TONY LE | 4TH YEAR | TMU ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

October 25, 2023

To whom it may concern,

I’m delighted to provide this letter of reference for Tony Le I am an Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering and the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and have known Tony since April 2023. Tony joined our research project on improving the design of multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) for the summer of 2023. He was tasked with conducting a global scan of award-winning MURBs and then analyze the designs to determine which features would contribute to good indoor environmental quality in these buildings. He then analyzed local policies and standards to identify the barriers to achieving these design features in our jurisdiction.

Tony was a pleasure to work with and completed these assigned tasks thoroughly and carefully. He assembled a comprehensive spreadsheet with links to building plans and photos that allowed for easy review and created a helpful record of his work for use by future students. The policy analysis was comprehensive yet summarized concisely which also helped us identify research gaps and where to direct our further efforts.

Tony was professional in both his written and oral communication, met all of the deadlines during the project and summarized a large body of information in a format that helped to advance the project. I believe Tony would be an excellent addition to any organization.

Should you require any additional information, please let me know.

Yours sincerely,

Marianne Touchie, Ph.D., P.Eng. Associate Professor Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

University

of Toronto

Liam O’Brien, Ph

CONTACT

(647)-470-6171

tony2.le@torontomu.ca

www.linkedin.com/in/le-tony-

DISTINCTIONS

NHICE International Recipient

2024 | UVIC, BC

• Excellence in International Architectural Study for MURB Design

• International Academic Paper

FEAS Newspaper Feature

2024 | TMU

• Publications regarding my research and TMU at an International Stage 1st Place FEAS Research Poster

2024 | TMU

• 1st place for the best Undergraduate Research Poster

Year End Show (YES)

2021 - 2024 | TMU

• Featured on YES/ DAS EXHIBITION for excellence in 1st-3rd Year

Dean’s List

2021 - 2023 | TMU

• Academic CGPA above 3.5

Renewable Scholarship

2021 - 2023 | TMU

• Scholarship for maintaining CGPA 3.67+

SKILLS

SOFTWARE

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhinoceros 3D

SketchUp

Enscape

Grasshopper

Illustrator

Indesign

Lumion

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Vray

ANALOG

Hand Drafting

Model Making

3D Printing

Sketching

Laser Cutting

Photography

LANGUAGE

English

French

Vietnamese

ABOUT

I am currently in my 3rd year at Toronto Metropolitan University for Architectural Science. Throughout my life, I am always influenced by my surroundings and want to create stories that capture the area while building for the future. All designs have a purpose and a story that is unique to each site that can be created through experiences and observations. I hope through my work you can gain a sense of passion and aspire you.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Junior UX Designer/Researcher

April 2024 - Present | Creative Communication Group | Toronto, Ontario

• Redesigning the User-Interface on the FEAS TMU website

• Project management and rebranding the website for TMU through the design phase with Adobe AEM and Figma

UX Assistant

September 2023 - April 2024 | Creative Communication Group | Toronto, Ontario

• Debugging and managing errors found throughout the FEAS website

• Project management and rebranding the website for TMU through the schematic phase

Research Assistant

April 2023 - August 2023| University of Toronto & Toronto Met. University | Toronto, Ontario

• Associated with Terri Peters and Marianne Touchie’s research study on MURB Design Guideline

• Creating the beginning study of improvement for MURB living conditions and laws in place for Canada

Digital Communications Assistant

January 2023 - April 2023 | MarsCOMM (TMU) | Toronto, Ontario

• Managed the TMU’s Website by editing and debugging any issues found on links

• Management of the FEAS TMU social media account through engagement and posting new content

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Creative Director

April 2024 - Present | 325 Magazine | Toronto, Ontario

• Collaborated with colleagues to showcase students’ work in TMU’s Architectural Course

Lead Graphics Coordinator

August 2022 - December 2023| American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) | Toronto, Ontario

• Collaborated with colleagues to create graphics found on the AIAS Social Media Accounts

• Managed the graphics and timely uploaded content on time Music Festival Designer

April 2022 - April 2023 | Cloud 9 Music Festival | Lyndhurst, Ontario

• In collaboration to create shades to be used during the Cloud 9 Music Festival

EDUCATION

Ryerson University (TMU) Architectural Science | Toronto, Ontario

2021 - Current

• Dean’s List

• 1st -3rd Year: Featured on Year End Show (YES)

Brampton Centennial Secondary School | Brampton, Ontario

2017 - 2021

• OSSD Cumulative average: 95%

• Core French Certification

• Visual Arts Award

• Academic Letter

Google - The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing | Digital, Online

July 2021 - September 2021

South-west corner lowered to provide direct sunlight to courtyard.

North-east corner raised to create emphasis on the structure while subtracted area for outdoor space.

THE LOFT BACKYARD

FEATURED IN THE YEAR END SHOW (YES) 2023

Location: Stanley Park, Toronto

Typology: Missing Middle (Midrise)

Professor: Fan Zhang

Research Assisted Software: Adobe, Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD

Located on Adelaide St and Walnut Ave, The Loft Backyard embraces the idea of community and creates a place that connects with Stanley Park by creating a connection to the horizontal greenery by acting as its vertical greenery. The mission of the project is to tackle the concept of the “Missing Middle” by addressing the housing crisis while envisioning a space for growth.

Creating a place for the existing families and supporting newcomers while providing a space that allows for growth of the community and densification of the city.

Toronto Met. Univeristy and University of Toronto Research

NHICE 2024 CONFERENCE

The project was worked along side my research assistant position. I was able to study multiple of different types of units and multiresidential buildings (MURBS) to decide on what would fit best for my project.

Balcony View Towards Stanley Park

Maximizing outdoor space to allow for each unit to have access to green space or provide an accessible area that supports greenery. Increasing social interaction and growth within the community Vegetation Happiness

Social

Trinity Bellwood Stanley Park Courtyard

4th Floor

1 Bedroom Unit

Studio Unit

Bedroom Unit

Bedroom Unit

Utilizing opening the roof for more outdoor space

Location: Stanley Park, Adelaide St W, Toronto

Typology: Laneway House

Professor: Fan Zhang FEATURED IN THE YEAR END SHOW (YES) 2023

homes can be used in tight spaces and pro vide a space for the individuals while having it flow with their lifestyle.

East Elevation

Main Floor Vehicular & Pedestrian Primary Access Streetcar Routes

AA

Various programs within the rowhouse can access either sunrise or sunset light, depending on their specific locations. This arrangement optimizes the solar potential for individuals using these different spaces.

Art Room

Bedroom / Office Space

Kitchen

Bedroom / Office Space Storage

Laundry / Storage

Miscanellaneous Room

Section

HARMONY

FEATURE IN THE YEAR END SHOW (YES) 2024 SELECTED WORK FOR CASA ACEA (2024)

Location: Alexandra Park, Toronto

Typology: Community Centre

Professor: John Ingrao + Garth Norbraten

Teammates: Daniel Poradzidz

The community centre in Kensington-Chinatown fosters growth for low-income families and immigrants. This harmonious blend creates an environment where individuals flourish with the community by uniting, interacting, and accessing essential services. Its significance lies in creating an inclusive environment and bridging cultural and economic gaps within the community, nurturing personal growth and environmental responsibility.

Software: Adobe, Rhino, Enscape, Vray AutoCAD, Revit Exterior Visualization

Click or scan to see the preliminary design on DAS Exhibition!

Click or scan to see the final project featured on CASA ACEA

1. Public vs Private 2. Central Connection 3. Circulation 4. Green Space

East Elevation

Fitness

Changeroom

2nd

Program Tectonic Breakdown

Library Visualization

Hallway Visualization

Cafe Visualization

TIDAL

ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Typology:15 Minute City

Teammates: Lana Dang, Parinaz Nabavi, Golara Pourvakil

Software: Adobe, Rhino, Enscape

With Jakarta’s sea levels rising quickly, a new response to city planning has been made where individuals living in the region of Jakarta bay will not have to relocate due to climate change. The concept of placing the infrastructure and metro line farther back from the water and higher up, allows people to get from place to place no matter the season and tidal shift. The design ultimately accommodates needs in both living and working conditions. while promoting a healthier lifestyle due to the walkability and accessibility of the different units.

The modular design of the pods makes for a flexible and adaptable city where walls can be removed and added based on the functionality of the space.

Subway Line Connecting

CONNECTED

FEATURED IN THE YEAR END SHOW (YES) 2022

Location: Allan Garden, Toronto

Typology: Storytelling

Professor: Robert Coelho

Software: Adobe, Grasshopper, Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD

Located in Allan Garden, Connected introduces a space that allows users to connect with the site while experiencing the beauty of storytelling on different levels. An intermediate space connects the programs and provides an interchangeably connected and disconnected area depending on the situation. This allows the creation of a connection between the people and the environment.

Click or scan to see it on DAS Exhibition!

Assemblage

Collage

Sketches

Renders

LUCID

FEATURED IN THE YEAR END SHOW (YES) 2023

Location: 64 Church St, Toronto

Typology: Library

Professor: Terri Peters

Software: Adobe, Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD

The library’s mission is to be a diversified location that attracts the increasing community around it. The library offers a space that focuses on encouraging people to remain and be inspired by their surroundings. It is not obstructed to the outside world and provides a bridge for people to connect with their surroundings by allowing them to see outside in while also providing possibilities to the people who live around the library.

Click or scan to see it on DAS Exhibition!

Visualization

South Elevation Wall Detail

In the context of sustainable architecture, polycarbonate facades offer several noteworthy advantages. The material is fully recyclable, aligning with the growing emphasis on eco-friendly construction practices. The translucency of polycarbonate facilitates daylight harvesting, minimizing the need for artificial lighting during daylight hours. This not only reduces energy consumption but also enhances the well-being of occupants by providing a connection to the natural environment.

4th Floor

2nd Floor

Rooftop Garden

Section AA

Inspires the idea of creating a community space that gather everyone. Allowing the interior programs to illuminate the exterior circulation.

MUSIC FESTIVAL INSTALLATION DESIGN BUILD

Location: Lyndhurst, Ontario

Typology: Music Festival Fabric Tensile Structure

Teammates: Milo Viau, Cassidy Ho, Zayd Patel, Mei Li, Violeta Zurita

Overseen: J. David Bowick, P.Eng & Vince Hui

Software: Adobe, Rhino, Enscape, Vray AutoCAD, Revit

Launched in 2018, in partnership with Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre and St. Lawrence College Department of Skilled Trades and Tourism, No.9 Gardens is a hands-on teaching facility created to empower youth to lead a revolution in building resilient communities, utilizing the Nine Pillars of Sustainable Design developed by No.9.

The festival is organized by a team of passionate and dedicated youth, to create an inclusive space that fosters inspiration, creativity, and collaboration between the change-makers of the next generation. Our mission is to showcase that living sustainably and fulfilling one’s passions and pleasures can coexist, and to inspire and educate our community to make sustainable choices in their everyday lives.

The music festival installation was to be built as an installation that provide shade to the viewers at the festival while resembling a bird to represent the freedom. www.no9.ca/cloud-9-festival

ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND ECO ART FESTIVAL SEPT 8-10, 2023

Exterior Visualization

63’ - 0 1/2”

34’ - 11 1/2”

30’ - 11 1/2”

31’ - 11 1/2”

Tie out “link” prestress 300 lbs

C b =27" MEASURED AT TOP (± 9"Ø)

30' POLE IS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE REQUIRED CIRCUMPHRENCE AT BASE. TOP PORTION MAY BE CUT OFF.

Catenary Edge prestress varies from 120 lbs to 220 lbs

POLE CLASS 1 SOUTHERN PINE OR EQUIVALENT. BENDING FIBER STRENGTH 8000 psi

C b =.36.5" MEASURED AT 6' FROM BUTT (± 12"Ø)

EMBED 6'-0" INTO GROUND

For each tie out, wrap belt over pulley made with a simple bolt through a length of pipe through a bracket. Extend down and terminate in proper ratcheting winch at around 4’ above ground level

17'-0

DIGITAL ART

LE.DWG (DIGITAL ART)

Software: Procreate, Adobe

Recently, through my education and experience, I have always been passionate about creating designs and integrating them into core offerings such as Social Media Engagement and creating a positive change. My current project @le.dwg was created to fill in my space of creativity and to create an artform that others would enjoy.

Photographs from my travels and memories captured through my lens on an Olympus LT-1 Film Camera.

OLYMPUS LT-1