PORTFOLIO ALEX DOYI
Dated: April 30th, 2021 FIA Interiors & Architecture 90 Sumach Street, Suite 313 Toronto, ON. M5A 4R4 info@fiainteriors.com 416.844.3976 fiainteriors.com
Letter of Recommendation It is with pleasure that I offer this letter of recommendation on behalf of Alex Doyi. Alex was an outstanding intern during his co-op placement during the 2021 Winter Term, leaving an indelible mark on our firm. As a new hire within your firm, you can expect Alex to contribute exceptional rendering skills and a honed aesthetic to your designs. While working remotely during COVID-19, Alex demonstrated his ability to effectively self-govern and manage timelines. His skills far exceeded our expectations of a second year student. Most notable were Alex’s trained eye, ability to interpret subtle cues from clients, ability to communicate his design intent, and ability to meet rigid timelines. On a technical level, Alex’s CAD and Revit skills met our expectations - he was able to produce base drawing packages and learned quickly from the feedback he received. I have the utmost confidence that his skills will develop quickly as he is eager to learn, and is a quick study.
Sincerely,
Erika Floysvik Founder and Manager Principal
CURRICULUM VITAE SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere Pro After Effects Lightroom
3D Production Rhinoceros 6 AutoCAD Sketchup Revit V-Ray Blender 3D Printing
Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Powerpoint
Manual Skills Hand-drafting Model-making
EDUCATION Candidate for Bachelors of Architecture - Second Year University of Waterloo School of Architecture Ontario Secondary School Diploma Westlane Secondary School
2019 - Present Cambridge, Ontario 2015 - 2019 Niagara Falls, Ontario
WORK EXPERIENCE FIA Interiors and Architecture Student Intern
January 2021 - April 2021 Toronto, Ontario
Niagara Parks - Table Rock Center Food service employee
2016 - 2020 Niagara Falls, Ontario
DISTINCTIONS Excellent Academic Standing University of Waterloo, for an academic average of 80%+
2019 - Present
Outstanding Design Work in 2A Design Studio Granted for the highest grade average in 2A Studio
2020
President’s Entrance Scholarship University of Waterloo, for an entrance average of 90% to 94.9%
2019
McPhie Family Scholarship University of Waterloo, granted based on entrance portfolio and interview
2019
adoyi@uwaterloo.ca
(289) 990-3765
SSPANNING explores the idea of bridge as a building within the context of a student residence. Designed for the University of Waterloo, SSPANNING acts a connective link between the Mackenzie King Village and St Jerome’s University through its suspension over Laurel Creek. Circulation plays a driving role in the building, infl uencing the gradual rise and fall of the public floors to create a natural flow of movement along its center.
The building is able to take advantage of these elevation changed by creating sectional moments within the building, while also being surrounded by the trees and creek on the exterior, insuring a dynamic and lively atmosphere. While the building is suspended, outdoor spaces of varying scales are created through the use of accessible rooftops, allowing for an ‘above the trees’ experience for students to occupy.
Tenants of the building inhabit the secure upper floors which contain generous communal spaces for cooking and dining. This encourages a sense of community amongst the residents, while also teaching them good living habits as they learn to live independently.
RECTANGLE
SEPARATE PROGRAM
RESIDENCE LOUNGE WORK
PUSH RESIDENCE
ELEVATE OVER CREEK
2A Design Studio Fall 2020 in collaboration with Jordana Polera
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FOURTH PLAN
THIRD PLAN
SECOND PLAN
GROUND PLAN
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ENTRANCE SECTION - AA
RAMP SECTION - BB
MIDDLE SECTION - CC
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STRUCTURE SECTION
STAIR SECTION
RAMP SECTION
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CREEK VIEW
UP RAMP VIEW
DOWN RAMP VIEW
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AXONOMETRIC
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EXPLODED STRUCTURE
STEEL CONNECTION
STEEL TO WOOD TRANSITION
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Situated in Norway along the Lyngen Fjords, The Cabin is a near net-zero building that creates a comfortable living environment in an extreme cold climate. Using super-insulated walls, passive lighting and ventilation, as well as a water-pump and solar panels, The Cabin is able to function with no additional energy or fuel from other resources. Located next to a dive site, The Cabin allows the researchers quick access to the water where they can easily go back and forth between their research and work space.
Despite the small space, The Cabin is able to provide the researchers with their own private dwelling, with plenty of room through the use of integrated furniture and storage throughout the building.
1B Enviromental Design Winter 2020 in collaboration with Jordana Polera
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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SECTION A-A
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UTILITY SHED
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LIVING SPACE
ENERGY AND WATER SYSTEMS 1. Submersible Water Pump 2. Supply Line 3. Air Pump 4. 370 gallon Water Tank 5. Compost Toilet 6. Grey Water Tank 7. Grey Water Landfill Exhaust 8. PV Solar Farm 9. Solar Battery and Inverter 10. Closed Looped Electric Radiant Floor Heating 11. Masonry Heater
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WALL ASSEMBLY
2x3 Frame Wall 2x6 Structural Stud Charred Timber Cladding Housewrap Furring Strips 1/2” OSB Sheathing 7 1/2” Cellulose Insulation OSB Fire Stop 1/2” OSB Sheathing 5 1/2” Cellulose Insulation 1/2” Drywall Birch Wood Interior Finish TOTAL R-VALUE: 48.1
WINDOW ASSEMBLY Fibreglass Window Frame 1/4” Low-E Argon Pane 1/2” Airspace 1/4” Low-E Argon Pane 1/2” Airspace 1/4” Low-E Argon Pane
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The Alcantara River Gorge in Sicily, Italy, exists due to a water stream which was able to erode a channel through the uniquely crystallized rock formations that were created by a local volcanic eruption. This resulted in remarkable ravines and gorges that draw tourists from all over the world. Wedged between two cliff edges, the ALCANTARA TOWER, aims to become an unobtrusive addition to an already extraordinary site.
1B Building Construction Winter 2020 in collaboration with Jordana Polera
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SHORT ELEVATION
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BUTTWELD CONNECTION 1. HSS 2. EQUAL TEE 3. WELD
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FOUNDATION 1. HSS 2. STEEL PLATE 3. STEEL BOLTS 4. CONCRETE FOUNDATION
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OVERHEAD VIEW
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STAIR VIEW
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Inspired by the form of the human hand, The Palm Pavilion utilizes local clay, wood, and corten steel to create a seamless gathering space located within the heart of the University of Waterloo campus. The pavilion is primarily carved into the ground as an act of restraint, being conscience to avoid environmental toll through material harvesting and transport. This carving allows the users to be enveloped by the clay, promoting a tactile relationship between the two. Soft clay is used for the walls and seating, while the ground is comprised of hard clay.
A sweeping retaining wall is created using corten steel to integrate with the existing colours while being environmentally resistant. These elements make up the central gathering circle and because of its open design, it is extremely versatile; being able to host both large and small scale gatherings. Coming out of the circle are a series of “finger” benches, which are able to provide more private seating while utilizing the shading of the surrounding trees.
2A Design Studio Fall 2020 in collaboration with Aaron Boville
PLAN
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SECTION
SMALL SECTION
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ORIENTATION
LUNAR NEW YEAR
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CAMPFIRE
ANNUAL CARVING
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CARVING WALL
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MORNING
SITE CONTEXT
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EXISTING CIRCULATION
PROPOSED CIRCULATION
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The Split Axis Library serves as a dual program building situated in conjunction with the West Toronto Rail Path in Canada. The building functions as both a library and a children’s learning center, hoping to create a space for discovery and information for all ages.
DIAGONAL AXIS PARK ACCESS
STREET PRESENCE
CONTOUR SPLIT-LEVELS
LEFT AXIS
RIGHT AXIS
TRAIN VIEW
PARK VIEW
1B Design Studio Winter 2020
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SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
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RAIL PATH VIEW
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KIDS’ VIEW
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NEXUS AURORA Summer 2020
Nexus Aurora is an open source team that worked together to design a city for 1 million inhabitants on Mars, as part of the annual “Mars Society: City State Design Competition.” Our proposal was presented at the 2020 International Mars Society Convention and won first place out of 175 entries. As a member of Nexus Aurora, I worked in conjunction with our engineers and artists to create presentation ready designs and assets for various project teams.
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Modeled and textured a production ready Mar’s Ascent Vehicle asset for use in promotional images, videos, and VR environment.
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FIA Interiors and Architecture Winter 2021
A collection of renderings created to present design concepts to clients
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Thank you for reading Feel free to contact me using the following: adoyi@uwaterloo.ca (289) 990-3765