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INSTALLATIONS AND PAVILIONS
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A Chair for Rube Goldberg Wind;Wave Aether Play-Dome
SCULPTURES AND KITS Clouds and Smoke Citadel Geometry Kit
PAINTINGS AND SKETCHES Motherboard Purple Self Portrait A Dock in Steveston Internal Components
CURRICULUM VITAE EMAIL: yrbao@uwaterloo.ca
Amy (Yun Ru) Bao
PROFILE I am experienced with design and fabrication through university, and I have a background in traditional media and visual art. My interest lies in public art, large scale installations, and pavilions.
EDUCATION 2014 - 2019
University of Waterloo School of Architecture Cambridge, ON, Canada
2009 - 2014
• Bachelors Honours of Architectural Studies, Co-op
Lord Byng Secondary School - Byng Arts Mini School Vancouver, BC, Canada
• Interdisciplinary Honours in Visual & Literary Arts
SKILLS • Design and fabrication (digital and physical) • 3D modeling and rendering • Coordinating consultants • Graphic and layout design • Finding bid opportunities and assembling submissions • Marketing and social media
SOFTWARE
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Modeling + Drafting • Rhinoceros • AutoCAD • SketchUp
Design • Design build • Drafting • Model making
Rendering • V-Ray • Twinmotion • Lumion
Art • Painting • Sketching • Photography • Sculpture
Design • Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign
EXHIBITIONS
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End of Year Outstanding Student Project Review Exhibition University of Waterloo School of Architecture
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EMPLOYMENT 2019 - now 2 years
2019 2 months
Khôra Architecture + Interiors Vancouver, BC, Canada
• Interior design, drawing sets, 3D modeling, and renderings
• Project facilitation, consultant coordination, and AHJ submission
• Proposal research, assembly, layout, and submission
• Website design, graphic design, video editing, social media, and analytics
HLW New York City, New York, USA
2018 6 months
GMP Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner Berlin, Germany
2017 4 months
2016 4 months
2015 2.5 months
2012 - 2014 3 years
use international design competitions
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4 months
• Created digital models, renderings, drawings, and presentations for large scale mixed-
IBI Group Inc.
2016
• Worked on interior designs for tech company offices and existing historical buildings
• Drew floor plans, elevations, and built SketchUp models for a mixed-use project including town houses, offices, high-rise towers, and landscaping
Woods Bagot Beijing Beijing, China
• Built and rendered Rhino models of facade and structural details for mall designs
• Tested various courtyard layouts digitally for a company headquarters
James KM Cheng Architects Inc. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Created detailed digital site model for master planning design guidelines
• Rendered elevations and materials for interior design
Hainan Province Institute of Architectural Design Haikou, Hainan, China
• Made SketchUp models for facade design
• Created final imagery for project reports
Choices Markets Vancouver, BC, Canada
• Part-time cashier 5
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A CHAIR FOR RUBE GOLDBERG LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO, CANADA PROJECT PARTNER: CJ YANG YEAR: 2019
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The premise of the chair project is simple: pick one famous person who is renowned in their particular field, and design a chair that reflects them and their work. We picked the cartoonist Rube Goldberg. “A Chair for Rube Goldberg” is inspired by his “Rube Goldberg Machines” which completed simple tasks through convoluted, indirect, and humorous ways. Though Goldberg never built the machines himself, his legacy has led to working machines being created for film, television, music videos, and even engineering competitions. The chair is at once a sculpture and a performance. It combines the controlled chaos of the mechanics of a Rube Goldberg machine with the live construction of a chair from scavenged parts.
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DESIGN + BUILD The chair machine had to be designed backwards, starting with the desired end (a chair popping up) and ending with the catalyzing input from the user. The basic concept of pieces of the chair pulled by springs on top of a two piece base emerged. The surrounding complicated contraptions had to be spontaneous. Elements emerged one after another working backwards until the surrounding space around the chair on the base was filled to the brim.
VIDEOS Step-by-step view of individual mechanics
https://youtu.be/7JCJehL3jdI
Due to the nature of a Rube Goldberg Machine, the individual processes can be hard to follow and understand. In real time, this machine takes less than half a minute to run its full course. Aside from the first action performed by the user, the rest is driven entirely by domino effects of gravity, kinetic energy transfer, and stored energy. Compilation of some of our test runs
https://youtu.be/VenKMTp3ZAI
Repeated testing throughout the design informed further decisions. Processes had to be non-destructive, easily reset, and durable. Show time! Our contraption caught a lot of attention as we built it around the school. Many of our school mates gathered around to see it run. The following links are videos taken from multiple points of view on the day of the presentation: My view:
https://youtu.be/QeU-poUjF-o
Diana’s view:
https://youtu.be/CzjNnMj1QCE
Angus’s view: https://youtu.be/Ao8q2SNJniU
Janice’s view:
https://youtu.be/uHC7jtcKuYs
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STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN
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The user takes the marble from the holder and drops it through the target (A).
Marble hits a series of metal plates (B) on its way down ramps.
Marble falls into weighted bucket (C) hanging from string.
Bucket full of marbles (D) is pulled over by string weighed down by bucket (C).
Marbles bounce and roll down plank of nails (E).
Marble drop into funnel of nails (F).
Inside of funnel (F).
Marbles fall into half tube (G).
Marbles roll along into bucket (H).
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Platform (I) holding marble releases it into tube (J).
Marble exits tube (J) on to rail (K).
Marble exits tube and rolls down rail (K) until it hits cowbell (L) at the bottom which rings and knocks over dominoes (M).
Taut string pulls out pin (M) holding the foot of the chair (N) down.
Foot of chair (N) is pulled up quickly by spring. An attached ruler hooks onto a strong which connects to dominoes above (P).
The first domino (P) is pulled down by the string yanked down by the seat (O).
The last domino hits the small marble at a corner angle (Q), knocks it out its perch, and the marble begins rolling.
The small marble rolls down the stepped ramps (R).
The marble enters the bucket (S) to change directions, and it continues to roll down a ramp in the opposite direction.
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The marble keeps rolling as the ramp transitions into a tube (T).
The small marble exiting the pink tube hits a medium marble which then hits a big marble on a small ramp (U).
The large marble hits wood piece (W). All marbles land in bag (V).
Wood piece (W) turns on its axis from the marble, and the bent piece hits the end of wood piece (X).
Wood piece (X) falls over and lands on woods piece (Y), which pulls down a connected string.
The pin (Z) is pulled out by the string weighed down by the fallen piece of wood (X), dropping one end of a plank.
The stack of books (Σ) slides down the now inclined plank and falls off to hit the pizza pan. The weight pushes down the fulcrum (β).
The chair back (Δ) is catapulted up 45 degrees, which is when the springs take action and pull it completely forward.
The seat (λ) which is hinged to the chair back, comes slamming down, and the chair is complete.
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STARTING POSITION
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ENDING POSITION
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PRESENTATION DAY
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WIND;WAVE
GROUP MEMBERS: VINCENT MIN, NATALIE KOPP, HEATHER FRIEDLE, KENISHAA KATYAL, FELIX CHAN
Wind;Wave is a small pavilion that reacts to passing breezes and its inhabitants. This was a six person group project with the restrictions that it must fit within a 8’x8’x8’ space. The light wood frame tapers from a large triangle for the entrance and a smaller triangle on the opposite end, forming two curved faces of wind blown translucent leaves. We planned out the shape and layout of the leaves using Grasshopper, then laser cut them from mylar sheets. They vary in size in an undulating wave over the pavilion surface, and are evenly balanced in weight on the strings. They are strung across taut nylon strings and secured in position with nonslip knots.
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AETHER GRAND RIVER
LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO, CANADA PROJECT PARTNER: CJ YANG YEAR: 2017 PROGRAMS USED: RHINOCEROS 5, V-RAY, PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR
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Aether is an interactive pavilion that hovers above the Grand River, forming a parasitic relationship with the embankment near the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. Its name recalls the classical element that was once thought to fill the void of space. The pavilion is made of steel and polyester fiber, suspended and appearing light as air. The mirrored surface mounted on the wall reflects the pavilion’s half oval space horizontally to create a full internal experience, while the water below reflects it vertically to extend its ethereal external. Visitors are invited to physically explore and interact with the pavilion, descending to the river surface through five layers of translucent nets. The experience will be a metaphor for a journey through the atmosphere – their surroundings reflected to infinity, their footsteps buoyant, and their destinations coming to sight as they pass through layers of clouds.
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Preliminary Research and Experimentation The parametric studio involved three projects, with each feeding into the next. The user draws a curve, and The user draws a curve, and
selects it as the second input Part 1: Dynamic Movement Study and Python Coding selects it as the second input Two random points are generated script connectsjump. the points We analyzed the movements of a figure skater during his triple axel and double toe loopThe combination Wein Two random points are generated The script connects the points in in each quadrant. One point is the same quadrant. in each quadrant. One point is the same quadrant. used the data of his rotational momentum and velocity to create a code to generate geometry. between the 1st & 2nd circle. The between the 1st & 2nd circle. The other is between the 3rd & 4th. other is between the 3rd & 4th. Input: 2 Input: 2
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The script evenly divides the The script evenly divides the curve and marks the dividing curve and marks the dividing points. points. The user provides a number as the reference radius for the code to create 4 imaginary circles.
The script draws out the points from step 2 and based the center of the circles on the division points.
The user selects a curve. The script The user selects a curve. The script evenly divides it and marks the evenly divides it and marks the dividing points. dividing points.
The script then rotates the lines to The script then rotates the lines to match the normal lines. match the normal lines.
The script analysizes the vector of The script analysizes the vector of the normal line, which is perpenthe normal line, which is perpendicular to the tangent vector of dicular to the tangent vector of the curvature. the curvature.
The scipt lofts the line segments The scipt lofts the line segments located in the same quadrents. located in the same quadrents.
The script analysizes the vector of The script analysizes the vector of the normal line, which is perpenthe normal line, which is perpendicular to the tangent vector of dicular to the tangent vector of the curvature. the curvature.
nd put Two random points are generated in each quadrant. One point is between the 1st & 2nd circle. The other is between the 3rd & 4th.
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the quadrent, and rotates them to the quadrent, and rotates them to match the normal line. match the normal line.
Part 2: Material Study and “Egg” Models We took those light spinning movements and forms of the figure skater and translated it into light fabric and wire egg sculptures for Part2. In building those eggs, we gained interest in flexible fabrics and how manipulating the weave changed their physical and visual properties. We carried that exploration into the Aether pavilion.
Our material explorations led to this 1:5 model of the weave texture of our pavilion. We used knotting and density changes to create different surface conditions. Vertical circulation is directed through the openings created by triaxial weaves; horizontal circulation is transformed by the variation of tenser and looser regions in the nets. 33
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Maximum water level: Summer Warmer weather is suitable for playing in the water on the bottom-most layer Minimum water level: Winter The entire pavilion is above water, and guests can observe the river flowing by underneath without getting wet 1:50 Section Perspective
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reflective metal panels safety guard cables
EXPLODED AXO scale 1:75
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WEAVING AND NETTING triaxial weaving
constrictor knot
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM scale 1:100
CIRCULATION DIAGRAM scale 1:75 circulation pauses
constrictor knotting near openings cable and net connection node
reflective metal panels
triaxial weaving
single cable joint
double cable joint
metal panel and net joint
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DESIGN COMPETITION INFORMATION: Assemblage as an architectural tool that “offers a dynamic, inventive connection to cultural context.” Assemblage is an invitation for students to explore architectural connections, be they connections between context and structure, or the connections that allow an assemblage of materials and structural elements to come together to form a structural whole. It is important to focus on what it means for us to engage and experience assemblage.
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YEAR: 2017 LOCATION: DUNDAS SQUARE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO PROJECT PARTNER: JANUARY CHEN PROGRAMS USED: RHINOCEROS 5, V-RAY, PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR
Play-Dome is a traveling pavilion designed with the intent of engaging the public realm through play. Users are welcome to crawl in, roll around and jump on the net. The nets’ dynamic nature in space makes the interrelationships among people visible, in this striking three-dimensional playground. The contrast of fluid, playable space within a defined architectural frame is apparent at a contextual scale- a soft landscape within its rigid urban context is an invitation to connect and engage the urban public. The architectural connections are designed with the intention for easy assembly and disassembly with a coherent colour-coded system based on a series of geometric patterns within the larger structure. The pavilion’s ability to travel due to effortless transportation and easy assembly enables cross- cultural engagement and experiences.
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COMPONENTS HSS MEMBERS
30 x MAINFRAME I 1981.47mm
30 x MAINFRAME II 2315.98mm
20 x MAINFRAME III 2453.46mm
70 x LARGE PENTAGON 35 x SMALL TRIANGLE 2615.98mm 2472.43mm
30 x SMALL PENTAGON 2317.9mm
70 x LARGE TRIANGLE 2551.67mm
60 x STAR 2256.86mm
80 x DIAMOND 2450.86mm
UPPER JOINTS
6 x PENTAGON CENTER JOINT
30 x SMALL PENTAGON CORNER JOINT
30 x STAR CORNER JOINT
30 x LARGE PENTAGON JOINT
LOWER JOINTS "FEET"
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10 x EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE FOOT
30 x EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE JOINT
MESHES
1 x PENTAGON MESH
1 x UPPER CANOPY MESH
1 x UPPER CRESCENT MESH
2 x TREE MESH
6 x EGG SAC MESH
1 x LOWER CANOPY MESH
1 x LOWER CRESCENT MESH
1 x LANDSCAPE MESH
FASTENERS
946 x LARGE BOLTS S=30mm, K=12.7mm L=70mm, D=13mm
946 x LARGE NUTS S=30mm, K=12.7mm
8 x SMALL BOLTS S=20mm, K=8mm L=50mm, D=9mm
8 x SMALL NUTS S=20mm, K=8mm
1892 x WASHERS 50mm x 50mm
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HSS MEMBERS - PENTAGONS
HSS MEMBERS - TRIANGLES
HSS MEMBERS - MAINFRAME
HSS MEMBERS - DIAMONDS
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SCULPTURES AND
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CLOUDS AND SMOKE YEAR: 2013 MATERIALS: BINDER’S BOARD, POSTER BOARD DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT 16 INCHES, BASE 12 X 8 INCHES
“Clouds and Smoke” shows the intersection of nature (white clouds) and man (black smoke). The smoke pierces through the layers of clouds, joining the similar forms despite their opposing sources and chemical makeups. 48
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CITADEL YEAR: 2013 MATERIALS: BALSA WOOD, STEEL HARDWARE DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT 25.5 INCHES, BASE 12 X 12 INCHES
“Citadel” is a jumbled industrial city. This sculpture was created as a complimentary piece to “Clouds and Smoke”. The two sculptures have similar overall forms (tower-like, wide base, pointed tip) but contrasting materials, themes, and composite shapes. Where “Clouds and Smoke” is organic, flowing, and smooth, “Citadel” is jagged, chunky, and disparate. 52
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GEOMETRY KIT TENSEGRITY EXTENSION YEAR: 2019 PROJECT PARTNER: ALICE HUANG MATERIALS: 3MM ACRYLIC SHEETS, ELASTIC BANDS, PVC TUBING
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This project involved designing an extension set of parts for a pre-existing building kit. The original kit consists of acrylic pieces with different numbers of spokes. Each of these spokes can connect to another piece by using a small piece of PVC tubing as a joint. The extension kit has be able to not only connect to the original kit but also expand upon its functions. These kits are designed for easy delivery and assembly. The acrylic cut sheet will remain in tact for the user to take apart, and any extra parts are small and lightweight. Our extension kit design uses the same acrylic material for compression members, but adds an extra tensile function with the elastic bands. The joints can connect to the original kit, but they serve the main purpose of securing the elastic bands. The resulting tensegrity models have much more flexibility than the models possible with the original kit.
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PAINTINGS AND
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MOTHERBOARD Wood Panel Carving 16 x 20 inches Sept 2013 62
PURPLE Oil on canvas 27.5 x 35.5 inches Sept 2013 63
SELF PORTRAIT Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches Feb 2014 64
A DOCK IN STEVESTON Watercolour on paper 24 x 36 inches July 2014 65
INTERNAL Graphite on paper 15 x 20 inches July 2013 66
COMPONENTS Conte on paper 40 x 26 inches Dec 2013 67
Thank you Amy (Yun Ru) Bao yrbao@uwaterloo.ca