Heather Jane Richardson | Undergraduate Portfolio 2016

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C U R R I C U L U MV I T A EPORTFOLIO

S U R FA C E W I T H R E C I P R O C A L A R C S

V É L O T H È Q U E D E C H A M B LY

M A R T I A N L A N D S C A P E

CVH E AT H E R J A N E R I C H A R D S O N

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W O R KE D U C AT I O N / U N I V E R S I T Y

I N T E R E S T SArchitecture, Art, Design, Snowboarding, Cycling, Hockey, Rugby

S K I L L SExcellent leadership skillsWorks well in a team environmentHardworking, self-motivated and enthusiastic

S O F T W A R EAdobe Creative SuiteRhino GrasshopperV-RaySketch-upAutoCADArcGISRevitExcelQuickbooks

2008-2012 Grey Highlands Secondary School, Flesherton, ON

C O M M E N C E M E N T A W A R D SOntario Scholar Award Ruth Hardgrave & Isaac & Clara Snell Memorial Scholarship Corinne Gordon Memorial Award Farquhar & Maymie Oliver Memorial Award

P R O F I C I E N C Y A W A R D S2009 Drama, Art, Physical Education, Science2010 Communications Technology, Math, Careers2012 Advanced Functions

A T H L E T I C A W A R D S2009 Most Promising Athlete of the Year 2009 Most Promising Cross Country Runner 2009 Most Dedicated Junior Volleyball Player 2009 OFSAA Track and Field Competitor2010 Junior Athlete of the Year2010 Most Valuable Basketball Teammate 2010 Junior Basketball Team Captain 2010 Junior Volleyball Team Captain2011 Most Valuable Senior Basketball Player2011 Senior Basketball Team Captain2012 Purple Heart Award for bravery & courage in athletics

E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A RStudent Advisory Council Athletic RepresentativeOrganizer and MC of Pep Rallies and Spirit Days

Mike MacNeilOwner, Highland Glen Golf CourseT 519-924-2974C 519-377-6161

Vedanta Balbahadur Architect, MRAIC, MOAQ, LEEP APT [email protected]

July 2015-PresentPrivate Construction / Renovation WorkMike MacNeil, Priceville, Ontario

April 2012-2015Beverage Cart Server and BartenderHighland Glen Golf Course, Priceville, Ontario

December 2011- March 2012Ticket Window CashierBeaver Valley Ski Club, Flesherton, Ontario

June 2009 - September 2011Sales Clerk / BakerThe Bakery, Flesherton, Ontario

December 2009 - March 2011Snowboard InstructorBeaver Valley Ski Club, Flesherton, Ontario

2011 - 2013Create and manage an annual charity basketball tournamentRaised over $4,000 for Epilepsy OntarioOrganized sponsors, advertising, registration and t-shirt sales, MC for the event

2010 - 2012Create and manage a charity t-shirt driveRaised over $5,000 for the Jordan Fawcett Memorial FoundationDesign production and t-shirt sales

2007-2008Snowboard Instructor AssistantBeaver Valley Ski Club, Flesherton, Ontario

2013-2016McGill University, Architecture Undergraduate Program (B. Sc.)Graduate, Final Cumulative GPA 3.82

2012 - 2013McGill University, General Engineering Program (B. Eng.)Achieved a 3.61 Cumulative GPA in U0Intra faculty transfer into the School of Architecture

S C H O L A R S H I P S

2016Wilfred Truman Shaver Traveling Scholarship (Japan)Awarded to 6 graduating students with high academic standing

DistinctionTop 25% CGPA in Engineering Faculty

2014 Ram and Durga Panda ScholarshipFor high academic standing in Engineering Faculty

Dean’s Honour ListTop 10% CGPA in Engineering Faculty

E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A R

2015 - 2016President of the SSMU Ski and Snowboard ClubManage membership of over 700 McGill students and facultyOrganize weekly ski trips within Quebec and VermontManager of accounts and biannual audits

Architecture Student Association U3 Representative

2014 - 2015McGill University Rowing ClubWomen’s Novice Rowing, Stroke Seat - MVP

2013 - 2016Participant in McGill Basketball and Hockey Intramurals

2013 - 2015VP Finance for the SSMU Ski and Snowboard Club

2013 - 2015Engineering Faculty Frosh Leader & Discover McGill Leader

2012 - 2013Member of the McGill Baja Racing Team

E D U C AT I O N / H I G H S C H O O L

R E F E R E N C E S

I N T E R E S T S / S K I L L S / S O F T WA R E

V O L U N T E E R W O R K

CVH E AT H E R J A N E R I C H A R D S O N

C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E

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W O R KE D U C AT I O N / U N I V E R S I T Y

I N T E R E S T SArchitecture, Art, Design, Snowboarding, Cycling, Hockey, Rugby

S K I L L SExcellent leadership skillsWorks well in a team environmentHardworking, self-motivated and enthusiastic

S O F T W A R EAdobe Creative SuiteRhino GrasshopperV-RaySketch-upAutoCADArcGISRevitExcelQuickbooks

2008-2012 Grey Highlands Secondary School, Flesherton, ON

C O M M E N C E M E N T A W A R D SOntario Scholar Award Ruth Hardgrave & Isaac & Clara Snell Memorial Scholarship Corinne Gordon Memorial Award Farquhar & Maymie Oliver Memorial Award

P R O F I C I E N C Y A W A R D S2009 Drama, Art, Physical Education, Science2010 Communications Technology, Math, Careers2012 Advanced Functions

A T H L E T I C A W A R D S2009 Most Promising Athlete of the Year 2009 Most Promising Cross Country Runner 2009 Most Dedicated Junior Volleyball Player 2009 OFSAA Track and Field Competitor2010 Junior Athlete of the Year2010 Most Valuable Basketball Teammate 2010 Junior Basketball Team Captain 2010 Junior Volleyball Team Captain2011 Most Valuable Senior Basketball Player2011 Senior Basketball Team Captain2012 Purple Heart Award for bravery & courage in athletics

E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A RStudent Advisory Council Athletic RepresentativeOrganizer and MC of Pep Rallies and Spirit Days

Mike MacNeilOwner, Highland Glen Golf CourseT 519-924-2974C 519-377-6161

Vedanta Balbahadur Architect, MRAIC, MOAQ, LEEP APT [email protected]

July 2015-PresentPrivate Construction / Renovation WorkMike MacNeil, Priceville, Ontario

April 2012-2015Beverage Cart Server and BartenderHighland Glen Golf Course, Priceville, Ontario

December 2011- March 2012Ticket Window CashierBeaver Valley Ski Club, Flesherton, Ontario

June 2009 - September 2011Sales Clerk / BakerThe Bakery, Flesherton, Ontario

December 2009 - March 2011Snowboard InstructorBeaver Valley Ski Club, Flesherton, Ontario

2011 - 2013Create and manage an annual charity basketball tournamentRaised over $4,000 for Epilepsy OntarioOrganized sponsors, advertising, registration and t-shirt sales, MC for the event

2010 - 2012Create and manage a charity t-shirt driveRaised over $5,000 for the Jordan Fawcett Memorial FoundationDesign production and t-shirt sales

2007-2008Snowboard Instructor AssistantBeaver Valley Ski Club, Flesherton, Ontario

2013-2016McGill University, Architecture Undergraduate Program (B. Sc.)Graduate, Final Cumulative GPA 3.82

2012 - 2013McGill University, General Engineering Program (B. Eng.)Achieved a 3.61 Cumulative GPA in U0Intra faculty transfer into the School of Architecture

S C H O L A R S H I P S

2016Wilfred Truman Shaver Traveling Scholarship (Japan)Awarded to 6 graduating students with high academic standing

DistinctionTop 25% CGPA in Engineering Faculty

2014 Ram and Durga Panda ScholarshipFor high academic standing in Engineering Faculty

Dean’s Honour ListTop 10% CGPA in Engineering Faculty

E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A R

2015 - 2016President of the SSMU Ski and Snowboard ClubManage membership of over 700 McGill students and facultyOrganize weekly ski trips within Quebec and VermontManager of accounts and biannual audits

Architecture Student Association U3 Representative

2014 - 2015McGill University Rowing ClubWomen’s Novice Rowing, Stroke Seat - MVP

2013 - 2016Participant in McGill Basketball and Hockey Intramurals

2013 - 2015VP Finance for the SSMU Ski and Snowboard Club

2013 - 2015Engineering Faculty Frosh Leader & Discover McGill Leader

2012 - 2013Member of the McGill Baja Racing Team

E D U C AT I O N / H I G H S C H O O L

R E F E R E N C E S

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V O L U N T E E R W O R K


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C H A L L E N G E :Using only a 4’ x 6’ section of 2-ply cardboard, create a structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing chair.

S O L U T I O N :The design process began by breaking the chair down into its elements, structure and support. From this a convoluted “base” was formed, complemented by an enveloping layer of lumbar support. By developing a series of scale models (1:4, 1:2 and finally 1:1), the internal structure of the chair was tested. The assembled chair comfortably holds over 200 lbs. of weight. The final product emerges from two simple, linear pieces of cardboard, which can be assembled quickly and easily by one person.

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C H A L L E N G E :Using only a 4’ x 6’ section of 2-ply cardboard, create a structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing chair.

S O L U T I O N :The design process began by breaking the chair down into its elements, structure and support. From this a convoluted “base” was formed, complemented by an enveloping layer of lumbar support. By developing a series of scale models (1:4, 1:2 and finally 1:1), the internal structure of the chair was tested. The assembled chair comfortably holds over 200 lbs. of weight. The final product emerges from two simple, linear pieces of cardboard, which can be assembled quickly and easily by one person.

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F U N C T I O N A L D E S I G N

E A S Y T O A S S E M B L E A S S E M B LY I N S T R U C T I O N S

S I M P L E A N D

F U N C T I O N A L D E S I G N

E A S Y T O A S S E M B L E A S S E M B LY I N S T R U C T I O N S

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P R O F E S S O R - H O WA R D D AV I E S

P A R T N E R - A M E L I E S AV O I E - S A U M U R E

C H A L L E N G E :The Mighty Block is a 14 storey (maximum) building located in downtown Montréal, Quebec. The site is a mere 50m x 50m. Teams must use their limited space and program(s) of their choice to explore ideas of the future of downtown Montréal /downtown cores all over the world. Stage 1 of this studio (2 months) required the delivery of a 1:100 model. No drawings/renderings were required at this stage of the design process as teams were encouraged to explore materially.

S O L U T I O N :Located in close proximity to Place des Arts and the Entertainment district of Montréal, the Mighty Block was conceived as an addition to this hot bed of cultural exhibition. An open concept ground level would act as a public promenade, metro entrance and exhibition space. This exhibition space would act as an entrance to gallery/museum spaces for the 4 floors above, after which begins 8 floors of artist lofts. The Mighty Block calls for a public responsibility for future downtown buildings to utilize their vertical potential by inserting public/cultural programming at street level, while still providing necessary living/working accommodation at greater heights. The project is also a comment on the way in which we perceive the artists’ process, from conception (in the lofts) to exhibition (in the museum).

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P A R T N E R - A M E L I E S AV O I E - S A U M U R E

C H A L L E N G E :The Mighty Block is a 14 storey (maximum) building located in downtown Montréal, Quebec. The site is a mere 50m x 50m. Teams must use their limited space and program(s) of their choice to explore ideas of the future of downtown Montréal /downtown cores all over the world. Stage 1 of this studio (2 months) required the delivery of a 1:100 model. No drawings/renderings were required at this stage of the design process as teams were encouraged to explore materially.

S O L U T I O N :Located in close proximity to Place des Arts and the Entertainment district of Montréal, the Mighty Block was conceived as an addition to this hot bed of cultural exhibition. An open concept ground level would act as a public promenade, metro entrance and exhibition space. This exhibition space would act as an entrance to gallery/museum spaces for the 4 floors above, after which begins 8 floors of artist lofts. The Mighty Block calls for a public responsibility for future downtown buildings to utilize their vertical potential by inserting public/cultural programming at street level, while still providing necessary living/working accommodation at greater heights. The project is also a comment on the way in which we perceive the artists’ process, from conception (in the lofts) to exhibition (in the museum).

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T H E M O D E L :At 1:100 scale, the model stands about 1 m tall. The MDF constructed core supports 13 levels (and 3 basement levels) of spray-painted MDF floor. Spray-painted wooden dowels were run though laser cut holes in each floor component to emulate the buildings steel structure. Large, angular columns through the museum floors were envisioned supporting the loft floors above - these columns were also constructed with dowels. A ribbon stair running through the center of the building, connecting both museum and loft floors alike, was laser cut from card stock and painted. The façade was constructed in three layers to emulate a curtain wall/perforated metal screen. Clear plexiglass was attached to the floor plates, followed by a layer of laser cut card stock and finally a sheet of mylar. One façade was left without a mylar screen to allow the viewer to see more closely the inner workings of the building, specifically the sculptural stair. The effect of light through the screen composite was arguably the most successful element of the model - portraying the intended play between transparency / translucency and public/private.

T H E M O D E L :At 1:100 scale, the model stands about 1 m tall. The MDF constructed core supports 13 levels (and 3 basement levels) of spray-painted MDF floor. Spray-painted wooden dowels were run though laser cut holes in each floor component to emulate the buildings steel structure. Large, angular columns through the museum floors were envisioned supporting the loft floors above - these columns were also constructed with dowels. A ribbon stair running through the center of the building, connecting both museum and loft floors alike, was laser cut from card stock and painted. The façade was constructed in three layers to emulate a curtain wall/perforated metal screen. Clear plexiglass was attached to the floor plates, followed by a layer of laser cut card stock and finally a sheet of mylar. One façade was left without a mylar screen to allow the viewer to see more closely the inner workings of the building, specifically the sculptural stair. The effect of light through the screen composite was arguably the most successful element of the model - portraying the intended play between transparency / translucency and public/private.

D E V E L O P M E N T :Stage 2 of this studio (2 months) focused on further investigation and completion of the design elements visualized in the previously completed 1:100 scale model. Teams were required to submit all completed drawings and renderings to the 2015-2016 ACSA/AISC Steel Student Design Competition, “Tall Buildings”. For this reason students were encouraged to develop the structure of their design in an innovative manner, exhibiting the strength and possibilities provided by steel.

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P A R T N E R - A M É L I E S AV O I E - S A U M U R E

D E V E L O P M E N T :Stage 2 of this studio (2 months) focused on further investigation and completion of the design elements visualized in the previously completed 1:100 scale model. Teams were required to submit all completed drawings and renderings to the 2015-2016 ACSA/AISC Steel Student Design Competition, “Tall Buildings”. For this reason students were encouraged to develop the structure of their design in an innovative manner, exhibiting the strength and possibilities provided by steel.

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P A R T N E R - A M É L I E S AV O I E - S A U M U R E

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V E R T I C A L A R T M U S E U M

C I R C U L AT I O N T E R R A S S E S U N D E R G R O U N D C I T Y

F O C A L P O I N T S :Throughout the development of the Mighty Block, six focal points remained as pillars to the programmatic and aesthetic integrity of the building. The first was the dual program of ART MUSEUM AND RESIDENTIAL LOFT SPACE. Secondly, CIRCULATION was to be treated as a grand gesture, producing a stair conducive to social interaction and complimentary to the grand interior spaces. The increased level of interactivity and visibility produced by the stair aids in the seamless integration of public and private space, which in this case becomes quite interchangeable, as lofts are often used as work spaces for career artists. ROOF TERRACES were also a point of interest as the building was to become a public place of event, spectacle and social activity. A roof garden was also added to accommodate the residents below in a sustainable manner. Aesthetically, the use of VERTICALITY

was of great importance given the surrounding height restraint of 14 stories. Although only mid-rise, the Mighty Block was intended to give the impression of a tall, rising structure of great importance in the city. Lastly, connectivity with the UNDERGROUND CITY offered many incentives, such as the integration with Place des Arts and its traffic of culturally minded museum-goers. Connection to the arteries of Montreal would truly bring the building into the cultural fabric of the city, both figuratively and literally.

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C I R C U L AT I O N T E R R A S S E S U N D E R G R O U N D C I T Y

F O C A L P O I N T S :Throughout the development of the Mighty Block, six focal points remained as pillars to the programmatic and aesthetic integrity of the building. The first was the dual program of ART MUSEUM AND RESIDENTIAL LOFT SPACE. Secondly, CIRCULATION was to be treated as a grand gesture, producing a stair conducive to social interaction and complimentary to the grand interior spaces. The increased level of interactivity and visibility produced by the stair aids in the seamless integration of public and private space, which in this case becomes quite interchangeable, as lofts are often used as work spaces for career artists. ROOF TERRACES were also a point of interest as the building was to become a public place of event, spectacle and social activity. A roof garden was also added to accommodate the residents below in a sustainable manner. Aesthetically, the use of VERTICALITY

was of great importance given the surrounding height restraint of 14 stories. Although only mid-rise, the Mighty Block was intended to give the impression of a tall, rising structure of great importance in the city. Lastly, connectivity with the UNDERGROUND CITY offered many incentives, such as the integration with Place des Arts and its traffic of culturally minded museum-goers. Connection to the arteries of Montreal would truly bring the building into the cultural fabric of the city, both figuratively and literally.

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S T E E L D E S I G N :In order to produce the translucent effect depicted in the model, a curtain wall system was developed with a secondary steel structure to support a layer of perforated white brushed metal. This layering effect can be seen in the exploded axo below. Details in which this secondary structure interacted with the handrails of the rooftop terraces were also developed (left). Inside the building, three angular steel columns soar through the main atrium space. These columns carry the load from columns above either directly, or by way of cross transfer beams. At ground, the structural system switches to simple flat slab concrete, and continues as such for all three basement floors.

At ground level one finds a coffee shop and a museum gift store, arranged around an open atrium space for the exhibition of arts. From here, one may travel down to the underground city/metro, or up to the art museum which continues for four floors. At the third floor, museum or event-goers have access to the main roof terrace. At the fifth floor, the museum opens to a double height glass space, with a view of busy Maissoneuve Street. The following eight floors consist of artists’ lofts (six per floor). Various arrangements of these spaces (multi-floor and single storey) have been designed to cater to both live-work and work-exhibit style tenants.

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S T E E L D E S I G N :In order to produce the translucent effect depicted in the model, a curtain wall system was developed with a secondary steel structure to support a layer of perforated white brushed metal. This layering effect can be seen in the exploded axo below. Details in which this secondary structure interacted with the handrails of the rooftop terraces were also developed (left). Inside the building, three angular steel columns soar through the main atrium space. These columns carry the load from columns above either directly, or by way of cross transfer beams. At ground, the structural system switches to simple flat slab concrete, and continues as such for all three basement floors.

At ground level one finds a coffee shop and a museum gift store, arranged around an open atrium space for the exhibition of arts. From here, one may travel down to the underground city/metro, or up to the art museum which continues for four floors. At the third floor, museum or event-goers have access to the main roof terrace. At the fifth floor, the museum opens to a double height glass space, with a view of busy Maissoneuve Street. The following eight floors consist of artists’ lofts (six per floor). Various arrangements of these spaces (multi-floor and single storey) have been designed to cater to both live-work and work-exhibit style tenants.

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C H A L L E N G E :Extract an inhabitable space from the expression of a Canadian abstract painting. The voice and intent of the artist should be felt within the spaces created.

S O L U T I O N :Fernand Toupin’s “Surface with Reciprocal Arcs” was a product of an abstract movement set forth by the “Plasticien Manifesto” of 1955. The painters of this movement united tone, texture, form and line in orderly and deductive forms. The interpreted pavilion is a reflection of this visual language.

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C H A L L E N G E :Extract an inhabitable space from the expression of a Canadian abstract painting. The voice and intent of the artist should be felt within the spaces created.

S O L U T I O N :Fernand Toupin’s “Surface with Reciprocal Arcs” was a product of an abstract movement set forth by the “Plasticien Manifesto” of 1955. The painters of this movement united tone, texture, form and line in orderly and deductive forms. The interpreted pavilion is a reflection of this visual language.

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P AV I L I O N M O D E L

The essential form of the pavilion is derived from the painting’s sinuous curve, created by two interacting half circles. In the painting, these curved spaces are brought to great depths through the artist’s tonal palette. Similarly in the pavilion, the depth of these arcs can be felt through the linear, tunnel-like repetition, as well as the sensation of continuation beyond the ground/canvas. The linearity and play of tones in the painting brings forth a dramatic sense of movement. Perspective views of the pavilion mirror this movement, both in the built form and in the form of light across the plane. The orderly patterns of light envelop the viewer in Toupin’s infinite plane of light and dark, all the while engaging them in the enclosure of the simple and geometric structure.

P AV I L I O N M O D E L

The essential form of the pavilion is derived from the painting’s sinuous curve, created by two interacting half circles. In the painting, these curved spaces are brought to great depths through the artist’s tonal palette. Similarly in the pavilion, the depth of these arcs can be felt through the linear, tunnel-like repetition, as well as the sensation of continuation beyond the ground/canvas. The linearity and play of tones in the painting brings forth a dramatic sense of movement. Perspective views of the pavilion mirror this movement, both in the built form and in the form of light across the plane. The orderly patterns of light envelop the viewer in Toupin’s infinite plane of light and dark, all the while engaging them in the enclosure of the simple and geometric structure.


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P A R T N E R - A N D R É E - A N N E T H O R Ê T

E X T E R I O R R E N D E R

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C H A L L E N G E :“Library +” is a comprehensive studio structured around three interrelated phases: research, preliminary design, and construction documentation. The result shall be the complete building proposal for the design of a library in Chambly, Quebec. 2000 m2 is to be allotted to library functions, while 1000 m2 is to be used as a secondary, complementary program to the centre. The project must address the team’s thoughts on how the role of the library is to evolve in our modern world. After two months, preliminary design will be complete and students will spend the remaining two months developing MEP, Structural and Lighting documentation with respective consultants.

S O L U T I O N :The Vélothèque is a Public Library and Bicycle Co-operative, located on the beautiful Canal de Chambly. The site is located along la Route Verte, a popular cycling route, which covers over 5,000 km of Quebec countryside. Inherently, cycling has become an immense part of the culture and tourism in Chambly. The Vélothèque goes beyond the book, to bring together the tranquility of academia and the vitality of this active community.

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C H A L L E N G E :“Library +” is a comprehensive studio structured around three interrelated phases: research, preliminary design, and construction documentation. The result shall be the complete building proposal for the design of a library in Chambly, Quebec. 2000 m2 is to be allotted to library functions, while 1000 m2 is to be used as a secondary, complementary program to the centre. The project must address the team’s thoughts on how the role of the library is to evolve in our modern world. After two months, preliminary design will be complete and students will spend the remaining two months developing MEP, Structural and Lighting documentation with respective consultants.

S O L U T I O N :The Vélothèque is a Public Library and Bicycle Co-operative, located on the beautiful Canal de Chambly. The site is located along la Route Verte, a popular cycling route, which covers over 5,000 km of Quebec countryside. Inherently, cycling has become an immense part of the culture and tourism in Chambly. The Vélothèque goes beyond the book, to bring together the tranquility of academia and the vitality of this active community.

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P R E L I M I N A R Y D E S I G N :The Vélothèque makes a physical connection to La Route Verte, bringing the cyclist along a glass encased path, over the canal, through the library, and finally to the bicycle co-operative. The form of the building is divided programmatically into two intersecting rectangular blocks. The point of intersection between the library and the co-operative creates a four-storey entrance atrium that gives the visitor a spectacular view of the overhead bicycle path. Within the co-operative at ground level, one has access to a shop, space to repair their bicycle, and even rentable rooms for cyclists who are traveling along the Route. Upstairs, the library space opens onto a scenic view of the canal. Ascending the three levels of the library corresponds to an ascending level of activity, with the top floor “kids zone” having the most interactive view of the cyclists buzzing by. The building is surrounded by an integrated “concrete park” style landscape, promoting urban cycling and skateboard related activities.

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P E R F O R AT E D M E T A L E N V E L O P E

B I C Y C L E P AT H

P R O G R A M M AT I C V O L U M E S

I N T E G R AT E D L A N D S C A P E

F I N A L A S S E M B LY

S E C T I O N A L

P E R S P E C T I V E

S E C T I O N &

E L E VAT I O N S- 3 M

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P A R K

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C A N A L

P R E L I M I N A R Y D E S I G N :The Vélothèque makes a physical connection to La Route Verte, bringing the cyclist along a glass encased path, over the canal, through the library, and finally to the bicycle co-operative. The form of the building is divided programmatically into two intersecting rectangular blocks. The point of intersection between the library and the co-operative creates a four-storey entrance atrium that gives the visitor a spectacular view of the overhead bicycle path. Within the co-operative at ground level, one has access to a shop, space to repair their bicycle, and even rentable rooms for cyclists who are traveling along the Route. Upstairs, the library space opens onto a scenic view of the canal. Ascending the three levels of the library corresponds to an ascending level of activity, with the top floor “kids zone” having the most interactive view of the cyclists buzzing by. The building is surrounded by an integrated “concrete park” style landscape, promoting urban cycling and skateboard related activities.

VÉLOTHÈQUE

P E R F O R AT E D M E T A L E N V E L O P E

B I C Y C L E P AT H

P R O G R A M M AT I C V O L U M E S

I N T E G R AT E D L A N D S C A P E

F I N A L A S S E M B LY

S E C T I O N A L

P E R S P E C T I V E

S E C T I O N &

E L E VAT I O N S- 3 M

0 M

P A R K

S I T E

C A N A L

S T R U C T U R A L R E S O L U T I O N :The main forms of the Vélothèque are composed of a simple steel frame structure. The library space is elevated from the ground by a series of steel arms and supported by bolted hinge type connections (above). To create optimal views of the canal, while still controlling sun glare, a perforated metal screen was incorporated over a glass curtain wall. The curtain wall system minimized steel interruptions through the use of glass mullions with “spider fittings”. The exterior/interior bicycle path was composed of steel prefab box girders, connected to steel columns.

S T R U C T U R A L

R E N D E R I N G

S T R U C T U R A L

I S O M E T R I C

W A L L S E C T I O N

Gravel

Drain

Reinforced Cement Panel

50mm Rigid Insulation

Vapour Barrier

35mm Steel Deck

Open Web Steel Joist

Rubber Floor Finish

Composite Deck (35mm)

Steel Joist

Acoustic Panels

Perforated Steel Panel

25mm Aluminium Channel

75mm Sheet-steel Panel

Thermal Insulation

Vapour Barrier

15mm Plasterboards

Steel Stud

15mm Plasterboards

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2

2

3

1

3

F L O O R P L A N

S T R U C T U R A L R E S O L U T I O N :The main forms of the Vélothèque are composed of a simple steel frame structure. The library space is elevated from the ground by a series of steel arms and supported by bolted hinge type connections (above). To create optimal views of the canal, while still controlling sun glare, a perforated metal screen was incorporated over a glass curtain wall. The curtain wall system minimized steel interruptions through the use of glass mullions with “spider fittings”. The exterior/interior bicycle path was composed of steel prefab box girders, connected to steel columns.

S T R U C T U R A L

R E N D E R I N G

S T R U C T U R A L

I S O M E T R I C

W A L L S E C T I O N

Gravel

Drain

Reinforced Cement Panel

50mm Rigid Insulation

Vapour Barrier

35mm Steel Deck

Open Web Steel Joist

Rubber Floor Finish

Composite Deck (35mm)

Steel Joist

Acoustic Panels

Perforated Steel Panel

25mm Aluminium Channel

75mm Sheet-steel Panel

Thermal Insulation

Vapour Barrier

15mm Plasterboards

Steel Stud

15mm Plasterboards

1

2

2

3

1

3

F L O O R P L A N


D I G I T A L R E P R E S E N T AT I O N - 2 0 1 4

P R O F E S S O R - L E S L I E L O K

P A R T N E R - M I A Z A I D A N

05

C H A L L E N G E :An interpolation of an aerial photograph of Mars into a digitally manipulated landscape. Variables derived from this landscape are then used to inform an architecture that is inserted into the topography.

S O L U T I O N :Upon analysis of the given photo, a driving narrative was formed: the landscape, which is comprised of a geometric web as well as mountainous forms, is being inundated by an approaching flood. A civilization must grow and thrive in light of the imposing natural threat. As the web infiltrates the landscape, weaving itself through the mountains, an architectural pod finds its foundations upon the hexagonal forms. Informed by the variability of the rising water, the pods height adapts and protects the manifesting cluster (civilization).

P R O C E S S :Three forms were interpolated and parametrically modelled using Rhino and its scripting plug-ins, Grasshopper and WeaverBird: the web, the mountains and the water. The architectural intervention was then informed by the output of the parametric data produced by these forms. The pod-like structure emerges from the primary hexagonal form of its respective base. Its height is informed by the inverse of its proximity to the place of highest frequency in the waters. These pods propagate throughout the landscape in correlation with the movement of the web through the mountains, creating a cluster-like city. Skylights are added at the top of the pods to add natural light, and interior abutting walls are taken away as necessary to create larger spaces and a network of circulation through the pods.


D I G I T A L R E P R E S E N T AT I O N - 2 0 1 4

P R O F E S S O R - L E S L I E L O K

P A R T N E R - M I A Z A I D A N

05

C H A L L E N G E :An interpolation of an aerial photograph of Mars into a digitally manipulated landscape. Variables derived from this landscape are then used to inform an architecture that is inserted into the topography.

S O L U T I O N :Upon analysis of the given photo, a driving narrative was formed: the landscape, which is comprised of a geometric web as well as mountainous forms, is being inundated by an approaching flood. A civilization must grow and thrive in light of the imposing natural threat. As the web infiltrates the landscape, weaving itself through the mountains, an architectural pod finds its foundations upon the hexagonal forms. Informed by the variability of the rising water, the pods height adapts and protects the manifesting cluster (civilization).

P R O C E S S :Three forms were interpolated and parametrically modelled using Rhino and its scripting plug-ins, Grasshopper and WeaverBird: the web, the mountains and the water. The architectural intervention was then informed by the output of the parametric data produced by these forms. The pod-like structure emerges from the primary hexagonal form of its respective base. Its height is informed by the inverse of its proximity to the place of highest frequency in the waters. These pods propagate throughout the landscape in correlation with the movement of the web through the mountains, creating a cluster-like city. Skylights are added at the top of the pods to add natural light, and interior abutting walls are taken away as necessary to create larger spaces and a network of circulation through the pods.

G E O L O G I C A L P A T T E R N I N L A N D S C A P E :

C O N C A V E H E X A G O N A L C L U S T E R S

M O U N T A I N S A N D V A L L E Y S

W A T E R

A R C H I T E C T U R E O V E RG E O L O G I C A L P A T T E R N

H E I G H T

F R E Q U E N C Y

V A R I A B L E S :

D E P T H

I M M E R S I O N

D I S T A N C EX

1 / A X

G E O L O G I C A L P A T T E R N I N L A N D S C A P E :

C O N C A V E H E X A G O N A L C L U S T E R S

M O U N T A I N S A N D V A L L E Y S

W A T E R

A R C H I T E C T U R E O V E RG E O L O G I C A L P A T T E R N

H E I G H T

F R E Q U E N C Y

V A R I A B L E S :

D E P T H

I M M E R S I O N

D I S T A N C EX

1 / A X

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Heather Jane Richardson | Undergraduate Portfolio 2016