PORTFOLIO 2014ARCHITECTURE + DESIGNISAACLARASOPHIA JING-YEN IP

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I am a second year student from University of Waterloo School of Architecture. Drawing and music are my truest passions. This is a collection of my personal and academic work from 2012-2014. Each project has helped me to develop my creativity and connect with art and design. I am currently looking for work at an architecture firm, please feel free to contact me if you have an opening!Please enjoy reading,

DEAR READER,

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CONCORDIAUNLACEDCAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE6

MOBILE NEXUSECOLOGIC PORTABLE CLASSROOM12

MODERN LOFTSMICRO-HOUSING FOR GEN-Y20

FLYING TREESSUNBRELLA COMPETITION 2014

RETAIL SITE PLANSWORK FROM TURNER FLEISCHER

THREE BY THREEPAVILION IN A 9-SQUARE GRID

PERSONAL WORKSARTWORK JUST FOR FUN

A FIGURE IN SPACEA SCULPTED SELF-PORTRAIT

COMING SOON...

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EMPLOYMENT

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TURNER FLEISCHER ARCHITECTS INC.

KENNETH ISAAC ARCHITECT INC.

SESAME STRING ENSEMBLE

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

THOMAS A BLAKELOCK HIGH SCHOOL

ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, TORONTO

Site Planning Department: Revit, AutoCAD and Photoshop.Produced Site Plan Approvals, Concept site plans, Elevations, Plans, and statistics Created site plan proposal packages and material boards for presentation to clients and city

Family architecture firm focusing on production workReceptionist and graphic consultant: Outlook and WordProvided client relations and organizational supportDesigned re-branding logo and letterhead

Quartet/duet for weddings, parties and corporate functionsGig manager- organized event programs and quartet/duet rehearsals for weddings, dinners and parties.Acting accountant - managed expenses and income.Performer - ensemble cellist

Candidate for Bachelor of Architecture, class of 2017Currently in term 2BPresidents Scholarship

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Graduate on Deans list for top ten Academic StandingsAward for Highest Academic Standing in Fine ArtsAward for merit in EnglishAward for Highest Academic Standing in Technological Design

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Cello Performance Diploma: Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto, with First Class HonoursGraduate of Young Artists Performance Academy, with Performance ScholarshipStudied performance, music theory, music history, musicianship, harmony, and analysis.Performed in Mazzoleni hall solo, in chamber groups and with orchestraGrade 8 Certificate for piano performance

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SKILL SET

EMPLOYMENT

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EMAIL ADDRESS lara.isaac@hotmail.ca

CELL PHONE (647) 268 - 5248

ENGLISH OR FRENCH

ONLINE PORTFOLIOhttp://issuu.com/lara-isaac/docs/lara_isaac_portfolio_2014

CONTACT

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ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE 2014

TORONTO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA,THIRD DESK CELLIST

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RHINOCEROSCOMFORTABLE USING

VERY SKILLED USING

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OAKVILLE SUZUKI MUSIC ASSOCIATION, TEACHER AND STUDENT

Documentation teamPhotographically documented tours, lectures, installations and social events for the school website.

VERY SKILLED USINGLearned in grade 11. Earned highest grade in Technological Design class for use.Used extensively at Turner Fleischer internship.

Performed with maestro Alain Trudel and the TSYO in world-class performance venues across Canada including Roy Thompson Hall, Koerner Hall, and the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

COMFORTABLE USINGBegan self-teaching Rhino, Illustrator and Indesign at University of Waterloo semester 1B.Used to complete all major term projects since 2013.Some experience with V-Ray, Grasshopper, Climate Consultant and the Office Suite

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Junior Cello and Piano TeacherHead counselor, private and group teacher and concert soloist at summer music campCompetitive cellist at Peel, Kiwanis and Rotary festivals

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2010-20132007-2012

RESUME 2014ARCHITECTURE + DESIGNISAACLARASOPHIA JING-YEN IP

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PROGRAM INDEX1. Swimming Pool2.Pool Viewing3. Administration4. Greenhouse Atrium5. Garden Paths6. Daycare Rooms7.Daycare Lobby8. Green Room9. Auditorium10. Balcony11. Basketball Rink12. Picnic Plaza13. Washrooms

1. SWIMMING POOL

2. POOL VIEWING

3. ADMINISTRATION

4. GREENHOUSE ATRIUM

5. GARDEN PATHS

6. DAYCARE ROOMS

7. DAYCARE LOBBY

8. GREEN ROOM

9. AUDITORIUM

10. BALCONY

11. BASKETBALL RINK

12. PICNIC PLAZA

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A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR CAMBRIDGE

2A STUDIO FALL 2013

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This community centre is a space for intermingling familial and civic life by promoting action and visibility for the young families of Cambridge. Firstly, Concordia aims to bring this preponderance to inhabit the downtown by providing spaces and activities for all ages to build skills, promoting the growth and wellbeing of Cambridge as a whole. Concordia Unlaced aims to be the Cambridge Communitys cozy second home.

Program availability around the year. (above)Program location within the building (below)

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This spread (Left to Right)Elevations and Sections, Third Storey Plan, Second Storey Plan, Basement Plan; Plaza, Pool, Atrium and Auditorium Renders (above)

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PROGRAM INDEX14. Study Rooms15. E-Resource Centre16. Gallery17. Meeting Room18. Community Rooms19. Lounge Library20. Cooking Classroom21. Ticket booth22. Auditorium Mezzanine23. Choir Loft24. Lifeguard Room25. Change rooms26. Work-out Room27. Parking

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EAST ELEVATION

SECTION C

WEST ELEVATION

SECTION D

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HEATING

Reading nook win-dow

Solar Panels

Modular Classrooms

Planting Bed

Sun space

Shared patio deck

Retaining Planting Bed

SEASONAL USAGE

PLANTING

COOLING DAYLIGHTINGWATER SYSTEM

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Super-insulated walls

Insulating green roof

Accessible fire -escape

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ACCESSIBILITY

PHOTOVOLTAICSDISASSEMBLY

A DESIGN OF A SUSTAINABLE, MODULAR PORTABLE CLASSROOM

DECEMBER 2013.

This is an exercise in rethinking and designing the portable classroom to be more comfortable, and more sustainable, while still being easily constructed. This is an exercise in climate analysis and sustainable design. This project was executed in partners over a 5-day period. It aims to address the ten ecological aspects outlined to the left.

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Site: Asphalt school-

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Mobile Nexus Location: Southeast Ontario, Canada Climate: temperate

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CLIMATE AND SITE ANALYSIS

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Spring Equinox

1:00 pm 5:00 pm9:00 am

Summer Equinox

Autumn Equinox

Winter Equinox

Above: Solar Analysis shows the overhangs respond effectively to Torontos latitude, allowing ample sunlight in winter and providing full shade in summer

Sun Exposure Analysis

Sun Penetration: Winter Solstice Sun Penetration: Summer Solstice

Spring Equinox

Summer Solstice

Autumn Equinox

Winter Solstice

9:00 am 5:00 pm1:00 pm (solar noon)

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INFLOOR RADIANT HEATING

INSULATING GREEN ROOF

NATURAL VENTILATION: OPERABLE WINDOWS

SUNSPACETEMPERATURE

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BATTERIESINVERTER

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DAYLIGHTINGCLERESTORY

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TANKLESSWATER HEATER

STORAGE TANKGREY WATER

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PVs Temperature Control

Water Management

Heating Cooling

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Classroom Floor plan

Coat Room

Main Classroom

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Classroom Floor plan Design:The portable classroom is based on a 3x3 modular unit. It is 3x9m total to suit a 20-child class .The amenities are located along the west wall and segregate the septic services from the educational spaces.The south coat room acts as an insulating sun space and storage area.The double ramps provide multiple egress or fire safety. The garden patch counteracts the severity of the hard, asphalt site.

Interior Daylighting Factor:The large north window and south sun room and clerestory allow high interior daylight factors up to 5% up to 5m into the classroom.

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EXPLODED STRUCTURAL AXONOMETRIC

Raised footing: services space.

Taking apart one modular unit

The portable classroom is designed to use standard parts, be high-performing, modular and fully disassemblable.The stud walls are composed of 3m wide bays and sheathed with insulated metal wall panels.The foundation is of wood feet to be temporary and easily disassembled.

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Insulated wall panels

Steel stud structure

Insulated stud flooring

SectionThrough insulated side wall, and insulated services floorspace.

Solar Panels

Aluminum Panel Roof

Green Roof

Above: Modern Lofts is located near Queen Street and Sherbourne Street, two major streets with active bus routes. Moss Park is nearby for outdoor recreation and the historic distillery district is within a ten minute walk.Below: Modern Lofts in elevation and Section. From south (left), from East (right)

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MICRO HOUSING for ToroNTos GENERATION Y

DoN McKays 1B STUDIO, 2013

This is an urban intensification micro-housing project sited on a 189msq parking lot near Moss Park, Toronto. Towering over the surrounding 2-5 storey block with a tiny 150msq footprint, this 7-storey tall apartment is designed to house 21.Though each apartments is small, many windows and a balcony maximize light and views.

The digital model was made on Revit and the physical model was made of balsa wood and foam core.

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Above, left: the structure is composed of steel columns and beams. The grid divides the space into two uneven bays. The elevator shaft and stairwell at the back serve as the rigid structural core.

Above, right: The street facade is articulates the two bays. Balconies face both street sides and the caf storefront is sited at the corner of Britain Street and Stonecutters Lane.

Structural axonometric Full building axonometric

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Above: Ground Floor Plan: Semi-private bicycle storage atrium, private elevator lobby and public cafe intersect. The cafe is sited at the corner for maximum public visibility, and the private spaces circulate behind it.

Right: Render looking across the street toward the corner of the Modern Lofts

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Typical two-unit floor plan:A 31sm apartment with kitchen, dining, bathroom, and combined living/bed, and a 70sm apartment with kitchen, dining, bathroom, and one bedroom.

Typical one-unit floor plan: One 93sm apartment with kitchen, dining, bathroom, two bedrooms and two balconies.

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Side elevationThe tree-like columns reach up gracefully, supporting an the undulating canopy, which emulates waves. The leaves are held from above by cables coming from the tree trunks, to appear flying to the pedestrians below.

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SUNBRELLA 2014: THE FUTURE OF SHADE ARCHITIZER

COMPETITION, APRIL 2014

The tree is the inspiration for my shading strategy because it is a universal giver of shading, cooling and life. This canopys light and airy spatial quality is inspired by the natural reaching, flowing and floating of trees. The graceful geometric form of the column is inspired by the Chinese character shu (tree), which when in a trio creates lin (forest).

Top ViewThe canopy is composed of modular fabric leaves in various shades of green and blue. The leaves and the gaps between them create a pattern of dappled sun and colourful shade.

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Site Plan Approval Package: Concept Site Plan The site for this proposed retail unit is beside a food store similar to many of those I worked on at Turner Fleischer. My work on the Site Plan Approval for this proposed retail unit involved developing the site plan, floor plan and elevations. The design is based on the clients prototype. Names and floor plans are modified to preserve confidentiality.

Site Planned

Retail Unit

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A TASTE OF THE WORKING WORLD

FROM TURNER FLEISCHER archiTecTs siTe PlaNNiNg TeaM

JAN-APR 2014.

During my internship at Turner Fleischer, I produced site plan approval packages, for very many retail clients projects. These packages included preparing site plans, elevations, plans and statistics. At this job, I learned to use Revit and AutoCAD and read code and bylaws.

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NORTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

SITE PLAN APPROVAL PACKAGE: CONCEPT ELEVATIONS AND SITE PLAN

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RETAIL UNIT SITE PLAN AND ELEVATIONSI modeled this retail unit in Revit to create the elevations and plans. I specified the exterior finish schedule and assigned and updated accurate materials within the model.My involvement in the floor plan included designing the drive through, loading and rooftop units. Fixture plan is withheld for confidentiality.

SITE STATISTICS

Total Site AreaSite A AreaSite B Area

Existing Food StoreParking Provided

Proposed Retail AreaParking Provided

Total Building AreaParking Provided

Coverage

5.13 acres4.27 acres0.86 acres

35 834 sf229 cars

2.89/1000sf

10 000 sf28 cars

2.80/1000sf

45 834 sf257 cars

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SIDEWALK CONNECTIONThis sidewalk connection relates Retail C, D, E and H to each other and makes them accessible to pedestrians. Retail E and H are identical restaurant units that relate across the parking lot. The units patios face the sidewalk so users are not confronted by cars. The summertime garden centre sits beside this sidewalk connection for best pedestrian access.

RETAIL H AND IGeneric box store H and Prototype I are sited to work with the existing culvert, setback, drive aisle, parking space size and parking ratio requirements. The loading for retail I is designed to work and make minimum impact on the parking lot. These retail units are at the edge of the site to have good visibility from the street.

DESIGNING CONCEPT SITE PLANS

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STATISTICS

RETAIL A AREAMEZZANINE AREARETAIL B AREARETAIL C AREARETAIL D AREARETAIL E AREARETAIL F AREARETAIL G AREARETAIL H AREARETAIL I AREA

TOTAL RETAIL AREAGROSS BUILDING AREA

PARKING PROVIDEDPARKING RATIO W/O GARDEN CENTRE

PARKING RATIO W GARDEN CENTRE

BICYCLE SPACES(5% OF PARKING REQD)

SITE COVERAGE

3,712 S.M.198 S.M.

1134 S.M.613 S.M.174 S.M.468 S.M.483 S.M.906 S.M.595 S.M.952 S.M.

9,037 S.M.9,235 S.M.

572 cars6.33/100 S.M.

532 cars5.88/100 S.M.

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(RIGHT)INSIDE MY HEAD

9x12. PENCIL ON PAPER. APRIL 2012.

(LEFT)GENERATION.

REGENERATION.18x24. ACRYLIC ON

CANVAS. DECEMBER 2011.

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DECEMBER 2012DRAFTING: IN INK ON 18X24

MYLAR.

CONSTRUCTING A SIMPLE SHELTER

DRAFTING: IN INK ON 18X24 MYLAR.

DECEMBER 2012

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3 Floor planes3 Roof planes

When I see this grid, I interpret it as a courtyard garden.

PLAN

ROOF PLAN AXONOMETRIC

9 Squares16 Nodes

THE GRID ON A PLANE THE PRIMITIVES

3 Short Walls3 Long Walls

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NINE-SQUARE GRID PAVILION: A STUDY IN COMPOSING SPACE

1A STUDIO 2012

In this exercise, there is no site, and no materials; only the nine square grid and primitives to define it. It is an exercise in formal aesthetic. My pavilion was designed to suggest the formal three by three grid within a harmonious composition of proportion and number.The project was executed entirely manually: in bainbridge model, and ink on mylar.

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Photoshopped renders

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SCULPTED SELF-PORTRAIT IN AIR-DRY CLAY.

January 2013

This is an exercise in sculpture: a self-portrait grounded in space.This is a model at 1:5 in clay, wood dowels and aluminum foil. It was developed through various iterations and media before this final form.It is documented in ink on mylar and rendered into an environment with Photoshop.The form of this self portrait was heavily influenced by the Greco-Roman Cultural History course at Waterloo.

Model photograph and process work

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THE DUFFERIN AGGREGATES MILTON QUARRY, 2013

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HALTON HILLS

CITY OFMILTON

MILTONQUARRY

HILTON FALLSCONSERVATION

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CHUDLEIGHSAPPLE FARM

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PEYOTE CACTUS (MESCALINE)

HALLUCINOGENIC ANTI DEPRESSANT WITH POTENTIAL TO TREAT

ALCOHOLISM AND DEPRESSION

AYAHUASCA (DMT & MAOI)HALLUCINOGEN WITH POTENTIAL TO TREAT

ATYPICAL DEPRESSION

SASSAFRAS (MDMA)

HALLUCINOGENIC PSYCHEDELIC WITH POTENTIAL TO TREAT

PTSD AND ADHD

CANNABIS (THC)STIMULANT & RELAXANT WITH POTENTIAL TO TREAT

EPILEPSY, DEMENTIA, OCD & TOURETTE SYNDROME

PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOM (PSILOCYBIN)PSYCHEDELIC HALLUCINOGEN WITH POTENTIAL

TO TREAT

MAJOR DEPRESSION, ANXIETY DISORDERS &

OCD

PASSION FLOWER (METHANOL)MOOD STABILIZER WITH POTENTIAL TO TREAT

INSOMNIA, HYSTERIA & EPILEPSY

BLUE LOTUS (APOMORPHINE)HALLUCINOGENIC RELAXANT WITH POTENTIAL

TO TREAT

ALCOHOLISM & OPIUM ADDICTION

OPIUM POPPY (HEROIN)EUPHORIC DEPRESSANT WITH POTENTIAL TO

ALLEVIATE PAIN OF

SEVERE TRAUMA & TERMINAL ILLNESS

BAYBOLETE (THEANINE)

ANTI-PSYCHOTIC WITH POTENTIAL TO TREAT PSYCHOSIS

This is a landscape project dedicated to the experimental research,

cultivation and display of plant based treatments for neurological disorders. It is a space for advancing the cutting edge of the field of

psychoactive medicine using plants such as marijuana

and psilocin for the treatment of disease.

The remediation of the quarry landscape aims to heal with wetlands and

forest, yet keep the scars of the quarry activity visible. The garden aims capture

the spirit of the cloister, and create disorientation and reorientation in its design.

Residents of the garden:Plants with medicinal potential

Context Plan: the quarry is on the outskirts of the city of Milton.

A HEALING GARDENLola Sheppards

2B Landscape Studio

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QUARRY TREATMENT

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I hope you enjoyed these works from 2012-2014.

Please email me at lara.isaac@hotmail.ca

to get in touch!

THANKS FOR READING!

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