Blake Nicholson portfolio 2016

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Bachelor of Architectural Science: Co-opRyerson UniversityFall 2013 - Present

Architectural Technologist Co-op StudentIBI GroupMay 2016 - Present-Assist with the production of construction documents for transit projects-Develop design communication packages for clients and governing bodies

Assistant TechnologistAPI Development ConsultantsMay - September 2015- Make revisions to existing drawings in accordance to comments by senior architects- Design unit layouts for hotels- Prepare working drawings from schematic designs- Prepare standards for current accessibility requirements for the OBC & ABC-Measure & draw existing projects

Building Summer Student (Inspections Coordinator)The Town of CaledonMay - September 2014

- Coordinate all inspection services- Coordinate and resolve complaints related to the Ontario Building Code- Answer inquiries related to the Ontario Building Code and the permit application process- Ensure accurate permit retention and organization- Investigate and resolve inactive permits- General office assistance

Education

Work Experience

Academic Achievements

Dean’s List- 2014-2015, 2015-2016Ryerson University- Awarded to full time students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or greater

2014 Marlene Long ScholarshipScholastic Canada- Awarded to full time post-secondary students who have maintained an average of 75% or greater

Competitive Entry ScholarshipRyerson University- Awarded to Canadian post-secondary students with final averages of 80% and higher, awarded on a competitive basis

Architectural Technology and Design CompetitionOntario Technological Skills Competition- Placed second in 2012 provincial drafting and design competition- Placed first in 2012 regional drafting and design competition

OrganizationsOntario Association of ArchitectsStudent AssociateJuly 2014 - Present

ArcGIS

Autocad

CorelDraw!

Dreamweaver

Grasshopper

Illustrator

InDesign

Lightroom

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Revit

Rhinoceros 3D

Sketchup

Softplan

Vray Rendering Suite

3ds Max

Skills

R e s u m e

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The Portland Centre is a community hub for the performing arts. Located in a budding area of Toronto with significant culture lag, the Portland Centre serves to bring flexible spaces to serve theatre, community, and private functions. Major spaces include a series of theatres, studio places, classrooms and kitchens in order to facilitate a wide variety of use.

Key Skills Developed:

• Facilitating interconnected spaces• Assembly occupancy requirements• Working within a fixed area & gross-net area ratio• Responding to adjacent heritage buildings


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3

N

NTS

PORTLAND STREET

NIA

GA

RA

STR

EE

T

SITE PLAN

4 | ASC 620

UP

UP

UP

WORKSHOP

STORAGE

WATER INTAKE

MECHANICAL

CATERING KITCHEN

MACHINE ROOM

BASEMENT CRUSH

MAIN THEATRE

4 5 63

E

D

C

B

A

F

GREEN ROOM

CHANGEROOM

CHANGEROOM

STG MANAGER

WC

FREEZER

PANTRY

CORR CORR

VESTVEST

MENS W/C

WOMENS W/C

JAN

ELECTRICAL

GREEN ROOMSUPPORT

ELEC CLOSET ELEV ELEV

ELEV

MACHINE ROOM

2

1:200BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

N

5 INTEGRATION STUDIO |

BASEMENT FLOORSITE PLAN

4

N

NTS

PORTLAND STREET

NIA

GA

RA

STR

EE

T

SITE PLAN

4 | ASC 620

0.00 m1ST FLOOR

-4.40 mBASEMENT

GYPSUM

GLAZINGSOLIDWOOD

CEILING

POLISHEDCONCRETE

TRAVERTINETILE

GLAZING

1:50BASEMENT CRUSH SPACE SECTION

10mm TEMPERED GLASSCURTAIN WALL, SILICONJOINTS

ALUMINUM POINT SUPPORTS

SILICONE JOINTBETWEEN STAIRAND GLAZNG

GLASS GUARD BEYOND

CIRCULARALUMINUM RAILING

PAINTED RISER,WHITE

SOLID WOODTREAD CAP

ENCLOSED VOLUME UNDER STAIR

1:50BASEMENT CRUSH SPACE SECTION

CHERRY SUSPENDEDCEILING

10mm TEMPERED GLASSGUARD, POINT SUPPORTEDAT CONCRETE STAIR

DOUBLE PANE ARGONFILLED GLAZING

10mm TEMPERED GLASSSECURED TO METAL

ANGLE

210 x 152 HSSSTRUCTURAL MULLION,

SILICONE JOINT

0.00 m1ST FLOOR

MIN 2% SLOPE

315mm SUNKENTRENCH DRAIN

150x50x50 STONE PAVER50mm SAND BASE75mm COMPACTEDGRANULAR BASE

CONVECTOR

WOOD SILL

DOUBLE PANE ARGONFILLED CURTAIN GLAZING

210x152 HSSCOLUMN BEYOND

152x65 ALUM. MULLION,THERMALLY BROKEN

PREFIN METAL FLASHINGINTO TRENCH DRAIN

ROD AND SEALANT

1:20CURTAIN WALL AT STADIUM STAIR

1:20CURTAIN WALL AT FOUNDATION


BASEMENT CRUSH SPACE SECTIONBASEMENT CRUSH SPACE

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0.00 m1ST FLOOR

6.00 m2ND FLOOR

10.50 mLOW ROOF

13.00 mROOF

-4.40 mBASEMENT

9.20 mMEZZANINE

1:100TRANSVERSE SECTION - THEATRE

10 | ASC 620

N

1:200GROUND FLOOR PLAN

DN

UPDN

DNDNDN

DN

UPUP

UP UP

SHIPPING/RECEIVING

GARBAGE

MENS W/C

WOMENS W/C

STORE

BAR/CAFE

CRUSH

A/V

COATS

TICKETS

UNI

4 5 63

13940 6290 18710 11490

E

D

C

B

A

1

F

01990695

04620434

0689JAN

OPEN OFFICE

COPY/COMM.

REC

CORR

VESTVEST

VEST

VEST

ELECCLOSET

MEETING

COPY/COMM.

KITCHENETTE

ELEV ELEV

ELEV

2

PORTLAND STREET

8 | ASC 620

T R A N S V E R S E S E C T I O NGROUND FLOOR

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1:200GROUND FLOOR PLAN

DN

UPDN

DNDNDN

DN

UPUP

UP UP

SHIPPING/RECEIVING

GARBAGE

MENS W/C

WOMENS W/C

STORE

BAR/CAFE

CRUSH

A/V

COATS

TICKETS

UNI

4 5 63

13940 6290 18710 11490

E

D

C

B

A

1

F

01990695

04620434

0689

JAN

OPEN OFFICE

COPY/COMM.

REC

CORR

VESTVEST

VEST

VEST

ELECCLOSET

MEETING

COPY/COMM.

KITCHENETTE

ELEV ELEV

ELEV

2

PORTLAND STREET

8 | ASC 620

M A I N T H E AT R EGROUND FLOOR CRUSH SPACE

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0.00 m1ST FLOOR

6.00 m2ND FLOOR

13.00 mROOF

1 2

0.00 m1ST FLOOR

6.00 m2ND FLOOR

13.00 mROOF

1 2

1:50NORTH WALL SECTION

6.00 m2ND FLOOR

1

WIDE FLANGE TRUSS

LAP AND SEALVAPOUR BARRIER

100mm CONCRETE IN 76mmMETAL DECKINGOPEN WEB STEEL JOISTSRESILIENT CHANNELSEXTERIOR GYPSUM SHEATHINGVAPOUR BARRIER200mm RIGID INSULATION

METAL ANGLE WELDED TOWIDE-FLANGE TRUSS,

MECHANICALLY FASTENED TOMETAL STUD WALL

PREFIN METAL DRIPEDGE AND CAP,

SNAPPED IN PLACE

WOOD SOFFIT MECHANICALLYFASTENED TO METAL FRAME

273x20 CIRCULAR HSS

SUSPENSION CABLES

0.00 m1ST FLOOR

6.00 m2ND FLOOR

13.00 mROOF

1 2

6.00 m2ND FLOOR

1

WIDE FLANGE TRUSS

LAP AND SEALVAPOUR BARRIER

100mm CONCRETE IN 76mmMETAL DECKINGOPEN WEB STEEL JOISTSRESILIENT CHANNELSEXTERIOR GYPSUM SHEATHINGVAPOUR BARRIER200mm RIGID INSULATION

METAL ANGLE WELDED TOWIDE-FLANGE TRUSS,

MECHANICALLY FASTENED TOMETAL STUD WALL

PREFIN METAL DRIPEDGE AND CAP,

SNAPPED IN PLACE

WOOD SOFFIT MECHANICALLYFASTENED TO METAL FRAME

273x20 CIRCULAR HSS

SUSPENSION CABLES

1:10SOFFIT DETAIL AT SECOND FLOOR OVERHANG

24 | ASC 620

O V E R H A N G S E C T I O N

GROUND FLOOR CAFE

S O F F I T - E X T E R I O R W A L L8

6.00 m2ND FLOOR

METAL ANGLE WELDEDTO LINTEL, BRACED BACKTO FLOOR SLAB @ 1800O.C.

THERMALLY BROKEN ALUMINUM MULLIONMECHANICALLY FASTENED TO STEELANGLE LINTEL

LAP AND SEAL VAPOUR AT FRAMEDISCONTINUE WOOD SOFFIT,

MECHANICALL FASTEN TOMETAL STUD WALL.

DOUBLE PANE, ARGONFILLED GLAZING

ROD AND SEALANT

2

6.00 m2ND FLOOR

METAL ANGLE WELDEDTO LINTEL, BRACED BACKTO FLOOR SLAB @ 1800O.C.

THERMALLY BROKEN ALUMINUM MULLIONMECHANICALLY FASTENED TO STEELANGLE LINTEL

LAP AND SEAL VAPOUR AT FRAMEDISCONTINUE WOOD SOFFIT,

MECHANICALL FASTEN TOMETAL STUD WALL.

DOUBLE PANE, ARGONFILLED GLAZING

ROD AND SEALANT

2

1:10SOFFIT DETAIL AT CAFE CURTAIN WALL


15.50 mHIGH PARAPET

DOUBLE LAMINATED GLASSROOF, POINT SUPPORTED C/WSTRUCTURAL SILICONE JOINTSSILICONE AT EDGES, TYP.15mm POLYCARONATE CLADDING,OPAQUE WHITE

PREFINSIHED METAL FLASHING,WRAP ROOF MEBRANE OVER TOPOF 12.7mm EXTERIOR GRADEPLYWOOD SHEATHING

38x 89 WOOD BLOCKINGSTEEL C SECTIONSQUARE HSS BRACE BEYOND, WELDED

75mm STEEL DECK12.7mm EXTERIOR GRADE GYPSUM SHEATHING6mil POLYETHYLENE VAPOUR RETARDER200mm RIGID INSULATION12.7mm PERILITE COVER BOARDEDPM ROOF MEMBRANE

WOOD BLOCKING

BEAM LINE BEYOND, MECHANICALLY FASTENED

STEEL GIRDER

100mm Z GIRT

STEEL ANGLE

12.7mm GYPSUM WALL BOARD, PAINTED BLACK12.7mm WOOD TRACK, 1200mm O.C.35x15.9mm WOOD SLATS, PERPEDICULAR TO TRACK

METAL WEB SUPPORT @ 1200 O/C,CONNECTED TO ROOF STRUCTURE AT ENDSAND MIDSPAN

DOUBLE GLAZED SKYLIGHT

THERMALLY BROKEN ALUMINUM FRAME

PREFINISHED ALUMINIM FLASHING, LAPAND SEAL ROOF MEMBRANE BEHIND

CANT STRIP



15mm POLYCARBONATE CLADDING, OPAQUE WHITE

METAL ANGLE

GIRDER JOIST

LINE OF OPEN WEB STEEL JOIST BEYOND

1:10PARAPET AT GLAZED ROOF

1:10BLACKBOX SKYLIGHT DETAIL

DOUBLE GLAZED SKYLIGHT

THERMALLY BROKEN ALUMINUM FRAME

PREFINISHED ALUMINIM FLASHING, LAPAND SEAL ROOF MEMBRANE BEHIND

CANT STRIP



15mm POLYCARBONATE CLADDING, OPAQUE WHITE

METAL ANGLE

GIRDER JOIST

LINE OF OPEN WEB STEEL JOIST BEYOND

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S O F F I T - C U R TA I N W A L L R O O F - S L O P E D G L A Z I N G

BLACKBOX THEATRE

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Invert was a pavilion meant to raise awareness to the power of architectural expression. In order to meet this motif, I focused on the concept of camera obscura as a proportioning system, and a way of controlling spatial experiences. The open-air portion of the pavilion is meant to provide a feeling of lightness and expansiveness. This experience is “inverted” when passing through the doorway, which serves as the lens. The enclosed space brings feelings of confinement and darkness, which allows the user to experience the dichotomy between spaces.


• Holistic concept development• Negotiating grade changes

I n v e r t

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I n v e r t

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T R A N S V E R S E S E C T I O NF L O O R P L A N

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S O U T H E L E V AT I O NA X O N O M E T R I C

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This building was designed for the Nordic band “Apocalyptica” and their transition into the Canadian markets. The objective was to create a building for them to perform, rehearse and relax when working in the area. When the building is not in use by the band, it is open for public use, allowing the building to generate revenue while fostering local talent. This was a group project, where my primary contributions were in the aesthetics & technical refinement.

Key Skills Developed:• Worksharing in Revit• Site selection• Working with 2 major occupancies

S a w t o o t h S t u d i o

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CRUSH SPACE

PERFORMANCE

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

UNI. W/C

MECH

GARBAGESTORAGE

RECORDING

PARKING /LOADING

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

N

DN

DN

MEETINGMANAGER

MEZZANINE

PRIVATE

PRIVATE

PRIVATE

LIBRARY

W/C

INFORMAL REHEARSAL

VISITORS

W/C

COURTYARD

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

OPEN TO BELOW

1 2 4m0

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

POTENTIALDEVELOPMENT

1 2 4m0

PRIVATE

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POTENTIALDEVELOPMENT

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This project was focused around designing a housing cooperative for a particular group. I chose to focus on those with mobility concerns, and how to address their unique needs. This resulted in a building with a podium level which facilitates rehabilitation and strength training, with a housing tower above.


• Accessible design• Working within zoning bylaws• Form development using parametric design• Residential design• Parking layout

B u r l i n g t o n C o o p e r a t i v e

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DIAGRID MULLIONS• PARAMETRIC WIDTH &

DEPTH• PARAMETRIC COVER

PLATE DEPTH

PARAMETRIC FORM DEVELOPMENT

GLASS CURTAIN PANELS• PARAMETRIC THICKNESS

ZINC SPANDREL PANELS• THICKNESS BASED ON

MULLION DEPTH

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ORIGINAL PANEL SCRIPT SIMPLIFY PANEL DIVISIONS SEPARATE INTO LEVELS

UNROLL & HATCH DIVISIONS

MODEL FABRICATION SEQUENCE

LASER CUT & ASSEMBLE

PARAMETRIC FORM DEVELOPMENT

GLASS CURTAIN PANELS• PARAMETRIC THICKNESS

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Change Room

Change Room

Pool

ReceivingStudio

Massage

Garbage Storage/ Moving

Rehab Lobby Residential Lobby

CACF

Free Weights

NaturalGas

SwitchboardRoom

Storage

N

T R A N S V E R S E S E C T I O NGROUND FLOOR

Massage Massage

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N

W

FRFRZ

DW

T H I R D F L O O R1 BEDROOM ENLARGED UNIT

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The 17 in 1 Puzzle was created knowing that a volume may be reconfigured in various ways, with the initial volume remaining consistent throughout the transformations. This led me to form a 3D puzzle that may also be made into a traditional flat puzzle. 17 related images may be placed upon it, 16 form a cube puzzle, and the final is visible in the flat formation.


• Animation & Rendering in 3ds Max• Concept Development• Prototyping

1 7 i n 1 P u z z l e

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Live/Work Townhouse is a proposal for a one-off row house. The intent was to create a house for a very specific client that operates a commercial space in the ground floor of their home. With a scuba diving shop located at the ground level, I chose incorporate connections between scuba diving and the built form at a conceptual level.


• Requirements for a single family dwelling• Catering to the needs of a particular client• Introduction to parametric design

L i v e / W o r k To w n h o u s e

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W AT E R W A L L SLONGITUDINAL SECTION

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UP

DN

LEVEL 2

KITCHEN

PANTRY

LIVING ROOM

UP

DN

LEVEL 3

MASTER BED W.I.C

ENSUITE

W/C

LIN.

BED 1 BED 2

N .5 1 2m0

W AT E R W A L L S

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This portfolio case was used for my admissions portfolio when applying to Ryerson. It is made out of Cherry, Wenge, Peruvian walnut, hard Maple and Zebrawood Sapwood. It is an interpretation of Lawren Harris’ Mountain and Lake, brought into the wood medium. It was fabricated using a CNC router with various bit sizes to optimize the milling time, while still permitting low-radius interior corners.

Key Skills Developed:• CNC Toolpath generation• Inlaying wood with tight tolerances• Leather crafting

A d m i s s i o n s P o r t f o l i o

ORIGINAL ART

CONCEPT RENDER

V-CARVE OUTPUT33

SURFACE TEMPERATURE (oC)

2221

13 12

-18 -18

RELATIVE HUMIDITY (%)

5053

7883

7

78 80

Performance Based Design involved detailing a wall based upon thermal and moisture performance, while ensuring that it conformed to Part 3 and SB-10 of the Ontario Building Code. The ultimate goal was to learn how to negate any possibility of condensation through material selections, while meeting thermal performance standards.


• Detailing principles• Knowledge of material properties & implications• Excel automation

P e r f o r m a n c e B a s e d D e s i g n

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Exterior to InteriorALUMINUM SIDING25mm ALUMINUM FURRING0.1mm TYVEK102mm EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE6mil POLYETHYLENE VAPOUR RETARDER12.7mm OSB38mm CLOSED CELL SPRAY FOAM152mm STEEL STUDS12mm GYPSUM WALL BOARD

W3

Interior to Exterior12mm GYPSUM WALL BOARD25mm ALUMINUM FURRING238mm REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABON STEEL DECKING6mil POLYETHYLENE VAPOUR RETARDER153mm EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE2 x 3mm ELASTOMERIC MEMBRANE

R1

Exterior to Interior100mm REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB6mil POLYETHYLENE VAPOUR RETARDER76mm EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE 150mm GRANULAR FILL

F1

P L A NSECTION

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The Duchamp Museum was created as a commemorative facility to pay homage to the work of artist Marcel Duchamp. He was noteworthy for always stepping out of the realm of the ordinary, and a space interpretation of his work should share this same ideology. His curatorial roles demonstrated how he thought work should be displayed, which was a manner that engaged the user in the most irregular ways possible. Channeling the irregularity of Marcel into every aspect of this space was paramount in the design and usage of the museum.


• Working with Revit• Catering to the needs of a particular person• Basic assembly occupancy requirements

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P H Y S I C A L M O D E L

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F I R S T F L O O R P L A N

M E C H A N I C A LR E C E I V I N G A D M I N

A D M I N

A D M I N

A D M I N

A D M I N

A D M I N

A D M I N

S TA F FR O O M

J A N I T O R

M E E T I N G

M E E T I N G

L O B B Y

G I F TS H O P

S E C O N D F L O O R P L A N

O P E N T O B E L O W

D U C H A M PG A L L E R Y

M U LT IP U R P O S E



T R A N S V E R S E S E C T I O N

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