School of Architecture, located in Sudbury, Ontario.
The tricultural approach at McEwen, which blends English, French, and Indigenous perspectives, has shaped my understanding of place, material culture, and community -based design.
Growing up, I remeber watching my mother spend hours into the night, draf ting at her work table -with a smile on her face. I never quite understood it. Not until I began my journey at McEwen. Not until I began seeking and recieving design feedback from my peers and mentors. Not until I eventually adopted those same habits.
Over the years, I have developed a strong personal interest in material culture, urban restoration, and structural tectonics; and each project has been an opportunity to dive deeper, and gain more clarit y on these topics. My design approach begins on paper, scribbling, draf ting, and mapping out ideas through dif ferent stages of resolution, before translating into CAD.
Detail and Perspective sections, Atmospheric renders, Structural axonometrics and Detail callouts, are some of my favourite drawings to produce.
This portfolio is a curation of my favourite work and explorations during my undergraduate studies. I look forward to making new connections and continuously improving, while contributing to the development of truly resilient spaces along my journey.
EDUCATION
Laurentian Universit y- McEwen School of Architecture
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2017 - 2020
Transferred to Architecture
Honours, Cum Laude Toronto, ON
EXPERIENCE
McEwen School of Architecture|Graduate Teaching Assistant|Sept 2025 - Present
Sudbur y ON
Home Depot Pro |CAD/Deck Designer|May 2024 - July 2025
Sudbur y, ON
RONA+ |Millwork Specialist|May 2022 - Aprl 2024
Sudbur y ON
McEwen School of Architecture|Student Librarian|Sept 2022 - April 2023
Sudbur y ON
ACADEMIC HONOURS
MSoA Urban Design Integration Award, First Prize 2025 year Studio Project.
Dean’s Honours List, Facult y of Science, Engineering and Architecture- Laurentian Universit y 2022, 2023, 2024
WASSCE National Merit Award, 2016 the most distinctions, at the National level.
SOFTWARE
Sauna
Icehuts | Design Bui d Personal works
SUDBURY IMPACT THEATRE
Downtown Sudbury Theatre
| Team: Sydney Okorigba, Seamus Magnus
MSoA Urban Design Integration First prize Award 2025|
The Sudbury Impact Theatre & Residential Complex is a mixed-use development designed with the intent to revitalize downtown Sudbury by integrating entertainment, social interaction, and accessible urban living At its core, the project features a cascading cinema structure, a public urban plaza, and affordable residential units tailored for growing and immigrant families. Drawing inspiration from the Fibonacci sequence, spatial play, and architectural motifs of obscured curiosity, the design invites exploration through a dynamic interplay of forms. The massing follows a game -like logic, where volumes shift in response to an evolving set of spatial rules, resulting in interconnected public and private spaces that unfold like a puzzle. The cascading theaters, suspended above an open plaza, employ a modular, kriss-kross timber structure that spans the full arch length, allowing for an uninterrupted urban space beneath.
A tiered theater arrangement supports a variety of cinematic experiences, from large -scale event spaces to intimate screening rooms, accommodating everything from festivals and corporate
is animated by a brew pub, gaming café, and incubator kitchens, fostering engagement and economic opportunity while blurring the boundary bet ween public and private realms. Above, the residential component introduces skip-stop duplex units that ensure cross-ventilation, privacy, and af fordability Inspired by Le Corbusier’s Unité d’Habitation, these units prioritize multi-generational living, of fering three and four -bedroom families, and growing immigrant community The elevated
urban void that encourages public gatherings, pop-up markets, and spontaneous interactions, reinforcing the site’s role as a cultural and social anchor within the city
RAINBOW ST
CITY CENTRE
Channel Glass K-60
It’s translucency provides dif fuse day -lighting and privacy while presenting a lantern-like glow at nighttime.
Members form Sashimono columns supporting the bridge linking both residential blocks, while framing an Urban entryway into the site, increasing porosit y.
Primary cladding material, drawing on local ypologies for material selection, while contrasting with the porosit y provided by the Channel Glass.
◦ 3” CONTINUOUS MINERAL FIBRE ACOUSTIC INSULATION | R-12.6
◦ 5-PLY CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER STRUCTURAL SLAB
◦ 5/8“ TYPE-X FIRE-RATED GYPSUM BOARD (1HR FIRE SEPARATION)
◦ PAINT FINISH
STRUCTURE
ABOVE GRADE [RESIDENTIAL]
◦ 5-PLY CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER STRUCTURAL SLAB + GLULAM TIMBER POST & BEAM CONSTRUCTION BELOW GRADE [PARKADE]
◦ REINFORCED 2-WAY CONCRETE SLAB AT GRADE
◦ CONCRETE POST & BEAM SYSTEM
◦ CONCRETE PILE CAP + PILE INTO BEDROCK
PERSPECTIVE SECTION AT 2 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
DETAILED ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, AND MECHANICAL VIEW OVER 2 STORIES. INCLUDES TWO SKIP-STOP SUITES AND CORRIDOR
HEATING, COOLING, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
HEATING
◦ CENTRAL AIR VIA DUCTWORK (FAN COIL UNITS)
◦ INFLOOR RADIANT HEATING (VIA HYDRONIC LOOP)
◦ COOLING
◦ CENTRAL AIR VIA DUCTWORK (FAN COIL UNITS)
FRESH AIR + RETURN
◦ DUCTWORK
COMMUNITAS NORTH
| 2024 | Downtown Sudbury
Communitas Nor th reimagines downtown Sudbury by transforming underutilized urban blocks into an engaging public realm rooted in the “spirit of community”. The proposal addresses gaps in density and missed opportunities for social interaction, encouraging people to linger, engage, and connect not only with each other, but also with he built environment. A key strategy unearths Junction Creek at Memorial Park, drawing people to a revitalized waterfront and extending a tree -lined pedestrian and cycling trail that funnels visitors into a cit y square. Concrete planters with sof t edges of fer natural seating, creating moments of pause aligned with Jan Gehl’s principles of urban livability
The project follows a phased development approach that fosters commu-
construct a communal workshop before moving on to the adjacent cohousing complex.
communal meals, and modular suites designed for privacy while encouraging interaction through of fset balconies.
The main event center serves as a multifunctional hub for sports, culture, and commerce to ensure continuous activation. Designed with a strong emphasis on basketball, the hall incorporates a unique structural strategy where hoops are mounted directly onto secondary trusses, embedding the game into the architectural framework. Adjacent market stalls support local vendors, keeping the space active beyond major events. The upper level features a restaurant overlooking the city and a sound-optimized perform-ties accommodate
The initial analysis revealed gaps in density and several missed opportunities for people to actually stop, engage and linger within the two urban blocks in downtown Sudbury, as opposed to driving around or through them. The proposal explores ways to begin to reanimate that center through a process coined- Communitas meaning “Spirit of Community”, and so the central ideas revolve around creating spaces the community can actively engage in. At the urban scale, the question becomes ‘what can we include on the site that would encourage people to linger, and engage, not only with each other, but with the infrastructure?’
The main Event center has two main event spaces, a restaurant, and on the sides are rentable market stalls. That way, even if there are no big events happening, people still have a reason to come to the site to exchange goods and services. Visitors proceed through the main entrance, and are greeted with an expansive foyer/reception leading to a ticketing station/bar, before accessing the main event hall.
The main hall is designed to be more sports focusedspecifically basketball. A key design feature is the idea to mount the basketball hoop system onto the secondary trusses of the actual building assembly, integrating the standard hoop height of 10ft into the building design. On the 2nd floor, is a restaurant accessible through an elevator on the right wing. It is secluded from the rest of the building, and facing the street, so visitors can enjoy the changing cityscape, as they eat. On the left wing of the second floor, is the music/ performing arts hall. The walls and ceiling of this space is padded with sound panels, to reflect all the sound waves produced in this space, enhance the reverberation, and improve the overall listening experience. Below grade, is an included fitness center/changing rooms for guests during big sporting events, and on the right, is storage for all the equipment that would need to be tucked away as the space is adapted for various uses. In between the two roof planes of the main hall, and the market stalls, are operable clerestory windows, which open up channels for rising warm air to escape and allow for cross ventilation.
Ventilation Diagram
MOULIN- A -FLEUR KINDERGARTEN
Flour Mill Daycare
2023|
The Moulin-a-Fleur Kindergarten proposes a design that s eamlessly integrates the existing playground with the school premises, acting as a bridge b et ween education and r ecreation The design pays h omage t o the renowned F lour m ill, o nce s lated for destruction, b y preserving its e ssence a nd r eimagining i t into a new learning hub
At its c ore, t he k indergarten serves a s a ‘connective tissue’. B y
echoes its warm, rustic aesthetic, employing rammed eart h in the classroom w alls a nd r etaining w alls f raming a n ew s katepark behind the classrooms.
This approach transforms the learning andscape into more than a mere educational institution. It becomes a vibrant hub where children engage i n holistic development, nurturing their motor skills, coordination, and cognitive abilities within the framework of the Ontario P reschool curriculum. The incorporation of a s katepark not only encourages physica activit y but also fosters a sense of adventure
tional methods, evolving into an immersive journey where curiosity is s parked, a nd e xploration is e ncouraged. T he o nce m undane act of l earning i s infused with e xcitement, igniting a passion f or discovery hat children eagerly anticipate.
PHOTOVOLTAIC
LE BANC FRAGMENTE
The Bench’s modularity stems from a desire to create an undulating urban monument—inviting people of all ages to gather, relax, ake in Sudbury’s cit yscape, and play. This notion of “play” evolved through multiple revisions, culminating in three core pillars for the bench: Lay, Lean, and Lounge
carves out dif ferent pockets for a variety of comfortable seating experiences. Near the midpoint, the west end opens into a sheltered seat, while the form subtly caves in behind it to accommodate those who want to lean. Moving along, the unsheltered section becomes a “lounge zone,” where people can sit or stretch out along the curvature of the bench. As the bench begins to rise again toward he east end, the top of the sheltered panels doubles as a backrest for those lounging
dual seating depths, so visitors can sit on either side with a dedicated backrest. In essence, the bench systematically transitions from sit/lean, to lounge/lay, to a double
Team: Sydney Okorigba, Marco Hennein 2025|
Flush screws secure the secondary spacers to the main panels.
main panels to create a gap-free seat and ser ve as primar y spacers, aligning through t wo hollow steel pipes.
Gap-free Seat
‘ANCHORED ’
| 2022 | Bennet Lake Sauna
‘Anchored’ provides a Sauna solution to one of the most delicate, yet accommodating terrains around Bennet Lake The overarching concept is birthed from the site path leading to the lake, before looping into he recreation centre. The key programmatic elements are tangentially anchored at opposite ends of the path, following the movement of the sun The spaces shape into an asymmetrical t win structure, with the space closest to the primary site access becoming the public space, while the neighbouring structure is reserved for the more private sauna and changing rooms. The t win spaces are aligned to purposefully frame the lake ahead, with the path serving a dual purpose of wreathing the arrival threshold.
‘Anchored’ is to be hought of as a living organism, speaking to the more organic cycles of life. The interior of the space meande rs through, as if adapting to the slender curves of the human body; but also allowing for the circulation of rising heat through the hierarchy of sauna pods, before heat escapes through the adjacent openings. The result s a self-replenishing cycle tha keeps the entire sauna heated, with the highest pods receiving the most heat as the steam escapes
The sauna rests on wooden stilts that have been of fset to mimic the rise of the forest canopy Each stilt touches the ground at strategic locations, leaving room for the blossoming ecosystem below. This subtle gesture sof tens he transition bet ween the natural and manmade form, ef fectively introducing a sense of lightness to the structure, while maintaining minimal landscape inter vention It also allows for the creation of additional storage space underneath the sauna, whether for the storage of some excess wood, or even to store a canoe, to take a ride during the summer months It enables a greater connection bet ween the public sphere of the Bennet lake and he private sphere of the sauna. Layered with charred wood on the roof and clad with Cedar o integrate and return to the forest, ‘Anchored’ is a deliberate response to Bennet lake’s diverse site.
‘HORIZON’
Ramsey Lake Icehuts
| Team Project -2022 |
Constructed from dimensional lumber, the Ice -hut took the form of a large arch which looped overhead, and was strategically of fset in plan to touch the ground at a dif ferent plane. It was originally designed to emerge from the ice, loop overhead, pierce the ice, continue underground as if anchored,and then emerge once again from the ice; completing one full cycle, and stopping about one -third of the next cycle -picture the coils of a spring. As the conversations progressed, our team of 15 architecture students decided on a singular loop, completing just one cycle. I remember observing on one of our earlier visits to the site, before the lake completely froze up in the winter; this vast expanse of fresh-
far ahead. Just past he lake, where the horizon began, we could see the campus. The lake felt alive.
We decided we wanted to preserve this precious moment, and capture it however we could through our design, and so this became a key driver for the Ice -hut project -This dea of Framing the horizon, and using the shelter as a way to unite community members as they enjoyed this key moment, whether that be at dawn, or dusk.
The Ice -hut project was conceived entirely through community engagement, and the art of teamwork; and as the ice began to melt, our team embarked once again to uninstall and disassemble the huts. The lumber pieces were taken back to the woodshop to be repurposed
