LIFE AND DESIGNin Cambridge

a Guide to

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 3

WITHIN THE BUILDING 6

FOOD 14

TRANSIT 16

SUPPLIES 17

FUN TIMES 18

DESK STRETCHES 22

SCALE CONVERSION 24

RESOURCES 28

3INTRODUCTION

Welcome to your home for the next five years! You might feel intimidated or nervous right now, but hopefully this book can ease your worries. On the other hand, you might be excited and thrilled! We are too.

In this book, you’ll find the basics on where everything is within the school and also within the City of Cambridge. Tips and advice gathered from upper-years are interspersed to help you navigate the world of architecture school.

A special thanks to FOC, WASA, Brent Carson, Rick Haldenby and Donna Woolcott for helping to move this project forward.

We’re all rooting for you.

- Alex Bodkin and Stephanie Koltun

Don’t be afraid to share ideas and seek feedback.

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Attending your own crit is obviously mandatory, and it’s a good idea to have someone else take notes for you. However, if you really want to make the most of the day, attend as many crits as you can. This helps you understand what works and what doesn’t in many different areas. If you have the time, attend upper-year crits to get a jump on the game.

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FIRST FLOOR

MELVILLE CAFE

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STUDENT LOUNGE

WORKSHOP

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MELVILLE CAFEYou’ll spend a fair amount of money here, so get used to it. There’s a student deal every weekday, and you’ll receive a 10% discount if you buy something else off the menu (except beer or wine).M - F 8:30am - 8pmSat - Sun 8:30pm - 4pm

DESIGN AT RIVERSIDEAs part of the Cambridge Galleries, Design at Riverside brings architecture and design shows into our school. Keep your eyes on the prize and maybe you’ll be featured in the Projects Review show at the end of April.Tues - Thurs 12pm - 8pmFriday 12pm - 5pmSat - Sun 10am - 5pm

GYMWith your key, you have 24-hour access to treadmills, elipticals, bikes, yoga mats, weight machines and more. Don’t leave your sweat around after you’ve gone - wipe the equipment down with provided supplies. Keep your eye out for classes, tournaments and other events organized by the fitness co-ordinator.

e-CLASSROOMHere is where you get down to the nitty-gritty bits of architecture. You’ll learn how to model and render, use AutoCad as well as Adobe Suite. It gets warm in here with all those machines running, so dress lightly, even in winter.

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Heinz KollerWorkshop Manager

hkoller@uwaterloo.caext. 27659

Robert Jan Van Pelt1A Cultural History Profrjvanpel@uwaterloo.ca

ext.27622

faces to know

MAIN LECTURE HALLYou’ll spend many, many, many hours in here. From looking at slides to taking notes to watching movies, this is where it happens. Bring a notebook, bring a pen, but don’t be the person that brings a pillow.

STUDENT LOUNGEPass out on an extra-long couch, play a game of ping-ping or foosball, or rattle off a tune on the piano. Relax, forget your woes, and snuggle up with an oversized pillow in the soft-corner.

WORKSHOPEquipped with any tool you’d need to build a model, the workshop quickly becomes construction-city around deadline time.Important InformationIf you don’t know how to use something, ask. Stay away if you’re sleep deprived. Wear goggles but don’t forget to take them off when you leave.M-F 9am - 5pm

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MUSAGETES ARCHITECTURE LIBRARYThe library is a quiet, calm oasis at the centre of an often stressful school environment. It is a perfect starting point for research and catnaps. Books, journals and movies on anything design-related can be found within. Use the GIS program and find geographic data for the local area and other specific sites. Add money to your WatCard at the circulation desk. Request material from main campus, Laurier and Guelph using TUGdoc.M - F 8:30am - 8:30pmSat - Sun 1pm - 5pm

THE OFFICEHere you can pay your studio and fieldtrip fees, ask Donna questions, and pick up your mail and books. There is plenty of info pertaining to events, resources and faculty posted on the bulletin board outside.M - F 8:30am - 4:30pm

ARCHITECTURE COMPUTING AND MEDIAACM has lots of products and services. Here, you can buy supplies, get tech support, scan and plot, and sign out equipment like cameras and projectors.M - F 10am - 6pm

PHOTO STUDIOThe studio is equipped with moveable lighting and three colours of backdrops, perfect for documenting models.Important Information:The doors are always locked, so make sure to book ahead of time at ACM. If you don’t have a DSLR, why not grab one from there too.

SECOND FLOOR

MUSAGETES ARCHITECTURE LIBRARY

ACMPHOTOSTUDIO

VIDEOLAB

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graduate offices

washrooms

gradlounge

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MAC LABEnjoy all your computing needs from rendering to Facebook, on really big screens. 22 iMacs running Mac OS X and Windows. Available programs include Rhino, VRay, Autocad, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and more. Open 24 hours a day.Important Information:If your document doesn’t print right away, wait a bit. And don’t hog two computers the night of a deadline.

VIDEOLABThere are 9 G5 machines running OS X, 8 of which have miniDV recorders and Final Cut Pro. 1 is equipped with an M-Audio Keystation 49e. A sound booth is in the back.

DARKROOMThe darkroom is equipped with 11 enlargers, a print dryer and the necessary chemistry for black and white film and print developing.

Rick HaldenbyO’Donavon Director

erhaldenuwaterloo.caext. 84544

Matt OliverSystems Manager

m3oliver@uwaterloo.caext.27600

Donna WoolcottUndergraduate Coordinator

dwoolcot@uwaterloo.caext. 27604

Michele LaingLibrarian

mlaing@uwaterloo.caext.27607

faces to know

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STUDIOYou’ll spend most of your time here, even though studio days are technically only Tuesday and Thursday. You’ll either have desk crits, project introductions, project reviews or whatever else the professor arranges. Even though studio is separated by years, don’t be afraid to wander over to the other classes and take a look. The upper-years can be a great resource for design ideas, local hot spots, and good parties.Important InformationAlthough studio is open 24 hours a day, keep the door shut at all hours in order to prevent theft and non-students from walking through here. Only work on your desk. Don’t take other people’s food from the fridge. There are two telephones located between the studios. To dial out, press 6 and then the number you are trying to reach. The number for these lines is 519 888 4567 ext 27644 and ext 27643.

LOFTThis space is for everything: project reviews and critiques, yoga classes, drawing at easels, model-making, the awards banquet, and much more. On the day of reviews, attend everyone’s - not just your own. During your own crit, you will be too busy wiping the sweat off your palms to fully absorb what the critics say. With that said, have someone else take notes for you. You’ll hear it again and again, but crits are where you can learn the most.Important InformationAttend all your crits, desk and project reviews. Utilize the large tables and pin up boards for group projects.

THIRD FLOOR

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO

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TERRI’S OFFICENot only is Terri one of your professors, she is also your Undergraduate Officer. If you have have academic related issues, she is the person to talk to.

Terri Meyer BoakeUndergraduate Officertboake@uwaterloo.ca

ext. 27634

Rick Andrighetti1A Studio Prof

ricka@interlog.comext.27610

Donald McKay1B Studio Prof

ddmckay@uwaterloo.caext.27615

faces to know

COMPETITIONit’s not a

There is no elimination round or a Student of the Week award. All work improves when classmates view each other as peers, not opponents.

ALL NIGHTERan

isn’t a badge of honour

With effective time management, an all nighter doesn’t have to be a necessity. However, if you’re down to the wire and start seeing the sun coming up, remember to eat and take a break if you feel yourself getting stuck.

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2. L.A. Frank’s6. Euphoria9. Annabelle’s10. Dee Dee’s Cafe11. Mister Sub15. Lola’s Pizza

1. Food Basics5. Farmers Market

16. Coffee Peddler17. Grand Cafe18. Barnacle Bill’s19. King’s Palace20. Southworks Mall

Groceries Cheap & Quick

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Galt has lots to offer, and you’ll also find more elsewhere. If you head west on Concession St past Southworks, you’ll find a 24h Sobey’s, a Beer Store, and an LCBO. If you can get to Preston, there are a number of neat pubs and restaurants, such as Groove Kitchen. Want fast food? Hespeler Road is the destination.

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3. Mostly Thai4. Zen Gardens7. Black Badger8. Golden Kiwi

13. Elixir12. Red Basil12. El Rinconcito14. Cafe Thirteen21. O’Keefe Cottage

Casual Sit Down Big Date

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16 TRANSIT

go bus

greyhound

grand river transit

taxi service

waterloo regional airport

walking

biking

The school provides a free taxi service between 9pm and 5am. The service is only for students return-ing home - not anywhere else.Security Office, 1st flr

With your WatCard, you can board any GRT bus for free. Use the iXpress to travel to main campus and Kitchener.35 Ainsle St

Grand River Con-servation Trails of-fer scenic routes for biking, running or walking. Check www.grandriver.ca for more details.

Other than carpooling, this is the quickest way to get to Toronto. Take GRT Bus 52 to get to the sta-tion.1139 Industrial Rd Unit 3

The Go will take you to Waterloo and then drop you off at Square One in Mississauga.Cambidge SmartCen-tre, 401 & Hespler

Flights to Ottawa, Calgary and Van-couver.4881 Fountain St NWaterloo

17SUPPLIES

MODEL MAKINGForbes Hobbies100 Sheldon Drive

A&M Wood Specialties358 Eagle St. N forloversofwood.com

Home Depot15 Pinebush Road

TechworxSouth Campus Hall, Main Campus, ext. 32251 www.techworx.uwaterloo.cabalsa, cardboard, glues, plexiglass, etcTurkstra Lumber

170 Beverly St turkstralumber.comGolden Triangle Specialty Metals471 Dundas StCentral Plastic Sales 490 Sheldon Dr

Custom Foam Specialties360 Trillium Dr (Kitchener) www.customfoam.com

PRINTING & DRAFTINGPhidon63 Dickson Stpens, paper, etc

Eyelevel Computer Technologies16 Grand Aveprinting, scanning, etcEd Green Blueprinting Ltd. 125 Turnbull Crtedgreen.caprinting, scanning, binding, etc

Pine Group250 Dundas Stprinting, etc

Big Footprints25 Milling Roadbigfootprints.caprinting

TechworxSouth Campus Hallwww.techworx.uwaterloo.cadrafting supplies

ARTS & CRAFTSMichael’s18 Pinebush Road

Wyndham Art Supplies125 Wyndham St (Guelph)

Queen’s Square Art Supplies14 Grand Ave

Curry’s170 Gateway Park Drive

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SPORTS & RECREATIONYMCA250 Hespeler RdGRCA cycling & running trailswww.grandriver.ca

Victoria Park Corner of Fishermills/Clemens Aveplayground, picnic tables, fields, baseball diamonds

Galt Collegiate InstituteFriday night gym nights with UWSASportsworld100 Sportsworld Drwater park, mini-golf cours-es, basketball, midway rides and games, indoor and out-door rock climbing

ADVENTURESAfrican Lion SafariSafari Road, RR #1

Elora Gorge7400 We llington County Rd, Eloratubing, camping, canoe-ing, fishing

Bingemans425 Bingemans Centre Drivewater park, speedway, beach volleyball, mini golf, canoe rental

Mustang Drive-InRR #2, Guelph

Chicopee Ski Area396 Morrison Road, Kitch-enerskiing, snowboarding, snow-shoeing, winter rock climb-ing, disc golf, beach volley-ball, biking, rock climbing, high ropes course

Shade’s Mills450 Avenue Rd, Cambridgecross-country skiing, canoe-ing, fishing, ice fishing

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ENTERTAINMENTCambridge Center for the Arts45 Thorne St

Galt Little Theatre47 Water St S.519 623 4070 Galaxy Cinemas

355 Hespeler Rd

Princess Cinema6 Princess St, WaterlooSilverCity135 Gateway Park Dr

SHOPPINGSouthworks Outlet Mall64 Grand Avethe gem here is a massive antiques store on the upper level Cambridge Shopping Centre355 Hespeler Rdtypical mall with everything from Zellers to H&M Fairview Park Mall2960 Kingsway Dr, Kitchenermore store selection than the main shopping mall in Cambridge

ACTIVITIESDickson Bowl61 Ainslie St S

iBowl10 Park Hill Rd E.

Rollerama1001 Langs Dr

Putt Hutt and Fun Center600 Hespeler Rd

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Use them.

Studio is a shared space. Be courteous of others and use headphones when listening to music. Also, move to the student lounge when talking on the phone or using Skype.

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While sketching, drafting or sitting at a computer for hours at a time, it’s important to loosen up every once in a while. Stretching keeps the blood flowing and prevents you from feeling sore. You don’t even need to go down to the fitness room to stretch your muscles - just use your chair.

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Every Course Counts

A well-rounded architect doesn’t just stick to the studio. They soak up as much of the world around them as they can. From required courses to interesting electives, the school o�ers a diverse curriculum, benefitting you as an architect and as a human being.

LOOK OUTSIDE

the realm ofARCHITECTURE

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HOUSING HEALTH

ORGANIZATIONS

+Off-Campus Housingwww.och.uwaterloo.caArchitecture Housing Bulletinhttps://arcserv5.uwaterloo.ca/groups/archhousing/Yahoo! e-Grouphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/uw-sa/

Other StudentsUpper-years and your class-mates are your greatest re-source - especially for places to live when on co-op

Dr. Susan George695 Coronation Blvd519 623 2830Identify yourself as an archi-tecture student to book an ap-pointment

Sexual Health Clinic150 Main St519 740 5781Offers STD testing

Weber Medical Centre1400 Weber St, Kitchener519 748 6833After-hours clinic

University Health ServicesMain Campus519 888 4096

Altima Cambridge Dental Clinic68 King Street E., Preston519 653 3181

Waterloo Architecture Student Association (http:architecture.uwaterloo.ca/people/wasa.html) is your student council here in Cambridge. Elections are held at the beginning of each term.The Federation of Students (http://feds.ca) represents the undergraduate community. They offer many services including off-campus dons and provide support for clubs.EngSoc (http://engsoc.uwaterloo.ca) supports all engineering students, academically and socially.

Off-Campus Donhttp://ocd.uwaterloo.ca

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OTHER DESIGNARCHITECTURE

WATCH & LEARN

Drawing Architecturedrawingarchitecture.tumblr.comModeling Architecturemodelingarchitecture.tumblr.com

Arch Dailyarchdaily.comBLDGBLOGbldgblog.blogspot.com

Typography for Lawyerstypographyforlawyers.com

Issuuissuu.com

Design Observerdesignobserver.com

Core77core77.comCoudal Partnerscoudal.com

Grain Editgrainedit.com

TEDTalksted.com

CreativeMorningsvimeo.com/creativemornings

Pecha Kuchapecha-kucha.com

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTUREUNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

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