KATHLEEN FU SELECTED WORKS 2012 - 2014
CONTENTS 01 / CAMBRIDGE COMMON 02 / ROWHOUSE 03 / FLUXHAUS 04 / JUNK 05 / URBAN WELLSPRING 06 / LOUIS VUITTON 07 / AUXILIARY
I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. I am a dedicated and determined student who enjoys designing and would be a great addition to your team. These are some of the projects I have worked on recently; both architectural and non-architectural. I would love to hear from you and I hope to provide you with more information about my skills and experience in the near future. Cheers and enjoy.
KATHLEEN FU TORONTO CANADA
CURRICULUM VITAE
EMAIL | kathleenfu827@gmail.com PHONE | 416 890 6900
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
ACHIEVEMENTS
ACTIVITIES
SKILLS/SOFTWARE
University of Waterloo School of Architecture (2012 - Present) Currently finishing the 2B term of the undergraduate program Unionville High School - Arts York (2008 - 2012) Graduated from the visual arts program focused on painting, sculpting, photography, digital media, etc.
Louis Vuitton Paris - Architecture Intern (Jan 2014 - April 4 month internship in Paris, France. I assisted the project China Zone working on designing retail stores in Asia. Yabu Pushelberg - Student Intern (August 2013) Yabu Pushelberg - Student Intern (July - August 2011) Summer internship at the consulting firm in Toronto, Canada. or designs with various tasks and small design work. Tee-rrific T-Shirt Company - Co-founder/Designer (May 2010 Co-owner of a custom print-making business.
2014) architects of the
I assisted the interiOctober 2010)
McMaster University - CLAY Leadership Program Participant (2011) ETA Vaughan - Graphic Design Contest 1st Prize (2010) I won 1st prize in Ontario for a t-shirt I designed for Empowerment Through Acheivement, an organization that fights for the safety of women and children in the GTA. U of T - Space Design Contest 2nd Prize (2009-2010) An international aeronautics design competition hosted by the University of Toronto. Our team won 2nd prize in the junior division.
Markham Teen Arts - Visual Arts Coordinator (2011-2012) Organized various gallery shows and art events for the town of Markham. Film Society Club - Co-President (2010-2011) Co-ordination of a student-run film club.
Experience with management, retail, customer service. Languages - English, Cantonese, French
01/ CAMBRIDGE COMMON GALT ESPLANADE CENTRE 2A DESIGN STUDIO
PREMISE The Galt Esplanade Centre is an investigative design project themed around public space in Cambridge, Ontario. Through analysis of the site, I wanted to seamlessly bridge the relationship between the Ainslie Bus Terminal and the community centre; an existing public space and a new one. As members of the community do not have access to many facilities at the bus terminal, the community centre can act not only as a waiting space but a convenient way to improve the traveller’s experience. By building a long indoor promenade through the site, i wanted to create an access to the neighbouring streets and buildings.On the south side of the centre, a lobby space and cafe overlooks the bus terminal so that visitors can keep track of the busses’ arrival or departure. Also located on the main floor is a swimming pool, administration offices, an auditorium, community rooms, daycare centre and charging stations for cellular devices dispersed within the main lobby. The second level of the building, houses the many of the fitness facilities (yoga studio, dance rooms, spin rooms, weight room and gymnasium).
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PROGRAMS: SECOND LEVEL - WEIGHT ROOM - DANCE STUDIO - SPIN ROOM - STORAGE ROOM - GYNASIUM - GYM STORAGE - YOGA STUDIO
PROGRAMS : GROUND LEVEL - MEETING/CONFERENCE ROOM - RESTROOMS - RECEPTION - ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - LOCKER ROOM A - LOCKER ROOM B - POOL STORAGE - LIFE GUARD ROOM - COMMUNITY ROOM - INDOOR PROMENADE - CLASSROOM - CAFE SERVICES - CAFE KITCHEN - SWIMMING POOL - AUDITORIUM LOBBY - LIGHT/CONTROL ROOM - AUDITORIUM - BACKSTAGE - DRESSING ROOMS - DAYCARE CENTRE
SOUTH ENTRANCE VIEW AND CAFE/WAITING AREA
EXTERIOR VIEW
DIAGRAMS
BUILDING SITE BUS TERMINAL
PATH FOR ACCESS TO TERMINAL AND SURROUNDING STREETS
DIVISION OF PROGRAM
AUDITORIUM DAYCARE POOL
COMMUNITY+FITNESS CAFE
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02/ ROWHOUSE GRAND X SALISBURY 1A DESIGN STUDIO
PREMISE The Rowhouse was the first individual design project assigned in the 1A Studio course. The problem was quite simple; propose a residential building on a 6m x 15m lot in Cambridge, Ontario. This narrow house was designed for a maximum of 4 people to live in (ideally, a small family of three with room for one guest to stay on the top floor). Equipped with all the amenities of a typical home, a large portion of the third floor is devoted to a deck/gathering space. Due to the fact that there is no room on the site to curate a backyard, the logic behind this decision was to provide the residents with an outdoor area for leisure and/or entertaining guests. This residence was designed primarily to 3 basic but considerably essential needs; work, play, and rest.
SALISBURY AVE.
HOOD ST.
QUEEN’S SQUARE
GRAND AVE. SOUTH
GRAND AVE. SOUTH
MELVILLE ST.
MAIN ST.
GRAND RIVER
GRAND RIVER
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THIRD FLOOR - GUEST BEDROOM - GUEST BATHROOM - WORK SPACE - OUTDOOR DECK SECOND FLOOR - SINGLE BEDROOM - PRIVATE BATHROOM - MASTER BEDROOM - MASTER BATHROOM -LAUNDRY ROOM GROUND FLOOR - LIVING ROOM - GUEST BATHROOM - KITCHEN/DINING - STORAGE ROOM
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VIEW FROM STREET
KITCHEN ON GROUND FLOOR
MASTER BEDROOM
03/ FLUXHAUS CARBON NEUTRAL CLASSROOM 2A ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
PREMISE Fluxhaus is a low-carbon classroom designed to adapt to the temperate climate of Miami, Florida. The aim of the Fluxhaus is to create a conveyable learning environment with minimal carbon levels using massing, roof structure and materials as strategies. In addition, it creates a flexible space that allows the classroom to go beyond the traditional layout and having multi-functional uses for weekends, summers and at night. Fluxhaus strongly focuses on the net zero water goal including notable features such as the form of the roof structure and the HOG water recycle system. The roof is swiftly curved upwards on opposite ends, creating a giant slope that is tilted in the center area. This is to help receive rainwater for the water harvesting system underneath the concrete slab. This provides water storage, thermal mass and grey water distribution. Fluxhaus is a versatile design, not only enhancing opportunities for learning but also serving multiple services in the community; possibilities such as emergency relief, walk-in clinic, cafe and market place.
DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATING THE WATER HARVESTING PROCESS
INLET SCREEN AND ELBOW VENTS
* ELBOW VENTS ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE. THE INLET SCREEN ALLOWS AIR TO ESCAPE FOR THE INLET HOG.
CONNECTORS AND OULETS
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PLAN
ABOVE: NOTES ON THE PLAN Fluxhaus is designed to be wheelchair accessible (via ramps) and provides two means of egress; one entrance facing south and the other facing north. The overhangs act as a permanent shading device all year round. The small garden adjacent to the north entrance gives an example of possible landscaping opportunities for the classroom. TOP LEFT: WATER RECYCLING The sloped roof allows for rainwater to be collected and passed through pipes in the building. The water is then passed into the hog modular tanks underneath the foundation of the classroom. Not only can this water be used for thermal mass, but also as a means of managing greywater , flushing toilets and hydrating any surrounding vegetation. BOTTOM LEFT:
HOG THERMAL MASS AND WATER STORAGE SYSTEM
The rainwater hog system consists of modular units that are installed horizontally on the ground and concealed under the building. The system replaces the need for a concrete slab as thermal mass and it is substantially more efficient and portable. Water is collected inside the tanks and can be used later on to either heat or cool down the building through the floor. The rainwater collected from the roof is stored so that it can be used as emergency water, for flushing the toilet inside the building, and a drip irrigation system. It can also be used to manage the grey water system (for the functional kitchen and kitchen sink) and can be re-routed to hydrate the plants in the garden.
Pre-fabricated roof slab made with fly-ash concrete. PV panels are used to create the curved shape of the roof. Skylight facing north for crossventilation and lighting.
Regions of the roof extend downwards to create pockets around the building that also function as permanent overhangs.
The main wall components Enclosing the classroom Can be cast off-site and transported for assembly. South facing glazing to allow light/heat into the building(includes operable windows for cooling)
Interior partition walls are installed and railing detailing for entrances.
Floor slab
HOG thermal mass and water storage system
HEED ANALYSIS DIAGRAMS
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- USED AS A STARTING POINT FOR BASIC SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
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OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
INDOOR TEMPERATURE
EFFECTIVE TEMPERATURE
SUMMER SUN
SUMMER SUN
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SEASONAL SUNLIGHT DIAGRAMS DEPICT HOW SUMMER SUN AND WINTER SUN WILL INTERACT WITH THE OVERHANGS AND SKYLIGHT
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CIRCULATION BETWEEN 1) THE OPERABLE WINDOWS AND DOOR AND 2) OPERABLE WINDOWS AND SKYLIGHT.
04 / JUNK PROJECT CAMBRIDGE REVITALIZATION 1B DESIGN STUDIO
PREMISE The JUNK project was a collaborative effort between four students (Jason McMillan, Justin Jones, Allison Jang, and myself) focusing on the rejuvenation of a commercial site in Cambridge, Ontario. Students were asked to choose from a list of specific sites (mostly parking lots or old commercial spaces) and design housing units that would transform what exists there already. A distinguishing component of the project is the trellis system, which acts as both a divide between public and private space as well as seasonal shading. A pedestrian walkway through the centre of the site allows for interaction within the community and a convenient access point between both sides of the parallel streets. Individual parking spaces are concealed under the residential units to perserve as much community space for pedestrians as possible.
WEST ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
SECTION RENDER
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PLANS : LEFT UNITS
AXONOMETRIC VIEW : FIRST FLOOR OF SAWTOOTH SHAPED HOUSING UNIT RENDERED VIEW OF THE OUTDOOR TRELLIS SYSTEM BUILT ALONG EACH ROW OF HOUSING UNITS. THE TRELLIS PROVIDES NATURAL SHADING AND PRIVACY FOR THE OCCUPANTS.
The sawtooth edge of the residential unit in plan was a design decision made to maximize the amount of light entering the space. Based on shadow studies for the summer and winter solstice, we were able to determine the angle which sunlight would be hitting the building. The north facing clear storey windows were designed for a similar purpose; allowing the space to be well lit without being overheated but harsh sunlight.
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AXONOMETRIC
The residential units were designed to be small yet functional while maintaining a comfortable living space. Each unit was propose to house one individual or a single couple. Both side of the housing units face each other creating an architectural dialogue and encouraging interactions between occupants and the site.
05 / URBAN WELLSPRING STEEL DESIGN COMPETITION 1B ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
PREMISE The Urban Wellspring was the concept for a steel pop-up installation and submission to the SSEF Architectural Student Design Competition 2013. Each team was comprised of two students (Stephanie Wong and myself) who designed a structure while focusing on steel components and detailing. The project is located in the heart of downtown Toronto’s Dundas Square and incorporates the existing fountain system. The Urban Wellspring is a project meant to be a sustainable and temporary, made with pre-fabricated steel members. Our team also wanted the design to be socially relevant to its surroundings. By integrating the placement of the steel with the pre-existing fountain system at Dundas Square, it achieves a sense of interactivity between the people and the installation.
EXISTING FOUNTAIN SYSTEM: Designed by Dan Euserv, the fountain consists of 2 rows of 10 with 30 nozzles on each fountain. The structure beneath is a 35” by 35” square stainless steel grille. The rows are spaced 5 tiles apart (approximately 4.5m) made of a dark, heat absorbing concrete that is designed to be especially slip proof. The water pattern is similar to a sinusoidal wave and can reach heights of up to 8 feet.
DUNDAS SQUARE
STEEL PLATE SET SCREW
S.S. DISC AGANUT
SPIDER FITTING PRE-FABRICATED STEEL SPIDER CONNECTION
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STEEL MEMBER ELEVATIONS
BASE PLATE DETAIL
SE PLATE DETAIL
TOP : AXONOMETRIC BOTTOM : SITE MAP
06 / LOUIS VUITTON RETAIL ARCHITECTURE WINTER 2014 CO-OP TERM
PREMISE The relationship between fashion and architecture has always been something that I was interested in exploring. Working at Louis Vuitton’s Headquarters in Paris, really gave me the opportunity to learn about the world of high end luxury retail and the architecture behind each of their stores.
LOUIS VUITTON INTERNSHIP JANUARY - APRIL 2014 During my four month co-op term, I was able to work as an architecture intern at Louis Vuitton Malletier in Paris, France. During this period, I worked with the China Zone to assist with various projects in Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Wuxi, Taichung, and Jinan. My primary tasks included modifying plans, sections, store renders, 3D modelling, and creating presentation diagrams. I observed my co-workers and explored aspects of
retail
architecture that I was completely new to.
HANGZHZOU EURO STREET ABOVE: Digital model and elevation drawings of a store to be built in the coming years. LEFT: Interior storefront rendering. I experimented with different colours, images, and materiality for the main display area.
TOP : Hangzhou Eurostreet’s old exterior facade (left) and most recent concept (right). During my internship, i was asked to edit and update various renderings that would help illustrate to the client the progress in each store’s development. BOTTOM: Interior view of the store (unmerchandised) with finishes and freestanding furniture.
07/ AUXILIARY PERSONAL PROJECTS & ARTWORK
This past January to April (2014), I was fortunate enough to do an architecture internship in Paris, France. These are a few of my sketches collected over the course of my trip.
The following pages are some of my other personal artworks created over the last few years. They vary in medium ; photography, ink, pastel, sculpture, and traditional painting techniques.
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