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My name is Wesley Chu and I am currently studying architecture as a fourth year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. This is a compilation of selected works that I have done over the course of my studies. I hope you enjoy my portfolio.

CURRICULUM VITAE

SELECT ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

The Hamptons Garden Towers The Bike Joint Move Water St. Park

SELECT OTHER WORKS

Photography Planeterreaum Frame x4 Erebus & Terror Syzygy Inc.

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Wesley Chu +39 328 311 4753145 Major St. Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2K9 w4chu@uwaterloo.ca

Design work, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, AutoCAD drawings, Working drawings,On-site inspection and reporting, Coordinated contracts

Architectural Assistant, John MacDonald Architect Inc. Jan-Apr 2013

Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours University of Waterloo School of Architecture

Ontario Secondary School DiplomaUniversity of Toronto Schools

2011-Present

2005-2011

Proficient knowledge and skills in:

AutoCADRhinoceros ModelingAutodesk Revit

Skilled at hand drafting, hand modeling with a variety of mediums/materials, drawing/sketching, photography,and videography

Adobe InDesignAdobe LightroomAdobe Premiere

Google SketchupAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Illustrator

Microsoft OfficeVectorworksDaVinci Resolve

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3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, Perspectives, AutoCAD drawings, Working drawings,On-site inspection, Coordinated documents and deposits, Presentation panels

Architectural Intern, Makrimichalos Cugini Architects May-Sep 2012

Design work, On-site documentation and management, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, AutoCAD drawings, Working drawings, Contract coordination

Architectural Assistant, Taylor Hazell Architects Aug-Dec 2013

Design Work, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, AutoCAD drawings, On-site inspection, Site photography, Render photography

Architectural Assistant + Photographer, Designstor Inc. Apr-Aug 2014

Design Work, AutoCAD drawings, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, On-site inspection and reporting, Coordinated contracts

Architectural Assistant, Arquitectonica Corporation Jan-Aug 2015

CONTACT

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

cUrriculum vitaE

University of Toronto Schools Twig Senior Producer Award For directing, producing, editing, composing, and publishing the school album

2nd Place, Hot Docs National Doc-It 2011For outstanding achievement in directing, producing, editing, and publishing a documentary film

2011

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University of Waterloo Entrance Scholarship 2011

2nd Place, Design Exchange National High School CompetitionFor a design project in the field of Architecture

2010

Waterloo President’s Merit Scholarship

Volunteer of the Year Award, TP Baseball AssociationFor coaching a team, umpiring season games, and playing in the league

2009

1st Place, Academy of Music Piano CompetitionMultiple time winner of the annual music competition

1998-2004

University of Toronto Schools Culture Show 2011Lead actor, Lead scriptwriter, Filmographer, Video editor

University of Toronto SchoolsOrganized and supervised activities for younger students at overnight camps

Scott Mission Soup KitchenCooked and served food, and interacted with patrons

2005-2011

2011

Royal Ontario Museum 2009

Toronto Playgrounds Baseball AssociationCoached a younger children’s baseball team

2008-2009Conducted guided tours of the facility and exhibits to visitors and student groups

Conducted guided tours for the annual open houseManaged facilities for extrance exams

Self-motivated, diligent, focused, strong leadership skills and initiative, decisive, very technologically competent, quickand willing learner, strong interpersonal and presentation skills

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AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

ATTRIBUTES

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The Hamptons is a 980-unit mid-rise condominium located in Cupertino, California, across the road from the Apple Campus 2. At over 400,000 square feet, the program includes 3 outdoor pools, a dedicated luxury amenity deck and building, and a mixture of 1-3 bedroom units and penthouses. I was on the project team throughout all of my time with Arquitectonica Corporation, working on plans, sections, elevations, and 3D models.

The hamptons - cuptertino, california

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arquitectonica corporation - internship, 2015

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CORES / M.E.P.

1 BEDROOM

AMENITY

CORRIDOR

2 BEDROOM

1 BED+DEN

STUDIO

MODEL UNITS

PENTHOUSE

TREES

AMENITY PATH

STORAGE

POOL

PARKING

VEHICLE PATH

LEGEND

AMENITY DECK

E.V.A. LANE

North Building Plan

The hamptons - cuptertino, california

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HAMPTONS REDEVELOPMENT

No copies, transmission, reproductions or electronic manipulation of any portion of these drawings in whole or in part are to be made without the express written permission of ARQUITECTONICA International. All designs indicated in these drawings are property of ARQUITECTONICA International. All copyrights reserved (c) 201

2015.07.152 BEDROOM A

NSF: 1091 sq ft.

HAMPTONS REDEVELOPMENT

No copies, transmission, reproductions or electronic manipulation of any portion of these drawings in whole or in part are to be made without the express written permission of ARQUITECTONICA International. All designs indicated in these drawings are property of ARQUITECTONICA International. All copyrights reserved (c) 201

2015.07.152 BEDROOM B-C

NSF: 1157 sq ft.

Unit Plans

arquitectonica corporation - internship, 2015

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The garden towers is a multi-functional building complex at Bathurst and Fort York in Toronto, Ontario. Consisting of a variety of programs including a hotel and residential condominium, everything is centered around the activity of gardening. Agriculture has been the staple of civilization for thousands of years, engrained in the roots of every culture. The culture of gardening and harvesting is both practical and enjoyable, bringing people together for a healthy, sustainable cause. As leisure, it allows for a human connection to nature, even in an urban setting. Anyone can partake in it, and even children benefit heavily from an educational aspect, as it teaches discipline (maintaining and taking care of a life form), basic biology, and sets a good precedent for a green-aware, sustainable future.

Garden Towers

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Retail

Retail

Homegrown GroceryCafe

Hotel Lobby

Innovation Centre/Computer Lab

Private Offices

Res. Lobby

Hotel Office

Bookshop/Gallery

Open GardenOpen Garden

3a STUDIO: "large urban multi-use building", 2014

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Rec Room

Pool

Change Rooms

Gym

Spa

Sauna

Party/Social Room

Banquet Hall

Banquet Kitchen

Kitchen

Restuarant

Resident’s Garden

Garden Towers

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3a STUDIO: “large urban multi-use building”, 2014

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In the fast-paced urban core of a big metropolis like Toronto, sufficient, affordable living space isextremely hard to find. And for those who need to always be up and about around the downtown streets of the city, there is The Bike Joint. Toronto’s bike culture is diverse and dynamic, and cyclists are always on the move. Bike messengers in particular are people who truly live and breath the city in all its glory.

If your life revolves around bikes, why should your home be any different?A Joint is a moving part of something bigger...

the Bike joint

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By boiling down a house to its key elements, this enables a practical design that is efficient with its use of space, built for a specific type of person, and comfortable to live in.

The cycling community is very social, and byopening up alley ways as public spaces for interactions, this brings harmony between a shared common space and public space.

1b sTUDIO: "EXTRA SMALL", 2012

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THE BIKE JOINT

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EXPLODED MATERIALS DIAGRAM

-Aluminum Composite Paneling (ACP)-Oriented Strand Board (OSB)-Rigid Foam Insulation-Unistrut P1000 Steel-Vapour Barrier-Gypsum Board

1b sTUDIO: “EXTRA SMALL”, 2012

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Ramp Approach

Diving TheatreLower Deck

Lower Deck 10 30 50 200

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Harbour Map1:10,000

Site Plan1:2000

Left: Toronto Skyline as seen from Olympic Island

Harbour Section to CN Tower1:2000

Pedestrian Approach

TORONTO ISLANDS POOLIt’s a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon in Toronto, perfect for a day out. After a commute on the subway and a ferry cruise across the harbour to Centre Island, you mount your bike and cycle along a path to Olympic Island. Soon, amidst the endless pluming willow tree leaves,you spot a ramp poking out to the path. You speed up, anticipating the slope. As you ascend, you see a man perched atop a diving board. As the ramp banks to the left, the skyline of Toronto comes into view, complete and uninterrupted. Looking to your right, you see a group of friends talking and laughing as they eat on a cafe patio. As you go further, you look down over the railing and see a long row of bronze bodies laying out on a deck, bathing in the sun. Beside them, a swimmer propels himself down a very long lap pool. Riding parallel to him, your speeds match or a brief moment.

Dismounting, you rack your bike by a railing just as a girl somersaults into a diving pool. Thirsty from your cycling, you grab a drink at the cafe booth and set it down on the counter atop the railing. You see a few kids compete at their best cannonball dives before deciding that you want to partake in the action as well.

Hopping back on your bike, you cruise along the rest of the upper balcony, and see a long series of curving windows to your right. Inside what appears to be a large, high-ceiling hall, you see a marrying couple kiss before a seated audience.

After changing and showering, you walk out onto the deck and look up. Through the rays of golden sun, a silhouette gracefully splashes into the pool below. You walk past and splash for a while in a shallow pool, before taking a few laps in the long pool. Finally mustering up the courage, you climb all the way up to the highest board at the diving pool. When you get to the top, the intensity of the sun on your back is matched only by the eyes of many surrounding you, waiting on your move.

Standing tall, you look down the beam of light, take a deep breath, and swan dive into the best day of your summer.

SWIMMING POOL GREAT HALL CAFE DIVING THEATRE

Precedents

Water Temple - Tadao AndoThermal Baths - Peter ZumthorDanish Pavilion Shanghai 2010 - BIG

Project 1 - Balance

Project 2 - “Spaceballs” /

Research and Precedents

Energy Report

Wesley Chu | 20438269 | ARCH393 | Levitt | Fall 2014

M O V EToronto Islands Pool

Ferry Dock

Union Station

After a commute on the subway and a ferry cruise to Centre Island, you mount your bike and cycle along a path to Olympic Island. Soon, you spot a ramp poking out to the path. You speed up, anticipating the slope. As you ascend, you see a man perched atop a diving board. As the ramp banks to the left, the skyline of Toronto comes into view, complete and uninterrupted.

Dismounting, you grab a drink at the cafe booth and set it down on the counter atop the railing. Back on your bike, you cruise along the rest of the upper balcony, and see a long series of curving windows to your right. Inside what appears to be a large, high-ceiling hall, you see a marrying couple kiss.

After changing and showering, you climb all the way up to the highest board at the diving pool. Standing tall, you look down the beam of light, take a deep breath, and swan dive into the best day of your summer.

MOVE: pool, cafe, great hall, diving theatre

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Ramp Approach

Diving TheatreLower Deck

Lower Deck 10 30 50 200

0 20 40 100

1 3 5 20

0 2 4 10

10 30 50 200

0 20 40 100

Harbour Map1:10,000

Site Plan1:2000

Left: Toronto Skyline as seen from Olympic Island

Harbour Section to CN Tower1:2000

Pedestrian Approach

TORONTO ISLANDS POOLIt’s a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon in Toronto, perfect for a day out. After a commute on the subway and a ferry cruise across the harbour to Centre Island, you mount your bike and cycle along a path to Olympic Island. Soon, amidst the endless pluming willow tree leaves,you spot a ramp poking out to the path. You speed up, anticipating the slope. As you ascend, you see a man perched atop a diving board. As the ramp banks to the left, the skyline of Toronto comes into view, complete and uninterrupted. Looking to your right, you see a group of friends talking and laughing as they eat on a cafe patio. As you go further, you look down over the railing and see a long row of bronze bodies laying out on a deck, bathing in the sun. Beside them, a swimmer propels himself down a very long lap pool. Riding parallel to him, your speeds match or a brief moment.

Dismounting, you rack your bike by a railing just as a girl somersaults into a diving pool. Thirsty from your cycling, you grab a drink at the cafe booth and set it down on the counter atop the railing. You see a few kids compete at their best cannonball dives before deciding that you want to partake in the action as well.

Hopping back on your bike, you cruise along the rest of the upper balcony, and see a long series of curving windows to your right. Inside what appears to be a large, high-ceiling hall, you see a marrying couple kiss before a seated audience.

After changing and showering, you walk out onto the deck and look up. Through the rays of golden sun, a silhouette gracefully splashes into the pool below. You walk past and splash for a while in a shallow pool, before taking a few laps in the long pool. Finally mustering up the courage, you climb all the way up to the highest board at the diving pool. When you get to the top, the intensity of the sun on your back is matched only by the eyes of many surrounding you, waiting on your move.

Standing tall, you look down the beam of light, take a deep breath, and swan dive into the best day of your summer.

SWIMMING POOL GREAT HALL CAFE DIVING THEATRE

Precedents

Water Temple - Tadao AndoThermal Baths - Peter ZumthorDanish Pavilion Shanghai 2010 - BIG

Project 1 - Balance

Project 2 - “Spaceballs” /

Research and Precedents

Energy Report

Wesley Chu | 20438269 | ARCH393 | Levitt | Fall 2014

M O V EToronto Islands Pool

Ferry Dock

Union Station

3B STUDIO: "The INNER STUDIO", 2014

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MOVE: pool, cafe, great hall, diving theatre

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3B STUDIO: “The INNER STUDIO”, 2014

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One of the major issues that the Grand Domestic Revolution has led to is the lack of ideal caring time for children.The once traditional “working man” and “housewife” have since dissolved, and parents face the issue of building a comfortable, safe atmosphere for raising a child.

Water St. Park attempts to unify four aspects of young family life: the household, the meal time, the park, and the daycare. The home units overlook the park area, allowing for a constant eye on the space. A waterfall connects the outdoor park level to the underground parking, bringing light and water down to the space below. Benches, trees, and a jungle gym are also directly onsite only seconds away from the home.

Water St. park

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Site Elevation

2a STUDIO: "The grand domestic revolution", 2012

Ground Floor Plan Lower Level Plan

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Water st. park

Unit Axonometric View

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2a STUDIO: ”The grand domestic revolution”, 2012

Unit Floor Plans

Site Section

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Capri, 2015. Black & White Photography (35mm Format)

other works

PHOTOGRAPHY

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https://vimeo.com/117337758

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planeterreaum

*All photos are self-taken.

Planeterreaum is a place for people to gather and experience Toronto from a new perspective; a moment of contemplation amongst strangers. A hexacopter, equipped with five GoPro cameras hovering 300ft in the air, captured an aerial video feed that was projected onto the interior of the geodesic dome surrounding guests with a spherical view of Toronto.

I also shot and edited a video documenting the process and project which can be viewed at:

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Scotiabank nuit blanche toronto, 2014

Frame is a set of modular structures that works functionally and structurally to support activities as well as items. It focuses on the frame, the foundation of furniture, to draw attention to an essential part of daily life that is usually overlooked. The project provides an interface between users and framework furniture.

The modules aim to define and facilitate the organization of a space that users can continuously reinvent in relation to asituation’s context. When the module is positioned the right side up, the triangular surface is low enough to be a sitting surface, but when the 1.5 m tall frame is placed upside down, the surface is then located higher up along the surface of the frame and it becomes the ideal height for a table top. This allows for the constant reconsideration of the existing space in terms ofadaptability to and flexibility for change. Frame acts to reunite the public and private space within the home in the din-ing room between the kitchen and bedrooms. By creating a space to reconvene with housemates as well as guests,Frame develops a new, useable gathering space.

The exploration of Frame’s new potential configurations could encourage the occupants to reinterpret their living room to start using it as a social space. A room that was previously rarely used for anything but circulation could be transformed into agathering or study space.

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FRAME x4

Right: Only some of the possible configurations. (Theoretically unlimited)

Below: A diagramatic representation of the individual configurations.

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For the scope of this project, the frames were limited to the one room, with four frames. This could be applied to any space, that is small, large, outdoor or indoor, dynamically repurposing and changing it to an infinite degree.

2A sTUDIO: "1 : 1 domestic experiment", 2012

Erebus & Terror was the class stage production written, directed, and produced entirely by the 2B class of University of Waterloo Architecture. It was a chance to apply the skills of the architectural profession in a wholly different art. As a class we had to collaborate and work as a team to design spaces, build structures, handle budgeting, and essentially pitch the project to a client (the audience) in performance.

Although I was a co-lead actor, my key role was the photo and video-documentation of the project’s process. Collected here are a few photographs taken during the rehearsals. A compilation behind-the-scenes video of the progress that was shot and edited by myself can be seen through the following link:

erebus & terror (Photography, videography)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFqMPC45SFQ

Photoset: Dancer in the Dark

2b iconography: "stage productioN”, 2013

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syzygy - [ siz · ih · jee ] , noun. “The perfect alignment of three celestial bodies, such as the sun, the earth, and the moon.”

Syzygy is an internet radio station and clothing company based in Toronto, Ontario. It promotes independent artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, and related events through an internet radio channel.

In designing the company logo, the definition of the word “syzygy” itself was communicated through a simpleform, while almostechoing a Greek alphabetic structure. Due to its clean lines and simple, monotone palette, it is extremely versatile and can be applied with a multitude of colours and patterns for shirts, hats, posters, and promotional images while retaining its striking, sharp, minimalist quality. Alternate logos were also designed for a greater degree of flexibility and variety.

syzygy inc.

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Alternate Logo, used for clothing, posters, and additional material

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company logo and graphic design

Thank you for viewing my portfolio.

w4chu@uwaterloo.ca 145 Major St., Toronto, Ontario,+39 328 311 4753 Canada. M5S 2K9

wesley chu 2015