Sumer Matharu - Studio 1 - Portfolio · Naja da Abedini, Kevin Capuno & Sumer Matharu EVDS 580/ARST...

SUMER MATHARU

studio 1portfolio

assignment 1precedent case study

In groups of 2, we were asked to study prec-edent houses. We chanced upon the Lovell Health house by Richard Neutra.

This house is located on a steep hillside in Los Angeles and was the first house of it’s kind in the world, built using industrial tech-niques and a steel prefabricated frame.

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assignment 2-1site analysis

The site is situated in the SW region of Calgary. Flanked by the Shaganappi Point Golf course to the West, Bow Trail to the South, Bow river to the North and CrowchildCrowchild Trail to the East, this site is a parkland area and a popular destination for cyclists, joggers and visitors alike.

There is good access via car, transit, bike and walking. This site has many unique features which are highlighted in the analysis

2015Bow Trail expansion. West LRT is brought to the SW quadrant of the city. Shaganappi Point Golf Course

celebrates its centennial

1950HarryHarry and Laura Jacques, pertinent historical figures, sell the land adjacent to the site to the city of Calgary as a “trust dedicated to the public use of the citizens of Calgary.” Plans for Bow Trail (previously Banff

Coach Road) commence

1930The neighbourhoods in proximity to the site are parcelled off. The area is known as “West Calgary.” “Shaganappi” means “rawhide” in the

Cree language

1910ShaganappiShaganappi Point Golf Course opens in 1915. Previously on the site sat Calgary’s primary cemetary. It was initially proposed as a park area, and a potential way to increase streetcar

revenue

Historical EvolutionNajada Abedini, Kevin Capuno & Sumer MatharuEVDS 580/ARST 484 / Assignment 2 Visual SymbolicSITE ANALYSIS

Summer SolsticeJune 21

Winter SolsticeDecember 21

Autumnal EquinoxSeptember 23

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Sun PathWindTopography

Site Sections

Topography contours above show considerable detail in how the site slopes from South to North.

Land Use and Circulation

Human Behaviour on Site

Vegetation and Wildlife


Balsam poplar is a native deciduous tree that can grow up to 6m tall.

Rough fescue grass is recognised by its bunch form and purplish stems.

Forbs is a broadleaved, non-woody plant.

SlipperySlippery elm is a medium-sized forest tree of stream banks and low fertile slopes.

Pines are evergreen, coniferous resinous trees growing 3–80 m tall, with the majority of species reaching 15–45 m tall.


A representation of a 60 second experience on site by each project member. All three (3) members in our team chose to represent their experience using sound as a medium. Each of these experiences as graphically

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Sightlines

Sumer MatharuRunning uphill

Kevin CapunoWalking towards the site from 24 ST SW

Najada AbediniCar noise in 20 minute intervals

Group Experiences on Site

Summary of Findings

A few opportunities for improvements have been identified: erosion mitigation at area identified; increase in lighting for night time visitors for improved security; addition of a train indicator at the cross-section identified; pathway at the bottleneck enlarged as identified; connect pathway to public road at northern edge of site; improve visibility in certain areas of site for improved security.

In groups of 3 we were asked to conduct a full site analysis of a public area near Shaganappi trail in Calgary.

assignment 2-2viewing platform

site plan

transformation

n-s sectionplan view

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the inspiration for the viewing platform has been derived from the basic elements of the Lovell Health House designed by Richard Neutra. this includes basic geometrical elements and the heirarchial steel grid construction

access is via ramp and a small set of stairs. the primary materials are concrete, steel and corten. a bench within the inspirations of this design intervention is provided at the last section of the viewing platform. this is where the most desirable views are found.

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This was an individual project where we had to undertake a design intervention on the site analysis done in part 1. This intervention included designing a proposal for a viewing platform on the site.

assignment 3architectural programme

living area andyoga studio

School season // weekday

School season // weekend

Summer season // weekday

Winter season: visit home (Halifax)Summer season: visit home for 1 month,parents visit for 1 month

Summer season // weekend

Mother visiting // summer weekday

Mother visiting // weekend

-wake upshower

walk dogbreakfast

depart for school(bike)

return from schooldinner prep.

dinnerunwind

coyote watchingwalk dog

homeworksleep

wake upshower

breakfast prep.

breakfastyoga classes

lunchwalk doggardening

dinner prep.

dinnerunwind


readsleep

-wake upshower

walk dogbreakfast prep.

breakfastgardeningwalk dog

homeworklunch prep.

lunchhomework


dinner prep.dinner get together

unwindwalk dog

sleep

wake upshower

quick breakfastyoga class

breakfastyoga class

lunch prep.

lunchread


dinner prep.dinner get together

unwindwalk dog

sleep

wake upshower

walk dogbreakfast

depart for P/T job

return from jobdinner prep.

dinnerunwind


design projectssleep

-wake upshower

walk dogbrunch prep.

brunchhiking

evening snackgardening


design projectsdinner prep.

dinner get togetherunwind

walk dogsleep

wake upshower


brunchhiking

evening snackyoga class

walk dogdinner prep.


walk dogsleep

wake upshower

walk dogbreakfast

depart for P/T job

return from jobdinner prep.

dinnerunwind


design projectssleep

wake upshower

breakfast prep.breakfast

yoga classeslunch

walk doggardening

dinner prep.

dinnerunwind


readsleep

-wake upshower

walk dogbrunch prep.

brunchfamily outing

evening snackgardening


design projectsdinner prep.


walk dogmovie/tv show

sleep

wake upshower


brunchfamily outing

evening snackyoga class



walk dogmovie/tv show

sleep

wake upshower

walk dogbreakfast

lunch prep.lunch

walk doggardening

dinner prep.

dinnerunwind


sleep

wake upshower

breakfastwalk dog

brunch prep.brunch

family outingevening snack

gardeningcoyote watching



walk dogsleep

wake upshower

breakfast prep.breakfast

yoga classeslunch

walk doggardening

dinner prep.

dinnerunwind


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Architectural Program // studio 1 project 3 // sumer matharu

The maximum activity happens in the kitchen & dining, living room, and outdoor access areas. Adequate circulation needs to be provided between these areas and with the rest of the spaces.

The planned floor areas for the different rooms are as follows:• Master bedroom 500 sq. ft. (46.45 m2)• Guest bedroom 358 sq. ft. (33.26 m2)• Kitchen & Dining 500 sq. ft. (46.45 m2)• Living area / yoga studio 650 sq. ft. (60.39 m2)• Studio 250 sq. ft. (23.23 m2)• Garage 250 sq. ft. (23.23 m2)• Foyer 120 sq. ft. (11.15 m2)• Rooftop garden entire roof space

Preliminary spatial layout

master bedroom

kitchen & dining

living room

studio

guest bedroom

foyer

Division of floors

Inhabitants

connor reece ciara blake hot dog flora coyote family

Modes of transport

bicycle hatchback car on foot

Spatial requirements

guest bedroom living area

master bedroom kitchen & dining

accessibility

yoga studio

work studio

Material preferences

concrete wood

Routine study

garden / yard

workspace/homework/studio

bedroom/bathroom/closet outdoor/garden/yard

food preparation/consumptionliving/yoga/entertaining

garage

garage

access/garage

garage

bedroom

outdoor

living room

kitchen & dining

studio garage

bedroom

outdoor

living room

kitchen & dining

studio garage

bedroom

outdoor

living room

kitchen & dining

studio garage

bedroom

outdoor

living room

kitchen & dining

studio garage

bedroom

outdoor

living room

kitchen & dining

studio garage

guest bedroom

bedroom

outdoor

living room

kitchen & dining

studio garage

guest bedroom

kitchen & diningliving room

guest bedroom

master bedroom studio

foyer

Mother visiting // summer weekday

HouseCoyote dwellingFloraCirculation

The planned location for the house is shown on the left. The access is via the existing dirt road which will be paved to allow a car to to travel safely to and from 24th street SW. The entrance to the paved pathway from 24th street will be gated. The same pathway will allow bicycles circulation as well.

The pathway all the way to the house accommodates the flora into the design of the surrounding landscape. This also serves to create a natural barrier between the house inhabitants and the coyotes on site.

The interaction between Connor, Ciara and Hot Dog, on one hand and the coyote’s on the other is limited to the provision of caves on site for the latter to inhabit. Connor and Ciara plan on monitoring and viewing their activities as distant pets.

24 St. SW

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powder room

powder room

foyer

garage

masterbedroom

studio

guestbedroom

kitchen &dining

living areaand yoga

studio

powderroom

2nd floor ground floor

rooftop garden

rooftop garden

rooftopgarden

roof

Program in plan

Shown above is the spatial program as it relates to the amount of circulation to and from a space. This forms the basis for the requirements of the house and the circulation required between the different spaces.

Program Diagrams

roof garden

garage studio

kitchen & dining powderroom

Program model

Following the program in plan, shown to the left is the program spatial layout in section as it relates to the placement of the different areas in the house. The division of floors has been selected to segregate the different activities inside the house.

The roof garden will be a continuation of the outside flora area to be incorporated into the landscape design of the house. The garage, foyer, studio and both bedrooms with their own closets and ensuite washrooms have been placed together. The guest bedroom has a wheelchair friendly washroom and access.

The kitchen & dining area, living room and this floor’s own public washroom or powder room has been placed together. There will be direct access to the foyer from this floor instead of having to go through the other rooms on the 2nd floor.

2nd floor

ground floor

roof

Program in section

Requirements

The final study model is shown on the right to designate the different program areas of the house.

foyerbedrooms

rooftop

garden

foyer

bedrooms

kitchen &

dining

living area

and yoga

studio

studio garage

powder

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In this project, we were individually required to interview other students from within our group to identify our clients. Then we created an architectural programme based on the client requirements. This included an architectural narrative as well.

assignment 3house design

This was our final project that was split into a few parts. This involved conceptual stud-ies and form generation, parti studies, plan and section order, tectonic studies including model building, and in the end the final project conclusion.

coneptual and transformative study models

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laying out floor plans according to architectural programme

application of floor plan layouts to transformed shapes as per response to site and client requirements

precedents

materials and tectonics

further project development

tectonic model

floor plans presentation

STUDIO 1 // PROJECT 4.0 // DESIGN INFORMATION

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Habitat for Coyotes

- Rabbits: Grass, Hay- Deer: Acorns, Wild Flowers, Grass- Fruit: Cherries, Honeyberries, Apples, Wild Strawberry, SaskatoonBerries- Provision of rough cave entrances

Flora

- Roof Garden: Rough Fescue- Fruit: Cherries, Honeyberries,Apples, Wild Strawberry,Saskatoon Berries- Indoor Garden: Rough Fescue- Wall feature: Succulents- Surrounding trees: Balsam Poplar

Sighline for Bow River

Sightline for Downtown

Sightline for Coyotes

Private Gate

Property Location

Coyote Habitat

Private Road

STUDIO 1 // PROJECT 4.0 // DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

1 // Start

2 // Response to sightlines

3 // Auxiliary Spaces

4 // Final Iteration

View looking SW View looking NW

STUDIO 1 // PROJECT 4.0 // SITE PLAN

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DINING

LIVING AREAAND YOGA STUDIO

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