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Hello!
My name is Hannah Zhang and I am a second year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. Architecture is full of buildings and spaces that have detailed and sophisticated philosophies. While I can appreciate that, I believe that architecture can be meaningful while remaining simple. I have been able to explore a variety of approaches to design throughout my continuing post-secondary education and find that my best projects don’t over-complicate the core idea. I believe there is more meaning in architecture that can communicate complex ideas through simple design. Please enjoy my selected works!
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C.V.
h687zhan@uwaterloo.ca 647 918 3673 hannahzhang.me
Education University of Waterloo School of Architecture 2018 - Present
Cambridge, ON, September 2018 - Present
- Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours, Co-op - Merit Scholarship
Earl Haig Secondary School 2018 - Present
Toronto, ON, September 2014 - June 2018 - Claude Watson Dance Program - Honor Roll 2014 - 2018
Experience FABRIK Architects Inc. / Architectural Assistant Cambridge, ON, January 2020 - April 2020
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- produced plans and models in Revit and AutoCAD, aided in the design development of various residential renovation projects - recorded site statistics and researched zoning by-laws for several projects - developed concept renders and collages using Photoshop - designed layout for office renovation and reorganized the material library
.500 Cable Crimper Prototype / Model Maker and Drafter 2019
Toronto, ON, August 2019
- In collaboration with IJohn Sison - created 3D models and orthographic drawings in Rhino 6 of a cable crimper design prototype
Extracurriculars 2019
F_RM Lab / General Member
Cambridge, ON, September 2019 - December 2019 - helped develop ideas for Unsilent Night installation
Bridge Centre for Architecture + Design / General Member 2018
Cambridge, ON, September 2018 - December 2018
- Helped to organize and volunteered at events such as Night Markets, Coffee House, etc. - Promoted club-run events throughout the student and local community
Skills Rhinoceros 6 Revit V-Ray Rendering Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) AutoCAD
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Model Making (laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC milling) Hand Drafting Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Grasshopper English, Mandarin (basic)
Elisia Neves, Principal Architect FABRIK Architects Inc. Suite 200, 135 George Street Cambridge, ON N1S 5C3
June 06, 2020
To Whom it May Concern, I am writing to recommend Hannah Zhang, she worked with us at FABRIK Architects Inc. as an architectural co-op student a during the academic winter term of 2020. As an employee, Hannah was always very engaged to develop her skills. She eagerly took on any task assigned to her and completed it to an acceptable level. During her time on my team, she managed to develop new skills pertaining to the practice of architecture. She worked on single residential, multi-residential and commercial projects using both Revit and CAD software. Hannah, also supported our team in an administrative role, answering phones, greeting clients, as well as updating our samples library and setting up lunch and learns for our team. As a small practice, Hannah had the benefit of getting exposure to many aspects of the practice. Hannah is easy to work with and determined to learn. I have no hesitation to recommend her for another architectural student co-op position. Yours truly, Elisia
Elisia Neves, Architect, OAA, MRAIC, B.A.S (HON), M.Arch Principal
FABRIK Architects Inc. T. 226-791-5744 E. elisia@FABRIKarchitects.ca
FABRIK ARCHITECTS INC.
135 George St. N., Suite 200, Cambridge ON, N1S 5C3
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table of contents 01 | pas de deux
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02 | stratum library
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03 | revolve
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04 | cinematic promenade
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05 | material exploration
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01 pas de deux 2A Design Studio Final Supervised by Dereck Revington and David Correa December 2019
In ballet, a pas de deux is duet between a male dancer and a female dancer typically consisting of 5 parts; the entrĂŠe, adagio, 2 variations, and a coda. In the entrĂŠe (or entrance), the dancers acknowledge each other to start the adagio or adage. In this segment, the two dancers perform an elegant and intricate partnerwork sequence that is often slow paced. They then break off into and perform their solo variations one at a time, which is comprised of leaps and turns intended to show off the skills of each dancer. The pas de deux is concluded with a coda where the dancers come together again and close off the dance with a grand flourish of a sequence, often mirroring previous segments.
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first floor
second floor
Pas de Deux is a dance theatre that was inspired by the ballet duet it was named after. The circulation follows the structure of the dance as it begins as a single ramp that splits off into 2 that reunite at the bottom of the stage. The paths circle around a cafe and lounge area and cascade down the sides of the theatre space, taking visitors through their own kind of choreography.
The petals that frame the ramps are made of frosted glass panels, mounted on metal frames. These carry and diffuse the light coming from the skylights into the lobby area while also creating a kind of rhythm. By placing them on a slight angle, they create moments of brief visual connection between the first and second floors. Walking alongside these petals gives the visitors the feeling of a flowing, subtle tempo.
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outer shell
petals
circulation
structure
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daytime theatre render
The skylights above the theatre cast rays of light along the back wall of the stage. They dance across the surface with the movement of the sun, giving a unique backdrop for daytime performances.
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nighttime lobby render
The hard light in this space contrasts against the softer light of the lobby and cafe area, creating separation between public and more private spaces.
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02 stratum library 1B Design Studio Final Supervised by Maya Przybylski and Rick Andrighetti April 2019
Located in downtown Toronto by the Wallace Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, the Stratum Library is a gathering social place that connects communities from both sides of the railway. The library features a community kitchen on the bottom floor which is a space where people can come together and bond. The program of the library is organized vertically by floor, with each becoming increasingly more private as you go up.
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02 | stratum library
basement
first floor
second floor
To maximize floor area on a small site, I designed the library to be small in building footprint and more extensiv spaces closer to the streets and more private spaces on the top. To maintain a visual connection between floo
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third floor
fourth floor
fifth floor
ve in the number of storeys. Subsequently, the program of the library is organized by floor, with the public ors, there are several cutouts in the floor plates enclosed by glass which vary in size and shape.
section fragment of first floor lobby and community kitchen
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The facade not only serves as a privacy barrier but a way to engage with pedestrians walking by. The wooden fins create the illusion of movement as the face of the building changes from different angles.
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03 revolve 1A Design Studio Supervised by Lola Sheppard and Rick Andrighetti September 2018
Based on the motion of a rotary cheese grater, Revolve is a wooden pavilion that brings visitors up a cliff with its winding staircase. The dual spiral in the arrangement of the dowels reflects the opposing rotation in the motion of the handle. Halfway up the staircase is a sightseeing area where the dowels open up to allow for a better view of the landscape. Underneath the staircase is a shaded area where visitors can rest.
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motion model
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staircase pavilion model
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04 cinematic promenade 2A Design Studio Supervised by Dereck Revington and David Correa September 2019
The journey one takes throughout architecture is comparable to the cinema, both taking the person through space and time, but architecture can slow down and pause time. This cinematic promenade will take you through 3 different spaces, each capturing a scene from a classic film. The 3 films are In the Mood for Love, Blade Runner, and Last Year at Marienbad, all differing in tone and pace resulting in very different spaces.
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In The Mood for Love (2000) - Wong Kar-wai Nestled in a tall narrow space is the first cinematic moment. The clip has an elusive aura with the shot compositions and camera work, as almost every shot is partially hidden by an object in the foreground. The sheer red fabric in the model acts as a screen that prevents visitors from having a clear view, mimicking the scene. Curved plexiglass with chrome mirror spray distorts and warps their reflection, similar to the dual reflections of the characters.
Blade Runner (1982) - Ridley Scott In contrast, this clip is fast-paced, with an imposing and dangerous atmosphere. The tall and winding staircase in this space looks down into a seemingly endless void, giving visitors a similar sense of threat. The hard light coming from the opening at the top exaggerates the texture of the jagged walls, which adds to the feeling of unease.
Last Year at Marienbad (1961) - Alain Resnais At a glance, this clip appears to be tranquil and dream-like, with a slow pan through the rococostyle ballroom. However, upon repeated watches, the looming eeriness of the scene becomes more and more apparent. The long catwalk in the corridor space forces visitors to move forward towards the darkness, mimicking the movement of the camera. The dark voids on either side of the catwalk give the visitors the feeling that they are floating while the sheer fabric diffuses the light coming in.
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05 material exploration 1B Design Studio Supervised by Maya Przybylski and Rick Andrighetti January 2019
In architecture, material choice is an important part of the design process as it not only affects the structure of the building, but it can affect the atmosphere of the space inside. With this project, I wanted to explore the fabrication method of casting using concrete and candle wax. However, instead of casting a solid using a mould, I was more interested in creating negative space using the two mediums.
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For my final artifact, I created a large cylindrical shape out of concrete with different sized voids using the wax. To create the intricate wax sculptures, I melted the wax and poured it onto cold water. As it cooled, I used the water to create creases and folds, which were later cast in the concrete. The wax was then melted out using a heat gun to reveal the negative space.
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This artifact was then to be turned into a partition or a storefront display for a hypothetical exhibition. Due to the nature of concrete, I had to find an alternative material to create a partition that was more practical and portable. I decided to cast plaster cloth over a shape created by wooden dowels at varying heights. I positioned the cast created opposite to the dowels to create an enclosed space that visitors can enter by walking through the dowels. I also added a wall that can be used for display with built-in shelves. The plaster cast creates similar shapes to the negative space in the concrete artifact while remaining lightweight. It also allows for some light to peak through the small holes in the cloth, creating interesting patterns of light in the space.
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thanks for reading! lets talk soon: Hannah Zhang 647 918 3673 h687zhan@uwaterloo.ca