veronika bojic performance and architecture portfolio 2019
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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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01 about me a small blurb 03 curriculum vitae overview 05 performance various examples 07 the mirror state iconography play 15 dance my experience 21 academic selection of works 23 the hara baths a holistic spa in japan 31 spine master planning the eternal city 37 s1, s2, s3 fabrication experimentation 43 parachute kinderegg toy 47 the unknown temple of a demi-god 51 fractal downtown density 61 intervweave urban landscape intervention 69 wood-working workshop exploration 75 professional experience work terms 83 sketching italia rome term 89 travels photography
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e duc ati o n 2013 - 2018
University of Waterloo School of Architecture // Cambridge, Canada Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honors with Distinction, Co-op
Sept - Dec 2017
University of Waterloo School of Architecture // Rome, Italy
June - Aug 2016
Atelier 9; French Language School // Paris, France
2009 - 2013
Etobicoke School of the Arts // Toronto, Canada
2002 - 2013
Cecchetti Society of Canada // Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Rome Program, 4A Term
3 Months of Evening Classes, Completing A1 Level High School Diploma, Honour Roll, Dance Major
Certification in the Intermediate Level of the International Cecchetti Method of Ballet
e x tr ac u rric u l a r Oct 2018 - Present
Latin Revolution Dance Academy // Etobicoke, Canada
Jan - June 2017
Serbian Cultural Association Oplenac // Mississauga, Canada
April 2016
University of Waterloo Architecture Interview Week // Cambridge, Canada
May - Aug 2015
Dance Classes at UWSA // Cambridge, Canada
Jan - April 2015
Serbian Cultural Association Oplenac // Mississauga, Canada
2013 - 2016
Waterloo Architecture Open House, Admissions Week // Cambridge, Canada
Jan - April 2016
Completed Level 1 Salsa, continuing with Level 2 Serbian folk dancing ensemble member
Participated in interview week on a panel, interviewing prospective students
Initiated and taught morning dance classes at school to promote healthy and fun exercise Serbian folk dancing ensemble member
Talked to prospective students, lead tours through the school, assisted interviewees
2013 - 2015
BRIDGE Waterloo Architecture // Cambridge, Canada 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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Waterloo Architecture Orientation Leader // Cambridge, Canada
Lead new students through organized events with architecture and the faculty of engineering
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ACADIA Architecture Conference // Cambridge, Canada Volunteer: Registration Desk, Help Desk, Set-up of Installations
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2000 - 2013
Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance // Toronto, Canada
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Avid skiier, enthusiastic traveller, passionate about all art forms, enjoy dancing, choreographing, reading, learning, painting, drawing, photography, sports, being inspired, staying positive and creative
Competitive Program, Special Ballet Training Program (Cecchetti), Assistant Teacher
e xp e r i en c e Sept 2018 - Present
B+H Architects// Toronto, Canada • Worked on a multitude of projects ranging in scale and typology, primarily within the pursuit/ business development and design development phase • Assisted with concept design, rendering, working drawings, presentation material, and communication with clients and consultants
Jan - April 2018
B+H Architects// Toronto, Canada • Helped design and pitch ideas to the clients, created all concept and schematic drawings, pricing packages, presentations, and helped manufacture drawings for the design development stage of a commercial project • Assisted with masterplanning, proposals, and large scale residential projects
Jan - Aug 2017
G Architects// Toronto, Canada • Worked on a plethora of projects ranging from residential to institutional to commercial, with scales of varying sizes and budgets • Developed working and construction drawings, as well as presentation documents for clients, millwork drawing sets, and project proposals • Was involved with direct contact with consultants, clients and engineers on various projects, attended meetings, and reviewed design briefs for compliance projects
May - Aug 2016
STUDIOS Architecture // Paris, Framce • Worked as a part of a team specializing in the change management of office and workspaces for the Microsoft Headquarters in France among other companies • Helped design and re-work existing office spaces and wayfinding systems • Interacted with clients and helped prepare presentations, working drawings, and participate in project meetings
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
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Revit, Rhino, V-Ray, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Muse, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Autodesk Inventor, Lumion, Grasshopper Hand Modelling, Hand Drafting, Sketching, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
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Power & Manual Tools Trained, Laser Cutting, CNC, 3D Printing
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performance 07 the mirror state iconography play 15 dance my experience
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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: actively choreographing in rehearsal, co-ordinator’s meeting 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: taken during the duet, spontaneous cast photo. above: scene during performance. right: dancing a duet during a tech rehearsal 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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dance 2000 - Present
Dance has been a part of my life since I was four years old. For fourteen years, dance was my life. I graduated from my dance school and highschool and began the architecture program at waterloo. Architecture became my life, but my need for dance and for performing never faded. My goal was to find the relation between performance and architecture, for both are my passions, and both ignite the flame within me.
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Coffee House, University of Waterloo School of Architecture, 2016
Photography by Salman Rauf
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university of waterloo school of architecture Every semester our school organizes a coffee house: a night of musical performances by the students at UWSA. I was on the interview panel for Yi Ming Wu when she was a prospective student and noticed her love for modern dance. That year we collaborated and created a piece for coffee house - the first dance performance. We also collaborated with Tobias Feltham and Oliver Green who provided us with their own sound. Our peices were created in tandem, and it wasn’t until the performance that they came together.
These photos were taken during second year. We were asked to create installations as a part of a project for my iconography class. My installation was a performance in the school atrium. I wanted to combine my knowledge of movement with the knowledge of my research within history, culture and the built environment.
photography projects I have been priveledged to be a part of various photography and videography projects. This small collection of photos are exerpts from such projects. Some are stills from the porfolio of a professional videographer, and others are photographs for photography portfolios.
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etobicoke school of the arts I was fortunate to be accepted into the dance program at etobicoke school of the arts in 2009. Our program consisted of modern and ballet classes every day in addition to our academic classes. At school I expanded my knowledge of dance and movement and learned how to choreograph, create phrasing and use the stage in ways I didn’t explore before. All of our pieces were a collaborative process and gave me incredible insight into the world of performance. ESA also unlocked various opportunities to work with well known choreographers, partake in different workshops, and attend shows of dance icons. Photos: excerpts from a piece in Jesus Christ Superstar, our final dance show in 2013.
serbian cultural association oplenac I had always wanted to dance Serbian folklor, for my mother did when she was younger. Unfortunately my demanding dance schedule when I was growing up did not allow for it. During my co-ops in Toronto, I made my dream come true by joining the folklor group Oplenac. I took classes and rehearsed with my group, and in 2017 performed on stage.
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sean boutilier academy of dance My time at sean boutilier academy of dance defined my life prior to architecture school. It was at this studio that I established my life long connections, and was the place that provided me with an abundance of opportunities within the dance world. I began with ballet classes at the age of four, which ultimately progressed to joining the Cechetti training program and taking ballet exams. I was also a part of the competitive team, competing within Canada and the United States. I took classes 7 days a week, between 30-40 hours a week (outside of my high school classes). I trained in many styles including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, contemporary, modern, acro, hip hop, and some latin and ballroom. I was very active in the dance community, and partook in various dance classes, workshops, intensives, and camps within Canada and beyond. I became an assistant teacher for younger dancers, and helped with fundraisers for the studio. I was given lead roles in our year-end performances, most which included acting components as well as dancing with different groups of classes (young dancers to adult dancers). This studio was my safe place, and it was where I could explore and push my boundaries. It is where I learned to leave my heart on the stage and be vulnerable. It is where I was allowed to grow, both as a dancer and as a person. My love for this artform witll never cease, which is why I hope to be able to apply what I have learned to the world of design.
Photographs from various competitions, dress rehearsal at studio, post modern class at Alvin Ailey in NYC
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the hara baths a holistic spa in japan spine master planning the eternal city s1, s2, s3 fabrication experimentation parachute kinderegg toy the unknown temple for a demi-god fractal high density solutions interweave urban landscape intervention wood working learning the trade
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the hara baths 4B design studio / individual project / 2018
For our final design studio of undergrad, we were asked to design a spa on a site on Hokkaido, Japan. This was a fully comprehensive studio project meaning we provided a technical report indicating thoroughness in design, mechanical, electrical, waste, water, and structural systems, as well as creating a fully sustainable project where we provided an energy manifesto that stated our project goals. A strong narrative and clear concept were driving factors.
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The Hara baths are a series of buildings woven into the landscape around a central program. That program is the meditative pool, whose meaning is derived from the Japanese term, Hara, meaning abdomen. The user of the site ultimately connects themselves to their physical being and through self-awareness of the mind, body, and spirit, reaches inner peace and tranquility. The Hara is the main focus for a person’s energy, and by acting as the gateway, reflects the energetic states, physical states, and complex functional relationships of all organs within the body. Energy is stoerd within that point of the body from which it expands to the rest.
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The buildings are nestled into a northfacing hill in a densely forested area. In order to allow for maximum sunlight, all north facing facades are heavily glazed. This allows difffused light to naturally light the interior spaces. The excavated path allows south light to enter buildings that are lower on the site via clerestory windows.
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Trees that have been removed for building purposes have been replanted in a grove around the meditation pool and near the entrance of the site. The landscape is left as untouched as possible, and the vegetation is encouraged to interact with the buildings. Water plays a key role on this site, and offers a multitude of uses.
The site is located on Hokkaido in Japan in a densely forested area. It is abundant with geothermal energy that provide natural hot springs. The site is located near a natural foot bath and hiking trail.
Hara is a Japanese term meaning abdomen and symbolizes one’s energy or centre of being. The hara is one’s inner energy pump and therefore is translated directly to my site.
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HARA The Hara line runs from the earths core, through the hara and beyond. The Hara connects one’s will to live with the lifesustaining energy of the Earth. The hara of my site is the meditative pool, where geothermal energy is pumped up directly. By entering the site, your body and mind connect to the earth, allowing you to feel awareness and presence.
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The climate is temperate, with mild winters. It is very rainy and primarily overcast. Wind usually travels from southeast to northwest. To accommodate for rain, many rainwater collecting systems have been created, as well as permeable paving that allows water to return to the ground. Operable windows allow for passive ventilation and take advantage of any wind that passes through the site.
When the feet come into direct contact with the energy stored on the earth’s surface, one can feel a sense of wellbeing and improve health. This process is called grounding, and is the leading force behind the design of this project. By using the earth’s energy, both passively and actively, and the sensations one’s physical being feels whilst exposed to the elements, the buildings and their sustainable qualities only enhance the notion of comfortability within the human body.
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program includes: lodge manager, waste management/ recycling, receiving/ maintenance/storage, reception/shop, office, electrical and mechanical rooms, spa, changerooms, washing/bathing areas, lounge, dining, kitchen, greenhouse, accommodation, laundry, washrooms, artist studio, medittative pool, grove, parking and delivery
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Water plays an important role on this site. Firstly, water is energy, pumped up directly from geothermal reserves. The meditative pool and the water basin are the two main sources of water. They both play different roles on the site. The water basin combines the baths, rain collection, waste water management, water purification, and is a landscape element. The meditative pool is simply a reflective pool that serves the metaphorical purposes of the site. It is the Hara, the centre of the site. It provides atmosphere (listen to the rain), and allows you to be present. It also cycles and collects rainwater, however, its purpose is to guide the user along the path and subsequently through the site.
Therefore, the relationship with the water elements on the site change as the seasons change. The climate is rather temperate, but with the occasional below zero temperatrures and snow, it creates an interesting effect with both the pool and the water basin. As is shown, the pool freezes over changing the way the user experiences the path. What was a warm and damp, mossy path turns into a crystalized experience. The path is lighter, brighter and quieter. The mist that once flew off the wall has disappeared, and has been replaced with an icy, sculpture-like wall that invites you to slide along.
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residence
copper standing seam roof z girts waterproof membrane sheathing rigid insulation vapour barrier sheathing steel deck on purlins coped H beam bolted to pendicular H beam purlins coped between beams dropped wood panel ceiling stone tile on sitbed concrete slab on grade with radiant tubes and wire mesh reinforcement
copper standing seam roof with roof profile attached steel deck coped steel overhang beam steel plate connection on W beam sheathing copper finish
This building is lightly passive due to its high volume of activity and need for temperature control. ERV duct systems are intergrated into the floors to allow air flow through the space. Typical conditions continued below.
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Radiant tubes run through the floor and heat the space in addition to the ERV. The south concrete wall acts as a thermal mass. The buidling is well insulated, and surrounded by a body of geothermal water. Continued below. greenhouse
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Rainwater is collected into the body of water via the mono-pitch roof, catching all rain water. This building is fully passive and has operable windows on all sides, allowing air flow and cross ventilation. The space is also heated passively via direct sunlight and plant humidity.
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The structure of the buildings are simple steel frame construction with concrete foundations, and occasional concrete walls. A metal standing seam roof sits on top of steel deck which is supported by purlins on steel rafters. The steel rafters cope into beams sitting on columns The largest span is approximately 8 meters. The steel W beams are 400mm deep, allowing for longer spans. The foundation also accommodates for retaining of the 3 meters of earth to create a walking path connecting the buildings. Soldier piles are inserted into the ground, and the earth is excavated using wood lagging to aid in the process of pouring concrete to retain.
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spine
4A design studio / partnered with Robin Castonguey/ 2018 Spine is a masterplanning and architecture project located on a site near Porta Portese in the area of Trastevere in Rome, Italy. This project was assigned to us during our Rome term, and focused on building a community on a site with a prominent historical wall, noting that the area has a history of being a form of settlement point for transient groups and diverse cultures that have attempted to establish themselves within the city, including most recently, refugees.
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We began our project by looking into public spaces and social justice, as a reference point that allowed us to create a community for everyone. As an attempt to celebrate diversity within public spaces, we took the wall, a historical and physical artifact of division, and redefined it as a spine of ain and around the site with a range of programs.
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These zones were established by analyzing the surrounding context. Based on the main programs of the area, the zones acted as a guide in creating the public and private programs of the site.
Sketch: This sketch is an early progress sketch of the zones and their interaction with our site.
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programs residential: mixed unit typologies, blending families, couples, and singles senior centre: miz between reitrement accomodation and long term care, communal living, elderly support temporary living: learning centres, job centres, informal mingling spaces, language centre, studio space, combination of artist residences and temporary living
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The concept of the project was developed through the diagrams on the right. Each band within the public spine was assigned a certain program that carries throughout the site. The diagram visually outlines those programs and their relationship to the built environment around them.
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The market space is a part of the flea/ market zone, where many of the communal programs take place. This zone caters to the homeless population living by the river, where a community kitchen allows them to interact with the site. Every sunday the Porta Portese flea market is set up along the street, and our maket is an extension of that.
bands are pushed and pulled resulting in an organically shaped public space and built environment on the ground floor
rigid residential bars are placed above
above: view towards the east, illustrating the programmatic bands and the public spine activated.
left: process sketches showing the progression of the project through various stages and ideas.
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S1, S2, S3
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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parachute 3B design studio / individual project / 2016 The parachute was created following a set of directions instructed at the beginning of the project. Ultimately, we were asked to design a toy that can fit inside a kinder egg, but must be larger than the egg itself and must move. From those parameters, I decided to design a parachute using sail material that folds up inside the egg. Attached to the egg is a 3D printed landing device which hosts a weight, and which 4 legs can be easily attached for landing purposes.
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Left Page: A series of photos depicting the parachute folded up neatly into the egg. Final landing position from 3 storeys. Right Page: Process photos. The chute pattern was refined through multiple designs. Different landing legs were prototyped until the final length was decided. The edges of the legs were dipped in plastic for a sturdier landing. Various metallic colours were tested on the egg as well. A 3D printed bottom with a fishing weight adds load to the egg and allows landing legs to be inserted. The parachute is sealed with crazy glue in order to ensure no holes in the chute. A thicker string with a clasp is used to attach the chute to the kinder egg.
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the unknown 3B design studio / individual project / 2016
For this project, we were asked to design a temple for a demi-god. I chose to design a bungee jump tower for Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi was a Roman Catholic, and his faith intensified throughout his life. The tower I designed represents a cycle of life, and various programmatic elements help guide you through purgatory before facing the eternal question: what happens in the afterlife? The unknown awaits, and you fall head first.
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The site is a made-up site, taken from the landscape of a planet I created using wax and plaster. The tower grows from the flat, barren surface and stands quirkily. The user enters the tower from the earth, and slowly begins the journey through the archways via a spiral ramp. The ramp represents limbo, and the highter you climb, the closer you are to paradise. At the top, you prepare to jump. All you see below is a dark abyss with a glowing hole of light. As you jump, you pass those walking up the ramp and you dip into the bright light. You dip once more into the afterlife; a space filled with bright light. You are released onto the underground platform and you return up a spiral ramp to the surface. You are re-born.
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i: The planet created for an earlier project. It was created by playing with the mixing of wax and plaster poured inside a mold lined with a plastic bag that allowed the formation of crevices and interesting textures. This planet is the site of my project. ii: Early design sketches of the physical tower and base iii: Early conceptual sketches iv: Prototype model at a small scale. This was my first take at the tower, playing with arches, plastecine, and wire
v: Process of the making of the tower. The internal structure is created from a rigid wire that was braided to add extra support vi. The tower continues to grow. The structure is created by layering clay on top of the braided wire and adding columns for archways that follow the spiral. They act as a collonade up the tower. vii: The tower is completed with greenery on top representing paradise. viii: The tower is placed on the base
ix: An inital plaster cast mold which was created by CNC-ing foam from a 3D model of the surface of the planet. The design was later changed to adapt to the design intentions of the tower. x: Two layers of plaster cast are placed together and led strip lighting is inserted into the hole. Plexi glass covers the light. xi. Reflective materials line the hole to enhance the bright, shining feeling below xii: View from the top of the tower; black foam core with a hole covers the light. The LED strip lights can change colour
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fractal
3A design studio / individual project / 2016 Fractal is a project located in downtown Toronto, along the StLawrence corridor. The building aims to engage the community and active the site as an intermediate hub between the St. Lawrence Market and Distillery District. The faceted form is designed in order to move with the demands of the interior and exterior programs, including residential, light industry, commercial, and offices.
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its users). Due to those essential considerations, I have chosen to map out urban programming, circulation, and environmental systems. Program is another critical aspect that I have thoroughly analyzed. I would like my building to provide programs that are not immediately in the area, and create programs that I believe the users and the public could benefit from. Furthering that thought, I have also played with the idea of my building being a “five minute city,” and “self-sustainable,” in the sense that the users can find everything they need either within the site, or extremely close to it. My building could produce and generate its own energy using solar panels situated on the building’s shell. Finally, the title of my building is a working title. It came to me after an image of a prism crystal I found on the Internet. Ultimately, the shape intrigued me and inspired my multi-faceted building shape. Prisms also interact with light in an interesting way, that will allow me to play with reflection, refraction, how it enters the building, as well as the courtyard. The faceted façade would allow sunlight to enter units better and would provide ample surface space for photovoltaic panels. These are all ideas I hope to iron out and form a cohesive building narrative that will benefit my site.
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THEATER + ART
GROCERY Fruits + Vegetables
Artscape
27% 21% 20% 12% 9.5%
Meat + Fish + Alt. Specialty + Other Bread + Potatoes Dairy + Eggs
Galleries Theatres Event Facility Educational
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TOTAL: 95 shops
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LIGHT INDUSTRY
1 Second-hand Market: - Selling food that is still usable for cheaper prices - Selling ready-made meals from food that is still usable 5 Compost: - extra compost can be sold for gardening needs - generating energy while producing compost can also be sold back to the grid = revenue 7 Storefronts - Flour can be sold in market - Bread to supply eateries on site
Grocery Stores, Restaurants
St. Lawrence Market
Distillery District
Truck Pick-up uneaten unsold
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2 Community Kitchen: - Preparing food for those less fortunate - Preparing meals together - Volunteer opportunities 5 Compost: - turn bad food into compost - Producing energy through composting process 6 Growing: - Using compost, grow wheat, corn, and herbs in the rooftop greenhouse - Wheat and corn can be made into flour for bread - Herbs can be used in kitchen
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Second-hand Market Community Kitchen Storage [of good food] Re-packaging
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Bread Factory/ Bakery: - Use flour to bake bread and other pastries - Supply restaurant’s, cafe’s, bakeries, kitchen, pubs,on site [and nearby]
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model of the building
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my model was selected to be a part of the student works exhibit at Riverside Galleries in Cambridge, Ontario
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interw e a v e
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
02 info kiosk 06 canoe storage
03 washrooms 07 changerooms
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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under the canopy
2:00am solutions
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Section D 1:200
artificial pond
full model
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wood working
3A working with wood / individual project / 2016
This section showcases two projects that I created within a wood-working course. We were assigned to create a box with certain specifications, as well as an object of our choice; I decided to create a wine rack with the ability to standalone, or be hung on a wall. I became familiar with operating heavy machinery and working with different species of wood.
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photo of finished box
process images
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photo of finished box
process images
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photo of finished wine rack
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clockwise from top: 3 process images, back of finished wine rack
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b+h architects toronto, canada g architects toronto, canada studios architecture paris, france masinkoprojekt kopring belgrade, serbia rh carter architects inc toronto, canada
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places worked toronto x 4 belgrade x 1 paris x 1
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b+h architects
curernt employer & fifth work term / individual /2018-2019
My final co-op term was spent at B+H Architects in Toronto. I primarily worked on one project, creating design documents for a new facade on an older building in Ottawa, Canada. I was in direct contact with the clients, product manufacturers, and helped produce presentations showing design iterations and technical drawings. I touched upon other projects including a master plan in British Columbia, and some smaller pursuits. I am currently employed at B+H, and since September 2018 have worked on over 15 different projects ranging in scales, programs, and stages. I primarily worked on pursuits, business development, and design development drawings that allowed me to give input at the idea and beginning stages of many projects.
Although most of the projects I have worked on are confidential, these drawings are merely a taste of what I have been workin on during my time at B+H. I use Rhino, Adobe Suite, and Revit primarily to execute my tasks, but hand sketching is a large part of the process and allows for storyboarding and re-iterating ideas that later get incorporated.
I have now for a few months been working on a project in the construction document phase, and it has allowed me to learn more about the process at the end of a project. The site plan to the right is the project that I am currently working on, and is based in Calgary, Canada.
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g architects
fourth work term / individual / 2017
For my fourth co-op term, I worked at G Architects in Toronto, Canada. They are a smaller firm, although rapidly expanding and breaking through in the architecture industry in Canada. Their primary specialization is long term care facilities, however I have been exposed to a variety of projects ranging from institutional, to commercial, to residential. I primarily worked with Revit, although dabbled with the Adobe Suite as well.
Throughout this 8-month work term, I had the privledge to be a part of 16 different projects at varying stages with varying clients and typologies. Most of my work was done through Revit, and involved 3D modelling and working drawings. Not shown here is one of the main packages I worked on which was the millwork package for 111 Wellesley St. E in Toronto. I fully developed the package through the direction of the clients and project manager, and was exposed to the knowledge of detailing and proper construction.
Shown here however is another project I worked on, which is the transformation of 24 Ryerson Ave into the Toronto School of Art. I helped with the ramp design, for many options were produced in order to fit the needs of the client, the city, and within bounds of the zoning by-laws.
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This project shown here is a compliance project, specifically for the temporary space of the Ryerson Design Fabrication Zone (DFZ). I was given the opportunity to meet with the clients, coordinate with engineers and organize all information relevant to the project. I helped with project briefs, and drew the working and presentation drawings. The organizational system was also key in understanding how the space can be adapted to suit the clients needs.
studios architecture
third work term / individual / 2016
For my third co-op, I had the honour to work at STUDIOS architecture in Paris. I primarily a part of one project, but had the opportunity to work on a few others as well. The project presented here is Microsoft Headquarters for Europe on the outskirts of Paris,France. My firm was asked to re-work the interior of the building. I primarily used revit for the project, but also used AutoCAD, InDesign, and Photoshop. WAYFINDING + SIGNAGE signaletique
These pages show only a small amount of what I worked on for this project. Featured here are some wayfinding and signage examples that I designed to help improve movement through the building, and ultimately improve orientation clarity. The front page is an image of the lobby designed by a colleague, where I also helped place the painted colours, as well as find furniture and contact the distributors and showrooms.
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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.
featured: 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: 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 inc
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.
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. These are examples of components I designed for the interior of one of the residential projects I worked on. (Stand alone wine cabinet , childrens study and craft room). This project was done in Revit.
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sketching italia For the duration of my time in Italy, we were asked to sketch 80 sketches of anything we encountered. My sketchbooks are filled with travels, details, buildings, and anything that inspired me. I experiemented with different mediums, and often hoped to capture the essence of whatever I was sketching.
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These semi-analytical drawings were a part of an assignment from the North Trip: Urban Armatures. We were asked to analyze the ten cities we visited through exploration and notice their patterns, their structure, their essence. Out of the ten cities, we were asked to map out eight of them. Here I have presented four of the eight drawings, each distinctively different in their own way.
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Here are some examples of sketches I did during my time in Italy. My sketches vary in subject and style, for I was continuously inspired by my peers and the environment around me.
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Clockwise starting at the top: Pantheon, Roman Forum Columns, Bank in Verona by Carlo Scarpa, Collegio in Urbino by Giancarlo di Carlo, Dried meat in Trastevere
Clockwise starting at top: Buildings in Trastevere, Urbino, Tomba Brion in Vicenza by Carlo Scarpa, Venice and the Venice Art Biennale 2017
Right: Some sketches from the Art Biennale 2017 in Venice. I was very fortunate to not only have seen the Art Biennale, but to also have witnessed the Architecture Biennale in 2016.
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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. The following images are a select few depicting my travels.
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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
Rose Bowl, Beaver Creek, Colorado
Saint Sofia Statue, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France
Avenue des Champs- Elysees, Paris, France
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231 Steps , Sotteville-sur-mer, Normandie, France
Venice Biennale Swiss Pavillion, Venice, Italy
Serpentine Pavillion, London, England
Along the Canals, Venice, Italy
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Piazza della Rotonda, Rome, Italy
In the Sky, Madrid, Spain
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Israel Pavillion, Venice Biennale 2017, Venice, Italy
Walk from Villa Jovis, Capri, Italy
Castelvecchio, Verona, Italy
Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic
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thank you vbojic@uwaterloo.ca issuu.com/veronikabojic www.veronikabojic.com +1 (647) 832 7669
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