Cam Parkin CV

J. CAMERON PARKIN

camparkin.com

BAS (Hons), M.Arch

Adjunct Faculty, University of Waterloo

DEGREES AWARDED Master of Architecture - University of Waterloo

2016 - 2018

> Completion of thesis titled: Coding a Biophilic Core: Digital Design Tools for Toronto’s Avian Habitat Networks

Bachelor of Honours Architectural Studies - University of Waterloo

2010 - 2015

> Graduated with distinction on Dean’s Honours List

SELECTED RESEARCH & FABRICATION PROJECTS Software Embedded Design Project Anatomies - DATAlab

2020

> Co-lead team to create analysis framework and automated project anatomy drawing tool to better understand values and outcomes of projects that employ data and software (“soft materials”) in their operation. > Project leads: Maya Przybylski, Cam Parkin; Research Assistants: Alice Huang, Vincent Min

Parametric Habitat Network Study - Sidewalk Labs / DATAlab

2018

> Generated computational visualization and analysis of avian habitat networks surrounding Sidewalk Labs’ Quayside proposed development to promote urban green space as a location for biophilic interaction

Robotic Work-flows - University of Waterloo

2018

> Independently researched work-flows and created fabrication scripts for newly acquired robotic arms

LINKlab - DATAlab

2018

> Prototyped installation to leverage embedded deflection sensors in a pedestrian bridge to create engaging user feedback > Responsible for design options, digital modeling, and proposal drawing set > Project leads: David Correa, Maya Przybylski; Team members: Cam Parkin, Shiobhan Allman, Boran Wang 2017

STARscape - F_RM lab > Co-lead student team to design, fabricate, and install Nuit Blanche exhibit exploring urbanites’ relationship to stars through a digitally generated projections on an immersive veil > Project leads: Cam Parkin, Joel Piecowye, Chris Chan; Fabrication Support: Emily Guo, Jacqueline Chow

Urban Armature - University of Waterloo

2017

> Designed and fabricated interactive tiled urban furniture to active underused public space > Project Team: Negar Behzad, Suhaib Bhatti, Golnaz Djamshidi, Alexandra Hucik, Carly Kandrack, Ali Mohebali, Cam Parkin, Fotini Pitoglou, Danielle Rosen, Pavel Tsolov, and Anqi Zhang

COMPUTER TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Modeling, Drafting > > > > > >

Rhino Grasshopper Revit QGIS SketchUp AutoCAD

Graphics

> Adobe Creative Suite > Adobe Premier

Programming (beginner) > > > >

Python Script C# Javascript + D3 Processing

Model Making

> Laser Cutting > Simplify3D > RhinoCAM

Rendering > V-Ray > Enscape

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SELECTED PRACTICE Teeple Architecture Inc. - Junior Designer - Toronto, Ontario

2015-2016

> Key member on design teams for high quality institutional projects, including Seneca College extension, Morgan State Student Services Center, and Arctic College Expansion > Project manager for 12 story condominium project through re-zoning application and design development > Independently designed residential facade renovation

nARCHITECTS - Architectural Assistant - Brooklyn, New York

Winter 2015

> Worked on Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and park competition, conducting preliminary research, generating physical and digital massing options, and independently scripting the façade. > Took on product research, design development drawings, and details for phase two of nARCHITECTS and James Corner Field Operation’s Navy Pier in Chicago > Created massing models, façade options, and renderings for a mercantile building on MIT’s campus

Bing Thom Architects - Junior Designer - Vancouver, British Columbia > Worked as a key team member on University of Chicago, Booth School of Business Center in Hong Kong from the creation of multiple concepts through to design development. Contributions included the production of presentation and working drawings, creation and revision of renders and diagrams, attendance at client and consultant meetings, and the development of a Revit model > Created a vibrant set of renderings for the competition entry for “The Banff Center”

Hosper - Landscape and Urban Design Intern - Haarlem, The Netherlands > Worked as an integral part of a small team to create a competitive design and presentation graphics for a two kilometer long park in Berlin > Confidently led the schematic design of a public square on the outskirts of Brussels > Participated in office design meetings, site visits, and excursions across Holland

Winter+ Summer 2014

Summer 2013

SELECTED AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS & DISTINCTIONS WUSA Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award Nomination

2021

Canadian Architect Student Award of Excellence

2019

AIA Henry Adams Medal

2019

RAIC Honour Roll

2019

Ron Sims Purchase Prize - University of Waterloo

2019

Thesis Commendation - University of Waterloo

2019

President’s Graduate Scholarship - University of Waterloo

2017

Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship - SSHRC

2017

Graduate Entrance Scholarship - University of Waterloo

2016

Dean’s Honours List - University of Waterloo First in Class Engineering Scholarship - University of Waterloo

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE COURSES ARC 611 - Advanced Digital Models - The State University of New York at Buffalo

2019

> Authored and delivered second year graduate course focused on shifting digital approaches from computerization to computation by introducing Grasshopper as a generative, iterative, analytical, and rational platform

ARCH 193 - Design Studio - University of Waterloo

Coordinator 2021, Instructor 2019 - 2020

> Produced project briefs and coordinated a large teaching team to deliver an Online studio that focused on organizational systems, formal languages, and the design of a small urban library and maker-space > Provided critical feedback, support, and guidance for first year students

ARCH 212 - Digital Fabrication & Introduction to Computation - University of Waterloo

2018 - 2020

> Authored and delivered second year undergraduate course introducing digital fabrication techniques, advanced mesh modeling, and algorithmic processes > Successfully transitioned course to an Online environment by pivoting to simulation and parametric design

ARCH 113 - Visual & Digital Media - University of Waterloo

2019 - 2021

> Authored and delivered course focused on digital drawing as a mode representation as well as inquiry > Students were introduced to a suite of commonly used modeling, drawing, rendering, and graphics software before developing methods of hybrid drawing that acted as testbeds for their design studio projects

INVITED LECTURES AND SEMINARS ARCH 293 - Digital Land-forming Seminar - University of Waterloo

2019

> Provided a lecture, tutorial, and work session to convey methods of digitally conceptualizing, generating, manipulating, and evaluating landforms > Studio coordinated by Jane Hutton with a focus on designing with forces of water and ecology

ARCH 610 - GIS Research Methods Seminar - University of Waterloo

2019

> Lectured on computationally driven mapping as a research method and presented thesis work > Conducted tutorial outlining methods of gathering, compiling, and processing geographic data for research purposes

ARC3015Y F - Urban Habitat Mapping Lecture - University of Toronto

2018

> Presented strategies for sensing and generating avian habitat in an urban setting and provided student feedback for Joyce Hwang’s Zoological Cities M.Arch option studio

GRANTS Sidewalk Toronto - Small Grant Program - 3 months - $6,200 (CAD)

2018

> Provided to researchers to support and enrich the creation of a Master Innovation and Development Plan

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada - Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship - 1 year - $17,500 (CAD) + $5000 (CAD) University of Waterloo President’s Graduate Scholarship

2017

> Awarded to help develop research skills and assist in the training of students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement 3/4

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS M. Przybylski, J.C. Parkin, “Embracing a Material Turn in Software Embedded Design” at Deep City: Climate Crisis, Democracy and the Digital, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland

2021

J.C. Parkin, “Urban Avian Flows: Developing An agent-based design methodology in pursuit of urban biophilia” at Responsive Cities : Disrupting Through Circular Design 2019, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, Barcelona

2019

M. Przybylski, J.C. Parkin, “Material Recalibration: Exposing the complex interplay between physical materials, computational elements and real-world outcomes in Software-Embedded Design” at Responsive Cities : Disrupting Through Circular Design 2019, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, Barcelona

2019

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS ACCEPTED AS TALKS J.C. Parkin, “Modeling Avian Patch Networks in Dense Urban Settings” at Urban Complexity Conference: Modeling Complex Urban Environments, Waterloo Institute for Complexity & Innovation, University of Waterloo OTHER PUBLICATIONS M. Przybylski, J.C. Parkin, “New Material Anatomies” in on site review 36: our material future J.C. Parkin, “Coding a Biophilic Core” in Canadian Architect v.64 n.12 J.C. Parkin, “Inter-Species Scaffold” in Journal of Architectural Education v.72 n.1 J.C. Parkin, C. Chan “STARscape” in galt. issue 01: “alternating”

2018

2020 2019 2018 2018

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