2b portfolio-in progress

architectural portfoliocurtis jaron lai

table of contents| architectonics | housing unit | barnes house model | prefabrication housing project | ssef design competition | oasis project | housing complex | ecohouse | work term |

KPMB Architects Toronto, ONArchitectural Intern January - April 2010

T.S. Chu Architects Ltd. Kowloon, Hong KongArchitectural Intern July - August 2008

Church Intern Toronto, ONIntern June - August 2007 World-link Communications Inc. Markham, ONOffice Intern June - August 2006

Experience in an architectural environmentCommitted work ethic; ability to work independently as well as in a team environmentExcellent physical modelling, rendering, and drafting skillsTechnical proficiency in: AutoCAD Google Sketchup Form-Z Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Microsoft Office Suite Mac and Windows operating systems

University of Waterloo, School of Architecture, Waterloo, ONCandidate for Bachelor of Architecture, Honours, Cooperative Program Sep 2008-Present

University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ONOntario Secondary School Diploma, Honour Roll Graduate June 2008

Playing in a band (Guitar, Bass, Cello)Composing musicVolleyball, Basketball, Soccer

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References Ms. Annette ChuArchitectural DesignerT.S.Chu Architects Ltd.Annette@chu-design.com

Curtis Jaron Lai

19 Gemini Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON, L4S 2K6curtisjaronlai@gmail.com

(C): 226-339-2207(H): 905-770-2207

Mrs. Peggy ChiuOwner, Senior ArchitectPeggy Chiu Architectpeggy@peggychiuarchitect.ca

1a studioarchitectonics

This particular structure aims to create a place of repose using the most basic of architectural elements while maintaing a sense of fluidity in its circulation.

This particular structure aims to create a place of repose using the most basic of architectural elements while maintaing a sense of fluidity in its circulation. physical modelling, google sketchup, adobe photoshop

1a studiohousing for gallery owner

This particular home, designed with row-housing restrictions, caters to a gallery owners need to meet with clientele in a well lit work and exhibit environment. The upper floor of this home provides for that need, while the lower acts as a loft living space.

physical modelling, hand drafting, google sketchup, adobe photoshop, autoCAD

1b studioBarnes House Case Study Model, Group Project

physical modelling

1b studioprefab housing group project

This project takes a prefabrication design concept, and develops it to a point of feasible construction.Our group’s particular design was based on a series of capsules, each of which held one important component of a house’s amenities.

physical modelling, hand drafting

SSEF Design Competitiongroup submission with dorothy leung

As the rate of development in the 21st Century rapidly accelerates, much of the Earth’s environment is given little more than apathetic response. Altura is an attempt to breach the impassivity of the general populous providing a 21st Century experience within the natural beauty of Earth’s landscapes.

In this particular location on the cliffs of Moher, Ireland, Altura provides an exciting opportunity to experience the landscape in full, while allowing visitors to also use the structure as a means of “heightening” their embrace of the surrounding views.

Though Altura’s purpose is two-fold and radically opposite, it provides visitors with the potential to wholly experience the landscape’s natural dimension.

ALTURA

formZ rendering, adobe photoshop, adobe indesign

Steel tension cables bolted to connection plates (prefab welded into column)

Tubular steel support beam prefab welded into column

Tubular steel column with prefab welded connection plate bolted into angled concrete footing (anchored into cliff side)

Steel tension cables passed through steel cover plate, into anchorage unit (cover plate is bolted through steel angles)Unit is anchorbolted into concrete footing, reinforced with steel rebars

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1b environmental designoasis project

This structure is intended to act as an oasis for a traveller in a hot arid climatic region.

This structure is intended to act as an oasis for a traveller in a hot arid climatic region. formZ rendering, google sketchup, hand drafting, adobe photoshop

1b studiohousing complex

This project tries to provide a housing complex that engages the surrounding landscape while providing a communal experience for its inhabitants.

hand drafting, google sketchup, adobe photoshop

1b studiohousing complex

1b enviroeco-house

This ecohouse project requires the design of a housing unit designed to LEED Platinum standards.

autoCAD, adobe Illustrator, adobe photoshop, FormZ, maxwell render

2a work termKPMB Architects, Toronto, ON

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autoCAD, adobe illustrator, adobe photoshop, physical modelling, t-shirt design

2a work termKPMB Architects, Toronto, ON

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