Final Phase: Nathaniel Staniak

The main idea that my XS Housing Aggregation stems from is the movement of masses to create space around and between them. In doing this, different levels of privacy and community are created. The form of my unit comes from the deconstruction and reconstruction of the traditional rooms of a house. The bedroom, bathroom, kitchen … Continue reading Final Phase: Nathaniel Staniak

Envelope Part 1: Nathaniel Staniak

What is the relationship of your ground floor level to surrounding grade? The ground floor of my units sits even with the surrounding grade. What are your exterior materials? My exterior materials consist of glass, metal screen, and a main façade material, (either wood rain screen or brick) Window and door openings The stairs have … Continue reading Envelope Part 1: Nathaniel Staniak

Phase 5: Nathaniel Staniak

Using design features in functional waysSeparation of spaces through elevation changes and sizeCreating a gradient of privacy, not necessarily through individual "rooms"Maximizing light and careful choice of fenestrationAvoiding conventions- the pros and consDesign works in harmony toward a couple common goals. From low energy usage, materials, and designing for a bit more efficiency, the house … Continue reading Phase 5: Nathaniel Staniak

Phase 4: Nathaniel Staniak

3537 S Wallace Street For my aggregated housing project, my idea of a "unit" became more than just a single house. I decided to use a language of masses and planes to create spaces and tessellations that fit together efficiently. I experimented with the aggregations of these units by looking at how they can make … Continue reading Phase 4: Nathaniel Staniak

Phase 3: Nathaniel Staniak

2D Collage and 3D Collage At the intersection at 33rd and Princeton, what caught my eye were the differences between what lies north, and what lies south of the area. If you look through a certain alley, you can catch a glimpse of the Chicago skyline which represents a busy, urban space that contrasts with … Continue reading Phase 3: Nathaniel Staniak

Phase 1b: Nathaniel Staniak

PROJECT TEAM: Aveiya Gordon, Malhar Kate, Damla Sucuka I decided to photograph the shelter model on the south landing of Crown Hall. This is because the shelter is designed for use in an urban area, specifically in a neighborhood like Bronzeville. Having crown hall in the background helps represent this urban context. I also masked … Continue reading Phase 1b: Nathaniel Staniak

Phase 2: Nathaniel Staniak

PROJECT TEAM: Aveiya Gordon, Malhar Kate, Damla Sucuka The Shield Shelter was constructed to protect those who choose to enter it from the stresses of the outside world, including those pertaining to physical disturbances and gun violence. In the neighborhood of Bronzeville, there is a lack of public facilities like pavilions, and lots of talk … Continue reading Phase 2: Nathaniel Staniak