E T H A N | Z H A N G
P O R T F O L I O
2020
E T H AN Z H AN G
ABOUT ME
My name is Yi Chen (Ethan) Zhang. I am currently completing my third year at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. In my years of education I have collected a variety of professional and personal skills that have helped me broaden my experience in the field of architecture. Studying at Waterloo has allowed me to develop not only my design language, but also the values of work ethics, professionalism and practice. Through various Canadian and international internships, I have worked closely with team members on a spectrum of projects gaining 15 months of practical field experience. I would describe myself as hard working, careful, and committed to perform to the best of my abilities. I am eager to challenge myself and grow as a student of my profession. I am open to learning and ambitious towards becoming a designer of great ingenuity. The following works aim to reflect my abilities, interests, and progress as a student of design. I would love to contribute as a member of your team. Thank you for your time. Contact: ethanzhang22@hotmail.com 416 618 6529
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C URRIC U LUM V I TAE EDUCATION 09/2016 -Present Cambridge, ON. CA.
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours, Co-op
WORK EXPERIENCE 04/2019 - 07/2019 Paris, Ile-de-France, FR
ECDM Architects Architectural Intern
Worked across a spectrum of competition projects that consisted of residential and commerical low rises. Collaborated with colleagues in the design process as well multiple phases. This included 3D modeling, rendering, graphics, and physical model making. 09/2018 - 12/2018 New York City, NY. USA.
HLW International LLP Architectural Assistant
Primarily worked on DD and CD phases with commercial and corporate clients. Responsibilities included drafting CD’s, revisions, digital renderings, and presentational drawings. Closely collaborated with internal teams, contractors, and clients. 01/2018 - 04/2018 Toronto, ON. CA.
Kohn Partnership Architects INC Architectural Intern
Primarily worked in CD and marketing phases of large buildings. Active involvement in multiple teams working across numerous projects. Responsibilities included 3D digital modeling, digital drafting, suite design, facade design, and presentational drawings.
SKILLS
Digital: Rhinocerous 3D AutoCAD Revit Microsoft Office Maxwell Render
Analog: V-Ray Render Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign
Hand Drafting Model Making Wood Working 3D Printing
Laser Cutting CNC Milling Photography Sketching
LANGUAGES English (Fluent)
Chinese Mandarin (Conversational)
French (Beginner)
ACHIEVEMENTS 2019 2017 12/2016 12/2016 - Present 09/2016 06/2016
- President’s International Experience Award - Architectural Design Competition Finalist, Canadian Institution of Steel and Construction - Outstanding Design Award 1A Studio, University of Waterloo - Excellent Academic Standing, University of Waterloo - President’s Scholarship for Academic Achievement, University of Waterloo - Artist of the Year, Wexford Collegiate School of the Arts
LEADERSHIP 03/2019 09/2017 04/2017
Waterloo Admissions Interviewer Waterloo Orientation Leader University of Waterloo Admissions Volunteer ii
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AGO R A 1B Steel Final Project Location: Anywhere Collaboration with Magdalena Kaczmarczyk CISC Archiitectural Competiton Finalist
The Agora; a public gathering space in ancient Greece which fulfills the function of athletics, art, politics and marketplace within the city. The Romans later adopted the idea of the agora after the conquer of Greece and converted it into something of their own, it was known as the marketplace of Caesar and Augustus. The bus stop is a modern symbol of travel, connection, expansion. This architectural structure is what brings the rest of the city to the user. It shelters from the elements, yet is transparent and open. More often than not, the people collected under this roof are strangers bound together by the mutual goal of traversing the network of the city, enabling it to become a sort of urban assembly. An issue arises to tourists in big cities however; travel is a nuisance. Bus stops are hard to find, paths are not clear, one does not know what to see.
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The Metamorphoses by Ovid raises an interesting solution. “Make an amalgamation and give it new meaning�. The traditional structure of the bus stop can now be transformed into a prominent landmark that tourists can understand anywhere. Opening up bike storage, having a ticket dispensary, a small repose, as well as an arid, sheltered hub in the same area allows public transport to become available to anyone. And in combining these elements and making the structure elegant yet hard to miss, a new meaning is derived; it is not just a bus stop, but now a public servant.
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PROGRAM The structure features three main modular components that may be rearranged and repeated in various ways to form the whole. Based on the context of the site, it may form a long row of interconnecting segments.
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A bus shelter that serves as shelter from elements and emphasizes transparency. A sheltered bicycle storage unit that doubles as seating space. A hub that provides seating and emphasizes a gathering space which includes maps.
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S TRUC TU R E 1B Steel Final Project AESS 3 Construction
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G E OD E 3A Studio Final Location: York University, Toronto, Canada Site Area: 13400 m2 FAR: 2.13 Housing: 14500 m2 GFA: 28600 m2 Parking: 212
The Geode is a proposed student residence situated at York University and Seneca College. The development stands five levels tall, with the first floor being amenities, while upper four floors residential. The concept of this space is translated in its formal units that align to a very regular grid, while the open, single loaded corridor contrasts all regularity found around the exterior shell of the structure. Much like a natural geode; a hard shell wraps around a hollow core lined with geometric crystals of beautiful colour and translucency. The suites are designed to encourage social interaction within the corridor of the building. The layout lacks large living/gathering spaces while the wall facing the corridor feature frosted glass glazing at the foot of the door, top of the door, and along the kitchen backsplash – but never eye level in order to visually create intimate lighting with the corridor. The Geode is for the sociable student who enjoys a close community and playful thresholds whether it be interior or exterior.
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OF FSE T 1A Studio Final Location: Cambridge, ON Canada 1A Studio Design Award
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The “Offset� is a studio project set in specific sites of the historic district in downtown Cambridge, Ontario. It challenges a unifying design regarding historic representation and modern architectural moments. The city is known for its Grand River and the bridges that span it. In this design, there is a basis of contrast that emphasizes the spanning elements. One portion of the building is statically grounded, while the other floats like a bridge. It features aspects of both additive and subtractive architecture; creating private living space as addition, and public court space as subtraction. Furthermore, by utilizing materials such as concrete, steel, and timber, the composition choices respect the overall aesthetic of the historic city.
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A L LURE 2B Studio Final Location: Conceptual
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“The Temple City, where the profane and sacred are coalesced and blurred. This city is derived from the contrasting notions of the city as being preserved, destroyed, sacred, and mundane. Everyday function is graced with the divine, as the navigator throughout their course on a secular path, comes across places of sanctity, articulated through perfect spheres offering moments of repose.�
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CONCEPT 2A Studio Final From previous group project: The Temple City
As a fragment of the Temple City, Allure aims to capture the extended threshold condition of entrance. In a city where the profane spaces dance with the sacred, a choreography of architecture is established. Taking precedence from select clips of Persona (1966) and Last Year at Marienbad (1961), Allure captures the enticing magnetism of entering a threshold. The form of the pathway mimics a duet of dance between two partners. Inspired from the dance routine of Slip (2015), the pathways act as complimentary partners. Allure strives to actively allow people to become the dance of the city – one step, one rhythm at a time. Guiding the pacing and flow of movement, it is a choreograph of sacred curiosity that slices through the profane cluster of the city.
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PARA[SI TE] 2B Studio Final Location: Parkhill Bridge, Cambridge, ON. Canada
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Para[SITE] is a conceptual landscape study set along the Grand River located in Cambridge, ON. This project explores the potentials and possibilities of landscape architecture. The designed structure of this project mimics tendrils of a parasitic organism with vegatative properties. The vine-like pathways connect many existing elements on site; from the natural riverbank, to the man-made industrial bridge, to the historic floodwall bearing historic properties. It acts as an all encompassing public park while doubling as pedestrian walkway. It strives to merge together greenspace without alienating the built environment
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A. HOST: THE HISTORIC
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C. HOST: THE NATURAL
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ECDM ARCHIT EC TS Architectural Intern Paris, France
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Responsibilities included working closely with project managers and supervisors on numerous competition projects. Provided visualization for design decisions and presentational documents. This included the use of Rhino 3D, Autocad, V-ray render, and the Adobe software suite. Additional responsibilities included overlooking the model making department and acting as a leading consultant for building maquettes.
ECDM Architects Supervisor: JĂŠrĂŠmy Bernier Ivry Sur Seine, France Programs used: Rhino 3D Autocad Photoshop Illustrator 2019 Competition Laureate
Assisted project manager in creating graphic diagrams for presentations. Revised changes in plans on Autocad, and used Adobe software to create a site context plan. Responsibilities also included building a 1:500 scaled maquette and site context in a 2 week span.
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Project: Olympic Village - Paris Renders for material/concept reference (Right)
VARIOUS R E N D E R S ECDM Architects Programs used: Rhino 3D V-ray Photoshop Illustrator
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Project: Clichy Axonometric Diagram for Presentation (Left) Interior Render of atrium for material reference (Top)
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BO ULOGN E ECDM Architects Supervisor: Emmanual Combarel Boulogne, France Programs used: Rhino 3D Autocad Laser cutting In collaboration with BIG Architects and Chartier Dalix Architects
Mixed use office and residential building proposed in collaboration with BIG and Chartier Dalix Architects. Responsibilities included building a 1:500 maquette on a tight deadline using digital fabrication methods. Autocad drawings and digital models were produced as reference and production resources. Materials used included foamcore, plexiglass, millboard sheets, and modeling plants. Maquette was built with the assistance of one other intern.
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1:500 Maquette of building
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HLW IN T E R N AT I ON AL Architectural Intern New York City, USA
T EC H C LI E N T HLW International Supervisor: Lisa Knip Chelsea, New York City Programs used: Revit Autocad Photoshop Illustrator Indesign CONFIDENTIAL TECH CLIENTS
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Coordinated with firm partners, project managers, and all team members in large scale projects. Created construction documents and demolition documents for renovation plans. Also created presentational graphics for meetings and client review. Further responsibilities included coordination with developers/clients, participation in meetings and internal management.
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PE R SON AL W O RK Various personal projects done with multi-media
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