ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
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CONTENTS // C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e
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// O a s i s
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// L i v e W o r k H y b r i d
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// A d d i t i o n a l W o r k
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Hello!
I’m Em ily, a n d I’m current l y in my second year at t he Universit y of Water lo o Sch o ol of Architect ure. My t ravel s have al lowed m e to s ta n d a m o ngst many dif ferent cit ies and st ruct ures, a n d I’m fa cin ated by t he way t hat architect ure is inf l uence d by its s u r ro u d n in gs, t he nat ural wo rld and interact ions of p eo p le a like, a n d how, in t urn, t hey formulate t he spirit of a city. I’m excited to learn more about t hese ideas as my ed u catio n m oves forward, and t he fol lowing work s document my exp lo ratio n s o far. Plea s e en joy!
# (780)807-8633 @ z545chen@uwaterloo.ca
EXPERIENCE
riter and translator (Volunteer) 2016 - 2018 Edmonton Chinese Parenting Association — W • Created articles and presentations in both English and Mandarin Chinese by researching health and medical topics to inform immigrant parents and children. • Translator for Chinese patients at the local clinic. • Coordinator for children events at the clinic. 2017
Institute for China-America Studies (Washington DC) — I ntern • Performed administrative tasks and operated office equipment. • Effectively utilized Adobe Suite software to design layout for reports and illustrations, as well as to maintain the institute website. •Dedicated to photographing and editing portraits during events and conferences. • Successfully coordinated an office-wide event.
2017
Federation of Canadian Artists (Vancouver) — E xhibition Installation Volunteer • Worked as part of a team dedicated to creating engaging visual displays. • Organized and displayed artworks in reference to theme and aesthetics.
2017
Mural Painting for the Bissell Centre — A rtist • Worked collaboratively with 6 other artists to design and paint a mural for the children’s sector of the Bissell Centre. • Dedicated over 100 hours in creating a wall mural in accordance to the conditions and satisfaction of the patrons.
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2019 2019 2018 2015 2015 2014
ACHIEVEMENTS
CISC Architecture Student Design Competition Finalist Top 10 Excellent Academic Standing, 1A and 1B Ranked top 20 University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship Entrance average of 90%+ Valedictorian (top academic standing) University of Waterloo Pascal math contest Top 10% Highest academic standing
EDUCATION
2018-Present University of Waterloo Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours Co-op program 2015-2018
Old Scona Academic High School • First Class Honours (90%+) every semester • International Baccalaureate program in Math, Physics, Art
SKILLS
Software Adobe Suite Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Lightroom Rhinoceros 3D V-ray for Rhino AutoCAD Revit Grasshopper (beginner) Analog Model building Laser cutting Hand drafting 3D Printing CNC Mill Languages English Mandarin
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L i b r a r y +a c h i l d r e n ’ s p l a c e
Project: Design Studio, Winter 2019 Supervisor: Rick Andrighetti and Maya Przybylski Program: Library/Community Centre Location: Toronto, ON
Located alongside the Toronto railpath and Wallace Pedestrian Bridge, the children’s library integrates fun and learning into a self-changing climbing wall that runs through the center of the building. As the slopes in the climbing wall change, different programs reveal themselves to the climber, including bookshelves and reading pods that allow kids to discover new books and genres as they play. The library also features many areas for quiet study, relaxing and reading that circulate around the climbing wall in the form of walkways on each level in an open atrium, providing easy surveillance of the children as parents enjoy their own quiet time. At points in the walkway, the glass façade changes from frosted to clear, allowing scenic views outside the building as occupants enjoy a coffee or book, and other sections protrude into the atrium forming a secluded reading area. As the circulation of the walkway intersects with the climbing wall and heads behind it, the wall separates the active and playful atmosphere of the atrium and private, quiet programs such as study spaces, bookstacks, and a small theater.
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FRAG M ENT A XO NO M ET R I C
As occupants climb, they will discover different genres of books in the nooks, as well as reading pods hidden in the wall that give them a little more privacy to read on their own. Where the slope becomes too steep to climb, it is sectioned off by a green wall, with glazing on either side to allow sunlight into the quiet programs behind the wall.
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FRAGME NT SEC TI O N CC
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Southwest Elevation 1:100 SO U T HW EST EL EVATI ON
Adjustable panels allow for the dark theatre to be converted into a communal space when light is let in through the transparent glazing on the first floor. Glazing on upper floors alternate between frosted - to screen east and west light in active areas - and transparent - allowing views at areas of rest. The result of the faรงade is the glimpses of silhouetted movements from passerbys on the street.
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Detour
Project: CISC Competition, 2019 finalist Supervisor: Terri Boake Location: Aokigahara Forest, Japan
In collaboration with Nadia Cheng
By the perimeter of one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, Mount Fuji, is a lush and dense forest. Also known as the infamous ‘suicide forest’, Aokigahara is one of the most popular sites for suicide worldwide. Over the years, the number of suicides in the area has only grown, with the last officially released document recording 105 corpses recovered in 2003. Detour is a pavilion serving as a memorial, remembering the departed souls of the forest, while encouraging those seeking an end to their life to reconsider such actions. The curved pathway is intended to encourage the idea that life will eventually improve and reverse into a better place for them, if occupants are willing to continue moving ahead and living. In addition, it suggests that the sufferings and tragedies that one may be experiencing in the current moment will eventually dissipate, leading them to a better place. Placed beside the main path of the Aokigahara forest, the pavilion is a symbol of hope for those who feel as if they have strayed from the order and happiness in their lives. It reminds occupants that it is normal to take detours in life. Ultimately, Detour has been designed with the hopes of leading occupants to a better place in their lives. It is a pavillion to pause and rest at, but also an opportunity to turn around to choose an alternate fate.
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LO NG I T U D I NA L SECT I ON
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A. Foundation pin connection
B. Cable connection
C. Platform plate connection
D. Wide flange connection
E . Steel foundation
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Oasis
Project: Environmental Design, Winter 2019
OASIS
Directly translating to ‘the source of the river‘, Heyuan (河源) is one of the many cities that Supervisor: Terri Boake H EYU A Nthe , G‘East U A River’ NGDONG, CHINA (東江) passes through in Southern China. Program: Off-the-Grid Research Station Location: Heyuan, China
In collaboration with Nadia Cheng
H O T H U M I D C L I M AT E
Branching off from the Pearl River, the East River serves as the water source for cities in the area, such as Hong Kong. Given that heavy metals from the untreated sewage system have been discharged directly into the river, the water quality has deteriorated significantly in recent years. Hence, OASIS has been established to monitor and maintain the standards of water resources, preventing the locals’ health from being compromised by the consumption of the East River’s water. The core of OASIS features a courtyard, through which freshwater can be accessed, allowing the water quality researchers to collect water samples, as well as sourcing water for their daily use.
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HEYUAN, GUANGDONG, CHINA
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SECT I O N A A
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L I G HT I NG ST U D I ES D I AG RA M
SO L A R HEAT I NG D I AG RA M
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RO O F FU NCT I O NS D I AG RA M
T HERM A L M A SSI NG D I AG RA M
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1. Rainwater travels down the sloped surfaces of the roof to the gutter
No-flush composting toilet reduces need for water/greywater
2 . Rainwater collected from roof travels down pipe into a rainwater storage tank
3. Rainwater (greywater) in storage tank is used throughout the building (e.g. for irrigation)
WAT ER CO L L ECT I O N D I AG RA M
CRO SS V ENT I L AT I O N D I AG RA M
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1. Solar Panels convert sunlight/solar energy into direct current
2 . Direct current is converted into an alternating current via an inverter
3. Electricity is used for household appliances
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WAT ER CO O L I NG D I AG R A M
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Live Work Hybrid
A film photographer and a wood carver share this house located on a steep hillside of downtown Galt. Light is an important factor in both artists’ work, and the house echoes that sentiment as it employs light as a material to facilitate relationships with the space, using concrete as well as changing ceiling heights to enhance the effect of light and changing of space throughout the building. The house has two entrances, one from the street which leads into a gallery hallway for their work, and the other from the parking lot, carving into the hill, leading them to the bottom level of the house, where the photographer’s dark room is located. As they move into higher levels of the house, the exposure to light is increased to accommodate living and working. The house negotiates the awkward public and private relationships of the site by using the structure of the building itself to direct occupants to more scenic views as well as creating areas of light without view. Project: Design studio, Fall 2018 Supervisor: Rick Andrighetti and Lola Sheppard Location: Cambridge, ON
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Additional Works
The Fu nct i on of Af fe ct // Du rat i on al Se ct i o n
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Art Gal lery of Ont ario // Durat ional Sect i o n
The Funct ion of Af fect // Mo de l
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The Funct ion of Af fect // Mode l
The Fu n ctio n of Affect // Model
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Pavillion // Basswood mode l
Pavillion // Basswood mode l
Swin g // Ba s s wo o d model
Ref il l St at ion // Lasercut mo de l
Ref il l St at ion // Lasercut mo de l
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AND THAT’S THE END! THANKS FOR YOUR TIME.
# (780)807-8633 @ z545chen@uwaterloo.ca
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