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Vikkie ChenArchitecture and Design

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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

PrivateCourtyard

PrivateCirculation

Grand River4

Elevation - West

Project created with Revit, Sketch-up, Autocad, Photoshop & Illustrator

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Level 1 Plan

Water St. 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 PondShaded area for seating

Raised floor mechanical systemSupply

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

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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

ReturnPondSupply 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 courtyardRadiant 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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FoundationBedrock

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400x400 Glulam Column

20 mm Steel Base PlateBolt down to concrete base

200 mm Ø Sonotube

6 mm Steel Plate tosupport wood beam

for decking

Concrete Paving

Level 2

3500

Roof

7000

Cantilevered Floor Assembly :Calamine Steel Finish onPlanium/ Eurothem Modulo Radiante Raised Floor System: 600 x600 mm Panels with built in radiant piping set in a metal pan w/ expanded cellular concrete239 mm CLT ply7 Structural PanelAir/ Vapour barrier200 mm Extruded Polystyrene Insulation25 mm Oriented strand board20 mm Cross BattensWood Stripes

Roof Assembly :GravelFilter ClothWeather Seal Drainage Plane200 mm Polyisofoamcore Insulation sloped @ 2%155 mm Extruded Polystyrene InsulationAir/ Vapour Barrier (SOPRAVAP'R)239 mm CLT ply7 Structural Panel

Self-ballastingPhotovoltaic 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 platebolt column to beam

200 mm Precast Concrete Hollow Core Slab

Steel Angle

Wood Column(also part of shading structure)

20 mm PrecastConcrete Panel

Expansion Joint

Level 1

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Level 2

3500

Roof

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FoundationBedrock

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Typical Wall Assembly :25 mm Exterior vertical wood claddingHorizontal BattensVertical Battens (40 mm Air Space)8 mm Fibre-cement Sheeting131 mm Extruded Polystyrene InsulationAir/ Vapout Barrier (SOPRA Self adhesive membrane)169 mm CLT ply5 Structural Panel

Roof Assembly :GravelFilter ClothWeather Seal Drainage Plane75 mm Polyisofoamcore Insulation sloped @ 2%25 mm Oriented Strandboard172 mm Extruded Polystyrene InsulationAir/ Vapour Barrier (SOPRAVAP'R)239 mm CLT ply7 Structural Panel

Cladding Tiesw/ Thermal Break

Typical Floor Assembly :Calamine Steel Finish onModular Radiant Raised Floor System-600 x600 mm Panels with built in radiant pipingset in a metal pan w/ expanded cellular concrete239 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 onModular Radiant Raised Floor System-600 x600 mm Panels with built in radiant pipingset in a metal pan w/ expanded cellular concrete100 mm Concrete SlabAir/ Vapour Barrier65 mm Rigid Insulation

Filter Cloth

100 mm Ø Weeping Tile

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200 mm Ø Sonotube

6 mm Steel Plate tosupport wood beam

for decking

Decking for Courtyard :40 mm Fir Wood Decking

38 x184 mm Wood Joists on steel hangers89 x 239 mm Wood Beams

Self BallastingPhotovoltaic Panels

Verge GutterGravel stop

Weather Board

South-facing Glazing:Low-E double glazingin 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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PROJECTSStreet Typology Unit Types

Side Streets2 lane traffic, 1 lane bike, 1 side parking

Service RoadsRoad and side walk

Bridge RoadsVariation of main street

with building only on one sideso only 1 side parking

Main StreetsMiddle Island, 2 lane traffic, 2 lane bike,

parking on both sides

Urban Plan

Upper Residential

Bachelor Units 1-2 Bdrms

Work lifestyle

Loft Units2 Bdrms

Live /work Life style

Family Units2-4 Bdrms

Family LifestyleAdditional private

exterior space

Mixed Family

Bachelor

Loft

Library

Community CenterTransit Center

Train Station

Public SquareArt GalleryStores

Farmer’s Market

Cinema

TheatreSchool

Parking Parking

Ground Hybrid Program

Underground Parking

Perspective of Public Square

Mixed Units1-4 Bdrms

Quick Turnoverstudent rental etc.

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NatatoriumLocated 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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Plan

Pools Section

Park Elevation

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Drawings for a residential apartment tower in Guang Zhou, China. Drawings created with Autocad.

Working Drawings

Construction DrawingGeneral Plan

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Building Core Detail

Bathroom and Kitchen Detail

Section AA Section BB

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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 DevelopmentFurniture Plan

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Consultant

Sub ConsultantChk.A/EDrawn

Drawing Title

Scale Drawing No. Rev. No.

RFS No.Speciality Consultant

P. O. Box 27594

Tel : 971-2-4173000Abu Dhabi, U.A.E

web : www.keoic.comemail : [email protected]

Fax : 971-2-4173001

95 St. Clair Av W, Toronto

Tel : 416-9614111Ontario, Canada M4V 1N6

Fax : 416-9613176

Chk.QA/QC Project ManagerNo Chk'dDwnDateDescription

No Chk'dDwnDateDescription

Owner

Tel : 971-2-6525555P. O. Box 6481 Abu Dhabi

Fax : 971-2-6525600

Project Manager

Suite 1701, Shaikh Khalifa St,Butti Al Otaiba Building,

PO Box 5201, Abu Dhabi, UAE Project Principal

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NOTE:DRAWINGS ARE THE INTENT OFARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ONLY AND THESTRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ANDARCHITECTURAL DETAILING TO BE BY KEO.FOR DESIGN REVIEW ONLY.NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.

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P. O. Box 27594



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Owner


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Project Manager




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Drawing Title



P. O. Box 27594



Fax : 971-2-4173001



Fax : 416-9613176



Owner


Fax : 971-2-6525600

Project Manager




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Consultant


Drawing Title



P. O. Box 27594



Fax : 971-2-4173001



Fax : 416-9613176



Owner


Fax : 971-2-6525600

Project Manager




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Consultant


Drawing Title



P. O. Box 27594



Fax : 971-2-4173001



Fax : 416-9613176



Owner


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Project Manager




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Elevation

Reflected Ceiling Plan Finish Plan

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Exploded Axonometric - Joint DetailTechnical 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.

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CNC cut sheet for plywood frames and fabric cut sheet for folding

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Cut sheetsConstruction Process

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


ORK1:2 Prototype made with corrugated cardboard.

1:1 Prototype Model made with MDF.

Plan - Upper Storage Compartment

Section

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Group Landscape Installation Project for Uncommon Ground Exhibition 2012 in Cambridge ON. Created with mesh and foam strips.

Field Cushion


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Various rendered images produced with a combination of modeling and rendering software.

Physical models made from machine and laser-cut wood and acrylic.

Rendering & Modeling

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Residential Townhouse Design3D Studio Max 2009

GM ShowroomSketchup ModelV-ray Rendering

Ratatouille Soup KitchenFormZ Render Zone, Adobe Photoshop

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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 GasketSill Plate

FlashingGutter

Prefinished Fascia

25mm Fibrous Expansion Material

Undisturbed soil

Disturbed soilFilter Cloth100mm diameter Weeping TileFlashing

Key

200x500mm Concrete Footing

13mm Hardwood Flooring20mm Plywood

Exploded 3D Wall Section

Windows Pavilion


0m 1m 2m 3m

0m 1m 2m 3m0m 1m 2m

12mm Drainage MatVapour Barrier12mm Parging300mm Concrete Foundation Wall25mm Airspace38x89 wood studs at 400 o.c. with Batt InsulationVapour Barrier13mm Gypsum Board

13mm PlywoodVapour Barrier

38x286mm Header100mm Batt Insulation38x286mm Floor Joists

at 400mm o.c.

100mm Concrete Floor Slab with 150x150mm Wire FabricVapour Barrier50mm Rigid Insulation150mm Clean Gravel

Rainscreen Window

12mm diameter Anchor Bolt

13mm Gypsum BoardVapour Barrier

38x89mm Wood Studs with Batt Insulation

13mm Plywood13mm Stucco Finish

Holes in I-Joist for Cross Ventilation between Joists

57mm Stone Veneer35mm AirspaceAdjustable Stone Veneer TiesBuilding Paper100mm Reinforced Concrete Block13mm Plywood38x89 Wood Studs at 600 o.c. with Batt Insulation13mm Gypsum Board

Standing Seam Metal RoofingBuilding PaperRoof SheathingWood I-Joist at 400 o.c. with 286mm of Batt InsulationVapour Barrier13mm Gypsum Board Ceiling

Gaskets

Construction PlanWall Section

Concrete Sill

0m 1m 2m

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Cantilever PavilionDesign & 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


BASE DETAIL1 HSS 102 – 8 mm thick2 Steel Seat Plates3 Structural Tees – Cut from W Shapes4 Custom Steel Collar Joint – 10 mm thick Bolts5 Base Connection – Welded from HSS 114, and 30 mm Shaped Steel6 High Strength Bolts and Nuts with 5 mm thick Washers7 Steel Base Plate with Pre-Cut Holes 8 Concrete Foundation – 600 x 600 x 100 mmTRANSLUCENT SAIL DETAIL9 HSS 102 with Welded Flange10 Threaded Rod – 20 mm Diameter11 Carabiner Clip12 Branched Rod Connector13 Cable Connectors14 Laminated Fine Weave Fabric with PTFE FilmRIB DETAIL15 HSS 102 – 8 mm thick16 Welded Collar Joint17 Tension Cables18 HSS 102 – 8 mm thick with Welded Flange19 Tapered Collar Joint20 HSS 60 – 4.8 mm STRUCTURAL ARC DETAIL21 HSS 102 – 8 mm thick22 Connection Welded from HSS 114 – 4.8 mm Thick, and Shaped 30 mm thick Plates

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Benches

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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 camera is the lens through which I look at the world in a different perspective — one that is unusual or framed for a particular effect. Following is a collection of photographs from travels to various destinations and places I’ve lived.

Photography

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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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