Architecture Portfolio

DANIEL RODRIGUES DESIGN - BUILD PORTFOLIO

-Projects from 2015-2020

DANIEL RODRIGUES

PROGRAM PROFICIENCY Revit Adobe CC Google SketchUp Rhino AutoCAD

SPECIFIC SKILL AREAS CONTACT INFO 92 St. Brendan Street. - Sudbury, ON, L7K 1A3

Teamwork Initiative Driven Leadership Hand Modeling Graphic Design

drodrigues@laurentian.ca (519)-215-9099

EDUCATION Laurentian University McEwen School of Architecture

Sudbury, ON

(2020 - 2022) Masters of Architecture – Class of 2022 - Working as a graduate teaching assistant (GTA)

Laurentian University McEwen School of Architecture

Sudbury, ON

(2016 - 2020) Bachelor of Architectural Studies (with Honours, Cum Laude)– Class of 2020 - Collaborated to design and build an art instillation for Laurentian’s Nuit Blanche during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years - Participated in the National Capital Comity (NCC) design competition during the 3rd and 4th years

ACHIEVEMENTS - 2nd place in “Social Engagement and Inclusivity� awarded to fourth year studio project. (pg. 1-10) - TNO Dreamland award at the Sudbury Nuit Blanche 2020 for my group project called Conversation Station. (pg. 35-36) - $1,000 award for demonstrating outstanding performance in my studio group during the first year design build project. (pg. 39-40) - $500 award for top 5 best portfolio submissions hand made, wooden three ring binder portfolio made of red oak with decorative maple inlay and bound with leather. (pg. 43-44)

WORK EXPERIENCE Turner Fleischer Architects Inc.

Toronto, ON

Designer/Technologist (April - September 2018, April - August 2019) - Worked on the schematic and preliminary design phases of mid-rise and high-rise, mixed-use residential buildings - Compiled drawing sets for fee proposals, Pre-applications, Site Plan Approvals, Rezoning and Design Review Panels; starting some projects from a sketch as well as taking over others that have already been developed - Worked on the facade development and 3D rendering throughout different phases of projects, requiring different levels of detail - Coordinated multiple projects at a time with different supervisors for each, communicating effectively to complete them all on time - Participated in an internal design charette where I was selected from a pool of co-op students and responded to the design brief in an alternative manner, presenting a thoughtful design concept and thesis statement

Trand Kitchens

Sudbury, ON

Kitchen and Cabinet Installer (May - September 2017) - Effectively communicated with clients everyday and developed strong teamwork skills with my partner - Problem solved everyday as a new scenario presented itself - Learned valuable lessons in practical design considerations for ease of construction

Turner Fleischer Architects Inc.

3D Printer and VR Modeling (May - September 2015, March - August 2016)

Toronto, ON

- Used Google SketchUp to replicate detailed buildings and make simplified models focusing on massing features - Designed a 3D printed logo for the firm - Developed a procedure document for the future employees that were to take over the 3D modeling - Assisted Peter Turner to create a presentation on the history of Turner Fleischer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DESIGN 1.1 - MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL + MARKET

1-30 1-10

1.2 - ADAPTIVE REUSE ART GALLERY

11-16

1.3 - CHILD CARE CENTRE

17-20

1.4 - COMMUNITY GREEN HOUSE

21-22

1.5 - LITERARY SPACE

23-26

1.6 - CONSERVATION CENTRE

27-28

1.7 - BUS STOP

29-30

2. BUILD

31-46

2.1 - TINY HOUSE

31-34

2.2 - CONVERSATION STATION

35-36

2.3 - CHILD PLAY STRUCTURE

37-38

2.4 - ICE STATION

39-40

2.5 - NUIT BLANCHE (AURORA BOREALIS)

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2.6 - NUIT BLANCHE (THE GIVING TREE)

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2.7 - CARPENTRY

43-44

2.8 - CANOE + PADDLE + DRAWING

45-46

1. DESIGN - 1.1 MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL + MARKET (4th Year Partner Project) SYMBIOTIC SUDBURY INTRODUCTION:

This project is a mixed-use wood building that contains 75 beds, 20% of which are for a demographic of choice. It also requires a secondary program and a year round market space, enough for 50 venders. My partner Emily Hannon and I decided to focus on designing for people who are physically and developmentally disabled. The residential building design is meant to be dynamic and inclusive for a population who are restricted. The residential building appears to lift off the ground, using the ramps to accentuate it while having a variety of therapists on the ground level to create a resource center for the residents and the community. The market building follows a similar expression through the roof line which also has a section pulled up to draw people through the breezeway that cuts through the building. On one side is the year round market space and the other side is a cafe/bakery that employs the physically and developmentally disabled residents, creating a symbiotic relationship within the site and with the community of Sudbury.

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

The city of Greater Sudbury is littered with accessibility barriers which have created social barriers between typical community members and those who are differently-abled. This project advocates for social and spatial equality and inclusivity in the built environment. This is achieved by prioritizing barrier-free circulation, programming for variously-abled citizens and an inclusive social fabric that fosters symbiotic relationships.

EXTERIOR RENDERING - RESIDENCE

SYMBIOTIC SUDBURY BY: EMILY HANNON & DANIEL RODRIGUES ARCH 4515

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AWARD:

Received 2nd place for the “Social Engagement and Inclusivity” award for my fourth year studio project. This award category recognizes projects that demonstrate design’s role in addressing inequities. Through their choice to engage with specific uses, communities, and housing models and through a sensitive approach to design, these projects are motivated by a commitment to social and spatial justice, and contribute compelling visions for a more equitable city.

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAMS ENTIRELY ACCESSIBLE

MULTIPLE LEVELS ACCESSED VIA RAMP

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES ON SITE HQ

ROOMMATE & NEIGHBOUR ADJACENCIES

ENTIRE BUILDING EMBODIES A RAMP

DIFFUSED NATURAL LIGHTING

PRIVATE & PUBLIC SPACES

CIRCULATION IS PROGRAMMED

RAMP IS PROGRAMMED SPACE

EXTERIOR RENDERING - MARKET FROM CIVIC SQUARE

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1. DESIGN - 1.1 MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL + MARKET (4th Year Partner Project) N

FULL SITE AREAL AXO

MARKET

BAKERY

TRAIN STATION

THERAPY

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URBAN DESIGN DIAGRAMS RE-GREENING BOULAVARDS

PROGRAM SPILLS BEYOND BUILDING

WALKABLE CITY

ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS

LATERAL STABILITY DIAGRAMS

VEGITATION AS A SOUND BUFFER

ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND

SUPURIOR TRANSIT SYSTEM

TOPOGRAPHIC RAMPS

STRUCTURAL DIAGRAMS GLUE LAMINATED TIMBER BEAMS

POST & BEAM STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

DOWEL LAMINATED TIMBER FLOOR PLATES

STAGGERED FLOOR PLATES SHEAR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

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1. DESIGN - 1.1 MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL + MARKET (4th Year Partner Project) NORTH WEST PASSIVE AND ACTIVE SUMMER SECTION E

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VEGETATION ABSORBS SOUND AND BLOCKS WIND PAGE 5

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ENCLOSED BALCONIES WELCOME SOLAR HEAT REDUCING OVERHEATING WITHIN UNITS

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OPERABLE WINDOWS IN ENCLOSED BALCONIES ALLOWS FOR THERMAL REGULATION

PHOTO-VOLT PRODUCES FROM SUN E

LTAIC GLAZING ELECTRICITY EXPOSURE

NORTH WEST PASSIVE AND ACTIVE WINTER SECTION E

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A D

C A

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F

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WATER DRAINAGE COLLECTION IN ROOF DEPRESSION FOR GREY WATER

HEMPCRETE INTERIOR WALLS ALLOW FOR NATURAL CLIMATE AND HUMIDITY REGULATION, ACOUSTIC BARRIERS AND A NATURAL LAYER OF INSULATION

IN-FLOOR HEATING AND CEILING COOLING

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1. DESIGN - 1.1 MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL + MARKET (4th Year Partner Project) EXTERIOR RENDERING - MARKET ROOF FEATURE

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SITE PLAN

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Train Station Loadding

Ramp DN

Storage

Cafe Loading Vender Loadding

Cafe / Bakery Lobby

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Elgin Street

EC0-FLEX

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NORTH WEST SECTION- MAIN RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CIRCULATION

WOOD

GRASS RUBBER

station

WOOD

CONCRETE

Bike Storage Lockers Physical Therapy

O.T.

H.Q. Lobby

Res. Lobby

UP

Ramp Down

Elgin Street

GRASS

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1. DESIGN - 1.1 MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL + MARKET (4th Year Partner Project) DETAIL SECTION - RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

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DETAIL SECTION - CALL OUTS EXTERIOR C.L.T. WALL AND D.L.T. ROOF DETAIL

A ROOF MEMBRANE RIGID INSULATION

BACKER ROD AIR CONTROL MEMBRANE

B

PARAPET FLASHING WATER CONTROL MEMBRANE RIGID INSULATION AIR CONTROL LAYER TRANSITION MEMBRANE

EXTERIOR C.L.T. WALL AND D.L.T. FLOOR DETAIL

OSB SUB-FLOOR RIGID INSULATION

WARMBOARD

IN-FLOOR HEATING COIL

HARDWOOD FLOORING METAL FASTENER

SPRAY FOAM INSULATION METAL BLOCKING

ANGLE BRACKET SPANDREL PANEL

CEDAR CLADDING METAL FASTENER

DOWEL LAMINATED PANEL

FURRING AIR VOID WATER, AIR & VAPOUR CONTROL MEMBRANE PLYWOOD RIGID INSULATION

DOWEL LAMINATED PANEL CEDAR CLADDING FURRING AIR VOID WATER, AIR & VAPOUR MEMBRANE PLYWOOD RIGID INSULATION STRAPPING PLATE C.L.T. PANEL

STRAPPING PLATE C.L.T. PANEL

C

DROP CEILING AND HEMPCRETE INTERIOR WALL DETAIL

D EXTERIOR HEPCRETE WALL AND FOUNDATION DETAIL

HARDWOOD FLOORING IN-FLOOR HEATING COIL WARMBOARD RIGID INSULATION

EXTERNAL LIME RENDER

OSB SUB-FLOOR DOWEL LAMINATED PANEL

PLYWOOD HARDWOOD FLOORING

PURLIN BATT CEILING INSULATION

PLASTERBOARD

LIME PLASTER WOOD STUD CAST HEMPCRETE

RIGID INSULATION DAMP-PROOF MEMBRANE

WOOD STUD CAST HEMPCRETE L - PLATE LIME MORTAR BED WIRE MESH AT DISCONTINUITIES

CONCRETE REINFORCING

GRADE INSULATION

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1. DESIGN - 1.2 ADAPTIVE REUSE ART GALLERY (3rd Year) REDISCOVERING POTENTIAL INTRODUCTION:

This project is an art gallery for the community of Sudbury Ontario. It is an adaptive reuse of the historic brewery building; strategically using one side of the building so the other can be re-purposed for a future use. The process started with case studies of adaptive reuse and purpose built art galleries followed by an analysis and tour of the building. This brought to my attention the unique sectional and vertical spacial qualities of the building which I exaggerated to uncover their hidden potential.

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

The historic brewery building’s volumes have a unique relationship of atmospheric qualities. This project attempts to draw from this palimpsest of spaces to reveal their potential. Through the exposure of their sectional and vertical relationships, the architecture will highlight the beauty of the existing building and manifest their atmospheric potential.

EXISTING CONDITION

PROPOSED CONDITION

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PROPOS

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EXISTING CONDITION

EXISTING CONDITION

ssignment

SED PARTIAL EXTERIOR VIEW

Photo provided for assignment

PROPOSED CONDITION

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1. DESIGN - 1.2 ADAPTIVE REUSE ART GALLERY (3rd Year) RENDER - PERMANENT ART GALLERY

1:50 SECTION MODEL - PERMANENT ART GALLERY

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CIRCUL

LATION DIAGRAM

PROGRAM DIAGRAM

LEGEND - STAFF CIRCULATION - PUBLIC CIRCULATION - UNUSED SPACE

LEGEND - PUBLIC AMENITIES - GALLERIES / STUDIO - COLLECTION STORAGE - COLLECTION SERVICES

- SUPPORT SERVICES - STORAGE - UNUSED SPACE PAGE 14

1. DESIGN - 1.2 ADAPTIVE REUSE ART GALLERY (3rd Year) SOUTH WEST SECTION

1:50 SECTION MODEL - CUT SIDE

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1:50 SECTION

MODEL - DETAIL

1:50 SECTION MODEL - DETAIL

1:50 SECTION MODEL - DETAIL

1:50 SECTION MODEL - STREET FACADE

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1. DESIGN - 1.3 CHILD CARE CENTRE (3rd Year) BLURRING THE THRESHOLD

CONCEPT SKETCHES

INTRODUCTION:

This project is a daycare for the Copper cliff community of Sudbury Ontario. Hosting three different age groups ranging from infants to preschoolers. The process started with conceptual modeling and sketching of key moments in the design exploring the possibility of natural versus man-made materials. As well as blurring the line between the built form and the natural landscape through the exaggeration of the threshold between the two.

PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

Commonly in contemporary architecture, there is a stark disconnect to the natural world. This project attempts to describe the sense of wonder experienced when immersed in nature. Through the manipulation of natural elements and materials working with the topography to create micro atmospheres that blurs the line between the built form and an organic typology in an urban context.

CONCEPT & PRELIMINARY MASSING MODELS

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SOUTH WEST ISOMETRIC

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1. DESIGN - 1.3 CHILD CARE CENTRE (3rd Year) EAST SECTION

SIDE PERSPECTIVE

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SOUTH SECTION

FRONT PERSPECTIVE

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1. DESIGN - 1.4 COMMUNITY GREEN HOUSE (3rd Year) CREIGHTON ROAD

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN - RE-PURPOSING N

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF EXISTING INFRASTRUCTU This structure was created from an opportunity to use CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE DIVINE existing an concrete pad and steel structure in a creative way. This existing infrastructure is abandoned so instead of demolishing it, re-purpose it into a green house making little to no negative impact on the existing ecosystem.

This space will bring the community together as a place to gather and enjoy natural free food. Altering the paths to converge on this space will create a central focus of the park and the community as a whole.

PROPOSED STRUCTURE TO BE BUILT ON EXISTING PAD

EXISTING CONCRETE PAD AND STEEL STRUCTURE LEGEND

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- DWARFED CEDAR - DECIDUOUS TREE

EXPLODED AXO TOW

AERIAL PERSPECTIVE

AERIAL PERSPECTIVE

URE

WER

NORTH SECTION

WEST SECTION

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1. DESIGN - 1.5 LITERARY SPACE (3rd Year) A SPACE WITHOUT LIMITS

CONCEPT SKETCH

PARTI

INTRODUCTION:

This design is a conceptual interpretation from a space describe in the series The King Killer Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss. The focus of this project is on two places acting as one. With a strong metaphorical contrast between the two being directly above the other. The below ground space is called the Underthing; a cryptic and convoluted labyrinth of endless tunnels and rooms located beneath the Archives. The Archives itself is a very strange space, there are no windows and the only source of light is an ambient surreal red lighting.

The idea of the underthing is used to accent the concept of the archives and metaphorically reference our knowledge and understanding of this world. Moreover it references how it is rooted in mystery and the unknown just like the Archives appears to be supported by a central column when in reality it is hollow and leads down to the Underthing.

DIAGRAMMATIC SECTION

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INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

SOUTH WEST ISOMETRIC WITH INTERIOR REVEAL

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1. DESIGN - 1.5 LITERARY SPACE (3rd Year) NORTH SECTION

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INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE OF THE ATRIUM SPACE

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1. DESIGN - 1.6 CONSERVATION CENTRE (2nd Year)

EXPLODED AXO PROGRESSION

REACTING TO THE LANDSCAPE INTRODUCTION:

This project is a conservation center for the city of Sudbury located in Rotary Park. The concept is based off of the idea that this building should not impede movement through the park. This along with responding and being integrated into the topography reacting to the site conditions causes the building to have a sense of belonging to the site.

To protect the wetlands and the natural environment the building is proposed to be integrated into the top of the hill of the park above the delicate ecosystem allowing for wonderful views from the site.

NORTH WEST SECTION

North West Section

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

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1.5

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EAST PERSPECTIVE

WEST PERSPECTIVE

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1. DESIGN - 1.7 BUS STOP (1st Year) PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES INTRODUCTION:

This project is an attempt to push the boundaries of the potential of a bus stop. The majority of people will stand or lean against the structure instead of sitting. With this design, a person can lean into a structure that conforms to the universal curve of the spine, which makes for a comfortable angle while standing.

1:20 FINAL MODEL

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SITE PLAN

NORTH WEST SECTION N

FLOOR PLAN N

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2. BUILD - 2.1 TINY HOUSE (2020 Summer) RUSTIC LIVING INTRODUCTION:

This was my first independent solo design build project outside of school. My brother, who lives in Vermont, asked me to design and help build a tiny house for him, his wife and two children. It was a complex situation in which I had to learn a lot on my own which was not part of the undergraduate curriculum. The project is not yet complete as I had to return to Canada and resume my studies and leave the completion of the build to my brother. Pictured here is what I designed in one week and constructed in 4 weeks with the help of my brother. The tiny house had to be designed to suite a fifth-wheel utility trailer to allow for house relocation in the future. The structure is cantilevered over the sides and back of the trailer to maximize interior space. The result was a lower deck of 10x24ft and an upper deck of 10x8ft totaling 320 square feet. The main focus of the design as specified by my brother was to make the structure mold proof. Therefore I utilized materials to allow the wall assembly to breather and release any trapped moisture.

TRAILER PREP & DECKING:

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

I removed the rust and repainted the frame to make sure the frame would hold up for many years. Then I cut and painted the decking boards that formed the primary connection between the house frame and the steel frame of the trailer. I applied weather stripping underneath the decking and then drilled through the wood and steel to bolt it to the frame.

FLOOR:

I constructed the floor plate that overhangs the sides and back of the trailer. Plywood is fastened to the bottom to retain insulation and provide added rigidity. Right angle brackets bolt the floor frame to the decking below. Along the sides of the trailer I added extra support arms bolted to the protruding metal frame channels and then screwed them to the floor. Wheel wells were added to allow for clearance of the trailer wheel suspension travel.

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CONSTRUCTION PROCESS POST & BEAM:

I glued and screwed lumber together to form a post and beam structure with knee braces to provide more lateral stability. This framing method was also chosen to simplify the framing process with only a two person crew available.

FRAMING:

Vertical suds were installed one at a time making the structure more rigid while providing window and door openings designed to suit the available reused windows and door.

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2. BUILD - 2.1 TINY HOUSE (2020 Summer) CONSTRUCTION PROCESS ROOF & SHEATHING:

I pre-assembled roof rafters before installation. To save material and weight scrap pieces of shiplap siding were used to make gussets so the rafters would be self-supporting without a center beam. For an interior aesthetic rough-sawn hemlock, which will be exposed, was installed on ever other rafter. Once the roof frame was complete I installed exterior sheathing using shiplap to make it breathable and lightweight as compared to typical plywood.

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2. BUILD - 2.1 CONVERSATION STATION (4th Year Group Project) A WALL FOR ALL INTRODUCTION:

This project is a portable gathering station that was designed for the local farmers’ market. It mimics the market in the sense where it comes alive with people interacting with it and once everyone leaves you can pack it up and roll it away.

The wall was meant to interrupt the flow of people and cause them to slow down and interact with other people at the market.

CONCEPT DIAGRAMS

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(Photos By: Group members)

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

FINAL WALL AT FARMERS’ MARKET

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2. BUILD - 2.2 CHILD PLAY STRUCTURE (3rd Year Group Project) DESIGN - BUILD - PLAY

SCALE MODEL

SCALE MODEL

INTRODUCTION:

This project is croquet converted to a toddler level, which requires the reconsideration of path and wicket relationships. By abstracting the journey between traditional way-finding wickets, a sensorial atmosphere is created, allowing imaginative explorations which stimulate the senses of various age groups. To achieve this, we took into account the site to extend the notions created by the structure. In addition, materials are carefully selected to amplify the whimsical experience for the intended age groups.

The structure itself was designed and built in a modular way so that it could be transported in a truck and then assembled on site. The tubes on the side create noise as the ball rolls through allowing for a fun and interactive structure for the kids.

THE CITY PURCHASED THIS PLAY STRUCTURE FROM OUR STUDIO GROUP ALONG WITH ONE OTHER AS THE TOP TWO DESIGN BUILDS TUBE DETAIL

(Photo By: Brendan McDonald) PAGE 37

(Photos By: Lorne MacEachern)

MODULE COMPONENT

(Photo By: Lorne MacEachern)

CONNECTION DETAIL

(Photo By: Lorne MacEachern)

(Photo By: Lorne MacEachern)

MODULE COMPONENT

(Photo By: Lorne MacEachern)

SHADOW DETAIL

(Photo By: Brendan McDonald)

PLAY STRUCTURE PERSPECTIVES

(Photo By: Brendan McDonald)

(Photo By: Brendan McDonald)

(Photo By: Brendan McDonald)

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2. BUILD - 2.3 ICE STATION (1st Year Group Project) A BREAK IN THE HORIZON INTRODUCTION:

This Ice Station is placed at the start of a skating path as a place to warm up and put skates on.

This project is a renewable and sustainable design that uses minimal wood glue through the use of hand crafted wood joints and lashing to hold the structure together. The twine used to lash the structure together was dyed in beet juice re-purposed from a local restaurant.

I received the award below for my contribution in the project, where I was tasked with the lead design and construction of the seats and their joinery. I designed them to be light weight and skeletal where the majority of strength came from the unique weave in the seat. The weave works its way into the wall pulling it tight to the seat, in the end resulting in a very stable base.

This project was featured on the cover of the Love + Regeneration Mclennan design magazine

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ICE STATION PERSPECTIVE

OCULUS DETAIL

ICE STATION PERSPECTIVE

(Photo By: Braeden Martel)

SEAT DETAIL

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2. BUILD - 2.4 NUIT BLANCHE (2nd Year Group Project) THE GIVING TREE

BASE DETAIL

INTRODUCTION:

This is an art installation I was part of for the Nuit Blanche event held at my school.

The concept is based off of the fond memory of a favorite tree. It represents appreciating the small things in life. The tree that we constructed was from a group member’s childhood tree that had to be cut down. We took the pieces and reconstructed it in the court yard and used recycled books for the leaves.

People were encouraged to write things they were grateful for and hang them on the tree.

NOTE DETAIL

BRANCH DETAIL

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(Photos By: Sam Casola)

FINAL INSTALLATION

2.5 NUIT BLANCHE (3rd Year Group Project) AURORA BOREALIS

(Photos By: Catherine Daigle)

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

INTRODUCTION:

This is an art installation I was part of for the Nuit Blanche event held at my school. The intention was to create a room out of snow and hang bottles filled with colored antifreeze and water around a spinning motor with lights attached to it. This created a very dynamic atmosphere as the lights shown through the bottles. Some of the bottles did not have enough antifreeze in them and started to partially freeze creating very unique crystallization in each bottle.

BOTTLE DETAILS

FINAL INSTALLATION

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2. BUILD - 2.3 CARPENTRY CRAFT AND PRECISION INTRODUCTION:

These projects are all carefully designed and crafted, using traditional wood joints to hold them together and bring attention to the details. Other than the portfolio the projects are all personal ones as carpentry is a passion of mine.

ENTRANCE PORTFOLIO TO UNDERGRAD This project is a hand made portfolio cover that I used to apply to Laurentian University for my undergrad of architectural studies. I was picked along with 4 other students to receive the portfolio award out of all the other applicants. The binder is made of red oak and maple laminated in a vertical pattern. To distinguish the front, I used maple inlay strips to cross perpendicularly and appear to create a basket weave effect. It is bound together with a leather belt and anchored on the front and back secured by hinges filed down.

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TWIN CEDAR COFFE

EE TABLE SET

MAPLE PANELED CABINET

POPLAR CHECKER TABLE

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2. BUILD - 2.6 CANOE (2nd Year Group Project) + PADDLES + WOOD BURNING DESIGNING FOR THE BODY INTRODUCTION:

This is a three part project consisting of a birch bark canoe, a hand made paddle, and a wood burning.

The birch bark canoe was a group project where an elder came into our studio and showed us how to traditionally make one in northern Ontario. As a studio, we all partook in the cultural teachings making two canoes with only hand tools and materials harvested straight from the forest.

The laminated paddle is made from a maple shaft with black cherry and walnut for the blade and handle.

The wood burning was based off of the teaching of the canoe and the Indigenous cultural beliefs. The canoe is a design that perfectly responds to the body and every component of it is symbolized through a part of our bodies.

PADDLE DETAILS

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WOOD BURNING FRAMED WITH LIVE EDGE W

MAPLE, BLACK CHERRY AND WALNUT LAMINATED PADDLE

WALNUT

FINAL BIRCH BARK CANOE

(Photo By: Braeden Martel)

CEDAR SHEATHING CONSTRUCTION

(Photo By: Braeden Martel)

ROOT CONNECTION DETAIL

(Photo By: Braeden Martel)

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DANIEL RODRIGUES (519)-215-9099 drodrigues@laurentian.ca