Dorcas
Ng
Architecture Portfolio
Selected Works | 2021 - 2024
Hello!
My name is Dorcas and I am a third-year 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
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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,
Juan Carlos Portuese, BArch | MArch Associate, Architect DIALOG® Ontario Inc.
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GregoryBeckRubin,OAA
Principal,PoiesisArchitecture
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,
GregoryBeckRubin
poiesis architecture www.p-arch.ca
7 01 | Kintsugi Library Library and Ceramics Studio 03 | Built-In Living Furniture Workshop and Student Residence 02 | Off the Street Midrise Residential 04 | Riverside Rehabilitation Off-Grid Rehabilitation Centre p6 p16 p26 p34 table of contents
South Facade Overall Shots 01 - Kintsugi Library April
North Facade
Library and Ceramics Studio
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.
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2022
10 01 - Kintsugi Library April
program mapping
site plan
teens area
meeting area
ceramics display
cafe
children’s area
washrooms
staff office
ground floor plan
public computers
quiet study area
checkout area
book stacks
ceramics classroom
ceramics studio
second floor plan
11 2022 Library and Ceramics Studio
12 01 - Kintsugi Library April
east elevation
north elevation
13 2022 Library and Ceramics Studio
North
West Facade (facing sidewalk)
South
Facade
East
model facing west
model facing south
14 01 - Kintsugi Library
street entrance render library overlooking pottery studio render
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pottery studio and atrium display render
16 02 - Off the Street December
Course_ 2B Design Studio
Supervisor_ Adrian Blackwell
Location_ Cambridge, Ontario
Skills_ Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, Enscape, Photoshop
morphological diagram
Objective
Build affordable midrise housing within a hypothetical Galt Community Land Trust.
Project Response
Off the Street takes a stance against alienation by providing transitional housing for recently homeless adults and at-risk youth. This caters towards the needs of the local demographic in downtown Galt, where there is a higher percentage of homeless population. To reduce stigmatism, a public courtyard faces the main road as well as ground floor programs which provide opportunities for social relations. This includes a public health clinic, bike repair cafe, and job training centre. Residential units are based on 4 modules differentiated by duration of stay. This design is aware to the unstable financial situations of its tenants.
17 December 2022 Midrise Residential
18 02 - Off the Street December MAIN ST WELLINGTONST points of access to proposed building site plan bike repair cafe render
programmatic exploded axonometric
19 December 2022 Midrise Residential 17 17 16 16 18 18 15 15 14 14 13 13 11 11 12 12 10 10 9 9 8 8 6 6 4 4 5 5 3 3 2 2 1 1 7 7 event room, for residents job training centre counseling services clinic sta lounge medical clinic residential lobby 1 underpass skate park neighbourhood park bicycle storage storage and loading residential lobby 2 bike repair / cafe sun room common room social corridor communal laundry room rooftop garden shared kitchen, for rental units residential oors ground oor second oor SCALE 1:500 0 1 5m
20 02 - Off the Street December ground floor plan second floor plan residential
This diagram represents floors 3-5 (left to right) occupied by modular residential units.
A widened double loaded corridor allows each unit to have small front ‘porches’ which alternate with lightwells (filled in grey).
‘Shift units’ (filled in light green) are slightly modified units allowing the succession of lightwells to be achieved throughout the five residential floors.
21 December 2022 Midrise Residential
residential floors diagram
single residence: week-to-week rent
unit plans
joint 1BR unit: month-to-month rent
22 02 - Off the Street December
corridor with lightwells render
2BR unit: month-to-month rent
youth residence: month-to-month rent
23 December 2022 Midrise Residential
24 02 - Off the Street December summer solstice winter solstice outdoor terrace intermediate sun room interior common area SCALE 1:50 0 1 5m terrace detail section
longitudinal section
25 December 2022 Midrise Residential
terrace balcony render
underpass skate park render
26 April 03 - Peace Path
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.
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Pedestrian Bridge
BASIC ELEMENTS
aess categories
FEATURES IN FAR VIEW
FEATURES IN CLOSE VIEW
SHOWCASE ELEMENTS
angle plate steel ring bracket T-ribs welded to HSS tube
support column
deck plate hinge-pin connectors
steel cable C-channel railings truss rod socket
steel rings
28 03 - Peace Path April
area render
picnic
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29 2022 Pedestrian Bridge
cross section
30 03 - Peace Path April
pedestrian and bike paths render
asphalt overlay
UHPC over steel studs
steel deck plate welded T-rib cable hinge joint steel plate bolted to C-channel welded rectangular tube round HSS tube rectangular HSS ring welded steel ring bracket bolt and nut concrete block foundation
31 2022 Pedestrian Bridge
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 8 9 10 11 12
detail section
32 03 - Peace Path April 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 10 12 11 exploded axonometric 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 1 1 HSS rings steel cables steel ring bracket hand-railings covered steel deck plate box truss support steel C-connector concrete block foundation HSS
on
and
tubes
concrete piles steel T-ribs welded in HSS hinge
pin connector steel socket joint
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Pedestrian Bridge
approaching main rings render
34 04 - Riverside Rehabilitation August
Course_ 2B Design Studio
Supervisor_ Scott Sorli
Location_ Noelville, Ontario
Skills_ Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, Enscape, Photoshop
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.
35 August 2023 Physical Rehabilitation Centre
04 - Riverside Rehabilitation August
exploded site axonometric
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unfolded elevation of courtyard
August 2023 Rehabilitation Centre
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site plan with views
04 - Riverside Rehabilitation August 38
ground floor plan
longitudinal section
August 2023 Rehabilitation Centre 39
physical therapy room and hydrotherapy pool render
40 04 - Riverside Rehabilitation August
central courtyard render
41 August 2023 Rehabilitation Centre