VANTAR ANGARDIDESIGN WORKS 2014

Hi there,

Welcome to my portfolio! I’m Vantar, and I am currently in my third year of studies at the University of Waterloo school of Architecture; with a love for traveling, architecture, design and dancing.

Enjoy

Vantar Angardi

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Peel Regional Fire Station & Paramedic Services - Work Experience

Thornhill Woods Library - Work Experience

Al-Huda Islamic Educational Center - Work Experience

University Of Waterloo Daycare Center - Work Experience

Fairview Lodge Long-Term Care - Work Experience

Multi-Unit Residential Complex - Work Experience

Sir-Inn-Ity

House for Humanity

Biomimicry: Pleopontus

The O’cool’us

CCA Archive

Sketches

Cathedral–Mosque of Córdoba

Models

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This permanent fire station and satellite paramedic services is located directly across from the Toronto Pearson Airport, and upon completion will provide the emergency services to the Airport and commercial areas surrounding.

Peel Regional Fire Station & Paramedic Services

Peel Regional Fire Station & Paramedic Services

This library is an addition to an existing cultural center, featuring both adults and youth library, a computer room,quiet study area, and outdoor reading space.

02Thornhill Wood Library

Al-Huda is a 30+ classroom high school, which includes library, community center, and recreational facilities. The school sits on a beautiful 16-acre formerly farmland, situated at the far west of city of Mississauga. The numerous landscaped gardens and outdoor gathering and study spaces enhances the quality of educational, spiritual and social events.

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This day-care futures 18 classrooms from nursery to pre-school, administration & staff offices, common rooms and kitchen, to accommodate the needs of the university staff and students child care needs.

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Fairview Lodge features 198 beds, including both semi-private and private, and offers 24-hour nursing care. Staff at the home believes that quality of life is enhanced through meeting each individual’s physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs in a client-focused environment.

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The home sits proudly on a beautiful 12-acre parcel of land, situated in the Town of Whitby. The numerous landscaped gardens and manicured grounds enhance the view from all of the rooms.

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Independently prepared climate assessment data, design concept, physical models, drawing set including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, detailed AutoCAD drawings in 2D and 3D, and produced renders. Construction of this 28 unit complex was finished in 2009 for the hospital staff. Following pages includes the as-built drawings and renders.

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Sir-Inn-Ity is a destination hotel and spa, located in the heart of Galt, Cambridge. From the mineral water pools to the local gourmet restaurant, to in room spa services, provides a full-body experience targeting wellness and relax-ation of the guests. This hotel takes a step back from the crowded city life, and reflects on the nature.

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This unique prefabricated 2-storey family house provides a comfortable, efficient and stylish but cost-effective lifestyle. The use of panels makes the design a flexible and highly customizable based on the buyer’s need. These characteristics make this house a highly sophisticated low-cost housing. Natural Heating and cooling with the combination of high efficiency light fixtures and appliances dramatically lower down the hydro bill.

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Gutter Vapour BarrierI-BeamR-24 Pink Fiberglas Insulation2”x4” Wood Stud Frame 16” o/c1/2” Furring Strips1/2” Gypsum boardor interior vinyl finish

1/2 “ Vinyl Siding3/4” Furring Strips at 16” o/cVapour Barrier12” HemCrete2”x4” Wood Stud Frame 16” o/c1/2” Furring Strips1/2” Gypsum boardor interior vinyl finish

1/2 “ Vinyl Siding3/4” Furring Strips at 16” o/cVapour Barrier2” Foam Insulation12” HemCrete2”x4” Wood Stud Frame 16” o/c1/2” Furring Strips1/2” Gypsum board Radiant flooring system

Anchor BoltWire mesh 1” from bottom4” poured concrete sub-floorBitumenous Dampproofing4” Foam Insulation6” Pea gravelFrost Protected Shallow Foundation

Vinyl Frame with Mohair WeatherstrippingArgon Filled Double GlazingWindow Pane with E-Class SuperSpaceror interior vinyl finish

The opportunity to intergrade PV panels on the roof with provides an internal electricity source. Waterless composting toilet and low flow water fixtures dramatically assist with the water consumption. Meanwhile the rainwater collection system provides the water required maintaining the interior vegetable garden. The R-28 Hempcrete prefab panels provides thermal mass, insulation and fire protection, which is non-toxic and fully recyclable.

The Rideau Canal is a historical landmark integral to the urban fabric of the City of Ottawa. This bridge will encourage and support a sustainable lifestyles. The Pleopontus isa pedestrian bridge offering an alternative route for those traveling in the south end of the city.The bridge mimics the pleon. Each segment of the pleon is represented in the structure by retractable pods that allow the passing of water vehicles. When fully extended, the weight of the pods is counter-balanced by a spring mechanism that prevents collapse.

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Tempered heatable glass floor panels create an interface between the pedestrian and the canal. Along with the railings that reflect an existing structure flanking the canal, while maintain a safe barrier. Light-weight and durable canvas provides shading and shelter, while track lighting beneath the bridge enables visibility during low light periods.

WINDCATCHERSThree windcatchers are oriented to maximize the inlet of the outside air. Multiple depending on the wind direction.

The O’COOL’US, a play on the original latin term ‘Oculus’, provides a cool, humidified retreat for weary desert travelers, looking for an escape from the scorching sun and the hot dry air.

Why an Oculus? For the tired and thirsty traveller, optical illusions would be plentiful as they trek across the seemingly-endless horizon of the desert. The O’COOL’US, would be an ironic relief for this traveller, as they gaze on this very real eye catching oasis in the middle of the desert. Cool, right?

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OCULUSThe oculus’ round opening at the top provides natural lighting with-in, and also allows the rising hot air to escape.

NICHESThese maulti-purpose niches provide cool concrete seating areas, while maximizing the heat dissipation across the increased internal surface area.

VENTSMultiple vents prvides 360’ outlet for the humidified air inte the space.

POOLThe incoming outside air passes over the surface of the pool. The water humidifies the air entering the space within the oasis.

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Latitude 33 33’ 55” N Longitude 56 58’ 56” E Elevation 771.0 m

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The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) Archive is located on the corner of Spadina Ave and Phoebe street. Three cube lanterns surrounds by the granite box bares the entrance, archive, cafe and research areas. The narrow building improves the natural lighting for the building, and creates a valley that connects Spadina Avenue to the existing park, which is hidden behind the archive.

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Looking forward to hearing from you soon.Thank you!

vantar.angardi@gmail.com

519-616-4478

643 Columbia Forest Blvd.Waterloo, ON, N2V 2K7