Veronika Cherkasova: Architecture Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTOLIO Veronika Cherkasova, B.Arch. Science Ryerson University

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SMALL LIVING

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OCAD UNIVERSITY EXPANSION

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LAS VEGAS

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NEW RYERSON

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PROGRESS AND ARTWORK

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OCAD UNIVERSITY EXPANSION

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PARTI

The new OCAD University building is an inviting space for students, where creativity and education are reflected in its architecture. While designing a new campus for OCAD students, it was important for the architecture to focus the importance of creativity, freedom and self expression; while also promoting the importance, seriousness and structure of education.

The architecture of this building reflects this idea through the rigid, concrete structure of the “backbone” of the building, therefore representing the institutional function of this building. The atrium is designed as a more open, creative and free space; encouraging originality, interaction and imagination from the students.

Moreover the site, and the building itself, are also designed to encourage a better flowing, interacting and engaging neighborhood. Throughout the project circulation around the building was a major intention, which was explored through the way the building will interact with the site. OCAD University addition is designed with the hope that students will enjoy, learn and create in this space; and most importantly be encouraged by the architecture that surrounds them.

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NORTH WALL TO FOUNDATION 1:200

8 Cedar Shake 1200x600 Shake Vertical Support Lignoloc Wood Fastener

Shake Horizontal Support Air Barrier Semi-Rigid Insulation 150mm W Vapor Barrier Acousic Wood Slat Finish Dimensional Lumber Support 150x50mm CLT Support

600 X 1200mm Wood Shake 150 Semi-Rigid Insulation Aluminum Flashing Plate Paver 50mm Rigid Insulation Drainage Grate Steel Connecton Boot Steel Connecton Bolt

Aluminum Foundation Flashing Footing Gravel Pile Weeping Tile

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NORTH FACADE DETAIL 1:200

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Drip Cap

Rigid Insulation 50mm

Top Plate Drip Edge

Double Glazing

Connection Plate Insulated Mullion Drainage Drain Cap

Waterproofing Memb.

Rigid Insulation Vapor Barrier Anchor Bolt Drainage Pipe

Aircraft Cable

Wood Slat Ceiling

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LAKE MEAD

The Las Vegas Valley urban agglomeration is at risk of running out of water – an issue caused by two main factors: the shrinking water levels in a man-made Lake Mead (the area’s main water supply), and the residents’ lack of willingness to preserve it. The majority of water demand (40%) comes from the single-family residential sector - a result of the extreme urban sprawl that occurred to accommodate population growth (Huntra, 2017). The wealthiest residents in Clark County consume substantial amounts of water, much of which cannot be recirculated back into the system as it is used for irrigation and large swimming pools in these neighborhoods. It is necessary for the city to implement strategies for water conservation and re-use in the near future to prevent this condition from becoming more critical.

As the city continues to grow, sprawling its residential neighborhoods through the desert, the issue becomes more prevalent. This map represents the locations of the households that consume the highest amounts of water in Clark County and are among the greatest contributors to the area’s water shortage. Through the expanding highway lines and residential neighborhoods, the growth of the city is shown; at some points even coming through the border of the map to symbolize the urban sprawl of Las Vegas. The cluster of infrastructure that is mainly located along the Vegas Strip and other tourist attractions, is shown as a contrast; to represent what Las Vegas is usually viewed as by the public. It’s a city that presents itself as a bright, shining and successful tourist attraction; while a greater issue of its urban sprawl and water shortages are a looming threat.

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The new design of the Ryerson Architecture building considers the public and private approach to this building, while also considering the previous design. Through elevations, the new building relates back to the previous brutalist architecture of the old.

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Keeping the existing concrete structure and the two main cores, and therefore keeping the thermal mass of the building. With this new design, the main circulation connects two existing cores. The two cores allow for the heating and cooling systems to be regulated according to the building occupancy. Since the floors are arranged to be from public (ground floor) to more private (to fourth floor), HVAC systems can be regulated accordingly. Fourth floor, the location of most classrooms and faculty offices, can be turned off at night, since they will not be used. This way the overall consumption of the building can be regulated and decreased, during unneeded times.

Moreover, due to the operable windows of the atrium, the closest spaces (such as crit rooms) can be naturally ventilated in the appropriate seasons. The solar panels mounted on the roof serve as a shading device for the atrium spaces . Moreover, using the Curvy Home by Craig Race Architecture, and Sustainable. Firm as precedents, the wall assembly was created; using the Toronto Method Wall from these local based firms. Some windows use green colored glass; The building strived to reorganize the program based on the students and sustainable needs, while also considering the old aesthetics.

FLOOR 4

FLOOR 3

FLOOR 2

FLOOR 1

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PROGRESS AND ARTWORK

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