Architecture Portfolio 2013

J I A X I N C E C Y L I A YA N S E L E C T E D

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“You’ ve got to bumble fo r wa rd into the unk now n.”

- Fra n k G e h ry

美国 PURE 建筑师事务所 上海定西路 727 号映巷创意 4 号楼 4C 座，邮编 200052 Tel: 021-61158300 Fax: 021-61158301 www.puredesign.us puredesign@puredesign.us

July 6, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: I had the pleasure of having Jiaxin (Cecylia) Yan as an architectural intern at my firm from January to April 2013. Despite only being in the second year of her studies, Cecylia displayed exceptional performance during her internship. She is diligent, dependable, a fast learner and a great team player who is eager to learn and expresses interest in her work.

Cecylia works extremely well in a team setting. Our firm takes on a variety of projects, requiring very high collaborative and adaptability skills. Cecylia was consistently cooperative and dedicated in the multiple project teams she participated in. She fully takes on her role as a member of the team. In addition, she puts the team success as her success and readily adjusts to changing priorities based on the project circumstance. During project crunch times, she would voluntarily offer extra time and effort to help her team complete remaining tasks.

Cecylia is keen to learn and face challenges. She contributed to five major projects: the Chongqing Greenland Clubhouse, Shenzhen Universiade Software Town, Jinshan Community for the Elderly, Chengdu Greenland Mixed-Use Façade, and Daocheng Yading Tourism. Her tasks included preliminary design and site research, concept proposals, 3D modeling, construction drawings, project publication diagrams and Chinese to English translations. Her exposure to software included Google Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and AutoCAD. Where she lacked knowledge or skills, Cecylia proactively sought the opinion and expertise of her co-workers. She is an excellent listener and follows through on the feedback given to her. She is fully able to play a support role within projects.

With her enthusiastic attitude and continuous improvement, I believe Cecylia will continue to develop towards a bright future in this field.

Sincerely, ---------------------------------Guoping Shi, RA, LEED AP Partner

CONTENTS

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OFFICE

P E RS ON A L

E N SE M B L E RESI D E N C ES

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PAN E L H O U SE

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H O U SE FO R AN ART I ST

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SSE F : FALSE B RI D G E

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P U RE ARC H I T ECT U RE L LC.

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JI NSHAN ELDERLY COMMUN ITY

CHONG QI NG GREENLAND CLUBHOUSE

ART WO RK

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CV

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ENSEMBLE RESIDENCES CAMBR I D GE, O NTAR I O 2 A DESI GN STUDI O ADR I AN BL ACKW EL L DEC 2 0 1 2

Ensemble aims to build relationships between its inhabitants and with the larger community.

In the fast-paced and rapidly changing society today, two demographics that are highly susceptible to negative impact are single parent families and seniors.

However, their differing troubles bring up the possibility of collaboration to achieve mutual emotional and physical support.

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The building design reflects this notion of unity through its circular form, circulation, and program. Common areas on the residential floors are purposed for different communal activities, encouraging a crossmixing of residents, while the ground floor public program facilitates social interaction with the rest of the Cambridge community.

WEST ELEVATION

LONGITUDI NAL SECTION

CROSS SECTION

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EXTERIOR VIEW OF CAFE AND ENTRANCE 8

Reading area/library FOURTH FLO OR PLAN

Arts & crafts area TH I RD FLO OR PLAN

Kitchen & dining Game area SECOND FLO OR PLAN Elevator Daycare Cafe/store

UN IT AXONOMETRIC

Gym & laundry Outdoor activity area PERSPECTI VE OF ATRIUM

GROUND FLO OR PLAN

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PANEL HOUSE MAN I L A, P H I L I P P I NES 1 B DESI GN STUDI O D O NAL D MCKAY GRO UP P ROJ ECT FEB 2 0 1 2

Prefabricated structural elements are assembled together to form an exoskeletal frame, leaving the ceiling, floor, and walls to be customized according to the function of the space.

The project was originally envisioned as an emergency shelter in response to an earthquake in the Philippines. However, the ‘panel’ concept offers potential development of the shelter into more permanent architecture.

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ITERATION 1: EMERGENCY SHELTER - fra m e with canvas tensio ne d ove r t r u ss

ITERATION 2: TEMPO RARY HOUSI NG (ex. FOR THE HOMELESS) - si mple prefab r i cate d wo o d o r ste e l pane l s atta c h e d to t h e st r uctu re

ITERATION 3: WEEKEND HOME - ref i ne d pan e l s an d s e r v i c e wa l l at t a ch e d to fra me - f l o o r i ng exte nd e d to create a n ou tdo or s pa ce - b u i l d i n g e l evate d by p i l e fou n dat i on s

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HOUSE FOR AN ARTIST CAMBR I D GE, O NTAR I O 1 A DESI GN STUDI O VI CTO R I A BELTR ANO & TR ACEY W I NTO N DEC 2 0 1 1

This residential house is designed as a permanent living and working space for an ink-wash bamboo painter and collector.

The design embraces two concepts: connection of the interior with the exterior and functionality - the house itself promoting inspiration in the artist.

Materiality, form, and program establish axes which in turn direct circulation, inciting spatial experiences that reflect the design concepts.

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UPPER FLO OR PLAN

1 E nt rance cou rt ya rd 2 Li v i ng & d i n i n g ro om, d i s p l ay area 3 B ack yard 4 G u e st b e d ro om 5 G u e st was h ro om 6 K i tch e n 7 A r t i st ’s stu d i o 8 M aste r b e dro om 9 E ns ui te

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GROUND FLO OR PLAN

LONGITUDI NAL SECTION 13

SSEF: FALSE BRIDGE VANCO UVER, BC CO MP ETI TI O N I N CO L L ABO R ATI O N W I TH CEL I A H E AP R I L 2 0 1 2

False Bridge is a pavillion built as a scenic lookout area; a public resting space for one to enjoy the beautiful skyline of Vancouver’s Fraser Valley and river.

Following the 2012 SSEF (Steel Structures Education Foundation) competition theme, recycling, the pavillion proposes a second life for the Pattullo Bridge - a structure slated to be demolished in the near future. It reuses the entirety of the Pattullo bridge, from the site to the steel connections.

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STEEL CABLE CONNECTION DETAI L

TRUSS DETAI L

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

PATULLO BRI D GE

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ARCHITECTURE LLC. SH ANGH AI , CH I NA I NTER N DESI GNER 2 A WO R K TER M J AN - AP R I L 2 0 1 3

ELEVATION ANALYSIS

As an intern designer I participated in a variety of projects in various stages, working in both team and individual settings. A sample of the work from two projects I contributed to are shown here.

LEFT: JI NSHAN ELDERLY COMMUN ITY In this collaborative project with american firm HGA Architects & Engineers, I made the preliminary site model, assisted with the intial research, and developed diagrams for the project presentation boards.

RIGHT: CHONG QI NG GREENLAND CLUBHOUSE

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DIGITAL TERRAI N MODEL FARMLAND MAP

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I designed and developed a set of drawings and diagrams for the publication of this project on chinese and international architecture magazines and popular architecture websites such as Dezeen and ArchDaily.

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SITE PLAN

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Ga l le r y

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ENVELOPE SYSTEM

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PERSONAL WORKS 1 EG G

Pen ci l a n d ch a rcoa l on pa p er

2 MAN AND BEAST Pen ci l on pa p er

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P l a st i c ba s ket s , fl a mi n go fi gu ri n e s , a n d w i re

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Acry l i c a n d ch a rcoa l on ca nva s

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5 VANCOUVER CENTRAL LI BRARY Watercol ou r on a rt b oa rd

6 CENTRAL LI BRARY ATRIUM Di gi t a l ph oto gra phy

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CURRICULUM VITAE J I A X I N (CECYL I A ) YA N j53yan@uwaterlo o.ca (226) 201-1573 CAMPUS ADDRESS: 37 Wel l ington St re et South Cambridge, ON N1R 8N4

PERMANENT ADDRESS: 3270 Matapan Cre scent Vancouver, BC V5M 4B1

SKI LLS SUMMARY Personal ₋₋ Able to learn and adapt quickly ₋₋ Efficient time management ₋₋ Highly result-oriented ₋₋ Effective in working independently and collaboratively in a team Languages ₋₋ Mandarin (intermediate) ₋₋ English

Technical ₋₋ ₋₋ ₋₋ ₋₋ ₋₋ ₋₋ ₋₋ ₋₋ ₋₋

Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Google Sketchup Pro 8 Rhinoceros 3D V-Ray for Rhino AutoCAD Revit Microsoft Office

EDUCATION University of Waterloo, School of Architecture Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies

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September 2011 - Present Expected: August 2016

WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE PURE Architecture LLC. Intern Designer Shanghai, China

January 2013 - April 2013

₋₋ Worked closely with co-workers and principals in multiple teams on 5 different projects ₋₋ Contributed to various stages of projects: preliminary research, concept design, proposals and presentations, construction documents, and publication ₋₋ Designed diagrams and drawings for the publication of the Chonqing Greenland Clubhouse on popular architectural magazines and websites ₋₋ Interacted with various personnel, including suppliers, consultants, and collaborating architects China Acupuncture Clinic Receptionist Vancouver, BC, Canada

July 2012 - August 2012

₋₋ Coordinated patient flow in and out of the clinic ₋₋ Managed schedules, patient files, and payments ₋₋ Interacted with a variety of people both in person and through telephone, arranging appointments, answering inquiries, and making small talk City of Surrey Special Events Volunteer Surrey, BC, Canada

January 2010 - June 2011

₋₋ Coordinated tent activities and managed participants in numerous city events ₋₋ Facilitated communication between performers and event coordinators ₋₋ Gathered public opinion on events through oral surveys

White Rock Kumon Math & Reading Centre Assistant South Surrey, BC, Canada ₋₋ ₋₋ ₋₋ ₋₋

October 2008 - November 2009

Taught over 30 students of ages 5 - 15 in math and english Recorded and organized student progress information Answered parent inquiries Gained teamwork experience: worked with approximately 15 other assistants to run the whole centre

AWARDS & SCHOLARSH I PS University of Waterloo Entrance Scholarship BC Ministry of Education Passport to Education Scholarship BC Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship

September 2011 June 2011 June 2011

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES Art Class: Self taught and teacher guided Semiahmoo Secondary Homework Club: Tutor Semiahmoo Secondary Volunteer Club: Member Semiahmoo Canadian Cancer Youth Society Club: Member

August 2006 - May 2011 February 2010 - May 2010 May 2010 - March 2011 October 2009 - January 2011

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.