DOODLESby jane wu

LEAD TO INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

ceres galleria 18

biblioteca roma 6

markham centre 22

sheppard east station 24

111 st clair street w., parcel f, banana warehouse 26

a chair for philip treacy 30

select works 32

flight memorial 10

autodesk cultural centre 12

Completed Honours, Bachelor of Architectural StudiesUniversity of Waterloo

72 Malamute CrescentScarborough, ONM1T 2C7(519) 277-2708

jane.wonton.wu@gmail.comj53wu@engmail.uwaterloo.ca

Exceptional team work and interpersonal skills, able to work individually or with a team

Hard-working and a fast learner

Enthusiastic, friendly, and helpful

Highly skilled visual artist with over 8 years experience

Fluent in English, literate in French, conversational Chinese

Manual Proficiency:DraftingIllustrationDrawing, painting, hand renderingPhysical modeling

Technical Proficiency:AutoCADGoogle SketchUpVrayAdobe Creative Suite CS4 & CS5 (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)Microsoft OfficeMicrostationForm Z

Knowledge of Revit, 3ds Max, and Rhinoceros

University of Waterloo, School of Architecture Waterloo, ON (2008 - 2013)Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies expected October 2013, Pre-Professional Architecture (Co-operative Program)

Earl Haig Secondary SchoolNorth York, ON (2004 - 2008)Claude Watson Visual Arts Major

JANE WU

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

University of Waterloo, School of Architecture Waterloo, ON (2008 - 2013)Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies expected October 2013, Pre-Professional Architecture (Co-operative Program)

Earl Haig Secondary SchoolNorth York, ON (2004 - 2008)Claude Watson Visual Arts Major

Freelance DesignerSelf-employedToronto, ON (September 2009 - present)

Architectural InternWhiting DesignWaterloo, ON (January - August 2012)

Architectural InternOnespace UnlimitedToronto, ON (May - August 2011)

Architectural InternSGA/IBI GroupToronto, ON (September - December 2010)

Architectural Intern & Interior Design Assistant Ron Shieh Architect Toronto, ON (January - April 2010)

Camp CounsellorArt Gallery of Ontario Toronto, ON (Summer 2009)

Drawing and Painting TeacherGood Sheppard Summer CampToronto, ON (Summer 2007)

Paddler (pacer)UW Warriors, University of Waterloo Dragon Boat ClubWaterloo, ON (September 2008 - present)

Team Manager (Hong Kong team)University of Waterloo Dragon Boat ClubWaterloo, ON (February - August 2012)

Dancer and PerformerChi-Ping Dance Group (Chinese Folk Dancing)Toronto, ON (January - December 2011)

Secretary and TreasurerUniversity of Waterloo WASAWaterloo, ON (May - August 2010)

Orientation LeaderEngineering Faculty, University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON (September 2009)

Queen Elizabeth Aiming for the Top Scholarship (September 2008 - 2013)

Numerous medals at various dragon boat regattas; recognized at the national and international level (2010 - 2013 seasons)

Kuo Hua Scholarship for Design(April 2010)

McPhie Family Architecture Scholarship (September 2008)

President’s Entrance Scholarship (September 2008)

Citizenship Award, Earl Haig Secondary School (June 2008)

EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT ACHIEVEMENTS

“Jane’s attitude was always upbeat and positive, she worked efficiently and with minimal supervision. Jane is a good worker, with a cheerful attitude, and good logical problem solving skills. Her graphic and rendering capabilities are a real asset.” - Graham Whiting (Whiting Design)

“It was a pleasure to work with Jane on the projects we handled. Her technical/personal attributes make her contribution to a team environment a positive experience.” - Trifon Voltsinis (Onespace Unlimited)

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bibliotecaThe project begins with a masterplan strategy connecting two urban artifacts surrounding the site through the creation of primary and secondary corridors. At the final axis, the apex of the site plan, a “bridge”, a library, connects the two. The library has a dual face and serves are a mediator between the river and street, as well as the students and the community. The placement of program, the enclosure, and the experience are designed to support and strengthen the library parti.

roma

studio vii: projetto ostiense(partnered submission)

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memorialflight

studio vi: proteus moves - durational space and the architecture of time

Inspired by the slow moving phenomenon of lava, wherethe flow of its liquid form is calm, yet powerful in its simplicity. Surrounded by its hardened form, light from within the lava pokes out of the skin at various sized apertures creating different light qualities. This effect creates different densities and multiple layers within the skin providing a sense of depth and alluring to the force from within. This project attempts to model both the exterior form and interior spatial qualities of the lava. Intrigued by the tension of the slow roping, the layering, and the stretching, models are created to evoke effect through space, matter, and material. An exploration of unconventional architectural materials, such as nylons, and compelling forms allows for the transition into the development of a concept for an architectural form.

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autodesk cultural

The design of a large urban building at the intersection of Spadina and College, downtown Toronto explores the mergence of a series of different programs: retail, entertainment, live-work, and office space. The sidewalk of the streets is a place where Torontonians like to mingle, linger, and occupy the exterior space. Keeping to the tradition of the intersection, retail units, a restaurant and gallery entrance are placed on the ground floor and setting back the transparent skin, the program is able to animate the extension of the sidewalk. This set back welcomes people to use this space, whether they occupy the building or are just passing by. The mixer zone between the social program and the offices is the residential live-work units. The concept of perimeter animation is explored throughout the building, where the mingling space for the entertainment floor surrounds its program and the perimeter provides public gathering areas in the floors above.

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hand rendering of exterior experience

studio v: a large urban building

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perimeter animationthe concept

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college street elevation

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office tower autodesk office

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office tower

spadina avenue elevation

courtyard roof detail balcony detail green roof detail

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ceres

As a master-planning tactic, the gravel pit located within the fruit belt of Markham Ontario was chosen as the site to create urban density. The majority of the quality soil is maintained for farming. Inspired by the 9-square grid, orchards are placed at the cores, serving its vicinity. A mixed-use building that provides entertainment, living space, a space for production and processing, and retail serves as a communal area for the town.

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studio iv: the fruit belt

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The galleria, an open space that also acts as a market place, links the orchards and becomes the mixing chamber where programs integrate. In the galleria, the processing centre is the community centre, the library appears beside a winery, and multipurpose rooms are shared. The transparent lower levels draw the orchards into the community centre visually.

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markham

At Ron Shieh Architects, I predominately worked on a 3D model of Markham Centre, a town-house cross condominium complex designed to be located in Markham, Ontario. The pushing and pulling of building faces allow for large balconies and the development of conversation between façade to façade. While the complex respects pre-existing surrounding condominiums, it provides its own strong appearance through its attention to intricate details.

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internship i: ron shieh architects

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sheppard east

At Stevens Group Architects/IBI Group, I worked on various transportation projects in the GTA. Inspired by the oriental paintings within the Chinese Cultural Centre nearby, the structures aim for a light, buoyant look. I worked mainly on building a study model of the different levels (platform, concourse, and ground) and the aboveground architectural forms. I also created presentation images that assist in conveying the atmosphere the architects wanted to achieve.

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internship ii: sga/ibi group

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At Onespace Unlimited, I was given the opportunity to work on various projects at different scales. 111 St Clair Avenue West is a retrofit of an existing imperial oil building to a residential complex. Working closely with the architectural technologist as well as the contract administrator, I was exposed to the various different stages of design. By preparing the SPA package and assisting with the permit packages, I was able to gain knowledge in construction details and the requirements of the specific design packages.

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internship iii: onespace unlimited

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Other projects I took a major role in were Parcel F (residential) as the renderer for design concepts and Chiovitti Banana Warehouse as the renderer and CAD technician. I was the assistant designer in the design development of these projects, providing ideas and critics.

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warehousechiovitti banana

Working directly with the principal architect on these two projects, I was able to gain valuable knowledge regarding the steps required to acquire a project and then to develop it. Various techniques of presentation are explored through hand sketched images as well as rendered elevations.

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A hat is to the head as a chair is to the body, but does the individual wear the object or does the object wear the individual? A chair should be designed for all occasions whether casual or extravagant. It should belong to a collection of pieces, different types of furniture, but allowing its presence to shine with its own identity. It is the piece of furniture that captivates immediate attention, as it is a place for repose; analogous to the head as the most potent part of one’s body, where one’s eyes first meet. It is to be tailored to the individual, fitting the mold of one’s body, and modified to the finest of details to capture the individual’s distinctive character. Unique to each dweller, the chair shall morph, where the dweller is worn by the chair; a dynamic decorative element. The intricacy of construction, usage of materials, layers, shapes and quality is used to form a moving piece, a performance for the viewer. The materials and finishes will express individuality, where textures are used to emphasize uniqueness. Whether it be a simple, conventional chair or a transformative piece of couture, it will endlessly maintain a beautiful, sculptural silhouette. The hidden underlying structure will preserve the chair’s stability while the form will take that of which is dynamic and in continual motion. A complex chair derived from a simple concept; let the imagination transform the chair. (partnered submission)

phil ip treacya chair for

structural design build workshop: a chair design

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Hand rendering and visual arts are other methods through which I am able to convey my interpretation of my surroundings. It allows me to explore, be creative, and express my views in various different ways.

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day spa

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moving through the elements

As the elements of earth, fire, water, and air are an important aspect of health and well being, it is an interesting opportunity to explore how they would then define the experience, and the experience the architecture. The spa allows one to “move through the elements” both directly and indirectly, experiencing the various spacial qualities. Embody-ing the elements meant inheriting sustainable design. The spa utilizes solar heat gain, natural cooling, and ventilation, as well as provides shading in the summer. The hallways within the spa act as a large duct that allows cool air to cascade from the heavily conditioned zones resulting in a reduction of mechanical cooling. Radiant heating runs only around the perimeter of the building as the two primarily hot zones radiate heat into the surrounding spaces.

studio viii: cambridge spa

current project

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25mm cedar finishvapour barrier3 ply CLT panels150mm rigid polystyrene insulation25mm OSB25mm wood finish

SAUNA WALL

TYP. ROOF CONSTRUCTION

50mm stone ballast roofing membrane20 mm substrate150mm rigid polystyrene insulationvapour barrier25mm plywood deckingstructural 3ply CLT (exposed)

rough stone clad200mm concrete wall 75mm rigid polystyrene insulation25mm OSB25mm concrete panels

MUD BATH WALL

moisture barrier

mudwaterproofing tiles100mm slab on grademoisture barrier50mm rigid insulation

6mm high reflectivity membrane roofing membrane20 mm OSB150mm rigid polystyrene insulation5ply structural CLTvapour barrier cedar

skylight with insulated frame

stone tilecedar finish

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heating- radiant floor in conditioned zones- stormwater for the radiant floor is heated through the integration of solar thermal tubes and a biomass (wood pellet) burning boiler - operable ventilation points from heavily heated program allow for heat transfer- radiant panels placed on ceiling to heat from above in treatment room

cooling- air source heat pump collects air through an outdoor unit, runs it through an air handler and is releases at a low point- each space has its own thermostat for most efficient use- radiant heat panels double up as cooling panels

winter solstice - solar gain

equinox - storm water retention

summer solstice - shading

shadows at 12:00

shadows at 12:00

sun angle ~ 23 degrees

south face glazing allow for passive solar heat gain and takes advantage of light. concrete flooring acts as a thermal mass.

green roof delays storm water runoff

sun angle ~ 46 degrees

operable windows allow for passive ventilation

pond and cistern collect stormwater for irrigation of the community garden, green roof, and surrounding plants. water also used for radiant floors.

R40 roof systems throughout to provide a strong thermal envelope

west wind allows for cross ventilation

green roof keeps residential units cool

overhang on south, west, and east facade to reduce heat gain

sun angle ~ 70 degrees

additional shading provided by trees at south end of site

pond provides evaporative cooling

shadows at 12:00