Portfolio

Area of Focus

Curtain Wall Termination at So�t 6-A6

ramp entrance main lobby stair grand hall

light canons silent garden organic restaurant music garden

EXPERIENTIAL SECTION

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King Street, and the Northern edge of Liberty Village, the fabric is pulled across to create retail, residen-tial and entertainment uses within the void. The skin pulled across the gap is walkable along it’s length, al-lowing for a park like feel.

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Professional PortfolioYousef Thompson

25 Elm St. Apartment 701Toronto, Ontario

M5G [email protected]

(647) 338 8482

Statement of Intent

I believe an Architect, is an individual with acquired skills who demonstrates his/her activities with innovation; benefiting society as a whole, regardless of gender, race or culture, in an artistic and yet realistically functional manner, conserving the old with the new whilst protecting the fragile environment.

In the process of achieving my career goal to become an Architect, I have committed my life to learning the principles, theories, and methods that encompass architecture and construction in general, as one of my essentials is to achieve a wide range of experience so as to be the best that I can in the discipline and contribute in a beneficial way to society. Throughout my career path, my studies to date have consisted of Construction Engineering Technology and Architecture at Niagara College, achieving an advanced diploma in 2006 (3 years) and a degree course in Construction Technology Management with Bemidji State University in collaboration with George Brown College, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science (4 years).

My work experiences with HATCH, an architectural office, an assistant to an engineer, and various industry related volunteer projects, has given me a solid background and real life experience in the profession. My interests then lay in focusing on the essence of architecture, reinforced by four years of academic studies in the BArcSc program at Ryerson University establishing building blocks and tools along with the art of collaborative endeavours and reinforced understanding of team work and leadership.

I now seek to further my career path in the only logical and natural sense by seeking employment within an Architectural firm that has focuses akin to my interests of Architectural design in the usage of advanced technologies, new material applications, research and development of new methods and practices, and the ecologies of environments, all required for the future of architectural endeavours within a new flat world environment, and necessary to achieve and maintain a greater quality of life and cultural experience. The work opportunities offered would assist in my interest of research and development in efficient utilization of sustainable and net zero applications to contribute to society as a whole.

My time in university has been truly beneficial; the faculty brought their specialized knowledge and encouragement to the students in a positive manner, enhancing the total experience. The opportunities of study and research both local and international, highlighted the roll of caretaking and leadership required of the profession, to ensure a bright future of the built and natural environment, demanded for the new global community.

I thank you for your consideration, wherein which I may achieve professional growth and contribute to the future of architectural practices.

Respectfully,

Yousef Thompson

Table of Contents

Student Housing - Studio 2010 1 - 5

Center for Environmental Ecological Awareness - Studio Tel Aviv, Summer 2011 6 - 15

Toronto Museum Project - Integration Studio 2011 16 - 22

Wall Details - Course 2011 23

Small Buildings - Courses 2011 & 2009 24

Tree House - Case Study 2011 25

Model - Course 2010 26

School for New Media and Performing Arts (SNMPA) - Studio 2009 27 - 28

Arab World Institute - Case Study 2011 29 - 30

Architecture Pavilion - Competition Studio 2012 31 - 32

Collaborative Works 33 - 35

CONNECTIONS THROUGH SOLID & VOIDRyerson University Student Housing and Third Space

Studio DesignIndividual Project

2nd year, 4th Semester - April 2010Professor: Dr. Kendra Schank Smith

"EVERYTHING IS REVEALED TO US THROUGH LIGHT. BLINDNESS IS INDEED ONE OF THE GRAVEST OF AFFLICTIONS. THE COSMIC COINCIDENCE THAT CREATED OUR SMALL PLANET, AND THROUGH AN INCONCEIVABLE CHANCE SURROUNDED IT WITH AN ATMOSPHERE THAT ALLOWED LIFE TO BE CREATED, ALSO HAS GIVEN US THE MIRACLE OF FORMS, COLORS, AND INTANGIBLE TRANSPARENCIES. IT BECOMES THE CONSTANT STIMULUS FOR THE TRUE ARTIST. TO THE PAINTER THROUGH INDIVIDUAL HARMONIES OR DISSONANCES OF COLORS, TEXTURES, AND PATTERNS; TO THE ARCHITECT THROUGH HIS SOLIDS AND VOIDS, AND THE MAJESTIC RULE OF PERSPECTIVE."

STEFAN BUZAS ARCHITECTURE IN DETAILS

Student Housing - Studio, April 2010 - 1

SITE LATITUDE 43 deg 39 min 42 sec NLONGTITUDE 79 deg 22 min 45 sec W

Threshold ‘slices’ through the building were taken from averages of summer solstice and winter solstice, achieving a 47 deg difference between each solstice. This will achieve a larger solar window time frame from June 21 to December 21.

Students are known to study easier and efficiently with natural sunlight. It has also been proven that people are more productive and live happier healthy lives.

The reinforcing and detailed connections has been omitted from the for the sake of clarity

WALL SECTION

Threshold from North to South

Threshold from East to West

The 'slice' functional purpose is to allow maximum potential of natural sunlight

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ASC 401 DESIGN STUDIO IIITHE GAME CHANGERYOUSEF THOMPSONAPRIL 12, 2010

CONNECTIONS THROUGH SOLID AND VOID

SUN STUDYTORONTO ONTARIO LATITUDE 43 deg 40 min N

SITE 3 LATITUDE 43 deg 39 min 42 sec NLONGTITUDE 79 deg 22 min 45 sec W

SLICES THROUGH THE BUILDING WERE TAKEN FROM AVERAGESOF SUMMER SOLSTICE AND WINTER SOLSTICE, ACHIEVING A 47 deg DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EACH SOLSTICE. THEREFORE GAINING A LARGER SOLAR WINDOW FROM JUNE 21 TO DECEMBER 21.

STUDENTS ARE KNOWN TO STUDY EASIER AND EFFICIENTLY WITHNATURAL SUNLIGHT, IT IS ALSO BEEN PROVEN THAT PEOPLE ARE BE MORE PRODUCTIVE, AND LIVE HAPIER HEALTHY LIVES.

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Circulation Elevator HVAC Structure Common space Vegetation

Structure Perspective 2Structure Perspective 1

This student residence project (connection through solid and void) analyzed the corridor and its surroundings to incorporate the requirements while providing demands of the public. Each piece of building signifies Ryerson integrating as a whole through critical connections. The site is located on the corner of Church St. and Carlton St. across from the Maple Leafs Garden (the new Ryerson Athletic Centre). This placement represents Ryerson University’s gateway from the North and East, giving Ryerson a visual boundary to the opposite skywalk on Church st. and Gould st. The entire complex is a three-dimensional urban space in which buildings on the ground, under the ground and over the ground are fused together.

The location derived the slices through the structure to showcase crossing a Ryerson University threshold from the North and North East. The slices are specifically angled to attain environmental benefits by maximizing the amount of natural sunlight throughout the year whilst providing privacy and unique views in and out of the common spaces. Added amenities for residence include a second floor patio and green roof. Local wild plants used are spread over the skywalk and up live walls.

The skywalk is connected to provide safety and comfort for students from the athletic center to health and medical amenities. The residence contains commercial space at grade for the benefit of the public, residence, and athletes, that offer a café/juice bar, meeting/lecture hall, physiotherapy for athletes and medical clinic for a lack thereof in the gay community of Church St. and Wellesley St. Inside the residence building there is a large study area and cafeteria with an indoor and outdoor communal space for students to socialize. The horizontal split between the commercial and residence space contributes to privacy control and continues with the concept of solid and void, the outdoor space will be used for any Ryerson or athletic event, to solve the problem of limited space and distance from the main campus. This built environment will facilitate and influence the development of social capital.


ELECTRIC READING STATION Center for Environmental Ecological Awareness

Studio Abroad - Tel AvivIndividual Project

4th year - Summer 2011Professor: Masha Etkind

There is a large shift involving industrial sites around the world due to economic and social downturn and constraints. A trend has been emerging in Europe to conserve the site as part of the lands history, but what to do with these large spaces when cities and towns are slowly encroaching in the surrounding area. This project I have established was pursued in order to find solutions on how it can be dealt with in order to conserve this era of development in history before there is irreversible damage. This project became an area of retrofit, to discover a new purpose that will work cohesively in the adaptive society, ie. The Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto.

My proposal for the city of Tel Aviv was to find a way for this site to benefit the community from all of the pollution this plant has caused in the past. Therefore being an electric plant, the most suitable solution was to find ways to become more sustainable and consume less energy by conserving resources and reduce waste.

Most of the site is closed and abandoned, all of the private barriers in the area will be cleared and open to the public, converting into a city park which includes a series of naturalized areas. The buildings will be restored and opened as an environmentally focused community and cultural centre, dedicated to restoring nature in urban environments. The site will involve the community and families by providing recreational, educational, and leisure activities such as: designated garden areas, historical scriptures of the site and its existing Tel sites dating back to 8th century BC, old storage tanks repurposed as public pools and for educational purposes such as water filtration, tubing and piping can be repurposed for playground settings, and structures can be used for rock climbing, rope bridges etc.

The landmark chimney stack will become an interactive and renewable energy source, the public will use it for a magnificent look out point along the edge of Tel Aviv, while the stack itself will act as a solar chimney (mainly for educational/awareness purposes).

This project will once again reclaim the privatized lot to the residents of Tel Aviv which is located on prime property along the Tel Aviv shoreline.

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Approach

• An integrated approach used to create a building that compliments and responds to the wellbeing of the public, site, and waterfront edge

• To reinforce the interdependency of art and science as a means towards architectural design. Using advanced kinetic technology that harnesses heat and wind energy

Mission

• Conserve, Repurpose, and Retrofit the Electrical Reading Power Station

• Make infrastructure better not bigger

Vision

• Display History and advances in technology using a high performance building

• Revitalize the north end of Tel Aviv and reclaim the shoreline. Restoring nature in urban environments

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The industrial site was chosen as a convention center and gallery because of its landmark chimney stack that can be seen throughout the city and beyond. Attendees will be traveling from around the world and will easily become familiar with their surroundings when they know what to look for when roaming. The gallery space was elaborated on from previous attempts to hold exhibitions on site in the past. The theme of an environmental ecological awareness center was fitting, as the site is located at the end stretch of the largest designated green space in Tel Aviv, Israel. Across the footbridge from the site holds Tel Aviv’s major entertainment district and tourist hub along the boardwalk.

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The design resolution was constructed through holistic approaches to achieve a natural breathable space, and create a structure to react like a living organism, collecting wind energy and deflecting the sun with the use of a large pavilion area. The large shelter was introduced due to bare land that currently has no shading devices. The stretch out towards the sea is the connector from sea to shore and shore to city. The material for this shading device will depict water coming over and onto the land and continue through the structure by fluid motions created by wind forces that catch moveable ‘flaps’ used as shading devices (this is shown on the elevation images).

The motion caused by the wind force will create kinetic energy that will be collected and put back into the system with the use of advanced technologies, hence incorporating art and science as a means towards architectural design.

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Final DesignThe solar chimney is a straightforward idea.

A massive tower funnels hot air driven upwards by temperature, density, and pressure differentials and spins turbines at the base of the tower to create electricity.

Prototypes are tested in Spain, which is on a similar line of the equator to Israel.


The approach towards holistic and passive designs with the use of advanced technologies is intended to one day heal and support the community from its harmful, destructive, and controversial past. There is no question towards the use of technology intended to harness energy, it will be showcased to describe the sites long history of Tel Aviv as a reflection of a world changing due to society outgrowing old restrictive political ideologies and the inception of technological innovations of recent years.

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A wind turbine generator is made up of two major components:

In this case the turbine blades are �aps which are rotated by the wind, and an alter-nator which converts wind energy into elec-tricity using coils and magnets.

With the wind pushing each �ap it creates a charge within the copper wire coil and pushes it through to a generator to harness the energy.

This will also solve a �aw in Ned Kahns visual display by sending a small charge to the �aps if they were to get stuck in the upward position (as shown in videos of his artwork).

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I would like to take the idea of conserving electricity by switching the light weight `aluminum �aps to solar panel �aps. There are new technologies that have made solar panels more �exible. They also add tellurium in the production of solar panels to make them stronger and more ductile.

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Using the idea from Ned Kahns artwork of an artificial cloud, I would like expand on this and create benefits as well as the visual art display.

A wind turbine generator is made up of two major components:

In this case the turbine blades are flaps that are rotating caused by wind forces, and an alternator which converts wind energy into electricity with the use of coils and magnets.

With the wind pushing each flap, it will create a charge within the copper wire coil, the charge then travels through the magnetic rod to a generator that will harness the energy.

This function will also solve a flaw in Ned Kahns design, come of the flaps tend to get stuck in one position (as shown in videos of his artwork). This can be eliminated by sending a small charge to the flaps that will make the positive and negative attraction react to the flaps.

I would like to take it one step further in the use of renewable energy functions by replacing Ned Kahns use of lightweight aluminum flaps and use a new technological solar flap. This technology has become more durable and ductile with the use of tellurium in the product. The image shown can charge electronics such as cell phones and laptop.

This installment in essence is yet again establishing the progressive interdependency of art and science as a means towards architectural design. In this case using advanced kinetic technology that harnesses heat and wind energy.

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TORONTO MUSEUM PROJECTSystem Integration and Comprehensive Design

Integration Studio Individual Project

3rd year, Semester 5 and 6 - April 2011Professor: Hitesh Doshi, Vera Straka

'.. to initiate a change of paradigm on the architectural scene by turning the spotlight from the designs to the combination of architectural ideas and innovative engineering. Modern architecture is frequently criticized for overemphasizing design and aesthetics. This is no longer good enough. More and more voices are calling for holistic concepts that take account of all disciplines and accompany a building throughout all stages of its life.'

Dr. Michael PetersPreface to the European Architecture + Technology Award 2006

Gooderham Building

Aim is given to rejuvenate, restore and maintain the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood and its landmark history using Urban Design Guidelines intended to have central functions to provide tools for a coordinated and uniform response to city development process. The corridor views of how one enters and exits the site area were addressed to know when the new building will be visible, these corridors are considered gateways because of their main circulation paths. The streetscape of the St. Lawrence area is unique and treated to a high degree; the public distinctly know they are entering the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood by the treatment specific to the area. They encourage eight main points:

Height & density of surrounding

Public social spaces and seating

Unobstructed views and passage to landmarks (Gooderham)

Shelter for bike storage

Keep in relationship to surrounding buildings by encouraging circulation, provide overhangs/awnings

Local art displayed on corners, etc that describe St. Lawrence history which also provides visual connection for pedestrian flow to attract the public into the district and other areas of interest

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Yousef Thompson Apr. 14, 2011

By applying the principles of building-street integration, site design and urban design and conducting a full report on St. Lawrence Neighbourhood and a site analysis of 60 Wellington Street East, I became inspired by all the history of the neighbourhood and the dynamic architectural and urban expression of cultural buildings it involves. The site itself has a lot of history ties dating back to 1820 from a house to hotel, bank and ending as a pizzeria. The Parti started as a technical evaluation of the site whereas

In proceeding with option #1 design strategy I can combine the previous two choices and incorporate site design and urban design logically. By breaking it apart in steps I can show the thought process by incorporating each strategy with site and urban design to clearly reduce the scheme to its essence.

To begin I started to analyze the surrounding context to see the key areas and connections (1st stage), my results tell me that the museum is in the most appropriate place to be given the surrounding attractions, historical background and iconic architecture. It then gets scaled down to a pedestrian level where it becomes a main focal point (2nd stage) under the urban design guidelines with its proximity to the Gooderham building and its guiding flow of traffic as the center piece of the hub that collaborates with the surrounding area. By studying the urban context I can now support my theme with facts of the site where it intersects and connects to the city.

There are many layers to the 3rd stage that includes a complex and unique development strategy that involves community and culture. Toronto culture is some of the most largely celebrated in the world, it dedicates each ethnicity by catering events such as food, and the arts, including religion/beliefs, gender and sexuality. Toronto is known as one of the world's most diverse and multicultural cities. It was ranked second in the world by the United Nations Development Programme for having the largest percentage of foreign-born population and is the largest metropolitan area in Canada. “In 2006, the City of Toronto was home to 8 percent of Canada's population, 30 percent of all recent immigrants and 20 per cent of all immigrants.” because of this major influence on our city, this brings about a unique and diverse developing community that is structured through time (4th stage). It is not to be seen as smooth interwoven lines because like every city, it has been through many trial and error phases, some things succeeded and some things have failed. The point is that without these mistakes the city has structured a strong foundation. Therefore it would be appropriate to celebrate these achievements by putting them out for display at this museum of culture on the integrated site (5th stage) (Figure 21).

Figure 20 – 60 Wellington Street East

Parti Figure 21 – Building Design Strategies (Parti)

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2. Scaled down to a pedestrian level where it becomes a main focal point , nodes (2nd stage)

3. Intersects and connects to the city, guiding flow of traffic acting as center piece of hub that collaborates with the surrounding area (3rd stage).

4. Unique and diverse developing community that is structured through time, trial and error phases (4th stage).

5. City has structured a strong foundation (5th stage).

Therefore the site is appropriate in terms of celebrating Toronto’s achievements to display at this museum of culture because of such an integrated site in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood.

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Integrity + Diversity = Culture

Culture + Education = Globalization

Past + Present = Building The Future

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WALL DETAILSPrinciples of Detailing

Individual Project3rd year, Semester 6 - March 2011

Professor: Arthur Wrigglesworth

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Curtain Wall Termination at Parapet4-A6

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Project: Large Project - Six Details

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SMALL BUILDINGSGeometer’s Studio

Tectonics and MaterialityIndividual Project

3rd year, Semester 6 - April 2011Professor: John Circa

Artist StudioIndividual Project

2nd year, Semester 3 - October 2009Professor: Scott Sorli

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TREE HOUSECase Study

Tectonics and MaterialityIndividual Project

3rd year, Semester 6 - February 2011Professor: John Circa

UNRAVELING FACADE GEOMETRY

Tree House - Course, February 2011 - 25

MODELRyerson University Development Project

Site developmentGroup Project

2nd year, Semester 4 - March 2010Professor: Patrick Saavedra

Model - Course, March 2010 - 26

Development of Ryerson University Campus grounds. Duties included meeting minutes/record keeping, design phase, and the construction of the physical model.

NW View of Site

Interior Courtyard and Stage From Balcony Building Two - Entrance Stair Building one - Main Stair

SCHOOL FOR NEW MEDIA AND PERFORMING ARTS (SNMPA)Studio

Individual Project2nd year - Semester 3 - December 2009

6 weeksProfessor: Scott Sorli

27 - School for New Media and Performing Arts (SNMPA) - Studio, December 2009

ASC 301 - STUDIO II - ASSIGNMENT 3SCHOOL FOR NEW MEDIA AND PERFORMING ARTSDEC. 04 2009YOUSEF THOMPSON

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1. STUDENTS LUNCH W/ LOCKERS 100m22. EXHIBITION GALLERY 50m23. STUDENT WC 30m24. STORAGE ROOM 30m2 5. LOADING DOCK 5m26. MECHANICAL ROOM 10m27. JANITOR ROOM 10m2 8. GARBAGE ROOM 10m29. STAIRS10. ART STUDIO 100m211. WORKSHOP 50m212. DIGITAL STUDIO WITH 24 COMPUTERS 50m213. PRINT ROOM 15m2 14. PHOTO DARKROOM 15m215. LIBRARY/ RESOURCE CENTER 100m216. LIBRARY SUPPORT 30m217. ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 30m218. DIRECTOR OFFICE 20m219. STAFF WC 30m220. STAFF LUNCH 30m2

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BUILDING ONE LEGEND21. Training Theater 250 Seats22. Projection Room 10m223. Technical Support 30m224. Storage Room 30m225. WC 30m226. Change Room 30m227. Dividable Dance Studio 100m228. Props and Costumes 30m229. Entrance30. Rehearsal Studio 100m231. Music Storage 30m232. Recording Studio 25m233. Practice Room

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Case StudyIndividual Project

4th year - Semester 7 - December 2011Professor: Edward Wojs

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South façade embracing Eastern culture

Courtyard instillation

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29 - Arab World Institute - Case Study, December 2011

STRUCTUREEASTERN INFLUENCE

AWI correlates with mosque

“Mashrabiya” Islamic architecture of lattice work in correlation to AWI panels

Glass curtain wall

Courtyard installation

Vibrant natural light

Intimate light

Expansion

ContractionArab World Institute - Case Study, December 2011 - 30

Competition StudioIndividual Project

4th year - Semester 8 - May 2012Professor: Albert Smith

ARCHITECTURE PAVILION

31 - Architecture Pavilion - Competition Studio, May 2012

pavilion site

lighting for the falls

Architecture Pavilion - Competition Studio, May 2012 - 32

CollaborativeAir India Memorial Competition

Collaborative exerciseGroup Project

1st year, Semester 1 - February 20091 week

Professor: Vincent Hui

Steel Design CompetitionCollaborative exercise

Group Project2nd year, Semester 2 - January 2010

1 weekProfessor: Marco Polo, Colin S. Ripley, Dr. Kendra Schank Smith




Air India Memorial Competition

Design charette for a memorial commemorating the lives of the victims of the Air India Bombing tragedy, by producing 331 monuments. The impact and loss of 331 lives (280 Canadian citizens) has remained one of the deadliest acts of terrorism against Canadian citizens.My contributions mainly involved the design and its arrangement, set of AutoCAD drawings, and partial 3D modeling.










Steel Design Competition

Competition project chosen to proceed forward with faculty guidance to design the Re-Ligare Institute, a linear journey of spirituality and tranquility. The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture’s (ACSA) tenth annual steel design student competition for the 2010 year administered by the ACSA and sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction. Part team leader to guide and produce vision for vignettes and write-up.




January 2010

To begin, the fragmented individual finds collectiveness of form, the end is signified by the preparation, through experience of shattered form.

1. Ramp Entrance 2. Main Lobby 3. Grand Hall

4. Light Canons 2. Silent Garden 3. Organic Restaurant

February 2009

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Rail Pathway Competition

The railway initially intended to promote regional interconnection. Through development of the city it has divided the urban fabric and therefor we created a healing process like a skin graft to bridge the gap the railway has caused on the city. Connecting major community resources, the plan of additional programming, and places for locals to take ownership for maximum social interaction and use. The project was selected by faculty and featured at the open house in the architecture building.

My contribution consisted of the overall concept, research and site visits, working drawings, and part of the ‘observation area viewed towards downtown’ (render shown at the top left).

CollaborativeRailway Path


3rd year, Semester 4 - January 20111 week

Professor: Arthur Wrigglesworth

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As the amenity space located furthest away from downtown To-ronto, the observation deck is elevated above its surroundings; this allows for a complete view of the rail path culminating at the C.N. Tower, and al-lowing for a view of the healing process through interaction with the developed space.

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Queen Street and Dufferin Street, a cultural hub for Toronto, a gallery is introduced on top of the tracks in order to carry the programming across the tracks, further west on Queen Street, and recon-necting Dufferin Street. Hanging from the plat-form is a amphitheatre which provides views down Queen Street, and into the city.

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The community garden and library, as well as the indoor market provide much needed amenities, replacing the big box stores lining the edges of the railpath, and con-necting major community resources. The community garden can supply the residents of the area with local produce, and allows them to take ownership over the area.

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The CN Railway con-nection between Toronto and Guelph and the later addition of the Go Train line from Toronto to Georgetown were initially intended to promote regional interconnection. Though a boon for commuters, these sets of parallel railway tracks have divided the urban fabric, creating a scar on the landscape. 3.2 kilometres of rail stretch between the inter-sections of Dundas Street and Sterling Avenue to Wellington Street and Strachan Avenue, with only 4 East-West connections which are particularly uninviting for pedestrians and cyclists.

When something has become deeply wounded, it cannot be re-paired on its own. A wide, prolonged cut will not heal without assistance. In the same way, the communities severed by the tracks cannot heal their wound. This intervention is conceived as a skin graft, stretching the tissue across the ‘scar’ and helping to bring interconnection to the neighbourhoods. The surrounding fabric is stretched across the track, filling in the void with programmed skin, and filling in the needs of the community.

In addition to the paths over and around the railway, a direct pedestrian and bicycle path has been proposed along the train tracks. This Express path is separated from the tracks by a shallow water bed reminiscent of the historic Garrison Creek which had been buried for urban development. The water is a fur-ther component of the metaphor of healing, as the creek has been restored in some form, bringing back memories of the place which existed before the development and opening of the wound.

HEALING IS A MATTER OF TIME, BUT IT IS SOMETIMES ALSO A MATTER OF OPPORTUNITY.- HIPPOCRATES

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The main express path runs along the length of the rails, going all the way into Toronto, providing visual interest with light under the bridges, and restoring the memory of Garrison Creek, which used to run down to Lake Ontario at Fort York.

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The language of the intervention is that of tissue being stretched across a wound, beginning to make repairs to the divide that exists. Pinned at the ends to the ground, the skin forms elongated organic forms that flow from one place to another.

Within this tissue, small lacerations allow for the opening of the plane to allow for access to light and views. This strategy is used for the retail and residential area at King Street, as well as the Gallery at Queen Street. At the observation tower, the skin is again cut, rolling up to frame a view of the skyline.

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CollaborativeDownsview Park, Toronto ON


4th year, Semester 8 - January 20121 week

Professor: Brigitte Luzar

Redux Downsview Redux

Project involves the design, documentation and presentation of an architectural and urban design project with an emphasis on collaboration both within and between student teams and sections. The project is a ‘redux’, a re-examination of the site and of issues raised and variously addressed just over ten years ago in the Downsview Park International Design Competition. We were challenged to re-envision possible futures for the Downsview site further to those that emerged from the competition or have developed over the last decade.

Our site included the end of an airplane runway strip. We wanted to embrace the notion of flight, the moment of lift-off is the event that measures the success and paints an image of the site’s historical predecessor’s operations. The site was the largest distributor of military aircrafts, and the first to provide innovative technology of satellites in Canada.

My duties included the concept, design of the ramp, coordination between the 12 surrounding teams, master plan, and renders vision.

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