[OUTDATED] Nadia Cheng | University of Waterloo | Architecture & Design Portfolio | Fall 2022

nadia cheng_architecture portfolio

university of waterloo_fall 2022

Hong Kong Cambridge, CA Markham, CA Vancouver, CA Rome, IT

community

1_ unify 8

2_ converge 16 public infrastructure

3_ sonder 20

detour 24 bathhouses

hjerta 28

blossom 32 office_revery architecture

confidential 36

oakridge 40

winland 42 office_ph5 architecture

confidential 44

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Hi! I’m Nadia, a final-year architecture student at the University of Waterloo.

Raised in Hong Kong, a place surrounded by diverse cities, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing different cultures first-hand throughout my childhood. My journeys nurtured an appreciation for how architecture varies regionally, in response to local site conditions and social needs. The challenge lies in finding an innovative, aesthetically pleasing response; observing the responses that different architects have proposed to their respective challenges sparked my passion for architecture, and inspired me to pursue this field of study.

Over the last five years, I’ve had the opportunity to call five different cities home. My past travels brought about many eye-opening experiences, but were ultimately transient. Taking the time to immerse myself in a daily routine in different cities has given me time to consider how architecture can impact the lives of people in those local communities, and how it can tell the stories of people inhabiting the space.

As someone who enjoys storytelling through my architectural projects, I strive to create a dynamic sense of belonging and empathy through architectural design.

Thank you for your time, I hope you enjoy this portfolio of my recent works.

+1 647 323 1398

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Nadia Cheng

lcncheng@uwaterloo.ca

KILLS

Software Analog Languages

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 Vancouver, Canada May 2021 - Aug 2021 Vancouver, Canada

Drafting and Modelling: Rhino, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Vectorworks BIM, Revit (Beginner)

Visualization: V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape and TwinMotion Graphics: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Hand Drafting, Laser Cutting, CNC Milling, 3D Printing and Model Making

English, Cantonese & Mandarin (Fluent)

Architecture Student Internship / Revery Architecture

• Created renderings and graphics for architectural and interior teams using Enscape and V-Ray

• Prepared graphics and layout for proposals, including the winning proposal for PNE Amphitheatre

• Participated in the design and concept development of architectural and interior projects

Architectural Co-op Student / ph5 Architecture inc.

• Designed and developed schemes for installation using Vectorworks and Adobe CC

• Refined design strategies and floorplans for mixed-use residential project

• Investigated site conditions and history for various projects and proposals

Sept 2020 - Jan 2021 Toronto, Canada

Architectural Assistant / SvN Architects + Planners

• Prepared materials using AutoCAD, Adobe CC, Sketchup and Rhino

• Participated in refurbishment, residential and transit projects

• Demonstrated proficient analog skills by producing physical site model

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020 Hong Kong

Aug 2017 Hong Kong

EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS

Sept 2018 - present Cambridge, Canada Rome, Italy

Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 Hong Kong

Architectural Assistant / plusClover

• Supported the design of residential and public projects, using AutoCAD, Adobe CC and Rhino

• Interacted with suppliers to communicate design intentions and coordinate meetings

Student Volunteer / Wang Weijen Architecture

• Supported undergraduate interns in producing architectural models

University of Waterloo

• Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies, expected to graduate in 2023

• President’s Scholarship of Distinction (admission average of 95% or above)

• Excellent Academic Standing, all completed terms

West Island School

• IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma (2018)

• ACT Standardized testing (2017); composite score within top 1%

• GCSE & IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) (2015-2016)

KEY AWARDS & COMPETITIONS

Aug 2022

2022

2020

2019

2017

Winner: Care, UNI.xyz

Top 5 Finalist: Architecture Student Design Competition, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Editor’s Choice: Thermal Blue, UNI.xyz

Top 10 Finalist: Architecture Student Design Competition, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Charitable Foundation Prize Book Award, American Chamber of Commerce

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To whom it may concern,

08.18.2022

To whom it may concern,

I would like to offer the following letter of recommendation for Nadia Cheng. While undertaking her student internship with us from January to August 2022, Nadia naturally evolved into a high-performing and memorable member of our design team. She worked passionately on several of Revery’s projects ranging from early design/ feasibility to Schematic and Design Development phases. The projects she was involved with ranged from commercial spaces for two large mixed-use urban village projects, outdoor covered concert hall, residential high-rises, and a cultural centre/ residential towers.

Among her wide ranging tasks, Nadia provided significant design support by helping develop graphic plans and diagrams, digital component modeling, highquality renderings, graphic illustrations, programming support, physical modelmaking and fabrication, project proposal support, preparation for presentations and city deliverable packages. Her overall performance was exceptional.

Nadia’s versatility and efficiency were notable factors towards achieving our team’s goals and deliverables. Besides her technical proficiency, she also showed great leadership among her working peer group – particularly by way of her attentiveness, communication and work ethic.

Nadia has a strong positive spirit and is always keen to learn and grow. Undoubtedly, I believe Nadia would make a tremendous contribution as a member for any Architectural team.

Nadia’s versatility and efficiency were notable factors towards achieving our team’s goals and deliverables. Besides her technical proficiency, she also showed great leadership among her working peer group – particularly by way of her attentiveness, communication and work ethic.

If you any further questions regarding Nadia’s tenure at our office, please feel free to contact me directly.

Nadia has a strong positive spirit and is always keen to learn and grow. Undoubtedly, I believe Nadia would make a tremendous contribution as a member for any Architectural team.

Sincerely,

If you any further questions regarding Nadia’s tenure at our office, please feel free to contact me directly.

Amirali Javidan, Director – Revery Architecture, Inc. Architect AIBC

e: ajavidan@reveryarchitecture.com t: 604-682-1881 X241

Sincerely, Amirali Javidan, Director – Revery Architecture, Inc. Architect AIBC e: ajavidan@reveryarchitecture.com t: 604-682-1881 X241

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August 2021

ph5architecture inc

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To Whom it May Concern,

RE: Reference for Lok Ching Nadia Cheng

To Whom it May Concern,

RE: Reference for Lok Ching Nadia Cheng

Nadia Cheng was an architectural co op student at ph5 Architecture from May 3, 2021 to August 20, 2021 She exceeded our expectations and worked with a high degree of competence and independence. Specifically, she worked on construction drawings and construction coordination for a temporary lane installation, suite layouts for a 5 story multi residential building, presentation diagrams of completed projects for the firm portfolio.

Nadia is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and accustom to using Rhino at school. While in our office, Nadia quickly developed new skills to confidently work in Vectorworks BIM and Twin Motion (rendering program). We appreciated her contributions to design discussions, ability to self manage her time, and thoroughness of her work. It was pleasure to have her in the office

Based on her performance during the last 4 months, I highly recommend Nadia as a valuable addition to any architectural office.

Nadia is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and accustom to using Rhino at school. While in our office, Nadia quickly developed new skills to confidently work in Vectorworks BIM and Twin Motion (rendering program). We appreciated her contributions to design discussions, ability to self manage her time, and thoroughness of her work. It was pleasure to have her in the office

Best Regards,

Based on her performance during the last 4 months, I highly recommend Nadia as a valuable addition to any architectural office.

Best Regards,

Peeroj Thakre, Architect AIBC, LEED AP Principal, ph5 architecture inc peeroj@ph5.ca

ph5 architecture inc

204 309 West Cordova St Vancouver BC V6B 1E5 604.605.1556 info@ph5.ca

3 Additional reference letters from plusClover, SvN Architects + Planners and Professor Christie Pearson available upon request.

ph5 architecture inc 204 309 West Cordova St Vancouver BC V6B 1E5 604.605.1556 info@ph5.ca

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unify

Project Completed in Spring 2022 In collaboration with Hannah Zhang & Gwen Del Rosario

what_ Residential (Youth Co-op Housing) where_ Brussels, Belgium how_ Rhino, Enscape, Adobe CC

UNIFY is a co-op housing apartment for young entrepreneurs who wish to expand their businesses through learn about marketing in a collaborative environment. Being situated in Belgium allows young entrepreneurs access to the country’s free-market economy and its adjacent European neighbors. UNIFY is designed to facilitate different levels of work and collaboration, while also allowing young people from different backgrounds to create new bonds and friendships with their peers in positive social environments.

It is also designed as a modular building which can be located anywhere on site and oriented in any direction. The project ultimately unifies contrasting elements - whether it be individuals of radically different personalities, or solar and environmental conditions that are brought about by different placements ands orientations of the building module.

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POTAARDE KERSEBOOMSTRAAT FLANDERS BRUSSELS SITE RUEDESCHATS RUE PORTARRDE DILBEEKSTRAAT MAALBEEKSTRAAT KATTEBROEKSTRAAT KWEEPEREBOOMLAAN AREA:4530M2 FLANDERS BRUSSELS RUEMATHIEU PAUWELS Site plan A A potential future module

gathering within apartments bedrooms & living/dining rooms

gathering within a building module apartments & communal space

gathering between building modules future building modules & courtyard

Gathering diagram

1_Unify

Section AA

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Axonometric drawings (Left to right: Study room, meeting room and bedroom)

Axonometric overview

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Third floor plan

A A

Second floor plan

First floor plan

Ground floor plan

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South elevation

East elevation

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Extended surface minimizes weathering of upper tracks

Piston detail

Slide facade away from window for maximum sunlight; facade can be adjusted in all four directions.

Facade folded upwards: Maximize summer shading

Unfold facade downwards: Maximize winter shading

Folding facade moves along a track

Bottom tracks set behind screen to reduce hardware weathering

End caps prevent facade from sliding off tracks

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13°

62°

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converge

Project Completed in Spring 2020

what_ Multi-Faith Community Center where_ Cathedraltown, ON, Canada how_ Rhino, V-Ray, Adobe CC

Water is a spiritual, cleansing element. At Converge, not only does water come together, so do people of all religions and backgrounds. This multi-faith community center is located in Cathedraltown, a residential community developed surrounding The Cathedral of the Transfiguration, a Slovak Greek Catholic Church. Converge celebrates the diversity of the local population, as Cathedraltown is now home to inhabitants of all backgrounds, despite its Catholic origins.

The core of this building is the Multi-faith prayer and wellness room, featuring a simple design and spaces of varying brightness to accommodate all religious practices. Converge extends from the entryway to the Cathedral of transfiguration, to the area of land on the opposite side of the road. As a project that began with a focus on stormwater management, water is also used to emphasize the changing topography of the land.

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Rainwater Collection System

Turfgrass on soil

Compacted gravel layer

Concrete ground surface with waterproofing membrane

Perforated steel plate, bolted into ground surface

Water funneling cistern

1000mm

Waterdrainagepath

VictoriaSquareBoulevard

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Ground floor plan

Rain Garden Native Plant Species

Suitable for sun & partial sun:

• Common Elderberry

• Little Bluestem

Suitable for sun, partial sun & shade

• Canada Wild Rye

• White Turtlehead

Bioretention soil mix

Sand blanket

Pea gravel

Gravel backfill

Impermeable surface

Upper floor plan

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sonder

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Architecture Student Design Competition: Top 5 Finalist

Project Completed in Fall 2021 In collaboration with Jessica Chan & Hannah Zhang

what_ Pedestrian Bridge where_ Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada how_ Rhino, Enscape, Adobe CC

At Campbell River, the annual Salmon Run can be observed during the fall months. Fishes return from the ocean to their natal rivers where they were born, and swim to their hatching ground. For many fishes, this marks the final journey of their lives - after this, most salmon die, leaving their descendants to experience this life cycle for themselves. During the Salmon Run, fishes must accelerate and thrust themselves over rapid waterfalls. Sonder connects lush hiking trails on either side of Deer Falls, the final waterfall at Campbell River before the fishes reach their breeding ground. The undulating walkway and railings reference the elegant ripples of the water, while the arch mimics the parabolic movement of the fishes launching themselves against the rapidly flowing waters. Sonder pays tribute to their final journey, while offering occupants a space to pause and admire the alluring landscape.

Sonder highlights the fishes’ challenging journey, which may sound small and insignificant, but is ultimately a complex story of admirable tenacity..

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Perforated steel deck

Coped (bolted) connections

Wide flange beam welded to wide flange with tapered web

X plate and hex bolts

Pin connection

A. Sectional view of galvanized structure and connection to column

Straight wide flange sections support the curved walkway

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Exploded Structural Detail

Unremediated welds

Clevis connector

Arch (see detail F) Stainless steel cable

B. Cable Connection to Arch

Stainless steel cable

Turnbuckle

Clevis Bolted connection

Galvanized wide flange beam

C. Cable Connection to Beam

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Cross Section AA F E

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D B

Plan A

Stainless steel railing

Stainless steel cables

Welded connection

Galvanized deck

Galvanized wide flange beams

Break formed tapered tubular columns, welded. Column welded to plate

Galvanized anchor bolts

Concrete foundation

Arch: HSS tube, 800mm diameter

Column welded to plate

Galvanized anchor bolts

Concrete foundation

F. Arch: Foundation Connection

3_Sonder

D. Connection of Railing to Frame, exploded E. Column: Foundation Connection

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detour

Architecture Student Design Competition

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Top 10 Finalist

Project Completed in Winter 2019 In collaboration with Emily Chen

what_ Pavillion where_ Minamitsuru District, Japan how_ Rhino, V-Ray, Adobe CC

By the perimeter of Mount Fuji is a lush and dense forest that attracts its visitors for an unexpected reason. Also known as the “suicide forest”, Aokigahara is one of the most popular sites for suicide worldwide.

Detour is a pavillion serving as a memorial, remembering the departed souls of the forest, while encouraging those seeking an end to their life to reconsider such actions. The curved pathway is intended to promote the idea that life will eventually improve and reverse into a better place for them, if occupants are willing to continue moving ahead and living. Placed beside the main path of the Aokigahara forest, the pavillion reminds occupants that it is normal to take detours in life. Detour is a pavillion to pause and rest at, but also an opportunity to turn around to choose an alternate fate.

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A: foundation pin connection

B: cable connections

C: plate connection

Polished stainless steel

Corten (weathering steel)

D: wide flange connection (column to frame)

E: steel foundation

Foundations

Hollow steel tube frame, bent

Hollow structural steel columns Galvanized perforated metal

(A) (B) (C)

Steel cables

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Tubular hollow steel section (HSS) members, casted connection, welded and grinded

Hollow steel bench

Elliptical tube steel railing

Perforated steel deck

(D)

Wide flange beams, bolted

path to pause path of reversal

Concept/circulation diagram

HSS wide flange steel frame, bent

Steel anchored foundation plate with fins

Hollow structural steel column (E)

Hollow structural steel columns

Exploded Structural Axonometric

Northeast elevation

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hjerta

Thermal Blue by UNI.xyz: Editor’s Choice

Project Completed in Fall 2020 In collaboration with Enoch Liu

what_ Thermal Bath where_ Hveragerði, Iceland how_ Rhino, V-Ray, Adobe CC

Hjerta is a thermal bath located by the popular tourist destination, the Reykjadalur Hot Springs. It serves a twofold purpose: recognizing the public aspect of modern bathing, while also emphasizing the individual’s awareness. We enter water with a heightened sense of ourselves and our surroundings. Here, we cleanse, heal, and engage with others, enjoying the modern bath as a luxury for all.

Nested in the scenic hills of Hveragerði, this thermal bath offers an architectural response to the existing hot spring thermal river. Providing a public pool and sauna, commercial amenities, and entry decks, this intervention invites visitors to relax and to immerse themselves in this age-old way of life. Like the simple bath, the Hjerta architecturally elevates the senses, attuning the individual with their sense of body, mind, and self.

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step one_block.

Program blocks stacked on top of each other Relaxation program on upper floor (connect to sky)

Commercial program on ground floor (connect to land)

step two_morph.

Push blocks to fit within site constraints

step three_expand.

Push upper block outwards to reach towards the landscape step four_subtract.

Make room for brightly-lit outdoor spaces and structural corridors

step five_conceal.

Surround mass with wooden louvers for shading and refinement of form

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Massing concept diagram

Upper floor plan

Typical Retail Plan

floor plan

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Courtyard Lobby Retail Men’s Changing Rooms Accessible Changing Rooms Women’s Changing Rooms Public Pool Sauna Massage Room Ground

Restaurant Admin Retail Outdoor Patio

Interior render: Sauna

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blos som

Project Completed in Fall 2019

what_ Bathhouse and Café where_ Toronto, Canada how_ Rhino, V-Ray, Adobe CC

Reflected in Blossom’s ritual-like, ceremonial concept, the distinguished coming of age process marks an inevitable, yet exciting turn in life, where occupants can rely on childhood memories to mark their personal growth. Occupants catch blurred glimpses of the outside world as they ascend through the stairs, peering through the dynamic curtains surrounding them: they are amidst, but not within, the water. Bidding farewell to their surroundings, they prepare to rise above, to cleanse their souls in the misty warmth of the wooden baths. What welcomes them is an expansive volume of luminosity. Light, posing as an illusion of water, embraces them from above, rippled yet softly distorted.

Upon returning to ground level, being surrounded by a glowing pool of water, occupants reach the end of a journey. The experience leaves them rejuvenated for what awaits them, in the world beyond Blossom.

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Physical model Rippled glass ceiling

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Section AA

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First Floor Plan

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Circulation Diagram Interior render: Baths Exterior render: Entrance to building

Glass frit diagram

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Glass frit diagram

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Revery Architecture

Project Lead: Jacqueline Wiles, Architect AIBC, MRAIC

what_ Mixed Use Residential (First Nations Development) where_ Vancouver, B.C., Canada how_ Rhino, Enscape, VRay, Adobe CC

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Creating diagrams highlighting facade design

• Architectural and Interior renderings using V-Ray

• Axonometric rooftop renders using Enscape

• Graphic section produced using Rhino 7

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Rendered rooftop axonometric drawings

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Interior renderings

Office Work Samples_Revery Architecture

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Exterior rendering Section drawing

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oakridge

Revery Architecture

Project Lead: Bibi Fehr, Dipl. Ing. (FH)

what_ Food Hall (Interiors) where_ Vancouver, B.C., Canada how_ Rhino, VRay, Adobe CC

Responsibilities and tasks: • Creating graphics plans that combine rendered and orthographic drawing techniques

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winland

Revery Architecture

Project Lead: Kyle Chan, Architect AIBC, HKIA

what_ Residential Interiors where_ Hangzhou, China how_ Rhino, Enscape, Adobe CC

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Digitally modelled furniture and fixtures using Rhino

• Produced interior renderings using Enscape

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project 10

ph5 Architecture Project Lead: Henning Knoetzele, Dipl.-Ing. & Peeroj Thakre, AIBC

what_ Mixed Use Residential where_ Vancouver, B.C., Canada how_ Vectorworks BIM, TwinMotion, Adobe CC

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Developed building massing and floor plans based on site constraints and project requirements using Vectorworks BIM

• Produced rendering using Vectorworks BIM and TwinMotion

• Developed concept sketches for church

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Church concept sketches

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Thanks for your time, I’d love to hear from you soon!

email_ lcncheng@uwaterloo.ca phone_ +1 (647) 323 1398

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