MITCHELL MARTYN Selected Works
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MITCHELL MARTYN Hi! Thanks for taking the time to look at my selected works. Throughout this portfolio you will find projects from both my previous school works and professional works. During all of my schooling and co-op placements I am constantly striving to develop my skills to be able to inherently create projects that speak to the individual as well as the masses. I believe that architecture should not only look great, but have a sense of practicality and rationalism to it. Something useful does not have to be boring yet something beautiful does not have to be extravagant. I hope to bring these ideals into the office place and future school terms to continue exploring what it means to design architecture that inspires individuals, masses and cultures. In the past I have been fortunate to work on all aspects of design within a variety of placements, learning everything from concept development to detail drawing. Being able to get my hands into each aspect of the design process during coop placements has opened my eyes to the endless possibility of design and the reason for and against all decisions along the way. I aspire to make excellent contributions to any team that I am a part of with the skills and ideals I have developed to date. Please read through and enjoy. All the best, Mitchell Martyn
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Boyant Test Pavillion Living Gallery Schefferville Commons Connectivity
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CN Tower Reboot Kinoomaadziwin Education Body
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Photography
RESUME mitchell.martyn@gmail.com 705.492.6629
EDUCATION September 2014 - Present
University of Waterloo School of Architecture Candidate for a Bachelor of Architectural Studies; Honours Co-op.
WORK EXPERIENCE January - August, 2018
Cumulus Architects - Toronto, ON Designed a project from schematic design to construction document submission Coordinated with clients and partner firms on project design elements Created presentation drawings, diagrams and feasability studies for upcoming projects
May - August, 2017
Mitchell Jensen Architects - North Bay, ON Collaborated with partners and project managers to complete various projects Developed detail drawing sets for multiple building additions Produced working models to develop design options for an office/commercial space
May - August, 2015
Attended site visits of buildings under construction by the firm Assisted with technical and detail drawings Completed renders and images for presentations
September - December, 2016
Farrow Partners - Toronto, ON Worked with the partner and other student to develop two institutional projects Completed renderings, design drawings and diagrams for project reports Created models for client presentations
January - April, 2016
Robert A.M. Stern Architects LLP - New York, NY Developed designs with a project for two large scale mixed use master plans Lead a model making team to create model sets for the final master plan presentations Coordinated and created drawings for client presentations
TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficient
AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office
Knowledgeable
Rhino, VRay, Photoshop, Hand Drafting, Model Building, Premiere
Learning
Grasshopper, Houdini, Lumion
BUOYANT TEST PAVILLION During my 3B term at the University of Waterloo I was fortunate to partake in an elective titled "Amphibious Architecture". The course related to the study of buoyant architecture and it's applications in various floodplain regions in Canada, the USA and as far as Vietnam. This project was developed as an in class competition to produce a pavillion to showcase the effects of buoyant architecture and ease of access for retrofitting existing structures. Following the competition, our team worked to develop the pavillion further and begin to provide detailing and a basis of working drawings. After our term was completed, other students at the University of Waterloo finished detailing and constructed the pavillion. It is now being displayed at the main campus for a year to showcase the design and technology behind boyant architecture.
top of A-frame 15’2”
u/s of beam 9’4” u/s of roof panel 8’7”
top of dock float 2’0”
Pavillion Elevations - 1/4” = 1’0”
top of A-frame top of A-frame 15’2”
15’2”
u/s of beam u/s of beam 9’4”
9’4”
u/s of roofu/s panel of roof panel 8’7”
8’7”
top of docktop float of dock float 2’0”
2’0”
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3’9” 13/4” 13/4”
81/2”
13/4”
18”
13/4”
81/2”
13/4” 13/4”
Roof Panel Plan/Section
Roof Panel Section and Plan Detail - NTS Floor Panel Floor Panel Plan/Section Section and Plan Detail - NTS Roof Panel
Roof Panel
4’ 13/4”
1’93/8”
13/4”
Floor Panel
Floor Panel
Modular Frame Axo
Modular Frame Axo
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1’93/8”
13/4”
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LIVING GALLERY Our 2A studio was focused on combining low-cost residential living with another function. Throughout the term we studied examples of these types of buildings which eventually lead to my inspiration for the final project. For this project I designed a living complex that doubles as art studios for the residents. The purpose is to have convertible studio spaces attached to the residences to allow for a space that is truly live/work compatible. Through the exploration of the convertible spaces within each unit, a variety of spatial hierarchies are created. Being able to see the open studio spaces from the road below creates a sense of intrigue and draws passerby into the welcoming studios of resident artists. If they choose, they can work privately within their studio, host an intimate gathering or open their personal space to the public. This project was another way I explored the connection between private and public space and the effort to create convertible spaces that are influenced by the occupant’s wishes.
Front Elevation
Section A
Side Elevation
Section B
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Unit Section
Unit Plan
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Unit Perspective
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SCHEFFERVILLE COMMONS In northern climates, wind and snow are major factors in the designing of new projects. After having looked at examples by Ralph Erskine and in person in the town of Fermont, I wanted to propose a project that would act to engage a spinal core of the city as well as providing this wind blocking ability. In the project there are several different strategies at play: the typical windscreen design, a programmatic “skin�, and intersection of public program. For the design of a windscreen, the project is located on the northern side of a large area of existing residential houses. This blocks the prevailing north winds from continuing into the town, providing a nicer experience while walking along the main street. Within the building, I have incorporated a skin of spaces and facade strategies that act to mitigate the climatic effects through more of a passive manner. These spaces include hallways, winter gardens and common spaces which can be heated more passively, as well as enclosed balconies. On the ground floor, public space is interspersed across the plan, bridging the heavy bar of the windscreen and drawing program out to the northern side of the project. Through this activation of the street edge and waters edge, the aim is that the community takes advantage of the space in all seasons.
IVUJUVIK SALLUIT
KANGIQSUJUAQ QUATAQ AKULIVIK
KANGIRSUK
PUVIRNITUQ
AUPALUK
TASIUJAQ
KANGIQSUALUJJAQ
INUKJUAK KUUJJUAQ
UMIUJAQ
KUUJUARAPIK
SCHEFFERVILLE
S PROPO
ED PIP
RADDISON
ELINE
FERMONT
CHISASIBI
LABRADOR CITY & WABUSH
EASTMAIN NEMISCAU FORT-RUPERT
MISTISSINI MATAGAMI
SEPT-ILES PORT CARTIER
CHIBOUGAMAU
WASWANIPI CHAPAIS
NATASHQUAN
BAIE-COMEAU MATANE SAGUENAY
ROUYN-NORANDA VAL D’OR
GASPE
RIMOUSKI RIVIERE-DU-LOUP LA POCATIERE
SHAWINIGAN
QUEBEC CITY
TROIS-RIVIERES DRUMMONDVILLE MONTREAL GATINEAU
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Exterior Axonometric
Ground Floor Plan
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North Elevation
South Elevation
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Section A
Section B
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CONNECTION The driving idea behind my project is the creation of a path through the site, forming a series of courtyards and moments along the way. Each courtyard and moment are surrounded on the ground floor by a different type of program: group workshops, market and cafe space and residential. The location of this specific site is such that the southern end is cut off by the train tracks, albeit connected by one of the allocated green bridges. Between myself and the neighboring site, we located our residential areas towards this southern piece in order to create a new residential fabric. The northern portion of the site is dedicated to the innovation hub with programs such as workshops, start-up office spaces, bookable space, market halls and a public auditorium. Throughout this project, I strove to explore the connections between private and public spaces through the creation of an entirely open ground plane. Privately rented spaces can be interacted with by pedestrian traffic as a display of art and culture from the various programs within the project.
Ground Floor Plan
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Building Section 1
Building Section 2
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Sectional Perspective
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Exterior Perspective
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CN TOWER REBOOT Project by Cumulus Architects, Toronto, ON. While at Cumulus Architects for a work term placement, I had the opportunity to contribute to the CN Tower Reboot, a multi-phase project that is renovating and updating the observation levels of the CN Tower. During my time on the project I was able to help with rendering and visualization of the new space. A main contribution to the project was in the form of the built in seating located in the main viewing space. The bench is made of two different tones of Corrian with the city of Toronto street grid CNC'ed into the surface. Throughout the design of the bench I produced visualization and diagrams to illustrate the design, detail drawings and 3D models of the bench. Finally, I designed and produced the layout and style of the city grid to be inlaid in the bench, doing design drawings and production drawings as well as creating the CNC cut files to provide to the manufacturer.
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428
1' - 4 7
1/2'' CORIAN SURFACES
6 5/8"
346
1' - 1 5/8"
A-1
435
PLYWOOD GABLES W/ BLOCK EITHER SIDE (TYP)
5084 16' - 8 1/8"
5084
16' - 8 1/8"
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1' - 5 1/8"
170
3/4'' PLY
LAYER 1
1490 4' - 10 5/8 "
1510
4' - 11 1/2"
6 A-1
5 8 A-1
HSS BEYOND METAL PLATE BEYOND
4 A-1
Feature Bench Floor Plan 1 : 50
227 8 7/8"
MATERIALS TO MEET CAN/ULC-S102, STAND METHOD OF TEST FOR SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLIES
1 : 10
LAYER 4
VA
VARIES
PHONE CHARGING TRANSMITTER (QUANTITY TO BE DETERMINED B
SEAM LINE
519 1' - 8 3/8"
1/2'' CORIAN SURFACES)
1/4" 43 1 3/4"
7 1/2"
190
465
327
1' - 6
LAYER 3 4 SEGMENTS
MATERIALS TO MEET CAN/ULC-S102, STAND METHOD OF TEST FOR SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLIES
WOOD BLOCK
JOINT TO BE S
539 1' - 9 1/4"
266 10 1/2"
231 9 1/8"
SEAM LINE
1' - 0 7/8"
MATERIALS TO MEET CAN/ULC-S102, STAND METHOD OF TEST FOR SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLIES
SEAM LINE
Cross Section At R
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SEGMENTS TO FIT IN EXISTING ELEVATORS
PLYWOOD GA BEYOND
DETERMINE STRUC BASE ON LOAD R
PLYWOOD GABLES (TYP.)
SEAM LINE
BLOCKING AS REQ'D
875
0 2' - 1
1/2"
435 178 7"
MATERIALS TO MEET CAN/ULC-S102, STAND METHOD OF TEST FOR SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLIES
METAL GROUND
LAYER 2 4 SEGMENTS
STEEL ANGLE WELDED TO HSS FRAMING HSS BRACING
43 1 3/4 "
400 1' - 3 3/4"
900 2' - 1 1 1/2 "
43 " 1 3/4
1445 4' - 8 7/8"
1467
SEAM LINE
4' - 9 3/4"
SEAM LINE
1' - 5 1/8"
1
377
1' - 2 7
Section At Bench
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1 : 10
7 A-1 SEAM LINE
6
SEAM LINE
" 1442 4' - 8 3/4
1461
SEAM LINE
4' - 9 1/2"
A-1
SEAM LINE
43 " 1 3/4
4
873
0 2' - 1
A-1
5 8 A-1
VARIES
LAYER 1 4 SEGMENTS
3/8"
1/2'' CORIAN SURFACES)
Sectional Plan Through Layers 1 : 50 GARBAGE AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES 2
INTERLAYERED CITY GRAPHIC BY CORIAN ON HORIZONTAL SURFACES. GRAPHIC TBD BY CLIENT
LAYER 2
TRANSMITTER LOCATION FOR CHARGING SURFACE BY CORIAN QUANTITY TO BE DETERMINED BY CLIENT
LAYER 3
SEAM LINE
SEAM LINE
LAYER 4
SEAM LINE SEAM LINE
BLOCKING AS REQ'D METAL GROUND
LAYER 1
LAYER 2
LAYER 3
PHONE CH (QUANTITY
LAYER 4
2
VARIES
SEAM LINE
LAYER 1 GARBAGE AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES 1
3
Axonometric View of Feature Bench 1 : 50
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Feature Bench At S 1 : 10
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KINOOMAADZIWIN EDUCATION BODY Project by Mitchell Jensen Architects, North Bay, ON. During the summer after our 3A term I had the opportunity to work once again with Mitchell Jensen Architects based out of North Bay. This project was a great opportunity to dive into the project right from the beginning, working together with one of the partners on a lot of in depth design decisions. Working on design elements such as the exterior columns and feature trusses, and design elements of the public and private meeting spaces. Work created for the project was completed mainly in AutoCAD and Photoshop, creating a back and forth with the partner to develop the design of the project.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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