This project emphasizes a circular design approach that revolves around a cycle of construction and deconstruction. “Intertwined” reconceptualizes the ground as a transformative element by integrating green infrastructure into an industrial urban fabric.
Through life cycle sustainability, adaptability, and efficiency, the design creates a dynamic spatial connection between the street and the central canal.
The ground plays a pivotal role as a bridge between the project’s western side and the canal, shaping and connecting various programs. It functions as a receptor for public space and landscape, characterized by its transformable, performative, active, and productive qualities.
The initial model sketches for ‘Intertwined’ explore various ground configurations, investigating alternative approaches to form, texture, and spatial relationships.
The project explored ground as a transformative element using it as a key design driver.
Section drawing served the starting point, guiding the development of the form, material selection, contextual integration and open spaces.
The design process was iterative, involving physical sketch models and sectional studies with a focus on harmonizing the built environment with the natural landscape.
The project incorporates a courtyard that significantly enhances passive cooling and thermal efficiency through the strategic use of materiality and form.
3D-printed model showcasing the structural details of ‘Intertwined’.
Radiation Mapping
North East
South West
North West
BUILDING INFORMATION
SUMMER - COOLING
WINTER - HEATING
Heat Loss Through Windows, Walls, and Roof
Heating Loads: 34.626 tons
Cooling Loads: 49.175 tons
Balance Point Temperatures:
Radiation Mapping
Energy Use Intensity
Embodied Carbon Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Steel (A1-A3)
Gypsum (A1-A3)
Solar Analysis Diagram
North East
Solar analysis diagram using Rhino and Climate studio.
South West
Perforated panels crafted from recycled aluminum form a dynamic façade, striking a balance between transparency and privacy while optimizing ventilation and light diffusion.
Birch trees, native to the project’s environment, are seamlessly integrated into the built landscape, their distinctive white trunks providing a striking natural contrast to the architectural composition.
Diagrammatic section highlights spatial organization, zoning, and programmatic relationships
Approximately 1,100 solar PV panels were needed based on analysis. The roof could support 1,350 panels allowing extra space for a green roof.
The auditorium, elevated by timber and steel trusses, offers a spacious interior and expansive views of the canal at the rear.
relationships within the circular library.
2nd Floor Plan
3rd Floor Plan
Facade detail
Assemblies
Building Science Assignment 04
Spandral Glass Panel
Spandral Glass Panel
Perforated steel Clad Soffit
Perforated steel Clad Soffit
Green roof on CLT Deck
Green roof on CLT Deck
Drawing Description Width
200mm Metal Framing
46mm Spandral Glass white coated
200mm Rigid Insulation (x2 Sheets)
2mm Air and Moisture Barrier
200mm Fire Protection Caulk
300mm CLT Wall
150 mm Corrugated Recycled Perforated Aluminum Sheet (white coated)
750mm Air gap 10mm Reclaimed 2mm Air and Moisture 100mm Rigid 200mm CLT Wall
40mm Air Gap services)
40mm Finish Board wall)
Vegetation (Growing
2mm Filter Fabric
50mm Drainage
2mm Air Moisture
100mm continous
50mm Roof Membrane
200mm CLT Slab
800mm Mass
Soffit enclosure detail
The use of triple-glazed windows with gradient coatings and a perforated metal soffit made of recycled aluminum enhances the building’s sustainability and comfort while ensuring privacy in the spandrel areas.
A courtyard view of The Intertwined highlights the semi-open gathering space, featuring a reflective soffit that enhances the ambiance.
Snowfall in Intertwined’s Courtyard
Library Interior with Courtyard: A double-height ceiling library featuring natural light and showcasing CLT architecture.
2 Seedbank at Kayanase
2022 Winter Location: Caledonia, ON
Duration: 7 Weeks
Individual Academic Project Instructor: Adrian Phiffer
The Seedbank at Kayanase is a Haudenosaunee institution dedicated to the conservation of plant genetic diversity for the future genearations.
The designated building serves as a place where traditional Indigenous knowledge intersects with Western science, and community engagement is promoted and facilitated through educational programs.
Two Parts
Elevated greenhouse featuring a truss structure, dedicated to preserving seeds for future generations.
The elevation addresses flood vulnerability in the area and symbolizes the resilience and cultural heritage of the indigenous community. The greenhouse is strategically positioned to be visible from the nearby highway, serving as a prominent landmark.
The elevated greenhouse is designed with a truss structure to preserve seeds for future generations.
Its raised elevation addresses local flood risks while symbolizing the resilience and cultural heritage of the indigenous community.
Positioned to be visible from the nearby highway the greenhouse stands as a prominent representation of Longhouses rooted in Haudenosaunee culture.
3 The Bazaar
2024 Winter
Location: Shiraz
Duration: 12 Weeks
Academic Thesis Project
Instructor: Jeannie Kim
Historically, bazaars have played a pivotal role in shaping numerous cities, serving not only as centers for economic activity but also social and cultural exchange.
Originating from the tenth century, these complexes incorporated various programs such as educational institutions, bathhouse, worship places, caravanserais, and manufacturing. Moving beyond the Orientalist perspective, this research examined bazaars as urban spines that precipitated the development of cities along the Silk Road, including Shiraz, Isfahan, and Tabriz.
Sited specifically at the Bazaar Vakil in Shiraz this reasearch posits that the adaptable and resilient architecture of the Bazaar has allowed this locally specific typology to adjust to various shifts in geopolitics and ideology while maintaining its indispensable role in urban life.
In the early 19th century, a section of the bazaar underwent demolition to facilitate urban development and the expansion of transportation infrastructure.
Tensile structure was designed using Grasshopper and Rhino.
A tensile canopy joins the demolished sections of the Bazaar, providing a semi-covered space
space that connects the North and South entrances.
4 THE BLACK CREEK ARCADE
2022 Fall Duration: 8 Weeks
Group Academic Project
Instructor: Drew Adams
The affordable housing crisis is a widespread global issue caused by rising property prices, income inequality, urbanization, and a lack of housing supply
Low and middle-income households struggle to find affordable options, with the problem worsened by climate change, natural disasters, and population growth
Addressing these concerns requires coordinated global efforts through government policies, urban planning, and public-private partnerships to create sustainable, equitable housing solutions. The interconnected nature of housing markets means the crisis extends beyond national borders, calling for international cooperation and comprehensive approaches.
The Matrix envisions a collective architectural space that harmoniously integrates circulation, form, and programmatic requirements.
The design aims to address the relationship between two heritage buildings by creating a unified central lobby to facilitate cohesion between art and architecture schools.
The project emphasizes the need for strategic circulation through the use of connecting staircases, ramps, and multi-level meeting spaces.
Extrude Grid
Carve
Stairs
Insert
Biophilic design elements and attention to tectonic assemblies reinforce the relationship between interior and exterior zones.
The Matrix incorporates a flexible gathering space that functions as a light-filled, well-ventilated atrium, which adapts to diverse needs such as events, receptions, and informal gatherings.
Outdoor programs like forecourt, roof garden and backyard are designed to provide a universal design accessibility, seating, and visual continuity with the building’s overall composition.
The Matrix highlights the importance of spatial connectivity, collective circulation and the interplay between architecture, site and context.
7
Canoe Exhibition
2022 Winter
Duration: 4 Weeks
Individual Academic Project
Instructor: Adrian Phiffer
This project aims to design an exhibition room for the Birch Bark Canoe The exhibition seeks to evoke the atmosphere experienced by the Indigenous communities who first navigated the interconnected lakes, rivers, and streams of the Eastern Woodlands region.
The most significant aspects of the canoe are its organic nature and purity. The materials used to construct the canoe are locally sourced and can be found throughout North America.
A detailed 1:10 scale model of the canoe was created, including the exhibition shown in photos.
This exhibition involved an in-depth exploration of the Birch Bark Canoe, facilitated through collaboration with peers, instructors, and cultural experts at the Woodland Cultural Centre.
The research focused on uncovering the canoe’s cultural and historical significance from its origins in the Creation and Thanksgiving Story to its functional use while examining its place within broader material cultures.
This design aimed to enhance the narrative and visitor experience, creating a cohesive and immersive presentation that honors the artifact’s story and context.
8 AI Conceptual Developments
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the architectural field by enabling rapid conceptualization, advanced simulations, and precise design optimization.
AI-powered tools facilitate the creation of innovative forms, efficient spatial layouts, and sustainable solutions, all within significantly reduced timeframes. From generating parametric designs to automating complex calculations, AI enhances both creativity and technical accuracy.
Its ability to analyze environmental data and predict performance outcomes allows architects to develop smarter, more responsive designs. This section of my portfolio showcases AI-driven architectural projects, reflecting how technology can redefine design processes and push the boundaries of architectural expression.
Concept development for a contemporary house, utilizing ComfyUI, based on preliminary sketches provided by the publisher.
Custom House Design
Lead Artist - Arcica Studio North Vancuver, BC
Revit, 3DS MAX, CORONA, PHOTOSHOP,
Residential #253
LIGHTROOM
Vancouver, BC
Custom House Design
Lead Artist - Arcica Studio
#3A & 3B
3DS MAX, CORONA, PHOTOSHOP, LIGHTROOM
Toronto, ON Mixed-use Building
Lead Artist - Arcica Studio
#350
Revit, 3DS MAX, PHOTOSHOP, LIGHTROOM
Toronto, ON
Lead Artist - Pureblink
Hotel Interior
3DS MAX, CORONA, PHOTOSHOP, LIGHTROOM
Toronto, ON
Retail & Residential
3Ds Max, Photoshop, Effects, PHOTOSHOP
Lead Artist - Pureblink
ALT HOTEL
Vancouver, BC
Urban Planning
Lead Artist - IBI Group
LUMION, SKETCHUP, AFTER EFFECTS, PHOTOSHOP
DUCKISLAND
AI generated Vancouver, BC
Architectural Concepts for Single-Family Homes in Vancouver, BC
