I am a recent graduate at the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism at Carleton University, with a focus in conservation and sustainability. Studying this stream of architecture, I am passionate about design for heritage conservation. I strive to contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage and to a sustainable built environment that enhances the well-being of present and future generations. I am excited to engage in active dialogue that fosters connections between people through vibrant, sustainable, and innovative designs.
Thank you for your time and consideration!
e: knwallace4@gmail.com
CONTENTS
GREENLINE COURT INTERTWINE
MISCELLENEOUS WORK
GREENLINE COURT
Housing proposal for the Greenboro Park & Ride site in South Keys.
Nominated and received an honourable mention award for the Hobin Prize in Architecture and City Building 2025.
Project completed in affiliation with Carleton University, ARCS 4105 Housing Studio instructed by Karen Lindkvist, 2024. In collaboration with Megan Elekes.
This studio’s main project is part of a broader initiative promoting urban densification and intensification. It explores strategies for transforming the built environment while reflecting on what it means to live in an urban neighborhood in 21st-century North America. The project emphasizes the form and quality of the urban environment, focusing on three key aspects: how individual buildings contribute to a cohesive whole, how residents can coexist in close proximity while sharing spaces, and how diverse uses can be integrated within a compact community.
This development proposal for the Greenboro site envisions two mixed-use buildings, comprising approximately 600 units. The design includes a blend of commercial spaces, essential services, a daycare, and a mix of public and private residential areas, creating a vibrant and multifunctional community hub.
The space connecting the two buildings creates an open dialogue for a natural play area that incourages interaction and exploration.
The Courtyard
The Courtyard serves as the heart of Cedar Glade, acting as a path and connection to The Park and The Plaza, fostering activity and community at the core of the development.
The Plaza
The Plaza creates a vibrant commercial and residential hub for residents, transit users, and community members, and is the central core of the Aspen Grove building.
johnston rd.
The Backyard
The Park
The main public green space is The Park. It is situated north of the site and links the Greenboro area to the Sawmill Creek Pathway on the other side of Line 2 LRT.
The Street Created for circulation through the site, the street brings traffic away from the central pedestrian corridor while allowing for connection to Bank St. and The Park.
north building massing
south building massing
site location in Ottawa land use diagram
Phase 0: Existing Site Greenboro transit park-n-Ride
Phase 1: South Building
Aspen Grove & Sawmill Bridge Development
Phase 2: North Building
Cedar Grove & Greenboro Park Development
phasing diagram
The courtyard building, located at the northern edge of the site, serves as a vital connection between the plaza and the adjoining park space. Designed to enhance the site’s natural character, this building integrates abundant greenery, creating a seamless flow between architecture and the surrounding landscape.
L8 Plan
L10-15 Plan
playground and street render
courtyard view render
This project received honourable mention in the 2025 Hobin Prize in Architecture & City Building.
Adaptive reuse of the E. B. Eddy complex into the Outaouais Regional Museum
Winner of the 2023 Historic Ottawa Development Inc. (HODI) Award in Built Heritage Conservation.
Project completed in affiliation with Carleton University, ARCS 3302 Conservation Studio 3 instructed by Lyette Fortin, 2023. In collaboration with Cloé Beaudry and Jemma Johnson
This project focuses on the idea of intertwining. To intertwine means to unite with another, to be mutually involved, and to be closely connected. This concept is rooted in the Outaouais Regional Museums Mission which focuses on bringing together the region’s history and culture into a place where it can be celebrated and community members can identify with it. The idea also steams from the condition of the E.B Eddy buildings, which call for the intertwining of old and new fabric.
The design and conservation philosophies also intertwine. The design focuses on the relationships and crossroads created by the region’s overlapping tangible and intangible histories. The conservation approach aims to integrate the existing tangible evidence with the new additions alluding to the intangible. These forms are organic shapes, further drawing from the concept of intertwine, which can also mean to twist or to curl around.
CONCEPTUAL CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
Portrayed is the basis of which this concept of INTERTWINE was derived from. The site itself is embedded with many layers of history. The history and its tangible routes and pathways, layered together over the site acts as the basis for the circulation and programs, and is more directly referenced within design features of the conservation approach.
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This project was awarded first place in the 2023 Historic Ottawa Development Inc. (HODI) Award in Built Heritage Conservation. The jury comments were that this project provides a good example of adaptive reuse, precision in refencing preservation standards, and undertake the challenges of the site.
Selected works from 2019-2024 ecompassing traditional drawing, digital art, and animation.
This section showcases a diverse range of projects and creative endeavors that fall outside specific categories yet highlight unique skills, experimentation, and versatility. From exploratory sketches and conceptual designs to small-scale studies and personal projects, these works capture moments of curiosity, innovation, and artistic growth, offering a glimpse into the broader scope of creative expression.
I enjoy challenging myself with new drawing media and learning from my mistakes to improve myself. Deriving artistic inspiration from my interests and media has helped me practice techniques and channel my creativity.
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Gothic Bridge and Cathedral, Graphite on paper, 2019
Anteiku, Coffee Shop in Tokyo, Ink on paper, 2021
Japanese Sports Cars, Ink on paper, 2024
Sketches of Strangers on Trains in Japan, Ink on paper, 2024
Hesitant Landscape, Ink on paper, 2020
Pillow Study, Ink on paper, 2024
Digital Illustration of a manga panel from Chainsaw Man, Procreate, 2022
Digital illustration and rendition of manga panel from Akira, Procreate, 2020
Bionic Arm Illustration Procreate, 2020
Jujutsu Kaisen manga panel redraw, Procreate, 2020
Short comic from a quote, Procreate, 2020
Merch design for the Conservation & Sustainability stream of architecture at Carleton University Photoshop, 2024
Project done in affiliation with Carleton University, ARCN 2106 Introduction to Multimedia instructed by Adriana Ross, 2020. Won ‘Best Editing’ at the Multimedia Oscar Awards 2020.
Short animation exploring the concept of the ‘Dream Room’ and opening the ‘Third Eye’. Animated in 2D using traditional animation techniques in Procreate.
