SUMER MATHARU studio 1 portfolio

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1 SUMER MATHARU 1 portfolio

2 assignment 1 precedent case study In groups of 2, we were asked to study precedent 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 techniques and a steel prefabricated frame.

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4 assignment 2-1 site analysis SITE ANALYSIS Historical Evolution EVDS 580/ARST 484 / Assignment 2 Najada Abedini, Kevin Capuno & Sumer Matharu Visual Symbolic Topography Wind Sun Path 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 Crowchild Trail to the East, this site is a parkland area and a popular destination for cyclists, joggers and visitors alike Bow Trail expansion. West LRT is brought to the SW quadrant of the city. Shaganappi Point Golf Course celebrates its centennial Summer Solstice June There is good access via car, transit, bike and walking. This site has many unique features which are highlighted in the analysis 1950 Harry 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 1930 The neighbourhoods in proximity to the site are parcelled off. The area is known as West Calgary. Shaganappi means rawhide in the Cree language Topography contours above show considerable detail in how the site slopes from South to North. Autumnal Equinox September Site Sections 1910 Shaganappi Point Golf Course opens in 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 Winter Solstice December Najada Abedini, Kevin Capuno & Sumer Matharu EVDS 580/ARST 484 / Assignment 2 Land Use and Circulation Vegetation and Wildlife Sightlines Summary of Findings 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. Slippery 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 m tall. Group Experiences on Site Human Behaviour on Site 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 shown below Najada Abedini, Kevin Capuno & Sumer Matharu EVDS 580/ARST 484 / Assignment 2 Kevin Capuno Walking towards the site from 24 ST SW Sumer Matharu Running uphill Najada Abedini Car noise in 20 minute intervals 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. Najada Abedini, Kevin Capuno & Sumer Matharu EVDS 580/ARST 484 / Assignment 2 In groups of 3 we were asked to conduct a full site analysis of a public area near Shaganappi trail in Calgary.

5 assignment 2-2 viewing platform DESIGN INTERVENTION // viewing platform // sumer matharu / design thinking 1 / assignment 2.5 site plan transformation n.t.s. plan view scale 1:50 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 n-s section 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. looking SW SE view from middle level scale 1:50 looking NE NE view from top level 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.

6 assignment 3 architectural programme Architectural Program // 1 project 3 // sumer matharu Requirements Inhabitants Modes of transport Spatial requirements Material preferences master yoga garden / yard connor reece ciara blake hot dog flora coyote family bicycle hatchback car on foot guest living area accessibility work concrete wood Routine study School season // weekday Summer season // weekday Mother visiting // summer weekday Mother visiting // summer weekday - depart for school (bike) return from school homework prep. yoga classes gardening read depart for P/T job return from job design projects prep. yoga classes gardening read depart for P/T job return from job design projects prep. yoga classes gardening read prep. gardening guest The maximum activity happens in the,, and 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 500 sq. ft. (46.45 m 2 ) Guest 358 sq. ft. (33.26 m 2 ) Kitchen & Dining 500 sq. ft. (46.45 m 2 ) Living area / yoga 650 sq. ft. (60.39 m 2 ) Studio 250 sq. ft. (23.23 m 2 ) Garage 250 sq. ft. (23.23 m 2 ) Foyer 120 sq. ft. (11.15 m 2 ) Rooftop garden entire roof space Preliminary spatial layout rooftop garden master School season // weekend Summer season // weekend Mother visiting // weekend guest foyer - quick yoga class prep. gardening yoga class homework prep. prep. homework read get together get together - quick yoga class brunch prep. brunch brunch hiking hiking evening snack evening snack gardening yoga class design projects get together get together - quick yoga class brunch prep. brunch prep. brunch brunch brunch family outing family outing family outing evening snack evening snack evening snack gardening yoga class gardening design projects get together get together get together movie/tv show movie/tv show guest powder room Division of floors master guest rooftop garden foyer /bathroom/closet living/yoga/entertaining /garden/yard food preparation/consumption Winter season: visit home (Halifax) Summer season: visit home for 1 month, parents visit for 1 month powder room workspace/homework/ access/ Program Diagrams Macro program (left), nts Program in plan Program in section Program model House Coyote dwelling Flora Circulation 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 24 th street SW. The entrance to the paved pathway from 24 th 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. roof 2nd floor ground floor kitchen & dining rooftop foyer powder garden room living area and yoga master guest 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. roof garden s foyer living area and yoga powder room roof 2nd floor ground floor 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, foyer, and both s with their own closets and ensuite washrooms have been placed together. The guest has a wheelchair friendly washroom and access. The area, 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. The final study model is shown on the right to designate the different program areas of the house. powder room s living area kitchen & and yoga dining rooftop garden foyer 24 St. SW 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.

7 assignment 3 house design This was our final project that was split into a few parts. This involved conceptual studies and form generation, parti studies, plan and section order, tectonic studies including model building, and in the end the final project conclusion.

8 19'-0" 8'-8" 33'-8" 19'-0" 18'-8" 24'-4" 28'-8" 48'-8" 9'-4" 8'-0" 9'-4" 23'-8" 19'-4" 9'-4" precedents coneptual and transformative study models laying out floor plans according to architectural programme 8'-8" 9'-8" 38'-8" 6'-4" 17'-0" 24'-4" 13'-8" 19'-0" 6'-8" 5'-6" application of floor plan layouts to transformed shapes as per response to site and client requirements

9 materials and tectonics further project development tectonic model

10 floor plans presentation STUDIO 1 // PROJECT 4.0 // DESIGN INFORMATION STUDIO 1 // PROJECT 4.0 // DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 1 // Start 2 // Response to sightlines Habitat for Coyotes - Rabbits: Grass, Hay - Deer: Acorns, Wild Flowers, Grass - Fruit: Cherries, Honeyberries, Apples, Wild Strawberry, Saskatoon Berries - Provision of rough cave entrances V 3 // Auxiliary Spaces 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 4 // Final Iteration Coyote Habitat View looking SW View looking NW Private Road STUDIO 1 // PROJECT 4.0 // SITE PLAN BALCONY STUDIO LIVING AREA AND YOGA STUDIO DINING GUEST BEDROOM WASHROOM KITCHEN WASHROOM WASHROOM CLOSET GARAGE CLOSET CLOSET FOYER LIFT STORAGE, WASHER/DRYER MASTER BEDROOM MECHANICAL ROOM BALCONY SCALE 1:1000 parti model

11 final posters property extent