Selected Works 2021-24
daniel fiala
Toronto, ON daniel.fiala@torontomu.ca
linkedin.com/in/danfia/ https://issuu.com/danfia/ 289.923.0293
education competitions awards
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
Bachelor of Architectural Science
Expected Gradution in 2025
Currently in 4th year
British Columbia Institute of Technology 2020 - Present
Sep - Dec 2023
Online Course in Construction Management
Mircocredential for Applied Circular Economy: Zero Waste Buildings
University of Toronto 2018 - 2020
Bachelor of Science
Major in Biology
Minors in Studio Art and Urban Studies
Lyceum Fellowship
Architecture Competition Participant
Timber Fever
Design-Build Participant
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
Architecture Competition Participant
Jan - Jun 2024
Sep 2022
July 2022
Matthew and Anne Tomljenovic Award 2022
Highest CGPA Average in Second Year
TMU Dean’s List
UofT Dean’s List
- 2020
technical skills
Graphics
3D Modelling
AutoCAD 2023 Revit 2023
Photoshop In-Design
Illustrator
Rhinoceros 7.0
Grasshopper
Enscape
Lumion
extra curricular work experience
Architecture49
Architectural Assistant
Office, Industrial, and Transportation
SD, DD, CD, DD
Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe CC
Giaimo
Architectural Assistant
Historic and Conservation
Marketing, Pre-design, and SD
AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe CC
Fabrication
CNC Milling
Laser Cutting
3D Printing Mould Casting
Video Premiere Pro After Effects
Sep 2023 - Aug 2024
May - Aug 2023
CANstruction Toronto
Design and Fabrication Assistant
TMU Toronto Storefront Window Installation
Design and Fabrication Assistant
Jan - May 2024
2022 - 2023
TMU Architecture Course Union 2022 - Present
Mentorship Program
TMU Department of Architectural Science (DAS) Sep 2022
Orientation Leader
TMU DAS: Digital Fabrication Design-Build Aug 2022
Fabrication and Media Assistant
TMU Creative School: Robot x Human Collaboration
Fabrication and Media Assistant
American Institute of Architecture Students
Graphic Designer and Event Host
Jul 2022
2021 - 2022
FLW Banff Pavilion Revival Project 2020 - 2021
Masonry Conservation Resarch and Modelling
Narration Pavilion
hastings village
Housing Complex
olympic park
Skatepark
padiglione di narrazione
city school
High School
design builds
padiglione di narrazione
Term:
Type: Storytelling Theatre + Office & Cafe
Location:
Software: Winter 2021 Venice, Italy Rhino, Grasshopper, Illustrator, Photoshop
The Venice Biennale is a recurring international showcase of the arts. The pavilion provides space to host the new storytelling category.
Venice is a city of texture, with two prominent materials being used as study for this project. The special moments where light pierces through corridors is enhanced on a finer detail through brick expression.
The pavilion is an extension of the experience found while walking in Venice as light pierces through intersections between the tight corridors.
Red and orange Venetian brick is ever present, showcasing the layers of history as walls decay and are exposed. The facade of the pavilion uses brick to selectively open and expose the interior space to light.
Brick
Context Model
Parametric Brick Panels
1. Steel Lintel
2. Mortar
3. Roman Brick
3. 2. 1.
Ground Floor Plan
South Elevation
Second Floor Plan
Section
Sequence and Light
Study Model
Narration Space
hastings village
Term:
Type: Mixed-Use Housing Complex
Location:
Software: Winter 2021 Bancroft, ON Rhino, AutoCAD, Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop
In the rural town of Bancroft, hastings village addresses the issue of a growing family and elderly population. The community housing complex densifies the town centre, supporting efforts for a walkable neighborhood.
A garden/greenhouse and makerspace craftshop are dedicated to engage families and seniors with the community. Made and grown objects are sold, making the village self-sustainable.
Perspective Ground Floor Plan Third Floor Plan
Pavilion
Greenhouse
Tool Shed 1. Bike Parking 2. Garage 3. Makerspace 7. Farmer’s Market
Storage
Office
Living Room
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Bathroom
Office
Bedroom
Intersection
Primary Street
Secondary Street
Tertiary Path
West Elevation
Roof Morphology
A driver of the design came from the prominence of gabled roofs among the local typologies. The project breaks the uniformity of alignment to the road, instead with alignment to the cardinal axis.
Local Typologies
Colonial Style
20th Century Style
Dutch Gambrel English Cape Cod Cape Cod + Gambrel Minimal Traditional Ranch SplitLevel
Circular Economy
Hastings village has an integrated social and financial economy. Grown and made products are offered to the public which in turn support the local complex’s community activites.
Garden + Makerspace
The greenhouse iscomplimentarytothecommunity’s outdoorgarden,allowingforanall-seasonharvest evenassnowsurroundsit.Itissuppliedand suppliesthecommercialfarmer’smarketandgarden centre.Afteridentifyingthevariouscommunity spacesinBancroft,itwasfoundtherewasno centralizedgardeningspace.The greenhouse expectstoseethelargeseniorpopulationbutalso welcomesyoungerenthusiaststolearnfromthe oldergeneration.Arrangedwiththreerowsof gardenbeds,the greenhouse canaccommodateupto 6 people.
The makerspace isaversatileworkshopthatcan hostavarietyofcreativeendeavoursfrompainting tofurniturerepair.ThepopulationofBancroft valuesreusewithfoursecond-handshops.The makerspace providesaspacetohelpwithrepair andcreationofhouseholdtrinkets.Itisarranged withmovabledesks,storagecabinetsforthe assortmentoftools,allaroundacentral woodworkingtable.The makerspace isasmalland intimatespace,allowingupto4peopletoworkat a time.
Tool Shed Garden + Makerspace
Farmer’s Market
Tool Shed Garden + Makerspace
Farmer’s Market
Section
Term:
Type: Urban Skatepark
Location:
Software: Fall 2021 Toronto, ON Rhino, Grasshopper, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lumion
The skatepark takes over the former olympic park in the prime urban context of Toronto’s CN Tower and Union Station. It is set like a stage, where skaters put on a show for the city.
A pair of parametric structures cover the skatepark, providing dynamic shading and potential to cover with fabric during inclememt weather.
Site Analysis
Existing Olympic Park Preserve Green Space Pedestrian Access Cover &
Shade
Bremner Blvd
Lower Simcoe St
Site Plan
Section A
East Elevation
South Elevation
Term:
Type: Alternative High School city school
Location:
Software: Fall 2022 Toronto, ON Revit, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lumion
The city school incorporates a traditional curriculum with an alternative curriculum focused on environmental and social issues. With a variety of informal spaces, the design encourages spontaneous learning. The permenant definitions between spaces become operable, permitting the students to interact with each other and with the local community.
Urban Engagement
The project aims to engage students with the multitude of experiences found in a city.
By allowing operation on the spaces, opportunities arise for informal learning using the city.
The school acts as a medium for social exchange.
Dufferin St
Russett
City Farm
City Square
City Hall
1. Dufferin Grove Park
2. Community Kitchen
3. Ice Rink
7. Dufferin Mall
8. Bloor Dufferin Park
Ground Floor Plan
W/C
Visual Arts
Janitor
Construction
Offices
Reception
1. Alternative Class
2. Kitchen
3. Student Commons
Dufferin St
Russett Ave
Church
City Square
City Hall
City Square & Hall
• quietest floor
• green roof access
SCIENCE
• biology, physics, chemistry, & computer technology
SOCIAL
• family studies, food studies, seminars, & communications
ART & DESIGN
• visual arts, construction, & makerspace
• ground level access
• connection to street
Notched Beams to Column with Knife Plate
Notched Beams screwed into place Column to Floor Panel with Knife Plate
Perspective Section
Section Model 1:100
Student Commons
North Elevation
South Elevation
CLT floor panel: 5PLY 5-6/8”
CLT girder: 12PLY 30”
insulation sound panel: 4”
board OSB plywood: 4x8’
insulation XPS rigid board: 4”
board treated exterior siding: 1x12”
galvanised steel flashing
aluminum window frame glazing triple pane
aluminum screen rail
board treated screen: 1x8”
frame exterior wall: 2x6”
insulation rockwool batt: 6”
frame interior wall: 2x4”
board gypsum interior wall: 0.5”
board vinyl flooring: 0.2”
design builds
TMU DAS: Digital Fabrication Design-Build
Fabrication Assistant
Created study models with laser cutter and 3D printer, CNC milled PVC panels
Aug 2022
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TMU Creative School: Robot x Human Collaboration
Fabrication and Media Assistant
Used grasshopper to fabricate brick wall with UR10 Robot, media production, and video direction
Jul 2022
blog post link
design builds
TMU Toronto Storefront Window Installation 2022 - 2023
Design and Installation Assistant
Designed in Rhino, created presentation for clients, and helped installation team.
blog post link
design builds
CANstruction Toronto Dec - May 2024
Fabrication and Logistics
As part of a pro bono design with Giaimo. Lead in material aquisition and construction.
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daniel.fiala@torontomu.ca
