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PORTFOLIO
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BURKEVILLE
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ROCKS
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WAVES
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SHELTER
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TED
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SHOWCASE
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INNOVATION
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FLIGHT
SHOW CASE FINAL THESIS PROJECT YEAR FOUR
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THESIS OVERVIEW Showcase is a cross-disciplinary community art center that supports the creation of art, encourages collaboration between artists, and showcases the artists’ works to the public. The different medias of art are arranged according to their preconceived weight, sculpture studios are grounded and paint studios are lifted high towards the roof. A programmatic slice separates the creation of art from the showcasing of art and a large central atrium ties together both programs.
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MASTER PLAN Before intervening with a proposed design, a rigorous study of the site’s existing conditions set the founding principles for an appropriate response. From the site analysis, the development of a sustainable intervention propelled an overall urban design response and an individual site response, each feeding down from the larger framework of goals. The design process included an analysis of demographics, climate, public opinion, and the official community plan. Working alongside Vancouver city planners, we began to generate a master plan designed to populate the Strathcona and East Hastings area with meaningful projects that would enhance the lives of the local inhabitants.
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CONTEXT Showcase is situated on a topographically complex site and interacts with four unique roads; Hastings Street, Glen Drive, Raymur Avenue, and a lane. An infrequent train runs beside the site along a railroad which links to the Vancouver Port. North of Hastings street is completely overtaken by industrial buildings, leaving nearly no room for green spaces. The site is currently vacant, allowing native vegetation to reclaim the land and create one of the only green spaces on the North side of East Hastings Street. A green roof became necessary to compensate for the green space consumed by the building. MAIN FLOOR PLAN
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4 Gallery Entry 5 Exhibition Space 6 Central Atrium
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STUDIO SPACE bright, direct, southern light GALLERY SPACE controlled indirect, northern light grungy, adaptable materials clean and finished
reflective, polished materials dirty, grimy character exposed, industrial HVAC semi-transparent to public
hidden HVAC, discrete fixtures fully public space
Rooftop Gallery Journey Beginning Atrium Entry Journey Ending Rooftop Studio
Gallery Lobby Market Entry Artist Studio Entry Market Entry
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CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
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GALLERY VS. STUDIO The materiality is representative of what is occurring in the spaces behind. The process of making art versus showcasing art is represented by two contrasting concrete finishes. The gritty texture of board-formed concrete shows the process of how the concrete was formed and best represents the process of making art. Polished concrete is more of a finished material and best represents the finished product of the art gallery behind.
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THE SLICE The programmatic slice cuts through one third of the building and has been very impactful in the design process. The material choice needed to be significant and in contrast to the rest of the concrete materials. Charred CLT panels were chosen to act as the cladding for the slice. The material repels water, insects and it maintains its gritty character throughout its long lifetime. Wooden window frames add life into the concrete cladded building.
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THESIS SUMMARY What I learned from my thesis was much more than systems integration or building integration. I discovered how to pour passion into design. I aquired knowledge through studying precedents while still challenging the status quo. I learned when to follow the rules and when to break them. I continually challenged myself in my designs while solving problems through innovation.
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D.B.R. PROCESS Working alongside Michael Green Architecture and twenty students from Vancouver, the design / build workshop integrated elements of my professional and academic experience. We designed and built the stage for TED 2014 (Technology, Entertainment, Design) with the intention of representing Vancouver and its goal of becoming the world’s greenest city in 2020. Our ‘big idea’ for the workshop was to create a stage that could be up-cycled, repurposed and given back to the city of Vancouver, with the use of sustainable materials. The final design was a series of interlocking wooden planter boxes, stacked and arranged to create a functioning stage with a beautiful backdrop. The soft shadows of the wood and the smell of the cedar helped create the intimacy that TED was looking for. Building off TED’s slogan, “Ideas Worth Spreading” each box was emblazoned with an inspirational message from previous TED speakers. Over 430 prefabricated planter boxes of various shapes were later donated to local school districts and care facilities.
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GRANVILLE ISLAND SHELTER The two interdependent shelters are situated beneath the Granville St. Bridge within industry rooted Granville Island. The design includes two modules wrapped in corrugated steel, a compact living space and study space. My concept focused on a balance between two opposing forces. The project allowed me to explore a more conceptual design through modeling, painting, sketching, and various other medias.
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SCULPTURE The sculpture project was an exploration of form and function (lounge and study space). The project taught me the significance of recording process throughout the design. Clay was chosen to best represent the organic nature of a marine context.
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WAVES
ROCKS
DWELLING The overall composition of the dwelling is inspired by the rigid angles of three boulders located on site in Steveston, BC. The project taught me how to translate the inspiration I found in nature into my design. My final design simplified these rock angles into a dwelling unit.
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COMMUNITY CENTRE Located in the small town of Burkeville near Vancouver Airport, the Burkeville Gardens Community Centre provides a gathering hall, a convenience store, a small cafĂŠ, and outdoor gathering spaces. The bowed, leaf-like roofs of the four structures subtly bend upward to allow for better views of the gardens and to maximize day lighting. This exercise allowed me to explore the experiential qualities of gathering spaces, interior and exterior, through means of modeling, sketching, and Photoshop.
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BURKE VILLE
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FLIGHT PAVILION The flight pavilion is sited below the aerial path of the Vancouver International airport. Undulating grade within the corten steel pavilion heightens to a center climax, where views of low flying aircraft are best observed. The pavilion also gives function to community events such as concerts and markets. This exercise was an exploration into abstraction, form, and tectonics.
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INNOV REPURPOSED LEATHER WALLET The big idea of this project is repurposing old leather jackets into wallets. Leather pieces were salvaged from the jacket, laser cut, folded triplicate, and finally hand stitched with nylon thread. 18 wallets were repurposed from one jacket and sold for profit. Self-guided group project with Jon Toronchuck.
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ATION CONCRETE CUP This tectonics project investigated different methods of forming concrete. Fabricformed concrete best expresses the fluidity of concrete in its original state. After many attempts, a cotton sock form was successfully used to cast a functional concrete cup. This project taught me the characteristics of concrete.
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