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I was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia. In this “Venice of the North,” crowded with splendid palaces, cathedrals, tree-lined avenues and beautiful bridges, I was enlightened from my earliest years by fine arts and classical music, which were my first inspirations, and ultimately led me to become an architect and designer. Subsequent to completing my advanced studies in architecture at Ben-Gurion University in Israel (BA), I have had the privilege of working with prestigious design and architectural firms in Israel and the United States. My rigorous architectural approach to space planning, form creation, and detail is evident in all of my work. I believe in the constant exploration of design languages and diverse use of materials, color palettes, and concepts that are specific to each new project and its physical context. I am not satisfied until the finest results are produced using methodologies that include evidence based design, intensive research and due-diligence.

My areas of expertise have included design for commercial, banking, hospitality, retail, food services, and residential projects. My attention to detail and range of the design scope is evident in all aspects of my clients’ projects, from conceptual sketches and design development to the completion of the project.

My approach involves carefully listening to clients, successfully understanding needs and desires in order to create compelling environments that work for them.

julia hamer

multidisciplinary designer+architecture+interior design+branded environment+photography

224.715.0543

julhamer@gmail.com

PHILOSOPHY

It only takes a few individuals of open consciousness to create the water ripple effect.The human consciousness is one whole moving evolving energy just the same as an expanse of water, through cause and effect.

It can only affect all of humanity from a group perspective and as one individual moves thought and consciousness into perfect balance, then the whole whether aware, enlightened or not, will move towards that balance.

The humankind’s destiny is not in the hands of the governments, the warlords, or even one continent, it is in the hands of the individual and that individual’s right by free will to think and create in that individual’s whole life.

Therefore, individual thinking affects the life of everything in and around it by being a part of the Universal Consciousness.

INFINITY CENTERHarrington College of DesignCreative Collaboration, 2011+ group project+ 16 weeks

The Infinity Center is an intellectual retreat that brings together people from all walks of life into a shared space that actively facilitates the exchange and development of new ideas.

Using the uninterrupted continuity of the infinity symbol to inform the overall design strategy, the project’s architecture is a direct expression of the internal wayfinding strategy.

A secondary wayfinding system will also be utilized in the from of personalized generative graphics embedded in the flooring. Through the combination of these strategies, stakeholders will be afforded a highly dynamic, transparent experience that provide for both intellectual and physical freedom.

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DIAGRAMS OF TIME-BASED EXPERIENCE-INFINITY CENTER

CONFERENCE CENTER

FOOD SERVICES

LIBRARY

COMMUNITY/HOTEL

BUILDING SERVICES/MAINTENANCE

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The most important wayfinding component is the ramping system that connects all three levels in a fluid, uninterrupted way. The first ramp takes you to the library level, and then continues up to the upper level with the conference center and offices.

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LOBBY/RECEPTION 22,000 S.F.

HOTEL

FOOD COURT

The ramps are a manipulated version of the infinity symbol, in plan, it is in fact that symbol.

The ramps allow users to easily flow from program to program, and provide for a transparent interior space so that stakeholders are always able to orient themselves in the building.

AIRPORT YOGA ROOM

PROTOTYPEHarrington College of DesignDesign and Society, 2011+ individual project+ 6 weeks

The proposed project is designed to support the notion of promoting a healthy life style and providing accommodation to the air transit traveler. Today, airports across the country as well as international are striving to improve general accommodation for the traveler, such as shopping experience, food services and personal care.

However, stress level remains a main issue to a majority of passengers. Long or delayed flights may cause and unpleasant experience through the course of a single trip. Not only physical discomfort occurrence due to still seating position during flights and wait periods appears to be stressful,

but also the emotional state may be affected.

Being sensitive to our spiritual needs and connected to our origins may sooth us, bring comfort, or even heal our bodies and souls. Consequently, as a designer, I believe that the emerging social paradigm of holistic attitude

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yoga roomlockers

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yoga room

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toward health is demanding the implementation of such accommodations in the public spaces, especially in those that are limited in a natural environment exposure.

RE SPIRITUAL RETREATHarrington College of DesignSpecialization Studio, 2012+ individual project+17 weeks

Spiritual REtreat will offer educational and wellness activities, as well as services such as eastern traditional practices, alternative medicine treatments, classes and conferences of various sizes. It will house organic food services, spa and outdoor pool amenities, and meditation spaces.

The intention of this facility is to expose the public to multiple disciplines and techniques for the improvement of health and state of mind, and to help modern society reach unlimited potentials pursuing happiness, bliss and inner peace.

WELLNESS

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LOCATION AND SITEDEVELOPMENT

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Center will be located on the bay shore in

Point Loma, San Diego, California

Individual hotel suites will be spread over the cliff and have pedes-trian and mini electrical

cars access to the main building.

Climate statistics

AverageTemperature70 degrees

Most precipitation month-marchPrecipitation range - 0.02"-2.04”

Wind varies between 15 mph to 25 mphMajority of winds are NNW, NW, WNW

Center will occupy standalone building, individual hotel suites, pools and parking lot on shore of a bay in Point Loma, San Diego, California and will cover about 350,000s.f. of land. Four story building is the central structure in the proposed development.

FORM, LIGHT AND MOVEMENT

RHINO EXPERIMENTATIONHarrington College of DesignMedia and Communications, 2011+ individual project+ 16 weeks

Spatial movement through the model demon-strates how position in space can influence one’s perception and emotion, an analogy the idea of having different approaches in individual spiritual path. Soft three-dimensional forms and wave-like elements emphasize the life-stream that flows

eternally towards increasingly higher levels of consciousness. Moving towards the model, altering exterior views through the use of speed and velocity, navigating and observing interior spaces from different angles of the camera, facilitates our understanding of how this life-stream builds itself into different personalities as vehicles for its flow of consciousness.

Purpose of this parametric experimentation is to illustrate several points of importance that regard to spirituality in art and architecture. Through techniques such as field and database, as well as layering superimposed images, it appears possible to stress the notion of diversity in the world of spirituality: one can travel many different roads or even travel without a road. Spatial movement through the model demonstrates how position in space can influence one’s perception and emotion, similarly

to the idea of having different approaches in individual spiritual path. Soft three-dimensional forms, wave-like elements of the illustration emphasize life-stream that flows eternally towards increasingly higher levels of consciousness. Moving towards the model, altering exterior views in certain speed and velocity, travelling and observing interior spaces under different angles of camera, facilitates our understanding of how this life-stream builds itself different personalities as vehicles for its

GRASSHOPPERHarrington College of DesignDigital and ComputationalDesign, 2012carpet competition

The Flower of Life symbol is considered to be sacred among many cultures around the world, both ancient and modern. The Flower of Life is the modern name given to a geometrical figure composed of multiple evenly-spaced, overlapping circles, that are arranged

so that they form a flower-like pattern with a sixfold symmetry like a hexagon. The center of each circle is on the circumference of six surrounding circles of the same diameter.

GRASSHOPPERHarrington College of DesignDigital and ComputationalDesign, 2012lamp variations grasshopper code

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GRASSHOPPERHarrington College of DesignDigital and ComputationalDesign, 2012

DEKA BAR AND RESTAURANTIndividual Project, under constructionRussian Fusion Fine Dining and BarWheeling Illinois

Proposed restaurant and bar will occupy former Eduardo’s pizzeria located at 401 E Dundee Road, Wheeling. The space shall be planned to receive about 100 (one hundred) guests for lunch, dinner and private parties. Isolated accommodation for five slot machines, dining and lounge area to be incorporated. Liquor bar with seating arrangement shall be designed to provide party and day services for the guests. Existing private room shall be designed for ‘Over 21 yo’ zone to provide five slot machines, dining and soft seating.

Clients wanted to create an upscale, fine-dining experience and are planning to offer a Russian-Fusion menu. This is not a common genre and actually originated by the client. Their intend is also to offer multitude of vodka brands, as well as incorporating vodkas into some of the menu selections in the form of marinating or, as an extension of the Russian-Fusion concept. Eclectic theme of “modernized” Baroque style, originally desired by client, and contemporary finishes allowed supporting the idea of classical and ethnic atmosphere of new restaurant. wall panels

porcelain

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chair covercolor palette

table cloth, chairs

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ceiling panels

soft seating

SOUND GARDEN DAY CAREIndividual Project, 2010Commercial Day Care CenterWheeling Illinois

RESTROOM

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PANTRY6'9X10'8

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HAND SINK/CHANGING TABLE

Located in Wheeling, IL, this project was a conversion of an existing furniture store into a state of the art 5,500 sq. ft. child care center. The project development included re-zoning and parking variation in order to adapt new space for the proposed use. It also involved broad product and material research to make the center not only beautiful

but absolutely child safe and environmentally friendly. Green technology design was a substantial part of the project ranging from non-toxic paints and natural flooring to skylight tubes and full spectrum light bulbs. Project contained commercial kitchen and theater auditorium design.

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This project was designed to meet the clients’ needs to develop the Downtown branch of large pizzeria franchise.

Challenged with a low budget allowance, the restaurant used Old Italy as the foundation for the chain’s conceptual design, establishing a warm, inviting, and domestic feel within the space.

SARPINO’S PIZZERIAIndividual Project, 2007West Loop Franchise RestaurantChicago Illinois

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PATIOSEATING

EXHIBIT SPACE

Sculpture with Fountain

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WORKROOM

BAKERYBACKBAR

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LET THEM EAT CAKE CAFESarfatty Associates ArchitectsChicago McCormick Place Chicago Illinois

BINNY’SSarfatty Associates ArchitectsChicago Illinois

Design of this project included design development phase, presentation extensive

research.

Space planning, three dimensional design and board presentation were developed to introduce

client with historically inspired restaurant and cafe facility.

This project included combining the two buildings into one by removing the adjacent bearing walls and adjusting the floor slab of the former theater to match the existing retail store. The exterior façades were redesigned to provide

one cohesive design; and the interior was designed to become a beverage and gourmet food superstore. The lower level has been converted into catacomb-like wine tasting rooms. The construction process took twelve months during which the store remained in business.

LINK@SHERATON HOTEL

SheratonSarfatty Associates ArchitectsChicago Illinois

STARBUCKS COFFEE

Historic Inns of AnnapolisSarfatty Associates ArchitectsMaryland Annapolis

The three hundred year old Historic Inns of Annapolis owned by Remington Hotels is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The adaptive re-use and conversion of an

Wi-fi signals and coffee aromas fill the air at one of the first ‘Link @ Sheraton Cafe’ concepts unveiled in the US. This venue expands on the ‘Sheraton Link’ concept of an informal networking and information lounge by adding a grab ‘n’ go sandwich and beverage cafe.

English basement cellar in this building presents several unique challenges including: preserving the architectural integrity of the space.

Our developed the cafe display and service fixtures based on the curved, slatted wall themes of the brand standard ‘Link’ casework.

The space has a vibrant digital buzz about it filled with flat-screen TVs, computer screens and interactive Microsoft Surface® touch activated coffee tables.

LILL STUDIO

Handbag CompanySarfatty Associates ArchitectsChicago Illinois

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

Individual ProjectsCosmopolitan Chicago

When 1154 Lill Studio, a custom handbag company, occupies 55,000 SF industrial loft building. Design combined sensitive façade restoration with contemporary open space planning.

Extensive engineering systems modifications including creative lighting design qualified the project for energy-efficiency tax credits while providing light levels and color rendering critical to the fabric handling process. The design embraces a comfortable urban aesthetic with exposed wood ceilings and brick walls on the interior.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

Individual ProjectsSeven In Design

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

Individual ProjectsSeven In Design

Condo RenovationHighland Park IL

Interior DesignDeerfield IL

Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday5:00pm to 7:00pm

615 Academy DriveNorthbrook, Illinois 60062773-270-0373temachicago@gmail.com

Somatic Studio

CLASSICAL PIANO CONCERT

Saturday January 18, 2014 at 6 pm 615 Academy Drive, Northbrook IL

CHILDREN’S DREAMS

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Individual ProjectsSeven In Design

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Individual ProjectsSeven In Design

Dental Office Branded IdentityBoston MA

Fine Arts and Music SchoolNorthbrook IL

PHOTOGRAPHYArchitecturePeopleNature

I have always been passionate about photography and art. Photography has provided me with an artistic outlet and an inspiration.

I have been actively learning photography since 2009. Over these years I have had the pleasure of taking photos for weddings, portraits for personal and professional use, personal traveling experience, interior and exterior architecture.