Sainte-Catherine – condo tower project in Montreal

SAINTE-CATHERINE – A CONDO TOWER PROJECT IN THE HEART OF MONTREAL

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Completion date: 2020
Completion time: 3 weeks
Scale: 1:87
Dimensions: 16” x 16” x 28”
Materials: Acrylic | MDF base

DESCRIPTION:

The condo tower project is located in Montreal, on Sainte-Catherine shopping street, in the heart of the city. The model produced in 2020 enriches a personal collection. His execution lasted 3 weeks. Its overall dimensions are approximately 16 “x 16″ for a height of 28”.
The model was completed at a scale of 1:87. This scale allows you to enter a precise and rich level of detail, while allowing the representation and understanding of the concept of the project as a whole. The major challenge was to transcribe the two architectural principles of the project, particularly the large glass curtain facades in the upper residential part, and the commercial base in the lower part. It was therefore necessary to think of the realization of the upper part with the fewest possible joints, to work the assembly of the floors with these continuous facades while considering the staggering of the floors in order to best represent the concept.
The whole model is monochrome and was made in acrylic, white for the opaque elements, and sandblasted transparent to create the translucent aspect of the tower’s glazing. All the elements were first drawn digitally then engraved and cut by laser cutter before being manually assembled.
The tower is placed on a base representing, the immediate urban context. Everything is protected by a transparent acrylic cover. The model is built on a base of MDF on which the urban context is expressed through styrene and the integration of characters. The lighting is centrally positioned throughout the height of the tower so that it is evenly illuminated.

1500 Maisonneuve – a condo tower project in Montreal

1500 MAISONNEUVE – A CONDO TOWER PROJECT IN THE HEART OF MONTREAL

OVERVIEW:

Completion date: 2020
Completion time: 3 weeks
Scale: 1:87
Dimensions: 32 ″ x 36 ″ x 41 ″
Materials: Acrylic | MDF base | Styrene

DESCRIPTION:

The condo tower project is located on Maisonneuve Street, in the heart of the city of Montreal. The model produced in 2020 enriches a personal collection.  Execution time for the model was 3 weeks. Its overall dimensions are approximately 32 “x 36″ for a height of 41”.The model, was produced at a scale of 1:87. This scale allows a refined level of detail, while allowing the representation and understanding the concept of the project as a whole. The upper part of the project is intended for housing while the first floors are dedicated to accommodating a commercial program. One of the challenges of the representation of the project the realization of the guardrails surrounding all the residential floors. It was necessary to ensure the regularity of the facade despite the great diversity of floor levels in the project.
The whole model is monochromatic and was made in acrylic, white for the opaque elements, and sandblasted transparent to create the translucent aspect of the tower’s glazing. All the elements were first drawn digitally then engraved and cut by laser cutter before being manually assembled.
The tower is placed on a monolithic base representing, in the form of simple volumes, the immediate urban context. Everything is protected by a transparent museum grade acrylic cover. The model is built on a base of painted MDF and the urban context is expressed through styrene and the integration of characters. The lighting is centrally positioned throughout the height of the tower so that it is evenly illuminated evenly as a whole.

BNC competition model – Sid Lee Architecture

BNC COMPETITION MODEL – SIDLEE ARCHITECTURE

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OVERVIEW:

Completion date: 2018
Completion time: 2 weeks
Scale: 1:500
Dimensions: 90cm X 90 cm
Materials: Russian plywood | Acrylic | Linden tree | Birch veneer

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DESCRIPTION:

This model is part of a set of pieces presented in the architectural competition for the National Bank building in Montreal near Bonaventure station. The model manufactured in 2018 required 2 weeks of execution.
The project is represented on a scale of 1/500 in a large urban context. It was above all to highlight the reflection of the project in its context. The building presented to the competition is thus represented in acrylic, and those surrounding in basswood, simplified and in a schematic manner.
The facades of the main building were made by laser cutting the pattern from acrylic sheets. It was important for this second skin to let light pass through since the model is equipped with a lighting device to showcase the project.

Point Zéro – Real Estate Project in Downtown Montreal

PRESENTATION MODEL FOR THE PROJECT OF A NEW POINT-ZÉRO TOWER IN MONTREAL’S DOWNTOWN AREA.

 

OVERVIEW:

Date of completion : 2012
Time for completion : 3 to 4 weeks
Scale 1 :100
Dimensions : 24″ x 10″ x 38″
Materials : Linden wood | Acrylic | Russian Birch plywood

 

DESCRIPTION:

This model present the first iteration of the Point-Zéro tower project in Montreal. It is located in the downtown area at the corner of Bleury and René-Lévesque streets. This building dedicated to luxury condos and hotel was composed of an existing hotel on top of which was added an almond shaped tower. Karl Fischer Architect ordered this model in order to present the project’s development to Point-Zéro. The model was made in 2012 and its fabrication lasted between 8 to 10 weeks. Its overall dimensions are 20 x 10 inches for an overall height of 38 inches.

First, the model, all elements of which are fixed, is at a scale of 1:100. This scale makes it possible to precisely visualize how the the tower will establish it sell over the existing building. Despite the possibility of having a significant amount of detail at the chosen scale, this model is fairly basic and rather presents the essence of the project in its work of volumetry and composition of facades.

The main materials chosen for this model are molded acrylic which represents the glazed portions of the project and wood. Also, the acrylic was sandblasted to obstruct the view of the inside of the model that was not made in detail. The wood is presented gross and illustrates in a simplified way the structure and the envelope of the project as well as the neighboring building. In addition, the base has been made of a massive linden wood block and illustrates the topographic context in which the project is implemented.

Finally, the model is protected by a transparent acrylic case.

YOO Montreal Model - Lateral view

YOO Montreal – Inspired by Philippe Starck

PRESENTATION MODEL FOR YOO, A NEW CONDO PROJECT IN GRIFFINTOWN, MONTREAL INSPIRED BY PHILIPPE STARCK.

 

OVERVIEW:

Date of completion : 2014
Time for completion : 8 weeks
Scale 1:100
Dimensions : 22″ x 30″ x 40″
Materials :  Styrene | Acrylic | Linden Wood | Russian Birch Plywood | LED Lighting

 

DESCRIPTION:

The Yoo condo project is located in Montreal’s Griffintown neighborhood. Philippe Starck/Construction Chapam Inc. commissioned this model to be used as a promotional tool at the group’s sales office. First, the model is at a scale of 1:100. This scale allows to enter into a precise and rich level of detail.

The strategy was therefore to build the tower as a whole with a simple and translucent treatment for floors and with a very high level of detail for the ground floor. Indeed, it is in this part of the project that we find all the public spaces, the pool and terraces. The model also allows to visualize the link that will maintain the future building with the street. The shutters found on the periphery of the ground level required particular attention to detail and a specific building strategy.

The two main materials chosen for this model are white styrene for its plastic qualities and transparent acrylic which was sanded to created a translucent effect for the windows of the tower.  All other glass parts are made of regular transparent acrylic. Thus, the model is entirely monochromatic, but bustling with added vegetation, furniture and characters. The tower is placed on a base representing the immediate urban context in the form of simple volumes. Finally, the completed model is protected by a clear acrylic box.

Unlike our standard lighting strategy by the base, for this model the lighting is positioned in the upper part of the model to allow down-lighting. This design allows the visible interior space to lit in a realistic way.

See built project: http://plans.yoomontreal.com/