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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
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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
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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”
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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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STIFFENER/BOLT PLATE
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TRUSS ROD, SCREWED CAST ADJUSTMENT JOINT, WELDED CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED HINGED JOINT, WELDED COR-TEN SHEETS, WELDED
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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.
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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
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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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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OPEN ARCHITECTS INC.- TORONTO, ON 2010 SUMMER 2010 SUMMER
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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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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
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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
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“STUCCO-WALL” TYPE;
“SERVICE-WALL” TYPE CONSTRUCTION
WALL SECTION
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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.
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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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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
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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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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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