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SELECTED WORKS
MANUEL FRANCISCO ORTEGA SANTOS
CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION
TORONTO METROPOLITAN
2019 - Present
UNIVERSITY Department of Architectural Science Deans List UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN
2015 - 2018
ONTARIO Faculty of Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE
05/2022 - 08/2022
SNYDER ARCHITECTS - Developed models and drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino. - Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to design elementary and secondary schools in Ontario. - Assisted and led visualization tasks, including renders and client presentations.
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- Played a key role in a small team overseeing logistics, construction, and design for the firm’s new office. ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
PERKINS + WILL
09/2022 - 04/2023
- Team collaboration for design competitions in residential and educational projects. - Specialization in visualization, including presentations, renders, drawings, and physical models using various software. - Contribution to construction documentation, generating deficiency lists on-site, and completing markups for contractors and clients. - Leadership in researching and compiling accessibility design standards (OBC, NBC, CSA, TADG) for a firm-wide accessibility guideline in Canada.
ARCADIS | IBI GROUP
05/2023 - Present
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop Issued for Construction (IFC) construction drawing packages for a transit project. - Led the design package for an art installation within the transit station.
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- Demonstrated reliability in completing tasks within tight time constraints. - Granted a contract to continue working on-call and contribute to various projects post co-op term completion.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
CAD
VISUAL
PHYSICAL
Revit 2021 Rhinoceros 6.0 Grasshopper
Lumion Twinmotion Enscape
Photography Model Making Visual & Digital Arts
DISTINCTIONS
THE LAST NUCLEAR BOMB
2021
MEMORIAL Bee Breeders Architectural Competition Shortlist Project Mention OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION STUDENT
2023
DESIGN COMPETITION UNB | University of New Brunswick 4th Place
CREATIVE WORK
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER
2015 - Present
- Contributed to The Purple Spur Society’s distinguished Spur Fashion Show and Look Book, a pinnacle of Western University’s largest social club. - Orchestrated the NAVYATA Fashion Show and Look Book for the Western Indo-Canadian Student’s Association, the foremost South Asian organization at Western University.
- Showcase personal works under the Instagram handle @mansnotwell
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- Established expertise as a versatile photographer in the realms of weddings, portraits, and nightlife.
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- Held the esteemed position of Photographer for the University Student Council at UWO, with a focus on creatively directing Ethnocultural Support Services.
My name is Manuel Ortega Santos, I am currently in my fourth year within the Architectural Science Program at Ryerson University. For me, Architecture embodies the culmination of individuals’ capabilities and aspirations in daily life. To engage in the act of creation and construction, informed by a profound understanding of science, philosophy, and humanity, represents, in my view, one of the most captivating avenues to contribute to society at large. My academic background, rooted in an engineering school, coupled with my role as a photographer, has uniquely equipped me to approach design. I seamlessly integrate the semantics of structure with a holistic consideration of space and materiality. As a driven undergraduate student and aspiring architect, my passion extends to art, science, life, and design. I am committed to dedicating my time to continuous
CONTACT INFO
PERSONAL EMAIL:
mfortegas97@gmail.com
SCHOOL EMAIL:
m4ortega@torontomu.ca
PHONE #:
+1 (226) 503-5191
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learning and the expansion of my knowledge and skill set.
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SELECTED WORKS
01 AQUATIC CENTRE Design of an Olympic pool in Downtown Hamilton focusing on sustainability through materiality.
02 NUCLEAR BOMB MEMORIAL
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Competition for Bee Breeders Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial Shortlist Project Mention.
03 BLOCKABLE Off-site Construction Student Design Competition, 4th place placement.
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PORT OF BEIRUTنوقاب
Four day Collaborative Design Competition in response to the 2020 explosion.
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ITA-KURA 板倉
06 TRAVERSE Constructed design-build window installation for BIA Downtown Yongue
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A Mass Timber modular system using precision cuts based from traditional Japansese construction.
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AQUATIC CENTRE
LOCATION: HAMILTON, ON YEAR: 2021 PROJECT TYPE: STUDIO
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GROUND PLAN 2ND FLOOR PLAN
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Lobby Changerooms Women’s Men’s Universal Pool area Leisure Pool Beach Pool Warm Pool 50m Olympic Pool Wet Classrooms Relaxation Sauna Cold Plunge Steam Room Guard Office Pool Storage Laundry Garbage Loading Storage
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Cafe Viewing Deck Child Minding Space Youth Room Offices Comms Room Pool Viewing Stands
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Gym Reception Gym Changerooms Conditioning Space Multi-use Studios Indoor track Courtyard Event Space Event Space Patio Gym Storage
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INDOOR RUNNING TRACK The indoor running track gracefully encircles a studio space and an interior courtyard on the third floor, enveloped by transparent glass. This intentional transparency within the grid system serves to reinforce the concept of connectivity, seamlessly unifying the diverse uses of the building.
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Section B-B’ illustrates several thoughtful moments that are intended to be celebrated within the design, including the main pool areas, interior courtyard, changerooms, viewing deck, and childminding space.
VIEWING DECK The viewing deck floats above the spatious universal changerooms, affording captivating views of the leisure pools. Simultaneously, it establishes a seamless connection to the cafe, child-minding space, and Youth Room, fostering a harmonious interconnectedness between these various spaces.
The interior spaces eloquently celebrate a disciplined 5m x 5m mass timber grid system. This thoughtful expression is manifested through a colonnade on both the exterior and interior, complemented by a waffle structure roof.
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Situated within the gym area, the central courtyard on the fourth floor seamlessly integrates nature and mindfulness into the building’s design. Adjacent to a studio space, it offers versatility, serving multiple functions while harmonizing with the overall experience of other spaces within the building.
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INTERIOR COURTYARD
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SECTION A - A’
SECTION B - B’ ENVELOPE EXTERIOR
ENVELOPE INTERIOR
Sections depict the nuanced interior spaces in their interrelation. Worthy of note is the placement of the secondary programming, where the gym space, interior courtyard, and running track, along with both the child-minding area and the viewing deck, suspends over the pool areas.
Close-up and Section of the envelope aims to reveal that within the facade’s regular form lies an intricate interplay of floors and volumes. Additionally, it elucidates the suspended floor system designed for the integration of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC services above the CLT floor structure.
3mm Double Pane Glazing Aluminum Mullion 160mm x 70mm CLT Barrier support for glazing 100mm x 600mm Vegetation Intensive Substrate Granular Fill Filtering Layer Drainage Layer Geotextyle Protection layer Polyethylene Foil Bitumen Membrane Rigid Insulation Vapour Barrier CLT SLab 200mm Concrete Tile 1250mm x 1250mm x 25mm High Impact Rubber flooring 20mm High Density Particle Board 60mm Access Floor Pedastal System Rigid Insulation 50mm CLT Beam 200mm x 800mm GLT Waffle System Member 100mm x 800mm Heating & Cooling Air Duct
3mm Double Pane Glazing Aluminum Mullion 60mm x 70mm Wood Panel GLT Column 100mm x 800mm Rigid Insulation 50mm Curtain Wall GLT Support Member 100mm x 300mm Light Fixture
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Running Track Steel support System Subbase Rubber Granule Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber (EPDM)
Air Vent Heating and Cooling Air Duct Aluminum Support for bench
3mm Double Pane Glazing Aluminum Mullion 160mm x 70mm Wood Panel GLT Column 100mm x 800mm Rigid Insulation 50mm Bench GLT Support Member 100mm x 300mm Air Duct Aluminum Support for bench Cast In place Concrete Foundation Wall Precast White Concrete facade White tile Flooring Heated Poured Concrete floor Rigid Insulation Concrete Slab Vynil Coated Heating and Cooling Air Duct Granular Fill Existing Ground Concrete Sidewalk Water barrier Vapour Barrier
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Concrete Tile 1250mm x 1250mm x 25mm High Impact Rubber flooring 20mm High Density Particle Board 60mm Access Floor Pedastal System CLT Beam 200mm x 800mm CLT SLab 200mm
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LAST NUCLEAR BOMB MEMORIAL LOCATION: BIKINI ATTOLL ISLANDS YEAR: 2021 PROJECT TYPE: COMPETION TEAM MEMBERS: JUSTIN LIEBERMEN & MANUEL ORTEGA SANTOS
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Our memorial seeks to encapsulate the profound barrier and displacement experienced by the community, effectively severing the natural connection between the people and their now-contaminated dwellings. The competition guidelines stipulated that the design concept must be communicated solely through architectural expression, devoid of labels or words, with minimal drawings. This deliberate approach allows the inherent characteristics of the memorial to be comprehensively interpreted by viewers, inviting reflection on the poignant plight of those affected by nuclear testing.
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This design competition tasked participants with conceiving a memorial for any known decommissioned nuclear weapon testing site. Collaborating with my partner, Justin Lieberman, we envisioned the monument at the Bikini Atoll Islands, a location profoundly affected by numerous nuclear tests conducted by the USA. This site bears witness to the tragic displacement of native people, forcibly relocated by the US Army under the guise of temporary measures. Today, owing to hazardous radiation levels, these displaced individuals are tragically barred from returning to their ancestral homes.
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LOCATION: NEW BRUNSWICK YEAR: 2023 PROJECT TYPE: COMPETITION TEAM MEMBERS: ISAAC TOLEFF ELAINE NAHLI HANIA RAZA MANUEL ORTEGA SANTOS
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INDIVIDUAL MODULES FOR 1 UNIT (SHIPPED AS DISPLAYED)
The arrangement features purple units representing vertical circulation modules and blue modules serving as wet modules. A slender blue element, known as the spline, addresses unit service needs by connecting directly to wet modules and interlinking between units. To adhere to transport restrictions in New Brunswick, where oversized loads incur additional costs, we employ two module sizes— large and small. A total of six trucks are sufficient for a complete unit, and our adaptable connection methods, employing external brackets and knife plates, ensure swift and straightforward unit construction, catering to both horizontal and vertical connections.
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Our design concept revolves around modular units, each dedicated to specific programmatic functions such as facade, interior, and services. These modules, crafted off-site, offer flexibility in arrangement, allowing for diverse unit styles and sizes with minimal adjustments to exterior wall locations. Focusing on a two-story, two-bedroom unit, our approach involves stacking and skewing various modules, with designated wet modules for elements requiring water service.
MULTI-UNIT ARRANGEMENT
SINGLE UNIT
ROW-HOUSE ARRANGEMENT
Variation of Stacked / Single Units
Private Exterior Space for Each Unit
Share Vertical Circulation
Share Common Corridor
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Each “Spline” can service up to 4 Units
MULTIPLE ASSEMBLY TYPES
This design allows for multiple arrangements of assembly and can be stackable. Currently we can create, Row Houses, 4 Story apartments, and individual units
OUTWARD-FACE ELEVATION
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FRONT ELEVATION
BACK ELEVATION
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LIVING ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM WASHROOM
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OPTIMIZED SPACE The units can be flipped an inverted for spatial variety, share structural loads, and have mechanical, HVAC, and Plumbing considered into the arrangement of the units.
SPLINE
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
HVAC
“SPLINE”
2ND FLOOR
SERVICE ROUTES
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1ST FLOOR
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PORT OF BEIRUT
نوقاب
LOCATION: BEIRUT LEBANON YEAR: 2022 PROJECT TYPE: COLLABERATIVE STUDIO TEAM MEMBERS: MARWA AL-SAQQAR, SARAH TYL, ELAINE NAHLI, MANUEL ORTEGA SANTOS, AMAL SHAWER, SARAH TANG
Team:RU-PORT-2
MANIFESTO FOR THE RESILIENCE AND RENEWAL beirut port competition OF THE PORT OF BEIRUT
باقون
team members: Marwa Al-Saqqar, Sarah Tyl, Elaine Nahli, Manuel Ortega Santos, Our approach delicately balances Elevating the crater as a sacred memorial, Amal Shawer, Sarah Tang.
We pledge an unwavering commitment to the Port of Beirut’s rejuvenation—a
preservation
revitalization,
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community
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greenery
public and private areas
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space that not supports citizens we to pay by homage to the profound manifesto, weboth affirm our dedication Our only section has approached thisaim concept transforming the explosion site into a memorial and a to functional for the port’sdamage inhabitants. This upon was done of of preserving some effects of but also serves asplace a memorial, inflicted the through Port of a focus the Port Beirut’s resilience, cherishing the explosion (including the crater created and the damage done to the silos), while renewing some of the immortalizingfunctions collective experiences resilient residents. its scars while a vibrant future that may have beenBeirut lost dueand to theitsevent. By preserving the evidence of thecultivating explosion, we hoped acknowledge thegrowth. damage done to the Port of Beirut as well as the people livinginthere. The cratercommunity formed and fosteringtonew avenues for grounded remembrance, by the blast was highlighted and preserved as a memorial and can serve as a place of contemplation. support, and artistic expression. However, this also proposed an opportunity to address other needs of the citizens both prior and post explosion. This idea of preservation was extended to the silos which acted as a shield for the rest of the city. A hub was built onto the silo remnants for the purpose of providing a safe space for the residents of the Port of Beirut as well as to support the artists that were impacted by the explosion. The multifunctional hub allows for grain storage, acts as an art gallery, and a studio space.
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Apartment Types Apartment Types Apartment Types
port circulation portnetwork circulation network Port Circulation Network
housing density housing density Housing Density
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street scapestreet scape
low-rise
low-rise mid-rise Low-rise
mid-rise high-rise Mid-rise
high-rise High-rise
Low-rise Mid-rise High-rise mid-rise mid-rise mid-rise low-rise low-rise mid-rise mixed-use mixed-use mixed-usemixed-use mixed-use mixed-use mixed-use mixed-use mixed-use
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site axo
the approach
market
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silo ruin
stair & walkway running between the art gallery and silos
community art gallery
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explosion site contemplation space
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ITA-KURA
板倉
LOCATION: ADAPTABLE / WIDELY APPLICABLE YEAR: 2023 PROJECT TYPE: STUDIO / CONSTRUCTION SYTEM
Toronto grapples visibly with a significant housing crisis, prominently marked by issues with Land-Use Designation. In Canada, construction by-laws constrain construction types in specific areas, evident in a map revealing that 75% of Toronto’s land is limited to low-rise homes, primarily single detached homes. This dominance hinders the possibility of increasing density. This project seeks to rectify this by introducing an adaptable structure, customizable to both potential tenants’ needs and various land-use designations.
Low-rise Residetial Mid-rise Residential Mixed Use Areas
Canada’s Population / Time
39,000,000
37,000,000
33,000,000
2015
2017
2019
2021
SPEED
COST - EFFECTIVE
Modular building projects can be completed 30-50% quicker than traditional construction methods.
With a reduced building time, the overall costs of construction can be greatly reduced.
OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION
ADAPTABILITY
Modular buildings are constructed offsite in modules or in panels and are then brought to site, the main factor as to what makes it so speedy.
The regularity of modular design structures makes it highly adaptable to varying needs. Even modules of varying functions can come together to meet different needs.
REDUCED IMPACT
QUALITY
By building off-site it removes up to 80% of construction done on-site, making it less disruptive.
Construction in factory means that quality and safety is guaranteed while the building materials are protected from external elements during the construction process.
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35,000,000
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Adding to the challenge is Canada’s recent rapid population growth, intensifying the demand for more housing. The problem boils down to a straightforward supply and demand issue, exacerbated by restrictive zoning. Modular construction emerges as a solution due to its speed, attributed to offsite construction. Beyond efficiency, it proves cost-effective, adaptable, and ensures quality, offering a less intrusive form of construction.
P1
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CENTRE PLATE
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EDGE PLATE
PLATE CONNECTIONS
COLUMN CUT TYPES
1 : 100
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C4
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C1
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W02
W02
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B110 & B100 WILL BE COMMON BEAM FOR BETWEEN UNITS
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BEAM &COLUMN CONNECTIONS
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UNDERSIDE OF BEAMS
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CORNER
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BEAM-COLUMN CONNECTIONS 1 : 200
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250
B00X
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B04X
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B08X
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B12X
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375 90
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CUT TYPE INTO BEAMS 1 : 400
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SLAB CUTS BY SECTION
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FLOOR SLAB CUTS INTO BEAMS & COLUMN CUTS INTO SLABS
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W01
W01
W01
W01 W02
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B040
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80 90 80
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400
400
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B10X
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B06X
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B13X 350
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B01X
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F CUTS WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS: .......BXX1 B09X........BXX0, BXX1, BXX2 .......BXX2 B10X.........BXX0, BXX1, BXX2 .......BXX1, BXX2 B13X..........BXX2, BXX3, BXX4 .......BXX2, BXX3, BXX4 B14X..........BXX1, BXX2, BXX3, BXX4 .......BXX3, BXX4 B15X..........BXX1, BXX3 .......BXX1 ......BXX2 .......BXX1 TOTAL: 32 ALLOWABLE CUT COBINATIONS
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350 400 750 400 350
B012 UNDERSIDE 80
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S2 ALLOWS FOR W02 CONNECTIONS
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B001 UNDERSIDE B012 UNDERSIDE
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W02
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90 1150
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W03 90
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400 375
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2870
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375 60 400
60
350
80
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90
WALL CUT TYPES
WALL CUTS INTO BEAMS AND WALL TO BEAM CONNECTIONS
1 : 100
1 : 200
W01
W11
W21
W31 x2
WALL TYPES (WINDOWS, AND DOORS) 1 : 200
W41 x2
W02
W12
W22
W32 x2
W42 x2
5. FLOOR IS COMPLETE, NEXT IS BEAMS TO CONTINUE TO BE DROPPED FROM ABOVE
6. REPEAT CONSTRUCTION ORDER FOR NEXT FLOOR
UNIT ASSEMBLY
4. SLIDE WALLS INTO COLUMN & BEAM CUTS
TYPE
#
B000 B010 B020 B051 B061 B070 B080 B081 B092 B112
4 2 1 2 11 BEAMS 26 5 8 4 1
C0 C1 C2
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P1 P2 P3 P4
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B000 B010 B020 B051 B060 B061 B070 B080 B081 B092 B104 B112
7 3 1 2 12 BEAMS 8 35 4 12 4 1 2
B000 B010 B020 B051 B060 B061 B070 B080 B081 B092 B112
4 2 1 2 11 BEAMS 17 26 3 10 4 2
B000 B020 B051 B060 B061 B070 B080 B081 B092 B112
2 1 2 10 6 BEAMS 17 2 8 2 1
C0 C1 C2
6 15 COLUMNS 10
C0 C1 C2
4 12 COLUMNS 10
C0 C1 C2
4 10 COLUMNS 6
P1 P2 P3 P4
18 12 PLATES 18 12
P1 P2 P3 P4
12 12 PLATES 16 8
P1 P2 P3 P4
6 12 PLATES 14 4
S1 S2
58 SLABS 4
S1 S2
44 SLABS 3
S1 S2
30 2 SLABS
W01 W02
50 WALLS 8
W01 W02
44 WALLS 10
W01 W02
34 WALLS 4
In Toronto and throughout Canada, a housing crisis is fueled by factors such as prolonged neglect in affordable housing, a growing population, and a restrictive zoning system limiting construction options. This project proposes a transformative solution—a prefabricated, modular structure designed to adapt to evolving urban living. Inspired by the Japanese ‘ita-kura’ construction style, deeply rooted in tradition, the project envisions a modern construction system using precision cuts in wooden structural elements. Leveraging mass timber technology, it aims to create a customizable modular home with dynamic capabilities. Using cross-laminated timber (CLT), precise forms can be prefabricated and assembled on-site. The ita-kura style enhances structural integrity, optimizes material usage, and extends the construction lifespan. Initially a housing solution, this construction style embraces modularity for efficient building, offering adaptability and customization potential to address diverse housing needs in urban areas.
LARGE UNIT Footprint Area:75m2 Total Area: 150m²
MEDIUM UNIT Footprint Area: 58.25m2 Total Area: 112.5m²
SMALL UNIT Footprint Area: 37.5m2 Total Area: 75m²
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FINISHED ASSEMBLIES
SMALL UNIT
1ST FLOOR
MEDIUM UNIT 1ST FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
INTERIOR FLOOR - EXTERIOR CEILING ASSEMBLY 1 : 500 — 25MM DRY SCREED — 12.5MM SOUND ABSORBTION RUBBER LAYER — 60MM RIGID WOOD FIBRE INSULATION — VAPOUR BARRIER — 120MM CLT STRUCTURAL SLAB — 125MM BATT INSULATION & WOOD FRAME FURRING — 50MM RIGID INSULATION — AIR AND WATER BARRIER — 85MM DRAINAGE CAVITY — 5MM COLOURED ALUMINUM PANELING
GREEN ROOF - EXPOSED INTERIOR CEILING SMALL UNIT
1ST FLOOR
1 : 500 — VEGETATION — 100MM GROWING MEDIUM — 100MM GRANULAR RETENTION — FILTER MAT — 25MM DRAINAGE LAYER — 50MM RIGID INSULATION — AIR & WATER BARRIER — 120MM CLT STRUCTURAL SLAB
2ND FLOOR
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INTERIOR - EXTERIOR WALL ASSEMBLY
SMALL UNIT
1ST FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
1 : 500 — 15MM GYPSUM BOARD — 125MM BATT INSULATION & WOOD FRAME FURRING — VAPOUR BARRIER — 90MM CLT STRUCTURAL WALL — 50MM RIGID INSULATION — AIR AND WATER BARRIER — 85MM DRAINAGE CAVITY — 5MM COLOURED ALUMINUM PANELLING.
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2ND FLOOR
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INTERIOR FLOOR - FINISHED INTERIOR CEILING
1ST FLOOR
MEDIUM UNIT
1ST FLOOR
1 : 500 — 25MM DRY SCREED — 12.5MM SOUND ABSORBTION RUBBER LAYER — 60MM RIGID WOOD FIBRE INSULATION — 120MM CLT STRUCTURAL SLAB — 125MM BATT INSULATION & WOOD FRAME FURRING — 15MM GYPSUM BOARD
LARGE UNIT
INTERIOR FLOOR - FINISHED INTERIOR CEILING — 25MM DRY SCREED — 12.5MM SOUND ABSORBTION RUBBER LAYER — 60MM RIGID WOOD FIBRE INSULATION — 120MM CLT STRUCTURAL SLAB — 125MM BATT INSULATION & WOOD FRAME FURRING — 15MM GYPSUM BOARD
2ND FLOOR
2ND FLOOR INTERIOR - INTERIOR WALL ASSEMBLY — 15MM GYPSUM BOARD — 125MM BATT INSULATION & WOOD FRAME FURRING — 90MM CLT STRUCTURAL WALL — 125MM BATT INSULATION & WOOD FRAME FURRING — 15MM GYPSUM BOARD
1ST FLOOR
LARGE UNIT
1ST FLOOR
INTERIOR FLOOR - EXPOSED INTERIOR CEILING
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LARGE UNIT
— 25MM DRY SCREED — 12.5MM SOUND ABSORBTION RUBBER LAYER — 60MM RIGID WOOD FIBRE INSULATION — 120MM CLT STRUCTURAL SLAB
2ND FLOOR
EXPOSED CLT CEILING VS FINISHED 2ND FLOOR
POTENTIAL UNIT TYPES AND VARIANT UNIT ASSEMBLIES 1 : 100
The ceiling alternates between finished and unfinished materiality. This is to allow the full expression fo the grid system while at the same time allowing the finished ceiling provide heat breaks and greater fire rating between units.
UNIT INTERIORS
1ST LEVEL OF UNITS - PLAN
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1 : 100
PROPOSED TOWER - LEFT 1 : 350
2ND LEVEL OF UNITS - PLAN
250
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PROPOSED TOWER - BACK 1 : 350
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TRAVERSE
LOCATION: TORONTO, ON YEAR: 2023 PROJECT TYPE: DESIGN-BUILD FACULTY ADVISOR: VINCENT HUI PROJECT LEAD: MANUEL ORTEGA SANTOS DESIGN TEAM: KEVIN HIOE, LALA LEUNG, DEJANA NESOVIC, SASKIA SCARCE, KATYA STOKOZ, DARYA STUKALOVA, TIFFANY CHUI WORKSHOP TEAM: JORDAN SO, FILIP TISLER, JASON RAMELSON FABRICATION TEAM: JAKE LEVY, DEAN ROUMANIS, FATEMA MASUMA, KATARINA BASARIC, DIANA MOROSOVA, SABEEH MOBASHAR, MIRETTE NASR
The Traverse installation in Toronto is a celebration of the city’s cultural diversity and aims to showcase its various neighbourhoods and landmarks. The installation features acrylic panels as the central material, with a focus on layering and transparency. The concept of visually transversal imagery emerged, resulting in a sideways deconstruction
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of Toronto’s neighbourhoods, reminiscent of a map.
BACKBOARDS x3
ACRYLIC CONNECTION
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ACRYLIC SHEETS
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ASSEMBLED
LED STRIP BEHIND SHEET
SIDEBOARDS x2
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ASSEMBLED
TOP PLATES
ARYLIC PANEL TEST
BOTTOM PLATES
SHEET REVEAL
FULLY ASSEMBLED INSTALLATION
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TOP + BOTTOM PLATES
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ILLUMINATED + CABLE SUSPENDED ACRYLIC SHEETS 3x11 ROWS
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ALUMINUM STRUCTURE FOR CARRYING ARCYLIC SHEETS
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As viewers walk past the installation, they get a sense of traversing through the city and experiencing its many facets. The acrylic panels are etched with imagery of architecture, landmarks, events, cultural icons, maps, and activities that are synonymous with Toronto. To enhance the experience, the images are backlit with a light sensor, further emphasising the feeling of walking through these Toronto icons.
Some of the featured Toronto landmarks and neighbourhoods in the Traverse installation include the Humber Bay Arch Bridge, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), the Toronto Islands, Chinatown, Harbourfront, Kensington Market, St. Lawrence Market, The Danforth, The Beaches, and many more.
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Thank you to Cadillac Fairview Toronto Eaton Centre for supporting and hosting the Installation.
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The Architectural Science students at Toronto Metropolitan University have created this project to celebrate the cultural richness of Toronto. They hope that by visually representing its diverse neighbourhoods and iconic landmarks, to produce an immersive experience for viewers as they traverse through the installation.
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