Elfie Kalfakis Portfolio by Elfie Kalfakis

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Elfie Kalfakis B5-231 Vaughan Rd. Toronto, ON | mobile tel. +1.416.986.4749 | email: e.kalfakis@gmail.com | www.elfiekalfakis.wordpress.com

Objective Skills

To gain experience and understanding of a range of building project stages, including design development, construction documents, and contract administration while working towards completing required hours for the OAA Intern Architect Program. Exceptional sense of design Strong relationship building skills, and ability to maintain collegial working relationships with architectural, MEP, design consultants and clients Excellent graphic, presentation and verbal communications skills Strong leadership and verbal communications skills Outstanding resourceful, decision making and critical thinking skills Ability to excel in a team and independent working environment Exceptional organizational and time management skills Working knowledge of Ontario Building Code (OBC) Computer skills: AutoCAD, Sketch‐Up and other 3D Modeling Software, Adobe Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator & Premiere, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Quark Express, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro. Fluent in English, Greek and French

Professional Experience 03 – 09 . 2011

PROJECT ARCHITECT, Wallman Architects Toronto, Ontario Main Project: Newtonbrook Plaza mixed use complex, Toronto ‐ Managed project and co‐ordination of consultants during Rezoning Application ‐ Coordinated, designed and consolidated all contract documents, drawings and materials ‐ Gained a working knowledge of City of Toronto building processes and client relation skills Block 20 Regent Park residential development, Toronto ‐ Created and Designed construction documents for tender

11 . 2010 – 03 . 2011

2006, 2008

INTERN ARCHITECT, Hariri Pontarini Architects Toronto, Ontario Main Project: Shangri‐la Towers, Toronto, ON ‐ Executed, designed and consolidated construction documentation ‐ Collaborated with design team and consultants to develop and integrate construction details ‐ Gained knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, and proficiency with building systems, envelopes and detailing

STUDENT INTERN, Young & Wright/ IBI Group Architects Toronto, Ontario Main Projects: One St. Thomas, The Vu and Florian Condominums, Toronto ‐ Designed, coordinated and produced construction and interior design documentation Cyote Ugly Resto‐Bar, Toronto and Mixed Used Urban Redevelopment, Shan‐Xi China ‐ Conceptualized and prepared proposals and presentation documents with design team Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Downtown Toronto ‐ Developed and prepared, with architect, proposal for interior renovation and retrofit ‐ Gained knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and City of Toronto building processes, and proficiency with building systems, envelopes and detailing

01 – 05 . 2007

STUDENT INTERN/ PROJECT COORDINATOR, Arquitectonica Paris, France Main Project: SmartCity Malta urban redevelopment, Malta ‐ Oversaw and created project brief for urban development in Malta ‐ Collaborated with team to adapt, design and produce project statistics and presentation material ‐ Gained a working knowledge of international design collaboration processes Place du Belgique, competition, Paris, France ‐ Worked with design team to develop concepts and presentation material (3D and orthographic renderings)

04 – 09 . 2006

STUDENT INTERN, Elkus Manfredi Architects Boston, Massachusetts Las Vegas City Hall, design proposal, Las Vegas NV ‐ Collaborated with design team to conceptualize and produce presentation material, craft sketch and presentation models (physical and digital) ‐ Consolidated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering consultant information into presentation documents

Education

2010 MASTER of ARCHITECTURE University of Waterloo Thesis entitled: On Yonge Street 2012 BACHELOR of EDUCATION York University 2007 HONOURS BACHELOR of ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES University of Waterloo 2006 ROMA PROGRAM Waterloo School of Architecture Rome, Italy

Pertinent Experience 2008 - 2010

ACADEMIC TEACHING ASSISTANT University of Waterloo School of Architecture Cambridge, ON ‐ Instructed tutorials, evaluated coursework, conducted design reviews and assisted students through, Building Construction, Structures and Environmental Design undergraduate architecture courses.

2010-2012

TORONTO PUBLIC SPACE COMMITTEE Volunteer Toronto, ON ‐ Researched, Analyzed and Reported on various democratic public space issues in the City of Toronto, such as Yonge & Dundas Square and Dufferin Grove Park ‐ Campaign for implementing creative solutions for the reinvisioning Toronto public spaces ‐ Participated in professional workshops aimed to improve public spaces and democratization in the City of Toronto

2007

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Construction Volunteer Kitchener, Ontario

‐ Constructed four single family semi‐detached family homes with team 2002

DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS Production of Archival Documentation Toronto, Ontario

‐ Produced, with team, archival documents for the Don Valley Brickworks. Documents have been implemented into the City of Toronto Archives.

Awards & Exhibitions 2012

FACULTY OF EDUCATION BOOK PRIZE York University Toronto, Ontario

2011

KUCI DESIGN CONTEST WINNER Graphic Design Competition Los Angeles, California

2011

ARTSCAPE WYCHWOOD BARNS ART MARKET Exhibitor Toronto, Ontario

2010

COWBOYS & ANGELS ART EXHIBITION Sole Exhibitor Waterloo, Ontario

2010

2ND PLACE WINNER, RARE SITING COMPETITION Design Competition Cambridge, Ontario

2009, 2007

CAMBRIDGE GALLERIES SELECTED WORKS WASA Exhibition Cambridge, Ontario

Wallman Architects projects Newtonbrook Plaza (North York. ON), Block 20, Regent Park (Toronto, ON), duties Design Development: Re-Zoning Application Construction Documentation: Construction Documents, Interior Design

* Images courtesy of Cicada Design

INTERN/ PROJECT ARCHITECT Toronto, Ontario 2011

Hariri Pontarini Architects INTERN ARCHITECT Toronto, Ontario 2010

projects Shangri-La Condominium and Hotel (Toronto, ON), duties Design Development: Site Plan Approval Construction Documentation: Construction Documents, Construction Coordination, Interior Design Contract Administration: Site Instructions

* Images courtesy of Hariri Pontarini Architects

Young & Wright Architects projects One St. Thomas condominiums (Toronto. ON), Shangri-La Condominium and Hotel (Toronto, ON), The Vu Condominums (Toronto, ON), Shanxi-Complex (Shanxi, China) duties Design Development: Marketing and Presentation Documents, Site Plan Approval Contract Documentation: Demolition, Construction Documents, Interior Design * Images courtesy of Young + Wright Architects

JUNIIOR INTERN ARCHITECT Toronto, Ontario 2006, 2008

Arquitectonica JUNIIOR INTERN ARCHITECT Paris, France 2007

projects SmartCity Malta (Malta) Place de Belgique (Paris, France) duties Schematic Design: Project Programming, Space Planning Project Briefs, Competition + Presentation Documents

Elkus | Manfredi Architects projects Las Vegas City Hall (Las Vegas, NV) Phoenix City Centre Urban Design Development (Phoenix ,AZ) duties Schematic Design: Competition & Presentation Documents, Project Coordination Design Development: Marketing and Presentation Documents * Images courtesy of Elkus|Manfredi Archtiects

JUNIIOR INTERN ARCHITECT Boston, MA 2005

On Yonge Street MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE THESIS University fof Waterloo School of Architecture 2010

abstract Yonge Street is a unique urban resource for the City of Toronto. It acts as the central nervous system uniting local, suburban and out-of-town populations with both surface and underground networks. It has transformed to adapt to fluctuating cultural, social climates and urban development projects. Many fragments can be found both within this major thoroughfare’s physical streetscape and in the hearts of many Torontonians. The largely generic street fabric found in the stretch between Queen and Bloor may lack in architectural integrity, but offers a spectrum of establishments that exhibit the diversity found in Toronto. The tension between these assorted venues is what gives the street both value and complexity despite their individual architectural modesty. It is a casual place in the city that speaks to the everyday citizen. It’s eclectic and sometimes tawdry charm raises mixed reviews by locals and often confuses city bureaucrats. Many development strategies have been initiated in order to give the street a homogenized image and a public face However, it is in its informal © Elfie platform Kalfakis 2010 candidness where its value rests. This thesis claims that Yonge Street is a democratic urban built upon complex layers. The diverse, overlapping and kinetic happenings felt on the street are both

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its strength and weakness. The rich experience is difficult to articulate using traditional urban design analysis. This thesis offers a new version of portraiture that seeks to illustrate the spirit of Yonge Street. Using unconventional mapping methods and visualisations, it will render qualities often difficult to express. Five portraits of Yonge Street are presented, inspired by five buildings: the Yonge-Bloor Subway Station, Sam the Record Man, Zanzibar Tavern, the Yonge Street Mission and Yonge-Dundas Square. Each describes one of Yonge Street’s many faces using a collection of subjective mapping  9:0011:00 exercises to portray a different character present on the street. Urban developments that add to Yonge  Street, or allow it to evolve as an eclectic social condenser can only be created when the existing ©  phenomena embedded in its fabric is understood. In order to provoke a new interpretation of Yonge Street, the thesis synthesizes the findings of these mappings into a collection of street art proposals. The interventions presented act asSignage agents directed towards a new engagement and understanding of vs. Space Yonge Street, framing it as an irreplaceable resource for the citizens Toronto.

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mens formal

CLOTHING

exotic fashion

mens fashion

HOME PERSONAL INTERESTS

diner

fine dining

bubble tea

south american food

european food

grocery

steakhouse

liquor store

fast food

dessert

salon products

posters

pharmacy

comics

nutritional products

books

scientolgy costumes centre

art supplies

teen accessories

jewellery

massage parlour

exotic dancers

souvenir store

wholesale & liquidation store

residences

stationary

home furnishings

home accents

unique knick-knacks

travel agent

cellphones

discount store

movie theatre

billiards

gallery art

photography products

lingerie

psychic

bank

alterations

kitchenware

tattoo parlor

army surplus

shoes

bags/ luggage

tutoring

antiques

yoga studio

toiletrees

musical instruments

adult paraphanalia

sporting goods

postal services

fitness centre

tanning salon

nail salon

music, dvd & gaming products

eyewear

candy store

hair styling

perfume & cosmetics

hemp & tabacco paraphanlia

ACCESSORIES ENTERTAINMENT FINANCE MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL MERCHANDISE

bridal

coffee shop

middle eastern food

pub

asian food

HEALTH & BEAUTY

womans fashion

designer fashion

restaurant bar

independent designer fashion

FOOD & BEVERAGE

womans formal

discount fashion

mission

internet cafe

live theatre

cash advance shop

pawn shop

electronics

financial planning

radio station

convience store

department store

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GE STREET

YOUR APPETITE

BLOOR ST.

WELLESLEY ST.

COLLEGE ST.

DUNDAS ST.

QUEEN ST. KALFAKIS 2010

YONGE STREET

OCCUPIED TEXTURES REAR OF 701 YONGE ST.

12A ISABELLA ST. GLOUCESTER LN.

DUNDONALD PARKETTE

10 WELLESLEY ST.

REAR OF 576 YONGE ST.

30 BREADALBAINE ST.

10 GROSOVNER ST.

COLLEGE PARK

YONGE & WALTON

GRANDBY PARKETTE

O’KEEFE LN.

YONGE & DUNDAS - NORTH WEST CORNER

232 YONGE ST.

ST. ENOCH’S SQ.

EATON CENTRE - SOUTH ENTRANCE

CLOUD GARDENS

YONGE & ADELAIDE

Occupied Textures is a two part mapping exercise of Yonge Street outlining public spaces occupied as private zones by street-involved demo-

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On Yonge Street MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE THESIS University of Waterloo School of Architecture 2010

Canadian Textile Museum UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES University of Waterloo School of Architecture 2007

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The design inspiration stemmed from the idea of a loom and the dams of the Grand River in Waterloo Region. The building is designed as a passage thorough various rectilinear spatial conditions and built volumes that begin from the main road and run to a public courtyard flanking the Grand River. The courtyardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public garden connects to the Grand River trail, which runs along the Grand River Green Belt, and acts as the roof for the main textile galleries below. The design creates dialogues between public, private, exhibition spaces and the broader Waterloo Regional community. The project was taken from preliminary design phase to costing and considerations to building science & specifications. The final design was a silver LEED accredited building.

Springbank Commons Social Research Institute GRADUATE STUDIES University of Waterloo School of Architecture In collaboration with Derek McCallum & Lisa Rajkumar-Maharaj 2009

2ND PLACE WINNER, RARE SITING COMPETITION

SCSRi was a design ideas competition entry to RARE charitable reserve. The competition asked for a facility that combined two Waterloo region organisations: Musagetes Foundation (an urban arts organisation) and SiG@Waterloo (a research initiatve for Canadian social innovation). The design proposal incorporated the existing historic building and its surrounding natural preservation landscape. A compilmentary dialogue was created using simple materials and forms between old and new components of the property. The two programs encircled a fourseason pavilion centrally located in the design which extended into the landscape.

Rome Performing Arts Institute UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Rome Studio, Waterloo School of Architecture 2007

The Rome Performing Arts Institute was created, both in program and building design, while studying in the University of waterloo School of Architecture Rome Studio. It was inspired by the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highly sensorial, organic and cinematic urban experience. The project incorporated the site of the derelict Mausoleum of Augustus Imperatore. It created both indoor and outdoor performance spaces open to the public. The centre of the mausoleum was re-approprated as the foundation for a rectilinear main flex theatre clad in a layered mesh facade. The complexity of the site was addressed using an undulating wood composite landscape that both engulfed and exposed the mausoleum. Within the landscape dance rooms and practices spaces opened onto street elevation. With the use of textured and coloured glass these spaces were showcased to the public.

Renzo Piano - IRCAM This project examines and iterates the sonic/user experience of Renzo Pianoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IRCAM in Paris, France. The physical wood based model is an analysis of the textural and spatial experience of descending from Platz Stravinsky at ground level into the research office tower, through the atrium and into the main acoustical chamber

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES University of Waterloo School of Architecture 2006 In collaboration with Sara Navrady

SELECTED WORKS EXIBIT PUBLISHED IN THE KW RECORD

[De]Constructing the School BACHELOR OF EDUCATION York University, Fine Arts Toronto, Ontario 2012

This is a collaborative piece created with artist Lily Swain investigating the frameworks necessary for academic success and personal growth present in traditional instructional models of education as induction versus an unconventional model of education as transformation.The piece is divided into three parts. The first involving an exploration of traditional one room school houses in the form of a very technical drawing. The same drawing was then deconstructed. The final composition is a 3-Dimensional mobile that hoped to represent our mutual successes in the classroom. Being more interested in the process of creating our artifact, we filmed all three parts, and consolidated them into a film that illustrates the transformation of our piece. The soundtrack to our film was a mix of an instructional educational video, transitioning into student performance of Pachelbel Canon transforming into a symphony recording of the piece.

Ignus Fatuus ig·nus fat·u·us : A phosphorescent light that hovers or flits over swampy ground at night.

The premise of this project was to create a resonant chamber that expressed the acoustical experience of particular song. St. Germain’s song Montego Bay Spleen is a form of modern electronic jazz. A landscape was created using standard sewing pins imbedded in a incandescently lit slab of glycerine. The piece resonates the repose and discomfort experienced while listening to the song. The combination of the hazy, yet warm glycerine and the deceivingly soft pinned landscape, creates the machine-meets human quality typically heard in St. Germain’s music.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES University of Waterloo School of Architecture 2007 In collaboration with Sara Navrady