mona dai portfolio 2015
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Portfolio of Mona Dai containing undergraduate work and work from co-op employment terms.TRANSCRIPT
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CONTENTS
INDEPENDENT
23 LLUMINOUS
9 FINDING LIGHT: LODGE AT DREKI
15 COLLIDE: MUSEO DELLA CITTA
19 SYSTEM STALKER LAB: ORIGAMI CRANE
5 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
7 RESUME
ACADEMIC
27 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT STORE
31 SEVA FOOD BANK
PROFESSIONAL
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June 9, 2015
Dear Sir/Madam,
Re: Reference for Mona Dai
We were pleased to have Mona work for our firm from January to April 2015 at which point she left to return to her studies at the University of Waterloo.
During her time with us as a student architect, Mona became a valuable member of our team. Her contributions covered many aspects of project design. She proved herself a quick learner and eager to expand her knowledge.
From her arrival Mona was asked to focus primarily on a new building for Mountain Equipment Coop. The project was demanding and complex and the level of responsibility asked of Mona was high for a student architect. Mona to her credit had the confidence and determination to take on this responsibility and her contribution was productive and valuable to Proscenium.
Mona is very intelligent and capable and in her short time with us seamlessly integrated herself into our office. Given the skill set she demonstrated and her design acumen, we feel that she can offer a lot to any firm.
We have no hesitation in recommending Mona for another position. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. We wish her the best of luck as she pursues her education.
Sincerely,
Hugh Cochlin, Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LEED® APPrincipal
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PERSONALFast learner
Takes initiative when working as part of a team
Record of academic and extracurricular achievements
Experience with institutional and public projects
Good graphic sensibility
Languages: English, 国语 (说，基本读）
TECHNOLOGICAL
DRAFTING:AUTOCAD REVIT
MODELLING/RENDERING:RHINO + VRAY3DS MAX RENDERINGSKETCHUP
PARAMETRIC:GRASSHOPPERREVITPYTHON
GRAPHIC:PHOTOSHOPILLUSTRATORINDESIGNFLASH
PROSCENIUM ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS, VANCOUVERSTUDENT INTERN
Worked closely with principal to develop a design proposal for a sustainable outdoor equipment flagship store
Pre-design studies
Production of presentation material
PERKINS+WILL, TORONTOARCH CO-OP STUDENT
Assisted with planning/schematic design/design development of institutional projects
Produced drawings and renderings for client meetings
Produced construction documents (millwork/interior details)
Assisted with interior planning/detailing for institutional and commercial projects
Minor contract admin & marketing tasks
KOHN PEDERSEN FOX ASSOCIATES, NEW YORKINTERN
Assisted with schematic design (planning, 3d modelling) of large commercial projects on a tight timeline
Preparation of documents for meetings with clients and consultants
SACCOCCIO WEPPLER ARCHITECTS, TORONTOARCH CO-OP STUDENT
Presentation drawings, assisted with furniture layouts for interior renovations, interior detailing, general administrative tasks.
JAN-AUG2014
JAN-APR2015
MAY-AUG2013
SEPT-DEC2012
JAN-APR2012
MONA DAI | RESUME
ski l ls work experience
b-d studioCO-FOUNDER, WITH EVAN BROCK
We are a studio focused on exploring unique ways of making and designing
independentMAR 2014~PRESENT
Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours, Co-op University of Waterloo
Sept 2010-Aug 2015
CARDYARD, BIG ON BLOOR FESTIVALWith BD Studio-designed and constructed a modular cardboard pavilion for the board game cafe, Snakes & Lattes
ARTISTS’ FAVOURITE AWARDWith BD Studio- For Illuminous, at Pulp Paper Party
Illuminous was also displayed at the Junction Summer Solstice Festival & Artscape Youngplace, Toronto
ACADIA 2013 Participant in “The Rise” workshop by CITA
MERIT AWARD, PERKINS + WILL INTERNAL DESIGN COMPETITION with Martin Chow and Martin Lariviere
WATERLOO UNIVERSTIY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
JULY 2014
SEPT 2010
APR 2014
OCT 2012
OCT 2012
participation & recognit ion education
CONTACTEMAIL: [email protected]: 1-519-729-9360BLOG (b-d-studio): http://b-d-studio.tumblr.com/
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FINDING LIGHT: LODGE AT DREKI
The focus of the comprehensive design studio is the design of a hiking lodge and spa in Dreki, Iceland. The work should engage sustainability strategies, detailing and other technical issues while creating a sensuous environment.
This particular lodge finds its inspiration in the constantly shifting patterns of light and shadow on the site, and a journey from dark to light and back again. The building separates the experience of light and the sense of exposure to the elements into three distinct strata- from the dark, warm earth and water of the spa and entry level, to the great hall level, with filtered views of the shifting light, and finally to the luminous greenhouse level where one is completely exposed to the sky. The siting, massing, programmatic layout and envelope treatment of the lodge optimize daylighting and solar gain, as well as taking advantage of heat from geothermal sources.
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sITE PLAN (NTs)
COMPLETED Aug 2015
FOR ARCH 493, Comprehensive design studio
TAuGHT BY Andrew Levitt
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1.Basic massing: berming+super-insulated north service wall
3.Curvature to maximize hours of daylight where needed
4.Microclimate Strategies: sinking down to protectfrom wind, dark colours to capture sun, heat from geothermal pool
JuN 21: 10AM
sEPT 21: 10AM
JuN 21: 2PM
sEPT 21: 2PM
JuN 21: 4PM
sEPT 21: 4PM
2.Avoiding shadows, layer program based on daylightrequirements
Greenhouse
Living Spaces
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1. Entry/Mudroom2. Reception3. Offi ces4. Changerooms5. Sauna6. Meditation room7. Ganbanyoku (hot stone spa)8. Cooling pools9. Hot geothermal pool10.Campsites11. Lodge manager & treatment staff accomodations
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1. Accomodations2. Great room (Breakfast)3. Great room (Lounge)4. Great room (Dining)5. Great room (Kitchen)6. Scullery & Pantry7. Pantry8. Bathrooms9. Laundry
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LEVEL 2 PLAN (NTs)
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1. Greenhouse (Living Machine)2. Seasonal greenhouse (Aurora observatory in winter)3. Library4. Rainwater refl ection pond
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PATH OF HEATED WATER FROM GEOTHERMAL PLANT
RADIANT FLOORING MANIFOLD
HEAT EXCHANGER
HOTCOLD
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RADIANT FLOORDIAGRAM
sTRuCTuRAL AXONOMETRIC
COLLIDE: MUSEO DELLA CITTA
In Testaccio, the Aurelian wall intersects with the pyramid of Caius Cestius, and finally collides with the Rome-Lido railway line, where it terminates (for a stretch) in a neglected dead-end space.
At this location, we designed a museum that celebrates Rome as a city of constant collisions. The building occupies the current dead-end of Via Foro Boario, at the intersection of the Aurelian wall and the railway. Between these two infrastructures (one ancient, one new) and the permanent exhibitions aligned with them, we propose a loud, constantly changing public space. At the summit of this space, separated from the chaos at ground level, visitors are invited to survey the context. The collisions (between nature and built form, history and contemporary needs) that have shaped Rome will be revealed.
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COLLIDE: MUSEO DELLA CITTA
ACADEMIC |
COMPLETED Nov 2014
FOR ARCH 492, Design Studio [Rome], with Cynthia Eng
TAuGHT BY Lorenzo Pignatti
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CONTEXT PLAN (NTs)
VIEW FROM ENTRY
MONTETESTACCIO
PYRAMIDE
MUSEO DELLA CITTA
GASOMETRO
TEMPORARY
TEMPORARY
IMAGO HOMINIS
LANDSCAPE
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SEMINAR
TEMPORARY
TICKETS
CAFE
FORMA URBIS
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LOUNGE
UP
COATS
CAFETERIA
TEMPORARY
HISTORY & MYTHOLOGYGIFT SHOP
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OFFICES
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sECTION A-A
ELEVATION (FROM WALL) ELEVATION (FROM RAILWAY)
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ACADEMIC | 17
LEVEL 1 PLAN (NTs)
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ORIGAMI CRANE
Completed as an introduction to Python coding in Rhino, this project records, analyzes and illustrates data from the process of folding an origami crane.
The data recorded is then used as a base for the creation of a script that generates new forms based on our observations.
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MOVEMENT ARCs & ANGLEs
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ACADEMIC |
PLANEs AND AXEs OF FOLDING
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COMPLETED Oct 2013
FOR ARCH 392, Computational Design Studio
TAuGHT BY Maya Pryzbylski
VOLUMES OF MOVEMENT & NETS
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GENERATING NEW FORMS
REVOLVE
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SURF
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MIRRORIF REVOLVE = 90˚
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6. Pick new axis.
4. Revolve. 90 or 180 degrees.
3. Bisect axis,forms new base
5. Bisect axis,forms new base
7. Bisect axis,forms new base...
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Illuminous was designed for the Pulp: Paper Art Party 2014, a one night art exhibit and concert at the Great Hall in Toronto. Hanging between the railing of the balcony and the main floor, Illuminous created an intimate space for exploration, conversations and interactions.
Three screens were constructed from folded strips of paper, which were woven together with varying degrees of density. A video installation was mapped onto the screens to emphasize the geometry and generate intricate shadows. The project was created entirely from reused paper. No glues or other forms of mechanical fastening was required. The structure was purely a result of the weave.
The project was voted the favourite of the exhibit by the other artists.
ILLUMINOUS
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INDEPENDENT 23
COMPLETED Feb-Apr 2014
a b-d studio project
FOR PULP Paper Art Party, 2014 WEB http://issuu.com/evanbrock/docs/pulp_paper_art_party_2014/1
1. DRAW BASE GRID
suBDIVIsION ALGORITHM
2. FIND CENTROIDS 3. MASK GRID TO SCREEN SHAPE
4. DETERMINE POINTS OF LESS DENSITY, DRAW CONCENTRIC OVALS
4. APPLY LOOSE WEAVESMALLEST CIRCLE:100% RANDOM LOOSE2ND: 75% RANDOM LOOSE3RD: 50% RANDOM LOOSEETC,ETC
5. DRAW PATTERN FOR WEAVING NOTATION
6. APPLY DENSE WEAVEAPPLY TO ALL OTHER POINTS
PROCESS
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TECTONICs
SINGLE UNIT
LOOSE WEAVETIGHT WEAVE
TECTONICs
LOOSE WEAVETIGHT WEAVE
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OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT STORE
During my co-op with Proscenium Architecture, I assisted in developing a proposal for the design of an outdoor equipment store.
The design maximizes retail area, but is also attentive to the public life of the street. Back-of-house functions are placed below grade to minimize disturbance to residents across from the service lane. Public programs like the spin class also activate the lane space. A sculpted green roof retains and channels rain water, and also addresses views down from the residential towers. A composite wood/concrete structure is proposed, along with corrugated metal as cladding, to materially relate the building to the historical warehouses of the area.
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OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT STORE
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COMPLETED: Jan-Apr 2015
FOR Co-op Term Project, Proscenium Architecture
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RETAIL
LEVEL 1 PLAN
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LEVEL 2 PLAN
sECTION A-A
RESIDENTIALLANE
RESIDENTIAL LANE
PUBLIC ROAD
PUBLIC ROAD
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PROFESSIONAL
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P1 PLAN
sECTION B-B
RESIDENTIALLANE
RESIDENTIAL LANE
PUBLIC ROAD
LEVEL 3 PLAN
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SEVA FOOD BANK
For much of my co-op term at Perkins + Will, I participated in their Social Responsibility Initiative project, transforming a warehouse into a community hub and food bank.
The scheme revolves around a central, sculpted box, clad with re-claimed wood, that houses the offices of the food bank staff. Surrounding the centre are spaces for gathering, including a community kitchen, meeting space, and a self-service food resource centre.
My involvement consisted of helping to develop 3D models, producing materials for client meetings and presentations, developing plans and sourcing equipment and building materials.
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SEVA FOOD BANK
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COMPLETED: Apr-Aug 2014
FOR Co-op Term Project, Perkins + Will Toronto
PLAN & INTERIOR VIEWS
DN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN - OPTION CSEVA FOOD BANK
2832 Slough St.Mississauga, ON
LONGITuDINAL ELEVATION
OVERALL FLOORPLAN
TEACHING KITCHENLEARNING CENTRE
OFFICES
WAITING AREA
MEETING / MULTIPURPOSE
FOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
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DN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN - OPTION CSEVA FOOD BANK
2832 Slough St.Mississauga, ON
FOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
ELEVATION AT RECEPTION AREA
VIEW AT RECEPTION
VIEW AT WAITING AREA
BACK-OF-HOUSE AND LOADING
LONG-TERM STORAGE
FREEZERPREP
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Telephone: 1-519-729-9360
Email: [email protected]
Blog (b-d studio): http://b-d-studio.tumblr.com/
MONA DAI
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