HOLLY SMITH
Master of Architecture Candidate
CONTACT
EDUCATION
holly.smith23@hotmail.com (613) 252 - 8267 www.issuu.com/holly.smith
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
ABOUT My work and schooling experience this far have made me a creative and technologically adept person able to take on any situation. My upbeat and positive personality make me an ideal candidate for a position within your firm.
EXPERIENCE NICK SWERDFEGER ARCHITECTS INC. STUDENT INTERN ARCHITECT, 2.5 YEARS Working in a small architecture office, I gained experience drafting and detailing using Revit and Auto CAD. As well, I helped to prepare Finishes Boards, conducted Field Reviews, created architectural renderings (using Rhino, V-Ray, Revit, and Photoshop) and assisted in the mentoring of High School Co-Op students.
HDR INC. ARCHITECTURAL CO - OP, 4 MONTHS Working in the Transportation Office, I assisted with drafting and visualizations for presentations using Microstation, Aecosim and Adobe Illustrator for the Interchange stations for the Eglington Crosstown Line.
CNIB (THE CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND) WATERFRONT COUNSELOR, SUMMERS 2009-2011 I provided recreational assistance for visually impaired campers at the CNIB’s Camp on Lake Joseph during their summer season. I assisted with the supervision and instruction of waterfront activities such as; swimming, water-skiing, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking.
SEPTEMBER 2017 - Present 3d Modelling (Rhino, Grasshopper) Representation (Illustrator, Photoshop)
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE CARLETON UNIVERSITY SEPTEMBER 2011 - APRIL 2015 Deans list 2015 3d Modeling (Revit, Rhino)
HIGH SCHOOL R.S. MCLAUGHLIN C.V.I. SEPT 2007 - JUNE 2011 French Immersion. Volunteer Service Award. International Languages Diploma (Spanish)
SOFTWARE PHOTOSHOP
AUTOCAD
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
REVIT
GRASSHOPPER
RHINO
V-RAY
TRAVEL Shanghai Beijing
London New York
Banf
INTERESTS Water-Skiing
Fashion
The Outdoors
R I V E R DA L E V I E W I N G P L AT F O R M
PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM HILL
SITE PLAN
My intervention at Riverdale Park aims to create better connections between Broadview Avenue and the existing Park below. The overall composition of the platforms is inspired by minimalist graphic art and creates a series of platforms extending from the hill at different elevations. These platforms point the viewer towards the different programs of the park below. The ground plane below the platforms becomes activated by the structural elements of the platforms. This grid of columns provides an informal space for play. The platforms are accessed by a staircase which connects the pedestrian to the top and bottom elevations as well as the informal auditorium space which is created by a leveling out of the terrain near the top elevation.
AXONOMETRIC VIEW
PERSPECTIVE VIEW ON LOWER PLATFORM
URBAN HOUSING
PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM REAR PATH
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COMMERCIAL MIXED USE BUILDING WITH 2 STOREY
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COMMUNITY CENTER WITH RESIDENTIAL CONDOS ABOVE
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8 AND 6 STOREY CONDO BUILDINGS WITH GROUND
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1. ST PAULS UNIVERSITY 2. CALVARY BAPTISTE CHURCH
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1. RIVERSIDE MONTESORI PRE-SCHOOL 2. IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL
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STRATEGY
Initial site
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Proposed Zoning
Step down towards existing low rise homes and create a major pedestrian through-way
Old Ottawa East is a small community located east of the Rideau Canal, just south of the 417. The community currently consists primarily of small residential homes. This family neighbourhood is becoming rapidly denser as the city of Ottawa expands its rapid bus transit system in order to move people towards the expanding downtown core. In order to help bridge the existing neighbourhood from its current low rise residential to the proposed high rise condo developments The master plan looks at creating a permeable pedestrian friendly community with active outdoor amenities. The site consists of a mix of low rise family oriented developments, senior oriented condos, as well as community amenities such as parks, office space, restaurants and auxiliary spaces for local schools.
Join the existing neighbourhood to the site by creating both private and public entrances along Springhurst
The proposed housing design is a multi level stacked town house complex aimed at low income families. The complex provides amenities such as private outdoor space, storage and private parking in a intensified setting. The proposed plan aims to provide the luxuries of the suburban lifestyle in an urban setting.
Step down towards Main Street
BUILDING BREAKDOWN: 6 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS
3 SHARED ELEVATED TERRACES
8 TWO BEDROOM TOWN HOMES
12 UNITS WITH GROUND LEVEL ACCESS
10 THREE BEDROOM TOWN HOMES
PRIVATE PARKING AND STORAGE DEDICATED TO EACH UNIT IN SHARED UNDERGROUND GARAGE
TOTAL: 24 UNITS
PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM INTERIOR COURTYARD
-540 sqft -One bedroom -One bathroom -In unit laundry -Open concept Living / Dining area -Spacious patio -Access to third floor terrace
THIRD FLOOR
TYPICAL ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT
1:125
-1195 sqft -three bedrooms -two full bathrooms -one powder room -in unit laundry -open concept living dining area -ground level entry -direct access to parking garage
GROUND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR
TYPICAL THREE BEDROOM TOWNHOME 1:125
-990 sqft + 70 sqft patio -three bedrooms -two full bathrooms -one powder room -in unit laundry -open concept living dining area -ground level entry -direct access to parking garage -large ground level patio
GROUND FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
TYPICAL THREE BEDROOM TOWNHOME 1:125
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EXPLODED AXO OF BUILDING BREAKDOWN The building is composed of a mix of different condo style units. Including both family style and bachelor units stacked in such a way to optimize space and allow each family unit a green space for play..
CO WO R K I N G S PAC E
PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM PRESTON STREET
2 STOREY RESTAURANT
2 STOREY RESTAURANT
PRESTON STREET
2 STOREY BRICK APARTMENT
LARCH STREET
2 STOREY BRICK HOUSE
2 STOREY BRICK HOUSE
STRATEGY
MAX. ZONE MASSING
DIVIDE MASS INTO CIRCULATION SPACE AND SERVICE SPACE
& CO., a co-working and entrepreneurial center is situated in Ottawa’s Vibrant Community of Little Italy. The community is marked by an eclectic mix of shops, small businesses and restaurants. The area’s main axis, Preston Street, Stretches from Dows lake to the south, to Ottawas Downtown to the north. The location of this community is ideal. Its proximity to Dows lake connects it to a variety of walking trails along the Rideau Canal and scenic views. As well the area is ideal for transit. It is connected to the city’s current LRT which allows for easy access to the current Rapid transit Highway , providing a short commute downtown. The Highway is currently being converted to an LRT line which would further facilitate transit to and from the community. The community of Little Italy and the city of Ottawa has seen a great deal of growth and development over the last few decades. The historic community consists primarily of two story converted brick homes and is seeing the rise of three new condominiums towering at approximately 40 storeys tall. The condominiums will help to bring a younger generation of residents to the community. The rise a younger generation in Ottawa has brought with it young entrepreneurs who’s a-typical businesses do not fit the office lifestyle. My goal in designing & Co. was to create a space that reflected both the current historical style of the neighbourhood but addressed the issues young entrepreneurs face in finding suitable work spaces for their out of the box businesses. The entrepreneurial center features a coffee shop, resource library, a shop space for small vendors to promote their items, both private and shared office space for rent, a board room, a two bedroom apartment unit for the buildings owner and landlord, and a one bedroom micro unit for small term leases for urban professionals visiting the capital on business ventures.
PUSH BACK FOR ENTRY
PUSH THIRD FLOOR RESIDENCE BACK FOR PRIVACY
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
UNIT 1 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH EAT IN KITCHEN
CONFERENCE ROOM
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PRIVATE OFFICES
UNIT 2 2 BEDROOMS 1.5 BATHROOMS EAT IN KITCHEN LARGE PATIO LAUNDRY IN UNIT
NATURAL LIGHT THROUGH SKYLIGHT AND WINDOWS
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OPEN TO BELOW SKYLIGHT ABOVE
BREAK ROOM
STORAGE
OPERABLE WINDOWS
RENTABLE DESK SPACES
OPTIONAL DIVIDERS
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UP
SKYLIGHT BELOW
The average desk space is based off of the height and weight of a 40 year old male. These conditions don’t work for everyone so the ability to customize your office furniture has become more widely available in recent years. My proposed desk design features many customizable elements to make it a comfortable work space for a wide variety of people.
SECOND FLOOR SHARED WORK SPACE VIEW
GROUND FLOOR COFFEE SHOP VIEW
TRUE NORTH WELLNESS CENTER
EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE VIEW
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Lookout pier.
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Framed pathway
12. CONTEXT MAP
1. The Ottawa River 2.Canadian Parliament 3. The Natural History Museum 4. The National Art Gallery 5. The Canadian War Museum 6. Proposed site
The Trans Canada Trail was completed in July of 2017, before the 150th anniversary of the Confederation
Bench with planter
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Trail by land Trail by water
Western Cordillera
Seasonal gardens along the Southern face of the building
Interior Plains
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Canadian Shield Lowlands Innutians Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands Appalachia
OTTAWA
Patio space adjacent to front entry and wetland
STRATEGY 1:300
Initial Mass (625 SQM) True North Wellness center is located along the Ottawa river at an integral location in Canada's cultural identity. The proposed site intersects Canada's cultural ring. A ring of cultural landmarks which surround the Ottawa river spanning both the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The cultural ring includes Canadian Parliament, the Trans Canada Trail, The National Art Gallery, The Canadian War Museum, The Museum of Natural History and the National Art Center. This location adjacent to iconic Canadian landmarks offers a unique opportunity to highlight Canadian Culture. In order to take advantage of the location the Wellness Center is designed to promote healthy living through mental health and active living programs enabled by the buildings design. Using the Trans Canada Trail as a way to connect and engage with a more national landscape the site sits on a park designed to mimic and exaggerate the seven unique ecological zones that make up the nations unique ecology. By integrating aspects of the Canadian landscape into the park the Wellness Center creates an active outdoor space that helps to connect visitors to both the capital and the nation itself.
Slide along north axis
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Feature skylight along opening
AERIAL SIGHT PLAN
Fire Exit Stair Restaurant Naturopathic Research Center Atrium
Therapy Rooms Climbing Wall Washrooms
Community Kitchen
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1:250
Fitness Reception Conference Room Change Change Rooms Rooms Low Impact Fitness Studio
Offices
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1:250
Low Impact Fitness Studios
Skylight
ROOF PLAN 1:250
INTERIOR ATRIUM VIEW
SECOND FLOOR ATRIUM VIEW
SECOND FLOOR LOOKOUT VIEW
[ E C O ] L I B R I U M I N K A N ATA
OTTAWA
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CONTEXT MAP
GATINEAU PARK
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RI SOUTH MARCH HIGHLANDS
PARKS AND RIVERS
The Carpe River, a small river surrounded by Ottawa’s agricultural fields and the suburb of Kanata, is at high risk of flooding due to the numerous human alterations to its natural form. Proposed is a development centered around the future Light Rail Transit corridor slated for construction within the next 20 years. The transit line is anchored in community and institutional spaces as a means to reduce dependence on vehicular transportation in the local area. The master plan for this community aims to create a healthy active environment for the residents while promoting natural habitat around the Carpe River.
Current proposal
Ecological proposal
CAR ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
Typical strip mall development
Multi Use Proposal.
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Designated bike lanes.
Public transit lines
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Pedestrian networks.
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Dwellings per acre
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Jobs per hectare
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PHASING PLAN
PHASE 1: YEARS 1-10 The water treatment facility and learning center are constructed as well as the central LRT Station and Performing Arts Center. The existing roads are maintained and a new pedestrian path connects the community to the existing suburban communities.
PHASE 4: YEARS 30-40 This mixed use community allows residents the opportunity to live work and play within a small area. By creating this kind of environment we are able to reduce travel times for residents as well as ensure that public spaces remain active throughout all hours of the day. Mixed use communities help to reduce carbon emissions.
As the community grows additional Retail and Residential buildings are constructed. The water treatment system is set up to carry grey water from the residences to the growing Wetlands. Offices are constructed to help create a pedestrian community.
PROGRAM ANALYSIS
RESIDENTIAL 284,023
M² 2,582 Units. 193 Units per acre.
OFFICE
142,011 M² 7,890 peak num
PHASE 2: YEARS 11-20
PHASE 3: YEARS 21-30
New parks are constructed to support the existing cultural buildings. A second LRT Station is installed to support a large mixed use center including residential, retail and office functions. The pedestrian ring is completed along with a Science Center.
Low rise family style condos are constructed as well as additional parks , and elementary school and a high school to support the incoming families. Retail and educational buildings hug the LRT line in order to reinforce its presence in the community.
LEGEND CULTURAL EDUCATION PARK SPACE RETAIL PHASE 5: YEARS 40-50 Infill buildings are constructed to help with any of the communities growing needs. The wetlands are finished and additional green spaces are provided for the residents
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RESIDENTIAL OFFICE
CULTURAL 85,207 M²
RETAIL 307 Jobs 56,805 M²
PARK SPACE 49,704 M²
EDUCATION 43,507 M²
WATER FILTR
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-Primary Settlement -Large aggregate is removed
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WATER STORAGE + FILTRATION SYSTEM
2 AQUA DUCTS CARRY THE FILTERED WATER
OUT OF THE CITY
ANIMAL HABITAT STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS 3
FILTERED WATER GOES ON TO CREATE WETLANDS
RATION PROCESS
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-Aerobic wetland -Used as public green spaces -Promotes integration with the water filtration process
Indigo Blunting
Little Brown Bat
Blanding Turtle
Garter Snake
Leopard Frog
Great Blue Heron
Rainbow Darter
Indigo Blunting
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-Secondary settlement -Settled sludge is removed -Process happens along the periphery buildings
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-Filter bed -Activated sludge in the filter bed removes any remaining bacteria
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-Active wetland -Used to promote wildlife
THANK YOU holly.smith23@hotmail.com (613) 252-8267