KD
|
09.02.21
KYLE DO COUTO
Contact
Kyle Billy-James Do Couto
DOCOUTOK@GMAIL.COM (647) 621-3575
About Me
My name is Kyle and I am a 22 year old undergraduate from Ryerson University’s Architectural Science department. Growing up I have always been situated within downtown Toronto and as such have been immersed in its every changing growth. As a result of this the story telling ability of architecture has always been of interest to me, in particularly when it comes to heritage conservation projects. During my free time I enjoy to be in constant motion either cycling, investigating architecture or tending to my every growing collection of houseplants.
21
|
Resume
Employment
Contributions Feb 2021
Job Shadow Program ACO NEXTGEN Participated in a job shadow initiative under Catherine Nasmith (Principal at Catherine Nasmith Architect) in which virtual meetings were conducted alongside MPP’s discussing projects within their ridings. These include either potential or past heritage rehab projects that have had either positive or negative economic impacts.
Jan - April 2021
Geary Works Heritage Study RYERSON DAS HERITAGE RESEARCH STUDIO + CITY OF TORONTO Documented and researched a heritage assessment study for the neighborhood of Geary Avenue (located in Toronto, Ontario CA) under the supervision of Itai Peleg (Senior Urban Designer for City or Toronto) as well as Masha Etkind (Professor at Ryerson DAS)
2019 - 2020
Graphics Coordinator 325 MAGAZINE Supervised, managed and administered graphic design workflow to ensure graphic standards were maintained throughout all points of design. In addition, worked in tandem with graphic layout design alongside fellow team members.
Dec 2019
Venchiarutti & Venchiarutti’s Toronto Island Picnic Shelter Database Entry TO BUILT Conducted thorough research with on site investigation of Picnic Shelter which was utilized to submit a database entry on the TOBuilt Database for heritage works in the city of Toronto under the supervision of Joey Giaimo (Principal at Giaimo).
2017 - 2019
Student Mentor
Dec 2019 - Jan 2021 Stock Support NORDSTROM RACK ONE BLOOR Assisted the Stock Specialist alongside a team of other support crew on processing incoming shipment in an efficient manner. Supported floor crew when necessary with customer inquiries at the door, on the floor and in the fitting rooms in order to allow for the Nordstrom Rack team members to successfully meet the daily sale goal.
May 2018 - Nov 2019 Shift Manager Inventory & Delivery Manager Team Leader MCDONALD’S KING & BATHURST Processed and supervised incoming stock levels as well as existing inventory to ensure customer satisfaction could be met at all times. Ran and lead shifts coordinating crew members during openings, closings and overnights. Trained new hires as well as coached existing crew on proper McDonald’s procedures through consistent certifications and frequent shadowing.
RYERSON DAS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Led a mentor role for undergraduate students searching for input and feedback regarding school work as well as general knowledge during their studies at Ryerson University’s Architectural Science Program.
Proficiencies
Education 2016 - 2020
Bachelor of Architectural Science
CAD
Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Rhinocerous 6
Visualization
V-Ray Enscape Adobe Suite
Physical
3D Printing Laser Cutting CNC Model Making
RYERSON UNIVERSITY | 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3
2016
SMAC Leadership Training ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY | 66 Dufferin Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 1J6
2012 - 2016
High School Diploma (IB Certificates in Math, English & Theory of Knowledge) ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY | 66 Dufferin Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 1J6
Affiliations
Languages
2021 -
ACO NextGen
English
2020 -
Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO) Member
Portuguese
2018 - 2020
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO
Table of Contents 01
02 03 0
( 06 )
( 16 )
( 22 )
Geary Works
Casa de Um
Ostend LWP
Location: TORONTO, ON CA
Location: VALE DE MOSES, PORTUGAL
Location: FRANKFURT, GER
Site: DUPONT AVE & GEARY AVENUE
Site: VALE DE MOSES YOGA RETREAT
Site: OSTEND DISTRICT
ADAPTIVE RE-USE
YOGA HOUSE ON A CLIFF
LIVE WORK PLAY MIXED USE
21
|
Kyle Do Couto
04 05 06 07 ( 30 )
( 34 )
( 38 )
( 42 )
Heart & Home
Cumulus
Rokr
Other Works
Location: TORONTO, ON CA
Location: TORONTO, ON CA
Location: TORONTO, ON CA
Location: TORONTO, ON CA
Site: CHURCH STREET & MCGILL STREET
Site:325 CHURCH STREET
Site: 325 CHURCH STREET
Site: JUNCTION TRIANGLE
HOMELESS SHELTER
DESIGNTO FESTIVAL
CHILDREN’S ADAPTIVE CHAIR
OCADU SATELLITE CAMPUS
ADAPTIVE RE-USE
01
Geary W ADAPTIVE RE-USE
Undergraduate Fourth Year Option Studio
Location: TORONTO, ON CA Site: DUPONT AVE & GEARY AVENUE Programs Used: Rhino 6 Autodesk AutoCAD Adobe Suite Enscape 2.9
Geary Works is an adaptive re-use artist factory proposal for 1352 Dufferin St., located at the south west intersection of Geary Avenue and Dufferin Street. Currently standing as a furniture warehouse store owned by The Brick, its history has been entirely lost as it masks itself under its current red metal cladded facade. Through on site investigation and archival research, Geary Work’s seeks to uncover the story of 1352 Dufferin St. while returning back to the rich artist community that currently resides along the Geary Ave. neighborhood. This proposal begins with the restoration of the building’s original facade dating back to 1929 as it formerly stood under the Prestolite ownership. This includes the removal of its south addition, reconnecting Geary Works to the newly proposed greenline along the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) directly to its south. In order to further reconnect the building to its context, a north south running line of bays have been removed, aligning with a pedestrian alley. The west addition added in 1950 has been reconstructed however, its original massing and footprint remains. Acting as an artist factory, Geary Works houses a multitude of programs divided by outdoor circulation. The west massing houses a permanent CPR exhibit showing the history of its creation and connection to the site. The north massing houses short-term rental artists offices as well as maker spaces. The south massing houses a flexible event hall which opens up to the greenline. While the east massing houses an exhibition space. ◄
North-East Site Axonometric
Works
Render of south entrance
▲
19
ADAPTIVE RE-USE
1881-1885 _
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Completed
▲
( 8 )
CPR
▲
Ford Plant, 1936 - Canton St., Dallas, TX
▲
1885 _
Industrial lots plotted north of CPR at Dufferin Street
1929 _
Prestolite Battery Factory built at 1352 Dufferin St. by Architect THATCHER, Joseph Austin
Facilities Planning and Layout (FPL) Components - Offices, Toolroom, Assembly, Stockroom, Shipping, Break room
▲
1950 _
West addition constructed
1954 _
South addition constructed
Exterior of Prestolite Factory, Dufferin St. : Commissioned by Collyer Advertising -City of Toronto Archives , June 15, 1965 - Fonds 1653, Series 975, File 12500
929 01
|
1954 _
Geary Works
Underpass constructed at Dufferin and Dupont Street
▲
1974 _
The Tiny Perfect Mayor published referencing toxic soil conditions on site
Exterior of The Brick, Dufferin St. from North East Corner - 2020
1980 _
Prestolite shuts down location and relocates factory
▲
1993 _
Phytotoxicology Investigation released describing the extent at which zinc from battery production has contaminated the site
Arts Factory
▲
2004 _
The Brick Ltd. opens on site and remains open today
Exterior Render of Geary Works, Dufferin St. & Geary Ave. from North East Corner
ADAPTIVE RE-USE
Ground Floor Plan
▲
Ground Floor Plan
▲
5 4
2 1
6 3
( 10 )
01
|
Geary Works
East Elevation
▲
1950 East Elevation
▲
1 2
GALLERY SHORT TERM RENTAL UNITS
4 5
MAKER SPACES MATERIAL RECEIVING, REFINEMENT AND PROCESSING
3
EVENT HALL
6
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY EXHIBIT
1950 North Elevation
▲
North Elevation
▲
North Elevation Section
▲
North Elevation Section
▲
ADAPTIVE RE-USE
NE Site Isometric Diagram Connecting Greenspaces
Greenspace Connection:
Brandon Avenue Parkette Lane As a means to further Geary Work’s connection to its site as well as its history in conjunction with the CPR, this proposal extends the linear passage of Brandon Avenue Parkette Lane through an outdoor north-south running pedestrian path. Being that the neighborhood of Geary Avenue finds itself surrounded by a series of linear passages in green and park spaces, Geary Works seeks to further enhance this connection by establishing a new means of access to the newly proposed greenline along the CPR.
( 12 )
1942 Archival Photograph - Brandon Ave. Parkette Lane Looking towards 1352 Dufferin Street
►
Exterior Render Looking South Through Proposed Continued Public Access of Geary Works
►
▲
01
|
Geary Works
View from central corridor
▲
ADAPTIVE RE-USE
SE Axonometric Diagram of Short Term Rental Unit
( 14 )
▲
01
|
Geary Works
Short Term Rental Unit Render
▲
NS Section Through Short Term Rental Unit
▲
Interior Render of Canadian Pacific Railway Exhibit
▲
02 YOGA HOUSE
5
7
4
3 2
1
1 2 3
ENTRANCE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ROOM ENTRY HOME
4 5 6
BATH HOUSE YOGA MAIN ROOM OUTDOOR ZEN GARDEN
Casa de Yoga House on a Cliff
Bee Breeders Competition Entry
Location: VALE DE MOSES, PORTUGAL Site: VALE DE MOSES YOGA RETREAT Programs Used: Rhino 6 Autodesk AutoCAD Adobe Suite Enscape 3
Contributers: Adnan, Mohammad Ghafoori, Arash Tse, Ernest Casa de Um acts as a dialogue between internal and external spaces. Nestled within rammed earth walls that submerge visitors into the land, three main ancillary masses (entry home, bath and main room) float above a biophilic rainwater collection bed and peak over the remote valley. Casa de Um select glimpses out towards the surrounding nature through the exploration of permeability as a means to remove the visitor from their surroundings momentarily and allowing one to self reflect. Upon entry, visitors are humbled within a modest wood framed entry home which houses a kitchen and dining area for visitors to rest and rejuvenate themselves. Guests are then guided to the rammed earth bathhouse with partially enclosed showers which face a small garden. Once refreshed, guests are met with a panoramic view of the Vale de Moses retreat from within the main room. Framed by a timber structure, the space is expansive with the ability to accommodate up to 45 yogi, and is flexible, while resting on a raised floor with hidden storage compartments embellished by azulejos. Pivoting windows extend the internal space out onto the external boardwalk which encompasses the entire building. Upon exiting, as a means to invoke an experience of quiet contemplation, guests are greeted by a zen garden ◄
South East Isometric
e Um
Exterior Render looking North East
▲
YOGA HOUSE
Ground Floor Plan
( 18 )
▲
02
|
Casa de Um
▲
East-West Perspective Section Ernest Tse
▲
double-layer roof for improved passive cooling + solar array system
rainwater runoff and collection
water purification system (stage 2)
greywater filtration system, for recycled water consumption
biophilic rainwater filtration (stage 1)
solar heat exchange tank, pump and controls
rammed earth walls to mitigate solar heat gain
large capacity rainwater + recycled water storage system
water distribution
Entry Home Renders Shahmir Adnan & Arash Ghafoori
YOGA HOUSE
Exploded Isometric of Main Room
◄
Arash Ghafoori
Detail Isometrics
▲
Ernest Tse
Interior Main Room Render Shahmir Adnan & Arash Ghafoori
( 20 )
►
02
|
Casa de Um
LWP MIXED USE
03
Ostend LIVE WORK PLAY MIXED USE Undergraduate Frankfurt Studio
Location: FRANKFURT, GER Site: OSTEND DISTRICT Programs Used: Rhino 6 Adobe Suite Enscape 2.9
Located within a newly booming eclectic neighborhood in Frankfurt, Germany known as the Ostend District, Ostend LWP is a proposal for a mixed use Live, Work & Play housing development. With the population growth in Frankfurt booming over the last decade and its immigration rates skyrocketing, young professionals are flocking to the city for new job prospects. However, as many jobs are available to be conducted under the roof of one’s own home, Live, Work & Play developments are a necessary byproduct while accommodating for affordable housing. Understanding that the Ostend District finds itself surrounded by young inhabitants who seek socialization and connection, Ostend LWP explores the idea of adaptable mid rise apartment units. Separating each program by floor level, but also allowing inhabitants to access each level through the inside of their own home, this layout offers greater opportunities for socialization. For example,on the third floor “Work” level, inhabitants will find public shared work spaces separating their units. However their individual private work spaces can open up and flood out towards the public work spaces, bleeding the boundaries between private and public. For those who opt for smaller units which do not include a “Play” component, a shared “Play” space located on the top floor can be utilized which includes a communal kitchen as well as amenities.
◄
North-East Site Axonometric
d LWP
Render of south entrance
▲
LWP MIXED USE
( 24 )
▲
Frankfurt, Germany Age Demographic Analysis
▲
Ostend arts & culture city district in Frankfurt, Germany
▲
Ostend LWP site located within the ostend arts district a top of a peninsula
03
▲
▲
|
Ostend LWP
Individual Unit Program Part
Ostend LWP site location
▲
View of site looking south east from east flanking bridge
▲
View of south east access to site from raised west flanking pedestrian bridge
▲
On site photography capturing outdoor performance environment and artist culture existing within Ostend district
▲
Exterior view looking south east of Ostend LWP site
LWP MIXED USE
( 26 )
▲
North West Isometric Site Diagram
▲
South Elevation
▲
3F Plan
02
|
Ostend LWP
▲
South East Axonometric of Work Common Space (3F)
LWP MIXED USE
▲
( 28 )
South East Axonometric of Live Work Play Unit (4F & 5F)
03
|
Ostend LWP
Interior Render of Play (5F) Unit
▲
04 HOMELESS SHELTER
Heart & HOMELESS SHELTER
Undergraduate Second Year Studio
Location: TORONTO, ON CA Site: CHURCH STREET & MCGILL STREET Programs Used: Rhino 6 Autodesk AutoCAD Adobe Suite
As a result of high cost of living, substandard and affordable mental health support, as well as insufficient funding, homelessness in the city of Toronto has continued to grow. Heart & Home is a proposal for a youth homeless shelter and emergency housing development at the intersection of Church & McGill Street, which seeks to offer flexible housing opportunities to those at risk. Formalized as a series of seven rectilinear forms connected through a curtain wall system which lay on a concrete waffle slab structure above a double height basement gymnasium, Heart & Home remains modest in massing on site. Through the program, the proposal seeks to offer moments for individuals either at immediate risk or under rehabilitation to socialize and reconnect back with societal norms. Within its two south towers, at risk individuals are greeted with a reception space which leads to individual rooms for temporary stay. Continuing north on the ground floor are social gathering spaces as well as a cafeteria. Located within the upper levels of the remaining five towers, short stay homeless units are available with shared kitchen spaces, a laundry room, and a rooftop garden. Within the basement, classrooms utilized for harm reduction, employment training, life skills and family reconnecting counseling are housed. As well as a full sized gymnasium court for leisure which can be transformed to accommodate 150 emergency cots for individuals at risk.
◄
Parti Sketch
& Home
Render looking north of Church St.
▲
HOMELESS SHELTER
( 32 )
▲
Isometric Building Section
►
N-S Wall Section
1
Metal Coping
2
Flashing Membrane
3
Cleats
4
Vapour Barrier
5
Rigid Insulation
6
Air Cavity
7
Flashing
8
Counterflashing
9
CMU
10
Eye & Pintle Reinforcement
11
Through-Wall Flashing
12
Cavity Seal
13
Steel Angle Lintel
14
Weep
15
Backer Rod and Sealant
16
Metal Trim
17
Gutterbox Cover Grille
18
Sheathing
19
Dampener
20
Gravel
04
|
Heart & Home
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
▲
Parapet Detail
9 4 10 5 11 12 13 14 15 16
▲
Window Head Detail
17
4 5 18
19 20
▲
Exterior Perimeter Drainage Detail
DESIGN INSTALLATION PROJECT TYPE
Cumulu DESIGNTO FESTIVAL 4th Year Digital Tools Course Final
Location: TORONTO, ON CA Site: 325 CHURCH ST Programs Used: Rhino 6 Grasshopper Arduino IDE
05 (
)
Contributers: Batista Cordeiro, Rui Choi, Wonjun Ghafoori, Arash Murrary, Taylor Oh, Sunwha Cumulus is a proposal for a room filled installation which seeks to engage and react with its visitors. Mimicking that of a rain cloud, a single module is designed in such a way that it remains in constant motion slowly drifting in place. Through the use of arduino, motion sensors are placed within each module which remain active at all times. When motion is detected the speed at which cumulus drifts ramps up rapidly. In addition, embedded minimally weighted lights are integrated within cumulus which flash mimicking that of a storm cloud. With its increased movement, small fishing weights within cumulus’ housing are attached to motors which hit a polished aluminum sheet thus mimicking the sounds of rain drops. Through all of its features, each module will move independently to one another resulting in a room filled with an artificial storm. If visitors choose to stay still, cumulus will in turn react accordingly and a calm movement of constant flow will stretch across the room’s ceiling. If its visitors choose to move and engage with cumulus more sporadically, a sensory storm will follow.
◄
Front-Right Axonometric
us
Concept Render
▲
DESIGN INSTALLATION
Reaction Demo Isometric
▲
SCAN FOR FULL CODE
▲
( 36 )
Exploded Axonometric
▲
Arduino Code Sample
05
|
Cumulus
Front Elevation
▲
Left Elevation
▲
1m x 1m Prototype Photos
▲
CNC CHAIR
06
Rokr CHILDREN’S ADAPTIVE CHAIR 4th Year Digital Tools CNC Project Location: TORONTO, ON CA Programs Used: Rhino 6
Contributers: Ghafoori, Arash
ROKR is a CNC’d plywood multi-functional chair for children. It has been designed as such that two chairs can be cut from a single 4’ by 8’ sheet of plywood, thus streamlining its production process. Minimizing its environmental impact, its parts have been meticulously organized and arranged to decrease waste. It’s multi-purpose design also increases its longevity by doubling its use case in addition to accommodating different age groups. Furthermore, it’s simple 10 stage assemblage in seat form, as well as 6 stage assemblage in seesaw form, allows for even children to assemble it with little to even no support from an adult. From a young age, children are often encouraged by their teachers to sit cross legged throughout their school story time sessions, free-time, school assemblies and more, without questioning why. Studies have actually shown that sitting in this position can not only dramatically improve your posture long term, but always provides numerous other health benefits through the activation of core muscles. Therefore, this position is often encouraged for children. Utilizing this as a driver, the design was developed in order to accommodate the ability for children to either sit crossed legged or to even share their seat with a friend. ROKR also transforms from a spacious chair into a playful seesaw within a matter of seconds. The aforementioned seesaw form can be utilized with a few simple steps. Simply remove the chair legs and back, place the curved seat on the ground and insert its handles for instant playtime use! ◄
Chair Forms Isometric
Render looking north of Church St.
▲
CNC CHAIR
( 40 )
CNC Manufacturing Process
▲
Exploded Axonometric
►
Assembly Instructions
►
06
|
Rokr
SELECTED WORKS
07
Other W OCAD SATELLITE CAMPUS Undergraduate Third Year Studio
Location: TORONTO, ON CA Site: JUNCTION TRIANGLE Materials Used: Mat Board Cardboard Acrylic (Laser Etched) Balsa Wood Wooden Dowels
Collaborator: Liang, Calvin
OCADU at Junction is a new Ocad U Satellite campus located at the heart of the junction triangle. Situated just between Bloor Street and Dundas Street, directly west of Lansdowne Avenue, as well as encased by rail lines to both its east and west, the site is currently home to the new museum of Contemporary art of Toronto (MOCA). Tasked with also proposing a master plan for the immediate site, we have established a mixture of greenscapes and hardscapes for the community, thus creating a tarn like condition at its core. In order to keep remaining site lines we have proposed to locate the facility flanking the west side of the site, allowing for a larger footprint and thus remaining relatively low in height on site. Knowing that the current community is heavily art focused, the proposal not only includes a building for students but also interjects a strong public presence within. As a result, we explored developing an artificial landscape that would draw the public up allowing them to traverse through while engaging with students. MOCA acts as the heart of the new proposal feeding outwards towards future and existing neighboring developments on site.
◄
1:100 Study Model
Works
1:50 Study Model
▲
SELECTED WORKS
OCADU Satellite Campus Conceptual Sketches
( 44 )
▲
07
|
OCAD U Satellite Campus
OCADU Satellite Campus Conceptual Study
▲
PARAMETRIC DESIGN
( 46 )
Grasshopper Parametric Design 3D Printed Object
▲
Grasshopper Script
▲
07
|
3D Printed Object
Grasshopper Form Generation
▲
ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO
21
|
Kyle Do Couto
Thank you
| 21