MArch, Architectural Design Portfolio, Bartlett

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kaytlin wilkin Composition I, Indian Grass, Joe Pye, Little Bluestem

Composition II, Indian Grass, Joe Pye, Grey Goldenrod

Composition III, New England Aster, Little Bluestem, Hairy Beardtongue

Composition IV, Blazing Star, Black-eyed Susan, Wild Columbine

Architectural Design, MArch Composition V, Strawberries, Sage, Borage

Whitney Hall Courtyard Planting Sheme 1:50

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Bartlett, Welcome to My Brain “ Creation is as much as it is the moon, the sun, the water and the animals. We are all relatives. We are spirits having a human experience. So we say hello, welcome “ - Elder Whabagoon

Please Note: Group project photographs, drawings and models that are included in this portfolio were completed by myself unless otherwise stated. Thank you.

Academic Content H.P. Canopy Mapping, A Self Portrait Gender & Architecture Bending Materials The Word is ... Spiraling

H.P. CANOPY Instructor, Nicolas Hoban Course, ARC 380 Type, GROUP FALL , 2019 Our understanding of our precedent was carried through the multiple stages of this studio. The Bund Finance Building introduced us to the kinetics of built work. Replicating the look, we used the kinetics that of a bicycle.

Wooden dowels (tassels) moved in a circular motion around the main structure, manually operated by one gear.

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On this page, precedent & H.P stage 1 On the right page, H.P canopy stage 1, mechanism

Precedent, Bund Finance Building

H.P, Multiple Spaces In One Structure

MECHANISM H.P 1 uses the kinetics of a pulley system. The four shapes move depending on their position. Opening either up or down, side to side. Their kinetics create four different spaces in one structure.

CONNECTIONS locks mechanism in place

FRAMING

PULLEY SYSTEM string and wire used in physical model

H.P. 1, ORIGAMI four pieces

HYDRAULIC PIPE

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On this page, H.P canopy stage 2, plan | right elevation on site (Distillery District)

FINAL CANOPY MECHANISM

In this final project the original shape was reduced in scale and cut in half. Both pieces were combined to form a grid pattern.

Similar to our precedent we envisioned a track system

Shape A (in motion)

which is represented by a pulley system in our physical model. In reality, shape A will be fixed on one side and the other would move along the x-axis, side to side until reaching the other. Shape B, will move up and down along the y-axis side to side, until they both reach the edge of the track. Shape B consists of three for each group. When they are all closed they create shelter.

Shape B (in motion)

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MAPPING, SELF PORTRAIT Instructor, Sam Cotter Course, VIS 218 Type, Individual Summer , 2019 This body is a pallet, an architectural timeline of a race. All the white and black grow on me. Race has shades and gender has shades. Continuously in motion, I present myself. My bare skin is not an objectification but you may see it that way, as we usually do. This is an illustration of generations following the paternal line. The transition from a black and white hue to my bare skin exposes me. This installation was intended to be personal but also gave me the opportunity to combine architecture and visual studies together.

CANADA, 1999

MONSERRAT ,1835

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND, 1810

PANAMA CANAL HOWARD UNIVERSITY ST. KITTS & NEVIS, 1920s

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BUT ... LIKE ... WHAT ARE YOU ?

NOT WHITE ENOUGH TO BE CONSIDERED WHITE

TOO WHITE TO BE BLACK

...REFRAIN FROM OBJECTIFICATION, THIS IS A SELF PORTRAIT

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GENDER & ARCHITECTURE Instructor, Ina Elias Course, ARC 452 Type, Group Winter , 2020 This course was an introduction to gender roles specifically within the architectural field but not excluding the conversation in a broader sense.

The final project was a group poster of two Architects/Landscape

Architects

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We chose to discuss Burle Marx and Kathryn Gustafson. The research was not intended to be a competition between genders but to highlight their achievements, showing individuality and their similarities

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Existing

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different periods in time, both Burle Marx and Kathryn

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approaches which explore native plant types, and metaphors to create stunning and experiential spaces.

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Ministry of Education and Health Rooftop Garden, Brazil, 1936

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Towards Paradise, Venice Biennele, 2008

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On this page, exploded images from Store Room, Nourishment Garden and Enlightenment On the right page, Towards Paradise Plan

Endangered Species, Aquilegia | Falsa Sanicola | Lamyropsis Microcephala

Representing nourishment, variation of seeds

Found in Potager garden

Potager Garden, initial plan

Pathway to Enlightenment

Enlightenment, constructed landscape

Towards Paradise Plan

TOWARDS PARADISE I chose to discuss Kathryn Gustafson. Within this project are moments of reflection. Reflecting on our behavior towards nature, the reflection of nature towards us and self-reflection. The installation begins with the Store Room which memorializes the extinct and endangered plants.

Followed by The Nourishment Garden which was styled after the Potager Garden. It combines non-edible and edible flowers, herbs and vegetables. Finally, you reach the area of reflection in which helium balloons hold up fabric over the constructed landscape. The poster includes illustrations of most areas discussed.

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BENDING MATERIALS Instructor, Tom Bessai Course, ARC 381 Type, Group Winter , 2020 This course was intended to illustrate the fundamental properties that specific materials have. Groups worked in small scale to build life size prototypes. Due to COVID-19 we were unable to build the final physical models. Having an understanding of the past two projects we focused our attention on the structural breakdown in the final.

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Winnipeg Skating Pavilion

Mathematical Geometry Piece

3D Print Model & Site, Front View

EmTech (AA) & ETH Pavilion

Base Experiments

Panel System, Digitizer Result

HOW TO CONSTRUCT STAGE 2

1. Base

2. Elevate

3. Remove

4. Twist

5. Geometry

BEGINNINGS Our precedents introduced us to bending properties of wood (normal vs. application of heat), cutting techniques such as, patterns, slits, darting and kerf cutting. Our initial design was taken from a mathematical code. We chose a section of the whole and adopted some of our precedents techniques to create the bending of wood.

We further experimented with wood bending in stage 2 of our design. Taking our research into consideration, we started with a base, elevated the walls and removed one to allow for a twist.

With the shape in mind the digitizer was introduced to create a panel system. The shape was then rebuilt and split in order to unroll the geometry in grasshopper.

The structure was intended to be located near a pathway in a forest area. The idea was to create small shelters for nearby walkers or runners.

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Stage 3 On this page, fragmented model, exploded material detail On the right page, right section

Back View

North East Perspective

Right Section

FINAL STRUCTURE WOOD BENDING

A space for multipurpose use, our objective was to understand materials and limitations. Focusing on material systems, we combined two materials to have continuous bends in our envisioned structure. The exterior aluminum panels will cover the second set of prefabricated wood. The glass would be connected to the rest of the structure with a nut and bolt connection to aluminum mullions.

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Stage 3 On this page, east elevation on perspective site (forest area)

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THE WORD IS... SPIRALING Instructor, Pooya Baktash Course, ARC 201 Type, Individual Winter , 2018 This studio explored the importance of “The Column.” I chose to illustrate a columns’ structural function instead of its ornamental. Each stage of the studio allowed students to consider a columns’ absence and existence within a design. In the final stage of the project a student centre was created.

Undetectable columns allow for the spiral of wood to glass windows seen in the front and left elevations.

The student centre acted as a classroom, study/reading room and meditation. Individual pods were intended for more privacy.

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On this page, Left Elevation, F I & F II On the right page, Front Elevation, F III & F IV

Floor I

Floor II

Floor III

Floor IV

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