Architecture Portfolio by leungcatherine

Catherine Leung

selected works 2024

HI THERE, NICE TO MEET YOU! My name is Catherine Leung and I am a fourth year student studying at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. I believe architecture is a powerful tool that is both shaped by, and is able to shape personal stories and experiences. Architecture has the ability to shelter and protect or isolate and discriminate. My projects are driven by bringing out the good in architecture by designing for the people and the community.

+852 9543 2229 catherine.leung5@gmail.com

CURRICULUM VITAE SKILLS

AWARDS

EDUCATION

Adobe Creative Suites Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign

President’s Scholarship University of Waterloo (Admission Average of 90% to 94.9%) September 2020

Bachelor of Architecture Candidate University of Waterloo Cambridge, ON 2020 - present

Philosophy Academic Award Westmount Collegiate Institute 2018 - 2019

Level 10 Piano Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto, ON 2007 - 2020

Industrial Design Academic Award Westmount Collegiate Institute 2018 - 2019 Visual Arts Academic Award Westmount Collegiate Institute 2017 - 2018

EXPERIENCE Design Eight Five Two Architectural Intern

StudioHub Architects Ltd. Architectural Intern

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Mong Kok, Hong Kong January-April 2024

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Led the interior design process and created renders for a residential project using Rhino7 and D5 Completed tender drawing packages under strict time restraints in collaboration with colleagues using AutoCAD

Johnson Chou Design Inc. Design Intern Toronto, ON May 2023-August 2023 • • •

Produced models and renders using Sketchup and Lumion to create presentations for clients Assisted with construction drawing packages in collaboration with colleagues using AutoCAD Contributed to schematic design ideas in collaboration with colleagues and supervisor

Vancouver, BC September 2022-December 2022

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Produced renders for client presentations through Lumion Completed schematic design and construction drawing packages in collaboration with colleagues using Revit Aided in the completion of a feasibility study in collaboration with a senior architect

Stevens Burgess Architects Ltd. Architectural Intern Toronto, ON January 2022 - April 2022 • • • • •

Completed Construction Drawings packages for clients and consultants using AutoCAD Designed universal washrooms through the Ontario Building Code Accompanied supervisor on multiple site visits Assisted senior architects with reports and request for proposals Thoroughly wrote, edited, and compiled project specifications

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01 THE URBAN MIDDLE

02 THE VISIONARY LIBRARY

05 CHINOK CROSSING

04 SENSORY HOUSE

06 TINY HOUSE

THE URBAN MIDDLE Kitchener, Ontario l April 2023 l Academic Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop In collaboration with Valarie Leung

The Urban Middle project in downtown Kitchener aims to seamlessly integrate the formal urbanized downtown core with the existing single-family residential landscape. Its design, characterized by stepped-down gestures and terraced heights, bridges the gap between high-rise towers and family homes, catering to the city’s growing population. The architecture transitions from rectilinear to organic forms, tailored for a family-oriented demographic. A prominent exterior staircase blurs private and public boundaries, encouraging community interaction. This innovative project emphasizes flexibility, enabling residents to customize their living spaces based on individual preferences. It offers alternative ownership models, allowing households to adapt to changing needs and financial capacities. Residents can purchase neighboring units, facilitating gradual expansion without the immediate upfront cost of buying a home. The open-plan living spaces provide affordability and adaptability, enabling residents to grow their homes comfortably over time. The project not only meets housing needs but also fosters a vibrant and evolving urban community.

Context Plan

Site Axonometric

Ground Floor

2-bed

3-bed

1-bed

2-bed

1-bed

2-bed

1-bed

2-bed

1-bed

2-bed

3-bed

1-bed

2-bed

1-bed

2-bed

The Tannery Building 1-bed

laundry

garbage mech

mech garbage

w/c

laundry

janitor 2-bed storage room w/c

Hobby class/skill workshop flexible greenspace

(+4) 1-bed

1-bed

faith/meditation room

laundry

storage room

garbage mech 2-bed

w/c

2-bed

w/c

2-bed Adult Reading

Reception

mech garbage

Bridge 2-bed

2-bed

1-bed

3-bed

Snack Stall

1-bed Book Return

w/c

storage room

Children’s Reading

Reception w/c

laundry

Admin Lounge

flexible greenspace 1-bed

1-bed

2-bed

Family Services & Job Incubation

2-bed

2-bed gym

Dark Room

2-bed

1-bed

multi-purpose room

2-bed

Clothing Alteration Workshop

1-bed

Storage

2-bed

Game Room doggy daycare

Classroom

cleaning station

equipment storage

gym

Media Room

plant nursery 2-bed

2-bed Classrooms

Private Lounge

Benched Seating

lounge room

Private Lounge

Children Playscape

dog park Storage

exercise park

Indoor Garden 1-bed

Indoor Garden 2-bed

textile library

dance studio

Solarium 2-bed 1-bed Gardening 1-bed

1-bed 2-bed

1-bed Sculptural Playground

1-bed

Third Floor

1-bed

Sandpit

Fourth Floor

3-bed 2-bed Garden beds

Third Floor

Fourth Floor

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Charles Street View

Eighth Floor

1:400

Pedestrian Pathway along the Tannery Building

Tenth Floor

Courtyard Playground

Unfolded Section

Section BB

Charles Street View

Pedestrian Pathway along the Tannery Building

Courtyard Playground

Unit Plans

Interior Private/Public Amenities

Expandable Unit Plans

Ground Floor Community Kitchen

Second Floor Private Amenities + Terrace

Third Floor Staircase Amenities

Terrace Construction Detail

Section AA

VISIONARY LIBRARY Toronto, Ontario l April 2021 l Academic Rhino, Illustrator, Enscape, Photoshop

The Visionary Library is a local community library on Danforth Avenue and Broadview Avenue that especially serves the vulnerable, marginalized groups at the core of Downtown Toronto. The library features a woodworking workshop, aiming to educate the unemployed who seek to integrate back into society. An adult school located behind serves a similar purpose, bringing more people into the library. The core design of the library is the circular atrium, a place for children to play or performances to be held. The atrium can be seen from anywhere within and outside the library, providing a sense of community.

Site Context

Concept Design

Ground Level

Section BB

Second Level

Section AA

BLOOM

Richmond Hill, Ontario l February 2021 l Academic Rhino, Illustrator, Lumion, Photoshop

On a cold winter day, one of Canada’s favourite activity is ice skating. At the Richmond Green Skate Trail of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Bloom is a temporary pavillion installation, resembling a blooming flower, that provides shelter and warmth to skaters. A hearth sits at the heart of the pavillion, surrounded by a set of raw steel cladded walls, followed by a set of translucent corrugated plastic cladded walls, allowing the pavillion to glow and be seen by skaters far away. The walls can be moved radially into multiple combinations that tell different narratives.

Site Plan

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Ground Level

Section aa

Construction Detail

SENSORY HOUSE Cambridge, Ontario l December 2020 l Academic Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop

Located in the small town of Cambridge, Ontario, the Sensory House is a student residence designed for the visually impaired. By taking the focus away from visual intrepretation, the other four senses are heightened and become the prime ingredients. The house features a simple circulation that the occupant can physically touch and follow, while being led from the outside to inside and throughout the building (directed by the blue line). The home also features distinct texture and colours representing different rooms, and a controlled travel of soundwaves. Windows and skylights are strategically placed and angled to let in diffused and direct sunlight according to when each facility is typically used (ex. morning and evening direct sunlight is present at the dining table), providing warmth to the corresponding program.

Context Plan

Site Plan

First Floor Plan

Program Diagram

Sound Diagram

The visually impaired are more sensitive to sound. As a result, the street-facing facade possesses minimal fenestration, is elevated from ground level, and trees are planted to help block noise pollution. Meanwhile, the living room and bathroom are covered with a steel roof where the occupants can experience and build a bond with nature and the sound of rain.

North Elevation

Site Section

East Elevation

Section bb

Section aa

Interior shower collage

Interior hallway collage

Exterior collage

CHINOOK CROSSING Quesnel, British Columbia l December 2024 l Academic Rhino, Illustrator, Enscape, Photoshop In collaboration with Renee Fang In the landscape of Quesnel, British Columbia, spanning the Fraser River, stands the Chinook Crossing. This pedestrian bridge encapsulates a powerful message about the need for environmental awareness and conservation. The bridge is conceived in the shape of a stylized fish, a metaphorical nod to the endangered salmon population. The tension rods supporting the bridge mimic fishing poles, symbolizing the delicate balance between human activities and the fragile ecosystem of the Fraser River. It is constructed as a truss bridge, predominantly constructed from weathering steel. Tension cables extend from the sides, reinforcing the bridge’s stability and allowing for a design that seamlessly integrates with the landscape. This approach allows the bridge to elegantly traverse the challenging terrain between steep mountains without compromising its aesthetic appeal. Beneath the bridge lies a captivating viewing platform shaped like a fin. The Chinook Crossing stands as a symbol of unity, resilience, and environmental consciousness, encouraging pedestrians to engage with the surroundings, fostering a connection with nature and a heightened awareness of the challenges facing the Fraser River’s ecosystem.

Site Plan

Section AA

Elevation

Ground Floor Plan

Lower Floor Plan

Section BB

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MAST TENSION ROD DETAIL

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TINY HOUSE Cambridge, Ontario l December 2024 l Academic Design-Build Option Studio In collaboration with Naya Sanchez and Sarah Abdulkarim The tiny house project aims to provide housing to the vulnerable population through the key values of providing a sense of belonging, reinventing the idea of human rights, and restoring dignity. Our project was inspired by A Better Tent City (ABTC) in Kitchener, Ontario, where a community of tiny homes (8’x10’) are formed for the homeless population, funded and managed by a non-profit organization and volunteers. As an extension of the exisiting ABTC community, our proposed building would be 180 sqf, compliant with the minimum dimensions of a home under Part 3 of the OBC. The key elements in this home were the for it to be self-functioning, such as a full kitchen, 3 piece bathroom, sleeping area, dining area, and sufficient storage. Upon building this house, our class was split into four groups: exterior, interior, plumbing/ electrical, and cabinetry. Our group was in charge of interiors, ranging from picking vinyl flooring to designing and building a custom multi-functional bed. We were able to build the whole home to its final stages given only the time span of 21 days.

Floor Plan

North Elevation

Construction Schedule

Finish Floor Plan

South Elevation

2.1 SHELF

2.3 BED

2.2 BENCH + STAIRS

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

Putting up gypsum boards

Mudding drywall

Priming and painting

Assembling Vinyl Floor Boards

Assembing Bed Frame

Assembing Bookshelf

COMPLETED PHOTOS

Completed Bed

Storage Under Bed

Looking Towards the Bathroom

Kitchen Cubbie in use

House Exterior

Bathroom

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