THE CHAM ELEON A D I N A B A L A S U

THE CHAMELEONSECTION 1

THE CHAMELEONSECTION 2

LEO

BURNETT

21ST FLOOR

Chicago, IL, 2012

Professional Experience

PROGRAM

10,000 sf

Corporate Workplace

Elevator LobbiesElevator Lobbies

The Burnett Room

ROLE

Senior Deisgner

LEO BURNETT A D I N A B A L A S U

BURNETT ROOM FLOOR PLAN

BURNETT ROOM CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION

LIGHTING ENVIRONMENT “STARBURST SKY” - BACKLIT MESH

“STORMY NIGHT” - HIGHLIGHTS “SUNBURST SKY” - UPLIT MESH

LEO BURNETT A D I N A B A L A S U

LEO BURNETT A D I N A B A L A S U

ISI HEADQUARTERS A D I N A B A L A S U

For ISI Headquarters we wanted the design to

embrace their progressive global vision. Our main challenge was bringing natrual light inside warehouse building. Our

strategy was to let the interior spaces flow openly

and define space using ceiling clouds and

flooring patterns. Edge-lit glass light fixtures

createcreate the illusion of skylights in the workspaces furthest away from natural light.

We allowed the interior partitions to take

sculptural forms within the high ceiling interior,

culminating with an organic structure that awes

and envelopes its guests as they step into the space. The Seyond feature wall morphs into a canopy and creates an innovative language without the typical cost of design andand detailing typicaly associated with such

construction.

We wanted the space to read as a refined image

of the friendliness, liveliness and commitment to quality that ISI stands for.

ISI HEADQUARTERS A D I N A B A L A S U

ISI HEADQUARTERS A D I N A B A L A S U

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

Tower Lake, IL, 2014

Professional Experience

PROGRAM

2 Level Residence

+$700,000

ARCHITECTARCHITECT

Adina Hall

TEAM

Project Designer | Project Architect Adina Hall

SPRENZEL

RESIDENCE

SPRENZEL RESIDENCE A D I N A B A L A S U

C A M E L V I E W V I L L A G E A D I N A B A L A S U

CAM ELVIEW VILLAGE A D I N A B A L A S U

WILBUR WRIGHT

COLLEGE

1ST FLOOR

Chicago, IL, 2011

Professional Experience

PROGRAM

Math Lab

Physics Lab

Common CorridorsCommon Corridors

ROLE

Project Deisgner

W ILBUR W RIGHT A D I N A B A L A S U

A compact multi-use “high-rise” Science Lofts

building connected to the existing Bertrand

Goldberg modules-based campus by a Student

Services Gateway bridge building. The addition of

universal adaptable space answers to the call for economic and rational

construction,in particular in the world of changing

technologiestechnologies and new educational methods…It

would bring efficient, reconfigurable and

adjustable to multi-use spaces. The Science Labs

Renovation at Wilbur Wright College in Phase One

includes state-of-the-art interior renovation of

selected instructional laboratories – Physics,

Electronics and Math Labs are included. The new

ElectronicsElectronics Labs are designed to aaccommodate

each 28 students in a new, superior in technology,

vision lines and collaborative opportunities space.

The labs have ancillary rooms for storage,

electrical panels and emergency shower. The

additional borrowed daylight through new glazed

openings in the wall and the “nature indooindoor” eilements contribute to this innovative learning environment.

W ILBUR W RIGHT A D I N A B A L A S U

W ILBUR W RIGHT A D I N A B A L A S U

SAIC

STUDENT CENTER

S A I C S T U D E N T C E N T E R A D I N A B A L A S U

This 19,000 SF renovation aims to provide a

Student Center for the School of the Art

Institute’s diverse student body. Looking to

give a ‘home base’ for students, faculty and staff, the Center combines

spaces for meeting, studying, lounging and

dining while offering a sense of identityidentity to the student body, which is currently segregated among several

facilities in Chicago’s Loop. The Leroy

Neiman Student Center, and its small art

gallery, is fully equipped with high-end technology, presenting endless

opportunity for student interaction andand presentation. The Legacy classrooms

created four new learning spaces to

support continued campus growth. Private

graduate studios were also housed in the

new construction. The new wing boasts

exposed concrete floors and structure,

generous ceiling heights and an eye-level

viewview of the Chicago El tracks with very little

of the noise.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN & REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

S A I C S T U D E N T C E N T E R A D I N A B A L A S U

CHICAGO CONFLUENCE A D I N A B A L A S U

1. Venturi Shells and Wind TunnelLiLike a butterfly spreading its wings, the shells wrap over

the Lake Shore Drive and taper out towards the North,

causing a Venturi Effect that accelerates wind velocities

and traffic air movement. Wind turbines located on the

South side and along the Drive collect the energy from

the created air movement.

2. Center for Innovation EnvelopeAA cocoon-like structure will enclose a research center

and observation platform, allowing continuous site

access by visitors and scientists. The envelope is

insulated with triple-pane glass to minimize heat loss

and maximize day lighting. The interior floors are made

of thick concrete, creating thermal storage mass for

passive heating and cooling. The floors are offset from

thethe envelope, allowing for a thermal buffer-zone which

increases energy efficiency and minimizes heat loss.

Cross-ventilation and Stack ventilation are the main

cooling strategies for the center.

3. Smart skinComposed of a network of three-dimensional,

four-sided cells, the envelope features modular

components which are easily replaceable, accessible,

programmable for specifics, developed and

implemented on site. Modular construction of the

structure will permit re-configuration to adapt to the

prevailing market, social and technological forces

as-yetas-yet unrealized. The Smart-Skin will harvest energy

and measure the micro-climate of the city. Chicago

Confluence will feature the latest eco-technologies that

are able to monitor and inform the public about the

health of the city.

The building skin uses the high-performance,

lightweight materials such as polymer ethylene

tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE)- a material that has high

corrosion resistance and strength over a wide

temperature range. The cladding is also designed to

intelligently respond to solar radiation through the use

of PV panels and PV paint. Sporadic modules are left

open for natural ventilation and lighting.open for natural ventilation and lighting.

Living Light - A dynamic skin glows and blinks in response to data about air quality and public interest in

the environment. Visitors can even text message the

structure and it will text them back.

Living Glass - The system collects input through an array of sensors and triggers local and global

movement. As an environmental control, it could detect

carbon dioxide and “breath” when levels are high.

SolarSolar Paint - Consists of a layer of dye and a layer of electrolytes applied to steel as a liquid paste. It will be

more efficient at capturing low radiation light than

conventional solar cells, so it’s suited to all climates.

Other:• Solar, wind and kinetic materials

•• Existing and new materials; high tech and low tech;

conservation

• NANO technologies

• Locally developed and manufactured materials

tailored to specific needs and resources

THE SOCIO ECONOMIC SYSTEMSENERGY HARVESTING COMPONENTS

LAKESHORE PAVILION A D I N A B A L A S U

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