotelBeachBoardwalk

LoungeClub

Gas Station Main Entrance

Section of restaurant and info center

Section of beach and hotel

Relationship of landscape to program

Curvature on the interior expresses artificial landscape

Wave exterior shapes the interior spaces of the ski slopes and hotel

Beach and hotel view

Beach aerial viewSki slopes viewHighway view

Brick Space

Building is constructed out of 4 by 8 brick module. To achieve heaviness, pushed back walls and narrow, tall windows are used. Building is oriented N-S with a door opening on west side allowing users easy access from the bike path in the park. Window openings are located on north and south sides to achieve direct and indirect light within the building.

Fall 2010Instructor Dan WheelerBike Station Project - Tech StudioProduced in: Revit

Assembly of the envelope

Footing and foundation Poured floor slab and insulation

Interior brick wall Poured concrete roof

Install windows Install double swing door

Exterior insulation Exterior brick and roof gravel

Brick Module 4x 8

Double Hung Window 2 x 6

2 Rigid Insulation

Wall Ties @ 16 O.C.

Air Gap 2-3/8

Concrete Floor Slab 6

Detail of Floor Plan

Roof Membrane

Gravel Stop

Gravel

Roof Insulation 6

Roof Concrete Slab

Wall Insulation 2

Brick Module 4 x 8

Cavity 2-3/8

Recessed joint

Wall Tie 2 Flasher

Steel Lintel

Weep Holes

Door Frame

Double Swing Door 6 x 7

Brick Module 4x 8

Double Hung Window 2 x 6

2 Rigid Insulation

Wall Ties @ 16 O.C.

Air Gap 2-3/8

Concrete Floor Slab 6

Section Details

Floor Concrete Slab

Footing

Foam Insulation

Reinforcing Bars

Window Frame

Double Hang Door 2 x 6

Section Details

Section Perspective Section Detail Axon

Minnesota SchoolSpring 2011Instructor Michael GelickSchool Project - Tech StudioProduced in: Revit

Poured concrete system is used to design the school in Minnesota. Project allows exploring skin, building codes, MEP systems and develop sensibility of how those elements work together to accomplish requirements for the building.

Structure Plan

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Beam14x24

Column16x18

Column24x24

Beam24x36

Floor beams12x16

Floor beams12x16

Double Tee48x10x80

20-0

40-0

20-0

180-0

Bathroom Plan, Section And Axon

Hallway WashroomStaircase , Elevator,Mechanical Shaft

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Raiser = 7Tread = 11

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Floor Slab 6

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23-0

3-0 6-0 6-0 3-0 5-0

3-0 3-0 1-61-62-6 2-6

5-6

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3-0 6-0 3-0 5-03-03-0

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SprinklersMain Pipe

LightDrains Water Pipes

Duct

Return

Drop CeilingColumn

Partition Wall

Sprinkler

ReturnReturn

Duct Diffuser

Ceiling Section Skin System Axon and Exploded Axon

Curtain WallDouble Hung Window

& Fixed Window

Perimeter SystemMechanical

ShaftBoilers

Chillers Cooling Tower Coils

Filter FanFan

Fan RoomHeating & Cooling Tower

DuctReturn

FanChimney

HVAC System Section

HallwayPartition Wall

HVAC System Plan

UP

Ducts

Return Ducts

ReturnsDucts

Returns

Perimeter SystemThermal Control Box

Mechanical Shaft

Double Hung Window & Fixed Window

Sprinkler System Plan

main line from outside

1 diameter pipe

2 diameter Main Line

1 diameter pipe

2 diameter main line

2 diameter main line

6 on center pipe distance

6 on center

8 on centersprinkler heads

8 on centersprinkler heads

8 on centersprinkler heads

6 on center

1 diameter pipe

10 diameter ofsprinkler water covered

10 diameter ofsprinkler water covered

10 diameter ofsprinkler water covered

Dynamic Table

The design is composed of two rectangular squares where top square is 30 and the bottom is reduced proportionally by 1/3 to 20. Top square is supported by 36 rods which diameter is 5/16. The design of the table relies on the simplicity of rotation. The overlaps of elements create pinches, grid as well as illusion of curvature. The bottom piece is rotated 90 degrees which allows those qualities to be exposed to maxi-mum.

Spring 2012Instructor Bruno AstFurniture Design & FabricationProduced in: Inventor

Dining and Side Table by Warren Platner1960s

In the 1960s, Warren Platner transformed steel wire into a sculptural furniture collection, creating what is now considered a design icon of the modern era.

The Platner collection's unique harmonious forms are produced by welding steel wire rods to circular frames, producing a moire effect and capturing the decorative, gentle, graceful quality that Platner sought to achieve.

All metal components are finished in bright nickel with a clear lacquer protective coating. The Platner collection also includes a side chair, lounge chair and stool.

Dimensions 53 3/4" w 27.5"

Research

Angle Rotation Analysis

Angle Rotation Analysis

1 1/4 1

1/4

131.14

2 & 9

27 5/16

28 7/8

136.39

3 & 8

128.05

CORNER

30 13/16

137.72

134.05

25 11/16

26 1/4

4 & 7

5 & 6

1 1/4 1

1/4

1 1/4 1

1/4

1 1/4 1

1/4

1 1/4 1

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Rods 5/16 Square Tubing 1 x 1 1/2

20

30

45 45

45 45

8 x

8 x

4 x

8 x

8 x

4 x

4 x

Rubber Bumpers & Suction Cups

9/16

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8-32

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List of Elements

Tap Weld

Tap Weld

Drilled 5/16Holes

Drilled 9/32Holes

Drilled 5/16Holes

Drilled 9/32Holes

3 Spacing

2 Spacing

Assembly Detail

Four Sides Assembly

Four Sides Assembly

Rotation of the Elevation

Rotation of the Elevation

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Elevation

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Top View Rendering

Isonometric Rendering

Assembly Steps

Assembly Steps

Assembly Steps

Assembly Steps

Assembly Steps

Assembly Steps

Prototype Scale 1:1

Prototype Scale 1:1

Prototype Scale 1:1

Prototype Scale 1:1

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