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A1CORAL TOWERThe tower explores

the assembly of vertical

programming in relation to its

spacial multiplicity.

A2Q PLATEAU

The multi-unit housing

project explores density

possibilities while undertaking

porosity to shape its community.

A3dinnER’s

sERvEd PAviLiOn The design-build project

to create a pavilion to serve a

dining experience along the

Ottawa River.

B1sTUdEnT’s

dEsiGn CLiniCFreelance design for

residential projects ranging

from interior renovations to

exterior additions.

B2ATELiER

WUndERsCHÖn PEPLUM

The excerpts from office for

territorial reconfiguration

- urban studies & competitions.

B3U&T dEsiGn

Freelance design for

architectural competitions

and explorations.

C1visUAL

sTUdiEsExploration of various

materials and mediums as

toolsets for representation.

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A1CORALTOWERProgrAm:

Mixed-Use ComplexSite detAilS:

Situated within a ‘Highway Eddy’ Kanata, ON, Canada

The tower explores the assembly of vertical programming in relation to its spacial multiplicity. Its condition implores complex continuity of vertical occupation as opposed to uniform singularity.

The inspiration of the structure is the coral reef in which individual coral polyps exhibit different levels of sophistication which aggregates into a super-organism.The tower attempts to utilize the sun and wind as contributors toward the manisfestation of the structure.

type: Academic (individual)

role: Concept and design

level: Year 4/Semester 2 (2011)

Supervisor: tom dubicanac; B.Arch. m.Arch. (detroit)

Supervisor Contact: +1 613-520-2600 x 2864

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←VertiCAl & horiZoNtAlthe section elevation outlines and explores a duality in the coral superorganisms as forms of appropriation and absorbtion - programs become mixed with potential for inter-mingling

↑CoNCePtuAl BegiNNiNgSadapting the principles of a super-organism (in this case - coral polyps) in its biological structure, patterns, and characteristics to permeate and translate into a multi-program high rise complex

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↖↑→StruCtureexploration of coral polyp structure/density to derive a performing structure of different scales in triangulation while harnessing energy from the wind (wind turbines) and the sun (photovoltaics on a 3D skin)

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← ↑ Site & CoNtextthe tower explores the assembly of vertical programming in relation to its spacial multiplicity that situates itself along the highway; it becomes a landmark for passerbyers and to its inhabitants

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↑eASt eleVAtioNview towards car park side with secondary tower

→eNtrANCemain entrance catering to all programs (shopping mall, hotel, apartments/condos, and restaurants)

↑weSt eleVAtioNview towards casino side with primary tower

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A2Q -PLATEAUProgrAm:

Multi-Unit HousingSite detAilS:

Sparks Street & Bay StreetOttawa, ON, Canada;

The housing project investigates the possibilities of high density living in an urban setting of Ottawa. It situates itself on a plateau before the descent to Lebreton Flats and perches between two churches.

The project investigates a venue for porosity and social happenstances for its inhabitants. An exploration of an ‘expanded’ central core and service ways activate each housing block, and helps promote better light and air circulation while serving its inhabitants with spaces for play and interaction.

type: Academic (individual)

role: Concept and design

level: Year 4/Semester 1 (2010)

Supervisor: John Cook; mA diPArCh oAA oAQ FrAiC rCA

Supervisor Contact: cook@grcarchitects.com

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←Sitethe context of the site is a collision of varying densities on all angles and places itself geographically on an edge - a proposition of a ‘gradient’ housing attempts to address intense density is highlighted

↑eleVAtioN StudYa relationship between proposed and surrounding buildings in an attempt to respect sightlines

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←‘exPANded’ CeNtrAl Coreassembly of the central core ‘expanded’ to invoke micro-climate/micro-culture for its inahbitants

↑CoNCePtuAl BegiNNiNgSreconfiguration of surrounding typical housing types (double loaded corridors, central core, shoe box unit types)

↑ ↑CroSS SeCtioNS (diAgrAmAtiC)an investigation of a ‘moving’ and ‘expanded’ core whereby its utilitarian functions are coupled with social and interactive programs

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A3dinnER issERvEdPAviLiOnProgrAm:

One-time use Design-Build PavilionSite detAilS:

Carleton University along the Ottawa RiverOttawa, ON, Canada

The pavilion is part of a cluster of design-build projects along the Ottawa River to host a dinner and to explore the ephemeral qualities of a one-time use venue.

In this group pavilion, it attempts to explore the static vs dynamic actions involved while considering its temporal disposition. Along a cluster of trees, stretched canvas was used to create a space that felt enclosed for intimacy but allowed visitors to meander away from one pavilion to the next. All construction materials were kept at a neutral tone, with the exception of the central red cube barbecue.

type: Academic (group)

role: design and Conception

level: Year 3/Semester 1 (2009)

Supervisor: honorata Pien’kowska; m. Sc(Arch) oAA rAiC

Supervisor Contact: honorata8@sympatico.ca

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↑exPerimeNtviewing the site at night and creating potential networks to highlight its existing qualities and beyond.

←teStsmall mock models to translate our findings and to apply design decisions in an efficient manner

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↖↖↖detAilSconnection details and sketches for central element - a transformative piece

←PlANconception plans highlighting vertical relationships between canopy and platforms

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re-uSeuse of recycled wood from previous pavilions was chosen to address the ephemeral nature of the program - a space to host an outdoor dinner party for a night.

CoNtextutilization of surrounding trees as anchor points resulted in a site specific design focusing on a gradation between movement and pause.

mAteriAlSwood, canvas, and metal were chosen as part of our material palette. We decided to use wood for most of the pavilion while the canvas as our canopy to reflect a certain lightness while the central element to draw people in in metal - the red cube barbecue.

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↖←eVeNt Nightthe combination of having cascading platforms along the slope with the fragments of stretched canvas and the red cube created a space for people to mingle and sit while also providing a fleeting sensation for passerbyers.

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B1MUTTU REsidEnCE(sdC)ProgrAm:

Exterior Addition, Garage, Interior Renovations; Site detAilS:

House Situated in a Suburban SettingOttawa, ON, Canada

The Student’s Design Clinic (SDC) is an umbrella organization that facilitate relationships between designers to clients for residential projects ranging from simple lanscaping projects to custom-built homes.

The Muttu Residence had various limitations on the budget as the clients were interested in changing their current house into one that more suited their daily lifestyle. A balance between a fully functional kitchen, a place to entertain guests, and a proper front entrance were major concerns of the clients.

type: Professional (individual)

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MAR 9/11ISSUED FOR BUILDING PERMIT

←ClieNt meetiNgsmall sketch to elaborate desires and needs of the client for their home; including major concerns for new entrance area, enclosed kitchen, and expanded master bedroom

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MAR 9/11ISSUED FOR BUILDING PERMIT

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↑eleVAtioNSgeneral front and side elevations to see the relationship between the rooflines of the house to the new garage

←BASemeNtmost spaces in the basement were previously for storage - now there is a suite space equipped with a mini kitchen, a study and a washroom; the remaining spaces to be used as media/entertainment, studio, and utilities

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↑SeCtioN/detAilSlongitudinal section to highlight details pertaining to construction documents

←wAll detAilfull wall detail along new stairs to the basement in preparation of construction documents

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B2AWP(ATELiER WUndERsCHÖn PEPLUM)

ProgrAm:

Museum for Photography and Architecture (separate buildings)Site detAilS:

Varosliget City ParkBudapest, Hungary

This project is an architecture competition in Budapest under the guidance and supervision of the Parisian ‘Office For Territorial Reconfiguration’ - AWP. As part of a team of four, I took part in all phases of the competition from conceptual brainstorming, to designing, and finally to submission drawings.

The design situates itself as a ‘gate’ to a large city park full of other cultural institutions and amenities. The theme of ‘positive versus negative’ acts as the starting point of a potential dialogue within each building, but also towards each other.

type: Professional (group)

role: design, Final Presentation

date: 2014

Supervisor: Alessandra Cianchetta, Architect

Supervisor Contact: alessandra-cianchetta@awp.fr

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ligeT bUdaPeST cOmPeTiTiOn: HUngaRian mUSeUm OF aRcHiTecTURe & FOTOmUZeUm bUdaPeST SHEET 5 OF 12

↑↑Site + eleVAtioNsite situating along the edge of a city park where a city monument sits in between the two buildings; elevation juxtaposes itself along tree line

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↑ diAgrAmSsimple diagramatic explainations of the two buildings in their relationship with each other and to its context

←mAteriAl StudYenlarged elevation to describe material choices for the museum of photography and the museum of architecture; choices of highly reflective vs hard tactile were chosen to express a duality

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←←ProgrAm diAgrAmSaxonometric diagrams displaying distribution of program types (staff/facilities/public) for both museums;red - museum/shopsyellow - exhibition/venue spaces blue - operations/maintenance green - loading/museum storage

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←↓NANterre - A New urBAN guidea suburb of Paris explores how to better activate its under-used/dead/misused spaces; AWP participates in creating samples in an analytical view of its different typologies of urban spaces

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B3U&TdEsiGnProgrAm:

Lighting Design Competition lightitude by the clu foundationSite detAilS:

Canadian Arctic ArchipelagoCambridge Bay, NU, Canada

The northern frontier’s legacy of an inhospitable environment has remained over the centuries.If we are to displace ourselves in an environment that cannot support the population, can we learn to adapt?Our sun symbolizes life. We create a pseudo sun to provide the nutrients we need. In an area that can go up to six months without sun, its soft glow will be a constantreminder of the life that is growing within.

Blanche Harvest is an entry for the LIGHTITUDE competition launched by the CLU Foundation who invites participants to reflect on the meaning of lighting for communities in the Polar Circle.

type: Professional (group)

role: Concept and design

date: 2012

Supervisor: N/A

Supervisor Contact: N/A

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←CroSS SeCtioNsection outlining the mechanisms of the ‘greenhouse pods’ while harnessing wave energy from the water for its maintenance

↙↓↘detAilSmechanisms and logistics of the greenhouse pod from its glass composition, necessary lighting composition, to its water filtration model to ensure healthy growth of vegetation

↓↓ACtiVAtediagramatic section demonstrating usage through the seasons

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C1visUALsTUdiEsProgrAm:

N/ASite detAilS:

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A compilation of material/medium explorations during my undergraduate studies. The mechanisms to represent concepts are often accompanied with narratives. Each study aims to understand/expand the levels of scale between body, space, and time. Such as drawing with the eyes, working through inversion, and collaging in multiplying.

type: Academic/Personal (individual)

role: Creator

date: 2009-2011

Supervisor: N/A

Supervisor Contact: N/A

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←CoNVerSAtioNS with AN eNigmA CYANotYPeS12” x 8”Exploration of alternative photography medium - ‘cyanotype process’ utilizes iron chemical compounds as ‘developer’ applied on paper with a ‘negative’ image that develops under UV raysresults allow for a low-tech method in producing images with sunlight/UV rays

←’light PAiNtiNg’ ChemigrAmS18” x 24”study of light interacting with photo developer, photo stop, and photo fix utilizing projections made with ink and straw-blowing on light-sensitive paper

↑SerPeNt’S lABYriNth kodAlith moNtAge18” x 24”old negatives of a chapel enlarged and developed on ‘Kodalith film’ for re-interpretation and collage making

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↖↑↗SketCheS(VArYiNg SiZeS)sketches in different mediums during travels in Italy Vicenza - Verona

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liFe drAwiNg 96” x 96”exploration of the body, space, and time with chalk pastel over a span of 10 weeks

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