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Curriculum Vitae This is the Place Horizon Library for a City Artist’s Residence Muses
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A N A S T A S I A J A F F R AY C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E
Contact
Education
University of Waterloo Candidate for Bachelors of Architectural Studies, Class of 2021 Term 2B
Employment
amjaffray@gmail.com direct tel.: 647 631 7416
Hariri Pontarini Architects Architectural Internship Toronto, Canada Co-op Placement, Winter 2018 University of Waterloo Undergraduate Research Assistanship Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Term 2B Spring 2018
Volunteering
Evergreen Brickworks Volunteer Archivist Toronto, Canada Summer 2017
Awards
University of Waterloo President’s Entrance Scholarship Highest Term Average, 1A Dean’s Honour List, 1A Excellent Academic Standing, 1A, 1B, 2A Michael Power/St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School Sisters of St. Joseph Award Four Year Honour Roll Grade 12 World History Award Grade 10 Drama Award
Skills
Hand drafting / Model making / Rhinoceros / AutoCAD / Maxwell / Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator / Sketch-Up / Microsoft Office
Interests
Musical composition / travel / literature
Languages
Fluent in English / Conversational French / Conversational Spanish
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June 25, 2018 RE: Letter of Recommendation for Anastasia Jaffray 602 King Street West Toronto, Canada m5v 1m6 TEL 416 929 4901 FAX 416 929 8924 shariri@hp-arch.com www.hariripontarini.com
To Whom It May Concern, It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation in support of Anastasia Jaffray. She was an exceptional employee who contributed greatly to our office; demonstrating tremendous work ethic, enthusiasm, and development during her work term in the spring of 2018. Anastasia was an incredible asset to our team; approaching all tasks with thoughtfulness, eagerness, and outstanding attention to detail. Over the course of her work term at HPA, Anastasia was part of the team working on an interior fit-out project for the Ivey Business School at Western University. She was involved in the tender and construction phases of the project and participated in meetings in a professional and confident manner. Anastasia accepted every challenge that was presented to her and handled the pressure and fast-pace with poise and dedication. Anastasia demonstrated conscientious understanding and organization of project information as well as a sound knowledge of the responsibilities involved in the final construction documentation set, including drawings, specifications, and schedules. She was a valued member of the design team who brought a methodical approach to contextual and conceptual studies and effectively refined ideas through thoughtful consideration and discussion. Anastasia is a hard-working, intelligent, and enthusiastic employee who has a promising future in architecture. It is without hesitation that I recommend Anastasia Jaffray for this position. Sincerely,
Siamak Hariri, Founding Partner Hariri Pontarini Architects
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H I S I S T H E L A C E A D E S I G N T U D I O , 2 0 1 7
Travelling between cities at dusk, we find a cluster of huddled structures. They lean away from the landscape, washed orange by the setting sun. One of these structures appears to be floating, peeling itself up from the ground. The opening it creates is just large enough to duck under. The walls immediately soar away from us, open to the air above. The ground rolls slowly under our feet as we explore, its smooth surfaces casting shadows and light from the dying sun onto the walls. There are signs of use: one indentation in the ground is filled with sand and children’s toys; another with the blackened logs of a campfire. We wait until the sun sets completely, watching as it throws its beams into the gaps between the walls and the ground and bounces towards us. We are washed in the calmness of the light; we are held in the embrace of the forms around us. The day is done. We reluctantly duck out from under the hooded entrance and make our way slowly along paths created by the steps of others.
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Rendered and collaged interior perspective.
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Rendered perspective of interior at midday. above, right Plan.
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Rendered section perspective.
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Rendered and collaged exterior perspective.
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Interior perspective of 1:100 model. Plaster cloth cast on CNC’ed mould. facing page
Exterior perspective of model.
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H O R I Z O N 2 A D E S I G N S T U D I O , 2 0 1 7
‘Beyond the horizon lies the unknown, that which we do not see... the voyages of the renaissance and all subsequent endeavors have eroded the primitive and perhaps essential relationship of humankind to nature; for now instead of being comfortably enclosed in the vault of the sky with its limit at the horizon, we are alone in infinite space.’ --Sverre Fehn in Pamphlet Architecture 28, Augmented Landscapes.
This project, a preliminary study for This is the Place, is the result of the translation of cinematic affect into architectural form. Horizon is inspired by three films: Last Year at Marienbad, Orlando and Goodfellas. A focus on camerawork and the movement of the camera as body led to experimentation with compression and expansion in the x, y and z axes. The result is a form through which our interaction with the horizon is accentuated and manipulated. The material studies of plaster cast in soaked wood veneer mimic the movement of water for the purpose of studying light within Horizon’s form. facing page
Detail of model, 1:100. Plaster cast in soaked wood veneer.
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Collaged perspective using model photograph.
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Perspective of model, 1:100. Plaster cast in wood veneer; millboard.
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L I B R A R Y F O R A C I T Y 1 B D E S I G N S T U D I O , 2 0 1 7
Library for a City is located in the vibrant neighbourhood of St. Clair West, Toronto, amidst local shopkeepers, school-aged kids, elderly couples and busy commuters. The library is designed to be a city observatory in some spaces, and a city sponge in others - at times separate from, at time engaging with the city. Bordering St. Clair is a sunken courtyard where library-goers can read, converse and eat outdoors. Sliding doors separate the courtyard from the flexible studio and maker space. The upper floors feel more protected and encourage quiet study.
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Rendered and collaged perspective of sunken courtyard.
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Section through library.
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Entrance ramp Entrance Bicycle storage Service desks Book delivery Lobby / Exhibition space Studio space / Maker space Sunken courtyard
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Children’s activity area Children’s book stacks Exhibiton area Laptop stations Study desks Educational resource stacks Reading area Sunken courtyard below
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A R T I S T ’ S R E S I D E N C E 1 A D E S I G N S T U D I O , 2 0 1 6
This project is a studio and home for a carpenter located in Cambridge, Ontario along the east bank of the Grand River. The artist’s residence interacts with the floodwall along the river, pushing and pulling the original floodwall boundary while maintaining its material characteristics. The studio and home are both separated and connected by a flexible space for the exhibition of work or entertaining friends. The fireplace at the end of this long, slightly sunken space is a place for gathering and a visual focal point. The studio is characterized by large sliding doors that open onto a courtyard, creating oppurtunities for indoor/outdoor work and outdoor exhibitions.
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Collage of river views, floodwall and site context. Acetone transferred photographs and graphite on vellum. 18”x24”.
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1:100 model with floodwall. Basswood on corrugated cardboard base. facing page
Ground floor plan and cross section, 1:100. Hand drafted. Graphite on vellum.
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Primary entrance Entry hall Exhibition/entertaining area Bedroom Kitchen Fine woodworking area Courtyard Main studio area Sliding doors Secondary entrance
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1:100 model. Basswood.
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M U S E S 1 B D E S I G N S T U D I O , 2 0 1 7
Tasked with creating a self-portrait in space, I was initially drawn to the idea of nested, semi-transparent forms. After many attempts at stiffening translucent materials - tulle, gauze, tracing paper - into free-standing structures, I began playing with cheesecloth and plaster. The cheesecloth is coated in thickened plaster and hung to dry on wire frames. This technique was used to create four individual pieces that can be placed alone or grouped. The challenge of creating this sculpture lies in its structural integrity. I experimented with different mixtures of plaster and various lengths of cheesecloth in order to balance the forms individually. The balance of the structure also relies heavily on the shapes of the bases. I used various circular shapes, such as the shade of my studio lamp, as formwork for these bases. My studio desk was transformed into a laboratory of sorts. The desk is forever marked with plaster, and my X-acto knife will never recover.
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Detail of sculpture. Hung and stiffened plaster soaked cheesecloth.
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Arrangement of sculpture. Hung and stiffened plaster soaked cheesecloth.
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