Ryan Leenstra
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
BAS03: Major Project 2012
THE LOUNGE ON REGENT
My major project aimed at changing the structure of zoning on a main street (Regent Road, Sea Point) to establish pre-design constraints that would drive the design towards a product that integrates public street life to its maximum potential. The project was based on Kevin Lynch's studies in, 'The Image of the City' to try to create a building that evokes a strong image in a city dwellers mind.
BAS03: Manifesto Project
EXHIBITION SPACE
The manifesto aimed at creating a temporary space that was both flexible and easy to construct. Movable exhibition panels means that people can interact with the architecture creating a fun and sociable space.
Dez Baker Competition 2012
THE CREATIVITY FACTORY
The intention was to re-script the derelict factories that intended to power Cape Town's community into a space for creative collaboration. In this project, Max Polikansky's cigarette factory becomes an interchange for all creative industries. The structure allows for a flexible system and can be constructed upon request for a work/exhibition space.
The idea was inspired by the Woodstock exchange.
Public zone is both light and exposed to the street to activate its public potential
A Layered Zoning strategy is proposed to force buildings conceived on Regent Road to push all its public life onto the street. A central island with planting opportunity as well as an additional pedestrian zone shifts the hierarchy between vehicles and people to a more balanced state.
An overview of spaces within the building giving an idea of the general spatial experiences. Public zones have large, open volumes. Private zones are smaller and more dense.
Public zone is both light and exposed to the street to activate its public potential
The Factory for Creativity Group Project: Ryan Leenstra, Angeline Ungersbock and Munyaradzi Jokonya
Information & Physical Model
The Factory for Creativity Group Project: Ryan Leenstra, Angeline Ungersbock and Munyaradzi Jokonya
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BAS02: Mowbray Project
MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING
The idea of the building was to create an Urban Artifact with which people fill in as required. The building is fitted with prefabricated elements that may easily be adjusted or changed according to the use of the spaces. The tall building block protects the rest of the site from harsh North Westerly winds. Noise from the taxi rank is also protected. Spaces for informal traders, seating and planting are provided on the taxi rank facade.
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THIRD YEAR WORK
SECOND YEAR WORK
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BAS02: Sutherland Project
SUTHERLAND MUSEUM AND PLANETERIUM
The idea of the building was to create an Urban Artifact with which people fill in as required. The building is fitted with prefabricated elements that may easily be adjusted or changed according to the use of the spaces. The tall building block protects the rest of the site from harsh North Westerly winds. Noise from the taxi rank is also protected. Spaces for informal traders, seating and planting are provided on the taxi rank facade.
Conceptual Development, Final 3D's, Section and Elevation
Site and Context Scale 1 : 500
Conceptual Development, Final 3D's, Section and Elevation
Resting Place in Landscape
Resting Place in Landscape
FIRST YEAR WORK
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BAS01: Artist's Lense
Resting Place on hiking trail.
The structure plays with light. A new experience of the landscape. Viewing portions of the landscape directed to information by natural light beams creates an interactive experience. Users learn about portions of the landscape through experienceing the building.