Architecture Portfolio

“As an architect you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.”

– Norman Foster

DESIGN 6

Multi-media Museum

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PROGRAMS

PROJECT TYPE

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DATE

Church St, Toronto

Revit, Grasshopper, Enscape, Ps, Ai

Academic

Individual Project

Winter 2019 | Full Semester

Design6 is a space that gives Canadians the opportunity to witness the evolution of design that has come with the changing culture over the years. Situated within the rich history of Church Street, the design aims to reimagine the material world to reflect the unity of all the arts. It combines architecture, sculpture, and painting into a single creative expression. This is inspired by the Bauhaus Movement as it merges all artistic mediums into one unified approach. Design 6 is home to many varying artifacts which inspires the abstract, angular and geometric characteristics of the building. The façade celebrates the permanent collection on the exterior as it is derived from the elements of pattern and repetition which are found in most of the objects being displayed.

Facade

Vertical Core

Embedded Arrangement

Community Spaces

Gallery Spaces

St. James Cathedral

Courthouse square

Native Arts Society

Design 6

BAUHAUS INSPIRED

Interior Perspective: Ground Floor

SITE AXO

Textile Gallery 2

Chair display is inspired by the silhouette of a couch

Interior Sketches: Linear arrangement of objects allows visitors to witness a chronological sequence of design evolution

Museum Artifacts

The objects displayed in the permanent gallery carry the elements of repetition, pattern and rhythm as a commonality - This is reflected on the exterior facade

250mm

Recycled Glulam fins covering South & West facades

Plan: fins bring in the element of linearity through light & shadow

Dimensions of fins

Wall Section

3 Interior Perspective: chair gallery

4 Interior Perspective: small appliances

1. Glulam Fin

2. Steel Bracket

3. Bolt

4. Metal Flashing

5. Slab Edge Cover

6. Rigid Insulation

7. Vapor Barrier

8. Parapet

9. Soil 10. Plantings

11. Filter Fabric 12. Resevoir Layer

13. Moisture Retention Layer

14. Aeration Layer

15. 3 Layers of Rgid Insulation

16. Drainage Layer

17. Root Barrier

18. Protection Course

19. Air Barrier

20. Water & Vapor Barrier

21.Horizontal Mullion

22. Snap Cap

23.Glass Curtain Wall

24.Vertical Mullion

1. Vertical Mullion

2. Glass Curtain Wall

3. Pressure Plate

4. Snap Cap

5. Drainage Path

6. Horizontal Mullion

7. Vapor Barrier

8. Membrane Tie-in

9. Rigid Insulation

10. Metal base

11. Reinforced Concrete Slab

12. Grade

Wall to Roof Wall to Slab

CONCEPT PLANTING A SEED School | Honourable

Mention

LOCATION

PROGRAMS

PROJECT TYPE

CREDIT

DATE

Wahnapitae, Ontario

Revit, CAD, Enscape, Ps, Ai, Id

Academic Competition

Group Project

Winter 2022 | 2 Months

The site is located on a remote Indigenous Reserve in Ontario, Canada (Wahnapitae Indian Reserve). While the reserve is home to around 200 people, it lacks basic facilities such as a school, library or community centre due to government neglect. For this reason, the proposed design is created with replicability and adaptability in mind so that it can be implemented on numerous reserves.

CONTRIBUTION | Developing concept, 3D modelling and Design Production

Partner: Zarreen Khan

All work produced individually unless otherwise specified

Tree widsom central column

STRUCTURE

wigwam form structure

The “tree” like columns symbolize wisdom in Indigenous culture

Inflatable

The diagrid structure mimics the interior of a wigwam

gathering layout community

EXPANSION OF STRUCTURE

current module

The indigenous symbol for “gathering” inspires the overall layout

The inflatable has airlocks allowing it to retain its form and maintain indoor temperatures.

Zarreen Khan

possible expansion 1 possible expansion 2

inflatable is blown up during colder seasons

BEAM TO BEAM CONNECTION: Aluminum concealed beam connector with full threaded screws

PREFABRICATED TIMBER DOME

SKYLIGHT: central skylight deep reveal allows for daylight penetration

WINDOW: triple glazed windows

SKIN: timber facade panels

STRUCTURE: horizontal and vertical members

TREE COLUMN: column made from glulam members

SLAB: concrete pavement at the base

FOOTINGS: concrete footings

Learning on the land is also an important part of Indigenous culture, which inspires this interstitial space within the domes that supports interactive learning and play.

The design promotes innovative activities that stimulate learning and development. It focuses on creating a fun and playful environment outside of the classrooms as an extension to the formal learning spaces. Education is used as a tool to reanimate communities that have been neglected and forgotten.

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SALDO Meditation Cabin

Portugal

Rhino, CAD, Enscape, Ps, Ai Competition

Individual Project Summer 2021 | 3 Weeks

As one approaches Vale de Moses, different parts of the extensive landscape are slowly revealed one hill after the other, the gentle breeze filters through the trees and the singing birds provide a gentle rhythm that reminds one of the existence of mother nature. In the midst of all this, the ‘Saldo’ cabin – “balance” in Portuguese - gives guests the opportunity to escape their repetitive routines and complex lifestyles to relax and immerse themselves in the beauty of this natural and preserved environment. Balance is a crucial element in all existing things; light and darkness, solid and void, space and time. Consequently, guests are invited into a space that contrasts their daily life allowing them to leave ‘Saldo’ feeling whole and content.

SITE MAP

Two opposites

Establishing heirarchy Peaked roofs mimic surrounding architecture

Connecting forms

Rainwater storage and reuse

Operable skylights for natural light and ventilateion

Natural shading & heat minimizing system

LOCAL MATERIALS: CORK & TIMBER

These local elements reflect an aspect of the land’s sustainable and earthy resources. Cork posseses impermeability to water and air, thermal and acoustic insulation and ease in manufacturing.

Connection between interior and exterior

Reduced landscpae impact & efficient stormwater movement

Roof form mimics surrounding architecture

TONGUE & GROOVE FASTENING METHOD

A technique that eliminates the use of adhesives or screws.

Each block is carved in a way that allows for blocks to fit into each other like lego pieces.

EXPLODED AXO

10.

1. Skylights: Frames glazed glass

2. Charred wood cladding

3. Timber exterior area

4. Steel framing and glazed window

5. Recycled cork blocks

6. Steel framing and glazed sliding doors

7. Entrance: Steel frame double glazed glass

8. Recycled interior cladding

9. Structure: Wood columns

Recycled cork blocks concrete footings

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AXO

and double cladding area and double blocks and double doors frame and glass timber beams and blocks and

DANCE VILLAGE

The Geometry of Dance

LOCATION PROGRAMS

PROJECT TYPE

CREDIT

DATE

Warkworth, Ontario Rhino, Revit, Enscape, Ps, Ai Academic Individual Project Fall 2021 | 2 Months

The intent of the Dance house is to create a dialogue between the landscape, architecture and the human body through the lenses of movement and geometry. The dance village explores housing as a response to the movement of the human body in which dance is used as a vehicle to investigate body in space.

This proposal introduces a live-work environment in the midst of Warkworth’s fields by merging the private life of inhabitants with public and open program, generating exciting mixed-use spaces and making daily spatial distributions more complex.

This LIGHTHOUSE acts as the main gathering hub for the dancers, offering multiple dance studios and a performance space for the community.

GEOMETRY TO BUILT FORM

1. lounge

2. theatre

3. dance space

4. w/c

5. promenade

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1. 2-bedroom dance studio

2. dance studio

3. green roof

4. w/c

5. bridge

First floor

Second floor

Longitudinal section

1. cafe

2. 1-bedroom apartment

3. 2-storey apartment

4. 2-storey dance

5. 1-storey dance

6. atrium

7. outdoor multi-use

Downward force travels longitudinally through the strcture and to the foundation

The latitudinal frames transmit the force horizontally through the structure

Panels combine the natural warmth of timber with the durability and performance of aluminum Geometrical Layout

Exploded Structure Axo

1. 1-bedroom apartment

2. 2-storey apartment 3. 2-storey dance space

floor

1. public Cafe

2. one-bedroom apartment

3. two-story apartment

4. dance studio

Latitudinal Structural Glulam Frame

Longitudinal Structural Glulam Frame

Aluminum Shell Surface with Perforations

Illustration

Second floor

First floor

Longitudinal Section

Geometric planes Skewed surface Trimming: skylight opening

ROOTED

Martin Road Estate Winery

LOCATION PROGRAMS

PROJECT TYPE

CREDIT

DATE

Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario

Revit, CAD, Enscape, Ps, Ai Academic

Individual Project

Fall 2019 | 1.5 Months

Martin Road Estate Winery integrates the building into the landscape in order to echo the belief that the vineyard is of utmost importance. As the building is approached, excavated land continues underground. This marks the beginning of the visitors journey of exploring the process of winemaking; Just as the first step of winemaking starts by digging beneath the earth. The building as well as the circulation pattern follow a linear arrangement, which is greatly inspired by the form of the site, where the vineyard runs strictly north to south. The building uses wood construction as a natural material relating to the overall concept of the project.

Vinyard arrangement creates a linear site

Form mimics site conditions

Building is embedded; appearing to emerge from the ground

Underground activity space is created

PROGRAMME LANDSCAPING FLORA SUN & WIND PATHS TOPOGRAPHY ACCESS POINTS

Vines run north to south with trees & bushes mainly outlining the east side

Sun hits site uninterruptedly from sunrise to sunset. Wind flows continuously from lake to escarpment

Relatively flat site with major downhill slope on the south end

Main enterance through QEW highway & minor path on the south end

support spaces

retail & cafe

public/community administration

wine-making

Landscaping greenery are brought underground natural element starts at the

Landscaping and brought underground as a element that ‘root’.

Circulation is linear, mimicing the form of the site. Elevator and fire exits connect to both floors, including grade level.

Pathways are set in place to serve the visitors’ experience and assist in the winemaking process

vinyard is enhanced & expanded to cover more ground area

7-meter excavation is implemented to establish building space Ramp guides visitors to underground activity space as well as the winery’s main entry point

1 main vehicle entrance from highway 2 pedestrian walkway 3 service pathway

LEFT TO RIGHT:

CRUSHING FERMENTATION AGING BOTTLING

NIA Centre for the Arts

LOCATION PROGRAMS

PROJECT TYPE

CREDIT

DATE

Little Jamaica, Toronto Rhino, CAD, Enscape, Ps, Ai Academic Group Project

Winter 2021 | Full Semester

The changes that have taken over the OakwoodVaughan neighborhood have left the area fragmented as the people struggle to maintain their culture and community. The expanded NIA Centre for the Arts is a space that restores the community by providing a safe space for black creatives. A light tunnel runs through the verticality of the building forming a central core which serves as the social heart of the building.

CONTRIBUTION | Developing concept, Site Analysis, 3D modelling and Design Production

Partner: Zarreen Khan

All work produced individually unless otherwise specified

On-going construction along Eglintion Ave has narrowed down sidewalks, resulting in congestion and slower circulation. The site lacks facilities that contribute to the pedestrian experience. This proposal takes these elements into account by providing seating areas, gathering spaces and vegetation.

CONCEPT

The faceted form pieces together fragments, creating a “whole”, reflective of unifying the community once again.

CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE BASED STREET FURNITURE

EGLINTON AVE

VAUGHANRD OAKWOOD AVE

Artist studio (1)

Artist studio (2)

Event space

TECTONIC DIAGRAM

Spaces are organized to create interstitial areas that connected the public which interacts different parts building

Lounge

organized interstitial

PERSPECTIVE | GROUND FLOOR

ROOF

HORIZONTAL VERTICAL

PERFORATED PANELS

CURTAIN WALLS

DIAGONAL

ATRIUM PIPING STRUCTURE

SHEER WALLS

FINAL ATRIUM

The space within the core is considered to be the public heart building and is utilized as an open event area for the community.

The core uses a lattice structure with horizontal, vertical and members creating a triangulation system with thermal insulated

heart of the community. and diagonal insulated glass.

ALUMINUM PANELS TO CURTAIN WALL CONNECTION CANTILEVER TO WALL CONNECTION

1.2mm