Camila Ramirez Vargas | Architectural Science Portfolio | Toronto Metropolitan University
Camila Ramirez Vargas
Architectural Science Portfolio
About Me
My name is Camila Ramirez Vargas and I am a third-year Architectural Science Co-Op student at Toronto Metropolitan University.
I am looking to develop my experience working and learning from professionals and contributing to the development of projects. I am interested in sustainability, collaboration and architecture as a way of adapting to the many challenges of the future.
This portfolio is a selection of my academic and personal work in the architectural field.
Camila Ramirez Vargas
camila.ramirezvargas@torontomu.ca 437-973-7525
www.linkedin.com/in/camila-ramirez-vargas/ My Portfolio
Education
Bachelor of Architectural Science
Fall 2022 - Present
Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON
Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism
2020-2022
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Lima, Peru
Work Experience
ACM Group, Pezet 2 - Student Intern, Quality Assurance Team
December 2024-January 2025
Lima, Peru
• Assisted with compliance of finishing details and installation of facade compositions using Construction Drawings
• Participated and took meeting notes to prepare delivery reports
Consorcio 71 SAC - Architectural Student Intern
July - August 2024, June - August 2023
Lima, Peru
• Modelled and created presentation drawings for residential and commercial projects tailored to each client
• Collaborated with the team in the production of design iterations
TMU Housing and Residence Life - Residence Service Desk Agent
August 2023 - present
• Contributed to the engagement of residents to TMU by fostering community and providing support in academic inquiries
• Handled access control, mail shipping and receiving and guest sign-ins to residence buildings
Department of Architectural Science - Gallery Assistant
April - May 2023
• Curated the 2022-2023 Year-End Show exhibition in collaboration with faculty and students
Extracurriculars
Architectural Science Student Society - Projects Executive
May 2024 - May 2025
September 2023 - May 2024 (Projects Subcommittee)
• Managed student appointments and examined funding for projects, design-builds, competitions and conferences
• Coordinated and led the production of designs for the DAS Student Lounge in collaboration with the team
TMU Architecture Course Union - Mentor
September 2024 - May 2025
• Guided and supported two first-year students with software development and course-related questions
Skills
Modelling + Drafting
• Revit
• Rhinoceros
• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
Rendering
• Enscape
• Twinmotion
Post-Production + Layout
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Physical Model Making
• Laser Cutting
Fabrication Languages
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Basic French and Chinese
Distinctions
• Studio projects displayed in DAS Year-End Show 2023, 2024
• Dean’s List 2023, 2024
• International Architectural Biennale in Lima - Bialima 2021
Certifications
• BIM Methodology in Buildings & Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 365 2025
• Navisworks Manage 2025
Design-Builds
• TMU Library 50th Anniversary Team Leader - 2024-2025
Coordinated and developed the design and fabrication of four celebratory and discovery pillars
• The Garden Tapestry 2023-2024
Designed and prototyped an entrance pavillion for the Toronto Botanical Gardens
DAS Exposed
325 Church St, Toronto Metropolitan University, ON
The new Department of Architectural Science will EXPOSE the agency of the Architectural Practice. The current building hides activities and the actors’ presence in space, and the transformation aims to expose the engagement to architecture through collaboration and learning by making.
The Collaborative Space is the hearth of the building. In this area, students can prepare mock-ups, exhibitions and develop design-builds to further expose all the activities that DAS students engage in throughout the year.
The Creative’s Passage to the North activates a connection to expose student projects.
As aspiring architects, we have the need of communicating what we do. We are creative and share our projects within colleagues and with others, but are not able to be seen. Therefore, the transformation aims to EXPOSE
The Lane
Academic Project: Laneway Housing
The project aims to develop two housing units that blend into Oskenonton Lane and provide a bookstore for the neighbourhood. The main idea to connect both dwellings was to use half levels to generate a fit between them in section and optimize the vertical circulation space.
All the spaces were designed to be oriented to the East and West facades, using skylights and dormer openings to maximize the light entrance.
The Gathering Space opens up to the Reflection Garden with a view of Killarney Lake.
Farm House
200 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, ON
Academic Project: Mid-Rise Housing Winter 2024
The community library was designed to engage with the landscaped views of Court Square Park and St. James Park, creating a dialogue with the monumental buildings from the Historic District of Toronto. The project envisions a reading space that connects green spaces and frames views of the Cathedral of St. James.
The project seeks to integrate local art pieces into the Special Collection and within reading spaces, transforming the library into a dynamic third space. The Artistry aims to create a dynamic environment that celebrates art, history, and the city’s vibrant life.
Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop
Interior Perspective - Second Floor reading space
The concept for our multicolored perforated panels is derived from the architectural principles of points and planes, allowing for a dynamic interplay of elements that can be added, subtracted, and reoriented in a multitude of configurations.
The versatility of the composition enables the panels to enclose spaces, create intimate areas, or be positioned along circulation paths, guiding visitors through the garden in an engaging and visually stimulating manner to make the TBG public space more enjoyable.
