Dorcas Ng | Architecture Portfolio 2025

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Dorcas

Ng Architecture Portfolio

Selected Works | 2021 - 2024

Hello!

My name is Dorcas and I am currently a thirdyear student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture.

My approach to design is defined by the dynamics of space and its direct influence on user activity within architecture. I am particularly interested in exploring moments where spaces intersect, whether in a built, social or technical aspect.

Having engaged in various interpersonal contexts, I hope to be a good addition to your team. My attention to detail and organizational skills also allow me to work efficiently.

Contact me here!

email: dorcasw.s.ng@gmail.com

phone: (647) 501-0418

linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/dorcas-ng-81106a250

February 13, 2024

Juan Carlos Portuese JCPortuese@dialogdesign.ca

Reference Letter

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to recommend Dorcas Ng for future roles in the field of architecture. During her time as an intern at DIALOG, Dorcas demonstrated exceptional talent, skill, and dedication. Dorcas took ownership of her work and consistently delivered high -quality results. She exhibited creativity and proficiency across various tasks, including drawings, diagrams, modeling, and 3D printing.

One of Dorcas's strengths is her reliability. She approached her responsibilities with a strong sense of ownership and consistently exceeded expectations.

Dorcas quickly became a valued member of our team and was a pleasure to work with. She collaborated effectively with colleagues and communicated well. Additionally, she actively participated in studio pin-up activities and presented her work with confidence.

Dorcas proved to be an exceptional intern, and I am confident she will continue to thrive in he r career. I highly recommend her for future roles. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need more information.

Yours truly,

GregoryBeckRubin,OAA

Rear-193SoraurenAvenue Toronto,Ontario,M6R2E7 gregory@p-arch.ca

Thursday15June2023

Towhomitmayconcern,

I'mwritingtorecommendDorcasNg,aninternwithourarchitecturalfirminToronto,Poiesis Architecture,fromJanuarytoApril2023.

DuringDorcas’fourmonthworkterm,shemadethefollowingkeycontributions:

● Crucialroleindesignproposalsforapublicrealmandmajorfacadeupgradesforanoffice buildinginRichmondHill,bringingwell-considereddesignreferencesbasedonpertinentcase studies.

● Exceptionalprofessionalismduringclientpresentations,maintainingcomposurewhilehandling criticalfeedback.

● Contributingtoanawardssubmissionforanalreadybuiltpassivehouseproject,producing enhancedfloorplandrawingsandputtinginextrahours.

● Positiveinfluenceontheofficedynamicsthroughhercuriosity,engagement,andthoughtful questioning.

Dorcashasdemonstratedpotentialthroughheradaptability,collaborativeskills,andpresentation capabilities.Givenherdemonstratedabilities,IhavenohesitationinrecommendingDorcasforarole thatfurtherharnessesherarchitecturalanddesignskills.

Sincerely,

01 | Urban Edges

02 | Riverside Rehabilitation

03 | Peace Path

04 | Kintsugi Library Library and Ceramics Studio

Collaborators_ Jenny Hu, Sadie Berzins, Snow Jia

Course_ 3A Design Studio

Supervisors_ Adrian Blackwell

Location_ Waterloo, Ontario

Skills_ Rhino, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, laser cutting

Objective

Propose an affordable housing block built on suprlus land.

Project Response

This project explores the potential of surplus properties - large vacant lots of government land - in the housing market. With the ever-present demand for affordable housinng, a residential block has been proposed on the undeveloped edge of the City of Waterloo.

Despite our emphasis on densification, we do not neglect the importance of community and connectivity in a neighbourhood. Three unique social hubs occupy the negative spaces between residential buildings, attracting and catering to all demographics in the region.

Four residential typologies have been designed to maximize the number of living units at a range of densities, considering large multigenerational families, single senior residents, and young families. We believe that housing is not merely provided to shelter populations, but to simultaneously realize the accomodations necessary for each household. Overall, this project carefully considers the housing crisis from the macroscale to microscale.

co-living unit view
entrance view
block ground floor plan

Social Plaza Family Junction

Located at the southwest corner, this is our most public triangle featuring an arts and culture centre, restaurants, retail shops, and public heallth clinics. These spaces converge around a harscaped plaza, ultimately attracting visitors and funneling them into our block.

Toward the northern end backing suburbs and focus to family-oriented amenities. A grocery store, a semi-permeable space that offers both surface pop-up markets

Junction

and agricultural land, our next triangle shifts its store, daycare, and local businesses surround surface parking and flexible outdoor space for markets and more.

Co-living Hub

Moving toward the southwestern corner is our co-living hub. Shared spaces such as an art gallery, communal kitchen, and coworking studios programmed throughout these buildings foster creativity and collaboration. Exterior spaces such as community gardens and a pondside park creates a sense of interconnectivity.

artists’ alley
ground floor retail space
midrise overlooking plaza
shared rooftop space
artists’ alley
social plaza

podium-tower highrise

modular co-living midrise

seniors co-living midrise multigenerational townhouse

02 - Riverside Rehabilitation

Course_ 2B Design Studio

Supervisor_ Scott Sorli

Location_ French River, Ontario

Skills_ Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Enscape, model making

parti diagram

Objective

Design a lodge integrated within the natural context of the French River.

Project Response

Nestled within the beautiful context of the Canadian Shield, Riverside Rehabilitation provides a sanctuary for healing, amplified by panamoric views of the surrounding landscape. It provides an intimate connection to nature by building accessible spaces amidst the rough terrain.

The lodge’s design revolves around a central courtyard with five programmatic wings radiating out from it. These involve treatment spaces, a communal living and dining area, and living quarters. Each wing is oriented to maximize a unique frame of the landscape: from the blue horizon of the French River to lush mixed forests and rugged granite formations.

exploded site axonometric
physical therapy room and hydrotherapy pool render
central courtyard render

2022 CISC Steel Competition Entry

Collaborator_ Ellen Lin

Supervisor_ Terri Boake

Location_ Centennial Park, Toronto, Ontario

Skills_ Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, Enscape

site plan

Objective

‘Bridge With a View’ showcasing structural steel detailing and ingenuity.

Project Response

Influenced by the characteristic shape of Pacman Pond in which it is located, this bridge acts as an extension to the park’s trail, leading to an unused green area on the other side of the water. Due to this destination’s popularity, both hikers and cyclists are welcome on the bridge, entering from two different paths before converging into one. Two large interlinking rings mark the point where the paths meet in a dramatic yet elegant silhouette. Composed entirely of steel and with a cable tension system, this pedestrian bridge spans a total of 160m across the calm pond surface. Gentle slopes on one side of the bridge divide brisk cyclists from leisurely pedestrians who can enjoy the view at different elevations - away from the usual business of city life.

steel cables

steel ring bracket

hand-railings

covered steel deck plate

box truss support

steel C-connector

concrete block foundation

HSS tubes on concrete piles

steel T-ribs welded in HSS

hinge and pin connector

steel socket joint

views of diverging pathways

South Facade

Facade

Course_ 1B Design Studio

Supervisors_ Rick Andrighetti

Location_ Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Skills_ Rhino, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Enscape, model making

parti diagram

Objective

Designing for the ‘New Library’ typology.

Project Response

Tucked beside a highway at the edge of a residential neighbourhood, this library is a well-suited to the creative district where it is located. Entering from the sidewalk into the main atrium, various programs are available as users walk through the library to a small park outside. This design is reminiscent of main street marketplaces featuring different hubs of activity. The main library and ceramics studio are elevated above the atrium to allow for visual interaction where the physical is not possible.

Kintsugi is a Japanese ceramics practice on which this library’s metaphorical design is based. It is an art form that celebrates imperfection by joining broken pottery pieces with gold. The people represent this gold, bounding different groups of the community together through their involvement.

program mapping

site plan

West Facade (facing sidewalk)

East

North South Facade
model facing west
model facing south
cross sectional perspective
street entrance render library overlooking pottery studio render
pottery studio and atrium display render

laser-cut models

academic work

parametric pavilion model
Metropolitan Cathedral - Etienne Boulle
1:500 massing model
1:50 sectional model

I would love to hear from you!

Email: dorcasw.s.ng@gmail.com

Phone: (647) 501-0418

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/dorcas-ng-81106a250

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