selected works 2024
leili eslami nodushan
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
Softwares
Rhino 7
Revit
AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Enscape
Twinmotion
Bluebeam
EXPERIENCE
Analog
Telephone #: (647) - 824 - 3223
Email: lneslami@uwaterloo.ca
Physical Modelling
Hand drafting
Laser Cutting
3D Printing
James KM Cheng Architects
Architectural Intern
Languages
English Farsi
French
February - April 2024
• 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
The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp
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
Richmond Hill Art SchoolW
September 2021 - June 2022
• Guided children to help them improve technical and creative art skills
• Maintained a safe and organized environment for the children
EDUCATION University of Waterloo, Cambridge - Candidate Honors B. Architectural Studies
SEPTEMBER 2022 - PRESENT
St.Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School, Richmond Hill - OSSD
SEMPTEMBER 2018 - JUNE 2022
AWARDS
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
The Path
Shielded Wonders
Uban Oasis
01 02 03 04 05
Otrā Daba 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
02 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
LONGITUDINAL SECTION PLAN
LATITUDINAL SECTION
Timber members held together via butt-joint connections
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
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
Steel to concrete bolted connection
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
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
SUMMER SUN
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
1: SOLAR PANELS CONVERT SOLAR ENERGY INTO DC ELECTRICITY
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
SOLAR ELECTRIC DIAGRAM
04 OTRĀ DABA
In collaboration with Anisha Malik and Joy Gideon
Yoga House: Buildner Design Competition
Latvia June 2023
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.
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PLAN
LATITUDINAL SECTION
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
Steel Truss Box
Concrete Slab
Piles
VIEW FROM PRIVATE PATIO
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
SUMMER SUN WINTER SUN
05 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
