Ai Jia Wang | Waterloo Architecture | 2024

selected work 2022 - 2024 a curation of my academic and personal projects

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portfolio AI JIA WANG

HELLO!

This is Ai Jia Wang,

I am currently an undergraduate second-year student at the University of Waterloo. Seeking job opportunities from Sept to Dec of 2024.

I’m captivated by the narrative of the building through its inhabitors, the material expression and the atmosphere it frames. I’m fascinated by how architecture can create a great impact on the neighbourhood and the environment, yet at the same time, the vibrant culture and community arouse its existence.

Driven by the pursuit of sustainable design, I always seek innovative methods to maximize the benefits in the long term.

Outside of Architecture, I love painting, visiting museums, and exploring the hidden corners around the city.

This portfolio is a curation of personal and academic work.

PERSONAL DETAIL

Name: Ai Jia Wang

Address: 18 24455 61 Ave, Langley, British Columbia, Canada V2Y 0R4

Born: 2004 Sex: Female Age: 20

Personal Interest : I like to do live sketchings and watercolor paintings. I’m currently building a collection of watercolor polarids of places I’ve visited.

EDUCATION

Post-Secondary:

Secondary:

University of Waterloo Honours of Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.A.S) co-op

Langley Fundamental Middle and Secondary School

From 2022 - present

From 2017 - 22

EMPLOYMENT

Company:

HDR, Henningson, Durham and Richardson, Inc.

655 Tyee Road, Victoria BC

From Jan 2024 - Apr 24

Job Criteria: Working with licensed architects, assisting and initiatiing design proposals. Proficiently using modeling and rendering sofeware like Rhino, Enscape and Adobe Suite to visulize and explore design concepts. With efficent time management skill, was able to facilitate work force across offices both in Victoria and Vancouver location.

\\ Organize information into design proposals through iteractive sketching, modeling, diagramming, and rendering.

\\ Produce coordinated design and construction drawings, documents, and summary specifications.

\\ Conduct material research and prepare material boards and samples for review.

\\ Engage the life of the Studio through task forces, events, and research.

The Duke of Edinburgh International Awards - Bronze/Silver ACHIVEMENTS

University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship Recipent

B.C Ministry of Education - B.C Achievement Scholarship

SKILL

Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Rhino

Enscape

Vray

Revit

Physical modeling using Laser Cutting, CNC and 3D Printing

Fluent in English and Mandarin

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Victoria Park Pedestrian Bridge

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Janurary-Feburary / 2023

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Victorial Park, Kitchener, Ontario Isabel Ochoa Rick Andrighetti

The Pedestrian Bridge is located in Victoria Park, the oldest park in downtown Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It hosts numerous events and festivities as a center of community gathering space. The form of the bridge is inspired by photo frames and illustrates the concept of capturing moments of memories and the embodiment of the spirit of enjoying the moment, with a very simple repeating rhythm and minor shift of change creating an asymmetrical elegant form, the motif of the project as how to diglect less to tell more. The bridge uses weathering steel for durability and as an aesthetic choice, as the red-ish colour of the oxidizing coating perfectly blends into natural sight, especially during the fall season.

It has 360 equivalent uninterrupted views of the surrounding site and an undisturbed straight path through the 30m bridge length. It is accommodated with a viewpoint facing east-south in addition to the original path, where the bench is provided for resting and peacefully enjoying the tranquil sight.

Under Bridge Support System

-HSS Decking support (W-10 cm)

-Two side support weathering steel beams (W-40 cm, H-30 cm)

-Weathering steel beams bracing (80 cm apart)

1. Weathering Metal Frame Structure Welded with Weathering Steel Canopy Framgments

2. Weathering Steel Hand Rail

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5. Weathering Steel Under Bridge Structure

6. Concrete Fundation

W-7 cm Wooden Decking

Wooden Curved Bench

Weathering Steel Frames and Under Bridge Support System Connection 10 cm Hand Rail spacing (H-110 cm)

06 ON THE BRIDGE VIEW

The Reflective Archive Museum 02 /

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October-December / 2023

Museum

Individual

Toronto, Ontario

Lola Sheppard Val Rynnimeri

The archive museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and knowledge preservation, seamlessly blending modern architectural principles with the solemnity of its archival purpose. Its exterior façade, clad in materials such as glass and mirrors over the original red brick cladding, reflects a contemporary aesthetic, symbolizing transparency and accessibility.

01 EXTERIOR VIEW - APPROACHING

Preliminary research has been done for better understanding and familiarize the objects to ensure the best presentation and preservation methods in the museum. (03)

The main exhibition halls are designed with versatility in mind, featuring modular display units and climatecontrolled environments that safeguard delicate artifacts and documents.

(04-a) State-of-the-art HVAC systems maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels, ensuring the longterm preservation of the archive’s contents.

A. Tilted hanging mirror

According to Russian tradition it is not acceptable to cut off a person’s body while looking into the mirror and it was considered extreme valuable due to its rarity therefore mirrors were tend to hang high on the wall then tilted to view the whole body while viewing.

B. Glass display cabinet

Use to mostly store handheld or small size mirror. They are placed on a tilted acrylic board with support so to create the illusion of the mirror floating in the air

C. Glass display shelf

It is a steel cased display shelf, which is 2.0m in length and 0.45 m in depth for displaying fragile or broken artifacts that need to be placed down. It is supported by steel arms fixed on the wall.

04-b EXAMPLES OF DISPLAY METHODS

1. Etruscan bronze mirror with Wooden handle

Roman bronze mirror

Gilt-wood mercury mirror

Japanese bronze mirror in wooden case

Broken Chinese bronze mirror

Etruscan bronze mirror

Chinese bronze mini portable mirror

Obsidian stone mirror

Venice mercury mirror

bronze mirror

Greek caryatid mirror

Egypt bronze mirror

Chinese Bronze Mirror sets

Displaying front and back carving of the mirror) 14. Types of Handheld Mirrors (Left to Right)

Standard handheld with handle attached

With knob on the back side and attach strings to hang on clothing

Double hand cupping the mirror

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05 GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FLOOR PLAN

The museum’s design also incorporates sustainable practices, with energy-efficient lighting and renewable materials utilized throughout the building. Landscaped outdoor areas provide tranquil settings for contemplation and leisure, enhancing the overall visitor experience.

03 / Urban Garden Library

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March-April / 2023

Toronto, Ontario

Isabel Ochoa Rick Andrighetti

Nestled amidst Toronto’s bustling cityscape, the urban garden library emerges as a verdant oasis, seamlessly integrating green spaces with architectural innovation. Its exterior façade combines sleek lines with eco-friendly materials, such as sustainable clay rods, as an entirety envelops wraps the glass facade of the building, creating this double envelop system that improves cooling/ventilation as well as shading for interior temperature/ lighting maintenance to preserve book collections. (a) Community spaces within the library include multipurpose rooms for workshops, meetings, and cultural events, as well as a café that overlooks the central floor garden, encouraging visitors to linger and engage with one another. Accessibility features, including an elevator and sizeable single-level reading space, ensure that the library is inclusive and welcoming to all members of the community.

The library’s main reading rooms and study areas are thoughtfully arranged to maximize the integration of garden space. This fosters a sense of connection with nature while providing quiet spaces for reflection and study. Flexible seating arrangements accommodate both individual readers and group discussions, promoting collaboration and intellectual exchange.

02 SITE PLAN

04 INTERIOR VIEW

07 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

ROOF TOP PLAN

04 / Off-Grid Sustainable Micro-Oasis

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July-August / 2023

Sustainable Housing Nicole Leng

Vancouver,British Columbia

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It is a living pavilion that aims to provide a circular life cycle for the whole structure. We choose to use all locally sourced materials and an alternative substitute for wall insulationMycelium insulation panels. Through a carefully controlled and sustainable process, the mycelium forms a dense and resilient network within the panel, and the use of natural material actively reduces energy consumption, leading to lower carbon emissions and a more minor ecological impact. Other ecological sustainable methods including, grey water filtration, rainwater collection, and solar panels are intergrated to minimize environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency, just like the Arrietty from Ghinli who learned their way of living by borrowing and honouring their surrounding.

1. 38 mm by 89 mm Wood stud 250 mm Mycelium Insulation Ventilation space Roof sheathing Solar Panels

4. 13 mm Gypsum Board 220 mm Mycelium Insulation Vapour Barrier 13 mm OSB 18 mm Rigid Insulation Draining and Venting Cavity Vertical Yakisuki Timber Cladding (Fire-retartant)

5. Wood Floor Assembly

6. Cavity Insulation

2. Mushroom Harvesting Panels

3. Sliding Double Glazed Window

7. Concrete Block Elevation Post

8. Concrete Footing

The kitchen is equipped with energy-efficient appliances and a composting system to minimize waste, while the bathroom incorporates watersaving fixtures and a greywater recycling system that nourishes the surrounding landscape.(04)

03 SUN DIAGRAM

04 GREY WATER TREATMENT DIAGRAM

Inside, the living spaces are designed with flexibility and comfort in mind, featuring multifunctional furniture and minimalist décor that accentuates the connection to nature.

07 GROUND FLOOR PLAN 08 LOFT FLOOR PLAN

Rippling 05 /

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Feburary / 2023

Physical Modeling

Shavonne Wu

Jessica Wang

Meave Wang N/A

Linda Zhang

CNC miling

Casting Photography

The model begins with digital design, where intricate ripple patterns are meticulously crafted using Rhino 3D modelling. CNC milling brings the digital design to life, carving out the ripple patterns from high-density foam blocks. Once the foam mold is prepared, it serves as the negative space into which liquid concrete is carefully poured and cured to cast out

The final concrete model stands as a testament to architectural craftsmanship, combining the robustness of concrete with the delicate beauty of organic patterns. Its tactile qualities invite exploration of the contrast between texture and fluid movement, while its visual allure captivates viewers with its dynamic play of light and shadow across the rippled surfaces.

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November-December / 2022

Cambridge, Ontario Fiona Lim Tung

A community art studio hosted by a local artist for the purpose of fostering community engagement and oneness. It settles near the Grand River of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Close to the Cambridge Pollinator Preserve, the site is a pristine landscape with abundant fresh water, wildlife, and forests. To protect and minimize the disturbance of the area, designs were heavily based on the existing landscape by creating alteration/shifting forms that integrate the structure within the defined living components. The form could be divided into three main sections - public (studio), semi-public (living room/kitchen) and private (bedroom), which interlock with each other to create thresholds for a seamless transition into consecutive spaces without physical obstacles.

03 SECTION A

04 SECTION B

05 ELEVATION A

06 ELEVATION B

02 ASSEMBLE INSTRUCTION

Inspired by the traditional Chinese wood hinges, it comprises just two rectangular frames and a round wood plate to complete the stool without a single screw or nail. Taking advantage of wood’s flexibility, you can bend to an extend, and by sliding and inserting the key, the stool would be complete. There are multiple ways of functionalizing the parts or as a whole. It could be put together as a standard 45 cm height stool or a shorter 36 cm stool, which also can be turned into a coffee table or shelf. The stool plate can also be singly used for plating, as shown in the illustration on the left.(01)