veronika bojic architecture & design portfolio 2015
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cover: balkanska street in belgrade, serbia
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02 about me a small blurb 03 curriculum vitae overview 04 experience reference letters 06 academic selection of works 08 interweave urban landscape intervention 16 s1, s2, s3 fabrication experimentation 22 make, assemble, grow digital fabrication 26 liberate cambridge commons 32 the mirror state iconography play 40 professional work firm projects 42 r.h. carter work term 46 masinoprojekt work term 50 travels photography
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Through my studies, I have been exposed to the world of architecture and design. I am driven by my passion to learn and to create, while exploring how and why the human body interacts with space, and how design can manufacture experiences. My strong dance background has only fuelled my passion for design, and I am able to apply that knowledge to my work. veronika.bojic@uwaterloo.ca // +1 647 832 7669 // www.veronikabojic.com
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e duc ati o n 2013 - Present
University of Waterloo School of Architecture // Cambridge, Canada
2009 - 2013
Etobicoke School of the Arts // Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honors Candidate, Co-op, 3rd Year Student High School Diploma, Honour Roll, Dance Major
2002 - 2013
Cecchetti Society of Canada // Toronto, Canada
Certification in the Intermediate Level of the International Cecchetti Method of Ballet
experience Sept - Dec 2015
Masinoprojekt // Belgrade, Serbia • Participated in the development of projects from the design to the execution stage including preparing final drawing packages, working drawings, and designs • Involved in the multi billion dollar project; Belgrade Waterfront • Projects vary from hospitality, high-rise residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, educational, and water park typologies
Jan - April 2014
R.H. Carter Architects Inc. // Toronto, Canada • Worked on a variety of tasks including design concept development, working drawings, millwork design and development, document reorganization and presentation coordination • Projects include commercial, residential, and automotive facilities • Corresponded with client to successfully finalize design strategies
sk i l l s Digital:
Revit, Rhino, V-Ray, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Muse), Microsoft Office, SketchUP, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects
Analogue:
Hand Modelling, Hand Drafting, Sketching, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
Fabrication:
Power & Manual Tools Trained, Laser Cutting, CNC, 3D Printing
e x tr ac u rric u l a r Jan - April 2015
Serbian Cultural Association Oplenac // Mississauga, Canada
2013 - 2015
BRIDGE Waterloo Architecture // Cambridge, Canada
Serbian folk dancing ensemble member
Editor, Author, Storefront Committee Member
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Waterloo Architecture Student Association // Cambridge, Canada WEEF (Waterloo Engineering Endowment Fund) Representative
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ACADIA Architecture Conference // Cambridge, Canada Volunteer: Registration Desk, Help Desk, Set-up of Installations
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Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance // Toronto, Canada
Competitive Program, Special Ballet Training Program (Cecchetti), Assistant Teacher
i nte r e st s :
Avid skiier, enthusiastic traveller, passionate about all art forms, observing the world around me, reading, learning, being inspired, and staying positive & creative
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interweave urban landscape intervention s1, s2, s3 fabrication experimentation make, assemble, grow digital fabrication liberate cambridge commons the mirror state iconography play
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2B design studio / individual project / 2015 Interweave is a project located by the Don River in Toronto. It works to weave together three different site conditions present in the area: the forested hill, the manicured park, and the wild urban river while simultaneously exploring issues regarding access to water and recreation. My strategy addresses those issues through a four-building complex.
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section through training room
Interweave is a project located in ET Seton Park, off the West Branch of the Don River in Toronto. It works to weave together three different site conditions present in the area: the forested hill, the manicured park, and the wild urban river. It is comprised of four buildings, each that serve a specific purpose within the larger picture. ground floor plan
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All spaces are connected through a woven canopy that sits above the site. In terms of movement and the placement of the buildings, they are situated in such a manner that all flow is directed towards the water’s edge. The water’s edge is extremely developed and also includes a complex pier and dock system meant to lure the public to engage with the river.
second floor plan 01 cafe 05 ticket booth
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04 summer camp 08 training + safety
section through the “finger” buildings
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roof with skylights
wooden column canopy
multipurpose building
main park trail
specialized buildings
docks + canoe storage
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examples
canoe rental
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Walk from Parking Lot (100m) Enter Summer Camp Building Outdoor Park Play Time Lunch at Cafe Tables Movie off the Projector Changeroom Canoe Lessons in Artificial Pond
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1 Enter Site by either Walking, Biking, etc 2 Optional Bike Storage 3 Cafe + Washrooms + Information + Rest Area 4 Docks + Piers Lookout Point 5 Optional Bike Storage 6 Continue on Trail Through Park
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under the canopy
2:00am solutions
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2B digital fabrication / with ali sermol & melanie lo / 2015 This project experimented with 3D modelling and CNC milling of surfaces derived from and inspired by nature. Experimentation was primarily conducted by toolpath choices and by modelling methods. Each surface expresses a unique complexity and individuality. The three surfaces are as follows: (S1) cacti, (S2) shells, and (S3) corals.
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Surface one was modeled after the natural form of cacti. By utilizing the sweep along two rails command, one single “petal� of a cactus is created. This petal is then arrayed in a radial arrangement to match that of the plant. Surface two was inspired by a series of shells laying next to each other. It was created by outlining the perimeter of each shell, then applying a sweep along two rails. In order to play with the scalloping, control points were manually adjusted in Rhino.
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Surface three was inspired by the form of coral clusters. In order to represent and recreate the many folds and creases of coral reefs, two lines were lofted and rebuilt to increase the number control points that we would then be able to manipulate. Through the pushing and pulling of these control points, a complex surface of differing conditions was achieved. The second part of this variation included plaster casting a milled product from the coral design above. The modular pieces share particular edge conditions to create an infinite pattern. Mold (iv, vii) has a convex shape that contrasts the concave shape of Mold (v, viii). In Figure (vi), you can see an example of how the triangular modular pieces could fit together.
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make, assemble, grow 2B digital fabrication / with ali sermol & melanie lo / 2015
make, assemble, grow is a hydroponic bio-wall that serves as an urban farming hub within the City Centre Community Centre located in Richmond, BC. The modular bio-wall actively seeks to interact with the community, by encouraging users to pick a variety of locally harvested fruits, vegetables, and herbs, many of which are native to the area.
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The modular pieces are diamond shaped frames with rotatable faces that determine planter depth within. The plants dictate the movement of the modules for they are strategically placed based on sun needs, root depth, and space needs. The wall primarily occupies the outer stair, however parts of the wall are duplicated to face the stairway. This will allow the public to pick herbs along the stairs, and will also allow certain plants to recieve direct sunlight from the windows.
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rosemary
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turnips
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potatoes
sweet potatoes
alpine strawberries
blueberries
hardy kiwi
mint
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cranberries
lovage
chinese cabbage
lettuce
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wild garlic
wasabi
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liberate
2A design studio / individual / 2014 Community centre: I am liberating the ground plane and creating a public space underneath the building. This allows the site to maintain pedestrian activity and encourage interesting interactions between the ground plane and the building plane. In addition, the sloped site in conjunction with the building connect two ground planes, ultimately encouraging public access to the site.
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The building’s program also accomodates voids punched through the building that promote a public/ private paradox. This paradox is present throughout the building through material choices, through program placement, and through accessiblity. Located in Cambridge, Ontario
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ground floor: daycare, gymnasium, parking and drop-off, gallery, courtyard, cafe, cafe outdoor seating, ticket booth, chess tables, bike racks second floor: change rooms, pool filtration, life guard room, wading pool, gym/ fitness centre, meeting rooms, administrative offices, community room, toilets, practice room, dressing room, electrical room, auditorium, wood shop, metal shop, painting studio
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the mirror state 2B iconography (cultural history) / class of 2018 / 2015
Our final project for was to fully produce a play from start to finish. My class of 75 people all participated and completed tasks in areas such as art and set, sound, lighting, writing, acting, directing, choreography, site, publicity, costume, make-up, budget, and documentation. Incredibly proud of my class. See more: issuu.com/dannywei34/docs/the_mirror_state
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photography by the documentation team
My role in the play was firstly the choreographer. As the choreographer, I held weekly dance classes, rehearsals, choreographic workshops, worked with the actors, and was a part of the audition process as a panel member. This also meant that I was one of the play co-ordinators, and participated in daily meetings. I also was privledged to have a lead acting role in the play. My character, Genica, was a primarily dancing part in the play. I also played a Tarahumara Tribe Member. above: in the midst of the audition process. left: leading rehearsal on set (only the dancers are shown) top right: teaching in the weekly dance class. right: dancing a duet during a tech rehearsal. photography by julia nakanishi
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photography by the documentation team
photography by the documentation team
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photography by the danny wei
photography by the documentation team
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photography by julia nakanishi
photography by ien boodan
These photographs are various pictures taken during the performance, or in costume. top left: cast photo. left: head shot in costume, spontaneous cast photo. above: scene during performance. right: taken during the duet. photography by the documentation team
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photography by terri boake
photography by ien boodan
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photography by terri boake
These photographs are also various pictures taken during the performance of dances I choreographed. top left: an image of myself and other dancers performing capoeira. left: the Tarahumara dance. above: Balinese dancers. right: Genica enters the picture frame, a key scene in the play. photography by terri boake
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professional work 42 rh carter architects inc toronto, canada 46 masinkoprojekt kopring belgrade, serbia
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masinoprojekt kopring second work term / individual / 2015
For my second co-op term, I worked at Masinoprojekt KOPTING in Belgrade, Serbia. They are a large engineering and architecture firm, and are well known in the balkans. They primarily work on large-scale projects of all typologies throughout Europe, and mostly in the Balkan region. I worked on a multitude of projects, ranging in size and subject using Revit, AutoCAD and Photoshop.
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this page: featured here is a building my firm designed for the multi=billion dollar project, Belgrade Waterfront. this project is revitalizing the entire waterfront area, and is projected to be completed in 30 years. right: this page features Belgrade Plaza, a new shopping mall near the downtown core. These are only two of many projects I have contributed to.
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r.h. carter architects first work term / individual / 2015
For my first co-op term, I worked at R.H. Carter Architects Inc in Toronto, Canada. They are a very well established mid-sized firm, and I was fortunate enough to take on various different projects, from the automotive industry, to high-end residential projects. I primarily worked with Revit and AutoCAD, producing working drawings for dealerships, as well as designing interiors.
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above: large scale residential project in Toronto, Ontario. I was granted freedom to design portions of the interior, as well as meet with the client to discuss their ideas. below: only one of many projects where I worked on floorplans for buildings of similar typologies.
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These are examples of components I designed for the interior of one of the residential projects I worked on. (picture featured on the left ) The top image is of a stand alone wine cabinet that acts as a partition between the dining and living room. The bottom images are two elevations of a children’s craft and study room. This project was done in Revit.
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travels I have been very fortunate to have been able to travel as much as I have throughout my life. I have primarily travelled somewhat extensively though Europe and North America, but my hope is to see as much of the world as I can. Below is a list of the past five years of travel outside of Ontario, Canada: 2011: Vermont, New York, Florida, Roadtrip through the Eastern states (USA), Santa Clara (Cuba) Mont Ste-Anne (Quebec) 2012: Vermont, Florida (USA), Santorini, Athens (Greece), Belgrade (Serbia) 2013: Whistler (British Columbia), Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), New York (USA), Mont Ste-Anne (Quebec) 2014: Formentera, Ibiza, Barcelona (Spain), Belgrade (Serbia), Vermont, Chicago (USA) 2015: Florida, Colorado (USA), Montreal (Quebec), Sofia (Bulgaria), Vienna (Austria), Belgrade, Nis, Pirot, Novi Sad (Serbia)
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Church of St. Sava, Belgrade, Serbia
Habitat 67, Montreal, Quebec
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Evergreen Brickworks, Toronto, Ontario
Library and Learning Centre University of Economics, Vienna, Austria
Rooftops, Belgrade, Serbia
Saint Sofia Statue, Sofia, Bulgaria
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thank you vbojic@uwaterloo.ca issuu.com/veronikabojic www.veronikabojic.com +1 (647) 832 7669
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