Arash Ghafoori | Portfolio 2020 | Ryerson University by Arash Ghafoori

2020

Arash Ghafoori Selected Works

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Centre for Architectural Innovation and Entrepreneurship Options Studio - Transcending the Possibilities of Mass Timber

Escarpe Tree House

Rusholme Cafe Bookstore + Residence

OCADU Satellite Campus

The Small Building

Design Studio I

Integration Studio I

ROKR

Camp Winston Nature Pavilion

Design Build Experience

Physical Models

Other Works

Digital Tools

Design Build Studio

TimberFever 2019 - Repose & Canstruction 2019 - ReTuna of the Jedi

Models completed for various courses.

Created on personal initiative, unless noted otherwise.

Centre for Architectural Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Options Studio - Transcending the Possibilities of Mass Timber Site: Bond St and Dundas St

This proposal for the new Centre for Architectural Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Ryerson University is located at 104, 110 and 112 Bond Street. As a revamped building for the Department of Architectural Science, this project will reintroduce architectural educational building as an incubator for entrepreneurship. With an double skin facade wrapping a large atrium space, students will circulate through different floors by passing lounging and gathering spaces. This opportunity for interaction among all students of all years, will spark new ideas and encourage a collaborative learning environment. The vertical circulation, which the atrium promotes, was conceived as an interior sidewalk similar to that of the Image Arts Centre, in close proximity of the site. Additionally, the large atrium will help with passive ventilation as well as heat gain during the winter months. A green roof, with rainwater collection systems, and an array of solar PV panels occupy the roof, making this an exemplary sustainable building on the Ryerson Campus. The building’s mechanical systems are operated through a decentralized systems that houses individual mechanical rooms on each floor. This system also assists in energy conservation through smart methods of providing the appropriate amount of ventilation to individual floors within the structure.

view of informal gatheri

ing area

view of Victoria St Ln entrance

UP DN DN

MECH.

OPEN TO BELOW

153 SEAT LECTURE HALL

CAFE/ WORK AREA DN

BOND ST.

VICTORIA ST LN

UP VICTORIA ST LN ENTRY LOBBY UP

SECURITY& RECEPTION MAIN ENTRY GALLERY

DISPLAY BOX

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

BIKE PARKING

ground ﬂoor plan

FACULTY LOUNGE

CRIT ROOM

MECH.

BUILDING SCIENCE MASTERS STUDIO

LARGE CLASSROOM

M.ARCH STUDIO

LOUNGE

STUDENT GROUP OFFICE

BUILDING SCIENCE LAB

SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR OFFICE PhD OFFICE SPACE UP

LOCKERS

PRINTING AND PLOTTER ROOM

PINUP WALL

ADMIN/STAFF OFFICES

FACULTY OFFICES

OFFICE OF THE CHAIR

second ﬂoor plan

typical studio plan

south elevation

section a-a

Escarpe Tree House The Small Building Site: The Niagara Escarpment

Escarpe is a proposal for a tree house observation space seamlessly integrated within the natural landscape of the Niagara Escarpment, located just off of Little Cove Beach. Through the incorporation of strategically placed apertures, users of the space are directed towards catered views of the surrounding landscape, both within the forest as well as the nearby lake. Materials used in the project, primarily cedar and a dark matte steel structure, evoke a sense of warmth and comfort for those experiencing the space. An abstraction of an inverted coniferous tree formulates the geometry of the diagrid steel structure, which begins with a smaller diameter and gradually grows larger as it reaches the top of the towering structure. The main observation deck is located at the tree house’s highest point, which can be utilized during the day with the intention of observing the natural context, as well as during the night for stargazing. Escarpe is embedded into the forest landscape as it grows out from ground level and curiously peeks out beyond the surrounding tree canopies.

elevation

section a-a

connection details

Rusholme Cafe Bookstore + Residence

Design Studio I Site: Dundas St W & Rusholme Rd

The intention for this project was to bring together the private/personal space and the public and shared space. These two contrasting spaces are tied to each other with the entrance to the cafe and author’s study in the residence. The wooden bookshelf spans across the entire cafe in a broken shape to tie the spaces together. The private spaces are located on the north side of the building and have smaller windows, whereas the shared spaces have large windows. Housed on the first floor are the cafe and bookstore and the second floor is entirely dedicated to the author’s residence. At the front of the building houses is the public entrance into the cafe, while the back door leads up to the residence. Two storeys of the building fit well into the context of the site as most buildings are mixed-use commercial residential buildings.

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ground floor plan

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laundry

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OCADU Satellite Campus Integration Studio I Site: The Junction Triangle

Two massings pivot around a central atrium forming the design for a new OCADU building which blends into the surrounding context found within the current Junction Triangle neighbourhood. The atrium, which stands as the heart of the building, is comprised of a gallery` and multi-purpose space that harmoniously create a driving circulatory space wrapped within. Clad in white brick, the building’s materials pay homage to its neighbouring industrial buildings. This is further amplified by the use of corten steel found on the larger massing, standing as a visual cue to the red bricks utilized on the prominent surrounding buildings within close proximity. The Northern massing accommodates public support amenities including a library, administration, and faculty offices, while the Southern massing is allocated for studio spaces. Encompassing the auditorium on the ground floor is the gallery, attracting local residents of the community to interact with the OCADU students and their works. OCADU Satellite Campus introduces a new landmark for the Junction Triangle that aids in unifying the community through public engagement amongst all individuals.

west elevation

Vegetation

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Growing Media Filter Layer Drainage Layer Root Barrier Gutter

13 Insulation Steel Decking

1 9 2 8 Flashing Rigid Insulation Concrete Foundation Wall

200 mm Concrete Floor Slab

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Crawlspace

4 Flashing

Coarse Gravel

A -Typical Foundation Wall Assembly • Coarse Gravel • Rigid Insulation • Drainage Mat • Waterproof Membrane • Moisture Barrier • Concrete Foundation Wall • Concrete Footing B -Typical Green Roof Assembly • Vegetation • Growing Media • Filter Layer • Drainage Layer • Protection Fabric • Root Barrier • Rigid Insulation • Water Barrier • Steel Decking

Channel Glass Assembly 1. Full Channel 2. Weep Hole with Foam Bafﬂe 3. Silicone with Translucent Backer 4. Fasteners Coated in Sealant 5. Jamb Beyond Cover 6. Sealant Bead over Thermal Break 7. Non Curing Sealant 8. Sill Extrusion 9. Aerogel Insulation

Steel Structure 10. Steel Beam 11. Steel Support Angle 12. Bolt 13. HSS Column Beyond 14. Curtain Wall Substructure

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ground ﬂoor plan

second ﬂoor plan

typical studio plan

ROKR

Digital Tools - CNC’d Plywood Children’s Chair Collaborator: Kyle Do Couto

This project is a design for two children’s chairs, CNC’d from a single 4’ by 8’ sheet of plywood. With the consideration of crossed legged sitting as a positive contributor to posture from an early age, the design was developed to allow for children to sit easily with their legs crossed or even share their seat with a friend. The design transforms a spacious chair into a playful seesaw within a matter of seconds. The aforementioned seesaw form can be utilized with a few simple steps. Simply remove the chair legs and back, place the curved seat on the ground and insert its handles for instant playtime use!

assembly

ﬁnal chair form

CNC sheet

ﬁnal seesaw form

Camp Winston Nature Pavilion Design Build Studio

Collaborators: Patricia Diaz, Anna Oh, Bernadette Rosano, PJ Sandberg, Keanu Salimi, Julia Krulicki, Sara Lee, Haleigh Mcleod, Rui Batista, Elena Teimouri, Chantal Shahmooradian, Batoul Al-waadh, Curtis Reason

During the months of May and June of 2019, the DAS design build studio, taught by professor Vince Hui, designed and built a pavilion for Camp Winston. Over two months of researching, planning, designing, resolving, prefabricating and fabricating went into this project. After initial stages of the project the studio split into smaller groups to focus on different parts of the design in detail. There were teams for the ribs, the fins, the door, the decking and the oculus. I primarily focused on working on the coroplast fins of the pavilion. I started by refining the fins on the digital model and modeling the rods that hold them. Then cut the fins using the CNC router and finally installed the fins on site. Through the diffusion of several complementary materials, Nature Pavilion strives to create a calm and soothing space for campers at Camp Winston. These materials consist of a light cedar structure and white corrugated plastic cladding, all encased in mesh and chicken wire. With clear visibility to the rest of the camp, this pavilion allows observers to be intrigued by the activities occurring within.

photo by: Patricia Diaz

photos by: Prof. Vince Hui

assembly diagram

roof plan

Design Build Experience TimberFever 2019 - Repose

Team: Arash Ghafoori, Elizabeth de Jong, Curtis Lee, Teodora Nikolic, Amitoj Kalirai

This project was completed as a part of the annual 3 day TimberFever competition. The design creates an opportunity for one to be immersed in both the urban context and a serene moment. It features benches that incorporate Celosia Argentea within the seating at the module corners acting as private spaces for one to relax. Screens filter the lighting shining towards the space and provide shading while permitting sunlight to reach the vegetation. The parklet supports a space to repose with the accompaniment of nature, within the busy urban environment.

media coverage: Daily Commercial News - https://bit.ly/3hpEGB0

Canstruction 2019 - ReTuna of the Jedi

Team: Arash Ghafoori (project lead), Mutwashikh Ahmed, Teodora Popescu, Parham Rahimi, Kristen Sarmiento

This canstructure was inspired by the Death Star II from the movie Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. The Death Star II was a partially completed moon-sized battle station and the team envisioned each can to represent a pixel to create the overall composition. The goal was to use this installation to bring hope so that others will ReTuna the gesture and help end hunger. There were a total of 4728 cans of tuna used to complete the structure. With one can of food as a catalyst for change, one can to represent the building block of change, Canstruction proves that small acts of kindness improve the lives of people in need.

media coverage: Building Magazine - https://bit.ly/3hsUVNs Canadian Interiors - https://bit.ly/2zuXkq1 Canadian Architect Magazine - https://bit. ly/37sA4W4

Physical Models

Models completed for various courses.

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Organic Form 3D Print - Advanced Digital Design

Study Model - OCADU Satellite Campus

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C De abi sig n M n St ode ud l io I

Other Works

Created on personal initiative, unless noted otherwise.

Spiral Staircase - Graphite Drawing

Bosphorus - Acrylic on Canvas

Untitled - Acrylic on Canvas

Maple Vase - Made with Woodturning Lathe

DUMBO - DSLR Photography

Hooba Dooba Heritage Conservation Theory This piece was created to commemorate the renovations taking place at the Oculus Pavilion, an icon of Space Age-era architecture in Toronto’s South Humber Park. Set in retro-futuristic style, the collage highlights many of the great Googie structures lifting off into space.

Pop! - DSLR Photography

Kyle - DSLR Photography

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