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Introduction Curriculum Vitae
An Introduction Callum K. Nolan
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Hi, I’m Callum. I’m a third 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
EXPERIENCE 2018 Sept - Jan
Thier + Curran Architects Intern, Hamilton, ON
2018 Jan - May
Tolila + Gilliland Atelier d’Architecture Intern, Paris, France
2017 June - Aug 2015 Jan - Aug
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 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
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HONOURS 2017/18 2016 - 2018
International Experience Award, University of Waterloo
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2A Project Featured in Annual Exemplary Projects Exhibition University of Waterloo Excellent Academic Standing, University of Waterloo
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CISC Architectural Student Design Competition Finalist Achieved a top 10 ranking; submission published on CISC website
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President’s Scholarship 2016, University of Waterloo Entrance average above 90%
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Summa Cum Laude, Westdale Secondary School 12 marks above 85% in university level courses
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Honour Roll, Westdale Secondary School
SKILLS Digital
Autodesk Revit AutoCAD Rhinoceros 3D Google Sketchup
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Recommendation, Callum Nolan May 7, 2018
To whom it may concern,
Reference Letter - 05.07.2018
Following a very successful in ternship with our firm from January to April 2018, it is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Callum Nolan for an internship in your firm.
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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 rela ted 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 G ILLILAND Architecte associÊ
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ThisAugust letter28, of reference is for Callum Nolan who worked at mcCallumSather from June 2017 2017 to August 2017. While working for mcCallumSather, Callum attended site audits, developed base AutoCAD Letter ofattended referenceclient for Callum drawings, and Nolan consultant meetings, created 3-Dimensional renderings as wellToaswhom permit drawing work. He continues to expand his creativity in design concepts and it may concern, contributed greatly to the many office projects he was assigned to. This letter of reference is for Callum Nolan who worked at mcCallumSather from June 2017 to August 2017.
well to our office environment. He has also shown a strong sense of responsibility in all he does and was reliable,
punctual, andvery seldom required supervision. He works wellplacement with others and and would I know have that staff Overall we are pleased to have had Callum at this no have enjoyed working with him. hesitation in recommending him to a potential employer. Overall we are very pleased to have had Callum at this placement and would have no hesitation in
himme to aatpotential employer. Feelrecommending free to contact any point should you have any questions about this recommendation. I can be reached at ext 233 or gregs@mccallumsather.com.
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.
Kind Regards,
Greg Sather, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP Director
157 Catharine St. N Hamilton, ON L8L 4S4 T 905.526.6700
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Callum has shown a great interest in Architecture, completing his work on time, following While working for mcCallumSather, Callum attended site audits, developed base AutoCAD drawings, attended directions and adapting well to our office environment. He hasas also shown a strong sense client and consultant meetings, created 3-Dimensional renderings well as permit drawing work.of He continues to expand his in design concepts andpunctual, contributedand greatly to therequired many office projects heHe was assigned to. responsibility in creativity all he does and was reliable, seldom supervision. works well with others and I know that staff have enjoyed working with him. Callum has shown a great interest in Architecture, completing his work on time, following directions and adapting
Reference Letter - 08.27.2017
To whom it may concern,
1. Atelier Tolila + Gilliland
Atelier Tolila + Gilliland
“Outstanding“ Performance Rating
Internship: Supervisor:
Nicholas Gilliland Rhino, Adobe Ps, Ai, Indd, Vray, AutoCAD
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10 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 handcut 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.
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Professional Experience
Paradise Plaza, Miami Design District - Front Elevation
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Paradise Plaza, Miami Design District - Site Plan
Atelier Tolila + Gilliland
Pantin Social Housing Project, France - Entrance Collage
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Private Residence, London, UK - Interior Render
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2. Round and Round
3. Bridging the Elements
4. Raglan Street Library
5. Where the Nomads Move at Night
6. Ascension
Round and Round
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Design Studio Final, July 2018 Jane Hutton and Lola Sheppard Rhino, Adobe Ai, Ps, vRay Render
Round and Round is located on the northern bank of the Grand River, in Chiefswood Park, Ohswkeken, ON. Owned by the Six Nations Reservation, the site is host to an annual powwow that accommodates up to 10,000 people. To address this temporary influx, the majority of the site was unnaturally deforested and artificially regraded. Round and Round strives to restore the natural ecosystem while simultaneously creating permanent eco-tourism and powwow infrastructure. The first step is cutting back the artificially regraded land to emulate natural riverbank conditions. The dirt would then be repurposed to create circular “rooms� that sit above the seasonal floodplain; their form is inspired by the organizational structure of traditional powwows. Each circle, or room, has a permanent program, as well as a temporary one that is used during the annual powwow. A pathway system, meant to encourage discovery and exploration, tangentially connects the circular landforms, increasing flow, circulation and connectivity. Sitting just above the seasonal floodplain, so as to remain operational year-round, the experience of the pathway is drastically altered depending on the water level. Finally, all the areas below the floodplain are revegetated with native riparian plants to eliminate the unnatural edge condition. Carolinian forest species are planted in varying densities to link previously disparate patches of forest and to negate/frame views; this also reinforces a sense of discovery, and gives visitors a reason to traverse the paths.
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Vegetation Planting Strategy
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Bridging the Elements
Top 10 - Finalist
Project: Supervisor: Software:
Terri Meyer Boake Rhino, Adobe Ai, Adobe Ps, vRay Render Yannik Siguoin
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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.
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Exterior Perspective
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30 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 openair courtyard.
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Design Studio Final - Phase 1, Feb 2019 Paul Dolick and Lola Sheppard Rhino, vRay, Adobe Ai, Ps, Indd H. Connolly and J. Wang
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36 Where the Nomads Move at Night is a polemical proposal that re-imagines student living. We wrote an accompanying manifesto to guide our project. 1 sentence manifesto: A fluid nomadic framework, offering a wide variety of student living typologies with no prescribed rooms nor duration of stay, maximizes students’ social freedom and choice, without sacrificing the much-desired sense of community that residence brings. 1 sentence project description: A wide variety of interconnected student housing typologies are embedded into The Wall, which defines the site, creating a sense of community; there are no prescribed rooms nor set duration of stay, allowing inhabitants to tailor their lifestyle based their preferences.
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The Discotheque
With a variety of unit types, great views of campus, easy access to restaurants and a rooftop patio, The Tower embraces modern cosmopolitan living.
With a public forum at grade and a dance club below, The Discotheque is a welcoming social hub for those living within the wall and beyond.
The Network
The Commune
In The Network, everything is interconnected; a spacious, open-concept room houses living pods, which are surrounded by shared kitchens and common space, making it THE place to create connections.
The Commune, which houses 48 people at once, embraces co-living; everything is shared, which promotes respect, humility and open-mindedness, while simultaneously fostering creativity and divergent thinking.
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The Tents are fixed one-person structures scattered throughout the site, allowing the inhabitant to adjust their proximity to amenities without sacrificing privacy.
The Flats is a community of townhomes for 4-10 people, each with a private backyard, making it a perfect option for those that like to host and entertain.
The Garden
The Arena
With highly individualized rooms accessed through a series of green courtyards, The Garden offers a serene escape from busy campus life.
With quad rooms, social space and direct access to athletic facilities, study spaces and community gardens, The Arena promotes a healthy balanced lifestyle.
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Ascension
Featured in 2018 Exemplary Student Project Exhibition
Project: Supervisors: Software:
David Corea and Dereck Revington Rhino, Maxwell Render, Adobe Ps V. Chuang, J. Kwon, P. Stephen + C. Williams
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42 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.
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7. Fluvial Erosion and Deposition Study
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SSEF Steel Competition, May 2018 Lola Sheppard and Scott Sorly Rhino, Adobe Ai, Adobe Pr James Kwon and Yannik Siguoin
This research project, conducted in order to inform the design of ‘Round and Round’, focuses on the riparian zone of the Grand River, in Chiefswood Park, Ohsweken. Owned by the Six Nations Reservation, the site is the host of an annual powwow that accommodates up to 10,000 people. As such, a significant portion of the park has been regraded and flattened in order to maximize usable space. Aside from this notable intervention, traces of human activity are evident throughout the site. Naturally, human intervention affects all aspects of the riparian ecosystem, however, our analysis is focused specifically on how human activity affects the bank conditions on the northern bank of the Grand River. It is worth noting that human intervention on the site dates back to the nationwide deforestation of the 19th century. As a result, all trees and most plants on the site are second growth, which reduces the density of the ground cover and lowers the coefficient of absorption. Since the ground becomes fully saturated with less water, this leads to an increase in runoff water, and therefore erosion on the site. In order to simulate the long-term effects of the various land conditions present on the site, we designed and built a simple apparatus. Four distinct conditions (loose sand, loose dirt, packed dirt, and ‘natural’), each representing a unique bank condition, were created and compartmentalized into pods. The pods were then “plugged-in” to the cast concrete chute, and the retaining sheet of plexi removed. Afterwards, a consistent stream of water, simulating the river at an accelerated timescale, was run down the chute, and its effect on the two pods was documented.
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The two graphs, while representing a lot of information, are easy to read with no explanation. By gaging the disorder of the red lines and the amount of sediment that is washed away, it is clear that the natural condition retains earth much better than the artificial condition.
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A vertical line of best fit, shown in red, was drawn through each column of the imposed grid. The angle of each line was calculated and tracked on a graph above each trial. Then, a curve, also shown in red, was drawn, connecting each point on the graph. The steeper the slope of the curve, the more soil was eroded during a given time frame. This allowed us to easily visualize the distribution of erosion over the lifespan of a given soil condition.
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The drawing on the right is a graphical representation of two trials conducted using our built apparatus. The first trial, conducted with packed dirt, simulates an artificially infilled condition, whereas the second trial, simulates a ‘natural’ condition. In each case, water was run down the chute, and its affect on the pre-packed pod was carefully filmed. Then, using video-editing software, gridded points were applied to the soil, as is visible in the drawing to the right. As the soil shifted, and eventually washed away, the points did too; this displacement was tracked at set time intervals.
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Auditorium Building Case Study
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The following italicized text is an excerpt from our case study: The Auditorium building, located in Chicago and completed in 1889, “combines Dankmar Adler’s engineering ingenuity with Louis Sullivan’s architectural virtuosity.” The immense building (63, 350 square feet) – the largest in America at the time of its completion – is a product of the technological advancements which occurred in post-industrial revolution and enlightenment America. Inspired by H.H. Richardson’s recently completed Marshall Field Wholesale Store, the Auditorium Building employs strong and simple massing, with minimal exterior ornamentation. Together, the two buildings create the foundation of what came to be known as the Chicago School. The movement is characterized by commercial buildings that use new technologies and steel-frame construction to achieve unprecedented heights and scales. Due to its complex mixed-use program and innovative structural systems, the Auditorium Building is perhaps the most interesting building to come out of the Chicago School. It houses a large, acoustically-brilliant civic opera house, which, to ensure economic viability, is flanked with a hotel on the east, overlooking the water, and an office block on the west. Aside from the 17 storey tower, which houses Adler and Sullivan’s offices, the building is a uniform 10 stories. Adler’s technical ability was necessary in order to incorporate such a wide variety of uses; his specially designed stacked foundation allowed the heavy building to support large, uninterrupted interior spans, and be constructed on notoriously marshy land.
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Aesthetically, there are also challenges in designing such a large complex building. Starkly contrasting the muted exterior (see fig. 3), Sullivan employs consistent details and ornamentation to unify the building’s interior (see fig. 4). The intricate curvilinear foliate motifs make the building one of the closest equivalents to European Art Nouveau architecture. Despite the careful financial and programmatic planning, the building fell into disuse in 1929, and was further neglected following The Great Depression. Fortunately, the building was purchased by Roosevelt University in 1946, and was fully restored in 1967. Shortly thereafter, in 1972, The Auditorium Building was declared a landmark and added to the Register of Historic Buildings. The Auditorium Building, and the Chicago School in general, mark a decided shift in architectural thinking. Technological innovations such as elevators and steel frame construction were combined with classical ornamentation, orders, and proportions to create a new type of building typology: the skyscraper. Modernists became inspired by the seemingly limitless applications of this new typology, and applied them to “their socialist principles of a new man and society.� As such, the movement links early classical architecture to rational modernism.
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