meghan taylor - architecture portfolio 2014

MEGHAN TAYLOR

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About Me 4Retreat 6Hexagon Pavilion 12Modern Lofts 18Pinned 24Recline 28Revolve 32

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meghan.ai.taylor@gmail.com306.290.9451

505 Mount Allison PlaceSaskatoon, SKS7H 4A9

MEGHAN TAYLORAbOuT ME

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Hello!I am currently a second year student at the university of Waterloo School of Architecture and I would like to work for you. I am an enthusiastic hard working individual with a Dou-ble Honours in Art History and Studio Art from the university of Saskatchewan. Part of my process is synthesizing ideas, images and philosophies I have gathered over the years and incorporating them into my designs. The following is a collection of works completed this past two years.

Candidate for Honours bachelor of Architectural Studies, university of Waterloo, Cambridge, ON. Currently in Second Year.

2013-2018

eduCation

2008-2013 bachelor of Arts, Double Honours, Art History and Studio Art, university of Saskatchewan. Convocated with High Honours, 2013.

Grade 12 bilingual Diploma, St. Joseph High School, Saskatoon, SK.2004-2008

skills

Detail oriented Good interpersonal skills and communication skillsAbility to work independently and as a team member Adapts quickly to working environments

extraCurriCular aCtivities:

awards and aChieveMents

Custom Framer, Michaels, Saskatoon, SK. Creating an open-communication with the client to create a custom designed framed piece that suits their demands and style as well as providing them with knowledge on the product’s benefit. Detail oriented and trained to cut glass, mats, build frames and assembly.

2012-2014

May-Aug 2013

2012, 2013

2009-2013

2010-2011

2010-2011

Dec 9-12 2012

2009-2012

2009-2012

2009-2012

Jan-Mar 2011

Artist in Residence, Central Haven Lodge, Special Care Home, Saskatoon, SK.Successfully developed the art program by reorganizing the space to suit the resident’s needs and abilities. Encouraged residents to explore their potential while educating them on various painting and artistic techniques. Coordinated joint art projects with another artist for a group collaboration

We The Artists, Group Show, participant 2012, 2013

university of SaskaStchewan Faculty Association Scholarship, Saskatoon, SK.

Study Abroad Assistance Fund, university of Saskatchewan, SK.

St. Joseph High School Art Award, awarded at Graduation Ceremonies, SK.

Infinite, Co-Curated Group Show, Snelgrove Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.Co-curated and participated in sculptural art exhibition. Installed and organized the exhibition within the space

undergraduate Scholarship, Deans Honour List, Saskatoon, SK.

Sisters of Our Lady of the Cross university of Saskatchewan Scholarship, SK.

Recipient of the Mendelle and John Woodley Award, Saskatoon, SK.

Scenic Construction Volunteer for The Odyssey and Woyzeck, university of Saskatchewan.built the set for both plays with a group of students and university of Saskatchewan faculty. Profited from the experience of construction, team work and open communication. Developed skills of basic construction and proper use of the machinery

work experienCe

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This artist’s residence sits on a forested ridge on Taylor Lake near Cambridge, Ontario. It serves as a retreat for artists living and working for a four week period. The de-sign focuses on the simple idea of folding white planes sitting opposite to one another and joined by a warm wooden surface. One building serves as the living and sleeping quarters, while the other acts as the studio. Given the large open windows, artists are submerged into nature allowing them to freely express themselves.

Professor: Rick AndrigettiDate: Dec 2013

retreat

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west elevation scale 1-100

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south elevationrender of back cabin

basswood model

site plan 1-500floorplan 1-200walk to cabin

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This pavilion offers its visitors a place to explore and wander through the tunneling of formed hexagonal space. Once in the center of the pavilion visitors will find four large steps that provide a place of rest allowing them to enjoy the juxtaposition of the solids and voids found throughout the space.

Professor: Rick AndrigettiDate: October 2013

hexagon

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west elevation north elevation east elevation

south elevation scale 1-50

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basswood model floorplan 1-100

section of pavilion 1-100

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As part of the planned redevelopment of St. Claire Street West, in Toronto, this building borders both residential and commercial space. The main floor consists of com-mercial space which can be rented out to businesses, providing work space and an open air environment. There are three unit sizes in this loft: single, double, and family units. Each apartment has a large barn door style window which allows residents to double their living space onto the large outdoor patio.

Professor: Donald McKayDate: April 2014

Modern loFts

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east elevationsouth elevation

scale 1-200

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The steel spanning structure is located in a lovely park in Galt, Ontario. the temperate climate allows the struc-ture to become two different facilities in the summer and winter seasons. It functions as an ice rink with a controlled chilling pipes running within the precast con-crete. The glass allows light into the space and prevents snowfall on the ice. In the summer time, the space can be transformed into a farmers market. It has a gap at the centre pin, to allow natural ventilation through the space. the space is versatile thanks to its modularity and simplicity. This is a study on the possible transfor-mation of Renzo Piano’s IbM pavilion.

Professor: Terri boake Date: April 2014In collaboration with Michelle Lin.

pinned

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floorplan 1-100site plan 1-500section 1-50steel details

Floor components: icechilling tubes with concrete insulationconcrete pad undisturbed soil

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Recline is an oasis found along the shores of Kuching, Malaysia. It is an escape designed for rest and relax-ation away from the hot and humid climate. Constructed with light weight materials from the region, including bamboo, wood, and thatch for the roof, the structural de-sign with high ceilings and walls made up of a geomet-ric skeletal cage, promotes cross ventilation. The long bench provides visitors with different levels of comfort, and the overall design allows the prevailing east winds to cool the space.

Professor: Terri boakeDate: April 2014

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floor plan 1-200wind graph render from the beach render from the beach

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Revolve utilizes the empty urban space of the developed downtown region of Galt in Cambridge, Ontario to cre-ate units for 8-16 residents. Each unit shares a single wall with neighbouring units, forming an S-shaped curve around a courtyard which maximizes the solar exposure to each unit.

Professor: Don McKay Date: Feb 2014In collaboration with Robin Castonguay, Elliot Silverstein and Elias Nasser.

revolve

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site 1-2000solar analysis of site

landscape diagrambasswood model

DIAGRAM8 units - 80 m² eachpathwaysplacing units in solar pathwaydividing units for solar gainbreaking units increasing solar exposure

single unit first floor plan second floor plan

thank YouMEGHAN TAYLOR

meghan.ai.taylor@gmail.com (306) 290-9451