Justine A. KaneArchitectural Portfolio, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Architecture is the proliferation of movement and grace into world culture through tangible forms-Justine Kane

Sustainable Energy Education Center (SEEC)Longbeach, California.........................................Page 01

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Ferry TerminalHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam....................................Page 07

901 West (Student Affordable Housing)Champaign, IL..................................................Page 13

Other InterestsFurniture Design, Plaza Design, and Painting..............Page 23

ResumeContact Information...........................................Page 28

Page 01 | SEEC

Sustainable Energy Education Center (SEEC)Longbeach, California

South Facade

Partners: K. Kaufman, H. Yu, and G. Clarkson

Page 03 | SEEC

We currently live in a world where there is an ever expanding need for energy and water conservation. With nearly 6.7 billion people and growing, the need for energy efficiency awareness makes itself more and more evident. This awareness can only be conveyed through education, demonstration and practice, which is the ultimate goal of the Sustainable Energy Educational Center (SEEC).

Level 00Drawn by K. Kaufman

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Level 04Drawn by K. Kaufman

South ElevationDrawn by H. Yu

Page 05 | SEEC

A. Water drains into the septic tank through drains around the pond. B. Rain runoff around the perimeter of the building is collected and drained into the septic tank through a rainwater collection system located at the base terraces. C. All the collected rainwater drains into the septic tank through pipeD. Wastewater and solid wastes are flushed from low-flow fixtures and toilets into the septic tanks where they are broken down by anaerobic bacterium.E. After all solid wastes are broken down; the wastewater is transferred up three stories to the 150-gallon tanks called Eco-Machines where the water is filtered by the plant roots in a 50 hour aerobic process.F. The purified water is drained through an architectural water feature that also serves to cool the entry foyer through evaporative cooling.

Courtyard

Longitudinal Section

Water shortage is an issue that has made itself more evident in recent years. SEEC will ensure responsible water usage through a series of low flow fixtures and toilet, the integration of a water reclamation system, and eco-machines. The Eco-Machines cleanse the collected waste water through a series of cleansing cycles, beginning with the anaerobic stage which takes place in a septic tank below grade. It is then pumped up to the third floor Eco-Machines for the aerobic stage, where the water is filtered through ten 150-gallon tanks and cleansed by plants, algae, and fish in a 50-day natural process. This cleansed water then becomes a water feature that falls into the narrow pool in the lobby, then into large pools in the courtyard. This is where the final stage, the polishing stage, occurs as the water is further cleansed by plants and other natural processes. The clean product can then be reused throughout the building.

G. Water is then routed under the catwalk where visitors ‘follow’ the water through the atrium space.H. The water in the catwalk is then drained into the ‘polishing pond’ through another architectural water feature that also serves to cool the atrium open air via evaporative cooling. The water sits in the polishing pond where water hyacinths and fish naturally extract any remaining impurities and use them for nutritional gain.I. Purified water is piped into the storage tanks where it sits until it is needed.J. Water is piped to the building and used as grey water to flush toilets. *NOTE* Purified water is not potable. Potable water will be provided through municipal channels.K. Water is pumped from storage tanks and used for irrigation when needed.

SEEC creates an educational and sustainable atmosphere, while emphasizing affordability, constructability, and versatility, through its various forms of sustainable strategies and design features. First and foremost, the building was designed to be as close to a net-zero building as possible by utilizing various passive strategies. SEEC’s form was driven by the optimization of the natural ventilation and daylighting. The use of two narrow masses, as compared to one large mass, allows daylight to penetrate every space and channels the prevalent summer and winter winds from the northwest to naturally ventilate the building. A NanaWall system will be used on the lowest level to open the student lounge and enhance natural ventilation. SEEC is powered through the use of 7,100 ft2 of photovoltaic, which will provide around 640 KwH per day (if proper conditions are met). The photovoltaic panels are also part of a tri-generation system which will simultaneously generate power and hot water, for use in hot water fixtures and an absorption chiller/radiant heating system. Power will also be generated through the use of proprietary technology known as PowerLeap Piezoelectric flooring in the building’s open air walkway. This technology converts the walker’s vibrations into electric energy at the rate of 1 Kwh per 270 ft2.

Classroom Section

Wall SectionDrawn by K. Kaufman

Page 07 | HCMC Ferry Terminal

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Ferry TerminalHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam

West Facade

HCMC Ferry Terminal creates a major transportation hub that connects HCMC to the rest of Vietnam.

The circular nodes from the master plan of HCMC generated the curvilinear form and circles of the building. The two interlocking circles on the island form the building and site by the radiating circles and lines from the centers.

Page 09 | HCMC Ferry Terminal

The building concept comes from the notion of water flow in a river. This flow concept was translated into the building’s form and circulation. The curvilinear building form encourages smooth movement, while the wavy roof form denotes main circulation paths through the terminal.

Plaza

Smooth, Flowing....

Circulation

Page 11 | HCMC Ferry Terminal

Riverfront Elevation

Page 13 | 901 WEST

901 West (Student Affordable Housing)Champaign, IL

Northeast Facade

Partner: A. Merchant

The primary thrust of this project aims to address an observed deficiency in high-quality, affordable apartment living options for graduate and international students attending the University of Illinois. The University’s existing housing stock is aging rapidly; the newest of these student apartment complexes dates back nearly 50 years. Continued deferred maintenance has allowed this stock to degrade substantially over time. This combination has led to buildings that are much more energy-demanding and increasingly more costly to maintain.

901 West presents a solution to this issue. Located near the center of the UIUC campus at the intersection of Green Street and Lincoln Avenue, this mixed-use development provides residents with efficient and flexible living spaces within walking distance to the central campus and accessible to surrounding community.

Green Street is the main drag of campus with student amenities and entertainment. The Hallene gateway, to the south of 901 West, acts as the welcoming point for students entering campus from the North. 901 West ties this dynamic street to the gateway and becomes an iconic building that welcomes students to campus.

Page 15 | 901 WEST

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Hallene Gateway

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Students enter campus from the North

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901 West Plaza and Sunflower Cafe

Page 17 | 901 WEST

The series of images to the right show a walkthrough the courtyard. These images represent the emphasis of the visual axes towards the Hallene gateway.

Large, Flexible...

User-Friendly Spaces

One-bedroom Unit

One-bedroom Unit Floor PlanDrawn by A. MerchantPage 19 | 901 WEST

Studio Unit

Individual dwelling units employ an “open-loft” concept, utilizing movable storage and shelving cabinets that also function as room dividers, allowing occupants to configure the space to their particular needs.

Studio Unit Floor PlanDrawn by A. Merchant

Transverse SectionDrawn by A. MerchantPage 21 | 901 WEST

Longitudinal SectionDrawn by A. Merchant

The transverse section on page 21 illustrates the underground parking that is illuminated by light wells and skylights. These light sources protrude into the courtyard and are used as benches. At night the benches and other light fixtures light up the courtyard and give the students a sense of security. The longitudinal section below demonstrates the unit aggregation with demising walls.

Page 23 | Other Interests

Other InterestsFurniture Design, Plaza Design, and Painting

User-friendly, Well-thought out....

Space Planning

Page 25 | Space Planning

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ShelvesEntertainment/Pantry

10’ 5’

Studio Apartment

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Furniture Design

901 West Plaza and Sunflower Cafe in Urbana, IL

HCMC Ferry Terminal Plaza in Vietnam

Is is not just the number of people using them [plazas], but the larger number who pass by and enjoy them vicariously, or the even larger number who feel better about the city center for knowledge of them.

For a city, such places are priceless, whatever the cost.

-William H. WhyteThe Social Life of Small Urban Spaces

Plaza Design

Courtyard at SEEC in Longbeach, CA

Collage of the Greats

Page 27 |Painting

Purple Flower

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