Graham Girard
graham girard
Creative Works in Architecture, Design, and Craft
architecture + design + craft
Graham Girard 143 3 E 1 s t Av e , P H 3 , Va n c o u v e r B C , V 5 N 1 A 4 2 3 6 ·9 9 9 ·1 8 3 5 g r a h a m . g i r a r d @ g m a i l . co m
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T h e S o c ke y e S p e c i a l: R e i m a g i n i n g t h e A r b u t u s C o r r i d o r f o r a R e s i l i e n t Va n c o u v e r Fjell Spa + Lodge Theatre for Dance Tidal Pavilion Pier 6 Restorative Innovation Hub Early Childhood Education Centre
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Wo o d w o r k i n g Coast al Creative B r a n d i n g , We b + P r i n t D e s i g n Photography
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t h e s o c k e y e s p ec i a l :
R e i m a g i n i n g t h e A r b u t u s Co r r i d o r f o r a Re s i l i e n t Va n c o u v e r A r b u t u s C o r r i d o r, Va n co u v e r, B r i t i s h C o l u m b i a Wa t e r l o o A r c h i t e c t u r e : : M a s t e r ’s T h e s i s Donald McKay + Andrew Levitt Fe b r u a r y 2 0 1 8
One hundred years af ter it was built, the last train r a t t l e d d o w n t h e A r b u t u s C o r r i d o r i n 2 0 0 1 . To d a y, t h e 9. 5 k m , n e a r l y 1 8 h a c o r r i d o r i s o n e o f t h e l a r g e s t u n d e r u t i l i ze d p a r c e l s o f l a n d i n t h e c i t y o f Va n c o u v e r, o f f e r i n g a r a r e o p p o r t u n i t y t o s h a p e t h e future of the diverse neighbourhoods around it. Responding to changing conditions along the c o r r i d o r, t h e d e s i g n r e i m a g i n e s t h e s i t e a s a m u l t i m o d a l t r a n s p o r t a t i o n co r r i d o r w i t h s t r e e t c a r s ,
p r o t e c t e d b i ke p a t h s , a n d p e d e s t r i a n w a l k w a y s i n a variety of alignments. Along with a variety of green infrastructure and public amenities, the design acts a s a n a r m a t u r e f o r i n c r e a s e d c o m m u n i t y- c e n t r i c densif ication, and promotes social, ecological, and e co n o m i c r e s i l i e n c e w i t h i n t h e n e i g h b o u r h o o d s through which it travels.
Existing typologies along the corridor
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Tu r b o r o u n d a b o u t i n t e r s e c t i o n a n d r e a l i g n m e n t o f A r b u t u s St n o r t h a p p r o a c h (S a f e r, m o r e e f f i c i e n t t r a f f i c m a n a g e m e n t ; c o n s o l i d a t e s c i t y l a n d t o c r e a t e n e w p a r k) Pedestrian pathway and green space t o r e p l a c e E B o u l e v a r d (c r o s s-s t r e e t s t r u n c a t e d w i t h r o u n d a b o u t s) L R T W 16 t h Av e St a t i o n e n t r a n c e LRT underground to sur face ramp O f f-s t r e e t b i ke p a t h (t y p i c a l a l o n g c o r r i d o r) P r o t e c t e d s t r e e t-s i d e b i ke p a t h ( W 1 5 t h Av e t h r o u g h W 8 t h Av e) N o r t h -s o u t h c y c l i s t + p e d e s t r i a n t u n n e l t o bypass roundabout B i ke s h a r e s t a t i o n
9 S e c u r e , e n c l o s e d b i ke p a r k a d e 10 L aneway realignment 11 Reduced traf f ic lanes with dedicated
parking Narrowed pedestrian and cyclist crossings P e d e s t r i a n g r e e n w a y p a t h w i t h ‘r a i l - t r a i l ’ Bioswales for stormwater management Pollinator gardens Community allotment gardens Public fruit tree orchard N a t u r a l i ze d h a b i t a t zo n e s Playground + splash park (grassy knolls for seating + play provide visual and acoustic s e p a r a t i o n f r o m t r a f f i c) 2 0 Fe n c e d o f f- l e a s h d o g p a r k
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fj e l l s pa + lo d g e Va n g s v a t n e t L a ke , Vo s s , N o r w a y Wa t e r l o o A r c h i t e c t u r e : : C o m p r e h e n s i v e St u d i o Andrew Levitt S u m m e r 2 0 14
Situated at the threshold between a forested creek and the expansive views over the Nor wegian landscape, the design for this spa amplifies the intimate, the infinite, and the in-between. Dividing the program between two forms, the building separates the communal lodge from the restorative spa. This i s r e a l i ze d w i t h a w o o d e n f r a m e l o d g e r e s t i n g a c r o s s the peeled up ear th of the hillside in which the spa is embedded.
A s a c o m p r e h e n s i v e s t u d i o, t h e d e s i g n i n c l u d e d det ailed passive design strategies and energ y modeling in order to meet ultra-efficient energ y and sust ainability per formance requirement s. These t a r g e t s w e r e e xc e e d e d b y b a l a n c i n g a d a y l i g h t a n d c r o s s-v e n t i l a t i o n o p t i m i ze d f o r m w i t h t h e t h e r m a l benefits of an embedded structure in the hillside. To g e t h e r, t h e d u a l f o r m s i n t e r w e a v e t o c r e a t e a variety of spaces that suppor t diverse uses.
Treatment
Mech/Elec
Treatment
Treatment
W/C
Change
Treatment
Pool + Hot Tub
Dry Sauna
Laundry
Movement Studio
Change
Kitchen
Wet Sauna
Dining
Level 1
Lounge
Storage
Mechanical
Storage
Admin Reception
Workshop
Greenhouse Vegetable Gardens
Level 2
Balcony
Residence
4 Bed
Washroom 6 Bed
Storage
Washroom
6 Bed 1 Bed
2 Bed
2 Bed
1 Bed
Balcony
Central roof drain collects rainwater for irrigation and internal use
North side of building embedded in hillside minimizes thermal losses
Planted courtyard provides ample indirect daylighting and natural ventilation with cool, heavier air that descends the mountain
Green roof emerges from the rehabilitated native pasture plants of the surrounding site, improving biodiversity and ecosystem services
Solar hot water on face of retaining wall with plenty of opportunity for expansion Existing trees along creek maintained and new trees planted Extended flat ground acts as a light shelf, driving shallow winter sun farther back into the building
Majority of glazing on south face to maximize passive solar heating in winter Edible gardens positioned with maxium solar exposure to increase yields
Site Scale Sustainability Strategies • • •
Linear form maximizes passive ventilation and cooling by capturing cool, fresh air as it descends the slope SE orientation maximizes morning solar exposure while limiting afternoon heat gain in summer
Variety of outdoor spaces created by cutting and folding the landscape across the main axis
Site Plan
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t h e at r e fo r da n c e H i s t o r i c P r o p e r t i e s , H a l i f a x , N o v a S co t i a D a l h o u s i e A r c h i t e c t u r e : : S e c o n d Ye a r D e s i g n St u d i o Rober t Collins Summer 201 2
S i t u a t e d i n H a l i f a x ’s h i s t o r i c d o w n t o w n w a t e r f r o n t , the design for this dance theatre responds to diagrammatic studies of traffic patterns surrounding the small yet dynamic site. With busy one-way streets pushing against the site on each site, the main feature of the design are a series of concrete walls that defoliate as they flex inwards to the cent r e o f t h e s i t e . B a l a n c i n g o n e a c h o t h e r, t h e s e w a l l s suppor t the mass of the theatre as it float s above
t h e l o b b y. T h e b e l l y o f t h e t h e a t r e s q u e e ze s d o w n b e f o r e e x p a n d i n g t o f r a m e a r o o m t h a t e x t e n d s o u tside into a cour tyard under the layered stone and b r i c k r e a r w a l l o f t h e h i s t o r i c M o r s e’s Te a b u i l d i n g . St a i r s , e l e v a t o r s , a n d s e c o n d l e v e l h a l l w a y s t o a ccess the theatre are att ached in the voids between the perimeter walls.
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t i da l pav i l i o n B i s h o p’s L a n d i n g , H a l i f a x , N o v a S co t i a D a l h o u s i e A r c h i t e c t u r e : : F i r s t Ye a r D e s i g n St u d i o Susan Fitzgerald Fa l l 2 0 1 1 Graham Girard + Jasmine Graham
Open to the elements and gently sloping into the s e a , t h e c a t e n a r y- c u r v e d w a l l s o f t h i s p a v i l i o n f r a m e a natural view within the busy Halifax harbour and provide a quiet and reflective space where visitors can reconnec t with the natural rhy thms of the Atlantic Ocean. E xtending outward from the beach, the structure m i n i m i ze s i t s i m p a c t o n t h e o n l y n a t u r a l s e c t i o n of shoreline in the downtown harbour front. As
g u e s t s d e s c e n d t o w a r d s t h e w a t e r, g a p s b e t w e e n the monolithic walls and the floor echo the lapping w a t e r b e l o w, w h i l e t h e c o r t e n r o o f a l l o w s t h e e l e m e n t s t o e n t e r f r o m a b o v e . F i n a l l y, t h e w a l l s o p e n as the floor steps down into tidal pools full of ocean life. A s the tide rises, waves play a water organ built into the steps, creating a soothing and meditative atmosphere that changes with the weather and marine conditions.
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p i e r 6 r e s to r at i v e i n n ovat i o n h u b B r o o k l y n N a v y Ya r d , B r o o k l y n , N e w Yo r k One L ab :: Productive Cities Program Maria Aiolova, Christian Huber t + Mitchell Joachim Summer 201 3 Graham Girard + Manjula Singh
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane S a n d y o n N e w Yo r k C i t y a n d o t h e r c o a s t a l a r e a s , this program sought to explore inter ventions to promote produc tive coast al cities in an era of climate change. Af ter consulting local businesses within the B r o o k l y n N a v y Ya r d , w e d e v e l o p e d a m o d u l a r f l o a ting pier design to enable continued produc tivity in the face of rising sea levels and increasing storm event s.
The proposal saves and repurposes character elements of the dilapidated Pier 6, while integrating a series of floating modules for a new innovation h u b . We t l a n d m o d u l e s u s e p h y t o r e m e d i a t i o n a n d oysters to clean and f ilter water from the East River into a new pubic swimming pool, while flat platform modules provide space for businesses in adapt able shipping cont ainer architecture.
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Character-defining elements are retained through selective preservation of piles and the old gantry crane rails. Spiral troughs installed on existing piles provide intertidal habitat for bivalves that help purify harbour water.
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A linear, floating tank forms the spine of the new pier, providing access to plug-in modules via garden-lined public walkways. The tank serves as a new public swimming pool along the waterfront.
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Floating wetland modules plug in along the central pool. Water is pumped in from the harbour and treated via phytoremediation. Cleaned water fills the public swimming pool, which overflows into the harbour.
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Flat plug-in modules form a platform for new flex-program space. Shipping container architecture provides adaptable space for a variety of organizations and businesses.
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As floating modules, the new assembly is guided by piles to rise and fall with the tide. In the face of rising sea levels and in the event of storm surges, this protects the hub from flooding.
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Phytoremediation Process Salt water input from the East River Input and treatment of combined sewage overflow through vertical fresh water marshes All water is treated through estuarine salt marsh Clean salt water is pumped into central pool for public use and enjoyment Clean water overflows back into the East River through microturbines for energy recapture
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e a r ly c h i l d h o o d e d u c at i o n c e n t r e Meadowridge School, Maple Ridge, British Columbia Iredale Architecture Fa l l 2 0 1 2 G r a h a m G i r a r d , P e t e r R a y h e r (P r o j e c t A r c h i t e c t ) + E r i k B e a n (r e n d e r s)
With exposed glulam post and beam construc tion, high ceilings and generous daylighting, this project for a new junior kindergar ten school in Maple Ridge featured a complex double-radial grid. Joining the project following schematic design, I led a small team under the super vision of the project architect through design development and the creation of construc tion drawings. In addition to drawing all plans, sections, details, and ex terior
e l e v a t i o n s , m y r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s i n c l u d e d o p t i m i zing the floor plan from the initial concept model, d e s i g n i n g f o r u n i v e r s a l a cc e s s i b i l i t y, a n d c h o o s i n g m a t e r i a l s a n d f i x t u r e s . A d d i t i o n a l l y, I r e v i e w e d e n gineering packages, led meetings, and coordinated w i t h co n s u l t a n t s t o a c h i e v e t h e a r c h i t e c t u r a l v i s i o n .
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wo o dwo r k i n g S p a l t e d m a p l e , b l a c k w a l n u t , h o l l y, e b o n y, l e a t h e r, linen + beeswax Herringbone end-grain butcher block, ser ving p l a t t e r s + c u t t i n g b o a r d s , p e n d a n t l a m p, s a l t + pepper mills, guitar wall hanger Fa l l 2 0 16 - P r e s e n t
While I have always enjoyed the act of building and making things with my hands, working with wood has become a more personal, medit ative ac t of creative focus. In each of these project s, I have carefully selected hardwood offcuts and scraps other wise d e s t i n e d f o r t h e c h i p p e r. T h e d e s i g n a n d c r a f t o f e a c h p i e c e a i m s t o c e l e b r a t e a n d a m p l i f y t h e i m p e rfect character and beauty of the natural materials, while experimenting with simple details and clean
lines to create practical and beautiful items for ever yday use in the home. While the guit ar hanger and pendant lamp were created to satisf y immediate needs in my own home, the focus on cutting boards, ser ving platters, and spice mills is a response to my interests in local food production and as a foodie a n d a m a t e u r c h e f.
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B i c yc l e - P o w e r e d Wa s h i n g M a c h i n e : : ‘ To u r d e P a n t s’ S a l m o n C o a s t F i e l d St a t i o n , B r o u g h t o n A r c h i p e l a g o J u n e 20 0 8
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C o h o S a l m o n , B l a c k B e a r, a n d S o c ke y e S a l m o n City of Coquitlam + Wilderness Committee 20 0 8 - 2 0 1 3
I n o r d e r t o h e l p r e d u ce t h e r e m o t e S a l m o n C o a s t F i e l d St a t i o n’s r e l i a n ce o n a d i e s e l g e n e r a t o r f o r w a s h i n g c l o t h e s , I w a s co m m i s s i o n e d t o d e s i g n a n d b u i l d a n 8 -s p e e d b i c y c l e - p o w e r e d w a s h i n g m a c h i n e f r o m r e c y c l e d p a r t s . W i t h i n s u f f i c i e n t s p a ce i n e xisting station buildings, I also under took the design a n d co n s t r u c t i o n o f a n e w s h e d f o r t h e m a c h i n e using reclaimed and salvaged materials, with fellow vo l u n t e e r s h e l p i n g i n s t a l l t h e ce d a r-s h a ke c l a d d i n g .
I n 20 0 8 , I w a s a s ke d t o d e s i g n a n d f a b r i c a t e a s o c ke ye s a l m o n co s t u m e f o r W i l d e r n e s s C o m m i t t e e c a m p a i g n s . T h e s u cc e s s o f ‘ Tu m Tu m’ l e d t o a co m m i ss i o n f o r a b e a r co s t u m e a s w e l l . S u b s e q u e n t l y, I w a s a p p r o a c h e d b y t h e C i t y o f C o q u i t l a m f o r a co m m i ss i o n t o d e s i g n a n d f a b r i c a t e a f a m i l y f r i e n d l y co h o s a l m o n co s t u m e f o r t h e a n n u a l S a l m o n C o m e H o m e f e s t i v a l h o s t e d b y t h e H o y-S co t t C r e e k Wa t e r s h e d S o c i e t y, w i t h a s h o r t t w o -w e e k d e l i ve r y s c h e d u l e .
‘Brother Bear’
‘Redd’ the coho salmon
‘ Tu m Tu m’ t h e s o c k e y e s a l m o n
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branding, web + print design 22daysindelf t.com U B C E n g i n e e r i n g : : I -S T E P c o u r s e May 2017 Branding + Print design W i l d S a l m o n C i r c l e + Tr i - C i t y G r e e n C o u n c i l 2008 - 2009
T h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l S u s t a i n a b l e Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n E n g i n e e r i n g + P l a n n i n g c o u r s e o f f e r s U n i v e r s i t y o f B r i tish Columbia students the oppor tunity to explore s u s t a i n a b l e , m u l t i - m o d a l t r a n s p o r t a t i o n i n f r a s t r u cture first hand in Delf t and across the Netherlands. I w a s a s ke d t o d e s i g n a n d c r e a t e a w e b s i t e t o a c t as a public face for the course, a single information hub for students, and to ag gregate independent student blogs into a single platform.
As a founding member of both the Wild Salmon C i r c l e a n d Tr i - C i t y G r e e n C o u n c i l , I v o l u n t e e r e d t o provide branding and print media design. New logos were developed for both organizations, and print m a t e r i a l s w e r e d e s i g n e d t o m a x i m i ze v i s u a l i m p a c t while making use of two-tone print ser vices that were provided to both organizations as an in-kind d o n a t i o n b y a l o c a l e n v i r o n m e n t a l c h a r i t y.
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p h oto g r a p h y I have maint ained a passion for photography since first exploring film photography techniques and d a r k- r o o m d e v e l o p i n g i n h i g h s c h o o l . H a v i n g m o s t l y shif ted from film and slide photography to digital media, my subject matter has remained mostly landscape and macro environment al scenes captured while adventuring in remote locations, coupled with
architectural forms and details. Photographs from my travels aim to capture the atmosphere, culture a n d c h a r a c t e r o f t h e g i v e n l o c a t i o n , a s w e l l a s i n t e re s t i n g a r c h i t e c t u r a l d e t a i l a n d h i s t o r y. Since st ar ting architecture, my work has expande d t o s t u d i o p h o t o g r a p h y, c a p t u r i n g m y o w n w o r k in both document ar y and creative styles. Photographs of my print media work, for example, aimed to recreate daylighting conditions nex t to an open
w i n d o w w h i l e t h e c i r c u m s t a n c e s d e m a n d e d a n i g h ttime shoot and the use of ar tificial light with props. P h o t o g r a p h s w i t h i n t h i s p o r t f o l i o, i n c l u d i n g t h e cover pages, t able of content s, and project models, are additional examples of my work.
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