Brett Walter
2020 Portfolio
Brett Walter
137 College Street Sudbury, ON, P3C 4T8 cell: (705) 626-3440 bwalter@laurentian.ca
Hello, My name is Brett and it is my pleasure to present to you a selection of my work in the field of architecture and design. I believe the built environment has tremendous capacity to improve the lives of the individual user, as well as entire communities. It is a great privilege to design for others, and we as designers should treat this as both our greatest responsibility and opportunity, and approach each project with the utmost respect for the people and place it will serve. I am passionate about health and design, and would like to further explore the synergistic relationship between the two. I am most interested in work that provides its users aesthetic and atmospheric value, but can also contribute to physical, mental, community, and ecological well-being.
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Work Experience May 2020 - Present Student Architect Centreline Architecture Worked in all phases of the design process including: the initial consult meeting, site visits, project planning, budgeting, site measuring, generating/gathering site information (i.e. property boundaries, existing drawings, topographic data, etc.), communicating with the city, modeling existing, sketching designs, product research, design development, rendering, client meetings, collaboration with consultants such as engineers, development of construction documents, and construction administration.
Education 2017 - present McEwen School of Architecture (4th year student, pursuing Bachelor’s, and subsequently a Master’s of Architecture) 2015 - present Registered Kinesiologist (College of Kinesiologists of Ontario) 2009-2014 BSc Kinesiology (honours) Queen’s University
April 2015 - September 2019 Health and Safety Consultant and Kinesiologist Acclaim Ability Management Conducted ergonomic assessments, evaluated functional abilities of clients, analyzed physical demands of occupations, trained junior kinesiologists Performed safety audits of active construction/work sites Produced comprehensive safety policies and protocols for clients Provided safety consulting for clients in a variety of industries: road construction, building construction, civil, electrical, mining, etc.) Consulted at Detour Gold Mine and Vale “shut-downs” August 2017 - Present Real Estate Investor Sole Proprietorship Owner of two rental properties (3 units, 6 tenants in total) Self-maintained: snow removal, grass cutting, all handyman fixes including basic plumbing and electrical Self-managed: advertising, tenant screening, interviewing, showing, lease writing, conflict-resolution, etc. Renovations: full bathroom gut and renovation, as well as flooring, paint, hardware, fixtures, decking, lighting January - October 2014 Owner/Operator Student Works Painting Supervised and/or performed all operations of an independently owned painting franchise Sourced all jobs independently, performed estimates, and completed work for nearly fifty clients Hired, trained, and led 8 employees Performed all hands-on work (i.e. scraping, sanding, washing, rolling, brushing, drywall repairs, etc.)
Accomplishents On track to graduate Cum Laude (2021) Laurentian University In-Course Scholarship Recipient Portfolio Award Winner (incoming class of 2021) International Design Competition Completion Certificate: Archstorming Mozambican Daycare Competition (2019) Academic All-Canadian (member of Men’s Varsity Volleyball and Dean’s List standing) (2012/13) Active Volunteer with Movember (2009 - present) Active Volunteer with Motionball Canada (2011 - present) Repeat Volunteer with Relay for Life (‘05, ‘06, ‘08, ‘11, ‘15) Past member of both Queen’s University Men’s Volleyball and Football teams (2009-2013) High School Football Coach at Lo-Ellen Park: Quarterbacks and Receivers (‘10, ‘16, ‘17, 18’) Awarded an Honourable Mention, La Cloche Art Show, pencil (2012) Canfitpro Certified (2012)
References Hobbies Proficiencies Adobe Creative Suite Rhino 6 V-Ray Twinmotion Revit AutoCAD Word Powerpoint Excel Hand-drawing Creative Writing
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Family Friends Basketball Gym Fishing Football Guitar Reading Paddling
Vance Fok Sessional Professor Laurentian University vfok@laurentian.ca Thomas Strickland Assistant Professor Laurentian University tstrickland@laurentian.ca Ted Wilson Master Lecturer Laurentian University twilson4@laurentian.ca Sebastien Gervais Manager Acclaim Ability Management sgervais@acclaimability.com Chris Thomson President Student Works Painting cthomson@studentworks.com
Table of Contents Ecology Centre, 2019 6 Daycare for Mozambique, 2019 10 Playhouse (Design-Build), 2019 16 Sawhorse (Design-Build), 2018 20 Sunset Chapel (Essay and Model), 2018 24 Ice Station (Design-Build), 2017-18 26 Early Childhood Education Centre, 2019 28 Bent-Wood Structure & Drawing, 2018 36 Bathroom Renovation , 2019 38 Audain Art Gallery (Case Study and Model), 2020 42 Multi-Use Residential, 2020 42
Ecology Centre (Winter 2019) Final Studio Project | Individual
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Two flat, favourable site conditions are connected via a bridge and tower design, granting access to the entire conservation area from the parking area on top of the plateau. Southeast Perspective View render | Rhino and Photoshop
Designed for the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area in Sudbury, this Ecology Centre is rooted conceptually in the biological and geological record of the site. The building’s form and materials are inspired by the natural phenomena happening around it. The ability of the Eastern White Pine’s root system to slither and seek out favourable soil conditions demonstrate a resiliency seldom seen by trees of its size, and embodies the ambitious re-greening philsophy of the city. Colluvium (loose unconsolidated sediments that have been deposited at the base of a steep hill or cliff) is evidence of how high ground can be connected to lower across space and time. These two phenomena inspire a form that reaches out and down to connect a plateau above to a flat area below, thus making the entire site accessible to all. The chosen materials are primarily poured reinforced concrete, and Cross-Laminated Timber. The CLT beams, columns, and floor plates make up the structural elements and also give the building a raw, northern aesthetic.
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Vertical Gardens Local creeping species will be planted in small pods containing soil medium, and use an integrated irrigation system for when rainfall isn’t sufficient. Columns of lattice act as vertical louvres for the west facade (offices), helping to shade and filter intense evening sunlight in the summer, but allowing sunlight to pass through during winter when the leaves have fallen off. The green columns are built atop a reinforced concrete beam which runs the length of the facade, held up by three protrusions of the CLT floor structure.
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Outdoor Amphitheatre Taking advantage of the natural slope, amphitheatre seating and a performance platform provide an additional educational space, sheltered from the elements by the office bridge above.
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Sectional Perspective of Great Room - looking south
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Seating is assembled for an event such as a wedding. The smaller classroom for lectures and movies has sliding wall sections to function as flex space. A large table and chairs on the mezzanine offers collaborative breakout space for staff or an additional eating area.
The building site takes advantage of long-ranging lake views. A dock and natural vegetation create a new space for outdoor programming and a revamped trailhead where a gravel parking lot previously existed.
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Main entrance - looking south Large main doors are made of glass to offer a line of sight to the far end of the bridge structure, guiding guests intuitively down to the great room, and offering a sneak peek of the views to come.
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Office Area - looking south An open office space fosters a collaborative work environment, and strategically-placed windows keep computer screen glare to a minimum, reducing eye strain and headaches. A boardroom with a private terrace provides staff with an exclusive experience, and helps to immerse them in the ecology of the conservation area, further connecting them to their work.
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Main entrance - looking south Large main doors are made of glass to offer a line of sight to the far end of the bridge structure, guiding guests intuitively down to the great room, and offering a sneak peek of the views to come.
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Office Area - looking south An open office space fosters a collaborative work environment, and strategically-placed windows keep computer screen glare to a minimum, reducing eye strain and headaches. A boardroom with a private terrace provides staff with an exclusive experience, and helps to immerse them in the ecology of the conservation area, further connecting them to their work.
East Elevation 1:100
An axonometric drawing showing a TJI joist and CLT beam roof system landing on CLT columns. Columns transfer loads to CLT floor panels, which are supported by CLT beams spanning two oversized concrete walls
South Elevation 1:100 East and South Elevations render | Rhino and Photoshop
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Mozambican Daycare (Fall 2019)
Escolinha Capulana
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Agriculture alone provides work for 80% of the local population. Further, women make up 60% of the agricultural labour force, and do so while still taking care of their children. It is truly remarkable. The school aims to recognize their incredible strength, as well as
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Conceptual sketch hand drawing | pen
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An existing mature Marula tree located in the center of site, onmarula gently sloping terrain. in center Mature tree located
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Woven walls wrap the the buildings to createcreate interWovenreed reed walls wrap buildingsto esting circulation patterns, and protect users from interesting andthe protection the elements, circulation while mimicking capulana from fabric.
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Masses extrude up around Marula tree, nestling around central focal point up around marula tree, Masses extrude
nestling around the central focal point.
Real capulana fabric hungfrom from a doubleroof roof to Capulana fabric is is hung double toguide occupants through the main axis of the school while proguideshade, occupants axis of the viding as wellthrough as visual the andmain textural interest.
school, while providing visual and textural stimuli.
Inspired by the traditional Capulana dress, Escolinha Capulana is a school for acceptance, knowledge, and growth. Nestling around a mature Marula tree on site, the school demonstrates how to strike balance with nature, and co-exist in a mutually beneficial way with its surroundings. It is in perfect equilibrium with its natural environment as well as its community. To interweave the community members into the building, the beautiful and traditional patterns of Capulana fabrics are used, which also serve to create a well-tempered series of shaded spaces. The Marula tree is at the epicentre of the escolinha, functioning as a shade structure, a gathering place, and a shining example of nature’s capacity for beauty. The tree anchors the entire arrangement of the spaces, each with a unique view and connection to the tree, and by association, nature as a whole. The children also enjoy an open area at the southwest end of the property, suitable for a new orchard to be planted where they may learn about agricultural and ecological processes, and grow up alongside the greenery they plant.
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Classrooms Boys Bathroom Girls Bathroom Storage (Cleaning) Dining Room Infirmary Closed Kitchen Pantry Open Kitchen Multipurpose Room Principal and Secretary Office Managament and Janitorial Office Storage (School Materials) Teacher’s Room Adult Bathroom Covered Schoolyard Amphitheatre Water Cistern Covered Entry Garden (Proposed) Orchard (Proposed) Emergency Exit Marula Tree (Existing)
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Dining Area render | V-Ray
Outdoor Amphitheatre looking into courtyard render | V-Ray
Photovoltaics Rainwater Collection June Solsice
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Public and Private Diagram
Vegetation and Planting Zones
Sight Lines
Classroom render | V-Ray
To foster imagination through the use of exaggerated scale and space, encouraging children to explore curated areas in a collaborative way that activates their developmental domains through various activities.
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Playhouse: CubeScape (Fall 2019) Design Build | Group of 14
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Playhouse vignette and Section render | Rhino 6 and Photoshop
Construction Process
Close-up of woven floor in bridge.
Final built structure
Module Cluster Assembly Modules will be assembled into manageable clusters for ease of transportation and simplification of assembly.
Module Construction Detail Individual boxes (modules) will be constructed using 3/4� baltic birch plywood, butt-jointed and screwed together. This connection is extremely strong, and gives the modules the strength to function as structural elements of the playhouse.
Teaching Sustainability By design, CUBESCAPE can be disassembled completely without the need to destroy a single element. Every screw can be backed out, and building materials can be repurposed to suit the future needs of Better Beginnings Better Futures. Additionally, the structure does not use any glues or adhesives, nor does it use pressure-treated materials.
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Final 1 : 25 scale model Matboard
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Saw Horse As-Built Drawing
Axonometric ARCH 2316 November 9, 2018
Sawhorse (Fall 2018) Design Build | Group of 2 Assignment: to model, draw, and build a full-scale sawhorse. Deviating from tradition, my partner and I opted to design a 3-legged horse. Digital 3D modeling allowed us to resolve complicated angles and joinery before cutting a single piece of wood. As-Built drawings were produced after construction so the horse could be replicated.
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Scale 1:5
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Saw Horse As-Built Drawing
Components ARCH 2316 November 9, 2018
Construction Process
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Combination joint: legs are beveled and butt-jointed, combining to form a single mortise, held in place with a dowel.
Cylindrical, chamfered stretchers connected via a doweled mortise and tenon joint.
Doweled mortise and tenon.
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Sunset Chapel Nave, looking west into Acapulco Bay reference photo
Sunset Chapel entry from below, a windowless concrete belly with staircase leading up into the nave. reference photo
Essay and Detail Model (Winter 2018) Sunset Chapel, BNKR Arquitectura, Mexico | Individual 24
Assignment: To argue the success or failure of a conceptual expression in a sacred space, in 2,500 words or less, and an accompanying detail model. Sunset Chapel by BNKR Arquitectura sits high atop a hill overlooking Acapulco Bay, Mexico. It is surrounded by thick tropical vegetation and granite outcroppings. The predominant theme of Sunset Chapel is its expression of a series of dichotomies, articulated in a delicate harmony. What makes the project successful is the way in which the chosen dualities work to metaphorically anchor the chapel’s purpose and position on its site; Many of the dualities observed in its design make reference to sacred teachings of the Catholic faith: Life vs. Death, Lasting vs. Ephemeral, Heavy vs. Light, Dark vs. Light. The concrete columns and glazed balustrade of the chapel embody many of these dualities inherently via their material properties. Using dyed plaster and acryllic, a scale detail model captures these contrasting elements performing their aesthetic and symbolic balancing act.
Physical model iterations
Construction process
Ice Station: The Isosceles Drift (Fall 2017 - Winter 2018)
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The “Isosceles Drift� is a refuge for ice skaters on Ramsey Lake, providing a comfortable seat and protection from the biting wind. It is both designed for, and inspired by, the natural phenomena of its environment. Like snow blown by yesterday’s wind, the Isosceles Drift appears fluid, but stands solid, frozen in time. Using a series of triangular frames radiating out from two rotational axes, a double-curve plan was established. The frames incrementally tip outwards and decrease in size, and when connected with cladding, produce a complex but consistently tapered inner face. At one end, this face stands nearly vertical, sheltering skaters from blowing snow. At the other, it provides seating for several skaters. The semi-enclosed space forms a visually stimulating destination for Sudburians to experience together, and serves as a catalyst for positive community interaction.
Early Childhood Education Centre (Fall 2019) Final Studio Project | Individual
Exterior render | twinmotion
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Copper Cliff is a town within Greater Sudbury that has been historically divided, both horizontally and vertically: a railroad slices through  Â? town, segregating working class immigrants from wealthier executive families. Vertically, the ground line serves as a barrier, preventing those who work above ground from ever knowing the sights, sounds, and smells of the mining world below. The early learning cen   Â? tre is sited and spatially arranged to blur these boundaries and create new and unique spatial relationships which can foster a more cohesive community than what’s existed thus far, and offer the users some of the sensory palette of the hidden world beneath us. Â? Â
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Pre-Schooler Play Area with Exposed Bedrock Wall and Peek-a-boo Box render | twinmotion
Pre-Schooler Play Area with Rock Wall and Peek-a-boo Box
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Toddler Activity Area, looking up the ramp towards Dining Terraces and Oopen Kitchen, as well as the Parent’s Cafe and Terrace to the right render | twinmotion
Toddler Activity Area looking up the ramp towards Dining Terraces and Open Kitchen, as well as the Parent’s Cafe and Terrace to the right.
Physical model Mat board, Layered and carved plywood, dowels
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Panel 2/2 Brett Walter Wood Blocking Vegetation
Metal Flashing Bat Insulation Gravel
Growing Medium
Drip Edge
Filter Fabric
Membrane Flashing Exterior Rigid Insulation Concrete Block
Drainage Panel & Protection Board
Root Barrier
Air Gap
Detail 2: Green Roof
Cladding Panels
Panel Mounting Bracket Cover Board
Roof Membrane Insulation
Roof Truss Detail 1: North Wall
Structural Deck Perimeter Membrane Fastening Air/vapour Barrier
Geo-Solar Heat Storage in Bedrock
Structure: bent birch arches, lashed together
Bent-Wood Structure & Drawing (Fall 2018) Design Build | Group of 4 Assignment: manually harvest wood and bend it into a structure large enough to fit all four group members and hold the weight of them hanging from it, without the use of any metal fasteners or glue. After a quick experiment using thick and fragile poplar branches, we soaked and bent a series of thin birch trunks and branches into a series of arches. Lashing the arches together at varying orientations created a network of cross-bracing in a sort of dome-like truss, capable of transferring point loads from one arch to several others, as well as resisting strong shear forces. The resulting structure successfully housed and held all four group members. A free-hand pencil drawing I produced individually is shown to the right.
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Final structure drawing
hand-drawn from reference photo | pencil
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During Demolition
Bathroom Renovation (2019) Personal Project What began as a “remodel� in February 2019 quickly evolved into something much more comprehensive, as demolition revealed several surprises. Amongst these were a meandering vent stack, damaged tub drain, and decomissioned chimney, to name a few. The design was adapted, and the end result included a new tub and shower with a build-out for the plumbing. Another decision was to leave the stack and chimney exposed. The end result marries the old with the new, contrasting the smoother finishes and neutral tones of new fixtures with the rougher, richer textures of older materials.
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Beginning of demolition. Clawfoot tub still in place.
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Rebuild: new tub in place and plumbing build-out completed.
Rebuild: 12� x 24� shower tile being installed.
Details: tile pattern continues around corner, and chrome tile edging matches new fixtures.
Details: antique mirror has been refurbished and hangs on the newly exposed decommissioned chimney.
The Audain Art Gallery (Winter 2020)
Case Study and Model | Individual
Assignment: to study the key design parameters of an existing contemporary art gallery, diagram them, create a 3D digital model, and use it to build a 1:50 sectional model of a specific moment in the building which best displays the key design parameters. The main entry was chosen and modeled to showcase the successful circulation method, entry strategy, access points, and spatial sequencing of the gallery spaces.
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A sectional cut through the art gallery spaces and offices above. This section reveals the contrast of colours and materials used indoors versus outdoors., while also identifying how simpler geometries have been nested into a complex exterior shell structure.
above: the footbridge that leads into the elevated entry porch. opposite: amphitheatre and staircase leading down to the forest floor. Single-loaded glazed circulation above enjoys vista out to the forest canopy.
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Downtown Sudbury is facing a number of challenges; high rates of food insecurity, homelessness, and drug use have contributed to crisis-level issues for many residents. This presents an opportunity to provide a dynamic housing solution that will help those who are struggling to transition out of their difficult situations into something stable and permanent. By employing an integrated, holistic approach to housing that includes programming for social services, education, employment, and common green spaces, we believe we may both
TRANSITIONS TRANSITIONS Rebecca McLennan & Brett Walter ARCH 4505
serve our most vulnerable population, and enrich the downtown community simultaneously through social interaction.
Framework Flowchart Transitional housing Employment at restaurant
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Continued educational classes and skill building (using restaurant space)
Emergency Shelter
On the street
Cycle of Homelessness
Social services hub
Clinic
Unit Distribution/ Stacking Chart
Grocery Store entry off of Larch Street render | twinmotion
Multi-Use Residential (Fall 2020)
Studio Project | Group of 2
Downtown Sudbury faces a number of urban challenges; high rates of food insecurity, homelessness, and drug use have contributed to crisis-level issues for many residents. The situation presents an opportunity to provide a dynamic housing solution to help those who are struggling to transition out of their difficult situations into something more stable - even permanent. By employing an integrated, holistic approach to housing that includes programming for social services, education, employment, and common green spaces, we believe it’s possible to serve both our most vulnerable population, and enrich the downtown community simultaneously through improved social interaction.
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With their 1km pollination range, bees that are kept on site will have the ability to reach at least 10 separate green belt areas, each with unique biodiversity. The optimal position of the beehives on site
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common pedestrian pathway to promote interaction and connection
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Subsidized housing
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Financial literacy education
Gainful employment utilizing acquired skills
City Hall Lane bisects the property, and shall be maintained as a through-way for City Hall Lane bisects the property, and pedestrians, but also for garbage pick-up, shall be maintained as a through-way for snow removal, and shipping/receiving. pedestrians, but also for garbage pick-up, snow removal, and shipping/receiving.
A new - and perpendicular - axis is proposed to function as a Social Corridor , connecting A new - and perpendicular - axis is proposed Cedar Street to Larch Street, exclusively for to function as a Social Corridor , connecting pedestrian access. Cedar Street to Larch Street, exclusively for pedestrian access.
Ground floor masses retreat from the property edge to expand sidewalks on Cedar and Larch. Ground floor masses retreat from the property Masses are then chopped and molded to soften edge to expand sidewalks on Cedar and Larch. corners and gesture to entryways. Masses are then chopped and molded to soften Conceptual Massing corners and gesture to entryways.
Interviews
and contrubute to a robust honey production that can be sold in the grocery store and restaurant.
The ground level areas (Social Corridor. Old City Hall Lane, and sidewalks) are The ground level areas (Social Corridor. beautified for the pedestrian experience Old City Hall Lane, and sidewalks) are by implementation of plant life and beautified for the pedestrian experience seating. by implementation of plant life and seating.
Conceptual Massing
Interviews
Continued employment at restaurant and possible apprenticeship
“Shelters, transitional, and a ordable housing BELONG downtown. It’s where the services are that are designed to help the most vulnerable.” Cindi Briscoe, Manager of Housing Services, Greater City of Sudbury
Help with saving money for permanent housing
Key Takeaways from Interviews - Social services operate in Sudbury as a network of various services.
- People know they need to distance themselves from friends and family who are also struggling, but nd it hard, can lead to
- Community garden network would welcome another site
- “Mixed communities” been proven to be most e ective, that codependency Parking is elevated to the second story, Residential units lump into two main masses. balances separation and also socialization - “Unit when friends come to stay and never leave, with ramped access offultimately of takeover”, Larch Street, Transitional and subsidized are together in the - Rentable spaces for birthday xmas dinner, etc. for displacing the tenant who the transitional home was Parking is elevated to the second story, Residential units lump into two mainparties, masses. people in tower, transitional with condominium units in rented to - A one-stop social services hub would be helpful. separating the effectively pedestrian exCedar Street There is a largewith cohort ramped of “hidden homeless” in Sudbury (i.e. Larch Street, access off of Transitional and subsidized are together in the for over- Hotel room fortower. family and friends who come to town - CamerasA exist in many transitional housing buildings couch sur ng, unstable environment, etc.) perience from the vehicular. separate the Larch Street Segregation, privacy, stay (i.e. for court hearing, appointments, etc.) Harmexreduction strategies are critical Cedar Street tower,night effectively separating the pedestrian with condominium units in Safe consumption site is critical - Lack of informal services hugelyramp overlooked also provides access to additional and carefully curated opportunities for social- WaivedSegregation, parking requirement for transitional housing Camaraderie and social support help people cycle of perience from the break vehicular. A separate the Larch Street tower. privacy, homelessness underground parking. - Folks need assessment rst, as soon as they enter the ization are the driving factors to ensure each - Rotating door of practitionersfor and doctors in the social sersystem ramp also provides access to additional and carefully curated opportunities socialvicesspecific hub would work best - Downtown can be triggering for people struggling with subresident’s needs are met, based on - Embedding volunteer services/opportunities is helpful stance abuse, underground violence, etc. parking. ization areforthe driving factors to ensure each - Avoid corners that are out-of-sight those who aren’t ready for employment yet tenure type. - Softscape and green implementation becoming part of the resident’s specific needs are met, based on - Need transit, retail, and social services nearby - People do best in transitional housing when they have privamodel for Sudbury Housing strategy cy from their neighbours if needed, yettenure complete isolation type.can - Communication and geographical barriers are challenging for sta and the homeless population to navigate.
Bringing It Together On The Site
City Hall Lane bisects the property, and
A new - and perpendicular - axis is proposed
Parking is elevated to the second story, with ramped access off of Larch Street, effectively separating the pedestrian experience from the vehicular. A separate ramp also provides access to additional underground parking.
Residential units lump into two main masses. Transitional and subsidized are together in the Cedar Street tower, with condominium units in the Larch Street tower. Segregation, privacy, and carefully curated opportunities for socialization are the driving factors to ensure each resident’s specific needs are met, based on tenure type.
shall be maintained as a through-way for function as areflective Social Corridor , connecting A modular, cubic approach to residential massing A series oftomirrored, lightwells pedestrians, but also for garbage pick-up, Cedar Street to Larch Street, exclusively for provides opportunities for terraces, which can procapture light and channel it downward into snow removal, and shipping/receiving. A modular, cubic approach to residential massing A series of mirrored, pedestrian reflectiveaccess. lightwells vide garden space for tenants. The space between the covered Social Corridor space, providing provides opportunities for terraces, which can procapture light and channel it downward into the residential towers functions as an elevated natural, diffuse light to the pedestrian-cenvide garden space for tenants. The space between the covered Social Corridor space, providing courtyard, giving residents a shared semi-public tric public space. the residential towers functions as an elevated natural, diffuse light to the pedestrian-cengreenspace. courtyard, giving residents a shared semi-public tric public space. greenspace.
Ground floor masses retreat from the property edge to expand sidewalks on Cedar and Larch. Masses are then chopped and molded to soften corners and gesture to entryways.
The ground level areas (Social Corridor. Old City Hall Lane, and sidewalks) are beautified for the pedestrian experience by implementation of plant life and seating.
A modular, cubic approach to residential massing provides opportunities for terraces, which can provide garden space for tenants. The space between the residential towers functions as an elevated courtyard, giving residents a shared semi-public greenspace.
A series of mirrored, reflective lightwells capture light and channel it downward into the covered Social Corridor space, providing natural, diffuse light to the pedestrian-centric public space.
be detrimental. Most transitional housing models utilize 4-bedroom suites to balance this.
Conducted interviews with: Karlie Foster and Je Hardy, Rent Supplement Program, Sudbury and Manitoulin Mental Health Association, Nov 11, 2020. Cindi Briscoe, Manager of Housing Services, Greater City of Sudbury, Nov 20, 2020. Melissa Riou - Senior Planner - Community and Strategic Planning, Greater City of Sudbury, Nov 27, 2020.
Bringing It Together On The Site
Bringing It Together On The Site
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a rectilinear cubic massing strategy for residential units creates larger terraces. Althought right angles provide predictability for plans and vertical circulation strategies, the pyramidal clustering presents a challenge to get light to residential units in the “core of the pyramid”.
A staggered, angular facade utilizes strengths of both the cubic A hexagonal massing strategy creates more sightlines and and hexagonal masses in that it provides a sensible framework access to solar gains than the four-walled counterparts. UnexVersion 1 (cubic): Version 2 (hexagonal): for circulation and plans, while also providing additional access pected and interesting spatial relationships between spaces Using a rectilinear cubic massing residential A hexagonal massing strategy creates more sightlines and to solarstrategy gainsforand more interesting views. With this strategy, become apparent. A sizeable challenge is to stick to a sensible units creates larger terraces. Althought right angles provide access to solar thanthe the four-walled counterparts. Unexevery dwelling unit is in essense a corner unit, andgains enjoys and efficient approach to structure, circulation, wall systems, predictability for plans and vertical circulation strategies, pected and interesting spatial relationships between spaces benefits of additional natural light, sightlines, and a and constructability. the pyramidal clustering presents a challenge to get light to become apparent. A sizeable challenge is to stick to a sensible residential units in the “core of the pyramid”. wrap-around balcony. and efficient approach to structure, circulation, wall systems,
Version 1 (cubic):
Version 2 (hexagonal):
Version 3 (angular):
Using a rectilinear cubic massing strategy for residential units creates larger terraces. Althought right angles provide predictability for plans and vertical circulation strategies, the pyramidal clustering presents a challenge to get light to residential units in the “core of the pyramid”.
A hexagonal massing strategy creates more sightlines and access to solar gains than the four-walled counterparts. Unexpected and interesting spatial relationships between spaces become apparent. A sizeable challenge is to stick to a sensible and efficient approach to structure, circulation, wall systems, and constructability.
A staggered, angular facade utilizes strengths of both the cubic and hexagonal masses in that it provides a sensible framework for circulation and plans, while also providing additional access to solar gains and more interesting views. With this strategy, every dwelling unit is in essense a corner unit, and enjoys the benefits of additional natural light, sightlines, and a wrap-around balcony.
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Version 3 (angular): A staggered, angular facade utilizes strengths of both the cubic and hexagonal masses in that it provides a sensible framework for circulation and plans, while also providing additional access to solar gains and more interesting views. With this strategy, every dwelling unit is in essense a corner unit, and enjoys the benefits of additional natural light, sightlines, and a wrap-around balcony.
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First Floor Plan of South Tower (Condominiums), Courtyard, and Second Floor Plan of North Tower (Subsidized)
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Stepping facade, which provides each unit with additional evening solar access and views to the city. render | twinmotion
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