JIAXIN (CECYLIA) YAN

2014

CURRICULUM VITAEJIAXIN (CECYLIA) YAN

j53yan@uwater loo .ca(226) 201-1573

SKILLS SUMMARY

EDUCATION

Campus Address: 37 Wellington Street SCambridge, ON N1R 8N4

Permanent Address: 3270 Matapan CrescentVancouver, BC V5M 4B1

“You’ve got to bumble forward into the unknown.”- Frank Gehry

Personal− Able to learn and adapt quickly− Efficient time management− Strong organizational capabilities− Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines − Highly result-oriented− Effective in working independently and collaboratively in a team

University of Waterloo, School of ArchitectureHonours, Bachelor of Architectural Studies09.2011 - PresentExpected Graduation: 08.2016

Languages− English− Mandarin (Intermediate)

Technical− Photoshop− Illustrator− Indesign− Microsoft Office− V-Ray for Rhino & Sketchup− Google Sketchup Pro− Rhinoceros 3D− AutoCAD− Revit

WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES

WZMH ArchitectsJunior Design AssistantToronto, Canada

PURE Architecture LLC.Intern DesignerShanghai, China

China Acupuncture Clinic ReceptionistVancouver, BC, Canada

City of SurreySpecial Events VolunteerSurrey, BC, Canada

− Worked effectively in two project teams consisting of personnel of varying positions− Obtained city approval for a Site Plan Application and Building Permit through coordination with consultants and reconciliation of design development and structure− Worked as a communicator with external parties, especially the developer − Developed high-rise residential floor plans, underground plans, building and site sections, and circulation diagrams for the Chinese design competition

− Produced drawings for the publication of the Chonqing Greenland Clubhouse, which was requested to be featured on design magazines and websites internationally− Worked closely with co-workers and principals on 5 different projects− Engaged in various stages of projects: preliminary research, concept design, proposals and presentations, construction documents, and publication− Interacted with various personnel, including suppliers, consultants, and collaborating architects

− Coordinated patient flow in and out of the clinic− Managed schedules, patient files, and payments− Interacted with a variety of people both in person and through telephone, arranging appointments, answering inquiries, and making small talk

− 2013 MUJI Competition− Creative works - 3D artwork, painting, drawing− Travelling − Tennis

− Organized tent activities and managed participants in numerous city events− Facilitated communication between performers and event coordinators − Gathered public opinion on events through oral surveys

09.2013 - 12.2013

01.2013 - 04.2013

07.2012 - 08.2012

01.2010 - 06.2011

10.2013

Languages− English− Mandarin (Intermediate)

11. December, 2013. Regarding: Cecylia Yan To whom it may concern, Cecylia has completed her work term period here at WZMH. During this time, she has worked largely under my supervision. She has worked on two significant assignments. The first being a design competition in China, the second is an on-going multi-building development in Yorkville, Toronto. This second project is significant since the component buildings are currently at different stages of development – ranging from preliminary design to active construction. As a result Cecylia has been exposed to the full range of activity expected of an architectural project team. She has been actively involved in Site Plan Application submissions, has participated in the Building Permit application for a 40 storey tower, and has been involved in the design development and coordination that both these aspects require. Her work has been very good. Cecylia has shown strong organizational and drafting skills, and has dealt with tight deadline conditions. She has also been exposed to complex mechanical and structural coordination issues – many of which are part of a renovation component of the project. The team wishes Cecylia the best, and we would recommend her for any future architectural projects. Regards.

T. Schloessin Associate Principal

11. December, 2013. Regarding: Cecylia Yan To whom it may concern, Cecylia has completed her work term period here at WZMH. During this time, she has worked largely under my supervision. She has worked on two significant assignments. The first being a design competition in China, the second is an on-going multi-building development in Yorkville, Toronto. This second project is significant since the component buildings are currently at different stages of development – ranging from preliminary design to active construction. As a result Cecylia has been exposed to the full range of activity expected of an architectural project team. She has been actively involved in Site Plan Application submissions, has participated in the Building Permit application for a 40 storey tower, and has been involved in the design development and coordination that both these aspects require. Her work has been very good. Cecylia has shown strong organizational and drafting skills, and has dealt with tight deadline conditions. She has also been exposed to complex mechanical and structural coordination issues – many of which are part of a renovation component of the project. The team wishes Cecylia the best, and we would recommend her for any future architectural projects. Regards.

T. Schloessin Associate Principal

CONTENTSSCHOOL WORKS

OFFICE WORK

PERSONAL WORKS

Cambridge Rowing Club 3

MUJI Competition

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WZMH Architects 21

Ensemble Residences 7

Artwork

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House for a Collector 11

PURE Architecture LLC. 23

SSEF: False Bridge 15

Yunnan Tuodong Sports CentreYorkville Plaza

Chongqing Greenland ClubhouseJinshan Elderly Community

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SCHOOL WORKS

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NEW CAMBRIDGE ROWING CLUB

Man and nature are two dominant, opposing forces present on the site of the Cambridge Rowing Club.

In response to the site conditions, the proposed re-design of the rowing club conceives the building as a transitional path between the urban city and nature, and celebrates the act of rowing as a vessel of this experience.

The key component to the design is the north-south path that penetrates through both ends of the building, enhancing the transitional experience through a materiality shift and sight lines.

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO

2B DESIGN STUDIOJULY 2013ANNE BORDELEAU

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1 Loading/wash-down deck2 Boat repair bay3 Rowing club storage4 Membership office5 Public locker rooms6 Public training room7 Rowers’ training room8 Cafe9 Coach’s office10 Rowers’ locker rooms11 Rowers’ llounge

CITY

CITYRIVER

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GROUND FLOOR PLANSITE PLAN

MEZZANINE PLAN

ROOF PLAN

MASSING CONCEPT

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WEST ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

SECTION A-A

SECTION B-B

VIEW OF NORTHVIEW OF SOUTH6

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ENSEMBLE RESIDENCES

Ensemble aims to build relationships between its inhabitants and the larger community.

In the rapidly changing society today, two single parent families and seniors are highly susceptible to negative impact. However, their differing troubles reveal the possibility of collaboration to achieve mutual emotional and physical support.

The building design reflects this notion of unity through its circular form, circulation, and program. Residential floor common areas encourage cross-mixing of residents, while the ground floor public program facilitates social interaction with the rest of the Cambridge community.

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO

2A DESIGN STUDIODECEMBER 2012ADRIAN BLACKWELL

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SITE PLAN SECTION A-A

VIEW OF SOUTH

SECTION B-B

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1 Daycare2 Cafe/store3 Gym & laundry4 Outdoor activity area

5 Living Units6 Dining area7 Kitchen8 Communal game area

9 Communal arts & crafts area

10 Communal library/ reading area

Elevator

FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SECTION A-A

VIEW OF SOUTH

UNIT AXONOMETRIC

UNIT CONFIGURATION A

UNIT CONFIGURATION B

SECTION B-B

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HOUSE FOR AN ARTIST

This residential house is designed as a permanent living and working space for an ink-wash bamboo painter and collector.

The design embraces two concepts:connection of the interior with the exterior and functionality - the house itself promoting inspiration in the artist.

Materiality, form, and program establish axes which in turn direct circulation, creating spatial experiences that reflect the design concepts.

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO

1A DESIGN STUDIODECEMBER 2011VICTORIA BELTRANO & TRACEY WINTON

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UPPER FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

EAST ELEVATION

SECTION A-A

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WEST ELEVATION VIEW 1

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SSEF: FALSE BRIDGE

VANCOUVER, BC

COMPETITIONAPRIL 2012IN COLLABORATION WITH CELIA HE

False Bridge is a pavillion built as a scenic lookout area; a public resting space for one to enjoy the beautiful skyline of Vancouver’s Fraser Valley and river.

Following the 2012 SSEF (Steel Structures Education Foundation) competition theme, recycling, the pavillion proposes a second life for the Pattullo Bridge - a structure slated to be demolished in the near future. It reuses the entirety of the Pattullo bridge, from the site to the steel connections.

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PLAN SOUTH ELEVATION

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EAST ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

PATTULLO BRIDGE

PATTULLO BRIDGE - STEEL DETAIL DETAIL 1 DETAIL 2

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OFFICE WORK

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VEHICULAR CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL PLAN HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL PLAN

SITE SECTION SITE SECTION

P2 PARKING & LOADING PLAN

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ARCHITECTS

TORONTO, CANADA

JUNIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT2B WORK TERMSEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2013

I composed a building permit and SPA drawing set; the detail elevations I drew for the SPA submission are shown on the right. I was also involved in marketing plans, design development and structural reconciliation.

My major responsibilities included the layout of high-rise residential plans, below grade plans, and the CAD files for laser cutting the physical model. I also drew site and building sections and circulation diagrams, and translated chinese documents.

During my internship I was actively involved as a member of two project teams: Yorkville Plaza - a mixed use high-rise complex located in Toronto, Canada, in its design development and working drawing stages.Yunnan Tuodong Development - concept and design proposal for a large-scale competition in Kunming, China. RIGHT: YORKVILLE PLAZA

LEFT: YUNNAN TUODONG DEVELOPMENT

DETAIL ELEVATION

DETAIL ELEVATION

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FORM CONCEPTION

ENVELOPE SYSTEM NARRATIVE EXPERIENCE

(PHOTOS BY SHU HE PHOTOGRAPHY)

PROGRAM NORTH-SOUTH SECTION

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ARCHITECTURE

SHANGHAI, CHINA

INTERN DESIGNER2A WORK TERMJANUARY - APRIL 2013

As an intern designer I participated in a variety of projects in various stages, working in both team and individual settings. A sample of the work from two projects I contributed to are shown here.

In this collaborative project with american firm HGA Architects & Engineers, I made the preliminary site model, assisted with the initial research, and developed diagrams for the project presentation boards.

I designed and developed a set of drawings and diagrams for the publication of this project on chinese and international architecture magazines and popular architecture websites such as Dezeen and ArchDaily.

RIGHT: J INSHAN ELDERLY COMMUNITY

LEFT: CHONGQING GREENLAND CLUBHOUSEELEVATION ANALYSIS

FARMLAND MAP

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PERSONAL WORKS

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This table was designed for the 2013 MUJI Competition. It is founded on the concept of bridging traditional lifestyles associated with group oriented values with the individualistic habits of our modern times.The design allows the coffee table to transform into a dining table seating up to 6 people, accommodating the social activites of both families and individuals.

RIGHT: THE ‘ONE’ TABLE

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.