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Table of Contents Curriculum vitae Honne Church The Core Urbs house Viewing room Ahh...ffect Oasis Additional works
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Hello!
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In the summer of 2016, I was walking along a river in Fuzhou, China, when I stumbled upon a lively parkette where people who had never met before were dancing together. A year later, I found myself sitting in an outdoor coffee shop in Vietnam, watching a soccer game with 30 other people and cheering on the same team. My favourite memories are those where I feel connected to the community around me. I believe that architecture plays an important role in how people engage with each other. I’m excited to explore this idea, and to learn from the people I meet. This portfolio is a collection of my works so far as a second year architecture student.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EXPERIENCE Jan - April 2019
NBBJ, New York
2016 2017
Volunteer Toronto
CONTACT ME phone
(416)735-9895
r244chen@edu.uwaterloo.ca
address
Toronto, Canada
EDUCATION
Architectural Intern Physical Modelling for Client Meetings Preparation of client presentations and marketing materials Creating revit plans (construction, rcp, dimension, room tagging, partition types) during the design development phase Preparing furniture specs
Graphic Designer, Youth Auditor Designed a photobooth backdrop for the Youth Expo Volunteer fair with illustrator to increase social media postings and traffic Designed biweekly facebook banners and instagram posts using photoshop and illustrator to advertising volunteer opportunities
ACHIEVEMENTS
University of Waterloo School of Architecture Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours Co-op
2013 2017
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
TOPS Program, Enriched math, science and english
SKILLS
Analog
Revit Rhinocerous 3D SketchUp V-ray for Rhino Maxwell for Rhino AutoCAD Grasshopper Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Lightroom Microsoft Office Suite
Laser Cutting Hand Drafting CNC Milling 3D Printing Physical Modelling
English Mandarin
CISC Architecture Student Design Competition Finalist Top 10
17-2018
Excellent Academic Standing 1A, 1B, 2A
05.2017
McPhie Family Architecture Award
05.2017
President’s Scholarship of Distinction
Average of 80%+
Awarded to an outstanding student entering their first year of architectural studeis
95+ average
Software
Languages
07.2018
04.2017
DECA ICDC Top 20
02.2017
DECA Regionals & Provincials 1st place
04.2013
Toronto Science Fair Gold
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2017 present
Placed top 10 in exam at the international level
Top 10 exam and roleplay
Achieved gold for a study on gene silencing
Interests Graphic Design Photography Painting Cross Country Running Guitar/Piano/ Singing
LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT 2018 present
BRIDGE
Events Coordinator, Published Author Co-organized a community photography exhibition Published articles on the waterloo architecture website
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Honne Church
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In Japan, there is a saying. Where there is light, there is also darkness. In Japanese society, there is immense pressure to follow society’s expectations. Aft er this post-war era, this led to the rise of the terms, “honne and tatemae” which describe the contrast between what one is truly feeling, and what they can display in public. The Honne Church is a place of relief for where people can escape societal expectations. The concealed confession room and dark church make for an anonymous entry into the space. One can speak of their shame or guilt, without being judged. The church is divided into two parts. One side is light, made of delicate wooden screens that slowly masks and reveal light. The other is built of heavy concrete that has the power to intercept and redirect light.
01 Project: Function of Cinematic Affect Supervised by Derrick Revington
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1:100 Physical Model
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Bible Study Confession room
Nave Connection to Site
Circulation Diagram
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Exterior Render
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Confess
Converge
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Descent with blind faith
Finding the light
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1:100 Physical Model
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The Core
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Community Hub
Located at Annette St. and Dundas St. West, on the edge of the Junction in Toronto, the CORE is a community space for emerging artists, craftsmen and chefs. The shed-like structure and appearance echoes the neighbourhood’s industrial past while emanating the neighbourhood’s shift towards the arts through its vibrant choice of colours. As the nature of work shifts towards self-employment and flexible jobs, community hubs such as the CORE provide a social realm so that people are not working in isolation.
02 Project: 1B Design Studio Final Location: Toronto, Canada Supervised by Donald McKay
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GROUND FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
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3RD FLOOR
4TH FLOOR
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CORES These cores create varying levels of privacy designed to fit differing programs. The first floor is divided by columns, creating an open coworking space. On the second floor, the cores create enclosed rooms that serve as speciality workshops surrounded by open pathways. The third floor is an open plan community kitchen that is isolated due to its distance from the first floor. PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE SEMI-PUBLIC
HEIGHT
PRIVATE
WALLS
PUBLIC
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DIVISION BY
COLUMNS
street
plaza
raised
pathways
a passing space, does not discriminate as everyone is allowed to be there
a place to dwell and socialize, great for large social event.
plaza can serve as a collaborative space that sits below workshops, fusing the two together
pathways can serve as general workspaces open to everyone, that connect the more private workshops.
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URBS House
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Temporary Housing
urbs house is dwelling that provides temporary shelter for two unrelated people that heavily considers the prefabrication process. Although temporary shelters can seem uninviting, the urbs house is defined by a lightwell that illuminates the space and adds privacy to the second level bedrooms. It simultaneously creates an outdoor space on the first floor that can be extended to the entire floor when the doors are opened.
03 Project: 1B Design Studio Final Location: Cambridge, Canada Supervised by Donald McKay In collaboration with Byron Cai, Ryan Fanseda and Chris Qiu
FEATURED IN “A YEAR IN REVIEW� EXHIBIT
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECTION A-A
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2ND FLOOR PLAN
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SECTION B-B
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KING SPAN PANEL TO FRAME DETAIL
1:20 MUSEUM BOARD & BASSWOOD MODEL
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LIVING ROOM
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Viewing Room
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Off-grid Guest House
This a-frame lodge accomodates travellers visiting Reykjavik, Iceland who want to enjoy the serenity of the environment. It comes equipped with movable pods that can be driven around the site to enjoy splendid views. The lodge is clad with solar panels and phase change material panels. It also uses solar powered radiant heating to reduce it’s heating load. In addition to preserving energy, the project aims to reduce it’s water use by implenting a rainwater and greywater system.
04 Project: Iceland Northern Lights Room Competition Location: Reykjavik, Iceland In collaboration with Tomoki Kaneko
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SITE CONSIDERATIONS Situated near natural reserve Solar panels on entire south facade Integrated rainwater collection system on roof Windows on north facade for the view of the northern lights
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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2ND FLOOR PLAN
ELECTRICITY & WATER SYSTEMS
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WALL SECTION DETAIL
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MOVABLE PODS
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KITCHEN & DINING ROOM
VIEWING ROOM
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SECTION PERSPECTIVE COLLAGE
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Ahh...ffect.
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Decadimento emerged from an abandoned empire. Once, we lived in its gleaming, pristine walls in perfect uniformity. Our landscape was highly curated, our ideology was absolute. Our people could not sustain this impeccable existence; we craved a deeper and more meaningful way of living. So we turned away in search for depth. We descended from the surface. Here, in these winding tunnels, we dug for ourselves spaces for expression. Caverns and tunnels emerged that reflected new ways of interaction previously unexperienced. We found vast caves of contemplation, narrow tunnels of anticipation, intimate coves of affection. We continue to dig to find organic ways of habitation, of life run on our own terms. The decaying capital is a fragmented memory in the minds of our people. We are told not to look back. The network of tunnels that descended from our once grandiose capital are extensive because we are constantly questioning and revising. Living in this constant duality, we are foreign to the thought of settling. It won’t be long before we uproot once more.
05 Project: Function of Cinematic Affect Supervised by Derrick Revington In collaboration with Nicole Chen, Danielle Grabke, Tomoki Kaneko, Chris Qiu
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Material Studies
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In the mood for love | Karwai The soft orange light is reminiscent of hazy afternoons. Mirrors, screens, and rotating pans create a sense of secrecy and timelessness.
Dreams | Kurosawa
Goodfellas | Scorcese
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Smoky light ripples across the trees as rain trickles through the sky, creating a weightless, dream-like sensation. The trees loom above the boy.
The characters travel through a series of narrow corridors, creating anticipation at every turn. Finally, the space opens into a grand part, signifying that they have arrived.
Dissecting architectural ideas from film clips
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In the Mood for Love - Playing with ripped aluminum foil and wooden slats
Dreams - Wire mesh and wooden dowels to cast tall looming shadows
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Goodfellas - Plaster casting to create sharp lights
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Vignette - Looking into Dreams
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Close-ups
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Final Heterotopia Model
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Oasis
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Steel Bridge
Oasis is a semi-submerged platform and staircase where passing travellers can cool down by dipping their feet in the water or going for a swim. It is suspended between the marble rocks along the Narmada River which connects several villages in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. Now, people can safely climb down the dangerous cliffs and cool down in what was an inaccessible gorge. Amidst the sweltering heat and irritation, people can find relief from the heat and in that shared sensation, connect with those around them.
06 Project: CISC Steel Competition Location: Madya Pradesh, India Supervised by Terri Boake In collaboration with Tomoki Kaneko
Finalist in the CISC Steel Competition
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MADHYA PRADESH
N ARMA DA R
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GWARI village of 524 people
BHEDA GHAT town with 1,879 people.
DUDWARA village of 1,027 people
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STEEL DETAILS
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VANCOUVER MONTREAL TORONTO
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Photography This April, I co-organized a photography exhibition that discussed the idea of ‘home’. As we explore new places, we begin to consider home not as a physical place but as a sense of belonging. These are snapshots from my travels where I explored the culture of different cities and how that impacts the people.
FINDING HOME Toronto | Montreal | Vancouver | Chicago | New York City | Tokyo | Hoi An
MONTREAL CHICAGO
VIETNAM
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TOKYO
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Artwork
Fuzhou, Pen drawing, 2017
A Hurry!, Acrylic, 2017
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Self-talks, Collage, 2017
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Let’s talk soon,
r244chen@edu.uwaterloo.ca (416)735-9895