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Nina's Architectural Portfolio _ 2026
- 1. P OR T FO L I O Nina Bader Nina Bader A r c h i t e c t u r e P OR T F O L I O
- 2. I am aMaster of Architecture student with a concentration in Urbanism at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, holding a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Jordan and over three years of professional experience in architecture, interior architecture, and construction. My work emphasizes technically grounded context-responsive design that translates cultural and urban conditions into clear buildable architectural solutions. I am particularly interested in the future of cities, with a focus on material systems, construction logic, and structural strategies that support how people live, move, and interact within the built environment. I believe architecture should meaningfully connect people to place through well-resolved, technically sound design, and I strive to deliver forward-thinking architecture that is both conceptually rigorous and rooted in real-world constraints. About me Nina Bader +18652141692 Email: ninabader6@gmail.com Knoxville,TN Contact
- 3. With over threeyears of hands-on professional experience I have worked as an architect, on-site supervisor, and project coordinator across residential and commercial sectors. I have collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams on construction and design-build projects, managing projects from early concept development through technical documentation and on-site execution. My technical skill set includes advanced proficiency in Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Blender, Grasshopper, Unreal Engine, and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects). This digital fluency enables me to develop, visualize, and clearly communicate complex architectural ideas across multiple scales, from urban strategies to detailed building systems. In parallel with professional practice, I serve as a teaching assistant at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, supporting courses in architectural modeling, design fundamentals, and professional practice further strengthening my technical rigor, communication skills, and understanding of architectural work- flows. Professional Summary
- 4. The Delta Archive:A hub of discovery, purpose-built for historians and those dedicated to studying history, housing a museum, history libraries, and offices that preserve and explore the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans and the delta region. This space celebrates the city’s vibrant diversity, from its Creole and Cajun roots to its global influences, showcasing how these cultural layers have shaped its urban identity. By fostering connections between history, architecture, and com- munity, The Delta Archive serves as a beacon for understanding the interplay between culture and urbanism, inspiring scholars to uncover how the past informs the cities of tomorrow. The Delta Archive- New Orleans The Delta Archive-NOLA
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- 8. The City’s Eye:A public space located in Chicago featuring a 360-degree Transparent building that offers panoramic views of the city from above enhanced by a uniquely reflective ceiling. The City’s Eye- Chicago’s Eye project The City’s Eye- Chicago’s Eye
- 10. The City’s Eye-Chicago’s Eye
- 12. Nexus Arc. (N.A.F.I.K) NexusArc(N.A.F.I.K) in Knoxville is an Advanced Architectural Fabrication Institute stands out as a dynamic and inclusive hub where architects, designers, artists, students,educators, and the broader community can come together to explore, create, and celebrate the transformative power of architecture and fabrication. Nexus Arc. (N.A.F.I.K) Project
- 14. Chaotianmen Bridge This bridgewas designed using algorithmic structural analysis and topology optimization, developed in Rhino with Grasshopper and Karamba. The design draws inspiration from the Chaotianmen Bridge in China. adopting a half-circle arch truss form commonly used in pasta bridge competitions for its proven structural efficiency and balanced load distribution. Extensive research into truss systems and precedents informed the final design which was then tested for strength and performance. Following testing the bridge was honored with the UT Innovated Design Award from the University of Tennessee School of Architecture. recognizing its creativity, performance, and structural ingenuity. Bridge Design Brief: Algorithmic Structural Analysis + Topology Optimization
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- 18. VECTOR ACTIVE SYSTEMS Afteremploying Grasshopper, Kangaroo, and Karamba, I executed a form-finding script involving a space truss system. This script calculated multiple iterations, taking into account various support and load positions. These iterations revealed distinct spatial truss configurations along with their corresponding load and reaction points.Out of these iterations, the 100th iteration was chosen due to its shell-like characteristics and its potential to function as an enclosing structure. Computational Structural Analysis of a space truss
- 20. Bike Shade Pavilion Thisproject proposes a bike shade constructed from a steel structural frame and perforated metal canopy, combining ma- terial efficiency, clear structural logic, and urban functionality to support everyday cycling infrastructure. Skinz - Bike park shade design
- 22. Bike Shade/Physical Modelin context
- 24. ChampX Stadium isdesigned as a compact, high-energy urban sports venue that functions as both a public plaza and a performance-driven basketball stadium. The project is organized vertically: the upper level hosts the neon-lit ChampX basketball court conceived as a bold futuristic mini stadium while the ground level forms a shaded public plaza defined by a sculptural concrete waffle ceiling. The waffle slab structure establishes a strong structural and spatial identity for the plaza below, creating a rhythmic, durable, and climate-responsive gathering space. Above, the stadium expresses intensity, movement, and competition through graphic geometry and integrated neon lighting. Together the two levels frame ChampX Stadium as a place where everyday urban life and high-performance sport intersect celebrating athletic excellence, innovation, and public engagement. Basketball Court project - Knoxvville TN The Champ X Basketball Court
- 26. Basketball Court project- Knoxvville TN
- 28. STEEL STRUCTURE GLASS ROOF ROOF STEELSTRUCTURE ROOF METAL SHEET CONCRETE FLOOR CROSSED STEEL + GLASS WALL GLASS WALL CONCRETE COLUMNS STAIRS MULTI SPORT STOP NETTING SEATING E X P L O D E D E X P L O D E D A X O N A X O N Basketball Court project - Knoxvville TN
- 30. Integrations Studio Project Thisproject proposes a bike shade constructed from a steel structural frame and perforated metal canopy, combining ma- terial efficiency, clear structural logic, and urban functionality to support everyday cycling infrastructure. Summit Haven - Student housing Knoxville,TN
- 32. Integrations Studio ProjectSummit Haven - Student housing Knoxville,TN
- 34. Integrations Studio ProjectSummit Haven - Student housing Knoxville,TN CINEMA GUEST BATHROOM LOBBY + SOCIAL HUB / GAME ROOM ENTRANCE MAIL ROOM FIRST FLOOR Occupancy: R-2 / Assembly (Cinema)/ Egress Stairs / Utility Room/ Service Area / M (Mercantile) (Lobby + Common Area) Floor Area: 2,056 sq ft GUEST BATHROOM FLOOR 02 Occupancy: R-2 Units / Utility Room/Service Area / Common Area Floor Area: 2,569 sq ft COMMON AREA 2 BEDROOM STUDIO 3 BEDROOM ARCH 572 SNAPSHOT GROUP 03 Program Massing Southwest view - Building (A) Basement 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEGEND 2 Bedroom Unit 3 Bedroom Unit Studio Unit Egress Stairs Elevator Mechanical Room Common Area -Shared Balcony Trash Chute Room Cinema + Guest Bathroom Lobby + Social Hub / Game room Basement+Mechanical 1 Mechanical Room Egress Stairs Trash Chute Room Elevator First Floor 2nd Floor 3d Floor 4th Floor 5th Floor 6th Floor Lobby + Social Hub / Game room Basement+Mechanical
- 35. ARCH 572 SNAPSHOT GROUP03 Program Exploded Axon Southwest view - Building (A) Basement LEGEND 2 Bedroom Unit 3 Bedroom Unit Studio Unit Egress Stairs Elevator Mechanical Room Common Area -Shared Balcony Trash Chute Room Cinema + Guest Bathroom Lobby + Social Hub / Game room Basement+Mechanical 1 First Floor 2nd Floor (2-6 Floor ) Walkway Mechanical Mechanical Room Egress Stairs Elevator Trash Chute Room Breeze Way Mail Room 1 A B C D F E 1 4 3 2 5.3' 10.7' 21.3' 0 2" 0 3/32" = 1'-0" 36' - 0" 17' - 2 3/4" 18' - 0" 12' - 7 1/4" 50 ' - 0" 30 ' - 0" 60' - 0" 85' - 0" 25' - 0" 15 ' - 0" 14 ' - 5" Building (A) Plan 2nd Floor ARCH 572 SNAPSHOT GROUP 03 Building (A) 3 Bedroom Egress Stairs Studio 2 Bedroom Common Area A B C D F E 1 4 3 2 18' - 0" 18' - 0" 17' - 2 3/4" 18' - 0" 12' - 7 1/4" 20 ' - 0" 17 ' - 9" 11 ' - 1" 85' - 0" 50 ' - 0" 25 ' - 0" 60' - 0" 25' - 0" 5.3' 10.7' 21.3' 0 2" 0 3/32" = 1'-0" Building (A) Plan First Floor ARCH 572 SNAPSHOT GROUP 03 Building (A) Egress Stairs Cinema Guest Bathroom Mail Room Bathroom Lobby Social Hub
- 36. Integrations Studio ProjectSummit Haven - Student housing Knoxville,TN A B 1 4 3 2 ARCH 572 SNAPSHOT GROUP 03 Building Structure Beams-Columns- Foundation - Floors 18”x 20”TWO WAY GLULAM BEAM SYSTEM 12”x 12” GLULAM COLUMN SHALLOW FOUNDATION 5-PLY CLT FLOOR SYSTEM ARCH 572 SNAPSHOT GROUP 03 Type. Structural Grid Sizing Detailed Structure 2” CONCRETE 1” FOAM 5-PLY CLT FLOOR 18”x 20” GLULAM BEAM 12”x 12” GLULAM COLUMN A B 4 3
- 37. ARCH 572 SNAPSHOT GROUP03 MEP System HVAC + Ventilation System ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) Intelli - Balance 200 Any Climate ERV Output = 140 CFM Largest Dwelling Unit 933 sq ft with occupant load of 4.6 pers CFM Needed = 116.6 per Unit Heat Pump DAIKIN DFH SERIES 10 - TON PACKAGE Cooling Capacity = 116 000 BTU / hr Heating Capacity = 125 000 BTU / hr Total BTU Required for building BTU Needed = 473 707 120 000 x 4 Units = 480 000 BTU/hr Daikin Indoor Units Daikin FDXS Series (Ducted) Daikin FTXS Series (Wall-Mounted) Daikin Sky Air (Ductless Units) 1 2 3 1 2 3 Ceiling Cassette Branch Controller DOAS Site Plan +948 ft +950 ft +946 ft +918 ft +920 ft +925 ft AA AA AA AA
- 38. Integrations Studio ProjectSummit Haven - Student housing Knoxville,TN Scale 1/4’’ = 1’- 0’’ Roof Detail Section Section Perspective (AA)
- 39. )LIWK)ORRU 0 612 18 24 30ft 1/8’’=1’0’’ Scale 0 6 12 18 24 30ft 1/8’’=1’0’’ Scale Plans 2D Detail Section RoofTop Floor - Building (A) Wooden Pergola Ele vat or Ele vat or Studio 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom Common Area Third Floor - Building (A) Bathroom Bathroom Bathroom Second Floor - Building (A) Common Area Studio 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom Bathroom Bathroom Bathroom Bathroom Ele vat or DN First Floor - Building (A) Cinema MailRoom Guest Bathroom Club House Lounge Courtyard Ele vat or UP Basement Floor - Building (A) Mechanical Room Bike Shop area Ele vat or