YUCHEN ZHANG S E L E C T E D W O R K S 2 0 1 4
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CONTENT life
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reflection
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curbshell
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canopies
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my identity
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LIFE CO N T A C T
E: yuchen.zhang2@gmail.com P: [+1] 905 285 0671 A: 43B-5305 Glen Erin Drive, Missisauga, ON, CA, L5M 5N7
ED U C A T I O N University of Waterloo Candidate for Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Co-op Relevant Courses Design Studio, Cultural history, Building Construction, Visual Communication, Environmental Design, Environmental Systems and, Graphic Design
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Quick learner with initiative and a team player
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Positive attitude and great sense of responsibility
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Well organized and with excellent time management skills
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Excellent communications skills; fluent in mandarin
PR O G R A M P R O F I C I ENCY
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EXPERIENCE Architecture Intern
Jan-Apr 2014
Kohn Pedersen Fox Shanghai
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Translated written documents and aided negotiations between principal and model maker in Mandarin and English
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Created site, morphology, and programmatic diagrams for extensive study of the schematic design
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Produced presentations,drawings, and digital models for clients and consultants
ACADIA Guest management staff
Sep-Oct 2013
University of Waterloo, School of Architecture
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Registered guests and answered inquiries about the ACADIA conference
Front desk clerk
May-Oct 2013
Sushi Sushi Japanese Restaurant
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Resolved customer conflicts both in person and over the telephone
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Consistently communicated with coworkers in English and Mandarin to meet the needs of customers and other employees
Model maker
Aug 2012
Philip Beesley Architect Inc.
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Assisted in the production of an installation project for the grand opening of Simons in Edmonton
Assistant cabinet maker
Jun-Aug 2011
Golden Baths and Kitchen
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Reorganized workshop to enhance efficiency of work-flow
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Cooperated with cabinet maker to complete cabinetry construction
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REFLECTION
LOCATION Cambridge, ON, CA SKILL SET Revit, Rhino, Vray, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator Reflection is a site sensitive approach to public space. Located on a site facing towards a historical post office in the town, the building is inserted into the site to create a piazza in front of the post office. A reflection pool aligned to the post office characterizes the piazza and mediates the relationship between old and new architecture.
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Tunnel to main st. and axis of post office creates a potential gathering spot on site
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Reflection pool is created where the two axes meet.
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Community center inserted to the side of the site to create a vast public space
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REFLECTION
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1. swimming pool 2. auditorium 3. lobby/ reception 4. pool storage 5. restroom
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6. piazza 7. changerooms 8. pool gallery
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9. administration office 10. meeting room
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11. multipurpose room 12. community room 13. art studio 14. fitness studio
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reflection pool
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swimming pool
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reflection pool refelcts a view of the skies while the swimming pool is lit with the reflectiing waves of the water
long section showing community centre program
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public space links community center with the old post office 15
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CURBSHELL
LOCATION Mississauga, ON, CA SKILL SET Rhino, Vray, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator Curbshell was an entry for the Structural Steel Education Foundation Competition. Curbshell is a pop-up steel frame structure that targets the barren sidewalks of the parking lots of Square One Shopping Center. Coming in modules of 6, Curbshell utilizes a pinned steel frame, coloured acrylic panels and lighting to create an aesthetically appealing sheltered walkway that also includes features such as folding benches and pull-out shop booths. At night, the structure comes to life when it is completely lit up from within.
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coloured roof panel
pullout shop booth
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CURBSHELL
led lights
foldout benches
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CURBSHELL
night render
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exploded axonometric showing connection
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CURBSHELL
daytime render
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CANOPIES A WORK IN PROGRESS
LOCATION Milton, ON, CA SKILL SET Rhino, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator Canopies is a botanic garden masterplan located on the site of the Milton Quarry. Canopies uses a select species of trees to create different microclimates located throughout the site. Each microclimate begins as a tree nursury which then expands into the landscape and eventually remediates the entire area of the quarry.
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site plan for tree species distribution
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tree nursury modules for expansion into the quarry landscape
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overview of model
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site section showing elevated walkways connecting multiple tree nusuries
model of rock crusher on quarry site
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MY IDENTITY yayoi
ro bin
k u s am a
sushi
c ai
cab i n et s
v an g o g h
duc ha mp
hoffos
s h a nghai
s aracen o
t o ro n t o
beijing
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carn at i o n s
rain
d an ce
inspiration
names
past occupations
artistic influences
homes
interests
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THANK YOU E: yuchen.zhang2@gmail.com P: [+1] 905 285 0671