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Portfolio / 2018 / Issue 01
CONTENT Introduction & CV
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References
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Link Library
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Difa
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Volta
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ParaHouse
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Personal Works
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SILJA WALENIUS
SUMMARY OF SKILLS • Excellent communication skills developed through two summers as a camp counsellor • Flexible and adaptive working style • Significant experience with V-Ray and Adobe Software • Strong teamwork skills developed through experience working with small groups of staff • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
EDUCATION Hello! I am a second year architecture student at the University of Waterloo. I think architecture is a powerful way to unite communities, and encourage more environmentally sustainable practices in the world. I find the process of experimentation in the design of a space to be extremely engaging, and am not afraid to push boundaries and explore divergent and functional solutions to problems. Outside of architecture, I have been a photographer and designer for four years, and love skiing, biking, and filmmaking. I am currently training to run a half marathon in June 2019.
CONTACT ME
2017 - 2022
CANDIDATE FOR BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario September 2017 - present
2011 - 2017
SECONDARY University of Toronto Schools Toronto, Ontario
EMPLOYMENT
May - Aug 2018
BARISTA AT PILOT COFFEE ROASTERS • Worked closely with a small staff team • Improved situation de-escalation skills through customer interaction • Improved time management skills in fast paced situations
May - Aug 2018
AMBASSADOR AT DECIEM • Improved verbal communication skills • Improved public speaking skills • Improved communication between staff and management
Jun - Aug 2017 & 2016
COUNSELLOR AT CAMP WENONAH • Worked with large team of staff • Managed difficult situations • Maintained a positive, safe environment for campers and staff
siljawalenius@gmail.com (647) 382 5637 Toronto, Ontario, CA Skype: scwalenius
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INVOLVEMENT
Apr 2017
WATERLOO ARCHITECTURE OPEN HOUSE VOLUNTEER • Met and interacted with prospective students • Aided in acceptance interview organization
Sept 2015 Apr 2016
WRITER AND DIRECTOR OF SEARS PL AY • Improved leadership and teamwork skills • Improved writing ability • Competed in province wide theatre competition
ACHIEVEMENTS May 2018
DEAN’S HONOURS LIST WINTER 2018 University of Waterloo Ranked in the top ten percentile of architecture class
May 2018
EXCELLENT ACADEMIC STANDING University of Waterloo Maintained an excellent average throughout first year
May 2018
FEATURED PROJECT IN DESIGN AT RIVERSIDE University of Waterloo Selected as one of three student projects for year end exhibition
Apr 2017
PRESIDENTS SCHOL ARSHIP OF DISTINCTION University of Waterloo Maintained a 95% or above average
Jun 2017
WARREN PAGE MEMORIAL AWARD IN ART University of Toronto Schools Showed exemplary leadership and interest in arts initiatives
SKILLS
DIGITAL
MANUAL
GENERAL
Adobe Photoshop V-Ray Rhinoceros Adobe Illustrator Maxwell Render Adobe Indesign
Architectural Hand Drafting Architectural Model Making 3D Printing Laser Cutting Free Hand Sketching
Microsoft Office Photography Apple Software
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Michal Maciej Bartosik Adjunct Assistant Professor Faculty of Architecture University of Waterloo To Whom it may concern, I am writing in support of Silja Clare Walenius' portfolio submission. I am an adjunct course instructor at the University of Waterloo Architecture program. Silja is a former student of mine in both the first year introductory course to digital media as well as the first year design studio of which I was a faculty member. The goal of the digital media course is to introduce first year students to current design software, workflows, and representational techniques. The rigour of weekly digital assignments set about a natural yet often challenging chronology from basic to advanced methods of representation applied directly to the creative demands of studio. Silja was an exceptional student in her confidence and enthusiasm for learning new software, exploring workarounds as they arose, and sharing her new found knowledge with her peers. Silja's dedication to learning and innate ability to take risks beyond her digital skill level was exemplary in her countless iteration of renderings and digital drawings. Honing her craft over the course of the semester, she produced an accomplished final studio presentation bearing the hallmark of a student whose talent is only exceeded by her determination. I am confident that she will make a great member of any design team and will rise to, and above, any future challenges that she will be presented with. If you have any further questions regarding her candidacy feel free to call me directly: 416 294 7311
Best Regards,
Michal Maciej Bartosik
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LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario
LINK An inclusive space for learning and interaction Located in The Junction in Toronto, Ontario, the Link Library provides an accessible space for the many different demographics living in the area. A split-level plan allows each floor to be joined by ramps, making the library completely accessible to users with wheelchairs or strollers, and allows for sight lines through the entire building. This allows the children’s floor to be in direct and uninterrupted sight of the informal reading area, to allow parents to socialize and relax while still watching their children, and allowing the children to interact independently. The atrium is a multi-use, flexible space, with seating being provided at all times, and the ability to be converted into a space for neighbourhood meetings or speaking events.
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ADVISORS
Donald McKay
COURSE
Design Studio
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NIGHT RENDER
SITE PL AN
DESIGN PROCESS DIAGRAM
GROUND AND SECOND FLOOR PL AN
THIRD AND F OURTH FLOOR PL AN 12
FIFTH AND SIXTH FLOOR PL ANS
BASEMENT FLOOR PL AN 13
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LIBRARY SECTION 15
The atrium is stepped in order to allow for clear views during public meetings, and a more unique spatial experience. The shapes of the various atrium levels allow patrons to simultaneously interact with and view the curves of the library floors.
ATRIUM COLL AGE
GROUP STUDY ROOM CHILDREN’S AREA BOOK STACKS ENTRANCE/CAFE BASEMENT/ATRIUM
LOCATION Thingvellir National Park, Iceland Thingvellir National Park, Iceland LOCATION
DÍFA as a research the fissure the Dífa Dífa servesserves as a research stationstation for the for fissure betweenbetween the Eurasian Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, which and North American tectonic plates, which are moving apart atare a rate moving apart at a rate of two centimeters per year. The of two centimetres per year. The station is built of local materials, station and is built of local materials, and takes cues from Icelandic takes cues from Icelandic building techniques in order to be as carbon building techniques in order to be as carbon neutral as possible neutral as possible in both building operation and embodied energy. in both building operation and embodied energy. A stair leads A stair leads directly from the research into the water, directly from the research stationstation into the water, whichwhich allows allows easyscuba scubaaccess access for for researchers. researchers. Dífa designed for for a cold, easy Dífawas was designed a cold, usually overcast climate and uses solar, wind, and geothermal energy usually overcast climate and uses solar, wind, and geothermal energy power and heat it year-round. to power and to heat it year-round. IIn collaboration with Paulina Erchova
SUPERVISOR ADVISOR
Terri Meyer Boake
COURSE
1B Environmental Design
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1 - B E D ROO M 2 - LI VI N G A R E A 3 - WA S H ROO M
CO M PO S T I N G TO I LE T
E F F I C I E N T S H OWE R A ND SI NK
4 - U T I LI T I E S ROO M
H I G H E F F I C I E N C Y WA S HE R AND DRY E R
WAT E R PU R I F I E R
H I GH E F F I C I E N C Y WAT E R H E AT E R E N E RGY S TO R AG E U N I T H I GH E F F I C I E N C Y WAT E R PU M PS GR E Y WAT E R F I LT E R 5 - S C U BA E QU I PM E N T S TOR AG E ROOM 6 - K I TC H E N A N D D I N I N G A R E A 7 - WOR K A N D R E A S E A RC H A R E A 8 - A I R LO C K A N D S U N S PAC E 9 - S TA I R S D OWN TO F I S S U R E
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EAS T FACIN G SECTION
N ORTH FACIN G SECTION 21
SNOW MELTING WIRE EXTERIOR AIR FILM (R 0.17) 7mm EPDM RUBBER COATING WITH EMBEDDED GRAVEL (R 0.33) 7mm PROTECTIVE MAT BITUMENOUS DAMPPROOFING 250mm XPS INSULATION (R 49) 100mm XPS INSULATION (R 20) 160mm REINFORCED FLY ASH CONCRETE SLAB (R 0.9) INTERIOR AIR FILM (R 0.68) WIRE CEILING SUSPENSION CLIPS 50mm SUSPENDED WOODEN CEILING (R 2)
INTERIOR AIR FILM (R 0.68) 160mm REINFORCED FLY ASH CONCRETE SLAB (R 0.9) VAPOUR BARRIER 100mm XPS INSULATION (R 20) 150mm XPS INSULATION (R 30) 25mm AIR SPACE (R 0.85) 6 GAUGE CORRUGATED STEEL EXTERIOR AIR FILM (R 0.17)
TRIPLE PANE CASEMENT WINDOW ARGON FILLED, LOW-E COATED HYDROPHOBIC COATING ON EXTERIOR PANE
4mm CONCRETE FLOOR TILES GROUT GALVANIZED DIAMOND STEEL LATH RADIANT FLOOR HEATING TUBES 160mm REINFORCED CONCRETE (R 0.9) 100mm XPS INSULATION (R 20) 150mm XPS INSULATION (R 30) 120mm GRAVEL
SOLID CORE STEEL AND RUBBER ISOLATION LAYERS, EPOXIED TOGETHER SEISMIC FOUNDATION PRECAST CONCRETE PILE CAP WITH ISOLATION SYSTEM
EXTERIOR WALL SECTION
LOCATION
Zion National Park, Utah
VOLTA Entry for CISC Architecture student competition Volta allows people to experience the canyons of Zion National Park from a new perspective. Interspersed across the canyon are a series of steel lookout points attached to the canyon walls. These lookout points are accessible by means of a zipline, which crosses the canyon and allows visitors to experience the massive volume of the canyons from the air. The project also uses a railed “rollercoaster� zipline system to bring visitors closer to the cliff walls, and create a more unique path of motion through the park. The hangers and platform are both cantilevered off the wall, which protects against the danger of falling rocks.
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ADVISORS
Terri Meyer Boake, Michal Bartosik
COURSE
1B Building Construction
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PL ATF ORM AXON OMETRIC
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HAN GER AXON OMETRIC
PL ATF ORM PL AN
HOLLOW STEEL X SHAPED BOLTING MEMBER HOLLOW STEEL SECTION SHAPED TO FOLLOW CURVE WIDE FLANGE SECTIONS BOLTED TO HSS 800mm GAP TO PROTECT AGAINST FALLING ROCKS
HAN GER PL AN 1m
3m
5m
HAN GER SIDE ELEVATION 27
E XPLO D E D S TRUCTURA L A XON OMET RIC
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C A B L E A N D P I N TO FR A M E
PL ATF ORM TO ROC K A N C H O R D E TA I L
WI D E FL A N G E S E C T I ON CO N N E C T I ON
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LOCATION
Cambridge, Ontario
PARAHOUSE Featured project in Design at Riverside exhibition. The goal of this project was to design a home on a “junk� plot of land in Galt, Ontario, which could be inhabited by a wide variety of people. The plot sits on a drainage path, has a two-meter overall change in grade, and is neighboured on the west side by a parking lot and abandoned factory. In designing the home, steel flanges are used to elevate it in order to avoid disrupting the natural drainage, and allow for installation on a variety of grades. The Para House is completely wheelchair accessible, which makes it comfortable for those with disabilities or elderly inhabitants. In collaboration with Aurora Chi, Paulina Erchova, and Garrett McGill
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ADVISORS
Donald McKay
COURSE
Design Studio
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PL AN 32
EAS T ELEVATION
WES T ELEVATION
The house is accessed from the sidewalk by a sloping glass bridge, which provides a sense of privacy to the occupants. A relatively straight path of motion was maintained from the bridge to the back of the house, in order to make it easier for occupants in wheelchairs to move around. The linear path was also used to designate a private area for each occupant by separating personal bedrooms on either side of the house.
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EXPLODED S TRUCTURAL AXO 34
FRONT ELEVATION
SECTION A - A
SECTION B-B 35
SECTION C-C
LOCATION
Thingvellir National Park, Iceland
PERSONAL WORKS The following is a collection of art, photography, and architectural models completed over a two year period. The pieces use a range of materials and techniques in order to explore the roles that light, composition, and physical form play in visual expression.
DĂfa serves as a research station for the fissure between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, which are moving apart at a rate of two centimeters per year. The station is built of local materials, and takes cues from Icelandic building techniques in order to be as carbon neutral as possible in both building operation and embodied energy. A stair leads directly from the research station into the water, which allows easy scuba access for researchers. DĂfa was designed for a cold, usually overcast climate and uses solar, wind, and geothermal energy to power and heat it year-round.
SUPERVISOR
Handmade Arc hit ectural Model. Museum Board and Wood.
Digit al Pho t ograph. Chandos Lake, Ont ar io.
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Digit al Pho t ograph. N ew Yor k City. 41
Thank you for your time.
SILJA WALENIUS 647 382 5637 silja walenius@gmail.com