IRINA SOLOP ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO 2015
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table of contents
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curriculum vitae
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ambiguous boundaries intervention
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device: imprinting machina
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scenography workshop: the wall
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device: rotating panoramic pin-hole camera
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haunting aarhus workshop
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canadian pavilion re-design
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museum anatomy research
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instruction towards illumination: nautilus lux
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light_scape installation
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flatlot pavilion competition
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malivoire winery competition
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busan opera house competition
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changing the face: pushkinsky theatre
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KLF internship
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TSA employment
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about me
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EDUCATION 2009 2013 2014 20---
Ryerson University Department of Architectural Sciences, 325 Church St. Toronto, ON Graduated on Dean’s List with a Bachelor of Architectural Science Degree
Aarhus School of Architecture Norreport 20 Aarhus C 8000
MArch Candidate
EXHIBITIONS AND COMPETITIONS 04.2015
Cabinet Engagement Through Architecture
April 14 - 19, 2015 Milan Design Week, Milan, Italy Exhibit done in collaboration with Constructing an Archive Studio to showcase personal work of myself and 6 other students. Graphic representation, prototyping and fabricating a full scale ‘cabinet’. 01.2014 02.2014
Light Motion Process Digital Fabrication Gallery Exhibit
01.2013 03.2013
Flat Lot Pavilion International Architectural Competition
11.2012 10.2013
Light_Scape Nuit Blanche Installation International Overnight Public Art Exhibit
12.2012
Sustainable Market Square in Casablanca_Morocco Design Contest Student Competition
Jan 28 - Feb 28, 2014 Paul H. Cocker Gallery, Ryerson University, Toronto Exhibit done in collaboration with 3 other teams showcasing installation work. Graphic representation, prototyping and fabricating a partial sized prototype. Fabricating gallery exhibit at a set schedule and budget. Coordinating volunteers. Documenting process.
Competition done in collaboration with 1 architecture student, directed by professor Albert Smith. Design development, technical resolution, site design, programming, rendering, graphic presentation.
Oct 5, 2013 at BATA Shoe Museum, Toronto, Exhibit done in collaboration with 2 architecture students, advised by professor Vincent Hui. Design development, graphic representation, prototyping and fabricating a full sized prototype. Fabricating installation at a set schedule and budget. Coordinating volunteers. Documenting process.
Competition done in collaboration with 3 architecture students, directed by professor Barush Zone Design development, technical resolution, site design, programming, rendering, graphic presentation. 07.2012 08.2012
Landscape, Architecture & Wine 2012 S tudent Competition
05.2011 07.2012
Changing the Face 2011, Busan Opera House International Architectural Competitions
Competition done individually. Design development, technical resolution, site design, programming, rendering, graphic presentation.
Competitions done in collaboration with 3 architecture students & architect Dimitri Papatheodorou Design development, technical resolution, site design, programming, rendering, graphic presentation.
SKILLS
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Experienced in using AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, Sketch-Up, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, V-Ray, Office Skilled in expressing ideas though visual graphics and presentation Design focused and self-critical with strong interest in training Accustomed to a heavy work load, career-oriented, able to work in a fast paced environment Strong written and oral communication skills Punctual, respectful, work well in a group as well as individually Bilingual; fluent in English and Russian
EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS 06.2013 08.2014
Taylor_Smyth Archtiects Architecture Design Firm
05.2013 07.2013
Freelance Schematic Design Cameroon Ocean View Estate Design
05.2012 05.2013
Daniel Johnson Architect Inc. Architecture Design Firm
08.2011 10.2011
Freelance Schematic Design & Presentation Renderings Ladera Pacifica Condo Community
05.2011 08.2011
Khoury Levit Fong Architectural Design Firm.
05.2010 08.2010
Terraprobe Inc. Consulting, Geotechnical & Environmental Engineering
245 Davenport Road, Suite 300, Toronto, ON t_ 416.968.6688 e_info@taylorsmyth.com Work in a small team spearheaded by the principal on a single long term project for an expansion and renovation at the University of Toronto. Responsible for design development, 3d modeling, presentation drawings, code compliance, consultant coordination, and detail resolution.
Options for Homes Non-for-Profit Corporation, a_1468 Queen St. E., Suite 310, Toronto, ON t_416.867.1501 e_ info@optionsforhomes.ca Worked in a small team of students to design a sustainable townhouse complex to meet the growing middle class market of Cameroon. Provided concept, schematic drawings and renderings.
100 Richmond St. East, Unit 100, Toronto, ON t_ 416.920.0040 e_ admin@j-n-arch.com Worked with a team on design development and drawing production for apt. renovation projects. Work extensively on graphic representation and design visualization. Responsible for small design projects to provide both design and detail resolution while working with other disciplines and on the field.
YumaEngineering a_10 De L’Anse-aux-Bateaux St. Gatineau, QC t_613.800.5375 e_info@yumaeng.com Designed complex from initial concept to the point of schematic, pragmatic and functional completion Provided extensive presentation documents, renderings and design expertise
302-387 Bloor St. E, Toronto Ontario t_416.919.9534 e_info@khourylevitfong.com Research gathering, urban design, public design, rendering, creating and presenting comprehensive work to a professional audience.
10 Bram Court, Brampton, ON. t_905.796.2650 e_brampton@terraprobe.ca Assist in site investigations (surveying, test pits, boreholes, mapping, sampling, etc.), monitoring, construction inspection and testing. Office administration, scheduling, management, data compilation, etc.
INVOLVEMENT Contributor to upcoming Passive House Detail North America Textbook by Russel Richman P.Eng., Ph.D. Set-up Volunteer for IIDEX 2012 Member of De Arkitektstuderendes Filmforening at AAA 2014-2015 Student at the M & N Segal Fine Arts School from 2004-2009
IRINA SOLOP [03] MARCH CANDIDATE Flexible and curious young professional with experience in building construction and detail development. Deeply interested in architectural theory and affects and the production of spacial atmospheres.
solop.irina@gmail.com_email +1.647.668.1408_tel.canada +45.91.93.94.22_tel.denmark
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AMBIGUOUS BOUNDARIES VENICE, 2014 This intervention on a Venetian courtyard is a manifestation of a body of research into the invisible connections and hidden dimensions within the urban context; systematic and personal relationships, and how they interweave with the human subconscious well of shared experiences and knowledge. The resultant eventspace/staircase is a means of engaging within the invisible context by strengthening local social relationships. The stair explores formal aesthetics, natural lighting, visual connections and helps establish boundaries while vertically connecting areas of use.
AAA MArch_FALL 2014
dialog response
a direct correlation between comments
commentary
an indirect yet highly relevant correlation between comments
tangent
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an indirect minor correlation between comments
character
archaeologist · objective · formal One who investigates the artifacts found in reality and uses tangible data in order to construct an objective understanding of reality.
philosopher · critic · conceptual One who is engaged in the critical search for fundamental concepts of the human condition, often in a reductive way.
author · subjective · abstract One who uses a medium as a means of constructing a parallel system that drawn on reality yet is separate from its’ constrains.
skeptic · comic · satire One who refuses to believe anything at face value and actively questions what others take as fundamental truths.
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[05] UNFOLDED DIAGRAM_CONVERSATION WEB
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mapping the interaction upon the intervention
activity example
sight lines
[05] LAYERED PERSPECTIVE SECTION
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[07] PLANS | ACTIVITY AND ACCESS MAP
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IMPRINTING MACHINA PORTABLE DEVICE, 2014 The initial step towards investigating Venice started from the building of a portable imprinting machine which allowed me to create imprints of various elements and textures in Venice onto paper for further investigation later. The machine relied on a simple transfer method from the pins which would ‘read’ the surface to a activator layer of wet sponge, to a cartridge of ink (aka. dry ink soaked paper) and onto paper. The process distorts the texture and creates unexpected elaborate morphologies.
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[09] ASSEMBLY KNULLING PHOTO 1_pins 2_sponge tray 3_felt to collect overflow
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4_ink cartridge (dry ink soaked paper) 5_paper 6_cover
SITE ‘Great Coffee’ Courtyard
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SCENOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AARHUS, 2015 The proposal aims to dematerialize a wall dividing two courtyards to emphasize the breaking down of the forth wall between actor and audience. The proposal limits the audience to one side of the wall, the Great Coffee courtyard, while encouraging two plays to occur, one in each courtyard. The first play takes on a very traditional relationship between actor and audience, while the second play occurring out of sight, expect for the glimpses caught in the movable mirrors, will emphasize the inherent distance in acting. We use the metaphor of the three traditional parts of a theatre with its theatron or raked seating area for the audience; the stage where the first troupe would perform, and the backstage where the second troupe would be. AAA MArch_SPRING 2015
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[11] ASSEMBLY KNULLING PHOTO 1_entry 2_seating 3_stage
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4_backstage 5_adjustable iridescent mirrors
rotation axis
rotating pin-hole drum
tripod
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ROTATING PANORAMIC PIN-HOLE CAMERA PORTABLE DEVICE, 2015 Investigating the flat landscape of LÌsø Island of the Eastern coast of Denmark with a panoramic camera allowed me to explore the constant presence of the horizon and the limitless shifting boundaries between water and land. The analog method augmented this initial investigation and brought out haptic qualities from the exposure process of rotating the camera at 10-2030 second intervals. The combination of the expansive landscape and the local human error will further explore the potential for architectural intervention on this site.
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[13] ASSEMBLY KNULLING PHOTO 1_SAMPLE 18 min [30 sec / 10째] 2_DAWN 18 min [30 sec / 10째]
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4_HAZY / OVERCAST 12 min [30 sec / 10째] 5_ BRIGHT 12 min [30 sec / 10째]
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HAUNTING AARHUS WORKSHOP AARHUS DENMARK, 2014 The Haunting Aarhus Workshop brought together the entire collection of Master’s candidates for two weeks of intensive design and fabrication work. Each group of 6 had to choose a site along a major pedestrian route in the city and activate it in a subtle way. The goal of our intervention was to reveal an overlooked space of the city; a large thick hedge. We prototyped and build a perascope as well as staged a small tableaux within the hedge which would encourage people to look for the unexpected. We used three sets of lights to illuminate different elements of the scene in order to build drama. The device and performance acted together to create the overall affect and draw out the qualities of the site. AAA MArch_FALL 2014
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[15] ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS 1_fish eye lens 2_adjustable magnifying glass
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CANADIAN PAVILION VENICE ITALY, 2012 The re-design for the Canadian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale is an exploration into the phenomenological in architecture. Subtle detailing and an in-depth investigation into the various architectural effects are used create atmospherically charged spaces. The pavilion aims establish contemplative spaces to reconnect the Biennale visitor with the environment and offering a retreat from the sensory overload experienced when traveling from exhibition to exhibition. Lighting, circulation and public spaces are merged to create a new type of courtyard, one that is elevated to the roof and benefits from the natural canopies created by the many trees on the site. This pavilion bridges the gap between nature and building, interior and exterior and the gallery to public space. RYERSON BArch Sci_FALL 2012
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[2] VISUALIZATIONS
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VIEWS CENTRALIZED ATOMIZED
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[18] ITERATIVE DESIGN PROCESS The iterative design process of this pavilion stemmed from an initial need for interstitial space. It explored a variety of methods and drew z from a wide range of diverse sources in order to achieve the desired quality of space.
RYERSON BArch Sci_FALL 2012
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11% walkable or stepped slope 17% walkable slope partially accessible slope inaccessible
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21ST CENTURY MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SANNA
MAXXI Zaha Hadid Architects
VITRAHAUS Herzog & de Meuron
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GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM Frank Lloyd Wright
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MUSEUM ANATOMY RESEARCH PROJECT, 2013 The exhibition was showcasing the research into the anatomy of museums. My research was focused on circulation and organization. Through the use of case studies and the diagramming of eight museum, I was able to critically analyze and identify limitations and potentials for each strategy explored.
RYERSON BArch Sci_FALL 2013
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3RD FLOOR LOOK OUT GALLERY
3rd Floor Look-Out Gallery
3RD FLOOR LOOK OUT GALLERY
3rd Floor Look-Out Gallery
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3th Floor 3TH FLOOR 3th Floor 3TH FLOOR
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ROTATE 90째
ROTATE 90째ROTATE 90
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Ground Floor GROUND
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[21] CIRCULATION DIAGRAMS 1_MAXXI Circulation Diagram 2_VitraHaus Circulation Diagram
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INSTRUCTION TOWARDS ILLUMINATION: NAUTILUS LUX PRODUCT DESIGN, 2012 The approach to the design of this pendant lamp grew from an interest in creating a smooth organic form, a shape ideal for diffusing light. Solutions were explored based on what would produce a diffused light through the use of materiality and form. The final form was inspired by the shape of shells for its soft yet asymmetrical qualities. There was a further constraint on the project; to flat pack the entire assembly into a A4 envelope. This meant that the shape had to be designed in a way that is easy to manufacture and would create rigid connections even when assembled and disassembled many times.
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[23] PATRON ENGAGEMENT 1_Skeleton of Lamp 2_Final Lamp 3_Fabrication Drawing
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LIGHT_SCAPE NUIT BLANCHE INSTALLATIONS TORONTO, 2013 This tactile installation relies on user interaction to grow organically. Each user contributes to the evolution of the Light_ Scape, by altering the appearance of the surface. The Light_Scape consists of individual, easy to handle cubes, each containing a tri-colour LED that cycle through a spectrum of colour. The modular shape of the light cubes allows the user to freely explore limitless configurations.The cubes and subsurface are covered with Velcro, giving them the strength to defy gravity. The Velcro’s fuzzy texture diffuses light and produces a soft pulsing glow, which when accumulated, creates the illusion of a living organism. Light_Scape reflects the social nature of Nuit Blanche as it evolves through the night. FREELANCE_2012-2013
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entry PROPOSAL ARRANGEMENT 1_At gallery entry 2_Inside gallery 3_Gallery plan
FREELANCE _2012-2013
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[26] PROCESS With the assistance of the Bata Shoe Museum and Ryerson University, Light_Scape was accepted into the 2013 Scotiabank Nuit Blanche under the [R]ed[U]x lab. As one of the three original artist involved I was instrumental in adhering to a realistic budget and meeting client expectations. The project required intensive on and off site coordination to fabricate the individual components. The installation was very well received gathering local media coverage and even making CTV shortlist of the top 10 installations of the year at number 6. Participants greatly enjoyed the installation and produced exceptional pixel art beyond our expectations. FREELANCE_2012-2013
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[27] PATRON ENGAGEMENT 1_vacum forming cube lids 2_assembling components 3_off site fabrication of form 4_on site fabrication of form 5-8_user interaction
FREELANCE _2012-2013
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FLAT LOT PAVILION COMPETITION FLINT MI, 2013 This installation is made up of a collection of inflatable modules that can effortlessly be deployed and allow the user to create any desired environment. The form of the inflatable module celebrates a variable construct that can be dispersed individually or amalgamated to facilitate various uses such as a shelter, shading device, seating, back stand etc. By changing the arrangement of these inflatable units, the site could transform from a series of shelters housing markets, to a large performance space showcasing local culture. The vibrant and dramatic nature of this installation would become a focal point in the area, and signify the underdeveloped lots’ transformation into a socially conducive environment. The proposal will evolve locals’ appreciation for the site and support creative infrastructure to produce an engaging eventscape. COMPETITION_SPRING 2014
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[29] ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS 1_typical inflatable unit set up process 2_spacial divider configuration 3_market place / shelter configuration 4_stage configuration
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MALIVOIRE WINERY NIAGARA PENINSULA, 2012 The Malivoire Winery is located in the Beamsville Bench, a part of the Niagara Peninsula Viticulture area, in Southern Ontario, Canada. Initially, the winery was a practical, low budget facility that took advantage of natural conditions provided by the site. Although efficient, it was purely utilitarian and lacked an aesthetic image suitable for showcasing the brand. Malivoire Winery provides all the necessary circumstances for wine; however, none for the marketing of it. The goals for the re-interpretation of the winery was to emphasize the present practicality of the brand, while defining a rich corporate image with superior tourism facilities and event spaces. This design project was later reworked to what is displayed here and entered into a Student Competition. COMPETITION_SUMMER 2012
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[31] PERSPECTIVE SECTION The site was originally bisected by a ravine, long since filled to create a service road. The proposal calls to relocate the road to the top edge of the slope, and return the ravine back to its natural state. The new design consists of a main winery built into the slope, with provisions for a ground cooling cellar and gravity flow between pressing and fermentation areas. The second building, linked by a small bridge over the ravine, is to be used for recreational purposes. The two structures do not directly face one another; rather, they are staggered to create unique views into the vineyards. The retail space and small restaurant visually relate to one another in order to promote the distinctive wine culture in Malivoire Winery. COMPETITION_SUMMER 2012
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BUSAN OPERA HOUSE BUSAN SOUTH KOREA, 2011 The Busan Opera House is an opera house located on a man-made island development in Busan, South Korea, an area with a rich marine culture. Emerging from the sand the highly expressive steel structure reflects this maritime tradition and symbolizes a majestic ship docked at the port of Busan. Procession became a primary generator of form as the skeletal steel structure housed the programmatic elements connected by a traversing wooden pedestrian bridge. The hull shaped theaters are optimized for performances and encompass the public event space below. The grand ramp grounds the facility and leads to an observation deck. Continuous site lines give visitors a sense of continuity linking the opera house with the beach life and marine culture. COMPETITION_SUMMER 2011
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[33] INTERIOR VISUALIZATION 1_exterior view at night 2_flexible gallery space 3_main opera theatre
COMPETITION_SUMMER 2011
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CHANGING THE FACE: PUSHKINSKY THEATRE MOSCOW RUSSIA, 2011 Home to the Moscow International Film Festival, the Pushkinsky Theatre strives to embody the spirit of innovation and projection contained during its inception 50 years ago. The redesigned facade protrudes into the park with the insertion of a large glass scrim, appearing transparent by day and as a silver-screen by night (smart glass). This new cinematic device connects the park with the ceremonial entry terrace via a set of stairs and reconstructed pedestrian bridge. A projecting restaurant grants dramatic views of the historic Pushkinsky Square Park. The new MIFF building will include additional theaters stacked in an iconic light tower on the west side of the building, with more theaters tucked under the main ceremonial entrance terrace. COMPETITION_SUMMER 2011
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TAYLOR_SMYTH ARCHITECTS EMPLOYED AS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, 2013-2014 Upon the completion of my undergraduate degree at Ryerson I found a design position at Taylor_Smyth Architects, a recognized Toronto firm. Taylor_Smyth Architects has a design aesthetic which appeals to my sensibility to produce intimate yet practical spaces. I stayed with them for over a year in order to see through a significant project; the expansion to the University of Toronto Institute of Child Study. It is a fascinating project which has tested my understanding of context and my ability to problem solve creatively. The institute simultaneously houses a research facility, a university and an elementary school; servicing people of all ages with various requirements for limited facilities. I worked within a small team spearheaded by the principal and I was regularly challenged to conceive of spaces at a level of rigor previously unattained during my educational career. EMPLOYMENT_2013-2014
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[37] ENTRY SEQUENCE 1_front facade 2_upper lobby looking towards stair 3_main hallway outside auditorium/gym 4_upper lobby looking towards main hallway 5_lower lobby looking towards stair
EMPLOYMENT_2013-2014
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KOURY LEVIT FONG EMPLOYED AS ARCHITECTURAL INTERN, 2011 My internship at KLF provided me with valuable knowledge regarding the blurred professional boundaries of architecture and planning. The work investigated planning and architectural strategies as seen through competition entries and employed systems which attempted to hybridize the professional thresholds. My time was divided primarily between two competitions, the Future Cities – Siddesborg, Finland and the New Taipei City Museum of Art. Both entries were research heavy and explored interventions at various scales to produce a variety of effects.
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[39] VISUALIZATION 1_Future Cities Siddesborg Competition 2_Busan Opera House Competition visualizations 3-5_New Taipei City Museum of Art Competition
EMPLOYMENT_2011
IRINA SOLOP MARCH CANDIDATE solop.irina@gmail.com_email +1.647.668.1408_tel.canada +45.91.93.94.22_tel.denmark
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ABOUT ME I am currently a MArch candidate at the Aarhus School of Architecture, in Aarhus Denmark. I finished with a Bachelor of Architectural Science at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada in 2013. During my time at Ryesron I worked every summer in the architectural field; either as an intern at a research and competition based office, or on a more commercial interior design and renovation level. Simultaneously I was also pursuing various competitions, freelance work and installations. After graduating in 2013 I worked at Taylor_Smyth Architects in Toronto for over a year, gaining valuable practical experience. My bachelor education and work experience has greatly prepared me for the rigors of construction problem solving while my time in Denmark now has helped me further refine my aesthetics and design process methods.