I am a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, eager to explore the architectural design industry.
I’m a designer who’s detailedoriented and passionate about my craft, always seeking new and innovative ways of creating immersive narratives within space that resonate with the people who experience them. Through my work in architecture, I strive to constantly experiment with new materials, forms, and concepts, pushing the boundaries of traditional architecture and conventional design.
I look forward to continue refining my skills and challenging myself in the architectural design field, using my love and prowess for design to leave meaningful contribution to your team!
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Summary Of Qualifications
Experience
01.2025-04.2025 Toronto, Ontario
> Proficient in a variety of architectural softwares, including Rhino, V-Ray and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign)
> Excellent time-management and organization skills, successfully managing both personal and school projects
> Ability to excel in collaborative environments, promoting a positive work culture and actively contributing to group projects
Architectural Consultant, SWON LLC
> Developed innovative and sustainable design solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Indigneous communities
> Created and compiled high-quality drawings, renders, and diagrams to support design visualization
> Engaged in project discussions, collecting key points and presenting thoughtful design solutions
Skills
Digital
Rhino 7/8 AutoCAD
Revit Blender V-Ray
Enscape
Photoshop Illustrator
Indesign
Clip Studio Lightroom
Microsoft Suite
Google Suite
Analogue
09.2024-present Cambridge, Ontario
09.2024-present Cambridge, Ontario
Marketing Coordinator, WASA
> Collaborated with a group of leaders, proposing ideas and solutions to create a more engaging and inclusive school environment
> Designed marketing campaigns on social media and in school for events
Editor, galt.
> Collaborated with a team of editors and writers to produce a cohesive, creative, and compelling issue
Model Making
Hand Drafting
Wood Working
Laser Cutting
CNC Milling
3D Printing
Sketching
Traditional Art
Languages
English
Education
University of Waterloo, School of Architecture | 2023-present Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
> Candidate for Bachelor’s of Architecture studies/Honours Co-op
Distinctions
Dean’s Honour List/Excellent Academic Standing | 2023-present Term average for all courses above 80%
Barbara MacKay Memorial Award | 2023
Excellence in the Arts in Streetsville Secondary School
President’s Scholarship of Distinction | 2023
Admissions average above 95%
French Urdu
AXIS School of Law
Typology
Location Course Law School Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Fall 2024
Caught between the dynamic downtown of Kitchener, the AXIS School of Law creates a point of intersection between the education of law and community. The school is located along the intersection of King and Victoria Street,
just outside the Kitchener Go and Central Station. The design strategically orients itself onto the site to encourage spaces of gathering, accessibility, and interactions.
The design reflects the school’s goal to create an overlap between public/civil law and education, creating an inclusive educational experience for the community, students, and faculty.
Moot Court
Lecture Hall
Food & Lounge
Reception, Admin & Dean’s Office
Seminar Rooms 7. Faculty Office
8. Student Club Rooms
9. Indigenous Meeting Space 10. Rooftop Garden
Multi-Faith Prayer Room
Meeting Room
Graduate Office
Washrooms
Sectional Perspective
The moot court within the school serves as the core of the building - a hinge from which the program and internal circulation is organized. The x-axis taken from the moot court harbors education based programming while the y-axis adopts more community based and public programming.
Moot Court
Director’s Cut
Typology
Location Course
Library & Cinematheque
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Winter 2024
Tucked away between the bustling intersection of Dickson, Water, and Ainslie Street, Director’s Cut stands as a landmark on the site, grabbing passerby and encouraging circulation along the site, an area that is often overlooked. The unique, bold geometry of the library
abstractly represents the site and establishes flow both around and within the library, creating a hub for the intertwining paths found around Dickson Street.
Director’s Cut aims to celebrate film and cinematic arts within the community of Cambridge. With a collection of movies, books, film archives, and technology available for use, the library inspires creativity and curiosity in a medium of entertainment that conencts all types of people.
both inside and out
1. Behind The Scenes Base form created by negative site context
2. Direct Skew base form in direction of circulation
3. Cut & Edit Edit form to create a more dynamic shape that encourages circulation
Second Floor Plan
1. quiet study area
2. book & media stacks
3. computer lab
4. private studio space
5. accessible washrooms
6. information desk
First Floor Plan
1. reception desk
2. cafe
3. auditorium/theatre
4. office
5. accessible washrooms
6. outdoor cinema seating
7. outdoor cafe seating
The Facade
Load bearing masonry walls built with concrete filled CMU gives the library the support needed to stand structurally.
Perforated brick walls are incorporated in the design to let in unique lighting and variation to the masonry walls.
Located at the core of the Bruce trail, the 17-meter-high Sherman Falls invites hikers and bicyclists along its scenic path. Kumiki Bridge, a quaint 8-meter pedestrian bridge, spans across Ancaster Creek, providing a tranquil connection to the water that beautifully frames views of Sherman Falls. ‘Kumiki’, Japanese for “to join wood together”, is the main principle of the bridge. The design is primarily timber, using locally sourced wood, and utilizes several wood joinery techniques to create a simple yet elegant path.
Horizontal wood slats are meticulously slid into the sides of the bridge, sparsing in density as the slats come closer to the creek, pushing the pedestrian’s view towards the waves and ripples of the water below. The design includes a primary lookout point, guiding people toward the climax of the journey - in front of Sherman Falls. Kumiki Bridge invites pedestrians along its simple yet meticulously crafted wood bridge to celebrate the resilience of water and traditional wood craftsmanship.
Falls site
Lookout point of view
Various japanese wood joinery methods are used throughout the material assembly of Kumiki bridge. Bridle joints are most notably used within the construction, wood dowels being added for extra strength (see railing wood connection detail). In locations where integrity is crucial, hidden steel connections are carefully crafted within the wood beams and posts (see post to girder connection detail).
6.
8. wood railing guard
9. wood deck
12. concrete footing and foundation
1. 1x2” timber slats
2. 4x4” wood roof joists
3. 4x4” wood header
4. 2x4” wood slat support posts
5. 1x2” wood slats
4x4” vertical wood support posts
7. wood railing head
10. 4x4” wood joists
11. wood girder
Interior side and roof detail
Railing wood connection detail
Post to girder detail
1. 4x4” timber canopy joists
2. 1x2” wood slats
3. Ø 10mm steel bolts
4. 2x4” wood beams
5. 1x2” wood slats
1. 4x4” timber post
2. 12mmx12mm wood dowels
3. wood railing head
4. wood railing
1. 4x4” timber floor joist
2. 4x4” wood post
3. 12mmx12mm wood dowels
4. wood girder
5. concealed steel beam hanger
Leopold Artisan Cabin
Typology Location Course
Off-Grid Residence Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA Winter 2024
Located a short distance away from the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center and Leopold Family Shack in Baraboo, Wisconsin, The Leopold Artisan Cabin is an artist and botanist studio and research residence. It models itself on the legacy center’s passive strategy design and follows examples of the Leopold family ethic. As of spring 2023, the Leopold pines were due for a thinning. The surplus removed from the thinning would be milled and dried locally to be used in the artisan cabin’s construction. The shack also utilizes rapidly renewable local Baraboo materials, like sand and clay, in its landscaping.
The Cabin aims to be net zero in its operation and carbon neutral by generating its annual electricity needs through photovoltaic systems and making the most out of natural ventilation and daylighting.
Ground Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Roof Plan
Rain Gutter On Roof
Rain Garden
Longitudinal Section - Energy Systems
Energy System
Water Well & Septic System
Composting Toilet
Water-To-Water Heat Pump
Radiant Floor Slabs
Photovoltaic
Wall Assembly
12.7mm Interior Pinewood Panelling
Vapour Barrier
250mm Class 1 Fire Rated Structural Insulated Panel
Foil Radiant Air Barrier (to reduce summer head gain)
25mm Exterior Pinewood Siding
Floor Assembly
Top Mounted Joist Hanger Ledger
50mm x 150mm Top Plate
12.7mm Pinewood Flooring
12.7mm Subfloor Extended Over Top of Structural Insulated Wall Panels
38mm Hydraunic Radiant Floor Heating Space
Wood Joists With Blown-In Cellulose Batt Insulation
25mm x 76mm Wood Furring 400mm O.C.
12.7mm Gypsum Board
North and East Elevation
Detailed Wall Section
Selected Pages from Marks+Matter(2025).pdf
Marks+Matter(2025).pdf
Project Year
Art Zine 2025
Marks+Matter(2025).pdf is an experimental zine that compiles the intimate textures of traditional media and personal thoughts into an abtract exploration of identity, nature, and emotional connection.
As a part of a more personal project, the zine weaves together hand-drawn illustrations, sketches, comics, and personal reflections, into an evolving introspective space.
Professional Work
Firm Project Term
SWON LLC
Kettle Point Affordable Housing Winter 2025
Design Team Igsung So, Justina Yang, Chris Qiu, Charles Barber, Juan David Jara Mejia, Cole Stevens, Nawal Abdul
