keegan steeper portfolio 2015

Keegan Steeper2015

Selected Works

Compiled here are a few of my works from over the past three years. I hope you enjoy browsing, thank you for viewing.

Keegan Steeper

Cover Page Rhino Python script that outputs clusters of cylinders that are responsive in their dimension to the nearest local centroid

CONTENTS

Elevated Field

The Planetarium

A MODELER’S HOUSE

420 RBC Calgary

Adult Life Centre

Rowing Club

Installations

Work Experience

4 - 7

8 - 13

14 - 17

18 - 23

24 - 27

28 - 31

32 - 33

34 -35

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Elevated Field

The project began with a question: can steel take on the lightness of a fabric while maintaining a structural integrity? The proposal is an experiment and exploration in pushing the tensile capabilities of steel. Inspired by the method of pre-tensioning steel tendons in pre-stressed concrete, we imagined a pre-tensioned steel canopy system that would behave in a similar fashion. As the steel “fabric” is pre-tensioned, it initially assumes a synclastic form. However, once it is attached to the three anchoring masts, the canopy will “flatten” out and reach a state of equilibrium.

A TOP TEN SSEF COMPITITION

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Plan View of Hexagonal Layout

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Elevated Field Details

1. Glass connection

2. Hexagonal units connection

4. Cap and ring covering of the clevises at the top of the mast

2. Tensioning system

5. Steel cable to canopy connection

6. Bolted torsional support plates

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The canopy is composed of hexagonal components that can be prefabricated out of welded plate steel. These hexagons are tessellated to create a final pattern with various degrees of densities to create shaded and open space beneath the structure.

Page Top. Farmers Market Activity Render

Page Right. Eight Hexagonal Patterns Used to Make Canopy

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planettarrium

A dome in which when you look up you look down. This project was an intensive team effort that ended with an 8 meter tall dome in which visitors could look up and see gathered aerial footage of the city of Toronto from a quadcopter. The project spanned roughly nine months from initial ideas, to sponsorship and the final night at Gore Park during Nuit Blanche. Everything constructed in the Dome was designed and manufactured by the team, from the laser cut steel plates and quadcopter, to the grommetted panels salvaged from old sails.

A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT FOR TORONTO NUIT BLANCHE

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The dome went through many design changes throughout its first stages. Ideas of cardboard tubes, inflatable domes, and PVC piping were thought of initially, before finally settling on a wood and steel frame.

Page Top. Joint Detail, Construction Method

Page Right. Myself Grommetting a Sail Panel

Right Page Top. Transport Material Diagram

Page Right. Construction on Site

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Page Top. Installing Sign with Frame Complete in Background

Right Page Top. Inside the Dome Looking Up at Gathered Footage

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The Modeler’s House

A house designed for a builder and collector of model boats. The main floor of the house consists of a showroom that overlooks the a river, a workshop and a small pool used to test finished models. The second floor houses the living quarters, which then leads up to a roof top terrace. The house program and arrangement allow for the owner to work and showcase their craft while maintaining a degree of serparation from their work.

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The house borders the Grand River in the heart of Galt, Cambridge. The house opens itself to the river with large windows and terraces, while sheltering a front facade that faces a main street in the downtown Core.

Right Page Top. From left to rightGround Floor, First Floor, Roof Top Terrace

Right Page Top. From left to rightGround Floor, First Floor, Roof Top Terrace

Left Page Top. Wood Model

Left Page Bottom. From left to rightFront Elevation, Building Section, Building Section, River Elevation

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420 RBC CALgary

420 RBC Calgary is a competition project that involved designing a bank branch that strives towards net zero energy consumption. Using passive systems and innovative mechanical systems, the bank design was calculated to reach 90 percent of its energy needs. Included in the systems were: geothermal and radiant floor heating, a greywater recycling system, fibre optic cables providing light, solar windows, and other features that helped create an almost 100 percent off-the-grid building system. While the bank incorporated many energy features, it was designed to look and feel like a regular bank branch.

GRAND PRIZE WINNER - EVOLVE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN COMPETITIONELAINA POLETO, RENEE HUM-HSIAO, JOANNE YAU, THOMAS YUAN

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FRONT OF HOUSE1. Vestibule2. ATMs with Lobby3. Drive thru ATM4. Secure Backroom5. Discovery Zone

CLIENT/MEETING AREA6. Teller7. Client Meeting Rooms8. Safety Deposit BoxesBack of House9. Employee Office10. Maintenance and Electrical11. Janitor Closet12. Storage Closet13. Copy/Fax14. Employee Lounge15. Washrooms

OTHER FEATURES16. Outdoor Patio17. Biofilter18. Solar Street Lamps

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Systems including light collectors with fibre optic cabling (that can provide daytime natural lighting to the interior), help the bank branch maintain a commercial feel yet use far less energy then conventioal lighting systems. The building also uses passive cooling systems, a radient floor from a heat pump photovolatic windows and other tools to create an unintrusively sustainable building.

Left Page. From left to right, Top DownExterior View, Discovery Zone, Offices, Public Zone

Right Page Top Right. Interior Builiding Axo

Right Page Top. From Top Down Fibre Optic Light Collector System, Heat Pump Radient Flooring,Passive Cooling with Dominant Wind Direction

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bridges adult life centre

With an aging population and a prevailing mortgage and financial crisis, Canada needs to have the ability to house a demographic that can no longer sustain the dream of maintaining a detached house after retirement. This housing project creates an environment where residents have the privacy of their own space, while also giving them access to other areas and programs reminiscent of a dream house. The common areas are spread around the building, creating semi-private and more open common areas that include a library, games room, grand living room, roof top terrace, cafe and semi- public sitting space. This building meets the needs of a discriminating population where downsizing after retirement is not only a necessity, but also a pleasurable experience.

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Multiple programed areas allow residents to enjoy a variety of living spaces both private and public. Each unit serves as a small private apartment while the building facilitates multi-program living spaces that one might desire in a larger home

Page Top. West Elevation, South Elevation,Unit Plans, Unit Diagram

Page BottomCnetre Axonometric

Left Page Bottom. Centre Views

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Cambridge rowing club and Recreation centre

The Cambridge Rowing Club design is a redesign of the existing rowing club. The new design brings a textured concrete facade that steps itself off the building and down to the waters edge. The layering of the concrete allows for steps, sitting, shading and paths that weave along the waters edge. The program has the building split into two distinct parts: a southern public program with a banquet hall and fitness space, and a northern storage facility for boats and maintenance. A roof top terrace allows an open and extensive viewing area of the water and boating events.

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Shifting Concrete Concept Design1 2 3 4

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The building steps down to the water, providing a range of different experiences and views at each level. The concrete material of the building also emphasizes the weaving in and out of the step as it goes down the exterior walls. The weave helps create seating, shading, steps, and planting opportunities.

Page Top. From Top DownSection A, Section B, Section C, Section C with Floodline

The Rowing Club sits on a flood plain where every 100 year the river floods. Concrete is the main material used to prevent extensive damage to the building should the river flood again.

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1. Private Storage2. Boat Repair3. Boat Storage4. Gym5. Change Rooms6. Membership Office7. Coaches Office8. Class Room9. Lounge10. Electric, Janitor11. Cafe12. Kitchen13. Viewing deck14. Mechanical15. Roof Terrace16. Canoe and fishing launch17. Club launch

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Page Top Right. Site Plan

Page Right. East Building ElevationGround Plan, First Floor Plan,West Building Elevation

1. Private Storage2. Boat Repair3. Boat Storage4. Gym5. Change Rooms6. Membership Office7. Coaches Office8. Class Room9. Lounge10. Electric, Janitor11. Cafe12. Kitchen13. Viewing deck14. Mechanical15. Roof Terrace16. Canoe and fishing launch17. Club launch

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Installations

Designed and made for a school production of a play, this 2m courtyard centerpiece is made of concrete blocks with foam centers. The foam allows for a significantly lighter structure, making transport and installation significantly easier.

CAIRN Right Page, Top Left

A small detour off a path takes you along a stepped path that leads the hiker to a small lookout platform above the surrounding brush.

STEPPED PATH THROUGH WOODSRight Page, Top Right

Boxes arranged throughout a library allow users to sneek a quick peek through small peep holes at objects behind. The boxes are roughly the same height as books so users can pass by without seeing the installation, only to be found later.

HIDE AND SEEKRight Page, Bottom

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Work Experience

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TELUS World of Science

Schematic Design

December 17, 2013

At DIALOG I was part of a team working on the schematic design for an expansion of an existing science centre. I was involved with modeling, producing renderings (as seen left) and helped with the production of drawings.

DIALOGAUTOCAD, ADOBE SUITE, RHINO, VRAY

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QUADRANGLE ARCHITECTS LIMITED - 60 ATLANTIC AVENUE 65View looking North West from Atlantic Avenue and Liberty Street

QUADRANGLE ARCHITECTS LIMITED - 80 ATLANTIC AVENUE66 View looking West into the 60_80 Courtyard from Atlantic Avenue

QUADRANGLE ARCHITECTS LIMITED - 60 ATLANTIC AVENUE 67View looking North West from the bridge of 60 Atlantic Avenue

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building studies | options

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At QUADRANGLE I was part of a team working on the schematic and design development of a new five storey timber office building. Working as lead on the revit model I was involved with modeling, producing design studies, drawing packages, and creating material boards.

QUADRANGLEREVIT, AUTOCAD, ADOBE SUITE

Outsoarced Renders for project

Drawings produced

Ramp Study

Massing Study

At URBAN STRATEGIES I was part of a team working of the on the developemnt of the master-plan, for the city of Edmonton, of the area surrounding a new LRT line and the surrounding development lands. I was also involved with future development studies. No work on this page

URBAN STRATEGIESARCHICAD, AUTOCAD, ADOBESUITE

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