JOHANNES SODERSTROM
DESIGN PORTFOLIO University of British Columbia SALA BDes. 2024
ON THE CLIFFSIDE
RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
PROJECT TYPE: PERSONAL PROJECT
TYPOLOGY: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
SITE LOCATION: SUNSHINE COAST, BC, CANADA
INVOLVEMENT: INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
INTRODUCTION
Cliffside is an apartment complex aiming to immerse it’s occupants in the beauty of the nature present in the Pacific Northwest. The complex features an array of social spaces encouraging connectivity and socialisation whilst retaining private zones. The site is located and designed to integrate with the solar path of the site creating stunning sunsets and highlighting the subtle beauty of nature. The complex is an exercise in growing intricate technical drawing skills and large scale massing and programming. The design aims to show the rich possibilities of working with nature when building in this geographic area.
CHINA CREEK PARK SOUTH
MULTIPURPOSE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
PROJECT TYPE: ACADEMIC PROJECT
TYPOLOGY: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
SITE LOCATION: CHINA CREEK PARK SOUTH, MT PLEASANT, CANADA
INVOLVEMENT: GROUP PROJECT
SPARSE GRASS WILDGRASS MIXED SURFACE FALLEN LEAVES WOODEN PLANKS SURFACE
INTRODUCTION
SPARSE GRASS WILDGRASS MIXED SURFACE GRAVEL FALLEN LEAVES WOODEN PLANKS SURFACE TEXTURE
SPARSE GRASS WILDGRASS MIXED SURFACE GRAVEL FALLEN LEAVES WOODEN PLANKS
SPARSE GRASS WILDGRASS MIXED SURFACE GRAVEL FALLEN LEAVES WOODEN PLANKS
Consisting of a site analysis phase and a design implementation phase this project is a wholistic study and imagining of the China Creek Park South located in Mt Pleasant, Vancouver, Canada. The project was split into two parts initially revolving around on site analysis, mapping, graphing and broader scale understanding. This culminated in the creation of a collection of diagrams and visual representations of the collected data as shown on pages 8 and 9.
The secondary phase of design/implementation saw the creation of new programming to the park in order to address issues found within the initial analysis phase. This culminated in the addition of bioretention gardens and pavillion structures in order to adress the lack of features and usable spaces within the southern portion of the park.
SPARSE GRASS WILDGRASS MIXED SURFACE GRAVEL FALLEN LEAVES WOODEN PLANKS
SPARSE GRASS WILDGRASS MIXED SURFACE GRAVEL
VEGETATION ANALYSIS
FALSE CREEK PLAYGROUND
MULTIPURPOSE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
PROJECT TYPE: ACADEMIC PROJECT
TYPOLOGY: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
SITE LOCATION: NE FALSE CREEK, VANCOUVER, CANADA
INVOLVEMENT: INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
INTRODUCTION
This project is a small adventure playground and community space aiming to add ecological awarness and create safe play spaces for teens, families and children. The project attempts to combine the communal aspects of graffiti and public art as well as the educational connections to the nearby Scienceworld Education Centre. The playground features a custom climbing frame representing the endangered Spiny Dogfish Shark as well as fixtures to allow for seating and covering in a variety of different weather conditions.
SITE STUDIES
Completed as part of an academic work, this project focused on the analysis and redesign of a portion of NE False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada. The site was Analysis of existing conditions along false creek consisted of site visits, diagramming, research and more.
Precinct 2. Context Map
BC Place
Rogers Ar
Harbour Theatre
ParqCasino
Enso Exhibition Center
Cirque du Soleil Pride Parade
MOONLIGHT PAVILION PAVILION
PROJECT TYPE: ACADEMIC PROJECT
TYPOLOGY: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
SITE LOCATION: GRANDVIEW PARK, VANCOUVER, CANADA
INVOLVEMENT: INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
OPTIMAL SITE LOCATIONS (INVERSE)
LIGHT POLLUTION OVERLAP OF LIGHT
OPTIMAL SITE LOCATIONS (INVERSE)
OVERLAP OF LIGHT
Scale 1:125 Design Features:
Walkable Roof
Ribbed Wood Frame
Concrete Foundation
Bathroom Door
Wooden Interior
Grass Walkable Roof
Glass Window
re_BLOOM
CORK MATERIAL STUDY
PROJECT TYPE:ACADEMIC PROJECT
TYPOLOGY: ANALYSIS
INVOLVEMENT: GROUP PROJECT
INTRODUCTION
re_BLOOM Panel is a modular sound-absorbing unit that can be applied as a wall assembly, a suspended assembly, or a room divider.Our concept was led by the natural properties of cork, which we identified as low-density, elastic, low-cost, sound-absorbing and sustainable. Taking inspiration from multiple precedents, we wanted to create a form that could recycle leftover cork strips while showcasing the flexibility and layering capabilities of cork in a dynamic design. Through our laminating process, we were able to take 2 mm sheets of cork and give it rigidity and structure in a triangulated floral shape.
HAND DRAWN WORKS
SELECTED PHYSICAL DRAWINGS
PROJECT TYPE: MIXED
