dov feinmesser / portfolio collected work
[A]
dov feinmesser 265 ridley blvd. north york, on m5m 4n8, canada 1.416.624.6202 dov.feinmesser@gmail.com
Work Experience
Junior Designer Coop Himmelb(l)au, Vienna, Austria March 2012 – August 2012 Tasks include: 3D modelling, rendering, physical model building, project brochure design and production, 3D printing and laser cutting, technical design development drawing review and editing, technical detail design and drafting Intern Architect ssg architecture, Toronto, Canada October 2011 – February 2012 Tasks include: 3D modelling, design development drawing review and editing, detail design and drafting Visualization Intern KPMB Architects, Toronto February 2011-April 2011 Tasks include: 3D modelling, rendering, physical model building, collage design Intern Architect DLG International, Shanghai June 2010-September 2010 Tasks include: design conceptualizing, 3D modelling, rendering, hand drafting
Education
Bachelor of Architectural Science with Honours, Department of Architectural Science, Ryerson University,Toronto, June 2011
Skills
Mac and PC Software, AutoCAD (2006-2010), Revit Architecture (2009-2010), Rhino 4.0 (+Plugins) + V-Ray, Sketchup + V-Ray, Artlantis, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), MS Office Suite, MS Project, e-Quest v.3.64
Credentials
LEED AP ® - (BD+C specialty), GBCI, December 2009
kinsmen renovation
[3.0]
yonge street plan
[4.0]
shazhou brocade
[5.0]
versa[tile] bridge
[6.0]
cultura
[7.0]
cirque for le soleil
[8.0]
studio abroad - china
[9.0]
cliffside village
[10.0] flip & slip
COMPETITIONS
[2.0]
ACADEMIC
central bank of azerbaijan
PROFESSIONAL
[1.0]
[1.0]
central bank of azerbaijan The new Central Bank of Azerbaijan, completion set for 2015, is a double core tower with an east-west orientation. Between the two office tower slabs rises a vertical, transparent atrium. A geometrical transformation renders the double core typology aesthetically pleasing and more economical via: - Creation of differentiated office spaces in plan and diverse views. - A basis for the optimization of sustainable benefits: control of solar gain, passive sun protection and natural ventilation for cooling and heating as well as daylighting. - Dynamic shaping of the atrium space between the tower slabs acting as a “Vertical City“. Numerous connecting platforms inscribed between the towers stretch functional areas across the atrium, and divide it horizontally in several sections. These interchange platforms act as communication forums with informal meeting spaces and direct links between the different functional areas of the two towers. The atrium also features a vertically connected hanging garden and a daylight reflecting core, bringing light and greenery into the space. Contributions: Presentation booklet compiling and editing, Modelling (Rhino), Physical Modelling, 3D and Laser Printing, Working Drawing Edits (AutoCAD), Detailing (AutoCAD)
[1.1]
2012
all images reproduced with permission from Š COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
Coop Himmelb(l)au Central Bank of Azerbaijan
[1.2] examples: range of work undertaken
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LEGEND
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exploratory in structural solutions to recessed floor plate within building curvature layout of unrolled facades and systematic labelling for construction documentation assembly and refinement of model for 3D print and example of finished and touched up print
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FLOOR PLAN [33RD]
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all images reproduced with permission from © COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
[1.3]
2012 Coop Himmelb(l)au Central Bank of Azerbaijan
all images reproduced with permission from Š COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
[1.4] all images reproduced with permission from Š COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
west section
east section
[1.5]
2012
all images reproduced with permission from Š COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
Coop Himmelb(l)au Central Bank of Azerbaijan
[2.0]
kinsmen renovation This project was undertaken as part of a York University initiative to update all of their internal architectural records to Revit. This update includes the conversion of both old, hand drafted construction drawings and more recent CAD ones to fully elaborated Revit models with all design, technical and mechanical aspects of each building. As part of this process, and building undergoing renovation on a York Campus is required to first be updated to Revit. The Kinsmen building was built in the 1960’s and in 2011, the Human Resources division of York Keele Campus was to move in, requiring a renovation to suite HR’s requirements. While at ssg architecture, I took on the project with one other intern architect, modelling the Kinsmen building based on the original, hand drawn, construction drawings and additional drawings from more recent renovations. After determining the changes to be made, I then participated in updating the model with the changes and producing the working drawings for the future renovation. Contributions: Modelling (Revit), Layouts (Revit)
[2.1]
2011
all images reproduced with permission from ssg architecture
ssg architecture Kinsmen Renovation
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proposed
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all images reproduced with permission from ssg architecture
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[3.0]
yonge street plan Maintaining the vitality of a central artery of Toronto, the most pedestrian walked street in the city, was a priority for the councillor and BIA members of downtown Young Street. To paraphrase the councillor in summing up the project: “Led by acclaimed urban planner Ken Greenberg and award-winning architect Marianne McKenna, we invited everyone to come together, to share ideas and opinions through a series of individual interviews, group sessions, and a walking tour and design charette. Out of those discussions, I am pleased to present their expertly authored Yonge Street Planning Framework, a document that will redefine Yonge Street and guide its economic success into the future. It is a blueprint for sustainable and responsible future development and heritage preservation. As a representative of Ryerson University, one of the stakeholders in the success of Young Street, and an architecture student, I was invited along with one other student to help conceptualize and visualize this plan. Contributions: Attending public design charettes and discussions, Modelling (Sketchup), Physical Modelling, Rendering (Photoshop)
[3.1]
2011
all images reproduced with permission from KPMB Architects
KPMB Young Street Plan
Building on the existing urban street conditions in the stretch of Young Street in question, and adapting existing precedents, multiple options for diversifying, intensifying and widening the street-scape were explored. The options presented here were meant to address a need for unloading zones and the possibility of closing off the street on weekends and holidays.
[4.0]
shazhuo brocade This proposal was sited in the New North Development Area of Zhangjiagang City, a prosperous and economic power house on the shores of the Yangtze River roughly 150 miles north of Shanghai. The focus of this project was to construct the surrounding area of Shazhou Lake, a large body of water on site, into productive commercial, institutional and residential sectors with “water” as the theme for both formal style and features. The proposal includes a concentration of business, open commercialized pedestrian malls, cultural buildings, sports & fitness facilities, leisure & vacation services, distinctive housing and other multifunctional complexes in an effort to create a contemporary, diverse and ecologically-sound urban development. The firm was short-listed for this project along with six other firms. DLG’s proposal was selected among the top two, which went on to a public vote. Contribution: Precedent Studies, Conceptual Design, Modelling (Sketchup), Drafting (AutoCAD)
[4.1]
2010
all images reproduced with permission from © DLG International
DLG International Shazhou Brocade
Shazhou Brocade, Fascinate Water City 沙洲 魅力水都
[5.0]
versa[tile] bridge Drawing on biomimicry, the VersaTile bridge utilizes the high tensile strength and flexibility of steel cables to suspend a spine of modular floating steel bridge units. Columnar cacti are weakest at the junction of branches with the central stem. In order to strengthen the connection at these points, the tightly packed vertical cells are interspersed with areas of woven cells that grant strength and rigidity to the overall structure. The human musculature system works in tandem with the skeleton to allow both to be self supporting. Together, these systems lend their structural qualities to the modular bridge, a composition of ridged modular, light weight units. These units are attached in series to form a spine for the bridge’s suspension system: twisted, tensioned steel cables. In conjunction, the twist in the cables and the spine formed by the units lend the bridge rigidity. The system eliminates the need for additional support by utilizing the tension created through twisting to counteract the natural tendency of the cables to slump. Tools: Rhino 4 (+ v-ray), Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
[5.1]
2011
Option Studio II
Biomimacry
[5.2]
diagram 1.
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columnar cacti use a system of twisting cells not unlike that of the twisting of several threads together to give their heavy branches the rigidity necessary to resist horizontal winds. the human bone system is supported by a system of ligaments to make both self supporting and provide flexibility. this study model shows the conceptual idea of combining these two biomimetic themes.
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[5.3]
2011
Option Studio II
Biomimacry
bridge “tile” unit
[6.0]
cultura This condominium design was driven primarily by two contextual factors; location and climate, as well as the constraints of a narrow, north-south axis lot. The dense and prestigious location on a high traffic retail street (Bloor St.) called for an upscale mid-size condominium with retail at street level. However, given the narrow lot’s axis, the north side of the building would get little light and have only views of a residential neighbourhood while on the south side, views would compete with heat gain for determining the area of glazing. In order to address these issues, each facade of the building, not just the building as a whole, is treated as an organism within a context. The outcome is a leaning south facade, to maximize views while minimizing solar exposure of the interiors. An angled east facade that allows daylight to penetrate into the north side of the building and create a view corridor to the south and a north facade that is shielded from the worst of the winter winds. This project also included in-depth research on Toronto bylaws, the OBC and zoning regulations. Tools: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Artlantis
[6.1]
2010
Intigration Studio II
Condominium on Main Street
[6.2]
Formal steps 1. 2. 3. 4.
existing condition and zoning extruding to match surrounding and future street development improving views from north end of tower and increasing daylight gains cutting out a podium while pushing back tower at an angle to reduce thermal gain in summer months
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response to street condition
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WIND NORTH WEST ADJOINING
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PRIVATE ALLEY ADJONING BUILDING
The formal qulaities of the design were derived from a response to both the climate and economy of the context. In keeping with the plan of the city and existing surroundings, the scale of the design and the manner in which it interacts with the street were both addressed in a manner that would only promote the street's future development and maintain its high-end character.
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[6.3] plan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
retail at street street entrance to residences side entrance to offices car elevator main residential entrance/lobby paving speaks to lost riverbed that once ran under site and also marks direction of sight line from upper northern floors
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cladding systems 1. 2. 3.
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angled curtain wall reducing solar gain while maximizing views to the south highly insulated precast units abutting adjacent property and inner core operable multihued double stage curtain wall for high visibility and playful outward expression to northern low-rise neighbours punched window concrete with stone panelling and operable LITRICON shutters for southeast facing thermal mass
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Condominium on Main Street
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STEEL GRATE OVER HEATING COIL SCREWED TO SLAB 300mm O/C
DOUBLE GLAZED IGU GAPS IN PAVERS FOR DRAINAGE DOUBLE SEALED FLASHING OVER IGU AND MULLION SPECIALIZED MULLION BASE
CONTINUOUS AIR BARRIER OVERLAPS AND RUNS BEHIND CONTAINMENT BOX AND INSULATION HOT WATER COIL BASE HEATER ATTACHED TO SLAB 600mm O/C
DOUBLE SILICON CAULKING SEAL STEEL CONTAINMENT BOX GALVANIZED STEEL FLASHING DRAINAGE GUTTER
200mm CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE SLAB
STONE PAVERS
CONTAINMENT BOX BOLTED TO SLAB
GRAVEL SEPERATOR
MINIMUM 2% SLOPE EARTH
PROTECTIVE COATING 75mm RIGID INSULATION
curtain wall to streetscape at grade
Images show an initial exploration of the design's structure and potential cladding. Details express the intent to create unique expressions, be it through the use of fibreglass infused panels instead of shutters or blinds or the manner by which the facade meets the street, creating a clean transition between glass and paving, tying the building to the street.
STEEL ANGLES BOLTED TO WALL AND MULLION INSULATION BETWEEN "Z" GIRT AND PANEL FASTENING SYSTEM
130mm VERTICAL MULLION
DOUBLE STAGE CAULKING AND SILICON AIR SEAL BETWEEN LITRICON (r) PANEL AND CONCRETE WALL
DOUBLE GLAZED, LOW-E COATING, ARGON FILLED GLAZING
operable LITRICON速 panel at curtain wall jumb
[6.7] systems kitchen washroom cooling systems heating systems
cooling tower 2010
residential
Bathrooms
residential
Intigration Studio II
Kitchen
Cooling Unit
mixed-use
mixed-use
subgrade
subgrade
systems intigration diagrams
Condominium on Main Street
Heating Unit
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service and fire escape core stair to upper half of unit operable LITRICON window shutters balcony private entry elevator kitchen living/hosing room master bedroom master washroom
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2010
Intigration Studio II
Condominium on Main Street interior of lobby
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cirque for le soleil This design for a training and entertainment facility for Cirque de Soleil on a barren lot south of the Vegas Strip is an exercise in subtlety and spectacle. Simultaneously embodying the visual extravagance of the Las Vegas Strip and Cirque’s varied performances. But also the complex, intricate yet expansive system, of minute details that facilitate said extravagance. Building on this duality, the design is composed of a structure housing the diverse programmatic demands of the facility and a secondary external structure that provides the facility’s face to the Strip and the often harsh climate of the surrounding desert. Unlike the concept of the “decorated shed”, wherein the exterior structure is superficially overlaid on the interior structure however, these two structures are intimately related, their forms and functions derived from their interaction and the harsh desert environment that surrounds them. Thus they manifest a relationship of subtlety and create spectacle. Tools: Rhino 4 (+ v-ray), AutoCAD, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
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2011
Option Studio II
Learning from Las Vegas
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process step views daylight sunlight ventilation
concept sketch The formal qualities of the design are derived from a series of process steps that serve to maximize views both internally and externally while creating an open and inviting space that also responds to the prevailing climate. The diagram shows the seven selected steps taken with both the interior and exterior structures inconjunction to arrive at the final formal resolution of the design.
facade development sketches
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plan entry courtyard lobby ticket office design studio caffeteria outdoor seating area kitchen service ramp change rooms gym triage central training facility indoor/outdoor pool offices classrooms with operable partition ramp to performance venue above cafeteria
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main gym performance venue preformer and guest cafeteria ramp to preformance venue technical pool living wall (based on indigenous species)
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2011 Option Studio II Learning from Las Vegas
This sectional model shows the small scale performance venue. In particular, the model express the height of the space, necessary for performances of acrobatics such as Cirque de Soleil's and the facility's flexible raked seating, allowing for the performance choreographers to adjust the manner by which the audience will view a performance or the space in which it will be performed.
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facility interior structural system
exterior shell structural system
north facade
west facade
exterior shell structure and panneling key
south facade
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facade composition diagram 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
multichromatic ploycrabonate panels lightweight spider connections lightweight double-curved spandral system round section steel structural frame double glazed windows with casing double sided translucent polycarbonate panel system with lightweight steel framing 150 mm concrete slab on steel deck interior partitions (drywall and steel framing)
2011 Option Studio II
model mockup for testing of light effects
assmbled facade
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entering the facility from below grade
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2011 Option Studio II Learning from Las Vegas projecting events onto the interior of the shell
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studio abroad
- china
An intensive, two month studio revolving around a journey through several eastern provinces of China, the goal of the studio was to familiarize us with Chinese traditional architecture; in particular traditional Chinese vernacular methods of sustainable design. The studio started in Beijing and travelled through Xi’an, and Chongqing to Yichang. Over the course of 5 days as guests of the China Three Gorges University we researched, analysed and designed a development proposal for a rural lot of land on the edge of rapidly developing Yichang. We then travelled to Hefei where we competed, in teams comprised of local graduate students of the renowned Hefei University of Technologies and ourselves, on a proposal for a conceptual pavilion for Expo 2010 celebrating traditional Anhui architecture, which is unique to the Anhui province of China. Finally, we travelled through Suzhou and Tongli to Shanghai where the studio culminated with a visit to Expo 2010.. Upon our return, we staged an exhibit of our work at Ryerson University. Canadian Team Members: Ava Emami-Fard, Yara Hindawi, Maya Janikowski, Sabastian Law, Sara Taheri, Edmund Wong Chinese Team Members: Jing Qu, Feifei Gao, Lei Guo, Fang Liu, Tingjun Li Contribution: Proposal, Research, Photography, Sketching, Design, Diagramming (Illustrator), Modelling (Sketchup), Rendering (Photoshop), Text
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2010
Option Studio I
China Studio Abroad
[8.2] expand and sustain agriculture
water management
maintain essence of site
diagram of proposed local water treatment
proposed integrated hotel on river side of site
vegitation
locals houses
wind energy
terraced agriculture
clay/earth coating
hotel
pump
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valley agriculture
sewage water tank
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primary tank: solids settle can be retrieved for use as fertilizer
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effluent water for reuse in toilets and irrigation
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these diagrams show the conceptual process on which the design is based. The mass of the pavilion is subdivided into three major themes: culture, landscape, commerce. It is then raised and the ground beneath it lowered so that it seems to be sitting on heavy walls from a distance but up close it can be seen to be floating on narrow wooden columns the siting of the pavilion, at the edge of the Expo grounds, was selected to reflect Anhui culture's connection to water and its rural context bird's eye view and interior images of the pavilion design
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cliffside village According to many sources by 2030 sixty percent or more of the world’s population will be living in cities, a percentage already surpassed in North America. As cities expand, some of the sprawl that is suburban will inevitably be subsumed by the city proper. Few locations in suburban sprawl are as symbolic of the Modern theme of segregation of functions as the strip mall. Once seen as essential for the car driven society, it is often a gray space; devoid of vibrant community life or thriving greenery. The strip mall is nevertheless an often essential community focal point. It is a local source of services and often serves as the only point of social interaction, however brief, between residents of suburban sprawl. This competition entry envisions a post carbon strip mall, consisting of mixed uses, expanses of greenery, public spaces and urban agriculture initiatives with a pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment. A renewal, and not a replacement, that reduces carbon emissions, greenhouse gases and promotes an active and vibrant life style. Team Members: Aaron Hendershott, Katrina Mitt, Tommy Tso Contribution: Design, Modelling (Sketchup), Rendering (Photoshop), Text
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CitiesAlive Competition
food/ farming
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renewal layering 1.
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street, residential and guest parking moved below grade to create a greenbelt bridge between the social housing community and the strip mall image of original site paving and surface parking for retail minimized based on actual vehicular use on site (permeable paving substituted for original) re-greening plan and urban agriculture plots social housing and rear of retail retrofit with green walls retail retrofit with rooftop housing and social housing retrofit with accessible green roofs and winterized greenhouses
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green wall assembly 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
green house (alternatives: tables, trellises) regional & seasonal trees, vegetables and herbs. weather-treated wood-framed planters steel rod felt-hanging bars felt substrate with seedum panels tensioned steel cables maintained original brick facade new glass entrance vestibule & wood trellis retrofit extensive green roof system
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green roof and wall retrofit
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flip & slip This project was awarded 1st Place in the Art and Architecture category of the 2011 Dimension™ Extreme Redesign competition. The product was born from the observation that most children’s products are designed with only a single use in mind, yet children are creative and often use them in unintended ways. This is the inspiration for the flip & slip play system: a multifunctional single piece of furniture which can be used in virtually every configuration. It is at once a rocking chair or lounger, which can be flipped over and used as a slide, or on its side as a table. The flip & slip promotes creative play in a way that is both safe and fun. In order to make the design safe for young children, it was proposed that the product be moulded from a single piece of recycled plastic with all edges curved to prevent cuts or punctures. This curvature would also serve to strengthen the object thereby extending its serviceable life. Dimensions were determined with young children in mind as well as ease of storage and transportation. Team Partner: Aaron Hendershott Contribution: Design, Modelling (Rhino 4), Rendering (v-ray), Text, 3D Printing
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slide climb rock
2011
Digital Project
Dimension Competition
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