[OUTDATED] Alessia Sciardi | Portfolio Fall 2023 | Waterloo Architecture

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ALESSIA SCIARDI FALL 2023

Hello!

My name is Alessia I am a second-year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture.

My interest in architecture lies in creating spaces driven by emotion and the interrelationship of psychology and the built environment. I am particularly inspired and motivated by ways we can use holistic design approaches to foster community, sustianable practices and improve quality of life.

I am seeking a 4-month work opportunity January through April 2024 to develop my skills further and gain new experience in the realm of architecture and design.

e. asmsciar@uwaterloo.ca t. 647 986 7044

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Education University of Waterloo School of Architecture

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Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours Co-op | September 2022 - present

Richview Collegiate Institute Summa Cum Laude Graduate | September 2018 - June 2022

Experience Architectural Design Intern DeBortoli Design Inc | Toronto, ON | June 2023 - August 2023 Created drawing sets and renderings for new build/renovation projects Participated on site investigations, final general reviews and tender walks Completed design tender packages and record drawings

Graphics Editor

galt. Publication | Cambridge, ON | January 2023 - present Collaborated with a team to develop a graphic narrative and determine the appropriate visual elements for each story Design page layouts and graphics for print and digital publications

Retail Associate American Eagle Outfitters | Etobicoke, ON | May 2023 - September 2023 Provided excelent customer service while helping reach daily sales goals Built strong customer rapport by assisting to their specefic needs

Co-Founder & Co-Editor in Chief Meshroom Magazine | Remote | December 2020 - August 2022 Directed and managed a team of 30 writers, designers and editors located across the world Oversaw the editorial process, from concept to final print/online publication Facilitated team meetings to promote communication & collaboration

Head Graphic Designer The Richview Voice | Etobicoke, ON | December 2019 - June 2022 Designed and assembled graphics on newspaper spreads for publishing Managed and directed a team of 8 other graphic designers

Distinctions Presidents Entrance Scholarship, 90-94.9% admission average University of Waterloo Excellent Academic Standing, maintained 80%+ average University of Waterloo

Skills Digital Rhinoceros 3D AutoCAD Basic Revit Enscape Sketch Up Adobe Indesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Suite

Analog Hand Drafting Model Making Sketching CNC Milling 3D Printng Laser Cutting Ceramics

Interests Collaging Upcycling Zines Photography Dance

Languages English (fluent) French (fluent) Italian (limited)

Honours Certificate of Bilingual Studies (French Immersion) Richview Collegiate Institute Visual Arts Profciency Award, highest academic standing Richview Collegiate Institute

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October 2, 2023

To whom it may concern, DeBortoli Design Inc. is a wholly owned Canadian architectural design firm, comprised of young and dynamic individuals specializing in architectural, interior design, building science, and project management. Our firm has over 25 years of experience within the design field.

We offer all staff the opportunity to work independently on projects from start to finish, as this will help them develop the knowledge to handle the various complexities of architecture.

I have worked with Alessia Sciardi and supervised her contribution to the firm from June 5th to August 31, 2023.

Alessia has demonstrated a diligent work ethic and an eagerness to learn the many facets of architecture.

She was able to work independently with my guidance on a variety of projects.

She has an understanding of the design process from preliminary site investigation through to general site review.

Alessia has demonstrated a passion for this profession and will excel in her pursuit of further studies.

John DeBortoli, OAA, BCIN, B.Arch., B.Tech.Arch.Sci. President, DeBortoli Design Inc.

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Table of Contents

Encircle

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Healer’s House

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Bloom

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Outback Oasis

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Encircle

Library & creation centre Course: 1B Design Studio | Winter 2023 Media: Rhinoceros 7, Enscape, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop Supervisor(s): Isabel Ochoa, David Correa

The Encircle located off Davies Ave, in Toronto's East end aims to address the high concentration of artists in the area who lack sufficient space and affordable studio spaces. The resident artist program offers a temporary studio space for up to 3 artists wokring in the disciplines of painting & drawing, textiles and installation. The studio is accompanied with a double height gallery space as an opportunity for the artists to showcase their work. The library also brings people together to learn, fostering a sense of community and providing a space for knowledge, sharing and artistic exploration.

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1. Check Out 2. Reading Room 3. Computer Lab 4. Administration 5. Washrooms 6. Classroom

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7. Gallery

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8. Outdoor Gallery 9. Meeting Room 10. Lounge

2F Plan

11. Resident Artist Studio

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GF Plan

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Public Circulation

Artist Circulation

Sectional Perspective

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Sectional Perspective

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Washing station in the resident art studio is at a low height of 32" with 8" knee clearence for wheelchair users to have access to.

Desks in the resident artist studio can be moved to different heights to accommodate any artist with any certain needs that is renting out the makerspace.

Accessibility Diagram

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The curved walls throughout the building make it easier for people with visual and mobility impairments to navigate the space by promoting natural circulation patterns.

The central atrium space has large walkways providing a clear and unobstructed path for people with mobility & visual impairments, allowing them to navigate the space safely.

Atrium Vignette

Resident Artist Studio Vignette

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Healer’s House

Studio Residence for the Community Course: 1A Design Studio | Fall 2022 Media: Rhinoceros 7, Adobe Illustrator Supervisor: Fiona Lim Tung

The Healer’s House is a residence located in Riverbluffs Park in Cambridge, ON. It is occupied by a naturopath who offers herbal medicinal treatments to the community. The house features an apothecary shop that stocks an array of herbs and plants, which are grown in the on-site greenhouse and garden. Visitors are able to source their desired herbs from the on-site gardens and utilize the public kitchen to create custom formulas, salves, oils, and creams. More than just a healing center, The Healer’s House fosters a sense of community and collaboration, as people come together to work towards optimal health and well-being with the use of medicinal plants native to the region of the site which the house is situated on.

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Section Sectional Perspective Perspective

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Bloom

2023 CISC Architectural Student Design Competition Course: 1B Building Construction | Winter 2023 Media: Rhinoceros 7, Enscape, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop Supervisor: Terri Meyer Boake Collaborator: Madeleine Earl

Bloom, a proposal for a new outdoor performance stage and canopy at Lakedown Ranch on Cowichan Lake is a unique and inspired structure that pays homage to the history of the site. The structure offers a new, more suitable performance area for the various music festivals which take place on the site. The design is inspired by the 1960s hippy movement and its influence on music history, creating a performance space that is both nostalgic and modern. The repeating pattern of the curved steel members are derived from the flower power era during the movement. Bloom becomes a place of gathering and inspiration through the power of music.

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Varsteel Ldt. Lake Cowichan

Vancouver Island map with site location and relationship to steel manufacturer

Wall Section

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Site Plan

Roof Plan

Floor Plan

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Geodesic Dome Hub Connector

HSS Round Sandwich Knife Plate

Structural Axonometric

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Outback Oasis

Off grid passive house Course: 1B Environmental Design | Winter 2023 Media: Rhinoceros 7, Enscape, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop Supervisor: Anna Beznogova Collaborator: Madeleine Earl

The Outback Oasis is a 2-person residence located close to Mount Isa’s underground mines in Australia, providing both living and workspace for a geologist and lapidarist who study and utilize a diverse range of minerals and crystals from the nearby mines. Given the semi-arid climate of the area, the residence employs numerous passive measures to cope with the hot summers and wet winters. The building was constructed to endure Australia’s warm climate, with careful consideration given to factors such as orientation, window placement, and materials used to ensure ample rainwater collection and energy saving strategies.

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Site Plan

West Elevation

East Elevation

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Roof Plan

Context Plan

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1. Entry 2. Kitchen

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3. Living Room

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4. Bedroom 5. Laundry

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6. Washroom 9

7. Courtyard 8. Geologist Study 9. Lapidary Studio 10. Maintenance Closet

Ground Plan

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Sustainability Diagrams

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1. Rainwater Collection System

RAINWATER

2. Compost Toilet System 3. Solar Power System

RESEVOIR

RESEVOIR

80µ FILTER

SAND FILTER PUMP

MAIN TANK

LINTEL SET INTO RAMMED EARTH

SLIDING TRACKS

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FLUSH TOILET

DOUBLE GLAZED GLASS VENTILATION SEPARATOR WATER

ALUMINIUM WINDOW SILL

DOUBLE HUNG WINDOW

BIO CHAMBER

DRAINAGE LAYER

DRAINAGE

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SOLAR PANELS INVERTER

CHARGE CONVERTER

AC APPLIANCES BATTERIES

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COLOURBOND STEEL ROOF RIDGE CAP FLASHING GASKETED FASTENER

INTERIOR WYTHE CONNECTOR 200mm INTERIOR WYTHE RAMMED EARTH CAVITY 100mm ROCKWOOL INSULATION 200MM EXTERIOR WYTHE RAMMED EARTH SEALANT

VERTICAL REINFORCING HORIZONTAL REINFORCING

CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB VAPOUR BARRIER COMPACTED CRUSHED STONE DRAINAGE MAT 100mm WEEPING TILE FREE DRAINING BACKFILL CONCRETE FOOTING Wall Detail

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Thank you for your time asmsciar@uwaterloo.ca 647 986-7044