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m e h a k s i d h u architecture student

604 780 5004 mehakksidhu@gmail.com 6661 121A Street Surrey, BC V3W 0H8

As an architecture student I am still evolving and am eager to learn the different aspects of the architecture industry especially the relationship between architecture and socio culture. My interest mainly centers around how architecture can f ight against social injustice and can be the catalyst in making the world a more inclusive and diverse environment.

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

GRADUATE RESERACH ASSISTANT

MASTER’S DEGREE

University of Calgary | Oct 20 - May 21

University of Calgary | Sep 19 - May 21

Part of the Center For Civilization team

Graduated with a Masters of

and responsible for creating a social me-

Architec ture degree with 3. 85 GPA .

dia strategy and promoting via Instagram.

Wo r ke d a s a g r a d u a te re s ea rc h assistant during the f inal year.

JUNIOR TECHNOLOGIST

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Ciccozzi Architecture Inc. | June 18 - July 19

BC Institute of Technology | Sep 16 - May 18

Assisted with design development of

Graduated with Distinction f rom the

residential projects through development/

Bachelors of Architectural Science

building permit drawings .

degree

Coordinated with various consultants to meet specif ic building permit

JUNIOR DRAFTSPERSON

DIPLOMA

Paragon Design Group | June 18 - Dec 18

BC Institute of Technology | Sep 14 - May 16

Responsible for preparing working

Graduated with Distinction f rom the

drawings for custom houses in accordance

A rc h i te c t u r a l a n d B u i l d i n g Te c h n o l o g y

to BCBC part 9.

diploma program with the architectural elective.

VOLUNTEER

ACHIEVEMENTS

Architectural Connections Event Manager

GEC Award of Excellence Design

B C I n s t i t u te o f Te c h n o l o g y

Nominated. University of Calgary

W.H.E.E.L Humanitarian Group Volunteer Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Riddle Kurczaba Sustainability Design Award Nominated. University of Calgary

SKILLS Rhino

Adobe Photoshop

Ve c to rWo r ks

Microsoft Excel

Revit

Adobe Indesign

Sketchup

M i c ro s o f t Wo rd

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Grasshopper

TABLE OF CONTENTS ACAD E M IC

Pu nja bi Futurism

T h e Rhizom e

VAHA Urba n O a sis

I n g l ewood In Between

T h e Fa lse Creek Fla ts

U rba n Seed

S t Petri Ca se study

PR OF ESSIO NAL

L ati m er H eights

E lec tronic Avenue

No r th Roa d A pa r tm ents

ACADEMIC

PUNJABI FUTURISM l o c a t io n: Un ive rs ity of Calgar y pro fe s s o r : Su m e r S in gh du ra t io n : 3 we e ks

Punjabi Futurism M2 project 2021

Futusistic Punjabi Warrior

Anthropogenic effec t such as colonialism, environm ental an d econ omic exploitation have an d continue to oppress many cul tures an d societies aroun d th e world. Through years of econ omic an d in dustrial exploitation humans are continuously tied up in a large web of insatiability with evolvin g greed an d capitalistic min dsets that grew out of colonialism an d have led to subjugation of many cul tures.

This research aims to view th e Anthropocen e as a political an d socio econ omic symptom of global injustices in Punjab through th e lens of a futuristic narrative an d provide a n ew h ope an d raisin g a voice a gainst th e oppression curated by th e fascist governm ental regim es an d global capitalism. Punjabi Futurism that creates oppor tunities to challen ge th e present by pic turin g what com es n ext . th ey are a pathway to liberation an d empowerm ent .

Th e ima ges created aim to answer h ow can a different narrative transform th e culture of Punjab through th e lens of th e futuristic ideologies? How will th e cultures m odes of kn owin g, h ealin g, sensin g, an d becomin g be used to decolonize n eoliberal discourses an d th eir politics? How will techn ological a dvan cem ents becom e the voice of the oppressed?

Punjabi Futurism M2 project 2021

Fab ric a t io n

THE RHIZOME SOLARPUNK l o c a t io n: Un ive rs ity of Calgar y pro fe s s o r : A lb e r to d e S alvate rria du ra t io n : 1 3 we e ks

Nor th South Sec tion

The Rhizome M2 project 2020

View of Wetlan d Area

Th e studio was based on th e reima gin g a sec tion of th e ity of Calgar y with th e prin ciples of th e solarpunk m ovem ent . Solarpunk is a growin g m ovem ent that envisions a society 1) buil t with ren ewable en ergies such as solar an d win d power, 2) integrated with urban farmin g an d natural ecologies, 3) embra cin g pref igurative politics an d th e twin values of pluralism an d diversity, while 4) prom otin g self-suff icien cy an d decentralization of urban an d governan ce systems.

Potato, Solanum tuberosum, is a root vegetable that establish es a cer tain level of conn ec tivity with its anatomy an d struc ture. Th e entire plant struc ture is lin ear star tin g above groun d with its th e roun ded leaves an d makin g its way un dergroun d to th e edible par t of th e plant via a stern set of stems. Th e main f ruit of th e plant grows subm erged in th e groun d kn own as th e tuber, a ccompanied by a dense system of roots.

Th e f inal grid for th e city was created by usin g th e river as a point attra c tor an d distor tin g th e existin g city grid to expan d an d offer flexibility to th e city. Th e local grid was created by highlightin g th e historic buildin gs aroun d th e site an d creatin g a var yin g pattern. Th e resultin g lan dforms provide th e city with a diverse point of interests that can fa cilitate a gra dient of a c tiv ities an d operations.

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The Rhizome M2 project 2020

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The Rhizome M2 project 2020

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The Rhizome M2 project 2020

Nor th South Sec tion

The Rhizome M2 project 2020

Edge Con ditions

Context Axom om Axon etric omView etric

VAHA URBAN OASIS l o c a t io n: Un ive rs ity of Calgar y pro fe s s o r : Ph ilip Van d e rm ey pa r t n e rs : Ya gmu r Yu r tb u lmu s du ra t io n : 1 3 we e ks

VAHA Urban Oasis M1 project 2019

VIEW OF EXTERIOR ENTRANCE COURTYARD

Th e studio was based on th e museum of truth con cept . Th e studio began with th e premise that a museum focused on secular m orality an d ethical imperatives might ser ve as a forum for th e explora tion of tim ely issues an d inspire debate. Our interpretation star ted with studyin g th e m eanin g of truth an d h ow ea ch in dividual experien ce truth in a different way, an d is m ostly reliant on th e truth of our sense.

VAHA is an urban san c tuar y with a cultural spa ce overlaid in a sense urban environm ent m eans to perceive or awaken the truth that inh erits on es life. Th e architec ture will provide a pla ce for psych ological cleansin g allowin g spa ces for contemplation that would reveal th e nature of th e true self. It is an oasis centered in middle of dense urban environm ent .

Light is an oth er fa c tor that was given a lot of preceden ce through out th e design process. Small skylights are pla ced above th e pool spa ces to create a unique an d contemplated experien ce. Th e lan dscape aroun d th e buildin g an d in th e plaza allows various trees to create a forest like feelin g with th e light f ilterin g through th e can opies.

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Cold Pool Salt Thera Hot Pool Entrance Hallway Parking Mechanic Cold Pool Salt Thera Hot Pool Entrance Hallway Parking Mechanic

P R OWest P O S E DSec E A tion ST WEST SECT East

PROPOSED EAST WEST SECT

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Change Room Admin/Staff Entrance Hallway Yoga Room Class 1 Meditation Storage Parking

Nor th South Sec tion

VAHA Urban Oasis M1 project 2019

PROPOSED NORTH SOUTH SECTION 14

View of Hot Pools

VAHA Urban Oasis M1 project 2019

VIEW OF HOT POOLS

View of Tree Cour tyard V I E W O F E X T E R I O R T R E E C O U RT Y A R D

Axom om etric View

VAHA Urban Oasis M1 project 2019

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ROOF

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1 Rainwater falls on the raised grasslands

2 Filtering shrubs and grasses planted 3 Water filtered through the plant and used for building water system

1 Grey water overflow from plaza 2 Mixed grey water pumped into raised gravel bed 3 Filtered water gravity flow to hydrobotnic ponds 4 Fully filtered water flow to testing room in basement 5 Clean pool water pumped to supply nozzle of pool spaces

PLAZA SUSTAINABILITY DESIGN

VAHA Urban Oasis M1 project 2019

Plaza Sustainability Dia gram

View of Plaza VIEW OF EXTERIOR PLAZA

PROPOSED WEST

P R O P OWest S E D WElevation EST ELEVATION

Nor th Elevation

PROPOSED NORTH

PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION

VAHA Urban Oasis M1 project 2019

MO DEL EXPLORATIONS

INGLEWOOD IN BETWEEN

Inglewood In Between M1 project 2019

l o c a t io n: Un ive rs ity of Calgar y pro fe s s o r : Yve s Poitras du ra t io n : 1 3 we e ks

Th e objec tive of this projec t was to rethink th e idea of inf ill especially in a historic n eighborh ood like In glewood. Typically an inf ill site is h orizontal an ds ta ckin g up. This projec t aims challen ge that n otion an d focus on th e unique side fa ca des as bein g th e primar y site an d design driver. Thus inf illin g while still maintain th e existin g street chara c teristic of In glewood.

This projec t is shiftin g our thinkin g f rom a lin ear econ omy to a m ore circular econ omy. It en coura ges con sum ers to stop feelin g th e n eed to buy ever y thin g n ew an d to donate items that th ey n o lon ger n eed - suppor tin g what’s kn own as th e circular econ omy. More specif ically it takes in h ouseh old waste an d is a prototype on h ow we can re - con ceptualize what waste is.

Th e waste is th en available for th e ar tist a s well as th e public to buy. Th e ar t studios an d recyclin g center togeth er ta ckle risin g consumption on a local level. Takin g th e residual pla ce between 9 th avenue an d conver tin g th em into usable an d fun c tionin g spa ces fur th er solidif yin g th e idea of circular econ omy.

Axon om etric Floor Plan

Inglewood In Between M1 project 2019

Entran ce Galler y View

Market Mall View

Nor th-South Sec tion

East-West Sec tion

FACADE STUDY MODELS WITH PVC PIPES

Inglewood In Between M1 project 2019

SCALED MODEL

THE FALSE CREEK FLATS

The False Creek Flats fourth year project 2018

l o c a t io n: B ritis h Co lu mb ia I n stitute of Techn ology pa r t n e r : C las s of 201 8 pro fe s s o r : Ron Kato & J o d y Patterson du ra t io n : 8 we e ks

Th e False Creek Flats h olds high econ omic an d historic value within th e City of Van couver. Th e Flats are h om e to roughly 8 ,000 employees an d over 600 busin esses in diverse an d thrivin g sec tors of th e local econ omy. th e area consists of primarily in dustrial lan ds an d la cks th e care, linka ges an d public pla ces that so often def in e th e rest of Van couver.

Th e master plan design was based on a stron g con n ec tion to nature. Th e design in cluded an estuar y. On e a dvanta ge of th e estuar y was to brin g ba ck th e native inhabitants an d put an emphasis on nature an d re -wildin g. Th e estuar y features a ecological park with pedestrian an d bike trails to educate th e public .

Th e precin c t was design ed as a pedestrian f rien dly an d th e streets were widen ed to in corporate bike rotes. Unique buildin g lots an d interestin g geom etr y were embra ced in order to maintain an d highlight view corridors.

Ex te n d of p re c i n c t

Es t u a r y an d e col ogi cal park Stratcona park v i ew of m ountai ns

vi ew of d own town

Termi nal street

Roa d traff ic

Bike paths

Pedestrian

Natural Systems

The False Creek Flats fourth year project 2018

PROPO SED

EXISTIN G

False Creek Flats Master plan Strategies

THE URBAN SEED l oc a t io n : B ritis h Co lu mb ia I n stitute of Techn ology pro fe s s o r : Ron Kato & J o d y Patterson du ra t io n : 1 5 we e ks Ma i n S t re e t Fa rm e rs Ma rke t

Urba n Fa re

Mt P l ea s a n t Fa rm e rs Market Uni on M arket

FARM

farm ers m arkets aroun d th e fl ats

TRAVEL

Va n W h ol e Prod u ce

Fresh Poi nt Van couver

MISSING! The Flats is missing this direct link between where the produce comes from.

Can-A m Prod uce D i s cove r y O rga n i c s

Fresh Di rec t Prod uce Prod uce Term i nal DISTRIB UTO R

p rod uce p rod uc ti on aroun d th e fl ats

S UPERMARKET

The Urban Seed fourth year project 2018

U rba n Fa rm

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p rop osed l ocati on for urban farm

Present! The Flats is one of the Largest and most diverse produce wholesale & distribution cluster in Metro Vancouver.

The Urban Seed fourth year project 2018

Th e sunless greenh ouse spa ces that implem ent th e use of hydroponics farmin g. This techniques uses nutrient base instea d of tra ditional soil. Th e plantin g systems are sta cks to maximize yield

The Urban Seed fourth year project 2018

Th e tra ditional f ramin g is pla ced alon g th e west side to take a dvanta ge of th e sun. It uses a carousal system. It rotates to ensure equal sun distribution for all plants.

87 times more families fed

Traditional farming

Vertical farming

Urban Seed is an inn ovative market illustratin g h ow sustainable farmin g pra c tices can take pla ce in an urban settin g. Th e groun d floor features a produce market an d cafe that sells produce grown direc tly above with sustainable farmin g pra c tices. Th e plants grown above conn ec t th e consum ers to th e locally grown food.

Th e growin g areas in clude tra ditional an d sunless greenh ouse spa ces that implem ent th e use of hydroponics. Urban seed reconn ec ts people with food produc tion an d ser ves as a m odel for th e future of food. As th e world is experien cin g a population in crease an urban farm can provide food security into urban n eighbourh oods.

M A R KE T

East-We st Se c ti o n

RESEARCH

No r th-So uth Se c ti o n

E ATI N G

The Urban Seed fourth year project 2018

G R OWI N G

ST PETRI CHURCH CASE STUDY l o c a t io n: B ritis h Co lu mb ia I n stitute of Techn ology pa r t n e rs : J os h Hall, David Ram os, Steph Friba n ce, Ila ria M a n etta pro fe s s o r : M atth ew Wood ru ff & M ich el L a brie du ra t io n : 8 we e ks

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St Petri Church third year project 2017

Si te an d Co ntex t Pla n

SITE Scale – 1 : 2000 Th e objec tive for this case study is to develop critical thinkin g through pra c tice of studyin g projec ts by oth er architec ts an d design ers an d prepare an analy tical case study of a specif ied projec t , workin g on cross disciplinar y, mul ticul tural team.

Th e projec t at study is th e St Petri Church design ed by architec t Siguard Lewerentz . Th e church architec ture can be identif ies as untidy, asymm etrical, contextual an d contin gent , but th ese irregularities are relish ed rath er than repressed.

intimate experience

It was a dmired for its h on est an d direc t use of materials,but also for its complex, irregular an d ar ticulated forms. It speaks of God’s imm ensity an d th e safety un der his protec tion. Th e design is a communicative m ovem ent between site, architec ture an d sculpture.

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principle frame principlesteel steel frame

clusiveness

steel steelvalley valleysupports supports ROOF TYPOLOGY

S te e l va l l ey su p p o r t s

Ste e l f ram e

Bri ck vaul te d

G e o mt r y A n a l ysi s

L i g hti n g A nal ysi s

Move m e nt A nalys is

St Petri Church third year project 2018

Ro o f an d Mate ri a l An a lys is

STRATHCONA ARTS CENTER

Strathcona Art Center third year project 2017

l o c a t io n: B ritis h Co lu mb ia I n stitute of Techn ology pro fe s s o r : M atth ew Wood ru ff & M ich el L a brie du ra t io n : 1 0 we e ks

This projec t was don e in th e mann er of Siguard Lewerentz followin g th e case study don e on th e Church of St Petri. Th e sam e way th e St Petri Churchs main con cept is on e relationship with god, this design is based on on e relationship with ar t .

The building is a community ar t center that features several workshop and classrooms. The ar t center features individual studio spaces that can be rented and hopes to tackle the rising young ar tist population in the neighborhood.

The building provides an interior cour tyard to allow for lighting to come though as well as an exterior cour tyard to allow for an space to exhibit the work .

extruded down for low ceilings

exit tunnel with perforated wall to emphasis contemplating

extended out to house the art studios &

internal courtyard introduced

art rooms feature low ceiling and coffered ceiling that feature different lighting features

exit and entry emphasized

entry room allows dor inspiring ideas where ideas can come together and is also used as an exhibition space in times of events for to community

Strathcona Art Center third year project 2017

6m x 6m grid

> > 1. looking at the entry 2. window peaking

Strathcona Art Center third year project 2017

into the entrance room

3. turn around dark

corner into entrance room

Similar to th e church in st petri. va ried forms of lightin g h elp guide th e view through th e hidden entr y sequen ce. Th e entr y features a low roof for a m ore intimate experien ce an d terminates at th e cour tyard with ample light .

4. dark hallway towards lobby

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5. first glimse of the courtyard from the lobby

Strathcona Art Center third year project 2017

PROFESSIONAL

THE RISE LATIMER PHASE 2

The Rise work experience 2019

l o c a t io n: C i ccozzi Arch ite c tu re In c . tea m : S a n dro Man c in n i, Rob Ciccozzi du ra t io n : 1 2 we e ks cl ie nt : M itch e ll Gro u p

Th e Rise is a collec tion of m odern ar tisan townh om es inspired by its histor y as a ch erish ed family h om estea d. Set on f ive a cres in th e desirable n eighbourh ood of L an gley West , Foun dr y is steps f rom a scenic creekside trail an d minutes f rom great sch ools, sh oppin g an d recreation.

Auth ors contribution was completin g a developm ent pa cka ge f rom th e initial yield study for th e projec t to th e design of th e units, buildin gs plans an d elevations.

Th e process involved collaboratin g an d coordinatin g with civil an d struc tural en gin eers to create a reso lved site an d buildin g design for th e developm ent .

Buildin g Elevations

The Rise work experience 2019

Unit Plans

The Rise work experience 2019

Overall Site Plan

The Rise work experience 2019

50 ELECTRONIC AVENUE

50 Electronic Avenue work experience 2018

l o c a t io n: C i ccozzi Arch ite c tu re In c . tea m : C ra ig R o g e rs , Rob C iccozzi a n d Ela in e Ch en du ra t io n : 5 we e ks cl ie nt : Pa natch Grou p

50 Elec tronic Avenue has a distin c t sense of pla ce. A collec tion of 358 con dominium residen ces, featurin g spa cious 1, 2 , 3 an d 4 bedroom floor plans. Located a cross f rom Rocky Point Park an d just steps away f rom Brewers Row, 50 Elec tron ic Avenue will offer unique urban livin g.

Auth ors contribution to th e projec t in cluded a daptin g tot h e design chan ges outlin ed by th e client an d coordinatin g th e design of th e units with th e struc tural en gin eers. Th e auth or assisted with th e submission of th e a complete develpom ent pa cka ge to th e city.

Th e auth or was responsible for th e design of th e am enity win g of th e buildin g. Th e 2 storey struc ture in cluded various recreational a c tivities such as a gym, yoga/ dan ce studio an d a day care fa cility.

Unit Plans

50 Electronic Avenue work experience 2018

NORTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT

North Road work experience 2019

l o c a t io n: C i ccozzi Arch ite c tu re In c . tea m : S a n dro Man c in i, Rob C i ccozzi a n d Coa la n D evin e du ra t io n : 4 we e ks cl ie nt : O nn i Grou p

Th e developm ent on Nor th Roa d in Burquitlam will consist of two towers: a 46 -storey market con do tower an d a 20 -storey rental tower. Th ere will be a total of 4 82 units; 34 8 market con dos, 134 purpose -buil t rentals an d 21 n on-market units. Eight of th e market con dominium units will be townh ouses f rontin g onto Nor th Roa d.

Th e auth ors contribution to th e projec t in cluded updatin g unit plans as per client mark ups for th e developm ent permit submission pa cka ge. Coordinatin g with th e projec t team, client an d struc tural & m echanical en gin eers.

Th e auth or developm ent pa cka ge submission pa cka ge in cluded arran gin g th e unit plans into buildin g floor plans, sec tions, sha dow study, as well as 3d m odel views.

North Road work experience 2019

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