Thomas Wong | University of Waterloo Architectural Engineering Portfolio by Thomas Wong

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

THOMASWONG

University of Waterloo

Architectural Engineering Student 2024

SLAB STACK PAVILION

In Waterlook Park there is a barren and unused area in the east area of the site. This location is the vehicular entrance to the park, however, it lacked a pedestrian entrance. Additionally, the area of the park severley lacks shelter from high volumes of rain, and is in need of more spaces for shade. Heavily inspired by the Hegemonikon by Christina Zeibak and Daphne Dow, and Part to Whole by HG-A the Slab Stack Paviloin implemented elements from the two projects. As a result, the Slab Stack Pavilion with laters of cross laminated timber to adress the challenges of Waterloo Park.

Skills:Rhino,Enscape,PhysicalModelling

EAST ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

RECLAD PROJECT

The Douglas Wright Engineering (DWE) Building, formerly known as Engineering 1, constructed in 1958, has significant performance issues due to envelope failures. The project aimed to improve occupancy comfort by adding shading devices to reduce solar heat gain and prevent overheating during the winter. Improvements to the building envelope were made to enhance energy performance through continuous insulation and ensuring the building’s air and water tightness. The building’s aesthetic is modernised replacing the brick veneer façade with fiber-reinforced cement panels.

Skills:Revit,Twinmotion,Photoshop

25mm GRAVEL BALLAST

FULLY-ADHERED BUILT-UP ROOF

203mm ROCKWOOL TOPROCK® DD RIGID STONEWOOL INSULATION

AIR-VAPOUR BARRIER

50mm XPS RIGID INSULATION

EX. CONCRETE "T" SLAB ROOF DECK

METAL PARAPET CAP

GLASS-MAT GYPSUM SHEATHING

CANT STRIP

EX. CONCRETE TOPPING

TAPERED XPS RIGID INSULATION

ROUGH 100mm x 100mm PLY WOOD NAILER

EX. PRECAST DOULBE "T" SLABS

EX. CONCRETE FILLER PANEL

EX. CONCRETE BEAM

EX. CONCRETE COLUMN

KAWNEER AA4325 SERIES WINDOWS 1-3/4" HIGH THERMAL WINDOW

KWS TM PANELRAIL @ 406mm O.C VERTICALLY

25mm FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE PANEL

25mm AIR GAP

THERMALLY BROKEN GREEN-GIRT® @ 406mm O.C HORIZONTALLY

203mm XPS RIGID INSULATION

TREMCO EXOAIR 110AT® SELF-ADHERED AIR-WATER-VAPOUR-BARRIER

12.7mm EXTERIOR GYPSUM BOARD

152mm STEEL STUD @ 406mm O.C HORIZONTALLY 12.7mm INTERIOR GYMPSUM BOARD W/ LATEX FINISH

FIRE STOP

ALUMININUM & TINTED TEMPERED GLASS SHADING DEVICE

TRIPLE PANED FIXED WINDOW

RADIANT HEATING PANEL

CONTINUOUS METAL FLASHING

EX. PRECAST DOUBLE

EX. FILLER PANEL

25mm FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE PANEL

25mm AIR GAP

THERMALLY BROKEN GREEN-GIRT® @ 406mm O.C HORIZONTALLY

203mm XPS RIGID INSULATION

TREMCO EXOAIR 110AT® SELF-ADHERED AIR-WATER-VAPOUR-BARRIER

12.7mm EXTERIOR GYPSUM BOARD

152mm STEEL STUD @ 406mm O.C HORIZONTALLY

12.7mm INTERIOR GYMPSUM BOARD W/ LATEX FINISH

KWS TM PANELRAIL @ 406mm O.C VERTICALLY

SCHöCK ISOKORB ® STRUCTURAL THERMAL BREAK

STRUCTURAL STEEL BEAM SUPPORT

ALUMINUM FRAME

ALUMINUM GASKET

9.5mm TINTED TEMPERED GLASS

SHADING DEVICE DETAIL

PARTIAL WEST ELEVATION

INTERIOR RENDER

INTERIOR WINDOW RENDER

LAUREL LAKE RETREAT

The Univeristy of Waterloo faces challenges of having high-quality short-term residences, underutilized environment, limited comfortable spaces, and poor accessibility. Laurel Lake Retreat is revolved around a compact guest housing space within a 10-square-meter constraint. Being situated in an open space surrounded by trees and a nearby river, it optimizes the natural beauty of Waterloo. Additionally, the orinetation of the building is north-facing allowing for great sunlight wihthout overheating in the evening.