Garry Bishop - Architectural Portfolio

GARRY BISHOP

PROFESSIONAL RESUME

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies, BEDs - Dalhousie University

Architectural Engineering Technician – NSCC

Expertise

• Revit Architecture

• BIM360 Training and Implementation

• Adobe Suite Products

• 3D Modelling and LOD compliance

• Performance management

Experience

BIM Manager – Architecture49

• Employee and management training

• Consultant coordination

• Peer coaching

• Multi-unit management

• Standard first aid

Incorporated BIM360 module usage to internal design process. Managed and trained multi-disciplinary teams on processes and workflows Built BIM execution plan with client and consultants. Managed Revit models from schematic design through to As-built.

Architectural Technologist - Architecture49 Executed Contract Document creation and of cumulative $250M+ construction value. Implemented interior details and designs for education, transportation and industrial sector projects.

Maintained 98% billable rate annually.

Assistant Store Manager – Pier One Imports

Tracked daily sales metrics to make decisions towards increasing sales Implemented efficient back of house processes to increase productivity Coached and inspired team to increase overall sales volume from $1.5M to $2M Interviewed and hired associates into management roles

National Visual Merchandiser – American Apparel

Headed innovated design projects based on specific demographic parameters, leading to a 65% increase in sales after implementation

Provided specific feedback to all Canadian merchandisers daily. Administered timely assistance to all Canadian stores Balanced travel time and expenses, ensuring optimum assistance to stores

TRANSPORTATION

HALIFAX STANFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ENFIELD, NS (2017- 2019)

BIM Coordinator. A renovation and expansion which focused on providing additional passenger holding space along with the renovation of the pre-board screening while maintaining full operation.

Construction Value: $17,500,000.

COMMERCIAL

ENERGY AND PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS CENTRE, COLDBROOK, NS (2020-2022)

Technologist.

A new public works operations center for the Municipality of Kings County which is one of the first Net Zero Energy certified buildings in Nova Scotia and includes offices, workstations, training/ meeting spaces and a large vehicle bay area.

Construction Value: $4,200,000.

HEALTHCARE

NORTHSIDE HEALTH COMPLEX, NORTH SYDNEY, NS (2020ONGOING)

BIM Manager.

An innovative, multidisciplinary facility including the design of a health center, a 60 bed long term care and a laundry facility,

Construction Value: $150,000,000

CENTRAL LONG TERM CARE FACILITY, GANDER & GRAND FALLS WINDSOR, NL (2019-2021)

BIM Manager.

Two identical 60 bed facilities designed to provide excellent views and daylight for staff and residents. Targeting LEED Silver.

Construction Value: $31,000,000

PROJECT RESUME

Garry joined Architecture49 in 2016 upon graduation. He carries exceptional Building Information Modeling (BIM) skills including Revit expertise. During his time with A49, Garry has worked on high profile, complex projects in our Education and Sports and Entertainment sectors. When A49 & WSP were awarded the complex renovation at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Garry assumed the role as BIM Coordinator working with our colleagues and peers in Ontario as well as the client to deliver the project through BIM delivery. Garry is highly recognized for his attention to detail, knowledge of BIM and desire to work in a team environment. He provides guidance and training to other staff working in Revit and on BIM projects.

EDUCATION

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

HALIFAX GRAMMAR SCHOOL, HALIFAX, NS (2018)

Technologist

A renovation and addition to a private education institution which seamlessly blends the classic revival architecture of the Tower Road School with a new and modern facility. The design includes varied learning environments throughout the school and within the instructional spaces.

Construction Value: $14,000,000.

LE MARCHANT ST. THOMAS SCHOOL, HALIFAX, NS (2019)

Technologist.

This new urban elementary school’s design focused around a central core of collaborative learning. Its expression internally and externally connects users with a playful sense of learning. Targeting LEED Gold.

Construction Value: $12,000,000.

YARMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, YARMOUTH, NS (2019)

Technologist.

A new construction of a Pre-primary to 6 school which integrates learning and instructional spaces throughout. It reconsiders what is a learning space and optimizes the building while meeting varied learning needs. Targeting LEED Gold.

Construction Value: $10,000,000

HOSPITALITY

NICHE LOUNGE, HALIFAX, NS (2018)

Technologist.

Interior fit up of a well known restaurant, driven to attract a wide variety of clientele. Combining owner selected elements with curated design components lead to successful interpretation of the new space.

Construction Value: $1,000,000.

RBC CENTRE (DARTMOUTH MULTIPAD ARENA), DARTMOUTH, NS (2017)

Technologist.

A New construction of a four pad arena features three NHL sized rinks and an olympic size rink, with a total area of 140,000 ft2. Targeting LEED Silver.

Construction Value: $39,000,000

CHEDABUCTO LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, GUYSBOROUGH, NS (2018) Technologist.

A new construction lifestyle center includes a gymnasium, fitness center, multi-purpose space and classroom. Integrating local trades in the construction process was pivotal to the process.

Construction Value: $10,000,000.

YMCA MONCTON NORTH, MONCTON, NS (2018-2020) Technologist.

This new urban recreation center’s design was focused on an effective layout that supports the needs of the community and future use of the site.

Construction Value: $16,000,000.

INDUSTRIAL

ORGANIGRAM ENTRANCE, MONCTON, NB (2018-2020) Technologist.

A new construction of a staff building meant to serve the wider needs of the campus of buildings and acting as the point of security into the facility.

Construction Value: $15,000,000.

ORGANIGRAM PHASE 10, MONCTON, NB (2018-2020) Technologist.

Interior renovation and fit-up project of a storage facility which connects to a campus of manufacturing buildings.

Construction Value: $15,000,000.

Perspective Section

Card Model Sketch Model

CONSPECTIO

look, sight, view

A small building, housing a cafe, gallery and performance space is designed with the intention to reach new heights in a park memorializing the Halifax Explosion. This inspired the subtle expression of the building in harmony with the background of tree trunks with the hill appearing to carry over and on to the building, ensuring the public can explore this building at all times.

Gallery Level

Concept Sketches

Main Level

OF TWO MINDS

A residential design atop and connected to a gallery below consists of two distinct volumes. View planes through the home conceal and reveal aspects of the design and are expressed through cuts in the public wall, and the placement and arrangement of windows.

Upper Level

Gallery Render

Site Axonometric

Building Volumes

Concept Sketch

Ground Level

IN-BETWEEN

A community center designed within the site constraints of an existing, operating Junior High School. The concept was born from the site circulation and consists of three organic volumes which shift in shape as they drape across the site. The spaces in between activate programs serving the community.

Main Level

Conceptual Collage

ANAMORPHOSIS | PARALLAX

An art gallery situated within the urban center of Halifax takes celebration of the concept of both parallax and anamorphosis by way of the installation artist Georges Rousse. Points of view are presented from one place and as you move, it shifts and takes new form in an attempt to challenge perspectives.

Building Section - Lightwell

Building Section

Housing Cores

Atmospheric Render

TIMBERLINE

Assembly Model

A proposal in response to Berlin’s affordable house shortage considers the act of modularity within a structural frame that can act as infill in existing city blocks as they are. Composed of two unit layout types, the combinations and opportunities for various housing types can be met as they are required. Done in partnership with Logan Hawkes

COLLAGE

A selection of composite images and drawings intended to challenge the conditions presented and imagine interventions and atmosphere

Conceptual Section

DRAWINGS

SELECTED WORKS

this eight meter chronicle of sketches explores multiple forms using charcoal. shadow is amplified to enhance the facial profiles that arise from a squiggle.

the placement of both pieces on crumpled muslin, with oversized pushpins, challenges the size of works involved, albeit large in size.

symmetry and materiality are challenged when the familiar treatment of plaster and the unfamiliar application of laser cut board are combined to create tonal plains of texture.