DIGITAL PORTFOLIO OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Toronto, ON Durham College Oshawa, ON
Graduated with honors and transfer credits to OCADU
Drafting - Interior Planing | Certificate | May 2011 - July 2011 Professional Drafting Skills
Professional Practice Design Within Reach Toronto, ON Freelance Ca & US Jentry Chin Designs Toronto East, ON OCAD University Toronto, ON Niche Decor Aurora, ON Humber College Toronto, ON
Durham College Elte Oshawa, ON ON Toronto North,
Visual Assistant | March 2016 |- Present palinq2010@gmail.com 190 Ice Palace Cresc, Oshawa, L1L 0H2 (relocating) | (647) 309-2620 Space planing and merchandise studio showroom constantly to maintain DWR standards in the US Provide floor plans and renders to clients and account executives Manage the studio by creating advertising posters, store inventory, and manage other studio needs
Interior Designer | December 2015 - Present
Planing the layout of bars, kitchens, roof tops, and living areas within existing building parameters Applicable SKILLS Follow the International Building code or the Ontario Building Code for proper renovations Photoshop In-Design | Illustrator | AutoCAD | Revit | Sketch-up | 3ds Max | Drafting | Knowledge Provide floor |plans, sections, and 3D renderings to clients
of OBC | Knowledge of Universal Design standards | Knowledge in Ergonomics | LEED applicant Designer Assistant | Dec 2014 - January 2016 Contribute to designer’s ideas to merchandise furniture showrooms at Klaus, W-Studio, and Tusch Seating Visually design house renovations in Don Mills Area EDUCATION Support team with designs made in AutoCAD and Revit, as well as photo-realistic designs
Environmental Design - Interior Architecture | Degree | Sept 2013 - April 2016 Temporary Junior | August 2015 - November 2015 ARIDO validation andDesigner minor thesis in Architecture
Planing and designing for Golf Course renovation and bathroom renovations for residential housing Provide consultations and| furniture advice Interior in-home Decoration | Diploma Jan 2012 - April 2013 Support team 3D renderings for credits residential projects Graduated withwith honors and transfer to OCADU
Sales Associate & Decorator Consultant | March 2013 - August 2015 Drafting - Interior Planing | Certificate | May - July 2011and linens Interact with customers and designers that look for 2011 high-end furniture Professional Skillsto advice customers in their decisions Be aware of Drafting new trends Merchandise accessories and bedding department
Internships Practice Professional OCAD U Design Within Reach Toronto, ON Toronto, ON IDC Toronto, ON Freelance Ca & US Andrew & Richard Design Toronto, ON Jentry Chin Designs Toronto East, ON Remax Toronto East, ON Niche Decor Aurora, ON
Volunteer and active participant GradEX 101 ED Show | April-May 2016 Visual Assistant | March 2016 - at Present
Participating committees designing ceiling installation floor DWR standards in the US Space planingin and merchandise studiothe showroom constantly ofto5th maintain Member floor of the lighting in charge of the 5th floor Environmental Design section Provide plans and commite renders to clients and account executives Manage the studio by creating advertising posters, store inventory, and manage other studio needs
Volunteer at IIDEX Show | December 2015 Help hand out winning certificates2015 and guide judges through each booth Interior Designer | December - Present
Help andthediscuss the IIDEX 2015 Planing layout winners of bars,ofkitchens, roof tops, and living areas within existing building parameters Follow the International Building code or the Ontario Building Code for proper renovations Space | July 2012and 3D renderings to clients Provide Planner floor plans, sections, Interact with Andrew and his team to organize their showroom Designer Assistant Dec 2014in -the January 2016 of the showroom Apply space planning |techniques arrangement Contribute to designer’s ideas to merchandise furniture showrooms at Klaus, W-Studio, and Tusch Seating Staging | March 2012 Visually design house renovations in Don Mills Area Apply AutoCAD anddesigns Sketch-up techniques to provide a floor planasproposal Support team with made in AutoCAD and Revit, as well photo-realistic designs Interact with real state associates to decide the concept direction of the showroom
Temporary Junior Designer | August 2015 - November 2015
Planing and designing for Golf Course renovation and bathroom renovations for residential housing Provide in-home consultations and furniture advice Support team with 3D renderings for residential projects
References Elte Toronto North, ON
Sales Associate & Decorator Consultant | March 2013 - August 2015 Available upon request Interact with customers and designers that look for high-end furniture and linens Be aware of new trends to advice customers in their decisions Merchandise accessories and bedding department
Design Within Reach Toronto, ON OCAD University Toronto, ON Freelance Humber College Ca & US Toronto, ON Durham College Oshawa, ON Jentry Chin Designs Toronto East, ON Niche Decor Aurora, ON Design Within Reach Toronto, ON Elte Toronto North, ON Freelance Ca & US
Visual Assistant | March 2016 - Present
EDUCATION Space planing and merchandise studio showroom constantly to maintain DWR standards in the US Provide floor plans and renders to clients and account executives Environmental Design - Interior Architecture | Degree | Sept 2013 - April 2016 Manage the studio by creating advertising posters, store inventory, and manage other studio needs ARIDO validation and minor thesis in Architecture Interior Designer | December 2015 - Present Interior Decoration Diploma | Jan - April 2013 Planing the layout of |bars, kitchens, roof 2012 tops, and living areas within existing building parameters Graduated honors and transfer OCADUBuilding Code for proper renovations Follow the with International Building codecredits or thetoOntario Provide floor plans, sections, and 3D renderings to clients
Drafting - Interior Planing | Certificate | May 2011 - July 2011 Designer Assistant | Dec 2014 - January 2016 Professional Drafting Skills
Contribute to designer’s ideas to merchandise furniture showrooms at Klaus, W-Studio, and Tusch Seating Visually design house renovations in Don Mills Area Support team with designs made in AutoCAD and Revit, as well as photo-realistic designs
Temporary Junior Designer | August 2015 - November 2015
Planing and designing for Golf Course renovation and bathroom renovations for residential housing Professional Practice Provide in-home consultations and furniture advice Support team with |3DMarch renderings residential projects Visual Assistant 2016for - Present
Space planing and merchandise studio showroom constantly to maintain DWR standards in the US Sales Associate & Decorator Consultant | March 2013 - August 2015 Provide floor plans and renders to clients and account executives Interact with customers and designers that look for high-end furniture and linens Manage the studio by creating advertising posters, store inventory, and manage other studio needs Be aware of new trends to advice customers in their decisions Merchandise accessories and bedding Interior Designer | December 2015department - Present Planing the layout of bars, kitchens, roof tops, and living areas within existing building parameters Follow the International Building code or the Ontario Building Code for proper renovations Provide floor plans, sections, and 3D renderings to clients
Internships
Jentry Chin Designs OCADEast, U ON Toronto Toronto, ON IDC Niche Decor Toronto, Aurora, ON Andrew & Richard Design Toronto, Elte ON Toronto North, ON Remax Toronto East, ON
Designer Assistant | Dec 2014 - January 2016 Volunteer to and active participant at GradEXfurniture 101 EDshowrooms Show | April-May 2016 Contribute designer’s ideas to merchandise at Klaus, W-Studio, and Tusch Seating Participating in house committees designing the ceiling installation of 5th floor Visually design renovations in Don Mills Area Member team of thewith lighting commite of and the 5th floor Design section Support designs made inin charge AutoCAD Revit, as Environmental well as photo-realistic designs
Temporary | August 2015 Volunteer atJunior IIDEX Designer Show | December 2015 - November 2015
Planing andout designing Golf Course andthrough bathroom renovations for residential housing Help hand winning for certificates and renovation guide judges each booth Provide andIIDEX furniture Help andin-home discussconsultations winners of the 2015 advice Support team with 3D renderings for residential projects
Space Planner | July 2012 Sales & and Decorator Consultant March 2013 - August 2015 InteractAssociate with Andrew his team to organize| their showroom
Interact with planning customerstechniques and designers look for high-end furniture and linens Apply space in thethat arrangement of the showroom Be aware of new trends to advice customers in their decisions Merchandise accessories Staging | March 2012 and bedding department Apply AutoCAD and Sketch-up techniques to provide a floor plan proposal Interact with real state associates to decide the concept direction of the showroom
Internships OCAD U Toronto, ON IDC Toronto, ON Andrew & Richard Design Toronto, ON Remax Toronto East, ON
Volunteer and active participant at GradEX 101 ED Show | April-May 2016
References Participating in
committees designing the ceiling installation of 5th floor Member of the lighting commite in charge of the 5th floor Environmental Design section
Available upon request Volunteer at IIDEX Show | December 2015
Help hand out winning certificates and guide judges through each booth Help and discuss winners of the IIDEX 2015
Space Planner | July 2012
Interact with Andrew and his team to organize their showroom Apply space planning techniques in the arrangement of the showroom
Staging | March 2012
Apply AutoCAD and Sketch-up techniques to provide a floor plan proposal Interact with real state associates to decide the concept direction of the showroom
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4/9
• STEPS THROUGH THE HARBOUR FRONT
OCAD UNIVERSITY • ARCHITECTURE THESIS
10/13
• BREATHING HOUSE
OCAD UNIVERSITY • RESIDENTIAL
14/17
• THE SENSES HOTEL
OCAD UNIVERSITY • RETAIL & HOSPITALITY
18/19
• OFFICE RENOVATION
OCAD UNIVERSITY • MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
20/23
• GOLF COURSE RENOVATION
PROFESSIONAL • NICHE DECOR • INTERIOR DESIGNER
24/25
• BATHROOM RENOVATION
PROFESSIONAL • NICHE DECOR • INTERIOR DESIGNER
26/27
• DON MILLS HOUSE
PROFESSIONAL • JENTRY CHIN DESIGNS • ARCHITECTURE
28/29
• LEXUS COMPETITION
COMPETITION • LEXUS • MODELING DESIGN
30/31
• COLLECTION OF WORK
PROFESSIONAL • FREELANCE • INTERIOR DESIGNER • DWR
CAD•REVIT•PHOTOSHOP
STEPS THROUGH THE HARBOUR FRONT The goal of this project is to solve the lack of connection between communities, location, and architecture by using sustainable solutions with the help of technology. I selected the Harbourfront as my potential site because it is in the core of Downtown Toronto, and it is right by the lake which is a natural resource in the city. I decided to use stairs as my intervention because it creates transition between spaces and movement within its structural form connecting buildings and landscape as one. I connected the existing buildings through the use of small steps that creates the landscape form. These steps get higher as it approach the new intervention, a building mimicking the surroundings. In one side of this construction, the amphitheater was placed, half cover and half expose, this allows public access and proper use of it all year around using as much natural light as possible. On the other end facing the lake, the dining/lounge area is found with large amount of windows to allow light to penetrate almost all day and prevent wind from coming inside. This area provides a total view of the site while been inside creating a different experience for the user.
PRAGMATICS AND AESTHETICS:
Stairs had been used for many cultures for different reasons, one of the most important ones in terms of this project is the use of them to create transitions between spaces. By creating movement with its structural function, it provides to the user a smooth transition between the busy Queens Quay, the Main Building, the Amphitheater, the Lounge area, and the lake itself. Making this not only a physical transition, but a psychological change from the stress to the harmony and peace that nature brings.
WHY STAIRS?
The stairs can be display with different dimensions to create communal seating areas
It can also create interior spaces within its negative space
In past cultures and religions stairs were also used for creating a phenomenological approach to a template or an important structure of the same magnitude. In the pyramids or the Maya’s structures we find stairs that were used as portals that allows passenger to travel beyond the present world, where they projected spiritual rise or created an entrance to the under world. For this thesis, I wanted to propose the feeling of balance between our world and the natural world that can be achieve by climbing up; and I also wanted to create a more deeply connection between the structure and the beautiful lake that surrenders Toronto which will be achieve by following the stairs underground. Another reason why the creation of stairs for this site is so important, is health. We find ourself surrounded by traffic, stress, and work in a big city like Toronto; for this reason, I wanted to create something that can attract people also for how beneficial it can be for them. By climbing stairs, it is scientifically proven that it help us protect against high blood pressure, and it helps exercise our bonds and muscles improving strength and most importantly improving mental health.
PRAGMATICS AND AESTHETICS: CONNECTIONS When living in a big and busy city like Toronto, we tend to concentrate only in our small bubble of work, friends, and family; leaving outside the beauty that this city can bring us in terms of architecture and landscape. Through my years wondering around the city, I realized the lack of physical communication between spaces within the city and how pushed away is the nature of the lake that surrounds Toronto. I wanted to approach this issue through Interconnections because it can be one of the most natural and dynamic ways of involving society into the landscape. To achieve this I needed to consider: 1. A space to encourage communication or interaction between strangers 2. A space that can provide a sense of comfort and safety 3. A reason for people to visit the space 4. A reason for people to stay in the space 5. A space that is welcoming and accessible for everyone Following these guides I though of a mechanism of stairs that can connect all the environments provided by the site and creating joy and wonder at the same time. I also wanted to add an indoor-outdoor amphitheater to attract viewers to the space during summer and winter season by allowing them to see the beauty that Toronto has to offer and not enclosing them. In addition, this site needed a space that force people from all ages and communities to mix, this would be the bases for the creation of a restaurant that provides an excuse for interaction between users.
FLOOR PLANS AND CROSS-SECTION
DETAILED CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
FRONT SECTION AND RENDERS
THE SENSE HOTEL
CAD•REVIT•PHOTOSHOP
For this project it was required to work in pairs and renovate a building in Queen St. to fit the standards of a Hotel. Because this is such a busy street and Toronto has many Hotels, we wanted to create a get-away space that invites not only the tourism, but also the locals that are looking to relax without leaving the city. This “white hotel” consists of many spaces that are shades of white and off-white to create a calm and serene feeling. Other areas of the hotel focus on a certain sense, such as sound, sight, smell, taste or touch. The intricate facade plays with light and shadow to render exquisite patterns on the hotel interior throughout all 3 floors. The entire third level is dedicated to the Spa and outdoor patio used for the public and the people staying in the hotel as well.
A COLLECTION OF PLANS
Site Plan Key 1/16” = 1’ - 0” 1:200
First Floor 1/8” = 1’ - 0” 1:100
Second Floor 1/8” = 1’ - 0” 1:100
Third Floor 1/8” = 1’ - 0” 1:100
Daniela Bratu & Alin Ropero
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BREATHING HOUSE
CAD•REVIT•PHOTOSHOP
This project was inspired in the concept of Breathing as a method of relaxation. The client used for this project suffers from Social Anxiety, which created a conflict between the psychological issues of this illness and the busy street where the house is located. Breathing is something that allow us to live, and its one of the most important parts of Yoga as a discipline. To achieve this sensation in the design of the house, I used a system created by a group of Industrial Designers from University of California that uses an element called Bio-Metal. This material which joins two main metals, Copper and Steel, is very flexible and reacts with heat and wind. Bio-Metal expands when temperatures go above +10C, and contracts when it goes below 10 degrees. Using this material and technique, I designed a skin that surrounds the house creating this dynamism of movement within a rigid structure. This house was analyzed from a design aspect and a construction aspect following the building code regulations in Ontario.
FIRST FLOOR ROOF
TF
MW
5'-2"
4'-9"
21'-8"
LAUNDRY
25'-8
"
CTW STEEL BEAM STEEL BEAM
8'-0"
WF
DN
7'-8"
STUDIO AREA
CTW
11'-1"
COLUMN SUPPORTING VERTICAL LOADS
39'-0"
15'-6"
WF
MW
C
17'-4"
BEDROOM
MW
24'-9"
- BIO METAL SYSTEM OVER EXISTING BRICK - INSULATION TYPE: COTTON BAST 3.5 INCH
14'-4"
CTW
W/C
WF
MW
CTW TF
DRY
MASTER BATHROOM
INSU
BIO-METAL SYSTEM
MW
MAS
22'-3"
LOA
3 SECOND FLOOR PLAN WITH STRUCTURAL FINISHES A SCALE: 1/8
CON MW
MAS
CTW
CUR
DW
DRY
PW
PAR
WO
STE
CUR TF WF
GRE
A COLLECTION OF INTERIOR RENDERS
26'-5"
26'-5"
STEEL BEAM
LIVING ROOM AREA
38'-7"
WF
MW
DN
C WOOD JOIST 5" APART
15'-0"
C
CTW
24'-8"
WF 14'-2"
14'-5"
KITCHEN AREA
DRY WALL
CTW
PATIO
MW
CTW - BIO METAL SYSTEM OVER DRY WALL EXISTING BRICK - INSULATION TYPE: COTTON BASTINSULATION 3.5 INCH
CTW
MWWALL LOAD BEARING
22'-3"
A
CTW
SCALE: 1/8
CURTAIN WALL WITH THERMAL SYSTEM
MW
MW
MASONRY RED BRICK CURTAIN WALL WITH THERMAL SYSTEM
DW
DRY WALL
PW
A SCALE: 1/8 PARTITION WALL 4" THICK
3
WOOD JOIST STEEL BEAMS
WOOD JOIST
CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM OF BIO-METAL
STEEL BEAMS
WF C
GREY OAK WOOD FLORING GREY CONCRETE
TF WF
GREY TILE FLOORING
CONCRETE FO MW
MASONRY RE
CTW
CURTAIN WAL
DW
DRY WALL
PW
PARTITION WA WOOD JOIST
STEEL BEAMS
GREY OAK WOOD FLORING
PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS C
MASONRY / E
22'-3"
SECOND FLOOR PLAN WITH STRUCTURAL FINISHES
DRY WALL PARTITION WALL 4" THICK
GREY TILE FLOORING
DRY WALL INSULATION
LOAD BEARIN
CTW
PW
CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM OF BIO-METAL
TF MASTER BATHROOM
DW
TF
MW
BIO-METAL SYSTEM
CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL
48'-5"
CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL 2 FIRST FLOOR PLANRED WITHBRICK STRUCTURAL FINISHES MASONRY MW
COLUMN SUPPORTING VERTICAL LOADS
CTW
LOAD BEARING WALL
BIO-METAL SYSTEM
MASONRY / EXISTING BRICK
W/C
MASONRY / EXISTING BRICK WF
INSULATION 21'-0" MW
14'-4"
- INSULATION TYPE: COTTON BAST 3.5 INCH
1'-1"
1'-0" 25'-11"
MW CTW
11'-1"
24'-9"
UP
DW
1 BASEMENT PLAN WITH STRUCTURAL FINISHES A SCALE: 1/8
5'-2"
STUDIO AREA BEDROOM
13'-10"
39'-0"
UP
COLUMN SUPPORTING VERTICAL LOADS
39'-0"
LOAD BEARING WALL
15'-6"
WF
WF
DN
MW
WF
DINING AREA
STAIRS TO THE FIRST FLOOR ONLY
C
"
STEEL BEAM
8'-0"
DW
WOOD JOIST 5" APART
25'-8
CTW STEEL BEAM
17'-4"
1'-10"
31'-3"
13'-4"
MW
15'-6"
STEEL BEAM
LOAD BEARING WALLS
TF LAUNDRY
7'-8"
ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM
FIRST FLOOR ROOF
21'-8"
STEEL BEAM
STORAGE AND MECHANICAL FLOOR C
- BIO METAL SYSTEM OVER EXISTING BRICK - INSULATION TYPE: COTTON BAST 3.5 INCH
DW
31'-4"
MW
CTW
MW
2'-2"
STEEL BEAM STEEL BEAM
1'-2"
4'-9"
21'-4"
MW 24'-1"
6'-8"
- CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL - INSULATION TYPE: COTTON BAST 3.5 INCH
5'-8"
6'-8"
MW
21'-9"
CURTAIN WAL
GREY CONCRETE
TF
GREY TILE FL
WF
GREY OAK WO
C
GREY CONCR
OFFICE RENOVATION
CAD•OBC
This project focused on OBC matters and proper installation of power controls and air conducts in commercial buildings. The office space takes place on a building in downtown Toronto where renovations where required for better understanding and planing within Ontario’s matters. All the equipments and light appliances where classify and selected following realistic quotes and specifications. In addition to mechanical charts and information, OBC tables and analysis was required.
GOLF COURSE RENOVATION
CAD•REVIT•PHOTOSHOP
At Niche Decor, I worked along side with Jean (main designer of the firm) to create a good proposal for the renovation of this Golf Course in King City, Ontario. The client wanted to renovate the two main event rooms, the grill and bar area, the outdoor bar, and the roof. I took the part involving the interior renovation where the need of materiality knowledge as well as space planing was required. For this interior area, we tried to maintain a low budget without compromising the design; we decided to create a wood pattern along the walls of the main event room, to look more sophisticate and appropriate for weeding and business events. We also decided to create a manly elegant environment for this room to change the industrial feel that the rest of the building has. For the grill, we tried to play with the natural light provided and bring the design to a more industrial and simple style because this grill would only be used for those who are playing or watching golf and need to take a break and relax. This project was successfully approved and started the renovations last spring of 2016.
PHOTO-REALISTIC RENDER OF EVENT ROOM
PHOTO-REALISTIC RENDER OF GRILL AND PLANS
PHOTO-REALISTIC RENDER OF GRILL AND ELEVATION
RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM RENOVATION
CAD • 3DS MAX • PHOTOSHOP
A residential project at Niche Decor where Jean (main designer) and I were involve in all the aspect of design and finishes selection of this two bathroom renovations. The client was located in Pickering, Ontario, and had a house that was built in the 2000 with a Colonial Spanish style. Her goal for 2016 where to start advertising the house for sale, but it needed to be upgraded to fit today’s style. For the powder room, we created a warm neutral palette of colors to fit better the living and kitchen area that wasn’t going to be renovated. The space was very limited, so we needed to design an appropriate vanity and shower that perfectly fits the space and makes it look bigger than it is. For the master bathroom, we had freedom in terms of color palette and finishes because the client was planing to also renovate the bedroom at some point, so we decided to go with a cold neutral palette, simple edged finishes, and italian appliences. This project was successfully approved and started renovating in December 2015.
COMPILATION OF PLANS
DON MILLS HOUSE
REVIT • PHOTOSHOP
The project was started and produced between Jentry, Jessi, and myself as a team proposal to be offered to developers to renovate this potential area from old to new without demolition. We found a house that was been sold for $900,000 and renovated it to bring it into the market at over 1.2 million. The materials used to renovate this house were selected by us taking in consideration Scandinavian style; one of the companies selected was Tilco used in tiles around the exterior and interior space. We wanted to give a modern Scandinavian aspect to the interior to be evaluated higher than the houses surrounding the area, as well as, to provide more visual space and natural light to the interior. The proposal was done in September of 2015, and approved in October of 2015.
LEXUS COMPETITION
RHINO • PHOTOSHOP
This competition was lounge along all Canada were one student from each university was going to be selected and send to the semi-finals. The design had to fit with the modular space in the Car’s exposition display in 2016 Montreal. The module had to show and emphasize the beauty of RX500, and it had to be designed at a low cost of no more than $5,000. I designed this module following the shape of Lexus (L), and accentuating the modern designs of the car in the background by the use of boxes 3d displayed. The colors selected were inspirited in their first car lounge of the RX500 where the exterior was white and the interior had a red leather finish.
COLLECTION OF DIFFERENT PROJ
JECTS MADE BETWEEN 2015/2016
LIVING ROOM DESIGN PROPOSAL (DWR) BAR DESIGN (FREELANCE)
ENTRANCE DESIGN PROPOSAL (DWR)
CONDO RENOVATION (DWR)
WAREHOUSE (FREELANCE)
CONTACT INFORMATION Alin Ropero (647) 309 2620 palinq2010@gmail.com