OVERVIEW: Quoting Farshid Moussavi’s book “The Function of Form,” form and function are co-constituted and deeply co-dependent. By this, one cannot proceed the other; nor can we conceive of one without the other. In order to depict this mutual dependency of form and function, I have aggregated two self-similar structural bays elements to construct a single, yet complex public food market, known as the Pavilion.

STRUCTURAL BAYS: 

BUBBLE DIAGRAM: The public food market comprises a large multi-purpose hall with permanent and temporary vendor stalls that are located both indoors and outdoors.

PROGRAMMATIC DISTRIBUTIONS: Pavilion consists of 4 private teaching gardens designated for each classroom in the education hall, private security and directors room, 6 washroom stalls and a restaurant.

THE MASTER PLAN: Illustrated is a detailed plan showing the structural system of the module on site. The plan accommodates various factors such as spatial sequence, site strategy, and adjacencies.

THE FOOD HALL: Uses the technique of cutting structural arches in half, providing full arch entrances and leveling grounds to allow more room for users to engage with the surrounding programs in the food hall.

THE INDOOR “OUTDOOR” GARDEN: Incorporates an intimate outdoor garden space for users in an indoor environment.

MASSING MODEL: Categorized into 4 different groups, ranging from light blue as commerce, purple as shared amenities, green as shared services and orange as education.

THE CONNECTION: There will be continuous circulation throughout each side of the site. In total, there are 6 public entrances, whereas the main entrance is located at the south end, which directs visitors to the main food hall from the courtyard. There are 3 private entrances aka “restricted areas” to access the shared services such as loading dock, maintenance, and waste facility.

THE MODEL: The montages showcase the usage of combining single structural bays into a complex piece of architecture.

Project Type: Academic work (Individual-based) at Harvard University 
Year Completed: July 2019
Program Used: Hand-drafted, Adobe Illustrator

PHASE 1: “Through an endless rotation, the path breaks into two distinctive dimensions.” The purpose is to incorporate the theme of rotation and contraction vs. compression. In Phase 1, the idea of the shapes transforming from an irregular shape to a circle derives from the incorporation of specific elements and forms using spatial techniques.

PHASE 2: In Phase 2, there is a connection of shapes through the usage of wood sticks and topography. The shapes and wood sticks play an active role in illustrating distinctive themes set for the next phase.

PHASE 3: In Phase 3, the iteration was to incorporate two living dimensions in one environment. The rotational stairs and balloon element was inspired by the wood sticks used in the previous stage to integrate the act of compression vs. contraction. Users can optimize their experience in two types of living spaces within the same environment.

PHASE 4: In order to showcase two different living spaces within one environment, different materials were used to disperse the two areas. A mix of foam, clear plastic wrap and cotton were used to illustrate the theme of contraction vs. compression for the balloon in response to the materials used for the stairs.

Project Type: Academic work (Individual-based) at Harvard University 
Year Completed: June 2019 
Program Used: 3D Modelling, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD

OVERVIEW: The purpose of this project was to illustrate a site plan, section and elevation cut for an object, which in this case a “lipstick” at three different scales of 10”x10”, 5”x5” and 1”x1”. I incorporated the theme of “balance” to showcase how the lipstick could sit on an angle of a stacked cardboard box cover.

Through this project,  I have incorporated different line weights to differentiate the cardboard boxes being stacked on top of another. I have also played with cutting specific sections to showcase that the lipstick is balancing at an angle, which will be shown in the 5”x5” elevation cut and the 1”x1” section cut diagram.

10×10 SCALE:

5X5 SCALE: 

1×1 SCALE:

OVERLAPPING DRAWINGS: 

The last part of the project was to overlay three diagrams from the previous phase to create something new. In particular, I have incorporated the 10”x10” site plan, 5”x5” section plan, and the 1”x1” site plan into this phase because of the available geometry that I could play with.

The first abstract drawing illustrates an interior plan of a museum with different sections and dividers, whereas, the other two demonstrates a layout of buildings in an exterior setting.

Project Type: Academic work (Individual-based) at Harvard University 
Year Completed: June 2019 
Program Used: Hand-drafted, Adobe Illustrator

OVERVIEW: Hespeler is a proposed redevelopment project intent to revitalize and intensify the existing neighboring area of the Cambridge Centre Station. The objective of the project is to promote higher opportunities, growth, and employment for people.

A perspective of the Pedestrian Path (Program: Google Sketch-Up, V-Ray & Adobe Photoshop)

MASTER PLAN: 

Site Plan (Program: AutoCAD, Google Sketch-Up & Adobe Illustrator)

OBJECTIVE & DESIGN: Our five significant objectives include Planning for Growth – intensification of Transit Oriented Developments around station to support new high order transit systems, Connectivity – enhancing direct connections to the new LRT system as well as completing connections throughout the site to different activities, Placemaking – forming a distinct community identity that will move people into the site, Diversity – inviting a wide variety of users to engage in the community and Environmental Sustainability – preserving the environmental presence of Dumfries Conservation Area and enhancing the green network to promote sustainability throughout the site.

BUILT FORM ANALYSIS:

STREET NETWORK ANALYSIS:

CIRCULATION ANALYSIS: 

PROGRAMMATIC DISTRIBUTION: Hespeler will cater to the implementation of different activity hubs for young adults looking to live, play, and work in the same area. Other factors that were considered include affordable housing geared towards a lower-income population, schools that will invite more families to the area, and newly built seniors’ recreational facilities.

total commercial area: 790,326 m²
# of jobs created: 12,374

PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY: Promote pedestrian-only access way to local entertainment and retail and direct connection to transitway.

OPTIMIZATION: Optimize the environment by promoting easy access between precincts. This will pedestrianize the streets and create a convenient experience for users.

AMENITIES AS CITY OASIS: Providing a variety of open spaces and a wide range of recreational activities for all users to enjoy.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Promote a livable and healthy community with affordable mixed-use and townhouses in proximity to transitway.

FINAL PANELS: 

Project Type: Academic work (Group-based) at the University of Waterloo 
Year Completed: April 2018
Program Used: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Google Sketch-Up, Artlantis, V-Ray, AutoCAD
Overall Grade Achieved: 86% 🙂

OVERVIEW: Seoul Museum is a proposed development located in the Buamdong district of Seoul, South Korea. The purpose of the museum seeks in bringing locals and foreigners together to share and develop a better knowledge of diverse cultures and food from across the world. The implementation of this project comes in different forms; from implementing a social space to engage the audience to share cultural experiences with the use of cafe hubs and various food, along with enhancing connectivity along the staircase to provide continuation from the main floor level to the rooftop patio. Seoul Museum is eco-friendly in terms of the materials used for both the interior and exterior of the building to provide solar panel usages and natural lighting and aims for future design strategies as a standard for sustainable and innovative communities.

FLOOR PLANS: 

3F Floor Plan (patio level)

An outdoor patio that contains a coffee shop, a museum shop and a public garden for users to enjoy.

2F Floor Plan (second level)

Contains the director’s office, curators’ office, and both permanent and temporary exhibition space.

1F Floor Plan (main level)

Contains the main lobby, small storage space, restrooms, a coffee shop, museum shop, and temporary exhibition space.

B1 Floor Plan (basement level)

Contains a library, two seminar rooms, a lecture hall, storage room, mechanical & electrical room, and additional temporary exhibition space. Users can access the parking lot through this floor.

Program Used: AutoCAD & Adobe Illustrator

SECTION CUTS: 

Section Cuts AA’

Section Cuts BB’

Section Cuts CC’

Section Cuts DD’

Program Used: AutoCAD & Adobe Illustrator

DETAILED SECTION DIAGRAM: 

Section Cut (Program: Illustrator, PhotoShop & AutoCad)

“CONTINUOUS CIRCULATION”:

CIRCULATION: The purpose of this museum is to incorporate a “continuous” circulation flow from the main lobby to the patio, and down to the basement with three available entrances. This will optimize user experience from cafe/ shop crawls to temporary and permanent art, and understanding the history and origin of the museum on the education floor.

MASSING MODEL: 

Project Type: Academic work (Individual-based) at Ewha Womans University 
Year Completed: December 2017
Program Used: Adobe Creative Suite (Id, Ps, Ai), Google Sketch-Up, V-Ray & AutoCAD, Revit
Overall Grade Achieved: 86%

OVERVIEW: Riverside Common seeks to complement the character of Elora’s existing community through the preservation of its architectural, cultural, and significant heritage features. The intent of the project has three primary objectives. First, to improve the connectivity across multiple modes by establishing active street and trail linkage. Second, to make the community more accessible and pedestrian-friendly by encouraging built form and streetscaping that is oriented towards the pedestrian realm. Third, to increase its economic vitality with intensified mixed-use and commercial space.

Site Plan initially designed by group member Jon, but was remodeled on Illustrator by me (Program: Illustrator)

BUBBLE DIAGRAM: 

Bubble Diagram (Program: iPad – iSketch App)

ANALYSIS DIAGRAMS: 

Land Use & Open Space Diagrams (Program: Illustrator)

Street Hierarchy and Street Network Diagrams (Program: Illustrator)

Built Form and Built Form Pattern Diagrams (Program: Illustrator)

STREET SECTION CUTS: 

Program Used: AutoCad & Illustrator

THE MARKETPLACE: The Elora Market will be a new addition to the community, providing fresh and healthy produce for users living in Elora.

Perspective Image (Program: Google Sketch-Up & V-Ray)

THE MODEL: 

3D Model (Program: Hand Drafted)

Project Type: Academic work (Group-based) at the University of Waterloo
Year Completed: July 2017
Program Used: Adobe Creative Suite (Id, Ps, Ai), Hand-Drafted (3D Modelling), Google Sketch-Up, V-Ray & AutoCAD
Overall Grade Achieved: 86%

OVERVIEW: Urban Cubed is a proposed redevelopment project for the old Blackberry Campus located in Waterloo, Ontario. The purpose of the design is to connect office workers to a digital space. Urban Cubed is a technology hub to engage social development, provide seasonal entertainment, build an easy connection of bridges and expand the public realm for people to shop, eat, and relax. The project will introduce the use of solar panels to operate smart devices such as luminescent street lights and adult playscapes.

BUBBLE DIAGRAM: 

Bubble Diagram of Urban Cubed (Program: Hand-Drawn, iPad: iSketch App)

VISION: The vision for Urban Cubed is to design a vibrant technology hub with office, retail and recreational spaces that inspire creativity and innovation, acting as a landmark community meeting space for the City of Waterloo.

OBJECTIVE & DESIGN: The aim is to utilize a mixture of natural and artificial light both indoors and outdoors, combined with colorful playscapes that provoke ingenuity and activity amongst the hub’s workforce. A combination of wood, glass, and metal building materials will be used to create organic, non-rectilinear architecture.

MASSING MODEL: 

Massing Model of Urban Cubed (Program: Google Sketch-Up, V-Ray)

PERSPECTIVE IMAGE: 

Perspective Image of Urban Cubed (Program: Google Sketch-Up & Artlantis)

PLANTING PLAN: Eastern Hemlocks and White Ash will be commonly planted throughout the site.

Planting Plan initially designed by group members Cally and Sophie, but was remodeled on AutoCad by me (Program: AutoCAD)

Project Type: Academic work (Group-based) at the University of Waterloo 
Year Completed: November 2016
Program Used: Photoshop, Illustrator, Google Sketch-Up, Artlantis, V-Ray
Overall Grade Achieved: 95% 🙂

OVERVIEW: Terra Park is a proposed park design located in Northdale, Waterloo. The design intent is to incorporate an outdoor platform for undergraduate students from the adjacent universities. The park is structured to provide a variety of seating, pathways, and playscapes while preserving existing vegetation.

PERSPECTIVE IMAGE: 

Perspective Image of Terra Park (Program: Google Sketch-up & Photoshop)

VISION: The purpose is to provide a multi-purpose, year-round urban green space within the community. Terra Park aims to implement a sense of place into the neighborhood through an organic identity, promoting a natural and welcoming environment.

OBJECTIVE & DESIGN: The primary design objectives is to provide an eco-friendly community by preserving existing trees along the back of the leveled seating area, and plant cherry blossoms near the quiet zone to create an intimate environment for users. The stacked leveled seating area will be the main attraction of the park. Ramps will be built along this area for convenient access, while families and students can use the space to relax by the water feature or study for exams.

CIRCULATION ANALYSIS: 

Circulation Analysis (Program: Photoshop)

TOPOGRAPHY ANALYSIS: 

Topography Analysis (Program: Photoshop)

SITE PLAN: 

Site Plan (Program: Illustrator)

Project Type: Academic work (Group-based) at the University of Waterloo
Year Completed: December 2015
Program Used: Adobe Creative Suites (Id, Ai, Ps) & Google Sketch-Up
Overall Grade Achieved: 86%

OVERVIEW: Eastmount Passeggiata is a three-story mixed-use commercial building that aims to revitalize a small commercialized area in Waterloo, Ontario. The design was influenced by architectural structures from Venice, Italy, with a blend of modernity. The building consists of a ground-level with 17 condominium units (size of 93m²); along with a second and third floor level of 6 condominium units (size of 112 m² each). In total, 47 parking spots surround the entire southeast of the site.

SITE PLAN: 

Site Plan (Program: Drawn and Drafted)

PERSPECTIVE IMAGE: 

Perspective Image (Program: Google Sketch-Up, V-Ray)

DESIGN: This design was driven by the use of cool colors, richness, and modernity. The purpose of the design was to use a blend of different blues for people to catch a sense of relaxation and comfort. Wide windows were added to attract direct contact to sunlight and the materials used include dark grey stones and marbles for the wall and bright colored glass for the entrance of the building to mark its center of focus.

SECTION VIEWS: 

Project Type: Academic Work (Independent-based) at the University of Waterloo
Year Completed: April 2014
Programs Used: V-Ray, Google Sketch-Up, and Photoshop
Overall Grade Achieved: 90%