KON-TEKSTS ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO MICHAEL ROSADA
While functionality is crucial to the architectural process, architecture is about more than meeting mere functional requirements. It is about establishing a connection between both the users and viewers. This view is exemplified in the term “kon-teksts”, the phonetical spelling of “contexts”. Evidently, this implies the importance of establishing a relationship with the physical surroundings of a building, but it also suggests the importance of a building’s ability to clearly express it’s function, systems, and materiality.
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URBAN ECOLOGY CENTRE
1 FAVELA HOUSE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 SKETCHING
THE THIRD PLACE
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PROFESSIONAL WORK
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ARCHITECTURE BUILDING
WEST DON LANDS CHURCH
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MICHAEL ROSADA EDUCATION Ryerson University | 2011 Bachelor of Architectural Science | 3.350 GPA(B+) ST. Michael’s College School | 2007 OSSD | Honour Roll
EXPERIENCE JUNIOR TECHNICIAN Peter Higgins Architect Inc. July 2011 to Present Actively participated in the design development of single family residences Excelled at producing 3D digital models for presentations of numerous residences Produced details and construction documents for single family residences, multiple family residences and accessory structures. Successfully completed drawings and documents for committee of adjustment hearings, and building permit applications SUMMER INTERN Peter Higgins Architect Inc. June to July 2010
Contributed work to numerous interior renovation of residences Excelled at supervising and partaking in interior demolition work Gained valuable experience in understanding the way the construction industry works as well as the manner in which materials are assembled
COMPETITIONS “Air India Flight 182 Memorial Site” | 2009 Ryerson Collaborative Exercise A group design for a memorial on the shores of Bathurst, New Brunswick Peer Review Award “The RU Deck” | 2009 RU Green Student/Alumni Design Competition A group design for the rejuvenation of Ryerson University’s East Quad Honourable Mention
SKILLS
Software Advanced: Autodesk Revit Architecture Autodesk AutoCad Google SketchUp Produced 3D model, visuals, and construction details Adobe Creative Suite for a contemporary renovation at 26 Lyndhurst Street. Microsoft Office Basic - Moderate: CARPENTER’S APPRENTICE Autodesk 3Ds Max Tignarius Contracting Rhinoceros June 2008 to August 2009 Effectively assisted with the construction of porches Soft Skills and fences Time Management, Precise, Supervising, Delegating, Leadership, Resourceful, Realistic, Participated in the successful execution of interior Practical, Persevering, Organized, Motivated, office renovation including the office for KPMB Honest, Hardworking, Accurate, Ambitious, Architects Assertive, Determined, Persistent, Attention to detail, Willingness to learn, Works well under pressure Successfully produced design drawings and construction documents for garage and outdoor covered terrace at 70 Lytton Boulevard
AWARDS
TRAVEL
St. Michael’s Medal for Excellence in Visual Arts | 2007
Academic:
St. Thomas More Society Award | 2007 Maintaining honour roll standing in each high school year Ryerson University Entrance Scholarship | 2007
St. Michael’s College School Art Class Trip 2007 | New York, New York AIAS Ryerson Trip 2008 | New York, New York Kultour 2009 | Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Ontario Studio Trip 2009 | Montreal, Quebec Region Scholarship | 2009 Highest overall performance in steel structural design Studio Trip 2010 | Chicago, Illinois
INTERESTS Hockey Played GTHL hockey as a goalie from 2002 until 2007 Presently play in a men’s league
Kultour 2010 | Frankfurt, Germany; Dessau, Germany; Berlin, Germany Personal:
Rome, Florence, Verona, Vicenza, and Venice, Italy Skiing Member of St. Michael’s College School Varsity Ski Postumia, Slovenia Team Ski trips to Marble Mountain, Newfoundland; Le Tallinn and Tartu, Estonia Massif, Mont St. Anne, and Mont Tremblant, Quebec; Riga, Latvia Vail, Colorado, and Whistler, British Columbia Vilnius, Lithuania Visual Arts Canadian art including Tom Thomson and the Group Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Key West, Florida of Seven The Impressionist Period Las Vegas, Nevada The Renaissance Period Hiking
Havana, Cuba
Canoeing
Tulum, Mexico
Golfing
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Swimming
URBAN ECOLOGY CENTRE TORONTO, ONTARIO
The Urban Ecology Centre is located in Sherwood Park, Toronto, near the Burke Brook. The centre has a dual purpose; to house the changing facilities for the wading pool outside, and to serve as an ecological teaching facility for elementary school children. These two purposes directly shape the two distinct masses of the building, with the third connecting mass containing the administrative and service areas. The form of the building is also shaped by the inclusion of passive environmental control systems, as the building is meant to develop the relationship between children and the environment. Furthermore, the use of colour on the building creates a connection for the children, whose early childhood toys consisted of primary colours.
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FAVELA HOUSE
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO III WINTER 2009
BELO HORIZTONTE, BRAZIL
A favela is a Portuguese term used to describe slum settlements in Brazil. These settlements are often informal and constructed of locally available and found materials. Located in the city of Belo Horizonte, this project was to be developed in two phases, the first being a site design for four houses, and the second being the individual development of one of these houses. The site design attempts to bring a sense of formality to the development, allowing for both private space, and areas of social interaction. Each house will be home to a single family of four, TYPICAL RESIDENCE AREA = 650 m2 containing spaces to cook, eat, entertain, work, sleep and grow as a family.
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Each house must be constructed according to local building techniques, as well as specific and limited materials. The presented building has a form which is derived from the site design as well as the interior program, in order to ensure an efficient use of space. Maximizing daylight was also significant in the design, it determined the placement of fenestration and overhangs.
PROGRAMME D 路S N M NM A R E O M E G R O A O TEOO G EN IN D O R S G A H L I R N R C AT SH MA D R H ED O VI IT E A E I C T K B L B W S R
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CREDIT: SITE DESIGN DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH IVAN CULJAK, ARASH NOURAEE & MICHAEL SURIANO
SITE EXTENTS
PUBLIC COURTYARD
MASS OF FOUR RESIDENCES
FORM MANIPULATION
PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE
FINAL SITE
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KITCHEN AND EATING
MASTER BEDROOM
LIVING AREA
CIRCULATION
3 - 750 X 750 WINDOWS 1 - 1200 X 750 WINDOW 2 - 2200 x 800 DOORS WITH LOCKS 2 - 2200 X 800 DOORS WITHOUT LOCKS
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CORRUGATED STEEL SHEET
WOOD JOISTS
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JAY PRITZKER PAVILION CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FRANK GEHRY
SKETCHING
ROBIE HOUSE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
RESIDENCES FROM THE ANNEX
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO BUILDING
OCAD TORONTO, ONTARIO WILL ALSOP
BCE PLACE TORONTO, ONTARIO
FEDERAL CENTRE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS MIES VAN DER ROHE KON-TEKSTS
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THE THIRD PLACE
TORONTO, ONTARIO A “Third Place” is an area which fosters the growth of a community. These are not places of work or places of residence, but places which encourage social interaction. Located at 331 Queen Street West, this development is in the heart of the cultural district of Toronto. Programmatically, the building is primarily a multi unit residential complex, but will also contain a “Third Place”. Since Queen Street is culturally rich neighborhood, this proposal seeks to expand upon this strength through implementing various mediums for cultural expression, and the interactions which they foster. The proposal includes an artist’s live/work studio, a gallery area, an outdoor acoustic stage, a space suitable for a cafe or small bar, and a large open outdoor area, which combined will create a nexus of social interaction and culture. Formally, the building forms two separate masses, which allows for a central courtyard, while also gives each unit access to more natural daylight and the opportunity for cross ventilation. In order to respect the context of what is a very lively and active street, the buildings form adheres to the existing urban fabric, while the facade is composed of a brick masonry veneer common to the majority of buildings that line Queen Street West.
MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO III WINTER 2009
PARTI VOLUME 2
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NOISE QUEEN STREET WEST FLOW
SITE EXTENTS
ALLOWABLE ZONING ENVELOPE
MAXIMUM DENSITY
COURTYARD INSERTION
ADJUSTED MASSES
FACADE AND SPATIAL MODULATION OF 4.5 m AS SPECIFIED GUIDELINE FOR QUEEN STREET
ADDITION OF VERTICAL CIRCULATION
ADDITION OF LOBBY AND GALLERY MASS KON-TEKSTS
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CIRCULATION LOBBY/GALLERY RETAIL SPACE LIVE/WORK UNIT STUDIO 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM PENTHOUSE STORAGE / MECH. PARKING
LOCATION OF PROGRAMME Level 6 16700 Level 5 13450 Level 4 10200 Level 3 6950 Level 2 3700
Level 1 0 Basement 1 -3250 Basement 2 -6500
SECTION A-A SCALE 1:250
RESIDENTIAL EXIT MECHANICAL STORAGE PARKING
NOISE BUFFER SYSTEM ALONG QUEEN STREET
A Level 6 16700 Level 5 13450 Level 4 10200 Level 3 6950 Level 2 3700
NORTH ELEVATION SCALE 1:250
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COURTYARD ACOUSTIC STAGE RECEPTION GALLERY CAFE/BAR LIVE/WORK PARKING ELEVATOR LAUNDRY OFFICE STORAGE ONE BEDROOM UNIT BACHELOR UNIT TWO BEDROOM UNIT
PROFESSIONAL WORK
PETER HIGGINS ARCHITECT INC.
LOVE COTTAGE GARAGE AND STUDIO DESIGN DEVELOPMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH PETER HIGGINS
BIGGAR-KILGOUR RESIDENCE DIGITAL MODEL
FIRE SHUTTER DETAIL DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH PETER HIGGINS
TINY BEACHES COTTAGE DIGITAL MODEL KON-TEKSTS
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ARCHITECTURE BUILDING
TORONTO, ONTARIO Since the Ryerson architecture building’s completion in the early 1980’s, its envelope has experienced numerous failures. While the condition of the envelope has worsened, the building has become somewhat of an eyesore. In order to solve this problem, a new cladding system is proposed. This system intends not only to improve the energy efficiency and environmental comfort of the building, but to also create a new identity for the school within the existing campus, and act as an educational resource for the department. This is achieved through the implementation of advanced building science technologies, which respond to the different environmental impacts experienced by the different facades as well as the programmatic requirements of the spaces inside. Focus will be put into different methods for controlling daylight, increasing natural ventilation, providing insulation, and producing energy.
ENVELOPE UPGRADE ADVANCED ENVELOPES/COMPONENTS WINTER 2011
EXISTING BUILDING
CREDIT: PROJECT DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH KATRINA BEAUDETTE, JANELLE DAY, AND KAYLA VENTURA INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE AMALGAMATION OF BUILDING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES INTO AN ARCHITECTURAL RESPONSE, 3D MODEL, RENDERINGS, & DIAGRAMS, AND ONE WALL SECTION
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OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION WASHROOMS LECTURE HALLS ANCILLARY STUDIO SPACES
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SERVICE
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GREEN WALL DOUBLE SKIN FACADE TRIPLE GLAZED WALL
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SUPER INSULATED WALL TRIPLE GLAZED WALL WITH SHADING
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PROPOSED WALL SYSTEMS KON-TEKSTS
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DETAIL A SCALE 1:10
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BASE FLASHING 25mm METAL PANEL 25mm AIR SPACE 75mm XPS WITH Z CHANNEL SUPPORT 50mm XPS WITH STEEL STUD SUPPORT VB/AB 200mm CONCRETE STRUCTURAL WALL C - CHANNEL SUPPORT FIGRE GLASS WINDOW HEAD WITH THERMAL BREAK PERIMETER CONCRETE BEAM (500mm x 800mm) 25mm IGU OPERABLE SHADING DEVICE AUTOMATED VENTILATION SINGLED GLAZED EXTERIOR CLADDING
20. 10. SHADING CONNECTION 11. STRUCTURAL SPANDREL PANEL 12. FLOOR-HEIGHT DOUBLE SKIN 21. FACADE SEPARATION 13. SCREEN PRINTED ORGANIC PV CELLS 14. OPERABLE INTERIOR WINDOWS 15. LATERAL CONNECTION 16. TRANSPARENT RAILING 17. MODULAR VEGETATION PLANTERS FILTER MEMBRANE 22. 25mm DRAINAGE MATT WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE 23. 12.5mm SHEATHING 175mm XPS VB / AB 250mm CONCRETE SLAB 18. LARGE PLANTER 19. CONCRETE PAVER
WALL MOUNTED TRELLIS FOR VERTICAL VEGETATION 25mm METAL PANEL 25mm AIR SPACE 75mm XPS WITH Z CHANNEL SUPPORT 150mm BLOWN CELLULOSE WITH STEEL STUD SUPPORT VB/AB 12.5mm INTERIOR GYPSUM FINISH C-CHANNEL WITH BLOWN CELLULOSE 30mm BALLAST WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE 12.5mm SHEATHING 175mm XPS VB / AB 250mm CONCRETE SLAB
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WEST DON LANDS CHURCH TORONTO, ONTARIO
RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE STUDIO I FALL 2010
CONNECTION
The successful design of a church within the West Don PARTI Lands development area, needed to incorporate, both functional requirements, as well as enabling the spiritual elevation of the parishioners. Firstly, and importantly, the church needed to meet the functionality of housing the liturgy, using focus on the primary elements of a church and their inclusion within church design. Most significantly, the church must be sacramental in nature, enhancing the faith of the parishioners through the revelation of the ontological realities of honesty, goodness and beauty. To achieve this, cues were taken from the traditional church form, expressing the clarity of function. Both artificial and natural lighting are used throughout the design to represent the presence of the Holy Trinity. The essential inclusion of “the order of the universe”, is achieved through the use of scale in the interior spaces, symbolizing the importance of God, and furthered through the use of rectilinear forms, H CHURC reflecting the ordered and structured nature in which the universe was created. “Honesty” is portrayed through the form of the building, which is delineated so as each distinct IER form expresses a different use, whereas an amalgamation BARR NOISE of uses under a single form speaks no truth about its function. Honesty is also portrayed by exposure of the structural systems, and the integration of the mechanical systems into aesthetic elements. Lastly, the building makesCREDIT: reference to the surrounding area and its history through KAIS AL-RAWI - RESPONSIBLE FOR ZONING AND BUILDING form and material application which place it within both the CODE RESEARCH, COLLABORATED ON DETAIL DESIGN, DETAIL MODEL AND PRESENTATION MODEL local and Canadian context.
LITURGICAL FORM THE CHURCH IS THE MEDIUM OF THE LITURGY, MEANING IT IS SACRAMENTAL IN NATURE, THUS THE DESIGN OF THE CHURCH MUST AID GODS REVELATION
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CONSONANTIA INTEGRETAS MEANS PERFECTION, AND SINCE LIGHT IS THE SYMBOL OF JESUS CHRIST, THE MOST PERFECT BEING, LIGHT SYMBOLISM IS INCORPORATED IN THE DESIGN OF THE CHURCH
CLARITAS MEANS CLARITY, WHICH MEANS A CHURCH MUST LOOK LIKE A CHURCH, WHICH CAN BE OFTEN CHARACTERIZED BY ITS FORM
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CONSONANTIA MEANS ORDER, WHICH IS WHY A CHURCH MUST COMMUNICATE THAT GOD IS ABOVE ALL, AND THAT THE UNIVERSE WAS DESIGNED IN AN ORDERED MANNER
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CONSONANTIA THE DESIGN OF THE CHURCH MUST REFLECT THE ORDER OF THE WORLD. THIS IS WHY THE INTERIOR SPACES ARE VAST AND HIGH SYMBOLIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF GOD AND HIS CHURCH. FURTHERMORE, SINCE THE WORLD WAS DESIGNED IN AN ORDERLY MANNER, THE DESIGN OF THE CHURCH MUST REFLECT THIS ORDER THROUGH THE USE OF GRID SYSTEMS AND STRAIGHT FORWARD FORMS.
INTEGRAS IN ORDER TO SYMBOLIZE PERFECTION, LIGHT SYMBOLS ARE USED EXTENSIVELY THROUGHOUT THE DESIGN OF THE CHURCH. THE EXTERIOR LOUVRE SYSTEMS CREATES DRAMATIC LIGHTING EFFECTS WITHIN INTERIOR, THE CHURCH LIGHTS UP AT NIGHT, SHADOWS CAST ARE CAST TO CREATE SYMBOLS, AND OPENING ARE LOCATED TO EMPHASIZE IMPORTANT AREAS
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WALL ASSEMBLY MODEL
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WEEPING TILE CONCRETE COLUMN 500 X 300 AIR INTAKE GLULAM COLUMN CONNECTION GLULAM COLUMN EXTERIOR POND IN PRECAST CONCRETE 100mm PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL 25mm AIR SPACE 75mm XPS PEEL AND STICK AB/VB 300mm CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL 100mm PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL 25mm AIR SPACE 75mm XPS PEEL AND STICK AB/VB 200mm CONCRETE WALL 25mm SKY LIGHT WITH IGU
10. 30mm BALLAST ROOFING MEMBRANE 20mm PLYWOOD 285mm FIBRE BATT INSULATION / PREENGINEERED I-JOISTS AB/VB 20mm PLYWOOD 25mm FINISHED WOOD PANELS 11. WOODEN MULLION WITH STRUCTURAL SILICONE JOINT 12. WOODEN LOUVRE SYSTEM 13. 25mm IGU 14. STEEL LOUVRE CONNECTION 15. GLULAM BEAM AND RAFTER CONNECTION WITH AIR EXHAUSTED INTEGRATED WITHIN 16. CORRUGATED METAL ROOF EAVE PROTECTION MEMBRANE 285 FIBRE BATT INSULATION AB/VB 20mm PLYWOOD 25 FINISHED WOOD 17. SKY LIGHT ALUMINUM SILL 18. 25mm SKY LIGHT IGU 19. SKY LIGHT ALUMINUM RIDGE 20. SUPPORT FOR SKY LIGHT 21. STEEL RIDGE GLULAM CONNECTION
WALL SECTION SCALE 1:50 KON-TEKSTS
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