por tfolio_spring 2020 university of waterloo school of architecture Lok Ching Nadia Cheng
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project 1 _ blossom project 2 _ detour project 3 _ co/coon project 4 _ oasis project 5 _ library+
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hi there!
I’m Nadia, a second-year student at the University of Waterloo pursuing an Honours Bachelors of Architectural Studies degree. Raised in Hong Kong, a city surrounded by destinations with diverse architectural styles, I’ve had the privilege of fulfilling my utmost passion, travelling. My journeys have nurtured an appreciation for how architecture varies regionally, subject to the context of the locality. The built environment is shaped in response to the needs of occupants, and the physical conditions of the site. Yet, the challenge lies within finding an innovative design responding to both requirements, in addition to being aesthetically pleasing. Observing the endless ways in which architects have responded in the past drives my passion for architecture and allows me to remain open-minded within the creative field. Experiencing architecture through travelling is a hobby that brings me immense joy; I strive to spread this happiness through my projects, while conveying different narratives that inspire me. I hope you enjoy this portfolio; it is a collection of my recent works. Thanks for stopping by; I really appreciate your time!
lcncheng@uwaterloo.ca +1 647 323 1398 chengnadia.com
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resume SKILLS Software
Rhinoceros 6, V-Ray, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; Sketchup, Grasshopper and Revit (Beginner)
Analog
Hand Drafting, Laser Cutting, CNC Milling, 3D Printing and Model Making
Languages
English, Cantonese & Mandarin (Fluent)
EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS September 2018 - present
University of Waterloo / Cambridge, Canada Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies, 2B term President’s Scholarship of Distinction (admission average of 95% or above) Excellent Academic Standing; top 25 within cohort
August 2011 - June 2018
West Island School / Hong Kong International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (2018) ACT Standardized testing (2017); composite score within top 1% General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) (2016) International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (2015-2016)
KEY EXPERIENCES January 2020 - April 2020
Architectural Assistant / plusClover / Hong Kong Participated in the design of residential and public projects Prepared materials for presentations using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Rhino Interacted with suppliers to communicate design intentions and coordinate meetings
April 2019 - September 2019
Orientation Media Team / University of Waterloo / Cambridge, Canada Designed official logo; managed all social media accounts
June 2018 & June 2019
Administrative Assistant / South Island School / Hong Kong Assisted collection and organization of end-of-year resources Designed prefect badges, researched and recommended manufacturing options
August 2017
Student Volunteer / Wang Weijen Architecture / Hong Kong Assisted university level interns in producing architectural models
September 2016 - April 2018
Volunteer / Society for the Relief of Disabled Children / Hong Kong Planned, produced & translated video to promote Cerebral Palsy awareness Reorganized stock and completed administrative work weekly
August 2016 - April 2018
Activity Leader / West Island School / Hong Kong Including: Graphics & Textiles Club, X-tra Time Tutoring, Architecture Society
KEY AWARDS & COMPETITIONS June 2019
Finalist: Architecture Student Design Competition, Canadian Institute Of Steel Construction
June 2017
American Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation Prize Book Award
April 2016
West Island School Business Studies Award
April 2014
West Island School Mathematics Award
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CHRISTIE
PEARSON ARCHITECT
20 O’HARA AVENUE TORONTO ONTARIO M6K 2P8 CHRISTIE@CHRISTIEPEARSON.CA WWW.CHRISTIEPEARSON.CA 647.222.6253
20 January 2020 RE: Letter of Reference for Lok Ching Nadia Cheng To Whom It May Concern: I am happy to be a reference for Lok Ching Nadia Cheng. I worked closely with Nadia during the fall term of 2019 at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture in the capacity of 2nd year studio professor. In the studio, The Function of Affect, we investigated the development of the architectural interior as a sequence of atmospheres informed by a study of affective cinematic moments. It was a pleasure to assist the development of Nadia’s final project for an urban bathhouse in our studio. She clearly appreciated and understood the lessons of the studio and was enthusiastic in applying them in her final creation, where she sequenced multiple highlycharged spaces into a satisfying totality. Nadia takes suggestions and critiques very well, thoughtfully integrating the input of instructors and other students into her work. It was exciting to see her reach the point where she could recognize what was important in the scheme while remaining flexible and open-minded on how it could develop further. She took responsibility for her design decisions, and created a very good presentation and overall project. Sincerely,
Christine Pearson MArch, BArch, BES, OAA
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Recommendation for Nadia Cheng
June 2, 2020
To whom it may concern, Nadia Cheng worked at plusClover as a full-time employee from January to April in 2020. During her tenure at plusClover, Nadia worked on a series of projects: Modularity, a research project for Infrastructural modular units for outdoor urban spaces; Headland Road, a multi-unit residential project; and Artone Residence, a residential interior project in Hong Kong. Nadia joined our office during extraordinary times – within two weeks of starting at plusClover, our office shifted to working from home due to the coronavirus. As such, Nadia had to adapt quickly to a remote working situation even before she could familiarize herself with the office culture. Nonetheless, Nadia did extremely well during such trying circumstances, which speaks to her rare ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Nadia not only learns quickly, but also is extremely dependable and responsive. She has the rare ability to know when she needs to work independently, and also when to ask questions. She is consistent in setting a high standard with her work, and always manages her time well. I strongly believe that Nadia will be a valuable addition to any Architecture practice. I certainly would welcome her back at every opportunity. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Clover Lee Principal plusClover
clover@plusclover.com
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blossom _ project details Project: Design Studio, Fall 2019 Program: Bathhouse + CafĂŠ Location: Toronto, Canada
As
one
enters
adulthood,
they
bring
childhood
memories with them. It is an innocent, cleansing gift from their past that they can constantly reminisce on, as they blossom into who they are destined to become. Reflected in Blossom’s ritual-like, ceremonial concept, the distinguished coming of age process marks an inevitable, yet exciting turn in life. 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. From there, attention falls on the silhouetted image of those who are ascending. The light follows them, landing on the distinct threshold which marks a journey into the world above. What welcomes them is an expansive volume of luminosity. Light,
posing
them
from
as
an
above,
illusion rippled
of
water,
embraces
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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1. Blossom
B
A
A
B
CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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SECTION FRAGMENTS
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1. Blossom
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EXTERIOR RENDER: ENTRANCE
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1. Blossom
INTERIOR RENDER: ENTRANCE
INTERIOR RENDER: BATHS
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INTERIOR RENDER: FIRST FLOOR STAIRS
INTERIOR RENDER: CAFÉ
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detour in collaboration with Emily Chen
Finalist: Architecture Student Design Competition, Canadian Institute Of Steel Construction _ project details Project: Building Construction, Winter 2019 Program: Pavillion Location: Minamitsuru District, Japan
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. Ultimately, Detour has been designed with the hopes of leading occupants to a better place in their lives. It is a pavillion to pause and rest at, but also an opportunity to turn around to choose an alternate fate.
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2. Detour
A
A
PLAN
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PATH TO PAUSE PATH OF REVERSAL CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
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2. Detour
NORTHEAST ELEVATION
RENDER: 2 DIVERGING PATHS
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CROSS SECTION (AA)
RENDER: VIEW FROM ELEVATED DECK
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2. Detour
CORTEN (WEATHERING STEEL)
POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL
HOLLOW STRUCTURAL STEEL COLUMNS (A) FOUNDATIONS HOLLOW STEEL TUBE FRAME, BENT (B) STEEL CABLES
GALVANIZED PERFORATED METAL
(C)
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TUBULAR HOLLOW STEEL SECTION (HSS) MEMBERS, CASTED CONNECTION, WELDED AND GRINDED
A: FOUNDATION PIN CONNECTION
HOLLOW STEEL BENCH
ELIPTICAL TUBE STEEL RAILING
PERFORATED STEEL DECK HOLLOW STRUCTUAL STEEL COLUMN (D)
B: CABLE CONNECTIONS
WIDE FLANGE BEAMS, BOLTED
HSS WIDE FLANGE STEEL FRAME, BENT
STEEL ANCHORED FOUNDATION PLATE WITH FINS
C: PLATE CONNECTION
D: WIDE FLANGE CONNECTION (COLUMN TO FRAME)
(E)
HOLLOW STRUCTURAL STEEL COLUMNS
STRUCTURAL AXONOMETRIC
E: STEEL FOUNDATION
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c o /c o o n _ project details Project: Design Studio, Winter 2019 Program: Partition system Location: Cambridge, Canada
CO/COON is a partition system designed to be used at the BRIDGE Centre for Architecture + Design, a space intended to promote Art, Design and Architecture within the Cambridge community. Originally designed to be used for art gallery type events, the system can be easily dismantled, stored and reconstructed for reuse at different times. Inspired by the elegance within the idea of a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, CO/COON allows multiple ‘pods’ of private space to coexist within a common area, providing an enclosed, private feeling despite being in a larger shared space amongst other occupants. Its materiality communicates coherently with the raw, wooden feeling of the BRIDGE space, and the adjustable nature of CO/COON pods allow occupants or event organizers to control desired levels of privacy and light.
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3. Co/Coon
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STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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3. Co/Coon
PLAN
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SECTION AA
SECTION OF A SINGLE UNIT
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oasis in collaboration with Emily Chen
_ project details Project: Environmental Building Design, Winter 2019 Program: Off-Grid Research Centre and Residence Location: Heyuan, China Directly
translating
Heyuan
is
‘East
one
River ’
to of
passes
‘the the
source many
through
in
of
the
cities
river ‘,
that
Southern
the
China.
Branching off from the Pearl River, the East River serves as the water source for cities in the area, such as Hong Kong. Given that heavy metals from the untreated sewage system have been discharged directly into the river, the water quality has deteriorated significantly in recent years. Hence, OASIS has been designed as a place to monitor and maintain the standards of water resources, preventing the locals’ health from being compromised. The
core
which
of
fresh
OASIS water
features can
be
a
courtyard,
accessed,
through
allowing
the
water quality researchers to collect water samples, as
well
as
sourcing
water
for
their
daily
use.
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4. Oasis
SECTION AA
SECTION BB
SECTION CC
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PHYSICAL MODEL
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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4. Oasis
SOLAR PANEL SHINGLES ROOF SHINGLES WATERPROOF MEMBRANE AIR SPACE ROOF SHEATHING 36MM RIGID INSULATION 12MM OSB SHEATHING RADIANT BARRIER FIBRE BATT INSULATION 12MM GYPSUM BOARD
COVE LAP WOOD SIDING WATERPROOF MEMBRANE 26MM AIR SPACE 36MM CONTINUOUS RIGID FOAM INSULATION 12MM OSB SHEATHING FIBREBATT INSULATION IN 2”X6” WOOD STUDS 12MM GYPSUM BOARD
HARDWOOD FLOORING 200MM CONCRETE SLAB RIGID INSULATION IN 2”X4”WOOD STUDS 12MM OSB SHEATHING
DETAILED WALL SECTION
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DIRECT GAIN DURING WINTER MONTHS
OPTIMUM ANGLE FOR COLLECTION OF SUMMER SUN 8°
GREEN ROOF AND COLLECTION OF RAIN WATER
CONCRETE FLOOR FOR THERMAL STORAGE THERMAL MASS DIAGRAM (PASSIVE HEATING)
OPTIMUM ANGLE FOR COLLECTION OF WINTER SUN
38°
ROOF AND SUNLIGHT DIAGRAMS
1. SOLAR PANELS CONVERT SUNLIGHT/SOLAR ENERGY INTO DIRECT CURRENT
2. DIRECT CURRENT IS CONVERTED INTO AN ALTERNATING CURRENT VIA AN INVERTER
3. ELECTRICITY IS USED FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
BUILDING-INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAICS DIAGRAM
CROSS VENTILATION DIAGRAM
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4. Oasis
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RENDER: GROUND FLOOR
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librar y+ _ project details Project: Design Studio, Winter 2019 Program: Library Location: Toronto, Canada
Located
imminently
to
the
we st
of
downtown
Toronto, L ibrar y+ offers a convenient oppor tunit y for inhabitant s to take a step back from their bus y urban live s , immersing themselve s within the views of the nearby Sorauren Avenue Park , as well as the greener y on site. Embedded deep within the ground, L ibrar y+ house s a clear distinc tion bet ween enclosed versus open areas , allowing occupant s to experience the space as a discrete retreat or invigorating oasis as the y wish. De signed with a play space , L ibrar y+ provide s a welcoming hub, par ticularly for children in the area, to connec t , play and read.
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5. Library+
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
EXTERIOR RENDER
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MORE LIGHT
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
B1 FLOOR PLAN
B2 FLOOR PLAN
LESS LIGHT
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5. Library+
INTERIOR RENDER: BASEMENT
ISOMETRIC DRAWING
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DUNDAS ST. W
SOUTHEAST ELEVATION
LONGDITUDINAL SECTION (AA)
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Thank you for your time! I Hope to hear from you soon!
email_ phone_
lcncheng@uwaterloo.ca +1 647 323 1398
chengnadia.com