KADEN KO DESIGN PORTFOLIO
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING 2023-2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD
03
CURRICULUM VITAE
04
ZENARY
05
VIVARIUM
13
PHOTOGRAPHY
21
FOREWORD
Residing in the city of Hong Kong for 14 years of my life, high-rise buildings and skyscrapers have always been fascinating to me. From the bustling streets of Mong Kok to the glittering skyline of Victoria Harbour, the urban landscape of the pearl of the orient left an indelible mark on my heart. Even though I have since ventured beyond its borders, my memories of Hong Kong remain vivid, and I often find myself reminiscing about the captivating beauty of its architectural marvels. As an Architectural Engineering undergraduate at the University of Waterloo, I would like to take my post-secondary education to new heights, and to pursure my passion in structural engineering and architecture. I eagerly anticipate the challenges that lie ahead, as I strive to contribute to the creation of innovative and sustainable spaces that shape the world around us.
CURRICULUM VITAE WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Buildings and Systems Engineering Intern | UPS | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023
University of Waterloo | 2022-2027
• Conceptualized 25+ iterations for a 7000 sq ft. office complex with AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with UPS’s Building Standards and the Ontario Building Code, successfully securing departmental approval for the final design.
Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science in Architectural Engineering. Relevant Courses:
• Achieved a 15% reduction in costs and spatial utilization by optimizing the interior layout of a 25-car distribution center. • Composed bid packages encompassing mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings from site visit markups. • Produced fire system drawings for UPS facilities across Ontario, including emergency evacuation plans and reviewing 200+ fire extinguisher locations within the Toronto Hub to establish an efficient path for monthly inspections. • Enhanced packaging efficiency by integrating an automated labelling machine into the preliminary conveyor system, producing plan, elevation, and section views of the addition with AutoCAD.
Maintenance Engineer | Magna International | Jan 2023 – Apr 2023 • Identified cost-effective alternatives to an existing coolant, resulting in a 50% cost reduction and enhanced oil lifespan.
AE 125 AE 105 AE 200 AE 204 AE 280
Structural Design Studio Mechanics 2 Building Enclosures Studio Solid Mechanics 1 Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
Earl Haig Secondary School | 2018-2022 Graduate for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a 4.0 GPA. Relevant Courses: TDA3M1 TDA4M1
Architectural Design Architectural Drafting
SKILLS Languages
• Proposed the implementation of a lighting control system and motion sensors for electricity savings within the building. • Installed safety magnets on crane pendants and scribed 100+ drill attachments for hazard prevention on the shop floor.
English
Cantonese
Mandarin
AutoCAD Revit Rhino Sketchup Enscape
Lumion Photoshop Premiere Pro Illustrator InDesign
Lightroom Laser Cutting MATLAB SAP2000 SOLIDWORKS
ZENARY STRUCTURAL DESIGN STUDIO, 2023
RHINO, AUTOCAD, SKETCHUP, ENSCAPE ALEX XIE, JESSICA RACHEL KUMAR, ZAARA HUSSAIN
ZENARY is a mass timber pavilion proposed to be built on the west side of Waterloo Park. It acts as a multipurpose leisure space and a featured structure to provide shading for visitors. Our design intends to add life to the park through a friendly and feature-driven design, and to accomodate the growing needs of the expanding community. The project is inspired by geometrical architecture, and it incorporates the element of symmetry through the hexagonal roofing and flooring to bring balance and serenity. The overall shape of the pavilion also resembles overlapping trees to blend in with the natural landscape. The overall structure is constructed with Glulam, with its base reinforced with concrete. The shading elements of the pavilion is made from polycarbonate panels to minimze solar heat gain while maximizing light transmission.
KEY PLAN AND SITE PLAN
VIVARIUM CONCEPTS DESIGN STUDIO, 2022
AUTOCAD, REVIT, LUMION, PHOTOSHOP ALEX XIE, SPENCER ENG, LANCE SY
VIVARIUM is a compact living space designed for the final project of our first term Architectural Engineering studio course. The team was given a 10m2 interior space constraint and was tasked in finding a solution to create a tiny retreat that focused on comfortability and efficiency. Located at the south-east corner of the University of Waterloo in the open space of the United college, our structure faces east with the entrance located south, parallel to the path for privacy. Its scenic location allows for continuous soft natural lighting, shading, and a pleasant lakeside view. Being a retreat surrounded by nature, it is made of natural appearing materials woods and synthetic shingles emulate the landscape with their shades of browns and natural textures. It sports an exterior work space, as well as a small entrance for privacy.
INTERIOR SECTION
300
EAST ELEVATION
762
2000
842
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SECTION
SOUTH ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
1 AE301
COATHANGER AND FLOOR DRAWERS
400
1925
1350
480
1
1
AE303
AE304
1600
1100
1100
1 AE306
FOLDABLE DESK BED
OUTDOOR BENCH
FLOOR PLAN
1
1
AE305
AE302
OUTDOOR DESK
SYNTHETIC SHINGLES, PLYWOOD, AIR VENTILATION GAP, PLYWOOD, RAFTER, INSULATION, INTERIOR FINISH,
DRIP EDGE, 0.5MM
FASCIA BOARD
SOFFIT VENT 6.35MM
DETAILS
4.8MM 12.7MM 17.4MM 12.7MM 139.7MM 12.7MM
THERMAL BREAK
51 17
10
THERMOWOOD CLADDING AIRSPACE AIR, WATER AND VAPOUR BARRIER HEAD PLYWOOD R-28 VACCUM INSULATED PANEL R-15 FIBREGLASS INSULATION 2X4 WOOD STUD WALL WOOD FINISH
73
33
SILL
35
1000
ALUMINUM WINDOW FRAME AND TRACK
257
32
FLASHING
VAPOUR/ AIR/ WATER BARRIER
DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS
33
TEAM 20 150 AIRSPACE CLADDING
DRYWALL
COLUMN
11/30/22
162
SADDLE
TINY10 RETREAT 13 13 1 PROJECT
19.1 PIER
1200
22,25
MM 1:5 FOUNDATION DETAIL
77
11
THERMOWOOD CLADDING AIRSPACE AIR, WATER AND VAPOUR BARRIER PLYWOOD R-28 VACCUM INSULATED PANEL R-15 FIBREGLASS INSULATION 2X4 WOOD STUD WALL WOOD FINISH
PHOTOGRAPHY CANON EOS M, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
2023-2024
PORTFOLIO CREATED WITH ADOBE INDESIGN, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP.