DESIGN PORTFOLIO
ALISON YU
2022
hi, i’m alison!
I am currently in my third year at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture.
I am constantly influenced by the world around me as it develops and grows, and am driven to take part in an industry that constantly evolves in the way spatial design does. With every new skill learned and new opportunity taken, I hope to someday create spaces that protect, inspire, and form a sense of unity among people. To me, it is equally important to creat spaces that hold meaning and value to a variety of different people as it is to create a beautiful space. They go hand in hand.
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curriculum vitae (647) 262 1157 a63yu@uwaterloo.ca 2809-89 Dunfield Avenue Toronto, ON M4S 0A4
SKILLS
SOFTWARE
Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Lightroom Rhinoceros 3D AutoCAD Revit Enscape V-Ray Render
ANALOG
Visual Arts Model Making Photography Hand Drafting
INTERESTS Photography Painting Taekwondo Baking Cooking Fashion Media
DISTINCTIONS +
PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
admissions average of 9090.49%
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS + developed time management and organizational skills throughout years in school and on councils + cultivated teamwork, coordination, and leadership skills in years of camp counselling and co-op opportunities + communication and interpersonal skills developed from retail and professional work
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 2019 - PRESENT | CAMBRIDGE, ON Candidate for Bachelor’s of Architecture Studies Degree Honours Co-op Program
ST. ROBERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2015-2019 | THORNHILL, ON
Ontario Secondary School Diploma | Honour Roll
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE BARON NELSON ARCHITECTS INC. | JUNIOR INTERN ARCHITECT OCT 2021 - DEC 2021 | TORONTO, ON + quickly adapted to a fast paced work environment + learned and developed skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and Enscape to create renders, lay out sheets, and edit drawings and arrange units + coordinated items for consultants via email and meetings + developed collaborative and teamworking skills by working with the team and external consultants
SPORTING LIFE HILLCREST | SALES ASSOCIATE SEPT 2018 - MAY 2019 | THORNHILL, ON + developed interpersonal skills by communicating with customers in order to assist product needs + practiced precision and cleanliness by maintaining the store front to attract customers + created meaningful relationships with colleagues, improving teamwork and coordination
JUNG KO TAEKWONDO | CAMP COUNSELLOR JUNE 2014 - AUG 2017 | THORNHILL, ON + established trusting relationships with mentors, campers, and other counsellors, creating a welcoming and open environment + advanced leadership skills by displaying responsible traits to campers and younge counsellors + created itineraries for activities and field trips to ensure a smooth run of events
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February 22, 2022 Re:
Employment Reference for Alison Yu
To Whom It May Concern, It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Alison Yu. Alison was employed by BNA as a co-op student in the fall term of 2021. During the term, Alison worked remotely from home using predominantly Revit. She worked on the site plan approval package for a mixed-use development project, and an early stage of a working drawing set for a large condominium. We found Alison to be a quick learner and responsive to feedback. As this was the first time for Alison to work in an office setting, she was able to learn new workflows and adapt to changing project requirements quickly. For example, our client of the mixed-use project decided to redesign some of the suite layouts prior to site plan resubmission, and Alison was tasked to modify suite layouts accordingly. She was able to learn suite layout workflow quicky and updated the suites in the model within timely manner. Prior to the start of her work term, Alison was asked to review Revit tutorials to learn the basics of the program. Her preparation work paid off because she was able to work in both 2D and 3D environments immediately when her work term began. She assisted with setting up views and sheets of our working drawing set of the large-scaled condominium project that significantly advanced our package at the onset of the construction document phase. Alison is hardworking and a keen learner. It was a pleasure working with her and I recommend her to any potential employer without hesitation. Yours very truly,
Renée Leung MArch MRAIC LEED-AP CPHD OAA Senior Associate
Baron Nelson Architects Inc. 161 Bellwoods Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 2P6 437-915-9290 info@bnarch.ca www.bnarch.ca
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HYDRA
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THE LANTERN HOUSE
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WANDER
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THE PLAYGROUND
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HYDRA
1B DESIGN STUDIO WINTER 2020 MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK, NZ IN COLLABORATION WITH JAMIE GU
HYDRA is a stargazing tower located in the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve in New Zealand, by the Tasman Lake. Measured at 30 metres tall, visitors are able to enjoy the clear night sky from the tower’s three main levels, with a view of the constellation this tower is named after Its staircase is enclosed in a steel frame, which closely resembles the shape of the hydra constellation. Not only is the staircase the focal point of the observation tower, it also informs the rest of the towers’ points of circulation as well as places of rest.
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THE LANTERN HOUSE 1A DESIGN STUDIO FALL 2019 RIVER BLUFFS PARK, CAMBRIDGE, ON
A glowing box in the sky, THE LANTERN HOUSE is a project that explores the relationship between work and home. Built for a collector of designer dresses, the house serves as an exhibition place while being an exhibit in itself. From the outside, the house pulls you in by its illusion of levitation. Encased in glass with varying levels of visibility, the house mimics the look of not only a lantern, but the hanging dresses displayed inside. This use of glass piques the interest of pedestrians and creates the idea that the collectorʼs work is not the only thing presented as a fashion display, but her entire life is, in fact, on display for the world to see.
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ENTRANCE WALKWAY
DRESS DISPLAY REVERSES THE ROLE OF THE VIEWER AND THE MODEL
KITCHEN AND LIVING PART OF THE COLLECTOR’S HOME 9
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WANDER
2B DESIGN STUDIO SUMMER 2021 TORONTO ISLANDS, TORONTO, ON
Spanning across the Toronto Islands, WANDER is a plaza that involves the components of the site in order to engage the visitor to stroll subconciously. Alerted by the senses, WANDER uses sound, smell, and sight in order to create the illusion of being surrounded by nature or walking through a forest. The plaza is inspired by Fujiko Nakaya, an experientialist artist who utilizes fog to entice people to immerse themselves entirely into a project, where visibility is carefully constructed. Due to the large size of the site, the project focuses on views and moments in order to understand the greater picture.
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BATHING PAVILION FOOD VENDOR PATH EATING AREA FOUNTAIN SEATING COVERED BRIDGE WALKWAY
BIKE RENTALS
WILLOW WALKWAY
CHANGEROOMS
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ATMOSPHERIC ITINERARY
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COVERED BRIDGE WALKWAY
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FOOD VENDOR PATH
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WILLOW WALKWAY + NAKAYA INCORPORATION
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CHANGEROOMS
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THE PLAYGROUND 1B DESIGN STUDIO WINTER 2020 6 OSLER ST, TORONTO, ON
Located at Dupont and Osler, just steps away from the West Toronto Railpath, THE PLAYGROUND works as both a library and a childrenʼs learning space, each space being mindful of the otherʼs needs. The playful nature of the projectʼs purpose is highlighted in its whimsical shape, mirroring that of a cloud when seen from above. The project uses circles of a variety of shapes and positions to inform its space, thereby creating its program. With entry points from the railpath as well as from Osler, this library is created with accessibility as one of its driving forces.
FIRST FLOOR CHILDREN’S SPACE
CHILDREN’S PLAY SPACE ENCLOSED BY CUSTOM CURVED BOOKCASES 19
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SECOND FLOOR LIBRARY SPACE
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(647) 262 - 1157