VANTAR ANGARDIPORTFOLIO FALL2011

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RÉSUMÉ 2

MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX 4

SECTIONAL EXPLORATION 8

A WRITER’S RESIDENCE 9

BIOMIMICRY: PLEOPONTUS 10

THE O’COOL’US 12

CCA ARCHIVE 14

SKETCHES 18

MODELS 22

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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS • Experienced in hand drafting, sketching, physical modeling, laser cutting and 3D printing • Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD 2012 (2D, 3D), Rhinoceros 4.0, V-Ray, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5 and Adobe InDesign • Intermediate understanding of Revit and Google Sketchup • Proficient in completing construction drawings from sketches to detailing • Understanding of Ontario and International Building Codes • Working knowledge of LEED Canada regulations • Creative, independent learner with strong technical and interpersonal skills • Effective team member requiring minimal supervision

EDUCATIONBachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours Candidate 2010 - Present University of Waterloo (UW) – School of Architecture, Cambridge, OntarioArchitectural Studies (2-year) Degree Completed 2007 University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

WORK EXPERIENCEEnermodal Engineering Ltd., Kitchener, Ontario 2008 - 2010Canada’s largest consulting firm exclusively dedicated to green buildings and communities; over 120 employeesPart-time Project Coordinator, Green Buildings • Prepared documentation packages for submission to the Canadian Green Building Council • Identified potential problems during reviews of progress drawings at various stages to achieve the desired LEED status • Developed innovative solutions to reduce burden of the building on natural environment

Fenestration Simulator • Rated the performance of over 1,000 window, door and skylight products to the NFRC and CSA perfor mance standards • Coordination of verification testing for NFRC standards • Provided technical consultation to Enermodal colleagues and clients

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Raayfan, Tehran, Iran 2003 - 2006Consulting Firm; Provides consulting services for Government, Industrial, Commercial, and Private projects; 45 employeesArchitectural Plan Designer / AutoCAD Draft Person • Independently designed the winning bid for a multi-unit, residential complex, from the conceptual design to plans, elevations, and site plan for an extreme climate zone • Efficiently developed structurally detailed CAD drawings for over ten (10) large-scale residential and commercial construction projects • Designed and sized structural components using International Building Code • Consulted with clients to resolve technical and design issues • Prepared documentation packages and produced drawing sets

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Greenbuild 2011, Volunteer October 2011 Facilitated half-day tour of 45 Greenbuild attendees through three (3) Toronto buildings

Design and Construction Project (personal) Summer 2011 Singlehandedly planned, constructed, and interior-decorated a 200 m2 basement: drywalling, ceiling, piping, electrical, and furniture for bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom

Computer Support Volunteer, The Working Centre September 2007 Assisted Canadian immigrants with the Centre’s job search tools, Kitchener, Ontario

TRAINING and CERTIFICATIONSAutoCAD and Revit – Intensive Course September 2011 Intensive 3-day hands-on application of the software, UW School of ArchitectureLEED Training for New Construction and Major Renovations and EBOM 2010 Internal training, Enermodal Engineering Ltd., Kitchener, OntarioAutoCAD Drawing Level I, II, and III – Certification 2007 Three (3) month training on AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Tehran, Iran

INTERESTS Photography; UW salsa club finance officer; gourmet baking/cooking, Proficient in English/Farsi

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Independently prepared climate assessment data, design concept, physical models, drawing set including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, detailed AutoCAD drawings in 2D and 3D, and produced renders. Construction of this 28 unit complex was finished in 2009 for the hos-pital staff. Following pages includes the as-built drawings and renders.

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Photocopied images were used to create a collage which was then treated as a cross section to build a 3 dimensional sculpture.

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A WRITER’S RESIDENCENorth Dumfries, Ontario

Situated on Taylor Lake as part of an artists’ community, A Writer’s Residence is a temporary location for writers to re-flect and be inspired. When approaching the unit from the north side, the stone retaining wall prevents any views into the Residence, except for the writer’s workspace. It is private and isolated yet they are only footsteps away from the other units located on the site. The simplicity of the space provides a calm environment for the writer.Upon arrival at the entrance the bridge provides a connec-tion between the wooded area surrounding and the Resi-dence. The writer can work anywhere in the unit from the provided workspace to the bedroom and the living space. The south-facing glass wall can be opened up to provide ac-cess to the deck.

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Pleopontus[plee-on ‘abdomen’, pon-tuhs ‘bridge’]

The Rideau Canal is a historical landmark integral to the urban fabric of the City of Ottawa and it doubles as an outdoor skating rink in the winter. Although several bridges span the canal, only one, which is located at the north end of the canal, is uniquely for pedestrians. By increasing services to the walkable community, the city will encourage and support more sustainable lifestyles. The Pleopontus will be a pedestrian bridge offering an alternative route for those traveling in the south end of the city, just beyond the traffic-heavy Bronson Bridge at Dow’s Lake.Formally, the bridge mimics the pleon, the abdomen of a crustacean. Each segment of the pleon is represented in the structure by retractable pods that allow the passing of water vehicles. The movement of the two pleons that come together to form the bridge are inspired by the molting of the decapod crustacean. When fully extended, the weight of the pods is counter-balanced by a spring mechanism that is attached from pod to pod, while the central interlocking system prevents collapse.

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WINDCATCHERSThree windcatchers are oriented to maximize the inlet of the outside air. Multiple depending on the wind direction.

A DESERT RETREATTABAAS, IRAN

Latitude 33 33’ 55” N Longitude 56 58’ 56” E Elevation 771.0 m

The O’COOL’US, a play on the original latin term ‘Oculus’, provides a cool, humidified retreat for weary desert travelers, looking for an escape from the scorching sun and the hot dry air. Why an Oculus? For the tired and thirsty traveller, optical illu-sions would be plentiful as they trek across the seemingly-endless horizon of the desert. The O’COOL’US, would be an ironic relief for this trav-eller, as they gaze on this very real eye catching oasis in the middle of the desert. Cool, right?

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OCULUSThe oculus’ round opening at the top provides natural light-ing within, and also allows the rising hot air to escape.

NICHESThe dual-purpose niches provide cool concrete seating ar-eas, while maximizing the heat dissipation across the increased internal surface area.

VENTSMultiple vents prvides 360’ outlet for the humidified air inte the space.

POOLThe incoming outside air passes over the surface of the pool. The water humidifies the air entering the space within the oasis.

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PHOEBE STThe Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) Archive is located on the corner of Spadina Ave and Phoebe street. Three (3)cube lanterns surrounds by the granite box bares the entrance, archive, cafe and research areas. The narrow building improves the natural lighting for the building, and creates a valley that connects Spadina Avenue to the existing park, which is hidden behind the archive.

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THANK YOU

E: vantar.angardi@gmail.comT: 519 616-4478