TONY SHIPORTFOLIOARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

- SUN TZUCAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT I WOULD DO IF I COULD DO ALL I CAN?

>render: House of Blue Leaves Kill Bill: Volume 1

I AM NOT AN ARCHITECT.What I am is a second year student currently attending University of Waterloo’s School of Architecture with the aspiration of one day becoming an architect (hopefully a good one too).

And this is what I’ve come up with so far.

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Curriculum VitaeTony Shi

gxshi@uwaterloo.ca519-722-7989

464 Cariboo Crescent Coquitlam, BC, Canada

V3C 4X7EducationDr. Charles Best Secondary SchoolClass of 2010

Editor in chief of The ECHO, the school’s monthly newspaper.Treasurer of the student government, serving on the senior executive council.Captain of the Senior Boys Rugby Team.

University of Waterloo School of ArchitectureClass of 2015:Currently in 2A term

Courses include Design Studio, Iconography, Visual Communication, Building Construction, Environmental Design, Structures, and Acoustics and Lighting.Participated in nationwide and international competitions such as the Steel Structures Educational Fund Architecture Competition and Shelter International Competition.

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Honor Roll: 2006-2010.Placed Top 5 in Academic Standings at Dr. Charles Secondary. Senor Boys Rugby 2009 Fraser Valley Champions.

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University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship 2010.SSEF Architecture Competition 2010: 2nd place nationwide (Award of Merit).

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Work Experience

Volunteer Experience

City of Coquitlam June 2009 – August 2009Summer Program Counselor/ Instructor

Technical Skills

Best Buy CanadaOctober 2009 – January 2010Car-fi Specialist

Culex EnvironmentalMay 2010 – August 2010 Field Technician

Mexican Medical Ministries VolunteerMay 2009 – August 2009

San Lucas Mission VolunteerJuly 2011 – August 2011

Rhino NURBS modelingV-Ray for RhinoAutoCADAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PageMaker, Lightroom Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPointMicrosoft Windows and Macintosh OSHand Drafting and RenderingPhysical ModelingTrained and proficient in laser cuttingDedicated and eager to learn any program required.

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Worked with locals and volunteers to better living conditions in rural Mexico.Managed and operated a variety of construction projects such as roofing, painting, and dry walling.Participated in the water sanitation project that helped bring running water to rural homes.

Worked with the city of Coquitlam to plan and organize physical activities for kids that took part in the city sponsored summer program.Managing and stocking store inventory.Providing customer service and offering background information on all products.Booking and managing car-fi installation with the Geek Squad.

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Worked with lab technicians and Culex biologists to locate West Nile Virus in Vancouver.Employed by local municipalities to provide larvicidal treatments.

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Worked on a variety of projects such as cementing, reforestation, and rebar making.Sponsored a child under the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging program.

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Hobbies and InterestsPhotography: specializing in street and architectural photography.Journalism: strong background in writing editorials and satirical pieces.Jazz: studied alto saxophone for seven years with a background in jazz and bebop.Traveling: traveled throughout Thailand, Japan, China, and Mexico. Lived in Central America for 6 weeks in 2011.

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CANADIAN CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURE (CCA) ARCHIVE

THE FIREFLY PAVILION

BRISBANE RURAL REST STOP

TAYLOR LAKE HOUSE

HOUSE OF CRASHING WAVES

PHOTOGRAPHY

FREIBURG MINSTER MODEL

CANADIAN CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURE (CCA) ARCHIVE

CANADIAN CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURE (CCA) ARCHIVE

1B DESIGN STUDIO (ARCH 193) FINAL PROJECT - CONSULTING PROFESSOR: Maya Przybylski

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> top right: site plan.> middle right: elevation with neighboring buildings.> bottom left: floor plans (moving left to right) from ground floor to top floor.> bottom right: building program red = public gallery space white = semi-private library space blue = private storage space

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Besides it’s staggering collection of architectural volumes, this downtown Toronto outpost for the Canadian Centre for Architecture is meant to be a future main attraction on the busy King Street area.

> left: analytical renders outlining the various sightlines achieved from the gallery space.> above left: section through longitude> above right: section through gallery stairs.

> below: second floor gallery.> bottom: view from second floor gallery stairs.

THE FIREFLY PAVILION 1B BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (ARCH 173) + VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (ARCH 113) FINAL PROJECT - CONSULTING PROFESSOR: Terri Boake + Mark Cichy

In collaboration with: Katherine Holbrook-Smith

Winner of the Steel Structures Educational Fund’s Architectural Competition Award of Merit (placing 2nd in Canada).

1B BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (ARCH 173) + VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (ARCH 113) FINAL PROJECT - CONSULTING PROFESSOR: Terri Boake + Mark CichyAn urban venue located on the Waterfront area of Vancouver, British Columbia, the Firefly Pavilion is designed to be in harmony with its metropolitan environment. Not only does the pavilion house a night market that caters to small local businesses, but also acts as a playhouse for up and coming artists, musicians, or other street performers to showcase their talent. The life and energy generated by the venue is an addition to the already exceptionally colorful district of downtown Vancouver.

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Canada Pl.

W. Cordova St.

Thurlow St.

> top: site plan> left: the Firefly Pavilion within the context of downtown Vancouver

> left: exterior and interior views of the pavilion.> above: axonometric drawing of the pavilion featuring its steel structure and foundations.> below: front elevation (left) and wall section (right) of the pavilion.

The design of the structure of the venue is primarily inspired by the exoskeleton of a firefly. The form of the pavilion is a translation of the sleek and slender body of the insect while the beams and connecting joints in the overhead canopy mimics the procuticles composing of the beetle’s abdomen.

> exploded perspective of canopy clasp

> above: exterior perspective of the pavilion without canopy.

> exploded perspective of center pin connection

> exploded perspective of end pin connection

> above: exterior perspective of the pavilion without canopy.

BRISBANE RURAL REST STOP 1B INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (ARCH 125) FINAL PROJECT - CONSULTING PROFESSOR: Terri Boake

> exploded perspective drawing > exploded perspective rendered

1B INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (ARCH 125) FINAL PROJECT - CONSULTING PROFESSOR: Terri Boake The Brisbane Rural Rest Stop, located in rural Brisbane, is an outpost for hikers and travelers to take shelter from the hot and humid climate of eastern Australia. With its vernacular design based upon indigenous Australian housing, the open plan draws inspiration from traditional breezeways and sleep-outs of the Australian outback.

Its simple construction and use of prefabricated wood truss systems allows it to be easily produced, assembled, and replicated in many areas that have similar humid subtropical climate. Built from 100% completely renewable materials, it’s use of heavy timber means that it will cool quickly under the sun while also prevailing against the strong winds that may sometimes occur in this type of climate.

> exploded perspective rendered > exterior perspective

TAYLOR LAKE HOUSE1A DESIGN STUDIO (ARCH 192) FINAL PROJECT - CONSULTING PROFESSOR: Rick Andrighetti

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>top: site plan. >top right: exterior perspective.>bottom right: sectional perspective outlining the linear circulation of the floor plan.

1A DESIGN STUDIO (ARCH 192) FINAL PROJECT - CONSULTING PROFESSOR: Rick AndrighettiA residence designed for a writer, the house is located on the still waters of Taylor Lake in North Dumfries, Ontario. Maintaining a deep connection with its natural surroundings, the inhabitant will be safe to record their thoughts inside this true writer’s haven.

>top left: studio space on the second floor.>bottom: bedroom on the first floor.>left: section illustrating the arrangement of the two rooms.

The studio and the bedroom, the two most private parts of the residence is placed at the very end of the house to create a sense of intimacy.

The bedroom has west and south facing windows, ensuring that it receives plenty of natural light while the studio also gets an abundance of diffused light from its north facing windows.

HOUSE OF CRASHING WAVESINDEPENDENT PROJECT: ENTRY FOR THE SHELTER INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION

In collaboration with: Katherine Holbrook-Smith

>above: exterior render.

INDEPENDENT PROJECT: ENTRY FOR THE SHELTER INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITIONWith its back resting against the cliffs of the Australian coastline, the House of Crashing Waves is a residence with a simple living scheme that exposes the inhabitants to the toughness and richness of nature so that man can once again experience the thrill of living in the wild.

>left: interior shots of the house and analysis of the use of nature lighting.

The recreational room is located on the very east side of the house. Not too affected by the afternoon light, the area still enjoys plenty of natural light from the south side.

The bedroom is located on the very west side of the house as it will not be affected heavily by the rising sun in the morning. It will however, recieve plenty of light in the afternoon. The resident can use that oppurtunity to pursue many activities on the outdoor patio beside it.

A panoramic south view allows the inhabitants to truly feel the richness and might of the open sea while remaining safe under the protection of the enclosed walls.

>top: first floor deck and staircase. The enclosed staircase acts as a contrast as occupants move from one open space to another.

>left: analytical diagram outlining the spatial functions.

In the left diagram, the color blue is used to rep-resent outdoor space while the color red is used to represent indoor space.

The second diagram shows that the entire area of the house can be viewed also as entirely outdoor space due to the abundant use of glass. The glass acts as a protection against the wind and tide but also connects occupants with the wilderness, giving them the experience of living, cooking, eating, and sleeping out in the open.

FREIBURG MINSTER MODEL2A CULTURAL HISTORY (ARCH 192) PROJECT - CONSULTING PROFESSOR: Tammy Gaber

In collaboration with: Andrew Cole, Charles Ye, Jack Lipson, Justin Lai, Liwei Wang

>top: the team (left to right) - Jack Lipson, Tony Shi, Andrew Cole, Charles Ye, Liwei Wang, Justin Lai.

>left: scale model of the Freiburg Minster at 1:100.

2A CULTURAL HISTORY (ARCH 192) PROJECT - CONSULTING PROFESSOR: Tammy GaberA reconstruction of the Freiburg Minster in Germany as part of the curriculum for Cultural History 3: the Foundation of Europe, the model serves as a detailed understanding of the construction, structure, acoustics, and lighting of Christian architecture in Europe.

PHOTOGRAPHYarchitecture aside:

architecture aside:

An avid photographer with a particular interest in capturing the most honest of expressions, below is a collection of my work over the period of 2010-2011. Subjects vary from the Burberry store on Fifth Avenue in New York City, to the blue waters of Vancouver, and finally to the street corners in rural Guatemala.

TONY SHIgxshi@uwaterloo.ca519-722-7989