Portfolio by Mike Taylor

MIKE TAYLOR PORTFOLIO

CONTENTS CV FIELD HOUSE SHIPPING CONTAINER VACATION HOME PAPER FLOWER GARDEN AFFORDABLE STUDENT HOUSING SET CHAIR FASHION DESIGNS

MIKE TAYLOR

587-436-4671 mktaylor9@gmail.com behance.net/mktaylor

M.Arch | B.EnD | B.EDS

EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION:

AWARDS: University of Calgary (M.Arch)

Dalhousie University (B.EDS)

September 2014 - June 2016

Graduate work in Architecture with an Aaverage in work each semester

Integrated coursework in lighting, structures, mechanical systems, and conceptual charrettes to supplement design, theory, and building science curriculum

Model Maker | August 2015 Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative

Worked as a part of a five-person team creating a large-scale 1:100 model in wood and card stock

Created a dynamic, 8’ diameter model of a multi-building design, its surrounding landscape, and its integrating with the existing master-plan

Studio-based education supplemented by technology, representation, professional practice, and history courses. Hands-on experience with design-build and construction projects.

Two years of studio-oriented design education, with a focus on architectural and landscape architectural design principles.

Two years of arts education, with a variety of courses in economics, visual arts, history, geography, English, and classical studies

Designer | Jan -Aug 2014

Worked on conceptual, schematic, design development, and contract documents stages of high end residential projects Created space planning studies, floorplans, construction details, renderings, and technical drawings Created 3D models and renderings for community outreach and client reception Made development and building permit applications, as well as client proposal packages

Developed site plans and master plans for large, multi-building designs

Created 3D site and building models for renderings and “live” presentations to clients

Created presentation packages for competition submissions, client presentation, and design development permit applications

Conceptual Design

ArchiCAD

Schematic Design

Rhinoceros 3D

Physical and Digital Modeling

Google SketchUp

Graphic Design

Vray Render and Maxwell Render

Space planning

Adobe Creative Suite

Site Planning

Grasshopper & Parametric Modeling

Designer | Sept - Dec 2011

Gibbs Gage Architecture Calgary, AB

AutoCAD 2015

(Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Alberta Graduate Student Scholarship 2016 Illuminating Engineering Society Calgary: Best Student Project Award 2016 Commendation for Excellent Academic Standing in each semester of my Master’s Degree 2015 - 2016

Co-op Student | Sept - Dec 2012

Richard Lindseth Architecture Calgary, AB

SKILLS + PROFICIENCIES

University of British Columbia (B.EnD) January 2006 - May 2010

January 2012 - May 2013

Layout

Sturgess Architecture Calgary, AB

Built architectural models in a variety of materials, from both metric and imperial drawing sets

Created three-dimensional models in Rhino and SketchUp from working drawing sets, sketches, and charette drawings

Created competition submission packages for the Governor General’s Medals, The Progressive Architecture Awards, the Canadian Architect Awards, and Architectural Review Future Projects Awards

FIELD HOUSE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

This project proposes a community centre building to accompany the Halifax Oval, a skating rink and running track located on the Halifax Common. The community centre combines facilities for the skating rink, such as a skate rental and warming area, with an art gallery and creative camp. The building provides a flexible space for artists to work and stay, as well as an exhibition space for them to display their work. The artistic and community spaces will act as a focal point for the neighbourhood, and provide a space for communal gathering and recreation.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

1. public washroom 2. gallery space 3. classroom/flexible working space 4. skate rental 5.warming area 6. entrance

1. artist rooms 2. working/flex spaces 3. dining 4. kitchen

RINK AND EXTERIOR

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

3 4

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

SHORT SECTION THROUGH RENTAL AND WARMING AREAS

ROOF BEAM CONNECTION

BEAM CONNECTION

BUILDING SECTION

SKATE RENTAL AND WARMING AREA

SHIPPING CONTAINER VACATION HOME

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

11 S ACCES BEACH

4 1

9 8

10 12

MAIN FLOOR AND SITE 1 kitchen 2 dining 3 living 4 library and office 5 additional storage 6 mechanical and storage

7 washroom 8 master bedroom 9 deck 10 pool overlooking ocean 11 access to beach 12 backyard

The shipping container vacation house is located on a very steep cliff-side site overlooking Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. The house is oriented towards views of the beach and ocean, while also turning away from the noisy traffic of the surrounding neighbourhood. The kitchen and living areas open onto a deck, barbecue area, and the adjacent swimming pool floats over the edge of the cliff, providing a unique perspective of the beach below. A rooftop terrace is accessible from the upper-level guest rooms and hallway, while the master bedroom has a walkout into the backyard.

This project was part of a competition to showcase the viability of shipping containers as architectural materials. I found, in the course of my design, that the frame of the containers was the most useful part, providing a stable, lightweight frame with very human dimensions. The containers do not, however, provide much in the way of insulation, interior finishing, or weatherproofing. As such, this design features a shipping container frame, with inset stud and curtain walls. Frames were left bare in the interior of the building, to hint at the structure of the building

1 ELOW OPEN TO B

2 3 4

UPPER FLOOR 1 library loft 2 main entrance 3 guest bedroom 4 guest bedroom 5 open laundry 6 garage

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

BUILDING SECTION

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

SITE PLAN 1:1000

PLAN 1:200

PAPER FLOWER GARDEN

SECTION 1:100

FOLDING A PAPER LILY

The paper flower garden was designed as both a physical space and grieving ritual to help mourners overcome the loss of loved ones. They write their feelings down on a piece of paper, which is then folded into a lily. The lily is then “planted” in the rock garden. Over time, the paper lilies dissolve in the rain, blow away in the wind, or get eaten by animals, releasing the mourner’s emotions into the world. The built space is meant to separate mourners from their regular environment, and create a safe, reverent space for them to perform their ritual.

AFFORDABLE STUDENT HOUSING This prototype explores the concept of affordable student housing in Vancouver. Tasked with creating student dormitories for two in less than 50 square metres, I proposed a system of kinetic millwork boxes, that allow students to separate the apartment into bedrooms at night, while using the same spaces for other tasks during the day. In this way, I was able to achieve a series of dormitories for two in just 36 square metres.

SECTION LINE

1:50

TYPICAL ROOM - 36m2 PLAN

MILLWORK FURNISHING

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

TYPICAL ROOM SECTION

SET CHAIR This chair is the product of a one week intensive product design, as a part of one of my studio classes. In 6 days, we were to design and build a chair for a cinema director working in our building. We were given one sheet of half-inch plywood, and could not use any glue of mechanical fasteners. As a result, I designed a chair that disassembles easily and quickly, and can be used comfortably for hours at a time. It packs flat, is easy to ship, and can be stored in relatively small spaces.

1 3 2 1 seat 2 side panel 3 braces

4 back panel 5 wedges 1

FASHION DESIGNS WITH NIKKI ROSYCHUK

As part of a charity event to raise awareness about womens’ issues, I was asked to help design two dresses for the theme “fashion is freedom”. I designed the first dress, shown on the left, along with the veil and airbrush tattoos that accompanied it. I also built the skirt for the newspaper dress, while my partner designed the top of the dress and the other ornamentation. WRAP DRESS

BLACK SPANDEX AIRBRUSH TATTOOS COPPER WIRE

NEWSPAPER DRESS NEWSPAPER TRASH BAGS ELECTRICAL TAPE

VEIL DETAIL

NEWSPAPER DRESS DETAIL

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