ETHAN SCHWARTZ ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
2016
CONTENTS CURRICULUM VITAE INTERNSHIP 1 PULP PAVILION Ball-Nogues Studio
STUDIO PROJECTS 2 ARCHITECTONICS 1A Studio 3
4 5 6 7
WRITER'S RESIDENCE
1A Studio
MODERN LOFTS 1B Studio THE ESOTERIC HARP 1B Building Construction
COMPOSITE ASCENSION
Competition
BOOM BOX 2B Studio
PERSONAL WORKS OTHER WORKS
CURRICULUM VITAE
ETHAN SCHWARTZ
e3schwar@uwaterloo.ca | 416 722 2720
EDUCATION 2013 - Present
Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Co-op
University of Waterloo | Cambridge, Ontario
2009 - 2013
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute | Toronto, Ontario
WORK EXPERIENCE Architecture Assistant
2015
2015
Heitler Houstoun Architects | New York City, New York Drafting Construction Drawings, Concept Design Presentations, Site Visits
Architectural Assistant
Ball Nogues Studio | Los Angeles, California Prototyping Pavilion Design, CNC Programming and Cutting, Laser Cutting, On Site Fabrication
2014
Fabricator and Installer
Hiddenbed Canada | Toronto, Ontario CNC Programming and Cutting, Furniture Fabrication
2012 - 2014
Creative Arts Specialist
Camp Walden | Palmer Rapids, Ontario
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS 2014
SSEF SPAN Competition Top Ten
Steel Structures Education Foundation | Markham, Ontario
2014
Annual Exhibition of Exemplary Student Work
University of Waterloo | Cambridge, Ontario
2013
President's Scholarship
University of Waterloo | Cambridge, Ontario
2012 - 2013
Technology Design Award
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute | Toronto, Ontario
EXTRA-CURRICULARS 2015
Workshop Representative
Waterloo Architecture Student Association | Cambridge, Ontario Correspond with the workshop regarding student needs. Help create and run events for fellow architecture undergraduates.
2014
Planetterraeum
Nuite Blanche | Toronto, Ontario F_RMLab project. Assisted with construction of the dome and design, construction, and flight of a hexacopter. The instalation projected a panorama of the city skyline on a dome lined with sails.
SKILLS DIGITAL
MANUAL
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign AutoCAD Rhinoceros 5 V-Ray Grasshopper SketchUp Microsoft Office Revit (Basic Knowledge)
Hand Drafting Hand Modeling Drawing Wood Working
WORKSHOP
PERSONAL
Power Tools Trained Manual Tools Laser Cutting 3D Printing CNC Cutting
Excellent communication skills Strong Problem Solving Abilities Enthusiastic Learner Comfortable Under Pressure Quick Adapter of Technology Work Well in Groups or Individually
June 24, 2015
Dear Sir or Madam, It is my pleasure to recommend Ethan Schwartz for a position in your firm. Ethan first came to our studio as a candidate in Waterloo University's internship placement program, his work samples showed a high level of design understanding and his mature disposition and friendly nature allowed him to quickly fit into the studio culture. I was impressed by Ethan's mechanical knowledge and aptitude; once when an electric motor suddenly failed during testing of custom equipment, Ethan correctly diagnosed the problem as a thermal overload verifying our suspicions. Ball-‐Nogues is an unusual architecture practice; we integrate design with fabrication; we design everything to be built and we build everything we design. Many of our projects are temporary installations and public art. Our timelines are short and our budgets are small when compared to buildings, consequently, interns are able to be a part of projects from concept to completion. Mr. Schwartz has been an important part of the process at Ball-‐Nogues, he has worked on projects ranging from temporary installations such as our "Pulp Pavillion" for the Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival where he was not only involved in the fabrication, but was also asked to apply his digital skills for the design and fabrication of the custom bench surrounding the installation. I do not feel that Ethan would of had as comprehensive of an experience had he worked at a studio that does not build its own work. I feel that direct engagement with the process of fabrication is invaluable for young people; it is sorely lacking in many academic environments. It is difficult for young people to find opportunities to be a part of a high-‐end design process and fabrication in our current economy. I think Ethan believes this as well, and perhaps that is why he chose to intern with us. We believe that he learned a great deal and will have a significant head start over other candidates to your firm in terms of skills and concepts. Mr. Schwartz has proven to be a calm listener and respected the knowledge of others in the studio. I believe this reflects a genuine willingness to set aside any ego and to learn from others through cooperation. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Ethan Schwartz for a position with your firm. I believe that he has a genuine interest and talent for design and will bring a nice range of talents and valuable experiences to your professional practice. Please do not hesitate to call Ball-‐Nogues Studio should you wish to speak directly. Sincerely yours, Gaston P. Nogues Partner – Ball-‐Nogues Studio
2018 N. Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90068 · 213.458.3673 · inquiries@ball-nogues.com www.ball-nogues.com
PULP PAVILION WORK TERM LOCATION
BALL-NOGUES STUDIO COACHELLA VALLEY, CA
The Pulp Pavilion was a gathering space that acted as a respite from the sun and frenetic energy of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the California desert. The studio had designed a production process where a blend of pulp, water and pigment was sprayed onto a three dimensionally woven lattice of natural rope, hardening into a rigid, self-supporting matrix that is much lighter than materials of comparable strength. The paper that was used in the Pavilion was diverted from the waste stream and is cheaply available almost anywhere in the world. The Pavilion contained no toxic materials and could be recycled or composted after the two-week run of the festival. The Pavilion was an ideal shelter for the dry air, heat, and intense sunlight of the desert but these climatic factors also provided the ideal conditions for producing the structure enabling the pulp to dry very quickly and saving a significant amount of time compared to cooler, more humid climates.
ARCHITECTONICS 1A DESIGN STUDIO SUPERVISOR RICK ANDRIGHETTI
Using only basic architectonic elements this project creates a path that leads visitors to a place of repose. The path has a beginning, middle and end. The base acts as a shaded walkway, drawing in visitors towards the staircase. Up from there they can walk around the large open floor and look out to the surroundings. Their view being divided by the rising fins which give the illusion of a floating roof, resembling a paper airplane in flight. From the second floor a visitor can walk around to the second plane and sit or lie down in the sun.
EAST ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
1ST FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
EAST ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
WRITER'S RESIDENCE 1A DESIGN STUDIO SUPERVISOR RICK ANDRIGHETTI
This project explores the design of a three season building that a writer feels inspired in. Located just outside of Cambridge, Ontario on a piece of land mostly covered in forest next to a pond. The house is built into the rear of a hill overlooking both the forest to the back and the pond in front. The house is a compilation of volumes in a back split style that open up to a large interior space. The floor space is less than 80m2 but the arrangement gives a larger feel to the house. The upper writing loft faces outward to a large window that extends beyond the floor, the lack of a visible bottom frame causes the writer to feel like the window is not really there and opens them up to the view of the pond. The solar orientation allows for the light to enter the bedroom and kitchen during the morning and the living and workspaces in the afternoon.
MODERN LOFTS 1B DESIGN STUDIO SUPERVISOR DON MCKAY
Modern Lofts is a proposal for a medium density apartment dwelling on a conventional city sized lot in downtown Toronto. As Toronto continues to develop the market for urban apartments will increase. Located at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Caledonia Road, it would be the most dominantly tall structure in view. The intention of the design was to focus the views to Earlscourt Park while minimizing the sound pollution of the trains and set an example for future development. The building is comprised of a commercial and lobby space on the first floor and residential on the above nine. Though being tall, the recessed commercial space and angled columns give the building a floating effect making the footprint smaller, thus relieving some of its imposing nature. This building is for the urban family who seeks a semidetached feeling. Each unit has windows on three outer walls, a separate floor for bedroom space and a large patio. These units give the tenants the amenities of a semidetached house and the proximity to the park gives outdoor space larger than most lots in downtown Toronto.
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SHARED FLOOR ISOMETRIC
SEPARATE UNIT ISOMETRIC
ESOTERIC HARP 1B BUILDING CON SUPERVISOR TERRI BOAKE TEAM KARAM HUNJAN
The Esoteric Harp is a bridge that spans over the Don River in downtown Toronto. The bridge allows people in the east side neighborhoods to access the downtown west of the river without having to use the main road. This design is a response to the revitalized West Don Lands that includes new condos and a park. The outer arches divide the bridge into separate lanes while the middle arch hugs the two lanes together. The different lanes allow for the separation of bikers and pedestrians. While traversing the bridge, pedestrians can look down upon a highway, a river, and a railway line. The substructure of the bridge is the continuous square beam that flows across the site mounted to five concrete footings. The waves are both aesthetically pleasing and carefully planned out to allow for the proper transportation clearance underneath the deck. The superstructure consists of the deck girders, staircases, decking, railings all supported by the tension and compression rods. The tension and compression rods support the deck structure and are pin jointed to fins welded onto the arches of the bridge.
Metal fins welded to bridge structure Wooden deck screwed into metal bracings
Fins hold pin connection to compression or tension rods Rods have pin connections to the arch structure
Metal bracings welded onto beams
Beams connected by plates bolted together
Plates are welded to bridge structure connecting beams together Wooden deck screwed into metal bracings
Metal bracings welded onto beams
Beams connected by plates bolted together
Bridge structure welded into arch structure
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Plates are welded to bridge structure connecting beams together
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Metal fins welded to bridge structure Wooden deck screwed into metal bracings
Metal bracings welded onto beams
Beams connected by plates bolted together
Fins hold pin connection to compression or tension rods Rods have pin connections to the Bridge structure welded into arch structure arch structure Arch structure built up by welding prefabricated pieces together Fins welded to the arch are bolted to the concrete support
Plates are welded to bridge structure connecting beams together
Bridge structure welded into arch structure Arch structure built up by welding prefabricated pieces together Fins welded to the arch are bolted to the concrete support
Concrete support in the ground
COMPOSITE ASCENSION 2016 SSEF COMPETITION SUPERVISOR TERRI BOAKE TEAM NATHANAEL SCHEFFLER
Composite Ascension is a lookout tower imagined for the redwood forests of California. Standing 100 meters tall, it presents the visitors with a view just over the tops of the tallest trees in the world. Allowing hikers, travelers and sightseers to view the giant sequoias from another angle, and to grasp the immensity of nature around them. The tower’s form was inspired by spiral patterns observed in nature, particularly by the double-helix found in DNA. The structure is comprised of three main systems; the vertical ovelrapping members to create the height, the floors that make up the lookouts and resting areas, and the staircase to allow visitors to travel between the levels. Tensioned steel cables hang, attach, and stabilize all of these different systems and allow them to work together. Most notably, the cables take on the task of transferring the loads where the vertical members cross over. The benefit of using steel cables in this project is that it allows the structure to be extremely light.W It also gives more playfulness with the form of the connections, and to make parts of the assembly look like they are simply floating in midair.
STRUCTURE TO CABLE ASSEMBLY
CABLE TO STAIR ASSEMBLY
MODULAR STAIR ASSEMBLY
VERTICAL MEMBER ASSEMBLY
INSPIRATION WAS DRAWN FROM NATURAL SPIRAL FORMATIONS
BOOM BOX
2B DESIGN STUDIO SUPERVISOR RICK ANDRIGHETTI TEAM RON ADRIANO GIULIA KIERNAN STEVEN LIN DANIELA LOPES MONICA PATEL
Boom Box is a pavilion that is not only a volume to be occupied but an instrument to be played. Our group had set out to create an instalation that would draw in visitors and have them do something more than just occupy the space. When one person starts to play a single instrument others will come and join in to create a harmony of different tones and sounds. The structure is an 8x8x8 foot cube grid hollowed out in the centre. The cantelevered corner gives the rather rigid and heavy construction a lighter feel. The jointing system used was a combination of lap joints and tenons. To be the most efficient with our time each individual piece was pre-drawn with joints in Rhino and grouped into layers for cutting. Over the course of five days we cut and assembled the structure and instruments. There are five instruments contained within the structure of the pavillion: two drums, one has a snare, the pipe organ, the chimes, and the floor sheets are supported in a way that allows for stomping to produce a loud sound.
ABOVE: WOODEN GEARS
PERSONAL WORKS
TOP RIGHT: WRITING DESK BOTTOM LEFT: LAYERED BOWL BOTTOM RIGHT: WEAVE BOX
OTHER WORKS
ABOVE: NATURE CUBED RIGHT: TORONTO SITE MODEL
Thank You,
Ethan Schwartz E: e3schwar@uwaterloo.ca C: 416-722-2720 A: 57 Victoria Ave Cambridge, ON N1S 1X2