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E M M E I L YZ H A N Gp o r t f o l i o 2 0 1 3

[Hello]

I am a second year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture.

I like to design, build, create, watch, grow, evolve.

Most of all, I like to make a difference, whether it be big or small, physical or emotional, so long as it’s good. I am deeply interested by the experience of architecture, and the impact it can make.

This portfolio contains my work from 2012 to 2013.

Thank you for taking a look.

Emmeily Zhang

C O N T E N T Sportfolio 2013

[4] Curriculum Vitae

[6] Sight: Modern Lofts

[16] Ninesquare: Pavillion

[20] AugmentumALAE: Pop-Up

[24] Manaus Escape: Oasis

[28] Share: Housing

[34] PBK Architects: Summer Internship

[40] Personal Works

4 Emmeily ZhangPortfolio 2013

CurriculumVitae

a: 90 Invergordon Ave. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1S2Z2e: [email protected]: 519 572 1663

2012 - 2013: Excellent Academic Standing - 1st Year2012: University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship2011: Highest Standing in Peer Helping course

Skills

Hand drafting, sketchingGood model making skills by hand Lazercut in a variety of materialsFluent in English, Mandarin, conversational Cantonese, and basic French

Emmeily Zhang

Digital Proficiency

Advanced: AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe CS6Intermediate: Vray for Rhino, MS Office, SketchupBeginner: Revit

Education

University of WaterlooCandidate for Honours Bachelor of Architectural StudiesCambridge, Ontario 2012-PresentCourses: Design Studio, Visual Communications, Environmen-tal Studies, Building Construction, Cultural History, Lighting and Acoustics, Structures

Agincourt Collegiate InstituteHonor Roll Graduate with Ontario Secondary School Diploma2008 - 2012Relevant courses: Architectural Design, Integrated Technolo-gies, Visual Arts, Photography

Work Experience

PBK Architects, GenivarJunior Design TechnicianToronto, Ontario May 2013 - August 2013Responsible for and coordinated interior aspects including material choice, schedules, presentation graphics and boards, CAD DrawingsAssisted in project adherence to disabilities codeOrganized and attended meetings with architectural representa-tives

Aritzia CanadaSales AssociateToronto, OntarioFeb 2012 - July 2012Sell merchandise, design outfits

Masters Art AcademyLife Drawing ModelNorth York, OntarioJune 2009 - April 2011Arrive on time, hold positions as required

Recognition

2013: Senior Treasurer- Waterloo Architecture Student Assn.2013: ACADIA Registration Team2013: Orientation Media Team

Involvement

5CV, Reference Letter


S I G H Tmodern lofts

The modern lofts project focused on the issue of unused, small sites in the city of Toronto. Densification of the city is a goal, and infilling unused, small and empty parking lots, such as this site, will help to make the city more sustainable. The site of Small St. and Queens Quay is a small site of only 439 square metres, but has a wonderful view. SIGHT is developed upon this view.

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LOCATION

1B Design Studio April 2013Small St, Queens Quay, Toronto ON, Canada

7Sight: Modern Lofts


SIGHT is a 12-storey loft apartment with a wide range of unit types. Orientated towards the view of Lake Ontario, the core of SIGHT is pushed to the back of its property, isolating away the sound produced by the Gardiner Express Highway. The effi cient core stores away the elevator, egress stairs, and corridors into only 42 squared meters. As a result, the back elevation is a blank wall.

Top: Site PlanBottom: Site Photo

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Top: Front ElevationBottom: Side Elevation


Top: CafeBottom: Bedroom and Balcony

The ground fl oor is a cafe and a storefront. An exploration in a commercial ground fl oor helps with the street presence of the building and adds activity to the area as well. The cafe has pivoting doors that slide to the side during the warmer months. The tables may then spill onto the outdoor patio, from where there is a view of the lake. The common space on the roof of SIGHT allows residents to have community events, such as host gatherings and interact with the other residents of the building.

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Floors 4-6 & 10-12Floors 2-3 & 7-9

Communal Roof Terrace

Sight: Modern Lofts


Top: NS Section ABottom: EW Section B

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Floors 4-6 & 10-12Top: Section A-A

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Floors 2-3 & 7-9Top: Section C-C

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Sight: Modern Lofts


Simplifi ed Exploded Diagram1. Effi cient Core2. Communal Roof Terrace3. Concrete and Steel Structure4. Commercial Space5. Sliding Perforated Panels

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Sliding perforated panels helps SIGHT maintain privacy when it is needed. The elevations of the building are determined by the occupants’ control of these sliding panels. As a result, the occupants’ response to heat, sun, privacy needs, are directly refl ected in the elevation. These panels also act as agents for interior space to expand. The generous balconies of each unit may become a part of a living room, a kitchen, or even a bedroom when the panels are closed.

Left: Constantly Changing ElevationsRight: Sliding Panels Detail

Aluminum wall mounted triple-pass track with removable fascia

Groove Guide

Perforated Metal Panel

Stainless brackets and bearings

Sight: Modern Lofts


NINESQUAREcombination pavillion

This two-part project was presented to the class as a nine square grid problem to solve. The first part involved creating a pavillion with a nine square grid, sixteen columns, and an architecturally pleasing purpose. Individual pavillions were then drawn at lottery to be combined conceptually and architecturally. Working with Valerie and Alexander, each of our pavillions featuring the concept of compression of space, of flowing ramps, and of a folded plane came together as a dome-type structure.

TERM DATE

LOCATIONGROUP

1A Design StudioSeptember 2012AnywhereValerie NuyanzinaAlexander Gontarz

17 Ninesquare: Pavillion


An occupant would walk up the ramps, experiencing the outside through rhombus windows that cast interesting shadows and light into the space. At the top of the ramp, there is a large opening, where finally, the completed picture of what was only small glimpses through previous windows is shown.

Top: View of Back of Model. Foamcore and CardstockBottom: Detail Shot of Large Rhombus

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Left: Top: Elevation

Middle: SectionBottom: Plan

Right: Top: By Alexander

Middle: By EmmeilyBottom: By Valerie

Ninesquare: Pavillion


AugmentumALAEssef competition

Augmentum: Rise, increase in size. Alae: Wing or winglike part or process.

This project was designed with a ‘Pop-Up’ theme, meaning temporary, sustainable architecture. The pavillion is designed to be multi-functional and easily transportable.

TERM DATE

LOCATION

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1B Building ConstructionApril 2013Yonge & Dundas Square,Toronto ONLiyang Zhang

21 AugmentumALAE: Pop-Up


The AugmentumALAE is an impermanent, 3.4m high module, situated in any place of social gathering, with the ability to collapse and expand, allowing ease of transportation. Each segment of the module rotates around a central, height adjustable column, allowing the module to be easily set up at many locations, and packed up once it needs to move. The AugmentumALAE’s wings illuminate at night under which there is seating and a table for people, performers, and vendors.

Top: Used as Night Market BoothsBottom: Transformation and Compression

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Wire Detail

Ball Bearings

Turning Mechanism

Wheel And Track

AugmentumALAE: Pop-Up

Exploded Axonometric


MANAUS ESCAPEsustainable oasis

This oasis is located in the Amazon Rainforest, a hot humid region. Its typology fi ts in with the surroundings, built with Guadua Bamboo, found native to the Amazon Rainforest. Its architecture features a high-set fl oor and an open plan, allowing ample ventilation, and a large roof overhang, shading the porch and all the openings. The high roof is a double roof, allowing for hot air to escape upwards and cool air to draw in. The open plan allows cross ventillation, especially when the panels on the North and South side are slid open. Its North and South sides are also completely operable, allowing the N, NE winds to penetrate the Oasis, creating a breezy, relaxing, interior space to sit, rest and enjoy.

TERM DATE

LOCATION

1B Environmental StudiesApril 2013Manaus, Brazil

25 Manaus Escape: Oasis


Top: Interior RenderBottom: Sun Studies

5pm June 21 9am June 21 5pm Dec 21 9am Dec 21

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Pitched Roof

Sliding Woven Grass Panels

Bamboo Louvres

Bamboo Structure

Bamboo Railings

Wooden Patio

Wooden Piles

Exploded Diagram w. Materials

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Manaus Escape: Oasis


SHARErow house

Designed as a student residence inspired by Waterloo architecture students, this urban dwelling in Cambridge explores the idea of sharing spaces equally. Using physical and emotional equality as themes, this project was developed with the aspects of a student’s life in mind.

TERM DATE

LOCATION

1A Design StudioDecember 2012Cambridge, ON

29 Share: Housing


The fi rst fl oor is an open, transformable space that allows for social areas, study areas, and living areas. The second fl oor is divided evenly to house four students and is open to a bright atrium. A planter under the stairs provides green space. All the bedrooms and bathrooms have the same area and space, meant to be shared equally by four students.

Top: Model made of Museum Board and Foamcore

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Top: Visibility Diagram Middle: Light Diagram

Bottom: Ordinance Diagram

Share: Housing


Top Left: South (Front) ElevationTop Right: North (Back) ElevationBottom: Section

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Left: First Floor PlanMiddle: Second Floor Plan

Right: Roof Plan

Share: Housing


PBK ARCHITECTSsummer intern

St. Catharines Spectators FacilityViva Operations, Maintenence, and Storage FacilityTTC Rosedale StationWhitby Go Station

TERM DATE

LOCATION

Spring Term 2013May - August 2013Toronto ON, Canada

PROJECTS:

As a summer intern, I worked on different projects, primarily St Catharines Spectators Facility. During my time there, I took care of all the presentation boards for St. Catharines Spectator facility and many aspects of the interiors including creating coloured sections, completing the room fi nish schedule, and creating plans that were included for the 90% submission. I used a variety of programs such as AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit and Adobe CS6.

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St. Catharines Spectator FacilityExterior Render (PBK)


Clockwise: Materials Board, Interior Preliminary Concept (PBK), Site Plan (PBK)

In order to develop the interiors of a 5500 seat arena, I had to do research and meet with different sales representatives in order to fi nd the best product. Factors that I had to consider included budget, qual-ity, technical support, and more. As I made design decisions inspired by the theme of earthly grape vines, others in the team needed to be updated along with the drawings and room fi nish schedule.

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Top: E-W SectionBottom: NS Section


Top: Wall Finish PlanBottom: Floor Finish Plan

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Photoshop Render Produced for Rosedale Station

Produced a render with photoshop to be shown to client in a representation of design.

ROSEDALE STATION

PBK Architects: Summer Intern


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PERSONAL WORKS

Clockwise:Sleep: Acrylic on CanvasCellini: Mixed MediaAnimal Instincts: Body PaintMontreal: Digital PhotoRoots: Digital PhotoCoke: Coke Cans

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