Portfolio 2023

POR TFO LIO

Ivy Mei

416 876 9085

meiyt320@gmail.com

Burnaby, BC

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Hello, my name is Ivy Mei, and I recently graduated with a degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

As a recent graduate in Architectural Engineering, I have accumulated significant experience in building design throughout my academic journey, particularly through studio courses and previous co-op work terms. My proficiency extends to a wide range of design software, including Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, and Microsoft Office.

During my co-op term at BDP Quadrangle in Toronto, which took place from September to December 2022, I had the privilege of contributing to several residential projects at various stages of development. My responsibilities included creating master plans and submission drawing sets for high-rise residential projects using Revit. I also leveraged SketchUp and Photoshop to produce visualizations and diagrams, which played a pivotal role in enhancing communication with clients.

Throughout my five-year academic journey in the fields of Architectural Engineering, I've developed a deep appreciation for the philosophical ideologies that shape our world and the diverse range of aesthetic perspectives that exist. I believe that a building serves as a reflection of the designer's attitudes, emotions, and aesthetic sensibilities. Its complexity can be perceived differently by various people. In addition to this, I have also acquired proficiency in structural design rooted in building codes and a comprehensive understanding of building science principles.

As I embark on my journey as a newcomer to the architecture industry, I am filled with enthusiasm to further explore, learn, and approach each project with unwavering passion, curiosity, and dedication.

EDUCATION

University of Waterloo

2018. Sep - 2023. Jun Candidate for the Bachelor of Applied Science, Honours Architectural Engineering with Distinction

SKILLS

RECENT PROJECTS

• Revivify

Residential | 2022 Spring - 2023 Winter

• 152 Shanley Street

Residential | 2022 Winter

• Kitchener Community Center

Mixed use architecture | 2021 Summer

• Black Swan Pavilion

Culture, Public | 2020 Fall

WORK EXPERIENCE

Architectural Assistant

• Collaborated with project leads to produce submission drawing sets using Revit

• Developed concept diagrams and master plans for multiple high-rise residential projects located in the Greater Toronto Area

• Conducted on-site planning studies for a commercial project

• Created visualizations using Photoshop for client presentations

Intern Architect

• Produced concept diagram and schematic design drawings on early phases of an educational project

• Participated in project pin-ups and design reviews

• Attended in client and user-facing meetings

• Deepened and improved the design under the guidance of the project leader

• Participated in site meetings and conducted general reviews

• Ensured the flow of information within the project team

Interior Designer

• Assisted with contract administration and furniture tenders

• Created preliminary floor plans and design concepts

• Reviewed and coordinated with consultant's drawings

• Translated the client's needs into an innovative design solution

• Supported the design team with developing drawings, 3D models and presentations

Intern Architect Assistant

• Drafted site plans and floor plans for multiple public infrastructure projects

• Promoted project visualization by creating 3D models and renderings

• Visited the site under construction to analyse the structural aspect of the building

• Communicated with clients to gain feedback and suggestions during the early design process

19April 2023

Re:Letter of Reference forYutao Mei

To Whom It May Concern,

Yutao Mei(Ivy)was part of my team during her co-op term from September 2022to December 2022. She worked closely with one of the project leadson a couple of large high-rise residential projects. Her tasks involve preparing floor plans and 3D massing studies in Revit and Sketch Up.

During her time with us, Ivy has always displayedprofessional attitude and willingnessto take on any tasks assigned to her with enthusiasm. She is also a team player and was able to collaborate easily with others.Ivywas also able to familiarizeherself with the different processesand standards of drawingsin our studio.

I believe Ivywould be a good fitin starting her career with any architecturalfirm.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact meat416 598 1240 x 298 or ssiuchong@bdpquadrangle.com

Yours sincerely,

QUADRANGLE ARCHITECTS LIMITED

Per: _____________________________

Stefanie Siu Chong,Principal

Yutao Mei Reference Letter.Docx

Revivify

Lantau Island, Final Year Design

Hong Kong’s housing crisis is a consequential supply resulting in poor housing conditions and reclamation project originated from an impactful lengthy soil settlement period significantly delays an immediate temporary housing solution on settlements as a hinderance to the local housing

Revivify

Island, Hong Kong

Design Project

threat to local citizens as the lack of housing and homelessness. The local government’s land impactful vision to solve the housing crisis, but the delays the benefits of the project. Revivify is on newly reclaimed land to counteract the soil housing crisis in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s housing crisis is a consequential threat to local citizens as the lack of housing supply resulting in poor housing conditions and homelessness. This city is known to be the least affordable housing market in the world, suffers from severe over-population, poverty, land and housing shortage issues. In response, the local government proposed “Lantau Tomorrow Vision” as a land reclamation project featuring 4,200 acres of land and resulting in 400,000 affordable housing units. The proposal fell short due to its lengthy time line to allow for soil settlement in the reclamation process.

This land reclamation project originated from an impact vision to solve the housing crisis, but the local housing market lacks the patience and is in desperate needs of housing supply, thus an opportunity was revealed.

Revivify is an immediate temporary housing solution set on newly reclaimed land to counteract the soil settlement periods a hindrance to the local housing crisis and the success of “Lantau Tomorrow Vision” in Hong Kong.

Revivify is intended to create an ideal community with a friendly and inviting atmosphere, dynamic activity, and universal appeal for all residents and aims to improve the quality of life for individuals experiencing housing difficulties by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports a variety of interests. It is envisioned that all residents will have the opportunity to engage in activities and amenities that contribute to a fulfilling lifestyle.

Least Affordable

Housing market in the world

Affordable Housing Shortage

Demand - 2million

Supply - 765 thousand

$718 CAD

Avg. Monthly income of poor population

$2612 CAD

Avg. Monthly rent for single bedroom unit

Opportunity

1 - 2 years

Over-population

Hongkong - 7 million

Hamilton - 580 thousand

Poverty

24% of population

2036

First Occupant Move-in

1 - 2 years

Typical Floor Plans (1:300)

Elevations (1:300)

Suite Layout (1:200)

Layout (2/F - 3/F)

Bedrooms

Washroom

Type C

Typical Layout (2/F - 3/F)

- 6 Bedrooms - 2 Washroom

Accessible Variant (1/F)

Bedrooms

Washroom

Type A

Accessible Variant (1/F)

- 6 Bedroom - 2 Washroom

- 6” (152 mm) width

-

onto top and bottom

fastening to top and bottom tracks

- 6” (152mm) thickness

-

bridging at top & bottom 1/4 points, connected through fastener clips

1. Metal Cladding

2. Rigid Insulation, (4”, 100mm)

3. Air/Water Control Layer

4. Magnesium Oxide Sheathing

5. Steel Stud Wall

- Filled Cavity, 6”(152mm) Cell. - 16” (406 mm) o.c

Building Enclosure

Horizontally

- Pre-made holes for services

Load Bearing Light Gauge Steel Wall

Fastened

- Extra gusset

Diagonal Tension Strapping

11.Perimeter

Breakdown Detail (Above)

1. Steel Tube Connection to Steel Beam Grid Transition

2. Cement Panel Cover

3. Multipoint Foundation System

4. Transition Pad to Transfer Loading

5. Reclaimed Grade

6. Steel Railing

7. Built-Up Light Gauge Steel Column

8. Clip Angle Connection

9. Periodic Flat Strap Bridging

10. Bailey Metal Light Gauge Steel Joists

11. Exacor Magnesium Oxide Subflooring

12.

· Balcony Enclosure

1. Gypsum Board with Semi-permeable Latex Paint (1/2”, 13mm)

2. Load Bearing Light Gauge Steel Wall (6”, 152mm)

3. Exacor Magnesium Oxide Sheathing (1/2”, 13mm)

4. Self-adhearing Blueskin Air and Water Barrier

5. Rigid Insulation Layering (4”, 100mm)

6. Painted Metal Panel

7. Composite Decking Boards (3/4”, 20mm)

8. Exacor Magnesium Oxide Subflooring (1/2”, 13mm)

9. Light Gauge Steel Joists (8”, 203mm)

10.Periodic Joist Blocking

Polyurethane Foam to Promote Continuous Insulation

12.Thermally Broken Connection

13.Built-Up Light Gauge Steel Beams (10”, 254mm)

14.Exacor Magnesium Oxide Subflooring (1/2”, 13mm)

15.Interior Finish

16.Horizontal Bridging for Load Bearing Wall

17.Built-Up Light Gauge Steel Column

Steel Beam Grid Transition

· Multipoint Foundation to Column (Above)

Wind Study

152 Shanley Street, Winter

Shanley Street

Street, Waterloo,ON

project aims to intensify the local residential community space to the public. The project features different families along with commercial services to green-spaces are the driving force of this project to serve

Massing

Base Volume

Subtracted cubes to form the functions

Multi-level openings to optimize wind circulation

Subtracted center block to create main courtyard

Voided volumes to increase exposure to solar gain fro interior units

Layered access to offer green space for community and private spatial experience

Ensure that each unit has operable windows for ventilation

The major wind flow direction cavity aids passive cooling in summer

Rainwater can be used to irrigate rooftop plant

Heat wave escapes from the central open space

Section A-A (1:400)

Section B-B (1:400)

Double facade reduces noise from main traffic Geothermal system

Horizontal extrusion acts as sun shading equipment during summer

D1

1. Double Glazed IGU

2. Aluminum Vertical Shading Strips

3. 3 mm Aluminum Cladding

4. Aluminum Construction for Architectural Overhang

5. Cast-in Place Anchor Channel

6. 65 mm Concrete Slab

7. Shear Studs

8. 76mm Corrugated Steel Deck

9. M24 Bolts

10. Steel Angle Connection

11. W410 X 53 girders

12. W360 X 33 Steel Beam

13. Steel C-Channel Grid

14. Steel Z-Girts 500 mm O.C

15. 1/2” Gypsum Wallboard

16. Spandrel Panel

17. Aluminum Backed Mineral Wool Insulation

D2

D2.

1. Aluminum curtain Wall Sill Profile

2. Plywood Blocking

3. Sealant and Backer Rod

4. Metal Flashing

5. XPS Rigid Insulation

6. Concrete Wall

7. Concrete Topping

8. Main Supporting Structural I Beam

9. Concrete Curb

10. Paver on Pedestals

11. Filter Fabric

12. Drainage Mat

13. Self Adhered Waterproofing Membrane

14. Concrete Topping Sloped at 2%

15. 65mm Concrete Slab

16. 76mm Corrugated Steel Deck

17. W760 X 134 Steel Beam 2000 mm O.C.

18. Steel Angle Connection with M24 Bolts

19. Mineral Wool Insulation

20. 12.7mm Suspended Gypsum Ceiling

Courtyard Above Parkade Detail (1:10

D1. Curtain Wall to Floor Slab Detail (1:10)

Vierendeel Truss:

W610X82 Wide Flange Beams (depth 599 mm)

W360X33 Purlins @ 2400 mm O.C. (Depth 599 mm)

W410X53 Wide Flange Beam Columns

W410X53 Girders (depth 403 mm)

W410X53 Wide Flange Beam Columns

800 mm X 800 mm Concrete Piers

2000 mm X 2000 mm X 300 mm Concrete Footings

800 mm Thick Concrete Foundation Walls

2000 mm X 2000 mm X 300 mm Concrete Footings

Kitchener Community

Uptown, Kitchener, Spring

Kitchener Community Center is in between the space. The community center seeks, first and members of the community to become active participants The radial program of the building creates a space all the activities the community center has to offer.

Community Center

Kitchener, ON

bustling downtown area and a vast residential foremost, to create a space that inspires the participants in the activities of the neighborhood. space that surrounds the users with views of nearly offer.

Floor Plans (1:500)

1. Single ply Roof System

2. Water Barrier

3. 1/2” Cover Board

4. Rigid Insulation

5. Air/Vapor Barrier

6. Plywood Sheathing

7. Corrugated metal panel

General Enclosure Detail

Roof Layers Legend

1. Wood Cant Strip

2. Parapet Wall Cap

3. Custom Build-out Shape

4. Flat Wood Siding

5. Water Barrier

6. 4” Rigid Insulation

7. Air & Vapor Barrier

8. 2*6” Steel Stud with Cavity Insulation

9. Interior Finisher

10. Drip Flashing

11. Granular Capillary Break

12. Concrete Foundation Wall

13. Concrete Footing Below Frost Depth

Given the large size of the multi-purpose room, we wanted the space to feel open and tall, which meant minimizing ceiling depth as much as possible. Required services though the openings of the structure, rather than having to allocate space underneath it.

A compact layout of services is also crucial to accomplish narrow ceiling depths. The diagram on the top illustrates how services might be arranged in the floor sandwich of the multipurpose room.

Sprinkler System

Electrical Panel Rain drainage system

Roof-top air handling unit

Electrical VAV terminal unit

100 kW PV solar array

100 kW Inverter for solar array

Suspended LED Lighting

Black Swan

Waterloo Park, Fall |

The Black Swan is a spiritual journey of reflection environment for serious thought in a naive world. primarily due to its elegant, white colour. A black In the case of our pavilion, the colour black refers purity. However, with deep thought and deep search, impurities; there exists beauty in reality.

Swan Pavilion

Waterloo, ON

reflection and revelation, designating an isolated world. A swan is a literary symbol for innocence, black swan refers to the evil surrounding elegance. refers to the real world, and how it envelopes all search, there exists a sense of elegance within the

South Elevation (1:200)

Section A-A (1:200)

East Elevation (1:200)

Section B-B (1:200)

Exploded Isometric Diagram

The purpose of the design is to draw passerby into the pavilion and motivate a sense of reflection while encased in the dark, yet serene, environment. The design produces a sense of reality between its dense walls, prompting mental and spiritual journeys from simply walking through.

With the combination of the intended purpose and the contrasting exterior, we felt that the best fitting site would surround the pavilion with large trees and natural shading while being relatively open outside of that. The general topography enhances the transition from an open world to the isolated interior. Furthermore, the pavilion is plotted to face North-to-South, allowing for the sun to rise and set across the lateral direction of our structure, constantly providing the desired sun-shading throughout the day.

Physical Model (1:75)

Roof

Interior Renders from Previous Work

I had the opportunity to work as an Architectural Assistant at LIBEN (LBD) Design in Shanghai, China, from September 2021 to December 2021. LBD Design is an architectural firm specializing in educational buildings. My responsibilities included creating 3D architectural models in Rhino for various projects, preparing submission drawings such as floor plans, ceiling plans, and building elevations, and working on interior renderings. The following showcases some of my render work for two projects completed during that time.

Principal’s office

Preschool