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THE LEARNING MODELTHE NEED: The structure for learning in the secondary level has not been changed for over a century. With the advent of new technologies, methodo-gies, and curricula, there is a need for a transition in the modes of learning that takes place in a given space. Conse-quently, that area must have adequate facilities to support the change in the way information is processed.

THE RESPONSEThe concept of `Calculated Deviation` responds to the idea of the way infor-mation is now given. Providing spaces for Lecturers to formally relay needed information and then transforming those spaces into flexible and interactive ar-eas for student to cross fertilize the knowledge. This project spans 70, 000 sq.ft. out of the 200,000 sq.ft. needed, focusing only in those areas where pri-marily academic learning occurs.

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1. Second Level Floorplan. 2. View of collaborative area from second level. 3. Informal collaborative area, adjacent to stairs.

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SHORT TERM LIVINGTHE NEED: The port of Vancouver has more imports than exports and as a result, there is an overabundance of unused cargo container all over the city. In collaboration with Lonely Planet, re-purpose these con-tainers into a non profit single night hostel type dwelling for those travellers new to the city. The space should allow for up to four occupants at any given time.

THE RESPONSEThe concept for this project was “journey.” Creating a sense of journey within the fa-cility itself by having diffferent experiences from the approach, the entry, and in the rest and repose areas. Going further with the concept, the materials chosen to be used for the project are everyday objects that go through a journey themselves

(skateboards, old tires, etc.)

1.3 S e c o n d Y e a r | C o n t a i n e r R e - A d a p t i o n

1. Floorplan 2. View from entry

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THE ROOM OF FUNCTIONSTHE NEED: The kitchen is the most functional aspect of a home. A Kitchen Manufacturer is looking to have greater marketability in North America and is looking for a design prototype that would aid them in that respect. Within a dictated footprint, design a kitchen space that is adaptable and flexible. It must accomodate up to three users at any given moment, taking universality into consideration.

THE RESPONSE The kitchen is often where the day starts, the user uses this space to restart, revitalize from which derives the concept of “Re-generate”. Taking great considerations of the working ar-eas, the design effectively optimizes the work through dramatic reduction and manipulation of the circulation involved. Being able to re-generate every working triangle makes this design unique.

1.4 S e c o n d Y e a r | K i t c h e n D e s i g n

1. Floorplan 2. Storage area, digital rendering

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SINGLE PERSON DWELLING THE NEED: Design a single person dwelling unit that will accomodate all of life’s basic activities within a space that has a total volume of 27 cubic meters (3m x 3m x 3m for example). This will be for the upcoming winter olympics in Vancouver, B.C. with the possibility of repurposing the space for low income student housing after the event. Universality will be a priority in the event that a paralympian becomes the tenant of the space.

THE RESPONSE Utilizing the shape of a snowflake as an inspiration, the entry of the space acts as the main circulating factor which allows acces to the private area and the public area.

1.5 F i r s t Y e a r | S i n g l e O c c u p a n c y S p a c e

1. Digital rendering of finished design

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A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTTHE NEED: The Kwantlen Interior Design Program has been given the approval to become a prototype satellite campus downtown. It will be located in the 100 Pender St. previously the Vancouver Sun tower. Design a cre-ative environment for the students that will foster innovation. Encourage cross fertilization of ideas and promote the idea of sustainable design. The space itself should promote alternative methods of working which is inherent in this field. Provide necessary spaces for various types of activities. The facility should be able to hold all 80 students within the program as well as up to 10 staff members. Spaces for meetings, critiques, and conferences should be interspersed throughout the facility. The facility should uphold the philosophy and charactersitics of the students within the program: diverse, multicultural, energetic, individualistic and collaborative, controlled chaos. The use of two floors should be sufficient for this project totalling a maximum of approximately 15,000 sq. ft. Universality and sustainability should be inherent in this project.

THE RESPONSE In science, entropy is the likelyhood of molecules colliding within a given concentration. This was taken as an inspiration to encourage the serendipitous conversation that can occur during breaks, or even while classes are in session. This will proliferate the cross fertilization of information amongst peers. Though collaboration amongst the years is highly encourage, the current space given to these students hinder them from doing so. This design allows student to have an open studio between all four years while allocating the more quiet class times to the floor below. In this way, help and inspiration can be acquired openly. The idea for the studio is that it is a blank canvas and that each individual will bring their own personality to colour the space. This will also promote interaction between students. To create maximuM flexibility and opportunity for adaptive reuse, most of the walls are furniture systems which can be taken down easily during renovations.

1.6 T h i r d Y e a r | W o r k S p a c e P r o j e c t

1. 7th floor floorplan2. 8th floor floorplan

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1. View from main circulation2. View from the classroom

3. Furniture plan with specifications

1. Benedictin Abbey - Montserrat, Spain - Year 32. Hospital de san Pau - Barcelona, Spain - Year 33-6. Sketches of Pablo Picasso`s works - Barcelona, Spain - Year 37,8. Details of Casa Batllo - Barcelona, Spain - Year 39. Casa Batllo, Facade - Barcelona, Spain - Year 310, 11. Chimneys on the rooftop of La Pedrera - Barcelona, Spain - Year 3

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1.House in Park Guell - Barcelona, Spain - Year 32. Fountain on a street - Barcelona, Spain - Year 3

3. Sketch of Park Guell -- Barcelona, Spain - Year 34, 5. Park Guell, column details - Barcelona, Spain - Year 3

6. Sagrada Familia, Facade of Passions - Barcelona, Spain - Year 37-9. Sagrada Familia, various details - Barcelona, Spain - Year 3

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2009 AIBC Conference Group Volunteer Work 1. Material for centerpiece platform

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4. Panoramic View5. Close up of the Centerpiece

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1. Coast restaurant - Vancouver, B.C.2. Convention Center - Vancouver, B.C.3. Convention Center - Vancouver, B.C.

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1.Museo de las ciencas - Valencia , Spain2. Ciutat de las artes y las ciencas - Valencia , Spain 3. Ciutat de las artes y las ciencas - Valencia , Spain4. Ciutat de las artes y las ciencas - Valencia , Spain

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1. Mueso d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain2. La Sagrada Familia - Barcelona Spain

3. Monserrat, Spain4. Barcelona Pavillion - Barcelona, Spain

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4.3 P h o t o g r a p h y | S u b j e c t s

1. Model for the Blanche Mcdonald school year end fashion show2. Model for the Blanche Mcdonald school year end fashion show3. Model for the Blanche Mcdonald school year end fashion show

4. Zach Mazo - Vancouver B.C. Canada

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