Meaghan Mckinley Design Portfolio June 2016

MEAGHAN MCKINLEYArchitecture and Design Portfolio

24 April 2016

To whom this may concern:

Meaghan McKinley was employed at my studio as an

architectural intern between January and April 2016 wherein

she participated in the conception and execution of a number

of diverse projects during her internship.

The projects in our office tend to have aggressive deadlines

whilst our designs exhibit a high level of complexity and

detail. In this context Meaghan revealed an impressive work

ethic of dedication and diligence to our studio. Her practical

experience is comprised of pre-design, conceptual design,

design development and working drawings phases, including

site reviews and documentation, formulating functional

diagrams, computer visualizations and preparation of

presentation drawings.

Meaghan participated in numerous residential, condominium

and office projects. She exhibited a high level of enthusiasm

for the craft and theory of architecture and in a team context

she was a distinct pleasure to work with. Delightful and

always dependable, Meaghan is an excellent intern and I

highly recommend her to any design firm.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.

Johnson Chou, BES, BArch, ARIDO, MRAIC, RCA

Principal

Johnson Chou Inc.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Honours Bachelors of Architectural Studies, University of Waterloo, Cambridge, ON, September 2014 - Present

Key Achievements:• AwardedPresidentsEntranceScholarshipforAcademicAchievement.• Completedfirstyearwithexcellentacademicstanding.• RelevantCourses:EnvironmentalBuildingDesign,BuildingConstruction,DesignStudio, PrincipalsofStructures.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma Ajax High School, Ajax, ON, September 2010 – June 2014

Key Achievements:• GraduatedonHonourRoll• OntarioScholar• ArtStudiesCertificate(sixormorecreditscompletedinartstudies)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Architectural Intern, Johnson Chou Inc, North York • Producedworkingdrawingstobeissuedfortenderandconstructionincludingplans;suchasLayout, Floor/WallFinish,FF&E,andRCP,aswellaselevations,sectionsanddetaildrawings. • DevelopedastrongknowledgeofsketchupandV-rayprogramsthroughextensivemodelingof largescaleprojectsinsketchupandrenderedinteriorandexteriorscenesinV-ray. • GainedComprehensiveskillwithAutoCADandextensiveknowledgeofXREFandfilesetupprocedures. • WorkedcloselywiththestaffandPrincipaltoproducedrawingsandrendersefficientlyandtoahigh degreeofqualityandaccuracy. Quality Control Management Assistant, Signature Precision Fabrication, Whitby, ON, May 2015 – September 2015

• PromotedtoQualityManagementAssistantpromptlyafterhiredforSummerStudentposition.• Adaptedskillswithcomputersandmachinestoself-teachCMMProgrammingandOperation.• FulfilledroleinQualityDepartmentwithsuccess.EstablishingnewOrganizationalsystemsto helpmaintainandenhancetheeffectivenessofthedepartment.• CollaboratedcloselywithManagementandotherdepartmentstoensurecompanysuccess.

Independent Artist (self-employed) September 2012 - present

• Acquiredstrongself-regulatoryskillstoensureexcellenttime-managementandworkethic.• Created4,4’x5’canvasacrylicpaintingscommissionedbyDurhamDistrictSchoolBoard,• Developedabilitytobenon-objectiveandaccuratelyself-critique.

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AWARDS

University of Waterloo President’s Entrance Scholarship $2000awardedforAcademicAchievement,UniversityofWaterloo,Cambridge,ON,June2014

Fredrick J. Parrot Memorial Award$500awardedforSchoolContribution,AjaxHighSchool,Ajax,ON,Nov2015

SKILLS:

DIGITALSKILLS:• AutoCAD,Rhino,Sketch-up,ArchiCAD,Maxwell,V-Ray• Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign• CAM,CNC,CMMProgrammingOperation• MicrosoftOfficeSuite

TRADITIONAL SKILLS:• HandDrafting,Sketching,Drawing• Painting

ATTRIBUTES:• ExcellentPublicspeakingandCommunicationSkills• Punctial,Professional• Leadershipskillsaswellastheabilitytoworkwell withinateamofotherprofessionals

[email protected]/647.448.8309MeaghanMckinleyDesign.com

MEAGHAN MCKINLEY

MyNameisMeaghanMckinley,Iamcurrentlyin my second year of studies at the Univeristy of Waterloo School of Architecture. Mypassions lie with any thing that allowsme topushmycreativeandintellectualboundries.Itis my hope to bring my love for art andarchitectureandakeendrivetoworkandhelpothers to any company I may have thepleasureofworkingfor.Iamexcitedabouttheprospectofworkingwithandlearningaboutafirmwithasuccessfulbackgroundandpassionfor creating meaningful architecture

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INFILL is a design for a multi dwelling infillproject in the heart of Galt,Ontario. Theobjective of the project was to create asuccessful infill, that couldmaintain andgrowfrom the neighborhood’s existing characterand community.The site is located directlyEastofTheGrandRiver inasmallbutvibrantcommunity on the corner of Walnut Street and Walnut Ln beisde the community legion. Thearea consists of primarily older residents orstudents.Usingthisasourtargetaudiencethedesign feature 10 seperate dwellings, eachwith a south facingwindow andprivate patiospace.

INFILLTheUniversityofWaterlooSchoolofArchitetcure,Year1

Collaboratedwith:JonathanSubendran,AlyssaTang,CindyCao

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FLOOR01

SECTION

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The small oasis is nestled into the hills and vegetationofthemountainandprovidesasuperiorviewofReykjavik’sspectacularlandscapeandcity.

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OASIS is a project that seeks to explore theexperiential context of architecture; to createsublime comfort in the physical and romanticexperiences of thermal significance, andsensual experience of space. The idea stemsfromthebasic springboint forcontemplatingcarbon neutral design; to create anenvironment that can be entirely supplied byrenewableengery.

OASISTheUniversityofWaterlooSchoolofArchitetcure,Year1

DoublePaneLow-EGlazingAluminumInsulatedWindowFrameLightweightConcreteWindowSill

Sill Plate

1/2”InsulationgFibreboardVapourBarrier

2x4”WoodenStuds,24”OC4inEnviroSprayinsulation1/2”Plywood

SheathingAirBarrierStoneSupportBoltTuffStone

Cladding

1/2”InsulatingFibreBoardVapourBarrier

2x4”Studs24”OC6”EnviroSpray Insulation

1/2”Plywood1”RigidInsulationTuffStoneCladding

1/2”InsulatingFibreBoardVapourBarrier

2x4”Studs24”OC6”EnviroSpray Insulation

1/2”Plywood1”RigidInsulationTuffStoneCladding

PolishedBasaltTiling4”PouredconcreteSlabonGrade2”Rigid

insulationVapourBarrier6”PeaGravelDisturbedSoil

DETAILSFLOORPLAN

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RE:CONSTRUCTION explored the reuse ofcranes tocreate sturdy,engagingplay spacesfor children, encouraging down cycling andemphasizingadaptationstoitsexistingmodularstructure. When construction equipmentreaches the end of its life cycle, it is typicallyremelted, although most time its structuralintegrityisnotcompromised--onlyoutdated.

RE:CONSTRUCTIONTheUniversityofWaterlooSchoolofArchitetcure,1B

Collaboratdwith:NatashaKlink

DETAILS

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As the St.Clair area continues to grown anddevelopeintolargerurbancentre,theresourcesthat the community relies onmust grow withthem. This means more community drivenspaces,suchaslibrariesandgreenspaces,areneededtomaintainathrivingcommunity.ThisprojectislocatedonthesouthsideofSt.ClairatGreensidesAve.Thecultureinthisareaiscolorfolandunique,andrightbetweenabigcitystreetandaquiteresidentialcommunity,alibraryinthisareamustapealtobothoftheseculturalpowers.

URBAN MICRO-INSTITUTION

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TheUniversityofWaterlooSchoolofArchitetcure,1B

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ST.CLAIRAVENUE

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ARLINGTO

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FLOORPLANS

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In recent years flexibility has become one ofthe most valuable assets to a home, and byeconomic means the most beneficial use ofthis flexibility is the addition of workspacesto current living conditions. The ability towork along side other professionals acrossgreatdistancehasbecomepossible and thusworking from home has become an idealaccommodation.ThemajorityofthepopulationofCambridge is employed in the labor force,insectorssuchas;salesandservice,business,trades,andmanufacturing.Thishousingprojectattempts to improve the livingconditionsandopportunities of these professionals and theirfamiliesaswellasaddresstheissuestheyfacein the current Post-fordist economic time .

COURTYARD COMMUNITY

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TheUniversityofWaterlooSchoolofArchitetcure,2A

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RETAIL

SHOPPER’SDRUGMART

DOMINIONLENDING

CAMBRIDGEMIIL, RESTRAUNT

FOODBASICS

RETAIL STORES

HOUSINGSHELTER

EARLYYEARSCENTRE

HOTELALTERNATIVE

TAEKWONDOSCHOOL

LAW OFFICE

BUSROUTES

BUSSTOPS

MOBILITY

COMMUNITY

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CO-OP TERM WORK

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JOHNSONCHOUINC.WORKTERM1

2DORCHESTERIworkedondrawingsfortheDesignDevelopmentandTenderPhasesofthisproject.Thisincludedworkingdrawingsforlayout,finishplans,ff&eplansandRCP’s,aswellascontructiondetailsforkitchens,serveries,andbathrooms.AdditionallyIworkedonbugettingandpreparingtheaqquisionoffurnitureandmaterials.

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1132BAYSTREETForThisprojectIwasinvolvedwiththeconstructionofanaccurate3DSketchupModelbasedonexitingdrawingsandimagesofthebuilding,andthesubsequentdesignchangesmadefortherennovation.Ipreparedthelightingandmaterialconditionsforrenderingandproducedfinalrenders.

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THETHRIFTSHOPForrennovationprojectIwasactivelyinvlovedinthedesignphase,workedona3drepresentationofthedesignsandsubsequentrendersproduced.additionally,Ipreparedpresentationdocumentsformeetingswiththeclient.

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ART WORKSPrivateCommisionsandEducationalWorks

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