Balancing analytical and conceptual factors to reflect and empower the the user(s), with a focus on sustainable, human centered design.
Bachelor of Interior Design
Toronto Metropolitan University
ecaneo@torontomu.ca - 647-308-4000 - Toronto
Table of Contents;
Miikana Creative Place-making Hub
TMU Wellness Center
Comic Con Workplace
Bioform ; Surplus & Waste Interior Pavilion
Physical Models
Storefront & Studio
Personal Photography
Creative Placemaking Hub
Miikana; NGO Development
2873 Dundas Street W. Toronto
Miikana; “trail, road, path” Anishinaabemowin
Miikana is a creative place-making hub that seeks to create paths of support for arts and culture to thrive within the community. Programming has been defined by key touchpoints that meet the needs of users in order to instill creative placemaking .
Wellness Center
MU Toronto Metropolitan University.
111 Gerrard Street E, Toronto
The wellness center is inspired by Mother Earth and the spiritual connection Indigenous people share with the elements; water, air and fire. Programming and materiality is defined by earth’s elements encouraging grounding practices to soothe one’s psyche.
Workplace Design
Comic Con.
1 Dundas Street W., Toronto
The Comic Con office design incorporates a playful, primary colour scheme that reflects the brands identity. Human centered design is manifested through a range of workspaces, ergonomic furniture, and universal wayfinding.
Building with Surplus + Waste
Bioform : Interior Pavillion
302 Church St, Toronto
ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLED
Biodegradable bioplastic Bioplastic composts back into the earth
Biodegradable bioplastic Bioplastic composts back into the earth
Bioplastic: Glycerin Gelatin Water
Generating strategies to facilitate the use of surplus and waste within the context of interior design.
The BIOFORM interior pavillion is composed of bioplastic made during the material exploration phase of the project.
Bioplastic: Glycerin Gelatin Water
IN-ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLED
Bioplastic shredded & repurposed
Sustainable material outcome
Sustainable material outcome
Non-biodegradable bioplastic
IN-ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLED
Non-biodegradable bioplastic Bioplastic shredded & repurposed
BIOPLASTIC: GELATIN RECIPE
BIOPLASTIC: GELATIN RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENTS:
-GLYCERIN: 15g
-WATER: 75ml
-GLYCERIN: 15g
-WATER: 75ml
-GELATIN: 15g
-GELATIN: 15g
INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
simmer ingredients over medium heat for 5-10 minutes
simmer ingredients over medium heat for 5-10 minutes
skim off foam with spoon for clarity of plastic
skim off foam with spoon for clarity of plastic
pour 1” layer into mold, allow 24 hours to set.
pour 1” layer into mold, allow 24 hours to set.
BIOFORM CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
STUDIO / BIOFORM CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
BIOFORM / CONCEPT SKETCHES
ONCEPT SKETCHES
SK CHES
Illusionary quality of Mirrors
Staircase Concept Model
Villa Gallery
Karuizawa, Japan
Concept Model
A series of handmade models representing different key design elements.
SIGHTLINES
CIRCULATION
