Jay Zhao 5th year architecture portfolio

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JAY ZHAO PORTFOLIO


2007

start of architectural training

2008 JAN MAY SEP

NATATORIUM pg 2-5

ECOHOUSE

2009 JAN

pg 22

REMINGTON CENTER pg 18 MAY

WINERY pg 6-9 SEP

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE pg. 18

2010 JAN

COLLECTORS UNIT pg 10-11 MAY

CHURCH STREET YORKVILLE TOWER pg 19

SEP

TORONTO ISLAND

2011

YO YO MA CHAIR

pg 12-17 JAN

pg 23

GOOGLE pg. 20-21 MAY SEP

2012

SCHOOL

INTERNSHIPS

COMPETITION


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To the left you will see a collection of my work organized chronologically to make my hopeful progression more apparent. Each project has their own unique set of conditions, techniques and organization strategies. Rather than being static objects, I see architecture as tools, tools that can do things that could not of been done before. This is generally achieved by first identifying the conditions through heavy research and then with such conditions, construct a logical intervention for the site. Design is to solve problems.


NATATORIUM

studio 2A

buffer between the wet and dry programs. The unique condition

The natatorium project was to integrate an urban indoor

of the park is then used to dictate the specific organization of

swimming pool into a manmade green space cited in a densely

program, depending on its public or private nature. The fitness

populated neighborhood in downtown Toronto. The primary

gym, community center and cafĂŠ are projected into the park

intention was to create a connection between community and

while the immersion pools and massage facilities are pushed

park. The basin shaped topography of the park has a 15 meter

deep into the terrain of the park for a more intimacy. Another

difference in elevation from street level to park.

feature of the project are the two light wells/interior courtyards to

The wet programs are located on park level, acting as the core

provide natural lighting and reflect back to nature. Regardless of

of the building. Additional programs are then wrapped around the

the position of program, a visual connection is always maintained

street facing sides, with a main circulation path acting as a

to the park.


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PLANS

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

SECTION A

SECTION B


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ACTIVE

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community

park

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COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

typical pool layout, linear program strategy, simple but generic. However the site gives us a new dimension of height. With a 15m difference from street level to park level, how could this new structure deal with both conditions?

Why not stack it? Community activities will still be present at street level while recreation activities will be on park level.

ACTIVE

public

WET

COMMUNITY ACTIVE

private

For programmatic interest, lets create a system to dictate these public and private programs. More individual activities are offset into the terrain while collective actives project into the park.


WINERY

studio 2B

The dining, retail and tasting have been situated to be projected

The redevelopment intention of Harbour Estates is centered

into the wild landscape while the production programs have been

on becoming a threshold between vineyard and landscape. The

situated to be projected towards the vineyard. The building’s

transitional moments from the man-made landscape of the

façade is composed of mainly c channel glass for the purpose

vineyard to the sloped terrain, the wild landscape and then to the

of attaining as much defused natural light as possible and to

lake are key experiences integrated into the winery. The winery

play with the transparencies between the 4 strands of program.

is composed of an array of strands with its program orientation

This way, the experience of producing wine and purchasing it is

governed by desired performance intentions.

understood as one.


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BASEMENT

GROUND FLOOR

TASTING


Many traditional vineyards have their retail and production separated.

TASTING EVENT SPACE STORAGE PRODUCTION

The site can be broken down into 4 conditions; the lake, the dramatic slope of the terrain, the tree line and the vineyard itself. Program is divided into 4 bars in relation to each specific condition and act as the threshold between the manmade landscape to the natural landscape.

The experience of producing and purchasing should be understood together. Vertical bars are sandwiched between the predefined programs to unify the building and to supply vertical circulation.

Sloping the bars will architecturally indicate the intent on each bar. The two production bars will direct views into the vinery while the event and retail bars will direct views into the natural landscape.


COLLECTORS UNIT

studio 3A

flexible translucent shelves to store personal items and possessions.

This project deals with the issues of individualism, storage

This way, no two units will ever look the same as its appearance

and privacy at the domestic scale. The requirement was to design

solely depends on the inhabitant. In a sense, the unit wears what

a 1:20 scale model of an apartment unit that fits in a 6mx18mx6m

you own. As well as being a display, the occupant also has the

box.

ability to control the amount of privacy of the unit by either removing

The traditional layout of a unit is to have a glazed facade

shelves or by adjusting the placement of your possessions. Without

around a room with services and personal items stored somewhere

the need for interior storage space and minimal interior partitions,

on the inside. The intent of this project was to do the opposite. The

interior spaces are maximized.

two open facades of the unit are cladded from floor to ceiling with


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Personal items are often ‘stored’ away and neglected.

:(

Ah sooo generic....bore.

bathroom studio

kitchen

Why not transform this ‘storage’ to become the facade? Now every unit is unique and dynamic.

An additional bar is required to store the necessary services of the home.

Is that a violin I see? I wonder if he knows Vivaldi... And Is that an original Nolli print?! He doesn’t seem that boring

:D

after all... :)


Even though very similar in area, the Toronto Island is viewed very differently to Central park in New York City. Every class, every race of New Yorkers utilizes their city’s green gem where as many Torontians rarely make an annual visit. A prominent difference is that central park is enclosed by the city, by people who use it while the Toronto island, hence the definition of island, is surrounded by water, thus limiting its accessibility. The only TORONTO

NEW YORK

means of access is by ferry ride from the central Toronto waterfront which costs 6.5 per ticket.

WHY MUST ACCESS TO ONE OF TORONTO’S GREATEST NATURAL FEATURES BE SUCH A LUXURY?

TORONTO ISLAND

studio 3B

Toronto has made its intentions on densifying its urban core. However

The Toronto Island is one of Toronto’s most rare and treasured green

with such predicted growth, it would only be further strangling the

space including a nude beach, a Frisbee golf course, a log ride and

cities already few green spaces. With over 200 hectares of land, the

oddly enough… an airport. Sure it is convenient to have such an

Toronto island airport if turned into park space, would be suffice in

important piece of infrastructure so close to the downtown core but

sustaining the city’s expected population growth.

is an airport more of a necessity than public park space?

In a city, green, recreation and park spaces are essential

island by filling in the Western Gap as a way to successfully utilize

in maintaining a vibrant and healthy life style. Among the major in

one of the city’s greatest inherent assists so Torontonians can easily

North American cities, Toronto spends the lowest amount on public

come to interact, socialize, relax and play.

space and park operations. Being Canada’s central hub, The City of

The intent of my proposal is to connect the mainland to the


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STRATEGY skyline

lake ontario

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For access and circulation, the TTC Bathurst streetcar line will extend into the island for fast and easy accessibility. This way, all of Toronto has the ability to enjoy this new recreational space. Upon entry, this new route will visually intersects all the bands perpendicularly and hug the perimeter of the island for

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a scenic view of the Toronto skyline. There will be 4 stops, each showing a different aspect of the new park. And of course, no cars will be allowed. There will also be a new promenade which will be populated with additional programs of entertainment such as bars, cafes, restaurants and ultimately a new sports

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stadium to financially sustain the island.


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COLLECTIVE ACTIVE CITY SCAPE

INDIVIDUAL RELAXATION LANDSCAPE

RECREATION-PAVED SKATE PARK BASKETBALL COURT HOCKEY RINK PLAYGROUND

RECREATION-FIELD TRACK SOCCER FIELD BASEBALL DIAMOND TENNIS COURT STADIUM

LONGITUDINAL SITE SECTION

PARK

BICYCLE PATH SLOPED TERRAIN PICNIC TABLES

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COMMUNIT


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Program is categorized by bars that accommodate we have the outdoor pools/ fishing islands. By getting rid of the

different intensities of activity. . The orientation of these bars are Western Bay, a new channel needed to be designed for the passage governed by views into the city or out into lake Ontario. Each bar of cargo freights that transport goods in and out of Toronto. So its here has its own intended audience. The first bar when entering the park now, sectioning the remaining portion of the island off. There will be from the city is reserved for paved recreation, such as basketball a few smaller islands to slow down tides, which would be perfect for courts, a skate park, and hockey rinks. The second bar is defined as beginner kayakers and for fishing. An island has a very interesting field recreation with soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, condition by having its boarders protected by water. The remaining a 1km track and a new Stadium. At this point, the program intent portion of the island would be left to regain its natural state with limited become more landscape oriented. After the recreation area is a architectural intervention. This order provides a smooth transition from sloped park space with picnic areas and a walking/ bike path. After the busy, collective city scape to a more calming natural landscape. this is a strip designated for a community garden and then after that

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PATH

BOARDWALK BIKE PATH STREETCAR

ISLAND

BOATING CLUB FISHING ISLAND POOL IN CAVE SPA TANNING ROCKS

CHANNEL

WATER RECREATION

WILDERNESS PATHWAY


REMINGTON CENTRE

kohn

A major expansion for the asian cultural centers Market Village and Pacific Mall at the corner of Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue. The new plan introduces an additional 400,000 square feet of retail space, a new hotel and a multi-level parking structure.

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE LIBRARY

diamond + schmitt

The new facility will provide increased student space in a range of study and work spaces which better support collaborative learning, individual study and current digital technology. During my four month co op internship with DSAI, I assisted in 4 tender packages (concrete, steel, envelope, mill work), documented construction details, help revised floor plans and prepared plan and signage presentation panels.


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CHURCH ST. REDEVELOPMENT zeidler An addition of 2 bands of retail and apartment units to an existing building in downtown Toronto.

YORKVILLE TOWER

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Options for a new condo development in Toronto. A 1:250 physical model was constructed to compliment 2 different options with renders.

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SHARED OFFICE

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FLUORESCENT LIGHT STRIP FIXTURE ABOVE ACCENT WHITE TILE

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ECOHOUSE

ecohouse entry

A house designed using sustainable materials and innovative techniques that will lower energy consumption and minimize its impact on the environment. Sited in California, United States, the Ecohouse achieves a platinum in LEED certification by utilizing green roofs, solar panels, thermal masses and radiant floor cooling and heating.

DECEMBER

MARCH

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JUNE

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YO YO MA CHAIR

structures 3b / comeuptomyroom

In collaboration with Pete Kitchen, this chair was designed and built as part of the structural design workshop. The assignment required students to construct a chair inspired by a client of choice. We choose Yo Yo Ma, a cellist who is known for his versatility of playing styles and virtuoso. Our concept was to have our chair adaptable to the number of sitters while maintaining a smooth and constant form. The chair was made with 1/16� aircraft plywood and hand stitched with a black leather lace.

The Yo Yo Ma chair was exhibited at the Gladstone Hotel’s annual

Come Up To My Room (CUTMR) design exhibition.


JAY ZHAO

Address: 35 Goldenview Court, Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 4L5 E-mail: jian.zhao89@gmail.com

of my mind, I hope you can see

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the possibility of a very successful partnership with myself and your firm.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

AutoCAD

HLW International

Adobe Creative Suite 4/5

New York City, USA

FormZ Render Zone Plus 6.5

Jan 2011- Sept 2011

Rhinoceros

Highly involved with the production and design work for

Microsoft Office

several Google offices in New York and Shanghai.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Google Sketchup Maxwell Render

Zeidler Architects

V-ray

Toronto, Canada May 2010- Sept 2010 Responsibilities include making physical models, renders

EDUCATION Candidate for Bachelor of Architecture University of Waterloo, School of Architecture Cambridge, Ontario, Canada A studio heavy program with emphasize on conceptual design development, visual communication, building science, structures and environmental design. Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma Arts York Visual Diploma Unionville High School Unionville, Ontario, Canada

and presentation drawings. As well as providing input for design developments. Diamond and Schmitt Architects Inc Toronto, Ontario, Canada Aug 2009-Dec 2009 Prepared and set up construction documents on the Centennial College Library and Academic Facility. Prepared floor plan and signage presentation panels. Kohn Architects Inc Toronto, Ontario, Canada Jan 2009-May 2009 Help detail and revise construction and schematic

VOLUNTEER WORK

documents for residential and commercial buildings. Prepared presentation panels for clients.

Workshop Roma 3.0 Rome, Italy

Hydro One Inc

A competition workshop in collaboration with OSA architects.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Entry will be exhibited at the British Academy in Rome

July 2008-Sept 2008 Drafting and graphics designs for environmental and

Explore Design Show Pavilion

landscape projects, proposed station construction

Cambridge, Canada

renovations.

Participated in the design and construction of a booth to represent the UW School of Architecture at a university fair.

EST Design – Architecture Designs

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ekstasis

June 2008

Cambridge, Canada

3D rendering for residential developments projects,

A member of the cast of a school play produced and

drafting and graphics designs.

constructed by the 2b class at the UW School of

Architecture.

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