Curriculum Vitae

Luke De Bartolo

(647) 289 5438 luke.debartolo@torontomu.ca

Hello! The past three years of my undergraduate education have enabled me to view architecture beyond its conventional meaning; I believe that the built form reflects the people, cultures, and environments that surround it. These values are expressed in my own work, by creating forms that respond to various site and contextual conditions, and through the utilization of more immersive or experiential mediums as a component of the design process. I am excited to continue developing my understanding of the architectural discipline from a new perspective by working within the industry.

Education

Sept. 2020 - May 2025

Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University) | Toronto, ON

Department of Engineering and Architectural Science

Bachelor of Architectural Science (BArchSc)

Work Experience

May 2022 - August 2022

Research Assistant | Toronto Metropolitan University - Vincent Hui | Toronto, ON

• Research and documentation of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality within the architectural praxis.

• Application of research through design-builds, including a collaboration with ENFORM Architects.

• Co-author of several research papers which have been published and presented at the International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation in Seville, Spain.

Jan. 2018 - Sept. 2021

Social Media Representative & Lot Attendant | Vaughan Chrysler | Vaughan, ON

• Communication with co-workers and clients, both on-site and as a company representative via social media pages.

• Experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), as well as digital marketing tools such as Facebook/Instagram insights.

Mar. 2019 - Mar. 2020

Social Media Representative | Trento Kia | Toronto, ON

• Creation and production of promotional videos, print advertisements, posters, and social media posts using a wide range of digital software.

Extracurricular Groups

Sept. 2022 - Present

Student Representative | Architecture Course Union | Toronto, ON

• Representative for 3rd year students enrolled in TMU’s Department of Architectural Science

• Communicative role as a liaison between architecture students and professors.

Sept. 2022 - Present

Student Mentor | Architecture Course Union | Toronto, ON

• Providing one-on-one academic support and guidance to 1st year architecture students.

• Assisting mentees in the development of their skills and drawing output, with instruction on how to operate programs such as Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Design Build Projects

May 2022 - July 2022

Yonge Street Window Installation | Downtown Yonge BIA, Toronto Metropolitan University

• Tasked with designing, fabricating and installing a window display for an abandoned storefront.

• Liaison between TMU and Downtown Yonge BIA, lead role in the fabrication/installation of the display.

June 2022 - July 2022

DAS Collaboration Wall | Toronto Metropolitan University

• Co-designer of an interactive modular wall used by children participating in TMU’s Architectural Science Summer Camp. Exploration of the fabrication process using Augmented Reality.

July 2022

Girls Can Too | ERA Architects, Toronto and Region Conservation, Toronto Metropolitan University

• On-site laser cutting and modelmaking instructor at Girls Can Too, a summer program which introduces young women to the design/architectural field in the environmental sector.

May 2022

Camp Winston Rejuvenation Project | Camp Winston Foundation, Toronto Metropolitan University

• On-site demolition, fabrication, and reconstruction of outdoor pavilions at Camp Winston, a facility which provides recreational opportunities for kids with complex neurological disorders.

Awards

June 2022

May 2020

FEAS Dean’s List | Toronto Metropolitan University

• Awarded for outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 semesters.

Entrance Scholarship | Toronto Metropolitan University

• Awarded for continued academic success in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years.

Publications

Post-Pandemic Architectural Design Pedagogy, (S. Agma, L. De Bartolo, L.D. Diaz, V. Hui, J. Kroft, A. Weiss)

ISBN 978-84-09-45476-1 | 15th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation | 2022

Architects not Illustrators | Design-Builds as Pedagogical Synthesis, (L. De Bartolo, V. Hui, J. Kroft, J. Levy, A. Weiss)

ISBN 978-84-09-45476-1 | 15th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation | 2022

Investigating the Benefits of Transitioning from Fixed-Point to Navigable VR, (L. De Bartolo, A. Huang, V. Hui, A. Weiss)

ISBN 978-84-09-45476-1 | 15th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation | 2022