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TOBI ALADE PORTFOLIO.

WELCOME TO MY PORTFOLIO!

My name is Tobi Alade and I am a third year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture.

I believe that architecture has the potential to shape and enhance the lives of individuals within a community, and it is this belief that drives my interest for community-focused design. I have a passion for learning and I am drawn to the interdisciplinary nature of the field. In my work, I strive to use story telling elements to create experiential spaces in the built environment.

I look forward for the opportunity to further my continual education and contribute to the success of your company. Please enjoy this curation of my personal and academic work.

Contact:

519-851-4448

talade@uwaterloo.ca

Languages:

English (fluent)

French (fluent)

Skills:

Rhino 7

Autocad

SketchUp

Revit

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe Suite

Laser cutting

3D printing

Model making

Interests:

Volleyball

Cooking & Eating

Cinema Photography

Vlogs

CURRICULUM VITAE

Experience

ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | Tolila+Gilliland Atelier d’Architecture | Sep - Dec 2024

Paris, France

- Produced orthographic drawings using Autocad, Adobe Suite, and Sketchup

- Fabricated a physical site model for the design development of a housing project

ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | Nicholson Sheffield Architects | Jan - April 2024 London, Ontario

- Prepared 3d models and visualizations for clients using SketchUp, Revit, and Lumion

- Assisted in the preparation of construction drawings in Revit

- Worked on a variety of project typologies from education to mixed-use to residential

CLASS REPRESENTATIVE | University of Waterloo | 2022 - Present Cambridge, Ontario

- Liaison between professors, admin staff, and student body

- Acting member of the student council

Distinctions

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AWARD | University of Waterloo | 2024

STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION | Canadian Institute of Steel Construction | 2023

- 3rd place finish

EXCELLENT ACADEMIC STANDING | University of Waterloo | 2023 - Present

– Maintained an average above 80%

PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP | University of Waterloo | 2022

- Entrance scholarship awarded for admisssion averages of 90 - 94.9%

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO | 2022 - Present

- Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honors Co-op

Objet Recommendation, Tobi Alade

Date January 11, 2025

To whom it may concern,

Following a very successful internship with our firm in 2024, I am happy to recommend Tobi Alade for a coop internship position.

During his time in our office, Tobi worked on a diverse range of projects, both individual and in teams :

- presentation drawings for housing competitions: axonometrics, sections, elevations, plans

- detailed interior drawings for a healthcare competition

- physical models for competition and study

- development of complex 3d modeling for a schematic façade study

I had the opportunity to witness, firsthand, Tobi’s seriousness. He was eager to participate in meetings and site visits, and readily accepted new tasks.

Tobi was quick to learn and showed an ability to tackle new methods and tools. He showed care and craft in all his endeavors.

It was a pleasure to witness Tobi’s professional development during his training, and I am confident that he will have great success in his professional future.

Best regards,

N i c h o l a s G I L L I L A N D Architecte associé

Dustin Parkes, Partner, Associate Principal Nicholson Sheffield Architects Inc.

358 Talbot Street, London, Ontario N6A 2R6

July 21, 2024

Re: Reference Letter for Tobi Alade

To whom It May Concern,

On behalf of Nicholson Sheffield Architects, it is my pleasure to provide this recommendation letter for Tobi Alade. Tobi worked with NSA from January to April 2024 as part of his co-operative education experience with the University of Waterloo School of Architecture Bachelor of Architectural Studies program.

While in the office Tobi worked on a variety of tasks ranging from construction documents for a new high school, to schematic design drawings for a new restaurant, and detailed design renderings for an affordable housing project and a luxury single family home.

We were impressed by Tobi's ability to quickly learn new software and drawing standards. Tobi is a fast learner, and he uses resources well. This allowed Tobi to jump into various project teams, project types, and phases, working collaboratively and productively. Tobi approached his work methodically and with a strong enthusiasm for the field of architecture. We are pleased to recommend him for any potential employment opportunities in the field of Architecture. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Dustin Parkes OAA MRAIC Nicholson Sheffield Architects Inc.

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ITAN COURTYARDS

WOODLAND ENCOUNTERS

BLOOM

RIVERSIDE CINEMATHEQUE

OTHER WORKS

BLOOM

Location

Course

Media Supervisor

Montréal, Quebec, CA

1B Building Construction

Terri Boake

Rhinoceros 7, Enscape, Ps/Ai

Bloom is an open air amphitheatre located in Square des Frères-Charon, a historical part of Montreal. Situated at the intersection of the old port and the new city center, this performance space provides an enclosure for local artists and performers to share their work and craft. The round shape of the stage mirrors that of the site and opens up the acts to the community, whereas the geometrical canopy contrasts this gesture and stands out visually.

Bloom offers a contemporary addition to the historical site through its prominent and distinctive steel geometry and red finish bringing a unique atmosphere to the traditional landscape.

In collaboration with Maeve Wang

Award - 3rd place CISC Architectural Student Design Competition

A. Steel cables

B. Tensile structure

C. HSS Steel Framing

D. Concrete footing

AESS Category 2 - Tensile structure holds the HSS framing together through the use of a steel ring with pin connections.

AESS Category 2 - Exploded view of pin connection from cross bracing tensile structure.

AESS Category 4 - Steel to concrete footing connection. HSS framing come together to be bolted to steel plate. This connection is then anchor bolted to concrete footings.

AESS Category 2 - HSS framing held down in four perpendicular points to concrete footings through the use of a cable to ground tensile structure.

AESS Category 3 - Steel framing corner connection. HSS framing gather at the corners with the use of a steel pipe connection.

ITAN COURTYARDS

Location

Course

Media Supervisor

Toronto, Ontario, CA

2A Design Studio

Lola Sheppard

Rhinoceros 7, Enscape, Ps/Ai

Located on the corner of Spadina Avenue and Queens Street West, Itan (story) Courtyards, acts as a cultural hub dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Yoruba storytelling traditions from Nigeria. This cultural centre encourages the preservation of this declining language by housing programs and workshops to educate the community on Nigerian traditions.

The design takes inspiration from the original setting of the oral storytelling traditions in Nigeria. It focuses on creating formal and informal gathering spaces the building through the use of various courtyards and multi-purpose spaces. With a special focus on sightlines towards different spaces, the building invites the oublic to wander and explore.

To aid in preserving this “lost” knowledge system, the archive aims to employ the use of modern technology to preserve these stories by employing all of the human senses. Through audio recordings, projection art, 3D scultpure representations and more, this archive is able to ensure that these folktales are not forgotten.

Public Staff Gathering spaces

STORYTELLING CIRCLE

LOOKOUT POINT

WOODLAND ENCOUNTERS

Location

Course

Media Supervisor

Cambridge, Ontario, CA

2B Design Studio

Karen May

Rhinoceros 7, Enscape, Ps/Ai

Woodland Encounters is a holistic landscape architecture project designed to restore the dwindling population of flying squirrels in Southwestern Ontario. Urban development in this region has significantly reduced the natural habitats that once supported these vibrant creatures. The Rare Charitable Reserve site offers an ideal ecozone for fostering their recovery.

This intervention combines architectural design, community engagement, and ecological landscaping principles to create a space that supports both conservation and education. The project features two interconnected pavilions that embody the spirit of the flying squirrel. Visitors are guided through a journey that mirrors the squirrel’s perspective, fostering a deeper connection to the species and highlighting the importance of its protection. By engaging with this immersive experience, users gain an understanding of the critical need for conservation and the role they can play in preserving these unique creatures.

RARE CHARRITABLE RESERVE CONTEXT MAP

PAVILION PLAN

PAVILION SECTION

The miyawaki planting method is used to restructure the forest with a focus on restoring the various sub canopy plant layers. This allows for a healthier more diverese ecosystem. The plants introduced are carefully seleced to thrive in close proxiimity creating dense, more resilient microforests thta reach maturity in as little as 10 years.

To foster community involvement, users are encouraged to meander throughout the site, traveling in the shadows of the squirrels’ flight path. During this promenade, they are able to forage various edible plants which are then brewed into tea once they reach the tea house pavilion. The experience of navigating through the site causes the users to reach a final state where they have fully embodied the creaure and are thus able to wholly understand why they need to be preserved.

MIYAWAKI FOREST PLANTING TECHNIQUE

existing trees canopy sub-canopy understorey ground cover

new micro forest

Shade tolerant tree species to introduce for forest layer diveristy

LEGEND FOR TREES AND EDIBLE PLANTS

Prunus virginiana chokecherry

sassafras

Populus balsamifera balsam poplar

Ostrya virginiana ironwood

EXTERIOR RENDER

RIVERSIDE CINEMATHEQUE

Location

Media Supervisor Course

Toronto, Ontario, CA

1B Design Studio Isabel Ochoa

Rhinoceros 7, Enscape, Ps/Ai

Situated on the corner of Broadview Avenue and Thompson Street, The Riverside Cinematheque aims to create a cultural hub that celebrates the rich history of Toronto’s film industry. In addition to the traditional program of a library, the building stands out in the community as a lightbox that offers both an indoor and outdoor viewing experience. The library provides the neighbourhood with a space for fostering community and engaging with the art of film.