2023 CATHERINE JIAXIN YAN PORTFOLIO

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CATHERINE JIAXIN YAN

BLA Candidate at the University of Guelph
2 REDON 4 9 15 18 22 25 26 27 31 29 CONCEPTUAL
METRO ESCAPE WINTER STATIONS
RESIDENCE PLANTING PLAN
SYNTHESIS
TECHNICAL
MILO
THE WARD DESIGN
SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN
PERSONAL
FUNCTIONAL GRADING PLAN DETAIL DRAWINGS PUBLIC PLAZA SITE ANALYSIS
conceptual
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REDON

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Congregate

REDON

Congregate, filtrate, and celebrate. These three terms define REDON’s concept. Situated at the heart of downtown Toronto Harbourfront, 318 Queen’s Quay, the cultural and historical context of the city initiated the design process. Throughout the history of the city, the Don River system has provided the GTA with both ecological and industrial benefits. However,

Filtrate

as a result of poor resource management, the river has suffered geophysical transformations leading to its current form. With this revitalization project, REDON emphasizes the holistic approaches to designing public spaces that create interpersonal connections with the natural world around us.

Applications

Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign Lumion

Completion

Dec 2022

Guelph, Ontario, CA

Celebrate

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REDON

Congregate, filtrate, and celebrate. These three terms define REDON’s concept. Situated at the heart of downtown Toronto Harbourfront, 318 Queen’s Quay, the cultural and historical context of the city initiated the design process. Throughout the history of the city, the Don River system has provided the GTA with both ecological and industrial benefits. However,

as a result of poor resource management, the river has suffered geophysical transformations leading to its current form. With this revitalization project, REDON emphasizes the holistic approaches to designing public spaces that create interpersonal connections with the natural world around us.

Applications

Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign Lumion

Completion

Dec 2022 Guelph, Ontario, CA

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REDON

Congregate, filtrate, and celebrate. These three terms define REDON’s concept. Situated at the heart of downtown Toronto Harbourfront, 318 Queen’s Quay, the cultural and historical context of the city initiated the design process. Throughout the history of the city, the Don River system has provided the GTA with both ecological and industrial benefits. However,

as a result of poor resource management, the river has suffered geophysical transformations leading to its current form. With this revitalization project, REDON emphasizes the holistic approaches to designing public spaces that create interpersonal connections with the natural world around us.

Applications Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign Lumion

Completion Dec 2022 Guelph, Ontario, CA

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METRO ESCAPE

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METRO ESCAPE

develop a re-design for the well-loved Paley Park in New York City. The concept development started with exploring the relationship between the people of New York City and the intricately constructed subway lines. There is a total of 36 lines and 472 stations across the entire New York City, each

and fluidity of transporting individuals around. Especially with the densely packed Manhattan Island, the subway system is able to match the needs of NYC residents. Thus, it inspired my design concept - to reflect and showcase the idea of fluid circulation in a limited space.

Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Apr 2022

Guelph, Ontario, CA

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METRO ESCAPE

For this project, I was tasked to develop a re-design for the well-loved Paley Park in New York City. The concept development started with exploring the relationship between the people of New York City and the intricately constructed subway lines. There is a total of 36 lines and 472 stations across the entire New York City, each

station is essential to the overall circulation and fluidity of transporting individuals around.

Especially with the densely packed Manhattan Island, the subway system is able to match the needs of NYC residents. Thus, it inspired my design concept - to reflect and showcase the idea of fluid circulation in a limited space.

Applications

Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Completion Apr 2022 Guelph, Ontario, CA

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METRO ESCAPE

For this project, I was tasked to develop a re-design for the well-loved Paley Park in New York City. The concept development started with exploring the relationship between the people of New York City and the intricately constructed subway lines. There is a total of 36 lines and 472 stations across the entire New York City, each

station is essential to the overall circulation and fluidity of transporting individuals around.

Especially with the densely packed Manhattan Island, the subway system is able to match the needs of NYC residents. Thus, it inspired my design concept - to reflect and showcase the idea of fluid circulation in a limited space.

Applications

Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Completion Apr 2022 Guelph, Ontario, CA

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METRO ESCAPE

For this project, I was tasked to develop a re-design for the well-loved Paley Park in New York City. The concept development started with exploring the relationship between the people of New York City and the intricately constructed subway lines. There is a total of 36 lines and 472 stations across the entire New York City, each

station is essential to the overall circulation and fluidity of transporting individuals around.

Especially with the densely packed Manhattan Island, the subway system is able to match the needs of NYC residents. Thus, it inspired my design concept - to reflect and showcase the idea of fluid circulation in a limited space.

Applications

Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Completion Apr 2022 Guelph, Ontario, CA

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WINTER STATIONS

The concept of WE [AR] is inspired by the Winter Stations design competition themeRadiance. This concept graphic package explores the idea of radiance as an entity that is achieved when a community gathers and recognize its full potential.

Rather than a physical installation, we venture into the realm of augmented reality to create an immersive and interactive experience for visitors.

WE[AR] is an interactive augmented reality installation that demonstrates the strength of solidarity in addressing social challenges. It encourages visitors to explore the installation at their own pace, striking up conversations with other visitors and, most importantly, becoming allies to these communities.

visit: winterstations.com/archive/wear/

On-going Applications

Completion

Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

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technical

MILO RESIDENCE COMPREHENSIVE PLANTING PLAN

This comprehensive planting plan conducts a thorough site analysis and proposes a planting design for the given site. The plans are displayed from a typical flow starting with pure diagramming to seasonal interests.

Applications

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Completion

Apr 2022

Guelph, Ontario, CA

Pure Diagramming

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Technical Planting Plan

Plant Schedule

Qty Key Botanical Name Common Name Size Conditions Remarks

Trees

1 AP Acer palmatum Japanese Maple 45mm WB To be handpicked by Landscape Architect

Acer saccharum ‘Endowment’ Sugar Maple 45mm WB Similar form

Amelanchier canadensis Canadian Serviceberry 45mm WB Similar form

Cornus florida ‘Cloud Nine’ Flowering Dogwood 35mm BBC To be handpicked by Landscape Architect

Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Honey Locust 60mm WB Similar form

Pinus strobus White Pine 100cm PT Similar form

Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir 150cm BBC Similar form

Deciduous Shrubs

Cornus sericea ‘Arctic Fire’ Arctic Fire Dogwood 50cm Bareroot Similar form

Deutzia gracilis Slender Deutzia 40cm CT Spring transplant

Hydrangea macrophylla French Hydrangea 3gal CT Similar form

Hydrangea paniculata Hydrangea Phantom 3gal CT Similar form

Ilex crotonta Dwarf Pagoda 50cm CT Spring transplant

Ilex verticillata Winterberry Holly 50cm Bareroot Similar form

Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet' Henry's Garnet Sweetspire 3gal CT Similar form

Syringa meyeri ‘Palabin‘ Dwarf Korean Lilac 7gal WB Similar form

Syringa patula Miss Kim' Miss Kim Lilac 3 WB Similar form

Evergreen Shrubs

Buxus microphylla ‘Golden Triumph’ Golden Triumph Boxwood 1gal CT Spring transplant

Euonymus fortunei ‘Vegetus’ Bigleaf Wintercreeper 2gal CT Spring transplant

Picea pungens Glauca Globosa Globe Blue Spruce 125cm WB Similar form

Photinia x fraseri Red Tip Photinia 3gl CT To be handpicked by Landscape Architect

Taxus chinensis Chinese Yew 2gal CT Similar form

Taxus media Wardii Ward's Yew 40cm 3gal Similar form

d Covers, Vines and Perennials

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' Purple Coneflower 1gal Potted Spring transplant

Pennisetum alopecuroides Dwarf Fountain Grass 2gal Potted Similar form

Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven Little Bluestem Grass 2gal Potted Similar form

Vinca minor Periwinkle 1gal Potted Spring transplant

AS Tc 3 PS 1 AC 3 PM 1 Ivirg 5 Ivert 1 Ef 7 Tm 2 Tm 1

Seasonal Interest Plan

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THE WARD DESIGN SYNTHESIS

The Ward is a historically rich neighbourhood located near downtown Guelph, Ontario. The objective of this assignment was to visualize a chosen site within the neighbourhood and conduct a thorough analysis of its physical, geographical, and cultural context. Following the analysis, we were asked to create an imagination sketch that visualizes the design solution.

Applications

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Completion

Nov 2022

Guelph, Ontario, CA

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Chosen Site CURRENT SITE
23 Vehicular circulation Vegetation Pedestrian circulation Sun path and shade Speed limits Bike path and storage Public art opportunities Public transit Bylaw requirements Cultural context Paving Children play area Softscape Slope New road Constraints Main activities Picnic benches Emergency vehicle access Main gathering space Noise buffer Water feature Site drainage Lighting at night Tactile paving Site contour Stage view Wind buffer Summer heat Winter heat Seating opportunity Planting area Programming space Curb cuts Buffer island Power line Interrelationships Sound projection Winter snow dumps Waste disposal
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN

a series of guidelines provided by the instructors where we are encouraged to find a creative solution for the given problems. Applications AutoCAD

25 LOADING AREA (ROZANSKI HALL) ASPHALT EX. CB EX. CB EX. CB REEK WALK CONCRETE PAVED SURFACE SITE ENTRANCE PERMEABLE CONCRETE UNIT PAVER WALKWAY (TYP) EMERGENCY SERVICES ROUTE REEK WALK CONCRETE PAVED SURFACE BARRIER CURB CROSSWALK (TYP) FLUSH CURB CROSSWALK (TYP) EMERGENCY SERVICES ROUTE (6M WIDE) PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY DROP-OFF LAY-BY LANDSCAPED MEDIAN RAIN GARDEN FOR STORMWATER COLLECTION STORAGE BOLLARDS SPACED 1.60m ON-CENTRE (TYP) TACTILE MATTING AT LENGTH LAY-BY AREA ALL TURNS (TYP) (TYP) CONCRETE BARRIER CURB GROUNDCOVER PLANTINGS FLUSH CURB AROUND CONCRETE SEATING RECYCLING BINS STREETLIGHT POST TYP CONCRETE SEATING LANDSCAPE AREA PLANTING BED RAMP STARTS HERE RAMP ENDS HERE STEPS UP TO ACCESS PATIO LANDSCAPE AREA LANDSCAPE AREA LANDSCAPE AREA LANDSCAPE AREA WITH INTEGRATED SEATING STRUCTURES LANDSCAPE AREA LANDSCAPE AREA WITH INTEGRATED SEATING STRUCTURES STEPS DOWN TO ACCESS PATIO SEATING STRUCTURE GARBAGE COLLECTION LANDSCAPE AREA LANDSCAPE AREA LIMIT OF RAMP ENDS HERE RECYCLING BINS CONCRETE PATIO (TYP) CONCRETE PATIO (TYP) PERMEABLE CONCRETE UNIT PAVER WALKWAY (TYP) EXTENT OF BICYCLE SHELTER RECYCLING BINS BUILDING ENTRANCE BUILDING ENTRANCE BUILDING ENTRANCE PROPOSED TREE (TYP) PROPOSED TREE (TYP) PROPOSED TREE (TYP) EXTERIOR LIGHTING (TYP) EXTERIOR LIGHTING (TYP) EXTERIOR LIGHTING (TYP) ADIRONDACK CHAIRS TYP CONCRETE RETAINING WALL CONCRETE RAMP CONCRETE RETAINING WALL WOODEN PERGOLA EXTENT OF BICYCLE SHELTER EXISTING WALKWAY TO REMAIN RAMP STARTS HERE ASK MARK OR AFSHIN WHAT PROP. CB PROP. CB PROP. CB PROP. CB PROP. CB PROP. CB PROP. CB PROP. CB PROP. CB PROP. CB TONAL PAVING BAND 0.20M WIDE (TYP) 1:200 SCALE ALL UNITS IN METERS 05 15 2 10 TRUENORTH UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH 86 TRENT LN GUELPH, ON N1G 1M8 SITE PLAN LEGEND DATE ISSUE BY Jan 17, 2023 Issued for site plan approval CY ROZANSKI PARKING LOT REDEVELOPMENT L1.2 MARK ZUZINJAK AFSHIN ASHARI CLIENTS CATHERINE (JIAXIN) YAN DESIGNER EXISTING PAVING STONE EXISTING SOD AREA EXISTING RETAINING WALL LIMIT OF WORK EXISTING CATCH BASIN KEY N.T.S TRUENORTH
We were tasked to provide a schematic design for one of the University of Guelph’s parking lots. The redesigned space follows Completion Jan 2022 Guelph, Ontario, CA

TRENT LANE EX. ASPHALT (100.86) TC (100.80) BC (101.04) TC (100.98) BC

TAKE-HOME ASSIGNMENT #2

EXISTING CURB EXISTING GUTTER EXISTING CURB

EXISTING GUTTER STOPS HERE

FUNCTIONAL GRADING PLAN

TC (100.46) BC (100.31)

(100.25)

100.74

RIM = (100.97) (101.45) TC (101.39) BC (101.35) (101.26) (101.21)

(101.06)

99.83

(101.00) (101.24)

(101.25) TC (100.22) BC (100.07)

(101.23)

(101.48) (101.32)

(101.50) (101.25)

(101.22)

(101.26) 101.25 101.20 101.31

(100.64)

(101.29) 101.27

(101.25) (101.25) (101.25)

FIRE HALL

101.17

101.00 101.25 101.50 101.25 100.25

(99.75) (99.75)

101.25 (100.25)

EXISTING CONCRETE WALKWAY EXISTING CONCRETE WALKWAY EXISTING RISER (1) EXISTING CONCRETE WALKWAY (101.25)

(101.54) (101.21) (101.25)

(100.00) (100.00) (100.00)

(101.00)

100.95 101.09 101.00 100.82 100.86 100.87 FLUSH CURB STARTS HERE

101.21 101.11

100.05 100.03 99.80 TC (99.73) BC (99.58)

TS 101.25 BC (99.84) BC (99.77) BC (99.69) TC (99.76) BC (99.61)

(101.36)

(101.25)

(100.75) (100.75) (100.75) (101.00)

+100.87 BS 100.05

EXISTING MH RIM 101.31

(100.50) (100.50) (100.50) (100.50)

101.32 101.15 EXISTING TREE +100.27

ramps and sidewalks following the AODA standards, retaining walls, patios, rain gardens, and retention ponds. Applications AutoCAD

5.0% 5.0%

101.00 100.75 100.50 100.25 (100.25)

(101.26) TC (101.20) BC (101.36) (101.24) BC (99.92)

5.0% (100.25)

BLACKWOOD HALL

(100.75)

EX. PLANTING 100.00 100.06 100.26 2.9% EXISTING SIDEWALK SLOPE SIGNAGE (108.84) 100.90 BC (100.12) BC (99.97) TC (99.79) BC (99.64) TC (100.02) BC (99.87) TC (100.70) BC (100.55) 101.80 101.85 (101.19) +100.77 +100.77 +100.87 +101.11 +100.11 TW 101.82 BW 101.22 +101.22 5.0% 101.00 100.75 100.50 TW 101.27 BW 100.67 TW 101.41 BW 100.81 TW 101.73 BW 100.93 TW 101.82 BW 100.07 TW 100.87 BW 100.27 TW 101.50 BW 101.07 TW 101.50 BW 101.12 TW 101.50 BW 101.31 TW 100.83 BW 100.83 TW 101.25 BW 100.25 TW 101.02 BW 100.03 TW 101.44 BW 100.50 TW 101.14 BW 100.25 TW 101.25 BW 100.05 TW 101.25 BW 100.44 RELOCATED FH HP OF PROPOSED BERM GUARDRAIL TO BE PROVIDED BOTTOM OF RAMP STARTS HERE RAMP ENDS HERE 101.00 100.25 100.25 100.25 100.50 100.50 101.25 101.50 GUARDRAIL ENDS HERE GUARDRAIL STARTS HERE ISSUE DATE NAME TH ASSIGNMENT #2 CY NOV 3

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As part of an assignment submission criteria, we had to provide a functional grading plan with the required elements for the proposed site. Elements include Completion Sept 2022 Guelph, Ontario, CA
CATHERINE (JIAXIN) YAN LARC*2410 CLIENT: MARK ZUZINJAK SITE: OLD FIRE HALL BUILDING LEGEND 3 1 ISSUED 0 6m L0.1 1:200 SCALE 101.33 MANHOLE CATCH BASIN EXISTING TREE FIRE HYDRANT HIGH POINT EXISTING CONTOUR EXISTING ELEVATION PROPOSED CONTOUR PROPOSED ELEVATION CB MH EX. FH HP BOTTOM OF CURB BC TOP OF CURB TC BOTTOM OF WALL BW TOP OF WALL TW BOTTOM STEP BS TOP STEP TS BOTTOM OF RAMP BR TOP OF RAMP TR PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK PROPOSED WOODEN PATIO PROPOSED CONCRETE RETAINING WALL EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK PROPOSED METAL GUARD RAIL EX TREE EXISTING TREE TO BE REMOVED EXISTING TREE TO BE REMOVED 8R EXISTING TREE TO BE REMOVED EXISTING TREE TO BE REMOVED EXISTING TREE TO BE REMOVED HANDRAIL TO BE PROVIDED HANDRAIL TO BE PROVIDED NOTE 1.5M X 1.5M LANDING AT CORNERS EXISTING SOD AREA UNTOUCHED
OLD FIRE HALL PROPOSED GRADING PLAN

DETAIL DRAWINGS

Applications

Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign

Completion

Mar 2022

Guelph, Ontario, CA

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Hand-drawn details are chosen from around the University of Guelph campus to practice observation, detailing skills, and construction knowledge.
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SITE INVENTORY

- VEGETATION & SUN and WIND

PUBLIC PLAZA SITE ANALYSIS

The projec t site was set in front of the University of Guelph’s Atheltic Centre, and the objective of this project was to create a series of analysis diagrams and a final functional diagram that will ultimately assist in creating an alternative conceptual design. The new plaza will encourage the usage of the public space in front of the surrounding to enrich the landscape and provide a rest area for the public. With the proposed plaza, the intention is to create a welcoming and well-circulated space with seating areas for visitors of all ages.

Applications

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Completion

Nov 2022 Guelph, Ontario, CA

SITE INVENTORY

- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

SITE INVENTORY

- VEHICLE ACCESS

SITE INVENTORY

- NOISE

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SITE INVENTORY - VEGETATION - VEHICLE ACCESS SITE INVENTORY
- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS SITE INVENTORY - NOISE SITE INVENTORY
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DIAGRAM
personal

VIEWS OF A DRAGON FRUIT

Applications

Handdrawn

Completion

Sept 2021

Guelph, Ontario, CA

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This series of dragon fruit drawings is an exploration of the different view conventions in the field of design. These rendered illustrations were drawn with pencil crayons, a medium that I am comfortable with.

P 2

“Peaceful Chaos”

A lampshade inspired by the traditional rice-paper lamp. Designed to explore the idea of trying to conceal the bad with a captivating cover. Working with the message of perseverance through the symbolism of the koi.

P3

Objective:

Make a lampshade for the flashlight function of your phone.

Research:

The purpose of a lampshade is to:

- diffuse light in order to protect the eyes from the bare bulbs.

- decorate the space

- maximize the effectiveness

- directs the light from the light source

A rice-paper lampshade, where the essence lies within the paper carving. Possibly include a wireless charging component.

- Shoji paper

- Aluminum craft wire

- 65 lb cardstock

Inspiration:

- Japanese rice-paper lanterns

- Chinese shadow play

- Paper carving artist - Parth Kothekar

Message

The koi flying through the clouds creates a sense of peacefulness while contrasting with the irregularly shaped cage. It delivers the message of what may seem calm from a perspective does not mean the same for its other sides. Although there may be more worries than assurances, the koi is there to remind us to persevere through the difficult times.

Guelph, Ontario, CA Applications Handdrawn

Completion Sept 2021

- Gel medium

- White glue

White acrylic paint reduced the strength of light while the gel medium was able to reinforce the structure and allow light to penetrate.

One layer of card stock was too flimsy to hold its form by itself, experimented with two layers, it simultaneously lets light pass through and hold its form.

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A photo that captures the effect of the lampshade. 20cm x 11cm x 23cm January 2021 By: Catherine Yan A layout that documents your design process.
CELLPHONE LAMPSHADE

The notion of nōtan comes from a Japanese design conc ept that play s with the positive and negative space through the placement of dark and light elements. More importantly for this project, the negative carved out of a four-by-four black cardstock will become the positive space and contribute to the overall design rather than being discarded.

34 NOTAN DESIGN
Applications Paper Cutting
Completion Oct 2021 Guelph, Ontario, CA
Catherine Jiaxin Yan +1 647 879 9668 c.yanjiaxin@gmail.com North York, Ontario, Canada

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