TOMOKI KANEKO ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SAMPLE WORKS 2018
Hi, Im Tomoki! The following is a sample of some of my best work to date. I am always driven to take initiative and try new things. I believe in the interdisciplinary nature of architecture so I approach every new project with a creative spirit and hands on problem solving approach.
ACADEMICS Current University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Architecture, faculty of engineering Member of Waterloo Architecture Student Assosiation
2017 Sentinel Secondary School Academic Honour roll, GPA 3.8 Advanced Placement Program
COMMUNITY 2017~ BRIDGE Centre for Architecture + Design Storefront event coordinator Blog contributor
2017 Social Success by Soapbox Parkgate RecCentre Volunteer leader for teen outreach program Teaching both social and technical skills 2017 West Point Grey Japanese school Teachers assistant for kindergarten class 2016 Kindler’s Society Organize book drive for sister school
TOMOKI KANEKO
2015 Federal Election Canvassing, Data managing, and witness of ballot count for local office platform
Behance: Tomoki Kaneko
WORK EXPERIENCE
tomor2.y@gmail.com
2017 Soccer Referee BC Soccer Premier League Provincial Level
(519) 505-6306 North Vancouver, BC
2015 Dishwasher Hachi Hana Japanese Restaurant, North Vancouver 2013 Vendor North Vancouver Night Market @ the Pier Selling homemade crafts
SKILLS Rhinoceros 5 Vectorworks Adobe Suite V-ray for Rhino Maxwell Grasshopper Model Making Laser Cutting CNC Milling 3D Prinitng Hand drafting
2010 Newspaper Carrier North Shore Outlook, North Vancouver
AWARDS 2018 Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Architecture Awards, Linkage competition Finalist 2017 District Dogwood/Authority award West Vancouver for Technology and Design 2017 UBC Physics Olympics 2nd place in lab category 2016 Small Car Design Award Car design academy inspirational design award
THE SHED
THE JUNCTION, TORONTO
1B Studio | Supervised by Donald McKay | April 2018 How can structural elements from a historically industrial neighborhood be used to create an inspiring modern workspace?
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THE JUNCTION, TORONTO A former industrial site
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ELEVATION
SECTION
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BASE DETAIL
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PIN CONNECTION
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Semi outdoor work shop
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Library, quiet work space 1 Semi-outdoor work shop
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Library-Work space Community23 activities Community activities
4 Community green space Outdoor public space
1 Community work shop 2 Community kitchen 3 Admin meeting room 4 Public meeting room 5 Cafe 6 Multipurpose media room 7 Open air sun room
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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THIRD FLOOR PLAN
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INFILL
CAMBRIDGE, ON
1A Studio | Supervisor Rick Andreghetti | Dec 2017 This student residence considers the balance between public and private spaces needed for students. It explores the possibility to revitalize negative spaces in cities.
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Kitchen and Dining
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Shower and toilet stalls
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Bedroom floor
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Bedroom floor
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Community Bike shop
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SECTION
4TH FLOOR PLAN
2ND FLOOR PLAN
UNBOX TORONTO, ON
VolZero Competition | January 2018 In Collaboration with Lyric Barnik, Razmig Garboushian Recycled shipping containers might have the potential to create better public spaces in the historic site of Roundhouse park in Toronto.
ROUNDHOUSE PARK, TORONTO ON
Engage with community
Allow people to exchange and iteract
Accomodate diverse events and people
PEEL PARK PROPOSAL
THE THEATRE
THE SEATING
THE BRIDGE
VIEWING ROOM REYJAVIK, ICELAND
BeeBreeders Competition | May 2018 | Collaboration with Riling Chen Non-permanent foundations create a potential solution for environmentally sensitive sites but also architectural opportunities in this proposal for a guest house hosting guests in moving bedrooms.
SITUATION Integrated rainwater collection system on roof Near natural reserve Solar panels on South facade Windows on the North facade for view of Northern Lights
A proposal for a self sustaining guest house, with moving bedrooms
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
WALLS
Solar Panels Strapping with air space Vapour Barrier 3/2” Rigid Insulation 1/2” Plywood 2X6 Studs @ 24” o.c. w/ closed cell Polyurethane Spray-foam 1/2” Plywood 5/8” Plywood batons @ 16” o.c. w/ Phase Change Material Panels (PCM)
FLOORING
9/16” Hardwood flooring 5/8” Plywood batons @ 16” o.c. w/ Phase Change Material Panels (PCM) 3/4” Plywood 2X6 Sstuds @ 24” o.c. w/ Closed-Cell Polyurethane Spray-foam 1/2” Exterior Grade Plywood Sheathing Vapour Barrier
PV Array Solar Water Heater Vortex Filter Rainwater Cistern
Purifier
AC Loads
Inverter
Hot Water Tank Battery
Potable water tank
Radiant floor heating
Greywater Filter & Greywater tank
Treated compost Water
PV Array
OASIS
NARMADA RIVER, INDIA
Supervised by Terri Boake | In collaboration with Riling Chen | May 2018 This project challenges the boundaries between infrastructure and architecture. We challenge the natural environment and the conventions of a bridge to give people access to an otherwise inaccessible river gorge.
Creating the bridge as the destination
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Oasis
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A Traditional Bridge
A traditional bridge
A once inaccessible river gorge becomes a platform for people to gather
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ARCH ASSEMBLY
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a. Concrete foundation is cast on site with base plates b. Each arch is brought to site as two pieces. They are welded and grinded. c. Cables are strung onto the arches before the arch gets lowered into position by a crane
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PLATFORMS a. The main platform and two stair landings are attached to the loose ends of the cables b. Platform and landing are lowered into position by a crane
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3 STAIRS a. Stairs are lowered into position by a crane. b. The pins are installed into the top and then the lower stair platform. Hinge connections use pins for easy assembly.
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4 POST-TENSIONING a. Cables are post-tensioned using turnbuckles b. Railings and and other components are installed.
FOUNDATION PIN
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Hollow Structural Steel Arch Base Plate, welded with additional fins for support Anchor Bolts Clevis plate with pin Base Plate, case into foundation concrete
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STAIR JAW TOGGLE Turnbuckle Set screw Clevis Fork Jaw Toggle Rod
STAIR PLATFORM Turnbuckle with Swage stud T Section with pre-drilled hole for rod T Section with coped edges Steel plates, holes drilled to align with holes in stairs, welded
MAIN PLATFORM Perforated steel deck Reinforced perimeter Hollow Structural Steel members, welded and grinded Steel plates, welded and grinded Steel plates, holes drilled to align with holes in stairs Turnbuckle with swage stud
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UPPER PIN
MAIN JAW TOGGLE
Clevis Plate, welded to arch Clevis fork with cable swage Steel cable
Turnbuckle Set screw Eye Bolt Jaw Toggle Clevis Plate, welded
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Compression Tension Gravity
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PERSONAL WORKS Above is the work I have done out of my own desire to explore. They are glimpses of competition work, industrial design, hands on work, or sketchbook entries, as I develop my creative processes and technical skill set.
TOMOKI KANEKO Sample Works 2018 tomor2.y@gmail.com Behance.net/tomor2y60ab North Vancouver, BC