Dalia Atie Levin Portfolio

DALIA ATIE LEVIN Architecture Portfolio 2025

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EDUCATION 2 0 21 - 2 0 2 5 U N I V E R S I T Y O F T O R O N T O

20 22 S U M M E R Architecture Internship: Henkin Shavit

TECHNICAL SKILLS D E S I G N TO O L S

Specialist HBA in Architectural Studies

AutoCad

Certificate in Business Fundamentals

Rhino 7

Minor in Urban Studies

Rev i t Grasshopper

20 25 S E N E C A C O L L E G E Rev i t A r c h i t e c t u r e Co u rs e - Fu n d a m e n t a l s

ArcGIS R E N D E R I N G S O F T WA R E S Photoshop

SOFT SKILLS LANGUAGE English Fluent Spanish Fluent Hebrew Half-Fluent PROFESSIONAL Communication Skills C r i t i c a l Th i n k i n g Te a m w o r k & C o l l a b o r a t i o n Attention to Detail Leadership Skills

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Illustrator InDesign Enscape Sketchup D 5 Re n d e r W O R KS H O P + T R A I N I N G Laser Cutter Band Saw Ta b l e S a w Ro u t e r Chop Saw

A B ST R AC T As a designer I have a mission to create empathic design.

To

create

spaces

that

and

help

individuals

serve

feel

the

well-being

connected,

safe,

of

and

people inspired.

Spaces that reflect the needs of diverse cultures, children, and

communities,

growth,

inclusion,

crafting and

comfort

environments to

its

that

maximum

foster

potential.

CONTENT Th e S a n c t u a r y Connected Learning

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Shiftspace Library

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D o n R i v e r Wa t e r s h e d

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Henkin Shavit

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Cultural Crossroads

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THE SANCTUARY STUDENT RESIDENCE E m b o d y i n g S i m Va n d e r Ry n ’s p r i n c i p l e s o f empathic design, this student housing project places the inhabitant at the center of every design e l e m e n t . Fro m t he p a n e l f a ç a d e t ha t a d a p t s t o sun exposure, to thoughtfully craf ted balconies, c o m m o n a r e a s , l a n d s c a p e , a n d t e r ra c e s , t he design

prioritizes

student

well-being.

Th e

e x i s t i n g b u i l d i n g ’s f o r m a d a p t s t o t h e e x i s t i n g l a n d s c a p e , a n d t he d e s i g n c r e a t e s a n a t u ra l ha v e n f ro m t he s t r e s s f u l u n i v e rs i t y a t m o s p he r e .

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Six elements of design that focused on the user’s needs to create a natural atmosphere to counteract the stressful universit y campus

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APRIL 2024| UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, 4 MONTHS INSTRUCTOR MAURICIO QUIROS Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Illustrator, Photoshop, D5 Render, Laser Cutting Machine, Workshop Tools

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CONNECTED LEARNING Capstone Project for the TDSB In today’s educational landscape —reshaping how

students

it’s

essential

learn, to

think,

rethink

and

school

interact— design

to

accomodate the evolving educational system.

In

collaboration

with

the

Toronto

District

School Board, which manages over 500 public schools, this project reimagines common areas into transition points that strengthen connections bet ween

students,

learning

environments,

and the broader communit y to create a more engaging and interactive learning experience.

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Connecting Community: Engaging Surroundings

Connecting Outdoors: Open Educational Space

Connecting Learning: Supporting Diverse Methods

Connecting Students: Interaction & Identity

Grounded in engagement and research on the educational landscape, we recognize the key to enriching education is connection. By bridging the gaps bet ween the of ten-isolated net works of students with their peers, communit y, learning, and the outdoors, with either small or large scale interventions, educational facilities can be transformed into spaces of collaboration and

interaction.

fosters

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an

This

inclusive,

approach

integrates

communit y -oriented

communit y learning

partnerships

using

the

into

the

framework

curriculum outlined

and

above.

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Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School First Level Floor Plan | Scale 1:250

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Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School Second Level Floor Plan | Scale 1:250

Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School North Elevation| Scale 1:150

Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School South Elevation | Scale 1:150

Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School East Elevation | Scale 1:150

Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School West Elevation | Scale 1:150

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Gymansium used as an Event Hall Performance for Nursing Home

Cafeteria used as a Community Kitchen Food Festival for Neighbourhood

Common Area used as a Sewing Workshop for Students

2025 APRIL | UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, 8 MONTHS INSTRUCTOR MICHAEL PIPER, SNEHA MANDHAN Rhino 7, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Vray CNC Machine, Plywood, Acrylic Paint

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S H I F TS PAC E L I B R A RY S T U D Y S PA C E O N C A M P U S The

design

derives

from

the

verb

“shif t.”

Every element from the building form—from its volume to the floor plates and façade —is inspired by the concept of shif ting, where a simple cuboid transforms into dynamic forms.

Situated the

structure

to

their

architect’s

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beside

UofT’s subtly

destinations, abilit y

to

Goldring guides

Centre,

individuals

showcasing shape

the

landscape.

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This cuboid analysis is a complete study of all forms transformed from a shift in a cube by moving its 6 faces, 12 vertices and 8 edges. It was used to generate the building form .

The following analysis (next page) shows all directional movements from each point in the diagram, inspiring the design of stairs and façade.

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2022 MARCH | UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, 4 MONTHS INSTRUCTOR QUAN THAI Rhino 7, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Grasshopper Laser Cutter Machine, Workshop Tools

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D O N R I V E R WAT E R S H E D CONTOUR MAPS + GRADING PL AN A hy d ro l o g i c a l a n a l ys i s o f a s e g m e n t i n t he D o n R i v e r Wa t e r s h e d a t t h r e e d i f f e r e n t s c a l e s to

evaluate

how

topography

drainage

patterns.

Th e

w a t e rs he d

plan

1 : 10 , 0 0 0

contours,

a

at

regional

can

study

improve

included

with

w a t e rs he d

a

10 - m e t e r plan

at

1:5,000 with 1-meter contours, and a local plan at 1:500 with 0.5-meter contours, which w e r e u s e d t o i n f o r m t he n e w g ra d i n g p l a n .

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2024 APRIL | UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, 4 MONTHS INSTRUCTOR MEGAN ESOPENKO ARCGIS, AutoCad, Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Illustrator, Photoshop

B a s e d o n t he f i n d i n g s , a g ra d i n g p l a n w a s d ev e l o p e d t o o p t i m ize d ra i n a g e p a t t e r n s f o r t he n e w d ev e l o p m e n t a n d ro a d s by ex t e n d i n g t he s t e e p i n c l i n e t o w a r d t he w a t e rs he d , i n c o r p o ra t i n g two

levels

of

retaining

ponds,

and

designing

two

terraces

within

t he

first

level

near

t he

d e v e l o p m e n t . Th i s a p p r o a c h e f f e c t i v e l y s l o w s w a t e r f l o w t o w a r d s t h e r i v e r a n d a w a y f r o m t h e d ev e l o p m e n t , p r ev e n t s s o i l e ro s i o n , a n d e n ha n c e s t he v i s u a l a p p e a l o f t he s u r ro u n d i n g l a n d s c a p e .

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H E N K I N S H AV I T B E ST W O R KS : R E S I D E N T I A L P RO J E C TS D e s i g n e d g r a p h i c s , p l a n s a n d r e n d e r s f o r t he newly

planned

homes

for

clients,

assisting

t he a r c h i t e c t s i n r e f i n i n g i d e a s a n d a d j u s t i n g structures,

including

t he

placement

backyard

pergola

and

outdoor

of

t he

lounge.

Wh i l e c o l l a b o r a t i n g w i t h H e n k i n S h a v i t D e s i g n Studios, t he

I

gained

architectural

complexities,

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a

deep

understanding

of

process,

appreciating

its

patience,

and

creative

rewards.

Ground Floor Plan: Variation 1

Ground Floor Plan: Variation 2

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2022 JULY | SUMMER INTERNSHIP HENKIN SHAVIT DESIGN STUDIOS AutoCad, Rhino 7, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop

CULTURAL CROSSROADS ANALYSIS + DESIGN INTERVENTION Pa r kd a l e , a v i b ra n t m u l t i c u l t u ra l hu b i n To ro n t o , o f t e n s e r v e s a s a l a n d i n g p o i n t f o r n e w i m m i g ra n t s .

Thi s r e s e a r c h ex p l o r e s t he c u l t u ra l b e a c o n s w i t hi n t he c o m m u n i t y, hi g hl i g ht i n g i t s d i v e rs i t y a n d m u l t i p l e e t hn i c i t i e s . The s t u d y o f M a s a r y k Pa r k l e d t o a design intervention that expands its use, revitalizing t he l o c a l f a r m e r ’s m a r ke t . A n a l t e r n a t i v e p a t h w a y and to

a

newly

support

t he

designed m a r ke t ’s

cart

were

growth

introduced

that

utilizes

modular components and slide -in design to allow for flexible configurations based on specific needs.

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Storage

Inside Elements

Alternative 1

Alternative 2

2022 NOVEMBER| UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, 4 MONTHS

INSTRUCTOR SIMON RABYNIUK Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop

Slide-In Concept

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Title Area

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