LAAVANJAN SRIMANMATHAN 2018 PORTFOLIO
Laavanjan Srimanmathan 67 Kruger Rd, Markham, Ontario
(647)-867-7438 lsrimanmathan@laurentian.ca
Skill sets
-Rhino -Adobe Photoshop -Adobe Illustrator -Adobe Lightroom -Adobe InDesign -Microsoft office -Problem solving (I am able to clarify the nature of any problem and evaluate alternatives and solutions) -Communication (I am ble to present information and ideas clearly and concisely) -Creative thinking (Able to produce new ideas, create new designs and find solutions to problems)
Education
Laurentian University, McEwen School of Architecture Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.A.S)
Sudbury, Ontario September 2016-Present
Middlefield Collegiate Institute
Markham, Ontario September 2012-June 2016
Employment
Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs Summer Co-op Student -Assisted with the construction and planning of outdoor pools -Worked in warehouse and managed all orders/parts that came in -Delivered and set up hot tubs in customers backyards -Performed inventory checks and delivered parts to construction sites
Markham, Ontario May 2018-August 2018
Raywal Cabinets Thornhill, Ontario Cabinet Building and Packaging June 2017-August 2017 -Maneuvered and tipped cabinetry on its side to wrap it and screw on pieces -Operated several of the ovens that are used to wrap the cabinets in plastic -Worked with different tools to assemble cabinets and to attach different parts and doors together
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Contents Adanac Hill Pavilion Oculus Prime Liard Hot Springs Park Tripod Trail Birch Bark Canoe
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Adanac Hill Pavilion Year 2 - Semester 2 April 2018 Individual The pavilion is an extention of the landscape on the Adanac ski hill and is influenced by the rock within the ground and the forest around it. The building has three floors for multpile uses including community gathering spaces and outdoor activity spaces. The building sits on top of the hill with a view of the entire city of Sudbury. The pavilion extends out its use to be a main point of intersection for skiers to take a break at the top of the hill.
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3. Exploded axonometric view of all three floors and landscape (Photoshop and Rhino)
1. Front Elevation (Photoshop and Rhino)
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2. Side Elevation (Photoshop and Rhino)
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4. Third floor plan drawing (Photoshop and Rhino)
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6.Left side Elevation (Photoshop and Rhino)
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5. First floor plan drawing (Photoshop and Rhino) 10
7. Right side elevation (Photoshop and Rhino)
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8,9,10. Model made to show the building in relation to the landscape
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Oculus Prime Year 1 14 Team Members February 2017 The task was to build an ice station for the community. The dome is put together using hexagon and pentagon pieces. The pavilion was put together without the use of any tools or nails. Twine and dowels were used to hold all of the pieces together and proved to be very strong. The pavilion was placed on the skating path for community members to skate by and take a rest if needed. The pieces are easy to disassemble for relocation.
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11. Top view of pavilion on site (Photoshop and Rhino) 12. View of the entrance through one of the hexagons 13. View of the pavilion from the back (Photoshop and Rhino) 17
14. Pavilion allows up to 12 people to sit inside (Photoshop and Rhino) 15. Photograph shows the connection of pieces through twine 16. Photograph demonstrates strength of pavilion through different weather conditions
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Liard Hot Springs Park Year 2 - Semester 1 4 Team Members Feb 2018 This was a study about the form and architectural history of the park. The building has changing facilities for both men and women on opposite sides. There is a board walk that cuts through the building and into the hot springs.
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17. Floor plan of the building surrounding the hot springs (Photoshop and Rhino) 18. Model made from plexi glass 19. Board walk shown cutting through the building
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20. 1:1 Model of the park 21. Photograph of model with vegetation around it
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22. Side elevation of the Building (Photoshop and Rhino)
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Tripod Trail Year 3 - Semester 1 13 Team Members October 2018 This project was put together as an installation that would allow kids from the community to play croquet and interact with. The installation consisted of 8 tripods. The tripods are put together using several 2x4’s. The tripods are fully adjustable and can reach up to ten feet. A wooden mallet is used to begin the game with a swing and release. Two teeter totters are in place for kids to place croquet balls in and to move through the installation.
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25. Top view of all the tripods on the site (Photoshop and Rhino)
23. The photograph shows the bolt connections of the tripod
26. This is the adjustable lock for the tripod leg and there are three per tripod
24. There are three 6-foot tripods and five 4-foot tripods (Photoshop and Rhino)
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27. Exploded view of all the components within each tripod (Rhino) 28. Photograph of the tripod from a childs point of view 29. Teeter Totter made with fabric in the middle
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Birch Bark Canoe Year 2 - Semester 2 30 Team Members April 2018 There is a traditionional significance for the birch bark canoe and I was lucky to learn the construction methods for it. The canoe is made up up birch bark and is molded and woven together with roots to make up this canoe along with the complex framing on the interior. Each canoe has its own intricate design and meaning and can range from various sizes.
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30. Demonstrates how wood is split to get ribs for canoe (first few steps)
32. Close up detail showing the exterior of the canoe
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33. These are my drawings that show how the indivual pieces of wood are bent to create the ribs 35
34. A black paste made from bear fat used to seal the canoe and protect it from leaks 35. Close up detail of the edge of canoe 36. The framing on the top is used to create the bend in the wood
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Photography
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37. Copper Cliff Smelter 38. French River Visitors Centre 39. Honda Indy Toronto 40. French River Bridge
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Thank you!