architecture portfolio _winter 2013

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P O R T F O LCHARLES GRETAS

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

université laval,

quEbec, canada

winter 2013

architecture and urban design pr



Berthier-sur-mer, qcLODGE 1

SOFTWARE USED: Google SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop

TEAM: Individual project

project context: Studio 2, Architecture School - Université Laval

PROPOSAL: This project is located on a site away from the downtown and close to a river. Theconcept on which the project was based can be described as a vertebral columnfrom which different spaces were created. The massive stone wall is the represen-tation of the vertebral column and tends to follow the direction of the river. A func-tional division is created by the positioning of the different spaces from either aside or the other of the central wall. 'Public spaces' are placed on the side facingthe river while the private spaces are located on the other side. The connectionwith the river within the public spaces gives the occupants peacefulness.

HOUSING ARCHITECTurE

GOAL: Design a little house in the middle of the countryside evoking the experience of the p

EXTERIOR TERRACE

KITCHEN AND CORRIDOR

living room

ARRIVAL

backside (with little terrace)



PLAN R-D-C

new removed preserved

intervention on a monastery 2 Sainte-anne-de-beaupré, qc

SOFTWARE USED: Google SketchUp, Illustrator,Photoshop, Autocad, V-Ray

TEAM: Charles Gretas André Saito (help with section)

project context: Studio 3 and Construction 3(section), Architecture School -Université Laval

PROPOSal: The bui ldi ng on whi ch the int erve nti on occu rs is an old monaste ry with no usenowadays. The program chosen is divided in two parts; housing and artists’ studiosare placed in the perpendicular section while the central body of the buildingbecomes a hotel with a restaurant. The architectural proposal takes part of the s iteby offering a sensible relationship with it. The slope next to the building is used tocreate footbridges that allow people to access the building a different way. Thesefootbridges act as a unifier for the overall building because they are felt all aroundthe building and because they create spaces and elements outside and inside.

HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE

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goal: Understand, evaluate, interpret, highlight andrequalify an heritage building.



ste-foy rd, qc

exterior view of the back

intersection BOURLAMAQUE/CHEMIN-STE-

building center

FLEXIBLE OFFICE BUILDING 3

PROPOsal: The richne ss o f th e projec t li es i n th e qu alit y of its exch ange spa ces, the flex ibi lit yof its working spaces and its strong image. The building adapts to the urbancontext by proposing two new remarkable main facades. All facades form a unitywhile allowing variability depending the orientation. On Ste-foy road’s side, adouble envelope can also serve as a showcase for the company’s projects. Theatrium at the center of the building facilitates natural ventilation and the access tonatural light. It’s in the center that meeting spaces for employees are found.Finally, there is a rooftop terrace accessible to workers.

PLAN lvl 2

Offices

ExitExit Shaft

Vestibule

Mechanicalroom

WC

Offices

Offices Offices

B a l c o n y

Meetingroom

Meetingroom

Chilling space

B a l c o n y

nST E -F O Y R D

PÈRE MARQUETTE STREET

B O U R L A M A Q U E S T R E E T

goal:Design a showcase building made of woodfor a design firm consisting of architects,engineers and other professionals.

SOFTWARE USED: Google SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Autocad, V-ray

TEAM: Individual project




unfolding mechanism

SOURCE: «Design and Analysis of a Universal Scissor Component forMobile Architectural Applications» par Lara Alegria Mira.

unfolding PRINCIPleHoberman sphere

entrance

interior lvl 2

PTFE membraneAluminium pipes Ø 40mAluminium joints Ø 66mSteel cable Ø 8mm

Wood flooring 25mm

Aluminium I-Beam @ 2Aluminium beams @ 1Aluminium I-BeamNeoprene sheets

Winch to tense the me

Wood p lanks

Winch to tense the c a

section detail

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FLOOR / GROUND CONN

Kassel, GERMANYDocumenta(13) COMPETITION 4

software used: Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, V-Ray, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop,

team: Individual project


PROposal: The form al a spe ct of t he p roje ct aris es f rom the des ire to m ake the fri edr ichspl atzmore dynamic (the friedrichsplatz is the site of the project). The need for a lightand temporary construction inspired the development of a key principle: t he unfol-ding. The principle is concretized in the series of scissor structures. The variationof joints’ positions creates the fluid evolving shape that adjusts to the differentspaces needed underneath. The overall shape appears due t o the induced tensionproduced by the winch on the steel cables that goes across the aluminium tubularstructure. In general, the project offers many unique spaces promoting exchangesbetween people while offering new viewpoints of the place.

goal: Propose a new information and communication center for the Documenta (temporary art ewill serve as a meeting point for visitors. It must be possible to dismantle and reuse the



da nang, vietnamWELCOMING GATE AND EXIT gate 5

software used: Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Autocad

team: Charles Gretas (design, modelling) Torsten Illgen (Inros Lackner Vietnam LLC) (supervision) Inros Lackner Vietnam LLC employees (renderings and structure va

project context: Internship at Inros Lackner Vietnam LLC

PROPOSal : The desi gn o f th e ob ject /displa y i s in spired b y th e co ntex t of the city of DaNang in order to create a rich and relevant meaning fo the inhabitants ofthe city and for those who are just passing by. The project look refers to thesurrounding moutains, the bridge and the airport (the resemblance withairplane wings). The airport is one of the destination of the passersby. Theground contact only lies at the center of the street in order to emphasizelightness and minimize the footprint. A billboard is integrated and percei-vable on both sides so that messages and ads can be seen by travellers.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE OBJECT

GOAL: Design an exceptional object/display that will serve as a welcoming gate and an exit gcity of Da Nang.



jacmel, haitiHOUSING FOR A NEW CENTER 6

software used: Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Google Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, Autoca

team: Charles Gretas (design, modelling and some renders) Mathieu Grenier (general perspective) Philippe Barrière Collective (PB+Co) (design, modelling, renderings

PROJECT CONTEXT: Collaborative work within PB+Co

PROPOSal : The Hai tian cont ext requ ires stron g cons truc tions, bioclim atic effi cien cyand flexible organisation. Therefore, the proposition consists of the use ofhigh performance concrete provided by Lafarge. The efficiency of the mate-rial allows thin components which remain resistant. Regarding the climateconstraints, we opted for many perforations, the chimney effect and sha-ding devices in order to produce a lot of shadow. Different types of habitatswere developped (1, 2 and 3 stories) with the same principles so as tomaximize flexibility.

ARCHITECTURE

goal: Develop a prototype of Modular Transitional Growth Houses in Haiti with a high qualitwhile meeting the different needs of local inhabitants.



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1- Steel Tube 800mm

2- Steel Section 925 x 625 mm

3- BCOMS sandwich panel

4- Hanging lighting

5- Aluminium circular section

6- Steel cable

7- Ventilation pipe

8- Architectural Glass:

Stackwall®/Vision Vue®

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FACTORY

1 - Plastic material

Warehouse

2 - Metal foil Warehouse

3 - Products Warehouse

4 - Engine and Details

Warehouse

5 - Casting material

Warehouse

6 - Testing and QC

7 - Pressing Shop

8 - Painting Shop

9 - Stamping Shop

10- Welding Shop

11 - Polishing Shop

12 - Final Assembling

13 - Frame Assembling

14 - Engine Assembling

15 - Processing Shop

16 - Casting Shop

17 - Truck Garage

18 - Security check

19 - Women WC +

Changing Room

20 - Men WC + Changing

Room

21 - Storage

22 - Storage

23 - Testing Room

24 - Meeting Room

25 - WC

26 - Office

27 - Storage

28 - Polishing

29 - WC

30 - Resting Room

31 - Meeting Room

hanoi, vietnammotorcycle factory 7

software used: Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Adobe Photoshop, Autocad, KeyShot

team: Individual project

Project context: Architecture Studio, National University of Civil Engineering - Hanoi

PROPOSAL: Considering the magnitude of the space required to insure a proper operation of thefactory, it was necessary from the start to take position concerning the kind of struc-ture to use. The space frame appeared to be a very good option. The use of cables anda heavy structure permit to reach even longer span and in this case the structure evenbecomes a remarkable element of the landscape and therefore reinforce the factory’simage. The flows are an efficient answer to the needs of the factory by ensuring a goodmovement of the material from its arrival, through its transformation and up to itsdeparture. The administration and break areas are located outside the factory and areseparated from it by a vegetation filter because of the pollution inherent to the factory.

industrial ARCHITECTURE

goal:

arrivée des travailleursa riv es eursworkers arrival working space

Design a motorcycle factory prioritizing flows within the factory to maximize thperformance.



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p i e r r e - b e r t r a n d b o u l e v a r d

green axis

park street

shared street

lebourgneuf, quebecNew neighborhood in lebourgneuf 8

software used: Autocad, Google SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Artlantis

team: Charles Gretas (design, autocad, modelling, plan rendering) Sophie Carrier (design, autocad) Fay Roy Langelier (design, autocad) Kevin Sylvain (design, autocad, modelling, plan rendering and sect

project context: Urban design laboratory, Architecture School - Université Laval

PROPOSAL: The pla nne d neighborho od is loca ted near the intersect ion of Lebo urgn euf bou le-vard and Pierre-Bertrand in a place where recent constructions generate huge par-king lots and low quality urban spaces. The proposal is in direct relation with thesignificant green space at the center of the area that is currently threatened. Theproject is composed of numerous environmental strategies such as flood plains, abuffer zone of at least 300m between houses and the highway t hat ensure the airquality for residents. Three types of streets have been developed in order to meetthe variety of residential preferences of the future inhabitants.

urban design

goal: Develop a new residential neighborhood in Lebourgneuf that takes into account the imchange and residential preferences of the futur inhabitants.



town square

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1. TOWN SQUARE2. OFFICES AND LIBRARY

3. amphitheater

4. COMMUNITY CENTER

5. PRIMARY SCHOOL

6. SHOPS at GROUNDFLOOR

+ DWELLINGS ABOVE

7. SHOPS

8. OFFICES

9. parkade

10. parc entrance /

nature reserve

11. schoolyard

parc entrance / nature reserve

lebourneuf, quEbecHEART OF NEIGHBORHOOD 9

software used: Autocad, Google SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator, AdobArtlantis

team: Charles Gretas (design, autocad, modelling, p Kevin Sylvain (design, autocad, modelling, pla

and perspectives)

project context: Urban design laboratory, Architecture School - Un

PROPOSal : The desi gn of the neighbo rhood’s heart was guided by the desi re to enjoy theproximity of the preserved green space. The main square (Town square) is facingthe nature reserve and offers an entrance to it. Higher density housing is locatednear the parc so as the institutions and the new shops in order to benefit to moreresidents. The new neighborhood is also a pleasant experience for pedestrians andcyclists because of the numerous sidewalks and cycleways.

GOAL:Develop the heart of the neighborhood proposed previously (Protaking into account the same issues



OUNTAIN ARCHITECTURE

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RESTAURANT / bar

snack bar / rest area

massif de charlevoix, qcinterstation 10

software used: Autocad, Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoshoRender

team: Charles Gretas (design, autocad, modelling, renderings) Érik Lebrun (design, autocad, modelling, photoshop) Marie-Eve Hudon (design, autocad, photoshop)

project context: Studio-Laboratory Master, Architecture School - Université Laval

PROPOSal The proj ect lie s di rect ly on t op of t he existin g me chan ical lif t and c over s i tup. This design decision was justified by the desire to preserve the trees onthe site and therefore place the project where tress were already removed. There were ot her reasons s uch a s benefi ting from the as toni shing v iew andhiding the existing construction that was not suitably integrated in thelandscape. In doing so, the interstation becomes a unique place to eat asnack between two ski descent (at snack bar), to enjoy a gourmet dinner atthe restaurant or simply to rest few minutes to savor a spectacular view.

goal: Design a rest area near a ski lift situated on Le Massif de Charlevoix

site analysis

circulation flows visual clearance proximity to the lift con

LEVEL 1 (ABOVE THE MECHANICAL LIFT)

4: SNACK BAR /

REST AREA

5: restaurant

6: bar

7: KITCHEN

8: OFFICE

9: REFRIGERATOR

10: FREEZER

11: TERRACE

12: belvedere



11 ARCHITECTURE of transition

ste-foy, qcintermodal and exchange node 11

software used: Rhinoceros 3D, Autocad, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Maxwell Ren

team: Individual project project context: End of Studies thesis/project, Architecture School - Université Laval

PROPOSal : The l oca tio n of the proj ect, bas ed o n an ana lysi s of the d iffer ent f low s of peop le in the c ity,is right between 2 of the 3 most popular destinations within Quebec (Université Laval andLaurier boulevard where the shopping centers, government offices and the hospital are).

The proj ect then beco mes a junc tio n betw een the 2 sect ors and redef ines the exis tingmeans of transportation by providing spaces promoting public transport and active trans-portation (bike and walk). In the more intagible virtual sphere, the project creates new rela-tions between the University and the shopping mall by creating spaces encouragingexchange, dissemination and development of new ideas. The proposed spaces are nume-rous: Conference rooms, coffee shop, coworking, exhibition room, dynamic displays, tramand bus stop, sheltered bicycle racks.

goal: Design an hybrid space encouraging physical transitions (means of transportation) atransitions (of ideas) in the city of Quebec.

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mall

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Laurier boulevard

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b e r t - B o u r a s s a h i g h w a y

Shopping

malls

University

flow of ideas within

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MUTUAL CONTRIBUTION

general perspective

project location integrated transportation

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Tunis, tunisiaWORLD SOCIAL CENTER 12

software used: Rhinoceros 3D, Google Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop

team: Charles Gretas (design, modelling) Mathieu Grenier (renderings) Philippe Barrière Collective (PB+Co) (design, modelling)

PROJECT CONTEXT: Collaborative work within PB+Co

PROPOSal : The project actu ali zes t he paradigm shi fts that came with the revo lut ion bycreating serving spaces housing the development of values that inspiredthe revolution (Democracy, solidarity, dignity, transparency). The existingmonument, symbol of authority, is replaced by a place that gives peoplethe possibility to have a direct action on its history. The place is given backto the people because the center of the urban corridor becomes an openpublic space. Meanwhile, the project frees itself and destabilizes the enfor-ced authority with its misalignment.

symbolic architecture and urban intervention

goal: Design a place and its surroundings in Tunis promoting innovation and perpetuating revolution.

Program

level 1 - observatory

levels 2 to 5 - a/v installations

level 6 - digital art exhibition

levels 7 to 10 - media library

level 11 - coffe shop

level 12 - observatory

modules

morphogenesis heights

25 m

40 m

14 m

5m

79 m84 m

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