portfolio and cv
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ALANA GREEN
T (1) 416 389-1034E [email protected] looseaffiliates.com
Hello! I am a recent graduate of the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, where I received my Masters of Architecture degree in May 2011.
I currently work at Bruce Mau Design as an architectural designer on their Brand Environments team. Concurrently, I am active independently as a co-founder of the design collective, the Loose Affiliates. Our first built public installation, Picnurbia, debuted last summer in Robson Square, Vancouver. Currently, we are preparing work for the 13th International Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy. We are excited to be involved in this prestigious Biennale.
In this CV/portfolio I present a short sample of my work and an overview of my recent professional background. Enjoy.
EDUCATION MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE (MArch.),School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of British ColumbiaVancouver BC, 2007 - 2011
BACHELOR OF DESIGN (BDes), Environmental Design, Ontario College of Art and Design University, Toronto, ON, 2001 - 2005
MArch., BDes.
LAVA (LABORATORY FOR VISIONARY ARCHITECTURE),Junior Intern ArchitectStuttgart, Germany, June. 2008 - Sept. 2009
MERRICK ARCHITECTURE LTD, Student Intern, Vancouver, BC, June. 2007- Sept. 2007
PRESENTATIONS
“ARE YOU GAME?”, Research Presentation,Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, QC, 19 August 2010
PECHA KUCHA NIGHT, VOL. 18, PresenterVogue Theatre, Vancouver, BC, Oct. 20, 2011
3D Modeling: Rhinoceros, Cinema 4D, SketchupDrafting: AutoCAD, VectorworksImage Editing: Adobe CS5 Photoshop, After EffectsVideo Editing: Adobe CS5 Premiere ProFabrication: Experienced 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting.Rendering: Maxwell, VRayLayout + Presentation: Adobe CS5 Illustrator, Indesign, Keynote/Powerpoint.Organization + Administration: Microsoft Word/Open Office/Notes.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
GIBRALTAR POINT CENTER FOR THE ARTS,Artist in Residence, Toronto, ON, Oct. 2005 - Apr. 2006
EXPERIENCE
TIPSLabElectric Vehicle Fast Charging Infrastructure, Research ProjectVancouver BC, May. 2011 - Jan. 2012
BRUCE MAU DESIGN,Architectural Designer, Brand EnvironmentsToronto, ON, Jan. 2012 - Present
LOOSE AFFILIATESFounding Member/ Director/ DesignerDesign Collective, formed in Vancouver, BC, 2011
CANADIAN CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE, Power Corporation of Canada Research Residency, Montreal, QC, June. 2010 - Sept. 2010
2012 13th International Architecture Biennale, Venice, Italy (Upcoming)2012 Migrating Landscapes National Exhibition, WAG, Winnepeg2011 Migrating Landscapes Regional Exhibition, MOV, Vancouver, 2011 Graduate Exhibition, UBC2010 Cross-Laminated Timber: Habitat 160 and Urban Farm, ECU, Vancouver2006 Bookworks, 258 Augusta House, Toronto2005 Trim, Offset, Extend, OCAD Student Gallery, Toronto2004 Graduate Exhibition, OCAD, 2004 + 2003 Interior Design Show, Toronto
EXHIBITIONS
2012 National Winner, Migrating Landscapes Competition2010 Power Corporation of Canada Award, CCA2007 Charles J. Thompson Award, UBC2004 Allen Turner Award, OCAD2003 Joan Eiley Award, OCAD2003 Honorable Mention, Student Design Competition, OCAD 2002 First Place Award, Student Design Competition, OCAD2001 Printmaking Award, OCAD
AWARDS
EnglishGerman (basic/intermediate)
LANGUAGES
REFERENCES TOM KEOGH, Senior Project Director, Bruce Mau DesignT 416.306.6401 E [email protected]
MARI FUJITA, Assistant Professor, UBCE [email protected]
Picnurbia was a pop-up installation that offered a space for people to come together and relax in Vancouver’s urban core.
+ Concept, schematic and detail design.+ Presentation drawings.+ Construction documents+ Project Management + Community & client communication+ Fundraising+ Construction management & coordination+ Material research and sourcing
PICNURBIARobson Square, Vancouver, BC // Summer 2011
+ Public Places, Berlin: Gestalten, September 2012.+ Saffron, Inga. “Pop-up Parks.” Dwell, May, 2012. + Dick-Agnew, David. “Team Canada Gets Ready for Venice”, Azure, March, 2012.
Recent Press:
Our submission to the Migrating Landscapes competition was selected to be included in the Canadian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
+ Conceptual design & design development+ 3D computer modelling+ Video editing
CARRY-ON BECOMINGCanada Pavilion, 13th International Architecture Biennale,Venice, Italy
www.looseaffiliates.com
Recent Work:
The Loose Affiliates is a design collective founded by four like-minded creatives with architecture degrees. Our collective was formed in Vancouver in 2011 as a collaborative umbrella under which to put forth and realize new ideas. These ideas often cross-over from the traditional practice of architecture into other art and design categories, resulting in projects that span different scales of time and place. Our work is largely unsolicited, often speculative, and always optimistic. We look for hidden gems in unassuming places, explore issues that interest us, and hustle to make things happen because we love vibrant cities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BRUCE MAU DESIGN
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, BRAND ENVIRONMENTSTORONTO, ON, FEB. 2012 - PRESENT 2012
Projects worked on:
Developed environmental expressions of the GE brand to integrate with existing company facilities.
+ Schematic to detail design+ 3D computer modelling & rendering+ Structural detailing; plans, elevations and construction documents+ Material research and documentation
GE WORKS, Brand EnvironmentsVarious locations worldwide
Established brand guidelines and designs for the implementation of Unilever’s brand to integrate with various company facilities.
+ Schematic and conceptual design+ 3D computer modelling & rendering+ Development of brand environment guidelines
UNILEVER, Brand EnvironmentsVarious locations worldwide
Developed the visual identity for MDC at WIRED magazines ‘Disruptive By Design’ conference. The environmental graphics were designed to showcase MDC’s network of disruptive creativity.
+ Conceptual design & design development+ 2D design+ Presentation formatting
MDC PARTNERS, Brand EnvironmentsWIRED, Disruptive by Design conferenceNew York City, 05.01.12
+ Merchandise Design+ Utilization of 3D & 2D design capabilites+ Presentation formatting
HWKN, Merchandise DesignWENDY, PS1 Young Architects Programwww.meetwendy.com
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INDEPENDENT WORK
LOOSE AFFILIATES
FOUNDING MEMBER/ DIRECTOR/ DESIGNERFORMED IN VANCOUVER, BC, 2011
The Transportation Infrastructure and Public Space (TIPS) Lab is an interdisciplinary research institute whose mandate is to develop innovative and socially significant approaches to the design of transportation infrastructure.
This research project established a framework for the deployment of electric vehicle fast charging stations in B.C. Responsibilities on the project included the design and illustration of various branding potentials for the different scales of level II charging infrastructure.
+ Conceptual & schematic design.+ Presentation drawings.+ 3D modelling & Rendering
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FAST CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
British Columbia
Recent Work:
Projects worked on:
The central plaza included two hotels, a convention center, an entertainment complex, retail facilities and solar shading umbrellas.
+ Facade modelling, both physical and virtual.+ Presentation drawings.
CITY CENTRE, MASDAR CITYAbu Dhabi
This Zero Energy House was designed with special consideration of interior shading, interior cooling, and solar radiation.
+ Schematic design & documentation+ 3D computer modelling + 2D drawings, (plans, diagrams, and renderings)+ Technical organization+ Energy demand calculations+ Building Cost estimates
SAUDI SOLAR, ZERO ENERGY HOUSESaudi Arabia
The water hotel was designed to appear as though it has emerged from the ocean upon which it floats.
+ Design development+ 2D design+ Presentation formatting
MONDE D’EAUPacific Coast, Mexico
The mixed use development is centered around a 5.2km ski slope structure and also encompasses a 2400 room hotel, 8000 residential units, 7 community facilities, and a solar-farm.
+ Slope design & documentation+ 3D computer modelling & rendering+ Presentation drawings+ Chalet massing & schematic design+ Site & Program Studies
JEBEL HAFEET GLACIER SKI RESORTJebel Hafeet, UAE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TIPSLAB
DESIGNER / RESEARCHER VANCOUVER, BC, MAY. 2011 - JAN. 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LAVA (LABORATORY FOR VISIONARY ARCHITECTURE)
JUNIOR INTERN ARCHITECTSTUTTGART, GERMANY, JUNE 2008 - AUG. 2009www.l-a-v-a.net
not to scale
PRELIMINARY DESIGN RENDERS
CONSTRUCTION PLAN / ELEVATION
WAVE ELEMENT SECTION
PICNURBIARobson Square, Vancouver, BC // Summer 2011
Client: City of VancouverDesign Team: Philipp Dittus, Alana Green (of the Loose Affiliates)Project Management: Philipp Dittus, Alana GreenStructural Engineers: Fast + Epp
LOOSE AFFILIATES
In the spring of 2011 ‘Picnurbia’ opened to the public in the heart of Vancouver’s Robson Square. The temporary installation was designed to become an easily inhabited summer zone where people could gather to hang out and enjoy the long summer days. The soft, undulating landscape, umbrellas, and benches allowed visitors to relax together in different configurations.
EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE, CENTRAL HUB
62°c
20°c
WATER INPUT
HEAT OUTPUT
OIL PIPELINE
15° - 30°
HEATED SPACE
CONCRETE SHELL
6 m
INDEPENDENT WORK
ECOLOGICALLY DEFENSIVE ARCHITECTURE FOR A LEAKY LANDSCAPE
GRADUATION PROJECT UBC, VANCOUVER, BC, JUNE 2011
‘Ecologically Defensive Architecture For A Leaky Landscape’ proposes an infrastructural and spatial response to future pipeline oil spills in the Kitimat region of British Columbia, where a new pipeline and marine port are planned on being built.
PIPELINE PROTECTION // KITIMAT, B.C.
This project utilizes infrastructural strategies to protect the town of Kitimat from future oil spills along the pipeline route, while opportunistically utilizing the heat of the oil to alter the programmatic organization of the town.
OIL ENTERS THE PIPELINE IN ALBERTA AT APPROXIMATELY 62°. AS THIS OIL
TRAVELS ACROSS B.C., IT IS REHEATED TO MAINTAIN VISCOSITY, RESULTING IN A
FINAL TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 10-30° BY THE TIME THE OIL REACHES KITIMAT.
Heat Exchange Addition
The proposed addition of a heat exchange system and spill protection shell to the oil pipeline protects the community from future spills while utlizing the heat of the oil for community gains.
IN THE FUTURE, KITIMAT RESIDENTS COULD LEAVE THE SUBURBS TO
DENSIFY ALONG THE PIPELINE ROUTE. THIS PROJECT SUGGEST HOW
A CENTRAL COMMUNITY SPACE MIGHT BE BUILT.
Spill Protection Shell
AGRICULTURE GREENHOUSE BIOFILTER MARKET TRANSIT MAIN HALL POOL PLAY RUNNING TRACK
AGRICULTURE
GREENHOUSE
RAINWATER STORAGE
RAINWATER FILTRATION
TRANSIT HUB
MAIN HALL
POOL
PLAY
RECREATION
PROGRAMMATIC SECTIONS
ECOLOGICALLY DEFENSIVE ARCHITECTURE FOR A LEAKY LANDSCAPE (cont.)
INTERIOR PERSPECTIVES
SOUTH ELEVATION
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ARE RE-SITUATED
ALONG THE OIL PIPELINE, RESULTING IN A
NEW LINEAR CENTRAL HUB FOR THE TOWN
OF KITIMAT.
BIOSLAVE BOOM PLAN
This Bioslave Boom absorbs oil from marine environments when dragged through an oil spill. The super-absorbent boom is manufactured out of cellulose waste which provides a stable base for mycroremediation to occur. This process breaks down the hydrocarbons in the oil, detoxifying the environment through natural processes.
BIOSLAVE BOOM MODEL
BIOSLAVE BOOM SECTION
BIOSLAVE BOOMS HUNG DURING THE MYCROREMEDIATIVE PROCESS
INDEPENDENT WORK
ECOLOGICALLY DEFENSIVE ARCHITECTURE FOR A LEAKY LANDSCAPE
GRADUATION PROJECT UBC, VANCOUVER, BC, JUNE 2011
MARINE OIL SPILL CLEANUP // BIOSLAVE BOOM
50 m2
20 m2
400 m2
300 m2+ x 8
x 8
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TYPICAL1 bdrm
MAX SHARE Unit Exterior Kitchen & Social Spaces
MAX SHARE organization saves 25% required building envelope
50 m2
20 m2
400 m2
300 m2+ x 8
x 8
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TYPICAL1 bdrm
MAX SHARE Unit Exterior Kitchen & Social Spaces
MAX SHARE organization saves 25% required building envelope
INTERIOR COURTYARD
MIXERS
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ROOF DECK/ GARDEN CHILDCARECOURTYARD
HOUSINGGFA: 5250 m2
GFA: 2210 m2 GFA: 575 m2GFA: 1320 m2
COMMERCIAL
GFA: 1920 m2
LIVE/WORKGFA: 2175 m2
24 Units118 Units
GFA: 2784 m2
Housing is grouped around shared ‘Mixers’ - communal spaces that contain shared programs such as laundry, large kitchens and recreation facilities.
Other spaces accessible to the community are the courtyards, roof deck and childcare facilities.
INDEPENDENT WORK
MAX SHARE HOUSING
STUDIO PROJECT
UBC, 2010
This housing project organizes compact living units around shared communal spaces as a strategy to minimize the building envelope while creating a culture of resource sharing.
The sharing of facilities and resources by units decreases the initial material consumption of the building envelope, while creating a platform for communal living arrangements.
RETAILSTUDIO
LIVE/WORKLIVE/WORKOFFICEOFFICE
HOUSING
MIXER MIXER
SECTION AA
CENTRAL COURTYARD
SMALL MIXER PROGRAM
LARGE MIXER PROGRAM
MAX SHARE (cont.)
LOUNGE PARTY LAUNDRY GYM
GROUP KITCHEN STORAGELOUNGE
LOUNGE PARTY LAUNDRY GYM
GROUP KITCHEN STORAGELOUNGE
SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN