Thorncliffe Park is a residential area located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, inside the old Borough of East York.
The Thorncliffe Park offers the chance to establish residential and employment opportunities in close proximity to the Thorncliffe Park Ontario Line Station. This development aims to enhance the public space and promote better connection
SWOT ANALYSIS
WEAKNESS
Displacement of local businesses and services
Maintaining affordability
Lack of parkland and limited access to Don Valley Ravine
Limited community services and spaces
STRENGTH
3 points of vehicular access to Thorncliffe Park
Displacement of
Lower
Existing
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
and
Limited access and creation of inconveniences for
Several local bus routes with high access to Don Valley Ravine
Proposed Ontario Line
Site under development of TOC Program
Strong Multicultural and Grassroot Groups
Future
Large
Affordable
CANADA TORONTO
VISION
The concept is primarily based on a plant called blessed milk thistle, which is a thorny plant breed in Canada and is considered a wild plant. After learning and pattern behavior of flower geometry.
The flower profile has an outline since the shape and guidelines of the flower cover the leaf creation and placement in a contrasting way. Examining attentively, we can observe that the thorny leaf’s two layers are arranged systematically. This repetitive pattern (concave profile) of the flower has a main role in the massing strategy.
MAIN KEYS
Conceptual Sketch for layout and vision.
First vision for Design.
BLESSED
RHINO
The existing site boundary covers 14 hectares, with the east and west sides divided by a secondary road. The diagram highlights this separation, illustrating the site’s layout and its access points.
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The proposal introduces a new network connecting both sides of the site, aligned with the proposed metro line. The diagram showcases the distribution of road connections into pedestrian paths, cycleways, and driveways, while also defining new building profiles based on selected massing to enhance spatial coherence and mobility.
The diagram shows massing distribution around key hotspot attractions with anchor points at the nodes of site, with concave building profiles designed to enhance urban flow and visibility. Varied heights and densities highlight important areas, balancing aesthetics and connectivity across
The building profiles are designed with adequate spacing between structures, ensuring spatial clarity and optimal program distribution on both sides of the site. The diagram highlights this arrangement, illustrating the thoughtful balance between open spaces and functional areas.
The design transforms a standard vertical tower into an inclined, parametric building form, inspired by the dissection of a flower. The diagram illustrates how the building’s shape creates functional spaces that offer unique spatial experiences, tailored to the organic form’s geometry.
The conceptual design incorporates an open ground floor to stimulate commercial activity and public spaces. The diagram demonstrates the division between green spaces and habitable areas, with rooftop terraces providing views over the plazas. The integration of these elements results in a novel building form that enhances both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
The landscape pattern, derived from field experiments in GH, is designed to guide the flow of lines towards the atrium of each building massing. The diagram illustrates how this pattern harmonizes with the building forms, creating a cohesive and visually engaging spatial experience.
Final Form of building and urbanscape for TOD project.
The final design introduces a new network that connects both sides of the site, aligned with the proposed metro line for seamless integration. The massing is strategically distributed around key hotspots, featuring concave profiles that improve movement flow and visibility. The design balances aesthetics and functionality through varied building heights and densities. Spaces between the building profiles are thoughtfully placed to ensure clarity and optimize land use.
A unique transformation of standard tower designs has been implemented, turning them into inclined, parametric forms inspired by the organic structure of flower dissection. This not only adds visual interest but also enhances the overall design language. The open ground floor encourages a vibrant mix of commercial and public spaces, while rooftop terraces offer views overlooking the plazas.
Incorporating landscape patterns derived from Grasshopper experiments, the design ensures that spatial lines guide people naturally toward building atriums, creating a more cohesive and engaging urban experience.
Vertical circulation and functions are arranged in a staggered layout around the core. Understanding the building form and the placement of the core
Master Plan of Thistle Urban Design
SOLAR & SHADING ANALYSIS GH. SCRIPT
Blessed Milk Thistle Concave Pattern
Final Placement of Massing & Buildin
Inclined and Final 3D Form of Massing on Site
Directing Roof Terrace towards plazas. which acted as a crown of buildings.
Landscape Pattern via Field’s Experiment
EXISITNG SITE - SUMMER SOLSTICE 20TH JUNE 24, 9:50 AM
PROPOSED SITE - SUMMER SOLSTICE 20TH JUNE 24, 9:50 AM
EXISITNG SITE - WINTER SOLSTICE 21ST DEC 24, 9:20 AM
PROPOSED SITE - WINTER SOLSTICE 21ST DEC 24, 9:20 AM
I conducted a computational experiment in Grasshopper, focusing on creating optimized landscape patterns that guide movement toward the center of individual buildings. Through this process, I developed four different pattern options, each aimed at intuitively directing visitor flow. Of these, Option 1 stood out as the most effective because it utilizes hotspot points to direct movement seamlessly, avoiding unnecessary detours. This method has been particularly useful in designing landscapes that enhance natural wayfinding and create more efficient paths for visitors.
GH. SCRIPT OF FIELD’S EXPERIMENT FOR LANSCAPE FORM
Option 01
Building Center Points = Anchor’s
Hotspot Point’s = Attract
Option 02
Building Center Points = Anchor’s Hotspot Point’s = Repel Curve (Connecting East & West) = Attract
Option 03
Building Center Points = Anchor’s Hotspot Point’s = Repel Curve (Connecting East & West) = Repel
Option 04
Building Center Points = Anchor’s Hotspot Point’s = Attract Curve (Connecting East & West) = Attract
MAYA N-FLUIDS EXPERIMENT TO DERIVE FORM OF BUILDING.
OPTION - 1
SELF FORCE - DENSITY
SELF ATTRACT - 5.00
SELF REPEL - 2.50
EQUILIBRIUM VALUE - 5.00
SELF FORCE DISTANCE - 10.00
OPTION - 3
SELF FORCE - DENSITY
SELF ATTRACT - 10.00
SELF REPEL - 5.00
EQUILIBRIUM VALUE - 10.00
SELF FORCE DISTANCE - 20.00
SELF FORCE - DENSITY
SELF ATTRACT - 10.00
SELF REPEL - 5.00
EQUILIBRIUM VALUE - 10.00
SELF FORCE DISTANCE - 20.00
OPTION - 3 IN RECTANGULAR
SELF FORCE - DENSITY
SELF ATTRACT - 10.00
SELF REPEL - 5.00
EQUILIBRIUM VALUE - 10.00
SELF FORCE DISTANCE - 20.00
GEOMETRY
OPTION - 2
SELF FORCE - DENSITY
SELF ATTRACT - 10.00
SELF REPEL - 5.00
EQUILIBRIUM VALUE - 10.00
SELF FORCE DISTANCE - 20.00
OPTION - 4
SELF FORCE - DENSITY
SELF ATTRACT - 10.00
SELF REPEL - 5.00
EQUILIBRIUM VALUE - 10.00
SELF FORCE DISTANCE - 20.00
For research, used Maya’s n-Fluids tool to test a new design approach, beginning by analyzing fluid movements and then adapting them into smoke cloud simulations. This process helped create 2D diagrams that mapped user flow from critical points like stations, public plazas, offices, and communal areas. These diagrams offered valuable insight into how people move through and interact with spaces. By transforming these 2D patterns into 3D forms, I could better understand the spatial relationships and dynamics, which contributed to shaping the architectural form. This technique provides a fresh angle on design, using fluid simulations to explore spatial arrangements and improve user flow in a more intuitive and efficient way.
URBAN OASIS Pool of London, UK
The site is located in central London running from London Bridge to Custom House.
It has one of the most diverse backdrops such as the heritage of the Tower of London , St Magnus Church, Custom House and Old Billingsgate Market.
Today, despite its central location and proximity to
CITY OF LONDON, UK
POOL OF LONDON
TRANSPORTATION
SWOT ANALYSIS
WEAKNESS
Lack of tourist attracktions and green spaces in the site.
Lack of connection between the site and Lower Thames Street.
Limited public transportation. High
STRENGTH
Historical background of the site,
Proximity to the landmarks, Tower of London, Sky Garden, London Bridge.
Proximity to the major tourist attractions.
possi OPPORTUNITIES
More green areas for
More cycle lanes to in
Pleasent waterfront w
THREATS
bility of flooding. Protected vistas.
Project : URBAN OASIS, POOL OF LONDON, UK
nvite people to the site. walkway.
The site features existing buildings and surrounding areas with both vehicular and pedestrian circulation between Lower Thames and Riverway.
Visitors are guided into the site through a weaving circulation pattern that directly connects the road with the river walkway, creating a central focal point. The site’s rich historical background informs the introduction of key hotspots for the new circulation proposal.
The ground surface is opened to create public realm spaces and enhance visual connectivity between the road and promenade. Curves derived from a weaving pattern were used to extrude a surface that intersects with existing buildings, forming a boolean operation. This approach created open horizontal and vertical spaces for proposing green oases between buildings, increasing human footfall and enhancing tourist attraction.
Contextual mapping identified hotspot points, which were then connected using nHair curves to experiment with creating an optimal detour pathway for site circulation.
The final nHair curves were utilized in Maya’s MASH to develop the landscape design. Intermediate levels were introduced to accommodate functions and provide vertical circulation. A rooftop terrace was added for viewing and outdoor activities.
A new circulation network that directly connects other tourist points to the site. By incorporating the site’s values, the design proposal adds experiential value to the overall concept.
The Green Oasis floor plan is developed using the pattern generation technique from Term 1, allowing for modular and feasible design components. Further research enabled the design of components that function as seating, staircases, and breakout spaces.
The design strategies combine optimized circulation, modular components, and green spaces to create a connected, functional, and context-sensitive proposal that enhances both usability and the site’s experiential value.
Visaulization of Grasshopper Output of Pixel Concept Building form.
Grasshopper Script
LANDSCAPE PATTERN RESEARCH - MAYA MASH
Component Used in Maya MASH Excercise.
This research demonstrates how the MASH tool facilitated the landscape design by allowing easy manipulation of modular components, seamlessly integrating them with the site’s existing massing and circulation guided by nHair curves. The use of MASH enabled the creation of a landscape with a gradient pattern of hardscape and softscape elements, making the design process efficient and adaptable to different site conditions.
The final arrangement of components resulted in a landscape with a clear gradation, distinguishing between hardscape and softscape elements.
Project : URBAN OASIS, POOL OF LONDON, UK
Circulation layout for each floor of the Green Oasis.
Typical Floor Plan of the proposed Design.
Project : URBAN OASIS, POOL OF LONDON, UK
Components & Derivations
A single surface is used to create a new component by applying innovative techniques.
Bridging between three identical surfaces.
Incorporates a stepwell design within the component, which can function as a courtyard.
Scaling the Z-axis to zero and converting to a smooth preview enabled free modeling of the surface to create a component suitable for a vertical circulation system.
Merging two or more components into a single unit.
Basic component segments
In Maya, experimented with generating numerou involved steps such as poking the faces, chamferin the surface. This exercise used standard tools to m rectangular surface with divisions, applied this pro selected a seamless and alternately connected p model design solution.
s patterns from a simple surface. The process ng vertices, averaging vertices, and smoothing eet specific design requirements. Starting with a ocess to create multiple patterns. Ultimately, pattern that proved ideal for developing a
This approach can inspire the idea of re-linking these patterns, allowing each component to connect and interact with others seamlessly. From a geometric perspective, combining shapes such as hexagons and equilateral triangles can form a cohesive pattern, demonstrating how different geometric forms can be integrated to create complex design solutions.
Connecting surfaces between hexagonal elements to create a continuous and integrated structure.
SIngle Curve Surface
Hexagonal Component Polygon Smoth Mesh Preview
Double Curve Surface
The surface is mirrored and duplicated along the axis to achieve a symmetrical configuration.
The pavilion design is developed through a generative approach, exploring various configurations of Maya patterns.
Connecting surfaces between hexagonal elements to create a continuous and integrated structure.
Hexagonal Component
Polygon Smooth Mesh Preview
Pavillion Component
The same component is adapted to serve as green spaces.
The same component is modified to create breakout spaces.
Reorg
anizing the isocurves to create esive arrangement that forms uctural framework of geomtry.
A smooth preview of the component offers a refined and more aesthetically pleasing version of the original geometry.
A polygonal preview with creased corners preserves the geometric integrity of a column or pavilion.
Developed into a structural support column for a water city through the application of the preceding steps.
Visualization of Aggregation
Ultimately, the components are aggregated to form a building block.
The Lattice tool in Maya deforms these patterns into an urban model, allowing flexible adaptation of functions and programs for cityscapes.
MODUS PAVILLION
UNIVERSITY SQUARE, UEL, UK
Design evolution from concept to exprimentation form is achived by using right software and its tools.
Pavillion Surface which is in continous loop, which have parametric roof designed by usign wraf deform er in maya. This pavillion can easily constructed by 3D printing concrete and tensile fabric for roof.
The surface is mirrored and duplicated along the axis to achieve a symmetrical configuration.
Merged double surfaces along the edges create a unified and continuous form.
Surface mirrored along the Z-axis creates a symmetrical configuration.
The surface is edit edges for a contin
ed to merge opposite
while each individual surface is
in the opposite direction along its own axis.
rotated
Refining the pavilion’s form and isolating its individual components.
Edges are extruded along the Z-axis to form walls and solid geometry.
By doing free modeling to create a modular element for building components.
Modular Building component.
Applied the Wrap Deformer to create a parametric roof.
From an elevated perspective, the pavilion reveals its geometric complexity and the fluid integration of its modular components.
The interplay of 3D-printed concrete contrast, emphasizing the pavilion’s
e and tensile fabric forms a striking structural rhythm and curvature.
Inside the pavilion, the parametric roof design creates a play of light and shadow, enhancing the spatial experience.
UNIVERSITY SQUARE, UEL, UK
The pavilion was transformed into an adaptive column that changes its form according to specific needs. This design concept draws inspiration from the blooming mechanisms of flowers and peacock feathers. I developed this component using insights from previous studies where Maya’s nfluids tool was employed for initial form-finding, establishing a foundational shape. This shape was further refined using the Blend Deformer, creating sequential stages. The first stage focuses on aesthetics, while the second stage adapts the column to expand its outer layer and reveal an inner structure that provides shading, making it ideal for outdoor spaces.
MORPH PAVILLION
A Maya pattern exercise was conducted on the column surface to derive patterns for Skin design and aesthetic features.
A surface was derived from one-sixth of a hexagonal component, which then served as the basis for the Maya pattern exercise.
Increase the Surface Division
Multi-Cut the surface for getting th ture lines.
Project : MORPH PAVILLION, UEL, UK
For the column’s skin, overlaid a pattern derived from a triangular surface, providing an aesthetic link to the design while reflecting the concept of blooming mechanism.
Unwanted faces were removed, and the surface was shaped using the ncloth tool.
ncloth was used experimentally for column form-finding.
Geometry rotated and Tapered the stem.
Smooth Mesh Preview of GeometryCreased Corned
Shading Form Modelling Column Skin Form Modelling
A dynamic interplay of light and shadow reveals the depth and multilayered of the column’s skin and shading component overlay.
The layered pattern of the column’s emphasizing the concept of bloomi feather.
skin unfolds gracefully, ng inspired by flower’/peacock
Looking up, the column’s design appears both imposing and elegant, capturing the gradual opening of the patterned skin.
THE FACETS FINSBURY AVE SQR, UK
The Finsbury Avenue square project is a visionary architectural design that aims to transform a transit-oriented space into a welcoming oasis for all individuals passing through from the residents, the employees to the visitors in the heart of London. This public space, situated in the midst of office buildings and known for its high-traffic environment, seeks to give back to the community an express of gratitude by providing a range of amenities for their convenient, relaxation, respite and enjoyment, making this area into a thriving urban hub. The features are design to satisfy a diverse and vibrant urban audience, promoting inclusivity, fostering a sense of community and enhancing the quality of life in the city, inviting people to take a pause, connect with one another, and experience moments of serenity amidst the city’s energy.
At the centre of the oasis lies a dynamic small bridge that acts both as an architectural centrepiece and a platform for visitors to enjoy elevated views of the square. Below the bridge, a stunning fountain with integrated light and water shows offers an unique experience and captivating destination in the city. The dynamic bridge adds a new level of interaction and engagement to the square, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the space from different points of view.
The new Finsbury square project characterized by a contemporary, eco-friendly design that harmonizes with its urban surroundings. The architecture seamlessly blends with the cityscape, feature clean lines and modern materials. Natural elements such as plants and greenery have been incorporated to soften the urban aesthetic and provide a refreshing contrast.
Land’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon by 2030 through sustainable urban development. We prioritize eco-friendly practices by using recycled materials and adopting a circular economy approach. Modular construction in sitting spaces minimizes waste and resource use while enhancing efficiency. Additionally, the integration of solar power provides illumination and reduces carbon emissions, supporting the vision of a greener, more sustainable urban landscape.
