DIAMOND & SCHMITT ARCHITECTS | architectural design

THE BURWICK CONDOMINIUM

project Summary

TYPE: New construction

SIZE: 142,000 sq.ft.

PHASE: Schematic Design

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Architectural design, 3d modelling, presentation documents, renderings, unit plan proposals, site studies, submission packages

TOOLS: Rhino 6, Grasshopper, VRay, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

One of several grasshopper scripts to control brick patterns.

Options resulting from first iterations of grasshopper scripting.

Podium screen designs also driven by grasshopper to control the level of porosity.

01 | Context

The Burwick is the first condominium development to be proposed in a block plan for zoned for future densification. Alluding to the history of the site, which once was a flourishing mill town with wood bridges and an industrial past, the Burwick takes on a design that embraces this history by incorporating brick and wood elements in its facade.

Option 1

Brick panel integrated with window system.

Option 2

Brick panel integrated with window system.

Option 3

Brick panel integrated with window system.

Building Facade Components

Chosen brick patterns integrated with other building components.

Elevation Detail

02 | Role

During my time on this project, I worked alongside the project architect to create unit plans, renderings, and facade studies for presentations to the client. Several iterations of the architectural form and facade were produced in order to meet the needs of the client and city requirements. This project is currently in design development and awaiting city feedback.

Southern Podium Entrance

East Lobby Entrance

West Lobby Colonnade

North Terraces

North East Bird's Eye View

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