ryan turner
architecture portfolio | 2020
professional projects
675 north road
02
1967 hastings
04
johnson st gateway
06
99th street
08
swank estate
10
cascade canopies
12
tube house
14
675 north road
unified language
residential mixed-use assistant project manager | alan boniface architecture| 2018-2020 revit
accentuated lobbies
geometric slices
floor-plate development
typical floor plan
675 North Road is a mixed-use development comprised of a 45 storey condo tower, 18 storey rental tower and a retail base. The project’s large size is simplified by the implementation of a perimeter ribbon that unifies the geometry of the towers and podium. The ribbon’s staggered openings vary in size to accommodate and accentuate balconies, living spaces, amenity rooms and retail units. The incorporation of the ribbon led to a rectilinear architectural language for the towers, as reinforced by the initial concept sketches from 2018.
concept sketches
usable green space
1967 hastings
residential mixed-use lead designer | DIALOG | 2017 revit
programmatic distribution
1967 E Hastings is a mixed-use development comprised of retail, rental dwelling units and live/ work units. It is located in a unique area of East Vancouver, wedged between industrial and residential zones. The site’s extreme slopes to the north-west create unique opportunities for lane access and roof terraces. An array of setbacks for different uses and different heights greatly influenced the building’s resulting form.
residential setback
area optimization
penthouse + amenity stepped frontage along street
transitioning building he ights patter h t s o n o of b ight saw-t uilding he
cascade to industrial
affordable living retail base live/work + laneway
24.3m (typ.)
johnson st. gateway
intersecting volumes
residential mixed-use DIALOG | 2017 revit
public access
undulating facade
Located at the main entrance of the new Johnson Street Bridge in old town Victoria, BC this project’s proximity to the “old town” posed several architectural challenges. Initial design proposals were produced by separate architecture firms but were unsuccessful. The project was later passed to Dialog to refine the design. Dialog’s submission to the city was comprised of a simple mass wrapping along the site with a public passage leading to internal restored heritage buildings. The design offers numerous improvements to the public realm and community.
plan | level
02
retail modulation
99th street
conform to setbacks
residential high-rise dialog | 2017 revit
cater towards view
optimize view
With a dense downtown and sprawling suburbs, Edmonton follows traits common to most North American cities. The 99th Street Tower is uniquely located outside the downtown core, on the south side of the Saskatchewan River. This juxtaposition creates rare opportunities for stunning views of the river and back towards downtown Edmonton. The tower’s floor plate is designed to capture these views for its residents, while resulting in an aggressive architectural form.
downtown view
express form
swank estate
plan | level
01
dwelling freelance designer| 2015 - 2017 revit
plan | level
02
As a freelance designer, I was involved in a commission to design a custom retirement home in Grand Forks, British Columbia. The house is perched at the highest point of the site to maximize southern views and solar exposure. Having the main living spaces on a walk-out second floor, provides a strong combination of livability and stunning views. The house features a unique steel floor joist structure, maximizes cross ventilation and there is a large accessory building to store the owner’s glider.
section | n/s
cascade canopies
section
competition - short listed partner - yanja tumurbaatar | 2019 sketchup, realflow, 3ds max, adobe suite
rising water level
water is released
It’s another classic rainy day in Vancouver, and of course, there’s no umbrella or canopy to be found. This unique-looking structure with shiny rings catches attention for passersby to seek shelter under it. The rings contain a “krishna siphon” as rain water fills to a certain level, it suddenly releases as a thin wall of water, falling towards the ground. This playful feature contains no moving parts and also enhances existing public space.
site plan
tube house
competition - people’s choice lead designer | DA architects + planners | 2014 v-ray, sketchup, adobe suite
10’
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10
10’
subdivided grid
journey & goal
unfolded section
modular construction
At DA Architects + Planners, I was given the opportunity to submit my own entry for the Canfor Playhouse Competition. The life of a child is based on discovering the unknown. You approach the Tube House. What is it? Why is it here? At its base, a bright frame highlights a single entrance, inspiring you to explore further. A unique pathway is constructed in a 3-dimensional grid, creating areas to explore: inside, above and beneath the structure. Obstacles challenge you from all directions, slowing your progress toward the summit. At last. You made it. You enjoy the view for a few minutes before shooting down the slide, back to earth.
utilization of geometry
academic projects
symbionexus
18
a new story...
24
lahar rumah
30
turvasauna
38
music brewing
40
precipice wedge
50
residencia bau
56
symbionexus
urban ecology research centre university of calgary | 2014 rhinoceros, grasshopper, v-ray, adobe suite
*finalist - ASA international design competition The Symbionexus is a structural, interdependent network of interconnected nodes interfaced symbiotically into the surrounding urban context. Resembling a living organism, each cell acts as one specialized node in a holistic relationship that renders the system both efficient and adaptive. Solar energy is harnessed via a plexus filled with circulating algae, supplying sustenance for each cell to utilize and transfer into the network. The building’s secondary function is an interactive footbridge across the erratic Bow River. Depending on their functions within the network, each cell responds to either open up, close off, float or transform in reaction to the changing river levels.
program distribution
section | n/s
urbanity nature
urbanity nature
humanity
urban ecology
connect to context
biomass exposure
research
education humanity
symbiosis
biomass
food
energy
operations water
food
exposure
research
education
operations
energy
program
water
nexus
ecological interfaces
parametric form
CO2
+ H2O
O2 + H2O + H2
contaminated
algae as energy
purified
opportunity
contributions
tubes
y x (x<y)
mesh structure
centroids
connections
efficiency
offset
smoothen
organic geometry
public
semi-public
private
efficient structure
suspended
integration
identification
branching
termination
systems
seating
wall
interfaces
feature
way-finding
steps
algae tubes
argon gas
winter
summer
operable
recycled materials
solar exposure
adaptability
insulation
dissipation
natural ventilation
sustainability
skin exoskeleton
arteries
systems
extremities organs
a new story...
interactive museum | partner - ronli mak university of calgary | 2015 revit, sketchup, v-ray, adobe suite
*first prize - international vectorworks design scholarship competition
evolving spiral
underground parking
personal interpretations
story-based landscape
?
homogeneity tribal/artifact
literary
performance
motion picture
archetypal assumption
folktale evolution
lobby
event space
programmatic concept
blurred interpretation
This project speaks to the significance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;folktalesâ&#x20AC;? by alluding to their evolving thematic interpretations through time and various media. Typical architectural elements of light, space and orientation are challenged by driving the building deep underground, evoking wonder, mystery and excitement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as expressed in a folktale. The general massing resembles a spiral of multiple passages carving their way into the terrain, allowing occupants to determine their own path, without any hint of what may lay ahead. The final destination, the event space, becomes the place for occupants to partake and reflect on their own interpretation of folktales as derived from their unique journey through the building.
contextual connections
wood model Interior
outdoor events
exhibition hall
story telling
event space
lahar rumah
volcanic architecture university of calgary | senior studio mt. marapi, indonesia | 2016
*winner - interpreting architecture: an exhibit
mt. merapi indonesia
Lahars
3200°C 1600°C Lava Flow 800°C 400°C 200°C 100°C Landslides
eruption activities
melting points
Ceramic
Concrete
Steel
Brick
Iron
Silicone
Paper
Wood
Lava Flows Lahars Landslides
50°C 0°C
Lava
Acrylic
2010
1998
1992
1979
Op
portunity
Lahars
1968
Rich soil created by volcanic ash ejected from one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Mount Merapi in Indonesia, has spurred the development of associated dense agricultural villages. As a result, local residents face the threat of losing their homes and livelihoods to the destructive impacts of lava flows. Lahar-rumah is a project that responds to these flows by either capturing or focusing the flow of lava over volatile terrain to create caves, extruded walls and hollow terraces out of solidified lava. Over time, the configuration of these structures evolve to adapt, grow, or act in a protective manner in harmony with volcanic eruptions. It is an ever-evolving environment that provides both productive and living spaces for the local population.
landslides
historical flows
bubble caves stretch
state change
extruded walls
spread
protect bubbles
collect folds
focus reactive architecture local conditions
hollowed terraces rapid cooling material effect
flow optimization
on rivers converging flows
steep land on undeveloped land
invulnerable diverging flows lava flows vulnerable vulnerability
shallow land
on villages
local conditions regional conditions
land slopes
on farms land conditions
water tanks
bubble caves
underground tanks
eruption
releasing pressure
hydraulic ram
extruded walls
platform
eruption
releasing pressure
hollowed terraces
retaining walls
eruption
cool
Upon conducting a series of material analyses using analogue materials to lava, three modes of creating space were discovered. These tests confirmed that bubble caves, extruded walls and hollowed terraces can be constructed out of solidified lava, producing functional spaces for residential habitation. These three systems are strategically placed on undeveloped terrain surrounding Mount Merapi.
reclaim & inhabit
reclaim & inhabit
drain & inhabit
test area
turvasauna A typical ski-in ski-out shelter acts simply as a place of refuge, providing seclusion from the outdoors. The Turvasauna challenges this concept by directing public spaces outwards and the private spaces into a central al fresco courtyard which provides a place for secluded enjoyment of the outdoor environment. Inspired by Finnish tradition, the sauna is positioned adjacent to the central courtyard allowing overheated occupants to dive directly into a private ice-water pool.
hillside intervention
unraveled section
vacation home university of calgary | 2015 v-ray, adobe suite, sketchup
nourish washroom outdoors sauna rest 0:00
6:00
12:00
n
w n
o w
s o
s
18:00
daily lifestyle
program distribution
ski-in, ski-out
private courtyard
r r
u
u
wooden louvers
music brewing
central focus
compose
learn symbiotic community
rehearse
brew perform
music process
distribute
brewing process
cantilever & extrusion
creation
expression
parti section
rooftop amenities
music process
harvest
symbiotic community
learn
brewing process
This project redefines the concept of a performance venue by creating a symbiotic community of local musicians and craft beer connoisseurs. Commonalities of both the brewing and music creation processes dictate the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hierarchal layout with the creative aspects of the two disciplines located on opposing sides of the central Brewsic Hall. Seeds of musical expression are brought to fruition in the rehearsal suites while on the neighbouring side, artisans and patrons combine specialized rooftop grown ingredients to create hand-crafted beer. The Brewsic Hall plays host to the culmination of both artistic cycles, providing the common space for live music and specialty draught to be experienced by all.
multi-use facility bcit | 2012/2013 revit, adobe suite, sketchup
creation
music process
brewsic hall
brewing process
support spaces
embellish forms
hops “beer sud” screen promotions The façade treatment symbolically represents the essence of both the music and brewing processes. An adorned, articulated screen wraps the two wings, portraying beer suds on the south side and sound waves on the north. Cedar, a traditional west coast construction material, is utilized to highlight the building’s expressive extrusions. The projection screen of the Brewsic Hall faces the eastern courtyard, acting as a visual conduit, presenting the inner activities of the building to the outside world.
copper flue green roof industrial brick
elevation | south
reverb maximum
reverb target reverb minimum 100Hz
1kHz
10kHz
acoustic analysis
elevation | west
corrugated steel â&#x20AC;&#x153;sound waveâ&#x20AC;? screen cedar
hops projection screen stramp
elevation | north
elevation | east summer sun winter sun
section | microbrewery
microbrewery
u-brew class
brewsic hall
rehearsal space
music class
green room
rooftop performance
precipice wedge
spacial juxtaposition
As a higher percentage of mankind migrates to urban settings, many people become less connected to the natural environment. This project provides a disparate contrast to the urban environment by immersing its residents in the sensory experiences of nature. Cantilevered from the ravine edge, the dwelling straddles the interface between forest and creek. Sheltered, private spaces with small openings and dense walls reflect the shaded, peaceful and cool attributes of the forest. In juxtaposition, exposed public spaces with large openings reveal the warm natural sunlight and raging creek below. Engrossed in nature and surrounded by its contrasts, this project speaks to the elemental need in all of us to feel connected to the Earth.
dwelling bcit | 2011 v-ray, adobe suite, sketchup
cantilever & counterweight
focused view
peaceful forest juxtaposed dwelling raging creek
parti diagram
accentuate form
presentation model
forest cool, quiet, shaded, private
entry space
rest spaces
creek warm, loud, bright, public
retreat spaces
gather spaces
residencia bau
infill workspaces Although currently possessing an economy largely dependent on tourism and innovation, Barcelona has undergone a multitude of transformations since the 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Sant Marti, a former industrial area, showcases this transitional evolution as it undergoes ambitious urban redevelopment. Adaptive reuse of a city block is thoroughly assessed and the remainder of the site is infilled with one story of university and innovation work spaces. Next, housing for young professionals and graduate students is positioned on top, oriented with opportunistic cut lines derived from historic urban geometries. These cuts lead to a verdant public courtyard that incorporates a large tree atop a mound as a focal point â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fostering the outdoor gathering and commingling of university students, professionals and the public.
residential & office university of calgary | 2015 v-ray, adobe suite, sketchup
organizational cuts
communal housing
live
live interact
graduate student
young professional
study
work
entry bioswale passage
contextual considerations
graduate student housing
photovoltaic glazing steel frame wood louvers curtain wall brick shear walls
young professional housing
University life is typically structured as a relatively discrete prelude to professional life. Residència BAU challenges this assumption by encouraging interaction and dialog linking graduate students and young professionals. Shared work and living spaces throughout the entire building result in an enriching environment, in which graduate students and young professionals can thrive, learning from and collaborating with each other. The workspaces promote equality, openness and flexibility by providing desks that can be arranged into nodes, providing flexible space for diverse groups. Mixed dwellings orient towards a shared interaction zone. Acting as a communal living room, this space provides amenities such as entertainment facilities, games and dining tables.
building section
roller shade on glazed doors corrugated cement board from local distributors thermally-broken aluminum-framed windows glass guard with aluminum top rail unobstructed view from interior roller shade on glazing reduces glare
overhang provides privacy perforated steel drop ceiling conceals HVAC curtain wall with wooden louvers controls views and minimizes glare
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