Brittany Loewen Portfolio 2023

B.A.S.

Architecture Portfolio 2023

Brittany Loewen

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EDUCATION

Brittany Loewen Master of Architecture (M.Arch) — McEwen School of Architecture

September 2022 - current

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.A.S) — Sudbury, Ontario McEwen School of Architecture September 2018 - April 2022 Lockerby Composite School

Viking Scholar — above 90% average 2018

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sudbury, Ontario

Laurentian University Graduate Teaching Assistant Sudbury, Ontario

Sudbury, Ontario

September 2014 - June 2018

Assisting supervisor in many tasks including grading, providing critiques for student work, designing posters, and conducting tutorials for undergraduate classes.

September 2022 - April 2023

3rdLine Studio Student Sudbury, Ontario May 2022 - August 2022 January 2023 - August 2023

Roderick Lahey Architecture Assistant Project Coordinator Ottawa, Ontario May 2021 - August 2021

Campus Living Centres Maintenance Services Representative Sudbury, Ontario April 2019 - August 2019

Salute Coffee Company Barista, cashier, food preparation Sudbury, Ontario September 2016 - March 2019, May 2020 - August 2020

Assisted in the design and documentation of many existing and new buildings including residential, institutional, and public spaces. Many phases of the design and construction documentation processes were experienced including the development of proposals, preliminary design, construction drawings, coordination, and budgeting.

Assisted in the design and layout of residential and commercial units, feasibility studies, and calculating building statistics for various projects. Specifically, floor plans, sections, and elevations were created and altered in coordination with consultants.

Assisted the Maintenance Services Lead and Maintenance Services Supervisor in repairing and replacing interior finishes, fixtures, and appliances to ensure the safety and comfort of occupants.

Prepared and served specialty coffee and food with high quality customer service.

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Glad Tidings Church

Sudbury, Ontario Sept. 2023 - current

• Jr High Team Leader

Lansing Avenue Baptist Chapel

Sudbury, Ontario Sept. 2019 - June 2021

• Youth Leader

Elgin Street Mission

Sudbury, Ontario 2017 - 2018

Missions Trip to Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador Aug. 11 - 19, 2017

• Volunteer

• Assisted with finishing renovations of interior living spaces and backyard • Directed a children’s program and feeding program along with other team members

Camp Aush-Bik-Koong Gatchell Pool

• Kijabe Hospital • CURE Orthopedic Hospital

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) offers this scholarship to assist in the development of research skills and training of highly qualified students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies.

• Ontario Graduate Scholarship Recognizes academic excellence in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels in all disciplines of academic study.

Recognizing a final design project that successfully probes the potential of building materials to convey meaning, enhance the perception of space, and communicate sensory and physical qualities.

Sudbury, Ontario Jan. 2016 - Feb. 2016

• Volunteer Swimming Instructor

• Canada Graduate Scholarship-Master’s

• 2022 McEwen School of Architecture Undergraduate Final Project Award Walford, Ontario Summer 2014 - 2016

• Counselor

Missions Trip to Kenya

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

EMAIL | bsandre1@laurentian.ca TELEPHONE | 705-618-3795 ADDRESS | 477 Morris St., Sudbury, ON, P3B 1C2

• School of Architecture Founders’ Award This award recognizes creativity and holistic wellbeing

Kijabe, Kenya June 27 - July 15, 2016

in design or landscape design, and is awarded to students whose work celebrates Northern Ontario.

• Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award Exemplary community contribution and outstanding

Revit Hand Drafting Model Making Rhino 7 V-Ray

• Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Photoshop

Demonstrated leadership and commitment to school and the community.

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Commercial Institutional Residential Industrial

INTERESTS

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• IODE City of Lakes Chapter Award

PROJECTS

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

achievement through volunteer activity.

• Positive attitude and behavior • Responsible • Ability to manage and organize information • Good interpersonal skills • Reliable • Strong work ethic

• Design • Painting • Kayaking, canoeing, camping • Rock climbing

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Architecture Portfolio 2023

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GROWTH

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KNOWLEDGE SHARING HUB

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Winter/Spring 2022

Fall 2022

FLOWERING RECIPROCITY Fall 2020

MIMICKING MICROCLIMATES Winter/Spring 2020

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ICE CUBICLE

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PRESERVING IDENTITY

Winter 2019

Winter/Spring 2021

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GROWTH MIXED-USE HOUSING COMPLEX Alexander Rickert & Brittany Loewen

Design Studio 8 Skills Acquired or Improved: Research Abilities, Rhino 7, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, V-Ray Rendering, Adobe InDesign

Sudbury, ON

The proposed mixed-use transitional and affordable housing complex with integrated public mental health and skills development services actively promotes physical, mental, and social growth to sufficiently support people who are working towards obtaining permanent housing and employment. The mitigation of Downtown Sudbury’s homelessness and mental health crises can be initiated through physical, mental, and social growth accomplished with horticultural therapy.

“Horticultural therapy describes a process, either active or passive, of purposefully using plants and gardens in therapeutic and rehabilitative activities designed to positively affect a set of defined health outcomes for individuals (e.g., improved mood, improved self esteem, enhanced social interactions).”1 1

Scott, Theresa. “Horticultural Therapy,” 161–65, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-082-7 268.

Rotary Park Trail

Hnatyshyn Park Conceptual Intentions

Lloyd St.

Public Greenhouse

Affordable Housing

Transitional Housing

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Randolph Centre

Cedar St. Conceptual Conceptual Intentions Intentions Community Gardens

Conceptual Intentions

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Interior Perspective

Interior Perspective - Public Space

Brittany Sandre

Flexible Community Space

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Industrial Kitchen

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Outdoor Kitchen

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St. ris Pa

Public Market

Accessible Ramping

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Level 1 Plan

Community Gardens

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Hydrangea Petiolaris

Prunus Virginlana

Cornus Canadensis

Medicago Sativa

Cornus

Betula Pendula

Taxus Yew

Sambucus Canadensis

Tiarella

Geranium Maculatum

Detail Urban Design Plan

Working Space

Staff Offices

Lloyd St.

Patio Space 6

Classroom

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Parking Garage Access Waste + Compost

Cedar St.

Level 2 Plan

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Exterior Perspective - Summer Courtyard

Protected Exterior Circulation

Brittany Sandre

Public Single Bed Gathering Lloyd St. Suite Space

Accessible Single Bed Suite

Protected Courtyard Water Collection

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Communal Kitchen

Single Studio Suite Mental Double Health Studio Office Suite

Laundry Room

Communal Living Room Accessible Studio Suite

Cedar St.

Level 3 Plan - Raised Ground

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Longitudinal Section

North Elevation

Brittany Sandre

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Detailed Section and Elevation - Wood Clad Affordable Housing

Detailed Section and Elevation - Brick Clad Affordable Housing

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KNOWLEDGE SHARING HUB

Fall 2022

KUUJJUAQ, QUÉBEC

Kuujjuaq, Québec

Brittany Loewen

Skills Acquired or Improved: Northern Building Systems, Community Design Strategies, Rhino 7, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, V-Ray Rendering

M1 Design Studio

In Kuujjuaq and many other communities in Nunavik, the construction industry faces many challenges including lack of connection to the land, innovation, accessible education, and local labourers. These issues often result in buildings that are ill suited for the site, community, and future. The proposed program for the learning hub offers spaces for traditional knowledge sharing, community engagement, fabrication, and education regarding carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. The program encourages the use of local labourers and innovative building techniques rooted in Inuit knowledge to create long lasting, culturally appropriate spaces for the community. The proposed building scenario seeks to address these challenges through promoting building diversification, human connection to the land, and construction innovation.

12 The northern learning hub scenario follows five design objectives which include: providing local accessible vocational training, situating the learning hub in a central location within the community, extending the construction season, encouraging the reuse of recycled materials, and providing adaptable learning environments. The design of the scenario located in Kuujjuaq is inspired by the surrounding landscape, while considering the practical needs of the community by providing interior and exterior public spaces.

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Intergenerational learning is fostered through shared, open spaces for fabrication as well as visual accessibility.

The reuse of local residual materials is encouraged through providing the community with storage space, tools, and interior and exterior space for fabrication and repairs to occur; supporting the existing practice of utilizing recycled building materials for the construction of cabins, sleds, kayaks, canoes, and other household items.

While encouraging circular economy architecture this intervention addresses key challenges within the current construction industry through providing accessible, collaborative education for communities.

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FLOWERING RECIPROCITY

Fall 2020

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

Sudbury, ON

Brittany Loewen

Skills Acquired or Improved: Research Abilities, Rhino 6, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, V-Ray Rendering

Design Studio 5

Human well-being relies on both individual and social experiences that interrelate through a “reciprocal spiraling relationship”1 resulting in the growth of an individual or group. This concept is observed through the history of the community of Copper Cliff in their individual and congregational efforts to beautify their home surroundings (INCO Gardening Competition, INCO Greenhouse). The common connection between the building’s programmatic elements are the indoor and outdoor green spaces. The function of the building offers the separate introverted spaces for children and adults, connected by the social, extroverted spaces creating a “spiraling dynamic of reciprocal influences.”1 Salomon, Gavriel and David N. Perkins. “Individual and Social Aspects of Learning.” Review of Research in Education. 1998. Vol 23. pp. 1-24. American Educational Association. https://www. jstor.org/stable/1167286 1

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MIMICKING MICROCLIMATES

Winter/Spring 2020

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE

Sudbury, ON

Brittany Loewen Remediation of the site brings the interaction of insects and humans. Structures surrounded by gardens mimic the monarch butterfly’s hibernation patterns. The butterflies fly to Mexico and congregate close together within fir trees to stay warm for the winter. These microclimates located throughout the site provide a similar experience of close interaction between humans and insects. The many patches of milkweed specifically attract monarch caterpillars by providing food and a place to metamorphosize into a butterfly. The butterflies will eventually lay their eggs on the milkweed to continue the growth of their population.

Design Studio 4

Skills Acquired or Improved: Research Abilities, Rhino 6, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, V-Ray Rendering, Physical Model Making

Milkweed Diagrams

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ICE CUBICLE Team of 13: Brianna Bouius, Taylor Dixon, Owen Gains, Sloan Hall, Assumpta Ignazio, Mya Jones, Vincent Mak, Paulo Masangkay, Julian Newallo, Alexander Rickert, Brittany Loewen, Shannon Vokey, Grace Wilson

Design Studio 1 Skills Acquired or Improved: Hand Drafting, Physical Model Making, Wood Joinery, Weaving

Sudbury, ON

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PRESERVING IDENTITY

Winter/Spring 2021

FLOUR MILL ART GALLERY

Sudbury, ON

Brittany Loewen

Skills Acquired or Improved: Research Abilities, Rhino 6, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, V-Ray Rendering

Design Studio 6

Franco-Ontarians throughout history have not always been able to celebrate their language, religion, or ethnic origin without discrimination. Many factors within the last century have contributed to the preservation of identity for the Flour Mill’s French occupants. Some of these factors include the Flour Mill Silos, the Flour Mill Museum, French elementary and high schools, Saint-Jean-De-Brébeuf Church, French owned businesses, and the Coopérative des artistes du Nouvel-Ontario (Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario, Prise de parole publishing house, Théâtre du NouvelOntario, CANO). Locating an art gallery within the site of the Flour Mill Silos, which for many is at the heart of this community’s identity, can connect these efforts to preserve and strengthen the community’s identity. The six layers supporting the preservation of identity for the Flour Mill’s French occupants include music, poetry, art, theatre, the original flour mill, and Saint-Jean-De-Brébeuf Church which have influenced the design of the Preserving Identity Flour Mill Art Gallery.

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Thank You EMAIL | bsandre1@laurentian.ca TELEPHONE | 705-618-3795 ADDRESS | 477 Morris St., Sudbury, ON, P3B 1C2