Jinchen Cai | 2021 Architecture + Design Portfolio | Waterlo Architecture by Jinchen Cai

University of Waterloo School of Architecture

JINCHEN CAI

2021 PORTFOLIO

ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

HEY THERE! My name is Jinchen Cai. I am currently completing my third year at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. In my education at Waterloo and SAIC, I have broadened my knowledge. For the current situation of the world, I argue for the need to change architecture’s design ideologies. We must prioritize sustainability, green living, gentrification, discrimination, and human rights, to sustain human habitation on Earth. These focus topics along with my fascination with creating and designing experiences drive the strategies I implement in my designs. Through my various Canadian internship experiences, I have gained 12 months of practical experience and in-field education about the industry. These experiences allowed me to contribute to projects in various stages of management ranging from Design Development to in Contract Admin phases. I would love to gain more experience and assist with project and design in spectrum of scales and service types. I am passionate, dedicated, diligent, and eager to learn. I always strive to perform to the best of my abilities, while enjoying the creative process. As architecture is an interactive process, I apply such and continue to develop my skills with each project I undertake. This portfolio will demonstrate my work, interests, and progression as a design student. Many of the projects was developed through a (personally) difficult time, but I always persevered to the end.

CONTENTS

ACADEMIC

PROFESSIONAL

PERSONAL

INTRODUCTION i

REFERENCE LETTERS iii - v

CURRICULUM VITAE vi

STAGNANT FLUX

RE GROWTH

BUOY

IN-TERGALATIQUE

COVE RESEARCH CENTRE

COURTYARD LIBRARY

ARCHIECTURE49 INC.

ELEMENTAL ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS INC.

DIGITAL FABRICATION

SKETCHBOOK AND PHOTOGRAPHY ii

Architecture49 Inc. 270 - 1075 West Georgia Vancouver BC V6E 3C9 T 1.604.736.5329

architecture49.com

December 24, 2020 To whom it may concern:

Re:

Reference Letter for Jinchen Cai

It is a pleasure to provide this letter of reference for Jinchen Cai who worked with Architedture49 full time from September 8, 2020 to December 24, 2020. Her time with us was part of her coop work term as a student at the University of Waterloo.

Small assignments she performed included, in no particular order: 1.

Marpole Transit Centre, Vancouver, BC: creating massing models in Revit. Utilizing view templates for desired rendering output. Importing photorealistic site map for site context. Created sheets of presentation of 3d models for Client.

Rail expansion project, Ontario: creating 3d views utilizing view templates for final renderings.

Adding model information to the Revit file. Develop cover sheet for placeholder of 3d rendering.

Creating excel document highlighting project compliance requirements for architectural team and 3.

weekly model extraction for other disciplines.

BC Hydro Modular Office building, Merritt, BC: coordination of submittals to architectural

specifications. Reviewing documentation to best assist in RFI’s and coordination with furniture suppliers.

BC Transit Facility Upgrade-Physio Room, Langford, BC: producing 3d model in Revit. Utilizing view

templates and phasing for drawing package. Completed architectural drawing package for building permit application. Coordination of documentation with disciplines, Client and with the City. IAMI Triumf – assisted with construction administrator during construction.

Jinchen proved that she can complete her assignment in a timely manners without affecting the meticulous results. She is very creative with an eye on details. Computer savvy, fast learner, and a great team player.

In short, we would recommend Jinchen to any future employer seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated

individual with a solid work ethic and positive attitude. Sincerely, ARCHITECTURE49 INC.

John Freitas, Architectural Technologist, AIBC, CTech. Practice Leader T: (604) 736-5329 E : john.freitas@architecture49.com

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February 23, 2021

Letter of Recommendation

To whom this may concern, We are pleased to provide this letter of recommendation for Jinchen Cai who was employed by Diamond and Schmitt Architects Inc. from January 6, 2020 to May 1, 2020 as a student Architect. Jinchen worked as a team member on the Oakridge Building 3 and 4 Residential Towers. She was an exceptionally reliable and conscientious student who was always courteous and co-operative, exhibiting very good interpersonal skills and consistently establishing excellent working relationships with her co-workers. She is a very capable and skilled individual and we are confident that Jinchen would be a positive asset to any firm that hires her. We wish Jinchen all the best in her future endeavors. Sincerely, Diamond and Schmitt Architects Inc.

Ana Maria Llanos Principal

October 10, 2019 To whom it may concern, Jinchen joined our firm in May 2019 and had worked with us until the end of August 2019. Jinchen was our first University of Waterloo Cooperative student, and we were pleasantly surprised to see her skills in REVIT develop in such a short period of time. Throughout her work, Jinchen consistently demonstrated an aptitude for being a fast learner as well as an eagerness to learn whatever was necessary to carry out her day-today responsibilities Jinchen was presented with a variety of opportunities to learn and develop architectural technical skills and assisted in the process of building 3D base models for working drawings in Revit. She also assisted with preparing schematic design models in Rhino and AutoCAD. She also assisted with field investigation and site evaluations. Jinchen played an integral role in creating working drawings and models for several rehabilitation projects which are listed below: •

Confederation Seniors Centre – Schematic design option for skylight repairs

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Booth Memorial Building -Preparation of Base model in REVIT

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MVHC Evergreen Downs Envelope Repairs – Base Model and working drawings

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Edmonds Resource Centre -Site Audit and measuring

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MVHC Strathearn Court – Assisted with preparation of Base Model in REVIT

Jinchen would be an asset to any architecture and design firm. It is without hesitation that I highly recommend Jinchen and would welcome her back to Elemental Architecture and Interiors Inc.

Sincerely, Elemental Architecture and Interiors Inc.

Terra Shimbashi, Architect AIBC, LEED AP BD+C Principal

SUITE 118 – 3989 HENNING DRIVE, BURNABY, B.C. V5C 6P8

T. 604.568.6990 www.eaii.ca

Curriculum Vitae (778) 322-7505 jinchencai98@gmail.com www.jinchencai.com www.linkedin.com/in/jinchen-cai/ Portfolio: 2021 Architecture + Design

SKILLS TECHNICAL Digital Rendering Graphic Design Physical Model Making Woodworking 3D Printing Laser Cutting CNC Milling Creative Photography Hand Drafting

SOFTWARE Revit + BIM360 Rhino VRay AutoCAD Bluebeam Blendr dRofus Lumion 3ds Max Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop Illustrator Lightroom InDesign Premiere Pro Audition LANGUAGES English - Fluent Mandarin Chinese - Fluent Cantonese Chinese - Beginner French - Beginner

JINCHEN CAI QUALIFICATIONS •

Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities developed throughout previous professional experiences. Experienced in working collaboratively online and overcoming communicative barriers of remote work. Highly adaptable, fast at learning, and habitually meticulous when working through projects and assigned tasks. Proficiency in modeling, design, and CAD software from consistence usage.

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EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 09/2018 - Current | Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours •

Member of: WASA (Architecture student association), BRIDGE and Sustainability Collective

EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURE 49 INC - Student Architect 09/2020 - 12/12020 | Vancouver, BC, CA. • Contributed to 5 separate projects at various stages of the design development for each project remotely, while maintaining high-quality work with great efficiency. • Maintained effective and clear communication with supervisors and team members on tasks to ensure project progression and meeting client deadlines for project targets. • Applied advanced Revit skills by developing technical BIM model, producing 3D views, diagrams, renderings, and animations for the GO Rail Expansion Project.

DIAMOND SCHMITT ARCHITECTS - Architectural Assistant 01/2020 - 04/2020 | Vancouver, BC, CA. • Focused on 100% CD submission package for Oakridge Residential Development Masterplan Project (worked in Revit and dRofus). • In Revit: created construction drawings, modeled and edited elements, and modified drawings and view templates to ensure graphical consistency. • Remodeled floor plans in Revit per client’s markups as Model Groups, independent elements, and Design Options. Ensured coordination walls with MEP requirements. • In dRofus: linked apartments and rooms in model for material specification matrices.

ELEMENTAL ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS - Student Technologist 05/2019 - 08/2019 | Burnaby, BC, CA. • Researched and contacted suppliers and contractors to produce design reports, sample boards, proposal documents, schematic 3D drawings and etc. in support of Principal Architect. • Constructed 3D models for existing, demolition, and new construction phase with design options in Revit for all rehabilitation projects. • Produced conceptual 3D models in Rhino to provide to clients with design options.

ACHIEVEMENTS 2019 CISC Architectural Student Design Competition Finalist Top 10

High School Honour Chord Standing and Service with Distinction Award Honour Roll placement from Gr.10 to Gr.12 Excellence in Volunteer and Leadership in High School

Stagnant Flux 2019 CISC Architectural Student Design Competition Finalist 1B Building Construction Supervised by Terri-Meyer Boake April 2019 Location: Arizona, USA In Collaboration with Mahara Falif Software: Rhino, VRay, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

The Stagnant Flux is a dynamic pavilion that sits in the valley of the famous Wave in Arizona, that simulates the natural landscape and enrich the hiker’s experience. Inspired by the natural corrosion of the local Arizonian rock formation, it reanimates the environment’s surfaces and appear as though the waves are in motion. The custom-formed Corten steel exterior of the pavilion provides a seamless integration with nature. The Corten steel will continue to weather and become one with the environment, thus enriching the vigorous relationship built by the Stagnant Flux. Although structurally simple, The Stagnant Flux is designed to create three contrasting immersive experiences for hikers. As hikers walks towards The Wave, the pavilion camouflages itself within the contours of the fluid rock formed surfaces. However, “interior” is designed to create a distinctive visual contrast through the usage of rippled stainless steel sheets. These sheets distorts the reflection, thus activating the “wavy” rock surfaces as hikers enjoy the natural wonder. Finally, turning back after hiking up the wavy to enjoy the iconic view provides visual sensation of the pavilion engulfing and merging with the surrounding surfaces. In addition to the visual elements’ design, the Stagnant Flux provides few functional purposes for the hikers. Hikers have the liberty to interact with the pavilion by either hiking above or below. Each option provides a different heightened experiential moment. For those who hike up the wide Corten C-Channels, they can enjoy The Wave’s marvelous beauty from an elevated view. For those who hike below, the “interior” stainless steel reflection provides a supernatural while allowing shade from Intense Arizonian sun.

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experiential render, walking up to the pavillion at The Wave

Experiential Render from Above

Short cross-section

Long cross-section

Exploded axonometric of structural steel elements

A-Details: C-Channel bolted connections to the ground, at angle on the walking side

B-Details: C-Channel bolted connections to ground, straight on non-walking side C-Details

C-Details: Structural connections of Corten Steel C-Channels to Structural Flanges using bolted angles

D-Details: Structural connections of Corten Steel C-Channels to the Structural Flanges, and the 2 variations of Corten Stell C-Channels connected using bolted angles

“Interior” experiential render, below the Stagnant Flux pavilion

Re Growth 2B Landscape Design Studio Supervised by: Kat Kovalcik and Scott Sørli August 2020 Location: Burnaby, BC, CA Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area Independent Software: Rhino, VRay, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Burnaby Mountain was a popular hiking destination prior to 1920s. In 1957, the City of Burnaby dedicated a space on the mountain to the residents as a conservation park after much logging on site. Since then, gradual construction on the mountain and various design interventions resulted in the manicured park that is present today. The Re Growth proposal considers the trees that were lost on site to create the current park that is constantly maintained by the City and suggest to un-build some of the manicured area and blur the harsh line that separates the park from the original growth trees. The reintegration of new forest to replace manicured elements will blend the highly recreation site with its “wild” elements, Thus, creating a dynamic and evolving relationship between the human interventions and the nature on site. A cliffwalk on the steep hill drop-off will encourage visitors with the original growth forest’s over canopy. A tree bridge with various height changes will connect from the roof of the new Visitor Centre to the cliffwalk. The new Visitor Centre for conservation and recreation will replace the footprint of the currently closed down Horizons Restaurant.

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Aerial experiential render of site intervention

Axonometric diagram of new tree nursery growth over 40 years after design proposal for site intervention

SITE AS WILDERNESS, SITE AS RECREATION Exploded axonometric diagram showing the analysis of overall site program and service functions

Visitor and Research Centre building renderings

Experiential Rendering of the cliffwalk

Buoy 2A Digital Fabrication Supervised by: Cam Parkins December 2019 Location: body of water In Collaboration with: Hannah Zhang and Jeffrey Yau Software: Rhino, VRay, Illustrator

Sitting on the gentle waves of a lake shoreside, Buoy is a parametric interpretation of the classic beach pier. Arriving at the tip of the pier, visitors find themselves swept in by the curvilinear wood beams. As the path curves, following the spiral of the wood frame, the space opens up into an elevated platform, nestled within the structure itself. The beams and columns reveal themselves to not only be the walls of the pavilion, but also a shelving system. The waffling of the columns, angled in a cyclical manner, taper in to obscure vision, allowing sightline connectivity only in front of the occupant. Buoy is a structure based on traditional laser cutting assembly method. The structure’s primary material, red oak plywood, provides formal, visual, and structural elements. The texture of the oak plywood provides a visual reading for a porous structure, echoing our exploration in Assignment 3A. The materiality of the wood provides both a physical depth in the thickened structural “wall”, as well as an aesthetic element to please the eyes. The tectonic approach taken for the design of Buoy provides a fabrication method that relies on 2 major steps to form together the final structure. The waffled pieces of wood that forms the walls of Buoy have strategically placed slits size of the width of the plywood to allow friction-fitting of each piece of wood. In addition, L-shaped metal brackets with bolts are used to reinforce the connections as a method of scaling up the 3A assembly experiment. These simple connection design provides a clean, monolithic look to the structure that’s aesthetically attractive. In conjunction with the form, the spiraling and gentle curves lead the eye to look at the floating structure in awe. These design elements allow Buoy to be the centre of attention when floating on the calm lake shore waters. Occupants would describe the experience as if ethereal or magical when inside, looking out onto the waters.

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A dramatic illuminated structure floating on water at night time

Daytime East Exterior Experience

Exploded Axonometric of Assembly and Structure

Daytime Pavilion Interior Experience

In-tergalatique 2A Design Studio Final Project Supervised by: Derek Revington and David Correa December 2019 Location: City of Today, Tomorrow (fictional) Software: Rhino, VRay, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Revit Model: museum board, PLA 3D printed, metal wire, paper

Rendered section perspective

Functioning as both a central site to provoke public curiosity in the seemingly distant galaxies, IN-TERGALATIQUE presents itself as a research centre dedicated to investigating the possibility for future space explorations. It nests within the three major surround buildings in the city block, existing in the City of Today, Tomorrow (COTT), thus transforming the site into an ideal spot to allow fluid circulation, as well as careful investigation. IN-TERGALACTIQUE has two primary programmatic massing features. The larger, grounded volume functions as the centerpiece of dynamic circulation movement, as well as the open communal space for public to occupy. In addition, the larger volume embodies the continuous spiral movement into its programmatic layout and division, allowing for a multitude of different interaction with the site and the building. The smaller volume is added as an extension of the larger volume. A sweeping arch up spirals from the main volume to the smaller volume, introducing the researchers to their private, discrete work space.

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To reference the field of study into the architecture, INTERGALACTIQUE’s design was based off the Spiral Galaxy, the Mobius Strip, and the Fibonacci Sequence. To further express the intertwined nature of the Galaxies’ forms, the primary circulation for the public is a continuous 3D spiral, that juxtaposes with the rigidity of the site. This fluid movement thus became the primary focus and design language used.

building plan in site

First step: project parti and site studies

First sketch model for circulation as the parti, became the driving factor of project

Sun and shadow studies in Revit: summer solstice

Expanded sketch model for final circulation and parti, used this to design the final space research center and public observatory Sun and shadow studies in Revit 2019: winter solstice

Main building vertical section

Sketch models, failed final 3D printed models taken apart, and site model

Diagram for site massing and circulation Close up of failed final 3D printed model

Research building vertical section

Central Courtyard experiential render

North Entrance Exterior View

Interior Gallery experiential render

Interior of Research Centre view

COVE Research Centre 1B Environmental Building Design April 2019 Location: Bimini Islands, Miami, USA In Collaboration with Mary Ma Supervised by: Terri Meyer-Boake Software: Rhino, VRay, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Home to an immense amount of marine life, the coral reefs from the coast of Miami to the Bahamas draws hundreds of researchers and scientists worldwide who aim to study its biodiversity. The Bimini islands lie just between Miami and the Bahamas, and has the potential to act as the link between the resources of the big city and the vastness and isolation of the open ocean. Cove., an off-the-grid research station for marine biology and oceanology, was designed with this strategy in mind; tucked into a riverbend on the South end of the island, it serves as a point of recollection for researchers who need to spend extended periods of time in this isolated environment in order to pursue their professions. It is designed to provide its residents with maximum comfort amongst the harshness of its surroundings, in particular to beat the overwhelming heat and humidity of Caribbean summers. Equipped with all it needs to operate on its own, the Cove. Research Station would be a sanctuary for the hundreds of marine biology research to be discovered under researchers such as the marine biologist, and the professional diver.

Site and topography

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Exterior experiential render of building in site context

Floor plan in site context

Axonometric diagram of renewable resources circulation

Long cross-section

Short cross-section

Detailed building section with specifications for materials

Courtyard Library 1B Design Studio Final Project March 2019 Location: along West Toronto Railpath,Toronto, Canada Supervised by: Maya Przybylski and Chloe Town Software: Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, Watercolour painting, Alcohol based markers Model: Glycerin, Basswood, Museum Board, Foam

Framing an open courtyard of the community, the Fabrication Library is embedded within the urban fabric of Toronto, Ontario. The library is designed for the community, acts comfortable place of gathering, offers interior and exterior seating for the expanding neighbourhood, and depicts it site as a centre for gathering. The integration of the courtyard through the layering of two U shaped massing offers multiple access to the library from the street side and the West Toronto Rail path. To further integrate within the creative community, the upper floor of the Library houses the fabrication studio as a great resource for creatives to explore various fabrication machines such as 3D printers, x-carve machine, laser cutter/engravers, plotter cutters, and more. In addition, ground floor of the library facing the MOCA side offers a small-scale gallery space to display works created from the fabrication studio.

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3D model of library with roof off, made by hand

Design concept diagram

Fabrication shop equipments

Massing model in site context 1:500 scale

Building model 1:100 scale

Building model elevation view 1:100 scale

Architecture49 Produced Graphics Architecture49 Inc. September - December 2020 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Supervised by: Stella Nicolet, John Freitas, and Ban Kubba Software: Revit

Here’s a selection of graphical work and drawings I produced at Architecture49 in collaboration with team members. Due to Non-Disclosure Agreement signed, I cannot reveal more information about the projects I assisted in beyond these samples that was requested per the stage required by client for what they desired.

ELECTRICAL PANELS EXISTING TO REMAIN

F 1900

A3 - LTC

NEW ACT, HEIGHT TO MATCH EXISTING

NEW USG PREMIER NUBBY ACOUSTICAL PANELS 7003G CEILING HEIGHT TO MATCH EXISTING

900

LTC 0.00

INTERIOR ELEVATION - EAST WALL

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BORROWED LITE TO BE REMOVED AND WALL PATCHED TO MATCH EXISTING

DOOR HARDWARE: 3 BUTT HINGES 1 CLOSER 1 LEVER

LTC 0.00

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SUITE 270 - 1075 WEST GEORGIA, VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA V6E 3C9 T +1 604.736.5329 | F +1 604.736.1519 | WWW.ARCHITECTURE49.COM

DOOR TYPE F, FRAME TYPE 1

LED WALL MOUNTED LIGHT FIXTURE. CUBITO MODEL CUBWB BY LUMINWERX OR EQUAL

FILLER PANEL

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A/C UNIT EXISTING TO REMAIN

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INTERIOR ELEVATION - SOUTH WALL

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Suite 301 - 3600 Uptown blvd Victoria, BC, Canada V8Z 0B9 T+ 1 250-384-5510 F+ 1 250-386-2844 wsp.com

INTERIOR ELEVATION - SOUTH WALL DEMOLITION 1 : 50

SEAL:

EXISTING PROJECTOR SCREEN TO REMAIN

REMOVE EXISTING POT LIGHTS

A/C UNIT EXISTING TO REMAIN

LED WALL MOUNTED LIGHT

EXISTING GYM L110

SEALANT

COUNTER BACK-SPLASH FROM 19mm PLYWOOD WITH PLASTIC LAMINATE FINISH AND RADIUSED TOP EDGE

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EXISTING COFFEE STATION L112

EXISTING OFFICE

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COUNTER EDGE FROM 2-19mm PLYWOOD WITH PLASTIC LAMINATE FINISH AND RADIUSED TOP EDGE

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FALSE DRAWER FRONT TYP @ SINK CABS, REFER TO ELEVATIONS PLASTIC LAMINATE ON EXPOSED SURFACES ON 16mm MDF

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PHYSIO ROOM - DEMOLITION PLAN

EXISTING GYM L110

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EXISTING PROJECTOR SCREEN TO REMAIN

MAINTENANCE OFFICE L111A

NEW PHYSIO L111B

EXISTING COFFEE STATION L112

CIRCUITING TO BE TO NEAREST PANEL ALREADY IN USE IN THIS ROOM (TYP OF RECEPTACLES AND LUMINAIRES) ONE RECEPTACLE FROM EACH OF THREE WORKSTATIONS TO BE CIRCUITED TOGETHER. THE SECOND RECEPTACLE FROM THREE WORKSTATIONS TO BE CIRCUITED TOGETHER. (TYP)

LED WALL MOUNTED LIGHT STRIP

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EXISTING SPEAKER TO BE RELOCATED AS SHOWN

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PROPOSED - ELECTRICAL

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MAINTENANCE OFFICE L111A

NEW PHYSIO L111B

EXISTING COFFEE STATION L112

DOOR CONTACT AND ELECTRIC STRIKE

ACT-2

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NEW PHYSIO L111B

A101 EXISTING COFFEE STATION L112

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FURNITURE SYSTEM AND LAYOUT BY OTHERS

(12' - 1 5/8")

RELOCATE DIFFUSERS AS SHOWN

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NEW 30mm VENT TO ABOVE, RUN 40mm SANITARY TO EXISTING KITCHEN SINK STACK

INSTALL CARPET TILE AND RESILIENT BASE PER SPEC

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ISSUED FOR - REVISION:

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10/23/2020 ISSUED FOR PERMIT 10/19/2020 ISSUED FOR TENDER REVIEW DATE

DESCRIPTION DATE:

PROJECT NO:

199-00124-03

10/19/2020

ORIGINAL SCALE:

IF THIS BAR IS NOT 25mm LONG, ADJUST YOUR PLOTTING SCALE.

As indicated DESIGNED BY:

SN DRAWN BY:

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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PROPOSED - ARCH AND MECH

SUPPLY AND INSTALL 12 DIA. DCW FROM EXISTING MAIN 65 DIA. DCW LINE COMPLETE WITH SHUT-OFF VALVE IN THE CEILING. SUPPLY AND INSTALL 12 DIA. DHW FROM EXISTING 20 DIA. DHW LINE COMPLETE WITH SHUT-OFF VALVE IN THE CEILING.

A101

MAINTENANCE OFFICE L111A

ADJUST SPRINKLER HEADS TO SUIT NEW WALL AS PER NFPA 13.

FRAME TYPE

900

THIS DRAWING AND DESIGN IS COPYRIGHT PROTECTED WHICH SHALL NOT BE USED, REPRODUCED OR REVISED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION BY ARCHITECTURE 49. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CHECK AND VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND UTILITY LOCATIONS AND REPORT ALL ERRORS AND OMISSIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. THIS DRAWING IS NOT TO BE SCALED.

CARD ACCESS READER

EXISTING GYM L110

NEW 30mm VENT FOR SINK. CONNECT TO KITCHEN VENT ABOVE CEILING

DISCLAIMER:

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NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

GFCI RECEPTABLE ABOVE COUNTER

HOUSEKEEPING RECEPTACLE CIRCUITED TO NEAREST EXISTING HOUSEKEEPING CIRCUIT

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PHYSIO ROOM - ELECTRICAL PLAN

RUBBER BASE ON SOLID WOOD BLOCKING, TYPICAL.

UNDERCOUNTER CABINET W/ DRAWER DOOR TYPE

ADD RETURN AIR ACOUSTIC LINED DUCTS FOR SOUND DAMPENING.

PLASTIC LAMINATE WITH MATCHING EDGE BANDING ON ALL EXPOSED SURFACES ON MDF

900

PHYSIO ROOM - ARCHITECTURAL AND MECHANICAL PLAN

INSTALL RETROFIT ADJUSTABLE JAMB AND HEAD SEALS AND AUTOMATIC DOOR BOTTOM, ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE STC IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E90-75

JC CHECKED BY:

25mm

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LEGEND: INTERIOR PARTITIONS :

ASSEMBLY TO BE APPROXIMATELY STC 57

F - FLUSH WOOD DOOR

1 - PRESSED STEEL FRAME INTERIOR FRAME: 1.3mm THICK WELDED FRAME STEEL TO BE ZINC COATED (GALVANIZED) TO ASTM A 653M

STEEL STUD WALL TO U/S STRUCTURE • 16mm TYPE-X GYPSUM WALL BOARD, PAINTED • 16mm TYPE-X GYPSUM WALL BOARD • 92mm STEEL STUDS (25 GA.) @ 610mm O.C. FILL STUD CAVITY WITH THICK GLASS FIBER BATT INSULATION • 16mm TYPE-X GYPSUM WALL BOARD • 16mm TYPE-X GYPSUM WALL BOARD, PAINTED • RUBBER BASE TO MATCH EXISTING, EACH SIDE OF WALL

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DUPLEX U-GROUND 15A, 125 VOLT, 2 POLE, 3 WIRE GROUNDING RECEPTACLE UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE

ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET, "2" WHERE SHOWN, DENOTES 2 DATA DROPS LINE VOLTAGE TOGGLE SWITCH MOUNTED 4'-0" (1.2m) ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR LEVEL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. "D" WHERE SHOWN, DENOTES DIMMER SWITCH

SHEET NUMBER:

PROJECT NORTH

A101

EXISTING COFFEE STATION L112

A/C UNIT EXISTING TO REMAIN

DRAWER FRONT PLASTIC LAMINATE WITH MACHINE EDGE BANDING ON 16mm MDF

DRAWER

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20 AMP T-SLOT RECEPTACLE FOR PHYSIO BED

EXISTING PROJECTOR TO REMAIN

COUNTER EDGE FROM 2-19mm PLYWOOD WITH PLASTIC LAMINATE FINISH AND RADIUSED TOP EDGE

20A

LANGFORD LOCATION 1000 HENRY ENG PLACE VICTORIA, BC V9B 6B2 KEY PLAN:

EXISTING GYM L110

SEALANT COUNTER BACK-SPLASH FROM 19mm PLYWOOD WITH PLASTIC LAMINATE FINISH AND RADIUSED TOP EDGE

LED WALL MOUNTED LIGHT FIXTURE. CUBITO MODEL CUBWB BY LUMINWERX OR EQUAL

A/C UNIT EXISTING TO REMAIN

BC TRANSIT LTC PHYSIO RENOVATION

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LED 1' X 4' LUMINAIRES. PHILIPS FLUX PANEL, COOPER METALUX FPANEL LED, CREE C-TR-A22 FLAT PANEL, LITHONIA EPANL OR EQUAL

UNDERCOUNTER CABINET W/ SINK

PLASTIC LAMINATE ON 19mm PLYWOOD

520 GORGE RD EAST VICTORIA, BC, CANADA V8W 2P3 TEL.: 1-250-385-2551 | FAX: 1-250-995-5740 WWW.BCTRANSIT.COM ______________________

CLIENT REF. #: PROJECT:

A101

RUBBER BASE ON SOLID WOOD BLOCKING

610

CLIENT:

REMOVE EXISTING LIGHT SWITCH

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ESCUTCHEON RING

BORROWED LITE TO BE REMOVED. PATCH AND MAKE GOOD TO EXISTING WALL

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - EXISTING DEMOLITION

PLASTIC LAMINATE WITH MATCHING EDGE BANDING ON EXPOSED SURFACES ON MDF

A101

EXISTING SPEAKER TO BE RELOCATED

FULL HT. DOORS W/ PANEL BEHIND TYP @ SINK CABS, REFER TO ELEVATIONS

EXISTING COFFEE STATION L112

EXISTING OFFICE

EXISTING PROJECTOR TO REMAIN

SINK

EXISTING GYM L110

REMOVE AND DISPOSE EXISTING GRID AND TILES

PLASTIC LAMINATE ON 19mm PLYWOOD

DOOR PULL

EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING TO REMAIN

REMOVE AND RELOCATE EXISTING DIFFUSERS

SHEET #:

A101 OF

ISSUE:

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DATE OF: 2020-10-19

Renovation project final Construction Documents set, modeled and produced in Revit.

Project in SD phase, created massing model and simple rendering using Revit for the Client to visualize the form of design in 3D

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3D views in Revit created with View Template applied for graphics adjustments to create the final renderings.

MVHC Evergreen Downs Elemental Architecture and Interiors Inc June - July 2019 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Supervised by: Terra Shimbashi Software: Revit 2019

North (Side) elevation for New Construction

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This project was commissioned by Metro Vancouver Housing Services (MVHC) for Evergreen Downs in Delta, BC, Canada. As a rehabilitation-focused project, Elemental Architecture and Interiors Inc (EAII) was to design a full scale process involving demolition and new construction of the exterior envelope. As Delta is part of the Vancouver Lower Mainland, and therefore in a temperate rainforest, the existing cedar siding, and woodconstruction building showed signs of mold and decay. My role in this project was to create all the working drawings needed for the project in Revit 2019, as well as the construction details, the 3D model, and the 3D Renders. In addition, I was also to create all the new proposed design options (4 in total) in the Revit model, and all the working drawings to be sent to contractors based on Principal Architect Terra Shimbashi’s designs.

Experiential render of exterior proposed for new envelope reconstruction

West (front) elevation for New Construction

Axonometric render Design option 4 of 5

Sunpath and sun study for building

June 1 sunpath diagram for building in site

Design option 2 of 5, exterior 3D axonometric view

Design option 5 of 5, exterior 3D axonometric view

Base model of existing assembly in existing phase, South-west view

Base model of existing assembly in existing phase, North-east view

Close up of proposed courtyard in new design

Digital Fabrication Mini projects in fabrication 2018 - now 3D printing, Laser Cutting

Here’s some images of fabrication I’ve done over the past few years. Some of the images shown here were quick fabrication tests for a school class. Most of the 3D printed work are produced for personal enjoyment and purposes after a few friends and I decided to pitch into a 3D printer together.

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Sketches and Photography SKETCHES: ink pen, alcohol based markers, graphite PHOTOGRAPHY: Nikon D7000 & Sony A7iii, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop

I take my sketchbook and cameras to almost everywhere I travel. I believe that it’s crucial for an architect to document all the wonderful spaces and experiences that captures one’s attention. Through constant practice of these studies, I’ve become very attentive to every space’s intersection of affect and artistic expression. __________________________________________________ One of my interests is to take “artistic” photography of places I’ve been to and document a heightened experience. In addition, I also love to explore the city and different architecture buildings with my camera, and capture the moment. I use the camera not only as method of documentation, but also as tool to study architecture and create composition.

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April 2017 sketching on site at the James R. Thompson building in Chicago, IL.