Christopher Chan Architecture Portfolio 2014 [OUTDATED]

Portfolio of Selected WorkS

ChanChristopher

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Table of ContentS

Cliffhanger Pavilion

Curriculum Vitae

Contact 36

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GEC Architects - Work Term

Diminishing Walls

Minish House

PBK Architects - Work Term

Other Projects

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Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Faculty of Engineering - School of Architecture

Currently completing Third Year

Student Cad Designer » Assisted in preliminary drawings for design

phase, and renovation projects » Corrected and edited CAD drawings » Collaborated well within a small team to

meet drawing deadlines

Junior Design Technician » Assisted in constructing central Revit

model. » Attended co-ordination meetings Conduct-

ed design studies » Organized meetings with company repre-

sentatives » Assisted in material choice, as well as

creating material boards

Student Designer » Worked on an extremely large array of

projects at different stages. » Worked independently on a design project » Created drawings, diagrams, renders, and

studies » Applied for building permits at local city

hall

TED x UWaterloo

Helped construct a props for the University of Waterloo TED Talks event.

Environment Club

Logo designer and team leader for organizing events and initiatives

University of Waterloo

September 2011 -Present

Cambridge, Ontario

BBB Architects

July 2012 - August 2012

Toronto, Ontario

PBK Architects

Janruary 2013 - April 2013

Toronto, Ontario

GEC Architects

September 2013 - December 2013

Calgary, Alberta

University of Waterloo

November 2012 - December 2012

Cambridge, Waterloo

Vaughan Secondary School

October 2011 - June 2011 Thornhill, Ontario

» AutoCAD » Rhinoceros 4.0 » Vray for Rhino/Sketchup » Revit

Detail oriented, Diligant, and Perceptive. Able to work very well in team environments. Skilled in hand drafting, drawing, and hand modelling,

Queen Elizabeth Aiming for the Top Scholarship, University of Waterloo, 2011

McPhie Family Architecture Scholarship, Faculty of Engineering, 2011 Given to one outstanding student entering first year

President’s Scholarship of Distinction, University of Waterloo, 2011

» Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AI, ID) » SketchUp » Microsoft Office

Curriculum VitaeChristopher Chan

[email protected] / (647) 303 - 2923

Education AWardS

Volunteer experience

Traditional SkillS

Work experience

Technical experience

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Cliffhanger pavilionSchool Project 1 - SSEF CompetitionIn collaboration with Wesley Chu

The Cliffhanger Pavilion is an entry to the SSEF Competition, with the theme of recycling. This pavilion uses recycled steel shipping containers to create an outdoor thrilling experience that overhangs the maritime cliffsides. The cantilevers portrays a seemingly unstable structre but in reality, is securely attached to the cliffside using recycled bridge parts. The strong shipping container frames are also able to withstand being stacked without further reinforcement.

8View From Pavilion Possible Site Locations

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Steel Joint ConnectionsExploded Axo - Shipping Container

Possible Site Locations

MiniSh houSe

The Extra Small project was a design challenge to create a house with a square footage under

180sqm, with roughly the same dimensions as a small shipping container. The Minish House is

a house designed specifically for colder climates on mountainous terrains, using environmental

strategies to remain functional.

School Project 2 - Extra Small HousingIn collaboration with Alice Chen, Patrick Cheung,

Hasan Al Salman, Alexandra Hucik

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South Facade

North Facade

Solar panels and operable louvres help to maximize the effects of sunlight and create a comfortable environment.

Furthermore, the building’s is intended to exist off the grid, thus generating enough power to sustain itself.

14Physical Model - Operable Louvres

Physical Model - North FacadePhysical Model - Interior

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Exploded Structural Axonometric

Floor Plans

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DiminiShing WallSSchool Project 3 - Cambridge Rowing Club

The Cambridge Rowing Club is located north of Galt in Cambridge Ontario. The design challenge was to replace the exiting rowing club with a close look at materiality. This project uses heavy concrete walls to direct pedestrian movement. However, at the center of the courtyard, the material shifts to a lighter wood construction to create a whole new environment.

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Building Plan

Perspective view

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Site Section

Waterside Elevation

Roadside Elevation

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PBK ArchitectSCo-op Term 1

During my time at PBK Architects, I worked largely on one project. This project was St.Catharines Spectator Facility. Situated in the downtown core of St. Catharines Ontario, this spectators facility aims to revitilize the downtown area. The building is a 5000 seat multi-purpose spectator facility, future home of the OHL Niagara Ice Dogs. Additionally, PBK Architects worked alongside AR-COP Architecture Inc and GENIVAR, an engineering consultant firm. This allowed me to gain exposure to other firms and diciplines, as I would sometimes work on minor tasks with them.

St.Catharines Spectator Facility - Context RenderPBK Architects

Not Personally Completed

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PBK ArchitectsSt Catharines Spectator Facility - Arial View

PBK ArchitectsSt Catharines Spectator Facility - Entrance View

Conducted Study ∙ Model Editing ∙ Rendered

Conducted Study ∙ Model Editing ∙ Rendered

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Conducted Study ∙ Modelled ∙ Drawn

PBK ArchitectsSt Catharines Spectator Facility - Boxing Event Layout

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ARCOP Architecture Inc.Whitby GO Station - Front View

Rendered

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ARCOP Architecture Inc.Whitby GO Station - Back View

Rendered

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GEC ArchitectSCo-op Term 2

At GEC Architecture Calgary, I worked on numer-ous projects using a variety of skills. During my time there, I was given a wide vareity of tasks which allowed me to develop abilities in computer programs, as well as design techniques.

SaskPower Renovation RenderingRendered

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East Village Condominium - Sales CentreDesigned ∙ Modelled ∙ Rendered

Designed ∙ Modelled ∙ RenderedEast Village Condominium - Sales Centre

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Modelled ∙ Rendered

Designed ∙ Modelled ∙ Rendered

Designed ∙ Modelled ∙ Rendered

Mount Royal Stairs - Original Kerby Stairs

Mount Royal Stairs - Arts Wing Stairs

Mount Royal Stairs - Kerby Stairs

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U of C Veterinary Medicine - Site Diagram

Grazing Lands(Future Gravel Extraction)

Grazing CorridorTo Be Maintained

Wildlife Research Station

Storage Facility7000m

Wetland

StorageFacility5800m2

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Calgary WildlifeRehabilitation Society(Alberta Infrastructure)

Gravel Extraction

U of C Permanent Lands

Grazing Area

Alberta HealthServices

Rocky RidgeRec Facility

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Animal Zone Lab Zone Public Zone

“Clean” Areas

Lab Areas

“Dirty” Areas

Clean Water

Dirty Water

Teaching/Admin Building

Research Building

Transitional/Lab Zone

Public Circulation

Building Type Unknown

Animal Zone

Clinical Skills Building(CSB)

High Density Library (HDL)

Future Expansion

FutureExpansion

FutureExpansion

Possible Small Animal Research Facility

“Wetland Walkway”

High Density Library (HDL)Expansion

Veterinary Science Research Station (VSRS)

“Back-of-House” Access

Garage

Residence (Leased)

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Stormwater Forebay

Potential Research Affiliate

Treatment Wetlands

Lease Line

Set Back

Lease Line

Set Back

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Feed Barn

Storage

Vehicle Wash

NecropsyExpansion

Quad

Large Animal Research Facility (LARF) ResearchExpansion

Large Animal Research Facility (LARF) HoldingExpansion

Large Animal Research Facility (LARF) Pens

LARFNecropsyExpansion

Small Animal Ward

Expansion

Multi-purpose Expansion

OutdoorYard

Admin/TeachingExpansion

CSB Pens

Dog Runs

Loading/Staging

Loading/Staging

Extended Parking (68 Stalls)Existing Parking (100 Stalls)

TentRemovedComposting Facility

Lower Percolation Pond & Storage

Upper Polishing Pond & Storage

Expanded Parking (31 Stalls)

Dog Run

Storage


“Clean” Areas

Lab Areas

“Dirty” Areas

Clean Water

Dirty Water


Research Building


Public Circulation


Animal Zone



Future Expansion

FutureExpansion

FutureExpansion






Garage

Residence (Leased)

Primary

Acces

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Stormwater Forebay


Treatment Wetlands

Lease Line

Set Back

Lease Line

Set Back

Leas

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Set

Bac

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Feed Barn

Storage

Vehicle Wash

NecropsyExpansion

Quad





Small Animal Ward

Expansion


OutdoorYard


CSB Pens

Dog Runs

Loading/Staging

Loading/Staging






Dog Run

Storage


“Clean” Areas

Lab Areas

“Dirty” Areas

Clean Water

Dirty Water


Research Building


Public Circulation


Animal Zone



Future Expansion

FutureExpansion

FutureExpansion






Garage

Residence (Leased)

Primary

Acces

s Roa

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85 S

treet

N.W

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Stormwater Forebay


Treatment Wetlands

Lease Line

Set Back

Lease Line

Set Back

Leas

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Set

Bac

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Feed Barn

Storage

Vehicle Wash

NecropsyExpansion

Quad





Small Animal Ward

Expansion


OutdoorYard


CSB Pens

Dog Runs

Loading/Staging

Loading/Staging






Dog Run

Storage

DrawnU of C Veterinary Medicine - Program Diagrams

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TEDxUWaterloo Letter Centerpieces

Other projectS Artwork - Digital Images - Photography

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TEDxUWaterloo Letter Centerpieces

Oasis Design Challenge Rendering

TEDxUWaterloo - CNC Router Cutting Pieces

Sculpture - Soap Stone Heart Sculpture

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Photoshop Challenge: Building Decay - 50 Years Deterioration

Interior Detail Cause

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Erebus and Terror - 2B School Play

Erebus and Terror was a class project to design and produce a play combining

the stories of Frankenstein and John Franklin’s lost expedition to find the

Northwest Passage. The project was completely student funded and run

under the guidance of the professor. I worked largely in the lighting and

acting team, as well as minor set and prop construction.

The play was a huge success and all three shows were completely sold out.

Thank YouContact: [email protected]

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