Sam Ghantous Portfolio '11

SAM GHANTOUS PORTFOLIO ‘11

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PROFESSIONAL WORK

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SAM GHANTOUS TO PORTFOLIO POR P OR RT O ‘11 1

Sam N. Ghantous

1- 48 Manchester Ave., Toronto, ON, M6G 1V3 905 0599 0907 samghantous@gmail.com EDUCATION

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2011

June 2011-January 2012 (Anticipated)

RAD|Lab Installation Designer

Come Up To My Room Private

Room Installation, Gladstone, Toronto

http://ryearchdesignlab.blogspot.com/

Bachelor of Architectural Science Ryerson University

WORK EXPERIENCE September 2011

Visualization Specialist

JET Architecture Inc., Toronto

Visualization services for the Helsinki

South Harbour proposal September 2010- September 2011

Research Assistant

Vincent Hui- Ryerson Architecture

Worked under internationally renowned

educator on projects such as a mobile

device app for first year architecture

students, graphics for a Steel Design

book for Birkhauser, and a paper

published internationally May-September 2010

Intern Architect

Open Architects Inc., Toronto

Responsible for as built drawings,

design, and permit application

documentation for several renovations

and additions to single family dwellings,

visualization for a mid sized historically

preserved building and detail design for

a golf clubhouse, all in Ontario.

September 2009-September 2010

Editor In Chief

325 Magazine Ryerson Arch.

Managed and edited the direction and

content of a professionally printed

document that surveys the work of

Ryerson Architecture Students.

Summer 2009

Volunteer Construction Worker

Habitat for Humanity Mississauga and

Halton Region, Streetsville & Acton,

Ontario COMPETITIONS “Variable Plaza”, 2011

reStore Competition, Second Place

Sam Ghantous, Faiyaz Khan “Modular Flexibility”, 2011

AIAS IDEX Table Competition

Sam Ghantous, Perry Low “The RU Deck”, 2009

RU Green, Honourable Mention

Janelle Day, Dov Feinmesser, Sam

Ghantous, Dorian Resener, Michael

Rosada, Kayla Ventura

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SKILLS

REFERENCES

Software Proficient in :

-Adobe [CS5] Photoshop, Illustrator,

InDesign

-Acrobat Pro Extended 9

-AutoCad 2012

-Revit Building Information

Modelling 2011

-Rhinoceros 4 NURBS Modeling

-Vray Rendering 1.5

Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint Working Knowledge in:

-Google Sketchup 7

-Grasshopper Generative Modeling

-Catalyst EX Rapid Prototyping Equipment

-Laser Cutter

-3D Printer

Vincent Hui Assistant Professor at Ryerson University Department of Architectural Science Studio Instructor/ Employer (2010-2011) vincent.hui@ryerson.ca 416 979 5000 Ext, 7962

PUBLICATIONS “Please Turn On Your Cell Phones: Integrating M-Learning in First Year Architecture “

Building Technology Educators Society

Proceedings ‘11

Edulearn Proceedings ‘11 “Flip Your City”

325 Magazine 09-10 “Favela Escado”

325 Magazine 08-09

Bob Abrahams Partner and Vice President of OPEN Architects Inc. Employer and supervisor, 2010 boba@openarchitects.ca 647 400 4235

SCUTE

A SKYTRAIN SHELTER- VANCOUVER, BC 2011 STUDIO STEEL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT The armadillo’s scute and carapace embodies the ability to shield and shelter itself by means of an armor that is flexible enough to accommodate various bodily contortions. The proposal is a response to accommodate a platform accessible to the public, providing views to the shore and a reconceived canopy structure for the Main-Science World Skytrain station.

CONTEXTUAL STRATEGY

SITE

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CLADDING- “FOLDED” CORTEN STEEL SHEETS

PRIMARY STRUCTUREEXTRUDED STEEL “T” SECTIONS

SECONDARY STRUCTURE: 3-D STEEL TRUSS SYSTEM

SKYTRAIN CIRCULATION

SKYTRAIN STATION PLATFORM

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM: PUBLIC PLATFORM/VIEWING DECK EXISTING LRT LINE

SUN EXPOSURE TO “SKIN”

COMPONENT “LAYERS”

CROSS SECTION

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VIEW FROM PLATFORM

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

A structural carapace that undulates according to the growth of the platform is generated as a response to sunlight.

What results is a porous membrane of folded weathered steel sheets and three dimensional trussing.

VIEW FROM STREET

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HINGED JOINT, WELDED COR-TEN SHEETS, WELDED TRUSS ROD, SCREWED CAST ADJUSTMENT JOINT, WELDED TRUSS ROD, SCREWED CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED CAST ADJUSTMENT JOINT, WELDED CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED

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META-DETAIL ELEVATION

META-DETAIL PROFILE

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STIFFENER/BOLT PLATE

PLATE, WELDED

TRUSS ROD, SCREWED CAST ADJUSTMENT JOINT, WELDED CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED HINGED JOINT, WELDED COR-TEN SHEETS, WELDED

PLATE, WELDED

HOLLOW STEEL SECTION, BOLTED

EXPLODED VIEW OF META-DETAIL COMPONENTS

The detail scale harnesses the power of the meta-detail. Therefore a universal system accommodates the various formal contortions that define the volume of the canopy while minimizing mass customization on the detail level.

VARIABLE PLAZA

WATERFRONT PUBLIC SPACE - TORONTO, ON 2011 RESTORE COMPETITION SECOND PLACE ENTRY Severed by the Gardiner Expressway from the remaining city to the North, the design understands that it must engage community level objectives along the EastWest axis in order to attract local interests. To create a successful public space the design uses a heuristic model of four primary considerations: public art, comprehensive edges, relevant programming, and flexible spaces to accommodate stable and periodic events.

OCCUPIED TERRAIN

GENERATED TOPOLGY

HARD SCAPE SOFT SCAPE

REMAINING COMPONENTS ON SITE ATTRACTORS

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RESIDENTIAL TOWER

PUBLIC INTERFACE

BENCHES MEDIA WALL

ZONES

ADAPTIVE

CONVERGENT

ECOLOGICAL

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DEVELOPMENT ALONG WATERFRONT CORRIDOR

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SKY BRIDGE A vertical connection over the Gardiner Expressway brings people directly into the plaza.

COMMERCIAL PROGRAM The podium of the tower opens to the plaza and is programmed to interact with visitors and local residents, keeping this space activated.

LIGHTING AND POWER Plaza lighting is provided in a sculptural form to make the plaza safer. These are coupled with power outlets to facilitate various events like concerts and vendors.

INTERFACE WITH STREET A dense gathering zone with large bands of seating defines the edge of the plaza as well as engages with passing pedestrians.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT The plaza is served by street car routes, and has a unique station for the plaza to strengthen the identity of the site.

WATER HYDROLOGY Adequate soft-scaping is provided as well as waterpermeable hard-scaping to ensure ground-water infiltration.

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PUBLIC ART The on-ramp to the Gardiner Expressway is clad in a video-wall to engage local residents both day and night and create a dynamic backdrop to the plaza.

PEDESTRIANS FIRST The portion of Queens Quay Boulevard along the plaza is paved in favour of pedestrians. This gives people the right of way over vehicles and allows a fl uid entrance to the plaza.

PRESERVATION OF TREES Existing trees are maintained and are used as a primary generator for the plaza.

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RESIDENTIAL TOWER Existing parking lot is adapted to corresponding trends which suggest the need for waterfront multifamily housing.

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MEDIA RAMP AT NIGHT

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The media ramp activates the space irrespective of time, season, class, age, or distance, while at the same time being a revenue generator for the site.

TRAPEZE ACT

LIGHTING EFFECTS AND RAPID PROTOTYPING TECHNOLOGIES 2010 DIGITAL TOOLS

Interest in connections and junctures are reminiscent of the responsibilities of the architect but at a new scale. The newfound testing abilities provided through the means of rapid prototyping allowed the project to evolve with the use of various media, including physical iterations to develop the lamp.

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PRIMARY CONNECTION METHOD

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OPEN ARCHITECTS INC.- TORONTO, ON 2010 SUMMER 2010 SUMMER

Stainless Steel Post Stainless Steel Hardware

Stainless Steel Railing

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Single Glass Pane Flashing Tread Beyond

to the city. Another key project involved in was that of a club house in Port Severn where detail development was contributed to.

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Experience at this newly founded four person practice Experience atathis newly found four person practice provided on the supported workflow that was heavily dependent supported a workfl ow that was heavily dependent the use ofunits use of BIM software. Various single familyonhousing BIM software Autodesk’s Revit 2011. Within this framework various were renovated well asrenovated detail development single family housingas units were or added onto on anda Club House in Port Severn. supported by this technology within client meetings and proposals

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Staimless Steel Hardware OIled Wood Railing

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FRAMING HELSINKI

HELSINKI SOUTH HARBOUR PROPOSAL SEPTEMBER 2011, JET ARCHITECTURE INC.- TORONTO,

Building 03 Longitudinal This CompetitionSection involved the development of a

visualization workflow at short notice for an extensive set of sectional drawings to convey the qualities of the design proposal.

SECTION THROUGH SOUTH HARBOUR

PROPOSED GOVERNMENT BUILDING AND PARK

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FAVELA ESCADO

FAVELA ESCADO HORIZONTE,BRAZIL

2009 DESIGN SINGLE FAMILY STUDIO SETTLEMENT- BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL Favela Escado, “escado” meaning steps in Portuguese, is inspired by the steps in the design as a community space, and is the perspective of living in the community but stepping above the impoverished circumstance that are found in these areas. Favela Favela Escado, “escado” meaning steps in Portuguese, Escado exemplifies that a strong community and strong design isdon’t inspired by advanced the stepsconstruction in the design as a community require techniques or limitless space, and is the perspective of living in the community materials, but that this may be achieved through working with one but stepping above thelive. impoverished another to plan and to The proposal circumstances is a plan for four that single family units the Brazilian are found in in these areas. Favela of Belo Horizonte

ROOF PLAN

SITE PLAN

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EXISTING CONTEXT

PROPOSED UNITS

TIAL MODULATION HOUSING COMPLEX CONFIGURATION PROCESS

EXTENTS

CIRCULATION ARTERY

SITELINE ADJUSTMENTS

Strong community and strong design don’t require advanced construction techniques or limitless materials, but may be achieved through working with one another to plan and to live.

“L” UNITS

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TRANSVERSE SECTION

CROSS SECTION

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“STUCCO-WALL” TYPE;

“SERVICE-WALL” TYPE CONSTRUCTION

WALL SECTION

ABSORBER

MIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTTRINITY BELLWOODS, TORONTO Density and activity is generated on this Trinity Bellwoods corner through a mix of multi-family residential units and a Brewpub/ Performance Theatre at grade. By methods of subtraction, the building becomes a material that supports, amplifies, and restricts flows of energy from sound and light, to people and places, through this unique medium.

CIRCULATION CIRCULATION

SUBTRACTION CIRCULATION

PARK

PARK SUBTRACTION VIEW VIEW

CIRCULATION SUBTRACTION SUBTRACTION

SUBTRACTION

PARK

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PARK PROGRAM PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL

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STRUCTURAL STRUCTURAL SITE ENVIRONMENTAL

PROGRAM

STRUCTURAL SKIN SKIN

SKIN PROGRAM

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SKIN

SERVICES BLOCK

RESIDENTIAL TERRACES

GRADE

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PERFORMANCE THEATRE

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100 m2 UNIT 40-50 m2 UNIT LIGHT WELL COMMUNAL SPACE TERRACE BELOW COMMUNAL PARK TWO FLOORS BELOW

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LEVEL 1_ BREW PUB + PERFORMANCE THEATRE AND RESIDENTIAL LOBBY 1 PUB 2 PERFORMANCE SPACE 3 BREWING TANKS 4 OFFICES 5 FIRE STAIRS 6 CHANGE ROOM AND WASHROOMS 7 LIGHT WELL 8 RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR 9 COMMERCIAL ELEVATOR 10 RESIDENTIAL LOBBY

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SKIN ACTIVATED AS LIGHT IS RELEASED

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13 mm Gypsum Plaster Board Finish 100 mm Cast Concrete Backing 25 mm Wood Batten Polytheylene Air/Vapour Barrier 75 mm XPS Insulation 25 mm Air Ventilated Cavity 5 mm White Plastic Weather Barrier 10 mm Air Cavity 5 mm Aluminum Shading Screen

PLAN DETAIL OF ENVELOPE

WEST ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

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Sealed Horizontal Joint Steel Welded Mounts Steel “T” Section Steel Cast Welding Plate Aluminum Hinged Shading Screen G Steel Section Mounting Plate

H Mullion I Bent Aluminum Corner Plate, Screwed J Shading Screen Track K Double Pane Glass L Aluminum Hinged Handle

DETAILED SECTION A

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A GREEN ROOF ASSEMBLY Precast Concrete- Roofing Paver Steel - Raised Flooring Apparatus Vegetation 200-300 mm Growing Medium Polyethylene-Drainage/Water Storage/Aeration/ Root Barrier 75 mm XPS-Insulation/ Air Barrier Hot-Applied Tar-Waterproofing Membrane 250-300 mm Concrete- Structure 350 mm Concrete- Waffle Structure

C LIGHT SCOOP ASSEMBLY Precast Concrete- Roofing Paver Steel - Raised Flooring Apparatus 300 mm Stone Ballast 75 mm XPS-Insulation/ Air Barrier Hot-Applied Tar-Waterproofing Membrane 250-300 mm Concrete- Structure

B LIGHT SCOOP ASSEMBLY 20 mm Pre-cast Mesh Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Light Scoop Shell 50 mm Fibrebatt Insulation 10 mm Fibreglass Interior Form 1 mm Aluminum Reflective Light Amplifier

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COURTYARD DETAIL SECTION

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The volumetric subtraction creates a residential courtyard with various introverted and extroverted treasures for the residents. The building as a material is rendered porous in order to mediate relationships between its own interiority and exteriorly through degrees of openness.

COURTYARD LIGHTSCOOP FIELD

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thank you!

SAM GHANTOUS TO PORTFOLIO POR P OR RT O ‘11 1

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