Master's Application Portfolio 2022

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Academy for the Distilling Arts

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Jia Fu Agricultural Center

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Swarm

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Re-Frakt

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Professional Works

PROJECT 1

ACADEMY OF THE DISTILLING ARTS LOCATION PROJECT TYPE DURATION COLLABORATOR ROLE

TORONTO, CANADA ACADEMIC - MIXED USE 4 MONTHS / JANUARY - APRIL 2019 ERIC SEIGFREIDT CO-DESIGNER, 3D MODELLER, PHYSICAL MODELLER, RENDERER

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Existing Context

Future Development

Terracotta Cladding

Views from the Site Downtown Toronto

Existing Context Residential Tower

Corten Steel Envelope

Historical Context Distillery District

SITE PLAN

ADAPTING THE OLD AND THE NEW An old dilapidated warehouse sits on the edge of the Toronto Distillery District. Covered in overgrowth, littered with waste, and barricaded to prevent squatters, the site serves as an unwelcome sight to the city’s historic district. In its place, the Academy for the Distilling Arts practises, educates, and preserves the traditional art of whiskey making. This academy includes a small distillery, classrooms, a restaurant and bar, and whiskey maturation spaces where the oak casks are stored. The intent of the design is to use materials and forms reminiscent of the traditional art of distilling. Building upon the historic Distillery District by preserving the original façade while adding modern twists and enhancements.

Starting with the form of the structure, the choice was made

to have a novel approach on a classical building technique, the gabled roof. The form undulates, pitching the roof at different angles creating spaces that provides lighting to the interior. On the opposite end, an inverted gable can be found, drawing light towards the building core. Materiality not only serves the role in connecting the inverted forms but also ties in the new addition contextually. The dark aesthetic of the charred wooden shakes suggests the barreling procedure of whisky distilling. Complementing its application through modern construction techniques forms a texture and pattern similar to that of the traditional masonry.

Through innovation in form it becomes possible to bring techniques and materials of the old and the new together.

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4th FLOOR

3rd FLOOR

2nd FLOOR

1st FLOOR

MODEL PHOTOS

8 | MASSING

PRESERVE

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Creating a central circulation core and adding access points from the base of the historical façade

EXTRUDE

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Initial massing strategy of new construction. Fundamental gabled forms, adhering to traditional design

UNDULATE

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Integrating the arrangement of existing historical bays to establish visual coherenence of the façade

EXTEND

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Sections of the existing building along the North, East, and South façade are preserved for new development

DEFINE

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Innovating on traditional forms to suit modern standards of design, light and experiential mass

ILLUMINATE

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Promoting natural light penetration in key spaces and spacing windows with reference to historical façade

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LIGHT

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Fully glazed façade provids transparency between the interior and exterior

NUCLEUS

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Central pond serves as the focal point of the park, contrasting against the rigidity of the main structure

REVITALIZE

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Planting of local plant species and trees provides areas of interest for public gatherings and events

SHADE

Vertical louvers offers a distinct aesthetic while providing protection from the twilight’s glare

CIRCULATE

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Methods of circulation extend from existing paths to the street using a bridge over the water feature

LEISURE

Seating, art installations, and other amenities are placed along the main circulation paths

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10 | SECTIONS + ELEVATIONS

NORTH ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

W-E SECTION

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WEST ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

S-N SECTION

12 | AXONOMETRICS

MAIN STAIR

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RESTAURANT

BAR

PROJECT 2

J I A F U A G R I C U LT U R E C E N T E R LOCATION YI CHANG, HUBEI, CHINA PROJECT TYPE EXTRA CURRICULAR - MIXED USE DURATION 2 WEEKS / JUNE 2018 COLLABORATORS IVANA LUK, XIANGQIAN WU, YINGXU WANG, ZHEN SUN, HONGQIAN WEI ROLE TEAM LEADER, 3D MODELLER, RENDERER, LEAD DESIGNER

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EARTH TO PLATE During my travels around China, I have explored and experienced the integration and adaptation of the traditional values of Chinese culture into a modern lifestyle. Through my observations, I saw the enormous role that food and drink occupies in everyday life. It posits itself more than just a basic necessity, it has been ingrained as a cultural keystone, deeply rooted in society.

As a result, the issue of feeding the most populated nation in the world

creates hugely profitable opportunities for those who desire it. The importance and impact that Chinese farmers place on global socioeconomics cannot be understated. However, heavily processed foods, high chances of contamination, illegal additives and other concerning problems plague the food industry in an attempt to feed the dense urban environments. This Agricultural Centre seeks to remedy that issue by immersing visitors in the agricultural process.

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SITE PLAN

MODEL

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R E S I D E N T I A L

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Numerous residential suites are available for visitors involved in agricultural studies as well as travellers who wish to leave the stressful urban life and experience the beautiful countryside

In addition to the and a front desk, features a Book Caf dishes with locally

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standard amenities the central lobby fé serving traditional sourced ingredients

Drawing inspiration from the classical design of Chinese courtyards, a central water feature is surrounded by rooms provided for study and research. Advanced instruments and workshops are provided to promote scientific advancement in crop diversity and increased yield

20 | SUSTAINABILITY

RECIRCULATION The client’s imperative was to achieve a minimum Gold LEED Certification in this project, as such, sustainability efforts have been made to each design decision. Featured, is the green roof placed over the research core.

This feature is able to reduce the overall energy consumption of the building as well as its use of water. Replicating traditional farming practices of terraccing, the roof form appears seemless along the contours of the hillside. As the local climate is particularily humid and it often rains, the roof garden is able to maximize its rainwater intake.

COLLECTION

The surrounding hillside slopes towards the building to gather water. The gathered rainwater serves multiple functions in the operation of the facility. The primary function is providing for the various types of vegetation planted. Passing through the various layers of vegetation and natural filters, it is then brought into the building for its secondary purpose. Grey water is sent for use in the lavatories as well as the central water feature within the underground courtyard. Lastly, after one final filtering process, the water is sent clean into the local river

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LOBBY

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LOCATION TORONTO, CANADA PROJECT TYPE ACADEMIC - INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION DURATION 5 WEEKS / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2018 COLLABORATORS YSABEL ARBOLEDA, RACHEL AU, AMANDA BRENNAN, IRDA HAJDARI, KEEGAN TOSCANO, AGNES YUEN ROLE CO-DESIGNER, ASSEMBLER, PROGRAMMER

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3mm CLEAR ACRYLIC

3/4” CHICAGO TOPS 3mm MDF

3mm MDF

3mm MDF

FOR HUMAN BEHAVIOUR Curiousity and creativity are traits that are necessary for consideration when it comes to interactivity. The world around us features static observable landmarks that vision melt into the background and when interaction is considered, it is obvious and limiting.

Swarm is an interactive art installation intended to explore these boundaries and provide each user with their own customizable experience. Inspiring the user to think innovatively and provides visual, colourful perspectives into their mind.

The installation consists of modular panels fitted with colourful hexagons lit up with LED strips. In the middle of each of the acrylic hexagons are ultrasonic sensors that detect the proximity of objects and relays that information to a central computing unit. Triggering the proximity sensor will cause the orignally oscilating panels to lock to a specific colour. The addition of skill based input enhances the longetivity of the installation as the user is encouraged to dedicate themselves to practise in order to achieve their intended result.

3mm WHITE ACRYLIC

ULTRASONIC SENSORS 3mm MDF

3mm MDF

3/4” CHICAGO SCREWS ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

MODULATE

Hexagonal masses are attached together with a central blinking light and six interactable panels

INTERACT

Activating the ultrasonic sensors causes the pulsating lights to lock to the color

CREATE

Each user is able to design and customize their own experience with the installation

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Module frame assembly

Ultrasonic sensors + LED testing

Arduino + Breadboard setup under each module

Modules are wired to central operator arduino

Structure + module installation

Interaction

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MODULATE Hexagonal masses are attached together with a central blinking light and six interactable panels

REDEFINING PRIVACY Re.Frakt explores the possibility of going beyond the utilitarian form of the traditional partition. Expanding upon the ability of providing seperation of space, this futuristic partition is adaptable and changes based on the environment. Based on the level of activity around the wall, panels will open up to create a more open and transparent space.

As one walks along the wall, a the panels provide views specific ot that individual, creating a unique experience between the user and whatever was behind the screen.

This challenges the notion of public versus private space by making them one and the same.

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INTERACT Activating the ultrasonic sensors causes the pulsating lights to lock on the previous color

CREATE By locking different panels to various colors, users can create their own design for a customized experience

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GEAR BOX

DOWEL 3mm WOOD SERVO 20KG TORQUE

UNIT ASSEMBLY

MAIN STRUCTURE

SERVO BOX 3mm MDF

CABLE 20LB FISHING WIRE

SERVO BOX 3mm MDF

FINS BRISTOL BOARD cable cable

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HARDWARE ALUMINUM HOUSING 3mm MDF IRIDESCENT FILM 36” x 12.5”

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PANEL CONNECTION

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RE:FRAKT Architectural Effects

RE:FRAKT Architectural Detail

30 | PROFESSIONAL WORKS

PROFESSIONAL WORKS VIEUX PORT // NEUF ARCHITECTES IN PROGRESS Type: MID RISE RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL Site: OTTAWA, CANADA INVOLVEMENT PHASE: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT + Balcony and facacde iterations were elaborated through streamlined process involving modular design and material study. + Drafted multiple options for the ground floor communal spaces according to current and projected population metrics

BASELINE // NEUF ARCHITECTES UNDER CONSTRUCTION Type: MID RISE RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL Site: OTTAWA, CANADA INVOLVEMENT PHASE: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION + Multiphase project involving massing iterations for adjacent to address and negotiate the City of Ottawa’s responses. + Conducted multi-field coordination to optimize mechanical spaces throughout the building

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PETRIES LANDING // NEUF ARCHITECTES IN PROGRESS Type: MID RISE RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL Site: OTTAWA, CANADA INVOLVEMENT PHASE: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT + Balcony and facade iterations were elaborated through streamlined process involving modular design and material study. The process translated wavey expression from competition to much more feasible yet architecturally indifferent design.

800 MONTREAL RD// NEUF ARCHITECTES IN PROGRESS Type: LOW RISE RESIDENTIAL Site: OTTAWA CANADA INVOLVEMENT PHASE: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT + Developed details to improved thermal efficiency throughout the entire project + Organized building information for every item of interest to simplify the modelling process

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