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KNOWLEDGE TOWERS

Academic | Residential | 2022

Knowledge Towers is a building based on integrating newer residents into the community of Cambridge. Knowledge Towers houses new immigrants, immigrant and growing families, and students. These demographics were chosen because they are all groups of people who may be new to Cambridge and require the support of their community to get on their feet. Residents create connections to their social world by interacting in common spaces that promote learning and growth such as the knowledge commons and community gardens. Knowledge Towers interacts with the ecology on site and utilises passive and active strategies to connect residents with their ecological milieus. Residents have large living spaces within their units which they have full creative agency over. Overall, Knowledge Towers aims to create deeply affordable housing while fostering a community with meaningful connections.

MIDRIB

Academic | infrastructure| 2022

Located on the Sherman Falls Hiking Trail in Hamilton, Ontario, this bridge provides hikers with a space for pause and relaxation with a view of the falls. Made primarily out of wood, this bridge is meant to mirror the veins of a leaf through structural and aesthetic elements. The main structural members are in inspired by the midrib of a leaf and the smaller joints are meant to act as veins spanning from the “midribs”.

oASIS

Academic | Residential | Done in Collaboration with Aatiqah Sarfraz | 2022

Located in near downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, the Oasis provides a sanctuary for two working individuals in a highly urbanized environment. The Oasis is a fully off grid project, implementing both active and passive strategies to maintain a sustainable approach and reach net zero carbon emissions. The Oasis has multiple connections between exterior and interior spaces to create meaningful relationships to the environment. Both bedrooms have access to the shared courtyard, which also has to be crossed in order to access the main entrance. Additionally, the shared office space on the second floor also has access to the green roof. The tree in the courtyard is native to the site and was preserved in order to maintain a relationship to existing ecology.

MIDDLE CREEK BRIDGE

Academic | infrastructure | Done in Collaboration with Alisha Ali | 2022

Made as competition entry for the CISC Architecture Student Design competition with a fellow student. This bridge is meant to replace the Middle Road Bridge in Mississauga, Ontario, located on Etobicoke Creek. The purpose of this design entry is to highlight the usage of steel structurally. The bridge is supported by two arches with steel tension cables. Additionally, the bridge is held up with steel supports below and the deck is supported by a series of steel trusses.

NEW FOUNDRY LIBRARY

Academic | Public Library | 2022

Located near what once was the Toronto Foundry, this library also doubles as community greenhouse. Split down the middle, both halves of the building provide a visual contrast between the two programs. The library is in the brick half, while the greenhouse is encased in structural steel and glass. In addition to the exterior entrance, the greenhouse is also accessible from inside the library, promoting interaction between the two. The shape of the building is inspired by the existing foundry buildings on site.

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HOME iS WHERE tHE HEARTH iS

Academic | Mixed Use | 2022

This project is located in Cambridge, Ontario in downtown Galt. This area has a large student population looking for both housing and community among their peers. The purpose of this building is to provide a communal kitchen for the surrounding community while also providing living spaces for two students. While not containing a literal fireplace, the community kitchen takes inspiration from the hearth, a symbol of togetherness and warmth. Combined with a communal dining area, it is meant to serve as a space for gathering.