ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO: Elaine Kinyanjui

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P O R T F O L I O

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R e s I d e n T I a L R e n O vaT I O n

B O T I Q U e R e Ta I L :P.a.T.H Intergration

G a L L e R Y :Building conversion

L I v I n G e n v I R O n M e n T s :mixed-use development model

P2R e s I d e n T I a L R e M O d e L I n G

c O n T e n T s

s K e T c H e s + R e n d e R I n G s

M O d e L B U I L d I n G

d e s I G n e X P L O R aT I O n s

This residential renovation is designed to provide a versatile live-work environment for an established sculpture artist.

Located in the historical Fashion district, the renovation of this early 20th c building explores the transformation between the area’s historic era as the industrial Garment district and its contemporary character as a style center. The building envelope cosmetically explores this concept through a po-lemic lens. The play of existing and new finishes juxtaposes the neighborhood’s historical origins with a modern building typology of glass, steel and concrete.

Residential renovation

The volumetric expression and spatial organization of the residence is

achieved by applying the additive and subtractive processes employed in

the sculptural arts.

The projecting glass volume and sunlight atrium provide display space for

the client's sculptural works.

The site constraints that influenced the design strategy were:

- The location of the eastern wall sitting on the

property line made it necessary to design it as a

solid firewall with no portals

- daylight consideration:

This required other methods of bringing in

additional natural daylight into the interior space

such as; axial skylight, three storey glazed atrium, the

corner glass display volume, glass flooring along

the skylight axis.

- Privacy considerations

desIGn sTRaTeGY

BasEmEnt floor

Bed RM.

BaTH RM.

IndOOR

GaRden

LaUndRY/ cLOseT

MecHanIcaL RM.

scULPTURe

dIsPLaY

LIvInG aRea

dInnInG aRea

KITcHen

main floor/ aBovE gradE sEcond floor/ roof Patio

KITcHenLIBRaRY

OFFIceWORKsHOP

GaRden

Basement floor Office

Library dinning area

Office

secTIOnaL eLevaTIOnsdaylight studies

glazEd axisProgramatic dElinEation

In this open plan, spatial delineation between private and public (live/work) functions is

expressed as an axial relationship between the two volumes.

The central glazed floor and skylight act as spatial anchors, which allow for subtle transi-

tions between the new and old sections of the building. spatial permeability is achieved

through elements such as a sunlight atrium, a floating glass stair, and interior glass parti-

tions.

Glazed corridor

Glazed atrium

deTaIL dRaWInGs

Cantilevered glass

Floor Framing&exterior Wall assembly

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

KITCHENETTE

GUEST RM. 4

SHARED BATH

ENSUITE

MASTER

BED RM.

WALK-IN

CLOSET

FAMILY

GUEST RM.2

GUEST RM.3

GUEST RM.# 1

WASH RM.

POWDERRM.

KITCHEN

DINNING RM.

LIVING RM.

LAUNDRY RM.

IRONING RM.

GARAGE

ENTRANCE

ENTRY WAY

GARAGE

ENTRANCE

HOSPITALITYBOUtiQUe Retail

In a collaborative effort with two other partners, this boutique hotel was

designed as an urban retreat for city dwellers and tourists alike.

The conceptual premise was based on the idea of a cenote - a subter-

ranean world of seclusion and tranquility fed by a network of aquatic

pathways. The inclusion of the Toronto PaTH system into the hotel’s pro-

gram was a means of embedding it within

the city’s socio-economic and physical framework.

The retail component was designed to house the fashion collective - FaT-

and occupies the south-West corner of the building. The treatment of the

fashion store’s interior re-interprates the physical qualities of a cenote.

The juxtaposition of voids and masses define the space’s experiential

qualities while the jagged forms and shapes of the display units cosmeti-

cally evoke the sublime cavernous world of the cenote.

HOSPITALITYBOUtiQUe Retail

concEPt| FaT |(Fashion and art Toronto) is a design collective whose man-date is to showcase artistic disciplines rooted in fashion such as fash-ion design, photography, installation and performance art.

Their design sensibility lies in the experimental and avant-garde – rediscovering and redefining the boundaries of fashion.

combining the idea of the cenote -a cavernous underworld - with the idea of discovery as a starting point, the store’s layout and plan-ning is designed as a sequence of encounters. vast open space gives way to hidden enclosures below.

Planningcirculation is conceived as a series of elevated gangways or catwalks evocative of both archeological sites and the runways simultaneous-ly. during exhibitions these circulation paths would be used as actual runway platforms. The glass elevator provides access to all three levels.

The use of diagonal axes and skewed alignment re-orients movement through the store giving it a dynamic quality and evoking a sense of exploration for the customers. a play of light, shadow and void add to this dynamism. Daylight from the ground floor filters into the PATH level through the double height void located at the center of the store.

The ground level is visualized as an open and light ambient space. The program consists of an accessories display section and a centrally lo-cated cash island. The main store entrance is conceived as a glazed vestibule gangway flanked by a glazed display case. The cash island transforms into a storage volume with display niches at PaTH level below.

ground lEvEl sKEtcH

MezzanIne LeveL PLan : desIGneR's sTUdIO

dEsignEr'sstudio

gangway

sTReeT LeveL PLan : dIsPLaY scHeMe

accEsoriEs

disPlay

casHarEa

catwalK

1 B1 B

secTIOn c

P. a . t . H level

street level

P. a . t . H lEvEl Plan

fittingrm.

stocKrm.

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casHElEv.

P. a . t . H level

street level

MezzanIne LeveL PLan : desIGneR's sTUdIO

dEsignEr'sstudio

gangway

sTReeT LeveL PLan : dIsPLaY scHeMe

accEsoriEs

disPlay

casHarEa

catwalK

1 B1 B

fittingrm.

stocKrm.

loungE

casHElEv.

illuminatEd

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P. a . t . H lEvEl PErsPEctivE

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InTeRIOR eLevaTIOns

dIsPLaY UnIT

As part of a larger scheme, this project entailed the conversion of one of

the periphery buildings at the don valley Brick Works site. The heritage

status building required a very subtle approach in refurbishment and con-

version. The extant structure was maintained.

The buildings conversion into a gallery space was implemented as a se-

ries of interior design moves. an elevator was introduced into an auxiliary

shaft volume. The central winding stair celebrates the ambulatory nature

art viewing. Tension rods from a ceiling track suspended art pieces along

the circulatory path of the stair. The combination stair form (spiral/ stan-

dard) though generated out the spatial constraints allows for a full view of

the space as one ascends.

The existing industrial sieves were re-conceived as the gallery focal point.

Their voluminous capacity was re-purposed for wine storage for the newly

introduced mini bar.

GalleRYBuilding Conversion

nOTes:

• GUTTED SEIVES FITTED WITH CUSTOM

BUILT-In WIne sHeLvInG

• ADDITIONAL SHELVIING WRAPS

aROUnd THe eXTeRIOR OF THe seIves

• SERPENTINE STAIRS PROVIDE ACCESS

TO TO THe RaIsed PLaTFORM

cOnveRTedIndUsTRIaL seIvesWine storage

MInI BaR MILLWORK

Technical drawings

This factory renovation project is conceived as an exercise in

developing a live-work environment for a self-sustaining com-

munity. The working model presented features commercial

space and 4 apartment units.

The scheme focuses on renewable energy and the provision of

social, commercial and productive spaces. The aim is to gener-

ate a thriving community-based lifestyle within an urban con-

The replicable live-work model presented features ground

level commercial space and 4 upper level apartment units.

GROUnd FLOOR sQ. FOOTaGe In 4 -UnIT scHeMe:

model footprint: 2,025’ Sq.ft

sustainable social Housing mixed-use developmentP5

Residential:2 storey apt units

Ground floor:commercial space

2 storey residential units

commercial space

circulation

green space

productive facade

commercial space

circulation

green space

productive facade

at 800 sq.ft a unit, the double storey apartments

are designed to accomodate singles and small

families. The open plan at grade would facilitate

commercial entrprises for residents or could be

rented out to neighbourood businesses.

First storeysecond storey

PErforatEd Paving

auxillary PowEr

sourcE

grEEn roof:tHErmal covEr

Biological watEr trEatmEnt/ gardEn

ROOF GaRden:Biological water treatment

Green corridor

PassIve sTRaTeGIes

summEr

1. Interior plantings enhance air quality2. stack ventilation

3. Operable skylight provides sunlight and fresh air to interior space (n)

4. Planted roofs -interior cooling effect

5. Roof overhang provides shade

wintEr

6. Concrete /stone tile floors - thermal mass (night warming)

7. south facing, double skin glazed facade- solar heat source

8. Interior windows open into ventilated corridor: stackventilation

Passive ventilation

desiGne X P L O R aT I O n s

Inspired by Shuehei Endo’s Springtecture project, this transitional pavilion

is conceived as a space that integrates fluidly into its natural environs.

This objective is achieved through its design as an unbroken visual ele-

ment, its organic undulating form and permeable configuration.

The first iteration, consists of patterned pvc panels, actualized through the

application 3d printing techniques.

The second is based on the application of open weaving techniques. a

unique steel framework combined with the flexible wicker panels allow

for a complex geometric form.

Both models, animate the space within with a play of light, shadow and

color.

P e r m e a b l e enclosures

park pavilion

P e r m e a b l e enclosures

park pavilion

Modeled after the amazonian water lily (victoria amazonica), this canopy installation is designed as a seasonally responsive art piece.

In addition to providing nightime illumination,the installation's purpose is to express the ephemeral transformations of light and shadow oc-curing through the day.

Day time:

In the course of the day, the perforated canopy filters light and casts

abstracted shadows in reference to the sun’s trajectory resulting in a

dynamic play of light and shadow.

Night:

A series of fiber optic and insulated LED lamps embedded within the

translucent skin illuminates the surrounds with a cool ambient glow.

Winter:

as successive layers of ice build up on the canopy framework, a

membrane would form a translucent skin and in effect complete the

organic form of the leaf it was modeled after.

luminEscEnt canoPyinstallation

MedIa:

- rHino (oBjEct modEling)- 3d Printing - PHotosHoP (rEndEring)

dRawinGRe n d e R i n g

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO: Elaine Kinyanjui

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