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M A C A SP 3 1 20
MOVEMENT BAND
RECEPTION BAND
CHANGE ROOM BAND
TREATMENT BAND
SAUNA BAND
RESIDENCE BAND
LIGHT
PEOPLE
Osmosis
involves the movement
of fluid molecules through a semipermeable
membrane.
It
is
an
experience of filtration, as molecules move from areas of high to areas
The spa, located in central Cambridge, is arranged according to different bands of programs. These allow the user to experience different levels of introspection and solitude through the modulation of light filtering into the space.
of lower density. The Cambridge Spa project is about the filtration of people, and of light. As one moves through the spa, crossing bands PRIVATE
moves into an experience of deeper and deeper solitude, or greater and
TRANSITION
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greater collectivity.
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14 13 15
PUBLIC
2
8
11
13 13 12
The seed for the project was
serving as the only lighting, or naturally
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ROOMS SAUNA (2) 15 PLUNGE POOL 14
SOLARIUM REFLECTING POOL 12 COVERED PORCH 10 11
NEUTRAL
13 TREATMENT
6
SEASONAL
Turkish baths, with a central oculus
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13
DARK
Precedents such as mosaic clad
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VISITOR’S RESIDENCES (2)
drawn from spaces of contemplation.
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RECEPTION OPEN OFFICE WASHROOM 7 STORAGE 8 CHANGE ROOMS 9 ENCLOSED OFFICE 4 5 6
LIGHT
of program that act as filters, one
MOVEMENT STUDIO WORKSHOP 3 CAFE 1 2
occurring caves, in which a single shaft of sunlight cuts through the stone, set the tone for the experience of being in the building; relying on light and scale of spaces to inform one’s sense of separation from the outside world. The narrative of light entering the space follows the same flow as people, with the building filtering sunlight, plunging one into deeper darkness as one progresses northward through the site.
The bands of program
are informed by the amount of light, ranging from the collective experiences of movement studios, workshops and cafes, to solitary stays in treatment rooms, or the ` of the sauna. Each band is a solid, punctured by a void that feeds into the circulation path, and encourages the process of filtration. The building is divided by a central courtyard that functions outside this narrative, where shade is provided by leafy trees and the high enclosing walls in the summer, while the naked branches let in the high winter sun, later in the year. The spa’s form is defined by a series of nested concrete “shells” resulting
above: The morphology of the spa is derived to take advantage of the southern exposure on the site. The spaces requiring the most light are arranged at the southern end, and stacked by diminishing lighting going northward. Spaces are then pushed and pulled horizontally to create glimpses and views of the outside, and vertically to create the modulation of light. The height of the spaces help promote the stack effect. below: The concrete “shells” also serve as a conduit to collect rainwater onsite.
CONCRETE STRUCTURE
PRECAST ROOF COMPONENTS
SHEAR WALLS
BEARING WALLS
SLAB ON GRADE
FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINGS
above: Construction sequence of concrete structure showing poured-inplace and precast components. above right: Section through north wall of men’s changeroom.right: View outside changerooms, towards reception.
in clerestories, allowing sunlight to penetrate deeper into the building. The shells, as well as the bands of program themselves, are of different widths. The pushing and pulling of these shells that happens laterally as well as vertically, allows the maximum of program to have a direct exposure to passive solar gains.
The building was oriented to make
and brought to the site. The concrete
maximum use of southern exposure.
construction creates a high thermal
South facing spaces, that are shaded
mass, which slowly distributes solar
in the summer by the overhangs
gains throughout the day. The exterior
inherent to the morphology of the
walls are heavily insulated to keep the
building, are open to solar heat gain
heat gain within the building when
in the winter through the strategic
it is needed. The glass used in the
positioning of the glazing.
north, east and west facing windows would have the lowest solar heat gain
The structure itself is a combination
coefficient, of 0.3 or less, while the
of precast and poured in place
south facing glass would have the
concrete. The foundation, bearing
highest in order to better transmit the
walls and shear walls would be
heat from the sun.
poured on site, while the bent section roof component would be precast,
The clerestory system helps to flush
out excess heat when necessary, the different heights within the building promoting the stack effect. The system of nested shells also lends itself to the harnessing of solar energy, as the south facing slopes of the different roofs can accommodate flat plate solar thermal panels.
opposite: View into main Movement Studio. above: View of cafe and reception. These collective spaces are the lightest and airiest of the experience spectrum. directly above: East elevation. The concrete shells are clad in rough textured metal panel that echoes the feel of the concrete beneath.
left: Interior view of sauna. below: Central courtyard with covered porch and reflecting pool. This private space is shaded in the summer by the low sun angle and the leafy trees, and receives more light in the winter when the trees are bare and the sun higher in the sky.
opposite: North and south elevation. Transluscent channel glass is used to further modulate the amount of light flitering into the building. above, both pages: Longitudinal sections, showing
the alternating arrangement of the concrete shells. below: View inside women’s changeroom. This neutral, temperately lit space can be contrasted with the obscurity of the sauna pictured opposite.
E M Y R O R RA LIB 3 1 20
The Ostiense neighbourhood in
Rome is situated in south-central Rome, just outside the ruins of the Aurelian Wall, and bordered to the west by the river Tiber. Via Ostiense is its main artery, running from the ancient Porta San Paolo, to the Basilica San Paolo fuori le mura, was a part of the historical network of roads connecting the Tyrrhenian sea and Adriatic sea for the salt trade (known as the Via Salaria). Ostiense became, at the turn of the twentieth century, an important
above, left: Map of masterplan showing nodes along Ostiense serving as thresholds towards the river, as well as areas of development, which include (1) river park (2) urban park (3) shopping complex & parking (4) cultural strip (5) student residences (6) Roma 3 university. above: views from nodes along Ostiense.
industrial area in Rome, home to the first electric power station – the Centrale Montemartini – a gasometer, and several factories. But in the present day, as industry is relegated to areas further outside the city, and pressure from tourism and other activities grow, the project
brief called for the re-envisioning of the area immediately surrounding Via Ostiense. The Centrale Montemartini is no longer in use, and now partially serves as an off-site branch of the Capitoline Museum, housing a part of its extensive sculpture collection. Roma III University has campuses nearby, spurring a growing cultural and nightlife scene, and the train and metro connections mean that traffic due to tourism will continue to grow. The first part of this project entailed The library is seen as the final node, creating a direct link between the street and the Tiber River. The program within the space is arranged such that they reflect the atmosphere of each of these. ie - the rectilinear and rigid arrangement of spaces next to the street, and fluid and flexible use of the riverside spaces.
the development of a masterplan for the revitalization of Via Ostiense. Working in a team of two, a plan was created that drew upon the history of Via Ostiense as a route towards the sea, and aimed as the central idea, to
reconnect the street with the water.
on the Via Ostiense to the River Tiber. Thirdly, different
programs
The plan has three steps – first
would be introduced to existing sites
to reclaim Via Ostiense for the
to promote pedestrian circulation
pedestrian, and to decrease the
and cultural activity. Specifically, the
importance of the automobile. To
creation of an urban park on the site
this aim, different interventions were
of the decommissioned gasometer,
imagined, including the introduction
new housing for faculty and students
of different materials that would bring
at Roma III, a new shopping complex,
the street back to a human scale, the
and a library.
introduction of bicycle lanes, and the creation of different “nodes� along the street that would serve as points of collection, of pause, and would invite the idea of slow movement through the area instead of fast travel from one place to another. The second is the refurbishing of existing side streets and openings, to create paths connecting the nodes
The library was the focus of the second part of this term project. Situated on a narrow site at a point where the river Tiber bends towards Ostiense’s arterial road, it is the culmination point of the masterplan for the revitalization of the area.
It
serves as the final bridge from the road to the Tiber. above: The bookcases within the library space work as columns that stiffen the structure provided by the thickened floor slabs. opposite, above: Longitudinal sections through library building, showing how it hovers above the river. opposite: View from top floor cafe over adjacent piazza.
A cantilevered box stretching out over the river, the building is to be an icon on the east bank of the river, the connection between the natural water’s edge, and the rectilineal street. The library is raised from the ground floor, to encourage circulation
throughout the site, and to protect it against the highest Tiber flooding levels. The main collection is housed over two floors, along with auxiliary program such as a computer centre, media centre, and cafĂŠ. Alternating bookcase
stacks
double
as
the
internal structural support system. From the second floor, a roof terrace is accessible, which serves as a belvedere, looking out over southern Rome, and local streetlife.
1. CHILDREN’S LIBRARY 2. BOOK RETURN/SORTING 3. LOBBY
1. COMMON WORKSPACE 2. FICTION 3. NON-FICTION 4. COMPUTER/AUDIOVISUAL 5. NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINES 6. READING 7. QUIET STUDY
1. GROUP WORK 2. OPEN/ FLEX SPACE 3. NON-FICTION 4. MEDIA 5. ADMIN 6. OUTDOOR TERRACE 7. CAFE
above: View from rooftop terrace, over urban aspect. left: Plan of rooftop terrace. left, below: Diagram showing program division between river end of library and street end. Activities that invite interaction and play are organised with a view towards the river, while service-based or information gathering actions are clustered around Ostiense. opposite, above: Groundfloor plan. The footprint on the ground is pulled back to provide access to the “cultural strip� further up on the masterplan, which includes opposite: Second and third floor plans.
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CQIR M A CH 1 1 20
A chair, inspired by the works of the
house of Alexander McQueen, was created and built as a collaboration between another student and myself, as part of a structural design course. The project required us to build a chair that incorporated movement in some form. The chair seeks to incorporate the natural elements that influenced much of Mcqueen’s work, as well as the play between smooth tailored lines and organic movement present in many of his designs. Constructed out of five sheets of birch veneer plywood, the form for the chair started out as a series of hand carved foam models. The model was then photographed at 360º angles, and fed into Rhinoceros 3D, a modeling software which allowed us
above: Individual plywood layers extracted from the three-dimensional model, and cut with the aid of a CNC router. above, left: Construction of the chair, and original blue foam model used to create an accurate computer model of the organic fluid form.
Design Manifesto From baren shores we will set forth to be rocked by a sea of luminescent reflections Nestled within an open shell gently cupped inside its silky, shallow recess we will reach beyond ourselves and the confines of our simple fragile bodies In search of the harmony hidden in contradiction finding in balance a strange and transient beauty
smoothly, there are several small tipping points, which leaves one in a state of delicate balance. As a nod to the element of whimsy behind to extrapolate a total of forty profiles at regular intervals. The profiles were cut out of each sheet of plywood with the help of a CNC router. Based on the idea of idea of a shell, drawn directly from McQueen’s designs, the chair has a smoothly sanded fluid upper surface, while the bottom is rugged and uneven. This means that instead of rocking
the
fashion
designer’s
creations, the interior of the hollow chair was lined in golden feathers, tucked away like a secret inside the wooden form. The
chair
was
then
analysed
mathematically, to determine reactions between the chair and a surface, and the reactions within the chair itself, when not in use, and when occupied by a person in different configurations.
S U E T O PR VES O M 1 1 0 2
Proteus
Moves was a term-long
exploration of movement, form and materiality. Divided into a series of small projects, its aim was to dissect a natural phenomenon, and translate it into a language of architecture and spaces. The first of these was the selection of a subject. My chosen phenomenon was the eruption of a volcano ash cloud. The particular focus was on the moment at which the grey cloud of smoke, ash and rock particulate bursts through the innocuous white of a cloud composed of water vapour. The violence with which the ash punctures the water vapour, and the resulting swirl and mingle of the two colours were two aspects which would then be translated into a model. The next step was an experimentation of different materials and ways of altering their shape: folding, building, melting, etc. The interaction of each material
with
light
was
carefully
The ash seems to fly out of the mouth of the erupting volcano. It ebbs and swirls, moving like a creature from the deep, rising, settling, and bursting through its own skin. It transforms, changes colours, presents two faces to the world like two sides of a same coin.
The two materials intertwine, each conveying its own quality, these working together to create the whole. It is the conversation between the lightness, and upward expansion, and the angry surge from within that erupts suddenly, disturbing the outward appearance of calm.
considered – how light fell across it, its transparency/opacity, etc. To best represent the two characteristics I was trying to get across, a combination of two different materials was reached – one to represent the quiet bubbling vapour cloud, and one of the violent gray ash cloud. These were intertwined to form a first physical model, where the story unfolded as the model was rotated. On one site a smooth foam-like plastic, or the other a hard clear molded plastic emerges from within. This first interpretive model was lit from within, and by exploring its shape in the round, one could begin to discern the narrative of the explosion. The next step in the process was to invert the relationship between material, light and space, and create a model where when viewed from within, the story would be told by the changing quality of light as it changed position in relation to the model. The final stage is a synthesis of the two states, as the models are reinterpreted into inhabitable spaces, that can be inserted into the fabric of a city.
opposite: Experiential section imagining the constructed model as space and the procession of events within it. below: View of the model interior at different times of day as projected by a moving light source.
& E EG L L NA O C DI A P S 1 1 20
above: Siteplan. Building is located at the intersection of College and Spadina in Toronto.
College
and Spadina in Toronto
marks a point of intersection between several and
different
cultures.To
OFFICES
RESTAURANT
neighbourhoods the
south
and
west, bohemian and hipster-haven
PERFORMANCE
Kensington Market meets a bustling Chinatown. Harbord Village spills out into the northwest corner, and to the east, the University of Toronto’s
GALLERY
campus blends into the fabric of an aging residential neighbourhood. The aim of the project was to create
LIVE/WORK UNITS
a large urban building that would act both as an attractor for urban densification in the area, and as a coagulating agent in the fabric of the city, bringing people together and
RETAIL
inviting interaction and spontaneous experience. The building combines multiple programs on the same site: retail, performance spaces, a gallery and live/ work units, a restaurant, and offices. A tower on a podium, the building keeps the bulk of the program at a level close
the podium is bisected by a central
to the street, and at the same time,
atrium, which brings light further into
attempts to elevate the street to the
the building, but also serves as a less
sky.
formal performance space to the auditorium above.
Drawing on the tradition of Market Sundays in the nearby Kensington
The retail spaces located at street
Market, where the entire street is
level help draw the public into the
enlivened
and
building, while the central atrium
shops spill out onto the sidewalks,
invites them to explore the rest of the
by
performances,
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program. A sculptural staircase lines one side of the atrium, from which one can observe the theatre of public life occurring on the auditoria side of the building, or more intimately, the artists at work in their live/work units. The studio sides of the units run along the perimeter of the auditorium, while the artists’ living spaces face onto Spadina. The staircase culminates at the art gallery, a space lit from above. Greenery is also drawn into the building by means of the atrium, and is repeated at different levels throughout the project. At the level of the restaurant, a roof garden is accessible, and also visible from the art gallery. Sky gardens
above: View from within interior garden in office tower. below: Sculptural staircase provides opportunity for pedestrians to observe artists at work in their studios as they make their way to the art gallery.
are integrated into the office tower, a means to create interesting views from within different workspaces, as well as to provide workers with a place of repose.
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E V I T S C E U P D CA O PR DS N A L 0 1 20
above: Diagram showing the creation of the recreational loop based on an existing imprint on the site. right: View from within apartment in development complex.
The Greenbelt is a designated area
Whitebelt. These lands are similar in
in the southern part of the province
appearance and current land-use to
of Ontario, that aims to protect prime
the lands in the Greenbelt, however
agricultural land from the pressures
are not subject to the same policies
of development and urbanization.
and regulations.
Created
in
2005,
it
completely Toronto
The site slated for development
Area. The space between the inner
in this second year term project
boundary of the Greenbelt and the
was the 4 km site surrounding the
outer boundary of the municipalities
Brampton Flight Centre. The project
within the GTA is known as the
was formulated around the idea of
surrounds
the
Greater
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INTERIOR CIRCULATION AND OUTDOOR ACCESS
PROGRAM
CIRCULATION AT GROUND LEVEL
RESIDENTIAL DAYCARE
TRAIN
PUBLIC
ROAD
COMMERCIAL
PEDESTRIAN PATHS
TRANSPORTATION
creating “productive landscapes” from Whitebelt sites, or developing these such that it served some productive function above providing housing and intensified densification. The core of this project became about preserving the prime agricultural land that was already the major function of the site. The major intervention came
in the form of creating a designated recreational loop – this trail, based on the path traced on the site by an existing creek bed and natural treeline, would be re-developed into a closed loop, and could ultimately be extended off-site to feed into the nearby Etobicoke Creek Trail. Different
recreational
programs
would then be integrated at various
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points through the loop to encourage its use and circulation through the site. The south-western edge of the site is currently separated from the larger block by an existing freight rail-line. The land thus isolated would be the ideal location for further development and densification. The proposed development would take the form an structured urban grid, interrupted at intervals by “green URBAN GRID MEETS NATURAL LANDSCAPE
corridors” that feed back into the recreational trail. This “carpet housing” morphology acts as an opportunity to interact with the landscape in different ways – forming courtyards that provide access and views, but also creating
URBAN BRIDGES OVER LANDSCAPE
LANDSCAPE SLIPS OVER URBAN
bridges
over
nature
or
slipping
underneath a mantle of greenery.
I R B M CA TEL HO 9 0 20
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The hotel makes use of an L-shaped
site in the heart of downtown Galt, Ontario. On one end of the site is Water St, where an imposing Guelph limestone
building
obstructs
the
view to the Grand River. Although it formerly housed the local post-office, at the time of this design the building had stood empty for several years. On the other end of the site, along Anslie St, was the bustling central bus terminal. The design aims to bridge the gap between these two states, the busy and bustling city street, versus the quieter, less travelled riverside. The hotel, which combines a program of
overnight
accommodation,
restaurant, and spa, was conceived as three separate buildings that line an open site. The building closest to the river serves as the main entrance to the site, and houses the lobby and reservation desk, while the building at the opposite end is home to the restaurant. These
above: Siteplan, showing relationship between the three buildings on the site. The hotel component, housed in the two narrow buildings, invite guests and passers by alike to move through the site. below: North elevation, from within the adjacent square.
POOL CHANGE ROOMS YOGA STUDIO FIRE ESCAPE
RECEPTION
ELEVATOR RESTAURANT/BAR
WASHROOM RESTAURANT TERRACE
WASHROOM
RECEPTION
ELEVATOR
ADMINISTRATION/ STORAGE
FIRE ESCAPE
GROUND FLOOR FIRE ESCAPE ELEVATOR FIRE ESCAPE ELEVATOR
THIRD FLOOR
LOUNGE
LOBBY
are oriented so as to give each of
through their entire length, and serves
the rooms above a direct view of the
to orient one within the building and
public square below. The strongly
the site.
linear arrangement of the two main buildings also serves to reinforce the
The spa occupies its own discrete
idea of a progression through the
corner of the site, and this is reflected
site, minimizing the footprint of the
in its design. Rather than being linear
buildings themselves, and allowing
in plan and inviting a movement
people to be drawn in and through.
through, it spirals into itself, acting as a collector.
This idea is paralleled in the buildings themselves by the medium of a solid stone wall element that runs
N O TI A T N E GS S E IN R P AW DR 4 1 20
Presentation
drawings created for
hospital project, while working at Stantec Architecture Ltd.
While at
Stantec, provided assistance on a number of projects and deadlines, however my main assignment was the retail team. I helped manage the design and execution of construction drawings for a large scale retail building.
’S ET P O RK T S A E M TH HT G NI 4 1 20
The
Night Market is an annual
fundraising event that brings together foodies,
Toronto
designers Community
to
restaurants
support Food
and
The
Stop
Centre’s
anti-
hunger and anti-poverty program. The organization sends out an annual call to designers to conceive an original idea for a food cart. The cart created by my team was inspired by the fact that most of the four members were avid cyclists. The emphasis on using recycled parts as building materials, and the intersection of cycling and food brought us to the idea of using “bull� heads formed by bike seats and dropped handle bars as a playful reference to hunting trophies, and various other bike parts in the making of the cart.
M U UL
IC R CUAE T VI 5 1 20 EMMANUELLE SAINTE 4A CROXTED RD, LONDON SE218SW 07845808344 EJSAINTE@GMAIL.COM
As an architecture graduate, working in different offices has made me familiar with adapting to different responsibilities in a fast paced environment. My friendly and personable demeanor, strong work ethic, and my knowledge of French, helped me to successfully liaise with clients, building authorities, and suppliers. I was instrumental, in my most recent work experience, in the coordination of the design of a large-scale retail project. Currently seeking a fresh challenge where I can apply my passion for art and design.
RELEVANT SKILLS • Proficient in Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD and Sketchup. • Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office Suite • Fluent in French and English
EDUCATION University of Waterloo - 09/08–10/13 Honours Bachelor in Architectural Studies, Co-op St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School Graduated 07/08 Ontario Secondary School Diploma • Honour Roll Student, and Ontario Scholar
WORK EXPERIENCE 09/13 –12/14 Designer Stantec Architecture LTD Toronto, Canada Invited to return upon completion of studies following work placement in Toronto, Canada office. Organized the coordination of a team of architectural technologists and engineers to bring large retail store from inception to full construction document set using Revit. Created graphics and diagrams using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and used Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations. Translated full sets of drawings from English into French for building permit process, within aggressive, two-week timeframe.
06/11 – 08/11 Facility Administrator CB Richard Ellis Toronto, Canada Designed and implemented drawing management system as part of fourperson team, which was later adopted across all Infrastructure Ontario properties managed by CBRE. Tracked progress in Microsoft Excel. Ran weekly progress meetings and presentations to upper management. 08/10 – 12/10 Architectural Assistant Government of Canada Ottawa, Canada Prepared drawings and diagrams for presentations, created slideshow presentations, attended design development meetings for various projects, and carried out administrative duties.
01/12 – 08/12 Student Designer Stantec Architecture LTD Toronto, Canada
Developed schematic proposal for relocation of a temporary tourist infocentre on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, as part of the Long Term Vision and Plan for the restoration of the Parliamentary Precinct.
Collaborated on the conversion of 39 stores accross Canada for major retail brand. Used Revit and AutoCAD to prepare construction documents.
02/10 – 04/10 Architectural Assistant Parkins Architects Toronto, Canada
Translated drawing sets from English into French for building permit process.
Compiled and organized an electronic library of building details in Auto CAD, from the office project archive.