F IONA LU ARCH IT E CT UR E PORT F OL IO SPR ING 2 0 1 7
IN TR ODUC TION
Hello, my name is Fiona and I am currently finishing my last term of my bachelor of architectural studies at the University of Waterloo in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. In the past four years of my architectural studies I have worked on projects of various programs, sizes, and budgets both in school and during my internship experiences. At school I enjoy exploring how architecture affects the urban experience though imagining how the users would interact amongst themselves and the spaces they occupy. The absence of a monetary limit removes many constraints in the design which can only be achieved in an academic setting. In a real world setting as I have experienced over my six co-op terms, there has always been a budget and often the case is one of the main driving factors in the design process. My professional work experiences has taught me efficient building designs with economy in mind while maintaining quality of the space through detailed building construction. Past projects include small and large scale commercial buildings, large scale institutions, and medium scale residential projects. I have work experience in architecture offices world wide that ranges from small studios to large firms. The following is a collection highlighting some of the projects have worked on and participated in over the years. Enjoy!
Fiona Lu +1-226-600-8486 lu.fionafb@gmail.com
TAB L E OF C O N TEN TS
Introduction
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CV
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References
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3x3 Residence
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Crossroads
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National Research Council
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Clichy
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Morimoto Asia
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Chair for Mark Twain
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Cambridge Common
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Graphics
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CU RR IC UL UM VITA E SKILLS Rhinoceros 5.0 V-ray for Rhino Autocad Revit
Photoshop Illustrator InDesign
EDUCATION University of Waterloo Bachelors of Architectural Studies
Cambridge, Canada 2012 - 2017
WOODLANDS SECONDARY SCHOOL
Mississauga, Canada 2008 - 2012 WORK EXPERIENCE
Paris ECDM ARCHITECTS 01/2017 04/2016 Position: architecture intern Programs used: Rhino, Photoshop Projects: - Commercial building in Clichy during schematic design phase and images for client presentations. Toronto DIAMOND SCHMITT ARCHITECTS 01/2016 - 08/2016 Position: architecture intern Programs used: Revit, Autocad, Photoshop, Projects: - Research facility for the National Research Council of Canada during schematic design to design development stages. - British Columbia Life Science building tender drawing set. Hong Kong DAVIDCLOVERS 05/2015 - 09/2015 Position: architecture intern Programs used: Rhino, Autocad, Photoshop Projects: - Kwun Tong Town Centre Redevelopment project competition - Renovation of Liger fashion boutique in Fashion Walk, Hong Kong from schematic design to construction drawings - Plukka jewelry storefront in Burlington Arcade, London from schematic design to design development Studio V Architecture Position: architecture intern Programs used: Rhino, Autocad, Photoshop Projects: - Morimoto Asia restaurant in Orlando from design development to construction drawings
New York 09/2014 - 12/2014
Urban Strategies Position: design intern Programs used: Illustrator, Photoshop, Autocad Projects: - Renderings of community post-box proposals for publication in Spacing Magazine - Diagrams depicting the proposed zoning regulations for Fort McMurray, Alberta
Toronto 01/2014 - 04/ 2014
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R EFER EN C ES Gordon Wilhelm, AIA Senior Designer Studio V Architecture, PLLC New York, NY (212) 779-2288 February 3, 2015
To Whom It May Concern, Gordon Wilhelm, AIA Fiona Lu interned at Studio V from September 2nd, 2014 through December Senior of Designer 19th, 2014. In that time, Fiona became an invaluable member several project Architecture, teams within our firm. I worked most directly with her Studio on our V projects at WestPLLC New York, NY 58th Street and Morimoto Asia. (212) 779-2288 Fiona drafted interior elevations, detail drawings, and enlarged plans as part of an 11-story, 120,000ft2 ground-up, mixed use development on West 58th Street February 3, 2015 in Manhattan. For this project in particular, Fiona’s work had to meet extraordinarily high standards of rigor and detail, as the project was subject to a great deal of scrutiny by the client’s internal review team as well as the plan examiner. The very detailed and careful approach that Fiona takes to drafting made her To Whom extremely valuableIttoMay this Concern, effort. She was able to complete complicated drawings and cross-reference otherVdrawings and sources of information almost Fiona Lu internedseveral at Studio from September 2nd, 2014 through December without oversight. this work completed primarily in AutoCAD, she 19th, 2014. InWhile that time, Fionawas became an invaluable member of several project also contributed to concept usingdirectly Photoshop skills teams within our firm.renderings I worked most withand herher on modeling our projects at West in Rhino. 58th Street and Morimoto Asia. It is Fiona’s contribution onelevations, the Morimoto Asia restaurant, however, plans that conFiona drafted interior detail drawings, and enlarged as part of 2 during her time here. Fiona worked directly with stituted the bulk of her work an 11-story, 120,000ft ground-up, mixed use development on West 58th Street myself,inproject manager Moon,in and firm principal Jay Valgora onmeet a daily Manhattan. For Sohee this project particular, Fiona’s work had to extraorbasis, dinarily and contributed to nearly everyand aspect of the project. high standards of rigor detail, as the project was subject to a great deal of scrutiny by the 2client’s internal reviewcurrently team as well as the plan examiner. Morimoto Asia is a 23,000ft , 550-seat restaurant under construction The very detailed and careful approach that Fiona takes to drafting made her in Downtown Disney, Orlando, Florida. As part of Disney’s property, the project extremely valuable tofor this effort. She energy was able to completeand complicated has increased requirements accessibility, performance, life safety. drawand cross-reference several of information Fiona ings familiarized herself with all ofother thesedrawings criteria,and andsources used that knowledgealmost without oversight. this work from was completed primarily in AutoCAD, to assist the design teamWhile in everything space planning to furniture de- she also contributed to concept renderings using Photoshop and her modeling sign. Fiona contributed to the production of floor plans, building sections, wall skills in Rhino. sections, exterior and interior details, life safety plans, and detail drawings of specialty She also createdona the detailed RhinoAsia model and generated interior It isitems. Fiona’s contribution Morimoto restaurant, however, that conand exterior forher presentation to her the time client. Fiona participated in in- with stitutedrenderings the bulk of work during here. Fiona worked directly ternalmyself, design project reviews,manager where she influenced decisions on several of on thea daily Sohee Moon, and firm principal Jayaspects Valgora In alldesign, her work, Fiona a cheerful careful attention to detail, final and contributed was anexhibits active inaspect presentations to the client. basis, and to participant nearly everyattitude, of the project. eagerness to learn, and diligent work ethic. She is extremely capable in Auto2 a 23,000ft , 550-seat restaurant currently under construction CAD, Morimoto Rhino, andAsia the isvarious Adobe applications, but also possesses an ability in new Downtown Disney, Orlando, Florida. part of Disney’s property, the to learn techniques, solve difficult design As problems, and conceptualize veryproject hassystems. increasedShe requirements for accessibility,never energy performance, and life safety. complex is a good communicator, afraid to ask a question, Fiona herself with all of these and used that but does notfamiliarized require much oversight in her work.criteria, Fiona would make anknowledge exto valuable assist the designtoteam everythingfirm. fromFeel space furniture tremely addition any in architecture freeplanning to contacttome with design. Fiona any questions you contributed may have. to the production of floor plans, building sections, wall sections, exterior and interior details, life safety plans, and detail drawings of specialty items. She also created a detailed Rhino model and generated interior and exterior renderings for presentation to the client. Fiona participated in inSincerely, ternal design reviews, where she influenced decisions on several aspects of the final design, and was an active participant in presentations to the client. Gordon Wilhelm, AIA
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3 X3 R ES IDEN C E A project exploring the use of steel construction in components and modules to create an affordable housing project in West Toronto.
The 3x3 Residence was inspired by the Maison DĂŠmontable by Jean Prouve in which the entire house was made with a modular kit of parts that was flatly packed, and assembled on site. The modularity of the Maison DĂŠmontable allowed it to be customizable, thus able to be modified according to site conditions without much hassle. The 3x3 Residence was an experiment in a creating modularity both within each unit, as well as the structure as a whole. By establishing a basic kit of parts of the most
basic building elements - walls, floors, ceilings - and stacking it like building blocks to create a mid-density housing complex. The modularity of the building components allowed for a variety of units to suit the potential tenants of this building. Located on the boarder between Carleton Village and the up-and-coming Junction Triangle in Toronto, this building acts not only as a residence, but also a point of convergence for the community. Site Plan Street View Rendering
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Morphology
Extrusion of the site was taken.
A courtyard was created to make a public space within the site.
Large garage doors on the ground floor create permeability between the exterior and the courtyard
A wall is raised along the train track to provide sound separation.
An undulating facade is added to create a contrast between the modular and whole.
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Structure of the Maison Demountable
Maison Demountable Exploded Axonmetry
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Side beams (x4)
Gable (x2)
Roof Panels (x12)
Wall Panels (x19)
Ridge beam covers (x2)
Winter Garden (x1) Wooden Floor Panels (x12)
Base (x3)
Floor Joists (x18)
Axial Portal Frame (x1)
Ridge Beams (x2)
Building Components of the Maison Demountable
Construction of the Maison Demountable
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Structure of the 3x3 Residence
3x3 Residence Exploded Axonmetry
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Unit Typology Matrix
Components of the Structure
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3x3 Residence Floor Plans
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Ground Floor Plan 1 Entrance to courtyard 2 Market 3 Residential entrance 4 Courtyard 5 Open air theatre 6 Entrance to parking 7 Market loading 8 Garbage collection 9 Washrooms 10 Bike racks
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Second Floor Plan 11 12 13 14
Third Floor Plan
Study rooms Study cubbies Recreation space Projection room
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6 blocks unit 4 blocks unit 2 X 3 blocks unit
Floor 4
Floor 5
Floor 6
Floor 7
Unit Configurations
Building Section
The ground and second floor are public spaces that are used by the residence as well as members of the community. On the ground floor there is a market, a open air theatre, and a courtyard. When the spaces are not operational, this building
is a regular residence. On certain days, the market, the courtyard, the theatre, or a combination of the three will be activated to create a host for community gatherings. The market on the ground floor has large operable overhead doors that can be
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opened in the summer and during special events to allow spill-out into the courtyard. The second floor is a small community education centre where small extra-curricular classes are hosted, and study and lounge spaces are provided for school
Aerial Rendering of the Site
Courtyard Rendering
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From the third floor onto the seventh floor are residential units composed of assembled steel modules. These 1 to 2 bedroom units are suitable for couples and young families that
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are looking for an affordable place to live in Toronto. The modularity of the construction allows for quick and cost-efficient building that translates into more affordable housing.
C RC O R OS S S SRROOA A DDS S A project creating commercial and public space in Downtown Toronto with a focus on bridging a transport hub and the rest of the city.
3A STUDIO FINAL PROJECT COMPLETED: April 2015 PROJECT LOCATION: Liberty Village, Toronto Located in the developing Liberty Village in Toronto, beside a newly built commuter train line serving the Downtown, Crossroads is a project which serves as an extension of the train connecting the suburbs, the Village and the Downtown. In addition, Crossroads is a commercial building to serve
the growing, young working population in the area. On the ground floor are public gathering spaces such as a market, plaza, and waterworks. The public space is extended to the higher floors through a series of large ramps that is also intersecting the building at points to connect the exterior of the interior. Within spaces for small business start-ups are provided with the addition of traditional office spaces. Site Plan
Aerial Rendering of the Site
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Morphology Circulation from the GO train station to the site and main road is established
The site is extruded allowing the main circulation to bisect the two masses
The massing is re-distributed to create podium and tower typology
Circulation in the form of a ramp is created between the ground floor to the podium
“Caves� are cut out from the tower to create interconnecting public spaces that also frame views of the city
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Elements of the building The Shading System
The Building Envelope
The Floor Plates
The Vertical Circulation
The Site
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Second Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
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Building Section
Building and Site Model
Within the building, there are two large “caves” excavated from the massing to create a gathering space for the workers in the buildings. The “cave” spans 5 floors, from which there is a direct visual connection, in addition to a series
of stairs physically connecting the people on these floors. This vertical connection encourages collaborating and the exchange of ideas. In addition to the “caves” a series of staircases directly
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running between floors further encourage vertical communication, and collaboration. There stairs face towards the series of ramps, and the garden on the platform, thus providing a view and connection to the exterior.
Building Model
Rendering of the “Cave”
Building Section Perspective
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N AT ION AL R ES EA R C H C OUN C IL A research facility for the National Research Council of Canada. Explores the modularity of laboratory design to achieve efficient use of space.
WINTER+SPRING 2016 CO-OP: Diamond Schmitt Architects COMPLETED: Aug 2016 PROJECT LOCATION: Mississauga, Canada NRC CCAMM is a research facility for disruptive technology development. The project is located in Sheridan Park, a designated research and development district near a transprovincial highway. The research park was first
designated in the 1970s but has fallen short of its vision of attracting a large crowd of research and development companies. In a new masterplan the vision of a research park was revived. Diamond Schmitt was asked to develop the schematic design for a 4500m2 office and laboratory space for researchers at the National Research Council of Canada involved in the disruptive technologies. Site Plan Rendering of the Building
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Level 2 Blocking Diagram
Level 1 Blocking Diagram
I was involved heavily in the project from the very beginning. I worked with a principal of the firm who specialized in laboratory design. Together we developed various options for the layout of the offices and laboratories.
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stakeholders agreed with our opinion, following the meeting we developed the blocking diagrams into plans to show the layout of the lab casework, equipment, and office workstations.
Level 1 Ground Floor Plan
Level 2 Second Floor Plan
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Office Spaces Adjacency Diagram
Laboratory Adjacency Diagram
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C L IC H Y A project exploring the use of steel construction in components and modules to create an affordable housing project in West Toronto.
Clichy is a 40,000 m2 commercial building located just outside the periphery north of Paris. The site is adjacent to an existing park, and the landscaping on the ground floor aims to connect the city to the park. To accommodate for the drop in typography a smooth hill was designed with paths weaving between the patches of greenscape. This connection to nature is repeated throughout the building through landscaped atriums, and accessible rooftop
terraces. The floor plate dimensions and modular facade is designed for to maximize the efficiency and flexibility of office spaces for tenants. Amenities such as restaurants, outdoor spaces, and space for exercise are also provided for the users of the building.
Site Plan
Collage depicting ground floor landscaping
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Landscaping axonometry
Restaurant Terrace
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The vertical circulation of the building is located along the three atriums of the building. Feature stairs and glass elevators allow for opportunities of interaction between the users of the building. The bright public spaces encourage collaboration and socialization. The collages depicting interior spaces is a design tool which we used to experiment with the architectural elements and provides a general atmosphere of what the space should feel like.
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Courtyard
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MOR IMOTO A S IA Interior renovation project converting an old factory into a high-end restaurant
FALL 2014 CO-OP: Studio V Architecture COMPLETED: Dec 2014 PROJECT LOCATION: Orlando, Florida Morimoto Asia is a Asian fusion restaurant located in Orlando Florida. The Patina Group, based in New York, hired Studio V to design their new restaurant in collaboration with Japanese iron chef Masaharu Morimoto. The restaurant is to be located in a decommissioned bottling plant,
and client wished to maintain the industrial appearance. My contribution to the project included preparing design drawings, and Due to the poor condition of the interior elevation package based on completed existing building, everything had to be plans and sections. I also attended bi-weekly demolished save for the structure. One key meetings with the client to consolidate and component of the design is the “ribbon bar”, review the design. I worked with the team to a ribbon like component that weaves from finish the design process, or to change the the ground floor to form the ground floor bar, design as per the client’s request. around and up the stairs and onto the second floor to form the second floor bar.
Rendering of the Front Facade
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Building Plans
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A CH AIR FOR MA R K TWA IN A design-build project; designing a chair inspired by Mark Twain, and realizing the design by constructing a physical chair from scratch
FALL 2015: ARCH 345 DESIGN-BUILD COMPLETED: Dec 2015 IN COLLABORATION WITH: Kevin Park
The chair which we designed for Twain is to reflect his love of being a pilot on the Mississippi for he loved the profession far better than any that have followed since. He could sit on this chair on a sunny day while For this course we were asked to bathing under the sun, rocking gently on the chose a well known person and design a chair chair with his eye closed. He could imagine for them as if they were our client. We chose himself on a steamboat once again, sailing the witty American author Mark Twain. along the gentle current of the Mississippi.
In addition to designing the chair we also had to build it. Limitations in time, skill, and budget all contributed to the design of the chair. In tandem with the design-build process we also had to do a structural analysis of the chair to learn about how the human load acts upon the object as if it was a structure.
The Chair in Motion
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Chair Assembly Process
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Initial Design Sketches
For our client, we imagined a rocking chair which he could sit on and reminisce about his days aboard the Mississippi river steamboats. Mark Twin’s relaxed and easy-going personality translated well into a lounge chair. We also wanted to incorporate a sounding rope into the chair, as it
is symbolic of his name, which is derived from the depth which would be determined by such a rope. We went through many iterations of the design, but at the idea of a reclined rocking chair always stuck. The design sketches show an evolution of design; eventually we came to the final design which
is composed of a frame that suspended the seat in the middle with a rope. The seat was designed as stretch canvas between the two seat frames to create a hammocklike structure. This added a certain southern appeal to the chair, and further comfort as you sink into the canvas when sitting in it.
Design Precedents
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Components of the Chair
The Seat
The Seat Frame
Axial Support
Rocker Frame
A cardboard study model
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The Construction Process
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The Finished Product
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CA MB R IDGE C OMMON A small community centre with a public square facing the existing city hall of Cambridge.
2A STUDIO PROJECT COMPLETED: Dec 2013 PROJECT LOCATION: Cambridge, ON This is the design of a community centre located in downtown Cambridge, Ontario. The glass facade plays with the temporal aspect of the building; during the day, the glass is reflective, thus creating an opaque surface when viewed from the exterior. At night, the effect is reversed, such that one can only see reflects of the interior when looking out from the building, but the
building becomes transparent for the exterior. The public square is located between the Cambridge city hall and the new community centre provides a dedicated public space for the community to interact in. Flat paved surfaces allow a variety of functions such as farmers markets and various popup events. The rising and raising landscape create small amphitheaters where one can site at and observe their surroundings and be observed Site Plan Rendered View from the Public Square
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Morphology
Two boxes were extruded from the site.
The facade of the larger box was pushed and pulled
Courtyards and skatepark were raised and depressed
The back of the building was lowered to create a terrace
The the building was pushed forwards and recessed
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Floor Plans
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Individual Study Area Meeting Rooms Computer Lab Washroom Custodian Closet Administration Offices
Third Floor Plan
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Running Track Exercise Room Terrace Lounge Backstage Auditorium Holding Area
Second Floor Plan
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Ground Floor Plan
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GR A PH IC DES IGN
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