Yev Stepanyuk
Architecture Portfolio

(416)910-8429
jenny.stepanyuk@gmail.com
◊ Rhino
◊ AutoCAD
◊ SketchUp
◊ Enscape
◊ Adobe Creative Suite
◊ Model Making
◊ Grasshopper
◊ Photography
◊Excellent communication skills developed through years of collaborative project work.
◊Exceptional graphic skills through over 5 years of digital media education.
◊Great artistic skills through years of formal and informal visual arts education, and mentorship.
◊Good sense of dedication through years of commitment in multiple extracurricular clubs and bands.
◊ Planned and coordinated UW’s Architecture School’s orientation program.
◊ Provided insight and motivation for struggling students.
◊ Fostered a safe and welcoming environment for students stressed about their future at Waterloo.
High-school Diploma
2017-2021
Innisdale Secondary School
Candidate for Bachelor of Architecture
2021-Present
University of Waterloo
Award of Academic Excellence
2017-2021
Innisdale Secondary School
Digital Media Arts Award
◊ Collaborated in the design of a community indoor playground and children’s event space.
◊ Decorated the space by painting and decorating the walls.
◊ Provided my community with an inviting play-space.
Better Neighbourhoods Inc. | 2023
◊ Contributed to the creation of design packages by producing compelling renderings to effectively persuade clients of our design proposals.
◊ Collaborated in the development of planning justification reports to successfully persuade city council members to grant project approvals.
◊ Crafted aesthetically pleasing plans to showcase innovative design concepts.
◊ Conducted comprehensive research to gather relevant information for prospective projects.
◊ Documented and consolidated the company’s drafting process, ensuring comprehensive and accessible reference materials for efficient workflow.
Innisdale Secondary School
2021 President’s Award
2021
University of Waterloo
References Available Upon Request
◊ Oversaw the organization and maintenance of the company’s filing system.
Sales Associate Dollarama Inc. | 2020-2021
◊ Assisted in stock and inventory management.
◊ Provided quality customer service.
◊ Managed customer transactions.
◊ Maintained quality tidiness and order on store floor.
I am a second year student studying at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. I love maximalism, just about any craft, and driving with my music basting. I am a quick learner, creatively driven, passionate, and I love a good challenge.
This portfolio is a culmination of my most outstanding academic works.
December 2022 | 2A Design Studio
Rhino|Enscape|Photoshop|Illustrator
Cambridge Commons is an intimate infill project in the heart of downtown Cambridge. Designed as a transition home for struggling women, children, and young families, it focuses on the experience of moving through the shifting common spaces within the building, each with varying degrees of privacy, flexibility, and programs. These spaces, inspired by “Khrushchyovkas” (also known as “Commie Blocs”) which are built around generous courtyards with numerous programmed and public amenities, aim to offer the tenant the opportunity to connect to their community, both within the apartment’s walls and beyond.
Located on Dickson Street, the building neighbors the Young Women’s Christian Association headquarters. This nonprofit organization provides accommodation for women and children, as well as daycare services, youth engagement initiatives, public events, and more.
Homeless Shelters
Daycare Services
Cambridge Commons/YWCA
Third Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Basement Plan
GREEN SPACES AND ROOFTOP GARDEN CONNECT RESIDENTS TO THE SURROUNDING ECOLOGICAL MILIEU.
DAYCARE PROGRAM ASSISTS WOMEN AND YOUNG FAILIES IN THEIR TRANSITION TO A MORE SECURE LIFESTYLE
PUBLIC COUNCELLING SERVICES SUPORT RESIDENTS DURING THEIR TRANSITION TO A SECURE LIFESTYLE
FLEXIBLE SPACES ALLOW THE RESIDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH THE CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY
April 2022 | 1B Design Studio
Rhino|Enscape|Photoshop|Illustrator
Located in the heart of the Toronto Corktown area, wedged between King St, Queen St, and River St sits a proposed active community hub. Designed to provide people with a peaceful work and study environment, as well as a split bike store and repair shop on the ground and basement floor which can facilitate learning the trade of repair for willing hobbyists.
As it is located on a road island with an intersecting pathway, the building folds around itself to accommodate heavy foot and bicycle traffic. The integrated outdoor seating and height of the structure establishes the River Street Sanctuary’s courtyard as a rest stop, shielded from the commotion of the busy streets and city life surrounding it.
Second
First Floor
Basement Floor
January 2022 | 1B Design Studio
Rhino|Enscape|Photoshop|Illustrator
Nestled at the base of Sherman Falls in Hamilton, Ontario sits Foliage Walks, a playful bridge on the iconic Bruce Trail.
Its biomorphic design allows pedestrians to feel as though they are exploring nature at a much smaller scale, while also providing a sense of drama as the pedestrian explores the space.
Divided into a main path and a lookout area, the bridge obscures the full view of the falls until the last possible moment, making the reveal climactic and breathtaking.
Exploded Axonometric
Translucent Teflon Membrane
120mm and 60mm Steel Piping
60mm and 50mm Steel Piping
Railings
Steel Deck Plate
Wide Steel Ribbing
360mm and 204mm I-Beams
Concrete Foundation
in collaboration with Matthew Beecroft
April 2022 | 1B Environmental Building Design Rhino|Enscape|Photoshop|Illustrator
The Willis Point Oasis is a tiny house designed with sustainability in mind. Using locally sourced ecological materials, the home features programs tailored to the needs of two scientists participating in botanical studies. Located in a rural community on Willis Point in the Saanich Inlet, and backed by three protected forests the Oasis sits nestled in the hillside and faces the ocean waters. The building’s embodied carbon and ecological footprint is reduced by using green and reused materials (re-purposed steel, downed wood, reclaimed brick, and hemvrete).
With its proximity to the natural environment, the Willis Point Oasis is conducive to a peaceful working and living environment and is beneficial to both the mental and physical well-being of its residents.
April 2022 | 1B Building Construction
Rhino|Enscape|Photoshop|Illustrator
The Rail Trail Rest Stop is a steel pedestrian bridge crossing over Kenilworth Access of Hamilton Ontario. Joining the Hamilton escarpment rail trail, the bridge acts as a means of connection and a rest stop for local bikers and hikers.
Fitted with deep-set benches and bike stands,it provides a place for short breaks for those looking to traverse the trails. Its industrial design is reflective of Hamilton’s past, often regarded as the “Steel City.”
Facade: Coloured Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel Sheets
Railings: Brushed Stainless Steel
Structure: Brushed Steel I-Beam
Structure: Brushed Steel C-Beam