Elaina Poleto Portfolio 2018 by Elaina Poleto

ELAINA POLETO

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO

ELAINA POLETO Bachelor of Architectural Studies Architectural Graduate Student ID: 20427328 198 Payne Cres. Aurora, ON L4G 0T6 home: 905.503.2107 cell: 647.405.0363 email: elainapoleto@yahoo.com

I am a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, and this is a collection of my work. Architecture is a multifaceted field which allows endless opportunities for learning and gaining valuable experiences. Throughout the years I have been introduced to a variety of projects, design strategies, and architectural knowledge in both school and co-operative positions. I am always enthusiastic and driven to learn new aspects and skills of the architectural field. As a student I am constantly challenged with new ideas and situations that help make me more prepared for what the field has to offer. I look forward to enhancing my abilities and techniques in both my working and educational experiences that I have been familiarized with, and will get to expand on.

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ABOUT ME

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RÉSUMÉ

COMPETITIONS OREZ

Sustainable Net-Zero Energy Branch Design for RBC Winner of the 2012 Evolve Sustainable Design Competition

ELEVATED FIELD

Exploration of Span through steel structure design Recognized in the top 10 of the SSEF Design Competition

STUDIO WORK 13

RIVERSIDE BOATHOUSE

Materialism and the Environment - Cambridge,ON 2B Design Studio

DOWNTOWN LIVING

THE LODGE AT RIO BLANCO

Speculative Typologies & New Social Dynamics - Toronto, ON 3B Design Studio

Comprehensive Building Design 4B Design Studio

THESIS WORK

The Photographed Detail: Interpretations of a Monuments Value

OFFICE WORK 35

AVENUE ROAD

ITRADE

Interior design and interior renovations to existing buildings Scotiabank Design Team

MINTO BEECHWOOD

Construction drawings for a residential/commercial condo Onespace Unlimited Inc.

1580 AVENUE ROAD

Rezoning and Site Plan Approval drawings for condominium IBI Architectural Design Team

OTHER WORKS OKANAGAN WINERY

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Steel Construction Architectural Design Competition 3A Steel Course

SMALL PROJECTS Installations Photography Projects

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EDUCATION • Candidate for Masters of Architectural Studies, University of Waterloo • Bachelor of Architectural Studies, University of Waterloo

SEPT. 2016 - Present SEPT. 2011 - AUG. 2016

EMPLOYMENT Architectural Assistant at Onespace Unlimited Inc. (Part Time) • Assisted mainly in the Design and working drawings of large, multi-story, mix-used residential buildings, renovations for TCHC projects Architectural Technologist (High-Rise Team) at IBI Group Inc. • Assisted with 3D visualization, prototyping, component design, design development and construction documents

MAY 2017 - Present

JAN. 2016 - MAY 2016

Architectural Assistant at Onespace Unlimited Inc. • Assisted mainly in the Design and working drawings of large, multi-story, mix-used residential buildings

JAN.2015 - AUG. 2015

Architectural Assistant at Scotiabank’s Design Team • Assisted in Design, working drawings, renderings, and commercial projects for real world applications • Emphasis on interior architecture and renovations Junior Drafts Person Co-op position at Uni-Vative Design Inc. • Assisted in Design, working drawings, renderings, commercial, residential, and industrial projects for real world applications • Exposed to the O.B.C & site visits, and engineering

SKILLS SUMMARY • Computer skills gained through individual experience, year booking, communication technology classes, and visual communication classes • Attention to detail obtained in model building and drafting • Organization improved through note taking • Creativity skills enhanced through relevant courses, such as design studio, OCAD art classes and recreational art classes • Time management obtained through schedules and deadlines • Communication skills learned through public speaking competitions

COMPUTER SKILLS • Certificate from George Brown College for Revit Architecture • Excellent skills with AutoCAD, Rhino and V-Ray, Revit, SketchUp and V-Ray, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Internet

MAY 2014 - AUG. 2014

JAN. 2013 - APR. 2013 & SEPT. 2012 - DEC. 2013

RELEVANT ASSIGNMENTS Speculative Typologies & New Social Dynamics, Studio •Investigate the evolving morphology of residential typologies for the densification of Toronto’s residential fabric.

SEPT. 2014 - DEC. 2014

ACSA Steel Competition 2014, Steel Competition Course •The project was to use steel as the primary structural material and contain at least one space that requires long-span steel structure, with special emphasis placed on innovation in steel design.

MAY 2014

SSEF Competition 2014, Steel Competition Course •The intent of the competition was to conceptualize, and realize in detail, a structure of simple program that explores span. •This group project came seventh place overall.

MAY 2014

Evolve Competition, Environmental Building Design and Visual Communication •Developed innovative yet practical concepts for net-zero energy and water-wise buildings. •This group project was chosen for first place prize

MAY 2012

Extra Small, Studio •Conceptualized a prefabricated capsule with an innovative construction process.

APR. 2011

ACHIEVEMENTS • Co-recipient of the Outstanding Design Award for Arch 393 Design Studio with Andrew Batay-Csorba • First place prize for the Evolve competition by B + H architects and RBC • Placed in the top 10 for SSEF – Elevated Feel Competition • Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship 2011 • Active member for diabetes fundraiser – Diabetes Calendar 2010-2011

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE • Richmond Hill Soccer Club head coach for U6 Girls Soccer Team • Habitat for Humanity • Town of Richmond Hill Volunteer for Winter Break Camp • Richmond Hill Hockey Association – Tournament assistant

MAY- SEPT. 2009 - 2014 Summer 2001- 2014 Winter 2010 Winter 2008 - 2010

INTERESTS/ ACTIVITIES • Photography: both film and digital photography • Visual arts: courses in figure drawing, painting, and charcoal • House league soccer: player for over 10 years

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RÉSUMÉ

OREZ CALGARY, AB WINNER OF 2012 EVOLVE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN COMPETITION TEAM: RENEE HUM-HSIAO, KEEGAN STEEPER, JOANNE YAU, & THOMAS YUAN

COMPETITIONS

OREZ

The Evolve Sustainable Design competition that was run by Royal Bank of Canada and B+H Architects challenged our team to use both architecture and engineering strategies to design a bank branch facility that created net-zero energy and was water-efficient. As a team we designed a bank using both passive strategies and modern technologies to ensure the building could fully function as a net-zero building. OREZ achieves net zero energy by taking advantage of passive sustainable systems to reduce energy use, and active systems to produce energy. It uses systems such as a geothermal heating and building integrated photovoltaic cells to passively reduce energy consumption and actively produce energy within the same system. Furthermore, through the buildings form and landscaping we were able to have a rainwater collection process that would be utilized within the bank for certain systems and utilities. With this project we did not want to compromise the buildings program, so in order to create environmental friendly spaces we used simple strategies such as choosing the most beneficial orientation of the building according to solar and wind orientation to reduce energy uses. Places that would be used most frequently were located near the Southfacing windows that we designed large to maximize natural sunlight. In the winter months the sun would penetrate the building, warming it, and in the summer the sun would not be able to enter as intensely through the high sun angles, therefore keeping the building cool and comfortable. Where passive strategies could not be implemented, we turned to modern technology to help store, and utilize the natural resources available. Products such as the Sunlight Transporting System that transfers the sunlight into luminaires inside was used. Other features include the green screen which increases the indoor air quality by removing toxins and dust from the air. Also there are Organic Light emitting Diodes, solar street lights, and an integrated grey water system.

COMPETITIONS

OREZ

EXTERIOR

WORK STATIONS

Employee Area Section

Front of House Section

Plan VENTILATION

Precipitation

Water movement

Underground collection RAINWATER COLLECTION

ATRIUM

LOUNGE

COMPETITIONS

OREZ

ELEVATED FIELD TROUT LAKE - VANCOUVER, BC RECOGNIZED IN TOP 10 FOR SSEF DESIGN COMPETITION TEAM: KEEGAN STEEPER & THOMAS YUAN

The site chosen is Trout Lake Park in Vancouver, BC. The structure stands over a narrow lot that was formerly a parking lot and is now being used as the local farmer’s market. The intent of this proposal is to provide shelter as well as organized space for other possible programs to proliferate. The project began with a question: can steel take on the lightness of a fabric while maintaining a structural integrity? The proposal is an experiment and exploration in pushing the tensile capabilities of steel. Inspired by the method of pre-tensioning steel tendons in pre-stressed concrete, we imagined a pretensioned steel canopy system that would behave in a similar fashion. As the steel “fabric” is pre-tensioned, it initially assumes a synclastic form. However, once it is attached to the three anchoring masts, the canopy will “flatten” out and reach a state of equilibrium. The canopy is composed of hexagonal components that can be prefabricated out of welded plate steel. These hexagon are tessellated to create a final pattern with various degrees of densities to create shaded and open space beneath the structure. Most of the connections are designed as threaded or bolted connections. This minimizes the amount of welding to facilitate pre-assembly in a warehouse. Efficiency is achieved by having the canopy assembled in parts that will be transported and undergo the final assembly process on site.

COMPETITIONS ELEVATED FIELD

SITE PLAN

Custom metal clips secures the glass which sits on the edge of clips held in place by a top plate and stainless steel screws.

The tension system is assembled in multiple parts with the central rod the sleeves through the hexagon and is threaded in place by the top screw cap.

CANOPY CONNECTIONS

The hexagons are connected by stainless steel threaded bolts with round stand-off caps.

SECTION

COMPETITIONS ELEVATED FIELD

OPEN PROGRAM (I.E. OPEN AIR THEATRE

FARMERS MARKET

PLAY ZONE

FARMERS MARKET

PLAY ZONE

PICNIC AREA

OPEN PROGRAM (I.E. OPEN AIR THEATRE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION BY SHELTER REQUIREMENT AND CANOPY DENSITY

DAYTIME PERSPECTIVE

NIGHT PERSPECTIVE

COMPETITIONS ELEVATED FIELD

RIVERSIDE BOATHOUSE CAMBRIDGE, ON

MATERIALISM & THE ENVIRONMENT 2B DESIGN STUDIO

STUDIO WORK RIVERSIDE BOATHOUSE

SITE PLAN

This Project’s emphases is on the relationship between the natural environment and the built world through explorations in materials. This building tries to use the natural transformation of materials such as the wear in concrete to lead people’s view toward the water. This relationship between the water and the architecture create a sense of harmony on a site that is busy and used for many different things. With this in mind I used linear shapes and paths to concentrate the occupants, and passerby’s views and attention to the water.

BOAT STORAGE

CAFÃ&#x2030;

PATHWAY TO WATER

GYM

STUDIO WORK RIVERSIDE BOATHOUSE

FLOOR PLAN

SECTION

EXPERIMENTAL DETAILS CAST CONCRETE

STUDIO WORK RIVERSIDE BOATHOUSE

DOWNTOWN LIVING TORONTO, ON

SPECULATIVE TYPOLOGIES & NEW SOCIAL DYNAMICS 3B DESIGN STUDIO

AXONOMETRIC VIEW

PERSPECTIVE VIEWHYBRID CONDITION

PERSPECTIVE VIEWCENTRAL SPINE

The idea behind this studio was to derive new typologies of densified neighborhood living. The process of the design began with choosing three unique, dynamic, family conditions and producing individual houses that would cater to each familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. From the designed houses we then moved on to creating hybrid typologies of the three housing scenarios. Once this step was complete we aggregated the initial typologies with the hybrids to form dense, original, urban landscapes. In particular my design focuses on the idea of subtraction and addition. Using this method I was able to create different platforms of living and different platforms of interaction between the community and those living within the landscape. This design provides plenty of public spaces whether through punctured courtyards or commercial fronts.

STUDIO WORK

DOWNTOWN LIVING

T Y P E

T Y P E 2

T Y P E 3

HYBRID TYPOLOGIES

BUILT LANDSCAPE

PUBLIC PRIVATE

WORK LIVING

CIRCULATION

STUDIO WORK

DOWNTOWN LIVING

UP UP

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

UP UP

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

WD UP

DW UP DW

DW DW DW

DW UP DW

DW UP

DW DW

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

STUDIO WORK

DOWNTOWN LIVING

THE LODGE AT RIO BLANCO EL CHALTEN, ARGENTINA

COMPREHENSIVE BUILDING DESIGN PROJECT 4B DESIGN STUDIO

ORIGINAL SKETCHES

STUDIO WORK

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The project stems from the ideas of a campground I was able to visit in the Merzouga Desert, Morocco. Although it was completely foreign and different from what I would consider normal, I was still able to experience different levels of comfort, excitement and relaxation. From different structures to different temperatures, to different materials, the experience of being in the desert gives great insight into how I designed this project.

Permanence The first idea of this project came from the permanent concrete structure that had electricity and seating and was where we ate our meals. The idea of sitting in this large box that was more permanent then the other structures gave us a greater sense of security. We were protected from all elements and even though we were in the desert, what was going on outside of the building could have been anything and not changed how it felt inside this box. The box was a grounding point, an unchangeable feature that left us feeling safe even if there were to be a sandstorm or rainfall. Within the building the permanent structure comes from the large stone walls that have a sense of permanence to them. Within the stone walls niches are created to house the programs that are more permanent, unchanging features.

Comfort and Social Another idea implemented into the building was from the large fire pit in the desert, located just outside of the campground. This was the space where we all gathered to join in some music, to keep warm, and to socialize. The fire represents a communal gathering space, a space to have warmth, and a place to have comfort, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter, and is about as ample at one season as at another. It is as well for cheerfulness as for warmth and drynessâ&#x20AC;? (Henry David Thoreau). Within this project fire is implemented at different scales to create a sense of comfort in areas, but more importantly to create different sized communal spaces where the guests could gather around.

Transitory or Reflective The last larger idea of the campground came from the ideas of the tents in the desert. They were not structural, but instead made of carpets hovered over a thin structure. The tents were not permanent; they instead represented the idea of change and also the idea of reflection. Once inside the tents there was only a mattress with six or more blankets and the space was so dark that all you could do is lie down and think and reflect of all the experiences exchanged in the campground. The structure of the proposed building has one side that is the massive, permanent stone wall and on the other end you have a light, replaceable curtain wall structure. Along with this the dark reflective spaces were added to the spa areas of this project.

STUDIO WORK

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Floor Plan 1:100

The Lodge at Rio Blanco - P3

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The floors are made of concrete and the back walls are massive stone walls. The Idea of these materials is the act as thermal masses. This way during the day the floors and walls absorb the heat and at night when its cooler they release the heat back into the space.

During the day, the sunspace collects solar radiation and distributes much of the heat to the rest of the building. Thermal mass stores much of the heat for nigh time use. Green roofs offer an extra layer of insulation to the roofing system. The green roof also is a great water management system.

At night, the sunspace is sealed from the main building to keep it from becoming an energy drain on the main building. The walls emit the heat stored in the building during the day.

BUILDING ZONES Building One - public Building Two - greenhouse Building Three - guest private Building Four - private residence Building Five - Spa area Sheltered Circulation Patio

The majority of the building have a green roof on them. Although the climate isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very hot the greenery protects the roof from heat and also works as a water management system. Within the site trees are replanted around the building to create shade and also help with ventilation.

The building, although all connected by circulation, can be treated as a series of zones rather then as one building. By doing this you one can customize the conditions of each space more carefully to use the least amount of energy as possible.

STUDIO WORK

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STUDIO WORK

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The Photographed Detail: Interpretations of a Monuments Value In today’s world the internet is overflowing with imagery, and every person who owns a phone has the ability to be a ‘photographer’. Every day we are overwhelmed with millions of photographs of architecture, people, events, animals, nature, etc., and every day some new image appears and in some sense erases the pictures we had seen the day before. The photography of today has drastically differed over the last one hundred years in which technology has changed the discipline into a spontaneous, impulsive, informal activity. However, a photograph must go beyond the act of freezing time. A photograph, like pieces of art and acts of creativity, must interpret its subject matter with originality. A photograph is powerful; it can be heavy, it can be lifting, it can be insightful, moving, and even imaginative. The camera still has the ability to give character to its subject. Specifically the photographed detail brings a new perspective to things forgotten. Photography, through a detailed lens, interprets the value of heritage buildings with individuality. With my Lumix DMC-F7300 camera, my car, and a map, I craft a new identity for the overlooked heritage buildings of Ontario. For each heritage building I photograph, the goal is to slow down the pace of people’s consumption of images, by capturing a series of images that both independently and together create a lasting impression. The images may physically capture what is, but they do so in a way that abstracts the expressions of the building, creates room for someone to think beyond the building as it was, and creates ideas of what it can be. Photography here is more than just a process of documenting a heritage building for its architecture significance; instead photography is being used as a medium to look past the obvious aesthetics of a building, and look deeper into the details, and character the building exudes. Each individual image is a piece of the narrative that completes the re-imagining of the monuments.

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AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, ON

SCOTIABANK BRANCH SCOTIABANK DESIGN TEAM

This project is a renovation of an old building in Toronto. This branch was commissioned to be an unique branch that focused on a certain demographic. The design was to focus on the public and employee relationship by creating larger, open work spaces . The exterior was designed to stand out among the other four banks located in the area. The bank wanted the interior to be a place where people came and stayed for a while, instead of being a typical bank that focuses on transactions.

OFFICE WORK

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The interior design was meant to feel light and open. This was a challenge due to the small size of the building. To introduce a layer of privacy that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the space feel smaller we added these semi translucent glass offices for people to use.

Public

Semi Public

Private

OFFICE WORK

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iTRADE TORONTO, ON

SCOTIA PLAZA SCOTIABANK DESIGN TEAM

This project was a renovation of an existing concourse level in Scotia Plaza. The new concept was designed to help brighten up the place and make the Scotiabank area more dominant & interesting for the passerby customers.

Concourse Existing Pathway

Scotiabank Offices Media & ATM Wall

Customer Seminar Area I-Trade Area

OFFICE WORK

iTRADE, SCOTIABANK

MINTO BEECHWOOD OTTAWA, ON

CONDOMINIUM / COMMERCIAL PROJECT ONESPACE UNLIMITED INC.

Minto Beechwood is a 10 storey, Residential condo project. This condo/commercial building has recently been put into the construction phase. As part of the onespace team I was able to help with the working drawings by creating a number of section and plan details, revising slabedge drawings, revisions to MPH floor plan and slabedge to account for acoustical information, and creating coloured elevation diagrams for client to show materiality. SITE PLAN

OFFICE WORK

MINTO BEECHWOOD

AVENUE ROAD

ELEVATION

1580 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, ON

REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR CONDOMINIUM IBI ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM

1580 Avenue Road is a condominium project that was in the design development phase. While working at IBI I was able to help prepare the Site Plan Approval drawing set. I worked on elevations, floor plans, shadow studies, model design, bird friendly drawings, etc.

BEDFORD PARK AVE.

FIRE ROUTE

A17 6 ST. 20.85m

2 ST. 8.45m STAIR

7 ST. 24.7m

6 ST.

2.00m

6 ST.

STAIR

RETAIL ENTRY

TERRACE

3.00m

3.50m

TERRACE

7 ST 24.7m

MECH.

A16

AVENUE ROAD

3.00m

TERRACE

2.75m

5 ST. 17.6m

TERRACE

A16

4 ST. 14.6m TERRACE

7.50m

3 ST. 11.7m TERRACE

2 ST. 8.45m

2.00m

VENT SHAFT

1.10m

RESIDENTIAL ENTRY

SIAMESE CONNECTION

5.75m

RESIDENTIAL LAYBY

GREEN ROOF 100sm

EXISTING HOUSE

TERRACE

RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR AMENITY 237m2

STAIR

6 ST. TERRACE MECH.

6 ST.

8.45m 2 ST.

3.00m

24.7m 7 ST.

STAIR

TERRACE VEHICLE ENTRY 24.7m 7 ST.

6 ST.2 ST.

NOTE 5.

LANEWAY

A17 LOWRISE RESIDENTIAL

2 BIKE RACKS (4) LONG TERM BIKES.

FIRE ROUTE

4 ST.

5.50m

3 ST.

3.30m

5 ST.

2.59m 4.86m

MIXED USE

EXISTING COMMERCIAL

SITE PLAN

OFFICE WORK

1580 AVENUE ROAD

OKANAGAN WINERY OKANAGAN, BC STEEL CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION TEAM: CHARLIE BOMAN, KEEGAN STEEPER, THOMAS YUAN

This was a group project done as part of a steel course design competition. The brief was to select a site and building program using steel as the primary material. This competition category permits the greatest amount of flexibility for any building type.

OTHER WORKS OKANAGAN WINERY

CHAIR DESIGN & BUILD

PHOTOGRAPHY

SET DESIGN

INSTALLATION

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