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CALLUM NOLAN
SPRING 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Curriculum Vitae
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Bridging the Elements
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Oasis Research Station
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Raglan Street Library
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Ascension
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Professional Work
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INTRODUCTION
Hi, I’m Callum. I’m a second year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. The following is a collection of my academic and professional work. I hope you enjoy! Contact me: t: +1 905.962.4355 e: callumknolan@gmail.com
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CURRICULUM VITAE
EXPERIENCE Tolila Gilliland Atelier d’Architecture Intern, Paris, France mcCallumSather Architects Intern, Hamilton, ON Perkins+Will Architects Highschool/Summer Co-op Student, Dundas, ON
2015/16 Sept - Aug
LaLuna Restaurant Server, Hamilton, ON
2015 May - July
McDonald’s Crew Member, Hamilton, ON
EDUCATION 2016 - 2021
University of Waterloo School of Architecture Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours Co-op (BAS)
2012 - 2016
Westdale Secondary School, Visual Arts Specialist High Skills Major French Immersion Diploma, Ontario Secondary School Diploma
HONOURS 2017/18 2016 - 2018
2A Project Featured in Annual Exemplary Projects Exhibition University of Waterloo Excellent Academic Standing, University of Waterloo
2017
CISC Architectural Student Design Competition Finalist Achieved a top 10 ranking; submission published on CISC website
2016 April
President’s Scholarship 2016, University of Waterloo Entrance average above 90%
2014 - 2016
Summa Cum Laude, Westdale Secondary School 12 marks above 85% in university level courses
2012 - 2016
Honour Roll, Westdale Secondary School
SKILLS Digital
Autodesk Revit AutoCAD Rhinoceros 3D Google Sketchup
Microsoft Office Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign
Maxwell Render 3D Printing Laser Cutting Vray Render
Analog
Hand Drafting
Model Making
Wood Working
English (Native)
French
Languages
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REFERENCE LETTER 1
During his time in our office, Callum worked on a diverse range of projects, both individual and in teams: -independent work on feasibility studies (notably housing) -a competition for collective housing in Pantin, France -models for a mixed-use project in Saint-Nazaire -models for a competition in Tours, France -drawings and diagrams related to the office portfolio
I had the opportunity to witness, firsthand, Callum’s thirst for knowledge and strong motivation. He was eager to participate in meetings and site visits, and readily accepted new tasks.
Callum was quick to learn and showed an important flexibility and eagerness to learn new methods and tools. In the four months of internship I observed a marked progress in technical skills. He showed great care in physical modelmaking and precision in drawing. Perhaps most importantly, Callum demonstrated a capacity for self-critique and professionalism; rare for an intern of his age, Callum self-edited and corrected documents without prompt. In receiving critique, he responded positively and integrated for future work. A delight to have in the office, Callum is extremely gregarious in nature and contributed greatly to the office environment. He was constantly borrowing books and magazines from the office library to continue developing his personal architectural culture. It was a pleasure to witness Callum’s professional development during training, and I am confident that he will have great success in his professional future. I recommend Callum for an internship in your firm, without hesitation. Best regards, Nicholas GILLILAND Architecte associé
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Recommendation, Callum Nolan May 7, 2018
Following a very successful internship with our firm from January to April 2018, it is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Callum Nolan for an internship in your firm.
Objet Date
To whom it may concern,
Following a very successful internship with our firm from January to April 2018, it is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Callum Nolan for an internship in your firm.
During his time in our office, Callum worked on a diverse range of projects, both individual and in teams:
-independent work on feasibility studies (notably housing)
-a competition for collective housing in Pantin, France
-models for a mixed-use project in Saint-Nazaire
-models for a competition in Tours, France
-drawings and diagrams related to the office portfolio
To whom it may concern,
I had the opportunity to witness, firsthand, Callum’s thirst for knowledge and strong motivation. He was eager to participate in meetings and site visits, and readily accepted new tasks.
Recommendation, Callum Nolan May 7, 2018
Callum was quick to learn and showed an important flexibility and eagerness to learn new methods and tools. In the four months of internship I observed a marked progress in technical skills. He showed great care in physical modelmaking and precision in drawing. Perhaps most importantly, Callum demonstrated a capacity for self-critique and professionalism; rare for an intern of his age, Callum self-edited and corrected documents without prompt. In receiving critique, he responded positively and integrated for future work.
A delight to have in the office, Callum is extremely gregarious in nature and contributed greatly to the office environment. He was constantly borrowing books and magazines from the office library to continue developing his personal architectural culture.
It was a pleasure to witness Callum’s professional development during training, and I am confident that he will have great success in his professional future. I recommend Callum for an internship in your firm, without hesitation.
Best regards,
Architecte associé
Nicholas GILLILAND
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REFERENCE LETTER 2
mccallumSather
August 28, 2017
Letter of reference for Callum Nolan To whom it may concern, This letter of reference is for Callum Nolan who worked at mcCallumSather from June 2017 to August 2017. While working for mcCallumSather, Callum attended site audits, developed base AutoCAD drawings, attended client and consultant meetings, created 3-Dimensional renderings as well as permit drawing work. He continues to expand his creativity in design concepts and contributed greatly to the many office projects he was assigned to. Callum has shown a great interest in Architecture, completing his work on time, following directions and adapting well to our office environment. He has also shown a strong sense of responsibility in all he does and was reliable, punctual, and seldom required supervision. He works well with others and I know that staff have enjoyed working with him. Overall we are very pleased to have had Callum at this placement and would have no hesitation in recommending him to a potential employer. Feel free to contact me at any point should you have any questions about this recommendation. I can be reached at ext 233 or gregs@mccallumsather.com.
157 Catharine St. N Hamilton, ON L8L 4S4 T 905.526.6700
mccallumsather.com
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CISC COMPETITION
BRIDGING THE ELEMENTS
Top 10 - Finalist
Located 20 miles outside of Bogota, Columbia, Tequendama Falls have recently developed a reputation as being contaminated. Although not harmful, the once-popular tourist destination is becoming increasingly obsolete. Bridging the Elements strives to revitalize the site - both ecologically and economically. Sitting at the peak of the cliffs, the structure funnels water through itself, before dispersing it around the lower platform. As the water passes under the upper level, it is run over a bed of moss, which aides in the removal of unwanted minerals. On the upper level, visitors have panoramic views of the surrounding cliffs and vegetation. Meanwhile, on the lower level, the glass floor and cascading walls of water emphasize the sheer verticality of the cliff face. The two levels provide visitors with vastly different experiences, each one catering to unique elements of nature.
Project: SSEF Steel Competition, May 2017 Software: Rhino, Adobe Ai, Adobe Ps, Maxwell Render Collaborator: Yannik Siguoin
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BRIDGING THE ELEMENTS
Exterior Perspective
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CISC COMPETITION
Upper level plan
Site Plan
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Lower level plan
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BRIDGING THE ELEMENTS
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OASIS RESEARCH STATION
OASIS RESEARCH STATION
Located on the eastern coast of Sicily, Oasis serves as a research station for the unique volcanic rock formations of Alcantara Geological Park. Our design, pictured right, capitalizes on the shade provided by the trees and gorge walls on the north and south sides. The walls act as a wind tunnel, optimizing cross ventilation throughout the space. These passive design strategies, combined with the photovoltaic panels on the roof, allow the building to achieve a net-zero environmental status. The building is divided into two distinct levels; on the top, the conditioned living quarters, on the bottom, a sheltered outdoor space. Perched 7m above the water level, the building allows people to comfortably pass underneath it, while providing the occupants with a distinctive vantage point.
Project: Environmental Design Project, April 2017 Software: Rhino, Adobe Ai, Adobe Ps, Maxwell Render Collaborator: Colin Williams
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Exterior Perspective
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Lower Level Plan - sheltered outdoor space
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10m Upper Level Plan - conditioned living space
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Structural Axonometric
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5m Section BB - through the structure
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Section CC - through the structure and cliff face Selected Works 2018
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RAGLAN STREET LIBRARY
RAGLAN STREET LIBRARY
Today’s library is more commonly used as a work or gathering space than solely as a book-accessing resource. By incorporating the index directly into the main circulation of the building, the Raglan Street Library strives to change that. The central core is encased in a ramp system - the index circulation wrapper - that snakes around the exterior of the building. In order to traverse the levels, patrons are encouraged to ascend through the ramps, therefore exposing them to the entire index. As one approaches the top floor, the gathering spaces become increasingly private, culminating in a row of single-occupancy study carrels. The basement of the building serves as a mini community centre for the vibrant St. Clair neighbourhood. On one side is a hacker space, ideal for increasing both digital and physical aptitude in the community; on the other side, is a transformable space that opens directly onto an excavated open-air courtyard.
Project: Design Studio Project, Apr 2017 Software: Rhino, Adobe Ai, Adobe Ps, Maxwell Render
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RAGLAN STREET LIBRARY
Experiential Collage - looking upward from front courtyard
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Third Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Basement Plan
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Side Elevation - facing south
Front Elevation - facing west (from Raglan Street)
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Section AA - facing north
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Section BB - facing west (from Raglan Street)
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ASCENSION
ASCENSION
Featured in 2018 Exemplary Student Project Exhibition
In a future where pollution renders the earth’s surface uninhabitable, humans are forced to burrow underground to survive. Subsequently, light becomes a rarity and is distributed on an infrastructural scale. Massive columns of artificial light are the only element that unite the three vertically-arrayed zones of the envisioned city. Within the bottom, buildings seem to grow rhizomatically from the light source, creating a careless and hectic urbanity narrowly focused on the resource of light. In the middle zone, a portion of the crust is preserved, dedicated to the public where people can derive some connection - menial as it may be - to a nature that once was. The uppermost layer, defined by a protective shell, encourages social activities, such as concerts or speeches. Through each zone of Ascension, it is the constant presence of light, or lack thereof, that continually redefines the city.
Project: Design Studio Project, Oct 2017 Software: Rhino, Maxwell Render, Adobe Ps Collaborators: V. Chuang, J. Kwon, P. Stephen + C. Williams
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ASCENSION
1:50 Model
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ASCENSION
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ASCENSION
Experiential Render
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
In high school, during the second semester of Grade 11, I obtained a co-op placement at Perkins + Wills’ Dundas Office. After the semester finished, I was offered an oppurtunity to remain on the team as a paid summer student. Over the course of my six months with the firm, I was involved in solving minor design issues, marking up drawing sets, contextual 3D modelling and producing presentation drawings for clients. Other miscellaneous tasks included data tabulation, digital file management and the construction of a picnic table. 41 Stuart Street is a mixed-use condominium building located near Bayfront Park in Hamilton, ON. I was given a digital model of the proposed building on a blank topography and was responsible for modelling all the surrounding context and populating the 3D model. I then captured the following images, all of which were used asis in the client presentation.
Highschool and Summer Co-op, Jan-Sept 2015 Software: Rhino, Revit, Adobe Ps, AutoCAD
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PERKINS + WILL
Perspective View in Context - view from MacNab Street
East Elevation
West Elevation
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Having achieved many industry firsts, ranging from completing the First LEED Gold Certified building under the Canada Green Building Council to constructing the largest net-zero facility in Canada, mcCallum Sather is at the forefront of the sustainability movement. I spent the majority of my time with the firm working on a project that converts the former Westinghouse Electric Corporation headquarters - which is now a heritage building - into modern, leasable office space. The project is targeting a net-zero designation. I was involved in various stages of the project. I drafted demo and construction plans for permit and tender, modelled the existing building in Revit, and assisted in the design of the proposed vestibule and washroom layouts. I also took site verification measurements, worked on RFP documents, corresponded with clients, and attended meetings - both internal and external. The following images and drawings are all from the aforementioned project. Internship, Jun-Sept 2017 Software: Revit, Adobe Indd, AutoCAD, BlueBeam Revu
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mcCallumSather East Elevation
Perspective View - from street level
West Elevation
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Atelier Tolila + Gilliland
I completed my first school sanctioned co-op term at Tolila + Gilliland Atelier d’Architecture, in Paris, France. Over my 4 months with the firm, I had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of tasks and projects. One of my tasks was constructing a hand-cut massing model for a new multi-building development in the coastal town of St. Nazaire, France. The model, pictured right, was used for both internal and external review. I was also in charge of creating and consolidating orthographic projections of all the firm’s projects for the publication of their upcoming book and website. The final plans, sections and axonometrics were then compiled into a set of posters to be used for an exhibition of the firms work, set to debut June 2018. Other miscellaneous tasks included early design development, creating and editing presentation renders and collages, conducting research and studies, building 1:1 detail mockups, and creating drawings and award submission documents. Internship, Jan-May 2018 Software: Rhino, Adobe Ps, Ai, Indd, Vray, AutoCAD
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ATELIER TOLILA + GILLILAND
St. Nazaire 1:200 Model Photos
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Paradise Plaza, Miami Design District - Front Elevation
Paradise Plaza, Miami Design District - Site Plan
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ATELIER TOLILA + GILLILAND
Pantin Social Housing Project, France - Entrance Collage
Private Residence, London, UK - Interior Render
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ATELIER TOLILA + GILLILAND
Publication Axonometrics of the firm’s projects - not to scale Selected Works 2018
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HOPE YOU ENJOYED!
t: +1 905.962.4355 e: callumknolan@gmail.com