Adam Simonar Portfolio 2011

adam simonar d e s i g n + v i z u a l i z at i o n

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Hello, my name is adam simonar. i am a second-year architecture student from university of waterloo. my CV is on page 39. I hope you enjoy my portfolio.

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architecture school d e s i g n + v i z u a l i z at i o n 4 8

thora e x p e r i e n c e + i n t e r fa c e

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artist`s residence

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ccbr sectional study

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s e r p e n t i n e pa v i l i o n r e a l i z at i o n

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broken

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s c e n e r e - c r e at i o n

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b e a u v a i s c at h d e r a l

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Thora

harborside overlook in vancouver b.c

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rhino 4.0, v-ray, photoshop | perspective view towards coal harbor

Thora is a collaborative entry for the SSEF student design

competition, placing in the top ten in Canada. The competion theme was biomimicry with steel structure.

The pavilion mirrors insectoid structure, employing a distinct hierarchy of members and materials. Thora provides a respite from characteristic Vancouver showers, while providing a stunning view of Coal Harbor from Stanley Park.

left: plan and elevation | bottom: structural diagram s

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interface+experience architectural model archive in downtown toronto

interface+experience is a Canadian Council of Architects archival outpost.

Taking the visual nature of architectural models into account, an emphasis was placed on creating an internal topography within which the models would be experienced.

With close proximity to both the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Ontario College of Art and Design, ease of access and an inviting facade were paramount design priorities. Minimalist interior detailing and glass curtain walls present the archive as a display case, open to every passer-by to explore.

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rhino 4.0, v-ray, photoshop | perspective view towards mccaul st.

top left: site massing model; perspective views of gallery space

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rhino 4.0, v-ray, photoshop, illustrator | left: enhanced floor plans; right: elevations

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artist`s residence l a k e s i d e r e s i d e n c e o n tay l o r l a k e i n c a m b r i d g e o n ta r i o

Artist’s Residence functions as temporary accomadation provided to local

visual artists to live and work in at 4-month increments. A linear plan with minimal interuption was adapted to form a contiguous live-work space.

The studio recieves optimal diffuse lighting, while the slats along the facade create dramatic beams along the structure at sunrise and sunset.

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1:100 scale basswood model with topographic base

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top: elevations; bottom: floor plan

top: perspective drawing; bottom: sections

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1:500 museum board scale model of the ccbr building in the university of toronto campus

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3d studio max 2012, mental ray, photoshop | conceptual exterior render of of serpentine pavilion 2004

photoshop | condo building in mississauga after 50 years of neglect

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rhino 4.0, v-ray, photoshop | re-creation of bathroom from the SAW series

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plywood, millboard, mdf | 1:100 scale model of cathedral of st. peter of beauvais

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personal work r e n d e r i n g + i l l u s t r at i o n 30 31 32 34 36 37

f ly w ay v i e w h o u s e twilight

environment sketches overhang

buried

linear burn

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3ds max 2012, mental ray, photoshop | vizualization of flyway view house, john anderson architecture

3ds max 2012, mental ray, photoshop | modelling and texturing excercise

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graphite, photoshop | conceptual environment sketches

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3ds max, mental ray, photoshop | lighting transition study

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3ds max, mental ray, photoshop | texturing and composition excercise

3ds max, mental ray, photoshop | lighting and texturing excercise

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blender, internal render engine, photoshop | skyline render excercise

c u rric ul u m v ita e

Adam Simonar phone: 416-788-0884 | email: adam.simonar@gmail.com | web: adamsimonar.com address: 2203- 80 Absolute Ave, Mississauga ON

E d u c at i o n

University of Waterloo Bachelor’s of Architectural Studies, Honors Co-op 2010 - present Expected graduation in 2015

courses

Design Studio, Building Construction I+II, Intro to Envrionmental Design, Visual Communication I+II

Proficiencies

3D modelling + rendering, Hand drafting + modelling, conceptual sketching, CAD, laser cutting, CNC routering, presentation layout

Software

3D Studio Max 2012, Rhinocerous 4.0, mental ray + V-ray rendering engines, Google Sketchup, Blender, AutoCad 2012, Adobe Creative Suite 5, Microsoft Office

Achievements

Excellent Academic Standing Fall 2010 - present Top Ten placement in 2010 SSEF national student design competition University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship

curriculum vitae

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Thank you for your time.

I hope to hear from you soon.

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