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2010 Undergraduate Portfolio
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Contents 2006-2010
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Infill Housing
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Towards Illumination
Henry Moore Museum Components Construction Drawings Live+Work Cube 325 Magazine Extreme ReDesign: DryerHinge Aggregate Rehabilitation [OSSGA] Rockefeller Center Proposal Fabrication Thesis
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HOUSING ON TORONTO`S MAIN STREETS 2008 BARUCH ZONE
Conforming to OBC regulations, we designed a mixed use building to accommodate retail and living space. Assigned the area of a parking lot and restricted by zoning regulations, this was the final product of my concepts. The designs included copper and metal cladding and used colours that blend to its surrounding context -- this would attract others, allowing them to enjoy and appreciate the architecture.
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studio
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courtyard perspective
Queen st. + O’hara ave.
back elevation
front elevation
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sub-level
Studio
ground floor
first-level
Two Bedroom
second-level
Single Bedroom
third-level
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HENRY MOORE
SCULPTUREGALLERY 2009 JOHN INGR AO
Based on a concept of a revitalized waterfront plan, I designed a museum dedicated to Henry Moore to display his works. In compliance to OBC and zoning regulations and able to come up with this elaborate design. My concept includes a double skin system, using wood and perforated metal.
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OBC requirement Toronto Presinct
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Grade Level 1:200 5 cafe 1 delivery room 6 cafe kitchen 2 auditorium 7 lobby/reception 3 coat room 4 gift shop/resource center 8 public garden space 9 informal gallery
Second Level 1:200 1 restaurant kitchen 2 gallery 3 restaurant
gallery space
exterior entrance
Preventing excessive lighting which is significant when dealing with artefacts’, the design also incorporates two open atriums that allow for natural light. However it would be diffused to soften its brightness. The first floor also includes an arcade, open for visitors to access the lower level which accommodates a cafÊ and lobby. The building is also primarily glass; allowing for outsiders to view the inside, heightening their curiosity.
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upper gallery
lower gallery
ground level
sub level
Cross Section
detail wall section
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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION OF A MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING 2009 RAYMOND CHANG
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LIVE+WORK CUBE 2006 FRANK HAMILTON
This project required me to design a living space while restricted to dimensions of 5 x 5 meters. With the given parameters I designed personal living spaces with emphasis on creativity. The designs included pockets of openings to allow sunlight while casting shadows under the levels, hence creating a perfect balance of shadow and light.
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ground level
second level
West Elevation
South Elevation
Cross Section+ Sun study
Rubik’s Cube: My parti was to take a cube of 5x5x5 and explode the tiny individual pieces and re-arrange them. Some were taken away from the existing cube, while a few extended outwards.
interior perspective
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325 MAGAZINE
The 325 magazine, in its second year of publication displayed works of students from first through fourth year. It illustrated the capabilities and expression of the Architecture students through new means. I provided extensive contribution to the design and layout of the publication. 2008-2009
Door Hinge Air Bag
Redesigned hinge with socket to insert frame. Pinched at bottom to provide a locking system
Frame Hook
Straps
Frame Hinge Suction Holes
Frame Bracket
Air Bag
85 Million People use Clothe Dryers Door Bracket Frame
Common Dryers consume over 5000 watts to run
Redesigned Hinge
Hangers
Apartment complexes can`t use cloth lines!
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DRYERhinge
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EXTREME REDESIGN
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2010 VINCENT HUI
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This project asked that we briefly step into the broader scope of design in entering Dimension’s Extreme Redesigns competition which encourages us to consider innovation and aesthetics for any product. Simultaneously we must remain sensitive to facets of design that architects must always consider including materiality, ergonomics, assembly, functionality and sustainability.
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Door Hinge Frame Hinge Pin Door Bracket Frame Bracket Hangers Frame Air Bag
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EXISTING VEGETATION: CANOPY
UNDERSTORY
CLEARING & SHORES
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WATER TABLE 324.73m
250m
SECTION A-A’
Haul Road Speed River
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house barn shed drive shed shed house barn shed shed
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house 2 storey house shed garage carport storey and half house shed fur farm building barn
120m BOUNDARY
Existing Buildings Internal
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BOUNDARY
SETBACK BOUNDARY
Swale
Protected Wetland
SETBACK BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
120m BOUNDARY
SCALE: 1:3000
1.2 P&W Fence
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dR Lair
Eastern Entrance
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Farm Lot 15 Entrance
Grey-Brown Podzolic Soil Profile Internal
A1 Surface Soil
Haul Road
Loam & Sandy Loam 12 in A2 Surface Soil 20-30 in B2 Subsurface Soil 24 in
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Contours
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Groundwater
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Cedar Rail Fence
Zoning A Agriculture
1.2 P&W Fence Electric Rail and CedarFence
Zoning A Agriculture
Site Axonometric Existing Buildings Wetlands Roads Fencing
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Zoning H Hazard Zone
Southern Entrance
Zoning A Agriculture Zone
Zoning and Land Use
EX1 Extractive
Site Entrances
Corn
New Plant species
Hay Field
Zoning
Farm
Pasture
TERRA PRIME
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Competition hosted by OSSGA, the project was a proposal to rehabilitate a given area. We created a diverse, eco-friendly environment that was also selfIncorporating walkways and watchtowers for public viewing. The AGGREGATE REHABILITATION sustaining. lake in the reserve is self-cleansing while the land has been introduced to a vaSTUDENT DESIGN COMPETETION riety of plant species. The plants found in this environment are based on ex2009 MARGERY WRINKLER tensive research from the soil and mineral deposits allocated from the region. Watchtowers
Sphagnum moss Peat 50-50 Peat Sand Fine Grain Aggregate
site axonometric
Proposed Plan
Ground level Pathway
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ROCKEFELLER
CENTER PROPOSAL 2009 IAN MACBURNIE As part of an urban planning project, a proposal was created to reenvision a master plan for the Rockefeller center in New York City. However, there was one catch – it had to be through the eyes of the firm, FOA. Thus, a team of five design students began intensive case studies of FOA’s manifesto, design techniques and graphical processes. An appropriate reaction to the site, which plays an integral part in New York, could finally be made through such research.
TOWARDS ILLUMINATION 2010 VINCENT HUI
This project paired two students to design lighting control elements for a preordained light fixture. Using elements of graphic design, we were to create a one page instruction sheet for external parties to understand the iconic and procedural nature of the design. Partners were expected to pre-fabricate the elements necessary for the production of a single light and include the necessary elements with an instruction set in a single envelope.
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aurabox The idea of modular pieces was inspired by folded objects. Combined flower petal + folding pieces that once put together, looked like a large paper origami crystal
funnel Origami is seen in many places from simple paper decorations to architectural inspirations. We wanted to apply the similar idea into an every day lamp. We considered materials, minimum waste of material, lighting conditions and form. We designed a lamp for an appreciation of origami and its use in different mediums.
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Flat Packed Condition
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components
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prototype Form and Light We wanted to create a lamp that was asymmetrical and creates a variety of silhouettes. This would mean that when a person passes by, they would see a different shape. Our lamp has three prong-like features that extrude towards the ground. The light funnels its way down the three prongs with no openings to create a glowing ball-effect that has a perfect light condition distributed evenly, perfect for any living space.
7 production To recreate their own aurabox lamp, two 18x32 inch translucent acrylic sheets are needed. The thickness can vary,1.5 mm thickness is preferred for maximum light.
Laser cutter
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FABRICATION 2010 BARUCH ZONE
The basis of this project was to design a chair for personal use for travel. The chair was to be light, in terms of weight, compact, in its ability to collapse [or disassemble] and fit within a travel size backpack.
The chair was to incorporate an amount of plywood as part of the design proposal with at least one other material being utilized in the final design. The chair was to be able to fit in a travel size backpack and weigh no more than 2.84kg.
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SADR CITY
BUILDING BLOCKS FOR PEACE 2010 IVAN MARTINOVIC
Our thesis consisted of selecting a city based on the Silk Route. I chose Baghdad, Iraq as my destination. The idea was to focus on and develop a necessary infrastructure within the city based on its living conditions and circumstances. I proposed the idea of an elementary school for both genders.
Sadr City
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Silk Road
Palace
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Palace Hotel Government Building Hotel Hospital + Government Church Building HospitalMosque Monument ChurchPolice Mosque Monument Transportation Police Major Road
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Martyr’s Monument
Statue of Sadoum
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Secondary Road Unpaved Road Railroad
Transportation Built Area Major Road Dense Dense Road to Moderate Secondary Major Buildings Unpaved Road Railroad Hydrographic Features River, Lake, Canal
Water Reservoir Built Area Other Dense Orchard
Dense to Moderate Major Buildings
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Baghdad Tower
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Statue of Sadoum
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Unknown Soldier Monument
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Rooms (separate boys/girls) Shower (2) W/c W/c
Multipurpose
W/c Storage
Storage
Rooms (separate boys/girls)
Laundry (2) Rooms (separate boys/girls)
W/c
Multipurpose
Gym Cafeteria
W/c
Classrooms (separate boys/girls) Lobby
Kitchen
Classrooms (separate boys/girls)
Cafeteria Cafeteria Administration
Lobby Amphitheatre W/c
Gym
SECURE
Library Administration Storage Nurse’s
HOME
EDUCATION
FARMING
LEISURE
Storage Cafeteria
Kitchen
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FARMING HOME
spatial analysis
SECURE LEISURE EDUCATION
Volumetric Plan/Section + Programming
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Rain Water Collection
Green Roof + Farming
Roof Sl
Shading Device
Natural Ventilation
Temperature Reduction
Light Well
Water Collection + Distributor
systems integration
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stage2
stage3
stage4
stage5
During my research on Islam, there was a difference of relationship between men and women between culture and religion. In the Arab nations, men appear superior. Religiously, no one claims power over the other but promotes equality.
Culture vs. Religion
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WOMEN
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Building typology in Baghdad
Tarma
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Ursi
Talar
Iwan
Hosh
The school itself will incorporate a dormitory, a clinic, a roof garden and a mosque. With emphasis on the education of the students, it is necessary to provide them with living space and proper medical care and security. Lack of vegetation is also a concern in the area; hence a rooftop garden to provide for the students and teach them how to sustain vegetation is also very significant. Roof garden
Male dorms
Prayer Direction
Female dorms Male classrooms
Open Archade/ corridor Exposed staircase
Service area/ Kitchen
Prayer Hall
Multi-space/cafe
Administration
Female classes
Program Placement
Circulation Diagrams
Site Section C-C 1:400
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cross section cut
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Roof Level 1 Skylights 2 Garden 3 Food production
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Roof plan 1:800
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This institution is to be designed for both social and political endeavors - posing ideas of equality and modernization. The school itself is also durable and self-deterrent.
Ground Level 1 Masjid 2 Male/Female water closet 3 Faculty lounge 4 Meeting room 5 Administration 6 Health clinic 7 Male classroom
8 Kitchen 9 Delivery 10 Cafeteria 11 Courtyard 12Library 13 Services 14Female classroom
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Second plan 1:800
Second Level 15 Faculty offices 16 Male dormitory 17 Laundry room 18 Shower/water closet 19 Female dormitory
Classroom
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“Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand�- Confucius
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Dormitory
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