(OUTDATED) Leili Eslami Nodushan - Portfolio 2024

leili eslami nodushan

selected works 2024

Hi, I’m Leili!

I am currently a second year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture and I am seeking a 4-month co-op placement from September - December 2024.

Over the years, I’ve noticed how architecture has the ability to alter our lives, as we spend copious hours of the day interacting with our built environment, causing us to become extensions of the spaces we occupy. Knowing this, I’m interessted in designing inspiring spaces that carefully consider the cultural context and physical attributes of their sites.

I hope you enjoy this collection of my academic work.

C.V SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Telephone #: (647) - 824 - 3223 Email: lneslami@uwaterloo.ca

Softwares

Rhino 7 Revit AutoCAD Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Enscape Twinmotion Bluebeam

Analog

Physical Modelling Hand drafting Laser Cutting 3D Printing

James KM Cheng Architects Architectural Intern • • • •

The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp • •

Richmond Hill Art SchoolW

EDUCATION

February - April 2024

July - August 2023

Collaborated with a co-councillor to guide and ensure the children’s safety throughout daily activties De-escalated disputes and worked with children with behavioural issues Ensured that all campers felt safe and included

Teacher’s Assistant • •

English Farsi French

Created visualizations such as elevations, section perspectives and axonometrics for client and internal meetings Created conceptual site diagrams Participated in site visits Created exit stair studies for internal meetings

Camp Councillor •

Languages

September 2021 - June 2022

Guided children to help them improve technical and creative art skills Maintained a safe and organized environment for the children

University of Waterloo, Cambridge - Candidate Honors B. Architectural Studies

SEPTEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

St.Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School, Richmond Hill - OSSD

AWARDS

SEMPTEMBER 2018 - JUNE 2022

Merit Scholarship - University of Waterloo RCM Grade 8 Piano - First Class Honours Ontario Scholar - St. Teresa CHS Highest Proficiency Award in Philosophy: Questions and Answers - St. Theresa CHS

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The Path 02

Shielded Wonders 03

Uban Oasis 04

Otrā Daba 05

Ephemeral Motions

01

THE PATH

Public Library

Toronto, Ontario

1B Design Studio April 2023

The Path aims to blur the lines between the

inside and outside by creating an interior street condition, allowing for a seamless flow between the interior circulation and

the site’s landscaping. This path is enhanced by a double height ceiling made of glass,

creating a feeling of openness. Additionally, the path is lined with glass walls, allowing the

user to observe each part of the library from the atrium, creating a bustling atmosphere

similar to that of an actual streetscape.

GROUND FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

PERSPECTIVE SECTION

LATITUDINAL SECTION

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

VIEW FROM ADJACENT PARK

VIEW IN READING ROOM

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SHIELDED WONDERS

Pedestrian Bridge

Kitchener, Ontario 1B Design Studio February 2023

Situated in Victoria Park, Shielded Wonders

plays with light and framed views to create a stimulating experience. Timber members are placed strategically throughout the bridge, blocking out the view of the park

while allowing light to enter. As viewers

cross, they are shielded from the outside world until they reach the center of the

bridge, where they are exposed to the natural beauty of their surroundings. The

timber members gradually decrease in size,

creating an opening to frame the views.

VIEW APPROACHING THE BRIDGE

PLAN

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

LATITUDINAL SECTION

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Timber members held together via butt-joint connections

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EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

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Steel to concrete bolted connection

1. TIMBER MEMBERS (100 x 100 mm)(LENGTH VARIES) 2. TIMBER MEMBERS (100 x 150 mm) (LENGTH-3500 mm) 3. TIMBER MEMBERS (100 x 100 mm) (LENGTH - 3500 mm) 4. TIMBER MEMBERS (100 x 100 mm) (LENGTH - 1200 mm) 5. STEEL STRUCTURE 6. WOODEN DECK (100 x 400 mm) (LENGTH - varies) 7. STEEL STRUCTUAL BEAMS (DIAMETER 40 mm) 8. I - BEAM STRUCTURE (150 x 50 mm) (LENGTH VARIES) 9. STEEL TRUSS SYSTEM 10. CONCRETE FOUNDATION

03

URBAN OASIS

In collaboration with Ann Chen Urban Oasis

Nuuk, Greenland

1B Environmental Design April 2023

Located in the Capital city of Greenland which has a tundra climate, Urban Oasis

serves as a retreat for two botanists. The design aims to have a net-zero impact by

incorporating hydronic heating systems,

solar panels, and passive heating strategies while still maintaining the comfort of the

residents. The layout of the house revolves around a central sun room which provides heat to the adjacent rooms via doors and windows.

PLAN

VIEW IN THE GREENHOUSE

SUMMER SUN

3: HEATED WATER RUNS THROUGH SUBFLOOR PIPES, PROVIDING HEAT TO THE HOUSE

2: HEAT PUMP PROVIDES HEAT FOR WATER TANK 1: ENCASED VERTICAL LOOPS EXTEND INTO THE GROUND TO EXTRACT HEAT FROM PERMAFROST

HYDRONIC HEAT SYSTEM

DETAIL SECTION

WINTER SUN

SUN DIAGRAM

1: SOLAR PANELS CONVERT SOLAR ENERGY INTO DC ELECTRICITY

SOLAR ELECTRIC DIAGRAM

METAL DRIP EDGE

CORRUGATED STEEL ROOFING ROOF UNDERLAYMENT SELF-ADHERED MEMBRANE 5/8” ROOF SHEATHING INSULATION BAFFLE ROOF RAFTER MINERAL WOOL BATT INSULATION WOOD FURRING SUPER GLASS

HEMPCRETE VAPOUR BARRIER MINERAL WOOL BATT INSULATION HEMPCRETE

WOODEN FLOORING MINERAL WOOL RIGID INSULATION SUBFLOOR AIRSPACE

PILE HEAD STEEL PIPE WITH ANTI-CORROSION COATING

2: DC ISOLATOR 3: INVERTER TURNS DC ELECTRICITY INTO 240V AC POWER 4: AC ISOLATOR 6: INTERIOR WIRES CONNECT TO AC POWER OUTLETS 5: ELECTRICITY CONNECTS TO THE HOUSE THROUGH FUSEBOX

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OTRĀ DABA

In collaboration with Anisha Malik and Joy Gideon

Yoga House: Buildner Design Competition

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Latvia

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June 2023

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Nestled within a lush forest in Latvia, Otrā Daba functions as a yoga studio and a private

home; having the living room operate as

a yoga. room The house is split into three sections, ranging from the private living areas to the most public zone of the house;

the yoga room. When in the yoga studio, guests feel integrated with the lush, scenic

surroundings, as the walls are adorned with large, floor-to-ceiling windows. Yoga

sessions can also be taken onto the patio that surrounds the house, enhancing the guest’s integration with their surroundings.

PLAN

LATITUDINAL SECTION

Steel Truss Box

Concrete Slab

Piles

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

VIEW FROM PRIVATE PATIO

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

SUMMER SUN

WINTER SUN

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EPHEMERAL MOTIONS

In collaboration with Anika Syed, Avery Ross, Astrid Woodruff, and Angela Cai

Rare Charitable Reserve Site Analysis Cambridge, Ontario 2B Design Studio May 2024

“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” ~ Heraclitus This project is part of an ongoing site analysis through which we are trying to

comprehend the multi-faceted nature of water on the Rare Charitable Reserve.

For our project, we created a tangible method in order to sense different water

movements as a result of a plethora of forces and site factors. We recorded water movements in the river, swamp, streams and puddles.

We used pigments that we made with readily available materials on our site

such as mud, flowers, rocks and leaves, and painted squares on 24 pieces of paper. We then placed each paper at different water levels in the different bodies of water, allowing the phenonmenon to flow in its natural state. We observed

water currents at different points in the river, eddies, ripples, splashes, surface tension, and condensation processes including rain and frost.

The samples shown above display and organize the results from the method, observing unique water patterns and changes to the pigment. Samples are organized diagonally

based on the opacity/intensity of the results, whilst also forming visual connections to one another, alluding to the interconnectivity of the site’s entire water system. Each imprint is unique, though some were taken from the same spot; thus, conveying the ephemeral nature of water.

Thank you!

Telephone #: (647) - 824 - 3223 Email: lneslami@uwaterloo.ca