PORTFOLIO. Colin Williams
About me.
Hello, My name is Colin Williams and I am a second year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. I am a firm believer that I must constantly push myself beyond what is comfortable in order to grow as an artist, designer, creator and individual. I try to live with a concious disregard for failure, as I believe it is a part of growth which cannot be avoided. This portfolio is a reflection of that philosophy. A majority of the work is done in media that I am far from mastering but have pushed myself beyond my comfort zone in order to improve. My hope is that my portfolio displays my proficiency in design and creation as a suitable platform for growth, and my fascination in questioning the norm. Enjoy.
email: colin.michael.williams8@gmail.com phone: 506 292 5211
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Education. 09/2016 - present
Cambridge, ON
University of Waterloo School of Architecture.
Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours, Co-op
Experience. 05/2017-09/2017
[CATCH] Urban Grill
05/2017-09/2017
JDI Forestry
07/2014-10/2015
Quiznos Dundonald
Production.
Digital Literacy:
Fredericton, NB
Fredericton, NB
Fredericton, NB
Host/Server.
Tree Planter.
Manager on Duty.
Rhinoceros 5 AutoCAD Sketchup SolidWorks Grasshopper
Manual Literacy: Maxwell Render Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Premier Pro
Model Making Laser Cutting CNC Milling 3D Printing Hand Drafting
Wood Working Construction Indutrial Sewing Shoe Making Photography
Achievements. 09/2017 - present 08/2016 06/2016 06/2016 06/2016
1B ‘Junk.’ on display at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. Presidents Scholarship Award, University of Waterloo. Environmental Advocacy Award, Fredericton High School. Academic Honours Award, Fredericton High School. Colter Family Leadership Award, Fredericton High School.
Leadership. 09/2017 09/2016 - 05/2017 09/2015 - 06-2016 09/2015 - 06-2016
UWSA Orientation Leader - University of Waterloo. Waterloo Architecture Student Association - Athletic Coordinator. FHS Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center - President. FHS Environmental Club - Co-President.
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Table of Contents.
Table of contents. Wedge. 6-11
Grow. 12-19
Ascension. 22-25
Escape. 26-31
Junk. 32-37
Unlaced. 38-43
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Wedge.
Wedge.
Research Station. In collaboration with Callum Nolan.
Located on the eastern coast of Sicily, our building serves as a research station for the unique volcanic rock formations of Alcantara Geological Park. The design capitalizes on the shade provided by the trees and gorge walls on the north and south sides. The operable windows along the facade optimize cross ventilation throughout the space. The passive design strategies aforementioned, combined with the photovoltaic panels on the roof, allow the building to achieve a net-zero sustainability status. The building is divided into two distinct levels; on the top, the conditioned living quarters, on the bottom, a sheltered outdoor space. Perched 7m above the water level, the building allows people to comfortably pass underneath it, while providing the occupants with a distinctive vantage point.
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Catania Caltanisetta
Syracuse
Wedge.
Naples
Above: Greater Site Context
ALBANIA
ITALY Lecce
Left: Immediate Site Con
+17m
GREECE Alcantara Gorge Geological Park
Cosenza
TYRRHENIAN SEA
+17m Catanzaro
Grassland wi +5m
IONIAN SEA
Dense Tree C
Palermo
+17m
SICILY Catania Caltanisetta
River Gorge Syracuse
+17m
Building Foot
Site context. Above: Greater Site Context
Fig. 1: (Immediate Left)
Left: Immediate Site Context
+17m
Wind Wheel of the Catania - the city nearest to our site. Chart indicates consistent wind ranging from 4m/s to 13m/s. The walls of the gorge will act as a wind tunnel, increasing east-west winds, and providing useful cross ventilation.
Alcantara Gorge Geological Park +17m
Grassland with Minimal Tree Cover +5m
Dense Tree Cover
+17m
River Gorge +17m
Building Footprint
Fig. 1: (Immediate Left) Wind Wheel of the Catania - the city nearest to our site. Chart indicates consistent wind ranging from 4m/s to 13m/s. The walls of the gorge will act as a wind tunnel, increasing east-west winds, and providing useful cross ventilation.
Fig. 2: (Immediate Left)
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Sectional.
Section AA (through the cliff face): Scale: 1:50
Sectional through cliff.
Temperature Range Chart of Catania. According to the chart, mean temperatures in this region range from 10 to 25 degrees celsius. These temperatures don’t factor in the humidity of the area, which, in the coldest months, doesn’t dip below 51 percent.
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Wedge.
Section CC (through the building): Scale: 1:50
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Sectional.
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Upper floor (conditioned living space) plan:Upper Scale: 1:50
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Lower level (sheltered outdoor space) plan: Lower Scale: 1:50
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Grow.
Grow.
Technical reference library.
The library has evolved greatly over time, what once was a place focused on managing knowledge has now become a place of congregation for the surrounding community. ‘Grow’ incorporates these two aspects of a library in to one. On the lower level, a techincal research library, on the upper a hackers lab, childrens section and elevated amphitheatre. The building is located on bustling St. Clair street, Toronto, surrounded by a concrete jungle which is deprived of mature trees. ‘Grow’ is inspired by the process of entering a forest. The facade and structure mimic woodland. The structure creates a grand canopy above the space and the facade grows thicker as you progress through the building, increasing privacy the further you journey in to the space.
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Elevation collage.
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Grow.
CONSTRUC
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Sectional.
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DN
Grow.
Lower.
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First.
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Second.
Third.
Ceiling.
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Grow.
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Experiential renders.
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Grow.
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Ascension.
Ascension.
Study of cinematic effect. In collaboration with Callum Nolan, Patrick Stephen, Vince Chuang and James Kwon.
Ascension is part of the city we present, a journey through a conglomeration of three distinct environments. In this world, light, contained within columns, is depicted as a rare commodity; as an inequality that forces the architecture to capitalize on the characteristics of light as much as possible. The articulation of the space, and the subsequent movement it dictates, is guided by the presence and parallax between layers of light. An immense sense of gravity shapes the movement of an inhabitant, moving them down to the lower limits of the structure, where a certain brand of repetition and ubiquity forms an architecture of nondescript moments. Here, we envision the buildings constantly converting and adjusting to remain relevant or useful, with little attention given to its compatibility with neighbors, let alone within the entirety of the city. The volumes create connections between distant neighbors where necessary, weaving an endless circuit for listless wandering throughout the area.
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Ascension.
Experiential render.
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1:50 Model.
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Escape.
Escape. Urban retreat.
‘escape’ blurs the line between interior and exterior. A deliberate entry sequence that weaves through screens and overhangs, allows for a sense of ambiguity between inside and out. Passing through the space will reveal a variety of internal and external places of repose.
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Escape.
Front elevation.
Sectional.
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Right elevation.
Sectional.
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Escape.
Roof.
Second.
First.
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1:50 Model.
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Junk.
Junk.
Elevated micro-dwelling. In collaboration with Nidi Met, Isabelle Kim and Ericson Ho.
Inspired by treehouses, ‘junk’ focuses on a strong relationship with the treefilled site. A series of tree-trunk inspired pilotis elevates the living quarters off of the ground, turning the canopy of trees in to a place of living. Public circulation is hoisted as well, creating a courtyard condition that doubles as the access from unit to unit. The private quarters focus primarily on the relationship with natural light. A south facing skylight and large viewing window are positioned to allow adequate sunlight while maintaining privacy from unit to unit.
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Junk.
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Context plan.
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Sectional Perspectives.
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Junk.
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1:100 Model.
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Unlaced.
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Unlaced.
Personal Endeavour.
Two years ago my passion for footwear and my endless curiosity of how things work collided. The journey began with a brand new pair of Nikes and an exacto-knife. Through a detailed study of how the shoes were dismantled, I was able to generate an understanding of how they could be reassmbled. Countless hours of research, as well as trial and error were endured until I reached the point of being able to create unique one-off shoes using traditional shoe making techniques. From here, I plan to continue my investigation of footwear. To question the conecpt of what a shoe is, and what it can become.
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Unlaced.
Reconstructed lunar force one. Shark, Lamb.
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Reconstructed seamless air force one. Vegetable tanned.
Reconstructed air force one. Vintage Versace pants.
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Unlaced.
Axonometric. Nike air force one.
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Contact Information.
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email: phone:
colin.michael.williams8@gmail.com 506 292 5211
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Thank you.