Victoria Mantha-Blythe

Architecture + Design 2014

Bridge Waterloo Architecture Program Director: Recent Curating and organizing events for the Bridge Store-front. Helping to establish a physical Identity for Bridge Waterloo Architecture.

Phillip Beesley Architect Inc.: June-August 2012 Assembled pieces for the Aurora Installation at Simons in the West Edmonton Mall. Laser-cut pieces and packaged projects for shipment.

Gallery Independent Research Project: Supervi-sor, Donald McKay: Current Researching about the concept of portable galleries both in time and in space. Creating the ground work of research so to be able to have an established reference point for a portable gal-lery to be built in Toronto, Canada.

Assistant and Intern, Vertechs Design Inc. - July - August 2009 Worked often with Adobe Photoshop, Google Sketchup, Photostitch, and Excel to help create presentable proj-ects for clients. Assisted in writing out and editing reports for re-view, as well as composing and maintaining botanical inventory lists.

Art Director, Glen Bernard Camp - June - Au-gust 2010 Was the Program Head for the Arts, Crafts, and Wood-working programs, where I organized and ran all art pro-grams for children aged five to sixteen. Evaluated and trained counselors in areas of pottery, drawing, lapidary, painting, woodworking, stained glass, and crafts.

Joe Newell Architect Inc.: Intern Janu-ary-April 2014 Designed and drew working drawings for social and af-fordable Housing in Victoria, BC. Worked as an intern creating and applying for develop-ment and construction permits.

Student Festival Organizer: May - August 2014 Initiating a student run festival aimed at engaging the student body in installations. Working with 16 different art curators who are each establishing their own event.

ONE-LOOK Exhibit: Fashion Initiative: May - August 2014 Assembled a team of 6 Waterloo Architecture Students in a creative effort to design a single look all hand crafted for a client. Exhibiting the designers works in the Bridge Store-front that will eventually be part of the merchandise sold in September. Example products include 3D printed Sunglasses, hand crafted scarves, laser cut jewelry, and handmade shoes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Computer Programs AutoCAD Rhino3D Vray for Rhino3D Revit Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Word Excel Film Editing

Hands-On Skills Hand Modeling Laser Cutting Machinery Woodworking Photography

Qualities Teamwork Enthusiastic and Motivated Strong Independent Working Skills Fast Learner Punctual AND Ready To Work

SKILLS

PHONE: 226 750 8007EMAIL: victoria.manthablythe@gmail.comOTHER EMAIL: vmanthab@uwaterloo.caCANADIAN CITIZEN

CONTACT

I have known Victoria Mantha-Blythe for the last five years and have been impressed by her consistent passion for ar-chitecture and design.

During the time when Victoria was applying to architecture schools I had the opportunity to review her portfolio. In-cluded were some of her designs from architectural competitions she had entered, even prior to her university years. I was impressed by the quality of her work despite her lack of formal training. In my opinion she has the ability to create, develop and communicate ideas that illustrate a sophistication beyond her years and training. I was not sur-prised when she secured one of only 72 places offered by Waterloos School of Architecture.

I am very pleased that Victoria continues to excel in her chosen field. Her ability to win prizes and receive recog-nition for her design work within the department of architecture is commendable and I would not hesitate to recommend her as a summer student. I believe your firm would be impressed with her creativity, thoughtfulness, and work ethic.

If you have any questions about Victorias suitability please dont hesitate to call me. Yours Truly, George Stockton

President, Moriyama & Teshima Planners Limited

GEORGE STOCKTON

REFERENCES

This letter is to describe Victoria Mantha-Blythes contributions to our studio, Philip Beesley Architect Inc. (PBAI) over the past years.PBAI is a Toronto based interdisciplinary design firm associated with the University of Waterloo. The firm works in experime2ntal interactive installation and design projects using advanced digital prototyping equipment, as well as traditional architectural projects, sculpture, graphic design, and exhibitry. Projects include a range of international installations. Victoria worked alongside our team on the assembly of several sculptures, including a permanent acquisition for Simons department store in the West Edmonton Mall.

The work of the studio is characterized by intensive attention to detail, requiring extraordinary precision and advanced skill in architectural design and rendering, digital fabrication, and material manipulation. Victoria learned very quickly the specialized standards and working methods of the firm. She was generous in her energy and contributed valuable work to the practice.

I can strongly recommend her as an excellent, highly skilled individual.Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can assist with further information to support Victoria.Yours very truly,

Philip Beesley MRAIC OAA RCA Professor Waterloo Architecture Cambridge Principal, Philip Beesley Architect Inc.

PHILIP BEESLEY

POCKETS: Community Centre

A community center in down-town Cambridge that creates a grid to allows nature and people to break free of the systematic restraints of a city.

Basement

1st Floor

2nd Floor

The Auditorium Is the one space that has the opportunity to bring together different age groups under one roof. The presenting stage can be seen from three different points of view; the raked seating, the exterior ground surface, and the second floor viewing room or workshop. The Auditorium allows for a place for people to collect and connect while they experience a performance of wild sorts.

5x5m

Grid SystemThe 5x5m grid is the conceptual and physical foundation for a community center that aims to create a framework that encourages nature and city to break free from the confines. Nature, Structure and People all try to give them selves rules because it allows them to be creative.

Experiencing UrbanismParkour is force of movement. It is a way to experience a city using only what your body allows. Getting from point A to point B bouncing your mind and body off of your surroundings to allow for the fastest most direct route. The Grid structure allows for a

Formwork and StructureNot only does the structure allow the people to break the system, but it also presents a grid that can later be filled; suggersting that there is a future for the building.

The Section shows the different `compartments`that are evident in the community center. The different programs are united under one structural framework, but are once again separated by the unit, modular method of construction.

COMMUNITY CENTER SECTION RENDER

BOTANICAL GARDEN: ESSENTIAL OILS

The project; The Subtleties of a Moment aims to capture a moment that can only be described as enticing and in the present tense. Olfaction (the sense of smell) is the strongest and fastest acting of all the senses. It travels directly to the part of the brain called the Limbic System, where it is translated and understood in terms of memories, emotions, and physical reactions, and this process aims to appear in all the layers of this project.

The Rules of the Game:

A. Emphasize uniqueness through the repetition of sameness.

B. Shape the architecture around the govern-ing patterns of experience so to allow, on one hand the chance to observe, and on the other a provocation to explore.

C. Encourage people to search and decide for themselves their own preference and journey.

FIELDS OF ESSENTIAL OILS

PATH TO CONNECT FIELDS TO OPEN LANDSCAPE

BUILDINGS

OPEN LANDSCAPE

ALLSPICE ORCHARD SECTION

Botanical Garden:A botanical garden is the language we use to understand our relationship with nature as something that can exist within us. There is an evolutionary connection we have with nature that remains part of our system despite our lack of engage-ment with plants. Case Study:Essential oils are the connection between people and nature. They are the essence of a plant and the oils are extracted for a more concentrated experience.

Source of Smell

Olfactory Bulb

Aromatic Substance

Limbic System Limbic System

Controls emotional expression, emotion-al behavior, a memory and motiva-tion and stored learning responses.

Smell hits the brain the fastest out of all the senses because it doesnt need to be processed by the Thalamus region of the brain before it is sent to the Limbic System. This means that the power of essential oils can is one of the most effective forms of understanding nature. They emphasize the idea that nature is found within us. Our relationship with nature is so intrinsic and biologically grounded.

The Process of Understanding Smell

Allspice

Ambrette Seed

Atlas Cedarwood

Balsam

Bergamot

Chamomile

Cananga

Davina

Eucalyptus

Fennel

Hyssop

Kanuka

Lavender

Lemongrass

Mandarin

Nutmeg

Parsley

Rosemary

Tea Tree

Tulsi

Yarrow

DigestionSkinMusclesMindHair

SinusWoundsCirculation

Hair Mind

Sinus

Wounds

Muscles

Skin

Circulation

Digestion

Wounds: Minor cuts, sores, burns, warts, scars, insect repellent, bites.

Mind: depres-sion, anxiety, headache, memory, trauma, fatigue, insomnia.

Skin: Acne, scar tissue, skin care, eczema, psoriasis,sun-burn, loose skin.

Muscles: Menstrual cramps, stiff-ness, arthritis, nervous tension.

Circulation: light headed-ness, body temperature, menstrual relief.

Digestion: Kidney disorders, UTI, constipa-tion, flatu-lence,gout, appetite.

Sinus: cough, colds, earaches, virus, congestion.

Hair: Dry scalp, Dandruff, Greasy strands.

Humans and their relationship to the land.

Effect of Essential Oils on the Body

BIOLOGICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND NATURE: ESSENTIAL OILS

Water Vapor

Water

Heat Source

Hot Water

Cold Water Floral Water

Aromatic Plants

Steam Containing Essential Oils

Essential Oils

Aromatic Plants

Steam

Floral Water

Essential Oils

Water

Water & Steam Distilla-tion:- Botanic material is completely immersed exposed to steam creat-ed by boiling water. - The temperatures can not be as high as steam process.- This type of distil-lation is most commonly employed with flowers.

Aromatic Plants

Citrus Juices

Essential Oils

Presser

Expression:- The citrus fruit is placed in a container to release juices.- Essential oil is collected in a container and sits until juice and oils are separated.

Essential OilsPresserAromatic Plants

Plants and their relation-ship to the land.

Essential oils and their ex-traction methods.

Aromatic Plants

Floral Water

Water

Water Distillation:- Botanic material is completely immersed in boiling water. - This type of distillation is most commonly employed with herbs and leaf materi-al.

Water

Heat Source

Aromat-ic Plants

Steam Contain-ing Essential Oils

Ambrette Seed

Atlas Cedarwood

Nutmeg Allspice

Mandarin Bergamot

Chamomile RosemaryLemongrass

FennelTulsi Davana

HyssopLavender Yarrow

Tea TreeBalsam

Cananga

Kanuka

Eucalyptus

Parsley

Temperate ClimateTropical Climate

Tropical Climate:There are different types of tropical climates, but the general characteristics of them all is having very hot sum-mers and winters that are not too cold. The plants in these regions are exposed to high levels of sun and so need water if they are not adapted to dry soils.

Temperate Climate:The temperate climate engages with more varieties of tem-peratures and sun exposure. This climate expereinces sea-sons with colder winters and warm summers. The plants are not typically adept at dealing with extreme limates, but they are able to survive a variety of milder conditions.

ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH INFOGRAPHIC

CLUSTER: Portable School

A series of prefabricated classroom unites that link together to form a community of inside and outside space in northern Nunavut.

40 000 People live in the Yellowknife Region-48% Aboriginal-52% Non-Aboriginal

-98% of the Aboriginal Community lives in the outlying communities.

Largest Community outside of Yellowknife is the Inuvailuit Community.

Inuvailuit Community is mainly off grid and has a population of 5700 people.

One portable classroom is required, but the population should have up to 4-12 classrooms to accommodate the education need.

These Nodes service a particular area of the settlement. The Nodes are connected by energy lines energy line that share energy produced by the solar panel focal points to achieve maximum efficiency.

One node is four independent portable classrooms that can be attached together to create a community school yard or cultural center.

25% of learning happens at school

Traditional Inuvialuit Sod houses were constructed only during the winter months and so they were designed to withstand very low temperatures. The cross shaped house allowed for a com-munal area where the family would socialize.

The roof is sloped to allow for snow and ice to fall off of it during heavy snowfalls. The roof also has a ventilation system that allows for the heat created from body heat and the heating system. This prevents mold growth, a common issue with portable classrooms.

Teaching Corner

Play Space

Reading Corner

Buffer System Room

MODERN LOFT: Housing

A 6-story residential unit that has a main floor with a public and commercial space engaging the com-munity.

2nd Floor1st Floor 3rd Floor

The modern lofts exist as a tool to connect the public realm with the residential private realm of the city. The first floor serves as a shopping and cafe center with a bicycle and walkway that cuts through the middle. The tiers visually engage the Gardener Expressway and the ground floor traffic.

POP-UP: Playground

A steel structure play-ground that engages the public community of Toronto, Ontario. It moves, slide and shapes.

POP-UP EXPERIENTIAL RENDERS

Other Works

Line Drawings

Festival: Balloon Garden

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