CONTENT
HOUSING PROJECT
01
RESILIENCE 2024.06
02 This portfolio showcases a selection of academic projects exploring architecture across multiple scales, from building design to urban and landscape strategies. The work focuses on environmental resilience, social engagement, and spatial experimentation.
IN-BETWEEN 2025.12
03
adaptive architecture project
Team | Academic Work
BIG CHIMNEY 2024.08
05
architecture project
Individual | Academic Work
THE ARCH 2024.04
04
innovation reusing project
Team Work | Architecture Competition
community project
Individual Work
SYN-AMOENUS 2024.12
community project
Individual Work
LANDSCAPE PROJECT
06
THRESHOLD 2025.05
07
landscape architecture project
Individual | Thesis
MATTER MATTER 2026.01
landscape project
Team | Academic Work
STRUCTURE PROJECT
08
R & N HOUSE 2023.12
architecture project
Individual | Academic Work
01 RESILIENCE A Multi-functional Rooftop Oasis for Barcelona
As Barcelona grapples with the pressing challenges of water scarcity, urban heat islands, and a monolithic urban landscape, “Resilience” emerges as a transformative solution. This innovative design concept reimagines the city’s underutilized rooftops as vibrant, multifunctional public spaces that foster community interaction, promote sustainability, and
INNOVATION REUSING PROJECT
enhance the overall quality of life for residents. Resilience envisions a modular, adaptable rooftop landscape seamlessly
TEAM WORK | ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION
integrating sustainable technologies with diverse programming. Drawing inspiration from the Eixample district’s unique
DATE: 2024.06
urban fabric, the design embraces flexible zoning for various uses, catering to the community’s evolving needs.
Barcelona, Spain
SITE
REUSING ROOFTOP
1988
Courtyard
1924
LAYERED FUNCTION
Reuse of unused rooftops, terraces, and courtyards
- Rainwater collectors are designed to maximize
A district known for its unique urban configuration and rich architectural heritage.
on the roof.
CHALLENGES
1859
Garden
BARCELONA 2024
rainwater collection and are used to irrigate plants
- The commercial spaces are designed to be more effective in providing some source of
District: High construction density and the scarcity of green areas
(41.4076759, 2.1730776)
Climate: Growing demand for water, the drought
Location
income for the residents of the community.
- Aerial walkways can effectively connect the entire
Reuse the rooftops of a prototype block of the Eixample
1. Giving a new use to rooftops, terraces, and interior courtyards.
rooftop space.
3. Contributing to climate change adaptation
Give a new life to the interior courtyards
- Rooftop oasis to eliminate heat island effect improve air quality and support local biodiversity.
4. Improving urban biodiversity
2. Promoting sustainable architecture
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- Original Rooftop to support the aerial walkways.
5. Developing solutions that can be applied in other cities Uniform height
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AWNINGS Ventilated roofing system “à la catalane”
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Unreinforced masonry Facades decorated
FUTURE IDEA
Modular movable blocks are designed on the existing rooftop. Elevated walkways connect different areas, creating linear activity spaces while
Sustainability
increasing rooftop green spaces.
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Flexibility
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Biodiversity Heat Island
BLOCK ACTIVITY 4 LARGE ACTIVITY 3 WALKWAY 2 GRASSLAND 1
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In the future, these walkways can be extended to connect with surrounding building rooftops, achieving aerial interconnection between nine surrounding rooftops.
Blo
Building roof Structure Ramp
Water Irrigation
Chamfered corners
community interaction and improve the quality of life for residents.
PROPOSAL
“Eixample”
- Public spaces are designed to promote
BUILDING
RENDER
Pathway on the rooftop
RENDER
Walkway
GRASSLAND PATTERN CONCEPT Barcelona Mosaic Tile
Roof Garden Design
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1. Library 2. Garden and rest 3. Retail 4. Cafeteria 5. Rest Room 6. Small Playground 7. Gym
SITE PLAN
8. Yoga 9. Outdoor garden 10. Gallery 11. Stage 12. Basketball Yard 13. Volleyball Yard 14. Playground
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MODULAR MOBILE ASSEMBLY
ACTIVITY BLOCK
The design of the rolling tracks gives the
CUBE UNIT
Roof Linen Fabric
independent block spaces flexibility and diversity. They can be moved to create larger and more varied public spaces according to different needs.
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TRACK ROLLER GUIDANCE SYSTEMS
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Track roller guidance systems are a key design element for
They are public activity spaces located on two
creating adaptable and dynamic rooftop architecture with cube building units. These rails, strategically installed between cube units and aerial walkways. They enable
Lib
rary
levels of the existing rooftop. Securely fixed to the building, they act as a hub that connects different walkways. The two-story structure
seamless movement and reconfiguration of the units,
also creates an elevated viewpoint, allowing
maximizing rooftop utilization for various purposes.
visitors to see across the entire rooftop.
DETAIL SECTION
Stage
Library
Cafeteria
RENDER The moving cube units offer dynamic spaces for a variety of activities, from morning fitness sessions to evening cultural events. The design encourages social interaction with open pathways, green areas, and adaptable units catering to the community’s needs. Sustainability is emphasized through natural materials and integrated greenery, reducing the urban heat island effect. The rooftop garden and green spaces provide both aesthetic and environmental benefits, making the space a true community hub.
SECTION
ELEVATION
SECTION
02 IN-BETWEEN
TYPE: ARCHITECTURE PROJECT ACADEMIC WORK | INDIVIDUAL MARCH. 1 STUDIO DATE: 2025.12
This project proposes a multi-level, mixed-use building on a real urban infill site in Toronto, located between 289–295 College Street. The existing condition typifies the underutilized “fill-in” parcels commonly found across the city. The program includes a ground-floor public gallery, a workspace for an architectural firm, at least two levels of shared offices for students and young professionals (including open work areas and meeting rooms of different sizes), and a public rooftop terrace on the fifth floor.
Building on a cone-based design strategy, the project develops the architectural language of the building through a system of four cones. Responding to the site’s solar orientation and points of daylight entry, four cones of varying sizes and inclinations penetrate multiple levels of the building, drawing natural light deep into the interior while creating visual connections between interior spaces and the surrounding environment.
At ground level, the curved surfaces and cone openings guide movement from the street toward the rear landscape. Through the inward displacement of building volumes and the retention of existing walls, a narrow outdoor transitional space is created along the edge of the building. The main entrance is located within this quieter intermediate zone, where a staircase following the curved geometry of the cones leads visitors to different program areas. The cone volumes also act as spatial organizers within the building. By minimizing excessive interior partitions, the design emphasizes openness and spatial ambiguity in shared areas, allowing flexible interactions and visual continuity throughout the building.
291 COLLEGE ST TORONTO, ON Concept form Solid with viod
Keep the void part open
Play with cone shape
Diagram
Concept form Solid with viod
KEEP THE VOID PART OPEN
CONCEPT FORM SOLID WITH VOID
PLAY WITH CONE SHAPE
6th Floor
ROOF
5th Floor
CAFE & ARCHITECT OFFICE
4th Floor ARCHITECT OFFICE
3rd Floor
CO-WORKING
2nd Floor
CO-WORKING
1st
Floor
GALLERY
Keep the void part open
CONE Studied solids—mass, volume, aggregation, and structural stability
THE LIGHT GOES TO EACH SPACE THOUGH THE CONE.
AXONOMETRIC
NORTH ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
UP UP
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
FORTH FLOOR PLAN
FIFTH FLOOR PLAN
SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
03 THE ARCH
ADAPTIVE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT ACADEMIC| TEAM WORK DATE: 2024.04
This project reimagines a historic building in downtown Toronto as a contemporary hotel while preserving its architectural heritage. The design retains the original masonry façade and structural walls, introducing a new architectural volume that contrasts with yet remains in dialogue with the historic fabric.
Inspired by the arch motifs found in surrounding heritage buildings, the design develops a series of abstracted arch structures. Public programs—including galleries, indoor gardens, and retail spaces—activate the lower levels, while hotel rooms are distributed on the upper floors. The interior design achieves spatial integration through the introduction of an indoor garden and multiple levels of space. By combining historic preservation with contemporary spatial interventions, the project explores how architecture can mediate between past and present urban identities.
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SITE CONSTRAINT REQUIREMENTS
Location: 460 King St W ADELAIDE ST W
ZONING BY LAW
(Northwest corner of King and Spadina) • First-storey elevation ≤ 0.6 m
Building Type: Heritage Building KING ST W
SKYSCRAPER
HEIGHT MAX. 39M
Objective: As a transitional and connecting point between two
• Heritage height allowance: max +20% of permitted height
Built: 1873 Now
• Added volume ≤ 1.5× retained heritage mass WELLINGTON ST W
• New mass setback ≥ 3 m from street-facing façade
architectural zones, the site utilizes traditional arched designs and modern, sleek lines to create a space that embodies both historical
SETBACK
significance and contemporary aesthetics, reflecting the perfect
3.0 meter for the portion of the building or structure which exceeds a height of 20.0 meter for Upper Building Level Facing A Street.
fusion of the city's historical culture and modern life.
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1982
1997
RETAIN Wall
This Victorian-style historic building existed as a small bar hotel since the early 20th century.
CENTER
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RETAIN Wall
REDESIGN IDEA
CAL
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ROGERS
PRIVATE
1960s It became a music hub and a gathering spot for punk bands. 1997 It was renamed Global Village Backpackers (Toronto's largest youth hostel).
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2014, the building's exterior was restored
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to harmonize with the surrounding historic architecture.
OUTSIDE
INDOOR GARDEN
GLASS COVER
INNER WALL Site DOWNTOWN
Main road
FACILITIES FACILITIES FACILITIES FACILITIES
EXIST HISTORICAL WALL
Commercial district
RESTAURANT
Railway track
many stores and restaurants. The goal was to design a hotel that complements the area's historic architecture and vibrant culture.
Toronto Map
SPADINA ST.
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ONTARIO LAKE
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, site is part of a historic commercial district with
HOTEL ROOM HOTEL ROOM HOTEL ROOM
GALLERY
RETAIL LOBBY LOBBY LOBBY
HISTORICAL PART
LOBBY
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
CAFE
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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SCALE: 1: 400
1. Cafe
6. Storage room
11. Kitchen
2. Bathroom
7. Retail area
12. Bar
3. Corridor
8. Library
13. Dinning area
4. Service room
9. Hallway
14. Reception
5. Office
10. Gallery
ELEVATION B
ELEVATION A
3 8 9 0 6 mm 3 5 9 0 6 mm 3 1 4 9 7 mm 2 7 8 1 1 mm 2 4 3 1 1 mm 1 9 8 2 4 mm 1 6 0 3 0 6 mm
The architecture integrates contemporary interventions with traditional elements, where the light, minimal language of the new structure contrasts with the existing fabric to create visual balance. Varied arch proportions reinforce this dialogue, framing layered views that reveal the coexistence of old and new from both distant and immersive perspectives.
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HOTEL ROOM CORRIDOR
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SECTION A
SCALE: 1: 400
38906 mm 35906 mm
1. Cafe
6. Storage room
11. Kitchen
2. Bathroom
7. Retail area
12. Bar
3. Corridor
8. Library
13. Dinning area
4. Service room
9. Hallway
14. Reception
5. Office
10. Gallery
SECTION B
31497 mm 27811 mm 24311 mm
19824 mm 16306 mm
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5000 mm
The new construction forms the hotel’s main functional zone: levels four and five house public activity spaces and infrastructure, while levels six to eight contain guest rooms. Organized around a central atrium, the upper floors feature symmetrical open layouts with elevated walkways and stair connections. Floor-to-ceiling glazing in rooms facing the indoor garden enhances transparency and spatial openness.
INDOOR GARDEN
The indoor garden is situated in the most sunlight-filled location of the whole, with windows that make the space visually open. People can enjoy the indoor garden while looking out over the city of Toronto.
INDOOR GARDEN SECTION 38906 m m
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04 BIG CHIMNEY
TYPE: ARCHITECTURE PROJECT INDIVIDUAL WORK DATE: 2024.08
This project investigates climate-responsive architecture for informal settlements in New Delhi, where extreme heat waves increasingly threaten living conditions in dense slum communities. Drawing inspiration from termite mounds and traditional passive cooling systems, the proposal introduces a vertical housing prototype that integrates porous brick façades, stack ventilation shafts, and evaporative water cooling to regulate indoor temperatures without mechanical systems. The architecture is organized as a cluster of chimney-like towers arranged around communal water courtyards inspired by traditional Indian stepwells. By combining biomimetic ventilation strategies with community-oriented spatial organization, the project proposes a resilient housing model that improves thermal comfort while supporting collective life in high-density settlements.
FLOOR PLAN
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According to the India Meteorological Department, the heat wave is unbearable across the country, with humid air making the heat even more unbearable and even life-threatening. It is expected to increase two to four times by 2050, with heat waves arriving earlier staying longer and becoming more frequent.
SITE ANALYSIS kusumpur pahadi slums Site: Kusumpur Pahadi Slums
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TOP 5 SLUMS IN NEW DELHI
Greenland Lake Main road Minor road
delhi
45 NEW DELHI 43 LUCKNOW
Path bhalswa
kathputli colony slum
39 MUMBAI 41 HYDERABAD
pahaganj
New Delhi BAY OF BENGAL
kusumpur pahadi
30 BENGALURU
VASANT VIHAR
sangam vihar Yamuna River
Slums
INDIAN TEMPERATURE MAP
DELHI RESIDENTIAL MAP
New Delhi highest temperature during April to June
50°C
has both growing residential areas and many informal settlements, where extreme heat and power
100,000 average 161 household per slum
22% 6-8 45% 4-5 5% 9 members
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outages make life very difficult for those in the slums.
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India’s capital, is a fitting place to tackle heat wave challenges due to its wide poverty gap. The city
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SLUMS:
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number of member in one household
number of room
PATH JAWHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
54.91% of slums are composed of PACCA STRUCTURE TIN ROOF FABRIC
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Kusumpur Pahari is a slum in South Delhi, located near the upscale neighborhood of Vasant Vihar, highlighting a stark contrast in living conditions. The slum is marked by overcrowding and poverty, with residents struggling due to the lack of basic necessities such as clean water, proper sanitation, and accessible healthcare. These challenges severely impact their quality of life and ability to live with dignity.
PROCESS façade perforated brick clay
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inner wall
façade perforated brick
bamboo
roof wooden plate window frame
inner wall bamboo
wood structure steel
window glass
5F RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
stair wood
x30 people TERMITE MOUND Spire shape
9F RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
x90 people
LUNG STRUCTURE
reduces the heat-exposed area to sunlight. BRICK
BAMBOO
Termite mound have hundreds of vents. Hot air and carbon dioxide will flow out through openings in the center of the mound, while outside air can flow in through holes in the edge of the ant nest. Fresh air is constantly circulated through the ant nest. Ants utilize the principles of weathering and heat convection to regulate gas exchange.
FLOOR PLAN 3F BUILDING 5M DIAMETER
+26250mm rooftop
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
large house medium house +20890mm ninth floor
small house +18240mm eighth floor
+15590mm
3f 2 family 12 people 5m diameter 20 sq meter
5f 4 family 30 people 8m diameter 25 sq meter
9f 16 family 90 people 10m diameter 45 sq meter
5F BUILDING 8M DIAMETER
seventh floor
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
9F BUILDING 10M DIAMETER
+12940mm sixth floor
+10290mm fifth floor
Basic house +7640mm fourth floor
+4990mm
1F 4-5 people 5m diameter 15 sq meter
third floor
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
+2340mm second floor
0.00mm ground floor
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
COMMUNITY ARRANGEMENT
The entire neighborhood consists of four different height sizes of barrel houses. They are dispersed in three opposing formations around a central pond in a circular site.
SMALL COMMUNITY The triangular shape of the same-sized cylinders prevents airflow channels and concentrates airflow in the center and then in all directions. The curved shape of the cylinders also changes the speed and direction of air flow, lowering the temperature of the surrounding air.
BIG COMMUNITY Main road 4-5 M wide (For trucks and car)
Middle road 3 M wide (For small car and bicycle)
Walkway 1 M wide
Grassland
05 SYN-AMOENUS
TYPE: COMMUNITY DESIGN PROJECT INDIVIDUAL WORK DATE: 2024.09
"Together" (Syn-) and "pleasant" (amoenus), an ideal community environment where natural harmony and beauty complement social cohesion.
Inspired by reflections on the needs of refugees rebuilding their lives, the project introduces borderless communal activities and shared spaces to encourage interaction and cross-cultural exchange between immigrants and local residents. The design proposes a progressive community structure that integrates shared public spaces with independent living units, providing platforms for psychological healing, economic opportunities, and cultural integration. Through a phased spatial strategy, residents gradually transition from supportive communal environments to more independent living, exploring architecture as a framework for social healing, cultural exchange, and long-term community resilience.
OVERALL ASYLUM-SEEKER IN CANADA
60% Canadians don't want immigrants
CULTURAL CONFLICT REHABILITATION
which is more
than the previous record set in 2022.
INTEGRATION
Needs
Solutions
1. Sense of Security & Belonging 2. Transition to a New Community 3. Integration into Society
• •
HOUSING CRISIS
MEXICO
DESIGN SOLUTION
1
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
[0-6 Months]
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Key Needs •
•
Safety and Stability: Privacy, emotional support, recovery from psychological trauma. Access to Basic Services
2
Mid-Term Phase
HUMANITARIAN INJUSTICE VIOLENT CONFLICTS
SP OR T
NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN
Short-Term Phase
Community
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TÜRKIYE LEBANON SUDAN 4 Million Displaced people
"I didn't know where to go, where to start.”
•
SYRIA 6.8 Million displaced people MYANMAR AFGHANISTAN
•
INDIA
3.4 Million Displaced people •
CANADA REFUGEES
The camp hosts more than 200 living on different floors. She has to sleep in a spacious room filled with bunk beds, with little peace and privacy.
Key Needs Contact and interaction with local people and culture to promote adaptation and integration Provide a more independent and private housing environment Flexible use of multi-functional spaces: education, design, and commercial activities Meet basic skills training and income needs
Places of worship
Gardens
LIVING AREA Integration of shops and housing
[6-18 Months] UKRAINE 7 Million
SP AC E
VENEZUELA
ADA AN C
DISPLACEMENT BY WAR
Combining private residences with shared supportive community spaces. Incorporating borderless, race-neutral activities and cuisines to promote interaction and coexistence among people from different countries and backgrounds.
Phased Approach
INCREASED 326% 2013-2023 FROM 32,828 TO 139,715
NATURAL DISASTER
ITERATIVE CHANGE COMMUNITY
Provide phased shared community spaces for immigrants to integrate into the local community
important source of multicultural ethnic populations
144,035 In 2023 1.5 TIMES
DESIGN STRATEGIC
SHOP Income sources + cultural exchange PLANTING AREA
HOUSE Gradually Independence
Psychological healing Income opportunities Immigrants' integration
COMMERCIAL AREA Attract locals for shopping and cultural experience
Communities welcoming Syrian refugees Resettlement Assistance Program communities
3
Service Provider Organizations
Long-Term Phase [18+ Months]
PROVINCIAL DISTRIBUTION OF CLAIMS
Integration with local cultural and economic systems through festivals, community businesses, and events.
Key Needs •
• Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Other
Canada has a strong tradition of welcoming refugees. Over one million refugees have arrived in Canada since 1980, most with few, if any, financial resources. They often had to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture.
Integration into surrounding neighborhoods, achieving full social inclusion. Independent living and housing upgrades.
Incremental Housing System Gradual transition from communal housing to independent homes.
Teach basic agricultural skills
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Ontario Provincial Police Museum Ontario Court of Justice Georgian College Ontario Community & Social Services
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1. Phase I Community 2. Phase II Community 3. Phase III Community
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GARDEN AREA The community garden is a borderless space for neighborhood interaction and leisure. Beyond providing psychological healing and therapy, it offers a basic livelihood opportunity for resident without income sources.
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1.Sharing gallery
2. Residential house
6. Community center
3. Park
4. Main road
7. Christian Church
5. Planting area
8. Islambad
CONCEPT DESIGN PROCESS 2
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SINGLE HOUSE For 1-2 Persons Single Bedroom Living for couple, Single parent with children
FAMILY HOUSE For 3-4 Persons Two Bedrooms Living for Family and Group people
THREE ARCHED WINDOWS ON THE FACADE
STRUCTURAL EXPLODED DRAWING
INCREMENTAL HOUSING SYSTEM
SYRIA
Roof
Second floor interior wall
Second floor exterior wall
5000 MM Arch ceiling frame
9000 MM Roof Wooden structural roof frame
Stair First floor interior wall
Arched Windows
Glass
Beige brick exterior wall
RESIDENTIAL PART SHOP/ STORE PART
The residential area adopts a progressive housing system, transitioning gradually from shared spaces to independent housing, meeting residents' needs at different stages, promoting adaptation and growth, while encouraging neighborhood interaction and community integration.
1 Short- Term Phase [0-6 Months]
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Mid-Term Phase [6-18 Months]
3
Long-Term Phase [18+ Months]
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Second Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
1. Retail store
5. Living area
1. Stair
5. Minor Bedroom
2. Restaurant
6. Study area
2. Main Bedroom
6. Bath
3. Indoor garden
7. Bath
3. Indoor garden
7. Study area
4. Outdoor garden
8. Kitchen
4. Outdoor garden
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PERSPECTIVE SECTION RESIDENTIAL PART
SHOP/ STORE PART
5 3
SHARING GALLERY HALLWAY 1
7580 MM
2
5000 MM 4250 MM
GARDEN FLOWER MARKET
1. Small Store Unit
4. Sharing Gallery Hallway
6. Small garden
2. Large Store Unit
5. Hallway garden
7. Large garden
3. Store Hallway
COMMUNITY AREA
SHOP/ STORE PART
The Sharing Gallery connects residents and locals through a shared space that includes markets and shops. Here, residents can display their skills, run small businesses, and engage with different cultures. The open gallery design encourages community activities and builds relationships. Each gallery includes 6 housing units.
FLOOR PLAN
06 THRESHOLD
TYPE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORJECT ACADEMIC WORK | INDIVIDUAL UNDERGRAD THESIS DATE: 2025.05
This project explores the cultural and spatial thresholds of Chinatown, where its unique identify connect with adjacent neighborhoods. The design highlights the blurred boundaries of Chinatown and draws on elements of traditional Chinese landscape painting to express its inner meaning. These landscape-inspired interventions activate threshold spaces, creating small-scale moments of cultural expression along the edges of Chinatown. Through the philosophy of “seeing the large through the small, and the small through the large,” the project examines the relationship between Chinatown, its surrounding communities, and the broader city of Toronto.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION
CHINATOWN ASSOCIATION MAP
CHINESE RELIGION BUILDING
ART AREA
ART AREA
GRANGE PARK
DUNDAS ST W
BALDWIN AREA
RESIDENCE AREA
BAKERY STORE
中国同乡会
JULIUS DEUTSCH PARK
KENSINGTON AREA
CHINATOWN COMMERCIAL
CHINATOWN BOUNDARY
SITE DESIGN
WASTED SPACE
DUNDAS ST W
GREENSPACE AREA QUEEN ST W
CHINATOWN COMMERCIAL
SITE AREA CHINATOWN COMMERCIAL AREA CHINATOWN AREA
NEIGHBORHOOD AREA ROAD SIDE
CHINATOWN CENTER
中国城多伦多
SITE PHOTO
CHINATOWN N
CHINESE LANDSCAPE PAINTING
桃源问津图 PEACH BLOSSOM SPRING
SITE MAP
Hidden Chinatown boundaries were identified through bilingual road signs and the spatial presence of Chinese associations.
6 ELEMENTS FROM THE CHINESE LANDSCAPE PAINTING
PATHWAY
ROCK WATER
MING DYNASTY, WEN ZHENGMING
MOUNTAIN
HOUSE
路
TREE
PATHWAY
山
房
MOUNTAIN
HOUSE
Illustrates the Utopian vision described in well-known fable ‘ The peach Blossom Spring’.
石
STONE
树 TREE
山
MOUNTAIN
水
WATER
水
WATER
FLAT PARK FILLED WITH TREES.
TWO DIMENSIONAL TO THREE DIMENSIONAL
EXPERIENCE BETWEEN THE MOUNTAINS
LAYERED VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL PLANES
RAMP CHINESE ASSOCIATION CHINATOWN
CHINESE RELIGION BUILDING CHINATOWN BOUNDARY
ART AREA
Connection between windows
CHINESE CHURCH
and the Chinese association.
STEPS
Windows mark important CHINESE ELDERLY PEOPLE PLAYING MAHJANG
SPACE FOR ELDERLY TO PLAY MAHJONG
SITE PLAN
Chinatown Landmarks
SEATINGS FOR GATHERING
SITE PLAN
Mountain, one of essential element in traditional Chinese landscape painting.
In traditional landscape painting, paths unfold through layered trees and mountains. Inspired by this logic, Z-shaped walls
Appearing visually flat from afar or above, the intervention echoes the logic of ink composition while providing spaces for
guide movement, with varied windows framing key views of Chinatown. Copper and timber frames mark significant
rest and mahjong gatherings, where the “painted mountain” becomes a lived social landscape.
buildings, while the brick façade blends into its context. Layered groves and wooden surfaces create spatial depth, immersing visitors in a lived landscape painting.
山
MOUNTAIN
路
PATHWAY
SMALLER BALDWIN ST RESTAURANT VARIOUS
BIGGER WITH HORIZONTAL VOLUME
fully occupied restaurant patios reflect an active and outward-facing public life.
TWO DIMENSIONAL TO THREE DIMENSIONAL CHANGE DIFFERENT SIZE TO EMPHASIZE THE PROGRAM
ING
SEAT NM
NGTO
KENSI
T ARKE
N
ATOW
CHIN
OVERLAPPING UPTURNED EAVES
ELEVATION
AXONOMETRIC DRAWING
SECTION
SITE PLAN
In traditional paintings, houses symbolize communal gathering. A former Chinese bakery is reimagined by merging
As a connective threshold between Kensington Market and Chinatown, the project foregrounds stages and gathering
Chinese residential architecture with Victorian features. The three-storey structure centers on a vertical atrium, using
spaces to encourage cultural exchange. Emphasizing mountains horizontal massing, it accommodates exhibitions and
Chinese materials and open planning to create a tranquil urban courtyard.
performances. Stone expresses the solidity of mountains, while vertical rammed earth surfaces introduce texture, layering, and material resonance.
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HOUSE
山
MOUNTAIN
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IBIT
EXH
AN NS
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ANC
ORM
ERF
DP
TRANSITION BETWEEN TWO CULTURE AREA
INA SPAD
PINE TREE REPRESENTS NORTH AND CENTER
AVE
EXISTING TREE PINE TREE
N
W ATO CHIN ER T CEN
DUNDAS ST W OLD WALKWAY
NEW WALKWAY
SITE PLAN
SECTION
SITE PLAN
ELEVATION
At the opening of the painting, dense trees frame narrow paths and a compressed spatial atmosphere. At Chinatown’s
Rocks appear throughout the painting as subtle accents or mountain forms. At Chinatown Centre, a key communal hub,
entrance on Dundas Street West, a newly planted row of pines integrates with existing trees to form a natural screen. This
stone elements are used as markers: their orientations reference different Chinese community clusters across Toronto. A
linear park reinterprets the motif of a forest path, immersing visitors in an urban woodland experience.
central pine anchors the composition, while carved openings and cuts signify distinct areas.
树 TREE
石
STONE
GRASSLAND
WATER
DUNDAS ST W
ROCK
KENSINGTON AVE
T AREA POIN END INATOWN H OF C
E
AV INA
SPAD
FARMLAND STATIC WATER
DAS
DUN
ST W
SOUND OF WATER
T AREA POIN END INATOWN H OF C
DYNAMIC WATER
SITE PLAN
ELEVATION
ELEVATION
SITE PLAN
Water, a fundamental element in Chinese landscape painting, embodies the poetics of negative space. Located at the
Its sound reactivates forgotten edges, while both stillness and movement shape its presence. At the threshold toward
western end of Dundas Street in Chinatown, this site becomes a contemplative waterside retreat. Two pools of varying
Queen Street West, a narrow flowing pool marks the boundary. Stones, weathered trees, and running water compose a
scale and timber block pathways evoke lakes and fields from the painting. Stones rest quietly within the water, reflecting
scroll-like landscape, offering space for meditation and seasonal
both themselves and the surrounding city.
水
WATER
水
WATER
07 MATTER MATTERS
SPATIAL ABSTRACTION PROJECT ACADEMIC| TEAM WORK DATE: 2026.01
The project begins with the tree understood as a living ancestor rather than raw material. Informed by Indigenous w orldviews that understand land as active, relational, and continuously shaped through interaction, the project constructs a landscape rather than placing an object upon it. Through a gradual process of splitting, cutting, and redistribution, the tree is transformed without being erased. The ground is formed from a system of regular wooden volumes that are cut and reassembled, producing a terrain of slopes, edges, and elevations. Cutting is not treated as destruction, but as transformation—each piece remains part of the spatial system and continues to participate in the making of place. A lightweight wooden framework g rows from this constructed landscape, responding to changes in height, direction, and constraint. The making process starts from solid wooden blocks derived from the original volume and progressively reduces them into smaller elements without waste. In the final construction, the remaining mass forms a stepped ground condition, registering different moments of extraction and acting as the site itself. Solid wooden blocks are suspended above, referencing practices of elevating and preserving material over time. Movement through the project is similarly negotiated: stairs and paths emerge selectively, requiring the body to climb, descend, and pause in response to the landscape. The project doesn’t represent Indigenous forms, but aligns with Indigenous understandings of land and material as relational and continuous, allowing the tree’s life to persist through transformation rather than consumption. material memory is retained across ground, structure, and suspended elements rather than consumed or erased.
STRUCTURE EXPLORATION
Exploring Different Forms of Wood Finally, the wooden block undergoes cutting at various angles from its original state to form three distinct shapes. MODEL MAKING PROCESS
SOLID WOOD
CUTTING INTO PIECES
SHAPING THROUGH SUBTRACTION
ELEVATION - A
ELEVATION - B
MODEL MAKING PROCESS
MODEL MAKING PROCESS
ONE PART BECOMES THE LANDSCAPE
REMAINING PIECES FORM STRUCTURE AND SUSPENDED ELEMENTS
STRUCTURE EXPLORATION
SECTION
UNDERGROUND- BLOCK UNDERGROUND- BLOCK
TOP-WOOD FRAME
PLAN DRAWING PLAN DRAWING
TOP-WOOD FRAME
INSIDE OUTSIDE Threshold space that transitions between indoor and outdoor zones. Large windows, sliding doors, and a sunlit basement garden behind the ramp connect spaces. An open-plan living area and
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private second-floor zones create a layered environment, optimizing natural light and landscape integration.
Indoor Garden
Private space
R & N House
Open spaced
Indoor Garden Outside
Outside in
Inside
Inside Inside
ARCHITECTURE PROJECT ACADEMIC | INDIVIDUAL WORK
ROOF
DATE: 2023.12
BEDROOM
This wheelchair-accessible residence prioritizes mobility and connection with nature through its central ramp design connecting all floors. The open layout, guided by inclusive design principles, ensures easy navigation throughout most spaces. Large windows line the ramp, offering constant views of the outdoors as residents move through the house. A LEISURE AREA
thoughtful combination of sliding doors and a naturally lit basement garden creates seamless transitions between indoor
KITCHEN
and outdoor spaces, embodying a harmonious blend of accessibility and natural integration.
RAMP START OF RAMP FIRST FLOOR
RAMP BASEMENT
North Elevation (Face to the street)
West
South Elevation (Face to Backyard)
East
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Roof Typ. Detail
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ROOF MEMBRANE FLASHING AIR BARRIER
SHEET METAL GRAVEL STOP A
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LAP ROOF MEMBRANE OVER CLEAT STEEL PLATE CONTINUOUS CONCEALED CLEAT 7" (177.8MM) STEEL STUD
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50MM AIR SPACE
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR THERMAL INSULATION
Window Detail
RAIN SCREEN
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DIPS
BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
1. Bedroom 2. Bathroom 3. Kitchen
1. Balcony 2. Hallway 3. Living area
1. Reading area 2. Main bedroom 3. Main bathroom 4. Ramp (From first floor to Second Floor)
4. Laundry room 5. Storage room 6. Ramp ( From first floor to Basement)
4. Kitchen 5. Dinning area 6. Ramp ( From first floor to Second Floor)
HEADER ALUMINUM WINDOW FRAME
19 SHIM SPACE
INTERIOR WALL FINISH FORM OF INTERIOR CASING TRIM VARIES
THERMAL BREAKS EXTERIOR
SECTION
INTERIOR
ADDITIONAL SUBSILL EXTENSION STOOL
WOOD FRAME
1. Bedroom
INSULATION
2. Bathroom
+7000.00MM
HEADER
ROOF SLAB
3. Living area
INTERIOR WALL FINISH
4. Dinning area GLASS (WINDOW)
APRON
+3300.00MM SECOND FLOOR SLAB
5. Corridor 6. Reading area 7. Ramp
RAM[P
WOODEN CLADDING
+0.00MM FIRST FLOOR SLAB
Sliding Door Detail On South Elevation -2998.36MM BASEMENT FLOOR SLAB 0 0.5 1m
INTERIOR
2m
SEALANT&BACKER ROD TERRAZZO DIVIDER STRIP SUB-FLOOR
FINISH FLOOR
EXTERIOR
SLIDING DOOR STEEL COLUMN ALUMINUM COVER PLATE FLASHING PLYWOOD SHEATHED CURB HEADER
GROUND INSIDE STEEL SUPPORT STEEL BEAM
CONCRETE FOOTING
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