SELECTED WORKS 2023 XIN LAN
Hi
My name is Xin Lan and I am a recent Master of Architecture graduate. I am passionate about how the built environment tells stories, inϐluences experiences, and shapes communities within urban contexts. Collected here are a series of selected projects and work (design, research and visualization) from the past few years at Architecture school as well as sample of some work I completed at previous workplaces. Thank you for checking out my work!
email: cindylanxin@hotmail.com phone: (647)-892-8402
CURRICULUM VITAE
*Please refer to resume for more indepth description of past experience.
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
SKILLS + QUALIFICATIONS
Jan-Aug 2020
Architectural Intern Taylor Hazell Architects, Toronto, Canada
May-Aug 2019
Architectural Assistant MONOARCHI, Shanghai, China
Sep-Dec 2018
Architectural Assistant Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership, Vancouver, Canada
Jan-Apr 2018
Architectural Intern Dash Marshall LLC, New York, United States
2021-2023
Master of Architecture University of Waterloo, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
2016-2021
Bachelor of Architectural Studies University of Waterloo, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Adobe Suite: Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Lightroom Adobe Premiere Auto CAD Enscape Render Grasshopper Lumion Render Revit Rhinoceros 6 Sketch Up Vray Render
Laser Cutting 3D Printing Wood Working Fluent in Mandarin
Table of Contents
academic work 01 02 03 04
SPACE IN-BETWEEN ONE10 DEER PARK THESIS: JIAZHAI
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professional work 05 SHANGHAI GARDEN HOUSE 06 CUPOLA RESTORATION 07 1394 ROBSON STREET
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SPACES IN-BETWEEN
December 2020 4B Comprehensive Building Studio Final Project
This studio project tasked students to design a dialogue and reconciliation center at the heart of Toronto, where the primary program entailed a series of meeting rooms in various sizes intended to facilitate agreements and harmony among conϐlicting groups. To foster mutual understanding and a shared purpose, particularly when stakeholders held divergent perspectives, I ϐirmly believe that spaces designed for dialogue should exude comfort and warmth. The “Spaces In-Between” concept was centered on the interstitial areas within the building. These spaces have the potential to support users in actively listening to others and processing their thoughts. With their unique attributes, interstitial spaces can serve multiple functions: offering a private area for individual preparation, providing a quick retreat during discussions, establishing a soothing connection between the interior and exterior, enabling a dialogue with nature, and creating a welcoming shared space for open conversation.
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All visualization created in Rhino, Lumion Render, Illustrator and Photoshop.
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1. Vestibule 2. Reception
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7. Elders Room 8. Meeting Room
9. Recycling and Garbage 10. Washroom
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View of the second floor breakout corner.
View of the third floor meeting room.
View of the ground floor seating area under the skylight.
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Short Section A-A
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W1 Flashing Membrane Flashing Weep Hole Mortar Bed Metal Drip Edge
Brick Veneer 1” Air Space 100mm Rigid Insulation Vapour Barrier 5-ply CLT Wall Interior Painted Gypsum Board
Shelf Angle Plate Angle Support Embedded Weld Plate
W2 Drainage Board 100mm Rigid Insulation Waterproof Membrane 300mm Concrete Foundation Wall Wood Strapping at 400mm O.C Vapour Barrier Cedar Board Cladding
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F1 Gravel 100mm Rigid Insulation Vapour Barrier 150mm Concrete Slab with steel reinforcement Wood Strapping at 400mm O.C Vapour Barrier Cedar Floor Boards
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South Wall Enclosure Detail
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Brick Veneer with Reinforcement 100mm Rigid Insulation Vapour Barrier 5-ply CLT Wall Vapour Barrier Waterproof Membrane F3
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Wood Soffit Board 1”Air Space 100mm Rigid Insulation Vapour Barrier 5-ply CLT Slab Vapour Barrier 200mm Rigid Insulation Waterproof Membrane Ballast aggregate
F2 Steel Beam 5-ply CLT slab Vapour Barrier Mineral Wool Insulation Waterproof Membrane Root Barrier Drainage Board Filter Fabric
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Brick Veneer with Reinforcement Gypsumboard 100mm Rigid Insulation Vapour Barrier Steel Stud Framing Steel Beam
Steel stud framing
Flashing Weep hole
Steel framing to support angle Bottom of masonry and stud framing is supported by a steel
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Axonometric
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View of third floor break out spot.
View of the south wall.
View of second floor break out spot in-between meeting room.
View of the north entrance.
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ONE 10
April 2021 M1 Real Estate Development and Finance Group Project Team: Courtney Lee, Janet Li, Nancy Yeh, Weeney Lin ONE10 Development Project aims to provide modern and affordable living to families of different cultures in Cooksville, Mississauga. With government initiatives such as Dundas Connects and future Hurontario Light Rail Transit, Cooksville is one of Mississauga’s fastest growing neighbourhoods. The lack of mid-rise residential buildings nearby and the ever increasing population makes Cooksville a fool-proof choice for future mid-rise residential development projects. This modern and affordable mid-rise mixed-use residential building is placed at the intersection between bustling Dundas St. W and Confederation Pkwy. ONE10 will have 198 residential units, with the ϐirst ϐloor retail space facing the commercial Dundas St. W. With the majority of units being 2-3 bedrooms of varying sizes, ONE10 targets families of different sizes and cultures who are looking for affordable homes that accommodate their diverse needs and ϐinancial situations.
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*Overall Axonometric of One10. All visualization created in Rhino, Vray Render, Illustrator and Photoshop. Images noted * created by me.
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KEY TRANSIT STOPS
BUS LINE
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a. Max height 38.0m b. Max storeys 12 c. Min FAR 0.5, Max 1.0 d. Min seperation between buildings 15.0m
a. Min front yard10.5m b. Min side yard10.5m c. Min interior side yard 9.0m d. Min rear yard 15.0m
Figure1: Max Development
Figure 2: Min Setback
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a. Min landscaped area 2049sm (40% of the lot area) b. Min depth of a landscaped buffer abutting a street line 4.5m
Figure 3: Lane Envelope Exposure
Figure 4: Landscaped Area
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a. Min amenity area 240 sm (The greater of 5.6 m² per unit or 10% of the site area) b. Min amenity provide outside at grade 55 sm
a. Min parking 200, Retail 20 b. Min accessible parking 7 (3%+1) c. Min setback below finished grade 3.0m d. Min setback to semidetached dwelling10.0m
Figure 5: Amenity Area
Figure 6: Parking
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DEER PARK
August, 2018 2B Studio Final
Deer Park is situated on the periphery of a forthcoming housing development in Branford, Ontario. The current treatment of this boundary impedes human interaction with the natural environment. An alternative approach involves an adaptive plan that fosters a renewed connection between the natural and built surroundings. Deer Park serves as a convenient sanctuary into the enchanting natural world for local residents. Simultaneously, this initiative empowers residents by establishing a buffer zone between the park and the residential area, enabling deer to roam freely in their natural habitat while ensuring the residents’ safety.
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All visualization created in Rhino, Lumion Render, Illustrator and Photoshop.
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FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSED WALKWAY TO THE OPEN AREA
DEER PARK
4 MAIN PATH LEADS TO THE CENTRAL AREA WITH THE MOST DEER-PREFERED FOOD
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PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
BUFFER-ZONE： WITH DEER-RESISTANT PLANTS
BUDILING: VISITOR CENTRE/EVENT CENTRE THAT CAN BE RENT OUT
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DEER-PREFERED PLANTS PERENIAL / EVERGREEN
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THESIS JIAZHAI: IN SEARCH OF MY MOTHER’S CHILDHOOD HOUSE
May, 2023 The concept of home has become increasingly complex and challenging to define in modern times, as traditional notions of home are being challenged by diverse family structures, globalization and mobility, economic instability, social and political dynamics, and subjective interpretations of home. This thesis, Jiazhai (In Chinese, “Jia” stands for home, while “Zhai” means house), explores the idea of home and settlement through a collection of recently discovered family stories from my mother’s side in Xiamen, China. Through online interviews with my family members, I asked my mother and my grandmother to recall and draw their childhood memories of home. Based on their stories and drawings, I tried to reconstruct the untold family history, family tree, and the old family house in Kulangsu (historically an international settlement in the early 20th century), which belonged to an unknown family members of mine – my great-grandfather, a Filipino overseas Chinese.
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Archival photograph of Kulangsu taken in 1907, with my mother’s childhood house highlighted in the middle. All visualization created in Rhino, Vray Render, Illustrator and Photoshop.
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TIANJIN
ZHENJIANG SUZHOU HANGZHOU JIUJIANG
SHANGHAI HANKOU (WUHAN) CHONGQING SHANGHAI AMERICAN CONCESSION
SHANGHAI BRITISH CONCESSION
SHANGHAI FRENCH CONCESSION
XIAMEN (AMOY) & KULANGSU
AMOY BRITISH CONCESSION
CITIES WITH CONCESSIONS
FIRST OPIUM WAR
YANGTZE RIVER
TREATY OF WHAMPOA 黄埔条约 TREATY OF WANGHIA 望厦条约 TREATY OF BOGUE 虎门条约
Map of 10 treaty ports in China. In total, there are 25 concessions and 2 international settlements established in these 10 cites, including Guangzhou, Xiamen, Jiujiang, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Hankou, Suzhou, Shanghai, Zhenjiang, and Tianjin.
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TREATY OF NANKING 南京条约
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GUANGZHOU (CANTON)
In the 19th century, as a consequence of China’s defeat in the First Opium War with Britain, Xiamen was compelled to open up as one of the ϐive treaty ports to Western countries, primarily for the purpose of exporting Chinese tea. According to the Treaty of Nanking signed between China and Britain, foreigners were granted the freedom to reside within the City of Xiamen, which also included Kulangsu Island. Subsequently, hundreds of foreigners chose to make Kulangsu their home, rapidly transforming this once rural island into their primary living area. In 1902, the Kulangsu International Settlement was ofϐicially established, providing space for consulates and residential areas for thirteen different countries. This marked the beginning of an inϐlux of Western-style architecture on Kulangsu, resulting in a unique blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles across the island.
TIANJIN JAPANESE CONCESSION HANKOU JAPANESE CONCESSION
CANTON BRITISH CONCESSION
HANGZHOU JAPANESE CONCESSION
JIUJIANG BRITISH CONCESSION
SUZHOU JAPANESE CONCESSION
HANKOU BRITISH CONCESSION
HANKOU FRENCH CONCESSION
TIANJIN ITALIAN CONCESSION
ZHENJIANG BRITISH CONCESSION
TIANJIN RUSSIAN CONCESSION
TIANJIN BELGIAN CONCESSION
HANKOU GERMAN CONCESSION
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BOXER REBELLION
CHEFOO CONVENTION 烟台条约
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CONVENTION OF PEKING 北京条约 TREATY OF TIENTSIN 天津条约
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CHONGQING JAPANESE CONCESSION
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TIANJIN AUSTROHUNGARIAN CONCESSION
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CANTON FRENCH CONCESSION
BOXER PROTOCOL 辛丑条约
TREATY OF SHIMONOSEKI 马关条约
Timeline of concession history in China.
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My mother’s sketch of her childhood house.
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An old photograph of the housekeeper, whom my mother referred to as “Jiupo”, and her older daughter standing in front of the old house by the metal gate.
My mother’s childhood home, constructed during the early 20th century, held deep familial signiϐicance as it was also where my grandmother spent her formative years. Unfortunately, the house suffered partial expropriation during the Great Leap Forward, resulting in only the ground ϐloor remaining in possession of my mother’s family, while the remainder was rented out to tenants by the government. In the 1980s, the government returned the expropriated property, prompting my great grandfather to promptly sell the house. Subsequently, it was demolished in the late 1980s. To recreate the essence of the house, I undertook the task of reconstructing it by consulting my mother and grandmother, who shared their memories and experiences. They recounted their recollections by sketching out the spaces they once knew, and through several iterations, my mother was able to recall most of the space arrangements. With these sketches as my guide, I digitally reconstructed the house.
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SHANGHAI GARDEN HOUSE
April - August, 2019 Third Year Co-op in Monoarchi Studio in Shanghai
Garden House is a residential renovation project located in suburban Shanghai. The original spatial arrangement was less than optimal, resulting in scattered rooms and programs. To enhance the ϐlow and connectivity between these spaces, a central study with skylight was designed to be the center of the house, which referred by the architect as the “light pavilion”. The study serves as the physical the spiritual focal point of the house, enriching its functionality and sense of family centrality. During my four-month co-op in Shanghai, Garden House was the main project I worked on. I had a range of responsibilities, include making physical models, producing 70% of the construction drawings, creating all of the renderings, participating in design meetings with engineers, attending biweekly client meetings, and organizing meeting and presentation materials.
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Photograph of the skylight taken in 2022. All visualization created in Sketchup, AutoCAD, Enscape Render and Photoshop.
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Top: Second floor space arrangement before (left) and after (right) renovation. Bottom: Ground floor space arrangement before (left) and after (right) renovation.
Perspective Section
Second Floor Axonometric
Ground Floor Axonometric
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Photograph of the exterior taken in 2022.
Photograph of the study taken in 2022.
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A01 - Dining
B01 - Livingroom
C01 - Study
C02 - Study
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D01 - Kid’s Room - Windows Closed
D01 - Kid’s Room - Windows Open
E01 - Master Room
E02 - Master Room
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CUPOLA RESTORATION
January - August, 2020 Fourth Year Co-op in Taylor Hazell Architects in Toronto
The project involved the restoration of the cupolas on the Kingston Courthouse, which was one of the projects I assisted with during my eight-month co-op at THA in Toronto. The scope of work encompassed the deconstruction and replication of all wooden components and the metal-clad dome roof. Elements such as ϐinials, columns, and column capitals at arched openings were preserved to the greatest extent possible. My responsibilities included participating in remote site visits (conducted during the pandemic), collaborating with engineers and the construction team, and providing assistance throughout construction administration phase.
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East Cupola - Before
West Cupola - Before
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FINIAL
METAL CLAD DOME ROOF
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DOME
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SUPPORT STRUCTURES
CAST IRON DECORATIVE GRILL
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ARCHED OPENING
COLUMN
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COLUMN CAPITAL WITH DECORATIVE METAL LEAVES
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BASE
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EXISTING COPPER ROOF TO BE PROTECTED
Cupola Section
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Louver - After
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EXISTING LOUVER TYPE A TO REMAIN IN PLACE. REPAIR AS REQUIRED CLEAN, PRIME AND PAINT
E5 EXISTING LOUVER TYPE B REPLACE WITH NEW 'TYPE A'
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EXISTING LOUVER TYPE A TO REMAIN IN PLACE. REPAIR AS REQUIRED CLEAN, PRIME AND PAINT
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Cupola Unfolded Elevation, Extent of Restoration
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1394 ROBSON STREET
September - December, 2018 Second Year Co-op in MCMP in Vancouver
1394 Robson Street is a ϐive-story mixed-use commercial building offering approximately 8,440 square feet of ofϐice space and 16,297 square feet of retail space. It is strategically positioned in the heart of the Lower Robson district, bordering the lively shopping area and surrounded by a mix of high-rise mixed-use buildings and low-rise detached dwellings. The neighborhood is easily accessible via public transit and is known for its bicycle-friendly infrastructure. My responsibilities for this project included preparing the Building Permit booklet for government submission. This entailed creating diagrams, revising architectural drawings, and organizing the necessary materials for the submission.
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Extensive green roof
Maximizing heat recovery
Extensive green roof
Advanced commissioning of mechanical & electrical systems
Electrochromatic Glass
automation of conservation
High performance glazing with low precentage of glazing
Bicycle rack
Public transportation
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