Marc Roel Calosa | 2025 Selected Works | V4 | University of Waterloo school of Architecture
Marc Roel Calosa
Hello, I am Roel!
I am currently a 3rd year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture.
As society continues to develop, I believe that architecture can be a tool to transform humanity with inventive design and constant adaptation. I love to challenge myself and strive to assist with projects that prioritize the wellbeing of humans and their built environment.
Aside from architecture, I enjoy painting, fashion, traveling, and film. In all areas of interest, I love to experiment, focus on the details, and learn about foreign concepts.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Experience
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
REHOUSING | Toronto, ON
| MAY 2024-AUGUST 2024
•Produced “pre-approved” floorplans of newbuild multiplexes using programs such as Rhinoceros and Illustrator to ensure that drawings which abide by the OBC were readily accessible on ReHousing’s website.
•Developed axonometric drawings of a typical Toronto metroburb containing 6 variations of the newbuild multiplexes to contextualize the floorplans and provide graphics for the Rehousing platform.
•Conducted studies on Toronto’s residential zones to assist with the development of ReHousing’s floorplan matrix.
ARCHITECTURE INTERN | SEPTEMBER 2023-DECEMBER 2023
MJMA | Toronto, ON
•Produced quality renders and sheets for projects in SD, CD, and DD phase using Revit, Rhinoceros, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to ensure that client package deliverables were met on time.
•Assisted with the production of public engagement panels and material boards for a community center to ensure that the client and general public were satisfied with the firm’s design proposal.
•Led two internal info sessions on how to use Enscape inside of Revit to ensure that the team would have an efficient workflow when rendering images, applying materials, and applying assets.
ARCHITECTURE STUDENT | JANUARY 2023-APRIL 2023
DIALOG | Edmonton, AB
•Coordinated the assembly of client packages amongst the Render, Interior Design, Landscaping, and Architectural Design team to ensure that all deliverables were fulfilled before deadlines
•Developed coherent drawing sets using Revit, Rhinoceros, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to refine early project ideas
•Assisted with the promotion of company events by setting up voting polls, pinups, and emails to ensure that the Edmonton studio was engaged
Skills Education
DIGITAL
Proficient in Enscape, Rhinoceros, Illustator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Working Knowledge of Autocad , Revit, and Microsoft Office Beginner in Grasshopper, SolidEdge, Twinmotion, and Vray
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
Cambridge, ON | September 2021- Present Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Co-op Program
ANALOG LANGUAGES
ST. JOSEPH SECONDARY
Proficient in Hand Drafting, Photography, 3D Printing Laser Cutting, and Model Making
English (Fluent), French (Intermediate)
Distinctions
• “3 to 1, Go!” featured at University of Waterloo’s Project Review Exhibition (2023)
• Deans Honours List (2023)
• Excellent Academic Standing (2022-Present)
• President’s Scholarship (2021)
• Honour Roll + Ontario Scholar Award (2018-2021)
Mississauga, ON | September 2017-June 2021 Secondary School Diploma
• Subject Achievement Awards: Visual Arts (2021), Philosophy (2021) Civics (2019), Religious Education (2019), & Geography (2018)
• 2nd Place for Concours d’Art Oratoire: Placed 2nd at an annual French speaking competition for Dufferin-Peel Catholic Secondary Schools (2019)
June 16th, 2023
June 16th, 2023
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to provide my recommendation for Marc Roel Calosa, to his next student work term positions at your firm/studio I had the pleasure of working closely with Marc Roel during his tenure at DIALOG between January to April 2023. I can confidently attest to his skills, dedication, and ability to grow in a role focused on supporting our architectural team
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to provide my recommendation for Marc Roel Calosa, to his next student work term positions at your firm/studio I had the pleasure of working closely with Marc Roel during his tenure at DIALOG between January to April 2023. I can confidently attest to his skills, dedication, and ability to grow in a role focused on supporting our architectural team
Marc Roel worked on several Alberta based projects encompassing a variety of complex light industrial, healthcare, multi-unit residential buildings, as well as mixed use commercial and office projects The most significant project he supported while working with me would be the Coronation/Mayfield Eco Station study He was invaluable to help craft the report and refine many of the design iterations developed for the study.
Marc Roel worked on several Alberta based projects encompassing a variety of complex light industrial, healthcare, multi-unit residential buildings, as well as mixed use commercial and office projects. The most significant project he supported while working with me would be the Coronation/Mayfield Eco Station study He was invaluable to help craft the report and refine many of the design iterations developed for the study.
More broadly within our studio, his responsibilities included developing schematic design, assisting with the creation of design packages for clients and creating working drawings using software that include Rhinoceros 7, Revit, and Illustrator Additional to the project work, Marc Roel actively engaged in our Edmonton DIALOG studio by promoting office events and actively participating at our internal design pinups He also contributed significantly to the development of DIALOG’s 3D printing guideline, as well as helping operate our 3D printers
More broadly within our studio, his responsibilities included developing schematic design, assisting with the creation of design packages for clients and creating working drawings using software that include Rhinoceros 7, Revit, and Illustrator Additional to the project work, Marc Roel actively engaged in our Edmonton DIALOG studio by promoting office events and actively participating at our internal design pinups He also contributed significantly to the development of DIALOG’s 3D printing guideline, as well as helping operate our 3D printers
During my time working with Marc Roel, he demonstrated his strong capacity to work independently, managing his own time well and performed under pressure while sorting through multiple deadlines He was a meticulous note taker which helped him always deliver on his responsibilities, and he consistently held a willingness to assist all members of our architectural design team. His contributions to the studio have been invaluable, and he has proven himself while maintaining a positive attitude throughout his time in our studio
During my time working with Marc Roel, he demonstrated his strong capacity to work independently, managing his own time well and performed under pressure while sorting through multiple deadlines. He was a meticulous note taker which helped him always deliver on his responsibilities, and he consistently held a willingness to assist all members of our architectural design team His contributions to the studio have been invaluable, and he has proven himself while maintaining a positive attitude throughout his time in our studio.
In conclusion, Marc Roel was a task-oriented individual who excelled at his work supporting our team. He is an adaptive, communicative, and curious individual who demonstrated much growth while at DIALOG. These qualities make it easy for me to recommend him for future co-op terms, as he will continue to excel during his architectural education
Regards,
In conclusion, Marc Roel was a task-oriented individual who excelled at his work supporting our team. He is an adaptive, communicative, and curious individual who demonstrated much growth while at DIALOG. These qualities make it easy for me to recommend him for future co-op terms, as he will continue to excel during his architectural education
Regards,
Patrick Lefebvre
Patrick Lefebvre
Intern Architect AAA DIALOG
January 12, 2024
Re: Reference for Roel Calosa
To Whom it May Concern,
Our office welcomed Roel as an intern for four months in the fall of 2023.
We had the pleasure of working together on the Parliament Slip Reactivation Barge Pool project. Using a variety of programs, including AutoCad which was new to him, Roel produced drawings, 3d images and graphics while working with tight turn around times. He was able to coordinate tasks efficiently while juggling multiple projects and deadlines. His approach was positive and proactive, making him easy to manage.
While assisting the Marketing Department with a public engagement campaign, Roel displayed excellent collaboration skills and was responsive to direction and feedback. Roel took initiative and ownership over the assigned task and the resulting graphics were clear and well-received.
On Glenmore, Roel continued to demonstrate his ability to quickly produce graphic materials and diagrams for the project team. The project architect was impressed by Roel’s commitment to acquiring new skills and ability to learn Revit.
Roel took it upon himself to lead a few of our lunch time learning sessions, sharing his skills with the office on Enscape materials and documenting his session on Miro.
Roel’s would make a great asset to any office and MJMA would happily welcome him back if the opportunity presents itself.
Sincerely,
Krista Clark, OAA, MRAIC Senior Associate MJMA
[Co]riddors
Urban Planning
Location: HespelerCambridge, ON
Completed: April 2024
Collaborators: Will G, Jin H, Leif L.
Supervisor:
Adrian Blackwell & David Fortin
The revitalization of Hespeler’s train tracks for a proposed GO rail line has sparked demand for developing nearby underutilized land. Four lots of former industrial land have been designated for a traditional neighborhood, commercial zone, & industrial market hub.
[Co]riddors is the mixed-use zone of Hespeler’s development, offering spaces on ground floors for education, food production, family support, & economic production. Above these amenities, 524 housing units for singles, seniors, students, & low-income families are provided with traditional & cooperative living models,. At an Urban scale, paths, destinations, & areas of lingering defined the organization of the lot. At a residential scale, the corridor’s potential to facilitate social cohesion among varying users defined the design of domestic space. [Co]riddors looks to foster social ecology by challenging the idea of a traditional corridor.
Longitudinal Site Section
IN THE CASE OF BUILDING SOCIAL ECOLOGY, HOW CAN WE RETHINK THE CORRIDOR?
How can Corridors across scales generate social cohesion?
How can circulation at the residential scale be designed to facilitate encounters and to connect various users?
Residing next to the Prince Edward Viaduct, a bridge that once held the second-highest number of suicide jumps in North America, and within the commercial zone of Danforth Ave, which faced many business closures and layoffs
post-COVID, this library aims to respond to the area’s psychological and economic needs.
Formerly occupied by a Pizza Pizza, Haven 85 provides a cafe on the first floor, therapy office and traditional library on the 2nd Floor, and a community greenhouse on the 3rd floor. Through biophilic architecture, the library seeks to better the mental health of visitors with elaborate openings that frame areas lush with vegetation and scattered planters for workers to grow tea and Mediterranean herbs for the cafe. To alleviate visual tension sharp corners that tend to create, most pieces of furniture, wall corners, windows, doors and openings have been curved or rounded off, giving the library its unique appearance.
Washrooms
Cafe’s Walkway
Elevator
Green Roof Terrace
Green House
Herb Greenhouse
Mediterranean Herb
a.
350mm Upper Substrate
250mm Lower Substrate
Filter Cloth
Drainage Plate
Waterproofing
Rigid Insulation (Fastened)
Structural Concrete
b.
90mm Brick Veneer
27mm Air Space
Rigid Insulation fastened with tie
Vapor barrier
Grout Filled Concrete Block with Steel
Reinforcing @core
Treated Plywood
Metal Counter Flashing
Concrete Planter Box
Waterproof Membrane
Geo-textile Fabric
Sandy Soil Mix atop Clean Sand
2x4” Wood Plank Facade
c.
Pea Gravel Ballast
3 Layers of Inter Piles (Tar Laying)
Perlite Cover Board
Steel Deck
Waterproofing
Rigid Insulation (Fastened)
Structural Concrete
Batt Insulation (Wood Framed) with intersecting steel beam
Gypsum Board
Vantage Points of Healing
Location: French River Provincial Park, ON
Completed: August 2023
Supervisors: Scott Sorli
Bereavement Camp
Bereavement camps are healing retreats which offer emotional support and therapeutic activities to those who have lost a loved one. These instituitons are funded by sponsors, covering costs for counseling, living accommodations, and camp activities, enabling participants to heal without financial stress.
Nestled at Pine Cove by the French River, Vantage Points of Healing offers a twoweek summer camp for 54 youths who have recently lost a loved one. The camp combines traditional camping activities with tools to help them collectively cope with loss. Staff reside in the reception building or dining hall, while campers stay in bunkies across the cove, grouped by age. Ameneties and programmed activities for the campers are provided at the counseling building and main lodge. The design of buildings and landscape aims to foster moments of privacy, interaction, and engagement through decked patios, pathways, and elevational changes of buildings.
Vantage Points of Healing
Bereavement Camp Site Plan
Dividing Land
Using the ravine to split staff based programming and camper based programming
4 Key Buildings Bunkie Arrangement
Placing the Dining Hall and Reception west, and the Main Lodge and Counseling Lodge east while maintaining relevant sightlines
Arranging demographic-based bunkies based on their middle ground need for proximity or counseling
Path of Destination Path of Journey Moments of Pause
Establishing decking that connects all amenity spaces with the bunkies while looping the path to create outdoor gathering spaces.
Creating peripheral decking for a path of leisurely strolling and contemplation
Establishing tiered deck platforms in primarily isolated areas along the ‘Path of Journey’ to rest, sit, and reflect
Children’s Bunkie Section
Bunkie Ground Plan
Bunkie 2nd Floor Plan
1. Bunkie Washrooms 4. Entrance
2. Bunkie Bedrooms 5. Living Space
3. Sink Space 6. Back Patio
7. Interior Balcony
Vantage Points of Healing
8. Gathering Space 9. Staff Desk
Counseling Room
Public Washroom
Sitting Area
Counseling Sitting Area
Vantage Points of Healing
13. Kayak Storage
Outdoor Ceramic Space
15. Ceramic Studio
16. Change Room
17. Public Bathroom
18. Glaze Room
19. Kiln Room
20. Snack Kitchen
21. Pantry
22. Ceramic Studio Storage
23. Staff Desk 24. Gym Space 25. Social Stairs
Craft Space
Front Deck
Meeting Space
Children’s Library
General Library
Lounge
Private Meeting Space
Main Lodge Section
3 to 1, Go!
Affordable Housing
Location: 55 Kerr St. Cambridge, ON
Completed: December 2022
Collaborators: Jenny H.
Supervisor: Adrian Blackwell
*Featured at University of Waterloo’s Project Review exhibition (2023)
3 to 1, Go! is an affordable housing project looking to unify, accommodate, and house 3 target demographics in a 6-storey red brick building. Students, Multi-Generational families, and the Houseless are the demographics that this project is curated to.
The building provides a variety of social spaces on the ground floor by reflecting the needs of its residents. It engages with the existing residential community by funneling locals into a central courtyard. The residential floors split off into 3 separate wings to house each particular demographic, with each wing of the building having a balance of private and shared spaces both inside and outside. Every unit is modularly constructed to allow for a quick and affordable construction process. With all of these factors, 3 to 1, Go! strives to dismantle housing alienation through the unification and accommodation of our 3 target demographics
55 Kerr St exists as an abandoned infill lot
2 luxury highrise condominiums were proposed by developers
Low-Income Family Mapping
Highways
Covid-19 reaches Canada and decreases cambridge’s student housing Industrial Area
A public conference regarding the proposal is held
The proposal is revised following criticism
Houseless encampents which have once occupied the site are relocated
