Madeleine Cheung | Waterloo Architecture Portfolio | Fall 2024
madeleine cheung selected works
Hello! My name is Madeleine Cheung.
I am currently a second-year undergraduate architecture student studying at the University of Waterloo seeking a four month co-op placement from January to April 2025
I am interested in creating intimate architecture that responds to and interacts with life--whether in its most natural or social context.
The influence of architectural representation and the ways that both physical and digital media work to convey space, character, and function is something that I am fascinated by and consider fundamental to the work I produce. I am also passionate about diverse representation in architecture and what it means to experience a space as someone who was not considered in its design process.
I look forward to expanding my passion and curiosity for architecture and design by contributing to the success of your team.
Madeleine Cheung
Summary of Qualifications
+ Strong skills in architectural representation with a deep attention to craft, quality, and detail gained through academic, professional, and personal projects.
+ Proficient in various architectural modelling, visualization, and layout softwares as well as MS Office softwares.
+ An extremely organized and motivated team player with experience collaborating in a professional work setting.
Work Experience
Jun. - Aug. 2024
Toronto, Canada
Jun. 2022Aug. 2023
Toronto, Canada
Education
2023 - present
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
2019 - 2023
Toronto, Canada
Architectural Intern, Atelier RZLBD
+ Worked on a promotional project ideating and representing 24 Monuments.
+ Produced renders for each project using Rhino 3D, V-Ray and Photoshop.
+ Produced architectural drawings for each project using Rhino 3D and Illustrator.
Early Learning Instructor, Kumon Canada Inc.
+ Worked with students aged 3 to 12 teaching and grading math and reading work.
+ Worked closely with young students and monitored learning progress.
+ Taught beginner to high-level math and reading resulting in improved problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
University of Waterloo School of Architecture
+ Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) candidate, co-op.
+ Excellent Academic Standing
+ President’s Scholarship of Distinction (95%+ admissions average)
Northern Secondary School
+ Ontario Secondary School Diploma
+ Gifted certificate
+ Second-highest student average, 2020
Skills
Digital Languages
+ Rhino 3D
+ Revit
+ AutoCAD
+ V-Ray
+ Photoshop
+ Illustrator
+ InDesign
+ MS Office
Analog
+ Model making
+ Hand drafting
+ Laser cutting
+ CNC milling
+ 3D printing
+ Sketching/drawing
+ Ceramic wheel throwing
+ English, fluent
+ Mandarin, intermediate + Cantonese, limited
Interests
+ Ceramics
+ Illustration
+ Stationery
+ Textile crafts
+ Cooking
+ Fashion
Atelier RZLBD
220 Duncan Mill Road, Suite 617 Toronto, ON M3B 3J5
07 October 2024
Recommendation Letter for Maddy Cheung
To Whom it May Concern:
This letter is my personal recommendation for Maddy Cheung. I can attest to her merits as an intern and outstanding collaborator through Þrst-hand collaboration.
This past summer, I have been Maddy’s mentor during her very Þrst internship at my atelier. I found her to be consistently pleasant and hardworking, tackling all the assignments and tasks with dedication and a smile. Besides being a joy to work with, Maddy is a take-charge person who is able to absorb ideas, elaborate them and then present and communicate the projects in a timely manner.
I highly recommend Maddy for Co-op employment. I am conÞdent that she will use the opportunity wisely and will greatly beneÞt from it. I am also certain that her presence would make a great addition to any architecture and design Þrm. And I implore you grant her the opportunity — you will not be disappointed.
If you have any further questions or require more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me via an email: info@rzlbd.com
Sincerely, RZLBD (Reza Aliabadi)
ICEO, MRAIC, OAA M.Arch. M.Phil.Arch
Atelier RZLBD www.rzlbd.com
sweep house
fall 2023
location : cambridge, ontario
type : communal housing
supervisor : fiona lim tung
course : arch 192 design studio
media : rhino 3D, v-ray, ai, ps, graphite
located in riverbluffs park in cambridge, ontario, sweep house is a community shelter space which provides accomodation for a gardener and room for an additional guest. hidden inset a deep quarry, the structure takes after its natural surroundings-- a wooden roof sweeps sharply downwards as does the steep cliff defining the quarry.
the shelter serves as a bridge between community and their produce; where direct access to the garden is provided via an elevator where food is gathered and stored. fresh produce is transported directly to the kitchen. in this way, learning is fostered by growing, cooking, eating, and connecting with one another.
left: site plan right: exterior render (top), interior render (bottom)
expanding in
winter 2024
location : cambridge, ontario
type : pedestrian bridge
supervisor : linda zhang
course : arch 193 design studio
media : rhino 3D, v-ray, ai, ps
expanding in is a pedestrian bridge intended to encourage its users to pause and take notice of their surroundings. taking the place of a previously deteriorated wooden bridge, this walkway follows in its footsteps and is made primarily from white oak timber to integrate naturally with the forest setting surrounding it. approaching the bridge, occupants are
encouraged to migrate towards the center as the bridge’s path expands horizontally while the canopy dips inward vertically. the simultaneous horizontal expansion and vertical compression emphasize the appeal of the center of the bridge. here, a small waterfall is revealed from behind the thin wooden balusters and streams underneath the path.
left: site plan right: plan (top), longitudinal section (bottom)
located in bengaluru, india, urban pocket home is a residence for artists in a tight-knit neighbourhood. the home runs without primary reliance on mechanical systems such as air conditioning, heating, and city-operated plumbing systems. the residence uses cross and stack ventilation strategies and features horizontal pivot windows to maximize the amount of
effective ventilation. paying attention to sun direction and precipitation patterns, the home runs on electricity provided by solar power and solar hot-water heating, and it collects and filters its own rainwater. materials such as stone and concrete are used to effectively make use of their thermal mass--storing heat during the day and releasing it in the cool night time.
rainwater on the roof travels into the rain gutter and down the eavestrough. the rainwater is then stored in a tank and subsequently moved into the pump. after being filtered, it is sanitized and distributed throughout the residence.
sunlight is absorbed by photovoltaic panels on the roof which convert it into energy that is stored in a battery. sunlight can also be absorbed for solar hot water heating which powers the hot water heater. energy and hot water are distributed.
view of artist studio (top), water and solar diagrams (bottom) right: detail wall section
left:
nook library
spring 2024
location : cambridge, ontario
type : library
supervisor : linda zhang
course : arch 193 design studio
media : rhino 3D, v-ray, ai, ps, graphite
nook library is a proposal for a new library in cambridge, ontario. the form aims to create various nooks in the exterior form of courtyards and alleyways as well as in the interior form of quiet reading and community spaces. in an attempt to revitalize the social community in cambridge, the library makes use of all aspects of the site it sits on in order to bring people
together. arts and crafts events hosted by the library encourage creativity and liveliness within the city and further connect students, adolescents, seniors, as well as adults. the frequent usage of accordion doors within the structure blur the barrier between outside and inside, allowing for both privacy and connection depending on the circumstance.
