JUNETTE HUYNH ARCHITECTURE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A READING SPACE
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INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
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PARK THEATRE
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LIVE+WORK ARTHAUS
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CO-HOUSING
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FLOOD PLAIN
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FOOD LAB RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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AGING IN PLACE LANEWAY HOUSE
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A READING SPACE MIX-USE PAVILION | EDWORTHY PARK, CALGARY STUDIO I | FALL 2012 INSTRUCTOR | CATHERINE HAMEL
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SITE PLAN
A READING SPACE NORTHWEST ELEVATION
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By interpreting a reading space as more than just a space to literally read, but rather a space to read ones’ own environment, the Edworthy pavilion creates a processional experience for visitors in the park. Taking into consideration light, location, sight, and, sound, a visitor comes to their own personal interpretation and experience of their surroundings through the design of the Reading Space pavilion. The structure of the pavilion begins along an existing pathway as small orderly stakes in the ground. The wooden stakes begin just large enough to catch the attention of visitors and invites them to depart from the beaten path in favour of a new experience. The stakes weave in and out of the existing trees, becoming taller, denser, and more irregular, beckoning deeper exploration into the park. Finally, visitors will find themselves at the center of an enclosed space of whirling wooden branches, away from the structured, and amidst nature. The space offers a place of comfort, refuge, and reflection, an alternative experience to the park and a different way to ‘read’ spaces. 7
INTERPRETIVE CENTRE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE | EDWORTHY PARK, CALGARY FOUNDATION STUDIO I | FALL 2012 INSTRUCTOR | CATHERINE HAMEL
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EDWORTHY PARK INTERPRETIVE CENTRE As a continuation of environmentally-conscious design interventions within Edworthy Park, the Interpretive Centre builds upon the Reading Space, and further encourages an appreciation of our natural world. The design of the centre takes into consideration site context, views, and light. Situated at the bottom of the valley, between the Bow River and the vast sloping tree-covered hills, the Interpretive Centre frames both views to the north and south, connecting an individual to the site. Inspired by Louis Kahn and Ando Tadao’s work, the building takes on a minimal and modest design approach to highlight the parks natural beauty—evoking a visceral sense of nature and conserving the integrity of the site. Through expansion and compression of space and light, the building guides visitors into a presentation space with walls that open up to receive nature, the spatial-structural element meant to solicit the visitors sense of awe and respect. Upon reflection, visitors can move beyond the space to further explore Edworthy Park with a new perspective in mind.
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WASHROOM #1
OUTDOOR PRESENTION SPACE
STORAGE ROOM PRESENTATION SPACE
WASHROOM #2 STAFF ROOM
COAT ROOM
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FURNACE & SERVICE ROOM
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PLAN | SCALE = 1 : 50
SITE SECTION
NORTH ELEVATION | 1:100
NORTH SECTION | 1:100
WEST ELEVATION | 1:100
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PARK THEATRE A ROOM | UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY RESEARCH PARK, CALGARY FOUNDATION STUDIO II | WINTER 2013 INSTRUCTOR | JEREMY STURGESS
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PARK THEATRE
NORTH SECTION | 1:100
A University Research Park Outdoor Theatre Park Theatre is an architectural exploration, investigating the definition of a room— more than an enclosed space consisting of walls, floors, and roof. Situated in the University of Calgary’s Research Park, this project proposes the design of an outdoor theatre to re-establish a connection to the University of Calgary main campus, creating a performance space that activates the park and engages the surrounding community.
CONTEXT PLAN
The “room” of the outdoor theatre is defined by materiality, changes in elevation, and a defined boundary that indicates arrival or departure. Seating is non-uniform and playful, offering dynamic seating arrangements and inviting creative engagement with the space. The layout of the theatre provides a view towards the water and the surrounding park space, while the orientation of the theatre faces west to allow the effects of evening light to add drama to the space. Seamlessly integrating itself into its natural context by carving into a slight slope in the landscape, the theatre also encourages active use through visibility and its prominence along an existing pathway. A new space for play and social activity is created, bridging the Research Park with the main campus and welcoming a variety of user groups to rediscover the park. 14
SITE PLAN
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LIVE+WORK ARTHAUS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE | HILLHURST, CALGARY FOUNDATION STUDIO I | WINTER 2013 INSTRUCTOR | JEREMY STURGESS
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LIVE+WORK ARTHAUS Live + Work Arthaus is a single-family residence project consisting of a commercial component located in the Hillhurst neighbourhood of Calgary. The dwelling sits on a 7.5 m x 10 m lot, among nine other live-work houses on the larger site. The challenge was to design a live-work residence that distinguishes between the public and private realm, while connecting to its site and the greater community. The unique orientation of the house provides an opportunity to activate both the laneway and the courtyard and become a hub for creative activities. Visibility, connectivity, and community engagement were key qualities that guided the design of the house. Exploring approaches to activate the rear laneway, the dwelling was designed with an artists’ collective studio integrated on the lower level residence. With large bay windows that open up on both the north and south side of the house, the studio invites passersby to stop by, watch artists as they work, and make purchases from the gallery. Stairs from a shared entrance lead up to the private residence above. With translucent glazing to provide a transition from public to private, the central location of the stairs also separates the living space from the bedroom, which is elevated and provides additional privacy. The living space above remains private yet connected to the activity below by a viewing platform on the second level.
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1 LOT M 7.5 5M x REYS O T S 3 TAIL w/RE
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1 LOT M 7.5 5M x REYS O 3 ST TAIL w/RE
1 LOT M 7.5 5M x REYS O 3 ST TAIL w/RE
SITE PLAN SCALE 1:250
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SOUTH ELEVATION
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SOUTH SECTION
NORTH ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
WEST SECTION
1ST FLOOR PLAN
2ND FLOOR PLAN
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CO•HOUSING MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL | HILLHURST, CALGARY FOUNDATION STUDIO I | WINTER 2013 INSTRUCTOR | JEREMY STURGESS
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SUNLIGHT
COMMUNAL SPACE
COURTYARD
CO•HOUSING
COMMERCIAL CIRCULATION
The Hillhurst multi-family co-operative housing project introduces a mixed-use, shared residential building into an existing Calgary inner-city community. Through scale and orientation, the building respects its location next to the Hillhurst United Church and uses this unique context as a primary design influence. The concept of co-housing was introduced to provide an alternative to the western perspective of privacy and individualism, much like how a church provides a place for people to come together. The development seeks to embrace social activity and provide a place for people to extend their community more actively into their own homes. As a four-storey residence, the design of the building features shared communal spaces with a mixed-use commercial strip along the street front to create an active street edge. An inner courtyard visibly connects the church while adding public space for people to gather. The Hillhurst co-housing residence was conceived as a mass carved from the center to open up towards the church, with stepped roof terraces and an internal open corridor for circulation as well as sociability. To create a diverse neighbourhood, various unit types were designed to accommodate a range of family types and sizes, and residents at all stages of life. The Hillhurst development fosters neighbourly connections, changing the small things—the habits, like how you leave your house—to create more social interactions and ultimately a stronger and more vital community.
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UNIT TYPOLOGIES
ROOFTOP PATIO 3RD FLOOR
ROOFTOP PATIO 4th LEVEL
1 BEDROOM
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SOUTH ELEVATION
2 BEDROOM
SECTION I
TOWNHOUSE
SHARED KITCHEN
SECTION II
RETAIL STOREFRONT
SECTION III
KENSINGTON CLOSE
ROOFTOP PATIO 3RD LEVEL
STD CAR
ROOFTOP PATIO 4th LEVEL
EXISTING CHURCH
EXISTING BUILDING
COURTYARD
PLAZA
EXISTING CHURCH
PARKING 18 STALLS
ROOFTOP PATIO 4th LEVEL
ROOFTOP PATIO 3RD LEVEL
BIKE STORAGE
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PAVED LANE 5.0m
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:100
PARKING
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3RD FLOOR
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4TH FLOOR
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FLOOD PLAIN AN URBAN ECOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE | EAST VILLAGE, CALGARY INTERMEDIATE DESIGN STUDIO III | FALL 2013 INSTRUCTOR | VERA PARLAC
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FLOOD PLAIN: AN URBAN ECOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE Responding to unexpected mass flooding in urban environments is the main focus of this project. The Urban Ecology Research Institute, located in the redeveloped East Village neighbourhood, embraces its environment—a designated flood fringe—through resilient design. The goal was to explore conditions of the environment and leverage our understanding of the urban ecology into a design that responds to flooding while also adding vibrancy to the growing urban fabric. SITE DESIGN The design solution was inspired by the intricate network of natural estuaries and public space initiatives from around the world that seek to restore our connections to waterfronts. When applied on the East Village site, a proposed network of channels is carved from the landscape in order to displace floodwaters and channel it back towards the river. The channels are also designed to be extensions of the existing Riverwalk pathway system and function as public paths during normal, dry periods, creating active and vibrant public spaces. Terraced stepped plazas playfully cut into the sloping channels to provide spontaneous places to sit, walk, and play.
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PROGRAM 1. LOBBY 2. BOOKSTORE & CAFE 3. LABORATORY 4. CLASSROOM 5. WASHROOM 6. RETAIL 7. LOADING ACCESS 8. PUBLIC EVENTS AREA 9. OUTDOOR RESEARCH AREA 10. PRESENTATION SPACE & GALLERY
11. REFERENCE LIBRARY 12. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 13. OFFICE AND STORAGE SPACE 14. MEETING ROOMS & SPACES 15. LUNCH ROOM & KITCHEN 16. STAFF OFFICES 17. OUTDOOR ROOFTOP TERRACE 18. STORAGE 19. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL 20. GUEST RESEARCH LIVING SPACE
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RIVER SECTION
FLOOD SCENARIO
DESIGN PROCESS
WATER DISPLACEMENT STRATEGY
BUILDING DESIGN The Institute, located along a forged channel, remains accessible during flooding events by physically bridging the channel and employing hydrodynamic design principles that allow water to flow through with the least resistance. Stepped terraces, a resilient landscape concept, merge into the building form and extend throughout the interior, creating dynamic and functional surfaces. Further, the programmatic design is strategically arranged in a hierarchical structure with essential services located at higher elevations and quick to recover spaces located on the ground floor. This notion contrasts an approach of fortification and instead creates a rich experiential moment that celebrates the power of the river.
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SITE DESIGN INTERVENTION
FLOOD ANALYSIS
AERIAL RENDER LOOKING TOWARDS THE BOW RIVER
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BEFORE FLOOD
DURING FLOOD 34
LIBRARY INTERIOR VIEW
SITE DESIGN STUDY MODEL
FORT CALGARY HILL
EAST SECTION
POTENTIAL FLOOD PLANE
STORMWATER POND
BOW RIVER
RIVER DEPTH ~4 METERS
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FOOD LAB RESEARCH INSTITUTE RESEARCH INSTITUTE | DOWNTOWN, CALGARY COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN STUDIO IV | WINTER 2014 INSTRUCTOR | ROBERT CLAIBORNE
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RETHINKING URban FOOD CULTURE
LEARNING GARDEN
GARDEN LOUNGE 105
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PANTRY 101B
CLASSROOM 111
RESTAURANT TEST KITCHEN 101 FREEZER 101A
MALE W/C 103
FEMALE W/C 104
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TEST KITCHEN 106 FREEZER 106B
JANITOR 102
PANTRY 106A
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UP RECYCLE 109
LABORATORY 107
SHIPPING 110
LOBBY
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MARKET STORAGE PAVILION
The program of the food lab functions as a closed system. The building houses test kitchens, classrooms, research labs, greenhouses, and a public cafe—all of which support one another. The angular glass structure creates unique spatial conditions for greenhouses that exhibit native and edible plant species. Harvested plants are then studied in labs and used in innovative new dishes in the test kitchens. The cafe, prominently located at the corner entrance of the building, samples food created by the research institute, increasing public awareness and appreciation for local cuisine and ultimately re-establishing a connection to our food.
11 STREET SW
SITE + ROOF PLAN
The Food Lab Research Institute is a community hub for people to explore and promote the way food is made, sourced, and supplied. It is a combined centre for research, education and environmental engagement. Located at the corner of 9th Avenue and 11th Street SW, the 3-storey, 2100 m2 research institute stands prominently and serves as an important gateway into the Calgary downtown. The design of the building is conceived as a cantilevering mass that intersects an organic form, weaving, itself, in and out of the building. Both forms serve to support each other, representing the coexistence of our built and natural environment. This formal statement serves to reflect not only the programming of the food lab, but also society’s interdependent relationship with nature.
9 AVENUE SW
MARKET + PARKING
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In today’s world we’ve become increasingly disconnected from our food—where it comes from, how it’s processed, and how it gets to our plate. This project seeks to re-establish that connection.
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SOUTH ELEVATION
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WEST ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
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SECTION II
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EAST ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION 0 1 2
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LEETS DELLOR-DLOC EMARF ECAPS LARUTCURTS cold-rolled steel spaceframe
SETALP ROOLF
floor plates
SREDRIG & beams SMAE+Bgirders columns
SNMULOC
DETAIL WALL SECTION I 42
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
DETAIL WALL SECTION II
OPEN TO BELOW
BALCONY
SERVER RM 316
OPEN TO BELOW
LABORATORY 200
MALE W/C
FEMALE W/C
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OFFICE 313
MEETING 314
COPY RM 315
OFFICE 312
MECHANICAL 300
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ARCHIVE LIBRARY 204
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PRESERVATIVES STORAGE 205
EXHIBITION / GALLERY SPACE 203
MALE W/C
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STORAGE 306 CLASSROOM 304
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OFFICE 311
OFFICE 305
OFFICE 310
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OFFICE 308
OFFICE 309
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AGING IN PLACE LANEWAY HOUSE SECONDARY SUITE RESIDENTIAL | CALGARY, ALBERTA SENIOR RESEARCH STUDIO VI | WINTER 2015 INSTRUCTOR | JOHN BROWN
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EXTERIOR BACK LANE VIEW
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VIEW OF KITCHEN FROM LIVING ROOM
ENTRANCE FROM LIVING ROOM + KITCHEN
typical 50 foot lot
MEDIA WALL
TELE-HEALTH VANITY
FACE-TO-FACE CONVERSATION IN SEATED POSITION
SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE
AGING IN PLACE LANEWAY HOUSE The aging-in-place demographic is becoming an increasingly important part of the housing market. According to a recent Conference Board of Canada report, by 2030 we can expect that four out of every five new households will be formed by people over age 65 and older individuals will account for 80% of the housing demand.
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TECHNOLOGY SCREEN FACE-TO-FACE CONVERSATION IN BEDSIDE SETTING
42” WIDTH FOR OPEN KITCHEN MOBILITY
FLOOR PLAN
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As a design-build, this evidencebased research studio offered a unique challenge to design and construct a 400 ft2 laneway house on a standard 50 ft wide Calgary residential lot. This project tackled three challenges: designing a small compact home, advocating for secondary-suites in Calgary, and supporting alternative seniors’ housing in the context of an aging population. In collaboration with medical researchers, and developers, the project team integrated design strategies that supported aging in place such as: a continuous custom support rail, toe-kick dimmable lighting system, integrated tele-health monitoring, and optimized floor plan that utilized the washroom as a flexible corridor when not in use. This layout also provided a division of private and public space, with bedroom and living quarters partitioned to maximize livability in a constrained space. 47
KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
west section 1/2” = 1’-0”
EAST ELEVATION + SECTION
north section 1/2” = 1’-0”
SOUTH ELEVATION + SECTION
TERRACE
east section 1/2” = 1’-0”
WEST ELEVATION + SECTION
NORTH ELEVATION
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BATHROOM BOX
BATHROOM/CORRIDOR VIEW FROM THE BEDROOM
8’ (96”)
YOUNG WOMAN STATURE
3.4”
ELDERLY STATURE
MAX REACH 58” CUSTOM BRACKET DESIGN
SIGHT LINE
15O FAIR 15O PREFER
OPTIMUM ZONE FOR CONTROLS
15O FAIR
17” MINIMAL PROFILE
3’ (36”)
MIN REACH 30”
DOWEL ATTACHMENT
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ELDERLY RANGE OF MOTION
SUPPORT RAIL DESIGN
LIVING ROOM + KITCHEN
PRIMARY STORAGE (DAILY USE)
CONTRAST + MATERIALITY
STORAGE ARRANGEMENT
SECONDARY STORAGE (OCCASIONAL USE)
TERTIARY STORAGE (INFREQUENT USE)
north section 1/2” = 1’-0”
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