PORTFOLIO
Alan_James_Guldimann Ryerson University_DAS > 2015 - 16
> Curriculum Vitae > Alan James Guldimann > Date of Birth > April 27th, 1995 > Place of Birth > Basel, Switzerland > 570 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 0B2 > alan.guldimann@ryerson.ca > +1 416 319 5506 > https://issuu.com/alanguldimann
> EDUCATION > Ryerson University > B.Arch. Sci, Department of Architectural Science > Knowledge of building construction standards, material application and properties, an understanding of building tectonics,and detailing.
> TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY > AutoCAD 2016 > AutoDesk Revit 2016 > Rhinoceros 3D 5.0 > Adobe Photoshop cc > Adobe Illustrator cc > Adobe InDesign cc
> EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE > Dufferin Construction Company > Relocation Coordinator > May-Aug 2015 > Organization and Cataloging of office equipment/ furniture across 3 floors of office space: approx. 2,300 sq m (new office) > Procurement of new office furniture and equipment(IT) > Production of complete furniture layouts finalized by Project lead at The Jesslin Group > Dufferin Construction representative/liaison during
weekly site meetings > Coordination of Move-Oriented site work during
construction > Completing & filing purchase orders > Coordination of packing and labeling of all office equipment and furniture for move > Budgetary Management for entire move process
> Cambria Design Build > Laborer & Project Coordinator > June - August 2014 > Site maintenance, cleaning, and organization > Basic construction > light gauge steel framing, dry- walling, and finishing > Organizing and interpreting construction documents > Contacting trades and coordinating site activity > Project Tendering through Invitely Prime > Completely and filing purchase orders > Assisting in close-out document production
“I LOVE SPACE, THE LUXURY OF LIFE IS SPACE” - RICHARD ROGERS -
INDEX 0.1 > DELAWARE NATION PAVILION
> pavilion situated in Moraviantown
0.2 > PHOTOGRAPHER’S HOUSE-
> townhouse for a family of film photographers
0.3 > WOOD IN APOCALYPTICA
> recording studio & performance space for Apocalytica (band)
0.4 > BASILICA FOR THE 21st CENTURY
> catholic church > parish hall > priory
Pavilion in Winter
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> DELAWARE NATION PAVILION > Project Year - 2015 > Collaborative competition > H2016 > Ryerson_DAS > Orthographics
> Alan Guldimann > William Howell
> Stephen Jones > Renderings
> Nick Callies
> Design Concept
> Alan Guldimann
>
William Howell
The Delaware Nations, who own the land on which the pavilion is situated, have been wronged, persecuted and abused historically. This is not a singular phenomenon; Indigenous Canadians nation-wide have felt a similar persecution since the time their land was taken. Even our Prime Minister has acknowledged the need for greater remediation efforts in this context. Indigenous Canadians continue to be sidelined, and the time has come for Canadians to acknowledge their wrong doings, both socially and politically.
The theme of
water presented us with our opportunity to make a symbolic statement, using ecological filtration as a symbol for the acknowledgement and remediation of the wrong-doings of past generations. Cultural remediation is made possible by the island pavilion which will become a learning centre and meeting space for indigenous culture and spirituality.
It will serve to
highlight the rich culture that has been forgotten, and which our lives have been built on.
Paired with this physical
manifestation of remediation is our symbolic gesture, a water purification system which cleans the river to provide a clean, tranquil pool, and a source of potable water for visitors and the community.
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Pavilion interior
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Gabion Structure
Bridge
Beach
Picnic Ext. Int.
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^ Exploded Axonometric > Structure + Canopy Forest
The gabion walls which cross the river will house filters and flow control mechanisms, and provide separation between the turbulent
Lookout Point
dirty river, the marshes which will clean it, and the pristine pool beyond.
The spiritual
significance of water in first nations spirShelter
ituality, paired with the amenity it provides to the site will prove to be a thoughtful and compassionate gesture.
Walk Way
During the summer the
water will be clean and calm enough for anyone to comfortably swim, float, or dip their feet. Meanwhile the winter will provide a small smooth surface for pick up hockey, or
Wetland
casual skating.
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SITE PLAN 1:300 SCALE 1 > Thames River 2 > Gabion Wall 3 > Filtration Marsh 4 > Purifying Marsh 5 > Raised Walkway 6 > Tranquility Pool 7 > Spiritual Centre足
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3
2/5
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2
6
A
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Southern view > Pavilion and point of return
Point of Return [To River and to Land]
Purity [The Destination]
LONGITUDENAL SECTION A-A
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Fine Grade Filter
Filtration Pond B
Flow Reduction
Filtration Pond A Water Diversion and Flow Reduction
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The Thames River [Impure Beginnings]
Exterior view > commercial entry
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> PHOTOGRAPHER’S HOUSE > Project Year - 2015
> Design Studio III - Prof. Stanislav Jurkovic
The proposed design is tailored to a family of fine art / studio photographers who shoot exclusively in 35 mm and medium format film. The husband and wife are currently focused on developing a fine art photography gallery while continuing to run a small business in portrait and studio photography. Their teenage son intends on attending the University of Ryerson within the next two years to
follow in his
parents' footsteps. The proposal aims to blur the line between dedicated living and working spaces, which are typically segregated. The main design focus is placed in the use of a dark room which is the source of the client's livelihood. This space is placed in an unconventional location within the design which defines it as a major component of the architectural expression both materially and tectonically. Program elements are examined volumetrically and are located in a way that alters the inhabitants' exposure to views both on the interior and exterior.
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SITE PLAN 1:100 SCALE 0
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1
2
4
8m
1 - Business
4 - Living 3 / 4 (Double Volume)
7 - Living 7
2 - Living 1 (Connected to Business)
5 - Living 5
8 - Envelope
6 - Dark Room (Business)
9 - Diagram of Expression
3 - Living 2
7
6
5
8 4
3 2
9
1
Program + Form Generation
NE Elevation
Section A-A
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SW Elevation
Section B-B
NW Elevation
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0 - Mech / Storage
3 - Photo Studio
6 - Kitchen
1 - Garage w/ Storage
4 - Photo Gallery
2 - Mud Room Corridor
5 - Living / Dining
9 - Pantry
1
7 - Family Room
10 - Dark Room
1
8 - Powder Room
11 - Bathroom
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0
1
2
3
6m
B
B
A
A
4 UP
3
UP
UP
1 0
UP
2
B
B -01
+00
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Photo Studio
6 - Kitchen
9 - Pantry
12 - Laundry Room
Photo Gallery
7 - Family Room
10 - Dark Room
13 - Bedroom
Living / Dining
8 - Powder Room
11 - Bathroom
14 - Guest Room
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15 - Master
18 - Bathroom &
16 - Sun Room
19 - Patio
17 - Office
20 - Roof Terrace
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2
3
6m
B
B UP
UP
10
7
A
A
A
A
9 14 6 12
8
11
5 13
DN
16
B
B +02
+01
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12 - Laundry Room
15 - Master
18 - Bathroom & Walk - in
13 - Bedroom
16 - Sun Room
19 - Patio
14 - Guest Room
17 - Office
20 - Roof Terrace
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1
2
3
6m
B
B
UP
17
A
A
A
A DN
15 20
18
19
B
B +03
+04
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interior > kitchen/living
interior > master bedroom
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exterior > south-western entrance
> WOOD IN APOCALYPTICA > Project Year - 2015 > Integration Studio I - Prof. Russell Richman > Project Collaborators - Matthew Breton-Honeyman, Stephanie Steriotis, Robyn Thomson > Wood in Apocalyptica is intended to be simple and austere; reminiscent of the rural Finnish vernacular to remind the international
band
of
their
home.
The
simplicity
of
the
nominal wood construction is contrasted with the autonomous object it
in
that view
is in
the the
recording lobby
studio-
space
spatial experience.
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as
an
consciously object
to
placing
influence
> In order to align with the band's progressive views and thinking in
interior > lobby + studio
the music industry, the design had to take on a similar view towards progressive architecture.
To
achieve this, the main focus became environmental sustainability, focusing in on solar heat gain as well as an efficient building envelope. Choosing to use pine as a main material draws parallels between timber framed construction projects in Helsinki and Toronto. Also it is a readily and locally sourced material in both locations. The location of the studio had to be very specific in its selection to produce the right atmosphere for musical genius. The site selection was clear when confronted with the long southern exposure in a neighborhood zoned for regeneration .
exterior > south-east from the Don Valley Parkway
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The neutral backdrop of the industrial context prompted an exploration into the application of raw untreated materials on a familiar form. The simplicity of the extruded form was utilized to compliment the simplicity of its surroundings and also to emphasize less conventional interiors.
South Elevation > 1:500 scale
South Section > 1:500 scale
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Third floor > roof patio > 1:300 scale
Second floor > studio, lounge, office > 1:300
F i r s t f l o o r > p u b l i c l o b b y, t h e a t r e , a d m i n > 1 : 3 0 0
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East Elevation > 1:500 scale
West Elevation > 1:500 scale
West section > 1:500 scale
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interior > musician’s lounge
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S E C T I O N D E TA I L > F O U N D AT I O N T O
7 5 0 X 1 4 0 0 m m P V PA N E L
CONCEALED GUTTER
6 . 3 5 m m P I N E S I D I N G [ N AT U R A L ] 3 8 . 1 m m V E N T E D A I R S PA C E W I T H 5 0 m m X P S R I G I D I N S U L AT I O N 0.15 mm TYVEK AIR BARRIER 1 2 . 7 m m O S B S H E AT H I N G S P R AY A P P L I E D C E L L U L O S E I N S U L AT I O N [ 3 8 x 1 4 0 m m FRAMING] 5 0 m m I N S U L AT E D C AV I T Y S P R AY A P P L I E D C E L L U L O S E I N S U L AT I O N [ 3 8 x 1 4 0 m m FRAMING] D O U B L E L AY E R VA P O U R R E TA R D E R S TA P L E D T O
I N T. W Y T H E 3 8 x 8 9 m m S P F F R A M I N G
T R I P L E PA N E A R G O N F I L L E D W I N D O W W I T H L O W- E C O AT I N G
12.7 mm OSB WALL TILE FLASHING 6.35 mm HARDWOOD FLOORING DRICORE SUBFLOOR 200mm CONCRETE SLAB
D R A I N A G E G R AV E L 12.7 mm CEMENT BOARD 300 mm CONCRETE FOUN-
S E C T I O N D E TA I L > R O O F + C O N C E A L E D
S E C T I O N D E TA I L >
1:10
1:10
parish hall courtyard
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> BASILICA FOR THE 21st CENTURY > Project Year - 2015 > Integration Studio I > Prof. Edward Wojs & Umberto Berardi
The proposed design aims at assessing the role of the basilica, one of histories most well identified building typologies, in a 21st century context. The goal of the design is to unite modern construction methods, materials, and formal moves, with a program that has been strictly laid out for liturgical ceremony as prescribed by the Vatican II and the creation of the novus ordo ritual in the late 20th century. The site is located directly north of the distillery, at the intersection of Mill st. & Trinity st., in an area of Toronto that has a rich industrial history. This prompted certain material choices, and massing generation. The use of materiality became the driving force of the proposed design, with the ultimate goal of creating a dialogue between modern technology and construction methods, with the experiential influences of the spiritual spaces that have been historically created for catholic worship.
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FORM GENERATION 1 - SITE 2 - REDUCTION OF BUILDING AREA TO ACCOMMODATE GFA REQUIREMENTS 3 - SEPARATION OF MASSING INTO 3 CORE PROGRAM ELEMENTS - CHURCH, RECTORY, & PARISH HALL 4 - DEVELOPMENT OF FORM BASED UPON SITE DIMENSIONS 5 - DEVELOPMENT OF HIERARCHICAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH BUILDING HEIGHT 6 - ADDITION OF APERTURES TO CREATE A PUSH + PULL ON FACADE & TO CREATE SPATIAL LIGHTING CONDITIONS 7 - ADDITION OF PROGRAM ELEMENTS TRADITIONAL TO THE TYPOLOGY
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78.
9
77.
5
PARLIAMENT ST
MIL
SITE PLAN - 1 : 500 SC ALE 0
4
8
16
32
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64 m
5
77.
TRINITY ST
LL ST
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LEGEND 6 - PARISH LOBBY 7 - SEMINAR ROOM 8 - CLASS ROOM 9 - PARISH HALL 10 - GLAZED COURTYARD 11 - PARISH KITCHEN 12 - STORAGE 13 - MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
14 - RECTORY PARKING 15 - MECHANICAL/ELECTRICA: 16 - ENTRY HALL 17 - KITCHEN 18 - DINING SOLARIUM 19 - SACRISTY 20 - VESTIBULE TO NAVE
77.
5
1 - NAVE 2 - ALTAR 3 - CHAPEL 4 - TABERNACLE NICHE 5 - CONFESSION
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11
A 10 8
8
78.
9
9
MILL
+00 FIRST LEVEL - 1 : 500 SC ALE 0
4
8
16
32
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64 m
79. 4
TRINITY ST
C
18
19
17
15
16
B
6
B
20
5
13
14
A
1
2
7
4 3
3
ST
77.
5
C
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PARLIAMENT ST
LEGEND 1 - BED ROOM 2 - CHAPEL 3 - READING ROOM 4 - MEZZANINE 5 - PARISH OFFICE 6 - SEMINAR ROOM
77.
5
7 - ORGAN ROOM 8 - PIPE SPACE
A
5
5
78.
9
5
MIL
+01 SECOND LEVEL - 1 : 500 SC ALE 0
4
8
16
32
64 m
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79. 4
TRINITY ST
C
1
1
1
1
1
2
B
3
B
4 A
6
7
8
5
LL ST
77.
5
C
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PARLIAMENT ST
LEGEND
77.
5
1 - BED ROOM 2 - PATIO 3 - LIVING SPACE
78.
9
A
MILL
+02 THIRD LEVEL - 1 : 500 SC ALE 0
4
8
16
32
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64 m
TRINITY ST
C
2
1
3 B
B
A
L ST
77.
5
C
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SOUTH SEC TION A-A - 1 : 500 SC ALE 0
4
8
16
32
64 m
SOUTH ELEVATION - 1 : 500 SC ALE 0
4
8
16
32
64 m
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interior > church nave
bell tower 23000
04 16750
03 13500
02 9000
01 4500
00 0
bell tower 23000
04 16750
03 13500
02 9000
01 4500
00 0
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exterior > se corner > mill + trinity
NORTH SEC TION B -B - 1 : 500 SCALE 0
4
8
16
32
64 m
03 13500
02 9000
01 4500
00 0
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exterior > sw corner > mill + parliament
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- THANK YOU -
> alan.guldimann@ryerson.ca > +1 416 319 5506 > https://issuu.com/alanguldimann