Architecture Portfolio - Luke Chamberlain - Selected Work: 2020-2025
folio LUKE CHAMBERLAIN
safley
william willoughby
kent
kent
EDUCATION
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY - Kent, Ohio
AUGUST 2024 - AUGUST 2025
Master of Architecture - MArch, Architecture.
Cumulative GPA: 3.781
AUGUST 2020 - MAY 2024
Bachelor of Science - BS, Architecture, Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors.
Cumulative GPA: 3.879
SANDUSKY HIGH SCHOOL - Sandusky, Ohio
AUGUST 2016 - MAY 2020
Graduated with Honors - Ranked 5th of 241.
Cumulative GPA: 4.034
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCHMID ARCHITECTS, INC. - Sandusky, Ohio
MAY 2024 - PRESENT
Architectural Designer / Draftsman
RENOVATIONS TO SANDSUKY APARTMENTS
Prepared design documents for renovations to a 6-unit apartment building. Handled certificate of appropriateness prior to project approval within Sandusky's historic downtown district.
ERIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT GARAGE
Responsible for construction documents and details for the design of an additional 4-bay garage and visitor's center to the Erie County Health Department's complex.
PORT CLINTON RESIDENCE
Responsible for schematic design, design documents, and presentations to client with extensive contact to both client and consultants for a new 2-story residential construction.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAPIENTIA VENTURES - Warren, Ohio
DECEMBER 2022 - JANUARY 2023
Co-Producer / Designer (Freelance)
Commissioned to co-produce and design a publication for a site of potential development in Warren highlighting proposals from fellow students' studio projects.
TOFT DAIRY, INC. - Sandusky, Ohio
APRIL 2017 - AUGUST 2023
Manager / Graphic Designer (Seasonal)
Supervised and trained employees, stocked parlor inventory. Produced digital menus and graphics for interior display screens.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE: AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN ROGERS
NOVEMBER 2024
Interviewer
An interview with John Rogers, a London based writer and filmmaker interested in the study of psychogeography, or an individual's montage of experiences along a chosen route.
OPEN MIC: A CONVERSATION WITH GILLES DELALEX
APRIL 2023
InDesign Compositionist / Interviewer
An interview between members of Professor Marco Brizzi's "Video, Media, & Architecture class and Gilles Delalex: founder of the French architecture firm Muoto.
OPEN MIC: A CONVERSATION WITH TSUYOSHI TANE
APRIL 2023
InDesign Compositionist / Interviewer
An interview between members of Professor Marco Brizzi's "Video, Media, & Architecture class and Tsuyoshi Tane: founder of the Paris based architecture firm ATTA.
RESEARCH
& DEVELOPMENT FOR: FORMER ST. JOSEPH RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL SITE
JANUARY 2023
Co-Producer / Designer
A publication detailing design proposals by members of Professor William Willoughby's third year design studio following the demolition of an abandoned hospital site in Warren, Ohio.
HONORS
SKILLS CONTACT
Member of Tau Sigma Delta: National Honorary Society for Architecture and the Allied Arts College of Architecture & Environmental Design Award for Exceptional Design Ability College of Architecture & Environmental Design Dean's List (2020-2024) 3X CAED X-Gallery Project Feature (Fall 2021, Spring 2022, & Fall 2022)
health and wellness center | los angeles, california
This project is designed as a health and wellness complex that prioritizes spatial connectivity and an engaging user experience. Track Central is organized around a central core of fitness and wellness amenities, providing a cohesive and dynamic environment for various activities. The design aims to encourage physical activity and promote well-being through thoughtful spatial planning and visual connections.
The core of Track Central is a central hub of fitness and wellness programs. On each floor a circulation track provides access to different courts and multi-purpose rooms, offering framed views of the activities held within the building. This visual connectivity is reinforced by the inclusion of double-heighted ceilings and glazing, creating a sense of openness and transparency. On the roof, an outdoor walking and running track extends the fitness experience into an open-air environment. The design process prioritized collaboration with structural and mechanical consultants, leading to the implementation of fluted concrete panels for the building's exterior and a shading system composed of vertical wooden fins to enhance shading and thermal performance.
This project demonstrates how thoughtful architectural design can integrate fitness and functionality. By creating a central, walkable environment with a strong emphasis on visual connectivity, Track Central encourages active lifestyles and promotes community engagement. The project also highlights the design's ability to balance aesthetics with functionality, using innovative material choices and structural solutions to meet design and sustainability goals.
kent state university | fourth-year integrated design studio | professor adam yaracs
partner madeline fulk
ii - organization concept i - site extents
iii - formal subtraction
iv - final formal evolution
integrated perspective section
south elevation
02 MIX ED USE IN MIDTOWN
mixed-use, assembly | cleveland, ohio
This project aims to create a mixed-use development that serves as a catalyst for urban improvement, setting a precedent for future construction in the area. The design focuses on establishing an urban language that enhances interconnectivity between sites and fosters a sense of community engagement in a context that lacks a clearly defined urban edge.
The building is organized by a horizontal "bar" element that spans across the site's two grounded structures, reinforcing the street edge and creating a defined urban presence. This elevated bar invites individuals to enter beneath it, leading to a wide-open public space protected from the street. The first floor features public-facing programs including a cafe and a common lounge which encourages interaction and community participation. More accessible public spaces, such as a community kitchen and maker spaces, are also located on the ground floor. The upper levels contain private offices, co-working spaces, and an exclusive outdoor event space located on the existing structure's roof.
This project demonstrates how architectural design can establish a cohesive urban language, improve public engagement, and promote a greater sense of community. By creating a welcoming public space and encouraging access to public programs at the ground level, Mixed Use in Midtown serves as a model for how mixed-use developments can positively shape the urban environment.
kent state university | fourth-year design studio I | professor nick safley
south section
03 WARREN NEXUS
mixed-use, multi-family housing | warren, ohio
This project seeks to revitalize the city of Warren by creating a dynamic, mixed-use space that fosters interaction between residents and consumers. The Warren Nexus transforms an underutilized site into a vibrant hub, offering both commercial opportunities and mixed-income housing by establishing a central point of connection for community and commerce.
This project is designed to address the need for community engagement and economic development in Warren. The design incorporates a tiered approach to support local businesses, providing a ground-floor incubator space where small business owners can develop their skills before migrating to the downtown region. The upper floors feature thoughtfully designed mixed income apartments that take advantage of the site's location and amenities such as the farmer's market, local dining, and outdoor space. The site is designed to encourage pedestrian and bicycle activity by connecting to the downtown to and regional trails through a network of paths. A passive park on the east side of the site acts as a gateway to the downtown area, guiding users to the city center, while bioswales and drainage systems are integrated to manage storm water. The inclusion of a boardwalk along the river and a pedestrian bridge to Packard Park enhances accessibility and connectivity. The design process evolved through site analysis amd community input to create spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
This project demonstrates how careful urban design can address multiple challenges, including economic development and community engagement, while fostering greater access to outdoor amenities. The final design prioritizes both the human experience and environmental responsibility, creating a space that is both sustainable and community-oriented. By creating interconnected commercial, residential, and recreational spaces, this project will help redefine how residents of Warren interact with their environment.
kent state university | third-year design studio I | professor william willoughby
LEGEND:
3 MILE CANOE/KAYAK ROUTE
LEGEND:
COMMERCIAL AND OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST
8 MILE CANOE/KAYAK ROUTE BIKING AND WALKING PATHS/TRAILS
SITE/SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
SHUTTLE ROUTES
RECREATION INSTITUTIONAL SITE RECREATION
site connections & land use river access & recreation
plan level 01 (restaurants)
plan levels 02-04 (apartments & green roofs)
04 PROTOTYPE FOR VERTICAL LIVING
mixed use, residential | barceloneta, españa
In response to the critical need for additional housing in Barceloneta, an area constrained by existing height restrictions, this project proposes a new prototype for constructed housing. By consolidating the footprint of the housing to a width of less than fifty feet, the design explores how such a structure can integrate within the fabric of the city. The goal is not only to address the housing demand, but also to incorporate additional necessary programs.
Positioned perpendicular to surrounding buildings and doubling their height, the proposal strategically includes various additional programs to anchor itself to the existing infrastructure, such as sports courts integrated along the boardwalk, an auditorium, meeting rooms, medical offices, a putting green, and montessori classrooms accessed via a central traversal stair. This stair provides access and offers gathering points with views out to the sea. Structurally, the project is primarily timber, with notable fibercrete arches encasing the timber structure, framing views and inviting vertical exploration. The building is organized by a single-loaded corridor on the north face, leaving spaces open where units are not allocated to enhance access to the main stair.
By rethinking the approach to housing within current zoning limitations, this work promotes a future prototype for urban development, seeking to redefine existing infrastructures and city skins to meet future needs, while potentially fostering resident diversity.
kent state university | graduate design studio II | professor antonio sanmartin gabas
