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2024 PORTFOLIO

SELECTED WORKS

architecture . design

ARCHITECTURE SELECTED WORKS 2018/2024

1. THE INTERTWINED PAGE 4

6. THE MATRIX PAGE 48

2. SEEDBANK at KAYANASE

3. THE BAZAAR PAGE 30

4. THE BLACK CREEK ARCADE

PAGE 38 PAGE 22

5. CIRCULUS NEXUS PAGE 44

7. CANOE EXHIBITION

8. AI Developments PAGE 54

PAGE 60

1 The Intertwined Circular Library

2023 Winter

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Duration: 12 Weeks

Group Academic Project

Instructor: Francesco Martire

This project emphasizes a circular design approach that revolves around a cycle of construction and deconstruction.

“Intertwined” reconceptualizes the ground as a transformative element by integrating green infrastructure into an industrial urban fabric.

Through life cycle sustainability, adaptability, and efficiency, the design creates a dynamic spatial connection between the street and the central canal.

The ground plays a pivotal role as a bridge between the project’s western side and the canal, shaping and connecting various programs. It functions as a receptor for public space and landscape, characterized by its transformable, performative, active, and productive qualities.

The initial model sketches for ‘Intertwined’ explore various ground configurations, investigating alternative approaches to form, texture, and spatial relationships.

The project explored ground as a transformative element using it as a key design driver.

Section drawing served the starting point, guiding the development of the form, material selection, contextual integration and open spaces.

The design process was iterative, involving physical sketch models and sectional studies with a focus on harmonizing the built environment with the natural landscape.

The project incorporates a courtyard that significantly enhances passive cooling and thermal efficiency through the strategic use of materiality and form.

3D-printed model showcasing the structural details of ‘Intertwined’.

Perforated panels crafted from recycled aluminum form a dynamic façade, striking a balance between transparency and privacy while optimizing ventilation and light diffusion.

Birch trees, native to the project’s environment, are seamlessly integrated into the built landscape, their distinctive white trunks providing a striking natural contrast to the architectural composition.

Diagrammatic section highlights spatial organization, zoning, and programmatic relationships

Approximately 1,100 solar PV panels were needed based on analysis. The roof could support 1,350 panels allowing extra space for a green roof.

The auditorium, elevated by timber and steel trusses, offers a spacious interior and expansive views of the canal at the rear.

relationships within the circular library.

First Floor Plan

Assemblies

Building Science Assignment 04

Spandral Glass Panel

Perforated steel Clad Soffit

Green roof on CLT Deck

Drawing Description Width

200mm Metal Framing

46mm Spandral Glass white coated

200mm Rigid Insulation (x2 Sheets)

2mm Air and Moisture Barrier

200mm Fire Protection Caulk

300mm CLT Wall

150 mm Corrugated Recycled Perforated Aluminum Sheet (white coated)

750mm Air gap

10mm Reclaimed Stainless Steel Sheet (Painted White)

2mm Air and Moisture Barrier

100mm Rigid Insulation (x2 Sheets)

200mm CLT Wall

40mm Air Gap (Provision for Electrical Coduits and other services)

40mm Finish Board ( white painted Gypsum board Interior wall)

Vegetation (Growing 800 mm (max.) - 200 mm (Min))

2mm Filter Fabric

50mm Drainage layer

2mm Air Moisture Barrrier

100mm continous rigid Insulation (x2 Sheets)

50mm Roof Membrane

200mm CLT Slab (Exposed from bottom of the ceiling

800mm Mass Timber Roof Beam

Snowfall in Intertwined’s Courtyard

Library Interior with Courtyard: Embracing Natural Light and Showcasing CLT Architecture

4 Seedbank at Kayanase

2022 Winter Location: Caledonia, ON

Duration: 7 Weeks

Individual Academic Project Instructor: Adrian Phiffer

The Seedbank at Kayanase is a Haudenosaunee institution dedicated to the conservation of plant genetic diversity for the future genearations.

The designated building serves as a place where traditional Indigenous knowledge intersects with Western science, and community engagement is promoted and facilitated through educational programs.

Two Parts

Elevated greenhouse featuring a truss structure, dedicated to preserving seeds for future generations.

The elevation addresses flood vulnerability in the area and symbolizes the resilience and cultural heritage of the indigenous community. The greenhouse is strategically positioned to be visible from the nearby highway, serving as a prominent landmark.

The elevated greenhouse is designed with a truss structure to preserve seeds for future generations.

Its raised elevation addresses local flood risks while symbolizing the resilience and cultural heritage of the indigenous community.

Positioned to be visible from the nearby highway the greenhouse stands as a prominent representation of Longhouses rooted in Haudenosaunee culture.

2 The Bazaar

2024 Winter

Location: Shiraz

Duration: 12 Weeks

Academic Thesis Project

Instructor: Jeannie Kim

Historically, bazaars have played a pivotal role in shaping numerous cities, serving not only as centers for economic activity but also social and cultural exchange.

Originating from the tenth century, these complexes incorporated various programs such as educational institutions, bathhouse, worship places, caravanserais, and manufacturing. Moving beyond the Orientalist perspective, this research examined bazaars as urban spines that precipitated the development of cities along the Silk Road, including Shiraz, Isfahan, and Tabriz.

Sited specifically at the Bazaar Vakil in Shiraz this reasearch posits that the adaptable and resilient architecture of the Bazaar has allowed this locally specific typology to adjust to various shifts in geopolitics and ideology while maintaining its indispensable role in urban life.

In the early 19th century, a section of the bazaar underwent demolition to facilitate urban development and the expansion of transportation infrastructure.

Tensile structure was developed using Grasshopper and Rhino.

A tensile canopy joins the demolished sections of the Bazaar, providing a semi-covered space

space that connects the North and South entrances.

3 THE BLACK CREEK ARCADE

2022 Fall Duration: 8 Weeks

Group Academic Project

Instructor: Drew Adams

The affordable housing crisis is a widespread global issue caused by rising property prices, income inequality, urbanization, and a lack of housing supply

Low and middle-income households struggle to find affordable options, with the problem worsened by climate change, natural disasters, and population growth

Addressing these concerns requires coordinated global efforts through government policies, urban planning, and public-private partnerships to create sustainable, equitable housing solutions. The interconnected nature of housing markets means the crisis extends beyond national borders, calling for international cooperation and comprehensive approaches.

|Cut for Views

|Lot

|Sloped for Light

|Sloped for Views

|Flood Mitigation

|Circulation

Siteplan

5 Circulus Nexus

2021 Fall Location: Abstract Duration: 2 Weeks

Individual Academic Project Instructor: Fiona Lim Tung

The aim of this project was to create a seamless and intuitive circulation system by leveraging the building’s geometric form.

Certain levels required primary stair access, while others were connected through secondary meaning of connection.

6 The Matrix

2021 Fall

Location: Everytown, US

Duration: 4 Weeks

Individual Academic Project Instructor: Fiona Lim Tung

The Matrix envisions a collective architectural space that harmoniously integrates circulation, form, and programmatic requirements.

The design aims to address the relationship between two heritage buildings by creating a unified central lobby to facilitate cohesion between art and architecture schools.

The project emphasizes the need for strategic circulation through the use of connecting staircases, ramps, and multi-level meeting spaces.

Extrude Grid

Carve

Stairs

Insert

Biophilic design elements and attention to tectonic assemblies reinforce the relationship between interior and exterior zones.

The Matrix incorporates a flexible gathering space that functions as a light-filled, well-ventilated atrium, which adapts to diverse needs such as events, receptions, and informal gatherings.

Outdoor programs like forecourt, roof garden and backyard are designed to provide a universal design accessibility, seating, and visual continuity with the building’s overall composition.

The Matrix highlights the importance of spatial connectivity, collective circulation and the interplay between architecture, site and context.

7 Canoe Exhibition

2022 Winter

Duration: 4 Weeks

Individual Academic Project

Instructor: Adrian Phiffer

This project aims to design an exhibition room for the Birch Bark Canoe The exhibition is intended to evoke the atmosphere experienced by the Indigenous peoples who first explored the grid of lakes, rivers, and streams in the Eastern Woodlands Region.

The most significant aspects of the canoe are its organic nature and purity. The materials used to construct the canoe are locally sourced and can be found throughout North America.

A detailed 1:10 scale model of the canoe was developed, showcasing its architecture and materiality.

This exhibition involved an in-depth exploration of the Birch Bark Canoe, facilitated through collaboration with peers, instructors, and cultural experts at the Woodland Cultural Centre.

The research focused on uncovering the canoe’s cultural and historical significance from its origins in the Creation and Thanksgiving Story to its functional use while examining its place within broader material cultures.

This design aimed to enhance the narrative and visitor experience, creating a cohesive and immersive presentation that honors the artifact’s story and context.

8 AI Conceptual Developments

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the architectural field by enabling rapid conceptualization, advanced simulations, and precise design optimization.

AI-powered tools facilitate the creation of innovative forms, efficient spatial layouts, and sustainable solutions, all within significantly reduced timeframes. From generating parametric designs to automating complex calculations, AI enhances both creativity and technical accuracy.

Its ability to analyze environmental data and predict performance outcomes allows architects to develop smarter, more responsive designs. This section of my portfolio showcases AI-driven architectural projects, reflecting how technology can redefine design processes and push the boundaries of architectural expression.