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CURRICULUM VITAE
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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS
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Aether Island Pools Ribbon Wind;Wave
PERSONAL WORK Experimental Models Visual Art
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CURRICULUM VITAE SKILLS • • • •
Rhinoceros AutoCAD SketchUp Maxwell Render
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V-Ray Photoshop Illustrator Indesign
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Microsoft Office Lumion 8 Digital and hand drafting Digital and physical model making
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
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 2017 2014 2014 2014 2009 - 2013
UWSA Student Project Review Exhibition Lord Byng Secondary School Schulich Award Nominee Student Council Award Outstanding Cadet Award Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Bronze and Silver
VOLUNTEER 2009 - 2014
Lord Byng Student Council Vancouver, BC, Canada
2011 - 2014
Grade 12: Vice President Grade 11: Secretary Grade 8 - 10: Grade Representative
Royal Canadian Army Cadets (Corps 2472) Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Grade 12: TSM (Troop Sergeant Major) Grade 11: 2IC (Second in Command to the TSM) Grade 10: Detachment Commander
EMPLOYMENT 2019 2 months
2018 6 months
HLW New York City, New York, USA
• Worked on competitions for tech companies’ offices in New York
• Worked on new interior designs for existing historical buildings
GMP Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner Berlin, Germany
2017 4 months
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4 months
2016 4 months
2015 2.5 months
2012 - 2014 3 years
use international design competitions
IBI Group Inc.
2016
• Created digital models, renderings, drawings, and presentations for large scale mixed
• 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
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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS
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WATER ST N
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
Input: 1
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.
The script connects the points in the same quadrant.
Input: 2
The script generates random The script generates random coordinates for points within coordinates for points within certain quadrants based off of the certain quadrants based off of the origin point on the line. origin point on the line.
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The user selects a curve. The script evenly divides it and marks the dividing points.
vector of perpen9 ctor of
The script then rotates the lines to match the normal lines.
Example of possible final result The script connects the points in The script connects the points in
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. 10
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Pre-deformation Shape
1:50 Elevation
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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cable structure
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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ISLAND POOLS
TORONTO
TORONTO ISLANDS
LOCATION: TORONTO ISLANDS, ONTARIO, CANADA YEAR: 2019 LAKE ONTARIO
PROGRAMS USED: RHINOCEROS 6, V-RAY, LUMION 8, PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR
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The Island Pools are explorations on circular forms. Like ripples from skipping stones across water, the three forms lead from inland to out in the lake, radiating out and affecting the landscape. They are at once embedded in the local vegetation and standing out as extraterrestrial geometry. Visitors are invited to meander and enjoy the views; the main building with all facilities shelters the hot tub and saunas in the center, the sculptural large pool and diving pool with a cantilevering deck which perches on the edge between land and water and frames the horizon, and the serene filtered lake pool and vantage point far out into the lake. In each of the three forms, the circle is treated in different ways. In the main building, it is partially pulled apart to form spirals that allow visitors to slide in between walls. In the large pool and diving pool, circles are combined and tilted to create new geometry. In the filtered lake pool, the circle remains pure.
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ROOF PLAN 1:750
TREMBLING ASPEN
PAPER BIRCH
RED OSIER DOGWOOD
BONESET
SCATTERED NEARBY THE BUILDING. LEAVES ADD CONTRAST TO THE LANDSCAPE
SCATTERED NEARBY THE BUILDING. BARK STANDS OUT IN THE WINTER
SURROUNDING THE SAUNAS AND HOT TUB; COLOUR CONTRASTS LIGHT CONCRETE AND BLACK SOLAR PANELS
BERMS SURROUNDING THE BUILDING ON THE NORTHEAST & GREEN-ROOF ABOVE BIKE STORAGE AND POOL KEEPER’S RESIDENCE
MAIN BUILDING
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CHICORY
BLUESTEM
PANICUM
CORDGRASS
(WET MEADOW ECOLOGY) CLOSEST RING TO THE BUILDING
(UPPER MEADOW ECOLOGY) SECOND RING FROM BUILDING
(UPPER MEADOW ECOLOGY) THIRD RING FROM BUILDING
(DUNE ECOLOGY) FOURTH RING FROM BUILDING, RIGHT AGAINST SHORE SAND
LARGE POOL DIVING POOL
FILTERED LAKE POOL 18
POOL KEEPER’S RESIDENCE CHANGE ROOMS
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UNDERCOVER BIKE STORAGE
DRY SAUNA
HOT TUB
WET SAUNA
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UN LO CAFE RECEPTION
MAIN BUILDING FLOOR PLAN 1:375
EVENT SPACE COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM
SOLAR PANELS ON SOUTH-FACING CHAMFERED ROOF SURFACE
MECH UNDERCOVER BIKE STORAGE HOT TUB
CHANGE ROOMS
SOUTHWEST SECTION 1:375 SOUTHWEST ELEVATION 1:375 ROOF LIFTS UP FOR LIGHT
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ENTRANCE TO MAIN BUILDING
INTERIOR VIEW OF MAIN ENTRANCE
CAFE AND LOUNGE
ENTRANCE TO HOT TUB AND SAUNAS
CAFE AND ENTRANCE
BACK EXIT TO POOLS 20
POOL COVER STORAGE BELOW DECK
LARGE POOL
DIVING POOL
SUN DECK / DIVING PLATFORM CANTILEVERS ABOVE DIVING POOL OUTDOOR SHOWERS BELOW DIVING PLATFORM POOL EQUIPMENT STORAGE BELOW DECK
POOLS FLOOR PLAN 1:375
SUN DECK / DIVING PLATFORM CANTILEVERS ABOVE DIVING POOL
LARGE POOL DIVING POOL
PILES ATTACH BASE OF CANTILEVERING RING TO BEDROCK
POOLS SOUTHWEST SECTION 1:375 21
LOOKING BACK TOWARDS THE LAKE SHORE AND MAIN BUILDING FROM THE EDGE OF THE DIVING POOL 22
SAUNA AND HOT TUB DETAIL WALL SECTION 1:25
Sauna Envelope
(exterior to interior)
25mm Teak Finish Z Bar fasteners bolted to concrete 150mm Rigid Insulation 200mm Cast-in-place Concrete Radiant Heating Air Vapour Barrier 38mm Wood Sleepers bolted to concrete 25mm Teak Finish
Sauna Floor
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25mm Teak Finish 38mm Wood Sleepers attached to concrete 150mm Concrete Slab Radiant Heating Air Vapour Barrier 150mm Rigid Insulation
Bench Bench Support
Steel Attachment Clip
600mm
100mm Gravel
Disturbed Soil
Cast-In-Place Foundation
Hot Tub Floor
(left to right)
(top to bottom)
200mm Rigid Insulation
25mm Granite Tile Finish
Air/Vapour Barrier
Thinset Mortar
200mm Cast-in-place Concrete
150mm Concrete Slab
Air/Vapour Barrier
Radiant Heating
200mm Rigid Insulation
Air Vapour Barrier 150mm Rigid Insulation 100mm Gravel Concrete Footing
Undisturbed Soil
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Disturbed Soil
CANTILEVER RING DETAILS PLAN DIAGRAM Solid for thin sections
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Interspersed solid sections to counter torque
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Lower face of ring intersects floor
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1600
2200
Lowest segment of ring is fully below deck to allow visitors to walk through
Cantilever Details
CC A
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Solid concrete
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Plan 1:200
STRUCTURAL PROFILE SECTION
Solid for thin sections
ons
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for compression
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Sections 1:100
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for compression Sections 1:100
Concrete shell
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for compression
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Solid concrete 1000
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RIBBON COL OSS
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LOCATION: ROME, ITALY ROMAN FORUM
PROGRAMS USED: RHINOCEROS 5, V-RAY, PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR
Facing the Colosseum: Viewing platform above, Marketplace below
UNROLLED ELEVATION
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PROJECT PARTNER: JANICE CHEN
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YEAR: 2018
The Ribbon is a museum in Rome neighboring the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. It folds into the landscape while standing out with its surroundings. The Ribbon’s undulating shape pulls in to create a welcome public space in front of the museum across from the Forum, and pushes out to meet the Colosseum with a corresponding viewing platform and market. The curved light concrete path is lifted to create inhabitable spaces for the museum and market, and smooths down to meet the ground to form a wheelchair accessible path ramping along the edge of the street. The tram line, main road, and sidewalk wrap around the site, giving passersby a slowly unrolling view of the hills of the project unfold beside them. Tourists visiting the Forum and Colosseum will be able to use the spaces provided by the Ribbon as rest and shelter, and will be drawn into the museum.
Facing the forum: Museum and piazza
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The main entrance and exit are on the North end of the museum. Visitors to the museum are encouraged to meander freely around the glass volumes. The general path of travel loops clockwise around the displays, branching off into the enclosed rooms, the projection space under the ramp, and the bust walk on top of the ramp. Secondary exits also line the concave street side façade and convex rear façade leading to the landscape. During special events, these doors can be opened for a greater volume of visitors and more free flowing travel. The fritted glass of the facades selectively blocks a visitor’s view of private spaces such as offices. The frit also serves as a transitional material between solid walls and clear glass, as to smooth out material contrasts and remove hard lines from the glass volumes.
Circulation Diagram
The inside of the museum is an open floor plan scattered with permanent displays and lounge spaces. Special programs are within glass boxes. Beginning from the Northern entrance, the program blocks stagger throughout the space in a relatively linear arrangement. The reception area divides the entrance and exit, leading visitors to their right. From within the glass blocks, guests feel enclosed while still being able to view the rest of the museum. On the South end of the museum is the glass covered Rome city model, which guests may walk on. Where the roof touches down, the low space is filled with beanbag chairs. TICKET / COAT
OFFICE / MEETING ROOM
WASHROOM
CITY MODEL GALLERY
CULTURAL LAB
LOUNGE
GALLERY
RAMP / VIRTUAL PROJECTION
CAFE
MECHANICAL / STORAGE
Program Diagram
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Cultural Lab
Section A
Cafe
Section C
Staz. Termini - Via dei Castani
Staz. Termini - Via dei Castani
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Ground: Of f ice Second: Conference & Meeting Rooms Basement: Workshop
Section D
Cit y Model
Section E
Section B
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Market and Food Stalls
Fountain
Ground Floor
First Floor
Floor Plans 33
Roof
Second Level
Ground Level
Exploded Axonometric Diagram
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BUSTS GALLERY Interior Rendering
The ramp holds the 109 busts in a linear walk that level up to meet the higher level of the landscape behind the museum. This ramp mirrors the language of the exterior ramp that curves around the site.
STREET SIDE Interior Rendering
The glass volumes varying in transparency, the roof curving overhead, and the lights following the curvature compliment each other to form iconic views.
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Staz. Termini - Via dei Castani
Staz. Termini - Via dei Castani
Cross Section Through the Viewing Platform
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CITY MODEL GALLERY Interior Rendering
The curved ramp and viewing platform will be lit and open at all hours, while the museum and food market close at night. During the night, the Ribbon will show its shape by illuminating the path between the two monuments. The curved roofs and glass facades of the viewing platform and museum supplement each other on the apexes of the curve of the Ribbon.
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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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PERSONAL WORK
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EXPERIMENTAL MODELS CLOUDS AND SMOKE Materials
Binder’s board, poster board
Size
Height 16 inches Base 12 x 8 inches
Goal
To emulate the relation between humans and nature; natural clouds and man-made smoke, blending together as one - both gaseous, yet so different.
Challenges
Creating the lightness of vaporous states in 3D with thick solid materials.
INDUSTRIAL CITADEL Materials Size
Height 25.5 inches Base 12 x 12 inches
Goal
To combine the rustic style of a quaint town with the vertical industrial style of modern cities. Citadel was also made to visually contrast and compliment the organic form of “Clouds and Smoke”.
Challenges
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Balsa wood, steel bolts
Balancing and attaching all elements with minimal support.
TWO MODELS AS DIRECT RESPONSES TO EACH OTHER. SYNONYMOUS IN FORM. CONTRASTING IN THEME.
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VISUAL ART
“A Dock in Steveston” Watercolour on paper 24 x 36 inches
“Self Portrait” Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches
“Internal” Graphite on paper 15 x 20 inches 47
“Motherboard” Wood Panel Carving 16 x 20 inches
“Reach” Ink print on paper 8.5 x 11 inches
“Purple” Oil on canvas 24 x 36 inches
“Profile” Ink on paper 12 x 12 inches
“Components” Charcoal on paper 40 x 26 inches 48
Thank you Amy (Yun Ru) Bao yrbao@edu.uwaterloo.ca