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The nature of a wheelchair facility is one of
rehabilitation and of learning. It should provide the
user with comfortable environments suitable for
the different stages of their adaptation to a new
wheelchair.
The scheme of the project surrounds on two outdoor
spaces: the public concourse fronting on Water
Street and a private courtyard in the back enclosed
by the building. The Public Concourse aims to be a
space that creates a dialogue with the Cambridge
community and allow users to interact with the local
society. The private courtyard looks to provide the
user with a peaceful regenerative environment and
also a place where beginners or less confident users
can practise using their chairs at their own pace.
Wheelchair Facility
Public Concourse
Program
Circulation
Public Circulation
Private
Courtyard
Private
Circulation
Grand River
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Elevation - West
Project created with Revit,
Sketch-up, Autocad,
Photoshop & Illustrator
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Level 1 Plan
WaterSt.S.
Bruce St.
EW Section
Gym creates shade for the public concourse and also provides shade
from the western sun for other parts of the building
views over berm to the river edge
West Prevailing Wind Cistern Pond
Shaded area for seating
Raised floor mechanical system
Supply
ReturnRadiant Cooling
Radiant Floor heating
Green Roof
Courtyard scheme and operable doors
and windows allows for good cross
ventilation through the building
verge gutter
South Facing Overhang
2m deep West Shading screen
Winter
Public Concourse
Water St. S.
Private CourtyardEvent/Showroom Test/fit Rooms
Spring/Fall
Summer
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Spring/ Fall
Sustainable Design Strategies
SummerWinter
Roof Top for
Photovoltaic
Panel for energy
collection
Green Roof -
retains water and
help manage water
flow during rain
storms
Cistern and
fountain store
and redistribute
water for
irrigation
Spring/ Fall equinox
sun angle ~ 46
2m deep west
vertical shading
zone
Floating building
creates shade for
outdoor public
concourse
Fountain
- promotes
convection
cooling
Over hangs to shade
south sun and lower
heat gain
operable openings to allow
for ventilation
Summer Solstice
sun angle ~ 70Low sun angle allow
heat gain in the winter
even in over hanged
places
South facing
windows have
higher SHGC to
allow for more
passive heating
Winter Solstice sun angle ~23
North-west
prevailing
winds
Systems
Heating/Cooling Ventilation Stormwater Management
Exhaust from
workshop and
gym washrooms
Landscape
permeable
surface to slow
down drainage of
water off site
Supply Cistern
Return
Pond
Supply low and
return high for
displacement
ventilation
Non-permeable
surfaces sloped
to drain off
site on to
street water
system
Ventilation system works separate from Heat-
ing and Cooling to enhance energy efficiency
Stormwater is collected from the roof off run by verge
gutters into the cistern, water collected used for
grey water and pond in courtyard
Radiant Panel Heating for a raised access floor system
which houses duct work for ventilation
The design of the building
is inspired by the principles
of the ICON wheelchair.
Reflecting how the chair
adapts to the users’ needs,
the building is design to
transform according to the
occupants’ needs for the
space. To accomplish this,
a modular panel system is
used for the construction
of the building which allows
for quick construction and
flexible components that
allow for the transformation
of space.
Structural Design
Character
To take advantage of the site’s location close to the river, the second level gym floats above the public concourse overlooking the berm to the scenic view of the
river’s edge while providing shade for the public area. The public concourse is landscaped to resemble a forest and with the reflective surface on the face of the
first level of the building the ground plane gives the illusion of a natural field of trees. The bar of gym with the 2m deep shading façade thus float in midst of the
forest of trees with a great natural scenic view.
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Level 1
0
Foundation
Bedrock
-1200
400x400 Glulam Column
20 mm Steel Base Plate
Bolt down to concrete base
200 mm Ø Sonotube
6 mm Steel Plate to
support wood beam
for decking
Concrete Paving
Level 2
3500
Roof
7000
Cantilevered Floor Assembly :
Calamine Steel Finish on
Planium/ Eurothem Modulo Radiante Raised Floor System:
600 x600 mm Panels with built in radiant piping
set in a metal pan w/ expanded cellular concrete
239 mm CLT ply7 Structural Panel
Air/ Vapour barrier
200 mm Extruded Polystyrene Insulation
25 mm Oriented strand board
20 mm Cross Battens
Wood Stripes
Roof Assembly :
Gravel
Filter Cloth
Weather Seal Drainage Plane
200 mm Polyisofoamcore Insulation sloped @ 2%
155 mm Extruded Polystyrene Insulation
Air/ Vapour Barrier (SOPRAVAP'R)
239 mm CLT ply7 Structural Panel
Self-ballasting
Photovoltaic Panels
West-facing Glazing :
Low-E triple glazing
in wood and aluminum frame
(8 mm laminated safety glass +
14 mm cavity + 6 mm float glass +
14 mm cavity + 6 mm float glass)
U = 0.7 W/m²K
400x600 Glulam Beam
10 mm metal plate
bolt column to beam
200 mm Precast Concrete
Hollow Core Slab
Steel Angle
Wood Column
(also part of shading structure)
20 mm Precast
Concrete Panel
Expansion Joint
Level 1
0
Level 2
3500
Roof
6000
Foundation
Bedrock
-1200
Typical Wall Assembly :
25 mm Exterior vertical wood cladding
Horizontal Battens
Vertical Battens (40 mm Air Space)
8 mm Fibre-cement Sheeting
131 mm Extruded Polystyrene Insulation
Air/ Vapout Barrier (SOPRA Self adhesive membrane)
169 mm CLT ply5 Structural Panel
Roof Assembly :
Gravel
Filter Cloth
Weather Seal Drainage Plane
75 mm Polyisofoamcore Insulation sloped @ 2%
25 mm Oriented Strandboard
172 mm Extruded Polystyrene Insulation
Air/ Vapour Barrier (SOPRAVAP'R)
239 mm CLT ply7 Structural Panel
Cladding Ties
w/ Thermal Break
Typical Floor Assembly :
Calamine Steel Finish on
Modular Radiant Raised Floor System-
600 x600 mm Panels with built in radiant piping
set in a metal pan w/ expanded cellular concrete
239 mm CLT ply7 Structural Panel
South-facing Glazing:
Low-E double glazing
in wood and aluminum frame
(2x 4 mm float glass + 16mm cavity)
U = 1.1 W/m²K
Ground Floor Slab Assembly :
Calamine Steel Finish on
Modular Radiant Raised Floor System-
600 x600 mm Panels with built in radiant piping
set in a metal pan w/ expanded cellular concrete
100 mm Concrete Slab
Air/ Vapour Barrier
65 mm Rigid Insulation
Filter Cloth
100 mm Ø Weeping Tile
180
200 mm Ø Sonotube
6 mm Steel Plate to
support wood beam
for decking
Decking for Courtyard :
40 mm Fir Wood Decking
38 x184 mm Wood Joists on steel hangers
89 x 239 mm Wood Beams
Self Ballasting
Photovoltaic Panels
Verge Gutter
Gravel stop
Weather Board
South-facing Glazing:
Low-E double glazing
in wood and aluminum frame
(2x 4 mm float glass + 16mm cavity)
U = 1.1 W/m²K
Folding Wood Framed Sliding Window
Folding Wood Framed Sliding Doors
(NanaWall)
Wall Section (2)Wall Section (1)
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Urban and residential design project for Parkdale
area. Disconnected by the Gardiner and the railway
tracks, Parkdale is separated from the park and
waterfront which would provide amenities for the
community. The projects works with the streets,
considering them like veins in the body’s circulatory
system, bringing vitality to and from the necessary
amenities that creates a vibrant community.
Graphics made with AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop
& Illustrator
Parkdale
Replanning
Figure Ground
Section Through Site
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Street Typology Unit Types
Side Streets
2 lane traffic, 1 lane
bike, 1 side parking
Service Roads
Road and side walk
Bridge Roads
Variation of main street
with building only on one side
so only 1 side parking
Main Streets
Middle Island, 2 lane traffic, 2 lane bike,
parking on both sides
Urban Plan
Upper Residential
Bachelor Units
1-2 Bdrms
Work lifestyle
Loft Units
2 Bdrms
Live /work Life style
Family Units
2-4 Bdrms
Family Lifestyle
Additional private
exterior space
Mixed
Family
Bachelor
Loft
Library
Community
CenterTransit Center
Train Station
Public Square
Art GalleryStores
Farmer’s Market
Cinema
Theatre
School
Parking Parking
Ground Hybrid Program
Underground Parking
Perspective of Public Square
Mixed Units
1-4 Bdrms
Quick Turnover
student rental etc.
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Natatorium
Located in Christie Pits Park, the swimming facility
is designed to provide a connection across the park
in two directions. The building acts as a circulation
corridor that takes users across and into the park as
well as provide programs for fitness and recreation.
The path taking users down into the park runs
along the junction of the butterfly-winged glass
roofs allowing the pedestrians to glimpse into the
swimming pools underneath.
Perspective from Park
Longitudinal Section
Parti Concept/Physical Model
Street Elevation
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Structural Axonometric
Plan
Pools Section
Park Elevation
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GMDAT - drawings and rendering created for the
design guideline book for GM International and GM
Korea’s Chevorlet showrooms.
Nation Towers Abu Dhabi & Nation Riviera - model
images and drawings created for design booklets
and material boards for presentation to client.
Multi‑purpose tower and resort located in Abu Dhabi.
Design Development
Furniture
Plan
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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS - PROGRESS
Consultant Drawing Title RFS No.Speciality Consultant
95 St. Clair Av W, Toronto
Ontario, Canada M4V 1N6
Owner
Tel : 971-2-6525555
P. O. Box 6481 Abu Dhabi NOTE:
DRAWINGS ARE THE INTENT OF
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Consultant Drawing Title RFS No.Speciality Consultant
95 St. Clair Av W, Toronto
Ontario, Canada M4V 1N6
Owner
Tel : 971-2-6525555
P. O. Box 6481 Abu Dhabi NOTE:
DRAWINGS ARE THE INTENT OF
Elevation
Reflected
Ceiling Plan Finish Plan
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Exploded Axonometric - Joint Detail
Technical Drawings
Origami Chair: a partner project to design a chair for
an origami master. There is pattern to everything
in the universe, be it the orthogonal lines of a grid
or the complex forms of a flower. By exploiting the
properties of geometry, and manipulating their forms
in three dimensional space, a chair can be created
that is comfortable, portable, and transformable.
The design inspired by the geometric forms of
the interlocking polyhedra, the organic forms of
unfolding rose petals, and the shape, texture and
configurations of the chinese lantern. The final chair
was made with ½” plywood and paper fabric.
Bloom
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CNC cut sheet for plywood frames and fabric cut
sheet for folding
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Cut sheets
48”
59” 40”
All profiles are made from 1 sheet
of 60”x60” plywood by arranging
the profiles in a radial pattern in
order to maximize the efficienct
use of material.
All folds and angles for the fabric
cutsheet are calculated based on
the geometry of the structural
profiles to ensure all sheets are
identical.
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Partner project to design a compact task desk and
storage unit for the North House that was entered
into the solar decathlon of 2009. Prototype at 1:1 was
made with MDF, final piece was made by fabricator.
Final furniture piece made by fabricator for North
House in Solar Decathlon competition.
Opus Pod
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1:2 Prototype made with corrugated cardboard.
1:1 Prototype Model made with MDF.
Plan - Upper Storage Compartment
Section
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The Window Pavilion was design to challenge the the
detailing of the building envelope around windows
and doors. It served as a good case study for creating
continuous air tight envelopes.
3D wall section of pavilion modeled and rendered in
FormZ.
Plan and section done in AutoCAD and edited with
Adobe Illustrator.
Grade
38x89mm Wood Stud
Sill Gasket
Sill Plate
Flashing
Gutter
Prefinished Fascia
25mm Fibrous
Expansion Material
Undisturbed soil
Disturbed soil
Filter Cloth
100mm diameter
Weeping Tile
Flashing
Key
200x500mm
Concrete Footing
13mm Hardwood
Flooring
20mm Plywood
Exploded 3D Wall Section
Windows Pavilion
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0m 1m 2m 3m
0m 1m 2m 3m0m 1m 2m
12mm Drainage Mat
Vapour Barrier
12mm Parging
300mm Concrete Foundation Wall
25mm Airspace
38x89 wood studs at 400 o.c. with Batt Insulation
Vapour Barrier
13mm Gypsum Board
13mm Plywood
Vapour Barrier
38x286mm Header
100mm Batt Insulation
38x286mm Floor Joists
at 400mm o.c.
100mm Concrete Floor Slab with
150x150mm Wire Fabric
Vapour Barrier
50mm Rigid Insulation
150mm Clean Gravel
Rainscreen Window
12mm diameter
Anchor Bolt
13mm Gypsum Board
Vapour Barrier
38x89mm Wood Studs
with Batt Insulation
13mm Plywood
13mm Stucco Finish
Holes in I-Joist for Cross
Ventilation between Joists
57mm Stone Veneer
35mm Airspace
Adjustable Stone Veneer Ties
Building Paper
100mm Reinforced Concrete Block
13mm Plywood
38x89 Wood Studs at 600 o.c.
with Batt Insulation
13mm Gypsum Board
Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Building Paper
Roof Sheathing
Wood I-Joist at 400 o.c.
with 286mm of Batt Insulation
Vapour Barrier
13mm Gypsum Board Ceiling
Gaskets
Construction PlanWall Section
Concrete Sill
0m 1m 2m
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Cantilever Pavilion
Design & Form - Inspired by the canopy created
by trees, the cantilever allows for the creation of
a light and breezy structure. The steel allows it to
be complex but simple, while still maintaining its
flexibility.
Site - Located in Cambridge, Ontario, the pavilion will
be located on the banks of the Churchill Park Pond,
framed by the swaying willow trees.
Partners project done in April 2008. Models were
created with FormZ v6.5.4 and montages are done
with Photoshop. InDesign was used for the layout.
Front Elevation Side Elevation
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BASE DETAIL
1 HSS 102 – 8 mm thick
2 Steel Seat Plates
3 Structural Tees – Cut from W Shapes
4 Custom Steel Collar Joint – 10 mm thick Bolts
5 Base Connection – Welded from HSS 114, and
30 mm Shaped Steel
6 High Strength Bolts and Nuts with 5 mm thick
Washers
7 Steel Base Plate with Pre-Cut Holes
8 Concrete Foundation – 600 x 600 x 100 mm
TRANSLUCENT SAIL DETAIL
9 HSS 102 with Welded Flange
10 Threaded Rod – 20 mm Diameter
11 Carabiner Clip
12 Branched Rod Connector
13 Cable Connectors
14 Laminated Fine Weave Fabric with PTFE Film
RIB DETAIL
15 HSS 102 – 8 mm thick
16 Welded Collar Joint
17 Tension Cables
18 HSS 102 – 8 mm thick with Welded Flange
19 Tapered Collar Joint
20 HSS 60 – 4.8 mm
STRUCTURAL ARC DETAIL
21 HSS 102 – 8 mm thick
22 Connection Welded from HSS 114 – 4.8 mm
Thick, and Shaped 30 mm thick Plates
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Translucent Fabric Sails
Ribs
Connection Details
Benches
Base Connections
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HSBC commissioned painting. Acrylic on 22” X 30” canvas. My class was asked to create
paintings for their new office. The theme for these paintings were multiculturalism.
Illustration of the Notre Dame in Paris. Pen and ink
on 16” X 20” canvas.
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Chinese tradition dress made
with silk and painted with
watercolour.
Impressionist styled painting of a backyard garden.
Acrylic on 16” X 20” canvas.
Origami roses made
from japanese paper.
Colour marker and fineliner drawing on Postcard for Night of
Postcards Project
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The No Small Plans exhibition that was open from
July 5th to August 31st, 2014 was hosted in the
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo. The
exhibit celebrated the rich concentration of design
culture in the Region by featuring eight Governor
General Award-winning buildings built in Waterloo
Region. I co-curated the exhibition with professor
Rick Haldenby and curator Esther E. Shipman, as well
as assisted with the festival of exhibition and related
events involved in the Building Waterloo Region
program.
Building Waterloo
Region
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BRIDGE is a student initiative at the Waterloo School
of Architecture. It is a collective that supports and
inspires student projects, providing opportunities
for students to experiment, collaborate, and
communicate all aspects of architectural design. As
one of the Executive Directors, I actively coordinates
cultural ventures in Cambridge and Waterloo to
create a dynamic interaction between the students
and the community.
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