I DONT THINK WE’VE MET BEFORE, SO; NICE TO MEET YOU, I am currently a second year student studying at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. My prized posession is a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse, my favourite pair of shoes are my Nike Dunks, my favourite movie is Aronofsky’s Black Swan, and my favourite album is Good Kid m.A.A.d City To me, Architecture is the crossroads between creativity and critical thinking, two of what I believe to be my strongest facets in a skillset. I am someone who is always eager to learn, passionate, and driven to achieve my goals. This portfolio is a curation of my personal and academic work.
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_CONTENTS PROJECTS Form Follows Fungus
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The Creation Station
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Stair into the World
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Project Galelei
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ADDITIONAL WORK Selected Visuals Work Samples
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CURRICULUM VITAE_
Letter of Recommendation Megan Sousa 2022-05-05
To Whom It May Concern: Megan worked with us at Reflect Architecture from January 4th 2022 until April 22nd, 2022. During her time with us she worked on developing multiple successful visualizations on a variety of projects. She attended both staffing meetings and client meetings and she managed her own schedule and workflow with little oversight. She has a great attitude and was always keen to dig in where needed. She will be a good addition to future teams as her skill continue to develop at Waterloo.
Kind Regards,
Trevor Wallace, OAA, M.Arch., B.Arch.S. Principal Architect Reflect Architect
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FORM FOLLOWS FUNGUS _PROJECT: SKYHIVE EDITION #5 _ORGANIZED BY: BEE BREEDERS _IN COLLABORATION WITH: AVINA GONEN, GRACEL LIANG, AND SOEUN PARK
HOW DO WE MAKE THE VERTICAL CITY SUSTAINABLE?
Form Follows Fungus is a proposed high-rise which aims to address a number of Toronto’s housing needs, as well as explore ideas of ecology in the context of skyscraper design. Designed to loosely resemble a tree trunk sprouting mushrooms, the project employs the system of fungishaped planting terraces to filter the tower’s greywater and use it to humidify the “core”, where mycelium, the precursor to fungi, can be cultivated quickly and harvested to support the building’s mechanical systems. Mycelium is used in both dried and living form as a low-cost, and highly sustainable insulation method. The tower is located at the major downtown intersection of Bloor St. and Spadina Ave. and a walk away from the University of Toronto campus, making it an ideal location for students and adults entering the workforce. Form Follows Fungus’ program is divided into four components: retail and office spaces, student living, single and double-rooms, and resident amenities.
FORM FOLLOWS FUNGUS_ Skyhive Edition #5 | 2022
Site context
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The Core
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FORM FOLLOWS FUNGUS_ Skyhive Edition #5 | 2022
Core wall detail
CONSTRUCTION The central growth core utilizes double stud wall construction in order to optimize insulation at a relatively low cost in order to keep the core warm.
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GRAYWATER FILTRATION In order to support the growth of the mycelium in the tower’s core, a graywater filtration system is used in order to preserve water usage and humidify planting beds for optimal growing conditions. The graywater is drained from rooms in the building and filtered through the green terraces on the exterior. Filtered water is stored in a tank and circulated to the core through humidifiers.
Terrace Connection
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FORM FOLLOWS FUNGUS_ Skyhive Edition #5 | 2022
MORPHOLOGY
Terrace View
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Systems
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FORM FOLLOWS FUNGUS_ Shyhive Edition #5 | 2020
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THE CREATION STATION _PROJECT: THE LIBRARY+ _ARCH 193: 1B STUDIO _SUPERVISED BY: CAM PARKIN
How does a library become a public hub?
Located off of the Don River on Queen St. and Davies Ave. in Toronto, Ontario, The Creation Station acts as a creative refuge for the youth of the area, offering the means to learn and create music to those who otherwise do not have the means themselves. Unlike traditional libraries, The Creation Station offers catalogues of vinyl records, cd’s and sheet music opposed to traditional book stacks. The Library is organized in section to circulate around the experiences of learning, creating, and applying, guiding the occupant through a musical experience as they circulate the library. Various informal “jam” spaces occupy the library to inspire the environment of creation and expression, as well as an outdoor amphitheatre-esque performance space, for youth to showcase their talent, adjacent to the library’s cafe.
CREATION STATION_ Arch 193 Design Studio | 2021
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CREATION STATION_ Arch 193 Design Studio | 2021
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the Facade Inspired by harmonic curves, the wooden facade reiterates both the musical thesis as well as well as the sectional representation of the building’s program. The harmonic curves climb the building and reach toward the performance area, demonstrating the programmic transitions of the occupant.
Soundproofing Soundproof rooms in the building has been constructed using double stud construction, with an extra layer of fibreglass batt insulation between the two walls.
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CREATION STATION_ Arch 193 Design Studio | 2021
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SELECTED FOR FEATURE ON WATERLOO ARCHITECTURE INSTRAGRAM AND WEBSITE
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Stair into the world _PROJECT: STUDENT HOUSING _ARCH 192 1A STUDIO _SUPERVISED BY: FIONA LIM TUNG`
WHAT MAKES A RESIDENCE A HOME?
Stair into the world is an architecture student residence project designed to embody the most important aspects which aid in the development of a young architecture students in this new transition of their lives. The house embodies the idea of transition through the repeated motif of the stair, relating an architectural transition, to that of a major life transition. An understanding of the surrounding site and environment is of equal importance to the building itself. The house is modelled as ann extension of the site itself, playing off of the site’s natual slope and stepping upwards, creating a fusion between both the built environment and the natural environment. The green roof terrace also allows for a submersion into a natural environmental space while still allowing a private patio feel Views from the house are carefully positioned to frame both the surrounding nature, as well as the adjacent Grand House, another student residence, aiming to provide a sense of familiarity and comfort for the students.
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STAIR INTO THE WORLD_ Arch 192 Design Studio | 2020
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Kitchen/Living
View from staircase to green roof
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Bedroom x3
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STAIR INTONAME_ THE WORLD_ Arch 192Studio Design |Studio PROJECT Arch 192 Design 2020 | 2020
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FINALIST ENTRY
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THE GALILEI _PROJECT: JACQUES ROUGERIE FOUNDATION 2021 INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION _FOCUS: AN ORBITAL _SUPERVISED BY: FIONA LIM TUNG _IN COLLABORATION WITH: JAKE FARQUHARSON
HOW CAN ARCHITECTURE EXPAND OUTSIDE OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM?
As humanity begins to settle worlds beyond our own, the Galilei project will jumpstart the beginning of a solar system-wide economy and transit system. The Galilei cycler will then embark on endless voyages between Earth and Mars. Utilizing the Aldrin cycler orbital path between mars and earth the Galilei will act as a ferry where passengers can live comfortably on the long journey to and from Mars. Creating such an isolated habitat away from Earth’s environment allows for much more flexibility in terms of environment. A customizable light schedule is allowed by adjustable solar mirrors to control the length of day shifting from an earth schedule to a mars schedule as necessary. open concept homes branching toward the outdoors are also conceivable, as the lack of unpredictable weather allows to merge outdoor space with that of the indoor.
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PROJECT GALILEI_ Frances Rougiere Competition | 2021
PROJECT ArchFrances 192 Design Studio | 2020 | 2021 PROJECTNAME_ GALILEI_ Rougiere Competition
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PROJECT GALILEI_ Frances Rougiere Competition | 2021
A controlled environment allows for more open concept architecture. Doors/windows not required to shield from external weather factors
Vertical hydroponics used to capitalize on available agricultural area. Plants which can grow under low gravity environments are able to be grown close to the zero-gravity center
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Extra Drawings Some of my favourite visuals
Superseclusion pavillion: Arch 292 - 2A Design Studio
The Beacon Arch 292 - 2A Design Studio
Bees, Bats, and Play Habitats Arch 293 - 2B Design Studio
The Beacon Arch 292 - 2A Design Studio
Gruvstation Arch 235- 1B Enviro
The Beacon Arch 292 - 2A Design Studio
High Rise Redesign Arch 292 - 2A Design Studio
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WORK SAMPLES Select visualization from January 2022 - April 2022
Development Sales Center Reflect Architecture
Bunkie Reflect Architecture
Renovation Concept Axonometric Reflect Architecture