DOUGLAS PETERSON-HUI Personal Work
Built & Conceptual
EDUCATION Bachelor of Architectural Science | Sept 2013 - May 2017 •Ryerson University •Study Abroad Exchange Between Ryerson University and Bergen Arkitekthøgskole (2017) Master of Architecture | Sept 2017 - March 2020 •Ryerson University
EXPERIENCE 3D Visualization | Freelance | May 2011 - Present • Work conducted for Patry Inc Condo Developments and Condoville Real Estate • Composed render for Colin Hunter (HGTV personality and host of Decks, Docks & Gazebos) Dx2 Design + Landscaping Owner| Co-Founder | May 2013 - Sept 2016 • Landscaping and hardscaping • Built and managed landscape projects • Offered design services Future Living Lab (FLL) | University of Toronto Architectural Team Leader| February 2017 - 2018 • Led a team of university students and FLL members • Drew up plans and created presentations for client Ryerson University | Graduate Assistant| Sept 2017 - Dec 2017 •Graduate Assistant for course ASC103-The Built Context •Graded student assignments, gave assignment feedback, and answered student questions Island Life Tiny Homes |Co-Founder, Builder| May 2016 - Present • Designed and built Island Life Tiny Home’s first building prototype • Presented our first built prototype at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto Shadow Lake Films | Production Assistant | Oct 2020 - Present • Set preparation • Assisting crew members • Crowd control
EXTRA CURRICULAR Ryerson University | AIAS Mentor | 2015 - 2016 • Mentor to first, and second year architectural science students Canveda Design Competition | 2016 • Created a vaporizer that is discrete and compact • First Place Timber Fever | 2016 • Participant in the construction of experimental wood structures built with limited supplies and time Nelson Laneway Competition | 2019 • Designed affordable, and environmentally friendly laneway housing solutions for the city of Nelson, British Columbia
SKILLS + ABILITIES
Computer Literacy
FABRICATION
• Photoshop
• Carpentry
• Illustrator
• Laser Cutting
• InDesign
• 3D Printing
• Revit • Blender 3D • Rhinoceros 6 • Adobe Premiere • Microsoft Office
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OJO NORTE
Year 2019 Location Northbay, Ontario Status Built Project Type Group
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Situated in Northbay Ontario, Ojo Norte (The North Eye) is a sustainable home designed for a family of four. Driven by the client's need for a space that was both energy efficient and affordable, the home is a simple rectangular form constructed with SIPs filled with strawbale.
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To reduce energy bills, the building was oriented with the longest and tallest external wall facing South. 70% of glazing was allocated along this wall to capture as much sun as possible during the winter months. A radiant floor heating system was installed providing occupants with a comfortable environment year round. Ojo Norte features 12 foot high ceilings which give the illusion of space while providing enough height in the children's rooms to comfortably fit a loft bed and desk space below. The clients program requirements of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a mudroom, were carefully considered, and efficiently laid out, bringing the building's footprint to a total of only 927 square feet.
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Wall Detail 1.5" Interior Plaster Standing Seam Metal Roof 1/2" OSB 2x4" 2x4" 2.5" Exterior Plaster
Strawbale 1/2" OSB 2x4" Insulation
Above // The building's car port shelters the front entrance and doubles as an outdoor patio during the summer months Top Right // A truth window reveals the buildings layers Top left // Interviewing our client Bryan after the completion of his new home Bottom left //Michael plays guitar in the living room, which features plenty of natural light thanks to the building's high ceilings and clerestory windows.
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THE SALT BOX
Year 2020 Location Salt Spring Island, British Columbia Status Conceptual Project Type Group Competition
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Salt Spring Island is known for its diverse ecology, artisan community, and thriving agricultural scene. In recent years it has become a tourist hotspot, being one of the most frequently visited of the Southern Gulf Islands. As a result, the 18% of locals who do not own homes struggle to find affordable rentals during the summer months, as more profitable short term vacation rentals dominate the market. The goal of the Saltbox was to help narrow the existing gap in Salt Spring Island’s affordable housing stock. The Saltbox, is square in plan, making for an energy efficient and economical living space. Built on stilts, the foundation is designed to deal with the Island’s steep terrain while touching lightly on the landscape. To contend with the island’s annual drought, the home’s infrastructure consists of a compost toilet, and a greywater / rainwater collection system, creating a resilient building while reducing water bills.
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BIGHORN WINERY
Year 2020 Location Skaha Lake, British Columbia Status Conceptual Project Type Thesis
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Evolution of human estrangement from nature has run parallel with globalization and the technological framework through which we experience the world. As globalized western culture continues to influence consumer products, landscapes, and consequently the built environment, it has guided the homogenization of places. Bighorn Winery was a project that investigated architectural strategies grounded in the concept of ‘terroir’ as a way to recontextualize nature within the globalized world. Terroir, as a concept which bears insights into the culture-nature dialogue, is the starting point for which to establish an architecture of place. By understanding how terroir driven architecture can reflect the naturally rich and culturally distinct characteristics of our environments, Bighorn Winery considers the ways in which architecture can help us reconnect with nature, informed by the context and specificity of place.
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The selected site is a Cherry farm, referred to as “Bighorn Ridge�, which is named after the California bighorn sheep that once roamed the nearby hills. The site features a view of the lake, with a variety of unique landscape characteristics. Located at 449 Parsons Road near Skaha Bluffs, the site sits in close proximity to Eastside Rd, which connects Penticton and the Okanagan Falls area. Furthermore, the Eastern side of Skaha lake, on which the site is located, is preferable for vineyards, as land sloping West has excellent air drainage, providing a relatively high number of frost-free days. The site has strong topographical characteristics, sloping drastically near the edges of the property, and leveling out in the center for the planting of crops. Land farther to the South East corner of the site consists of Rocky outcrops and sagebrush vegetation. A riparian ecosystem with Ponderosa Pine native to the Valley marks the entrance into the winery and acts as the site's threshold.
Above // The entrance to Bighorn Ridge Middle // Proposed building location at the top of Bighorn Ridge Bottom // View of Skaha Lake from the top of BigHorn Ridge
BUILDINGS Buildings are spread apart creating a processional entry sequence on to the site, encouraging visitors to explore the landscape. A seperate wine cellar, lodge, and campground accomodates guests who wish to stay longer.
FLORA Bighorn Ridge’s native species consist of Ponderosa Pine, Sage Brush, Antelope Brush, and a wide variety of grasses suited to the desert climate. An existing cherry orchard is preserved, paying Homage to the Okanagan’s agricultural history.
INFRASTRUCTURE Bighorn Ridge is situated near Eastside Road which connects Okanagan Falls and Penticton. The site is accessible by transit thanks to a nearby bus stop and can also be accesed by either car or bike.
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SOIL There are four main soil types which make up Bighorn Ridge, including Colluvial, Eolian, Fluvial, and Glaciofluvial parent material.
TOPOGRAPHY The site is characterized by its steep topography, providing views of Skaha Lake and the surrounding mountains. A gravity flow winery was implemented as a result of the site’s surface relief.
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Buildings are spread apart with the intention of creating a processional entry sequence, encouraging visitors to explore the site, rather than enter the winery immediately. Through its pathways and hiking areas, Bighorn Ridge is best perceived at a leisurely pace.
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The winery follows the steep contours of the landscape, allowing for a gravity flow system, which reduces the need for pumps and additional mechanical equipment. Conforming to the landscape, the building is in harmony with its surroundings. The building's walls, made of rammed earth, appear to rise from the ground.
Courtyard/ Entrance
Cellar/ Event Room
Tasting Room
Administrative Offices
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Cellar Detail
Strip Skylight West Facing Skylight Engineered Soil and Green Roof Insulation Open Web Steel Truss
Thin Concrete Drop Ceiling Structural Ceiling Hanger Concrete Bond Beam Polyiso Insulation Exposed Bedrock Tieback Anchor Rammed Earth
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MT. TOLMIE TINY HOUSE
Year 2018 Location North Saanich, British Columbia Status Built Project Type Group
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Built at the base of Mt. Tolmie in Victoria, British Columbia, the Mt. Tolmie Tiny House is Island Life’s first project on wheels. Built and designed with a group of friends, the home is a response to the rise in real estate prices across many North American cities. Building on a trailer not only allows the user to move the home wherever they please, but it also allows the home to bypass the minimum size building requirement, thus creating a more efficient and sustainable building.
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Wall Detail
Standing Seam Metal Roof Peel and Stick Roof Membrane 1/2" Decking Airspace Extruded Polystyrene Drip Edge Double Top Plate Standing Seam Siding 1/4" Rain Screen and Air Barrier 1/4" MDF interior finish
1/2" Plywood Sheathing Finished Floor / Underlayment 1/2" Plywood Subfloor Rockwool Insulation Aluminum Flashing Roll Trailer Frame
Above // The kitchen features a three-burner stove, oven, fridge, and sink Top Right // The exterior walls and roof are clad in standing seam metal for a durable and low maintenance finish Top left // The living room doubles as a dining area and guest bedroom with a pullout sofa Bottom left // A boat winch is utilized to open and close the building's external window shade
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SURREY RESIDENCE
Year 2019 Location South Surrey, British Columbia Status Built Project Type Individual
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Working with an outdated townhome built in the early 90s, the goal of the Surrey Residence was to capitalize on the buildings existing architectural features while reorganizing space that would function for the home owner's day to day lives. The renovation extended to all parts of the home, with a primary focus on the living and kitchen area. A double sided fireplace was installed to breakup the townhome's expansive living space and define the dining area. An existing kitchen and breakfast nook were combined into one large kitchen, maximizing preparation space while keeping the functionality of the original breakfast nook. Walls near the home's entrance were also reconfigured so that the bathroom could be accessed from both the hallway and guest room, while providing enough space for a coat closet in the foyer.
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Unecessary chamfer and lack of space in master closet
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Oversized living and dining areas Dark hallway and separation between kitchen and dining
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Central fireplace evenly disperses heat and defines the dining and living area Wall removed and kitchen Island Installed Foyer closet added and door placed between guest bedroom and bathroom
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THE ARCHITECT'S GARAGE
Year 2020 - Present Location International Project Type Individual
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The Architect's Garage, established in early 2020, is an art page dedicated to my passion for automobiles and architecture. This passion stems from the dynamic relationship between both cars and buildings. Architects play with sun, wind, light, space, materiality, and more. The design of buildings is both an art, and a science, much like the design of cars with special attention paid to tectonics and materiality. Furthermore, the automobile has played a role in the evolution of architecture, especially in North America. The most obvious being the personal garage, parking structures, gas stations and Googie architecture. Googie, influenced by the automobile and the space age, features streamlined forms representing motion and speed. As a result, both automobiles and architecture became the focus of my artwork.
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Interview with Automotive Journalist and Founder of Likonic, Marcin Suszczewski
Work Featured in the Australian Volvo Magazine 'Rolling'
AUSTRALIA
#253 - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020
NATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR THE VOLVO CLUBS OF VICTORIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, NEW SOUTH WALES, THE SUNSHINE STATE VOLVO CLUB AND THE VOLVO 1800/120 CLUB OF AUSTRALIA. 38
PHOTOGRAPHY
Year 2015 - Present Location International Project Type Individual
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My interest in photography grew when I moved to Norway for 6 months in 2017. Feeling a strong desire to capture the picturesque Norwegian fjords and Scandinavian architecture, I decided to teach myself the basics of photography. Like architecture, photography plays with composition, lighting and shadow. The act of shooting became a way to try and capture the atmosphere of place. Photography for me became the ideal travel souvenir. Unlike a souvenir in the conventional sense, photography was a personal, and inexpensive way to crystallize the fond memories of places Ive visited and people I have met throughout my travels.
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China Beach 2019
Copenhagen 2019
China Beach 2019
Bergen 2017
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Bergen 2017
Malmรถ 2019
Malmรถ 2019
Petrov 2019
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THANK YOU
Douglas Peterson-Hui Email : Douglas.petersonhui@gmail.com Phone : 236 862 4956
