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SHIN YEONG KANG ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
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contents Prologue . .................................. vii Preface ....................................... 1 Resume . .................................. 77
The Annex Park Statement . ................................ Site map . .................................. Site analysis............................... P1: Landscaped park................ P2: Transformed park ...............
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Habitat Statement . ............................... 11 Site map & Analysis............. 12-13 Concept development......... 14-15 Plan & Elevations................. 16-17 Detail drawing........................... 18
Breathe Statement . .............................. 21 Concept development........ 22-23 Elevations . ......................... 24-25 Plan.......................................... 26
*Photo plates appear between pages
37 Bulwer Residence Statement . ............................... 29 Site analysis.............................. 30 Plan & Detail drawings.............. 31 Interior boards . ........................ 32 Interior plans............................. 33
Grange Gatehouse Statement . ............................... 35 Site analysis.............................. 36 Concept development.............. 37 Plan & Elevations...................... 38
Grange Temple Statement . ............................... 43 Site analysis.............................. 44 Concept development.............. 45 Plan & Elevations................. 46-47
Bethel Church Statement . ............................... 53 Site map & Analysis............. 54-55 Program development......... 56-57 Concept development......... 60-61 Plans & Sections . ............... 64-65 Elevations . ............................... 66
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the annex
Project type Urban & Landscape Term of design 2009.10~2009.11 Site Area 22,500 sq.ft. Building Area 45,000 sq.ft.
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he Annex Park was the first architectural project in my undergrad-
uate school. The most exciting part of it was the engagement with a neighbourhood throughout numerous visits to the site. The project consisted of two phases. The first phase was to design a landscaped park. The second phase was to transform the first park into an architectural social space.
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The Annex
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Site map
The Annex neighbourhood The Annex is a neighbourhood in downtown Toronto. Created in 1886 by Simeon Janes, a developer, it has become one of best neighbourhoods with a long and rich history in Toronto. The Annex is mainly residential, with Victorian and Edwardian homes and mansions. Most of them were built between 1880 and the early 1900s. According to the Annex Neighbourhood Profile written by the City of Toronto, The Annex shows a diverse culture and ethnicity. Major ethnic groups residing there are British, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, and Korean (listed from the highest population). It also shows that working age group (24-60 years old) compromises a majority of the population. Along with its long history, The Annex takes an advantage with its geographical location. By being located by Yonge Street and Bloor Street, two major streets in Toronto, the neighbourhood has access to various social and cultural programs and services.
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The Annex Park - Phase one
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The park was designed in response to social elements that comprise the Annex neighbourhood. The design challenge was on expressing the diverse culture and ethnicity of the neighbourhood through physical elements of landforms. Creating an inviting and exciting landform in a gentle slope was not an easy task. I had to look closely into nature, which creates a perfect unity amongst varieties and imitate it. The final landscape expresses a natural flow of the landform throughout the park with a few designed forms. A hill on the north-east corner is a focal point of the park. It is a represention of a long history of immigrants who have been a major population of the town. Their hardships, trials, and difficulties were expressed through a slope of the hill, which is steep. Victory, which they gained through their endurance and perseverance, was expressed on the top of the hill, as in an observation platform. There, one may gain a victorious prospect of the neighbourhood. A major public domain is a playground and sports field on the south-east corner. This was provided a tool to bring harmony and unity amongst their diverse culture and ethnicity. Having an immigrant background myself, the design was an honest expression and narrative of me and my family. Underground view of the park (right)
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habitat
Project type Small Residential Term of design 2009.10~2009.11 Site Area 150 sq.ft. Building Area 150 sq.ft.
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abitat was about making transitional, intimate and informal architec-
ture that would become a place for me for one year of work and study. The project remains special to me as, through its process, it evoked my childhood memories—an awakening call for imagination. As a result, I was driven to and engaged with the project in a deeper level throughout the entire process.
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Bloor Viaduct is located in the centraleastern part of Toronto, where Don River meets Bloor Street. As the river formed the earth in a valley shape, Bloor Street, therefore, is now connected by Prince Edward Viaduct at 131 feet (40 metres) above the river. As soon as one steps out of the bridge and walk down on the valley, one may notice a dramatic change of atmosphere. There is neither traffic noise nor any industrial objects, but a quiet welcoming gesture of nature. In a short period of time, one may become closely connected with it. (The ecology system has been preserved since the construction of the bridge and now offers wonderful scenery to the site.) The site is on the edge of the land on the northern side of the bridge. As if prepared for dwelling, the site has an opening land among the fullness of nature on all sides. (as seen in the photo). On the front, it overlooks the quiet surf of the river. All other sides are covered by deciduous trees. From the site, the bridge is seen in the south, but is read differently—with its big spanned truss arch, it becomes beautiful scenery and spirits to the site. Overall, the atmosphere of the site is calm and quiet, yet breathing and alive. These environmental characteristics make the site become both a hiding and dwelling space with many design opportunities.
travelled path from public transit access to the site (above) A view of the site (below) Scenaries near the site (right)
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Roof plan 16
Floor plan
West Elevation
North Elevation
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East Elevation
South Elevation
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Detail drawing
Metal Rod Joint
Metal Framed Glass
Insulated Metal Panel
Sheating
Wood Stud
Solar Panel
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breathe
Project type Residential Term of design 2010.09 Site Area 2,175 sq.ft. Building Area 1,695 sq.ft.
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REATHE was my first outside school project. Samantha Sannella, a
former president and CEO of the Design Exchange, requested that I design and build her future residential house model, which was to become one storey tall and sustainable. This project was featured in CityTV program, Extreme HomeBuild.
BREATHE – Ms. Sannella’s House BREATHE was developed through integrated design strategy. From the beginning to its finishing process, there had been constant meetings with a client discussing improvements. The result was invaluable, enhancing its design as well as practical quality of the project. The design began with two simple rectangles connected by a hallway. One side was to serve for social activities and the other for private spaces. The hallway was a major circulation and entrance. The gap between buildings also allowed more natural light to be brought into private spaces.
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Samantha Sannella posed with a model (above) Sketched plan with Samantha Sannella (below)
Once the masses of buildings were defined, architectural elements were applied as a communication tool to the environment and surroundings. Big vertical platform windows were placed on the building of the social wing, to create more open views toward outside and brighten the atmosphere inside. On the contrary, horizontal windows were placed on the building with private spaces, to create more privacy as well as a comfortable atmosphere. Creating a balance between two buildings was the major challenge to the project. It was solved by creating a linear axis on the elevation. (Please see East Elevation) Sketch drawings
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East Elevation
West Elevation
South Elevation
North Elevation
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Floor plan
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Project type Residential Term of design 2010.09 Site Area 1,260 sq.ft. Building Area 3,020 sq.ft.
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7 Bulwer Residence was a residential project with multiple design stages: from a schematic design to construction drawings, along with an interior design and its detailed interior drawings. An involvement and configuration of construction process resulted in many revisions from its original design. Through it, I learned to consider further thoughts when designing building(s).
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Bulwer Street is located in downtown Toronto. It is a rather quiet street compared to a vibrant energy at Queen and Spadina Corner, one of Toronto’s major fashion districts. The street was once residential only, but now is with some commercial units as well. The client is a musician and his family. In expressing his creativity, a 16’x16’ cube studio was placed only in a different angle. As a quiet and darker atmosphere was preferred in the studio space, no windows were placed on its walls, except one skylight above. As frequent visitors were expected, social programs were placed on first floor level, while all private programs were placed on second floor level.
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South Elevation
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Construction plan drawing
North Elevation
Interior detail drawing
West Elevation
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chris martin’s house powder staircase
chris martin’s house living
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chris martin’s house studio
Inteior board samples
chris martin’s house kitchen
Floor plan (second level)
Floor plan (ground level)
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gatehouse
Project type Pavillion Term of design 2010.10 Site Area 2,200 sq.ft. Building Area 865 sq.ft.
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range Gatehouse was an architectural design project that asked to
develop a creative expression for a design problem: to create a gatehouse. The project began by creating a strong statement of threshold: entry, portal, of passage into and through into a place. The statement, then, was delivered into an expression through architectural language– axes, orders, forms, and materials.
Grange Gatehouse The site is Grange road. This road only exists to serve one role: for pick-up and drop-off of children for a day-care service at a community centre. It becomes the busiest during the afternoon pick-up hours, with parents waiting for their children. The surrounding is richly exciting. Right next to it is the Grange Park, an old and large park in downtown Toronto, and to the north are two of famous post-modern architecture in the city.
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Hence, a notion of waiting became a steppingstone for the design, with an idea about providing a visual travelling experience of the site from the threshold. The design simulates a train station, where both waiting and transporting experience exist. N
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Site elevation
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1. Circulation 2. Exhibition Space 3. Sitting Area 4. Bulletin Board
Floor plan
On the platform, spaces are divided into three areas by column axes. The centre is a circulation. To the east is an art exhibition space for local artists. Lastly, to the west is a waiting and sitting space. A staircase is covered with a layering of wood screens for a visual pattern and safety. A ramp provides accessibility, transportation for art works, and scenic beauty of the surroundings in all directions.
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temple
Project type Pavillion Term of design 2010.11 Site Area 2,200 sq.ft. Building Area 450 sq.ft.
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range Temple was another architectural design project that was to
develop a creative expression for a design problem: to create a temple. The project began by developing ideas of memory, anticipation, interpretation, etc. as elements in the creation of architecture. Then, several of the following aspects of ideas were expressed through axes, orders, forms, and materials.
Grange Temple The site is the Grange Park. It is a large rectangular park located in downtown Toronto. As one walks in the park, a great number of tall aged trees cover up the city view and connect one back to nature. There is a longitudinal axis running in the centre of the park, creating a symmetrical balance. There is also a lateral axis, which runs perpendicular to the domain and which also runs in the centre of the park. Two more minor axes run diagonally from upper corners to the centre. In the park, Passageways are created along these axes. At the central hub of the park, where all circulations meet, a temple was designed in response to an axis system as well as the environmental aspects of the park.
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Concept sketches (plan and elevation study)
South Elevation
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Big structural columns were arranged in a symmetrical order to provide a sense of space, balance, and protection. A solid timber for its material and 25 feet for its height were given for columns, to be associated with the surrounding environment of the park. Between the columns, one may capture different frames and prospects of the city.
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West Elevation
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Scale model: perspective view
North Elevation
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“All the believers were together and had everything in common.
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Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.” Acts 8:42‑47
church
Project type Institutional Term of design 2011.09~2012.04 Site Area 16,042 sq.ft. Building Area 39,400 sq.ft.
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ethel Church was a thesis project in my undergraduate education.
Upon beginning the project, verses shown left, taught me a definition of ‘church’. From a year of intensive exercise including research, programs and concept development, and prayers, I worked hard to deliver the definition of the church, that is holy and loving, to the St. Clair West neighbourhood.
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Bethel Church – in St. Clair West St. Clair West, an area in the central part of Toronto, is located on a hill, capturing a highland of the city. This geographical aspect of the site becomes the most important element for project type–church architecture (Indeed, Jerusalem, known as a holy city is on a high point of Israel.) From the site, one can overlook a prospect of downtown Toronto (refer to a next page.) Another particular aspect that the site offers is a scale of ecology. The great scale of nature, then, separates the site from its surrounding elements and creates the protective spirit of a place–A Genius loci. St. Clair Reservoir Underneath the site is an underground reservoir. Therefore, nothing could be built on top, but only on a slope and/or a foot of the hill. A slope was chosen for the project location to avoid any confliction with community’s routine at the site, which has been well maintained for a long period of time.
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Provide large meeting spaces Provide spiritual counsellings Provide activities (e.g. gardening) Organize affordable programs for their needs (e.g. child-care)
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Provide a theatre space Organize community sales Organize community garden Organize morning outdoor exercise program - Provide classrooms for different programs
Senior and nursing homes Programs for Seniors http://janienne-jennrich.suite101.com/fun-activities-for-active-seniors-a35811 http://www.seniorservicedirectory.com/recreation_travel/social_activities.html
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ord hei - Provide a theatre space me r Ra vin community garden - Organize e - Provide classrooms, which suit their programs - Organize community sales and exhibition - Provide facilities for active outdoor programs
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Programs for Unemployed http://www.eaea.org/index.php?k=12084 http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ story?id=6445355&page=1#.TtBMRnGt4mY
Programs for Homeless http://www.providencerow.org.uk/meaningfulactivity http://www.homeless.org.uk/meaningful-occupation
Programs for Children http://www.providencerow.org.uk/meaningfulactivity http://montessorimuddle.org/2010/03/15/realplay-and-the-ideal-playground/
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A view toward downtown from the site (above)
Program Study Diagrams Needs for St. Stephen’s Commmunity House
Needs for Senior Nursing Homes
• Social gatherings with others (as people who are unemployed often feel easily discouraged and ignored)
• Involvements in the community
• Opportunities to organize selfrun programs that help them keep up with their hobbies, talents, and professionals (if possible)
• Theatre space
• Affordable programs in childcare service
• More programs that help develop their hobbies (e.g. photography, gardening) • Friendship as well as people with whom they can spend time together
Needs for Na-Me-Res Shelter
Needs for Wychwood Library
• Acceptance and involvement within the community
• More active programs as well as more spaces for their day-care and children education service program
• Volunteers to run different programs and activities through the day. • Financial funds • Group activities like organized sports programs (with other teams if possible)
• Theatre space • A size of the library is small; therefore, more spaces for its service. • Outdoor programs
Upon starting the project, the most number of criticisms I received was, ‘why build another church when many of them are dying today?’ As I go to church and use its facilities, I have found that the church has tremendous ideas and programs to share with the neighbourhood. However, it often fails by not having proper facilities. Therefore, finding and providing proper facilities, which meet the current needs for both church and community was a major challenge to resolve.
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Topographic site map
Elevation study sketch (right) Plan sketch (below)
The site condition became a difficult challenge and many restrictions for the project. The first restriction was the surrounding ecology. A scale of the building had to be very carefully thought out in order to fit in the site. It could not overwhelm or disturbs the flow of its nature. Yet, sufficient spaces had to be also provided to deliver necessary programs for the neighbourhood. Second was an orientation, due to having multiple access points to the project.
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Concept development
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Geometry:
Origin:
The circle signifies eternity.
God loves the world and offers a plan for everyone.
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The square signifies Man was created to the world. have fellowship with God. Green*: Architectural analysis Blue*: Spiritual analysis
God’s Love “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that who ever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
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Tension:
Separation:
It was difficult to directly connect two primary geometries in accordance to the site condition.
Because of his own stubborn self-will, Man chose to go his own independent way and fellowship with God was broken.
Therefore, the two shapes had to be disconnected. As a result, tension was generated.
Man is separated from God. Thus, he can no longer know or experience God’s love for his life.
God’s Plan
Man has fallen
“I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly” (John 10:10)
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
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Axis:
Direction:
The square was moved down to provide a direct horizontal axis to the circle.
Since the separation from God, man is continually trying to reach God and the abundant life through his own efforts, such as a good life, religion, or philosophy.
Nonetheless, tension between the two shapes still exists. The axis could not connect the two shapes together.
However, he inevitably does not succeed on reaching the abundant life.
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Intercession:
Jesus Christ:
A decision had to be made in order to connect the two shapes. A bold move was a diagonal axis, which interceded for one for another.
God has bridged the gulf that separates us from Him by sending His Son,61 Jesus Christ, to die on the cross in our place to pay the penalty for our sins.
The diagonal axis not only connects the two buildings, but also connects the top of a hill to the bottom of the ravine.
Through Jesus Christ, who was raised on the third day, an eternal glory and gift, the abundant life is restored in us.
Jesus is the Only Way to God
He Died In Our Place
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me’ ” (John 14:6)
“God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8)
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1. Entrance 2. Santuary 3. Gallery 4. Office 5. Reception 6. Conference room 7. Library 8. Classroom 9. Indoor playground 10. Children’s chapel 11. Social space 12. Foyer 13. Fellowship hall 14. Cafe 15. Kitchen 16. Stage 17. Storage 18. Mechanical
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RESUME EDUCATION
OCAD University
HONOURS
Ontario Association of Architects Scholarship
OCAD U
OCAD U Student Design Competiton
OCAD U
bachelors of environmental design
Toronto, Ontario
graduated 2012
Selected to be a recipient of Scholarship awarded through OAA Trust Fund
2011
Won a First Place : Re:Assembly Toronto Police 52 Division Courtyard Redesign Won a Honourable Mention : The Deisgn for Humanity : Access for All
Falstaff Charrette
2010 2008
George Brown
Won a Honourable Mention in the Charrette run by Institute Without Boundaries, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, and Susan Speigel Architects.
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Extreme HomeBuild
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Selected to be a designer for Extreme HomeBuild featured by CityTV
WHADFL Global Charratte Exhibition Selected to be a model-maker for the exhibition, ‘What Has Architecture Done For you Lately?’
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ArchiTEXT Inc. 2009
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EXPERIENCE
ABBarch Architecture Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Design Exchange (DX)
Toronto, Ontario
Newcomer Service for Youth
Toronto, Ontario
As an assistant, I helped on various tasks: from documentation to production work. I was engaged in construction details and AutoCAD production.
As a weekly volunteer, I helped on various tasks: documentation and reception works, exhibition set-up, packaging, and exhibition guide.
As a program run by Toronto District School Board, I volunteer as a mentor; and my role is to share qualitative times and programs with highschool students, who are new to Canada.
2009 - 2011
2007 - 2009
2009 - Present
ADVANCED SKILLS
Adobe CS4 photoshop, illustrator, indesign, light room. AutoCAD, Sketch-up (with V-ray). Model making, hand + computer rendering.
INTERESTS
Photography, Nature and landscape, Sports and outdoor activities, Art and craft, drawing, reading, and writing. References available upon request .
thank you
my parents brother kevin ocad university dongsung choi miyun oh allison koornneef toronto korean bethel church design exchange ed class of 2012, and many more..