CV
DANIEL SOBIERAJ creative problem solver + designer
EDUCATION Sep 2013 - Present
Bachelor of Architectural Science | Ryerson University, Toronto
3rd Year | Expected Graduation 2018 | Dean’s List (1st + 2nd year)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
dansobieraj@hotmail.com +1 416 823 7093
issuu.com/dansobieraj
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Winter 2012 + 2013
Snowhawks | Level 2 Ski Instructor
- Lead a group of 6-8 skiers ranging in age / abilities - Created lesson plans to improve the overall skiing of group as well as to meet every skier’s individual goals - Provided students with a fun experience and unforgetable memories
Dec 2011 - Aug 2015
Moriyama + Teshima Architects | Co-op, Summer Position
- Organized on-site storage and drafted drawings - Edited Makkah Development Plan reports - Drafted interior elevations of change rooms, saunas and bathrooms + W/C stall details for the Qatar Education City Faculty Club - Modeled iterations, created elevation studies, made room schedules, and prepared floor plans and demolition drawings for the schematic design of a place of worship - Modeled theatre interiors for the Discovery Centre in Halifax
Jun 2011 - Present (Seasonal)
Dx2 Designs | Freelance Landscaping + Design
- Co-founder - Received commissions for full garden design + landscaping - Prepared schedules, budgets + proposal booklets for clients - Hired + supervised employees
Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
VDSec Communications | AV Tech Assistant - Hamilton
- Read construction drawings of audio-visual systems + speaker locations - Ran AV cable from electrical room to speakers - Installed and secured a variety of speakers to concrete + ceiling tile in the Pan Am Hamilton Stadium
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE May 2015 - July 2015
South Eglinton Ratepayers’ & Residents’ Association
Analyzed preliminary documents of high-rise developments and produced reports with diagrams for city council about concerns with future neighbourhood development
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Volunteer Landscaping for Elderly | Toronto Free landscaping and one-time jobs
Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Worm Wrangling + Vermi Composting | Evergreen Brickworks Weekly feeding + care for worms in on-site compost bins
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
Makow Associates Architects | Co-op Student
- Organized and produced a digital inventory of all projects - Created a book for display to clients containing firm’s work - Designed brochures to give to prospective clients
SKILLS + ABILITIES TECHNICAL
- Microsoft Office - Revit - Rhinoceros 5.0 - V-Ray 1.5 - SketchUp
- Adobe CS/ CC
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects
- ArcGIS - AutoCAD - Grasshopper (basic)
FABRICATION - Laser Cutting - Metalworking - Painting - Woodworking - 3D Printing
LANGUAGES - English - French - Polish
RECOGNITIONS + AWARDS 2015 + 2014
2013
2013
2013
Ryerson Student Scholar | First & Second Year Entrance Scholarship | Ryerson University
Highest mark in Gr.12 Visual Arts
2013
Duke of Edinburgh Award (Silver+Bronze)
High School Bilingual Honors
CERTIFICATIONS 2015
2012
PADI Open Water Scuba Diver
RCM Grade 6 Piano
2012
Level 2 CSIA Certified Ski Instructor 2011
Level 1 CSIA Certified Ski Instructor
INTERESTS ART + COOKING
Photography, pyrography, cooking, graphic design, multimedia, film
MUSIC
Piano, bass guitar, guitar, cello
SPORTS
Skiing, swimming, hiking, windsurfing, diving, tennis
TRAVEL
French Exchange Program (2011) | 7 countries 14 Hour Grand Canyon Hike
117 George Street Toronto Ontario Canada M5A 2N4 T. +1 416 925 4484 F. +1 416 925 4637 mtarch.com
January 31st, 2016
RE:
REFERENCE LETTER – DAN SOBIERAJ
Dear Sir / Madam, Dan Sobieraj has been working as a part-time student at Moriyama & Teshima Architects (MTA) for the past four years. He first joined us in the summer months as a co-op student while in high-school and has most recently continued to help us on selected project during his post-secondary architectural studies. I have supervised him directly while working individually or while assisting our design teams on various project types. He has distinguished himself as very reliable and skillful which has enabled us to call on him over the years for various tasks that would alternatively not be assigned to student level personel. What convinced us that Dan would be a good team member was his curiosity, enthusiasm and apparent self-drive to learn new things. He continues to demonstrate this by taking on challenging tasks which he has never done before or by working alongside other senior staff taking direction from them and making sure his contribution fit into the overall effort. He also always seems to have some personal projects going on which are always interesting to hear about (ie. carrot flute, landscaping design-build, cottage design). We have extended an open invitation to Dan to return to our studio as we are quite happy with his efforts and contribution to date. Do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions on the above. Sincerely,
Jason Philippe - OAA Senior Architect - Associate Moriyama & Teshima Architects T: 416 925 4484 x 150 E: jasonp@mtarch.com
ARCHITECTURE | INTERIOR DESIGN | URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN | ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING | LANDSCAPE DESIGN
C O N T E N T S ACADEMIC
WRITER’S STUDIO BURLINGTON TECH-OP APOCALYPTICA STUDIO
PROFESSIONAL
TRINITY BASILICA
GARDEN REDESIGN QUEENSWAY PLACE OF WORSHIP GREENE GARDEN
OTHER
PERSONAL WORKS
ILLUSTRATOR
PHOTOSHOP
INDESIGN
RHINOCEROS 3D
AutoCAD
VRay
REVIT
HAND DRAFTED
SKETCHUP
WRITER’S STUDIO COMMUNICATIONS STUDIO - DECEMBER 2013
The goal of this project was to create a studio with an area no greater than 15m2 for a children’s book writer. The form took in spiration from the chestnuts that fell from the trees on site. By cutting this shape in half, the studio frames the writer’s view that is directed to the inspiring landscape and nearby castle grounds. The organic form and dark cedar shingle exterior give the studio a sense of being part of the landscape, like a hobbit hut from a medieval fantasy novel. The interior contrasts the exterior with a smooth, bright, singular curved surface that distributes light evenly. The structure is made of a series of CNC cut, curved glulam beams that are supported by a steel frame.
FLOOR PLAN
SECTION A
SECTION B
FORM FRAMES VIEW
OPERABLE ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS
ORGANIZATION OF USES WITHIN A SINGLE SPACE
SOUTHEAST ELEVATION
NORTHWEST ELEVATION
SOUTHWEST ELEVATION
NORTHEAST ELEVATION
25mm STEAM BENT CEDAR SHINGLES
38x38mm STEAM BENT WOOD BATTENS
38x140mm STEAM BENT WOOD STRAPPING
AQUEOUS POLYMER MOISTURE BARRIER
BOLT BEDDING VERT. SPRING LOADED STABILIZER 235x235mm BENT CNC CUT GLULAM MEMBER STRUCTURAL SCREWS RECTANGULAR HSS 100x100mm RECTANGULAR HSS 50x50mm
HORIZ. SPRING LOADED STABILIZER
DETAILED AXONOMETRIC SECTION
RECTANGULAR HSS 100x100mm RECTANGULAR HSS 50x50mm
STRUCTURAL FRAME
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK
SITE PLAN
BURLINGTON TECH-OP DESIGN STUDIO III - APRIL 2015
The proposed mid-rise co-op is targeted at students, entrepreneurs and professionals interested or employed in the city’s growing technological industry. The proposed midrise serves as a transition zone between the busy streetscape and the village green; a park and mixed-use community space which helps sustain the community environmentally, economically and socially. The bar building whose form is subtracted from allows pedestrians to enter the plaza. The low bar building serves as the community hub that allows
for residents to utilize double-height state-of-the art digital fabrication facilities and computer labs. An atrium divides the building into training facilities and retail. The second building on the site is a sculptural, highdensity residential tower. It is an addition to the “village green” as it contains mixed-use indoor community spaces on the ground floor and a kitchen that opens up to the park. The form of the bar building resembles that of a ship’s hull, referring to the lakeshore site’s context and history where the project is situated.
Tower levels 6-12 are variations of floor plates shown
L5
L4
L3
NORTHEAST ELEVATION L2
GF
L-1
PROGRAM AXONOMETRIC
WEST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
VIEW FROM STREET
VILLAGE GREEN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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GARBAGE ROOM + STORAGE
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LOUNGE SPACE
1
APARTMENTS
5
CLASSROOMS
3
COMPUTER LAB
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PUBLIC MULTI-USE SPACE
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FABRICATION FACILITIES
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GYM
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RESIDENTS’ ENTRANCE ATRIUM RETAIL CAFÉ
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PLAZA
10 ATRIUM
11 LAUNDRY ROOM
2 4
COMMUNAL SPACE ATRIUM
12 BIKE STORAGE
TRANSVERSAL SECTION
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
COMPUTER LAB
COMMUNITY SPACE
6 8
COMMUNAL KITCHEN OUTDOOR BRIDGE
PARAPET PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
EXTERIOR WALL 1mm Zinc Panels 2” Rigid Insulation 0.15mm Air Barrier 12.7mm OSB Sheathing 6” Mineral Wool Insulation Between Steel Studs 0.15mm Vapour Retarder 9.5mm OSB Sheathing 12.7mm Gypsum Board
DOUBLE PANED WINDOW
GREEN ROOF THERMAL BREAK
CONCRETE PANEL
DOOR
HANDRAIL
DRAIN SERVICE VOID
TOWER WALL DETAIL
1 BEDROOM UNIT
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1. BALCONY
4. KITCHEN
1. BALCONY
4. KITCHEN
2. LIVING
5. BATHROOM
2. LIVING
5. BATHROOM
2. LIVING
5. BATHROOM
3. DINING
6. BEDROOM
3. DINING
6. BEDROOM
3. DINING
6. SLEEPING
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TYPICAL 1 BR UNIT
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4. KITCHEN
1. BALCONY
4. KITCHEN
2. LIVING
5. BATHROOM
2. LIVING
5. BATHROOM
2. LIVING
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PROCESS DIAGRAMS
TRINITY BASILICA INTEGRATION STUDIO I - DECEMBER 2015
The design of the Trinity Basilica was a solution to creating a sacred
activities
from
space on a site that was previously industrial. This project acts as a
the inside to extend
transitional space where people can escape the profane and chaotic
outdoors. The transition from profane
city and enter a sacred space for prayer and worship. The program
to sacred is expressed in the form. The public enters
consists of a Basilica on the west and a parish hall on the east with
from the west, where the shape of the basilica is skewed, and proceeds
a rectory above. The approach consists of thresholds, such as a
towards the east, where the elevation is derived from a golden triangle. This
meditative garden on the west and a courtyard between the Basilica
form creates an axis that cuts through the courtyard and parish hall and allows
and parish hall, which allows one to ease their mind and enables
for a visual connection to the crucifix in the sanctuary from across the site.
SITE PLAN
PHYSIC
AL MO
DEL
1. MEDITATION GARDEN 2. NARTHEX 3. CONFESSIONAL 4. BAPTISMAL FONT
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5. BRIDE’S ROOM 6. NAVE 8. CHANCEL 9. COURTYARD 10. MAIN HALL 11. KITCHEN 12. COMMUNITY ROOM
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13. MAIN OFFICE
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14. LOUNGE
TRINITY ST
7. SACRISTY
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15. CLASSROOMS AND PRIESTS’ OFFICES
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16. WASHROOMS 17. ATRIUM
MILL ST
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
1. CHOIR BALCONY 2. CLASSROOMS
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3. LOUNGE 4. CHOIR ROOM 5. RECTORY
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6. WASHROOMS 7. ATRIUM
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
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2
3
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GOLDEN RECTANGLE
PERFECT SQUARE
COMPOSITION OF BASILICA CLADDING AND PARISH HALL WINDOWS
7째 7째
ROOFLINE REACHES TOWARDS THE HEAVENS
SOUTH ELEVATION
CONCRETE LOAD BEARING WALL
HEAVY TIMBER COLUMN HEAVY TIMBER BEAM CONCRETE CORE HEAVY TIMBER CLOISTER STRUCTURE GLULAM BEAM CONCRETE SLAB GLULAM BEAM EMBEDDED IN COLUMN
GLULAM COLUMN CROSS-BRACING CONCRETE FOUNDATION
STRUCTURAL AXONOMETRIC DRAWING
NORTH ELEVATION
36°
PROCESSION
72° WEST ELEVATION - PROFANE
36°
72°
EAST ELEVATION - SACRED
72°
72°
GEOMETRY OF NEARBY LITTLE TRINITY CHURCH
1000x1300mm Exposed Glulam Beam
250x1300mm Embedded Glulam Cross Bracing
Double Glazed Skylight
Ridge Cap
Service Void
Vapour Retarder
Exterior Wall 3mm Rusted Steel Panels 50mm EPS Rigid Insulation 0.15mm Air Barrier 235mm Structurally Insulated Panel 19x38mm Furring Strip 12.7mm Gypsum Board Maple Veneer
DETAIL OF BASILICA ROOF CONDITION
TRANSVERSAL SECTION - LOCATION OF DETAIL
500x1300mm Exposed Glulam Beam
DETAIL OF BASILICA SKYLIGHT
WEST ELEVATION - BASILICA
WEST ELEVATION - PARISH HALL
EAST ELEVATION - PARISH HALL
EAST ELEVATION - BASILICA
APOCALYPTICA STUDIO INTEGRATION STUDIO I - GROUP PROJECT SEPTEMBER 2015
The recording studio, located in the industrial Toronto Port Lands, was designed as a “home away from home” for the Finnish cello rock band “Apocalyptica”. The former brownfield site was chosen for its apocalyptic themes and beautiful views. The remediation of the site included creating a public park, pavilion, and a natural landscape with a boardwalk. The building massing is influenced by Nordic and Canadian architecture, with heavy timber construction being used expressively. The studio follows an introverted design that blends with and focuses on the landscape, rather than drawing attention from the landscape. The program includes a recording space, roof deck, performance space and an informal rehearsal space, a sacred place where the band can relax, brainstorm and practice. Work done in this group project, other than contribution to the design, included the exterior render, detail, sections and elevations.
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1. Informal Rehearsal Space 2. Bar 3. Washroom 4. Repair Room 5. Instrument Storage (Climate Controlled) 6. Garage 7. Manager’s Office 8. Public Washrooms 9. Lobby + Reception 10. Performance Space 11. Vocal Booth 12. Recording Studio 13. Control Room 14. Outdoor Deck
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
KEY PLAN
1. Outdoor Deck 2. Private Lounge 3. Kitchen 4. Band Member Offices 5. Open to Rehearsal Space Below
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4 1 2 3
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
WATERFRONT INSPIRES FORM
PRIVATE RECORDING STUDIO PUBLIC PERFORMANCE HALL ROOFLINE INSPIRED BY CRASHING WAVES
PROGRAM LAYOUT
MASSING ROTATED TOWARDS SKYLINE
SOUTH ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
SECTION OF STUDIO
SECTION OF PERFORMANCE SPACE
TIMBER ROOF JOISTS
SKYLIGHT VENTED AIRSPACE GLULAM JOIST HIDDEN GUTTER
TIMBER RIDGE BEAM
TIMBER ROOF TRUSS
GLULAM BEAM COPPER FLASHING
METAL PLATE
TRIPLE PANE WINDOW
STEEL BRACKET
TIMBER FLOOR JOISTS
VERTICAL CEDAR LOUVER
EXTERIOR WALL 6mm Vertical Cedar Siding 70mm Vertical Furring Strips
FIRE ESCAPE (CORE)
70mm Horizontal Furring Strips 50mm XPS Rigid Insulation 0.15mm Air Barrier
BUILDING FIRE SEPARATION
12.7mm OSB Sheathing Spray Applied Cellulose Insulation Between 38x140mm SPF Studs
TIMBER COLUMN
0.15mm Vapour Barrier 12.7mm Gypsum Wall Board
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
RADIANT FLOOR HEATING
AXONOMETRIC STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM
ENVELOPE DETAIL
GARDEN REDESIGN COMMISSIONED DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION - AUGUST 2014
This project is a commissioned design and construction done for a client in need to revitalize an old overgrown garden with a deteriorating deck, retaining wall and shed. The goal of this project was to improve and create a space that is inviting with two main areas: 1. An area for cooking, growing herbs and entertainment on the deck and patio close to the house where guests can bathe in the sun and eat a meal. 2. An area at the back of the garden where it is partly sunny and there is more shade. It is an area where one can escape, relax, read a book or sit with friends on the patio and have a conversation while being surrounded by beautiful foliage, flowers and a rockerie. The proposal met the client’s needs under a budget by creating a lowmaintenance landscape, while utilizing reclaimed materials found on-site in order to establish a productive garden. This project was completed in 2014 and within a few years the plants will grow and fill out the garden quite nicely. ORIGINAL
PROCESS SKETCH
COMPLETE
COOKING + LOUNGING
CIRCULATION
RELAXING
STORAGE
GARDEN PLAN
BEFORE
BEFORE
AFTER
AFTER
QUEENSWAY PLACE OF WORSHIP PROFESSIONAL WORK - AUGUST 2015
Currently a work-in-progress, I worked with one of the associates at Moriyama & Teshima Architects during the schematic design phase of a place of worship on the Queensway in Toronto. My main task was to produce 2D and 3D drawings within very short deadlines for on-line presentations with the Japanese client. My responsibilities included measuring and drafting the existing building that would be transformed into a place of worship, producing a 3D model of the site and all iterations, preparing elevation studies and rendered floor plans, as well as perspectives and room schedules of the proposal. Having the opportunity to work directly with the lead designer on such a quick and intense project allowed me to take on many responsibilities and experience working under pressure within very short deadlines.
EXISTING GROUND FLOOR
LONGITUDINAL SECTION OF EXISTING BUILDING
STREET ELEVATION OF EXISTING BUILDING
EXISTING BASEMENT
FACADE STUDIES
PROPOSED DESIGN
EXISTING SITE
Public - Circulation
Public - Social / Study Areas Public - Prayer Areas Public - Worship
Non-Public Office Areas DESIGN 1 PROGRAM AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM
Non-Public - Storage / Services
Public - Circulation
Public - Social / Study Areas Public - Prayer Areas Public - Worship
Non-Public Office Areas DESIGN 2 PROGRAM AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM
Non-Public - Storage / Services
Public - Circulation
Public - Social / Study Areas Public - Prayer Areas Public - Worship
Non-Public Office Areas DESIGN 3 PROGRAM AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM
Non-Public - Storage / Services
GREENE GARDEN COMMISSIONED DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION - AUGUST 2015
The aim of this design, in collaboration with Douglas Peterson-Hui, was to enhance the existing garden by creating a shaded lounging area at the south end and renovating the existing areas with new hardscaping and planting. Spaces were defined with different materials, planting and uses in order to create a simple design that was aesthetically pleasing and functional. The design includes a herb and vegetable garden, low-maintenance and drought tolerant plants, and integrates an existing drying rack. The two and a half week project was managed by Daniel Sobieraj and completed on schedule and on budget. Visit the link below to see the time-lapse video of the 142+ hour project: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsAY29-DHb8
PROGRESS PHOTOS
GARDEN PLAN
BEFORE
BEFORE ENTRANCE TO GARDEN
DINING AREA
AFTER
AFTER
VIEW TOWARDS HOUSE
The Brickworks (2012) Pyrography on cedar panels
PERSONAL WORKS Selection of works - 2007-2014
The following section is a collection of my works that explore different media. I enjoy the challenge of learning a new skill or subject and figuring out how things work. This is why I chose to study architecture, because it combines art + design with technical skill. Art and expression through creative means have always been my top interest. I always have a personal project or artwork that I am working on. (opposite) INDOCTRINATOR (2013) Pyrography on cedar panels
Flatiron Building (2013) Pencil on paper
Humility’s Hand (2013) Paper Mache, Plaster
Bee (2008) Photograph
Assorted Photographs (2010-2012) Photographs | Self Portraits
Panda Mural (2012) Aerosol Paint | Stencil
T-Shirt Design (2015) Design drawn in Ai and printed
Carrot Clarinet (2012) Carrot, Alto Sax Mouthpiece, Funnel