Victor Poon Architecture Portfolio

victor poon portfolio

AWARDSUniversity of Waterloo’s Presidents ScholarshipUniversity of Toronto Schools Diploma, Honours DistinctionUniversity of Toronto Schools Helping Hands Award for 500 Community Service HoursDuke of Edinburgh’s Gold, Silver and Bronze Level Awards

WORK EXPERIENCEArchitectural Support SpecialistSeptember – December 2011Avenue Architecture-Produced CAD drawings on very tight schedules for clients in the foodservice and retail industries-Worked very closely with a small team of seven to produce entire sets of drawings in three weeks or less-Became involved with all parts of a project, from lay-ing out light fixtures to detailing exterior elevations.

Junior DesignerJanuary – April 2011Scotiabank Real Estate Department-Worked with a team of architects and designers to renovate 200 domestic Scotiabank branches-Created models of prototype branches in SketchUp and Photoshop

SKILLS & EXPERIENCEPersonal Skills-Self-motivated and quick learner-Excellent communication skills in individual and group settings-Strong ability to focus and set priorities

Technical and Digital Skills-Experienced with 2D drafting and 3D modeling industry-standard software (AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup)-Skilled in physical modeling (with experience work ing with cardboard, foamcore, plexiglass and wood)-Strong background in graphic design with experi ence working in industry-standard software (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)

EDUCATIONCandidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours Cooperative DegreeThe University of Toronto Schools (Class of 2009)

Marketing Assistant May – August 2010 Morrison Hershfield -Worked together with engineers and architects to cre ate and format dynamic presentations and proposals.-Designed page layouts and company-standard formats for each of the engineering departments.

EXTRA CURRICULARSYearbook Editor 2007-2009University of Toronto Schools-Co-managed a staff of 45 and coordinated the teams of photographers, journalists, writers and graphic designers in their efforts.-Ran seminars and workshops designed to help teams focus on the themes of their projects.-Extensive experience in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

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QUALIFICATIONS

p.4-5 Avenue Architecture. (Work Term)

p.6-7 Scotiabank Real Estate Department. (Work Term)

p.8-10 A Zoo for Diving Birds. (School Project)

p.11 Terminus Event Pavilion. (Competition)

p.12 Eco House Project. (Competition)

p.13 Desert Oasis. (School Project)

p.14 Cambridge Hotel Project. (School Project)

p.15-17 Personal Works. (Sketches, Photography, Portraiture)

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AVENUE ARCHITECTURE

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CLIENT: HARVEYSAvenue Architecture was retained by Harvey’s Canada to renovate an existing branch into a corporate training centre. The project was to be a more upscale offering by the Harvey’s brand as part of a long-term image rebranding. We worked with a design firm, Scalena & As-sociates and prepared all the tender and construction drawings. I got to play a large role in this project - from its inception I compared base building / engineering drawings with site visit photos to correct our base CAD drawings of the restaurant. I prepared exterior elevations, interior elevations, sections as well as plans and worked closely-with one of our senior architects to create the final drawings.

Render by Scalena & Associates

TOP: Scalena & Associates developed the initial design concept. We worked closely as a team with Scalena, CARA staff as well as other subconsultants.

LEFT: Exterior Elevations of the restaurant. The existing drawings were over thirty years old and did not document all the renovations the building had gone through. It was my responsibility to ensure that these changes were drawn appropriately.

RIGHT: Floor Plan of the restaurant. I helped combine the existing drawing, site visit measurements as well as standard Harvey’s equipment the floor plan which the rest of the team would work off of. FAR RIGHT: Reflected Ceiling Plan of the restaurant. I worked closely with Scalena & Associates to accurately draw out the intended lighting scheme.

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AVENUE ARCHITECTURECLIENT: TIM HORTONSAvenue Architecture was retained by Tim Horton’s to create a new line of prototype ‘Urban Cafe’ restaurants to be located in downtown locations in select cities across Canada.

We were tasked with creating floor plans, equipment plans, sections, elevations and construction details where needed. I had an opportunity to help out at all stages of a project (Tim Hortons was a long-term client). In this particular project, I tagged the drawing and helped coordinate the notes with a senior architect. I also helped dimension the drawing and ensure that all requirements of the Ontario Building Code were met.

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ELGIN MILLS BRANCH EXPANSIONScotiabank’s Real Estate department approved a business plan to expand into an adjacent lot in a busy mall. Although the branch’s footprint would only increase slightly, it would be able to expand its signage by almost three times. Furthermore, the branch would have a corner presence at one of the busiest intersections of the mall.

Working with one of the resident domestic branch designers, I helped visualize many concepts and proposals to be presented to both landlords, internal commitees as well as other stakehold-ers. I used SketchUp to create models which were used in the design development process as well as in final renders.

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Concept sketch by Barbara Szewczyk

SketchUp models used in design process

View of facade from central mall corridor

Proposed new branch layout

SCOTIABANK

RECEPTION DESK44 KING ST. RENOVATIONScotiabank’s International Banking offices at 44 King Street required a custom built reception desk as part of their reception area reonvation. The site was relatively tight on space, considering room for another receptionist needed to be taken into consideration.

Using SketchUp as both a design tool and pres-entation device, the desk has been approved for construction.

OFFICE RELOCATION800 YATES ST.Scotiabank Private Client Group’s Victoria office needed to expand into a larger office space. 800 Yates Street was considered as a candidate for the new office.

My role was to create a suitable floorplan with the help of my supervisor as well as several project managers.

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A ZOO FOR DIVING BIRDS

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SSEF (Steel Structures Education Foundation) Competition Entry The Terminus Event Pavilion sits on the edge of a pier on Downtown Toronto and takes its design cue from the tall ships which pass by every summer. The event space is divided into two - an upper deck used for holding large gatherings as well as a lower deck which is designed to be a restaurant. These dining spaces are seperated by exaggerated hull sections, which are influenced by commercial vessel hull components.

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Perspective of dining spaces

Central corridor leading to dining spaces

Massing concept of pavilion

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(Project done with a partner) The ‘Home Sweet Home’ competition called for the design of a house with a strong emphasis on sustainability and carbon neutral design. Our design process focused on minimizing energy costs by maximizing daylighting and minimizing heating / cooling costs. Daylighting studies were done to check how effective our shading devices were and how their performance could be improved.

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COMPETITION PANELS - ECO HOUSE PROJECT

NEGEV DESERT OASIS

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Negev Desert Region

Be’er Sheva (the “Capital of the Negev”)Co-ordinates for the city: 31°14 N, 34°47 E used for solar geometry purposes

Located in the hot-humid southern Negev Desert of Israel, the Negev Desert Oasis offers both shelter and rejuvenation to weary travellers and offers a resting point for the desert caravans which cross the area. The Negev Desert is one of five regions in Israel which is adept at pro-ducing quality grapes used for the thriving wine industry. The Negev Desert Oasis seeks to integrate this indigenous ‘building material’ as the primary mechanism for providing the oasis with shade.

Be’er Sheva is subject to two main seasons - a hot-humid summer season with little precipitation and a relatively cold winter season with lots of rain. During the summer months, days are hot and dry (25-32 C, 30% humidity) while nights are cool and moist (10-17 C, 100% humidity). The microclimate is perfect for grape cultivation - Israeli wine has now become one of the most sought after in the world, in no part due to the unique sugar content of the grapes produced in this region.

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The Negev Desert Oasis Pavilion is constructed of reinforced concrete. Metal wires span across three of the four openings; the walls will be ‘grown’ in as the grape vines mature and embed the structure into the landscape. The board-form concrete is unfinished, as is the metal wires.

As the wind passes around and through the building, visitors will feel a gentle breeze as well as be calmed by the gentle sound of leaves rustling against each other. It will take two to five years for the building to fully mature, but once it does travellers seeking refuge in the hot summer months will be treated to a cool, natural shelter which also provides them with some refreshing fruit!

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The Pavilion is oriented on a N-S axis, with the entrance facing north and the facade with the trellis facing south. The trellis is projected far enough to cover the window opening during the summer months (until late September) while allowing sunlight in during the cooler months of the year. Furthermore, as grape vines prefer shade for parts of the day, the trellis provides additional shade to the vines growing on the south facade. Vines growing on the East and West faces recieve less sunlight: they recieve sun-light on the morning or the afternoon.

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COMPETITION PANELS - DESERT OASIS

Situated on the corner of a city street and pedestrian walkway, this hotel acknowledges the presence of both and emphasizes the unique corner condition which arises. The restaurant, bar and gym can be accessed by the public, while private hotel spaces such as the garden are enclosed in the back of the building.

The pattern of the plated copper facade pays homage to the stone buildings which it faces, while also maintaining a sleek, modern image. The deep, cut-out windows of the hotel are inspired by the similar window conditions in the stone buildings.

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Restaurant Reading room Cafe Views from suites

CAMBRIDGEHOTEL DESIGN PROJECT

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PERSONAL SKETCHES

Waterloo School of Architecture Library Waterloo School of Architecture Main Lecture Hall McMaster University Student Centre Atrium

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PHOTOGRAPY

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PORTRAITURE

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