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KAT VELEZ BA, BID
introduction I believe in the importance of challenging built and natural environments through designs which influence and are influenced by s o c i e t i e s , s o c i o - c u l t u r a l h u m a n b e h a v i o u r , s o c i a l interactivity and functionality, and urban sustainability, paralleled with unique, forward-thinking expressionism. The following two and three dimensional presented works represent a collection of selected designs inspired by both my processes of learning and studies of social interaction, functionality and positive socio-ecological, sustainable urban and creative progression. to further my studies in the diverse and stimulating fields of architecture and design would provide the opportunity to harvest and engage in designing and representing unique expressions of both creative potentials and realitic (structural, social, cultural, ecological, and sustainable) feasibilities. To all my supporters and contributors for their valuable opinions and teachings throughout these works, thank you. Kat Velez | vlzk0002@humbermail.ca | 416.220.8435
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Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (2009) Bachelor of Interior Design (2013)
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normerica custom home competition 2012 3rd PLACE AWARD Credit: Shannon Morrison
The CAN-til-EVER house. Using Normerica’s Authentic timber frame construction, this house is an ultra sustainable, modern take on post and beam construction. It has been chosen as a prototype for Normerica’s Contemporary line of home designs. The design intent here was to blur the lines between interior and exterior “spaces”; through materiality, resid e n t ia l su sta in a b le sy stems, and m axi m i zed sightlines.
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EXTERIOR ELEVATION
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN: NTS
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LEGEND 1 EXPOSED BEAM FOYER 2 WATER FEATURE 3 LAUNDRY/ MUD ROOM 4 INDOOR FERN GARDEN 5 DINING/ BUTLER BAR 6 KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST 7 LIVING/ SITTING AREA 8 GUEST BEDROOM 9 PRIVATE TERRACE 10 OFFICE/ BEDROOM 11 MASTER BEDROOM
normerica custom home competition 2012
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
3rd PLACE AWARD
EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE
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normerica custom home competition 2012 3rd PLACE AWARD
GEORGIAN BAY COTTAGE 2010 This 1500 sqft cottage was inspired by the rolling landscape unique to the Georgian Bay topography, with emphasis on maximizing natural light, increasing views and the use of natural materials.
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LEGEND 1 LAUNDRY ROOM 2 KITCHEN 3 DINING ROOM 4 PATIO 5 LIVING ROOM 6 GUEST BEDROOM 7 ART STUDIO 8 MASTER BEDROOM
LONGITUDINAL SECTIONAL ELEVATION: NTS
EXTERIOR ELEVATION: NTS
georgian bay cottage 2010
NATIONAL HOME SHOW EXHIBIT BOOTH 2012 “R-Rated� Exhibit for the R-House Dream Home at the 2012 National Home Show. Designed with the idea of exposing the main structural components of the Dream Home. Connectivity and nodes of social interaction, paired with natural exterior elements carried throughout the interior, make this booth a reflection of the Dream Home itself.
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national home show exhibit booth 2012
3D FLOOR PLAN
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STREWN WINERY 2011 Credit: Shannon Morrison The design intent for this Niagara, Ontario winery was to create an experience of flow and circulation similar to that of wine flowing through a decanter. The idea of the birthing effect was utilized in this design, whereas the user experiences small, “bottle necked� spaces, and flows into larger, more open spaces. Maximizing sight lines to the vineyards guided this design.
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LEGEND 1 RECEPTION/ RETAIL 2 RETAIL/ DISPLAY 3 VINEYARD TERRACE 4 GENERAL WINE TASTING 5 SPECIALTY WINE TASTING 6 COOKING SCHOOL 7 ADMINISTRATION 8 MEDIA ROOM 9 EXECUTIVE TASTING 10 TERRACE
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PAVILLION DESIGN (design exhange) 2012 3rd PLACE AWARD Credit: Brent Vanderwoude, Jason Trauzzi, Marco Tortorici and Shannon Morrison
ConnectAble Pavillion. Designed to be an accessible blood donor clinic pavillion for the Government of Ontario, this unique aeromad structure is easy to construct and is intended to be an architectural catalyst for social change.
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pavillion design 2012
3rd PLACE AWARD: Design Exhange Experiential Design
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pavillion design 2012
3rd PLACE AWARD: Design Exhange Experiential Design
BONOBOS POP UP SHOP 2012 This pop up shop was intended to be situated in a New York typical brick and mortar shop in the Meatpacking District. The Cyber Space Pop Up Shop was designed to shatter typical notions of online shopping (such is the Bonobos brand); to be a completely moveable, modular, mobile entity, accessible to all. When placed inside the Meatpacking District shop, this Pop up Pavillion becomes a space within a space; an elusive cube.
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renderings in outdoor context
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CHAIR DESIGN (\V CHAIR) 2012 CUTMR 2013 Exhibit at the Gladstone, Toronto The \V Chair was created to explore the illusions of structure and stability. Intended for dual use as both a functional and display piece. Made from individually cut pieces of 1� plywood, glued and screwed together.
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digital renderings
chair design (\v chair) 2012
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chair design (\v chair) 2012
E D U C A T I O N H u m b er C o l l e g e 2009-present Bachelor of Interior Design W i l f r i d L a u r i e r U n i v e r s i t y 2005-2008 Bachelor of Arts, Sociology EMPLOYMENT HISTORY GC B I n s i de In t e r i o r Ar c h ite c ture / G+ C Arc h ite c ts
A pril 2012- present
Gl u ck s t e in De s ign Pl a n n ing I nc .
Ju ly 2011- Octo b er 2011
La s er s e a l In s u l a t i n g G l a ss L td . 2005-2011 TECHNICAL
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AutoCad, Revit Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Google Sketchup 3D, Vray for Sketchup VOLUNTEER PROJECTS P r oB u i l t by Mic he a l U p s h a ll M arch 2012 Student Design Assistant Assisted the design/build team for the 2012 National Home Show’s Dream Home
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Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (2009) Bachelor of Interior Design (2013)
416.220.8435 | VLZK0002@HUMBERMAIL.CA
C O M P E T I T I O N S Normerica Custom Home Competition | 3rd Place Prototype Design Award
2012
Design Exchange Experiential Design Award | 3rd Place
2012
SCHOLARLY AWARDS Humber Humber Humber Humber Humber
School of Applied Arts Dean’s Honours List School of Applied Arts Dean’s Honours List School of Applied Arts Dean’s Honours List School of Applied Arts Dean’s Honours List Student Award- Design Exchange
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UPCOMING EVENTS Come Up To My Room Exhibit, Toronto (\V chair exhibited)
January 2013
Ontario Tire Stewardship Student Design Challenge
January 2013
RESUME AND AWARDS