AASHKA
SHAH portfolio. 23
CONTENTS ABOUT VENTURA CYCLIC ASCENT EASE OTHER 4 - 7 8 - 17 18 - 25 26- 29 30 - 39 40 - 45 Marketplace Canopy Youth Shelter Library Professional Work Site Model Youth Shelter
I am currently a third year student at the University of Waterloo’s School of Architecture.
My work focuses on the atmospheric qualities of a built environment and the human experience. I’m interested in exploring the conditions which can affect the atmosphere of a space and how it is experienced.
I am always looking for new experiences and challenges. I look forward to furthering my education while contributing to your firm. Please enjoy the following selection of my works!
Hello! I’m Aashka, nice to meet you! Tel.: +1 (647)-202-7319
a245shah@uwaterloo.ca
Email:
Curriculum Vitae_
Education University of Waterloo
Experience
Cambridge, ON, Canada
Bachelor of Architectural Studies Co-Op
Student Intern | MG2
Seattle, WA, USA
Awards
2020-present
September- December 2022
Worked with the interior design team on a variety of luxury hospitality and retail-focused projects
Researched materials, product sourcing and quotes for clients
Developed material boards and FF&E schedules
Coordinated with vendors and in house designers to provide client satisfaction
Student Architect | Voshell Architecture and Design
Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
February - April 2022
Worked in a team setting on various stages of design development of large and small scale projects
3D modeled and digitally rendered projects using Revit and Enscape
Collaborated with clients to achieve design goals
Orientation Leader | University of Waterloo
Cambridge, ON, Canada
September 2021
Collaborated with a team to organize and lead engaging activities to welcome the first year students during Orientation Week
Starbucks Barista | Canada’s Wonderland
Vaughan, ON, Canada
July - August 2021
Served food and drinks to customers and handled transactions to provide positive customer service in a fast-paced environment
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President’s Entrance Scholarship Excellent Academic Standing Entrance Average of 90.0% - 94.9% 2020 Academic Average above 80.0% 2021 Rhinoceros 3D 6/7 Enscape 3D Manual Rendering Adobe Photoshop Autodesk Revit 2022 Hand Drafting Adobe Illustrator AutoCAD 2021 Sketching
Indesign Grasshopper 3D Physical Modelling Microsoft Office Reading Dancing Bicycling Shower Singing Hiking Plants Dogs
Skills Interests
Adobe
June 16, 2022
To Whom It May Concern,
RE: Letter of Recommendation for Aashka Shah
It is my pleasure to recommend Aashka Shah for consideration of an architectural student placement with your organization. I have known Aashka since February 2022, when she first joined Voshell Architecture and Design, Inc. as an Architectural Student from Waterloo’s Architectural program During her time with us, we found her to be an outstanding individual who excels in many areas.
Aashka proved to be a reliable individual with strong character, providing valuable design and drafting support to our team at Voshell Architecture and Design. She can produce impressive results in the production of architectural renderings and drawings. She is incredibly detail-oriented, keeps up with timelines, takes direction well and asks questions when needed, along with being well organized and extremely motivated. I have seen excellent results on several projects, including our firm’s more complex projects. I am certain that Aashka’s diligence, perseverance, and optimism will enable her to succeed as an architectural student with any firm.
I highly recommend that you consider her application and believe that she will be a great asset to your organization Please feel free to contact me with any further questions via e-mail at todd.voshell@vosharch.ca or at the office (780-589-4747).
Sincerely,
Todd Voshell, Architect, M.Arch, AAA, AIBC, AIA, MRAIC Principal
VOSHELL ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN INC. Todd Voshell, Architect, M.Arch, AAA, AIBC, AIA, MRAIC 10308 - 100 Avenue | Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta | T8L 1Z1
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opportunities for small shading is added sunset and sunrise to let in more sunlight openings on the north-western further
Site Plan
VENTURA
Competition Entry | Outdoor Marketplace Canopy
In collaboration with Sabrina Lee and Renee Fang
Situated near the Distillery District and other notable spaces in Downtown Toronto, this canopy is designed to be an extension of the historic space and a place that offers flexible small businesses to bring new life into the community. As both a day and night market, more added to the lower western, lower eastern, and higher southern facades to protect its users from sunrise glare and to limit summer sun. Accordingly, the more northern extrusions are also higher sunlight throughout the year. Natural ventilation was also taken into consideration, with larger north-western and south-eastern facades and smaller openings to allow for cross-ventilation. To further establish its connection to the distillery district, a southern opening was established as well.
Southwest Elevation Southeast Elevation
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Roof Plan
Plan 13
Floor
Section aa Column connection detail 15
Base plate connection detail
Section bb 17
Located on the roof the upper and community to get involved to experience every composting. The Gardens in the food connections from 1.5 degree sloped roof
CYCLIC
2B Design Studio | Fresh Food Market and Education Pavillion
roof of the Kenilworth Reservoir in Hamilton, ON, the Cyclic Gardens bridge the gap between lower parts of the Niagara escarpment by providing a supply of fresh food and spaces for the involved in the food cycle proccess. These gardens are a hub for the surrounding communities every stage of the food cycle; growing and harvesting, distribution, usage and consumption, and Gardens also include an education space for surrounding schools to learn and become involved cycle process. The design of this space encourages of cyclical circulation and allows for visual each stage of the cycle to the next and views towards the lower escaprment. In addition, the roof aids to collect rainwater into a filteration pool, which is used to hydrate the edible plants.
Axonometic model
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a a b
Floor Plan b
section with view to lower escarpment 23
Site
Section aa Section bb 25
ASCENT
1A Design Studio | Youth Shelter
Ascent is a youth shelter located in Cambridge, Ontario. This youth shelter is a refuge for teenagers and youg adults to live peacefully and heal. With ribbon windows on the east facade, residents would have a view out to the forest surrounding them, as well as fill the space with daylight. Throughout the the ramp leading into the house, as well as inside the house, residents experience a forest of thin copper columns, mirroring the forest landacape.
Southwest Elevation
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Ground Floor Plan Second Floor Plan
Section aa Section bb 29
moment allow Along interactions with vistors
EASE
1B Design Studio | Library
Situated in busy streets of downtown Toronto, Ease is a library for the community to catch a moment of peace and become emersed in a labyrinth of stories. The floor to ceiling bookshelves allow glimpes into the many layers of the library with cutouts, which also function as seating. Along the north facade of the building is a community kitchen and vegetable garden to allow interactions between visitors. The cafe provides indoor semi private and outdoor seating, with views to the Joel Weeks Parks. The large windows on all facades allow the library to be filled with natural daylight, reducing the need for too much artificial light. Ease offers moments for vistors to appreciate the city surrounding them as well as the tranquil within the library itself.
Second Level
Ground Level
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Section bb
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North Elevation
Section aa 37
PROJECT A
Skating Rink and Arena | Leduc, AB
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PROJECT B
VOSH Office | Fort Saskatchewan, AB
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Located in Kitchener, ON, Porifera is an urban development proposal that aims to revive the surrounding 500m radius of Borden Station and improve residents’ quality of life through a diverse set of strategies and focuses. The proposal is divided into 5 main design principles: restoration of the floodplain, providing recreational spaces for community engagement, centralizing retail opportunities and local businesses, improving social aid, and affordable housing for the low-income population. Through the inclusion of a variety of social amenities and barrier removals related to transportation, income, and policies, Porifera aims to design in a responsive manner to the needs and interests of the community by addressing the local demographic. It aims to promote commercial and housing opportunities for local residents, while actively engaging in the revitalization of the floodplain. This is reinforced through a direct focus towards the low-income and homeless population, which is targeted utilizing a variety of affordable housing and shelter approaches.
Porifera
3A Design Studio | ION Station Urban Development
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Thanks! a245shah@uwaterloo.ca +1 (647) 202 7319
