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SAM GHANTOUS PORTFOLIO ‘11
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Sam N. Ghantous1- 48 Manchester Ave., Toronto, ON, M6G 1V3905 0599 [email protected]
EDUCATION
2011 Bachelor of Architectural Science Ryerson University
WORK EXPERIENCE
September -October 2011 Competition Designer JET Architecture Inc., Toronto Design and presentation for the Helsinki South Harbour competition, and Shenzhen High Tech tower professional submission.
September 2010- September 2011 Research Assistant Vincent Hui- Ryerson Architecture Worked under internationally renowned educator on projects such as a mobile device app for first year architecture students, graphics for a Steel Design book for Birkhauser, and a paper published internationally
May-September 2010 Intern Architect Open Architects Inc., Toronto Responsible for as built drawings, design, and permit application documentation for several renovations and additions to single family dwellings, visualization for a mid sized historically preserved building and detail design for a golf clubhouse, all in Ontario.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
June 2011-January 2012 (Anticipated) RAD|Lab Installation Designer Come Up To My Room Private Room Installation, Gladstone, Toronto http://ryearchdesignlab.blogspot.com/
September 2009-September 2010 Editor In Chief 325 Magazine Ryerson Arch. Managed and edited the direction and content of a professionally printed document that surveys the work of Ryerson Architecture Students.
Summer 2009 Volunteer Construction Worker Habitat for Humanity Mississauga and Halton Region, Streetsville & Acton, Ontario
AWARDS
Scute Steel Structures Education Foundation Architecture Award, from Ryerson University Award valued at $1000
Variable Plaza, 2011 reStore Competition, Second Place Sam Ghantous, Faiyaz Khan
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SKILLS
SoftwareProficient in : -Adobe [CS5] Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign -Acrobat Pro Extended 9 -AutoCad 2012 -Revit Building Information Modelling 2011 -Rhinoceros 4 NURBS Modeling -Vray Rendering 1.5 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerpointWorking Knowledge in: -Google Sketchup 7 -Grasshopper Generative Modeling -Catalyst EXRapid Prototyping Equipment -Laser Cutter -3D Printer
PUBLICATIONS
Please Turn On Your Cell Phones: Integrating M-Learning in First Year Architecture Building Technology Educators Society Proceedings 11 Edulearn Proceedings 11
Flip Your City 325 Magazine 09-10
Favela Escado 325 Magazine 08-09
REFERENCES
Vincent HuiAssistant Professor at Ryerson University Department of Architectural ScienceStudio Instructor/ Employer (2010-2011)[email protected] 979 5000 Ext, 7962
Stanley LungAssociate and Competition Leader at JET [email protected]
Bob AbrahamsPartner and Vice President of OPEN Architects Inc. Employer and supervisor, [email protected] 647 400 4235
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SCUTEA SKYTRAIN SHELTER- VANCOUVER, BC2011 STUDIO STEEL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
CONTEXTUAL STRATEGY
SITE
The armadillos scute and carapace embodies the ability to shield and shelter itself by means of an armor that is flexible enough to accommodate various bodily contortions. The proposal is a response to accommodate a platform accessible to the public, providing views to the shore and a reconceived canopy structure for the Main-Science World Skytrain station.
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CLADDING- FOLDED CORTEN STEEL SHEETS
PRIMARY STRUCTURE- EXTRUDED STEEL T SECTIONS
SECONDARY STRUCTURE: 3-D STEEL TRUSSSYSTEM
SKYTRAIN STATION PLATFORM
SKYTRAIN CIRCULATION
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM: PUBLIC PLATFORM/VIEWING DECK
EXISTING LRT LINE
SUN EXPOSURE TO SKIN COMPONENT LAYERS
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CROSS SECTION
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VIEW FROM PLATFORM
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
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VIEW FROM STREET
A structural carapace that undulates according to the growth of the platform is generated as a response to sunlight. What results is a porous membrane of folded weathered steel sheets and three dimensional trussing.
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TRUSS ROD, SCREWED
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CAST ADJUSTMENT JOINT, WELDED
CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED
CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED
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STIFFENER/BOLT PLATE
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COR-TEN SHEETS, WELDED
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extent of articulation
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CAST ADJUSTMENT JOINT, WELDED
CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED
CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED
PLATE, WELDED
STIFFENER/BOLT PLATE
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COR-TEN SHEETS, WELDED
PLATE, WELDED
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HINGED JOINT, WELDED
TRUSS ROD, SCREWED
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extent of articulation
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CAST ADJUSTMENT JOINT, WELDED
CAST ADJUSTMENT JOINT, WELDED
CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED
CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED
PLATE, WELDED
STIFFENER/BOLT PLATE
PLATE, WELDED
COR-TEN SHEETS, WELDED
PLATE, WELDED
HOLLOW STEEL SECTION, BOLTED
HINGED JOINT, WELDED
TRUSS ROD, SCREWED
META-DETAIL PLAN EXTENT OF OPERABLE WELDING
META-DETAIL ELEVATION META-DETAIL PROFILE
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extent of articulation
extent of articulation
TRUSS ROD, SCREWED
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CAST ADJUSTMENT JOINT, WELDED
CAST ADJUSTMENT JOINT, WELDED
CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED
CAST BALL JOINT, WELDED
PLATE, WELDED
STIFFENER/BOLT PLATE
PLATE, WELDED
COR-TEN SHEETS, WELDED
PLATE, WELDED
HOLLOW STEEL SECTION, BOLTED
HINGED JOINT, WELDED
TRUSS ROD, SCREWED
The detail scale harnesses the power of the meta-detail. Therefore a universal system accommodates the various formal contortions that define the volume of the canopy while minimizing mass customization on the detail level.
EXPLODED VIEW OF META-DETAIL COMPONENTS
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VARIABLE PLAZAWATERFRONT PUBLIC SPACE - TORONTO, ON2011 RESTORE COMPETITION SECOND PLACE ENTRY
Severed by the Gardiner Expressway from the remaining city to the North, the design understands that it must engage community level objectives along the East-West axis in order to attract local interests. To create a successful public space the design uses a heuristic model of four primary considerations: public art, comprehensive edges, relevant programming, and flexible spaces to accommodate stable and periodic events.
SCUTEA SKYTRAIN SHELTER- VANCOUVER, BC2011 STUDIO STEEL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
REMAINING COMPONENTS ON SITE
GENERATED TOPOLGY
ATTRACTORS
OCCUPIED TERRAIN
SOFT SCAPEHARD SCAPE
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DEVELOPMENT ALONG WATERFRONT CORRIDOR
REMAINING COMPONENTS ON SITE
GENERATED TOPOLGY
ATTRACTORS
OCCUPIED TERRAIN
SOFT SCAPEHARD SCAPE
ZONES
PUBLIC INTERFACERESIDENTIAL TOWER
ECOLOGICAL
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MEDIA WALL
BENCHES
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SKY BRIDGEA vertical connection over the Gardiner Expressway brings people directly into the plaza.
LIGHTING AND POWERPlaza lighting is provided in a sculptural form to make the plaza safer. These are coupled with power outlets to facilitate various events like concerts and vendors.
INTERFACE WITH STREETA dense gathering zone with large bands of seating defi nes the edge of the plaza as well as engages with passing pedestrians.
PUBLIC ARTThe on-ramp to the Gardiner Expressway is clad in a video-wall to engage local residents both day and night and create a dynamic backdrop to the plaza.PEDESTRIANS FIRSTThe portion of Queens Quay Boulevard along the plaza is paved in favour of pedestrians. This gives people the right of way over vehicles and allows a fl uid entrance to the plaza.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTThe plaza is served by street car routes, and has a unique station for the plaza to strengthen the identity of the site.
PRESERVATION OF TREESExisting trees are maintained and are used as a primary generator for the plaza.
WATER HYDROLOGYAdequate soft-scaping is provided as well as water-permeable hard-scaping to ensure ground-water infi ltration.
COMMERCIAL PROGRAMThe podium of the tower opens to the plaza and is programmed to interact with visitors and local residents, keeping this space activated.
RESIDENTIAL TOWERExisting parking lot is adapted to corresponding trends which suggest the need for waterfront multifamily housing.
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PROPOSED SITE PLAN
VIEW FROM QUEENS QUAY TO PLAZA
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SITE SECTION
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MEDIA RAMP AT NIGHT
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The media ramp activates the space irrespective of time, season, class, age, or distance, while at the same time being a revenue generator for the site.
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TRAPEZE ACTLIGHTING EFFECTS AND RAPID PROTOTYPING TECHNOLOGIES 2010 DIGITAL TOOLS
Interest in connections and junctures are reminiscent of the responsibilities of the architect but at a new scale. The newfound testing abilities provided through the means of rapid prototyping allowed the project to evolve with the use of various media, including physical iterations to develop the lamp.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010 SUMMER
Experience at this newly found four person practice provided supported a workfl ow that was heavily dependent on the use of BIM software Autodesks Revit 2011. Within this framework various single family housing units were renovated or added onto and supported by this technology within client meetings and proposals to the city. Another key project involved in was that of a club house in Port Severn where detail development was contributed to.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEOPEN ARCHITECTS INC.- TORONTO, ON2010 SUMMER
Experience at this newly founded four person practice supported a workflow that was heavily dependent on the use of BIM software. Various single family housing units were renovated as well as detail development on a Club House in Port Severn.
OAK BAY CLUBHOUSE, PORT SEVERN
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CLUBHOUSE RAILING DETAILS
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FRAMING HELSINKIHELSINKI SOUTH HARBOUR PROPOSALSEPTEMBER 2011, JET ARCHITECTURE INC.- TORONTO, ON
This Competition involved the development of a visualization workflow at short notice for an extensive set of sectional drawings to convey the qualities of the design proposal.
PROPOSED GOVERNMENT BUILDING AND PARK
SECTION THROUGH SOUTH HARBOUR
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FAVELA ESCADOHORIZONTE,BRAZIL2009 DESIGN STUDIO
Favela Escado, escado meaning steps in Portuguese, is inspired by the steps in the design as a community space, and is the perspective of living in the community but stepping above the impoverished circumstance that are found in these areas. Favela Escado exemplifi es that a strong community and strong design dont require advanced construction techniques or limitless materials, but that this may be achieved through working with one another to plan and to live. The proposal is a plan for four single family units in the Brazilian Favela of Belo Horizonte
FAVELA ESCADOSINGLE FAMILY SETTLEMENT- BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL
Favela Escado, escado meaning steps in Portuguese, is inspired by the steps in the design as a community space, and is the perspective of living in the community but stepping above the impoverished circumstances that are found in these areas.
ROOF PLAN SITE PLAN
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FAVELA ESCADOHORIZONTE,BRAZIL2009 DESIGN STUDIO
Favela Escado, escado meaning steps in Portuguese, is inspired by the steps in the design as a community space, and is the perspective of living in the community but stepping above the impoverished circumstance that are found in these areas. Favela Escado exemplifi es that a strong community and strong design dont require advanced construction techniques or limitless materials, but that this may be achieved through working with one another to plan and to live. The proposal is a plan for four single family units in the Brazilian Favela of Belo Horizonte
EXISTING CONTEXT
PROPOSED UNITS
TIAL MODULATION
EXTENTS
CIRCULATION ARTERY
SITELINE ADJUSTMENTS
HOUSING COMPLEX CONFIGURATION PROCESS
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Strong community and strong design dont require advanced construction techniques or limitless materials, but may be achieved through working with one another to plan and to live.
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TRANSVERSE SECTION
CROSS SECTION
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STUCCO-WALL TYPE;
SERVICE-WALL TYPE CONSTRUCTION
WALL SECTION
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ABSORBERMIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP-MENT- TRINITY BELLWOODS, TORONTODensity and activity is generated on this Trinity Bellwoods corner through a mix of multi-family residential units and a Brewpub/ Performance Theatre at grade. By methods of subtraction, the building becomes a material that supports, amplifies, and restricts flows of energy from sound and light, to people and places, through this unique medium.
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PERFORMANCE THEATRE
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LEVEL 1_ BREW PUB + PERFORMANCE THEATRE AND RESIDENTIAL LOBBY
1 PUB2 PERFORMANCE SPACE3 BREWING TANKS4 OFFICES5 FIRE STAIRS6 CHANGE ROOM AND WASHROOMS7 LIGHT WELL8 RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR9 COMMERCIAL ELEVATOR10 RESIDENTIAL LOBBY
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SKIN ACTIVATED AS LIGHT IS RELEASED
Exterior
Sealed Horizontal JointSteel Welded MountsSteel T SectionSteel Cast Welding Plate
MullionBent Aluminum Corner Plate, ScrewedShading Screen TrackDouble Pane Glass Aluminum Hinged Handle
Aluminum Hinged Shading Screen Steel Section Mounting Plate
Interior13 mm Gypsum Plaster Board Finish100 mm Cast Concrete Backing25 mm Wood Batten Polytheylene Air/Vapour Barrier75 mm XPS Insulation25 mm Air Ventilated Cavity5 mm White Plastic Weather Barrier10 mm Air Cavity5 mm Aluminum Shading Screen
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Exterior
Sealed Horizontal JointSteel Welded MountsSteel T SectionSteel Cast Welding Plate
MullionBent Aluminum Corner Plate, ScrewedShading Screen TrackDouble Pane Glass Aluminum Hinged Handle
Aluminum Hinged Shading Screen Steel Section Mounting Plate
Interior13 mm Gypsum Plaster Board Finish100 mm Cast Concrete Backing25 mm Wood Batten Polytheylene Air/Vapour Barrier75 mm XPS Insulation25 mm Air Ventilated Cavity5 mm White Plastic Weather Barrier10 mm Air Cavity5 mm Aluminum Shading Screen
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LIGHT TUNNEL
WAFFLE SLAB CONSTRUCTION
COURTYARD BALCONY
COURTYARD GREENROOF
RESIDENTIAL UNIT
GREEN ROOF
PERFORMANCE SEATING
BREW PUB
DETAILED SECTION ADETAILED SECTION A
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GREEN ROOF ASSEMBLYPrecast Concrete- Roofing PaverSteel - Raised Flooring ApparatusVegetation 200-300 mm Growing Medium Polyethylene-Drainage/Water Storage/Aeration/ Root Barrier 75 mm XPS-Insulation/ Air Barrier Hot-Applied Tar-Waterproofing Membrane250-300 mm Concrete- Structure 350 mm Concrete- Waffle Structure
LIGHT SCOOP ASSEMBLY20 mm Pre-cast Mesh Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Light Scoop Shell50 mm Fibrebatt Insulation10 mm Fibreglass Interior Form1 mm Aluminum Reflective Light Amplifier
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LIGHT SCOOP ASSEMBLYPrecast Concrete- Roofing PaverSteel - Raised Flooring Apparatus300 mm Stone Ballast75 mm XPS-Insulation/ Air Barrier Hot-Applied Tar-Waterproofing Membrane250-300 mm Concrete- Structure
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COURTYARD LIGHTSCOOP FIELD
The volumetric subtraction creates a residential courtyard with various introverted and extroverted treasures for the residents. The building as a material is rendered porous in order to mediate relationships between its own interiority and exteriorly through degrees of openness.
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