SHANNON MORRISON I N T E R I O R
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EDUCATION
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Humber College Institute of Technology Rendering Toronto, Ontario Photoshop, vray, hand drawing Bachelor of Interior Design Design/layout/2d 2009-Present ; Prospective Graduation : April 2013 Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD York University 3d modelling Toronto, Ontario Google SketchUP, hand crafted scaled models Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts Office Tools Honour Roll microsoft word, microsorft excel 2005-2009
EXPERIENCE
AWARDS
S & D Machine & Tool Inc. Normerica Contemporary Home Prototype Administrative Services; Plan, organize and carry out all 3RD PLACE WINNER administrative duties, Accounting duties, Complete all Normerica Authentic Timber Frame sponsored a tasks in a timely and effective manner competition to design a contemporary home August 2009 - Present using the company’s post and beam timber National Home Show 2012 - R house construction. Winning designs to become Design Build Project - Worked along side my peers as a prototype in company’s catalogue team, coordinating design and building strategies. 2012 Preparing mock-ups for our own designs to be II by IV Design Associates Inc. Award implemented in the Dream Home at the National Home Given to a student in the Interior Design Program Show. Coordinating and working along side of for innovation and creativity in the use of lighting professionals in the design field. in an Interior Design Concept. January 2012 - March 2012 2011 PROBUILT by Michael Upshall Student Design Assistant- Assisted the Design Build Team during the installation of the Dream Home for the 2012 National Home Show March 2012 Haustique | The Daniels Corporation Decorating Assistant- Assisted in the organization, decoration and set up of model suites for condominiums
CONTENTS strewn winery 04
donor pavillion
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nesting chair 14 20 cantilever strata jewellers 28
georgian bay cottage
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sketches
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contact info
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[niagara-on-the-lake]
[existing parameters] HOSPITALITY DESIGN Client:Strewn Winery Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Date:December 2011
[10 acre vinyard]
square footage: 13, 110 sqft The program for this project is a winery and cooking school located in the existing building for Strewn Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The primary challenge for the project was to create a space that modernized the Strewn brand name while keeping the integrity of the existing building. An addition of 2,500 sqft was the maximum square footage allotted to the program. This addition includes a brand new entrance vesitbule, restaurant and mezzanine level (includes the media theater and demo kitchen) that looks out onto the tasting bars below, and the vineyards outside
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floor plan 1.Vestibule 2. Retail 3. Wine Tasting Bars 4. Restaurant 5.Cooking School 6. Dining Room 7. Administration 8. Storage 9. Washroom
The concept’s crucial element was the circulation and flow of space for the public. As designers, we wanted the users of the space to experience it in relation to the wine making process itself , while relating back to the flow of wine into a decanter. When the public first enters the winery, they are greeted by a sculptural glass element (a direct
mezzanine plan 10. Greeting Area 11. Demo Kitchen 12. Terrace 13. Media Theater
reference to the mouth of the decanter) and the history of wine making and the Strewn brand. As they make their way into the building, the user can look into the actual production of the wine while having the final product in their hands in the retail area. The final step in the experience of the new Strewn winery is the public settling around the tasting bars, enjoying the fine wine that they have come to Strewn for.
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[the core] GOVERNMENT DESIGN Client:Canadian Blood Services Location: Ontario Date:April 2012
Connect-Able Pavilion is a portable, mobile, modular pavilion, designed to house a Canadian blood donor clinic. Connect-Able’s concept exemplifies everything that donating blood is about: building a strong community, giving all Ontarians an equal opportunity to participate insocial and cultural life, and strengthening universal design in
Ontario. The unique design of Connect-Able Pavilion is intended to use architecture to create curiosity, intrigue, and social change. This pavilion’s Aeromad structure can be easily inflated and deflated by persons of any ability, is made of recycled materials, leaves little to no ecological footprint, is adjustable to any space, shape or size, and exemplifies a
molecular, organic shape which acts as a cohesion of parts put together to create a unified whole (much like Ontarians working together to create a strong community). Connect-Able Pavilion is comprised of interior systems and structures intended to maximize usability for all abilities. Technologies such as increased audiovisual for means of wayfinding, informative
built-in screens, lighting systems to reduce the number of volunteers needed and a proposed electronic points system to increase social reciprocity. Just as each aeromad works together, and connects with it’s neighbour to create a unified whole, so can each Ontarian to build a stronger province. Connecting Ontarians, and enAbling accessibility for all.
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1. Greeting desk: Area to welcome donor, and introduce them to the space. 2. Information wall: Up-to-date information about the benefits of blood donating. 3. Movable Partition wall. 4. Private space: Should donor require private assistance. 5. Donor stations: Mobile stations adaptable to space requirements. 6. Lounge: Comfortable environment to enjoy a post donation snack.
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[concept development] CHAIR DESIGN Date:April 2012 The purpose of this project was to find one architectural piece to be inspired by and to create a dynamic and unique chair design. The challenge arose when the design had to be feasible and structurally sound; finding the correct material to help make the design come to life while being able to structurally hold an individual’s weight. The building I had chosen to reconstruct was the Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron’s design for Beijing’s Olympic Stadium. Also known as the “bird’s nest”, this building appeared to be woven together with curving metal beams and reflected an eloquent representation of nature. The design
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called for a rustic look; natural wood, and a randomness in its appearance. The material selection was important in the sense that it mimiced this idea of natural connections. The material (plywood) used through out the chair, was left unfinished, letting the rustic and nature inspired concept shine. By designing the chair using the layering technique, I would be able to achieve the woven appearance that can be seen in both the man made “bird’s nest” as well as the bird’s nests found in nature. The end result was is a beautifully executed piece of artwork that functions as furniture reflects the intended concept.
[assembly] 5/8” PLYWOOD CNC CUT DESIGN Each part of the chair is comprised of 3 layer of plywood, each with a unique design approved by designer and CNC machinist before being cut.
ASSEMBLED USING 2-1/2” SCRWES AND WOOD GLUE Placement of screws is at random depending where all three layers are present, for better hold.
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After brainstorming and sketching out ideas, the final design was brought to a Wood CNC Shop to have the final design cut out of 5/8� thick plywood. The machine cut out each unique design as a series of layers .
Each component to the chair’s design had three layers. This was done to ensure the stability of the chair, to strengthen the chair in order for it to be abloe to hold a user’s weight, as well as to bring the concept to life. The layering of each unique design brought about a natural and realistic design that was sought after.
Each layer was glued together with wood glue. After each component was glued together, wood screws were added to ensure that the chair was a solid piece of furniture.
All of the components were then attached together using the wood glue and screws again. Metal brackets were added to the underside of the seat at the connections of each component to once again ensure the stability of the chair.
To ensure that the chair was stable, a level was used for a reference to make sure that each connection met at a 90 degree angle.
After hours of designing, cutting and connecting, the final chair was a success and a beautiful piece of furniture.
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Client: Normerica Authentic Timber Frame Location: Caledon, Ontario Date: March 2012
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
Normerica Authentic Timber Frame is looking to expand their company’s product into the modern and contemporary world of architecture and design. The company had approached Humber’s Interior Design students with a challenge; create a dyamic and unique contemporary house using the company’s timber frame contruction. The end result; The CANTILEVER house. The house is designed to be a dynamic space, that challenges the notion of traditional home structure. Rooms actually cantiliever in and outside the house and in turn, creates a playful notion of movement in the architecture itself.
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3RD PLACE WINNER
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Main Floor Plan 1. Garage 2. Water Feature 3. Entry 4. Laudry Room 5. Washroom 6.Living Wall 7. Dining Room 8. Kitchen 9. Living Room
BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
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Second Floor Plan 10. Guest Room 11. Washroom 12. Office 13. Master Bedroom 14. Master Ensuite
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
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[sustainability]
[the diamond mine] RETAIL DESIGN Client: Strata Jewellers Location: Woodbine Center, Toronto, Ontario Date:October 2010 square footage: 1125 sqft The concept of Strata Jewellers is to give the user, the cusomter, the expereince of mining for diamonds. Going deep into the layered rock of the earth to find the precious diamonds that await them. This layering effect that can be seen in the earth’s strata, is present on the wall of the jewellery store, with rich sparkling finishes all around.
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
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Main Floor Plan 1. Entry 2. Kitchen 3. Dining Room 4. Living Room 5. Washroom 6. Laundry Room 7. Bedroom One 8. Bedroom Two 9. Shower 10. Washroom 11. Den
Second Floor Plan 12. Master Bedroom 13. Master Ensuite
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Shannon Morrison 99 Lauderdale Drive Vaughan, Ontario L6A 4G7 Email: shannon.morrison24@gmail.com Phone: 416.427.9353