Aaron Wong | University of Waterloo Architecture Portfolio (Fall 2023)

PORTFOLIO AARON WONG VOL 4 / 2023

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HI THERE, I’M AARON! I am currently a fourth year undergraduate student attending the University of Waterloo’s Bachelor’s of Architecture Program.

Architecture is such a comprehensive profession that has the ability to touch the lives of many people in ways that most don’t notice. That is something that I realized early on as I began studying. The potential to impact the way people live and move in a positive manner is something that has kept me interested in pursuing this profession.

I believe in context-based design that grounds itself in relevant background studies and local engagement. This approach acknowledges the role that architecture has as a participant in shaping social and cultural relationships within society. This, in turn, works towards thoughtful and meaningful designs that spark new dialogue and challenge current ideas.

Phone: +1 (780) 680-7380 Email: a332wong@uwaterloo.ca

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I am excited to continue to learn, discover, and work on creating more equity and diversity within the built environment in the future.

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CONTENTS 04 CURRICULUM VITAE 05 REFERENCES ACADEMIC PROJECTS

08 SPECTRA 18 GUADALUPE RIVER REFUGE 24 ACTIVATING FAIRWAY 32 [DYS]ORDER PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS

36 WXY STUDIO - VARIOUS PROJECTS RESEARCH & MAKING

38 INVESTIGATION: CHINESE GARDEN WINDOWS 42 AKIN

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CURRICULUM VITAE DIGITAL SKILLS EDUCATION University of Waterloo - Cambridge, Canada — Bachelor of Architectural Studies SEPTEMBER 2020 - PRESENT Lund University - Lund, Sweden — Exchange Student, Master of Architectural Studies AUGUST 2023 - JANUARY 2024 Old Scona Academic High School - Edmonton, Canada — Alberta Diploma SEPTEMBER 2017 - JUNE 2020

WORK EXPERIENCE WXY Architecture & Urban Design, New York - Architectural Intern MAY 2023 - AUG 2023 Perkins & Will, Vancouver - Student Intern Designer SEPT 2022 - DEC 2022 Wallman Architects, Toronto - Architectural Assistant JAN 2022 - MAY 2022

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Adobe Premiere Pro Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper Enscape Lumion Revit BIM360 Autocad Microsoft Suite Bluebeam Revu

ANALOG SKILLS Hand Drafting Model Making Laser Cutting

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

CNC Milling

Speechdojo, Nonprofit Organization, Edmonton — Graphic Designer and Videographer JULY 2020 - MAY 2022

3D Printing

RootUp Organization, Edmonton - Graphic Designer SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021

ACHIEVEMENTS

AWANA Christian Youth Outreach Program, North Edmonton Alliance Church — Group Leader and Secretary SEPTEMBER 2015 - MAY 2020

President’s Scholarship University of Waterloo

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Academic Honours with Distinction Award - Old Scona Academic High School

F_RMLab Design and Fabrication Group, Waterloo Architecture, Waterloo— Member SEPT - DEC 2021 Old Scona Academic High School Graduation Council, Edmonton— Executive member MAY 2019 - JUNE 2020 North Edmonton Alliance Church’s Youth Group Committee, Edmonton — Chairman MAY 2016 - JUNE 2020

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Woodworking

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JUNE 2018, 2019, 2020 Honourable Mention - Arch8 “The Callow” Competition DECEMBER 2022

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W X Y architecture + urban design 25 Park Place, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10007 Tel 212.219.1953 Fax 212.274.1953 Web wxystudio.com

Principals Claire Weisz Mark Yoes Layng Pew Adam Lubinsky

Tom Offord Senior Associate WXY Architecture + Urban Design 25 Park Place, Level 5 New York, NY, 10007 September 20, 2023 To Whom It May Concern, I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Aaron Wong, who was a valued member of our team at WXY Architecture + Urban Design. During his internship with our firm, Aaron consistently demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and a personable demeanor that made him an asset to the teams he worked on.

One of Aaron's strengths was his ability to assist in the development of Design Development and Construction Document stage drawings for various projects. His attention to detail, Revit proficiency, and thoughtful interpretation of feedback and direction improved the accuracy and quality of the drawings he worked on. Aaron's proficiency with software tools such as Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite was instrumental to his success here.

Aaron's independent model-making skills were also impressive. He demonstrated a knack for transforming abstract design concepts into well executed models. His craftsmanship and creative approach to model making not only aided in our design process but also served as effective communication tools when presenting our ideas to clients. Additionally, Aaron's collegial manner and teamwork were exceptional, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where ideas flowed freely.

Aaron Wong is a skilled and personable professional who exhibited great promise in his role at WXY. His technical proficiency, particularly in the use of design software, his ability to contribute effectively to project development, and his exceptional model-making skills set him apart. I have no doubt that he will continue to excel in his future endeavors and be an asset to any organization fortunate enough to have him on their team. He has our wholehearted recommendation.

Sincerely, Tom Offord WXY architecture + urban design

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Date: 1.9.2023

Aaron Wong

Re: Letter of reference

To whom it may concern, Aaron worked in our Vancouver studio for a duration of approximately 3 months. During his term he joined our team on the Brentwood project; a complicated 1.5 million sf development with office, civic, retail, and residential tenures.

Aaron has a strong work ethic, excellent rigor, and is a quick learner; as demonstrated with his project delivery through a platform that was new to him (REVIT). He has very good verbal and graphic-communications skills; and is an excellent team player. He is proactive, and inquisitive; asking questions when clarity is required. This is a critical character trait that is important for growth, and it will serve him well as he continues to develop in his career.

I would highly recommend him for future placement at work terms.

Sincerely,

Joshua Rudd Senior Design, Project manager Perkins&Will

1220 Homer Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y5 www.perkinswill.com

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June 1st, 2022 Employment Reference Letter for Aaron Wong

Re: June 1st, 2022

Whom1it May Concern, Reference Letter for Aaron Wong , Employment 2022 Re: ToJune st

I would like to recommend Aaron Wong as a candidate for a position with your organization. In his position as Architectural Assistant, Aaron was employed at our firm from January 2022 – May 2022. During that time, he worked a variety of mid,Employment and high‐rise residential projects located the City of Toronto; primarily, he was Re: iton Reference Letterinfor Aaron Wong To Whom May Concern, involved in design development and the preparation of Marketing drawings including unit plan design and I would like to layouts, recommend Aaronand Wong a candidate a position with your organization. In his position as marketing Rezoning Siteas Plan Approval for drawings.

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He is a great team member, involved in design development and the preparation of Marketing drawings including unit plan design and curiosity, To Whom it May Concern, willing and wanting to learn and contributing positively to our work environment. He utilized his abilities, marketing layouts, Rezoning andbenefit Site Plan Approval drawings. and positive attitude to the of the projects and project team he was involved in. He has a great design

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Sincerely, If you would care to contact me directly, I would be more than happy to provide a personal and more in‐depth recommendation.

Aaron has been more than capable and extremely conscientious in all his tasks. He is a gre Wallman Architects

willing and wanting to learn and contributing positively to our work environment. He utiliz Sincerely, and positive attitude to the benefit of the projects and project team he was involved in. He sense and quickly adapted to the challenges of the work. He would be an asset to any emp Wallman Architects him for any endeavour he chooses to pursue. He moved on from our office to continue his education and we wish him well in all his future efforts.

Michael Panacci 416‐340‐1870 ext 227

If you would care to contact me directly, I would be more than happy to provide a persona recommendation.

Michael Panacci 416‐340‐1870 ext 227

Sincerely, 117 Peter Street, Suite 208 Toronto, ON M5V 0M3 t: 416 340 1870 www.wallmanarchitects.com

Wallman Architects

117 Peter Street, Suite 208 Toronto, ON M5V 0M3 t: 416 340 1870 www.wallmanarchitects.com

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01 SPECTRA TRANSITIONAL HOUSING APRIL 2023 RHINO / ILLUSTRATOR / PHOTOSHOP / INDESIGN

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The Fairway Station transit area is influenced by unique factors and challenges. The Vanier neighbourhood has relatively affordable housing, but half the community in unsuitable/unaffordable housing conditions, and suffers from pockets of unfriendly and unapproachable spaces.

Spectra aims to tackle some of these issue present within the Fairway area by offering transitional, support, and social housing options for a wide spectrum of individuals who would benefit from services and spaces to transition back into independent and responsible living. Being steps away from the LRT station positions this housing in a highly activate and public space, which will help encourage growth not only between residents, but more importantly connect these people to the greater community.

The building itself is designed in a way to empower and provide agency to individuals, with units designed specifically to target users that fall within the spectrum of housing outlined earlier. Another spectrum of personal and communal agency varies as one goes up or down the building, all to support growth and foster a sense of community and belonging. Ultimately, the hope is that with support, these residents can eventually reintegrate back into society and give back to the community in a greater act of reciprocity.

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4-5F UNIT TYPE SOCIAL HOUSING

INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND ARE PREPARING TO LIVE INDEPENDANTLY WITHOUT SUPERVISION OR ARE IN A LOW-INCOME SITUATION

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SUPPORT HOUSING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE WELL ALONG SUPPORT & TRAINING PROGRAMS AND ARE CAPABLE OF PARTICIPATING IN A CO-LIVING SITUATION

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TRANSITONAL HOUSING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH SOME SUPPORT & REHABILITATION BUT REQUIRE SUPERVISION AND CHECKUPS IN A CO-LIVING SITUATION

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TYPICAL SOCIAL UNIT 1:50

TYPICAL SUPPORT UNIT 1:50

TYPICAL TRANSITIONAL UNIT 1:50

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5th FLOOR PRIVATE EXTENDED SPACE

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SUPPORT

3rd FLOOR UNIT & FLOOR COMMON SPACE

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

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G.R. REFUGE

02 GUADALUPE RIVER REFUGE JUSTICE & REHABILITATION NOVEMBER 2022 / COMPETITION RHINO / ENSCAPE / ILLUSTRATOR / PHOTOSHOP / INDESIGN > IN COLLABORATION WITH ANDREW MCDONALD > HONORABLE MENTION IN ARCH8 “THE CALLOW” COMPETITION

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The Guadalupe River Refuge rethinks the American penitentiary system from one that is based in punishment to one that is based on wellbeing and education. This site is based North of San Antonio, Texas, by the Guadalupe River. This site was chosen because Texas’s juvenile system is currently nearing total collapse, with juveniles facing harsh living conditions.

Having the site organized like a campus allows for the juveniles to have a “commute” to their daily activies where the planned circulation will take them through native vegetation and natural breezeways coming from the dam. A humane approach is used in the design, focusing on the wellbeing and development of the juvenile. Spaces are more generous so not to trigger any anxiety or fear, and warm and neutral materials are used across all the buildings. Direct visual access to outdoors are available in all rooms and buildings and access to water on site exist to instill peace and a sense of respite for the juveniles.

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MAJOR PROGRAMMING

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CLASSROOMS FINE ARTS SPACE LIBRARY COMPUTER LAB

CAFETERIA SPACE KITCHEN GAREN/ORCHARD WATERFRONT SPACE

DANCE STUDIO SPORTS FIELD GYMNNASIUM PLAYGROUND

JUVENILE RESIDENCES STAFF RESIDENCES DOCTOR’S OFFICE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE

PARKING LOT RECEPTION OFFICES CONFERENCE ROOM SECURITY OFFICE

DESIGN PRINCIPLES

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REACTIVATING FAIRWAY

03 REACTIVATING FAIRWAY URBAN MASTERPLANNING FEBRUARY 2023 RHINO / ENSCAPE / ILLUSTRATOR / PHOTOSHOP / INDESIGN > IN COLLABORATION WITH BRIANNA KLEI, NATHAN CHOI, AND NAYA SANCHEZ

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The Waterloo Region’s ION LRT system is a recently completed rapid transit system for the greater municipality.

Regional authorities are looking to future planning and strategies to develop strong transit oriented design along this LRT corridor and its various stops. Fairway station is the terminus station along the track, currently servicing a large shopping mall and other plazes and strip malls. This neighbourhood development vision seeks to transform the neighbourhood and commercial area around the station into a vibrant multigeneration community. These design principles guide the project’s development: 1. Develop Fairway into a transportation and community hub 2. Create substantial connectivity between surrounding communities and the central hub for both pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

3. Construct safe, direct, and convenient pedestrian access to all amenities.

4. Establish a multi-generational diverse community where residents are encouraged to linger and socialize.

5. Provide ample support for the Indigenous community in the surrounding area.

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IMPROVING CIRCULATION DEFINING STREETS AS LIVING SPACES - A STAGE WHERE PEOPLE”S LIVES PLAY OUT LOCAL ROAD

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DESIGN STRATEGIES & STREET HIERARCHY BUFFERING BETWEEN VEHICLE, CYCLIST, AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC

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RAISED SPEED TABLES TO CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED

OPTIMIZED ACCESSIBILITY FOR WHEELCHAIRS & STROLLERS

ATERIAL ROAD

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04 [DYS] ORDER MUSEUM & EXHIBITION JUNE 2022 / COMPETITION RHINO / LUMION / ILLUSTRATOR / PHOTOSHOP / INDESIGN > IN COLLABORATION WITH LYDIA XIA AND JENNY CHEN > SUBMITTED TO BEE BREEDERS MUSEUM OF EMOTIONS COMPETITION

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A museum that hosts architectural experimentations and moments as the work of an exhibition. The two halls explore Chaos and Calm as architectural drivers. The design questions architectural organizations, geometries, and ideas of order and disorder through a socio-political lens.

What does a calm space afford us?

What does a chaotic space take from us?

Can architecture truly be driven by chaos or is that notion contradictory?

Is there an intersection of order and disorder, calm and chaos.

Can one be found in the other?

The spaces play with factors that include light, circulation, viewpoints, planes of a wall, floor, and thresholds to manifest both emotions in tectonic experiences.

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Light Filtraton

Organized Linear Geometries

OUTLOOK A Choice of Space

The Garden

The Church

The Bathhouse

Neutral Reception Circulation

BSTACLES

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Planes of a Wall

Landscaped Terrace Ground Surfaces

Colonnade Labyrinth

Invisible Thresholds

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PROFESSIONAL WORK

PROFESSIONAL WORK WXY ARCHITECTURE + URBAN DESIGN

PROJECT: HITHER HILLS BATHHOUSE EARLY SCHEMATIC MODEL ITERATIONS

PROJECT: JONES BEACH EAST BATHHOUSE SPRAY PARK IN COLLABORATION WITH VARIOUS WXY TEAM MEMBERS

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Various modelmaking projects completed during my internship at WXY Studio. Models were used to aid with design development and presentation material. this work was done in parallel to drafting work done in Revit/Rhino to develop drawing sets.

TOOLS: RHINO / LASERCUTTING / HAND MODELLING MODEL DIMENSIONS: 0.7m x 0.4m [1/128 scale]

TOOLS: RHINO / LASERCUTTING /3D PRINTING / HAND MODELLING MODEL DIMENSIONS: 1.2m x 0.5m [1/128 scale]

VOLUME 4 PROJECT: ROCHESTER AQUEDUCT PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN COLLABORATION WITH VARIOUS WXY TEAM MEMBERS

2023 TOOLS: RHINO / LASERCUTTING / 3D PRINTING/ HAND MODELLING MODEL DIMENSIONS: 2.6m x 0.8m [1/64 scale]

> WORKING MODEL HAD THE OPTION TO CONFIGURE BETWEEN EXISTING ROAD BED CONDITION AND PROPOSED DESIGNS

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RESEARCH & FABRICATION AUGUST 2022 RHINO / GRASSHOPPER / LASERCUTTING > IN COLLABORATION WITH LYDIA XIA

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The Chinese Garden window is an architectural element that possesses functional purposes of providing light, ventilation, and framing views. However, it also has experiential and ideological purpose in composing a sequential unfolding narrative. These complex windows have cultural, historical, and artistic significance that has been lost in modern landscape architecture. Contemporary design seeks to return to an ideology grounded in the built environment’s connection with nature. To inherit the tradition of Chinese window design and to understand the principles behind that design are both integral parts of this return to the natural environment.

This exploration investigates the origins of these Chinese garden window designs with the intention to recreate, further elaborate, and reestablish them within contemporary contexts. After initial analysis, the project turns towards parametric models of pattern generation and digital fabrication methods to improve efficiency and add complexity.

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PHASE 1: HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION

The first phase of the report outlines the background research conducted to understand and distill the broad history of Chinese garden windows. Relevant research was divided into 2 parts that hone in on design motivations and intentions behind this typology.

PART 1: STUDY OF CHINESE GARDEN DESIGN

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Origins Spiritual philosophies Fengshui Painting & Poetry Composition & Design Strategies

The scope of the windows investigated in this exploration includes those in the private gardens from the Qing Dynasty, located in Southern Chinese cities. These cities located next to the Yangtse River (Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Yangzhou) embraced milder climates and lush vegetation which produced gardens with archetypal walls pierced with openings and screens that prioritized the views of landscapes.

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PHASE 2: PARAMETRIC RECREATION Three styles of garden window were chosen for deeper analysis. These styles represent some of the more commonly found window types and cover varied categories of type and form.

ICE CRACK STYLE

FLOWER STYLE

ANTIQUE LATTICE STYLE

DIGITAL ANALYSIS & ITERATION USING GRASSHOPPER

PHASE 3: FABRICATION The final phase of the investigation was taking the digitally created designs and iterations of the three windows chosen and lasercutting the frames from several materials. Initial tests were done with millboard sheets, then basswood sheets, and finally MDF wood for the final fabricated windows. Various tests on sizing and thicknesses were conducted to find a suitable feel and look.

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AKIN

06 AKIN FURNITURE DESIGN APRIL 2023 / COMPETITION RHINO / LUMION / WOODWORKING MACHINERY > IN COLLABORATION WITH LYDIA XIA AND ANDREW MCDONALD > SUBMITTED TO THE “KENGO KUMA & HIGASHIKAWA” KAGU DESIGN COMPETITION

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With the increased frequency of social isolation and physical confinement due to the COVID pandemic, technology has taken over our ability to create deep, intimate, and memorable moments with the outside.

AKIN attempts to envision a lifestyle that reclaims our precious connections with others and with the natural environment. It creates an opportunity for people to slow down, take our time, and cultivate intimacy through open air activities. The unique form of AKIN allows for users to sit facing each other, without barriers, creating a space of connection in what was previously empty.

Designed for easy assembly, AKIN celebrates wood craft and joinery, becoming a versatile piece of furniture that can adapt to any situation. It is made with simple plywood to form six pieces that can be disassembled, transported, and reassembled. Two long pieces are joined with dovetail connections to create a surface that can slide in and out. Four identical support pieces provide flexible legs, backrests, and activity surfaces. AKIN acts as a chair, a bench, a table, and an intimate space.

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KEYWORDS GUIDING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: OPEN AIR

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SECNARIOS OF USE + FINAL RENDERED SEATING

Because the competition design was developed only digitally, complex iterations were created more liberally and with less of an intent of physical fabrication past developing a digital model. When deciding to fabricate it, the difficulty of translating into a physical medium given the real-world constraints of materials, physics, and wood-working resources became apparent.

Test models needed to be created to begin understanding the real-world physics and mechanics of a bench, and after several iterations and consultations, a modified design was made while maintaining the original core design principles.

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THANK YOU!

AARON WONG

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